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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
FIGHTING THE KNIGHTS.
Philadelphia Manufacturers of Edge
Tools Declare War.


PHILADELPHIA, PA, March S.-Yerkes
n Plumb, manufacturers of edge tools in
Frankford, this morning locked out all
their employees as an initial step in con-
test with the Knights of Labor. The firm
made objection to their men joining the
knights of Labor and on Saturday posted
notice requiring all their men to re-
nounce the knights. This morn
ing the employees held meeting at
which 10 was decided to ask
the firm to take the discharged men back.
A committee was appointed who waited
on MIR. Yerkes at the office OF the firm.
Mr.. 1erkes at first told the men that all
hands could go to work tomorrow at
O'Clock. but after they had gone he and
his partner, MIR. Plumb, held consulta-
ton at which it was decided TO shut down
the works for an indefinite period. The
firm say they will sell the works before
they will submit TO the interference OF
the wOrkIngmen's organization. The
men held meeting this afternoon but
no action was taken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
MOVEMENT OF COTTON.
A Tabulsted Statement Covering the
Past SIX Months.

Tabulsted Statement Covering the
Past Six Months.
NEW ORLEANS, March S.-The cotton
movement Of the United States, as made
up by the National Cotton Exchange for
the six months ending with February, is
as follows: Port receipts, ,530, ,696 bales /;
overland shipments, S15.727 of which to
mills 500 062, TO ports 175.360, and to Can
ada II .S67; in transit overland. %, 43S; ;
total takings Of Northern spinners, 1.3lS.-
S53; at sea between ports. %, 5j2;
exports to Great Britain 1881 TO
France 3l0,7 ,71S. to the Continent 1,0tS, 1853,
exports total 1857, ,246; stock at ports at
the close of February 1,029, ,595; spinners
taking for February 1Sl,261; overland
shipments for February 67.964. The total
supply in sight at ports and points Of
crossing overland, and stocks reported at
interior towns to close of February was
5,6O0,277 bales, against 5.095, ,233 last year,
and 5.65l,267 ia the big crop year Of 1SS2-83.
rhe nome spinhers takings for the year
'S6 are the largest on record.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

UTICA, N. Y. March s.-Mary Bleecker,
reliot OF Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour,
died at the residence of Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling at $3.50 O'Clock to-day. The late
Governor removed Mrs. Seymour from his
country home 10 Mrs. Conklng's on ac-
count Of her illness, and while attending
her he was attacked with his fatal illness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

CHARLESTON, w. VA, March S.-The
men OF the mines Of the Pioneer aud
George Dana companies agreed to-day tc
resume work at cents per busnel and
will enter the mines tomorrow. IL is
also believed that the Campbell creek
mine will start tomorrow on the same
basis. rne Raymond City mine. which
has been Idle eight months, Will also re.
sumo tomorrow at the Scent rate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
Virqinin Connon Cnees.

WAsHINGToN, March s.-The Supreme
Court Of the United states to-day denied
the motion OF N. N. Royal 10 give pre-
ference over all other cases 10 suits
coming from the State or Federal courts
of Virginia involving the question OF the
constitutionallty Of coupon laws.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
GLADSTONE Las a OOID.
His Ministry Received ia His bed Room
Nothing Serious Feared gfrHr 4n

HIS MInistFy RECEIVED 80 HIH BED BoOm
Nothing Serious Feared t'
LONDON, March s.-rhnnouncement IA
made that Mr.. Gladstone Is suffering
from severe cold coupled with state
ments that his physicians don't look upon
his ailment as serious and that mis- throat
Is not affected. II has been ascertained,
however. that Premier Gladstone Is con-
fined 10 his ro0mfand that be has spent I'll.
his time since Saturday in bed. The min
isters who hate been required by the exi.
gencies OF state business 70 call upon the
Premier have been received by him IN bis
bed room. he Rttends 10 his necessary
correspondence by debating from his
nauah H.HEH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
no BE RnIMBuRsnD ron $40.
Men Ilaid on.

PILOT KNOB, Mo, March Sowing 70
the refusal OF the Iron Mountain railroad
To receive freight, the ore and steel cOm-
panies here have shut down, throwing 400
men out OF work. At the GraniteyIlla
stone quarries, five miles from Pilot Knob,
300 men we're laid off for the same reason.
All the men employed At CarOndelet, on
the South st. Louis railroad, have quit
.rLnnL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
Pubic WORKS Advocated.

NEW YORK, March 6.-The executive
committee Of the State assembly Of the
knights OF Labor Saturday adopted a
memorial to the Senate and House OF Rep
resentatiyes at Washington asking that
liberal appropriations OF the surplus rev.
enuss be made for the construction Of
public works. The Hennepin canal pro-
ject was indOrsed as an undertaking Of
national Importance. The memorial has
been adopted by sixteen assemblies in
this State and eleven in other states.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
The RoumeIian Agreement.

CoNsrANTTNOPLE, March s.-All the
powers have given their assent 70 tne
ROumelian agreement as modified by
Russia. The original agreement stands,
except that the clause relating 70 tnQ
military alliance between Iufkey ana
Bulgaria has been eliminated, ana tnat
the title "Prince Of Bulgaria mas Deen
inserted in place OF "Plice Alexander.
An agreement Is being drafted and VIII
soon be submitted 70 the conferences ior
ratihoaffon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
1O.OOO Miners Involved.

PITTsBURG, March S.--An extensive
strike Of coal miners Of Federation No. 3,
Uprising the soft coal districts OF the
East, was inaugurated to-day for a uni
form scale Of wages which was adopted
az the convention at Cumberland Feb. 10,
Involving a'Reneral advance Of 10 cents
per tor. In the district there are 10000
miners. At IL O'clock this morning dis
patches received from the Maryland re-
gions reported that all the miners, num-
berlng mearly 1000 men. Mnrn ont.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
Along the Missouri Pacific.

sEDALIA, Mo-, March S.-The Central
Committee OF the Knights Of Labor viii
order that after today all the members OF
that organization employed upon pas
senger trains on the Missouri Pacific rail-
way shall cease work, but that mail cars
must not be interfered with. Notice was
posted &C the Missouri Pacific railway
depot this morning announcing the sus-
pension OF all brakemen and conductors
on the Sc. Louis and Kansas aud Law
renee and Kansas branches Of that road
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
A RIow at the civil Service Law.

WASHINGTON, March SIN the Senate
to-day Mr.. Vance offered a resolution di-
recting the Committee on Civil Service
reform to report forthwith the hill before
them providing for the repeal OF the civil
service law. The resolution, at Mr..
Vance's request, was for the present laid
on the table. He said he would soon take
opportunity 10 address the Senate on the
subject matter OF the resolution
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
The GnnId sYstem strike.

ST. LOUIS, March s.-The strike or part
OF the Knights OF Labor on tue Gould
Southwestern system Of railways Satur-
day was followed yesterday at various
points along the lines by general sus-
pension OF work by all the Knights en-
ployed In any position by the railroads,
until the number reached between 5000
and 10000, and included shOpmen, switch
men, trainmen, brakenien and firemen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
Wages Voluntarily Advanced.

Hartford, CONN, March s.-Tha New
York aud New Haven Railroad Company
has, without solicitation, decided 10 raise
the pay Of labnrers on an divisions OF their
road ifom 81 50 TO 81 30 per day, begin
ming April /.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

ATCHIsoN, KAN, March s.-Ths Mis-.
souri, Pacific sh0pmen employed here, 250
IN numDer, went out to-day on orders
from sedala. All the central branch
freight trains were stopped. A through
train Of live stock was permitted 10 come
through,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
~ IIndd s,rnrn In

WASHINGTON, March s.-The Speaker
laid before the House to-day the oreden-
tiais OF Thomas X. Hudd. member elect
from the Fifth district OF Wisconsin 70 NIL
the vacancy caused by the death Of Joseph
Rankin, and Mr.. Hudd appeared and took
the oath Of office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
swItchmen strlkc.

ST. LOUIS. March 8.--The switohmen "a
the Bridge and Tunnel Company went Out
az O'Clock tonight. This will greatly
disturb tralic between the union depot
OF this city and the relay depot In East
st. Louis across the bridge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
streneth of the Knights.

NEW YORK, March S.--A Knights ot
Labor delegate told The timers and cor-
nice makers yesterday that the Knights Of
Labor numbered 10000 TO $4,000 IN Chi
cagO, and 800, 900 in the United states aud
Canada. The timers aud eornice makers
decided TO become Knights Of Labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
End OF the san Antonio Strike.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, March S.-The
local differences between the knights oe
Labor aud their employers on the SOuth-
ern Pacific railway have been settled,
and the strike here is at an end.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

CoNNELLsvILLE, PA, March San
explosion to-day In the Uniondale nine
was caused by fire damp. Two miners
were killed outright and twelve we're
injured, four or i've OF whom will die.
Nine men esoaped unfniured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

WASHINGTON, GA, March S.--To-day
at the residence OF the BRIDES brother,
Robert Toombs Dubose, DR.. George p.
Dubose and Miss Louise 7. Dubose we're
married. Bishop Beckwith officiating.
The bridal couple left on the noon train
for the home Of the groom at Washington,
d. O.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
sEYEN MEN KILLED.

DiSAStrOus Sequences of an Explosion
on a Tug. HaA h
LONDON, March s.--The boiler o. the
tug Rineman exploded in Cardiff Harborl
this morning., The vessel and crew, con-
sisting Of six persons, were blown 70 at
oms. The cylinder Of the engine struck
passing Italian ship quarter Of a mile
distant and killed the pilot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

RANGooN, March s. - The town Of
fewethen. garris0ned by 800 British
troops, is besieged by 1900 rebels. Gen.
PrenderRast has started 10 relieve the
garrison, A battle Is expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

NEW York March s-.rhero has been
no chnnRe today 10 the status of The
steam HeatIn1 NnHHsHf strike. The
company says q VIII sell |ts ent|fa Duai-
ness Io Tho strikers 3 Trey VIII neF G ash.
IIl ecIftn nI1 nfIH sd t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
NO COLOR DIscRIMINA ALTON.


Colored men OF equal skill have been given
equal opportunities for employ ment, and not
70 the ON modore's knowledge was any such
right accorded by previous administrations
Ihlrteen out Of the thirty caulkers were freed
men, and when the force was reduced
no discrimination on account of
color was made. Commodore Trux-
ION embodles in the report letter from
congress man Brady. in which the latter
names 10 e&- Union soldiers aud sailors whom
ne knew personally and who had been dis
charged from the yard, Commodore Truxton
answers IN each Individual case. Three of
the men named are still employed in the yard.
GOOD CAUSE IN EACH CASE.
The remaining y were discharged for in
eihciency, Objectionable habits. lack of em-
poyment, lack of funds; one because he failed
on the civil service examination for the posi-
tlon OF foreman; one for causes sufficient 10
himself as commandant, and three because Of
onenslFe partisanship, and asst was his deter
mlnaton TO rid the yard of politics, it was
necessary to remove these three men,
Two OF the appOntees to take two OF the
above places wore in the Confederate service
but mad superior mechanical skill. OF two
others one was 3 son of United States
naval obcer and one was an ex-United Stat es
naval officer. The others were too young at
the time of the late war to have taken any
part in the strife. In conclusion / respect
fully say that l have always. to the best of
my Judgment. prevented politics from being
a controlling element in this yard during my
administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

DALLAS, TEX, March S.-The receivers
OF the Texas and Pacific railroad have i1
contemplation the arrest Of the leading
knights OF Labor and strikers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

CoNsTANTrNoPLE, March s.--A desper-
ate attack made BY Arnauts today on the
men building a Turkish railway near
Veranpa. several engineers and 30 work
men were killed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

RosroS March s.--The Board OF Police
to.,lav announced the lees for liquor ~
c.neoa Tor the coming year. ln several
ciasses prices have been raised irom 4lV
g.. rl01
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

rorpON. March 6.-Hae0Im Wood.
now chief constable of Hn1ehesters wt1
auoot1d So Edmund Henderson as chief
|ofcn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

taken part in the late war; 67 men were
Union soldiers and sailors, Of whom 40 we're
appointed by Commodore Truxton, and So
were cOlOred men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

l searched he records in this Office in vain
for the author y for the removal II the orig
inal plate and the subs tuition of the other,
ana could not find that the change was made
By sny authority whatever. / therefore had
I remOVad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09

This manner Of sscertaining the qualhca-
fons OF applicants has had a twofod effect.
Il has increa cd the efficiency OF the men, aud
while bad Workmanship was the reputation
Of this yard by means Of the above examina-
tion good work manship Is now ITS reputation
among naval officers.
Commodore Truxton then goes on TO
lay:
Out Of $50 men employed in tho yard at the
tne OF The adoption Of the resolution and the
be OF che report, a5s had been appointed by
tcvioug administrations, and that the ma
rity OF the new force was too young to have
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-09
WHO ERECTED IT.

Since the removal of the plate referred to,
sir. Lyons has applied for it, stating that as
he had erected 1t on his own responsibility.
and bought aud paid for 1t at his own expense,
therefore it was his private property.
3. Mr.. Lyons was not Superintendent Of
Machinery at the time OF the removal Of the
plate, he having been removed by me, for rea-
sons hereinafter stated, on the 25th day of
April, 1885. The pla was removed some time
after, in May, hence he was not removed by
me for protesting against the removal OF the
plate referred to- He was removed by me on
account Of his bitter partisanship.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-22

sHT6OH'S CURE will Immediately
rs1eye Croop, Whoopng Cough and
Broncn,tis. For sale at A. Q. smith q
CO. Drug Store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-22
SaltLake & w estern
RAILWAY.
on sn after
saturday, Dec. goth, 1850
Trains viii run as follows:

.conpects with Utah Central szAin lesvin
salt axe 81 T.4o an.
Connects with Utah Central Trsin srri1
fng az Seit Lake a. 6. 4op.m-
sop Only -P ". ". RITER,
T Supt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-03-12
A Vacancy Mt West Point.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wash
ton, ID. c., Feb. 9th, 1So6.-A.vacancy
has recently occurred at the Military
Academy at West Point. for the third
congressional district of Wisconsin
1t is my privilege, as representative of
the district to name some one for the
position. To the end that everyone in
the district may have an equal chance
TO secure this educational opportunity.
/ have arranged for competitive ex-
animation to be held in the Senate
Chamber at Madison, April Dist, 1886,
and shall recommend for the cadetship
the boy attaining the highest average.
The County School superintendent Of
the district have kindly consented to
act as the examining board. This
examination does not secure admission
to the Academy, but is simply an
equitable method of determining whom
to recommend for the position. Early
in June the nominee must present
himself for examination at the Military
Academy. The examination at the
Senate Chamber will however be made
to coform as nearly as possible to the
requirements for admission to the
Academy.
The age for admission to the Acad-
envy is between seventeen and twenty
two years. Candidates must be I'M
married, at least five feet in height,
and free from any infirmity that will
render them unfit for military service.
They must be well versed in reading,
in writing, including photography, in
arithmetic, in English grammar, in
descriptive geography especially of
our own country and in the history
Of the United States. In general they
must be possessed of a sound body
and constitution, suitable preparation,
good natural capacity, and aptitude
for study, an Obedient and orderly dis
position, and correct moral deport-
ment.
The pay Of the cadet is forty-five
dollar per month, furnished by the
government for his support. 1t is a
rare opportunity of obtaining an ed
ucation and every boy in the district
who has a vigorous constitution, an
aptitude for mathematics and thor
ough knowledge of the branches
named above, should attend the exam
inatiOn and endeayor to secure the APP
pointment. ROBERT NJ. LAFoLLETTE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-03-12
HIGHLAND.

Patrick Smith and wife took trip
to Platteville last week.
4 few weeks ago while Christopher
Volts youngest daughter was PLAYING
she accidentally fell i'll some hot water
which was placed on the floor with
which to scrub, and from the effects
of the burn died She was buried on
Wednesday, March Sd. The bereaved
family have our sympathy.
Jack Roberts was in our village sew
eral days last week.
Willard Eastman of Cobb made our
village short call last week.
VIM. Jones, of Spencer, Iowa. is
here on visit TO his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Jones.
On last Friday evening, Mr. ThOmp-
Muldoon was surprised by many of
his friends. They all enjoyed them
selves until an early hour in the morn
ing.
4 happy event took place at the
German Catholic church, on March 9th.
being the marriage OF Peter Steppler.
of Gold Hill, Colorado, to Mrs Mary
Nondorf, of this place. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. j. Jarvistow-
sky. The happy couple have our CON
gratulatiOns.
Died, on the 18th inst, Igncz Wink
crs, ST. Mr. WinkerS was an old and
respected citizen and will be incurred
by all who knew him.
John Kubado is the happiest man in
town because young boy arrived at
his place last week and intends to stay.
Thomas Dolphin, Of Linden. was in
town last week
Joseph Stephenson, vino has been
living at Linden for some time moved
his family here last week. We are
glad to welcome him back as he is Il
gentleman and a good citizen
We welcome back to this place
Lewis BAIL and family, formerly of
Peoria, Ill. Mir. b. is a good music
teacher and an agreeable gentleman.
John Aide of Mineral Point, has
started harness shop i'll this place
has had several harness shops
III the past, but none We're permanent
We hope that this will be, as it is in
~
is a good citizen and gentleman, SO
the change is Highlands gain and
Mineral Points loss.
The masquerade ball given BY the
cornet band, on the Sth was
a grand success. All who attended re-
port an excellent supper, good music,
and a jolly good time.
st. Patrick's Day will be celebrated
at this place with an interesting pro-
gramme of patriotic speeches suitable
for the occasion. Speeches will be de-
livered by Prof. J.. :. Kelley, of Fox
Lake, j. W. Murphy, of Platteville,
and =. II. Fay. of Boscobel. 1t is to
be hoped that a large audience will
greet them. Good music will be fur
nishPd for the occasion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-03-12
y No STATE TAX.

Every now and then many repub-
lean newspapers throughout the state
have 4 good deal to say about ;he fact
that scarcely any state tax was
levied in 1885. The credit for this
favorable condition of affairs they
ascrihc t. the republican party and it's
successive administration of the state
government for wears past; and by
dilatiug thereon they seek to convince
the people of the state that il is we'll to
perpetuate republican rule in WiScon-
sin. As il is notorious. that wear bv
Year the expenses of the state
government have become greater and
greater, and each succeeding republi-
can legislature more and more extrav-
agant. il is rather hard for the aveaagc
citizen 60 understand how the rcpub-
lean party has brought about reduc-
tion vt state taxation. Neither can
ynch an absurd claim be substantiated.
And, whether they know ii or not.
every newspaper calling attention to
the absence of state tax from the
general levy is advancing one of the
strongest arguments for change of
administration in state affairs Be
cause the present favorable condition
of state finances is the direct result
of such change which once uron a
time took place in Badgerdom. 1t
needs NO great penetration To account
for this condition, which comes from
the steadily increasing revenue derived
from license taxes on railroads and
other corporations. And it was the
reform legislature elected with Gov
ernor Taylor which increased the rate
of taxes to be paid by railroad COM
panies from three to four per cent. on
gross earnings. This rate was some
what lesSened by the republican legis-
lature of 1876; but from the enactment
of chapter 3l5 by the reform legisla-
ture Of 1874 dates the revolution in
the system of railroad taxation which
has brought relief to over-buriened
taxpayers In Wisconsin. Hereafter
when our republican brethren of the
press call attention to the absence of a
state tax from the general levy they
will please give the reason therefor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-03-12
County News.
CORR.

Henry Cunningham shipped car
load of hogs to the Chicago market,
on Monday,
Anton Imhoff is ar the present
writing in d very critical condition;
his recovery being almost despaired ef
Let all attend the auction sale of
William Richards, living one mile
south of this village, next Monday.
Mr.. Richards will offer some choice
stock for sale. as he has always been
a careful breeder He is making this
sale preparatory TO locating near Britt.
Iowa.
|. c. Comfort took trip to Galena,
H.. last THURSDAY. returning on Fri
day.
Geo. Billings announces himself as
a candidate for the Office of treasurer
of the town OF Eden. He viii make
a good officer if elected.
Bonnie Holman has resigned his
position as foreman in the harness
shop of \. l.. Meigs; cause, i'll health.
ID. ). Lemen returned from Chicago
last week TO sojourn for a season. under
the parental roof.
DR.. Pearce, of Dodgeville, was in
our village on Monday, having been
called to attend Mrs. Mathews, who is
quite i'll.
F. H. Rapson is spending a few
days in Illinois visiting relatives and
friends.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the entertainment to be given
by the school at the close of the winter
term. There will be two evenings en-
tertainment, on one of which will be
presented the drama entitled The
School Ma'am." Let all attend. A
good time is assured.