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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
CRESCENT CITY coNPEoRRArEssI
Gov. Gordon and Other Chief Magis4
trates Address Them.

Gov. Gordon and Other Chief Magis-
trates Address Them. ];
NEW ORLEANS. LA. Dec. IA mass
meeting Of confederate veterans was held
last night and resolutions were adopted
mourning the death Of the great chieftaiu
and pledg ing themselves to provide fund
for the family of tho deceased and to raise
a monument to his memory. Gov. John B.
Gorlon OF Georgia presided and addressed
tho meeting as follows: 40 me, and doubtl
less to you, this is one of tue saddest ye1
sweetest and proudest OCCASIONS OF a life-
time; saddest because we have lust
borne to his tomb our great chieftain,
sweetest because we have laid him to resh
after life's fitful fever is over on a bed
softer than was ever made by bloomi a
roses on pillow of down. We have buried
him with the blessings and honor. and es--
teem and affections OK grateful peJple.
Let me add that ii was fittin that be should
be laid to rest with the flag of the con-
federacy which he loved 50 well folded
about him and buried with him, aud tha
stars and stripes of tine republic for whosa
honor and defense he split his blood waving
over him. Ii he could speak to US tonight
1 am sure his injunction would be to re-
main true to the memories OF the past, and
no less true TO the duties of future and the
glory OF our American republic. The grief
over his death Is ours, but his fame will yet
be claimed for his country
Gov. Gordon then urged that a fund
should be raised TO build a monument to bid
memory and provision made for Mrs. Davis
and "rhe Daughter Of the Confederacy,n
because 1t was a holy duty to our manhood
and the highest privilege left US.
Addresses were also made by Cows. Buck
ner of Kentucky, Lowry Of Mississippi.
Fowle of North Carolina, Eagle OF Arkan1
sas, Fleming of Florida. aud Nicholls Of
Louisiana and Others
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
SILCOTT'S STEAL.
The Investigating Committee Makes
Its Report.

Its Report.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 12.-In the House to-
day Mr.. Adams of Illinois, chairman Of the
special committee to investigate the office
of the sergeant-at-arms, made what he said
was a partial report from the committee.
The report states the deficiency at $40, 70S,
and says there was found also note from
Mr.. Leedom for $1,000, on which only
$50 had been paid. Ii further states
that the esergeant-atarmsh had been discount
ing the salaries aud notes Of members of
the House, and that, although it was claimed
that this was done from private funds, there
was evidence that in some instances, at
least, it had been taken from the govern
ment safe, and the profits retained by the
sergeanr-at-arms. 1t says the committee
cannot too severely condemn the negligent
manner in which the sergeant-at-arms con-
Quoted his office, aud exonerates the paying
teller and bookkeeper from blame.
THE QUESTION OF LIABILITY.
The report concluded with a statement
that the committee did not feel authorized
to go into the question of liability. At the
conclusion of long deb to which followed,
a resolution was adopted directing the com
mittee to report as to the effect or result of
any deficiency in the cash Of the sergeant
alarms office, and especially as to unpaid
salaries to members, accompanying their
report with a bill il necessary; also one
offered by Mr.. Hemphill of Sout Carolina,
directing Sergeant-at-arms Holmes to ar
range with the treasury department for the
payment of the mileage of the members and
delegates.
DRAWING THEIR MILEAGE.
The members of the House have got some
Christmas money. They got their mileage,
and before the resolution was engrossed The
new sergeant-at-arms had the receipts all
ready to be signed as soon as he got the
authority 30 that the members could get
their mileage. The amounts they may
draw vary according to the distance Of
their homes from Washington, but the
drafts will average probably $3.50 or $500.
MORE RIGID SCRUTINY.
The developments in the investigation
are likely to have the effect Of causing
more rigid scrutiny to be given at the
treasury to all disbursements for salaries
II has been the custom Of the auditor OF
the district for several months past to col
lect the salaries of the district employees,
turning in a warrant TO the treasury and
receive the money in return. By this
method the employees were enabled to receive
their salaries in cash instead of checks, as
had heretofore been the practice. The en-
ployes nearly all preferred payment in cash.
The treasury has now taken a stand against
this method, and has written District
Auditor Sharp a letter in which the
department announces that it will no longer
countenance this method of payment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
MAKES SPAIN MAD.
Calls Proposition TO Buy Cuba Con-
sidered an Insult.

Calls Proposition to Buy Cuba Con-
sidered an Insult.
MADRID, Dec 12-Papers here manifest
great deal Of irritation at Senator Calls
proposal in regard to Cuba, and roundly
denounce 1t. This is a subject upon which
Spain is very sensitive, and the mere suo-
gestion of any change in the ownership of
Cuba is apt to be regarded as
an offense to the national dignity. The
proposition was that the Washington gov
ernment should open negotiations with
Spain to secure her consent to the establish
ment of Cuban republic, upon the pay
ment Of an indemnity to Spain, and tue
newspapers are indignant that any one
should imagine that Spain would listen
to such proposal. Tne Epocd
says: "This is mad idea and it
cannot be that any one IN Washington
takes it seriously. Even il republic were
established In Spain, she would not consent
to the separation of Cuba. Spain Is re.
solved at all hazards TO maintain the integ-
rity of the national territory, and political
divisions do not exist thereJn.n
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oHIos BALLor-Box CONTRACT.
Mr.. Butterworth Asks for a Congress
sional Inuuirv.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-In the House
this morning. Immediately upon the read
ing of the Journal, Mr. Butterworth of
Ohio, rising to question OF privilege,
offered preamble and resolution reciting
the facts in the case of the publication Of
what is known as the ballot-box contract,
asking for the appointment OF COM
mlttee OF five 60 make a full
AMI thorough investigation, and re-
port without delay the evidence and
finding therein to the House; the commit
tee to ascertain and report by whom tho
contract was prepared, aud whether the
signatures were forgeries or genuine; if
forged, what person or persons directly or
indirectly aided. abetted, assisted, or know
ingly consented TO the preparation and
utterance OF said forgery, and for what
purpose and intent; whether any of the
members Of the House, whose names an
peared on the alleged contract, had. or
have. either directly or indirectly, any un-
lawful, corrupt or improper connection
with, or interest in, the ballot-boxes.
The resolution further provides that the
committee shall have authority TO call for
persons and papers, administer oaths. etc.
Mr.. Butterworth detailed the circumstances
OF the publication in the Cincinnati Conn
nlerctdt Gazette Of tho various phases Of
this matter
Mr.. BreckinridRe of Kentucky, whose
name was also appended to the alleged con-
tract, Joined with Mr. Butterworth in ask
ing for the committee.
The resolution was adopted without di-
vision.
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GEORGIA,s oFFIOEs.
COL Buck still Looking After the
LoaVes and Fiahea.

Ool. BUCK Still Looking After the
Loaves and Fishes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-Col. Buck while
here will talk with Secretary Window about
the collectorship at Savannah. Mr.. johnson
was stirred up by Goodyear and the other
Brunswickers to think that speedy action
might be taken, Col. Buck does not antici-
pate 1t. He thinks Collector Wheaton will
serve out his term. Col. Buck is indignant
at the way Goodyear and other Brunswick
ers have acted and talked about Deveaux,
lie says he explained his recommendation
OF Deveaux before the appointment was
made, so that they all understood it. Then
was the time to make their fight and not
alter the appointment was made. He laughs
at their charges against him, and says no is
serene in the Consciousness that he did
what he believed to be right. politically and
In every other way. As predicted, Col
Buck has recommended Col Locke for post
master at Macon, and Brimberry at Albany.
He has also recommended Walter Akerman,
son OF the former attorney general at Char
lotteville, Collins, whom he had previously
recommended, courteously Withdrawing In
favor of one of Mrs. Akerman's six sons.
All three will be appointed. The Athens,
6riffln and Bainbridge cases will not be
taken up for the present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
DIXIE'S DEAD CHIEFTAIN
THE CROWD THAT FILLED NEW
ORLEANS DEPARTING.

The City Offers a Site in Any OF the
Public Squares as a Permanent
Burial Place-Ihe Plans of Mrs. Da-
vis-The Governors Call on Her-Ths
Press Monument Movement.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 12-The hands
somely decorated apartment where Jeffers
son Davis lay in state is once more a council
chamber. All the desks are in place. there
Is no sign left to show the sacred purposa
for which the room was employed, and the
city legislature held a business meeting In
the place tonight The vast crowd which
filed the city during the obseauies
is thinning out. The military visi@
tors have all departed, the Gata
City Guards Of Atlanta being
the last to leave. The governors and
editors have also turned their faces homes
ward. The Tennessee party, headed by
Editor j. w. Childress Of Nashville. left
ON special car and had it switched Off al
Beauvoir. Jefferson Davis home by tho
Gull, Were they are spending the nighe
amidst historic associations
THE BURIAL MOUND.
The mound Of the army Of northern Vir-
ginia, where ex-President Davis lies buried.
Is still covered with mass Of floral offer-
ings and has been the mecca OF multituds
Of people all day.
Mrs. Davis has somewhat recovered from
her nervous prostration and received several
parties Of C ,llers. The visiting governors
called in a body in charge Of Gov. Nichclls.
The plans OF Mrs. Davis have been some-
what changed by the illness OF J. Addison
Hayes, Mr. Davis son-in-law. The latter
and his wife will leave in few days
for their home at Colorado Springs, while
Mrs. Davis will go to Be,uvoir to rest a
short time and put things to rights, and
then follow the Hayes TO their western
home.
The vault whore ex-President Davis is
buried s being guarded day aud night by
detail of police, and the vigils will be
kept up for at least a month.
AN OFFER OF SITE.
The city coudcil tonight unanimously
adopted resolution authorizing the mayor
TO tender the Davis family site ia any of
the public squares OF the city for the per>
manent interment OF ex-President Davis.
Representatives of the southern press novS
in the city held meeting this morning. and
organized as a southern press monumental
association, with Mr.. Childress of NASHVILLE
as president. The officers Of the ISOLATION
we're instructed TO Immediately correspond
with Gov. John B. Gordon, commandant
OF the United Confederate Veterans Assoc
citation. rendering TO him the services Of
this association in the furtherance of the
plan formulated by him to erect monu--
ment to ex-President Davis, to which all
tue people Of the south are asked to COM
trioute. ALI the newspapers In the south
were invited to become members OF the as2
sociation, aud TO cooperate In the move.
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
DAVIS AND GRANT.
The ex-Confederate Presidents Res
fusal to Criticise.

The ex-Confederate Presidents Res
fusal to Criticise
BosToE, Dec. 12-When Gen. Grant was
dying in the Mount McGregor cottage the
Boston Globe instructed its New Orleans
correspondent to interview Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis was not seen personally, but a
few days later penned the following
letter:
DEAR SIR--Your request on behalf Of Boston
Journal for me 10 prepare a criticism on Gen.
Grants military career cannot be complied
with for the following reasons: First, Gen.
Grant is dying; second, though he invaded our
country with ruthless hand it was with an
open hand. and, as far as / know, he abated
much suffering and pillage. and has, since the
war. believe, shown no malignty to the con-
federacy, either Of the military or civil service
Therefore, instead Of seeking TO disturb the
quiet OF his closing hours, would. IL 1t were iu
my power, contribute to the peace OF his mind
and the comfort Of his body.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
a strlke at the Pratt Mines.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 12-Several
days ago the trainmen of the Pratt miEes
railroad went out on strike on demand
for higher wages being refused. To-day,
all the free miners, about 1000 Ia number.
stopped work, demanding that the trains
mems request be granted. They say they
win not run the risk Of operating the minea
with green hands, and propose to support
the old hands in their strike Things will
remain as they are until General Manager
Bonn returns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
LoNDoN's GAS STRIKE.
Confined to Stokers and Porters of the
South London Company

South London Company
LONDON, Dec 12.-The first batch of
strikers left the South London gas works at
2 o'clock this afternoon. A crowd which
had gathered cheered the men as they
marched out, and plenty of non-union men
are available for the companies. and there
is no interruption to work.
This evening the gas companies, with the
exception Of the South London Company
conceded the demands Of the coal porters
pending arbitration of dispute between
them by Sir Mark Wilks Covette, governor
of the Bank of England, Sir John
Lubbock and Lord Mayor Isaacs.
The strike will therefore be con-
fined to the gas stokers and coal porters
employed by the South London Company.
Tnat company is engaging able-bodied
paupers, of which there are thousands now
in the poor houses of London, to take the
places of the strikers. Pickets sent out by
the strikers to-day stopped many of these
men, and persuaded seventy Of them not to
go to work.
The gas companies, in view Of the threat
ened stoppage Of their supplies of English
coal through the boycott arising from the
strike of their employees, have arranged with
Hamburg dealers for supplies, that will be
transported in ships with German crews
and handled by German porters.
The second shift of men employed in the
gas works struck at IL o'clock tonight.
The company is engaging "blacklegsn in
the provinces 1t Offer Q bonus of G2 for
the first week, and g1 week for each
succeeding week during the strike, in addi-
tion to the regular wages. The pickets
working for the strikers got hold
of nearly 200 men, brought up
from Portsmouth by the company, and
induced them to desist. The committee
organizing the strike has appealed to the
public for funds.
AN AMICABLE ARRANGEMENT.
LONDON, Dec. 1S, A. MA conference
was held at the Mansion house
this afternoon between Sir Mark Wilks
Collette, Sir John Lubbock and Lord
Mayor Isaacs, acting as arbitrator, and
the representatives Of the gas companies
and their employees. The conference re-
suited in an amica BILE arrangement Of the
existiAg troubles, and general strike of
the coal porters Is thereby averted. The
coal porters in the employ OF the South
Metropolitan Gas Company will not, how
ever, return TO work until the agreements
entered into by some Of the men to work for
the company for a year, and for
signing which the men were
paid a bonus, are Cancelled. The sailors
union, firemen's union, ges stokers' union.
and coal porters' union are acting in concert
against the South Metropolitan company.
The gas stokers issued q manifesto stating
that the employment Of soldiers to take
their places would result in social reYo-
luton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
REPUBLICANS woRsrED.
Their Slender Majority In the House
Again Overcome.


Again Overcome.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The democrats
worsted the republicans in the House to-
day as neatly as they did when they re-
turned Chaplain Milburn. 1t nettled the
republicans almost as much, for it showed
them that even when there was no senti-
ment on the side of the democrats they
could, with very few republican votes,
upset tho republican plans. Mr.. Dingley
moved that bills and resolutions should
be received on Monday and asked an imme-
diate vote. Mr.. Crisp insisted that the
matter should go first to the committee ON
rules. On a Vtva Uoce and on a division
Speaker Reed insisted upon announcing
that The republicans had majority, but he
could not dispute the testimony of the
tellers, which gave the democrats four
majority. The lesson impressed itself
deeply upon the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
Democratic Senators in Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The democratic
senators met in caucus after the adjourn
ment this afternoon to arrange the member
ship from their side Of the new committees
proposed for this congress. A committee,
headed by Mr.. Beck, was authorized TO
make selections and report to a caucus to be
held next Monday. The committee will
hold a session Saturday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
MAY NOT BE CONFIRMED.
Gen. Morgan and DR.. Dorchester on
the Ragged Edge.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Gen. Morgan
and DR.. Dorchester have not as yet sue
ceeded in getting favorable report on their
nominations from the committee on Indian
affairs. Chairman Dawes does all be can
for them, but the western senator's are op-
posing them strongly. So is the Roman
Catholic mission bureau, which has furnished
the senators with printed protest against
their confirmation, on the ground that they
have shown bigotry by unjust discrimina-
tions against Roman Catholics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
COTHRAN'S RESIGNATION.
He Withdraws 1t to Keep up the
Quorum Number.

Quorum Number.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-At the request
of the democratic leaders Representative
Cothran Of South Carolina has withdrawn
his resignation for the present. If he had
allowed his resignation to take effect, his
successor could not have gotten here before
February. This would have kept the num-
Der necessary for quorum down to 165
during January, when the fight over the
rules is expected. Mr.. Cotbran Will take
up his work as counsel for the Richmond
a. Danville road at once, but win be in
the House whenever be lis needed, and so
will keep the quorum number at 166.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
Repeal of the TOBACCO Tax.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.--In the House
to-day Mr.. Brewer OF North Carolina in
troduced bill for the repeal of the tax on
tobacco in all its forms. 1t was referred to
the committee on ways and means.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
Bond Purchases.

WAsHrrGroN, Dec. IL. The bond Offer
iaQs to-day aggregated 81 ,45l, 050 All were
accepted at 1z7 for tho As, and 10455 for the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
WAYS AND MRANs..
The Committee Holds It's First Session
and Organizes.

and OrRan1zo8.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The first session
Of the ways and means committee was held
this morning, when an organization was
effected. Tuesdays and Thursdays were
selected as the regular days Of meeting.
The usual order IN regard TO the distribution
of the Presidents message was made, and
the present tariff law was ordered printed
ia this shape Of bin to serve as the basis
for the preparation Of anew tariff measure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-13
MAY SELL SOME MARBLE.

A Car Fun OF Guests on Their Way td
the Dade County Mines.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I'D Herbert Ins
gals of the Georgia Marble Company ID
here with special car full of guests on
their way to Dade county, Georgia, where
their uuarries are Chairman Whitcomh
of the Massachusetts, ate house commits.
sion, and Mr.. Bingham, the architect, and
]. @. Patterson, the contractor for the
national lib. airy, are Of the party. Large
orders Tor marble are expected to be given
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q sahany Of us, therefore, may take to ourselves
ne snsre 1se OF the blame when we find confronting
aSI ne .nese peris which threaten the existence OF
net; Tree institutions. the preservation Of our
tr,. .onal "a honor and the perpetuity of our coun-
~, Inc condition annexed to the founding Of
svas ss2vernment upon the suffrage of the people,
~ snst the suffrage should be tree and pure.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-22
THE GENUINE ARTICLE
Magnificent Chinese Water Lilies
Almost Ready 10 Bloom.

4 genuine Chinese BaZar i something
this city never possessed until the one
recently opened at u East Brldge-st. by
Chan Bali. For the holidays he has a
beautiful stock of genuine Chinese and
japanese goods, consisting IN part OF
smoking jackets, robes, shawls, en-
broidered handkerchefs, fans of all
varieties. vases, baskets, glove and
handkerchief holders made from tortoise
shells, gold-faced fans for decorating
purposes, some as large as siN feet wide
when opened large decorating paraSOls.
sandal wood hand carved card cases,
and Innumerable other articles Of hric-
a-brac Mr.. Ball has also a novelty IN
some genuine Chinese water lily bulbs
They are very beautiful thing when
in bloom. The specimens of buds winch
Mr.. Ball has buta few left. arc sproutcd
two or three inches and VIII blossom by
Christmas. The blossoms when devol-
oped are similar 90 white wax, with a
delicate yellow center with an Odor like
Wang Ylang. only far swectcr. These
bulbs are beng sold at a very low prIco
and VIII make very beautiful decora
ton for Christmas. All articles sold bv
Mr.. Ball are offered at very reasonable
price.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-22
TOWN TOPICS.

Arthur S T. -lr.l. 500 Cabinets
W4ere, on where. Is the beautiful.
sroa'
4. L.nsley. of Wasland, vas in the
Cty yesterday Qn business.
So Mlsks he.d appropriate exercises
E0selday la ce-eeralns no. Thomas
das
Good Cor the horse cars bad for the
merchants. tough on the luD-ct Ram
a. Christmas.
County officer Weeks IS n Lowell
looking after some eases 0t destltut.On
a- taat place.
unt forget the Y. NJ. G.. a. meeting
at Hartman. s. .ectIre-ro0u AZ I o clock
tls afternoon.
Oh keut County Medical and Surg.-
en-. ~..F ~ hold ts next meeting
on january 3.
Judge Dllcb. Yesterday gave Arthur
Mae-s Judgment against R.chard c..
Peter. Cor c,3.b4
e. P.l&Ms, OF Grand Rapids. is
visiting BIS brother, g.. NJ. Perkins, at
tins place.-h.Y0ia Nrls.
Editor Covl.n of the Roctpo-t Regs-
e. efs u toVn ve-terday and called
upon The fELsGR 5d-HERALp.
The roof ot tue German Lutheran
Church IS being slated and the building
GOT "a shape for toe winter.
The public library WIZ bc closed on
Christmas and New Years. in accord
atce With tue custom Of observing those
holidays.
r. NJ. Huiswit cleared four cases Of
books from Rotterdam, Holland, NJ the
custom house, yesterday. The duty
amounted 20 $3.50.
The funeral 0f Mrs. Mary f. Hand
Will take place today, az p. m, from
the family residence, No. 462 Scribuer-
81. The deceased was member OF
Grand Rapids Council. No. 80, .. G. F.
Il = said that Mss Matte Curtis. OF
tl- c,ty. has been .eft 500 bv the
dra.n ot an ulc.e. English lords.
French counts. German tarOns and
Italian princes are hereby warned 70
keep away
Andrew Uo,ren, One oc the employees
al tae cable power house, was badly
sca.ted ny steam yesterday afternoon.
while engaged m cleaning out one of
tae boilers. The burns are confined 10
his face 9uI hands
George II. Jacks Nuskecon, who
was arrested i1 GrH Rapids two years
ago .ast Nov. ubcr now OF trial At
tae former place Jacks Is accused of
having comm tied q ser.cs OF burglarlcs
n tae aN tgst city.
Tire Holland kirmes, which has been
i0 -ueH succe .iul progress az Luce's
t1I tHr seFerl. n Ehts, has So delighted
r. L..