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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Interesting Little Flashes from the
Wires Printed in Condensed Fnrm.

At Pottsville, Pa, yesterday a number of
boys skating on pond broke through the ice
and four were drowned.
John p. Jones has been nominated bv the
Republican caucus of the Nebraska Legisla-
ture to succeed himself as United States SEN
atOr.
Near NorristOwn, Pa, yesterday train on
the Schuylkill Valley Railroad ran into a gang
OF trackmen and killed one and probably IA
tally wounded another.
At Baltimore yesterday suits were entered
by about sixty employees against the Gazette
Publishing Company and the Day TO recover
sums due them, the Day having suspended.
Henry NJ. Guild, late teller of the First
NatlonalBank of ofCincinnati, committed suicide
thursday night. He resigned his position at
the bank last May and had not since found
employment.
An attempt was made Thursday evening to
wreck a Jersey Central passenger train near
Phillpsburg, Pa, by dIsplacing a switch and
locking 1t. Fortunately coal train came
along hrst and was wrecked and the passen-
ger train was warned.
The Postmaster at Pulaski. Ills. has tele-
graphed Gov. Hamilton, of Illinois, that
smallpox has broken out there, and that the
authorities are unable to eonfne the conta-
glon. The subject has been referred to the
state Board OF Health, which will take i'm
mediate action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
HOBLITZELHs TUNELEss HARP.
And Why the Humorous MIR. Cox Softly
Hummeo "Sweet VioIets."


Hummec "Sweet ViOIets."
Representative HOblitzell, of MARYLAND. saws
the Washington critic, had to stand a good
deal of chafling and to undergo many little
pointed pleasantries. There was on his desk
tall and magnificent floral harp. 1t was
composed of roses, violets and ferns and was
very fragrant. Mr.. HOblitzell's was the only
desk on the floor that was laden with hot
house products. For short time Mr.. Hoblit-
zell was very proud of his possession. 1t was
beautiful, smelt denciously and attracted at
tentlOn. But his cOntentment was short
lived. Members began to come closer
They looked for the card that generally
accompanies floral offerings. That card
was tucked away and almost hidden among
roses and Ylolets. 1t was brought to light bV
Mr.. Cox, OF New York. 1t bore these sImple
words: From Violet" That was enough
1or Mr., Cox. He soon had a crowd around
Mr.. Hoblltzell. Mr.. Cox wanted to know
acquaintance with ''Violet," and said he be
heVed the harp was for Mr.. Cox, "If." he
sald, there had been a champagne bottle by
IL, would be certain that it was meant for
Cox"
But he could not get off. His fellow mem
Ders pied him with questions and Insinua-
tlOns. lie could not answer. At each ques-
ton and at each innuendO every body laughed.
Mr.. Hobhtzel got warm. He then got
warmer. Mr.. Cox, of New York, began to
hum softly "Sweet viOlets, sWeeter than all
the roses, and Representatives Bland, Broad
head, Barksdale and Hardeman Joined in the
chorus. Mr.. HOblitzelI could stand it no
longer. He sent for a page. The harp was
taken to 2 cloak room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
A TRAMP WORTH $500. 900.
Found Nearly Frozen to Death I'm a
Barn with Sc ,13S in His Pocket.

Found Nearly Frozen to Death in a
Barn with So ,13S in His Pocket.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 4.-Marshal Miller. of Del
aware, twenty -four miles north of here, has a
perplexing prisoner who was arrested as a
common vagrant, but developed into a rich
property holder. He was found by farmer,
sleeping in a cowshed in rags, and grimy with
dirt. The farmer decided that no man should
freeze to death in iscowshed, and he led the
tramp to the city prison. He was searched
and 81, 13S 6S was taken from him in money,
and tax receipts for several farms in Franklin
and Fairfield counties disclosed his identity,
His name is John Swim, and he is
worth 100000. For several wears he
has been known as a beggar and
tramp, going about farm houses asking
for food and the privilege of sleeping in barns.
He was in danger OF freezing when found
The money was taken from him and put in
bank. He was ordered to strip for bath,
and pulled Offour shirts. The old man prom
ised to enter poor house in Columbus if
given his liberty.
To explain his conduct he said that he was
80 years old. and veteran OF the Mexican
war. His idea in tramping was to secure wit
nesseS, and thus get pension. The Marshal
does not know what to do with the old miser,
and has tried to find some relatives. He can
not send him adrift, because he will be fol-
bowed and robbed. He cannot be held In pris-
on on any charge of vagrancy, as he has fyis-
shown that the old man has some married
children in southern Ohio. He has always
lived apart from them since the death of his
wife several years ago. 1t Is SAID that he was
swindled in a transaction years ago and from
that time began his miserly life
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
wRIGHTs BLACK WATCH.
Additional Light Let on Election Day
Events at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan. 9.-Before Mr..
Springer's investigating committee to-day
Alderman Duffy. of the Eighth ward. gave a
graphic description of the scenes in that ward.
He said that the trouble began in the morn
ing. The shots sounded like a bunch of fire
crackers. Several were wounded. A charge
was made on the negroes, who fed. The witness
said that negroes early in the morning had
possession Of the polls and voted as they
pleased. He saw good deal of whispering
between Bolts, supervisor of election, and,
negroes before the firing began. The witness
created merriment by describing how the
supervisor who was in the house whispered to
negroes on the sidewalk. He said that Bolts
just leaned out of the window and pulled one
OF the "coons ears up TO him. Later, he
said, he saw cOlOred man walk politely up
to the crowd and pull bis gun and ''let her 90"
Then," said the witness, ''the boys took after
the negro and, as he supposed, put head on
him."
during this recital.
Barney Wicher, a resident of Covington.
described the same scenes. He said that he
did not vote for fear of trouble. He explained
that, although he had lived in Kentucky
eight years, he had always voted here. as his
property and business were here. He went
TO kentucky on account of his wife's health.
On cross-eXamlnatlon he said that he STAYED
about the polls all day and did not vote, be-
cause he would be challenged.
DEPUTIES FROM KENTUCKY.
Pat Punch, City Marshal of Mt. Sterling
said that he saw Richard Ford and Sam Cash,
of Mt. Cash, here on election day acting as
deputy marshals. He was here to look for
negroes from Kentucky who were trying to
duplicate in Cincinnati.
Sheriff Hawkins reappeared and produced
list of his deputies as approved by the Judge
of the court.
A. o. Roberts testified that he organized a
company of go men in eight counties of Ken
lucky at the instance Of the Democratic COM
mittee to come to Cincinnati aud watch for
colored kentuckians who might come here to
vote His men reported that they had spotted
q Kentucky negroes, and had prevented
them from voting. Only one had actually
tried to vote, and he was not prosecuted.
On cross examination he said that for a week
before the election it was notorious that
many negroes were gong to Cincinnati. The
trains were filled, and hence Democrats got
knowledge who were likely to know them.
He could not name one negro who came to
CINCINNATI. lie was not popular among the
negroes and knew the names of very few.
He didn't think that the negro should vote in
his present condition, and never would ask
n M fo1sh iparo oil f0-l }, ,fo fs;f
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY.
Remarkable Operation Performed at a
New York Hospital.

New York Hospital.
The surgical staff of the Chambers street
hospital, says the New York Telegya,a. point
with pride and qualification to William Mac
EvOy, an inmate OF the institution, as q sub-
ject Of one of the most remarkable operations
ever performed in this country. MacEvov
was taken to the hospital on the night of Nov.
, suffering from large pistol-shot wound in
the abdomen. He was in a critical condition
from loss of blood, and fears were entertained
that he might die of exhaustion In n few
days it became evident, however. that nnIess
the ball could be extracted blood poisoning
would set In and death result. A consulta-
ton was held by the house and visiting staff
ana 1t was decided to remove
the ball if possible. By means
of probe the ball was located in the left
abdominal wall. How to dislodge it without
tatal results puzzled the surgeons for some
tlme. IL was finally suggested that as the
ball would most likely produce death if it re-
NAMED IN the mans BODY much longer and
as the chances of the operation were faVOra-
Dle' an enort should be made to remove 1t.
An lnclslOn OF the abdomen was made and the
course OF the ball carefully traced The mis-
slle had entered Immediately above the navel
going backward and then gliding off to the
lett, lodging IN the abdominal wall In its
course 1t passed through the intestines. MAX
ing seven holes. There had not been suf1i-
cient iorce, apparently, to drive the ball
through the wall, and it was found
operation Of removing the intestines to
the surface of the abdomen was success
fully performed. The ball was removed ana
the edlidcultoperation of sewing up the wounds
IN the lntestines with catgut thread was per-
formed. The intestines were then replaced
IN their proper position. All the time this
operation was being performed the patient
was being kept under the influence OF anes-
thetlcs. was for weeks afterward com
pelled to lie perfectly quiet upon his cot, as
the slightest movement would have caused
serious trouble. subsequently, as the patient
grew strong, he was allowed to sit up. Then
as the opening in the abdomen remained un,
healed, process of skin grating was com
menced and worked to satisfaction
The various operations were performed bv
DTs. Murvey, Jersey, Mack and number Of
other surgeons. They were watched with
great interest by every member of the medi-
cal fraternity who knew of the case Many
surgeons from out of town have visited the
hospital and questioned the patient regarding
the operation and examined his wound This
IS the first operation of its kind that has ever
been performed in America. Several similar
feats nave been performed In Paris Berlin
and Vienna. The patient has SO far recovered
as to be able to go in and out of the hospital
lie Is still carefully watched hHrfb fba
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10

Mrs. Harriet Cummings of Cincinnati,
Ohio, writes: "Early last winter my
daughter was attacked with a severe cold,
which settled on her lungs. We tried
several medicines, none of which seemed
TO do her any good, but she continued to
get worse, and finally raised large
amount of blood from her lungs. We
called in a family physician, but he failed
to do her any good. At this time friend
who had been cured by DIR. WM. HALLS
BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, advised me 10
give 1t a trial. We got a bottle, and she
began to improve, and by the use Of three
bottles was entirely cured"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
A GHOST AT A REVIVAL.
An ApparitiOn in Church Frightens
Many Sinners to Repentance.


READING, PA, Jan. THE worshipers
of the RefOrm,d d Evangelical Friendship
Church in this city have just been treated to
sensation. While they were in the midst of
stirring revival service the minister in
charge, the Rev. Theodore Jones, and all per-
sons in the audience saw the figure of a mans
face surrounded by an efrulgent light in the
pulpit recess directly above the words:
The Son of Man has come to save and to
seek that which was lost"
Many persons were visibly affected, and
since the vision dozens of conversions have
been made. People are eagerly discussing it
and Its meaning. Some of the more superstl-
tlOus hlnt that 1T is direct communication
from higher power. The apparition was
that OF a man having a sweet smile on his
face. Its appearance has had the effect of
producing a deep religious interest in the
community, and large number of mOurners
are BOW at the altar seeking religion.
The Rev. Mr.. Jones avs Of the affair:
81 seized upon the idea of the appearance of
the figure and told the people of the pecu-
harlty attached to it. / referred to how Bel
shazzar saw the handwriting of his doom on
the wall and asked the people how they stood,
and whether the vision was not some vista
ton from on high, giving notice to sinners to
repent and be saved before it was too late |
drove this truth home, and many in the au-
dience had their feelings considerably
aroused ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
New York,s Senatorial confess

ALBANY, Jan. 9.-Evarts and Morton are
the chief Senatorial candidates for the place
that will be made vacant by the termination
of Lapham's term. Morton has the money
and Evarts has the brains, and it seems prob
able money will win. Doubtless the friends
Of Mr.. Evarts will open headquarters, and
send up some good Republicans to push his
his canvass. They will have the satisfaction
OF realizing, if beaten, that a representative
Republican is slightly out OF place in the
children, l.lO0 acres of land, and an income
that is eaten up at the end of every year.
cannot afford to spend money for an Office
even If l cOuntenanced such a thing" This
was the remark of MIR. Evarts to friend who
was pointing out to him the practical neces-
stiles of a canvass. AS for some of the mem
bers Of the Legislature who have been shout
ing for Mr.. Evarts, it is apparent that they
are shading their eyes, and wistfully watch
ing for something from the direction of
Franco
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
NEW YORK IN THE CABINET.
Mr.. Willis Says that MIR. whitney VIII
Not be Called Upon.


WASHINGTON, Jan. "a reporter to-day
asked Congressman Willis, of New York:
''WhO viii go into Cleveland's Cabinet from
the Empire Statef'
Nobody knows yet" he replied. ''If New
York can present a good and suitable man
for the Treasury he will probably be ap-
pointed"
''WhO is good MANI"
"Oh, Hewitt for one. He would be the very
man If he had robust health. This talk about
Whitney is all speculation. ] don't believe
that Whitney will be chosen. Yes, it Is true
that be did help the National Committee. he
helped to raise money at a time when it was
badly needed. but so did others.
Four men aided in raising that money. They
are Messrs. Hewitt, Flower, Cooper and
Whitney. Now, Mr.. Whitney did no more
than either of the others, but Mr.. Cleveland
is not going to pay any debts of gratitude,
that's certain. His idea is that if any Demo-
Gratis rendered special service In the campaign
they can best be repaid by having good, safe
and popular administration. He VIII not un-
dertake to rev ard them individually.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
THE INAUGURATION PARADE.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee to Command the
Southern Volunteer Military Organi-
zaffnns

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee to Command the
Southern Volunteer Military Organi-
cations.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
of Virginia, nephew of Gen. R. E. Lee, is to
command the Southern volunteer military or
ganizations which will form a part of the
Cleveland Inauguration procession. He IS
now in Washington on business connected
with that occasion.
Speaking Of pensions to the soldiers of the
Mexican war Gen. Lee recalls the fact that
soon after that war Congress voted three
months pay to volunteers and in 1878 that
benefit was extended to officers of the regular
army and navy who served in that war, but
there was hitch in the Treasury Depart
ment and they did not get their money. Capt
Ward, of Virginia, who served also in the Con-
federate army, brought SUIT in the Court of
Claims and obtained judgment in his favor
The government took the case to the Supreme
Court and Ward was again successful.
Now it is claimed that the surviving officers
OF the army and navy who come under the
act of 1878 will bring in their claims under the
decision in the case of Ward. If the original
claimant is dead, his widow or children or
brothers and sisters are entitled to the pay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
Congressional Drinks Softer.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Stroug beverages in
the Senate end of the capitol are less used
now than for many years, and in the House
end 1t IS the same. The absence of the versa
tile and capable BelfOrd is felt, and the rea-
sons deplored. The member from Colorado
has not taken his seat during the present ses-
sion, and it ls probable that he will not do so.
He IS at his home in the State, which conse-
quently is without a Representative on the
floor of the House. Belford is remembered
and spoken of as a bright star fallen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
New Orleans Brighter Prospects.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 9.-The mass meeting
| held last night to consider matters connected
with the exposition was productive of good
/ results in many ways. as was made manifest
to-day. The attendance at the grounds was
very large, even greater than yesterday. The
exhibitors were jubilant, and the board of
management were satisfied that they had
| taken a great stride toward obtaining the
| much wanted funds. The appointments of
/ committees on finance, transportation and
| reception were made to-day, giving general
satisfaction. The committees report the out
1 IL, l. ~n.I,n sfrr1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
COL. LAMONTS VISIT.
The Private Secretary Pleased with
Washington and His Future Quarters.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-Col. Lamont went
back to Albany this afternoon, leaving the
quid nuncs Of Washington no wiser as to the
purposes of the next administration than
when he came. He saw every body that called
to-day, arranging each call so that every
caller had a chance to talk with him. lie was
very agreeable to them all, but very discreet
and uncommunicative lie denied emphat-
ically all reports that his errand was politi-
cal one. He was simply here to look about
for quarters for the Presldent-elect and for
himself. When asked to-day whether he had
found them he said:
mo, have not located them vet, but
have learned the lay of the land and will
been treated very CONSIDERABLY since / have
been here, and have not been overwhelmed
with questions that 1t was known beforehand
could not answer.
FAVORABLE IMPRESSION.
81 spent nearly the whole day yesterday
looking about, and received most favorable
impression of Washington The Office of the
private secretary at the White House, which
1 presume VIII occupy, struck me as being
an unusually pleasant room, with plenty of
air and room and a magnificent view" In
answer to question of the reporter he said:
MIR. Cleveland has not yet fixed a day when
ne VIII come to Washington, but l am pretty
sure that ne VIII not arrive until within a
very few days of the Inauguration. / know
that he felt as If great load had been lifted
Governor took effect, for you know the last
week OF his administration was an unusually
OnerOus and busy one. He now has time to
attend to the future"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
A GREYHoUND's LONG LEAPS.
How the Springy Muscles of a Dog
Sent Him Bounding Over the Snow.


Capt. Ed Murphy, says the Cincinnati En-
Quirer, has beautiful greyhound. Recently
Capt. Murphy paid visit to relatives at Ur-
bana and took his hound along for the pur-
pose of having little sport. In company
with some of his friends he went out hunting.
and near lane, which was 80 feet wide and
bordered on both sides by a
stake-and-rider fence, got up a
rabbit. The hound gave chase and
Jump the hound made it cleared 2S feet going
over one OF the fences and landing in the lane.
without any preliminary motion it made the
second leap and covered the immense dis
tance OF 30 feet, clearing the fence on the
other side OF the lane. There was a heavy
fall OF snow, and 1t was therefore an easy
matter to determine the distance covered by
the prints of the dogs feet in the snow. The
distance was measured by Capt. Murphy and
three others who witnessed the remarkable
Feat, and their report made it as mentioned
above.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
His Cab HisPaIace.

BROOK HAVEN, MISS. Jan. 9.-On Saturday
to the house Of a negro for the purpose of
whipping and maltreatng him. They de-
manded admittance, and being refused one
of the party, young man named Murray,
burst the door open and rushed in, when his
brains were blown out by a charge from a
shotgun. The rest OF the party then fed.
The Coroner's jury returned a verdict of JUS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
ALivelx Meeting in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. "a large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held last night by the
Democratic clubs composed of young men
young son of the late President Brigham
Young, was a prominent speaker. He said {:
Here Is complete union of church and State"
A Mormon cried ont, a lie"
Brother Young responded: 81 guess it is.
The church has absorbed the State"
a number of others spoke in the same vein.
The meeting is the talk of the town to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
GLORY FOR GERMANY.
Bismarck More Enthusiastic than the
KeIchstag Over His Colonial Policy.

BERLIN, Jan. 9.-In the Reichstag to day
TIE Budget Committee moved that the pro-
posed credit of 1000 marks for African col
OF zation be reduced by third. Prince
Bismarck opposed the motion and urged
prompt action in regard to the colonization
project of the government in order to antici-
pate other powers. The German peo-
pie, he said, had approved
the colonial policy of the government during
the last two years, and it was reasonable to sup
pose that the Reichstag would vote an addi-
tiOnal credit for African exploration Colonial
policy was the only one possible. 1t was
supported by a majority of the Reichstag, and
had created great enthusiasm throughout the
nation. A motion to refer the credit back to
the Budget Committee was adopted by a vote
of l35 to l2S, although both Prince Bismarck
and Herr Won BOetlicher, Minister of the Inte-
riOr, strongly opposed this action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
Canadians Fearful of slaughter

QUEBEC, Jan. 9.-The Courier du Canada,
discussing the recent article in the London
Times on the Nicaraguan canal difficulty and
the possibility of a rupture between England
and the United States. says: There is no
doubt that Canada would become the theatre
of operation and in our case we would have
the right to protect and refuse to allow our
selves to be slaughtered like sheep, and we
are asked to endure all the calamities and all
the horrors of war to defend England's inter-
ests in Central America"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-10
FIRE AND WATER IN A DRY GOODS
STORE.
KILLED BY FOUL GAS.
A Sequence of Accidents in a Pump
House Flue at Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Jan. 9.-At Mary
Pratt furnace in this city last night Patrick
Kelly, an engineer, went into the fiue Of the
pump house to remove an obstruction. Miss
ing Kelly after some minutes, James Shan
non, another employe, entered the flue to
look for him. Two other employees, remark
ing that Kelly and Shannon did not come out.
went into the flue, and, after being almost
Overpowered with gas, succeeded in getting
them out. Kelly was dead ana shannon was
insensible, but was resuscitated.
Mayor Lane has received notice from the
City Council of Philadelphia that the Liberty
bell, en- route for New Orleans. will pass
through here on Jan. q on a special train
which will stop a short while to allow the
people to zee the bell.