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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
TURKS SHOW FIGHT.
Greeks Fired On and One of Their
Posts Captured by the Enemy.

Greeks Fired On and One Of Their
Posts Captured by the Enemy.
ATHENS, May 21.-M. Tricoupis has
formed new ministry. He assumes pro-
visionally the Offices of Minister Of War
and Minister OF Finance. The other Min
listers are: NJ. Lombsrdos, Interior; NJ.
VOulpiotos, Justice; NJ. Manetas, Public
Instruction; NJ. Theokotis, Marine.
Major D0umriOtis has made the follow
ing report 10 the government OF the fight
ing on the frontier: "Whiie we were
changing sentries as Karravista, at
O'Clock this morning, the Turks opened
fire upon us, and we replied. The firing
soon ceased bnt after some minutes the
Turks suddenly reOpened IL along the
whole line near Nezeros. ! ordered our
fire 10 cease, and the Turks also stopped.
AT O'Clock this morning the Turks re-
newed their firing, this time with artil-
lery from Kara. At 6 O'Clock a Turkish
company advanced with the purpose Of
taking Analip8Is. The Turks are assem-
bling 10 attack our position at Nezeros.
They have captured our post
at Bairaktori. This they sue
ceeded in dong by a sudden rush.
] have ordered my troops TO reoccupy tbs
other positions. All is now quiet" The
government has ordered the Greek COM
mandsr TO avoid provoking hOstilites,
but if the Turks are the aggressors, the
Greeks shall assume the offensive.
EFFECT on THE BoURsEs.
LONDON May 1.-The news ofthe firing
on the Greek frontier to-day unfaVOrably
affected European bourses, and the tone
at the close was fat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
A FEMALE SOLDIER.
The House Removes the Charge of
Descrtion Against Her.

The House Removes the Charge of
Desertion Against Her.
WASHINGTON, May 2L-ln the House
to-day, on motion of Mr.. Morrison. the
order setting apart saturday sessions for
general debate was rescinded, this action
to take effect after tomorrow. Consider
alton Of private business was then pro.
ceeded with, and several bills reported
to-day and on previous Fridays from COM
mttee OF the whole were passed.
Among the bills passed was
one removing the charge Of desertion from
the record Of Franklin Thompson, alias
Seezely. tThis is tue case OF the woman
who for two years served in "A Michigan
regiment az "A soldier without disclosing
her ldentity.) The House then, at 3
O'Clock, took recess until 1880 O'clock,
the evening session TO be for considera-
ton OF pension bills.
The House, at It's evening session,
passed thirty pension bills. and at 10
o'clock adjourned until tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
DINGLEY's SHIPPING BILL.
The House Committee Recommends
that Conference be Granted.

The House Committee Recommends
that Conference be Granted.
WAsHINGToN, May 2l.-The House
Shipping Committee met this morning
and cOncurred in part OF the Senate
amendments to the Dingey shipping bill
and nOn-cOncuTred in several amend
ments and authorized Mr.. Dmglcy 10 re-
port back the bill to tue House with a
recommendation that the House agree TO
the conference asked by the Senate. The
committee were unanimous in support OF
the Senate amendment 10 the shipping
bill designed 10 meet the
action OF Canada but formally
non-concurred in the amendment simply
TO make a verbal change in the confer.
ence. Several other amendments were
nOn-concurred IN. II meets the approval Of
the committee IN the main, and nOn-con-
currence is recommended simply 20 secure
some slight changes in the text. Mr..
Dingley will report back the bill TO the
House at the earliest opportunity next
week. when the House will at once act
upon it as the report will be privileged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Five Drowned,

CHATTANOOGA, May 21.-Five persons
were drowned in the Tennessee river near
LenOir's Station on the East Tennessee
railroad above this city to-day. A negro
flatbOatman started with Dir. Russell and
daughter, Mrs. Samuel =. Jackson and
her little daughter Annie and Andrew
Hall, as passengers from BusselPs land
ing TO LenOir's. When near LenOir's the
boat sunk and Mrs. Jackson. Andrew
Hall, Annie Jackson, Hall Winston col
Ored J, who attempted TO rescue the child,
and Micks Ridge, colored boat hand,
were all drowned. The other parties
were rescued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
ID herein. that Mai. Bal

stated herein, that Maj. Bailey
mad an influence over me, l
desire to refer to several other appllca-
tions of Professor Bells which were acted
on and became patent IN remarkably
quick order, as will be shown ny the
records of the Patent Office. Several
cases are here cited in proof OF this asser
ton, and the AFFIDAVIT continues as follows:
such rapid progress from application
to patents are exceptional, ana few such
instances, IL any, can be found outside Of
Mr.. Bells cases. | stand ready and shall
always be ready and willing to verify
This statement before any court or proper
tribunal in the land.
IL may be added That in the above affi-
davtt Wilbur says he was free from the
effects of liquor when it was made. 1t
bears date of April s, 1856.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
l,OOO WAIVED NM coRPsK.
DISASTROUS DOwNpoURs.
Tracks and Bridges Washed Away
in North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 91.-A rain
storm which commenced at this place
Tuesday morning closed last night. The
total rainfall was eight inches. Tn
breaks in the air line roads between
Charlotte and Atlanta have been repaired.
and trains today resumed travel. Three
breaks occurred on the Charlotte, Column
bia and Augusta road, but they were re-
paired yesterday and only slight delay
was caused in the running OF trains. The
Richmond and Danvile line suffered Sc
verely between Charlotte and Greensboro.
the trestle over COddle creek being washed
away, and one span OF bridge 100 feet
long over the Yadkin river was
destroyed. This causes stOppage Of
travel. The break at COddle creek has
been repaired and transfer will he effected
at Yadkin river on Monday next, Mt which
time travel on this road Will be resumed d.
The Western North Carolina road was
only slightly damaged. The destruction
OF crops is immense, and no estimate can
be made of the loss inflicted on the farm
ing community
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
SURPRISING PoLYGAMY.
"A Favorably Report to be Made on
the 10th Amendment.


WASHINGTON, May 2l.-The House
Committee on Judiciary to-day instructed
Chairman Tucker to report favorably the
amendment to the constitution declaring
polygamy unlawful. There was but one
member Of the committee who did not
agree to the action oil the committee, and
ne only desired further time to consider
IL. Following is the tull text of the
amendment as it will be reported:
Resoiced, That it is deemed necessary by the
TWO houses of Congress 10 propose an amend
ment TO the constitution which shall be valid
10 all lntents and purpose a. part of this con-
stitutiOn when raChed as hereby proposed by
the Legislatures OF three lourths ofthc states;
the proposed amendment to be numbered, aud
TO read as follows, TO wit:
ARTICLE XVI.
!. The marriage relation, by contract or in
Iact, by one person Of either sex with more
than one person OF the other sex shall be
deemed polygamy. Neither pOlygamy nor
any polygamous association or cohahitation
between the sexes shall exist or be lawful In
any place within the jurisdiction of the United
States or any of the States
z. me United states shall not, nor shall
any stale, make or enforce any law which
snail allow polygamy or any pOlygamous as
ISOLATION or cOhRbltatiOu between the sexes.
Tut the United States and every state shall
prohibit the same by law within their respcc-
tive juriedlction.
3. The Judicial power Of the United States
shall extend 10 the prosecution of crimes Of
polygamy, and of polyRamOus association or
cohabltatlon between the sexes under this ar
ucle, and Congress shall have the power TO
declare by law the punishment therefor.
4. Nothing in the constitution, nor in this
article, shall be construed to deny to any Stale
exclusive power subject TO the provisions OF
this article to make and enforce all laws con-
corning marriage and divorce within It's
~ paT n n nj
any power respecting the same within any
State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
MURDERERs HUNG.
A Buffalo Wife Murderer and a
Gambler Among the Victims.


BUFFALO, N. Y, May 2l.-Peter Louis
Otto, the wife murderer, was hanged at
1880 O'Clock this morning. Otto was
drunken candy maker, who seldom
worked and who robbed his wife nj her
earnings at the wash tub. He came home
drunk one day. found her at work at her
tuD and shot her IN the back FIVE times
without previously utterlng a word. No
pailiating circumstances could be urged
in his behalf.
GAMBLER AND CUTTHROAr.
ST. LOUIS, May 2l.-Lee Barnes wos
hanged at Dover, Ark, to-day for the
murder of Charles HOLMAN. John Col
Inns and Russell Watson aided Barnes in
the murder. Collins has been sentenced
to 81 years imprisonment and Watson
Will be tried at the fall term Of court
The men were all OF the same kind, gam
blers and cutthroats. Holman, however,
had accumulated some money and. prop
erty, which his associates coveted and
Barnes planned the murder and robbery,
which Collins and Watson readily aided
IN carving out. Barnes confessed after
conviction.
1000 VIEWED THE CORPSE.
OMAHA. NEB., May 2l.-Jim Reynolds,
aged -, was hanged TODAY at Sydney for
the murder Of John and James Pinkston,
last fall. He made full confession last
night. After the execution about 1000
persons were admitted to view the corpse
as it hung on the gallOws.
PUBLICLY HANGED.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 2l.-This after
noon Louis Kilgore, colOred. was pub
licly hanged at HendersOnville for the
murder of Matte Henderson, a disrep
utable woman, last fall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Killed His Wife and Himself.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, May 21.-To-day
Andrew J. Wiggin, aged 30, a brioklayer,
and his wife. who is very pretty. were
walking through a crowded street CON
versng earnestly but not in manner to
attract attention. Suddenly Wiggin
drew a pistol and shot his wife three
times. The street was full, OF work
people to whom Wiggin and his wife were
known. They gave chase to WfgRin, who,
seeing escape was impossible, blew his
own brains out just as ne was seized.
Domestic disagreement is surmlsed to
be the cause
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
LAWTON AND CLEVELAND.

Miss Colquitt Engaged - Blount
Showered with Congratulations.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Gen. Lawton
called on the President b paw his respects
to-day before leaving for New York.
Nothing was said about Offices.
Chairman Blount Of the Post Office
Committee got many compliments to-day
fightIn the House. He feels sure that the
House will not back down from its posi-
ton.
Cards are out for the wedding OF Miss
Colquitt. daughter Of Senator Colquitt,
and Capt. W. L. Marshall, United States
army, who is now stationed at Milwau-
kee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Alcxnndcrls Murderous Plottera.

SOFIA, May 2i.-rne conspiracy 10 kill
Prince Alexander ard Premier Karayeof
was revealed by Bulgarian named
NJ ichaiioG. VINO states that the conspira-
tors were Capt. Nabokof. formerly OF the
Russian army, a MOntenegrin priest,
some Bulgarians, ard a few M0ntene-
grins. Capt. NabOkof was the ring
leader. All nave been arrested. Prince
Alexander. VINO Is making tour OF Bull
garia, is meeting with oyations every
where.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Presumption aud Timber

WAsHINGTON. May 2l-ln the Senate
to-day MI. DOlph endeavored 20 secure the
setting OF a day for consideration OF the
bin rerealing the preemption and timber
culture act. Objections were made by
several Senators, among them being Mr..
Sewell who SAID he would object TO fur
Their special orders till Fitz-John Porter's
bill had been taken up and disposed a.,
and that he would ask the senate 10 take
up that bill when the bankruptcy bill
should have been disposed Of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
New Lie Saving Stations,

WASHINGTON. May Elm the Senate
to-day the House bill was passed estab-
fishing life saving stations AZ a number
Of places, among them being the follow
ing: one at Fishermau's leland, Va; one
at Lynn Haven Inlet, Va; one at Oak
Island, N. c., and one az Old Topsail In
~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22

Committee on Education held q meeting
to-day, but adjourned ia few minutes
without considering the Blair bill, which
was the special order for to-day. This
action was due 10 "A request from Repre-
sentative Miller, Of Texas, who will IN
tr0duce a substitute measure next week,
and desires II to be considered with the
blair hill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22

WAsHINGToN, May Elm the Senate
to-day Mr.. RiddleberRer offered resou-
ton providing for the printing Of all pa
pers relating TO the nomination OF Mat
lbews as Recorder of Deeds OF the District
OF Columbia.
Messrs. Hoar, Edmunds. Miller and
others objected TO the reception Of the res.
olution as being executive business, and
N was declared not nnMln nrdnr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
South Carolina's INresheGe

CHARLESTON, MAY 21.-Heavy freshets
have occurred throughout Upper Caro-
lima. The Pee Dee river stands thiriy-six
feet above low water, and is SIN rising
Crops on the river are total loss. The
loss Is beyond estimate. Considerable
damage has been done to railroads and
crops 10 the northern and western parts
OF the state.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
The ninrdered lIlssinnnrice.

LONDON, May 2l.-Misslonary Hough-
ton, who, with mis- wife, was murdered
by the natives In the River Tanna dis
trict, East Africa, were Of The Methodist
denomination. The missionaries belonged
TO Cheshire, Eng. Mrs. Houghton was a
young and handsome woman. and they
both were very Jealous missionaries
They went 10 East Africa in 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Dim 81 Co.'S Ifenort.

NEW. YORK, May 2l.-The business
failures occurring throughout the coun-
try during the last week, as reported to
r. q. Dun Il Co., number for the United
States 147, and Tor Canada 20, a total OF
1877 against 176 last week and 1872 the
week previous. The business casualties
seem to be steadily declining in number
throughout the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Rlessed bY die Pnnc.

NEW York, May 2l.-Thomas Byrnes,
Secretary Of the Catholic Young MEMS
National Union, announces the reception
OF a cable dispatch from Cardinal JacO-
bini granting the members Of the union
the apostolic benedietiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Twenty-Nlne KlIIed at Nenin.

COLUMBUS, o., May 21.-The body Of
the little daughter Of Lewis Anderson
WAS found in the cyclone debris at Xenia
to-day, making 20 bodies recovered. No
more are missing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Efnn,s Ernntlon.

CATANIA, May 2l.-'rhe eruption OF
Mount Etna hourly increases. The molten
lava was only two hours distant from
Nlc0losi, eight miles from here on the
slope OF the volcano, when the inhabitants
fed. Many dwellings were destroyed,
but no lives we're l0st. Earthquake shocks
are CONSTANTLY occurring.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
WnlInce,s VictorY.

NEW ORLEANS. May 2l.-Returns from
the Second Congressional district nearly
complete show That Wallace democrat
has 2 plurality over Martin Republican
OF 3.206 and majority over both Martin
and Flagg Of 2,0@. The official returns
will not materially change these figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Illness in Mr.. Hampton's Family

WAsHINGTON, May Elm the Senate
to-day Mr.. Hampton, at his own request,
owing TO illness in his family. was ex-
cused from service as one OF the West
Point visitors. The President pro TEN.
appointed Mr.. Gibson in place Of Mr.
HamDfou
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Jaehne 10 work i'm the laundry.

NEW YORK, May u "A dispatch from
Sing Sing to-day states that Alderman
Jaehne arrived safely az the State prison
there and will be put TO work in the
laundry tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
NavaI Annropriations.

WASHINGTON, MAY 2l.--In the House
to-day MI. Herbert, Of Alabama, from the
Committee on Naval Affairs reported the
naval appropriation bill. IL was referred
20 committee Of the whole.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
The Postal Bi1 Amendments.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Mr. Plumb to-
day moved that the senate insist on its
amendments 20 the post Office appropria-
ton bill. The senate agreed % tho mo-
ton. aud the Chair appointed MeHers.
Plumb, Malone and Call as a conference
committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
DIR. bio Lewis dead.

YoNKERs, n. Y, May 21.--Dr. Dlo
Lewis. the author aud reiormer, died at
bis home here this morning from erysipe-
las, after an lllness Of two or three DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22
Mo Urgent DenclencY nm.

WASHINGTON, Nav 2i.--In tho Senate
to-day tue urgent deficiency bill being re-.
ported by Mr.. Allison, from the Commit
tee on Appropriations. II was passed
without debate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22

81, ne said tsere had been charges made
shat The suit was ordered from improper
,,ll''iEe8, aud r. was only due 10 the gem
'm"n Interested that the reasons for Or
ee'r.hg Toe gut should he made plain, and
.'Rl Hc should be allowed To show that 10
Gus not ordered ~ furtlerance q any
private interest. Mr. Young held tn his
nEHo written statement Of what ae pro.
lVscf 10 prove, but Mr. kanney entered
,l"si emphatic objection 70 iis reading
"Hhe concerning % an oral statement
"om the witness. and finally prevailed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-22


On his leaving 1 accompanied him into
the hall and around tire corner into the
cross hall leading INFO the court yard,
" here Prof. Bell presented me with
SIONbhl. / am fully aware that this Will
be denied by Prof. Bell. and that proba-
bly, the statements have made as 70 my
relations WITT Mai Bailey and
mis- influence will be denied, but
neverthel less, they are true. Mr.. Gray's
cayeat was secret aud confidential dOcu-
ment under the law, and should not have
been Influenced to diYulge the same, but
| did so, as hereinOeiore related. The
caycRt was for some weeks In the file box
on my desk, and could have been taken
therefrom and from the office,
and kept over night without my
knowledge. Prof. Bell, In his
testimony In the Dowd case, admits hav-
ing had a conversation with me In rela-
linn 70 the cavcat, but says, As | remem-
Der, that | declined 10 show him the
eaveat, which is not true. | did show
him tho original drawing, as hereinbetore.
stated. la confederation Of the tact
Morris tribune., 1886-08-18

One of the most striking phenomena
in the trade of this country is the
successful attempts of great syndi-
Gates of capitalists to monopolize
certain branches of business. The
Standard Oil Co., for instance. has
practical monopoly of the refining and
sale of petroleum oil. They have
driven other refiners out of the busi-
ness. Literally thousands of small
dealers have been ruined to swell the
profits of this giant monopoly. But
somewhat Unexpectedly the oil-con-
Stunning public have been benefited.
Kerosene and all the illuminants
made from petroleum is fifty to seyen-
ty per cent, cheaper than when the
local refiners had the field to them
selves. Then the quality of the oil is
far superior to what it was in time
past. While, therefore, the Standard
Oil Co. has been a gricvous injury to
thousands of refiners and merchants,
it has directly benefited the millions
that consume mineral oils. A similar
revolution is taking place in the meat
business. Five large firms,a whose
headquarters are at Chicago, kill the
cattle in the West and send the
dressed meat i'll refrigerating cars to
all parts of the Middle and Eastern
States. In doing this they have de-
prived tens of thousands of cattle
dealers and butchers of their means
of livelihood, for they can sell their
meat to the consumer very much
cheaper than was possible under old
methods. Then the cattle are spared
the tortures of thousands of miles of
railway travel, as they are killed in
the neighborhood where raised.
Dressed meat is now being supplied
to consumers at reduction of fully
twenty per cent. So the meat busi-
ness is undergoing the same evolution
as the Illuminating oil business.
Tho usands of dealers are injured, but
millions of consumers are benefited.
This same monopolizing tendency is
showing itself in all the great indus
tries of the country. Its results SO
far has been to diminish the numbers
of our middle class and heap up
wealth in few hands. While it in
creases the numbers of workers of all
kinds it is adding to their comforts.
The steady growth of these monopo-
lies in various industries has not at
tracted the attention from political
economists and the community its
Importance merits. From Demorest's
Monthly for September.
Morris tribune., 1886-08-18
West Point Cadetship,

am requested by the Secretary of
War to nominate as soon as may be a
candidate for appointment as Cadet
at West Point, who must appear for
examination at West Point not later
than June 18th, 1887. According to
custom will haye the candidate Sc
lected by competitive examination.
The Hon. Geo. F. Cowing Of Fergus
Falls, Prof. J. A. Wilson, of Brainerd,
and Prof. r. e. Denfield, of Duluth,
will act as an examining committee I;
and will meet at Brainerd, Minn., on
the first day of September, 1886, to ex-
anime all applicants.
The candidate must be physically
sound, and be possessed of good
common school education In Reading
Writing, Orthography, Arithmetic,
English Grammar, Geography and u.
8. History.
Dated Angst 10. 1885.
KNUTE NELSON.
Morris tribune., 1886-08-18

At recent meeting of ihe Executive
Committee of the state Farmers AL
lance, the following address to would
be Legislators was adopted:
To the candidates of all political
parties, seeking to represent the
people as senators and representatives
The Minnesota Farmers Alliance
would respectfully request your
pledge and approval of the following
measures.
Will you, If elected, work vote and
in all laudable ways secure the pas
sage of laws embodying the following
principles: ..
First-Uniform and just rates of
transportation on all freights?
Second-In favor of the state con-
trolling railroads by commission,
aud giving that commission power to
fix rates; said rates to be upon a
reasonable rate of interest on the
actual cost of the road.
Third-The shipper shall have the
right to choose his market and the
route to market. Where the use of
two or more roads is necessary to
r, ach the nearest market the cost
over all the roads shall not exceed the
,st of an equal distance on one road
except reasonable cost of trans
ferring from one road to another.
Car load lots should be transferred
without unloading.
Fourth-Establishi the grade OF
wheat upon its food value, to be as
certained by scientific investigation
Fifth-Prohibition Of the adultera'
on of food.
Sixth-Requesting congress to regu'
late interstate commerce in the Inter
| g I of the people. .
Seventh-Prohibiting all public Of
ficers from receiving and using free
passes and transportation on railroad'
Eighth-The establishing of an ex
| perimental station where sclentlh'
investigation can be applied, at stat'
expense, to questions and expert
ments of practical value to farmers
Ninth-Will you, IL elected, us'
the same economy in public affair
that you do IN your private business