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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
RAILROAD NEWS.

Col. W. c. Wallace, of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad, was registered at
the Screven House yesterday.
Superintendent X. G. Fleming, of the
Savannah. Florida and Western Railway,
accompanied by his family, have gone to
New Orleans and Will spend some days at
the exposition
The work Of grading the Tavares, Or
landO and Atlantic Railroad is steadily
progressing. They are now in the vicinity
OF Virginia, having graded the line from
Tavares. There are some low places yet
to be filled with trestlewOrk. On the
south end they are grading between Or
landO and ApOpka.
A charter has been granted by Florida
for the building of a railroad from Cedar
Kew 60 BranfOrd, on the SuWannee river.
The incOrpOratOrs.Of the company are: r.
Y. II. Thomas, J. :. Bedford, f. A.
Wolfe. IL. &. Benson, j. h. Richards and
j. o. Andrews. Iti proposed to make
Darby's NH the terminus of the road.
There is every probability that this road
will be built and very soon.
Dublin Gazette: A meeting of the board
of directors of the ID. & W. Railroad was
held in the court house on last Tuesday.
The board of directors was filled out,
making eight in number. The following
are the names of the gentlemen who con-
stitute the board: Dennis Kea, Charles
W. Brantlv, w. S. Ramsay, Charles
Hicks. II. b. Donaldson, r. H. High
tower. J. T. COney and W. W. Robinson.
The work on the road was ordered to
commence on Jan 20, or as soon as the
survey is completed. The people of Con-
dor being desirOus of having the road to
touch their town, a committee was ap-
pointed to ascertain what inducements
they would Cffer:
Ocala Banner; We have been assured
that the 5. s., .. & G. Road will soon be
commenced. In conversation with Hon.
w. T. Sylvester, the President of the
road, this week, we were informed by
that gentleman that earnest and active
work would be commenced clearing the
right of way between Jan. l and 10. At
a meeting of the directors held in this
city Tuesday niCht it was decided to issue
bonds sufficient to commence the work Of
clearing and grading. Messrs- Sylvester,
Gruelle, Agnew and Weathers, stock
holders and prime movers, were IN at
tendance at this meeting, and these gen
tlenen assure us that they mean busi-
ness. Two routes have been surveyed
one by Camp lizard and the other by Blue
Spring, but we are not authorized to say
which route will be chosen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
BLAINEs MIsCHIEF MAKING
His HandiwOrk Seen in the Davis De-
bate and in the Advisory Board Dis
patch.

His HandiwOrk Seen in the Davis De
bate and in the Advisory Board Dis
patch.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Blaine is get
ting to be almost as active as he was dur
ing the late campaign. Democratic Sem
ators trace to his mischievous influence
two very recent attempts to embarrass
President Cleveland. They hold him re-
spODsible for the debate over the Sherman
Jefferson Davis controversy, which they
say he had precipitated with view to
stir the Southern Democrats UP in the
hope that they might say or do something
which would be offensive to the people of
the North. They regret that any South
ern Senator suffered himself to be drawn
into debate on this subject, but they think
that what was said by Southern men will
not be obnoxious to the sense of
right of any man. 1t was because they
detected Blaine's purpose that the lead
ers OF the Democratic side cut the debate
off so promptly yesterday, suffering only
two Democrats, Messrs. Brown and
Vance, to speak, and suffering them only
because they had been mentioned by Mr..
Sherman. The other attempt was that
embodied in the Washington dispatch
published recently in New York which
stated that a Southern advisory board had
been created, composed of Southern Sena-
tors, who were to distribute the patronage
of the South for Cleveland. This report
was absolutely untrue. 1t is so pro-
nounced by all the Southern Senators. in
cluding those who were mentioned as
members of the board.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
ALABAMA's UNIVERSITY.
The States Selections of Land for 4
Granted by Secretary Teller.

The States Selections of Land for it
Granted by Secretary Teller.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The Secretary
Of the Interior has instructed the Com
missioner of the Land Office that under
TIE act of April %, 1884, the State selec-
tions for the University of Alabama are
entitled to be admitted upon public lands
not embraced in subsisting grants by the
United States, subject, of course, to any
legal priorities existing at the date of Sc
lection. The Secretary holds that there
is no requirement in the act, and the
department does not require that
lists of selections shall be pub
lished, or that any preliminary
affidavit of freedom from settlement
shall be required of the State agents, but
that settlers claiming adversely in order
to defeat the right of the State must file
their claims within the time required bv
law and comply with the requirements
of the settlement laws as to settlement
and publication. Where, after the lapse
of the prescribed period, no adverse claims
are filed, State selections are entitled to
prevail. Where claims are found supe-
rior to those of the State, the act allows
new selections to make up the quantity
allowed in the granting act. The order
governs the disposition of 46,0S0 acres of
land.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DAY IN
THE LEGISLATURE.

Bills Introduced by the Dozen in the
Two HOuses-What the Most ImpOr-
tant Have for Their Obiect-The
News of Jacksonville.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 14.-BiIls were in
troduced in the Senate to-day as follows:
By Mr.. DeLand-Relating to the gene
raj Incorporation law; also bill grant
ing additional powers to the Palatka and
Indian River Railroad Company.
By Mr.. Mallory-Regulating the re-
turn of executions, and also bill pro-
viding a remedy against loss on Sheriff,s
bona.
By Mr.. Notwithstanding the State
capital to Gainesville.
By Mr.. BrysOn-Prohibiting the sale of
drugs in grocery stores in places where
drug stores are.
By Mr.. Shear-In aid of Florida's New
Orleans exhibit, and also bill confirm
ing the organization of the Jacksonville
Railroad Company and enlarging its
powers.
By Mr.. McKinne-Relating to the ap-
polntment of receivers for deteriorated
railroads.
BY Mr.. tripling-Appo.nting a super
intendent of the penitentiary.
Mr.. Lesly's bill relating to the intro
NuCbAOd VI NllbbEu lusIIuLlCuJS as evil
dence was recOmmitted. Mr.. McKinne's
bill requiring Justices of the Peace to
give bond was recOmmitted.
Mr.. Landrun's bill relating to the TAX
ing of the census of Florida for 1885 was
carried over.
The following bills were introduced in
the House:
BY MIR. Clinton-Changing the sale of
government lands.
BV Mr.. YOunp- Drovopffre, tho eo1o of
obscene literature.
By Mr.. Green-Abolishing the Board of
Public Instruction.
BY Mr.. Ewing-Granting land to the
Canal and Land Company.
BY Mr.. RobinsOn-Relating to the col
lection of revenue.
The bill passed the House, authorizing
the Governor to appoint seven Commits
sloners to take charge OF city govern
ments In certain cases, which is intended
for the relief of Pensacola.
Inc afternoon session was devoted to
the second reading of bills. The Assem-
Dly Dill, apprOpriating 900 to FlOrida's
EXHIBIT at New Orleans, was withdT avn.
The new Judges of the Supreme Court
took their seats this morning.
THE NEWS AT JACKSONVILLE,
JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 14.-There is some
harsh feeling among the citizens in con-
sequence of the removal of the post office.
Considerable business is likely to spring
up here in the shipment of naval stores
and lumber.
Orange trees are blooming at Mandarin
in this county.
Swami 81 Williams, of Fernandina. have
purchased 100000 acres of land of ID. l..
1ulee, 10000 acres of which is situated
on the celebrated Gulf HummOck.
Judge Settle will preside at the United
States Court in Savannah for two days.
1t is thought that the United States
Court room and the offices of the Collector
OF Customs and Internal Revenue will be
removed to the Shoemaker Block.
The colored Grand Lodge of MasOns is
in session here.
The city is infested with thieves and
tramps.
There are 1,504 public schools in Flor
ida. The number has more than doubled
during the past six years. The school
fund has largely increased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
BERNHARDT,s ROMANCE.

OFF with the Old Love, On with the New.
PARIS, Jan. 12.-In recent interview
with the correspondent of the EUepi110
Telegram Sarah Bernhardt revealed her
intention OF petitloning for a divorce. Cir
cumstances obliged her to postpone the
realization of her project. 1t was again
reported that Sarah intended to get a di-
voFce, but until tonight she has steadily
refused to deny or confirm the rumOr.
Your correspondent caught her as she
was leaving her house for the Porte Saint
Martin tonight and asked what truth
there was in the report. After some hesi-
tation Sarah replied: ''The matter is verv
delicate. / had resolved to say nothing
about it. AS you insist, however, l can
tell you that l have had an offer of mar
riage from an Englishman under circum-
stances so strange and romantic as to be
almost incredible. No, 1 really cannot
tell you his name. / have not made up
my mind what answer L shall give him.
AS soon as 1 have 1 will let you know"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
HAzEN STILL IN HOT WATER.
Lieut.. Darlington Turns the Tables by
Preferring Charges

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Gen. Hazen's
formal charges against Assistant Adju-
tant Gen. McKeever are accompanied by
a note from Lieut.. Col. Sheridan in reply
to memorandum of Lieut.. Gen. Sheri-
dan, that there was nothing in the in
formal charges Gen. Hazen
preferred against Gen. Nc
Keever to justify his trial by
court martial. In this note Gen. Hazen
says that he cordially yields to Gen.
Sheridan's wishes in the matter, but that
''such publicity has been given to the
subject that 1t is but Just to Lieut.. Col.
Mckeever that l now make the charges
that he may have an opportunity, if it is
thought best, to refer them to him
to withdraw his Objectionable
statements with any reparation
Gen. Hazen disclaims that there is any
thing personal to himself in what he Gen.
McKeever) did, but he says: sit seemed a
plain and simple duty, alike to the men of
my command so carelessly wrOnged, to
due regard for discipline, and to proper
sense of what should actuate an officer of
the army, that official notice should be
taken of his actions . He then relates in
detail, as the ground for the charges, the
Objectionable remarks alleged to have
been made by Gen. McKeeVer regarding
the management of the Arctic expedition
under Lieut.. Greely. 1t is understood
that the charges have been returned to
Gen. HaZen, and that no official notice
will be taken OF them. 1t is understood
that Lieut.. Darlington sent to the Secre-
tary of War to-day formal charges against
Gen. Hazen founded upon statements
recently made by the latter to Lieut.. Carl
ingtOn's discredit. The charges, it is
said, are of conduct unbecOming an officer
and gentleman, and the specifications
set forth an instance of alleged lying and
SANDER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
FRENCH sPoLIATIoN CLAIMS.
The House Passes the Senate Bill Re-
ferrIng Them to the Court of Claims.

The House Passes the Senate Bill Re-
ferring Them to the Court of Claims.
w WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-No one will be
more surprised, probably, than the de-
scendants of the claimants themselves by
the announcement that the Senate bill,
referring the French spOlIation claims
to the Court of Claims, passed the House
to-day by vote of 1S1 to II. Having
passed both houses it now goes to the
President, who will in all probability sign
it, and so it will shortly become a law.
This will be the first step toward the pay
ment OF these long postponed claims. The
claimants have gotten as tar as this be-
fore only to be disappointed by
the Presidential veto, but it is
probable that this time their bill
will be signed. The bill passed to-day
only refers the claims to the Court Of
Claims for judicial investigation, which
Will slft out the true from the false. But
this Will put them far forward on the road
to payment. The New England members
supported the bill ZealOusly, Messrs. Rice.
OF Massachusetts, and Milliken, of Maine,
making speeches reviewing the interest
ing history of the claims and maintaining
the right of the claimants to at least a iu-
dicial examination of their claims. The
only argument of the opposition was old.
When Daniel Webster made one OF the
three dozen favorable reports made in
Congress on these claims it was that the
claims were old, and therefore ought to
be outlawed. To this the friends of the
bill responded that the fact that Justice
mad been delayed furnished no reason for
denying justice at this late day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
ST. JOHN AS A COMMODITY.
Ex-Secretary Weeks Expresses a Belief
that the Governor was in the Market.

Ex-Secretary Weeks Expresses a Belief
that the Governor was in the Market.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 14.-Joseph D. Weeks,
late Secretary of the Republican National
Committee, in an interview tonight said :
81 have read carefully the interview with
j. S. Clarkson, of the Des M0ines ReqtSter.
in the Chicago Tribune of Tuesday, Jan.
13, regarding overtures made by Gov. St..
John to sell out to the Republicans in
the late campaign. AS it was well
known that was PrOhibitionist, though
not a St. JOhnlte, both Mr.. ClarksOn
and Mr.. Kerens kept me informed as to
the Overtures made and showed me the
correspondence. So far as l am ac-
quainted with the facts, and | had knowl-
edge of almost every instance referred to
in Mr.. Clarkson's interview, he states
them correctly. 1 have seen orlgI-
mails of letters of James F.
Legate to Messrs. Clarkson and
Kerens, and have copies of them, taken
from the originals by myself, and these
letters as given by Mr.. Clarkson and Mr..
Kerens are correct. | believed at the
time, and still believe, that MIR. Legate
was representative of John p. st. John,
and acted with his full knowledge and
CONSENT,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
EAsT-BOUND FREIGHT CUTS.
Chicago Railroads Trying to Checkmat,
the Shipments via New Or1aaDs

chicago Railroads Trying to Checkmate
the Shipments via New Orleans.
CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-The Tribune saws ::
"The diversion from Chicago of the grain
traffic from Kansas and Nebraska points
via st. Louis and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, and also from St. Louis bv'
barge lines to New Orleans, is having its
effect on East-bound freight rates from
Chicago and other Western points. Ithas
been rumored for several days that East
bound freight rates are again being seri-
ously cut from this city, and it is claimed
that the heavy increase in business dur
ing the past week is due to that fact. The
Othclals OF the regular pool lines emphati-
cally deny that their lines have been cut
ting rates, and they insist that if any cut
ting OF rates is being done it must be by
lines having an outlet to the East in a
roundabout way, and which are not men,
bers of the Joint Executive Committee.
However this may be, there can be no
doubt that East bound freight rates are
not maintained"
The Tribune then goes on to assign the
above reason as the basis for Commits.
siOner Fink's call for a. meeting of the
Presidents and General Managers of all
the roads, members OF the Joint Execu-
tive Committee, to be held in his office in
New York tO-mOrrOw
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
PORK PACKERS TRIED OUT.
BIG STEALS UNEARTHED.
A Deal of JObbery in the Claims {
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A Deal of JObbery in the Claims of
District 0f Columbia Contractors.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-After the
House District Committee ceased holding
regular meetings last session the bill to
provide for the adjudication of claims of
contractors under the old Board of Public
Works by the Court of Claims was by
some means reported to the House. The
report said that claims to the amount of
5000, 900 were involved. The bill has Gre
ated alarm, and the House District Com
mittee has investigated. 1t is found that
the bill is so loosely drawn, evidently by
interested parties, that it will throw open
the door to claims amounting to about
S6,000,000, most of which are, in the
language of a member of the committee,
~'clean steals" Another meeting will be
held tomorrow, when the committee will
instruct one of its members to withdraw
the bill from the House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
AN EXTRA SESSION POSSIBLE.
Danger That Some of the Appropria.
tfOns VIII Not be Passed.

Danger That Some of the Appropria-
tiOns viii Not be Passed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-There is a feel
ing in some Congressional quarters that
the outlook for an extra session is unusu-
ally good for this season of the year. 1t
would seem to be trifle early to figure
up as closely as this, but not a few can be
found who deem it improbable that Con-
gress will be able to dispose of the appro-
priation bills. Mr.. Randall has already
warned the House of its danger, and
coupled his warning with the admOnition
to his party associates that an extra ses-
sion would be disastrous to the Demo-
cratic party. But things move along with
the usual deliberatiOn. Deductlng Sun
days, eulOgy days, Feb. % and
days set apart for the cOnsidera-
tion of private and District of Columbia
business, there are but about twenty-five
days left in which to perfect necessary
national legislation. AS all of the heavy
bills are yet to come there is not a single
hour wasted without endangering their
passage. Added to the ordinary causes
Of delay is the present anomalous attitude
of the two houses toward each other. The
anxiety Of the Democratic leaders of the
House to prevent an extra session is not
shared by the majority in the Senate. In
the matter of prerOgative, too, the Senate
is ispractically unit. 1t will have to be here
after March anyhow, and what is more
natural than for it to be little careless
as to whether it puts the House to the
trouble and political embarrassment of
being here also? This obvious advantage
of the Senate will be brought out more
distinctly when the conference commit
tees are shaping legislation in the closing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
$4,000 Short in His Account.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 14.-Since Friday
last ThOs. H. Graham, Cashier of the
Baltimore and Ohio works at Mt. Clare,
has been missing. Last night he left
town, and the officials of the road COM
menced investigation of his accounts. 1t
was found that a shortage of over $40, 900
existed for which no explanation was
made. The company is protected by
good bondsmen. Mr.. Graham has been
in the employ of the company for a num-
Der of years, and was widely known and
highly respected. He is at present a
member Of the School Board, and has
been member of the City Council. His
friends think that he has gone to Canada.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
The Great Southern Remedy.

Rosadalis cures Scrofula, Rheumatism.
White Swelling, Gout, Goitre, Consump-
-tion, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility, Mala-
ria, and all diseases of kindred nature
arising from an impure condition of the
blood. After physicians have failed to
cure, single bottle of Rosadalis seems to
effect such a marked change as to give
new hope and life. Read this letter:
81 have been a great sufferer with in
flammatOry rheumatism for the last
twelve months. was induced to try
your preparation, ROsadalis, and 1 have
been greatly benefited. My hands and feet
are still enlarged, but / feel so much
better that l want TO continue taking the
ROsadalis. MRS. M. Y. DANCE,
"RehObOth. Ya.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
prIvatIon Id hari.hins. a nhrsica1 -.

hiiNatiOn and hardships, a physical yVrecl-
.i 4 i,e man went 10 Ohio, and there married an
oLner VIE. and soon had another large family
growing up around him. To the surDTise ~ al
he arrived IN DahIOnega one dav Iszf y,-aeL
accom- panied by grown son by the Ohio
Wlle- lmpelled, lt Is supposed. bv a desire 10
- Hl7 ouapflng ana his aged father, who still
uNe1 near bahlOnega, an honest straiphtfor
Wdfu ul4 man. One of his sons. who was t,,-o
years old when deserted. but now q mar ana
married, happened. TO be in town the dav his
,l', Ctine Int "a. Mhlie dong some trading
%IoIn4 town an old citizen, who had knoVgS
MS rather before he left, said to him. - saw
your lalher IN town TINS evening" He could
HaIIiy beieVe II, but the young man. who re-
ihemoereu nothing Of his father and had only
heaiu from him indirectly curing Am these
years went out t. see If really his father y~es
10 5n Town lie found him at one Of the hotels.
Inc ldtncr seemed 10 De very clad 10 200 tbo
boy whom he had left i'm his m0theris Ian IL IL
property. eOOu
The alleged attempt Of an Eatonton ner-
chanJ named Palmer 10 destroy his store Nv
IRE in order 10 realize the amount of ms in
suFance, has thrown the town into a wbiri of
excitement. The attempt az incendIarisn1
W4s 20 pain that the agent cancelled the
policies at once. About go O'clock TuesdaS-
morning citizens who live near tho 111I,ii5
square were startled from their sIeen Nv a
number OF pistol shots at Palmer's store and
riis5 - Ior he-p. Upon arrival at the store
Le-1li,L anu young man named Knowles
were Iouhu much excited. with their smoking
TeVolyers IN their hands They claimed thaf
tue5 went 70 the store about l0Or II O'Clock to
watch. Al hey had been IN the store several
nours, i,1. when they heard some one insert a Key
ihto one OF the locks, there being two on the
door. and unlOcki They cooked their MS
lols ami awaited developments. After a
pt47e another key was inserted in the other
-och' ana after unlocking 10 the door was
pushed open. Jus at this moment a flash of
Isnthin8 revealed a man in the doorway. ami
Ialmer and Knowles fired. The form ran and
lhey pursued u out Of the door. emptvipg
their pistols. Palmer showed two bullet holes
IN the door and facing, where ne thinks his
Arst TWO shots took effect, and as no place
as found made by Knowles pistol thew con-
lueutly assert that Knowles must have struck
MIN, and believe that the whole thing will
soon DC unrayeled. In conversation Wednes-
Idy morning Palmer said that he knew he
was suspected of the attempt at incendiarism.
nut tudt Tuesday mornings developments
Would satisfy anyone that he was entirely in
Aoceni- ana that he would demand a thorough
investigation Of the Whole matter by the next
grand jury Other parties assert that the
!asl work was only another scheme TO shield
hlmseI and divert suspicion from him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-15
OIL MILLS STILL IN A POOL.
The Reported Disruption the Result of
an Outside NIilIs Advance in Prices

The Reported Disruption the Result of
an Outside MilI's Advance in Prices.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 14.-The dissolution of
the pool of the cotton seed oil mills in the
Mississippi valley, as reported from
Vicksburg, is a mistake. The combina-
tion formed last September in Memphis
still holds. The present trouble is re-
stricted alone to the price to be paid for
cotton seed. At the time the cOmbina-
tiOns was formed all the oil mills in the
valley, from st. Louis to New Orleans.
Joined together, excepting one mill in
New Orleans. This mill recently ad-
vanced the price of cotton seed from
the fixed rate of $S per ton on
the bank of the river to 50 80 and $40 ac-
cordlng to location. The combination
mills are now paying the advanced price
Tor cotton seed, which gave rise to the re-
port that the pool had been broken.