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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11
WHERE WAS THE FAILURE?


A good deal has been written
upon the subject of what the Oppo-
sition achieved and failed to achieve
at the recent session of the Legsla-
ture. On one side the Opposition
has had attributed to it disorganiza-
ton division, inconsistency, personal
antagonism to its opponents, and
failure in its proper functions. On
the other side it has been demon
strated that in the graver matters
coming up the Opposition was
united, was in full sympathy with
the most Independent and intelligent
public opinion, and in several cases
of vital Importance to the country
was signally victorious, preventing
the preparation of legislation that
would have been full of misfortune
to every legitimate interest of the
kingdom. One of the best evidences
that the failures of the session were
not chiefly those of the Opposition
is the fact that the only English
paper supporting the Government
could find enough in the work of
the Opposition to occupy many
articles in discussing, while it has
not ventured upon paragraph to
show that there is anything credi-
table in the record of the Gov
ernment for the session, or
even that it made re-
cord at all. 1t is, indeed, true
worldly wisdom on the part of all
who depend for their bread and
butter upon the Government to
keep its record for the session as
far in the background as possible.
1t has been obliged to accept snubs
from His Majesty, and submit to
censure and frequent check at the
hands of the Legislature. 1t did
not venture to lead the Assembly,
nor guide legislation along the lines
of statesmanlike policy. 1t simply
drifted along, every now and then
grasping at an opportunity of carry
ing q questionable measure or con-
summating y job. In every other
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES country
that we know of, the Government
assumes full charge of financial
legislation, stalking its existence
upon the acceptance or rejection of
its policy in that vital regard. This
Government, however, had no iinan-
cial policy to submit to the Legisla-
ture beyond a fraudulent Appropri-
alton, Bill, the principal character
lstics of which were the omission of
some of the leading services of the
Kingdom and close copying of an
old bill in other respects with only
q variation in the direction of eX-
travagance in salaries and increased
allowances for subordinates to do
the work belonging to the Ministers.
There was no sign of broad, states
manlike policy in the direction of
internal progress and Improvement,
and the enactmcnts of the session
would show utter barrcnness in that
respect if it were not for sundry
measures promoted and carried
through by private members, often
in the teeth of bitter opposition
from the mob at the back of the
Government. At least half the
time of the session was wasted be-
cause the Government, with the
majority at their control, reserved the
energy that should have controlled
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11
Candies for the Million

On Saturday, at the Fountain. My as
sorment is of the finest and purest dcs.
cription and will be sold at the lowest
possible price. Don't forget and call
early to insure Il packet of these rare
candies for tho loved ones at home. |
have also an assortment of Bon Bons,
Cloves and Nut of all descriptions.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11
CORRESPONDENCE.

Corrcsp ondence is solicited on the tor-
ics Of the day, or what may become so.
We reserve the right to excise purely
personal matter.
We do not hold ourselves rcspons ible
for the opinions expressed by our cor
rcspondcnts.-ED.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

The family of the late Green Smith,
an eccentric naturalist, of Peterboro,
\. Y. have declined to transfer to
the Park Commissioners of New
York city the great ornithological
collection which the deceased gentle
man spent lifetime and S2OO,OOO
in making. Four years ago he offered
to present ii to the city, but the Park
Commissioners ignorant of the great
value, failed to give the offer any
attention. When they were subse-
quently made aware that the collec-
ton was the most complete thing of
the kind in the world, they sent
word to the naturalist that they
would accept the offer, but he had
been affronted by their delay and
refused to make the transfer in very
emphatic terms.
AT n dinner given to the officers of
the Greely relief expedition by the
New York Yacht Club-of which
James Gordon Bennett, jay Gould
and Cyrus w. Field, Jr., are men,
bers-Chief Engineer Melville, of
Philadelphia, made long speech, in
which he set forth the feasibility of
settling once for all the question of
an open Arctic sea, and that, too,
without loss of life. He stated his
willingness to take command of such
an expedition, and that Il modest
sum would be sufficient to cover all
the expenses. Young Mr.. Field, in
answer, said that he was convinced
of the truth of the theory advanced
by Chief Engineer Melville, and that
he was perfectly willing to advance
half the sum required TO meet the
expenses of the expedition, provided
the other members of the yacht club
present would put their names down
for the remainder. This they at
once agreed to. The money was
subscribed on the spot, and there is
no doubt that an Arctic expedition
under Melville's command will sail
from an American port in the fall of
1885. Lieutenant Melville will OBJ
tain leave of absence from the navy,
without pay, for two years for this
| purpose.
| There were reports brought to
Cairo, August 9th, that General
Gordon had gained great victory
over the Soudanese rebels on August
l1th, two rebel leaders being killed
in the engagement. Rumors were
current that Egypt had notified Eng
land that she is bankrupt and unable
TO meet current expenses. All the
London newspapers approve the des-
patch of General Wolseley to Egypt,
to take command of the expedition
into the Soudan. Advertisements
have been issued in Canada calling
for volunteer voyageurs to do the
boating up the Nile, and an effort
is being made to get, as far as pos
siblc, officers who served under
Wolseley in the expedition to sup
press troubles on the Red River, in
the Canadian Northwest, in 1870.
The California Board of Immigra-
tion has found it necessary to organ
ize settlers in different parts of the
State into societies for self-protec-
ton, owing to the opposition of
miners, lumbermen and stockmen
who have hitherto had their own way
in the unsettled country.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11

A local item in the 1dceHiSer
says "the steam dredger and Pele
are busily engaged excavating the
harbor mdkdi of the Fish Market, s"
and the very next paragraph reads
as follows :-"Our contemporaries
are very fond of using the word
'mauka. If they would study more
English and use less native words,
their issues would be more lntelli-
gible when sent abroad" This is
undoubtedly the quickest conversion
on record, but like too many other
cases the convert, insteadI of bury
ing his faults, casts them upon
other people.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11

Our correspondents suggestion
to have course laid down for the
regatta on His Majesty's birthday,
which would afford the best possible
view to spectators on the shore, is n
good one. 1t is time a citizen s
committee were appointed to man
age all the sports of the day, and it
is for the various sporting clubs to
take the initiative in that regard.
There is plenty of enthusiasm
abroad to ensure success if only
proper support and direction be
afforded the boys.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11

"Alice" makes suggestion for
the consideration of the Police De-
partment in reference to fast driving
round corners. Another thing that
needs to be dealt with is the gallop-
ing of saddle horses through our
poorly lighted streets Oh dark
nights. The regulation lanterns of
carriages give pedestrians some
chance for their lives, and the num-
bers slight means of bringing
offenders to account, but there is
neither of these safeguards in the
case of equestrian riding down of
people.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Smokers Articles speciality at the
Fountain, all descriptions of home AMI
foreign Cigars, to suit the most fasti.
dious. Best brands of Tobacco and
Cigarettes, hoping to get share of pub.
lie patronage by supplying a good
article, remain,
Yours respectfully,
S14 st ROBERT DONNOLLY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
INDICTED UNDER SIX COUNTS.
Roderick, the g., #. & w. Ry. Trunk
Thief, to be Tried in February.


Thief, to be Tried In February.
Among the indictments presented by
the grand jury to the Superior Court
Yesterday was one against Thomas ii.
Roderiek, who was committed to Jail on
Sept. 8 charged with having stolen a
trunk belonging to ID. H. Elliott on July
26 from the Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railway depot. The indictment
charges him with embeZzlement, and
contains six counts. The first count
alleges that on July 26 ROderick,
then in the employ of the railway CON-
pany as a Waterman, stole certain check
marked atlantic and Gulf Railroad"
number 594. The second count alleges that
he stole another check marked "Savan-
nah and Charleston Railroad" number
574, both being security for baggage
The third count charges him with
larceny after a trust. The fourth count
is repetition of the third, with the
one exec ptiOn respecting the ownership oil
the property. The fifth count accu -es
him of larceay from the house of goods over
the value of $50, and alleges that the
property described in the third and fourth
counts belonged to the Savannah, Florids
and Western Railway Company. The
sixth and last count alleges that the pro-
perty belonged to Mrs. d. Fl. Elliott.
A NEWS reporter called on the prisoner
at the Jail last night. Roderick was
sitting in his cell and talked freely
/ He said that he had been il
| Jail several months and had
| a notion that his case would be called VI
some time ago, but now he was feeling II
| better spirits than at any time since hi
| confinement. as he was to some extern
out of suspense. He thought the STATE
| had tried to make the Indictment stron!
| enough. but he was not uneasy about 1t
| He regretted that the case had not beer
set for trial at an earlier day than Feb.
but was confident when the trial came OF
that he would be ably and successful!
l dafandnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Indictments Returned by the Grand
Jury YeHtOrday.

Indictments Returned by the Grand
Jury YeatOrday.
Among the business transacted in the
Superior Court yesterday was an order
granted " the court permitting the
adoption by DR.. James b. Read of msnor
named Hammond J. Dugan.
In the matter of c. d. Rogers, trustee,
and Florence Bryan and others, defend
ants, an order was passed authorizing the
sale of certain property.
The grand jury met at ~ O'CLOCK ana
returned the following indictments;
/ State VS.. VIM. Mcfarland. Burglary.
True bill.
State VS.. VIM. StoughtOn, alias VIM.
Slaughter. Simple larceny (steallng a
mule). True bill.
Stale VS.. Thomas II. Roderique. En-
beZzlement. True bill.
The grand jury was then discharged
until Friday, Jan. 8.
In the following equity cases OF Russell
Johnson and others, compliments, and
the Charleston and Savannah Railway,
defendant; James ID. Fountain, complain
ant, and Fred W. Pratt, defendant; A.
G.. Guerard and others and John NJ. Guer-
ard, the remitters OF the Supreme Court
were fled and made the judgment OF the
Superior Court.
The court then adjourned until Friday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
NEW RATE DEAL.

How the Western and Atlantic's Pro-
posed River Connection and COmpeti-
tiOn with the East Tennessee Virginia
and Georgia will Affect the Central.
For some time the East Tennessee, Vir-
qinfa and Georgia Railroad has been the
only outlet from Knoxville and other East
Tennessee points to Atlanta. A short
time ago a reduction was made from
western points to Atlanta to an extent
which affected the interests of other roads
quite seriously. The managers Of the
Western and Atlantic were negotiating
for a line of boats 10 be run on the TenneS-
see river from Knoxville to Chattanooga,
touching at the principal points whence
freight could be shipped. A NEWS re-
porter called on Maj. W. +. Shellman,
General Traffic Manager of the Central
Railroad yesterday. That gentleman
said that he would not be surprised If the
Western and Atlantic managers were to
make the negotiations referred to, but
that he had not heard Of their intention to
do so. The steamboat line would
be a strong competitor OF the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia for the
business of a very rich country IN the
valley through which the Tennessee river
flows. and would enable the Western and
Atlantic TO do business with that country
on better terms. The rates of freight
from the North via the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road
had crippled the freight business which
was formerly done with the East Tonnes
see country by the steamship lines run
ming between Savannah and Northern
parts. Under such an arrangement as
is now proposed the Central will be able
To haul goods direct from its wharves IN
Savannah to Atlanta, whence they will be
shipped over the Western and Atlantic and
delivered TO the boats at Chattanooga. and
by them taken 20 Knoxville, cutting of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
from a single miles hauling. On all
branches from Knoxville TO the East the
reverse will hold true.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
Death of Eugene b. PhiIpu-

The many friends of Eugene B. Phil
put will be panied to learn of his death,
which occurred yesterday morning shortly
after 4 O'Clock, at his residence on South
Broad street after an illness Of two weeks
from a complication of diseases; superin-
duced by a cold. Mr.. Philput was a
native Of Montgomery, Ala, and came to
Savannah shortly after the war and
entered the employment of the Savannah
and Augusta line of steamboats, as book
keeper. He subsequently entered the
Office of the late VIM. c. COsens, at that
time one of the leading insurance agents
in this city, and upon the demise
of the latter, went into business
on his own account, and was quite
successful. He afterwards formed a
partnership with Mr.. John Sullivan
under the firm name Of John
Sullivan 6 Co.. of which firm he was
a member at the time of his decease. He
was formerly an active member OF the
Savannah Cadets, and held the office of
Third Sergeant. He was also one Of the
squad which took the prize in the COM
petitive drill at the Macon fair, about y
wears ago. He resigned his position as Ser
geant, but continued as pay member of
the CORPS up to the time of his death. He
was also member Of the Georgia Hus-
sars. and held the Office of Quartermaster
Sergeant. Mr.. PhiIput was SO years of
age, aud married Miss Weeks, a daughter
Of Mr.. W. j. Weeks. OF Talbotton, Ga,
who survives him. His funeral will take
place this afternoon at 8 O'Clock, from St.
Johns Episcopal Church, Of which he
was a member. His remains viii be es-
corted to their final resting place by the
Georgia Hussars and the Savannah Ca
HafG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
THE WEEK OF PRAYER.
Where the Services will be Held.

where the Services will be Held.
At meeting of pastors held yesterday
afternoon in the study of Rev. DIR. Bow
man, pastor of the Lutheran Church, the
following churches were selected in which
to hold religious services during the week
of Prayer, beginning next Sunday, Jan. 4.
On the first day services will be held in
all the churches named below, the subject
of the sermon for the day being: The
Good Fight OF Faith.
MOnday-At Independent Presbyterian
Church. Subject: Praise and Thanks
giving.
Tuesday-At Savannah Baptist Church.
Subject: Humiliation and Confession.
Wednesday-At First Presbyterian
Church. SUBJECT: Prayer for the church
of Christ.
Thursday-At Wesley Monumental
Church. Subjects Prayers for families
and instructors of youth.
Friday-At Trinity Methodist Church.
Subject: Prayers for the nations.
Saturday-At Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Subject: Prayers for missions,
home and foreign.
The pastors OF the respective churches
are requested to be present and conduct
the services on the days appointed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31

The Board of Managers AppOintmen
The Liquor Law to be Enforced.

The Liquor Law to be Enforced
The board of managers of the county
election ON Jan. met at the office OF
Magistrate Molina at noon yesterday to
complete arrangements for holding the
election. The following appointments OF
freehOlders and list keepers were made
for the various boxes:
Box No. / facing Bull street)-McLeod
King, j. p, Geo. W. Haslam and II. j.
ThomassOn. freeholders. List keepers m.
H. Patterson, A. j. Raymur and I. ID. Dow
ming. From to inclusive.
Box No. 2 facing York street)-M. Naug-
tin, J. p, Levi S. Hart and John Cooper,
freeholders. List keepers-Thos. Daniels, Jr.,
John w. Haywood and Harry Palmer From
E to L inclusive.
Winkler, J. P, Geo. W. Parish and Henry
J. Thomasson, freeholders. List keepers-E
r. Hernandez, Geo. w. Titcomb and Nj
Seaman. From M to r inclusive.
Box No. 4 facing President streetl-J. y
Buckner, j. p, Frank Blair and Geo. w.
Allen, freehOlders. List keepers-W. f.
aw, j. z. Kelly and A. J. j. BlOis. From to
4 inclusive.
The polls will be opened at O'Clock an6
the managers and list keepers will meet
at the court house at $3.50 O'Clock to be
sworn in and assigned to duty. A mum
Der of matters were discussed before the
| meeting and were acted upon with view
to facilitate the work of the election. The
recommendation of the grand jury for the
enforcement of the law prohibiting the
sale of liquor on election day was in
dorsed, and the County Commissioners
will be requested to aid in the preserva
ton of good order, and to publicly i'm
press upon the county officers and citl
| Zens generally their duty to report any
violation of the law coming under theil
| observation TO the grand Jury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
SHOT BY A COWARD.

John CLAYTON Murdered at His Own Door
IN AuendaIe, 5. C.-The Murderer in
jail.
Officer Andrew J. Clayton, Of the Sa-
vannah police force, yesterday received a
telegram from Allendale, ;. e., staung
that his brother, John Clayton, had been
murdered by a man named Freeman. Nc
other details Of the crime were given In
the dispatch, and Ofieer~Ryton left for
Allendale on the evening train. Before
he left, he vainly endeavOred to learn al
ditiOnaI particulars by telegraph.
The murdered mau had been visiting
his brother here. He came before Christ
mas and did not leave for home until
MOnday morning. Officer Clayton 5
family accompanied him, intending TO
make a brief visit. He was a young man
Of pleasant appearance and stout Dulid
and had many friends in Savannah. he
and his brother originally came from
Augusta.
A special dispatch to the NEWS from
Allendale gives the particulars Of the
killing. which seems to have been cow
ardly in the extreme. Clayton arrived at
his home, with his brothers family, on
Monday evening. He and W. W. Free
man had not been on good terms
for some time. Monday night there
came a knock at ClaytOn's door
about 10 O'Clock. Clayton went
10 the door and there found Freeman with
a pistol in his hand. He said he wanted
revenge. and told Clayton TO come out.
Clayton saw the pistol and said he was
unarued, but would give Freeman far
tight. He then began 10 take of his coat
when Freeman opened fire upon him
with the revolver at short range.
Two shots were fired. The last was fatal.
The first shot entered ClaytOn's left arms
and the second passed through his heart,
causing instant death. Freeman lmme-
diately ran away and was pursued, but
the crowd failed to come up with him.
Yesterday he was found hiding liz closet
IN his house and was arrested. He has
been sent to Barnwell Jail. Clayton
leaves a wife and child. Allendale is
seventy-five miles from Savannah on the
Savannah and Charleston Railway.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
Ton Many to the Acre.

Our crop of Overcoats has been too
plentiful for this season, and as the
weather prophets predict mild weather
for next year-1SS5 and 'S6-we have
decided not to barn our stock, but 10 put
them on the market, and sell them for
lUhdt then aCiu bring. Our Overcoats
must be sold. 1t is only question for you
If you will take advantage of our low
prices and supply yourself with an Over
coat, and save money. We will sell you
a good, strong 80 Overcoat for 50, SIS
Overcoat for $12, and the finest $50 Over
coat in Savannah for $50. Boys Over
coats, from to u years old, as low as
So, Youths 0vercOats, from 12tO II years,
from SIS up. We have plenty Of fine Suits
on hand which we will sell at greatly
reduced prices. Remember and buy OF
the Famous as we give prize of half
the purchase money TO every twentieth
purchaser. ~F'am0lts" New York Cloth
ing House, 140 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
RAILROAD NEWS.

The Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern
Narrow Gauge Road is now running four
heavy freight trains daily, and its first
mortgage bonds sell at from 112 to 1l3.
Maj. John f. OBrien, of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia, has issued
a circular to the effect that on and after
Jan. the Atlanta and Brunswick divis-
ions will be consolidated and extend from
Brunswick to Cleveland. J.W. Fry, now
Superintendent of the Atlanta division,
will be Superintendent of the entire di-
vision, with Capt. j. E. Mallory assistant,
who win continue In charge of the Bruins.
wick division
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-31
Deatb of an old Georgia Editor

Charles II. G.. Willingham, the third
oldest editor in the State, died at his home
in Gainesville yesterday morning of
pneumonia. Mr.. Willingham went into
the printing business at the age of 81 as
an apprentice to the late Hon. John r.
Christy, then publishing the Athens
Vdtchmdn. Deprived Of educational adj
vantages, he applied himself to books in
leisure hours, and before his apprentice
ship had expired his contributions to the
press attracted attention. Emerging from
bis apprenticeship, he took editorial
charge of temperance paper in Atlanta,
from whence he went to LAGRANGE, where
for II years he published the LAGRANGE
Reporter, and did the best work of his
life during the days of Reconstruction,
when his paper was twice suppressed, by
order of the military, on account of the
blows he dealt in behalf of his State. In
1873 he was invited by the late Gov.
Stephens, then publishing the Atlanta
Sun, TO take the position OF man.
aging editor of that paper, which
he held until its suspension. He then
took editorial charge of the Rome Courier,
and thence went to the Gainesville En-
press, and later the Gainesville Free
Press, of which paper he was the pro-
prietOr at the time OF his death. be was
the father of Cornelius WiIlingham. an
employee of the MORNING NEWS office,
who left for Gainesville last night.