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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25
A Resignation.

A postmaster in Iowa, according to the Postal
Record, recently sent the following pathetic
resignation tothe Postmaster General. II have
bad the honor and pleasure 70 receive the mail
own wagon, and finally from tn railroad train,
from the days Of lincoln 60 Harrison have
distributed the same TO Irisb. German, EaRiIsh.
Scotch, sw des. Norvsgians and Dane and
Dutch, creditably. believe 70 cue government,
and satisfactorily 10 the republicans, democrats,
gran9ers, greenoackers, pr hioitioniSts, and.
lastly 20 alliancere. or I would have long gincs
LOST my head. Guod-by. Uncle Sam, for / must
now leave your service -
TIE Russian ezsr aud the sisuese king have
one taste in conomon-eaeh Is bicycle rider.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

w. r. Leakep, B. F. Finney, Houstoun
Thomas. M. B. Laus. Thomas Soreven, W..
deBruyn Hops, W. w. Williamson,
Edward Elliott, r. W. Cunning
ham, George Gadsden, Trenholm
Hopkins Mrs. E. P. Lawton and Mr.. H.
Thomas won the first prizes. Mis- Cum
bingham and Mr.. Lane won the second
prizes.
Mrs. W. W. Mackall is entertaining her
sister, Miss Mollie Greene. who will remain
In Savannah several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Cosens will leavs
Canada on Wednesday. and are looked for
in Savannah on Friday.
The Misses Hollingshead who have been
spending some time in Savannah With Miss
Salie Baker, returned to their home in
Milledgeville on last Thursday.
Mr.. Houston Johnston arrived in Savan-
nah on Thursday evening from Birniing-
ham. Ala. Mr.. Johnston will spend the
holidays with bis parents, Capt. and Mrs.
james II. Johnston, on Charlton street.
Mr.. Arden Wade and Miss Jessie Emery
will be married on Tuesday, Dec, 81, at
Newsarern, Canada. Mrs. William Wade
has gone to be present at the marriage of
her son. Miss Emery is an Englishwonad.
Mr.. Herman Norden, who has been in
Savannah for the past months In the inter
ests of A. Norden ~ Co, left for New York
on Friday via the South Bound. Mr..
Norden has a large circle Of friends who
were most sorry 10 have to bid him "goCd-
by"
The Euchre Club met at Miss Shelman' q
on last Tuesday evening and was we'll at
tended. Progressive euchre was played,
after which refreshments were served.
Mr.. Robert Dripps has come home for the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ksrow ADD their
charming children entertained informally
yesterday evening at a Christmas tree.
Promptly ct 6 o'clock the parlor was thrown
open and the most beautifully lighted tree
was visible ,delighting the older as we'll az
the younger people with its beauty. Every
body present was remembered by Santa
Claus" and dainty refreshments wore
passed around.
Miss Elise Bryan Will leave this evening"
for South Carolina 20 visit friends.
Mr.. Martin Lewiston will leave this morn
ing for an extended trip through Florida.
This IS MIR. Levisson's first visit to the
"sunny south" and he is charmed with tho
country and its people. MIR. Lewiston il
from Sweden. but he has been in Savannah
for the past two months.
Mr.. W. K. Leakeu was called to Balti-
more yesterday by dispatch announcing
the death Of bis aunt, Mrs. A. L. Campbell.
The party for little folks given by Mrs.
Raurs last night was one of the most charm.
ing and interesting entertainments Of the
kind that has been seen IN the city for q
long time. The children represented
various characters famous In history and
literature and the costumes displayed great
taste and skill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Martin Lewiston will leave this morr
ing for an extended trip through PIorIdt
This is Mr.. Levisson's first visit to th
"sunny south" and he is charmed with th
country and its people. MIR. Lewiston
from Sweden. but he has been in Savanna
for the past two months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Elise Bryan Will leave this evenios
for South Carolina TO visit friends
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Beautiful indeed was the luncheon given
on Thursday last by Miss Saddle Anderson
to Miss MoGIll OF Petersburg, Va. All the
decorations were ia green and white, and
maiden hair ferns were used principally
making most elaborate trimming Those
who were Invited to be with Miss Anderson
and Miss McGill we're Miss Woodbridge,
Miss Fleming, Miss Thomas, Miss Lima
Woodbridge, Miss jamie Cunningham, Miss
Meta Thomas, Miss Gordon, Miss Phillips,
Mrs. Edward P. Lawton aud Miss Guile
Lawton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

MIR. W. K. Leakeu was called to Balti
more yesterday by dispatch announcing
the death Of bis aunt, Mrs. A. L. Campbell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

The Euchre Club met at Miss Shellnan q
on last Tuesday evening and was we'll at.
tended. Progressive euchre was played,
after which refreshments were served.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Mary Lou Claghorn arrived from
the Lucy Cobb on Friday morning, and will
spend the vacation with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Rufus Claghorn. on Duffy street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Lloret OF Barcelona, Spain. efte
spending few days in Savannah, returned
TO Charleston Last evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mrs. Alexander is visiting her parents on
Jones street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

The party for little folks given by Mrs.
Raurs last night was one of the most charm
ing and interesting entertainments Of the
kind that has been seen IN the city for q
long time. The children represented
various characters famous In history and
literature aud the costumes displayed great
taste and skill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mrs. Morgan of Augusta is in the city and
will spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
p. W. Meldriu, Madison square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Gordon Orme and his bride viii reach
Savannah Thursday from Atlanta, and will
spend several days at the De Soto.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A We'll chapsroned
party of yoILg people up to Atlanta on
Thursday night. In the party were Miss
Felst, Miss Pauline Wsil, Miss Ida Melt
hard, Mr.. Arthur Well and little Janette
We'll They 60 to celebrate the engagement
of Mr. Arthur Well TO Mr.. Lala arsh Of Ats
lanta- The engagement will be publicly
announced to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Charles Ellis. Sr., and will remain there IN
I'll the, close OF tbs holidays
Lieut.. and Mrs Edward P. Lawtoa ar
rived in the city on Tuesday last and are
the guests of DR. and Mrs. William s. law.
ton, on Lafayette square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mrs. S. A. Einstein, Mrs. j. Ferst aud Mrs
A. Ferst chaperoned congenial party Of
young people to Thunderbolt OH Thursday
afternoon last, where they enjoyed de-
licious lunch served by Mrs Bannon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Herman Norden, who has been i
Savannah for the past months In the inter
ests of A. Norden ~ Co, left for New Yori
on Friday via the South Bound. Mr.
Norden has large circle Of friends VIII,
were most sorry TO have to bid him good
by"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Nan duBignon arrived from school
yesterday to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Fleming duBignon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Robert Dripps has come home for the
holidays.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Margaret Goodwin returned TO her
home on Friday and will spend the holidays
with her parents on CASTOR street. NJ IS
Good win has bean in Athens at the LUCY
Cobb. and will return there after New
Years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

The Misses Hollingshead who have beel
spending some time in Savannah With Mis-
Sallie Baker, returned TO their home il
Milledgeville on last Thursday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Arden Wade and Miss Jessie Emery
will be married on Tuesday, Dec, 81, al
Newsarern, Canada. Mrs. William Wade
has gone to be present at the marriage of
her son. Miss Emery is an Erglishworoad q.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Annie Y. Jones, who has been Ill for
several weeks, lie convalescent, much TO the
satisfaction of her many friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mrs. Roberta Reitze arrived yesterday
morning, and will spend her vacation OF ten
days at the De Soto.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Tbs Misses Ls~ton entertained few of
their friends last evening in their charming
home on Lafayette square, The guests
we're invited to enjoy an ''eggnog party, "
which they did most thoroughly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Irene Withers and Miss Nina Warren
will 20 to Fort Mil, S. c., to be brides
maids for Miss White. who is 10 he married
there this week. Miss Withers will be home
again by Jan. /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Madge Mdrehesd reached the city
yesterday from New York and will spend
the holiday season with her grandmother,
Mrs. Margaret Lathrop, on South Broad
street, corner of Whitaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr.. Houston Johnston arrived in Savan.
nah on Thursday evening from Birming
ham. Ala. Mr.. Johnston will spend the
holidays with his parents. Capt. and Mrs
james H. Johnston, on Charlton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Engel and Miss Helen Smith enter
tanned most beautifully on Friday evening
last. Their guests were hidden to theater
party and witnessed Roland Reed 10 LEND
Ne Your Wife," After the play the party
retul ned to the home Of Miss Engel and
we're served to beautiful and delicious
supper. The menu was oysters on the half
she'll, stuffed egg sardenelles and lettuce
dressing, bouitlon, chicken salad, appolH-
naris and claret, duck, tongue, olives,
sailed almonds, celery, jellies, assorted
cakes. iced and nut cakes, fruit cake,
oranges, apples, grapes. bananas, candy, loo
cream and coffee. This menu was served
in courses and the tables were elegantly ap-
pointed Those who partook OF the hos
pltality OF Misses Engel aud Smith we're
Mr. and MIRA 3. Einsteip, Mr.. and Mrs.
a. Ferst, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ferst,
Mr. and Mrs. Engsl, Mr.. and Mrs. f. We'll,
Miss K. LilisnthBl, Miss l.. Selig, Miss l..
Einstein, Misses B. and s. Cohen, Miss N.
Ehrlich. Miss Belsinger, Miss II. Hecht,
Miss Scherzer. Miss Nj. Loewenthal Messrs
NJ, Hymns, L.. Ferst, 8. Fantl. A. Fsnti, o.
Kulman, F. Kulmsn. F. Eiustein, s. Selig,
/. Cahlman, y. Binswanger, II. Cohen. J.
Straus. l.. Rosenhsim. F. Neuberger.
Col aud MFs. William GerrArd enter
tanned at card parry on Thursday even
ing. Their guests Of honor were Lieut.. and
Mrs. Z. +. Lawton. Others present we're
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Hawkins, MIR. ami Mrs.
w. L. Wilson, Nr and Mrs. X. r. Burdell.
Miss Lawton, Miss Julia Owens Miss Guile
Lawton, Miss OiDriscoll, Miss Mctill, Miss
Lucy Hull, Miss Lima Woodbridge, Miss
Sadie Anderson, Miss Laurie Harriss, Miss
Nellie Baldwin, Miss Meta Thomas, Miss
Emma Hopkius, Msssrs. p, W. Msldrim,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

The home of Mrs. William s. Lawton,
scet1e on Friday afternoon In this hospt-
table home ''pink tea" was given on that
day from 5 10 o'clock in honor Of Mrs. Ed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Daisy Mcintosh, who Is making her
home in Savannah with her aunt, Mrs. z.
I. Bryan, has gone to Darien to spend the
holidays.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Master Carl Brandt had a number OF his
little friends with him yesterday at a
christmas tree" gathering. The hour
was $3.50, and bright and happy were the
faces that enjoyed the afternoon; the
tree, the presents and the play. Those
present were Mildred Cunningham, Eliza
O'Driscoll Battey, Clara Hancock. Elsie
Chisholm, William Garrard, Jr., William
Morrell, Jr., Haldeman Finnie, Conrad
Aiken. Charles Olmstead Adams, Wylly
Drummer and Allan Hunter. Jr. Catesby
Jones and Stephen Elliott, Jr, were not
able to be present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Mr. ". B., Mckee arrived in Savannah
yesterday morning from New York. and
will spsnd Christmas with bis family on
New Houston street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

A GOOD Deal of Talk About Christmas.
who Were at the Germ su-Personal
Mention Of Wei known People-The-
aeer Parties aud other Social Events.
Many Matters OF General Interest.
Christ is bora; the great Anointed,
Heaven and earth his praises sing
o. receive whom God appointed
For your propAet, priest and king
Hasten, r1ortais, to adore him;
Learn his name TO magnify,
TIL in heaven ye sing before him,
Glory be 70 God most hight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Able Orme left yesterday for New
Orleans and will be present at the Poiue-
rentOrme wedding which will take pace
tomorrow. Miss Orme will remain in New
Orleans for about six weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Hattie Ryttenberg Of Sum ter, S. c.,
is visiting Mrs. Samuel Stern on Jones
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

The after-dinner coffee cups imported in
Coalport ware are in demi-tasse shape.
They belong to the class of jsweled porce-
lain which this factory has been making
for some time. They are heavily gilde1 in.
SIDE and sometimes outside. with tiny tur-
quoses and other gems in enamel sprinkled
over them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Master Edwin Harriss gave pleasure to a
number of his little friends yesterday after
noon, in his home on Duffy street. The
time was spent in trimming tree. shooting
of firecrackers, and giving candy aud
oranges aud ended with rat party"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Ganahl of Augusta will reach the
city early this week, and will be guest In
the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Karow, on Gwinnett and HAbersham
streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Me-. aud Mrs. c. NJ. Cunningham have
issued Invitations for Thursday evening
next at o'clock, Armory hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-25

Miss Darby Of Columbia, 8. c., is the
guest Of Mrs. w. L. Wilson, and the latter
will give an at home" for Miss Darby on
Tuesday afternoon next
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08
NEWS ITEMS.
INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN A
BRIEF RESUME.
The Probi bitIon National Convention
Held Mt Cincinnati, o., Nominate
Presidentinl Candidates.

On the first ballot at the Gin
we'll, of California, was nom
mated to head the national Prohibition
ticket. The totals before any change
or corrections were made stood $50 for
Bidwell, 1874 for Stewart, lag for DEM
crest and for Bascom.
Michigan's 80 votes were divided as
follows: Bidwell, II; Demorest, o.;
Stewart, 90.
C-anhll, of Texas, was nominated for
vice president on the first ballot
The stars shone that night on a
united and to all appearances har-
monious national Prohibition party,
but the sun had gone down on that
party in discord and the agonics of in
ternal dissension, with n not remote
prospect that the convention might
end in bolt on the part of a large and
influential element of the party. All
the latter part of the afternoon it
looked as though the party might split
in twain.
The platform was the cleaver which
had descended on the party. and the
conservative element found 1T hard to
remain in convention that Endorsed
/ the most radical economic ideas of free
/ trade, large issues OF currency and
government control of corporations,
and when n declaration that prohibi-
tion was the sole test OF party fealty
was defeated they felt that nothing re-
manned for them but a reluctant and
sorrowful departure from the party.
! But some of the leaders recognized tie
| danger ahead and brought peace by
! the reconsideration of the action on
: the Prohibition fealty resolution and
its adoption as part of the platform.
The platform which caused this
| trouble is broad. radical document
The absence of free and unlimited
/ coinage plank is not unnote worthy,
however. for the convention refused
to accept this platform of the majority
of the resolutions committee and
struck it from the platform without
replacing it with any other declara-
tion on the silver qestion.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08

pledge ourselves TO secure it to every
legal voter through the Australian or
secret ballot system. Revenue derived
from an income tax should be levied
to relieve the present burden OF taxa
ton. Pledge ourselves 10 support lib
eral pensions for ex union soldiers and
sailors. Condemn the present method
of protecting American labor De-
nounce the present laws against con-
tract abor and undesirable emigration.
Sympathize with organized labor in
the effort to secure shorter hours and
enforcing the eight hour law
on government work. Regard
the maintenance Of the Pink
erton system of detectives as a
menace to cur liberties and we demand
its abolition. Commend the legislative
system known as the initiative and ref
erendum. Favor limiting Office of
President and Vice President to one
term. Favor the election of senators
by direct vote of the people. Oppose
subsidy or national aid to any private
corporation.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted after considerable dis
cussion:
Re,OLSed, That this convention sympathi-
yes with the Knights of Labor, with their
righteous contest with tyrannlcal combine
or clothing manufacturers OF Rochester and
declares IL To be the duty OF all who hate
tyranny and oppression to refuse 10 pur-
chase the goods made by the said manu-
facturers or to patronize any merchants
who sell such goods.
A telegram was received from Judge
Gresham positively declining to ac-
cept the nomination il it was rendered
him. This left the field open and the
call of states was at once begun. The
first state called was Alabama and j.
5. Manning at once placed in nomina-
ton Gen. James Il. Weaver, of Iowa
for president. j. 5. Norton, of Illinois,
was given the floor by Colorado and he
named James Ii. Kyle, of South Da-
llota. The call then proceeded rapidly
and resulted: Weaver, 800; Kyle, POO
scattering. 3.
The nomination was made unani
nous and the naming of vice.presi
Dental candidate proceeded, Ben Ter
rell. of Texas, and Gen. JAS. G.. Field
of Virginia, were placed in the field
and the balloting resulted: Field, 1873
Terrell, 55i. Gems. Weaver and Field
then thanked the convention for the
honor and the convention adjourned
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08
Cholera Endemic in Russia.

The real mortality from cholera in
Russia largely exceeds the NOR
tality given in the official re-
ports. A regular panic prevails at
Baku. The troops in Turkestan have
been ordered to encamp outside the
towns. Dispatches received here in
reference to the progress of the chol-
era epidemic say that 81 fresh cases of
the disease and 81 deaths of stricken
persons have occurred in the trans
Caspian in five days The dispatches
also say that's new cases and IS deaths
were reported in Baku. The town is
described as being In deplorably filthy
condition and without the least pre-
tense of sanitary arrangements. Other
advices received here are to the effect
that cholera has appeared in the vicin-
ity of Bagdad, Asiatic Turkey.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08
SENSIBLE NEGROES
Do Not Indorse All the Race Dynamite
Talk Now Current

Talk Now Current
Cincinnati special: A national con-
vention of colored men of the United
States to consider the interests of the
race convened at the Zion Bap-
tist church. Daniel A. Rudd, of Gin
cinnati, who has been the leader in the
matter, announced that it was changed
from delegate convention to a mass
NEE ting, and that no credentials were
required. Mr.. Rudd made a glowing
speech in which he eulogiZed the
patriotism and fidelity of his race. He
counselled moderation and especially
culture of hand, head and heart, to the
end that the race might command re-
Spect and deserve fair treatment. I'VE
need no dynamite" he declared, ''we
are willing to trust to an enlightened
common sense and to the Judgment of
men who must admit the justice of our
demands" This sentime n was warmly
applauded He named one of the ills
that now affected the colored race in
America and said all they asked was TO
be treated as well as the Indian or
other races in this country.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08
TO SUCCEED BLAINE.
Gen. John W. Foster, OrIndiann, Now
Secretary OF state.

The President sent to the Senate the
nomination of John w. Foster, of In
diana 10 be secretary of state ana the
Senate in executive session almost i'm
mediately confirmed the nomination.
Upon receipt of the information that
the Senate had confirmed the nomina-
ton, the President at once signed
Gen. Fosters commission TO the Office.
The nomination of Gen. Foster
meets with general favor aud is every
where accepted "a proper compli-
ment TO deserving official. Mr.. Eos.
ter is particularly we'll equipped for
the o,lice through his diplomatic
knowledge and ability and his thor
ough familiarity with the business of
the department for the past two years
He was rendered the Office a few days
ago and hestitated to accept it because
of the financial sacrifice that was en-
tailed.
John w. Foster was born in Pike
county. Ind. March ., 1885, He was
graduated at the Indiana State uni
versity In 1855, and after one year at
Harvard Law school was admitted to
the bar and began practising in Evans
Vile He entered the national service
in 1851 IA major of the Twenty-fifth
Indiana Infantry. Later he was ap-
pointed colonel of the One Hundred
and Thirty-sixth Indiana regiment.
He was sent as United states minister
to Mexico by President Grant in 1873,
and was resppointed by President
Hayes in 1880. In March of that year
he was transferred to Russia and held
that mission until November, 1891,
when he resigned. President Arthur
appointed him minister 70 Spain and
he served from February, 1888, to
March, 1885. when he resigned and re-
turned to the United States, having
uegc tiated an important commercial
treaty with the Spanish Government.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-08
A Youthful Suicide.

Ray Donaldson, II years of age,
of st. Joseph, has discovered that
the course of true love is often
over road paved with boulders. He
has sweetheart still Younger in years
than the signing swain, and they
couldn't agree as TO whether it were
better to elope or to wait an intetmin-
able period of years for the old folks
TO give their consent They quarreled,
and as Ray started for home with a
great big sob stack fast in his throat,
the world looked very dark, gloomy
and dismal to him, ana he resolved TO
give 1t cold shake. When near the
Hotel Whitcomb he drew young
arsenal from his right hip pocket,
placed its muzzle above his right lung,
exclaimed "grace or disgrace" and
pulled the trigger. 1t was not we'll
hammered gun, and it exploded. His
recovery is considered doubtful.