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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
MAYOR SMITHS DISGRACE.
The City Council Votes for Impeach
ment by "a Large Majority.

The City Council Votes for Impeach.
ment by u Large Majority.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.-The City
Council this evening, by a vote OF 40 to So,
decided to impeach Mayor Smith.
There has seldom been witnessed such
a scene OF anxiety and excitement as
was presented'in and about the Common
Council chamber during their entire ses-
sion to-day. The gallery and LOBBY were
crowded to their extreme limit and hum
dreds were turned away by the officers
who were stationed at the entrance. No
other business was transacted, and, In.
deed, nothing was thought or beyond the
impeach hment Of Mayor Smith, the first
event OF the kind ever occurring
in this city. Every member was
in his seat, and the arguments both pro
and con were forcible and eloquent. The
arguments OF Messrs. Clay on behalf OF
the report and Smith against It's recon-
mendations were mastery, and every
word fell clear upon the attentive ears.
When the last speaker had resumed his
seat the votes upon the motion OF censure
as a substitute for the resolution OF i'm
impeachment and upon the resolution 1t
self were quickly taken, and the result
spread like wildfire throughout the city,
forming the all-absorbing topic OF discus
sion and comment tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
SILVER CERTIFICATES.
The One and Two Dollar Denomi-
nations Being Rushed.

W WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Arrangements
are being made at the Treasury Depart
ment for early distribution OF the new sill
yer certificates which are now being
printed at the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing as rapidly as possible. The first
batch of one dollar certificates was re-
ceived at the Treasury Department to-
day. 1t consisted of 5000 sheets, and
amounted to $4,000. They now need
only the seal of the Treasury Department
tosbe finished notes. The Bureau will con-
tlnue to print these notes, at the rate of
$4,000 day, during the present week.
Additional facilities will be supplied
next week, by which the issue will be in
creased to $4,000 a day. Orders for these
bills in large amounts have been received
from all parts of the country. 1t IS the
purpose of the department., however,
to hold the notes until the supply will al
low pro rata distribution of respecta-
BILE amount to each section of the country,
and they will be shipped from Washing
ton so as to secure their simultaneous de-
livery at the different sub-treasuries. 1t
Is expected that the first ones will be puC
into general circulation in about two
weeks. The 81 certificates are somewhat
delayed, and will not be ready for issue
for about three weeks. They are in great
demand and their completion will be has
tened as much as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
PATENTS OF THE YEAR.
sIhe Office Carried on at Profit
Of S2I3,9l6,

va sp@AOgOAOs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-From a state
|ment prepared by the Commissioner of
Patents, showing the operations of the
Patent Office during the past fiscal year,
lit appears that the receipts from all
sources were S1,2O6, 167 as against ST, ,207,-
|9l4 during the preceding year, while the
Expenditures were $992,247, leaving a
|surplus of S2l3,9l6. The surplus for
1855 was $140,S5l. The number of appli-
cations for patents received was 87,695,
applications for design of patents received
ISL, applications for reissue Of patents re-
ceived l6S, applications for registration
Of trade marks 1902, applications for
registration of labels 1872. ma
King ii total of 40,61S as
against 35,GSS in the previous year.
The number OF caveats filed was 1856.
The number of patents granted, includ-
Ing reissues aud designs, was 24,134.
Inc number OF trade marks registered
was l.8SS. The number of labels regis
leied wasf397, making a total of 254,6l9
as compared with 24,357 during the pre-.
cedlng year. Three thousand seven hum
nred and hftY-eight patents were with
seld for nOn-payment of the final fees.
applications to the number OF 6,712 were
awaiting action by the office on july l
Iast, an increase over the numbe on hand
~ the beginning of the previous year of
10 per cent, or 926.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
.oyrRIyGS ON IMPORTS.
DECISION FAVORABLE TO
HONEST IMPORTERS.

,.,,.ebilitv of Coverings for Other
rs Not Always Prima Facie Evil
.oe THAT They should be Taxed
,.taO Per Cent. Duty PrOviso Prac-
| .ic,uv a Penalty.
v,spINGroN, Sept. 20.--Acting Attor-
,.v General jerks has given an opinion
% tho Acting Secretary OF the Treasury
:, rocard 10 various disputed questions
mn,cb have arisen as TO the dutiabIe value
~ coverings of imported merchandise
,ndor the provisions OF section Z OF the
tariff act. and the decision of the United
s,o,ps supreme Court IN the Oberteutfer
oase Judge jerks discusses the several
one,tions at length, and gives his conclu-
sions thereon as follows:
That sacks, boxes and coverings of any
lrd an which the tax was repealed as
J, ,ur ro,s h, the seventh section of the act Of
lWsr'b 3. 1883, are not subject to duty, neither
~. nsrt If the value of the goods nor sepa-
rsfe'r, except when they come unter the
,Toriso 10 that section, or TO some special
|provlsion OF the law.
AN AUTHORITATIVE OPINION.
That norton of the opinion in the case Of
EOLer,eufer VS. Robertson. in regard To the
trn M
: onpd for use in the bona tide transportation
.of toods. 5 an authoritative Interpretation
|of lhe law on that subject.
2 That 100 per cent. ad valorem can be i'm
poscd upon coverings only when their mate
Trial or form iu7tifes the conclusion th2t 'hey
we're used as such to evade duties or when
I,hev were designed or contemplated tn sse ap-
nj ed to some u~e other than to that OF GOV =
.inrs for transportation to the United state
Df the merchandise they then enclose. even
though .hatu>c a. a covering only should con
|hnue after the goods had passed beyond lhe
|custom house o tha market or consumer.
THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
4. The mere fact that boxes, sacks, crates
I0r Gov ring. OF any kind might possibly be
su.ed Instrumentation for other uses IL such
u-es were not designed at or before the time
IOf imuortatinn. and there was not at the time
Ia des en- TO evade the duty by their use as
coverings will not subject such coverings TO
i the 100 per cent. al valOrem DUTY prescribed
la apeualty. The 100 per cent. duty IN the pro-
IL soslthough not in terms penalty.ls an un-
Snsuallv high duty. The section under con-
Il Federation clearly excludes coverings from
Valuation as part of The goods. The second
'element in the prOviso to the section implies
lno turpitude on the part of the importer, In
Ibalauced cases in a customs act the q. u9t is
h. be res lived in favor Of the importer. Hence,
.hlth9ugh coverings. after port is reached.
Knight by literal Interpretation be construed
sas Intended tor use thereafter as cover TO
II he same goods to be designed "for use other
|W.e than In the bona flde transportation OF
IgOIds TO the United States" yet such inter-
Ipretation, while within the letter, would be q
Violation Of the spirit of the act.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
AMERICA's. SUPREME COURT.

The justices Returning Home for
the Opening OF the Fall Term.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 The Supreme
Court of the United States will convene
Tor the October term OF 1867 on Monday
Oct. y. The number of cases on the
locket increases steadily from year to
year. At the close of business in the
Ilerks Office tonight there were on the
locket LOOP cases, as compared with 964
N September, 1885. None OF the Justices
Ol NE court except Justice Harlan are
YET IN the city. Chief Justice Waite
Sspent bis summer vacation in trip to the
Yellowstone National Park and TO
Alaska, and is now on his way home,
much improved in health and strength /.
justice Field aud Justice Matthews have
spent most of the summer in Europe. All
u we Justices are expected home early in
october and the court will assemble with
afUll bench.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21

,r,,! w,!ASHINGToN, Sept. 2O.--Mr. sedgwick
ESiotnlng and awaited the coming OF the
,1oe1u1letary Of State. He declined to be in
ro.. sa viewed either with regard to his busi-
be,., bess 10 Mexico or the statements which
so,o, Sc oeen published regarding his per-
snaai aa! conduct there. In the latter re-
bss b0. ne says be can only repeat what be
sto. already said many times, that the
Ee .euents are lIes from beginning TO end.
a,o says ne completed his work four days
rsr, ouI declines TO say whether he Will
iNIOIt Verbally or in writing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Na,cI,ez IN he Bonded

NATcHEz, MISS, Sept. 20.-The cleo
tion on the proposition that the city Of
Natchez subscribe $32c, 900 to the capital
stock OF the New Orleans and North west
ern Railroad Company, took place to-day.
The vote was almost unanimous In favor
of the subscription. According TO the
proposition, surveyors will be I'm the field
by Nov. /. The result OF the election not
only means the early building OF the New
Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott railro ad .
but the building Of a trsnscontinentBl
bridge, and with 10 about three more good
railroad lines, fer which charters have
already been obtained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
GERMANY's SOCIALISTS.
All Efforts to Obstruct the Business
of the Reichstag Futile,

of the Reichstag Futile.
BERLIN, Sept. 2O.-The closing proceed
ings of the Reichstag were purely formal.
The Socialists ceased their attempt to OBJ
struct business, finding that they were
unable to obtain the necessary number-30
vOtes-to iuterpel action either on the
treaty or or the proposal 70 establish o
minor state OF siege in Leipsic. The mo-
tives of Herren Vollmar, Hassenclever
and other Socialists TO obstruct the bust
ness OF the Reichstag was partly to enable
the Socialist members to stay in Berlin
as long as possible, expulsion being void
during the session ot the Reichstag. The
conferences between the leaders OF the
workingmen's societies and the Socialist
members, which have been OF dailv occur
renee since the Reichstag met, are now
obliged to cease.
The exercise OF the Socialist laws has
Increased in rigor. A workingmen's So
ciety in the southwest district of Berlin
has dissolved, and at Spremberg a num-
Der OF mem bers OF the locksmiths' society
have been arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Victor Emanueps Triumph.

ROME, Sept. 20.-The sixteenth ami
versary OF the entry OF the italian troops
into Rome in 1870 was celebrated with
unusual pomp and ceremony. owing TO
the recent attitude OF the Pope. A pro-
cession composed of the municipal au-
thorities and delegates from he army
and from the political and workingmeu's
associations, accompanied by an immense
crowd, with bands and banners, marched
amid great enthusiasm 10 the breach OF
Porta Pia, where the troops entered the
city and deposited wreatbs around the
spot In honor Of the soldiers who Tell in
the breach.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
The Proposed New Cruisers.

n WAsHINGroN, Sept. 2O-Commodore e
y. d. Harmony, Acting Secretary of the
NNtdl'y, 0as sent u letter OF instructions to
mel Constructor T. ID. Wilson directing
.nat The Bureau of Construction and Re-
ssalr, IN cooperation with the Bureaus OF
o.e4lm, Engineering, Equipment and Re-
vIulung and Ordnance, shall prepare
ppIans ! ans Tor the two sea going double bottom
o1Vo'ton armored cruisers authorized by
So NV oi Aug. 3. The heads Of the several
uulysus ,,. are directed TO enter upon the
work without delay, and to confer to-
Eetaer as frequently as may be necessary
Tor the purpose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
elect officers and transact other busi-
FAST GRAND REPRESENTATIVES,.

ness.
PAST GRAND REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tuesday evening a meeting OF Past
Grand Representatives will be held in
fremont Temple. There will he music
and speeches from distinguished visitors,
members of the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
On Wednesday the grand parade will
occur.
On Thursday the Sovereign Grand
Lodge will probably attend a performance
at the Hollis Street Theatre, by special
invitation OF Manager Rich. Friday will
be ''ladies' day." and an excurson will be
made to Wellesley College, on invitation
of the President, Mrs. Durant. Hume
welPs Gardens Will also be visited.
On Saturday the Sovereign Grand
Lodge Will hold its closing session In Odd
Fellows Hall and adjourn.
REPORT OF THE GRAND SIRE.
The reports OF the Grand officers were
presented to-day, beginning with that OF
Henry ID. Garry. Grand Sire, who in open
ing traced the growth OF the order since
Its last meeting IN Boston twenty-five
years ago, In 1884, with less than 10000
New England members. The same terri
tory now numbers 65000 brethren. The
order in general has shared this prosper
ity. In 1854, In the whole world, the num-
bcA w iiSlAlbtIo Was hlOt,uGOs
are 6l7,9l0 members, with an increase In
the total revenue OF over $4,000,0O0. The
order Is prosperous IN foreign countries.
Mr.. Garry advocated the retention OF the
permanent location OF the Grand Lodge
in Baltimore.
BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS.
The figures OF various Odd Fellows
beneficial associations show receipts for
the past year OF $1,050, ,905; paid to the
families Of deceased members $ST3, 1858;
deaths 1852; members in good standing
40, IA; money on hand $57S, ,S20. The ben
eft figures cover fOrty-one bodies. all that
reports have been received from.
The Grand Secretary's report contains
statements showing the condition OF the
order in the United States, Canada and
foreign jurisdictions. The prospects Of
both the lodges aud encampments for the
present year are very fattering.
The report of the Grand Treasurer
showed balance on hand on Aug. 20,
1885, OF $15,6T2, receipts for the year $49.-
043, expenditures $42.420, and the avail
able assets OF the Sovereign Lodge $73,096.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Metz Welcomes the Grown Prince.

METZ, Sept. 20.--The German Crown
Prince Frederick william and bis son
Prince William arrived here at noon to-
day. Their arrival was signalled by sal
woes Of artillery and the ringing OF all
the public bells. The town was decorated
In gay c0lors, and the streets forming the
route TO be traversed by the Prince were
spauned by triumphal arches. All the
local societies, arrayed in full regalis,
and the children OF the public schools in
their Sunday clothes, assembled at the
depot to bid the princes welcome. Their
progress through the town was celebrated
with almost continuous cheers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
NTurfTer f,r Rohherv

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 20.-At Flor
ence early yesterday morning the body OF
James Douglass, Jr., e prominent young
man, was found on the sidewalk With
three wounds In the head, either Of which
would have been fatal. A 3S-calfbre
pistol ball was found in the back Of his
head. and there were two other wounds,
evidently inflicted by blows. The object
OF the murder was robbery. The MUIR
derers have not yet been identified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Secretary Lamar's Vacation.

SHlNGToN, Sept. 20.-At the In
tb.,s Department the published report
n, a, secretary Lamar disappeared rather
io h,eIiousiy, and tnat he has gone away
Ass,s, married, is empbatIcally denied.
he oralant Secretary Muldrow says that
9enare,.the ue the other principal officials Of the
rets.,s,,lne ,. s,nent were iully aware OF the Sec
he ~ Intended departure; knew where
wen, going and all about the trip. He
.den,oiaWsy TO get some rest, and incl
any 70 prepare his Calhoun address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Drowned in Lake Cazenova.

UTICA, ". ", Sept. 20.--By the capsiz-
ing OF a rowboat on the lake at Cazenoyia
tonight, three men were drowned. The
fourth swan ashore. The drowned were
view. VIM. Tuttle, the engineer, and Pat
rick Haye, laborer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
ODD FELLows ar BOSTON.
All Previous Celebrations Eclipsed
by the One Now in Progress.

by The Ono NOW IN PrOgress'
BOSTON, Sept. 20.-The Odd Fellows
celebration to be held during this week
will be undoubtedly the most elaborate
affair of the kind ever held IN this coun-
try. The principal feature OF the week
will be the great parade on Wednesday.
though the entire programme is Of great
interest TO Odd Fellows. 1t now seems
probable that the total number or visitors
ity OF Boston's hostelries bids fair TO be
taxed to it's utmost. This evening ban
quet was rendered the Sovereign Grand
Lodge by the Grand Lodge aud Grand
Encampment of Massachusetts,. Gov.
Robinson, Mayor O'Brien and other prom
inent citizens were invited 70 be present.
On Tuesday the Sovereign Grand Lodge
will again meet IN Odd Fellows Rail and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Fighting I'm Badakhshan.

LONDON, Sept. 20.--Advlces from Merv
state that warfare is being waged between
the Aighaps aud inhabitants OF Badakn-
shan. The fighting had been going on for
fortnight. An attempt on the part OF
the Afghans to annex Badakhshan has led
TO the struggle. The British troops at
Chitral remain neutral.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
Ganrgia,s Rnnds.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Gen. Alexan-
der R. Lawton went through here to-day
to New York. 1t is said that he is to join
Congressman Hammond and other Geor-
gians IN New York in another attempt to
have the Georgia State bonds listed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
All Ready at the White House.

WASHINGTON, September 2O.-Ar-
are being made at the White
House for the speedy return of President
and Mrs. Cleveland. Tney are expected
to arrive in Washington Wednesday
evening
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
A Combination Against Russia

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Sept. 20.-It IL
stated here that England, Austria and
Germany have invited Turkey 10 occupy
ROumelia If Russia invades Bulgaria.
TRIAL OF THE KIDNAPPERs.
SOFIA, Sept. 20.--The Russian agent
here has asked the regency 10 postpone
the trial of the kidnappers OF Prince
Alexander until the popular fermentghas
abated. The German Consul has advised
Gen. Kaulbars before taking action on
the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21

MadisOn's New Postmaster.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The President
las issued commission to William T.
Martin TO be Postmaster at Madison, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
THE CARS CANDIDATE.

sr. PETERSBURG, Sept. 20.--It is stated
that the Gear now wishes the Prince of
MONTENEGRO 10 take the Bulgarian throne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21

LONDON, sept. 20.---John Liptrot Hat
ton, the English composer, Is dead.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Ravenna Lecture Course.

The second entertainmentu under the
auspices of Rayenna Lecture Course
Union, will be given in Reeds Opera
House, New Years Eve, at s o'clock,
by Hon. Samuel Phelps Leland, of
Chicago. Mr.. Leland comes to us
highly recommended, and the Lecture
Course Committee are glad to place
before our people so entertaining and
instructive speaker. All who heard
Mr.. Leland when he was in Ravenna
before, gladly welcome him again,
Reserved seats may be selected at
Reeds drug store on Thursday morn.
ing. ut S o'clock. All persons holding
dollar tickets and wishing to procure
reserved seats, may do so by present
ing ticket aud paying fifteen cents
extra. Season tickets for the remain :
der of the course may be had at Reed y
Thursday II, IN. Reserved seat tick ets
one dollar; without reserved steat, rs
cents. For the attractive entertain.
menls about To be offered, we advise
all not having done 40, to purchase
tickets at once.
General admission Friday evening
%. 80 and 80 cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
CARD OF THANKS.

EDITOR Press: Please return thanks
to Ravenna Council Royal Arcanum
of yOur city. for expression of sympa-
thy and action taken in behalf of one
unknown to the brothers. Bro. Sea
ton, Regent, and many brothers,
through private action, made "mrrry
Christmas" eve rush at the unknown
brothers. house on Walnut street, and
unloaded enough Christmas for the
little ones and substan. ial gifts for the
household to make Christmas ever.
lasting il the heart of the Brother of
Guiding Star Council, 522. With
gratitude for the unsought and unex
pected Surprise party, with Tupper l
would say, God will not love thee less
because men love thee more. Wish
ing you all A Happy New Year, am
yours, ll05. L. Nj. BURRELL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Agricultural society, Annual
Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Portage
County Agricultural Society will be
held IN Citizens Hall, In Ravenna, at
10 o'clock n. m, on Saturday, January
s, 1887. The forenoon will be devoted
to the reports of the Secretary and
Treasurer, and to miscellaneous bust
uess. The afternoon will be occupied
with meeting of the Board and elec
ton of twelve directors, one each from
The following townships: : Streetsboro,
Freedom, Ravenna, Franklin, Ran
dolph, Aurora. Rootstown, Deerfield,
Palmyra, Windham, Atwater and
Sutlield. The members should try
and be present and elect those who
will be of the greatest benefit to the
Society. X. s. WING, Sec'y.
Ravenna will crow next week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

$3G0l 80 WAS the amount of money
raised for the Cleveland Leader fund
to be expended in giving every wor
thy poor family of Cleveland Christ
mas dinner. 300 families were each
supplied with II turkey and everything
necessary for n good substantial Christ.
mas dinner, the whole number of in
dividusls supplied being estimated at
5000. The Leader Is worthy of com.
mendation for the successful carrying
out of this practical method of bring
ing good cheer into so many homes
over which the cloud of poverty il
seldom frightened by the sunshine OF
plenty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

THE sportsmen of the State will
hold a meeting in Columbus on the
18th of January, 1887, for the purpose
of forming State Association for the
better protection of fish and game,
and for still further perfecting of the
laws. All shooting and fishing clubs
and lovers of the Rod and Gun" are
invited 10 be present,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

IT il said that over one thousand
loaded freight cars are side-tracked
between Meadville, Pa. aud Salaman-
ca. n. Y, waiting to be moved. Cause,
more business than can be handled.
The Co. Is building 1900 new box cars
and several new engines to enable il
to take care of its rapidly increasing
business.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Christmas nnd New Year.

The Pennsylvania Lines West Of
Pittsburgh will sell holiday excursion
tick cts, at one fare for the round trip,
to and from all stations, on December
Gath, %, and 3lst, 1856, and January
LIST, 1887, good returning until January
Sd, inclusive. For full information
apply to nearest agent Of the Pennsyl.
vania Company, Pittsburgh, Cincin.
natl & st. Louis Railway Co., and
Chicago, st. Louis u Pittsburgh Rail.
raad Company.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

AT an early hour Thursday morning
last, at Saybrook, Ashtabula county,
Ohio, an aged gentleman by the name
of c. w. Russell, with his wife and
son, were suffocated to death by the
burning of their house, in which they
were sleeping at the time.
The new Warren Opera House is to
be opened to the public tonights with
Mile Rhea as the star,