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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-10

to-day and assumed command of
the militia. Sheriff Smith in an
interview said he deeply regretted the
occurrences of last night, but felt that be had
simply done his duty in upholding the
majesty of the law. He said that he gave
the mob ample warning, and did not give
the order to fire until it was absolutely
necessary to do SO, and that after the mob
had begun to fire upon the Jail.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR.
mayor Thompson, who was only in
Quoted into office last Wednesday, issued
proclamation this morning expressing sym
pathy for the families of the victims of last
nights tragedy, and deeply regret
ting the occurrence, but favoring the
maintenance Of law and order, and
appealing to all who love peace and good
order to refrain from public assemblage and
to remain in the quiet of their homes. The
death of Postmaster Throckmorton, which
occurred at $50 o'clock this morning, has
added to the sorrow of the community"
ANOTHER OUTBREAK IMPROBABLE.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10, 2 A. M.-The latest
advices from Birmingham are to the effect
that the authorities are in complete posses
sion of the city and there is
little likelihood of another out
break. One of the most striking
scenes during the trouble was witnessed
was addressing mob at one point, pleading
with the citizens to disperse, while less than
100 yards away other men harangued an ex-
cited gathering favoring another attack on
the jail and the lynchlng of Hawes.
HALVES INTERVIEWED.
Hawes was interviewed to-day by an
Atlanta friend. In response to the first
question as to his guilt, he replied. "Oh,
God. This is terrible. Here | am
confined in this cell charged
with numbering my wife and
daughters Why should 1 kill theml
loved those two children. and once loved
their mother The children | could not
have killed, because my heart was too full
of love for them. The mother | could not
have killed because we were apart.
''You heard the shots last nightw
"Oh, yes, heard them"
"What were you doingp
81 was lying down upon this bunk. The
shooting soon became general, and real
lied that the city patrol had come"
What did you dor
81 got up, put on my shoes, then put on
my coat and overcoat and made myself
ready
For whatY'
"To go with the crowd to the most igno-
minious death any man ever endured"
"Did you think they would get your
Yes, l felt sure that they would"
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NINE DAYS OF TAX TALK.
THAT IS THE FATE PROBABLY IN
STORE FOR THE SENATE.

The Ginning Match May Continue
Still Longer If Many Amendments
Are Thrust Forward-The Union
Pacific Funding Bill Also on the
Calendar House Prospects.
WASHINGTON, Dec 9.-The pathway of
congress this week through the mass of
crude legislation that surrounds it, can be
traced with tolerable accuracy. In the
Senate, the substitute for the Mills tariff
bill will be taken up every
day Immediately after the mscel-
laneous business of the morning hour,
This bill, as printed, contains 100 printed
pages, and last week an average of nine
teen pages day was disposed Of. This rate
of progress, if maintained, will enable the
senate to reach vote in nine legislative
days, and if the confident predictions Of
some republicans that the bill will be out of
the way before the holiday recess is to be
verified, its consideration will have to con
tinue at this rapid rate.
CAUSES OF DELAY.
But in view of the efforts of Messrs. Har-
ris and Mcpherson of the minority and Mr..
Plumb of the majority to procure the
making allowance for others to be offered,
it is hardly probable that the measure will
be returned to the House until after the
Christmas recess.
The Union Pacific funding bill is on the
calendar for Wednesday afternoon at ,
o'clock, but the friends of the tariff bill ex-
pect it to be again postponed If it could
be disposed of in few morning hours, it
would probably be taken up, but in view of
the declarations made last Tuesday as to the
time necessary TO discuss it. the proba-
bilities are against its consideration at
present.
DIES MONIES RIVER LANDS.
Mr.. Plumb has given notice of his inten-
tiOn to ask the Senate to take up the
DesMoines river lands bill pas ed by the
House last week. but it will not be done un-
til the tariff bill is out of the way. There
are several bills in conference between the
two houses, including two land grant for
feiture bills, which are privileged matters,
but it is not expected that they will come
up this week except in some new unfore-
seen contingency.
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EAST AFRICA's WARFARE.



ZANZIBAR, Dec. GA British steamer
which was recently sent to Bagamoyo re
turned here to-day with several Indian
traders and their families on board. They
report that the town is wrecked. There
was severe fighting Thursday and
FRIDAY, and tho rebel loss was
heavy. Two Germans and two native
dependents were wounded Bushiri sub
sequently retired five miles inland. II is
reported that he l. cSted an ivory caravan,
and brutally maltreated the Wanyamweze
porterS, who refused to join him.
SAVAGE CRUELTY.
Bushiri seized the Ivory and either killed
or cut Off the hands Of the porters, who re-
fused to ioin him. He left Bagamoyo in a
panic, abandoning his guns, owing to y false
report that the German stNonghcld was
sown with torpedoes. The rebel loss was
100 killed.
The insurgents at Lindi have seized all
the gunpowder IN the Indians houses and
the Sultan'S stores
GERMANY'S FIGHTING MEN.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-It is stated that Connt
Herbert Bismarck will announce Tuesday
that the government will not employ Ger
man troops inland in East Africa, but will
approve of the East Africa company form
ing volunteer corps
Herr Windthorst's slavery resolution
will be brought up ON Thursday
or Friday, and will probably reopen the
discussion on the East Africa question. An
attempt will be made to get the reichstag to
declare in favor of imperial financial and
other assistance to secure the German SET
tlementS in East Africa
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SAVANNAH GA, MONDAY, DECEMBER TO- 1885,

the earnest efforts and cooperation of all classes
in the maintenance of the good order of our
city. The eyes of the world are upon us and
let us so act that we shall dignity the name of
the American citizen in every part of the south.
b. A. THOMPSON, Mayor.
WHAT COL. JONES SAYS.
"Col. Jones said at o'clock after reciting
rumors that had come to him of organized
bands of miners, that the soldiers by scouts
would be duly notified of their approach.
He feared some disturbance, but believed
that with the force at his command he
could make successful resistance. He
criticized the conduct of leading citizens,
and the civil authorities in not coming
actively to his support. The soldiers are
conducting themselves well, though several
times to-day they were hooted while march
ing in small bodies to their hotels. The only
thing that, in the opinion of your corre-
spondent, will keep off riot tonight is
the presence of two terrible Gatling guns
SHERIFF SMITH TALKS.
"As to the occurrence of last night in an
interview had to-day, Sheriff Smith said:
We begged and pleaded with the crowd to
keep back and then they fired the
first shots. Several shots were
fired by the crowd before gave the order
to fire. We begged them to halt at the
mouth of the alley, and still they kept COM
ing on. We begged them to go back time and
again, and warned them we would shoot,
but they would not listen TO us. They
came half way up the alley, close TO the
Jail door, and were shouting blow up the
Jail with dynamite. After all this and
after they opened fire, gave the
order to fire. They continued firing after
we ceased feel that we could not have
done anything else under the circumstances,
and | deeply regret the necessity.
police Chief Hickard said: I do not see
how we could have done differently under
the circumstances, but | never regretted
anything in my life SO much
cessity. We repeatedly warned them
to keep back, and told them we would shoot
if they continued to advance. was inside
the jail and heard shot fired on the out
side before Sheriff Smith gave the order to
fire. L do not know who fired this
shot, whether some one in the crowd
or one of the officers, as | was in a position
where could not see the flash. | am not
used to crying, but when the terrible affair
was over | cried like baby. / could not
help it.
THE OFFICERS.
"Officers who took part i'll the affair stood
in small groups and talked in subdued tones.
1t was a terrible experience and one they
will not soon forget. All the men who
were at the Jail Saturday night were still
on guard this morning and every approach
was guarded by military, and all night long
course, talked Of nothing but the terrible
event. All sorts of opinions were expressed.
After the appearance of the military at the
Jail and the removal of all the killed and
wounded, the crowd still fingered in the
vicinity.
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A. K. MACMILLAN DEAD.
he Filled the Editorial Chair of the
Commercial Bulletin.

he Filled the Editorial Chair of the
Commercial Bulletin.
New YORK, Dec. 9.--Alex X. Macmillan,
editor of the Commercial Bulletin, died to-
night at his residence at No. 32l Livingstone
street, Brooklyn. Up to 1872 Mr.. Mac
MILAN was managing editor Of the old Er-
press. Since that time he has been con-
nected with the Bulletin. For forty years,
be had been the New York correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Ledger.
CAUGHT IN THE BLIZZARD.
His ill-health dated from the time Of the
blizzard, when he attempted TO cross the
Brooklyn bridge The shock to his system
bro 20 down his health and last summer he
took trip to Scotland for his bealth, with
out any good result He was the sole sur
viving editor of the Sunday Mercury, when
that paper WINS started. He was born in
Scotland in 1925. coming here when IL
years old
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CAPT. pRIANT,s BOOKS.

Frenchmen Bayonetting Germans
Among Its Illustrations.
PARIS, Dec. 9-The book written by
Capt. Driant, for the publication of which
he was arrested, is entitled "Guerro dc
Domain" 1t describes with imaginative
detail tho coming war of tho Reudnche, the
military subjection Of Germany, and the
recovery of Alsace Lorraine. Pictorial ad-
vertsemeuts represent Frenchmen oayo-
netting Germans
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SOCIALISTS VS.. CATHOLICS.

Amsterdam Police Fire and Wound
Several of the Rioters.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 9.--During a meeting
held here to-day to consider the project for
the erection Of statue of the pope, 600
socialists gained admission to tine meeting
hall and prevented Able Brouwers from
speaking. A fight ensued between the
Catholics and socialists. All the furniture
In the hall was smashed. The police were
compelled to fire. and several rioters we're
wounded. Many arrests were made Great
agitation continues throughout tho city.
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AUGUSTA. GA, Dec. 9.-James Tico and
Mack Hutto, two young white men, became
involved in a quarrel to-day while casting
quoits near the Augusta factory. Both
were drinking. In the row which ensued
Hutto stabbed Tico in the neck and back.
DIR. Baker attended the wounded man and
says he eau not live. He was removed TO
his home this afternoon. Hutto is In jail.
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ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 9-Promincnt mem
bers Of the leg gislaturo who nrc remaining
hero over Sunday express the opinion that
the general assembly will adjourn on Dec
nth. They think that the appropriation
bill and tax act will be passed. by that time
and that all other business will he loft over
until tho summer session. Dr. FELTON,, who
seems to bo one OF the leaders Of the house,
Joins In this opinion.
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INDIA'S BLACKMAN.
Lord Salisbury's Alleged Utterance
Severely Criticised.

SeVereIy CrltlClBed.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-The Bombay GaSette,
discussing the "Blackman" question, says:
Lord Salisbury, in referring to Mr.
Naoroji, seems to have spoken in terms as
impoltic as they were discourteous.
The Times of India refuses to believe that
Lord Salisbury used the words
The Indian Mirror says: 1.-The words are
a libel upon the whole Indian race and a
deliberate insult, ,meriting the queen severe
displeasure."
Other papers make equally strong com
ments, insisting that Lord Salisbury is un-
worthy to retain his position.
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CONFLIcTIN0 REPOnTs.

"ConAicting reports are current in regard
to the consolidation. IL Is given out here
that the action Of tbe alliance here will
have 10 be confirmed by the subordinate
alliances. A platform Of principles was
adopted yesterday. but has not been fur
nislied tue press Tor publication. Commit
teos on tho establishment Of cotton and
bagging factories in various states have
made their reports, but nothing Is known
Of the action taken ON them.'
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SALE OF IRON WORKS.

Exceptions to the Commissioners
Report to. .beiHeard.
HARRIsoNBURG, Va, Dec. 9.-Under a
decree rendered in October last, in tho
chancery case of the Fidelity Trust and
Insurance Company Of Philadelphia vs. the
Shenandoah Iron Company Of Page county,
in this state, tho company's works were
offered for sale on Dec Z. Only $4,000
being offered, the property was bid in.
Exceptions to the commissioner report in
the case will be heard in Baltimore on
Tuesday, Dec. II, before Judges Bond and
Paul
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AN ORDER BY COL. JONES.

Col. Jones has issued tne tollOWlnR order:
HEADQUARTERS SECOND REGIMENT, A. s; T.,
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 9, 1888.
Charged by his excellency the governor with
command OF the troops now assembled here,
and the preservation Of the public peace, j
earnestly invoke the aid Of all law abiding
citizens. Let everyone Of them make it his
special business 10 keep down excitement.
/ particularly enjoin upon all law abiding cti-
zens TO refrain from assembling about the jail
and request them not 10 assemble in crowds
anywhere, and to dlsperse when requested to do
so.
They are also requested to report to the
judges and magistrates any person
who INDUCES in threats Of violence
or endeavors to incite others to mob violence.
If any there be who still mediate further vio-
lence, | earnestly warn them that it
will be certainly repressed; Let us
law in its own orderly and majestic way will
surely punish the guilty Attempts by indivld-
uals TO intiict private vengeance always cause
the shedding OF innocent blood The state
troops now here are ample TO preserve order.
Attention is called to the following sections Of
the criminal code OF Alabama, sections 407o,
407s. 47l0 All and 47l2 In case the
state troops to perform their duties under the
Immediate orders these sections OF the code
must be rgdly enforced. Anxious to save the
shedding OF blood / solemnly call the attention
of all persons to these provisions of the law, land
warn all persons whosoever that they will be
rigidly enforced whenever Il is necessary.
THOMAS C. JONES,
Colonel Second Regiment A. 8. T.
AN ADDITION BY THE MAYOR.
To the above the newly made mayor
added this:
10 the Citizens Of Birmingham:
The sad calamities that have befallen our city
In the last few days have aroused public indig-
nation and stained her fair name; and while
the tenderest sympathies Of our people go out
70 those who sit to-day in the house OF
mourning or lie upon beds Of suffer.
ing, yet IL becomes us as good
law abiding citizens TO put aside our private
grievances and guard with loyalty the public
peace and maintain the law and order OF our
city. Now, therefore, by virtue OF the authority
conferred upon me by law, appeal 70 all who
public assemblages and TO remain in the
quiet Of their own homes, TO cease
from discussion Of the tragic events aud
await full investigation OF the facts invoke
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Gen. Harrison's Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9.--Presidont-eleci
and Mrs. Harrison attended divine services
as usual this morning at the First Presbyte
rian church. This afternoon Gen. Harrison
attended the funeral Of his friend, Harris
y. Wetzel, late agent Of the Vandalia Rail.
road Company at this point.
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LYNCHING LOOKED FOR.
officers Shot While in Search OF q
Negro Murderer.

Negro Murderer.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. "a special
to the Times from Gsdsden. Ala, says;
'This morning Deputy Sheriff A. C. Chris.
tian and Al Herzberg went out to the new
furnace to arrest Samuel Moore, negro,
who had killed man Saturday night.
Moore had fed, but the deputy
sheriffs were shot by unknown
parties and wounded. Officers started
out for Lawson Adams, who was supposed
TO be an accomplice Of Moore. He was
finally arrested and locked up in jail.
Moore was found and killed for resisting
arrest. IL is believed that Adams will he
lynched before morning."
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KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 9.--Gov. More
house, who is now at Bevier, has ordered
out the militia, and Col. Moore will leave at
o'clock in the morning with two com
panies Of the Third regiment for the scene
OF the riots
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A aATLINa GUN TURNED LOOSE
ne Way the Story was Colored Up
for the Woody West.

|Ihe Way the Story was Colored Up
for the Woody West.
ST LOUIS, Dec. GA special from Bir-
Ala, to the Republic says; "At
40 o'clock this morning a mob attacked
Ne Jail in which Hawes is confined, for the
purpose Of lynching the murderer. When
ne mob made rush the gatling-gun was
Itfhed loose by order of Sheriff Smith, and
|4'een men fell, among them Postmaster
hIockmorton and a spectator named
larIeS Bailey. Many will die. The CT y
II %lld beyond expression. and Halves will
r lyhched, it is said, before morning.
INTENSE FEELING.
a special to the Republic re-
slyed tonight from Birming-
am Ala, says: The scene hero Is
oNi paratively quiet to-day, though the
ling is intense, and the authorities have
men every precaution to avert a repetition
last nights horrors. Col. b. f..
OAeS OF the Second regiment arrived
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AN AssEMBLYMAN DROPS DEAD
The Incident Somewhat Excites New
Jersey Democrats.

JERSEY CTTY, N. j., Dec. 9.-Frank Short,
assemblyman from the Tenth district Of
Hudson county, fell dead at his home at 2
o'clock this morning. In the legislature
now there is but two democratic majority
In tho House and three on joint ballot. The
death Of Mr.. Short has caused some excite
meat in political circles. A new election
will probably be ordered by the governor.
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BRIGHT HAS A CHILL.
Other Grave Symptoms Also Mani
tested During the DaV

leSbeu DuTlnB Lue lay.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Bright had a
shivering fit to-day, which left him in a
very weak condition. Other grave
symptoms were manifested. When Mr..
Bright's son read TO him an address Of
sympathy adopted by the Birmingham
Liberal Society on Friday, he remarked:
"Yes, they have always been very kind TO
me-" He was anxious TO hear every word
Of the address, and requested his son to
repeat portion of it.
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Flowers on pussoubs Tomb.

PARIS, Dec. 9-Four hundred persons
attended demonstration at the tomb Of
Dussoubs to-day Orations were delivered,
and number Of wreaths were laid on tho
tomb.
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Thrown from a Horse and killed.

DEFUKIAK SPRINGS, FLA, Dec "A
son OF ". j. McKennon was thrown from
his horse a few days ago, and was so
severely mashed that he only lived about
two days, and never revived or spoke after
the fall.
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Boulanglst Conflicts.

PARIS, Dec. a-B oulangist conferences
held at St Die and Epinal to-day, resulted
in conflicts ia which several persons were
injured The police cleared the streets.
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A NORMAL SCHOOL BURNED.
All the Pupils Escape Uniniured-
Cost 100000.

OObI y OOlOOOs
LOCK HAVEN, PA, Dec. 9.-The Central
State normal school building in this city
was totally destroyed by fire this afternoon.
One hundred boarding students, most Of
whom were in the building at the time,
we're safely removed. The building was OF
brick, four stories high, and cost $50, 900
The amount Of the insurance cannot be az
certained tonight, but is said TO be small.
The total number of students in attendance
WAS over 200. Many Of them lost their
books, clothes and valuables.
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snrnatn to Form the Combined.

MADRID, Dec. 9.-The queen regent has
entrusted Senor Sagasta with the forma-
tion OF a new cabinet. Senior Sagasta en-
counters much difficulty in fulfilling the
task
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MERCER OF rHEFARMERs.
The Consolidated Body Changes Itf
Name.

New ORLEANS, Dec. "a special dis
patch from Meridian. Miss. TO tho Times.
Democrat, says: "The consolidated bodies
of the farmers yesterday changed their
name from The Alliance Wheel and Co
operative Union Of America TO Tho Farm
ers aud Laborers Union Of America The
next meeting will DO held in St. Louis on
the first Thursday in December, 1889. The
Alliance holds II meeting at Atlanta, Ca,
in October next
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-08-25
Legislative.

Hughes and Hyde counties hav.
held their conventions to elect
delegates to the 11th district legisla
tive convention, TO be held in Harold
Oct. 4th. Hughes county delegates
are instructed TO cast their vote fol-
Hon. Coe |. Crawford of Pierre, fol
Councilman; and those of Hyde county
for Capt. Van Ettan for Representative
Sully will not select delegates until
September Goth, and will undoubtedly
present a candidate to the Harold
convention for Councilman. This
county has conceded the Member OF
Council to Hughes the past two terms
and rolled up the largest Republican
vote each time, and now it would seem
no more than fair treatment that she
should ask and receive the vote OF
Hughes county for Councilman. We
are informed that Mr.. Crawford, if any
difference, prefers the lower to the
higher branch of our legislature. Ii
such is the case let Sully present an
honorable and able man as candidate
for councilman.