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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
ILLITERACY IN POLITICS.
1T HOLDS THE BALANCE OF
POWER IN THE COUNTRY.

over Half the Voters in South Carolina
Unable to Read or Write-The Tutor-
ed and UntutOred Equally Divided in
GeOrgia-NegrOes at the Bottom of the
South's Bad Record and Federal Edu-
catiOnal Aid Needed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Representative
Willis expects to have his bill providing
for Federal aid to education favorablv re-
ported this week from the Committee on
Education. He has prepared the table
embodied in the report of the sub-com-
mittee that has recommended the passage
of the bill, which shows that illiteracv
holds the balance of power in fourteen
Northern and in all the Southern States.
The report says: 'In 80 States there are
1871, ,217 illiterate voters.
IN THE SOUTH.
"Only one voter in five can write his
name in the Southern States. The litter
ate voters in South Carolina are more
than One-half; in Alabama, Florida. Mis-
slssippi, Georgia, North Carolina and Vir-
ginia they are one in two; while Missouri.
with one in nine, presents the best record
IN THE NORTH.
In the Presidential election of 1876 New
AVtn3 NSN AdLD psHlISs new Jersey, Con-
necticut, Indiana, California. Ne
yada, Ohio, Oregon, Wisconsin, Hli-
nois, Rhode Island, Michigan and
pennsylvania We're ranged on the side of
llhteracy. In the last Presidential con-
test 30 of the States Of the Union, with 29S
electoral votes, were again within the
domination Of sOvereIgns who could not
read the very charter Of their liberties.
THE STRENGTH OF THE ILLITERACY.
''The majorities which they gave could
have been oYerthrown by a combined vote
OF their illiterate voters, even ifthose ma
majorities had been five times as great as
they were. In 1876 Tilden's majority of
the popular vote was 157,394; in 1880 Gar
fields majority was only 3,033.
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
''In 1876, 60 of our 76 Senators. three
fifths of the whole. and 259 of the 292
Representatives were in the grasp of
illiteracy. In 1880, 50 of our 76 Senators
and 292 of our 325 Representatives were
in States and districts where the illiterate
voters held the balance of power.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
Perfect health dennnds nnnn a ,ors

Perfect health depends upon a perfect
condition OF the blood. Pure blood con-
guers every disease and gives new life to
every deeayed or affected part. Strong
nerves and perfect digestion enables the
system to stand the shock of sudden
climatic changes. An occasional use of
Browns Iron Bitters will keep you in a
perfect state of health. Don't be deceived
by other iron preparations said to be Just
as good. The genuine is made only by
Brown Chemical Company, Baltimore,
Nd. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18


Horse thieves are at work IN kershaw. W.
+. Hall and William McMaster each lost two
horses last week.
4 fire broke out at Blackstock Friday night
IN the store OF Banks 4 Coleman. Three stores
ana - bales OF cotton were burnt. The total
loss ls 95o,VtJ and Is partly insured.
Two negroes were killed in Darlington last
week by the careless handling of firearms
Harry Dundee, near society Hin. on " ednes-
day, and Paul Aston, at Ciark's Crossroads.
on Tuesday.
The residence of DIR. W. II. Davis. situafed
IN West Greenvllle, was burned at 5O'clocL
saturday morning, together with almost an
IFS contents. The insurance of 5000 nearly
covers the loss.
A difficulty occurred between Jim McGee
and Miles Perry. both cOlOred. in Seneca City.
MeGee shot at Perry near the depot. and had
II not been for a button on Perry's vest he
would have been killed. The ball glancing
proved not TO be fatal.
r. +. ROddy. a Greenville man. has had
erected over the spot where he is TO be buried
fine monument, and Is at present engagtdin
raising flowers % be devoted TO the same pur-
pose. lie prefers making all the arrange
ments for before and after his death himself.
lie Is at present enjoying good health.
Last week NJ. L. Holley. sheriff of Aiken
county, left Aiken f0r Florida with a rcquisi-
tlOn from the Govern II to arrest Wm kim
and Thomas Carter, both col0red. and cbarr-
ed respectively with burglary and murder.
The sheriff succeeded in capturing King in
Jacksonville
most diabolIcal crime was committed
about II miles from Orangeburg Friday morn
ing. on the Five Chop road. While Jane
Trimmings, 3Gung mUlattO woman. was on
her way 70 q nelghN0r's house, she was met
On the road by two white tramps. who hailed
ser. anc aiteE some words. made a criminal
assault upon her, and then one 0f them drew
knife and cut a terrible cash across her i IT,
dOmen. from which her bowels protruded
They then left her in this condition She viii
die. The men had not been arrested at last
accounts.
Capt. F. Finsen, Of the Norwegian bark
Maria Catharira, which arrived at Port ROva1
OF Thursday last from Antwerp, gives The
following particulars Of a tragedy that Oc-
CURED on his vessel during her voyage: Jul
aus Brainer, native of Zurich, Switzerland
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
THE GREAT PARIS SCANDAL.
The Men Who are Suspected of HAVING
knnr..Iad NJ IL.

The Men Who are Suspected of Having
knowledge of the Marked Cards.
The Rue ROyale Club scandal, says the
Herald cable Of the 18th, continues to de-
~ the curiosity Of the Parisians, which is
now intensified by the fact that strong
suspicious have fallen upon three persons,
all of whom are well known club men, the
first being foreign Prince, the second a
fashionable VicOmte, and the third pro-
fessiOnal gambler, whose whole role was
limited to giving ''gOOd advice'' to the
former. NJ. Henri ROchefOrt. with his
wonted wit and adrOitness, has taken DO
litical capital out of the situation by viz
Orous attacks in his paper l. HIntrQnsl1eanf.
against the entire fashionable world in
general and the fashionable vice of gam
bling in particular. He predicts that the
veil Will never be entirely raised from the
mystery, as 1t involves so many lofty rep
utations. Nearly all the Paris papers de-
vote leaders to this scandal at the most
aristocratic, select club of Paris.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
GOLDBERG IN A HOSPITAL.
His Peculiar Contract of Marriage vii

His Peculiar Contract of Marriage with
Girl whom lie Intended forth Stage.
Prof. Goldberg, who was arrested bv
Capt Ryan, of the Thirty-fifth street sta
tiOn, Thursday, says the New York World
of the 10th inst, was taken before Judge
Duffy, Of the YOrkville Court. Friday
morning and committed to Bellevue Hos
pital as a lunatic.
After Goldberg was placed in the station
house cell he killed his pet canary bird in
a fit of rage and tore everything in the
cell almost to pieces. He tore out the
crown from his opera hat and tried to saw
his way out of the cell. Then he was re-
moved to another cell.
At court he made the most extravagant
propositions. Among his effects we're
several checks and sealed letters. The
Justice asked him if he fully intended to
get married on the night of his arrest. and
he said yes" The lady of his choice
was found yesterday in west-side house.
1t was found that a regular marriage con-
tract had been drawn up and signed.
reading as follows
NEW YORK CITY, Feb. II.
|, Fanny Etinge, of the city of Philadel-
phia. west of No. 4,025, Aspen street. eighteen
years old, born oct. 12 1866, agree to become
the truthful wife of John Goldberg. l agree
to be faithful and not to flirt with any other
man, woman or child. will care for his ca
nary and feed his doves. | VIII keep this
promise by the high Episcopal Church.
Sworn to this l4th day of February.
lSlgned.l FANNY ETINGE.
JOHN GOLDBERG.
The expectant bride was richly and ele-
gantly dressed and awaited the coming
of her liege lord. When told by the re-
porter that Goldberg was locked up and
insane she wanted to go and see him, but
her friends advised her not to do so. She
acknowledged that she had signed the
contract and that Mr.. Goldberg had given
her check for a very large amount and
had ordered for her a magnificent stage
dress to contain 100 pockets. The girl is
bright and pretty, and Goldberg had in
tended to put her on the stage and take
her with him on q tour,
GOldberg's illusion is that P. Il. Bar
mum has backed his enterprise with $780,
600, and that there had been deposited to
his credit $4,000 in the Bank of the Me-
trOpolis. He was to marry OH the 18th,
and had left his hotel, the Grand Union.
preparatory for the coming event.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

CHARLESTON. :. c., Feb. 1.-THE heavy
iron roof of the retort house of the
Charleston Gas Works fell in this morn
ing, killing John McGann. and iniuring
Cornelius McGown and Edward Ciarkin.
tiremen, who were engaged in the build
ing at the time Of the accident. The
damage to the property is $4,000. There
the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
ENGLAND'S HUMILIATION,
GEN. GORDON ADMITS Ell MAHDFs
SULTAN OF KORDOFAN.

slave Trading Permitted and Half the
Taxes Remitted-A MutinOus Move
ment Among the Egyptian Soldiers at
Cairo-Osman Dignsa 1Iassing His
Forces Around Tokar.
CAIRO, Feb. IA few Egyptian SOL
diers presented TO the Khedlve Saturday
an address protesting against the dis
| patch OF Egyptians 20 SOudan, and de.
manding the removal of British artillery
officers, who, they said, were aliens by
| race and religion. Gen Sir Evelyn Wood
was Immediately summond, and ON his ar.
rival confronted the mutineers, who were
then and there arrested The incident is
considered of grave import, and especially
in following the departure of British
troops from Cairo for Suakim.
GORDON AT KHARTOUM.
General Gordon has arrived at Khar-
t0um.
osMAN DIGMA MAssING HIS FORCES.
Scouts sent from Trilkitat toward To
kar report that 0sman Digma. the rebel
leader, Is massing men near defle clos
ing the road from the coast at the spOt
where he defeated Tahir Pasha and Col.
MOncrlef. 1t is supposed that Osman
Digma's plan is if he fails to reduce To-
kar before the arrival Of the English
troops, to give battle at the detile. Sheik
MOrghua and Col. Messagdaha. who were
sent from Suakim to stir up the tribes
IN tne vicinity, report that they only sue
ceeded IN securing promise of neutral
ity from the chiefs. Admiral Hewitt il
advancing his lines four miles outside of
the Suaklm zone. His trenches are within
range OF the guns of the English fleet and
forts.
GEN. WOODS ACTION.
y number of Egyptian soldiers had
been selected to drive a camel battery to
Soudan. The petition, which was pre-
sented by four privates, was numerously
signed and purpOrteG to be indorsed bv
the whole Egyptian army, which objected
TO being employed in Christian exDedi
ton. Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood declares the
signatures to the petition to be forgeries.
1t is the general opinion that the Egyptian
army ought to be disbanded, as it is use
less and dangerous.
A MILDER VIEW.
LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch from
CAIRO says that the meeting of the FgvD-
tan soldiers is considered of trifling im-
portance, and has not shaken the conf
dence OF the English officers in the Fgvp-
tlan troops. Orders have been given TO
coniIne the British expedition to the re-
lief OF Iokar. 1t is expected that a de-
cislYe battle will be fought on the oath
inst.
GORDON RECOGNIZES Ell MAHDI,
Gen. Gordon has had a proclamation
posted at khartoum recognizing El Mahdi
as Sultan Of Kordofan, remitting half of
the taxes and placing no restriction ON
the slave trade. The Arabs of Khartoum
express great satisfaction.
SUAKIM UNDER FIRE
SUAKIM, Feb. 1.-THE rebels fred on
the forts to-day, but soon retired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
Valdosfa Items

YALDosTA, GA, Feb. 16.-The following
telegram was received here this morning
by the Hon. c. r. PendletOn, from the
General Manager of the Florida, Midland
and Georgia Railroad Companyi "Con-
struction party viii begin work at Val
dOsta next week.
This road will develop a fine section of
country, peculiarly adapted to the grow
ing of sea island cotton and yellow pine
timber. This road will bring fine trade
to Savannah.
Naldosta will soon be a railroad centre.
and people are already moving in here
every day. The old town board was re.
elected last Wednesday. J. NJ. Wilkin-
son, mayor; j. .. Narnadoe, T. ;. Mckee.
j. b. Martin and j. NJ. Smith Aidnrr,o,,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Pending the settle
ment OF the Merv question, it is reported
that Sir Edward Thornton, the British
Ambassador at st. Petersburg. has tele-
graphed to Earl Granville, the British
Minister of Foreign Affairs, assurance
that Prussia is ready to consider terms
for a new boundary line for Central Asia
by which Russia might hold protectorate
over Merry,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
BIsNrARCK,s INSULT.
No Official Information on the Subject
Yet Received at WASHINGTON

No Official Information on the Subject
Yet Received at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE State De-
partment has not received any informa-
tiOn cOrrobOratiye Of the report that
Prince Bismarck had returned the resoIu-
tions of coincidence on Herr Lasker's
death to the German Minister here. with
instructions to return them to Congress-.
Secretary Frelinghuysen telegraphed
to-day to the United States Minister AT
Berlin for information, but he has not re-
ceived a reply. The Secretary is inclined
to doubt the truth of the report, in view
of the fact that neither he nor the German
Minister here has been informed of any
such action by Prince Bismarck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
The Editorship of London the ..rimes

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Leonard II. Court
ney, Financial Secretary to the Treasury,
has refused the proffered editorsbip of the
Times, and Mr.. Buckle, assistant editor
of that paper, has been temporarily an
pointed to the post, Mr.. Buckle is only
80 years old and unknown outside of the
Times office f
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
Dwellings of Poor People Under Scru.

LONDON, Feb. IA royal commission
has been appointed to inquire into the
condition of the dwellings of the poor in
the United Kingdom. The commission
includes Cardinal Manning, several dele
gates from workingmen's societies and
number of Irish and Scotch members of
Parliament. Sir Charles Dixie is Chair
man
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Admiral Carr Glvn
is dead, He was heir to the Baronv of
WolYertOn. He it was who was made
legatee to her estate by the late Miss
Nelson, the actress. with whom he had
had intimate relations,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
PIon PIon's Followers Meet,

PARIS, Feb 1.-THE supporters of Prince
Napoleon Plon Plon) to-day held a meet
ing, at which 1900 persons were present.
and adopted resolutions demanding a re-
vision of the constitution, the nomination
of constituent assembly, and the resto-
ration to the people OF the right of direct
election of the chief of State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
Rugg Escnpes from .IaII

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-Charles Il. Rugg.
the negro awaiting trial for the murder Of
the Maybee family, the assault upon Mr..
and Mrs. Townsend and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sprague, escaped from Queens county Jail
tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

MONTGOMERY, Feb. 17.-Judge B. S.
Bibb, the Oldest citizen of MONTGOMERY
died to-day, aged 81 years. He was a
prominent legislator fifty years ago. His
brother was the first Governor of Ala
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
Election Gases Dismissed.

GALVESTON, Feb. IA special from
Jefferson says that the District Attorney
has quietly dismissed all of the celebrated
Marion county election cases,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

Mrs. Mary V. Green, Waaley, Ca,
says: Il found relief from neuralgia and
a weak stomach by using Browns Iron
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
The nJuniata,, Diso1,To-5

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-THE tug Te-
cumseh, at Newcastle, Del, reports the
steamer Juniata, hence for Savannah. re-
turning to this port probably disabled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

BELGRADE, Feb. 1.-THE Ministry has
[reslghed owing TO difficulty between the
conservatives and Progressists,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18

DR.. B. r. Doyle, Wadley, Ca. saws:
Il consider Browns Iron Bitters superi-
or as a tonic to any preparation now in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
MISERY IN ARKANSAS.
The Waters Still Rising Under the In
huence of Heavy Rain.

fluence of a Heavy Rain.
PINE BLUFF, ARK, Feb. 17.-The
steamer r. L. Cobb reports that nearly
all the plantations below here are sub
merged. Only four landings could he
made from the mouth of the river. The
situation of the planters is critical. All
the streams are swollen, and communica-
ton with Pine Bluff was cut off all of
yesterday.
At Fulton last night the Red river
was still rising, and the flood
covered the banks on both sides
for many miles. The homes
Of hundreds of persons are flooded. The
occupants are helpless and cannot be res
cued- The steamer Belle Cooper left last
night on a second relief expedition. Live
stock is drowning in large numbers
Many houses are being washed into the
river, and unless relief is soon afforded
the loss of life will be heavy.
Rain fell all day Yesterday. The Ar
kansas river had fallen feet at Fort
smith at midnight last night and was re-
ceding rapidly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
THHROUGH SMOKE AND FLAME.
An Importing Grocer and an Importing
Furrier Burned Out In Chicago.

Furrler Burned Out In Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. IA midnight fire
broke out in the building Nos. 11O and
ll2 Madison street, occupied on the lower
floor by G. Jeane, an importing grocer,
and on the upper floors by Charles CLAM,
an importer of furs. The stocks of both
firms were destroyed. The loss is $780,
600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
~ EDIroR RIrRNEn M nrAr1I

PRESCOTT, A. T., Feb. ia fire yes
terday destroyed an entire block. S. N.
Holmes, proprietor of the Daily Miner,
attempted to save valuable papers, and
was burned to death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
THE ALABAMA RISING.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 1.-THE
Alabama river is out of its banks and is
rising. The rains here are very heavy.
There has been no interruption to rail
road communication.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
TIE OTHER BIG GINS

There are two other foreigners who hold
peculiar and interesting relations toward
the government. One of them is a certain
Captain Window, of the ROYAL Artillery
to whom, it is said, belongs the credit of
the capture of MiragOane. Captain Win
dom is the representative OF an English
family of renown, and appears to be a
man of remarkable personality. His wife
is Russian Countess. He was acting
as British Consul at Hayti when the re.
bellion broke out. Captain Window is
said to be wonderfully skillfuI artiIler-
lst. AT any rate, he dug up some rusty
old cannon which had been buried six or
seven years, put sights on them himself
and began shelling the town with disas-
trous effect. Between his fusilade and
the prospect of starvation, the town was
quickly prevailed upon to surrender. and
the Royal Artillerists fortune was made.
The other lucky foreigner is Mason
Cooper, the son of the Admiral command
ing the Tennessee, who has been placed in
command OF the Haytien navy, at a salary
OF 5000 a month and all the prizes he may
capture.
Concerning the death of Bazelais. the
leader of the rebellion, it is now upiyer-
sally believed that he was poisoned bv
the woman in whom he trusted. his mis-
tress, and that she was paid to put an end
to him.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-13
A Bill to Repeal the Charter Of the
City Of jackson.

The following Is synopsis OF bill in
troduced by Hon. ]. X. McNeely, of
Kinds, in the House Of Representatives
yesterday morning;
SECTION /. Abolishes the offices of
Mayor and Alderman and vests the gov
eminent of the city in seven commission
ers, two from each Ward, and one from the
city -at-large, who shall be appointed by
the Governor, by and with the advice and
consent OF the Senate, to hold Office for two
years; the commissioner large to be
President of the Board and ex-otiicio JUS
tice.of the Peace and Notary Public, and be
entitled to fees and costs appertaining to
the Offices, but shall pay into the city treas
ury all fees and costs collected in all cases
for violating the city ordinances salary
one hundred dollars; salary OF Commission
ers nothing.
Sec. 2. Abolishes Offices of City Clerk,
Marshal, Assessor, Collector and Treasurer,
and makes Sheriff of Kinds county Collec-
tor; the county assessment to be the city
assessment; the two banks Of the city TO be
the fiscal agents.
SEC. g. Continues all existing ordinances.
OEC. 4. htHulTcS u DOllu VI I'VE llOuSSHQ
dollars from the President of The Commits
sion before he assumes his duties
SEC. 5. Provides for transfer OF books,
papers, etc.
SEC. 6. Provides for Secretary of Com
mission, who assumes duties of City Cler...
SEC. Z. Empowers Commissioners to
appoint Chief OF Police.
SEC. 8. Gives Commissioners power to
remove all officers appointed by them, and
to fill all vacancies.
SEC. 8. Gives the Governor power to fill
all vacancies ON the Board of Commission
ers.
SEC 10. Names the corporation the c. ty
of Jackson.
SEC. IL. Requires bond from Sheriff as
City Tax Collector.
SEC. IL. Provides penalties for any in
reference with the Commissioners.
Sec. l3. Repeats all acts inconsist snt
with this act.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-13
Railway Postal Clerks,

There arc numerous applications for
appointments rs postal (railway) clerks
in this State We have good authority
for saying that there is no vacancy in
the mail service on tho Illinois Central,
Mobile & Ohio, Mississippi and Tennes.
sec, Vicksburg & Meridian, Natchez
& Jackson, and New Orleans and Meri-
dian railroads; and that the General
Superintendent OF the Railway Mail
Service has declined to put postal clerks
on any part Of the line between Mem
phis and New Orleans ard on the Jack
son and Yazoo Valley Road for tn
present
The following prerequisites to appoint
ment in this service are given in the re
port Of the General Superintendent I
which tho attention Of the many pei
sons who desire TO enter it, is special
called:
"Thc essentials for q good postal clsr
are good health, and power OF endul
ance, good memory with rapidity O
thought and action. THERE'S no branc
Of the public service that so tries th
physical and mental powers as the raj
way mail service"
| The method Of procedure regarding
appointments in the service is as follows
"Applicants are required to max
Implication in their own handwriting
setting forth their age, physical condi
ton aud former occupation, Ond pre-
sent suitable recommendations 70 t
their character and standing, Appoint
mepts are made for probationar.
period Of six months, during which tim
tho appointces are appointed MONTH.
in the practical workings OF their office
to test their competency and efficiency
II Mt the expiration of the probationar
period, they shall have made satisfacto
~ progress, they ARE given n permanen
employment. If not, the probationar
term is allowed to expire, and neN
appointment is made"