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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
POOLE AFTER 0'DONNELL.
HE ALSO MEETS DEATH WITHOUT
FALTERING.

The London Police Guarding Against
Threatened ExpIosions-Fenian Da-
cey's Return also Causing the Authori-
ties Great Deal of wOrriment-Irish
Refugees in Paris Vow Vengeance.
DUBLIN, Dec. 1s.-Joseph Poole was
hanged at O'Clock this morning for the
murder of John Kenny. The execution
took place in the Richmond BrideweII
prison. Kenny was killed by Poole on the
night of July 4, 1882, in Seville Place. in
this city. Poole arose this morning at s: 80
O'Clock. A priest visited him at 6 O'Clock,
and at 7:15 O'Clock administered the sac
rament. Both Poole and the priest re-
mained in the prison chapel until nearly
8 O'Clock. Poole showed great forth
tude during the preparations for
the execution. On the gallows he
frequently kissed the crucifiX, and with &
calm demeanor and In a firm voice re-
peated prayers until the drop fell. Death
took place in three seconds and half
thereafter. Poole did not make any pub
lie statement.
THREATENING LETTERS.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-It is reported that
the Lord Mayor has received au anony-
nous letter containing threats to blow up
London Bridge and Newgate Prison. The
detectives who were withdrawn from the
prison yesterday after O'Donnell was
hanged have been sent back. An extra
force of police is now stationed on and
about the bridges to watch the arches, ex-
anime all crafts passing. and scrutinize
all persons crossing. In consequence of
the threats made to aVenge the execution
of O'Donnell, armed policemen guard
Hawarden Castle, the residence of Mr..
Gladstone.
GUARDING AGAINST FENIANIsM.
Extensive precautions are being taken
by the authorities in consequence of the
police having been informed of the ar
rival of the Fenian Dacey, who was for
merly concerned in the storage of arms at
Clerkenwell, for which offense Walsh was
convicted. A special corps of police,
many of whom speak the Irish language,
has been placed wherever it is thought
that mischief is likely to occur. All the
the prisons, public buildings and docks
are carefully watched.
NATIONALIsTs UNDER SURVEILLANCE.
The Exchange Telegraph Company
states that the police are closely watch
ing the houses of leading Irish National
lists.
MICROSCOPICAL SCRUTINY.
A special corps of police have been de-
tailed to guard the Parliament buildings,
Westminster Abbey, the government
offices, the German Embassy, the Mansion
House, the Stock Exchange, and the Bank
of England. the luggage of all passen-
gers landing from Atlantic steamers is
carefully scrutinized.
VENGEANCE VOWED.
PARIS, Dec. 1S.-A meeting of Irish
refugees was held in this city yesterday.
Resolutions were passed condemning the
execution of O'Donnell and threatening
revenge
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
The Murdered Millionaire.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 1S.-In the in
quest in the case of Charles Mclaughlin,
the millionaire who was shot on the 18th
inst. by Jerome b. Cox, the Coroner's
jury to-day brought in verdict that
Cox shot Mclaughlin in self-defense. The
verdict created a sensation, as there was
nothing in the evidence to warrant it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 1S.-In the cOur Sc of
a speech delivered here last evening. Sir
Charles Dixie, President of the local gov
ernment board at London, intimated that
the government at the next session of
Parliament would endeavor to pass a
franchise bill, measures for London mu-
nicipal reform, for local government and
for the reform of the city guilds. He ad-
vocated equality for Ireland in regard to
the franchise, and deprecated cumbering
the question OF franchise with that of a
redistribution of the seats in Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

stances, do with straight face and with
out apology, and he Mr.. Sherman had
no apology to offer. He said that the gem
tleman whom he nominated was we'll
known to the Senators on both sides of the
cnamper. lie was man of standing, of
character, and well fitted to perform the
duties of the office. He (Mr. Sherman )
dld not have word to say, and did not
say word against the gentleman now in
Office.
Mr.. Beck said that he knew that when
ever it suited the convenience of the
gentlemen on the other side of the
chamber, they held the civil service idea
10 be mere humbug. Theg are now
seeking to remove an officer whom they
know to be the very best officer who has
ever been IN the office. Mr.. Beck read
from the Congressional Record some re-
marks OF Mr.. Anthony, made in the
senate in 1879, in which he expressed
himself III favor Of retaining in their
Offices the men who had faithfully per-
formed their duties. Yet now every
Senator on that side of the chamber
was voting to put out man
who had done the work of his
office to the highest satisfaction
OF every man. They had always been
very loud in their clamOr when the Demo-
cratic party put man out, and the mo-
~ 0ASy SCI IuS power lue CIVIL service
rules are set wholly at naught. The cleo
ton OF Mr.. Canady was effected by vote
of 30 to %.
The Senate then went into an executive
session and when the doors were reopen
ed went into committee of the whole for
the purpose of continuing consideration
OF the new rules. The question pending
was the adoption, first, of the new rules
relating to the election of President pro
tem., and his right in case of his absence
TO name substitute who might perform
the duties of the chair for three DAYS.
On motion Of Mr.. Garland division of
the rule was agreed to so as to permit the
hrst two clauses, which were not objected
to, to be voted on by themselves. On the
question of agreeing to the third clause,
which gives the Vice President the power
OF substitution, some debate arose. Mr..
Frye pointed out that in the House of
Representatives the Speaker has the power
to appoint a substitute for a period of ten
days, and that it has never been objected
to. He called for a yea and nay vote on
the adoption of the clause objected to-
Pending the vote on the rule Mr.. Frye
moved an adjournment of the Senate,
which was agreed to.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Ell NfAHDIs BETTER SIDE.
Hicks Pasha's Bravery to be Commend
rated With a Tomb

Hicks Pasha's Bravery to be Commence
rated With Tomb.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-A dispatch from
Khartoum says: "a we'll known native,
who was with Hicks Pasha's army, has
returned here from Ell Obeid, whence he
was enabled to escape because of his
black color, and because he wore no uni
form. He says that Hicks Pasha fought
like lion, and was the last officer to fall
The members of his staff fell in one
group. After the battle $50 soldiers
were found wounded. Ell Mahdi
gave orders that none of the wounded
should be ill treated. The bodies of the
European and Egyptian officers were de-
capitated and their heads fixed over the
gate of FL Obeid. The Arabs resolved to
erect tomb for Hicks Pasha's body, be-
cause of his great bravery. El Mahdi
has forbidden that ViZetelly, the Graphic
artist, be ill-used. Ell Mahdi has threatened
to punish Fargallas, because he failed to
join him. The sheikh has sent defiance,
saying he has $4,000 warriors and seven
years provisions.
CAIRO, Dec. 1S.-Baker Pasha has
started for Suakim, and will reach Suez
tonight. He will have supreme COM
mand of Soudan. The Khedive has in
structed him to endeayUr to conciliate
the tribes before resorting to force, the
object of the expedition being to pacify
the country between Suakim and Berber.
The Khedive also advised Baker Pasha
not to begin operations until he is rein
forced by black recruits, and not to en-
gage the enemy unless under the most fa-
vorable conditions.
LONDON, Dec. 18.-One hundred and
fifty artillerymen have left Woolwich ar
Senal for EoVpt,
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ColIere students Turn Roughs

TRENTON, n. J., Dec. 1S.-Half a dozen
Princeton students, who occupied an
upper box on the north side of the opera
house stage last night, conducted them
selves more rudely than the balcony
whistlers. They refused to take a hint
when Mr.. Mackey stopped in his part and
looked up at them, persIsting in their
loud talk and insulting laughter. They
were finally ordered out by an officer.
One of them resisted and was taken to
the city hall, but after short stay was
raIaaspd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
WAS IT A LOST COMETe
A Lady AstOnished by the Fall of a
Mass of Fire from the Heavens

NdhtUftU NCUtsl Dlpectdt.
A few nights ago, as Mrs. S. j. Mer-
chant was in Brush street, she heard a
swishing through the air, and was startled
by seeing large mass of glowing matter
fall directly ahead of her in the roadway.
Her superstitious fears aroused, she
turned and ran down Thirteenth street.
She rushed full tilt against an old gentle
man, and the collision threw her to the
ground, with him PROSTATE over her.
They regained their feet, and she stated
the reason for her headlOng pace. The
vicinity at the time was deserted by all
save the two. The burning object threw
strong but wavering light. The old gem
tleman advanced cautiously toward the
source of the light, followed at a respect
able distance by Mrs. Merchant. He
gained the corner, and his eyes fell on a
strange phenomenon. In the road lay a
ball of fire about two feet in diameter. 1t
was blazing like fully ignited chunk of
coal in CRATE. The heat from the ball
was so intense it effected the obsereer's
eyes and he was forced to fall back. Mrs.
Merchant had summoned courage and
advanced to his side. Together they con-
templated the mysterious spectacle. They
noticed that the seething flames were
gradually reducing the bulk of the
ball, and that the heat was grow
ing less and less strong. They continued
to progress nearer and nearer to the
object. Finally, sheltering his face with
his cloak, the old gentleman approached
the mass and thrust his cane into it. The
part of the cane probed in was instantly
consumed, and the Investigators hand
was singed and slightly burned. He
resumed his position on the corner, and
before twenty minutes the flames had
spent their force, and darkness once more
reigned supreme. In company with Mrs.
Merchant he went up to the spot again.
To his surprise there was not vestige
left of the burning body. The ground
was hot and blackened, but not a trace
of the meteor, if meteor it was, remained
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
A Bursting Boilers Havoc.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 1S.-Two boilers in
d. p. Richards oil refinery, on Fifty-frst
street, ,on the line of the Allegheny Valley
Railroad, exploded to-day at noon with
terrific force, scattering debris in all di-
rections. Six men were injured. The
boiler house was demolished, and por-
tion of one boiler was carried over 200
yards. Two men were very seriously in
iured and will probably die.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

etlIrt has been frost bitten.
..-l.a las Eve daily mails now.

rt has been frost bitten.
al Las Eve daily mails now.
@ IS TIE scene of lively building boom.
- l.re rronf lots Al New smyrna sell for
a-o's ice factory IS ready to begin op-
stated that Gen. Phil sheridan viii
florida on military business some
r-aE THIS winter.
.ii1ens ~ Enterprise have prevented
n 20 liquors. wines and beer at the
d 11se this season.
- 'eklrr line has bought the Fannie
$500 el Tie dcfunct Independent line, and
r-n axe the place Of the burned steamer
- ic1rils. 81 Orange City. has sold his
-l zrase 70 Hon. William Laugh
e&-memoer OF Congress from Iowa,
az lVs meu that were wounded in the ac-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Why suffer longer from dyspepsia, indi

ny suHeI IUH5eT IFOm dyspepsia, Indi
gestion, want of appetite, loss of strength,
lack of energy, malaria, intermittent fe-
vers, etc.s Browns Iron Bitters never
fail to cure these diseases. They act like
a charm on the digestive organs, remov
ing all dyspeptic symptoms, such as
belching, heartburn, biliousness. etc. Re-
member it is the only preparation that
will not bIacken the teeth or give head
ache, Ask your druggists concerning its
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
The Merry, Merry. Christmas Time.

The Merry, Merry, Christmas Time.
The joyous holiday season brings to
mind the elegant gifts presented in the
city of New Orleans on November 13,
by the 162d Grand Monthly Distribution
of the Louisiana State Lottery, under the
sole care and management of Gems. G. T.
Beauregard, of Louisiana, and Jubal A.
Early, of Virginia, when over $265, 900
were scattered broadcast. The same thing
will take place again Tuesday, January
10, 1884 the full particulars of which can
be had from NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans,
La. Ticket No. 68,5S9 drew the capital
prize $4,000, sold in fifth at 81 each-one
held by Mr.. NJ. A. Sacerdote, No. 30 st.
Louis street, New Orleans; another by
Mr.. n. b. Phelps, a clerk in the City
Treasurer's office at New Orleans, La;
the others decline publication. No. 65, 71S
drew the second capital $4,000, also sold
in fifths at 81 each-One collected through
Bank of Madison, at Jackson, Tenn; an
other by party at Maiden, West Vir-
ginia. The third capital prize $4,000
was won by No. 46, 200, sold in fifths also,
two of which were collected by the New
Orleans National Bank. The fourth capi-
tai prizes, of $4,000 each, were won by
tickets No. IA, 1913, and 80, 100, sold in fifths
also to Robert Alexander, collected
through Messrs. Lockwood & Co., San An
tonic, Texas, G. G. FAINT, Madison Z. H.,
Va, collected through State Bank, Rich
mond, Va, and so on to the end of the in
terminable chapter, among the many other
participants in the Pactolean stream of
wealth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Decisions of the Courts and Other News
in the City

in the City.
ATLANTA, Dec. 1S.-The Supreme Court
to-day finished the following cases: Num-
Der twelve and sixteen, that of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company VS.. Shot
ter; seventeen, Poppell VS.. the State
eighteen, Doyle VS.. Mcintyre; nineteen,
Morgan, trustee, VS.. Harden, admins
trater, and case twenty, Meissur VS..
Stein, was pending when the court ad-
journed.
THE SO-CALLED KU-KLUX.
To-day Judge McCay rendered a de-
cision on the motion for new trial in the
Banks county ku-kIuX case. Five of the
prisoners, Jasper Yarbrough, James
Yarbrough, Bold Emory, State Lemons
and Levlck Sweetman stated in open
court that they were guilty, but that E. II
Green and Dilmus YarbrOugh were innO-
cent. The evidence as to the last two
will be heard Friday on an amended
motion. The others were sentenced to
two years each in the Albany, New York,
penitentiary and fine of $500 each was
imposed. Neal YarbrOugh, who is sick in
Jail, has not been sentenced.
CUT HIS THROAT.
Joseph Welch, clerk at Regenstein &
KutZ's fancy store, committed suicide by
cutting his throat at Ivy Street Hospital
just after midnight, while delirious. He
was unmarried and native of Ireland.
THE COLD WAVE
has departed and light drizzling rain is
prevailing tonight.
BANGS FALLS IN STUPOR.
Frank Bangs was so incapacitated by a
painful sore on one of his legs in Atlanta
Monday night that he fell to the stage in
a stupOr in the first act of the play. He
was assuming the character of drunkard.
His physicians say that he can appear to-
Oipht
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
AFTER "a HOURS OF PRAYER.
A Widow Finding $2I3,O 900 Which Her
Husband Had Hidden Before His
Death.

Death.
Akron, D., Special to Boston Globe.
Harrison Ramon lived for many years
in Hinckley, Medina county, Ohio, and
amassed considerable property, most of
which was in cash. He would not trust
his money to the keeping of a bank, but
hid it about his own premises, keeping
the hiding place secret even fran his own
family. A short time ago he told his wife
that he had hidden about $4,000 in
money, and that pretty soon he would in
form her Of its whereabouts, so that, in
case of his death, she would know where
to look for it. He neglected to do this,
and about week ago he died of apoplexv.
After his death an examination of his
papers showed that he had $685., 900 in
money all hidden about his premises.
The most thorough search failed to reveal
the hiding place, and the widow began to
despair. Then she was impressed with
the notion that if she prayed with faith
the Lord would direct her to the place
where the money was hidden. On
Wednesday she prayed all day and all
night. On Thursday morning she was
impelled to 60 to the bee hives, which
stood on bench near the house, and in
the excitement of expectation she knocked
over one of the hives, disclosing to her view
the top of bench with a pile of green
backs of large denomination upon it. A
search under the other hives resulted in
finding total of $4,000. In the afternoon
one of the family dropped bunch of keys
through the barn floor, which necessitated
taking up plank to find them, and when
the young man put his hand down he
struck half-gallon fruit jar, which he
pulled out to find partly filled with $40
gold pieces. Other jars and grain bag
were also found containing gold and sill
yer, and when it had all been counted the
total amount figured up over $213, 900. The
widow was overjoyed, and in her state
ment to the correspondent said she be-
lieved that the discoveries were in direct
answer to her prayers1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Washincton,s RirthnIace

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-At the request
of the Secretary of State, Col. Thomas L.
Casey, of the Corps of Engineers of
the United States Army, has been detailed
posed monument to mark the birthplace
of Gen. Washington
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
A Contract AnnuIIed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The contract
of =. G.. Meath, of Memphis, Tenn, for
the improvement of the Mississippi river
on the Hard Times levee, Louisiana, has
been annulled tor failure to put on a suf-
ficient force of workmen. The completion
of the contract has been awarded to Hugh
Carlisle. of GuntersVille. Ala.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Ne
and Afar

and Afar.
The sale of the Peninsula Railroad for
taxes has again been postponed.
Application has been made for charter
to build road from Columbus to some
point in Henry county.
One of the directors of the Buena Vista
branch is procuring the right of way.
The right Of way will be donated.
The rumOr that the Richmond and Dan
vile contemplate building a line from
Atlanta to Columbus is not well founded.
The grading of the Blue Spring, Orange
City and Atlantic Railroad has been COM
pleted as far as Orange City, and ties are
now being put in position.
NJ. G. Sharpe, who is the new local agent
of the Western and Atlantic Railroad at
Atlanta, is a popular gentleman, who cam
not fail to fill the position satisfactorily.
A committee of two from Augusta will
meet the officers of the railroad pool in
Atlanta for the purpose of comforting In
regard to the freight rates to Augusta.
Much dissatisfaction has been expressed
in Augusta in reference to these rates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Income Taxation Not Probable

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-In the lower house of
the Prussian Dret to-day, Herr Scholz,
Minister of Finance, introduced bill for
the taxation of incomes derived from per-
sOnal property. The bill was coldly re-
ceived and its ultimate adoption is doubt
III
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Docks AbIaze

LISBON, Dec. 1S.-Fire on the govern
ment dock yard to-day destroyed the train
ing brig Cam0ens, which was on the
stocks. Several warehouses were also
burned. The loss is f10O,0 900. There were
no casualties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
*Manv a sickly woman, whose sad ex-

#Many a sickly woman, whose sad ex-
perience had demonstrated alike the fail
ure of conceited doctors and poisonous
drugs, has obtained new lease of life for
few dollars worth of the Vegetable
Compound and has gone on her way re-
joicing and praising Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, of Lynn, Mass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
A Destructive storm i'm the Oriant

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 18.-A great
storm has caused much damage to houses
in the town of Abadia. Six large ships
and fifteen cOasting vessels have been
lost in the Black Sea, and their crews
We're drowned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
The "Graphic,, CompanY at Bav

MONTREAL, Dec. 1S.-Security for costs
in connection with the petition for the
winding up of the affairs of the New York
Graphic Company has been given. and
the company will have to answer in court
within three davs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-In the case of
Miss Keiser, who committed suicide at
the Windsor Hotel a few days ago. the
jury, after hearing much evidence, this
afternoon found that she came to her
death by a self-infiicted wound.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
NTacan,s Cnnfina,nn.t

MARsEILLEs, Dec. 18.-It has been de-
cided to transfer the Cuban refugee.
Maceo, from the place where be is now
confined to Port Malone.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

Don't dose for kidney affections Use
externally one Of Benson's Capeiae por.
Gus Plasters over Che kidneys.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
Leo Receives Rome,s American Prelate
Victoria Leaves for Osborn

ROME, Dec. 18.-The Pope yesterday
gave an audience to the American Pre-
lates residing in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19

Mr.. H. w. Tifins, BULBS Creek, Ca,
says: "My wife recovered very quickly
from malaria and biliousness by using
Browns Iron Bitters"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-19
WASHINGTON GOSSIP
The President Hears Some Music

Washington Special to ". Y. Sun, 18th.
Washington is a little too select for
fairs. but it INDUCES in their methods
of cOaXing money out of the pockets of
the good and the weak. On Wednesday
night concert was given at Castle Stew
art, the splendid house of ex-senator
Stewart, of Nevada, for the benefit OF the
Blue Anchor Association of Washington.
What is the Blue Anchor? It's an asso-
citation that sends shoes and clothes to
hfe-saving stations for shipwrecked peo-
pie. The wife of Chief Justice Waite and
other prominent women are connec-
ted with it, so they gave an anna
teur concert, for which the tick
cts were 81, and the performance
was well worth it. There was ten dol
lars worth of fun in the musical selec-
tions alone. 1t was in the ball room of
Stewart Castle, magnificent room with
a stage, and two alcOves fitted up as pri-
Vate boxes, one of which was occupied by
the President and Mr.. Frelinghuysen,
with a party of ladies, and the other by
Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite with an
other party. The programme embraced
such inspiring melodies as "Willie, We
Have Missed YOU" Mr.. King, of New
York, did some tOlerable singing with a
fine voice, but occasionally his voice got
away from him, and he emitted pro-
longed shout, which was invariably rap
turously applauded. A small man de-
veloped bassO of such tremendous pro-
fundity that it seemed to come from the
depths of the earth. The President, who
has good musical taste, listened with
out winking, or even showing the dimple
in his cheek, and pretended he thought it
was perfectly grand. The audience lis
tened attentively to "Willie We Have
Missed YOu," and talked necessarily dur
ing a Scbumann SVmnhonV and tho nor
formers finally got tired of playing and
struggled off the stage one by one, and the
symphony ended somewhat like another
celebrated performance:
''TheIe was a Pagan ninny
And he played ON the fiddle;
He began several tunes
And he broke off in the middle"
Your young ladies pounded industri-
ously on two grand pianos. This number
on the performance was advertised as an
Octotte. 1t is supposed the other four
VOu0p ladies were concealed inside tho