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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Trouble Brewing at Beyier.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12-The Republic has q
special from Bevier, Mo, to the effect that
the striking miners are becoming ugly, and
further trouble Is anticipated. One OF the
leaders of the strikers named Atkinson, as
sorted that tney are building stockade to
defy the militia. There are only tfty-tfve
troops on the ground, and the threats CT the
strikers create considerable uneasiness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
1Aka the Wool oily Orime

ST. LOUIS, Dec IA special to the Re.
public from Mount Pleasant to-day says:
"NeNs was received from Cookville last
night that the dwelling Of John X. King
was bur cd at o'clock this morning, aud
Mr. King, his wife, and six children were
burned. II is believed that the family were
murdered aud the house fired ~ conceal the
crime.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
DOWN AN AIR SHAFT.

An Insane Mothers Fatal Leap with
Her Two Children.
NEW York, Dec. 12.-This afternoon
Mrs. Caroline Schmidt, aged %, living al
No. 4S4 East Seventy-sixth street, while in.
sane, threw herself down the air shaft from
the fourth story of the fat building, with
hertwo children, Jenny, 8 years old, and
Emil. . years old. The former was in
stantly killed, and the boy and his mad
mother were taken to hospital, where the
boy died The mother will also die from
her injuries. Her insanity resulted from
milk fever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
SHERMAN AND THE CABINET.

The Fact that Foraker Would Become
Senator Cuts No Figure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Sher-
man made his most significant cabinet
statement to-day as follows: "Tbere is not
the slightest foundation for the story now
going the rounds of the press to the effect
that would refuse to accept position in
President Harrison's cabinet because j
would be succeeded by Gov. Foraker. The
poss bility Of my seat in the Senate being
occupied by Gov. Foraker will not weight
one hair in connection with my going into
the state department"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
A Resignation rendered.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The President
has received tho resignation of United
States District Attorney Emory b. Sellers
of the indianapolis district, but has not ac-
cepted it, and does not wish to do SO. The
Attorney General has telegraphed TO Mr.
Sellers that the President joins with him in
requesting him 70 withdraw his resignation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Temporal Power OF tho Pope.

ROME, Dec. 12--The Rifor1na formally
denies tbo statement Of clerical journals
that the government has instructed its
agents abroad TO endeavor TO combat the
Catholic agitation in favor Of the restora-
ton Of the popes temporal power.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Four Men Killed.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. IA special
to tho Advertiser from Evergreen. Ala.,
says: 1.-THE boiler at Wilson's steam mill
above Gravella, eight miles from here,
exploded late this afternoon, killing four
men outright and wounding several more. y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
THREE SOLDIERS DROWNED.
Their Boat Capsizsd While They Wer
Drawing in a Net.

Iu5Ir DOdC OHpSII5U W dig IIlby W ere
Drawing in Net.
WATERFOWL, N. Y, Dec. 12.-Sergt.
Dari gton and privates Fred Petit and
Benjamin Wilson, all Of Company A,
Eleventh infantry, now located at Madison
barracks, Sackett's harbor, were drowned
in Lake Ontario, off Catfish Point, near the
harbor yesterday afternoon. Provost Sergt.
Setwright was the only other person in the
party, and he was saved after seeing his
comrades sink, oe by one, into a wa.ery
grave. The soldiers were net fishing, and
their boat was capsized in an attempt to
raise q net.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Morton at Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 12.--Vice President.
elect Morton and wife reached indianapolis
at o'clock this evening aud were driven at
once to the residence of Gen. Harrison.
There was no demonstration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
I aat Tannessee Railroad Oflcors.

New YORK, Dec. 12.-At the election of
tho East Tennessee railroad this afternoon, ,
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. Gen. Samuel Thomas; weep esiient,
Calvin s. Brice: secretary, L. NJ Sclwain;
treasurer, j. M. Mitchell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Sunk In Monday's Storm.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 1.-THE schooner
Sis Church. bound from Cape Charles to
Norfolk, light, sunk in the storm Monday
night. Captain Frank Enoch, Mate Har-
ris, and one of the crew. whose name is un-
known, were lost. The schooner belonged
To New London Conn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
A Cavnlrv omcer Killad.

PHOENIX, ARTz, Dec. l2.-Maj. Spauld-
ing. of the Fourth cavalry, commanding
Fort Mcdowell, was killed yesterday by tho
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Depar tment of Agriculture Bill.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.---In the House to-
day, on motion OF Mr.. Hatch OF Maryland,
the Senate amendments to the department.
of agricultural bill, were non-conc arred in
and a conference was ordered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Chief Colornw Dead

DENVER, Col, Dec. 12.-Word reached
here to-day from the Ouray agency. Green
river, Utah, that Colorow, the celebrated
chief of the Southern Utes, had died at the
agency yesterday of pneumonia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
WOMEN HORRIBLY MANGLED.

A Train Caught Them on a Trestle on
q sharp Curve.
NASHVILLE, Dec. IA special to the
American from Knoxville, Tenn, says :
Miss Binum. aged 20, school teacher,
aud Miss Lewis, aged Is, were run down by
an iiconing express train on the Western
North Carolina railroad, near AlexanderS.
N. c.. last evening, and both were horribly
mangled Trey we're literally ground TO
pieces. The accident occurred on trestls
on a sharp curve OF tho road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
ALABAMA's METRODIsTs.
Bishop Hargrave Presiding at the Sec
sion at Mobile

sion at Mobile.
MOBILE, ALA, Dec. 12.-The Alabama
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, south, met to-day in st. Francis
street church. Bishop II. X. Hargrave pre-
sided. One hundred and seventeen clerical
and twenty-eight lay delegates were pres
ent. The board Of missions repo la ger
collections than in any previous year.
Examinations as to the character Of candi-
dates for the ministry were begun. The
convention will be in session six days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
A Destructive Shell.

ROME, Dec. 12.--The results of the ex-
periments made at Spezia with new shell
fired from l00-tun gun far surpass al ex-
pectatlons. The destruc iyeness Of the shell
exceeds that OF any ever before used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
RELEASE OF A RABBI.
He Was Accused OF Obtaining Mort
gage Notes by Fraud.

NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 12.-Rabbi A.
r. Lovy Of Chicago, who was arrested in
that city some time ago and brought back
TO New Orleans, charged with having OBJ
tained certain mortgage notes by fraud,
was tried here to-day and acquitted, the
jury returning a verdict in his favor with
out leaving their box.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Contingent Fund of the House.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12-In the House to-
day, on motion of Mr.. SayerS OF TexaS, the
Joint resolution was passed appropriating
81, 900 to meet the deficiency in the contin-
gent fund Of the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
Bond Acceptances.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.--The bond offer
ings to-day aggregated $66,l0 The ac-
ceptances were $4,000 AS at los and
1851.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
NO TRUCE IN TIE NORTHWEST.

CHICAGO, Dec 12-Western and north
western passenger rates are not 10 be re-
stored Immediately. A meeting was held
at Chairman Abbott's Office to-day to con-
slider the proposition to advance rates
within.ten days, giving immediate notice to
that effect, but there wero one or two dis
senters, and without a unanimous agree
ment no action could he taken. The matter
was, therefore, left t. the consideration of
the managers meeting, which has been
called for Dec. 49, Meantime the roads
running out Of st. Paul to Chicago and
southwestern points are openly cutting
rates, another cut being announced to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
SPENCER GIVEN NOTICE.

The stateme goes on to say: IAN effort
is being made by interested parties to create
the impression that Mr.. Spencer is being
outraged, and that change was to be
made without his knowledge. Such is not
the case. He was informed Of the proposed
change three days after the recent annual
meeting. We intend to run railroad that
shall be popular, profitable, and for the
benefit of all interested. Every branch of
the road will be put in first class condition,
and the now vacant vice presidency will be
filed, though it has not yet been decided to
whom the position will be offered" The
statement is considered evidence that the
Garrett party are to have things their own
way in the management of the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
B. 81 O.'S NEXT CHEF.
The Roads Presidency offered to
Charles f. Mayer.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 12.-Various rumors
recently circulated as to proposed changes
in the executive officers of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company have resulted
in the issuing of statement by che parties
now in control of the board Of directors.
The statement is to the effect that the presi-
dency of the road has been offered to
Charles F. Mayer; that he has accepted it,
and will be ele ted at meeting of the
directors to ha held Dec 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
INNING RANT RATES.
The Regular Schedule to be Restored
on Dec. %.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Commissioner
Pierson notified the interstate commerce
commission to-day that the trunk lines
would restore regular immigrant rates to
the west on Dec %. This will make the
Chicago rate Sl3 in place Of IS, and the st.
Paul ate $22 in place of $40. The Lack
awanna, and Ontario and Western roads
have followed suit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
The Bill as Reported to the Hous
Calls for 1,9O6.85O.

Calls for $11 ,oO695o.
WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-In the House to-
day Mr.. Blanchard, of Louisiana, reported
the river and harbor bill, and it was referred
to committee of the whole.
Some changes were made in the bill, and
as finally agreed upon, it a ppropriates SILL
9O6.85O. Following are some of the princi-
pal items of the APPROXIMATIONS:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-13
A GLARING INEQUALITY.

He made an argument in support of it.
He declared that the substitute went out Of
its way to create most glaring inequality
against the cotton planters, by raising the
existing tax of 35 per cent. to tax Of los
per cent, Without action on Mr.. Coke's
amendment, the Senate, at 5 O'Clock, adj
journed, after agreeing to a request
by Mr.. Platt that if the paragraphs on
cutlery and firearms should be reached be-
fore Monday, they should be passed over
informally, as he would be absent from the
Senate until then
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
The Maid and the Highwayman.
(Texas Siftings.

(Texas SiftIngs.)
1t was giddy, gushing girl from New
York, with an amplitude Of bang aud
scarcenees of vocabulary, which showed
at once her romantic tendencies. She
ives travelling in a stagecoach in one OF
the sparsely settled regions OF the coun-
try. "Oh!" she said to her mother, 81
do wonder whether we are going to make
this whole trip without even the sign OF
adventure. Wouldn't it be horrid?"
Her mother informed her that she
didn's have much common sense, but the
girl didn't seem to mind it in the least
Ia the course of the next hour, however,
the coach stopped suddenly and the
muzzle of a pistol was showed through
the door.
"Sorry to trouble you, ladies, said the
man whose headfollowed the pistol, "but
if you've got any valuables, thems what
we want, an we're a little pressed fur
time"
'Oh mamma, at last, I'VE have found a
real highwaymau," said the girl with a
delighted shrek.
you're real live robber, aren't your
"Well, l reckon that's what I'm cali
ed" 20
"Aud you tell people to'hold up their
hand, and say, "your money or your life
to them, don't your"
81 hav done so, miss. But | aims got
no time ter talk I'll have to ask" :
"How lovely! Just coma right in and
sit here beside me-"
"Ye see, miss, I'm here on business,
and III trouble you"
'No, you won't trouble us ct all.
Just come in, We won't hurt you. l
just dots on robbers"
The highwsymau had dropped his pis.
toland Was beginning 70 look apprehepsive.
"Do you have to 20 away and rob
somebody" che isquirsd naively. II
hope you will not run away. because I am
just beginning to get a acquainted with
you. l always said I would hug the
first real robber-I-"
But the stage door slammed shut and
the highwsyman had fled.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
Deaths by FrePzlng.

SR. PAUL, Jan. l6.-The following
deaths by freezing in addition to the list
heretofore sent are reported: Near Nit
chell, Dakota, young man named Nun
ger, Mrs. Phillips and son, of Alpena; an
unknown man near Aberdeen. Dakota;
pupils; at Fulda, Mimi, the four year
son of John Walsh; at Tracy, Mimi. Tom
Anderson. A farmer is missing at Bel
grade, NJ. T., and the deaths of several
boys in the Madison Valley is re-
ported.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
A Conflict Between Peasants
and Police i'm Ireland.
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER SrATnl
MOVEMENT OF AUsTEIAS TROOPS.
geinforcements scat 80 the Roum inian
FrORtier.

VIENNA, Jan. l6 "A report is current
that a second Caucasian army corps has
been ordered to proceed to the Austro-
Roumanian frontier. 1t is stated that
the Government has decided to begin the
movement of troops at an early date. 1t
will send large reinioreements of Hun.
garian troops to Trausylvania.
The Warsaw Journal semi officially an
nounces shat barracks to the number OF
eighty will be constructed at three points
on the Prussian frontier.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

Ink stains on linen can be taken out if
the stain is first washed 10 strong salt and
water, aud then sponged with lemon
juice. e
In a basin of water. salt of course will
fall to the bottom; so never soak salt fish
with the skin side down, as the salt falls
to the skin and remains there.
For stains on the hands nothing it bet.
ter than little salt with enough lemon
Juice to moisten it, rubbed On the spots
and then washed off in clear walter.
Salt and mustard, a teaspoonful of
followed with sweet oil, melted butter or
milk, is the antdote for Fowlers solu-
ton, white precipitate of arsenic.
For weeds in pavement or gravel walks
make strong brine of coarse salt and
boiling water; put the brine in sprink.
ling-can. and water the weeds throughly,
being careful rot to let tany OF the brine
get on the grass, or it will kill it too.
If a chimney or fuecatch on fire, close
all windows and doors FIRST, then hang a
blanket in front Of the crate to exclude
all air. Water should never be poured
down theohimuey, as itspoils the carpets.
Coarse salt thrown down the fae is much
better. Good Housekeeping
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
AAows "salt."

Let your speech be always with grace.
seasoned with salt"
For relief from heartburn or dyspepsia,
drink . little cold water in which has
been dissolved teaspoonful Of salt.
Sprinkling salt at the tops and on r. Z
bottoms of garden walls is said to keep
snails from climbing up or down.
For weeds in the grass. put pinch or
two of salt in the middle of each, and,
unless shower washes it off, it will kill
the weeds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

An Cid Lady asd Her CranAcAiIAren
y eEen.

OMAHA, Jan. l6. The Thermometer
registered in some places in the city 30
degrees below zero. Reports show that
there were many fatalities throughout the
State as the result OF the storms. The
bodies of an old lady named Mrs. Chap.
man aud two grandchildren, who were
lost Thursday near Stuart. Nsb., we're
found yesterday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

SAGUA, Jan. 16.-The American bark
D. Chaplin foundered on the voyage from
Turks Island to Boston. The survivors
escaped, but ono sailor and the cook died
of thirst and hunger after 10 days expos
ure 10 an open boat.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
A CnUsCx sURHEe.
Fire.en Overcome BY the smoke.

MINNEAPoLIs, Jan. l6.-Yesterday
morning fire destroyed the Church OF
the Redeemer, Universalist. The church
cost $50 600. During the day nine fire.
men were overcome by the dense smoke
which poured from the bnilding, and two
OF the men are said to be in very criti-
cal condition.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., Jan. l6.-Emil
Gossman, a farm laborer, and child OF
a farmer named Bedine, are missing since
Friday. They are supposed to have per-
ished from cold.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
PEASANTS AND POLICE.


DUBLIN, Jan. l6.-A conflict occurred
At Gweedore Saturday between, peasants
and a party of police collecting rates. A
woman was stabbed with bayonet,
GIRL vas wounded with a truncheon. and
other persons were more or less seriously
injured. Two arrests were made.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

GUxIAourr VIA GALVESTON, Jan. TO-
A war council has sentenced to death
Luna and Velas, two of the rev olutionary
chiefs taken lately in the Province OF
Mandoi.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
Death of "A Port surveyor.

Bosros, Jan. l6-George A. Bunds-
wood, for % years Surveyor of the Port
of Boston, died yesterday afternoon of
pneumonia.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
Rulpar,aa weyoiu,ionis,s Defeated.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 1.-Two bands
organized to cause rising in Bulgaria,
were defeated by Turkish soldiers before
they crossed the frontier.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16

fHSANTA Able is only sold in large bottles
at 81: three for % so. Sold by all wnolesals and
retail druggists rs
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-16
40 VEHICLES Y0S nssA-

The undersigned has FORTY diui.Es
ranging in size and style from Y 'm,Fseigh
Wagon to single-seat Buggy, se4rn he vi
sell Tor cash or exchange for hc,ee ~ o.rIex
Farmers and others, desiring ~ 80 Aago1l
Of almost any style, can be ~ esti' Waited :
calling on me at the Fashion Li.el >.AoiH.
Ala.. wisE.
winnemucca, August I, lGeE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-27
Proceedings of the House.


WASHINGTON, March 26-Mr. Grosvenor, of
were adopted
Chefjustce Waite be held in the hall of the House
of Representatives Wednesday, March g.
the Supreme Court. and that when the House ad-
journs the ut inst it shall be until A. M
March %.
Resolved That the Clerk of this House notify
the Senate and the Supreme Court of the passage of
these resolutions.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
Bv Mr. Townshend of Illinois: For the cree
ton of public building at Mt. Vernon. ILL.,
By Mr.. Kerr, of Iowa: For the esta blish ment
of permanent board of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain and France.
BY Mr.. Caruth, of Kentucky: Authorizing the
construction of bridge across the Ohio river at
Louisville, Ky.
By Mr.. Laird, of Nebraska: rendering the
thanks of Congress to Lieutenant A. W. Greedy
ard others for courage. energy and fidelity in
the Arctic
BY Mr Cutcheou. OF Michigan: To equnlize
the salaries of postmasters az presidential post
Offices
On motion of Mr.. Cox of New York. Senate
bill was passed appropriating So, coo TO provide
for the payment of the funeral expenses OF the
late Chief justice of the Supreme Court
Mr. Springer. of Illinois. from the committee
Territories. reported the bill for the oreaui-
cation of the Territory of Alaska Referred to
the committee of the whole.
District business occupied the rest of the
sion. The bill to prevent the Dissertation of
graves in the District gave rise to long debate
An amendment was adopted, on motion of Mr..
Grosvenor. of Ohio, providing that If q person
dying in hospital vas honorably discharged
soldier sailor. notice of the fact shall be given
10 some G. A. r. post in Washington. No final
action was taken on the bill, and the House ad-
icurned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-27

sistans Attorney-eeneral Maurey offered the fol-
70 wing resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That the bar of the Supreme Court
senble in the of the said court at 1880
O'Clock, Wednesday, the 2Sth day of March instant
and proceed from there in body to the hall of the
House of Representatives. to attend the funeral
ices of the late Chief justice.
Upon motion of Attorney general Garland the
Chair was authorized to appoint committee of
seven to prepare resolutions in reference to the
death and the life character and services of the
Chief-justice TO be presented at future meet
ing. TO be called BIZ the Chair The chairman
named as the committee the Attorney general.
Messrs. Edmunds and Vest. of the Senate;
Messrs Culbertson and Ezra B. Taylor, of the
House of Representatives and Messrs. Shella-
bareer and Ashton, of the District bar. The
meeting then adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-27
ILLINOIS.

A Democratic Convention Nomlnates Judge
schofie1d Successor % Waite.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
MARSHALL, March 26--State Supreme Judge
John Schofeld is one of the most available men
for appointment successor to Chief justice
Waite. The Democratic county convention ;,
held here this afternoon, expressed the senti-
ment of the people of this section, irrespective
of party. by adopting the following resolution !:
Resolved That without the knowledge or consent
of the Hon. John SchofeId. present his name for
the position of Chefjusce of the Supreme Court of
the United States that believe circuit attorney
legislator member of the constitutional convention
and in his long Associate and Chief
justice of the Supreme Court, he
has shown himself worthy the lofty
reputation he now bears able and pure citizen
lawyer and iurist. known wherever Jurisprudence is
made study. We recall with pleasure that he has
heretofore been rendered but steadfasy refused DO
sitions of apparently greater advantage financially
and otherwise, and by his ability and erudition has
continued TO support and amplify the already high
character of the Supreme Court of Illinois and that
he awaits in this year of struggles for judicial
honors, but formal eslection, without opposition,
for further term of nine years justice of that
court.
Resolved. That the legislative congressional and
State conventions, in the event a denomination
made previous their sessions be requested to
formally tender the of Judge John Schohed for
appointment as Chief-justice of the Supreme Court
of the United States and that all Democrats and all
the people OF Illinois, of whatever party, who feel
disposed, be invited to urge his appointment.