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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
A Knights OF Labor JournaI.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 4.--General Sec
retary Turner, Of the Knights Of Labor,
to-day issued a general circular to the
5000 local assemblies calling for gen.
eral expression of opinion regarding the
establishment OF a public newspaper to
be conducted In the interests of the organ
izatlon. The scheme was suggested at
the late convention at Cleveland.
"The Equity Official journal OF
United Labor" is to be its
titled but whether 1t shall be daily or
weekly still remains to be determined.
The answers to the circular are to be sent
to the general secretary soon enough for
him to formulate plans for presentation
to the convention which meets at Rich
mond October 4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
A S2OO.OOO RIaze.

NEW YORK, Sept. A disastrous fire
broke out at 5:10 o'clock this evening In
the Pullman Palace Car Company's shed
In the New York, Lake Erie and Western
railroad yard at the Provost street cross
ing, Jersey City. The fire is su posed to
have been caused by the exp piosiOn of a
barrel OF kerosene. 1t spread in all drec-
tions with frightful rapidIty and in less
than an hour had destroyed q large
amount OF property. There were eight
Pullman sleeping cars in the shed. Two
Of them were hauled out uninjured and a
third partially burned. The other five
were totally destroyed. They were valued
at $16, 900 each. The other rolling stock,
buildings and contents destroyed bring
the total loss probably above $200. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
GLIMPsEs IN GERMANY.
The Catholic Question Again Becom-
ing Acute-Pay of Printers.


ing Acute-Pay of Printers.
BERLIN, Sept. 4.-The Catholic ques-
tion again threatens TO become acute un-
der the concurrent declaration OF the CON-
ference OF Bishops at Fulda and the
congress at Breslau. Baron Heremanu,
In opening the congress, asserted the
right of the church to absolute liberty In
directing religious orders, including that
OF the Jesuits. Herr Won Windthorst,
recalling the concession already obtained
by the church, declared that he would
never cease to struggle until her full
claims were conceded. The North Ger
man Gazette again warns the agitators
that the government has given them the
furthest limit and will never allow the re-
turn OF the Jesuits.
The German COmpositors' Society, one OF
the strongest unions in Germany has gain
ed victory inits dispute with the Frank
tort employers. 1t WAS a test struggle.
The men have obtained a 6 per cent. in
crease of wages and n reduction of the
working hours to ten daily.
The synod OF Old Catholics Will meet in
Vienna on Sept. to nominate a Bishop
for Austria. 1t ie probable that the choice
of the synod VIII fall on DIR. Jean Freder-
lone. Professor OF Theology at Munich.
The congress will also arrange pro-
gramms for the Worlds Congress OF Old
Catholics, which 1t is proposed to hold In
Vienna In 1887.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Indiana,s Seventh District.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 4.-The Demo-
cratic convention OF this (tte ESeventh) J
a split and the nomination OF two candi-
dates, Messrs. Bynum and Bailey. The
disputed candidates. were referred to the
State Central Committee. That body in
turn referred them TO the District Com
mittee, aud a new convention was ORDER
ed, to consist of the delegates present in
the May convention. IL was held to-day
and Mr.. Bynum was nominated by de-
cisive majority. The opponents Of MIR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
TEXAS DROUGHT.
$4,000 Bushels of Seed Imperatively
Needed by the People.

$4,000 Bushels OF Seed ImperativeIy
Needed by the People.
CHICAGO. Sept. 4.-Rev. John Brown,
OF Albany, Shackletord county, Tex, is
In this city for the purpose OF represent
Ing to the business men the needs Of the
people who are in the droughty region.
He says that a scope of territory thirty
miles wide and 800 miles long is totally
destitute, no rain having fallen during
last year, and the crops being an entire
failure. he says there are fully 10000
families requiring immediate relief. Most
OF them emigrated to their pres
ent homes when very poor.
They obtained government, State,
school and railroad lands at a merely
nominal figure, paying about all the cash
they had in advance, and depending on
crops for future payments and for sup
port. The terrible drought this year has
deprived them Of all support, and rem
dered them utterly unable to seed their
farms. Recent rain has placed the
land In good condition for fall
sowing, but II seed be not
soon sown the season will have passed.
Mr.. Brown Is trying to raise a sufficient
amount to seed the farms. They estimate
that 1t will require %, 900 bushels OF wheat
and 10000 bushels OF corn and oats. The
matter has been presented TO the Board
OF Trade, and that body will take prompt
aad active measures for the relief Of tn Q
sufferers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
The Canadian Fisheries,

TORONTO, Sept. Am Ottawa special
says: AS result OF the correspondence
which has been going on for some time
past between the Canadian and imperlal
authorities orders have been issued by
the English Admiralty office to the COM
mander OF all English war vessels cow
along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to re-
port at once TO Halifax tor duty. They
will be used to assist the Canadian cruis-
ers In projecting the fisheries, and also TO
look after and protect the Newfoundland
haheriee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4.-The strike OF the
coal miners at Beviere, Mo-, has been
temporarily settled and the men have
agreed to go back 70 work at the old rate
OF wages, with the understanding that II
business shall warrant II on Oct. their
wages shall be raised 10 the desired
amounts. IL businessis still duh az On at
time the men will quit again and hold out
until their demands are GRANTED.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
ca. si,nonton Made Judge

CHARLESTON, s. c., Sept. 4.-Hon,
Chas. IL. Smonton has been appointed
United States District Judge in place of
George 3. Bryan retired. Mr.. SimontDn Is
a leading mem Der OF the bar OF this state,
and was recommended by a large ma
iOrity of the citizens,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Fire at Athens.

ATHENS, GA, Sept. 4.-Last night the
beautiful residence OF Prof William
Rutherford on Milledge avenue was
burned TO the ground. The fire was evil
IDENTIFY caused by rat gnawing at
match. With the exception of little
silverware everything was lost. The loss
is So, 900 and the insurance $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Eire ut Petersburg.

PETERSBURG, VA, Sept. 4.-Fire this
morning destroyed the Tobacco Exchange
building. the ground floor Of whicn was
occupied by E. r. Beckworth & Co. az a
drug store. The total loss is S25, 900. The
Tobacco EXohange has an insurance on
its building Of $l2, 600 and Beck with 4 Co.
OF 81, 100. The Chief OF the Fire Depart
ment, X. II. Curtis, was severely injured
by falling bricks,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Belfast's Police,

BELFAST, Sept. 4.-The government has
decided to permanently increase the Bel
fast police by 800 men aud to erect new
barracks in the quarters where disorders
are most likely to occur.
Sir John Stewart has offered to sell 10
his tenants his Tyrone estate, on the
twenty years. purchase plan, provided
they buy II all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05

THoMAsvILLE, GA, Sept. A gen.
tleman at ThOmasville has in his posses
sion one dollar silver piece, United
States money, bearing date OF 179S. On
one side is the face of liberty with thir-
teen stars OF America, and on the Ameri-
can eagle are the words "E Pluribus
Unum."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Fierce FInmes on Lonr IsInnd.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5. 1910 A. MA big
fire Is raging at Long Island City. De-
mays sash and blind factory, and Dono-
hue e. Quinn's planning mill are burned to
the ground. A large three-story brio k
hotel. owned by Joseph MCGEE, is now IN
flames. Que OF the largest business blocks
In the city is Threatened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Sinking of a Lighthouse Tender

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4.-The United States
lighthouse tender Ivy, while making
soundings at Turner's Island, eighty
miles above this city, yesterday after
noon, struck n snag and sank in twelve
feet of water. The crew escaped and
saved the boats safe and papers. The
boat was valued at Sl2, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Newananer Changes.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Sept. 4.--The Daily
Journal purohased the Daily Chronicle
to-day for $4,000. The publication OF the
Chronicle will be discontinued. II. w.
Austin, late OF the Chronicle, will begin
the publication of the Times next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
IA Tunnel Dawes In.

PORTLAND, ORE, Sept. News has
reached here that the eastern end OF the
Northern Pacific tunnel, under construo-
tlon through Cascade mountain, has caved
In, and that nine men were buried under
are not obtainable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Dies from HIS Iniuries.

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 4.-CharlIe Dennis,
VINO was cut by negro Saturday night,
died tonight. 1t is supposed the shocks
hastened his end.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Gen. lloyd AspinwaII Dead.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. 4.--Gen.
Lloyd AspInwall. OF New York, who had
been stopping In Bristol with hfs family.
was stricken with aLoplexy at . o'clock
this morning and died at noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05

Death of Hrs. Branson.

ATHENS, GA, Sept. 4-Mrs. Ewing
Branson, wife Of Superintendent OF Pub
lie Schools Branson, died at the hotel this
morning. Her remains left this afternoon
for her home in Tennessee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
DYING at a FuneraI,

PARIS, Sept. An. Leroux, cashier Of
the banking house OF the Rothschilds,
died OF apoplexy while attending the fu-
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
A EnfnI NIisfaI,e-

JEsUP, GA, Sept. 4.--Johu Sanders,
coored, took a pill Of blister plaster last
night through mistake, thinking it was
blue mass, and died this morning from
the effect OF IL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
GERoNIMo's BAND CAPTIVE.

TOMBSTONE, ARR, Sept. 4.-John
Slaughter, owner of the san Bernardino
rancho, arrived here to-day. He states
that Geronimo and his band OF forty
bucks, squaws and papooses were captive
To Fort Bowie.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
MIR. Taulbee Renominated.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 4.-The Demo.
Gratis Of the Tenth Kentucky district have
renominated Hon. w. r. Taulbee for Con-
gress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
Geronimo Surrenders.

NoGALEs, ARIz., Sept. 4.-Informatlon
has reached mere that Lieut.. Clark ar
rived at Calabazss last night with intelli-
gence from Gen. Miles, that while the
latter was marching side by aide with
Capt. Lawton, Geronimo came up, saying
that the Indians were out OF provisions
and ammunition and were faint and hun
CRY and that they would give up their
arms and surrender uncOnditionalIy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
ALABAMHs FIFTH DISTRICT.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Sept. 4.--James
f. Cobb has been nominated for. Congress
by the Democrats Of the Fifth district.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
COLUMBIA FEELS 1T.

COLUMBIA, ). c., Sept. 4.--Another very
distinct earthquake snOck was felt In this
city tonight at 0:27 O'Clock. The vibra-
tion lasted about fifteen seconds. The
shock succeeded, as usual, in clearing
all the large houses in the CITY OF their oo-
cupants. The City Council tonight ap-
propriated $1,000 for the Charleston SUI
ferers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
MORE DAMAGED PROPERTY.

CHARLESTON, Sept. 4. 10 p. NAT 0:30
O'Clock tonight another earthquake shock
of about five seconds duration, the fret or
the day, startled aud shook up the people.
II was not nearly SO severe as the shock
last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
ATLANTA's FUND.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 4.-Fbe committee
appointed by l.. p. Grant, chairman Of
the mass meeting held a few days since TO
take some action towards aiding Charles
ton and her people in their present ca
lamity. met At the Office Of Mayor Hillyer
this morning. Alderman Collier, who
had returned from Charleston, was pres
ent. and in a clear and concise manner,
pictured the situation. He said that the
people Of the unfortunate city wero sut-
tering more by reason OF losing their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
ACOUITTAL OF MRS. BUNNELL.

WHILE TRYING TO RECOVER HER BABY SHE is
CHoKED BY HER slsTERs-IN-LAw.
PITTsBURG, Dec. % (Specidb.-It was happy Christ
mas day for Mrs Bunnel who this morning acquit-
ted of the charge of poisoning " Eddie" Thaw. her
eighteen-y eaold nephew Mrs Bunnell completely
overcome by announcement of the foreman. Tears
her cheeks and she cried OUT Not guilty
Thank God. Not gutyw When she had sufficiently re-
covered her composure leave the courtroom she was
conducted a carriage and driven TO the home OF her
aged mother who had passed slceplcss night There
was q joyful meeting, after which Mrs. Bunncll re-
entered carriage and driven to the home OF her
husbands parents to get infant child after which she
returned mothers place. Upon his mothers death
Eddie" Thaw, then infant, was practically abail.
doned by his father, James 1haw who Is relative OF
the millionaire. William Thaw. and he was reared by the
aunt who has just been acquitted or his murder one OF
the most interested spectators at the trial has been James
Yard, Editor OF ihc Monmouth Democrat OF Freehold
~ j., and cousin OF Mrs. Bunnells. To-day he was
much incensed at Mr. Bunnell for shaking hands with
James Ihaw aud IN his anger enreated Mrs Buhhcu 10
bring her baby and live with him in NewJcrsey.
IL learned tonight that excl ing scene OccnrIe1
when Mrs. BunDell called at the home or her husands
parents and demanded possession or her BABY shc was
that when Mrs Bunnell first arrested her husband
removed to his fathers house and allowed his motheri
law shift for herself and he even so ncglectiu OF
his we's interests that he not in the courtroom ts
morning when the verdict announced. Mrs Bunnen
and who accompanied her compelled to force
by her husband she made frantic effort to gain posses
sion Of IT, she seized by two sterslnaw, who
attempted To choke her Mrs. Bunnelrs party interered
aud the former succeeded in capturing the baby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
THE FIRE RECORD.

PAINT WORKS BURNED IN WILLIAMSBURG"
Fire broke out at 1890 O'Clock yesterday morning III e
dryingroom the fourth hoor ot tne iaise
brick building In Lorimer-st. between schoies anu
Meseroe sts Brooklyn. The building was occupeu ny
Pfeitcr Lavenberg paint works At the ume Oh 'ne
fire the fifty men employed in the building were AZ "orA
and they had much difficulty IN escap'ns, ~ -, ,
o-,,ono,t Tbomas O'Bren one Of the work
men. Jumped from the thiTd-story WINDOW 10 'iic
street. breaking his leg. He was taken 10 'ne
Eastern District Hospital. When the hremeh arr'eu
the fire had gained such beadway that second anu Ia
third alarm ere quickly sounded In snort tne aue
building was mass of flames. The hremen .ouno ucm Iht
cuv In lighting the ire, and at one time IL was louSn
that several houses around the pins t oaS
would he consumed The flames soon set nic " c ooi
nj the large foursory brick school house IN
directly back OF the burning building ana aUoibS m
Hall The bremen after vigorous night III
ting out the ames with slight damage TO tne sshooi% %
ng The nre was then connned to the one DuuinS wnn
with its contents was completely consumed Inc oss ls
estimated $4,000. The building was lorheriy
by the Monmouth Brewing Company. Ex-Aluerlnan ~
J9hn Raber was the The property now belongs 10
the Williamsburg Ma uf .cturers Nationai Danh, "en
leased It to the paint III IL three months ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
FLAMES OF MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN.

policeman saw smoke sung from the basement
of the brownstone building, No. 25 West tour'cehtn
St., at a. m. yesterday. and called the hrenen IN
time to head off flames which had crepe up in.o ~.
goods store of George Heathers Co.. on the first
floor. Much of the stock in the store was exposed
ON shelves and on frames over the counters IN such
a fashion that the fire would have made short work
of it in few more minutes; but the hanes were
put out so quickly that many hght aruces "elo
onlv singed slightly. The flames had started mys
erously among some rubbish and uhsod STOCK In the
basement and had burned out that part OF the
building Nothing had been damaged above tno nrsc
floor It was believed that no person was In the
building when the IRE stated. Tho damage TO the
stock is placed at $4,000, and to the building AZ
al 900 Mr. Heathers said yesterday that MS STOCK
was worth about $4,000, and probably was Insured
for less than that amount He in the store until
midnight on Friday night he said and was the last
uerson TO leave it. Then everything was In ORDER
He said he could not account for the iirc. one OF
Fire Marshal Sheldons assistants was investigating
the ira vcsterlay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
THE WILL OF MRS CAROLINE A. WOOD.

GIFTS TO COLLEGES, MISSIONS AND HOMES FOR
THE AFFLICTED.
Boston, Dec 25 (speeidD.-Mrs Caroline A. Wood, who
died at Cambridge December g. left large property
be devoted charitable purposes She was the widow
of Caleb Wood founder the Wood Memorial Church OF
Cambridge. to the effect that Mrs. WOODS
bequess of legal force account OF provisions
the will of her husband II said that she had the
use OF the property that it ultimately to go to
heirs mentioned by Mr.. Wood This story is without
foundation The estate was given TO Mrs
Wood with absolute power Of disposal, the sole
provision being that In died ntestate the prop
erty should be equally divided among his and her heirs
There children OF Mr., and Mrs. Wood living The
nearest relatives are neccs and nephews OF Mr. Wood
who is thought intend to contest the will made by Mrs
Wood. II they unsuccessful the property VIII be dis
trbuted follows $4,000 to Wellesley College. $4,000
Bats College. $4,000 TO the Avon Place Home, Cam
bridge; $4,000 to the American Board OF Foreign Mis-
sions $4,000 for the purpose OF establishing Home In
Cambridge for Aged Women, and the remainder To bc
held in trust and used for the benefit Of poor women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
TIE PRISONERS NOT IN ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS Dec. 25 (SpecaD.-The news of the arresto
the express robbers genuine surprise to thu
officials and agents Of the company In this city, who
have all along announcing that they werc promptly
informed of every move made by the detectives Tue
statement that the prisoners would arrive in St Louis
this forenoon by tho Chicago and Alton Railroad was
sufficient to keep a half dozen reporters up all night
and as soon as the train arrived Ia Fast St. Louis
was yist1, but the prisoners were not found fno
conductor said that ho had no such passengers. ana
the conductors Of all other Chicago trains said oe
same his led the reporters to believe that no
prisoners we're either in Chicago or In some town In
Illinois. An attempt then made to lind tho
woman who was sLadowed by detectives at time OF
robbery. She is known by tho name Of Sidney os'
trsn,ier she could not be found. Circuit Attorney
Glover WIS at the -Four Courts and the Union Depos
early this forenoon, hoping TO hear the arrests OIL
cialiv confirmed. Mr. Glover said that hc believed
that the story published was substantially true, az
he hal learned on good authority that the fopoco
had been traced from Kansas City TO chicago no
did not think, however, that the prisoners "cuh
return without requisilion. Tho general impression
here is that the detectives holding tho prisoners
IN some secure place. hoping to obtain Information
that will lead 10 the recovery Of plumber. Another
.tory Is given tho authority Of Cleary, OF tho
pnkertor agency. who Is stationed here, that Cn-
cnnatl uceotve has arrested some people Tor grand
larceny and that the prisoners have been mistaken
tvr eA pr,ss robbers
iotnor-ngham was furnished tursey dinner
no hl. uuIner. He tod her that no tcl'
sure no would be released In short u'ne. W
hole they've caught Jim Cummings" s'n no. anu
II they have believe he VIII vinusa'e me- me. . am
rsatest curiosity regarding tho personal Appearance
81 the prsoners. and asked again and again Il any
Ssscripton of them had been published ana they
III s,do any statement. I'D know Jim Cummings
~ ~ q minute IL they let see him; but, though he
IN d me he had two pals ON tho PLATFORM did nos
SEQ them. ~, ..,.n, A..
II rherod Chief OF Police In Chicago, to day, asking
persons accused OF the express robbery had been
arrested lhe reply that three persons had
been captured, that they had In teir possession
aboIt so.OOO, and that tho officers had started "a
st Louis with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
THE COLOR LINE ON SOUTHERN ROADS
PROTESTS FROM THE BLACK PEOPLE WHO OBJECT TO
UNJUST DISCRIMINATION

PROTESTS FROM THE BLACK PEOPLE WHO OBJECT 10
UNJUST DISCRIMINATION.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 25.-The continued discrim
nation against colored passengers by the Southern ra
ways is question which be ignored much longer
Bishop Turner frequently called attention to the
poor accommodations for colored passengers who are
forced TO pay The colored Is made the
retreat for the white whenever the wish 10 ACT
In a manner which would not be tolerated In the
white car The coored preachers OF this city, headed Dy
Bishop d. A. Payne, have started protest a%naso % ' s
discrimination which is attracting puDlic attenuon ~
well from the justice OF their claims as from the
charges their signatures In printed protest
these colored men say:
The reason ITSELF however carefully examined so ar
extenuating conduct renders all the ofe repre-
hensibc objected 10 on the ground OF cAa.
Is of moral unhness because te pas
sengers afraid OF being morally contaminated since ne
of the owest white brothe finds no dcut IN 10 %
bishops Of the church give offence Nor on
the ground undiness the nraty and eefan
dressed coored lady gentleman experiences e m
obvated by placing roads, which per-
Objectionable In this respect either wihte VI
Nor vet are we objected TO Of color although
that the alleged THIS clear from the iact tna' ~
is well known can travel ali over the
coach in che closest proximity to the most astdous
white lady or gentleman without eIperencng ,he acy
than that become objectionable which fenners @
IL M an 'e NOR ir t snrh mean deestable
spirit .. T.,
the cars then accommodations should be equal and back
well white should be protected against the intrusion
in view OF the injustice practsed and until remedy Is
found. do pledge ourselves to our influence 10
discourage possible. excursions camlrneetngs
and all travelling not absolutely necessary over roas
where such distinctions made" The cOl0Ied preacl
crs throughout the State made this subject the topic
their discourses last Sunday