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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

ICON ~ noIorndo lSnrinna Rlnuhr.c

FROM ti6 COs0f'udO Springs heBUOtfC,
The reward offered was something 10 stimu-
late parties into searching for the EsDanOsas
But their doom went unsealed until March
1864, when they again turned up in the Sangre
de Christie range OF mountains near FortGar-
land. AS Mf, Alien was driving n yoke of
oxen along the road the EspanOsas shot him.
They Killed one Of his oxen ami took a Next
can woman, whom they kept over night. She
went TO Fort Garland. told Of her imprisOn-
ment anu the killing OF Alien.
At that time their lived near Fort Garland
an old trapper and mountaineer familiary
known as ord Uncle Tom Tobin. He would
go ait the desperadoes II Col. Samuel
+. Tappsn. thnn comm ender OF the tort.
would Diet / equad of soldiers to aceOmp4f v
him. Eight men were detailed TO 10 with
him, who went 10 toe place where A lien was
killed. The Espan0sas had gone into the
mountains, taking with them the live * for
food The old trailer had plain trail to fol-
low.
The third day ont they came upon the camp
of the Espanosas and found the lords" at
home. They had slain the faUted calf and
were frying sOme Of IL for breakfast. Uncle
Tom. who was little IN advance Of the par
ty, hal discovered a dim smoke curling nm
from a ravine or gulch not very far away.
Creeping noseleesly to low ridge that lay
between them and the smoke, he saw his
game. Ola Espanosa was ia a squatting
y stion. with his back 10 the party, cutting
meat.
lie soon arose and turned around. when
Uncle Tom gave the word DIRE, he himself
SHOOTING ~ tht ora ulAn anu tue rest OF tue
party shooting at The boy. AT the crnck Of
the cd trapp,r's rife the old man fell NOR
IN ly wOuuded. sut the boy ran on unframed
old Uncle Tom hastily re- oadpd his rifle. and
drew bead on the fast fleeing bov. who by
this time had run away a tout 80 varis Al
the crack OF the fihe the boy fell with a brok en-
bacG, the bulleth ting him between the blades
and killing him iustani 3. The party then
went To the camp FIRE, and found old EsnanOla
able 10 empty Colts navy 6-shoOter at them,
hut without effect. Another shot from some
one of the party put an end 10 one OF the worst
desperadoes that ever infested the Rockies
Old Uncie Tom severe the old mans head
from hs body, carried IL TO Fart Garland, aud
gave tup 70 the officers Of that pace who
preserved II. From diary kept By Espan-
o-t, aud written in the spanish language. he
claimed that they hat killed thirty-three
white men in the mountains and on the
plains. Old Uncle Tom Tobin. was at that
time an OH man, and somewhat broken down
from HIS many exposures while wandering
about engaged IN trapping for fura In the
mountains, But Il fell TO his lot to secure
what o hers failed 20 do. the victim and the
reward. He kept the rife taken from Espan-
osa rs n troDhy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
The English Papers on the Sara
Sofa Colony,

The English Papers on the sara
Sofa Colony.
The wide circulation that was given to
the stories of the disappointment Of the
scotch colonists who purchased land at
sara Sofa will undoubtedly prevent a
great many English and Scotch emil
grants from seeking homes in Florida.
The leading English papers are discuss
ing the statements OF those of the colon
lists who left Sara Sofa, and their COM
ments are not calculated TO induce their
readers to look with favor upon that
State.
Doubtless these articles in the English
| papers are to some extent inspired by
Australian and Canadian land agents In
London, who are jealous OF the success
Of the Florida land agents there, many Of
whom have been doing very good bust
ness.
There Is no doubt that the Scotch colo
ny which was induced to 20 to sara Sofa
was greatly disappointed. Everything
was different from what it had
been led to expect. The colo
nists paid big price for very
poor land, and if their statements
are reliable-and there is every reason to
think they are-the conditions upon which
they agreed 70 90 to Sara Sofa were not
carried out.
The whole State OF Florida is compelled
to suffer damage on account Of the acts Of
u lot oflaud spectators. The impression
has been sent out, gained of course from
what was seen at sara Sofa, that
the State is far from being what
1t has been represented to be.
Englishmen and Scotchmen by this
time have been informed that Florida soil
is no hing but white sand, and that before
it viii produce anything il must be fertil-
lied AT a heavy expense. Doubtless all that
the disappointed Scotch colonists saw at
Sara Sofa was white sand, but they did not
take time to consider that Florida com
prses an immense territory, and that
IL contains great deal of
the best land in the world. In all OF the
States of this country there is worthless,
as well rs good, land. Florida, OF course,
has poor as we'll as rich lands. If the
scotch colonlsts who we're so greatly dis.
appointed had visited other portions of
the State they would have obtained an
altogether different impression from that
Obtained at Sara Sofa.
We have said frequently, and we re-
peat it, that the land spectators who are
operating in Florida lands are certain to
do that State great harm, because they
nave no regard for the truth. They ought
to be discouraged by every legitimate
means. To the States prosperity they
are far more huriul than cold wave
which recognizes no frost line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

had been detailed to serve on the Sur
geons' Corps, aud one evening he was
sent with letter to a Surgeon in Men,
phis.
On his return, being without pass,
he was arrested and sent to the guard
house. Next morning ne was given no
chance to explain, but was sent to the
Qualifications With his PICK and shovel,
there to work out his punishment for nav
ing, as was supposed, left mis- regiment
without permission. He escaped rom
the guard and went to the surgeon,
who had sent him TO Memphis and
asked to have his record made clear by
proper explanation. The surgeon only
laughed At him, and did not seem disposed
TO bother himself about the matter.
Greene concluded that be wouldn't go
back to bis regiment, although it was
close at hand. An Illinois regiment was
about starting for vieksburg, and, with
out enlisting in IL, he ''took up" with it.
AT Nlcksburg, through the influence OF
Gen. Grant, he was made a clerk In the
Quartermaster's department under the
immediate command OF Gen. Logan.
Through Gen. Logan's influence he was
restored TO pay and duty in his Missouri
regiment.
In 1854 he was honorably discharged.
In the course OF time, on account of sick
ness and other mislorlunes, he found him.
self in want with family 10 take care OF.
He applied for pension on the ground OF
disease contracted while in the army, and
| then he discovered that there were two
charges for desertion pending against
/ him-one from the Missouri and
the other from the Illinois
regiment. After long search Gen.
| L0gaB's order was found relieving him
from the charges so far as the Missouri
reg ment was concerned, but on applica-
tion at the War Department he was In
formed that there was no authority out
side of Congress to relieve him of the
charge Of desertion from the Illinois regi-
inent. A special act, therefore, is sought
to relieve him OF his disability.
1t Is rather remarkable that a grandson
OF famous General OF the Revolution
should be an applicant to Congress for
relief from the charge of desertion.
No doubt the descendants OF many who
we're prominent in the Revolution have
suffered want and died in poverty, and il
may he that some OF them are tramps or
in prison, but 1t is probable that Richard
Greene is the first descendant of a Revo-
lutionary soldier charged with desertion,
aud It is gratifying that the charge is
without substantial foundation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
IEDBT FONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEErrxss-Pulssk Council No. 1853. R. A.;
Jasper Council No. 10, H. c.; Myrtle Lodge
No. 6, K. P; Landrum Lodge NO as r. a.
NJ. chatham Uniform Degree Camp No. :,
I.0. IF.
SPECIAL NorIoEs-Peas Potatoes, ETC., j.
All. Umoach.
RAmRoAD soHEDuLE-south Florida Rail-
road.
srEAMsHTP scHEDULE-General Transit
Iantic Company; Boston Line.
.ArorIoN sALEs-COpper, by J. Mclaughlin
4 Son; sundres, by /. ID. LaRoche's Sons.
WANTs-Situarions by Two White Girls at
Housew work; Nurse; Two Young Men; =
Man toTake Charge of Place on salts.
FoE RgNT--At Guyton, Two-story Dwell
ling.
FoR sALE-Horses and Mules, by W. /.
o'Brien; Three Good Horses, at DeMartin's.
BUIsT's PEAS, ETc.-At Abbotts Two Drug
eteSesa
HorEL-The New Saratoga, Palatka, Fla.
HANS. BUTTER, ETC ID. B. Lester.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

A New York paper tells Of a man who
had never seen the inside Of law court
until he was recently introduced as
witness in a case pending ia one OF the
Scottish courts. On being sworn be took
q position with his back % the jury, and
began telling his story to the Judge. The
Judge, in bland and courteous manner.
said: address yourself 10 the jury, sir :"
The man made a short pause, but, not
pomprehending what was said 10 him.
forthwith continued his narrative. The
Judge was then more explicit, and SAID
10 him: "speak to the jury, sir-the men
sitting behind you on the benches" The
witness at once turned around, and, max
Ing an awkward bow, said, with great
gravity: "Good morning, gentlemenW A
similar incident occurred few years age
IN the General Assembly Of Georgia. Al
tedious after-dinner session, the Speaker
Of the House, one OF the ablest and bright
est men in the State and model presid
Ing officer. lost consciousness just for q
moment. A member from an up-country
county arose and addressed the chair
when the Speaker bowed politely and
said, "Good evening, Mr.. -" The
House roared, and the Speaker blushed
and then smiled with the members. who
-ppracinled bis discomdtura.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
Commodore Vanderbilt and the Minis
FROM TIE Ns,o York Sun.

From The Neto York Sun.
A correspondent writes that Commodore
Vanderbilt hid not ike ministers. and never
admitted one to his presence if he could he p
Z. f. Deems he liked him pretty well, on ac-
count of his oT-hand, business manner. He
talked with him and urged him to call often.
One evening the talk fell upon clerical beg
asked you for cent " So the doctor. That's
30. Frank" said the admlrlng milliona re.
And never shall" added the minister, las
long rs have the breath OF ife!" The Com :
IN ,dOre looked a trhe resentful. 'If YOU
have lived to your age" went on the doctor.
VINO really desired church very much.
without having the sense to see Whist twAot
and the grace to give it to me, / shall never
tell you; you will die without the sight " He
went away, and within a fortnight the Com
m dore sent him $4,000 in greenbacks with
which 10 buy the meeting house which be-
came the Church If the stang r..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
Rivalry of Two Fine Cities.

There has ALWAYS been a strong rivalry be-
tween B4fialo and Rochester. The two
towns are less than 20 N es apart, and are
always Jealous of one another. The Buffalo
men have a ball club that can beat everything
else Ia he State, bul they never could ''dnwn"
the r chester boys. Rochester built its Pow
ers' ock. and Buffalo started in with City
Hall that fairly made he Flour City people
green with envy. Buffalo started up dozen
large hreweries, and Rochester goes il one
better by consolidating its brewery interest
in one big concern that makes, | must say,
good beer. Now after drinking b. falo beer
until he ought 70 have been welded TO It,
Cleveland tried the Rochester brand, and
after that would drink nothing else. This &C
they used 20 be.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

FFofa an I1teF'0tetc tetth Joh71 3. HdstlN,
"W hen Cleveland ran for President I'm
Kelly worked hard. The Tammany process
SION " the hnest In the city. He called on
Cleveland, and doubtless said: You and
your friends feared / was not true to you.
TGmmany Hal will be true, and not fall of
in single vote My honor and its honor are
involved whatever may be- tire consequen e
to mvse +. and thus they parted. b aine " a.
defeated and Clevelan elected. If Kelly had
whispered to any OF the leaders in the twenty
fur districts Of New York that he was
different to Cleveland. do you not think that
the 800 votes could easily have been obtained
and made james q Blaine President? But
Kelly and his organization thought the Demo
crat C party ia this city and nation higher
than TO use it for a retaliation for any dlsap-
pont-ent in views which he might have had.
Cleve, md was the result of hat election"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Gen. Negey, the Pittsburg Congress-
man, has been interviewed on the subject
OF Hon. 5. j. Randal's position on the
tariff question. His views of Randall art
interesting even if not correct: II see MIR
Randall is reported as favoring a reduc-
ton OF the tariff" said Gen. Negiey. 81
does not surprise me any. / have always
thought that MIR. Randall was a Protec-
ZIONIST more from policy than from princi-
pie. He lives in a protection district, and
mas been contending against the nstural
bent OF the Democratic party for years.
Asa party the Democrats are confirmed
Free Traders. | think Mr.. Randall sees
that the time has arrived when be can no
longer oppose the Free Trade tide in his
party and remain in ii. II he opposed a
reduction in the tariff this winter he Nigh {
be forced to 60 over to the Republicans,
but being at heart Free Trader, be finds
II more convenient to remain with the
Democratic party. ] am glad Of it. He
will now be compelled to throw of the
mask OF hypocrisy. No Protectionist has
any business on the Democratic party
What of the effect of his change on his
dlstrictS That will depend on how far he
goes in advocating reduction of the tariff
But If be IS bidding Tor the Democratic
nomination FOR the Presidency he may 20
half way this year in order to make his
reelection to Congress assured. and com
pletely over at the next session preced
ing the conventions Of 1888. Mr.. Randall
is very shrewd statesman"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

From the Boston Post tDe1H).
Nothing wouli make the Republican Sena-
tors happier than the defeat II the reform
which they have always dlsiiked, and which
they were forced 10 accept nv popular clamor
ne meaning Of their present contest with the
PRESIDENT is hat hey desire that the spells
.y-tem SEAL be restored. Tor their benefit. BE-
fore tue election Of another Republican Prcsi-
Cleveland. not for the purpose Of Ehe reform
but Tor an excuse for ''clean sweep" Of
Democrats whenever they shall have the OPP
pOrtunity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
The President sleiwhing.

From tie Buffalo Neaos.
With his sister Rose
the President goes
A sleighlng;
AS they dash along,
The admlring thrOng,
With smile as hey gaze at the couple,
Are saying:
How charming she looks,
Ikea Princess in books!
And Grover,
How gallant Is hel
Appearing to Ue
AS contented as bees are in summer
In cover!
His eyes are so bright,
With solid delight
They giisten
But oh, how they'd shine
With lisht most divine
If he were out sleighing with somebody
Else's sister!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
A Revolutionary soldiers Grandson


In view Of the fact that inscription
plates are now being prepared by diree-
ton Of the Georgia Historical Society for
the monument ofGen. Nathaniel Greene
in johnson square, the bill which was in
troduced into Congress last Tuesday 10
relieve Private Richard Greene. the grand.
son OF Gen. Nathaniel Greene, from deser.
ton M ~ not be wholly without interest
10 thus city.
Richard Greene was born In Rochester,
". Y, 4 1926 Like many other boys who
become tired Of nome ana long for some OF
the adventures and excitements
which they read about in dime
novels ne ran away 10 sea. He did
not ind ''lfe on the ocean wave" all that
be had pictured 1t. lie left tue sea at the
earliest opportunity and found employ
ment In "a newspaper Office at Buffalo,
New York. He prospered, aud in the
course OF time found himself occupying a
comfortable editorial position on a daily
newspaper In ONO. About 1870 he went
to Chicago, where ne hoped 70 lind fame
and fortune. lie found neither, but sue.
ceeded in making living for himself and
family as telegraph operator.
A. the beginning OF the civil
war he enlisted in an Illinois
regiment, hut was not mustered in be.
cause IL had its full compliment OF men.
He finally en- listed IN a Missouri regiment
and served year and hair in tnat state,
His regiment Joined Gen. Grant just be.
fore the battle Of shiloh. After that bat.
tle bis regiment was sent 10 Memphis, and
there Private Greene got into trouble. He
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Ff7Ni THe MO I7Ff FFIDUHes
Senator Spooner. OF Wisconsin. told me re-
Gently ~ TIE bright Thought Of his 4-year old
boy. lie had started out on a shopping tour
with his father aud mother. Hnd had appealed
first to Ona and then To the other Tor some
IA ney. His father asked him what he want
ed of money, ind pressed for an answer until
the youngster SAT-: "Weli. papa, what would
you 10. II rOhber stepped up 10 Won ana
said, your money cr your life and you hadn't
any muneyg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
CURRENT COMMENT.


From ne Heto York Star (Dsm.l
II is remark able to note the universal IN
crenulity as TO the charges against Messrs
Odfland and Lamar edO not believe that.
out 81 certain newspaper Offices and outside
Of these corporations. one responsible citizen
OF New York can be found who 10 willing TO
tions. They have been received here with
surprise, with disbelief and contempt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

The New York doctors who killed with
ehlorofOrm the boy VINO was thought to be
dying of bydrophobia ought to have called
IN DR.. shrady. The killing of people to
end their sufferlngs is something that
ought not to be encouraged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Some OF the Ohio Republicans say that
Col Donovin, their main witness in the
Payne bribery investigation, was drugged
IN Baltimore aud New York. Wouldn't
II look better and be nearer the truth Tor
them to say that he was bulldozed or over
come by sold Bourbon"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Rev. DR.. Bosworth, of Boston, says he
knows of ten preachers in that city who
are just as naughty as Parson Downs. II
be tells the truth be ought TO take steps
to have them exposed and punished, even
if special court would be required 10
take jurisdiction Of the cases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
Hazsn's Hola-op.ativeness.

From the FAiladsIphid PRES (RsD.l
Gen. HaEen. the unruly chef Of the signal
service, 10 making himself about as dtstAste-
full t. Secretary Eudicott as he was to The lat
tsrs predecessor, Mr.. Lincoln. Amou all
the eccentrlcitles OF this eccentric adm luis
rH'ion there - none, more mysterious than
Tor which he l. consp unfit. and winch
ne mas bronghL into nniyersal disfavor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

from the Washington Post tDena.l
From day 70 day, in senate and use, the
AK goes YEARLY on. Mr., Edmunds rants or
be resIdent, Mr.. Harrison cries out for Da-
k9ta, Mr.. Curtin airs mis- grievances, ard Mr..
Hanback, pirates Of himsef (; bur is all words,
wor 8. There are no deeds. Seriously, v e
adVse the Forty ninth Congress To adjourn
as soon "a possible. Evidently the country can
expect nothing OF il nnt speech- Making.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

The New York agents Of the Mallory
line OF steamers claim that there has
been no diminution OF freights from Gal
weston since the boycott was proclaimed
against the company at the latter port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

1t is said that King Thebaw wears on
one OF his fingers ring which contains
the largest perfect ruby in the world.
Thebaw does not appreciate, although he
illustrates, the truth Of the declaration
that ''Virtue is the pearl Of price, the gold
and stone seem of most value to the fool
aInna y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Rev. Joe Cook is lecturing on Ireland in
Boston, and he predicts that home rule
viii be established, and that il will not be
long before the British empire will be-
come simple confederation. The Rev.
Joseph's box receipts are largely on the
inernaGp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

AZ East End mau has an old hen wnica. hc
calls "Enz - He explains Is by saving: "in-
time NC got the Hover garscn In shape. In
flew 'Enxa.' Finally threw a dover pOt a.
her. brf misaed and broke one OF my wifc's
orchids Tns lei g. turow.lt trouble, and
henc the name. n--Ptftsburg Chronicle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

The Erie canal boatmen do not like TO
acknowledge that the age Of steam has
come, and that their occupation viii soon
be gone. They are maGing a bitter war
against the railroads, and have made an
earnest appeal to merchants TO stand by
them against the 'monopolies." They APP
pear to be fighting a. ainst fate, or rather
against destiny.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

DR.. Blake. the noted advocate OF ath-
leticism, says running is a lost art among
girls. So are throwing balls and keeping
secrets lost arts among girls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

1t is stated thst the New York dry goods
iobbers and mill agents last week at.
tempted 10 iorc0 up the prices on heavy
weighs woolens for mems wear from to
10 per cent, and that they failed 20 make
the advance. They appear to have taken
the season by the tail instead OF the fore
lnnL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

Moody and Sankey have emphatically
denied the report that they were under
contract TO receive s., 900 TOR preaching
and singing in Chattanooga. a reporter
OF the Times, OF that city, "made inquiry
into the matter, aud leading mnist Y
stated that the report was totally untrue !;
he said the gentlemen were each given 500
'as compliment When their advance
agent was here he stated that the evan
gelists expected no compensation and
would not come if anything was rendered.
and DUNG their stay here the subject
was not mentioned. The minister suites
that just prior To their departure 800 was
given eacn gentleman nor in TIE nature
ola compensation, but merely as a COR
pliment'n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

In the Gen. shaler case, in New York,
one OF the main witnesses for the prosecu-
ton is sick in New Jersey and cannot
attend the trial. Under the laws OF New
York the State cannot obtsin a commits
sion TO examine nonresident wit
ness. but the defendant can. The Dis
trict Attorney says il Gen. Shsler's coun-
sci would obtain an order for this purpose
be would be very glad to 20 to New DER
sey with them and take this mans state
ment. "lf,' said the district Attorney,
,'they were trying the prisoner on the
broad ground that he is an Innocent man
Isaould think they would do this" 1t
remains 10 % seen whether the verdict
win finally be guilty or ''not guilty"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05

; WHITAKER STREET, SAVANNAH, GA