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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
ST. LOUIS GRAND JURY.
Fifty-Four Indictments for Election
Frauds Returned.

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 26.-The grand Jury
to-day made it's final report, returning 173
indictments. "a of which are for alleged
election frauds. Henry Troll, sheriff-elect
is indicted for alleged bribery in paying
money to influence election judges. The
other election indictments are mainly
against the lower element and much sur
prise and disappointment is expressed that
the grand jury did not gather in its net
higher and more important game. The
grand jury reports that the city institu-
tions are unfit for human habitation, and
the city jail especially is unclean and a
menace to the health of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
oARLIsLE's BANKING BILL.
The House Democrats to Hold a Caucus
on the Meaaure.

Washington, Dec. ga caucus OF the
House. democrats, to consider the pending
banking bill, will probably be held imme-
dtely after the reassembllng OF congress
on the third proximo. Mr.. Springer Of IL
linois, the chairman Of the committee on
banking and currency said to-day that he
would strongly favor the suggestion of
having party caucus While the caucus
might not be binding upon those present,
the general effect would be good, and It
would be better In his opinion. he said.
that the merits and demerlts OF the bill
should be fully discussed in private. before
II is brought to vote. Mr. Springer said
he had no doubt that the substitute re-
ported by him last week will pass the
House by fair majority
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
LYNcHERs AFTER A WOMAN.
She Confesses Completely in a Plot to
Burn a Store.

Charleston. s. C.. Dec "a special TO
the News and Courier from ParksvilIe.
S. c. says; About week ago Bart Chea-
tham's store and its contents were burned
while AR Cheatham was at supper. Tom
Brunson, who was visiting Mr.. Cheatham,
saw the fire and saw negro run of. II
was discovered later that the wall Of the
building had been saturated with kero-
sene.
"on last Wednesday night Nick Browns
dwelling in the neighborhood Of Plum
Branch was robbed and fired and the par
ties We're arrested. one Of them, a negro
girl, confessed. duplicating several other
negroes. The girl was brought here yester-
day and made statement before Trial
Justice Brunson, who committed her to
jail. Judge Rrunson sent the girl back to
Plumb Branch, but some Of the more law
abiding citizens hearing that masked
white men were congregating, sent the
girl in charge of VIII Wells to Parks
Vile to keep her from being lynched.
Armed men were securing the country
from the creek to the river and Mr.. Wells
came near falling into the hands of 20 or
90 of them, but lodged them and remained
out with his prisoner all night and this
morning delivered her TO Justice Brunson,
who hurried her off to the jail at Edgeneld.
"A ripple of excitement was created
in the town last night Two young men
had been out calling on the girls and as
they were coming in they met a crowd Of
armed men who were blacked, and not
suspecting their purpose. and thinking
them armed negroes, aroused the citizens
and the Capers Light Infantry hurried to
the armory for their guns. In the mean
80 q
not disclosing their Identity, told the
young men that the people in the Plumb
Branch neighborhood had been so thor
oughly aroused on account of these re-
cent burnings that they were determined
to break it up by dealing summarily with
those who had confessed their guilt. For
tunately for the girl the young men in
charge. Of her evaded the would be
lynchers and started her on her way to
the Edgefeld Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
oHURoHILL's FATE SEALED.
His Condition Hopeless, But He May
Live a Month.

London, Dec. q, 8 a. NAT O'Clock last
night bulletin announced that Lord
Randolph Churchill was weaker Another
consultation Of physicians was held at
midnight. The patients condition alter
mates between coma and partial conscious
ness. Many members of royal families
here and on the continent have requested
that the bulletins be sent to them. Hun
dreds of kilograms Of inquiry and sym
pathy have been received from Great
Britain and France.
Dr. Keith, ono Of Lord Randolph
ChurchilPs physicians, said last night:
His condition is hopeless. A sad feature
of his Illness is that every effort in be-
half of the patient merely prolongs such
agony as he is now able to feel. The end
is merely a matter Of time He may linger
a month, but this is highly improbable"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
A WRECK ON THE RAILS.
The Engineer and Fireman of Passen-
ger Train Badly Scalded.

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 26.-The New Or
leans passenger train No on the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad, collided with
a number of coal cars which had run out
of an omen switch onto the main line at
RrantNyood last night. The engine was de-
molished and d. G. Shugart, the engineer
and his fireman, both Of Nashville were
found in the wreck badly sealded ana un-
conscious. The baggage and express cars
caught fire and were destroyed. The bag
gage master was hurt but not seriously.
The passenger cars and sleepers dld not
leave the track but the passengers were
Lad1v shaken lp. though none were Sc
riously hurt. Trains will be delayed till
the truck is cleared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
BLEW OUT as BRAINs.
Three Men Quarrel Near Hartsville and
One is Killed.

Charleston, S. c.. Dec. pa special to
the News and Courier from Darlington,
S. c.. says: Christmas passed off
Cured at Kellytown, near Hartsville. Joe
and Frank Fields quarreled with Hayny
Kelly and in the disturbance Kelly was
shot and killed by Frank Fields. The ball
entered the frontal bone and Kelly was
standing so near that his brains were
blown out All three were drinking. All
were white men and well thought cf."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
ST. JOHNS SUSPENDED BANKS.
The Report of the Legislative Commit
toe Ready for Submission.


st. Johns, N. F.. Dec 26.-The report Of
the legislative committee on the condl-
tion of the suspended banks is not ready
for submission to the legislature. 1t Is,
however. promised tomorrow. A general
idea of the report Of the committee leaked
out to-day. and it is stated that it will
recommend the Endorsement Of the Union
banks notes at the rate of So cents on
the dollar the notes not to be redeem
able within two years. The report will
also recommend the payment Of 30 cents on
the dollar for all notes Of the Commercial
bank, payment not to be made, however,
until after a full call has been made upon
the shareholders Of the bank. An expert
representing a syndicate Of English banks
arrived here yesterday on the steamer
Ulunda The steamer also brought a
stock of specie to be used in the general
trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

New York, Dec. pa Herald special
from Panama says: Venezuela advices
state that the leper asylum in Neuva,
Barcelona, has been burned down, but no
lives were lost.
work on the Puerto Cabello and Au-
rare railroad has been suspended pend
ing negotiations with an American syn
dicate anxious to take the concession
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
BIG MONEY FOR INTEREST.
A Total of Nearly 500, 900, 900 to be
Paid Out at Three Cities.

New York. Dec. 26.-The January dis
bursements for interest and dividends at
this city are estimated at nearly $75,OOO,
600; at Philadelphia at nearly $1O,O0O00O
and at Boston about 50, 900, ,OO0 Interest
natures also on a large proportion of the
national debt and the government will
pay the quarterly interest on the As,
about 1896, 900, and also s1,93s,705 semi
annual interest on the currency SIS, or
Pacific railroad bonds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
n Slick Thief.

Jesup. Ga, Dec. 26.--Last night thief
entered the Hotel Sunny Side and car
ried off clothing and other valua-
bles and a lot of papers, which he
left at a colored womans house. He also
gave the negro preacher e. d. Grant,
a call. taking his overcoat, valise and
other clothing also his ministerial suit.
lie was last heard Of going up the South
ern railway towards Bailey, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
A New Steel Plant.

Elyria, O., Dec. 26.-On last Monday a
contract was made by the johnson Steel
Company and the Carnegie Company by
which the latter is to erect a plant at
Lorain. The works Will be built on the
east side of Black river, directly opposite
the Johnson Compenys works and on
land already owned by the latter company.
The plant will employ 5000 men. Superin-
tendent Suppe of the Johnson Company,
is authority for the statement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
ATLANTA Property Comes High

Atlanta Ga, Dec. PEA seven-twelfth in
terest in the Chamberlain. Johnson & Co
building at Whitehall and Hunter streets
was sold to-day for 500, 1856 The purchase
was made by the Boynton estate, which
thus secures title 10 the entire property.
The building and lot, which has fifty feet
frcnt on Whitehall street. are valued at
S170 00O
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
THROWN BETWEEN CARS.
A Small Girl Killed in an Accident on
the South Florida Road.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. GA special to
the Times-Union from Bowling Green
Fla, says: "A South Florida freight train
with a passenger coach attached, was un-
able to make the up grade near here to-
day. In backing down to get start the
passenger coach struck COW and was
derailed. The shock threw Blanche Min
gIedorff. aged .. between the cars and she
was instantly killed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
TnmbIe in the Temperature. !.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 26-Christmas
day here was warm and rainy At
o'clock this morning, the thermometer
stood at 60 81, and at noon had fallen TO
al A strong northwest WIND was
tid,gine, and the mercury continued to fall
unttI All 9 D. m. It stood at 30 IL. making
n fan in thirteen hours OF q H. 1t is
growing colder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

New York, Dec. 2s.-The deaths are an
nounced to-day OF Vice-Chancellor Van
Fleet Of New Jersey; James simpson, Sr.,
partner Of the dry goods house OF 5imp-
ror Crawford & Simpson Of New York.
and Col. Archer n Martin, Of Post, Mar
tin e. Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Changes in the Naval Service.

Washington. Dec 26.--The Secretary OF
the Navy has ordered Commander f. NJ.
Barber to assume his new post as naval
attache to the embassy at London on Jan.
II next. relieving Lieut.. Commander W.
$. Cowles, who will return home and hold
himself in readiness for duty as executive
officer of the new cruiser Olympia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
peter @. Hollis Dead.

Phila delphia, Dec. 26.--Peter c. Hollis,
president of the National Bank of Com
nnerce of this city, and who was identified
with the management of numerous rail
road and other corporations, died at his
home in West Philadelphia to-day, after
a. proctracted illness. He was Il years of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
A Eornal college Burned.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. pa special to
the Ace-Herald from Livingston, Ala.
saws the Alabama Normal college for girls
caught FIRE in the kitchen at II O'Clock
last night and the entire building was
destroyed. The loss is $1,000, and the in
surance s., 800. No one was hurt. Arrange
ments for temporary quarters have been
made, and the school will resume on Mon
day next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
snhnnva1oF,s Appointm .nt.

St Petersburg, Dec. 26.-An imperial
decree has been issued to make known
the appointment of Count Schouvalon'
fornoerlv ambassador in Berlin, to sue
ceed Cen. Gourko in Warsaw.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
nnilar Ernloaion ID Eufaula.

Eufaula, Ala, Dec. 26.-The boilers of
the Chewalla mills exploded last night
with a terrific crash. Only one man was
in the boiler room at the time and he was
quite badly but not seriously injured The
damage to property was considerable. The
explosion is supposed to have been caused
by pumping cold water into a hot boiler
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
a. ArRentine Exhibit.

Atlanta Ga, Dec. 26. 6.-Oficial informa-
+ion was received at exposition headquar-
ters to-day that the Argentine Republic
will make an exhibit. The exhibit is being
prepared now and it will be shipped du-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Tndaina a DisaRreement.

New Orleans, Dec. 26.-The jury in the
case of Kane and Thrifiley, the alleged
Doodle councilmen, has been discharged
ana a mistrial entered. They were locked
up five days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
M,ners Pefuse to Work.

Massillon, O., Dec. 26.-The Anderson
miners have fallen into line and refuse to
20 to work until they get more satisfac-
ffOn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Tbe Laet King Of Naples Dying.

Vienna, Dec 2e.-The Neue Freie Presse
says that Francis H., the last king Of
Naples. is dying at Arco. He received the
extreme unction to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Uncle SANS Treasury Balances.

Washington, Dec. 26.-rhe stated treas
ury balance to-day was Si53, ,SS7, 1854, Of
which $50, ,069. Col is In gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 26.-Two inches Of
snow fell here this morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

wear underneath them, The-er-you fnowS..
CATERS which are footless stockings that are
twice as long as any other stoesipgs
Well. bought those Things yesterday. I
have got them on me now | have been In
around from place to, place most cruelty. /
did not dream you could be so fendish. When-
to fSss SSss G S
caring what people said-or something that
no woman will put up with And ~ THO time
been on Goals OF fire, Do you know how il
feels to be peIpered with red pepper over half
oa Men DO Veil
peppered with red pepper and II don't get to
utes I will Jump into the river or bury myself
IN the snow Or do some other horrible thing.
long SSsT ssnG ' The s%E KEN W
reIhaps G e the effect Of the cold atm d P6ers
nnotable People drink there and, feeling no
a aaon MOrf a1 aas Ssn Tas
stSs IL lay. Now Fer P6S nam there
day. because lot OF ladies Of their acana int.
tained BY them. SO on Monday they went
oitsn to the bar u the Chateau FFroptonac and
This whiskey does not Affect u.s." they said
fnthe afternoon; o.
need have no fear Of taking too much; In this
dry and cold atmos phere you can drink ten
80 the New Workers threw caution to the
dogs and had Jolly time. They went to bel
late. but clear headed and self.possessed.
they were sorry Tho Scotch whiskey hal
suspended action, 1t had assembled inside OF
then and called for the sense OF the majority
OF the drinks, and the majority had
voted not 70 do anything mischiev-
It had said; We will give them our
best efforts" SO when the fret young man
got up hs went to the rooms Of the others and
said that he was surprised 10 find himsel feel-
Ing So well and cleaT-headed. They said they
noticed the same thing about themselyes.
They all agreed that Quebec was splendid.
and that Scotch whiskey was the mildest thing
In II, Tho ladies did NOT come till afternoon.
In the mean time the young men drank Moth
ing. The ladies came, and were piled into
sleighs and taken 10 the Victoria Rink.
When they got there one OF the Young
men fell down while getting out OF his
sleigh. lie whispered to the others that he
could not understand it, but no felt as Il he
was tipsy. Presently one after another OF the
men confessed TO the same sensation. They
began to talk loud and to become demonstrA-
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far she has got along" seEd the Eneilshman.
Qr III tell you what you do; ask her II re 9
those. persons Who merely take an annual
The brothers handled joculsriiy over the
transom in that way for perhaps two mlnutea,
sayinG nothing more Objectionable than IL
ire OF an Englshwoman across the haiito such
degree that she also put her trAnsom Into
look ere" she said. NJ there's smother
word Of that scurrous talking out in the pub
lie alls shall make Il my business to reportit
that's what say" ''' 'e'"'"'"'''
sDr George stewart editor Of the Quebec
scss buinor. AZ formal iuncheon IN o one OF
the clups the other dayI he made a speech that
ists could have. made It. though DR.. Stewart is
widely known Tor NE critical and hhilosophi-
posed to he a man Of grave and serious mind.
His speech came on the heels of the great blz-
!!snrd 81 TUESDAY; He said that in Nova scotia
.sstor, bit that the vuelec, elevator stood
s5Ggsh n hs den4 LII Il SSno IN s sSs
He said that the ouebscS S d nf "p rom
The people Of New York and other
smca. e snaurnr bronss and then STs
cory for Il and ashamed Of them atterwerd
be said, tho people eyperim emit with Ice statues
first. and then, II they don't like them, the
f. 1s si sSTss and and nc cs ss% is !SoS
he r1ae got to be 1Sssa
down BY that, time the authorities viii feel
Committee 10 put up signs, Post no bills" on
the ice palace, and TO sprinkle notices to
squares, but people in Quebec we're always
Glow to take up his suggestions. He amid that
Mark Twain had complained Of missing the
beauties OF the country by reason Of the snow.
and had called Canada place that stores it's
scenery" In winter, but DIR. Stewart thought
such remarks spring out Of jealousy that is
due to the fact that n one OF the United States
can raise such crops tof snow as the province
OF Quebec.
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OUEBECS CARNIVAL ENDED.
,,T1IE LADY MARJORIE GORDON TIE
HEROINE or THE HOUR.

..r.,s. sud DistresriuR ESset OF CsusSsuise
seo,eh whishsy sad oussee Air-A Btt
.,Fr.ueh Repartss sna = Trias OF Proof
,hs, the Ensi,-h Cen ne Fuuuy-The Fso-
NJ. Tired After the Weeks ESe,teusat
orrprc. Feb. 3-The great Quebec carnival
a. thing OF history. II ended with a lively
dov made up Of skating. bowling. hockev. and
.urling matches in the morning, tumultuous
.rovshoe races in tho afternoon. and such
General fun for the crowd all day that all the
aides and chutes we're busy all the time. The
,.rniyol has been q great success-a series OF
hrillIant pictures and n round Of excitement.
n is over none too soon for the citizens,
,lpes they are all tired out. As for
The strangers. It makes no difference
vhether It Is over or not. because Quebec will
,smaIn all winter Just as II was all this week
one Of the very best places for novelty. fun,
and snort to which Americans can go. The
carnival has ended with six feet Of snow on
the ground. and that fact will give the reader
an idea Of how truly II Is the winter capital Of
the continent and how surely Il will afford
winter sport Whenever Il Is visited Letween
November and Ahrl. Add 10 this the fact OF
hs picturesque and ancient appearance. and
the merrer fact that It is to all Intents and
purposes French city. and IL Is not necessary
70 say any more In lts behalf as a place for
to1rlsts pleasures
To understand how French the city is. one
nsels to be told that Of its 05. 900 population
only 5000 speak English. To com prehend the
consequences. the following illustration will
be helpful: There was notable luncheon
party In Quebec yesterday, and Mr.. 10 Blanc,
the Speaker Of the provincial Assembly. was
speaking for the French Canadians. He said
many things about them that wore creditable
and In their praise. and then he added that. as
. rule they were slow. A little American
woman. Of gay spirit and close acquaintance
with the French tongue. interrupted him
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Il z p
" When Grippe Prevails
Everything Is Grippe"

last Sunday vas the nr,t time that DR. uumnbrev,s
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ful that she Is so. Out Of doors In the
Daytime, she has been the little Blue Riding
Hood OF the Carnival She has worn a blue
Blanket suit trimmed with white braid. and
the long pointed eapuehin hood that Is always
pulled up around her plump cheeks and black
hAlr has everywhere been seen in full motion.
the most active and merry object in town. She
Is 10 lie seen skating with the little city girls.
shedding with tbs men and woman. sleighing
Win her iather Lord Aberdeen or tumbling
with her father or n,otHer she /. ant 10 De i'm
Nlr charge 81 Colonel or a General or an
Hlle-de-camp. but those sedate and important
lefsnnages are not constituted to ENJOY her
childish pleasures, so they stand aside and let
her Ilay or else turn her ever t. the nearest
ha"'aht who will take charge Of her and keep
be: out Of danger
Goes not knHW the word. Yesterday afternoon
.-s reporter Of TIA St'N found that out He
was taAen 10 the Aberdeen sli,i". Now II there
- any more dangerous place than that on the
Tnhtlhent, eNceIt it lie in front Of a locomotive
rs locality Is NOT easily guessed. The AbeT-
Geeh Slide is shedding slide the newest thing
~ quebec sports 1t Is a toboggan slide with
.It chuie made twice as steep as the Inclined
pane VI toboggan slide. Down this go the
bsiTaR Youths o. the city on very strong and
runners To sled on such thing is ike fall
80 on house or starting 10 40 down hill Just
a. me nil Is kieksd away from behind you,
The reporter elm bed 10 the tor Of the Absr-
S Sesn chute aud got q sled ready and looked
IioGn % The earth below He backed out. II
ssied at that angle and. indeed. no one could
20 not the sled y as fast as the Law OF gravity.
sSo OF thres American women came along
homf. Then little LADY Marjorie, In her blue
o'u @hl coat trotted up The sheer slone OF
sG51 e. shri TO. looLsd, down the dazzling
IL looks dangerous" said she.
w. NOT you have seine enc to steer your