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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
RusinesS Failures.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The business
failures of the last week, as reported to
r. G.. Dun & Co.'s Mercantile Agency,
number for the United States 2S1, and for
Canada and the provinces 40, a total of
323, compared with 325 last week. The
bulk of failures, or 60 per cent. of the
whole, occurred in the Western and
Southern States, the Eastern and Middle
States not showing any great increase
over the average.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 21.-S. Jaco-
bus, dry goods, has failed for $4,000, his
assets $4,000.
A. Jordan, a dry goods dealer of Milan,
Tenn, has failed for $4,000. His assets
are $4,000
Wolf Traub, also a dry goods dealer,
has made an assignment. His liabilities
are $1l 900, and his assets $4,000.
JamaisOn & Miller, general storekeepers
of Bellbuckele, Tenn, have failed for $12,-
600. Their assets are 5000,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
The Bunko steerer's Game.


A bunko steerer approached a gentle.
man on street in New York and said:
'tArn't you Mr.. Smith, of Kalamazoo? ?''
"No," was the reply, ''Pm Mr.. Jones, OF
Chicago"
The bunko man looked a little fright
ened at first, and then an idea occurred to
him.
''All right. Who was that gentleman
you were shaking hands with a moment
ago around the cOrner?'
THAT was very warm friend of mine
from San Francisco. But what business
is it of yours, prayv
"Well, Mr.. Jones, of Chicago, I'Il tell
you what We'll do. I'm bunko steerer.
Ny office is only few blocks away. You
overtake your friend and introduce him
to me, and we'll walk him off to the game
and play him for all he's worth and divide
even. What do you say?''
''Its CO." said the Chicago gentleman
enthusiastically, and about half an hour
afterward the San Francisco man was
telegraphing to the Pacific coast for
mOneV to get home with
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
A Bad Year for Farmers.

Correspondence of the Mornia0 NetOs
CAMILLA, GA, Dec. 2O.-The year 1888 is
drawing to close, and will be remembered
by truckmen and farmers as one of dismal
failures. The clouds portend rains, but they
fall not. Salt has been in good demand, show
ing increase in hog raising. The protracted
drought prevented the usual fall sowing OF
oats. Farmers are casting about In their
minds what to do for another year. They are
badly demoralized.
The town of Camilla is growing some. Two
elegant brick stores are just finished, and
several dwellings are building. Rents for
dwellings are high. Free schools have closed.
Only SO year are allowed a scholar. The
increase in the taxable property of the county
Tor 1883 is $S5,000. There is no sale, however,
for farming lands. The turpentlne business,
so extensive here, is at a low ebb, and the
prospect tor remunerative prices in future
are rather gloomy.
The contractors are peggIng away at the
arteslan well. In this business show poor are
they who have not patience"
DR.. &. NJ Irwin has charge of the Baptist
Church here, and the new Methodist Minister
is Rev. S. q. johnson, of Dawson. c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
THE COLoRED COMMITTEE
The Ereedmen's Bank Affair Agai
ROundly Denounced.

The Ereedmen's Bank Affair Again
ROundly Denounced.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The colored
National Executive Committee met this
morning and appOrtioned delegates to the
convention to be held at Richmond, Va,
in July next. Each Congressional dis
was allowed two delegates and each Ter
ritOry 1 representative. Frederick Doug
lass, B. X. Bruce, of the District of Co.
lumbia. and William Murrell, of Mary
land, were elected members of the Ma
tional Committee from the country at
large. The Committee on the Freedman's
Bank made final report, memorialiZing
Congress to reimburse the depositors, and
denOuncing the further act of Congress
making a commission at $1,000 per year
to each member to settle the affairs of the
institution. In support of the adoption
of the report, Mr.. Murrell said that the
Freedman's Bank was the most dis
graceful and sinful swindle that ever
stained the earth, or shocked high heaven.
The commission appointed at $1,000 a
year each was like hyena devOuring a
carcass, and then like lion smashing its
bones and sucking the marrow therefrom.
and Furthermore the Republican Congress
made the commission the pail bearers of
this same carcass. The committee ad-
jOurned to meet in Chicago June =.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

PARIS, Dec. 21.-Paul Bert asked in the
Chamber of Deputies yesterday whether
the postponement of NJ. Gauden's inter-
pellation in regard to the recent decree
permitting the importation of salt pork
into France would involve a postpone
ment of the application of that decree.
He said that if trichinosis should break
out In France it would remain always,
and that the decree should therefore
be suspended until the Chamber ex-
pressed its views on the subject. Nj. Her
rlson, Minister of Commerce, replied that
the decree would not be suspended. He
said that salt pork, formerly imported into
France, is still imported into England,
Belgium and Switzerland without the
occurrence of trichinosis, The govern
ment had, therefore, abrogated the pro-
hibition, which weighed especially heavi-
ly upon the working classes. NJ. Bert
gave notice that he changed his question
to an Interpolation. The debate was
fixed for Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
THE PROTEUS INQUIRY.
Capt. Clapp Describes the Order
Issued by Gen. Hazen.

Capt. Clapp Describes the Orders
Issued by Gen. Hazen.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The examina-
tion of Capt. VIM. H. Clapp, of the Six
teenth United States Infantry, was-con-
tinued by the Proteus court of inquiry to-
day. In response to a request by Gen.
Hazen the witness described IN detail the
means taken to ensure the safety of the
darlington expedition, and the care taken
to have all its arrangements complete
and its material and supplies of the best
and most serviceable character. A letter
from Capt. Clapp to the recorder of the
court was then put in evidence, in which
the former says that the instructions to
Lieut.. Darlington last spring were not
drawn in accordance with his recon-
mendation; that he advised Gen.
Hazen to have Lieut.. CARING
ton make depot of stores
on the west coast of Smith Sound, at or
near Cape Sabine, on his way north. but
that Gen. HaZen declined to act on this
advice for the reason that it was at vari-
ance with the last instructions received
from Lieut.. Greely. In view of this fact
Capt. Clapp protests against being held
responsible for the failure of the eXpedi-
finn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Mile Colomhiar,s vorsion

PARIS, Dec. 21.-Mlle. Colombier has
written letter to LIE Figaro, in which she
says that she regrets that she wrote the
memoirs of Sarah Barnum, because the
book has caused such a discussion. She
declares that Nine. Bernhardt was wrong
in supposing herself to be the imaginary
heroine alluded to in the book. Mile. Co
lOmbIer continues: "Neither her dagger
nor horsewhip nor the cutlass of NJ. Richie
pin touched me. Concealed behind a
window curtain l witnessed all that
passed. M. Richepin wounded one of nv
friends who was endeavoring to prevent
HIM from entering my apartments. Nine.
Bernhardt never complained about nv
book until injudicious friends prompted
her to do so'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Crashes on the Rails.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Dec. 2t.-Passen-
ger train No. of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy Railroad ran into the rear end
of passenger train No. at Gladstone, ILL.,,
last evening, telescoping a Pullman car,
which took fire and was destroyed. Rich
ard Somers, superintendent of the dining
car service of the road at Chicago was
instantly killed and his body was burned
almost beyond recognition. Six passen-
gers were injured, but none of them. it is
thought, fatally. Two coaches were con-
sumed. The loss is about $4,000. The
engineer of train No. 1 did not see the
rear lights on No. 5.
AKRON, ALA, Dec. PA north bound
New Orleans express train on the Ala
bama and Great Southern Railroad struck
broken rail near here last night and
was derailed. A Pullman sleeper rolled
down an embankment. James Lynch, OF
Cincinnati, was badly iniured
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
RiOtine in Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 21.-Trouble
broke out to-day among the lower classes,
caused by the nickel money. A nickel
was refused in the City Market this morn
ing, and quarrels, with firing and cries of
''Down with the Nickel" ensued. The
panic spread and all business houses
were closed. The mob passed through
the streets, breaking lamps and windows.
Troops fired blank cartridges at the mob,
and force Of cavalry charged through
the crowd several times. Order was
finally restored without any bloodshed,
The city is now becoming more quiet, and
there are no traces of mobs. Troops are
still patrolling the streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Europeans in the East.

CALCUTTA, Dec. 2I.-The EnQIiShndn
states that concordat has been ar
ranged between the Indian Government
and the Anglo-Indian Association where
by no native except District Judge shall
exercise criminal jurisdiction over Euro
pean and British subjects who shall be en-
titled to be tried by majority of Euro
pean jurors. The right is also conferred in
non-jury districts even in cases triable bv
the European District Magistrate, there
by securing the principle that the rights
of Europeans shall be safely guarded by a
verdict of men of their own race
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
The Campaign of EI Mahdi.

CAIRO. Dec. 21.-It is reported that Col
Sartarius has succeeded in revictualing
the garrison of Sinkat with two months
provisions through the aid OF friendly
natives. 1t is hoped that the garrison at
Toka will be similarly relieved. The
Governor of TOka telegraphs to the Khe-
dive, under date of December 10, that dis
sension has arisen among the rebel Egypt
ian tribes along Suakim and Berber. The
members of Hadendus' tribe are fighting
among themselves. Two of the principal
rebel chiefs intend proceeding to Khar-
toum to have an interview with the Gov
eTnor of Soudan. All is quiet at Toka.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Bismarck Ont for an Omen Ra,Io+

BERLIN, Dec. 21.-The North German
Gazette states that Prince Bismarck en-
tirely concurs with Herr Puttkamer, the
Minister of the Interior, in opposing secret
voting at elections for the lower house
of the Prussian Diet. Prince Bismarck,
that paper says, has even expressed him
self as favorable to universal suffrage
provided that public voting is adhered to.
The existing system of secret voting at
the elections for the Reichstag, the Ger
man Parliament, is detrimental to impe-
rial institutions and must eventually be
modified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

ZANZIBAR, Dec. PA letter from Ad-
miral Galiber, commander of the French
in Madagascar, states that during the
night of November Is the Hovas attempted
to abduct the Queen of Sakalavas from
MaJunga. The attempt was frustrated by
fire from a gunboat and the landing of a
party of ritlemen from another gunboat.
The condition of the French troops in
Madagascar is described as good. Nego-
tiations with the Hovas had not been
resumed.
PARIS, Dee. 21.-The papers here pub
lish the following telegram from Cairo:
"The King of Abyssinia is massing troops
at Adna, threatening Massowah. 1t is
stated that about the 1st of December
some Abyssinian chiefs attacked an en-
trenched Egyptian position near Masso-
wah and massacred 500 Egyptians. 1t is
reported that Abyssinia is making war
preparations on large SCALE"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
THE SONS OF TOLL.
Fourteen Thousand Cotton Operatives
in Idleness in Lancashire.

Fourteen Thousand Cotton Operatives
in Idleness in Lancashire.
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-Fourteen thousand
cotton operatives in North and East Lam
cashire are idlein consequence of strike.
One half the looms at Blackburn are stop
ped.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 21.-The Trade
Rerielo and Western 4HdchtniSt will pub
lish tomorrow special reports from the
leading industrial centres of Ohio con-
cerning the condition of the manufacture
ing interests Of the State during the year.
The cities making such report represented
in the last census year s, 600 establishments
with an aggregate capital of 1922, 900, 900,
employing 10000 hands, and turning
out product valued at $23S, S,O00,0 900. The
summary of the report shows the manu-
featuring industries to be in much better
condition than was generally supposed.
The majority of the manufactures ran
steadily during the year and the volume
of business was about up to that of 1882,
although the profits were less. There is
discOuragement manifested in some quar-
ters, but great majoritylOt the manufac-
turers are very hopeful of the future.
The number of new industries established
during the year is very large.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Rome,s Visiting Prince.

ROME, Dec. 21.-According to La RaS-
Seglld, the German Crown Prince and the
Pope talked with each other three-quarters
of an hour upon general subjects. When
the Prince was about leaving the Pope
asked him if he had any mission to per-
form, and the Prince replied: 81 have one
only, namely, to express. the warm desire
of the Emperor William and Prince Bis
marck for the restoration of religious
peace in Germany, compatible with cur
laws and Institutions
BERLIN, Dec. 2l.-The North German
Gazette confirms the previous reports that
the POpe's reception of the Crown Prince
Frederick William was very cordial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
S9O.OOO for IihaI

DETROIT, MICH, Dec. 21.-Last year
DR.. MacLean, demonstratOr of anatomy
in the Medical Department of the State
University, and distinguished surgeon
and physician, was charged with adulter-
Gus relations with lady patient from
Canada who sought his advice, the publ
cation being made in the E'cening .Ne,cs.
an afternoon paper of this city. DR..
MacLean sued the newspaper for libel,
which it undertook to justify, but the Jury
rendered a verdict of $4,000 damages.
The case was appealed to the Supreme
Court, which this morning affirmed the
Judgment of the court below.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Christmas in the EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The Stock Ex-
change will be open as usual on the oath
and 31st instants.
The Produce Exchange decided to-day
to close on the days preceding Christmas
and New Years. The auction sale of
offices in the new Produce Exchange has
realized about $4,000. Out of 179 of offices
in the building all but 30 have been sold.
The income of the new building will be
about 5000, 900 for rents yearly, SO, 900 for
dues, call room $4,000, and stands 1000,
making total of 100000. The current
expenses will be $145,O00.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Robbed by the Man He Prayed For.


Mr.. Hoyt, a Methodist minister, attend
ing Conference at Statesville, n. c., a
short time ago, was asked by a stranger.
who met him on the street, to 90 little dis
tance and pray with a dying man. In
stantly responding to his request, Mr.. II.
was led to an obscure place and shown
the person said to be dying, who was lying
in the street. Upon kneeling to pray with
and for the PROSTATE man, the preacher
was seized arounCbthe neck by the alleged
sufferer, and held while the confederate
robbed him of about $400 in money and
what yaluables he had ON his person. Mr.
HOyt had the money to turn over to the
Conference, with his annual report of col
lectiOns for various purposes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
A New Literary Paper

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-The initial number
of the Current, under the management of
Edgar l.. Wakemen, for several years
Northern agent of the Louisville Courier
journal, made its appearance this morn
ing, and is a substantial and promising
literary venture. The first has, and the
subsequent issues will have, articles bv
such well-knOwn writer's as H. Jalmas.
HI. Jorth Boyesen, Lucy Hooper, joaquin
Miller and Henry Watterson. An inter-
esting feature is the introduction to the
public of several young writer's of rare
PROMISE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
The Queer People Who Are About to be
Put on Show Here
PAiladelpAia Eoenin0 Nelrs,

EhatddeLphld EGening Ne2cS.
The latest human novelties that have
been brought to this country-four Bra
lillian BOtocudo Indians-wili be added to
the attractions of the Dime Museum on
December "a. They are supposed to be
cannibals, and lived on the upper Anna
zon. The tribe, which had formerly num-
bered 100000, has been reduced by sick
ness and the shotgun to about 1000. They
run naked IN the woods, and have no re-
ligion and no politics. Five of them were
brought to this country by Mr.. Barnum.
Ihey were three women and two men. One
of the women whose ears had been pierced
and enlarged so that they hung down
on 'her shoulders died of pneumonia a
week after her arrival. The four remain
ing cannibals are now being exhibited
over the country. The lower lip of one of
the women projects four inches beyond
her chin. A circular piece of wood sepa-
rates the lip from the face. The Iobes of
the woman's ears have irregular holes in
them about the size OF trade dollars. She
is very proud of her artificial beauty. and
IS much admired by the other cannibals.
She has no facial adOrnments. Her upper
lip is as small as any civilized woman's,
and her tongue is no longer. The men are
stOlid looking persons. All have features
which are halt Chinese, half Sioux. Their
hair is as black as the glossiest stove pol
ish, and as thick as ordinary wire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Dead DeLong and His Companion

IRKUTsK, Dec. 21.-The remains of
Commander belong and his comrades, of
the ill-fated Jeanette expedition, have
arrived here. The remains were borne
in procession through the streets to-day,
escorted by detachment of troops. A
multitude of people Joined in the cortege.
Many wreaths were placed upon the cOf-
fins and printed copies of poems, describ-
ing the exploits and unhappy end of De-
Long and his party, were distributed
among the crowd. The remains will be
taken to America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
HER MONEY DID 1T.
Chicago Man and His Wife, Black as
the Ace of Spades, Visiting the Scenes
of Her Nativity.

CHATTANOOGA Democrat.
A few years before the late UNPLEASANT
ness which involved the question of slaves
or no slaves, a young girl belonging to
Mr.. VIM. Russell, near Concord, Knox
county. ran away from her master. and by
some means worked her way to Chicago.
There she found employment in the family
of wealthy gentleman, composed only of
himself and wife. She stayed with them
until the death of the old gentleman, sew
eral years ago. At his death he willed
most of his property, valued at nearly a
half million, to his servant. She hadn't
been in possession of her bonanza long
before dashing young Chicagoan fell
desperately in love with her-money, and
married her.
She is now visiting the scenes of her
childhood, accompanied by her affection
ate hubby and two little saddle
colored kids. They both dress like mil
lionaires, but she don't seem to be much
stuck up about it, and visits her old mis-
tress and poor relatives while her husband
goes about the country unnoticed, un-
honOred and unsung. They will remain
South until after the holidays.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Commercial Legislation.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Representatives
of the various commercial bodies met to-
day for the purpose of forming an alli-
ance, with the object of securing legisla-
tiOh needed by the commercial cOmmu-
nifty. There were represented maritime,
cotton, real estate and traders. American
mining stock and distillers of wine and
spirits, and the Mining, Stock and Ma
tional Petroleum Exchanges, and the
Board of Trade and Transportation. 1t
was decided to form a permanent organi-
zation, and committees for that purpose
were appointed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

New YORK, Dec. 21.-The fourth an
nual dinner of the Brooklyn New England
Society was given this evening at the as
sembly room of the Academy of Music.
250 members and guests being present.
At the guests table, b. d. Silliman, Presl-
dent of the society, occupied the seat OF
honor. At his right sat President Arthur,
and on his left eX-Presdent Grant.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Silliman,
President Arthur, Henry Ward Beecher
and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

Why suffer longer from dyspepsia, indi
gestion, want OF appetite, loss of strength,
lack of energy, malaria, intermittent fe-
vers. etc.? Browns Iron Bitters never
fail to cure these diseases. They act like
a charm on the digestive organs, remov-
ing all dyspeptic symptoms, such as
belching, heartburn, biliousness, etc. Re-
member it is the only preparation that
will not blacken the teeth or give head
ache. Ask your druggists concerning its
merits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Is Your Blood Pnre?

Rosadalis is the great Southern time
tried and true Remedy. Take it in the
spring time especially, for the impure
secretions Of the blood incident to that
season Of the year; and take il at all
times for Cancer, Scrofilla, Liver Com
plants. Weakness, Boils, Tumors, Swell
ings, Skin Diseases, Malaria and the
thousand ills that come from impure
blood.
To insure a cheerful disposition take
Rosadalis, the Great Southern Remedy,
which will remove the prime cause, and
restore the mind to its natural equili-
brium.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Mitigated to a Public Reprimand.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The sentence
of the court martial in the case of Lieut..
Uriel Sebree, lately in command of the
United States steamship Pinta, to suspen-
sion from rank and duty for period of
three years, and to retain his present
number during suspension and to be
reprimanded in general orders, has been
mitigated by the Secretary of the Navy to
a public reDrimand only
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Oyerdank Demonstrations.

ROME, Dec. INSTRUMENTATION in
honor of the memory of Overdank, VINO
was hanged for treason a year ago in
Trieste, were made last evening in several
towns in Italy. In Florence mob which
gathered to make demonstration in his
honor was dispersed by the police, who
arrested several nersOns
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
The Cars Injured Sbon1der

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 21.-The injury
to the right shoulder of the Car, by his
recent accident by being thrown from a
sledge, is painful, bet is not considered as
endangeFing his life.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Elected to the Commons

WIGAN, ENG, Dec. 21.-Mr. Eckersby,
conservative, has been elected to the
House of Commons from Wigan, without
opposition, to fill the vacancy caused bv
the death of Mr.. Knowles, Conservative.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
The demon OF dyspepsIa has hI

The demon of dyspepsia has been ex-
PEELED in thousands of households by the
use of DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
There would be no restless nights, no low
spirits, no grumbllng dyspeptics, If all the
articles of our food were as wholesome.
nutritious and easy OF digestion as those
made with DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Americas Catholic PreIates and the
ERnianS.

ROME, Dec. 21.-The American Bishops.
before leaving tor home, came to an agree
ment upon the attitude to he adopted by
the Catholic clergy of the United States
towards the Fenians.