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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
A CHAIIENGE ANDA DECLINATIoN.


BOSTON, Dec. 3.-Yesterday morning
James p. Frost. CITY editor, and Daniel
J. Saunders, local reporter of daily
newspaper, were summoned before the
grand jury and ordered to divulge the
source of information contained in an
article relating to certain recent develop
ments in connection with the Lane muir
der, which occurred in Dorchester twelve
years ago, said article appearing in last
Saturdays issue OF the paper. They re-
fused to make known the source of their in-
formation, presumably on the ground that
it would violate the secrecy of the news
paper offices. A hearing was had to-day
before Judge Blodgett upon a charge OF
contempt. The Judge took the matter
under advisement, and his decision, which
will probably be rendered tomorrow, is
awaited in newspaper circles with much
interest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
HONORs FOR HEWITT.
His Friends to Push Him for Secretary
of the Treasury.

His Friends to fusn him IOr oeCH9IaAf
of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Mr. Springer, Of
Illinois. said to-day that number OF
friends of Abram S. Hewitt would pre-
sent the name of that gentleman to Presi-
dent Cleveland for appointment as Secre-
tarv of the Treasury. Mr.. Springer said
that Hewitt's health was such that he
Thought of resigning his seat in the Forty
ninth Congress. Against this his friends
would earnestly protest. His party could
not afford to let him leave public life.
They thought that he would find the posi-
ton of Secretary of the Treasury less
wearing than that of member from New
York, and they thought every one would
recognize his eminent fitness for the
place. Mr.. Springer thought, he added,
That Mr.. Edward S. Cooper, Mr.. Hewitts
brother-in-Iaw, would be appointed Min
lister to England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Artbur,s Recess Appointments

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-President Ar
thur to-day sent to the Senate the nomina-
tions of a large number of officials who
were appointed during the recess OF Con-
gress. Among them were Secretary OF
the Treasury McCulloch, postmaster
General Hatton, First Assistant POstmas-
ter General Schuyler Crosby, William l..
Scruggs. of Georgia, to be United States
Minister to the Columbian Republic. Will
lard p. Tisdal, of Ohio, Agent of the United
states to the Congo Association, Walter
O, Gresham to be Circuit Judge for the
Seventh Judicial district, and large
number of minor consular and diplomatic
AZ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
.au,na Tn Eorners.

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
A THREE-sIDED FIGHT.
BarbOurVilIe. KY, PatrOlled by Armed
Men of Different Minds.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. "A COurler-JOuT-
MATS correspondent at Barbourville, KY,
learned from a couple of lawyers who
have just returned from Whitesburg,
Letcher county, the particulars Of state
of war prevailing there. A man was to
be tried for murder, but on that day his
friends determined that he should not be
punished. The case was set for last
Wednesday, and on that day the accused
came marching into town carrying a
double-barreled shotgun and belt full of
revOlvers, followed by a score of his
friends armed to the teeth. These
were almost Immediately followed
by another crowd of the same
size, all carrying shotguns and
pistols. The latter company was COM
posed of friends of the victim, who en-
camped on bluff overlooking and com
manding the town. Meantime third
band-cOmposed of citizens who thought
that the law should be allowed to take
it's way and peace be preserved, ''even If
they had to kill every desperate in the
county to secure that end" organized,
armed themselves and went on duty, to
stay until after the court had adjourned
The bands composed of the friends of the
murdered man and those Of his murderer
are watching each other closely, one to
keep the other in town and the other to
keep their foes out, while the citizens
band stands ready to attempt to clean out
the entire party when the trouble begins
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CHINA TO FIGHT 1T OUT.
Every Chance for Successful MediatiO
Apparently Slipping Away.

Every Chance for Successful Mediation
Apparently Slipping Away.
LONDON, Dec. "a dispatch from
Hong Kong says: cit is believed here
that China is determined TO resist France
to the end. She will insist OF her su-
zerainty over AMMAN, and on her right
to maintain a Chinese garrison at strate-
gic points in that country. She will in
sist also that the French legation at An
nam shall be placed on the same footing
as the legations of other countries"
Marquis Tseng, the Chinese Ambassa-
dor, in an interview to-day with Earl
Granville, Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, protested that it was breach of
neutrality on the part of England to per-
nit French men-Of-War to coal and
victual at Hong Kong.
Tentatives relative to mediation be-
tween France and China have ceased.
Tsung vi has rejected Overtures made by
England in that direction.
The transportation arrangements for
forwarding French reinforcements to
TOnquin have been so timed that they will
reach Haiphong about the end of January.
Gen. Briere de PIsle advises the gov
ernment that he expects to clear Ton
quin Of the enemy in a two months cam
| the summer heat will compel the troops
to seek shelter in cantonments.
ALLEGED FRENCH REVERSES.
A Tien Tsin dispatch states that the
| Chinese claim the following successes:
Oct. 2-Captured forts and city of LOhg
Nan Hsien, in Tonquin; sank a French
gunboat after an engagement. The elders
of over 20 Christian villages rendered their
submission to the Chinese commander.
Oct. S-The French were defeated at
| FOOwei, Tonquin; the French commander
shot himself. The troops were demoral.
| lied and fed.
Nov. 13-The Black Flags repulsed three
| French attacks upon Saun Kevan. The
| same day the French were defeated a.
| Tamsui.
| Nov. 19-The French, including Turios
were forced to take refuge in the woods
near Saun Kevan. At FOrmosa the fight
ing continued for six hours. The Frencl
losses were very heavy, including two su
perior officers. They lost several guns
and were pursued to the water side, whert
four French launches were sunk. ThC
Chinese in Kan Gel, a province
of Tonquin, succeeded in de
teating the French, the latter losing
seven officers and their General being Sc
verely wounded. The same day tn
French made an unsuccessful attacl
upon the Chinese positions at Kwan Yil
| Kin
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
WAR ON SILVER DOLLARS.
Senator Mcpherson Introduces Bill to
Stop their Coinage.

senator Mcpherson Introduces Bill to
Stop their Coinage.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a bill was in
troduced in the Senate to-day by Mr.. Nc
PhersOn to suspend the coinage of silver
dollars. 1t provides that on and after the
passage of this act, the coinage of silver
dollars shall be suspended; that the
Secretary of the Treasury be authorized
and directed not to reissue any United
States notes of a denomination less than
So, and to cancel and destroy all United
States notes of less denomination than So,
and to cease engraving or printing all
such notes. 1t authorizes the Secretary
Of the Treasury upon the de-
pOsit of silver bullion in such sub
Treasury as he shall designate, to issue
to depositors thereof silver certificates
having upon their face the weight and
market value of the metal so deposited,
calculated in United States gold dollars
at the rate of twenty-five and eight-tenths
standard grains to the dollar. The Secre-
tary is also authorized and required, on the
presentation OF any silver certificates
issued under the provisions of the act
by legal holders thereof, to redeem them
by delivering to depositOrs silver bullion
of the weight and fineness certified upon
the certificate, and to Immediately cancel
and destroy such certificate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Interesting Little Flashes from the
l,-.s..Ao.I Il. E,1.-. aa..aad e.

Interesting Little Flashes from the
Wires Printed in Condensed Form.
w. e. Russell, Democrat was elected Mayor
of Cambridge, Mass, Tuesday, by lO,0S5 ma
jOrity over Fox, Republican.
Birmingham's cityselection took place Tues
day. A. S. Lane, the present Mayor, was re-
elected by thirds majority.
At Fortress Monroe, Va, the handsome
quarters in the Garrison occupied by Col.
Lader were burned last night. The loss is
about $4,000.
At Lewiston, Me-, Elmer Haskell and Willie
Jordan were drowned in the river last night.
One broke through the ice and his companion
lost his life trying to save him.
Seventeen Russian anarchists, one of
whom is woman, have been ar
rested at St. Petersburg. Documents
OF revolutionary and criminal char
.acter were found in their possession. Fresh
agraran crimes, with instances of arson, have
occurred in the province of Livonia.
An Protectionist League has been
formed at Paris, France. its special aim being
to agitate public opinion against the proposed
duties upon corn. NJ Leon Say is President
of the leagu ne. Its principal committee in
cludes NJ. Leroy, Deputy, NJ. Beaulier, M.
Millard, Senator, NJ. Molerari and Gustave
Perriere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
KEY WEST A DOOMED CITY.

A Local Editor Takes an Alarming View
of the Spanish Treaty's Tobacco
Clause.
KEY WEST, Dec. 3.-The Florida Nel0S,
published here by eX-COngressman Me-
nard. says in this mornings issue with
reference to the tobacco clause in the
Spanish treaty:
IL the treaty is ratified by the Senate with
this clause, Key West is a doomed city. 1t
would close up every cigar factory, force
about 1000 of our citizens out of employment,
and entail a loss of about S2,0O0,000 in prop
ertv, The present tariff rates on imported
cigars are $2 50 per pound ana 25 per cent
adj valOrem, and if the treaty should be rati-
fed in its present shape they would be re-
duced to 81 25 per pound and 1919 per cent. ad
yalOrem, a reduction which would render our
Kew West manufacturers unable to cope
with those Of Cuba. The margin of profit is
already small, and the proposed reduction
would certainly wipe it out completely. With
this danger menaclng this city it behooYes all
classes of our citizens to join in a movement
against a ratification of the tobacco clause in
the treaty. Our cigar industry Is the main
prop of this city, and, if this is knocked out,
It will go back to what it was in 1870"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
A Small Debt Leads to Murder.

NECHEsvILLE, Tex, Dec. .3.-An affray
occurred here last evening, resulting In
the death Of L. V. Simpson and Calhoun
Lawrence. Both were well-known citi-
zens. The difficulty grew out of the set
tlement of a small debt. Mr.. Simpson
fired first, mortally wounding Lawrence
In the abdomen. Lawrence fired three
shots. each one taking effect, and the last
one penetrating Simpsons heart. Mr..
Lawrence expired some hours after the
ah0otinQ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CLEyELAND,s SISTERS.
Mrs. Bacon Says That They Have no
nasira to Rnther Their Brnthar


Desire to Bother Their Brother.
TOLEDO, o., Dec. 3.-Mrs. n. B. Bacon,
of this city, sister of President-elect
Cleveland, Indignantly disclaims all
knowledge of an alleged interview with a
correspondent of New York journal
which has been widely circulated by the
press throughout the country, whereby
she is made to express predictions as to
the future management of the White
House, and views concerning her own
and her brothers. family relations. She
declares the statements to be absurdly
false and annoying in the extreme, and
she saws that she has nothing to make
public concerning Gov. Cleveland's tu-
ture, except that she and her sisters en-
tertained so high a regard for their broth
er that they are glad to allow him to make
his own plans without being hampered by
their interference.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Canada's Orange Riots.

ST. JOHN, \. F., Dec. 3.-The attacks
of 0rangemen upon the Redemptorist
Fathers continued three days, Wednes-
day, Friday and Saturday last. They
were brutally driven out of Conception
Bay. amid hOOting, stone pelting and ViO-
lent execrations. Great indignation eX-
lists among Roman Catholics. The pro-
lection of the United States Government
for its citizens has been invoked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
GROCERS GO UNDER.


BALTIMORE, Dec. 3.-There were two
sessions of the Plenary Council to-day,
and the most important business of the
session was considered. For the remain
der of the session only ArchbishOps,
Bishops and Mitred Abbots will partici-
pate in the proceedings. The work of the
theologians is completed, and the re-
mainder of the week will be occupied in
the completion Of DEGREES already formu-
lated and the discussion of some not yet
determined upon. There will be no public
session tomorrow, and the Council Will
close its labOrs on Sunday next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-President
Arthur has as yet made no arrangements
for attending the New Orleans EXposi-
ton, which will open on Dec. IS. He has,
however, promised to be present, if possi-
BILE. party composed of Secretary
Teller. Postmaster General HattOn, Third
Assistant Postmaster General HaZen,
superintendent Thompson of the Railway
Mail Service, and other government Off
cials, will leave Washington for the EX-
position in time to be present at the open
inc ceremonies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

PITTsBURG, Dec. 3.-At Uniontown,
Pa, Mine Inspector Steiner has institu-
ted suit for criminal negligence against
James Cole, the mine boss at the time Of
the Youngstown mine explosion, by which
IA persons were killed outright and seven
others injured. The families of those
killed by the explosion are generally in
very destitute circumstances, and dam
age suits will probably be entered. A
proposition was recently submitted to the
company to settle for $4,000 in each case
of death, but no reply was received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
latter Carriers After shorter Hours.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "A delegation Of
philadelphia letter carriers waited upon
Postmaster General Hatton to-day, ana
nresented memorial suggesting that the
character of their employment brings
them under the S-hour law, and asking
that a general order be issued placing
them on the same footing as other gov
ernment employees. The Postmaster Cen
eral informed the delegation that Con-
oressional action would be required to
bring about the end they sought, and he
indicated a willingness to lurther the pro-
a,1rnrnant of the necessary legislation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
4 Piann Fnctorv Ahlnze.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-At fire IN Fish
er's piano factory in West Twenty-elghth
street, last night, two firemen were in
iured, but not fatally. One fell off lad
der and another tell out Of a second story
window. The loss on stock will probably
reach $40, 900. The damage to the burned
structures will be about S3O,OOO. The
firm have an insurance on the stock and
building of over S25O,OOO in a large num-
Der of companies. Considerable damage
was done by water to number of adjoin-
ing houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Marvland,a EIeotnra1 CnlIepe.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 3.-The Mary
land electoral college met here at noon.
Gen. Bradley Johnston was made Presi-
dent, and Harry E. Mann Secretary of the
college. II. H. Keedy nominated Grover
Cleveland, of New York, for President.
He received 8 votes. Col. Clement Sui
livan nominated Thomas A. Hendricks,
of Indiana, for Vice President. He re-
ceived 8 votes, and the ballots were so de-
cIared and announced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CONFEDERATE CRUISERS.
Senator Miller Wants to Broaden the
Alabama Claims Act.

Senator Miller Wants to Broaden the
Alabama Claims Act.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-SenatOr Miller,
of New York, introduced bill to-day
providing that the words confederate
cruisers" in the act re-establishing the
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims shall be construed and held to in
clude for all purposes of said act any and
all vessels of officers and crews of ves-
sells of organized expeditions acting as
such by authority OF the late so-called
Confederacy, or any of its officers, by
which vessels or cargOes of loyal citizens
of the United States were captured or
destroyed on the high seas, and that the
act be construed to include any waters
within the admiralty jurisdiction OF the
United States. 1t further provides, that
any case already heard involving the
question of confederate cruisers" shall
be reopened and reheard upon due notice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
SaIvationists Roasted Ont.

BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Dec. 3.-While the
Salvation Army were holding a meeting
in large hall in Saco last night, the build
ing was discovered to be on fire, and a Sc
rious disaster was only avoided by the
prompt manner in which the audience,
which packed the hall, was dismissed be-
fore the danger became apparent. The
fire is charged to the work of an incendi-
ary, and there is great Indignation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
rta rhrea Craat ouestlons in England. !.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 3.--At banquet last
night of the Reform Club Lord Rosebery
said that the three great questions of the
day, the navy, Egypt and redistribution,
should not be made party questions he
c0unseled the House Of Lords to initiate
their own reform, and declared his belief
that the hereditary principle was wrong.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
rexas Goes Pennsylvania one Better.

AUSTIN, TEX, Dec. 3.-The official
vote of Texas just completed is as follows:
Cleveland, 223, pos; Blaine, 8s,353; Butler,
3 .321: St. John, 8,511; Lockwood, 2; total
vote, 31S, 1896; Cleveland's plurality over
Blaine, 134, $50; Cleveland's majority over
all. 128, 8,O21. as compared with the Presi-
Dental vote of 1880, Texas shows an in
crease Of 81. .29S votes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

LONDON. Dec. 3.-Mr. Adams has ap-
peared against Mr.. Justice ManlSty $
ruling in the formers action tor a1e il9el
against Bernard COleridge. LoI9 SoIs- Sis
Tidge at the same time has notlned MT.
AJsms that he intends to move for a
reversal of the jury's verdict.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
A FRENCH OPINION.
Paris, Municipal Council.

PARIS, Dec. AT a meeting of the
Municipal Council to-day M. LeVaillant,
Prefect of Haute-Savoie, charged the
police with having provoked the late riots
in Calle-LeVis. The Council adopted a
resolution expressing desire that the
control of the Police Service should lay in
the Municipal Council. A resolution was
also passed by the Council demanding the
rejection of a proposition before the
Chamber of Deputies to tax imports Of
corn and cattle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
An Artist on the Verge of starvation.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Charles B. West,
who said that he was an artist from
Charleston, s. c., was arrested to-day for
stealing a pair of shoes from a store IN
Warren street. He was shabbily dressed
and on the way 70 court he fell on the
street from exhaustion and hunger. He
said that he had eaten nothing for three
days. His wants were attended to and
he was held for trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
HARD RAPS AT BISMARCK
DIR. WINDTHORST RIDES OVER
HIM ROUGHSHOD.

The Reiehstag FaYors the Repeal OF the
Governments Anti Catholic Law by a
Vote of 2I7 to 90 After Personal APP
peal from the Chancellor.
BERLIN, Dec. 3.--In the Reichstag to-
day Prince Bismarck declared that the
relntroduction ofDr. Windthorst's motion
to repeal the law empowering the govern
ment to eXpel or intern priests for ille-
gally exercising their functions, after its
recent rejection by the Bundesrath, was
disrespectful to the Bundesrath. More
over, he said, the last two Prussian
Ministers of Public Worship had not APP
piled the law. The attitude taken by the
party of the Centre impeded an under
standing between Germany and Rome.
Prussia would not consent to re-
peal the law. at least not for
Polish districts. The government would
only accent prelate for the ArchbishO-
pric of Posen. who did not sympathise
with efforts TO sever the west of Prussia
and Upper Silesia from the Prusslan
State. Negotiations between Prussia and
the Roman Curia since 1873 had been
practically without result, although
Prussia had granted various conclusions.
These negotiations were still pending. In
spite of Prince Bismarck's opposition
Herr Windthorsts motion to repeal the
law in question was passed by vote of
PIT to SO.
BIsMARCK'S DANDER UP.
In the course of the debate DIR. Wind
thorst, having replied to the speech Of
Prince Bismarck, the Chancellor con-
tinued his remarks against DR.. Wind
thOrst's motion to repeal the law eXpelling
priests, etc. Prince Bismarck declared
that the freedom of the church was no.
where challenged, and that Prussia's
rejection of the Papal candidates Tor the
BishopTic o. Posen was simply an eXer-
else of her sovereign rights, and was in
accordance with the treaties. Prince
Bismarck said that he was rejoiced to
hear Herr Windthorst say that he was OPP
posed to parliamentary government.
Prince Bismarck said:
If it were possible for the government quiet
y to resign and say to the majority here are
our portfolios, be good enough to continue the
dispatch of public business, matters would be
even worse than now. II majority con-
sisting of the Conservative Centre with its
adherents, the new German Liberals. the
Volks party and the Social Democrats, had
| to reconstruct the government, the result
would be a Ministry like that Of England un-
| der Premier Gladstone.
A CHALLENGE AND A DECLINATION.
PARIS, Dec. 3.-The Morning NelcS re-
ports that Count Herbert Bismarck re-
Gently challenged Herr Eugene Richter,
on the ground that the latter had insulted
| the Chancellor in a speech in the Reich
stag. Herr Richter refused to accept the
challenge. He declared that he would
not fight duel with Prince Bismarck,
| even concerning a matter which occurred
| in Parliament, and if not with him, then
much less with his son.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
AdeIina Paffi-

the great songstress, says Of Solon Pal
mer's Perfumes, Toilet Soaps and other
Toilet articles: 81 unhesitatingly pro.
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street, New York.