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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
CAUCUS CHAIRMAN.
enator Harris Resignation Not tn
Result of Any Friction.

'enator Harris Resignation Not the
Result of ANY Friction.
WASHINGTON, March 10-A caucus OF
publican senator's will be held tomorrow
receive and act upon the report Of the
'ommlttee on organization. The demo-
'shc committee will then arrange the
Pllorlty representation. In this connection
.nator Gorman took occasion to deny the
Ihleo report that Senator Harris resigna-
vn from the chairmanship Of the caucus
Eu due to any difference Of belief
X Ihe tariff. I'm the absence of Sena or
Eck' said Senator German, ''it became
FfssesSary TO select a chairman pro tenn,
I-l Mr., Harris was chosen. He resigned
purely personal reasons. Bv unanimous
lsent he remained in the office until the
svl9g OF the caucus, and then, as he re-
1.eu MS request TO be relieved, | was
Tcveu' '.s There was no feeling about the
sa.er, and shall only hold the place until
Fenator Beck returns.H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
MASSACRE IN HAYTI.
c1rrME's BLACK DEMONS MAD
DENIED BY A VICTORY.

s,,Iass Prisoners of the Revolution
H. Army Horribly Hacked TO Death
Ia Swords - The Town Then
Looted and Women OutraRed-The
zrbole Place Then Burned.
NV YORK, March 10.-The World to-
brow will contain the following:
&ba steamer Coban arrived in this port
kterdav. bringing news of bloody battle
&ween President Legitime's and Gen.
krnolite's forces and massacre by the
Etors. commanded by Capt. Frazer. The
k,n left port DePaix March 3. Capt.
her brought copy Of La
krie Gen. Hyppolite's organ,
bished Feb. 90 at Gonawes containing
account Of battle and massacre at
hndsaline. Gen. Hyppolite's forces in
Il city were commanded by Gems. Nom
spt and Jean Meserau. President Legi-
| he's army began an attack on the out
Its early in February. They were re-
| sed several times, but finally succeeded
carving them, and few days later
Ire masters of the city and Gen. Meserau's
|ord.
PRISONERS MAsSACRED.
President Legtime's men were SO elated
Er their success that they Immediately
Inmenced to pillage the town. One
fnken soldier shotsone of the prisoners
some trifing matter This was the sig
| for a general outbreak on the part of
| soldiers. They rushed at the prisoners,
poting and stabbing them right and left.
Be pr soners begged hard and piteously
mercy, but their cries were laughed at
d the killing went on, quarter being al
we'd to none. Never before has such a
table sight bean presented The muir
red men lay about huddled in scores.
FRIGHTFULLY MUTILATED.
Some were frightfully hacked and mu-
ated, many of the blood-frenzied soldiers
wing run muck even among ecorpses,
l1ging their swords again and again
to the bodies of the slain. The
ad were robbed. The town was then
ted The updisciplined horde proceeded
break into houses and smash furniture,
use women and behave generally like
mons, winding up the atrocities by firing
E town. Nearly the whole place, SAYS
Pdtrie, is in ruins Capt. Frazer thi ks
2 city must have been burned between
b. Is and March l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
A BIG WILL CONTEST.
The Children OF Millionaire Dissa
isfied With Their Shares.


The Children OF Millionaire Dissat-
isfed With Their Shares.
New YORK, March 1O--Francis w. Lasak
accumulated fortune in the fur businesi
in this city, invested it in stocks, bonds and
real estate, under the advice Of his friend,
John Jacob Astor, and went twenty years
ago 10 spend the remainder Of his life at
Dobbs Ferry Three weeks ago he died +,
at the age OF 30, leaving an estate said 10 be
worth s., 100000 Four daughters survive
him. They are Ophelia Julia Cuthbert, OF
Tennessee; Victoria Adelaide Mckenzie,
wife Of Brooklyn tea merchant; Antoi-
nette Lucinda Schernef horn, Of this city
aud Cordelia d. Chaubet. of Dobbs Ferry.
These and grandchild, Margaret Seaman
Ives, OF this city, daughter Of deceased
.son, are the principal devisees under Mr..
Mr.. Lasak'5 will.
The granddaughter, Mrs. Ives, receives
the income Of &45, 900 during her lifetime.
MS. Schermerhorn gets the income Of $780,,
900. clause in the will itself, which
wns executed in 1922, gave her the income
Of 10000 only; one Of I . seven codicils in
creased the bequest. After these and other
legacies are paid, amounting 20 500. 900, the
bulk Of the estate is divided equally be-
tween tho other three daughters. Ms.
Cuthbert and Mrs. Mckenzie, however,
have only life interest. Mrs. Chaubet,
who lived with her father at Dobbs Ferry,
gets her third absolutely
The surrogate of Westchester county has
summoned the heirs 10 appear before him
at White Plains on March Is, when the
will is 10 be offered for probate. Mrs.
Schermerhorn will be represented by her
counsel, who will file objections 10 the pro-
bate Of the will on behalf Of hi, client
Mrs Schermerhorn contends that she is
Justly entitled TO share in her fathers
estate equally with the four other heirs.
She charges that undue influence was used
against her, and she will endeavor 10 break
the will.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
a COLD DAY FOR NEG aOEs.
srrison Not in Favor of Colored
Qff1ciala

Esrrison Not in Favor of Colored
Officials.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-President Har-
ION is quoted by several of the southern
tpublicans who have talked with him as
Eying that he proposes to build up Re-
Eblican party in every southern state.
L always adds hy way OF application,
fey say, that he means to do it parCly by
fp0inting to all important offices, first
Spectacle white republicans, and second
Ibite protection democrats. Colored men
fll be appointed to minor offices, and only
h Offices where they will not create friction
Pith the white population.
CLAIMS OF THE FACTIONS.
according to this scheme each of the two
Ictions into which the Republican party is
Lvided in every southern state processes to
proceeding on the line of the Presidents
bhcy and accuses its rival Of going coun-
br to it. Gen. Longstreets friends say
pat while Gen. Longstreet has not made
ply recommendations as yet in the several
hterviews be has had with the President,
L will make them when the time comes on
bat line. Col. Buck, they say, is friend
tbs negro and wants for him especial
fcognltion, but Col. Buck, they say, is out
\ favor at the white house aud will get
othing unless he falls in line with them
|Nd "at the tail end of the procession"
President Harrison has selected Gen.
tongstreet, they say, as his adviser for
beorgia, and Col Buck must submit. Col.
buckS friends reiterate their denial of the
Ingtreet statements. They say that they
Ee the real friends Of Gen. Longstreet, and
lat the young men who are making tn ese
Earges against them are really not his
lIends at all. UglN names, such as
|Hoodlum' and "Boodler," are being
laendied about in these little discussionS
eanWhile until they reach some sort Of
larmonious agreement there will probably
I no changes in the Georgia Offices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
oUAYs DOOR BELL BROKEN.

AS q Result He will have Little More
Rest from Off1ce Seekers.
WASHINGTON, March TO- 49, The office
seekers and their friends have pulled the
bell off of Senator Quay's front door. The
senator may not get it mended right away.
AS it is, he gets some rest. He was able to
go to bed at s o'clock tonight, after hold
ing his last conference for the day with
David II. Lane and his Philadelphia friends.
Senator Quay is very anxious to get home,
but does not see the way Gear yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
FALL RIVERS WAIVERS.
The Cause of the Trouble and the
Advances Dem anded.

The Cause of the Trouble and the
Advances Dem anded.
FALL RIVER, MASS, March l0.-The
weavers are firm in their determination to
strike Tomorrow morning. For some time
past they have been unsuccessfully endeav-
oring to obtain recognition of
manufacturers refuse 81 recog-
nize this organization. The present
demand is an advance from 10 to q cents
per cut on the price paid for weaving stand
ard 64x64 goods, and 10 per cent. advance
on all other closes Of goods. The weavers
at the American Linen, Richard, Borden,
Flint, Mechanics, Sycamore. SeaconneI,
Narrsgan EFT, Laurel, Lake, Osborn, Weet-
amore and Wampanoag mills have voted
tOstrike
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
AU5T1Ns CONFEDERATE HOME.
A Bale OF Cotton and One of Domes-
tics to Help it Along.

a DdI0 Oh OOJJOA anu Shc Vi
tics to Help it Along.
New YORK, March 10--The citizens COM
mittee to aid the ex-Confederate Soldiers
Home at Austin, Tex, has received the fol-
lowing;
ATLANTA, GA, March Z, 1880.
To Oliver DotcliIIg, Secretary:
SIR have consigned to the New York cot
ton exchange one bale Of cotton, contributed by
cotton men here, and one bale OF domestics,
contributed by ex-iov. Bullock, presi-
dent Of the Atlanta Cotton Mills, request
ing the exchange to sell them and turn the pro-
ceeds over to Chauncey NJ. Depew. treasurer
The Georgia Railroad Company transports them
free. The interest shown in this matter by the
federal soldiers touches the southern heart
deeply and makes us feel like bowling our heads
in shame at the rantlngs Of such fools as
Rosser Yours truly,
8. II. PHELAN.
Mr. Phelan is prominent cotton dealer
in the south The sales Of the bales will be
watched with great interest. Among the
contributions received are; Maj Gen. J. M.
Schoheld $50, P. T. Barnum $25.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
NOW the Big Stations are Allotted by
the Gossips.

-, " ARLINGTON, March 10.--There is but
rr'- ,'1s gossip ahoat concerning the foreign
missions except that in relation to applica-
NV yyua Ior 10, appointment. 1t lis reported that
b'! aiSeaw Reid OF the New York Tribune
vS 1' S oeen offered the English mission and
1'1enator Palmer of Michigan that
Il 1pain' PA The latter, however, says
n ,,i.lu Wu not 20 abroad, but return
o1 o%iipnlgan and run for governor. Ex-
|sJ j.. orter OF Indiana will go to Rome,
I'm ~ Is expected that Hon. John C. New
~ 80 70 Austria. 1t seems to be taken
|rs.h hiauoed that he may go if he desires the
|sa %. air. news friends are authority for
that perfe tly satisfactory
|hdi,1Oanolng |hssidoa!n exists between him aud the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
Sick congressman convalescent

WASHINGTON, March l0.-The three sick
congressman, Messrs Buchanan of New
Jersey. Spinola OF New York and Lee Of
Virginia, were all reported TO be improv-
ing this evening and it is said that none Of
them are in immediate danger
Senator Beck has arrived in the city and
has considerably improved In health but
will Keep very quiet until he gains in
strength.
Representative Burnett OF Massachu-
sets is so far convalescent as 10 be able to
be down stairs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
IN A PooRHoUsE WITH $4,000.
A Difficulty with the superintendent
Reveals the Treasure.

A Difficulty with the Superintendent
Reveals the Treasure.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, IND, March 10-Geo.
Cook. age 70, an inmate of the poorhouse,
was yesterday discovere 10 have s6,52s
hidden in box under his bed, g. 900 in
gold. Cook came to the poor farm seven
months ago. Day before yesterday be got
into a quarrel with the superintendent, who
put him in the calaboose. Fearing that he
might have firearms, the superintendent
searched his room and found about Sl2.
This he returned to Cook, who, supposing
the whole amount had been found, made a
confession. He was discharged from the
poor farm and now has money in a bank.
He claims to be Russian exile.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
PACIFYINa NEW YORK.

The Assistant Secretaryship to be
Given to that State.
WASHINGTON, March 10-The New York
situation is gradually clearing up in a man
ner that satisfies politicians. Toe Empire
state is to have the Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury, but report says it will not be
Mr.. Coon. The collector Of the port Of
New York, member Of the delegation
SAYS, will be given t1 a resident Of that
city. This, if true, disposes Of the chances
Of State Senator Fa,se.t, who is said to be
ex Senator Platt's choice for the place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
INAUGURATION CROWDS.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Brought
in 100000 Persons.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The Pennsyl-
vania railway brought to Washington before
March 4, ,,105, 900 excursionists, including the
general public and organizations, civil and
military. All these excursionists, except
clubs and military, were landed at the Bal
timore and Potomac station. The con-
veyance of this number of people
required 210 trains of ten cars each, with
an average of fifty persons to each
car. All trains were run in sec
tions, and in many cases the
number of sections to a given train
reached ten. All these trains were moved
promptly, and no accident of any character
occurred to mar the success Of the ork,
and no unavailable delay was experienced.
Ou Monday night and Tuesday hundreds Of
trains started from the capitol over the
Pennsylvania road, all treighted to their
utmost capacity. The revenue from this
service will amount to $500, GOO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
Russian Train Wreckers.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 1O-A passenger
train on the Trans Caspian railway was to-
day thrown from the track ia a tunnel ow-
ing 10 the removal Of rails by train
wreckers. The result OF the dcraIlment
was frghtful, the killed and injured num-
bering fifty. The band Of robbers who tore
up the track have been captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION.
q. O. Tichenor to be Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury.

Window has begun the reorganization of
the treasury department by the selection of
George c. Tichenor of Illinois as assistant
secretary in place of Judge Maynard, re-
signed. Mr.. Tichenor has been special
agent of the department for a number of
years. and has performed many important
and delicate services in connection with
the customs administration. He is
regarded as al authority on tariff matters,
and in his new position will have direct
supervision of the customs service. 1t is
not definitely known who will succeed As
sistant Secretary Thompson. Nc. Tichenor's
nomination will probably be included in
the list 10 be sent TO the Senate tomorrow.
The list is also expected to contain the name
of Walker Blaine as First Assistant Secre-
tary Of State.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
wANAMAKER A RgFoRMER.
Postal Employees Not to Be Removed
Except for Cause.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-Postmaster
General Wanamaker has satisfied the EN-
ployes of the postoffice department already
that there will 10 no dismissals except for
cause. To one of them who rendered his
resignation yesterday, Mr.. Wanamaker
said 81 don't want that; 60 back to your
desk and attend to your work. When get
time will look into your case in its TURF.
If you have been faithful and efficient you
won't be disturbed. If you have not been
you need not go through the formality of
reSigniaE"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
France's League Prosecuti ons.

PARIS, March 1O-Le Paris says it has
reason 20 believe that the presidents and
organizers Of the provincial branches OF
tue patriotic league will be prosecuted by
the government.
French newspapers generally commend
the recall Of Duo d'Aumale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
FATAL PLAY AMONG BOYS.
Judge snead's Son at AUGUSTA In
stantly Kills a Small Negro.

AUGUSTA, Ga, March 10.-An unfortu-
nate and fatal accident occurred to-day at
the residence Of Judge Snead on Green
street. His little son, aged 10, while play
ing policeman and soldiers with two coored
boys. killed one instantly and wounded the
other They were playing prisoners
and he was the policom1n. Thev made
break for liberty and he ran in tho house
and seized gun which he did not know
was loaded. aimed 1t at them and pulled the
trigger. The shot entered the face and
head of one Of the boys, killing him in
stantly. The little fellow ran into his
father and asked him TO kill him as be
killed boy. but did not intend to lott.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
INCEPTION OF THE ERIE CANAL.
credit Given to Judge Platt by
Dewitt Clinton.

~. ,AsHiNGToN, March 10.-Rev. Dr. Bart
- - uS sermon this morning at the New
!, 'A =, Avenue Presbyterian church used as
t,.,.s niuStration the fact that one Of his
FIJI, t,s,'Il99n,ers, ~ Mrs. Platt, widow of Judge
YorL VI Nhitestown. Oneida county, New
h,d now approaching her oath bifthiay,
sttsr tnong her treasures an autograph
tand .,on as dewitt Clinton TO her late hus-
soncsr,3 S3ccIlolng to him all the credit for the
IOmnoslGn and inception Of the Erie canal
''noniy given To Clinton,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
MURDER AT CHARLESTON.
An Augusta Man Cuts a Charleston
ian's Throat with a Razor.

CHARLESTON, s. c., March 10.-Satur-
day midnight party of young men who
had been drinking and gambling in a bar
room in the upper part of this city, got into
a free fight in the street, and one Of them,
William Munsenmair, was killed, his throat
being cut with a razor, by o. Weir, young
man from Augusta
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
RoCaEREAU's BLUNDER.
Members of the Copper Ring Caught
Him in a Trap.

Him in a Trap.
PARIS, March 10.-LG Temps gives voice
to the advocates Of the reconstruction of
the Compton dEscompte in order to restore
confidence and purge the concern of its
copper liabilities q portion of tie new issue
being r. serve for the present shareholders
to enable them to recoup their losses.
1t is stated that NJ. Rochereau's fatal
blunder " as in becoming connected wi h
the Society Auxiliare which was founded
to entrap the Compton d'Escompte into
assuming the greatest possibilities and
to enable the members of the copper ring to
escape their engagements with the mining
cOmpanies
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
Thraa Convictad of Murder.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 10.-At
Darlington, in this state, Josepl w. James,
a young white man, and Lewis and Robert
Arthur, two negroes. have been convicted
Of the murder Of James father.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
A PLOT TO POISON.

The Mahara1ah n 5cheme 70 XIII
the British Resident.
CALCUTTA, March 10.-A sensation has
been caused here by the discovery of plot
in Cashmere against the life Of the British
resident. The discovery was made through
letters left by the late premier of Cash
mere. These letters reveal a design on the
part Of the maharajah TO poison the British
resident, besides other reasonable plot
tings The maharaJah has offered to abdi-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11
HOVER A COMMUNIST.
A Firecracker Exploded Under HIS
Chair BaCly Frightened Him.

ATLANTA, GA, March 10-H. F. Hover,
who is stirring up the negroes here on the
capital and labor question, came to the
surface tonight and aired his views at
police headquarters, where he made a
lengthy visit He claimed to be a COM
munist, and judging from his talk he is one
of the rankest sort He says he works
among the negroes because he thinks they
have suffered and been imposed upon bv
the whites long enough. He asserts that he
is going to continue the work if he is killed
for it. He has been mobbed once in Geur-
gia and il martyr is wanted now he is
ready.
GIVEN A SCARE.
In the midst of his harangne something
happened which frightened the agitator out
of his wits. An immense cannon cracker,
captured from some prisoner several weeks
ago, was lighted and quietly placed under
the anarchists chair The explosion which
followed was tremendous, and the startled
man bounded wildly In the air, convinced
that he was a goner He came to a stand
several yards away. and it was some time
b fore he recovered from his fright. Tho
police regard him with great suspicion and
are satisfied that they will have him locked
up before he is here much longer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-11

DIR. Mary WALLER expects a place under the
new administration. She wants a fat cerkship
services 70 the union cause during the war la
pushing her claims.
Telegram-herald., 1889-06-06
SAILING A BOAT
A Few Practical Instructions II
the Art OF Sailing.
TIE DIFFERENT STYLES OF BOATS
TIE saasis sad Deabis Cat, ts4s sIsop. Cat
ter f@-i aud sehosasr- Fhs FbiIes-
ePhy ~ Bo@t .aiiisg Explained
- tbs Beasnt of fsesfHnxrs-

Cntoubtealy rhs very bsst way = beoozas
ala e4psrE YaeE -slaaa a-1 o.s4t saslgr l. ~
sls-rs "A ~os1 a .ad vic primitive Sxia ~
bllaF,' and sal lmpTos Lssd from =
blaakeE % bed s-=et - &Eoex around IL al
s7ris n weather, - experience every kind II
liclteat AID accident. depeudlaz 01 mother
az - get out u ~aas-ser dll5culEy Il GET
iato, ana, oi course, avoiding /. tie future
TIE things shlh zoE hiIn into trouble
II ae ssFslves ILLS expsr s~ncs-als enances
are about even he .il become a. ex pert u
experts, gradually growing into a kno ~led ~
TIA. nLa-ly bocc-1es u art of second nature.
Telegram-herald., 1889-06-06

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Yale has never lost bat ono football game
since 1878 snd that was bv tut a single
point. She hns won 3.09l points - her oV,-
poueuts -. 80 in goals TO II. 2l9 IN touch
jovns 70 2
Telegram-herald., 1889-06-06
HEkLSH IS wEALTH

Or. L. O. Vests Nerve aad Drain Treatment.
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lnlA ~ istais. fs Nervous Neuralgia. ttt4a-
ADilr. erfto.s l.ssi tsfluH c.HsrH IF fl- use
IL Alr8Aai t.ls.as.fa. 81 tats IstAs. Airulal
ifprtsstail. eetfrUiHF 20 fhe IIlla resulting
iu lHa4Uifs -at ir.atf. - nile-fE. decay HAd
Power ln eft tiltr seA. 4Dtalau .srs losses ana
~l.efIHai oiflnra rlitsta lfF NffF fkrff4ol -
SIS cr.i ~ sci --ilss ar pt-f ias slEti4ae. bafi
box contains ef-e n4eAts 3 rfeatsuEaf 81 . boa
or sl2 bnAr. ieI -. seul tg lilEi Ireplla 0n re-
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To cure auy ease. rs itA rarh aTcer rarei = sd bs
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Telegram-herald., 1889-06-06


the-former Is put on her course and the main
sheet is paid out gradually until 1t is about
two-thirds of the way ont, which is the
proper place TO trim il with the wind on the
quarter.
In the gybe the jib sheets, Of course, should
be let 20 10 starboard and trimmed TO port.
II it is blowing in case OF n gybe, the proper
thing TO do is 10 get a strain on the lifts TO
hold up the boom and then settle the peak
pretty well down.
The best way for n beginner, however, In
not To try to gybs when there is much wind.
TO get in shape to bcnt up the river again
drop the cenferboard and hatten in both
mainsail and jb, while tho helm is put down
and she swings gracefully up 70 "full and
bye These constitute all the maneuvers
necessary 20 know in tho handling of n sloop.
\ yawl Is yacht with cruising rig. very
much Ike that OF a slOop, excerpt that tie
mainsail Is less on the foot. the boom not ex-
tending quito to the stern; and on the fan
tall IL stepped "A small mast called a raizzeu,
the snii SGT on which sheets 70 on 0utrigger
OF aftersprit, which runs out astern t-e same
as bowspTit runs out forward. 4 yawl il
more easily handled than a sloop, especially
IN stays, as the nizzen NAV be used 70 help
screw her aroInd IL she Is inclined 20 miss.