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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
FLORlDA's CAPITAL.
Voters Beginning to Scan the New
Constitution,

Constitution.
TALLAHASSEE. FLA, July 25.-The
voters of this section are now manfesting
considerable interest in the provisions OF
the new constitution which will be passed
upon at the polls in November. There is
a widespread desire to become acquaint-
ed with its general tenor, and the changes
proposed are being considered and dis
cussed at length. While it must be ad-
mitted that the newly formed Instrument
is far more perfect, it at the same time is
superior in many respects to the present
organic law. Under the present system
the Governor and Legislature are elected
by the people, and the Governor appoints
all other officers, State and county, eX-
ecutiVe and judicial.
The objection to this plan OF choosing
officers more than any other cause
brought about the new constitution. If
this new organic law is adopted, the Leg
lsiature, Governor, Cabinet, Judges of
the Supreme Court and county officers
will be elected by the people, thus leaving
the Circuit Judges and few minor Off
GERS to be appointed by the Governor.
Provision is made tor the establishment
OF city or corporation courts in several
counties for the trial of criminal causes
arising therein. The life tenure of judi
cial officers is abolished and the tern
limited to few. Whether this Is proper
change remains to be seen by a practical
application of the principle.
The time for the meeting of the Legisla-
ture after 1887 is changed from January
to April.
The office of Lieutenant Governor and
Adjutaut General Will be abolished after
the expiration oil the present term in
January, 1889.
Provision is made for the establishment
of new counties in the State wner it shall
prove eXpedient to do so, which cannot
be done under the existing constitution,
There is scarcely any doubt that the new
instrument will be adoDted by good ma
jOrity, and if so, will take effect Jan. !,
1897. The first general election under it
Will be in November, 1888.
The indications are that Mr.. ). r. Nal
lory, of Pensacola, will have q larger
number OF delegates to the Brooksville
Congressional Convention than any other
candidate mentioned tor the nomination,
but it is not certain that be will have suf-
ticient strength 10 insure his successful
capture OF the much coveted pTlze. 1t
seems, however, that Mr.. Mallory IS gain
ing strength and his friends are hopeful.
Though quite a young man, MIR. Mallory
has served several years in the Florida
Senate and has madea tine record. lie is
a learned and successful lawyer, and has
held manv places OF trust and confidence.
The following lines may be seen written
on a door in one of the buildings OF a well
known institution Of learning and by
many have been attributed to Gen. Bob
TOOmbs
Tra-la, old place OF halowed associations,
With your learned faculty and rigid exami-
nations;
When / have passed to my wonted rest,
May others do oOoisance and call thee blest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26

catership OF the Senate cafe paid good
lncome, owing to the fact that space, fur
niture, gas, fuel and lots OF other things
are furnished at tho expense of the gov
ernment. 1t is claimed by Caterer Page
that Notwithstanding all these advantages
the daily receipts have not been equal 10
the outlay for food, servant hire, wine,
cigars, etc., and after sinking several
thousand dollars he has turned the cafe
over 10 his cashier, telling him to do
the best he can with 1t. 1t Is also
said that the House cafe does not
pay expenses because OF the meagre out
lay by Congressman for the character OF
the bill of fare prepared tor their conye-
nlence. The small lunch counters scat
tered through the capitol building are
more literally patronized by the average
statesman than the gllt-edged cafes. Mel
ther the Senate nor House cafe would do
any business worth speaking of II they
depended solely on the custom OF Sena-
tore and members. They desire ten times
mole from the outside public.
PROGENY OF THE SENATORS.
Generally speaking large families OF
children are oftenest found among those
IN the more modest stations in life.
several OF the gentlemen now in the Sem
ate, however, have "a large number OF
children. Senator Cockrell has nearly
dozen of them running like a stairway
from an infant in arms to a boy in college,
and they are all strong, healthy boys and
girls, who resemble their distinguished
father in many of his characterlstlcs.
senators Evarts, Aldrich, Ingalls, and
Plumb also have large families. Evarts
has thirteen, while Aldrich and Ingalls,
have nine each and Plumb ak. Natures
tavors have not been fairly distributed
among the Senators, Tor Sherman, ALL
son, Manderson, Palmer, Sabin and Stan
ford have no children at all. Stanford
had son who died at the age of II, and
the Senator will never recover from the
loss. Most of his fortune goes to the en-
dowment OF a university for the
free education OF other peoples sons, and
il is one OF his whims to keep the former
tutor OF his boy in his family, and pay
HIM the same salary he, has always been
paid. Senator Sherman has an adopted
daughter, Senator Sabin has two, (the
children OF John Il. Raynard, Of Dakota,
and Senator Palmer has adopted boy,
who Is IN college now, the son OF his
gardener. Senator Hale has four bright,
handsome boys, aged from 10 to IA, and
each of them received 500, 900 In govern
meht bonds from their grandfather, Zach
Chandler, the day they were born.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
NiEXICO'S MADNESS.

The Government Evidently Deter
mined Not to- Surrender Cutting.
Ell PAso, TEXAS, July 25.-Mr. Cutting
was brought before Judge Casteneda last
evening and informed that his case had
become Of such national Importance that
it would have TO be transferred 10 the
First District Court, where sentence
would be pronounced ut some future day.
Consul Brigham tried to learn when
the uIal would take place, but could get
no satisfaction. IL is now thought that
Mexico is determined not to give Mr..
Cutting up. 1T is rumored on the streets
Of Paso Del Norte that "a train load Of
troops with artillery is approaching the
city from Chihuahua. The situation be-
Gins 10 look serious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
KILLED by A TRAIN.

An Atlanta Lad Meets His Death
on the Kails at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 25.-Augustus
Byrd, aged II years, of Atlanta, Ca, was
struck by passenger train on the Penn
sylvaria railroad in the northern part Of
the city last night and Instantly killed.
He had stepped from one track to another
to avoid o train, and did not notice "A sec
ond train coming from an opposite direc-
tion. His companion, Edward Curran,
also of Atlanta, escaped death by lying
down between the tracks. The boys were
on their way to New York, where they
had been prOmised employment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS
Commissioner Miller Makes a Pre-
liminary Report.

Commissioner Miller Makes a Pre-
liminary Report.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-Hon. Joseph
S. Miller, Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue., has made a preliminary report of
the operations of tie internal revenue
service during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1886, of which the following is an alb
stract: Total collections this year $1I6,-
9O2, ,S45. for the previous fiscal year $112,-
All, ,121, increase $4,48l, 724. The cost of
collection for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1886, was about 81, 800, 900, being 3.67
per cent. of the amount collected, and
$155, 900 less than the cost for the year
ended June 80, 1885.
During the year the Offices of the co1lec-
tors of internal revenue have been exam
med as frequently and as thoroughly as
was possible with the limited number OF
revenue agents at command, and the re-
ports of the agent and collectors Indicate
a generally satisfactory condition of the
service. In concluding his report, Com
missioner Miller says: cit is yet too early
to make any accurate estimate of the
total collections for the current fiscal
year. The reports from the various col
lection district. however, and informa-
tion from the larger manufacturing CEN
tres together with the large increase in
the receipts for the present month as
compared with the same month last year,
indicate that the receipts for the year will
be considerably increased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
THE OKLAHOMA BILL AGAIN
Chief Bushyhead TO General Master
Workman PoWderlY.

WAsHINGToN, July 25. - Principal
Chief Bushy head, Of the Cherokees, has
written another letter to Master Work,
man I. V. Powderly, on the subject Of the
Oklahoma bill and the petitions TO Con.
gress In favor thereof, by knights OF La
Dor. 1t appears from Chief Bushyhead's
letter inst the notorious "Capt. Couch,o
who was the leader OF the Oklahoms
"boomers,' and was expelled from Indian
Territory by the military authorities, is
using the Washington committee OF the
knights OF Labor as bis headquarters for
the purpose of conducting mis- petition
business with the Knights and Congress.
In his second letter TO Chief Bushyhead,
Mr. Powderly took grounds in favor OF
the Oklahoma bill. The Chiefreplies:
"All our lands we hold by patent in fee
simple from the government. There is
not foot Of land in Indian Territory thai
Is public land and lawfully open to settle
meDt. Our people have recently declared
that they do not now want TO sell; and II
we ever do, we want TO do as you dO---to
cell our property for what IL is fairly
worth. We nave a government OF our
own, with Legislature, executive officers
and courts, and the treaties Of the United
States soemnly guarantees us the right
10 make and execute all laws for the per-
sons and property OF our own People.
our people do not need, and
would hardly be- benefited, by
government OF white squatters over us,
the first wish of whom would be TO gen
possession OF our valuable lands fol a
Gong, so that they could make money out
of them at our expense. IL is to me a
source Of profound regret that you should
in any sense misuIderstand this question.
The frank, manly tone OF your first letter
led me TO hope that from such an oryanL
cation we need not fear injustice or agra,
rian violence, and | am still inclined to
hope that more careful examination OF
the question will place you q" the side -
iustice and huuannityV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
SUFFERING ON LABRAD0 R
30 LIVES SACRIFICED TO III u
COLD sINCE MARCH 1.

An Indian Guide Brings a Tale of tn RI "a
BILE Suffering, Privation and DEATH tn
st. John-The Seal Catch Poor a . d
the People Left without Foof GK
Rsimsnt.
ST. JOHN, N. f., July 25.-An Indian
guide and government interpreted, |, who
has just returned from Cape Chidls sy, the
extreme northwestern point OF Labrador,
reached by sledge, gives a heart.3nding
account OF the terrible destitutien and
sutferings which the Esquimaux and In
dian farmers are enduring along the La.
brador coast. On Cape Chidley 80 souls
are distributed over an area OF several
miles.
WITHOUT FOOD.
The entire food supply gave out early in
March. The seal catch was very small.
AS the season wore on the 4al failed
TO come near enough to shore tote caught.
The cold was intense, aud mafy old pe0-
pie died OF exposure and laQf or nourish-
ment. On June u, when TIM guide left,
the mercury stood at IL below xsIasGnd
had been lower. The ice for seveARI
hundred miles was solid for a depth &C.
from 10 to 100 feet. and snow was plea
mountains high.
80 LIVES SACRIFICED.
At least eighty persons have perished
since March between Cape Chidley and
Cape Mugford, and only four survivors
were found in the rude shanties along
the coast. These accompanied the guide
to Cape Mugfcrd. The bodies OF ten VIC
Tins were found frozen stitf, Their
clothes had been taken from them, evi.
IDENTITY to help keep life in the bodies of
the miserable survivors, who In turn had
died while out fishing or after SEAL
Seventeen bodies were found along the
shores. Twenty-fOur persons, including
six women and three small children, per-
isned at Camp Mugford.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26

WAGNERs NEW OPERA.

Tristan and IsoIde' Scores n Great
Success ut Bayrcuth.
BAYREUTH July 25.-In the presence
Of an immense audience the lrst perform
ance of "Pristan and Isolde" began at
o'clock to-day in the Festival Theatre. II
met with success surprising all expecta-
tlons.
The success achieved by the pece was
quite equal 70 that obtained by the ME-
Delungen Ring, and the Par5ilal perform
ance, which was unabridged, lasted until
10 O'Clock. The Imperial ROYAL and
Ducal Opera Houses OF Vienna, Munich,
Dresden, Karlsruhe and Weimar sent
their best artists TO do honor TO Wagner.
Others came from all parts of Germany,
and even from England and Holland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
KILLED HER HUSBAND FIRE.
Continued Abuse Drives a Miners
Wife to Desperation.

PITTsBURG, July 25.-Thomas ballard,
a colored miner OF Mcdonald, Pa, died
tonight from the effects Of injuries re-
ceiyed week ago in quarrel with his
wife. ballard frequently assaulted his
wife, and on the night OF July l6 came
home intoxicated and com mmenced abusing
her. She demonstrated with him, but as he
evinced no disposition to desist IN bis
ill-treatment she threw can of carbon
oil over him and then set fire to his
clothing. His cries brought assistance
and the flames were eXtinguished but he
was so terribly burned that all efforts TO
save his lite were without avail and he
died tonight in great agony. Mrs. Dal-
lard has not been arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Condition OF Baldwin Crops.

MGLLEDGEvILLE, GA, July 25.-On yes
terday your correspondent interviewed
several of the most prominent farmers in
Baldwin and found out that not near an
average crop Will be made. In the south
ern part Of the county rain is needed; in
the northern part they have had too much.
A long the river bottoms some o! tue farm
ers nave planted corn as much as four
times. The farmers are all very busy now
killing grass. WatermelOns and peaches
are plentiful, but the fruit is not near as
delicious as the average,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
VICTORIA FAvoRs COALITION.
Her Majesty Makes "a Personal App
peal to the WING Leaders.

peal to the WING Leaders.
LONDON, July 25.--Lord Salisbury was
cordially received by the Queen at o.
borne House. IL Is reported that htr
Majesty has made a direct person al
appeal to Lord Harrington and other
Wings to join the new Ministry. Lord
Harrington attended conference held
yesterday evening at the offices OF the
Liberal4 Unionist Association, at which
be announced his rejection of Lord Sais-
bury's overtures. The announcement was
applauded by the meeting. To-day the
Queens messenger arrived at Devonshire
House bringing special dispatches from
the Queen to Lord Harrington,
who atterward held IA consultation with
Earl Derby. Lord Salisbury will return
from Osborne Tomorrow. He has asked
Lord Harrington and Earl Derby to meet
him. There IS intense excitement in the
clubs over the prospect OF royal interfer.
ence IN the cause OF a coalition Ministry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Ilurninp of a Church

AUGUSTA, GA, july 26, "a. M.-Thls
(Monday morning the Christian Mission
church, near the toll gate, on the Sum-
mervlle road, was buried TO the ground.
The church was erected only a few
months ago through the efforts Of Rev.
G. 5. Lucas ut cost or $1,000.
and was situated In the middle of
a growing section Of the city. Regular
services were held Yesterday and lncen-
diaries must have done the work. The
fire department responded promptly but
cnnld not gave tko siructnre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
NATURALIZATION IGNORED.
Turkey Counting Clash with the
United States.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 25.-The Porte
has issusd a circular to the Governors
Of the various provinces instructing them
to enforce the law which stipuiates that
the naturalization of Turkish subjects
abroad shall not be recognized. 4. The Gov.
ernors are requested In the event OF tbe
return to Turkey OF the class referred to
10 continue TO treat them AS Turkish sub
jects and not permit consular interyen.
tlon in their cases. The issuance OF the
circular at this time is mainly directed
against numerous Americans returning
from the UnIted States as naturalized
citizens OF that country. The American
Consulate has refer ed the matt n to
w Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
English Oarsmen Win.

HAMBURG, July 25.--splendid weather
favored the regatta here to-day. The con.
test between the Thames Club and the
Berlin Rowing Club, which was the prin.
cipal event, resulted in victory for the
Engli oarsmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Death of u Representative

WAERENToN, Ga, July 24.-Hon. NJ.
II. Shurlay, Representative from this
( WARREN county, died at mis- home, at
Norwood, last night AZ $3.50 O'Clock, OF
OF the throat. His remains
will be inferred at Norwood this after
noon at O'Clock with knights OF Honor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
SHOT AT sURKENCY.
A Quarrel Over soc. Ends in a Re-
sort to Buckshot.

sort to Buckshot.
JEsUP, GA, July 25.-Bleck Commons
shot Tony Williams with buckshot last
night at Surrency. 1t seem that Com
mons owed Williams 50c., and when
Williams asked him for the money he
raised his gun and fired at him, five buck
shot entering Williams stomach. Will
liams is seriously wounded, but the ply
sician thinks ne VIII recover. Commons
tried to escape this afternoon on the down
train, but the Sheriff, having been notified,
was on hand to meet him at the train,
and he is now in Jail awaiting the arrival
of the Appling county Sheriff. Both are
cnlnrpd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Found Hanging to a Tree.

New HAVEN, CONN, July 25.-The
dead body of Charles Lockwood, who
murdered Matte Randall at Morris,
Conn, was to day found hanging TO
lune tree in q strip Of woods npt lar from
tie scene OF the crime. Whether Lock-
wood took his own life or was lynched -
% question tonight in Morris
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26

pa ii aLE, July ga special says
slOen bow county, KY, the two Crit
|NA Wbesl, Under arrest for stabbing
'ekng Coz, attempted to escape, by
Ivy and knio,S1 S1'aole Milton down. Milton
Cher. iyu Ill., one and mortally wounded
Il y Wheeler so, uo Srittendens attacked and
selling o9,e.lIlously for reporting them
'uor without license.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Cnllnnsn nr a Rnsiness RniIdinr.

sr. LOUIS, July 25.--k large six-story
brick building at the corner OF Washing
ton avenue ard Ninth street, and occupied
by the simmons Hardware Company, col
lapsed tonight. The loss is $S5, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
The EcumenicaI Conferences,

LONDON, July 26.-The Wesleyan
Methodist Conference in session here has
decided TO appoint committee to cons
slider the oposition to hold the Ecumen.
ical Conference In the United states In
1891. The American church Will be askt d
to appoint committees TO confer with the
English comm ittee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
'"'annah's Public RuiIdino

CcepteG' r'l iSON, July Ex-senator Brown
a Federo{g : SloQOO0 for the new Savan-
ulA tho -, building which the Senate
tSierday bUnury civil appropriation bill
lood mes, 5,e,G,ause he thought the amount
Y this 6sca'ine demands ofthe work dur
'otd 20, SE, Sidoy ear, and that next year ne
eee SlOO,O00 more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Not 90 NerY Non.PoIiticnI.

ST. LOUIS, July 25.-Judge Advoca ate
McCarry. Of District Assembly No. l0l Of
the Knights OF Labor, has been nominated
TO contest the Congressional district
which Nj. Glover now represents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
spain's Convention with England.

BARCELONA, July 25.-Thousands OF
merchants and operatives assembled to-
day 10 protest against the commercial
convention with England, which has just
been ratified by the Chamber OF Deputies
IL was resolved to request the govern
nent to resign. Violent speeches were
made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
Marine News.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Arrived: Steam
ers ChattahpOchee from savannah, Wya-
noke from Richmond and Seneca from
Newport News. Arrived out: Rugia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July rs An explo.
sion has occurred In the government mag.
azlne near this city. About forty per.
sons were killed and several injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-26
sENATOR9 NOT FPICuREs.

Mr.. Page who has charge Of the Senate
cafe is putting on "A very poor mouth and
claims he il losing money on bis venture.
According to his story, the members OF
the American House Of Lords are not
worth "a pinch OF snuff as good eaters,
at least when the bill for solids and deli
cacies has TO he paid out Of their own
pockets. Caterer Page came all the way
IRON Name, upon the invitation of SEN
ator Frye 10 preside over the Senate cafe,
with the expectation Of growing rich
furnishing refreshments for Senators.
Page has become disgustod and
has left the capital poorer than he came.
The general impression has been that the
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