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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
SLAIN BY HIS SON.

Hon. Samuel Paul Shot Dead as He
Was Eating HIS Supper.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2O.--A special to the
Picay1Gne from Paul's Valley says "The
hard feelings for 30 long existing between
Hon. Samuel Paul and his son, Joe, have at
last been wiped out in blood. About 7:15
o'clock Tonight, as Samuel Paul was
taking his supper in Kiraul's restau-
rant, some one jumped in the door
and raising a double -barreled shotgun
fired, taking the whole top Of Pauls head
OFF. The other barrel was then emptied
into the PROSTATE form. The murderer
then walked away. Parties who witnessed
the act say it was his son, Joe Paul.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A HORRIBLE SUSPICION.
A Possibility That Senator Plumb wss
Emoslmed Before He Was Dead.

a AFoSSlDnity That Senator Plumb Yves
hmoalmed Before He Was Dead.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Plumb
has been In ill-health for SIX months or
more. His splendid constitution had been
gradually undermined by excessive work,
until within year he has had repeated
warnings Of death If he kept on.
He had begun to recognize the
fact, and was consulting DR.. Pepper
Of Philadelphia, whom he visited
last Friday and whom he vas to visit again
this week. Twice he has had attacks such
as that which carried him off to-day, and
both times seemed dead for hours. This is
why his wife, who was at their home in
Kansas not expecting to be here until after
the holiday recess, telegraphed as soon as
she received the news this afternoon that
his body was not to be embalmed until
sufficient time had elapsed to make it GER
tain that he was dead. In a second tele.
gram she alluded to the fact that twice be-
fore he had been thought to be dead and
asked that the embalming be deferred till
there should be no question Of his death.
UNFORTUNATE HASTE.
unfortunately Wnen bneSe kilograms ar
rived the body of her husband had been
embalmed by the direction of Sergeant-at-
Arms Valentine Of the Senate, who took
charge of It and OF the funeral arrange
ments as soon as Senator Plumb was pro-
nounced dead by the physician, who was
hurriedly called In, ex-Surgeon General
Wales Of the navy. Not more than
an hour elapsed from the moment
Senator Plumb's eyes closed till his body
was embalmed. Naturally enough the tel
egrams from his wife have stirred up the
senators and representatives who have
heard of them, and the ugly suspicious
they suggest have produced some vigorous
criticism upon the summary haste with
which the embalming was done. DR..
Wales insists, however, that
there is no doubt that Senator
Plumb was dead and Coroner Patterson
says that he has no intention Of investiga-
ting the matter, because in the first place
he accepts the statement of Surgeon Wales,
and in the second place the process of en-
balming has destroyed whatever evidence
to disprove DR.. Wales statement the brain
might, on autopsy, have furnished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
wATrERsoN EEexUREsfcRrsp.
The Tender to Mills of SECOND Place
Considered an Affront.

Iuo IenQer TO MiItBi OF b9GOnQ Place
Considered an Affront.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 20.-Or the
Crisp-Mills correspondence the Courier
Journal of tomorrow morning will say:
"The letter of Mr.. Mills to the speaker Of
the House is dignifed. manly and direct.
Under the circumstance the proposal of the
speaker was species of affront which a
man of less spirit than Mr.. Mills
might have justly resented. 1t was at the
same time a mistake which democrats ev-
erywhere will regret. Speaker Crisp may
be assured that the appointment OF his late
competitor to the chairmanships OF the ways
and means committee Is required alike by
good party policy and the equities
of the case. His ability is undenia-
BILE and his claim is commanding.
We shall hope that the speaker will see the
matter as 1t truly is, for he is the official
head of the party and must have the party
support, which will depend largely on this
particular issue In the event that he
should not, we fear the copse-
quences, particularly II the connection
of the name Of MIR. Springer with this Inn
portsnt fact should have any foundation to
1t. For Mr.. Springer as democrat aud as
O man We entertain very great re-
specs. and all possible good will.
but his selection would be little short
of q blunder which might bring upon
both very serious discredit. As we have
elsewhere observed, it Is our purpose to
give the new speaker the frankest confl-
dence and most loyal support. 1t is because
of this that we venture to make these sug-
gestions and to sound this note of warning.
In this matter more than any other it is to
be decided whether Speaker Crisp is large
or small man."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
QUICK TIME TO THE SLOPE.
The Canadian Pacific as War Route
for British sailors.

The Canadian Pacific as War Route
for British eailors.
VANCOUVER. B. c., Dec. pa special
naval train on the Canadian Pacific railway
from Halifax arrived to-day, making the
entire journey in six days and twenty
bours. 1t brought S01 sailors and 26 off,
GERS, forming part Of the crew Of her
majestys ships Champion and Pleasant,
now here. These mea take tho places of
those whose time of service had
expired and who left here over
land two weeks ago. The journey
was accomplished In the Same time Gs that
westward The commissiariat arrange
ments on the train were perfect and meals
for the whole number Of men we're served in
thirty~six minutes. A report to be made to
the British governments will be that the
Canadian route is preferable to the Panama
route for reliefs for Pacific stations and
there Is no question that the road in an
emergency could satisfactorily and speedily
TRANSPORT large number of troops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
CONGRESS TO DO NOTHING.
Senator Plumb's Death Removes AL
Prospect of Business.

Senator Plumb's Death Removes All
Prospect of Business.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-The death of
Senator Plumb has negatived any DISPOSE
tion on the part of congress to engage in
legislative business during the few days
that remain before the beginning of the
holiday recess, for the Senate will doubtless
acquiesce to the action of the House
and adjourn on Wednesday next over
the holidays. The obsequies Of the late
Senator Plumb, with a few remarks of
sympathetic regret usual on such occasions,
Senate up to the beginning OF the recess
and the only matter Of business that can
come before the House in the meantime is
the appointment Of the committees. il the
speaker is able to complete his list by
Wednesday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
WALT WHITMAN's ILLNESS.
Physicians Doubt HIS Ability to Re

Physicians Doubt His Ability to Re
cover yrom His Ailnent.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 20.-The condition
Of Walt Whitman, who lies seriously i'll in
his little cottage In Camden, is said by his
physicians tonight TO be unchanged,
although report from his sick
room Is to the effect that
he grows steadily weak. He is suffering
from bronchial pneumonia. AS he is past
70 years Of age fhe physicians do not think
he will be able TO withstand tho ravages of
the disease. and they have about given up
hopes of his recovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
Italy Better Natured.

ROME, Dec. 20.-Baron Fava, late Italian
minister to the United States, was sum-
moned to this city recently and had long
conferences with the president OF the coun-
ell on President Harrison's message. He
has now returned to Naples 1t is asserted
on good authority that diplomatic relations
will shortly be re~established with America.
Baron Fava will not return TO Washing
ton, but will be transferred TO some other
diplomatic post aud some other diplomat
VIII be sent to Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
Fighting in Rio Grande Do Sui.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.--A dispatch from
Buenos Ayres says: "a skirmish has oc-
CURED in Rio Grande do Sui between fed-
eral troops and battalion of the national
guard. The telegraph line has been cut to
prevent the sending OF details Of the en-
gagement"
Another dispatch from Buenos Ayres
says:
1.-THE insurgents, headed by Gen. Saraiva,
have surrounded Santa Victoria, the capi~
tai of the province Of Espirito Santo. Fed
eral reinforoements are marching 10 the
scene from Yagueron.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A NEW TREATY WITH FRANCE.

Minister Reid Delays His Return Home
to Hasten the Negotiations.
PARIS. Dec. 20.-The foreign Office is
drafting treaty Of commerce between the
United States and France. Mr.. Reid. the
American minister, who intended to leave
Paris yesterday for an extended
leave of absence, postponed his de-
partuPe with view of expediting
the treaty negotiations The French
minister, who sailed for New York yester-
day, was FASTENED by the same cause. In
the best informed circles 1t is expected that
an important announcement on the subject
will soon be published The matter has
been carried on VerV quickly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A DUEL AT BUDA-PEsrH.
Pistols Proving Ineffective the Prin-
cipals Resort 60 Swords.

Pistols Proving Ineffective the Prin-
cipals Resort TO Swords.
BUDA-PEsTH. Dec. 10.-Baron Fejervary,
until recently minister of the national de-
fense in the Hungarian cabinet, was one of
the principals in duel fought to-day, tho
news of which caused much excitement
here. The baron's opponent was
Herr Ugron, member Of the
Diet Each gentleman fired two shots
without effect. They then dropped their
firearms In disgust, and continued to duel
with swords After this change Of weapons
both were wounded In the arms, and the
baron had one ear out as we'll. Baron
Fejervary had resigned his portfolio in
order to be able to obtain satisfaction from
Herr Ugron for a speech which the latter
made attacking him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
ELKINS' APPOINTMENT.

Star Router Brady Gleefully Says "The
World Do Move"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - Thomas J..
Brady, the indicted star route Second As
sistant Postmaster General Of ten years ago.
who, with Dorsey, was an honored guest
with Elkins at the soap banquet Of 1880, has
emerged from his obScurity to say of Mr..
Elklns' appointment: "It is very gratifying.
It shows that the reign Of terror of the Gar
field and Arthur days is over. But who
would have thought then that the king Of
the star reuters would be appointed to the
cabinet of the first republican successor Of
Garfield and Arthur The world do move" p"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
ARRESTED FOR swINDLlN9.

The Metropolitan Company Follows
MacCormack Back to Scotland.
NEW York, Dec. 20-John Mac cCormack
who is alleged to have swindled the Metro
politen Life Insurance Company out Of
thousands of dollars some four months
ago in this city, is In custody
at police headquarters. Detective Phil
Reilly arrested ,MacCormack In Edinburgh,
Scotland, Oct. 81, and to-day he reached
New York per steamer Britannia. The
delay was occasioned through getting the
necessary extradition papers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
Lumpkin Locals.

LUaPKIN, GA, Dec 20--Aaron Gawley,
young farmer living about five miles
north of Lumpkin, died Friday, having
taken an overdose of morphine. He had
been in the habit of taking morphine at
times. 4
this week. and many important civil cases
were tried,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A Hotel Rurned.

QUINCY, FLA, Dec. 20.-The Exchange
hotel was burned last night between and
0 o'clock. The fire originated in the second
story from stove. The building was
owned by r. G. Stearns, and was insured in
the Hcsna Insurance Company for $500.
Most Of the furniture was saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A Reform in Ohila.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The Santiago corres-
pondent Of the times says : "In conse-
quence of the delay in the trial of persons
concerned in the Baltimore sailors riot the
Chilian congress proposes to abolish the
antiquated secret Spanish procedure for a
system of open trials The delay causes
irritation here"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
TWO nurnad to Death.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-In a fire In Mirris'
drapery store at Lavender Hill, Battersea,
London, yesterday Ada Dodd and Louisa
Medlam were burned to death. Two others
were badly burned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
A Member Of Parliament Arrested.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Mr. Hastings. men,
Der Of parliament for East Worcestershire,
was arrested to-day on arriving at Folke-
stone from the continent. He Is charged
with defrauding Malvern College Of els, 900
under his trusteeship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
Arrested for EmbezzlementI

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Conrad Zorn, of the
firm of Zorn & Kobell of Munich, was ar
rested on board the Cunarder Aurania,
which sailed Saturday for New York,
charged with embezzement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
Bank Directors Arrested.

BRUssELs, Dec. 20.-Nreotors Wurst and
Kleing Of the General Credit Bank of
Basel, Switzerland, were arrested to-day at
Ostend
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-21
COTTON IN A BLAZE.

1t Was from Savannah and Being
Transferred at New York.
NEW York. Deo 20-A cargo OF 500
bales Of cotton on board a lighter belonging
to the Ocean Steamship Company of Sa-
vannah, Ga, was destroyed by fire this
evening in Brooklyn. The cotton arrived
from Savannah yesterday. The cargo was
TO have been transferred 20 the steamship
Sierus for shipment to Liverpool. The dam
age is about $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

chair, and small table squeezed in at
the end Of the bed next the window.
really am amazed at the capacity of
this room.
The landlady fOrbids many things.
Cooking among them. Fortunately tea
and crackers have no telltalc odor, and
] brew me a cup every night over the
gas jet, then carefully wrap up my tin
cup in a paper sack and she is none the
wiser. 1t may be dishonorable, but it
is economical. Then, too, cheat the
laundress and do wash out my hand
kerchiefs when l am unusually short of
funds, which happens too often for
comfort For amusement take q cable
ride. or sit in my window and sing to
myself. also watch the cat on the
roof and try to coax it in. 1t is getting
tanner. A cat is very good company,
much better than none. OF course my
window opens on . alley. OF late
have noticed man who seems to have
taken the rear room in the opposite
house. Manlike, he lights all the burn
ers of his chandelier and stalks around
his room coatlcss, whistling. totally OBJ
lISIOuS tHdt Incfc may uc gdPa2K pun
lie. Yesterday when l was singing the
''Home Sigh" in the dusk he came to
the window. 1 could see him on &C
count Of his general illumination; he,
of course, couldn't see me. He leaned
out and looked, and looked! He is very
bald. One of those complacent bcings-
only found in the male sex, thank
Heaven:-who thinks any stray glauce
or smile of woman Is a tribute to his
charms
This morning Sunday. too9. rs was
hanging up my handkerchiefs to dry
before the landlady was astir, he hap
pened to come to the window. had
the kerchief by the corners and was
gently shaking it to take out the
wrinkles while il was wet He imme-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
LISTER CULrIvArOR DEVICE.

inches Of the scantling unchamfered by
which to hitch it to the cultivator.
Through the end Of this bore q hole
and fasten, crossways. by bolt, 2x1s
inch piece of wood as indicated SO the
V-trough will stay in the ditch and not
bob out A small hole is bored in each
end of the cross stick, through which
wires, ropes or small chains are Sc
cured and left long enough to fasten to
the inside shanks of the cultivator;
thus holding the trough in the ditch.
and the trough in turn keeping the
shovels out Of the ditch. Lengthen or
shorten the wires, ropes or chains use0.
according Ia size Of the corn and the
amount of dirt you want in the ditch.
We hold the shovels in the ground their
full depth and throw dirt all over the
trough. covering up as much or as little
of the corn rs desired; all weeds not ex-
tirpated BY tho shovels are buried
under the overthrow. BY this method
the work is not hard; in fact, it is easier
than plowing, planting. ETC., by 'old
styles" and, it il much faster, for you
can go ON the run il desired. Make
the trough strong but light. The Sec
ond time through we use shields and
four big shovels, for third time the
same as for regularly planted corn
Orange Judd Farmer:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
THE PROFITABLE HOG.

lt Nust h . Well-Proportioaed Animal
/. with Good Cosstitution.
Good constitution is the first requisite
Of . good hog. therefore let M breed
for this first Such . hog will be
healthy, vigorous, prolific breeder, .
good feeder and less liable to disease.
How are we going TO get this hog? A
hog with . large shoulder undoubtedly
has large lungs. and, if large lungs,
certainly . strong constitution. A hog
with large shoulders and small hams
will gain and fatten - If he had good
hams, while If he have good hams and
poor shoulders he will never gain 50
fast as the other, because he has not as
strong . constitution Never let the
shoulders 90. For form, work for q
moderately long, quite deep body. The
shoulders should be broad and full,
the hams broad and full well down to
the hook, the back broad and hold
ing width well out to the hips and
hams, the neck short, deep and thick.
Have the face. slightly dished and the
nose short The ears should be small
and pendant falling toward the eyes,
the legs wide apart and well set under
the body, the bone round, strong and Of
medium frmncss and the flank well
down. Breed for large hams, large
tail at the base and tapering to its ex-
tremity, short foot from pastern joint
to the end of the toe SO as to avoid
breaking down of the foot.
! Perhaps some will surmise that I
want to breed hoQs with q buffalo
shoulder, so as 10 get the desired con-
stitution. No; I want TO breed . we'll
proportioned hog with . strong con-
stitution. Il would be advisable to use
males Of well-developed shoulders.
Many breeders win coincide with me,
- Il is obvious that . constitution il
the foundation of life, vigor and health,
therefore the stronger the constitution
the better. Select whichever breed
yoa prefer. but take one with the
strongest constitutional. Walter, in
Farm and Home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

ute has been pleased tog give me instead
Of smile. l stepped to the window to
dust my coat at that unhappy moment.
and a girl just opposite was hanging
something white OF the shutter, evil
IDENTITY just washesi from the limp way
it dangled. She caught sight Of me.
and my blood fairly ran cold in my
veins from the look she gave me. She
can't be the singer. I know she must
have bad temper, and no woman that
scowls SO could sing. She is incontro-
vertibly modern katherine. Evident
~ another example Of the proncncss Of
the sex to jump at conclusions. She
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
POULTRY NOTES.

THERE is as much in knowing how to.
feed poultry to the best advantage rs
any stock on the farm. .s.. .s :.
EARLY-HATCHED chickens are the
best for laying and for breeding; select
the best and keep them rf z,es-.. y
/, II any Of the fowls commence droop-
ing around, look after them at once;
there is something wrong. 80 ~ q
II more than one breed is kept cara
must be taken to keep separate if they
are to be used for breeding.
A WILD, fighting hen should never 30
kept for Aatehing. as she VIII rarely
prove satisfactory a. q mother. - .s<
In selecting breeding birds, pick ont
the best and discard all OF the weak,
aiekly ones Generally 1t is best to use
fowls for breeding thst are ut least spe
year old. II pullets are desired. have,
old hens and young cockerels; II roost-
ess are desired reverse thin So taF'no
rule has heen discovered for 3etoFWms.
ing the sex Of eggs; it is all guess w6ek.
Save all the poultry manure " aGs i
tss ssrdea h tAs spring.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

like . rear room. especially when II
Is large and well-lighted. There u
more privacy. / have just moved into
this place and think shall like It The
house is quiet. the outlook not bod. q
the yard is still green and well-kepe
A few tom-cats ON the roofs. Must try
my revolver on them some night Yes,
Pipe Stone avenue is eminently respect
able. The rear view of the houses on
Nebraska avenue is not particularly
Objectionable. The inmates OF the
house are quiet. Hold. not al Of them
are!
This evening heard . soft, sweet
voice singing something mournful, .
dirge or something. Inever went much
on music. The song was entirely too
sad for such a youthful voice. Some
poor. half-starved girl. l suppose. 1t
makes fellow feel confoundedly mean
to see nice. refined girls shut up in .
cell not much better than those 1t
''Bridewell." But what can he do, he
can't take them al under his prctec-
ton!
Sunday is day particularly enjoy.
but this has not been altogether pleas
mt. ! arose rather early to write home
before forgot 1t. l was thinking how
pleased mother would be at the dress I
sent her yesterday. and / suppose my
speaking countepapce- reflected NJ
thought with thats disbolicaa'grin paS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
THEY FELT FOOLISH.
The Diamond Might Have Been Theirs
Well ~ Not.

The Diamond Might Have BeeA Theirs q
Wen ~ Not.
There were five or six of ''us boys" IL
. coach on IN Erie train one day last
summer, when q young man wearing Z
big diamond pin came in. As he seemed
to take special pains tn show of we
presently began to talk about diamondi
and how people were deceived in them,
and he at once cooked up both ears and
became interested. The agent of q
Buffalo wallpaper house had a magnify.
ing glass with him, and we selected him
rs an expert to test what jewelry we
could pass up. He passed all the stones
as fair to medium, and then the stranger
came forward and said:
I'D like your opinion ON this stone.
I got it ut what l consider bargain.
do you call this a diamond?" asked
our expert" after q long look through
the glass.
Certainly"
"Where did you get it ?"
''Of an advance agent who was hard
ap."
"And you PAID"
''Oh, well, I might as well tell you.
! gave him $40, and. it's worth $3.50 or
$500"
"Is it? shouldn't like to offer yor
so for it. You have been made . vic.
tim"
''What! Isn't that diamond ?"
''Yes, such a diamond rs my house
sells BY the pint"
TIE stranger was all knocked to
pieces by the information, and after
considerable swearing he went off and
sat do xn by himself. At Salamanca he
saw some one on the platform he knew
and hurried out to speak with him.
When be returned the pin was gone,
and one of the crowd asked il he had
lost il.
''Not any lost - he replied. ''When
I found out that I had been taken in
and done for l determined to do some
body else. have just sold the pin for
SIS to a sucker friend of mine, and will
charge mp the sos to experience"
Every one Of MS turned cold, but no
one spoke That stone was . genuine
first water, and worth $500 unset IN
Y. Sun.