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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
COUNTY JAILERs.

Legal Tribunals Decide that a Woman
Cannot Fiji the ONCE.
FRANKFORT, KY, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. NJ. G.
Lucas was elected by a vote OF Davies
county to the Office OF jailer, to succeed
her husband, who was killed by a mob
while in the discharge Of his duty. When
she appeared before the County Court tn
give bond for the office. the Judge refused
20 allow her TO qualify. A writ or man-
damus from the Circuit Court was ap-
Piled for 10 compel the court TO allow her
TO qualify, but the motion was. denied.
An appeal was then taken 10 the Court OF
Appeals. Yesterday that court affirmed
the decision Of the Circuit Court that q
woman cannot legally hold the Office Of
county jailer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
SOLICITING APPOINTMENTS.
Senator Hampton Introduces Novel
Bill on the Subject.

Senator Hampton Introduces Novel
Bill on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Following is
the full text Of the bill introduced by Sem
ator Hampton to-day to make 1t unlawful
for Senators or Representatives TO recon-
mend or solicit appointments to office:
WHEREAS additional legislation is necessary
to carry out the intention section 10 OF the act
of Congress of Jan. 10, 1883. entitled ian act
To regulate and improve the civil service OF
the United States" and
WHEREAS, recommending or soliciting ap-
pointments TO Office by Senators and Repre-
sentatives Is not only contrary TO the spirit OF
said section 10. but also intcrfores seriously
with the performance OF their legislative du-
ties; now, therefore,
Be Il enacted, etc., That it shall be a INSIDE
meanur for any Senator or Representative Of
the Congress OF the United states to reCOm-
mend or solicit. directly or indirectly the app
pointment OF any person TO any office under
Inc government OF the United states: and
that any such Senator or Representative, who
shall he convicted OF making snch recOmmcL-
dation or solicitation, shall be punished by u
fine Of not more than loo. nor less than $500,
one-half Of which shall 20 10 the persons upon
whose testimony such conviction shall baye
heen obtained. and the other half TO the
United States.
SIC. 3. That whenever the appointing power
asks for information touching an applicant
for office he shall do 80 In writing, and such
information as may be given shall be fur
niahed In writing over the signature Of such
senator or Representative. ana shall he hled
IA the department or bureau Of the officer at
whose request 10 was furnished.
SIC. 3. Nothing IN this act shall he construed
10 az 10 forbid any Senator or Representative
OF the Congress OF the utcd states from for
warding 10 the appointing power any appli-
cation for Office that ho may receive, but any
Endorsement he may make thereon shall relate
only 10 the facts Of the case or character Of
the application.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
REsCUERs AT WORK.
PROHIBITIONS FOES.
Judge PRrdee, of the Circuit COur
Grants q Rule Nisi.

Judge Pardee, of the Circuit Court,
Grants q Rule Nfsi.
ATLANTA, Dec. 16.-As soon as Judge
McCay rendered his decision refusing to
gran tthe permanent injunction to restrain
Ordinary Calhoun from canYassing the
vote and declaring the result of the prohi-
bition contest, Judge Henry B.Tompkins,
one Of the counsel for the liquor men,
boarded train and left for New Orleans.
To-day Judge Pardee, of the United States
Circuit Court, granted a rule nisi and has
set the case for bearing in
Atlanta Jan. 4. Two cases
were presented to Judge Pardee by Judge
TOmpkins. In one of them the complain
ants are 5. Cohen & Co., and in the other
f. NJ. Potts is the complainant. The bill
set forth entirely the same facts as were
presented in the one acted upon by Judge
McCay. The rule nisi was received by
telegraph by the clerk of the Superior
Court Of Fulton county to-day and made
a matter of record
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
BUSINESS BREAKs.
Dunn a. Co.'S. Report for the week
OrvIIIe's Bank Crush.


NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.--The business
failures occurring throughout the coun-
try during the last week as reported to r.
@. Dunn d Co., number for the United
States 233, and for Canada %, total Of
255, against PAT last week and 239 the
week previous. The Western and South
ern States furnish more than halt. In the
other sections of the country the business
casualties were about up to the average
oRRvILLE's BROKEN BANK.
ORRvILLE, o., Dec. 1S.-James Sabine
has been appointed receiver of the Farm
ers' Bank OF Orrville, which closed it's
doors Saturday. The Sheriff has levied
on all the chattels and other property Of
the four partners, ID. G. Horst, Samuel
Snavely, David Warfiu, and Isaac Horst.
They are all wealthy farmers. The liza
blitIes are unknown, but are estimated
at $l50,000, besides the loans and deposits
OF private parties, including $1,000 OF
township funds. d. G. Horst, the cashier,
being also Treasurer OF Baughman town.
ghiu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
DEATH OF THE KNOCKS.

Tho Mother aud Brother Of tho MUIR
dered Man UBder Arrest.
DETROIT, Dec. 1s.-The Coroner's In
quest in the case OF the murder and burn
ing Of Frank Knoch and his family Was
resumed this morning. Because OF the
suspicious actions Of Mrs. Knoch, mother
OF the murdered man, and his brother
Herman, they were taken Into custody
aud held as witnesses. Gus knOch was
wanted, but could not be found. Mrs.
KnOch holds a note OF $500 IN Franks
name whichvis said 20 be forged. The
Knoch family and the family OF Mrs.
Frank knoch have been at swords points,
and at times came 10 blows. Frank sided
with hls wifois family.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
MoNrANA's REDSKINS.

80 or 40 Employees Imprisoned by the
Flood.
HELENA, MONT, Dec. 1s.-W III. Combs,
in charge Of Eddy Hammond & Co.'S store
at Arlee, was assaulted by two Indians,
supposed to be spokanes. who fOrcibly
entered the store and drove HIM out.
Combs fired, killing one and seriously
wOunding the other. Sheriff Lane and n
posse left Missoula for Arlee yesterday
afternoon to quiet any disturbance which
might be engendered by the affair. Last
night he wired the authorities calling for
military, and saying that the Indians had
taken from him some prisoners. A deiach-
ment OF troops has gone from MissOula.
The white settlers at Arlee have taken an
engine and left the place. There are some
800 Indians there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
A NINE FLOODED.
All the Employees Escape Save seven
HunRarians.


WILKRsBARRE, PA, Dec. 1s.-The water
in the SusQuehanna river of Nanticooke
broke through the workings at No. 1 slope
OF the Susquehanna coal company this
morning, and at noon there was about six
feet of water in the slope. An alarm was
sent through the workings when the
danger was apparent and all the men ex-
eept seven Hungarians who are missing
and who are believed to have been
drowned. hurried to the mouth of the
slope and were rescued. The mules and
most of the tools were saved.
WHENCE THE WATER CAME.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, Dec. 1S, PM
The disaster at Nantico0ke is more APP
palling than was at first anticipated. The
theory that the water broke through the
bed of the river has been dispeiled by the
fact that the place whence the water
came is over 1000 feet from the Susque-
hanna. In tracing the water it was dis
covered that it flowed from a pool on
the surface in which it had collected
from some springs near by. The water
had then followed the rock to fault in
the seam which was the first outlet for it.
1t then ran into the gangway and slopes
and thence to the lower workings of the
No. l slope.
1000 LIVES ENDANGERED.
When the water was discovered rush.
ing into the slope there were nearly 1000
men and boys at work in the various
openings, but at the particular spot where
the water first appeared there were not
over 30 persons at work at the time. 1t is
reported that there are now about 20 or
30 men in the face of one of the gang
ways who are shut in by the water and
rubbish that have accumulated in the
gang way. 1t is impossible to say what
their fate will be.
RESCUERS AT WORK.
Rescuing parties are now following the
face Of the chambers of that part of the
gangway which is filed with water and
rubbish, with the hopes of reaching the
men some time during the night. The off,
ctals say there is no danger of the men
sutfocating, as they will get plenty of air
from the faces of the chambers that are
not filled with water and rubbish. The
pumps were put into operation this even
ing. They have capacity Of removing
1000 gallons of water per minute, and it
is expected that the mine will be cleared
by Monday next. Old miners are of the
opinion that the men who are shut up
will be rescued alive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
A $4,000 LIBEL SUIT.
The Wife OF a Murderer the PLAINTIFF
in the Case.


in the Case.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1s.--A $4,000 libel suie
of Mary and Cyrus Edwards against the
publishers of the Republiean was on
Judge Dlllon's trial docket yesterday.
The plaintiff, Mrs. Edwards, is
sister Of Oliver II. Bateman, who was
executed for the murder Of the McLaugh-
lin children at Flag Springs, no. Ths.
alleged libel was the publication in the
Republican OF special from ST.
Joseph giving the details of the
crime, and alleging that the cause
Of the murder was knowledge which,
McLaughlins possessed of improper rela-
tions between Bateman and HIS sister.
Bateman made a confession OF the MUIR
der of the children, and gave horrible de-
tails OF his treatment OF the little girl
after death. Mrs. Edwards alleges that
the publication in regard TO her relations
with her brother are false and libelous.
The publishers OF the Republican alleged
that the report from 81. Joseph was pub
lished as news In that vicinity, and that
no malace figured In the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

DENVER, Dec. 1s.--The suit Of the goy-
ernment against Barlow a. sandorson,
late star route contractors, 10 recover
100000 was concluded this evening In
the United States Circuit Court. Judge
Hallot held that large extra allowances
made toe contractors by Postmaster Cen
eral Brady were direct violations of the
mont 70 prove actual fraud In order 10
recover the sum paid. This ruling was
unexpected by both sides. The jury
brought In n verdict for the defendants.
The case viii probably be taken 70 the
supreme Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

LIMA, Dec. 1s.-El C0Dmercid in an
editorial To-Day demands a change OF all
The political authorities named by the
iglesias government. Col. kolayze, COM
mander OF the lglesias' expedition against
Gen. Caceres, who was out manUuyred
~ approaching Lima with bis troopa.
Gen. Caceros has eeue outside of che city
20 stop bis advance. should biz intentions
be hostile 10 The existing government
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
CHANTS sEPULCHRE.
he Legislature to be Asked 20 Pass a
Special Bill.

The Legislature to be Asked 20 Pass a
Special Bill.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-The Board OF AL
dermen met to-day, when the law com
mittee reported that as there was a ques-
tisn as to the city's right 10 allow River
side park 10 be used as cemetery, some
difficulty might arise as 10 the sepulchre
OF Gen. Grant beng permanently allowed
10 remain there. The committee offered
a resolution that the Legislature pass an
act which would settle the question be-
yOnd all peradyenture as TO the dead SOL
dior and his widow. when she dies, and
requesting the corporation counsel to
memorabilia the Senators and Assembly
men 10 this effect. The report and resolu-
tlOn were adopted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
CINCINNATps Fires.
S25, 900 Lost by the Blaze at the Chair
Factory.

$4,000 Lost by the Blaze at the Chair
Factory.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 1S.-The fire at Field
kamp Bros.' chair factory last night, was
checked after 2 O'Clock this morning, with
a total loss not exceeding $4,000. The
firm is fully insured. Andrew Murphy,
who volunteered to assist the firemen
raising ladder, was struck by falling
window and severely cut on the head.
George &. Wares vinegar factory at
Nos. lS7 10 295 West Third street was
burned this morning. The loss is esti-
mated at S45, 900, and the Insurance at
$50, 900. The sheds OF the Grand Central
passenger station caught fire several
times during the progress OF the confa-
grafton, but were extinguished without
much damage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
TRICHINOsIs PATIENTS.
All Those in Attendance on the WeItzeI
Party Traced.

All Inose In attendance on the Weitzol
Party Traced.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Persistent in
quiry to-day widened still further the
range Of the trichinosis epidemic that
followed the birthday party on Thanks
giving evening. Twenty Of the 25 or 80
people who attended the party have been
accounted for, and of these II are or have
been more or less affected. Seven who
have escaped ate no pork. Five Of these
were traced to-day. Moses Simon, one of
the sick men, was sent to the hospital to-
day. J.W. Devlin, another young man, be-
came so i'll to-day that he, also, was dis
patched to a hospital. He and AN assoei-
ate of his, james King, who was also at
the party, was similarly affected. His
case will be looked after tomorrow. The
WetZel family are very low to-day, and
little hope is entertained that any of them
save the old people viii pull through.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
FROM FRYING PAN no FIRE.
An Appeal from Life imprisonment
Brings n Death Sentence.

Brings Death Sentence.
CARRoLToN, No, Dec. 1s.--The verdict
Of the jury IN the case Of the State W.
Joel Anderson and Laurel Baugb, finding
thom guilty OF murder IN the first degree
for tho murder Of John Rea, causes much
surprise. as they were tried on the same
charge and sentenced 10 imprisonment
Tor life. but obtained a new trial which
resulted a. above. Judge Davis yester-
day sentenced them " be- hung on the
illh oi Starch next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

ELIzABETHPORr, n. j., Dec. 1s.--The
Singer sewing machine factory shut down
to-day, and 1900 employees were informed
by a large placard that operations we're
suspended until further notice, because
Of the tax levy by the city. Outside Of
The employees Of the company The action
Of the city Is endorsed BY She citizens. A
public meeting OF the employees has been
called for tomorrow evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
Twelve Hundred Nominations.

WAsHINGTON. Dec. i8.--To-day's Con-
gressi0Rol Record contains % pages OF
nominations sent 70 the Senate since the
beginning Of the present session. They
number about 200.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia bill was IN
troduced IN the Senate to-day by Senator
Colquitt Tor the erection Of public build
ing at Augusta, Ga, 70 cost not more than
5000 O0O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

MADRID. Dec. ls 70 Lbefai says.
morocco mas offered ~ cede territory 10
both spain aud france, hoping Ihat by W
doing Hle may gain support against the
eolOnizllr goICmCs of 0cfmanY."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
CATTLE STARVING.
snow and Fire strip the Ranges OF all
Natural Feed.

natural Feed.
ARKANSAS CITY, KS, Dec. is.-snow
10 the depth Of seven inches fell on the
night OF Dec. II and remains on the
ground yet, covering all the feed from
range cattle except on bottom lands. As
a great part OF the territory Is burned on
IL will make grazing very scarce. The
recent prairie fires left hundreds Of singed
carcasses OF cattle and horses on the
prairies and many that escaped are wan
derlng about blind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19

MACON. GA. Dec. is.--the printers On
the DtHg' Ieieu0It struck i9.nlgbt iof hn
Increase from J0c. t0 ajc. lheie - no
typographical union here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-19
BALKAN NEGOTIATIONS.
The DemarcatIon Commission Ready to
Begin Its Work.

The Demarcation Commission Ready to
Begin Its Work.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.--The government of
Montenegro, in view of the general mill
tary activity on the borders OF that coun-
try, has taken the precaution to arm and
equip $1,000 men, who will be held in
readiness for immediate action in the
event of an invasion OF the country by
foreign army, or in case the Government
decides upon more aggressive move
ment.
The members of the International Com
mission appointed to fixsthe line between
the Servian and Bulgarian armies have
received Instructions from their respect
i've governments TO endeAvor to arrange
an armistice between the contending
States.
sERvIA's STAND.
VIENNA. Dec. ia semi-offlcial bull
letin issued at Nish yesterday saws:
"Peace has not yet been assured. Bull
garia demands that SerVia shall evacuate
the Widdin district. King Milan con-
siders this an unfair request. SerYia
seeks an armistice and peace for political
reasons, but If they are not obtained she
will continue the war 10 the last ex-
tremity. She will, however, wait until
the enemy takes the offensive"
PROBABLY UNTRUE.
LONDON, Dec. iS.-A report has been
received here that the SerVian troops have
been withdrawn from the Widden dis
trict.
DKMARCATToN or THE LINE.
PHILIPPOPoLIs, Dec. 1S.-The Austrian
agent has notified Prince Alexander that
the military commission 10 demarcate the
line between Servla and Bulgaria will
consider the victories and defeats Of both
belligerants. He also says serVia and
Bulgaria will not be represented on the
commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
Marrtages.

oLE-FRAMPToN.-At the NJ. E. Church,
Tunls Mills, Nd, on the 4th inst, by the Rev.
II. L. He'll, Nathan S. Cole and Laura d.
Frampton, both of Talbot county, Md.
CHILil-SPEASMAN = n the 1lih inst at the
residence of the BRIDES parents, in Wallace
township, Chester county, Pa. by friends
ceremony, Thomas II. Chilli of philadelphia,
and Luy Mckim, laughter OF William A.
Speakman.
DAVIDSOH--I EARN okE.--At Union ME-, Tnr
sonage, on The l1th inst hy the Rev. Q. w.
Prettynnn, Ere ericR ". Davidson and Mrs
Libbie Learmore, both OF this city.
S-SnEPPARD.-ln the N. E Ghur'h,
Zion, Md, on the ! tn inst. by the lev. John
H. Dashiel, u. d., JHines g. Davis and Emma
Dashteil She pard, daughter Of the Rev.
Charles II. Sheppard OF the Wilmington
Conferences.
FARRAND- MIIlS-At Marlborough. Philaiel-
phia, on T. o 14th inst, by the Rev. Charles
Logan Thomas W. Farrand Of Newark and
Mary w Mills of marlborough, Philadelphia.
W. Ia $. Murray, John Il. Fisher aud Sarah j.
Gale. Both Of lhis city.
LoFLAND--CoTTMAN Philadelphia, on
the 5th inst, by the Re. II y. buchanan,
ID. D., Alfred II. Lolland formerly OF Delaware
aud Maria Louise Eottnan Of inditni;l
NOWLAHD-CRAIG.--A Bethel NJ. e. pafeon-
age on the 5th Inst, by the Rev. u q. Atkins,
James G. Nowlau,i of this city, and Euphenia
Craig of Chesapeake City, Md.
PILING-RoSS.-At Wost hiNielpliia, by the
Rev. s. NJ. Vernon, assisted by the Rev. DIR.
Webb and the Rev. J. Richards Boyle, pastor
Of Grace Church, this city, William $. piline
of Ocean Grove anil Catharine Ross OF PhilA-
delphia.
| OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tho 18th Inst al
St. Andrews Church, philadelphia, by the
Rev. e G. Parker, Joseph L. townsend, Sp
| TO Elizabeth Palmer, daughter of James l.
Bispham, Esq, of Philadelphia.
oW-yANRIPER.-AtC Camden, N j.,
| on the Sth inst, by the Rev. C. A. Adams. w.
| WOrrltnyE. nj
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
P0sTMAsTEk H4KRTTY.
A Wilmington Boy's Good Fortune
I'm phiTadeInIsia.


William f. Harrity, ESQ, who WINS Tues
day appointed postmaster sof Philadel-
phia, is Wilmingtonian, having been
born here in 1850. He is son of Michael
Harrity, formerly well-known builder
of this city. He received his early train
ing in the public schools, and attended
No. school at time when il was the
highest graded school in the city. Sub
sequenty he attended St. AIary's College,
this city, and La Sale College,
Philadelphia, graduating from the
latter institution about 1870, with
the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
He entered the law offices of Lewis @.
Cassidy and Pierce Archer, and was adj
mitted to the bar in 1873. He remained
in the offices of his preceptors until 1880,
and built up a large practice, particularly
devoting himself to cases in the orphans
court. He first became active in politics
in 1882, and since that time has been an
earnest worker in the cause of the
Democracy. In 1882, the Pattison cam
paign for governor, he was chairman of
the Democratic city committee. Last
year he was delegate to the National
Democratic convention and voted first
for Mr.. Randall, and, after the latter's
withdrawal as q candidate, cast all his
subsequent votes to Mr.. Bayard.
Mr.. Harrity, as chairman of the city
committee in the Pattison campaign,
gained great deal of credit for his
management of the organization and for
the work of harmonizing the factions of
the party at that time. Equally sue
cessful was he in the same campaign in
securing, with the aid of Senator Kennedy
and John M. Campbell, the nomination
and election of Michael Arnold for judge.
Mr.. Harrity has also been active in
bringing about, at various times in the
past, harmony and cooperation between
his party and the committee of one hun
dred. He resided at No. 1923 Poplar
street, in the Twenty-ninth ward, Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
GAME AND FISH PROTECTION.
Meeting of the Delaware Association
at DOver-Officers Elected.


Mt DOver-Officers Elected.
A meeting OF the Delaware Game and
Fish Protective Association was held at the
Capitol Hotel, Dover, on Saturday, with ex-
Congressman James II. Lofiand in the chair.
Those present from Wilmington were Fish
Commissioner Enoch Moore, DR.. e. G..
Shortlidge and Caleb Churchman. A board
of directors was first elected, as follows:
New Castle county-Dr. Linton Smith,
Edward Bringhurst Jr., Emlen Hewes, An
thony Higgins and Edward l.. Rice. Jr., Of
Wilmington; Richard e. Smith of Middle
town, David Bender OF st. Georges, and
II. H. Haines of Newark.
Kent county,. N. Mills, A. Cahall
George A. Wilmington, John r. Nicholson
and John r. salisbury Of Dover; William
M. Prouse OF Magnolia, Charles ]. Harring-
ton, OF Pennington, W. T: Anderson OF
Woodslde, and Amos Cole Of Harrington.
Sussex--David T. Marvel, Isaac N. Fooks
and Governor Charles @. Stockley of
Georgetown; Thomas Curry OF Greenwood
Ebe Tunnel OF Lewes; John Derrickson OF
frankfort; Edward +. GILES of Seaford
Ut. Wright of Laurel, and Philip Cannon
of Bridgevile.
of1icers were elected as follows: Presl-
dent, Hon. James r. Lofland; Vice Presi-
dents, John G. Higgins, William Ellison and
r. A. Rosenbaum Zone from each county,
Secretary and Treasurer, George Church
man.
The sum OF $3.50 was appropriated for the
purchase of one of McDonnelfs fish hatch
Ing machines and an additional 800 fol
the propagation Of fish in the waters Of the
State.
A committee was appointed to attend tc
this business, with DR.. Il. G.. Shortlidge oil
this city as chairman.
George Churchman, John +. salisbury
and Enoch Moore were appointed u com
mittee to purchase quail and distribute then
through the state after the cunning seasor
Is over.
Fish Commissioner Moore spoke of thu
recent meeting OF the National Game ant
Fish Association at st. Louis which he at
tended, and of which he was chosen frs
vice president, and ON his motion the Della
ware organization decided to join TIT
national association.