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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The Hon. Poindexter Dunn, of Arkan-
sas. rises to remark that the Congress
siOnal delegation from that State will be
a unit for Randall for Speaker. This will
be good news for "Pig Iron" Kelley.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Statesman KassOn, of Iowa, is branded
as demagogue by the New York Tunes
for his attitude upon the tariff, Can such
things be and not overcome us like the
summers clOuds
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Many old time mallet swIngers will be
found to subscribe to the following from
the New York Mail aud Express: 'Old
lovers of croquet will be permitted to
doubt whether their favOrite game will be
eclipsed altogether by this formidable
rival. 1t is less expensive, less tiresOme,
and calls for more head work than lawn
tennis. while in the manual skill required
if scarcely yields the palm. There is
room for them both, and when the first
flush of enthusiasm over the newer game
has disappeared, we may expect to see
them share the hOnOrs of the lawn"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

General Sherman is reported as declar-
ing at st. Paul that newspaper reporters
are greater nuisances than smallpox or
cholera. 'Cumseh labOrs under the de-
fusion that his opinions are valuable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

..In one Of his brightest moments Col.
Robert IngersOll designated the Demo-
cratic party as the settings Of the cOun-
Try. Republican Exchange. When the
Democratic party shall have settled the
z. o. p. as seems likely, IngersOlPs ex-
preston will be somewhat prOsalc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02
lilly DRAWING,

Whole Tickets, 81; Half Tickets, 81; p
Tickets, $50; So Tickets, 500.
Remit Money or Bank Draft in Letter, or
send by Express. DON'T SEND BY REGIS
TERED LETTER OR POST OFFICE Or
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Building, Louisville, Ky.
For circulars or tickets apply to
JNO. b. FERNANDEZ,
Savannah Ga,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas,
VI HARRIET V. CUMMING has applied to
the Court of Ordinary for Letters DismissOry
as Administrators on the estate of WAL
LACE CUMMING, deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and admOnish
all whom it may concern, to be and appear
before said court, to make objection (if any
they have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY
IN AUGUST NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this Both day of
April, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk c. O. C.. C.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The Hon. William Window is the last
recruit for the numerous caravan OF de-
funct politicians. The late Mr.. Guiteau's
pistol cooked the Minnesota statesman's
goose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The Philadelphia Press satirically OBJ
serves: lin the interest of Democratic
harmony, John Kelly denOunces Tilden
because he didn't take his seat in 1871.
But John is all wrong. Tilden did take
his seat, which was a back seat, and has
frozen to ever since, not even venturing
10 leave it in 1880. John should apologize
for misrepresenting tbs facts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Notwithstanding that protection" was
10 have increased wages, the dissatisfac-
tion of the employees at the steel mill of
the Bethlehem pa. Iron Company cul-
minated in a determination to strike and
resist a further decrease of wages. Con-
ferences have been held with no results.
The company threaten to shut down. This
will throw out a thousand men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

In answer to the question, what to do
with the captured Chiricahuas: the New
York Graphic proposes that they be sent
10 England as assisted" emigrants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The marked favor shown to renegade
Democrats in Virginia in the distribution
of spells is not calculated TO enthuse the
Republicans of the OIu Dominion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

aNo mercy for poker players" says
Arthur 10 the army officers. tits to be pre-
sumed that the edict is not retrospective
i'm its effects.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Pension Commissioner Dudley is spoken
of as the Radical Moses i'll Indiana. VIII
Dorsey act as ''sOap" distributor:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The country is 10th to part with the de-
capitated Internal Revenue COLLECTORS
but, nevertheless, ii hopes TO hang on
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

The editor of the British Medical Jour
mai has made tour of inspection in Don
egaI, Ireland, as a physician, and found
1900 persons living on two cents worth
of Indian meal a day, the money having
been sent from the United States and dis
fribtlfed bv the parish priests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Mr.. Brewster closes the fiscal year with
great satisfaction, because fresh apprO-
priations will now be available for the use
of his stranded department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

~ EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas,
" NORMAN w. SMITH has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismissory as
Administrator on the estate of JAMES MAR
TIN, deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and admOnish
all whom it may concern to be and appear
before said court to make objection (if any
they have) ON or before the FIRST MONDAY
IN SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said let
ters will be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILI,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 3lst
day of May, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk g. o. @. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

E"Did William Tell existy' inquiries the
New York Herald. Did Robinson Crusoe:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02
The New Bellevue Hotel,
MONTGOMERY, Ca,

7 COATED upon the sails, is now open for
IL the reception of guets. The proprietor
will spare no pains or eXIense to make this
delightful spot the most atractive of all sub
urban resorts and worry the patronage of
the public.
Rates per day So, per week So so to $40, ae-
cording to room and len tn of stay.
For further information take City and Sub
urban Railway and cons and see the place, or
address j. II. A. RUCE, Proprietor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02
Caesars Head Hotd, Greenville C,
ROCKBRIDGEALUM SPRINGS.

ROCKBRDGE CO., VA.
TWO distinct Hots and separate Dining
Il Rooms. Cottass ATTACHED to each
Hotel. Gas and Eledic Bells. Naval Acad-
envy Band. Chargesgraded. Capacity 1000
guests.
EISENE G. PEYTON,
General MANAGER
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CURRENT COMMENT.
A Treacherous Admission.
Republicans for Randall
No,r Vo,,E- STIR

The government is continually deceived
and sWindled by its own officers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

Mrs. 1. T. Smith, Wadley, Ca, says:
browns Iron Bitters restored my daugh-
ter to robust health. She suffered from
weakness and debility"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk G.. O. C.. G.

EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas
VI HONORA FOLEY has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for Letters DismissOry as
Administrators ON the estate of JAMES FO
LEY, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court to make objection (if any they
have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 3lst
day of May, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk C.. o. C.. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY, Whereas,
VI WILLIAM G, WILLIAMS has applied
to the Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismiss
sorry as Executor of the will of STEPHEN E.
HABERSHAM, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection (f any they
have) on before the FIRST MONDAY IN
AUGUST NEXT, otherwise said letters will
be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRuL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this Both day of
April, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk c. O. G. C..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

CLERK =, y. Z. I.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas,
u THOMAS CLARKE has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismiss0ry as
Administrator on the estate of WILLIS KEEL
LY, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court to make objection. (f any they
have) ON or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 9lst
- ' HAMPTON l.. FERRILL,
Clerk G., o. c. q.
EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Whereas,
VI JOHN FOLEY has applied to the Court
of Ordinary for Letters DismissOry as Admin
istratOr on the estate of THOMAS j. RY AN,
JR., deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection tif any they
have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this slst day Of
HAMPTON L, FERRILL,
Clerk c. o. c. c.
NEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Whereas,
VI JAMES MCGRATH has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismissory as
ceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admOnish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court to make objection Off any they
have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted;
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this 3lst day of
May, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk c. o. c. G.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas,
u WILLIAM IL. DOONER has applied to
the Court of Ordinary for Letters Dlsmlsso-
ry as Executor of the Will OF MICHAEL
GAY, deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection n any they
have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said l7ttels
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN FEl:RILL.
Ordinary for Chatham county, this ?'yt lay of
May, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERl>TIL,
Clerk G. o. G. G.
~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Whereas,
VI RUFUS E. LESTER has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismissory as
Administrator on the estate OF THOMAS
ARKWRIGHT, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonlsh
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection (if any they
have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Ordinary for Chatham county, this Slst day of
HAMPTON /. FERRILL,
Clerk G. o. G. @.
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$4,000 FOR So.
: 6Sth
POPULAR MONTHLY DRAW
POPULAR MONTHLY DRAWING
k'IslsI!I|I|7s
plE1ill:I!Ill!lIIHI
In the City of Louisville, on
TTTEGnAV INV O1cf 1909

TUESDAY, JULY 31st, 1888.
These drawings occur on the last day Of each
month Sundays eXcepted). Repeated adj
have placed this Company beyond the
controversy of the law. To this Company be-
longs the sole honor of having inaugurated the
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honest and fair beyond question.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-02

~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Whereas,
" WILLIAM G. WILLIAMS has applied to
the Court of Ordinary for Letters DismissOry
as Executor of the will of WILLIAM HAB-
ERSIIAM, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be.
fore said court to make objection (if any they
have on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
AUGUST NEXT, otherwise said letters will be
granted,
Witness the Honorable JOHN O.. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this Both day
of April, 1888.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL,
Clerk c. o. c. G.,
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Hot and Warn Springs Hotel

MADISONcOUNTY,N N. G.
II ARGEST hotel i'd most delightful resort
IL in the South, Electric bells in every
room. Excursion li&ets on sale at all prin-
cipal points. DIR. / X. Nagle, of New Or
leans, Resident Phyician. For information
address THE WARN SPRINGS CO., H. A.
GUDGER, Manager, YARN Springs P. o., NC.
C@sar's Head Hotd, GreenvilIe Co., S. C.
THE Summer Reset of the South! 1850 feet
Il above tide watr Hotel enlarged and
newly furnished. 70 ssllI diseases of the throat
and lungs, and also rheumatism aRd malarial
affections and hay feer, the climate r hHsUr-
passed. Average temperature during the hot
months go deg. FIestone and Chalybeate
Springs, temperatur52 to "a deg. Scenery
varied, grand and beautiful. 26 miles north Of
Greenvile, S. c.; 24miles west of Hender-
sonville and Flat Rok, n. G. A daily line of
hacks from Hendersayille. Hacks to order
from Greenville. Apost Office at the hotel
and daily mail. Billiards., nine pins. music
and other amusemeIs for guests. resident
physician. Accommodations frst-class. Terms
moderate. All commnications to be addressed
to 4 Is. Beville. Superintendent, Caesars Head
Greenville CO., S. G. n. M. SeabroOk, Prop'r.
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RafIroana.
Charleston & Savannah Ry. Co.

SAVANNAH, GA, May Y, 1888.
COMMENCING SUNDAY, May 18th, al
~ 5:25 m, and until further ice, trains
will arrive and depart as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
Al notices Of n
name and address
DIED.

DIED.
BRYAN-At nudson N " on the 18th inst, Eliza Ary WIN
OF William Bryan, aged IA years.
EDwARDs,on Friday December T. ct The hone q nss
Sarah widow Of Joel Edwards Of Delaware County, Penns
Funeral services at 1 p. m. Sunday, 10th.
Delaware County Penn Chicago Philadelphia and Brainaro
MINI, papers please copy.
GREENwoOD--In Brooklyn on Wednesday, December III
1883 Louisa daughter Of the late Isaac Greenwood
Providence X. 1. -
The friends family invited 20 attend th
funeral services at the residence Of her brother JONI
Greenwood ia Remsenst On Saturday, the lob inst
2 o'clock IN.
HILIsnddeny at her late residence No liz West 43dst-
Miss Isabella HILL
Remains will be removed Montgomery New.York, for In
terment on Saturday morning, December 10.
HICKsAt Great Neck L. L. on lath inst Benjamin HickA
Funeral from his residence Secondary ia
inst
special train will leave Long Island City ct p and
Flushing 1T l5 returning leave Great NecE AZ $40
In erment next day in Friends ground, Manhasset
dsashter of The late Jared PECK - 1000
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral servos
at the residence Of her brother Jared " Peck Monday
the 18th inst. at 1890 O'Clock, q. IN.
Train leaves Grand Central Depot at 9:05.
sMITH-On December 12 at the WomansJ Hospital Zoe
Aurea wife OF exD Dock Commissioner Henry A. smith,
aged 90 years and day
TRUE-Aftor short Illness Emily Fitch Qilyl wife q
only daughter OF Charles Grant and sarah n
Funeral on SATURDAY 1856 churchst NewHsven Conn
after the arrival OF the a. m train from this CITY,
VAN yALKENBURGH-on Wednesday, tho 18th inst
Aaron Van Valkenburgb, In the 6eth year of his age
the family invited TO attend the funeral sen
vices HIS late residence No $50 5thaye. SATURDAY.
the 18th inst, at o'clock, p m.
Interment at Woodawn.
Please omit flowers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
wHISKEY MEN ASKING FOR RELIEF.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Thc representatives
the whskcy interest hand carly and systematic
preparations making for another effort to extend the
bonded period. A conference held to-day at tho
Capitol, and another is appointed for tomorrow after
which an appeal to Secretary FOlgcr is to be made.
Among those present at today's conference Con-
gressmen Jordan, Foett and Lefeyre, OF Ohio; Willis,
Thompson and Robertson OF Kentucky; Findlay Of
Maryland and ex-COmmisslOner Raum. Mr. Willis pre-
scented his draft bill TO extend the bonded period two
years. which had been pronounced COCA by Commissioner
Raum 1t provides that the time within which distilled
spirits heretofore entered in warehouses upon which the
tax has or shall become due after December 1888 shall
be required be withdrawn be extended for period not
exceeding two years from the date the tax has would
have fallen due provided that such extension shall
be made in any case unless upon the warehouse bond
shall be Endorsed a written request therefor and
acknowledgment OF liability under the bond for the period
for which the extension is granted The bill also provides
for an allowance leakage for the extended PERIOD be
allowed upon tbs scale provided by law, and to be
calculated upon periods OF two months each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Friday December ii, 1850
PROTESTING AGAINST LAND GRAST.-H. skipwith, at
torney In fact OF the Florida parishes OF Louisiana
ana west Steever OF COUNSEL presented TO the secretary
OF the Interior to-day the protest or those parishes
against the granting OF lands within their limits to the
New-Orieans Pacific Railroad Company or to any other
corporation On October 10, 1910, the convention ex
tended TO the United States friendly invitation TO come
INTO the domain and assume Jurisdiction the government
OF State OF West Florida being then In full possession
The Government OF the United States thereupon took
possession OF the district as requested ana IL mas since
formed part Of this country.
In MEMORY JUDGE BLtCK.-A meeting OF the mem
be held I'm the court room Monday to take appropr
ate action with regard to the death OF the late Judge
Black.
CONSIDERING THE ODoNNELL CAsE.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day attended by all the members except
Secretary FOlger, who is ndisp0sed II Is understood
that the case OF ODOnne again derc0nslderaOn
MORE INDIANS TO VISIT WAsHIyGToS.- Permission has
been granted the Mescaero Indians TO send delegation
10 this city to lay before the Secretary OF the Interior
OF their land by Jcaria Indians who recently re-
moved to that reservation.
INSPECTION OF EGYPTIAN RAGs.-The Secretary OF the
Treasury requested the Secretary of State TO instruct
the United States al In Egypt TO direct bis
bordnates to inspect all rags gathered for export TO the
United States. 1t is proposed that such rags snau De
boiled under pressure thoroughly fumigated with sui
phrous acid gas before shipment. There are now be-
longing to one NewYork firm over 5000 tons OF rags
stored In Alexandria, Egypt awaiting shipment 10 the
United States
IMMIGRATION sTATIsTIcs.-The total number OF immi-
grants arrived from the principal foreign countries dur
Ing the month OF November 1888 35393 as against
4O625 In 1882. For the eleven months ended NOyem-
Der 30 the number Of immigrants 536,43O, against
6S6,670 In 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
GENERAL LOGAN AS A CANDIDATE.
GENERAL PREss DISPATCH

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Ex-Senator Jerome B
Chaffee of Colorado. who has been here for several
days as member of the Republican National Com
mittee, said this evening in interview concern
ing the Presidential question, that while he regards
General Grant and Mr. Blaine as the two great lead
ers of the Republican party-each having large
following among the masses-he nevertheless knows
that neither Grant nor Blaine is candidate for the
Presidency OF desires the nomination. He went on
to say that he thinks General Logan would be an
available candidate and would receive the cordial
and earnest support of both Blaine and Grant. "He
has" said Mr.. Chafec "a clean record in long
civil and military career. Having served the coun-
try with distinction in both capacities he is loved
by his soldier comrades and respected by the cOun
try at large; and his nomination would tend TO
unity and harnonize the party, which would insure
his trumpha ( election"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-In the House this
morning Mr.. Townsend, of Illinois, offered a ques-
ton OF privilege a resolution directing the architect
of the Capitol during the Christmas holidays to
the desks now the hall and make such arrangement OF
the seats of members will bring them together in the
smallest enien space without affecting the right OF
members occupy the seats already selected by them,
and provide suitable writing tables In the Of the
chamber and In the LOBBY. Referred ~ the Committee
Rules.
Mr. Hobltzel, OF Maryland, introduced joint resolu
requesting the President 10 issue proclamation
urging the various religious denominations throughout
the country to commemorate December %. 1883. the
Onchundredth anniversary OF the surrender by George
Washington OF his commission COmmander-inChlef OF
the Army. Referred.
Mr. Washburn, OF Minnesota, introduced bill providing
for the removal distractions OF free navigation of
the navgable OF the United states. Referred
Mr. Ranney, OF Massachusetts, introduced a bill TO
tabsh the Marine signal Board OF the United States
with a view OF having adopted a code and system OF
marine lights and fog signals. Referred.
The House, at 1915, adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
4 PROBABLY FATAL ASSAULT.

Boone A. Seers, aged 90, who boarded with John
Degan at No. 1913 Water street, went home at q
quarter past one o'clock yesterday morning and
finding the door of Degan's rooms, one Of which he
occupied fastened forced it open. AS he entered
began assaled him with a hammer, beating him
brutally about the face and head, WITH the short
eud of it, inflicting no less than ten CUTS and as
many bruises. Seers was rescued from his asSallant
by his wife and another woman who lived on the
same floor. He staggered to the York street police
station. He was taken to the Brooklyn Hospital,
recover. began was arrested and Unidentified by his
victim. He is notorious ruflian and served seven
years In the PenitentiaTy for kicking his wife 10
death in 1875.