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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
PENSION VErOES.
The Senate Unanimously Passes the
Romiser Bill Over the Veto.

The Senate Unanimously Passes the
ROmiser Bill Over the Veto.
WAsHINGToN. Aug. 3.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Blair called up the report OF
the Committee on Pensions in the case Of
the vetoed bill giving a pension to Mary
j. Nottage, and he proceeded to state the
merits of the case.
Mr.. Platt followed in an argument that
the President had mistaken his function
in regard to legislation by Congress, and
had himself usurped legislative powers.
He gave statistics to show that President
Cleveland has vetoed more bills than all
the other Presidents together.
The question was on the passage of the
bill, notwithstanding the objection of the
President A vote was taken and resulted
26 yeas to 10 nays, a party vote, except
that Mr.. Wilson, OF Maryland, voted in the
affirmative. So, two-thirds not voting IN
the affirmative, the bill was not passed.
The vetoed House bill, granting PEN
sion to Jacob Romiser, was then taken
up, and Mr.. Wilson, Of Maryland, eX-
planned that the President had acted un-
der a misrepresentation he having been
Informed that no application had been
made to the Pension Office, while, in fact q,
an application had been made. The bill
was passed over the veto by unanimous
vote-50 yeas to nays. The Senate at 6
O'Clock took O recess till 8 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES.
The Conferees on the Bill Finally
Reach an Agreement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The sundry
civil bill, which has been regarded as the
main obstacle in the way of a speedy ad-
journment of Congress, was agreed upon
by the conferees to-day, The coast sur
vey item insisted on by the Senate re-
MAINS substantially as it passed the SEN
ate, while the provision for the protection
and improvement OF the Yellowstone
Park is the same as that made in the
original House bill. The clause in relation
to the occupancy by the government
bureau OF the Pension Office building is
modified so as to place the building under
control of the Secretary OF the Interior
and no outside bureaus are to be placed
IN the building until it is completed. The
Bartholdl statue item insisted on by the
Senate remains in the bill. For the pro-
lection of public lands 1000 is allowed.
For the survey OF swamp lands the Senate
amendment increasing the appropriation
from $4,000 to $4,000 is adopted, and OF
the $4,000 appropriated tor general sur
veys $4,000 is made applicable to defray
the expenses of field work.
The bill in its present shape makes an
aggregate appropriation OF S22,65I ,5lO,
being an increase Of 5 ,345,9S5 over the
amount appropriated by the House bill,
and a decrease of $1,760, S64 in the appro-
prIatiOn made by the Senate. The appro-
priation is also less by $40, 897, $50 than the
departmental estimates, and $3.54S, 236
less than the appropriation made by the
last sundrY civil bill.
In the House to-day Mr.. Randall sub
mitted the conference report on the
sundry civil bill. The reading of the
report consumed nearly an hour, and as
5 O'Clock WAS near at hand MIR. Holman
insisted that its consideration go over
until tomorrow, saying that the increa sed
appropriation for the salaries of officers
was unexampled.
MIR. Randall replied that most of the
officers whose salaries were increased
were in the Land Office. The report was
then agreed to by vote of 1926 yeas to 26
nays, and the House at O'Clock ad-
Journed.
The Senate tonight again took up the
conference report on the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill, and after considerable
debate the report was adopted by vote
OF q yeas to IA nays.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
EXPLOSION OF A BOILER.

Several Times Condemned bue
Never Replaced by the Company.
PoTTsvILLE, PA, Aug. "A large
boiler, which formerly belonged to an old
camel-backed locomotive engine, now id
use In the shops Of the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Company at Lansford, Pa
exploded with terrific force at about noon
to-day. The shops employ 400 hands, and
40 macbinists are employed in the build@
ing in which the boiler was situated. Sd
far as heard from IA men were injured
one killed and two others are expected I'd
die. The boiler was put in fifteen yearS
ago, when the shops were built, and has
been condemned several times. The ma.
chine shop is a total wreck and the black,
smith shop Is partially destroyed. Thd
loss will be heavy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
The COnferees to Meet a Week Be.
fore the Next Session Begins.

The COnferees to Meet a Week Be
fore the Next Session Begins.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Senators Cul-
lom, Platt and Harris, and Representa-
tives Reagan, Crisp and Weaver of Ne
braska, the conference committee on the
Interstate commerce bill, met this even
ing. The principal points OF difference
between the Senate and House bills were
fully and freely discussed, and all the
conferees manifested disposition to
make concessions and a determination to
reach an agreement. 1t was not
advisable, however, in view of
the important interests 10 be
affected by the proposed legislation. to at
tempt 10 frame a modification of either
measure, and it was unanimously agreed
that the committee should meet in
Washington week before the next ses-
sion begins and make such notifications
in the pending bill as may be agreed
upon. The whole subject is before the
conference committee, and both Senator
Cullom and Judge Reagan are confident
that an agreement will be reached and a
satisfactory measure passed early next
session
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Cutting East Bound Rates.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The Chicago pool
roads, it was openly admitted to-day.
have begun cutting east bound freight
rates, aud three or four OF them
are vigorously fighting each other for
traffic. The Lake Shore road is charged
with being the aggressor, and last week
secured over one-quarter Of all the tonnage
taken out. This week it and the Fort
Wayne road have been rivaling each
other, and between them have cut thu
grain rate cents and the provision rate
8 cents per hundred pounds. A refusag
TO tage the Chicago and Atlantic road
into the pool and dissatisfaction over the
percentages recently awarded are stated
as the causes leading to the break.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
CaIifornia,s New Senator.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Aug. 3.-At Re
publican caucus OF both houses Of the
Legislature last evening A. p. Williams,
a prominent merchant of San Francisco
and chairman OF the Republican State
Central Committee, was nominated for
United States Senator. Both houses Of
the Legislature met at ! O'Clock to-day
and put the causus action into effect by
electing Mr.. Williams TO the vacancy
caused by the death OF Senator Miller.
George Hearst was the Democratic nomi-
nee. The vote stood Williams, TO-;
Haarst "a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS.
Senators Decline to Provide for the
Pay of the Employees.

Pay of the Employees.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-ln the Senate
to-day Mr.. Allison reported back from the
Committee on Appropriations the House
Joint resolution to continue the apprOpria-
tions temporarily until Aug. 3. Messrs.
Plumb and Edmunds objected to present
consideration.
Mr.. Allison asked that the objection be
withdrawn, and stated that il the resolu-
tions were not passed those employees
whose compensation is provided for in
the sundry civil bill could not be paid for
the time intervening between the last day
OF July and the day when that bill would
receive the Presidents signature.
Mr.. Plumb declined to withdraw his OBJ
lection, being willing, he said, to leave
with the House the responsibility for it's
tardiness IN sending the appropriation
bills to the Senate. The change OF the
rule in the House, by which seven or eight
of the general appropriation bills were
taken from the Appropriations Commit
tee, had not gone deep enough. He might
particularize to show where the blame
rested, but as the House tolerated the au-
tocracy which controlled its business, it
became itself responsible for all delay.
The joint resolution was placed on the
calendar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Prenarinp for the End

prospect that any of the appropriation
bills will be sent TO the President toni ght
The enrolling clerks are hard at work on
the bills and expect 10 nave them ready
for signature tomorrow, but between six
and seven hours Will necessarily be spent
in comparison of the suudry civil and
river and harbor bills. The Cabinet was
in session about three hours to-day ar
ranging the affairs Of the departments in
anticipation of the speedy adjournment
of Congress. The Cutting and Rassures
cases were also considered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Cinclnnati,s RrickIayers.

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. 3.-In conse.
quence OF the decision by the BrickIayers
Union TO not work where non-union hod
carriers are employed, contractors have
everywhere stopped all work, with here
and there trifliDg exceptions where a
little finishing no is TO he done. This
throws out the entire bricklaying force in
the city, and indirectly stops work for all
other branches of the building trade.
The only outlook at present for relief lies
In importing workmen from other points.
There are predictions that this course will
be pursued, as the contractors are firm In
their determination to not yield.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Five Children Drowned

OTTUMwA. IA, Aug. 3.-Monday after
noon three children OF william Hauk liv-
ing three miles from Keosauqua, a grand
child of Hauk's, and two children by the
name of Gillette went TO Des Moines and
five of them went in bathing. One fell in
a deep hole in the river, and in trying to
extricate the struggling one all five were
drowned. A little girl on shore was 80
confused that she lost ber way home, and
it was not until O'Clock that she reached
the house Of a neighbor and told her tale.
The children's ages ranged from 8 to II
yearB,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Alahnma's ELECTION.

MONTGOMERY, Aug, 3.-Specials from
all over Alabama show unexpected victo-
ries for the Independents In number OF
counties. Tuscaloosa elects the oppOsi-
tion candidates for the Legislature. Col
bert, Macon, Lee, Chambers aud Greene
counties all went Republican or lnde-
pendent. AtCOlbrene, in Lowndes coun-
w, in the heart NJ the black belt, Arthur
Haynes shot aud killed James A. Dudley,
both white. They belonged to opposing
Democratic factions. The majority for
the Democratic ticket is overwhelming.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
STOLEN STAMPS.
The Perpetrators OF the Minneapolis
Post Office Robbery Run Down.

The Perpetrators Of the Minneapolis
Post Office Robbery Run Down.
CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 3.-An important
arrest was made to-day by Pinkerton's
National Detective Agency in the capture
of Thomas Finnegan, David Shanahan
and Noyes s. Thompson, charged with
being implicated in the robbery Of some
$4,000 worth OF stamps from the Mime
apOlis post office on the night OF July =.
The most sensational feature OF the case
is the fact that ShAnahan, who ls said 20
have been the first man that received the
stamps, is supervisor OF the town of
South Chicago, and is under very heavy
official bonds for his good conduct in Of
foe. 1t seems that Immediately after the
robbery George b. Kidder, Chief Inspec-
tor for the Post Office Department in this
division, put the matter into w. A. Pink
ertOn's hands.
OFFERED FOR SALE,
A short time ago the latter learned that
large numbers OF stamps had been pri-
vately offered to number of Chicago
merchants. Last week l.. Il. Crandall, OF
No. ia Wabash avenue, was approached
by a man named Frank WIcks, whom he
had formerly known as commission
merchant here. Wicks wanted him to
take several thousand dollars worth OF
stamps, and finally bargain was struck
and the rate Of payment YVES fixed at 90
cents on the dollar. Mr.. Crandall In
formed Mr.. Pinkerton OF the affair and a
trap was set for Wicks. Yesterday the
latter, accompanied by Noyes S. Thomp-
son, or the county infirmary, arrived at
Mr.. CrandalPs place of business and In
the presence Of disguised Pinkerton men
counted out over $4,000 worth OF stamps.
DRAWING OUT THE STORY.
They were promptly arrested and taken
to PnkertOn's office, where Thompson
made the surprising statement that he
had received the stamps from Sbanahan,
the Southtown supervisor. When the
latter was arrested and questioned he
stated that be received the stamps to sell
on commission from Thomas Finnegan,
who is a man worth over $4,000, but
whose past record has been very bad and
who is known TO the detectives as "a han.
dler" ofthieves. Finnegan was implicated
in the robbery Of the Union Iron and Steel
Company four years ago, when the safe
was "cracked" and some Sl2, 900 taken.
In this case he was released on suspended
sentence on account OF his fathers posi-
tion ana his own youth. All the parties
are under arrest and will appear before
Commissioner Hayne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Street Car Hands TO Strike.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 3.-The street car
conductors and drivers on the
Birmingham line have decided
TO strike. They have so notified
Master Workman CAV, OF the District
Executive Committee of the knights of
Labor, but have been ordered to continue
at work until orders are received from
Grand Master Workman Powderly, OF the
National Executive Committee. The ao-
tion OF the men in resolving to strike is
due, they claim, TO the fact that Presl-
dent Patrick has discharged number OF
men from the line without any just cause.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
IsecaIIinG a Bill,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The House yes
terday passed the Senate bill increasing
the pension of soldiers who have lost a
limb, with a verbal amendment. BY mis-
take the bill was sent to the Senate with
out mention OF the fact that an amend
ment had been made. To-day the House
requested the Senate to return the bill in
order that 1t might be correctly indorsed,
but the Senate informed the House that
the bill had received he signature of the
proper legislative officers and had been
sent to the President for his approval. An
order was made by the House requesting
the President to return the bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
PAYING OUT THE SURPLUS.
The Reading of the Resolution as
Agreed Upon by the Conferees.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-.The Morrison
surplus resolution as finally agreed upon
by the conferees Is as follows:
Resoloe9, etc., That whenever the surplus
or balance In the Treasury, including the
amounts held for the redemption of United
States notes shall exceed the sum of 500, ,e00,-
GOO, it shall be and is hereby made the duty of
the Secretary of the Treasury to apply such
excess in sums not less than SlQ0O00O0 per
month during the existence of any such sur
plus or excess. 10 the payment of the
interest bearing indebtedness of the United
states, payable at the option of
the government. The surplus or balance
herein referred 10 shall be available surplus,
ascertained according to the form of state-
ment OF the United States Treasurer of the
assets and liabilities Of the Treasury OF the
United States employed on June 80, 1886;
provided that no call shall be made under the
provisions of this resolution until a sum equal
to the call is in the Treasury over and above
the reserve herein mentioned; and provided,
further, that the Secretary of the Treasury,
in his discretion. may have in the Treasury
over and above the foregoing sums
working balance not exceed
ing S20,00o0o0: and whenever in
case of any extraordinary emergency not
now existing, and when, because thereof, in
the otinion Of the Secretary OF the Treasury,
public interests shall require it, he may, by
written order. pOstpone further call for the
payment of such indebtedness for such pc
Rod OF timp as shall be necessary to MAINTAIN
the public credit unimpaired; provided that
be reported to Congress within ten days after
It's next meeting, or Immediately If Congress
shall be in session.
Mr.. Morrison submitted the conference
report upon the surplus joint resolution,
and it was ordered printed in the Record.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
The River Commissions.

WASHINGTON, Aug, 3.-At the Senate's
evening session Mr.. Allison, from the
Committee on Appropriations, reported
and the Senate passed the bill appropria-
ting $4,000 for The compensation and ex-
penses of the Mississippi river commits
sion and $4,000 for the Missouri river
commission.
On motion OF Mr.. Blair the Committee
on Education and Labor was directed to
continue and complete it's investigation
of the relations between labor and capi-
tai.
Mr.. Teller gave notice that hereafter he
would object to all this class Of eXpendi-
tI1rp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Camels Killed by an Elephant.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.--While Robbins'
circus was on the way this morning from
Manor to Sag Harbor, l.. l., via the Long
Island railroad, large elephant in car
with two oamels attacked the latter. Kill,
ing them both. The keeper, VINO attempted
10 quiet the elephant, was driven from the
car, narrowly escaping with his life. Inc
noise made by the elephant excited the
lions and tigers TO such an extent that
they attempted TO break out of their
cages, and a terrible uproar prevailed for
some time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. "a dispatch
from Matamoras, Mex, says: Yesterday
a strong body Of cavalry took Juan SAL
dana. a bandit who was recently cap
tured, ana Trinidad Ortez, youth Of
good family who was implicated in the
killing OF a man named Young Garcia for
his horse and pistol, from the barracks Of
the Fourth regiment Of infantry out into
the country and hanged them. Saldana
was a noted horse thief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
A nIontb,s Evtra paw

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Mr. Jones, Of
Nevada, IRON the Committee on Contin-
pent Expenses. reported In the Senate to-
day a Joint resolution allowing one
months extra pay TO all the committee
clerks, pages, laborers and other en-
ployes OF the Senate and House who do
on tha GA iau1a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

MAsHINGToN, Aug. 3.-.Representative
tt'@'ils Of Georgia, was married
Of uIEht to Miss Kate Moss
"o the residence of her mother
par'our rour and Half stret, this city, where
ttiP Iesentatiye Harris has been boarding
S-, In session. The wedding was very
G,e'' The members OF the Georgia dele
s"uon IN Congress and Secretary Lama
tta 'e me only persons present outside Of
tS lainsiies. The bride and groom left
nl,5, rIe 5y''y Tor the White sulphur Springs to-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
RnndnIpa Tarlfr speech.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--Messrs. Ran
dali and Kelley have prepared long tariff
speeches. Mr.. Kelley proposes TO print
his in the Congressional Record. MIR.
Randall may get his OF in the House. II
not he will try TO get his into the Record.
Mr.. Morrison may be heard from again on
tails sublect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
rhc ConcrossionaIIibrnry

WASHINGTON. Aug. Sin the Senate
tonight, on motion of Mr.. Allison, the
bill was passed making an additional ap-
preparation OF $50, 600 for the purchase Of
a site for the Congressional Library.
The Senate then at 1920 O'Clock went
into secret session. At II O'Clock the
doors we're reopened and the Senate ad-
aA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
IlnndLnw Confcrces.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--The conferees
upon the Northern Pacific forfeiture bill
and the bill TO repeal tae pre-emption and
timber culture laws met this noon, and
after short conference adjourned, hav-
ing tailed to agree with regard TO two
points at issue In either bill. 1t Is not
now expected that another conference
will be held
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Two Killed With one Blow

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 3.--A special from
Brooktielu, Mo-, says: At picnic on Sat-
urday man named Garner was selling
beer without a license. The case was
brought TO the attention Of two consta-
bles, who arrested Garner. A brother OF
Garner came behind the constables with
a sharp ak and killed them both, one blow
sutiicing for each man. The murderer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Freeman not Cnnfirmed.

,elo l" AAsHINGToN, Aug. 3.-The statement
SSva'Segraphed yesterday that the senate
Fre,ouou uouhrmed the nomination OF Marsh al
royirlan' OF Tennessee, is incorrect. His
inp1d,nlatlon has been rejected. The iu-
iro,rN, N'!on !on1 OF secrecy has NOT been removed
po, rIts this action, and the President has
DolYst been notified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

MANCHESTER, Aug. 3.--The master cot
ton spinners held meeting to-day and
discussed the question Of shorter time
1t was resolved that reduction OF the
number OF working hours was desirable.
but final decision on the subject will nnA
be announced until Aug. ~.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Commissione
Of Patents Montgomery to-day, referring
to the dismissal last Saturday Of Miss
Alice f. Meikleham, descendent of
President Thomas jefferson, from her
positlop in the Patent Office, said that at
the time of dismissal he had no knowledge
of Miss Meiklehams anJecedents, and
would Immediately correct the error by
rpingtatipg her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Fortificntion AUTHORIZATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Mr. Dawes TO-
day moved that the Senate insist on its
amendments TO the fortihcations bill and
ask a conference. Tue motion was agreed
to, and Messrs. Dawes, Plumb and Cor
man were appointed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

MERIDIAN, MISS, Aug. 3.-The new
temporary storebouse Of Baum d. co. tell
in with a crash to-day. About 90 men
were at work when 10 fell. Eight OF them
were injured. but none dangerously.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
The Oleo BiII.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--The Speaker
laid before the House to-day the Presi-
dents message announcing his approval
OF the oleomargarine bill. 1t was read
and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

cal, coiL AAssHINGroN, Aug. 3.--rhe Senate
nrvuuar OF nominations was cleared OF
n@u, 3gl lected cases tonight. The following
Gm.nalions have been rejected: Adelard
non TO be Collector OF Customs for
posu.nIesota; George z. Sanford. TO be
po,.'uaster at Lansing, Mich, and IL. II.
Ni,ilet, TO be Postmaster at Dowagiac ,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. The following
patents have been ISSUED: Joseph X.
Salter, Of Tnomasville, Ga, cultivator;
V. l.. Williams. of Cartersyille. Ca,
washing m0ohane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
SNOW IN CENTRAL NEW YORK.

ROME, N. Y, Aug. Sat 4:45 O'Clock
this morning snow began falling here, tha
fall lasting about five minutes. Tho
weather is extremely cold for this seasOA
of the wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Wintry Blasts in Summer.

Mt. WASHINGTON, n. H., Aug. "A
northwest wind, blowing at the rate of
sixty miles an hour, set in at nightfalI
Yesterday. Snow began to fall az 2:3G
O'Clock this morning, and at 80 O'CLOCK
the ground was covered to a depth OF one
and One-half inches. The wind was blow1
ing eighty miles an hour aud windows ara
thickly covered with frost. Tue ther%
mometer yesterday registered S5 degrees
in the valley, but now marks % degrees
here.