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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
COTTON'S YIELD.
December Returns Indicate a Smaller
Return than Those of October.

RoJuFn Cndn LnOSe OF OCtODors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The December re-
port Of the Department of Agriculture upon
the cotton product indicates a smaller yield
than the returns Of condition in October. The
October average was "A, against 6S in 1888.
SS In the great harvest of 1882 and 66 In the
disastrous season of 1881. The returns of the
condition in October and of the product in
this year. The first indicated larger crop
than last year and the latter a product
slightly less, or about 9S per cent. The COM
paratve decline is in States west
OF Alabama. The comparison with last
year Is as followA: North Carolina
100, South Carolina lo7, Georgia 101, Florida
l03, Alabama los, Mississippi "a, Louisiana 9S,
ing these percentages to our figures for the
crop OF 1883, they indicate product of 39S, 900
bales in North Carolina, 503, 900 in South Caro-
lima, 100000 in Georgia, 0,000 in Florida, 66l
900 in Alabama, S47, 900 in Mississippi, 4SO, 900
in Louisiana, $4,000 in Texas, $4,000 in Ar
kansas and 3l4,0 900 in Tennessee. The remain
ing territory will probably give $4,000 bales.
1nese ngureS are provisional, and may be
slightly modified by future returns 1t is
possible that general disappointment at the
outcome of the middle and top crop have
made the December returns unusually con-
servative, but it is certain that the rate of
yield will be much below the average.
ILLINOIS WHEAT AREA.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Dec. 30.-The forth
coming report Of the Illinois Department of
Agriculture shows that the area Of the grow
ing crop of winter wheat in Illinois is 2,Sl7, 900
acres, or a decrease of 405, 900 acres from the
previous seeding. The condition of the grow
:
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ERIN's BOLD CHAMPIONS.
Healy Sets Forth the Wrongs of His Ma
tive Heath Among the Scot tchmen.

Healy Sets Forth the Wrongs of His Ma
tive Heath Among the ScOtchmen.
LONDON, Dec. 30.-T. NJ. Healy, member Of
Parliament for Monaghan, delivered an ad-
dress at Glasgow Yesterday, in the course of
which he denounced Mr.. Bannerman, Chief
Secretary for Ireland, who, he said, knew no
more about Ireland than he (Healy) knew
about Scotland. ''How would a Scotch
man." he asked, like me to rule
Scotland through scoundrels, robbers and
men guilty of unspeakable Offenses." Mr.
Healy said that he would rather accompany
Joe Brady TO the gallOws than stink into the
prisoners dock in company with Cornwall
and French. Mr.. Healy condemned O'Dono-
van Rossa's policy as criminal and stupid, but
SAID that he understood it, because Rosa had
been reared among the people and knew their
wrongs.
A conference Of the Nationalist of Dublin
county, the Mayor of Dublin presiding was
held at Dublin yesterday. The principle of
paying the Irish members Of Parliament was
approved. Mr.. Clancy, editor of the Irish
Nation, was nominated to represent Dublin
county IN the House of Commons.
In an address Mr.. Clancy SAID that any ma
tion in the world prosecuted as this country
is would eXpel the English and substitute an
Irish government and declared that the
Orange Tory reign in Ireland was over.
BIGGAR ATTACKS THE GOVERNMENT,
j. G. Biggar, member of Parliament for
Cavan county, speaking tonight at Bolton,
advised Irlshmen to disOwn the Wings. He
said that Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland. had hanged a number of men whom
he knew to be innocent. The supporters OF
the government were ansWerable for Earl
Spencer's misdeeds and deserved no mercy at
the hands of Irish electors. Premier Glad
stone and Sir Baunerman knew that Earl
Spencer was scoundrel. The members of
the Irish National League were entitled to
the thanks of ITishmen for exposing the ras-
cality of the Irish executive.
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THE HOUSE sTENOGRAPHER.
But Two Men Competent Among 100
Applicants for the Position.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-There are 100 Rp-
plIcants for the position of stenographic re-
porter of the proceedings Of the House made
vacant by the recent death of William Blair
Lord. OF these only two, Messrs. Hayes and
Devine, have the requisite knowledge of par
liamentary affairs. Messrs. Hayes and De-
vine were the men removed from similar posi-
tiOns by Mr.. Keifer when Speaker to make
room for his friends. One Of them will un-
doubtedly be appointed to the present va
cancy. Mr.. Blaine is exerting his influence
in favor of Mr.. Devine. who reported his cam
paign speeches for the Associated Press last
fall just as Mr.. Blaine wanted them reported.
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HoLTNORTH's PUNISHMENT.
Gen. Hazen Ayers that it Should be of
q Very Severe Character.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 30.-Gen. Hazen has re-
turned to the War Department the charges
preferred against Sergt. Otto Holtnorth Of
having rified Lieut.. Greely's papers, prefer
ring not to order court MARTIAL though re-
quested to do so by the Secretary of War.
The Chief Signal officer assigns as the reason
for this course that the court ordered by him
would be merely garrison court, with power
to infiict no severer punishment than a reduc-
tiOn in rank and short Imprisonment. The
charges against Sergt. Honorth. if proven,
should be followed, in the opinion of Gen.
HaZen, by more summary punishment than
such court would be able to impose.
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MADE MAD BY sPIRITUAIIsM.
Man and Wife Cut Their Throats After
He Had Killed Their Child.

RORTLAND, ORE, Dec. 10.-Near Chehalis,
Wyoming Territory, on the line of the North
ern Pacific Railroad, night before last, William
Pearson, a well-to-do farmer who is a strong
believer in spiritualism, imagined that he re-
ceived an order from higher power to kill
his infant child. This he did with a hammer.
When he had finished he showed what he had
done to his wife, who is also a spiritualist
He then said that If she would cut her throat
he would do the same. Both were found
yesterday, half frozen, with their throats cut.
but not yet dead. Pearson has revived suf-
ncIently to state what is above related. He
and his wife will probably die.
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1884 In THE UNITED STATES.
The London ''Times" Hands Down to
History Its Record of the Diving Year.

The London "Times" Hands Down to
History It's Record of the Dying Year.
LONDON, Dec. 3I.-The Times this morning
has a ten-column review Of the events Of 1884.
Referring to America, it says: "The absorb
ing topic of the year was the election Of a
President. The session of Congress ending in
March was rendered abortive, both parties
desiring to avoid direct issue on the question
of free trade, which was momentarily
shelved. The Democrats preferred to play
waiting game, hoping to regain control Of the
Executive by the probability of the Republi-
The hope was fulfilled Blaine's
appeals to the anti English
spirit of the Irish voters failed
to seduce them from their alliance with the
Democrats. The project of the treaty with
Nicaragua, giving America control Of the
proposed canal, has found little favor, and
will hardly be ratified by the present Con-
gress. The Times rejoiees at the revival of
industrial activity in the South as shown by
the New Orleans Exhibition.
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A MIsER FOUND BEAD.
Gas from the Stove on which He Cooked
the Cause of his Demise.

BAILTIM0E, Dec. 30.-Leopold Won Zechan
was found dead in his apartment in the east
ern section of the city this afternoon, having
been suffocated by gas generated by coal
oil stove on which he prepared his food. He
was almost recluse, but was seen to
go into the house on Christmas day, since
which he was missed until the
door was forced open this afternoon and his
dead body discovered. He was the son of a
General in the Saxon army and came to this
country in 1869. He kept a cigar store in
to Baltimore. He never engaged in business
and lived entirely to himself In his house
was found a bank book with $2,5OO to his
credit. besides which he is said to have re-
ceived 5000 per month from Germany. He is
not known to have any relatives IN this cOun-
trV
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AN IMPENDING RATE WAR.
The Failure of the Representatives to
Agree Followed by a Cut at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-As one result OF yester-
davis meeting of representatives of Eastern
lines to close the agreement drawn up a week
ago whereby passenger rates were to be regu-
lated during the coming year, scalpers offered
to-day Grand Trunk tickets to New York for
$l2. The lowest frst-class rate over this line
Yesterday was $13 80. 1t is claimed that the
Grand Trunk road is making this cut over its
counters, but this is denied at the ticket offices
of the company. The failure of the managers
yesterday to come to any agreement leaves
each road at liberty to make such rates as it
sees fit. and the impression is that still lower
rates will prevail.
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NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 3O.-The steamer John
Romer, running in connection with the Chesa-
this morning on her 1880 O'Clock north
bound trip to Newport News, came
in collision with mud seow
just below the city, and was so badly
damaged that she barely had time to be back
ed on the Atlantic City flats, where she now
lies in 10 feet OF water. She had on board
about 40 passengers, all Of whom with their
baggage escaped injury. A dense fog pre-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
Troops Ordered into OkIaboma

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-In pursuance
OF instructions from the War Department
Brig. Gen. Augur, of the Department Of
Missouri, has ordered Col. Hatch, of the
Ninth cavalry, to proceed to Camp Russell. on
troops of cavalry and one company of infan-
try, and remove unauthorized persons from
Oklahoma and other points in indian Terri
tory. Col Hatch is now at Fort Leavenworth
making preparations for the exneditinn
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A Cnnpn MONARCHY.

BERLIN, Dec. 30.-TLe formation of a Congo
monarchy under a German Prince is being
discussed in court circles here.
A correspondent of lie Journal des Debdts of
Paris at Berlin says that the King of the Bel
gians will be proclaimed Suzerain of the
Congo free State. If the Belgian cOnstitu-
tion precludes this the Count of Flanders will
be proclaimed IN his stead
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A GAS CONIPANY's FOES.
An Atlanta Lawsuit Said to be In Fav,
of an Old MOnonOIv

of an Old Monopoly.
ATLANTA, Dec. 9O.-Several months ago the
store and residence of John A. Barry, on De-
eatUr street, was damaged by gas explosion
while the Gate City Gas Company was putting
III pipes for the purpose Of furnishing gas for
Barry's store and house. Negro wOrkmen,
while under the house making a connection,
struck match, which ignited a quantity of
gas that had escaped and an explosion en-
sued. One negro was killed, two others in
jured and Mr.. Barry sustained injuries which,
although not serious, were for the time pain
ful. Recently he instituted SUIT for damage
against the Gate City Gas Company, and to-
day, at the instance Of Mr.. Barry, the pat
rOns Of the new company were garnisheed.
The Sheriff and his assistants were hard at
work all day serving papers. The movement
Is regarded as another effort to crush out the
new company.
MCAY's PLACE.
A prominent lawyer, a few days since, while
commenting on Judge McCay's -deplOrable
condition, said that 1t would not surprise
him at ali to see the President appoint some
one to take McCay's place on the bench. He
hope for recovery. This authority is of the
opinion that the unfortunate man Is suffering
with sOftening of the brain. My friend added
that he thought the President could declare
the Judgeship vacant on account of McCay's
insanity, and fill the vacancy.
IL is believed that Emory Speer would like
C. D. Forsyth would not object to going on
the bench. Bigby is quite wealthy and in
addition hiss a line practice, while Forsyth is
comfortably well of. Both of these gentle
men devote their eUtire time to their legal
duties and take little interest in politics.
IT Is REPORTED THAT EX-MARSHAL o. P.
FITZsIMONS
il on a hot trail after the Atlanta post Office.
A dozen others also are understood TO be after
the same Office. Public sentiment however,
seems TO favor the retention of the present
Postmaster. W. 4. b. Wilson, who, since
taking charge Of the Office, has given satisfac-
tiOn.
When the Marshal's Office is referred to, the
universal feeling expressed is that Bryant
shOuId be the first man bounced. No word OF
svmnathv Is ever dropped for him. People
Who haven't the slightest interest inthe Office
are as anxious to see him go out as any one OF
the number Of applicants who are after his
the state, is counted on as sure winner feT
this place He is credited with being the
first choice of Senator Brown and others
ColOuitt is tooth and tOe-nal for Nelms, but
Rrown wants Nelms to remain where he IS,
AT the head of the penitentiary.
A prominent politician few days ago SAID
that GOrdOn's chances for getting Cabinet
nositlOu were, in his opinion, below par. Cor
ION. he remarked, had COlquitts support, but
mad failed to get much encouragement from
Rrovn and the members from Georgia in the
Lever House. He said that he did not know
~ one of them who would use their lnuu-
ence in GOrdOn's behalf.
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ChaDdler's Orders.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.-The Secretary of
the Navy has sent the following telegram to
all the cOmmandants of navy yards who Will
not receive before Jan. the circular mailed
yesterday: discharge all employees who
have hitherto been paid under the six months
appropriation act, except those required to
prevent the destruction of property or loss of
life, and all such must work without agree
ment for cOmpensatiOn.n y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-The directors Of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
way Company were in session to-day, and
discussed several plans for the reorganization
of the road and refunding of its bonds. Moth
ing definite was decided upon, and the non
payment of the interest on the consols, due in
January, was the chief topic of interest. An
adjournment was had, subject to the call of
the Chairman
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
SUNSHINE AT NEW ORLEANS.
Exhibits Rolling in and Everything Pro-
nOunced Very Promising.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3O.-At the worlds
exposition to-day everybody appeared in the
happiest of humor. The resumption of street
car travel and the bright sunshinv day were
causes contributing to the general feeling of
elatiOn. Work suspended owing to the recent
with vigor, and delayed exhibits came.
in with a rush and found place as
fast as received. Part of the New York
exhibit: which was delayed by railroad
blockade, has arrived. Special Commissioner
Truman. representative of State Commits
sioner ID. j. johnson, has been working ener-
getically to get his exhibit arranged, and saws
that it Will equal any on the ground A
special feature is the exhibit furnished by the
New York State Geological Survey, which is
being arranged by Charles Hall.
The Mexican sloop-Of-war La Llbertada
arrived at New Orleans yesterday and an
chored off CalliOpe street.
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A Theatre Roof Caves In.

LONDON, Dec. 81, 2 A. MA portion of the
roof of theatre at Cholet, a town in France,
collapsed during a performance last night.
There were about 900 persons in the audi
ence. The lights were extinguished, and
screams and groans filled the air. About $50
persons were injured, some of them it is
feared, fatally. The theatre was a temporary
structure, which had been strained by recent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
RAsCALLY RAILROADERs.
A Time Clerk and SeYen Engineers Com
bine to Defraud their Companies.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Dec. 3O.-Seven locor1o-
tive engineers on the Ashtabula and Pitts
burg and the Erie and Pittsburg Railroads.
have been discharged for the alleged ofrense
OF securing more pay than they were entitled
to. 1t is stated that they conspired with the
time clerk at Erie who made up the time, and
that $4,000 have thus been Overdrawn. The
clerk resigned short time ago, and his sue
cessor discovered the errors. The officials
and men refuse to talk on the matter. The
engineers discharged have been in the employ
of the companies for several years.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-Subpoenas were lis
sued to-day at the Police Court on applica-
tiOn of Patrick HI. Pellihan. editor of Ireldftds
Li6erdtor, for the attendance among others of
Stephen B. Elkins and b. +. Jones, Chairman
of the Republican National Committee, as
witnesses at his examination on a charge of
libel. made by Patrick Ford, of the Irish
World, against him. The examination will
cnma off q week from next Monday
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NEUTRALITY ON THE CONGO.
An Entente COrdiale Arranged Between
France and Germany.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-An entente cordiale has
been arranged between France and Germany
for the naturalization of the territory OF the
African International Association. Prince
Bismarck has undertaken to present decla-
ration to the conference fayoring an inter-
notI0nal protectOrate of the associations ter
rltOry. JurscOnsuls Kusserof and
Engelhardt have been instructed to draft a
declaration, and also to prepare a statement
that the principles governing civilized States
must be observed in future annexations in
the Congo region, without being settled by
government authority.
A Berlin correspondent says: SIT is re-
ported in diplomatic circles that an intention
prevails IN certain influential quarters to
transform the Congo free State INTO a mon
archy.''
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STAR Star i;.s n On the head Of the bright
were de1vssso5d lss Lille Fox. The otben b@ornlng
received the IN ike manner, and tbe prizes prizes
Jessie Butts; 5S seeopd M IN order. First, Miss
and ~ AN; after which the mns;; tn!rd, Miss
ali that eoi,id set opened the ball. which, up
tend for be tbe De desired-The Dragoonss co1 was
McGlashOn, Miss MisGai Ida on OMAN. Jan. s-AIss Grace
Aiken our city; Miss Mamie RsToSo r zoe Sod-
and Miss Amsiiss lsI isereyen, OF Liberty eonntQ Pi
among the visit Vsifins sinclair, Of Quifman, are
confere-oOo 4r lr community is eratt1ede .l TINS
Thomson ~ ,las y seen fit to return Rev q
son is I0e an 70 us for another year Mr. Tbom6 5 B
and may s1ccese ss an. anu hard working preacher.
9NOOess attend his caIlino
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; LOGAN'S SLIM CHANCE.
The SOlidIfication of the Republicans
Not Very Probable.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9O.-The Tribune has made
canvass of the members of the nli-
nOis Legislature on the Senatorial
question, and finds that the Republicans.
for the first choice, stand 100 for Logan,
and 2 for Farwell; for second choice. Farwell
y, Hamilton 9, j. G. Hawley 2, and Oglesby
l. Only "a slgnifed their second choice. The
Democrats for first choice stand: Harrison %,
March e unkOOwu l - ~ -
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MINERS REPORTED RIoTING.
The Hooking Valley Disorders Said to
Have Broken Out Afresh.

LOGAN, o., Dec. 30.-There is a general up
rising In the Hooking Valley tonight. Sheriff
Mccarthy with a large posse on a special
train left at late hour. A large shipment
of dynamite was received at Nelson
vile yesterday. Attacks were started on
the railroad bridges. Special Off
GERS >are being sworn in and taken to
the region Of Buchtel, where the strikers are
Communication was cut of at late hour at
all mining points. Further particulars cannot
10 obt0inad
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Arohbishop Bourret Dvine.

MONTREAL, Dec. 2o.-Archbishop Bourget
is SAID to be dying Bishop Fabre has admin
istered to him the last rites of the church. He
is the Oldest bishop in America, and made
himself famous by his opposition to the burial
of GnibOrd in consecrated prnnnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
RECLAIMING A STOLEN CHILD.
4 Putnam County Man Visits Macon on
an Uncommon Errand.

MACON, GA, Dec. SOTO day man named
Iobp Narchman, from EatontOn. reported to
the Chief Of Police that he was on the look
ont for a child who had been abducted and
brought to the city by woman named Carrie
shed and placed in the care Of negro named
wm Harris The child was a son of his step
daughter. who had gwen it to him to rear.
She was a widow. and married again Christ
mas day. when she wanted the child. Init
child would be stolen from him to keep him
from having it. He paid no attention to the
threats. The child was abducted from him
- brought to Macon. He came to-day TO
serure il. The negro refused to give II up.
NTsrcbman returned to EatOntOn to night to
secure the necessary papers for the recovery.
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FLORIDA.
Tbe e pa5l,l spring now has post office.

1., ~ : PFlng now has a post oh1ca
-, -"o rahasOhkee Democrat has spsno,5.,
eoiSs ii9llatoes .s are sill ripeninp in tho
- Ounu oumteryille. OPeh
an5,eo ~ Sg .. Koss has shipped IS bovas os -
from Cotton Plant sesI Shipment made
soeso,, - 81 dDl'iard, Of EmpOria. has sbiDra,1
b0xes st,iI " oOAes OF oranges and has over 100
grove. al grown on three acre
Three families from UIinofs
Itcateu on Union Lake. Thev ba,.o 'g..
ovas anu brought over 500 head of ine 49, ~
80, in IN them Other families are aTDatI
from the same State. arc expected
dav w was tournament G at Cool Spring Christmas
iis2 M TI d success. Ten knights entered ffo
Ricb,Ide Inc purse of $40 was won bv job ne n
ed 70 VV;1,;1e nc second purse Of IS was award. .
,,ros q ai ~ NAM mcLane; the third purse Of s9
cessfnI cba,a,ltoe 49, - george l.. Bryant. The sue
puls and Miss Laura Boston 1nap s I Du-
and beauty. 7'O" eUeehs OF love
,,o',aIayllle GaiInesyllle Ad0Ocate: VIM. C. Rece =
Bopsiar ana well known commercial trsS-oiia a
died at the Arlington House Fridr F,s5 rdveIer.
s IiOI'l the eHects OF brain fever. His y1ife o.
Gteeu {esterday morning from Rrunsvvict
bsIrnad Sielr .l,, nome. The remains were en-
sSalLieu s ana taken to Brunswick last ni0bt
from whence they will likely he sent 10 Nv t,
native place-Exeter, England. ~ MS
sumteryille Times: Deputy Sheriff Cassoa,
. ISII on tuesday afternoon of Iasr vvee[ fo;;
osAss WIN the ne0rO DriEoOar
WhOm we mentioned some two 49,. -
Elous as having been arrested ilos
from Sumtervllle as a fugitive from ice
lie Is charged with having killed h - IN
Macon county, Ca, and escaped IN cors
OF the law. \ reward of $3.50 was 4 Sds
MS arrest. He was carried pack on uisi
ton from Gov. Mcdaniel.
The Ocala Banner has the folio oo,
cernlng the hanging to occur in ths Y this
week; "Sherif Crutchfield has re n tho
death warrant from the Governor n % eIO
ecUtlon of Noah Taylor, for the n kr of
Deputy Sheriff Grambling, in Nav and
who was found guilty In the first deg the
last term OF the Circuit Court. The nt
mas been read to Taylor in his cell me
seems perfectly willing to suffer mis- IN or
the terrible deed committed. His moth n
made ARRANGEMENTS to beg for pardOi
abandoned It. Attached to the warrant\
heavy piece Of black ribbon fastened at
top and extending to the lower left ba
corner and made fast under the great sea
the state. The order calls for a private eS
cutlOn, the admittance of only twelve CITIZEN
including minister, physician, deputies AM
the Ocala Rifles. 4 professor of the TalIa
hassee Medical College has asked for the BODY
OF Taylor, but the Sheriff refused it. Taylor
will be hung on Friday. Jan. ?, 1885, in the
county jail yard"