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Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
REVIEWING SHIPPING.

The Organization of National
League Urged at a Meeting.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-At the invita-
tion of the Commissioned of the Gulf
Shipping League, a meeting OF represen-
tativJ men from different sections was
held this evening. Full aud free discus
sion was had as to the importance and
means of reviewing our merchant mar
inc. There was general unauimty of SEN
timent and the following preamble and
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS. The Gulf ports Of the United
states have recently formed an association
for the purpose of aiding in the restoration Of
American shipping and especially in procur-
ing adc uatc and regular postal comm unica-
tion with fore gn countries. and
WHEREAS. n object Of such high impor-
tance demands positive action Of great inter-
ests and Investment in shin huilting and
ocean carrying trade of the Union, therefore
Eesof0ed, That this association respectfully
and earnestly urles upon this great m aritlme
interest TO organize IA National League en-
braciug all local river, lake and ocean navi-
cation for the purpose OF bringing 10 bear
up0n Congress and public opinion the neccs-
slty Of legislation appropriate to the success
Of this vital object.
Letters and kilograms received show
widespread and growing interest in this
matter
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
CONVENTION OF THE KNIGHTS.
An Agreement Reached with the
Trades Unions Committee.

An Agreement Reached with the
Trades Unions COMMITTEES.
CLEVELAND. o., May 24.--The knights
of Labor convention convenes tomorrow.
General Master Workman Powderly was
kept busy all day welcoming delegates
and answering questions. The number
of del legates to the convention Is 1T2, and
they are almost all present. Delegates
are present from the DIstrict0f Columbia,
Naw York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, Missouri, New Next
co, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colo
RADIO, Indiana, Michigan, West
Virginia, Montana and Illinois,
with more to be heard from. Among the
prominent labor advocates who are pres
ent. but not delegates, are: John Martin,
Of Pittsburg, Pa, President of the Anal
gamated Association OF Iron and Steel
Workers; =. Fitzpatrick. of Cincinnati.
President of the International Molders'
Union: Mr.. GOmpert, OF New York. Presi-
dent of the International Cigar Makers
Union; John kirschner, of Philadelphia,
Fourth Vice President of the Interna-
tiOnal Cigar Makers Union, and David p.
Boyer, OF Columbus, o., Organizer of the
International Typographical Union.
GROWTH OF THE ORDER.
AS an example OF the unparalleled
growth OF the order, it might be
mentioned that Samuel l.. Lef-
tingwell. Of District Assem-
bly, No. log. indianapolis, was a delegate
to the Hamilton Convention in October,
and represented six embles. Now he
represents 81, and says that when the
Richmond Convention occurs in October
he will be spokesman for not less than
100.
The conference between the Executive
Committee and the trades unions com
mittee Of six was held this AFTER
noon. The conclusion reached
was satisfactory 10 both committees.
Resolutions were drawn up,which Will be
presented TO the convention for Adoption.
A perfect understanding was reached,
and botn trades unionlsts and the knights
of Labor are well pleased over the re-
elllt
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
THREE SENATORIAL TOPICS.
Pensions, Secret Sessions and Bank.
ruptCy Briefly Discussed.

iuptCy brIcHy discussed.
WASHINGTON. May 24.-After the rou-
tine morning business in the Senate to-
day motion made by Mr.. Sawyer to pro-
ceed to the consideration of private pen
sion cases was agreed TO, and such bills
were taken up in their order on the
calendar.
MI. Cockrell insisted on having reports
read IN number of cases, and had some
OF the bills that he considered of doubtful
proprely postponed. In a short debate
on one of the bills, covering a case that
nad been rejected by the pension Office,
Mr. Cockrell said the chief OF the division
III that office who had rejected so plain
| ana well proven a case ought to be dis
charged from the service of the United
states. A number Of pension bills having
been disposed OF the bankruptcy bill was
lald before the Senate, and laid aside in
formally in favor the District of COlum-
6Ia Appropriation bill. That bill in turn
was allowed to stand over in order to per-
nit MY. Gibson 10 address the Senate on
the subject OF Mr.. Piatt's resolution re-
CardIng open executive session.
THE HISTORIC PHASES.
Mr.. Gibson reviewed broadly the his
toric phases Of the element Of secrecy as
factor in the government from the time
when the English Parliament prohibited
the publication OF its debates to the pres
ent time, when the United States Senate
discusses treaties with closed doors, and
conducts secret 1nquisitions into the
character of persons nominated for office.
Mr.. Gibson denied that any necessity now
existed for discussion eff treaties in Sc
cret. However desirable secrecy might
have been in the early history OF our re.
! pUhlip IL VVae M tOnonr 6aaira
NO LONGER REQUIRED.
No public interests required that any
of the proceedings of the Senate should
be kept secret from the people. A secret
session was as much out of place and date
at this time as the sword that John Adams
wore when presiding over the Senate
would be if worn by the present presiding
officer.
Messrs. Teller. Hoar and Platt also
spoke briefly upon the same subject.
Mr.. Morrill, said he expected to speak
against open executive sessions, and in.
qulred when the matter was TO be dis
cussed.
Mr.. Platt said be would move to take
his resolution up Immediately after the
disposal of the bankruptcy bill.
BANKRUPTCY TAKEN UP.
The matter of executive sessions here
dropped and the Senate took up the bank
ruptcy bill.
Mr.. Plumb opposed the bill as being in
the interest of great cities like New York
and Boston and against the interests of
small dealers throughout the country
He regarded it as a most vicious bill.
Mr.. boar defended the bill, differing en-
tirely from Mr.. Plumb as to Its effect, and
cOntending that 1t was decidedly in the
interest of small traders, many of whom
without such bankruptcy law, if over.
taken by misfortune, must get through
life as paupers, dragging at each remove
a lengthenlng chain.
After further debate the Senate ad
iOurned.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
RESOLVED TO STRIKE.
Sash, Blind, and Door ManufaCtur
ers and Their Hands Differ.

Sash, Blind, and Door ManufaCtur-
ers and Their Hands Differ.
CHICAGO, May 24.-Late Saturday night
a meeting of sash, door, and blind manu-
facturers was held. The subject under
discussion was the present standard OF
wages. and whether the Chicago firms
could maintain the same and compete
with other cities. The whole matter was
thoroughly discussed, and the conclusion
reached that the Old scale OF work and
wages would either have TO be returned
to or the mills be closed. Accordingly
it was resolved TO make an effort
to-day TO 90 back to the old system and
that failing to shut down altogether. This
resolution was discussed at a meeting OF
the Wood Carvers' and Machine Hands
Union yesterday, and vote on the ques'
tiOn was called. By this 1t was decided
that should the manufacturers endeayor
to 20 back to the old standard to-day the
entire force would 20 on strike.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
RUNNING AT A LOSS.

Packing House Employees Pushing
Their Firm Too Hard.
CHICAGO, May 24.-The employees in
Morris a. Co.'s establishment az the stock
yards protest against going to work at 7
O'Clock, preferring an hour later. Friday
evening the employees joined the knights
OF Labor. and Saturday appointed COM
mttee which waited on the superintend-
ent and made known the workmen's Is
wishes. The superintendent said TO the
committee that he expected the men TO 90
TO work whenever IL WIS necessary, and
that II was impossible to slaughter cattle
IN the heat Of the day. They were work
ing eight hours and would be paid for
over time. The SUPERINTENDENT said yes
terday mat The company was losing
money at the rate Of 1900 a week under
the new schedule OF hours and wages,
and II the Old scale was not resumed the
house would he closed.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
A SCARCITY or MINERS.
Less than One-third OF the MOnonga
hela Mines in Operation.

Less than One-third ofthe Mononga-
hcla Mines in Operation.
PGTTsBURG, PA, May 24.-There is such
scarcity Of miners reported on the Mo
nongahela, that les than one-third OF the
mines between McKeespOrt and Browns
Vile, are in full operation. The operators
give several reasons for this condition OF
affairs. Some attribute IL to the fact that
during last years strike n large number of
miners obtained employment at other
places and did not return to the mines
after the strike, while others put it down
to the long dry spell. The miners explain
the fact by saying that the difference OF
a cent IN wages in favor OF the railroad
mines has caused large migration from
the river TO the railroads. Another reason
given by them is that the miners in Eng
land, Scotland and Germany have been 50
well posted by their returning friends on
the present state OF the American labor
market that the stream of immigration 10
this country has been practically stopped.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
NrAxwELLs CONFESSION.
A Detective Gives Sensational Testi-
mOnY.

ST. LOUIS. MAY 24.-In the Maxwe= -
trial to-day some sensational evidence
was given by j. f. McCullough, a detec-
tive, who, under the direction OF Detec-
tive FurIong, District Attorney Glover
and his assistant, Mr.. Mcdonald, forged
check on an Eastern house and pre-
sented it at one Of tho city banks. He
was arrested and placed in jail and as
signed a cell adjoining that OF Maxwell.
He testified that Immediately after his in
carceration he introduced himself to Max
well, aod worked himself into his conf
dence, and about ten days afterward he
became engaged in conversation with
Maxwell about the murder case.
DECOYED INTO CONFEssING.
During the conversation the defendant
told the witness that the only point in his
case about which he felt uncertain and
uneasy was that concerning the money.
He said if be could only prove he had
plenty of money when Preler came to st.
Louis he would have no doubts about
speedy acquittal. Tho witness of
iered to fx that all right,
but told the defendant that he
must know all about the case or he could
and fun confession Of all the particulars
OF the case, beginning with his first ac-
quaintance with Preller on shiphoard.
where be noticed that Preller bad in his
possession a large amount OF money, and
how they separated in Boston, Preller 60
ing TO Philadelphia and Maxwell coming
to st. Louis.
KILLED BY CHLORoFoRM.
The defendant in his confession said
or the Friday night after Preller joined
him in this city he told him Maxwell }
that it would be impossible for him to
pay the defendants way to Auckland,
whittier they had arranged to go together.
This, said the defendant TO the witness,
angered him greatly, and he de-
termined then to ''tix" him for
his meanness. On the following night he
and Preler were sitting IN the formers
room when the latter complained of severe
pains In his side. Maxwell said: "Oh,
can fix that all right; I have treated such
cases BEFORE" He then injected hvpoder-
mically into his friends arm a sufficient
amount Of morphine to render him
unconscious. After ne had been
in this condition for some time he bound
Il cloth, completely saturated with chloro-
form, about hisgfTiend's head. and this, be
confessed to the witness, "ended the busi-
ness" He then secured al of Preller's
money, about S6.S09 in all, besides most of
his valuable personal effects, aud planned
his escape, the details OF which are so
well known.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
PUNIsRING THE 1IoRMoNs.
% Prisoners Sentenced in Idaho in
Single Day.

"a PRISONERS Sentenced IN IdahO III
Single Day.
BLACK FOOT, IDAHO, May 24.-In the
Third District Court here to-day Chief
Justice Hays sentenced p prisoners who
were convicted this term. With only two
exceptions all the prisoners were Nor
mons. Their sentences range from three
months imprisonment and 500 dne ~
II months imprisonment and $500 fine.
All those sentenced 10 one years i'm
prlsonment are 10 be sent 10 the house
of correction in Detroit, Mich,
and the others - the United States
penitentiary OF Boise CITY. United States
Marshal Frederick 7. Dubois and a num-
Der Of deputies will leave in special
car for Detroit on May 26 with thirteen
prisoners, the first batch OF convicted
pOlygamists sent out OF the Territory.
One hundred and forty-fve indictments
for unlawful cobabitation we're fOund
during this term Of court. A the In
dictees with only one exception refused
TO obey the laws iu the future.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
knights Discharged.

PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-Gumpert
Bros, cigar manufacturers, discharged
TO-DAY nine cigarmakers who belong %
the knights OF Labor, because they re-
fused o. join the Cigarmakers' lnterna-
tional Union No. 100. Toe lnternatiOnals
require that all packers Join the union be-
fore their employers should be allowed the
use Of the International label, and this IL
the hrst case which has been developed
by the new movement. Trouble Is appre-
hended between the Knights and Inierna-
tiOnale i'm rnUapuupuep,
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
pn,rfIcr Ernlnllns-

CHICAGO, May 2i.--While Transporting
two carloads Of powder from the river 40
soddy, near this city, to-day from the
mines OF the Soddy Coal Company near
that station, a spark from the engine
iguited the powder and IL exploded with
terrific effect. The cars were demolished
and the engine WAS badly damaged. The
engineer and fireman were friRhtfully
burned as WAS another man who was
standing beside the track. 10 Is thought
that all three are fatally hurt. The cars
contained 20 kegs of powder
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
WIND md HAlI.

DANvILLE, IND, May PA terrible
wind and rain storm passed over this
(Hendricks) county yesterday afternoon,
doing great damage. Many cattle and
horses were killed by falling trees. Hail
stones fell measuring TWO inches IN
diameter 70 a depth Of six inches. Many
houses had all the windows torn out by
the hail. Tue greatest damage Is TO the
growing wheat crop nov in full head. and
which was wholly destroyed along the
track ot the storm. Motives were lost az
FAR as is known, but several houses were
blown down.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
PARSONS CAPTURED.
A PluCky Officer Who Survived the
Bomb Makes an Arrest.

CHICAGO, May 24.-All hopes Of the re-
covery OF Officer McNulty, one OF the
bomb victims, have been abandoned.
Officer COrden, of the DesPlaines street
detail, made his first appearance in the
Police Court since recovering from the
wound received at the Havmarkeet riot
by leading "A sorry-looking wretch before
Justice Scully this morning. The officer
said the prisoner, who gave his name as
James McGOwan, was making an infam-
matory speech To "A party Of men in the
streets M , o'clock Sunday morning. lie
advised his auditors TO skill every police
man they saw" Without further parley
the officer seized him and, after a hard
struggle, landed him in a cell. The pris-
oner said he was cruuK, but the Justice
fined him $50. Fred. Brake. on charge
OF intimidation, was fined $50 by Justice
White. Evidence was abundant that the
prisoner had thrown stones al number
of workmen, besides calling them names.
PARSONS ARRESTED,
II is learned, on good authority, that A.
X. Parsons, wanted for alleged completely
in the Haymarket bomb throwing, was
arrested tO-day
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
PURSUING THE INDIANS.
Gen. Miles Reports the Progress of
the Campaign.

the Campaign.
WASHINGTON, MAY 24.-AdJt. Gen.
Drum to-day received the following tele-
gram from Gen. Miles, dated Calabassas,
Arlz.. May -:
"Iwo small bands have broken from
Geronimo's camp and gone north and
committed some depredatiOns. Three
men have been killed aud one boy cap
rured. Troops are in pursuit and others
are in advance to intercept, II pos
sible. Their effort, think, Will
he to leave their wounded and get the
agency Indians to Join them. have di-
rected Lieut.. Col. Wade, commanding
Fort Apache, and Capt. Pierce, of san
Carlos. TO prevent it. Capt. Lawton has
followed the main camp with great per-
sistencv over the worst country in this
whole mountain region and is camped on
the trail tonight.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
Isreirht Hnnhlcrs Nicet.

CHICAGO. NAV 2i.-Ihe freight hand
lers held meeting yesterday afternoon
with an attendance Of more than 500 men.
A large number Joined the organization.
II was concluded that there was very lii
tie prospects OF securing eight hours, all
the roads having obtained what men they
hired At ten hours. Resolutions were
passed 10 persist in endeayors 10 secure a
ahorfnr dag
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
TENDERED AN ESCORT.
Reply of President Cleveland to the
jackson Club.

ALBANY, n. Y. MAY 24.-The following
communication from Col. Lamont, pri-
vate secretary OF President Cleveland,
was read at meeting OF the Jackson
corps this evening. IL is a rerly to
communication forwarded rendering the
President an escort at the bi.centennial
celebration here in July next:
The President has received your SETTER Of
May 9, and appreciates the compliment eX-
tended on behalf Of t'e Albany jackson corps
OF an escort at the bl-centennial celebration
in that city in July neNt. but he has not as
vet, been able 10 determine whether he can
be present on that occasion, should he find
IL practicable 20 attend, and the committee in
charge think pr0perto MAKE such an assign
ment. il viii give him pleasure 10 accent of
the courtesy propo cd. in any went. he
wishes me to express his sincere thanks for
the CONFEDERATION shown him by the curps.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
striIsers Charged With Incendiarism

READING, PA, Nav PA detective
swOre out warrants to-day against six
half 6nishers members Of the Hatters'
Union, who are now on strike, on a
charge Of being those VINO burned down
COldren's hat factory ut AdamstOwn, in
yolvlng "A loss Of $50, 600. John Downing.
formerly Of Yonkers, y. Y, was arrested
and placed in Jail, aud the detectives are
looking for the others. IL is alleged a
resolution was offered in the union 20
burn down the hat factories. The arrest
caused great sensation. The finIshers
Of over half the hat factories in this sec
tion are still on strike.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
CALL or THE STATES.
Some Of the More Important Meas
urcs which Were Introduced.

Some Of the More Important Meas
ures Which Were Introduced.
WAsHNGroN, May 2f.-In the House
to-day. under the call OF the states, bill 8
were introduced and referred as follows:
Rv Mr. Breckinrldge, OF Arkansas-To
consolidate customs districts.
By Mr. Bland, OF Missouri-Io revive
the income tax, the proceeds TO be ap-
piled 10 the PAYMENT ~ pensions.
rs NJ. Bennett, Of North Carolina-To
divide the surplus money IN the Treasury
on June !. 1885, among the several states
and Territories FOR educational purposes.
SIR. Tucker. from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported the joint resolution
prepoaing a constitutional amendment on
the subject Of polygamy. II was put on
the House calendar.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
FairchiId to WORK An sumner.

WAsHINGToN. May u. .- Secretary
Manning attended service az ST. Johns
church yesterday for the first time since
his illness. II is thought that be will not
resume bis official duties at the Treasury
Department until at least next autumn.
Assistant Secretary Fairchild has accord
ingly arranged to continue the perform
ance Of nis duties as Acting Secretary
during the entire summer.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

CGNcINNATrI, Nav 2l.-Dle Volks
Blatt Is gradually filling up its cases
which were left by the strikers last week.
Some Of the strikers have returned, but
the paper will not receive those who car
weeks ago.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

W AsHINGroN. May 2l.-In the House
.''daY Mr. Dnglcy. OF Maine, from the
Nlpping Committee. reported back the
ppinR bill VITA a recommendation that
10 senate amendments be cOueurred
.' una others n1n.cuncurfcd in. The re-
'Hen1aiinn of the committee WAS
..'sd Co. Among the amendments n0n-
IcI,f ,fed in 10 that known ag the Frye
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

BERLIN, May 2i.--All the American
ministers In Europe and most Of the other
foreign representatives have rendered
condolences 10 Minister Pendleton. Em-
press Augusta telegraphed her express
sion OF sympathy from her summer re-
treat AZ tfadon
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
INDrcAT1ONs on PEACE.


LONDON, May 24,-Newe has been re.
ceived OF serious labor riot In the town
OF Tram, on the Adriatic. A mob over.
powered the garrison and set ure to the
law court buildings, town hail, custom
house and theatre. All The buildings
mentioned were destroyed. itis reported
that several persons were burned to death
and that others were murdered BY she
rioters.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

CHICAGO, Nav 24.-Nearly all the sash,
door and blind factories resumed work on
the ien-hour plan this morning. A ma
iOrity of the men returned 10 work. Two
factories are still working on the eight
hour plan, but are expected 10 return 10
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
Police MithlIrawn.

New YORK, May 2i.--The police have
been Withdrawn entirely from cars run.
ming on Third avenue. between the depot
and city Hall, but one officer is still kept
on each car on the other lines Of road.
John Mahoney, one of the strikers on the
road, wHs sent 10 prison for six months
for assaulting a nOn-unIOn driver.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

SLATER. Mo-. May 2i.-A freight train
on the Chicago and Alton railroad, while
approaching this city yesterday morning,
dashed into a drove ~ cattle, killing three
Of them. The engine was thrown on the
track and derailed ten cars. The fireman
WAS Instantly killed. The engineer and
brakeman were seriously injured.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
ruRCo-GREECIAN sKTRSIIsHINa
Contra RecaDtured Before the Ar
rangement of the Armistice.

Contra Recaptured Before the Ar
rangement of the Armistice.
ATHENS, May 2i.-The Greeks have re-
gained Contra by turning move. The
Turks have been repulsed at Critzoyi.
Many were killed. The Greek General
Loris was mortally wounded. Eyoub
t'asha and Gen. SapounEaki, the Turkish
and Greek commanders respectively, COM
pipted an agreement for an armistice at
AN interview to-day. The Greeks accuse
the Turks OF capturing Contra by treach.
cry. They say that while a Turkish officer
with flag OF truce was parleying with
the Greek commander Turkish troops
stealthiy surrounded and captured two
Greek companies.
INDICATIONS or PEACE.
A decree was issued this evening ORDER
ing that soldiers entitled TO exemption
from service in peace be dsbanded forth
with; that two classes OF the reserves b0
disbanded Immediately and three other
classes eight days hence, and that voiun-
teer soldiers be liberated. The Greea
commanders at Larusa, TrlKala aud Arts
have been ordered 10 withdraw theif
forces into the interior. Preparations are
being made 10 disband the army corps.
THE GREEK LOSSES.
LONDON, May 2i-A dispatch from
Athens says the Greek losses before
tirlzovali were 100 killed and wounded,
including officers.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

CINCINNArrt, May 2i.-About 800 har-
ness makers struck to-day for an advance
IN wages. They had been working eight
hours a day, but are not satisfied with
the wages. They demand an increase Of
from l5 % 20 Der cent.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

WAsHINGToN, May 2i.-The President
has vetoed four more private pension
bills. He gives his reasons at length in
respect % each case. but makes no gem
liar bills.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25

wAsHfNGroN. May 2i.--ln the House
to-day ine Speaker announced the appoint
mcnt of Mo8srs. BlOuut, itiggs, ana bing-
ham as conierees on the post oMce appro-
nriatiOn blll.
Savannah morning news., 1886-05-25
nialrirtnrcnlnm bin a nnronrIations.

WASHINGTON. May 2i.-The District Of
Columbia appropriation bill was passed
bv the senate today substantially as re-
ported By the Senate committee on Ap-
nrourfatfoug a.