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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
CAPT. ERICSSON'S DESTROYER.
A Little Torpedo Boat Against
Which IrOncIads are POXverIess.
N. Y: special to Washington Post.


A successful trial of Captain Ericsson's
torpedo boat Destroyer has taken place
at the navy yard, Brooklyn. The target,
a square frame covered with wire net
ting, was successfully placed IN the cove.
The Destroyer was made fast to the old
Constitution. The target was submerged
300 yards away. At o'clock the signal
was given and the gun was fired. There
was but a slight report, and all that
could be noticed from the outside was a
trifing disturbance of the waters under
the bow of the vessel. Almost instantly
the portion of the target which was
above the water was seen to vibrate. and a
second later the proiectile, wooden log
fifteen feet long, leaped from the water
some three hundred yards beyond the
target, with motion exactly similar to
that of porpoise playing under the bow
of ship at sea.
The target having been raised it was
found that the netting had been pierced
almost exactly in the centre and about
five feet under water The officers pro.
nounced this trial eminent,y successful.
The Destroyer is an iron boat with hui
almost entirely submerged. Upon this
hull, placed well aft, is a deck house of
sheet iron. The hull is one hundred End
thirty feet long, twelve feet %ide and
eleven feet deep. She is a double ender
and is propelled By an engine of 1000
horse power The steering apparatus
and Tie torpedo gun-in fact, all of her
effective appointments-are below the
water level. The armament consists of
single gun placed just above the keel
son in the forward part of the boat, its
muzzle opening directly into the water,
which is excluded from it by perma-
nent valve hung by an elbow joint to the
stem and opened or closed by piston
operated at the breech of the gun.
When the gun is to be fired the valve is
raised out of the path of the proiectile,
and its place is taken by temporary
valve of wood and rubber cloth. which
fits the muzzle tightly, and is placed in
the gun after it is loaded. THIS is shat
tered when the gun is fired. AS the pro-
iectile leaves the muzzle the permanent
valve again comes in position, the little
water that rushes in runs through the
breech to the bilge, and is pumped out
by steam siphon. The torpedo which
it is proposed TO use in actual warfare is
chamber of iron or copper, large enough
to contain $40 pounds of dynamite. and
it is claimed that against this little vessel
the most powerful ironclads will be help
less. as the submerged gun will penetrate
them beneath their armor, and her great
speed and facility of maneuvring would
enable her to get in her work among a
feet of big ships almost at will and with
entire safety.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
The New York stock Market.

New YORK, December 27-Speculation
opened weak and q to per cent. lower for
the general list than Saturdays closing
prices, while Lake Erie and Western fell eff
8 per cent. The early dealings were marke d
by decline of a TO 2M per cent, which
was led by Wabash preferred and common,
while New York Elevated fell off per
cent. to 100 Subsequently there was re-
covery of d to IL per cent, Wabash pre-
ferred and common, Missouri Pacific, North
ern Pacific preferred and Reading being
most prominent therein.
In the early part of the afternoon there
was an advance for the general market of
1(0l% per cent, while Metropolitan Ele-
vaJed rose 29s and New York Elevated
recovered q per cent. Subsequently the
market became unsettled, but closed in the
main frmer. The sales aggregated 1886, 900
shares,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
weather indications. =.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
INGToN, d. c., December 27.-Indicstions
for Wednesday:
In the eouth Atlantic States, fair weather,
wind mostly westerly, stationary or lover
temperature and pressure.
In the Middle Atlantic States, clearing
weather, westerly winds, stationary or lower
temperature and higher pressure.
La the Gulf Ststes, slightly warmer fair
weather, winds mostly sOutherly, and nearly
GJationary pressure.
In Tennessee aud the ohio valley,
slighly warmer, clearing weather, winds
mostly southerly, and stationary or lower
pressure.
cloudy weather with local rains, northerly
winds, generally shifting to southerlY, and
stationary or lower pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
MORE EXODUSFERS.
A Large Party OF south Carolina Me-
grOes Bound for ArRansas.

AUeUsTA, GA, December 2.-Between
FIVE aud six hundred negroes from Edge
field county, s. g., passed through Augusta
to-day on their way to Arkansas. They are
under the leadership of colored preacher
named Hammond, who promised to have a
chartered train waiting for them at Augusta,
but failed to do so, and the party had to pay
full rates to Atlanta. They say they found
It too hard work to make a living In South
Carolina aud determined to go elsewhere
Hammond went to Arkansas some time ago
and examined the country, and on his re-
turn advised the negroes to go out there.
Il is expected thousand altogether will go.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
KILLED BY MISTAKE.
A Witness of a Murder Shot by Pc
lice I'm Indian Territory.

EUFAULA, 1. T., December 27.-L4st night
IN street difficulty with pistols carpenter
named Ware shot aud killed young man
named Grayson and made his escape. A
Missouri P. .clfc section hand who stood
near the scene Of the tragedy became
frightened and ran. He was ordered to halt
by the Indian police, and, falling to stop, the
latter fired on him, killing him, under the
belief that he was one OF the parties con-
cerned in the shooting of GraYson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Borne to the Tomb by HI. Sons

NEW HAVEN, December 27.-The funeral
OF Rev. DIR. Leonard Bacon was largely at
tended at the Centre Church this afternoon.
Previous to the services there was short
service OF prayer at the late residence of
the deceased, Theodore d. Woolsey, ex-
President Of Yale College, conducting the
services. The sermon was tg Professor
Timothy Dwight. The pail bearers were
DR.. Francis Bacon, Rev. Leouard W. Bacon,
Rev. Edward W. Bacon, Rev. Thomas r.
Bacon and Theodore aud Alfred Bacon, law
vers. all sons of the deceased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

As Usual. commercial traveller
Of a Philadelphia house while in Tennes-
see approached a stranger as the train
was about to start, and said:
Are you going on this train2''
II am"
Have you any baggageR"
"No."
"Well. my friend, ycu can do me a
favor, and it won't cost you anything
You see, I've got two rousing big trunks,
and they always make me pay extra for
one OF them. You can get one checked
on your ticket, and Wen eucher them.
Seer
Yes, / see; but I haven't any ticket.
but l thought you said you were go-
ing on this train?"
$50 am. Pm the conductor"
"Ohl'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
The Roston fire danor,noo

The Boston fire department has just in
spected all the theatres of that city.
From the statements published it would
seem that places of amusement there are
exceptionally well provided with means
and appliances to secure the safety of
audiences. The New York Fire Com
missioners insist on some radical changes
in their theatres. One of their sugges-
tions is set of skylights over the stage,
go that in case of fire there the draft
would be straight upward.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
The Coming Close of the Exposition.

ATLANTA, December 27.-The visiting
members of the Tennessee Legislature were
welcomed to-day With an address In tne
Judges Hall at the Exposition AT the
closing exercises of the Exposition on sat
urIav addresses will be made by II. l. Kim
ball. Hon. Jos. Z. Brown, Colonel w. G. T..
Breckenridge. Hon. Daniel Dougherty and
Governor Colquitt. The machinery will be
stopped BY Governor Colquitt, and poem
will be read by +. ii. Norton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
How Wonderful is Man,

Man as q physical, intellectual and moral
being becomes most completely developed in
all his parts and faculties by using daily. at
least, one dose of Browns Iron Bitters.
Many thousands are ready to testify that It
is the best medicinal tonic In the world.
1t strengthens every part OF the body, and
excels everything else In its soothing and
refreshing effects on the whole general sys-
tenn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
NTurder from Jealousy,

ATLANTA, December % The police st
O'Clock this morning reported the murder
of Susie Watts, colored, by Alex. Johnson.
The murder was committed because the
woman refused to marry johnson but mar
ded another mar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

GALVESTON, December IA special
from Groesbeek says "A fire Sunday night
DESTROYED the establishment of Stabil Bros.
Loss $4,000; insured for $1,000"
A special from Waco says "The loss by
the burning Of the Napier building here
Saturday night is estimated at $50 ,000."
A special from Marlin says: ga fire
roke out last night in Adams grocery
house and consumed all buildings between
Carter's banks and Woods corner. The
loss is over $50, 900. Partly insured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Free vaccination Ordered.

WAsH1NsqoN, December 27.-In view of
the preyalepce of small-t|ox at various
points IN the West, Surgeon General Wood
ward, of the Marine Hospital Service, has
issued an order to his subordiDates at Gin
ciDnsti. LouIsVille, Cairo and St. Louis to
vaccinste without charge all steamboat men
on the Odio and Mississippi rivers, who may
Apply for vaccination, without regard to the
usual requirement of the service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
AJewelrY Fac,orY Consumed.

BOSTON. December q "A fire was started
this morning in E A. Robinson's jewelry
factory at Attleboro, Massachusetts,, caused
by the use of nsph ha in cleaning sinks. Il
spread so rapidly that the employees escaped
With diflculty, and several were injured.
Several firms occupied the building, of
whom w. s. s. Blsckinton are the heaviest
losers. w. II. Wilmarth, chain manutac-
turer, aud Harris & Fisher, charm and
locket makers, lose heavily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
virginia mUraerer. Lvnched

PETERSBURG, December 27--It is report
ed here that two men, charged with the
murder Of Jno. Murrell and Thos. NJ Glover
at the store of the Punces, in Southampton
county, last Friday night, and of after
wards setting fire to the building, have
been captured and lynched. 1t is stated
that the murdeFeTs were taken 10 the scene
OF the murder and there hung to tree.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
He paid extra as usual.

Miss Minnie Cummings, the actress.
was locked up at Police Headquarters
in New York recently in a suit
growing out Of dispute with
Mrs. Murphy. a Broadway dress.
maker. Miss Cummings denounces
her arrest as an outrage, and SAYS that
the only reason she did not pay the claim
against her was that the dress made for
her did not fit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

LONDON, D scember 81 The Dublin cor
respondent of the DAILY Nesos says: ZAP
peals have been taken ia 60 per cent. of the
land cases decided by the Assistant Com
missioners, There are now on the docket
about three hundred appeals for hearing.
The Chief Commissioners will sit for the
frat time as an appeal court at Belfast on
the 10Th of January
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

"Oh, yes" said Mrs. Brown, as she
surveyed with evident pleasure the little
parlor sideboard. covered with old china
and decorated with highly cOlored tiles.
Mr.. b. remarked last night that was
becoming quite an atheist" and the old
lady's countenance fairly beamed with
delight as her eyes rested on a 16 cent
Japanese teapot Call.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
A New Move Against the Land
League.

LONDON, December H-The Pail Mall
Gazette believes It to be substantially true
that the government has divided the dis
turbed localities of Ireland into five or six
districts, each of which is to be under a
superior sort Of magistrate, who will be
able to act without previous supe
rior sanction and have entire control of
troops and police, with view to prompt
action in the event Of disturbance. The
Gazette adds: POSSIBLY this is preliminary
step towards the enforcement of the pay
ment of rent"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Interest on AIabsma BONDS.

MONTGOMERY, December 27.-State Treas
urer Vincent has forwarded to New York
and Mobile funds to meet the interest due
January 1st on Alabama bonds. Interest
will also be paid here on any bonds pre-
sented. More than half of the bonded debt
of the State is held by Alabamians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
FIorida Anain

ne p'neapple crop OF Monroe county is as
ns huge proportions One man viii cut
ll the present season.
t--ee COINS have been washed m bv the
90 siuia Rosa Island They are thought
1'liain the bodies OF yellow fever victims
rEtiou. 49, '--''''-@
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Redemption Of Called Bouas.

WASHINGTON, December 27-The bond
redemptiOns under the 105th call up to date
amount to 17,06S,6 $50 The redemptions
to date under the 106th call, exclusive of
bonds received 10 New York since last
Tuesday, returns of which have not vet
been received at the Treasury Department,
amount to Sc, ,702. 400,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
The Florida Translt Road.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December 27.-Sir
Edward J. Reed, the English capitalist, who
secured controlling interest In the Florida
Central Railroad last week, was Yesterday
elected President OF the Florida Transit
RAirosd extending from Feruandina to
Cedsr KEYS, in place OF E N. Dickerson, of
New YORK, resigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Indian Outrage I'm minnesota.

MOOSE LAKE, MINI, December 27-On
Christmas morning half-breeds and Indians
attacked the liquor saloon of Nelson Willett
and literally ridded the building with bull
lets. The proprietor took refuge In the
garret and was found dead with one bullet
through the chest and another through the
thigh. Several half-breeds have been ar
rested and are nov being examined,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Shot hHa Chinamnn.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, December 27.-Dr.
c. II. Rosenbaure, prominent physician,
wss asssssinsted st bis residence, nine miles
from Pine Bluff, Saturday evening. The
assassin fired through a window with a
double bsTreled shotgun, and lodged fifteen
buckshot In his Victims body. Suspicion
points to Lee Chow, Chinese laundryman,
as the guilty party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Fatal ExpIosion in Arkansae

LITTLE RooK, December 81 The Gazette's
Guerdon special says that Wilson's mill at
that place was blown up last evening.
Charles Keel was killed, and Coal French
fatally wounded. Allen Creile, r. J. Sap
pingtOn and L. Mcfarland were seriously
Injured. The mill is a total loss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

LONE JACK, Mo, September IA, 1879.
Ihave been using Hop Bitters, and have
received great benefit frou them for liver
oomplaint and malarial fever. They are
superior to all other medicines.
P. M. BARNES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

LONDON, December 27.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Standard says: "The Gus
toms officials have coutrived to double and
treble the tax on many kinds of imported
provisions by taxing the wrappers as essen-
ttal parts Of the consignment Tnns Ameri-
can corned beef In tins is taxed as fine iron
wares.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

"While playing star engagement through
New England" writes Mr.. VIM. Dayidge,
81 contracted severe rheumatism. st. Ja-
cobs Oh was recommended. used Il as
ordered, and was cured IN four davs. and
have had no return of the ailment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
See Here!

You are sick; well, there is Just one RENE
dy that will cure you beyond possibility OF
doubt. II it's Liver or Kidney trouble,
Consumption, Dyspepsia, Debility, "WeIls'
Health Renewer" is your hope. 81. Drug
gist. Depot, Osceola Butler, Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
Weakness. Cured.

LYNN, MASS, Dec. Is, 1880.
IQsve that valuable medicine, Browns
Iron Bitters, to my sister for weakness.
After taking two bottles she was able TO
walk and run as well as ever. II is certainly
9 wonderful tonic. Wh. JONES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
THE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
AN ARGUMENT ON 1.-THE OTHER
SIDE"

VfndfcatfOn of last Years Scrip
DivIdend-The stock Not Watered
Reasons why smother Scrip DE
Vidend MIghEJustIV be Given with
out Injury 90 StOckhOIders-The
Supposed Benefits which Would
Result from such a OOurse-PrOper
Dividends Will Tend 80 Keep the
stock at Home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

MEMPHIS, December 27.-M. j. Cohen &
Co, wholesale and retail cigar dealers, have
made an assignment. Liabilities S29, 900.
Assets not stated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

GABEs, December 27.-French troops
have started to occupy ZArzzis, close to the
frontier OF Tripoli. Is is expected that
Gen. Logerot will now attack the frontier
tribes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

Health and strength given to delicate
women, nursing mothers and infant children
who use Browns Iron Bitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28

LONDON, December 27.-Special dis
patches from Vienna agree in declaring that
the difficulty between Austria and Rouma-
mia has been settled and the incident closed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
.,rria Affairs.

-...-.--.d rs the Post Omee In Ss-
I'd. s-r.suld CIrsa Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
MagmpIia 8aIm.
a SURE
RECIPE
For Fine Compilations.

Positive reliefand immunity
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1t imparts the most brilliant
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1t is the one Incompatible
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-28
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-02-03

BUSINESS MEN IN THE SENATE.-Onc
OF the noteworthy features Of the new
United States Senate, which will meet
III March, is the unusual number of
! gentlemen connected will, different
business interests who will form part
OF It's me nbcrship. Twenty or thirty
years ago merchant or q banker
rarely sought, or, if he sought, sue
cccdcd in obtaining q seat in the Sen
ate or House of Representatives. Pre-.
VlouS TO the war the planter interest
was well represented in Congress, but
Northern and Eastern business men
ana farmers were conspicuous bv their
absence. The lawyers had monopo-
~ OF the positions of honor and trust,
attaining to them as arule by u regular
process Of gradation and promotion
from the lowest branch in the Lcrisla-
turc up the highest Office in the Gift of
the State. The ranks Of the Conorcs.
sloIal lawyers, however, are beng
steadily reduced, and The next Senate
viii contain probably larger number
OF merchants, manufacturers and farm
ers than at any period in the history
or the government. or the seventy
six members who will take their scnts
III March twenty ut least are business
men. while, in addition, three others
have practically abandoned law to
engage i'll commercial or other pur-
suits. In the elections which hayc
just taken place five lawyers arc sue
cecdcd by five gentlemen belonging to
the commercial classes. The business
interests OF the Countrywide mines,
railroads, agriculture, commerce and
tradc--will this year have a LARGER
representation than, possibly, they
ever had in tho highest Legislative body,
and the charge cannot fail to he benc-
hclnl. LII an oratorical way the SEN
atc may Eot be SO brilliant rs in other
days, but il will bc more competent
TO icgis!atc upon the great vital inter-
csts OF the nation.--Ne,p York Herald.
AIKEN AND THE CHANGERS.
National Grange, Patrons Of IIus-
bandry, at its fourteenth annual ses-
sion, recently held in the city of Wash
ington, d. c., adopted with great
unanimity the reports Of its commit
tees. The report of the committee on
agriculture pays the following grace
tul tribute to Hon. d. Wyatt Aiken.
1t says: "And to that other servant
who has stood almost alone as tho
guardian Of our interests against the
dcspoilers in the House of Rcprcscn-
tatiyes We offer the outpourings of
thankful hearts wherein no will be
forever cnshrincd as the gallant knight
whose lance has more than once pune !
turcd the vain conceit of the body too !
poor in farmers to furnish members
enough for q committee on ngricuI- /!
turc, wherein our profession is cruci-
fed between its dcspoilcrs, Detained
and revilcd. Let us hope that onr
Representative, born and reared in the
profession which no honors, although
rejected by the builders, will soon BE-
come the head Of the corner"
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