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VOL. X.
CONGRESS CONVENES.
Th* Last Annual of Presi-
dent Arthur.
Varafgn Relatione, Finances, Carry*
In< Trade, Bank Circulation,
(oaat Defenses, lbw Nary,
Feretcu Trade, Po
lygamy, Kir.
Washington, Dec. I.—Twenty-seven Sen
atom were in tbeir plax’es when the gavel fell
at 12 o'clock.
The chaplain in his opening prayer, all tided
feelingly to the deatns of Benator Anthony,
Secretary Folgrr, Reprewentatives Evans and
.Duncan, and implored that in the new era
they were entering upon, the only sectional
rivalries might be in the paths of progress.
Senator German*® desk was banked up high
with flowers. Two floral roosters of elabor
ate design towered high above his head, one
bearing the inscription: “Oh. such a day
to fought, to followed and so fairly won—
cam© not till now to decorate times since
Cceaar’s fortune ” Another floral tiesign imi
tated this part) ular desk and was reserved
for “A. P G., 1887.' A third rooster of
flowers decorated the desk of Senator Jonas.
Senator Maxey had an immense lone star.
Senator laphain beamed from behind a huge
horse-shoe of smilax, and the desks of the
Vice President, of Senator Ingalls and others
bore beautiful floral tribute®.
Senator Logan was early in his seat He
moved a resolution to notify the House of
Representatives that the Senate had con
vened. which Senator NLer«nan followed by a
resolution to notify the Freeident
The credentials of William H. Sheffield, as
Senator-elect from Rhpde Island in place of
Senator Anthony, were ready, but Sheffield
wee not present.
The Senate took a reoea® until 12:40 to
await the President's message.
THE HOUBK.
A« early at 'U:3O the galleries l*gan filling
up and long before the hour for the meeting
<jf C-ongre® every seat was filled, even stand
ing room being taken Crowds clustered
around each doorway for some distance into
the corridor. Many of the desks of members,
as well as that 4>f the Speaker, bore floral
tributes in >he *ha}>e of basket®, horseshoes,
eV’ Mr. Murphy, of lowa, had an elaborate
horseshoe, bearing the word “Henftepin,” as
a compliment to his efforts in behalf of the
Hennepin Canal enterprise.
Mr. Cox (N.Y.) was complimented for his
efforts in behalf of the Life Saving Service
with a floral ship, with a bottle of wine on
either side. Messrs. Barbour (Va >. Mutchler
(PennJ, McMillan Tenn . Keifer (Ohio),
Cannon (Ill.), Robinson (Ohio), Valentine
(Neb.) and Campbell ’Penn.' were among the
recipients of floral fuvora.
At precisely 12 o’clock Sjaaker Carlisle
•ailed the House to order and prayer was
offered by Chaplin Lindsey. The roll of
■toxnber® was then called by the clerk
THK FRKNIDKNT’S MCMACIB.
Washington, Dec. 1, 1884.
President Arthurs annual message wa/
transmitted to Congress to-day. At the out
•st the President refers to the recent political
*ontesi which resulted in the election of
Cleveland as President He remarks that it
ba subject of general congratulation that
after the controversy, despite the closeness of
lb« vote, the public pea -e has suffered no dis
turbance, and the people awaited the result
patiently and quietly. Nothing could more
strikingly illustrate the temper of American
citizens, and their loyalty to law, nor more
signally demonstrate the strength and wis
dom vs our political institutions.
FORXXGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with all foreign Powers con-
Mnue am cdbla Tho Congo question i? com
mented upon as ©ns of great international
Importance. The rich ‘ prospective trade of
the Congo Valley leads to the conviction that
it should be open to all nations on equal
terms. The necessary legislation to make ef
fective our Mexican commercial treaty is rec
ommended a» one of the first measures to
•laim attention from Congrww The Nica
rsugusn Treaty, recently concluded, which
authorize® the construction of a canal and
railway by the Ban Juan and Lake Nica
raugtfa Rente, the President believes, will
universal approval at home and
abroad to the TJn'tte<l Sftwi and the cofflfmer
.4a) and political advantages of the treaty
■an not be overestimated. The approval of
the new Spanish Commercial Treaty, which
• soon to be submitted to the Senate, is
urged.
The question of an international copyright
law b brought to the attention of Congress.
He recommends the enlargement of the
scope of neutrality laws to cover acts of hos
tility committed within our territory and
aimed at the peace of friendly nations. He
see* no reason why overt perpetrations in
this country for the commission of such
criminal arts, should not be alike punishable,
whether intended to be committed in our
or in a foreign country with which we
are fit peace
A reorganization of the diplomatic and
consular service is recommended.
ON THE SUBJECT OF FINANCE
The President concurs with the Secretary of
thf* Treasury, recommending an immediate
inspenston of the coinage of silver dollars
ami the issuance of silver certificates. The
fact that of the 1185,000,006 coined during
the pwrt six years, but little more than $40,-
000,000 is in actual circulation, seems to fur
nish a (jogent argument for the repeal of the
statute.
TAXES.
He renews his recommendations of 1882
favoring the abolition of all taxes except
Chose relating to distilled spirits. If these
taxes are abolished, the revenue remaining to
the government will not suffice to meet all;
reasonable expenditures, but will afford a
surplus large enough to permit such a tariff
reduction as may seem advisable when the
results of the recent revenue laws and com
mercial treaties shall have shown in what
quarters these reductions can be most judi
ciously effected.
FOREIGN CARRYING TRADE.
The President says that although fully sen
sible objections are made to the appointment
of a commission to ascertain the most effective
means of increasing our foreign trade, still
he believes this will be the most speedy and
efficacious method. He endorses the recom
mendations of the Secretary of the Treasury
favoring liberal subsidies to mail steamship
lines a® an incentive to the investment of
Ameriean capital In American steamship*,
and declare i that unless that course be pur
sued, the foreign carrying trade will remain
as it is to-day—almost exclusively in the bands
©f foreigners.
■ational BANK circulation.
On the subject of a basis for national bank
eirculation, he says the three per cent, bonds
of the Government to the amount of more
than f 100,000,000 have, since his last message,
been redeemed by the Treasury. Bonds of
that iwue still *utstandlng amount to a little
over 1200,0U0,000, about one-fourth of which
will be retired through the operations of the
Sinking Fund during the doming year. As
these bopA* etiU continue the chief basis tor
l . .. k. ... J
the circulation of the ’national bantu,
the question how to avert a con
traction of ths. currency, caused by
their retirement, is one of constantly
increasing importance. It seems to be gen
erally conceded that the law governing this
matter exacts from the bauks an excessive
Security; that upon their present bond de
posits a larger circulation than is now allowed
may be granted with safety. It hopes the
bill which i<assed the Senate at the last session
of Cuqgress, iiermitting the issue of notes
equal bn tbeir face value to deposited bonds
will commend itself to the approval of the
House of Representatives.
CONCERNING SIA BOARD DEFENSES.
For our cities, recqmmende<l by the Secre
tary of War, he says; “The time Ims sew
come when such defenses can be prepared
with confidence that they will not prove
abortive, when a possible result of delay in
making such preparat ion is seriously consid
ered, the delay seems inexcusable. For the
most important cities -those whose destruc
tion or capture would t»e a national humilia
tion an adequate inclusive of guns,
may be made by thy gradual expenditure of
sixty million of dollars, a sum much less than
the victorious enemy could levy as contribu
tions. An appropriation of about one-tenth
of that amount is asked to begin the work I.
concur with the Secretary of War in urging
that it be granted.”
manufacture of cannon.
He renews his recommendation contained
in his sjMJcial message to the last Congress
favoring the establishment of two Govern
ment factories, one for the army and one for
the navy, for the manufacture of heavy can
non and urges Congress to act so as to enable
the Government to construct its own ordi
nance upon its own territory, and provide
armaments demanded by the considerations
<«f our national safety and honor. Concern
ing the reconstruction of
THE NAVY
He says; “In this, the last of my State mes
sages I shall have the honor to transmit to
Congress, I cannot too strongly urge upon
its attention the duty of restoring the navy
as rapidly as p<»ssible to the high state of es
fleiency which formerly chai a terixed it. As
a long peace that has hilloil us into a sense of
fancied security may at, a? y time be dis
turbed, it is plain pqlicy tha< strengthening
this arm of the service is dictated by consid
erations of wise economy, a just regard and
a true appreciation of the dignity and honor
of a republic.”
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
The report of the Post mast or General says
it discloses the gratifying fact that the loss to
the postal revenues during the la I year from
a reduction of letter postage to two cents has
been less than was expected only $2,275,000.
This, he considers, a trustworthy indication
that the revenue will soon be restored to il«
former volume by the natural increase of
sealed correspondence.
He approves the recommendation of the
unit weight with first class mail matter, and
it should be an ounce instead of a half ounce,
ss it now is. He recommends a reduction of
jvos(age on drop letters to one cent, and re
commends an extension of the free delivery
system.
PRE-EMPTION LAWS.
He concurs with the Secretary of the Inte
rior in advising the repeal of the pre-empt ion
laws, and enactment of the statutes resolving
the present legal complications touching
lapsed grants to railroad companies and the
funding of the debt of several of the Pacific
railways under such a guaranty as shall ef
fectually secure its untimato payment.
POLYGAMY.
He believes that if polygamy can be sup
pressed in Utah by law, it can only be done
by the most radical legislation consistent with
the restraints of the constitution, and recom
mends Congress to assume absolute political
control of the Territory of Utah and provide
for the appointment of Commissioners w ith
inch governmehtal powers as, in its judge
ment, may justly and wisely be put into their
hands.
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.
The President devotes much space to a con
sideration Os the policy of the Government
regarding the extension of our foreign trade.
The main conditions of the problem are t hus
itated: We are a people apt in mechanical
pursuits, and fertile in invention: we cover a
vast extent of territoiy; are rich in agricul
tural products, and nearly all the raw ma
terials needed for successful manufac
ture. We have a system of productive
establishments more tnan sufficient to supply
our own demands. The wages of labor are
nowhere else so great; the scale of living by
our artisan classes is such as tends to secure
their personal comfort and development and
those higher moral and intellectual qualities
that go to making good citizens. Our
system of tax and tariff legislation
ig yielding a revenue in excess of
the present needs of the Government. These
are elements from which is sought to devise
a scheme by which, without unfavorably
changing the condition of the workingman,
our merchant marine may be raised from its
enfeebled condition to new markets provided
for the sale, beyond our own borders, of the
manifold fruits of industrial enterprise. The
problemn is convex, h can be solved by no
dngle measure pr innovation or reform. The
countries of the-American continent and ad
jacent islands are for the Unite! States
the natural marts of supply and
demand. It is from them we
should obtain what we do not produce or
do not produce in sufficient quantity, and it
is to them that the surplus productions of our
fields, mills and workshops should flow. Un
der conditions that will equalize, or favor
them in comparison with foreign competition,
“four paths policy,” the President says, seems
to point to this end:
First—A series of reciprocal commercial
treaties with countries which shall foster be
tween us and them the unhampered move
ment of trade. The conditions of these
treaties should be the free admission of such
merchandise as this country does not produce,
in return for the admission free, or under a
favored scheme, of due?--, of our own pro
ducts. The benefits of such an exchange to
apply only to goods carried under
the flag of parties to the contract of removal
on both sides, from vessels so privileged of
all tonnage dues and national imports, so that
those vessels may ply unhindered between
our ports and tho»e. of other contracting par
ties, though without infringing upon the re
served home coasting trade, the removal or
reduction of burdens on exported products of
those countries coming within the benefits of
treaties and the avoidance of technical re
strictions and penalties by which our inter
course with those countries is at present ham
pered.
Secondly—The establishment of a consular
service of the States on a salaried foot
ing,thus permuting the relinqui&hment of con
sular fees, not only as respects vessels under
the national flag, but als . the vessels of treaty
nations carrying goods entitled to the benefits
of those treaties.
Thirdly—The enactment of measures to
favor the cohitruction and maintenance of a
steam carrying marine under the flag of the
United States.
Fourthly—The establishment of a uniform
currency on a basis for countries of America
so ooined from tne products of
our. own mines that it may circulate on equal
terms throughout the whole system of com
mdh widths. Thia woiud require a monetary
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(X)LITMBUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING* DECEMBERS, 1884.
union of America whereby the output of bul
lion producing countries and circulation in
those which yield neither gold nor
silver could be adjueUd In con
formity with the population, wealth
and commercial needs of eaah.
As many of the countries furnish no bullion
t- f the common stock, the surplus produc
tion of our mines and luinta might thus be
utilized and a step tie taken toward a general
remonetization of silver to accomplish these
ends As far as can be attained by the sep
arate treaties, the negotiations already con
cluded and now in progress have been di
rected in favor of which this enlarged policy
baa thus far received, warrants the belie! it«
operations will, ere long, embrace all, or
nearly all, the countries of this hemisphere.
It is by no means desirable, however, that
the policy under consideration should bt.i ap
plied to these countries alone. A healthful
enlargement of our trade with Europe, Asia
ami Africa, should be sought by reducing the
tar us burdens on su< h of their wares as
neither we nor other American Btatfea
are fitted to produce, thus enabling
ourselves to obtain in return a better
market for our supplies, food, raw materials
and manufacturers in which we excel. It
seems the embarrassing elements in the great
national conflict, production and free trade,
may thus be turned to good account; that
the revenue may be reduced so as to no longer
overtax people. Protective duties may be
retained without becoming burdensome Our
shipping iuU'rest may l»e judicially encour
aged, and the currency fixed on a
firm basis, and above all, such a
unity of interests established among the
States of the American system as to be to the
great and ever-increasing advantage to them
all. All treaties in the liue of this policy,
which have been negotiated, or are in pro
cess of negotiation, contain a provision
deemed to be requisite under a clause of the
Constitution limiting t-> the House of Repre
sentatives authority to originate bills for
raising a revenue
PENSIONS.
A pension for Genenoral Grant is recom
mended in the following words; “I recom
mend in recognition of the eminent services
of Ulysses B. Grant, late General of the
Brinies and twice President of this Nation,
that Congress confer upon him a suitabli
pension, ”
RESPECTING CIVIL SERVICE.
He says the system has fully answered the
expectations of its friends in securing com
petent public servants, and in protecting th*
appointing officers from the pressure of per
sonal importunity.
A BANKRUPT LAW
The President, in view of the general de
mand for a national bankrupt law, hopes tlw
difference of sentiment heretofore preventing
it, may not outlast the present session of Con
gress.
OTHER TOPICS.
Ha urges the immediate adoption of mens
ures to ward off cholera and mil 'gate its se
verity iu case it comes to our shores.
The preservation of the forests on the pub
lic domain, the granting of Government ai/J
for popular education, an amendment of tiw
Constitution so as to make effective the dis
approval by the President of particular items
in appropriation bills and the determining of
vexed questions respecting the Presidential
thabiiity are meas«FM also alluded to and
presented for the wrious consideration of
Congress. The President then concludes as
follows:
“As the time draws nigh when I am to re
tire from public service, I cannot refrain
from expressing to the membei's of the Na
tional legislature, with whom I have been
brought into personal and official intercourse,
my sincere appreciation of their unfailing
courtesy, harmonious co-operation with the
in so many measures calculated to
promote the best interests of the nation, and
to my fellow citizens generally I acknowledge
a deep sense of obligation for th© support they
have accorded me in my administration of
B3xecutive Department of this nation."
THE MOONSHINERS,
Illicit Distilling; Stemming a Thing
of the Fast*
Nashville, Dec. 2.- Judge Key, of the
United States District Court, has fined a
number of illicit distillers in the term just
closed. Several moonshiners have been fined
and sent to prison for thirty days. It is very
noticeable that the vigorous warfare inaugur
ated against moonshiners several years ago
has suppressed much of the illegal truffle and
some of the most notorious distillers have
given up the business forever. Five or six
years ago there were at every term of the
court several hundred cases on the docket, but
the number of trials now is very small and
constantly decreasing. One of the most cele
brated distillers of other days is now in the
Revenue Service and does excellent work for
the Government.
An Ineeudlary Shot.
Chattanooga, Tenn., Dec. 2.—A singular
tragedy occurred near Spring City, on the
Cincinnati Southern Railroad at 2 this morn
ing. A wealthy farmer, named Harlan,
hearing a noise under bis house, seized his
gun and went out to learn the cause of the
disturbance. He was horrified to find his
dwelling on fire, and the incendiary, a negro,
a few feet distant gathering fuel to feed the
flames. Harlan fired a load of buckshot into
the negroe’s body, and notwithstanding this
the latter fled, followed by Harlan, who in his
desire to capture the firebug let his residence
burn to the ground. The negro whs caught
and will die. The farmer’s family came near
being roasted alive.
Cut lime Down and Quitting.
Cleveland, 0., Dec. 0. —The New York,
Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad nobid as the
line with a debt of $90,000,000, has had an ex
pensive staff of officers. It was rumored that
Mr. King, the new President of the Erie,
would at once begin to retrench, but the offi
cials scarcely believed it until last week,
when Ti easurer Bittrnan had his salary re
duced, ard as a consequence resigned. He
was succeeded by Assistant Treasurer Ser
geant. it is now thought that Chief Engineer
J.attirnor, who lias had entire control of the
line, will be succeeded by the Chief Engineer
of the Erie Road.
A Depraved Youth.
Galena, 111., Dec. 2.—Dick Arnes, the no
torious boy burglar of Wisconsin, was cap
tured in an old dug-out near Galena, where
he had been tracked by a detective. He is
now in jail at Lancaster, Grant County,
where he will be tried for robbing McLean’s
jewelry store at Platteville. Ames is only
seventeen years old and has planned and suc
cessfully carried out some of the most daring
burglaries ever committed in Wisconsin. He
was discharged from Waupun, September 20,
after a term us three years for a robbery
committed when he was only fourteen years
old.
Aerial Navigation.
San Francisco, Dec. 2,—The balloon
“Eclipse," the largest ever constructed in Cal
ifornia. in which it is intended to make a trip
to the Rocky Mountains, made a trial ascen
sion yesterday. It descended suddenly into
Racoon Straights, ten miles from this city
The occupants and balloon were picked up by
boats from Angilistano. The owner of the
balloon intends to take it to the New Orleans
Fair.
SEEKING REST IN DEATH
Romantic Suicide of a Traveler and
Linguist,
Who Desired to “Avoid Threaten**
Insanity”—Suicide to Cure Head
ache- A Street Scene An
Inconsiderate Hue
baud's Suicide.
New York, Dec. 2.—Vernanda De ('astro,
who professed to be a physician and languist,
claiming to make his appearance in Newark
over a year ago, fifty years old, tall and stout,
and evidently well educated, has lived lately
from hand to mouth and mainly on money
borrowed from acquaintances. A week ago
he engaged a room at Morris’ Hotel. To-day
the Jiousokeeper waste* L-tu clean up his room,
but, found it locked. He called out that he
would soon leave it. When she again went
to the room the door was locked. Bhe re
ported this and a yoi. \ig man went to the
room and through the keyhole saw Dr. De
('astro lying on the bi»d. The door was un
locked with a duplicate key and De Castro
was found lying dead on the bed There was
bullet hole back of his right ear and between
his feet lay a revolver. The man had on all
his clothing except his coat. In the jiockets
of the coat were found several sheets of paper.
On one was written:
“Rea l my story iu the Now York Clipper
November 29, 1884 'Thankbgiving Dream.’ ”
In the room was found a copy of last
week's Clipper, con‘raining a story entitled
“A Thanksgiving Dream: A True Story,”
with the initials “C. W. H R.” signed to it.
It is supposed that DeCastro reports his ex
perienee, and not that he wrote it.
Among the papers was a printer’s circular
describing Dr. De ('awt ro as a great physiolo
gist and l<hiroix‘an physician, and asserting
that he could locate every disease without
asking questions. Ou one scrap of paper
was written:
“This ends the life of a man who has been
over the whole world, been entertained and
befriended by Emperors, Kings, Queens and
Presidents: was rich among the rich, poor
among the poor; once was happy, now seeks
happiness in the world unknown, where a
kind, loving and forgiving Father rules.
Thanks to lion. F’ish and Hon. Lehlebarh for
kindness aid friendship. The ship is lost; I
’un going with it. In fear of future insan
ity 1 seek a iM'ttor future, and with ‘malice
toward none and charity tor all,’ farewell.
“De Castro, M.D,”
In one of the no- es left by De Castro he
qtoke of papers t •< i. with Emil Strict, ft
saloon k« ■ yer. These ware hunted up. OMe
was a do'-uiuont d eposing of the dead man’s
body as follow?.
“After death I request that my body shall
be.given 1o the (‘hicago Medical College or
any other medical college in the city of Chi
cago ii' -n the following conditions. After
the lo ly h-s served its medical purpose the
entire skel- ’on is to be placed in the museum
with t h following inscription on the brows
of the skull:
“ ‘Thi-’ < tlr ■'.eletonof F. Del Castro, the
great traveler n». I linguist, who died a mar
tyr for those he loved ko well.’
“If the Chicazo College will not accept the
body, any im-dical college in the city of New
Torn t,liui. will comply with my request may
tak< charge of it. D» Castro, M. D."
At th© beginning of thia document were
the dates “New York, June 5, 1888” and
“February 15, 1888,” and after the name wax
written, the last wish, “July 10, 1883, Janu
ary 24, 18h4.”
Two brief letters formed part of the pack
age of papers taken from the safe. One was
addressed to Colonel R. D. De Hart, Lafay
ette, Indiana. It read:
“Dear Friend The deed U done, but
thanks to your sincere kindness and true
friendship. 1 bid you farewell. Remember
ne to those who entertain friendship for
me.”
The other letter, which was directed to A.
T. Bpencer, North Wells street, Chicago, was
as follows:
“Dear Sir -Please ask Delflne, Bertie and
Florence to remember and pray for me.
With niftlice toward none, charity toward
all. Farewell. Man is but frail find life
nothing hut vanity, vanity.”
One sheet of paper said that no man had
traveled more than De Castro, and that he had
lost fortunes. With the various papers was a
'■ Hi (lente <>» mi >ing Block made out in the
name P>aron A- i rallo.
De Castro claims to have been married to
Elizabeth Spencer, a daughter of A. T.
Spencer, and that his wife died eightyears
ago, and that he was also a member of the
Chicago Medical Society, and was prosperous
until the great fire in that city impoveriihed
him.
Frederick S. Fish, who was recently elected
State Senator from Essex County, said:
“De (Jastro was an ardent Republican and
same to me during the campaign to get em
ployment as a speaker at meetings. He wan
a genius, but i believed he was also crazy.
When he told me about his travels, I. asked
him about places in Europe and the Holy
Land wher.-, I have been and I found that ho
was well informed about them. He said that
during Garfield’s ad ministration he found
employment us an interpreter in the depart
ments at Wn. biiigton, and that years ago he
was General Logan’s family physician. A
week ago on a cold day became into my office
sick and scantily clothed and said he wanted
to go to Washington to get work as an inter
preter. Mr. Lehlbach and 1 helped him sev
eral times, because we Saw that he had known
better days. ”
County physician Hewlett had the body
seat to Woodruff’s morgue and took posses
sion of the papers.
SUICIDE WITH A RAZOR.
New York, Dec. 2.—-Jos. Stanley, a far
mer, about foi ty years old, living near this
place, cut his throat to-day and died in a few
minutes. He was in good circumstances, but
for some time has been out of health. Last
Tuesday his wife asked him to go with her
and see a doctor. While in the office he
seized a lance from a case of surgical instru
ments and attempted to open the veins of his
wrist, but was prevented by the doctor. A
close watch has been kept on him ever since.
Tins morning he wanted to shave and bis
wife let him take the razor, but stood beside
him until he had finished. He appeared per
fectly rational. When he laid the razor
down she put it in her pocket and turned to
do something about the room. In an instant
her husband arose, sprang across the room,
and began to struggle with her. She
resisted until nearly all her clothing wai torn
from her, cad the razor was in the maniac’s
possession. He drove her from the house
with the open razor, then locked the door,
went to the window, in plain view of his
wife who was calling for help, bared his
throat and deliberately cut two deep gashes,
severing his jungular. At the second cut the
blood gushed against the window and ran
out on the snow.
attempted suicidb.
Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 2.-—Frank Mills, a
well dressed man of forty years, mad© his
appearance in Euprala yesterday for the first
time. He wandered listlessly about until
evening, when, drawing a revolver, ha de
liberately shot himself in the right temple
and fell to the sidewalk on the principal
street. He was carried Into a drug store, and
among those who followed was ex-police
man Juiui Gemperling, formerly al
this dty, who had just returned
from a gunning trip. Seeing the
gun in Temperling’s hand the man ex
claimed: “For Fod’s sake give me that gun
that I may finish myself.” Temperling
thoughtlessly handed the gun toward him,
when he aeized it, drew the muzzle to his
breast and was reaching for the trigger when
the weapon was wrested from him. His
wound was temporarily dressed, and constable
Jones started with him in a wagon for this
place, reaching the county hospital this morn
ing. The victim, in his conversation before
the spooling, gave evidence of more than or
dinary Intelligence and revealed that he was
a native of Connecticut am! that ho had lost
his wife and three children by death.
he cured the headache.
| New York, Dee. 2.—Frederick Sprahn, a
shoemaker, fifty-nine years old, of Clinton
( street, Hoboken, chose a most romantic way
to commit suicide. For many years he was
troubled with severe nervous headaches. His
j only relief was a large dose of opium, to the
use of which he became so accustomed that
Ihe seldom was without a bottle of it. On
I Saturday night the aged shoemaker had one
lof his attacks. He bade his wife good night
' and said he whs going out for a walk. At
j the foot of the hill where the famous Steven’s
I castle stands, there is a deep hollow known
' ft* Sybil’s Cave. It is one of the most pic
| turesque spots for miles around, The river
j walk leads to the cave, aud benches are
placed around the spring. Sprabn, who was
crazed by poison, walked down to the cave
ami bathed liis head in the waters, as ho had
often done before. At midnight the police
officer, while making bis rounds, found the
l>o<ly of Bprahn upon a bench, cold At his
side was the opium bottle, empty. He had
cured his headache at the expense of his life.
Within a radius of forty feet of where the
body lay, three suicides have been commit
ted, the last being that of Mary McCarthy,
sqrnamed the “pretty cigar girl.” At noon
yesterday the body was identified by Hpruhn’s
wife.
A FLOOD OF WHISKY.
Canadian* Object to the Stream I’our
iiiK lib Upon Them.
Toronto, Ont., Dec. 2.—The prospect of
a flood of cheap American whisky has cre
ated a sensation in this city and in the Prov
ince. The distillers will probably seek pro
tective legislation to keep it out, and the
temperance party will be compelled to back
them up, as they say: “There is too much in
the country now of our own make, let alone
of our neighbors’ production.” The hotel
men (those that will be left by the Scott act)
welcome the prospects of the flood, as they
say they will need all the profit that can be
squeezed out of the business. There was ft
lime when whisky was twenty-five cents a
gallon in this country 4f something is not
done to keep out the Kentucky article it will
be almost hs cheap again.
This trepidation among the Canadian liquor
men arises from the fact that two Americans,
representatives of several of the loading dis
tilleries of the United States, have just been
in Toronto endeavoring to make arrange
ments for exporting into Canada a portion of
the enormous quantity of whisky now lying
in bond in the United States, and which must
be taken out in a very short time, us Con
ress has decided that the duty must bo paid
Jmost immediately. They interviewed the
inland revenue officers and others posted on
the subject, and also talked with representa
tives of the Canadian distilleries, though it is
certain that these latter did not look with a
favorable eye on the intruders in
their own reserves. The inquiries of
the two Americans were not altogether satis
factory, but they are determined, neverthe
less, to send in a lot of the Kentucky i.tuff
and make of Canada a sacrifice market. They
would sooner imjll it cheap in Canada than in
the United State© It will be remembered
that an attempt was made some time ago to
export the lionded whisky of the United
States into Canada and then immediate!/ re
export it to the United States, thereby get
ting round the revenue laws. Thu acticm of
the Canadian Government, however, pre
vented the scheme from being realized.
MEXICO INDIGNANT.
What Itlay Come of Lynching a
Kaplst.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. i. - About three months
ago Lucian Fadillo, a Mexican subject, who
was in the penitentiary at Lincoln, as a con
vict from New Mexico, was released on the
ending of his term. He started South ou
foot, and at Crete, twenty miles from Lin
coln, assaulted a little girl He was lynched
by citizens. A wealthy brother who livtas in
Now Mexico, and is a subject of Mexico, hud
the facts befoi e the Mexican authorities, who
represented to the United States Government
that Fadillo was entitled to a trial, and tliat
his sentence could not have been death, but
must have been imprisonment for a term of
years. It is believed that a demand will be
made upon the Government at Washington,
not only for a large indemnity, but for the
trial of the lynchers. The affair causes oon
siderabls excitement.
A Priest’* Dlaguatlng Crime.
Montreal, Que., Dec. .-—For some time
past rumors have been in circulation that
the Rev. Father Pepin, cure of the parish of
Saint Antoine Abbe, had made improper
overtures to young girls belonging to respect
able families while at confession. A few
days since the father of a young lady, who,
it is alleged, was thus insulted, applied to Mr
Bradeure, an advocate here, to take criminal
proceedings against the priest. On the law
yer going to the locality to take out a war
rant, Father Pepin fled across the line. Al
ready twelve young girls, daughters of wuli
! to-do farmers have made similar complaint*
against their father confessor.
I)l*hoiie«l Detective*.
Toronto, Ont., Dec. 2. Garner, a noto
rious thief now undergoing sentence '' >r burg
lary., has made a startling conft ;Jon which
throws light on recent mysterious burglaries.
Garner swears that two Toronto detectives
stood in with the thieves and received their
share. If, as It happened several times, one of
a gang got arrested, the detective would
blind the authorities in a search for evidence
and the trial would be a farce. The Police
Commissioners are investigating and startling
developments are expected.
Choked to Death.
Navasota, 3’ex., Dec. 2.—Tilly Lawson,
aged twelve, residing on Sand Prairie, four
miles from this place, contemplated a visit to
a neighbor last night, and being alone in the
house, she conceived the ideas of securing the
premises from invasion by bolting the door
from the inside and making her exit from the
window Partly raising the sash she crowded
out, but failing to maintain it in position the
sash fell ou her upturned throat and strangled
her. She was found this morning sussiended
by the neck, her feet nearly touching the
ground.
NT orderer* Convicted.
Nashville, Dec. 2.—William Morrow,
Ransom Morrow and Dr. P. B\ Bellamy have
been found guilty at Clarksville of murder
in the first degree for the killing of James
Brown (colored) in November, 1877. The
deed was committed by William Morrow and
the others were accessories before the fact.
Several other murders are attributed to the
Morrows.
CONDENSED NEWS.
General Gordon has occupied Hhendy.
The explosion of a French man-of-war off
Formosa killed thirteen men.
Buri nebs among the Connecticut mauufao*
turers is said to be improving.
It is announced by cable that Archbishop
Gibbous has been created a cardinal by th*
Pope.
The will of Carrie Welton, who was frosea
last summer on Long’s Peak, is to be ©<m
tested.
Generai. Wolseley is appealing to bis
troops to exert to their utmost to reach
Khartoum.
An informal reception was tendered to
General and Mrs. Logan upon their arrival
in Washington.
Stanley toasted Emperor William at a
banquet, and Prince Bismarck toasted Stan
ley and nil were happy.
One thousand dollars has been aubsortbed
by the labor organizations us New York for
the Hocking Valley sufferers.
The Boers are negotiating forflGerman pro
tection of their rights in Zululand, offering
to cede the Bay of St. Lucia in return.
The Victoria Rifles, of Montreal, will send
a detachment of 200 picket! nun and a l>end
to take part in the dedication of the Wash
ington monument.
Henry Just, traveling salesman, charged
with criminal indecencies, has skipped out
from Cleveland, leaving his benefactor to
pay 11 ,(X)0 forfeit for bail.
A general meeting of all iatjor organisa
tion* is to be held at Pittsburg this week to
consider the condition of the striking Stock
ing Valley miners.
Vigtor Hugo has had the following en
graved on Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty: *‘Le
Mescett* grande agitee—constant© L’Unlon
Des Deux Grandes Torres Apraizees.”
The Mahdi summoned Gordon to surrender
and Gordon replied: “If you are the real
Mahdi, dry up the Nile and come and tak«
me.” It is useless to add the Mahdi didn't
do it.
In the reduction of employes by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company it is announced
that between 1,500 and 2,000 men will be dis
charged, effecting a saving of about |3UO,OOU
a year to the road.
The public debt statement for the month of
November shows that for the first time
since July, 1879, the debt has been increased
instead of diminisned during the month.
November, 1883, the debt was only decreased
by $1,700,000, and November, 1884, about th<
same decrease was expected but a decrease of
about $2,Q00,000 in November revenue*
causes an increase of about three-quarters oi
a million in the debt.
John Logan and a man named Devon
shire, nt New Orleans, caused two sisters.
Georgiana and Josephine Conway, to leave
their homes and live with them, under prom
ise of marriage. The girls became onciente
and the men refused to keep their promise.
The girls yesterday, each armed with bulldog
pistols, sought to kill the men on the street.
Devonshire escaped, but Logan was fatally
shot, one ball passing through his kidney*
and another breaking Id® jaw. Both g&rle
and a brother are in jail.
witxica
Hope* of President Dina, Wha Has
Jail Reen Inaugurated.
City of Mexico, Dec. 2.—General Porfer
ino Diaz will be inaugurated President (M
the Mexican Republic to-day. In an inter
view General Diaz expressed himaelf aa
deeply interested in the future relations be
tween the two Republics, and feel® coafidan?
that under the respective administration* ol
Cleveland and himself the friendly relation!
now existing between Mexico aud the United
States will lie extended and cemented, re
sulting greatly to the commercial advantage
of both nations. “It will be my pohoy,” said
General Diaz, “to advance the commercial
interests of Mexico and cultivate trade and
intercourse with the United State®. Thia ii
the wish of all intelligent and thinking Mexi
cans. The mutual interest of both Republic!
demand closer relations.” *
He hopes, through the introduction of rail
ways into Mexico, that international trave
will become general, and the consequent in
ter course will remove many false imprasaiou!
now existing and create a feeling of mutual
good will. The General expressea his admi
ration of American people and instituti***.
OFFICIAL COUNTS.
COLORADO.
Denver, Colo., Dec. 2. The official ©a>
Vass of Colorado by the State Board is as fol
lows: Biaine 36,277; Cleveland 27,027; Bub
Jer 1,957; St. John 759.
RHODE ISLAND.
Providence, R 1., Dec. 2.—The offida
count of the State of Rhode Island as madi
by the Governor and Secretary of Stat© is a®
follows:
Blaine 19,030; Cleveland 12,891; St. Jobs
928; Butler 422. Blaine’® plurality 8,839.
FLORIDA.
Tallahasse, Fla., Dec. 3.—The offleia
vote of Florida for the presidency giv«
Cleveland 31,538, Blaine 27,5 M
KANSAS.
Topeka, Kas., Dea. 2.—Kansas offleia.
vote: Blaine 153,896, Cleveland 90,030, But
ler 1,704, St. John 4,273.
NEVADA.
Virginia Citv, Dea 2. - Official eoual ol
Nevada: Blaine 7,193, Cleveland But
ler 26.
H«<llral Convention.
Washington, Dec. 2.—Th© Committee ap
pointed at the International Medical Con
greas held at Copenhagen, Denmark, to ar
range for the next session to be held iu thii
city in 1887, met here on Saturday. Then
were present representative® from Boston,
New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Cincinnati, Chicago aud St. Louis. Ihe Com
mittee elected the following officer®; Presi
dent, Austin Flint, Sr., of New York; Vlov
Presidents, Alfred Stille, of Philadelphia, H.
J. Bowditch, of Boston, and R. P. HowelL of
Montreal; Secretary, General J. 8. Billingi,
United States Army; Treasurer, J. M.
Browne, United State® Navy.
Attempted Suicide.
Toledo, 0., Dec. 2.—Neveille, the noted
bigamist, who was convicted of bigamy Sat
urday, made a desperate attempt to eommil
suicide by butting out his brain® against ths
prison doors. He ran swiftly toward th®
heavy iron doors, and diving at them, struck
his head with terrific force. He at once went
Into terrible epiliptic fits, but opiates were
administered, and he is resting quietly an*
may recover.
Sixty Thousand Short.
Chicago, Dec. 2.—Th© liabilities of Kramei
Bros., wholesale bat and ©ap dealers, elosed
Saturday night by the Sheriff, are |I(JO,OOQ<
asset®, consisting of stock and outstanding
accounts, SIOO,OOO. A major!try of the credi
tors are Eastern manufacturers and jobber*
Matrimonial AnnssoHuitnl.
Chicago, Dec. 2.—The Tribune states that
the marriage of Baron Salvador and Ml*
Althea Norman Kimpsan, of Chicago, a so*&>
ety favorite. will take piece to this eUy is
about two w '-ek®.
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TAX PA YEHS ATTENTION.
STATE AND OOUNTT TAXES 1884.
All who have not paid taxes for 1884 are
earnestly requested to do so at once, and
save Cost ot Execution, Lent and made.
The law demands prompt settlement from
Tax Collectors, aud it cannot oe much,
longer deferred.
DAVIM A. ANDREWS,
I'axOollector Musc- gt e County.
Office: Georgia Home Building. Utt
IWliat the Ministry bay of It,
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