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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
TRAOY'S GREAT GRIEF.
He Hears the Recitals of the Chief,
Fireman and a Policeman.

He Hears the Recitals Of the Chief q
Fireman and Policeman.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.--Secretary Tracy
had the fortitude to listen this morning to
the dramatic story of the fire at his house,
which Chief Paris and Fireman Wright
and Policeman Catelle tell. He expressed
the wish at breakfast that he might hear
the story from their own lips, so the Presi-
dent had them brought to the white house,
and for an hour the secretary and his son,
after thanking them warmly. listened to
them. They told their story substantially
as they told it at the inquest
TUGGED AT HIS HEART STRINGS.
Secretary Tracy bore up wonderfully, ex-
cept when Chief Paris told how he found
Miss Mary Tracy lying in the hall, and
when he tried to lift her by her hands, the
flesh peeled off. For a moment Secretary
Tracy broke down, but he recovered him
self. When they had finished the secretary
thanked them again, and in bidding them
good-by added, "Gentlemen, l owe you a
debt can never pay,n On account of the
inclement weather the out of town trip has
been postponed. On Monday Secretary
Tracy will go to the navy department to try
to work. He y ill probably go for several
days, and then take a brief trip west or
south.
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ERANz's SIDE OF THa STORY.
The Yarn About the Outrage at Aber-
deem Exaggerated.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. s.--A special TO
the Courier-JourndL from Lexington,
Tenn. gives an interview with II. j. Franz,
the alleged victim of violence at Aberdeen.
Miss, about whom so much has been
said in the United States Senate
recently. Franz savs:. II went
to Aberdeen in October After
the death of Jefferson Davis in December.
went uD on the roof Of building to work.
and found rope. which / united. | did
not know then that 1t was one which held
the etfigy Of Secretary Proctor Of thu war
department. When came down learned
that it had been reported that | had
said no eftigy should be hung while was
in town. William Mcdonald, bricklayer,
asked me about 1t and struck me across th Q
nose and eye, inhicting a slight wound.
concluded to leave town. Toe mayor came
and asked me to stay. promising me protec-
ton. Citizens also asked me not TO leave.
vent off on the night train. learned
that Mcdonald came to the depot
to talk to me, but did not see him. I did
not think much of it, and see no cause for
all this fuss which has been raised. am a
hot-headed democrat" Franz has had as
yet no communication from Attorney
General Miller nor any other authorities.
He says he don't want to hear any more
about it.
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PROSPECTS OF THE VOTE.
The Republicans in g Hurry, but the
Democrats Want lime.

The Republicans in Hurry, but the
Democrats Want 1ime.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Speaker Reed and
his follow ers are anxious to get vote on
the new code of rules as soon as possible.
The discussion will begin on Monday, and
they have to limit debate so as to reach a
vote on Tuesday or Wednesday. The demo-
Gratis, though they say they do not want to
make any unnecessary delay, desire more
time for discussion, so as to fully state their
side of the case. A number of them want
to make speeches on the subject, and they
do not think it will be possible to say all
they want in so short time.
WANT FOUR OR FIVE DAYS.
They think four or five days not TOO long
for discussion. No agreement has been
reached yet. Mr.. Crisp to-day said that he
recognized that there was popular opposi-
tion to the extreme delays and obstructio IS
that were pract ced in the last House, but
that this fact was encouraging the other
side to go too far the other way. He said
he considered the code proposed dangerous
one, and that when they came to figure up
the aggregate of appropriations at the end
Of the session there would be another reac-
tiol.
IMMENSE EXPENDITURES PROPOSED.
"Wnen you considerssthe propositions for
immense expenditures of public money that
are beng urged upon the congress" he
said, land that these rules make the way
clear for them, you do rot have to be a
prophet to see that the money asked for by
congress is pit to overbaance that held at
the treasury" 1t is probable that the
rules will be adopted as reported, and a
vote taken not later than Tuesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
PATERSON HAS A BLAZE.
Two Large Buildings Burned-Narrow
Escape from a Horror.

LbCap6 ATSI1 q 11OIFOT.
PATERSON, N. j., Feb. Washington
hall, which occupied a plat Of ground on
Broad ay 400 by COO feet in size, was
burned to the ground about o'clock this
morning. The loss will not fall much
short of $500, ,000 A ball was in progress
when the fire was discovered, but all the
guests got out in safety, some, however,
leaving their valuable wraps behind them.
TIE fire originated in the basement OF the
building, and it was only when dense
smoke made its way into the ball
room that the guests were made
aware Of their great danger. The building
was three stories high. The first floor was
occupied as offices and stores. The armorv
Of the First Battalion National Guards of
New Jersey and the ball room were stu
ated on the second floor The rooms Of
Ivanhoe lodge, Free and Accepted Masons,
were on the top floor.
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
In the upper part of the building were
also the sleeping apartments Of Janitor
William Smith and his wife, both of whom
had narrow escapes from suffocation, the
latter being carried out in an unconscious
state. The fire, it is now said, was caused
by an explosion in the soda water manu-
factory Of B. Swinley s. Co, in { le rear end
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the fire was at its hight, rapid discharge
of musketry took place, frig tening every
one away from the building. This was
caused by the ignition of 10000 rounds of
cartridges in the armory. The fusillade was
kept up for some time, bullets fyi ~ in all
directions. No one was hurt, however.
ANOTHER BUILDING BURNED.
The flames spread to the large three-story
building adjoluiDg, which was entirely
destroyed, Q failing losses footing up $2J, =
600 on number of families who lived
therein. The Hall building aud the board
of trade rooms, with their valuable
library, were completely destroyed In
the armory were 800 rifles and accoutre-
ments, all belonging to the state, aud these,
together with a gatlIng-gun, we're destroyed.
The only one injured so far as known
was James Lindsay of engine company No.
injured.
WHOLE FAMILY BURNED.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Feb. S--A report
reacues here to-day that the dwelling Of a
farmer named Roth, near Stevenson, Ala.
was burned night before last, and that Roth
and his family, consisting of his wife and
I, ur children, perished i'll the flames. The
neighbors did not discover the fire until
yesterday morning, when thev found the
charred remains Of the family in the ruins.
A COURT HOUSE BURNED.
DALLAS, TEX, Feb 8. - The Dallas
county court house, with nearly all its con-
tents, was burned yesterday. The district
and county clerk records and the contents
OF the county treasurer's Office we're saved
in fire proof vaults The loss Is estimated
at 200. The insurance is $40, 900, mostly
in leading eastern companies.
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PORTLAND's FLOOD.
The Water Going Down Fast and tho
Damage Not Very Heavy.

The Water Going Down Fast and tho
Damage Not Very Heavy.
PORTLAND. ORE, Feb. S.-l'he water in
the Willamette river is falling rapidly and
business in the flooded districts is again
assuming its normal condition. Considering
the volume of water carried down by the
river the damage in and around
this city is comparatively light
The heaviest losers are sawmill owne s.
who suffered considerably by having
logs and lumber carried away. Many Of
the logs, however, will have lodged along
the river, and it is thought they can be
saved. The wharves and docks have not
suffered seriously, though many of them
will nave TO undergo repairs before they
can be used. While merchants have lost
considerably from suspension of business,
their losses In goods have not been great.
1t is impossible to give any correct estimate
OF the loss at present.
The situation of the railroad blockade re-
mains practically unchanged. Supt. Brand
of the Southern Pacific company said to-
day: I'VE have found our Waterloo,
and there is absolutely no telling
when we can get our through
trains in motion. Our facilities
for securing detailed reports from the
wrecked portion of the road are 50 made
quate thai cannot say just what condition
the road is in, but feel sure it could hardly
be worse" The Southern Pacific between
here and Rossburg, it is thought, will be
running in day or two, but south of Rose
burg the road is in a terrible condition.
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A WEATHER BULLETIN.
Tracing the Path of the Storms Tha
broke the Drought.

Tracing Cn6 rain OF the storms Tnat
broke the Drought.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Sat 1 O'Clock this
afternoon the signal Office issued the follow.
ing special weather bulletin: The storm
that developed in Southwestern Texas dur.
ing Feb. 6, and moved eastward along the
Gulf coast, aud is now central over South
Carolina, has broken the condition of
drought in the Gulf and South Atlantic
states, where heavy rains have occurred as
far north as Kentucky and Maryland
This storm was attended by a wet norther
on the Texas coast, with gales from Browns
vile to Cedar Key. 1t will continue a
northeasterly course, entering the Atlantic
on the North Carolina coast.
northern Rocky mountain region
to the Canadian maritime prov
inces on Tuesday and "Wednesday, has
been followed by another along nearly the
same track since Thursday, but with
slower movement, and which is now over
Northern New York and the st. Lawrencs
valley.
These storms have been followed by cold
waves from the Gulf nOrthwarde This
morning SHOWS are reported from Tennessee
to the lower lakss, and heavy rain in the
New England and Middle Atlantic states.
Clearing weather is rapidly displacing
the CLOUDY conditions, and will farther ex-
tend over the s nth and Middle Atlantic
states as far north as Maryland tonight,
and during Sunday the clearing condition
will probably move farther northeastward,
so as to include the Middle Atlantic states
and part of New England. Sunday will be
cold and fair through the greater portion of
the country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
CRASHES ON THE RAILS.
A Train Pushes a Signal Station Into
New River.

a Train Pushes a Signal Station Into
New River.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 8.-A railroad accident
is reported on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad at Big Ben tunnel, between Hinton
and Lowell, w. Va. A freight train which
was approaching the signal station ran
into switch which had been left open.
Before the engineer could reverse his engine
it had crashed into the signal and pushed
the station into New river, aud then plunged
IN after it. The tender followed the engine
Ia the station was the telegraph operator.
He, the engineer, and fireman were carried
into the river and drowned. The freight
cars were piled up all over the track.
WRECKED BY sNowDRIFT
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 8.-A special from
Connellsvllle, Pa, says: "A through mail
train from Baltimore, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, ran into mountain of snow,
thres miles east Of Oliopyle at 7o'clock this
morning The engine d combination pos
tai and baggage car went over the bank
into the river. The smoking car followed
half way. Engineer Henry Bush of Pitts
burg was badly burned, but not fatally in
jured. Fireman Lewis Burch sustained a
terrible scalp wound, but will recover Bag
gage Master Isaac Ingle of Pitlsburg
was bu ned by the car stove. The only
passenger injured was John Lindsey of
Glenwood, master carpenter Of the road.
~ 9 fell heavily over the seats. injuring him
self internally. He will PROBABLY not re-
cover. A relief train was sent from Con-
nellsville, and the wounded are being cared
for.n
A CONDUCTORS FATAL CARELEssNEss.
LITTLE Rock, Feb. 8.-Early yesterday
morning at Dermott, a station on the
Houston Central and Northern railroad, an
engine attached to train of freight cars
ran into car loaded with rails, causi a
most frigLtful wreck. Three men EN-
ployed in building were instantly killed
and others seriously injured. J. o. Castner.
the conductor, was arrested, charged with
criminal carelessness.
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IMMENSE EXPENDITURES PROPOSED.
H1sCoCK srIRs UP A ROW.
Printers Refuse to Accept a Colored
Girl as an Assistant.

Printers Refuse to Accept a Colored
Girl as an Assistant.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Senator Hiscock
has stirred up hornets nest in the bureau
of engraving and printing by insisting upon
the appointment of handsome young
colored girl from New York. The woman
was assigned to work last Monday as q
plate primers assistant, but up TO the pres
eut time has not had an opportunity of
doing anything in that line or any other in
the bureau. When she reported for duty,
the printer whom she was to assist
refused to allow her to go to work, and
threatened to resign rather than accept the
new appointee as an assistant Sac was in
succession assigned to 'lay for" or assist
several other printers, all Of whom indig-
nantly protested. For the past three or four
davs She has been sitting on bench in a
small room occupied by the main plate
printing room, doing practically nothing,
although she is os ensibly acting in the ca
pacitY of q messenger.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
Montana,a Cantiva Senator

HELENA, Mont, Feb. s.-Shelff Parker,
who is on his way to Helena with Senator
Becker, was arrested at Bozeman this aft r
noon by the sheriff of Gallatin county on a
charge Of kidnapping the senator He
waived examination and was placed under
tonds. As the matter now stands Senator
Becker is at Bozeman with the sheriff. and.
unless a special officer is employed, he will
not reach Helsna before tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
BULGARIA's CoNsPIRAToRs.
Those Not Under Arrest Fleeing for
Their Lives.

NAOSO AfOb OA40CA AILObb RlC6luK LOT
Their Lives.
LONDON, Feb. ga Vienna dispatch to
the Times reports that the project of police
Of Sofia. who was arrested few days ago,
has been released from custody; that
Premier Stambouloif, fearing to trust any
one, discharged the duties Of the project
himself; that most vigilant military pre-
cautions are exercised, and that there is a
censorship Of all kilograms offered by
Foreigners On Tuesday Prince Ferdinand
offered to abdicate if it was thought that it
would be for the benefit Of the country, but
the ministers unanimously opposed it,
News from Sofia Of to-day's date makes no
mention of the execution Of Panitza and
his accomplices. 1t is stated that Zankoff
and Mathejeff were the ring-leaders in the
conspiracy. Matheieff received from the
pan-Slavist society in st, Petersburg
Sl2O,O00 with which to carry on operations.
All the adherents OF Zankoff in Bugari
are now flying for their lives and taking
refuge in Servia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
LOTTERY DAY IN DAKOTA.
A Large Number of Petitions on the
Bill Laid Before the House.

ST.. PAUL, Feb. S.-A special to the
Pioneer-Press from Bismarck, N. D., says:
'This was petition day in the House, and
1.434 persons presented petitions against
tue lottery bill, while 1.S76 others
iniorsed 1t. The lottery bill did
was not referred, which delay
looks like weakening. There are not two
thirds for it in the House, aud Senator
Winship, the leader Of the opposition.
claims three accessions to the Senate minor
ity, making II in that body, sufficient to
defeat its passage over the governOr's veto y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
GOTHAM AND rHB FAIR.
The Executive Committee Considering
the Situation

The Executive Committee Considering
the Situation.
NEW YORK, Feb. s-The executive COM
mittee Of the worlds fair held a meeting
this afternoon which lasted for two hours.
The present situation was thoroughly dis
cussed, and it was decided to call a meeting
of the general committee of 500 for Tuesday
next at the chamber of commerce. when
the situation will be presented in a clear
and concise way for their action by COM
mittee Of five appointed fro1a the executive
committee. IL was said that a proposition
was offered this afternoon before the COM
mittee looking toward a compromise. but
that it met with decidedly strong Opposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
Iowa's Deadlock.

DEs MONIES, IA, Feb. s.--There were
eighteen pairs in the House this afternoon.
After taking six ballots the House ad-
journed till 2:30 o'clock Monday. Fresh
propositions for compromise have been
submitted by each party. Tney are much
alike. Each wants the same as the other
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PORTUGAL AND THE ENGLISH.
The British Minister at Lisbon Chal
1enged to Fight a Duel.

lenged to Fight Duel.
LISBON, Feb. S-Senor J. d'Andrade
Corvo, a member Of the council of state
has sent challenge to fight duel to Glynr
Petre, the British minister, owing TO the
students.
The Commercial Association here has ex
pelled English members because they fur.
nished a statement to newspapers In Lon.
don complaining Of the treatment to which
they were subjected.
The municipal authorities of Oporto have
decided to subscribe to the fund for the ma.
tional defense.
The English members of the social club
whose house was attacked by students yes
terday, because the club permitted English.
men to retain membership. have resigned.
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Ex-D ditor West Out of Jail.

CHICAGO, Feb. s.--James ]. West, ex.
managing editor Of the Times, who has
spent five days in Jail under five years'
sentence for fraudulent issue of Times
stock, and in whose case the supreme court
yesterday issued a supersedeas was released
from jail this morning under $40, 200
hOnd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
%. Julian 5 Ilen Dead.

RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. S..-Col. Julian
Allen Of Statesville, one Of the most promi-
nent men Of the state, died suddenly at his
home at Statesville this afternoon. He was
one Of the projectors of the movement to
hold permanent exposition Of southern
products.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
LENOx HILL BANR.
Deposits Received But Money Paid Out
Only on Checks.

DH1177 ~ y
Only on Checks.
New York, Feb. S.-The Lenox Hill
Bank reopened it doors at 10 o'clock this
morning. About 100 depositors who were
in waiting Immediately rushed in. None Of
these seeking to recover money from the
paving teller obtained it, unless they rre-
sented checks. Those applying to withdraw
money deposited in the bank received
certificates promising payment within
thirty days The bank closed its doors at
1870 o'clock The amount taken in was
$4,000. The amount paid out on certified
checks was $4,000 President Jordan said
to-day that on Monday they would try and
pay some OF the depositors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-09
A Strike Averted

LONDON, Feb. S.-The dock Iaborers and
carmen have withdrawn their manifesto
against the employment OF non-union men.
A conflict between the union and their em-
ployers is thus ayerted
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PHELAN TO RESIGN
Bad Health Compels Him to Retire
from Congress.

MEMPHIS. Feb. S.-A letter has been re-
ceived by the Evening Scinlitar from Con-
gresham James Phelan, in which he says:
'SickneSs makes it impossible for me to
attend to my duties here, and will not only
prevent me from seeking reelection, but
soon as the contest for my seat Is decided
Mr. Phelan is now serving his second term
in congress, and his majority in the last
election over L. B. Eaton was in excess Of
5000
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Randall Rallies.

WASHINGTON, FEB. 8.-Mr. Randall raj
lied early this morning and was much bet
ter to-day than he has been for a week, but
this improve enent can be but temporary,
unless he begins to gain the strength which
ha has lost
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Bond urchases.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The bond offer
ings to-day were $63, 900; all of which were
accepted at 124 for Is and lO4% Tor -. The
As were from the national banks in hquida-
tion Of deposits.
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AN ADDRESS FROM THE PRESIDENT.

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb. 6-John Fitz-
patrick, president of the Irish National
League, has issued an address to the org in-
ization appealing for increased contributions
for use in what he believes to be the closing
fight IN Great Britain, the impending gem
eral parliamentary election. He announces
the postponement of the national conven-
ton t Mr.. ParnelPs suggestion, and calls a
meeting Of the national executive commit
tee at St Louis for wednesday. April 16.
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ERIN'5 NEW LAND BILL
A Claim That 1t is Only an Extension
OF Lord Ashbourne's d Act.

LONDON, Feb. S.-The Daily Telegraph
says that the new Irish land bill is only an
ingenious extension of the operation of Lord
Ashbourne's act, but that it does not seri-
ously involve the British taxpayer. 1t also
says the report of the Parnell commission
will be published in the first week of the
session; that it is precise and vigorous in
dealing with the forgeries, but finds il i'm
possible to exonerate Mr.. Parnell from his
failure TO separate political organizations
from organizations that were openly GRIM
inal
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Pona L,ao,a Brother Daad.

ROME, Feb. s.-Cardinal Pecci, brother
of the pope, who has been i'll for several
days with pneumonia, died this afternoon,
, 1890-05-29
A SHOOTING scRApE.


Between the hours OF and o'clock
yesterday morning Desse johnson, a
colored cyprian, in jealous rage, at
tempted TO kill recreant lover, also
colored, named Thomas Robinson.
"Black Bess," as the woman Is known,
recently arrived from Leadyillc and dis
covered that Robinson was lavishing his
affections OIL somo other woman, and at
the time mentioned yesterday approached
him for his conduct and added emphasis
to her remarks by firing three pistol
shots at Robinson, one OF which took
effect IN the arm below the elbow and,
passing downward, came out at the
wrist. A crowd OF fpoople rushed to the
scene of the shooting, which was in a
room over tho foy sisters saloon on
Bridge street. Robinson was taken care
of by a physician and the woman placed
in Jail. She didn't seem much con
cerned over the probable result Of heI
action, and said Robinson was too mean
to die, and she said she had figured in 5
shooting scrape in Leadyiiie not long
ago.
, 1890-05-29

were returning on "a blackboard be-
hind pair OF young horses. As
the blackboard went down Into a
deep gutter or ditch In the road, Mr..
Heaton slipped from bis seat and
his lame foot passed over the front
axle and slipped under tho Iron
brace of the wagon tongue and his
body fell back Of the wheel, break
ing his leg between the ankle and
knee, the protruding bones making
u frightful wound. The horses took
fright, and the lines being out OF
reach, Mr.. Cosand, who only has
one arm, jumped out and tried to
overtake the horses brides. Mr..
Heaten finally got hold Of one line
and turned the team In circle, en-
abling Mr.. Cosand to catch the
team and thus saved the life Of the
unfortunate driver, who was being
dragged under the vehicle.
Though Mr.. Heaton was dragged
some distance, II Ia hoped that he IL
not internally injured. However,
DR.. James, his surgeon, thinks that
the leg must be removed, and so II
will be amputated to-day. The
broken leg was deforined already,
and now reaches u elimination oi
misfortune.
II Is best to have railing around
such carriages, as accidents may
happen anytime when the feet can
not have bruces and protection from
tho wheels. Tho sympathy OF the
community is with MIR. Heaton In
his affiiction.