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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
TIMBER TARIFFS.
A CLERKs ASSOCIATION.
1910 to be Paid Each Discharged Mem
ber by the Organization.

1910 to be Paid Each Discharged Mem
ber by the Organization.
WAsHINGToN, Fet. 24.-An association
was incorporated hre to-day under the
name OF the Clerks Beneficial League.
IL is composed oi government clerks, and
It's object is TO assist discharged clerks
by paying TO each 1910 when removed.
The association was brmed about year
and half ago, but was not Incorporated
because of the change in the admlnistra-
tlon, the projectors being fearful that IL
would not succeed on account Of the
sweeping discharges that were expected.
The present adininiltration's policy has
been 80 conservative in that respect
that IL WAS though safe TO 90 ahead.
Each member Is required TO pay an initia-
tion fee Of 81, and Whenever a member is
discharged a sufiicieit sum 10 make up
S2l0 is assessed upOnthe remaining mem
Ders. There are tws classes OF clerks
composing the association, one consisting
ofthose under the oivi service law, and the
other per diem clerksand those outside Of
the law. Branches VII be established in
all large cities for post office and custom
house clerks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
sLAsHING nATEs.
The Cutters Invade Usah--LOwer Prices
stu Expected.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-'The Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe Railroad withdrew it's
rebate yesterday. The Union Pacific fell
into line and the Burlington and Missouri
rivers rate to San Francisco from the
Missouri river OF $50 limited first class
and $50 emIgrant became the ruling hg-
ure, This again reduced the rate TO Port
land, Oregon, via. San francisco below
the reduction recently ndsle by the North
ern Pacific Road to the same point. The
last cut drives into Utah Territory. The
local rate from Council kiutis 10 Ogden
has been S5l 80 which il 81 90 above the
present ruling rate to saa francesca, AS
consequence all local rates to and be-
yond Ogden are disturbes. Leading Off
clals think that bokh passenger and
freight rates Will go dewn to a merely
nominal figure.
KANSAS crrxE RATES.
KANSAS CITY, MosySFeb. 24.-Tickets
were sold to San Franoiapo over the Atchi.
son, Topeka aud Santa ~ line this morn
ing for $50 first class, with a rebate of So,
and $40 second class, with a rebate OF So.
Late in the day the rebate was Withdrawn,
making the rate the same as by the other
linns
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
ROBBED BY CLERKS.
philadelphia and Reading viCtimized by
its Emploges.

it's Employee.
PHILADELPHIA,F Feb. a. Eleven clerks,
employed in the Philadelphia and Read
ing railroad freight depot at the Noble
street wharf, were arrested to-day and
committed for further hearing on a charge
Of stealing merchandise which had been
consigned to the company for shipment.
Large quantities OF goods have been
missed by the company and detectives
have been working on the case for some
time. The detectives ascertained that
number of clerks were in oollusion
and were workings gigantic and syste-
matte scheme to enrich themselves. Their
plan OF operation was 70 carefully remove
lids of merchandise cases, remove a
small portion of the contents ana thsA re-
place The lid. The goods were thus not
missed until they arrived at their desti-
nation, when a claim would be made
against the company. Two clerks were
arrested last week but their arrest was
not made known until to-day when II
more Of the suspected men were taken
into custody, The company can make no
estimate OF the amount Of goods stolen. A
small quantity of stolen goods was found
to-day at the home of one of the clerks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
LOOKING UP ourRAGEs
GUARDING AGAINST TRAITORS

Foreigners to bo Excluded from Ger
many's War and Navy Departments.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.--All workmen OF for
eign birth have been discharged from en-
ployment In the government dock yards.
This action was taken because of disolos-
ures in the case Of Capt. Sarauw, recently
convicted OF having sold plans and inior-
nation OF German fortihcations 10 Mai.
Grizot, OF the French General stan. Capt.
Sarauw is a Dane. and no man OF German
birth has yet been arrested Tor bis offenne.
II is thought that no persons OF foreign
birth will be permitted - remain IN the
service OF the German War Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Senate Confirmations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The President
to-day withdrew the nominations OF two
Postmasters, one in Connecticut and one
in Michigan. A number of the cOnfirma-
tions made by the Senate in secret session
last Friday we're made public to-day.
Among them were stephen A. Walker,
Attorney Of the United states for the
Southern District OF New York, to sue
coed Mr.. Dorshelmer; j. p. Robinson, to
be Collector Of Customs at Alexandria,
Va; William H. Parker TO be Consul
General 10 Corea, and few minor army
aud Consular nominations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Small silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--The general
subject Of the issue Of Treasury notes and
silver certificates of small denominations
was discussed at to-day's meeting OF the
rency. There are now 4s bills before the
committee touching the subject under
discussion. IL was the sense Of the CON-
mittee that general bill, or perhaps two,
covering the matter should be formulated
and reported IN lieu Of these bills, and
with that view the bills will be divided
among three sub-committees for examIna.
tim
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
BALTIMORE GROCERs ASSIGN,
CINCINNATPs CONVENTION.
A Paper on Foreign Advertising Ez
cites q Lively Discussion.

cites = Lively Discussion.
CINCINNATI. Feb. pa paper was
read before the International Editorial
Association to-day by A. 81. Lowry, OF
Illinois, on Journalistic ethics" j. B.
Stanley, of Alabama, read paper on ''the
press Of Alabama" and T. r. Bettes, of
Arkansas, read one on "foreign advertis-
ing" This paper reused much discus
sion, and the result was the appointment
Of a committee TO consider the topic and
report tomorrow morning. A. S. Mann,
OF the Florida delegation, invited
twenty members Of tho Convention
to 40 on an excursion to Florida,
as guests Of the Florida delegation. At
noon the association was escorted to
Music hall, where jeanette Hall, the or
ganist OF the College of Music, gave an
organ recital. At 1890 O'Clock the dele
gates went In body 10 the Chamber OF
Commerce, where they were warmly well
coined by the members and by President
Edwin Stevens, who made brief address
Responses were made by President Her
bert, of the association, and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
MIR. CRISP AS A LEADER.
He vigorously Opposes the Tshusatepee
ship Canal Bill.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-In the House
Commerce Committee this afternoon Mr..
Crisp, OF Georgia, led the opposition TO
the Eads Tehuantepec bill, which the ma
jority OF the committee finally agreed to
report favorably. Mr.. Crisp argued earn
estly and fOroibly against committing the
United States TO a guarantee OF $50, ,0000 000
in a scheme like that. He will make a
minority report. He says the bill will be
defeated in the House.
BRUNswIcK'S PUBLIC BUILDING.
The Brunswick delegation, accom-
panied by Mr.. Norwood, advocated before
the House Committee on Public Buildings
to-day Mr.. NorwoOd's bill for the erec.
tiOn Of public building at Brunswick.
OPPOSED TO MR.. BRADLEY.
Chairman Morrill,, of the Finance Com
mittee, gave notice In executive session
to-day that be would ask the Senate 10 go
into executive session early tomorrow
afternoon. II is his purpose TO procure
the rejection OF the nomination Of Collec-
tor Bradley. Of South Carolina.
MR.. CALLs HOUSE.
Senator Call, o. Florida, has Just begun
the erection OF $4,000 house on N street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

HENNEPIN CANAL BENEFITS.
The Wheat Raisers of Six States to b.
Saved SO Per Cent. on FreightsA

The Wheat Haisers of Six States to be
Saved SO Per Cent. on FreightsN
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-On behalf OF
the Committee on Railways and Canals,
Mr.. Murphy, Of Iowa, called up and the
House proceeded TO consider in committee
of the whole to-day the HennepIn canal
bill. Mr.. Murphy spoke ia behalf of the
hill, and said that the wheat raised in six
Western States which were in the neigh
borhOOd of the proposed canal could be
transported TO the seaboard at a saving Of
&c. per bushel. II the government Of the
United States would do its duty and con-
struct this canal, the people OF the North
west conld save 90 per cent. over the
present rate of transportation, and save
enough in one year to build the canal two
or three times over. At the expiration OF
the morning hour the bill went over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Ku.Klux Kan in oreqon.

PORTLAND, ORE, Feb. 24.-Nathan l..
Baker, OF this city, and A. L. White, Of
Oregon City, who led the mob which
drove the Chinese out Of Oregon City on
sunday night, were arrested to-day on
complaint Of Wong Chung, a Chinese con,
tractor, and taken before the United
states Commissioner charged with vio-
lating section 55i9 Of the United states
statutes. This section which was passed
for the special protection OF negroes
against the Ku.klux Khan in 1874 10 said
20 cover the Chinese cases exactly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
oFFICERING CoREA's ARMY.
Americans Seeking Permission of Con
gress to Enter the Service.

Americans Seeking Permission of Con
gress to Enter the Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-After the
transaction Of the routine morning busi-
ness the Senate to-day proceeded to con-
sideration of bills on the calendar. Among
the measures taken up was a Joint reso-
luton authorizing the President to grant
permission to one or more officers of the
army to accept temporary service under
the government of Corea, to instruct and
drill its troops, the officers not to receive
pay from the United States during their
absence.
MIR. Sewell moved an amendment re-
quiripg that no leave of absence under
authority of the joint resolution should
continue longer tnan three years. This
was agreed to.
The joint resolution was then changed
to the form Of Z bill and temporarily laid
aside to give time for the preparation of
an amendment suggested by Mr.. Ingalls,
permitting such officers to receive pay
from the government Of Corea. The bill
was finally passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
MERCANTILE MIsFoRTUNEs.
Baltimore GrOcers Fail. with Liabilities
of @I15,o0O.

Z LONDON, Fab. "a Sispatch from
Adelaide says The Commercial Bank Of
South Australia, the bead Office OF which
is at Adelaide, has suspended payment.
THE CALICO COMPLICATIONS.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 24.-Peter G.
Warwick and George A. Barksdale, Pres
ident and Treasurer respectively of the
GallegO Mills Manufacturing Company,
who were indicted yesterday on a charge
of felony in connection with the affairs Of
that company, appeared In court to-day
aud were bailed in $4,000 each to answer
at the March term of the Hastings Court.
BALTIMORE GROCERs ASSIGN.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 24.-The well-known
grocery house of A. II. Stump d Sons an
nOunced their suspension this afternoon.
They can give no figures yet, but their
liabilities are currently estimated at $1l5,-
900, and the firm hopes to be able TO pay
in full. The Messrs. Stump say they have
been doing business at loss for several
years past, and the recent death of the
senior partner caused the winding up Of
the affairs OF the concern. A meeting of
creditors has been called for tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Mississippi Legislation.

JACKSON, MISS. Feb. 24.-rhe Senate
to-day, by a vote Of II to II, passed the
hill providing that the question OF holding
a constitutional convention in 1887 be
submitted TO vote OF the people at the
Congressional election ia November next.
pass a bill 70 abolish the Railroad Com
mission, but the question was indefinite
ly postponed. This action h regarded as
defeat OF the measure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

PARIS, Feb. 2l.-Prince hrapotkine de.
livered lecture In sale Leyis thls even-
ing. He predicted q revolution ~ me
end OF the century which would sWeep
away governments. pofnanent afmie =,
religion aud All abueas interfering With
liberty of subjects. he avoided political
alluaiona. His speech was loudly apt
nlaudcd. ne was followed BY Louis NJ.
Michcl. who delivered 8 similar address
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
wiImington's Honorable Independ-
enCe,

WILMINGTON, N. G., Feb. 24.-The re-
lief committee for the sufferers by the re-
cent fire while appreciating the many lib
eral offers Of aid from all sections OK the
Union thankfully decline to accept any
contributions outside OF the community.
which feels abundantly able 10 cato for
the sufferers. The Right Rev. Bishop, Of
Charleston. 8. g., proffered very liboral
contribution which was declined.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Postal Annronriations.

WASHINGTON, FEB. 24.-The House
Committee on Post Ofices and Post
Roads to-day completed the post office ap.
preparation bill. IL appropriates for the
postal service during the next fiscal year
sbf,326,5ss, an increase Of s625, sos over the
appropriation for the present fiscal year,
and decrease of $659, ,b79 as compared
with the departments estimates. The
estimated revenue for the next fiscal year
u $4I. l42, 2b2, and the estimated deficiency
lIndehnite } Is 81, ,l43.9lA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
TickIed with q CowhifIc.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, Feb. 2l.--George
smith, cOlored porter at the Chicago
and Alton railroad depot In this city,
recently sent note containing endearlhg
phrases 20 the i3year.old daughter Of NJ
a. Williams, white citizen Of this
county. Last night the negro was taken
TO a tarn and tied up. One hundred
lashes were then administered with .
cowhide. smith has left for parts un'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

RIVERSIDE, CkL,, Feb, "a Arrange.
meDts have been completed for holding a
Southern California citrus fair at Chicago,
under the auspices OF the immigration
Association OF Southern California, OF
which Col. II. II. Boyce. OF the Los An
geles Times, 10 President. The fair will
be held about the middle Of March. In the
Exposition building. One Of the features
will be bearing orange grove.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Privileges of Ranks.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Mr. Morrill,
called up the House bill permitting ma
tional banks 10 change their name, loca-
tion and capital by vote OF two-thirds
OF their shareholders.
After long debate an amendment was
change its location, 80 that 1t shall not
change 10 another state nor place more
than 30 miles distant from its original To-
cation. The bill was then PASSED,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
MANNHEIATERis Loas.
Eieb,-Ilour Advocates.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. A.--fhree thou
sand people, including many representa-
tive citizens, Assem- bled in the English
opera house tonight and listened TO ad-
dresses on the eight-hour question by ex-
Gov. Porter, Rev. o. G. McCulloch and
Morris Ross. Resolutions emDodyIng the
platform Of the knights OF Labor were
adOpted
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

VIENNA, Feb, 24.--T The committee OF the
Hungarian Diet has given IL approval 70
the hlll Tor the suppression 81 socialism.
Under fbe provisions 81 this measure
tnmmnIy denIln9e win Al Socialists GRE
AUTHORIZED. aud e4Fffr prnistu1nl will
tendencies. or on tHF 1zt PROS 't'1| It6M0
IoI m0||nFs cf 6f.s||s'z 95++0I1 81
public houses >I'4# <I |@ Bold
8|.4|1H WI 0 #[.I
"A ~ N044
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
War Shin OrfIered to KeY West.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--Orders have
been issued for all vessels In the North
Atlantic squadron, except the Brooklyn
10 rendezvous near Key West, Fla, about
March !. The Brooklyn viii remain at
cihc squadron, at Panama. The Brook.
lyn is now engaged In a search for the
ship Neptune which Is reported 10 have
left this country on a hlibustering expedi-
tlon against Honduras.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
BRUNswIcK' $ PUBLIC BUILDING.
Wells snspension.

AsHINGTON, Feb. 24.--ln the secret
session Of the Senate to-day a resolution
from the Commerce Committee was
adopted calling on the Secretary OF the
Treasury for the papers in relation 10 the
suspension Of Customs Collector William
Wells. OF Vermont.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
vIRGINIA's LEGISLATURE.
The General Local option Law Passe'
by Both Houses.


by Both Houses.
RICHMOND, Feb. 24.-The House OF
Delegates today adopted, with some
amendments, the local option bill passed
by the Senate Monday. The House
amendments we're subsequently concur
red in by the Senate, and the bill now
goes to the Governor for his action. The
bill passed applies to all the cities and
counties In the state except where local
option law now exists.
A resolution was introduced to-day In
the Senate TO remove from office s. O..
Motiett, Jr., present Railroad Commits
slOner, for utter incompetenoy TO dis
charge the duties OF his position.
The Democratic caucus tonight indet-
nitely postponed the nomination Of Rail
road Com mmissiOner TO succeed Mr.. Mofett,
whose term expires in March. 1897.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--The House
Committee on Rules today agreed 10 re-
port back Mr.. Hanbaok's resolution pro.
ylfing FOR an investigation Of the Pan
Electric telephone matter. The commit
iee have not yet framed the resolution,
ntt are agreed that the iuvestiRating com.
mttee should consist Of nine members.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
GOODIES DENIAL.
The Charges Against Him Declared Alb
aolutsly False.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-SolicitOr Gen.
eral GOOde asserts that the charges under
stood to have been filed against him be-
fore the Senate Judiciary Committee are
utterly false. He says be has had no con-
nection, directly or indirectly, with any
election frauds in Virginia or elsewhere,
and Indignantly denies that he has ever
been guilty of bribery or other corrupt
practices. The charge that he received
$500 for procuring an office for a man he
pronounces to be absolutely without
foundation in the eases specified or in any
is his personal enemy, and he also says he
courts the fullest investigation by the
Senate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
The t,xport AssocIation.

PEORIA, ILL, Feb. 24.-The Western
Export AssOoia alton, after a two days ses-
SION, has adjourned having settled all
difficulties. The running capacity re-
malns the same, 2S per cent. The price
for goods also remain the same. The
meeting was harmonious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
De. TnnkIna, succaaanr

wmwAUKEE, WIS, FEB. Returns
from various parts Of the Hfffh CnnFfos.
sional District show +. X. Hund. Demo.
crat, OF Green Bay. ~ have been elected
by large majority IS successor n te
late C0nuoasinen Iosfph Rankin,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
A Convict Killed .

SALTWATER, MINN., Feb. A.-Wili G..
Reed, acting deputy at the State prison,
shot and killed Frank Smith, q 13-year con.
vlct from Winona county, for insubordi.
nation, yesterday. Smith was one Of the
worst men In the prison, and was killed
while making n violent attack on ROed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

WAsHfNGTON, Feb. 24.--In the morn
ing hour to-day the House passed the bill
TO annex the northern part OF the Terri
tory OF Idaho 70 Washington Territory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
GLADsToNE1s IRIsH PLANS.
A Preliminary Draft Of the Proposals
Already Made.

LONDON, Feb. 24.--It is reported that
the first outline OF Premier GladstOne's
Irish proposals has been presented 10 his
colles CUES in the Cabinet, and that the
Premier goes the whole length Of restor-
ing the Irish Parliament.
LOOKING UP oUTRAGEs.
DUBLIN, Feb. 2i.-The Loyal Patriotic
Union has issued circular inviting in
terested parties 10 furnish authentic
particulars OF instances Of boycotting and
oulrages In general.
The Dublin Board Of Guardians has
adopted a resolution declaring that only
home rule, land reform and stoppage Of
evictlons will satisfy the majority Of the
Irish people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
BLIzzARDs ON THE BORDER.
Evidences That Winter IL Not Yet Over
in tho Northwest.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. 24.-Advices
from points Northwest Indicate that a
blizzard is sweeping down from beyond
the British border, headed southeast. At
8 O'Clock tonight the wind was blowing
at Barnesville, Minn,, from 35 to 40 miles
per hour, and 10 was showing furiously.
The mercury here al St. Paul is descend
ing rapidly under the influence Of cold
and cutting wind Of considerable velocity
from direction OF storm centre.
A BIG FALL PREDICTED.
CHICAGO, Feb. 24-'rbe Signal Service
officer reports a cold wave coming, and
that the temperature will fall from 20 to 25
deg. IN next twenty-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
A ZIG FALL pREpTcTEp.
BURNING OF RIVER STEAMER.
Both Boat and Cargo Total Less to the
Owners.

Owners.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 21.-The steam.
boat Tensas, en- route TO this city from
Tensas river, with 1,Ol4 bales OF cotton
and 2,70O sacks ol cotton seed, was burned
near Eutaw landing, on Black river. The
boat and cargo, which were valued at
1000, are a total loss. No lives were
lost.
MANHHEIMER's LOSS.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. 24.--The damage
10 the stock of Mannheimer & Co. by yes
terday's fire ~ now placed at $4,000,
with an insurance Of $i5O,OOO, well dis
tributed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

ROME, Feb. 24-The employees OF the
Adriatic railway have struck for higher
wages. lie P0p0t0 Romano declares that
the strike is due to the Socialist propa-
nnnda
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

PTTsBURG, Feb. 24.--rhe coal miners
employed at the Clif mines at Imperial,
Pa, to-day demanded an advance Of ID
per cent. in wages TO take effect March 1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
AWARDED AN ADVANCF.

LEBANON, PA, Feb. 24.--To-day the
employees Of II. w. Coleman, heirs Of the
Robesonia Iron Company and the North
Cornwall furnaces, all under the same
management, had their wages advanced
part.