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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
.rudson collage to Be RebulIt.

tees OF Judson female college at Marion, re-
Gently burned, have resolved to rebuild at
once at q cost Of 100000. II was one Of the
Oldest female institutions In the south.
There was an insurance Of S25 900 ON the
building, aud already there has been sub
scribed over $40. 600 for new building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
CONGRESS OF THH BAPrIsTs.
A National Divorce Law and Restric
tion OF Immigration Favored.

A Nat1onaI DlVOrce Law and RestriC-
tion OF immigration Favored.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 5.--Dr. J. J.. M.
Curry presided over tho Baptist congress
to-day. DIR. Bacon of Brooklyn read a
paper advocating a national divorce law b y
an amendment to the constitution.
Hon. q. Sawyer of Newport addressed
tion by the exclusion of criminals, paupers,
lunatics and Chinese.
To-night's session was devoted to discus
sion of Romansm, in which several leading
clergymen took part. all Of them being
quite conservative and liberal in their
VieWs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
DIRECT TAX RBFUNDING.
The House Makes the Bill q Special
Order for Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin the House to-
day Mr.. Mills of Texas presented and the
House entered the following order:
That Thursday, Dec. 8, Saturday, Dec. 6, and
Tuesday, Dec. II. immediately after the read
ing of the journal, be set apart for the consid-
Grafton of Senate bill No. 139 redirect tax bill,
now in committee Of the whole. and that at 4
p. m. Tuesday, Dec. II, the same shall be re
ported to the House with such amendments as
may have been agreed upon in committee, and
the previous question shall then be considered
ns ordered on all such amendments, on ordering
the bill to third reading and on its passage, and
the votes thereon shall then be taken in the
House.
This order was not formulated at any
regular meeting of the committee on rules,
but was framed after consultation between
Messrs. Mills and Randall in order to meet
the requirements of the caucus resolution
adopted at the last session.
Mr.. Oates, who led the opposition to the
bill last year, proposes to beat it this time,
not by flibustering, because that would
violate the democratic agreement, but by
overlooking it with amendments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
ADMISSION OF TERRITORIES.
Mr.. Springer Tries to Put Wheels on
the Omnibus Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-In the House this
morning Mr.. Springer of Illinois asked
unanimous consent for the immediate
consideration of the resolution making
the Omnibus" bill for the admis-
sion of Dakota, Montana, Washington
and New Mexico. the special order for
to-day, the bill to be considered from day
to day until disposed of.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio objected, remark
ing that the gentleman from Illinois had
not appeared very anxious last session to
admit Dakota
MR.. SPRINGER's MOVE.
In the House to-day Mr.. Springer of Hi
nois asked unanimous consent for the adop-
tion of resolution making the Senate bill
for the admission of the territory of South
Dakota and the organization of the terri
tory of North Dakota the special order for
tomorrow, and from day to day until dis
posed Of, leave being granted for the offer
ing as substitute of the House ''omnibus''
bill. Thereafter bills for the admission Of
Montana, Washington and New Mexico
shall be in order until disposed of. Mr.
Payson objected,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Kniphta Divide.

COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 5.-District Assem-
bly, No. 1876, Knights Of Labor, has divided
about equally, half going to the federation
OF the miners for the formation of an inde-
pendent organization for this district. The
other half remained with the knights. w. I.
r. Lewis, district master workman of M.
l35, has resigned and will be the head OF
the miners organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
MEAT PRODUCTS.
Senator Vest Wants the Investigating
Committee Continued.

Senator Ve5t WhntS Jue IhVeSIIRHtlnR 3
Committee Continued.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lin the Senate this
afternoon Mr. Vest offered resolution
continuing the existence Of the select COM
mittee on the question touching the meat
products of the United States, especially as
to its transportation, with leave to sit dur
ing the session and during the next recess.
He said that in the pressure of business il
was simply impossible for the committee to
continue its labors at the present time. At
the suggestion of Mr.. Sherman, the resolu-
ton was referred to the committee on con-
tingent expenses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
England's Navy.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Arthur Raymond
Heath, conservative, member of the House
Of Commons for the south division of Lin
colnshire, in speech yesterday said he be-
lieved that the government at the next
session of parliament would ask for loan
of el0, 600, 900, to be devoted to strengthen
ing the navy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.
Of1cers Elected-Lease of the Georgia
Pacific Confirmed.

Pacific Confirmed.
RICHMOND, Dec. 5.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders Of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company was held here
to-day. A resolution was adopted looking
to the issuance of $4,000, 600 in equipment
trust bonds. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
President, George s. Scott. Board of
directors; John H. Iumar, Samuel Thomas,
Calvin s. Brice. John G.. Moore, Harris C.
Fahnestock, George #. Stone, John Il.
Paul, John A. Rutherford, Charles NJ. Nc
Samuel N. Ingram.
The lease of the Georgia Pacific railroad
by the president and board Of directors was
confirmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
FEES OF A COTTON SUIT.
The yleecy That Caused Them Used in
Fortifying Knoxville.

Vi bbJ AAAe AAhO0NAAAO'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The equity court
of the district rendered decree pro con-
fesso to-day in the case of Michael l..
Woods and John c. Fay against Perez
Dickinson, the surviving partner of Cowan
81 Dickinson of Knoxville, Tenn, affirming
the complainant's claim. The suit is for the
recovery of S24,04S attorneys fees for
professional services in the case of
the defendant, Dickinson, against the
United States before the court Of
claims and congress for the value OF cotton
used by Gen. Burnside, in the Notifications
of Knoxville, In November, 1868, when
Gen. Longstreet attacked the city, in which
S96, 1872 was recovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
OLEVELAND's AUGUSTA TRIP.
He Will Decide To-Day Whether he
Can Visit the Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Senator Colquitt
and Representative Barnes called upon the
President this morning and invited him to
the Augusta National Exposition on any
day he might name. The President said he
had been watching the progress of tho ex-
position with great interest, and that he
was desirous to go down and see it.
He remembered his former visits to At
lanta and Savannah with great pleasure,
but he is trying to clear off the business
which has accumulated during the time
when he was preparing his message, and so
could not say right off that he would go.
He promised to tell them tomorrow what
he could do. He took occasion to heartily
congratulate Senator Colquitt, whom he had
not seen since, upon his reelection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
$1o,ooo,ooo FOR WATERWAYS.

Ahe house Committee Fixes the Ag-
gregate OF Its Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--The rivers and
saroors committee spent several hours to-
uay In work upon the details of the river
and harbor bill for the next fiscal year. The
committee will not hear any delegations
iIeslrning to urge claims of their particular
Stocaltles Soai to an appropriation. as q great
eeai OF testimony was taken last year and
as there is very little time for the work, the
purpose being to have the bill ready for
TsrSolon ~ by the House before the holidays.
aue committee has fixed $40, ,000, 900 as the
bsgregate amount of the appropriations 10
De carried by the bin,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
New Postomces.

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The following
postoffices have been established: At Ed
wards, Gadsden county, Florida, With w.
w. Edwards as postmaster; at Nimmons,
Pickens county, South Carolina, with
ilaoroa r. Bowie as postmaster
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
T1lrkev,a Railroads.

CoNsTANTINoPLE Dec. 5.-The porte has
signed convention with the Seligmans
providing for u Junction of the Turkish and
Greek railways. 1t rejected for political
reasons English, German and French ten
ders 10 carry out this project.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Hudson's Municipal Glection.

HUDSON, N. Y, Dec. 5.-The charter
election held in this city yesterday resulted
in the election of Henry l.. Gress for
mayor, and the entire democratic city
ticket by an average majority OF 800. The
democrats gain two aldermen and the
mayor, making the common council q tie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
a Tennessee RIVER Convention

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec. 5.--The cham
Der OF commerce has called Tennessee
river conyentions TO meet at Knoxville on
Jan. 22, to consider plans for improving the
navigation of the Tennessee river. The
convention will be- composed Of delegates
from the counties in East Tennessee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Copies of the Message.

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.--ln the House to-
day Mr.. Richardson Of Tennessee, from the
committee on printing, reported resolu-
ton for printing 5000 copies OF the Presi-
dant,s MASSAGE. IL was adopted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
sMALL.PoY IN A GARRISON.

Brownsville, Tex. the Infected Point
Where 1t Came from.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5.-The Times Dsm-
ocrnrs Brownsville, Tex, special says: "A
pronounced case of smallpox appeared
among the soldiers in the garrison yester-
day. The patient is a man who came from
Ringgold barracks, where he contracted the
disease There are a number OF cases at
Rio Grande City and on the up river
ranches, but none here or in Matamoras."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
A Cotton Cargo on Fire.

ST. JouNs, N. f., Dec. 5.-The British
steamer Escalona from New Orleans, Nov.
Is, via Newport News, for Bremen, cotton
laden, has arrived here with her cargo on
FIRE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
nJavada,s Vote.

CARSON. New, Dec. 5.--Tho official vote
of this state as announced yesterday by the
state board OF canvassers stands: Harrison
1888, Cleveland 5,326, Fisk 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Heavy Bond Buying

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury to-day accepted tenders of
AIS aggregating 81 l6s, 600 at 10S. Among
che tenders acceptedwas enc item Of $780,
600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Prices on the Paris Bourse.

PARIS, Dec. Son the bourse today
prices we're firm. Panama canal shares
closed Az francs higher, Suez canal ~
francs higher, and Credit Foncier 90 francs
higher
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
70 M alcorna Chamharlain.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The tories and liberia
uDionIsts Of Birmingham are preparing to
give Mr.. and Mrs Chamberlain a public
welcome on their arrival.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
THE BODY IDENTIFIED.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 5. II p. M.--At
the continuation of the inquest tonight,
the body was identified as that of Mamie
House, a 12year-old daughter of 4. r.
House. railroad engineer She was last
seen alive in company with her father about
o'clock Monday night by colored woman
named Fannie Bryant. This woman is now
in Jail pending the conclusion Of the inquest
tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
pay+rai,s pronosals.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-A majority Of the mem
bers OF the finance committee Of the Cham
Der Of Deputies oppose Minister Peytraps
income tax proposals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
M Wiiaon's Trial

PARIS, Dec. 5.--The committee appointed
TO consider the Wilson case recommends
that M. Wilson be given another trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
MYSTERY OF THE CORPSE.
The Girl Found at Birmingham Chloro-
formed Before Drowned

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. S. = The
mystery surrounding the death of young
girl, whose body was found in East lake
yesterday, seems no nearer q solution than
last night. The autopsy disclosed the
fact that she had been murdered.
it is supposed by means OF
chloroform. She was not drowned, as at
first reported, as no water was found in her
lungs. Five thousand people viewed the
body to-day, but nobody has been able to
fully and positively identify it. The officers
are working on several clews, and money
has been subscribed as reward for the
arrest of the murderer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
RAILROAD MONOPOLY.
ing says:

of All Western Roads.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The Times this morn
ing says:
II Is reported that eastern capitalists have
been for some time considering a scheme that
IL of much greater magnitude than the col
lapsed clearing house arrangement. IL pro-
vides for creating a syndicate which is TO secure
n controlling interest In ali the western roads
and manage them as one system.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
MRS. SMELL OFFERS $4,000.
Tascott's Capture in Any Part of the
World Will Win It.

CHICAGO, Dec.5 .5.-Mrs Heurietta L. Smell,
widow of the murdered millionaire, A. J.
Smell, tonight announced that she will pay
$50, 900 for the capture Of William B. Tas.
cott In any part Of the world. This reward
is offered on the same terms as the last re-
ward of $4,000, and will be good for four
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
ALLIANCE AND WHEEL.
The Two Organizations in Convention
at Meridian.

AhO W. Aki NOAAf CAAbACAA
at Meridian.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5.--The Times
Democrats Meridian, Miss, special says:
"rhe convention of the National Alliance
and National Wheel assembled here this
morning, with delegates pres
ent from twenty states and territories.
An address of welcome was delivered by
Senator Joel 2. Walker of this city, on the
part of the citizens, which was responded
to by Col. Polk of North Carolina, on the
part of the alliance and wheel The presi-
dent of the National Alliance, Col McCune
of Dallas, Tex, delivered the annual address
before the alliance delegates this morning
at Sheehan hall.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY.
Most of the day was spent in organizing
the various committees and getting in shape
for business. A proposition to consolidate
the National Wheel and National Alliance
was under consideration this afternoon, and
joint meeting was held at the court house
for that purpose. A joint committee was
appointed on the organization of a union
between the two associations This COM
mittee made favorable report, which was
unanimously adopted. Committees were
appointed by each order on bylaws and
constitution. 1t is thought the censollda-
ton will be perfected tomorrow. The
delegates are mostly well-to. do farmers,
but there is a considerable intermixture of
gentlemen who are not exactly identified
with agricultural pursuits. There are
about three hundred delegates in both
organizations A large number Of farmers
from local alliances are in attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
A HIGawAYMAN HALTs A STAGE.
He Secures the Express Box and Two
Mail Sacks.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5.-The stage from
Mendocino to ingrams was stopped by
robber last night at point about seventy.
FIVE miles north of this city. The driver
was compelled to throw off the express box
and two mail sacks, which the highwayman
secured and then allowed the stage to pro-
ceed ON its way. The loss is not known,
but is supposed to be heavy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
ms LORDsHTP EXPLAINS.

The conservatives charge that Lord
Churchill took the government by surprise
last night, while warning the liberals to
prepare for the division, is explained by
Lord Churchil's friends. They assert that
he informed the government early yester
dav that he intended to move an adjourn
ment. but that he did not place the motion
upon the notice paper, fearing that it
might be blocked. Lord Churchill himself
emphatically denies that he communicated
with tine liberal whips on the subject
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
SUAKIM'S SOLDIERS.
Lord Churchill Explains That His Mo-
ton Was Not q Surprise.

O141Et P3oVK44D I11FV n 10 &F~V
ton Was Not Surprise.
LONDON, Dec. Sowing to a report that
Gen. WoIseley had been in communication
with Lord Randolph Churchill and had in
spired the latter's attack on the Suakim
expedition on account of the inadequacy Of
the proposed force. Sir Stanhope, war sec
retary, wrote letter to Gen. Wolseley on
the subject, asking him upon what military
authority he supported Lord Churchlls
views. Gen. Wolseley, in his reply, says
there has been no interchange of confidence
between him and Lord Randolph. and that
he is not responsible for the latter's state
rrnanfS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-08
Alexandria Affairs

Reported Tor The EVENING STAR:
CORPORATION COURT.-The october term OF the
corporation Court, Judge Stewart, opened to-day
at the Fairfax street courthouse. The term Is a
will try all the charging, crime against per-
sons In jail or on pa The Juries were called this
morning and arrangements made for the work OF
the term. The trial Of Frank F. De Lea for shoot
Ing Jen Phillips, some months ago, was begun at
noon, and will occupy the residue OF the day.
TIE RRGIsTRATIoN.-The registration lists OF
Alexandria city, although the registrars have
present lists do not determine exactly The number
OF votes which may be cast here at the coming
election. The registrars may list any qualified
voter at any time ten days before the election,
and 1t Is PROBABLE that there Will be considerable
additions to the polling lists The registration
may amount TO total OF 5000 or Z, $50 voters.
the only naturalized Chinanan here, Air. j. c.
Pean, has been declared incapable OF registration,
as he was naturallZed by mistake.
N0TES-Chlldren'S services took place yesterday
afternoon at Christ Church.-Rev. ID. OKane s.
j.. OF ST. Mary's church, left for Fairfax station
where he Will remain week.-Elder A. b.
Francis, OF the Old School Baptl,tS, held services
for that denomination yesterday at their Fairfax
street Observation-Disclosures or the death In JAS
per County, Iowa, OF Capt. s. II. DeVaughn, has
been received here. Capt. DeVaughn carried on
his shoe business here and was afterward engaged
as SUPERVISION OF wharf trade by FOwle & co. He
was captain OF the Mt. Vernon Guards when they
entered the Confederate SERVICE but afterward re-
signed and became provost marshal at Ly nchburg.
went WeSt.-Bean-ShootcrS, for some time the
most popular arms In town, have disappeared I'M
der the mayors order that every boy found with
one should be arrested. In Welkers case last
week in the County Court, 1t was the costs and not
fine that he was required to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-08
Amendments In Minnesota.

From the ST. Paul GLOBE, OCTOBER 3.
There are three constitutional amendments to
be voted upon the coming election. The first de-
clares any combination to monopolize the markets
for food products or to interfere with or restrict
the freedom OF such markets criminal conspiracy.
The second relates to the exemption Of certain
property OF a debtor, providing that all property
shall be liable to seizure and sale for debts in
Cured for work DONE or materials furnished In
the construction, repair, or improvement OF the
same. The liability 70 seizure and sale is also ex-
labOrer or servant for LABOR or service performed
The third amendment provides for biennial ses-
sons or the legislature, TO be limited TO 80 instead
OF go days as at present. with the proviso that no
bills shall be introduced during the last 20 days.
unless the attention OF the legislature shall be
called to some matter OF general interest by q
special message OF the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-08
Sick HEADAcHr

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-08
THE AQUEDUCT INVESTIGATION.
He VIII 20 INTO the Tunnel To.
Morrow.


Lieut. Townsend intended to resume his work OF
Investigating the tunnel to-day. He was going
down the Howard University shaft for the Dur.
pose OF striking into section OF work which the
Kendalls represent TO be extremely bad there
being little good work there at all As the
pumps at Howard University shaft stopped work
Saturday the water In the tunnel at that point
was so deep to-day that the neutsnand decided to
wait Till tomorrow, by which time the water can be
pumped out. Lieut.. Townsend said to-day that he
Howard University shaft about as represented in
the charges. He supposed that remarks about
caverns IN which company OF soldiers could
expected TO flnd large cavities. Lieut.. Townsend
was to-day writing his report to MAI Lydecker,
nort h s W results 81 his This re-
made the inspection at Howard University shaft.
ne said to-day that he did not know
in the tunnel after Tomorrow or not ThaI A
ne SAID, would depend on his instructions He
nn0ugnt tne congressional committee. when ap-
polnteu would visit the tunnel and inspect the
work. II he went through now, and cut out the
Drck so that the committee cOul Id see the work It
the worst ns Gassc that he had pqrposey avoided
committee cut Its own holes. when asked about
MS report to-day, Lieut. Townsend said that he
make few recommendation. He did not, he said,
propose 70 make 4 long. 1t would not be a de-
re IL, nor r,N would IL go into the question
the work AS Congress proposed to investi-
gaze the matter, he would leave such ques-
Lions TO the Investigating committee. Lieut.
townsend SAID IN reply to question that he still
adhered TO the statement that S. 900 would cover
the cost OF remedying the bad work, so far as IT
nao Deen discovered. When STAR reporter asked
MN II this estimate was based on the possibility
OF groutlng or pumping cement into the work,
Lieut.. townsend said he thought the sum mem
TONED would be SUFFICIENT even II the work had to
DC ali torn out and reconstructed. The method OF
grouting suggested, he said, was used on the New
YORK aQueduct tunnel, and had the approval OF the
engineers there. The cement was pumped or forced
~ under pressure OF $50 pounds to the inch. II
was much more expensive 10 the contractor than II
tne work had been properly done In the first place.
as spaces that should have been filed by stone or
rubble are filled with pure cement.