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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
FORFEITED LANDS.
The Northern Pacific Road to Lose
Thousands of Acres.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE House
Committee on Public Lands at a special
meeting held this afternoon agreed to de-
clare forfeiture of the Northern Pacific
railroad land grant as to all lands lying
opposite that part Of the line which was
unconstructed on July A, 1879, the date on
which the committee construe the grant
ing act to expire. Excepted from the Op-
Grafton of the forfeiture are the right Of
way of the company to the lands necessa-
ry to its operation, all land now within
city, town or village sites, and all
lands purchased in good faith from
the Pacific Railroad Company by actual
settlers, not exceeding go acres in any
one case. In cases where a settlers
purchase exceeded 800 acres he will be
allowed one year in which to select there
from tract of $50 acres and
make proof before the local land office.
An amendment was incorporated in the
bill reducing the price of government
lands within the grant 10 81 % per acre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
CUSTOMS RECEIPTs.
A Heavy Loss to Result from the Recent
Decision of the Court.

A Heavy Loss to Result from the Recent
Decision of the Court.
WASHINGTON, FEB. lit is variously
estimated at the Treasury Department
that the recent decision Of the United
States Supreme Court that cartoons and
other coverings of import merchandise do
not form an element of the dutable value
of goods contained therein, will cause
loss to the government 10 refunds and IN
the decrease OF revenue from customs Of
between S3,0O0,000 and $4,000, 600.
A careful estimate is now being
prepared at the department. The receipts
from customs at the port OF New York
during the first ten days of February
were $4, 800, 900, of which amount $40 per
cent. was in gold, 2-10 per cent. in silver
coin AZ 9-10 per cent. in gold certificates,
10 2-l0 per cent. in silver certificates, and
Al 4-10 per cent. in United States notes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
CONTEMPT or A CLERK.
ID. j. Dalton ARRESTED In the Cincinnati
Election Gases.


Election Gases.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 11.-Daniel J. Dali
ton. Clerk OF the Hamilton County Courts,
was arrested this morning at the instance
of the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions, of the House, and brought before
that body for contempt in refusing to al
low the committee to make a photo
graphic copy Of the tally sheet OF precinct
A of the Fourth ward Of Cincinnati, and
also in falling to produce the original re-
turns before the committee at Columbus
yesterday. A resolution was offered
directing that Mr.. Dalton be placed
in the Jail of Franklin county
for period Of thirty days, unless he
agrees to furnish the return for the pur-
pose as requested. The resolution was
discussed till late this afternoon, and was
finally adopted. Mr.. Dalton was released
on n writ OF habeas corpus, with bail
fixed nc $1,000, for his appearance at
hearing Saturday morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Germany's Monetary Inouirv.

LONDON, Feb. 11.-A telegram from
Berlin states that the motion Introduced
In the Reichstag by Herr Huene on behalf
Of the Conservatives urging a new and
searching inquiry into the currency ques-
tiOn. with view 10 ascertaining whether
IL would be better 10 adhere 20 mono
motalism or return TO the double standard,
was adopsed to-day by vote OF 10 10 1l0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Trade with China.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11.-Figures
taken from the annual report OF the Cham
Der of Commerce, made public to-day,
show that over Sl000O,00O In treasure has
been shipped TO China during the past
year from this port in excess OF the
amount remitted in payment of the ball
ance OF trade against this port. which
amounted TO $2,300,0O0. During 1884 this
excess was over 80 0OO,00O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
A Noble ErnnnIe

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-THE Senate to-day
unanimously adopted resolutions on the
death Of Gen. Hancock, I'm which il was
resolved "that his val0r in war, his mag
nanimity ia peace, his self'sacrifcing de-
votion 10 his duty, aud his stainless char
acter make his life an ennobling example
10 his countrymen ana commend his name
TO the remembrance OF a grateful people,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
EULoGIsTIO RESOLUTIONS.
The Lower House Of the New York Leg
islature Tnkea ACTION.

The Lower House of the New York Leg
islature Takes Action.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE House
tonight adopted the following upon the
death of Gen. Hancock;
Resolged. That in the death of Mai. Gen. W .
S. Hancock the United States army has lost
one of It's bravest and most distinguished OIL
GERS, and the nation a citizen whose unsel1sh
devotion to his profession and heroic defense
Of the honor and integrity OF his coun-
try in the field against foreign and
domestic foes, through an unbrOken public
service Of forty-twO years, established char
acter for probity, courage and patriotism un-
surpassed which justly entities his name TO be
cherished as one OF the bravest, truest and
best Americans: and
Res0lged, That we tender our coincidence to
the family of tho deceased in their bereave-
ment and that the Clerk of the Assembly be
requested TO transmit to them an engrossed
COPY Of these resolutions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Amending the Eustis

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.--In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Teller submitted an amend
ment to Mr. r-Eustis' resolution of inquiry
regarding tbe refusal of the Assistant
Treasurer at New Orleans 10 issue silver
certificates in exchange for silver dollars.
The amendment directs the Committee on
Finance 10 inquire also into the loss of
money alleged TO have occurred in the
New Orleans sub-Treasury, and whether
such loss occurred In connection with the
exchange OF silver certificates for silver
coin. The amendment was ordered
prinfpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Am Anti-Chinese Measure,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1t.-Among the
bills introduced 10 the Senate to-day was
one by Mr. Mitchell, Of Oregon, providing
for the repeal Of all treaties permitting
the immigration Of Chinese 10 the United
States, and prohibiting their coming ex-
cept in case Of diplomatic and official per-
sonages. At the request Of Mr.. Mitchell,
the bill was laid on the table for the
rraapuf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
West Point Cadets.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE Senate to-
day took up and passed after some discus
sion. but without amendment, the bill 10
regulate the promotion Of West Point
cadets. The effect OF the bill is that
graduates become part Of the army upon
graduation, even though no vacancies In
tle service may exist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12

Chiffon, WIS, Feb. 11.-In the Demo-
cratic Congressional convention, held TO
nominate a candidate for the vacancy
caused by the death OF Congressman Ran
Kin, State Senator Thomas II. Hudd was
nominated on the eighty-thIrd ballot last
AWNING
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE pretense OF A
denial that east bound rates are being cut
was abandoned to-day and the scramble
for freight Is in progress. The Nickel
plate road Is the chief offender, but all
tho roads are shading the tariff.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Greek Military Nfovements.

ATHENS, Feb. 1.-Two more classes Of
the Greek naval reserve have been SUM
moned into active service. Tbs Greek
fleet In the Gulf OF Vola, Thessaly, has
been ordered 10 return soon 10 salamis 10
the Gulf Of Aegina near Athens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE Senate
yesterday passed without amendment the
House bill Tor the payment OF certain
claims against the government for pro-
the late war. The bill Is known as the 4th
OF July claims bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
The Governments Representatives.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE President
desired TO attend the funeral Of Gen. Han
cock, but finds that It will be impossible
for him TO do so. The Cabinet will be
represented by Secretary Bayard, who
will act as pail bearer, Secretary Endicott,
and possibly one or two others. Secretary
Whitney will not be able to attend, but
will detail a number OF officers TO repre-
sent the navy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Saved from a Burninr schooner.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE pilot boat
Edward Cooper to-day brought IN tae
Captain and crew OF the schoonor Z. W.
NeSins, from Wilmington, n. G.. for New
York, with naval stores. The schooner
was burned at sea yesterday ~ miles
gouthoaet of Rarupgnt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Gov. Scales order.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Feb. 11.-By order ol
Gov. Scales, the State and national flags
have been placed at halt-mast in the cap
itOl TO so remain until after the funeral OF
Gen. Hancock. The national flag Is dis
court house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Proposing a Pension.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lin the House
to-day Mr.. Bingham, of Pennsylvania,
asked leave to introduce a bill granting
a pension of $4,000 per annum to the
widow OF Gen. w. 5. Hancock, but Mr..
Beach, OF New York, objected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
FENCING OUT THE CHINESE.
Senator Mitchell Introduces a Bill on
the Subject.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Senator Nit
chell, of Oregon, to-day introduced a
new anti-Chinese bill. After recitng in
the preamble that all the treaties which
inhibit the United States from absolutely
prohibiting the coming of Chinese to the
United States are pernicious to the peace,
domestic tranquility and general welfare
of the United States, the bill provides as the
first section that all treaties between the
United States Government and the Chinese
empire in so far as they recognize or per-
nit the coming Of Chinese to the United
States, and inhibit the government of the
United States from absolutely prohibiting
the coming of Chinese to the United
States, and all acts Of Congress which in
any manner, or upon any conditions, re-
cognize or permit the coming to the
United States of Chinese from the empire
or otherwise, are hereby abrogated, set
aside and repealed.
ALL RULED OUT.
Section provides that from and after
the passage Of this act it shall be unlaw-
ful for any Chinese, whether a subject OF
China or otherwise, as we'll as those who
are now within the limits of the United
States, and who may hereafter leave the
United States and attempt to return, eX-
NEDtiuA HnCu 40 buC NiIlIIAdIlO AGBlE6CA-
tatives, including other officers OF the
Chinese or other governments travelling
upon business of that government, to-
gether with their body and household SER
wants, to come to, or within, or land at,
or remain in any port or place within the
United States.
The coming of Chinese persons to the
United States, excepting those exempted
in the above paragraph, is absolutely pro-
| hibited after the passage of the act, The
section of the previous Chinese acts pro-
viding penalties tor violations of their
provisions are Te-euacted, as are also
those providing safeguards against Chi
nese unlawfully entering the country,
with such slight changes as are made ne
! cessary by the provisions of the first two
sections Of the bill.
The provisions Of the previous acts rela-
! tive to the removal OF Chinese found to
| be unlawfully in this country are renew
ed, as is also the provision prohibiting
| courts from admitting Chinese to citizen
ship. All terms, conditions, prohibitions
and penalties Of the act are made applica-
BILE to all Chinese now in this country
who may at any time hereafter leave the
United States. and also to those who have
been in the United States and have al
ready departed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
TO FIRE THE SALUTE.
Troops to be Ordered from Philadelphia
to NorrIstown.

to NOrrIstown.
WAsHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Secretary
OF War and several prominent army
officers will go to Philadelphia Saturday
to receive the remains OF Gen. Hancock.
and will accompany them to Norristown.
A detachmentOf artillery with guns has
been ordered toprOceed from Philadelphia
to Norristown TO fire the military salute
over Gen. Hancock's grave. This will be
the only military ceremony on that oc-
casiOn, as the funeral is TO be private
one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
CnmnnIsorY Edncatlon.

BERLfN, Feb. 11.-A bill has been in
froduoed into the Lower House Of the
Prussian Diet 10 regulate the schools or
the Eastern provinces Of Germany aud 20
make school Attendance compulsory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
Indian ApprOpriations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1l.--In the House
to-day Mr.. Wellborn, of Texas, from the
Committee on Indian Affairs, reported
the Indian Appropriation bill, and It was
referred to the committee of the whole.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
a Trlbnte from TeNna.

AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. 11.--Tho resident
members Of J. b. Hood Encampment, in
special meeting to-day, passed resolutions
Of respect 70 the memory OF Gen. Han
cock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
&. H. Greene a 90. Fail.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 11.--Gilbert II.
Greene a. Co., cotton factors, failed to-
day. The trouble here was caused by the
failure OF their Liverpool house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
ONLY sEMI-CONsCIOUs.

UTICA, n. Y, Feb. II, IL p. M.-Gov.
Seymour seems somewhat weaker. He
has been restless this afternoon and eve
ming, and Is now only semi-cOnscious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12

UTICA, N. Y, Feb. II, 1910 A. NAT
O'clock this morning ex-Goy. Seymour
was more restless and Is now unable TO
speak. Gov. Seymour worried very much
today over Mrs. SeymOur's condition,
allow him 10 know.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
HoRATIo SEYMOUR DYING.

His wife Also Passing AwaY-The Gov
ernor Unable to Speak.
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 11.-Ex-Gov. sey-
mour slept but little last night, and his
condition shows no improvement this
morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-12
rnE ANswER no MS rroprr.

He knew that many would reproaeh
D for opposing o. measure that seemed
pe q benefit 10 the people OF Alabama:
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26
Labor Notes.

A strike occurred yesterday at the
Eddystone Print Works, at Chester
Penna ION account Of printers wage,
not being increased nj bis request" All
the works stopped, making about 1000
hands idle.
A telegram from Mount Carmel
Penna., says that President Strong, Of
the Union Coal Company, In reply To
the demand of the company's 1000
miners for q ten per cent. advance,
"promises to meet the men and discuss
the question. The strike which the men
have threatened to inaugurate next Sat.
urday will very likely be ayerted."
Soventyiye weavers, mostly women,
employed at the Cleghorn Mills, In Fitch
burg. Massachusetts, struck yesterday
morning against a reduction of 20 to &C
cents per cut OF fifty yards. 1t is under
stood that the Knights OF Labor Will sup
port them.
A telegram from Amsterdam, New
York, says 7. b. Mcclure, of New York
city, and William II. Bailey, of Philadel-
phia, members of the Executive Board,
Knights OF Labor, arrived there yester-
day. Their arrival has created quite an
excitement. There is an Incl eased mum
Der Of non union hands at work In the
mills In Amsterdam.
Tie master plumbers in New York
said yesterday that the striking journey
men OF thirtetn employers had returned
to work under the rules of the Master
Plumbers Association.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26
THIRD EDITION.
PENINSULA POINTS.

Lots of back hsh and large quaint
ties Of snipe make the heart Of the
Lewes sportsman glad.
Hiram 8. Short of Millsboro has been
appointed overseer OF the Sussex County
Almshonse.
Tho managers Of the glass works ut
Dover have decided to operate the works
through the coming winter.
Ducks are very Nlentiful on the Della
ware bay shore marshes. and Runners
report good sport.
Bethel 10 rapidly building up. Several
new houses are being erected and n
number Of vessels are under contract to
Be constructed there.
Sarah Chase, colored, of Cambridge,
Nd, has q son who IL o mere living
skeleton. He In Is years old, yet weighs
but forty pounds. He cannot talk,
walk or iced himself, but can hear and
see and has q good appetite.
Partridges are said to be plenty this
fall. Gunners are get ting their appara
pires next month.
From one acre and half Of land A.
H. Bradley, Of Riverton, Wicomico
County, this season real zsd $344. II
was hrst put Ia peas, which returned
him $3.50, and then he set 1t In tomato
plants, which hetted $50.
There are good many finder boxes
In Middletown, such rs worked SO
much damage TO Salisbury.
The number of new houses going up
In Middletown is good sign Of return
ing prosperity.
The pair of twin oxen which John P.
Collins, Of Smyrna, exhibited at the
State Fair, was seen by o gentlemen
near Chestertown, Md, and he pur-
chased them few days ago at $155.
Evaporated peaches arc selling 81
about last years prices, though the
quality 10 greatly inferior. Yellow
pared has sold from 90 TO 28 cents per
pound; red pared at ~ TO %; yellow
impaired at ~ TO ID, and red impaired al
II to 1871. A Chicago firm has bong BIT
80. 000 pounds on the Peninsula at 1917
and %. The evsporators have made nc
money this year, and some have lost on
account Of poor yield per basket.
The 60-acre farm owned by David
Milman, near Glendale, wss purch ased
this week BY James B. Dickerson, from
near Draw bridge, for $500 cash. II
was mostly covered with pine under.
growth.
On Tuetday lsst c. Freor, q Maguolis
farmer, lost q $500 COW. This N akes
the second COW he has lost this year
He bought six Of these cows four year,
$40, and paid 81 .4oe for them.
Mr.. John Elliott, one OF the carpt n
ters working on the new hotel o.
Laurel, met with n severe ACCIDENT oil
Saturday last. He WAS at work ON tn,
scaffoldiDe near the roof, and missing
bis footing tell to the floor OF the grounC
porch, q distance of about forty feet
sinking on his breast. No bones wer,
broken, though he WAS severely ipjuret
internally.
The orchards Of the Randolph Peters
Nursery Company, on the Hare's Cor
Ber road. and on tho Csulk farm, neai
Newark, yielded nearly 10000 bush eli
OF Bartlett pears the past season. som'
5000 bushels Of which have been ser
20 market and tho balance placed In re
frigerAtorE TO keep until winter,
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26

WASHINGTON, Pa, Oct. 25.-At the
assembling OF the students of Washing
ton and Jefferson College, this morn ing,
+ on. James G. Blaine was present by in
tation Of the Trustees and Faculty He
was accompanied by his uncle, Hon.
John II. Ewing, now ~ years Of age. In
his address of welcome, President Mofiot
referred to the latter A. the oldest living
graduate and 10 Mr.. Blaine as the most
distinguished. Mr.. Blaine was inv ted to
give some rem inisCences of his own col
lege life.
In response, he thanked President Moi
fot for his allusiou to Mr.. Ewing the
speakers venerable and respected klns
man, but he took exceptions to the over
characterization OF himself. Continuing
he said:
81 remember too well when was a
student in these halls the long list OF
men, older graduates, whom | had the
honor TO look mp to, and at whose feet
was proud to siL."
The cordial reception he had received
had moved him deeply, and the recol
!ections which rushed upon him as he
stood there almost stopped his power of
speech. He always regarded the college
as his great beneiaetor and pro .ector- the
agency WHICH mas gwen 10 MIN through
life the influences which have at all times
been of inestimable service to him Dur.
ing his college days, from 1913 to 1871
the great artery of travel was the national
road connecting the East and the West.
This gave the students frequent OPP
portunity to see and hear many OF the
eminent public men Of that era
Mr.. Clay, Colonel Benton, Richard NJ.
johnson, John j. Crittenden were not
unfamiliar figures presented for the ad-
nilration anu homage Of their youthful
minds He referred with pleasure to
their old college societies, and suggested
to the students, II they had not already
done SO, TO more accurately conform
their proceedings to the accepted canons
of parliamentary law After referring
feelingly TO the faculty OF his college dayi
Mr.. Blaine said, in closing: 81 hope you
will profit by all the advantages you en-
joy here to-day, and | hope that thirty
nine years after your graduation you may
look back to your Alma Mater with th'
affection and the gratitude which | thi
morning feel"
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26
Personal.

Miss May Taggart, Eighth sle
lar streets, Is recovering from
attack of putrid sore throat
Mrs. DIR. j. K. Kane and
have returned from POcopson,
County, where they passed tle''
T. T. Kellum has resigned ~
tion on the Morning News 70 J
clerkship with the Diamond Ss1
Iron Company.
The Ancient Order United maI
will celebrate the 18Th snnl'ST. WI
the founding of the Order, o. W
day evening, in Institute Hs.
Among the articles to Dc Cah
at the fair In the hall at GIlPnI
and Union street, fer Inc
St. James Church, are q
gold watch, h suit of bed-Fes
ture, barrel of -four, silver cas-
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26
EDITION
Death Of Robert Hanks.

Robert Banks, well and favorably
known TO all the old residents Of WILL
mingtoA died very suddenly at his rest
dence on tho old Blue Ball farm, Con.
cord pike, Brandy wine Hundred, this
morning, aged 70 ears. Mr.. Banh had
been complaining more or less for some
months past, but WAS never sofiously
Ill. Sometime before daylight this
morning, not feeling very well, he got
up aud dressed himself, put on his hat
and walked about the house and sst
down In his chair, where he Was found
by the family wheu they arose this
morning.
He was sitting In his chair, appar-
entity asleep. with bis hat still upon his
head, indicating that he had passed
Iaway without . struggle. Mr.. Banks,
| with two broth ers. Jabez and William,
came to this country from England
rome forty years ago. JabeE died about
three years ago on bis farm At Stanton,
aud William died within D year 1T
New Castle.
Soon after the arrival Of the three
bIothers In this country, Robert set.
tiled ON Glover Hill farm, belonging 70
1.-The DuPonte, AID resided there until
the DlPopts purchased the Blue Ball
farm, to when Mr.. Banks, by request,
removed, he being one Of the beet
farmers In the employ Of the DuPonts.
He has resided upon this farm about "a
tyears. Mr.. Banks was . genial, kind.
hearted man, much respected By al
Iwho knew him.
In politics he was o strong adherent
Iof the Republican party, and was
ALWAYS ready and glad to contribute to
tho wants Of the soldiers, their wives,
widows and children. Two YEARS age
his term rs road commissioner OF Bran
Idj wine Hundred expired, he having
been one OF the best that ever filled the
tofice.
He leaves widow ard six children,
tbree sons and three daughters, all
married except one sCD. The funtral
services will take place on Friday next
at l.30 p. N. Services at the house at
that hour. lnterment 10 Riveryisw
Uemetery.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-26

Strengthening Distillery Cattle.

The State Live Stock Commissioners
ut Chicago on Monday, replying 70 .
Of cattle owners, declined to
make tae State responsible for the APP
praisAl or slAugbteriDg of any of tbe
quarantined distillery cattle until suffi-
Gent funds are placed at the disposal OF
the Com mission by the Legislature.
Sixteen cattle ut the Phoenix Dlstillery
wers slaughtered by the owners on
Monday under the inspection of the
State Veterinarian. All were pro-
nounced sound, and the meat will be
sold to-day. TIE osrcass Of COW that
died during the night at the Pho dix
vas spirited away before the State
Veterinarian had q chance 10 decide the
cause of death.