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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

According 10 tho ruling Of New York
fudge, the dogs Of that city cannot be called
vicious before they bite one person. Not
long ago l0year-old girl WINS bitten by u
pct dog belonging 10 neighbor. She was
hid up for six weeks, 80 that the bite must
hive been quite serious. The father brought
suit against tho dogs owner for $1,000
damages, but MS it could not be proved that
tbs dog had bitten anyone else. tho case
was dismissed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

There are more miles Of electric railway
In this country than Is generally supposed,
statistics showing the number TO be 10, Of
which Il are in operation IN Pennsylvania,
10 in New York, 10 in Ohio, and - in New
Jerzey, Maryland, Colorado, Michigan, Mis-
sour, California, Alabama, Virginia, Kan
sas, Delaware and Rhode Island combined
almost all Of which have been constructed
within the last year or 80. There are now
in course Of construction, or contracted for.
80 additional miles in the following States.
New York Massachusetts,. Connecticut.
Tennessee, Ohio, California, Nebraska. Ken
lucky and Minnesota It will 10 seen that
several Of the States which already bad the
electric railway were 50 well pleased that
they thought they could stand more Of it.
while the movement has spread to a few
States which had not previously adopted it.
Probably In a few years the electric street
railway will he almost as common as the
old-fashioned system now in vogue in most
cities
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

us Ann O'Delia, alias Diss Debnr, insanef'
is the question which is now agitating Now
Workers. Ann O'Delia's mother writes
from Kentucky that she is; that for years
sho has pursued n course indicating per
verted and dopraved mind. 81, therefore,
ask, continues Mrs. Solomon, "that at the
proper time my daughter be represented in
all proceedings necessary 30 place her in an
insane asylum, or some institution mot pc
nal whore she may be properly restrained
from committing further depreciation upon
the public" Mrs. Diss Debar's offenses are
of such character that Sing Sing is the
proper place for her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Speaking Of Mr. Cleveland tho Brook
Ign Edgie snys "The old man first
dubbed the politicians into fear Of him.
That made tho people in love with him.
Now tho politicians like him as much
a. they hated and feared him. because
they realize that he is a longer. headed poll
ucian than any of them" Quite unique
tribute, Ia IL noti And yet deserved one.
Mr.. Cleveland is fearless and honest enough
20 do what rs right aud for that reason tho
Ocople adnliro him he is smart enough TO
hecAmate tho politicians, and that makes
.im respected by both people and politi-
sAnR.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Mr.. Blaines health again When is this
thing going TO stopf 1t seems that the por-
trait printed by Judge some days ago, rep
resenting the Maine man in extra good
health, did not settle the question, for upon
that geptleman's arrival in Paris, tho other
day, Gatigndnfs Messenger said no was
looking "haggard," while cablegram %
tho New York Herald represented him as
being stronger and more robust than
ever" Oh well, there are some mysteries
that time alone will solve, and this is one
Of them, While it is true, according TO re-
port, that Mr. Blaine's return TO this coun-
try has been postponed short while, he
will eventually return, and then the truth
will be known
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

The Philadelphia Press says: "The Mug
wumps no longer sit On the box and drive
this administration. They are merely hang
Ing on behind tho vehicle" The Press
hopes they will let 20 and climb 10 the
drivers seat In the Republican wagon, but
they won't A back seat In the Democratic
party Is better than front ono in the
Republican pnrty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

u seems that among Belva T,ockwoOd's
opponents in the recent Equal Rights con
ventiOn were Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
Husan Il. Anthony, james q. Blaine and
Benator Allison. The four received but
forty votes between them, however, while
Mrs. Lockwood received 3l0-n good many
more, probably, than she will receive in the
elq(figu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Siugger Sullivan says that he Is going
bark ~ England, TO Gods country and his
people" The slugger will NON find out
that he il no longer "a fayorite in "God's
country, >" a. he calls IL. When be failed n
knock out Mitchell England no longer had
any uss for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Now for Mr. Carlisle on the tariff Tho
galleries will probably be crowded today
by people who expect ~ hear a statesman
Ike speech not an invective or a burle8qne;
and statsgnan-like speech IL what they
will hear
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Gen. Joseph f. Johnston is not disturbed
because few mischief makers are abusing
Baker Post for accepting his contribution
to the Grand Army. Ho says he has no
doubt other x-Confederates will follow his
example. and adds: There was no ami
mostly between Northern and Southern
soldiers during the war. | rene nber three
or four times whom, under flags Of truce,
the opposing ranks rushed together and
broke into fraternal groups. | never met a
veteran of Sherman's army without pleas
urc. The animosity against the South was
fomented by politicians, not by veterans
Gen. Johnston is right when no says the
animosties Of tho war have been kept up by
polticians-Republican politicians
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

TIE pen ia mightier than the sword. At
least a man nafned Caruthsrs, living in
Illinois, thinks ~. IIs has cleared SI5O. 90
with his pen, but it Ia proper 70 state that
It was a pig pen containing million pigs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

The contest in thia Congressional district
r. growing more interesting every day. The
people are waking up ~ tbs fart that there
ia an Issue that requires their attention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

OF the 10000 immigrants landing at
Castle Garden last year, the German en-
pire furni shed more than any other coun-
try, leading Off with over 900 while Ire
land followed with 5000 England fur
nished 45, 900 citizens to this country. and
Italy, the land Of blue skies, music and
street pedders, furnished nearly the same
number. Sweden came next with nearly
1900, followed by Russia, with
5000, Hungary with 1900. Scot
land with 1900, Norway with 49,
900, and Austria with 1000. Other
nationalities contributed to our population
in numbers ranging from 5000 down to /.
Java Morocco and Peru having contributed
one citizen each. In the entire number Of i'm
migrants, fifty-four nationalities are repre-
scented. The greater portion of these immi-
grants 90 to the North and West, and it is
noticed that in those sections strikes are
more common and anarchy more rampant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

Al E1kecriptloFs PAYABLE In 1dTsncs, AM
m paper Will be delivered bey0Dd the time
raid for. SPECIAL sstentsOa VIII b. given ~
Weekly and Houthly interruptions, and
E1t@crib@rs can make arranzsTnents, Il they
desire n Eay subscriptions a. thsir resi-
dences, RI placss If brlxsne@s, avoiding the
fncluvenlsncs Of calling a. ths Bu2.ness
Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-19

The terms Igr the DATLY MoETIz0 SEws,
delivered every dag, In any part of tie City,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16
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A SENSATION,

A Committee to Investigate the Election
OF Aldermen in Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16
There is no sense and no politics in de-
| laying the t8riff bill.n
THE MOROCCO MATTER SETTLED.

THE MOROCCO MATTER SETTLED.
WASHINGTON, May 15-Actiug Secre-
tsry Rives received cable message from
Uunited States Consul Lewis at Tangier
this morning saying that all questions Of
disagreement between Morocco and the
United States had been settled, and he
had gained all the points commended for.
THE SENATE READY FOR TIKI TARIFF.
WASHINGTON, May l5-The Senate
committee on finance this morning author
izsd the chairman to appoint sub-com-
mittee to investigate tariff measures. The
action Of the committee is understood to
look to 8 thorough inquiry into the sub
jet Of tariff, with the probability that II
the House sends over the the tariff bill
the committee will hesr testimony upon
the interests to be affected, and IN the
fullness OF time will report the tariff bill
to the Senate. Inquiries will, II author
lied by the Senate, be begun at once. In
fact, q considerable store of data has
already been laid as foundation.
POSTAL CHANGES.
special to the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Msy 15.-The following
Texas postal changes were made to dsy:
Railway postal clerks on the Houston and
LEI hI0 haiimay hEc aUtAoE4Z1u W charge
the run to end at Esgle Pass, decreasing
the distance three miles, making the whole
distance 367 miles. Service between
Spo60rd and Del Rio will be performed
by closed pouches. The new line is TO be
known as the Houston and Esgle Pass
Railway Posto fire.
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-rhe President
has approved the xcs granting right of
way TO the Kansas City aud Pacific R iil-
rosd Company through the Indian Terri
tory, and the act suLnorizing the building
Of railroad bridge at Lutte Rock, Ark.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16

OF Aldermen in Houston.
Special to the Gazette.
Houston, TEX, May 15-Quite 8
sensation was created in the city
this evening by the passage at 8
meeting Of the City Council this after
noon OF 8 resolution appointing the seven
new members OF the board committee
to investigate the charges made
in recent publication in Hous.
ton paper to the effect that
holders Of Houston city bonds had been
requested during the late municipal con-
test to subscribe money to elect s mayor
and alderman favorable to the settlement
of the City debt on tne terms of the city
bondholders. The charges were made in
letter written by New York gentleman
who holds $4,000 worth OF Houston
bonds. The Investigation promises to
furnish some excitement.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16

Continued on Fifth caoe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16
Blazs at seaiy.

special to the Gazette.
SEALY, TEX, May 15.-The lumber
shed owned by Mr.. W. C.. Young was
burned to the ground this evening. The
cause Of the Are is unknown. TIE loss is
estimated at about Si400.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-16
Union Labor Convention.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, May 15.-At the
meeting Of the executive committee of
the Union Labor party to-day 1t was
found that twenty-eight states were
represented. LAST years business was
settled up. At noon the national conven-
ton WAS called to order, when the fol-
lowing nominations for temporary off
GERS, made by the executive committee
were ratified: Temporary chairman, S.
T. Norton, Chicago; secretary, j.
S. House, Missouri; assistant
secretary J F Mcdonald,
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National Republican., 1888-05-17
Deserted for Nine Years.

George w Smith by his solicitor, Mr.. A. D.
Williams, yesterday filed I'LL for divorce
from Mary L. Smith They were married in
Sharpnburg, Md, May as, 1873, and lived to.
ccther about four aud half months. Com.
plain8nt,says that hc was a school teacher at
that place and at the end of his term secured
a school near Arlington, Va. and made his
home in this city. He repeatedly sent for his
wife to Join him here, but she never complied,
and he has been informed that about five
years ago she married some one to him llns
known He prays for divorce on the ground
OF dpsertlon tor over nine wears.
Lula L. IlUrau has filed a bill for Il divorce
from Joseph II. iioran on the ground OF de.
seltion. They were married In this city May
-. 1884,. and on sept. 10 1885, she charges that
he wilifuly abandoned her and has ever since
refused to live with or contribute to her sup
port She also prays for almOny and counsel
fees.
Mr. Charles EiBalber yesterday filed an
answer TO his wife's Charlotte L. BARBER
mtted. also the present residence OF both
parties. The husband then proceeds to give
an account of his trip with her to Pittsburg,
and sending her from that point. to G!ra"d,
showing her every attention AND kindness,
and no complaint of sickness or fatigue com.
ing from her. lie asserts that the sickness
she speaks about was caused by her having
an operation performed for an abortion while
he WAS absent from home, and which she had
repeatedly threatened 10 have done. II was
deliberate act, as she had previously made
a will in case the result was fatal, lie de.
nics the charge of dcscrtlon and non.suppIrt,
but declares that within two weeks after
reaching her fathers house he sent her funds
by mail, which she returned, stating that she
did not wish to be dependent upon him
or be under any obligations to him whatever.
Later lie met her in Erie, offered her a check
and dress pattern, She accepted the latter
only, and aftcrwurd sent Il clicck amounting
TO what she supposed was sufficient to pay for
it, ann from thai time she has not asked him
for assistance, lie denies ever attempting OF
intending To attempt to procure a clandestinC
or fraudulent divorce. but admits filing u bill
tor the nullty Of their marriage. doing it in an
open, legal way, and insists that tho costs
were paid on lis dismissal, The charges OF
cruelty are most Gmphatically denied. :
National Republican., 1888-05-17
ALExASprIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Repubiican's" Readers.

1t is learned that the Alexandria Real Es
tate, Title and Trust Company are nogo.
tiating for handsome badge and belt to
cost about 500, which they will present to
the player Of the Washington team who
makes the best general record during this
season.
Miss Rosalic Jones and Miss Jennie
Whiting, Of Hampton, Va, are visiting Miss
Nellie Cntcher, Of this city
Mr.. Ludwig Eichbcrg, Of Philadelphia, Is
here ON a visit to his parents.
The Republican district convention, which
was called to meet here yesterday, owing to
the fact that to reach Petersburg In time for
the state convention to-day the delegates
would hc unable to transact any business,
they simply met informally and adjourned
to meet in Petersburg today. Alexandria
city and county, Fairfax, and Loudoun were
represented.
A party Of the Young folks will leave here
this morning in coach and -four for the
Great Falls where they will spend to-day.
Mrs. II. W. Acton will chapcron the party
Mrs. Mary Holmes. who recently sold hol
house on Cameron street Ia Mr.. H. W. Bal.
lengcr will to-day move to Washington
city.
Thirteen thousand herring and 200 shad
arrived at FishtOwn yesterday; the former
sold from - 10 - per 1000, the latter from
so to Si2 per 100.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
RETIRING wiru uoNoRs.
Attorneys and Oniciais Present Judge
Snelt with u Cane.

When Mr. sheppard came into police
court yesterday morning he told Judge
Sucll that he would not he able to secure the
full text of the United States Supreme
Court sdecisiouuuti next Tuesday lin view
VI this fact he asked that all of the United
States eases he continued until that day
which was agreed to-
At the close Of the days business, when
Judge Sucll was about TO adjourn the court
large number of gentlemen Of the bar and
court officials camC forward and presented
his honor with u handsome gold headed
cane,
Mr.. Campbell Darlington made the pre-
sentaiiOn In speech couched with most
lifting terms and mcritcd compliments.
lie was followed Ivy Mcssrs. J. \. Moss
aud q. :. Il. Wall.
Judge Smell responded and thanked his
friends fur the gift, but more particularly
for their uniform kindness. In concluding
his remarks he expressed his intention to
remain citizen of Washington.
Late yesterday afternoon the President
was officially informed of the confirmation
Of Judge Miller, and the latter will receive
his commission to-day.
National Republican., 1888-05-17

The parishiorcrS of 81, AloySus Church held
Il large and enthusiastic meeting last Tuesday
evening at GOnzuga Hall for the purpose of
making the necessary arrangements for tile
attendance OF the pariSliuncrs at the laying
of the cornerstone Of the catholic University,
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Morris Murphy. capt. 4. A. Duty was called
to the chair and the reading of the report OF
the chairman oi the executive committee was
listened to. Rev. Father DOughery made
some eloquent remarks urging the necessity
for u grand display. MesSrs. Jas. Werner and
Jeremiah Murphy were elected marshulS for
the parade, and after the transaction of other
business the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
Interesting Confirmation Services.

The confirmation services at the Jewish
synagogue, ON Eighth street between II and |
streets northwest, yesterday morning com,
mcnCcd at 1870 o'clock and ended at Il! and
were very impressive. Rabbi Stern ohcatcd
The editiCr was prcttily decorated Tor the oC.
prominent citizens, The class numbered III,
teen, HS follows: Edna Wcyl, Ella Cohen Fan.
ME Kaufman, GusSlc Nurdingcr, Ella Bch.
Hannah Gusdorf, AntOinctte Cuhcu, Ncttir
Bcrnhcimcr. Callir GoldSteln, Hattie ROths.
child, Celia Jackson solomon Minister and
Nmrlia Stern, The families Interested. after
the service and In accordance with custom,
received COugTatulutury calls and celebrated
the event Of the day with appropriate fcs
tiNitic>.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
NeckWear Department.

Our buyer has Just returned from New York
with the very latest novelties. and especially
adapted for presents.
White Jaljinesc silk Shawl Fichus, elabo-
ratey embroidered all over, finished with
heavy >ilk fringe yard deep, $50; would be
cheap AZ 81 each.
Crepe dc Chine silk Shawls, in pink blue,
black, and cardinal, prettily embroidered,
deep silk fringe, Sl,5; worth at least 81 each,
Japanese silk Scarfs q yards long, yard
wide, knoited fringe yard deep, pink, blue,
red. canary, white, and cream, hand embrOi'
dercd. SG.15; sold in New York Japanese
stores for $40,
White Japanese silk scarfs, 3 yards by
yard. fringe yard deep. eXquisitcly cmbroi-
dered all over. $3.50.
COLLARS-imported Hand Embroidered
Standing Collars, 2jc each; cost more to im-
port.
CHEMISETTES- Tucked fronts, standing
collars. with straight and turnover points, lac
generally 2ac.
CuFFS-Warrante pure Linen, , pairs for
25c.
COLLARS Warranted pure Linens forsjc.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
1nr SNAIL rHtNcs or 4 pNy.
Minor Occurrences In and About the
City.

During tie month ot April SiGS was expended
on the Eastern branch bridge.
Katharine McMongal has bought Of Albert
:. Greene and wife tot shOoO part Of lot In
square SO.
Messrs. Brccn y Fcely have been awarded
the contract iOl paving the roadway TO the
free bridge
WIN i. Wilson and wife have disposed of
part, oi lots u land In square l!O to WIN. II.
Dyer for ss,ils
The deaths In the District last week mum.
hrrcd $50 white, aud 33 colored. Births 81,
and marriages !i.
Mr. Jos +. IIodgsou has resigned his posi
tOn In the city posiufice aud i. NJ johnson
transferred tO fll the vacancy
George t. Shtrn was yesterday excused
10y Justice Montgomery from further ,crvc"
rs petit Juror for this term in the criminal
court
VIM +. Ellison has sold to- George y Bealc
iur $500 two parts VI square lOD In George
town. northeast corner ut Valley and West
streets.
Max Ian,burgl rG lHtimoro his author.
iIcd the commissioners To proceed with the
Improvement nf Columbia rOnd. and he will
give deed for u lG foot strip for widening
said road.
4 discussion Oi Henry Gcorgc'S theories by
the Nnti-pONCrty Society and Mr.. W. A. CrUi.
irt will take place ~ the g. \. H. Hall to-
night Il sequel tu the "SuCrutiC debate Ot u
fortnight since, senator kcnna will preside.
The Virginia Brick Machine Company has
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year President, Lewis Clephane; vice -presi.
dent. u. II. Warner; secretary W "; Demp
scy: treasurer and manager, Chas, u, Pearson;
auditor. Geo W. Pearson.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Schoon.
maker has. through MGssrs. Francis Z. Mohun
and T. A. Durneille. purchased Of Alice T..
Mcbride and husband for si5,OOO sublot -,
with all buildings and improvements, IN
square no. on Nineteenth street, between u
and streets northwest.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
Obtaining Circuit Court Jurors.

Justice Ilugucr in circuit court No. /, yes
trrday excused George Prince, Z. T. :Brrry. s.
W Ntn"nctZ, and H. l.. Crawford from ser.
vice a. petit juror, for this term in that court.
The following names We're drawn from the
huN tO I'LL the vacancies: VIM. \. llGdr,ck
3!!l y street northwest; James IiOutlicrc, GUI
street southeast; chase Andrews, 9lS T. street
northwest: ". W. Durdcttr, y!S seventh street
northwest. VIM, kicsccker failed 10 answer
I" his name 10 serve Us Il petit Juror In circuit
court No. yesterday The following were
drawn 10 I'LL the PANEL Herman lionllcr, 93i
j street northwest; John j. Iirurhrrt. G3i
Pennsylvania avenue southeast
National Republican., 1888-05-17

The case Of Ferdinand King and Robert 4.
Frey for embezllemcnt in connection with
the Eleventh building Association of George.
town was resumed in the criminal court yes.
terday and finished. \ large number of wit
ncsses testified to the good character of the
defendants. Arguments were made by the
counsel on 10th sides, and at 1li5 O'Clock,
after being charged by Justice Montgomery,
the jury retired, and later returned with Il
verdict Of not guilty. The defendants were
heartily congratulated by their friends.
This dispOSes of all the cases. as the others
WCrc nnlle nrnssed ON Monday.
National Republican., 1888-05-17
VISITORS TO washington

Are invited to visit the building corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Twelfth street. This noble edi-
flee not only possesses a beautiful exterior, but is
reckoned one Of the best constructed buildings in
Washington. 1t has history which dates from
the time of Gov shepherd, whose ambition and nc
frescoed ceilings and marble floors are character
istic Of the builder, Boss Shepherd, as he was
was later rented by the Government and was re-
ehristened the Pension Office, where 600 clerks
found employment On completion of the lovely
structure in Judiciary Square the. Government
clerks there migrated and the building has since
been known as the Paas Royal.