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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
POET BRowNING's DEATH.
He Felt Certain to the Last That He
Would Recover.

VENICE, Dec. 15.-The expressions Of
grief and sympathy called forth by the
death of Robert Browning recall similar ex-
pressions on the death of Wagner. Brown
ing refused to the last to believe that he
was seriously i'll. Every day, whatever the
weather, he went in an open Qondola to
Lido. He was taken i'll on Nov. q,
but he insisted on going to the
theater against the advice of his
friends. During the night be was seized
with serious attack of bronchitis. The
disease dragged on until his heart became
affected, but he constantly repeated that he
was getting better. On Thursday last. the
day OF his death, he declared that he would
get up on the following day. His family
did not suppose that the end was near.
HIS LAST WORDS.
At Z o'clock in the evening he became
very weak and had great difficulty in
breathing. Shortly before ne died he turned
TO his son and asked for news from his pub
Usher. His son read telegram saying
that the edition of his last volume of poems
was almost exhausted. The poet, upon
hearing this. smiled and murmured, "How
gratifying" These were his last words.
The funeral service was held to-
day in Palazzo Rezzonico. The
t1nalJ ucSireu 10 luIeF tn0 TeIualllS at
Florence, but, in accordance with the desire
OF the English people, the body will be
taken to London Tuesday for interment in
Westminster Abbey. At a service to-day
the coffin was covered with beautiful
wreaths, one of which had been sent by the
municipal authorities of Venice. Many
diplomats and officials and a large number
OF English and American residents, includ-
ing Mrs. Bronson, an intimate friend of the
poet, were present at the service.
THE CORTEGE.
The cortege started at 4 o'clock The
body had been placed on a splendid funeral
barge, which was towed by steamer of
the royal navy. On the barge as a guard
OF honor were members of the municipal
guard and f1renien. The family and init
mate friends followed in separate gondolas
The coffin was deposited in the central chapel
of the cemetery of st. Michael, where it
will remain until the conclusion of the
formalities attending its transportation to
London. Prime Minister Crispi sent a
message of coincidence to the family of the
poet. A memorial tablet will be placed in
The facade of Palazzo Rezze.
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WHAT CONGRESS WILL DO.
The Holiday Recess to Begin on Friday
Next.

me MONDAY recess TO Begin on Friday
Next.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Congress this
week viii provide for taking its usual
Christmas vacation, and will adjourn,
doubtless, from next Friday, Dec. 20, until
Monday, Jan. 6. Aside from the action
upon this subject, the completion of the
committee organization, the further intro
duction of bills, and the confirmation of
numerous recess appointments, there will
probably be little to chronicle in the
Senate.
A GLUT OF BILLS.
Some means of permitting tho immediate
introduction of bills in the House of Repre-
sentatives will probably be sanctioned early
this week, A prodigious number of new
and old measures now fill the pigeon holes
of the 329 members awaiting opportunity,
end when the call on il begins not less than
two legislative days will be required to
complete it. The committee on appropria-
tions intend to report, and will doubtless
promptly pass through the House the
urgent deficiency bill, providing for the
wants of the printing Office and the census
bureau.
THE SILCoTT COMMITTEE.
The Silcott committee is still wrestling
with the legal questions upon which it has
to pass judgment, and its report, no matter
what the conclusion may be, will undoubt-
edly give rise to lively discussion when it is
presented this week to the House.
Speaker Reed is not yet prepared to say
whether his list of committees can be COM
pleted in time for presentation to the House
during this week, but it is the general ex-
pectation that he will have finished his task
by Friday.
MODIFICATION OF THE RULES.
Speculation is still rife as to what modifi-
cations of the old rules will be recon-
mended by the committee on rules, and as
to whether any code of rules can be formu-
lated by the committee before the recess
The prevalent opinion among the members
is that the notifications will be very slight.
If this view proves to be correct the code
will be adopted without any difficulty, but
should radical changes be attempted, with
reference to dilatory motions, a protracted
and spirited debate will ensue, and very
possibly no action will be taken until the
new year.
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A MISSION FOR FORAKER.
An Effort May be Made to Have Him
Sent to Russia.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia number of
eminent Ohio republicans, both here and at
home, have been reported as anxious to
have President Harrison appoint Gov For
aker minister to Russia. 1t is likely that
some formal presentation Of Gov. Foraker's
candidacy will be made this week. The
idea started when he remarked that he
needed rest, and proposed to make an Eu-
ropean trip when his term as governor ex-
pired next month. 1t is probs le that he
would accept, but so far be has made no
move himself Ohio republicans know that
Gov. Foraker's defeat by his own party
will make trouble for years to come.
WOULD ACT AS BALM.
They argue that if he goes away for two
years the wounds would heal, and that he
could come back more popular than ever,
and fad his party reunited. Gov. Foraker
is poor, and can't afford a very extensive
trip abroad, besides he would rather visit
Europe as minister than as private cit
izen. He has quite family of daughters,
whom he would like TO give a foreign edu-
cation. Ohio men also claim that President
Harrison has slighted the state in diplomatic
appointments. Under other Presidents
Ohio has always had at least one good mis-
sion, while President Cleveland appointed
Messrs Pendleton and Stallo to Germany
and Rome, both being Cincinnatians.
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aEoRGIA,s MARBLE BEDS.
The Massachusetts, Party to Return
Home via Savannah

inc Massachusetts, Party to Return
Home via Savannah.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. IA special car
bearing the Massachusetts, capitol commits
sion and large party of New England
architects, scientists and contractors left
here this afternoon for the Pickens marble
quarries, which the northerners 20 to in
spect. The excursion reached Atlanta last
night from Boston in charge of officers of
the Southern and Georgia marble com
panies. After spending two or three days
at the quarries the party will return to the
north via Savannah. The contemplated
Massachusetts, capitol extension will
be constructed of Georgia marble.
James q. Patterson, large con-
tractor of Hartford, who is build
ing the $l,500.000 Vanderbilt palace
at Newport Of stone furnished from the
Southern marble works; Il. A. Goodnow, a
bank president Of Worcester; Charles
Brigham, architect of the capitol extern
sion; and Editor Cheney of the Worcester
Gazette, are along. The governor of
Massachusetts expected to join the party,
but was unable To do so.
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CIGARETTES FOR MINORS.
Violators of the New Law Brought
Up in Court at Thomasville.

Violators of the New Law Brought
Up in Court at Thomasville.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, Dec. 15.--Superior
court adjourned Friday. Judge Hansell
ruled that clerks in stores selling cigaret tes
to minors, after being instruc ed not to do
it by the proprietors, are liable to punish
ment for the offense. There were several
cases of this character in court this week
Two proprietors pleaded guilty to violations
Of the law personally. A Chinaman
was spared punishment for breaking
the cigarette law several days after its en-
actment, by virtue Of the statute allowing
three days for every 100 miles new law
has to travel from the capital after it's en-
actment to make it operative
MISS Julia A. Chastain of this city and
James A. Jarvis of Gainesville, Fla, were
married at the residence of c. w. Virgins
Friday.
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GEOLOGICAL FLORIDA.
A Survey Under Government Direc
tion Probable.

a survey Under Government Direc-
tion Probable.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. ia geo
logical survey of Florida by the United
States government is promised for the near
future. The last legislature passed joint
resolution urgently requesting such a sur
vey, and State Chemist Norman Robinson
and Commissioner of Agriculture l.. B.
Wombwell have followed 1t up by full and
exhaustive correspondence with the depart
ment, and with effective results. In a
letter just received by DIR. Robinson from
Hon. j. w. Powell, director of the
United States geological survey branch of
the department Of the interior, he says: II
hope to make arrangements to commence
work on a scale worthy Of your great state
during the ensuing year, and have made
the necessary estimates to congress-" 1t is
well known that Florida is rich IN phosphates
and gold and iron have been unearthed in
some localities, though few know how rich
in minerals Florida really is. A thorough
and scientific survey will, however, open
the ewes of all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
FIRE IN A CORN CRIB.

The Work of a Bucket Brigade All
that saved an Adjoining Residence.
MADISON, FLA, Dec. 15.-Between and
Q o'clock last night fire was discovered in
the crib attached to the premises of w. L.
Parramore, at this place. The build
ing in which the fire started was entirely
destroyed, together with about 140 bushels
of corn and cart. Two mules were in the
stable at the time, but we're gotten out in
safety. The loss is between $500 and $500,
but is fully covered by insurance. By the
exertions of the bucket brigade the resi-
dence was saved. The fire is supposed to
have been of incendiary origin.
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a ROW OVER SUNDAY CONCERTS.
augusta Ministers Think Church
hymns Enough for the sabbath.

AuSuSld 0lnl5C9rS Think Church
Hymns Enough for the sabbath.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec 15.-Gilmore re-
turned to Augusta this morning from
Savannah TO give two sacred concerts to-
day. He found that the ministers had Gre
ated quite sensation by protesting against
the performances, and threatened legal
steps to prevent the giving OF the concerts.
Legal steps we're not taken, but several Of
she ministers delivered sermons on the sub.
lect to-day, or made reference to the con-
certs at some point in their services Their
opposition had its effect in greatly reducing
the attendance, though there was a good
audience both afternoon and night To-
night Prof. Gilmore thanked SO many for
turning out, and said he was surprised
TO nave oven as many as he did after all
that had been said. lie had never known
anybody to be injured by hearing good
music, and he thought the ministers were
misguided in their zeal They employed
music in the church, and be Thought IL
good outside OF the church. Certain of the
ministers are quite wrought up, and meet
ing of the ministerial association has been
called for Tomorrow to discuss what course
TO pursue. A public Indignation meeting
Is suggested by some minister's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
AN OIL REGION EXPLOSION.
Three Glycerine Magazines Blow Up
and Fire Two Tanks.

Three Glycerine Magazines Blow Up
and Fire Two Tanks.
TITUsvILLE, PA, Dec. 15-Three sepa-
rate glycerine magazines blew up this..morn-
ing at North Clarendon. about seven miles
above Warren, Pa. The amount of glycer-
inc exploded was over ten tons. The maga-
zines were owned by the Rock Glycerine
Company of John Kunn and A. M. Mckay.
The explosion set fire to two $1,000
barrel tanks full of oil belonging
to the National Transit Company. They are
still burning and will be total losses. Several
oil derricks and small wooden tanks were
also burned. No one, so far as can be
learned, was injured. Nearly every window
in Clarendon was broken and much damage
was done to surrounding property. Tue
loss is estimated at 100000. The oil men
claim it to be the largest explosion
of the kind in the history of the oil regions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
TAMPA,s COMMERCE..
a New Steamer in the Tropical Fruit
Trade.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. ia Tampa
special to the Times Union says: "The
steamship Charles Morand arrived at
Port Tampa this morning from ia
maica Her cargo consisted Of 90
600 punches of bananas and 50,-
900 cocoanuts. This is the beginning Of
commercial relations with Central and
South America. The Morand is an iron
vessel Of 100 tons. She will run regularly
between here and West Indian and Central
American ports. On Tuesday next she will
sail for the port of Cortez in Spanish Hon
duras -
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satolli's Visit to this Country.

LONDON, Dec. 15-The Chr oaicle'S Rome
correspondent says: mgr. Satolli, In a
long interview with the pope, gave an ac-
count Of the good reception accorded him
in America. He said he found the civil
authorities willing to grant full liberty to
Catholicism, and expressed his belief that
the Washington government is favorable
to according diplomatic representative to
the yatican.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
Orlando's Election.

ORLANDO, FLA, Dec. 15--In the munic-
ipal election yesterday M. r. Marks was
reelected mayor, as were j. +. Bennett as
marshal, j. K. Duke as clerk, James Knox
as treasurer, c. II. Munger as assessor, s.
s. Pucket as collector. Councilmen G. f.
johnson, George Macy, b. +. Bowen and
DR.. Dickinson are all new members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
AN oBLIG1No CONVICT.
He Views His Quarters in the Pen
itentiary.

itentiary.
FRANKFORT, KY, Dec. 14.-This after
noon about 4 o'clock, a decent-looking
countryman went to the gate of the prison
and asked permission to go in and look
through. The privilege was granted upon
payment of the fee of 25 cents, and the man
remaiued within the walls about an hour,
wheu he left and proceeded to take in the
other objects of interest in the city. About
O'Clock he returned to the prison, and,
introducing himself to the warden as JEFF
Fuson, he presented his commitment papers
as a convict, sent from Bell county, one
year, for malicious cutting. He came
alone, without guard, because he said the
sheriff of Bell county was unwilling to put
the state to the expense of a guard. This
is the second Kentucky convict who has
come voluntarily and unguarded to the
prison pen,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
A Hunter Found Dead.

PATTERSON, GA, Dec. 15.-One week ago
yesterday Willie Crawford borrowed Oma
Walkers gun TO go hunting. Since this
time nothing had been heard from the
young man until to-day, when, owing to
the buzzards, he was found with his shoes
of and load Of bird shot through his
brain. His parents are almost frantic with
grief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
A Grain Elevator Burned.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 15.-The Exchange
elevator, with a storage capacity of $780, 900
bushels. the property of Greene & Bloomer.
together with 100000 bushels of barley. was
totally destroyed by fire this morning. The
elevator was the most eligibly located and
best equipped Of any in Buffalo Tne bar
lew was valued at S125, 600, and the elevator
at $1OO. 900. The amount Of the insurance
is unknown,
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End OF the synod.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. 15.-The Presby-
terian synod, which has been in session In
this city during the present week, closed Its
labors to-day and effected an adjournment,
Wednesday ia December next. Most OF
the delegates left for their homes tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
An Assault On 4 Child.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Dec. 15.-Jainas
Duffy, sone 50 years old, was arrested hero
to-day for criminal assault on a 6-year-oid
girl named Annie Peacock, daughter OF a
brick mason. Tho charge Is that be enticed
the chile into soma old ruined building and
Nas there seen to make the assauIt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
a MASSACRE IN SIBERIA.
Exiles Shot Down for Refusing to
withdraw Petition.

withdraw Petition.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-Reports have been re-
ceived here of amassacre Of Siberian exiles.
1t is alleged that party of exiles having
hesitated, contrary to orders. in regard to
the withdrawal of petition, were
attacked by the police and soldiers. Six
were shot Dead including a
woman. Nine were wounded. The
pretext for the attack was that the petition
was of rebellious character A court
martial condemned three of the survivors
to death, and others TO long terms of i'm
prisonment. One of the wounded was car
ried to the gallows OIL bed. When the
moose had been adjusted the bed was re-
moved. Friends Of the victims declare this
to be the worst case ia the Siberian records.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
pioked Up a Prize at Sea.

FORTRESS MONROE, VA, Dec 15--The
steamer Dispatch has arrived here with a
lumber laden vessel, bottom upward, ,lpicked
up thirty-five miles out. supposed to be the
bark North Carolina, which was lost in
September last. Sbe will try to reach
Newport News. --~.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
Legislative Corruption.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.-The Post Dispatch
of this morning prints under flaming head
lines a five-column expose of alleged legis-
lative corruption at Jefferson City, Mo. It
claimes that the live stock inspection bill
introduced by the St. Louis Butchers
Union in the last legislature was defeated
by the absolute purchase of state senator's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
MONTHLY CROP REPORTS.
A Plan to Give the Farmers as Much
Benefit as the Spectators.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Secretary of
Agriculture Rusk has had prepared bill
to be presented by Representative Whiting
of Michigan to the House, which promises
to be Of vital Importance to the agricultural
community of the United States. For
some time past the farmers Of the country
have been complaining to the Secretary of
Agriculture that the crop reports under
the present system reach tbs speculator
first. and as natural consequences to the
farmers financial injury. So strongly in
trenched is the idea in some agricultural
communities that the department through
some Of its agents is in conspiracy with the
Spectators that the state agents Of the de-
partment have been boyootted from getting
reports.
RUsK's REMEDY.
Secretary Rusk, upon the reception of
the above information, thereupon con-
ceived plan whereby the distribution of
the monthly or special crop reports might
be facilitated, and thereby protect the farm
ers. The germ of the idea was suggested by
William j. Walter of Utica, Mich. The
bill, as prepared, authorizes and directs the
Secretary of Agriculture to furnish copies
OF the advanced monthly or special crop re-
port TO such newspapers or other publica-
tions as may apply for the same, at or after
O'Clock in the afternoon on such days as
the reports may be prepared for publica-
hon, and shall at the same time furnish one
or more copies to the chief signal officer of
the army through the Secretary of War.
TO BE SCATTERED BROADCAST
Upon the delivery of the reports to him
the chief signal officer is to cause them to
be Immediately transmitted by telegraph
to the observers at such signal service sta
tions within the United States as he may
designate as central distributing points for
the surrounding districts, and to cause the
report to be duplicated by the observers,
and copies of the same distributed by mail
to each and every United States postoffice
in the surrounding districts with the least
possible delay.
Each postmaster is to be furnished with
a suitable frame, with a glass front. in
which to place the reports Of the Secretary
of Agriculture.
MUST BE PUT UP IN PUBLIC PLACES.
The Postmaster General is also authorized
and directed to cause each postmaster TO
place the frame in public and conspicuous
position in his office, and to promptly dis
play the reports therein Immediately upon
their receipt, and tJ cause one report to re-
main posted in the frame until the next
report is received.
Ths sum of $4,000 is asked for to carry
out the provisions of the act, to be disbursed
by the Secretary of Agriculture, for the
purchase Of frames to be supplied the vari-
Gus postofices, for duplicating apparatus,
stationery, supplies, etc, TO be furnished
the signal service observers, and to defray
the expense of telegraphing the reports to
the several stations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
A Steamer in Collision.

LONDON, Dec Is. Tho British steamer
Crete, from Savannah for Reyal, which
arrived at Shields Dec. IA, has her mainsail,
bulwarks and stanchions damaged aud her
port main rigging lost. She was in col
Iision with the British bark Vale of NTH.
The lsttegs RaER rigging il gone,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
Fire at Augusta.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. ia fire occurred
just outside the city and water limits this
afternoon which completely destroyed the
dry kiln and IS 900 bricks Of j. II. az G. B.
Parker. The loss is $4,000 to $4,000 The
property is partly insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
MULE sPINNRRs ORGANIZE.
They Want Uniform Pay and an Eight
Hour Day.

HOUR Day.
FALL RIVER MASS. Dec. 15.-Delegates
representing the mule spinners of
New Jersey and the New England
states held a convention here to-day and
formed a federation to be called the Ma
tional Mule Spinners' Association of
America. An endeavor will be made to
obtain a uniform standard of wages
throughout the United States, as the or
ganization believes that TO be the fairest
plan for both manufacturers and operators.
The association will push the elght-hour
day matter and champion every measure
for the advancement of labor. 1t will be
allied with the federation of labor. The
members on strike will be assisted by
an assessment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-16
Portugal to Face England.

Bsl'1o osssELs. Dec. 15.-The Independence
aibsS aibs.o declares that Portugal is resolved to
hg vigorously to her pretensions regard
hSd:s assaland. however menacing Eng
~ attitude may become.
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