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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
EXIGENCIES or THE WAR
NO PAY ALLOWED FOR USE OF
REAL ESTATE.

accounting officers Not Authorized to
Audit Such BiIls Unless AN Express
Agreement to Pay Made by n Proper
Oficer Can be PrOven-The Claim OF q
Church Brings Out the Decision.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The Second
Comptroller, In lengthy opinion, has
just decided question OF some import
ance relating to claims for the use and
occupation of real property in border
States during the period of the late war.
He has held that accounting officers have
no jurisdiction to audit and allow such
claims, unless it is shown that there was
an express agreement on the part of
some duly authorized officer or agent of
the government to pay tor the use OF
property upon the faith of which posses
sion was surrendered by the owner.
CONTRACTS CANNOT BE IMPLIED.
1t is also held that in the absence OF an
express agreement contract cannot be
implied where the military authorities,
on account of the necessities OF the SER
vice, are compelled to take possession OF
and use real property in a territory which
Is the theatre of war, and where occupa-
ton is essential to its successful prOsecu-
tlon. Property is not taken in sucn cases
by the exercise of the right OF eminent
domain, but through the lawful exertion
OF war power, which inheres in every CIV
illzed government, and which rests upon
the right OF sell-preservation.
EFFECT OF THE DECISION.
The decision will exclude from the con-
slderation Of accounting officers a very
large class of claims now pending, esti-
mated to involve $500,000, besides a large
| number of cases in which claims have
not been filed. There are some prior de-
cisions TO the contrary, which are over
ruled. The Comptroller holds that in this
class of cases Congress alone can pro-
vide remedy, and that the course of Con-
gressional legislation upon the subject
since the close of the war plainly lndi-
Gates an intention on the part of that
! body not to delegate power to pass upon
this class Of claims TO any other branch
Of the government.
THE CASE UNDER CONSIDERATION.
The particular case under considera-
tiOn WAS that of the Christian church at
| Paducah, KY, for the use OF their church
| building as a hospital for the care of sick
and wounded soldiers during period of
nine months, Immediately after the battles
of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in
February, 1852. For the special reasons
| applicable to this case alone the report of
the auditor, recommending an allowance
of 5000, was confirmed, Ia order that il
may be reported to Congress at its next
session for action, but the general rule
governing claims for rent in the States OF
Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West vir-
ginia and Maryland during the war period
| IS declared to be as above stated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
No Solution at Brockton.

BRocKToN, MASS. Aug. 30.-The labor
problem mere is apparently no nearer a
solution that 1t was two weeks ago. The
complications that have arisen from the
action of the Knights Of Labor have
placed matters in such a position that
nobody ventures to predict when the end
will come. This morning proposition
from the Knights OF Labor was given
to George E Keith, Chairman
of the Manufacturers EXecutivr
Committee, and meeting of the
associated partners was called for this
afternoon. AT O'Clock a session of the
manufacturers was held at the CONNER.
cial Clubs headquarters. Thirty-four OF
them only were present. The proposition
was read and discussed IN ali its bearings,
but it did not meet with approval, and
action was accordingly Indefinitely post
poned. The manufacturers have, how.
ever, decided to keep their factories open,
and those desirous of working will be
granted that privilege.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
ARRESTS IN MEXICO,
President Diaz Issues an Order to
the Governors of the States.

President DiaZ Issues an Order to
the Governors of the States.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 30.-The Sun to-day
has the following special dated Washing
ton, Aug. 90: 1.-The state Department has
just received an order issued by PresI-
dent Diaz, Chief Executive of Mexico,
through the medium of a circular issued
by Senior Mariscal, the Mexican Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, and distributed
throughout the Mexican States, which
will doubtless benefit Americans now and
hereafter under arrest in Mexico. The
circular OF Senior Mariscal 10 the Gov
ernors Of the various Mexican States, as
translated from the Spanish original, is
as follows:
LAW ON THE TRIAL OF FOREIGNERS
'SECTIoN l. The Department OF Foreign AZ
fairs. Circular No. 8. Criminal cases against
foreigners. Mexico, Aug, "a, lss8.--It has
been noticed recently, and with frequency,
that some newspapers published in countries
friendly to Mexico, receive with exceeding
tent complaints OF foreign residents In the
republic. who, arrested for crimes which our
laws chastise with corporal pun ishments, pre-
tend they are victims OF unjust acts comm tied
by our authorities. In view OF the dam
age which such cOuduct NAV inhict
upon the coed name of the nation, II care be
not taken 10 fectliy oppOftunely the mistakes
contained in those complaints and in COM
ments based thereon. the President has seen
ht to decree, as / have now tic honor
TO do, that you DO recommended, in
case of the arrest OF foreignsr
for any cause within the limits OF your State
to remit this department, as soon as possible,
a detailed report OF the causes for the action
or legal process and OF the status OF the same.
The supreme magistrate therefore hopes that
the government, under your worthy charge,
will dictate the necessary instruction to the
subordinate authorities. The President also
desires that as far as In you lies especial care
be taken so that in the cases allude 10 arrest
may always be effected by virtue Of a written
warrant Issued by competent authority, and
that in criminal prosecutions against for
eigners the judiciary OF your STATE comply
strictly with the provisions Of the law, issue
orders for imprisonment within the consiitu-
tiOnal limit, and regularly inform the govern
ment al to the status Of each case TO be com
municated to this department. / renew to
you nv esteem and consideration.
"[Signed] MARIscAL."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Aid for Texas Sufferers.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 30.-St. Louis is
about to offer aid TO the inhabitants of
the drought stricken districts of Texas,
whence come reports OF great suffering
for the ordinary means OF sustaining life.
chants Exchange has been appointed TO
collect and solicit subscriptions, and they
propose to secure subscriptions Of seed,
wheat, -four, meal, clothing and other
necessaries of life. watch will be sent
down in charge OF committee of distri-
button, whose duty 1t will be to see that
supplies are placed in the proper hands
to be distributed where the greatest need
exists. 1t is expected that train con-
sisting of ten cars loaded with provisions
will be sent to relieve the sufferers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
AFEMALE MASTER WORKMAN.
Mrs. Rodgers Accorded a Position
in the Labor Councils.

in the Labor Councils.
CHICAGO, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Rodgers has been appointed Master Work
man of District No. "a. of the knights OF
Labor, viceJ. B. Murphy, deceased. Sne
Is the first woman to receive such dis
tinction. Mrs. Rodgers Is the wife Of
George Rodgers, who has figured in labor
matters in Chicago for number OF years.
She is SO years of age, and though the
mother of IL children, 8 Of whom are liv-
ing, she has managed to make q reputa-
tion as a labor refOrmer. Three years ago
she was Supreme Judge of District "a and
by her rulings is declared even now to be
the most fair and impartial Judge who
ever held the position. In one case which
she was called upon to decide her rulings
stand as precedents throughout the coun-
try and are often cited. Mrs. Rodgers
has been a delegate to the Trades Assem-
bly, for the past three years. she has re-
instated the assemblies which were eX-
PEELED for their anarchIstical tendencies,
but declared that she has no sympathy
with such doctrines and will fight them
in the Knights of Labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
CLEVELAND IN THE WOODS.
The Party Leaves Sarannc Inn for
the Upper Lake Regon.

SARANAC INN, N. Y, Aug. 30.-The
Presidents party left Saranac Inn this
morning tor the upper lake region for a
few days hunting and fishing in that re-
mote territory. With them went Col. A.
II. Belo, OF the Galveston News, and
Harry w. Brown, OF Philadelphia. The
steam launch Nellie conveyed the party
down Saranac lake to Sweeneys Garry,
where a long jaunt across the country
awaited them. 1t is not yet determined
whether Mrs. Cleveland and her mother
will 60 into the woods or await the return
OF The party at one of the hotels on the
edge OF the wilderness. In all probabll-
lty they Will make the venture, as Mrs.
Cleveland has expressed a desire to rough
1t with the others. Few ladies here have
the courage to undertake such jaunt in
the woods. The party will not return be-
fore the latter part OF the week. The
guides took along Major" Scotch deer
hound, II famous old hunter In this region,
and other dogs Will be procured for the
chase. A score or more of the guests at
baranac Inn gathered at the wharf and
waved an adieu to the voyaRers. The
party have gone beyond the reach OF tele-
graphic communication and may not be
heard from until their return.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
A lockout at Lees.

ATHoL, MASS. Aug. 3O.-rhe expected
lockout at Lees shoe shops took place this
morning when the employees on coming 70
the shops found the doors guarded by po-
llcemen. Every man and woman before
being allowed to enter the factory was
obliged to sign certificate to the effect
that they do not belong to any labor or.
ganization and will not join or engage in
any strike while in the employ OF the
Lees. Of four or five hundred hands only
about twenty-five signed the certificates
and went to work during the forenoon.
The knights of Labor have requested the
selectmen to close all saloons for such a
length OF time as may be desirable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Recovery of the Remains of tn
Drowned-Seuator Calls Return.

Recovery of the Remains of tho
Drowned-SeuatorC Calls Return.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 3O.-Ths
names of the ladies drowned yesterday
at Fernandina beach were Mrs. j. F. Me-
Lendon and Miss Betty Harmon, and Miss
Fora McAllister was the young lady res
cued. All were from Leesburg, Fla. The
bodies were recovered soon after and sents
home to-day for interment.
The body OF young Henderson was re-
covered at a late hour last night about a.
mile below Pabla Beach and brought to
this city to-day and was embalmed and
sent to ThGmasville in charge Of relatives
and friends.
Senator Call arrived ia this city to-day
at II O'Clock from Washington. He was
warmly welcomed by number OF friends
during his few hours stay. He proceeded
at O'Clock this afternoon TO join Hon. r,
II. NJ Davidson, who opens his canvass Ia
the First district tomorrow at Craw.
fordsvIlle. Fla, assisted by Senator Call
and Hon. Samuel Pasco.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Slain in q Inv Omce.

ST. JOSEPH, LA, Aug. 30.-This MORN
ing as Judge j. B. Elam and Joseph
Nichols were in consultation in the law
stepped to the front door and fired the
contents OF both barrels OF a shotgun into
the head and shoulders of Nichols, kill
ing him instantly. Col. Reeves surren-
dered himself to the authorities, and was
lod ged In jail without bail. He claims to
have acted In self defense. Nichols was
a son-in-law Of Col. Reeves, and some
family trouble Is supposed 10 have been
the origin of the difficulty
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
WRETCHED WIDOWS WEEDS.
An Infant Dies from Neglect by Its
Drunken Mother.

Drunken Mother.
NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-Margaret Meagh-
er, widow, over 40years old, was arrest
ed at No. AIS West Forty-tirst street this
morning, crazy drunk and on the verge
of delirium tremens. She had bought a
grocery store at that place a few days
ago and since then had been on a contin-
uous carouse. In one of the rooms in the
rear Of the store the officers found the re-
mains OF her daughter Ellen, Is months
old, who had evidently died from neglect.
She was very emaciated and it is thought
that starvation may have had something
to do with her death. The woman had
money in the bank even after buying the
grocery. Two years ago her husband,
Martin Meagher, an employe on tue Hud-
son River railroad, hanged himself be-
cause of the life she lecvhim, and her two
older children were taken from her. The
woman herself mas been in the workhouse
twice since her husbands death. just
when the child died is not kno wn, but it
is thought the drunken mother carried 1t
around for come time after its death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Racing at Brooklyn.

GRAvEsEND, N. Y, Aug. 30.-The fol-
lowing were the events here to-day:
The lrst race OF the Brook lyn Jockey Club
for all ages; seven furlongs. Barnum won,
with Santa Rita second and Pontiac thru.
Tine l:30.
SEcosD RAcE-One and one-elghth miles.
Cleaner won, with Florence M second and
Tornado third. Time $50.
THIRD RAOE-One and q quarter miles.
Preciosa won. with Dewdrop second and Jlm
Gray third. Time 2:l2k.
FOURTH RAcE-For two-year-olds; three
quarters OF mile. Bessie June won, with
Fe mel sec ond and Amy third. Time l:63<
FIFTH RAoE-One and a quarter miles.
Mile won. with Exile second and Falconer
third. Time 2:l2.
SIXTH RACE--All ages; seven-e elghths OF q
mile. Marsh Redon won, with Calera second
and Princess third. Time 1850.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Rounding Up the Indians.

WILCOX, ARR, Aug. 3O.-Col. Wade has
rounded up all the Chiricshuas and
Warm Spring Apaches, numbering 42O.
He has them under guard and will, unless
some accident occurs, carry out Gen.
Miles plan of moving them out of Ari-
zona. Capt. Lawton is In close proximity
to Geronimo, who has asked for better
terms than an unconditional surrender.
GERONIMO READY TO SURRENDER.
NoGALEs. ARI., Aug. 30.-Geronimo
has sent word to Gen. Miles that he will
meet him at San Bernardino ranch to
arrange terms OF surrender.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
The New Bond Call.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Acting Secre-
tary OF the Treasury Farchid to-day
issued circular giving notice that on
Sept. l5, 1886, or at any time prior thereto,
the department will redeem at The Treas
ury OF the Uaited States In the city OF
Washington, or at the Office OF the Assist
ant Treasurer at New York, paying par
and accrued interest TO date Of redemp-
ton on uncanceled United States 3 per
cent. bonds to an amount not exceeding
100000 The directions about forward
ing bonds, instructions as 10 checks in
payment, ETC., are the same as those in
usual bond calls,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Carroll Countv,s Convention

CARRoLLToN, GA, Aug. 30.-The Car,
roll County Convention to nominate Re-
representatives. TO the Legislature was held
here to day. Six names we're introduced
as applicants for the nomination. Each
candidate was required TO express his
views on the railroad commission, the
sale OF the State road and the stock law
before the balloting. q. w. Harper and
l.. Holland, both farmers, were nomi.
mated. They oppose the sale OF the road
and favor toe com mission. The conven-,
tion was composed almost exclusively OF
farmara
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
BULLER IN IRELAND.
ane Generals Statement of His
Plans and Purposes.

DUBLIN, Aug. 30.-Gen. Butler left
Dublin this morning for Tralee. In an
interview he said: 81 wish to distinctly
state that have not accepted dragoon-
ing mission,no shall assist in evlctions.
MY task will be simply to repress NOON
lighters and insure safety OF life and
property. | propose to effect this by
means OF flying patrols, who shall be able
to communicate speedily with regularly
organized system of supports. | do not
know whether my plan will prove sue
cess, but mean to do my duty"
Four arrests have been made in con-
nection with the moonlight outrages In
Kerry. Gen. Butler is at Killarney and
has made mis- headquarters at the Rail-
way Hotel. 1t is proposed to boycott the
mouse because the proprietor received
Gen. Butler as guest.
The police OF Belfast will resume their
ordinary beat OF duty in the disturbed
district on Wednesday. The Mayor ex-
nOrted all peaceahle citizens to assist the
police in the performance of their duties.
DiscOntent prevails in Mr.. ParnelPs
land company. Tenants complain that
Mr.. Parpell has not executed his promise
to subdivide the grazing farms formerly
let to outsiders. A convention OF MEM
bers OF the Tuam, Dunmore and MILL
town branches of the league has been
called to consider the matter.
BELFAST RIOTERS SENTENCED.
BELFAST, Aug. 30.-A number of men
who were engaged in the recent riots in
this city have been sentenced to terms of
Imprisonment ranging from two to nine
teen months.
ARRESTS AT FORTUNA.
GALWAY, Aug. 30.-Forty arrests have
been made OF persons who resisted the
police at Portumna In their endeavor to
evict tenants from the estate Of Lord
CIanricarde.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
rbrce TracIxmen Killed.

w1LMoRE, PA, Aug. 30.--Three track
men employed on the Pennsylvania rail-.
road we're struck by an engine near Sum-
mer Hill this morning and instantly
killed. The men were working and
stepped od one track to avoid a west
bound train when they were struck by an
engine going east. Their bodies were
terribly mangled and strewn along the
track for several hundred yards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Observation-Disclosures.
Lord Churchill Carries His Point
and Then Gives In.

LONDON, Aug. 3O.-In the House of
Commons to-day MIR. Clark, Radical,
moved that the debate on the address be
adjourned.
Lord Randolph Churchill opposed the
motion, stating that it was not conceived
with a view to public advantage, and
that the government desired to express
its opinion to that effect. [Cries of with
draw
Mr.. Ill ngworth, Liberal, likened Lord
Randolph Churchill to satan correcting
SIN.
A lively scene followed. The House
finally divided, with the following result:
For adjournment 122, against adjourn
ment 1877.
Lord Randolph Churchill then agreed to
adjourn the debate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Rurning of an oil Mill.

HousroN, TEX, Aug. 30.-The Howard
OH Mills. situated in the suburbs of this
CITY. comprising building covering
three and half acres, were completely
destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.
The millS employed $50 men and were the
largest in the state. The loss Is $276,0UO.
There is insurance OF $3.50, 900 in Northern
and European companies. The origin Of
the fire is a mystery. The poorness OF the
water supply was the cause OF the Total
iosR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Annexation of Rurmah.

LONDON, Aug. 30.-fh the House of
Commons this evening Sir J. E. Gorst,
Under Secretary for India, defended the
annexation OF Burmah on the ground that
it vas necessary for the safety OF India.
He stated that as soon as the cold season
sets In the government Intends TO mass q
force in Bufmah TO subjugate the country.
to che address cOIdemnng the annexation
of Burmah. The amendments were mega
lived by majoritles of IS and 70 respect
iYplY,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31

PENSACOLA, FLA, Aug. 30. The bark
Lena, from Aspinwall for philadelphia,
was of the entrance 10 this port to-day.
She had loet one of her crew With fever on
the passage, and has seven more down
Board OF Health officer ordered steam
tug TO take the vessel 10 Ship Island
quarantine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31

m TtGSHp,oN, tSo Aug. 30.-The first trial heat
row NV International sculling match was
'u enG y Today, Teemer OF the United States
iestonter erAlns OF England being the con-
'es, ants. Teemer won,
tI%e traIiee ueat between Matterson, the Aus
bvthau and Wallace Ross was easily won
ifoo, ot1olImer, who finished six lengths In
bet or ~ y Tue American. Eleven to 10 was
Anstrn.uulrd .ulrd heat was between Beach, OF
Stat" 'iS' and G. W. Lee, OF the United
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.--After two years
OF discussion, legal contests, etc., work
was begun upon the electrical subway
this forenoon. The composition through
which the wires are TO run contains
twelve yconduits 2L inches in diameter.
There are TO be two lines OF these side by
side and the surface will be about 2 ieet
wide, A large crowd gathered to witness
the brea king OF the earth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Internal Revenue Receipts,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The aggregate
receipts from internal revenue during the
mouth ef july last we're 50, 735, ,45S, an IN
crease or 1908, 300 over the corresponding g
month in tho preceding year. The reve.
nue. collected on spirits was 50, COS ,435, an
increase OF S508,344: tobacco S2.390, ,e42
an increase of $133,944; on fermented
liquors S208,007, an increase OF $l62,110;
and from miscellaneous sources $l7, 1923,
an increase Of $S.2S2.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
No Race Prejudice.

AUGUSTA, Aug. 30.-Reports have gone
out from here that the race feeling against
Cinnamon had prompted attempts TO as
sassinate them with dynamite. IL ia true
that an attempt WAS made last night to
blow up Charlie Loo Chong in the hears
of the city, but investigation shows that
the motive was revenge by a negro for a.
fancied personal wrong and not the out-
growth OF race prejudice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
knights on the New York Central.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-Superintenden t
Toucey, of the New York Central railroad,
to-day said that he had heard nothing
further from the knights Of Labor en-
ployes. 1t was his purpose, he said, to
deal with the employees as individuals and
not as knights OF Labor. He thought no
trouble would ensue as the company in
tended to deal fairly with the employees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Suicide of a Foreman.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 30.-Jonathan w.
Scott. foreman in the office OF the Price
Current, was found hanging this morning
from one of the shafts OF the machinery
In the Office. He left home yesterday,
having provided himself with cotton
clothes line with which he accomplished
bis end. He was quiet man, but the
Office having recently changed hands he
became depressed, but no one suspected
any su ch intention on his part.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
The school of Technology,

MACON, GA, Aug. 30.-At the meeting
to secure the Neurological school for
Macon, plan was adopted calling for u
popular subscription, placing shares at
$25 each. The amount TO be raised is
$4,000. The committee starts out at once
10 raise the amount. No doubt is enter
tained OF the ultimate success of the
nj
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Death of a Former savannahian.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 3O.--Rev. Alex
ander J. Drysdale. rector of Christ
church OF this city, died this morning at
Waukesha, Wis, aged As years. His re-
mains will be buried here. Dr. Drysdale
was a native OF Savannah, Ga. He was
for several years rector OF Christ church
in Mobile, and tor the past six years was
pastor of Christ church in this city. Only
few DAYS ago he was elected Bishop OF
the Eastern MARYLAND Episcopate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
Gotham's Striking Cutters.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-There is no
change in the clothing cutters lockout.
The employers are vainly trying to I'LL
their shops with non-union men, but the
few employed have ruined so much cloth
that several were discharged. The cut
ters will parade tomorrow to show their
strength. The union men expect a COM
plete victory over their employers.