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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
LESS HOLIDAY HILARITY.
Law Against BOnfres and Fireworks
to BE Enforced,

The small boy is not displaying his Gus
tomary activity in purloining barrels and
storing them away for the Christmas bon
fires
The ordinance adopted by the last coun-
ell prohibiting bonfires in any part of the
city was enforced with fair success last
Christmas, and this accounts for the list
lessness on the part of the youthful ele-
ment. Occasionally a small boy is seen
making away with barrel and. as
Christmas draws nearer, the tendency to
engage in this sort of thing
viii increase. It is safe to
say, however, that not one-tentb
as many barrels have been stored away 10
date for Christmas destruction as in for
mer years.
The present council evidently intends to
enforce the ordinance. At least, it is now
being published for the informa ton of the
public, including the juvenile population.
The same ordinance also prohibits the
discharge of fireworks at Christmas or anv
other time in any portion of the city north
of Jones street, but permits
their discharge south of Jones
street, except upon Bull street north
of the park extension. This portion of the
ordinance was practically a dead letter
last year. so many firecrackers being dis
charged in all parts of the city, that It
was practically impossible for the police
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GARY NOT TO RESIGN.
Postmaster General VIII Not BE
Candidate for the Senate

Washington, Dec 11.-Postmaster Gen
eral Gary is out in an interview to-day an
nouncing his intention to remain in the
cabinet and not make try for the Senate.
as the successor of Senator German of
Maryland.
As soon as it was ascertained that the
Maryland legislature would be republican,
the friends of Gen. Gary entered him in the
senatorial race. He did not discourage
their efforts in his behalf, and it was gen.
orally believed that he would enter the
contest and make things lively for the 9TH
er aspirants. He has ample means, and
it has been his ambition for many years.
to occupy a seat in the Senate. His an
nouncement to-day, therefore, comes as a
surprise to those who were engaged in
specializing upon his successor in the cab
met. Gen. Gary realizes that the fight
over the Maryland senatorshp will in
volve the expenditure of a large sum of
money, and as the prospects are not the
best for him to win, he was concluded to
retain his place in the cabinet, and at the
same time not disturb his snug bank ac-
count.
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WOMAN OUTRAGED BY A NEGRO.
Her BrOther-in-Law Riddles the
Brute With Shot.


Hannibal, No. Dec. n.-Bu Underwood,
a negro recently released from the peni-
tertiary, last night called at the home of
Christian Pabst, a farmer living four miles
southwest of here, and demanded money
PaDst refused and Underwood drew a re-
volver and made him lay down on the
floor He then pressed the revolver
against Mrs. Pabsts temple and compeu-
ed her to bind her husbands arms and
feet with Irvine. The brute then took her
into another room and assaulted her.
This morning she managed to elude him
and ran 10 the house of her brother-in-
law, Louis Pabst, a mile distant. Louis
returned with a shotgun. Underwood met
and disarmed him and made him walk into
the room where his brother, Chris, still
lay bound.
Louis suddenly made a bound for I'm
derwood, and after a scuf1e, secured the
gum and a moment later the riddled
corpse OF the negro lay stretched on the
floor.
Mrs. Pabst may die
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sTUBBs TO MAKE A FIGHT.
He Refuses to Abide by the Finding
in the History Committee Scandal.

He Refuses to Abide by the Finding
in the History Committee Scandal.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 1.-THE committee
appointed to investigate the grand camp
confederate veterans history committee
scandal, fled its report with Grand Com
mander James y. Stubs this afternoon.
1t is the unanimous opinion of the COM
mittee that the relations of Grand Com
mander Stubbs, while a member of the
history committee, with the agent of one
of the great publishing houses Of the
country render it improper that he should
remain a member of the history commit
tee. Col. Stubs removal from the COM
mittee is therefore recommended TO the
grand camp.
The committee further recommend that
he be requested TO resign the position of
grand commander of the Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans, department of Vir-
ginia.
The investigation committee fully exon
crates all the other members of the his
tory committee.
Shortly after receiving the report. Col
Stubs issued a statement in which he
declined to accept as final the report of
the committee, or to be guided by its rec
concentrations. He declares he is the vic
tim of scheme to blast his reputation.
lie says his accusers secured by means of
theft the supposed evidence of his guilt
in the shape of two checks adduced In ev-
idence against him.
Il shall not submit to this Judgment"
says he, "but shall appeal to the judg-
ment of the advisory council and to the
Virginia public"
Col. Stubs announces that he will re-
linquish neither his position on the his
tory committee nor that of grand com
mander, but will Immediately lay the
whole matter before the advisory council
of the grand camp.
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to locate the offenders. A few arrests
were made, however Whether a more
determined effort will be made to enforce
the ordinance this year has not been
stated.
The indications are that there will be a
plentiful supply of fireworks q
all kinds for the satisfaction of those who
enjoy this style of diversion. Retail mer-
chants report business rather quiet just
now. but they expect. Of course, a big in
crease on the eve of the holidays If
the people of Savannah fail to turn them
selves loose this Christmas for every kind
of merriment it will be the first time in
her hislory that they have failed to do 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERN1ANs.
Plan for Uniting the Two Factions
Announced by the Bishop.

Plan for Uniting the Two Factions
Announced by the Bishop.
Trenton, N. j., Dec. u.-Right Rev. Bish-
up AcPhall of this city this evening gave
his decision providing for plan for the
uniting of the two factions of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians now in existence in
the United States.
AT the recent national convention of
both organizations committees were ap-
pointed for the purpose of bringing about
met in Atlantic City in August last and
Bishop McPhail. The bishops decision
provides that the name of the reunited or
ganization shall be the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, with the words lin America"
added, simply to designate the country
wherein the organization is located.
The constitution previous to the decision
and adopted at the national convention in
Cleveland in May, 1894 shall be taken as
the ground work to which all necessary
amendments shall be made.
That the qualification for membership
shall be; No person shall become a men,
Der of this order who is not irish or Of
Irish descent through either parent,
The plan of reorganization provides
that all OF the subordinate divisions Of
both orders shall remain intact and be-
come the organized unit of the consolda-
ted organization. A single national board
is TO be chosen at a convention to be held
at time and place to be fixed by the
bishop The convention Will be held next
June or July, probably, in Trenton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
GARDNER c. HuBBAaD DEAD.
director i'm the Bell Telephone Com
pany and a Man of Affairs.


Washington, Dec. l1.-Gardner G. Hub
bard. director in the Bell Telephone Com
pany and weIl-known 20 public men, scien-
lists and inanciers. died at Twin Oaks,
the suburban residence. a few miles from
the city, at an early hour this morning.
his death was due TO a Complication of
diseases and TO his old age, he being in MS
18th year. He had been in poor health for
some time, but il was not until yesterday
that his condition became alarming. Mr..
Hubbard was Of New England ancestry
and has progenilors had occupied a prorni-
nent place in the history Of the common
wealth of Massachusetts
He was born in 1872 and graduated from
Dartmouth in 1871. He then entered the
law school at Cambridge and on admis-
SION TO the bar practiced law in Boston I'M
III 1913, when he removed to Washington
10 secure milder Climate. He early be-
came interested in the Bell telephone and
IN 4o'S retired from the practice of law to
devote himself to its interests and was the
controlling spirit in ats financial affairs
curing the next five years. After it was
introduced successfully into this country
ne crossed to the old world and organized
the International Oriental. and other COM
pahies. He secured important concessions
from the Russian government and INSTALL
ed splendid system in the empire of the
car. The next important service for the
company was in connection with the cele-
Drated Berliner patent which he so man
aged as TO pro.ong greatly the Bell COM
pdny control of the telephone field
lie was appointed by President Grant
special commissioner to report on railroad
maI transportation, and instituted many
Important reforms in the railway mail SER
vice. He was an earnest and persistent ad-
vocate of the postal telegraph system IN
der government control lie was president
or the national geographic society, first
vice president of the American association
TO promote oral instruction of the deaf, and
OF the American Association of Inventors
and Manufacturers. He leaves a valuable
estate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
VICTORIA AT NAPoLEoN's TOMB.
Her Impressions as Written in Her
journal.
From the London Times.

From the London Times.
The following extract from her majes"
tvs journal, in 1855, describes the Pilgrim
age to Napoleon's grave, during the state
visit TO the emperor at the Tuileries:
After this, as the queen wrote in her
journal: I'VE drove straight to the Ho-
tel des Invalides. under the dome of which
Napoleon lies, late as it was, because we
were most anxious not to miss this, per-
haps the most important act of all in this
very interesting and eventful time. 1t was
nearly Z when we arrived. All the
invalides-chiehy of the former, but some
of the present, war-Were drawn up on
either side of the court into which we
drove. There were four torches which
lit us along, and added to the solemnity
of the scene, which was striking in every
way. The church is fine and lofty. We went
to look from above into the open vault
the coffin Is not yet there, but in a
small side Chapel de st. Jerome Into this
the emperor led me, and there I stood, az
the arm of Napoleon III, his nephew, be-
the am of Napoleon III, his nephew, be-
fore the coffin of England's bitterest foe:
l, the granddaughter of the king who hat
ed MIN most and who most vigorously OPP
posed him. and this very nephew, who
bears his name, being my nearest and dear
est ally. The organ of the church was
playing God Save the Queen at the times
ana this solemn scene took place by torch
light, and during a thunderstorm. Strange
and wonderful, indeed 1t seems as If in
this tribute of respect to the departed and
dead foe, old enmities and rivalries were
wiped out, and the seal OF heaven placed
upon that bond of unity which is now hap
PLY established between two great and
powerful nations. May heaven bless and
prosper itr'
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CLEVELAND IN CAROLINA.
The Ex-President in Excellent
Health and Spirits.


Health and Spirits.
Georgetown, S. c., Dec 11-Ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland, accompanied by
Capt. Robley d. Evans, Capt. P. B. Lam
berton and Gen. Arson C. McCook, arriv-
ed at Georgetown at $40 o'clock this
morning, via the Atlantic Coast Line, in
the Pullman car Davy Crockett. The car
was ruin down to the wharf, and as soon
as their baggage and other trappings were
transferred the party boarded the govern
ment launch Water Lilly" and left at
once for the shooting preserves of Gen.
f. P. Alexander, at Ford's Point, going
through the Mlnim Creek canal on the
way down.
Mr.. Cleveland is now in excellent health,
and Will no doubt thoroughly enjoy his
outing. They will spend about ten days
in this vicinity.
The Palmetto Club held a special meet
ing last evening, and decided to tender
Mr.. Cleveland and the gentlemen accom-
panying him a banquet on the evening
of the 21st inst.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
HAWAII DOESN'T WANT TO COME IN.
Half the American Residents Among
the Opponents of Annexation.

Half the American Residents Among
the Opponents of Annexation.
Blackfoot, Ida, Dec. 11-Ex-Senator Du-
bois, who has just reached home after
an extended visit to Japan, China md
Hawaii, says the United States will not
annex these islands against the bitter op-
position of the natives. He says there are
less than 1900 males Americans on the
island over p years of age, and nearly
half of them are opposed to annexation,
while nearly all the balance of the popu-
lation are against it,
Nothing but the support of the United
States government" said Mr.. Dubois,
keeps the present oligarchy, misnamed a
republic, in power. They could not Sus-
tain themselves a day if the United States
should withdraw its support. 1t will re-
quire a large armed force constantly to
maintain any government the United
States may establish there. The natives
will never consent to the destruction of
their national life"
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ON of his family, he evidently gave tire
others some Instructions in the art of wire
walking, for since that time the mother
and the three little ones-they are not so
small. either-have shown remarkable dex-
terity on the cable.
All of the rats are sleek, well-fed fell
lows, who have lost all fear of printers, 50
long as the latter are in their shirt sleeves
but at the sight of man wearing a coat
they will beat retreat in the most an
proved manner, not even waiting to pick
up tempting morsel which may lie az
their feet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
TALLAHASSEE TOPICS.
Letters Patent to New Corporations.
SinGIetOn's Day of Death.


Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 1.-THE follow
ing letters patent have been issued:
The Mariana and Gulf Transportation
Company, capital 5000, win construct and
operate boats and vessels for the convey
ance Of passengers and freight on the Apa-
lachicola and Chipola rivers. the Gulf of
Mexico and their tributary waters. The
incorporators are w. II. Milton, Jr.. George
Farley, T. w. Conely, j. c. Folsom and f.
NJ. Watson.
The Ocala Electric Light Company, with
$4,000 capital. The company will manu-
facture electricity for light, heat and
power. Albert Wright, s. Dana Green
Henry NJ Francis, John f. Farrell and
Josiah c. Narcross are the incorporators
A death warrant has been issued for the
execution of Harry Singleton, at Tampa
on Friday. Jan. Z. He killed Policeman
Mccormick about two years ago.
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southern mn Lenrnc.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1.-THE Southern
Base Bail league magnates will meet to-
morrow at the Kimball house and discuss
plans for the coming season. All the cities
of the proposed league have given no
tice that they will be represented. and me
enterprise win be fairly launched. Savan-
nah, Charleston, Birmingham, Mobile
New Orleans and Atlanta are the cities in ,
pi11dbd 80
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COVERS MOST MILES.
CONTINUED from FIRST Page)

Cycling Club tonight Hourly kilograms
were being received from New York n
nouncing the progress made by Miller
who IS member of that organization
There is pretty romance in Miller's ride.
He mas plugged away like an automaton
all the week with but one object in view.
y maiden is the cause of Miller's rare eX-
hibition Of pluck and speed. She lives IN
the vicinity Of Ogden avenue and Twelfth
street. She has promised her heart and
hand 10 the doughty Teuton That heart
and hand he Will claim when he returns
TO This CITY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
WAGE SCALE AT FALL RIVER.
Committee of the Manufacturers As
ISOLATION stiu Undecided.

Fail River, Mass, Dec 1.-THE special
committee of the manufacturers associa-
ton, to which was transferred the matter
of a new wage scale on a lower basis, met
to-day but the meeting developed nothing
new. There was some variance in the
opinions Of the members, and it will prob
ably require several meetings to deter
mine the final report to be made The
committee will meet again next Tuesday
evening. The situation in general has I'M
dergone little change.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC.
Resignation of the President of the
Diet Threatens It's Disruption.

DICT Ihrentens Its DisruptlOn.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 11.-senor ia
cinto Castellanos, president of the Diet
of the Great Republic of Central America,
appointed from Salvador, it is reported,
has rendered his resignation. His retire.
ment, it is said endangers the ability of
the Independent organization to unite the
people, and will probably soon result in
it's disruption.
The financial condition is unimproved.
There is much difficulty in getting laborers
to gather the ripening coffee crop.
A revolution against the Zelayas gov
eminent is apprehended, and war Je
tween Nicaragua and Costa Rica is inn
minent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
Century ON the wheel

New York, Dec. 1.-THE committee on
cycle records for the Century road club of
America has accepted the following
cleims.
Toledo Clyde century course. Time 6;1s-
BY {. Q. Lasley of Toledo, Oct. "a, 1897
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
POPE LEO AND THE IRISH.
Hibernianism Regaining Favor at
the vatican.

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE vatican, it is semi
officially announced, has approved Mgr.
Martinell, the papal delegate to the Ro-
visiting Ireland for three weeks. 1t is
pointed out that this approval is regarded
as a sign that Hibernianism is regaining
favor at the vatican. Other signs of this
are said to be the retirement of Mgr.
Schroeder from the staff of the University
at Washington and the moral position
gained at Rome by Archbishop Keene, who
is considered likely to be made a cardi-
nal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
REDEMPTION OF TICKETS.
Heavy Pressure Brought on the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas.

1 = n stNs R4Iat AtAHSs
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE western and
southwestern roads are bringing heavy
pressure to bear upon the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas to reeede from its stand
on tae matter Of redemption of tickets
bought in the open market by the chair
man Of passenger associations. II was
the railroads claim, the action of the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas in refusing 10
agree that the chairman of the Southwest
ern Passenger Association should buy up
all cut-rate tickets found on the market
and send them to the road issuing them
Tor redemption that broke up that asso-
citation.
II is said that the refusal of the AIissou-
n, Kansas and Texas to redeem is still
preventing the organization of the South
western Passenger Association, and keep
ing the rates in a state of decentralization
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
CARPET FACTORY IN FLAMES.
Plant of the DObsOns at PhiIadeI.
phin Badly Damaged.

Philadelphia, Dec. IA fire which broke
out tonight in the building occupied by
the carpet manufacturing firm of John
and James Dobson did damage npproxi-
mating $4,000. establishments adjoining
suffered a loss of 100. All the losses are
covered by Insurance.
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BARRY NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE.

NUFUHtT-s July UccIHres CrOOts'
Death Due 10 the Fan.
London, Dec. 1.-THE coroner's jury to-
day returned verdict of accidental death
in the case Of Walter Croots, the English
bantamweight who died on Tuesday morn
ing last from injuries received during the
contest for the bantamweisht champion
ship with Jimmy Barry of Chicago al the
National Sporting Club, on the previous
night According to the medical testi-
mony, Croots' skull was fractured at the
base due to a fall after the blow In the
twentieth round.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
sugar neet stntistIcr.

Magdeburg Dec. 1.-THE report Of the
statistical association on the sugar beet
crop of 1898 gives Germany 1,S05,O00 tons;
Austria-Hungary. $4,000; France, T72,OOO
tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12

Andrew Bravo died a few days ago az
Hllsville, Mass. He was a wealthy and
eccentric man and had built for himself
twenty years ago tomb i'm Pine Grove
cemetery where his body was laid. His
coffin was ready and the ceremonies pre-
pared. He had even selected the text from
which his funeral sermon was preached,
and had indicated the form of service
which he desired should be used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
Lakeland the Bu,er of Hon,nn.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 1l.-W. M. Lake
land, trainer for the Keenes, this morning
bought from John r. Madden the great
$4,000.
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SHIP ON FIRE AT SEA.
Vessel of American Construction, But
Her Name Unknown.

Havana, Dec. u.-Capt. Menguel Of the
Spanish steamer Miguel NJ. Pinllos, bound
from Barcelona by way Of Puerto Rico.
which has arrived here, reports that in
latitude 22;J0 north, longitude 1914 west
he sighted three-masted vessel on fire.
The vessel was of American construc-
ton, but her name was not ascertained
There were no signs of crew on board
her.
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SHOT HIS COMPANION.
A Rabbit Hunt in south Carolina
Ends Fatally for IA Boy,

Columbia. S. c., Dec. n.-At Walhana,
Ooonee county, two boys went rabbit hunt
ing this morning. They were both under
Is. A rabbit got up between them, end
Henry Edmunds fired He made over 100
holes in the back of Tim Hardin, who is
diving
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Report Denied.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE Turkish lega-
ton here officially denies the report that
an attempt was recently made upon the
life Of the sultan,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12

ran River, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE local
t.oek market is absolutely fiat and BUSH
been reported 40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
NEW MINISTER TO DENMARK.
James F. Risley RetireS and Mr..
Svenson Succeeds Him,

Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-THE retiring Unit
ed States minister, James F. Risley, to-
day presented his letters of recall to King
Christian, and at the same time Mr.
Swenson, the new United States minister
to Denmark, presented his credentials to
his majesty. AT the conclusion of the GER
emony Mr.. Risley was entertained at
luncheon by the king
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-12
MASSACRE OF THE FRENCH.
Only Two Officers of the Expedition
Escape Death.

Brussels Dec. 1.-THE Movement Geo
graphique, which. on Friday last, ANNOUNCE
ed that French expedition under Maj
Marchand, while on its way up the Nile,
had been massacred near Bahrelghazel
says to-day that only two officers of the
expedition escaped, one of whom is Mai
Marchand
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TRIAL OF PRAGUE's RIOTERS.

Sentences of From Three Weeks to
One Year the Rule.
Prague, Dec. 1.-THE trials of the per-
sons arrested for participation in the re-
cent riots here began to-day. In to
noon six cases had been disposed Of the
prisoners being sentenced to from three
weeks to one year at hard labor.
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JUMPS FROM A WINDOW,
Judge Connected With the Panama
Canal Investigation Suicide.

Paris, Dec. I'm. Rempler, the judge
who had charge of the Pan
anna canal scandal investigation, commit
ted suicide in a sudden attack of insanity
to-day by throwing himself from a win
down in the palais de justice.