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Ex-President Arthur's Will.

New YORK, Dec. 4.-The will OF the
late ex-President Chester A. Arthur was
offered for propate to-day in the court of
common pleas, special term, before Judge
Bookstaver. This proceeding was neces-
sary on account of Surrogate Rollins being
one of the executors named in the will.
Three subscribing witnesses to the will
made the customary dispositions as to the
execution of the will. There was no OPP
position, but on account of the absence of
Elihu Root, special guardian for Miss
Arthur, further proceedings were adj
journed until Monday.
The following is Il copy of the will,
which is n model of its kind Tor brevity
and simplicity.
First direct my executors, herelnai-
ter named, to pay all my Just debts and
funeral expenses.
Second give and bequeath To my
faithful and devoted servant, Bridget
Smith, the sum Of $500,
Third give, devise and bequcath all
my estate, real and personal, to my said
executors, or such of them rs shall qualify
and take upon themselves the execution
of this, my will; to have and to hold, upon
the following uses and trusts and for the
purposes following. to-wit'
In trust to divide the proceeds from
the sale of my property into two equal
parts or shares and to collect the income,
rents, issues and profits OF each OF such
shares, and after payment of all legal
and necessary expenses to apply the IN,
come of one OF such shares to the use OF
my son. Chester Allan Arthur. until he
shall attain the age of 80 years, and when
he shall attain such age of 30 years, then
to assign, transfer, convey, pay over and de
liver said last mentioned share to my said
son. If my said son die before me, or
before attaining such age OF 30 years,
then and in either of such events | give,
devise and beaueath said share to his
issue living at his death, and in default OF
such issue, to my daughter, Ellen llcrn-
don Arthur; and upon further trust, to
apply the net income of the other said
share to the use of my daughter, Eller
llcrndon Arthur, until she shall attain
the age of % years, and when she shall
attain such age of % years. then to assign,
transfer, convey, pay over and deliver
said last mentioned share to my said
daughter. If my said daughter die be-
fore me or before attaining such age OF %
years, then and in either of such events.
| give, devise and bequeath SAID share tc
her issue living at her death, and in de
fault of such issue, to my son, Chester
Allan Arthur.
The fourth and fifth clauses relate t,
) the manner in which the money of the
estate shall be invested.
SIXTH nominate, constitute and ap
point my sister, Mary f. McElroy, guar
dian of the person and estate Of m
daughter during her minority, and m,
friends Charles T.. Mailer, Daniel &. Rol
$ Inns and Seth b. French, all of the city o
I New York, executors of this, my last vii
$ and testament, hereby reyoking all lol
mer and other wills by me at any tim
made. In witness WHEREOF, | have here
unto set my hand and seal, the Sth day O
i March, 1856.
Signed CHESTER 4. ARTHUR.
The estate is estimated to be wort.
about Sl5O,0OO.
, 1886-12-05

Among the farmers Of Hindostn sow
ing takes place the last " September. II
the farmer is a lIindoo, "A Brahmin *
consulted 10 hX NJ auspicious day, and
Il man is appointed TO do the first SOW
ing, after which any one can SOW grim,
but not before. The average amount OF
seed per mere is $50 pounds, or 1--WE and IL
half bushels. In some districts the
wheat is wecdcd, and the weeds serve as
food for the farmer and the grass for fod
der for cattle. The ground is watcred
uncc after termination, once when the
wheat Is in blossom, and once while in
ear. The wheat is cut In April in the
good Old fashioned way viii Il sickle.
The grain is thrcshcd by driving cattle
over H. IA an egrthon threshing floor, and
is trampled until the straw is broken finc
to make "choosa' for the cattle III,
grain is cleaned with II fan Of about the
same style us that in use 100 years ago.
Foreign Letter.
, 1886-12-05
ON CHANGE.
Another Exciting Day in San
Francisco.
The Bulls Have Things All
Their Own Way.
Silver Cliff Takes a Sudden
Rise in New York.

SAN Francesca, Dec. AT to day 5
session Of the stock exchange the bulls
succeeded in completely capturing the
market and a sharp and heavy advance
took place all along the line. For a Sat
urday morning session the transactions
were unusually large. Consolidated Cali
fornla and Virginia. which closed at noon
yesterday on the San Francisco board at
80, and at the afternoon informal session
Of the Pacific board at 46, opened this
morning ut %. and in a few minutes
jumped, even under the heavy sales, TO
So, closing at "a 80. Best and Belcher
attracted less attention, but opened at %,
81 better than yesterday, and closed at ~.
Gould and Curry was one of the favorites
this morning, opening under big sales at
Is, being S3.l0 better than yesterday 5
close. Ii steadily advanced to IA and
closed at 1925. In Ophir transactions
opened at 2S, which were the closing
and then with a few small set-backs,
climbed to 80, to again go back to 30 to
only recover the loss and 90 to So. I'm
mense cheering greeted the offer. 1t
finally closed at $3.50, being an advance
of 6. so over last night.
All the other %favorite Comstocks were
equally strongly led, the bears, notwith-
standing every effort, seemed powerless to
arrest the upgo. Potosi closed at 1925,
an advance of 3. 75over yesterday. Savage
at 1850 showed an advance of :. 80. Sierra
Nevada closed at IL, being So 30 better
than yesterday, and Yellow Jacket climbed
steadily from 9to A. so, at which it closed.
The announcement has lust been made
of the suspension of Kenny & Dyer,
stock brokers, 337 Pine street. Liabili-
ties not yet known, but believed to be
heavy. kenny, the senior partner, is at
present travelling in Europe.
, 1886-12-05

MILWAUKEE, Dec. "A special to the
Eceting Wisconsin from Neenah says.
rhis morning At 2 O'Clock two .hr;slars
entered the house of +. NJ. Hulce, who
lives just outside the city. They chloro-
formed him and proceeded to ransack the
house, but Mr.. Hulce awoke and had a
battle with them. In the struggle he
pulled the mask off of one of his assail
ants and identified him as a tramp who
had hung around the house for a week
past. Mr.. lIulce was alone in the house.
The burglars got about $50 in money and
afterwards set fire to the house, burning
it to the ground. Mr.. Hulce narrowly
escaped burning to death, as he crawled
out ana laid down in the snow, dazed
from the effects of chloroform. His
hands were badly frozen. He laid in the
snow about half an hour. when he was
picked up and carried into a %neighbor's
house. The house and contents were
worth $4,000, and We're insured. Mr..
Hulce is quite wealthy, having been up to
a short time ago a member of the brick
making firm of +. c. lIulce ~ Co. The
burglars have a good start and probably
will not be captured.
, 1886-12-05

WAsuISGroN, Dec. The president
is suffering from a slight attack ofrhcum-
atism, which has kept HIM indoors for q
number of days. but has not interlered
with his work.
For the past two days he has KEEP. to his
room in the hope hope that an even TEN
pe%raturo would effect an early recovery.
He has for some years been subject to at
tacks of this sort, which usually, as now,
located in the tendons about his knee and
combining him to his room for three or
four days. The present one is yielding to
the treatment and will, no doubt, pass
away in a day or two.
, 1886-12-05

MEMPHIS, Dec. 1.-The snowstorm
which prevailed last night and all OF to
day extended about $50 miles south of
Memphis. The snow was three inches
deep at Grenada. Miss, 100 miles below
here. Trains on all railroads leading into
the city were delayed from two to six
hours this morning. but are now running
ON regular time. The weather continues
threatening and the indications are favor
able for another snowstorm tonight.
RlcHMoNp, Va. Dee. lit has been
showing steadily, but lightly, all day and
at this hour On y. M the snow is about
four inches deep, and still falling.
, 1886-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Gen. John B.
Clarke, clerk Of the house OF representa-
tives, has completed and caused to be
printed an unofficial list of members of
the house for the fiftieth congress. He
classlies them as lGS Democrats, 1872 Re
publicans and four Independents, with
one vacancy (Rhode Island) to be filed.
probably by a Republican. One hundred
and ninety-fivc are old members, being
ten more than the number fold members
In the present congress. Ofthe old mem
bers 100 are Democrats and ninety-fve
Republicans. If the Independents di-
vide as they are expected to do, equally
between the two sides, 1t will give a Dem
ocratic majority of fourteen in the full
house.
, 1886-12-05

WAsIUNGTON, Dec. I.-Thc c0nleroe.
on the inter state commerce bill are under
stood to be rapidly approaching a har-
monious conclusion, but they are r%eticent
as to the exact nature of their agreement
thus far. 1t is understood that the senate
conferees make concessions in respect to
the tariff and the LONG and short hauls,
and that the house confcrees accept the
commission feature of the senate bill. The
question OF Jurisdiction Of state courts is
still nenlinp
, 1886-12-05
A Heavy verdict.

B~AENsrABLE, Mass, Dee THE
sealed verdict in the famous Snow-Ally-
Bond case was opened in court this morn
ing, and found to be a judgment in favor
of Chester Snow for $l02,O0O. Ally's
counsel Immediately filed a motion for a
new trial on the grounds of excessive
damages, and that the verdict was against
evidence. Exceptions will be heard at an
early date.
, 1886-12-05

DETROIT, Dec. l.-Charlcs Broas K
Co., wholesale dealers in boots and shoes,
doing business in this city, and also pro
prietors of a wholesale store AT Lansing,
Mich. assigned their entire property.
Total liabilities are about Sl00,Ooo. An
inventory of the stock and assets Of the
firm is now being taken. Assets are csii-
mated at 5000
, 1886-12-05

PARIS, Dec. Premier De l'reycinet
informed the chamber OF deputies to-day
that the French cabinet had resigned, anC
cannot share in the debate on the budget
The .Jomudi dies D9bdts announces tina
the members Of the cabinet will persist il
their determination to resign.
, 1886-12-05

WMKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. IA cave
in took place at Paramount %collicry at
Cork Lane, near Pittston, to-day, which
caused great excitement. Three dwelling
houses went down with a crash and were
completely demolished, the inmates barely
escaping with their lives.
, 1886-12-05
Maverick National Bank,
BOSTON, MASS.

Accounts OF Banks, Bankers and Corporations
solicited.
our facilities for COLLECTIONS are excellent
and we rc-discnnnt for Bank, when balances
warrant II.
Boston is "a Reserve CITY. and balances with lis
from Banks mot located In other Reserve Ciiiesl
count rs "a reserve.
We draw our w Exchange on London and
the Continent, and make cable transfers and
place money by telegraph throughout the Uni
ted States and Canada.
Government Bonds bought and sold. and En-
changes In Washington made for Banks without
extra charge.
We have a market for prime, first class In
vestment Securities, aud invite proposals from
States. Counties and cities when issuing bonds.
We do a general Banking business, and invite
correspondence.
Asa T. POTTER. President.
JOS. w. WORK Cashier
, 1886-12-05

There is nothing 50 useful for Il holiday
present rs the Improved Family Singer
Machine. 1t sews from the finest lawn to
the heaviest wooden goods without change
of needle or tension. 1t has a self.setting
needle and shuttle that can be threaded
without removing it from the machine. 1t
is noiscless. light running. very simple,
has i high arm, a shuttle holding more
thread than any other. an automatic bind
er and the best attachments. Write for
catalogue. Needles and attachments for
all machines sent by mail.
The singer Manufac'ing % Denver
, 1886-12-05


IresldentV Cleveland has been peti'loned
to recommend legislation to protect anu
prosper the great range cattle INDUSTRY
contagious ulseases aihonE cn''re arc Vi
frequent occurrence III TINS country. Al
lhe present 'mc the apFra'senlcht vi
herus anu their DESTRUCTION are 'ahihs
pace IN LIMOS because Oh the prevalence
oil pleuro-pheumohia- other diseases as
iatal' the loot ana mouth ulseasc auu
other imported CONTAGIOUS nave 'lSi,eu
TINS country ana run their COURSE WIN
more or less ia'ai'tS' anu states nave
passed quarantine anu sanitary laws, ANA
although thesH efforts may IN uegree
stay the raVages oil any uiSeaSe' tnc rahs'
ca''lemeh nei'eVe 'here ought 10 De Il UNI
iorm''S "pou' 'nes' ""s' "i''" ea' .,
pest eIuc'cu ny 'ne passage u i "u,'0
ia"' i"ei' j. Ho''ls "n'easo'No'e III
'uis rcques' Inc range ca'.ie 'nuus''S 10
one vi 'he lh's' Elsan'N on INT
!. oe'ns claiineu '""t NJ 'ess 'n'" r0'
oVV'ooo "e "'es'eu =" ~ ~
.nc states are hc'ucu III e'ose" o''
or pastures ana their liaoil'y 10 'he
contraction OF contagious diseases is not
so great AS that of range cattle. They
- ho lo,. o,ar, from oel;c,od cottla and
the grounds. limited in area. over which
domestic and improved grades feed, can
be kent unused. in case of disease appear
inn on them until d;s;,e.c,.d nv lonsc of
time OF other means. mango cat''e can
not be thus protected against the possible
ity of contracting disease. The range
courtrv j., nm .mr;re-and berds roam
-
o'er II i'o" o"e e"u III o'"'' uui"h
the different seasons. we're any disease
to get among these cattle, the ravage
,yould certainly he terrible and the loss in
I'LL -
W. 4.
ing their cattle hy the introduction oil
good strains among them; and with so
much involved in c,se of the lrtroduc
;.u.rI;.aa.. q, 80, souoLla CO..
u'" VI '','"'' - " l
the great industry 10 urge the auop''oh oil
such sanitary measures AZ may tend to
protect its interests. Omuha Wcrahl.
Coming !--Savc Your Money.
Take a pair of scissors. cut this ont.
road and Loor :, until Soturdav Doe II
''"u' !" IVY u M nv ni:
at ~ 'locN. " Immense pu''''nI'
and ii,h etrnots Denver has bpen hired
r
, 1886-12-05

Rev. rs. Brooke, Clarksburg, W. Va,
cured chicken cholera with st. Jacobs oil.
, 1886-12-05

The funeral of the late Thomas Francis
Griffin will take place on Tuesday after
noon, Dec. I, at . O'Clock.
, 1886-12-05
For fine watch repairing
DAVID MILLER. ldelman block

Letter heads, bill heads and note heads
al the Leader Office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-10
GREAT GUNS AND SHIPS.
The Ordnance Committee Report for
Pennsylvania Militia and League Island.

Fro,a the Chicggo Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--The Ordnance
Committee will hold a final meeting to-
morrow to discuss the report which Mr..
Hewitt has prepared, and 1t is understood
that it will be sent to the House practi-
cally in the form in which it was pre-
scented. In general, it says that all the
material for heavy guns can be produced
ia this country, and it mentions Pennsyl-
vania mills as specially adapted, with the
engagements agreed upon, to do the
work. Guns Of six and elght-inch cali
bres, 1t continue, have already been
made in this country, and the size
can be Increased up TO sixteen-inch, and
The number desired completed within two
years. For the proposed new war ships
more time viii be necessary, and the
whole proposed feet OF thirty vessels viii
take at least ten years 10 be made ready
for service. The first vessel will require
three years from the present time, and the
second about five years. After that they
can be finished more RAPIDLY, and the
whole number easily completed within
the ten years specified. The tools in this
country are not sufficient for the work as
yet, but Investigations show that they
can be secured in Europe, together with
the drawings and specifications neces-
sary for the start.
As to the place in which the ships are
to be constructed. the merits OF the Varl-
GUS navy yards are considered, and the
conclusion arrived at that one having
fresh water surroundings would be the
best. League island, a. Philadelphia, is
held to possess all the requirements, and
is advocated on that account. The nam
ufacture Of the ordnance and equipment
Of the vessels Is treated AZ length with
reference TO the points visited. The con-
clusiOn is that The Pttsburg foundries
and mills Offer the best advantages, and
the recommendation added IS that the
work OF the national arsenal be done at or
near that place. The question OF the man
ner Of giving out the work will be dis
cussed by the committee, and is still un-
settled. There Is disposition, however,
to recommend the system Of bids and the
award of contracts by a board.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-10

related OF Henry Clay, who was
noted for suavity, that he stopped one day
IN his argument before the court, and adj
vaneing to the bench in a graceful man
ner, took pinch of SNUFF from the box Of
a Justice, saying: Il perceive that your
Honor sticks to the ScOtch," and then re-
sumed his speech. This excited CON-
ment at that time, and Justice St0lJ said
81 do not believe there IS a man in the
United States who could have done that
but Mr.. Clay" Lawyers were at one
time expected to appear IN court in full
dress suits Of black, with ruffied shirts,
ee-breeches. silk stockings and low
shoes with silver buckles, but now the
custom is to wear plain black frOck suits.
In the first part of the century the JUS
tees wore wigs.
The black silk robes worn by the JUS
tees are nearly like those used by clergy
men of the Episcopal church. Before en-
tering the court chamber these gowns are
GOnned in tn rOhing room with the aid
OF coiored attendants. At high noon Of
each day during the court term, which
extends from October TO June, the crier
requests all persons in the chamber to
rise, and then in stentoriau voice an
nOunces: "The honorable the Chief JUS
tce and the Associate Justices Of the
Supreme Court OF the United States"
Preceded by the marshal, the procession
Of Judges enter the room, headed by the
Chief Justice, the other Judges following,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-10
Cremation in England.



Last week the third human body was
cremated a. Working. BY the desire OF
the relatives. the body was burnt in it's
elm coffin. The process was very salts
factorly completed in an hour and bali,
although the bOdy--that OF u lady
weighed "a stone. The residual ashes
were quite white. Tho cremation society
requires the fullest Information as TO the
cause OF death from two registered medi-
cal practitioners. H. reserves the right
OF refusing the use Of its furnace in any
case where Il thinks it, sanitary reform
crs generally will join in Congratuiating
the ciety on the steady progress Of Gre
nation la public opinion. 10 France a
very important advance has been made,
as tho Prefecture Oi the Seine has decided
90 spend $1,000 iu the erection OF a cree
major .um boo the great Partisan cemetery,
Pere Lachaise. We trust the Commits
sionor Of Sewers FOR the city ut London
VIII not be far behind the Paris authori-
tics. hut will again consider The proposal
Of carrying out toe practice in theif come
terry at llf0m. IS Sir spencer Wells put
hin one Df his speeches; 'fho choice ia
between cremation or corruption, puuh.
cation Or pulrtHrt1u"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-10

according 10 seniority in Service. stand
ing for an instant at their respective
chairs they exchange salutatiOns with
the bar and take seats, the Chief Justice
occupying his in advance Of the rest.
The cTier then opens court with the usual
so, yes O, yes .. yee" and business
proceeds much the same as IN courts Of
tinal resorts in the several States.
Tue arst Chief Justice was John Jay. Of
New York. who served from 1859 TO 1873,
and following. in the order named, were
John Rutledge. of South Carolina; Oliver
Ellsworth. OF Connecticut; John Marshall,
OF Virginia; Roger b. fancy. Salmon +.
Chase, aud the present incumbent Mar
shall keryed "a years and fancy ~ years.
The former has been called "the great
Chief Justice because Of his eminent
qualifications. He WAS a very peculiar
man in his personal characteristics, and
noted for his plain. II not shabby, style OF
dress. Like ex-Vice-President Hamlin.
he never wore an OyercOat even In the
coolest weather. The official etiquette
OF Washington requires that the menu
Ders Of the supreme Court shall pay
an official visit to the President
on the day Of opening the an
nual term OF court and on New Years
Day. The court room OF the Supreme
Court is the old senate chamber, part OF
the capitol building first erected. The
room IL aeui-crcuar in f0tm and % Gro
cIau design. Outside the area occupied for
the uscOf attornsysAre "a few rows 0f gnata
cushioned In real velvet Tor the ueo Of
spectators, Of which there are never very
many except 'On occasions when some
eminent lawyer ls iU make au argument.
The speeches before THE court, however.
are not 10 Soc popular sort Lawyers ad-
dress iuo court in quiet conversational
zone. citing hr facts and ihe authorities.
the mlunersms and pyr0leChnios uniCu
are successful Delnie jury have no effect
here. Every sHturdaf duung the term
One Chef ! 1aiico parcels Dut tn nis ass0-
ciuifH The cases bat lave been submitted
during the Woek, assigning io racl tnc
rasts upon Which he ls DeHt qualified lO
puparG'nn opinion fhn opinions when
written and fead aHH oiseHfsef Aeiefe ihf
fuIl Drnch. before neina promulgated. ful
often taorl 49, csc ol mYfa d.stenslts JHa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-10

for eandor moves the writer to say that
the legal fraternity generally does not re-
cognize Justice Woods as the equal OF any
OF his coadJutors on the bench.
Stanley Matthews, of Ohio, was first
nominated for the Supreme bench by
President Hayes, but owing to the serious
opposition growing out of the peculiar in
wardness of the case, as 1t was under
stood, the Senate adjourned on the last
day of Hayes term, leaving the nomina-
ton Enacted upon. President Garfield re-
newed it, however, and he was finally
confirmed by nip-and-tuck vote. Mr.
Matthews is lawyer Of superior ability,
having occupied a high position at the
bar for several years previous to his APP
pointment to the bench. Horace Gray, at
one end OF the line, and Samuel Batch
FORD, at the other, are the two remaining
Justices. Both are appointees president
Arthur, the first from Massachusetts, and
the last from New York city. Justice
Gray was taken from the Supreme Court
bench in Boston, where he had previously
OIliciated for many years in the capacity
ofrepOrter. lie therefore has all the law
at his tongues end, as it we're, and it is
doubtful whether any OF his fellow JUS
tees can number so many authorities
upon any given legal proposition, and
cite so many decisions Off-hand in support
of them. Justice Blatchford was for
many years upon the Federal bench in
the city OF New York and naturally is mas
ter Of maritime Jurisprudence, TO which
branch he is specially assigned, and in
which he finds his hands more than full.
An atmosphere OF funeral sOlemnity
pervades the chamber at all times, yet the
dignity of this, the highest judicial tribu-
nal in Christendom, is not so severe as has
boon charged, or as might be imagined.
There was a great deal of formal cere-
mOny in the court some years ago, most
OF 1t coming down from the English
courts, but it has gradually disappeared,
until there is now very little left. The
early Justices were treated with high re-
spect. not unmingIed with a certain de-
gree of awe, and members OF the bar sell
dom attempted to be familiar with them,
either on or off the bench, unless they
were in intimate social relations. 10 is