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I the sa vamah tribune. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. BY THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO., ST JULIAN STREET, N. E. CORNER MARKET SQUARE. Subscription Rates. (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.) One Year, >1 25 , - Six Months 75 Three Months, 50 Sent to any person in the United States without extra charge. Remittances must be made by Postal Note, Money Order, Registered Letter, or Express. J. H. DEVEAUX, Manager. R. W. WHITE, Solicitor. paper is not responsible for, nor 0® toes it necessarily endorse, the sentiments ex pressed in published communications. Ix-t-i L ters should be addressed to the TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY. ~ ■**' " " I Rkoibtkrkp as Second-class matter at i the Savannah Post Office. SAVANNAH. GA., January 15, 1887 REPORT ON THE PENITENT! ARY. e Continued from last week We call attention of the lessees! h" 'and officers in charge at this camp mid of the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary to the fact that within the last, three years Carrie Massie (col ), under sentence from Bibb county for murder, sentenc’d June. 1882, has given birth to two child ren, one about three and the other one year old. The committee were informed that at the time of her arrival at the penitentiary she was pegnant. These children are ben g raised up in the penitentiary, and the committee, believing that such should not be allowed, recommend ed 'hat sail. children be taken from the penitentiary and bound out to some proper person. The committee investigated a> thoroughly as pe-sible into the case of the mu iny or strike at 'he coke oven camp, and believe, from the best information they could gal her. that it was au attempt on the pail of Jones ami some other leading convicts to resisi the aiithoriiie having them hi change. They au of Ihe opinion, Im we ver, th it Kill— palrirk is not entirely ex ''inpt from blame in iht in liter. We approve of the means and methods u-ad y the Governor and Principal K cp< r of the Penitentiary in settling said inuti y. We call atiention totlieC'se <>i Win M. Ci’oiv, convicted of iio from 1) »dgc county and serving life-sentence ti om Septr tuber, 1882. We hive cause lo believe hoin facts furnished us that there <r> peculiar hed-hips m thisc se. and that in ashoit time steps will In taken to place the lacts before the Governor, of wnich we recommend careful consideration and such action in the matter as in his discie tion he m >y deem just, - Your commit lee next visited Ri'ing Fawn, at which camp there a e seventy-four convicts at work mining iron ore. We find that at this camp a cleaner stated things exists, the building, however, being the same as at the other camps at Dade County Mme. The convicts are tapplied with the regulation striped suit, which they wear dur ing the day as a working suit, and are required to change their clothes before retiring every night. The r sleeping arrangements are about the •atne as at other camps. They are well fed with good wholesome food, which ia dealt to each in sufficient quantity. The convicts at this camp are required to work under ground in excavations blasted out through roc < and slate. The com mittee think there ia cou-iderable danger in some cases from falling •late. We found that one David Nash (col.), from Decatur county, in for four year® from February, 1885, for an assault with intent to murder met with an accident about three months ago from the falling of some rack upon him in the mine His jaw was broken, his knee hurt, a sharp piece of slate stuck in his back several inches, his head badly cut, and the scalp on the right side was removed from rhe tap of his head almost to his ear. We respect fully ask the Governor to look into his case and ascertain if he is so permanently injured as to justify Kxecutive clemency. The com mi t >tee deem it just to state that no evi dence wa« shown them though which blaiue could be attached to the ieseeea or parties having said Convicts in charge, the same appear ing to have been entirely a oidenlal. We recommend, however, that the lessees be more careful in future, and have sufficient props or fasten ings put under the slate and ruck in the mines overhead where the con- victs are at work.— Continued next week. THE FREEDMANS BANK. From tiie following proceedings iit will be seen that Congress is moving in them alter of compensa ting the Freedman’s Bink Deposit* ors as recommended in the recent , message of President Cleveland : “Senator Sherman on Tueiday last introduced a bill to reinibu'se the depositors of of the Freedman's Savings and Tiu-t Company for the Fosses incurred by the failure of the company. I'he bill provides that the successois in office <>f the Com inissioners of the Freedmans | Saving and Trust Company be di rected to pay to all depositors o: the defunct com any, whose ac counts have been properly verified and balanced, a sum of money equal to the veiifi d balances due depositors at the time "I the company’s failure, less the amount of dividends which may have been declared from the assesst of the company. The sum of $1,200,01)0 is appropriated for this purpose It is also provided that claims not presented within two years for pay meat, under the act, shall be barred by limitation, and that noth ing in the act shall be construed to entitle depositors to the amount of any dividend barred under existing laws. The House Committee on Claims discussed Representative Dibble’r bill to reimburse the depositors <>i the Fiet (Iman’s Savings and Tru*t Company lor th* losses incurred by he failure of tin* company. Al though final action was not taker, the committee was generally f ivor tble to the bill, and it is expected that a report will be ordered at the next meeting. The pill appropri ates $1,000,000 to be disbursed among the depositors of the bank by the commissioner. THE GEORGIA BAPTISTS. Tne ('ent mnial Celebration of Colored Baptists of Georgia will be aeld io Savannah in the year 1888 nd is a inajyer of interest to all the rood p< < pie of our city without egaid t> denominationalism. While tie event- cel biates th advent of the color d B qitis Church in Georgia, it also signalize i he ist d> ishment of the first color ed church eslabli bed in the Slate, -av iiinah has been •‘elected as the .dace >f holding the centennial celebration from the fact, no doub , that it was in this city that the first church Was erected, on the ground now occupied t y the Fii.-t Bryan B-|»t st Church on Bryan siteet. Committees have been or ganized and an appeal made to the Baptist- and all well wishers of the cause t » organize to aid the great work final cully. This celebration will be a great event in the history of out city and our people will no doubt do all in their power to assist in making it a grand success. Sa vannah Ims never been known to do things by halves and will su-tain her reputation in this cise. For information, write Rev. .1. C Bry an, Centennial Financial Agent, Americus, Georgia. The People’s Journal of Jackson ville, F a., says; “The Coloied State Fair of Flori da will open on the 15th of March, and it promises to be one of the greatest ever held under colored management, in the United States of America. CORRESPONDENCE. Savannah, Ga., Jan’y 12, 1887. Mr. Editor: Dear Sir — Will yt u allow me a short space in your columns, to in quire what has become of the Chairman of the County Commit tee. There should have been a Republican meeting held in every militia district. I think we ought not to wait until the Republicans are back in power again belore showing our bands, for office sake. Men like Prof. Mort-e, Joe Willi ims, James A. Sykes, L. B Toomer, A. H. Gaston, and many other gentle men whoAe names are not men tioned. Tammany Hall was well represented in 1884. .Mr. Dawsy acting as John idellv, John Conn way acting as Alayor Grace of K* Y. and Joe Williams as Conkling, at the county convention when lie. was chairman. I am one of the l stalwarts that wen’ down in Chita go and not a mugwump. I sha'l make tliis district ring in 1888 if 1 live. It will be the young men’s fight. We will have a young ma" as chairman of all committees and we will nominate candidates for every office that is to be run forinthat year. We shall not be kept down any longer. Instead of doing our duty as politicians we have been neglectful. We shall not support any man in the rmtniei pal election except he give us a representation on the police force We pay Into the city treasury such an amount that we are c eally entitl'd to representation. Very Respec fully Stalwart. J. G. BUTLER? Wholesale and Retail Dealer in M Z</( lan. olors, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Etc., Ready-Mixed Paints. Riilroid, Steam boat and Mill Supplies. SASH A S DOORS and BLINDS. Sole Agent for Georgia Lime, alcinc Plast<r, ( ments, Hair and Land Piaster. No. fi Whitaker St., Savannah. Ga. Restaurant. Meals at ail Hours. Permanent and Transient Board ing at Reasonable Prices. J. J. GUERARD, 52 BARNARD ST., Corner South Broad street Lane, SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA. NORTON & MIMS Pharmacists, Cor. West Broad <fc Waldburg Sts. DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES BRUSHES ETC. full line of reliable garden seeds always on hand. M’CHAEL P. HENNESSY. SALOON, 81 Bay Street. Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the best brands. Lunch from 11 to 1 daily. MRS. G. WERNER FUIILI GIItIRIIIES, LH.IITIKS &C. Os all kinds at moderate prices, corner of Price <v Hull Streets. All articles kept are of the best quality and satisfaction is guaran teed to patrons. If You Waxt First-Class Work Go To James B. Alston, Tlxe Bartoer, No. 43, WHITAKER STREET. Shaving, Hair-cutting. Shampooing and all kinds of work in hi. line done with neat ness and dispatch, and as cheap as the cheap est. Children Hair-cutting and and the honing ot Razors given special attention. J. W. WARREN, —DIALER IN— tain, CoalocUos Ms, Etc. Corner Went Broad and Sims Street. Savannah, Georgia. P. O’CONNELL. Scissors. Ssws and Razon Sharpened. Parasola and Umbrellas repaired. Keys fitted to L»cka. Repaired, and al kinds of Jobbing execu ed neatly C r ner St. Julian and West Broad srteets Over-halls in great variety and cheap at L, Fried's. The cry is L. Fried <« the place for Shins, Collars and Cuffs. No. 210. MADAME SMITH. Ths {un anil Star rcrtiins ftUer. Those who wish to consult her upon the affairs <>f life, in person or by mail, will re member to call at No. 210 Bryan street, be tween Montgomery and West Broad, she :>as been practicing this business for fifty years. Stic reveals the deepest secrets; unveils the future; gives successful lottery numbers; brings’separated married couples and lovers together; blings back absent friends and reci eant lovers; and causes speedy and happy marriages. She has this gift from the Almighty, she is acknowledged by all to be the Queen and Star Fortune Teller without a Superior. R. B. REPI’ARD. M. ALBERTSON. YELLOW PINE LUMBER FOR SALE AT Wholesale and Retail, Planed or Rough. R. B. REPPARD & Co., East Broad and Tay or streets, in S F & W Ry. yard. . a *_* M l .' , ai h T, ~ ~ ——. ■ —_. . .. ~ . ... . \ ' : • ““•I--'-' iWglM C' ."’tS W?* H. FOX, U NDERTAKER, Masonic Temple, Savannah, Ga. Residence—lls Abercorn street. ESTABLISHED 1857. The Old Reliable House of JAMES HART & BRO,, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in timift lain moo, ■®, WE, UR, IMS 111 HUB. A t The Lowest Market Prices. 1 I Jefferson and 186 St. Julian Street, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. AT KROUSKOFF’S MILMXERY H OUSE I There is a grand sight for you all !!! NEW MILLINERY GOODS! Hats, Flowers, Silks Satins, Crapes, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats! Nothing but New Goods—all to be sold cheap. 1,000 Straw and Felt Hats black, white and colored, al all prices. 1.000 Plumes and Feathers. Remember This Is HEADOUABTEHS For Society Hals and Ribbons also. Head quarters for Mourning Goods, Crapes, l Veils and Hats. Do not fail to come at] once to the headquarters of s. krouskoftl 151 Broughton Street] Mrs. Kate Fore 137 St. Julian Street UP STAIRS. Nurses’ Aprons, Purse Silk, Nurses’ Caps, Purse Rings, Pillow Shams, Purse Fringe. Umbrella Cases, Steel and Gilt Beads Cushion Molds, Crystal Beads, M VV ash Silk, Wash Silk. F<dt Table Scarfs, 51 inches long, 18 Inche wide, both ends stampped, s(c. j SILK MITTENS FOR CHLOR Hats at Your Own Price, Having no room to keep them, will -sell at* sacrifice. Stamping at short notice. Mrs. K. POWEB, 137 ST. JULIAN STREET. Go to L. Fried for your fancy Percal Shirts. For Underwear L. Fried’s the p'ace.