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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-31
A NEW YEARS REMINDER !

Tomorrow is New Years day. and besides
being the commencement of New Year it is
also the day on which we commence the de-
livery of ICE. Telephone us to-day, or send
us postal card and our wagon will stop at
your house tomorrow.
THE eoRRIE ZOE MANUFACTURING CO.
Telephones 325 and las.
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TIE largest diamondback terrapin farm in
the United States is on Hog Island, and is owned
by Charles R. Lewis of the Maryland and Vir-
ginia Steamboat Company.
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NOTICE.

All bills against the steamship ROYAL
WELSH, Merrix master, must be presented at
our office by or before IL o'clock NJ. THIS DAY,
Dec. 81, or payment thereof will be debarred
A. MINIS SONS,
ConsiRnees.
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Brunswick's Car Line TO be Sole.

BRUNSWICK. GA, Dec. 30.-Rumors of a
deal between northern capitalists and own
ers OF the Brunswick Street Railroad Com
paDy for the purchase of the railroad prop
erty are ahoat tonight. The rumors are
well grounded. Col w. E. Kay of Good
year 81 Kay, attorneys for the purchasing
parties, admitted, when convinced of the
rumors, that negotiations are pending. but
ne will not divulge further information
The hne will be made electric aud ex-
tended
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THE CHATHAM BANK.

SAVANNAH, GA, Dec 80, 1891
The Board Of Directors has declared a divi-
dend of per cent, IS! so per share) from the
earnings Of the past six months, payable to
stockholders of THIS DAYS record on and
after JAN. 4, 1892
The transfer books will be closed from DEC.
% to JAN. 4, inclusive.
R. f. BURDELL, Cashier.
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For constipation, biliOusness and kidney
affections take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Ad
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NOTICE To SHIPPERS.

On and after FRIDAY. JAN. 1, 1892, all ship
ments destined to points on or reached via this
line from Savannah proper, and also all ship
ments for points via the South Bound railroad
must be delivered at new brick warehouse on
West Broad street, entrance to same at Central
railroad cotton yard.
A I. WILKINSON Arant
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MEETINGS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. 1. 1890, the basis OF meas
urement Of all advertising in the MORNING News
will be agate or ct the rate of ST. 40 an inch for
the first insertion. No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 90.
RIoHMoSD AND DAHvILLE RAILROAD Co.,
OPERATING @. r. r. OF GA. LEASED AND
CONTROLLED r. r. AND s. S. LINES,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. %. 1891.
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balm in Gilead" for you by taking Sim.
mons Liver Regulator for your diseased liver.
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.LNoTICn To IERssELs.

Owing to en- accident to the draw span over
81. Augustine Greek, the draw cannot be orened
for tho passage of vessels until p. NJ. Jan. /
1t will not interfere with the passage Of trains
VFTr II. r. DILL, Superintendent.
SAYASSAu Dec 30. 1917
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ELECTION NOTICE.
AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 20, 1891
On MONDAY, the 9TH DAY JANUARY, 1899
an election for seven Directors to manage the
affairs of this company the ensuing year will be
held at the Banking House of Hull & Lathrop
between the hours Of 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ.
W. s. LAWTON, President.
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Indigestion. Dizziness. Take BEEcHAM's
PILIS.-Ad.
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CALIFORNIA re syrup CO.
,, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK EEW EoRK. nv
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
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RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAILROAD Co.
OPERATING THE c. r. r. OF GAS LEASED
AND CONTROLLED r. r. LINES.
MAIN STEM DIVISION;
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT.
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New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
DrsGRACEFUL SCENES AT 4 HANGING.

omaha May GA dispatch to "Tbe Bee y from
Broken Bow says, "Albert Havenstine, the murderer
OF william Ashley and Hiram Rotten, was hanged thlS
afternoon. When the trap sprung Havenstme S
body shot down six feet. There was snap ana
roan and the body fell to the ground The rope had
broken Hayenstine, half conscious, was at once
ncked HID by the sheriff asd his deputies and brought
back 10 the gallows. The rope was doubled and the
trap was again sprung This time his neck was broken
"Fully 5000 persons had gathered from the sur
rounding country but in order to witness the hanging
they were obliged TO resort to mob violence
stockade sixteen feet high had been erected around
the callows Just outside the Jail. The crowd made
dash al the fra structure and In twinknng II was
completely torn down, exposing the gallows TO view.
As soon as this accomplished the crowd became
ordar
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
TWO CLEVER THIEPES CAPTURED

EACH HAS RECORD OF CRIME AND BOTH
WERE BADLY WANTED BY THE POLICE.
Two Important arrests were made on Thursday
evening that Of Joseph Shananan at West and Jay ss
and that of Henry Oliver. known " Big Hen" at
West Third-st- and South Flfth-ave. Shananan, who
described himself as clerk. living in IIoboken aged
tyventynine years No 1850 in the Rogues Gallery
and Oliver who lives at No "a Roosevetst, and keeps
oI1 in the same gallery. They are excOnvicts and
dangerous till-tappers.
In 1880 shananau with "Bun" Mehan, " Red'
Cody and "Tommy7 Holland boarded and robbed a
vessel in Flushing Bay the mate of which surprised
them and shot Holland who fell overheard and was
drowned The Others were captured and served ten
wears each N prison. shanansn "pal" of the
notorious Harding, who robbed two banks in day
some years ago, and then broke out Of the court
room at General sessions at his trial, escaping re
arrest TILL six months afterward.
Henry Oliver served five years in Canada for bring
ing stolen goods into the country. The goods" were
t45Ooo in bonds which he had stolen in Detroit, ard
this charge was the only one he could be held under,
as there was then no extTadtion treaty. His pals"
were Van Hunt and Joe" Clafy, who are now living
retired life in the prison Windsor, Ontario Oliver
has served terms also in the Seng sing, Albany ana
Queens County penitentiares.
On May 10 shananan entered the store Of John
Sacks, 40. 591 Tenthsve., and by getting $40 bill
changed found where the money kept in the safe
lie then ordered a cup OF tea and some paper, and
began writing letter near the safe. when OhVef en-
tered ans distracted the attention Of the girl In charge
shananan then departed and with him went SloO
This Is the complaint which they were arrested on
Thursday. There is also long list of petty crimes
charged 20 the men.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
GorpFrRrs LICENSE NOT REVOKED.

A question which has been agtating the minds OF
The people OF West Harlem for long time was
definitely settled by the Board OF Excise yesterday
morning. II took the Board seven minutes by the
clock 10 reach the decision that GOepfer was entitled
u the license for the proposed liquor shop at Onehun-
ored and TWEEN -seventhst. and Seventhave. There
the church people 70 hear the de-
cson When the question put as 10 whether or
not Goepferts license should 5e revoked, Commission
Koch and Fitzpatrick voted no, and Commissioners
Noakim voted yes. Messrs. Koch and Fitzpatrick
asserted that there not sufficient evidence produced
al the hearing 10 show violation OF the law in the
procuring Of the license, that there had been fraud
Or Misrepresentation. Commissioner Meahdm insisted
that it as plain the nose OIL mans face that
Miller secured the license through Goepfert and that
Miller, a matter OF fact, the owner OF the liquor
shop
II was finally decided 10 refer the question to the
Boards advisory counsel Colonel Edward BT0wn' as
u whether they had the right 10 revoke the license
hr. Brown decided that the Board had not the right
Then the following resolution adopted by the two
Commissioners who sustained the license:
Whereas Counsel 70 the Board having reported that
there Is no evidence Of fraud misrepresentation III
tne piocuratOn of the license from this Board ana no
cnsfge having been made OF any violation OF ule EA-
else laws
Resolved That the license be not revoked.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
THE SIX DEMOCRATIC ALDERMEN BACK
BUSINESS RESUMED IN THE BRIDGEPORT CoUN-
GIL CHAMBER PROMPTLY UPON
THEIR ARRIVAL.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 22.-The six Democratic
Aldermen who deserted Mayor Marigold and the re-
naming members OF the Board on Wednesday night
and left the city returned here this noon from New
Haven and proceeded directly 10 the City Hall, where
the Mayor and the Republican members had remained
ever since their departure Before the six desertcrs
reached the Council Chamber City Sheriff Taylor who
had warrant for their arrest, served the papers upon
them and escorted them to the chamber. AS they
filed into the room Mayor Marigold called the Board
to order and at undertook to transact business
The Democrats objected to any business being done
under the call for Wednesday nights meeting, on the
ground that the time had expired.
After considerable discussion, the nominations OF the
Mayor for the several boards to which the Democratic
members objected at the previous meeting were
again presented and were passed. Alderman Ward
Democrat who remained with the Republicans, voted
with them strong protest made by the DEM
ocras The corrected minutes offered by Mayor Mari
gold were also passed under protest The regular
routine business which had accumulated was then
t.ken up and acted upon under protest BY the DEM
OcratS,
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
prR1rc nEoUEsrs OF Z. A. WHITE.

Boston. May 22.-The will OF E. A. White, fled for
probate after beQucst TO his ." faithful clerk OF
10000 gives $4,000 in trust for his daughter, Mrs
Rowe and her children. the residue Of the estate to
be held IN trust for his widow, and at the death OF
the latter the following institutions to receive the
amounts stated : Hcme for Aged Men, Home Of Aged
Women Home for Aged Couples, wardens and vestry
of Christ Church. on salem Young Christian Union.
and the Children's Mission to the Children Of the
Destitute $4,000 cach Massachusetts Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Animals and the Society Tor
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, $1,000 each.
IL is then povided that in case of the death OF the
children of Mrs. Rowe, without issue, the sum OF
800 900 Is to be expended in the erection Of statues
drinkine fountains and other suitable ornaments in
,be nublc parks OF Boston. The will, il Is stated
will probably be contested behalf OF the child Of a
deceased daughter II Frceport, Ill.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
SUICIDE FOLLOWS FAILCRE.
THE PRESIDENT OF MEMPHIS SHOE COMPANY
KILLS HIMSELF.

THE PRESIDENT OF MEMPHIS SHOE COMPANY
KILLS HIMSELF.
Memphis, Tenn, May 22.-The Hin Shoe Company
failed yesterday and William Villas Hill, Che president
Of the company, immediately thereafter committed
suicide. The failure Of the firm directly due to
the failure Of the Lynn Davis Shoe Company, which
owed the Hin Shoe Company between 100000 and
100000. President Hill received telegram from
the Lynn firm about O'Clock yesterday advising him
TO assign TO protect himself lie gave orders soon
after that this be done and without word left the
store; lie went direct TO his home Pontotocst.,
reaching there about O'clock Climbing over the
fence he entered the house by the back door and
went to his room. Here he undressed and taking
Winchester rife from its position the fireplace
went to the bathroom where he shot himself. He
thirty ytwo years old prominent in social circles and
a nephew Of ex- Postmaster General Villas The la
bilities Of the company about 100000 and the
assets 100000, the creditors principally Eastern
parties.
Boston, May 22.-The announcement Of tho assign
ment Of the Hill Shoe Company, Of Memphis, and the
suicide of its president, consequent upon the sus
pension OF the Davis Shoe Company created quite stir
In this city, 1t is stated that several shoe and leather
concerns in Boston held the Hlll Shoe Company's
paper. indorsed by Mr.. Davis. The company's last
statement Q500) declared that the company's stock
then S135 O0O merchandise indebtedness. 10000
Outstandngs Of the company, about $4,000. Tho
company had ten travelling and sold in Tennessee,
Arkansas Alabama Florida and Indian Territory.
The officers Of the company were reported TO have
the confidence of the public, 10 be active enterprising
energetic young of good character. The COM
panys sales in 1880 stated 10 be S350,000.
"The Boston News Bureau" says We hear from
good sources that the liabilities involved in the assign
inent of Mr.. Joseph Davis will amount to S3,0O0000
tha crnditors
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
THE PRATT FIELD AT AMHERST DEDICATED.

Amherst. Mass, May % (special.-A large audience
witnessed the opening and formal dedication OF Pratt
Field AmheIsts now athletic grounds, this afternoon'
The exercises were simple but effective Dr. EDWARD
Hitchcock professor Of physical education made n-
trodnctory remarks and was followed by the Rev.
Dr. Michael Burtham, Of Springfield with the oedica-
torv prayer F. d. Pratt Of Brooklyn, the Donor
ada the formal presentation OF the field to the college
IN an address in which he reviewed the history OF the
old Blake Athletic Field. The field was formally
accepted by President Gates for the college. The
nome plate was then placed In position by the base
ball manager J. p. Woodruff and the football manager
W. NJ McClelland, while the championship baseball
pennant was noated from the hagpole OF the grand
stand.
The nine then proceeded to complete the of
the day by defeating Dartmouth 10 TO l, In the
championship game.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
PARTICULARS OF TAMAsEsE'S DEATH.

Washington, May 22.-ConsuGcnea scwall, at
Apla. samoa, has transmitted to the Department Of
state particulars Of the death Of Tamasese, formerly
recognized by the German Government as King OF
samoa. whose attempted usurpation Of the throne
caused the loss Of the German and American fleets In
samoa and threatened TO lead TO serious complications
between the two nations. His demise has already
been briefly reported. Tamasese. who had been in bad
health for considerable time. died April II, while
hcnc carried ON bis boat to his house at Luun, on
his return from Aleifatl He was about sixty one
vears old He was buried with Christian ceremonies
in charge of the London Mission pastor
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DELEGATES WORK
EXPLAINED TO THE COLONIAL LEGISLATURE
BY Mr.. MoRINE-URGING THE PASSAGE



st. Johns y. F.. May % (speciaD.-Mr. Monne'
who recently returned here from London, where ne
left his fellow delegates, today addressed both branches
of the Colonial Legislature with great effect explain
ing and defending the Of the delegates
which was generally approved Mr.. MoHne read a
dispatch from the delegates urging the immediate
passage of the draft of the bill which the speaker
brought from London with him. In order to strengthen
the case of Newfoundland In the House OF Conhois'
The bill secures the enforcement of the modus vVehd
the arbitration award and the treaties Tor one year
and provides that at the expiration of that period
permanent act shall be passed. II Mr. Bona, .he
Colonial Secretary, Yields the bill will pass and the
Government will be saved.
All tie proceedings In regard TO this eelsHtoh arc
conducted with closed doors. There is much popular
Indignation at the prospect that local Coeftionn u
measure may be passed in secret and 1t Is hoped tha'
Lord Knutsford's bill will be withdrawn.
London. Nav 22-The consideration Of the New
,oundlspd bill in the House Of Commons Is fixed ior
Thursday In the event OF the Colonial LEGISLATURE X,
ouirine time to discuss their measure the Government
viii DELAY the Imperial measure. The Ministers al-
near confident that Newfoundland VIII pass medSuo
In harmony with the Imperial pohcy.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
RrpUB1JcAr NOMINEES IN KENTUCKY.

Lexington, Ky, May 22.-The Republican state
Convention closed It's abors By nominating the follow
ing ticket
For Governor--T A. Wood, of Mount sterling,
Attoruey G cperal-L. j. Crawford, OF Newport.
Treasurrr-F I'll Farmer, OF somerset.
snne,Snfendent OF Pubhc Instucton-L. '. Dodge
VI REGISTER OF the Land Onice-w. J. A. Rardin OF
clerk Of Court of Appeals-E. r. Blaine. OF Lex
ington. ,--,
The resolutions adopted indo'se President Harnsoh
Administration the new Kentucky Constitution, aud
nrov for an election law that VIII Give every
American citiren equal rights at the polls 4
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
THE NEW PORTUGUESE CABINET.
SWORN IN BY THE KING-wELL RECEIVED BY
THE PREss-ITS POLICY.

THE PREss-ITS POLICY.
Lisbon, May 22.-The King to-day received the Min
listers of the new Cabinet and administered 10 them
tho oath of office. The programme of the new Cabinet
discoses a liberal policy, embracing liberty OF the
press the commutaton of the sentences OF political
offenders great reduction of the expenditures OF the
Colonial War and Public Works departments, de-
crease in the salaries of public officials, and the con-
cuson Of treaties Of commerce with foreign nations.
The new Cabinet has been well received by the
press. 1t probable that the different parties in
the Chamber of Deputies Will be completely recon-
structed.
Senior Marianne Carvalho the new Minister OF
Finance, in interview to-day declared that he had
fuu confidence IN the credit Of the country ETcsT-
thing he said Would be retrieved by strong Govern
ment determined upon serious economic reforms The
Government, he maintained ought to favor the estab-
lshnent Of large companies in Mozambique in order TO
develop the natural resources of that territory.
The payment of the coupons OF the Portuguese rene
and railway bonds due July is assured.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
A STORM IN yEW-yERSEY.

Brldgeton " j.. May % (Special-A tremendous
storm OF hail and rain struck this city at 80 p M
TODAY. The storm was accompanied by terrific thun-
der and lightning, and wind that tore up several
large trees, uarooied houses and created no little
consternation Four church spires were slightly dana
aged, a portion Of the Cumberland Glass Company's
works was blown down, and the Central Hotel slightly
DAMAGED. The muchneeded rain has settled in for
the night and II will do much good TO the strawberry
md hay
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
SHOT AT THE DOG. HIT THE MAN.

Policeman Richard Bennett, Of the Mulberry7st.
station house. while patrong upper Centre-st about
p. m. yesterday, mad dog running down ths
street The animal attempted 10 bite several persons
ana did succeed In tearing a piece out OF boys
uoase Ia front Of No 22l Centrest The officer hred
al the dog but his aim was bad and the bullet struck
e Sidewalk glanced OFF and struck in the face Rudolph
yyoss, nineteen years old, clerk, living at NO 90
fHst stave The wound slight. 80 a.,
lhe policeman succeeded i'm killing the dog with tls
second discharge Of his revolver
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
MIR. GLADSTONE AT HAwARDEN.

London. May 22.Mr. Gladstone mas recovered lroll'
tho influenza. and this morning he went 10 Hawaiden
large number Of his admirers gathered at the rail-
wav station here To witness his departure, and wheh
he appeared he was warmly cheeled. Mr. Gladstone
arrived at Hawarden the worse for his raiiroao
Journey and in open carriage to nc NceorS
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
FAILING FOB RsH1EF A MILLION
THE STAR RUBBER COMPANY. OF TRENTON.
UNABLE TO MEET ITS LIABILITIES.

UNABLE TO MEET ITS LIABILITIES.
Trenton, May % (speciaD.-Rnmors prevailed TO-
day 10 the effect that the Star Rubber Company was
in financial difficulty. The officers Of the company
are Jonathan Steward, president; Philip P. Dunn,
treasurer; and Thomas A. Bell, secretary and man
ager. Woodbury. D. Holt, counsel for Mr.. Steward,
said that 1t that the company was in trouble
There had been q contraction of credits, he said and
the company's liabilities are more than they can meet
He was hopeful that some arrangement TO prevent
collapse would be made tomorrow. Secretary Bell
he added. had informed him that the company would
pay So for every one 1t owed. 1t is said that
preferences Will be given tomorrow follows: Jon
athan steward, $4,000; Thomas A. Bell, $4,000; ;
Philip p Dunn, $4,000; William I. Van Nest, $50.
OOO These capitalists behind several other rubber
and crockery concerns all of which are affected by the
condition of the STAR whose liabilities may foot up
a half-million dollars
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
FOR ENLARGED TRADE WITH GREAT BRl

FOR ENLARGED TRADE WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
Ottawa May ga meeting Of men interested in
the question of preferential trade arrangements be-
tween Great Britain and the colonies held in the
Parliament buildings to-day. number Of Members Of
Parliament were present. After full discussion it
decided to present for the consideration Of the House
resolution affirming the dcslrabty Of memoializing
the Imperial Government to call conference of repre-
sentatives from the mother country and the colonies
for the purpose Of considering the best means of pro-
noting inter imperial trade.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
THE FRENCH TARIFF DEBATE.
DEFEAT OF MOTION TO REJECT THE FIRST
ARTICLE OF THE BILL.

ARTICLE OF THE BILL
Paris, May 22.-It the debate ON the tariff In the
Chamber of Deputies to-day the right of the Govern
ment TO make treaties discussed Ministers Ribot
and De FTeycinet maintained that the Government had
the right 10 conclude treaties modifying the mini
mum tariff, with the assent of the Chamber. motion
10 reject the first article of the Tariff bill useless in
view of Governments 10 change the mini
mum tariff. was rejected by a vote of 342 to 1G2.
Marsclles May 22.-The flour merchants of this city
have drafted memorial protesting against the report
Of NJ. Vger, member of the Customs Committee OF
the Chamber of Deputies advising a reduction Of the
duty on fceign wheat from five francs to three francs
per hectolitre for year The flour merchants declare
that this reduction will ruin their trade, and they
add ten flour chants have already been compelled
TO close their establishments
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
10 LONGER EXECUTOR OF THE HESDRA ESTATE

IIayerstraw. y. y, May % Special. There is a
new featuIks in the Hesdra viii contest. in
which IS involved a large estate and which has been
In court for several years. MillaTd F. Onderdonk,
formerly OF Nyack but at present resident OF Fair
field " j. is no longer executor Of the will OF E. d.
Hesdra his letters testamenty having been revoked
on the ground that he j. nonresident OF this state.
Mrs. Amanda Tordod hse been named as Mr. onder-
donk,s successor but the court fixes her bonds at
,1o 900 and these she has not yet furnished, there
is Al present no one acting as executor or admins
traitor of the estate.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
o,opr.cp OF WHEAT IN CANADA.

Toronto May o2-At a meeting here Of the DO,
minion Mlllcrs' Association was discovered that
there ere only 5000 900 bushels OF wheat In gram ana
manufactured in the Dominion this quantity Doing
LOCO 900 bushels short Of the estimated requirements
~ Tho members OF the association. The members
were under the impression that there was surplus
until comparison Of notes revealed shortage ana
tba association will endeavor to institute system
similar IN that In Great Britain whereby the DuhDer
Of bushels Of wheat or other gram III s'OoA ''h W
ascertained at any time.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-23
DAMAGE DONE BY A wATERsPoUT IN PARIS.

DAMAGE DONE BY WATERsPOUT IN PARIS
paris Nav GA terrific storm passed over this
city last night causing considerable damage and Great
inc much ALARM During the passage Of the storm a
huge waterspout formed in the Champs Elysees trav
eed the Place de la Concode and burst in the Jardin
Acc Tp,leries uprooting trees, destroying lawns and
flower beds and washing away pathways. In addi
don thunderbolt fell In the Esplanede des Invsdes
huf tAeIe was no loss OF life.