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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
ELKINS CONFIRMATION.
Ex-senator Davis Working Among
the Democratic Senators.

Ex-senator Davis Working Among
the Democratic Senators.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The West Vir-
ginia senators, Messrs. Faulkner and Ksnna,
have been telling everybody that there was
no doubt shat the nomination of Stephen B.
Elkins to be Secretary of War would be
confirmed. They expected all the repub-
licans to vote for 1t, and il it should happen
that any OF the republicans would not vote
for 1t enough democrats, including them
selves, would do SO to make the confirma-
ton certain. Mr.. Blkins seemed to think
when he was here last week that his conflr-
nation was assured and so stated, but the
appearance of his father-in-law. the shrewd
and energetic ex-senator Davis of West
Virginia, in the Senate chamber this AFTER
noon just before the final exercises OF the
Plumb funeral. interviewing Senators Cor
don, Cookreil, Harris and other
old democratio senators, with whom
Senator Davis used to sit on
the democratic side, indicated an uncer-
tainty about the confirmation of his son-in-
law. x-Senator Davis and the two West
Virginia senators, who seemed to be actively
assisting him, took all the time there was
before the remains of Senator Plumb
actually arrived in plying democratic soma
tors with their arguments, and by the time
they had to desist ex-senator Davis seemed
to be pretty well satisfied with the result.
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CRIsP,s Committees.

Makeup of Those on Ways and Means
and Transportation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Speaker Crisp
has completed his ways and means commit-
tee and has filled all but two places on the
committee of appropriations. The ways
and means committee consists OF six northl.
rn democrats and four northern demo.
crats and five northen republicans.
The only members ON the
democratic list who have seen SER
vice on the committee before are
Mr.. McMillin Of Tennessee, Mr.. Wilson Of
West Virginia and Judge Turner of Geor-
gia. They rank on the committee in the
order named after the chairman, Mr..
Springer OF Illinois Then comes Mr.
montgomery OF Kentucky, Mr.. Whitney Of
Michigan, Mr., Shively OF Maryland, Mr..
Bryan OF Nebraska. Mr.. Cochran OF New
York and Mr. Stevens of Massachusettss
democrats; and ex-Speal1er Reed of Maine
and Messrs. Burroughs OF Michigan, Payne
Of New York, Dalzsll Of Pennsylvania and
McKenna OF California, republicans.
LEANINGs OF THE DEMOCRATS.
The democratic membership justifies the
prediction that Speaker Crisp would have q
conservative committee IL no considered
any division probable In tho democratio
ranks. The aggressive tariff reforIners can
hardly count with certainty on more than
four Of tue ten democratic members. These
four are Mr.. Nc 1illin, Mr. Wilson, Mr..
6hively and Mr.. Brysn. The other mem
bers have Che reputation at least OF advo-
eating only moderate stops In the direction
OF reduced duties. One OF the best equipped
and most aggressi, tariff reformers wbo
las served ON the committee for the lnsb
three Congresses, Mr.. Breckinridge Of Ar
KANSAS was shifted &C the last moment to
the committee on appropriation and BourSe
Cochran Of New York was put In his Dace.i
THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES.
The appropriations committee still lacks
two OF tse democratic members. The lisb
now stands: Messrs Holman OF Indiana.
Forney Of Alabama, Sayers of Texas.
Breckinridge Of Kentucky, Compton OF
Maryland. Mutcher Of Pennsylvania, Will
son of Missouri and Breckinridge Of Arkan.
sns. democrats; and Henderson of Iowa.,
Cogswell OF Massachusetts,, Dingley OF
Maine, Bingham Of Pennsylvania and
Grout Of Vermont. republicans. Mr.. Dock
cry OF Missouri, who was a supporter oe
Mr.. Mills, Is dropped off the committee
after serving several terms
Speaker Crisp has decided to make the
democratic membership Of the
committees on Invalid pensions a.mosr
entirely OF union soldiers and wiii
place Mr.. Martin Of Indiana at its head.
Mr.. Martin is an eager advocate Of a serv-
ice pension, or at least he was when his
party was not in power. He probably viii
not be allowed to bring up any general leg->
islation during the coming season session.
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KILLED IN THEIR CELLS.
Three Men Lynched for an Attempt to
Kill Woman.

IQT66 GeD 1YICu60 iOT du ALb6kupb TO
Kill Woman.
LITTLE Rock, Dec. 21.-A special to the
Gazette from Dewitt, Ark, says: ''This
morning at Q o'clock G body of masked men
entered the jail at this place, and shot to
death J. a. Smith. Floyd Gregory and
Nose Henderson who were confined therein.
The crime for which these men paid the
penalty with their lives originated in
divorce proceedings by Mrs. Mary
j. Smith against her husband,
J. A. Smith, one Of the victims OF this
mornings tragedy. The suit was fought
vigorously by both parties, but Mrs. Smith
was granted divorce and given Judgment
for one-third OF her husbands property.
On the night of Dec. Q. a negro named Nose
Henderson went to the house Of Mrs. Smith
and shot her with load Of buekshot, shoot
ing off the fingers and thumb of her right
hand, the load passing through her shoulder
into the wall Of the dwelling.
CONFESSION.
The negro was recognized and captured
and made a confession, In which be stated
that be was to receive from Smith $175 in
money, eighty acres Of land, four head of
cattle and horse for committing the crime.
Smith and his son-in-ls~, Gregory, were
arrested aud preliminary trial was had
before Squire joseph Sacridor, and
the bonds Of Smith and the negro were
placed at 81, 900 each, and that Of Gregory,
who, with Smith piloted the negro to the
house Of Mrs. Smith. where the shooting
was done. at $1,000, in default Of which
they were sent TO Jail 1t was reported that
Smith and Gregory would give bond to-day
and be released. This report, 10 is thought,
caused the killing this morning. The mob
was composed Of fifteen or twenty men
and was very quiet and orderly. Some
twelve or fifteen shots were fired into the
prisoners, all of whom were instantly killed.
The mob left no clew TO their identity, and
it is hardly possible that their names will
ever be known. There is no excitement
over the matter here IN town end business
Is going on as If nothing unusual had hap
neDad IN
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NO NEWS FROM cRILn.
The State and Navy Departments In
an Uncommunicative Mood.

The State and Navy Departments IN
an Uncommunicative Mood.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.-The officials of
the state and navy departments observed
studied reticence to-day in regard to Chilean
affairs. 1t was learned, however, that no
communications have been received from
Chile by either department since Thursday
last, when the Secretary Of State received
long message from Minister Egan.
While no positive information can
be obtained as to the exact character OF
this message 1t Is known to have reference
TO the case of the political refugees now
under the protection of the American min
lister. Ii is understood that no action will
be taken by this government until it Is off,
cially advised OF the result OF the investiga-
tion by the Chilean authorities Of the kill
ing of the sailors Of the Baltimore.
The United States ship Boston left Mon
teyideo Dec. IL, and win reach Valparaiso
In day or two.
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RUssIA's FAMINE.
Count Tolstoi Out OF Patience with
the Government


ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 2l.-Cuunt TolstJi,
who has Just returned from the famine
stricken districts. was interviewed to-day
on the present state Of affairs among the dis
tresssd people. He announced that his CO.
worker, NJ. Koyefsky, recently died OF in-
huenza. Count Tolstoi declared that IL the
government would promote village indus
tries,. sufficient work could be
found 20 keep Off actual starvation.
The ordinary authorities, ne said, should
establish public feeding places. He him
self bad started thirty such places, which
fed 800 persons daily at q cost OF shilllngs
monthly for each person. The meals con-
sisted OF wholesome vegetable porridges,
without meat. Ignorance as to the situa-
ton and the amount OF the stocks
Oh grain, he said, prevents proper
II the government ascertained tire true
state OF affairs, supplies could be brought
from America and other countries.
OPPOSED TO RAILWAYS.
The count Indignantly opposed the gov
ernment plan Of building railways, which
ne said were curse and would ruin Russia
Railways would deprive the peasants Of
their only occupation in winter, when field
work being impossible, by acting as carriers
they earn sufficient 60 procure food
loI thelr norbeS anu Keep themselves IN con-
dition until field work reoommonces. The
count stated that wealthy peasants, to set
an example, eat mouldy bread and then
give the came TO the workmen and their
children, thus causing terrible infant mort
ality.
ORGANIZING RAILWAY TRAFFIC.
The czar has sent Col. Wendrich to Ros-
ton invested with absolute powers to or9a-
ntse railway. traffic, so as to eifect the dis.
tribution OF corn. The cgarwitx has Just
donated $4,000 roubles TO the famine fund
while the grand dukes. George Alexander
aud Sergins, have each contributed 40, 600
roubles TO the fund. Money for relief pur-
poses Is also flowing in freely from other
sources. ~
CORRUPTION ON EVERY HAND.
MOSCOW, Dec. 2l.-Corruption is SO in
grained In all classes Of society that the
Grand Duke Sergius, brother of the czar, is
making himself intensely unpopular by his
efforts to suppress fraudulent practices.
Al recent meeting of wealthy merchants
the grand duke was roundly hissed. The
latest scandal is misaporopriation OF S12,-
800 sent TO the Orla branch of the Red
Gross Society, OF which the czarina is the
chief patroness. for relief purposes among
the famine stricken people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
PLUMB's SUCCESSOR.
ingalls, Appointment Improbable on
Account of a Row

ingalls, Appointment Improbable on
Account Of Row.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dec 21.--T'he list OF
probable successors to the late Senator
Plumb is increasing rapidly. The candi-
dates most prominently mentioned are
Chief Justice Albert Il. Horton, ex-Con-
gressman E. N. Morrill,, ex-Congrersnau
8. r. Peters, George r. Peck, general solici-
tor Of the Santa Fe railroad; ex-Gov
Thomas A. Osborne, Benjamin Simpson
and George T. Anthony.
Justice Horton. who has been more promi-
nently mentioned than any other politician,
stated this morning that under no circum-
stance would he accept IL the position was
rendered TO him. The personal enmity be-
tween Gov. Humphrey and ex-senator In
gals. it is believed, places Mr.. Ingalls, out Of
the race. There is now some talk OF Gov.
Humphrey resigning and making Lieut.
Gov. Felt governor, who could appoint
Gov. Humphrey senator. Neither Gov.
Humphrey nor Lieut.. Gov. Felt would con-
sent to be interviewed concerning this
rumor. Gov. Humphrey said he would not
even consider the sit ustion at all, until
after the obsequies and interment, and
intimated that any candidate who showed
indecent haste in pressing his claims would
lose all chances of appointments.
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TERMINAL ONABIG BOOM
ALL TIE sECURIrIEs OF THE COM.
PANY JUMP UP.


Wall Street FUN OF Bull Talk in Re-
ference to the Concern = Another
Strong Financier Added to the d.
rectory -Important Changes IN the
Richmond and DanvilIe Probable.
New Yong. Dec. 21-The Brice- Thomas
people are noe the men to lose golden oppor-
tuuities through anything like neglect.
They are full graduates in Wall street
schooling and know the value OF Striking
when the iron Is hot" The present broad
bull market ls here in the nick Of time for
furthering their movement 10 Richmond
Terminal They have taken hold OF the
market in real earnest and have unquestion-
ably inaugurated genuine boom In all the
Richmond Terminal securities. Within the
last three or four days the common stock Ia
up from lo1< to 1871, the preferred stock,
from 81 to 81, the 8 per cent bonds from "a
10 80 and the 9 per cent. bonds from So
10 90.
THE STREET BuZzTNG.
All closed at the top figures to night and
the street is fairly buzzing with bull talk
Fred Olcott has not yet announced his
stockholders' COMMITTEES, but 1t Is said they
are all selected and will inspire unboundsd
confidence when their names are published
The Terminal directors met to-day and
elected w. Il. Strong, a member of the
board. Mr.. Strong IS of the widely known
banking house Of Work. Strong g. Co.. and
stands in the front rank Of Wall streeb
notables His fortune is ample aud his per-
sonal reputation Is most enviable. His elec-
tion to the Terminal directory Is heartily
approved by Wall street. MJ.V.
THE RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.
RICHMOND. VA, Dec 21.-The board OF
directors OF the Richmond and Danville
railroad, which adjourned TO meet in Rlch-.
mond tomorrow, will probably be ad-
Journed by the secretary to the same date In
january. When tho reorganization OF thei
Richmond aud Danville board does
take place some important changes
viii be announced. Among others
o committee consisting Of Col. A. b. Ans
drews OF North Carolina, Capt w. III.
Green and Sol Haas will be put In COM
plete control Of the properties to operate
she lines according 10 their own ideas OF
railroading. Heretofore the properties have
been managed from Wall street. IL rs un.s
derstood that Col. Andrews, who is now the
Woe president Of the Richmond and Dan-
Vile. will be made first vice president, and
that Messrs. Green and Haas will also be
made vice presidents.
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RUSSIA WON'T ANNEX ooRHA.

No Other Power to Be Allowed to Do
SO II Russia Can Help 1t.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2i.--The Noooe
Vremya, semi-ofiicial paper In discussing
the proposal 10 annex Corea TO the Russian
empire, which plan is advocated in some
military quarters. declares that 1t Is impos-
sibie for Russia to carry out the
proposal. Though she will not her
annex Corea, Russia will not allow
another power to do 80 as the
immediate effect OF such step would be 10
weaken Russian ascendsncy, which 1t Is Inn
perative should be maintained in order to
protect her interests In the far east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
Crisp Still Far From Well.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Speaker Crisp
came up TO the capitol to-day to attend tbe
funeral ceremonies over the body Of the late
Senator Plumb, but it was against the ad
vice Of his physician. who urged him TO stay
indoors. The speakers health is not i'm
proving, but he continues diligently at work
severe cold and the grip, aggravated by the
fatigue Of bis canvass and his work on the
coun mittees OF the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
AUsTRrA's EMPEROR ILL.

A Gold Develops Into a Serious At
tack of the Grip.
PARIS, Dec. 9i.-The Vienna correspond,
ent Of La PatD telegraphs that Emperor
Francis Joseph, who some days ago was
suffering from cold but had almost en-
hrely recovered. has had relapse and IA
now victim Of the prevailing epidamic
inhusaza. The dispatch further states that
the ernperor's attack is OF a rather serious
uafura
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
oMDURMAN's REVOLT.

Twenty-four Persons Killed in the Re-
cent Disturbances.
CAIRO, Dec. 21.-Refugee priests and
nuns who escaped recently from Orndur-
man got away during tho disturbances
caused by internal intrigues. Twenty -four
persons were killed In these disorders. Such
disturbances are not OF infrequsnt occur.
renee, being due to disconteht over the
mahdi's rule
The refugees Travelled night and day for
three days without food aud without sleep.
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Back From Brazii.

ODESSA, Dec. 3i.--A party Of Polish
peasants, who Some time ago emigrated
from this part OF Brazil in the belief that
by so doing their condition would be greatly
improved, have returned TO their home ia
destitute condition. They state that they
found 1t an impossibihty TO gain q liveli-
hoed In Brazil by any means.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
cothara,s customs Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. = The receipts
from customs at New York during the first
twenty days of this month were s5,S62, ,7oS,
an increase of 81, ,764, 667, compared with re.
ceipts during the corresponding period OF
last year.
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A p,rsot Tax Judement.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-In the court Of
claims to-day judgments were rendered In
favor of John ID. Pope, OF al. In their suits
against tine United States to recover the
value If lands In South Carolina. sold In
satisisfsction OF tie direct tax law of
August 1866
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
Death From Trlchinoais.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 2l.--Edna Rees,
aged s years, died here yesterday from
trichinosis, caused by eating improperly
cooked pork. A microscopical examination
showed her body to be infested with para
sites. Six other members of the same
family are now i'll with the same symptoms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
Truclxee's Blaze.

TRUcxEE. CAL, Dec. 2l.--The fire which
started yesterday was got under control at
1880 O'clock last night, after making a
clean sweep from the skating rink TO the
Stevens block. This includes nearly all the
eastern half Of the town. The loss is over
$50, 900. The insurance Is light
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
eoTHAM's BANK wRECKERs.
The Decisions In the Cases of Claasen
and Simmons Affirmed.

and SimmOns Affirmed.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 21.-The United
States supreme court in an opinion rendered
to-day by Justice Gray affirmed the decis
ion of the lower court in the cases of Peter
j. Claasen and Frederick Simmons, con-
victed Of embezzlement and "kiting" opera
tions in connection with the failure Of the
Sixth National Bank Of New York city.
The decision of the court was foreshadowed
at the time OF the argument, when the court
informed Solicitor General Taft, who was
arguing the case for the government, that it
was not necessary for him TO argue the Sim
mons case; that IT had already heard suffi-
oient argument. 1t is said the counsel for
the prisoners have under confederation the
advisability Of applying for pardon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
Qarza,s Cheeky Orer.

CRY OF MEXICO Deo 21.-Catarina
Cara, the so-called revolutionist, has pro-
posed to the government TO lay down his
arms for $4,000 or for consulate in the
IInited States
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
punl,c building Plumbing.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-Bids were opened
at the treasury department to-day for
plumbing work on the public building at
Chattanooga, Tenn, the lowest being that
of the Lookout Plumbing Company at
eg on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
France and bulgaria.

LONDON. Deo. 90, 8 A. M.-The Stnn.
ddrd's Berlin correspondent says: Ger
many. England, Austria and Italy decline to
accede to Frances suggestion OF a joint note
to the porte on the CifAdouine affair."
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Treasury Finances.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The net gold in
the treasury to-day amounts TO SIG, ,15o.-
389. a decrease of nearly $4,000. .0OO since
Dec. 10, The cash balance Is S!oz'SVo,VVv'
nc ~ lowest firure it has reached this month.
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Gold IN Rurope.

LONDON, Dec. 21.--The weather on the
continent 10 extremely cold. Several per-
SONS have been frozen to death in the Freach
provinces. The thermometer indicates sew
eral degrees of frost.
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uilmtnqton's Bank Receiver.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-The controller OF
the currency to-day appointed William 2.
o. B. Robinson Of Goldsooro receiver OF OF Ine -
First National Bank OF wilmington. ~ O''
iusolvent.
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a Tarror Assassinated.

HrAuNToS, VA, Dec. 21.--Sam MoMnuus.
who has been terror to the people in the
western part OF Augusta county, while at =
deer stand to-day was shot from AMBUSH
and killed.
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PARIS, Dec. 21.--The Chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day adopted by vote OF 440 TO 04
tho governments bill to prolong for one
year the treaties existing between France
and other countries.
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Milliners Fail.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. 2l.-Summerfeld
Bros, wholesale mllliners, failed this MORN
ing. Their liabilities are $4,000, due to
Chicago, St Louis Cincinnati and New
Work firms "a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-22
COTTON FAoToas FAIL.
They Were Granted an Extension q
Year Ago.

Year Ago.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec 21.-Thomas III.
Allen & Co., cotton factors, who have been
in the business here FIVE years, failed this
morning. One year ago the firm. failed bus
made a settlement with its creditors by
giving four notes for $500, 600 each, and re-
sumed business. The first note was paid in
June, but the second, due yesterday. could
not be met. The liabilities are 1000.
and the assets are about two-t thirds Of that
amount. The downfall Of the firm was
caused by Richard H. Allen involving 1t in
Wall street specuIations.
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la Foa on the Thapes.

LONDON, Dec. 2I.-A fog of such density
hung over,..h river Thames this morning
that ali navigation was suspended.
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LAST HONORS TO PLUMB.
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD IN THE
SENATE CHAMBER.

President Harrison and His Cabinet,
the Supreme Court Justices. the
Diplomatic Corps, Members of Both
Houses OF Congress and Other Off
cials and Civilians Present-The Re-
mains Escorted to the Train.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 81 - To-day the
United States Senate, House OF Represent
atives, executive and judicial departments
of the government, Representatives of for
eign powers and his many friends among
the Washington public paid the last tribute
Of affection and respect to the memory of
the late Senator Preston B. Plumb. Early
this morning the body was placed in
handsome cloth-covered casket Of cedar, on
the lid of which was plain silver plate
bearing the following inscription:
, 1891-07-29
II. A. JURS.
Actq. T~icegorernor
The Colonial Council Of st. Croix.

1lNEhlChI.
The Colonial Council Of ST. Croix.
The Chairman stated that he had had the letter
printed and copies distributed to the honorable
Members. as the matter in question is one
which had caused considerable discussion last
time it was before the Council and seems to
be one Of great interest but this procedure
will form no precedent for the printing and
distributing of letters that come before the
Council.
The acting Ticegorernor said honorable
Members will remember that Government In
the Meeting of 18th April last asked the
Councils consent to the renewal of the Con-
tracts with the Public Physicians on the
island for 4 years from 1st March this year,
but that the Council in the said meeting only
consented to a enewal for l year say from LIST
March a. c. to the end of February 1892. In
accordance with this decision it has become
necessary to ask the Council again for its
consent from LIST March 1892, which has been
done by the letter now before the Council.
The honorable Council will see that the
Government asks for the renewal OF the con
tracts for 4 years from LIST March 1o92, and
this is done not alone or not so much on
account of it being inconvenient Tor 0oVern-
ment and the Council to deal with this matter
every year, but partly because 1t has always
been customary to have these contracts for 4
years, and partly because there is q better
prospect then of always having these posts
filled IN a proper manner; it would particular
Iy IN case of vacancy be a greater lnducement