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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
PARDoNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Three Prisoners From Savannah Given
Chance to Reform.

O Chance to Reform.
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. S.-Among several
pardons granted By the governor to-day
was that Of T. S. Robbins, convicted OF
larceny after trust in Savannah. Robbins
was collector for butcher establishment.
He got drunk and spent money that be-
longed 10 his employer.
Pardon was also granted to Frank Smith
aud Earl Z. Scott, two boys sent up from
Chatham in March, 1891, for five
Years for forgery. Smith and Scott
were mere boys, who had lived in
Brunswick. They went 10 Savannah
on a frolic, got drunk, and were in
duced to forge an order on merchant. The
Judge and the solicitor and others, on &C.
count of their youth and on account Of
their having served a year and half, asked
for their pardon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
FIGHTING AT LIMERICK.
Faction fighting took nlaca at
A Protest Against Balfour.

LONDON. Aug. "a petition was to-day
formally lodged against the return TO par
lament of A. J. Balfour, the government
leader in the last House of Commons. az
member for the east division Of Manchester.
timidation, undue i2ftoence and general
corruption by agents Of MIR. Balfoar during
the recent electoral contest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
A plnpe er TO the Kaiser.

Cows. Aug. 3.-The queen gave a dinner
marty in the Indian room at the Osborne
house this evening. Among the guests
wore Emperor William, the Prince OF
Wales, Prince Henry Of Prussia, the Duke
OF connaught. the Duke Of Sohleswig-Hol-
stein. Lord and Lady Salisbury aud a few
other notables.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
4 Hard Attack on oaprlvi.

BERLIN, Aug. 3.-The Vossische Zeitang
to-day priuts an article headed Away
with Caprivi," in which is reviews the
policy OF the chancellor, which it critises
uusparingly. The article compares the
course of the present chancellor with that
OF Prince Bismarck during his term OF
office greatly in the favor of the latter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
France and the Church.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Tbe Chronicles Paris
correspondent says: "The committee on
the concordat recommends gradual aboli-
ton Of seven archbishoprics aud seventeen
bishoprics OF France as the sees become
yacant, aud has also decided that The salaries
OF the Wears general shall be suppressed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
May Make Minnesota Democratic.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 3,--0en. James II. Ba-
ker, the alliance candidate for governor OF
Minnesota, lsst night wrote letter With
drawing his name. This leaves the field 30
the other wing OF the party headed by
lgnatius Dopnelly. IL IL stated that the
alliance wing, numbering approximately
1000 votes, will join the democrats. The
alliance faction will make il fight In the
legislative districts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
PARNELL1rEs AND THE PRIESTS.
A Protest Against Seating Two of the
Successful Candidates.

A Protest Against Seating Two OF the
Successful Candidates.
DUBLIN, Aug. Sat a meeting Of the
Leading members of the Parnellite party
here to-day it was agreed that petition
should be issued protesting against the re-
turn of Michael Davitt and Patrick
Fullam, anti-Parnellites, to the House
OF Commons from tho north and
south divisions Of Meath respectively. This
action of the Parnellites is taken on the
ground that the election Of these two men
was owing 10 undue influence exercised by
tho priests over the electors. A portion Of
the 1000 necessary 60 lodge the petition
with the proper authorities was subscribed
at the meeting.
FIGHTING AT LIMERICK.
Faction fighting took place at Limerick
to-day between rival bands. Severe fight
ing was INDUCED in and many of the oon-
testanss were injured. The struggle con-
tinued until q force Of police appeared and
attempted to separate and disperse
the combatants. The rioters turned
upon the officers, attacking them
with showers of stones and
other available missiles. The police drew
their swords and charged, dispensing the
ri5ters. A number OF arrests were made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
Purchases of sllvar.

vsr !. HiNGroN, Aug. 3.-The offers Of sill
grsg.,, S tne !, o. treasury department. today az
ebssss ebaseu o55,O00 ounces. The amount pur-
csnts was 2SO,OOO ounces at ,S570g 1878
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
Kaiser William,a Yacht

Kaiser Williams Yacht Beaten again.
CoWEs. Aug. 3.-Emperor Williams
yacht again suffered defeat to-day, being
beaten m tho race for the squadron prizes
by the Iyerna. In tho race for the Anstra-
Ian CUP Prinee Henry of Prussias yacht
Ireae was boeten by Queen Nab.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
sPAIN's GEL EBRATIoN.
The Caravel Santa Maria Starts on
Her Voyage.

Her Voyage.
PALos, Aug 3.-This is the 400th ami
versary of the day on which Christopher
Columbus set sail from Palos westward on
his voyage OF discovery, aud the festivities
arranged here for the celebration Of the day
were carried out with great success, in
spite Of misty weather At 6 o'clock. the
hour at which Columbus began his voyage,
the oaravel Santa Maria, construc tod in
imitation OF the vessel OF that name belong
ing to the Columbus expedition, which had
been lying Off shore all night, seb her sails
for her passage through the lines of warships
anchored outside the bar, but owing to the
prevalence Of a dead calm line was run
TO her from gunboat and she was towed
down the stream, followed by the Spanish
fleet, all in single file. The minister OF
marine, Senior Montigo, was on board the
warship Legaspi.
SAILING DOWN THE RIVER.
The voyage down the river past the
monastery of Laraoida, On which buildings
flags OF all the American states were flying,
to the bar occupied about an hour. Out
side the bar were moored the vessels of the
foreign squadron which had come TO take
part in the celebration. These vessels were
formed in lines, between which the caravel
passed amid laundering salutes and 'desfen-
ing cheers. The mist and smoke
from the guns made IL impossible
to watch the maneuvers of the caravel,
which followed for some distance the route
taken by Columbus 400 years ago. Fifteen
OF the Spanish hntillA conveyed the Santa
Maria several miles 30 sea, and when a sig
nal was given by the Spanish minister Of
marine for the vessels to return, the cara
vel was given farewell salute The town
of Huelva Ia crowded with visitors, and all
buildings. private and public, are gayly deo-
orAte ed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-04
WARDNER's GARRISON.
A'oops to Be Kept There for Some
Time to Come.

"ARDNER, IDAHO, Aug. 3.-Gsn. Carlin
Tlu puu MAJ. Randall have returned here from
.O .o'' sherman. The troops will be here for
co-Itli ~ .tiliehnite period, as the United States
5SG missioner has warrants for the arrest Of
ssr..s, nsn, some 200 Of which are yet to be
tian ~ IL has been represented fn a petit
Tho, ootn the governor aud Presidents
sssSs,n men have been designated for the
evi5aIl knife or bullet and that existing
N''uence proves the assertion.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

The effect of a Big dinner is as pad as
he efect of geltinr drum
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
DICK EDWARDS CAUGHT
Re Is Supposed to Be Guilty Of Numbering the
Women a. Den son Last Summer.
SOW IN The HANDS OF TEXAS OFFICES.
NeIIs-Fargs Assumes Blame for
the Galveston LOSSeS-nr.
BIaine'S Condition..

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dec. 11.-Tues-
day the police OF the little town OF
West Superior up at the head OF the
big lakes made such an important ar
rest that they put just dared to make
III public. They caught the noted
desperate IRON Texas Dick Edwards,
4 who likes TO be called Texas JACK.
the man who is supposed to have kill
ed four women in Denison ana for
whose capture rewards aggregating
$1,000 have been offered. Inc arrest
was brought about in peculiar man
ner. Edwards has been at West
Superior for several weeks having
tried TO put as much ground between
himself ana Texas as possible, but the
police OF West Superior were 1T ignO-
rance OF his presence until four
Gays ago. wneu a dispatch from
the police OF s. Lolis said it was
believed ne was tnere. II took bnt 4
lijJle time To find Edwards and ne was
al once lodged in the Douglass
county jail ana closely watched. Inc
authorities OF Nest Superior com
munica;ed with the sheriff OF Gay
son county ana the chiei OF police Nv
Denison. They hurried 20 the Lake
Superior town upon receipt Of the dis
patches ana upon arriving there yes
Ierday morning Immediately identified
! Edwards. They nave applied to Gov.
Peck for requisition papers and as
soon rs they can be made out ana for
ra'dcd 10 West Superior they will
leave for Denison with the prisoner.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec Low
ing 70 rumors that he was to increase
the last estimate OF the cotton crop.
Henry Neill. the well known cotton
statistieian. says in his London circu-
lar: For the growth OF Texas our
estimate Is /. $50, 600 bales, with an
extreme possibility OF J. 900. 600. Out
side OF Texas we are fully convinced
the loss Us compared with last years
actual grown will not pc less, and
may De more than 81 per cent Last
years crop outside OF Texas was
8 $50 600. Deduct So per cent or
:. 500 900 and it leaves the growth
outside OF Texas l. 800 600 ana add
Ing for Texas /. 600 900. would give n
total growth OF 6. 200 900 bales. OLD
cotton left over in thu country from
previous crops is an uncertain quanti-
ty. Even il it was 30 COO or 500 900
.uales and all delivered It would still
leave the total commercial crop de-
iyered at maximum OF s 500, 600
oales and we are Of the opinion its
result may be mgcn less
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-The follow
ing dispatch from Washington mas
been received: James &. Blaine Is
now on MS death Ued. The strength
sapp.ng malady from which he has
suffered for 50 long a time mas as
stunned a 5rrn hold. which warns MS
family ard friecds OF speedy ter
minstion. The disease attacked nis
lungs q short time ago and It's course
has oatfied the skill OF his physicians.
Inc visit OF d.. Janeway OF New
York % Mr.. Blaine is an indication OF
the extreme anxiety of mis- famiiy.
When the fact became known that
Mr.. Baine's lungs were succumo-
ing 10 the ravages OF the disease
plans we're laid to convey the distin-
gGisned Invalid 10 PASADENA Cal, liz
ncp IS tnst The mild and soothing eli
mate might enable MIN to rally. His
weakness. however increased so rap
idiy that l. was deemed unsafe TO
move MIN and the trip to California
was abandoned. There is reason to
believe that the eX-secretary' death
may occur At any DAY. A strong De-
lief prevails mere that il Is Mr..
Blaine's intention TO ole a commuui-
cant OF the Catholic church OF wnicn
his mother was a dcvOut member.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
A CHINESE PoRrENr.
John Plants Bulb. and luck Is Fore
told 10 rs Growth.

told ia It's Growth.
IN the fall Of the year even the
poorest ChInaman HES himself to
the proper shop and buys a Chinese
sacred lily bulb. The more prosper
Gus Chinese buys bulbs by the dozens
II the bulb, when planted, takes good
root sends up. strong. bright green,
waxy shoots and bears numerous
lilies, that is 'faht soy" good luck II
St does not, then all the faint is in the
fire, 50 20 say.
There is something peculiarly Chi
nese about the planting OF the sacred
lily bulb because you do not plant it
a. all First you should put the bulb
10 water, not very cold, for two or
three days change the water twice a
day, aud wash the bulb at each
change. When the bulbs free from its
outer skin. and Is swollen to the point
OF bursting you put it in a shallow
dish and cover it about half way with
pebbles or large. clean gravel Cover
the gravel with clean water and
change that once or twice a day.
When the plant IS started it must have
sun and fresh air or il viii not flower,
only grow pale, siczly stalks
Ia san Francisco. where most OF the
domestic servants are Chinese, the
women heads Of households are pre-
scented with bulbs BY the servants
The ladies have 10 care 70 take Of the
gift Though the household get no
breakfast until dinner time, and dine
on the following day. that bulb will
be attended TO all right II it flowers
nicely the family gets pie seven times
q week The flower is a delicately
beautiful white lily with rich, sweet
perfume.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

CHICAGO. H., Dec. 14.-This ses-
sion OF congress will be asked within
the next fortnight to make anotner ap-
preparation for the world fair. 1nis
time it will not be for the benefit OF
Chicago directors. but for the com
mittee of awards OF the national com
mission. The sum 10 be asked will
De about $500 900. ana already the
committee on awards are making
preparations TO 70 before the con.
gressmen for this amount 10 this
committee i charged the duty ny con-
gress OF appointing juries Of awards
and OF making awards 10 exhibitors.
just now the committee iinds itself
with authority out no money. Com
gress mas made provisions for the
medals and diplomas out it nas not
Appropriated anything to pay the jury
men ana the exposition company does
no, consider their payment any affair
OF it, owr.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
A GENUINE SENSATION.
4 Conspiracy TO Poison Non.Onion
Wen ut Homestead.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. IA sun
Gay paper publishes the startling
story OF Z conspiracy TO poison by
wholesale the non-union workmen at
the Carnegie steel plant in Home
stead. Developments made 1t says
impiicate members OF the advisory
committee OF the AmSlgamated asso-
citation and officials of some OF the
labor organizations sympathizing
with the locked out men at Home
stead. As u result of the conspiracy
it is alleged that several persons lost
their lives while scores OF them are
still suffering at their homes and IN
hospitals from the effects OF poison
administered to them with criminal
intent Yesterday nine or more per-
sons. more or less identified with the
strike. arrested ostensibly on
less serious charges but really Tor the
purpose OF averting suspicion until
all those who are claimed 10 be in the
cons piracy have been secured. The
details OF the foul plot as they have
been slowly but persistently pnd
unremitlinglv developed are
sufficient to cause shudder OF
those VINO read or hear them. cspe-
cially when IL IS known that at least
Two deaths and perhaps a numoer OF
others have already been traced 10
the work OF cne wiling tooi selected
10 carry the murGeroUs plan mo aN-
ecution. Ii viii De remem oered that
shortly after the arrival o. the state
militia 1T the Homestead mill and
non-rn.on men had commenced work
in the mills complaints became preva-
lent ABOUT the unwnolesome water
supplied. Many cases OF >:cSue-s
we're reported and all attributed to
the impure waller 20 firmly i'm
pressed were the physicians and OIL
cials OF the company thas the water
was causing the sickness that SUP
ply from otner sources WAS secured
and notices posted conspicuously
warning employees 20 refrain IRON
drinking the water. DESPITE THESE
precautionary measures the sir6ness
continued ana soon Ii became current
az Homestead tnat An epidemic was
prevailing among the men within Inc
inciosure ! number We're taken 10
hospitals Tor treatment and nearly
all recover although many are sii'l
iii. \ representative OF Inc state
BOARD OF health made an official inves-
tigaIion. lie found the sanitary ar
engagements good. anu attributed the
sickness TO the water Inc first init
nation the officers OF the company
haC that the diagnosis OF the Dhvsi
clans was Incorrect ana that they
were victims OF . conspiracy TO poison
that was oeinr per-iSjentiy ana sue
cessiullv executed WIS obtained mers
tnan two months since. II came in
such manner. however tnat il was
impossible TO MAKE an arrest imme-
diateiy. ana il was not until Saturday
mat the evidence was deemed surti-
ciently strong 20 warrant the aDpre-
hens!on OF at lcssJ one OF those aiieg-
ed 20 nave been implicated in the cun-
spiracy. Inc details Of the plot were
learned from a cook who pat poison
into food, VINO. urged 0y guilty CON
science. confessed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
DEVILS PLASTER"
one of the Queer Thing, Called for ia

One Of the Queer Things Called for In a
Drug Store.
An old and decrepit lady went into
a drug store and called for a devils
plaster" She was informed that the
plaster was no longer made or sold.
What is devils plaster?n queried
a customer who had overheard the col
loquy.
Il was about to remark that Il is the
first time have had call for the ar
ticle in a dozen years. The DEVILS
plaster is the name OF a plaster con-
siderably used for a weak back and
other troubles nearly a century ago
The dispensatory saws it is made Of
black pitch, dry rosin, dried worms,
essential oil Of turpentine, and alum.
1t used to be put up and sold as a pro-
prietary medi-ine. but none has been
made for years.
This morning he continued. a
colored girl came in and asked me If I
had any sweet vaseline. I asked her
what she meant. oh, den gimme ola
maids wassyline, eff you dunno what
sweet wassyline is. she responded,
airily.
"Old maids vaseline?' repeated.
What do you want it for?'
"'Miss Joe want hit to put on her
h'ar.'
Then knew she wanted pomade
vaseline, and provided her accord.
ingly"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

CHICAGO ILL Dec lj.-Grover
Cleveland will De asked to make Il
speech on May J. 1898 AT the expo
sition. At the close OF the speech if
he accepts the invitsjion. Mr. Cleve-
land will toucn the electric button
starting the H. 900 morse power plant
over in machinery hall that Is to run
AL the wheels OF the fair. This was
decided by committee on ceremonies
yesterday. Inc exercises VIII con-
sist OF the reading Of poem by Dr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes ana prayer
1t IS intended TO have the ceremonies
OF the uriefest character Ire execu-
tive committee OF tue Worlds fair ex-
pressed desire Yesterday 10 90 away
with all ceremonies al the May open
ing. Out the plan Outlined o. the cere-
monies committee viii probably be
followed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

Rheumatism is becoming disgustingly
common
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23

GREENWOOD. Miss. Dec. l5.-Aa
attempt was made here TO roo the
west-bound mail train on the Rich
mond and Danyille railway. que in
this city at 9:l5 p IN. Tuesday. The
ro0ber as there was only one boarded
the train as she left Catrollton NJ
5:j2 D. n and was evidently an ANA
teur in the business. He got on az
the fort enc OF the mail car, think
ing ii WAS the express. linen alter
finding he could not get in the car he
climbed over the end ana told the en-
cinee- 10 stop ana as soon as the train
slowed up ne jumped of and made for
the woods. Inc engineer says he
was Il white man aoout feet tail out
could rot see MS face ior the mask
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
SHORT STORIES REroLD.

The funeral Of the good woman oc-
Cured AZ q church in Maine and the
husband was about the only mourner
During the sermon. which was little
long. she man thought he would like
q smoke. Accordingly he repaired to
the frort steps Of the church, lighted
his pipe and was soon taking what
comfort he coald out of It, soon
neighbor came along. What's the
matter, John2" he asked. Lost my
WIFE lusubriously NO" in sur
prise Yes. / have begosh. If YOU
don't believe II, go in there and see
The neigh Dor took his word for IL
One Sabbath morning. when min
lister Of an Ayrshire established church
was about 20 enter the pulpit he found
that John the preceator. had not arriv-
e. lie instructed the beadle. who was
also tollman. 20 ring the bell for five
minutes longer while they waited to
see Il John came When he returned
The minister inquired: HAS John
come veto NO. sir" answered the
Leadie "Most extraordinary I Sc e
no help for IL, but you must take
Johns place for 4 day" ''Ah. no,
SIR. replied the beadle. Il couldna'
dae that Aiblins I could tax your
place. but ] couldna' take Johns
Wien Gen Grant was living in Mis-
souri, on his farm, Il country lad, a
neighbor, who was not only clever.
but made up for his slowness by his
respectable qualities, came to pay a
visit -How's your father, Johnnie?"
said the general Pretty well, " re-
pl:ed Johnny with his drawl-''for
him And your mother?" Pretty
weil-for her" And your brothers
and sisters27 Pretty well - for
them well, Johnny. and how's
your grandmother" Silence for the
space Of a moment, then: shes
dead. oh said the general, very
sorry. very sorry-rather unexpected,
wasn't it?7 well, " admitted Johnny.
well. rzlher-for her"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-23
A wooDEM cANNoN sroTY.
How They Came IN Very Ussfgl In Mex
lean Fight


lean Fight
81 fought a battle once with wooden
cannon, and won it, too" neid J. O.
Sailor. 1T was during the Mexican
war. was sent out from Santa Fe
with a scouting party Of twenty-four
men, aud we We're headed of near the
Mexican line by 200 OF the most vii
demonstrating greasers that ever cut
throat or shot brave man in the
back. We got into 4 wooden gorge
and threw up a breastworl of loose
rocks and earth across the mouth of it.
felt sure that the Mexicans would
make rush for rs that night under
cover of the darkness, and de
cided to fix up surprise for
them. We carried a small chest of
tools with us, and in the outft was a
long-stemmed, two-inch augur. We
felled six tough oak trees, sawed off
section of the stems and transformed
them into cannon. We loaded them
with pistol balls and flint gravel,
mounted them, and waited Just be-
fore daylight the Mexicans came. We
waited until tla,- were within fifty
yards, then opened fire on them with
our battery. You never saw such a
hustling FOR tail timber in your life.
Artillery was the last thing they ex-
pected 10 encounter, and when those
wooden cannon opened on them they
scattered like sheep"