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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
sILAs sAVAGE's CAREER.
The.BnI for which He Struggled so Year
Passed on the Day of His Burial.

The. Bill for which He Struggled so Years
Passed on the Day of His Burial.
The interest in the spoliation bill in
Congress recalls the romantic career of
"Uncle" Silas Savage, who was buried at
the towns expense the same day on
which the Senate passed the bill referring
the French spoliation matter to the Court
of Claims, says a Hartford dispatch to
the New York Tribune. Mr.. Savage was
one of COnnecticuHs French spoliation
claimants, and for more than half CEN
tury lived in constant hope of having his
claim against the government adjusted.
His father, who was manufacturer Of
| arms in MiddletOWn, had considerabl
money invested in the merchant marine.
When the nations Of Europe formed the
embargo against Napoleon, four of Mr..
| SaVage's vessels, the Daphne, Triton, Ju-
| no and Polly, happened to be at a West In
dian port, and were cOnhscated. Silas
| Savage, by Inheritance and purchase, Sc
| cured the entire interest of his father in
| the spoliation claim, amounting, without
| interest, to $4,000, and with interest at
a low rate to 81, 100000 or $3,OnO,000 Mr..
| Savage had frequent opportunities to dis
! pose of his claim against the United
/ States Government, but he never consid-
cred any of the propositions made him.
! In early life he was a bank-teller, and
! man prominent in business affairs. His
fortunes varied, and eighteen years ago
! he was obliged to apply at the Hartford
Aims House for home. He remained in
/ that establishment until his death, this
week. He consulted President after
| President about his claim, and from his
! hcme at the aims house wrote letters to
many of the leading officials at Washing
! ton. Several Of COnnecticuts Represen-
| tatives in Congress eXerted themselves
from time to time in his behalf. A year
| ago the old man said to a COurdnt repor-
| ter:
''Fm going to have my lawful possess
| sions before die, but the United States
| Government will never outlive the curse
that it has brought upon itself by forcing
me to this terrible life of poverty"
He kept his documents in a safe in the
office Of prominent business house, to-
gether with his correspondence with the
Presidents of the United States, from Van
Buren to Arthur.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
NICARAGUA'S CANAL.
Senators Discuss the Project in a
Executive session.

Executive session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Senate in secret
legislative session to- day considered at great
length Mr.. Vests resolution declaring that
the Nicaraguan surveying expedition is in
expedient and directing the Secretary of the
Navy not to enforce mis- orders on the subject.
The time was taken mp chiefly in long speeches
upon the merits of the Nicaraguan treaty and
the benefits TO be expected from the building
of the canal. The kades railway project was
incidentally discussed. Senator Morgan, who
is friendly to the canal, made the leading
speech in favor of the treaty, and Senator
Vest led in the opposition. During the debate
Senator EGmunds took occasion to say, in sub
stance, that he strongly favored the Tatitica-
ton of the Nicaraguan treaty, regardless OF
what foreign powers might say or do. Mr..
Vests resolution, which was forgotten early
in the debate, remains unacted upon.
TIE FEELING IN ENGLAND.
LONDON. Dec. 20.-The interest in the Mica
ragua canal project here is abating, The
Spectator SAYS: IF the statesmen of the
United States would legislate against the
dynamters compromise would be easy"
Vanity Fair says that it sees nothing that
England ought TO object to in the Nicaragua
treaty. The English treaty with Nicaragua,
which was concluded by Lord John Russell
in 1860. secures to England the highest
privileges enjoyed even by icaragua. if the
people of England knew the disgraceful his
tory of the Bulwer- Clayton treaty they
would desire that it be consigned to eternal
al
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
here. Our wives and daughters can go every
Nnefe they please in town without being in-
smLfen by nrun rnnr,ra nafha

mere. Our wives and daughters can go every
Nnere they please in town without being in
suited by drunken mems Oaths,
Atlanta special, Dec. II: Ten days ago
Chief Connolly received through the mall an
anonymous letter notifying him that poker
was being played every night in cert1in To-
catlons. The letter was written by lady.
Inc Writer asserted that she was constrained
TO inform because Of her attachmc at to an
other lady, whose husband lost heavily. In
Few days the police located and planned a
rald Tor Thursday night of last week.
Nhile awaiting tho coming OF fas compan-
ions the Captain sat down near a window.
In Few moments nc heard sOWe one tap on
the window, and as he looked mp somebody
on the outside disappeared. Al the came in
slant something white fiutJergd through the
WlntcSy. dropping al the CaptC ms feet. Pick
ing lt up the Captain saw that il was 2 letter
lie tore the envelope open and found note
notifying him that the persons had become
frightened ana moved. This letter was writ
ten by the sHne person who wrote the first
yellcd that her features were completely hid
den, appeared at police headquarters and
seat to the chief letter n which was a COM
plalnt against the room. The Chief attempt
ed 10 approach the lady who sent the note,
but as sOo1 as she saW him leave the main en-
trance she disappeared. The CAPTAIN and
Two patrOlmen went &c the place Indicated.
There they separated. When the officers
reached the room they found the door slightly
aJar. and, looking in, saw several men around
taDie Playing POKER After watching the
game awhile, the Captain Knocked on the door.
w Onder who that isy' said one OF the play
crs, locking around. As the PLAYER turned
his head he saw the police uniform, ard see
ing that they were trapped, he good humOr
edly said. Come in boys, we are ready"
The Captain and his two men walked in, and
in few minutes they and the half dozen
players were at the city prison. Among
thcIn were Sheriff and County Judge, two
members of the Legislature, groom and a
preacher who were to be the PRINCIPALS in
marriage feast to-day, and several others.
The high position O1 all the parties makes the
rad interesting.
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REAGAN's BILL STABBED.
An Avalanche of Words Prevents the
Reaching of "a Vote.

An Avalanche of Words Prevents the
Reaching of "a Vote.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The friends Of the
Reagan inter State commerce bill are very
despopdent tonight. The enemies of the
bill, led by Charles O'Neill, succeeded in
keeping off action on it this afternoon by
talking great deal. Tonight Representa-
tive Townshend, of the Appropriations Com
mittec, says that just as soon as the House
meets again for business he will iusist
upon the consideration Of the District of
Columbia appropriation bill, of which he has
charga. The Reagan bill people are not sure
that they can secure consideration for their
bill as against an appropriation bill. If they
fail to 90 so, their bill may be considered dead
even so far as the House IS concerned. Their
failure to get the bill through before the holi-
daVs QlSCOurageS them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
THE EXPOsITION's START.
Better Feeling Prevalent at the Weeks
Clnse Among Those Interested

OAOHb AhOsO AhIcEosbous
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-At the exposition
to-day there was a large attendance. In the
government exhibits Brazil is making a
specially Of her coffees. The foreign and
State exhibits are nearing completion. The
Exhibitors Association rescinded the resolu-
tions demanding the resignation of Chief of
installation Mullen. Fifty-six carloads of
exhibits arrived to-day, and bills Of lading
for a great number still en- route were re-
ceived The exposition will remain open on
Sunday, the clergy agreeing that it could not
offend.
Director General Burke furnishes the fol-
lowing: The week closed with good feeling.
Three huadre carloads of exhibits nave ar
rived since yesterday and the cargoes of the
steamers Explorer and Arden began to reach
the exposition to-day. These vessels brought
part of the Russian, French, English and en-
tire Belgian display, the latter containing 247
exhibits. The Arden brought magnificent
collection of tropical plants from the Royal
Botanical Institute of Jamaica and a COM
plete exhibit of the product of the island
for exhibition in the main building. The eX-
hibits of Russia, Belgium, Austria, Hungary,
Italy, France, Great Britain, Mexico, Spain,
Portugal, China, Japan, Siam, Guatemala,
San Salvador, ,.Costa Rica, British Honduras,
Spanish Honduras, Brazil and Venezuela will
be fully in position by Jan. l, as they are now
being installed.
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Raising Postal Notes,

CINCINNATI, Dec 20.-A number of small
post o1rCes near Cincinnati have been paying
raised postal notes. The alteration is easily
accomplished by the use of the first issue of
notes which had the dollars column to be
punched by the issuing Postmaster. A note
skllfully filling up the punched cipher and
filling in the word flour" in the body Of the
note. One Office has redeemed ten or twelve
of these raised notes. The work is neatly
done. 1t is impossible to accomplish it With
the latest form of postal notes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
FORTIFYING THE TOWN
BLOODY BATTLE IN A SCHOOL
Rouahs Attempt to Break Up an Enter
tainment and Fight Ensues

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec. 2O.-A dis
turbance occurred last night at Chatata viii
lage, 40 miles from Chattanooga, at school
entertainment which a crowd of roughs at
tempted to break up. In efforts to expel the
intruders a pitched battle ensued, during
which three men were shot, one named Hall
four times. Not less than ten persons were
Stabbed and a great number were badly
beaten. Great excitement prevails and
further trouble is feared.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Neither Fruit nor Vegetables IDjure,
by the Present Cold Snap.

Neither Fruit nor Vegetables Injured
by the Present Cold Snap.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 20.-Vice Presi-
dent-elect Hendricks and wife will visit
Florida early in February.
Two Boston women IN DIR. Mary Walker
costume appeared on Bay street this morn
ing, creating a sensation.
The weather has moderated to-day. There
was no ice this morning. Oranges have taken
a brisk advance in price.
There are many dangerous characters IN
the city. RObberies are becoming frequent.
Northern travel is lighter, in consequence
of the proximity of the holidays.
Oranges in this vicinity have not been in
jured by the present cold snap. Tender vege-
tables have not been seriously affected. Roses
and other flowers are still blooming. Thin
ice formed in exposed places yesterday.
no HARM AT PALATKA.
PALATKA, Dec. 2O.-It was quite cold in
this section last night and the night before.
but no frost and no injury to vegetation of
anv kind has resulted. The weather mode
rated to-day, and all danger Of a freeze is
probably over.
NO INJURY AT BROOKSVILLE.
BROOKSvILLE, Dec. 20.-The cold snap in
no way hurt vegetables or fruit in this sec
tiOn.
BARTOW'S ESCAPE.
BARLOW. FLA. Dec. 20.-The late cold snap
did not affect oranges, nor even the tenderest
plants in this vicinity.
Track laying on the Barlow branch 0t the
south Florida Railroad is completed to within
one and half miles of this place. The COM
pany intends running in by Dec. p. Nlsitors
are coming IN RAPIDLY from colder clImes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

NASHVILLE, Dec. 2O.-The County Demo-
cratic Committee to-day adopted unanimous
ly a resolution "that the Democracy of Ten
nessee, looking from the home of Jackson and
Polk, behold IN the visit of Samuel J. Randall
as In the election of President Cleveland. a
happy return to our place in the nation as de-
signed by the fathers, wherein there is no
North ana no South, but one united people,
and that one distinguished fellow citizen
comes amongst us, not as a stranger or for
eigner, but as brother and fellow country
man." a committee of recession was ap-
pointed to welcome Mr.. Randall to Ten
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
The December Freeze,

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-RepOrts from various
points in New England Indicate an average
temperature of Is degrees below zero at Z
o'clock this morning.
New York and New England indicate
that the mercury last night ranged 90 to
40 degrees below zero with high winds, and
many cattle froze to death. The Potomac
river at Washington is thlnly frozen over
above Long Bridge, but it is open below iAe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
PLANS RTHE NILE CAMPAIGN.
Gen. Wolseley 20 Begin His March on
Shendy Jan. 8.

CAIRO, Jan. 21.-Dispatches from Korti
state that navigation of the Nile is becoming
more difficult, owing to the shifting Of the
sands, Boats have been delayed. and oue
whole boat was cGpsized at the RAPIDS, All
the men on board, including two special cor
respondents, were saved, but the baggage was
lost. 81
Gen. WOlseley will complete the concentra-
tiOn of his army at Korti in the first week in
January and will begin his march through the
desert upon Shendy on Jan. 8. The distance
from Korti to Shendy is 200 miles, and Gen.
Wolseley calculates that the march will &C.
cupy l6 days, unless he meets with opposition
on the route from the enemy. simultaneous
movement will be made from SuaKin against
Osman Digna in order to secure the flank of
the Nile expedition of Gen. WOlseley from
attack. Gen. Stephenson will leave Cairo for
Saukin on Wednesday to assume command of
the expedition for that place. Maj. Chermside
reports that out of the garrison at Suakin of
1900 marines and sailors there are only 100 ef-
fectIve men. Fresh troops VIII be sent to Sua-
kin. 1t Is reported that Gen. Stephenson in
ssts upon the necessity of raising an effective
force of 5000 men to successfully operate
against Osman Digna,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
GEORGTA'S FAT OFFICES.
T. Z. johnson IGenOminsted-The Out
look for Other Candidates.

n 20
look for Other Candidates.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-President Arthur
to-day nominated TOmlinson +. johnson for
Collector OF Customs Of the district of Savan-
nah. The Presidents first intention was to
hold all the Georgia Federal appointments
until after the holidays, but without consult
ing any one he suddenly resolved on Wednes-
Cav to make two appointments as personal
Christmas presents for f. c. Wade and T. F.
Johnson. Mr.. JOhnsOn's nomination as Col
lector at Savannah was sent IN to-day. 1t
can be stated on the highest authority that
no appolntment will be made to the district
Judgship nor to the POstmastership at Sayan-
nah untit after Christmas. The former has
been vacant a long time. The candl-
dates are Just the same as at the first
Esrrov- who is backed by the Republican
noIiticiaus: Cunningham, OF savannah, and
t;oodwin. Of Atlanta, who have the lndOrse-
ment of the lawyers. The reason that the
President does not appoint FarrOw at once IS
because he is rot satisfied that tarrOW has
the necessary qualifications. He Is at present
believed to lean towards Cunningham The
POstmastership of Savannah may be held In
allowance for some time. 1t Will not come be,
fore the President until Postmaster Oeneral
UattOn returns and passes upon II. Ihe pres
ent probability is that the incumbent VIII De
70 rpaDnOiuted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
The Great Remedy

Rosadalis is great remedy for Scrofula,
and all taints and diseases Of the blood.
1t is well known to physicians, very many
of whom regularly prescribe it. 1t is a
strengthening medicine, enriching the
blood and building up the system. Read
the following: ~ have suffered thirty
seven years with Liver Complaint, Rheu-
matism, Sich Headache and Dsordered
Stomach. l was at one time raving dis
tracted, rubbing my hands and half crazy
with pain. My wife sent for a doctor,
and he atteneed me nine months. He
said he could do me no good; but one
bottle of ROsadalis did me more coed than
all the medicine the doctors ever gave me.
j. II. Walker, MoHre's Geek, y. q"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
REPRESENTATIVES, CHUCKLING.
The Outcome of Their Tilt with the
Sena t. I.nnL.al Hmm . u Nictnrr

The Outcome of Their Tilt with the
Sena tie Looked Upon a Victory.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-COngress is practi-
cally in recess for the holidays, and the naval
appropriation bill must wait until Jan. s.
Secretary Chandler will have to bridge over
the first week in January as best he may.
The Senate was left without a quorum this
evening, when it adjourned until Monday.
1t is doubtful whether it will have a quorum
then, for the Senators are leaving for home on
every outgoing train. The trains were
crowded with Congressman tonight. The
Senate will probably, on Monday, adjourn
over until Wednesday. and so on in three day
periods until after New Years. The members
Of the House are chucking over what they
regard as a victory over the senate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
southern Coal Mines Leaaed

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-Billups. Manning
& Co., of New Orleans, have leased for a
term OF years the Alabama and Mississippi
Coal Company's lands in Walker county,
Ala, on the line of the Georgia Pacific rail-
road, including the Corona mines. the daily
output OF which is nearly 500 tons of the best
quality of CRATE. The strata lying near the
surface, no machinery is required in working
the mines,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
Served mn by Regulators.

OMAHA. NEB., Dec. 20.-James Letson, OF
Tuesday shot aud killed Eugene Sherwood,
Was taken from the custody Of the sheriff on
THURSDAY night by regulators, who shot MN,
cut his throat and hung his body uD TO ireeze
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-The steamer City
of New York, which arrived here yesterday
from Hong Kong and Yokohama, brings ad-
vices OF collision which occurred on Nov. 5,
between the Spanish steamer Butuan and the
Maria, in the harbor Of Manila, Philippine
Islands. The Maria was cut in two and sank
within few minutes. 1t is believed that 81
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

KEY WEST, FLA, Dec. 2O.-Cigar manufac-
turers representing capital of about j, 900,
0G0 to-day passed a resolution TO send a COM
mittee to meet the New York committee at
Washington next month to present to Con-
gress the objections of the trade to the Span
ish treaty as it stands at present. They will
advocate the abolition of the duty on raw to-
bacco, and reduction Of Is per cent. on ci-
rruv~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
FRANCES EASTERN WAR.
The Cabinet Approves the New Plan fOs.
the Chinese Campaign.

PARIS, Dec. 2O.-The French Cabinet has
approved the new plan for the Chinese cam
paign. All reinforcements will be directed 10
TOnquin, instead of part of them being for
warded to Admiral COurbet at FormOsa
Gen. Briere de lIsle will direct his forces in
two columns on Larg Sou and Gao Bang.
when solid garrisOns will be formed upon the
Chinese frontier. 1t is calculated that then
so men will be available to send to Admiral
Courbet for an attack upon Ke Lung ana
Tamsui, In FOrmOsa.
1t is reported that Admiral Courbet, com
mander of the French fleet in Chinese waters.
has intimated to the government that he IS
suffering from i'll health, and desires that his
successor be appointed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

DUBLIN, Dec. 2O.-The trial Of James Ellis
the French director of the detective depart
ment of the Royal Irish constabulary, for
scandalous offenses in connection with the
Cornwall case, has resulted in his conviction
He has been sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

COLUMBUS, Dec. 20.-The striking miners
Hooking valley, about IL o'clock last night,
and there was some sharp firing When the
patrol train brought relief to the guards the
miners We're repulsed without known loss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
DAKOTA'S WARFARE.
An Armed Mob Marching on Traverae,
Threatening Dire Vengeance.

TRAVERSE, OAK, Dec. 20.-A party of 1OO
men from Wilmot, this county, ransacked the
court house, carried of everything of value
that they did not destroy, and left the build
ing a wreck. They were armed with Win
chester rifles, and picketed the streets before
they began operations. The county records
had been taken home by the County Clerk,
who seems to have suspected that they were
in danger, and very little mischief will result.
THE MOB ENRAGED.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 20.-The mob which
captured the court house at Traverse, Da-
kOta, carried away small safe, which they
was empty, however, and a rumOr from
Wilmot says that the mob is en-
ragged at finding the safe empty, and
that it is marching on Traverse. Traverse is
arming as fast as possible. The mob threatens
to burn the town, hang all the county officers
and have the records, If they have to kill half
of the people in town. The records have been
rem wed to parts unknown, and Traverse
men will defend the town to the last. Gov.
Pierce has been telegraphed for troops.
Nothing but their arrival sometime tonight
will save blOodshed. Men from all parts OF
the county are coming to the county seat to
protect the records. The officers are calm
and cool, and Will make the best defense
possible,
FORTIFYING THE TOWN.
In few hours arrangements will be made
whereby the town VIII be well protected, and
it is hoped that the reports are only rumOrs.
The excitement runs very high. The facts in
the case are as follows: AT the late election
Uremot had a majority of votes cast for the
county seat, but on account of ballot-bOX
stuffing and intimidation the canvassing board
rejected two towns, thus giving Traverse a
majority. A mandamus was served on the
board, but after an argument before Judge
Smith it was quashed. A second writ was
served on the board, in which Traverse won.
WilmOt then attempted by force to take pos
session, with the above result. A blizzard is
blowing now that may retard operations till
morning. No reply has yet been received
from Gov. Pierce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
The NTilItary ApproprIatlons

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-The Senate Com
mittee of Appropriations to-day decided to
report back the military academy apprOpria-
ton bill with one amendment. The provision
for the additional pay of Professors for length
of service is reduced S625
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
Postmssters Confirmed.

WAsmNGTON, Dec. 2O.-The Senate to-day
POstmasters: Vincent L. Tyler. at Brook
Haven, Miss; w. White Jones, at Green's
borough. Ala, and J. G. Fowler, at Milledge-
.-illa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
In Favor of Broadhead. !.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-In the contested
election case of Mclean vs.. Broadhead. of
Missouri, the subcommittee by party vote
has decided to report to the full committee in
favor Of Mr., Broadhead,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21

a DINER at a table d'hote displays signs Of
Irritation just because the waiter happens to
have spilled a pate Of soup over his coat,
Don't worry, sir; don't worry" says the
head waiter; sit is o'clock" what in
thunder has that got to do with it," yells the
victim. After $50, sir, our soup doesn't
grease-hot water, sir; that is all. '-L'Erene-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-21
ze1Iocc Gives Notice of Contest.

NEW ORLEANs, Dec. 20.-William Pitt Mel
,o-,,- hos se1.yed on r. J. Cav notice of a con-
teSf of the election in the Third Congressional
district. charging bribery, corruption, Elo- E
lence. intimidation and falsincatlon OF the
election returns.