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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
LIABILITY OF CARRIERS.
RACE HORSES LEAD TO A SUIT
IN THE SUPREME COURT.

transportation Companies Held to be
Responsible Only to the Extent of the
Valuation Written in the Contract
But SI,2OO Recovered for Horses
Worth S25 900.
WASHINGTON, Nov. pa decision
was rendered in the Supreme Court to-day
in the case of Lawrence Hart, plaintiff in
error, against the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, which presents the question of
the liability of common carrier for the
full amount of actual loss of property by
accident in it's hands, when bill of lad
ing for such property, signed by the
shipper, limits the cOmpany's liability to a
sum much below the real value. The
following is a statement of the case, with
the opinion of the court:
The plaIntif in error. Hart, shipped five
horses and other property in one car of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. under a bill of ladng
signed by him. which stated that the horses
were to be transported upon the following
terms and conditions, which are admitted
and accepted by me as just and reasonable
First. To pay the freight thereon" tat the rate
specified) ION condition that the carrier
assumes liability on the stock to the extent of
the following agreed valuations: If horses or
mules, not exceeding 5000 each. =
If chartered car, on stock and contents in
the same, $1,000 for the car load. But no car
rIer snail be liable for ac5s of the animals
themselves, nor for loss or DAMAGE
arising from the condition of the animals them
selves, which risks, being beyond the control
OF the company are hereby assumed by the
owner and the carrier is released therefrom -
BY the negli gence of the railroad company
or its servants one of the horses was Killed
and the others were injured and other prop
erty was lost.
THE PLAINTIFFS PLEA.
In the suit to recover damages it appeared
that the horses were race horses, and the
plaintiff offered to show damages based on
their value amounting to over $25,OOO. The
testimony was excluded and he had verdict
for $1,000. This court holds:
]. That the evidence WAS not admissible
and the valuation and limitation of the liza
bility in the bill of lading were just and reas-
enable and binding on the plaintiff
2. That the terms of limitation covered the
loss through negligence, and
3. That, where a contract of the kind signed
by this shipper is fairly made, agreeing on the
valuation of the property carried with the
rate of freight based on the condition that the
carrier assumes liability only to the extent of
the agreed valuation, even in case of loss or
damage by negligence Of the carrier, the con-
tract Will be upheld rs a proper and lawful
mode of securing a due proportion between
the amount for which the carrier may be re-
spOnsibe and the freight he receives, and of
protecting himself against extravagant and
fancful valuations. The Judgment of the
Circuit Court is affirmed.
The opinion is by Justice BlatchfOrd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
BLAINE's WINTER PLANS.
His Book to be Finished in February
His Followers Thirst for ReYenge.


His Followers Thirst for Revenge.
WASHINGTON, Nov. pa private let
ter received here from Blaine's publishers
says:
In Mr.. Blaines Hast letter concerning the
second volume of Twenty Years in Congress-
he stated that it would he completed in the
contract time, which calls for it to be finished
IN February, and we EXPECT to have it COM
Dleted at that time.
1t thus appears that the historian will
be kept very busy during the next two
months. He is expected here about Dec.
l, having rented the large and costly resi-
dence of eX-Secretary Window for six
months, and intending to remain here till
June l. His friends are preparing to SER
enade Blaine on his arrival in Washing
ton. Logan will reach here Thursday
Of this week, and he too will be serenaded.
Some of the thick and thin Blaineites who
are coming to Washington from various
parts of the country are very bitter in
their denunciatiOns of Arthur for his
lukewarmness during the recent cam
paign. Blaine is reported to be in torn
up state of mind over what he regards as
the treachery of the administration. and
his friends expect that he will take occa-
sion this winter to do what he can to
thwart the President in his political
plans. One Of the Blaine leaders re-
marked to-day, ''We will have revenge.'
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PANAMA A DEATH TRAP.
Filth and Lack of Sanitation to be Seen
on Every Hand.

Oh CfcIy hhnu.
PANAMA, Nov. 16.-The sanitary condi-
dition OF Colon and other towns and vii
lagos on the isthmus is horrible in the
extreme. Heavy rains, combined with
the filthy habits of the people and lack
of directing or governing power in such
matters, have tended to produce general
unhealthiness and a heavy death rate.
In Colon, the interments in Mount Hope
cemetery Monkey HIll) for the month of
October, were 109, including persons from
Colon, with its various hospitals, the
new French town of Christophe Colom-
bus, and Jamaican, town of Monkey
Hill. The population of the places named
is about half that of Panama, where the
mortality did not materially exceed the
above figures. Statistics of the mortality
cannot be fully trusted here or on the
line, but it appears evident that the death
rate last month was as heavy as the 18TH
mus ever witnessed. Men of all classes,
kinds, conditions, cOlOrs and creeds are
swarmlng here from every direction.
They go to work. There is no accommo-
dation obtainable, except of the most in
feriOr sort, and they swarm in houses
closer than bees in a hive, and with an
utter want of cleanliness. There is no
epidemic, and cases of yellow fever are
few and far between, but there is at pres
ent higher rate of mortality in Colon
than occurs in most tropical cities, and
this is due to OVercrowding and ignO-
rqnpp
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Killed by Exploding Powder.

WHEELING, W. VA, Nov. AT Llovds-
vile, o., Saturday evening a Democratic
jollifcatiOn was held, at which an old
anvil was used for a cannon. While it
was being loaded boy lit roman cam
die. the sparks from which ignited the
powder, which was in a heavy box. An
explosion resulted by which Orville
Bentley, VIM. Barnes and Joseph Loper
were fatally injured, and two boys named
Daniels and Donner dangerously hurt.
The three young men first named had all
their clothing torn off and their faces and
bodies horribly mangled. Bemley's arms
were torn off
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25

JACKSONVILLE, Nov. 24.-The State
Park Association will open their fair in
this city on Feb. 8.
In consequence of the fire the Palatka
Grand Lodge of Masons will assemble at
Jacksonville instead of Palatka.
1t is rumored that Pope, the late Inde-
pendent candidate for Governor, intends
to remove to this city.
The Carleton Hotel opens tomorrow,
and the st. James on Thursday.
The Disston Company will make an ex-
hibit at New Orleans.
The frost signal has been flying all day
fO-dav
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work of the Council.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.-At a secret ses-
sion of the Plenary Council to-day much
work was done, but what it was Is known
only to those who participated. There
were four visitors to the council to-day,
Archbishop Lynch, of Toronto; Right
Rev. T. O'Mahoney, Bishop, and Coad-
jutOr Bishop Cleary, of Kingston, Canada,
and Bishop Tabaret, of Ottawa. This
afternoon there was a conference at the
cathedral, and it is said by some of the
members of the council that the work for
which they are assembled is being rapidly
disposed of. Tonight Bishop O'Connor.
Vicar Apostolic of Nebraska, preached at
the cathedral on ''The Catholicity of the
Church."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
A Fatal Collision in AIabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. Nov. PA col
lision between a northbound passenger
and sOuthbound freight train at Per-
dido, on the Mobile and Montgomery di-
vision of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, is reported. The engineer of
the passenger train, James Duffy, was
burned to death. Tony McRae, a negro
fireman, had botn legs cut OF and mail
The passengers, baggage-master and ex-
press messenger escaped unhurt. The
express and mail car with their contents
and secOnd-class coach were DESTROYED
by fire. Nobody was hurt on the freight
train, but the engine and some of the
cars were damaged.
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The yVashington Monument

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The commits
sion, consisting of several Senators, Rep
resentatives and members of the Wash
ington Monument Association. appointed
to make arrangements for dedicatIng the
monument will meet here next week.
Congress has made an appropriation of
money to meet the expenses of the dedi-
catOry ceremonies, which will take place
on Feb. p. No part of the programme has
yet been determined upon, except the
orations, which will be delivered in the
hall of the House of Representatives by
Robert G. Winthrop, OF Massachusetts.
who delivered the Grafton at the laying OF
the cornerstone of the monument, July
4, 1848. He was at that time Speaker OF
the HOuse
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
ADVICE to mnLnara.

MRS. WINSLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
Ierer at once: 1t produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub aWakes as "bright as a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
lays all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and Is the best known remedy
for diarrh@a, whether arising from teeth
Ing or other causes. Is cents bottle,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25

DEsMOINEs, IA, Nov. 24.-The State
board of canvassers completed the
canvass Of the returns for the Presidential
electors to-day, with the following re.
suits: Blaine 1877, ,O89, Fusion III, ,2S6. Re
publican plurality 19,SO3. 1t is impossi-
BILE to fix the vote for st. John exactly, as
there was no uniformity among the bal
lots throughout the State. st. Johns
vote, however, was very close to 1000
The canvass of the Congressional anC
State returns will be begun Dec. 4.
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nnnne HenI Read This.

The Vo!taic Belt Company, of Marshall,
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No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
Promotion for Canadian Pre1ates,

MONTREAL, Nov. N-It is stated that
the creation of Roman Catholic Arch
bis1opric of Montreal has been decided
upon by the Holy See, and the elevation
OF Mgr. Fabre to the higher dignity is
also said to be a certainty. New bIsbons
it is believed, have been determined upon
for Hull, toilette, St. John and Beauhar-
nais, but the names by which they Will be
designated are not yet known. 1t is also
believed that Mgr. Taschereau, Arch
bishop of Quebec, who is now in Rome.
will return to this country as Cardinal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25

from the Signal Corps Station at Barnegat,
and from private individuals, report the
sea breaking over the stranded Galveston
steamer Guadalupe, and the opinion is
expressed that she will go to pieces in the
storm now prevailing on the Jersey coast.
The Captain and one boats crew re-
mained on board. The remainder of the
crew refused to stay, and were landed.
Several sailing vessels are reported
ashore at different points in New Jersey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
A WEDDING BEHIND THE BARS.

A Pretty Quaker City Girl Unites Her
Fortunes with Those OF Convicted
Burglar.
A wedding behind the bars of the
county jail at New Castle, says Will
mington, Del, special of Nov. 20. is the
absorbing topic for gossipers in that viii
lage. The marriage is peculiarly ro-
mantle one, the bride being Miss Gussie
Turner, pretty and vivacious girl living
on Broad street, Philadelphia, and the
groom Charles d. Blake, a notorious
burglar who is serving out three years
term for rObbing the house of Jacob
Pusey, of this city. He had previously
served two terms in Pennsylvania prison
tor burglary. When arraIgned for trial
for his last crime, a sister of the prisoner
sat near the dock, while in the rear of the
court room sat Miss Turner, watching
with intense interest the proceedings. In
addition to his sentence of three years,
Blake was sentenced to receive thirty
lashes, but at the earnest pleading of the
cOnvicts sweetheart the Governor re-
mitted the lasbing.
Since that time the girl has been a fire.
quent visitor to the jail, bringing delica-
cies to her lover. Her lady-like appear
ance and gentle manner wonthe goodwill
of the prison officials, and she was al
lowed unusual privileges. She availed
herself of the opportunities to smuggle
tools into the cell, which Blake made use
of to escape, the second time being sue
cessful, and getting as far as Philadelphia,
where he went on spree and was recap
tured. Miss Turner was then rigidly pro-
hibited from seeing Blake except in the
presence of guard. A few days ago she
inquired whether, if she became the wife
of the prisoner, she would be permitted
to visit him alone. She was told that she
would, and at once expressed her wish to
be united to him. Blake was equally
anxious, and Mayor Black finally per-
formed the ceremony that made them
man and wife. The usual bridal tour was
deferred, but Warden Hance generously
served wedding supper in TIE cell, and,
Notwithstanding their gloomy surround
ings, the couple appeared to be perfectly
happy. Blake is a handsome fellow of 80
and the bride Is ten years his junior. Mrs.
Blake returned to Philadelphia after the
ceremony, but every few days she will
visit her husband until his sentence ex-
pires-abOut year hence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
LABORs LOAD OF WOE.
Shut Downs and Reductions in Wage
Still in PrOPresa

smut Downs and reductions in Wages
Still in Progress.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 24.-The
Dickson Manufacturing Company posted
notice this afternoon IN all of it's depart
ments here, notifying the men of 10 per
cent. reduction, to go into effect Dec. l.
The machinists will hereafter receive 1S
to % cents and the laborers II cents per
hour. Nine hours will constitute days
work.
ENGLAND'S IDLE SHIPBUILDERS.
LONDON, Nov. 24.-The Admiralty Of
flee has invited designs and tenders for
building new men-Of-war from the ship
building firms on the rivers Clyde, Tyne
and Mersey, among whom the orders will
be distributed to remedy the present de-
preston in the shipbuilding trade.
STRIKE QUICKLY ENDED.
TAUNTON, MASS, Nov. 24.-Four hun
dred and fifty weavers at the Whitetown
Mills quit work this morning owing to
cut of 10 per cent. in their wages. They
will return to work Tuesday morning for
the rest of the week, the managers having
promised restoration of the old prices.
BAD NEWS FOR PUDDLERs.
PITTsBURG, PA, Nov. 24.-Workmen
in the pudding department OF ShOOnber-
ger ~ CO.'S iron mill were n0tlfled last
night that work in their department will
be temporarily suspended owing to the
scarcity of orders. The nail department
will also probably close down on Wednes-
day night.
MASSACHUSETTS MILLS IDLE.
WORCESTER, MASS, Nov. 24.-The
SandersOnville Cotton Mills, the Paul
Wilton Manufacturing Company's Mills,
at ROchblate, and the Riyerdale TinWOOd
Mills, Elbridge Cotton Mills, and the
Whitonville Cotton Mills, all in Black
stone valley, are shut down for a week,
A RAY OF SUNSHINE.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 24.-The Frankston
Rolling Mill, which has been idle for four
months, resumed operations to-day, and,
it is thought, will be kept running all
winter. 1t is expected that the new pipe
mill, recently built by the same firm, will
start up on Wednesday, giving employ
ment to 900 men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
PATHS OF FIRE.
Green Cove Springs the Scene of a
$4,000 COnflagratiOn.

Green Cove Springs the Scene of a
$4,000 COnfiagratiOn.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. 24.-Fire
broke out at Green Cove Springs, Fla, at
O'Clock yesterday morning in the saloon
of Geo. Zittel, and spread to Leander's bill
lard room, Lawrence's confectionery, the
Crooker block, Mrs. LoveIack's boarding
house, and Mr.. CrOcker's residence, all of
which were totally destroyed. The loss
is $50, 900, and the insurance $4,000. The
fire was the result of an accident.
ST. LOUIS BURNED OPERA HOUSE.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-The insurance on
the Grand Opera House, which was
burned last evening, proves to be greater
than was at first stated. The policies on
thebuilding amount to $4,000, and on the
machinery, furniture, scenery, ETC., $780,
600, total of $4,000. The building is a
total wreck. The question of recOnstruc-
tion is not yet decided. Messrs. Chateau
& Norton only had lease Of the ground
on which the building stood, and they have
not yet determined what course
to pursue. This theatre was the
oldest place of amusement in
the city. A testimonial benefit will be
given to Manager Norton next week at
the Olympic. The seats will be sold at
auction next MOuudys NdL OOOuWln anu
J. NJ. Hill, Margaret Mather's manager,
have each authorized bid of 5000 for a
box. Mr.. Goodwin Will play his engage
ment this week at the Casino, arrange
ments having been made to that effect
with it's managers. Clara Morris. who
was booked tor next week at the Opera
House, will play here, but at what house
is not yet decided.
A CHICAGO BLOCK ABLAZE.
CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-At 10 O'Clock to-
night a fire was discovered in the four
story and basement building on Monroe
street, occupied by the Chicago Paper
Company and others. The paper COM
panv's loss is $4,000. The insurance is
$4,000. Other minor losses were chiefly
sustained by printers, aggregating Sc, 900,
and were fully insured. The building,
owned by Treat Campbell, was damaged
$1,000. 1t is insured.
CHURCH BURNED.
EVANSTON, ILL, Nov. 24.-The COngre-
gational church here was destroyed by
fire this morning. The loss is 10000, and
the insurance $4,000.
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The ComDtrolIer,s Statement,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The report of
the Comptroller of the Currency Cannon
will show that the contraction of the bank
currency during the year ended Oct. 81
was $25. 5.OOO, 600 instead of $50,0O0,000. as
was predicted by his predecessor, John
Jay Knox. The loss of bank notes has
been more than offset by the increase of
silver certificates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
CACEREs' BLOODrHIRsTINEss.
Twenty Ignorant Indian Allies KILLED
for Asking for Their Paw

Twenty Ignorant Indian Allies Killed
for Asking for Their Pay.
PANAMA, Nov. 24.-Peruvian advices
state that Gen. Iglesias continues the
arduous task of reorganizing the republic.
In his efforts to do so he has given en-
ployment to many who were only recently
in arms against him. The operations
against the Monteneros are being actively
prosecuted, both in the north and south.
The central districts are entirely pacified.
The ferOciOus and sangui2ary disposition
OF Gen. Caceres is acquiring deeper hue
every day. His execution of upwards of
twenty poor ignorant Indians he had
forced into his service and who demanded
payment, throws a gloom of terror over
the army. Part of Mollendo is still
closed.
Nicaraguan advices state that num-
Der of individuals have been eXiled and
several fined who were cOnspiring
against the government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
Utah,s sectarian scboo1 Law.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Nov. 24.-Gen-
tile taxpayers began suit to-day TO re-
sist the collection of special school tax
voted by the Polygamists of the Seventh
ward. They allege that the tax is illegal
and that the school is conducted in the
interest Of the Mormon church by Nor
mon teachers exclusively. This is the
first test ever made Of Utah's sectarian
school laws.
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again again TO oppose them. This gentleman. too.
SpeIhaps Tor the first time at night IN ten
Nnlch they could be accommodated was three
nue. beyond. To this their steps were imme-
gJrrately Dent. Reaching it, Hon. George E.
were ne invited them in. gave them a cor
uIal reception, and soon pronounced the
words which made the trusting ones husband
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
Death by Cyclone in LouisIana,

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. PA cyclone oc-
CURED in ST. Johns Parish Saturday
night, causing loss of life and property.
A residence on the Perret plantation was
completely demolished, and Anatate
Perret was almost instantly killed. Others
in the house escaped uninjured. The
residence on A. Malarets plantation was
also destroyed, and Mr.. Malaret was
killed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
PANAMA's EXPERIENCE.

PANAMA, Nov. PA very slight earth
quake shock was felt IN this city about
1880 O'Clock at night on Nov. 5. The
motion was also noticed at Colon, at vari-
GUS places along the line and through the
State of Cauca, where it threw down a
few houses in Colon and Cali. In the lat
ter town it damaged the old adobe
church, which had been well shaken by
many previous earthquakes.
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SHOT BY A NEGRO GAMBLER.
A Prominent Citizen of Jesup Wounded
in the Cause of Justice.

III INC OfauHo UI q usIIOos
JEsUP, GA, Nov. 24.-Early this morn
ing, while assisting the Sheriff in the ar
rest of a notorious negro gambler named
John Anderson, T. P. Littlefield, promi-
nent citizen of this place, was painfully
shot in the shoulder with pistol in the
hands of Anderson. The wound, though
painful, is not considered fatal. Ander-
son shot another negro, Sampson Jordan,
at WavcrOss a few days ago, and it was
for this offense that he was being arrested.
Anderson succeeded in making his es-
cane, but will likely be apprehended, as
heis a well-known and dangerous char
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25

QUEBEC, Nov. 24.-News has been re-
ceived here of the fate of the schooner La
Victoire, before reported lost. Two men
just arrived from Isle Aux Condres state
that towards nightfall Of Nov. they saw
off the Capes lighthouse a schooner on her
beam ends with a number of persons
clinglng to her sides and appealing to the
say that the keeper heard them and jmme-
dIately prepared to go to their rescue, but
was prevented from doing so by the faint
ing of his wife from fright,
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Cieveland,s Inanenratinn

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The Central
Democratic Committee Of the District OF
Columbia has received letter from W.
II. Barnum, saying that committee has
been appointed from the National Demo-
cratic Committee to take charge of the
ceremonies at the Inauguration of Presi.
dent-elect Cleveland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
CanYassinP IlIinoia

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Nov. 24-The State
canvassing board met here TODAY and
canvassed the entire electoral ticket, ex-
cept Cook county, which was found to be
informal, being signed by only one men,
Der of the canvassing board. The canvass
was adjourned till tomorrow, pending
the decision of the matter by the Attorney
General
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-25
CIapp,a Committee nishanda.

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a. - Squeezer
Clapp's Blaine BloOd-money Committee
has shut up shop. The lights have gone
out, and the doors are closed. Clapp
claims that the committee got $25, 900
from the government employees in this
city