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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
RIGHTS OF OUR CONSULS.
MIR. MUELLER NOT TO CAUSE A
DIPLOMATIC RUPTURE.

Freedom In Commenting on the Affairs
of Countries in which they Live the
Inaliensble Right of All Agents-A
Mutual Admiration Society Not Aimed
at or Wsnted.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The recent re-
port of Consul General Mueller, which
has caused so much comment, was not
seen by Secretary Bayard until he read it
in the newspapers. He was interested in
it rs an item Of information and news, but
officially he did not concern himself about
il, sMr. Mueller is very competent and
efficient Official" said Gov. Porter, Assist
ant secretary of State, to-day. "since
ais appointment in May last ne has an
swered very ably and very satisfactorily
all calls made upon him. There was
nothing unusual in the manner of his re-
port. He took no unwarrantable liberties
and violated no principle of diplomacy.
AN UNDENIABLE RIGHT.
1T is not only his right but his duty to
discuss and report every thing that may
effect the commerce of this country as far
as his observations extend. and he is an
observant man. far seeing and of keen in
sight. Beyond question the Consuls COM
nents will be reproduced in the news
papers of Germany and when they appear
in the newspapers of Frankfort
on-the-Main IL is easy to un-
derstand That some Of the people of that
city may not be fayOrably impressed with
them. The men with whom he comes in
contact may thus be led to turn a cold
shoulder to him, but beyond a little So
3ial coolness the publication can toper-
ate to his prejudice.
NOT A MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY.
"It is not understood by governments
to be the duty of consul to eulogize the
government of the country in which he
may be stationed, neither is it his duty to
withhold his free opinions. The German
Consul IN this country may criticise our
protective tariff or any Of the principles
Of our government as severely as he
chooses and this government will not take
OHense or seek to suppress him. We may
not agree with his opinions and
may not like them. but we viii not deny
his right to hold and express them.
THE BITTER WITH THE SWEET.
1T is not to be expected that all con-
sular reports sent to foreign governments
by agents in this country are couched in
terms of praise and admiration and un-
bounded friendship for our interests and
our ways. l have no doubt that some
German Consuls in this country indulge
in criticism as free as that of Mr.. Mueller
The relations between this country and
Germany were never more friendly than
now, and it is idle to talk of rupture of
diplomatic relations because of anything
contained in Mr.. Mueler's report"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
MARYLAND's JOCKEY CLUB.
The Trouble With the Agricultural As
aooIatIon 20 be Ended.

The Trouble With the Agricultural AS
sOcIstl0n tn be Ended.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 25.-The difficulty
which has for some time existed between
the Maryland Jockey Club and the State
Agricultural Society promises an early
elimination. The Agricultural Society
is owner OF the Pimlieo grounds. which
were purchased by the State and city, and
the Jockey Club has leased the privilege
OF running on the track. The owner of
the ground has been unsuccessful in the
exhibitions so far given and has fallen
INTO debt. without means OF paying.
Frank Brown addressed a letter 20 MIR.
Bowie. President Of the Jockey Club, ask
ing 10 be released from the indebtedness
10 that association, 10 which an acrlmo-
NOUS reply was made, and Mr.. Brown
has made reply, avoiding personalities.
The indications now are that the breach
will not be healed and at the end OF the
present lease The Jockey Club will have 10
make other arrangements. An effort will
be made 10 reconcile the differences. The
JOcky Club has been successful during iis
entire existence, while the Agricultural
Society has been a failure. The State
ana city appropriated money 10 purchase
the property Tor the Agricultural Society
aud the requirement IS TO present an ex-
hibition at least once ia three years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
souTHERN BEAUTIfs.
They VIII Make Their Appearance In
Washington this Winter.

warrington TINS htuteFs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-From all ap-
pearances there will be large number OF
Southern beauties with US this winter
Many Of the Southern members OF con-
gress who have hitherto regarded them
selves in the light OF "a fifth wheel TO the
coach" while the Republican party was
IN power, have been compelled to make
more Of a show in social way than ever
before. During the Republican regime
Democratic Congressman bad but little
need OF making a social star Of himself.
This year matters are entirely different.
The Democratic Congressman IN only
human, after all. Hitherto be has not been
pestered with the Visits OF delegations OF
influential citizens OF his own party
after this or that favor, and he did not
care how the few intimate personal
friends who called upon him found him
quartersd This year he is bigger than
ever. The visiting delegations Ike 10 Ind
their member OF Congress living in as
good style and cutting just as big figure
as anybody, aud the consequence is that
the humble Representative Is frowniug
down upon his old-time fav0rlte boarding
house, and is living IN more expensive
manner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
sILVERIFEs BoAsTFUL.
Claims that the House IL OverwheIm-
ingly Against Suspension.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The silver
issue seems to be coming to a head gery
fast, now that 1t is announced that Sena-
TOR Evarts, of New York, is coming out
with BIaInist speech, the political effect
of which will be In favor of the silver in
tiatiouists and against the administration.
1t will he remembered that Mr.. Blaine took
this view when the silver coinage bill was
passed, going against all the New Eng
land Senators and most OF the Eastern
men on this matter. II IS supposed that
Mr.. Eyarts now sees An opportunity 10
cut out John Sherman as a Presidential
candidate and at the same time to lead a
successful movement against the admin
istratOn in Congress.
CONFIDENCE OF THE sILVERITEs.
The silver men are confident that the
administration cann0t secure any legisla-
ton on the silver question this year.
They calculate that sixteen Republican
Senators will vote with all the Democrats
except three or four in favor Of continuing
the present coinage. Messrs. Hampton
and Butler are the only two Southern
Senators who are believed to be anti
silyerites. II is understood that Mr.. Nc
Pherson, Of New Jersey, is going to reply
to MIR. Beck.
CANVASS OF THE HOUSE.
The National Republican tomorrow will
give as the result Of an exhaustive inqui-
ry concerning future decisions 10 the
House of Representatives in regard to un-
limited suspension OF silver coinage
table showing that 143 Democrats and 50
Republicans are against suspension and
80 Democrats and 81 Republicans in favor
of IL. noticeable feature in connection
with the matter IS the decision Of the
members upon sectional lines. The West
and South are practically unit for coin
age while the East and Middle States ap-
pear to be almost as solidlY in favor OF
suspension.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
The KingsbridEe Road the Scene of a
Triple Fatality.

The KingsbridEe Road the Scene of a
Triple Fatality.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Fire started early
this morning in frame dwelling on One
Hundred and Sixty-sixth street, near the
Kingsbridge road, which was occupied by
Patrick Driscoll and ms family. The
occupants were in bed when the fire
started, and the smoke was so thick
through the rooms and halls that escape
was made most difficult DriscOll, how
ever found his way out and gave an alarm
When the fireman reached the scene
the building was in flames, and soon the
entire structure was consumed. Dris-
coll his wife. Mary and son named Pat
rick, We're severely burned While escap.
ing. Three children, however, were
burned to death. They were John, Julius
anC Mary, aged respectively II, IA and Z
years. Their charred remains were found
alter the fire was subdued.
BLAZING OF A CHRISTMAS TREE.
CHICAGO, Dec. PA huge Christmas
tree, bearing all kinds Of gifts for the
patients and attendants at the Presby-
terlan hospital, and layishly Illuminated
with wax candies, caught fire to-day
while 100 or more people where packed
tents bazed SO Gercely that the clothing
Of some twenty persons standing nearest
TO it caught fire. The flames were coon
entinguished ami no one was seriously
injured.
At least 100 persons were injured, the
greater part receiving bruises by being
trampled on by their panic stricken neigh
hors. A number OF children (patientsl
mad been brought into the chapel in their
cots. Before they could be removed sew
eral OF them suffered from smoke and
right, and one or two were slightly
burned. The excitement was intense and
out for the GOODNESS of Warden McGarigle
and some attaches of the hospital lives
would certainly have been lost.
FIRE AT MLLEDGEvILLE.
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Dec. 25.-The
Baptist church at Miledgeyille was
burned at1l o'clock last night. The loss
is about So, 1000. with no insurance. The
people Of the city subscribed about $1,000
p-day for rebuilding the edhce. Work
VIII commence at once. A stable belong
ing 10 Fox & Alling was also burned last
night.
ARCTIC PAPERS BURNED.
WASHINGTON, Dec 25.-The residence
ol DR.. Emil Bessels, the arctic explorer az
1iendale, Maryland, was burned this
morning and all bis books and charts
ana other valuable documents relating to
arctic matters were totally destroyed.
STORE HOUSE DESTROYED.
MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 2j.-One OF the
achlltz Brewing COmpany's store houses,
containing 120,0 600 bushels Of choice bar
ey, was damaged by fire today. The loss
Fio,OOO, and the insurance S6S,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
LYNCHERs FoILED.

Learning OF their Approach the Sheriff
Hurries the Prisoner Awsy.
ROCKVILLE, Md, Dec. 25.--Luther
Claggett was arrested last Sunday and
lodged in jail at this place for an attempt
TO rape a 7-year-old daughter Of John
Lizer, OF Mechanicsville, Montgomery
county. This morning number OF resi-
dents of Mechanicsville met and resolved
to lynch the Would-be raw
Usher. They started for Rockville
hut Sheriff Miller hearing Of their move
ments put Claggett on train and took
him 20 Frederick where he is now in jail.
The lynching party was greatly enraged
when they found that their victim had
escaped and swore all sorts ofvengeance,
but finally quieted down and returned to
thatr hOmpg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Track in Good order and the
weather DeliEbtfui.

The Track In Good order and the
Weather DeIiEbtfa.
NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-The track Of
the Exposition grounds was In good con-
dition today and the weather was de-
lightful. The events we're as follows:
FIRST RACE-For al agrs; half mile. Blue
Bird won by a lenght FROM Lila B., who vas
half a Ienght in front of Gold Star, beating
Laura Brown. Time DBL.
HEcOND RAcE-Penaities and allowances.
one mile. Fieteh Taylor won by head with
kl0hba second. By length ahead Of Bldde
Bowling. beating Fieur De Lis. Time, l.tIJs.
THIRD KAcE-Purse for beaten hOrses;
sever fur0nGH. Amanda Brown won hy a
n8ee from King Arthur, who was two lengths
Ia front Of Baton Rouge, heating Peacock,
W00derAn aud Hot Box. Time. B3l4
FOURTH hACH-seilinR allowances, three-
quarters Of q mile Diamond came IN an easy
winner 4 length and a halt ahead 81 Mnlyoll0,
who waaa neck ~ front ~ kordy Boy, beat
inF Vicinity. BANKER Desire, Miss Goodrich
aud Jfn Shelby Time. i.fHaf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
sERyIANs DEMoRALIzED.
King Milan's Life not Considered san
-BulgariaDs joyful.

LONDON, Dec. pa correspondent Of
the Post who visited the Servian lines, re-
ports that a startling lack of discipline is
shown by the army, and that au outbreak
among the troops is not at all improbable.
The life Of King Milan, the correspondent
adds, is constantly threatened, A portion
Of the Bulgarian army has returned from
the front, aud entered Sofia. Triumphal
arches had been erected in the streets
through which the troops passed, and the
victorious soldiers were enthusiastically
welcomed by the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
Nnt Thnl TInn.

From ne Won STREET Mems.
In a Pennsylvania town last week a
citizen was found Oh the street one morn
ing cold and dead, with bis skull cracked.
There was no clue 10 the murderer but
as the Coroner was holding an inquest y
busted oil we'll man arrived IN the place
aud intimated that be would like 10 give
some important Information.
"Who 10 you suspectT asked the coro-
nor.
"rhe standard OH Company was the
prompt response.
The jury, however, brought IN q verdict
of Killed By some person Or persons un-
known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
HIS WIFE DYING.
FERRY,s DEFENSE.
Clemenceau Charged with Reading only
aPart OF the Dispatch.

PARIS Dec. 25.-It is now stated that
Admiral Galiber, Minister of Marine and
the Colonies, has rendered his resignation
because President Brisson announced his
decision to create a Colonial Ministry.
A majority Of the newspapers here, pre-
dict that the Briss0n Ministry VIII reor-
ganiZe after the session of the Chambers
is renewed in favor of M. DeFreycinet
NJ. Ferry writes to la Temps that In
the debate on the TOnquin credit, yesteT-
day, NJ. Clemenceau misrepresented him
by reading only portion of the dispatch
sent by him to Baron DeCOurcel, the
French Minister to Germany,
in reply to the dispatch from the latter
conveying an offer made by Prince Bis
maFck TO act as mediator between France
and China. NJ. Ferry says that if the whole
dispatch had been read ID would have
been shown that the dispatch was written
after the disaster to the French troops at
LangsOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26

EASTMAN, Ga, Dec. 24.--A Christmas
supper was given to the children last
night by toe several Sunday Schools of
Eastman. and She entertainment was en-.
loved by all. Responses were made TO
t0asts offered ~ the young ladies oi last
man. our married men aad women, our
lawyers. our editors, our YOUNG men. and
The f0wn IL Eastmam. Hon. w. II. last
man WAS Master n eeremonie8s
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26

PARIS. Dec. 25.-L0 HdtiH this morning
prints, though without giving fun credit
10 the report, a telegram from Lisb0p an
nouneing that German mau-Of-war has
just been dispatched from the Island of
81. Thomas In the Gulf OF Guinea for iia-
ieng0, In consequence Of a conflict be-
tween a party Of French sailors and the
crew Of the German corvette CyclOps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26

INDIANAPOLIS. IND,, Dec. 25.-A
epeeial reports the suicide BY drowning
of Row. J0hn u. Eim0re, BAPTIST mlnis-
ter residing near Clayton. Two months
ago bis congregation learned that biunofs
was a bieaWist and pc was tApellta rom
The pnlpi'. he had SHOWN Aynlpt.oin.is Z.
tnaanitf ~ several days. and last night
~ went ~ q nelghbofa leh-ponds put hia
had and eoat 81 a afake. out = hole IN the
tee. aud drowned himself,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
FIVE BOILERS BURST.
Two Men Instantly Killsd-A Financial
Loss of $3.50 600.

Two Men Instantly Killed-A Financial
Loss of $3.50 600.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25,-The bursting
Of one Of the boilers at the Spring Valley
water works, situated on the banks Of
Lake Mercedes, a short distance from
here, Yesterday afternoon, caused the
other five boilers in the building to ex-
plode. completely demolishing the works.
John RYAN, a coal passer, and Peter Duffy,
a fireman, were instantly killed, and
George Hunt, fireman, and Chris Nha-
len. a coal passer, were dangerously
wounded. The damage is estimated at
$3.50. 900. at the time II the accident the
engine was running az low pressure, and
no cause can be assigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
DOG EAT DOG.


EnEhEo Ia bntLIes
JoHEsTowN, PA, Dec. PA desper-
ate battle between about a dozen un-
known negroes and tramps occurred near
here this afternoon. The fight WAS the re-
suItof an attempt to drive the tramps from
their encampment. It lasted nearly an
hour, and cluts, stones and revolyers
were freely used. The trsmps were finally
driven Of, but not before one Of their
number had been m0rtally wounded and
another quite seriously injured by being
shot through the shoulder. The negroes
escaped unharmed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
A roy ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
The Premature Discharge OF Gun In
Another's Hands Tells the story.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., Dec. 25.-James
Berdyne, a 10year-old youth, stood out
side the Bayonne gun club grounds
during the pigeon shooting contest
to-day ana amused himself by discharg-
ing shot Gun at the pigeons happening
10 nv outside the limits OF The grounds.
While getting ready TO fire at one OF the
stray BIRDS Berdyne's gun was prema-
tnrelv discharged and the contents lodged
in he head OF James O'COnnell, aged 10
wears. killing him Instantly. Berdyne
was arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
NANTICoKRs SAD CHRISTMAS.
Months Must Elapse before the Bodies
can be Recovered

1aM bN AhNAUNbE8A
WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 25.--Nanti-
eoke never witnessed a sadder Christmas.
'estive gatherings in household and
clnrch were oyershadowed by the pre-
Failing gloom and sorrow. None could
lorget the terrible fate Of twenty-six men
aud boys, buried 200 feet below the
ground, in the dark chambers OF Slope
70. ?. After further discussion aud con-
dtation by the engineers to-day, the
pmpany finally decided to sink q new
shait from the surface al point directly
a1ofe where the bodies are supposed
In be. This shan Will be
soout 10 feot deep and will
axe from four 10 six weeks 70 complete,
ven with most rapid work. The exeata-
,ng Of The blocked Rangway from the isot
the slope ia being steadily carried On
Wy aud night, hui Is very slow process,
"ha months VIII elapae before The mine ig
reared. Prayers we're offered this m4rn-
" u every church throughout Wyoming
@fiey iDf me unfortunate men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
AccllIentnlIY KiIln,I.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec. 25.-To-day
the head BY Harry Ritter, IL years old.
The boys were hunting near the city. The
shooting was accidental Moore died To-
ID
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26

KIasnaMKK, Fla, Dec. DR.. A. Gill
son, Marshal Of thia place, IN attempting
70 arrest a negro. was shot aud killed ~.
day. Ihe negroes we're arrested. Every
lAlnK Ia nulnl noN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
HE HAS GONE TO CANADA
A REAL ESTATE LOAN AGENT
100000 IN DEFAUIT.

Forgery and Bogus Papers Freely Used
in His operations-His wife nt the
Point of ID Death--The Confidence of the
Entire Community Enjoyed Before the
Denouemsnt.
ST. LoIUs, Dec. 25.-lntormation comes
from Clinton, Mo-, that Silas Il. Cheek, a
prominent real estate loan agent of that
place is a detaulter for over $l00, 900.
The utmost confidence was placed in his
integrity until recently and banks had
given him credit far beyond his means
and honored his drafts for large amounts.
THE DISCOVERY.
About two weeks ago +. G. Nichols, of
Bridgeport, Conn, arrived In Clinton to
look after a mortgage on property belong
ing to Orton b. Jones. He discovered the
name on the mortgage to be fictitious and
the mortgage a forgery. Cheek had
forged the name Of the recorder TO boz
gus mortgage, and had defrauded him out
of$7,3 300. To save himself Check gave a
deed OF trust on his property for the
amount, and the same day gave another
deed of trust TO some friends who had ad-
vanced him money. He then left for
Canada, and has not been heard from
since.
METHOD OF HIS OPERATIONS.
His manner of obtaining money was 10
forge name to bogus deeds OF trust i'm
print the recorders seal upon the docu-
ments, which he could easily do as be had
access to the recorders Office at all times
The deeds thus appearing all right he had
no trouble in obtaining money on them as
these papers are not recorded.
SOME OF THE LOSERS.
tits impossible to tell who are defrauded,
but the following parties have been heard
from: Central Illinois Financial Agency,
Of jacksonville, ILL.,; John HurG, Joseph
A. Joyce, and +. G.. Nichols, of Bridge
port, Conn; Newton Savings Bank, OF
Newton, Conn; NJ. S. O'Keefe a. Co., of
Marshall, Mich.
HIS WIFE DYING.
Cheek is 81 years old, is married and
bis wife is now lying at the point of death,
but she does not know her husbands
wrong doings. He owned property worth
about $4,000, which will be attached by
his creditors, but no other legal action has
been taken. His books show that he has
loaned $l71 200 for Eastern parties.
In his desk the following was found:
l am thief, scoundrel, knave and liar.
SILAs Il. CHEEK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
ARIzoNA's REDsKINs.
The Governor Bound to Protect Peace
full Indians from Attacks.

The Governor Bound to Protect Peace
full Indians from Attacks.
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, Dec. 25.-In view
of the fact that fears are entertained that
an attack will be made on the peaceful
Indians within the San Carlos reserva-
tion by citizens of Arizona, Gov. Zuliok
has issued a proclamation, in which he
says; sit is with regret that / feel
called upon to notice officially the infiam-
matOry appeals made to the people of this
territory upon our Indian difficulties"
The Governor then earnestly requests all
citizens TO refrain from molesting these
Indians as it would only aggravate the
present troubles. He concludes as fol-
lows: 81 warn all evil disposed persons
that the powers of the Federal and Terri
tOrial government will be evoked to pre-
serve the rights of all persons within our
borders"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
THREE CATTLE MEN KILLED.

DUNCAN, ARR, Dec. pa report has
reached here that a party of Iudians,
while engaged in stealing drove Of forty
horses, killed three men who had charge
of them, near Steeple Rock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-26
FEARS OF AN OUTBREAK.

Fort TOWNsHEND, W. T., Dec. ga
telegram has been received here signed
by number of citizens Of Quellente,
about l25 miles from here, states that
there is danger Of an Indian outbreak.
and asking protection. The revenue cut.
ter with a company Of soldiers from the
fort has gone TO the scene. No particu-
lars have been received. 1t is supposed
the trouble has been occasioned by i'll
treatment of the Indians by white set
tiers. Serious trouble is not anticipated.