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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

Many plans for the reformation Of the
Infamous jury system Of the District Of
Columbia have been proposed. and the
s-rsent Congress viii doubtless adopt
saa1e one 10 them. one q the most popu-
BAR -.herees - 10 abolish talesmen, change
fhr rauels every month and have nojuror
sEca..t bis name De first drawn from the
fax containing the list selected from
among eftreus who pay taxes on real
estate. % Is also proposed 70 draw the
r.a-alsln oQeu court during the general
t.r-l. Cd nsy the Jurors s. per day, and 70
provide that the expression Of an opinion
f.fa furar shah not disqualify him. II
Canerrss makes such a sweeping reiorma-
tssn 81 the system in the district how can
IL cxnoct thc rascals 70 be tried by jury
81 t.oir peCrss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
CURRENT COMMENT.
An Auspicious Opening.

Boston bI05s ILeIa-l.
II Secretary Chandler would san On Wiz ~, I
orr navy to stay. the coantry could start On q
new one with some courage
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

u appears % b. a little incongruous that
the Democracy away up in Massachusetts
should show more reverence for the men,
o-f aI Andrew Jackson than any other
stste. The state Executive Committee
Gas determined 60 hold the annual dinner
a- january - the anniversary Of the battle
cF Ncu Orleans. All the most prominent
ncmacrats in the Union have been in
sitL. aui Coz. Butler viii preside. To
sadro fram appearances the Democracy Of
tae hay state is being kept well in hand
far tha campaign &c 1854. and the Repub-
rs-rrs win hv nameans have a walk over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

Hdslingf0n P0sf lDeha-l.
The campaign Of revenue reform L Low Low.
fairly inaugurated, and again We con = -; -
late The country upon the auspleloushess u -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

Ar Interesting marriage took place m
E.--.r asst ueek-that % Frank Wal
rt. ra8 Gaze misfortune % get mad
rr E Us tl-l.e- tive or SIX years ago
.r. VS.. r.ecivef such "a food q sympathy
- ta -rshn- Hubites- His father
r-. nas t-e misfortune % get killed has
"a ESQ rl.---ht 20 since.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

a distinguished English jurist once
drank Is sine mcmcry Of men who wrote
ttllr oun wills. and now the Connecticut
lawyers are chuckling over the fact that
thrre are only twelve members Of their
T7.le-s5 In iu the STATE legislature, out Of
total membership % 27S, and not half Of
thern san draw up bin that win stand
I.aror- the supreme Court. Fat fees are
..sr....f...1 fr "a wear or two.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

Chicago Is bound 70 protect her poor,
innocent and defenseless gamblers. A
man was arrested and locked up the other
dag Cor attempting 70 blackmail them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA.

HE FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN.
II have had Dyspepsia, with Constipa-
kinds of pills, and TUFTS are the first
that have done me any good. They have
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite is
splendid, food digests readily, and now
have natural passages. feel like q new
man." W..D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, o.
soldeverywhere ,25c. Office, A Murray St, NY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

he Nashville AuerioGR circulaies the
interesting information that the farmers
of Pickens county. south Carolina, are
thinning under their cotton plants while
-rcan. with the expectation of benefting
ttr lard. These Carolina farmers must
hare d new Kind OF evergreen cotton
rIaut. ur else the able agricultural editor
~ tte A-lu is color-blind OF afflicted
-.frt ss-Trrcr himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

As tha zreat political contest Of lss4
1-aurs uleh tie Republican party begins
Ed raae r-1er that she colored brother has
aEaw thousand baIl3ts 70 fling. and is
sal.ue deeper interest ia the welfare Of
tl- c1lr-e5 race Tady and gaudy rags
nll BOG noU win the affections Of the ne
-rars- ana nothing but good, live bait will
take thau Iu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

london uow boasts q 100000 houses and
- af-. $3.50 Inhabitants. a few years ago
-he claimed only 2o1o.0oo people within
hsr limits. hut Is D. Just as easy 10 write >
asa There has been no occasion for any
very ramarkah,c growth IN London, and
it Is uot rrohahle that the population has
Increased to any great extent IN the past
reu rr twenty years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
Laces. Embroideries.

SPANISH and ESCURIAL LACES.
VELVET ESCURIAL LACES.
BLACK BEADED LACES.
GUIPURE LACES.
POMPADOUR LACES.
SPANISH LACE TIES.
Spanish and Escurial LACE FICHUS.
HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES.
LACE BED SPREADS.
EMBROIDERED TABLE COVERS.
EMBROIDERED PLANO COVERS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

r-- E1s-ie. 10 The revenue cutter Cor
-f-- fss informed the country in his
printed report thar the Esquimaux Of
ALASKA are -hETeruoreau Mongolods' OF
essentially caruiyerous and ichthyopha-
rs aaEs- This win satisfy the people
ttat rrr government did not pay too much
E- -lat bleak. barren. God-iorsaken pc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
Reform Needed in the Tax Assess
ment System.

The action Of City Council in setting
aside the assessments Of city property as
made by the sworn Assessors, goes 10
prove that the system is not good one.
The gentlemen composing the Board OF
Assessors are known 70 be honest ana
conscientious men. and as able 10 as
charge the important duties entrusted 70
them As any Of their fellow citizens
We do not think that any one
believes that tbs assessments were
nor made 10 the best OF the Judgment
and ability Of the Assessors. They spent
two months in doing their work only 70
see il. by an almost unanimous vote, re-
iected. This proves what we asserted
some time since that the system Of assess
ing is not the right one 1t has been IN
vogue for years, but. like many old Gus
toms II Is out Of date. and does not suit
the times OF the people. The proposition,
however. 70 make a general increase OF
% uar cent. on the value OF real estate Is
harsh measure. It's neither just nor falr.
Justice and fairness require that assess
ments should be made in accordance
with present values. and it must De
admitted that values must have under
gone considerable changes since the
assessment Of two years ago was made.
In our opinion the proper way to make
assessments is to elect City Assessor
who shall be in his Office during business
hours. and who shall make all assess
rlapts and receive all tax returns
and examine the same. such a
system prevails IN many cities
In Charleston the Assessor IS
Maid $500 a year, and when he needs
an assistant. one Of the clerks IN the
Treasurer's Office helps him. This officer
examines all returns and has the power
70 demand proof Of the correctness OF the
return. Under certain restrictions he
may make assessments of personal pro-
usrtv when be Is satisfied that a tax payer
is not making an honest return.
This system gives satisfaction in Charles
ton. The assessments are so equal
there that without leyying a burdensome
tax a revenue is obtained that is sufficient
not only TO meet current expenses and the
interest on the city's debt. but also to sup
mort a large orphan asylum, public hos
initial. an almshOuse, to keep IN repair
several public buildings, topave and keep
in repair nearly all her streets, and do a
good many other things that Savannah
has not been able to do under her system
Of assessing property.
There Is no use Of denying the fact that
for wears il has been difficult to get SUI
s.i.ut income in this city to do anything
more than TO pay the interest on bonds
and the ordinary expenses Of the city
government.
The abolition ofal special taxes, except
IL a few businesses and just tax levied
upon all property, assessed by a compe'
tent CITY Assessor, who shall be on duty al
all times. are what are needed. Some such
system will have 70 be adopted sooner OF
later. and NAV as well be adopted at once
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

T-els a falr prospect that the tele-
elI -ran become formidable rival
tlr telegraph companies. The Bell
I'D mHauy st Philadelphia has
r- h-lu CD introduce the feature OF
-rrr-.--f-ll- messages 10 distent parts Of
st crtrr- ana the system is proposed 10
r. axteuie.I an over the Union.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

.leaus seem O. Tear that Robert
Erea has Inherited a trace OF bis
ata--s honesty. A. honesty Is positive
.-. 1888 iu Republican candidate the
-.rafarF has Ittle chance q the Presi-
ferrsl urn.uatlln. Tn this connection
1 ul-l le 1ate1 that Judge Gresham l.
----r IL n u.ualavs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
Guff'o uiIIa.
Tmtt'p pilIa.
: IT'S
PILL S
TORPID BOWELS.
DIS 0 r D e n ID LIVER,
and NAL ARIA

and MALARIA.
From these sources arise three. fourths of
ne diseases or the human race. These
symptoms indicate their existence. T.osS ~
Appotite, Bowels cOstive, Sick Head
ache, fulIness after eating, aversion TO
sxertion of body or mind, Eructation
If food, 1rritability OF temper, Low
spirAts, A feeling OF having neglected
some duty, Dizziness, Flute ring at the
Heart, Dots before the eyes, highly coll
sred Urine, CONSTIPATION. and de-
mand the use of a remedy that acts directly
on the Liver. As aLlver medicine TUFTS
PILLS have no equal Their action on the
Kidneys and Skin is also prompt; removing
all Impurities through these three 81 scav-
engers OF the systen,'' producing appe-
lite, sound digestion, regular stools, q clear
skin and vigorous BODY. TUFTS PILLS
cause no nausea or gripping nor interfere
with daily work and are a perfect
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28

Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods.

BLACK DRESS SILKS.
BLACK RADZIMIRS.
COLORED DRESS SILKS.
COLORED RADZIMIRS.
COLORED OTTOMAN SILKS.
BROCADED SILK VELVETS.
PLAIN SILK VELVETS.
BLACK CASHMERES.
BLACK OTTOMAN CLOTHS.
BLACK HENRIETTAS.
COLORED CASHMERES.
COLORED DRESS GOODS NOVELTIES.
BLACK BROCADED SILKS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
NOVELTIES!.

We have to offer for the holiday trade a
great many new styles of sets in cases en-
tirely different from anything yet intro
duced. 1t will be worth while for intend
ing buyers to see our new line. We are
confident our latest styles will be great
sellers for medium priced goods. Leather
and Plush Cases, New Toilet Set Boxes,
Jewel or Trinket Cases, Fancy Bronze
Novelties, China Ornaments, Manicure
Sets, Odor Stands and Handkerchief EX-
tracts. Each article is tagged with the
price plainly marked thereon. Call and
see our display.
c. NJ. HEIDI g. co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
Brocaded veIvets at a
CoIored Ottomans & Ri
HOSIERY.

Ladies' French, German and English
Hosiery.
Children's French, German and English
Hosiery.
Ladies' Balbriggan Hose.
Gentlemen's Half Hose.
Gentlemen's first-elass Dress Shirts.
Boys Shirts. Boys Shirts.
Gentlemen's Collars and Cuffs.
Undervests-Ladies', Gentlemen's and
Children's.
Medicated UnderYests-Ladies' and Gen.
tlemen's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-28
gnmit0.
RfmouaI.

ID EMOVED.--I have removed my Office to
IL los Bay street, over the Savannah Bank
and Trust Company.
j. LAWT0N WHATLEY,
Attorney at Law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
KELLY's REVOLVER.
Alderman Kelly, without Provocation, Fla
tally Wounds James T0aF.

Alderman Kelly, Without Provocation, Fs-
tally Wounds James T0aF.
CINCINNATI, June 19-Alderman John J.
Kelly this evening shot and fatally
wounded James Toal, at the fire-engine house
on Sixth street. near Vine. Bystanders say
Toal came up laughing and exchanged hats
with Kelly, who Immediately acted as if in
suited, and warned Toal not to fool with him.
Toal assured him that he was only in fun,
but Kelly drew revolver and deliberately
fred. The ball crashed through Toal's left
arm and went into the side near the heart
Kelly tried to fire the second shot, but was
prevented by Detective Mead, who received
the hammer on his hand es it fell for the
second shot. Toal is still living but uncon-
scious Kelly was Immediately arrested. He
has been in a number of minor brawls, and in
1876 was convicted and punished for procur-
ing Illegal votes. He has been an alderman
for number of years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
Frank James's Trial Postponed

KANSAS CITY Mo, June 10. The J journals
Gallatin, Mo-. special says The case against
Frank James for murder in connection with
the Gallatn bank robbery fourteen years
ago, and the Winston train robbery in 1881
were called to-day, and upon application OF
the defense continued until Aug. 20 The
defense asked continuance on the ground
that their witnesses might not be able to ar
rive for several days on account of Interrupt
ton of travel by the freshets. The States
counsel was present with Mrs. Sarah Hite
and three other witnesses from Tennessee,
whose presence was evidently surprise to
the defense. Mrs. Hite was prepared to tes-
tify to conversations among the James boys
and others at her house, implicsting them
Dick Liddle is also here for the prosecution
The plea of the defense in continuance is
generally regarded simply as an excuse, as
the prisoner seems in ordinary health, and
the usual large crowd present was eager for a
near view of him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
PROPOSALS FOR ORDNANCE SUPPLIES,
INDIANAroLIs ARSENAL,

lNDIANAPoLls' ND, June ~, 1850
Sealed proposals, upon the blank forms fur
nished from this office only, will be received by
the undersign until 10 O'Clock q M, on Thurs
day. July IL, 1888. for furnishing the supplies,
In such quantities aud at such times during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, as the COM
handing officer of this Arsenal may require, viz:
Forage, Leather, Lumber, Cement, Lime. Glass,
Hardware Supplies, Fuel, Stationery, Paints,
Oils. etc.
preference will be given to articles of do
nestle production. Catalogues giving the esti-
mated quantities and articles required can he
had ON application to this office. Also. full in
formation as to manner of bidding, conditions TO
be observed by bidders, ana terms of contract
and payments.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
ISAAC ARNOLD, JR, Major OF Ordnance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
The Chicago Firms Side of the Story.

CHICAGO, June 19-Wheat suffered de-
cline on this market this morning, owing to
heavy offerings of 1 q to 9 cents bushel. 1t
was afterward learned that this was occa-
stoned by NJ. s. Nichols &c Co. who have
been on the bull side. closing out their deals.
A rumor followed that the firm, which is
rated as an exceptionally strong one, had
failed. This was afterward conclusively de-
MED, Mr. Nichols in person making the an
nouncement on Change that the firm had
closed out all its deals and was ready to meet
all demands. The effect of the statement
was such as to immediately improve the
tone OF the market
M s. Nichols & Co. are authority for the
statement that the rumored troubles of Parks
& Co.. at New York. who represented the
Chicago firm in the metropolis, and the con-
sequent fear that the knowledge of that fact
would precipltate heavy call for margins,
caused them to close out their deals on the
Chicago board in as rapid order as possible,
which was done. They intimate that the
Parks failure was not due to any action of
theirs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
Hiram HolIenbush Buried.

READING, June 19.-The deceased scientist
and mineralogist, Hiram Hol1enbush, was
buried yesterday and in Difference to his
well-known and oft-expressed wishes, no
ceremonies of any kind were observed at
either the grave or house. The coffin con-
tanning the remains was loaded in a hearse,
which was followed by the relatives and
friends on foot At the grave the coffin was
silently lowered There was neither praying,
preaching nor singing Though member of
the church at one time, Mr.. Hollenbush
made the request before his death, that his
funeral be conducted in this manner. He
was widely known as a mineralogist, and his
Judgment was asked in matters of this kind
by persons in many States of the o Mon. His
case of rare minerals brought 81, 500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
rrGEocH,s DOWNFALL.
The ScOtchman Completely Frustrated by
the Failure OF His Plans.

The ScOtchman Completely Prosvrated by
the Failure OF His Plans.
Chicago Tribune.
Although Mr.. McGeoch refuses to talk for
publication, well-known gentleman, who
has had long conversation with him, men
tons the following statement: "MeGeoch
was completely Frustrated by his bad luck.
He said he had lost every dollar in the world,
and all of his property had been wiped out,
l don't believe there is any truth in the
report that he saved his residence and street.
car line by deciding them to his wife. All of
his property-ranches, street-cars, everything
is now virtually owned by the bankers and
Others who helped McGeoch along at the
start. / never saw any one completely
broken down as he was Saturday. He said
he had lost all. and was left a million dollars
in debt. L have nothing to live for now,
he said; I might as we'll be dead. DO
you know | was afraid he would COM
NIT suicide. He acted SO queerly. 1t
is a fact, indeed, and [ feared I'd see the
very worst when picked up the papers this
morning l truly believe he would have put
an end to his troubles on Saturday night had
he possessed the moral courage. / am afraid
he will fare badly in Chicago. He will have
great difficulty in making a compromise, l
am inclined to think, for he has squeezed the
very life out of the fellows there two or three
times, and they have no love for him. 1t is
my opinion that he will be ruled OIL the
board, and that will be the last of Peter Nc
Geoch. There are many who think he will
get on has feet again. but do not believe it.
He is in too deep, l tell you am sorry for
poor Crittenden. Peacock and Eyeringham.
They have worked like dogs, day and night,
doing business for McGeech, and everything
they had in the world was wiped out by the
big failure. Fortunately both are young
men of indomitable energy and great bust
ness sagacity. and they will soon get start
again"
In some quarters the theory finds express
sion that McGeoch has not lost his all. The
records in the offics OF register of deeds shows
that during the last twelve months or so he
has purchased real estate in Milwaukee
county to the aggregate value OF between
$780, 900 and $4,000 Most of it is improved
city property. No mortgages or judgments
ON any property held in his name have been
entered for record for some time past
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
A RECEIVER Appointed.

CHICAGO, June l9.-John R. Bensley has
been appointed receiver for McGeoch, Ever
ingham & Co., and all settlements will neees-
sariIy be made through him.
Phil. Armour has bought all of McGeoch's
lard which he had hypothecated at the Chi
cago banks and the Bank of Montreal-about
100, 900 tierces in all, worth 81, 100000. 1t
was taken at $685. He now has all the lard
in Chicago. McGeoch's Indebtedness amounts
to from 81, 100000 to 81, 500 600. 1t is the be-
lief in New York that the Chicago failures
will stimulate the movement of lard and
provisions, and thus benefit the railroads
Peck & Boucher who have been dealing in
lard, suspended this morning. and their
troubles are supposed to be due to the recent
COLLAPSE in the market
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office
OF the undersigned at Columbus, Ohio. until
June 80, 1883, for the erection of the following
shop buildings &C Indianapolis, Ind, viz:
One circular engine house, containing twenty
stalls.
One machine shop. smith shop and boiler shop
combined 255x75 feet.
One power house, 70x35 feet.
One freight-car shop, 116x125 feet.
One planning mill, 150x75 feet
One office and store building. 5ox75 feet.
One sand house, 25x5O feet.
One oil house, 30x60 feet
All the above buildings TO he OF brick. upon
Stone foundations. with solid metal roofs. Plans
and specifications can be seen At the office of
Assistant Engineer c.. st. L. d T. X. II. Co.. "a
Vance Block. Indianapolis. and al the 0fiice Of
the undersigned at Columbus, Ohio.
II. J. BECKER, Chief Engineer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
An Extension To BE Asked For.

PIrTsBURG, June 19-It was authorize
lively announced this afternoon that Graf,
Bennett & Co., iron manufacturers of this
city, have called their creditors to meet to-
morrow, and will ask for an extension. They
will offer to pay one-third of the liabilities
in installments in three, six and nine
months, and the balance in three years, with
ample security. 1t is considered reasonably
certain that the extension will be granted.
The liabilties are over 81, $50, 000 assets about
81. 900 900, exclusive of real estate, which is
worth over 81, 0O00OO and is believed to be
unincumbered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
Kentucky Outlaws st.ll at Large.

LOUISVILLE, June ia special to the
ourier-Journal from Mount Sterling KY,
says the detachment of troops sent to the
mountains of Menifee county to capture the
TWO remaining bandits of Barnet's gang, six
of whom have been sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for life, returned tonight unsuc-
cessful. The friends of the outlaws, by firing
guns and building signal fires on the noun
tain tops, warned them of every approach,
and though the troops were within a mile
of the bandits for three days they could get
no closer, and finally were ordered to re-
turn. The country is very rough and the
inhabitants all friendly to the outlaws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
Direly Discharged.

CATLETTsBURG. KY, June 19.-Wm. Direly
was discharged after hearing two witnesses
from Charleston, w. Va. The judge in re-
leasing Direiy sand he believed Detective
Burnett honest in his effort to fix guilt, but
that he had been deceived by his colored as
sstant Direly left the courthouse amid
the plaudits of the coIored people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
New York Republioan Organization.

New YORK, June 1s.-The Republican CEN
trail committee, this evening. adopted the
plan of reorganization prepared by the COM
mittee of eighteen. The only changes made
in it by the executive committee are that the
proposed enrolment be made in November
after the general election, instead of Septem-
Der, and that all who call themselves Repub-
licaEs. whether they belong to the district
organizations or not, may be enrolled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
A Victory for the Mccormick Binder.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LEXINGTON, KY, June l9,-An interesting
field trial OF twine binders was held here to-
day. Eleven binders were in the field, and 1 500
people were present The contest was a one
sided affair, and resulted In signal triumph
for the celebrated Mccormick.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20
Steamship Arrivals.

QUEENSTOWN, June 19.-Arrived Egypt,
New York
BALTIMORE, June 19-Arrived: Nova SEQ
tan, from Liverpool.
NEW YoRK, June 19.-Arrived: Greece and
Grecian Monarch, from London; Wisconsin,
from Liverpool.
LONDON June 19.-Arrived: City OF Paris
and Suevia, from New York; Illinois, from
Philadelphia; Bristol, from Montreal; Ameri-
ca. from Baltimore.