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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
senllnp the Rcnubllcans.

COLUMBUS. o.. March 23.-The House
Committee on Privileges and Elections,
which has been making an Investigation
into the alleged election frauds at Gin
cinnati, will submit a report tomorrow,
recommending that harlan Republican J
be seated In place OF Butterfield
(DemocrAt). The report declares that all
The Republican members are entitled 70
their seats, which includes nine members
VINO we're given seats at the beginning OF
the session, aud one on prlma facie show
lnR made bF tle cummItlee.
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ELK POINTS ICE GORGE.

Railroads Badly Damaged-Trahic
AbandOned-No Lives Lost.
YANKToN, OAK, March 23.-The ice
gorge in the Missouri river. near Elk
Point, still continues solid and the entire
district between Sioux City and Elk
Point Ia under water. All che Chicago,
Milwaukee and So. Paul tracks are sub.
merged and In many places the roadbed IL
entirely washed away. Trains east OF
Elk point have been abandoned. The rail
road bridge across the Sioux river has
been carried away. The people OF Jeffer-
son are moving 70 the hills and the water
is rapidly rising. The railroad has
a large force Of bridge-hulders and track
layers waiting for the floods N suhside 30
that the track can he repaired, but In is
not thought that trains will be run over
the track for several days after the gorge
breaks away. no loss Of life is reported,
but great damage TO live stock has been
done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
TELEPHoNE ORLIGATIoNs.
The Supreme Court OF Indiana Re-af
firms its Form ct Decision.

The Supreme Court OF Indiana Re-af-
firms its FOrms Decision.
INDIANAPoLIs,M March 23.-The Supreme
Court today decided the last of the tele-
phone cases. The necision is by Chief
Justice Niblack. 1t covers the constitu-
tionality OF the two laws passed bv the
last Legislature for the regulation Of
telephone affairs. The points involved in
the law reducing rentals having previous
ly been decided Ia the cases Of Hackett
against the State and In this court it re-
affirmed It's former opinion bV simply
calling attention to 1t. REGARDING the
nOn-discriminatiOn act the court holds at
length that a telephone company is a
common carrief. and as such is subject
to all the regulations which the law i'm
poses upon common carriers, 1t cannot
therefore refuse service TO any person
who demands it and fulfills the legal re-
Quirement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
WESTERN UNIONS MONOPOLY.
Kansas City Papers who Broke Agree
ments Want Government Lines.

Kansas City Papers Who Broke gree
ments Want Government Lines.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The House
Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
conducting the telegraph investigation.
to day began its inquiry concerning al
legged attempts Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company to coerce newspapers
IN the Western States into making EEK
elusive Contracts" etc. Il. Nj. Ayres APP
peared IN behalf OF the Kansas City
Tunes aud Kansas City journal, and sub
mitted q statement by j. A Mann, secre-
tary and business manager Of the JONrRdt,
together with letter from Morrison Num-
ford, proprietor Of the Times, and several
communications that had passed between
the latter and Western Union managers
relative to the news contracts of the Times.
MIR. Mann's statement was read to the
committee.
THE EXCLUSIVE CLAUSE.
1t describes several contracts entered
into with the Western Union, aud submits
the form OF one of these contracts, in
which the newspaper is bound to give the
Western Union Company all OF its special
business or pay higher rates for such
matter as may be transmitted through
the Western Union. The statement
saws no open contracts were ever
offered this newspaper. All, of whatever
date or rate, had contained an exclusive
service clause. These contracts were
violated by the newspaper only after a
long and weary effort TO obtain fair
measure OF reliet from the telegraph CON-
pany, and after repeated oppressive eX
actions upon the newspaper. and 1t y
charged that the telegraph company has
violated the spirit il not the letter OF the
contract. The communication concludes
with statement that the protecting
power of the government must step IN and
perform the telegraphic service OF the
country just as 1t does the mail service.
BROKE THEIR AGREEMENT.
w. B. SOmerVille, of New York, Super
intesdent Of the Press Division OF the
Western Union Company, replied briefly
Ia the sta ement read by Mr.. Ayres. H.
said the Western Union had two special
rates-one open to every newspaper and
| another SO per cent. lower to papers that
signed agreements to serd all their news
over Western Union wires. Both of the
Kansas City papers had signed that
| agreement voluntarily, and both had
broken it. The Western Union Company
had simply notified them that contracts
would be abrogated II they persisted in
breaking the agreement by sending theil
news over other lines. The papers nae
signed the agreement TO get advantage o.
the reduced rates.
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Indian Apnronrintions.

WASHINGTON. March 23.-The House
Today went into committee OF the whole
on the Indian appropriation bill.
On point Of order the appropriate n
ior an annual allowance % Capt. Pratt.
superintendent of the Indian school at
carlisle. Pa, was stricken out.
Mr. Nelson. of Minnesota. then
announced that as Capt. Pratps
scalp had been taken he Pro-
posed TO have other scalps, and he
raised similar points against like appro-
prlations for other Indian schools As fast
rs they were reached. Pending decision
upon one OF these the committee rose.
o.. Messrs. Wellborn OF Texas, Perkins OF
hansas and others surrounded Ar. Nell
son and appealed IN him 10 depart from
uls policy in regard to the Indian bill. but
ae al,e was obdurate, and az 4:4j O'Clock the
House adjourned.
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OVERCoME BE- vERrIGo.
Secretary Manning the Cause OF Start
ling Rumors.

Secretary Manning the Cause of start
ling Rumors.
WASHINGTON, March 23.--Secretary
Manning had slight attack of vertigo
late this afternoon, and sprained his ankle
in trying TO save himself from falling.
He had walked over from the Cabinet
meeting at the White House, and walked
up the stairs. At the head OF the second
flight be became dizzy. He was taken
home in carriage, and tonight is rest
ing comfortably. His accident was wit
messed by several persons, and his taking
home by many more, and several alarm
ing rumors ak0ut him resulted. His
physician says tonight that bis condition
is favorable. He had gone without lunch,
and 1t was then near his dinner hour, and
the exercise had been 100 much for him
on an empty stomach.
Tonight Col. Lamont, who had just
been up to see the Secretary for the Presi-
dent, said that he was resting cOmtorta-
bly, and seemed to suffer little save from
his sprain, which was painful. His sprain
will keep him IN the house tor several
davs, but no other ill-effect is likely to re-
suit.
The Secretary's Illness, DIR. Lincoln
says, was caused by prostratiOn from
Overwork. He has been working very
bard and had great many things on his
mind lately and the result was this pros
tration. In spite of the hopeful view OF
the case taken by DR.. Lincoln some of tue
friends OF the Secretary are exceedingly
anxious about his condition and consider
it quite serious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
ENGLAND's CRISIS.
All Efforts to Eject a Compromise Prove
Unsuccessful.


LONDON, March 23-The Daily Ne,os,
referring TO the political situation, says;
"All efforts to effect compromise have
failed. The crisis Is on the land question
because that was the drst question TO be
presented TO the Cabinet. Messrs. Cham
berlain and rrevelyan are iustas mplHca-
bIYoppused 20 the home rule scheme. Pre-
mier GladstOno is mucn annoyed bv erro-
ueOus reports of bis scheme which have
been given 20 the pubic. The authentic
statement will show that his project DIFF
fers widely from the published account
Ofit"
BRIGHT WON OVER BY THE PREMIER.
John Bright, the Patt uait Gazette say $,
since his interview with Mr.. Gladstone
on Saturday, has been more in favor of
the Premer's scheme of Irish govern
ment. The gossips at the time averred
that MIR. Bright strongly opposed MT.
GlAdstone's Irish proposal From what
the Gdsetts says this statement was all
wrong, for the paper declares that Mr..
Bright was struck with the ingenuity and
originality of the Premler's scheme.
Mr.. Gladstone will announce In the
House OF Commons tomorrow the date
upon which he viii make his statement in
relation 10 Ireland. II Is probable that
- - "''' P"'e"'iI SAPi@A" s"o "~'"'
Of his proposals..
The Dltfy Nelcs believes that no definite
home rule proposals have yet been sub
mitted to the Cabinet, the attention Of the
ministers being engrossed with the Irish
land scheme,
LEAGUE CANDIDATES DEFEATED.
DUBLIN, March % In the election OF
work house guardians At Listowe,
County Kerry, 10 day all the National
League candidates were crushingly de-
faafaH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
PINS AND SWITCHES
Strikers Successfully Foil Missouri Pa
rife Ofnctais.

Strikers Successfully Foil Missouri Pa
cinc OnciaIs.
ST. LOUIS, March 23.-At 1880 O'Clock
this morning the Missouri Pacific railway
officials attempted to start freight train
from their yard in this city, but as usual
without success. After the train had
been made up and was about In start the
fireman deserted the engine, but private
detective in the employ OF the railroad
acted in his place. A start was then
made. bet after going a short distance the
engineer found that he was leaving
about half of the train. A coupling
pin had been drawn and the train
cut into two. A second start was
made, and this time the switch was found
TO be turned the wrong way, and a third
start was made necessary, which proved
equally unsuccessful, for the strikers had
again uncOupled the cars and the engine
had started of alone. After several more
unsuccessful attempts had been made to
start the train the engine was finally
backed to the roundhouse. A large force
of regular police and private detectives
we're present at the time, but their efforts
to guard the train were futile. No con-
6ct between them and the strikers oc-
CURED. No arrests as yet have been
made,
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BELLS PATENTS.
Government Papers in the Suit Filed at
Columbus.


Columbus.
COLUMBUS, o.. March 23.-District At
torney Krumler, OF Cincinnati, this after
noon filed in the United States court in
this city government papers to
test the validity of the Bell Tele-
phone patents, the defendants named in
the petition being the American Bell Tel
ephOne Company, corporation under the
laws Of Massachusetts, the Central Union
Company, under the laws OF Illinois; the
Erie Telephone and Telegraph Company,
under the laws of Massachusetts; the
central District and Printing Telegraph
Company, under the laws of Pennsylva-
mia; the Cleveland Telephone Company,
the City and Suburban Telegraph Com
pany, the Union Telephone Company, the
Buckeye Telephone Company, under the
laws OF OHIO, and Alexander Graham Bell.
THE GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS.
The attorneys for the government named
in the petition are Solicitor General GOode,
District Attorney Krumler, Allan g. Thur
man. GrOsvenor p. Lowry. Hunton Il
Chasdler and Charles Il. Whitman, Of
special council. Process was issued di-
rec'ing appearance by MAY |, and reqnir-
ing that the answer be fled on or before
June 1. The petition, with the accOmpa-
nying exhibits, makes about 75 pages Of
pamphlet printed matter. The points have
been made public in the press. Taylor e.
TavlOr have been retained as lOca cOun-
sci by the defendants. 1t is understood
that the first question to be considered in
connection with the case will be that of
jurisdiction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
The Chinese Restriction Act-UniOn-
Pacific Affairs.

W WASHINGTON, March 23.-To-day's ses-
sion Of the Cabinet was devoted to con-
sideration of measures designed to secure
more rigid enforcement of the Chinese
restriction act, particularly with refer
ence to preventing the landing of Chinese
la0orers on fraudulent certificates. 1t
vas represented that trouble constantly
arises in cases where immigrants claim
TO baye lost or mislald their certificates,
and bring witnesses to prove that they
were in this country at the time of the
passage Of the act, and were actual
ly provided with the certificate
prescribed by law, which entitled
sncn persons to return TO the United
States after visit to China. Another
question considered by the Cabinet was
IN relation to the affairs of the Union Pa
ciic Railroad Company, and the steps
necessary TO protect the governments in
terests therein. A statement prepared at
the Treasury Department shows that of
ten million per cent. bonds embraced in
the 135th call, So, 440,350 are held 10y ma
tional banks to secure circulation and
public moneys.
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KNIGnTs 0F INDUsTRY.
A New Labor OrgaDiz ,tion on the rapi'
At the Hub.

A New Labor OrgAniz atom on the rapis
At the Hub.
BosToN. March pa rumor has for
some time been current in labor circles
here that a new secret order resembling
the Knights Of Labor and TO be called the
Knights Of Industry was In course Of for
nation. Inquiry yesterday showed that
the report Is well founded. A number OF
meetings have been held, correspondence
opened with labor leaders and a preamble
and declaration Of principles proyis-
ionaliy adopted. In a few days perhaps
public meetings will be called and
action taken for the incorporation
Of the order and securing members.
Strikes will be discouraged and arbitra-
tloh advocated. A congress Of leaders will
PROBABLY be held IN September, The new
order Ia not intended To antGgonize the
Kuiehls OF Labor but 70 supplement IL.
and its promoters believe they will have
the sympathy and assistance OF the older
ORGANIZATION.
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A Probability that the Renegade was
not Routed by Mexicans.
WASHINGTON, March GA telegram
was received at the War Department this
morning from Gen. Crook saying he would
start to-day from Fort Bowie to San Ber-
nardino to receive the surrender OF Ger
OnimO and his followers. The fact that
Gen. Crook makes no reference to the
alleged attack on Geronimo by Mexicans
and his surrender to Lieut.. Maus is con-
sidered at the department as conclusive
evidence that nothing of the kind occurred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24

Applications for New Assemblies Pour
log into Headquarters.


CHICAGO, March 23.-Applications to
the knights of Labor for permission to
organize new assemblies have been pour
ing in so rapidly that the Executive
Board have decided not to admit any new
assemblies TO the order until alter the
next quarterly meeting in June. A
prominent Knight said that this action
had been forced on the order by fear that
any body of new men having
grievances against its employers
might be admitted just before
contemplated strike and force the
Knights to support them before the new
members bad shown their loyalty 70 the
organization. This rule excepted no one,
but ia cases where district assemblies are
confident OF good faith on the partOf appli-
cants they are empowered to allow them
TO Join some existing union without regard
10 their being workers AZ the trade Of
which the Union II composed. The cloth
ing makers, both male aud female, have
organized. and await their opportunity 10
add LOCO more names TO the roll OF the
knights OF Labor.
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Civilized Indians.

EUFAULA, |. A., March 25.-Deieeates
frem tbe 1--WE CIVILIZED tribes Of Indians
IN convention here have entered into a
com pact, plndging Themselves that no
nation party % the compact shall. WITH
ont the consent Of all the other parties,
eede or iu amy manner aiierate in fha
United states any part Of their present
territory. Provisions are made Tor pune
i4hment Of or me, cnar g. 81 citizenship
rom one nati1n 20 another and me eun-
preston OF the sale Of ardeht spiriAA
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TROOPS UNDER ARMS.
Preparations Beiog Made at Kansas
City TO PreveEt kiOting,

Preparations Beiog Made at Kansas
City to PreveEt kioting,
KANSAS CITY, March % The State
Adjutant General has ordered the seventh
Regiment of Militia OF the city to assem-
bic nightly at their arsenal for drill until
further orders. There is general dispo-
sitiOn to regard the strike with growing 2
seriousness, though it is impossible TO an
alyze the situation at all tiuitely.
Tne packing houses are running to-day
with reduced forces, but the supply OF
animals for slaughtering must soon be
exhausted il the strike continues. A
Bumber OF mills are also preparing to
close. 1t is said there are about 1000
loaded freight cars IN the various yards
awaiting transfer or shipment. The rail-
road superintendents OF the various lines
have arrived mere this morning to hold a
meeting this afternoon. Gne strikers
were engaged in secret e0unciling all the
| morning.
NO ANIMALS SHIPPED.
Not an animal was shipped out of this
city from the stock yards yesterday, and
nothing but very small trade was done.
The Armour Packing Company IS arrang-
ing TO ship a quantity OF its provisions
down the river by boat.
The smelling works at Argentine will
be compelled to shut down If the strike
| continues, disemployiDg 500 men.
The truckmen employed in handling
freight are forced into idleness, and
the clerks will soon feel the effects OF the
| blockade. Business is stagDated just at
the opening Of the busy season. The side
tracks are filled with loaded trains await
ng transportation to points east and
west. The express companies are receiy-
ing perishable freight at the owners risk.
The supply of coal is considered sufficient
to continue the city's industries for some
time, and hence there is no danger OF OBJ
structiOn in that respect.
WHOLESALE HOUSES IDLE.
On account OF the strike wholesale and
bbing houses are suspending portions
OF their force. Cracker ana candy f9ctO-
Ties closed tonight. and other establish
ments are preparing 10 close. The lum-
Der yards will have to suspend in few
days ii the blockade continues. The
manifestations OF violence made
by the strikers at seda-
liza and Atchison to-day Indicate a
change OF temper since the Inauguration
OF the Missouri Pacific strike. Strong
hopes are expressed mere that some action
will be taken at the superintendents'
meeting tomorrow that Will lead TO q sell
tlement OF the trouble with the switch
men, and raise the general embargo upon
business.
SUBURBAN LINES RUNNING.
Various lines are running freight trains
to terminal points within five or ten
miles OF this city and thus handling local
freight. Four engines with cabOsses
got Olt today, 1t is reported tonight
that the Hannibal and St. Joe company
mas arranged TO forward through freight
Dy way Of Atchison. The strikers at the
request OF the owners moved several cars
Of perishable freight this afternoon so
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go YEARs FoR nIs FonLY.

An Attomptto wreck a Train TO Ruin .
NeighbOr Reacts.
DETROIT, MICH, March 2S.-Sunday
night ties were placed on the Michigan
Central track near Galesburg. but the OBJ
structlon was discovered in time 10 prevent
serious damage. Last night Henry sey-
mour was arrested and confessed me
crime. lie 80 d he had grudge agalnss
a neighbor. aud placed the ties near ms
house, hoping to direct suspicion againss
him. This morning In court he pleaded
guilty and was sentenced 20 ~ y, ars IN
The peniteniiary, just 40 hours after the
crime WAS committed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
Pnhlic RniIding Needs.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury sent to the Senate
to-day a communication from the suner-
vislng architect Of the Treasury calling at
tentiOn 10 the necessity for and recommsn.
ding appropriations In excess Of the limit
OF the cost originally fixed for the follow
ing public buildings; GreensbOrOugh, N.
c., 1000; Jackson, Tenn, $4,000; Ok
ford Miss 40 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
Fnced win Iiines.

DENIsoN, Tx. March 23.-The strikers
made move to disable an engine TO day,
but as II by magic a force OF deputy
sherifs appeared armed with Winchester
rifles. They ordered the strikers 10 stand
back and stood ready to fire az the first
man tnat made q break. The strikers
made no further attempt TO stop work.
Five Of the leading KNIGHTS we're arrest
"a. Tho Knights swear that no freight
lrhln ahall move.
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was on the train, told him TO look out at
the crossing. The track was torn up for
distance OF 200 yards and Will block the
road until workmen can he sent out and
repair It. An examination of toe rails
showed that the fish plates had been re-
moved and thrown upon an embankment'
The bolts had been removed and the nuts
then replaced. The knights OF Labor
deny all knowledge OF the villainous work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24

BRUSSELS, March 23.-Reports from the
mining districts state that conflicts be-
tween the striking miners and troops cOn-
tinue. TO-day's reports say that many
more persons on both sides have been
wounded at Seraing, and one Of the strik-
ers was sbOt dead by troops. Brecken-
camp and a number OF other German An
archists who took part In the disorders,
have been arrested.
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1000 Tanners Go ont.

WILMINGTON, DEL, March 23.-All the
employees in Inc morocco leather tan
neries, numbering about 1000 persons,
went on strike to-day except few who
were permitted TO fEish up some perish
able stock in process of manufacture.
The reason assigned is The failure of the
manufacturers to meet committee of the
Knights OF Labor to readjust the prices,
hours and details Of work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24

LONDON, March 23.--Slr Edward Thorn
ton, the British Ambassador at COnstan-
tinOple, has been instructed 10 assure the
ultan thar Lord Rosenberg viii con-
tnue the friendly policy towards Turkey
adopted by Lord Salisbury, ana that II is
not the intention at present OF England 10
recall Sir Henry Drumm0nd Wolf, the
British High Commissioner IN Egypt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24

NEW YoRK, March 23.-Between 1000
and 5000 cluak-makers have been on a
strike iOr some days against the system
Of middlemen, or small contractors. de-
siring % deal directly with the manuiac.
turer. These are people who work outside
OF the factories. To-day the ins de work.
ers, numbering 1000. and the cloak.cut-
ters, numbering 800 IN addition, struck 10
support their brethren.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON. March 23.-Che Chair
laid before the Senate to-day a number OF
House bills. Among them was the bill
granting pension OF $4,000 year to the
widow Of Gen. Hancock. On motion of
Mr.. Blair that bill was at once passed
Mr.. Blair stating that it had been this
morning considered by the Pension Com
mittee of the Senate.
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ALBANY, n. V. March 23.-CoY. Hill
to-day appointed Mary Seymour and
Mary Wilson OF New York, Mary p. Nor
gan Of Brooklyn, Mrs. Carrie l.. Dins-
more OF Orleans county, and Ida VI.
Blake Of Putnam county, NOtarles Pub
Tic for their respective counties. This ac-
UvontaU
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snnin,s go NIinlster

MADRID, March 23.-Senor Muruago,
the new spanish Minister TO the United
states, will start for Washington next
week. Prime Minister 5 'gasta and SenOr
MOret, Minister OF Foreign Affairs, have
instructed him % make every possible
concession In order 10 secure a treaty Of
commerce between the United States and
the West Indies.