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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
WASHINGTON wTrHoUTAsHTRT,
A Statue that Cost Uncle Sam S44 900
and Countless Moments of Agony.

ana Countless Moments of Agony
For the past forty years and more, saws a
Washington letter, people have laughed at the
cold air and naked form of George Washing
ton, as he sits in marble at the east front of
the capitol. He has been the butt of all the
jokes of Senators, Representatives. strangers
and guides for the past four decades, and even
solemn Allen g. Thurman has aided in the
rlucule. sun this statue has q longer history
than any other at the capitol II was ordercI
by Congress at the end of Andrew jackson, q
nrst term, and 1t took eight years for Horatio
6reenough to make it, He did the work in
Florence, Italy, and he made the statue
In sitting posture instead of ne
destrlan, as the act of Congress de-
manded. 1t was designed. you know. to
stand IN the centre of the rotunda inside the
capitol. Well, when it was completed in l840
The next question was how to get 1t from
italy to America; Congress haggled over it
Tor some time and finally sent a man of war
TO bring it from Genoa to Washington. In
the meantime Mr.. Greenough had started it
on TO Genoa. 1t weighed twelve tons and il
TOOK twenty-five yoke Of oxen TO haul it. AS
IL went on It's way through Italy it is said
that the peasants thought it the image of
some SAINT, and that here and there tbev
knelt and crossed their breasts as it went by
when 1t got to Genoa it was found that it was
SO large that 1t could not be gotten through
the hatchWay of the man of war which was
to carry it to Washington Iand a merchant
vessel had to be chartered
At last it arrived at the Washington navy
yard, and Congress was Mortified to see that
their pedestrian statue was sitting in a chair
ana that 1t was nude to the waist. Henry A.
Wise then said: 1.-The man does not live and
never did live, who saw Washington without
his shlrtW and tie country applauded the
sentiment. But the navy yard is not the
capitol, and it cost $4,000 to bring the statue
from 1t to the rotunda. When it was gotten
TO the capitol doors it was found that the
statue. Ike the painting of the Vicar of
Wakeheld's family, was too large to 90
tHFnnuh M a hul .. {.
and the door enlarged. When it was finally
put in, 1t IS said, the floor began to sink, and
a pedestal had to be built under it to sup
1t was soon found, however, that the rotun-
ga was no place for it, and finally. after a
number OF removals, it was taken to where it
now stands-ln the bitter cold, bleak air of
the capitol plateau-where the winds can
hOwl out Washington's agony as they 20 tear
ing by, and where his aakedness has .fthe
Doundiess arch Of the skY'' for canopy.
originally the statue was to have cost $1,000.
1t has already cost $44, 600, and this sum is
considerably increased at every removal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
SPEAKING OF TREATIES.
What the Originals are Like, How They
are Made and Where Kent

What the Originals are Like, How They
are Made and Where Kept.
After the provisions of a treaty have been
decided upon by the ministers, says Carp
In the Cleveland Leader, it has to be engrossec
for presentation to the two governments be-
tween which it is to be made. In this two
copies are made, and each copy contains the
treaty in the two languages of the govern.
ments written in parallel columns. For in.
stance, the present Spanish treaty is written
in Spanish and English a column of SnanisI
and column of English on each mage. and
that In such manner that an English line
VIII have opposite it one in Spanish meaDIno
the same things. Two copies are made OF
each treaty.
These copies differ only in one respect. In
the copy given to the American government
by the Spanish the American government
Always Precedes the Spanish government
Where the Two parties to the international
contract are mentioned, and in the COPY given
10 the government of Spain. Spain is mem
tloneu before America. This is a matter of
International etiquette, based on the same
principle OF saying you and l." instead OF
II ana you" One of the original treaties
and not copy, is sent to the Senate, and. II
II Is approved, the President aflixes procfa-
matlon or ratification to it. For this new
copy is made, but the ratification proclama-
ton Is also affixed to the treaty.
Ireatles are generally made on long, wide
paper OF the finest quality. One which / saw
words were written, and it was gotten M
very styHshIy. A line was drawn around
each page, leaving a wide margin on every
sue, anu another one separated the two Ian
guages running down the middle. 1t was
bound with blue ribbons, and these were
sealed with the seals of the ministers. Where
the President ratified it. was the great seal OF
the United States. The treaties which this
country makes with foreign governments are
kept In the archives of the State Department
IN pig manila envelopes, carefully labeled.
looked to-day at the one which the new gov.
eminent made at the close of the war will
England establishing our independence. il
Is written In a good, round hand on long
loolscap paper of not so good a quality as is
used now. There are no lines upon it, and
It's color has faded to a light yellow. It's
cages are frayed. and the blue ribbon which
3lnds 1t is not wider than office tape and Is
slightly faded with the age OF 100 years. Ii
commences: I'm the name of the most Holy
anu anu UNDIVIDED Trinity" and is dated ''3rd
september, 1888" There are three red seals
at the back, and the American commissioners
signing 1t are John Adams, Benjamin Frank
lin and Holm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
GUARDING THE ELECTORAL
RETURNS.
The Difference Between Now and Eight
Years Ago

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The way the re-
turns of the electoral votes OF the States. as
they are delivered TO acting Vice President
Edmunds, are held preparatory to the final
declaration of the two Houses of Congress. diff
fers from that of 1876 as widely as the circum-
stances of that year differ from those of the
present. Now they are placed in the safe with
no extraordinary precautions, for there is no
necessity for them. The returns of 1876, as
they were delivered 10 acting Vice President
Ferry, were put under extra locks and
guards, day and night. During the period of
suspense, down TO The action OF the Electoral
Commission, the greatest vigilance was OBJ
served. Threats from different quarters. as
Wen as the excited state of the country, led 30
extraordinary precautions. One hundred eN-
ira policemen were sworn in and placed on
guard night and day. The number was oc-
caslonally increased. This was done once in
consequence of reports of plans maturing in
Baltimore TO make descent on the capitol to
seize the returns. They were in a safe in a
room at the Senate end of the capitol Al All
hours that room was closely guarded.
Unknown to any one but the Sergeant at
Arms of the Senate, at nights a man locked
himself in that room, and remained without a
light and IN silence till morning. One night
ne carelessly drew match to light cigar.
though IL was for an instant only, the light
was seen and the alarm raised that all was
not right IN that room. The door was shaken
and call made, but the man inside remained
ni1Cuts Preparations were maze TO force the
door, and the Sergeant-at- Arms was sent for
After hearing the report of the officer of the
night, he found way to delay forcing opera
tlons till morning, when the guard were re-
lleved and the man inside came forth To con-
Tess his carelessness and receive proper
reprlmand. The sudden light was a mystery
to the guard as long as they were on duty
when the Senate went to the House to meet
IN joint session to count the votes, the box
containing the returns was placed in the pos
session OF chosen man, who was strongly
nanked on the way by the guards but with as
little display as possible, while the joint meet
lngs were being held. Guards were posted in
the galleries. on the 1oOr-especially in the
vicinity Of the Speakers desk, where the box
was-throughout the capitol building, and in
the approaches.
This was kept up with military precision
throus hout the suspense down to March 4.
meanwhile precautions on a larger scale
were taken By men higher in office. A mill
tary force was concentrated in and about
Washington, and held IN readiness for an
emergency-that of inauguratlng Hayes, pro-
tected by bayonets, if necessary.
a Cabinet official at that time said recently
"Ihe preparations for a great emergency
were more extensive than any record shows
Ihe country was nearer its greatest crisis
than was known eXcpnt tn q few -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
WiIdwoOd vioinity was less than 200 boxes,

VII MildWood vicinity was less than 100 boxes.
now II Is over 10000. 09'
I.hilrty-two inches around and twelve pound
Clearwater IiarbOr.
r II. Davis has sold J. d. Fudge's place in
Ap0pka llOur acres for s.. zoo to Mr. Ander
son Of CartersviIle Ca
Ine planters Of jefferson county have raised
@ the laI-est crop that they have been favored
WIN lor the past ten years.
There viii be S2.J64 70 collected in DeTsrd
% ne var Tor city taxes. The total value of
feai ana personal estate is $3.50. IT5
An International bee keepers congress will
Ie neld al the New Orleans EXPOSITION Feb
-, ~ :, I'M -. >. Hart, Of New Smyrna is
the state representative
Work has been commenced on the ProsIz-
terrain church at Paatka. The tower is
helng torn down and Will be replaced AT the
south emu oI the building on a different plan
The Bass Brothers. Of Kissimmee. who
ha4e tn assignment for the benefit of their
'reuilOr7 lev months ago. have made a
sume business.
some OF the finest and largest specimens Of
Jamalca ginger have been grown ON Dunn's
Lake, . miles south of Palatka IL was per-
iect Do every particular, and. from its great
lrtouclFeneSs, viii yield per acre a sufficient
quantity, az lO cents per pound, to make $500
clear profit.
Tampa, Fla, correspondence MORNING
News Dec. 30: The following particulars
concerning loss Of steamer Dictator are
additional TO that / sent by telegraph The
steamer was discovered 10 be burning about
9ark yesterday, but the fire had too much
htauWay 10 be cNtlngulshcd. She was almost
A lptal loss though lying near town. / am
ihlofmeu thaJ her insurance amounted to
ohi5 3o,OlO. The steamer was worth between
Sal,oJu and $4,000. She was controlled by
tap5. John Mckay, Of this place, who brought
her from New Ork last year. but having
proven TO be an Improbable piece of prop
erty. she had been Land up for several months.
ana was on her way here TO take passengers
20 lhe exposition az New Orleans when the
disaster took place.
Thursday, James Williams, cOlored man.
VINO lives ln New Town. near Leesburg. shot
dnd Killed Henry Lloyd. also a c0lored mar,
aL me CORNERS place IN New Town. They
had bad q dlflculty the night before. Lloyd,
Do seems and several Of his partners had in
7tituled q reign OF terror among the peaceful
darkcys On New Town. In the trouble the
night previous to the killing he had put
a pistol in Williams face while a com
pauiOn. Robert Tinsley. had pointed a
gum at Williams, in an attempt TO
make Williams give up his gun. Thursday
morning Lloyd renewed the quarrel with
iiliams, and, according 10 the testimony Of
numerous witnesses. drew pistol and fired at
iiliams without prOvOcation, at the same
time endeavorlng TO screen himself behind a
man standing 10y. Williams at once returned
the lire, using "a shotgun. The contents of the
gun struck Lloyd In the right side, riddlng
hl7 body with buckshOt. He died almost i'm
medlately. 4 toroncr's jury was impaneled,
and after examining the witnesses returned a
verdict of Ju5tifabie homicide.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
A Collision on the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 3l.-In a Diff
Guilty across the river one party was stabbed
dangerously.
Two policemen had an afrray last night and
pistols were used, one receiving a slight
wound.
1t is whispered unauthOritatively that
Comptroller Barnes and superintendent of
Public instruction Russell will be retained in
the new Cabinet. Mr.. Pasco Is mentioned for
Secretary Of State; Mr.. Malone, of Gadsden,
Tor Attorney General; Mr.. MOsely, of Leon,
l0r AdJutant General, and Mr.. Raney for
ChIe1 Justice OF the supreme Court.
savannah, Florida and Western Railway. y
miles from the city, this side of Callahan
NO one was killed. Nine were wounded, three
seriously. Among the latter is B. L. Griffin,
messenger of the Southern Express Company
and two cOlOred train hands,
All the injured persons were brought to this
city. Postmaster Abbey, at Saratoga, was
Killed Monday by man named Willard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
WAS IT MAN Or DEYIL2
Strange Stories Told and Credited
About the Warm sprIngs Hotel Fire

About the Warm Springs Hotel Fire
WARN SPRINGS, N. c., Dec. 29.-The ex-
citement here is unabated. The smouldering
ruins Of the once grand and popular Saratoga
of the South loom up dark and sombre. MANY
are the theories that are advanced as to the
origin of the fire. By some it is contended
that it was accidental; by others incen-
dlarlsm, and by a few TO supernatural agency.
a loneiler and more CHASTITY looking pile than
the late hotel in midWinter, surrounded as il
is by gloomy mountains on all sides, no guests
and only few servants and watchmen to
look after the vast building, could not be
easily imagined, and to substantiate the
ghOstly theory, Immediately before the
fire was noticed the electric hell
rang registered room 28l, The room is
situated in part of the building which has
not been opened since September The
watchman who answered the call insists tn Al
on the steps between the second and third
floors ne met man whom he did not know
coming down; that he brushed hurriedlv past
him and disappeared before he could get
together his scattered wits enough to speak to
him. The door Of 2Sl was found locked. The
watchman returned breathless and fright
ened to the Office to find the southeastern
wing IN flames. In less than five minutes
from the first alarm the entire roof OF the
structure, which covers three acres, was in
flames.
Room 2Sl is on the third floor of the old
wing, and is the room in which a young Mr.
Shegog came to an untimely erd some years
since. Many and wild are the stories told by
the servants of tho nightly orgies carried on
in this wing during the winter. The IS white
pillars which supported the main promenade
and were built to represent the 13 original
colonies, stand out grim and ghostly in the
pale, cold moonlight
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
HALF A MILLION WANTED
THE DEMAND LIKELY To RE
MADE BY THE FAIR.

Friends of the New Orleans FxDosItion
Admit that Congregational Aid is the
only HOpe-A Brilliant New Years
Eve Display Last Night-A Magnificent
mexican Silver Exh1bit-The Railroad
to the Fair-A Warm Endorsement.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3l.-Regarding the
S2,OOo,Oo0 which the management of the expo
sltion admits it needs, its friends who are
members Of the committee state that an an
peal to Congress is the only hope they have.
Congress, they say. should be invoked for an
additional loan of 100000, which would sim
piify matters, and leave no room to doubt the
success Of the exposition. The revenue of the
exposition, they say, is but a question OF time
and II they could only be tided over for a
snort time the exposition would have no diff
cully IN meeting all Of It's obligations The
eAnlDltof : meeting TO- -morrOwwill be watched
win interest as it is understood they VIII
take action on number Of important subjects.
YESTERDAY AT THE FAIR.
To-day, IN contrast with the sunshine of
yesterday, was gloomy. Drilling rains and
northerly winds prevailed, and in cOnse-
quence there was a diminished attendance at
The " orld's Exposition. 1t is most unusual
weather for this section Of country and *
Thought to have dlsagreeable effect on visi-
tors. EXcuTslOnists, however, who come thou
sands OF miles to see the exDOsltion
were not to be deferred by uufavorabe
atmospheric conditions, and, in spite of wind
anu RAM were out IN lull force. School
teacher tourists seem to predominate and at
every turn one Is confronted by a male or
female subject, notebook in hand, iOtting
Gown the sights Of WOndrOus exhibits as they
see them. This evening the big silver exhibit
OF the Chihuahua mines, Mexico. was set into
place in the main building, directly in front
OF the music exhibit, which has already been
lully described. 1t weighs nearly three tons
and IS valued at over $l5O,0O0. 1t is the
largest block Of silver ever cast in one cruci-
Bile.
NEW YEARS ILLUMINATION.
Al dark the grounds and buildings were
brilliantly illuminated by thousands OF elec-
trlc lights, and at midnight Prof. Wldder's
greeting TO the birth Of the new year with
varied and appropriate selections on the bills.
among exhibitors earnest application is
noticeable. The Committee on Transporta-
ton appointed by the Exhibitors Association
have been hard at work investigating the
matter OF the proposed railway from the
grounds TO the city. They will
report tomorrow evening at
meeting TO be held to allow them
TO communicate the results to the board of
management. Col. j. +. Peyton, who was
prominently identified with the Centennial
Exposition at Philadelphia, said to-day: "The
New Orleans Exposition, in the display Of the
natural resources OF our country. eXcels any
exposition ever held. / believe its educa-
tlOnal influence, politically, socially, CONNER
clally and financially, will be bevOnd concep-
ton, and that this is sufficient reason WHY
every citizen Of the United States should sup
port and cOuntenance it."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
HOSIERY WORKS STOP.
AN INSULT TO THIS COUNTRY
American Prisoners Held at Sonora
with Charges Preferred Agafust
Them

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-The Tombstone
EDitapb telegraphs that the Americans ar
rested by MeXicans at 0uita, Sonora, about a
month ago are still held prisoners al
Magdalena, where they would be suffer
ing for the necessaries of life were
it not for help furnished by friends on this
side OF the line. No charges have been made
against them. The Governor of Sonora prom
lsed their release by Christmas day, but
failed to redeem his promise The people of
tombstone are indignant, and forwarded the
following dispatches to-day:
To the President, Washfa0t0n:
W. ID. Fleming, George r. Watts, Stephen
Hlnckle, Thomas White, Frank Mills and two
others whose names are unknown, American
citizens OF this place, are incarcerated in
prison at Magdalena, Sonora, by the MeXi-
can authorities, who have made no
charges against them. Their case appeals for
immediate action on the part of the general
government. Our efforts, and those of the
United states Consul at Guaymas, are una
vailing. JOHN z. RAFFERTY.
Mayor of Tombstone.
The second dispatch reads:
Il. W. Dd0lS, Commander Department of Cali
JOrniG, q. A r., San FrdnciscO;
Comrades Watts and Fleming, members
OF Burnside Post, of Tombstone, are detained
in prison at Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico,
without charge being prepared against
them. All our efforts for their release have
been without avail. VIII you see that the
matter is laid before the authorities at Wash
ington without delay?
A. L. GRAw and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
Facilities in Florida Greatly Increased
BY a Newly Issued Order.

Facilities in Florida Greatly Increased
BY a Newly Issued Order.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 3i.-The Post Office De-
partment makes the following announcements
respecting the Railway Postal ServIce: "The
railway post Office service has been established
on the line of the Jacksonville, Tampa and
Key West Railway, and st. Johns river
steamers between Jacksonville and Enter
prise. Fla, a distance of 1920 miles, to take
effect Jan. l, 1888. BY rail between jackson
vile and Palatka. steamboat between PaIatka
and Enterprise the line to be known as the
Jacksonville and Enterprise Railway Post
Office. Jacksonville and Enterprise, Fla. rail-
way postal clerks curtail run to end at Pa
latka, Fla, a decrease in distance OF l26 miles,
making the whole distance so miles, to take
effect Jan. !, 1885. Steamboat service on the
st. Johns river, the line to be known as the
Jacksonville and Palatka Railway post Office
Sanford and Tampa, Fla, railway postal
clerks extend their run, to begin at Jackson
VILE, Fla, an increase in distance of III 20
miles, making the whole distance 297. As miles,
to take effect Jan. l, 1885. Rail between Jack
sOnville and Paatka, st. Johns river steamers
between Palatka and Sanford, rail between
Sanford and Tampa. This extension will be
IN addition to the jacksonville and Enterprise
Railway Post Ofice, the line to be known as
the jacksonville and Tampa Railway Post
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
THE CAR DRIVERS, STRIKE.
No Change in the Situation-The
Drivers Present Grieyances.

No Change in the Situation-The
Drivers Present Grievances.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3l.-A committee from
the Car Drivers Association called on the
Chairman OF the committee from the ex-
changes and submitted orally their griev-
ances, charging indiscriminate dismissal of
members Of the association, and asserting
that the railroad companies have not kept
faith with them. They claim that q Of their
number were dismissed from one line, 10 from
another and a number on all of them. The
committee were informed that if they would
reduce their complaints TO writ
ing meeting OF the Arbitration
Committee would be called. President j. A .
Walker, Of the City Railroad Company, re-
garding the above, said; 1--WE have not dis
charged any of our drivers. We simply re-
fused to take back into service those who had
been guilty OF rude and riotOus conduct,
These we shall not take back under any cir
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
MONEY LOST BY POSTAL NOTES.
Figures Showing an Utter Lack of Sc
curity in Their Use


WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The report of the
superintendent of the Money Order Division
OF the Post Oftce Department contains some
interesting figures, which show the utter lack
of security in using the postal notes. During
the fiscal year the public cOnfdinglv pur-
chased upwards of $7,OOO,OOO worth of tins pa
per, and at the end of the year the DEPART
ment held $4,000 to the credit of the postal
note fund, which had not been claimed bv IFS
lawful owners. During the same period mn
wards OF S22,O0e,UO0 in money orders were sent
through the mails. OF tins amount about
SSOOOOO was repaid to the senders and
at the end of the year Sl50,000 remained un-
claimed. 1t VIII be seen tnat although the
value of money orders issued was three times
as great as the value of postal notes sold, the
amount of the latter unpaid at the end of the
year exceeded the former by 81 900. OF course
a considerable proportion of these funds NAV
have been paid to the payee during the thirty
days succeeding the close Of the year. Judg-
ing from statistics of the money order service
and of the Dead Letter Office, however. il is
more than likely that the postal note deusion
Will add To the money order funds piled up
IN New \ Ork by at least $4,000 for the fiscal
year of 1855. This money order fund now
amounts TO nearly a million and half Its
existence shows the one weak spot in the
business methods of the money order Office