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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
BILL OF The RAILROADS.
The Freight Handlers Correct il
Their Announcement.

The Freight Handlers Correct in
Their Announcement.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Dolph
to-day introduced in the Senate bill to
amend section 525S OF the Revised Statutes
by adding to it the following clause:
"Any person or persons who shall will
fully by any act or by means ofa any threat
or intimidation impede or obstruct, ex-
cept by legal process, any such railroad
or the agents or servants OF such comps-
ny in the conveyance OF any passengers,
government supplies or mails from one
State to another State. or in receiving,
handling, loading or unloading or trans
porting or delivering anV freight or prop
erty consigned or shipped from one State
to another State or to for
eign country, or which has been
transported from foreign country
to any State of the United States, or from
one State to another State, shall, on con-
victiOn thereof, be punished by imprisOB-
ment for not exceeding one year, or by
fine not exceeding $500, or both, in the
discretion of the court; and District
Courts shall have jurisdiction of all such
offenses. The Circuit Court of United
States in any district shall also have
equity Jurisdiction to restrain anv threat
eIed violation of the provisions of this
section.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
NEW METHODIST BISHOPS.

Rey. DIR. J. 6. Key, Of Georgia, One
of the Four Successful Candidates.
RICHMOND, VA, May 1S.-The Meth
odist Episcopal Conference to-day adopted
resolution to reconsider the action of the
committee on the Boardof Missions look
ing to an important change in the financial
arrangements. Action on the subject was
postponed.
The committee having consideration OF
the subject concerning preachers whose
conduct in general is reprehensible and
who don't pay their debts, reported
against further legislation on the subject.
The report of the committee on publish
Ing interests affirmed the principle that
the book agent should not decline any ad-
Vertisement because he may not be friend
ly TO any patron of the periodicals, but
thought no additional legislation neces-
sary.
At II O'Clock the Conference went into
the election of Bishops.
The following Bishops were elected :
Rev. DR.. William Wallace Duncan. Of
South Carolina; Rev. Or. Charles b. CAL
loway, OF Mississippi; Rev. DIR. Eugene
Russell Hendrix and Rev. DR.. Joseph
Stanton Key, OF Georgia. The Bishops
elect will be consecrated on next Thurs
daV evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
ConnmrrENs IRRIrATED.

Favors go by FavOrs- Between Sen
ate and House Pension SOlons.
WASHINGTON, May ls.-There are in
dications that the harmonious relations
heretofore existing between the Pension
Committees OF the House and Senate, may
be seriously interrupted. 1t has been
standing rule with both committees to re-
mort favOrably 10 their respective houses
bills which have previously been favor
ABLY reported by the committee OF the
other branch of Congress and passed by
that branch. Recently the House Com
mIttee thought some Of the bills passed
bv the Senate were not such as to justify
favorable action, aud accordingly report
ed them adversely. The Senate Commit
tee since that time has reported adverse
" on a number OF pension bills which
came from the House, and considerable
Irritation between the two committees
has thus been engendered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Senators aud the Offices.

wAsHrNGToN, May lS.-The Senate has
eonhrmed the nomination OF Gen. W. s.
Roseerans 10 be Register Of the Treasury.
The rejection ofthe nomination OF Y. W.
Va was officially announced to-day.
The following combinations are also
ofliciaiiy announced today: Hons. 5. Beat
lie 10 he SURVEYOR Of Customs, and Silas
" Burt 10 be Naval Officer ofCustoms at
New York.
snar,anburr. sc; W. +. Evans at La
Grange. Ca; T.. &. Roney at Americus,
Ca. w, II. Brlster nj Water Valley,
Miss: G. G. Yonge. Jr., at Pensacola,
Fla: ID. W. Gwynn AT Tallahassee, Fla.
The Senate m executive session today
began consideration OF The nominAtion Oh
Mr. scott. 10 be United States Marshal OF
Virginia. Mr.. Riddleberger made long
snaeeh In favor Of confirmation, but the
senate adjourned without action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
HATFIELD's FIGHT.

Gen. Miles Makes His Official Re-
port to the War Department.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The following
telegram was received at the War De-
partment this morning through San Fran
cisco from Gen. Miles, dated Nogales, A.
T., May Is: "Capt. Hatfield, of the Fourth
Cavalry, struck Geronimo's camp yester-
day morning, and at first was quite sue
cessful, capturing the camp and horses
and driving the Indians some distance in
the Corona mountains, Mexico. About
room, in moving five miles from camp
through deep canon, be was attacked,
fought two hours, lost two soldiers killed
and three. wounded, and many of his
horses and mules. 1t is reported that the
indians were 20 strong, and that several
were killed. Other troops are in close
proximity to the hOstiles. 1t is impOssi-
bic to give the exact number of hostiles
with Geronimo. Our troops and the
Mexicans have fought them five times
within the last twelve days, although at
some disadvantage, not without loss TO
the Indians. 1t requires nine-tenths of
the command to hold in check the large
bodies of Indians on the reservations and
to protect exposed settlements"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
AN OIL BRoKERs RUIN.

The Heaviest Operator on the Bull
Side Succumbs TO His Boldness.
PTTTsBURG, May 1S.-There was panic
in oil to-day, caused by the failure OF
Craig 81 Lowrie, one of the largest firms
in the country, and reports that the Van
degrift well, just opened, was doing from
150 10 200 barrels an hour. The market
opened weak at 70L and quickly declined
TO 6S1S on bearish field news. The an
nouncement OF the failure was then made,
and when 10000 Of long oil was sold,
under the rules, for Craig & Lowrie's
account, values dropped like lead to 66A.
There was slight reaction after this,
and at noon 669S was bid. A dispatch
from OilCtty says Craig was "long" OF
OIL In that market about 700,0 barrels.
BOLD OPERATIONS.
NEW YORK, May 1S.--J. W. Craig, the
oil broker who failed to-day, was alleged
to be the heaviest operator on the bull
side, and is credited with being the power
that made the last advance from 20 to 112.
He turned bear, and sold the market
down to 90, when he Is believed to have
tried TO bull 1t again, and has kept up an
unsuccessful fight against falling
market until two new wells, which came
In to-day, overwhelmed him. Three
hundred and ninety thousand barrels
were sold out for his account under the
rule in this city. Many of the brokers
thought that he represented the Standard
Oil Company, because OF his immense
dealings, but they now think he was
operating for himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
MINIMUM OF PENSIONS.
The Senate Spends Further Time in
Its Discussion.

IIS DlScuSStOns
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-At 2 O'Clock
to-day the pension bill was placed before
the Senate, but was temporarily laid aside
to permit Mr.. Coke to address the Senate
on the House ''labor arbitration" bill.
After q short speech from Mr.. Logan on
the same subject, the pension bill was laid
before the Senate. The pending amend
ment was that Of Mr.. Blair TO the amend
meut of Mr.. Van Wyck. Mr.. Van
Wyeks amendment is to add to the bill
the proviso that no soldier under the act
should hereafter receive less than IS ner
month. The amendment proposed by Mr..
Blair is TO provide instead, that no PEN
sion paid hereafter under any law TO any
soldier should be rated at less than "a
per month.
Mr.. Mcpherson said the Senate was not
definitely informed as to the amount the
bill would take from the Treasury. In
order TO get some information as to the
approximate amount he moved that the
bill be recommitted to the Committee on
Pensions. Discussion arose as 10 the pre-
else meaning of certain provisions OF the
bill, but, without acting on AIR. McPher-
sons motion. the Senate, at 5:20 O'Clock,
went into executive session. After an
hour SO spent the doors were reopened
and the Senate adjourned.
The Senate Committee on Pensions
voted to-day to postpone indefinitely the
House Mexican pension bill, and TO re-
port as a substitute the first seven Sec
tions of the bill introduced in December
by Senator Mitchell, of Pennsylvania.
These are substantially the Mexican pen
sion bill passed by the Senate last ses-
sion. The committee is opposed to SER
vice pension, and insists upon making de-
pendence and disability necessary quail
tications of pensiOaer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
COTTON FUTURES.

Chief Justice Waite Declares Them
Liable to Liens of Creditors.
CHARLESTON, May 1s.--In the United
States Circuit Court to-day Chief Justice
Waite rendered decision touching fu-
ture delivery of cotton contracts as as
sets subject to creditors liens. The de-
cision was made in the case ofthe Plant
ers' and Merchants bank, OF Charlotte,
N. e., ct al. against J. NJ. Ivy & Co., and
Williams Black ct al. against II. A.
ID. Nelly ct al In reference to
futures contracts Chief Justice Waite
held that all claims upon contracts for
future delivery Of cotton made bY
J. NJ. Ivy in his life time, and which did
not mature until after his death, were
prOyable against the estate in the hands
OF the assignees ard agent OF the creditors
and entitled TO dividend pro rata with I'M
secured debts to the amount OF loss actu-
ally sustained by the seller, provided he
had on hand and was the actual owner
Of the quantity and quality of cotton he
had bound himself to deliver at the time
fixed for the delivery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
PosTMAsTERs, SALARIES.

Information Asked by the Senate
which Entails Deal OF Work.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The Chair laid
before the Senate to-day letter from the
Postmaster General transmitting, in COM
pliance with the resolution of inquiry, iD-
formation as to the readjustment of Post
masters salaries under the act Of March
8, 1888. The Postmaster General says
that the chief of division of salary ana
allowances afiirms upon his experienced
Judgment that il will require the services
of ten clerks during probable period OF
fourteen months to perform the work
mentioned in the resolution. He prays
the consideration of the Senate whether
the department should not be discharged
from the duty Of furnishing the informa-
tion desired. The letter was referred to
the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
THE MEETING.
Furniture Manufacturers.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, May 49,
Much dissatisfaction exists among the
furniture manufacturers here over the
working of the eight-hOur system and
there is strong talk OF going back 20 ten
hours. Two or three factories have al.
ready done so and others have the matter
under adyisement. The Worden factory,
employing 100 men, Saturday gave notice
that the men must, commencing Monday,
work ten hours or not at all. Only about
q dozen men returned 10 work.
The Bfssell carpet sweeper factory, EN-.
plOying $50 men, has returned 10 che ten.
hour system, and large proportion OF
the company's employees are on a strike.
The furniture workers are firm In de.
manding the eighth hour day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19

The Queen has assented to the dissolu-
tion Of Parliament, but does not approve
an Immediate dissolution. She recon-
mends that dissolution be postponed until
August on the ground that the general
election In June would unsettle the sea-
son and be injurious to local tradesmen.
IRISH LIBERAL RESOLUTIONS.
DUBLIN, MAY lS.-The South London
derry Liberal Union has forwarded copies
OF a series of resolutions to Premier Glad
stone, Lord Harrington, John Morley and
MIR. Chamberlain. They say that the prin-
ciple OF home rule is opposed to she prin-
ciples OF the Liberal party aud that the
establishment of home rule would
result in the dismemberment
of the empire, and would place the
minority in Ireland at the mercy Of the
majority. They advocate liberal conces-
ATOMS Of local governmental powers TO
Ireland, measures in that direction that
would be applicable to England and Scot
land as we'll as to ireland, and they de-
mand the retention OF the Irish members
in the Imperial Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
RROOK., nNFENsE.
He Tells on What Grounds He viii
Base His Fight for Life.

He Tells on What Grounds He Will
Base His Fight for Life.
ST. IoUIs, May 1S.-The Dispatch
this evening prints a statement made by
II. W. Brooks, alias Maxwell, now on
trial for the murder of Arthur Preller,
which will constitute the defense oi
Brooks and which will be urged to the
utmost by his attorneys in the trial. The
substance Of the statement is that Preller
needed medical treatment, which Max
well proposed to give him, and which
involved the necessity of giving
him chloroform. Preller consented aud
took the chlOrofOrm willingly. but died
from its effects. Brooks or Maxwell be-
came frightened at the situation he was in,
disposed OF Preller's body in the manner
so well known. ami next day left for the
West. A good many OF his actions he ex-
plains as the result of his being con-
stantly drunk after the death of his friend
until some time after be left st. Louis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
VITICULTURAL OFFICERS.
The National Association Meets at
WashingtOn i'm Annual Session.


WASHINGTON, May l8.-The National
Vlticultural Convention convened at the
Agricultural Department to-day with
Alexander W. Pearson, of New Jersey, as
temporary President and Col. B. f. Clay
ton, of Florida, as temporary Secretary.
An address was made by Hon. Norman ].
C0Iman, Commissioner of Agriculture, on
Nltlculture as a National Industry -
Permanent officers were chosen as follows:
Charles A. Wetmore, Of California, Presi-
dent; b. f. Clayton, Florida, Secretary
members Of the Viticultural Council, j.
,. Newman of Alabama, l.. j. Rose and
d. w. Crabb of California, ID. Cook OF
Missouri, A. W. Pearson of New Jersey,
q. n. Dewey, ID. Rauder and j. W. Davis
OF NJ W York, Hon. w. j. Green OF North
Carolina, j. j. Lucas of South Carolina,
George W. Campbell OF Ohio.gT. V. Mum
son OF Texas, NJ. o. Randall ofTennessee,
II. l.. Lyman of Virginia, the President
and Secretary being ex-officio members
OF the council The objects of the assocIa-
tiOn are distinctly stated to be for the
promotion of genuine viticulture and the
protection OF the industry against any as
saults and especially against spurious
and adulterated compounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
MINERS IN A MORosE MOOD.

Citizens Prevent an Effort to Form a
New Union at PocahOntas.
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 1S.-A most un-
settled condition of affairs exists in the
coal regions in POcahontas, Va. A por-
tion of the miners-thOse belonging to the
labor unions--recelved 10 per cent. ad.
vance in wages some time ago. but the
non-uniOn men were refused an advance.
On May l6 a meeting was called for the
men to join the federation Of labor, but
the citizens OF the town called an indig-
nation meeting and broke up the miners
assembly. The Town Sergeant entered
the meeting with a large crowd and
threatened TO arrest all the speakers, and
ordered Brown, the organizer Of the fed
Grafton, TO leave. Great Indignation ex-
lists among the miners and trouble is
faarpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
IdahiIitv of thc United states.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The House
Committee on Judiciary to-day, unan i
mously Instructed Chairman Tucker to
report adversely the bill TO authorize the
President TO appoint Board OF Commits
eiOners to investigate to what extent the
United States may be legally or equitably
liable for the debtdue by the State OF Nir-
ginia, the extent Of the equitable liability
OF the United States to bondholders, citI-
zens OF other States and TO foreign bond
holders, on account Of the State.soyern =
ment OF Virginia, qualifying 6ecisiQns OF
the United States Supreme Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
BILL PIGEONS SWAY.

Three More COrpses Added to His
List of Twelve Dead Men.
EUBAULA, INDIAN TERRITORY, May 49,
"A report has reached here from the in
terror that Deputy United States Marshal
Andrews and his posse Of three were all
mortally wounded by Bill Pigeon while
attempting his capture. Pigeon had
killed twelve men and there has been q
large reward offered Tor his capture dead
or alive. Andrews and his posse were
after this reward. Pigeon killed Deputy
Marshal Richardson some months ago.
The particulars OF the killing Of Andrews
and his men have not yet been learned. A
posse OF armed citizens is securing the
country for Pigeon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Germany's Socialist Law.

BERLIN, May lS.-rhe government has
presented report to the Reichstag in
justification of the decree recently issued
under the socialistlc law fOrbidding the
holding of public meetings in Berlin,
Rottsdam and enyirons without permis-
sion from the police, and to be obtained
forty-eight hours in advance. The report
says 1t is notorious that meetings of work.
ingmen are utilized 10 disseminate social
istic propagandas, that Socialist agitation
exists, and that the threatening confer
ences OF railway employees at Berlin
might be fraught with fatal results TO the
DOlicp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
METAL WORKERs.
1000 Men Bound 60 Stay Out Unless
Conceded Their Demands.

NgOVO NAGH HtOuuhA W oAtAY AFNt OHAt1SU
Conceded Their Demands.
CHICAGO, May lS.-The situation
among the metal workers remains prac-
tically the same, and there is very little
prospect OF a settlement with the bosses.
The mOlders who have a strong organiza-
tion are obstinate, and will not return "a
work unless their terms are conceded. II
Is estimated that about 1000 metal work.
ers, including the molders, are engaged IN
the strike.
At the Gown Bros.' Manufacturing
Company, 500 or 600 more Of the old men
applied for work yesterday morning, in
cluding all the iron mOders, about 100 in
number. The mOlders have made special
arrangements with the firm and agree 90
work 80 hours per week I'll June IA. and
after that time 50 hours. The great facto-
ries OF the Adams & Westlake Company,
Chicago; Nickel Plating Company, and
the Union Brass Manufacturing Com.
pany. we're started up yesterday morning
All are practically under the same man
agement. The 10 hour system with the
old scale OF wages is still adhered to In
the three concerns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Rnn Rntler,s nefcnt.

WASHINGTON. May IS.-Gen. Ben But
Ter made mistake IN his estimate Of the
effect OF his opposition 70 the conhrma-
tion of Gen. Roseerans 10 be Register of
the Treasury. Tue confirmation was to-
day made complete by the withdrawal Of
the motion, to reconsider which Mr.. Nor
rill entered when the nomination OF Gen.
Rosecrans was first confirmed. Mr.. Nor
rill took this action by direction OF the
Committee on Finance. He gave notice
that the committee would publish its cor
respondence with Gen. Rosecrans on this
enhincL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
GIBBONS A CARDINAL.

Ohlcial Notice OF His Elevation Re-
ceived from the Vatican.
BALTIMORE, May ls.-Archbishop Glib
bons this morning received an official
communication from Cardinal Jacobini,
the Papal Secretary OF State, informing
him Of his elevation TO the Cardinalate by
Pope Leo XIII. The aboye announce
ment, coming AS IL does from the Vatican
with "the hshermen's seal" ie cOnsum-
nation OF what has been regarded as a
fixed fact ever since the fall OF 1888. IL
had been the intention OF the Pope 70 have
conferred the dignity on Archbishop Glib
bOns In March last, but the consistOry
usually held in that month was post
pOned and official notification was with
held until May 6, the date Of Cardinal
JacObini5a lsttpr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19

CINCINNATI, May 1s.-The remaining
troops ordered here by the Governor as a
means OF precaution against violence In
connection with the recent strikes, were
ordered away to-day. The strike situa.
ton is vacillating. While some CLASSES
OF men are returning 70 work others hold
out. aud others are coming out. Among
the last named are the planning mill hands,
who have organized and demand an eight
hours day with ten hours pay. The Gro
GERS Association has granted the request
Of the clerks 20 close al Z o'clock In the
evening except on Saturdays
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Knights at AnRnsta.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 1s.-Delegates
began 70 arrive tonight u
the Grand COmmandery o
the knights Templar OF the State oi
Georgia, which conyenes at Masonic hall
In this city tomorrow morning. Othel
delegates are expected on incoming trainl
In the morning, and full representation
is guaranteed. The Augusta Knights re
ceIved the arriving delegates with knight
ly hOnOrs this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
AWARDED s25O.OOO.
j. ii. GoOdsell Gets Heavy Verdict
Against the Western Union.

j. ii. GoOdsell Gets Heavy Verdict
Against the Western Union.
NEW YORK, May 1S.-The trial OF the
suit of James II. Goodsell to recover
$3.50, 900 damages from the Western Union
Telegraph Company, and which has oc-
cupIed the jury in Judge O'Gorman's
court during two weeks past, was this
afternoon closed by a verdict for Mr..
GOOdsell against the Western Union for
the full amount Of S250, 900. TO which was
added Sl.750 for counsel fees. Damages
were claimed by Goodsel Tor breach OF
contract, the Western Union having
failed 10 make good "A contract Mr.. Good.
sell held with the Atlantic and Pacldc
Company, which the Western Union alb
sOrbed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Lumber Hands Divided.

CHICAGO. May 1S.-The situation In the
lumber district remains substantially as
10 was yesterday. The men say. when
questioned Individually. that the mass Of
the rank and file are favorable 10 return
e. work on the old basis, but are con-
tr0lled by few leaders, who insist upon
prolonging the strike. The employers
have determined 20 wait until tomorrow
or Thursday. and then II the old employees
do not return TO work they will call In
new men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19

CHICAGO. May lS.--The box makers
made an effort yesterday 10 settle their
differences with their employers by pro-
posing TO return 10 work at eight hours
per day and eight hours pay. The manu-
facturers refused 10 accept the terms.
Things are now practically as they were
at the Offset, but the ardor Of the strikers
has been somewhat dampened by the
united stand Of their employers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
Nail MILE Rcsnme.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-The nail mills at
Cummings started up this morning for
the first time in two weeks. Superintend-
ent McCloud said be had 30 men at work,
and expected 20 have half the force to-
morrow. Intimidation, he says, is pre-
venting many from going 10 work. War
rants have been sworn out against 80 Of
the strikers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19

COLUMBUS, o., May 18.-Fire broke
out IA the stage scenery while "Uncle
Toms Cabin was being presented al
Westeryille. In this county. last night. A
wild scene Of confusion followed in which
thirteen persons were injured, one proba-
bly, fatally. The fire was extinguished
without damage 10 the building.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-19
cIeveland's Trip to New York.

WASHINGTON, May lS.-The President
will leave Washington sunday evening,
Nav 30. for Brooklyn, where ne Will re-
view the decoration day parade the fol-
lowing morning. and will review the pa
rade in New York city In the afternoon
n possible. AZ any rate he will attend
the exercises at the Academy OF Music.
lie will return 10 Washington Tuesday
morning.