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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
Augusta's Races,

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. lS.-To- days racing
events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Conclusion of the unfinished
trOtting race of Yesterday. 1t was won bv
Fannie Allen, with Messenger second. Time
1855.
SECOND RACE-0ne and One-eighth miles.
Princess Ban won, with Princess second.
Time 2:0l31.
THIRD RACE-Three-quarter of a mile
Queen Esther won, with Desire f. second.
Time IL.
FOURTH RACE-Hurdle handicap, one mile
and a half; SIX hurdles. Tom Murray was
first, with King Dutchman second and Cen
and all bets off, King Dutchman's Jockey
having held him back.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
GEORGIA's LEGISLATURE.
Savannah's Street Paving Bill Goes Over
The Temperance Measure.


The Temperance Measure.
ATLANTA, Dec. 1S.-In the Senate to-day,
OF motion of Mr.. Maddox, the appropriation
bill and tax act were RENTED back to the
Finance Committees of the House and Senate
for consideration.
A number Of local House bills were read the
third time and passed.
The bond bill was passed by a vote of 33 to 8.
The Savannah street paving bill goes over
to the summer session.
In the House to-day the session opened with
the reading and passage of local bills.
At noon the general local option bill came
up. motion was made to defer action until
the first Thursday after the opening of the
July session. This brought about some fill
clustering, which continued all day. The
advocates seemed to want to rush the meas
ure through without looking into it, while the
opponents asked for time, claiming that some
of the features were Objectionable and that
they wanted the bill amended.
The Chatham, Richmond, Bibb, Muscogee
and other delegations representing the most
heavily populated counties wanted the meas
ure amended so as not to include them. Be-
sides this it is thought that the bill is of TOO
much Importance to consider now owing to
the small attendance. fully one third Of the
members being absent. The temper Of the
House looks as though the bill will 20 over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
STRUCK DUMB FOR SWEARING.
Mr.. Lyman, of IndIana-His Pernicious
Habits and His Horrible Punishment.

The people of Lee township, about rs miles
north of this city, in Brown county, Ind, saws
Louisville (Ky.) special of Dec. 10, are in q
state of excitement over the case of James
Lyman, who was instantly deprived of all
sensation few days ago. Lyman recently
moved into Lee township. His family con-
sists of son and two daughters. In early
years he was seaman, and although he tells
but little of his past history 1t is believed,
from relics and other souvenirs which he has
In his possession, that his adventures on the
ocean would make a volume of romance
1t Is SAID of him that when IL years of age
ne ran away from his home in Boston and de-
termlned to adopt a sailors life. He con-
cealed himself in the hold of a ship about to
Welgn anchor, and was carried off to sea on
BOARD vessel. Lyman soon learned to swear.
AS bis years increased his profanity became
more voluble. His ship touched many foreign
shores, and by frequent association with the
natives he gradually acquired their manner
OF speech, and in time became the master of
1our dlHerent languages. In all of these he
was an adept at swearing.
SWEARING BY WHOLESALE.
The slightest trife met with vollev of
oaths, and the air would be perfectly sui
phurous with his wicked declarations When
excited his wrath was terrible, and none
and lmprecations rolled with mighty yehe-
mence from his tongue. One day last week,
while experimenting a force Of hands in
making a clearing, a silly accident threw Iy-
man into an excess of passion. Words more
blasphemOus than ever before uttered rolled
from his fluent tongue, while he danced
around In perfect parOxysm, Suddenly the
lmpious declarations ceased LYMAN
fell face downward to the ground
and was unable to move muscle. A genuine
thunderbolt or a bullet through the heart
could not have paralyzed his senses quicker
Sight was destroyed, speech gone and motion
impossible. After thirty minutes prostra-
tion he recovered slightly. but was unable to
regain his lost speech. His eyes were also
dlmmed. On the arms of two strong labOrers
he was borne to his house. where he has since
been resting in a half-conscious condItion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
HOW THE TREATIES GET OUT
The Senate Somewhat Puzzled, but an
Investigation improbable.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-In the executive
session Of the Senate to- day, after the confir-
nation of Secretary McCulloch. a resolution
was in reduced by member of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations reclting in
its preamble that the Dominican treaty had
been published in the New York Herald and
and the Nicaraguan treaty in the New York
Tribune to-day, and proposing that
special committee be raised TO
investigate the methods by which
copies OF these treaties had been secured nv
the press. A suggestion was made that in.
as much as the Foreign Relations Committee
had the treaties in their possession, the inves-
tigation should be undertaken by that com
mlttee. To this the members of the committee
objected, on the ground that the members OF
the committee would be thus called upon to
slt Ia Judgment upon each other, and suggest
ed that the Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections be charged with the duty.
HOW A FORMER ATTEMPT RESULTED.
The members Of the latter committee OBJ
Jected on general princiDles, and recalled
the fact that on a former occasion
Of the kind such an investigation had been
undertaken and had resulted only in bringing
rl0lcule and contempt upon the committee
and the Senate. An assertion was made on
the Democratic side that special friends of
the State Department were first supplied
with copies of all treaties. and the opinion
was expressed by this senator that the ad-
ministratiOn was probably at fault in the
matter. This gave rise to short but rather
acrimonious partisan debate. Several Sen
ators lamented the inability of the Senate to
enforce its rule, IN reply TO which the point
was made that the rules had better be amended
to meet what seemed to be popular want.
An amendment was next offered that the text
of the two treaties be published In the Con-
greSstOndt Record tomorrow morning. This
being objected to, motion was made to lay
the original resolution on the table and this
was carried almost unanimously.
FNGTANn,S TRENFRTTNC
LONDON, Dec. l8.-NOthing is known at the
FOreignOfice inlregard to the report circulated
in America that Earl Granville is correspond
ing with the authorities IN Washington rela-
tive to the Nicaragua treaty, and the report
is not believed. Earl Granville is awaiting
important mail dispatches from the British
Ambassador at Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
LONDON'S BOLD FOES.
The Explosion Under the Bridge the
Work of Very Cool Heads.

LONDON, Dec. 18.-The researches yesterday
into the explosion caused sensation, as dis
covery showed that the outrage was planned
with an amount of GOODNESS, determination
and foresight hitherto uncredited to the Ter
rorists. Everything proves that the partici-
pators in the plot must have remained be-
meath the bridge quarter of an hour despite
the swlftness of the current. The work was
prosecuted with immense difficulty, but the
deep shadows were sufficient to prevent de-
lection. 1t is believed that a chemical fuse
was used to ignite the explosive, giving the
conspirators time to escape to land and catch
the tidal train for Paris.
Earl Granville and Mr.. Gladstone have been
provided with extra guards since the explo-
sion at London hridore
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
MCULLOCHs CONFIRMATION
RiddIeberger's Tactics at Last Thor
Oughly Disgust the Republicans.

Oughly Disgust the Republicans.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-The Senate got
tired of Riddleberger's dilatory tactics in re-
gard to the nomination of Secretary McCul-
lOch, and he was quietly informed by some OF
the Republican leaders that he would not be
allowed 10 continue his so-called speech
from day to day until Saturday, so as to throw
the confirmation over until after the holiday
recess. He was told that he must end it to-
dav, and that he need not expect any Repub-
lican votes IN opposition to the confirmation
of Mr.. McCullOch. His course has been
deprecated privately by the best men
on the Republican side, who have
chafed under the adverse criticism of
the press. They want it understood
that they simply allowed Mr.. Riddleberger
what they were bound by the unwritten laws
OF Senatorial courtesy to grant. They do not
consider Mr.. McCullOch ''OrthOdoX" on the
revenue question, but they do think that he
ought to have been promptly confirmed. Mr..
McCullOch has taken the Senate delay very
philosophically. He considers the vote of the
senate to-day so to l. and that one MIR. Rid
dleberger, Mr.. Malone being absent, as a
very considerable compliment. Mr.. Blaine
is reported to have expected some Republican
votes against Mr.. McCullOch's confirmation,
but Mr.. Riddleberger's prolonged and frlvO-
lOus opposition solidlfied the Republicans in
Mr. McCullOch's favor. They became DIS
gusted. Mr. RIddleberger doesn't see that he
made sorry spectacle Of himself. He thinks
his perform ances very smart, and laughs
over what he terms his successful delay as q
huge Joke at the expense or MIR. McCulloch.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
ON Howgate's Trail.

OMAHA, NEB., Dec. lS.-Two officers Of the
United States Secret Service are here in
search OF Capt. Howgate, the defaulter, late
OF the Signal Service. He has friends at Fort
Omaha, and they hoped to find him there.
Several persons who know Capt. Howgate
say that they saw him in Nebraska City three
tress, Is in Dewitt, Neb., and the theory is
that he is not far from there. The
officers believe that he is in one Of the Missouri
river towns, and that it is only a question of a
short time when he Will surrender To the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
Florida on the Wire.

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 1s.-The plant for the
electric lights has been received, and 50 lights
will flash on Bay street Christmas eve, The
Everett and Carleton Hotels will use the new
illuminator.
The frost signal was flying to-day, but no
very severe weather is expected.
A large skating rink win be shortly opened.
from the City Park, has been recently
examined by divers, who state that the noW
viii require pipe II inches in diameter to
discharge sufficient supply for very large
population. The water is said to be excellent
in quality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
AN EXPLOSION Ar AUGUSTA.
Lamar & Co.'s COlOred Boy Killed
While Mixing Compound.

Lamar Co.'s COlOred Boy Killed
While Mixing Compound.
AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 1s.-A terrible explo-
sion of chemicals occurred in the wholesale
drug store Of Lamar & Co., in this city, to-
day. a chemical mixture containing eight
ounces of chlorate Of potash was being com
pounded in a mortar by colored boy named
William Holt, under the direction of the
chemist of the establishment. The latter
stepped across the store for some needed arti-
Gle, and the explosion occurred before he had
got twenty feet from the mortar
1t is supposed that the boy,
contrary to directions, pounded
the mixture, causing the explosion. Holt was
terribly mangled, and died in an hour. A ne
gro, ten feet distant, and the chemist were
both knocked down by the conclusion. The
former sustained several severe flesh wounds
from broken pieces Of the mortar. The chem
ist was not injured. Every window in the
store was shattered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. lS.-The Select Coun-
Gil to-day adopted a resolution providing for
the loan of the Liberty bell to the authorities
of New Orleans for exhibition at the Worlds
FAIR. The resolution provides that three
Philadelphia policemen shall accompany the
bell to New Orleans, and guard it at all times
until It's return to this city. The resolution
has not yet been acted upon by the Common
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
The Sugar Growers.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. lS.-The last session of the
National Sugar Growers Association began
this morning, and long letter was read from
Prof 81. w. Wiley, Chief Chemist of the
American Agricultural Department at Wash
ingtOn. in which he severely condemned the
present policy of the United States regarding
the sugar trade, especially in relation to the
recent Spanish treaty admitting Cuban sugar
free of duty.
The Committee on Resolutions will prepare
a memorial to be presented to Congress
against the ratification of the proposed treaties
with Spain and Mexico
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
BAYARD AND THE TREASURY.
The RumOr of His Having Expressed a
Preference Reiterated as True.


NEW YORK, Dec 16.-The story printed this
morning that Senator Bayard had written to
Gov. Cleveland an acceptance of the Treasury
portfolio has attracted wide attention to-day,
and careful investigation disclosed to all that
it was founded on truth. 1t is said that the
infuen ce Of the Belmont family was brought
to bear on him to accept this position. Before
the Delaware Senator returned to this city
from Albany he had positively declined to
enter the new Cabinet. and started on his
way to Washington determined to remain in
the Senate. While stopping over in this city,
however, it is said that he was met by an
emissary of August Belmont, who prevailed
upon him to reconsider his decision.
Mr.. Belmont has supported the Senator for
the Presidency ever since 1872 and has been
liberal contributor to the funds raised to push
Mr.. Bayards candidacy before every conven-
tlOn since then, and as a result he has cOnsid-
cradle influence with him, and, so the story
goes, had exerted it to get him to accept the
Treasury Department,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
paper Causes a Commotion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-COmmOtion was
created at the Treasury Department late
Yesterday afternoon by the discovery that
twentv-four sheets OF fibre paper, used in the
printing of internal revenue stamps, had been
lost in transit from a large quantity of it
from one room to another. The missing
sheets were recovered, however, after a short
search. They had been scattered in every
direction. and most of them when found were
torn and mutilated by reason Of having been
walked upon and otherwise misused by per-
sons who had picked them mp out of curiosity
and thrown them away as of no value.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
The place Walker Blaine Wanted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. lS.-It is understood
that the President desires to appoint Mr..
JOhn Davis, son -in-laW of Secretary FreliDg
6nvsen. and now First Assistant Secretary of
state. to the bench of the Court of Alabama
Claims. Mr. Davis, it is understood, has not
asked the appointment, and has not de-
fermined to accept it. Should he refuse It, 1t
Il believed that d. W. Fessenden would re-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
CONGREssSIEN IN PERIL.
a Street Car Becomes Unmanageable
While Going Down Capitol Hill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-After the adjourn
ment Of Congress this afternoon number of
Senators ard Representatives boarded a
street car at the capitol to ride down Capitol
Hill. and had a very exciting trip. Owing to
the fact that the pavements were very slip
perry from snow the cars were run down the
hill without horses, and the car upon which
the Congressman were in going down attained
too great velocity, became unmanageable and
ran into another car Immediately ahead. The
shock Of the collision threw down several
Congressmen, and one of them, Representa-
tive Hemphill, OF South Carolina, was
stunned and had to be taken home in a car
riage. Mr.. LeedOm, Sergeant-at-Arms, was
nl-n init1rnd hninr cnt ahnnf the face.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

VIENNA, Dec. 1S.-The Bourse was unsettled
to-day in consequence Of the disappearance
of Lucas Janner, Director of Securities of the
Department Of the Lower Austrian Discount
Bank, and the discovery by the police on ex-
aiming his Golfers of deficit of about l,OOO-
900 1orins. At the last examination of the
banks effects Nov.ls everything was right. A
reward of 1000 forms has been offered for the
capture Of tanner. 1t is rumOred that he
has committed suicide. Heinrich Kufier; a
broker, has been arrested on suspicion of
completely with Janner. The latter had dis
counted bad bills of Kuffier's to the amount OF
1,O0O, 600 florins.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
RAILROAD NEWS.

d. T. McCabe, of Chicago, representing
the Pennsylvania Railroad, was in Sayan-
nah yesterday.
r.. w. Geiger, one Of the officials of the
Jefferson and indianapolis Railroad, was
in the city yesterday on business for his
road, and left on an evening train.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
A TRAIN IN A RIVER.
An Open Draw and Unheeded Signals
Work Havoc Near Wilmington.

Work Havoc Near Wilmington.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Dec. lS.-The Southern
mail, leaving here at s O'Clock last night, met
with serious accident, which, fortunately,
was not attended with loss of life, at the
bridge across the Cape Fear river, about
seven miles south Of Wilmington. The draw
had been left open and the signals were not
observed. The engineer noticed the fact too
late to AVOID an accident, and reversing the
engine he and the tiremen jumped
for their lives. The engine plunged
into the river, followed by the
baggage and express cars. The baggage
master went over with his car, but was res
cued. He is badly cut and bruised, but will
probably recover. The engine and cars are
still at the bottom of the river, the rear end of
the baggage e-car being above water at low tide.
The accident caused a delay of this train, as
well as the Southern fast mail, of twelve
hours. The fireman was slightly bruised.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
Nominations and Combinations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The Senate to-day
confirmed the nomination of Hugh McCulloch
to be Secretary OF the Treasury. The vote is
cav nominated Edward {. Wade to be United
States Marshal for the Southern District OF
Georgia, and Miss Mary r. Dusenberry to be
lowing were also confirmed: William c.
Wells to be Register of the Land Office at
Huntsville, Ala, John E. Bryant to be United
States Marshal for the Northern District OF
Georgia. Alex. Smith to be Postmaster al
Baton Rouge, La. and John j. Newton to be
Postma aster at NaldOsta, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
A PECULIAR OPERATION.
A ChiId's Palate Cut in Two and Sewn
into Place.


A painful and difficult surgical operation,
says Cleveland, o., special of Dec. 49, was
performed in this city Saturday by local sur
geon on -year-old child of Mr.. Reed, of
Kinsman township, this county. The child
was born with cleft palate, the deformity
being so bad that food could be taken only
with difficulty, the tendency being to eject the
food through the nostrils. The palate WAS
liked the rafters of peaked roof, barring
that they did not meet. A surgical operation
was necessary to cut and join and sew the
palate. 1t was impossible to give an anas-
thetic, lest the child should be smothered by
its own blood.
To hold open the mouth, reach in and cut
the palate and then introduce needle and
sew the parts was a painful operation that
took several hours. Frequent rests were re-
quired, and the child, exhausted with pain,
would fall asleep, thus illustrating the fact
that the power of enduring pain is limited
within certain bounds. The operation was
reasonably successful, and the child is no " on
the road To recovery
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
AMERICUS' ELECTION.
The Victory Celebrated with a Process
sion of Torch Bearers.

AMERICUs, GA. Dec. 1s.-The following
municipal ticket was elected here yesterday;
Hon. John B. Fielder, Mayor; J. C. Roney, A.
t. Oliver and G. W. Glover, Aldermen; D
X. Brinson, Clerk and Treasurer. The three
Aldermen were elected to fill vacancies caused
by expired terms. Great excitement existed
all day. The opposing candidates were Hon
A. S. Cults for Mayor; E. j. Eldridge, NJ
speer and A. G. Bell for Aldermen. d. X
BrinsOn, for Clerk and Treasurer, had no op.
position. There was a grand torchlight pro
cession at night in honor of the successful
candidates.
The night freight train from Eufaula col.
lided near OglethOrpe last night with freight
from Macon, burning a car of compressed
cotton and the cab. Two train hands were
hurt, one seriously and the other slightly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
The Health Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The bill recently
prepared by the representatives of the vari-
Gus State Boards of Health at their confer
ence in this city was considered informally
to-day by the House Committee on Public
Health. 1t was the opinion Of the members
Of the committee that it would be impossible
to pass the bill as it now stands at the present
session of Congress. The measure involves
the question Of State rights, and this, it is
thonpht. would occasion continued debate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
Things worth Knowino

There are great many such things.
One is that there is no use having dyspep-
sia unless you really like it and want to
have it. 1t is an established fact that
Browns Iron Bltters will conquer this
disease in short order and completely.
Mr.. Daniel l.. Nickam, Springfield, O.,
says: Browns Iron Bitters cured me of
dyspepsia, nervousness and wakefulness. y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
COREA,s MASSACRE.

Night Given Oyer to BlOOdshed by the
Rival Forces at the Capital.
LONDON, Dec. 1s.-Advices from Corea state
that the American Minister was present at
the entertainment given by the King on Dec.
Is, when the revolt occurred. A series Of
bloody struggles took place in the city en-
virons and capital between Chinese and
Japanese troops. The Coreans attacked both
indifferently, and altogether two sets Of min
listers were massacred. The origin OF the
legation was burned, it Is believed willfully,
and in the confusion that ensued the Coreans
implicated the rival forces ON the island.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
The Southern Association.

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 1S.-The Southern
Railway and Steamship Association met TO-
day 10 discuss the existing frelght rates, and
adjust the reduction made by the different
Southern trunk lines from Western points to
the leading cities OF the South and South
west. The meeting organized and adjourned
TO,