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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
A CONFLICT or AUTHORITY.
The State Omcisls of West Virginia DIFF
fer with Federal Ruling.

oNhbe OlHclAAb Dh W eek NlEEAhAA III
fer with Federal Ruling.
WHEELING, w. VA, Sept. 16.-The fol-
lowing order issued by Gov. Wilson is ex-
pected to cause trouble between the
Federal and State authorities:
''It is the opinion OF the Executive De-
partment of the State that when taxes due
from a railroad company, whether State,
county, district, or municipal, are under
the law certified by the Auditor and
Sheriff for collection they must be col
lected In the manner directed by law.
That these, as taxes due by others, are In
no way subject TO compromise by county
courts or other tribunals, either as to the
amount, time, or manner OF payment.
The collection of taxes due the State by
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Conn
pany has been enj0ined BY the United
States District Court until Nov ]. If any
further attempt is made by that company
to effect a compromise with the county
authorities they are directed to notify the
Executive Department at once"
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad owes
the State $l93, 900 Of back taxes. Judge
Jackson, OF the United States District
Court, last week enjoined its collection
until Nov. /, and forbade the State au-
thOriiiss TO interfere with the county
officials. The attorneys say that this
circular is open contempt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
wHEI.AN RECOGNIZED.
His Luck the Result of Desire to Com
pIiment Mr. Cleveland.

pIiment MIR. Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 16.-Our
Consul General at Montreal telegraphed
the Secretary Of State to-day that Consul
Whelan, OF Fort Erie, Cam, had been
recognized by the British government,
and would get his exequator at onoe. 1t
is understood that this action was taken
because MIR. Whelan was peculiarly
the Presidents appointment and
that 1t was intended as a
mark of courtesy TO the new
administration. The relations be-
tween the English government and the
government of the United States have
been closer than ever since the dynamite
episode under the last administration.
Our Secretary of State, then, while Off
cially asserting the purpose OF this coun-
try to protect Its citizens In all their
rights in all foreign countries
as at home, explicitly assured the
English government that our government
had no sympathy whatever with assassins
of the dynamite or any other Variety, and
would gladly do what 1t could to bring
them to justice. This was very satlstac-
tory to the English government, which
has since then been peculiarly friendly to
our government.
PURE PATRIOTISM.
John H. Oberly, of Illinois. Superintend-
ent OF Indian schools, has declined the col
lectorship OF the port of Chicago, prefer
ing mis- present position, as he explains IN
his letter, on account of its greater oppor-
tunit'es for usefulness. His salary now
is $4,000. The salary Of the collector OF
Chicago Is $1,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
EXPULSION or THE POLES.

80, 600 Already Driven from Prussia
Treaty Rights to be Looked UP.
PARIS, Sept. l6.--Le Temps states that
the number of Polish expulsions from
Posen, Prussia, is 10000. German mer-
chants at Dantzic have sent an appeal TO
Berlin. in which they say that trade with
Posen has been greatly affected by the
action of the government, and that many
OF those who have been expelled are
debtors TO Dantzic merchants. The
farmers of Posen protest that
their localities are so deserted that
they have been unable tO harvest the crops
and have been compelled TO hire Polish
reapers, who return nightly over the from
tier. The Galician Deputies In the Reich
stath propose 10 question whether the ar
bitrSry expulsion Of Poles Is not viola
ton OF the articles Of the Vienna con-
gress guaranteeing the rights OF aliens
In Prussia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
THE CHINATOWN HORROR
SIXTY BODIES REPRESENTED
by THE BOILED BONES.

Only the Remains of CelestiaIs Dying
at San Francisco Put in the Kettle ah
that Plsoe-Two skunks Kept to Coun-
terRct the smell from the Corpses.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. l6.--The discova
cry yesterday afternoon of the terrible
practices OF the Chinese in preparing the
bones OF their dead fellow c0untrymen for
shipment to China, which has been car~
ried on under the very nose Of the city
authorities, has created deep and intense
excitement. The knowledge that such a
mass Of putrefaction was lying ex-
posed in the very heart oe
the city while, at the same time, the
drainage and sewers OF the city are
known to be In filthy condition. has ore-
ated a feeling Of fear for the health OF the
city. After all the boxes containing tho
remains of dead Chinamin had been le-
moved TO the morgue the Coroner was ins
terviewed In regard to the matter. Ha
stated that when he arrived at the cellar
In which the bodies were stored, and In
which the putreied remains which had
still to be boiled we're lying, be set to-
work to break open the boxes.
SIXTY BODIES
There were some sixty bodies in all.
Each box contained tin case, In which
carefully wrapped In oil cloths were a.
number OF human bones. The smaller
bones and long strips OF skin were
wrapped up in separate parcels and
placed within the larger ones. On tha
outside of each was q label bearing
Chinese characters. giving the name OF
the dead persons within, 80 that the re-
mains could be identified by the relatives
In China. After having opened several
boxes the Coroner concluded TO seize the
whole lot and remove them TO the morgue@
Express wagons were called for the pur-
pose. While the cases were being placed
In the wagons some OF them rolled of and
fell TO the pavement, breaking open and
exposing their contents.
TRoDDEN UNDER FOOT.
The crowd which had assembled, upon
learning the cause of the excitements
jumped on the bones, and, in their indig-
nation, trod them under foot. P0lic0
quickly interposed and the loading cons
tinued without further interruption. The
remains were removed TO the morgue..
Most Of the boxes containing remains,
were, on examination, found 10 have cOmes
from cities in the interior OF the state-
The remains were shipped from there to-
San Francisco in common tea boxes.
Those that come from the interior are
boiled aud prepared before shipment sOs
that nc 0d0f Is pereeptible on the routeu
Only those removed from San Francisco
cemeteries have the flesh stll on then
when brought for preparation to the eel-
lar. lt was the intention 10 have shipped
all those on the steamer City OF PekiD.
which sails Saturday next. 1t rumoredl
that the Chinese Six Companies will bring
an action against the Coroner for the re~
moVal Of the boxes and remains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
A RUSH FOR $4,000, 900 ACRES.
The Southern Kansas Railway Decision
CauseN q Land Craze.

The Southern Kansas Railway Decision
Causes q Land Craze.
TORONTO, KAN, Sept. 16.-The decision
of Judge Brewer, Of the United States
Circuit Court, in the suit of the United
States vs.. the Southern Kansas Railway
Company, declaring $1,000 acres of land
heretofore held by that company to be
wrongfully held and now part OF the pub
lie domain, has created the wild
est land excitement ever known
in this part of the State. AS soon as the
decision was made known IN Southern
Kansas men in buggies, in wagons, and
on horseback came in great numbers and
commenced stalking OF claims, saying
that Judge Brewers decision declared
all lands heretofore held by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railway to be
government land. They are building
shanties on many quarters and breaking
sod so as to perfect their claim. They
have even stuck their stakes and broken
ground on lands which were entered by
college script and patents for which were
on record before either the Santa Fe or
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railways
were organized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
BRITISH POLITICS.
Mr.. Chamberlain Making q Triumphal
Tour In Scotland.

Mr.. chamberlain Making q Triumphal
Tour In Scotland.
LONDON, Sept. 16.--Mr. Chamberlain 10
making triumphant tour in Scotland.
He delivers an address at every stopping
place. The villages which he is an
nounced TO visit are decorated in bis
honor, and addresses are presented 10
him everywhere. The people greet him
with the greatest enthusiasm, and cheers
are given ''for England's future PREMIER"
In one of his speeches he announced that
ex-Premier Gladstone had been restored
to health and would assume the leader
ship In the electoral campaign.
MoRLEY's CRITICISM.
John Morley, speaking at Hackney to-
day, advised landlords to embrace the
moderate proposals. The Chamberlain
proletariat, he said, would not long re-
main quiescent. He denounced Mr.. Par
nelps protection theories. He declared
that separation would be disaster TO Ire
land and disgrace to England. Short OF
separation he was willing to make the ut
most concession TO Ireland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
FERRAN's VACCINE USELESS.
The French Medical Academy Decides
that the spaniard is Humbug.

The French Medical Academy Decides
that the spaniard is n Humbug.
PARIS, Sept. 16.--The French Academy
OF Medicine to-day discussed the report Of
Drs. Chautemesse and Rummo on tine
analysis made by them OF DR.. Ferran's
cholera vaccine matter. The conclusions
arrived at in the report, which was
adopted by the academy, are that the So
called vaccine matter cannot afford pro-
tectlon against cholera, and that the skin
injections produce no choleraic phe-
nomena.
TOULoN AMBULANCEs DISCONTINUED.
ToULoN, Sept. 16.-There was only one
death from cholera reported here last
night. The ambulance service inaugu-
rated at the breaking out Of the cholera
has been discontinued Fifty-three per-
sons are under treatment for the disease.
sUcCoR FROM LONDON.
LONDON, Sept. 1e.-The Lord Mayor of
London has forwarded the first INSTALL
ment, 61 800, OF the fund he recently start
ed for the relief Of the cholera sufferers in
Spaina
GUARANTEEING TRAVEL.
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 16.-In addition to
establishing full quarantine against all
Italian ports the overland route from
Europe has been stopped. Passengers
and mails must hereafter proceed via the
SueZ canal.
THE RECORD IN ITALY.
ROME, Sept. 16.-During the past "a
hours there were 3 new cases OF cholera
and deaths from the disease reported in
Palermo, 3 new cases and Z deaths in
Parma, and / new case and death each
In Reggeo, Nell and Emilia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
GEoRGIA,s nEGIsnATURE.
Railroads Denied the Right of Appeal
ing from Commission Rates.

ATLANTA, Sept. 16.-The Senate passed
the entire day considering the bill to
modify the power and authority of the
Railroad Commission. Mr.. Falligant,
who had the floor when the bill was up
for consideration last week, resumed his
argument at the opening Of the session
and concluded after speaking an hour.
His argument from beginning to end
commanded the undivided attention OF the
Senate, and is put down as fine presen-
tatlop of his side Of this important ques-
tion. When he had concluded Mr.. Tigner
took the floor against the bill. He was
opposed to changing the present system,
and could see no reason for complaint
against the commission.
JURIEs DECLARED INCOMPETENT.
MIR. Jordan also made an argument
against the bill. He believed that there
would be innumerable difficulties in the
way of presenting the case to a jury 80
that it could properly understand all of
the important points that would have to
be considered in the trial Of one Of these
cases. The Senators in these arguments
were allow great scope in debating the
measure, and during the speeches made
passed over a good deal of ground covered
in previous debates. On conclusion of
Mr.. JOrdan's argument the previous
question was called on. MIR. McBride's
amendment, providing that railroads
after making rates shall submit them to
the Railroad Commission for the purpose
of revision, and if the commission decides
that the rates are unjust the railroads
can then 90 into court and submit their
case to jury. This was lost by a vote of
20 nays to 16 yeas.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day, the bill to repeal
the act prohibiting the sale of liquor in
Pike county occupied attention the greater
portion of the morning. A number of
speeches were made, prominent among
them being those of Messrs. Baker and
Gardner, Of Pike. for the bill, and Mr..
Prlngle, of Washington, against it. The
bill was lost.
This afternoon the House, sitting in
committee of the whole, considered and,
after much debate, defeated the bill pro-
viding for the calling Of constitutional
convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
LIVED THROUGH A TELESCOPE.
A Fireman Throws Himself on the Floor
of IA Tender and Survives n Collision.

A Fireman Throws Himself on the Floor
OF Tender and Survives a Collision.
LYNcHBURG, VA, Sept. 16.--A bad ac-
cident occurred at 3 O'Clock this afternoon
on the Norfolk and Western road miles
west Of Liberty. The third section OF an
eastern-bound freight train ran into the
second section, totally wrecking the
engine and throwing II cars from the
track. Three cars loaded with whisky
and cotton were burned, and a colOred
brakeman was buried under the ruins.
The engineer jumped from the engine and
escaped with slight injuries. The escape
of the fireman was marvellous, as he laid
down In the tender when he saw that the
accident was unavoidable, and although
the tender passed through several
wrecked cars he escaped unhurt. Several
Of the train men were slightly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
A Train Not FIagged Up in Time TO
Prevent Frightful Crash.

n AEblu NOb EA8EEDA Up Ah W
Prevent a Frightful Crash.
CHARLOTTE, Sept. 16.-A south-bound
freight train on the Richmond and Dan
vile road to-day went through bridge
over COddle creek, fifteen miles from
Charlotte. Twenty-three box cars, with
their contents of merchandise, were to
tally wrecked, and two unknown men,
supposed to have been tramps, were
killed. Fireman James Davenport and
William owens went down in the wreck
and were severely but not fatally injured.
A force of construction hands were
repairing the bridge, and sent out a flag
to warn the approaching train. The
distance, however, was too short. The
train being heavily loaded the engineer
could not stop it before reaching the
bridge. In attempting to stop the steam
chest on one side OF the engine blew out.
The north-bound passenger train from
Atlanta left here this evening for the
North via statesville and Salisbury. The
accident will delay travel for a day or
two
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
woLFPs FRUITLEss MISSION.

A Possibility that the sultan will Send
Commission to Egypt.
LONDON, Sept. 16.--There is no longer
any doubt OF the failure OF the mission Of
Sir Henry Drummond Wolf, the British
special Envoy to Turkey, as It is an
nounced to-day that Anglo-Turkish joint
occupation Of Egypt has been abandoned,
and chat the Porte will consider the eX-
pediency Of sending a commission to 40
company Sir Henry 10 Egypt. II Is gem
orally believed that the Sultan's reason
Tor not acceeding TO the terms offered by
the British Envoy is that he feared that
Russia would forget her promises re-
specting the treaty OF Berlin in the event
Of an AnglO-Turkish alliance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
A PANIC IN SILVER

The Lowest Point OF the Century
Touched Rt London Yesterday.
LONDON, Sept. ia panic prevailed
In the silver market to-day, and prices
dropped TO the lowest point that has been
touched in the present century. Indian
banks refuse 10 give more than AZ, and
Indian exchange has fallen 70 10 per
rupee. The uncertainties Of trade with
India is paralyzing the expectation Of
Lancashire goods. The announcemeut
that Belgium had withdrawn her opposl-
tion TO the French proposal that the
Latin union be renewed until January,
1887. failed 10 support the market.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
RUSSIA SHOWS HER TEETH.

Austria Not 20 be Allowed to Take
Another step In Her Balkan Scheme.
WARSAW, Sept. l6.--rhe semi-oflieial
Gdzette to-day calls the reception given by
Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria a.
Posegot on Sept. u to the deputation CON
slstlng Of 407 prominent Bosnians and
HerzeRoYinians comedy prepared and re-
hearsed by Austria, and states that the
promises made by the Austrian Emperor
on that occasion were but idle words, as
Russia will not allow Austria TO take
another step forward In her scheme relat-
Ing TO the Balkan states until she pleases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
SCARCITY OF MONEY.
The Greens Bank Creditors Asked for
Further Extension.

JACKSON, MISS, Sept. 1.-THE second
payment Of the Green's bank certificates
fell due to-day, but was not paid. The
managers Of the banks affairs say that
owing TO the scarcity OF money they have
been unable to negotiate the banks
securities except at a heavy loss, which
they would not do. They ask their credi-
tors TO grant them further time or have a
receiver appointed TO take the matter into
his hands and realize all tnat ~ possible
at present for their creditors. IL Is more
than probable that the Greens will be
granted further time. Their original
debts when the bank failed were $3.50, 900.
This amount has been reduced 70 S2l4,OJ0,
which the Greens claim they can and
will pay II given sufficient time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
JUMBO KILLED.

A Freight Train Runs Down the Fas
nous Elephant Near st. Thomas.
sT. THOMAS, ONT, Sept. l6.-Jumbos
the 100000 elephant, was killed on the
Grand Trunk Air line-track, half a mile
east Of here, last night. His keeper was
leading him along the track when =,
freight train came up behind unnotlced
and ran him down. he was Injured 80
badly that he died IN 30 minutes. The
trick elephant, Tom Thumb, was also ln.-
iurad hie legs being broken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
WISCONSIN NOT A DRUNKARD.
Twenty-Five Towns i'm the state Vote 60
Put the License at $500.

MILWAUKEE,, Sept. l6.-Rgports have
been received here from 80 cities and
towns throughout the State on tho result
OF the license question. or this number
~ carried $500 license, 80 carried 5000 H.
cense, and Ia only one town was the $3.50
fee adopted. The low license majority In
this city was nearly $1,000. The result OF
the elections throughout the state is
great surprise TO the brewers, As It wac
not thought that dozen places would
adopt the maximum figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
Two KILLED az A TREE.
Father and son Meet a Horrible Fate
In the Woods.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 1G.--An old farmer
named John HugerwOod went into the
woods with his son yesterday to cut logs.
Not coming home search party was or
ganized. The dead body of the old man
was found with his head split wide open.
Near by was the almost lieless body OF
bis son, who has since died. IL appears
that while they were passing through the
forest a dead tree fell, crushing both to
the ground with the above results. A
faithful dog kept the bodies from being
dovouFed by hogs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
RAISED FROM $40 TO 1000.
A shrewd swIndler viotimizes Bank
Rt Toronto.

TORONTO, Sept. iG.-Willlam Ryan,
who came here from Montreal two weeks
ago and opened commission merchants
Office, yesterday cashed at the Dominion
bank draft for $4,000 Of the Bank Of
Ottawa on the Bank Of Montreal. II has
since been asoertalned that the draft was
raised from $40 10 $4,000. Ryan also tried
to cash forged draft for S5,772 at the
Imperial bark, but the forgery was dis
covered, and be left town. lie Is sup
posed 10 be one Of the bank swindlers who
recently operated largely In Rochester
and other places.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
SMALLPOX STATISTICS.
Children Not Entering the Schools of
Montreal

MONTREAL, Sept. 16.--The official report
at the health office to-day showed % deaths
from smallpox in this city yesterday.
Forty-nine cases were reported, OF which,
however, only II were authenticated.
Twenty cases are reported from st. Cune-
gonde. In one public school in the east
end of the city, where there is usually an
attendance Of 300 pupils, only 80 made
their appearance at the reopenlng this
month. The provincial board OF health
has passed resolution to prosecute
parents who send their children to school
while there is smallpox in their families
There were deaths from smallpox at
st. Jean Baptiste village yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
THE PROHIBTrIONIsTs.
LoRING's EXPENDITURES.
Comptroller Durham Directs the Insti-
tmtIon Of q snit.

Comptroller Durham Directs the Insti-
tuition OF = suit.
WAsHIsGToN, Sept 16.-Comptroller
Durham has forwarded transcript OF the
accounts Of George B. Loring, late Com
missioner OF Agriculture, to the Solicitor
OF the Treasury, for the institution Of
suit for the recovery OF about $4,000 Of
government funds alleged 10 have been
illegally expended by Mr. LoriIg IN the
purchase OF seed, etc, Tor the Depart
ment OF Agriculture. The sureties named
IN MIR. Lorings bond are John A. L0riuR,
OF Boston, and Thomas Saunders Of Hav-
erhill, Macs. The amount Of the pond is
gfO nO0
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17

WASHINGTON, Sept i0.-The following
fourth.elass Postmasters we're appointed
to-day:
In North Carolina--At Warrenyille. r..
ID. Parker; at Crossing, VIM. J. Trollin-
ger; at Pensacola, Sander McMah0n.
In 0eorgia-At Juds0n, Mrs. Mary l..
Russell; at Yorkyllle, Henry II. Clay.
In Missssippi-At Good Hope, n. b.
Longford.
Palmer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
Eenra of INnchlng.

TrFToN, GA. Sept. 14.-An item In the
NEWS Of to-day stated that two OF the me-
groes implicated in burning Summers gln-
house had been lynehed. That Is not cor
rect. They are at present safo IN jail az
Irwinvlle, but there Is very bitter ieel-
ing among our oitizens, and fears are en-
tained that they will be iynched.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
shot AZ the Wrong Man.

DODGE CTTY, KAN. Sept. l6.-Three
cowboys met the Los Casae stage south OF
this city on Sunday. and began firing at
the passengers. One OF the occupants Of
killed one OF the cowboys. The two others
rode away
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
Sunday labor in Germany.

LONDON, Sept. 16.--The official inquiry
into the Sunday laboring in Germany,
has been nearly completed. lei expected
that the report VIII advise against any
alteration IN the present laws upon that
subject.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17
The Bourse TaN BilI PASSED.

BERLIN, Sept. f6.-The Buudesrath has
passed the bourso tax Bill, including the
provision that tho bankers aud brokers
snail be responsible for the collection Of
the tax.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-17

PARIS, Sept. l6.-Tonquin adyices re-
celved to-day state that the Black Flags
are preparing for an active guerilla war
on the French troops, and will soon begin,
aggressive operations unless terms are
made with them.