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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
The German Anarchists

LEIPsIc, Dec. 19.-The public pros.
ecutor demanded a sentence of death
Ter on charge OF high treason. The
other counts in the Indictment against Reins.
dorf rendered HIM liable to 10 years penal
Kuechler TO II years. The prosecutor further
demanded a sentence of 10 years penal servi-
tude ag ainst HOlzhauer. of 5 years against
Sochngen and Rheimbach, and the acquittal
Of Paellner.
Reinsdorf. when asked if he had anything
more to say in his defense, again dweit upon
the unhappy and degraded position of the
workmen OF Germany, and denounced in har-
ten heads he would & adly sacrifice them all
for the cause. The grave, he said, was the
best place for prosecuted proletariat like
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Virginians and the Monument

NORFOLK, Dec. 19.-SInce the reports sent
out by Washington correspondents Of the
policy of ignoring Virginians at the dedica-
ton of the Washington monument and men
tion of Capt. James Barron Hope, of Norfolk,
in connection with the dedicatory poem much
interest has been expressed by the people of
matter. 1t was learned to-day that Can't.
Hope is in no sense a candidate for the honor,
but was interesting himself in behalf of Rev.
<. s. Gregory, Of Lynchburg, Va, whose
death occurred TODAY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
A YOUNG WOMAN OUTRAGED.
Atlanta Aroused by Dark Crime-Other
Notes AbOut Town

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. l9.-Postmaster Gen
eral HattOn and party were here to-day en-
route for Washington. A number of promi-
nent citizens drove them about the city and
performed other acts in the nature of enter
tanning the distinguished party.
A lumbermen's meeting was held here to-
day. No definite action was taken owing to
the absence Of d. c. Bacon. who has much
information in his possession necessary to
their efforts to get needed accommodations
from the railroad men. No railroad men
were present, thegmeeting being composed
entirely of lumbpT.nen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
The Illinois Erands

CHICAGO, Dec. l9.-The Times will say to.
morrow that Auther Gleason will give in.
formation soon in regard to the election
frauds in the Second precinct of the
Eighteenth ward which the Federal grand
jury has been investigating, and that the facts
within GleasOn's knowledge are not in DOS.
session Of United States District Attorney
Tuthin. Gleason is under indictment fol
cOmplicity in the fraud
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
N EXPOSITION BOAT SUNK.
THE BLANKS WORK ON THE OPENING
DAY.

The Blanks conveyed the Officials. distip-
head of Canal street to the exposition wharf
on the opening day. Capt. Harrison of the
Victoria states that although he blew his
whistles repeatedly the Blanks came head on
into the NIctOrla's port how. piercing her
plates in three places and causing the fore
compartment to fill with water. After clear
ing from the Blanks she again came on at full
speed, strlklng the Vlctoria's port quarter and
knocking down her poop rails. After clearing
her the second time he landed at the nearest
wharf and commenced discharging the cargo
from the fOrehold in order to lift the holes in
the hull above the water
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
scotIand's Agricultural Depression.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Scottish Chamber of
Agriculture has issued an address to the
landlords and the people demanding an imme-
diate reduction of rents, on the ground that
the depression in the agricultural industry
appears to be permanent. 1t is proposed that
royal commission be appointed to inquIre
into the causes of the decrease of values, with
a view of taking suitable measures to allie
Viate the present urgent Distress
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
WORK OF THE CoMM1ssroDv

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-The joint commits
sion in charge of the Washington monument
has submitted TO Congress a report Slowing
its progress during the past wear. The RE
port shows that the weight of the monument
is Sl.l20 tons, and that it has cost 81 7I0 of
which Congress appropriated 1887 7iO -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
MERCANTILE SENSATIONS.
Vienna Banking Circles Terribly Agi
tated Over tanners Shortcomings.


VIENNA, Dec. I9.-Orders have been tele-
graphed throughout Europe for the arrest of
Lucas tanner, the defauiting and absconding
director of the securities department of the
Lower Austrian Discount Bank. Liberal re-
wards have been offered for the apprehension
of the culprlt. Numerous bonds signed by
Heinrich Kufller, the broker suspected Of COM
phclty IN tanners crime, have been found in
tanners cash box. These bonds represent
large sums of money paid to Kuf1ier out Of
funds belonging to the Discount Bank. The
directors of the bank have raised 10000 900
tlOrins from their own resources and from 9th
er banks so as to be able to meet the run on
the bank. The bank is honoring all demands
upon 1t without any regard for the stipulated
date when payment should be made. The
municipal authorities have served notice on
the bank that the city will Withdraw its de-
poslts of 4,5O0,000 1Orins. The bank is receiv-
ing many notices of Withdrawals of deposits
rumOr was aflnat this morning that Jan
ner's body had been found near Klosternen-
bOrQ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Mr.. Reagan's BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9-The more lmpor-
tant sections OF the Reagan bill have all been
passed upon favorably by the House. 1t is
probable that the bin win be passed by the
House before the holiday recess. 1t cannot.
however. pass the Senate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Hard Work Ahead for RisnarcIr

BERLIN, Dec. 19.-The North German, Gazette
lntimates that Prince Bismarck has decided
to take rest from his public duties. The
Gazette argues that the Chancellor must feel
convinced, as the obstructive policy of the
opposition party in the Reichstag develops it.
self, that it is better for him to consult his
health and prepare for the inevitable con-
fiicts of the winter session which will be the
result OF this obstructive policy, than to sac
rlfice his health by an honorable effort in a
dishOnorable struggle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
DISCLOSURES or THE ExAMINATIoN.
NEPTUNE TURNS BUTCHER.
Winds and Waves Employed in De-
vastating a Cargo of CattIe

vastating a Cargo of Cattle.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The steamer Oxenholmer
from New York for Liverpool with cattle,
reached Queenstown to-day Listed to her
beam ends, and still remains so. She en-
counted terrible weather and lost large
portion of her cattle. The heads and legs OF
dead and living cattle can be seen protudinQ
through the cattle pens and hanging over the
side of the vessel. The upper deck of the
steamer is confused mass Of dead and living
cattle. Many carcaSses were thrown over
board, and have washed ashore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
A WOMAN OUTRAGED.

Gurst Pennington, a young man employed
at Jacks cracker factory, was arrested this
morning charged with having violated the
person of Miss jackson, young lady aged II
years, residing on Decatur street. Last night
Miss Jackson visited a neighbor named Mrs.
William Gates, and was induced to remain all
night with Mrs. Gates, whose husband was
absent from the city. Soon after retiring
Pennington knocked ON the door and asked to
be let in. Owing to his having been a boarder
at the house, and was known to Mrs. Gates
she let him in. Upon seeing Miss jackson, he
made improper proposals to her, and when
refused fOrcibly violated her person. As
soon as Miss jackson was released she ran
home and informed her parents of what had
occurred. In the meantime, Pennington beat
hasty retreat, and was not found until to-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
His Views of CIeveland's EIectiOn-The
Sherman Controversy.


Hon. Jefferson Davis arrived by the steamer
Natchez, from New Orleans, this evening at 4
O'Clock, says Nicksburg special of Dec. Is,
and is the guest of his relative, Mrs. Porter
Field, in this city. During a pleasant little
chat with the distinguished gentleman this
morning Mr.. Davis, after declaring that he
never discussed politics, expressed his belief
that in the election of Mr.. Cleveland to the
Presidency an era Of good feeling was as
of Mr.. Monroe. He declined to express an
opinion upon the formation Of his Cabinet,
but feels confident Mr.. Cleveland will cali to
his aid the ablest men of the party, and on
the whole he predicts the most prosperous era,
both for South and North, growing out Of the
success of the Democracy. He pleasantly
waived discussion of the Gen. Sherman news
paper controversy, further than to say the
newspapers, so far, have the last of it. Mr..
Davis appears in excellent spirits, and is en-
jeying his usual good health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

When we eat bread raised with DIR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, we are
eating the wheat -four, in all Of its nutri-
tious efficiency. Physicians recommend
IL because, while making the white loai
deIiciOusIy palatable, it Keeps the nourish-
inc elements intact and whole. 1t has
nroyed itself for years to be the best and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Blown into Atoms and snIin+ars

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Dec. 19.-An explosion
occurred this morning in a small building in
the yard Of the Union Metallic Cartridge Com
pany, in this city. In drying illuminate, Peter
Burns, an employe, it is supposed either drop
PED pan OF illuminate or stepped on piece,
causing the accident. Burns was blown al
most to atoms. Two plumbers had left the
building about two minutes before the explo-
sion occurred. The building was b.own into
6DIintara
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
A ITURDERER's VISION.
Strange story Told by Wife-Slayer in
a Boston Court.

Strange AIOEI AOA0 " q W q IL
q Boston Court.
James N,cke-son, on trial for shooting his
wife. saws Boston special of Dec. l6, told the
story of his crime on the stand to-day. He
hSd been drinking very hard, he said, and
shot her without provOcation or warning
After he did it he went out and drank more
and then started for Chelsea. Prom Chel-
sea- he said. II went TO East Boston, then
hack to Chelsea. and know not Wh here atter-
wards I woke up in a wood at night. L
STAYED there two or three days. Then L was
walking along at night aud heard some talk
ing and two fellows came up 10 me. IheY
walked past and then walked up TO them.
They caught up to me after passed and ran
ahead OF me. turned around and went back
10 \ bridge l heard a sweet voice talking,
and on looking up saw my wife She was
Tirhl IN front of me, and when stepped she
walked ahead of me, looking back over her
shonIder. when she got over the bridge she
stonped and faced me. There was a bright
tbipy on heF forehead like a diamond. she
had = happv smile on her face. got close up
10 her ana said, Ellen Her veil fell down
and she disappeared, and have never seen
her siuce.N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Florida on the Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 1e.-The pilots report
gratifying increase in the depth Of water on
st. Johns bar, and predict that the jetties
will prove success.
Ice formed this morning. There is a pros
peot Of colder weather tomorrow The
storm signal was flying to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
DANDRUFF

Is Removed by the Use of Cocoaane,
And it stimulates and promotes the growth
of the hair.
BURNErT's FLAv0RING EXTRACTS are
| the best.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
nnnsrnRn,s ACID PHOsPHATE

SPECIFIC Virtues III %
DIR. A. jenkins, Great Falls, n. H.
saws: 81 can testify to its seemingly
almost specific virtues in cases OF dys-
nepsia. nervousness and morbid vigilance
or Wakefulness|
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

Miss Mary E. Gailbard, Barnard street.
Savannah, says: II used Browns Iron
Bitters for fever with very beneficial re-
suits. 1t impaired great strength
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

HE, lads and lassiesl hle away!
Nor brook a single hours delay.
II you would carry in your mouth
White teeth, and odOrs OF the South.
Haste, haste, and buy a single font
OF the unrivalled SozoD0NT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

A New Post once for Georeia

WEsTvILLE. FLA, Dec. I9.-Joe williams,
the murderer Of j. w. Connor, a watchman
at the Choctawhatchee bridge, was hung to-
day at Cerro Gordo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

The irritation which induces coughing
Immediately relieved by use OF ssI3ros0n's
Bronchial 1TOches.'' Sold only in boxes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Arthur's Nominees.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9,-President Arthur
to-day nominated j. g. Fowler to be Post
master at Milledgeville, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
VILLAINY IN THE CASTLE.
Irish Newspapers Attribute the Recen
Explosion to Government Hirelings.

Explosion to Government Hirelings.
DUBLIN. Dec. ID United ireland attributes
the bridge explosion to the agency of dyna-
mite detectives, influenced by castle officials
to keep up the scare. If the inquiry into the
castle government, demanded by the Irish
members of Parliament be granted it saws,
the secret Of the past explosions will be soon
bro Hght to light.
Michael DavItt has resumed friendly rela-
tiOns with the PaTneli1es.
The ITishnsdn alleges that the British Gov
ernment sent woman to Ireland with au-
thority to offer a contribution of f50O towar s
the cause of launch to be used on the
Thames for throwing bombs at the Parlia-
ment building. The paper connects this story
with the launch seen near Lsndon Bridge
shortly before the explosion.
DISCLOSURES OF THE EXAMINATION.
LONDON, Dec. ia further examination
of the pier at which the EXPLOSION took place
shows that piece of granite five inches in
length, close to the orifce where the nails
were found, had been blown off. An "Irish
laborer" writes to the Times to the effect that
as one result of the explosion 300 Irish water
side laborers will be thrown out of employ
ment. The foreman, he says, will be afraid
- Ii
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20

Mrs. M. A. E. Kirksey, 80 Whitaker
street, Savannah, says: "Brown's Iron
Bitters did me much good when troubled
with dyspepsia. l found it to be all that
is claimed for it,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
Coughs and Hoarsenass

WAsHIEGTON, Dec. 19.-A post office al
Higer, Ware county, Ca, has been created
with w. +. Arnold as Postmaster
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
DUN & CO.'S REPORT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-BusIness failures
throughout the country during the last week.
as reported to R. q. Dun & Co., of the MeT-
camille Agency, number for the United States
367 and for Canada %, total of 395. This is
failures reported numbered 34S. This week
the Western and Pacific States furnish nearly
one-half of the whole number of casualties
in business. There is also a considerable in
crease to note in the Southern States
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
EXTRRDIELY COLD m NAV ENcT Nm

OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. l9.-The temperature
throughout the Ottawa valley is from 30 to SO
degrees below zero.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
The NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

rte Danforth Murder Case in Court at
racou-S1,6 ,62O in Gold Stolen from
.sbe Trunk OF a Farmer OF Irwinton-
Fhe Delegates to the Farmers' Con
-razs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
WINTERS CHILLING BLASTS.
The Weather MOderating in the West,
but Still Very Cold.

The Weather MOderating in the West,
but Still Very Cold.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The cold weather
Is moderating in the West as fast as it grew
severe. The mercury has risen Al degrees in
twenty-four hours at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
and has risen 10 to Is degrees in Chicago. 1t
is still very cold at st. Louis, however.
80 TO SO BELOW.
OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. 19.-The temperature
throughout the Ottawa valley is from 30 to SO
degrees below zero.
EXTREMELY COLD IN NEW ENGLAND.
BOSTON, Dec. l9.-EXJreme cold weather
and strong winds are reported tonight from
all parts of New England. At Mount Wash
ington the weather is the most severe since
1876. The mercury is frozen, but the mini
mum registered by the spirit thermometer is
AZ degrees below zero, and it is still falling
northwest hurricane, with an estimated
velocity of over 100 miles an hour prevails
1t is impossible to obtain the exact velocity.
as the anemoter was blown away, and can
not be replaced until the weather moderates
BELOW ZERO IN NEW YORK.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, A. M.-The mer-
curry at l2:2O a. m. at the post Office in New
York registered degree below zero. At
Hartford, Conn.,, at midnight it was degrees
below zero.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
SUIT AGAINST A RAILROAD.

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 19-The State of Ala
bama has entered suit against the directors
of the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
Company,s corporation, which became bank
rupt IN 1872, for So, ,000, 900 damages alleged to
have been sustained by the State through mis-
management. 1t has been decided that the
United States Supreme Court has original ju-
risdictiOn in the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
HE WENT TO LAu.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. l9.-John t. Lee,
a clerk In the mercantile agency of r. G. Dun
& Co, was sent to jail to day by the Judge of
the United States Court because he would not
give up the name and original communication
from correspondent Of the agency. The in
formation required was as to the composition
of a business firm, but the agency took the
ground that communication from a corre-
spondent was privileged, and, under instruc-
tlons from the head office in New York, Mr..
Lee went to prison rather than reveal the
source of the ageney's information.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-01
The Photographers, Convention.

CrNcNNATI July 3l-At to-day's session of
the national convention Of photographers the
first prize for the best collection of cabinets was
awarded to J. E. Hale. of Seneca, Ill The
to James Landy of Cincinnati The following
officers were elected President, James Landy,
of Cincinnati; secretary, Leo Weingartner, Of
Cincinnati; treasurer, g. II Carlisle, of Prov
dence; members of the executive committee,
Joshua Smith, Of Chicago and w. A. Arm
strong of Milwaukee.
The Postmaster general was censured by res
olution for his recent ruling declaring photo
graphs fourth class matter. A committee was
with a request to reconsider. An invitation was
received from Director general Burke, of the
Worlds Exposition, to make an exhibit there. A
committee was appointed to arrange for national
representation of the photographers at the New
business done. The next convention will be
held at Buffalo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-01
Minor Notes.

Miss Clara Vannuys of Lebanon, has been
engaged as highschool teacher in Evansville.
DR. W W. TUCKER, of Georgetown, who has
some fine Jersey cattle, has purchased the fa-
nous horse Dan Buford, for ST. 900.
Three tramps burglarized the store Of Daniel
Bros, at Hitchcock Station on the L., NJ "A. g
G. railroad, getting away with considerable
plumber
Whistler, one of the Greedy victims, will be
returned to Carroll county, his old home for
burial, about August 10. Preparations are max
ing for the most imposing martial obsequies.
Gertie Hatfield, an employee of the woolen-miIl
ut New Albany, caught her clothing III the ma
ehinery, yesterday, and was being drawn into
the Jaws of death when the fabric gave way,
thereby saving the girl though the escape was a
narrow one.
Representatives from st. Joseph, Lagrange,
Noble and Elkhart counties met at Goshen,
Wednesday, and organized Beekeepers' Asso-
citation They elected Prof Ambrose Blunt,
president, w. N. Barney, vice-president, and A.
Grippe, secretary
A. e. Enoch, aged forty-seven years, and
Angie Lott aged twenty-five years, who eloped
from Richmond. have been married at Coving-
ton, Ky. Mr.. Enoch paid the squire who mar
ried them 70 cents for that service. He has
been married twice.
d. L. Green and James f. Williams, editors Of
the Fortville journal, have been tried, charged
with libel by Capt Adam L. Ogg, of Greenfield
Williams was acquitted on the ground that he
was not proprietor Of the paper. Green en-
tered plea Of guilty and was fined.
louisville Courier journal Jeffersonville item:
Thirty years ago Mollie Taylor mysteriously
disappeared from the home Of her foster parents,
Mr.. Ben Taylor and wife, in this city. During
all these years nothing has been heard from her
On last Tuesday she returned home in i'll health
ito spend the remainder of herlife.
+ n,5i K1ina clerk NJ the R,r1,u Ho,,eo NJ MIMI
Gle, was arrested yesterday on charge Of grand
larceny. Travelling jewelry men have lost valu-
able articles at this hotel, and detective caused
1ho arrest Of Kline. Kline was taken before a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-01
Chicago Drlvlng PARK.

CHICAGO, July 81. The attendance at the Chi
cago Driving Park races was very good, the
track very heavy and the weather fine.
In the first race, one mile, the starters were
Correct, Ascoli, Niphon, Athelstane and Center
vile. Niphon won by length; Centeryille sec
ond, Ascoli poor third. Time, 1855.
In the second race, one mile and one-eighth,
the starters were Nodaway Hyderabad. Rebel
and Scout. Hyderabad took the lead, and was
never headed. winning in canter four lengths
in front Of Nodaway, second, Scout third Time,
2:15.
In the third race, threequarters Of mile, the
starters were Bamero CELSIUS, Lady Of the Lake,
Willie Clark, Constellation, Court Ban, Ida Hope,
Bardstown, Vaulter, Little Fellow and Red
Cloud. CELSIUS took the lead early, and was
never headed, winning easily, two lengths in
front Of Court Ban, second, Lady of the Lake q
close third Time, I23a.
In the fourth race, one mile for beaten horses,
the starters were Trix, Ada Ban, Reverta, Bon
ME Australian, Tom Moore, George L. I'd,
Easter Ida B. and Whispering Australian won
easily. by three lengths; Trix second, the same
distance in front Of Easter. Time, 1881. Mu-
tuals paid $50.
In the fifth race, half mile heats, the starters
were Iransitman, Hard Times, Rowdy Boy r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-01
From the TOmbs Of Egypt.

An Egyptian mummy which was recently
taken with its sarcophagus from one Of the
burial places in Thebes, where it is supposed to
have been placed several hundred years before
the dawn of the Christian era, was exposed to
view yesterday at the Office of Mr.. G.. L. Feuar-
dent, No 80 Fayette Place, this city The
sarcophagus is of sycamore wood bearing
rude resemblance to the human form. On the
lid, which consists of single piece, is an Egyp-
tian inscription extolling the virtues of the de-
ceased. The wrappings have been removed
from the skull, which presents blackened APP
pearance. The removal Of Egyptian mummies is
forbidden BY the laws Of Egypt, and this one
was obtained with difficulty by an agent and
struggled out of the country.