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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
NAMES IRATE FISHERMEN.

The Reports of Secretary Bayard's s
Action satisfactorily Received.
PORTLAND, Me-, May 22.-The infor-
nation published last evening that Secre-
tary Bayar has called the attention of
England to the course pursued by Canada
has done considerable to quiet the irrita-
ton produced among the owners OF fish
ing vessels by the silence Of the adminis-
tratIon. II is the fret intimati0n that has
been received here that any action was
being taken by the authorities at Wash
ingtOn. No answers have been received
TO any telegram sent to the State Depart
ment since the fishery trOu bles began.
THE DOUGHTY STRIPPED.
The following dispatch was received to-
day from Capt. Doughty, OF the schooner
Ella NJ. Doughty, seized by the Canadian
customs authorities:
EEGLTsHTOwN. G. B.. May 2s, 1886.
Sergeant. LOrd d SbilbiEsgs:
The Consul has been here, but can't do any-
thing. The vessel is stripped. Shall start
for home to-day. i will have to stop at Halt
fax one day. W. A. DOUGHTY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
oHICAGos PORK PACKERs.

A Determination 10 Stick Out for
Ve' the Eight-Hour Day.
Chicago, May 22.-Delegates from all
the packing houses met last night to dis
cuss the situation in the stock yards
Every department Of work was repre-.
sented, and the decision was unanimous
TO hold out for a continuance of the eight
hour day. The question Of wages was not
spoken Of IN the meeting, but from con-
yersations beld with some of the dele
gates atorward IL was clear that ten
hours pay would not be insisted on. It
Is rumored that Il mass meeting OF en-
ployes IL 10 occur Sunday. when deleQates
VIII he eent to Kansas City, Milwaukee,
81. Louis and Cincinnati 10 induce the
packing hOtise men IN those cities 20 90
ont with the Chicago men. The men ap-
preciate the fact that without these out
side houses they cannot hope TO make
satisfactory terms with the packers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
WILBER's sTARTLEK.
Ihe Committee Decides Not to Delve
Into the Alleged Corruption.

Ahe committee Decides Not to Delve
into the Alleged Corruption.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The telephone
investigating committee was in secret
session for about two hours this after
noon considering the offer made by Casey
1oung yesterday of additional evidence
touching the issue of the Bell patent. The
committee finally declined to go further
lnLo the investigation, touching the allie
gatlon that the patent was obtained by
fraudulent means, than was disclosed by
Vne record OF the hearing before the nte-
rrior Department. The following resolu-
tion was also adopted without division:
,Reso'Vsd, That the evidence now be finally
closed and that the committee proceed to
MAKE report to the House of the evidence
aoduced and their conclusions thereon.
The committee will meet Monday next
and 1t Is expected that the members will
express their individual views on the evil
dence, so as to aid the chairman in the
preparation of the report. 1t is probable
that week or ten days will be required
Tor its completion.
s~4N+ gWTLBER TOO FIsHY.
NO" said Mr.. Ranney, OF Massachu-
setts, the most influential member of the
House Pan Electric Committee, "no, we
decided that we did not want Affidavit
Wilber's latest effusion. Now, l would
have enjoyed examining Wilber. A man
who has made five contradictory affida-
Wits and is drunk most OF the time would
have made very interesting witness, but
1t might have been a waste of time
and besides We have taken 1900
printed pages of testimony. Will
Der is a most accommodating person.
he will make you an affidavit for either
side of controversy with equal impair
tiaiity, but this does not make him a good
Witness" The majority report will be
prepared at once by Chairman Boyle and
the minority by Mr.. Ranney. The former
VIII exonerate and the latter accuse the
government Of interest IN the Pan Electric
Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
SUNNY SPAIN.
Crown Lands to be sOld-The Royal
Christening.

MADRID, May 22.-The Minister of
Commerce will introduce bill in the
Cortes providing for the sale Of a portion
of the Crown lands and forests. The gov
ernment expects to realize from the sale
$50,000.000, which will be used to defray
the expenses in connection with the army
and navy.
The infant son OF the Queen regent was
christened to-day. The ceremonies We're
witnessed by ArchbishOps, Bishops, and
priests, members of the royal family, ANA
government and municipal officials. The
Pope was represented by the Papal Nun
clio. A great number OF prominent Span
iards, diplomats, and others were also
present. The ceremonies were magniti-
cent in detail.
DON CARLOS PROCLAMATION.
PARIS, May 22.-Don Carlos has publish
ed a manifesto repudiating the infant son
OF Queen Christina as the rihgtful success
sor to the throne Of Spain. He declare
that he will never renOunce his own
rights to the throne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
sCoRCHING A PUBLISHER.

Observation-Disclosures of Ontario Try
to Burn Out a Newspaper.
oRANGEvnLE, ONT, May 22.-The re-
cent dynamite outrages here were fol-
lowed last night by an attempt to burn
the Office of the Orangeville Advertiser,
the property Of Police Magistrate Munro.
who has been active In enforcing the local
temperance law. All the newspa pers o D.
tainable were piled up in the business
office, saturated with coal oil and fired.
The paper, however, happened to be
damp, and bence the miscarriage OF the
plot. The magistrate expresses him self
az more determined than ever 10 carry
out the temperance law. So tar, no clue
has been obtained 10 the perpetrators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Fnrnitnro Enctorics CInsed.

ST. LOUIS, May 22.-As expected, the
return by the furniture manufacturers
from the eight-hour system, recently in
augurated IN their factories here, to the
old ten-hOur plan, resulted in the closing
down to-day Of every establishment OF
the kind in the city, rendering idle over
1000 men. When the furniture workers
learned the intention OF the employers to
abandon the shOrt-hOur system they re-
solved not TO return 10 work on the basis
of ten hours unless they should receive
more pay per hour. The manufacturers
refused TO grant the demand, with the
aboVa result
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Gayeties at MiIIedgeviIIc.

MLLEDGEvILLE GA, May 22.-Yes-
terday was a great day in the history Of
MilledgeYille so far as social events are
concerned. The picnic OF the Methodist,
Baptist and Presbyterian Sunday schools
was attended by large crowds, and was a
great treat to the young people Of those
Sunday schools.
Az night the Milledgeville Brass Band
gave an ice cream festival, which was
well patronized. The elite OF the city
was in attendance, and the money raised
was a great help 10 the boys.
While this was going on a german.
given by Messrs. Hall, Hunter and
Adams, was being danced at the OcOnee
house. This was also we'll attended, and
after the festival was over a large num-
ber Of its attendants participated in the
dance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
MAsoN's COTTON HARVESTER.
Suit Brought Against a New York
Ifi,.,,, f,,v. AIIaOed TnfrinUamenI

Suit Brought Against n New York
Firm for Alleged Infringement.
CHARLESTON, s. O., May 22.-The Board
OF Directors OF the Mason Cotton Harves-
ter Company OF this city began proceed
ings Yesterday against owen t. Bugg and
the United States Cotton Harvester Com
pany Of Kew York, inventor and owner
OF a cotton harvesting machine. The
claim OF the Mason company is for an In
junction and damages on the ground that
Bugg's application for patent on the
machine referred 20 was rejected after a
full hearing by the Patent Ohice, and that
the patent was granted tothe Mason COM
pany, aud that Bugg having been de-
feated In the Patent Office, has infrinRed
several OF the Mason cOmpany's pat
ents In the construction OF this machine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Irons at Kansas Cifv.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 22.-Martin
Irons, OF District Assembly No. 101 nOto-
riety. was interviewed at a small hotel in
this city this evening. he denies having
fed from Sedalia, and said he had not
hidden here, having registered his name.
Irons says he opposed the Inauguration
OF the Missouri Pacific strike. and that his
plan was to boycott the Texas and Pacific,
but he was overruled and is now being
made the scapegoat. He says he contem-
plates lecture tour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
DOUGLASS AT A BANQUET.
Blaine's Augusta Speech to be the
Key Note of the Next Campaign.

Blaine's Augusta Speech to be the
Key Note of the Next Campaign.
Boston, May 22-The Massachusetts
Club entertained Frederick Douglass this
afternoon. There was not a vacant chair
at the table. Douglass made an elabo-
rate speech on the progress of his people
in the South. On the course of his re-
marks, he said: what does it profit a
nation II 1t piles wealth to the clouds
but becomes false to the great trusts com.
mitted to it? Blaine made an excellent
speech at Augusta after learning that
the Republican party was defeated. That
speech, which was made last,
should have been made at first
(applause) in my opinion. If l can read
the signs of the times that speech will be
the keynote of the next campaign and
will triumphantly lead us to victory" He
criticised the decision of the Supreme
Court that the fourth amendment was ad-
dressed to the States and not to in
dividuals,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
PALM ARRESTED.
One of the Most Violent OF the Mil
waukee Orators in Limbo.

One ofthe Most Violent OF the Mil
waukee Orators in Limbo.
CHICAGO, May PA special from Mil
waukee says: "The sessions OF the grand
Jury already held have resulted in two
important arrests. Both OF the arrested
persons are prominent members of the
anarchist faction. One is Anton Palm, a
leading member OF the Carpenters Union.
and the other Herman Lampe, President
of the Hod Carriers Union. Palm il the
man who at an anarchist meeting Sum
day, April %. followed Hirth in a blood
thirsty harangue. After that time Palm
disappeared from sight so far as known.
or at least took a subordinate part IN the
scenes Of riot week. In searching his
house the police found a breech-loading
rife with 800 rounds Of fixed ammunition
concealed beneath false floor. It is un-
derstood that several more arrests are TO
be made"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
METHonIsT MISSIONS.
The Indebtedness OF the Board,
$64, 64,OOO-Greetings Exchanged.

The Indebtedness Of the Board,
$64,OOO-Greetings Exchanged.
RICHMOND, May 22.-To-day's session
Of the Methodist Episcopal General Con-
ference was almost wholly occupied in
discussing the report of the Committee
on the Board OF Missions. The conference
elected as President of the Board Col. Il.
w. Cole, OF Tennessee, and DIR. A. 6.
Haygood. OF Georgia, as Vice President.
The reports of the secretary and treas
urer of the board were discussed at
length and much to the credit Of those
officials. The indebtedness of the board
at present is $4,000.
The Virginia Episcopal Council, now in
session at Charlottesville, sent fraternal
greetings by telegraph, and referred TO
Ephesians vi, "A.
At the request OF the conference the
Bishops responded acknowledging and
heartily reciprocating the fraternal greet
ings, referring to Hebrews Kill, 2O-21.
THE HYMN BOOK.
The report of the committee on hymn
book was submitted. The report simply
asked that the papers referred to the COM
mittee looking 10 a revision of the hymn
book NAV be returned to the conference.
Fhe committee did not have time. on ac-
count of the near approach of the final
adjournment OF the conference, to consider
the matter.
SUBSTITUTE OFFERED.
DIR. p. A. Peterson. OF Virginia, offered
a substitute for the report recommending
that the college OF Bishops appoint
committee of nine to revise the hymn
book, which committee shall be divided
into three sections, the members Of each
section to be selected with reference TO
convenience of location for their iwork,
and that when the work of preparatory re-
vision shall be finished by each section,
it shall be reviewed by the whole COM
mittee; that when the work shall have
been approved by the Bishops, it shall be
placed in the hands of the book agent, TO
be published for the benefitof the church; /;
that the book agent shall have authority
to pay, on the order OF the chairman of the
committe, the expenses incurred by the
committee in the prosecution OF their
work.
CUTTING DOWN.
IL ia recommended that those hymns be
excluded which are rarely or never used
in public or social worships, that when It
can be udiciOusly done the long hymns be
abridged and that none exceed twenty-four
lines; that particular attention be paid 10
the arrangement and classification of
hymns according to subject; that the whole
number of hymns do not exceed eight
hundred; that the committee be instruct
cd to prepare a tune book as a companion
TO the hymn book # they deem it neces-
sary. After lengthy discussion the
substitute was adopted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
GERMANY AND FRANCE.

All the Important Garrisons in Al
SAGE to be strengthened.
BERLIN, May 22.-Emperor William
has given orders that army officers now
studying in France shall henceforth
study IN switzerland.
Du Tagblatt says the reported increase
OF the garrisOns in Alsace was exagger-
ated, but that another cavalry division
Will be sent to reinforce the garrison at
Madgeburg.
The North German Gazette aftirms that
in addition to the cavalry division men,
toned an increase OF all the important
garrisOns will be effected at once. and it
also says that the officials of the War
Office have gone 10 Alsace to make the
necessary preparations In connection with
the proposed strengthening Of the forces
There.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

BARLOW, GA, May pa serious ac-
cident happened on the b. and ID. railroad
this morning. The Edna Baily was bring
ing in load OF logs from the woods AID
just as she crossed the bridge at the mill
she ran into yearling, which threw her
from the track. and the logs on the front
trucks came dashing forward aud plunged
into the front OF the engine. On the front
Of the locomotive sat a negro boy, EnOch
Tyson. He was caught by the logs and
badly crushed, so much so that DR.. Josey
says bis right arm will have 10 be ampu-
tated. Death may result.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
A MINOR STATE OF SIEGE.
Strike Talk at Spremberg Leads to
Government Precautions.

BERLIN. May 22.--The edict establishing
a minor state Of siege at Spremberg will
take effect June 1. Hitherto the siege
has been confined to Berlin, Hamburg
and Leipsic. The cloth makers and glass
workers in the factories at Spremberg are
holding strike meetings, and at these
meetings there is considerable incendiary
talk. The existence OF this state OF af-
fairs has caused the issuance of the edict.
II ia reported that the police of Sprem-
berg have been instructed 20 enforce the
clauses Of the Socialist law forbidding
private persons from carrying arms in the
proclaimed districts, and that they have
also been ordered to prevent the sale Of
Socialist and other papers and pamphlets
advocating strikes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
MUSCOGEE'S GALL.

Delegates to Be Chosen June 10
The May Term of Court.
COLUMBUS, GA, May 22.-The Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Muscogee
county met to-day and issued call for a
mass meeting to be held on June 10 at u
O'Clock, in this city. Delegates will be
appointed and instructed for the coming
Gubernatorial contest.
Judge John T. Clark will convene the
May term of Muscogee Superior court for
Judge Willis, who is at Indian Springs for
his health.
The remains OF Mrs. Logan Ownes, who
died in Macon this morning, passed
through this city to-day. They will he in
TERED at her old home at Chipley, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Georria,s Capltal Cltv.

ATLANTA, May 22.--Gen. Gordon and
Mai. Bacon came into Atlanta together
on the Georgia railroad train at $3.50
O'clock this afternoon. Both sides claim
TO be satisfied with the result OF the Joint
discussions. Maj. Bacon lett for Macon
on the night train.
The travelling men or the State, pursu-
ant TO call, met at the Chamber of Com
merce this afternoon and organized the
Georgia branch OF the Travellers Protec-
tive Association. A large number were
in attendance aud the meeting was a
guccegR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
A TRIO OF GOVERNORS.
Lee, Wilson and Foraker Meet in
the Chamber of Commerce.

the Chamber of Commerce.
CINCINNATI, May 22.-Govs. Wilson,
of West Virginia; Lee, OF Virginia, and
Foraker, of Ohio, who are here as the
guests of the festival association, were
introduced to the members OF the Cham
Der of Commerce this afternoon by Presi-
dent Stevens.
Gov. Wilson was grateful for the oppor-
tunity he had of seeing something Of the
enterprise and public spirit OF Cincinhati.
GOV. LEES sPEEoH.
Gov. Lee, who was received with shouts
Of applause, made a more elaborate
speech, in the course of which be referred
to the late war and its events, which he
said should be consigned to forgetfulness,
or, ii remembered at all, should be thought
OF and talked of as evidences of Ameri-
can valOr and fidelity. No men, be said,
could be brought TO face such storms of
shot aud shell, as were poured upon the
Southern soldier, unless they thought
their cause was just. He was happy
to say that Virginia's aim was to take her
place in the corOnet of the American
Union, and by her helpfulness in adyauc-
ing the interests of a common country to
become bright and flashing jewel. His
remarks were warmly applauded.
Il OHIO's LOVE FOR VIRGINIA.
L Gov. Foraker followed. saying he was
delighted TO see the earnestness of the
greeting given Gov. Lee, who now, for the
first time, visited OHIO. 1t would show
him that though Ohio's sons had fought
Virginia's it was not through hate; rath-
er Ohio loved Virginia so well that she
would not allow her to separate from the
Union. The war had settled their differ
ences for all time, and now the common
desire of patriots everywhere was TO build
upthe whole country. Loud applause
followed.
The Governors then held a reception and
were met by many Of the prominent men,
bers OF the Chamber of Commerce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
RaIIying for Bacon.

TOWNSVILLE, GA, May 22.-A large
and enthusiastic crowd met last Tuesday
afternoon in the corridors and at the office
of Capt. Hansell. for the purpose OF or
ganizing a Bacon club, and assisting that
gentleman by their money and influence
in taking a rest in the GubernatorIal
chair. While it is believed that Thomas
will send her delegates instructed for
Bacon, the crowd, composed OF many Of
our best citizens, hope by organizing to
WELD an influence that will help Bacon
In South west Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
PRIZE FIGHTS STOPPED.
Chicago Going in for Reform All
Along the Line.

Chicago Going in for Reform All
Along the Line.
CHICAGO, May 22.-Chief of Police Eber-
sold yesterday refused to grant a permit
for pending glove contest. Last night
officers appeared on the stage of cheap
theatre and stopped a similar affair, be-
tween two local toughs. which was about
to be given as part OF the regular enter
talnment. The authorities announce
that no more boxing or sDar-
ring exhibitions will be permitted
in public. The order covers pugilism in
every shape. and IL enforced will prevent
many matches recently advertised. In
cluding that between Sullivan and Mitch
ell. No explanation is given, but the ac-
tiOn OF the police is evidently the outcome
of letter 10 the MavOr from the Citizens
Association few days ago, demanding
that the laws and ordinances in relation
10 prize fighting be strictly enforced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Mrs. Gaines' Verflict.

NEW ORLEANS, May 22.-Judge Woods
in the United States Circuit Court to-day
rendered a decision refusing the manda-
mus applied for by the heirs Of Mira Clark
Gaines TO compel the Board OF Liquida-
ton Of the city debt to issue bonds TO
cover the Judgment and costs obtained by
Mrs. Gaines AGAINST the city aRgregating
nearly 81. ono, 900. The court holds that the
Gaines judgment is not final.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Rihb for Bacon.

MACON, GA, May ga mass meeting
of Democrats was held in thR city to-day
noon. Delegates were elec@d to repre-
sent Bibb county in the Gubernatorial
Convention. They are instructed for Mai.
Bacon. Resolutions indorsing the pres
delegates were instructed to vote for Hon.
Clifford Anderson for Attorney General.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
GREECo.TURKIsH FIGHTs.
Two Positions and 10000 Cartridges
Claimed by the Former.

LWOIoSitiouS anu ~-ysobV - hAA 8Cn
Claimed by the Former.
LONDON, May 22--The Greeks claim
that during the frontier engagements Of
yesterday they captured two positions
from the Turks, 10000 cartridges and
three prisoners. The commander Of the
Turkish troops explains that the firing by
his men was due % a mistake, and he has
given assurances that Turkeys inten-
tions are pacific. There Is now an entire
cessation OF firing everywhere along the
frontier.
Later adVices have been received sta.
ting that another fight>-has- -takeR- place
between Turkish and Greek troops. A
large number Of Turkish soldiers attacked
a force OF Greeks at a point between Tur-
navo aud the sea. It's not known which
side was victorious, as no details have aa
yet been reported.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Dnmape bY the Rnins.

TocCoA. May 22.-The rains have re-
suited In considerable damage 20 crops
and the fish and mill ponds Of Franklin
and Habersham counties.
Jessie n. Beck had bis hands very badly
mashed while handling timber at the
railroad lumber wards a day or two ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
a snit Agninst Pnintera.

WASHINGTON. May 22.--John {. Gala
nan, painter of this city, has entered a
civil suit for 81. 600 damages against GER
TAIN members of the Journeymen House
Fainters' Assembly OF the knights OF La
Dor. The cause tor the action is alleged
conspiracy on the part OF the defendants,
which, through boycotting and other
means, resulted in the ruin and destruc-
li0n OF the plaintiffs business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Arrival or fhe Nipsic.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The United States
steamer Nipsic, from South America,
which IL was thought IN some quarters
had met with an accident owing 10 the
length Of the voyage. passed Sandy Hook
inward bound AZ $3.50 O'clock this MORN
ing. seycnty-six days from Montevideo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
WnrrAnfs for Ennr.

ST. LOUIS, May 22.-Warrants were
issued to-day for the arrest OF four anar-
chists. +. II. Berggeman, Martin Frank,
Otto Fricke and GOtlieb J. Eborossky.
These men are charged with introducing
and urging the adoption in an unlawful
assemblage resolutions indOrsing the
actions OF their Chicago brethren during
the Haymarket riot in that city.