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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
FLohIDA,S METROPOLIS.
Circus Employees Fatally Iniure thu
Driver of q Milk Wagon.

Circus Employees Fatally Iniure the
Driver Of Milk Wagon.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. l3.-This
afternoon Robert Smith, a young white
man, driver OF a milk wagon, was brutal
ly assaulted by a number of alleged at
taches of Blacks ten-oent circus. He was
struck on the head with a heavy circus
stake and his skull crushed. tits thought
that he is fatally injured. Seven circus
employees were arrested and lodged In Jail
tonight charged with the offense.
Leon, the famous tight rope walker,
who caused sensation at Tallulah Falls,
Ga, last summer, is now here and an
nounces his intention to erect derricks,
draw rope across the st. Johns river
and walk It,. The affair is regarded as q
big sensation for Jacksonville.
In the United States District Court to-
day District Attorney Il. NJ. Cheney no.
titled the court that his commission had
expired, leaving the court without an at
torney. Judge Settle telegrapbed pre-
siding Justice Woods, now In California,
asking the reappointment OF Mr.. Cheney
until his successor is appointed by the
President,
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bonded indebtedness of the Uuited States
uohdS, snail he distinctly stamped and prop
erly lndorSet In such manner as the Secre-
tary OIL the Treasury NAV prescribe, SO as to
SHOW the reuuced rate of interest thereafter
10 oe pald thereon; and the coupons. If ANY,
small be cut Off and c .nceied, and for the
COUPONS so Cancelled shall be substituted new
coupons bearing the reduced rate of interest:
and the bonds so stamped shall be receivable
nY lhe comp rolerof Currency as security for
inc issue OF circulating notes of any national
oanklhg association to tie full extent OF the
par value or said bonds, instead of 80 per
cent. as now required Gv law,
sec. ). That 1t shall be lawful for the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury to deposit from time to
Iiine with any national banking assoc alton
any portion OF the money in the Treasury, not
otherWise appropriated. upon security of an
equa' amount of tNe bonded or other in
GeoteQness OF the United states, provided
thaC tho whole amount of the special deposiIs S
mus MADE snal! not at any time exceed $780,
OOOOU0 and ali suGh deposits shall be subject
10 call, upon such notice as the Secretary of
lhe IFeasury may see fit to prescribe.
BY Mr. Cox, OF North Carolina-Fixing
the salary OF the Civil Service Commits
slouers at $4,000.
by Mr.. Springer, of Illinois-For the
ADMISSION to the Union Of Dakota, Mon
tana, ashingIon and New Mexico.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MEASURES.
The floor was then awarded to the
District OF Columbia Committee. The first
OIL called up for consideration was one
providing for the appointment by the
commissioners of the District OF twenty
TOUR persons to constitute a Board of
Education of the District of Columbia.
The measure met with great deal of op-
position and the whole afternoon was
consumed in its consideration, filibuster-
ing tactics being resorted to to prevent a
vote. These tactics were successful and
no final action was taken.
The Speaker laid before the House a
supplemental report from the Secretary
OF the Treasury relative to the collection
OF custom duties. 1t was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Houee then adinurned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
HISCOCK'S TARIFF BILL.
THE REPUBLICANS TO FIGHT
FIRE WITH FIRE.

Abolition OF the Tobacco Tax and q
heavy Reduction In the Duty on Sugar
Their Aim - The Railroad SYM
psthizers to Fight the Interstate
Commerce Bin from the Jump-Savan-
nah's Public Building.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Republi-
can leaders OF the House met tonight at
Frank Hiscock's rooms and determined
to prepare a tariff bill and antagonize
Mr.. MOrrison's with it when the subject
is taken up. There seemed to be gen.
eral expectation that the motion to con-
slider the question would be carried by a
considerable majority, and that it would
have the votes of some Randall Demo-
Gratis and of some Republicans. The
backbone of the Republican bill will be
the abolition of the tobacco tax, with a
deep cut in the sugar duties. Frank
Hiscock will draft the bill, having the
assistance Of the other leaders. 1t is
generally considered certain that the
House will pass some tariff bill.
THE RAILROAD CHAMPIONS.
The railroad men in the two houses
have determined to fight the Cullom-
Reagan Interstate commerce bill from
the start. They will move to recommit
the bill as soou as 1t is brought up, with
instructions to strike out the anti-poOling
features. Both Mr.. Cullom and MIR. Rea.
gan say that this motion will be defeated
and that the bill will be passed substan-
TALLY as agreed upon by the conference
committee before Christmas.
NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN.
Representative w. Il. Cox, of North
Carolina, who was defeated for q reDomi-
nation because he supported the admins
tratlon's OWL service reform policy, is to
have his choice OF two offices, either the
mission to Turkey or place on the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia,
shortly to become vacant by the retire
ment OF a member Of that court. He will
probably choose the latter.
sAvANNAH's PUBLIC BUILDING.
Mr.. Norwood introduced the bill au-
thOriZng the condemnation of the Savan-
nah site to-day. He will urge it's imme-
diate consideration upon the committee.
Until the site is acquired it will be diff
cult to get further appropriations for the
Savannah building.
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WAR ON NO RENT.
Judge Boyd Declares his Intention
to Put On the Thumb Screws.

10 EuJ On the lnumD screws.
DUBLIN, Dec. 13.--Judge Boyd, Re-
celver of the Land Court or Dublin, has
announced that he will treat the Irish
Land League "plan of campaign" with
contempt. "rhis court" the Judge de-
clares, "will know how to deal with
tenants who pay their rents 20 a trustee
instead of to landlords or legal agents,
and it will also know how to deal with
trustees who take money"
The case Of the government against
j "hn Dillon for agitatlng the 'plan of the
campaign" was called up for hearing
again today. The counsel for the defense
announced that he had Withdrawn, Mr..
Dillon having assumed the task of con-
ductIng his own defense. The case was
then adjourned till tomorrow.
SIR BARRINGToN's CONCESSION.
Sir Croker harrington, after refusing to
reduce the rents of the tenants on his
Munroe estate, has granted an abatement
of 20 per cent. from the unjudiclal rents
and OF 10 per cent. from judicial rents,
which the tenants have accepted.
Mr.. Sexton, speaking at Dublin to-day,
advised his bearers TO abstain from vio-
lence If their demands for attachments
from rents were refused. He declared
that the tenants were simply unable to
pay the rents eXacted by the landlords
In concluding his speech Mr.. Sexton said (:
"Separation or otherwise, Ireland must
have libertV,o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
Frances Provisional Estimates.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The Cabinet at a coun-
ell to-day decided TO ask the consent Of
the Chamber Of Deputies TO the provis-
ional estimates for only two OF the do
partments OF the government. The adop.
ton Of these estimates is considered cer-
tain, as three OF the groups OF the Lett
have agreed TO vote In favor OF them. In
the loobies OF the Chambe OF Deputies the
dissolution OF the Chamber In the spring
ia being actively discussed.
NJ. Floureps, Vice. President OF the
Council OF State, has consented 10 accept
the office OF Minister Of Foreign Affairs in
NJ. Goblet's cabinet. M. Flourens was
formerly Director OF the Department OF
Public Worship. He is stickler for
adherence 10 the letter Of the Concordat
and for the maintenance Of nm embassy
at the Vatican. The appointment indi-
Gates the difficulty which the govern
ment experienced In filling the position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
DOWN WITH THE COAL KINGS.
Knights of Labor Fighting n Three
Headed Monopoly.

Knights of Labor Fighting n Three
Headed Monopoly.
CHICAGO, Dec. -~rhe Knights OF Labor
State Executive s!osrd In session here
spent considerable tune today consider.
Ing the outcome OF measures, which, u
auccessful, Will thwart the rapacity OF
the coal monOpolies In Chicago, aud per-
baps other neighb0rlng cities. The agents
OF the order have circulated a paper
among commercial and manufacturing
men here by which the signers agree To
buy coal Of the Knights provided the latter
furnish it at rates 81 to 81 30 under those
made by the coal ring. This document
has been signed by about 800 Of the leading
consumers OF the city. The knights are
relying upon the cooperative shafts at
Connelburg, Ind. and In st. Clair county,
ILL.,, purchased hy the General Executive
Board OF the knights last year. The ca
pacity OF these mines is 20. 900 tons per
day. All arrangements were made TO be-
gin marketing coal here Jan. 1. Only one
difficulty was encountered, but that has
been insurmountable. IL is alleged that
the Ohio and Mississippi railroad refuses
90 carry more than one carload per day
for the Knights. and the Illinois Central
declines 10 carry any coal whatever.
Evidence is now being taken by special
committee OF the State Executive
Board concerning the conspiracy against
their mines, said to exist between the
railroads, coal operators ana banks. The
recently elected labor representatives
will, 10 IL announced, bring the evidence
before the State legislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
OUT WITH THE RASCALS.
The President Sends List ot
Nominees to the Senate.

The President Sends a List of
Nominees to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-A large num-
Der OF nominations we're sent TO the Sem
ate to-day, almost exclusively of gentle.
men who were appointed during the re-
cess OF Congress to the places to which
they are now nominated. Among those
which are new is Louis h. Church, of Da-
kota. to be Governor of Dakota. Among
the more prominent of the recess appoint
ments are Public Printer Benedict, Dab.
ney Maury, OF Virginia, to be Minister to
Colombia. To be United states District
Judges: Charles II. Simonton, of South
Carolina; for the District OF South
Carolina: William T. Newman, of Geor.
gia, for the Northern district of Georgia /;
aud Harry L. Toulmin, of Alabama. for
the Southern district Of Alabama. TO be
United States District Attorneys: Daniel
n. Lock wood, of New York, tor the North
ern district of New York; and George A.
Alien, of Pennsylvania, for the Western
district of Pennsylvania. United States
Marshals: Thomas W. Scott, of irginia,
for the Eastern district OF Vir-
ginia: Lucius VI. Lamar, of
Georgia, for the Southern dis
Yancy, of Tennessee, for the Western dis
trct of Tennessee. To be United States
Pension Agent: Joseph II. Wager, of
Tennessee, at Knoxville. Tenn. To be
Registers OF Land Offices: Frank Cole.
man, of Alabama, at Huntsville, Ala,
and Samuel G. Tucker, of Florida. at
GAINESVILLE, Fla. To be Receiver of Pub
lie Money! Zachary T. Crawford, OF
Florida, at Gainesville, Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
A STREET CAR RIOT.
twenty-five Shots Fired and One
Man Mortally Wounded.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The car.
mems strike on the Sutter street road
developed into violence this afternoon.
A number OF strikers bad just left
a car near the Central avenue ter
minus after an unsuccessful effort 10
induce new men to desert their posts,
when the hoodlums in the crowd which
rad gathered on the scene began pelting
the car and those IN charge of 1t with
stones. This led 10 a shot being fired into
the crowd by some one aboard the car.
An answering shot came from the mob
and lively fusllade ensued, during which
twenty-five shots were EXCHANGED amid
the general stampede Of the crowd. When
the space was cleared one man was found
lying on the ground with a bullet hole IN
the back OF his head. He was carried
TO the city receiving hospital
where the wound was pronounced mortal.
The wounded man has not yet been identi-
fed. A number OF arrests have been
made. but 1t Is not known who fred the
fatal shot. After the shooting occurred
all the cars on both the Sutter street and
Geary street roads were withdrawn and
no further disturbance took place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
FREE COIN 1Gt OF SILVER.
MIR. White Proposes That Every On

MIR. White Proposes That Every One
May Have Dollars Struck OF.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-A bill was in-
troduced in the House to-day by Mr..
White, OF Pennsylvania, for the free coin
age OF silver. It provides that holders OF
silver bullion may have the same coined
into standard dollars on the same terms
ss applied TO the coinage oil gold that lhe
s,lver dollar shall be a unit OF account
and a standard OF value in like manner as
now provided for the gold dollar, and
snail be lu!l legal tender. II also pro-
vidss that the Secretary Of the Treasury
instead Of coming all the silver bullion
presented shall exchange therefor silver
dollars or certificates, coming only so
mucn Of the bullion as the needs oil the
country may require.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
PeriIS of the Deem.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. t13. 1.-THE
schooner Maid and Cranmer which was
the unfortunate cause OF the loss OF the
boats crew of the steamer Knickerbocker
on Dec. Z, has arrived here in tow. She
reports that one Of her mates jumped
into the Knickerbocker's boat, carrying a
line. and was lost with the Knickerbock-
er's men. The Captain OF the schooner
knew nothing Of the loss OF the Knicker-
bncker's men and his own mate until in
formed by a tug winch picked him up of
the Eastern shore of Virginia. He sup
posed his mate was safe on board the
* KniCKprbOcker,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
CLUVERIUS' LOST WITNESS.
The Mysterious Old Man Seen in
the Parlor Found at Last.


the Parlor Found at Last.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 19.-Pending the
trial of Cluverlus a colored waiter at the
hotel testified that he saw an old man
with Lillian Madison and Cluverius In
the hotel parlors on the afternoon OF the
night she was murdered. The old man
could not be found although detectives
vigorously searched for him. Since
Cluverius was respited by the Governor
to Jan. IA next, the old man
has been seen by Capt. Charles
Epps, Of the Richmond police. Capt.
Epps refuses to give the name of the party,
but states that the old man Is a
Richmond mechanic who admits that he
met Miss Madison on the street near the
merican Hotel on the day IN question,
that she asked him to show her to the
ladies parlor of the hotel, that he did so.
and that he knew nothing more about the
case. This is all that has been given out.
1t has been ascertained from another
source that the mans name is william
Childs, and that he is carpenter en-
ploved at the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road shops. He is not under arrest. He
only knew Miss Madison from the descrip-
ton he had read in the newspapers,
which fully agreed with that Of the lady
be bad escorted to the American Hotel on
the evening OF March 13. He did not see
the dead girl. He did not appear as a
witness at the trial because he was afraid
It would have gwen him much trouble.
He is not an old man, being less than 40.
He has made no statement tn any one but
Capt. Epps and the commemorative at
tOrney, and they are entirely reticent.
This discovery will not IN the least affec.
Cluverlus' case as It has been ascertained
that Cbilds is man OF good character and
his meeting with Miss Madison was
purely accidental.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

Tue fire was discovered in the front room
on the first floor and was undoubtedly OF
incendlary origin. The torch bad been
applied in an artistic manner. The house
had been unoccupied for the last SIX
weeks, The walls were left standing by
the excellent work of the fire department
with their steamer. The house was in
sured with j. L. Evans, in the Georgia
Home Company for $4,000, and with c. II.
Williams in the German American for
5000. The loss is about Lwo-thirds OF the
total insurance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
BANK CIRCULATION.
Provisions of Mr.. McPherson's bill
on the Subject.

on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The bill intro
duced in the Senate by MIR. Mcpherson
to-day, to authorize the reduction of
United States bonds and OF the circuls-
tion of national banks, provides that all
national banks having a capital $3.50, 900
or less, shall not be required to keep on
deposit United States bonds in excess of
ene-eighth OF their capital stock as secur-
ity for their circulating notes, and that all
such banks having a capital OF $150,000,
or more, shall not be required to keep on
deposit as security for their circulating
nofes United States bonds In excess of
$2j, 600 and banks having on deposit bonds
in excess of these amounts are authorized
to reduce their circulation, provided that
the amount OF such circulating notes
shall not exceed in any case 100 per cent.
OF the par value of the bonds deposited
as provided in the bill.
MIR. Strait, Of Minnesota, introduced q
bill amending the laws SO as 10 provide
that national banks snail be required 20
keep on deposit with the Treasurer Of the
United States. United States bonds not to
exceed one-eighth their capital aAock as
security for their circulating notes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
STRANGE If TRUE.
Statistics Said to Show that Prohi-
bition Doesn't Prohibit.

DltiOn DOESN'T FrOnlDlt.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 13.-The Governor
has granted certificate Of incorporation
under the general law to the Griffin, La
Grange & Western railroad.
Collector Cavenshaw reports that since
November, 1885. there has been an increase
of seven grain dstillerles in Georgia, and
an increase IN capacity OF 140 bushels daily
large increase in the number Of liquor
dealers, mainly In the dry counties, and
an increase in the number OF Illicit dietil.
lers, due, he thinks, TO prohibition, local
option driving out licensed dealers and in
cressing the demand for contraband
spirits.
Tue Police Commission held a meeting
tonight and passed a resolution calling
on the City Council 70 legislate with n
view to enforcing the prohibition law.
The sentiment of the meeting was that
the law is not being properly enforced,
from the fact that the police have nc
authority to enter and inspect wine
rooms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
COLUMBUS COUNCIL.
Bright Prospects OF the City-A
Boy Burned to Death.

COLUMBUS, GA. Dec. 18.-Mayor
Grimes delivered his annual address at a
called meeting of the City Council to-
night. The address was extremely inter-
esting, setting forth the present prosper
Gus condition Of Columbus and the bright
future which is assured by tue building
of the Georgia Midland, Columbus and
Western extension, and other railroads
centreing here. The following officials
were elected: City Attorney, ;. b. Hatch
City Physician, J. f. Gillespie; City
Treasurer, J. n. Barnett, and other MINOR
officers.
Saturday night Alonzo REILLY, a negro
boy who lives ln Wynnton, had ct, tell
Ia the fire and was burned TO death. w.
f. Matthews, on whose place the boy
lived, was the fret to find him, being
attracted TO the scene by the odor Of the
burning flesh.
J.B. Hill, dry goods merchant, was
closed Saturday night by the Sheriff. His
liabilities are about 1000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
BRICKMAKENs BOYUOrTING.
Work on Several Important Build
fngs at Detroit stopped.

DETROIT, Dec. IA new phase OF
trouble among the building trades has
developed In this city. Some time ago the
brickmsKers' exchange was organized.
this locality being interested. 1t was de.
cided by the exchange to boycott all con-
tractors dealing with outside mauufac-
turers, and a stop TO building operations
will result. Alexander Chapoton Jr., one
OF the largest contractors In the CITY, was
the first to suffer from the boycott, ana as
a result work on the new mammoth seed
warehouse being built by him for ID. NJ.
Ferry & Co.. will cease, and several other
DELAYED.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
In arrears TO the Government.

JACKSON, MISS, Dec. la. N. Kim.
ball, ex-Revenue Collector, and his sure
ties havo been notified by the United
states officials at Washington that suit
has been Instituted against him for S3, 200
and interest thereon since bis removal in
1883, which amount Mr., Klmball is said
TO be in arrears. MIR. Kmball Is an old
and respected citizen of jackson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

COURTS OF CLAIMS.
Right of Appeal to the Supreme
Tribunal Declared in Force.


WASHINGTON, Dec. ia decision
was rendered by the Supreme Court to-
day on question OF some interest with
regard to the relations or the United
States Supreme Court to the Court of
Claims. The question was raised by a
motion to dismiss an appeal from the
Court OF Claims in the case OF the United
States against John Paul Jones, on the
ground that under the law, as it now
stands, no appeal lies from the Judgment
OF the Court Of CLAIMS to this court.
After an exhaustive review OF the legiS-
la.ion affecting the Court OF CLAIMS and
decisions OF precedent, the Supreme Court
saws: "We are entirely satisfied that as
the law now stands appeals do lie 10 TINS
court from judgments OF the Court of
Claims in this exercise Of its general
jurisdiction. The motion to dismiss is
therefore denied"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 13.--At the
Convention Of Tobacco Growers OF the
state held at Lexington, Ky., IT was de-
cided that the supply and demand should
regulate the tobacco production, and to
relieve the present distress in prices II
was recommended that at least 30 per
cent. OF the crop OF 1856 should be with
held from the market indefinitely.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
Jumps the Track.

PIrrsBURG, PA, Dec. IA regular
passenger train on BelPs Gap railroad
consisting OF one coach, a box car aud
truck laden with lumber, jumped the
track near Glasgow this morning, and the
entire train went over steep embank-
ment. Fourteen passengers were in the
coach, and four were seriously Injured.
The coach took fire, but before the flames
obtained much headway they were ex-
tinpuished,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
NibiIists Brighten the Gar.

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-The Tageblatt says:
"The Gar recently found on his writing
table letter announcing that the Nihil-
ists would wait no longer TO deliver the
people from bondage. He thereupon sum-
moned the members OF bis counsel and
ordered them to prepare constitution
suitable 10 the condition OF the empire.
At the same time be informed his minis
ters that be was determined to have an
annual Parliament aU Moscow"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
Freight Conductors strike.

La FAYETTE, IND, Dec. 13.-The
freight conductors on the entire line OF
the Louisville and New Albany and Chit
cago railroad went on strike to-day on
demand for an advance in pay from 21s
10 &c. per mile. and allowance for lost
time, which the management refused.
Freight trains from one end OF the road
TO the other are tied uD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
End of the Cohoes Lockout.

TROY, n. Y, DEC. 13.-Eleyen OF the
Cohoes Uniting mills resumed operations
to-day, practically ending the lockout
which began nine weeks ago. Five mills
had already opened their doors, so that
sixteen out Of the twenty-six mills be-
lon ging 20 the association are now run
ming. IL is thought that others will re-
sumo this week. Terms have been made
with the knights OF Labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 13.-The student
agitation continues. The students almost
daily issue manifestOes TO the Russian
officials, foreign diplomats and journals
denounclng the brutality and senseless
severity Of the Russian policy, Numer-
GUS arrests nave been made, hut the police
have not been able to discover where the
manifestoes are printed.