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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
FOUR MEN SHOT.
A Murderous Rumpus over the Di,
0f s4s-t

A Murderous Rumpus Over the Dis
charge of Factory Girl.
GRIFFIN, GA, Dec. 14--ThIs afternoon a
disturbance arose at the Kincoid cotton
mills over the discharge Of one Of the female
operatives. w. q. Hammocks, the fore
man, was shot in the head. Charles Ham
mock, his son, was shot In the abdomen.
John Earnest was shot in the shoulder.
John Vaughn received a slight hesh wound.
Earnest and the younger Hammo X, 1t is
thought, will not recover. Earnest is charged
With being the cause of the trouble. He il
at the head OF tho weaving room, and it is
said used severe language in discharging the
glrl referred to. The excitement has quieted
down and no further trouble is anticipated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
LoNDoN's GAS STRIKE.

A Fog That Caused Anxiety as to
Whether the Supply Would Last.
LoND ON, Dec. 14.-The striking gas works
employers were very quiet this morning.
The strikers have withdrawn their pickets,
having found that the works are fully sup
Piled with workmen.
A heavy fog prevailed here to-day. 1t
was feared, owing to the fact that it was
necessary to burn gas during the day, that
the supply would not prove adequate be-
cause of the strike Of the gas workers.
These fears proved groundless, however, as
the supply was well maintai ei.
The coal porters at Greenwich struck to-
day without giving notice. The company
will prosecute them. The crews of the col
lieries are giving notice that they will not
work on vessels conveying coal for the
works EMPLOYING non-union men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
METHoDIsM IN GEORGIA.
Everything Reported Prosperine In the
Southern Tier.

AMERrcUs, Ga, Dec. 14-The fourth
day Of the Methodist conference was de-
voted to the reception of reports from the
various standing committees and boards
One was on the orphans home. There are
at the home 20 children, 20 having been
supplied with homes during the year. An
endowment fund is being raised which will
place the homo above want. Rev l. b.
fayne continues as superintendent. An
election for six trustees to take charge of
the publication OF the Wesleyan Christian
Ad0ocGte was held.
Thereports have all been good from every
quarter OF the state. The ministers have
been better paid and more missionary
money has been raised. The conference is
about through with its work. The appoint
ments will be announced Monday morning.
and all the delegates will then leave for
home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Thomasville Topics.

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, Dec. a. In the case
of J. NJ. Glenn VS.. the Phoenix Insurance
Company the jury brought in verdict of
s., ,290 for the plaintiff. The case will be
carried to the supreme court by the defend
ants attorneys.
Miss Bessie Ramsey and Mr.. Frank Pitt
man Of this city were married in Cairo,
Ga, on Dec. l.
The authorities of the Savannah, Florida
and Western railroad will at last fully rec
ognize Townsville. Tomorrow an extra
train will be put on between Waycross and
ThnmasYille.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
FLORIDA's CAPITAL CITY.
The Water Works-Meeting Of the
Farmers Alliance.

The Water Works--Meeting Of the
Farmers Alliance.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. A-The pip
ing, engines, boilers, etc., for the city water
works have begun to arrive. The entire lot
will make twenty-five carioads Toe con-
tractors are under bond TO have the work
completed. and water flowing through the
pipes by next June. A canning factory is
also contemplated
Leon County Farmers Alliance held an
interesting meeting a. Miccosukie Wednes-
day, at which Capt. w. l. Vason lectured
on the cons ruction and most economical
mode Of filling silos.
Attorney General W. B. Lamar has re-
turned from Monticello. While there he
purchased from DIR. B. w. Taylor valu-
able tract of land. 280 acres. forty OF which
are In the corporate limits It is said 70 bo
the most beautiful natural park OF hard
wood in Middle Florida. and is known as
"lovers' retreat.n
Miss E. LaIrobs Of Baltimore Is In the
city, guest Of Mrs. r. w. Gambla
Miss Lsossie Holden Of Mariana Is visit
ing Miss Matte Houstoun.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
onicers of the Labor Federation.

BosTos, Dec. 14-The National Fedora
tion of Labor to-day elected the following
officers: Samuel Gompers Of New York,
president; w. II. Martin of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel Work
ers, first vice president; P. J. Mcguire of
the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
and Joiners, second vice president;
Christopher Evans Of Miners and
Mine Laborers, secretary; Henry Enrich
Of the Furniture Workers Union, treas
urer.
After selecting Detroit as next year 5
meeting place, the federation adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
DEMooRACY's SENATORS.
The Work of Selecting Their Commit
teemen in Progress.


teemen in Progress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The democratic
senatorial caucus committee to arrange the
minority representation on the new COM
mittees held meeting at the capitol to- day,
Only four Of the seven members were pres
ent-Messrs. Cockrell, Harris, Blackburn
and Ransom. They completed their work,
but owing to the absence from the city of
numerous democratic senators who must
be communicated with before the selec-
tions are submitted to the caucus,
the members Of the commit
tee declined to make any statement
for publication. OF the committee on
worlds fair In 1892, it is said thdt Messrs.
Eustis, Colquitt and Voorhees, will be MEM
bers. The democratic caucus will meet
Monday morning at 10 o'clock to act upon
that the full committees will be presented
to the Senate that day and elected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Two Trainmen Killed,

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 14-A construction train
which was backi lg into Ferguson station,
on the Wabash railroad, fifteen miles from
this city, last night ran down a hand car.
A fat car and the tender Of the engine
were derailed, the hand car crushed, and
the conductor and brakeman were killed
and four others badly injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Better Pay Demanded.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 14-At mass
meeting of the Knights Of Labor held here
to-day, a resolution was passed to the effect
that demand for a 20 per cent. advance
in wages be made Feb. l. The meeting was
largely attended, and was composed Of
miners and lab1rers oulY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
CONTEMPTIRLn Foes.
HRIN's NEW VICEROY.
The People of Dublin Give Him an Er
thusiastic Welcome.


thusiastic Welcome.
DUBLIN, Dec. 14.-The Earl Of Zetland,
the new Viceroy Of Ireland, arrived at
Kingstowu this morning and Immediately
proceeded to this city. The royal salute
was fired upon his arrival here, and he met
with remarkably enthusiastic reception.
The route from the station to the castle was
profusely decorated with flags. The
viceroy was enthusiastically cheered
along the entire route. The wiadows of
the houses along the streets through which
he rode were thronged with people Vast
crowds followed the procession TO the CASTLE
The Trinity College students sung the
national anthem, in which they were joined
by the croad. No trace of hostility was
displayed. Workingmen who on the occa-
sion Of the entry Of previous viceroys
groaned and hooted to-day exhibited thor
ough good humor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Bond Acceptances.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--The bond offer
ings to-day aggregated s910,700. All of
which were accepted at 127 for As, and 1045s
for AVS. excepting one bid Of 81, 700 41<s, at
10411. OF these bonds $3.50, 600 were sur
by national bank depositaries in
LIQUIDATION Of deposits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Fire in Gordon County.

CALHOUN, Ga, Dec 14--Stewart &
Bros store house, where the post Office was
kept, at Redbud, ten miles east OF Calhoun,
was consumed by fire last night, With its
entire contents, valued at $1,000 to $1,000.
There is no insurance. The origin Of the
fire is not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
FARMERS Robbed by Highwaymen.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 14.-Half dozen farm
ers who we returning to their homes from
Dallas, Tex, yesterday, after selling their
cotton. were robbed by highwaymen on the
road near White X ok. Bloodhounds were
put on the track of the high @aymen, and
report has reached Dallas that two of the
robbers were captured and hanged by the
enraRed farmers,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
SESSION OF THE SYNOD.

Formal Adjournment VIII Be Effected
Tonight.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. 4-At to-dsy's
session of the Presbyterian synod. the date
of the next meeting was reconsidered, and
the first Wednesday in next December was
fixed upon. The synod appointed Rev. j.
N. Bradshaw, DIR. w. II. Dodge, and Elder
John G. Nichols, to represent 1t at a gen.
eral conference TO be held on a date yet TO
be named. The session is practically ended.
A formal adjournment will be effected to-
rnorrow night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
REY YVES sr's STRIKE.
The Men Seem to Have the Best OF
Their Employers.

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 14.--Advices to-
night from Key West indicate that the
cigar strike is farther from a settlement
than ever. The men are better organized,
and are receiving daily large sums from
other labor organizations. They lose moth
ing Tut their wages. while the manufactur-
ers are losing their profits, having their
trade broken up, and are subjected to
monthly expenses of over 81, 900 each. The
strikers now laugh at every attempt at a
compromise.
The steamer Hutchinson took 145 Cubans
20 Havana on her last trip The Spanish
government stopped the trips Of the gum
boat because the local authorities at Key
West threatened to subject her to fifteen
days quarantine.
Only fifty cases Of cigars were shipped
last month. The output is generally about
1,S00 cases monthly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
JOHN BAKERS CONTEST.
The Testimony in the Just Received
at WashingtOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. A-The House COM
mittee on elections to-day received batch
Of testimony under seal in the case of the
contest of John Baker against William s.
Foreman, sitting member from the Belle
vile, Qll.) district. The clerk of the COM
mittee said the case was new one TO him,
and he could not give the grounds upon
which the contest is based. Mr.. Baker is
the republican who defeated William r.
Morrison for election in 1886, and was
himself defeated by Foreman last year by
tWenty-six yotes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Berne Imports Primers.

BERNE, Dec. l4.--One hundred and thirty
printers from Berlin have been engaged to
take the places Of the strikers here. The
Bund and thres other journ lis have con-
solidated, and win be issued under the title
of the Normal Gazette.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Kiiled by an Electric shock.

New YORK, Dec. 14-Patrick Sullivan,
81 years old, employed by the Manhattan
Electric Light Company, at Eightieth street
aud avenue b, was instantly killed this
morning by an electric shock while at
work ia the company's building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
FLEEING FROM FIRE.
Hotel Guests at New Orleans Have a
Narrow Escape From Death.

Hotel Guests at New Orleans Have a
Narrow Escape From Death.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 14-Fire broke out
at 2 o'clock this morning in the Allen house,
No. 76 st. Charles street. There were a
number of boarders and lodgers in the
house, including theat ical party. They
escaped in their night clothing, leaving
everythin behind them by jumping out on
an adjoining building. Frederick Rand,
an actor, belonging to the Nellie Nc Henry
Thea rical company, escaped with a num-
Der Of ladies' Of the troupe, from the burn
ing building, but was himself badly hurt
and sent to the hospital Thomas O'Neal.
colored, jumped from the building. was
badly hurt, and sent to an hospital.
AN EXPLOSION.
W. H. Leitel and wife wero among the
theatrical party who escaped. be says be
was aroused from sleep by an explosion,
which occurred near the head OF the stairs
on the second floor, cutting off their escape
by the stairway. They were.- therefore,
compelled to jump to the roof OF an adjoin-
ing building, and, crossing over two other
buildings, finally reached place of safety
on the roof Of Hill's 10 welry store, corner Of
st. Charles street and Commercial alley.
The police think that all the inmates of toe
burning building succeeded, one way or
another, in getting out. The building be-
longed to McCloskey's estate. The loss on
the building and stock of John McCloskey
is estimated at $4,000.
FLAMES In A WARE HOUSE.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 14.--The warehouse at
No. IA East Baltimore street, owned By
the Sadtler estate, was damaged by fire this
morning to the extent Of sl5.00J. Mar
tinez g. Co., cigar manufacturers, John n.
Korb & Co, jewelers., and George X.
Wlllig & Co., dealers In musical instruments,
occupied the building. The cause Of the FIRE
is unknown
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
A Political Riot at Vienna.

VIENNA, Dec 14-During the progress
of an anti-semitic meeting last night riot
occurred between radical German national
lists and Austrian conservatives. Five OF
the participants, including one member OF
the Reichsrath, were injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
pooLY,s COURT HOUSE.
The Election Results In Favor OF Build
ing a New One.

ing New Ono.
VIENNA, GA, Dec. 14.--The bond election
in Dooly county, yesterday, forever settled
the court house question:; IL. indeed, it
could ever have been called unsettled. In
the election, Vienna, the county seat,
favored bonds, and Cordela opposed them.
A two-t lirds vote was necessary TO carry
1t for bonds. The vote, as consolidated. is.
for bonds. 93l; a 1ainst, 35s. Thus the
two-thirds have been secured by Vienna,
with 215 votes to spare. Theref ore. as soon
Bs the bonds are issued they will be readily
foated, and new court house, OF which
Dooiy will be proud, will be built at Vienna.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
surrenders on a Charge Of Murder

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 14.--W, j. Barnes
surrendered himself to the authorities to-
day, hearing that warrant was out for his
arrest from Rocky Mount, N. O., charging
murder. His father had written him to
come home, as the matter bad been settled,
end be was on bis way to Rocky Mount,
when he was told altar reaching this city
that q warrant was out for hir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
ArchduEe Johns Remuneration.

PEsTH, Dec. IA communication from
tie Emperor of Austria to the Hungarian
prime minister was read in the upper house
of the Hungarian diet to-day in which the
emperor sanctions the renunciation by
Archduke John of Austria of his rank and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
TWO Killed by E Boiler.

CovNGTos, TENN, Dec. IA large
tubular boiler at Randall a. Bros. saw-mi1
exploded yesterday, completely demolishing
the building ard killing Fireman Jones and
Mr. Stuart, one of the d1m- Two other
employees were seriously hErk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
A Strike at Chattanoo9a.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec. 14-A strike
occurred to-day Of eighty-five bricklayers,
in the employ of d. ]. Chandler, and sixty
three stonecutters, IN the employ OF the
Chattanooga Stone and Marble Company.
was the cause.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
Miners to Strike.

LONDON, Dec 14-Three thousand miners
employed in the c)lleries at Oldoury have
given notice that they will strike unless
they are granted an increase OF 10 per cent
in their wages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
vard,ot in the Kilrain Case.

PuRyrs, MISS, Dec. 1.-THE jury in the
Kilrain case to-day returned verdict OF
NOT guilty of prize fighting. but guilty OF
assault aud battery. They were out nve
hours
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
4 Mnrcarar HANGED.

PORTLAND, ORE., Dec. 14--JohnlGilman
who murdered Mrs. Ethenhover and her
child. was hanged yesterday IN the jan
yard at Emplre City, Ore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
epears Brunswicx's New Mayor.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Dec. 14--In the cleo
tion for mayor here to-day John j. s.
Spears defeated A. ]. Croyatt by seventy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
sAvANNAH's COLLECTOR.

No Change to be Made in the Office
Till Next August.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Col. Buck had a
talk with Secretary Window to-day about
the Savannah collectorship. Secretary
Window intimated that no change would
be made before August next, when Col
lector Wheaton's term expires, nor win any
be made to the collectorship
at St Mary's before April, when the in
cumbent's term expires.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
FLAMES IN A WARE HOUSE.
Pattis Rx-Hueband pead

PARs, Dec. H.. Marquis dsCaux, form
arly husband Of Adelins Patti. ip dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
The Tenants pelense Fund

DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-The subscriptions 20
the Irish tenants defense fund have reache&
f10yOC0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-15
THE STRIKE GIANT GROWING.


The strike giant gains in proportion con-
|soentiy like the vapory azure that arose
from the Arabian fisherman's jar and seems
|iiSely to fill the political heaven. In spite of
[tne supposition that thew estphalian strikers
Ead been appeased, that strike is extending.
Ia the Saar mines Is, 900 men are employed,
nn fOOO OF these are now out. while a
fuike of the whole number is threatened
ha Is daily looked for. In Lower Silesia
Is decided there shall be q general
Irn-up Jan. / unless there IS an
uVance of 10 per cent in wages and
oncession that eight hours is days work.
ue employers declare that it is impossible
meet these demands. Complaints have
eacned the government that socialist agi-
stors are taking great part in the strike
uoVement, and have been addressing mest-
gs or strikers at Dartmund, Saar and
sner places. Two Belgian anarchists were
rrested at Chemnitz while promulgating
er doctrines among the strikers there.
BoETTIoHER's APPEAL.
herr Boetticher, in a conference with the
Fectors of the Westphalia mines, referred
.ue Importance of the speediest settle
eht with the men, in view of the impend-
elections. He pointed out that the dis
uCented men, and especially men for whose
oontent there was any good reason, were
vurce Of strength to the Socialist party,
nicn naturally helped to make it danger
and he urged that concessions be made
sne men, Immediately after this confer
=, the minister ordered the local authori-
10 tll all conspicuous places in
strike districts with placards
g tho recent decision of the
"Slne court for dlscouraging
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-26
the WONDERFUL CARLSBAD SPRINGS.

At the Ninth International Medical
Congress, Or. A. l., A. Tofoldt, OF tho
University OF Pennsylvania, read paper
stating that out of thirty cases treated
with the genuine imported Carlsbad
sprudel Salt, Powder form, for chronic
constipation, hypochondria, disease of ths
liver and kidneys, jaundice, adiposis,
diabetes, dropsy from valvular heart
disease, dyspepsia, catarrhal inilanma-
ton of the stomach, ulcer Of the stomach
or spleen, children with maras us, govt,
rheumatism of the joints, gravel, etc,
twenty-six were entirely cured, three
much improved, and one not treated
long enough. Average time of treatment,
four weeks.
The Carlsbad sprudel Salt (powder
form is an excellent Aperient, Laxative
and Dluretlc. 1t clears the complexion,
purihes the blood. 1t Is easily soluble;
pleasant to take and permanent In ac-
tlon. The genuine product Of the Carls-
bad Springs Is exported In round bottles.
Each bottle comes in light blue paper
cartoon, and has the signature "Elsner
& Mendelson Co. ;" sole agents, q Barclay
street. New York, on every bottle. One
bottle mailed for One Dollar. DIR. To-
bold's lectures mailed free upon appllca.
ton. ms tu-15W
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-26

Joseph Robinson, o lad 10 gears OF age,
was caught yesterday in the junk store OF
James s. Wood, by officer Shefir, with a
bag OF railroad iron, which the officer
knew must be stolen. He was locked up
and this morning had hearing before
the Nun icipal Court. Robinson said he
got the bag of iron from boy who want
ed him TO take 1t to Woods store and sell
it, The boys mother being present, stated
that her boy was only 10 yeas old, and
that he was led oil by other boya.
The only thing, she said, that her boy
was addicted to was the use of tobacco
and she always kept him supplied with
pocket-money TO buy his tobacco with.
Tobacco" exclaimed Judge Bail, In
q surprised manner, and City Solicitor
Turner Joined in the general surprise
with the exclamation of "horriblew
The poor woman looked surprised, too,
that anybody should intimate that her
dar Ing boy should not have his tobacco.
Tie boy was, however, discharged upon
the mother promising to look little
closer after him, and with the advice from
Judge Ball to the boy that he had better
stop using tobacco.
William Groves, one of the boys ar
rested for breaking iuto the sawmill Of
j. Q, Dryer Il Co., foot of Tatnall street,
has been delivered into the custody of his
father, who will send him to relatives In
the country.
James Murphy, another OF the same
gang, will be sent to the Catholic Pro-
iectorate, II the parents will submit, aud
if not he will be sent TO the Ferris Re-
form School. Martin and "Zeke" Ben
| con, the two colored boys OF the gang,
will be sent to the Ferris Reform School.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-26

About o'clock last evening Dennis
Simmons, colored man, aged about 90
years, went into John Doordan's bar
room, over Third street bridge, and as he
ha been employed for the past five or
six years around the place, was told to
go to the stable and clean 1t up. He
went out, and nothing more was seen oil
him until Mr.. boo dams son went to the
carriage house this morning and found
HIN sitting with his head against the
wall, dead.
His hat was pulled down over his face
and It was evident that be had died In
his sleep. Deputy Coroner Barnhill and
representative OF the REPUBLICAN
visited the place this morning, when the
latter learned that the deceased had left
two daughters who were interviewed.
They said that their father came home
about noon yesterday ard complained OF
feeling sick, and after lying down until
about ! O'Clock got up and went out
They did not know where he went or
what became OF him until this morning,
hen they learned that he was dead in
Doordan's stable.
After hearing their statement and thar
OF several Others who knew the de-
ceased. Deputy Coroner Barnhill granted
certificate oi death from heart disease.