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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
MIR. JUSTICE HARLAN.
How He and BristOw Had a Falling out
The RumOred Presidential Bee.

4 few years ago eX-Secretary BrIstOw
and Mr.. Justice Harlan. of the Supreme
Court, were the closest personal and pOlit-
ical friends. They worked together, and
when Mr.. Bristow. in 1876, while Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, was struggling to
obtain the Presidential nomination, he
had no more devoted adherent than Mr..
Harlan. who conducted his canvass and
placed him i'm nomination at the Cincin-
naUi convention. But Mr.. BristOw failed
i'm the ambition of his life. and retired
somewhat suddenly from Gen. Grants
Cabinet and has since kept out of poll
tics. Mr.. HarlanIhad also political aspir-
atiOns. but he found Mr.. BristOw after his
own failure at Cincinnati lukewarm in
his support. and so they had a falling out
and separated. Mr.. Harlan was sent To
Louisiana by President Hayes IN 1877 on
political mission, and as a reward for
bringing about the overthrow of the Pack
ard Government and the installation OF
the Nichols Government he was appoint
ed 10 the supreme Bench-a life position.
lie has recently attracted much atten-
tion by dissenting from his associates on
the bench in regard to the constitutional
ity Of the civil rights bill. Some person
started the story that he had Presidential
bee in his hat. and this was the secret of
his dissent, but this was.prOmptly denied,
accompanied by the statement that he
haze no further political aspirations.
\ gentleman who met eX-Secretary
BristOw in New York a few DAYS ago, and
conyersed with him about Justice Har-
lan's course. SAYS he smiled very
knowingly as he said: Il
suppose the man who opposed
the adoption of the constitutional amend
ment knows more about them than
the person who advocated them. Judge
Harlsn's opinion is very singular, in view
Of the fact tnat he made speeches in Ken
lucky against the adoption of the amend
mentS at the time they were under con-
sideratiOn. but lis course now can be ac-
counted for in many ways"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
Dead Eyes that Winked

%. OuHeS UuSette.
For wonderful stories read the Paris
Figaro. Here is one of them. DR.. de la
Pommerais was executed in June, 1864, for
murder of the Palmer type. On the night
before his execution he was visited by
Surgeon Nelpeau, who after a few pre-
liminary remarks informed him that he
came in the interests of science, and that
he hoped for DIR. de la Pommerais' CO.
operation. ''You KNOW" he said, "that
one Of the most interesting questions of
physiology is as to whether any ray of
memory, reflection or real sensibiity sur
wives in the brain of a man after the fall
of the head" At this point the condemn
ed man looked somewhat startled but
professional instincts at once resumed
their sway, and the two physicians calmly
discussed and arranged the details OF an
experiment for the next morning. "When
the knife falls" said Nelpeau, II shall be
standing at your side, and your head will
at once pass from the eXecutiOner's hands
into mine. | will then cry distinctly into
your ear, 'CGuty de la Pommerais, can
you at this moment thrice lower the lid of
your right eye while the left remains
Open?' The next day. when the great
surgeon reached the condemned cell, ne
found the doomed man practicing the sign
agreed upon. A few minutes later the
guIll0tine had done its work, the head was
in Nelpeau's hands and the question put.
Familiar as he was with the most shock
ing and CHASTITY scenes, he was almost
frozen with terror as he saw the right
lid fall, while the other eye looked fiXedly
at him. ''Again!' he cried ffantically.
The lids moved, but they did not part. 1t
was all over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
CHAPTER II.

''Malden, Mass. Mass, Feb. l, 1880. Gen
tlemen-I suffered with attacks of sick head
ache
Neuralgia, female trouble, for years in
the most terrible and eXcrHciating man
ner.
No medicine or doctor could give me
relief or cure until L used Hop Bitters.
"The first bottle
Nearly cured me;"
The second made me as well and strong
as when IA child,
''And / have been so to this day."
My husband was an invalid for twenty
years with a serious
''Kidney, liver and urinary complaint,
pronounced by Boston's best physi-
clans
''IncUrable."
Seven bottles of your. bitters cured him
and know of the
"Lives of eight persons"
In my neighbOrhOOd that have been
saved by your bitters,
And many more are using them with
great benefit.
''They almost
Do miracles ?1-lMrS. T.. u. Slack.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Two Prominent Deaths, the New Capi
tol and Other News.

ATLANTA, Dec. 6.-Judge J. n. Dorsey,
of the City Court of Gainesville, died yes-
terday. He was Colonel of the Twenty
seventh Georgia Confederate Regiment
and gallant soldier.
RANSOM MONTGOMERY, THE SLAVE
bought by Georgia for saving from fire the
State Road bridge over the Chattahoochee
river years ago, and who was again taken
IN care OF the State by the last Legisla-
ture, fell dead to-day of heart disease. and
will be buried by the State.
THE CAPITAL COMMISSIONERS
completed the business left over from
yesterdays meeting, and to-day noon ad-
called together by the Governor. A form
OF voucher was adopted and some bills
paid. Commissioner Thomas was ap-
pointed to have the various samples of
stone tested, with a view to ascer-
tain their qualities of durability.
There are twenty-five parties now
represented by various colored granite
and marble and by foreign and American
red stone. The specimens come from
Maine to Indiana, and Maryland to Mis-
souri,. There is no lack of variety both in
color, species and quality. The nearest
is koutz granite, in Fulton county, a su-
perIor article, and the farthest the Carse
Hill red sandstone, from Scotland.
RUSH FOR LIMBS.
There has been a steady rush of one
armed and one-legged Confederate soldiers
at the Executive Department to-day, from
Generals down to privates, drawing their
money for arms and legs lost in the late
war. Blank applications are now ready.
SAVANNAH TRAIN STONED.
AS the Savannah train was about two
miles this side of Miner last night, some
scoundrel threw a rock into the window
OF the ladies' car, smashing in nearly the
whole pane. Fortunately the blinds were
down, which saved from death or serious
injury passenger sitting at the window.
The car was full and great excitement
prevailed. Conductor Courtney made a
note of the location and will have steps
taken to capture the villain.
THE SOUTHERN STEAMSHIP ASSOCIATION.
The Executive Committee of the South
ern Steamship and Railway Association
has been in session to-day discussing the
cotton difficulty with the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Railroad, but have
failed as yet to agree on any solution of
the matter. Another session will be
held late tonight or early in the morning,
and some important action decided upon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
A SUIT OVER SLAVES.
TEXAS TO ASK THE GOVERN
MENT FOR INDEDINIFTCATIO

The Conditions on Which the State
Government Liable for the Losses En-
tailed by the EmancipatiOn-Prom
nent Lawyers Engaged.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6.-The Globe Democrat
states that prominent parties in Texas
will soon begin suit in the Court of
Claims, at Washington, to recover the
value of slaves emancipated during the
late war. The action VIII be based
chiefly on certain clauses of the
State constitution, which were
approved and indOrsed by Congress at the
time OF the annexation of Texas, and
which it is claimed make the United
States Government liable for slave prop
erty. The plaintiff III the case was a
strong and very pronounced Union man
during the war, and the proposed action
is indorsed and will be pushed by some
OF the best lawyers of Texas.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6, Ii p. M.-Further
facts regarding the suit soon to be brought
before the Court of CLAIMS at Washing
ton for the recovery of the value of
slaves in Texas are as follows:
1t IS alleged that Texas was admitted
INTO the Union under peculiar and diff
ferent circumstances from any other
State, and this action will be brought in
good faith on the advice of some
OF the best lawyers in Texas
and without any idea of creating political
excitement. The negotiations for annex
alton were begun during President Tyler's
administration, and joint resolutions pro-
Vldng for its annexation passed Con-
gress and were approved bv the President
March, 1915. These resolutions contained
the conditions and guarantees, the most
significant of which in regard to the pres
ent case, is as follows:
SEC. 3. New States of convenient
size, not exceeding four in number in ad-
dition to said State of Texas, and having
sufficient population, may hereafter, by
consent OF said State, be formed out of the
territory thereof, which shall be entitled
to admission under the provisions of the
Federal Constitution, and such States as
may be formed out of that portion of said
Territory lying south of 80 degrees
north latitude, commonly known as the
Missouri compromise line, shall be ad d.
mitted into the Union with or without
slavery, as the people of each State ask
ing admission may desire. Texas took
advantage of this, and in framing the
State constitution under which she would
be willing to come into the Union she
stretched the slavery guarantee to a
limit which the lawyers of the present
day say makes the United States Govern
ment responsible for the loss of slave
property. AT the next Congress of
the United States this constitution
was submitted, and provoked a long and
bitter struggle, and it is noted that the
clauses in it upon which this litigation
will be based were then pointed out as not
only Objectionable, but dangerous, and
virtually making Congress guarantee
slave property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
MORMONs ON THE MESSAGE.
The Presidents Recommendation in
Their Case PrOvOkes an Editorial

The Presidents Recommendation in
Their Case PrOvokes an Editorial
Screed.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Dec. 6.-The
NelcS, the Mormon organ, says in lead
ing article: "The Presidents message
Will be hailed by the hireling clergy with
pleasure and will receive an amount of
popular support. 1t is not shown IN what
way the destruction of our local govern
ment would affect the question of polyg-
amy. The plural marriages of Mormons
are not recognized by territorial laws
and couldnot be dissolved by commissions,
by edicts, by arms, or other earthly
power. They are ecclesiastical, perpetual
and eternal. Until the Mormons become
recreant to their faith with high heaven
these unions will be recognized by the
Almighty Being who established them
for the benefit of his people, and the full
ness Of his glory. The Presidents re-
marks on Utah polygamy will
not add force to his message nor credit to
his craftsmanship. They are a sop to
bigots and breath to the flame of popular
passion. 1t is doubtful if it will have a
practical bearing on Congress. 1t will
certainly create no cOmmotion among the
God-fearing people of Utah." The same
journal throws sop to the Democrats and
hopes that they Will defeat the proposed
measure in the House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
THE SWEET CHM TRFE

IS NV OOOo Ohi9 AOA Ing
Mr.. Jos. Jacobs, a leading druggist at
Athens, Ga, writes: ''Mrs. NJ. Myers, of
Elberton, Ga, the wife Of prominen
merchant there, was in my store this
morning, and among other articles bought
one-half dozen of your Cherokee Rene
dy of Sweet Gum and Mullein.' She
remarked that three months ago she had
a terrible cough; tried each and every
physician in Elberton, one or two in Au-
gusta, mentioning them by name. They
made a signal failure in every instance.
She became alarmed, thought consump-
ton inevitable, tried One-half dozen BO
sche's German Syrup, one-tourth dozen
Cherry Pectoral, and several other of the
articles on the market known as eXpceto-
rants, cures, etc. Finally, a friend sent
her a bottle of the Cherokee Remedy
She tried it, and before the bottle was fin
ished she had experienced more relief
than all of the physicians and the other
medicines combined afforded. She is row
well, but keeps it in the house. Ihave her
permission to use this"
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mullen for sale by all leading
druggists at % cents and 81 per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter A Taylor, At
lanta, Ga, proprietor Of Taylor's Premi-
um Cologne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07

GLASGOW, Dec. 6.-The crisis in the
ship-building trade on the Clyde is grow
ing more interesting. Three large firms,
including Messrs. Denny, have notified
their employees that their wages will have
to be reduced in January, and several
other firms Will follow this example.
TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 6.-The Trenton
Iron Company closed their rolling mill
temporarily last night. Two hundred and
fifty hands are thrown out of employ
ment. 1t is expected that work will be
resumed Monday at reduced wages. The
outlook at all the iron and wire mills here
is unpromising. The Trenton Iron Com
pany's trade is chiefly in wire, nearly 300
wire drawers beng employed.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The boys employed
in several cOlliers in South and West
Yorkshire have struck for increased
wages. Nearly 5000 men are compelled
to cease work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
Earthquake Legislation. -

ATLANTA, Dec. 5.-Editor Moraiag Ners
In letter to the New York World published
In the Atlanta Constitution Of yesterday, from
Cen John B. Gordon, he appears to be a lit
tie tender-footed generally on the tariff ques-
tiOn, and winds up by saying he is opposed
to industrial shocks-to earthquake legis-
lation."
IL is conceded that Gen. Gordon is a great
man, particularly in case Of war, and a noble
generous good man; but Elihu. the Buzite
AFTER listening TO the long controversy between
job and his then friends and miserable com
Iorters, solemnly asserted that great men
are not always wise" 1t Is also conceded
that many of the Northeastern Democrats.
with Mr. Randall at their head. are in the
same line with Gen. Gordon, if not somewhat
IN advance Of him, in fav0ring protection.
For half century, perhaps a little over
that length of time, the people of the United
states have enjoyed the benefit. or suffered
the wrongs, Of "a protective tariff, in one form
or another. II has been called high tariff,
or low tariff, or a tariff for revenue with in
cideutal protection. The cry was, and still is,
that American manufacturing must be pro-
tectcd lu its infancy until il is strong enough
to bear competition. Thus its infancy has
continued for half a century and protection
D. still demanded. Now let us see who are
the benehciaries and what proportion
they sustain to the whole popu-
lation. Take the city of Atlanta, for in
stance, and suppose that one thousand of
the population are engaged in manufacturing
cllhcr as owners or operators, IN q population
of 5l.JOO-l to 80. They tax foreign goods so
that this one in fifty may make money in the
business; that Is. that this one person may sell
goods to the fifty at a high price. We Will
suppose that the fifty buy on an average
yearly $500 worth each OF these protected
goods, and 500 of 10 Is ON account of the tariff.
No. ] is. therefore. protected so that he makes
$1,000 los the tariff out Of the fifty, more than
he could have made If there had been no tax
ON foreign goods. No. ! Is gamer $1,000. while
Nos. 30 lose 5000, each one of them losing $100
Now suppose we let the earthquake" come.
We take OF the tax and let the English. the
French and all other nations come in with
their goods and supply the fifty with the same
goods for Slo0s each. And suppose No. ! is
obliged To close 10y reason of the shock Of this
Z ''carthduake" ana leave OF business and go al
something else. 1t viii be perceived after the
shock Is over that the earthquake has given
each Of the fifty Sl0O. and that No. ! has lost
his profits of five thousand a year. The ''earth-
| quake" instead Of heaping it all up in one
pile for No. ], has distributed the s. 600 equal
/ ly among the fifty. Shall we not then let the
earthquake proceed:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
MEXICAN WAR VETERANS.
\ Reunion Held at Washington and all
the Old Officers Re Elected.

Reunion Held at Washington and all
the Old Officers Reelected.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The tenth an
nual renewal of the National Association
of Mexican Veterans met at noon to-day.
All the morning the hall, which was gaily
decorated with flags and flowers, was
thrOnged with gray-haired veterans be-
decked with badges, who as thev came
registed their names with the Secretary.
The Scott Legion, of PHILADELPHIA. 81
strong, commanded by Col. A. II. Rev
nods, marched into the hall a little be-
fore noon and created quite a stir. Six
survivors Of the old First New York Reei-
ment marched with their old battle flags.
A tattered old piece of bunting was
placed on the platform this morning bv
w. n. Brown, of Arkansas, who
belonged to the Twelfth Infantry, and car
ried this flag with the victorious troops
into the City of Mexico. Gen. G. W. Den
yer, President of the association, called
the assembly to order and introduced
Capt. Richard I. Merrick, who delivered
an eloquent address of welcome to the
capital of the nation, in the name of the
local association and of the citizens of
Washington. Gen. Denver responded to
the address of welcome, referring briefly
and pathetically to the fact that their
numbers were becoming smaller and
smaller. He spoke at some length. re-
viewing the causes and results of the
Mexican war. Gen. Rosecrans address,
ed the meeting, after which reports were
in order. All of the old officers were re-
elected. The veterans have strong hopes
OF the passage of bill placing them on
equality with the soldiers of the late war
i'll the matter OF pensions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
BATTLE WITH THE FLAMES.
The Belgian Parliament Building Burn.
ed and Several Lives Iost

ed and Several Lives Lost.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 6.-The palace of the
Legislative Chambers took fire TODAY. and
Is still burning. The Senate chamber has
oeen destroyed. The fire presents the ap-
pearance of an immense sheet of flame
Inc offices OF the Ministers of Foreign Af-
fairs and Public Instruction have been
greatly damaged. The military have been
ordered out to assist in saving property.
1t is hoped that the other public depart-
ments may be saved. Several persons
have been injured.
BRUSSELS, Dee. 6, 10 p. M.-The fire
IS now practically under control. The
SnaIn per OF Deputies, with the outlying
Dulldlng, Is mass of ruins The offices
OF the Department of Foreign Affairs and
department of Education have sustained
only slight damage. Several firemen
have been injured, and it is reported that
some Grenadiers have been killed by fall
ing walls. The Senate Chamber proper
escaped the flames. 1t is believed that
tne hre originated in the cupoIa of the
chamber OF Deputies, where there was
sun burner used for lighting the House.
The flames, famed by the draft from the
Fentllatlng shaft, spread rapidly, and
and were greatly helped bv a strong
northeast wind. The Chamber of Depu-
ties was in session at the time the fire
broke out.
CONsTANTINOPLE, Dec. 6.-The fire in
the Haskieni quarter of this city, which
broke out Yesterday, was subdued last
night, after raging eight hours. The gov
ernment is relieving the sufferers. The
fire destroyed 800 houses, a Greek church
and four synagogues. A snow storm
which was prevailing at the time added
greatly to the sufferings of the homeless
people.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 6.-The PRESBYTERIAN
Church at Kalamazoo, Mich, was burned
late last night, with its fine organ. The
loss is $500 1t was insured for $12. 900.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.-Thomas Raf-
ferty and John Buchanan were TODAY
sentenced to seven years and six months
each for setting fire to a warehouse in the
northern section of this city. A number
of recent fires in that portion of the city
were attributed to a gang of tramps with
which the two men affiliated.
SALEM, IND, Dec. 6.-The Salem Wool
en- Mills, which have been idle for two
months. were burned last night. The loss
is $4,000. The fire is supposed to have
been of incendiarV origin
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
An AnpIo-SDanisb Treatv

LONDON, Dec. G.-The Foreign Office
announces that England and Spain will
renew negotiations for a commercial
treaty between the two countries. The
Spanish Government will propose in the
Cortes that Great Britain shall receive
the most favored national treatment. The
British Government will propose in Par
Lament to extend the shilling duty ON
wine to that of 30 degrees proof. thereby
removing the grievances of both nations.
This arrangement, if made, is to remain
in force pending the conclusion of de-
hnitiye treaty OF commerce, negotiations
for which will be commenced shortly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-07
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
HOW O'DONNELL MIGHT HAVE
BEEN ACQUITTED.

n Legal LOOp-HoIe Which the Judge
Failed to Open-O'DOnneIIs Wife En-
Route to America with Another Man
The Pope IndOrses Cardinal Nc
Cabe.
DUBLIN, Dec. 6.-The Pope has sent
congratulatOry letter to Cardinal Nc
Cabe, commencing his pastoral letter,
which was read in the Catholic churches
OF his diocese on Sunday last, denuncia-
tory of secret societies.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Press Associ-
alton says that the woman who accom-
panied ODOnnell to the Cape of Good
Hope when Carey was murdered sailed
to-day on the steamer Germanic, from
Liverpool for New York, with well
dressed man.. They took a cabin passage.
Sir Henry James, the Attorney General,
has written to Lord Chief Justice Cole
ridge, taking exceptions to the conduct of
the counsel for the defense in the O'Don-
nell case. The Attorney General suggests
that, should the counsel in future cases
attempt to lnterject statements which are
In the nature of evidence, the Justice be-
fore whom the case is being tried shall
inform the counsel that such pleading is
lnadmissible and will not be permitted
Should an appeal be taken from this
full court. Had Justice Denman, he
says, objected to the statements made
by Charles Russell in his opening
of the O'DOnnell case, the defense ap-
pealed and full bench decided the words
admissible, O'Donnell would have been
acquitted. The Lord Chief Justice, in
reply, says that in November, 1881, the
Judges decided by vote of 10 against 2
that such statements should not be al
lowed, which decision had probably
escaped Justice Denman's memory.
LIMERICK, Dec. 6.-At meeting of the
corporation OF Limerick last evening
resolution was adopted to confer the free
dom of the city upon Hon. Charles Daw-
son, member of Parliament, the retiring
Lord Mayor of Dublin and formerly High
Sheriff of County Limerick. The passage
OF the resolution led to row among the
members, some of them calling the others
rOwdies. Considerable excitement en-
sued and order was restored with diff
entity