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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
ur. Orth's Plan for Their COnstIGu-
GiOns

WAsHINGToN, January 15-Rspresenta-
tive Orth has prepared the following
measure relating to the selection Of the
House committees, and will submit 1t in the
House at the earliest opportunity.
The House, after It's organization at the
commencement of each Congress, shall
proceed to constitute board to select com
mittees to consist of eleven members to
serve during such Congress. The board
shall be selected and constituted
as follows: The roll of members shall be
called, and each member shall thereupou
Ut0a aoce designate some one member
to serve as chairman of the board,
and the person receiving the
highest number of votes given, If a ma
1Ority of the whole House. shall be such
chairman, and at the same roll cali each
member shall name five members to serve
on the board. The ten persons having the
highest number OF votes shall, with such
chairman, constitute such board, provided,
however, If no person shall have received
majority of the votes of the House for chair
man, there shall be Immediately a subse-
quent vote or votes until a chairman is
elected as aforesaid.
Second. 1t shall be the duty Of said board,
within a reasonable time, to report to the
House the standing, select and Joint com
mittees called for by the rules or ordered
by he House. The names Of the members
OF each committee to be reported in the
order OF length of service in
Congress, and where two or more
are equal in length OF service the
names of such shall be reported in alpha
betical order, and when the report is agreed
to by the House, either with or without
amendment, the committees thus consti-
tuted shall be permanent committees of
the House during such Congress. Vacan-
cies occurring in any committee shall be
filed by said board, subject likewise to the
action of the House.
Third. AT the first or subsequent Meeting
of any committee of the House, two thirds
Of its members being present, it shall pro-
ceed to designate some one OF its members
10 act as chairman during such Congress,
and shall also have power to fill any per-
manent or temporary vacancy in such COM
mittee,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
FIFTY CENTS On THE DOLLAR.
A One Hundred Thousand Dollar
Failure In Orangeburg.

CHARLESTON, January 15.-Some excite
ment is caused here by the announcement
OF the failure of j. G. Pike, a prominent
merchant Of Orangsburg, in this State. The
liabilities are stated at $1,000 and the
assets at $4,000, of which sos, 900 is in
mortgages, merchandise and real estate, and
the balance in notes aud open accounts.
About 1000 of the liabilities are placed
in this city, the following being the princi-
pal creditors: Pelzer, Rodgers & Co., cotton
factors, $4,000; Robertson. TAYLOR & Co.,
wholesale grocers, $40 600; J. NJ. Seignon,
c ton factor, $1,000; F. w. Wagener & Co.,
wholesale grocers, S. 700i O. F. Wieters,
wholesale grocer, S., 700; N. A. Hunt, boots
aud shoes 81 500; Edwin Bates & Co., cloth
ing. $1,000; j. G. H. Clausen, fl ur. ETC.,
81 800; Chatfee & O'Brien, grocers, 500.
There are preferred creditors to the
amount of S16 0O0. The opinion is gener-
ally expressed that the estate will pay the
general creditors about fifty cents on the
dollar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
KAISER AND PEOPLE.
Points of Emperor williams speech

BERLIN, January 14.-The royal speech,
with the reading of which Herr Won Put
kamwer opened the Langtag to-day, men
tions the continued improvement of the
financial situ8tion; that surplus of
100000 marks has been yielded by the
state railways, and there is expectation of a
progressive increase with the extension
of the State railway system. 1t announces
loan of moderate amount for productive
works; and, also. an ecclesiastical bill
similar to that known as judi law, granting
to the government discretionary power,
but larger scope than those of the May
laws. COngratulatOry reference is made to the
friendly relations between Prussia and the
Vatican, rendering the resumption Of diplo-
matte intercourse possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

BALTIMORE MD, FeO. II, 1881.
I tried your valuable medicine, Browns
Iron Bitters, for dyspepsia, indigestion, ETC.,
and was cured by its use after three leading
physicians of this city failed by their pre-
scriptious to give me relief. After eating,
before taking the Iron Bltters, I suffered
with full feeling about the breast, with
headache all the time, bowels very Irregular.
and generally used up. At night, when
got home from work, thought could not
last until the next morning. ! now feel like
s new man. J. Y. HoWsKR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
GAMBETTA'S BILL.


PARIS, January 14-The principal points
OF NJ Gambetta's bill for the revision of the
constitution are as follows: The election of
life Senators by both chambers voting
separately instead Of by the Senate alone.
Instead of the Senatorial delegates being
chosen by the Communes as at present, to
be chosen by five hundred electors. The
principle of the Scr1ttia de hste to be incor-
porated in the constitution. The final clause
of the bill provides for the discontinuance
Of public prayers at the opening of the
Legislature.
The preamble says that France has mani
tested by the recent election a desire for
wise and moderate revision of the constitu-
tion. The principe OF scrHtin de liSte is
corollarY of universal suffrage, and will
secure sincerity in voting and independence
Of action to those elected. 1t becomes ue-
cesssrY to settle this question promptly.
Matters of detail and application are re-
served for the end of the present Legislative
term.
At this announcement the reading of the
bill was interrupted by various marks of ap-
prOval and disapproval
Gambetta added: "We shall prove to Won
In the discussion in the Bureaux that vital
interests are at stake. We will not ask ur-
gency. You can decide as to that after the
preliminary consideration of the BILL"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
THE CUMBERLAND FLOOD.
The River Thirty Feet High.

CINCINNATI, January IA special from
Nashville to the Times Star says: "The rain
ceased last night, but the river is still
rising. 1t rose thirty feet at Point Burn
side last night. One million feet Of lumber
are sfoat here, but the lumber is not out of
the yards. The workshops are abandoned
on both banks of the river. Steam
ers cannot pass under the suspension
bridge. The Louisville and Nashville
Railroad bridge is endangered by the lodge
ment Of drift and floating saw logs against
its piers. Many families have been driven
from their homes by the backwater, but no
lives have been lost as yet. The stage of
water here this noon was forty eight feet.
The damage cannot be estimated at pres
ent."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
NEARLY A MILLION.
Losses by the Great Fire I'm Calves
ton.

GALVESTON, January 1.-The loss by the
fire yesterday will exceed $3.50, 900. The
principal losses and insurance are as fol-
lows: Moody 81 Jemison, on building, $780,
600, insurance 100000; Greenleaf, Block &
Co., wholesale dry goods, $425 200, insur-
ance S36O,0OO; c. NJ. Pearce & Co., whole
sale grocers, $4,000, insurance s97, 500;
Miller & English, wholesale grocers, $780,
600, insurance $65, 900; the County Library
$25, 900, insurance $22 500; NJ. Kopperl and
j. B. Cole, on building $4,000; Messrs.
wilkins, on building $4,000, insurance
100000; E Kaufman, on building $50, 900,
insurance 1000; j. s. Brown & Co, whole.
sale hardware, damaged by removal 81, 500;
2 s. Wood q Son, hardware, damage to
George q Co, wholesale drugs, damaged by
removal S., 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Bishop NorthroDTnst.IIed

WILMINGTON, n. c., January l5.-Right
Rev. Ii. Plnekney NorthrOp, recently con-
secrated Bishop of this diocese, was in
stalled here to-day in St. Thomas Catholic
Church. The sacred edifce was densely
crowded, and the ceremonies were solemn
and impressive. Archbishop Gibbons, OF
Baltimore, and Bishop Keane, of Richmond,
took part in the services. Pontifcal High
Mass was celebrated by Bishop Northrop,
and a sermon was preached by Archbishop
Gibbons. This evening vespers were sung
and benedictiOn pronounced, after which
Bishop Keane delivered a sermon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Readiuster Judges EIectad.

RICHMOND, VA January 14-The Read
Justers in caucus last night nominated both
county and corporation Judges, including
the following: G. P. Latham, Lynch
burg, Corporation Court; W. c..
Murdtagh, Portsmouth, Corporation
Court; Addison Holiday, Richmond,
ChancerY Court; E. Mann, Petersburg.
Hastings Court; W. J. Gobbins, Norfolk,
City Court; Montgomery Slaughter, Fred
erickshUrg, City Court.
The caucus meets again on Monday night
to nominate an Auditor of Public Accounts
and Circuit Judges.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGTON, D. G., January 15.-Indications for
Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, increasing
cloudiness aHd rain. south to west winds,
falling barometer and slight changes in
temperature.
In the Middle States, increasing cloudi-
ness and rain or snow, southerly to
westerly winds, snd stationary or falling
barometer, slight change in temperature,
followed by colder weather and higher ba-
rOmeteF.
In the Gulf States and Tennessee and Ohio
valley, cloudy weather and rain, warm
sOutherly shifting to cold west and north
erly winds during the day, falling followed
by rising barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
RInckain London.

LONDON, January IA ~ The Economist
this week says: 'The rate OF discount for
bank bills, sixty days to three months, is
41ss4H per cent, and for trade bills, sixty
days 10 three months, 4iaa5 per cent. The
stock market has been moderately active
during the past week. The chief variations
are the result Of operations in Paris and
New York. OREGON and California prefer
red shares have risen; Denver and Rio
Grande, Lake Shore and Ohio and Missis-
sip2i, per cent; Oregon and California
shares, St. Louis and San Francisco prefer
red, Central Pacific and Wabash preferred,
II per cent"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Relief for the Russian Jewa.

LONDON, January 15-The Observer says
it understands that the Earl of shaftesbury,
Dean Bradley and Canons Liddon and Far
rar are In communication with each other
on scheme for organizing a conference or
committee with the view Of calling public
meetings throughout the country to raise
fund for the relief of homeless Jewish
families in Russia. To facilitate their emf
grafton a prominent Israelite has volun-
teered to head a subscription list with
$40 600 and considers that 1,000, 600 will
be necessary to carry out the project.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
A World nfGnnh

One OF the most popular medicines now
before the American public is Hop Bitters.
You see it everywhere. People take 1t with
good effect. Il builds them up Il is not
as pleasant to the taste as some other Bit
teFs, as It is not WHISKY drink. Il is more
like the old fashioned boDeset tea, that has
done world Of good. II you don't feel
just right try Hop Bitters.-Naesda Nesus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

She is the personiication of all that's
lovely. Her disposition is amiable; her
mind cultured; her heart kind and pure
all because her health was restored from
using Browns Iron Bitters.-Comments Of
a leading physician on a patient he pre-
scribed Browns Iron Bitters for. All ladies
should use It. -.IoafTYsal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
The Rome Cotton sw,OdIer.

ROME, GA January "A The man for
whom the City Marshal Of Rome offers a
reward of five hundred dollars perpetrated
swindle by drawing twice for the same lot
OF cotton to the amount of $4,000. He
represented that he was from PENNSYLVANIA.
In addition to the reward for his apprehen-
sion, one-fourth of the money recovered
will be given to his captor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
A DefauIter Sentenced.

ST. PAUL, MINI, January 14-Treasurer
Ring, of Scott county, found guilty of en-
bezzling $4,000, was admitted to bail pend
ing an appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge
Dickinson submitted an opinion to-day,
confirming the verdict of the Jury in the
court below, and an order has been issued
to carry out the sentence instantly. Rin0
will at once be sent to Saltwater. His torrI53 -
OF imprisonment is fixed at two ye--rs and a
fine has also been imposed or 80 100
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
On vour wav down town +o-

On your way down town to-
day, try a package of these ci-
garettes. Smoke them carefully.
and then don't ever buy any more
unless you think it would
really be good thing for you
to smoke the genuine, pure arti-
Gle. If you prefer drugs and
adulterations, you won't like
these; and in that case it is
hardly worth your while to
waste time and money in trying
them, but if; well, that il
for you to say.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

RICHMOND, VA, January Il The bill
passed by the Legislature known here as
the Coupon Killer" which provides for
the scruting of coupons by jury as to their
genuineness before being received for taxes.
was signed by the Governor this aaffssernoon.
aud Auditor Massey has issued orders in ac,
eoraance fHr.Gol ewith to the City ana County
treasurer not to receive coupons for taxes
or any other dues of the commonwealth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
SeIzing Hos ages I'm Tunts.

TUNIs, January IA General Togrot has
seized the persons of several notables at
Stax as hostages for the payment Of the
war indemnity exacted by France. He
threatens severe measures If the money is
not forthcoming by the end of January.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
WayIaId and Assasstnated.

AUGUSTA, GA, January l4-Last night,
on the Milledgeville road, some miles from
Augusta, Jesse Stokes, eolored, was waylaid
and instantly killed by an unknown party.
Daniel Stokes, his brother-in-law, was walk
ing with him when the shooting took place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
North Carolina RIazn.

RALEIGH, N. c., January 14-A fire at
Plymouth, n. c., on Wednesday night de-
stroyed the stores and dwelling Of II. Alviz
Loss $4,000; partially insured. The cause
Of the FIRE was the explosion of a kerosene
lamp. Mr.. Wise's family had a narrow es-
cape. The town was In danger, but was
saved by negroes, who behaved admirably.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Death of Mrs. Caroline Richinxs-
Bernard.

RICHMOND, VA, January 14.-Mrs Caro-
line Richings Bernard, whose critical Illness
from small pox has been announced in these
dispatches, died at an early hour this morn
ing. Her remains were buried in Holly
wood Cemetery this evening. Rev. DR.. ].
G. Armstrong, of the Monumental Episcopal
Church, officiated at the obsequies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Seizure of Illicit s.lIs In Georgia.

WASHINGTON. January 14-The Commig-
sioner Of Internal Revenue to- day received
telegram from w. Il. Chapman, revenue
ageLt at CsrtersVille, Ca, stating that he
and Deruty Collector Crawford and posse
have just returned from Plckens county,
where they seized and destroyed two Illicit
stills complete, with $500 gallons of beer,
aud made one arrest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
The JeanDerte surv,vor.

WASHINGTON, January 14-SecretarY
Hunt has sent the following cable to Lieut..
Danenhower and Chief Melville, OF the
Jeanette, through Mr. Hoffman, at st. Pc
tersburg: "Remain on the ground till the re-
mainder of the expedition is found. Help
the search by every means in your power"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
The Franco-EnpItsb Trentv.

LONDON, January IA The Paris cores
pondent of the Times states that the com
mercial treaty between France and England
Will be almost certainly signed within three
weeks, and that only the duties in regard to
some of the categOries of woolens and cot
tons remain to be decided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Raltimore,s New Daily Dead.

BALTIMORE, January IS The publication
Of the Times, new Independent daily
paper, which was begun on the 1st of the
present month, suspended to-day. 1t has
been most unfortunate enterprise to all
connected with it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
SMALLPOX Paso-

Ell PAso, TEXAS, January IA The re-
ports Of small pox in this place have been
greatly exaggerated. The truth is that
three cases have been reported for treat
ment by the leading physicians who have
located here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Bismarck Reooverinn.

BERLIN, January Is The North German
Gazette says: ''Prince Bismarck has been
suffering during the past few days from
painful attack Of scrofgla, which has pre-
vented his performance of official duties
and attendance at the sittings of the Reich
stag, but is now recovering y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

MONTGOMERY, Ala, January 14.-Three
negroes We're poisoned here last night from
eating spoiled meat which they obtained
at a butchers stall. One Of them died soon
after and the other two are not expected to
recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

MEMPHIS, January 15.-Jim Titus, alias
Bill Williams, colored, convict who
escaped six months ago, was shot and killed
this afternoon by Sergeant Scott, of the
police force, while resisting arrest The
killing occurred ten miles north Of Mem
phis
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

Impotency of mind, limb, or vital func-
tion, nervous weakness, sexual debility,
ETC., cured by "Wells' Health Renewer." !"
81. At druggists. Depot, Osceola Butler
Savannah
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

GENEVA, January 14.-An enormous mass
OF rock q thousand feet high has fallen
from the Rothrisa mountain near the town
Of Glauris, destroying orchards, yards and
meadows. No lives were lost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

"With regard to the leaf
tobacco from which Black
wells Durham Cigarettes
are manufactured, l find
merely traces of nitrates,
which perhaps is one of the
reasons this tobacco has a
very mild taste. for in all
biting, strong tobaccoes, /
find, invariably, that nj
trates are present in con-
siderable proportion. An
other and still more import
ant fact is that this tobacco
contains so little nicotine.
Strong and inferior tobac-
Goes are found to contain
much more nicotine, some
as high as three or four
times as much as | find in
this.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

The only bitters and the only preparation
of iron that gives complete satisfaction is
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t contains no alco-
hol; 1t does not blacken the teeth. 1t gives
real strength.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

NEW ORLEANS, January 14-Gao. Hines,
colOred, who was stabbed by Jules Law
renee, colored, on Wednesday night last,
died this morning. Lawrence is still at
largo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

Tne paper coverings are also
a fruitful source of evil. Cotton
paper is largely used, and is
manufactured from the filthy
scrapings of rag -pickers. The
lime and other substances used
in bleaching have very harm
full influence on the membrane
of the throat and nose, and are
frequently the prime cause Of
the throat and nasal troubles
which follow cigarette smoking.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
thoughtful Thinkers
Thoughts
FOR
Thoughtful Think
ing Men.

1t has been frequently charged
that American cigarettes are
Injurious, and this is undoubt-
edly true of many brands; and
the reason is, that instead
of being made of pure tobacco
they are largely adulterated
with opium and other injurious
materials.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16


ANY MosS1ys NEws, one year, SO 20; SIX
mouths, s. 90; three months g so; one
FEEEGT SETu one gear. 81 90; six months,
g 90.
) ADvASCH, DELIVERED BT cARRIER OR PAAFAiD
BF HATL-
IAN subscribers win please observe the date
on their wrappers.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
'ru lines make a square, line averages
seven words Advertisements. per square,
one insertion 81 20; two Insertions ~ ~;
twelve Insertions 50 %; eighteen ln Sertlohs
F12 81: tvreutv-siX insertions Sl5 ~
bel ar Deading Notices double above rssea-
'rer-a1 rates on large advertisements.
rlreer=rt Advertisements 81 81 per square.
breton Advertisements. Marriages. funerals,
Meetings and Special Notices = per square
each Insertion.
rrf other officials inserted at the rate pre-
r-riref hv law o
Trr-e n7sr'iug For Rent. Ios' and rouno. I,
cents s. line No adverti iepr1ent inserted
--ae- chose headings FOR lees that sd cert+
lar--rfrHra@ can hr made by Post once OrQer'
Registered Letter or Express, Ar our rlsF.
7 O. 20 not insure the Insertion or enV adFer-
Irzamenr on auv specifed dav or days nor
dove insure the number OF insertions with
ir -ho time required by the advertiser
Advertisements viii. however. have tnelr
r-HlI number nf insertions when the time
can 10 made Up hur when ecci1entatly left
-rrr end the number ~ insertions cannot oe
even Tho money maid FOR the omitted In
-lr.f ions vim ha returned ~ The advertiser
h.f f--ta-z should be addressed.
T. r. ESTTIL.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Relieving that smokers realiue

Believing that smokers realize
the need of a new cigarette
made from the best pure tobac-
co and free from all adultera-
ton, Messrs. w. T. Blackwell
& Co, the famous smoking to-
bacco manufacturers, have just
put on the market a pure cigar.
cite, called "Blackwell's Dur
ham Cigarette. They guaran-
tee it to be made only Of pare
tobacco, and that the best, end
the wrappers of pure rice paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

A pure cigarette is a greater
novelty than most people think.
You'll know their brand by the
BULL on each package. You
have seen that BULL before ?
OF course you have, and you
don't need to be told that he is
the trademark of Blackwell g.
Co., and that any tobacco that
has that trademark is purity
itself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
Another Crash In Memphis.


MEMPHIS. January IA e. Lehman, retail
elothier, made an assignment this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16
DEanennia Cured.

PARIS, January IA Henry Adrien Provost
DeLOng Perriere, an eminent French anti
Quarian, is dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

rerl~rered ar the Post ONCE IN Sa-
-rnuav, - sacoad CIsss Waiter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

The representative of a large
Southern tobacco house, who
has made the matter a study,
says that the extent to which
drugs are used in "doctoring''
cigarettes is appalling, valerien
and the tincture of opium being
used to frightful extent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

Rice epaperis the only cigarette
covering that is not injurious,
and as this is expensive, it is but
little ased, although claimed to
be by nearly every manufac-
tureT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

DR.. August Voelcker, F. R.
s.. Consulting Chemist of the
Royal Agricultural Society, af-
ter making a thorough analysis
of various samples of leaf to-
bacco, says;
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-16

m auhsoribers VII please oeserFe INC o.
on their wrappers.