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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
THE SILVER QUESTION.
senator Maxey's Proposed Amendment
to the House Bill for the Retirement
of the Trade Dollar.

senator Maxey's Proposed Amendment
to the House Bill for the Retirement
of the Trade Dollar.
Senator MaXey, says a Washington
special Of the ID, has prepared an amend
ment to the House bill for the retirement
of the trade dollar, which provides that
after January 1, 1875, trade dollars shall
be received on deposit at all United
States repositories, and, together with all
half dollars, quarter dollars and dimes
now coined and in the Treasury or which
may hereafter come into the Treasury,
and all other silver which aftor said
date may be purchased for coin
age by the Secretary of the
Treasury, shall be sent to the minis
and coined into half dollars, each. of
which shall contain 206L grains of stan
dard silver, and such coins shall be legal
tender for any amount for debts, public or
private. 1t provides, however, that the
Secretary of the Treasury may in his dis
erection continue under the existing law
the coinage of quarters and dimes which
shall, however, contain respectively one
fourth and one-tenth standard silver now
contained in the standard dollar, and all
said quarters and dimes shall be legal
tender TO any amount for all public and
private debts. 1t provides also for the
issue by the Secretary of the Treasury of
silver certificates based upon the half
dollars, quarters and dimes thus pro-
Yided for in the same manner as required
by the law in the case of the silver dollar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

The lawyer who defended Berner, the
murderer who was the occasion of the riot
at Cincinnati, is known as Tom Campbell.
He is shrewd and inscriptions with re-
spect to the means which he employs to
help his clients. No doubt he succeeded
in saving Berner from the gallows by
means of packed jury. The day follow
ing the outbreak of the riot he received
the following note:
Il. c. CAMPBELL: 1t is our desire to
avoid any further blOodshed, but being
firm in our determination to rid our city
of worthless and dangerous characters,
we herewith command you to leave the
city of Cincinnati within twelve hours,
now and forever, or suffer the conse-
quences. MANY CITIZENS.
Campbell did not heed the notification
at once. He went upon 'change, and in
other ways made himself unduly con-
spicuous. He boosted that he "could
have secured the acquittal of Berner if
he had been so disposed, and that it was
the only case in which he had allowed
one of his clients to be convicted" 1t
will be remembered that Ber-
ner was convicted of manslaughter
although he was guilty of murder.
His boast indicates how thoroughly the
fountains of justice in Cincinnati are
poisoned. Campbell received the cold
shoulder everywhere, and at last it be-
came apparent, even to him, that unless
he got out of the way he would be tarred
and feathered and ridden out Of the city
on a rail. He then took his departure,
and will probably give Cincinnati a wide
berth until it is entirely safe for him to
return.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
Southern Manufacturers and Incl.
dental Protection.

On Thursday there was large meeting
Of owners of Southern cotton mills at Au-
gusta. A resolution was adopted favor
ing a reduction in the production OF cotton
warn and cloth. Somebody, it seems,
took the trouble to interview those pres
ent with respect to their tariff views and
found. so IT was reported, that majority
of them favored the Ohio idea, that Is, a
tariff for revenue with Incidental protec-
ton. The Ohio idea really means moth
ing. 1t is a mere jingle Of words. The
interviewer at Augusta was doubtless a
protectionist. Southern manufacturers
who cannot find market for their goods
and who are compelled to curtail produc-
ton ought not to be asking for incidental,
or any other kind of protection.
Protection is what confines them
to home market. The home market IS
overstocked. The mills must partially,
or wholly. shut down until the stocks on
hand are reduced. If it were not for
protection our Southern mills would be
increasing their production instead OF
curtailing it, This is the view undoubt-
edIv entertained by leading Southern
manufacturers. In support Of this view
the letter of President Young, OF the Eagle
and Phoenix mills, at Columbus, to Con-
gresham Buchanan has been frequently
quoted. Mr.. Herring, a Georgia mill
owner, is also quoted in support Of the
same view. Those the Southern manu-
faeturers who have made a study of
the tariff question, 80 far as it relates to
their business, know that the Ohio idea
promises no benefit to them. Mr.. Ran
dali and his school of Democrats claim
to favor the Ohio idea, but it is worthy of
notice that they are not in favor Of reduc-
ing the present tariff. Mr.. Randall fought
reduction in the last Congress and he is
fighting it in this. Incidental protection
is simply a cover for maintaining the
present war tariff. If Southern manu-
facturers are wise they will give it nc
support. What they want is tariff that
will permit them TO manufacture their
cotton as cheaply as possible. A tariff
Of that kind will give them control of the
markets of the world for cotton goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
Florida Transportation.

The Increase of transportation facilities
in Florida is simply marvellous. A few
years ago large sections of the State were
almost unknown to civilization, and the
crops raised in the cultivated districts
could not be sent to market. But now al
most every county is crossed by a rail-
road connecting with deep-water harbors,
or with other lines of railway leading to
distant markets. But, marvellous as has
been this Increase, there is apprehension.
from the rapid development of the
agricultural resources of the State,
that transportation will still prove
deficient. The railways hardly real
iZe now, says the Fernandina
Mirror, the increased means of transport
tatiOn which will be demanded with an
accelerated ratio within the next five
years. But for the establishment of
steamship lines from Savannah north
ward, it continues, Florida would have
found it impossible to place her last
orange crop in market. These fears. it is
proper to remark, are applicable
alone to transportation between the
ports for shipping Florida produce
and the Northern markets, and
have no reference to the local trans
pOrtation facilities of the State. The lat
ter has been so well cared for by the Plant
Investment Company, through the extern
sion of branches from the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway, that there
can remain no apprehension of ample fa-
cilities in the future from all localities of
the State to the ports. In addition to the
numerous facilities afforded by other rail-
roads, this company has completed the
South Florida Road from Sanford, at the
head of navigation on the st.
Johns, to Tampa, on the
Gulf. It's ROwlands Bluff branch
from Live Oak toward Tampa and Clear
Water HarbOr has arrived at the central
point of Gainesville, where it jntersects
the Transit Road between Fernandina
and Cedar Keys, and the arrangement
entered into some time ago by which it
will be able to run through trains from
Tampa, via Sanford, along the st. Johns
and over the Waycross Short Line, thus
enclosing the most valuable part of the
peninsula, leaves no room for apprehen-
sion about outward bound transporta-
ton, While the inclosed territory is being
literally checkered with branches by the
several companies operating in that re-
g1On. CHRONICLER,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
Intimidation Among Negroes.

A fact that continually crops out in the
Danville investigation is the hostility of
the negroes to those of their own race who
vote with, or show a disposition to vote
with the Democrats. Republican papers
have always claimed that white Republi-
cans are ostracised in the South, and that
negroes are prevented from voting the
Republican ticket by intimidation. They
have been very careful, however, not to
draw attention to the practice of negro
leaders which keeps the negro vote almost
sOlidly Republican. Why more negroes
do not vote with those who employ and
befriend them has been the occasion of a
good deal of speculation in localities
where the influences which keep them in
the Republican ranks are not understood.
A negro who announces himself Demo-
crat must have a good deal of moral
courage. The men of his own color
shun him and otherwise annoy him. The
negro women, under the direction of the
negro preachers, refuse to have anything
to do with him. He meets sneers and
jeers on every hand. Even his relatives
disOwn him. His life is made burden
to hun. If negro wants to have peace
in his home and pleasant relations with
his acquaintance he is pretty certain to
remain in the Republican ranks. At no
time in the South was there ever such
bitter political prejudice against white
Republicans, as there has always been, land
is now. on the part Of negroes against
Democratic negroes. In the Danville in
vestigation last Wednesday one Of the Wit
nesses stated that negro women were adj
yised to leave their husbands if they voted
the Democratic ticket, and threats of
hanging were made against Democratic
negroes. Would it not be well for the
Northern Republican journals to give this
matter a little attention. They are al
ways hunting for texts on which to
preach sermons against intimidation, and
if they are sincere they will give their
negro allies some good advice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
RUSHING DOWN A GRADE.
A Terrible A ccident on Little Railroad
on the Island of Maui.

A correspondent of the New York; Sun
writes the details of railroad accident
on the great sugar plantation of Claus
Spreckles, on the Island Of Maui, few
miles from Honolulu. The road is from
the sea to the sugar fields, and is only
three miles long. On the 14th of Febru-
airy Mrs. Henry Brown and Mrs. PIati,
whose husbands are employed on the es-
tate, and Mrs. Parker, wife of the engi-
neer, took notion to ride to the planta-
ton. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Plafi each
had three children and Mrs. Parker an
infant. At the top of the hill brakeman
pulled coupling pm too soon and seven
cars, with the passenger coach in front,
went laundering down the grade and met
another train. Mrs. Parker, with her
babe, jumped, and neither was hurt.
Mrs. Plat covered her face and sat still.
Mrs. Brown threw her youngest child out.
1t was saved, but badly hurt. She and
her other two children, and 3, were ter
ribly crushed. Mrs. Plati and her chill
dren were badly hurt, but escaped by a
miracle, with bruised faces and broken
limbs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
Personal.

NINE. PATTI has decided not to sing in Lon
don this spring.
EMORY A. SToRRs, the Chicago lawyer, is
i'll with pneumonia in Washington.
VICE PRESIDENT LAMMoT DUPONT, who
was killed by the explosion at ThOmpson's
Point, n. J.. on Saturday, is said to have been
worth thirteen millions of dollars.
Mr.. BLAINE receives eighty cents volume
ROYALTY for his book 1t is said that about
100, GOO volumes already have been ordered, so
that the writer is sure of $4,000 for his years
work.
ALFRED CHADWICK yozed his wife to a
plough with a steer, for which Judge Jennl-
sisted that he only followed the general usage
among the market gardeners Of Western
Canada
FATHER AMADEUS, Superior General of the
Catholic Order of Brothers of Charity
throughout the world, was rendered a recep-
tion in Boston the other day at the House Of
the Angel Guardian, which is conducted by
members of his order.
MATTHEW ARNOLD is making money in
England by delivering his much-talked of
lecture on Emerson, as one of the London
critics say. in a ''yawning, lazy, indOlent
fashion, But Londoners like TO hear the
lecture with which Arnold boasts he bearded
the lion in the den of the lions chief admir-
ers, beginning in Boston.
LORNE is not likely to get the Vceroyalty
OF Iuuld rs soon rs he OF his inOlnef-ln- law
would like. The Marquis Of Ripon has written
home that he means to hang on TO his luCra-
tive place till shortly before the time for which
he was appointed expires, to wit, in June,
1885. But he may go to England as early as
March next year to talk about it..
Mr.. ARTHUR has lately caused TO be pre-
pared for him at the Navy Department a
complete history of the action of the father Of
his wife, William Lewis HerDdon, of the United
States Navy, who lost his life in 1857, while in
command of the mail steamship Central
America. The incident was one of the most
heroic in the American naval annals.
LORD TENNYsON retired Immediately after
being sworn in as a peer, without taking his
seat on either side of the House or on the
cross benches. But as he was introduced by
two Liberal peers, and, so far as can be
judged from his writings, his sympathes run
with that party, the Liberal journals claim
him. But it isstill a subject of-discussion and
IL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
Gantrr GarDo.
This Year S Easter Cards.

The popularity ofEaster Cards appears
to be ON the increase. The favorite festi-
val of the Christian Church throughout
the world, everything that honors its OBJ
servance, appeals to large portion of the
public. But apart from this the fashion
of sending cards at certain seasons has
become more usual from year to year, and
perhaps at Easter is the more appre-
ciated, as it is not a time when gifts of a
more important character are given, as
they are at Christmas. The beauty and
value of these cards is largely dependent
upon novelty of design, and those now
on exhibition at Messrs. Davis Bros the
art stationers, show a variety which is
really marvellous. Cards of every size
are designed by well known artists, and
many Of the most beautiful are reproduced
upon satin, and mounted in different
ways. Prices as low as usual.-Nelo
York Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
A VAIN EFFORT,
Kings Ambition and What VIII Come
of IT

Representative King, says Washing
ton special of the I'd, is striving to be a
great man. He has undertaken the her.
culean job of endeavoring to get the
revenue reformers to surrender the Morri-
son tariff bill and agree upon another bill
reducing the tariff, the latter to be intro
duced between now and the 10th of next
January.
The initial step of General Representa-
tive King was taken to-day, in sending an
address to each Democratic member, en-
bodying his views and asking for another
caucus, signing the address "Many Dem
acrats." In doing this, Mr.. King enIarges
his literary bureau, which has heretofore
been chiefly confined to an extensive adj
vertising of himself as the great savior of
the rivers and harbors of the Mississippi.
The address of Mr.. King was not treated
seriously by the members to-day, as they
deemed it a weak invention of the enemy
and altogether extremely absurd. Gen.
King will likely fall back in few DAYS
to his sEhard tlmesv dispatches
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Registered at the Post Office "a Sa0GHnGh as
cOnd Class Mail Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
RntIe,,s Plan.

The talk about the probability Of Gen.
Benz. F. Butler being the nominee OF the
Democratic party for the Presidency has
been almost abandoned, and only occa-
sionally it is asserted that he will be
delegate to the convention. 1t is probable,
however, that he has not altogether laid
aside his ambition to pose as Presiden-
tial candidate, even if he has little hope
of winning the prize.
1t is now positively asserted that Gen.
Butler has signified his willingness to ac-
eept the nomination of the Greenback
Labor Convention which meets at Indian
apolis on the 2sth inst. 1t has transpired
that his last visit TO New York was for
the purpose OF having close conference
with ex-Congressman Weaver of Iowa,
President Logan of the Confederated
Trades Union, of Chicago. President
Thurber, of the Autobiography League, of
New York, and Mr.. Hopkins, Of the
Sentry, the leading Greenback organ. 1t
is alleged that the question was squarely
put to Gen. Butler whether he would
accept the nomination for President in
the event he should be the choice Of the
Indianapolis Convention, and that his
reply was favorable.
1t has been known for some time that
Gen. Butler believes that the late de-
cisiOn of the Supreme Court of the United
States on the legal tender question has
great improved the status of the Green
back party, though he has no idea that it
will be able alone to achieve victory
and elect him to the Presidency, for his
schemes are no doubt more deeply laid
than that.
The New York conference suggests that
the plan will be for the GTeenbackers to
lead off with the Butler movement. Then
the anti-monOpolists, who have their con-
vention at Philadelphia, on the 14th Of
May, will indOrse it. The Labor Party
has its convention at Chicago on the Both
of July, and it will be expected to fall
into line.
or course a grand idea will be to use
the support Of these parties as levers to
influence the National Democratic Con-
vention. 1t will be urged, probably, by
strong lobby that with all this outside
support Butler is the only man that can
win.
This has been given as Buffers plan,
but if he has any hope of getting the
Democratic nomination he might as well
abandon it at.once. The national Demo-
cratic party IS not ready to eat such a
mess of crow by good deal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
She was Up in Geometry.

"Sir,r sharply remarked pretty Bos-
ton girl, moving away from young New
Yorker who was seated on the same sofa
with her and exhibited a disposition to
abridge the distance between them, s'sir,
the radius vector Of your orbit is getting
too short"
The young man turned pale, felt around
for his legs in stupefed sort OF way,
seemed to recover some confidence on dis
covering that they were still there, arose
and fed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Young Men, Middle Aged Men, and All
Men who suffer from early indiscretions
will find Aliens Brain Food the most pow
erful invigorant ever introduced: once
restored by it there is no relapse. Try it;
it never fails. 81; 6 for So. At drug
gists, or by mail from j. II. Allen, SIS
First avenue. New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
A virtuous and Thrifty Firm.

The Hon. William NJ. Evarts figures promi-
nently at mass meetings to promote reform
by the Indictment of public officers. The Hon.
Joseph II. ChOate figures prominently in the
Court of Over and Terminer as counsel for
public officers who have been indicted. The
law firm OF Evarts. Southmayd & Choate
carries on business at the same old stand as
heretofore. Thus virtue and industry pros
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Mr.. William Jones, the other man who
shot at Guiteau, has been heard from at
last. His case was called in the Criminal
Court Wednesday at Washington and set
for trial on the 2Sth inst. Jones appears
TO have had much better luck in some
respects than Sergeant Mason. The in
dictment against him for assault with
intent to kill was found over two years
ago, and the trial has been continued
until the only direct witness against him
is said to be dead, and hence the pFoba-
bility is that he will be acquitted with
out much trouble. Doubtless the only
thing that troubles Jones about the case
is that it does not give him sufficient
pOtoriety to enable him to get good
situation in dime museum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Now they charge that the Chicago
post Office is being run on red-hot
schedule in the interests of Logan, and
that the idea Of civil service reform in
that part of the Union has been postponed
indefinitely.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

A constitutional amendment has been
approved by the Connecticut House of
Representatives, favOring biennial ses-
sions Of the Legislature. The COnnecti-
cut statesmen evidently have not studied
the history Of biennial sessions in Geor-
gia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Woman's rights are fully recognized
among the Indians of Arizona. If the So
roses could only see hay train of up
wards Of twenty loaded squaws driven
into town by a noble red man, they might
get some new ideas on the question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

There is almost a suspicion abroad that
Gen. Graham did not whip Osman Digna
half SO badly as he thought he did. 1t is
considered little curious that he should
be ordered to take water after such a
series of splendid victories.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

The sweeping Democratic victory in
tbs Chicago municipal elections Tuesday
has put the Tribune TO bowling about the
Democratic ring machinery in that city.
Verify, the bloody banner seems doomed
10 trail in the dust
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
The Battle not to the Strong.

There are not great many Republicans in
this State who desire the nomination of Presi
dent Arthur, but they make an imposing
showing for their numbers. They are
nearly all of them working politicians. They
are experienced, watchful, active, and, of
late. hold
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

The drop in oil is caused by the great
increase in the consumption Of Russian
petroleum in Europe. The oil mOnOpO-
lists are very sorry that they can't so ar
range the tariff as to prevent the con-
sumption of Russian petroleum in Eu-
roma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

It is thought that when the Cincinnati
Commercial G0sette RECEIVERS from the
mysteries into which it has been thrown
by the riot it will be entirely too weak to
wave the bloody shirt with anything like
its wOnted vigOr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

The DanyIlle investigation appears to
have passed completely out Of Senator
sherman's control. The evidence that
has lately been educed is enough to de-
stroy all the old reprobate's cOld-blOOded
enthusiasm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

1t is now asserted that Judge Axtell, OF
New Mexico, is by no means as bad a
man as has been charged. Mr.. E. b.
Wiegand, Special Examiner of the De-
partment of Justice, has testified before
the Springer committee that there is moth
ing against Judge Axtelps integrity, but
that he is untitled for the position he oe-
cupies because of his "unjudiciaP'
methods. The Judge would rather be con-
sidered fool than knave.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

Editor Dana. of the New York Sun, is
still rummaging around among the an
cient temples of Mexico. 1t is thought
that he is searching the tombs of the
Aztecs in the hope of finding mummy
that will suit him for Presidential can
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

The stab at Gen. Boynton resulted in no
damage to his person or reputation, and
the question naturally arises-''who Will
Keiler murder nOw|
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05

General Chinese GOrdOn's magnificent
bluff game has proven total failure in
the Soudan. 1t is suspected that the
False Prophet holds a straight flush.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-05
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