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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
MIDWINTER SNOWST0RMS
ANOTHER "SLTDE" IN COLORADO
COSTS EIGHT LIVES.

The Rescuing Party at Ouray Narrowly
Escape an Avalanche-Four of the
Recovered Corpses Carried Over a
Preeipice by the Rushing Mass-Trains
Everywhere Belated.
DENVER, Dec. 25.-Further particulars
of the terrible accident at the Virginia
mine near 0uray on Friday last have just
been received by special messenger. I'm
mediately upon the receipt Of the news of
the disaster party consisting of 81 per-
sons left Ouray to bring in the dead. The
journey to the mine was made in the face
of great perils as terrible storm was
raging. After having cared for the
wounded and improvised sleds for
the bodies of those killed, the party
started on their return. When
Cumberland basin was reached a Sec
ond snowslide occurred, but the party sue
ceeded in reaching the edge of the ava
lanche before it struck them and thus
escaped instant death, The sleds, con
tanning four dead bodies, however, were
carried 1000 feet down the mountain to a
precipice 500 feet high, over which they
were hurled, and there they must remain
until spring. The party finally reached
Ouray. nearly dead from exhaustion.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The mails are
coming in slowly today. Snow has de-
layed trains North, South, East and West.
Those from the East on the Boston and
Springfield, and Boston and Providence
roads, are three hours late; those from
the South two and half hours, while the
Western mails had not been heard from
at all at IL O'Clock; they were due at
O'Clock. The noon Pittsburg mails. from
the West and Southwest, due at II O'Clock,
were reported to be four and half hours
behind. They VIII probably be later still.
Travel in this city to-day was subject to
less interruption, the streets having been
partially cleared of snow.
DENVER, Dec. ga dispatch from Tel
lurlde, via MOntrose, December "a, says:
"At noon to-day snow slide came down
the Marshall Basin, carrying off the shaft
house of the Mendoza mine, in which
were fourteen men, eight of whom were
killed and two injured. Four OF the men
dug themselves out. No further particu-
lars are at present known. A large body
will leave here in the morning for the
scene of the disaster"
CINCINNATI, Dec. 26.-The river is still
rising at the rate of 2 inches an hour, and
marked AZ feet at 10 O'clock tonight. No
serious inconvenience will be felt unless
the water gets above 80 feet. 1t is not eX-
pected now that it will rise more than
feet more. The higher temperature, how
ever, is melting the snow, and small
streams are rising fast
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
The War in Soudan.

LONDON, Dec. ga dispatch from
Paris says that telegram has been re-
ceived there from Cairo announcing that
El Mahdi and his forces are advancing
from Ell Obeide, and are expected to reach
KhartOum in ten days.
A dispatch from Cairo says that 5000
Arabs are threatening Duem. The Egyp-
tian cavalry at Suakm has captured 800
head of cattle belonging to the enemy.
CAIRO, Dec. 26.--The latest adyces re-
ceived here are to the effect that Ell Mahdi
is still at Tl Obeide
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Internal Machines Exploded.

LONDON, Dec. ga terrible explosion,
supposed to have been caused by Internal
machines, occurred at Brickenhead yes
terday. Nobody was killed. A lamp
lighter named Butler observed two men
watching canister burning opposite a
dwelling house. Going up to the canister
he kicked it few yards, when suddenly a
terrible explosion occurred, breaking the
windows in all the houses in the vicinity.
The two men who had been watching the
burning canister escaped and there is no
clue to their indentity. A fuse foot and
a half long was found near by, together
with leather match case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Lotta's Success.
London Letter.

Lotta, the American actress, made her
debut in London in "Musette.'' Person.
ally she was successful. Her acting,
dancing, and singing were much admired
and applauded. Curiosity was created to
see her in better parts. The play itself
was unfavorably received. There we're
loud Interruptions throughout the per-
formance, and the cries of dissatisfaction
were increased by the injudicious at
tempts of the management to suppress
the disturbances by the aid of the police.
The actor Dacre, who was recently un-
successful in suit for divorce against
his wife, was In the cast. He was hoot-
ed. The audience was a brilliant one.
Mr.. Henry LabOuchere and the critics
were present. Miss Lotta was presented
with bouquet by Lady Lonsdale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
A Big Exhibit of Tobacco

RALEIGH, n. c., Dec. 26.-Commissioner
General MOrehead, of the Worlds EXpo-
sition of New Orleans, stopped at Durham
yesterday to inspect the tobacco factories.
President Carr, of BlackwelPs Durham
Tobacco Company, has applied for 5000
square feet of space at the Exposition.
proposing to illustrate every department
of tobacco manufacture. 1t is estimated
that this exhibit win cost the company
100000. Other factories will make SINH
lar diSnIav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
To Settle the Greek Trouble.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Secretary
of the Interior has ordered Inspector Ben
edict, Agent Tufts and Special Agent
Townsend to proceed at once to Musko-
gee. Indian Territory, to thoroughly in
yestigate the Greek troubles arising from
the recent elections Of the chief and make
recommendation looking to a settlement.
These recommendations VIII form the
basis Of final action by the Interior De-
partment, and the gentlemen above named
have been instructed to inform the Creeks
that the department will, if necessary,
enforce the action recommended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Franco-Chinese a frairs

LONDON, Dec. 25.-A member of Mar
quis Tseng's suite, in an interview, said
that no rupture of relations between
China and France has yet occurred. The
Secretary Of the Chinese Legation remains
in Paris. The Marquis is awaiting orders
from China, the purport of which, when
received, will be quickly impaired to the
negotiations between China and France
are at a standstill
GENEVA, Dec. 25.-The International
League of Peace and Liberty has ad-
dressed a manifesto to France request
ing arbitration of the Tonquin question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Gen. RTcxenzie's Ailment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Gen. McKen-
zie, commander of the Department of
Texas, is afflicted with mental trouble
occasoned by nervous prOstration. He
has been relieved of the command tempo
rarily, and the affairs of his department
are now directed by Gen. Schofield. No
further action has been taken by the War
Department, as it is desired to await de-
yelopments before ordering the Medical
Board TO examine Gen. Mckenzie. 1t is
hoped that his troubles will only be tenn
pOrary, but his condition causes grave
apprehension to his friends. The War
Department was informed about one
week ago Of his condition, and that he
was under the care Of surgeon at his
Headquarters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Instead Of feeling tired and worn q

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
An English Insurance Company With

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The Standard
Fire Insurance Company, of London,
whose United States Trustees are Gen. u.
5. Grant, VIM. a. WheelOck, President of
the Central National Bank of New York,
and John j. McCOOk, and whose resident
manager in this city is 7. Y. Brown, has
decided to withdraw its agency from this
country. 1t has reinsured all its out
standing risks in the Irying's Insurance
Company of New York. 1t is stated that
the withdrawal is in no way traceable to
its business on this side of the Atlantic.
which has been uniformly profitable and
successful, and the assets here are largely
in excess Of its United States liabilities.
There will be, it is said, no Inconvenience
or loss to any policy holders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

WAsHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-Under
the provision Of the last post office appro-
priation bill that when the compensation
OF any Postmaster of the fourth class
reaches $3.50 for four consecutive quar-
ters, exclusive of commission on money
order business, he shall be assigned to
the Presidential grade, the following
named fourth-class offices have been
placed upon the list of Presidential Off
ces, with salaries of Postmasters as stated /:
Yorkville, S. O., $1,000; Morristown,
Tenn, 81 200; JOnesbOro, Penn. $1,000;
ROcknill, S. c., $1.100; Athens, Tenn,
81, 100; Quitman, Ga, $1.100.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
SHOT DOWN BY NEGROES
BULLETS IN A BOARDING HOUSE.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 25.-Mrs. D. c. Gibson
keeps a large boarding house in this city.
Sne is separated from her husband, D. c..
Gibson. Last night, while the boarders
were at dinner, Gibson entered the dining
room and attacked John Burlington with
a pistol. The first shot struck Arthur
Mulholland and the second and third
struck Burlington. Gibson then fired into
his own brain. Burlington is believed to
be mortally wounded. MulhOlland is not
dangerously hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Harriet Marines Statue Unveiled,

Boston, Dec. PA large crowd was
in attendance at the old South Church
this afternoon, to witness the unveiling
of the statue of Harriet MARITIME. The
audience was composed mostly of ladies,
There was quite number of literary per-
sons present. At about 3:15 O'Clock the
statue was unveiled, after which the
opening address was delivered by Mrs.
Mary A. LivermOre, who was followed by
Wendell Phillips and William Loyd
Garrison, Jr. The cost of the statue is
between $4,000 and $4,000, which has
been subscribed entirely by women.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
An ORANGE Riot in CoDada

ST. JOHN, N. F., Dec. 26, P. MA
formidable riot occurred at Harbor Grace
this evening. The Orangemen of the city
turned out in procession with their regalia
and flags, when they were attacked by
Irish, and three men were killed and
several mortally or severely wounded.
The riot at this hour has not been quelled.
Detachments of infantry and cavalry and
police are being dispatched by train and
steamer to the scence of the riot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

TORONTO, Dec. 26.-Dr. Beatty, a Coro-
ner of Lambton, while holding an inquest
to-day on the body of Mrs. Gibbs, who was
murdered Saturday, died suddenly.
c.dIR' TROY n; 1, T., Dec: 26.3Mrs. Martha
Sunday morning, without a struggle, in
her church pew in MOriah, while the con-
gregatiOn was singing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Trurk Line
Commissioner Albert Fink, issued a
notice to-day announcing that having re-
ceived satisfactory information that the
rates on cotton were not being main-
tanned, said that rates from all points
IN the circular would be reduced 10 cents
per 100 pounds, the change TO take effect
December p. If this reduction of tariff is
not strictly maintained by all lines a
further reduction will be made
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Western union Dividends

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-At a meeting of
the Executive Committee of the Western
Union Telegraph Company to-day, it was
decided to open the transfer books on
January 2, instead Of January 16, as was
previously ordered. This action is
simply taken to accommodate investors
and will not alter or effect the payment
of dividends on and after January 10. to
stockholders on record at the close of the
books on the 20th inst
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

ically. New York, Massachusetts,, Della
ware and Maine, with their great interests
In the settlement of the question, were
represented, as were also the Pacific
coast, the great lakes, the Gulf States and
the Mississippi river. He was satisfied.
he said, that the committee was strongly
IN favor of doing something at once for
the revival of American shipping, and he
was inclined to think that majority of
the committee would be found favoring
free ships. Mr.. Dingley was also placed
first in the list of Representatives on the
new Committee on the Revival of Ameri-
can Shipping. He was prominently iden-
tlned during the last Congress with the
question for which this committee was
appointed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
keeping Hin the Pork scare.

PARIS, Dec. 26.-Paul Bert has written
letter to La FOltalre, in which he argues
that the fear of an outbreak of disease
from the use of American pork is in no
way chimerical. He quotes the state
ments of Mr.. Delmers, an inspector at
Chicago, who certified that diseased
and dying hogs passed his house daily,
and that they were sold cheap and shipped
to Bordeaux and HaVre,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Dec. 2G.-Gen.
Thomas Kane, who commanded the ia.
nous ''Bercktalf' Regiment of Pennsvl-
vauia in the late war, died to-day. His
death resulted from pneumonia, from
which he had been suffering only short
time, but since the battle of Gettysburg.
in which he was a participant. his health
has been impaired. Gen. Kane was a
brother of Elisha Kent Kane, the famous
Arctic eXplOrer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 26.-Early this
morning while a freight train on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was back
ing into a siding at Louisa Court House a
local passenger train ran into it, striking
between the tenders and engine, killing
the fireman Of the freight train, who tried
to jump off. There was no other accident.
Both engines were badly damaged
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Chicago's CounciImen Incorrjeible

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-The Mayor last
night again vetoed the ordinance grant
ing a right of way into the city to the
Chicago and Evanston Railroad, but the
City Council passed it over the veto by
the requisite two-thirds majority. This is
the ordinance in connection with the pas
sage of which the local papers charge
wholesale corruption on the part of the
COuncilmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Reduced Duties.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 26.-The law
establishing differential duties in favor of
Mexican vessels as nnally passed, grants
the following reductions of duties: , per
cent. on all goods brought by Mexican
vessels; 5 per cent. on Asiatic goods
brought to the Pacific coast by regular
lines, and per cent. on occasional Asiatic
imDOrtatiOnS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 26-Stephen Preston.
the Haytien Minister to the United States,
has received the following dispatch:
"Jeremie has capitulated, and advises
Jacmel and Miragoane to do the same.
Miragoane has asked to capItulate.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

One of the many remedies before the
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Expelled from Alsace and Lorraine

PARIS, Dec. 26.-Baron Won ManteuffeI,
the Governor of Alsace and Lorraine, has
ordered the expulsion from Germany of
two Frenchmen, one Of them being Gen.
Grouvel, for emitting the observance OF
slight formality in certain official rela-
tions with the national authorities,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
The Fortnne Rav Award

GLOUCESTER, Dec. 26.-It is learned
here that the balance of the Fortune Bay
award remaining in the United States
Treasury is to be paid out to claimants in
the proportion of about per centum of
the amount allotted at the first disburse-
ment, that being the balance in the Treas
ury after paying the lawyers commits
sions of per cent, interest on previous
awards and other expenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Cincinnati,s Grain R0sines

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26.-Advance sheets
OF Superintendent MaXwelPs annual re-
port to the Chamber of Commerce, show
that the business in grain in Cincinnati
has fallen of in the past year. The aggre-
gate receipts of all kinds of grain have
fallen off 100000 bushels, and shipments
have fallen off nearly as much. The re-
duction is mainly in wheat and corn,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

Reduction Restrained.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-It was announced
here this afternoon that the Louisville and
Nashville Railway Company had obtained
an injunction from Judge Baxter, of the
United States Court of Tennessee, re-
straining the Railroad Commissioners of
Tennessee from reducing the rates % per
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
English Graves Desecrated

CAIRO, Dec. 25.-There is great indig-
nation here because Of a discovery that
the graves of the English troops buried at
Hevelon have been recently desecrated
An inquiry into the matter has been in
cfift1tad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

~-ath al Danieisville-Henry
t..-r, TRIES 10 Kill Himself In
raa Cotnty Jail-A Convict
.r rv "a Gusrd Near Rome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

PARIS, Dec. 26.-The Senate, by vote
OF POI to 81, has decided to re-establish the
salary of the Archbishop of Paris at 4j, 0OO
francs per annum, the Chamber of Depu-
ties having reduced it to $1,000 francs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Attempts to Prevent Treaties.

LONDON, Dec. Pa correspondent at
Madrid says that the Spanish protection
lists hope to obstruct and eventually to
defeat the negotiations for commercial
treaties with England, Italy and the
United STATES
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Mrs. sherman and Daughter in Danger

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Gen. Sher-
man and her daughter, Rachael, had a
narrow escape from death this evening.
While returning from church their horses
ran away and the carriage collided with
a lamp post. The ladies were taken from
the wreck uninjured, but suffering badly
from fhn shock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Hanlan Beats Lee.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Edward
Hanlan, the champion Oarsman. and Geo.
W. Lee rowed an exhibition shell race
yesterday over the new course at Oak
land-three miles long. Hanlan won easily
in Is minutes and 43 seconds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-Eddie Bonner.
aged eight years, while standing on the
steps OF his fathers house to-day, was
shot in the head with toy pistol aad NOR
tally wounded. The person who fired the
pistol is unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
A Family of Nine Drowned.

MADISON, WIS, Dec. 26.-Information
has just been received here of the drown
ing OF family named Boss, consisting of
husband, wife and seven children, during
a freshet in Hards' creek Sunday night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
BANK COLLECTOR ASSAULTED.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. &c. Tonight
A. j. Journard, collector for the First
National Bank, while going to the post
office, was assaulted as he passed his own
gate and beaten on the head with large
stone, his assailant securing the bag with
the mail and disappearing in the dark
ness. A son of Mr.. Journard, while run
ming to his fathers assistance, had q
pistol knocked from his grasp by an un-
seen person. Journard is badly hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

aruting the selection Of a oeme-
ks and Allen have a hog ranch
Win their apiary st Apalachi-
rst c1oe has been moved into new
ara hetn born at Apalachicola
g oysiers are sent from ST.
te 1arks1rtIiie.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

A general fight occurred to-day at Allen
dale, S. c., during which two young men
named Strange and another named Hew-
lett were killed and several others
Wnnndnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

Mr.. William Underwood, Savannah,
Ga, says: ''Brown's Iron Bitters relieved
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

Dyspeptic, nervous people, sout of
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

Burnetts FlavOring Extracts
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
CARPET STORE DESTROYED.
SHOE FACTORY BURNED.

Boston, Dec. 26.-A special says that
one of G. M. Lees shoe factories at Athol,
Mass, burned this morning. The loss is
100000. Two hundred and fifty hands are
out of work
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

r care lived iu this CITY, r. A.
nan PEI DO came from Columbus
rs lnrcC Or four rCars ago. WAS
.r Errc last night He lived
inCm here. and kept small
tt accrss th2t hrs murierers
.u hls housC with lead If small
sH7t hitting him in the face.
man came out and went 231
house. when he was shot with
n tnc hack aud neck. IL was
leinrc De was fognd. Ihere Is
elr dil be-. lie has lived all
..e neEl here. He has wife.
O. seraratcd tEo cr three years
alilCss living IN Columbus
.taefl-. who has charge Of one
tte Eagie ard PheuiN mills. is
Mt. Davis. Mr. Boland. who
US thc milis here 3 short time
slr-iu-law. Mr. Davis was an
au, and naa many friends here
-rci % learn 90 ais tragic death
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27
Two Strange Deaths

In an affray at Vaucluse, S. c., to-day,
man named Scott was killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-27

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 26.-At Red Hill,
S. c., to-day, John Agnell was stabbed to
death by James Hamilton, and AgnelPs
father had his cheek bone fractured and
an arm broken. The trouble resulted
from family feud between Hamilton and
the Agnells.