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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
A REQUIsIFroN UNHoNoRED.
Gov. Tillman Refuses to Send Mel
nchamp Back to Georgia.

GOV. Tillman Refuses to Send Mel
lichamp Back to Georgia.
COLUMBIA. 8. c., Feb. 15-Gov. TILL
man to-day refused to grant requisition
by the governor of Georgia for Louis s.
Mellichamp. prominent Aiken merchant,
who is wanted for failing to pay for goods
obtained from Merchant Pollard of Au-
gusta. The charge is obtaining goods under
false pretenses. Attorneys for both sides
made arguments. In rendering his decision
the governor says that be considers, from
all the facts, that there is no case against
Melljchamp, and that he should not be sub
mitted to the indignity of being taken to
Georgia as a common criminal upon a
fachninalikY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
FLORIDA AND THE RUSSIANS.
Gov. Fleming Suggests the Raising OF
q Famine Relief Fund.

Gov. Fleming Suggests the Raising of
Famine Relief Fund.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Feb. l5.-Gov.
Fleming to-day issued the following procla-
nation:
WHEREAS, It has been brought to the atten-
tion OF the executive that famine prevails
among the peasantry OF Russia, extending over
fourteen provinces. involving 20,0O0,000 people
and causing greatd stress, suffering and NOR
tality; and
WHEREAS, The people Of our state cannot
better show their gratitude tor the bountiful aid
extended them by the generous hearts beyond
our limit when afflicted by pestilence and sick
ness, or their appreciation of the many bless
ings which they now enjoy, than by aiding
those in distress;
Now, therefore. /, Francis P. Fleming, gov
ernor OF Florida invoke the aid of the people
OF cur state in contributing to the relief of the
famine-strcken portion of Russia, and to
that end recommend that relief committees be
organized in the cities and towns OF the various
sections OF the state. and that such contribu-
Russian famine relief committee of the United
States, No. 732 Fourteenth street, Washington,
y, g. as God has prospered US. let us now help
those In distress.
AID FROM BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. 15.-The Euenf,o
Net0s has started. with a contribution of
$1,000, a fund for the relief Of tho starving
people of Russia Cardinal Gibbons, Mayor
Lntrobe and President Gilman Of Johns
Hopkins University are with other citizens,
q committee to see to the proper distribu~
zion of the fund
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
KIsER's BUILDING IN DANGER.

Timely Discovery of q Fire Started
From a Defective Flue.
ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 10. - The Kiser
building, which Is occupied by the general
offices Of the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Company, amsvery near being de-
stroyed by fire this morning Ietwsen 4
and 5 o'clock. A defective alsctric light
wire ignited che woodwork, and bnt for
the opportune discovery by the wRtehmen
and the prompt work OF policemen tfrom
the station near by the Richtnomi and. Dam
vile would oave bean without records and
offices to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Dead Holdln9 His Mules Rein.

HALoYoNDALE,G GA. Feb. 15.-This MORN
ing while Green ID. Sharpe was coming from
Resource 70 Halcyondale he discovered on
passing William Hunters place. near Black
creek, Mr.. Hunter dead at his stable. hold
ing the rein of his mule In his hand. IL
might have been that the mule kicked him
and caused his death, or perhaps his death
occurred from apoplexy. An examination
will be made probably, aud then the cause
OF his death viii be disclosed. He was about
50 years OF age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Aasistance for the Eider.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The German frigate
Prinz Wilhelm has arrived off Atherheld,
Isle OF Wight, on the ledge off which place
the North German Lloyd line steamer
Elder lies stranded. The Prinz Wilhelm is
under orders from Emperor William to
render any assistance in her power to get
the Elder a1oat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Warsaw,s Nihilists.

WARSAW, Feb. ia large number of
arrests continue to be made here in oon-
nection with the alleged nihiist plots. There
were recently arrested here $50 persons.
They were sent to st. Petersburg and from
there they were sent in exile TO Siberia.
There yet remain 100 political prisoners in
the WnrsaW citadel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Popular Election of Senstors

nit aSHHiNqroN, Feb. 15.-The House CONS
Pre'iss.O On the election Of President and Vice
to-dsS and representatives In congress,
elect9on agreed to report bill. leaving the
ferrmna VI senator's to the people and COM
tures y exclusive . power on the state leRisla-
holoin'So lx the time. place and manner of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
po,lv Of the Real Estate Men.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 15-The vanguard Of
abe national real estate congress.
which meets in this city Wednesday, is be-
ginning to arrive. The Indications are that
Il will be the largest convention Of exclu-
sively business men ever held in she south.
over 500 delegates are expected. Several
cities will send delegations in chartered
Pullmans. Every section Of the country
will be represented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
FREIGHT ON GuANo.

The Plea of Americus to be Put on O
Par With Albany.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb 15-The railroad
commission was engaged to-day in hearing
the complaint of the city Of Amerious VS..
the Terminal company. Americus wants
the commission to compel that company to
give that city the same rates as Albany on
guano shipments. The company made an
answer showing the rates they would give
Co Americus and all other points. The com.
mission has the answer under ADJUSTMENT
The rates made by the commission for the
express companies are in the hands Of the
printer and will be made public in day or
two.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Defenders of Options.

Board of Trade, by ats president and several
of its members, had hearing before the
House committee on agriculture in opposi-
tion to the anti-options BILL. They followed
substantially the same line of argument
taken by all former opponents of that class
of legislation,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Louisiana,s Lottery Going to Mexico

New ORLEANS, La, Feb. 15.--It is an
nounced that the true secret Of the with
drawal of the Louisiana Lottery Company
from attempts to procure o renewal of its
charter is that arrangements have been
made to remove the lottery TO Mexico in
1898. President Diaz has expressed himself
as favorable TO the proposition, provided
the lottery will make as favorable an offer
TO Mexico as it has,to louisiana. This has
been tactitly agreed upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
a Carpet Mil Burned.

manufacturing plant of John & James
Dobson, carpet manufacturers at the Falls
Of Schuylkiil, suburb Of this city, was
again visited by fire this afternoon and one
Of the large mills, with all its contents, was
DESTROYED. entailing loss estimated at
S150, 600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Eleotad TO PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, Feb. l5-John A. Willox, pro-
prietor and editor of the Liverpool Courier,
has been elected to the vacancy IN the
House Of Commons for the Everton divis-
ion of Liverpool, caused by the death of
Edward Whitley. Mr.. Wi.lox is a con-
servative The Gladstonians made no
nomination
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
10 Cut Down Wages.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Feb. 15.-The Potts.
Vile Iron and Steel Company will make
sweeping reduction Of wages of 10 per cent.
at their Fishback plant, to take effect
Thursday. The company employs 600 men.
feared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Sarah Althea Terry Insane.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Feb. 15.-Mrs.
Sarah Althea Terry, the widow of Judge
Terry, and previous to her marriage with
Judge Terry, OF divorce suit notoriety, has
become violently Insane and yesterday
wandered away from the house of friend
and was not found until this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Yard Indicted.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, FOB. 15.-Henry II.
Yard was to-day indicted by the grand
jury in the Upited States district court on
a charge of aiding and abetting Gideon w.
Marsh, president of the Keystone National
Bank. in the embezzlement Of the funds of
that institution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Crisp and Mills Roth M.

Crisn@ @'ralNGToN, Feb. 15.-Neither Speaker
Ihaksn NoF Representative Mills has yet
them o,' oI the effects OF illness. Both Of
least ssnt TO go away for a month at
House spsaker Crisp stayed away from the
hsfelt tbat tb representative Mills said that
here. 3' ne himself was not able TO be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
A Blaze at Darien.

DARIEN. GA, Feb. ia large fire 90
CURED last night, destroying nearly a
whole block, burning from Walkers corner
70 The office occupied by the James K.
unknown. The loss is about $4,000, with
$500 insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Purcnases of silver.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-OHers of silver
to the treasury department to-day aggre.
gated $4,000 ounces. The amount pur-
ch lsed was 42S, 900 ounces at 1850 cents to
.yU15 cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Walsalrs Anarchists.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The anarchists who
were arrested in Walsall on q charge OF
having In their possession explosives for an
unlawful purpose. were to-day committed
for trial. Bail was demanded IN 81, ,000
each, with TWO sureties Of 9500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
DeLesseps Better.

PARIS, Feb. i5.-The condition Of NJ. de
Lesseps, whose critical illness was an
nounced yesterday, has improved. Hig
friends, however. are still anxious con~
cernipg him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Eaan Defended.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Pail Mou Gazette
to-day publishes long letter IN defense of
MIR. Egan, the United States minister 10
Chile. The letter was sent from Valpa-
raiso by ''an Englishman and conserva-
tive
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Pan Handle strikers pischarrad

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 15.-All Of the
striking Pan Handle machinists were dis
charged this morning. The company has
not yet employed any non-union men in
their places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
WILSON BiHHETr APPEARS IN TOWN.

Wilson Barrett arrived hero Unexpectedly yesterday On
the City OF New-York. He did intend come. he
said TIL few hours before the ship .oiled He viii
stay only week and his purpose Is ~ make pre-
mlnay for his in this country which
will begin in Philadelphia on November I. He intends
while few actors for his company, which
already includes two three One OF these
IS leading lady. Miss Maud Jeheys who has been in
his company for years and has mode rapid progress
from :ninor place. Mr.. Barrett spiaks enthusAs.
tcay her ability and stalnments. Mss Eastake will.
OF course come, and neither Will George Barrett.
Of his last experience ia this country are
pleasant In other respects than those noted the COM
pany will lie Ia goy the that which supported Mr..
Barrett his last visit here.
NJ. Barrett has two plays to Offer One is Tho
Bondman' which he Is adgpung from the novel OF the
same name By Hall Caine. The eid partly In
the Isle OF Man and patty Iceland The other play 10
called "Our Pleasant Sins and Is written BY Mr.. Bar.
rett and Charles Hannah. Beside these Mr.. Barrett will
give several o. his old plays and will appear in the title
part "Othello." which he has never given here. He
will also play Hamlet"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
AW.c.rr. SCHOOL or METHODS OPENED

Ocean Grove, y. j., Jnly (>pccaD.-Thc annual
summer school II methods II the Ncw-JcrScy Womans
Christian Temperance Union opened here today.
There a large attendance Of the white ribbon
women. At the morning session Mrs Il. Anderson.
Of Trenton, read the first paper How to Secure
Large Audience at Temperance Lecture and How 10
PAY ENpcnscs.7 Miss Ala oule,r Of Trenton. state
the work IT her department. laying special stress on
the relation Of dress 10 physical development. Mrs.
A. NJ. Hammer. Of Philadelphia closed the exercises Of
The morning with Bible reading. In the afternoon
Mrs. II. H. Forest. Of Philadelphia presented paper
1.-THE Model W. G. 7. IT,; and DR.. C. \. D1rman
Of Boston. gave Illustrated lecture on "rhc Effects
Of Alcohol Mrs. Lucy Leggctt Of Washington
ID. C., read paper on q" Journal, m" This evening
John g. WOolcy, Of Minneapolis. gave a stirring adj
drcSs 10 q large audenc" in the Auditorium. The
meeting viii be continued tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07

tomorrow night the progress Of work In organizing
a special committee for carrying on the campaign
The campaign committee TO be chosen Will be Of the
leading workers In each OF the five wards. and VIII
probably be composed OF five delegates from each ward
1t Is proposed 70 begin the campaign work at once.
but the mass-meengs. OF which there will be several
and which will be addressed by we'll known Republicans.
Will not begin before the latter part Of August or
early In september. Chairman AllertOn Is loyal and
earnest Republican and has already done hard and
effective work. lie said yesterday with regard 10
the statement that he at time. few years ago.
leaned toward the Mugwump contingent: have fire.
Quently before been accused Of this great an
noyance. and The mistake undoubtedly arose from the
fact that my brother. David AlertOn. Mugw,mp
IN 1884 delegate to the Independent Republican Con
yen,ion that held In New-York CITY, and. rs
believe secretary Of the organization there perfected
While / have a times disapproved Of the actions OF
our leaders. and have exercised what believe 10 be
not only the privilege, but the duty Of all members OF
p0litical party Cicise freely the conduct Of those
In temporary control Of the organization. ! have al
ices OF my parry, and have never cast ballot for
any other than the Republican nominees In any Ma
tional or State election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
UNION PACIFIC CHANGES.

Boston, July edward Garfield the assistant
treasurer Of the Union Pacific Railway, Will resign IN
october and the New-Yorh Office will be given up.
The Union Trust Company will continue to transfer
stock and pay coupons. The Office of assistant treas
urcr was created for Mr.. DillOns convenience ana
It was essential during the funding operations. but
the Boston Office is now able 10 handle all the com
pany's financial matters.
san Francisco. July 6.-"The Examiner SAYS that
Il j. generally understood in railroad circles that the
Upton steamship Line between the orient and Port
land Orc in connection with the Union Pacific Rail
road Is to be discontinued after the arrival Of the next
steamer At INrtland. II l. stated that the ~crvlc"
will tease on account of a recent understanding be
tween President huntington. Of the southern racine
and President Clark OF the Union Pacihc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
GIn0ltY OrrIOOK Az rHE PFlCH CROP.

Chcsertown, Md. July G-In the Kent county
peach orchards the June drop IS going on ihs
fan of fruit is caused by little Insect THE cu'cu'
which stlngs many OF the young peaches ana "hch
the trees are full all cannot he matured 80 the weaker
die for want OF nOur1s hmcnt. The currui Is ABOUT
the size Of horse fly. According to the growers tle
crop OF Kent County Will not be more than lo'ooo
baskets of peaches this year. Last year II was o'er
$500 900 baskets. In Queen Anne's the veiuiot Is
that the crop will be light. not more thnn i''ooo
baskets Last year II about 100000 Inc o'heF
eastern shore counties have not many trees bht "a'
there will bear lightly.
Among the MARYLAND hills OF the Blue Ridge Noun
,o,ns & country that bids fair TO rival the Eastern
shore In the raising OF the peach One OF the largest
growers near Edgemont says that the crop biu' i"F
70 be good one unless the drop nov ON proves very
large superintendent +. =. stacey, OF the b"'''i'rc
and Delaware Bay Railroad, estimates the eoP az at
70 600 baskets whereas last year II was I3io,oo
baskets Superintendent Mills estimates the OeH"aH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
FORMATION OF A NEW CLUB.
ENTHUSIASTIC CoLoRED REPUBLICANS OF THE
XIXth ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.


Although there Is already colorcd Republican
club IN the XIXth Assembly District an additional
one was recently organized and It's second regular meet
Ing held last night at SXty-Seventl-st' ana te
boulevard. New names added 10 the roll until
Il reached 1913 last night. There were nearly II nun
drcd present at the meeting. which was ehth"sisuc'
permanent name was adopted The Elicit
F. shepard Coored Republican Club OF tho
X1Xth Assembly District. speeches were made
by Aaron stll. J. Wright. william Nelson Beverly
W. H. Randolph, T. W. Bohannah and Joseph burhc.
The speakers dwelt upon the fact that all the good
which the colOred had received had como
through the efforts of the Republican party while the
Democrats had been their enemies and they could
expect nothing from them al any future time.
Vivid pictures drawn OF the crueltio' ana ont
RACES upon the colOred people OF the United States
for which the Democrats either directly or In
directly responsible The Republican party was called
the fostcr-mother OF the colored man, and frequent
applause greeted each reference to the fostering care
Of the Grand Old Party. 1t decided to drill the
members OF The club at each meeting the methods
OF folding ballots and voting according to the Aus
trlan system. Meetings viii BE- held frequently
during the campaign. The following resolutions were
adopted unanimously:
"ReSOlved, That the colored voters Of the XlXth
Assembly District in meeting assembled commend the
action OF the state Committee I'm its wise action of re-
eectng William Brookfeld chairman. to direct tho
politics OF this the Empire state. during the Presi
dental campaign.
Resolved. That take especial pride In COM
meding the State Committee in It's wise Se"con OF that
veteran OF the late Civil War; champion OF the Re
publican principles and Christian gentleman. tbs Rev.
j. Il. r. Smith, cOmmltteeman-atarge 70 represent
the colorcd voters OF this state that in the Rev Mr.
Smith we have who is we'll known throughout
the state indefagTble worker for the Repub-
can party at all times and upon all DECISIONS one who
has sulked displayed anger because Of per-
sOnal disappointment"
An executive committee was appointed as follows:
James f. seaman. Charles W. Lane. y. W. Brown.
i. Holland. W. H. Randolph, VI. NJ. ConOver Frederick
Williams, Robert Harris, Henry Downs. Henry Gun
bingham, J. Il. Evans. Charles W. Whitfield W. West
lev Jones. and W. Wilson. The officers ~ the club
r. W. BOhannah. president; James a. Campbell
frst vice president; Robert Harris. second vice pres,
dent. Frank steven. secretary. ". ii. Randolph.
treasurer and james Thompson, sergeant AT arms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
THE MYSTERY STILL CNSOLVED.
30 NEW FACTS WE'RE BROUGHT OUT AT THE IN
QUEST or LIZZIE BUHLERs DEATH.

QUEST or LIZZIE BUHLERs DEATH.
The Inau.st on the death q Lilzle Buhier whose
ueng,i BODY va. found the railroad track OF tho
nushwrk Railroad on Saturday morning, was begun by
Coroner Uraucon IN schooh0usc ~ East Williamsburg
L. l. lat night. The building ned with friend,
~ m. dead woman and villagers. The nf-t witness called
Wa Edgar Wortincton. the engineer Of the locomotive
which drew that supposed u have run over
Lizzie Buhcr. He testified that far he knew, be-
had any II" had found blood spots
hi. engine although De had made the usual examination
~ the md u the tip. lie hal made special eNamna
ton when be- heard that women been over. but
blood Tpt, Other sign, OF the accident. lie
positive that had one been standing the track
the point which Lizzie Buhicr's body found
he would have been able u have seen thcm. In his
opinion. II Lire BUTLER had been stpudlng track
she would have been thrown 20 side In most
whore engine struck PROSTATE body II dragged
along The track by the wheels.
The engineers testimony was cor-oborated By Dertram
Smith. conductor and Patrick MUD on. Frederick w
Hess anl Alonro Kyle brlkcmcn. The engineer had
tined that all tho train, had been with the
pulling the Hess thought the . :I5 freight train
had been pushed. and not pulled. by The engine.
Adam Kramnach testified that he home on the
night 81 I!lIie Buher's death but had not seen or
leard pass along ho railroad al or ncar The
hour when Mr., Buhlcr she parted from daughter
lie also testified to finding tho body SATURDAY
lnc. and to is condition when found. Buhlcr
called and REPEATED III" statement she had already
10 the coroner adding that about six weeks ago but her
boy whose she did not rcman or had taken Lizzie
% picnic He called on Lizzie several times 'rwsrd
but she hal no: appeared Tor his company
had kept ont Of his way.
Or. \. G.. Coombes and Dr. Vincent Judson testified
to performing the autopsy and the extent
OF the girls wounds They reiterated their former
that they heeyed that dead beet struck
The head before her body had been placed the track
Tho inquest WAS adjourned until Friday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
A CONFERENCE AT TIE WHITE HOUSE.
CONSIDERING TIE NATIoNAL COMMITTEE CHAIR.


MANSHIP AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Washington July 6.-There important politl-
cal conference the White House this morning at
10 O'Clock, nj which present the President Sec
rotary Elkins, W J. Campbell chairman ~ the Re
publican National Committee; Commissioner Carter
and senator spOoncr. The selection u a successor
10 Mr.. Campbell chairman OF the National Com
mittee and the selection OF the Executive or Cam
paign Committee the main subjects Of discussion
The conference lasted uNtl IL 80 O'Clock. and at It's
conclusion Mr.. Campbell said that nothing had been
settled with regard TO the two questions under con
sideration. lie said he would appoint the Executive
Committee as soon possible rs he was anxious TO
get the matter on his hands that he could home.
II would first be necessary however for him 10 con
fer with certain people In New York. He thought the
committee would be announced IN day or two. lo
declined positively 81 what names are under con
sideraion who might possibly be- selected Mr.
Campbell left here for New York this morning.
When the executive committee IS appointed the
chairman will ISSUE call for IL Ia assemble about
July 10 and the chairman will then De- selected.
II Is stated here to night upon good authority TINT
tho President and his advisers are favorable 10 The
election Of senator Proctor e Vermont n chairman
Of the Republican National Committee" and that II
senator Aldrich, OF Rhode Island. Is mentioned, and
senator Mcmillan. OF Michigan Is also spoken ~.
Milwaukee. July Gil. e. PAYNE wnnt, senator
elected chairman OF the National Republican
Committee. successor tD ". j. Campbell To
complsh this f. necessary that the senator should
this Mr.. Payne has announced that he IS willing 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
RICHMOND TERMINAL REORGANIZATION.

The committee Of fifteen Of the Richmond Terminal
securl,y ho,ers Yesterday for the first time since
they received the letter from DreXel Morgan Co. dc
oning the undertake the reorganization Of tie company
owing to the attitude OF W. i. Clyde. The purpose Of
lie men present was seek some means Tor arTahS
ing nm amcable denomination All that could be
learned subsequently that W. p. strong, the CHAIR
man. was authorized to appoint committee OF three
to confer with Drcxel. Morgan e Co., or some other
banking house. In the hope OF setting satisfactory
rrOr gallIzation movement on foot owing 10 tie alb
srncc in Europe G.. Foster Peabody, spencer lIasA
a. CO. withdrew from the committee Of fifteen.