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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

LaTge deposits of excellent coal have been
discovered along Green river, in Washing
ton Territory.
The first issue of Boston's new afternoon
penny paper, the World, made it's appear
ance yesterday. l. is independent In poll
tics,
The officers at Fort Leavenworth deny
that Captain Payne has entered Oklahoma.
They say he is still at Painesville, Texas,
with few followers.
Recommendation was pronounced in
three churches at Santander on Sunday
against the directors OF three Liberal news
papers for attacking the clergy.
Mopgano, an italian convict In Sing Sing
prison, New York, under life sentence for
killing his wife, murdered Charles Williams,
eolored convict, by stabbing him in the
neck.
George W. Hathaway. engineer of steam
fire engine at Cold Water, Michigan, has
been arrested for completely with Heming-
way in setting fire to various buildings.
Hathaway has made confessions duplicating
three other members of the fire department.
Secretary Folger says that the news OF
the intended action OF his department in
anticipating weekly the payment of five
millions of the bonds of the one hundred
and sixth call without rebates "beiDg known
in New York hours before it was announced
was the result either of eavesdropping or
treachery."
Bernard Mcmahon was shot and killed by
burglars at his house in Philadelphia re-
Gently. The burglars were attempting to
force a window In the rear of the house,
when they were discovered and chased by
Mcmahon, whom they shot and then made
OF nd
posed to be implicated, were arrested.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher lectured re-
Gently before the Brooklyn Revenue Re-
form Club. His general topic was "The
Morality of Free Trade, I" and be denounced
the immortality aud injustice of protection.
He asserted also that protective tariff was
adverse to the Interests OF laboring men,
and that the politicians would soon fnd ii
out,
at the recent Cabinet meeting the
for Alaska was informally consid-
cred; = also the question OF sup
porting an American company which pro-
poses to establish telegraphic c0mmunica-
tion between the United States and Chilli
and Peru. There was also discussion of
the troubles with the COW boys on the Next
can border, and it is believed that action
VIII soon be taken for the suppression of
the troubles In that quarter.
Attorney Comstock has obtained e war
rant for the arrest of the managers of the
Louisiana State Lottery offices at No. 212
Broadway, New York, and, with a number
OF police officers, made a raid on that place,
capturing the books, large number of
tickets and several thousand dollars in cash.
and arresting B. Frank Moore and the
clerks Of the establishment. A number of
customers who were In the place at the time
were released. This action VIII greatly in
terfere with the semi-anndal drawing, which
is TO be held this month.
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j. H. ESTILL, PROPRIETOR.

Wimpee a severe blow on the nose, injuring
MIN badly. The negro rose and ran, and was
shot at three times. Whether ne was hit or
not is not known, as he escaped the clutches Of
the officers"
The following wonderful hawk story we OBJ
tain from the news columns of the Athens
Banner: Mr.. J. g. McElrOy, of Banks county
relates the following occurrence which hap
pened on his plantation near Harmony Grove
few days ago: While his three little boys were
standing in the yard a large hawk sWOoped
down and flew away with chicken in his
talons- The boys thinking that his majesty
might drop the chicken. followed him some dis
tance, when 70 their delight they saw him drop
his prey. As soon as this happened the hawk
commenced circiing an Ound where the BOYS and
chicken were cOngregated, and finally lighted
on the eldest boy, who was ten years old
and fastened one talon in the boys chm.
The second son went to the rescue.
when the hawk caught him on the arm with
the other talon, thus holding both the bows at
his mercy. The third and youngest, seeing the
perilous situation of his brothers. drew his
knife, went to work and succeeded in cutting
the hawk from his brothers, and killing him
The talOns were shown this reporter by the
father Of the boys. and show the gashes in
nicted By the youngest son. Both legs were
cut to the bone, just above the claw, before the
boys were released from their dangerous posi-
tlon- After his lOrdship was dispatched he was
found to be large bird. and measured twenty
four inches from stem to stern"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
THE CHARLESTON RACES.
Events of the Closing Day.-The sta
bles to start for Savannah.

CHARLESTON, December 12.--The last day
Of the meeting at the Washington Course
was a brilliant one, and the work short,
sharp and decisive. The result may be
summed up in the trite saying, so familiar
in sporting circles, "The gamblers lose and
programme were over by four O'Clock, and
In two short hours three out of four Of the
favorites had been beaten and the fastest
mile made at this meeting was scored by
the beaten horses in the consolation purse.
The opening event was q mile dash for
two-Year-Olds, the Hotel stakes, for purse
Of $3.50. In this race there were five start
ers. McDaniel's fillV, Lettina, was the
favorite in the pools at odds of about one
hundred to eighty against the field. They
got off well together, but McDaniel's rider
held his fillV In too long, and LaGloria came
in the winner of the race by a length, the
favorIte second, Bonnie Kate third, Rebel
lion fourth, Colonel Sellers fifth. Time
1:52%.
In the next race, mile and half handi-
cap for all ages, for a purse of $3.50, there
were but three starters-Fellow Play, Keno
and Helen Wallace. The betting was ten
to three on Fellow Play, the winner of every
race he entered for this meeting, against
the field. The favorite got the lead, but
was soon passed by Keno, who opened on
him at the home stretch and won easily,
Helen Wallace second and the favorite last.
Time 2:43M.
The third race, a mile dash, for all ages,
for purse of 5000, brought three starters
to the post-Ballast, Bonnie Castle and
Pacific. The betting was about six to one
on Ballast against the field. The favorite in
this race took the lead, and kept it to the
finish, winning easily, hands down, in
1:49%. Bonnie Castle second, Pacific ten
lengths in the rear.
The closing event was dash OF one mile,
the consolation purse of 5000, for beaten
horses. It brought out six starters-Duke
of Kent, Keno, Tom Montague, Pride, Iota
and Live Oak-a fine field, three browns and
three bays. The pools sold as follows
Kent $40. Keno $l4 and the field $l1. Kent
got the lead st the jump. but the filly,
Pride, soon showed in front and kept the
lead to the home stretch, when Keno show
ed up in the front and won by bare length,
Pride second, Montague third, the favorite
fourth, Iota fifth and Live Oak last. Time
las the best mile made at this meeting.
The statles now acre will probably leave
for Savannah during the coming week, to
take part in the races there.
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THE ERLANGER SYNDICATE.
The Cincinnati, Selma and Mobile
Railroad Organized.

SELMA. ALA, December 12-An impor-
tant meeting of prominent railroad men
was held in this city to-day. 1t was the
occasion Of the incorporation of the Gin
cinnati, Selma and Mobile Railroad Com
pany. Fred. Wolfe, Financial Manager of
the Erlanger syndicate, who re-
Gently bought the Selma and
Greensboro Railroad, was met by the
following gentlemen from Cincinnati:
Theodore Cook, President of the Cincin-
natl. New Orleans and Texas Pacific; Geo.
F. Doughty. Secretary; Edgar Nj. john
son, Attorney, and Louis Krohn and Thos
T. Gaff, Directors. These gentlemen in
corporated the Cincinnati, Selma and
Mobile Company, and elected Fred
Wolfe President, Theodore Cook Vice
President, Max Culm Secretary and
Treasurer, and George F. Doughty
Assistant Treasurer. Fred Wolfe,
of Montgomery; Theo. Cook, Edgar John
son, Geo. F. Doughty, Louis Krohn and
Thomas T. Gaff, of Cincinnati; Saml. A.
Carleton, of Boston; G. M. Shelly, Of
Selma, and Thos. r Roulhsc, of Green's
borO, are the directors. The company will
work the Cincinnati Southern to Chatta-
nUoga, the Alabama Great Southern from
Chattapooga to Eutaw Springs, and thence
the old Selma and Greensboro to this point
Connection with Mobile will be secured.
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THREATS TO BLOW HIM UP.
THE ASSASSIN MENACED WITH
DYNAMITE.
The Trial Continued - Counsellor
Davidge WOrsted =" ShOOs Him
NOw"-An Exciting Scene I'm Court.

WASHINGTON, December 12.-In the Gui-
teau trial this morning DR.. Spitzka, of New
York, testified that he examined Guiteau
Yesterday and was satisfied that he is insane.
The cross examination was quite pointedly
directed to witness practice and standing
as an expert, and inquiries were made as to
witness position as professor at the Vete-
rinary School.
Mr.'Scoville objected to the questions as
not pertinent
Mr.. Davidge replied: "The attainments of
this witness have been paraded by counsel
on the other side, and we think it decidedly
pertinent to the case to discover what op-
portunitles for professional requirements
the witness has enjoyed"
Mr.. Scoville noted an exception. The
witness had no reason to feel ashamed OF
his sphere of duty in that connection. The
branch of inquiry pursued by him had also
engaged the attention of Huxley, Couvier
and other noted scientists.
Mr.. Davidge-Yes; but your treatment
at that time must have been confined mostly
to horses; and these gentlemen then are
what are known as horse doctors, are they
not?
The witness (reddening, and with some
excitement, MY treatment has been con-
fined to asses. When an ass with two legs
asks me a stupid question, l endeavor to
treat him as he deserves.
General laughter at the expense Of coun-
sci. Without concluding the cross-exami-
nation recess was taken for an hour.
After the recess DR.. Spitzka again took
the stand. Before he had a chance to speak,
Guiteau broke in with the statement:
"There are a good many poodle dogs in the
newspaper business, and | want to express
my utmost contempt for these poodle dogs.
1 am going to notify the jury that tEe high
toned press are saying that it would be
stain on the American people to hang man
in my condition"
As he concluded some person in the crowd
shouted "Shoot him nOw," causing great
excitement, but the party offering the sug-
gestion could not be found, and the excite
ment subsided.
DR.. Spitzks testified to his belief that
Guiteau was born insane. DR.. SpitZka was
still on the stand when the court adjourned.
Warden Crocker has received several
anonymous letters advising him to remove
everybody else from the wing of the prison
where Gui eau is confined, so that in the
event Of dynamite explosion no one but
Guiteau NAV be hurt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
CHARLESTON FLASHES.
The Paid Fire Department Inau-
gurated.

CHARLESTON, December 12.-The old
volunteer fire department of Charleston,
after long and honorable career, extend
ing over nearly century, passed out of ex-
istence tonight under an ordinance recent
ly passed by the City Council.
A paid department supersedes it. The
new brigade was organized tonight by the
election of F. L. O'Neil as Chief, with two
assistant chiefs, clerk, and an electrician.
It will consist Of two trucks and six steam
ers, with two reserve steamers, manned en-
tirely by persons in the pay OF the city, and
moved bY horses.
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BRITAIN'S REALM.
No Cessation OF COerciOns-" United
Ireland ''--The Suspects Quarters
TO be Changed'.Land sales in Cork.

LONDON, December 12.-The Daily Nea0s,
in a leading article, declares that there is
not the slightest chance of the government
yielding to the panic in regard to Ireland,
for whatever steps may seem necessary
for the maintenance of law will be taken
on their own authority as executives, and
will be within the limits of the large powers
they already possess.
United Ireland, the organ Of the League,
will In future be published by the Executive
of the Ladies Land League. One lady is
already employed In the Office by the Dub
lin FTeenGn'S Journal
The imprisoned suspects at Kilmainham
jail have received notice that they are to be
removed to other rooms, and as they con-
slider these rooms less healthy than those
they now occupy, they have protested
strongly against their removal.
CORK, December II Forty farms, seized
under execution for rent, were offered for
sale, of which number twentyone were
purchased for the landlords. In ten cases
the tenants settled their rent.
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Weather indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INeToN, D. c., December l2.-Indications
for Tuesday:
In the South Atlantic States, warmer,
partly cloudy weather and rains, variable
winds, mostly sOutherly, in the northern
portion lower pressure.
In the East Gulf States, warmer, partly
cloudy weather, local rains, easterly TO
southerly winds, stationary or lower press
ure.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
warmer. southerly winds, stationary or lower
pressure.
In the Middle Atlantic States, warmer,
cloudy weather, with rains, southwesterly
winds, and lower pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, cloudy
weather, with rain, southerly, veering TO
westerly Winds, stationary or higher tenn
perature and generally lower pressure.
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THE MALONE TRIUMPH.
The Precise Figures of the Battle at
The Polls.

RICHMOND, VA, December IL The Gen
eral Assembly in joint session to-day count
ed the votes cast at the election In Noven-
Der. The count shows the following result;
For Governor-W. E. Cameron (Readjuster
Ill ,473. John W. Daniel (Democrat) SO, 757.
Cameron's majority 11,7l6. For Lieutenant
Governor-Jonn F. Lewis (Rep) Ill, ,259,
James Barbour Dem SO. .629. Lewis ma
ioritY II, $50 1t was found that, through
error or otherwise, a35 votes were recorded
for James 8. Barbour, and ], ,1s5 for John s.
Lewis, both for Lieutenant Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

Two MURDERERs FATALLY Shot,
On the 5th of last November, Hiram
and Valentine Mercer. while resisting
arrest. shot and killed the Deputy Sheriff
of Decatur county. Iowa. They es-
oaped and went to the vicinity of Spring
fieid. No. in Christian county, where
a brother of the thieves owned a farm.
Officers watched the farm, and ascer-
tsined the murderers were in the neigh
borhood. A trap was laid tor thelr
capture last Monday, and while out
hunting they were surrounded Oy
posse of officers. The murderers at
tempted to FIRE en- their captors, but the
guns only snapped, when the otncers
opened fire with fatal results, one beng
killed instantly. and the other ran few
yards and expired.
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PROHIBITION IN KANSAS.
Rewards offered for the Arrest of
VIOIa;Ors of the Law.

TOPEKA, KANSAS, December Blowing
to the fact that the provisions Of the law
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquor are continually violated in
various cities of the State, Governor st.
John has issued proclamation offering re-
wards for the arrest and conviction of any
person guilty of manufacturing or selling
Intoxicating liquors In violation Of the law
in said cities. Also Of any policeman, city
marshal. Sheriff, county attorney, or other
officer, for failure to perform the duties i'm
posed upon him by the provisions Of the
lnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

PRAYERS ON A RAILWAY TRAIN.-A
petition is now being circulated and has
received the signatures of those accus-
toned to travel on the New York and
New Haven Railroad, requesting the
directors of that road to set apart the
rear car on each of the morning trains to
New York for the use of those who de-
sire to hold religious services on the train.
The services are to be held between Mt.
Vernon and New York, and will consist
of Scripture reading, singing and prayer.
One hundred signatures to the petition
ere required by the superintendent before
granting the request.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
Heavv FatIure IN EnaIand.

LONDON, December 12.-The Leicester
correspondent of the Daily Ne10s says:
"Some sensation is caused here by the
bankruptcy and disappearance of Charles
Henry Francks, leather merchant, His
liabilities are estimated from e20, 900 to
100000. Francks is an American. 1t is
supposed that he has crossed the Atlantic "
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sudden Death of a Prominent Ken
tucktan.

New YORK, December IA Troy (N.
" special says. "Colonel I. z: Shattner,
of Louisville, KY, suffered a stroke OF apo
pIexy at the Troy House on Saturday, from
the effects of which be died last evening.
He was prominently identified with tele-
graph and railroad enterprises, and intro
duced the telegraphic system into Russia.
He represented the State OF Kentucky In
the National Lodge of Odd Fellows. He
leaves an estate valued at over million
dollars -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
A kentucky Tragedy.

EMNENoE, Ky, December 12-Joseph
Warford, of Shelby county, was killed on
Saturday night by Alex Shirley. Shirley
says Warford called at his door in the night
and fired a pistol shot, which wounded him.
He then fired at Warford and took to his
bed from the pain. Warford was found
dead next morning, and Shirley is in dan
gerous condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
A Wrnn0 EHao

Many persons having gotten the wrong
idea that hops are strengthening, have taken
to drinking beer and ale very freely. The
consequence is, they feel better for & short
time, but when the reaction comes they are
much weaker than before. Reader, IL you
value life, lay aside all malt and alcoholic
beverages and put your trust in that tenn
perance preparation Of iron and vegetable
tonic called Browns Iron Bitters. It gives
real health and strength to every part OF
the body, refreshes the mind, and restores
the nervous system to its proper standard.
Over 100000 bottles have been sold this
year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

ST.. LOUIS, December 12.-The French
delegation visited the Merchants Exchange
to day. President McEnnls introduced
them to the members in brief speech, and
short addresses were made by General BOu-
LANCER and Commandaut DePuysey. From
here they go to New Orleans, thence to
Port Eads, where they will make an exami-
nation of the jetties with the view of
making a report on them to the French
Government,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
Good Man "Gone wrOng.o

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, December IL
Seneca Holloway, paying teller of the
Pougbkeepsie National Bank, was arrested
this morning, charged with embezzlement.
The bank officers say that partial exami-
nation of the books shows that the shortage
will amount to between SAC, 600 and $50, 200,
which is about one.third of the banks sur
plus. Holloway was recently elected County
Treasurer.
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APrOminens JournaIis, Dead.

New YORK, December 12.-E. B. Mack,
the New York representative since 1879 Of
the Cincinnati Gazette, the Louisville Courier
Journal, the st. Louis Republican,, and
Chicago Times. died at his residence, 129 E
erysipelas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
A ComfortahIe qransecttou

LONDON, December 12.-The Paris CORE
spondent OF the Times says; ''It is reported
that Prince Roland Bonaparte has sold his
interest in the Monaco gaming tables for
e920,000.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

81 have given st. Jacobs OH 3 trial on
sore and fresh wounds Of horses, and find It
to relieve the sores in few hours. l deem
it valuable to all owners of hoEses,u y saws
Mike Goodin, Esq. Of the Belmont Driving
Parks Montgomery county, Pa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
whIrled Down stream and Drowned

SAN FRANCISCO, December II. = An
Olympia, Washington Territory, dispatch
says: "Thomas Phelps. Mrs. Thomas Dob
son and daughter and a Miss Dora were
drowned while attempting to ford the
Chehlis river. Their carriage was overturned
by the force of the current.'
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Thres chIIdrsn Rro1uned.

CHICAGO, December IA Msnitowoc,
Wisconsin, special says: "Willie, Joseph
and Johnnie, sons Of John johnson, OF this
city, aged eight, ten and twelve years, broke
through the ice yesterday afternoon, and
sill three were drowned. The search for
the bodies proved fruitless."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
Cable Comnerriinn.

LONDON, December l2.-The Standard, in
it's financial article, announced that fresh
competition in telegraphic communication
with America and India may be looked
for from new company to be launched
next month.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
Tbe Los. bv ,be PIt,,burp E,ro.

PITTsBURG, December 10 The loss on
Graft, Bennett g. Co.'s rolling mill, de-
stroYed by fire at Bennest's Station vester-
day, will fall little short of $500 600, on
which there was $l64. 900 insurance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
The New Chinese Minister.

SAN FRANCISCO, December l2-The
steamer Oceanic, from Hong Kong via
Yokohoma, which arrived TO-DAY, has
among her passengers Chung Isao, Jr., the
new Chinese Minister to Washington. He
is accompanied by his wife, his secretary
and suite, numbering fifteen persons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

BALTIMORE, ND, April %, 1881.
l have recently been using your Browns
Iron Bisters in my family, consisting Of ny
self, wife and three children, aud the effect
has been always as marked as in the case of
Mr.. Phelps. It is unquestIonably won
derful medicine. a. j. BoWEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
A DefauIter Punished.

New ORLEANS, December 12.-Oscar A.
Rice, the defaulting Internal Revenue Col
lee or, who last week pleaded guilty to en-
bezzlement, was to-day sentenced by Judge
Billings to pay a fine of SO, ,304, the amount
of his defalcation, and to serve two years at
hard labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
The PIttsbure Horror.

PITTsBURG, Pa, December IL John
Connolly, another of the victims OF the
Rock Cut disaster. died this morning at the
West Pennsylvania Hospital. All the others
except Lsffry will recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
Oarrer nTeer. HIa nIatch.

LONDON, December IA pigeon shoot
ing match came off yesterday between DIR.
Carver and Mr.. Gordon at one hundred
pigeons each for 300 side, Carver stand
ing at thirty-four yards and Gordon at
twenty-four yards. The latter used one
hand. Gordon killed sixtY-seven birds and
Carver sixty-one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13

You are sick; well, there is just one rene
dy that will cure YoI beyond possibility OF
doubt. If it's Liver or Kidney trouble.
CONSUMPTION, Dyspepsia, Debility, "Wells1
Health ReneWer'' is your hope. 81. Drug
aist. Denot. Oscaola Butler. Savannah.
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A CoIumbus PbvsIciam mead

COLUMBUS, December 12-DT. Thomas
W. Grimes, aged about sixty years, promi-
nent physician of this city, died suddenly
while sitting in bis chair this morning froaa
heart disease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-13
The Cauonbnrv CoIIs.,ou

LONDON, December 10 - Five persons
were killed and thirty injured in the coll
lision on Saturday at Canonbury, on the
North London Railway,
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4 RrnnsMiclr Ronnd Rark ni.ahled.

LONDON. December 12.-The bark Pre-
mier, McKer ze, from Sligo for Brunswick,
Ga, put into Queenstown with the loss of
her sails, and otherwise damaged.