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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-12
SAVINGS OF FREEDMEN.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOSSES
RECOMMENDED.

An Appropriation of $3.50, OOO SUM
Client to Enable Payment in Full to
CreditOrs-Unswervin Faith OF the
DepOsitOrs that They Wtl Recover All
Their Earnings.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Comptroller
Cannon, ex-oficIo Commissioner of the
Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company,
has made report to Congress in regard
to the affairs of that institution, from
which it appears that the total payments
made to creditors of the company aggre-
gate 81, 72O, $50, leaving to be paid under
the provisions OF the act OF February II,
1883, the sum of SS,526. The Commissioner
renews his recommendation for the relief
by Congress of the unfortunate creditors
OF the institution, and adds: ga great
majority of them are OF the poorest and
most 1lliterate of our people. Many of
them have grown old and decrepit. 1t
seems impossible for these people to real
ize that they are to be deprived or have
lost portion Of their earnings which
years ago they so hard TO acquire and
save"
FAITH OF THE DEPosIToRs.
Thousands of them to this day believe
that the dividends paid them by the Com
missioner are but interest on or the earn
their original deposits will be returned to
them. No explanation seems to convince
them to the contrary, and calls are made
daily both orally and in writing for their
money. Nor ought it to be considered
strange or unreasonable, in view OF all
the circumstances, for these people to look
to the government for reimbursement OF
their losses. The company was chartered
by Congress for their special benefit to
encourage industry and thrift, and most
OF Its branches were presided over by
commissioned and uniformed officers of
the government. 1t was but natural,
therefore, for them to assume that the
government would see to the proper man.
agement of the institution, and would
protect them from loss.
THE OBJECTIONS RAISED.
Objection has been made to the grant
ing of this relief on the ground Of its dan
gerous tendency as q precedent. This APP
Drehension l think groundless. There
never was but one Freedman's bank.
There will never be another. From the
gradual diminution of the amount called
for on account of several dividends de-
clared it is estimated that the sum of
$950,000 would cover the deficiency be-
tween the amount paid (62 per cent. and
the amount to which creditors likely to
call for the same we're entitled at the time
Of the failure of the company.
The Commissioner submits bill de-
signed to accomplish the desired relief,
and says that if the relief is granted a
provision should be made for the transfer
to the United States of the remaining
assets of the company, as it lie probable
| that a considerable sum may yet be
realized from assets now regarded Of but
little or no value.
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CoyFIRMATIONS CERTAIN
rur EXTREMIST SENATOR'S IN
THE MINORITY.

-, sherman, Hale and Hoar of
Tsurse the Leaders OF Those Filled
,,, sDleen-Edmunds Chairman of
w. Caucus Adjournment Without
Date.
W,gHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Republi-
an senator's met in caucus at IL O'clock
Nj. morning, and continued in session
".tn o'clock. Senator Sherman re-
stoned his position as Chairman of the
s.nons. and Senator Edmunds was unan-
,moisly elected to the place. This action
wasd due to the fact that no Senator has
/ .vor been Chairman of caucus and pre-
/ siding officer of the Senate at the same
,ma and Senator Sherman felt it incum-
bsnt upon him not to depart from the
4 ,ns Of presidents. The action of the eau
an. committee in the arrangement of
4 Ss Chairmanships of the Senate COM
wsees. in deciding to tender to Sena-
n n, Sewell that of the joint committee
n " library, aud to Senator Logan his old
+ lace on military affairs was ratified.
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Nearly all the time was devoted to dis
; msSion of the line OF policy to be adopted
award the Presidential appointments.
Va formal action was taken and none was
uopOsed.
u The Senators expressed their views
reelv and were found to be practically
Unanimous against the adoption of any
General policy OF opposition, but were
,reed upon the ACCESSIBILITY of treating
pSeb nomination upon its merits. Opin-
Ons we're expressed and generally as
seped to that good men appointed to
Office because they were Democrats should
he confirmed, except in cases where their
#ppdecessOrs were removed upon trumped
Ip or unfOunded charges brought for the
*pIrpOse OF making preteXts for the crea-
i ton Of vacancies. In such cases it was
rrged that the nominations should be
! held up to give the removed officials an
opportunity for vindicatiOn. The Senators
Who we're present express the opinion
hat this plan for the present will govern
z be course Of the Republicans.
THE EXTREMISTS OUTNUMBERED.
The extreme critics of the appointments
mnd that they could not bind all their
Oleagues to oppose the confirmation of
Limitations good in themselves, but
bade to I'll vacancies caused by suspen-
hon. Messrs. Logan, Sherman, Hale,
boar, and others, including, oddly enough,
John |. Mitchell, OF Pennsylvania. are
aid to have made very vigorous speeches
favor Of a determined opposition
the confirmation of all nom-
latiOns save those good in them
elyes, and made to fill vacancies caused
the expiration of terms. Messrs. ALI
q On, Henderson, Cameron of Pennsylvania,
Dawes, Platt and Van Wyck are named
among those who favored the policy of
Dnsdering each case on its merits re-
STdess Of the status of the office when it
pas filed The failure of the extremists
unite the Republicans in opposition
the Presidents nominations insures
Dir consideration or them. The Presi-
Tent has regarded the threatened Oppo-
ton Of the Republican Senators to his
ominatiOns with compOsure. If he has
mistake appointed an unfit man to
bee he does not wish him confirmed.
TO the rest Of bis appointments be feels
uneasiness. The caucus adjourned
th0ut day.
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SUICIDE ar FAIRBURN.
An Overdose OF Morphine Taken by a
Prominent Merchant.


Prominent Merchant.
FAIRBURN, GA, Dec. 11.-JOs. Brantly,
well-known citizen and once promi-
nent merchant of this place, died from an
overdose of morphine this evening.
About six months ago Mr.. Brantly be-
came affected with some mental aberra-
tion. He continued to grow worse until
he became perfectly insane. He was ar
raigned before Ordinary Beavers and was
declared to be insane, and was sent to the
asylum. About weeks ago he returned
home to his family apparently in good
health. He continued in good health
until about two weeks ago, when
his mind became effectud somewhat
as at first. During this time
he has made repeated attempts to com
nit suicide, and all failed until last Mon
day, when he procured 81 by some means
and went to Palmetto, Ga, and bought a
bottle of morphine, which he used moder-
ately until Thursday, when he took an
overdose with the express purpose OF
committing suicide, and so notified his
family. Mr.7Brantley will be inferred in
the Fairburn Cemetery by the side of his
wife. He leaves five children to mourn
his loss, ~
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ON TO soUDAN.
The Mistake of Abandoning DOngOla
Acknowledged.

LONDON, Dec. lit has for some time
been pointed out by military critics that
the abandonment OF Dongola was a mis-
take which would have to be repaired.
The activity and daily increasing strength
of the rebel forces have at length attrac-
ted the attention OF the government to
the serious state of affairs in Egypt, and
to the fact that the present British force
in Egypt is totally inadequate to cope
with the formidable army Of the new
Mahdi. Hence il is announced to-day
that the government has decided to send
a new expedition to Soudan, and it is be-
ing prepared for immediate departure for
Egypt.
STRENGTH OF THE FRONTIER FORCE.
The frontier field forcein Egypt consists
of about $500 men under command Of
Brig. Gen. Greenfell, one-half of the force
being British and the remainder Egyptian.
The force is thus divided to the extreme
south. At Anasheh and other small out
posts there are about 200 English troops
and 1900 Egyptians. In the event OF any
rebel advance these would have to fall
back on Wada Halfa. where there are
some 800 British and 100 Egyptians under
Brig Gen. Butler, thus making a force
Of 1900 British and 1900 Egyptians to de-
fend Egypts frontier. These might be
reinforced by 1,700 British and 1900
Egyptians at present at Korosko, Shellal
and AssOun, but the entire force thus con-
stituted is not sufficient for the safe hold
ing of the Egyptian frontier with the pos
sibility Of trouble in their rear.
ORDERED FORWARD.
That this has been admitted is evident
from the fact that 1900 English and 800
Egyptians have been sent to the front to
reinforce Gen. Greenfell. The force in
Egypt proper, which, with the above field
force, constitutes the command OF Lieut..
Gen. stephenson, consists OF about 5000
British and 1900 Egyptians. Some 1000
OF the former are stationed at Alexan-
dria, the remainder being in Cairo with
small detachments at Assouoant, SueZ
and Port Said. Under Gen. Hudson at
Sualim are about 5000 British and In
dian troops.
-FOUR SOLDIERS SHOT.
CAIRO, Dec. II. 3 A. M.-There is con-
tinuous desultory firing at Koshey Four
British soldiers have been wounded.
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TRADES InfPRovENrENT.
The Output Of Iron and steel Rails In
creased.

The Output Of Iron and steel Rails In.
creased.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE general
manager Of the American Iron and Steel
Association makes the following import
ant statement: Gratifying indication OF
the Improvement OF business In this coun-
try is found in the fact that the steel rail
companies, which, IL viii be remembered,
made compact at Long Branch last sum
mer 10 limit the output TO what then
seemed likely TO equal the wants OF the
railroads for 1886, have already before the
beginning OF the year so nearly
sold the whole OF that estimated
total that they have now increased
The stipulated output by 225,000 tons,
making the present limit for 1876 1000, 600
tons-indeed, number Of manufacturers
had already sold up 10 or beyond their
allotments for the entire year before this
action was taken, being unwilling that
any appearance Of unreadiness or ina
billy TO meet any legitimate demand
should exist. There is therefore not the
least reason TO fear that any buyer or
rails who can satisfy the railmaker OF his
ability TO pay for his purchases will be
unable TO supply his wants Al prices un-
affected by artificial restrictions.
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RULES OF THE HOUSE.

Ssndalrs scheme Not Giving Promise
OF Successful Outcome.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Committee
Rules Of the House will not be able to
port the proposed amendments to the
les tomorrow. The committee held its
aneeting this morning. Mr.. Randall
not present. He was detained by
poitant business, namely, a conference
y Senator j. Donald Cameron, on the
lahon. Tonight the committee met
an, out came TO no conclusion. 1t will
Oe able to report. it is stated, until
AI week. Meanwhile, MIR. RandalPs
ofmal conference OF Democrats, which
hot occur tonight, is, the Randall
SILL insist. to be neld.
THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME.
Whether this is held or not, 1t seems
We generally expected now that
outcome of it all will
report (Which will be adOpted), en-
!lg the provisions distributing
aAi OF the appropriation bills, pro-
.uug legislation on all of them, and
hitting the majority of the House to
enat Dill shall be considered. It is
stated that in that event Mr.. Ran
wy prefer to be Chairman of the
unittee on Naval Affairs, which will
charge Of the naval appropriations
ana the planning Of the new navy.
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
aef Democratic members Of the APP
aiauons Committee would in that
\. IKE the chairmanships OF other
nulees. Mr.. Holman, for example,
uiaue study last summer OF the In
question, would like to be chairman
" Committee on Indian Affairs. Mr..
uslend, OF Illinois. would like TO be
Iuan oithe Post Office Committee, and
sUhey, Of Alabama, would like to be
man OF military affairs, but other
va lhe Democratic side want all these
.mansnips. For that ofnayal affairs,
ample, Messrs. Hewitt, George ID.
Ac,Adoo Of New York, and Blount
Vlsla are mentioned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-12
GERMAN Army SERVICE.

The Law not 90 be DOdged by Naturaliza-
tion Elsewhere and Then Returning.
BERLIN, Dec. 11.-Die Vossiche ZeItung
publishes a letter from Schleswlg in ref
erence 10 President Cleyeland's message.
In abiding 10 that part OF the message
regarding an apparent tendency on the
part OF the Imperial government
TO extend the scope OF residential
restrictions 10 which returning natural
ICED citizens Of German origin are assert
ed 10 be liable under the laws OF the En-
pire, the writer says: "The German gov
eminent treats alike, regardless Of where
naturalIzed all Germans who emigrate in
order 10 escape military service, and then
return 10 Germany. The government
will not tolerate American or Danish
colonies within it, territory. The 5chlee-
wig expulsion edict IL a warning for
those liable 10 military service n seized
with a desire 70 omigroto. and then re-
turn 10 Germany a. neturalized citizens
or another country"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-12
HAMILTON DEMOCRATIC.
The Peoples Favorites 20 be seate'
After the Long Contest.

The ReOpie'8 EhVDEltoh 70 DO bohbou
After the Long Contest.
COLUMBUS, o., Dec. lit is semi
officially announced that the Supreme
Court will tomorrow morning formally
render decision In the Cincinnati cleo
ton cases which were brought on writ
of error TO the Circuit Court OF that coun-
". and which directed that certificates Of
election be issued 70 the Republican can
didates for Senators. The Supreme Court
win reverse the former decision In all
cases. and the result will be that the
Democratic candidates for the Senate and
House OF Representatives will receive
the certificates Of election. Judge john
son dissents from the opinion OF tho
other three judges. The court has also
granted a preemptory writ Of mandamus
in the case OF the Governor and Secretary
of state against the Clerk OF Hamilton
county, requiring him to make immediate
return OF the election abstracts. The
state canvassing board has adjourned TO
Monday, when Il Is supposed the work OF
canyassing the vote VIII be completed
and the commissions issued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-12
SENATE RULES.
'Oiht Code on the Intercourse of the
Two Houses Considered.

'0int Code on the Intercourse of the
Two Houses Considered.
asuINGroN, Dec. 1.-THE Senate
-l''ee on Rules held Its first meeting
m0fhing and instructed Senator
"s chairman, TO report back 70 the
code OF joint rules for the gov
wv .u. o. Official intercourse between the
uses. The code IL Identical with
r 1 code which the Senate acted
N Years ago, except in respect to
IN, nlch the committee has stricken
|.oinuls rule prohibits the sale Of in
SeIIaa liquors in the capitol building.
cuSs1e mas a rule Of this kind in It's
eylu' and the committee thought IL
l. ba5alry TO incorporate II In the joint
believing the matter was one which
H. e ielt 70 the control Of each house
AZ lts own domain.
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SUICIDE ON THE RAILS.
A Negress at Atlanta Throws Herself
Before Train.

ATLANTA, Dec. u.-Mittie Calhoun, a
negress so years of age, was literally
torn to pieces by an Airline train near
Peachtree creek tonight. The circum-
stances surrounding her death are such
as to warrant the statement that her de-
structi0n was intentional. A short time
before the train reached the bridge over
the creek she was seen by some negro
workmen standing near the track. A few
moments before the engine reached the
bridge the woman was seen 10 take
a red shawl from around her
shoulders, wrap it around her head, and
then throw herself on the track in front
of the approaching train. When the train
was stopped under the influence of the
brakes, the mangled remains of the
woman were found scattered along the
track. They are being gathered together
tonight, and an inquest will be held to-
morrow.
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BRAVERY OF A BAILIFF.
HE SNATCHEs HIS LIFE FROM
THE JAWS OF DEATH.


The Tables Turned on a Prisoner Whe
Had the Drop on Him After a Hard
Fight-The United States Marahapa
Office nc CovingtOn the Scene.
CONVICTION, KY, Dec. ia fatal
ARRAY occurred in the United States Mar
shaPs Office here yesterday. A number
of prisoners were taken from the jail to
that office, which adioins the court room.
All were ushered into the court room ex-
cept Edward O'Neal, who was left in
the office with Bailld Day. The prisoner
was seated near table in the centre Of
the room. In the drawer next to him was
a 44-calibre pistol. AS Day turned after
showing the other prisoners out he was
met by O'Neal, who had in the meantime
taken the pistol from the drawer. Days
first intimation of danger was feeling a
handful OF pepper thrown into his eyes.
As they closed with pain he caught
glimpse OF the pistol barrel leveled at his
head. Instinctively he caught it with his
right hand, and clntched ONeaPs throat
with his left. He bore down on the pistol
as 1t was discharged.
CLOSE sHAvE.
The bullet just grazed his hip. stiII
holding bis grasp, though in agony OF
pain, he bore O'Neal backward, simuIta-
neously wrenched the pistol from his
hand, and pointing il toward his antaQo-
mist, whom he could no longer see fred,
shooting ONeal through the body. The
bullet entered the lower part Of both
lungs, bringing him to the floor. The
whole thing was done in Less time than IL
takes 10 tell 1t. Instantly all was cOnfu-
sion Ia the court room. Doctors were
called, who dressed O'Neaps wound.
which they pronounce necessarily fatal.
The wounded man is 20 years of age, was
originally from Detroit, was said latterly
TO have been a member of counterfeit
ing gang, and was under indictment for
passing counterfeit money.
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KILLS HIMsELF BY ACCIDENT.

Capt. HalmOss, OF La Grange, Meets
with n Tragic End.
La GRANGE, GA, Dec. 11.-Capt. Hal
moss, a prominent citizen Of Harris, Geor-
gia, accidentally shot himself, which re-
suited in his death thirty minutes after
wards. Early this morning be was pre-
parlng to go to West Point, and went into
the hall TO get bis buggy whip. His gun
was In the same rack, and in pulling II
down the whip caught In the hammer,dis'
oharginglthe entire load q the gun into
his body. 10 il said that his life was in
sured in different companies for over
$40 600
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Snocor fnr InlIinna

lar bhiLN0roN, Dec. n. - Secretary
sres as requested the President 70 ask
0f ~ 70 authorize the use OF So, 800
! lay $4,000 appropriated by Con-
|tsitle year "to supply food and other
hi ~ OF life In cases or distress
|se tue Indians not having treaty
|Cbos, temporary relief Of the North
b III ssnnes on Tongue aud Rosebud
|ns,, .alontsna. The department has
dissoh that these Indians are in
''iess Tor want Of food and cloth
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SIX GENTS DAMAGES.

A whole Day Occupied by a Jury I'm
Reaching the Verdict.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE jury in
the United States Circuit Court, In the
suit OF Jos. Y. Glering 70 recover damages
from the publishers OF tho Harrisburg
Sunday telegram for alleged libel, after
beinQ out since 4 O'Clock yesterday AFTER
noon. came into court to-day, and re-
ported that they had not yet agreed on a
verdict. They then ed for further
elaboration, and soon afterwards re-
turned with q verdict In favor OF tbe
complainant. and awarding him damages
In the sum OF six cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-12
sCHuRz ON REFoRnI.
Unexpected Progress Made Since the
Passage OF the Law.

Unexpected Progress Made Since the
Passage or the Law.
BosToN, Dec. ia public meeting
under the auspices of the Boston Civil
Service Reform Association was held this
evening in Music Hall. A large audience
was present, and the platform was occu-
pied by many prominent gentlemen,
among whom were Postmaster
Tobey, ex-Mayor Samuel Cobb,
Hon. q. q. CrOcker. Ed
ward Atkinson, Hamilton A. Hall and
Robert Treat Paine. Darwin T.. Ware
presided, and, after brief remarks, intro
duced Carl schurz. Mr.. SchuTZ replied
to various criticisms passed upon the
subject of civil service reform, dwelling
at some length upon the matter Of official
patronage, which he termed one OF the
principal evils OF the spoils system.
GRATIFYING PROGRESS.
Much moro has already been done, said
the speaker, toward destroying this evil
than the most sanguiue person would
have dared TO predict three years ago, and
with patience and perseverance, still bet
ter results may be hoped for. He quoted
President CleYeland's words on this topic
as given in his message, and urged that
President Cleveland be supported in the
position he has taken. Whether he was
supported by either Of the existing pOlit-
zeal parties the reform movement would
90 forward and would find a party to
carry out its principles.
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A PRINTING BI-CENTENNIAL.
Beginning of the Celebration at Phila
delphIa,

delphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE celebra-
ton Of the two hundredth anniversary of
the introduction of the art Of printing in
the middle colonies began tonight under
the auspices of the Pennsylvania Histori-
cal Society at the hall of the society. Rev.
George Dana BOardman, ID. D., delivered
an address on "The Art OF Printing In
America"
A number of prominent publishers and
literary men were present. Rev. Board
man traced the history of the art OF
printing through two centuries, the first
production being the issue in Philadelphia
in 1885 Of an almanac for 1886 by William
Bradford, the only copy Of which in exis-
tence has been purchased by the society
from DIR. King, Of Newport.
CALLED TO NEW YORK.
In 1898 the Council OF New York passed
a resolution inviting the printer to come
to that province, offering him a salary OF
$40 a year and "half the benefit Of his
printing besides what serves the public"
Bradford, having previously obtained
from friends in Philadelphia remission
OF his obligation TO do their printing, at
once accepted the offer. He renamed in
New York until his death, May %, 1852,
at the age Of 90 years.
The first newspaper printed in the Brit
ish North American colonies was the Bos-
ton Neles Letter, started in Boston
in 1918 by John Campbell. The first
American edition of the Bible in English
was printed in this city by Robert Aitkln
in 1852 and in 1884. The first daily news
paper in the United States was issued by
John Dunlap and was called the Penn
svludnia Pocket. II is now the Philadel-
mia North American.
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WASHINGTON, Dee. 1.-The Post
master General has made an order fixing
the fees ON international money orders on
and after January, 1885. as follows; For
sums not exceeding $40, lOc.; over slg
and not exceeding $40, 2Oc.; over S2o ana
not exceeding $50. Soc; over $40 ana MOI
exceeding $40. lOc.; over $40 ana NOT OK,
ceeding $50, soc. This II a reduction Of
one-third OF the present rates.
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sYLvANTA, GA, Dec. Ito. q. Ever
EFT, OF Bullock county, and Miss Hattie
Scott, Of this place we're married yoeter-
day morning. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. ID. u. Roberts, Al the resi-
dence Of the brides brother. The happy
couple left on the train soon after Tor Mr..
Everotrs home, carrying with them the
best Mlnhaa of many lrlnnda.