Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-18
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Cincinnati poStmaStrT~hip still hangs
/ the ragged edge of doubt.
The remaim> of Milton Fisher. of C"lum-
l.. O.. We're cTrmated al Pttshurg.
The brakemrn nn the ohio and Mi>>i>>ip-
railroad will. it i said. ~"um ask an ad-
iuctd pay.
The governments suit against the Bel
eirphnnt Company will be- filed al C"lum-
u>. q. tomorrow.
Conductor John Foster, 6! the Cleveland
nj Pitt,hUrE road. WAS fatally crushed hr-
ween cars. near Bcllaire, q.
Governor Foraker has nominated {. IL
rru>yrn0r, Of Athens. a> trustee or the
soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home.
Hor>emen representing Ohio Indiana and
Michigan associations have formed the
rhiu. Indiana and Michigan Racing Cir
'uit
James +. Baker. of Franklin county. q.
la> received lump ot pension arreargr>
amounting 10 over >ll,OOO. He has been
mralyzed since 1864.
The Presbyterian convention of South
IN Ohio. Southern Indiana and Kentucky
loses this evening. The proceedings are
or the most part devoted to discussion.
Henry Iieglrr a ranal-boatman. has been
lrrr>tcd at ~. Louis for the murder at
Na>>il0u. o.. eight years ago. of Reuben
cooper. of Canton. The murder was tnr
money.
Cincinnati liberal Germans. organized
against the Law ami Order League, have
rrtitioncd the Ohio Legislature for meas
ureS for the thorough revision of the sun
day laws.
\ Young man named Jacob Stair and a
companion were sentenced 10 the pemitcn-
tiary at Orryille. O., for playing masked
burglars and robbiug Stairs grandfather Of
80 al the point Of the revolver.
DT VIM. Allen. Of Nebraska. is in Clrr-
mont county. o.. rmdrayurIng to bring to
legal punishment members ut a mob who
hanged him from bridg. several years ago,
his life being saved by the rope breaking
He j. said tn be the ilegitmate son of the
late Governor VIM. Allen. Of ohio.
A. the Ohio supreme court gives il a.
their opinion that Dan Dalton, clerk OF the
'uurt> of Hamilton county. has been guilty
If misconduct sufficient tu warrant his sum
MARY Impeachment and dismissal. his ten
urr of office i not secure If proceedings are
instituted t" bring him Ia account.
Congress.
SENATE -MdItl e. Executive com
mumicatiOns were received and referred and
memorials presented. ) joint resolution "t
the Maryland legislature urged the improve
meut uf the coast dtfenStS. \ resolution
>aS agreed to directing an investigation OF
ne alleged Use and destruction of timber on
public lands edjuining the Northern Pacific
railroad. Mi. Hoar addressed the senate
on the electoral count bill. Mr. George up-
posed certain features The bill was finally
passed without division. An unsigned
presidential message was returned L. the
White House ON motion of Mr.. COckrrll.
of Missouri. Mr.. Dolph discussed the
EdmundS report and resolutions. sen
atOrS Coke and Wilson followed. A spirit
ed discussion on the merits of the ContrO-
Versy took place between senators Beck
and Edmund>. which was continued in eN-
ccutive session by a resolution proposing I"
make the papers in one of the cases public.
This resolution was not agreed Ia. and the
senate adjourned at p. m.
In the house a number of resolutions
calling for information was reported back
and adopted. Among the bills repuTtrd
from committee was one providing for the
payment of the Fourth of July claims.
The urgency deficiency bill was reported
back. with a recommendation that
. the senate amendment for 80. 600
expenses at the Grant funeral he nom
G incurred in. The committee CUuld
. lind no authority for such an appropriation,
hut precedent would justify the payment of
those bills approved by General Hancock.
Bills ubJecttd Ia Were presented by the New
York militia and amounted 10 $1,000 or
-, 900. The report of the committee was
agreed 10. The Indian appropriation bill
was taken up and debated. After reading
by paragraphs for amendment the house adj
j0urned at ) o'clock.
In executive session. Mr.. Conger, of
Michigan, moved the reconsideration of the
vote Ia confirm dement, A. surveyor general
of tab.
Ohio Legislature.
SENATE March l1-BiIls introduced:
Pruvidmg that condemnation proceedings
brought Ia probate court shall not be ap-
pealed: permitting Sch""l boards Ia purchase
right of way tu Schnol-huuSeS; providing
for straight liquor tax of 500. A num-
ber Of local bills were passed.
HoUNE-March l. Bills passed: Max
ing appropriations for public institutions
and state officers; providing against the
payment of wages in script. orders. Sc.:
authorizing Cleveland 10 purchase books
and supplies for the public schools. \
solution To adjourn 10 the l2th of April
WIS tabled. IL was also another Ia imvr~t
UH.IT.