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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBTS.
Mr.. HORr Introduces n Measure Looking
to their settlement.


TO their settlement.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Hoar, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported bill to provide for a
settlement of the debt OF the Pacific rail-
roads. 1t provides that the Union Pacific,
Central Pacific, Central branch of the
Union Pacific, and Sioux City and Pacific
be authorized to make, issue and deliver
to the Secretary of the Treasury each 100
bonds of redemption, each bearing date Of
Oct. /, 1886, one OF which bonds shall
mature on April 1, 1887, and one thereafter
at the expiration Of each successive
period OF six months from that date, and
that each OF such bonds shall be for the
same sum, which sum shall be ascer-
tanned by adding TO the balance of said
Indebtedness computed and ascertained
as provided in section one of this bill, in
terest at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum
from said Oct. l to the average date of
maturity Of said bonds, and dividing such
aggregate amount by 160.
Section 1, to which the reference is
made, provides that the Secretary OF the
Treasury shall ascertain the indebtedness
OF the respective companies to which sub
sidy bonds were advanced, as on Oct. 1,
1856, upon the same principal as If the
whole sum of said bonds and interest
paid and to be paid by the United States
thereon and not heretofore repaid by
creditors on account thereof, were TO be
paid to the United States in cash on said
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
LABOR AND AGRICULTURE.
A Bill to be Reported in Favor OF
New Cabinet Oficer.

A Bill TO be Reported in Favor of n
New Cabinet Oficer.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 25.-The House
Committee on Labor to-day appointed
Messrs. Grain. Lawler and Buchanan a
subcommittee to draft bill amending
the eight-hour law SO as to provide that
eight hours shall constitute a days work
for men employed by contractors on gov
ernment work. The members OF the labor
committee say that as a result of the con-
ference between the sub-cOmmittees Of the
Committee on Agriculture and Labor a
bill will he reported by the former COM
mittee making the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture a cabinet officer, and providing
that the department shall be known as
''The Department Of Agriculture and
Labor,D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
simpson Lvnched.

EVANSVILLE, IND, Jan. 2j.--A special
from Henderson, KY, says that a mob
took Calvin simpson, the muatto muir
derer Of Mrs. Graves from jail at 1870
O'Clock this morning and hanged him 10 a
tree half mile from town, after which
they ridded his body with bullets. The
mOD told him 20 say his prayers, which ne
did. They then asked him what he killed
Mrs. Graves for. He replied that the
Lord asked him 10 do 30. They then said (:
"UD you 60 70 the Lord" and strung him
UP. They then retired aud left him hang
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE
Representative Rankin's Death Treated
With the Customary Respect.

Representative Rankin's Death Treated
With the Customary Respect.
WASHINGTON, Ian. 25.-In the opening
prayer in the House this morning the
Chaplain faelingly referred to the death of
Representative Rankin, of W isconsin, and
invoked the divine blessing and protection
upon the sorrowing family.
On motion Of Mr.. BlOunt, of Georgia, it
was ordered that after the reading of the
journal tomorrow the States be called for
the introduction of bills and resOlu tiOns.
Mr. Bragg, of Wisconsin, announced
the death Of his colleague, Mr.. Rankin,
and offered the customary resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, and as
a mark Of respect to the memory Of the de-
ceased the House, at 1918 O'Clock, ad-
journed.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Bragg,
VanSchaick, Stevenson, Guenther, Carle-
ton, Henderson, OF Illinois, and Johnson,
Of New York, as a committee, on the part
OF the House, TO superintend the funeral
and to accompany the remains of the de-
ceased to his home in Wisconsin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
Locntlng q New RaiIrond.

BRUNSWICK, GA. Jan. 25.-Mr. Dill,
contractor for building the East Georgia
and Florida railroad, with the engineers
and road suPerntendents, Calnan and
Minehan, leave for WaynesWlle t0-mOr-
row morning to locate The lineOf road and
commence operations. The junction OF
this road with the Brunswick and West
ern road will probably be- near Waynes-
Vile, % miles from this city.
over 1000 lots IN Naval city have been
sold in ~ states. our people are conf
IDENTIFY expecting Congressman Norwood
20 make "a move Tor the location Of a navy
yard on land adjoining Naval City.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
CIvIL SERVICE REFoRM.
Views of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of GeOrRIa ON the Now LAW

Views of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Georgia on the New Law
AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. 25.-The Chronicle
has collected opinions from the members
of the Georgia Democratic Executive
Committee upon the Presidents civil
service reform policy. Nine replies TO the
circular asking for this information have
been received. One is nOn-committal two
reply that they are pleased with the
present civil service law, and believe that
its working will be eventually helpful to
the Democratic party. Two favor mOdi-
GcatiOn Of the present law rather than It's
repeal, and thus give the President a
chance TO carry out his policy. Four
reply that they are dissatisfied with the
law, that IL will injure the Democratic
party, and that they would favor its re-
vaa1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS.
Mr.. Wolford's Bill TO he Favorably Re
ported by the Committee.

Mr.. WOlfOrd's Bill TO he FavOrably Re
ported by tho Committee.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The House
Committee on Pensions to-day added an
amendment IN the Mexican pension bill
introduced IN the House by Mr.. Wolford,
of Kentucky. and directed the report OF
the bill to The house. As agreed upon in
the committee the bill authorizes the
Secretary OF the Interior to place on the
pension rolls, at the rate OF IS per month,
the names OF all surviving officers, soldiers,
and sailors who served in the Mexican
war for any period during the years 1880.
1876, lSA1, and 1919, or their surviving
widows.
secondary evidence OF an honorable dls.
charge may be received in case OF the loss
OF AN Official document, or proof OF the
receipt OF land warrant, lawfully pro-
cured, shall be sufficient evidence Of AN
honorable discharge. No soldier whose
political disabilities have not been re-.
moved shall be entitled 10 the benefits OF
the act.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

The vessel carries Is guns OF 10 tons each.
she is Of 5000 tons displacement and
$3.50 horsepower.
The North German Gazette says: '"rhe
attitude OF England with regard to the
warlike position assumed by Greece to-
wards Turkey must be vigorously sup
ported. The powers must not allow that
small fire brand state to jeopardize the
peace of Europe
THE NOTES OF THE POWERS.
ATHENS, Jan. 25.--Other diplomatic
representatives have presented to the
government a note Identical with that
presented by the British Minister. The
government has made a reply similar to
the reply to the British note. Frequent
warlike demonstrations are taking place
in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

pfTTsBURG, PA, Jan, 25.--The question
of religious services IN the public schools
ls causing considerable trouble IN the
CHARTERS borough, and may result 10 le-
gal proceedings. Recently Prof Nell
wnine, principal Of one of the schools,
suspended = pupils, whose parents are
Catholics, because the children refused 90
attend the devotional exercises. The
school Board last week sustained the
principal, and now The parents threaten
% test the matter boz court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
THE LANDS SOLD

Choctaws in severalty lands which the
United States guaranteed to them by the
treaty Of 1880.
THE LANDS SOLD.
They did not receive these lands, but
they were sold by the United States in
violation of the terms of the treaty and
the amount received was paid into the
Treasury more than 80 years ago In
1889 the Senate of the United States, un-
der authority OF the treaty of 1850,
awarded the ChOctaws on account of
these losses $29S, 100. This was subse-
quentlv recognized by Congress by an ap-
preparation in part payment thereof in
1861 Of S25, 600. Since that time fourteen
reports, recognizing the validity and
cOnclusiveness OF that award, have been
made by committees Of both houses.
The Court of Claims now holds
that the award of the Senate
in favor OF the Choctaws was set
aside because the ChOctaw nation awaited
itself of the provisions of the act of 1881
and brought its suit under the terms of
that act IN the Court Of Claims. The
judgment is based upon considerations
dependent of the award of the senate. In
announcing the decision the court de-
clared it to be the most nportant case it
had ever been called upon 10 decide. The
case will now 20 to the Supreme Court,
on appeal by both sides.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
POOR LEGISLATIVE sPELLERs.
Senator Ingalls, Raps the House on Its
Gross Blundsrs.

senator ingalls, maps the house on lC 3
Gross Blunders.
WASHINGTON, Jan. pa joint reso-
luton from the House was placed before
the Senate to-day appropriating money
for the relief of the North Cheyenne Iudi-
ans. Upon examination and discussion
the spelling of some words In the bill was
found TO be wrong. Mr.. DAVIS said the mis-
spelling was such as to render the intent
Of Congress doubtful and the matter went
over 50 as to permit Of correction. MIR.
Ingalls, severely animadYerted upon the
Ignorance or carelessness" Of the engross
ing clerks Of another body" from which
many bills that came before the Senate
emanated. In many bills sent by that
body 10 the Senate for its action all ac-
tiOn had to be suspended and the intent
of Congress frustrated by the misspeiling
Of the cOmmOnest words. He eXonerated
the Senate clerks from any responsibility
for these difficulties and said he knew OF
no remedy at the disposal Of the Senate
except correcting the influence Of public
opinion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

'EDINBURGH, Jan. 2j.-All reports agree
that this is tue hardest winter Scotland
has experienced in twenty years. The
snow Is TWO feet deep. sheep are starv.
ing and perishing, and wild birds are
ilocking to the towns and villages To
obtain food. Railroad companies ind II
very difficult TO keep trains moving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
SPREAD OF THE FIRE.
COL. SMITHS REMAINS.

War for Independence.
AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 25.-The remains
Of the late Col. Ashbel Smith, veteran
of the war for Texas independence, ar
rived from Houston Saturday night es-
corted by military guard. Many thous-
ands took a farewell view of familiar
features of the veteran here as the re-
mains lay In the House of Representa-
tives. The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon with imposing military cere-
monies, all the State officials and Uni
Versity students participating, The body
was inferred in the State cemetery,
where Gen. Albert Sidney johnson and
nfhar famnns nnxana rasI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
MoRMONIsMps ExTIRPATioN.
Marshal Collin A ca uItted OH the Ground
of Self Defense.

Marshal Collin A acquitted on the Ground
of Self Defense.
SALT LAKE, Jan. 25.-The examination
OF deputy marshal Collin for shooting Nc
Murrin, tithing Office watchman, was
concluded to-day. This Is the case that
made so much excitement In November
last The Commissioner discharged Col
lin saying that he mad no doubt that a
plot existed TO assassnate him or do him
great bodily harm and that he did right
in shooting McMurrin and ought to have
shot the whole gang.
In the examination to-day N. V. Jones
and Frank Treseder. charged with bribing
Deputy Marshal Franks to notify the
MOrmons Of process against them, the
facts as heretofore given were substanti-
ated, and. further, that Treseder told
Franks that he had the whole Mormon
Church at his back, and could control all
the money needed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

WAsHiNGrON. Jan. 2J.-'rhe Chair laid
before the senate to-day "A letter from The
secretary Of the Treasury Ia compliance
with the recent resolution Of the senate
asking f0r information as 10 what proper
ton Of the bonds called for payment Feb.
4. 1856, are held by national banks as a
basis for circulation. The letter wis
read. u states ihaf The amount Of such
bonds So held lH ~. .Og0 $50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

WAsmHGTON, Jan. 25.--The Senate
Committee on Public Buildings decided
this morning 20 report fnyOrhbly bills
making appropriations f0r public build.
lugs as follows: iunlsville, Ala. Sl0O,.
0U0t Jackapnyillc, Fla, $4,000; Augusta,
Ga., glDi.OJO; Nicksburs. Miss, 4l0O.OO0,
Wilmington, n. a.. $l60.00O; Greenyilie
5. g., fIl.uUOs Norfolk, Va. 2l5.OOO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 25.--It is proba-
Bile that the government will propose to
the q nited States the holding OF a special
legalized depreciation OF the Mexican
dollar in the United States as compared
with the Bland dollar. u tbegins TO be be-
lieyed mere that in England public opinion
is against the gOld standard, ana IL is
hoped that the United states Congress
will not consent to a stoppage Of silyeT
pqfunwa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
COMING TO THE DRILL.
The GOVernor's Horse Guard OF Atlanta
TO visit tho Chathams.

10 VIII EUb DHHLnHIns.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 25.--The Cover
nor's Horse Guard met tonight and de-
cIded 10 accept the invitation Of the
Chatham Artillery to be present at the
grand encampment in May in honor Of the
one hundredth anniversary Of that organl-
zati0n. They Will probably 20 down 30
strong and propose carrying with them
their own horses. Capt. John Milledge
Will command.
The base ball directors met to-day and
decided 30 postpone final action on the
offer Of Columbus for Atlanta's franchise
IN the league until tomorrow afternoon
II is almost definitely settled, however,
that Atlanta will not sell.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
DIES FROM HER BURNS.
Tragic Fate OF Bride OF Two Month,
at Winchester. Va.

at Winchester. Wa.
WINCHESTER, VA, Jan. %. - Mrs.
Lucy Carpenter. bride Of two months,
residing near this city, % years OF age,
was the victim Of coal oil lamp explos-
ion last Friday night. She endeavored TO
extinguisb the light by blowing down the
and the OIL was thrown over her person.
In her agOnies she rolled on the floor.
then jumped up and ran out OF the house
and threw herself into the snow. extin-
gushing the flames. Her husband was
in the barn at the time. When he arrived
he could do nothing for her as she WAS
burned beyond human aid. She died this
morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

LANCASTER, PA, Jan. 2h.-Mr, Weber,
county in -ueot0r 0f diseased cattle, visited
the herd Oi samuel q. iiake, OF spring
Grove. York county, to-day, and found ~
head OF cattle suffering from pleuro.
pneumonia. Tho herd from which tho
cattle were bought came from Baltimore,
and the remainder we're sold Ia Adams
a.lawfN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

Ccrmany's Spirit Monopoly Bill
BERLIN, Jan. 25.-Three hundred and
seyenty-hte petitions from all paris OK
Germany have been presented u tht
Reichstag against the goyernmonts spirW
mououOlV bill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

MEmPHis, TESH., Jan. 2j.-J. +. Wal
lace, doing general merchandise busi-
ness AZ como Miss, has made Nm assign
ment. lils liabilities are so 900. They
are due principally ~ Memphis mer'
chants. The nsaofs are not stated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

WAsnfA0IpN, Jan. l1.--ln the senate
today hr. George brfsentod the crndcn.
tluls Di l1n. D.. A.. NaiihAil, elected ia.
tlr from Mississippi. to 200 fhf uneKpIred
taen sworn Boz by enc President pro tenn.
nnIf nf fno senate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

WAsHIN0IoN. Jan. -. - President
q ieyeland left Washington 40 O'Clock
Tonight for Baltimore 10 Httond the
CHARITY ball. Ho WAS accompanied by
several friends. tho plrfY VIII return 10
Warrington Tonight
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

JEsUP. Ga, Jan. 2j.-Mrs. William NJ.
Austin died at the Jesup house yesterday
afternoon Of pneumonia, after an illness
" few days. Mrs. Austin has been a
resident Of Jesup for the past ten years.
The funeral services took place this after
t.ngW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

CfgcfNNArf. Jan. 20.-'rne Cincinnati
Sun will announce tomorrow ihst y mas
been sold W W8stern Aetoeihlel Ffeee
franchise, good VIII ena plol.I.esa,. a,..e
ebanra la ownarshlp goes Inf0 elect ~
morr0w nlehf. Mr. Leonard 10 a present
panaslng editor " ne Cinelpnau fipict.
HtY-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
BLAZING AT MIDNIGHT.
Arch Street Buildings at Philadelphia
A Pile OF Smoking Ruins.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26, 1870 A. M
One OF the tiercest fires ever known in
this city occurred at midnight tonight.
1t was discovered at 1890 O'Clock this
morning and in an hour six firms, occu-
plying the buildings Nos. 715 to 723 Arch
street, had been completely burned out.
The St. Cloud Hotel adjOined the building
in which the fire broke out but all the
guests, about 27J in number,
were gotten ont safely. The Hotel
building was on fire at 80 O'Clock, and
viii probably be destroyed, though the
firemen may succeed in preventing its en-
tire destruction. The fire was first dis
covered in Lehman & Bottoms lithOgraph-
ing establishment on the second floor Of
Nos. us to 7l9, the first floor of which
was occupied by Monroe Bros. 81 Co.,
wholesale dealers ia boots and shoes. The
destruction of the building and it's con-
tents was complete. and although the
ture the high walls quickly crashed to
the ground.
SPREAD OF THE FIRE.
The flames extended TO Nos. 721 and 1913
on the west, occupied by 8. Nay d Bro,
wholesale dealers in straw and millinery
goods julius Gerstle & Co., dealers in
artificial flowers, and the Metropolitan
Straw Goods Company. Here, too, the
destruction was complete. and the
buildings and stocks are a total
loss. When the eastern wall
of the Lehman & Bolton building fell it
was crushed to atoms. A small 2-story
annex OF the st. Cloud hotel and the main
hotel building was soon in flames. No
estimate of the pecunary losses can be
obtained tonight, but as the stocks of all
the firms were valuable the loss will no
doubt be over $3.50, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
AVERDICr FoR CHocTAws.
Rhs Court ofCiaims Award $3.50. .G05 IL
An Actlnn for LAnha AnIh.

an ACTION Tor Lands Bold.
WAsmSGroN, Jan. 2j.-rhe Court of
claims to-day, decided the case Of the
Ch0ciAw nation against toe United
sAlsl, and rendered "a Judgment in favor
of(he nation f0r s3-66g5. This case was
sent 10 the Court OF Claims by an act Of
longress Of March g 1851. providing "ior
Cl'ietaw nation
Tbe claim resulted from violation by
he United biatos NJ certain treailea fn.
Iafad ini0 with ihe thOetaw nation in
l.il. is65 and 1915. The principal cub.
laat III contention resulted from ibe fail.
nfa of ihe lnlifd states 10 secure t0 iHe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

WAHHfNnIos. Jan, 23..-ihe senate IN.
dag confirmed fle nomination 0f Charles
%. tanda t0 be Asslsfant Treasurer " thn
InItfd STATES at Sew York,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

KNOXVILLE, TNAN.. Jan. 25.--The tuu-
mel on the Laet Tennessee. Nlffnia aud
Georgia railroad NJ Missionary Ridge has
been repaired, and az iralns are running
a. usual
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

PARIS, Jan. 25.--A bl'lhas been brought
in the Chamber Of Deputies io llA lorelgn
workmen, and another bill 20 eAclud
them from employment under state coz
fpurfa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

BERLIN, Jan. 2j.-.fhe German-Ameri'
cans on the Island Of Folkr, whose exs
pulsion from Germany was recently Or
dered, have petitiOned the Government
allow Llnm In remnIn mnLI- AprlI |.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
A0E1As wAKDOG.

BERLfE. Jan. MA dispatch from
Wllhelmsbaien, one Of tbe prlneipai Ger.
man naFhi stations, on the North sea,
says that ihe ifouolad pnnz frederlok
Kari Il being rapidly hfted out f9f see.
lef desiirafi0u D. Flfgla nortoi ht1fHe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

CHESTER, ENG, Jan. 20.-The police
authorities state that they have dlscov-
cred that the threats against the Prince
of Wales, which caused 80 much excite
ment here Friday and resulted in the
Prince, instead of coming TO Chester,
aligntng at the railway station at Wa
verton and proceeding thence TO the resi-
dence Of the Duke Of Westminster, had
no other foundation than the silly talk OF
a well known half-witted fellow living in.
Chester
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

BELGRADK, Jan. 25.-DepressiOn has
been caused here by the announcement
that the powers have decided tO cOerce
Gr00ce. An informal alliance Was only
recently arranged between Seryia and
Greece. II Is reported that the Greek
fleet has gone 20 rAlamig.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

Choctaws in severalty lands which the
United States guaranteed to them by the
treaty OF 1880.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26
TBENFoR THE PRESIDENT.

Then It Is expected that the Senate will
PROFOUND to the President the same in-
quiry which II has propOunded 10 the At
torney General. II the President does
not furnish them the information they de-
sire. they will be just where they are now
face 20 face with the simple nomination.
IL will be the part Of wisdom iay taem to
confirm 1t, because its rejection would
simpy be followed by the nomination OF
another Democrat, aud they probably will
confirm It, But they Will then claim that
Gne suspension and nomination were made
In violation Of civil service reform.
Meanwhile there will be very few changes
Ia the Offices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

LONDON, Jan. 26, 4. M.-The NesgS
says that the lobby gossip has it that the
Salisbury government will fall within
week, and that Mr.. Gladstone will ba
ready 10 assume office.
The Daiiy telegraph learns that W. H
Smith, the new Chief Secretary for lre<
land. is about 10 return 10 England.
The Post says that 1t is probable that
the government will announce its Irish
policy to-day upon Mr.. Parnell moving an
amendment 10 the address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-26

SMYRNA. Jan. 2j.-Great activity eX-
lists In Turkish military and naval circles.
Troops aud horses are being hurried on
for ShlOnlca. The transp sportatiOn depart
pedite troops and munitions Of war 10 the
Greek frontier.