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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
COKE REGION EVICTIONS.
THE STRIKERS FORMALLY NO
TIFIED 10 VACATE.

A Determination on the Part OF the Men
Not to Allow Their Families TO be
Thrown Out Into tho Gold and snow
The AustrO- II ungsrian Consul Inter
cedes With the Grand Jury.
MT. PLEASANT, PA, Feb. The coal
and iron police corps, accompanied by in.
terpreters, visited the company houses at
Standard and Moorewood this morning
and notified the tenants [the striking
coke workers) to give immediate posses
sion Of the tenements. The strikers say
they will resist eviction, and will not go
out into the snow with the temperature
l0deg. above zero. Many native workmen,
il forced out, will have to go to the poor
house. They have neither money nor
credit. Superintendent Slater, of Frick's
standard works, the largest in the region,
estimated to-day that unless the men re-
sumed work they would all be arrested
before the last of the week.
STORE PRICES ADVANCED.
At the Meyer works the miners and
coke-drawers struck to-day against the
company's stores. Last week they were
granted 10 per cent. advance in wages,
but store goods prices were increased ac-
cordingly, which caused the strike.
A special from Greensburg, Pa, says:
"Austro- Hungarian Consul Max scham-
burg presented petition to the West
moreland county grand jury to-day, re-
questing them to make personal investi-
cation of the condition of the coke
workers and their legal grievances before
they acted in any OF the cases OF men
charged with riot"
sCHAMBURG's CLAIM,
Herr Schamburg claimed that the grand
jury had full power To do this aud in this
way only could they arrive at fair iudg-
ment OF what led to the troubles and what
circumstances brought about the alleged
illegal acts. Judge Hunter said that as
she petition came from the representative
OF foreign government, and was both
respectful and logical he would consider
1t, aud would decide upon 1t tomorrow
morning.
The keepers and laborers at the Clinton
iron works Of Graf, Bennett e. Co. struck
to-day for an advance OF 10 per cent. in
wages. The works were closed down,
throwing out of employment about 450
men. The strikers are knights of Labor.
THE MALLORY BOYCOTT.
GALVESTON, TEX, Feb. Lit appears
that the executive order of District
Assembly No. 7s, of the Knights of La.
Dor, hoycOtting the Mallory Steam
ship Company, was made public few
days earlier than was intended. The To-
cal executive board to-day promulgated
their Endorsement OF the boycott. The
Mallory steamship Lampasas, which ar
rived from New York today, is unloading
at her wharf as usual.
WORK RESUMED.
BALTIMORE, Feb. IA number OF ship
carpenters and cauikers who have been
on a strike since August last went to
work to-day at the old prices. They struck
on an attempted reduction Of their pay.
The indications are that all the proprie-
tors Of shipyards will yield In few days,
as work has nearly all gone from Balti-
more because it could not be done by
them.
WAGES INCREASED
WORCESTER, MASS, Feb. 1.-The wages
Of the employees OF the Smithburg cotton
mills were increased 10 per cent. today.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
OVER AN ENlBANKMENT.

Two Men Killed Outright and IL Cars
Piled I'm a Heap.
BELLEFoNTE, PA, Feb. IAN engine
hauling train Of empty coal cars from
snowshoe intersection 70 the snowshoe
coal mines on the Bellefonte and Snow
shoe Railroad, this afternoon jumped the
track at Fountain station, and went over
. 24.foot embankment, killing conductor
hcMullin and fireman Little, and seri-
ously iniuring engineer Jerry Nolan. The
grade at this point being very heavy, an
engiue was used to push the train, and
before the pushing engine learned OF the
accident TO the engine in Irout, IL cars
had been pushed over the embankment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
PREVENTING CONTRACTION.
How Mr.. Gambler Proposes to Guard
Against a Scarcity of Money.

WASHINGTON, Feb. i.-Representatiye
Gambler introduced in the House to-day
bill to prevent the contraction Of the cur
rency. 1t provides that whenever the
circulation OF any national bank is sur
rendered In whole or in part, aud is not
taken up by other national banks within
so days, the Secretary of the Treasury
shall issue an equivalent amount of treas
ury notes. These notes shall be depos-
tied in the Treasury and paid out as
moneys kept for the discharge of obliga-
tions of the government. They shall be
receivable for salaries and dues to the
government; shall be legal tender between
national banks and for all dues to national
banks and shall be redeemable in coin.
The coin held In the Treasury at the date
of the passage of this act tor the redemp-
tion of legal tender notes shall also be ap-
plicable to the redemption OF notes here
by authorized, and such coin reserve
may be increased from time to time by
adding thereto other sums from payments
made TO the Treasurer IN the discretion
of the Secretary OF the Treasury; provi-
ded, however. that the whole amount Of
com reserve shall never exceed 30per cent
of the whole amount of legal tender and
Treasury notes outstanding, nor fall be-
low 25 per cent. of that amount. The
true intent OF the bill is declared to be to
provide that the volume of paper curren-
cy outstanding, exclusive of gold and sill
yer certificates, shall not fall below the
amountnow fixed by law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Bland, OF Missouri. to the Front
with Another Coinage Measure.

Mr.. Bland, OF Missouri, TO the Front
with Another Coinage Measure.
WASHINGTON, Feb. LIN the House to-
day, under the call Of States, the follow
ing bills were introduced and referred.
BY Mr.. Herbert, Of Alabama-To pro-
vide for an Assistant Secretary OF the
4 Navy.
BY Mr.. Blount, Of GeorRia-r0 enforce
pobligations 10 carry United States mails.
Also 70 extend the system for the immedi-
ate delivery Of letters.
Mr.. Bland, Of Missouri, offered for
reference TO the coinage weights and
measures committee a resolution calling
on the Secretary OF the Treasury for in
formation as 10 whether any arrange
ment was effected b. the Treasury De-
partment with the Clearing House Com
mittee ot New York to prevent
the circulation OF silver, and Ii SO bv
what authority Of law did that depart
meut assume 10 virtually suspend the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
ELECTORAL COUNTS.
Mr.. HOar's Amendment Warmly Dis
cussed by His Colleagues.

MIR. Hoars Amendm ment Warmly Dis
cussed by His Colleagues.
AsHINGToE, Feb. lin the Senate at
2 O'Clock to-day the electoral count
bill came up and Mr.. Hoar
moved the amendment of which
he had previously given notice. 1t inserts
in the fourth section of the bill a clause
providing that in case Of more than one
return or paper purporting 10 be a re-
turn from State, ii there shall have been
no determination Of the question in the
State, then those votes only shall BE-
counted which appear To have been cast
by the electors whose names appear on
the lists certified by the executive OF
the State in accordance with the proVis-
ions OF section 1856 OF the revised
statutes as amended by this bill, but in
case OF vacancy in tine board of electors,
so certified then by the person so sppoInt-
ed to tH such vacancy in the mode pro-
vided by the laws Of the State. bur ii there
he no such list, or If there be more than
one such list purporting to be so certified,
then those votes and those only shall be
counted which the two houses, acting
separately, shall concurreutly decide to
be the lawful votes OF the legally ap-
pointed electors of such State.
DUTIES OF GovERNoRs.
IL also adds 10 the bill an additional
section making it the duty OF the execu-
tive OF each State to cause three lists of
the names OF the electors In his State To
he made and certified under the great
seal OF the State and 70 be delivered to the
electors on or before the day on which
they are required to meet. Mr.. Hoar
supported his amendment in a long
speech, broken frequently by debates
with Senators who interrupted with ques-
lions and points against Mr..
Hoar's argument. Mr.. Sherman was
prominent In these discussions, and con-
siderable amusement was afforded by the
warmth and eagerness with which these
two met and answered each other, some
times before their points had been fully
stated. Messrs. Maxey, ingalls,, Logan.
and George took part in the discussion.
MIR. EYarts obtained the floor, but gave
way for motion for an exeotiye session,
(which was carried.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
FLORIDA LAND PATENTS.
Mr.. Call Introduces q Bill for CanoeIla-
ti0n in Certain Gases.

tion in Certain Gases.
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE following
bills were introduced in the Senate to.
day:
By Mr.. Call-Authorizing the Attorney
General to bring suit for the cae ecellation
Of land patents where patents are be-
lieved to have been fraudulently obtained; (;
also, to authorize the Attorney General to
institute suits in the Circuit Court
Of Florida to determine the
rights of all claimants TO lands In Florida
granted the United States by Spain. The
bill further provides that should lands be
held TO belong 10 the United States the
title of bona fide settlers on the land shall
be confirmed to an extent not exceeding
100 acres. 1t also directs the court TO ex-
anime and cancel fraudulent land patents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
AGAINST THE PIGTAELs.
100000 Signatures TO be Obtained Pc.
titioning Absolute Exclusion.

100000 Signatures To be Obtained Pc
titioBing Absolute Exclusion.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. district AS
sembly No. So of the Knights Of Labor, OF
this city, are circulating petition ad-
dressed to the United States Senate
and House Of Representatives, which
in behalf Of the state or Califor-
MIA requests Congress to forever
prohibit further immigration OF
Chinese TO this country. The petition
has already been sighed by GOV. Stone
man, and ex-governOrs of the State, the
State officers, the mayors Of the princi-
pal cities, the CHIEF justice of the su-
preme court, the superior court Judges
and municipal and federal officers gener-
ally. The Knights Of Labor expect TO OBJ
tain 250,000 signatures on the Pacific
poagf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Feb. Id. J..
Waters, Postmaster at Quincy, small
settlement IN Newton county, has been
driven away by his neighbors on account
Of his manner Of treating persons having
business vt that Office. AT last accounts
Waters and bio wife were at Jasper, the
county seat, and his son-in-law aud few
friends were Ia bis house, which was be-
sieged, shots being occasionally ex-
changed hatMeon The partIea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
KILLED BY A THIEF.
A Well Liked Young Man Disgrsced and
Blood Stained.


Blood Stained.
AURORA, I'LL, Feb. 1.-Clifford Stevens,
a well known and respected citizen, en-
tered his store last evening to arrange
the fire for the night. On entering be
was surprised to find ayoung man named
Charles Fl. Ross behind tbs counter fill
ing bags with nuts and confectioneries.
The thief had obtained AN entrance
through rear door. The groceryman
captured him and marche1 him towards
the Jail RtLaSsIie aud Tex> sreets. Ross
suddenly turned on Stephens and shot
MIN. Charles ShiDley then secured Ross
and placed him in jail. Stevens died this
morning. Ross is is years old. and Is a
son of II. ". Ross, formerly city editor Of
the Beacon, and always stood well in the
community. He was removed to the
county jail this morning, the authorities
fearing trouble if kept here. Stevens
leaves wife and several small children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
BURNED IN BED.

- Cigar or a Match Causes the Death of
a Russian Painter.
CHARLOTTE, n. c., Feb. 1.-sunday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock fire was discov-
cred in q room in the Charlotte hotel.
The fire alarm was sounded and an in
vestigation showed that a bed on which
Alexander Heinowsky, a painter, slept
was on fire. He was badly burned and
died this morning from the effects. The
fire is supposed to have originated from a
cigar or matches in his pocket. Three
other men in the room were nearly suf-
fooated by smoke. HeinOwsky was a
Russian and been living here about a year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Thc Deht stntemenf.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The debt state
ment Issued to-day shows a
decrease OF The nublic debt
during January 10 be- Ss,672553 81; the
cash in the Treasury S49S,9s6. .s32 i3; the
gold certificates outstanding $1l5. 1851; /;
the silver certificates outstanding SS9,-
76l, 500; the certificates OF deposit out
standing S14500.0O0; legal tenders out.
standing $346, 73S, ,606; fractional currency
(not including the amount estimated as
lost or destroyed S6 $40. 1853 II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb. 1.-At Chester,
5. c., Sunday night while Sheriff Hood
was in jail in the discharge Of his duties,
he was attacked by three c0lored prison
ers, who succeeded IN getting the keys of
the jail and his pistol away from the
Sheriff. A scuftie ensued, in which the
pistol dropped TO the floor. The Sheriff
regained possession OF the weapon and
shot one prisoner dead, after which the
other two surrendered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. Judge Alexan-
der W. Terrell, Of this city. ex-state
senator and prominently identified as an
advocate and promoter of several impor-
tant measures, formally announces his
candidacy for United States senator 20
succeed Mr.. Maxey. MIR. Terrell proposes
10 canvass tue state this fall. He is a
brilliant orator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
PrnYer fnr IInNnrfl.

WARRINGTON, Feb. LIN the House
to-day, 10 bis opening prayer, the Chap-
lain said: 1--WE commend to Thy infinite
pity and tenderness Thy servant, the Sec
retary Of State, who sits with his children
in home desolate. because twice within
a fortnight death hath entered 10. At
this time, when earthly, state, and human
sympathy avail so little, may the spirit Of
tue living God come to cheer and comfort
thaua
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Burns Provo Fatal.

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Feb. Mrs. Har-
riett Brewer. at Caldwell station. died
to-day from burns received from the ex-
plosion OF a kerosene lamp. She was
reading a newspaper last night when the
lamp exploded. Her son ard another
gentleman were sitting at the table, and
were fearfully burned while trying to
extinguish the burning clothing Of the
gunarar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
A CoupIe of Military Matters.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 1.-The chair laid
before the Senate to-day a letter from the
Secretary Of War transmitting a report on
the militia forces OF the United States,
and also letter from the same secretary
transmitting communication from the
President of the Board Of Commissioners
Of the Soldiers Home recommending that
authority be given by Congress for the
disposition by the commissioners OF the
effects of deceased inmates OF the heme.
Both were approprlatelY referred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
pnlitios M the French ANN

PARIS. Feb. IAN exciting debate
arose In the Chamber Of Deputies today
on the MEASURE OF Gen. B0ulanger, Min-
later OF War, to repress political agitation
in the army. Gen. Boulanger contended
that measures were necessary to prevent
anti.Republican lntrigues. The members
Of the Right accused him OF creating
party dissensions In the army. Ulu-
matey a motion expressing approval OF
Gen. BOulauger's course was adopted by
a vote OF 377 10 t74.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
DUsTIN's APPOINTMENT.
The Senate Does "A Little More Talking
About the Matter.

About the Matter.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The answer OF
Attorney General Garland to the resolu-
tion of the Senate calling for the papers
in the Dustin case was laid before the
executive session body. Mr.. Edmunds
moved that it be referred to the Judiciary
Committee, from which the resolution
originated, and that the committee be au-
thorized to report on the subject in open
session.
MIR. Butler objected to present con-
sideration. Some debate ensued as to
whether an objection 10 proposition OF
this kind would carry the matter over for
a day under the rules, but the chair
ruled that a single objection carried it
over, and this ended the discussion for
the day. During the progress Of the de-
bate Mr.. Hoar suggested that the subject
belonged to the jurisdiction of the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, but in
this he was not sustained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Local Option in Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. The House of
Delegates to-day ordered the engross-
ment Of a bill providing for local option.
1t authorizes Judges Of County Courts.
upon the petition Of oue-nfth OF the popu-
lar vote cast at the previous election. to
order a special election to determine
whether liquor shall be sold within said
county. All cities, as we'll as all dishller-
les, are exempted from the operations OF
49, "a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

WASHINGTON, Feb. The Supreme
Court OF the United States to-day, In the
cases OF william J.. Roval Va. the State Of
Virginia, Robert =. Parry W. 4. g. ED.
munds, Treasurer OF FauQuier county,
Va. r. B. Chafin vs.. William Taylor, and
William II. sands VS.. II. q. Edmunds,
{ the Virginia coupon cases ), reversed tho
decision Of the Court OF Appeals Of Vir-
Qinia and decided that a tender Of coupons
IN payment OF taxes is LEGAL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
A BRACE OF FoRGERs.
Two Prominent Indianians Caught In q
Bold Game.

Bold Game.
WARSAW, IND, Feb. Nv. W. Mikes,
OF Bourbon, Ind, and V. j. Card, OF this
place, have been arrested on a charge Of
forging several thousand dollars worth OF
notes against prominent farmers of this
county, which had been left in the hands
of an attorney for collection. Mikes
furnished bail, but Gard ie in jail. 1t was
discovered in the county Offices that the
signatures Of thirty-slX prominent tax
payers had been clipped from the asses
sor's list and stolen. IL was supposed
this was done by the forgers TO obtain
signatures. Card belongs to one Of tue
best families IN this county, and his ar
rest caused a sensation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
THE MuTINEERs SURRENDER.
nrnwnecI nt NIohiIe.

MOBILE, Feb l.--James Hunter, aged
3s, a prominent timber and lumber mill
man and shipper, was drowned here last
night. While returning from visit to a
ship lying in the river, ne fell from the
row boat. de was quickly tished out but
could not be resuscitated. He was q ma
tive of Scotland, whittier his body will be
sent for burfal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
ACTORS Fined for sunday Work,

CINCINNATI, ~, Feb. 1.--Thirty.three
members OF companies which performed
last night at Heuck's two theatres ap-
peared before Justice Sanderson to day,
pleaded guilty and were hned 5 and costs
each. As they were not arrested at the
instance or the Law and Order League It
Is hinted that the whole matter was ar
ranged beforehand TO prevent the assess
ment Of heavier punishment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Hnrses KilIed fnr Hydronhollia.

OMAHA, EEB., Feb. i.-At Kearney yes
terday Or. Ramaeoitta, acting for the
State Veterinarian, shot six horses out OF
consignment OF 20 from Chicago. 10
was claimed the horses we're afflicted with
hydrophobia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Spectators In the Senate.

WAsHINGToS, Feb. 1.-The Senate gall
leries were crowded all day. The audi
ence at first apparently anticipated warm
talk from Gen. Logan ON the Dakota bill.
When that measure went over, however.
the debate on the electoral count had al
ready become sufficiently warm 10 inter-
est the galleries. AT 5:45 O'Clock the
doors were reopened and the Senate ad-
iOurned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
A New County Treasnrer

HARRIsoNBURG. Va, Feb. I.--Peter w Z.
Reherd this evening gave bond in penalty
OF S200,00O, and Was appointed county
treasurer, vice 5. X. Sterling resigned.
The books will now be examined and the
true condition Of Mr.. steriing's affairs as
certained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

BERLIN, Feb. lin spite OF the denial
OF the North German Gazette the advanced
Liberal press persists IN asserting that
the government will grant an organic re-
vision OF the May laws in order TO obtain
the ultramontane coutres support OF the
spirit monopoly measure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Mails on the Seas.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lin the House
to-day Mr.. Bount introduced a bill 20
compel any Ye<sel Of the United States
before clearance to receive such mails as
United States officers may oder, and 10
properly carry the same under penalty Of
not icing entitled TO the privileges grant
ed to American vessels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Relief for Book Agenrs.

WAsHINGToN, Fob. IA bill was in.
troduced IN the Senate to-day by Mr.. Jack
son for the relief OF the book agents Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church south. IL
material, etc. used, injured, or destroyed
by the United states army ia Nashville.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

WASHINGTON. Feb. LIN the Senate
to-day, MI. Allison offered a resolution
which was agreed to. directing the Sscre-
tary Of the senate 70 pay tho funeral ex-
ueuses Of the late Vice President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Trnncc ana Lhe NIoneY OnesfIon.

PARIS, Feb. 1.-The government has
appointed a permanent commission to
examine into questions IN relation To the
monetary standard at home and abroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
The Dakota BIN,

WASHINGTON, Feb. LIN the course OF
to-day's proceedings In the Senate, an un-
derstanding was arrived at that the Da-
kota bill, on which Gen. Logan has the
floor. should be taken up Immediately al.
ter disposal Of the electoral count bill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Suicide With a Razor.

DAYTON, o., Feb. John Ralston,
foreman OF the journal job Office for 20
years, committed suicide this morning by
cutting bis throat with razor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
poIlah papers 20 be- Seized. /.

BERLIN, Feb. The German govern.
ment has ordered the seizure Of a number
OF Polish papers for commenting on the
recent debate In the Lnndtsf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
France Not CoercinR Greece.

PARIS, Feb. lie Temps states that
France has not thus far Joined the other
powers in c0ereing Greece.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02

VIENNA, Feb. 1.-The government in
trodnced an anti-sociahst bill In the lower
house Of the Reichsrath to-day.