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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
CLEVELAND'S SEATING.
THE COMING INAUGURATION TO
SURPASS ALL OTHERS.

PennsyIvanfa Avenue to be Given Over
to SPECTATOR and Paraders-A Bril-
liant Ball to Close the Days Festivi-
ties-Rivalry Among the Disciples of
Orpheus.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Inaugural
tion Committee desire that organizations,
either military or civic, intending to visit
Washington on March next should COM
municate to the committee the number of
persons included in the organization, the
intended stopping place, and other par
ticulaTs. 50 that position in the line of the
procession may be reserved for them, and
other necessary arrangements made. The
Committee on Public Order express de-
termination to have Pennsylvania avenue
from the capitol TO the White House
cleared of all vehicles and Instructions
on March 4 so that the procession may
not be thrown into disorder. Spectators
will be confined to the sidewalks. The
committee state that the inaugural ball
will be made prominent feature of the
occasion, and it is expected to surpass
anything of the kind ever attempted in
this country.
THE BALL ROOM.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
pension building, and the grand ball
room will undoubtedly be completed in
season. The court of the building, which
Will be rooted over to form a ball room, is
BIG feet in length by ia feet in width,
surrounded by three tiers Of corridors -
teet in width. The magnificent structure
affords opportunity for decorations of the
most striking and elaborate description,
which the committee guarantee shall be
provided. 1t is estimated that 15,e00
guests can be accommodated, but the
number of tickets will be limited to
1900.
Quite lively contest is in progress be-
tween the musical organizations of the
country for the honor OF furnishing the
music for the ball. Dodsworth's Band, of
New York; the Germania Orchestra, of
Philadelphia, and the Marine Band, of
this city, are the most prominent COM
petltors. The committee has practically
decided to have three handsome sta
toned in the centre OF the hall for dance
music and the others for promenade
music,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
CUBAN AFFAIRS.
The Canal Tax Going to the Bank of
Spain Despite the Suit.

The Canal Tax Going to the Bank of
Spain Despite the Suit.
HAVANA, Dec. 27.-A dispatch from
Madrid to La DjGriO de la Marina states
that after Jan. commercial warehouses
for tobacco from Cuba will be established
at Barcelona, Cadiz and Santander.
The negotiations between the municipal
authorities of Havana and the Bauco Es-
panOl regarding the aqueduct Fernando
vi (canal De Venta), the revenues of
which have been attached by the bank for
non-paYment of interest, have not been
successful. The Judge OF the district of
Caro- has ordered all proprietors to hold
at the disposal of the court all taxes due
for their water supply.
Inc D1drlO de CdTdenGS publishes the
following: From trustworthy sources we
hear that the force of the civil guard will
be reduced one-half. 1t will consist
henceforth Of l Brigadier, 2 CoIopels. 8
Majors, IL Captains, q Lieutenants, 26
Ensigns and 800 soldiers. Four hundred
horses will be at the disposal of the
troops. The guard will only be stationed
at Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Peurto
Principe, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, Matan-
zas, Sagua, Sancti Spiritus, Pinar del
Rio and Holzuin.
The Eco NttttGr of Dec. % says: ''The
GoVernor-General left to-day for the coun-
try, where he will spend the holidays on
one OF the sugar estates OF Count de
Casa More.
1.-The cattle-growers onthis island show
much dissatisfaction regarding treaty
stlpulations referring to American cat h
beef and meats of all classes.
Passengers who arrived recently fIom
Jamaica say that the insurgent Mace
CarrillO, brother of Bonachea, and 9th ezs
are preparing for another invasion 8.
Cuba. They are trying to procure YES
sci to convey them to the island"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
DITTENHOEFER's STORY,
AS Told by G. A. Townsend in the
Tribune"

AS Told by G. A. Townsend in the
Tribune"
In connection with what was saying
few days ago about the lax methods OF
drawing jurors In some of our courts, ex-
Judge Dittenhoefer tells a story which is
not only illustrative and significant, but
is not without humor. He had a civil suit
to defend for a client who accompanied
him to court one morning, but sat little
apart from his counsel. The case was
called and a jury was empaneled. Dit
tenhOefer looked around for his client, but
he was nowhere to be seen, and after the
jury was empaneled he asked the court
for moments delay, explaining that his
client had gone out of the court, but
would doubtless return in a few moments.
ThereupOn the client rose in the jury box
and announced his presence. ''What are
you doing there?7 asked DittenhOefer.
81 was called" said the man,
and answered to my name." "But
you can't be empaneled as juror to
try your own case" said his counsel.
why nOt?'' asked the client; ''there's
none of 'em understand it better than
do" He had to step down and out, how
ever. 1t appeared on investigation that a
person of the same name was on the panel
of jurors drawn for service in that court.
On hearing the name called the litigant
responded and took his seat; the other man
of the same name who had actually been
drawn for duty of course left the room
and escaped service. l am told this was
an actual occurrence. l can readily un-
derstand how it might have occurred
under the absurdly lax method CT filling
our Jury boxes, even if it did not.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
FLoRIDA on THE WIRE.


Jacksonville Statistics for December
New Years Day Very Quietly OBJ
served.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 1.-The city
exported 5000, 900 feet of lumber in De-
cember.
Forty marriage licenses were issued in
this county last month.
There were 16 deaths in the city during
December.
The question of the absorption of the
suburbs by the city has been dropped for
the present.
There was very small procession this
afternoon in honor OF the emancipation
proclamation.
The frost signal is flying. The weather
is very mild and pleasant.
New Years day passed very quietly and
but few houses were opened for visitors.
The United States Court will shortly
remove from its present location.
A DOOMED MURDERER GAINS TIME.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Jan. 1.-William
Hughes, an old colored man. who was a
body servant of the late Prince Murat,
was shot while eating his supper on the
evening of Jan. IL. 1884. John Bush and
Ellen Bush, colored, man and wife, were
arrested for the murder. They were tried
at the March term of the Circuit Court,
held at Tallahassee, of the same year.
The evidence was circumstantial. The
jury disagreed, standing 7 for conviction
and for acquittal. At the fall term of
the court in December the jury found a
verdict of murder in the first degree as to
John Bush. Ellen Bush was acquitted.
John Bush was sentenced by Judge
Walker to be hanged tomorrow. R. @.
Long, his attorney, has taken an appeal
20 The Supreme Court, and the execution
is, therefore, postponed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

IN which to move. Enough jumped into the
boat to make a good breakfast Senator
Lansing. who heard this tale, said the fish
were probably ike men who would believe
the stOTy-suckers.
At a meeting Of the Board Of Managers Of
the Florida Blind and Deaf Mute Institute
the following rules and regulations were
adopted Tor the government Of the institute
Announcement viii be made as soon as the
arrangements are complete for the oDeninp
ana reception Il pupils: l. All blind and
ueaI and dumb persons residents Of the State
between the ages Of and q wears, are re-
celVed as pupils free Of AL charge for tuition
upon ompliance with the rules Of the ineti-
tuition. 2. The annual session opens on the
nfst Monday IN October Of each year and
closes on the second Monday Of June follow
ing b No applicant who is idOtic, or is
dUlcteu with q contagious or offensive disease
or VINO IS an invalid confirmed as to pre-
vent study. or who fails to bring q certificate
from the County Commissioners VIII he re-
eeiyed. T. All travelling expenses Of pupils to
and from the institution must be deffayed nv
their parents, guardians. friends or the county
from which they come. ). When it is estab-
Ished That a pupil is in INDECENT circum-
stances, ana the parents or guardians are not
able 10 furnish necessary board and clothing
Tor them, and a certificate from the County
commissioners Of the county from which the
pupii snail come accompanies the application
then the pupil viii be supplied with clothing
and board at the institute from the fund ap-
prOpriated for the maintenance Of the same.
D. All Of the pupils VIII be required to per
form such duties as may be assigned bv the
principal IN the manual labor department
z. IL ls designed, as soon as can be effected, to
establish upon the grounds boot and shoe
making shop, light smitherv, a cabinet shop
and printing office. All INDECENT male pu-
pils VIII be required to learn one of these
trades. as he may elect, while all female pu :
pals Will be instructed in household duties,
cookery, etc. Pay bOarders may learn those
trades or not. as they may desire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
a BIG SMASH UP.
Wednesdays Collision on the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway More
Serious than at First Reported

Wednesdays Collision on the Savannah
Florida and Western Railway More
Serious than at First Reported
The accident on the Savannah. Florida
and Western Railway which occurred on
Wednesday night about 12 miles north OF
Jacksonville was a very serious smash
up, and caused considerable delay on the
road. Through some misunderstanding.
which is not explained, an engine col
lided with the nOrth-bound train, and
both engines were completely disabled
The names of those suffering serious in
juries are as follows:
Ferry, baggage master, had three ribs
broken; Griffin, the express messenger,
was injured about the head and one
ankle; Mitchell, the engineer, had his
head and one foot injured, and two or
three negro train hands We're slightly in
Jured. 1t was very fOggy
at the time of the occur
renee. A side track was LAID around the
wreck, enabling other trains to pass.
The track was all right for business yes
terday.
The north bound train suffered but lit
tie damage outside OF the demolition of
the engine, except the crushing of the
platforms OF two or three cars. The
track was cleared by ten O'Clock Wednes-
day night. superintendent Fleming went
to the scene of the accident yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
FIENDIsH WORK ON THE RAILS.
Two Men Lose Their Lives as the Result
of MaIiciouslY Placed Obstructions.

OF MaI1c1ously Placed distractions.
WHEELING, W. VA, Jan. IA most
dastardly outrage was perpetrated by
some unknown villain near Grafton, w =.
Va, last night, causing the wreck of a
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train, by
which two men lost their lives, and a num-
Der of others narrowly escaped. A bar
of iron was wedged in the frog of a switch
in such way that the engine passing
over would leave the track. 1t is thought
that the obstruction was laid with view
to wrecking the st. Louis express, due at
Grafton, from the East, at :45 o'clock at
night. The train was an hour late, and
when the engine struck the obstruction it
was thrown from the rails and turned up
side down on the opposite track. The
postal car was thrown down the bank
into creek. Collin Hepburn, the en-
gineer, was instantly killed. His neck
and one leg were broken, and the other
leg was crushed. He leaves a family at
Bloomington, Md. Thomas Dorsey, the
fireman, was caught beneath the engine,
and besides suffering broken bones and
bruises, was badly scalded on one side,
being literally cooked by the escaping
steam. He lived several hours. His home
is at keyser. He leaves a wife and three
children. No one else was Injured. Postal
CLERK McIntire succeeded in extinguish-
ing the lamps in his car before it turned
over, thus saving himself from possible
injury by fire. The damage to the COM
pany's property will amount to several
thousand dollars. No clue has been
found to the perpetrators of the crime.
The train from Wheeling to Pittsburg,
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
struck large boulder near West Alexan-
der last night, and was derailed. The
engine and several cars were demolished.
Traffic was DELAYED all dav.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
MIR. MoRRIsoNs CANDIDACY.
The RefOrmer Confident that Illinois
Will Have a Democratic Senator.

will Have Democratic Senator.
CHICAGO, Jan. LIN an interview last
night Representative Morrison, of this
State, said: 81 think that the Democrats
VIII elect the next United States Senator
from Illinois, because they deserve to win.
am candidate for the nomination, and if
did not believe that the nominee would
~ecure an election would not enter the
contest. do not seek any Endorsement
on my tariff views by the Democrats in
the Legislature. Ny course in Congress
was lndorsed by my constituents at the
last election by re-electing me as their
Representative, and l do not solicit any
nominee OF the legislative caucus will re-
celye the vote Of every Democrat in the
Legislature. l know that there are two
Republican members Of the Legislature
who would like to vote for me 10 case l
receive the Democratic nomination.
Whether they will give me their
Votrs or not l cannot say. l
few days, and may remain in
the State capital until after the assem-
bling of the Legislature" "fSpeaking of the
prospects for revision OF the tariff laws,
Mr.. Morrison said that he thought that
there would be no attempt at such a re-
ductlon by members of the present Con-
gress. He maintained that the question
had been fully discussed last winter and
reduction voted down. Ee saw no rea-
son to suppose that the members had suf-
fered change of heart on the measure,
and reconsideration would be a loss of
time without any prospect of success.
He believed that the duties should be
decreased, and he might introduce bill
calling for a reduction at some future
time, but not at the present session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
L. WATKINS,
GHdfTmd0s
WIN. A. WALKER,
SAM'L S. THOMPSON,
Com mittaa
"A DEAF-MUTE COMMUNITY.
Prof. Bell Talks About Deaf Mute Mar
riages.

riages.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-AmOng a num-
Der of memoirs transmitted to Congress
by the National Academy OF Sciences is a
paper prepared by Prof. Alexander
Graham Bell upon the formation of deaf
variety of the human race. In discussing
the marriages of the deaf Prof. Bell says
it is evident from the records that there
is a tendency among deaf mutes to select
deaf mutes as their partners in marriage; /;
that this tendency has been commonly
exhibited during the past 40 or 80 years,
and that there is every probability that
the selection or the deaf by the
deaf in marriage will continue in the fl-
ture. ''While we cannot at present ar
rive at any percentage" he continues, sit
Is certain that the proportion of deaf
mute offspring born to deaf-mutes is many
times greater than the proportion born to
the people at large" The Professors
conclusion is based upon replies to a cir
cular letter of inquiry sent to educational
institutions for the deaf and dumb and
requesting the names of pupils who had
been admitted who had deaf-mute par
ents. Prof. Bell further says: s'The re-
ports of the American Asylum, New
York, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois institu-
tions show that in each institution deaf
mutes lave been received who belong to
families containing five, six, or even more
deaf mutes, and there is an abundance of
evidence to indicate that such families are
very numerous i'll the United States. In
cases where there are five or six children
of one family deaf and dumb some OF them
marry when they grow up, and in many
cases they marry persons who belong,
like themselves, to families containing
several deaf mutes. Thus it happens that
we have here and there, scattered over
the country, groups of deaf mute families
connected together by blood and mar
rio
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
CLEVELAND AND FREE TRADE
The Secret Kept Very Close at Buffalo
During the Campaign.

During the Campaign.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The Cincinnati Tele-
gram quotes Frank Hurd, the Toledo Con-
gresham, who has been spending several
days in Cincinnati attending legal busi-
ness, as relating the following in the pres
ence of ex-Mayor Means and several
Democrats of local prominence:
"The first free trade club in America
was organized in Buffalo after the civil
war. The meeting was called by lead
ing Buffalo Democrats and a few free
trade Republicans. They met in the law
office of Bissep & Cleveland and perfected
the organization of a free trade club
This organization exists to-day. Grover
Cleveland is it's President. He was
elected President at the start, and has
continued to be its President ever SINCE"
Mr.. Hurd was asked how these facts
were kept quiet during the campaign.
He replied that when Mr.. Cleveland be-
came prominent in politics each member
of the club was instructed to keep the
matter secret for fear that prOtectionist
prejudices would injure his prospects.
Out of personal good will towards him all
the members have been very close
mOuthed about the matter. Some time
ago Mr.. Hurd had conversation with
MIR. Bissell in which both expressed
surprise that the secret had been kept so
well. According to Mr.. Hurds views,
Mr.. Cleveland is a radical free trader,
who will advance his ideas when in
mower
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
RadIv Rnn nown.

He was going along so slowly that his
shadow seemed to be pasted fast to the
sidewalk. Somebody said he was lazy;
but he sadly said he was doing the best he
could, and his trouble was debility caused
by long dyspepsia. ''Then why don't you
take Browns Iron Bitters,v said spry
down badly, but this Bitters did wonders
for me.'' Mr.. Thos. ones, Newark, Ohio,
says, s'I was so debilitated / could not
walk. Browns Iron Bitters cured me-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
EAsT-BoUND RATES TO TUMBLE.
ChicagO,s Railroad Circles Looking for a
Fierce War on Fares

ElCECO w AT on ares.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The Times says:
''There is practically no longer any doubt
that East-bound passenger rates from
Chicago are on the verge of big reduc-
tion. To-day differentials allowed by the
Chicago rate sheet to what are known as
the weaker lines will expire, and unless
they advance their rates to the basis
quoted over the strong lines the latter
will reduce their rates to the differential
basis. This is from official authority. 1t
is reasonably certain that the differential
lines will not forego the privileges enjoyed
by them for several years, and when their
competitors reduce their rates to the same
basis the former will undoubtedly make a
corresponding reduction amounting to
just the dltferential rate. 1t would seem
unavoidable that East. bound rates will
drop to very low figure within the next
ten days.r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Kisses and Groans at a Banquet.

DUBLIN, Jan. 1.-The usual banquet in
honor of the Inauguration of the Lord
Mayor was held this evening. A toast to
the Queen was received with applause,
mingled with great kissing. A toast to
the health OF Earl Spencer, Lord Lieuten-
ant, was omitted. Messrs. Brooks and
Lyons, members of Parliament for Dub
lin, were unable to respond to the toast to
the Irish members on account OF the storm
Of groans and Kisses with which they
were received. Messrs. O'Kelly and
Mayne, members of Parliament, after
wards responded, and were warmly ap-
plauded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
ARTHURs LAST RECEPTION.
The Event not Marked by any Un-
usual Incident or Brilliancv.

The Event not Marked by any I'm
usual Incident or Brilliancy.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The reception
at the White House to-day, President
Arthur's last, was more than usually
brilliant, but beyond that circumstance
was devoid Of incident. The decorations
of the House were simple but tasteful, and
were almost entirely of ferns, palms and
cut flowers from the White House con-
servatory. The full marine band, stationed
in the vestibule, furnished music. The
President stood in his usual place in the
blue parlor surrounded by the wives Of
his Cabinet officers and those of few
Senators and Representatives, and his
sister, Mrs. McElroy. The programme
O'Clock the President was out of doors on
boroaboolr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
CUTTING TELEGRAPH RATES.
Companies in the North Give Reason tc
Believe that there May be War.

Companies In the North Give Reason to
Believe that there May be War.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The announce
ment of lower rates on the Baltimore and
Ohio Telegraph lines to-day attracted
attention among telegraph men, and pro-
voked comments on that class of business.
AS published, it gives the impression that
previously existing rates have been great
" reduced. At the office of the Mutual
Telegraph Company it was stated that
the reductions in but few cases are more
than cents below the rates given by that
company for six months past to the points
mentioned. The Mutual Union Company
now announces further reduction in
rates from New York as follows:
To Chicago, 15 cents; to St. Louis, Gin
cinnati and intermediate points, 20 cents !;
to all offices in Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and Connecticut, and to PhiladeI-
phia, Baltimore and Washington, 10
cents. The rates by the Mutual Union
lines to all points West to and including
St. Louis and Chicago have been but
20 cents since July 1. The rates now
given are in no case higher and to many
points are lower than those given by the
Baltimore and Ohio Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Embe1zIement and Flight,

WILKEsBARRE, PA, Jan. About q
week ago, a man named Page, a sub
contractor on the new Erie and Wyoming
Railroad near Pittston, drew $4,000 from
the principal contractors, H. II. Brown &
Co., for the ostensible purpose of paying
the men in his employ. Instead of paying
them he pocketed the money and left fOI
parts unknown. The men, who are mostly
Italians, demanded immediate payment.
They grew desperate and threatened to
tear up the tracks, and riot being immi-
nent Brown & Co. paid the men to-day.
At the time Page left Brown & 90. were
indebted to him for the sum of So, 100. The
amount he owed the men was $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Springer for TelIer's Place.

WASHINGTON, Jan. There is really
a small boom for Mr.. Springer, of Illinois,
for the Cabinet. All the Illinois Demo-
cratic members have indorsed him,
together with some others. So have the
Territorial delegates. Representative
Moulton, of Illinois, VIII present the let
ters recommending MIR. Springer's ap-
pointment to the President-elect. The
place they have picked out for Mr..
Springer is the Secretaryship of the In
terror, which they think he will fill well,
because he is n Western man and well
acquainted with the affairs of the Terri
tories
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Rescued After Four Day. of Peril.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The Norwegian
bark Onward, from Stockholm, brought
the Captain and the crew of four OF the
schooner Estelle Day, whom she took
from raft on Dec. 26 in latitude SO and
longitude 70. Mate K. S. Curling, of the
schooner, was washed from the schooner
and drowned. The Schooner Estelle Day
was bound from Charleston to Philadel-
phia, with lumber. Her Captain reports
that after several days heavy weather the
vessel broke up on Dec. % and sank i'm
medlately, leaving the crew bar ring to
the lumber and other floating lateral,
but the mate was washed way and
drowned. On Dec. 26 the 81 yivors were
rescued by the bark Onward after being
four days in the water with no food or
drink