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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
MoLAssEs IN TANK STEAMERS.
An Important innovation in the Gu.
ban Carrying Trade.

An Important innovation in the Gu.
ban Carrying Trade.
New YORK, Dec. 1S.--The British tank
steamer CircassaniP Prince and the German
steamer Pollux have beeA chartered on the
maritime exchange by john Ward & Co.,
to carry molasses in bulk from Cuba
to the United States at Ia shilings
per ton. This is radical de-
parture from the methods heretofore
pursued in this branch of the carrying trade
1t is regarded with varied feelings by ma
rine interests. The owners of sailing ves-
sells are in very bad humor, as this virtually
means that the steamships rob them OF
another trade. AS all freight rates are very
low, the blow is made the more severe.
BIG SAVING.
The charter rate is extremely low, as ac-
cording to ship brokers it will result in
saving to the cargo owner of at least 80 per
cent There will be no expense for cooperage,
and dunnage and stevedores' fees will be
done way with, along with q
host of incidental expenses. Both
of the above steamers have been
engaged in the petroleum carrying trade.
1t was thought at first that the oily smell
Of the tanks would prevent them from car
rying molasses or other cargoes, but by
scraping and fumigation this retarding feat
ure, it is said, has been overcome.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
FIXING UP THE FINANCES.
Senator Sherman Reports the Caucu,
Bill

Senator Sherman Reports the Caucus
Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Senator Sher-
man reported to the Senate from the
finance committee this morning the finan-
cial bill agreed upon by the republican
caucus last night and it was recommitted
to the finance committee. The only change
of consequence made ia the measure last
night was q Limitation to banks having
capital of not more than $4,000
of the operation of the provision reducing
to $1,000 the compulsory requirement of
deposits of bonds with the treasury. The
measure contains requirement upon the
Secretary of the Treasury to issue treasury
notes to the amount of S10,-
0.000, based upon abraded and
uncurrent subsidiary silver coin
now in the treasury. 1t also contains
Senator Allison's proposition for an inter-
national arrangement to secure uniformity
in ratio in silver coinage, with provision
for the appointment Of three commissioners
to represent the United States, and an ap-
preparation for their salaries and expenses.
1t is generally understood that the pur-
pose of Senator Sherman In having the bill
recommitted to the finance committe was
to retain control Of the measure in that
committee and prevent tie possibility of a
motion being made prema lurely in the
Senate to consider and amead the bill
The finance committee will meet to-
morrow to consider the bill and go through
the formalities necessary to secure consid-
Grafton for it bY the Senate,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
EVERY ONE ABOARD INJURED.
A BLUE YoUNGsTER.
The Empress OF Germany Gives Brit
q ~nn.

The Empress OF Germany Gives Birth
to ION.
BERLIN, Dec. 18.-Empress Augusta Vic
toria has given birth to a son.
Emperor William attecdod performance
of "Tannhauser" at the opera house Last
night.
During the opera his majesty was handed
a note which announced The accouchment
of the empress. He glanced hastily over the
note. and then arose and hurriedly took his
departure for the palace. The reason for
his abrupt exit was communicated to the
manager Of the opera house, and he at once
went upon the stage and announced to the
audience that the empress bad given birth
to a son. The announcement was received
with the greatsSt enthusiasm, this audience
rising to its feet, shouting Long live the
emperor and empress" The band played
the national anthem aud the audience sang
the words Of the hymn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
A Train JUMPS A BRIDGE.
Five Passengers Killed and Several I
tured.

Five Passengers Killed and Several In.
tured.
QUEBEC, Dec. 1S.-At st. Joseph de Lewis
to-day a west-bound Halifax express train
fell from bridge shortly before noon.
The bridge at which the accident occurred
carried the railroad over public highway
One passenger car jumped the track and
dragged two others with it..
The second clasS car was smnshed and five
Of its passengers killed. The other two cars
went down the emhankment and turned
over.
EVERY ONE ABOARD INJURED.
The conductor was badly hurt and very
few passengers escaped without more or
less injury. One has both legs broken, an
other fracture of the skull, and all are cut
and bruised
AS the accident happened in the center Of
st. Joseph village, aid was Immediately
given by the residents and their houses
were thrown open for the reception Of the
dead and wounded. The clergy Of ST.
Joseph were on tho spot, giving aid and
consolation to the wounded and dying
Six bodies have been taken cut of tho
wreck and it is believed that others are still
in the debris. Four or five Of tho injured
are in q dViun condition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
A hotel AFLAME AT NIGHT.

Guests Save Their Lives But Lose
Their fleets.
LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The Grand hotel at
Margate caught fire last night and, despite
the efforts made to extinguish the flames,
the hotel was destroyed. The fire broke
out after the inmates had retired, and the
flames spread with such alarming
rapidity that when the guests were
awakened they had no time to save
their clothing or personal eff cts. but we're
cempellcd TO rush from the burning build
ing in their night clothes Great excite
ment prevailed and many of toe guests had
narrow escapes No lives were lost aud tue
only person reported hurt is barmaid.
who was injured by jumping from a
tvindow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
TOBACCO MEN IN LUCK.

Eastern Buyers Trying to Scoop In
the Crop OF Wisconsin.
JANEsvILLE, WIS, Dec. la.-The s:rug-
gle for Wisconsin tobacco has begun by
descent upon the market Of many eastern
dealers. All last week the demand for
leaf was sharp. but yesterday prices rose
with q lump from 20 10 and even 10
cents. Tho sales have been heavy and no
such exoitemant has been seen ia Che market
since 1885, Throughout the southern part
Of the state ths same aoti sity has prevailed.
From all reports there viii b. a marked
shortage Of good leaf this year, aud tbs Ia
"a ationy ars that eastern buyers are bent
on c0rnenng the market
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
DUDLEY GIVES a BANQUET.
Enriched by spoils de Tries to Out
,.ival tha Glory of Belshazzar,

Enriched by spoils de Tries TO Out
rival the Glory of Belshazzar.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Enriched by PEN
sion legislation, w. w. Dudley gave ban
quet tonight in honor of Attorney General
Michener of Indiana. Covers were laid for
thirty. Among the prominent men invited
were: j. C. Burrows, J. w. Mason, Daniel
Randall. Benjamin Butterworth, ]. A.
Caldwell, J. p. Dolliver, J. n. Tyner, H. c.
Payne, J. M Wilson, K. 2. Porter, W E.
Mason. j. u. Hoyc. J. G. Clunie, w. Z.
Stone, Marshall Cushing, L. A. Whitfield,
George Chandler, j. s. CIarksou, and l.. A..
Grant. The President was not Invited, nor
was Private Secretary Ealtord, buJ Col
Dudley seemed conteat with his collection
OF HarriSon's subordinates and handful OF
congressman. Some Of his invited guests
were not present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
SNOW BOUND STATES.
A Train Runs Into a Drift in Virginia
and is Wrecked


HARRIsoNBURa, VA, Dec. 1s.-The
heaviest snowstorm since the year 1857 pre-
vailed here Tuesday and Wednesday. The
weather was very cold, and the wind blew
perfect hurricane. Buildings in course of
erection were blown down, while roofs and
sheds were mashed in by the weight Of the
snow. The snow is very wet and
heavy, and about twenty-five inches
deep on level. aud it has drifted in some
places from eight to ten feet deep. In the
mountains west of here the snow is said to
be drifted to depth Of twenty to thirty
feet.
SNOW WRECKS A TRAIN.
A wreck occurred on the Valley branch
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, about
two miles north of this place, yesterday
evening. A south bound train, due here at
$50 o'clock, drawn by three engines, ran
into snow drift and was derailed Two
engines were thrown from the track and
demolished, while the third was
thrown across the track. Six per-
sons, all railroad employees, were injured.
The passengers escaped with slight shaking
up. TIE names of the injured are: w. w.
Kronk, conductor. badly scalded jenkins
and Young, engineers, badly scalded, and
Donovan, engineer, scalded and hip broken.
Two tiremen were also scalded. 1t is thought
that none Of the injuries will prove fatal.
The track was torn up badly and the loss 20
the railroad company will probably reach
$4,000.
WHEELING ALL IN WHITE.
WHEELING, w. VA, Dec. 1S.-The most
terrific snowstorm for six years has been
raging for twenty -four hours and a large
amount Of damage has resulted All tele-
graphic communication was cut off all day
yesterday. The city telephone, telegraph
and fire alarm systems are completely
ribly delayed. The loss is large. Street
cars are not running and hack lines are TAX
ing their place. But little business has
been done. There are lively apprehensions
of flood in the city. There is vast
amount Of snow about the headwaters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
MOODY TO BE sEELvED.

South Dakota 20 be Represented by
an Alliance senator.
HURON, s. D., Dec. ls.-A large number
Of democrats aud alliancemen, among them
Judge Trip. Gen. Taylor and p. r. Nc
Clure, are reported 70 have agreed upon a
scheme which they assogt is certain 70 de-
feat Senator Moody. Judge Trip, dem, is
10 be a candidate AZ the outset, aud " he
cannot win on the hrst eight ballots, ar
Haries D., an alliaBceman, 10 20 be placed bo-
IRE ths Joint convention, and the democrats
promise 70 throw their strength - him as q
unit Ths combined dsn0crai-xlliane9 vote
controls tho legislature " majority ~ ;.
Mr., Harden q really damoeraf. and Wa =
democratic oa9dldafs for congress -four
years sEo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
NeW Pc etmaetarF.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l8.---The President
to-day nominated TO he pogtnasters: Nor
gan s. Russell 1T Tuskegee. and Frederick
b. Fay at Union SPRING., Ala.
The Senate to-day coafrined the follow
ing nominations on posttnasters: Duncan
Jordan. a. Cutaoert, Ga. J. Q. 0atllp. at
Darlington Courthouss, $. c.; Philip Ger
lach. at Orangebnrg. 81 z.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
AN ALLIANcEMAN's GRIEVANCE.
A Resolution published That Was
Never offered ct Ccala.

A Resolution published That Was
Never offered ct Ccala.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 1S.-Hon. Z. B.
Wade, secretary of the state democratic
executive committee and holding similar
position in the state farmers alliance, who
was a delegate to the Ocala convention,
said here to-day in an interview with an
american reporter tsat he had been
gr0Ssiy dySsnatcbes @ from oc.ia IN regard
to an alleged resolution binding every mem
her of tie alliance TO subscribe TO the plat
form of the order and support no man for
Office who does not subscribe co these prln-
ciples. He said 10 suca resolution was
offered by himself or any other delegate to
that convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
Idaho's senetors.

BOISE Cry, H.. Dec. lS.-In joint session
to-day in the legislature GOV. George l..
Shoupe, W. J. Mcconnell aud Fred I. Du-
bois were elected United States senators.
according 70 the agreement last night
Messrs Shoups and Mcconnell have the
short terms, ending March 4. 1891, and
March 4, 1898. Alr Dubois gets tbs fuli
term, sx years, from Maron 4 neAt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

NEg ORLKhss La, Dec. iA-Ths steam
boat Lake Washington, plying between
Monroe aud poiuts % Bayou dAFbonne,
was burned this uioraiag, with 800 bales of
cotton. Hor eargo was values a. fxo,O00
lhs amount n lbo Insurance OB Il ls B0t
knowH. Toe bgat vas valued ~ $1,000
sEe VAS insured for s7,5Do. 10 lives sers
i0at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
Coz Works - Auetlon

IEDgAEAPoLIs, Ism. Dec. lS-fho Indian
apolm car work, piant was sold this altar
noon 10 a syndleafo 81 creditors for f5S, 800,
nlth0ugh Receiver Hennlne lad reported
the Appraised value " ths plant al thrsy
times that amouHt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
A Wi,s Murdarar Hanpad

WELLAND, ONT, Dec. 18.-Arthur Holi-
day, VINO murdered his wife by pushing her
over the cIifY at Niagara Falls In July last,
was hanged at S:0l o'clock this morning.
lie walked to the scafYold firmly and with
a smile on bis face. His death was easy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
Lvmph Tor a Duke.

BERLIN. Dec. 1s-The Post maintains, in
the face Of all denials, that the Graad Duke
OF Mecklenburg- Sch werin Is undergoing
treetmsnt by Prof. koea for tuberculosis,
and that he has received several injections
of the lvmuh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
Gave Bismarck a Personal.

BERLIN, Dec. 1s The RefchsanSef0er,
for the first time since tho retirement Of
Prince Bismarck. mentions his name, re-
ferrlng 20 him as having passed through
Berlin on his way 10 frlsderlchsruhs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
THE ASSETS.

According to replies made by Assignee
Jacobs during the investigation, the assets,
exclusive of Mr.. Kean's personal estate
would aggregate, approximately, 81, ,353. 900,
and the liabilities 81, 100000. The assets
consist Of land scrip and notes, $4,000;
stock of the Home Security Vault Com
pany (par value), S37,50o; other stocks,
$4,000; municipal warrants, $4,000; bank
furniture and fixtures, $4,000; cash on
hand, 5000; bills receivable actual value)
$4,000 bonds deposited as security for
loans from the banG, $1,000, 900.
The liabilities are $500, 900 due depositors
and 100000 money due banks on bonds de-
posted for loans.
The investigation disclosed that not only
the Woman's- Christian Temperance Union
Building Association, but nearly all OF the
numerous organiza tions that cluster around
the big temperance union, were depositors
in the bank. Altogether the temperance
organizations have. it is estimated, from
$4,000 upward which they would like to
see we'll out of the wreckage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

CHARLKsroN. q. q, Dee IA Kansas
City has been recommended ~ the ode
uual nleallnE - the Americas Public haAlGh
Association, uhieA q non ln session here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
A PRIVATE BANK FAILS.
The President and His Cashier to Be
Arrested.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 1s.-S. A. Koan,
doing banking business under the name of
s. A Kean q Co., made an assignment in
the county court this morning to Benjamin
+. Jacobs.
On complaint of W. W. Royce. who de-
posted money in the bank on Dec. 5 and
Dec. II, warrants were issued this after
noon for the arrest of Mr.. Kean and his
cashier, George B. Warne, for receiving
money when the bank was known to
be insolveut. Arrangements are being
made to reorgani2e the concern as
national bank. l5 is learned that the de-
posits amount to about $3.50, 900 The most
Of the depositors are well-to-do people, who
will not suffer severely through their losses.
Very few poor people did business with the
hanh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

CALCUTTA, Dee. SIT b expected that
ths II . crop tins season Niii b. larger than
ghe aysfags ana ihai tsu million Hundred
weight riii - aYailable f0F exF2rt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
We WOTNnEp.

1.-THE wounded are: Leonard Whitman Of
Marietta, o.; Mrs. Louise Pepper of Stark
county, Ohio; Ira Cogan. engineer on tho
Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. OF Nor
walk: William Get7danner OF Ada, o..
Charles q. Conrad Of MaSSillon, o.; Will
lam Hall Of Sharodsville. o.; w. NJ. Gsa-
ham Of Norwalk. o.. Ed Landis, conductor
on the Wheeling aud Lake Erie railroad, Of
Norwalk, o. Mrs. Pepper cannot recover.
Mr.. Conrad's chances are doubtful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
DEATH AT A TRESrLE.
The Structure Gives Way Beneath a
Passenger Train.

TOLEDO, o., Dec. 1S-A special from
Norwalk. o., to the Commercial Gazette,
says: Passenger train No. 8, on the
Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. broke
through a trestle near Bolivar this after
noon at o'clock aud killed Mrs. Ada Hall
of Sharodsville, o., Henry Hill and Miss
Carrie Hill Of Shelby county, Illinois, and
one unknown woman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19

A River steamer Burned.

LONDON. Dec. ls-Mrs o'shsa has gOrt
% Paris
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19


ee 'ae .H, election bill was taken 40 in the SEN
The US US AFTERNOON, and Mr.. Coke addressed
ho ,a1I 9vhs e in cpposi ion to it. 1t proposed.
aut5ord1, 70 thrust rudely aside the state
he iI'l.ieS eIaa.ieS who had for century controlled
Gro,r lions, ard to substitute for them an
Ear,,aill partisan Supervisors and deputy
lsga.sies, who are 10 direct ana control
Isrtssno and the polling OF votes, and
ag returning boards to do the count
coS,sa :. a cortiflcation OF the result. OF
ue n.tAS Sns nlll involved the conclusion that
omsF F'9ple Of the several states were, for
b hoa eason, unfit 70 be trusted
repges'It.. ~ tuelr own way elections Tor their
esys st',-Atlyes IA congress, as they had al
|Ai a. S'iss'fore been dolng. Against the
sk sn6 whole, aud ia All as de-
setosn' s'4 ~. es specially against is lbslous re-
| |a,es I, "a ths capacity Of tbs peogls 0f tho
|slms, .sI,goVeTHnlsnt and lts audaclgns
algl en- gn.,on ina az the honesty virtue and
fssssa by s.a lSana ~ the country pers pos
IA ~ ~ federal officials, hs entered bis
|nesi protest
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-08-02
Electricity In Agriculture.

1t appears from the results Of series
OF experiments recently undertaken in
Russia by n. Specnew that electricity
may eventually be made to play prom
inent part in agriculture. These exper-
iments, which extended over five years,
showed that by submitting different
seeds to the action of an electric cur
rent their development is rendered
more rapid and complete. The seeds of
haricot beans, sunfowers, winter and
spring rye were used. A second series
of experiments was made with pot
herbs and Towering plants at Kief. The
influence OF the electrical treatment
was shown by larger crop and by the
growth of vegetables of enormous di-
mansions. In third series Of expert.
ments electricity on large scale was
applied. static electricity being used i'm
stead Of current electricity. The results
were quickened ripening and larger
growth. Barley ripened twelve days
sooner with electro-culture. Potatoes
treated in the same way seldom showed
disease, only to per cent being bad,
instead Of 10 to 40, which is the usual
per centage. An important factor in
this treatment is that vines which have
been subjected to it possess immunity
from phylloxera, and this points to a
new means Of combating the micro
scrOpic diseases which attack vegetable
growth. 1t is suggested as q weapon
with which to fight the potato bug and
the army worm. The cost Of the pro-
cess is comparatively small.-Chicago
News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-08-02
The ARGENTINE REVOLT.

Renewed Fighting and slaughter ut BuenOs
Advantageous Assault ON the 1nsur-
gents The city BOmbarded.
LONDON, July 29.-The Times has the
following from Buenos Ayres, dated
July 81: Noon-Fighting began yester-
day at dawn and ceased at dark, both
sides maintaining their positions. Gel
mans police and cavalry suffered ter
ribly in attacking the Civicas and
troops The PROFESSIONALS were in
trenched in the artillery barracks. The
city during the night was like city OF
the dead, but behind their shutters the
citizens were on the alert, armed with
rifles After nightfall the Civicas ad.
vanced two blocks. The PROFESSIONALS
reopened heavy military fire at dawn
to-day on troops under Vice-President
Pelligreni.
A terrible mistake occurred during the
fighting. The Eleventh regiment sud-
denly turning in favor Of the Provisional
Government, approached the artillery
and before they could make their friend
ly intentions known to the insurgents
they were moved down within q narrow
street.
The Minister Of War was wounded
and the Minister Of Finance was taken
prisoner. Colonel Marmendia, Major
Campos and many other officers were
killed and the commander OF the foe
men was shot by his own men.
A short armistice was held at noon
and an effort was made to stop the
butchery. The armistice lasted one
hour. At one o'clock the ships began
firing on the Government House, Pelle-
GRIM having refused to accept the terms
Of the Provisional Government The
Civica Union seized twenty tug boats
and the gunboats Chacabuca, Mespu.
Cannonade and Retro. The British
gunboats Beagle and Bramble have ar
rived to protect the English inhabit-
ants
Three D m.-The whole navy has de-
clared in favor OF the Provisional Govern
ment. The Patagana is bombarding the
Government House and the Parana Is
Smelling President Celman's residence.
Gunboats command the railways from
the North.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-08-02
ABOUT BIRDS NESTS.
A Generally Accepted Theory Corrected
by Noted Naturalist.

A Generally Accepted Theory Corrected
by Noted Naturalist.
The Talker does not think that all the
things which the lower order of an
imals does can be explained by what is
generally called their 'instinct" Con-
sequently, he is in full sympathy with
the following, by A. R. Wallace: lit is
said that birds do not learn to make
their nests, as man does to build, for all
birds will make exactly the same nest
as the rest Of their species, even II they
have never seen one, and it Is instinct
alone that can enable them to do this.
No doubt this would be instinct II it
were true, and simply ask for proof OF
the fact. This point, although so i'm
portant to the question at issue, is al
ways assumed without proof, and even
against proof, for what facts there are
are opposed to it. Birds brought up
from the egg in cages do not make the
characteristic nest of their species, even
though the proper materials are sup
piled them, and often make no nest at
all. but rudely heap together o guam
tity of materials; and the experiment
has never been fairly tried of turning
out a pair of birds, so brought up in an
Enclosure covered with netting and
watching the result Of their untaught
attempts at Matchmaking. With regard
to the song of birds, however, which is
thought to be equally instructive, the
experiment has been tried, and it is
found that young birds never have the
song peculiar to their species If they
have not heard it, whereas, they acquire
very easily the song Of almost any other
bird with which they are associated" "
Christian at Work.