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CLEAREO We srERDAY.

Steamship Chattahoochee, Catherine, New
Iorg--G NJ ~Orrel.
Bark eraei tPort, Refs, oporto-Chas
Green's Son \ Co.
Bark Xenophou Nor, EcEersberg, Liver
poo $ 7 ShOter n Co.
Schr Lewis X Cot ngham, Pedrick, New
Haven-Fenimore 4 johnson.
Sem Harry Pre-cOtt, Turner, 81 Simons, in
ballast, to load for BOston-JOs A Roberts &
Co.
Jos A Roberts 4 Co.
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Per steamship Chattahoochee. for New
York-W McAvery and wife. Mrs A DeMar-
tin. c II Tiers, J n Meyargeye and wife, 7
Creegan.
Persteamer David Clark. from Brunswick
and way landings-James Walker wife ant
daughter, Mr. Thompson and wife, } Rauers,
Mr. Lamar, Mr. Hoist. & g Allen, and deck.
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? WI NWIdkJ6S, NtIIUW Y lIll-' ~ OWsN UWJ-
PoULTRY.-Marset steady, demand Good.
supply heavy. EGGs.-In good demand. market
arm and moderately supp'ied. PEANUTs-Am-
pie stock; demand light; native peanuts IN
light request at quotations. SUGAR.-Georgia
and Florida, nominal; none in market.
II 'NEY.-No demand; nominal. Sweet pota-
toes fully supplied; demand moderate.
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SAILED YE TERDAY.
MEMORANDA.

Steamship Chattahoochee. New York.
Steamship Prinz brscht Ger, Bremen.
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ner.J II Es'll. Fretwell 4 n, NJ c Hopkins,
g Haas Z NJ Gilbert h Co, A Hanley. \ Hell
Ter, G Nj Heidi n Co, HolcOmbe. G \ Co, + w
X Human, Hainrs \ d, A b HUI Hei man,
ID II he 'nedy, E keitier, ippman Bros, j
Lynch, Jno Lyons q Co. Lindsay Il NJ, Order,
ID Les err, E Lowell n Son, NJ Mendel \ Bro,
Lee Roy Myers. r ID McDouell, Palmer Bros,
Melnhard Bros Il 20. j Miller n Co, Order
W d Simkias. Mathew Br,s, Orier notify Geo
Chapman Il Sons, Ohi8uder Bros, W T o en-.
) Pearson, Southern Elk Co, + Reedy, W +
Reed, VIM Sheihing, schr Bertha, } Silva.
Teepe Il o, Weed n } z Williams. A IL
Thos West, Bertha Won Huler, S,F&w Ry,
City 4 Sab Ry, Chas n Sav Ry.
THE Coloneley Of the R5val Horse Guards,
vacant by the death II Lord Slrathnairn, has
been held by lhir cen Dukes, three VI arquises,
four Earls, two NiscOunts, two Barons, one
Knight aud one Comm nor
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shinulnn sntrIIinrnrr.
Dec 8. lSs5.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

Steamship VIM Crane, Billups, Baltimore
JAS 3 West \ Co.
steamer David Clark, Daniels, Brunswick
aud way landings-C Williams, Agent.
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Boston and Savannah
STEAMSHIP CO.
FOR BOSTON DIRECT.

THE frst-c'aas iron steamships ~ this com.
Il pany ere aoD0iuted 10 sail every Thurs
day from Boston At 3 P. NJ; from Savannah az
follows-standard time:
oATECITY, Capt. d. HEDGE, THURSDAY
Dec. 3. at $3.50 ?. N.
CITY on MACON. Capt. w. KELLEY.
THURSDAY, Dec 10, at s:s0P. N.
aATECITY. Capt d. HEDGE, THURSDAY,
Dec. II, at 1870 Pa
CITY or MACON. Capt. WV. KELLEY.
THURSDAY, Dec. ~, at p. N.
Through bills OF lading given 10 New Eng
land manufacturing points and o. LiverDooi.
The cOmpany's wharves in both Savannah
and Boston are connected with all railroads
Leading out ~ the two cities
RICHARDSON q BARNARD,
Agents.
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.r,croFTHE MORNING NEWS,

-, bzand.-The market was quiet but
T' Ter %f es es s OS at the de oat pf
spa Az nartcularly or the better qualities.
~ FTi rexient OF transactions for The day
Tn lut made known, AID o ily 80 bags were
VsIt iooned as changing hands on the basis of
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ARRIVED UPFROM QUARANTINE YES.
TEtDAY.
Bark John Gibson tBr), McTnnes, to load
Tor Buenos Ayres-Wilder 4 Co.
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RICE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.--Market steady.
CHARLEsrON. Dec. 2.-Markrt active: fair
a. az, g00d ~ $40. prime sISnskc. Rough
-Ijniand s099Oc, tide water 81 OO,gi IS. Sales
s76 barrels
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2.-Market steady;
Iouisiana. ordinary 70 good 81 nSMc.
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and that the results would be reported 10
congress at this session. He was in.
toTmeo, however, that no steps had been
taken In that direction, and thought it
Important that some settlement of this
Important question should be reached. If
hot settled by Congress 1t might settle it.
try.
BY Mr.. Plumb-To improve the efiicien-
cy OF the militia. 1t authorizes and di-
Tects the Secretary of War, on applica-
tion OF any State or territory TO recall nm
serVlceaDle ordnance or ordinance stores
issued to the militia, and replace them
WIN the kind supplied to the regular
army.
JACKsoNvILLE's PUBLIC BUILDING.
By MIR. Call-For the erection of a pub
TIC building at Jacksonville, Fla. It ap-
proprlates $275,000. Also to repeal all
1aWs and parts of laws prohibiting pen
slons to wounded soldiers and officers
without proof OF loyalty. Also to amend
Ihe arClcles of war so that no person can
De tried by court martial for desertion
whose offence was committed two years
DeIore his apprehension, provided he has
been that length OF time in the United
states since his desertion. Also
10 reimburse the deposItors of
company for losses incurred by the fail
ure of said company. Also to provide for
the auditing and payment of claims of
soldiers who served in the several Indian
wars in Florida. 1t provides that when
money shall be paid by the United States
TO any State to reimburse it for organ
lzing and maintaining troops for defense
against the Indians such money shall be
paid on condition that the State shall
agree to apply such money to the pay
ment of such troops. Also to provide for
survey and estimate for a railroad from
the mainland to Key West, Fla, and for
a canal connecting the same with the st.
Johns river.
AT 2:07 o'clock the Senate went into
executive session, having first resolved
that when it adjourns to-day it shall be to
Monday next.
When the doors were reopened at 9 :35
O'Clock, the Senate adjourned until Mon
day next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
PAY OF EXPERTS.
Comptroller Maynard Decides that 81
Per Day is the Limit.

Comptroller Maynard Decides that "a
Per Day is the Limit.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Second Comp.
troller Maynard has disallowed the item
Of $3.50 in the accounts of Paymaster
William Smith, of the United States
army, being the amount paid to william
E. Hagan in May, 1881, for services as an
expert witness in handwriting in the case
of Cadet johnson G. Whitaker, tried by
general court-martial in 1880. The CON-
pensation was at the rate of 800 per day.
The voucher was certified as correct and
just by Asa B. Gardner, Judge Advocate,
but it is not approved by the Secretary of
War, nor is any authority shown, the
Comptroller says, for the employment of
expert witnesses. The Second COmptrol-
Ter reviews the statutes in relation to the
pay of witnesses before courts-martial,
and says that so far as he has been able
to learn, the pay Of civilian witnesses be-
fore such courts is restricted to 81 per
day for every days attendance. He says
there is neither in the statutes nor else
where any recognition whatever of the
right OF ''expert witnesses" to an in
creased or additional compensation. The
Second Comptroller decides that Daniel
I. Ames, another ''eXpert witness in
handwriting in the same case" was only
entitled to compensation at the rate of $4
per day for the 16 days services.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
GERMANY's SHIP CANAL.
The Baltic, Elbe and North Sea TO be
Connected for 930, 100000.

The Baltic. Elbe and North Sea to be
Connected for s39, 900.
BERLIN, Dec. 10.-The Bundesrath has
UNANIMOUSLY approved the bill for the
construction of the long-spoken-of ship
canal between the Baltic, Elbe and Nortn
sea. II will cost Germany about 1856, ,00O,-
600 marks. II is to be strongly fortified,
and will have great military as we'll as
commercial value. In the year 1873
Count Won MOltks opposed the project on
the ground that it would be better to
invest the money required for the
construction OF the canal in in
creasing the imperial feet, but now
that the plan for founding the navy has
been carried out, the Field Marshal ap-
proves OF the canal. The defenses OF the
coasts Of Germany must always remain a
divided tasE so long as canal does not
unite the Baltic with the German ocean,
and enable German war vessels TO pass
from one sea To the other by route which
does not expose them 20 the danger Of
falling into foreign hands. The project
has been under consideration OF the Prus-
sian government more especially since
1866, and now at last, as IL would seem, IL
is going TO be realized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
SERVIA ATTACKS.
The Bulgarians Succeed in Beating
Them Back at Every Point.

Ahom Back AT Every FoinS.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-The Servians to-day
attacked the Bulgarian outpost at st.
Nicholas, Tzoor, and Krivoter, and were
repulsed at all points.
sERvIA BURNING FOR REVENGE.
BELGRADE, Dec. 10.--It is not believed
here that the powers will be able to pre-
vent a decisive battle being fought be-
tween the Bulgarians and Servians. The
SerVians will not admit that they have
been conquered. They now have large
army, composed of the flower OF the
nation, concentrated here, and are burn.
ing to retrieve their military honor. Ser
via has sent q circular TO the foreign
ministers here stating that she cannot ac-
cept the Bulgarian conditions AS the price
Of peace, because they are dishonorable.
FORTY sERvIANs SHOT.
NIssA, Dec. 10.--Forty Servians have
been shot for mutilating themselves by
blowing their trigger fingers off, and
otherwise injuring themselves to escape
military service. King Milan ordered the
executions.
RUSSIA CHANGES HER ATTITUDE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 10.--There has
been change in the attitude OF Russia
In regard TO the Balkan question. M.
Neledof, the Russian Ambassador, has
sent a note to SAID PashR, the Turkish
Prime Minister, protesting against Turk
ish Intervention In Roumelia. The Turk
ish Minister at st. Petersburg telegraphs
that in consequence OF Austria's acting
with servia the Russian government Is
preparing to effectively support Bulgaria,
NO BULGARIAN LOSSES SUSTAINED.
SOFIA, Dec. 10.-No losses were sus.
talned in the attacks made by the Ser
vians on the Bulgarian outposts to-day.
sERvIAs NOTE.
BELGRADE. Dec. l0.-Servia's note to
the foreign ministers here states that
Servia is still willing to submit to the
mediation of the powers, and to accept
terms consonant with Servia's honor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
RAILROAD DISCRIMINATION.
An Ohio Judge Decides that Equal
Rates Must be Given Co All.

An Ohio Judge Decides that Equal
Rates Must be Given TO All.
COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 10.-The Supreme
Court has decided the case OF scoheld,
Schurmer and Teagle against the Lake
Shore railroad in favor Of the plaintiffs.
They are independent oil rehners, OF
Cleveland, and sought 10 enjoln the rails
road company from granting the Standard
oil company lower rates for carrying Oil
from Cleveland, West, than IL granted
them. They claimed that lower rates
were given the Standard oil company,
by giving them a rebate on the regular
tariff. The case was decided by Judge
Blandin, Of the CuyahOga Common Pleas.
and the question raised was reserved In
the district court, and the case brought
direct 10 the supreme court, where II WAS
argued few weeks ago, and has just
been decided in favor Of the tirn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
RAVINGs or A JUDGE.
Sudden Suspension for PartisanshiE'
Taken Very Bitterly.

Sudden Suspension for Psrtisanship
Taken Very Bitterly.
GLENDIvE, Mon, Dec. 1O.-The bars
Jurors and people we're surprised today
by Judge Coburn directing an order en-
tered on record dismissing the jurors and
closing the court, The Judge explained
by declaring that he had just received
notice OF his suspension; that he had
served bis country three years
In the field; that he had ever
been a good citizen, and, 80 help him God,
unlike many OF those In power in con-
troll Of the government, his hand had
never been raised against II, and never
would DO. He said he had been put Ina
Office without notice. and suspended like
wise. Judge C0ngcr, whom Judge Co
burn had succeeded, condOled With HIM,
az he had been served the same way. The
charges against Judge C0burn are under
stood 20 be offensive partisanehip.
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NM NationaI Cemeterlea.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-Maj. r. b.
Kirk. Ouartermaster, has been ordered TO
make An inspection Of the national ceme-
teries at the following places; Natchez,
Corinth, and Vicksburg, Miss; Port Hud-
son, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, and Char
lotte, La; Mobile, Ala; Barrancas, Fla; I;
Atlanta and Andersonville, Ga; Beaufort
and Florence, 5. c.; Wilmington, New
berne. Raleigh. and Salisbury, N. O.;
Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pittsburg Land
ing, and Memphis, Tenn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
BLAND's FRAUD,
The New York Chamber of Commerce
Expresses its Opposition.


NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The Chamber Of
Commerce held special meeting to-day
to take action upon the suggestions con-
tanned in tAe Presidents message I'm rela-
ton TO the repeal of the law regarding the
coinage OF the silver dollar. The Commit
tee on Finance and Currency reported
that after careful consideration they had
unanimously agreed 10 support the
President OF the United States and the
Secretary OF the Treasury in the stand
they had taken In relation 70 the suspen-
sion OF coinage Of the present silver dol
lar, and recommended the adoption Of a
resolution 10 that effect and mem0rializing
Congress 10 have the compulsory act OF
February, 1873, repealed. Addresses In
favor OF the report were made by Jesse
seligman and VIM. Il. Dodge and others,
and in opposition by Jas. B. Colgate. The
report was then adopted and copies or
dered 20 be printed and sent 10 the various
members OF Congress.
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INCENDIARIsM AND LYNoHING.
A Thief Fires Store and JsopardIzes
Two Lives.

KENToN, TENN, Dec. 10.-About 2
O'Clock Tuesday morning two clerks in
the store OF White g. Boyle were awakened
by sunocating smoke and discovered that
the store was on fire. A thief had en-
tered, stolen some goods and then set fire
to the house. BY prompt efforts the
flames we're extinguished. Had the young
men been few minutes later in making
the discovery they would have undoubt-
edly been burned to death and the whole
business portion OF the town destroyed.
Soon afterward Sam Fowler, (colored) an
ex-convict, was caught with the stolen
goods ia his possession and was promptly
lodged IN Jail. Yesterday morning his
dead body was found dangling from a
tree where mob had hanged him during
the night.
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BATTLES WITH THIEVES.
PIucky Work OF Texas sheriff and
His Posse.


EAGLE PASS, TEX, Dec. 10.-Sherifi
oglesby, with Robert Dove and James
Oliver, visited Del GordO Ranch with a
warrant for the arrest Of Manuel Del
Gordo, charged with smuggling and horse
stealing. A gang OF Mexican smugglers
and desperadOes have recently made
the ranch their headquarters.
on arriving at the house the officers
found Del GOrdo asleep on the lower floor.
As they were about 10 seize him he awOke
and fred at Dove, the bullet grazing his
temple. The sheriff instantly fired, send
ing bullet through Del G0rdo's head.
The firing aroused the gang, who attacked
the officers and drove them from the
ranch. Obtaining endorsements from
this place, the Sheriff again attacked the
ranch at O'Clock this morning. Many
shots were exchanged and three Mexicans
we're killed. The balance Of the gang
escaped into Mexico, carrying several
wounded outlaws with them.
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LIBERAL CONFERENCES.
The Party Leaders Divided on tho Pro
posed Alliances.

n
posed Alliances.
LONDON, Dec. l0.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette urges Mr.. Gladstone 10 arrange mat
ters with Mr.. Parnell instantly, so that
the Liberals may assume the reins Of
government, and suggests that Mr.. Par
nell be summoned TO Mr.. Gladstone's resi-
dence at Hawarden 20 confer with the
late Premier, Lord Roseberry, and Earl
Spencer.
There are conferences Of the Liberal
leaders at Hawarden daily. Lord Gran
vile was there Sunday and Monday, and
thence went 20 ChatswOrth 10 meet Lord
Harrington. To-day Earl Spencer and
Lord ROseberry conferred with Mr. Glad
stone. From the presence Of Earl Spencer
IL ls inferred that the Irish question was
considered. Lord Salisbury has made
overtures for an alliance with the Duke
Of Argyle and Mr.. Goschen. The Duke is
favOrably disposed, but Mr.. Goschen re-
fuses 10 listen 10 the proposition.
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INFoRMER SMITH sURRENDERs
Police Profession His Aim-Startling
Disclosures Alleged.

Police Protection His Aim Startling
Disclosures Alleged.
DUBLIN, Dec. 10.-The aggressive sec
ton Of the Fenian Brotherhood was some
what startled to-day by the announce
ment that a man who recently surren-
dered to the police for protection and gave
his name as John Kelley. and his occupa-
tiOn as labOrer, Is really Joseph Smith,
the inVincible who turned infOrmer and
testified against the men hanged for the
assassination of Lord Frederick Caven-
dish and Under Secretary Burke in Phoe-
nix Park.
KELLY's STORY.
wmk ely, when he surrendered himself,
Stated that he was member of a secret
organization, and had been notified under
pain of death TO shoot Mr.. Curran, the
County Court Judge, who examined the
inyIncibles under the crimes act, Mr..
Bolton, crown solicitor, and others. He
also said he was concerned in the ma
licious burning of corn belonging TO the
Artane Industrial school, and he mem
toned the names of some farmers whose
hay and corn were also TO be burned.
REPORTS OF HIS DEATH.
1t will he remembered that on March "a
last report was published throughout
Great Britain stating that Joseph Smith,
the lnf0rmer, had died from intemperance.
On May IL was again announced that
Joseph Smith had died in London, where
he had for a long time been hopeless
drunkard.
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PARNELHs RECEPTION.
Makeup OF the COMMITTEES which VIII
Meet Him At Chicago.

Meet Him At Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-The committee 10
arrange for the reception Of Mr.. Parnell
and his associates on Jan. 20. 1896, met
last evening. The reception committee
as made up includes the Governor OF the
State, two Senators, the Mayor, Judges OF
the federal and county courts, the Catho-
lic archbishop. Vicar General and cler-
gymen, several Protestant ministers,
somo aldermen, justices OF the peace,
county and city officials, editors OF daily
newspapers, presidents OF Irish societies,
officers OF militia and many prominent
citizens. This committee will 20 out on a
special train To meet Mr.. parnolf.
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LAwRENCEvILLE, Ca, Dec. loved,
nesday night about II O'Clock, sRna
LIvesy, colored, at his residence W ls tnis
county, committed suiciue Dy haasIns .s.. y, :
himseifto n limb, with a threc-quarter ol
an inch hemp. The only cause when can
be assigned, is conjugal unhappiness'
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CHESTER, pa, Dec. f0.-A sewer IN
which a number Of men were at work
caved IN this afternoon and buried four
Of them, killing one and seriously injur-
Ing the other three.
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BURLINGTON VI, Dec. l0.--The iron
bridge in process OF construction across
the Wino0ski river, here. gave way last
night and two spans are "a Che river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--The Depart
ment Of state IL advised that BELGIUM has
iOined tho Latin Union.
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A TROUP COUNTY TRIAL. d,
Murder of Man Before His WIfe-COn-
victIOn at Last.


HoGANsvILLE, GA, Dec. 10.-About a
year ago John Smith, accompanied by his
brother Anderson and a man named King,
all white, called al the house of Bonner
Barker, in Heard county, and insisted on
his going to neighboring house to settle,
as it seems, an old difficulty existing
between Barker and the Smiths.
Barker refused to 20 with them
and quarrel ensued, whereupon
John Smith drew pistol and threatened
to kill Barker. About this time Barker's
wife, who was inciente, appeared and ap-
pealed for her husbands life, but her
prayers were OF no avail. Smith raised
his pistol and deliberately shot Barker in
the breast, and he sank in his wife's arms
dead.
FLIGHT OF THE MURDERER.
King and Anderson Smith left with the
SLAYER, who took TO the mountains. The
Sheriff Of Carroll county hid on an ex-
tremely cold night In an old house. At
sunrise John Smith, half frozen, passed
and was soon captured and jailed at
Franklin. The case wae Continued at the
spring and fall terms on court. He was
arraigned last Monday, but a mo-
tion for continuance was made
on the ground OF absence Of the
leading attorney, Mr.. Gartrell. The
motion was overruled. After a nine
hours argument the jury retired yester-
dav and deliberated all night, returning
this morning with a verdict Of guilty.
He was sentenced TO be hung on Feb. 3.
A motion for a new trial will be argued in
Carrollton Jan. II, and the case will go TO
the Supreme Court. Messrs. Buchanan,
Gordon and Ladson appeared for the de-
fense, and Mr.. Merrill and Solicitor Reid
for the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
RAILROAD RATES.

Commissioner Slaughter, Of the South
ern Passenger Committee, had meeting
today with representatives OF the passen-
ger departments OF Southern railways:
Passenger rates were fixed and agreed
upon 20 all points aud on all classes from
Atlanta, Macon, Chattanooga Rome and
Dalton. These rates will be strictly
maintained, as a heavy penalty IS at
tarbed for any violation OF them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11

Suicide Of a Woman with 2 i'azor'
CHARLESTON, s. G., Dec. lO.-Mrs. alice .,
Bryan. OF GAINESVILLE, o., commlttta suls
eide this morning 5y cutting her throat
with a razor. The cause was bad healtn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
VARIOUS VALUES.

The average price of rye is 66 cents,
4 cents more than last year; barley So
cents, an increase of Z cents; buckwheat
So cents, decrease of 3 cents; potatoes As
cents, an increase OF 5 cents; hay So 62
per ton, in place of IS II last year. The
average price OF oats is % cents-the same
as last December.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-11
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.

Meeting or the Capitol Commissioners-
Fixing Railroad Rates.
ATLANTA, Dec. 1O.-The Board Of Capt.
tol Commissioners held regular monthly
meeting to-day. Estimates for material
furnished and work done on the caFito J.,
and also for extra expenses made neces-
sary by the change OF plans and increas-
ing the excavations, amounting TO
SS1 900 we're examined, approved ana or
dered paid, after which the board ad-
jOurned TO meet Jan. 10.
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MT!

gained
.reasing
telai
tslvln.
!, when
forFird
ion held
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suERMAN's FoRGErFULNEss.

Senator Sherman said tonight that
Ohio men who had settled in the north
west were writing him and other Repub-
llcan Senators that Commissioner Sparks
OF the land Office, was troubling them
greatly by withholding the patents for
their holdings. Mr.. Sherman said that
the conduct OF Mr.. Sparks would be scru-
tinized carefully when his nomination
came before the Senate for confirmation.
Mr.. Sherman had forgotten that Mr..
sparks was confirmed March 25, last.