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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Judge Merrick's Chances.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The Star SAYS
Senators Edmunds and Pugh called upon
the President in relation to the appoint
ment Of Judge Merrick upon the District
Bench and advised him Of the sentiment
existing in the Committee against the
appointment on the United States Bench
OF men whose age would soon fit them for
retirement. The President merely said
Judge Merrick had given satisfaction ana
did not indicate whether or not he c0nsid-
cred his age an objection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
VALUABLE LANDS RESERVED.
Tho Commissioners of the General Land
Ofioe Makes a DIaenverY.


Office Makes a Discovery.
HURON, OAK, Feb. 3.-The Commits
sioner of the General Land Office
has made the startling discovery
that the Indian title TO about 10000, 900
acres of land in North Dakota has not
been extinguished, despite Secretary
Teller's order in October, 1894, opening
these lands, and their subsequent settle
ment by Inhabitants OF what may COM
prise fourteen counties, mosto of which are
organized, and which contain
10000 people. The DEVILS lake
section, Turtle Mountain district and
Mouse river region, now attracting SO
much Immigration, are included within
this area, which, according 20 Commits
sioner Sparkle, has been unlawfully en-
tered as public Iapds Under date Of Jan.
26, Mr.. sparks writes TO the surveyor
General of Dakota auspending an CON
tracts made for surveys In the above de-
scribed section, which Mr.. sparks rel CARDS
as the reservation OF the Turtle Mountain
band OF Chippewa Indians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A RAILROAD Deal.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.--The Record
tomorrow will say:
"There was' fresh evidence yesterday
that a movement is on foot looking TO the
foreclosure Of the Reading railroad prop
erty under general mortgage, by syn
dicate that is acting in the interest Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. IL is given out,
however, that the movement instead Of
aiming at shutting the Baltimore and
Ohio out OF New York, will give that
company speedy access TO that city, in re-
turn for which II will cease cutting pas
senRer rates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Showing the Oneer.

CHARLOTTE, N. g., Feb. 3-For sever
al weeks past parties have been passing
counterfeit silver dollars in this commu'
nifty and to-day RUFUS LOurance, negro,
was arrested for passing counterfeit dol
lars on a mOuntaineer. Louranco con-
fessed 10 having passed counterfeit money
and said white man named James l..
Freeman had been giving him money 70
work of. freeman was arrested and put
under 500 bond for trial 10 the Federal
court. L0urance was also put under
bond OF 500 which he failed 20 give and
was sent 70 jail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
MONEY FOR GEoRGIANs.
A Bill For the Relief of the MasOni
Hall COMPANY of Atlanta,

A Bill For the Relief of the Masonic
Hall Company of Atlanta.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Tbe Senate to-
day, proceeded to consideration OF the
bills on the calendar under the Anthony
or "hve minute" rule. Among the bills
passed was the following:
The bill tor the relief of the Masonic
Hall Company, of Atlanta, Ca, j. A.
Henry, Mrs. NJ. j. Donohoe, Mrs. j. FL.
Williams and other citizens of Southern
States. The bill appropriates moneys for
the payment of the claims Of the parties
named for supplies taken by the Union
troops between the time Of the cessation
of hostihties in the field in the late war
aud the period fixed by the Supreme
Court as the time when the war techni-
calities ceased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

WATERLOO, Ia, Feb. 3.--The Mime
apolis express train, going north on the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids aud Northern
road Yesterday, ran into a train, consist
ing OF three engines and a oaboose, on the
Central Iowa railway at Manly Junction.
One engine and the cabOose Of the Central
Iowa train we're completely demolished,
and the engineer OF the wrecked engine
was killed and two other trainmen we're
seriously and probably fatally injured.
None Of the Burlington men were injured.
II is not known which crew was TO blame
for the accident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
TAXATION OF SPIRITS.
The Fractional Part Ofa Gallon PROPOSE
ton Stin Undecided.

tiOn Stfll Undecided.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The House TO-
day resolved itself into committee on the
bill relating to the taxation Of fractional
parts OF a gallon of distilled spirits. Mr..
Mills, of Texas, offered an amendment
providing that all taxes imposed by this
act shall be paid in standard silver coin,
and using this amendment as a text he
addressed the committee upon the entire
silver question in favor Of free coinage.
Mr.. ButterwOrth, Of Ohio, briefly dis
cussed the provisions Of the pending bill
and opposed it as being disadvantageous
out action the committee rose and the
House at 5:15 O'clock adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CRAwFoRD's DEATH.
a Report of the Fight M ade by Mexican
Of1oeE.

OmoeE.
Ell PAso, TEX, Feb. 3.-The report of
the officer in command OF the Mexican
troops who attacked Capt. Emmett Craw-
ford's command of United States troops,
while the latter were surrounding the
camp OF Geronimo, the renegade Apache
chief, about 30 miles southwest of Mar
c )ri, Mex, is published in lie EstddO di
chihuahua, which reached here to-day.
The report says: Con January IL we
combatted a great number of tame
and wild Indians, probably over 200, led
by foreIgnt United States )ofiicers and over
20 soldiers. They displayed not a sign of
legality, as was evinced as much by their
strategy as by the animals which they
had, and which / hold to prove that they
were stolen" The report is dated at
Dolores mining camp, Jan. 20, and is
signed tPeres."
1t is believed that the animals refe rred
to ia the report are those captured from
the Indians which the latter had probably
stolen. Four Mexicans are reported to
have been killed and wounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
ENGLAND's FLEET OFF GREECE
Reply OF the Hellenic Government to the
Second Note OF the Powers.

Reply of the Hellenic Government to the
Second Note OF the Powers.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-The Greek govern
ment, replying to the second note from
the powers, says it considers any obstacle
offered TO free disposal OF the Hellenic
force incompatible with Greek independ-
ence, and therefore declines RESPONSE
bility for an eventual conflict. The
Turco-Bulgarian agreement confirms the
appointment OF Prince Alexander
as permanent Governor Of East
ern Roumelia, provides for mutual
help to repel a foreign invasion, and gives
Turkey control OF some Mussulman viii
lagos in Roumella by means OF a commits
sion appointed under the sanction Of
Prince Alexander. In other respects the
agreement Is drawn up in accordance
with the provisions OF the Berlin treaty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
HISTORIAN BANCROFT.
A Plea for the Constitution Wounded in
the Mouse Of its Guardians.

the Mouse Oi its Guardians.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-George Ban
croft, the historian, has written and will
shortly publish a monograph entitled
"A Plea for the Constitution Wounded
in the House of Its Guardians"
1t will be a sharp criticism of
the decision of the United States
Supreme Court in theJ Willard vs.. Green
man case in March, 1884, in which the
court held that Congress could make
Treasury notes legal tenders for private
debts, which he claims was uncOnstItu-
tiOnal and dangerous. He appeals to the
court to reverse its judgment, and points
the dangers to the labOring man Of an IT.
redeemable or debased currency.
TARIFF LEGISLATION.
Chairman Morrison said to-day that the
Ways and Means Committee were at
work upon a tariff bill which would be
reported at an early day. 1t will be the
Hewitt bill amended so as to make greater
reductions in the rates on some articles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
The Cnnadian Fisherles

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-In the Senate
to-day, among the measures reported IA
vorably from the committees was reso-
luton by MIR. Frye, reported, as he be-
lieVed, "with unanlmity," from the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations. declaring II
TO be the opinion Of the Senate that Con-
gress ought not TO provide for joint COM
mission OF Great Britain and the United
states In relation 10 the fisheries. II was
placed on the calendar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED.
RoRERTs BAILED.
J. X. Lockwood, OF the Long Island
Railroad, His surety.

j. X. LOcEWoouI OF INC Lohk IHIhhu
Railroad, His surety.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-William 8. Roberts,
former President Of the defunct bank OF
Augusta, Ga, who was under indictment
here for grand larceny, was brought on TO
this city to-day by detectives. Roberts
was arraigned In court later and pleaded
mot guilty. with the privilege OF with
drawing his plea and demurring 20 the in
dictment. The court fixed his ball at
$4,000, which was given by j. Rogers
Lockwood, Vice President OF the Long
Ialnnd railrnad. who lives In BrOOklYn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Crematod by HIS own Hand.

CRIsFIELD, ND, Feb. 3.--Last night z
German known only as George was ar
rested FOR some slight 0deDse. ON the
way 20 the lock up he declared that lr
confined all night be would burn the house.
and himself This morning the house,
small frame structure. was found 10 pave
been entirely destroyed by hre, and among
the ashes were the remains OF tne un-
fortunate man. He had evidently set
fire to the place sometime during the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Tho girnnI Service.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ain the House
to-day Mr.. Robertson, OF Kentucky, from
the Committee on Expenditures in the
War Department reported back resolu.
tion instructing that committee 10 inquire
into the alleged violation by the Signal
Service Bureau Of the statute which pro-
hibite an appropriation for one object be-
ing used Tor any other. IL was adopted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

ROME, Feb. 3.-The Pope while trans
acting some business with Cardinal Fer
rieri, Prefect OF the Congregation Of
Bishops and regulars yesterday, had
slight attack Of syncope. He was carried
10 his chamber, but recovered from the
attack before reaching there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A POWDER HOUSE BLOWN UP.
The New Croton Aqueduot the Scene
OF Another Explosion.

OF Another Explosion.
NEW YORK, Feb. "A powder house
at shaft No. % Of the new Croton aque-
duct, on Fordham road, exploded to-day,
killing one man and probably fatally
wounding another. A great deal Of dam
age was done TO glass and weak buildings
IN the surrounding country. Several
places on Long Island report that an
earthquake shock was felt about the same
moment that the powder explosion oc-
Cured. Similar reports from places
equally distant In other directions from
the explosion are received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A COURT HoUsE BURNED.
The Records DestrOysa~ss 900 In cash
safe in safe.

safe in a safe.
GALVESTON, Feb. "A special from
Hamilton says: "The court house here
was destroyed by fire at A O'Clock yester-
day morning. The records OF the sherifps
and Surveyors Offices were saved, those
Of the County Court were destroyed. The
records of the Clerks office were in q
vault and are supposed 10 have been In
cinerated. Three thousand dollars of
county funds were in an iron safe, which
is thought 10 be fire proof. The loss on
the building is $4,000. The origin of the
fire is unknown"
A HUGE BLOCK RUINED.
MANCHESTER, Feb. "A huge block Of
buildings in this city, occupied by Hamil-
ton a. Co., Patton a Co. and Peake a. Co.,
has been gutted by fire. The loss will ex-
ceed 100000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Riphts of Priests 10 Marcy

PARIS, Feb. 3--The Court Of Appeals at
Amiens recently gave a decision that
Catholic priests may marry notwithstand-
ing the fact that the Court OF Cessation
court, however. has not yet interiered
with the decision OF the Amlens' court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
TIE POLICY IN GRErCE.

VIENNA, Feb. 3.--The political corre-
spondence says that Rushem Pasha, the
Turkish Ambassador At London, has in
formed the Turkish government that Mr..
Gladstone will continue Lord salisbury's
Greek policy only on conditions that the
powers compel the Porte to effect the
needed reforms IN the empire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A Contractor Assigns.

LYNoHBURG, VA, Fen. 3.-W. b.
Snead. a contractor aud builder, has made
an assignment. His liabilities are un-
known, but are supposed to be about
5000. His assets. it is said, will pay 70
per cent. OF his liabilities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-In the House
to-day Mr. Brady, OF Virginia, rising 10 a
question Of personal privilege, again en-
deayOred 10 reply TO the speech OF Mr..
Wise, OF Virginia, made by that gentle
man in response 20 Mr.. Boutelle, Of Maine,
but he was again unsuccessful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

LONDON, Feb. 3.--Intormation has been
reoeiyed that tiirOd and Renaud, the @ro-
nauts who ascended In balloon in the
latter part OF January from Brest, and
who were supposed 10 have perished, we're
Dicked uD at sea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
EnoIand's Fleet on Greece.

LONDON, Feb. IA majority OF the YES
sells belonging 20 the European squadron,
designated TO prevent Greece from attack
ing Turkey, have assembled In Suda bay.
Turkey invites the powers TO resume
the Balkan conference at Constantinople
TO sanction the Turko-Bulgarian agree
ment
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

LONDON, Feb. 4. Q M.--The trial OF
the Crawford divorce case, In which Sir
Charles pike ~ correspondents, has been
begun on MoudAv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
DEATH IN THE FLAMEs.
A Farmer and His wife Perish at th
Burning Of Their House.

UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The residence
Of Samuel Williams, farmer living
about half mile north OF Trenton vii
lage, was destroyed by fire at O'Clock
this morning. Williams and his wife
were burned 10 death. The fire is said to
have originated from a defective stove
nina
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
MR.. BLANCHARD's PLAN.

In reply to Mr.. Blanchard, of Louisiana,
the commissioners said they thought it
would require an amendment to the civil
service law to allow the commission In
making appointments to take into con-
sideratiOn the number of employees al
ready in Office from the various States.
They did not consider such an amend
ment wise. however, as it would tend
to render the whole civil service system
unpopular with the North and West be-
cause under it the South would
get nearly all the offices, and thus open
up the sectional question. Under the law
the South was now getting its share of
the offices and would in time have its pro-
portion of the offices. The Commission
ers did not think il WISE to do anything
which would make the law unpopular in
the North, where its strength now princi-
pally lies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CIVIL sERvICE GRADES.
Classification by Salaries Preferred to
classification by Work.

classification by Work.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The Civil Ser
vice Commissioners to-day had an infor-
NAL conference with the House Commit
tee on Reform in the Civil Service, in
which they discussed a number Of details
connected with the civil service. In re-
ply to questions as to whether it were not
practicable to classify government en-
ployes bv work rather than by salaries, the
Commissioners said that while it was
practicable, classification by salaries
seemed to them the better plan. They
favored the appointment of a commission
to rearrange the classification and sala-
ries or department employees, and cited
instances where the same work was paid
for at different rates in different depart
ments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
FORMER DIVISIONS


When former territories had been di-
vided they bad been divided by vote of
the people of one-half OF the Territory.
Mr.. Morgan would like to see Dakota ad-
mitted in the centennial year of the adOp-
tiOn of the United States constitution.
Three times 13 would make 80, so that
there would be special beauty and ft-
ness In the admission of that State
tiOns of an ''enGbling" act, which should
be passed by this Congress. Then could
this Union through all coming generations
of men point to the marvellous WORK OF
human hand and human mind in the erec-
ti0n of free government for free people.
Mr.. Harrison obtained the floor, but
yielded to motion to adjourn. At 4:50
O'Clock the Senate adjourned, Mr.. Harri-
son giving notice that he would ask the
Senate to bring the bill to vote to-m0r-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
nrFYIco MADE wHITE.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 3.--snow fell to
a depth Of inches at MeXicalcingo, 4
miles distant from this city, yesterday
afternoon. Tnis Is the first snow that has
fallen in this vicinity since 1856. The
tops Of all the adjacent mountains are
whitened. The weather is much cooler
than is generally experienced In this latt
tude at this season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
RUN DOWN BY A TUG.

A MIdshipman and Four Sailors From
an Austrian Corvette Drowned.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-This evening the
tug boat Blanche Kate while towing a
railroad float up the North river ran into
row boat attached to the Austrian cor
vette Donau laying opposite the foot OF
West Twenty-sixth street. The row boat
was under command Of Midshipman
Karsch, and contained II men. The mid
shipman and four Of the sailors are MISS
ing. Five of the seamen were rescued by
the tug Blanche Kate, and two others
were taken from the river by the tug
Janett. The rescued men were placed on
board OF the corvette, and the river police
arrested Capt. Herbert OF the Blanche
Kate.
HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED.
IL is explained in connection with the
calamity that in the afternoon l.. Szende
ordered the steam launch OF the DoDau to
examine the anchorage fastenings. As
the launch steamed around the
vessel, her engines got out Of order
and she drifted with the tide. Seeing the
dangerous predicament OF the launch the
Lieutenant ordered MidshIpman Karsch
10 take the long boat and eleven men aud
20 10 the assistance Of the launch. They
went and had got the launch In tow whom
they were run down by the tug.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
sNowING IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. Especial dis
patches report the heaviest snowfall ever
known throughout the State. II began
showing Tuesday noon, and II is still at it
in Southern Kentucky, where u inches
have already fallen. Tue weather here is
bright and pleasant, the snowfall being
only about 8 inches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
IAcKsoN VISITED.

JACKSON, MISS, Feb. 3.-Tnere was a
heavy snow storm here last night and
this morning, extending as far south aa
Grenada. Miss All trains are delayed
and mail and t4legraphic communication
with the north has been greatly inters
ruufrI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
julius REFS,
NJ I. HANVRTN.

VIM. Stevens, the Republican member
of the board, is sick In bed and was not
present at to-day's session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

violated the laws OF Congress by disrupt
ing the Territory. There was no case In
our history like this Of Dakota.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

The patriotism that had been 50 much
referred 20 had IN 1t a strong flavor OF
self interest. The speaker criticised the
nction Of South Dakota in undertaking TO
divide the Territory on its own account.
That Territory as a whole was legal en-.
lity. He compared the small states with
he great, Delaware with New York, TO
show greater the proportional in
nuence Of wide territorial area
for State IN the Union.
He opposed q division OF territory, aud
fsid the people Of Dakota, as a whole. also
npposed IL. The constitution brought
hue did not come from the people. and it
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-04-01

J. p. Hartman. She has for some time
been q sufferer from consumption. but
she bore her affection with christian for
titude. Her last breath was spent in
praising God. Her remains were inferred
at Pleasant Grove cemetery on Sunday
last.
Died, at Locust Mount March 81, of
inflammation of the stomach and bowels,
the youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
White. The remains were inferred in
Haw's family cemetary at Haw's X
Roads.
We must compliment the citizens of
Pettibone for the work they have already
done on the school building at that place,
they have the frame up, and a splendid
one it is too; size, 25 X 80 feet, The
principal part Of the lumber is on the
ground to finish the house.
Mr.. C. f. Wilhide, of n. c., after
spending winter with his better half
started for that place q few days ago.
We here give the attendance of Prof
A. G. Crosswhite's school at Cherry
Grove: Total enrolment, 6S; average
monthly attendance, 53b; total per cent.
of whole term, So; number of visitors,
$50; directors visits, 4.
G. W. Jones is just sweeping every.
thing for sheriff. NovUs Homo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-04-01
NOTICE.
Trustees Sale of Land.

In pursuance OF the power and authori.
ty in me vested, under and by virtue of Il
decd of trust executed to me on the 1th
day of March, 1885, by A. j.. Campbell
and wife Mary A. Campbell, and register.
ed in the Register Office Tor Washington
county. on the 23d day # March. 1885.
in book No. ,, page IA. TO secure the
payment of debt due from them to ". ID.
Biddlc by note dated the eth day of
March, 1885. and due November Eth
1880, with interest from date: | will on
saturday the oath day of April, 1886, sell
at public cutlery, at the court house door.
IN the town OF Jonesboro, Tennessee, 10
the highest bidder, for cash in hand, and
free from the right of redemption which
is expressly waived in said deed OF trust,
the tract OF land therein mentioned and
described, S tuated in the 18th civil dis,
trict OF Washington county, Tennessee.
adjoining the lands OF James II. Dosser
and containing lGs acres less II acres
which had been sold of before the exc
cution of said deed of trust, to Ellison
Brooks and excepted out of the same.
the notes and bonds thereof being set
forth in said deed OF trust to winch ref.
erence Is had for n more particular de-
scription of said land, to satisfy said
debt with interest thereon and costs of
this proceeding unless the same shall he
sooner paid. This, 25th day of March.
1886. W. q. ARCHER
aprlt4 Trustee.