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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
COURT MARTIALs ORDERED.
Gen. McKeeYer to be Made to Answer
for His Greedy Criticism.

Gen. McKeeYer to be Made to Answer
for His Greedy Criticism.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Chief Signal
Officer has submitted to the Secretary of War
charges against Assistant Adjutant General
McKeever for having made derogatory re-
marks concerning the management of the re-
cent Arctic expeditions. The charges relate
entirely to Gen. McKeever's alleged COM
ments on the course pursued by Lieut.. Greely,
and no reference is made in them to what
Gen. Mckeeyer is alleged to have said of the
Chief Signal Officer. The Secretary of war
has recommitted to the Chief Signal Officer
the charges preferred by him against Sergt.
Otto Haltnorth, of the Signal service, of con-
duct unbecOming an officer and gentleman
in having tampered with the private mail Of
Lieut.. Greedy, with instructions to detail a
court martial for his trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
MURDERER AND EXPLORER.
A Newark Chinaman with Arctic Expe
rience and Blood -statned Hands

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The attempted mur-
der of Chinese laundryman in Newark, by
one of his own race, has brought about the
arrest of Chinaman of rather distinguished
antecedents. His name is Tom Sing, and he was
officers steward on the Jeanette Arctic ex-
pedltlon, and was among those saved IN Lieut..
MelVllle's boat. He accompanied the Greedy
relle1 party in the same capacity. He was
nYlng with German woman. who, after
his arrest. Confessed that Sing had confided
some OF his murderous exploits to her. He is
accused of several mysterious murders and
ropberles OF Chinese laundrymen, but, so far
as Is suspected, his hand has been against only
his own countrYmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
INAUGURATION PLANS.
Gen. Hancock to be Invited to Act as
the Chief Marshal.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Inauguration
Committee decided tonight to send an invi-
tation to Gen. Hancock to act as Grand Mar.
shall of the inauguration parade. Col. Ber.
rett, Chairman Of the committee, informed
the committee that he had an interview with
Gen. Sheridan to-day, in which the latter
stated that if Gen. Hancock should accept the
tunity to attend to the duties of the Office
The Finance Committee reported that they
had received subscription amounting t6
$3,O20 from thirty y-Iour members of the Fl.
nance and General Committpea
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
EVARTS' WEAK POINT.
His Opposition to FOlger to be Used
Against Him at Albany.


Against Him at Albany.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The appearance of
VIM. NJ. Evarts as a candidate for the New
York Senatorship has called forth statement
from the friends of the late Judge Folger
which may prove damaging charge for Mr..
Evarts to meet. 1t is said that in the cam
paign of 1882 Mr.. Evarts wrote a letter to the
Secretary, then candidate for Governor of
New York, in which he declined to take part
IN the Gubernatorial contest for the reason
that there was a large body of Republic
cans in New York who believed that
the administration should be rebuked,
and they thought that Judge Folger should
be made the instrument for this rebuke
Frank Sperry, late private secretary to Sec
retary Folger, and James B. Butler, appoint
ment clerk IN the Treasury under his admin
lstration, each asserts that the letter is in ex-
lstence, and that it can be produced. 1t is
said it Will be used among the stalwarts, and
II this is done Mr.. Evarts will certainly lose
any stalwart support which might go to him
IN the event of a compromise, as the first ar
tlcle OF the stalWart's creed is party fealty
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
GOV. CLEvELAND's CALLERS.
Many Members of Congress Visiting
Albany During the Holiday Recaas

Albany During the Holiday Recess.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Democratic mem
bers of Congress now here, who have visited
Albany recently for the purpose of advising
Gov. Cleveland. are not, as a rule, anxious to
talk about their reception. Since The House
adjourned a great many of these gentlemen
have called upon the President-elect. and
many more will see HIM this week. Numbers
of them visit him just to see what kind of a
man he is, and TO form an acquaintance with
the man whom they will have business with
during the next four years. There are others
who go to talk business at once. These latter
generally find that they are unable to
get an idea of the policy which
Mr.. Cleveland will pursue, and thev
come away from Albany with as much light
as they had when they went there. recent
visitor who was accorded an extended inter-
view, says that he learned positively that no
one bad yet been asked to a seat in the
Cabinet. Mr.. Cleveland, he says is very
patient with his would-be advisers. and
listens with the greatest attention to all
suggestions that are offered, and keeps ac-
ourate minutes upon all subjects discussed.
but he gives no indication as to what he in
teNds to do. 1.-THE Governor" added the
speaker, sis proceeding with his selection Of
Cabinet material with the utmost care as he
realizes that he may have to rearrange his
plans several times before finally deciding
upon whom he will call to aid him in his
administration
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
THE EXPORT ASSOCIATION NrEETs

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-The Western Fxnort
Association, at a meeting this forenoon. de-
clded to fix the maximum capacity of eds
tillerles IN the pool from Jan. to Feb. 1 at 2s
per cent: OF the full capacity. The reports
submitted showed that the demand had fallen
OIL ~ per cent. during the nresent rnn,,th
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-The county grand iurv
to-day took up the investigation of the
Eighteenth ward election frauds. and called
as the first witness A. NJ. Day, member of fhe
aid in the prosecution. Mr.. Dav declined ~
testify unless he could Oe assured that the in !
formation he would furnish would NOT be
used TO defeat the prosecution now being
was excused and the matter will be brought
to the attention Of the cnurt To. aorlnrE-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-A letter received
here to-day from an intimate friend of VIM.
Il. Morrison, at Springfield. Illinois. states
that after careful canvass, 1t is evident that
Mr.. morrison Will be the nominee Of the
Democratic caucus for the United States SEN
or
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
HOWGATE ON THE WING.

The Fugitive DefauIter SpIed on the
Run in New Mexico.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga dispatch from
Lordsburg, New Mexico, states that Capt. H.
W. Howgate passed through there last night
en- route to Malone, a mining camp in the
BurrO mountains. The correspondent saws
that he is sure that it was Capt. Howgate, as
he served seven years in the Signal Service
under him, and is familiar with his appear
ance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
RACINE's FATAL FIRE.
Mrs. Glover Last Seen Running Through
the Halls Half BewiIdered.

RACINE, WIS. Dec. 29.-Mrs. Glover, who
perished In the opera house fire, was last seen
running through the hallway screaming. She
gradually became bewildered in her excite
ment, was suffocated and went down with the
falling walls. Her husband was not seen at
all. He most likely perished in his room.
The chambermaid was probably burned in
her room also, as she was not seen after the
fire broke out. servant girl named Hicks
was rescued from third-stOry window.
Manager Thompson. of the opera company,
says that he met Mrs. Glover in one Of the
halls on the upper floor, and in answer 20 her
question as to what she had better do to be
saved. he told her to go down stairs as soon
as possible, as the whole building was in
flames. Instead, she entered her room and
began dressing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
Assists Mental Labor.

Prof. Adolph OFT, New York, says of the
Acid Phosphate: II have been enabled to
devote myself to hard mental labor, from
shortly after breakfast till late hour in
the evening without experiencing the
slightest relaxation, and 1 would not now
at any rate dispense with it.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
MCLEAN TO BUY THE STAR
New Yerk Journalism Apt to Secure
Another Acquisition from the West.

Another Acquisition from the West.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-It was reported to-
day that the New York Star had been pur-
chased by Mr.. England, son of Isaac W. Eng
land, publisher Of the Swn, on behalf of John
r. Mclean, of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Mr..
Sandison, managing editor of the star, de-
clined to be interviewed on the subject. G
X. Alderman, business manager, said that
several parties were in treaty for the pur-
chase, and that one of them had refusal oi
the property until Wednesday noon. The
price is not mentioned by the rumor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
GEORGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
Progress of the Impeachment Proceed
ings Against Councilman Longley.

ings Against Councilman LOngley.
ATLANTA, Dec. 29.-The articles of impeach-
ment preferred some days ago against Coun-
Gilman Longley by Street Commissioner Ma
her were to have been read in an open meet
ing of the Council this afternoon and the
investigation commenced. For this reason a
full attendance met at the Council chamber
at O'Clock. AS soon as the court of inquiry
offered that in view of the fact that Mr.. Long
ley's term was about to expire, and that the
accuser had been for months past in possession
OF the information upon which he based his
charges and had failed to prefer them until
this late day. the previous action of the Coun-
Gil IN ordering the investigation be recon-
sldered. Consideration of the charges was
then resumed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
SPANS EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Over 1000 Lives Undoubtedly Lost In
Various Parts of the Country.

FdIIUHb 4 ssIbs OI LH6 COUNTY,
MADRID, Dec. 29.-According to official
news Of the earthquake received up to mid
night 526 persons were killed in the province
of Granada and 100 in Malaga.
At Albania over $50 bodies had been recov.
cred.
At Periana, a village in AndaIusia about
thirty miles from Malaga, great damage was
done and many lives were lost Sixty bodies
| had been recovered up to midnight MANY
persons died of fright.
The convicts in the State prison at Seville
| took advantage Of the excitement occasioned
by the earthquake to create a mutiny witt
the hope Of escaping. The disturbance wa.
| quelled however,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
Secretary McCullOch to Grant a De-
lay in the Payment OF the Tar


WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-It is asserted that
under recent opinion Of the Attorney Cen
eral Secretary McCulloch Will be enabled to
extend the,relief desired to the whisky men.
and that the collection Of taxes now due on
whisky in bond will be delayed for a year
The whisky men assert that Secretary Nc
Culloch Is disposed to regard their interests
with more favor than it was looked upon nv
the late Judge Folger. They are very much
elated in consequence, and expect that they
viii be relieved Of the payment of $20.OOO. 600
for some months, which would otherwise
have to be paid before the close of the fiscal
-~N-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
AdeIiua Patti

the great songstress, says of SoIon Pal
mer's Perfumes, Toilet Soaps and other
Toilet articles: 81 unhesitatingIv nrn.
nounce them superior to any i ever
used" Principal Depot, 374 and 376 Pearl
street, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

MRS. WNsLOw's SOOTHING SaTssss{
aronId always be used when children Ass
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suP
Terer az once: 1t produces natural, quiet
sIeep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as "bright as a.
hntton.v 1t is very pleasant to taste. Il
soothes the child. softens the gums, a
laws all pain, relieves wind, regulat9d
the bowels, and is the best known remed. ,
for diarrhea, whether arising from teetf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
LEAD IN A BURGLARs BRAIN.
A Famous brakeman Commits Suicide
in Police Station.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 29.-Geo. Clark. a
notorious burglar, committed suicide in the
Office of the Chief of Police here this after
noon, Immediately after his arrest for blow
ing open a safe in Brockport on Saturday
night. He and two brothers named Brown
were arrested bv detectives. 1t is thought
that they are the ringleaders of a gang of
desperadoes which has been operating in
Western New York. A full set Of burglars
tools were found in their possession Re-
porters succeeded in obtaining a full con-
fession from the dying man before his death
A bullet pierced his brain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
KILLED HIS WIFE WITH AN AK.

Flight of the Children-The Murderer
Entrenched in His House.
OTTAWA, o., Dec. 29.-On Christmas even
ing, in jackson, Putnam county, John Fish
back, after quarrel with his wife, killed her
with an ak in the presence of his three little
boys. The latter fled for their lives, the father
having threatened them. He now has his
mouse fortified with revOlvers, axes, double
barreled shotguns and other weapons, and de-
ties the authorities to take him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
THE ELECTORAL RETURNS.
A List of the Delinquent States and the
Remedy


Senator Edmunds was asked to-day about
the electoral returns OF the several States.
saws Washington special of Dec. p, and re-
nlied: "An but the States of Oregon and
iowa have sent in their electoral returns by
mail Now as to the returns by messenger, a
Drmber Of states are yet delinquent. The
Stafes OF California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska. Nevada. Oregon, South Carolina.
Texas and Wisconsin have not yet sent in
their electoral vote by messenger"
.sVViIl this delinquency nvaidate the vote
of anv Of these states, SenatOr?' asked the
reporter. - ~-.-, 81, e....... RI. =.
renIied. requires that there shall be three
sets Of the electoral votes. One shall be de-
nestled with the District Judge, second
sbaII be sent TO the President of the Senate by
mail and third by messenger, that messen-
e-eT. 10 be duly appointed by the electoral col
Ieve. These returns must be delivered 10 the
President of the senate by the first Wednes-
daS in January. If the messenger fails to de-
liver the vote entrusted to him by the time
nrescribed, the law further provides that
beavv penalty shall be imposed upon him.
These certificates of the vote Of State are
dnpIicates and the law also provides that If
tbe vote of any state has not been received by
- first wednesday in J January. then the Sec
Larv of state shall send special messenger
Is District Judge of the delinquent state,
= under law the first set must be depos-
- procure that. which must be daily
ers3 10 fhe Vice President forthwith. TE Sc
are the main provisions Of the law"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
GREAT DESTRUCTION AT CANTON.

CANTON, g., Dec. 29.-Between u and /
O'Clock this morning fire broke out in the an
healing room of the Malleabe Iron Works.
and before the fire department could respond
the entire east end of the works were in
flames. The fire burned fiercely, and six
streams thrown on it were almost useless.
Within an hour the entire works were in a
blaze, and great fears were entertained for
the safety of the Diebold Safe and Lock Works
and the Peerless Reaper Works adjoining.
The fire was finally got under control without
the flames spreading any further. The build
ings and machinery destroyed were valued at
Sl67, 900, and will be almost a total loss. The
insurance is for 100000. The works were
owned by Elbel, Gillian & Co.. formerly of
Pittsburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

KEY WEST. FLA, Dec. 29.-The steamer
arrived at Nassau on Dec. 26 last short of
coal and with her boiler pipes leaking badly.
| She will await materials to repair from New
Xorlr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
A. N. wilson's

w AsHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Postmaster General
Hatton said to-day that when the Senate re-
convened the President would nominate A
n. Wilson for Postmaster of Savannah Mr.
Aatton has recommended this apnointmenf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

HoMERyILLE, GA. Dec. 29.-Mrs. W. A.
Ecord, wife of Col. w. A. Eeord. died to. 5a1
at O'Clock. Mrs. Ecord was in perfect health
yesterday, was taken sick last night. and died
this afternoon. She leaves her husband and
four small children. --N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
SOCIAL PoPULARIrY on THE GLovERs.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Glover, who lost their lives at the opera
house fire in Racine yesterday, were people
well known socially in New York city, and
have limited acquaintance in Chicago. They
were not professional singers, but frequently
accepted engagements with travelling compa-
nies, and few weeks ago appeared in this
city with the company with which they were
connected at the Standard Theatre. The'com-
pany was billed to open in Milwaukee last
night. Both Mr.. Glover and his wife were
highly esteemed by their Chicago acquaIn-
tanceg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

Despair not, neither man nor maid.
Although your mouth has suffered IN.
Although your teeth are half decaved-
You can still save them, if you will.
A little Soz0D0NT be sure
Van make all balmy, bright and pure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
FINANCIAL DISTURBANCES.
The Uneasy Feeling in Austrian Finan.
cial Circles Not Abated.

VIENNA, Dec. 29.-The uneasy feeling in
financial circles still continues with unabated
force. Numberless rumOIs are in circulation
about the instability of various banks and
commercial houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
The Remainder of the Areo Pardee,s
Crew Brought Safe to shore.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Signal Corps
station at Washington Woods, n. c., reports
that the schooner Areo Pardee, loaded with ce-
ment, cast away half a mile south of the sta
talon, came ashore at midnight 500 yards from
the beach. The life saving crew tried to
reach her with a gun, but failed. Thev
launched a lifeboat at O'clock this morning q
and landed the crew. The surf was very
high. This Is the vessel from which the
steamer ChattahoOchee endeavored to rescue
Ihe crew, and succeeded in saving only her
mate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
CIGAR DEALERS ASSIGN.

MINNEAPOLIs, MINI, Dec 29.-Smith &
ROabach, wholesale cigar dealers, made an
assignment Saturday night with liabilities
estimated at $4,000, and assets of $35, 900. a
month ago meeting of creditors was held
and the failure then threatening was ayerted
valued at 900,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
TONED INTO oTrFENsTov,r
A STEAMER DISABLED.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-The steamer Lord O'Neill.
from Norfolk for Liverpool, was towed into
| Queenstown to-day with her shaft broken bv
| the steamer NormantOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
AN EARTHoUAKE IN AIJsTRTA,

VIENNA, Dec. 29.-A severe earthquake
shock was experienced in Corinthia to-day
Considerable damage was done to many build
ings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

Shortly after o'clock Messrs. Randall and
McAdoO arrived at the hail. They came from
| the Pendennis Club and were escorted by a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
WHISKY MEN TO BE RETIEvED

LONDON, Dec. Boggallays & Spence.
Warehousemen at Nos. and Love Lane
Wood street, K. c., have failed for S600 O00
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

am here as / said before without a ~
sOnal object, and yet l have come to 90 Y
great reawakening Of the industrial energr,,
of the South.
You are without limit in resources, YOu
are to-day in many of the products of the soil
competing favOrably with the North, and |
have no earthly objection. am free to say. to
see the Southern States, and many of them,
come into successful competition with the
Northern States, but l am unwilling TO see
both sections interfered with in their pro-
gress and career to destiny which God in
His infinite wisdom has endowed on this the
greatest country on earth, bV such
relations as will make both sections
the victim OF foreign low labor and foreign
low interests lcheers and do not speak this
to you in any partisan sense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
A SUSPENSION IN ENGLAND
A DRY GOODS FIRM ASSIGNS.

Co., bankers and merchants at No 4l3Thread
needle street, G. E., have suspended owing {,
severe LOSSES S ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA,
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

A Letter from Senator Brown on the
Tariff ffQuestIOn-Resum oi Mihlhs
Operations In North Georgia-Anothe
Tragic Murder on PalafOx "haIi'
Pensacola
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Dav Refnaea tn Testifu

LONDON, Dec. 29.-An earthquake was felt
in Wales to-day. Many houses were injured.
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used in making BROWNS BR3L>cHIAL
TROCHEs is such as to give thS1est possi-
bIe effect with safety. Theyvte the best
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committee composed of Mayor Jacob, Bishop
Dudley, John E. Green, John NJ. Atherton,
Harry Weissinger, John g. Roach and Chas.
r. Long.
Gov. Black burn was seated at the table in
front, and advanced to meet them. Messrs.
Randall and McAdOo took chairs with him by
the table. and the other gentlemen
seated themselves in their rear. The crowd
cheered vociferOusly upon their arrival. The
gentlemen on the stage joined enthusiastical-
ly. When the applause subsided Mr.. Randall
arose and advanced with the Chairman to the
footlights. AS they did so the cheering broke
out afresh and continued two or three min
utes. A voice shouted "Hurrah for Waiter
son." and the cry was taken up, mingled with
cheers for Randall and hIsses.
Finally the noise subsidized and Gov. Black
burn, half facing the visitors, delivered a
short address of welcome, at the conclusion of
which Mr.. Randall stepped forward to be
enthusiastically cheered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30
RESCUED BY LIFE SAVERS.

citizens left here in special car tO-night for
Nashville, to formally extend the hospitali-
ties of Chattanooga to Samuel j. Randall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-30

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-AmOng the assign
ments reported to-day are Hirsch. SehyVab g
Co., dry goods dealers at Memphis.