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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
AVACANT GUARDIANSHIP
THE DEMISE OF SENATOR MIL
LER CREATES II.

The Senate FOrelcn Affairs Committee
the HeadIsss BOdy-ShermSn, Frye,
and EVarts All Anxious to Secure the
Plum - Tho Chaplain of the Senate
Resigns.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-There is a
good deal of interest in the Senate in re-
gard TO the chairmanshlp Of the Commits
tee on Foreign Relations, made vacant by
the death of Senator Miller, of California.
1t is always considered an important
position, and never more so than now.
The Republicans remaining on the COM
mlttee are Messrs. sherman, Edmunds,
Frye and Evarts, in the order named.
Either Messrs. sherman or Frye or
Evarts would be glad 10 have the chair
manship. Mr.. Edmunds is satisfied with
the chairmanship of the Committee on
the Judiciary. Mr.. sherman wanted the
chairmsnship Of the Committee on For
eign Relations wher Senator Miller was
chosen. To be sure be resigned the chair
manship of the Committee on the Library
when he became President pro tempore
OF the Senate, bLt there is nothing to pre-
vent his holding committee chairman
ship while he is the presiding officer Of
the Senate. Mr.. Edmunds remained
Chairman Of the Judiciary Committee
during the time that he was President
pro tenn Of the Senate. Mr.. Frye, who is
Chairman OF the Committee on Rules,
would relinquish that to take the chair
maDship OF the Committee on Foreign
Relations. Mr.. Evarts, who has no chair
manship, and who was four years Secre-
tary of State, has stronger claims for the
position than the others but is handi-
capped by the fact that he has remained
80 short time in the Senate.
THE sENATE's CHAPLAIN.
Rev. Or. E. d. HuRtey, pastor Of the
the Metropolitan Methodist church, which
Gen. Grant attended, and which Gen. LO-
gan attends, and Chaplain OF the Senate,
resigned the latter position to-day on the
ground that he was about TO remove from
the city. 1t is assumed that Senator and
Mrs. Logan have succeeded in ehecting
an arrangement by which Rev. DR.. John
p. Newman will have the Metropolitan
Methodist church and the Chaplaincy Of
the Senate. DR.. Huntley had a request
from A church in Philadelphia ana an
other from church in Baltimore. He
found his position here growing irk-
some, and 80 asked the conference to
send him to the Madison Avenue Church
in Baltimore. The conference made this
assignment and left the Metropolitan
Church here vacant. Rev. DR.. John +.
Newman is expected TO fill il. Senator
Sawyer of Wisconsin, and Senator Stan
ford Of California, are members Of the
Metropolitan Church.
EAToN's SUCCESSOR.
IL is stated at the White House that
there is no truth in the report which has
been circulating Tor several weeks that
tee President will appoint Blanche X
Bruce Civil Service Commissioner in the
place OF DOrman B. Eaton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
DUTIES ON SUGAR.
Representative King. of Louisiana. Be
fore Mr.. MOrrisOn's Committee.

Representative King. of Louisiana. Be
fore Mr.. MOrrisOn's Committee.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The sugar
clauses of the Morrison tariff bill were
discussed before the Ways and Means
Committee to-day. Representative King,
of Louisiana, entered a protest against u
reduction of the import duty on sugar.
sugar. he said, was the most important
revenue producer, and in these days Of
increasing pensions it behOOved the COM
mittee TO act slowly in changing the duty.
1t would be better, in his opinion, from
revenue standpoint to remove the duties on
the necessaries of life, such as clothing,
snoes, nails and blankets. From the pro-
tective point OF view he also favored the
imposition of duty on sugar. Mr.. Nor
rison remarked that Mr. X ng was strik-
ing at both eUds OF the table-prOtectiOn
and revenue only.
Mr.. Kelley added that he had studied
the subject for fiity-six years, first as a
free trader and then as a prOtectiOnist,
and Mr. King was making the most in
geniOus presentations of the case he had
ever heard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
REBELLIoUs MoRMoNs.
The Utah Legislature Trying to starv.
the Federal Courts.

the Federal Courts.
WASHINGTON, March 10.--GOv. Muir.
ray, of Utah, wrote some weeks ago 10 the
Secretary OF the Interior for information
in regard to the amount which the Terri.
tory owes the United States for the con-
duct of courts 10 the Territory. The an
swer was sent that the Territory had not
reimbursed the United States for a single
dollar expended for the courts since the
passage OF the Edmunds bill. The exact
sum due for the expenses Of these courts
is S26l,O 200. Gov. Murray Immediately
sent message to the Legislature calling
attention 70 toe matter, and rec mmend-
ing that an appropriation be made for that
amount. Toe Legislature has thus far
paid no attention 10 the matter, and its
session expires on Wednesday.
There is $4,000 in the Treasury for the
payment OF the per diem OF tho members
OF the Legislature. A requisiIi0n was is
sued day or two ago for this money TO ba
sent TO the Legislature. but on the strength
Of the resolution offered by Senator Gull
lOm on Friday, Comptroller Durham has
Withdrawn the requisition, and Will hold
the money for few days at least.
The Legislature is largely made up OF
MormOns and their sympathizers, and. OF
course. 10 not friendly 90 the courts, and
seriously objects 10 paying out territorial
funds Tor their support. Tney hope thus
10 partially, at least, defeat the work.
ings OF the Edmunds bill. United
states Commissioner H0yt OF Utah.
says that be often has 10 issue from four
TO dozen warrants Of a time for the
same man and for the same Offense. These
warrants are put into the hands OF
as many deputy marshals at the same
time for service, ana they all repair
simultaneously to the various residences
OF the man who Is wanted. They often
find the eulprit just passing from the
house of one wife 10 that OF another, aud
would entirely fail 10 capture him II only
one warrant were issued. Mr.. HOyt says
the members OF the Legislature fairly
laugh at the power OF the United states.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
WHEAT AND CORN CROPS.
MARCH REPORT or THE AG.
RICULTURAL DEPARTMENT..

30 Per Gent. of the Last Grain Orop
stu in the Hands OF the Farmers
Sc q Per Cent. MerohaDtable with a
Value of $500. Per Bushel--3O.I Per
Cent Of the Wheat Crop stilI in the
Hands Of the Growers.
WASHINGTON, March l0.--The March
report Of the Department Of Agriculture
on the consumption and distribution OF
the grain crops, makes the proportion OF
corn still IN the hands OF farmers 40 per
cent. Of the last crop. One year ago the
proportion was 3I6 per cent, and two
years ago 80 per cent. Of the short crop OF
1888. 1t amounts to 7T3000 900 bushels.
9o,OOO,OO0 more than last March, and 26I.-
100000 more than in March 1884. The
proportion Ia lowest in the West, where
heavy winter feeding was required, aver
aging 80 per cent. in 70 States. 1t is Is
per cent. in the South. where it is re-
quired for the iced OF plow teams 10 the
spring and early summer, and 40 in ths
Middle states.
MERCHANTABLE VALUES.
The proportion merchantable is s2.6per5
cent, which is slightly above the average
OF series OF years. The value OF the
mercha liable average is 1890. per bushel.
and OF understandable 2i.5c. This makes
the average value 33.3c., which 10 Nc.
more than the December value Of the
crop, when the aggregate value was esti-
mated at $685., ,000, 900.
The stock OF wheat in the hands offarm-
ers is 3O.l per cent. OF the crop. Il was
33.1 one year ago and 2S.4 two years ago.
IL amounts TO 10T, 900 bushels, against
l69.O0O,000 last March, and 1l0 zoe, 900 two
years ago. 1t Is only 9,000,000 bushels
more than In March, 1882, the shortest in
visible supply Of recent years. The visi-
ole and invisible supply March was
therefore l59,000,0e0, against 212,O0O, ,000
last March.
The proportion OF the crop estimated,
Tor consumption within the country where
grown is AIS per cent. The average
weight per busnel is estimated at 81
pounds against $50 for the previous crop,
and 66 for that OF 1884. The consump-
tiOn for bread and other uses, seed sown
and approximately 81, 600, 600 bushels ex-
ported since March 1, 1885, makes the dis
tributlon equal TO the supply from March
last
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
WoLVEs IN A GAVE.
Three Hundred Of Them Driven out By
Farmers.

Three Hundred OF Them Driven Out By
Farmers.
LAWRENCE, KAN, March 10.-A day or
two since farmer living in the southern
part Of this county came into the city
with the report that he had discovered
cave on his farm that was inhabited By
prairie wolves. and from what be could
find out they amounted TO shout 300. He
had killed few. but they would not come
cut, and be was afraid 10 enter the cave.
Preparations we're at once made % raid
the den. A large party arrived at the
place yesterday morning. and turning tho
dogs loose one or two Of them rushed into
the cave and were 40 once torn 10 pieces.
A iorce OF men then commenced opera
tiOns, and Ia "a short time had hole into
the cave back OF the wolves. Two men
entered, ana an the dogs that could be
found. and advanced on the rear OF tha
mass Of ANIMALS, who had by this time
assembled Ia the front part ol Toe cavern.
The dogs became frightened ana peat
retreat, and the men, after hfing lew
shots, also got out.
Alter an all-day's skirmish the hunters
decided 10 make a dash and drive out
their prey and XII as many as possible.
All drew back IRON the 'front.' and kepu
quiet, aud two men again entered In the
rear. This time they aucceeded IN cnuo-
ing a stampede. and Ia a short time the
cave was empty. The shooters did some
good work. and by the time they were
through about 100 wolves had been killed,
a grand hunt Is being arranged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
JONES, REFORMS.
He Announces That no VIII PIay the
MOuutebank no Longer.

He Announces That no VIII PIay the
MOuutebank no Longer.
CHICAGO, March i0--Rev. Sam Jones
gave public notice this afternoon that he
bad quit playing mountebank, and was
going 10 preach straight gospel. lie adj
dressed an audience of about 5000 persons,
three-fourths Of which was made up OF
women, many OF whom were iashiOnably
dressed. At the close Of his short talk he
said: "NOw. we have had enough OF the
mOunteSauk. You say; Jones, whv
do you play the mountebank p
/ say. am just Adapting
myself 20 Chicago audiences. Laughter. I
II had not started out that way YOU
wouldn't have come back again. / give
what you want first aud give YOU what
you need second. Nothing else would
nave suited you up 10 this time. But
now, thank God, we are getting some re-
ligious interest. Let's ruin on the Gospel
pure aud simple from this time"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
BLOWN OUT OF THE WATER.
Five Men Lose Their Lives by an Ex-
plOsion on Tug.

Five Men Lose Their Lives by an Ex-
plOsion on Tug.
Boston, March 10.-The tug John Mar
kel left her berth at the wharf at $50
O'Clock this morning. and started down
the harbor in search of vessels desir-
ing her services. There was large num-
Der of persons on the wharf who watched
the boat steam away. Just as the boat
arrived off Long Island an explosion Oc-
CURED on board, the noise OF which was
plainly audible IN this city. The boat
was blown completely to atoms and her
crew Of five men were instantly killed.
The crew consisted Of Capt. CYRUS A.
Nickerson, who resided at No. q, Lon
don street, East Boston; Engineer George
r. CrOcker; Frank CrOckeT, a fireman; I;
Albert ID. Smith, the cook, and James
HOdgkins, a deck hOnd. The bodies of
the Captain ana engineer were recovered
by tugs cruising in the vicinity. They
were brought here and taken to the
mOrgue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
A SINGULAR CAUSE OF DEATH.
A Woman Dies from the Accumu latIOn
Of Thread in Her Intestines.

Woman Dies from the Accumu latIOn
Of Thread in Her Intestines.
TROY, March 10.-Mrs. John Greene
aged 90, died on Friday Of what was sup
posed TO be a tumor. Mrs. Greene had
been sick only two weeks. Her mother
died Of a tumor in the stomach and it was
believed that the daughters death was
due 10 the same affection. Several physi-
clans, however, were not satisfied and
obtained consent TO make an examina-
tion. They discovered IN the passage
leading from the stomach a bail, weighing
~ pounds. of small pieces Of silk thread
which had formed into a hard substance
apd shut off all communication with the
intestines. Further inquiry OF Mrs.
Greene's people disclosed the fact that
she was engaged upon work in a mill,
that frequently called upon her 10 cut of
the ends Of silk thread used In stitching.
In separating these with her teeth, as
was her custom, II is presumed she
swallowed them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11

WASHINGTON, March i0.-The Chair
laid before the Senate to-day Mr.. Logan'e
resolution offered yesterday 10 refer 10
the Committee on Rules for investigation
the letter OF Capt. Eads denying that he
(Bads) had any representatives on the
door OF the Senate.
Mr.. Riddlebereer found in this resolu-
uon and Capt. Eads' letter 10 Mr.. Logan,
as printed in to-day's Record, an attack
upon hlmself for which be held Mr.. Logan
responslble and against which Mr. Logan
prOle lested. The controversy between these
two gentlemen occupied the greater nart
OF the time until o'clock. At2 O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
FEMALES sUCCUMB TO FLAME.
A Village of Prussia the Scene OF
Fatal COndAgratiOn.

A Village of Prussia the Scene OF a
Fatal COnfiagrstiOn.
BERLIN, March 10.-A disastrous fire
has occurred in the fax drying house at
Oels, town OF Prussian-Sllesia. seye-
raj women were burned TO death and
many others were injured. The total
number Of casualties is thirty-hVe.
BUSINESS FIRMS BURNED OUT.
MONTREAL, March 10.--The largest fire
in Montreal for a long time occurred this
afternoon and destroyed the business
places OF the following firms: SOure e.
Leroy, e. Leichterheimer, Park Bros. Il
Co., the DramoDd Steel Works, Bacon
Bros, manufacturers agents OF the New
ROckland Slate Company, the china and
earthenware house Of j. l.. Cassidy e.
Co., p. Nj. Galarnesu's store. the Com
pagnie Central de New York, Morgerais,
Bower d Co., wholesale dealers in liquors
and groceries, and r. Racine 4 Co.,
wholesale dry goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
The Excess of the Debt Reduction Over
the Requirements.

The Excess of the Debt eductiOn Over
the Requirem
WASHINGTON, March 10.--The Secre-
tary OF the Treasury sent to the Senate
to-day bis reply to its resolution OF March
3 directing him to inform the Senate how
much, if any, the actual payments and
purchases of the principal Of the public
debt since July 1, 1877. have been in ex-
cess of the requirements OF the laws
regulating the sinking fund and how the
existing laws can be carried out in rela-
ton to said fund from TINS time until the
$25O,OO0,0O0 OF AZ per cent. bonds mature,
The total requirements for the period
covered by the resolution-June 80. 1877.
to June 30, 1SS5--amOuut to 1929, ,52S, 1852.
Daring that time the public debt was
decreased S642, 176. 29l, and the reduction
exceeded the requirements by $3l2, ,647,-
531. The only United States bonds re-
deemable at the option of the government
now outstanding are the 3 per cents
issued under the act of July y, 1882, Of
which $l44. 190, 800 were outstanding July
1, 1885. Of this amount 50, ,507, $50 have
since been redeemed, leaving at this date
$lS4, ,6S3, $50 to hereafter be redeemed. As
these bonds may be absorbed before the
maturity OF the AZ per cent. bonds of
1891, which come next In order for re-
demptiOn, further additions 70 the fund
can only be made by the purchase of
bonds In open market.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
sherman's Breath Taken Away.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-In the Sem
ate to-day, during the transaction of the
routine morning business, the presenta-
ton Of reports from committees, etc.,
Mr. Blackburn said.
Mr.. PREsIDENT-I am directed by the
Committee on Naval Affairs TO report a
favorable nomination, which send 10 the
desk.
'FWhat is thatp said Mr.. Harris, "a
nomination 20
Mr.. Sherman's breath seemed TO have
been taken away. After a moments hes
itation he said, in something of an under
tone, "It will be withheld"
Mr.. Blackburn begged the pardon OF the
Chair
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
SAILORS ON PARADE.
An Anti-Fres Trade Denomination I'm
the Streets or Liverpool.

the Streets or Liverpool.
LONDON, March 1O.--A procession OF
British seamen marched from the docks
to the CITY this afternoon to make a dem
OnstratiOn against the government for
neglecting TO take steps towards relieving
trade Of depression. The men behaved
well and were cheered along the route.
They carried great number of banners,
some Of which bore inscriptions: British
workingmen are starving that foreigners
may liYep' British labor is sacrificed
in the interest or foreign labOrp etc.
The process ion attracted much attention.
For time there was some excite
ment caused by fears tnat rOughs
might use the occasion to reproduce
the scenes Of the Trafalgar square riots.
When the seamen reached tho city they
proceeded to the neiRhbOThood Of the
Board OF Trade Rooms, where they held q
meeting. At this they deputied a com
mittee TO wait upon A. j. Mundella, Pres
ident OF the Board Of Trade, and urge the
necessity of such changes in the free
trade policy Of the government as might
be necessary to revive the foreign and
domestic trade OF the empire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
STARVING ON IRISH ISLES.
Gunboats Placed Rt the Disposal of Dis
tributOra OF Relief.

NAAbhAWNA " ANHAAaAs
LONDON, March lO.-The government
has placed gunboats at the service Of Mr..
Tuke in his work OF relieving distress
among the inhabitants OF the islands
along the western Irish coast. Indescrib-
able distress has been developed among
the people inhabitiug the Arran isles of
Galway, who, besides having hardly any,
thing but moss and sea grass left TO eat,
are without fire and often without cloth
ing and shelter. lt is not rare to hnd
girls of IL and Is kept In enforced hiding
during the daytime because they are
bereit of every thread of clothing long
ago bartered away for seed potatoes or
roots to feed smaller children.
DISTRIBUTING RELIEF.
Fishing Inspector Brady recently went
among the miserable people OF Arran to
distribute relief furnished by an organi-
cation Of the Irish police. His funds ran
short to day, and he still had so much
pitiable wretchedness to relieve that he
appealed to Mr.. Bussey, who is charged
with the distribution Of the fund raised IN
America through the New York Sun for
the impOVerish q fishermen Of the Achill
and B0filn islands, and begged him to di-
vert part of his store for the benefit OF
Arran. This Mr.. Bussey was permitted
TO do, and he reports that In order To save
the lives OF scores Of people now dying Of
starvation in those Western islands IL is
imperative that relief on a large scale be
at once organized.
HOME RULE ASSOCIATION.
LONDON, March l0.--At a meeting of
the British Home Rule Association to-
day it was announced that the Home
Rule Association was being formed at
Cam mbridge, and that Prof. Galbraith OF
Trinity College, Dublin, would inaugu-
rate series Of lectures on home rule.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
THE URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.

Mr.. Wilson, OF Iowa, was recognized
by the chair, but gave way to a motion to
take up the urgent deficiency BILL
The appropriation of $4,000 to pay the
expenses Of Gen. GRANTS funeral was
agreed to.
The item of $lS5, 600 for wituesses' and
jurors fees nearly brought on new dis
cussIOn of the issue between the Presl-
dent and the Senate. The bill finally went
over.
Tho Senate then adjourned, leaving Mr.
Edmunds' resolution the unfinished busi-
ness for O'Clock, MIR. Wilson, OF Iowa,
having The floor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
Truxton's Retirement.

WAsHINGToN, March 1O.-CommOdore
TruxtOn, cOmmandant Of Norfolk rayy
yard, will b placed on the retired list to-
morrow. He has been nominated 10 be
Rear Admiral to succeed Admiral Eng
lish. retired Feb. 10, but no action on his
nomination has yet been taken by the
Senate. Unless he Is confirmed to-mor-
Commodore, and IL Will require a special
act of Congress TO have him put on the
retired list with the advanced rank and
pay of a Rear Admiral.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
NO RELIEF FOR M'BLAIR.
The President Vetoes the Bill Passed
by the senats.

The President Vetoes the Bill Passed
by the senats.
WASHINGTON. March 10.-The Presi-
dent sent to the Senate to-day a message
declining TO approve the act for the relet
of John Hollins McBlair. Mr.. McBlair
was Lieutenant In the regular army
who was wholly retired from the army
by the Retiring . Board in 1861
bus was subsequently restored to
the army, and placed on the retired list
by the Presidents order. After twenty
years he put in a claim for longevity pay
on which the Court OF Claims decided that
his restoration was Illegal. He then had
a bill introduced in Congress suspendIng
in his case the law regulating appoint
merts to the army, and 1t Is this bill the
President vetoed. He says Mr.. McBlair's
claim is devoid Of merit and that the bill
establishes bad precedent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
Killed in a Court House.

NEW ORLEANS. March iO.--In the hall
way adjoining the United states Court, in
the custom house, to-day, Capt. j.. II.
Brow and NJ. A. Grace quarreied. Pistols
we're drawn. Mr.. Grace was killed. Mr..
Brow received four bullets and was re.
moved 70 a hospital. The cause was q
r0ustab0u. suit, 10 which Mr.. Grace was
pi c,.tor for the plaintiff
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
a Collision Near Nice.

LONDON, March 1O.-A collision occur
rcd yesterday between two trains between
Monte Carlo and Mentone. The train
from MeutOne was filled with English
visitors. mum or OF carriages we're
mashed and fell into the sea. The num-
ber OF deaths is unknown, but IL rs be-
lieved that at least twenty persons lost
their lives
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11

LONDON. ONT, March lO.--A circular
has been issued by the superintendent 0t
the Southern division OF the Grand Trunk
railway ordering tnat hereafter all Chi.
nese going over the road will be passed
through Ia bond, and that conductors will
be held responsible 70 see that none 0f the
MOngOlians are allowed 70 stop in Canada.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
JULEs VERNE sHoT.
An Insane Nephew Attempts to Assas-
sinate the Author.

III InHHH0 N"DH0W AIN7hIDt8 10 AHHWB-
sinate the Author.
AMIENs, FRANCE, March 10.-An at
tempt was made to-day to assassinate
jules Verne. Two shots were fred at
him from revolver by young student,
who turned out to be the authors nephew,
and who had come from Paris for the ex-
press purpose of killing his uncle. One
OF the bullets missed the novelist, alto
gether. The other struck him in the leg.
inflicting slight wound. The nephew
has for some time been a student in Paris,
and is thought TO be insane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-11
FAN OF A FARMER.
Made County Treasurer He MIsappro-
pirates S7S,s70.

VINCENNEs, IND, March 10-An ex-
animation OF the books, concluded this
forenoon, shows an approximate shortage
against County Treasurer Hollingsworth
OF $IS,219. Every body is dumbfounded at
this gigantic expose. Mr. HOllingsworth
was prosperous and wealthy farmer
when be took possession OF the Treasur-
er's Office. Wbat he has done with this
sum puzzles everybody. The conjecture
Is that II has been squandered in margin
gambling and IN a woman affair, over
which Mr.. HOllingsworth has one suit ia
court. Ex-County Treasurer W. w. Berry
has been Installed ia charge Of the Treas
ureFs Office.