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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
HILL AS A PRESIDING OFFICER.
The Senator a Model One, and Greatly
Admired by Stevenson.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Dlvid Bennett
Hin has frequently of late been called to
preside over the Senate He and Vice
President Stevenson are great friends.
In political methods and temperaments
the two men bear strong rescmblauces.
Senator Hin is model presiding officer
he reminds one, in the chair, of John j.
ingalls,, of Kansas. There is scarcely a
superhuous word ever uttered by him, in
the routine announcements and declara
respecting orders of business. Like ma
chinery, his sentences fit in with those OF
the speaker on the floor Tall, 1.-the,
cleanly shaven, well dressed and scrupul-
ously clean, Senator Hill presents com
manding appearance, sitting in the chair
or stanuiug upright before the Vice Presi-
dents desk. He has a penetrating voice.
suaye manner, ana a way of impressing
one that he is impartial even when ruling
adversely.
Senator Hill achieved his first cele-
britya as presiding officer of the New York
state senate, and has direction of bolster
Gus public gatherings in his state
stamped him as man of extraordinary
executive ability. Those who recall his
visit south will remember his short crop
ped black mustache, slightly bristly side
whiskers opposite his ears, small and
sharp steel-gray eyes and his mobile if
not alabaster face. Senator Hill is ex-
erting himself to attract the attention of
the country, and there is no doubt that he
has his eye on the contest in 1896
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS-.
Where the Representatives From
Georgia win Spend che Holds ays.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Congress will ad
lourn in a few days for the holidays, and
all but two or three of the Georgia dele
CATION in congress will eat their Christ
mas turkey within the borders of the
mother state.
-, Col. Lester will go to Georgia to spend
tne holidays, and will be accompanied by
ms wife and daughter who are with him
here.
Ben Russell, having his family with
MN here-except his oldest son, Albert
Wlll hang up his hosiery in the national
capital
The same is true of Speaker Crisp. He
Will not go home. Mrs. Crisp arrived
Yesterday; Fred and Miss Ber.a wlll ar
IIge in day or two from the schools,
WAicn they have been attending in Nlr-
glnla and they will have united family
saInerlng, with the exception Of the mar
Ilea daughter, Mrs. Davenport, who is IN
Americus.
Mr.. Moses will spend Christmas at
nome, and will have to lind room about
tse fireplace for another stocking-th
VI nls NTH son, who is only about two
weeks old.
Col. Livingston will go home and will
ioiilng his wife and daughter back with
I'm, who will. spend the winter here.
A'i5 son is already here. They viii board.
1ot Cabaniss will also 70 home, and
rA4 Urlng his family with him when no
tIIuIns' to remain here the remainder OF
~e session. They also viii board.
0udge Maddox viii HE him away to the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
A POWER BEHIND THE THRONE.
Secretary Lamont's Influence With
the President Very Great.

LAG E6oA05uL v SIS 1IG&bs
Washington, Dec. 1T would rather
have Dan Lamont's influence in q matter
before the President or congress than
that of all the other seven mem mbers of
the cabinet combined.n This is what
sharp democratic member of congress
said yesterday after visit to the war de-
partment. He continued:
dan Lamont is not only Secretary Of
War-he is President Cleveland's pri-
yate secretary as much as he was dur ing
the first administration. Mr. Thurber,
the de lure secretary, is a very nice little
man, but he doesn't know anything about
what is going on. Mr.. Cleveland never
tells him anything-eXcept that he is re-
ceiving callers, or is busy and does n OF
want to be disturbed" "
What this congressman says is so.
When Mr.. Cleveland has any business to
be attended TO in New York or elsewhere
he sends for Secretary Lamont, and
Little Dan" comes and goes. Mr.. La
mont is the smartest man in the cabinet
and this Mr.. Cleveland knows. 1t is
wonderful the affection which exists be-
tween these two men. There is between
them as wide difference in appearance
and temperament as it would be possible
to find between two men. Lamont is
confiding and compani0nable, while the
President seems to be suspicious and
hermit like MIR. Cleveland is SO queer
in his likes and dislilzes and so indifer-
emit as to the friendship of the men with
whom he comes in contact that he seems
to fairly revel in the affection he has for
Lamont. Dan" is about the only man
the President ever contides in and the
men of congress are beginning to realize
this fact.
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LETTERS FROM CRANKs.
Threatening Epistles Numerous at
the National Capital.

the National Capital.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Uneasy lies the
head that wears crown, is an old
maxim, but it is as applicable to-day in
America as when the murder Of a hun
dred kings wrought 1t into an aphorism
in olden days.
The army Of cranks seem for the pre-
sent to have forgotten that the Senate
exists and the venom Of their spleen Is
vented on the less harmless House. The
explosion of the bomb in the Chamb Der of
Deputies, in Paris, has made the cranks
anxious to keep abreast with the tide on
this side of the water.
Over thirty letters have been received
by various members Of the House, warn
ing them that before long bombs would
be thrown from the galleries ofthe capitol.
The letters were not in the nature of a
threat, but notes of warning Judging
from the tenor of the letters 10 would
seem that even an anarchist can feel the
dint of human pity. for the letters advise
certain members OF the lower house to re-
main from the capitol, as the writer
wishes to throw q bomb and doesn't care
10 inipre the special congressman TO whom
ne may be writing. In spite Of the
carelessness with which these letters
are supposed to be treated, vet
they are shown to the door
keeper and serReaut-at-arms. Lately an
extra force has been placed about the
doors of the capitol and no one is allowed
10 enter with bundles, or packages Of any
kind, II is not generally known, but there
are several characters seldom missing
from the sessions, who have sworn to kill
various members If certain bills are not
passed. They are known, and are always
kept under strict surveillance. II Is enough
10 frighteu a man Of ordinary nerve TO
get at times a glimpse of the long rows of
faces in the galleries, for they look like
huge army Of idiots peopling the horizon
Of fantastic dream.
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GIANTS IN THE PULPIT.
Conference Ministers Preach Strong
Sermons at Dawson.

-ANCAA@ NsN L~ " 1SAs
Dawson, Ca, Dec. 17.-This has been a
great day in Dawson.
Bishop Galloway preached the ordina-
tion sermon at II o'clock a m. to a crowded
house, and afterwards ordained a large
class Of deacons. The bishop was at his
best or if not that, good enough for the
most eXacting taste. He is an eminent
preacher, The massivenesr Of his thought,
the elegance of his dissertation, the terse
ana startling utterance OF unexpected
truths, make him easily one of the fore
most preachers of the day The sermon
was masterpiece of pulpit oratory, and
It moved and lifted the multitude. It's
delivery recalled the days of the pulpit
giants
At the same hour DIR. w A. Gambler
preached at the Baptist church. This
strong. and masterful speaker stood be-
fore large audience and-preached val
liable sermon. Something must be se-
riously the matter If Watson Gambler
doesn't prove his call to the ministry
when he breaches.
THE ORDINATION SERMON.
AT o'clock p. m. DR.. J. o. Branch
preached the ordination sermon, and n
class of elders-elect were ordained All
who had heard this gifted gentleman
'SAD ~ CPhLtu W bApcCb SOHebllnR GlG-
CANT ana strong, and they were not dis
appointed. The house was crowded, and
so were the sentences that fell in order
from the lips of the eloquent speaker
Dr. w. j. Harrison will preach at the
Baptist church tonight. That means a
great treat TO all who may so.
Memorial services will be held tonight
in honor of Rev John NJ. Marshall and r.
b. Lester and of Mrs. j. Blakely Smith
and Mrs w q await II will ba a 4cn,b
ing occasion.
The conference will adjourn at noon to-
morrow.
Lr Mercer, of Georgetown lay dele
gate, died suddenly this morning. He was
noble spirit and is much lamented.
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WILSON AND THE TARIFF.
The Chairman's Majority Report to Be
Ready To-morrow.

The Chairman's Majority Report to Be
Ready Tomorrow.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Chairman Will
son, of the ways and means committee,
spent to-day as he has spent all his spare
time for the past week, working ON the
majority report of the tariff bill. The re-
port will be laid before the democratic
members of the committee at Mr..
Wilson'S house tomorrow night.
If the report meets the appro-
baton of Mr.. Wilson's conferees, it
will be presented to the full committee.
Tuesday morning. The report will not be
as voluminOus as that which accompa-
MED the Mills bill or the Mckinley bill,
of more recent date. Ii will outline the
changes that have been made in the more
important of the customs schedules,
stating the reasons therefor and the an
ticipated effect of the changes. The re-
naming data at hand will be held in re-
serve, to be incorporated in the chair
mans speech, which, following the usual
custom, will be the first speech delivered
on either side after the bill is taken up In
the House.
The opening speech on the republican
side will be made by Representative Bur
rows, of Michigan.
Ex-Speaker Reed will close the debate
for the republicans, and Representative
Breckenridge, of Arkansas, will probably
perform a similar service for the demo-
cratic ma Ority.
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RICE AND THE TARIFF.
The Importers Making a Fight
Against the New Schedule.

Against the New Schedule.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE importers Of
rice are making a protest against the
tariff schedule on that article, as adopted
by the ways and means committee The
tariff imposed by the bill is as follows
On cleaned rice, u cents per pound; on
uncleaned, Chat is, with the outer hull
off l cent; on broken, that win pass
through No. IL sieve, Il of l cent; on
paddy" or rough rice, 81 of cent.
The importers object to the rate on the
second grade-that from which the outer
hull has been taken. They say that the
duty ought to be less, because the eX-
pense of cleaning off the second hull is
great. As matter of fact,
this is not true; the cost of
this process is quite small so small that
importing this grade of rice is almost like
importing the cleaned article. Importers
can well afford to pay this duty of
cent pound, and then finish the clean
ing, because they then have cleaned rice
al much less than the cost of importing it
fully cleaned
The importers are represented here by
a member of the firm of Dan Talmadge's S
Sons, Of New York. This gentleman has
not appeared before the committee, but
has interviewed Hon. Henry G. Turner,
ana laid the arguments before him. 1t is
understood that the tariff on rice. as fixed
by the present schedule of the committee,
is satisfactory to the rice growers; and
the presumption therefore is that the
committee viii not be in a hurry to change
it to meet the demands of the importers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
POPE LEO IN ST. PETERS.
He Celebrates Mass in the Presence of
5000 Persons.

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE pope celebrated
mass this morning at st. Peters In the
presence of 1000 persons, mostly dele
gates and other members Of Catholic So
cicties in Rome The mass lasted half an
hour, The chaplain ohciated at the
SCI ond thanksgiving mass which followed.
After the second mass the pope received
the address Of the Catholic societies and
Monsignor Radini read his reply In this
paper his holiness recalled the Christian
glories which superseded the pagan cere-
monies in ancient Rome. Those seeking
to revive tho latter. he said were trying
to deprive Rome Of the diadem with which
God, through st. Peter had crowned her
head, and were combating the DEGREES OF
the Almighty.
The pope apparently was in excellent
health and spirits He showed no signs
OF fatigue. AS he was borne out in the
'sedia gestatoria,n his holiness blessed
the people. lie was cheered repeatedly
by the great crowd. The ministers of
Spain, Portugal, Austria and Russia, and
fourteen cardinals were present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
A FUNERAL STOPPED.
The Dead Negro Supposed to Have
Died From an Assault.

Died From an Assault.
Augusta, Ga, Dec. 17.--Maston Smith,
an old negro living three miles from the
city, died last night under suspicious cir
cumstances. He was to have been buried
this afternoon, but the funeral was
stopped by Marshal Heckle, Of the VIII
lage of Summerville, and the intermeut
will not take place until after the coroner
investigates the case
Smith was about 65-years-old, and had
a young wife with whom Gus Culbreath
negro who lives in the neighborhood,
and who is leader of the negroes, socially
and religiously, out In that section, ie
said to be very friendly and intimate
found his wife with Culbreath
in compromising position in his own
house. He stood on the outside and
watched for a while through the blinds
until he became so enraged that ne could
not restrain himself any longer and no
forced his way through the door and sur
prised the couple by his early and
unexpected return. Maston was furious
and in his rage and anger he was almost
frenzied, and abused and severely cen
sured Culbreath for his base conduct.
Culbreath got indignant upon being repre-
manded by Smith, and, after listening d
few minutes he got excited, administered
severe whipping, jumped on the
feeble old negro and stamped him
in the face and chest with his feet.
Smith complained Of the injuries inflicted
by Culbreath, and told his neighbors of
how he had been treated He had been
i'll since, aud his death was no surprise to
his friends. There is some excitement
among the negroes over the death. Cul-
breath has not been arrested, but may be-
aught before morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
SETTLING SEAS OF FLAMES.
Two Hundred Houses Go Up in Smoke
at Shanghai.

Thirty Houses Licked UP by ths
Flames at Canton-At Nacoa Fire
Sweeps Away Sixty Dwellings, and
the Market-Fifty-three Houses and
q Number of Other Buildings in
Ruins at Hiuaska.
San Francisco, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Rio de Janeiro arrived to-day bringing
Yokohoma advices up to Dec. 2. Two
hundred houses and three tetties were
destroyed by fire at Shanghai on Nov. l3.
Thirty houses were destroyed by fire at
Canton on Nov. a.
Sixty dwellings and the market were
destroyed by fire at Macao on the 14th.
A more serious confagration was only
averted by the assistance of the marines
from Portuguese gunboat in the harbor.
Fifty-three houses and a number of
other buildings were destroyed by fire at
Hiuaska Nov e.
BOMB THROWN.
Hiuaska, Nov. "a. 49, On the 10Th
bomb was thrown into the village Office of
the F'ugeta in Ashiga- Cunt Tochigi-Ken
totally demolishing the office. The per-
petrator was not apprehended
Iuc 1 OthluEl uedFc bndt bie FGSbuFAbl00
Of the monarchy in Hawaii is almost
certainty. and states that in that case
Minister Irwin, who left Yokohama on
Friday last by the Oceanic, will make
efforts to obtain political rights for the
japanese in that country.
FEARFUL WORK or THE GALE.
The following is return Of the damage
done by the gale Nov. IL, in Kagarski-
Ken: Mum berof houses totally destroyed,
2,235; partially destroyed, 1903; persons
killed, %; injured %; missing. 80. Es-
timated total loss in Yen, Ill $50
kilograms from Pekin announce the
intention of the throne to appoint He
Hung Chao Yuan Chinese minister to
Italy and Belgium, in addition to tho
duties Of minister to Great Britain and
France.
The imperial parliament was opened
Tuesday by the emperor in person. Mr.
Kusunoto was appointed vice president Of
the House Of Representatives. On the
2eth the following resolution was offered
'As the House has no confidence In the
president, MIR Hosh, and does not desire
his remaining in that position, it calls
upon him to come to a decision on that
NATTER
After considerable discussion the mo-
tion was carried by 10 to ll6.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
ALABAmA's eovERNoRsH1p.
Joseph J. Johnston, Of Birmingham
Announces as a Candidate.

Joseph J. Johnston, Of Birmingham,
Announces as a Candidate.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. l7.-In this
mornings issue of q local paper of this
city Joseph J. Johnston, president Of the
Alabama National Bank OF Birmingham,
announces hilusef a candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor. He
is "a free silver doctrinaire and an anti
Cleveland man. He is the frat man to
announce, and it is now almost con-
ceded that he will get the nomination, as
it is not believed Congressman Oat es
cares for the leadership of what bears
signs of becoming the bitterest campaign
in the history of the state. Mr. Johnston
stands closer than any other man to the
Kolbite-pOpulists' combination in his
views, and a large element of the democ-
racy believes this will make him the
strongest possible candidate. 1t is held
doubtful if any other man will announce
for the nomination.
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Georgia ''city of seven hills" immedi-
ately on adjournment. lie is not sure
about bringing his family back with him.
Judge Lawson will enjoy the festive
season in his elegant Putnam county
home, and when he returns Mrs. Lawson
Will come with him to stay. They will
board.
Carter Tate will revel in the glories Of
his mountain home while Santa Claus is
visiting the little Tates, and he will bring
his family with him, and they will prob
ably keep house.
Mai. Black and Judge Turner will also
go home, and win have their families
with thcm when they return. They do
not now think that they will keep
house.
Senator Colquitt's family being here,
he and they will remain. Senator Cor
don's plans are not definite yet He viii
go south, but may not get as far as
Georgia
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SENTENCED TO BE SHOT.
The Mexican Jury Decides That the
Murderer was Sane.

City of Mexico, Dec. IL. - Edward
Adams, the New Orleans murderer. will
be shot.
Sentence Of death was pronounced upon
the slayer of Carlos Lasquette, French
waiter, yesterday afternoon, by Judge
Jesus NJ. Augur. The famous case was
given to the jury at l o'clock, and after
being out thirty minutes verdict was
rendered that the defendant was respOn-
sible for his actions and not insane at the
time of the shooting, and therefore de-
serving Of death.
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THREE NEGROES SHOT.
The Bullets Fired by Live Oaks Mar
shaI-Two Killed.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. IA special
to the Times-Union from Live Oak, Fla,
says: James Mathis and Henry Scott,
two negroes, were shot and killed by City
Marshal Peary last night. Richardson
Robinson, another negro, was also shot
by the marshal, but not fatally.
The negroes were drunk and disorderly
and when Marshal Peary attempted to
arrest them, resisted and drew revolvers.
Marshal Peary began firing, shooting
Mathis through the head, and Scott
through the heart, killing them instantly.
Robinson was shot in the shoulder The
coroner's jury eXOnerated Marshal
pearyn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18

Brunswick, Ca, Dec 1T.-Charles Al
exai-der, known as Hockey" I" local ne
gro sport, cut and fatally wounded John
Dclaurore over game of .'crapsn IN
Hell's Half acre to-day ia which one
cent was the amount involved. Alexan-
der was jailed and Delaurore's wounds
were treated by DIR. Robert Burford De
laurore was carried through the streets
with blood flowing profusely from several
wounds. He was finally laid on the
sidewalk on Newcastle street, where
large crowd gathered.
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BURNED TO DEATH AT 70.

An Aged Farmer Perishes in His
Blazing Dwelling.
Great Darlington, Mass, Dec, IA
dwelling house on Silver street, Sheffield,
eight miles from this town. owned by
John c. Boraback, rs years old, was
burned to the ground yesterday. MIR.
Boraback was burned to crisp, and his
daughter, Ida, was 50 severely burned
and bruised that it Is thought she
will die. The daughter jumped from
nightdress. The neighbors tried to rescue
MIR Boraback, but the flames baf1ed
them. Mrs. Boraback and a domestic
escaped uninjured. Miss Boraback is as
sistant principal Of the Great harrington
high school, and her father was promi-
nent and successful farmer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
FAvA MAY BE TRANSFERRED.
Several Changes in Italy's Embas sizes
Probable.

Rome, Dec. 17.--Baron Blanc, minister
Of foreign affairs, viii make several
changes in the Italian nmbassies, for the
sake of economy The AMBASSADOR to the
United States, Baron Fava, is likely TO
be transferred 10 another post, and to be
replaced in Washington with Signor Cata-
laui now minister TO Denmark
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
PUNTA GoRpA NOTES.
A Religious Community to Settle on
Pine Island.


Punta Gorda, Fla, Dec. 17.-Robert
Gamble, superintendent Charlotte Har-
Dor division Florida Southern railroad,
has rendered his resignation, TO take eff
feet Dec. 90 Mr.. Gamble is to quit rail-
roading and go into manufacturing in Tai
lahassee.
Rev. G. o. Barnes the liberal eYange-
list, has returned to his winter home on
Sanibel island Quite following of friends
are coming on to establish a
winter resort It is rumored
that the St. James syndicate, on Pine
Island, have sold out the San Carlos hotel
and buildings to a religious association
from Chicago.
The steamer Tarpon, of the Plant line,
will not be run this season from Tampa to
the Caloosahatehie river.
The new city council is planning exten-
siye street improvements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
SHOT DEAD IN A DOORWAY.
Frank Usina the Victim Of an Accident
at Palatka.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. ia special
to the Times Union from Palatka, Fla,
saws: GAS Frank Usina was entering a
room this morning occupied by several
Young men, a shot gun was discharged.
'lhe load struck Usua in the neck, and he
died instantly. 1t is claimed that the gun
was accidentally discharged, and no ar
rests have been made.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-18
q Ngexioan MLnieter 10 Reaien.

Parando, secretary Of Justice and public
instruction in the Mexican cabinet, will
resign his portfolio The reason assigned
is thepassago by the Chamber Of Deputies
Of the dill making the tenure Of ONCE Of
the judges Of the supreme court for life,
or during good behavior, Mr.. Parando
has been member Of the cabinet since
1880.
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pUTRrD MEAT IN A PIE.
Fifteen Soldiers Die After a Feast a
the Winter Palace.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 17.-At the annual
banquet on Monday last at the Winter
Palace of the soldiers decorated with the
cross OF St. Andrew and ST. George, forty
of the guests are said to have partaken Of
IL meat pie which was in putrid state.
Tbe result is that fifteen Of them have
since died of cholera, and the others were
very sick for several days atterWard.