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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
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eyes, dear Children" said Deacon
Buckrag, addressing the Sunday school,
eff we are good, and dutiful, and-and
conscientious, and-er truthful in this
world, we shall all meet together in para
disc" The deacon Is a good man, but
not much of a taIker. ''Now, children"
he went on, 81 want you all to tell me.
every one of you, where we will meet
again if we are good. and dutiful, and
CONSCIENTIOUS" No response. "Come,"
he said, kindly, ''some of you must Ger
tainly know. 1t begins with p. P-P-"
so, l knoww exclaimed a little girl on
one Of the back berches: otis purgatorY.O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

Promotes Vigorous and Healthy
Growth Of the Hair. It has been used in
thousands Of cases where the hair was
coming out, and has Eeyer failed to arrest
its decay.
Use Burnetts Flayoring Extracts-the
best.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE RETURN HOME.

The report Of the Postmaster General ac-
quaints you with the present condition and
needs of the postal service. Il disclOses the
gratifying fact that the loss OF revenue from
the reduction in the rate of letter postage, re-
commended in my message CT Dee. 4, 1882. and
effected by the act of March 3, 1858, has been
much less than was generally anticipated.
My recommendation of this reduction was
based upon the belief that the actual falling
of in receipts from letter hostages for the year
immediately succeeding the change would be
100000. II has proved to be only $!,27500O.
This is O trustworthy indication that the
revenue wi soon be restored to its former
volume by the natural increase Of sealed cor
resDOnQeuce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
DROP LETTER REDUCTION.

l confidently repeat, therefore, the recon-
mendation Of my last annual message that the
duced to one cent wherever the payment of two
cents is now required by law. The double
rate is now only exacted at Offices where the
carrier system is in operation, and il appears
that at those Offices the increase in the tax
upon local letters defrays the cost not only Of
its own collection and delivery. but Of the
collection and delivery of al other mail mat
70 asrist
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The Attorney General renews the recon-
mendation contained in his report OF last
year, touching the fees of witnesses and
jurors. lie favors a radical change IN the fee
bill, the adoption of a system by which at
torneys and marshals Of the United States
shall be compensated solely by salaries, and
the erection by the government of peniten-
its laws.
OF the varied governmental concerns IN
charge Of the Interior Department, the re-
port Of its secretary presents an interesting
summary. Among the topics deserving par
ticular attention, 1 refer you to his Observa-
tions respecting our Indian affairs, the pre-
emptiOn and timber culture acts, the failure
OF railroad companies to take title to lands
gr- nted by the government, and the ope-
ratiOns of the Pension 0hlce, the Patent Of
fee, the Census Bureau and the Bureau OF
Education. Allusion has been made
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

Ia pursuance of the Joint resolution Of
Congress approved Feb. 10, 1884, naval eX-
peditiOn was fitted out for the relief of Lieut..
army, aud of the party who
had been engaged under his command in sci
entifc observations at Lady Franklin Bay.
The fleet consisted Of tue steam sealcr Thetis.
purchased in England. the Bear. purchased
at st. Johns, n. f and the Alert, which
was genera sly provided b. the Britt h Gov
eminent. Preparations for the expedition
we're promptly made by the Secretary of the
Navy with the active cooperation Of the
Secretary Of War
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
TWO CENTS PER OUNCE.

/ approve the recommendation OF the Post
er General that the unit of weight in tie
ratingOf first-class matter, should be an ounce
instead of One-half ounre as 1t now is. In
ment, it may well be doubted whether the
change would result in any loss of revenue:
that It would greatly promote the convenience
of the nnhlic is haE0nd disDute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The legislation of the last session effected in
the diplomatic and consular services certain
charg and reductions. which have been
productive'O of embarrassment. The popu-
iation and commercial activity OF cur
country are steadily on the increase, and are
giving rise to new, varying, ana often dell
cate relationships with other countries. Our
foreign establishment now embraces nearly
double the area of operations that II occupied
twenty years ago. The confinement of such
a service within the limits of expenditure
then established is not, il seems to me,
in accordance with true ecOnO-
my. community Of 60c00,OO0 of people
should be adequately represented in its inter
course with foreign nations. 4 project for
the reorganization of the consular service
and for recastlng the scheme Of extra terri
tOFial jurisdiction is now before you.
III the limits of a short session will not allow
OF its full consideration. / trust that you will
not fail to make suitable provision for the
present needs OF tie service. 1t has been Gus
tomary TO define IL the appropriation acts the
rank OF each diplomatic Office to which a
salary is attached. I suggest that this course
re abandoned, and that II be left to the Presi-
dent, with the advice and consent of the
Senate, TO fix from time to time the diplomatic
grade of the representatives of this govern
ment abroad IS may seem advisable, pro-
vision being definitely made. however, as
now, for the amount Of salary attached to the
respective stations,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
FREE DELIVERY.

The free delivery system has been lately APP
piled to Eve cities and the total number of
offices in which it is now operation is i55.
Experience shows that its adoption, under
proper conditions, is equally an accOmmOda-
tiOn to the public and an advantage to the
postal service. 1t IS more than self-sustaining,
and for the reasons urged by the Postmaster
General may properly be extended. In the
opinion of that officer it is important to
provide means whereby, exceptional
dispatch in dealing with letters IN
free delivery offices NAV be secured
by the payment of extraordinary postage.
This scheme might be made effective by the
employment of a special stamp whose cost
should be commensurate with the expense OF
the extra service. In some of the large cities
private express companies have undertaken
to Outstrip the government mail carriers by
affording for the prompt transmission Of let
tiers better facilities than have hitherto been
at the command of the post office. 1t has al
ways been the policy Of the gov
eminent to discourage such enterprises,
and in no better mode can that
policy be maintained than IN supplying the
public with the most efficient mail service,
that with due regard to its Oen best interests,
r. q n No I'm bod gpr 10 m
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
A PENsION ZOE GRANT.

recommend that in recognition of the en-
inent services of Ulysses S. Grant. late Cen
eral of the armies of the United States, and
twice President of this nation, the Coz ress
confer upon him suitable pension.
Certain Of the measures that seem to me
necessary and eXpedient, have now, in ODE
dience to the constitution, recommended for
your adoption. As respects others of no less
Importance, L shall content myself with re-
newing the recommendations already made
70 the Congress, without restating
the grounds upon which such recommended
lions were based.
The preservation of forests on the pubic
domain, the granting Of government aid for
popular education, the amendment OF the
Federal Constitution 50 as TO make effective
the disapprOval by the President OF particular
items IN appropriation bills. the enactment Of
statutes in regard to the filling of vacancies
in the Presidential Office, and the determining
Of vexed questions respecting Presidential in
ability are measures which may justly receive
your serious consideration.
ARTHUR'S FAREWELL.
AS the time draws nigh when am 20 retire
from the public service, cannot refrain from
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE CONLMANDEKs.

Commander George " Comm was placed in
command Of the Alert and Lieut.. William
II. Emory in command Of the Bear.
The Thetis was Entrusted to Commander
Winfield S. Schley, to whom also
was assigned the superintendent of the en-
tire expedition. Immediately upon its arrival
at Upernavik the fl-ct began the dangerous
navigation OF Melville Bay, and in spite of
every obstacle reached Littiet0n Island on
June p, IA fortnight earlier than any vessel
had before att aimed that point. On the same
aay it crossed Ovt to Cape Sabine, where
Lieut.. Greeley and the ether survivors of his
DarCv were d discovered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The pestilence which for the past two wears
has been raging in the countries Of the East,
recently made is appearance in European
ports with which we are now in constant
communication. The then Secretary of the
Treasury in pursuance of proclamation OF
the President issued certain regulations re-
stricting, and for a time prohibiting the I'M
portat;on Of rags, ana the admission Of bag
gage OF immigrants and Of travellers arriving
from infected quarters Lest this course ma
have been without strict warrant of the law,
/ approve the recommendation of the present
Secretary that the Congress take action in
the premises. and / also recommend the
immediate adoption Of sRch measures as will
be likely to ward OF the dreaded epidemic.
and to mitigate its severity in case it snail
unhappily extend to orr shores.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The Secretary Of War submits the report Of
the Chief Of Engineers as to the practice bility
of protecting our important cities on the sea-
board by Notifications and other defenses able
to repel modern methods of attack. The time
has now come when such defenses can be pre-
abortive, and when the possible result of
delay in making such preparation is seriously
considered, delay seems iDexcusable. For the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

AS the time draws nigh when am 20 retire
from the public service, cannot refrain from
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

In nv annual message Of 1882 recommend
cd the abOli ion OF all excise taxes. except
those relating to distilled spirits. This re-
commentator is now renewed. In case these
taxes shall be abolished, the revenue that will
still remain to the government viii, in my
opinion. not only suffice to meet its reason
able expenditures, but will afford a suPp US
large enough to permit such tariff reduction
as may seem to be advisable, when the results
Of the recent revenue laws and commercial
treaties shall have shown in what quarter
those reductions can be most judiciousiy ef-
fected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A BANK CRASH.
The Pc ,ple of Hot Springs Startled by
Financial FURRY.

The Pc ,ple of Hot Springs Startled by n
Financial FURRY.
LITTLE Rock, May 28.-The Dem
Gratis Hot Springs special says the
Hot Springs National bank had closed
its doors owing to run on the bank
caused by the reported absence OF
President Andrew Brown. Liablt1-
ties 100000. A run also commenced
on the Arkansas National bank at
Hot Springs, which is understood to
be in good condition. Great excite
ment prevails at Hot Springs.
LITTLE Rock, May 27.-Thls after :.
noon a warrant was issued in Hot
Springs for the arrest of President
Bruons, charged with falsifying the
banks accounts, but he could not be
found. One of the directors tele-
graphed the bank assets properly
handled, will pay all depositors with
out assessment, but leave the stock
holders nothing. The Arkansas Val
lev bank is all right. 1t has been
learned that Bruon arrived at Little
Rock last Friday, but was not seen
by aany acquaintance until to-day
when he bade goodbye to a woman
named Steele, and went north on the
afternoon train. Bruon is married
but the Hot Springs Gazette says II
has been discovered that he became
infatuated with another woman ano
abandoned his wife for her. No etfor'
Was made here for his arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

and placed one company in possession
of all hotel privileges in the park and
drove everybody else out, and now
the congress of the United States was
to be made a football to be kicked
about by men outside of it, for their
own personal gain. He Logan) would
have to do some plain speaking on
this subject even if it caused pain.
He had been lobbied more this winter
in behalf of this railroad by an official
OF this government who was in receipt
OF $4,000 year, than he ever had been
lobbied in his life before. OF course
he knew the gentleman well, but
thought it In very bad taste for an
officer of department, having charge
of the park, to become a lobbyist for
the destruction of the park. What
ever that gentleman may think of his
Qogan's) remarks was immaterial.
That gentleman and Mr.. Logan had
always been good friends, but he
(Logan) lost his respect for any man
that would lobby for corporation.
He protested against the destruction
of the park.
Mr.. Vest gave the details of the
of the park and said
every word stated by Mr.. Logan was
true.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
DANVILLE RIOT.
A Report of the Committee FavOring tn
Republican Party.

A Report of the Committee Favorfng the
Republican Party.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Ma1orlty
report of the senate election commit
tee on the Danville riot. declares that
it was premeditated and preconcocted
for the purpose of raising a race issue
and intimidating the negroes; that the
democrats prearranged the riot and
endorsed it after it had occurred. Mr..
Lapham, who prepared the report IN
troduced some telegrams Wnlcn ne
claimed sustained the conclusion that
the riot was the deliberate work OF
the democratic party.
The committee finds no evidence
that the negroes fired shot until after
the whites fired a general volley and
that very few had weapons OF any
kind. The negroes were OF
ages and both sexes gathered unques-
tionabIy from curiosity. The whites
on the contrary were generally armed
| The fire bells was rung. but not for a
| fire. On the contrary it was q secret
signal for the white miliatary compa
nv. The whites came rapidly from al
directions and arms were distributed
| to those who had none, from shops an(
| stores.
| The report concludes: The objec
| of the democrats in thes efforts at rac'
| ISSUE to alarm the blacks and excit'
the whites was two fold:
First, it was to intimidate tn
colorei voters in localities wher
they were strong, as in Danville.
| Second, but chiefly, to produce sucl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
THE GRANTS.
THEIR FINANCIAL FALL STILL
THE SENSATIONAL THEME
OF THE DAY.
Mrs. Grant Sells Her Private
Residence for the Sum
of $4,000.
Lula Decker's Fate, and the
Confession OF Her
Destroyer.
at Hot Springs
CPaanl of tho NaxuS Cr.i,,1
Excitement at Hot Springs
Cream of the News, Crim1-
nal and Otherwise.
GRANTS FAILURE.
His Liabilities Foot Up the Modest Sur
of $2,215,OOO,

His Liabilities Foot Up the Modest Sum
of$2,215,OOO,
NEW YORK, May 27.-Individual
schedules in the assignment of Fred
erick ID. Grant and JeSsee r. Grant to
James McMamee were filed in court
to-day. The schedules of Fred. ID.
Grant show liabilities amounting to
$2,215,O86, made up as follows: Credi-
tors, other than preferred, $820,20O;
creditors, preferred, $243,966; contin-
gent liabilities, $4,000; par value Sc
curitieS from Grant Il Ward, 81, ,140,-
800; assets nominally worth $1,990013;
actual worth unknown. Among the
creditors are the Fourth National
bank, $4,000; United States National
bank $65,OOO; United States Trust
company of New York, 100000; Ma
tional Bank of the Republic, $4,000.
Among the creditors preferred are
Henry f. Shoemaker $125,0O0, U. S.
Grant 5000, Thos. B. Medary $15,-
662, Mary J. Cramer $500. Mrs. Benz.
l.. Honore $4,000, Mrs. Virginia B.
Corbin $25,O00, Mrs. Frederick D.
Grant $1,000, G. K. Garrison $50OOO,
all without security. Assets of Mr..
Grant are stated as follows: Balance
cash on deposit with Ward & Grant,
bankers, as per bank book, nominal
value, $533, 1853; actual value un-
known.
Nov. 30, 1882, deposit with Grant &
Ward, bankers. on account of margins
on purchase, 3GJ shares of Illinois Cent
raj stock; nominal value, 5000; act
ual value unknown.
February 90, 1SS4.-Depos1t with
Ferdinand Ward on account of joint
purchase of real estate property in
Harlem, $6,250; also loans and depos-
its with Grant 81 Ward, between
March and April 10, aggregating
$1,450,OOO.
The schedules are accompanied by
an affidavit of Fred ID. Grant, in
which he swears to the best of his
belief and knowledge,
that the schedule is true.
The schedules in assignment Jesse
r. Grant shows debuts and liza
bilities to be 95,429, and assets,
nominally $131, $50, The creditors of
Jesse Grant are Mrs, w. S. Chapman
So, 900, monies deposited; no security.
Creditors preferred: Henry f. Shoo-
maker $4,000; Mrs. ii. A. Hopper
$4,000; John Wesson $4,000; Thos.
Ii. Bailey $4,000. Assets stated at
cash value or deposited with Grant 81
Ward $112,950; contract with Grant 81
Ward, due May Is 1884, $4,000. Jesse
Grant makes affidavit that he is una
BILE to state the actual value of as
setts because Grant & Ward failed
and their property is now in the hands
Of a receiver and no schedules have
been made showing the assets of the
firm
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Flowing by Steam.

LARGO, OAK, May GA number
of heavy wheat growers from all parts
of north Dakota were here to witness
the experiment in blowing by steam,
and express themselves pleased with
the result. A traction engine drew
eight piows, turned the sod four
inches thick, as evenly and well as
could be done by horse power, and
at the rate of over % acres day.
This will mark new era in wheat
growing, as it will enable farmers to
plow at cost of not more than one
dollar an acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
the Danville and Copiah Investigations

| bilO Ddu Nlllo duu OOpldll Ill N6oLiSdIlO1S
were conceived and brought forth.
The minority say the majority re-
port evidently ignored and purp osely
the most intelligent, trust
worthy and reliable cit
liens of Copiah county, and gave
full credence and belief to the state
ment of persons, some of whom were
! shown to be destitute of character for
veracity, and others apparently ton
ignorant to understand and regard the
| obligations of an oath taken by
them.
The report states that the people of
Copiah county are law-abiding, and
that the number of crimes and viola
tions of law committed by the white
people III that county are less in num-
ser and less aggravated in character
lhan in many portions of New Eng
land and other northern states
that boast Of their educational ad-
vt;itages and superior civilization.
Taey analyZe the testimony before the
oinmisSloner to show that the crimes
were not political crimes.
With regard to the killing of
II tLhews, the minority quote from
th5 testimony to show it resulted
from a personal quarrel between
Matthews and Wheelock about poll
iical matters, and he was acquitted on
the ground Of self-defense of Mat
thews. They say he carried arms and
was regarded by many as ready-even
eager for the fray. He was just such
person as would be likely to come
into collision with others, sooner or !
later, that would end seriously, if not |
fatally. In regard to the inves-
tigation proposed by the majority, |
of the next election Mississippi, the |
say its threat to disfrancise |
the people of the state of Mississippi |
in the coming presidential election, is
made with view to deterring the |
citizens of that state from casting its
electoral vote contrary to the party in
power, and that mere fdgrant at
tempt to bulldOZe an entire state by I
to disfranchise its people
and destroy its autonomy, cannot be
fouId in lhe annals OF constitutional
government.
In conclusion, the minority say the
duty of the undersigned is, perhaps,
by expressing the an
mus of the recommendation, but
that they feel justified in
saying they little understand the
spirit or temper of the American peo-
pie, who SUPP ose they will again sub
nit to defeat of their will in the
choice of president, as was the case in
1877; neither an electoral commission
lor armed soldiers around this capitol
will prevent the installation in the
Office of the man elevated
% that position by the votes Of his
The reproach brought
IN our system of government by the
which placed in the chief
Office of this government a
nan who had been defeated at the
POLLS is too keenly felt by
he people of the country to
Justify the belief they will tolerate.
or moment, the suggestion of their
'epetition, and the minority can but
Express their surprise at the timidity
hat volunteers, however coventry, to
wow a purpose so destructive to the
hopes and the honor Of the country.
The report is signed by Messrs.
Vance, Saulsburg, Pugh and Jonas. .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
THE GREENBACKERS.
Assembling of Delegates to the Indianap-
oils Convention

Assembling of Delegates to the Indianap-
oils Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 27-The atten-
dance on the Greenback national con-
yention, which meets here tomorrow,
is unprecedently large. There are now
about 500 delegates in the city. The
managers expect 200 more. The con-
vention meets to morrow at IL o'clock,
and all indications point to the nomi-
nation of EX-GoY. Butler for presi-
dent. There is good deal of opposi-
ton to Butler, which is led by
Salmon Chase, of Maine, and George
.. Jones, New York, but but there is
no probability it will develop enough
strength to defeat the Massachusetts
man. An attempt has been made to
work up boom for Jesse Harper, of
Illinois, and the Maryland delegation
will vote for him, but the movement
seems to have little strength else
where. General West of Mississippi
seems to be the unanimous choice for
Yice-president.
General Tyler (Fla), will be made
temporary chairman, and General
Weaver Qo) permanent presiding Off
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Meeting of the Grand Lodge-Condition
of the Order.

Meeting of the Grand Lodge-COndition
of the Order.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The Right
Worthy Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
plars, convened here to-day for the
Both annual session, with 400 delegates
in attendance, representing Canada,
Prince Edwards Island and every
state in the union.
The r. w. G. I. George B. Katseen-
stein, of Sacramento, presided and
read the annual report, which states
the evidence of progress in the direc-
ton of legislative prohibition the past
year has been marvellous and eDcour-
aging. The report declares that unless
one or both-the great political parties
declare unequivocally for temperance
that the temperance people will sup
port prohibition candidates to be
nominated at the convention to be
held at Pittsburg, July %.
The report of the grand secretary
shows the organization to be in mos
flourishing condition in every respect
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Recorder,a C0mrt.

Della Robinson, disturbing the
peace; not guilty.
Evallne Sweeney, disturbing the
peace; not guilty.
T1llie Barnhart, disturbing the
peace; not guilty.
Minnie Baker, disturbing the peace;
fined So and costs.
ID. O., Tribe, carrying a pistol: fined
$50 and costs.
Fred Callahan, disturbing the peace
Dy ngntlng Eliza Harris; plead guilty
and finded $25 and costs.
Emma Whlpple, assault; fined SIC
Emma Whipple, disturbing the
peace; fined SIS and costs.
Flora and Ida Stotts, indecent ex-
posure; not guilty.
Paul Hachel, fast driving; fined SIC
and costs. Appealed to county court
Peter Smith, committing a nuisance
jury trial; not guilty.