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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
Russia's NihiIists.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 16.-The VIII OF
the People, the Nihilist organ, states that
the sentence Of death, which was passed
by the Nihilist Central Committee on an
informer, was carried out. 1t says that
their party has lost many valuable men,
bers recently, but that the gaps are being
rapidly filled. More blood will flow, the
responsibility for which Will fall not only
upon a senseless government, but upon
those who, knowing the pressing needs OF
the country, sit still and do nothing. The
paper also prints two letters from con-
yicts in Siberia, which give horrible de-
tails of the treatment of prisoners there.
1t is reported that of two female Nihi-
lists Who were recently arrested at the
Imperial Marie Institute at Warsaw, one,
Sofle Pronisky, was executed privately,
While the other, named Assinski, COM
mitted suicide before the time arrived for
her trial,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
BUSINESS FAILURES.
Dun & Co.'s Report and Other Records
of Mercantile MisfOrtunes.

Dun & Co.'s Report and Other Records
of Mercantile MisfOrtunes.
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Later developments
in regard to the failure of a. c.. Tilling-
hast Il Co., leather dealers, indicate that
the assets will only reach about $3.50, 900,
instead of 100000, as at first stated, and
that the liabilities will be $4,000 in
stead of $500, 900.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 16.-The failure OF
Refs Bros, iron manufacturers of New
castle, Pa, is announced. 1t was mol
unexpected, and will have no general
effect on the trade. The principal credi-
tors are IN Cleveland. The assets are not
yet estimated.
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The business
failures of the past seven days, as report
ed to Il. G. Dun & Co.'s mercantile
agency, throughout the United States and
Canada, number 235, against 215 the previ-
Gus week. Failures continue numerous
in the Western States, and are on the in
crease in New England, the South and
New York, though in the city no impOr-
tant assignment is to be noted, the princi-
pal ones being the Rosenburg Manufac-
turing Co., manufacturers of pans; Van
derbilt Bros, agricultural implements,
and Stephens Il Kellam, iron pipe manu-
faeturprs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
NO LADIES NEED APPLY.
One of the UngaIIant Sections of the
Civil Service Law.

One OF the OnSallant Sections of the
Civil Service Law.
Washington Special C0urier-.JouradI, 18th.
Two ladies called at the Treasury to-
day i'll behalf of an applicant for office
who long ago passed an examination be-
fore the Civil Service Commission at the
head of the list for a $1,000 clerkship.
These ladies said the candidate was one
of their set, and there seemed to be some
discrimination against her because long
since she passed the examination, clerks
of the male sex had been taken who did
not stand as high as she, while she
was left. They wanted to know if
some influence could not be used
to have their friend taken. They
were Mortified when they found that by
the terms of the civil service bill there
was penalty of some $5, 900 fine and some
imprisonment for the Offense they desired
to commit. They thought it rough, any,
way. 1t seems that the practice under
the bill does not give the ladies a fair
show, because the chiefs of divisions IN
variably make acquisitions upon the Sec
retary for male clerks, and he forwards
the request to the Commission, so that
only men are, as rule, certified for ap-
pOintment.
Under the civil service law there have
been twelve appointments so far in the
Treasury Department, of which but three
are ladies. because the chiefs of divisions
have applied for male clerks
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
A Little Moonshine.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-An evening
paper publishes to-day statement that
there is now on file in the Department of
Justice a report the contents of which
have never been made public. This re-
port rs to the effect that it is impossible to
South Carolina. When women and chill
dren are against it no jury could be found
that would convict. 1t sets forth that the
wives and sweethearts of white men
drawn for jury duty say to their husbands
and lovers before they go to the court:
"YOu need not come back to me unless
you do your duty" This means that
unless you give a verdict for acquittal
you can depart. This report was made
by special agent of the Department of
Justice, and isindorsed bya United States
District A Attnrnav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
WHO THE BLACK FLAGS ARE.
The FreebOoters Whom France is TRY
ing to Subdue.

To find out who the Black Flags are.
and how they came to settle in Tonquin,
we have to go back to the days of the
IaIpIng rebellion, says the st. James Ga
zette. When Marking fell after it's long
siege, and Hung Seu Tsuen resigned his
Kingdom of eternal peace, which had
fought so desperately during all the dozen
of years that it lasted, the imperial troops
proceeded to make very short work of the
Taipings that remained. The rebellion
had taken its rise in Kwang-ti, of which
province Hung was a native, and the Pc
kin mandarins were naturally most
anxious to punish the shock-headed (it
will be remembered that cutting off the
queue and growing the hair was the sign
OF rebel natives of that province. But
the men of the West river were far more
lucky than others of their brethren, who
were slaughtered by the Kwang-ti troops,
and massacred by the Lo-los in Ssu-chulan
and Kansuh.
When they found that resistance was
useless they simply crossed the frontier
into the hills in the north of Tonquin. and
the lmperials did not follow them. At
the head of these rebels, who did not num-
Der more than 5000 altogether, was Wa
tS0ng, one of the minor gangs under the
rule of the King of Eternal Peace. When
they found that their pursuers were salts
ned with driving them out of the middle
kingdom, and did not venture to continue
the attack into the hill country. the
Black Flags proceeded to make very free
with their new dwelling place. They
poured down into the valleys, sacked and
burned towns ON their way, and carried
off women and children into slavery. In
no very great time the whole kingdom of
Northeast Tonquin was in their hands,
and the provinces of Cao-Bang, Tuyen-
kwang, Long-son, Thai-Nguyen, Bacninh
and Sontay were in as pitiable condition
as the greater part of South China during
the Paiping struggle.
Eventually the terror-strIcken officials
agreed to pay tribute to the Flags, and
matters quieted down. There was no love
lost between the rival Cinnamon; but they
too managed to run along together, and in
short time there was a comparative
peace. The Flags established regular
duties, created mOnopolies, got agencies
at Hong Kong, and in fact had everything
their own way. AS Cinnamon, and there
fore good men of business, they took care
not to kill trade by imposing too heavy
eXactions, and the Hong Kong and Canton
guilds very soon found out that the trade
was really much bIisker than under the
feeble government of Anamese.
Matters were thus going on very well
when NJ. Dupuis appeared upon the scene
and stirred up the hornets nest which will
cost France so dear.
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FRANCE FULL OF RUMORS.
WAR WITH CHINA REPORTED
ALREADY DECLARED.

Alarmists on the Bourse Represent Ad-
miral Courbet as Defeated The French
Force In Tonquin $4,000 Strong
Chinese Troops Concentrating at Cam
ton.
PARIS, Nov. 16.-LeTemDs says that
If the Tonquin credits already asked for
should prove to be insufficient the Cham
Der will be prepared to vote more.
1t is reported on the Bourse that Ad-
miral Courbet has been defeated in Ton
quin.
La France processes to have similar
news.
LGLf6erte positively contradicts the re.
port. 1t is generally believed, however,
that the French forces have commenced
their advance.
a man has been arrested on the Bourse
on charge of spreading ''alarmist''
news.
The last dispatch received by the gov
ernment from Admiral COurbet. dated
November :, announced the arrival of the
transports AveyrOk and Shamrock. He
expected the transports Bunhoa and Ton
quln to arrive on the 10th, and stated that
he would attack Sontay between the 10th
and 2Oth INST.
The committee of the Chamber of Depu-
ties, which is considering the resolution
authorizing the granting of credit for the
expenses of the TOnquin campaign, is fa-
vorably inclined to the principle Of the
credits, but desires that the government
shall give a complete explanation of the
subject.
L'Gdul0is estimates the French forces
now in Tonquin at $4,000, including SOL
diers and sailors, or 1000 above the figures
given by the Minister Of Marine.
LONDON, Nov. 16.-A Paris dispatch
asserts that Admiral Courbet, who is in
command of the French forces in Ton
quin, has advised the French Government
to declare war with China, and that the
government has transmitted orders to the
Admiral to act in accordance with the re-
quirements of the situation.
A dispatch from Shanghai saws that it
is stated that Chinese troops are being
concentrated at Canton in order to keep
back the Black Flags when the French
drive them from TOnquin.
LONDON, Nov. ia Paris correspond
ent says that member of the Chamber of
Deputies states that Admiral Courbet's
position in Tonquin is critical, and that
Admiral Peyron, Minister of Marine, pro-
poses to defend him by blockading Can
ton. But this would involve the sending
OF formal notification of the blockade to
the maritime powers, and therefore de-
claratlon OF war against China, measure
from which the Chamber shrinks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
The New Time Standard.

WASHINGTON, Nov. I6.- Secretary
Chandler said this afternoon, in reference
to the new time standard which goes into
effect on Sunday next, that it had been de-
cided on the part Of the government not to
do anything in the matter at present, as
there was question as to the right of the
Executive to change the time in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The time ball at the
naval observatory will, therefore, con-
tinue to drop at the usual time.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 16.-No official
action has been taken here by the NUM-
cipal or commercial authorities with re-
ference to the adoption in business OF the
new railroad standard of time. So far as
an expression has been given, public
feeling is in favor Of retention for general
purposes OF the local time. The news
papers will print the railroad time tables
giving local times.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17

The Adiutant General has received the
r1Ils 90 80 companies of South Carolinians in
Che Confederate service; l2i remain not re-
ported.
The farmers of south Carolina sold last year
$4,000 worth OF grain-corn. oats and wheat
Aud this was the first year that any Consider
able number OF them had surplus Of grain.
Daniel srborough, who Is farmer, and
owns a large mill near Cross Anchor, SAYS he
taheves the Red May wheat is the best va
rety he raises or grinds, taking one year
with another.
Thieves forced their way into the black
smith and wheelwright shop of Mr.. B. Z.
Rodgers, Of BarnWell, on Friday night last,
broke open large chest and stole therefrOm
several pistols and other articles.
Le1uiou ". Memories, cOlOred, has COM
rletet his course in medicine at the Central
college Nashville, Tenn He has received
ls diploma and will return to Newberry,
where he viii practice his profession.
1ru- HagO0d finds a market for his Ber
ulla grass hay, raised on the alluvial lands
1i Lls >aluda plantat on, SIX miles from Co
ler hundred weight. He has seventy-five
acres which he devotes 10 this crop.
Governor Thompson has appointed Col. 4.
IT, Butler aud Mr.. Paul f. Hammond dele
saies from Aiken county to the National Cot
lll Planters Convention. 10 be held at Nicks-
-lrE. Miss. on November q. Two delegates
nave been appointed from each county in the
>t4te.
Nill the emigration fever. The DisDatch
says: The negroes OF this county have made
-F purse 10 pay the expenses of Press
e-acSletord in visiting Arkansas Tor the pur-
losc 90 reporting the attractions Of that
Lrumlse land. as they contemplate an exodus,
He wlll leave for Little Rock next week
Carolina Spartan: seen. Izlar, Chairman
~ the ID smocratic Executive Committee OF
tlls state, has sent a circular to sOunty
Nnalrlnan 5. r. Thompson, asking for a
contribution Of 500 from this comfy 10 pay
,'r me defense Of the persons soon to be tried
~ violation Of the election laws. Many OF
--e accused are poor men and unable to pay
an attorney"
Ane state statistical Agent OF the National
-epartment Of Agriculture estimates that
.No-tnirds- Of an average crop of corn and
1ttten VIII be made. and he saws that in some
t94nties the farmers still have part Of the
tlrn crop OF lsS2 on hand and that with what
l-s been produced this year they will be able
20 run their farms until the Oat crop Is har-
vested without having 10 buy ebrn. lie
tllnks that the farmers generally are in a
much better condition, financially, at this
time than they were at the beginning Of last
year. The debts to be paid out Of che pro-
ceeds Of the present crop are not so large As
ln former years, and farming operations will
pe commenced in 1884, Notwithstanding the
present unfavOrable year, on a sOunder basis
than lSS2
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
The senate Committee's session.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. 16.-The
United States Senate subcommittee on
Education and Labor examined a large
number of witnesses here to-day. DIR. II.
l.. Caldwell, President of the Elyton Land
Company, which founded this city in 1871,
gave history of that organization. j.
Morgan and d. II. Lloyd, puddlers, gave
their version of the strike in the mills
here. Several colored men gave accounts
of the visit of delegation OF their people
to the Governor of the State, asking for a
State Superintendent of Education for
colored people, and equal accommodation
with the whites on railroads. The conn.,
mittee will go to Columbus, Ga. to-mor-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
How to SECURE Healtl

Rosadalis is the best Blood Purifier;
efectually curing scrofula, syphilitic dis
orders, Weakness ofthe Kidneys, Erysipe-
las, Malaria, all Nervous disorders and
Debility, Bilious Complaints and all dis
eases indicating an impure condition of
the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach, etc.
1t corrects indigestion. A single bottle
will prove to you its merits as health
renewer, for it acts like charm, espe-
cially when the complaint is of an ex-
haustive nature, lessening the natural
Yigor Of the brain and nervous system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17

MADRID, Nov. 16.-Marshal Serrano,
recently appointed Spanish Ambassador
to France, in an interview with the
French Ambassador at Madrid, said that
Spain was not menaced by any foreign
State, and should reserve all
her energies for home reforms.
The rumOr that the Spanish
Legations at Berlin and Vienna are to be
raised to the rank of embassies, is un-
founded. The Cabinet does not wish to
take the risk, which would be sure to be
raised in the Cortes on the subject if such
a proposition was made,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
Iron Manufacturers gloomy

PITTsBURG, Nov. 16.-The iron manu-
facturers in this vicinity are greatly dis
The expectation was that this year would
close with brisk business, but now. in ad-
dition to the low prices which have ruled
for the last IS months, orders are falling
off. The result is that only one or two
mills in the city are running full in all
departments, and there are rumors that
i'll several work will shortly be suspended
entirely. A member of the firm of Jones
& Laughlins, said to-day that there was
absolutely no money in the business, and
that he did not see how some mills were
kent out of the Sherifrs hands
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
An Important Libel Decision.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16.-Judge Aili-
son to-day delivered an important deci.
sion in the law of libel. A Councilman
of this city showed to a fellow-COuncil-
man, and atterward TO a reporter, an alb
stract of a speech he intended to deliver
attacking an applicant for a municipal
franchise, wheTeupon the latter sued
him for libel. The Judge, in his
opinion, says that when the
speech was shown to the follow Council
man and suggestions desired, il was a
priviled communication in the best sense
of the term, aud that to hold otherwise
would be TO seriously impair the freedom
of debate. He further held that it's
exhibition to reporter, when no malice
was intended, was on the same footing
with its reading to his fellow Councilman,
and that it was right and privileged. The
dafandant WAS therefnra discharged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
Peru,s Pacification Progressing

PANAMA, Nov. THE pacification of
vians now occupy Lima and Gen. Iglesias
continues to acquire popularity. Many
doubted up to the last minute that the
Chilians would evacuate the capital and
this served to dampen the enthusiasm
which was experienced. The Chilian
column on the way to Ayacucho was at
tackled by tour thousand Indians. The
latter were almost unarmed and the Chill
ians slaughtered seven hundred of their
ignsrant and drunken opponents. Caceras
is blamed for this unnecessary slaughter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
FOLGEIvs BOND CALLS.
An Easy Money Market Shown by the
Hardness of Holders.

An EaSY Money Market Shown by the
Hardness of Holders.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Secretary Fol-
ger expects to issue call for $4,000, 900
of 3 per cent. bonds tomorrow. The Sec
retary is convinced that the call for $780,
100000 or $1,000, 900 of bonds can be is
sued without reducing the reserve fund
below $137, 100000 in February,
in which month the call is
sued during November would
probably mature. Considerable pressure
is said to have been brought to bear on
the department to delay the issuance of
further calls for bonds until Congress
shall have had an opportunity to legislate
on the subject, but it would seem from
the tone of Secretary Folger's conversa-
tion that he has decided to issue another
call prior to the assembling of Congress.
The offer recently made by the depart
ment to redeem the bonds embraced in
the one hundred and twenty-secOnd and
one hundred and twenty-third calls with
interest payable to date of presenta-
tiOn has not had the effect
of causing many holders to present
them, as up to this time less than $500, 900
worth of such bonds have reached the de-
partment. and this amount has been for
warded by various small holders. The
bonds embraced in the two last calls are
known to be accumulating in New York.
but bankers are said to be holding them
for the purpose of realizing q greater
amount of interest than they would re-
ceive by presenting them at this time.
'This fact" said a prominent officer to-
day, "shoWs very cOncluSiYely that the
money market is remarkably eaSVV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17

w WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-United States
Consul Dittman reports to the Secretary
of State from Breslau that several cases
of rinderpest, or cattle plague, have ap-
peared in that city, and in consequence
the President of the Administrative De-
partment has issued an order directing a
rigid official control over the cattle in the
city and in the surrounding villages. A
copy OF the communication was to-day
referred to the Treasury Department.
Referring to the matter Assistant Secre-
tary French said that it should be under
stood that rinderpest is not pleuro-pneu-
monia, but is disease more rapid in its
course and more contagious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
The Cotton Conyention.

RICHMOND; VA, Nov. 16.-Advices
have been received that the approaching
Convention of the National Cotton Plan
ters' Association, to be held at Nicksburg,
Miss, VIII be one of the largest and most
important ever held by the association.
a large delegation of the cotton manu-
facturers from New England and from
Southern mills have signitied their inten-
tiOn of being present. President More
head has invited the Governors and State
officers of all the cotton and a number of
the Northern States, and has received ac-
ceptances from many. He left Washing
ton last night for Xicksburg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
THE EARLY BIRD.
Washington Man Preparing to Photo.
Pranh the Next SneaLar of the Hnnsa


Washington Special to COurier-JOuy7,a1, 18th.
This morning about 10 O'Clock Mr.. Bell.
the photographer, drove up to the Riggs
behind two jet-black horses, alighted, and
inquired for the Hon. j. G.. Carlisle, and
his card was sent up to the Kentucky
statesman, who, in a few moments, re-
sponded in person,
The Hon. Phil Thompson was standing
in the rotunda of the hotel when Mr.. Bell
and Mr.. Carlisle got into the carriage.
There" said Phil, ''you know what is
up now, don't yOuw
''No, sir; what IS it?''
''Why, Bell wants the picture of the
next Speaker of the House, and is going
to take Carlisle's photograph-that's al"
do you think Carlisle will pull
throughT
think? Think nothing; he is certain
to be nominated by the caucus, If he lives.
Mark my words"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
A MORMON ORGANS VIEWS.
The "Deserert News Gives the GENTLE
Movement its Attention.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Nov. 16.-The organ
lzatlon of secret anti-polygamy societies
has caused the Deserert Ne,rs, the Nor
mon church organ, to say:
"The strength of feeling inspiring those who
nave entered upon the work of darkness ia
measuraDly indicated by the readiness with
plishment of their purpose Ten Thousand
Qoliars Is considerable sum with which ia
begln operations. The important vital char
acter OF the Church of Jesus Christ of the
Latter Day Saints is almost demonstrated by
tne widespread and comprehensive oppo-
and unjustly discriminating legislation.
schools and church and political and other
organizations are all aiming their shafts at
the Mormons with a vindictiye thrust and
deadly purpose. The warfare has been both
open anu secret, but 1t appears that the stab
iaigely IN preponderance. Judging from the
ihltlatory underground organization estab-
Hshed at Cleveland, such movements beinp
connected with subject of popular interest
nave a propagative tendency, and it would
occasion no special surprise if the exam
pie OF the Cleveland and Mormon secret
antagonists would be followed bv men simi
larry Dent In other cities throughout the land
Ahls trying situation of q people seeking to
carry out their honest convictions of right is
eXmDlted while there is a corresponding
manifestation of the absence of any Sentiment
of magnanimity in the breasts of the GENE
Fallty OF the people of the country, who either
look on the spectacle with apathy or eXulta-
tlOn, out the elimination of the subtle move
ment VIII be distress and destruction. So
cletles similar to that organized in Cleveland
are forming in Salt Lake and in every Gem
tAe mining camp in Utah and Idaho. which
are TO be extended to the Pacific States and
Territories -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
Baltimore's New sheriR

BALTIMORE, Nov. 16.-William f. Airey,
elected Sheriff Of this city at the recent
election, having received his commission
from the Governor of the State. qualified
to-day and assumed the duties of the
office. Airey was elected on the Fusion
Sheriff of Baltimore since 1867. 1t is
probable that there will be a wholesale
removal OF the deputies in the office in a
few days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-17
Made a Charrn n,Anniros

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-President Ar
thur has appointed John NJ. Langston,
from the District of Columbia, TO be
United States Charge d. Affaires at Santo
Domingo.