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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
The Porter BiIl.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The House to-
day went into committee OF the whole
with Mr. Springer in the chair, on the
Ftz-John Porter bill. Mr.. Swinburne, OF
New York, and Mr.. WoOlfOrd. of Ken
tucky, spoke in favor Of the bill, and Mr..
Houk opposed it. Pending the conclusion
OF Mr.. WoOlford's speech the committee,
on motion OF Mr.. Tucker, of Virginia,
took up the House bill, authorizing the
Treasurer Of the United States in his dis
cretion and with The consent OF the Sec
retary OF the Treasury, to appoint one OF
his clerks to discharge the duties of treas
urer or assistant treasurer IN the event OF
the Illness or absence OF either OF those Of
flcers and il was passed. The House then, ,
at $3.50 O'Clock, adjourned.
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CAPITALISTS ON A JAUNT.

Montgomery Extends the Freedom OF
the City and Spreads - Banquet.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. IA party
OF prominent New York capitalists on q
tour through the South, arrived here this
afternoon. They are making an inspec-
tion Of railroad interests with a view 10
making Investments In Alabama mineral
lands. A reception was given them, in
which Gov. ONeal aud Mayor Reese took
part. After a drive over the city, 0o-
cOmpanied by the leading citizens the
visitors were banquetted by Col. John q.
Graham. Thirty covers we're laid and a
number OF interesting speeches were
made. Az 8 O'Clock the party left for
New Orleans.
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GOV. TILDEN's SORROW.
Hon. S. j. Tilden telegraphs the follow
ing TO Hon. JOhn f. Seymour:
HOURS OF LETTER CARRIERS.
Mr.. Villas Decides that the Eight Hour
RmIa nnaa Eant Cn.a.- .El.a--.

Mr.. Villas Decides that the Eight-Hour
Rule Does rot Cover Them.
WASHINGTON. FEB. 13.-The Speaker
laid before the House to-day the reply or
the Postmaster General in response to the
resolution calling for information as to
whether the S-hOur law is applicable to
letter carriers. IL was referred.
The Postmaster General states that
there is no department regulation pre-
scrlbing the number Of hours during
which letter carriers are required to work
and that the eighthour law has not bee n
deemed applicable to letter carriers, be-
cause they are not regarded as "labOrers.
wOrkmen or mechanics" The opinion
that the law is not applicable to letter
carriers was, the Postmaster General is
informed, promulgated from the Depart
ment before his incumbency Of his Office,
and no change has been directed since.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
CHURCHILL ON THE RIOTS
THEIR OCCURRENCE USED FOR
PARTY PURPOSES.

Secretary ChiIders Denounced as Tnoa.
Npable-0ladstone Called aTreacherous
Ally OF PranelI-Herbert Gladstone
Proclaimed willing Tool Of tho
Irish Leader.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.--The striking hosiery
operatives at Leicester resumed their
rioting at midnight. The mob was very
desperate and stubbornly resisted the ei-
forts of the police TO break It up. How
ever, after considerable fighting the pos
lice were successful and dispersed the
mob.
THE LONDON SOCIALISTS.
police summons has been Issued res
turnable next Wednesday against Burns,l
Hyndman, Champion and Williams, the
socialist leaders who are blamed for In.
citing the riots Of last Monday.
Lord Randolph Churchill in a speech to-
night remarked sarcastically that perhaps
the government would fnd time to perform
the sober duty OF preserving Oruer In London.
| Everybody was aware, he said, that disorder
| prevailed IN ireland, but until lately no one
| hau Thought that a riot was possible in tha
| streets of the metropolis.
CHILDERs RIDICULED.
He ridioued Mr.. Childers, the Home secre-
| tary, and denounced that gentleman for hav
ing assumed the presidency of "A committed
! appointed TO inquire into the causes OF thss
| recent outbreaks. alleging that the object OF
| the Home Secretary In putting himself at thel
| mead Of the committee was to take care than
| the blame Of the riots was not LAID at the door
| OF the home office.
Lord Randolph Churchill said he believed
| that Premier Gladstone's Parliamentary
"trickery" would di.gust and alarm the coun-
| try. Premier Gladstone and Mr.. Parnel had
combined their forces to overthrow the Con :
| servative Ministry. The charge against the
| Conservatives of trucking 10 the Parnellitea
ne denounced as false.
HERBERT A TOOL.
Herbert Gladstone. he declared was a wills
| Hug tool OF Mr.. Parnel. The speaker said thak
| II The Conservatives returned TO power their
government would be the only one IN Irelands
| John Morley's igrOrance regarding Ireland
was only equaled by his arrogance. Ha
| prophesied that Mr.. Morley would have a
short career as Irish Secretary. Lord RAM
| dolph announced that he intended 10 visit
! Belfast to exchange views on the Irish ques~
tlon with leading men OF that city.
THE COMMITTEE.
The committee Of inquiry appointed by Mr..
/ Chiders consists OF Lord WOlse ey. Lord Ed :
ward CAvendish, sir Henry Holland and
| CHARLES Richie. the last three named being
members Of thq House of Commons. with Mr.
| Chllders rs chiirman. Besides the chairman,
| Lord Edward Cavendish IA the only other
| Liberal on the committee. The frat meeting
\ Of the committee win be held on Monday
/ next.
! Hyndman. Burns, and Champion, the So i
/ cialist leaders, were Served with q summone
| tonight charging them with incitIRg a riot,
| contempt Of the law, eic. They all expressed
| themselves az being delighted ht this action a
! he authorities. Burns said that he would
| utilize 10 his defense some Of Mr.. Chambers
| lain's sOcinlIstic speeches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
House EmnloYes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. BIN the House
to-day a resolution reported from the
Committee on Accounts authorizing the
employment OF two men in tue document
room OF the House gave rise to some little
discussion.
On motion Of Mr.. Cox, OF North Caro-
lima, the resolution was recommitted with
instructions 10 the Committee on Ac-
counts 10 ascertain the number and com
pensatiOn OF the officers and employees OF
the House and report what reduction in
number and compensation may be made
without diminishing the efficiency Of the
fOrgQ-
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PAH.NELL's THREAT.
He Declared He Would Resign II o'shei
was Rejected.

He Declared He Would Resign II o'shsa.
was Rejected.
LONDON, Feb. 13.--The Nelcs states
that Mr.. Parnell at Galway threatened
that if Messrs. Healy and Biggar did not
permit him TO have his own way in giving
the party nomination to Capt. O'shea in-
stead OF Mr.. Lynch, the local choice, ha
would resign and retire from public life
Commenting on this fact the Nel0s says
that the Irish leader made Il clear that he
meant just what he said. The paper
adds: "But this game cannot be played
TOO often. This threat is Parnelps last
card, and it may some day be trumped BY
acceptance, and followed Of necessity byA
resignation"
IRISH POLICE DEMANDED.
DUBLIN, Feb 13.--Mr. Healy in tha
course Of an address delivered to-day at
Montrath on home rule, Tidiculed the
proposition 10 allow the Irish people 4
native Parliament without control OF the
police OF the country. He said San Irish
Parliament without control of the police
would require police protection itself.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
BREAK of THE GoRGEs.
Port Deposits Streets and Buildings
Flooded by Water -Four Feet Deep.

Port Deposits Streets and Buildings
Flooded by Water -Four Feet Deep.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 13.-The warm rain
of last night and this morning caused a
break in the ice gorge iu the SusQuehanna
river, opposite Port Deposit. The water
backed up into town and with such
rapidity that the lower portion was flooded
almost instantly. Several small dwell
ings we're washed away. Lumber yards
and wharYes were inundated, and the
Pennsylvania railroad depot was soon
filled with water to a depth Of four feet.
The telegraph Office had TO be abandoned
and communication with the place was
entirely cut OF.
ICE 20 FEET HIGH.
Parties from there report the low lying
district blockaded with immense quanti-
ties OF ice, piled 20 feet high in places,
but as far as can be learned no lives have
been lost. AT Havre de Grace tenn
porary bridge recently constructed by the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad was COM
pletely wrecked. 1t was reported that
several lives we're lost, but the report
lacks confirmation. Full particulars OF
the food cannot be obtained here tonight,
but heavy damage is believed 10 have re-
suited.
WATER u FEET DEEP.
HARRISBURG. PA, Feb. 13.--The break
in the ice 10 the susquehsnna at this point
occurred this morning. Much damagere-
suited. Az MiddletOwn the water rose
10 IL feet, carrying the ice over both the
Reading and Pennsylvania railroad
tracks, and packing the ice so tightly as
10 stop transportation north Of here. Sew
eral bridges we're carried away.
HARRIsONBURG THREATENED.
HARRIsoNBUKG. VA, Feb. l3.-Raln
and warm weather are carrying OF im-
meuse quantities Of snow on the noun
talns, aud have caused a great rise in all
the tributaries OF the Shenandoah river
and damaging flood Is imminent.
DANGER on THE MISSISSIPPI.
ALTON, ILL, Feb. IA disastrous
Good is imminent along the Mississippi
unless the weather turns colder and locks
up the overlooking streams now pouring
their torrents into the Mississippi. This
river is now almost NJ food height, but is
still frozen solid with ice gorged IN many
place. clear 10 the bottom. There Is
probably at present as much ice In the
river between here and st. Louis as was
ever before known. The Missouri
and many smaller etreame emptying into
~ were reported breaking up yesterday,
and the same report comes from the north
ern part OF this state In respect 10 streams
tributary 10 the Mississippi and Illinois.
Unless these northern foods are checked
by cold weather until the present high
water IN the Mississippi runs out great
flood seems imminent. The river here
rose . inches last night and is still coming
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
heads as though by an impulse of respect,
and not with formal courtesy.
THE ARRIVAL AT NORRISToWN.

IN ANANA Al n ENOhh40AQ " NJ
NORRIsTowN,P PA, Feb. 13.-The funeral
train arrived at the Pennsylvania depot
at 2:41 o'clock, draped in mourning.
Neither Mrs. Hancock nor any OF the i'm
mediate relatives of the dead hero came
with the mouTners from New York. Sec
retary Bayard was recognized by the vast
thr0ng present almost Immediately, but
the quiet looking gentleman who was
rather unceremOniOusly showed into one
OF the four carriages was not known by
any one OF those present, although 1t was
in reality Secretary of War EndicOtt who
was the only other member of the Cabinet
who accompanied the remains here.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession began TO form imme-
dIatelv. and little time was lost in start
ing to the cemetery. b. e. Chain, in his
private carriage, led the way, followed by
the pall-bearers, including Secretaries
Bayard and Endicott. Then came the
hearse, preceding Burgess White and the
Town Council. The Hancock veterans of
Philadelphia were next in the procession,
ana they were followed by the Masonic
organizations of which Gen. Hancock was
a member. An unorganized procession
of citizens formed in line after these pro-
minent organizations had been placed,
among the throng being almost every
clergyman of the town, who accompanied
the remains to the cemetery in an unoffi-
cial capacity.
CROWDED CURBS.
From the depot TO the populated sec
tion of N ain street the procession passed
alongside walks so crowded that the mid
die of the street was finally invaded. The
business houses, hotels and private resi-
dences along the route were closed, aud
the most profound and atfectOnate re-
spect was paid to the passing cOrtege.
The ZoOk Post q. A. r. formed IN line in
front OF their headquarters on Main
street, above Music hall, and with uncov-
cred heads saluted the passing pro-
cessiOn, and when the line had
passed their headquarters, Joined in the
funeral line to the grave. the Loyal
Legion did not stop at the DeKalb street
station, but went on TO the Franklin
avenue station where they embarked,
and proceeded to the cemetery. The SER
vices at the grave consisted simply of a
salute of 10 guns, followed by salvos.
The body was quietly placed in the cata-
comb by the pall-bearers, after which the
mOurners dispersed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

LONDON, Feb. 13.--This was the second
day OF the Four OAK PARK birmingham }
meeting. The race for the Four oaks ma
tionsl hurdle handicap plate was won by
g. Lanes 5-year-0ld, silver Sea, with r.
A. Kirk's 5-year.old chestnut, Marquis of
TayOra, second, and j. j. Tilton's aged
bay mare, Geronalf, third.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
Suspicious OF FouI PLAY

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Feb. 13.--Deputy
United States Marshall Long, whose head
quarters are in this city, mysteriouslY
disappeared on Feb. 4. and he has not bee1
heard OF since. Deputy Marshall Long Is
the principal witness against Auidemorte,
the New Orleans sub-Treasury defaulterf
whose trial is now going on. He should
have arrived In New Orleans a day or two
ago. His friends are beginning 70 enter-
tain suspicious Of foul play.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
sERvIA CHANGES FRONT.
The Bulgarian Peace Treaty to BE Signed
irrespective Of Greece.

The Bulgarian Peace Treaty to Be Signed
Irrespective Of Greece.
LONDON, Feb. 70 "A dispatch from
Vienna says official information has
reached there from Belgrade to the effect
that King Milan has resolved to sign a
treaty Of peace with Bulgaria, no matter
what action the Greek government may
decide 10 take. Servia will hereafter en-
ter In a stronger agreement with Austro-
Hungary.
RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.
LONDON, Feb. IA Berlin dispatch
says: "Germany is mediating success
fully between Russia and Bulgaria for
the purpose Of inducing the former power
to accept the Turco-Bulgarlsn agree
ment.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

wAsHINGToE, Feb. BIN the House
to-day adverse reports were submitted
from the Committee on Post Offices and
Post Roads on bills 10 enable the people to
name their postmasters, 70 regulate the
naming OF post Offices, to facilitate the
delivery OF mail matter, and 70 the regular
sub-letting Of mail contracts. They Weia
laid uDon the table.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
MIR. BIanchnrCI'a ResoIution,

WASHINGTON, Feb. l3.-ln the House
to-day, Mr.. Geddes, from the Committee
on War Claims, reported back Mr.. Blanch-
ards resolution calling on the Secretary
Of the Treasury for Information as 10 mon
eys and funds seized or collected by Cen
erals Banks or Butler while In command
aIaufad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
NnflnnnI Rnnks-

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The pending
business IN the morning hour in the
House to-day was motion TO table the
motion % reconsider the vote by which
the House Thursday passed the bill au-
thorizing national banks 10 increase their
capital stock and change their location
and names. The motion 10 reconsider
was tabled by a vote Of 115 yeas TO 94
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
Exhibits for New Orleans

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.--In the House
to-day MIR. Irion, Of Louisiana, on Dehalk
OF the Committee on Commerce, called un
the bill authorizing the several executlNe
departments 10 loan the New Orleans ex-
posltion certain arucles for exhibit.
Pending action the morning hour expired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

PALESTINE, TEX, Feb. l8.-The knights
OF Labor yesterday declared boycott
against the Howard OH Company, OF this
city, alleging DISCRIMINATION against tneih
INFLAMMATION. The mills have shnt down.
I'be trouble arose over the discharge ofau
ouplueer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
Postponement nr the Conelstorr.

ROME, Feb. 13.--The Papal Consi story,
which was TO have been neld In March
has been postponed till June. The POpe's
advisers consider the concessions 20 the
Vatican, contained in the scheme sub
mitted on behalf OF Germany by Prince
Bismarck, insufficient.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
Rrldrinr the Coosn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-To-day Mr..
Crisp, OF Georgia, on behalf OF the Com
mittee on Commerce, called up and the
House passed the bill AUTHORIZING The
East and West Railroad Company OF Ala
COosa river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
Procodnro HnIea Withdrnvrn-

LONDON, Feb. l3.-sir Michael Hlcks-
Beach, Chancellor OF the Exchequer in
Lord 3alisbury's government, has with
drawn his proposals for amendments 70
the rules OF procedure IA the House Of
Commons which his party introduced as
the first business OF the session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

CoALrNG, ALA, Feb. l8.--The Alabama
Great Southern Railroad express was
thrown from the track last night.
Thirteen persons we're injured, but none
seriously.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

HARRIsoNBURG, VA. Feb. t3.-The
shortage In the accounts Of 8. r. Sterling,
late treasurer OF this county, 70 is now
thought will Approximate 100000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

JACKSON, MISS, Feb. l8.-In the con-
tested case Of Lowe (cOlored). Repre-
sentative, vs. Duncan, the committee to-
day reported Lowe entltled 10 the seat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
GOV. sEYMoURs FUNERAL.
The Last Sad Rites to be Attended Tues


The Last Sad Rites to be Attended Tues
day-COndOieDcss.
UTICA, Feb. 13.-The funeral of ex-Goy.
Seymour will take place from Trinity
Church, Utica, at O'Clock Tuesday,
Feb. IS. President Cleveland telegraphs
as follows:
WAsHINGToS, d. c., Feb. l3, 1895.
I wish the grief of the people VINO mourn
citizen OF national fame and Christian gentle
man of the purest example might Tighten the
sad bereavement and assuage the sacred sOr-
row of his stricken wife.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
GOV. TILDEN'S SORROW.
Hon. S. j. Tilden telegraphs the follow
ing to Hon. JOhn f. Seymour:
NEW YORK, Feb. I3, 1886.
I learn this morning the sOrrOwful intelIi-
gence that the mortal career of your illus
triOus brother is closed. Convey to his rela-
tives, and when a suitable occasion arrives
to Mrs. Seymour, my warm sympathies at
their loss. We have the consolation of know
ing that he passe away without suffering in
fullness of years and mind, aud amid the AR
gest homage Of public esteem.
s. J. TILDEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

At Maiden, Mass, Barretps pond over
flowed last night, flooding the lower
stories Of all buildings on its banks. Ten
thousand cases OF goods In Cochrane's
print and turkey red works
are under feet Of water. The
damage 10 this firm Is estimated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

As early as 8 o'clock large crowds had
gathered IN the neighbOrho0d Of Trinity
mArch and at o'clock almost every
seat In the church except those which had
been especially reserved was occupied.
k1o edince bore no traces OF mourning
ave white cross On black border,
Vnioh rested on the pulpit. Various
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
THE FOuRTH CAR.

The fourth and last car OF the train was
President Roberts car and into this we're
shown the pall-bearers and Secretary Of
War kndicott. To this car also the rep
reseDtatlves OF the family Of Gen. Han
cock were assigned, their names being
here given: Lieut.. Eugene Griffin, Col
William Ludlow, Col. Oliver Russell,
Capt. John y. Weeks and Col. John z.
Nicholson. Slowly out from the city the
train rolled heavily along. Crowds stood
along the tracks, and groups 40 all the
railway crossings, w0rkmen IN the rail-
way yard and shops STOOD With uncovered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
rHOsE d rHE TRAIN.

Within the second and third car Of the
train were the invited persons, Of whom
the list was restricted, at Mrs. HancOcRs
wish, 20 100. All were NOS present. but
those who came were named as follows:
The second car contained seven repre-
sentatives Of the New York COmmandery
OF the military order Of the Loyal Legion.
In the third car were members Of Post
40, G.. A. r., Of New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
BIsMARCK pENOUNcEp.

LONDON, Feb. I3.-The editors Of a
Polish journal printed In the city OF Po-
sen, have been arrested, tried and sentsn-
ced to six months Imprisonment in con-
sequence OF the publications in their pa
per OF an article libelling Prince Bismarck
and the Prusslan Ministers. The publ
cation OF the article WAS due TO the action
Of the Prussian Government towards the
Poles in POsen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

floral tributes were tastefully arranged at
the altar rail and the interstices in the
reading desk were filled with small floral
designs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-18

In the December pilot chart of the
North Atlantic Ocean most singular
change in the water off Cape Hornu Is
reported by Captain Gates, of the ship
L. schepp, while on the passage from
San Francisco to Liverpool He says
that on April 10, while rounding the
cape with fresh breeze in violent
snow storm, the temperature of The wa
ter suddenly rose from AZ degrees to 4s
degrees Judging from this that the
vessel was too close in shore, and not
having seen the sun for II days, he
headed off and after keeping off for
tours, the temperature rell to Az degrees.
Captain Gates further says that on the
previous voyage he noticed this warm
belt close in shore off Cape Horn. an d
thinks that it does not extend further
out than ten miles. Captain Gates
thinks he would have been ashore had
he kept his vessel on in this course half
an hour longer, and he only headed off
by reason of discovering The sudden rise
in the temperature of the water. The
schooner E. W. II. is reported to have
gone ash orsone Sakonet Point, Long Is
land Sound, on November 20 by reason
of not having chart with the above
light upon it although new or correct
ed one could nave seen procured from
any of the branch photographic Offices
without charge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-18

Its area is estimated at . 20, 900 square
miles, and its population is 5000, 70.
1t is a land of deserts, rocks and i'll
hospitable mountains, generally speak
ing, though it has 4 few well watered
fertile valleys, where an abundance OF
tropical and other fru IS are TO be
found, and where grow clover. THYME,
violets and many plants that make tie
air fragrant with sweet odors. Tie
climate is variable and depends more
upon elevation than upon latitude. In
the mountains it is very cold, and in
the wales often intensely hot. At Can
dahar, in the summer, the Il ermometer
is frequently | 10 degrees in the shade,
while in winter. as tie fuel is scarce,
the inhabitants suffer greatly from cold.
At Cabool the snow lies on the ground
for months together, during which me
the people remain in their houses, living
close to their stoves like tie Russians
while the thermometer falls to or &
degrees below zero. Afghanistan was
formerly a monarchy, the crown bong
hereditary i'll branch of the house OF
Suddazy; it is now divided into three
chiefships, Herat, Cabool, and Can.
dahar,