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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

The men were ordered by the Court to be
They were kept at Clayton Tuesday night in
charge of two guards. just before daylight
a party of masked men sprang out of the
darkness and leveling revolvers at the heads
of the guards demanded the prisoners and
took them in charge 1t has now become
known that the masked men placed the pris-
Oners ON horses and rode straight to Neuse
river, three miles distant. There, according
to the testimony of an eyewitness, at the
county bridge they wrapped their prisoners
with trace chains, leaving the handouts upon
them, and threw them into the river. The
bodies have not vet been recovered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has received a communication
from the Collector of Customs at New Or
leans saying that he is informed by the Span
Gently left that city for some point on the
Gulf coast with view, it is believed, of fit
ting out tilibustering expedition to the
island of Cuba to be conveyed by the schooner
Phenix. The Collector says that he has noti-
fed the Collectors of the several ports with
view to intercepting the proposed expedition.
The Secretary of State has been furnished
with q copy of the letter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The ArnV and NogV
Gazette takes occasion to contradict the
statement made some days ago in the United
States Senate, by senator Blair, of New
Government was engaged in negotiations
looking to the purchase of Ericsson's subma-
rne gun and projectile torpedo. In this con-
nectiOn the Gazette says: ''Mr. Ericsson's in
vention would revolutionize naval warfare.
but financial reasons will prevent its appre-
citation by the various governmental
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
SPANS Cortes ReconVenes.

MADRID, Dec. 27.-The Cortes reopened to-
day. In the Senate Senior Mayano, represen-
tative of Madrid University, complained of
the action of the President in refusing to al
low a convocatiOn of the council of the uni
versity. The President defended his action.
A vote Of censure on the President was then
proposed by the opposition. The session
closed without vote being taken. The dis
cnssion will be resumed on Monday,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
ELEVEN STORES BURNED.
Laurinburg, NC. Devastated by Fiere
Elames at DaNlight.

Flames at Daylight.
RALEIGH, y. c., Dec. 27.-At daylight this
morning fire broke out in the business portion
of the town of I.aurintuTg, on the Carolina
Central Railroad, near the South Carolina
line. It originated in the large dry goods
store OF Everett Bros. Il Gin, which it des-
trOyed. together with ten others, the besfand
largest in the place. The origin of the fire
was accidental. The insurance is reported
rs very light.
A COTTON FACTORY IN RUINS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 27.-About 1880 O'Clock
tonight fire was discovered by watchman
in the picking room on the third floor OF the
Indianapolis Cotton Factory. The building
% Is located in the extreme western part OF tire
city, and by the time the ire department
reached the scene the entire upper part of the
structure was in flames. The building was
completely destroyed. 1t was leased and
n. Y, but the mill had not been in operation
for about six weeks. In the meantime steam
had been kept up, and 1t was intended to re-
sumo work on Monday next.
When the property was purchased at
Sherin's sale recently, Henry Schmell rep
resenting the bOudhoIders. paid $1,000 for the
entire plant. The original cost was Slo5,OCO.
There was $4,000 insurance.
KANSAS CITY BLAZE.
KANSAS CITY. Dec. 27.-NOrth, 0rris0n X
Co.'s furniture store in this city was burned
this morning, and an adjoining building oc-
cupied by Wolf Bros, dealers in general
furnishing goods. was badly damaged. The
loss is Si00. 600. Both buildings were owned
by W. Z. LOwbenstein, and were insured.
A HOTEL BURNED.
KNOXvILLE. Tenn, Dec. 27.-The Warm
Springs Hotel, at Warm Springs, n. c., was
burned to-day. The hotel was one of the lar
gest in the South. Nothing was saved, The
loss is $l50G00 and the insurance 1000. The
hotel. in which Col. Rumbaugh owned two
thirds interest, viii be rebuilt
BRIDGE COMPANY CLOSES DOWN.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 27.-The Keystone
Bridge Company closed down tonight for an
indefinite period, throwing out of employ
meDt about 600 men. The firm recently or
dered a 10 per cent. reduction in wages, which
the men refused to accept, and the shut down
is the result.
A KNITTING MILL ABLAZE.
TROY. \. Y, Dec. 27.-Fire broke out in
Egbert's knitting mills, at COhOes, this after
noon. causing a loss of probably 900, which
is covered by insurance. ltwas alarge eight
set mill, and gave employment to $50 ope-
ratlVes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
CHICAGo's SOCIALIST SCARE.
The First Regiment ArmOry Under
Guard Christmas Night and to Con-
tinue So.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-It is learned that armed
guards were stationed at the First Regiment
armory Wednesday night despite assertions
to the contrary made by some of the officers.
Christmas eve party was given by one of the
companies and IN the course of the cOnversa-
tion it was suggested that it would be a very
easy matter for a body Of men to enter the
building and capture the arms. A demonstra-
tion by Socialists Thanksgiving day. at which
a black flag was displayed for the first time in
Chicago, was talked about and some one said
that a more violent demonstration might
occur that night, and that if there was to be
an outbreak it would be lmprudent to leave
the armory unprotected. Finally ten men
volunteered to remain on guard dur
ing the night and the Adjutant ordered
10 rounds Of ammunition TO be served out to
each man. All night long the guard paced up
and down, but the enemy did not appears
Col. B. Knox told reporter yesterday that
he intended having regular detail stationed
at the armOry. He had received Information,
he said, that four regular companies of Social
lists had been organized III the city, and at
least two of them were equipped with breech-
loading rifles. An organized outbreak might
occur at any moment, and he thought it pru-
dent to take every precautiOn, so as to defend
the arms and ammunition belonging to the
militia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
washington's Masonic Lodge,

FREDERICKsBURG,N va, Dec. q 27.1Fredericks-
burg Lodge No. 4, Of this city, in which Gen.
George Washington was entered March II,
1913, passed Aug. 4, 1853, and was raised sept
l. 1853. last night determined to attend the
dedication of the national monument at
Washington, Feb. 81, 1885, in a body. This
lodge attended the laying of the corner stone
in 1858 and was accorded place of honor in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
SPANS EARTHQUAKE.
Damage to Property and Loss of Life
Greater Than First Reported.

Greater Than First Reported.
MADRID, Dec. 9.-Late details received
concerning the earthquake show that the
damage to property and the loss of life was
both much greater than was at first believed.
The provinces Of Malaga and Granada were
the scene of the severest disturbance. Several
places were partially destroyed. The Mayor
reports that many parts of Albuquero are in
ruins and that as many as $50 persons are be-
lieved to have persisted. At Arenas del Rey
40 persons were killed. Disasters are likewise
reported from other towns. Slight shocks OF
earthquake have been felt in many places in
Spain since Thursday.
So far as known, 200 persons were killed in
AndalusIa. The Alhambra, famous palace
near Granada, was not damaged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
LOGAN's SEAT IN THE SENATE.
Chances of a Failure to Elect by the
Illinois Legislature.

llllHO1H AeSlsIaIuE6s
WASHINGTON, Dec. q. Representative
Townshend, OF Illinois, said to reporter to-
day that the illness OF the Democratic Senator
whom it was represented would not be able
to participate in the coming United States
Senatorial contest, had been greatly exag-
gerated. eve have had late advices from
him." continued Mr. Townshend, "and he VIII
be on hand when the Senatorial fight opens.
He has been sick, but the attack was not of a
serious nature" Mr.. Townshend added that
nothing had developed in Illinois to throw any
light whatever upon the Senatorial compliHa-
tions. sit stands he SAID, ''just where it did
at first. There is a tie on the joint ballot in
the Legislature and 1 doubt if there
will be an election Of a Senator"
Ne said further that the Democrats are fnlly
I'VE to the Importance OF securing a Senator
f n Illinois, and they have no fears of any
Democratic members of the Legislature not
doing his whole duty to his party. There are
some ~ a dozen Democratic candidates,
among Ia Messrs. Morrison. TrumbulI, w.
j. Allen SSss Gov. Palmer. Mr.. Townshend
SAID that 81 the event of the failure of the
Legislature NJ elect he believed that the
Governor woi appoint Gen. Logan, though
he (TOwnshendks of the opinion that no legal
power to appoin%Yill reside in the Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
BIsMARCKs RITTER Foes.
The Ministers Decide Not to Dissolve
the Reichstag at this .Iunctnre


the Reichstag at this Juncture.
BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The Cologne Gazette says
that at the last council of the Ministers Prince
Bismarck raised the question of the dissola-
tion of the Reichstag. 1t was considered that
the present moment was inopportune for the
taking of such step, and it was decided to
wait for further hostile manipulations before
throwing the country into fresh electoral
fever.
The Elberfeld Gazette has opened asubscrip-
tiOn list to raise money to provide Prince
Bismarck with an additional secretary. Ia
two days subscriptions to the amount of l2 500
marks were received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
POOR CoALING FAC1LIrIEs.
IMITATION STONES IN A GROWN.
The Empress Eugenie Charged With a
DishonOrabIe Act


LONDON, Dec. PA scandalous discovery
has been made regarding the splendid di-
adem of diamonds and emeralds which the
Empress Eugene used to wear. The dia-
dem, it will be remembered, was exhibited
among the crown jewels exposed at the gov
ernment sale at Paris. The discovery has
been made that while the diamonds in the
royal bauble were genuine, the emeralds were
bogus. The emeralds were purchased by an
English nobleman for 100000, and this
large sum of money was paid over to the
Empress Eugene, as her claims to the emer-
aids as personal property were admitted. The
money, however, was returned when it was
found that the emeralds were only imitation
jewels. La Figaro, of Paris, adds further
the Empress was aware of the fact that the
diadem was partly filled with false stones.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
NOT MADE LIABLE BY SPARKS.
An Insurance Company Beaten in an
Important Lawsuit at Milwaukee.

Important Lawsuit at MILWAUKEE,.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 27.-The case Of Crandall
against the Goodrich Transportation Com
pany, which has been on trial here nearly a
month. and the result of which was awaited
with great interest in marine circles. was
decided against the plaintif this morning. 1t
was test case, and involved about 500, 600,
Had the verdict been for the plaintiff, a large
number of suits would have been commenced
against the transportation company at once.
In 1880 Crandalls house, at Green Bay, was
destroyed by fire. The Phenix Insurance
Company adjusted and paid loss amounting
to $4,000. The present suit was brought in the
interest of the insurance company against the
transportation company to recover the
money, claiming that the fire was caused by
sparks from the steamer Oconto' while nayi-
eating Fox river, in the city limits of Green
Bay. Some sixty buildings were destroyed
bv the Same fro
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-One of the charges
against Com missioner j. Gallagher that of
illegal voting in 1883, was dismissed this morn
ing. His arrest on this charge, it is claimed,
was made simply to insure his stay in the city
pending the investigation of other charges
made against him of completely in the Eigh-
teenth ward election frauds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
Frightened to Death bv Drunken Man.

NoRRIsTowN, PA, Dec. pa drunken
man, fourishing two knives and shouting like
2 madman, last night frightened Mrs. Mary
Rogers so badly that she died three hours
afterwards. She was in perfect health. 1t is
conceded THAT her death was due entirely to
mental excitement brought on by the drunken
mans behavior.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
DROWNED BY .LYNCHERs.
Two Robbers Meet with an Uncommon
Death in North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. N.-FeW occurrences
in this section have created such a sensation
as the lynching of two negroes charged with
burglary near Clayton. The men were cap
tured in this city last week. The police as
certained that one Of them, Charles Smith,
was the man who entered the store of Barnes
& Hinton at Clayton on Thanksgiving day,
and robbed it of much valuable property and
nearly killed George Cabell, a clerk in the
store, when the latter pursued him. The
crime remained a mystery until Monday. The
Davis. % Both men % were taken to Clayton for
trial by a magistrate. On that trial Smith
swore that Davis was an accomplice in the
crime, and this was the only evidence against
Davis,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

T.crsoNvIIIF. FLA. Dec. 27.-W%k on the
state fair grounds is making goQXprogress.
gFverything is being put in M eoh9ltlon.
several stables Of fast horses be IN at
capt Davis is gaining stIsth Tor speaker
of the Assembly. ~
Green peas. tomatoes, piantsn ETC., were
in market this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28


ceptiOn.
The dealers Of Tallahassee have ked upon
4 rise IN the price Of milk. The It 81 for
II instead Of Is quarts, as heTetOt
The FlOnda Conference OF II ethodist
Episcopal Church South will Kene at
Gainesville on Wednesday. Jan. Ia not on
Jan. $, as heretofore published.
A burglar entered the resi6eT the edi-
tor OF the Monticello C0HStitUti0 Kew nights
ago. HAD he tarrled a mOmenl # niger than
ne dld, the editor says, corpse uld have
needed the attention OF the CorO
About a year ago DIR. A. J. rer pur-
chased half interest in the farm of
John Z. Roberts, three miles " Talla-
hassee. paying several thousand Il there
for. Now Il Is stated that the dol las re-
celFed dividend of u per cent. II is in
Vestment.
Tallahassee Fl0rfdidn; Prof. II MAel
left Tor New Orleans yesterday, has
charge the exhibit of FlOrida's educA
work for the exposition. AIaj. Il
state superintendent, being unable "a
account of pressing duties connected wi
Office. deputiZed Prof. Felkel to visit tn
position and see that the work so etlieit
done by the pupils and students of Flori
schools and colleges was properly display
Maj. Russell Will go to New Orleans after
holidays.
Tallahassee FJ0ridiqn: John Brooks.
Jefferson county, has a flag Of Perry's brigaG
in his possession. We are told that after Il
stan had been shot IN two three times NJ
Brooks took up the flag and carried it unit 1
he was captured. lie wound it arOand h 4
body beneath his clothing, and thus preserved
and brought the flag home with him. Capt'
MOseley viii endeaVOr to have Mr. Brooks
and the flag, which bears many evidences Of
having been in front Of the enemy. at the in
auguratiOn Of Gov. Perry, on Jan. d.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

PARIS, Dec. "a dispatch from Tonquin
says that Gen. Brlere de FIsle, the French
commander, will recommence active opera
tions about the middle of JanuaFy, when de-
cisiYe results are expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
Rnssia,s Naval Refnrnn-

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 27.-The Russian
Government has ordered the formation of a
naval station at NayOrosisk, at the mouth of
the Tsemesse river, on the east coast of the
Black sea, at cost of $1,000, ,OOO. This viii
be connected with the military railway sys-
TEN. The Black sea fleet viii be raised to a
complement Of four ironclads of the heaviest
type, twelve seagoiag torpedo boats, and fif-
teen armed steamers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
A KNITTING I'LL ABLAzE.

TROY. \. Y, Dec. 27.-Fire broke out in
Egbert's knitting mills, at CohOes, this after
noon. causing a loss of probably $50,000, which
is covered BY insurance. twas alarge eight
set mill, and gave employment to $50 ope-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
BRIDGE BUILDERS GO UNDER,

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-Henry S. Hopkins &
Co., bridge builders, made an assignment to-
day. The assets are estimated at SSS, ,00O
The liabilities are unknown. The firm was
composed of Henry S. Hopkins, William Nc
emily and William 7. HOPKINS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
THE REMEDY.


''How do you propose to remedy ft?"
'By exposing those who are the cause and
by providing against it,"
"DO you think a Congressman's son or that
of q Senator or Cabinet officer should be ex-
cluded from a cadetship:'
ION general principles l do. l think that
would be much better than the present prac-
tice, but there can be a limit fixed for these
fellows. Only a certain per cent should be
possible for these men to have. Why, they
would have the whole thing If they could.
Then there is another great injustice about it.
When the sons of the politicians get into the
into promotions over poor. friendless boys
who are more deserving. The Secretaries OF
War and the Navy must recognize the de-
mands of the fathers. whether pleasant or
not, and the consequence IS that great dis
examinations are practifed to the discontinue
of the deserving. l shall look into the mat
ter. 1t ought TO be done by a resolution in
the Hnnse.N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
PETS PUT IN UNIFORM.
FavOritEsm aud EepOtism the Rule in
Appointments to the National Acade-


WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-''I intend to make
an inquiry into a matter within a few days
that will make some fun in the House, he
lieve," said Southern member to the NEWS
correspondent tonight. SIT is the habit Of
Senators, Congressman. Cabinet officers and
officers of the army and navy of gobbllng up
the military and naval cadetships for their
sons or other near kim"
as that very general, do you think?" asked l.
rs that very general?" repeated the mem
ber, sneeringly. swell, unless l have been
lied TO, it is tue rue. | am told that at least
four out of five OF these cadetshlps are held
by the immediate families of these officials.
am told that the sons of these officials
ill more than one-half OF the
cadetships. II this is true it
is an outrage and stop should be put to it.
The law contemplates chat the poor boys Of
the country at large, the boys who have
character and ambition, but no political in
fluence. shall have just as many of these
places rs the wealthy pets of powerful poll
ticians. There is not an honest man or
woman in the country but that will applaud
the one who holds up to scorn these nepotists.
Guph DpnOfiEVo ia shameful. -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
. np1nGF cnMpANY CLosFs DowN.

PITTsBURG. PA, Dec. 2T.-The Keystone
Bridge Company closed down tonight for an
indefinite period, throwing out of employ
ment about 600 men. The firm recently or
dered 10 per cent. reduction in wages. which
the men refused to accept, and the shut down
a.,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

NJ. Waddngton, the French Ambassador at
London, has concluded to offer Premier Ferry
the resignation of his post if the French f.
napcial plan before the Congo Conference
shall not be maintained
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
EVEN BROS. ASSIGN.
They Give No Preferences : Other
Crashes on the Street.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Warren Even, Jr.,
and John NJ. Even, composing the firm of
Even Bros, cotton brokers, at Nos. 81 and SO
Broad street, whose recent speculations
caused the expulsion of one of the members
from the Cotton Exchange. to-day made an
assignment for the benefit of the creditors to
David NJ. Ripley, without preferences.
The schedules, etc, of Opdyke & Co., filed
by William Peet, assignee, shows debts of
$29699S, nominal assets of $j6S,S69, actual as
sets of $256,055.
At Ooltewah, James county, Tenn, p. w
Lowe & Bro, general merchants, made an
assignment this morning. Their liabilities
are 5000 and the assets $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
LOsT M UPrER wORKs.

FORTRESS MONROE, VA, Dec. 27.-The
steamer Lady of the Lake, from Washington,
arrived here this morning. She lost her upper
works on the port side forward of the wheel
bv collision with schooner in the bay last
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
Congo NeutraIization.

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The negotiations with
France for The naturalization of the territory
of the African International Association have
been renewed at Paris. Prince Bismarck
has sent special communication to Prime
Minister Ferry, urging him to withdraw his
opposition to the scheme. Die National Ga
sette says that the majority of the Reichstag
intends to place a new check upon Prince
Bismarck by rejecting his demand for credit
of $4,000 marks to conduct explorations in
Africa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

~, GA, Dec. 27.-To-day a white man
r. Taller, working for Il. L. Henry
treet, dropped dead suddenly of
{ the heart. The Coroner was
NO decided not to hold an inquest.
re eIl11$4y We're removed to an undertaker's
llshment. Sensational rumors began to
llate, Wksl..aQ inquest was held. The
let wa Qce with the above
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
A Quick Recovery.

The French Senate has adopted the clause
Of the budget establishing the principles OF
the taxation of religious bodies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28

II. Foster
. Johnson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
sTRArCH "a CONFER WIrH FFRRY
wAppINGTON THREATKNs no REsrGN.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-It is expected that Col.
/ Strauch, President of the African Interna-
! tiOaal Association, will shortly have q confer
| ence with Premier Ferry on behalf of the as
ISOLATION,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-28
1000 HANDS IN IDLENEss.

SHENANDOAH. PA, Dec. 27.-Bear Ridge
No. and No. 2 and the station collieries near
NIahoney Plane, and the Indian Ridge and
Plank Ridge collieries at this place, having
been selected as improbable, have shut down
indefinitely. This will throw out Of employ
ment 1900 men and boys. These collieries are
owned and operated by the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, and nearly
$4,000 per month was paid out for wages at
the five mines,