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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
COLD COMFORT.
Committeeman of the knights Protest
Against Acts of the Soidiery.

Committeeman of the knights Protest
Against Acts of the Soidiery.
ST. LOUIS, April 15.-Messrs. Bailey
and Hayes, of the General Executive
Committee of the knights Of Labor, called
upon Gen. Reece in East st. Louis last
evening and protested against militia
handling freight in the railroad yards or
running trains, or preventing strikers
from going INTO and moving about the
yards. Gen. Reece replied that the freight
handling was simply the removal OF some
goods from the platform bv troops to whom
it was assigned for headquarters that the
alleged running Of trans ras the riding
of some soldiers who were or duty on a
tram crossing the river ~ ST. Louis, and
as to keeping the strikers Out0f the yards
the troops were under orders TO keep all
persons out Of the Yards not regularly
employed in them, and that if any one
did not obey the order TO halt given by
a soldier he was liable to be shot.
as all weapons were loaded with ball car
tridges, and the men were under orders
to use them. AS to the militia assisting
in rescuing cars from destruction on the
night OF the fire, which was also objected
to, Gen. Reece said the troops did Just
right. The militia have been ordered to
prepare for three weeks in camp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Discharges Dcmanded,

CHICAGO, April l5.-The switchmen in
the Lake Shore road yards have presented
a demand that eight Of the yardmen be
dismissed or given other work, upon the
ground that they are Objectionable. The
general superintendent says the objection
consists in the fact that they will not join
the labor unions. They are the best men
in the company's employ, and have all
been in service longer than any one OF the
sIgners OF the petition for their dismissal.
the superintendent does not think the pc
titlOn will be granted. A similar request
has been made on other roads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
A Trio of Honse Nuggets.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-In the House
to-day Mr. Hin, of Ohio, from the Com
mittee ON Territories, reported the bill
for the organization of the territory of
Oklahoma. IL was put on the House
calendar.
Mr.. Cobb, Of Indiana, from the Com
mittee ON Public Lands, reported the bill
repeating the pre-emption timber culture
calendar.
Senate bills were passed extending to
Key West and Tampa, Fla, the pro-
visions OF the law relative to the imme-
date transportatiOn OF dutiable goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
MONEY FOR THE KNIGHTS.
1000 Per Day Being Distributed
Among the Strikers.

$4,000 Per Day Being Distributed
Among the Strtkers.
ST. LOUIS, April 15.-Since the arrival
of the general committee contributions
running up to thousands of dollars have
been received every day by them. For
the last week they averaged over $4,000 a
day. All this money has been sent out to
be distributed among the strikers at every
point on the system where il is needed,
and it has been sufficient TO meet all the
demands and without calling upon the re-
serve fund OF the order or ordering
on assessment. But Mr.. POwderly's
direction for a call for contributions
meets with the approval of the board, be-
cause it will prove to the public that the
strike has the Endorsement of the order in
general. 1t goes directly to the strikers
through their assemblies. The rent and
board of single men is paid, and men with
families are paid what they need for
clothing, rent, and groceries. Money is
furnished them directly in some cases and
in others their bills are paid. Men who
are not knights Of Labor are
helped in the same way. 1t
makes no difference whether or not
they are Knights Of Labor il they are out
The knights have plenty of money to
keep all of the men who will help in the
strike. More than this, they intend to
pay men for not working Tho are now at
work and who have been forced to 20 TO
work since the strike began, and who, not
being Knights Of Labor, thought that they
could not depend upon the knights for
assistance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Requisition Papers WithheId.

Oglesby refused yesterday to issue a
requisition for the deputies who took
refuge In 81. Louis after killing several
persons on the Illinois side OF the river.
The papers presented upon which TO make
the requisition were declared informal,
because based upon the verdict of coro-
ner's jury instead OF an indictment OF
complaint before q Justice Of the Peace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The Speaker
to-day appointed the following committee
to investigate the causes aud extent Of
the labor troubles in the West: Messrs.
Curtin Of Pennsylvania, Grain of Texas,
Cultivate OF Ohio, Stewart OF Vermont,
Parker Of New York, and Buchanan of
Nauy Targav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
PowderIv Aroused.

PHILADELPHIA, April t5.-Grand Mas
ter Workman POwderly has to-day issued
"A circular 20 all the members Of the
knights OF Labor appealing to them to
contribute every dollar they can spare 10
help carry on the strike in st. Louis and
vicinity, and on the southwestern rail-
roads
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

WAsHINGToN, April IA bill was re-
ported to-day from the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs, providing for an in
ternatiOnal conference. ItauthOrlzes the
President To invite the governments OF
Mexico and Central aud South America
TO join the United states in a conference
10 be held in Washington, Tor the purpose
Of discussing and mending some
plan Of arbitration for the settlement OF
disagreements and disputes that may
hereafter arise betWeen them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
INurniture Hands Idle,

CHICAGO, April l5.-The furniture fac
tory of +. Mayer & Co., extending from
Nos. $40 to 320 South Canal street, has
been closed by the propretors rather than
accede 10 the demands Of workmen, who
want an advance OF 20 per cent. in wages
and an eight hour day. Between 80 and
300 men are idle in consequence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Grnnt,s Trensnres.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Singleton, OF Mississippi, from
the Committee on Library, reported the
Senate bill, accepting from Julia ID. Grant
and William II. Vanderbilt certain objects
OF art presented by foreign governments
to the late Gen. u. 5. Grant. IL was
placed on the House calendar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
NfcGnrY Discharged.

ST. LOUIS. April 15.-The cases against
J. j. McGary, Judge Advocate Of the
knights OF Labor, and others, arrested on
a charge Of trespassng upon the premises
Of the Missouri Pacific railway, were dis
missed to-day, the evidence against the
prisoners not being sufficient TO convict.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Dixie Seeks Vindicati0n.

LONDON, April 15.-Sr Charles Dixie
has sent TO the Queens proctor a full and
formal denial OF all the statements in
eliminating him in the confession made
by Mrs. Crawford to her husband. and on
which the latter obtained a decree Of die
v0rce. Sir Charles Dixie expresses the
hope that the proctor will lind cause to
intervene and reopen for Sir Charles vim
dfcatiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Infected Rnrks Coming.

WAsHINGToN, April 15.--The Depart
ment of State Is informed that the banks
Magnolia and Avonport have cleared from
Rotterdam for the United States without
the required bills Of health. The custom
officers have been notified. An epidemic
is reported at Rotterdam.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Anti.Gnmhlinr BiIls.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-ln the House
to-day MIR. Hemphill, OF South Carolina,
from the Committee on the District OF Co
lumbia, reported bills prohibiting book
making and pOol-selling, and panishlng
the advertisement Of lottery tickets In the
District OF Columbia. 1t was put on the
House calendar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
An Electric Street hallway.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, April l5.-The
cars OF the Capital city street railway
commenced running to-day by electricity.
Trips are regularly made and everything
works perfectly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The House
Committee on Ways and Means to-day
decided by vote OF 0 TO TO report favor
ably the resolution recommending alb
rogation Of the Hawaiian treaty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
North Carolina Democrats.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 15..-The Demo.
cratic state. Executive Committee met to.
day. and called a State convention 10 meet
1T Raleigh Aug. -.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
The Telephone Investigation.

WASHINGTON. April l5.-Mr. Van Ben
thuysen was again on the stand to-day
before the telephone investigating com
mittee, but the session was comparatively
mild in comparison with the preceding
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Inswich,s EIection.

LONDON, April 15.-The election at Ips-
witch. Suffolk county, resulted as follows:
Dalrymple Conservative 1858; ElchO
Conservative 1862; Hervey (Liberal),
+. 635; DaYeY (LiberaIl. 3.821.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

PALESTINE, TEX, April 15.- All the
strikers who have resumed work in the
shops have been expelled from the Knights
OF Labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

How LARGE snakes can grow, Prof. Bicks
more saws. Is an interesting question. Por~
haps the LARGEST authenticated snake was az
anaconda, found In the Amazon Valley.
which had swallowed n h0rsc It proved 4
little too much for his snakcshiD. and ,
naturalist captured him. Ills length was AZ
Fan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Germnni1ing EnInnl.

BERLIN, April l5.-The Upper House Of
the Diet has adopted bills for Germaniz-
ing Poland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

NEW YORK, April 15.-Three different
labor organizations were represented
among eighteen boycOtters arraigned at
the bar Of the Second District Police
Court to-day. Seven came from the ranks
Of the tailOrs, as many more from the net
tie spinners in the Chelsea iute works, and
four were from the German Bakers
Union No. /, now interested in the boycott
of Mrs. Gray's bake shop. Justice Duffy
decided TO make a test case and entertain
a complaint Of conspiracy against George
LouhOut and Matthew Murray, mem bers
of the TailOrs' Union. Bail for $3.50 each
was furnished. A few of the more agrees
sive bOycotters were fined SO and the 9th
ers were discharged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
READY TO TIE UP.

NEW YORK, April IS, 3 A. Moving
to the refusal to dismiss n0n-uniOnists, the
Third avenue, Lexington avenue and
CrOsstown horse railroads. car and cable
roads will be tied up in an hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
A Street Car strike Imminent.

NEW YORK, April IA strike is i'm
minent on the Third avenue surface rail
road. The Empire Protective Association
demand the discharge Of seven nOn-union
men in the employ Of the company. The
company refuses. Conference has so far
been without result. A general tie up is
nrp6 icind for fn-mnrrnM-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
STREET. OARS TIED UP.
BRItimOre's BObtaiI Lines at War
with the knights.

BaltimOre's BObtail Lines at War
with the Knights.
BALTIMORE, April 15.-At noon to-day
the officers Of the knights of Labor Of
dered the tieing up OF all the cars of the
Union, Peoples, and Central companies,
and the work was done as rapidly as the
cars reached their stables. The police
authorities were at once notified and
forces were sent TO ali the stables to pro-
tect the property Of the companies and
any person who decided to accept EN-
ployment. These include all the lines of
the city known as the ''bobtail," and
leaves but the lines of two companies
running. No demonstration of violence
has yet been made. The entire police
force, nearly 700 men, is on duty, and any
attempt at violence will be promptly sup
Drasspd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
CONFTRNArION RrCoMMENDEi

In ths aspect of the case and IN view OF the
MANY declarations OF --- that he has settleo
up his accounts. has tho statement OF the de-
partnent that they are correct ana are closed
and has no desire TO be restored 70 Office, ana
docs not contend against the appointment o.
his successor and your committee being satIs-
fed from other Information that - is mau
OF good Oh 9racter and probably able TO dis
s1large the duties OF the Office, DO recommeno
his confirmation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
Cane CHARLES Quarantine.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The quaran-
tine station at Cape Charles. Chesapeake
bay, will be re-established May l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

10 Is not in the least inn paired by the letter
OF the Secretary OF the reasury hereto an,
neXed, which, fairly constituted. fully v0uchei
for the official and moral character and cOns
duet. covered under some ambiguous phrases
which were no doubt intended 10 saYS
the Pro ,ident from the charge OF insinceritl
Ia his Official declaration ma suspending 80 exc
celept an officer. IL fairly appears that nd
was suspended for political reasons, ana be-
cause he was a Republican, and that -- wa1
appointed because he was Democrat, ana
as such would, In The language OF me Scores
tary, "better promote the policy Of the pres
q nj "a Ina af ruffnuW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
THE REPORTS.

These reports were made by MIR. Sher
man. from the Committee on Finance, and
are as follows:
IL appears from all the information the come
mittee can obtain under the recent order Ol
the President that the former incumbent oil
office at --- was an excellent onicer, faith4
fully discharged his duties in all respecta
had an honorable record as an Officel
of the Union army in the late " arr
has maintained his Office In the front rank
and that he has teen suspended without any
charge or complaint rejecting upon his moral
character or conduct. This information ID
received from the uncOntradicted testimony
Of those who know him best, and his oniciA
record and Couduct
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16
THE DEPOT BLOWN AWAY.

The Northern Pacific depot was liter
ally blown away and n large number OF
freight cars were overturned upon the
tracks. At the present time y dead
bodies have been recovered from the
ruins, and a large number OF people are
intured. The bodies are laid out IN the
nearest houses lett standing and several
half demolished buildings are made TO
answer the purpose Of a morgue. The
snectacle IA n sad one. the living being
not only deprived Of their friends, but OF
ali their earthly possessions at the same
time. Tue total loss Of property 10 not
less than 100000, without a dollar OF
cyclone insurance. The town is wellnigh
ruined. The living are caring for the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-16

~ PAUL, MINI, April l5.-At late
uour last night GOV. Hubbard received
.uessaEe from State Senator Buchanan, at
aux Rapids. stating that the town was
w M runs and asking all the aid possible.
Aue Governor sent messages at once 70
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-18
A SCHEME TO AVERT COMPETITION.
The Useless Track Which Has Been Laid on Mis-
sissippi Street by the Johnsons.

That the Citizens Street Railway Company
(why sCitizens?"| does not care corner grocery
fig for any ordinance passed by the City Coun-
oil and Board of Aldermen that is not wholly
agreeable to it and from which, by the best as
sumption of nerve and cheek it can escape, has
again, for the hundredth time, been exhibited
Some time ago man named Bidwell asked for
an ordinance to allow him to lay track on
Mississippi street, from Louisiana street to
Twelfth street, and operate line of street-cars.
Arrangements had been made to connect with a
line at Twelfth street, leading to Grown Hill
an accommodation long needed. Under the
charter of the Citizens Street Railway Company,
it was given the preference over this would-be
competition of thirty days notice to begin and
lay the line on Mississippi street. It put the
matter of. thinking it would, as has happened
in other cases, fall into innocuous desuetude
but the Council appeared to be in earnest, and
the company, asking further time, was given
thirty DAYS more On Tuesday the Mississippi
and McCarty street line was formally opened
by starting upon it a number of yellow cars
about four feet long. The track laid extends
from Indiana avenue up Mississippi street to a
point about sixty feet north of Pratt, and turn
table is placed In the street there at the mouth
of an alley. where it seriously interferes with
the heavy hauling done at Fosters lumber yard.
Work on this turn table-probably for fear of an
injunction and for the reason that the company
never does anything openly that can be done
covertly-was begun late in the afternoon and
continued at night until completed A little
spur of track was left extending beyond the
tnrntable to the north, to convey the impression
that the work Of laying the track was to be
taken up and continued on to Twelfth street,
which will prove, as the late William Allen, of
Ohio, remarked "a id barren i6eality." until
it pleases the company so to do. The company
has stopped the track just twelve and half
squares short of where the order of Council re-
quired it to be taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-18
DOGS THAT GET DRUNK.
How CANNES Acquire Taste for Beer Drink.
ing and Become Confirmed Drunkards.

''Yust look at cot dog Mein Colt. he has so
viel as Elm whole glass of beer getfunken,' said
fat, ed-faced German, as he rested his beer mug
astonishment gazed on a white Spitz dog that
was tapping the beer out of a can which catches
the drippings of the beer kegs.
The beer drinking German need not have been
so much surprised, for beer-drnking dogs. while
not curiosities of every household. are to be
found in a good many saloons. The Spitz
dog at Reichwein's has been there for some
years, and has become e decided beer -guzzer.
He began by tapping beer that had been spilled
on the floor, and would do so only when thirsty
and unable to get water The first drink in his
case, as in all others, may be said to have been
the fatal one. He was led on until the taste be-
came fixed upon him, and now he will go up to a
person whom he sees drinking at the bar and
bark and whine for beer He will lap it off the
floor if it is spilled there and when he has fair
quantity aboard will stagger in the most ap-
proved style. His nose has not yet become red
and he still retains air of responsibility, but
ne is on the downward road. He confines his
tipping, however, to beer. and will not drink
whisky or wine
The most famous of all the dog tipplers ever in
the city was Jack" big masriff, owned by
John Brough He long ago sunk into a drunk
ards grave. The Circle House saloon was his
favorite loafing place, and he was sort of hail
fellow among the human drinkers who congre-
gated there. He would wag his tail and beg for
beer when he saw any one drinking, and if his
prayer were not answered he would go be.
hind the counter and lap from the drippings
in the bucket. He would sometimes get
so drunk that he would walk on both sides OF
the pavement when he got out His feet would
be put out slowly and fumbingly, the four of
them being pushed far cut to four points of the
compass to keep him from falling. He would
often rot go home till morning" Early risers
have many time seen him staggering along the
street. getting home as best he could. He was
always ill when in his cups, and those who knew
him gave MIN plenty of room at such times
Dogs that stay about saloons much of the
time very often acquire a taste for beer by
drinking water into which little beer is poured
The appetite for it grows until they relish pure
beer They often become very fat from drink
ing it.
A local sportsman is said to own pointer
which is of rather lazy temperament. The
dog keeps his eye out, and whenever he sees his
master getting his gun ready and fixing I'D his
wagon to go hunting he hurries to neiehbor-
ing saloon and drinks from the drippings till he
is too drunk to move. This story is not backed
by afidayits,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-18
Summer Concerts at the city Hall.

The late musical festival has demonstrated
The fact that there are enough music-loving peo-
pie in Indianapolis to support and appreciate a
good class of popular musical entertainments.
In order to strengthen the interest already mani
tested, and to furnish the city with summer
entertainment resort, where the public can be
sure of spending pleasant evening listening TO
the best music, enjoying social promenades or
partaking of refreshments in the way of ice cream
OF lemonade arrangements have been made
to have series of regular weekly concerts given
Mt the City Hall by the When band Alliance or
chestra and Swiss bell-ringers with vocal and
instrumental solosts and novelties of popular
character This will form regular series
throuehout the summer and is carried on accord
ing to the same plan used in Boston. New 70 TX,
Chicago and other large cities Ice-cream aud
lemonade will be served at each concert The
Submission has been placed at low figure item
centsl in order TO be within the reach of
all 1t is intended to make these evenings
and entertainments source of enjoyment for
the people. The first CONCERT will be given next
Wednesday evening at o'clock, with pro-
gramme consisting of band and orchestral seec-
tons, numbers By the Swiss uell ringers vocal
solos by Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Morrison, and in
strumental solos by Messrs. C. Fl. Clarke, from
5onist, and E. S. Timmons. futist. The When
band will play the overture TO William Tell, ;,
by Rossini.