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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
AFRICA'S DARK SECRET.
EXPLORER THOM SON SURE THAT
STANLEY PERISHED.

He Attributes the Disaster to a Mis-
take in Selecting the Route - He
Thinks He Never Reached Emin Bey
Lieut.. Wissmann Postpones Bis
Start Until Further Advices ONE.
LONDON, Dec. lS.-Thomson, the African
explorer, writes that it is only too probable
that III Mahdi has captured Emin Bey. He
expresses unhesitatingly conviction that
Stanley mover reached Emin, but was ami
hilated with bis whole party in the region
to the west Of Albert Nyanza. In this re-
gion, he says, there are dense forests and
swamps, and Stanley and his foil Dwers
must have had to march almost in single
file and to fight for their daily food.
The absence of news, he says, ia
quite natural, because there Is no
slave or trade route by which
any Arab merchant would carry news.
The disaster was wholly due to the selection
OF the Congo route. Why that route was
selected still requires an explanation.
Capt. Troup, transport officer of the
Stanley expedition, writes that there was
not single Snyder rife nor any ammu-
milton for that kind of rife In tie whole
caravan when it left Yambugo.
GERMANY's DEEP INTEREST.
BERLIN, Dec. lS.-Interest in African
affairs is for the moment all conferred in the
fate Of Emin Pa ha and Stanley. Lieut..
Wissmann, at IA public meeting in Cologne
IN October, said that Emin's position at
Wadelai formed a wall which separated
the Arabs of Soudan from those Of the
south, and that If the wall coll ,psed. the
whole Arab movemeh6 would be so
strengthened that it would require a hum
dred-told greater sacrifice master it. The
greatest doubt is thrown here ON the report
that Stanley has been captured. It is ar
gIed that the alleged fight must have oc-
Cured between the Sd and 9th degie IS Of
north latitude, between Lado and Wade.ai.
The distance TO Omdurm n, Osman Digla's
headquarters, is 200 miles, and theuGa to
Sualxim is another 40 miles. The swiItcst
messengers would take four months to cover
the entire distance.
wIssMANN's START POSTPONED.
The result of the discussions of the Emin
relief committee, however, is the postpone
ment of the departure Of Lieut.. Wissman
until definite news h s been obtained Of
Emin's fate, Lieut.. Wissmal urging that IL
the news of Emins capture is true, impor-
taut notifications Of his plans would be
necessary in view of the increased difficult
ties he would be almost certain to meet.
The kTeuz Zettung makes strong COM
plaint because Lieut.. Wssmann went to
London to pu chase equipments for the ex-
pedition, while everything, except, perhaps,
tents, could have been obtained just as good
and just as cheap in Germany. The Emin
commi 1tee still has no news tending either
to confirm or discredit the Osman letter.
All the news received here to the present
has emanated from London.
AN ATTACK EXPECTED.
SUAKIM, Dec. 49, Z A. M-The Arabgnow
number 10000. An attack is expected inn
mediately.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Planters Representing 5000 Acres

Planters Representing 5000 Acres
Combine in South Carolina
COLUMBIA. s. c., Dec. ia meeting of
the melon growers of the state was held at
Blackville yesterday for the purpose Of or
ganizing n watermelon alliance or trust.
Planters representing ovor 6,000 acres were
present. The melon growing region ex-
tends from Branchville 10 Augusta, Ga. &,
along the line of the South Carolina road,
and is embraced in Barnwell and Aiken
counties. Last year the shipments
were over 100000 melons. Col. NJ.
Brown was elected president and L.
b. Hagood secretary and treasurer An
executive committee of seven was also
elected. The trust will meet on Dec. 20
hen rules will he adopted, and when it is
expected arrangements will be made looking
to the limiting of the acreage and the fixing
of prices, ETC. The association will probably
establish agencies in New York, Pniladel
phia, Baltimore. Boston and Chicago, to all
Of which points Carolina melons are
shipped in great quantities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Postal Announcements.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The following
new postoflices have been established: Mes
bitt, Duval county, Fla, with Thomas
Sharp as postmaster; Classy Greenville
county, S. G., with Shapleigh w. Barton
as postmaster Preston, Horny county,
s. c., with Larkin F. Hughes, Jr., as post
master; Seven, Aiken county, 8. c., with
postmasters have been appointed: James
II. Mood, at Anoka, Ga. N. Hendry, at
Dales Mill, Ga. Malcolm c. McAlpin, at
Rranford Fla
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
LONDON'5 OLD ARTILLERY.
The Prince of Wales Causes the Com
papy's Disbandment.

LONDON. Dec. 1S.-The Ho olorable ar
tillery company, the Oldest military body
in the world. portion of whose
members visited America recently, has been
disbanded. The Prince of Wales mad be-
come discontented with the manner In
which the finances of the organization
wero managed and also the lack of disci-
plne which existed In its ranks. He had
urged the members to abandon their charter
privileges and become part Of the regular
volunteer forces. This suggestion was op-
posed by majority cf the officers, and, as
a consequence, the Prince OF Wales, Duke
Of Portland and others sent In their resigna-
Il ms and forwarded complaint Of the N
dition OF the company to TIE queen. Her
majesty Withdrew the company's warrant,
and the effect Of her action is TO dissolve the
company as a military body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
SOLDIERS OF THE KAISER.
A Rumor That Many Old Generals are
to be Retired.

BERLIN, Dec. 1s.-Reports having been
current that Emperor William intended
wholesale retiri Of aged generals, promo
ton Of Junior officers and reorganization Of
the military department, including the APP
pointment Of Gen. Hahnke as minister Of
war anu Gen. Brauchit-ch as chief of the
military cabinet, the North German Ga
zette, IN a sem-ofilcial note strongly pr tests
against the circulation Of such rumors. ID
saws: "Touching the question of military
reorganization. the people ought to rest
content with learning the proposals sub
mitted TO the reich tag. In any case, no
further measures are to be expec ed for the
present" Tue tone Of the protest, however,
clearly proves that there is some basis OF
truth for these reports
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
CLEVELAND CANT GO.
Boston's Tariff Reform Invitation De-
clined with Regret.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The President
told Representative Collins this afternoon
that be could not see his way clear to ac-
cept the invitation of the Massachusetts,
Tariff Reform League for December %.
He put off his decision till the latest min
ute, in the hope that he might be able to ac-
cept, but the rush of business which he has
to get through this month forbade.
Speaker Carlisle may not be able to go.
His physician sees a tendency toward pleu-
risy in pain in his side, from which he has
been suffering, and warns him to be very
careful of himself, but Secretary Fairchild
and all the Massachusetts, democratic con-
gressmen will be present
Mrs. Cleveland left for Germantown to-
day to visit Rev and Mrs. Charles Wood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
SETTLES SUCCESSOR.
John e. Hartridge Nominated by the
President.

1IS54oOdb
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-The President
to-day nominated John E. Hartridge, of
Jacksonville, Fla, to be United States dis
trict judge.
Senator Pasco told the President this
morning that he thought if he would nomi-
nate John E. Hartridge of Jacksonville for
United States district judge for the southern
district of Florida in place of. the late Judge
Settle, that he would bc confirmed upon the
rep esentation to the republicans that Mr..
Hartridge's father was an anti-secession
whig, and that Mr.. Hartridge was too
young to be in the war. Senator
Pasco felt sure, as the President
did, that no other sort of
a democrat would be nominated with any
hope at all of his confirmation. 1t is by no
means certain, however, that Ssnator Ed
munds and the republican MANAGERS of the
Senate judiciary committee will give a
democrat an office which they can have for
a republican within ninety days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
TAXES ON WHISKY IN BOND.
Kentucky Cities Authorized to Max,
Collections.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dee ls.-The court of
appeals to-day decided that city taxes can
be collected on whisky in bond in addition
to the city license tax, but that ware
houseman'is not liable for tax on whisky
owned by non-residents The defendants in
the case of the city Of Frankfort against
W. g. Gaines & Co., for the tax on 1900
barrels, claimed immunity under their
license The opinion is by Judge Lewis.
The decision will aid Louisville Lexington
and OwensblIo to add largo amounts to
their rnYenue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Made a Bad Record.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-A dispatch from
Denver, Col, states that r. NJ. Hall Of
Atlanta, Ca, who came to that place as
special inspector Of surveys under the in
terror department. has been arrested there
for selling railroad passes aud failure to pay
hotel bills. Hall was appointed last spring,
but be was dismissed from the service
several weeks ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
DIXIE AND THE CABINET.
Mahone's Backers Capture the Cor
ference Meeting.

ference Meeting.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-There were fifty
Southern Republicans present at the cabi-
net conference tonight. every Southern
state being represented. Neither Gen.
Malone nor Col Buck attended, each being
candidate for the Southern place in the
cabinet. Gen. Malone seemed to have a
majority of the conference His friend
Judge Fellows, of North Carolina, pre-
sided. The session was long, but
comparatively quiet. The only thing done
after the talk was to provide for
q committee of five to. correspond with
leading republicans through the south with
a view to procuring their opinions as to
who should represent the south in the cabi-
net. When they have this information they
are to proceed to indianapolis and lay it be-
fore Gen. Harrison. Gen. Malone is ahead
in the struggle to control this committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS.
The Senate Rejects the Bill to Estab
lish Home.

COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec. 1S.-The senate
yesterday rejected the bill to establish a
homo for disabled confederate soldiers and
sailors and passed the bill amending the pres
ent pension laws by limiting the amount to
be paid annually to $4,000. The bill provides
that in each county committee OF five
veterans snail be annually selected by n
mnss-meeting Of their comrades. This com
mittee will select from list Of applicants
such INDECENT and disabled veterans as they
may deem worthy, and these will receive a
pension OF $50 per year each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
EAST TENNEssEEs CONTROL
Object of the Negotiations Now in
Progress with the Terminal.

New York, Dec 1a-Director Ruther-
ford, Of the Richmond Terminal Company,
says that tue negotiations now in progress
with tho Norfolk and Western people are
for the sale Of part or all of the holdings Of
tae East Tennessee first preferred stock, or
for the joint lease Of the East Tennessee by
the Richmond and Danville and Norfolk
aud Western companies. IL all the East
Tennessee first preferred is sold by the
Richmond Terminal, half Of IL win be
taken by the Norfolk and Western and half
by the Richmond and Danville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Contempt Of Court.

CHARLEsToS, W. Va, Dec is.--In spite
OF the injunction served on the county com
nlissionors Of this county last Saturday, the
commissioners last night certified 10 the
governor the returns 0f the election as TO
cOugrmsmen in this county. This Is ia
direct violation of tho mandates Of tho cir
cult court"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
TWO TRAGEDIES.
One Lynching, and the Other Fratri-
eide by Stabbing.

cue DY OLdODiu&.
NASHVILLE. Dec. 1S.-A special to the
American, from Knoxville, says: 1.-TWO
tragedies are reported from the Las of the
new railroad to Cumberland Gap. An un-
known negro gambler was driven from
Dunavint's works by the laborers. He re-
turned shortly with a dozen desperadoes at
his sheels, all armed with Winchester
rifles. They fired several shots at
Capt. s. d. Dunavint, a prominent
contractor, none of which took effect. The
crowd was then dispersed, a posse arrested
the leader cf the mob at Cumberland Gap,
and started toward Tazewell with him. On
the way they were surrounded by mob of
100, who took the negro and swung him to
the nearest tree.
"Near the same place, two negroes, half
brothers named Fred aud Henry Satterlee,
quarrelled over woman. Henry stabbed
Fred through the bowels, killing him in
stautly."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
GOV. PERRY AND THE FEVER.
He Writes a Letter to Surgeon Gen
eral hamilton.

eral hamilton.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-Surgeon General
Hamilton has received letter from Gov.
Perry Of Florida assuring him of his CRATE
full appreciation of the confederation which
the President and treasury department have
shown to Florida in her troubles from the
yellow fever scourge, and especially of his
appreciation of DR.. Hamiltons labors in be-
half of the people and his present efforts to
thoroughly disinfect Jacksonville. He con-
Scludes: II shall feel greatly relieved If l
know that your department is giving its at
tention to every place in which there is a
suspicion of infection, and trust that you
will continue your good work until you are
satisfied that no germs Of the disease are
left in the state.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Patents to Georgians.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.--The following
Georgia patents were issued to-day: jams
7. Gantt, Macon, cotton planter; Morton
Toulwin of Baltimore consignor Of two
thirds to NJ. Dean, Of Washington, ID. c.,
and r. d. Locke Of Macon, fastening for
mail matter, etc. James II. Jenkins Of
Townsville, sash balance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
IrALY's OArHOLIo VOTERS.
Their Request the Result of the
Municipal Elections.

Ther heQubBL LHO HeBuIt OF tnd
Municipal Elections.
LONDON, Dec. 10, 5 A. M.-The Rome
correspondent Of the Tires says the defeat
Of the clericls at the last municipal e'ec-
lions led tho Roman Union to ask the pope
to allow Catholics TO vote in order that they
might OBTAIN representation in parliament,
and be in position TO question the govern
ment concerning alleged gross electoral
frauds by tho liberals. The pope consid-
cred such course inexpedient aud when
hs decision was learned the directors Of the
nnion resigned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Monav for Wast Point.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1s.-In the House to-
uay Mr.. Tillman Of South Carolina. from
the eommittee on military affairs, reported
the military academy bill, appropriating
ABOUT sy0, 900, and IL was placed on the cal
i0urned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Count Benomar's Recall.

BEELIS, Dec 1s.-After Count BeDOmar,
the Spanlard Ambassador, had presented
his letters OF recall. the emperor returned
the wilt, remaining Ia conversation with
the count over an TOUR. This unusual pro-
cecdhlg Is tho subject Of much comment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL.
The Whites Prove Their Friendlines
toward the Negroes.

toward the Negroes
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. 1S.-The corner
stone of the Good Samaritan hospital, for
colored people, was laid here to-day in the
presence Of a large number of people, both
" hite and black. The building of this hos
pital has been undertaken by white per-
sons entirely, and is under the auspices OF
the Episcopal church. Both white and
colored cIergymen assisted at the ceremony,
and made short addresses. The colored
cergymen expressed, on behalf of their
race, their gratitude Of such an evidence Of
true religion and charity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Murdered at q Tavern.

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 1s.--A man named
Frost was murdered, at Alyey's tavern,
eighteen miles west Of Chattanooga, last
night, and his body hidden In Murphy's
hollow, where IL was found to-day. john
g. T. burn was arrested on the charge Df
having fired the fatal shot. The cause "
the trouble Is not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
GOT SHOT INSTEAD OF SHOOTING
A Blackville Negro Who Talked Too
Much Enr hiia ONQn Good

Much For Ais Own Good.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 1S.-Yesterday
at Blackville, d. Dewitt (whitel shot a
negro named Tyler. who had armed himself
with double-barrelled shotgun TO kill
Dewitt. Tyler bad been suspected Of killing
a mule OF Dewitt's in revenge for Dewitt
having assisted a colored man with whom
Tyler bad law suit. Tyler announced his
intention to shoot Dewitt on sight. The
shooting took place 10 the street OF the
town
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Renresentative Aemphiil to Wed.

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.-The Star says
Representative Hemphill, the chairman Of
the House district committee, is soon 10
marry Mrs. Jeffries, beautiful young
widow of Augusta, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
A BULLET TORN COAT.
Evidence that Barnwell Negroes Have
Murdered White Man.

CHARLESTON, s. C., Dec. 1s.-There is
some oxci ement in Barnwell county on ac-
count Of the disappearance Of Robert
Morris white. He is supposed to have
been murdered by band Of negroes who
had made threats against bis bro .her. This
brother aud another man had gone Off for
assistance, and on their return they found
Roberts coat with hole in it and his guu,
but 40 trace OF Robert.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Mnan's Expoilod Correspondent

BERLIN, Dec 1S.--Advices from Milan
say that tAe correspondent Of tho SecoiO
who was recently cxl lelled from Germany,
was cordially received by his brother
journalists, who gave . banquent In his
honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Oant. Norwood in New YORK.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ls.-Congressman
Norwood has gone 10 New York 10 complete
arrangements for the publ alton OK the
second edition OF his novel lie is expected
back Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
BAILhY,s NOMINATION.
The Senate Calls for Papers Unfavor-
abla to Him.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-At the executive
session of the Senate this afternoon, the
nomination of Leon O. Bailey, 20 be district
attorney for Indiana. was under consider
alton. A req uest was made for the papers
on file In the department of justice contain
ing adverse reflections upol hun by the
committee Of 100of indianapolis. The nomi-
nation viii be vigorously opposed, and the
probabilities are TINT il will be rejected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
FRANCES VOTING SYSTEM.
The Old Plan to be Eestored-The
Boulangist Policy.

BoulangISt FcI.cy.
PARIS, Dec 1s.--It is expected that at
the opening Of the next session Premier
Floouet will communicate to parliament
the decision Of the government to restore
the old system of voting, which is sup
ported by the whole cabinet with the ex-
cep ion OF NJ. Goblet.
The BoulaEgist national COMMITTEES has de-
cidcd 70 contest no more by-elections. but
to reserve its whoio financial strength for
the general election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-11-10
A BOY KILLED.
ANOTHER ADDED TO THE LONG LIST OF
RAILROAD VICTIMS.
Charles johnson Falls From a Train at Elm Grove
and Has Both His Legs Out 0f-Brcugbt h
His Home, Here, Where BE DlS.

The wheels of a railroad train have far
nished another victim.
This time the unfortunate is Charles
johnson, a w~ell-knOwn Est Wkeelirg
youth.
About two O'Clock yesterday morning
johnson was found lying on the B. d o.
track at Thornburg's crossing, near Elm
Grove, apparently in a dying condition.
He he'd attempted to alight from a passing
train during the night, but had slipped and
fell under the wheels, the entire train pass
ing over him. His legs were cut Oft neal
the knees, ard it was evident that the re.
suit must be fatsl. He was at orce given
the teue6t OF medical attendance, and bis
father, Mr.. William johnson, who resides
at No. IS Eighteenth street, WIS notified,
The wounded boy was brought into the
city at eight o'clock in the morning, but
nothing could be done for him, and death
resulted about half Ist one O'Clock.
Coroner Schultze Yves notified, bnt did
not deem an inquest Necessary unier the
circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-11-10
GROUND BROKEN,

Around on the Peninsula for the Tracks oil
tie Terminal System.
4 force of men has hesn pat to work
around on the Peninsula at grading for the
tracks Of the terminal system Of tie Union
railroad bridge. The force is rot very
large, as yet, and tbs men are greatly
hamperei by the bad weather, but still q
beginning has been made in that vicinity
and the work will be p1shad az rapidly as
circumstances VII permit.
AT THE MILLS.
The mills in wheeling and t;cinity are
rtpning along smoothly. The Standard is
on in all departments; the Rjve;sideis busy
everywhere, save in the tuba works; the
Etna is slashipg away all around; the
steal department Of the B:llaire Nail
Works is in full blast; the Crescent is run,
pipg triple time, and the Belmont IS jig
cling along at a lively rate. The factory
OF the Bsnwood is RAINING, and the La
Belle factory has just 60. to work, but the
Top Mill factory is of, expecting, how
ever, TO resume Monday.
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.
The planning mills are AL running full.
TIE fouudries -Fisher's, Belle, SWee'
ney's the C.ntra, and Spence'S, at Mar
tins Fer,y-are all busy.
The Wheeling pottery was off two days
this week, but is again running, with q
prospect of overtime next week.
The West Virginia China Company
drew a kiln, largely of sample ware, Last
Monday. Some of the samples are great.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-11-10
SQUELCHED.
The End of Csrneauism In Ohio Action of
the Grand Lodge.

The End of Csrneauism In OhtO-Actlon of
the Grand Lodge.
The following resolutions were adCp'ed
by the Grand Lodge, +. aud A. MssJna,
held at Telsdo, o recently, in relation to
Csrneauism:
"ResoIred, That any Mason, subordinate
to the authority Of this Grand Lodge, who
shall hereafter take or receive, or commu.
nicate or bs present at, or assist any n to
take or apply for said deZrees, or any Of
them, shall be subject II expulsion
from all the rights aud privileges Of Ma.
sonry after due trial under the Code.
"While this legislation is stringent, the
Grand Master has already the assurance
that the better element Of the Cerneau fac
ton will ceass their connection with the
in srdictsd oder, and tina! the assembling
of another annual session will 6ud bar
mooy in tbs Jurisdiction. Ths next meet
Jog will be held OF the fourth Tuesday in
October, 1889, in the city of Cincinnit y
The Grand Lodge also took the charters
away from Bucyrus Lodge No. 139 and
Crawford Lodge No. 443 ior disobeying
the orders of the Grand Lodge and the
Grand Master.