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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
AsPY ABOARD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Lord BurgOynes Remarkable Story Con-
cerninG the Alabamas's Last Fight.

corning the Alabamas's Last Fight.
WASHINGTON, Dec. AT a meeting Of
the Loyal League, in this city, the other
night, Gov. j. Schuyler Crosby,
the new First Assistant Post
master-General, who was one of the
guests, related an interesting incident of
the civil war which he learned while in
Florence. He was introduced to Lord
Burgoyne, of England, with whom he
formed a pleasant acquaintance, and
who, in mentioning some of bis acquaint-
ances with Americans, told the following
story:
just before the famous naval duel off
Cherbourg harbOr, between the United
States man-Of-war Kearsarge and the
Confederate privateer Alabama, in which
the latter was sunk, Lord BurgOyne
visited Cherbourg in his yacht, the Grey
hound. Both vessels at that time we're in
the harbor, the Kearsarge awaiting the
sailing of the Alabama to strike her in
neutral waters. Lord Burgoyne was ac-
quainted with some of the officers on the
KeaTsarge, and one day at the table
d'hOte, said something to his Vis-a-vis, a
very intelligent American, whose ac-
quaintance he had made at the hotel,
about visiting the ship. The gentleman
said if Lord BurgOyne was willing he
on the visit.
The latter expressed his pleasure at
having so agreeable a companion, and the
next day the two friends boarded the
Kearsarge. Lord BurgOyne's introduce
tion was sufficient to secure cordial
welcome, and the officers of the Kearsarge
were lavish in their attentions. When
the guests were shown through the ship,
Lord BurgOyne was surprised at the in
formation regarding armament, guns,
machinery and the like that his friends
minute questions revealed, and he set
him down for remarkably accomplished
gentleman.
A few days later the Alabama pre-
pared to sail from CherbOurg, and every
body in town was alive for the expected
fight. Lord Burgoyne wanted to see it
too. His accomplished friend had de-
parted, so he sailed out of the harbor in
his yacht without him and kept the Kear-
sarge and Alabama in sight. The part
played by the Greyhound in picking up
the survivors from the Alabama has be-
come historical, but Lord Burgoyne's
little surprise was never before recorded.
The first swimmer he pulled into the boat
he had lowered was Capt. Raphael
Semmes, the commander of the Alabama.
A little later the first officer Of the Ala
bama was pulled in AS he stood before
Lord BurgOyne wet and dripping the
latter's eyes opened wide with astonish-
ment.
"Why," said he, 'sthis is Mr.. -"
naming his friend Of the table GhOte and
fellow visitor to the Kearsarge.
eyes," said the other, 'and / had her
boilers located so that we would have put
a shot through them in another minute if
she hadn't sunk us first"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
DiPHTHERIA's VIRULENCE.
over 60 Per Cent. of Large Number of
Cases Prove Fatal in New York.

over 60 Per Cent. of Large Number of
Cases Prove Fatal in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The diphtheria
scOurge, which never leaves the city, has
taken a fresh start, and is at the present
time raging very fieTcely.
The habitual death rate Of so per cent. of
the reported cases has been exceeded. and is
at present 90 pr cent. and over. Last week
the deaths from diphtheria numbered 43 To -
reported cases. As the presence of
the disease has diminished during the
last few weeks it has incr, ased in
viruleuce until Il has reached It's present
severe type. Measles has been Increasing
steadily for a week or two since the advent of
cold weather. 1t is. however not of a very
severe type. Last week l55 cases were re-
ported to the sanitary authorities, and two
deaths. That was just three times the num-
Der Of the preceding week and the week be-
fore. Among the new cases reported to-day
were four in the fOundiiug asylum. The
patients were babies from 20 months cd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES
Senator Hampton Re-leected-Passing
the Convict Reform Bill.

Senator Hampton Re e-Ieected-Passing
the Convict Reform Bill
COLUMBIA, Dec. 9.-In the Legislature
to-day Wade Hampton was elected United
States Senator as his own successor, re-
ceiving the entire vote of both houses
with the exception of three votes for
Smalls, cast by colored Representatives
from Beaufort county, and two for Whip
per, cast by cOlOred Senators from Beau
fort and Berkeley counties.
In the House a bill passed its
second reading providing for a
reform of the convict system
of the State in respect to hiring out con-
victs by requiring tn at convicts hired out
side OF the penitentiary shall be at all
times under the control of sworn officers,
and guards appointed by and responsible
to the superintendent of the penitentiary.
This bill, if it becomes law, will effectu-
ally stop many of the horrors to which
convicts have heretofore been subjected
by irresponsible employees of lessees in
phosphate mines and on railroads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Lower Freight Rates.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 9.-The
Louisville and Nashville, Cincinnati
Southern and East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Railroads for ten days past
have been making q steady reduction in
rates from the West to Chattanooga and
Southeastern points, and rates have been
lowered 43 per cent. on grain, meat, flour,
ETC., from Chicago to Chattanooga. 1t is
believed that the new rate Will be ratified
by the Southern Steamship and Railway
Association, and will become the pool
70
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Extrsdition with Canada

WASHINGTON, Dec 9.-Mr. Maybury, of
Michigan, will offer a resolution request
tradition treaty with Canada, which will
provide for those crimes not comprised
IN the existing treaty. The Canadian
Government is understood to be entirely
willing to conclude such a treaty. The
sentiment in its favor in Congress is very
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Chances of the mexican Treatv.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Hewitt
says that the Mexican reciprocity treaty
bill will pass the House. Mr.. Hewitt will
call the bill up as soon as the Interstate
commerce bill is disposed of. Mr.. Mills,
OF Texas, will oppose the treaty, he says,
on the ground that it is in the interest of
the manufacturers rather than the farm
ers. He added that Messrs. Morrison,
BlOunt, of Georgia, and other Democratic
leaders would take the same position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
A FOOTHOLD IN NICARAGUA.
Friends of the Proposed Treaty Conf.
dent of its Passage.


dent of its Passage.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Nicara-
guam treaty will be ratified by the Senate.
Its friends in the Senate have satisfied
themselves of this.
They say that the reason the State depart
ment negotiated this treaty was that it was
informed that the French had obtained su-
preme control IN the Stat of Panama and that
1t was proposed by De Lesseps to bring about
a secession from the United States of Colon
hia on the part of Panama with view to a
French prOtectorate as soon as the canal should
be completed. In that event the United States
OF Colombia might appeal TO our government
and trouble might ensue. The State Depart
ment thought that the best thing to do was 10
conclude treaty with Nicaragua under
winch an American corporation could build a
canal which would be under the exclusive
control of the United States. IC had assur-
ances that such a corporation would build
such canal. 1t is supposed that it will have
to ask for governmental subsidy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
j. j. Barker's Charges.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Representative
Springer to-day announced Messrs.
Hemphill, Fyan and Milliken as the SUBJ
committee to investigate the court
officials accounts in the First Comm
troller's office. This committee will hold
its first meeting Thursday, and will at
that time examine j. J. Barker, who
made the charges on which the inYestiga-
tiOn is ordered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
EneIand,s Niger Trinn,Db

BERLIN, Dec. 9-The committee of the
Congo Conference has accepted England's
proposals regarding the Niger without
reservation, but subject to the sanction
of the conference itself. This sanction is
regarded as certain to be given. England's
position on the Niger Is left altogether
unchanged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
BOSTON ELECTS O'BRIEN.
Democratic Principles Everywhere il
the Ascendancy in the Old Rav state

Democratic Principles Everywhere in
the Ascendancy in the Old Bay State.
BOsTON, Dec. 9.-The city election
passed off very quietly to-day. The
weather was pleasant. The friends of the
two candidates for Mayor worked very
hard, but it did not prove an exciting day.
The city voted by Aldermanic districts for
the first time. The polls closed at 4 O'Clock,
but as no counting is allowed until after the
closing OF the polls, the returns came in slow
". The vote for Mayor completed is: O'Rrien.
Dem, p, PSI; Martin, Republican and Citi-
zens', 24,l76; O'Brien's majority. Bill. The
result as regards the city government and
In Lynn John L. Baldwin the working
mems candidate, is undoubtedly elected
Mayor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
working for Adjournment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a resolution
has been presented by a number Of Re-
presentatives providing for an adjourn
ment of Congress from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2.
1t has not been acted upon, however, by
the Ways and Means Committee, from
which the resolution for adjournment
must come.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Pope Leo and the American Clergy.

ROME, Dec. 9.-The Pope last Sunday,
in replying to the address of the pupils OF
the American College presented to His
Holiness in honor of the twenty-tifth an
niversary of the foundation of the college,
said that he had always felt great atfec-
tion for the American clergy, and ne was
much gratified at the progress which
Catholicism had made in the United
States. After this formal acceptance OF
the address, His Holiness spoke per-
snnallY to each of the % pupils.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
SEVERAL SAVANNAH BILLS,
COVERED BY 20 REvoLvERs.
Missouri Lynchers Make a Murderer
Walk Straight into the Jaws of Death.

Missouri Lynchers Make a Murderer
Walk Straight into the Jaws of Death
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9.-Charles Stevens, a
desperate known as Omaha Charley"
who killed Hubert Kraemer at MaryviIle,
Mo-. Dec. 3. was this morning taken from
tie jail by mob and hanged.
At o'clock sixty masked men went to the
Jall ant called up Sheriff Anderson and de.
mandt that he deliver Stevens to them
This the Sheriff refused to do, and told the
crowd that he would fight to the asst in de
tense OF the prisoner. A committee Of three
Was then sent to consult with the Sheriff but
his reply was the same as before. The mob
then made rush for the door of the jail, and
Notwithstanding the fact that the Sheriff fred
repeatedly into the crowd, dangerOu-ly
Woundlng one man. forced an entrance, over
po cred the Sheriff, seized the murderer and
marched him, under cover of score of cooked
rev3ivers, to "a railroad bridge. mile and a
ha aA ay, where they hanged him. Stevens
was parGoncd out of prison for a previous
"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
HANGED 70 A TELEGRAPH POLE

LEGGETT, COL., Dec "a mob Of 20
men this morning surrounded officers in
charge of Lon Northing and William
White, charged with having clubbed
Joseph O'Harris to death with a wagon
wheel spoke on Dec. 5. The mob told the
officers to keep perfectly quiet, and there
would be no fuss. They then marched
White to the outskirts of the town and
hanged him to telegraph pole. North
ing, the other prisoner, was told to leave
the country
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

PARIS, Dec. 9.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day, by majority of 81. rejected
NJ. FlOque's amendment to the Senatorial
reform bill, providing for the election of
Senators by universal suffrage. The bill
was then adopted without amendment.
The passage of this bill amounts to a vote
of confidence in the government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
$4,000 GIVEN FOR A COLLEGE.
Miss Caldwell. of New York, Makes a
Gift to the PIenary Council.

Miss Caldwell. OF New York, Makes a
Gift to the PIenary Council.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-It is stated that
Miss Mary G. Caldwell, young lady of
New York city, who was in Baltimore
during the session of the Plenary Council,
offered to give $500, 900 as the foundation
of Catholic university to be established
and controlled by the council.
Her offer was accepted. and the board of
incorporatOrs will be named. and during the
ensuing year the plan of a university for the
higher education Of the Catholic ministry will
be considered. A committee of twelve Bishops
and laymen, with Archbishop Gibbons at its
head. was appointed by the council to take
charge of the matter. The new university will
be located IN New York city or it's vicinity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
FolIett to Make Contest

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Representative
Follett expresses his determination to
contest the election of Mr.. Butterworth
to the seat in the FOrty-ninth Congress
as the Representative of the First Ohio
District (Cincinnatil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Lands for Indians.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The sub-cOm-
mittee has agreed to favorably report to
the House Committee on Indian Affairs
the Senate bill providing for the allotment
of lands in severalty to Indians on vari-
Gus reservations, and extending the pro-
lection eff the avs of the States and Ter
ritOries over Indians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
THOUSANDS FED TO F1nE.
Lake City and Brunswick Both Visited
Six Human Lives Sacrificed.

Lake City and Brunswick Both Visited
Six Human Lives Sacrificed.
LAKE CITY, FLA, Dec. "a fire oc-
CURED here to-day, between y and 1
O'Clock, burning the kitchen and an out
house adjoining the Borum House, the
largest hotel in the city.
The fire originated i'm the Iue of the Kitchen
and spread rapidly 10 the main building.
which caught on IRE. and would soon have
been lost but for the arrival of the fire engine
and the unusual work or the citizens. both
white and cClOred. This hotel is owned bv
William Hardin, highly respectable colored
man OF this place. TIE loss on the bulldogs
IS about $500. It Is covered bv insurance in
The Underwriters, Of New YORK.. and me
Western, of Canada. The loss on fur. .taFe
IS $3.50, which Is not insured. 10 was owned
3v Mrs. BOTum, widow lady, who has the
hotel rented
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
D1nIap GainesyiIIe's NTavor

GAINESVILLE, GA, Dec. 1.-THE city
election to-day was the hottest contest
ever known here. S. c. Dunlap was
elected Mayor over James Findlev by a
majority of II votes out of $50. Excite
ment ran high, but no fights of any con-
sequence occurred, and all is quiet to-
niUhf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
A BRUNswICK MILL BrRNFD.

BRUNSWICK, GA, Dec. q.-The planlng mill
OF Cook Bros. Il Co. was consumed bv fire
last night about y O'Clock. 1t originated in
some shaEings under planning machine, but
how the fire got there no one seems TO know.
The night watchman left that part Of the
building but short time before tie fire broke
out. 4 considerable amount OF lumber was
burned, valued at $1,000. The loss on the mill
and machinery Is estimated ut 5000 There
was no insurance on the lumber, but the mill
and machinery We're insured in the Western
Assurance Company of Toronto, Canada for
$1,000 All worked faithfully, both white and
cOlOrpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

To take cheerful view of life, the trials
and temptations that line its rugged way,
is duty, which it is impossible to fulfill
when one is troubled with Chills and Fe-
yer. The best remedy is Clitford's Feb
rifuge, or Fever and Ague Cure. A sure
and certain cure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Mr.. II. F. Graham, 100 Congress street,
Savannah, says: ''My mother used
Browns Iron Bitters for impurity of the
blood with great benefit. can consci-
entiOusly recommend it."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
GEORGIA'S LEGISLATURES.
A Rally for Temperance-sevara Bills
of Local Importance.

ATLANTA, Dec. 9.-Nothing of impor-
tance was done in the Senate to-day. A
number of bills were read the second
time, and a good many House bills were
read the first time. Most of them We're
local in character.
In the House, Mr.. COlvin's resolution pro-
Vldlng for three sessions was taken up, and
after discussion amended so as to have two
sessions daily, in the morning ard afternoon.
Consideration of the general tax bill was re-
sumed- Mr.. Robbe's amendment was adopted
TO paragraph "A. section ,, axing circuses
$500 and liquor dealers $50.
Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, favored it.
MI Bartlett opposed 1t because it would di-
mlnish the revenue.
Mr. HARRISON favored it. making a stron o.
speech on the temperance line.
Mr.. Harrison hoped that the sale of liquor
IN Georgia would be stopped. He, like Mr.
Haralson, wanted no revenue from the misery
of people.
Mr.. Thomas favored it.
Mr.. Gardner, of Pike, was for a reasonable
assessment of taxes.
Mr.. FELTON, said that the only wav TO repress
me evil OF lntemperance was to wipe it out
Sixty counties had abolished the traffic and
ne hoped that the rest would do so. ''Aly
Goq," ne said, Ito be quibbling here over an
eVll that Is ravaging the land" He longed
lor the day 10 come when there would be no
more grog shops to tax. Hedge them in
every way. Tax them.'
Messrs. Brandt and Bartlett asked Mr. Fell
ton questions, which he answered effectively
Every interruption brought a crushing reply
and drew applause. His bold and trenchant
advocacy OF temperance impressed the House.
lie congratulated the people that the day was
at hand when the grog shops were doomed.
Ine tax was made $50. Consideration of the
bill continued until adjournment. A session
was held this afternoon for reading bills the
second time.
SEVERAL SAVANNAH BILLS.
During the afternoon session. under a sus-
pension OF the rules, a number of new bills
were introduced, majority of which were
not of general interest.
MIR. Hartrdge offered a resolution, which
was referred, to compensate owen Reilly. Of
savannah, for the arrest of a criminal.
mr.. Reilly offered "A bill to amend the regis
tration laws of Chatham county so as to
change the manner of selecting registration
managers for municipal elections
Mr. Gordon offered a bill TO amend the act
incorporating the Atlantic, Mexican and
Gulf Canal Company.
Ihe Railroad Commission bill is still under
consideration of the committee. This after
noon Judge Chisholm addressed the commit
Tee on Dehalt of the railroads, and Campbell
wallace appeared for the commission.
Under resolution passed several days ago
empowering the Clerk of the House to EN-
ploy lazy help to 90 the work of enrolling
bills, Clerk Hardin to-day placed four ladies
at the work IN the enrolling department
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Miss Mary E. Gailbard, Barnard street,
Savannah, says: Il used Browns Iron
Bitters for fever with very beneficial re-
suits. 1t impaired great strength
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Miss Georgia Henderson, q Jones
street, Savannah, says: 'sAs a tonic, 1
deem Browns Iron Bitters worthy of the
highest recommendations.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Mrs. George Chambers, 1ss McDonough
street, Savannah. says: 81 suffered from
dyspepsia; Browns Iron Bitters complete
ly restored my health. 1t also cured nv
son Of the same complaint.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The tariff re-
formers conference has been again post
poned. The chances of action on the
tariff at this session grow slighter daily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Why suffer with Malaria FNropv,e

Why suffer with Malaria? EMoRY's
STANDARD CURE PILLS are infallible;
never fail to cure the most obstinate cases;
purely vegetable; contain no quinine,
mercury, or poison Of any kind; pleasant
to take; sugar coated. All druggists-25
and 90 cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
A New Georgia Post omoe

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The post office
of Centre Post, Walker county, Ga, has
been created. Thomas e. Lumpkin has
been appointed Postmaster.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

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, 1884-12-10

Mrs. A. Kiley, corner Bryan and Farm
streets, Savannah, says: 81 used Browns
Iron Bitters as a tonic and appetizer, and
found it all / could desire"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
A Republican Cauons.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a call has been
issued for a caucus Of the Republican
members Of the House at s O'Clock to-
morrow evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

"The following statement is inclosed for the
election for Congressman, held in this State
on Oct. IA. / employed for this city special
days each, men days each, men days
each, 13 men days each, 10 men days each,
l6 men days each. l3 men days each, ]. 800
men days each; in all 3,573 days. for the pay
ment Of which it will require SI7 800. had
to expend for transportation, absolutely
necessary, horses and buggies, S76: street
ear tickets, $S; 1900 metallic badges, 1852 so :
for ribbon badges $1,000 $5l; ior printing,
Sl69 so; total, SIS, ,322."
The sub-committe appointed to investi-
gate the conduct of Marshal Wright in
the Ohio October election will not meet
until Friday. Extension Commissioner
Dudley will be subp@naed to appear be-
fore the committee before it leaves for
Ohio.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Mr.. Tobias G. Brown, 10 Congress
street, Savannah, says: 'sOne bottle Of
Browns Iron Bitters completely cured me
Of biliousness. 1 heartily recommend its
useS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

PARIS, Dec. 9.-It is announced that for
political reasons the government has tele-
graphed to Admiral COurbet and Gen.
Briere de PIsle to maintain a defensive
attitude until they receive further orders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
HANDSOME BLOcK ARLAzF.

TOLEDO, O., Dec. 9.-Onc section of a promi-
nent summit street block was Quilted bv fire
last night Ine fire department fought the
flames for two hours. The three uppeT storie.
were occupied by W. =. PlumIner. whole
sale fancy millinery dealer. His entire stock
valued at $4,000, was destroyed IL was
insured for One-half its value. The lower
floor was occupied by the American Hand
sewe1 Company. Their stock, valued at
$4,000, was damaged to the extent OF $250o0.
The insurance is $4,000. The loss on the
building Is $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
TRIPPED UP IN BUSINESS.

One of the Largest Grocery Firms in
the Dominion Reported as Failed.
MONTREAL, Dec. 9.-It is reported that
Iiftin Bros, one of the largest wholesale
grocery firms in the Dominion, have sus-
pended, with liabilities Of 100000. They
are rated at between $125,OO and 5000, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
OPDYKE'S FAILURE.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-Opdyke & Co.'S. liabili-
tles are stated to be little over $I00 O0O and
only about 500 shares of stock are involved in
the failure. On the Stock Exchange the fail
ure is SAID to have resulted from inability to
renew loans on securities which have pre-
ViOUSlV bpen accented