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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Mr. RattIe,s thanking sche1n,

Mr.. Kemp z. Battle, of Chapel Hill, n.
c., has an interesting letter in the NetoS
and Observer Of that State on national
banks. Mr.. Battle admits that national
banks possess great advantages-so great,
In fact, that public attention is diverted
from their defects. He does not want the
national banking system abolished. He
wants it changed for two reasons. First,
because the national debt is being paid so
rapidly, and the premium on the four per
cent. bonds is so great that bonds are
no longer a satisfactory basis for
bank circulation. Tae volume Of the
currency is liable to be largely
contracted without much warning. Sec
ond. because the present system drains
the CURRENCY from the South and West
INTO the great commercial centres of the
East. The banks of New York have mil
lions on deposit all the time, and money
can be had at almost any time at very
low rate of interest. In the South and
West money can seldom be had for less
than 10 per cent, and it sometimes CON-
mands as much as 80 per cent. Mr.. Bat
tie argues as follows: Whenever a ma
tionaI bank is established in Southern
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

When a Middle Georgia editor steps TO
the front and remarks that Miss Ida
Lewis, the heroine Of the light house, is a
grass widow, il is time to ask if any Of the
idols Of our youth are safe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Cor Rrilf.

no RENT, two -story brick house -
onire % JeSerso ana 1ordon street lane. IN,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
BRIGHT RTrS.

! QU4cK DOCTORS like to see their patients in
/ fine physic-cal condition
/ WHEN girl has lost her spirits she doesn't
/ stand the ghost OF chance. No one can re-
spectre.-Bostoa Adoertiser
IT is, said that the peculiar sunsets are
I caused by the sun irving to set by the new
standard time -AiddIe6oro' NssSs.
THE Boston Post has the aadacity to say
that the South Sea Islanders are like one cent
postage stamps, because they don't costume
much.
NEIGHBoRING grocer advertises aspiring
chickens all the year round" He shows q
little too much NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Herald.
THE man who prepares q patent office re-
port must he immensely cheered while at
work by the thought that nobody could ever
be hired o read the thing.-Bost0n Post.
GALVESTON society must be getting quite
tony. The NS1os insists that ''people who per-
sist in stealing hogs should he turned out OF
meeting and excluded from good eOcIety."
WHAT combination of four letters in our
English tongue awakens snch sweet and ten
der recOllections as home" Some persons
NAV answer beer" but they have no home.
-NorristO1sF Herald.
LADIES who dance in the ballet at operas IN
New York say they blush when they see the
low necked dresses in the boxes. and that
they are obliged to shorten their dresses be-
low the waist to Guido society.
You are the most stuck-up chap / ever
saw" remarked a young lady to a youth
whom she met at a tatfy pull. To which he
retOrted. And you are just as sweet you
are candied" Another leap year horror
Neto York Journal
BRINDEAU, the famous sporting f0p. had n
costume for every kind of game that he had
shot at. One day, invited to the Duke of Or
leans shooting party, the Duke drew his at
tentiOn to hare, suggesting that he should
fire. 81 cannot, monsigneur." said Brindcau.
~ am in my partridge tOilet.''
HARRY AND CHARLIE-aged and re-
spectively-have just been seated at the nur-
sery table for dinner. Harry sees that there
ately sets up wailing that brings his mother
to the scene. "Why, Harry, what are Won
wing for?' she asks. Because there amt
~ -bran.r for Charlie. ''-Phtlade Iphfa
Chronicle,
Coon IARDr said MIR. II. o. Armor;-,
wien re opened the dOOrs of his Fifth Avenue
mansion Yesterday morning and saw Mr.. An
DER <on Fowler and Mr.. Harlan A. Pierce on
re doOrsteps. "POrk creatures" said Mr.
Armour hog glad am to see you; happy
New Year." and the genial host shook his
''sides" and cudgeed his ''rbs" to express his
welcome. Mr.. ArmOur's mansion was fes-
t0oncd with strings of sausages, and n mag
niticent boar's head decorated the drawing
room. -Neao York AoFniug Journal.
"WHAT did that lady sayP" asked Mr.
Buyem to his confidential clerk. 'I'd rather
not repeat her words. sir.' replied the clerk
"But must know. Mr.. Plume-must know
sir" son! il you insist upon it, sir, ! suppose
| must tell you. She said You were all bust
ness, but You lacked culture sop eX-
claimed Mr.. Buyem, in establishment. Lack
culture. eh? Look here, Mr.. Plume, dye
know vOu'd Oughter told me o. that long
ago? Let's have some right away before
Scrimp Blowhard can get ahead of us"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Magazines.

The Modern Age for February opens
with a well-translated and characteristic
Spanish story, entitled "The MoOr's
Tower" 1t is something Of revelation
to most readers TO discover that modern
Spanish literature possesses a writer so
witty and interesting as Alarcon. "a
Relic" from the French Of Maupassant,
is also very bright and entertaining.
Nine. Henri Greville's Little Russian
Servant" is a pleasing picture Of domes-
tic life in the times before the abolition of
serfdom. Among the more solid matter
In this number, the anonymous essay,
s'Genius and Versatility" gives better
idea of Matthew Arnold's standing in the
English world of letters than anything we
have as yet seen. New York City.
The Manhattan for February is elegant
Nv illustrated and is full of entertaining
matter. ''Autumn Camps in CayugR,"
is the opening article, and it well repays
reading. The article on earicature is
amusing and instructive. Temple Court,
New York,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
One Tbousaud Me, Made Td1,

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 19.-The hands
employed in the two largest tobacco fac
tories in this city, who struck some DAYS
ago in consequence of a reduction in
wages of % cents on the 100 pounds, have
organized Tobacco Labor Union. At
meeting held to-day resolutions were
adpted to the effect that the wages that
were paid before the strike scarcely sup
ported them, and that they will not 20
to work until the amount taken from their
wages is replaced. The strike throws out
of work about 1000 men, women and
children whose weekly wages aggregated
about SO, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Congressman Haskell, of Kansas, on
his death bed said to friend: 1T pays
to be clean. Next to my God, my wife
and my children value my good name.
Personally, do not care to live; but /
would like to live for my family. l have
nothing to leave them but my good name.
Pm proud Of that name. My record is
clean, and my children can look back upon
It with pride. I'd rather have good
name than all the world" Would that
more men could say that, not only on
their death beds, but all through life!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Father CrombIe UoIme De,d.

Boston, Jan. 19.-AmOng the passen-
gers on the express train from
New York, which arrived at B0s-
ton ut 6 o'clock Thursday even
ing, was Rev. Father w. j. Cromble
Holme, Of Ashton Under-Lyne, who was
on visit to this country to collect funds
for the payment Of the debt on his church
IN England. A short distance out from
Boston Father CrOmble Holme was
stricken with paralysis, and upon the ar
49, ..,..u Ilo4v ne was tan 10
the United States Hotel, where he expired
shortly after.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 1884,

or Western town the bonds are generally
purchased in New Yor.-, Boston. or some
other Eastern city. IL takes 10 per cent.
more currency to buy the bonds, when the
bonds can be obtained at par, than
can be issued upon them. When a
premium has to be paid for the bonds
the difference between the amount of cur
rency taken out of the community in
which the bank is established and the
amount brought into it by the bank is a
great deal more than 10 per cent. The
establishment Of national banks in the
South and West, therefore, drains these
sections of their currency. Mr. Battle
has plan for furnishing the bank with
a basis of circulation. He says: ''Let
the national banks sell their bonds, re-
place them with gold and silver, and then
he allowed to issue notes to an amount
not exceeding three times the specie on
hand, the notes to be redeemable on de-
mand in legal tender coin"
He thinks this would give the banks a
foundation preferable to that which they
now have. He points out that the Bank
of North Carolina throughout the late
civil war based its circulation on gold and
silver, and issued notes to three times the
amount Of its coin. The Bank of Germany,
he says, ''has unlimited power Of issuing
notes, keeping for their redemption one
third the amount In specie and two-thirds
in paper running not over three months"
"he Bank of France issues nearly three
tim 70 the amount in notes that it has spe-
Gle on hand.
There =, ill probably be any number of
rlans suooes ted to take the place of the
present nation. II banking system, but it
is safe to assume that none of them will
be as satisfactory. Whenever banks are
allowed to Issue an am, 'uht OF h"tes TWO
or three times as great as Inc security
for their circulation, there vii pretty GER
tainly be a great deal OF "wild c,.V' 0ank-
ing. AS a rule, where money COM Nahus
more than per cent. the security is .Not
the best. The national banking system is
the best the country ever had, and it
ought to be preserved as long as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

The Cameronian clans are beginning to
lay their plans for selecting delegates
from Pennsylvania to the National Re-
publican Convention. The bosses were
strong Grant men fur years ago, and
will doubtless 20 for Arthur this time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

OF mind. To Senator Frye. who sat next to
him. he chatted freely about some of the char
acteristics of Senators. and made these re-
marks, which were greatly enjoyed by those
who heard them: Brown Tmeaning Joe
Brown of Georgia. has little regard for the
Char and great consideration for the Senate,
for he turns his back on the Chair whilespeak-
ing and keeps his eye on the clock. Morgan,
on the contrary, has great respect for the Sen
ate, for he turns his back on the clock and
sometimes f0rgets that there is such q thing
in the chamber"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Our Rotten Republican Navy.

The Secretary of the Navy has reported to
Congress that there were % vessels on the
register last November, which originally cost
s401966l3 and the repairs on which have cost
S4l20O,S22 How many of these vessels are
worth anything like their total cost it is i'm
possible to say, but it is de7irable that the
figures given by the Secretary shall be care
fully analysed. 1t is absurd that the cost OF
repairs should be in excess of the original
cost but it will probably turn out still moro
absurd when the present condition OF
the vessels and the work of those which are
practically used up are taken into the ac-
inf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
The Partisan Commune

PARIS, Jan. 19-Placards have been
posted in various parts of the city sum-
moning the people to make a demonstra-
ton to compel the Chambers to acccde to
the popular demands. Cauti0nary mea-
sures have been taken at the Palais Bour-
bon, where company OF infantry and
numerous policemen have been stationed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Rev. Edward Fontaine Dead.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19.-Intelligence
has reached this city of the death this
morning of Rev. Edward Fontaine, at his
residence near Pocahontas station. Rev.
FOntaine was the author of Glow the
World was Peoped,' and a contributor
to the science or hydraulic engineering.
He first suggested jetties at the mouth Of
the Mississippi river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
who Needs a New Party.

Aot1sollto COuFis1'-J 'oNTn1E (Den.).
But what could a new party, as suggested,
promise to the people in the way of revenue
reform which the Democratic partv as now
organized and Otdcered Will not perform? The
Democratic party emancipated ITSELF and it
Will by It's work this winter give a meaning
ana a force to its platforms and traditions
which they have not possessed for a quarter
OF century. There will be no new party to
take the place Of the Democrats, but perhaps
the opposition is in need of such a contrl-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Nine Powder Mills Explode.

SCRANTON, PA, Jan. 19.-The Consum-
ers' Powder COmpany's mills near Scran-
ton blew up, one mill at time, between
1880 O'Clock and midnight last night.
Nine out Of the the mills were
DESTROYED. One man, L. H. En-.
cry, was killed. The company
was organized about year ago. The
loss is not known, but will be heavy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Real Cowboy Party.

The PHILADELPHIA Times thinks that every
cowboy from Tombstone to Oshkosh. would
60 with the new free trade marty. whatever
that may be, but the lawless cowboys ought TO
feel good deal more at home in the old free
boOter protection PARTY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Divorces Refused.

CINCINNATI. Jan. 19.-Judge Robert
son, in tie Common Pleas Court to-day,
refused to grant divorce to Thomas
Vickers, rector Of the Cincinnati Uniyer-
sity, and also refused the wjfe's cross pc
titiOn for divorce, but allowed her ali
mOny. The ground in both cases was
gross neglect OF duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

fAttddekph1G Record tKRd.).
Since neither the tariff nor the ''aggressions
OF monopoly" could be safely handled in the
caucus, nothing was left but to unfurl once
more the banner OF the bloody shirt, and offer
an alliance to Malone and Chalmers. If these
Southern leaders can give the Republican
party prospect Of electoral votes, they can
Iurnlsh ample materials for sectional agita-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

MEMPHIS, TENN, Jan 19.-The first
Jewish temple ever erected in this city
was dedicated this afternoon in most
impressive manner by Rev. Mr.. Samfield,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Isaac NJ. Wise, Of
Cincinnati, and DR.. SOnnescheim, of St.
Louis. The structure cost $4,000, and
will seat 600 persons comfortably.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
A NatinnaIiaI Meetinr Proniaimna.

DUBLIN, Jan. 19.-The Nationalist
meeting.annOunced to be held at Loughrea
has been forbidden by a proclamation.
1t is said that steps are being taken to
prohibit all further meetings OF the Ma
fiOuo1iafq
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
a Railroad Command Loses q suit. s

MEMPHIS. Tenn, jar. 19.-Tha case OF
the st. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern
Railroad against the Southern Express
Company for an alleged deficit Of 100000
in settlement was tried Friday in the
Federal Court, and decided against the
railroad COMPANY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Castillo's Policy.

MADRID, Jan. 19.-Senor CanoYas del
Castillo, the new Spanish Prime Minis
ter, announced to-day that the programme
OF the government will be based upon
liberal lines, and that he ehall constantly
endeayor to keep free from international
v.OIifinc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 19.-Negotia-
tiOns are progressing for the cons Olda-
tiOn of the national and mercantile banks.
! Changes in the government concession to
the national bank will be necessary. The
combined capital Of the two banks is $780,
10000 40 per cent. Of which is paid up.
The combination inspires perfect con-
4
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A Heavy Eansom Demanded

THE HAGUE, Jan. 1S.-The Atchense
demand a ransom of 300, 600 gulden for the
release of thirty-two men of the crew of
the steamer Nisero. The captiv es are
suffering much hardship.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

would have cause to complain at the
treatment they would receive at the hands
OF his committee. Taking it all in all, it
is safe to assure the rice planters that
they have no good reason TO think that the
duty on rice will be disturbed.
The defeat Of the Mexican treaty occa-
siOns considerable comment. 1t was gen.
orally thought up to the last moment that
it would be ratified. 1t was known, OF
course, that the Louisiana Senators were
strongly opposed to it, and were working
against it because they thought that 1t
would injure the sugar planting interest.
but 1t was not thought that the opposition
that could be marshalled against it would
be sufficiently strong to defeat it. You
notice that it came within one vote OF be-
ing ratihed. Senator Colquitt made his
maiden speech in the Senate on the treaty,
and his effort is spoken of in compliment
tary terms by Senators.
SENATOR CALL, OF FLORIDA,
is looking closely after the Florida inter-
ests this session. He has always done
that, however, since he became Senator.
He very justly takes rank among the
leading Senators, and his ability, in egri-
ty and fidelity to his constituents are rec
OgniZed. His speeches are regarded as
among the best that are delivered in the
Senate, and have the same merit of APP
pearing well in print. He IS popular
with his brother Senators, and there are
few whose wishes, in any matter pertain
ing to their States are so generally re-
spected. POTOMAC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Registered ~ ne Post O5fce IN Savannah as
1ssc0ad CLtys Nal NItter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Prussia's Proposed Income Tax

BERLIN, Jan. 19.-After an acrimoni-
Gus and violent debate in the Lower
House of the Prussian Diet, further con-
sheraton of the bill taxing income de-
rived from personal property was referred
to a select committee of % members.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

The MORNING NEWS is under Obliga-
tions to Hon. Thomas Hardeman for a
copy Of memorial addresses on the lite and
character Of BENJAMIN II. Hill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
A N,biIi.t PRINTING Once Found

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. ia secret
printing Office has been discovered in this
city. Eighteen arrests have been made
in connection with the Office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

FL Mahdi appears to have cornered the
gum arabic market Of the world, and there
is no doubt now that his followers will
stick 10 him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

The Massachusetts people are great be-
levers in homeopathy. They even like to
take their civil service reform in homo
nathic doses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

MONEY LOANED on personal property a
vi large assortment Of unredeemed Gold
and Silver Watches, and other Jewelrv e.
sale very cheap at Licensed PawnbIoio.
House, 1877 Congress street. f. MUHLRRPS
Manager. N. B.-Highest prices paid for ~
gold and silver. 'is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
gnl,nn.
Battle
Boar0ina.
ztiiOWifrru

n ICE, bright, sunny rooms, VITA good
- board: every convenience; hons com
forts. l72 Jones street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Anoidentailv Killed His Rrother.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 19.-WiIl
Fralix, son of the city jailer, accident
ally shot his brother through the head to-
day, causing instant death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Young Mutt, the slayer Of his fathers
murderer. who is on trial at Pittsburg,
may not be a hard case, but his lawyers
are trying to prove that he is cracked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Isn't it about time to look for a change
In Mary Anderson's advertisement?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

If the President fails to appoint our dis
Judgeship, it is to be hoped none of the
newspapers Will say, ''As the Twigg's
bent. so is the tree disinclined."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Street cars are now being used in Toxic,
Japan, and the days Of the passenger
wheelbarrow are numbered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Senator Mcdonald, of Indiana, can rely
on the support of the wool hat boys in
his Presidential race. He will not wear
an Overcoat, but sticks to his Old gray
shawl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Our accomplished Envoy Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Eng
land. Sir James Russell Lowell, seems to
be incorrigible on the subject of accept
ing pedagOgic hon0rs in that country
He seems to Be determined to get all he
can out Of his position, both as an official
and literatOr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

We are .,oon to get at the true inward
ne.,s Of tae BrOwnlow nepotism cases. 1t
Is stated that the Committee on Expendi-
lures of the House will shortly give It's
ease a thorough investigation, she ex-
Doorkeepar will NJ 0e likely TO get a
whitewashing at the hands of this com,
mittee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
a Church DIgnit4ry Murdered.

ROME, Jan. 49, Monsigner Ces are, a
dignirary of the church, was murdered
in his bed Thursday night and his room
was plundered by assasslne.