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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.

No Decision in the Railroad Rate Re-
stOratiOn-Plans for the New CaDitoI
Selected.
ATLANTA, Feb. 12.-The Railroad Com
mlssloners held two sessions to-day. Wal
ter NJ. jackson and Paul Muslin. of the
Augusta Board of Trade, and George w.
woodruff, of the Empire Flour Mills, of
Columbus, with w. +. Shellman and
David w. Appler, of the Central Railroad.
were present; as was also G. s. Barnum.
OF the Richmond and Danville Railroad.
The Macon Board of Trade sent a written
communication, not being able to be
present by delegates. The Savannah
Board OF Trade telegraphed Secretary
Brisere as follows: "WithOut further
time to consider, we are disposed to
oppose the petition of the Central Rail-
road. Name the latest date that the Com
mission will defer for hearing from us.
lSlgned G. p. WALKER"
In order to give Savannah and other
parties chance to be heard, the matter
was continued until the Goth inst, when
hnal action will probably be taken. Sena-
lOr brown was unable to leave for WASH
lngton to-day as he expected, but will get
away tomorrow. He never looked in
better health or spirits.
THE PLAN FOR THE CAPITOL.
The Capitol Commissioners late last
evening concluded to announce their de-
cIslon, as Architect Post wished to leave
Tor nome on an early morning train. The
design referred to by the News CORE
spondent last night was the one chosen.
and to-day w. j. Ebbroke, of the firm of
Ebbroke q Burnham, of Chicago. who
furnished the design, has been examined
Dy the Commissioners in regard to his
plans, the preparation of the plans for
estlmates and other matters. 1t is prob
able that some action will be taken to-
morrow to perfect these details.
Everybody is delighted with the
selection, and handsome photograph of
Ihe new capitol was to-day sent to frank
LeStle'S illustrated NeaCSDdDer. executed
by Notes. The Commissioners speak in
nigh terms of the designs of Architects
WOodruH and Wilcox of Macon. and
thlnk that they deserve well for the con-
TEST The design selected is the one Com
mlssioners Miller and Thomas wished to
adopt without consulting Architect Post.
so tney are highly pleased with his criti-
cal Endorsement. His services will prove
OF great value to the Commissioners and
the state, as he was closely questioned on
every point connected with the new cap
ltol from the start to the close Of the
work
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL
VOTES ON THE REGULATION OF
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

A Heated Debate Over voluntary Con-
tributiOns'-A Proposition to Refund
the National Debt at 1-2 Per Cent
Coming Examinations for Civil Service
Appointments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-The House
Committee on Commerce to-day voted on
several propositions designed to test the
sense of the members upon the general
question respecting the advisabllity of
providing by Congressional legislation
for the regulation Of Interstate commerce.
1t was decided by a vote of IA to l that
there ought to be remedial legislation of
some kind, Mr.. O'NeilI, of Pennsylvania,
casting the negative vote. Upon a
proposition to deal with the matter by
commission, there were affirmative
and negative votes, as follows: Yeas
MesSrs. Seymour, Woodward. BarksdaIe
Davis, of Illinois, o 'Neill. of PENNSYLVANIA.
w WadswOrth, Long, Stewart and Peters.
Nays-Messrs. Reagan, Clardy. Turner Of
kentucky, GlasscOck, Dunn and Bowie.
Upon the proposition to extend such leg
IslatIon to waterways the vote was yeas,
Boyle and O'Neill, to 13 nays.
REFUNDING THE DEBT.
At meeting of the House Committee
OF Banking and Currency this morning
Mr.. Potter, of New York, gave notice
that he proposed to withdraw his per
cent. bill and substitute new funding
bill, which would probably 90 to the Com
mlttee on Ways and Means. His new
bill, which he introduced in the House to-
day, authorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury to convert the present 3 per
cent, per cent. and AZ per cent. bonds
INTO new 20 per cent. bonds, each new
bond to be payable at the same
time and on the same conditions
AS the bond for which it is
substituted. In making the exchange of
the new bond for As and 412s the Secretary
is authorized to pay such sum in each
case as shall be equal to the amount
saved in interest to the country. The bill
reduces the tax on the circulation of ma
tiOnal banks one half, and further author
ICES the Secretary TO purchase any class
of bonds payable in the future. instead of
calling bonds now payable, when bY so
doing he can make it for the advantage of
the government.
IHE DANNILLE INVESTIGATION POST
PONED.
1t has been decided to POSTPONE the
commencement of the Virginia inyes-
tigation by Senator Sherman's sub-com-
mlttee of the Senate Comm ttee on Privi-
leges and Elections until Thursday. Sub
pWnas have been issued for twentv-four
witnesses to appear in Washington on
that date, and an officer has gone to Dam
vile to serve them.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
At caucus of the Democratic members
of the House, held this afternoon for the
purpose of electing caucus officials, S. 5.
Cox was chosen Chairman, and Messrs.
Post, Lamb, Maybury and Breckenridge
Secretaries. A joint caucus of Senators
and Representatives will be held Wednes-
day afternoon, the Goth inst, to select a
Congressional Campaign Committee.
SENATE COMBINATIONS.
The Senate in executive session to-day
confirmed the nominations of John NJ.
Langston, Minister Resident and Consul
General to HaYti and to be also Charge
d'Atfairs to SantO Domingo, and William
b. McCary to be Postmaster at Natchez,
Miss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
TURKEY IRRITATFD.


A dispatch from Constantinople saws
"While Lord Dufferin is CONDUCTING nego
/ tlatlons with the Porte with a view to de.
termining the basis for Turkisl
intervention in Soudan, Marquis
/ de Neuillo, the French Ambassador
/ has informed the Porte thai
france had received assurances from
England that no Turkish Intervention in
that quarter would be allowed. This
mas naturally greatly increased the irri.
tatlon of the Porte.
GoRDoN's SUMMONS TO THE sHErKHs.
zen. Gordon telegraphs that in spite OF
BAKER Pasha's defeat he is still sangline
OF success. He has appointed Col. Coetlo-
gan commander at Khartoum, and has
sent Iresh messages to the Sheikhs to meet
him. ~ '''0'i
TO RELIEVE TOKAR.
SUEZ, Feb. 12.-The greatest activity
prevails mere. Preparations for the dis
RaIch oI forces to Suakim for the relief of
IOkar are being rapidly pushed
A contingent of infantry and cavalry.
win guns and camels, will be sent for
ward as soon as possible.
sUAKINfS PERIL.
SUAKINI, Feb. 13, A. M.-The Eeyptian
GoVernor-General here has been dis
missed. There are numerous rebels in
the vicinity Of town. Admiral Hewitt
yesterday reviewed the whole garrison
mere and afterward inspected the filthy
prison In which numerous prisoners have
Deen kept for long period without trial,
tneIr sole onense being their sympathiz-
ing with Arab Pasha. The French Con-
sui and French subjects will 90 on board
the ships If the rebels attack the town.
put VIII not assist in the defense. The
rebels advanced last evening to within a
mile and half of the town. They then
hghted fires and destroyed large melon
plantation.
Before the s0rtie a rebel Sheikh ap-
Proached Sinkat and summoned Tewfik
Dey 70 surrender, saying that his life
~ M3uIu De spared. The garrison answered
denahtly, rlbaling the rebels. During the
sortle the women and children followed
IN the rear Of the soldiers. Large num-
Ders OF rebels we're killed. The rebels
are now massing in the vicinity
oI ouaklm, the Sinkat contingent having
Joined the main body. An attack on
Suaklm IS believed to be imminent.
THE MEN AT ALDERsHOT.
LONDON, Feb. Is, 2:3O A. MA circu-
lar has been read to the battaliOns at
Aidershot, informing them that non-com-
mlssioned officers may volunteer for SER
vice IN the Egyptian army for period of
NuhiSIOuo volunteers nave
already offered themselves.
GEN. GORDoN's GRIM CHEERFULNEss.
Gen. Gordon telegraphs from Berber
that the country is now more quiet. All
kilograms agree that Gen. Gordon is in
excellent spirits and confident of success,
ana that he has everywhere been well re-
ceived.
CARTRIDGES BY THE MILLION.
Orders have been received at Chatham
10 snip to Egypt Immediately 2,5OO, 900
cartridges and a large quantity Of nine
FOUNDER shells.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
The Times Libel Suit,

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The suit of Rev.
Edward b. NJ. Browne against George
Jones, the publisher of the New York
Times, for $4,000 damages for alleged
libel, was brought to trial to-day before
Judge Beach, in the Court of Common
Pleas. The article complained of as Ii
belous was published in January, 1881.
when the plaintiff, who is a Jewish rabbi.
was lecturing on religious subjects in
Atlanta, Ga, and was headed "A Rabbi
in Trouble" The defense is in the nature
of a general denial, and that the matter
was published with the consent and ap-
proval OF the plaintiff. The trial will be
resumed tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
CHANGES IN THE NAVY.
Many High Officers to be Retired Wit
in the Next Few Weeks.

many hiSh OHcefS To be Retired With
in the Next Few Weeks.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The present
year will see many changes among the
naval officers now on the active list. Rear
Admiral Pattison was retired on the Sth
inst, and he will be followed on the 21st
by Rear Admiral Shufeldt. Rear Ad-
miral Hughes, who commands the Pacific
squadron, comes next on the 31st of
March, and Rear Admiral Cooper, Of the
North Atlantic station, follows on the 9th
of July. Admiral Baldwin will be COM
PEELED to relinquish command of the Eu-
ropean station Sept. 3, and on
the 30th of September Commo-
dore Wells will be relegated to
private life, and on the I'd of November
Commodore Phelps, commander of the
South Atlantic station, will follow. This
large number of retirements will. of
course, necessitate a good many changes
in the assignments of leading naval Offi-
GERS, and considerable guessing is already
going on and states are being prepared in
naval circles
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
THE LAST OF THE COLUMBUS.
Wind and Wave ObIiterating all Traces
of the Hull and Bodies.

BosTON, Feb. Pit has been con.
cluded to abandon all further efforts to
recover any property from the wreck OF
the City of Columbus. The tide runs with
such velocity where the wreck lies that
the vessel is rapidly going to pieces.
Nothing of value has been recovered.
There is no hope of the recovery Of any
bodies, as it is supposed that the decks
have been washed away and that the hull
is open to the action of the waves. The
next storm will probably obliterate an
traces of the steamer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
REDIsTRICTING VIRGINIA.
The Opposition OF the COaIitionists t,
the BIZ Overridden.

The Opposition OF the COalitiOnists to
the Bill Overridden.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 1.-THE Senate
to-day passed bill redistricting the State
Tor representatives in Congress. 1t was
Immediately communicated to the House
OF Delegates, where, after two hours fill.
clustering on the part of the Coalitionists
II was passed by strict party vote, the
C0alltlonists voting in the negative. The
olIl was then enrolled and signed by the
10 the Governor. In the event of its re-
turn with executive disapproval the vote
10 pass 1t over his veto will be very close
Iaklng the vote Of last November as a
oasls the redistricting shows eight dis
trlcts Democratic and two Republican or
COalitiOnist W VI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
THE MORRISON BILL.
1t is becoming More Ponnlar.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Morrison
tariff bill will, of course, be amended in
many particulars. This was expected by
its author. The Ways and Means Com
mittee, which now has the bill in hand.
will hear the representatives of the inter
ests affected by its provisions. 1t will be
sometime, therefore, before the bill comes
before the House and goes on the calen-
dar. 1t is difficult to understand the bill
without comparing it with the present
schedule Of customs duties and com
putting what the proposed 20 per
cent. reduction will bring about.
But it is evident that if
is being studied carefully, not only bv
members but by people interested fnan-
claliy III It's provisions. 1t is also evident
that the more the bill is studied the less is
the opposition with which it first met.
There was disposition on the part of the
Republicans to ridicule the bill at first
Dut that disposition is less apparent now.
You do not hear any more such talk as 81
can't see for the life of me why an able
man like Morrison could have gotten to-
9ether so much tOmfoOlery on the tariff
Even the opposition is rapidly being
forced to entertain respect for the meas
ure. 1t is impossible, of course. to saw
whether or not the bill, as the Ways and
Means Committee will amend it, will be
come law, but the chances are that it
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Letter from DIR. Serre.
Is WEST 35TH STREET.
Nfzxrr w. -

1tIA3 Q v'tIIV = Io0O.I
/ have been a sufferer in the past witt
Malaria. which finally became ChiIIs and
Fever. Treatment by my physician failed
10 help me. used Brandreth's Pills and
Was cured. Thirteen months have ELAPSED
since then, and have had no recurrence.
other members of my family used them
for the same trouble, with the same good
result.
L cheerfully indorse them for that ill
ness, and also as pleasant laxative or
purgatiye, according to the number taken.
They are now a household remedy with
me, and / am never without them. l
wOul0 gladly give the details Of the fore.
going to any who might choose to call
upon me for them. j. T.. SERRE,
Dentist,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
BRADLAUGH CRIES QUITS.
An Application for ChiItern Hundred
Which Enuals a Resirratinn

An Application for Chiltern Hundreds
Which Equals Resignation.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-Mr. Bradlaugh has
applied for Chiltern Hundreds. His ap.
plication has been granted, and he has
started for Northampton. This is equiva-
lent to a resignation of his seat in the
House of Commons. No office having
emolument attached can be conferred bv
the Crown on a member without his
thereby vacatlng his seat, and it is only
by obtaining an Office that a member can
rid himself of the duties which anv
body Of constituents may impose
upon him even, against his viii. The
crown, therefore, for the convenience of
the House, is always willing to confer on
any member the Stewardship of Her Nal
esty's Chiltern Hundreds, the Steward
ship OF Manor of Poynings, of East Hen
drld and NOrthsted, or the EscheatOrshin
OF Munster, sinecures which he contin-
ues to hold till some other member solic-
its similar accommodation.
BRADLAUGH's SUCCESSOR.
In the House of Commons this after
noon Mr.. LabOuchere moved that a new
writ be issued for an election in North
amPton to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Bradlaugh. Lord Ran
dolph Churchill moved an adjournment of
the debate on this motion in order to pre-
vent the House from being placed in an
unpleasant position in case MIR. Brad
laugh should be reelected. The motion
was rejected by vote of 203 to 145, and
after some discussion the writ was issued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 12.-Tbe
second section of a south-bound freight
train ran into the rear end of the first see
tiOn on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad.
near lockwood, Tenn, this forenoon.
The cabOOse, cars and engine were badly
damaged. Frank Burke, a brakeman.
was killed, and another man badly hurt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
DAVITT DRAWS A REVOLVER.

Kisses and Rush for the Stage His
Greeting at Newcastle n-Tyne.
LONDON, Feb. 13.-Michael Davitt de-
liyered a lecture at Newcastle-on-Tyne
last evening on ''The Irish Problem and
its Solution" He was received with per-
sistent bowling, Kisses and a rush was
made for the platform.
Thirty policemen interposed, and Mr..
DaYltt drew revolver, which he held in
his hand for some minutes. He summoned
the occupants OF the gallery to eject the
disturbers from the hall. They did so.
being assisted by the police. There was
some fighting while the disturbers were
being elected, and several persons were
severely hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. Treasurer wy
man has issued notice that the supply of
81 United States Treasury notes is ex-
hausted, and that no more can be shipped,
and the 81 bills will be exhausted in a
couple of days. Nomore can be furnished
to the business community until an ap-
preparation is made for printing them.
An express package received at the
Treasury to-day from an Ohio bank was
found to contain nothing but strips of
flannel, and another from the same bank
contained $40. Each purpOrted to con-
tain ST 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

No doubt about it, as has been proven
in thousand cases, Coussens Lightning
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with Rheumatism, Lame Back. Neural
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also cure Spawn, RiDg-bOne, Scratches,
Calls, ETC., on animals. For sale by Os-
ceola Butler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

Although winter, that hoary old mon
arch, with his crown of snow, and his
sceptre gemmed with ioicles, affects man.
kind with such evils as coughs and colds.
happily they can be cured by Coussens
Honey of Tar, a most excellent remedy for
diseases OF the throat and lungs, Bron-
by Osceola Butler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb, 12.-The
State fair opened to-day with favorable
prospects. A fine display of fruits, flow
ers, vegetables, and other contributions
are expected. Hillsborough county and
Indian River make fine exhibitions. Mat
ters will all be arranged by tomorrow.
The city Is full of strangers. A large ex-
cursion party arrived from Tallahassee
this morning. The weather is delightful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
ARTHUR AND BLAINE.
What the Election of the Former Mea
for the Latter.

IUI IHt LtlLItIs
WASHINGTON, Feb. PA prominent
politician said to-day; "If Arthur gets
the Republican nomination and is elected,
mark my words Blaine will be his Secre-
tary Of state and be in his administration
what he was in Garfeld's. No, l do not
make this prediction because there have
been several social events between
Blaine's residence and the White House.
1t is because there have been night con-
ierences at the White House between
Blaine and Arthur. They are fixing
Things tell you. 1t would not surprise
me TO see Blaine managing Arthur's can
vass for denomination"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

ST. JOSEPH, La, Feb. 12.-The laborers
on the United States government works AT
Hardscrabble levee have struck for higher
wages, and work there is virtually at an
END. The river is now within two feet of
the hlg1est part OF the bank, having risen
over foot in twenty-four hours. This
renders the closing of that levee this sea
son practically impossible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

DIR, Price's Special Flayoring Extracts
are made from the fruit, and have their
grateful, agreeable taste, without the tur-
pentine odor which is observed in those
extracts usually sold, made from poison
GUS oils, acids, and taste sharpened by
cayenne pepper. We advise those who
wish choice, pure Flayors, to buy DIR.
Prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
KILLED ANOTHER MANS WIFE.
The Tragic Ending of Criminal Inu-

The Tragic Ending of Criminal Inti-
macy in Chicago
CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-When Thos. Aiken.
a railroad weigh-master, reached his
home last night he found his wife lying
dead on the floor with a bullet in her
head. E. w. Feltzer, a book-keeper
boarding at Aiken's, was living across the
body with two bullet wounds in his body
and unconscious. Feltzer had fired all Of
the shots. Letters left by him say he had
been criminally intimate with the woman
and jealous Of attentions shown another
man. 1t is thought that Feltzer cannot
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Evans and the BONDED period

W WASHINGTON, Feb. ia long letter
from Internal Revenue Commissioners
Evans to Secretary Folger is given to the
public tonight. Mr.. Evans was requested
to give his opinion as to the advIsabilitv
of extending the bonded whisky period.
His letter is strongly in favor of such an
extension
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Car Manufacturers Assinr

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. Elm. Jones &
Sons, car manufacturers in West Troy.
have made an assignment to E. C. White
OF New \ ork, with preferences of $67. 900
to NJ. M. White & Co., of New York. The
assets are not known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Pope Leo and the French.

ROME, Feb. 12.-The Pope has sum-
moned the French Bishops to Rome for
the purpose of comforting with them upon
measures to arouse the Catholic spirit in
France, and to counteract the anti-relig-
iOus propaganda.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Murder over MONEY at CoIumbns.

COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. 12.-ThIs after
noon DR.. j. W. w. Drake shot and killed
John A. Scarborough at the Columbus fac
tory, four miles north of this city. The
difficulty arose about an account which
Scarborough owed Drake. Drake surren-
dered himself to the police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

WAsHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Civil
Service Commission will hold examina-
tions for departmental service at Wash
ingtOn in Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 81
Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. %; Augusta, Ga,
March 4; Atlanta, Ga. March 6: Knox
vile, Tenn, March 4; Nashville, Tenn,
March :; Oxford, Miss, March 10; Jack
son, Miss4 March u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
The Massacre in Tonquin.

PARIS, Feb. 12.-LG Liberte SAYS that
the massacre of Christians in Tonauin.
announced in yesterdays dispatches, oc-
CURED in the province Of Phauhoa, be-
tween Hue and the lower branch of the
| Delta. 1t happened sometime ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
An Earthquake in Asiatic turkey

LONDON, Feb. PA violent earth.
quake has occurred at Betlis, in Asiatic
Turkey. A number Of buildings were de.
stroyed. Measures have been started for
the relief of the sufferers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
Hard Times in Southern Texas

II 7 IoV IItFutW.
How time flies! The first month Of the
new year is nearly half gone; the Times
busted, the Lone Star is advertised for
sale, and three hash houses closed up yes
terday. Whittier are we drifting? In the
midst of life we are in debt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
THE SONS OF TOLL.

Another Fall River Mill Augments the
Ranks of the Strikers.
FALL RIVER, MASS, Feb. 12.-The
weayers at the Crescent mill struck This
noon. The Crescent makes fine goods
similar to those made by the King Phillip
mill, and the trouble was caused by the
refusal OF the management to make a
similar concession to one made hv the
King Phillip mill. ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

PARIS, Feb. 12.-Le Journal des Debdts
says that the subscriptions to the new
French lean are four times in excess of
the amount of the loan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13
RAILROAD RUMRLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Near
and Afar


Work on the Transit and Peninsular
Railroad, between Leesburg and Tavares
progresses steadily.
The present contract of grading of the
r L. Railway does not reach the town
of VOlusia, as supposed by many. but
Will reach point due east or opposite
Nolusia on the line of survey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-13

The best and oldest medicine for cure of
liver diseases is DR.. Sanford's Liver In
YigOratOr.