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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
TRAIFF REFORM WILL WIN.
The Chances of the Bill Growing Bet
ter Every Day.


WASHINGTON, March 30-The minority
of the Ways and Means Committee spent
to-day and will spend tomorrow and Sun
day in the preparation of their report on the
majority tariff bill. They have determined
to confine it to review of the majority re-
port, suggesting no scheme of their own as
substitute for the plan of tax reduction
prepared by the majority. They are
forced to obstruct because they do
not seem to be able to construct.
Despite the efforts of the diplomatists on
the Republican side they have not been able
to agree on bill. Under the agreement
reached by the committee Fyesterday
the minority report is to be submitted in
committee Monday. The bill, with both
reports, may then be submitted to the
House on the same day, April 2.
WANT EARLY CONSIDERATION.
The majority of the Ways and Means
Committee will insist upon an early consid-
Grafton in the House. They will probably
call the bill up about April 10. The general
debate will then run for two weeks Then
two or three weeks hit most are to be given
to the consideration of the bill, paragraph
by paragraph, under the five-minute rule
The desire and expectation of the majority
of the Ways and Means Committee seems to
be to get the bill out of Committee of the
w hole ready to be voted on in the House by
May Is. All the indications continue to be
more favorable to its success than the ma
jority of the committee had anticipated.
NELSON'S SPEECH.
The speech which Mr. Nelson, of Mime
sofa, took occasion to make yesterday, is
| significant of the attitude of the Western
and Northwestern Republicans. He is
more courageous IN the expression of his
views and SO spoke first, but Others will
follow in the same line. This will be the
prelude to the general discussion. 1t will
have its effect upon the general discussion,
| just as Mr. Nelson's speech has had its
effect upon the report which the minority
| are preparing. There will be less Reed and
Kelley and more Brownsand Burrows in
| it because of Mr. Nelson's speech.
Too much credit cannot be given to Mr.
| Nelson and the other Republican revenue
reformers for their courageous adherence to
their convictions under the greatest party
pressure. Fortunately for them they are
growing in numbers constantly. Mean
while Mr.. Randall's bill for the protection
of trusts lies cold and dead in the Commit
tee on Ways and Means.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
BULLETS FLYING IN THE AIR.
The Republicans of Macon Engage in
a Lively Row.

Inc fC0puDllCanS OF MdCOO Engage IN
a Lively Row.
MACON, GA, March 30.-The Macon Re
publicans held big ward meetings all over
the city last night and there was lively
times as usual. The most exciting meeting
occurred in East Macon. Moses Green, a
negro barkeeper on Bridge Row, was shot
seriously in the head by Boyd Blackshear,
a notorious negro Republican. The meet
ing took place in the store of Ike Harris,
and when the firing began there was a live
ly stampede for the door, which was
found TO be bolted. During the
disturbance another negro named James
Hurd was shot in the knee. Blackshear
fled Immediately after the shooting and hns
not as yet been apprehended. Green W i'll
probably recover. Republican ward meet
ings in this city always mean a row, as
there are more discordant factions here
among the negroes than in any city in
Georgia, and this year the strife among
them is more bitter than for years.
1t is not so much question Of choice for a
Presidential candidate as question Of who
shall be elected delegates to the various
conventions. The Bib county Republicans
are almost unit for Sherman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
RECORDS OF THE WAR.
A New Scheme to Complete their Pub
lication.

A New Scheme to Complete their Pub
lication.
WASHINGTON, March 3O-Adjt. Gen.
Drum is to appear before the House Com
mittee on Military Affairs tomorrow to
testify in regard to the newspaper clipping
respecting the Anderson Cavalry of Phila-
delphia, published in the last volume of the
War Records. He will disclaim all respon-
sibility for it. There is a decided sci til
ment in the committee in favor of propo-
sition to create commission composed of
eminent Federal and Confederate officers to
complete the publication of the war rec
ords. 1t is thought that in this
way greater information, as well
as greater accuracy would be secured. only
at least two-thirds of the Confederate
records have been obtained by the war
record office. 1t is believed that prominent
Confederate officers, if members of such a
commission, could get copies of at least one
half of all the other existing Confederate
recOrdS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
TWO GREAT ARMIES.

The Boys OF the Potomac and North
ern Virginia to Fraternize.
NEW York, March 30.-The arrange
ments for the reunion of the survivors Of
the Army Of the Potomac with the surviv-
ors of the Army of Northern Virginia are
progressing satisfactorily. George William
Curtis will deliver the oration, George Par
sons Lathrop the poem, and Bishop Horatio
Potter, of New York, the address
Of welcome. Some distinguished
Confederate will be selected 70 make
the reply to the address of welcome. The
reunion will be on July !, 2 and 3 next at
Gettysburg, and will conclude with grand
banquet President Cleveland, Gen. Sher-
man, Gen. Sheridan and many other dis
tinguished officers on both sides Of
the contest will be present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
KING JOHN AsEs FcR PEACE.
A Scarcity of Provisions Among His
PaOn1a tho Ca,1ua

A Scarcity of Provisions Among His
People the Cause.
ROME, March 30.-It is officially an
nounced that last evening an Abysinnian
officer applied at the Italian outpost for
permission to speak with Gen. San Marzeno.
An interview was granted, and the officer
delivered letter from King John asking
for peace. The government has instructed
Gen. San Marzeno to facilitate settlement
as far as is compatible with the dignity
and interests of Italy. To-day the Abysin-
overtures made by King John are said to be
due to scarcity of provisions among his
peODIe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
A TRAIN WRECKBR IN JAIL.
He Intended to Derail an Express But
Caught Freight.

WILMINGTON, DEL, March 30.-A south
bound freight train Oh the Delaware road
left the main track at Woodside, fifty-two
miles below here, at 1880 o'clock this
morning, and crashed into a
car loaded with pig iron, which
stood on a siding. The locomotive and four
cars were wrecked, but nobody was
hurt An examination showed that the
switch lock had been broken and the signal
light extinguished, the apparent intent
being to wreck the south-bound Norfolk
express. A man giving the name Of Sydney
Roach, of Crisfield was arrested and CON
fessed that he was the guilty party. Roach
has been lodged in Jail at Dover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Colnmhns Chantars.

COLUMBUS, GA. March 3O--Miss Sallie
Lollis filed suit against the Central railroad
in the Superior Court for $4,000 as com.
pensation for injuries and sufferings OF
mind and body from injuries received in the
collision OF a shifting train and a street car
at the Ninth street crossing some months
ago, in which she was permanently injured.
A large party Of Northern excursionists
was in the city to-day. They drove TO all
the places Of interest and expressed them
selves as well pleased with Columbus. They
left tonight for jacksonville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
GEORGIA'S CAPITAL CITY.
A Movement to Establish Presby
terian College.

ATLANTA, GA, March 30.-This morning
Judge Richard II. Clark set April 81 for
hearing the motion for new trial in the
case of Goldsmith, the negro convicted OF
participation in the Decatur riot.
Adit. Gen. Kell has decided to make a
requisition on the War Department for 25C
wall tents for the use of the Georgia Volun-
teer soldiery at encampments. These tents
will accommodate about 900.
The Governor to-day offered 5000 reward
for the arrest, with evidence to convict, OF
the unknown parties who murdered Robert
Jenkins (colored) on the night of March "a
at Harrison, Washington county. The
crime was a horrible one. Jenkins was
shot and his house was burned over him.
THE INDIAN SPRING PROPERTY.
The execution of the decree against Henry
j. Lamar, of Macon, lessee of the Indian
Spring property, has put it in the hands of
the State, and has made it necessary for the
Governor to appoint an agent to take charge
of it and protect it. The decree was issued
by the Superior Court of Butts county
March 13
Gov. Gordon to-day sent letter declining
to deliver the memorial address at Athens
April 26. He has declined similar requests
from Marietta and Griffin this week.
Inc hlgh waters have about SubSlded, and
beginning at noon to-day trains on all the
roads leading out of the city resumed their
schedules
A PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE.
A meeting of the Presbyterians of At
lanta was held this morning TO discuss the
feasibility of establishing a college of that
denomination in Georgia. There was a
large attendance, among whom was Gov.
Gordon. He expressed himself as highly in
favor of the movement. A committee was
appointed to arrange for a meeting of
the Presbyterians of Georgia to take
action in the matter, and IL will
meet Monday and make out a re-
port to be submitted at another meeting,
which will be held next Wednesday after
noon They will recommend that meeting
of members of tho Presbyterian denomina-
tion be held in Atlanta, and that prominent
members from various parts of the country
be invited to address the meeting on sub
jects germane to the proposed university.
The Presbyterians of Atlanta are enthusias-
tic on the subject
Tonight Neil Stark shot his brother
Flaentz dead, and fatally wounded Tom
Crawley. They quarrelled over nickle at
cards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Suicide of q Woman.

New YORK, March 30.-A well dressed
lady Of 80, who had given her name as Miss
Fall and also as Miss Bull committed SUI
eide at Armand's Hotel, No. 40 West
Twenty fourth street, to-day. She filed
all cracks of her room and turned on the
gas. She left letter addressed to Mrs.
Moreland, No. 81 Monroe street, Mobile.
Some scraps of paper found in the CRATE
showed that she had once been in Catholic
convent Poverty and sickness are the sup
nosad cause of her act.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
TRuE BILLS FnrND.
TATE'S IMPEACHMENT.
The Trial Ends in His Removal from
Office.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 30.-The Tate
impeachment trial was resumed at Frank
fort to-day, the most important feature
being Auditor Hewitt's testimony.
This, however, produced moth
ing new or sensational. The
trial is more a matter Of form than any
thing else, and is being conducted in the
manner already outlined in these dipatches.
Auditor Hewitt in his testimony stated that
as we'll as he was able TO judge at present
the defalcation would amount TO s@O4 900.
The proceedings closed this afternoon WIN WIZ.
absconding Treasurer, and his removal
from office,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
BULLETS AT BLARNEY.

The Police Fire on Mob That Attacks
the Barracks.
DUBLIN, March 30-The barracks at
Blarney were attacked by mob to-day.
The police were compelled to fire in self
defense, but no one was injured. Many
windows were smashed with stones.
Mr.. Gilhooly, who on March 10, was SEN
fenced under the crimes act to two months
imprisonment, was to-day sentenced to an
additional term of two weeks for assaulting
inspector Hayes at Schulz.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Spain's Exnosition.

WASHINGTON, March 30-In the House
to-day Mr.. RUSSELL of Massachusetts,, asked
consent to report from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, for immediate consider
alton, the joint resolution appropriating
1000 to enable the United States to par
ticipate in the International exhibition to
be held at barcelona, Spain, in April, 1888.
Mr.. Allen, of Mississippi, objected. Mr..
Allen subsequently withdrew his objection
and the joint resolution was passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
MAHoNFs MONOPOLY.

he DecreeS InaC Jne oIaJe committee
Shall Choose Delegates.
PETERSBURG, VA, March 30.-The Re
publican State Committee early this morn
ing finally fixed upon Petersburg as the
place and May " as the time for holding
the State Convention. There was considera-
BILE opposition to the plan adopted providing
for the selection Of delegates TO the National
Convention by tie State Convention, and
the minority Of the committee are firm in
the declaration that, despite the action of
the committee, district conventions will be
ba1H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Cost of the Rate War.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March 30.-The
Northwestern Raitroader will tomorrow
publish II summary Of the entire cost Of the
Western rate war now ending to the rail-
road companies involved. There have been
Just fifty working days since the first cut
was made and the loss, the Northwestern
Raiiroader will show, has been s15,0OO,00o
in that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
HARD EARNINGS STOLEN.
A Robber Enters a House at Athens
and Makes Raise of $3.50.

ana MakeS u RAISE OF $3.50.
ATHENS, GA, March 3O.--A robbery oc-
CURED here this afternoon which, for It's
boldness, has never been equaled anywhere
in this section. John Eberhart kept his
money in book between the mattresses in
his bedroom. At o'clock this afternoon
Mrs Eberhart locked the house and went
up town to do some shopping. She noticed
before leaving that the money was safe in
its place and the house well closed. On her
return, however, things were quite diff
ferent
The hard-earned $500 had been carried 10
parts unknown Mr.. Eberhart sent for a
policeman, and the house was examined 10
see where the robbers entered. A foot print
was discovered near a window. No clew
has been discovered as yet, though the
police are straining every point to find the
robber and the money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
GERMANYs ROYAL FAMILY.
An Enthusiastic Greeting Given Them
by the People.

by the People.
BERLIN, March 30.--Emperor Frederick
and Empress Victoria drove in half-open
carriage from Charlottenburg to Berlin to-
day, and paid visit to Empress Augusta.
They received an enthusiastic greeting along
the road The Imperial family attended
the morning services in the castle chapel at
Charlottenowa,
Emperor Frederick slept better last night.
The weather is warm and beautiful.
DR.. Mackenzie accompanied the Emperor
on his drive to-day. The Emperor was
delighted with the acclamations of the peo-
pie. Berliners were surprised by the ami
mated manner in which he returned their
salutes.
The imperial party visited the room in
which Emperor William died.
On their return the Unter den Linden was
crowded with cheering throngs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
A Murderer Lynched.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, March 30.-At
Hayneville, Lowrdes county, Alabama,
last night Theo Galloway, a negro, who
murdered young Mitchell Gresham one day
last week, was takep from Jail by 200 men
and hanged TO tree in front OF the court
house and his body riddlod with bullets.
The lynchers were friends of the murdered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Augusta to Have Good Music. =

NEW York, March 30.-The manager Of
the national exposition 10 be held at
Augusta, Ga, next autumn has made a
contract with Prof Charles A. Cappa, pro-
viding for the presence Of tho Seventh
Regiment Band at4Augusta throughout the
exposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Not to be Sent to Siberia.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 30.--The Rus
sian government on advice Of the Governors
Of Irkutsk and Amur, proposes to send a
majority Of the Russian convicts to prison
instead Of transporting them 10 Siberia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Senate Amendments Rejected.

HASHNGToN, March 30.--In the House
uay' on motion of Mr. McCreary, Of
oeauVlcky, the Senate amendments were
L,'gb,lrred h. y in to the House bill authorizing
e. resident 20 arrange a conference for
le purpose Of encouraging reciprocal COM
,eIclal relations between the United States
t'I the republics of Mexico and Central
M nv. south America and the Empire Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Mr.. Mills Convalescence.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-The health of
Representative Mills has greatly improved
in the past few days, and he is thought to
be out of danger. He expects to be at the
capitol for a short time Monday or Tues
day next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
LUMBERMEN LAMENT.
The Chicago Trade in Danger ofFallins
into Other Hands.

CHICAGO, March 30.--About forty lum-
ber firms signed protest yesterday against
the action Of the Rock Island, Northwest
ern and st. Paul roads in refusing TO ex-
change cars with the Burlington road. The
protest claims that non-intercourse is Grip
pling the lumber trade Of Chicago, and il
continued will permanently divert the
traffic from the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
MISSOURPS MINE EXPLOSION.
Five Corpses Taken Out and Fifteel
More Still in the Chamber.

plVe CorpS6S Idken Out ana F1fteen
More Still in the Chamber.
KANSAS CITY, March 30.-From the
many contradictory dispatches from Rich
Hill, 1t appears that when the mine explo-
sion occurred yesterday, thirty-five miners
were in the shaft. Had It occurred few
minutes sooner, 100 would have been in peril,
and out of this grew the reports that 100
were actually in the mine. Immidiate
steps were taken to rescue the miners As
soon as IL was safe to do 80, and the fire re-
sulting from the explosion had been sub
dued, rescuing party descended into the
shaft.
THE SECOND EXPLOSION.
They had scarcely got to work when
another explosion occurred and the would
be rescuers narrowly escaped with their
lives One of these was George w. Sweeney,
superintendent of the mines, and he was
badly burned about the hands and face. The
work of rescuing was thus delayed for many
hours. The cries of the imprisoned men
could be heard, but they grew fainter and
fainter, and by Q o'clock ceased altogether.
Five bodies have been taken out. One man
escaped unhurt, and fourteen injured men
have been rescued. Most Of them are in
danger Of their lives.
FIFTEEN STILL IN THE NINE.
Flfteen now remain IN the mine, being IN
the west end, and it is believed that most of
them will be taken out dead. Work is
proceeding very slowly, being attended
with great danger. There is no explana-
tion of the cause of the explosion. The
mine is a new one and was supposed to be
entirely safe. IL employed lis men, most
Of the miners being minors.
TwENTY-oNE DEAD.
KANSAS CITY, March 30. II 80 p. NJ
Times reporters sent by special train to
Rich Hill returned tonight, and from their
information the situation may be summar-
lied as follows: The dead list has reached
twenty-one, and nine of the injured are ex-
pected TO die, making the probable loss of
life by the explosion thirty.
STILL ANOTHER VERSION.
KANSAS CITY, March 30, 11:45.-A dis
patch to the Associated Press tonight say
that twenty-seven people who were in the
Rich Hill mine have been taken out.
Twelve were dead and four died after
reaching the surface. Seven more are
known to be in the mine. The mine is To-
Gated nearly six mil es from Rich Hill. and
is practically isolated from both telephone
and Geographic communication. The scene
of the calamity is reached only with con-
siderable difficulty, the roads being almost
impossible There seems TO be no question
but the explosion was caused from natural
gas, which abounds in the earth at and
below the depth of this mine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Pension Bills Passed.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-The House at
it's evening session passed twenty-four pen
sion bills and at 1920 adjourned until to-
morrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
RALEIGH's BANK FUGIT1vEs
Both Arrested in Canada on Charge
of Forgery.


TORONTO, ONT, March 30.-Charles E.
Cross, President, and Samuel c. White,
Cashier of the National Bank of Raleigh,
n. c., were arrested here last night on in
formation telegraphed from Raleigh charg-
ing them with forgery. Inside of the lin
ing of Cross overcoat was found s., ,459 and
in Whites S15255. OF this amount 5000
was in unsigned currency bills.
White and Cross were sent to Jail this
morning to await extradition papers. They
have secured the services of able coun ell
and signify their willingness TO return with
out extradition proc edings The people in
charge of the bank telegraphed to-day for
the combination of the safe, which was
sent. Cross says that the bank was rotten
when he took hold of it, and that he is
heartily sick of the whole concern.
TRUE BILLS FOUND.
RALEIGH, N. c., March 80 True bills
for forgery were found by the grand jury
here to day against Cross and White, the
absconding officers of the State National
Bank, who are in custody in Toronto. The
District Attorney, with the Chief of Police
of this city, witnesses, a guard, etc, left
this afternoon to bring them back. White
has telegraphed TO the Chief of Police:
"Come for us. We will go back with
youn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
1.osa of the Canonbury.

Boston, March 30.-The steamer Canon
hurry. wrecked at Nantucket, was valued at
si56, 900, and is a total loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
ALL MUST BE EXAMINED.

" hen such an appropriation is made the
od am IS usually set up that appointments
pler 1t may be made without examina-
on' and that all such appointments are to
aCes below the classified service When
,Hcation such as has been suggested by
resident, and is recommended by the
|ommissi1n in its forthcoming report, has
eli e made, such claim, it is said, cannot be
aue Tor the reason that there will be no
'@oes below the classified service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24
Material Of Books.

From the Magazine of American History
II we of this stirring generation we're sud-
denly jolted backward to the time when the
art of writing consisted in painting with differ
ent kinds of ink, or when events were recorded
by planting trees or throwing stones into a
pile, we should begin to appreciate our current
privileges. Visitors at the British museum
are often entertained by the examination of
specimens of the earliest modes of writing
on bricks, tables of stone, ivory, the bark of
trees, and the leaves of trees. In the Sloanian
library is nabob's letter on a piece of
bark, about two yards long. and richly orna-
mented with gold. There are also several
copies of the Bible written on palm leaves.
The ancients appear to have written on
any leaves they could find adapted to the
purpose. Hence the name leaf, Of book, re-
ferring to tree, was derived The Babylo-
mans made their contracts of business ON tiles
or broken pots. The treaties between The
Romans, Spartans, and the Jews were written
on brass. The speech of Claudus, engraved
on plate OF bronze, is preserved in the town
hall of Lyons, in France. There are wooden
manuscripts which must have existed prior to
1873. In the shepherd state people wrote with
horns and avis. Then they invented an iron
bodkin. After that the stylus came into use.
made sharp at one end to write with and blunt
and broad at the other for effacing and cor
recting. But the Romans found these sharp
instruments dangerous, as vicious persons used
them for daggers. A school-master was killed
on one occasion with them in the hands of his
own scholars