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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
In the HOuSe.

Long before the hour for the meeting of
the second session of the Fiftieth con-
gress, the galleries of the House with
the exception of those galleries re-
served for the President and his friends,
ard for the diplomatic corps were filed
with spectators, the bright dresses of ladies'
forming brilliant frame to the
picture presented on the floor below.
There handshaking was indulged in.and con-
gratulations on reelection, or condolences
On defeat were exchanged. Among the
members, of course, the recent election was
The chief topic Of conversation, but there
was no bitter feeling manifested, jocose
ralllery on the part of the republicans and
patient resignation on the part of the demo-
Gratis being everywhere evident The re-
publican members who are prominently
mentioned in connection with the speaker
ship OF the Fifty-first congress came in for
an extra slice of the fluctuations, it being
generally conceded on the floor that the
next House will be republican with from
three TO seven majority.
The speakers desk was ornamented with
handsome floral piece, while other promi-
nent members were not forgotten by their
friends and the numerous floral designs
added pleasing feature to the scene.
RANDALL's ENTRY.
When Mr. Randall of Pennsylvania
entered the chamber, which he did few
minutes before noon, he was surrounded by
MS friends desirous of expressing their
pleasure at seeing him once more able to re-
Suine his congressional duties
AT precisely IL O'Clock the fall of the
Gavel stilled the tumult which existed in
the hall, and silence reigned while Mr.. Mil
oorn, the chaplain offered prayer.
Inc roll of members was then called and
tne hmm OF conversation broke out afresh.
Inc call developed the presence Of 230
me1 bers, there being SO absentees.
On motion of Mr.. Mills Of Texas, a reso-
iution was adopted directing the clerk to
INFORM the Senate that quorum OF the
mouse had appeared and that the House was
ready to proceed TO business. In accordance
WAth the resolution adopted on motion Of
-ur' Holman Of lndiana) the speaker ap-
POINTED Messrs. Holman of Indiana, Turner
oi Georgia and O'Neill of Pennsylvania, as
committee to join similar committeeap-
npolhted by the Senate to wait upon the
resident and inform him that congress
Hss ready to receive any com nunication
ne might desire TO transmit. The House
tnen at 1920 o'clock took recess for an
hour.
READING OF THE MESSAGE.
4. AFTER the recess Mr.. Holman announced
ts .HaI the committee appointed TO wait upon
81 iesuent had performed that duty ana
.nat the President would communicate
WI wth congress forthwith, Mr.. Pruden, one Of
.ue rresldents secretaries, was then nm
aaouhced and tho annual message was
ueI cred to the House and Immediately
read by the clerk.
Hhen at 3:l5 o'clock the reading was
S0mplsted, Mr.. Mills offered o resolution,
snlch was agreed TO, referring the message
s - committee Of the whole and providing
Tor It's printing.
Ihe House then adjourned.
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ATLANTA's OFFICIALS.
The Salaries to be Paid Them for the
Next Two Years.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec 3.--The city council
held meeting this afternoon, and among
other business, fixed the salaries of tho city
officials for the next two years as follows:
Clerk and marshal. fees: city attorney,
5000; assistant city attorney, 1900; city
engineer, 81, 400 tax collector, 90 400: auditor
81 200 each; sexton, 5000; messenger, 5000;
six city physicians, $500 each
three building inspectors. 800 each
six water commissioners, 800 each; three
members OF the board Of health, 500 each |:
president, $500, and secretary OF the board
Of health, $500; three police commissioners,
500 each; chairman, $500, and secretary
Of the board, $50.
s2, 900 to 5000; tax collector, from 81 800
TO s2.400; city engineer, from $500 to
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In the House.


In the house to-day a resolution was
passed allowing Frank Taylor TO use ad-
vance sheets Of the journals of the two
houses for the purpose of completing the
index.
Among the bills introduced were the fol-
lowing:
BY Mr.. Huff-To provide for the regis
tration of the qualified voters of the city of
Macon.
By Mr.. Ewing-To amend the charter of
Rome so as TO allow for the creatio of a
levee commission, whose duty it shall be to
build levee on the lower part of the city.
By Mr. Harrell-To authorize the governor
to issue bonds of the state and negotiate
them for them for the purpose of raising
money with which to pay Off an amount OF
the public debt which falls due Oct. 1, 1890.
THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
On motion of Mr.. FELTON,, the considera-
tion of the general appropriation bill was
m ade the special order for Wednesday morn
ing, its consideration to continue from day
to day until disposed of.
Mr. Hill of Meriwether offered a resolu-
tion that the general assembly adjourn sine
die on Dec II.
Mr. Tatem Of Dade offered a resolution
to the effect that it is the duty of the House
to expedite important business and that to
this end the remainder OF the session shall
all important matters, such as the bill TO
authorize the lease of the Western and
Atlanuc railroad, the bill TO support the
public schools of the state for six months,
the bill to require railroad companies to
pay taxes in counties through which they
run, and the bill to require corporations to
redeem anything of value given in pay
ment for wages.
Among the House bills read the third
ii 10 and passed were the following:
To amend tho charter Of the city of Au-
gusta so as to suspend the collection of
taxes for a specified period.
To authoriZe graduates from Emory col
lege to practice law In the courts of the
state
To amend the charter of the Central
Trust Company Of Macon.
SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
The following bills received the signature
of the governor this morning:
To authorize the refunding of the excess
of $3.50 paid for license TO sell liquor in the
city of Atlanta imposed by the commits
sioners of roads and revenues
To authorize the governor to appoint the
commissioners OF roads and revenues for
the county Of Chatham upon recomme ida
tion of the grand jury Of Chatham county.
To amend tne charter of the city of At
lanta so as TO allow for an Increase Of the
number of aldermen from five to six.
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TRUSTS AND COMBINES.

The House Investigating Committee
Not to Meet for Some Days.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The House COM
mittee on manufactures, engaged in the in
vestigation of trusts and combines, will not
hold meeting for some days. owing to the
absence from the city of some Of its mem
bers Toward the close of the last session
of congress Chairman Bacon reported to
the House without recommendation the tes-
timony taken on the subject of
Sugar and Standard Oil trusts
and Mr.. Bacon thinks that simi-
lar action will be taken in the course of a
week or ten days with reference to the
whisky and cotton bagging trust testimony
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M'KINLEY FOR SPEAKER.
He Will Doubtless Have the Backing
of the West.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Mr. Mckinley is
announced by his friends as a candidate for
the speakership Of the next House. In that
event Mr.. Butterworth may be considered
out of the race, for the Ohio delegation will
be united in support of Mr.. Mckinley.
Messrs. Cannon aud Reed will be the other
prominent candidates, with Mr.. Burrows
of Michigan trailing after. IL Mr.. McKin-
lev remains in the race he will probably
be nominated The west will try to unite
on some one, and he will be the strongest
western candidate.
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CHARLESTON HARBoR.
A Notice to Mariners from the Light
house Board.

house BOafd.
WASHINGTON. Dec 3.-The lighthouse
board gives notice that on or about Dec,
Is, 1888, the front beacon Of Sulllyan's
Island range, Charleston hnrbor, South
Carolina, will be moved 55 feet to the
westward. The range will continue to be
fixed white light will he exhibited
200 feet east of the above
beacon. which, with the present
Sulhvan's Island rear beacon, will range
through the opening left in the stone jetty
now in course of construction across the
main ship channel and intersect lower down
with the range formed by fhe front beacons
of the Morris Island north and south ranges.
Its focal plane will be 33 feet above
the mean sea level and the
bearing of the range NsiW. The
two front beacons Of Sullivan's Island east
and we ranges will also form a range to
guide from a point nearly north of Fort
Sumter light (Which will then be in range
with the Charleston main light to an an
chorage in the inner harbor near the bat
terry point buoy.
Tue sailing directions for Charleston har-
Dor are as follows:
Cross Charleston bar or either the Morris ISL
and south range I'm ain channel rear light
white, front light red) or the Morris island
north range new Pumpkin Hill channel two
white lights. Then take up the Sullivan's ISL
and west range (two red hghts) to an intersec-
ton with the range formed by the two front
beacons of Morris Island uorth and south
ranges rear light red, front light whlte), which
follow to an intersection with the new sullivan S
Island east range (rear light red front
light white). Follow the latter range through
the opening in the stone jetty across the main
ship channel until Fort Sumter and Fort Ripley
lights are in range. or opened slightly to the
southward. Then proceed, by compass course,
NW4W. to an intersection with range
formed by the two front beacons of the Sulli-
vans Island east and west ranges (rear light
white, front light red). The latter range will
guide past the Fort Ripley light to the anchor
alre off the east hatterY Charlastnn
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GEN. HARRIsoN's CALLERS.
Gen. Longstreet Says His was not
Political Visit

Gen. Longstreet says hlS was not q
Political Visit.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 3.--Gen. Harrison
had rather quiet day.
Gen. Longstreet accompanied by Hon. f.
A. Anger of Atlanta, and 4. G. Atkins Of
this city, were among the callers.
This evening Gen. Harrison dined at the
residence OF Mr.. Atkins. The other guests
were Gen. Longstreet, T.. A. Angler, A.
Angler. DIR. Wilson and half dozen In
dianapolis gentlemen.
WHAT GEN. LoNGsTREET SAYS.
Gen. Longstreet tells reporters hat "there
is not the least bit Of political significance
in his visit"
When asked what the south wanted, the
veteran laughingly replied; "The south
wants everything. It wants the earth If it
can get it. But IL wants, more than any
thing else, a good, honest and friendly spir
manifested toward il. We simply want TO
be treated kindly aud considerably" Gen.
Longstreet aud his party will remain over
until tomorrow and then journey eastward.
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A Libel suit for $4,000.

CHARLESTON, S. G., Dec. IA suit for
been filed in the court Of common pleas
here by Theodore II. Abrahams promi-
nent architect and contractor, against
Henry ]. WEIGH, a member of the house Of
William NJ. Bird a. Co., for scandalous and
libellous publications in the Charleston
Daily Sun on Sept. 4, charged to be written
hv Mr. Wech
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Queen Natalia,s Diuorna.

BELGRADE, Dec. 3,-In replying 10 OK.
Queen Natalie's protest against the decree
of divorce granted King Mian, the patri-
arch at ConStantiRople declares that the
divorce was legally pronounced. King
Milan has issued a final decree that The
queen henceforth shall be- addressed az
Madame Natal g de Ke ezko.
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only one great party to please, the chances
for Judgment on its merits may be greatly
improved.
The Chronicle says:
President Cleveland uses strong but true
language about protection. lu regard to the
Sackvlle matter, it is satisfying to flnd that he
refers to it as an occurrence to be deeply re-
GREETED This is in marked contrast to Lord
Salisbury's fippant sarcasm. We hope that
Lord Salisbury will consider it sufficient reason
to appoint successor to Lord Sackville with
ont DELAY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Georaia's Congressmen

WASHINGTON, Dec 9. 3.--Senator Colquitt
Is expected to be in his seat tomorrow and
Senator Brown in his in two weeks. Con-
gressman Norwood, who is IN New YORK,
and Congressman Gambler. who Is looking
after the contest in his district. were among
the absentees from tho House to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
SENATE TARIFF HEA RINGS.
tatives Of Connecticut Indus
tries First on the List.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Senate COM
mittee on finance began to-day hearing
representatives Of interests affected by the
tariff bill pending before the Senate. The
first to come are the cutlery, shotgun and
cotton laces people from Connecticut. There
are applications pending for hearing frem a
large number Of persons whose
request are for slight changes in rates,
or schedules, and it is expected that
all will be heard. II, however, they should
threaten to occupy much time, the com
mittee will ask them to file printed briefs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The following
new postoffices have b en- esta blished I:
Meta, Gilmer county, Georgia, with Will
lam L. Aaron as postmaster; South Caro-
lima: Alice Shumate, at Dunstan, Greenville
county; Pierce G. Stevens, at EulaIa, Edge
field county; Peter A. McDavid, at W arthen,
Greenville county. Postmaster appointed:
Thomas w. Trout, Belmont, Ga.
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Pardoned bv the 0ovornor.

ATLANTA, GA, Doc. 3.-Tho governor
this afternoon signed a pardon for Flora
Jones (colored), who, at the October term
Of the superior court Of Jones county in
1883, was convicted OF larceny from the
house aud sentenced 10 term Of one year.
Bad health gives cause for extending
executive clomency.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE NATION.
An Execution Against Virginia The
Big Telephone Case.

An Execution Against Virginia-The
Big Telephone Case.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-There were no
opinions of Importance rendered in the su-
prene court of the United States to-day.
William L. Royal of Virginia to-day
made a motion asking that the court issue a
direct execution against the state of Virginia
for costs awarded to him in the tax coupon
case of William L. Royal against the state
of Virginia. When the supreme court of
the United States decided this case in favor
of Mr.. Royal it directed the court of ap-
peals of Virginia to issue an execution
for Mr. Royals costs. The court
of appeals directed the Hastings
court Of Richmond 70 issue this execution,
which it did The auditor of the state re-
fused, however, to pay the costs as directed,
and when the city sergeant attempted to
levy on the property of the public library,
he was forcibly elected. The courts of the
state, when subsequently applied to, refused
to grant an alias execution, and Mr.. Royal
now asks the supreme court to issue direct
execution. The amount involved is only
about $65.
THE BELL TELEPHONE CASE.
On motion of Assistant Attorney General
jerks, a mandate was issued by the supreme
court to-day to the circuit court of the
United States for the district of Massachu-
setts, informing that court of the decision
of this court in the case of the United States
against the Bell Telephone Company, de-
cided few weeks ago. The mandate of
| the court would, in the ordinary course of
| events, have been issued after the February
recess in order to hasten the trial Of the
| case on its merits, the mandate was secured
| to-day by special order of the court.
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snlclda at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec 3.-Thomas s. War
ren, well known resident of this city,
committed suicide to-day. The deceased
belonged 10 q prominent North Carolina
family and was brother of the distin-
guished DIR. Edward Warren of Paris.
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POPE LEo's REFUGE.
France Said to Have Secretly offered
Him an Asylum.

LONDON, Dec, S.-Ths Standards CORE.
spondent at Rome says:
The French government has recentlv adv,saa
the pope TO leave Italy IN the event Of rrtntnra
between France and Italy and has offered ali
possible assistance in the event OF his deciding
TO go TO France. 'N'''''s
The Irtbund hears that the pope has
CHARGED Mgr. Galimberti to visit The Duke
OF Lichtenstein and thank him for his gen-
erous offers. 1t says that his holiness has
not at present an intention Of leaving Rome
but that IT Italy became involved in war.
he would Willingly take refuge at Vadnz
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Tho Appropriations COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The House COM
mittee on appropriations was without a
quorum to-day. and consequently the con-
sideration of the District of Columbia
appropriation bill was not completed. II
will, however, be reported to the House
during The week,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Emperor Williams Ear Complaint.

BERLIN, Dec. at is known definitely
that Emperor William is confined with ear
complaint and not because Of cold.
Emperor William is reported 10 have
completely recovered from his ndjsposltion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Bright Had a Bad Nieht.

LONDON, Dec. 3.--John Bright had bad
night and his condition is worse this morn
ing.
A bulletin issued tonight says that John
Brights fever is increasing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
MOsBY GETS JUDGMENT.
The Money Due for Fees Collected
from Chinese.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The court Of
claims to-day gave Judgment for s13, ,s99 in
favor of Col. John 8. Mosby, late United
States consul general to China. This sum
represents fees for issuing certificates to
Chinese immigrants to the United States,
etc, collected in his official capacity and
for which the accounting officers of the
treasury refused TO allow him credit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04

BRUSSELS. Dec. 3,--0ut-door meetings Of
socialists in Brussels have been prohibited.
In consequence Of the procession having
hissed the queen as she was passing yesteF-
daY.
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THE BELL TELEPHONE CASE.
GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.
Secretary Fairclnild Submits the Esti
mates for Next Year.

mates for Next Year.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury has transmitted to congress
estimates of the appropriations required for
the government service for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1890 They aggregate $685. :
467, ,4ss, which is s3,063, 305 less than the
estimates of 1889, and IS, 53O,511 more than
the appropriations for the current fiscal
year. The estimates are as follows:
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DAILY, go A YEAR !
5 CENTS A cory
WEEKLY, 81 ej a YEAR.
POPE LEO AND HARRISON
A Denial of the Story that Convrs.,
lation Had Been Orderad

a Denial of the Story that Conpre.u.
lation Had Been Ordered.
BOSTON, Dec. Sin relation to the Roma
dispatch stating that Cardinal Gibbon; had
oeen Deem instructed by the pope to congratulate
Gen. Harrison on his election on the ground
mat Catholic interests in America would
90 safe under lis administration. n ana.
elal cable, under date Of Dec. ., received bv
tue Boston Hlors c'rrespondence, SAYS:
The vatican to day firmly denies the rano,,
relAtng TO ten Harrlsol's election. The ~
port. as reproduced here, produced a pllpi'1
impression, The vatican denies it, and decIares
that the pope never iuterferes in national polI'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Bishop Keane at Rome.

ROME, Dec. S--Bi'hop Keane, formerly
Of Richmond and rector Of the new Catho.
lie university at Washington arrived to.
day,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
sToRMING THE JAIL.

Lynching was openly talked Of, and an
extra guard was put on duty, but near
preached the Jail, overpowered the guard,
and secured the prisoner. The door Of the
Jail was broken open bya stout negro who
took part in the lynching. The prisoner
was taken about mile from Shelby and
hanged. A rope was put around his neck,
and he was swung from the back Of horse.
He made full confession, and said his fate
was a lust one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
Belgian Miners 70 Consolidate.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 3.--The workmon's con-
gress at Chatelet mas decided upon gem
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
SWUNG FROM A HORSE.
Tar Heel Lynchers Avenge the Muir
der of the Philbecks.

RALEIGH. N c.. Dec. 3.--Van Cannady,
the murderer of James Philbeck, was taken
from the Shelby Jail early yesterday morn
ing and lynched. The murder was one Of
the most brutal on record, and was COM
mitted on the night of Nov. %. Philbeck, a
white farmer. living near Shelby, was
called to his door by an unknown party,
shot dead, and his house entered and
robbed, the robber first shooting down Phil
beck's wife. Saturday Cannady was
ar ested on suspicion and confessed the
crime.
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A BIG LOAD OF NEW BILLS.
Senators Make 1t Lively Under the
Call.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec Sin the Senate
to-day number of new bills were intro
duced under the call of the roll. Among
them were the following:
To repeal the act of 1887 amending section
255l of the Code.
By Mr.. Bartett-To amend section 3S1 of
the Code, with reference to the admission
of qualifications of applicants.
BY Mr.. Bartlett-To provide for drawing
juries for service in the superior courts of
the state.
BY Mr. Ballard-To provide for the com
pletiou of the geological survey OF TIE state,
make a map and report on tho work. The
bill provides for the appointment of q COM
petent surveyor and mining engineer, who
shall be required to complete the work
within two years from the date of his ap-
point nent
BY Mr.. Ballard-To repeal section 24S5 ta)
and 1885 (a) of the code, which provide for
the probate Of foreig wills.
BY Mr.. Ballard-To provide for the pro-
bate of foreign wills
BY Mr. Julian--To change and amend
the common school laws of 1Ss6'S7, repealing
said act after paragraph II and substituting
a provision for the appointment OF q school
commissioner and trustee by the superior
court judge of each county of the state, and
defining his duties.
BY MIR. Hlce-lO amend tne cnarter OF
the city Of Atlanta so as to provide for the
vacation of any public office in the city
when the officer who is appointed or elected
to represent certain ward shall remove
beyond g limits of said ward
By Mr.. Strother-To require judges of
the superior court to give in their charge to
grand jurors sections 1881 of the Code and
1865 Ca) and 10y and section 400, (a), (b)
and c).
Amoner tho hills passed yyara the follow
ing:
To provide for the registration Of the
qualified voters Of Wayne county.
To carry into effect the provisions OF the
constitution for appealing suits for verdict
from traverse to special juries.
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Racing Postponed.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3.--The races were
postponed till Thursday next. The entries
for to day are cancelled.
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Roncia Accentad.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.--The bond Offer
ings to-day aggregated s577. 800 The ac-
ceptances were s274, 500, all 41Ss, at 10s.
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GAINESVILLE, FLA. Dec. S.--Surgear sour
Martin roports for the last twenty'i'''
bours no new cases, and no deaths.
Disiufectlon commenced to-day.
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Southeastern items in the account esti-
mates are: Savannah public building,
$4,000; Charleston public
building, completion, S100, 900; Greeneville,
s. c.. public building, completion, $4,000.