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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
LONG AND SHORT HAULS.
a BOSTON LUMBER FIRM CHARGES
INCONSISTENCIES.

Cheaper Rates Given from johnson
City, Tenn, Than from Atlanta-No
More Charged from Macon Than
from Tennessee - The Railroads
Allege Water Competition.
WASHINGTON, May 2-The interstate
commerce commission to-day took up the
case of the firm of James & Abbott, of
Boston, Mass, compliments, against the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
road Company, the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company. the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, the Cumberland
Valley Railroad Company, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company,
and the New York and New England Rail
road Company. A. B. Paine of Boston,
Mass, appeared in behalf Of the complain
ants, and W. NJ. Baxter in behalf of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Com
pany.
THE CHARGE INVOLVED,
The charge involved in this complaint is
that these railroad companies violated the
long and short haul clause of the interstate
commerce law by charging more for ship
than from Atlanta, Ga, although the
former place is several hundred miles nearer
to Boston than the latter; also that the de-
PENDANTS charged as much for the haul from
johnson City to Boston as from Macon, Ga.
the latter place being much farther from
Boston than the former.
WATER COMPETITION.
Mr.. Baxter then read at length the
answer of the defendants to the complaint
of the petitioner, acknowledging difference
in rates charged, but asserting that it was
due to water competition and was justifi-
able on other accounts.
Mr.. Paine in behalf of the compliments had
no witnesses to testify, but he read several
dispositions. which denied that competition
for traffic north existed between the all rail
and rail and water routes between Georgia
seaports and points in New England.
MET BY WITNEssEsA
In reply to this, Mr. Baxter IN behalf of
the company presented several witnesses,
who testified concerning the prevailing
rates of rail, and rail and water routes, re-
spectively, and the condition and amount of
business handled by the East Tennessee
company from the cities Of Atlanta
and Johnson City. They asserted that
considerable competition existed for the
shipment of lumber by land and water, and
justified the railroad company in charging
different rates on the grounds Of difference
in the quality Of the material shipped, and
for other reasons peculiar to the railroad
traffic. The counsel for both sides then ar
gued the case, at the conclusion of which
the commission took it under consideration
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
DEATH ON A BED OF FIRE.
A Man Carried Down by a Falling
Floor in q Burning Building.

A Man Carried Down by a Falling
Floor in q Burning Building.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-The four-story
stone building attached to the Catholic
college, on East Cbelten avenue east of
Magdalen street, Germantown, was burned
at an early hour this morning. The build
ing was used for storage and cooking pur-
poses, and it is supposed that the fire
originated from the cooking range on the
first floor. In a few minutes the entire
building was in flames. The widest ex-
element prevailed among the students in
the college adjoining. 1t was known that
Ignatius and Michael Kemmerle were in the
third story of the burning building
Presently two men appeared at a window,
and Michael jumped to the ground. His
brother was about to follow him, when
the floor gave way under him and he sank
into the burning mass of debris. Michael
was badly injured by his jump, but it is
thought will live The loss on the burned
building is understood 20 be fully covered
by insurance.
lgnatius Kemmerle was IS years old and
his brother was over 20. The total loss will
not exceed SIS. 900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
AN OFFICE AT STAKE.
GOtham's Commissioner of Public
Works Refuses to Vacate.

SODunl6S4OhSI Ot
Works Refuses to Vacate
NEW York, May 2-Thomas f. Gilroy
was this morning appointed commissioner
of public works, to succeed D. Lowber
Smith. Mr.. Gilroy at once took the oath
of Office. Commissioner Smith refuses to
vacate his Office, as he believes
with the county democrats, that his
term does not rightfully expire
until 1891, as Mayor Hewitt ap-
pointed him to succeed Gen. Newton for
the latter's unexpired term, the duration of
which term it would be for the courts to
legally decide. The Tammany men hold
that the term expired at midnight exactly
on Tuesday. Immediately after being
legal advisers, went to the department of
publicworks, and made a formal demand
for possession and the books of the Office.
WRITTEN REFUSAL.
Mr.. Smith handed him written refusal,
as follows: Il refuse to comply with the
demand you make for possession of this
office, and its books and papers, because my
term of Office has not expired, and | now
repeat to you the offer | have heretofore
made to Mayor Grant to submit any
right to continued possession of this
office to the adjudication Of the
courts by agreement in the manner pre-
scribed by law so that it may be finally de.
cided oy the court of appeal prior to July l
next" Later Mr.. Gilroy's counsel obtained
from the supreme court an order directing
Mr.. Smith to show cause why he should not
vacate the office. The order is returnable
on Monday next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
FORAKER AT WASHINGTON.
The Visit the First Since the Inaugu
ration.

The Visit the First Since the Inaugu-
ration.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Senator Sherman
having sailed for Europe, Gov. Foraker
ventured to arrive in Washington to-day,
for the first time since the Inauguration.
1t was announced yesterday by some of his
more enthusiastic friends that he would be
on the Presidents special train last nj ght, at
the Presidents invitation, but apparently
the President did notinvite him. However.
his friends consoled him with a sere ade at
his hot=l this evening. Gov. Foraker says
that he is not here to ask patronage, but
simply to enjoy with his family
the delights of living in Washington for
few days. The city is full of Ohio
patriots. who seem to have been drawn
here by the news that Senator Sherman
was going and Gov. Foraker coming. The
local offices in Ohio are in hot contest be
tween their respective friends. Gov. For
aker is especially anxious to keep Senator
Sherman's friend, "Dick" Parsons, out Of
the national bank examinership for Ohio,
which Senator Sherman sought so earnestly
for him after he failed to get the comp
trOllerShip Of the currency.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
GRAVE ROBBERS IN LIMBO
They Demanded a Heavy Ransom FRO
Mans Widow.

They Demanded a Heavy Ransom from
a Mans Widow.
DENVER, Col, May last week the
widow of Col. J. A. Greenlow received in
formation that the grave of her husband
had been robbed of the body and that she
could gain possession of the remains by pay
ing a ransom of several thousand dollars
Detectives were at once put on the case,
and this evening Chief Linton arrested r.
Greeneweld, F. R. Shinn, Mrs. F. r.
Shinn, W. J. Bacon, and J. c. Mccoy
The thieves had drawn an agreement which
all had signed, requiring the utmost secrecy
and promising death to anyone who should
give information regarding the robbery.
This was found on the person Of one of the
men. One of the THE es made full con
fession, and there is little doubt of their guilt
One of the prisoners is prominent grocery
dealer and the others are well known. The
body of Mr.. Greenlow, after it was taken
from the grave, was reburied in the open
prairie three miles from the cemetery. 1t
was recovered to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
ARKANSAS ELECTION CASES.
a Motion for Arrest ofJudgmentF Filed
at FlummerVile.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, May Elm the
federal court to-day Judge U. NJ Rose, at
torney for Charles r. Reid and James
Lucas. who were convicted last Saturday
for interfering with an election super visor
at Plummerville, aud who are in jail await
ing sentence, filed a motion in arrest OF
judgment in their case, claiming that tho
Indictment under which the defendants
were convicted is insufficient to sustain
the verdict. Argument of the mo-
ton was deferred to suit the
convenience Of the court and counsel The
court room was crowded with spectators
and witnesses, among whom were Yearly
$50 negroes, witnesses in the case Of Rufus
}. Martin. David Knight and Robert An
thony, election judges of White River
township, Woodruff county, charged with
making false returns of the election and
with changing ballots in the box. Several
witnesses were examined in this case, when
the court adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Tanners Pension Grab.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Commissioner
Tanner sad to-day that he had not deter
mined as yet what he would fix as the
minimum pension rate, but that be thought
il would be- 81 n month. Pension Claim
Agent ". w. Dudley has furnished Com
missioner Tanner with a precedent in the
action. As Pension Commissioner w. w.
Du iley doubled the minimum rate Of pen
sions, changing it from 81 month to 81, it
will 20 hard, but Commissioner Tanner will
improve upon all such Suggestions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
RESTORED BY PARLIAMENT.
NO FEVER on THE WISER.

The Infected Vessel from Brazil and
Not from This Country.
LONDON, May 2.-The report that the
North German Lloyd steamer Weser, which
left Baltimore April II for Bremen had yell
low fever on board, proves to have been en-
tirely without foundation. A laundering
telegraph dispatch is respo nsiblo for the
false report. The steamer on which yellow
fever occurred was the Germa steamer
Berlin, which arrived in the Weser river
yesterday. The Berli sailed from Bauia
March %, and was last reported at Lisbon
about April II
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
GIFTS FOR CONSUL WALLER.

The Consular Body OF London Give
Him a Cane and Umbrella.
LONDON, May The consular body in
this city has presented Mr.. Waller, the re-
firing American consul general, with a
gold-mounted cane ana gold-mounted
umbrella. In replying to speech made in
behalf Of the donors, Mr.. Waller expressed
his pleasure that such a good man as Mr..
New, the incoming consul general, was 70
succeed him.
A TESTIMONIAL BANQUET.
Ex-Gov. Waller was rendered testimo-
NAL banquet at Hotel Metropol this evening
There were 200 persons present, among
them being Lord Thurlow, Sir Lyon Play
fair, Justin Mccarthy. NJ. P; H. Seton
Karr, NJ. P. Edmund Yates, Archi-
bald FORBES, Robert Giffen, D. D., LII. b.
Capt. Shaw, &. b.; Admiral Sir Erasmus
Omney; Sir Z. J. Reed, X. c. b., M. F.;
Lieut. Gen. Sir Gerald Graham, V. c., and
Sir John Puleston, NJ. P. The last named
gentleman, who presided, presented TO ex-
Consul Waller a colossal silver cup, from
which all present drank. Mr.. Waller,
who was received with the greatest
enthusiasm, declared that the bonor was
intended not for himself, but for ne coun-
try of which ne was a represen atiYe. He
dwelt upon the integrity Of English mer-
chants, which, he said, was not exceeded in
the whole world, and upon the growing
connection between England and the United
States.
FEELINGS or FRIENDSHIP.
II was impossible, he said, to conceive of
other than the warmest feelings existing.
Mr.. Walters speech was very witty AMI
felictous. He lauded Robert Lincoln, the
newly appointed American mi lister 10
England. At the conclusion Of his speech
he was loudly cheered.
Sir Lyon Playtair and Justin Mccarthy
paid high tributes 10 Mr.. Waller. Sir Rob
ert Fowler SAID that nobody had done more
than Minis er Phelps and Consul Waller to
strengthen the bonds Of friendship uniting
the Auglo.5a race.
A toast TO the health of President Harri.
son was received with enthusiasm, and was
RESPONDED TO by Henry White, tue Amerl-
can charge d'afTairs
Col F. d. Grant, the new American min
ister 70 Aus ria, was enthusiastically wei.
coined He bowed his Acknowledgements,
but did not make any remarks
Among the stewards Of the banquet were
William Black, Charles Dickens, Oakley
Hail. Chevalier +. Krapf Won Liverh1h,
Sir Arthur Sullivan, j. l.. Toole, John Rus
sell Young and many other gentlemen oi
prominence and distinction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
FTORIDA's JUDGEsH1P.
1t Looks Very Much as If an Outsider
Will be Chosen.

WASHINGTON. May 2--John Wurtz, j.
II. Russell, J. II. Durkee, ]. 2. DePass, aud
other Floridians interested in the district
iudgeship, were around the department OF
Justice to-day. Hamilton Dsston came
down from Philadelphia this evening TO
help Judge Wurtz, but Attorney General
Miller said tod ~ that there were now so
many candidates from Florida, 4 their
claims about themselves and about each
other were so contradictory that he thought
he would have 10 recommend TO the Pfesi-
deut that he 5sttls the matter by appointing
somebody from some other state whom he
bad not been importuned about.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
At THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Rush of Callers to See the Presi-
dent Again On.

WASHINGTON, May THE routine Of the
white house was resumed to-day. Tho Pres
i:rnt entered his office at 10 o'cloc and
fro that hour up 10 30 o'clock was occu-
pied in listening TO the appeals Of Office
seekers ard others who desire his interces-
sion IN their behalf The crowd was smaller
than usual, but was large enough 70 keep
the President engaged all the morning.
There appeared 10 be a disposition on the
uart OF s1mo TO allow the President "A little
time TO recuperato from the iatigue Incl
derst 10 his trip TO New York, but this con-
sideration was by no means general. The
President looks we'll and speaks IN glowing
terms Of his pleasant experience during the
past three days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Minister Enanders illness.

CHICAGO. May 81. A. Enander, the
newly appointed minister resident aud con-
sui general 10 Denmark. IL still dangerously
III from the effects OF hemorrhage of the
lungs his physicians say that he will
probably recover, but Will DO unable TO
travel for some time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
CovICTRp OF MURDER.

The Ravisher OF a l2Year Old Girl to
Hang at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, May 1.-The jury in the
case of DR.. Etienne Deschamps, charged
with the murder of Juliette Deitsche, aged
Il years, this afternoon returned verdict
of guilty. Judge Mari will sentence Des-
champs to be hanged at such time as the
governor may direct. Deschamps on, Jan.
30, outraged the child, killed her by admin
istering chloroform and then attem pied TO
take his own life in the same way, but
failed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
TO CLEAR THE STRIP.
Military Advancing to Drive Out the
Settlers.

Settlers.
CHICAGO, May "A special dispatch
from Fort Reno, /. T., says Capt. Hall and
q company of cavalry left King Fisher
yesterday to eject the settlers from the
Cherokee strip, and a company also left
Guthrie for the same purpose. Several
hundred settlers are now on the strip. They
are determined men, who have staked
everything on the Oklahoma opening, and,
failing to get their claims. have gone to the
strip. No organized resistance TO tine mill
tary is expected, but cases Of individual re-
sistance and a large amount of hardship
and suffering are certain to ensue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
A Big Dynamite Explosion.

New York. May 2--ren thousand
pounds Of dynamite exploded at aqueduot
shaft No. 10, In Westchester county, this
aftereoon, the building which contained it
having uGaccountahly caught fire. Nobody
was hurt. Tho loss is S20,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
HAYNES FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Col. Telia ferro Makes q Great Appeal
for Ills Client.

for His Client.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May q - In the
Halves case to-day Judge Denison finished
his speech for the state in about an hour.
Col Taliaferro, the leading counsel for the
defense, followed, occupying the entire
day. Solicitor Hawkins will close for the
state tomorrow. Col. Taliaferro's speech
was a magnificent appeal for mis- client, and
the crowd which packed the court house TO
suirocation gave him their undivided atten-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
POLICE AFTER a PAYMAsTER.
He Went Ashore with $1,000 and
Has Not Been seen Since.

Has Not Been seen Since.
WASHINGTON, May 2.--The navy depart
ment has been officially informed by the
commanding officer of the Essex, now at
New y ork, that Passed Assistant Paymas-
ter Henry w. Smith went ashore on
April % with the intention to re-
turn the next day, and has not since
been heard from. He had 81 200 belonging
to the government in his possession. The
commandant at the New York navy yard
has been instructed TO notify the police au-
thorities and take steps TO dis
cover his whereabouts Pavmaster
Smith was a man of hig standing in the
navy, owns house in this city, and at the
navy depar ment it is generally believed
that he has been foully dealt with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
CHICKAMAUGA's MAP.
No rthern Officers en- Route to Aid in
Defining Its Lines.

WASHINGTON, May 2--Gen. J. J. Rey-
nolds, H. V. Boynton, Col, S. C. Kellogg
and party of ex-ofIicers Of the Army Of
the Cumberland left Washington this even
ing for Cincinnati, where there will join a
large party of officers from various sec
tions Of the country. They will leave Gin
cinnati on a special train over the Queen
and Crescent line for Chattanooga on Sat
urday morning. The object of the trip is
TO assist Col. Kellogg, who has been de-
tailed by the war department to complete
maps of the Chckamauga battlefield.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Dunraven's MISUNDERSTANDING.

LONDON, May 3, 5 A. M.-lhe Times be-
lieves that the Misunderstanding in con-
necton with Lord DuDraven's challenge
will be amicably arranged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
HOLLANDS KING.
Parliament Formally Restores Him
to Power.

Parliament Formally Restores Him
to Power.
LUxEMBURG, May 1.-The Duke of Mas
sau, regent of the duchy of Luxemberg, in
reply to the letter of the King of Holland
announcing his intention of reassuming the
government of the duchy on May 5, wrote
that he was ready to renounce the regency
at any time that would suit the kings
pleasure The king has replied IN friendly
letter in which he expresses his desire to
resume the government Of Luxemberg on
the same day he reassumes the government
of Holland.
RESTORED BY PARLIAMENT
THE HAGUE, May Owing to the i'm
provement in health Of the King Of Holland,
the Dutch parliament, to-day, by a
unanimous vote, passed a resolution
restoring his power. The announce
ment was received with cheers.
Parliament sent a telegram TO the king,
congratulating him upon the favorable
turn in his disease. The Duke Of Nassau,
now Regent of Luxembourg, Will retire 70
Taumus
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Gov. scales AZ the civ H1il.

NEW York, May 2--Gov. Scales It
North Car lima visited the city hall to-day.
and after cAat ing for a while with Mayor
Grant, inspected The building and its deco
rations Several members Of his staff and
few ladies accompanied the governor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Anglo German Trade.

LONDON, May 3. 3 A. M.--Trade between
England ana Germany during the past
three months was double the amount for
the corresponding quarter OF 1883.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03

EMPERtA, KANSAS, Nav At 9 fourth
nal district republican convention
adjourned at 0 o'clock tonight until to-
morrow. Two hundred ballots have been
taken, with no material change from tbs
hrst ballot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Accentances Of Bonds.

WASHINGTON, May 2.--The bond offers
to-day aggregated $llO,500 The secretary
accepted s5O, 900 as at l0S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
wurtemburg's American Premier.

STUTTGART, May at is stated that the
King of Wurtemburg insists upon the
return Of Baron Savage, his former Amer
Jean adviser. IL is Believed that an in
trigue is on foot for the dismissal Of Prime
Minister Won Minnacht
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
slx Dervishee Executed.

LONDON. May 2.--Dispstche3 from Egypt
say that six dorvishes have been executed
at Waayhalfa for outrsging women 0nd
children
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
A New Postofice.

WASHINGTON, May "A postofice has
been established at Findlay. Dooly county,
Georgia, with Eugene j. Smith rs postlnas-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
Roulanger Calls on ais Backers.

LONDON, May 2.-Gen. Boulanger has
summoned council Of his supporters 10
meet in this city, May 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
A Grist MN burned.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 2.-McLemore
& Bros. Rrist mil at Columbia, Tenn,
thirty miles from here was burned last
night. che mill plant was completely de-
stroyed. The loss is $50, 900 and the insur-
ance $4,000.
FLOUR MILL BURNED.
MILWAUKEE,, May 2.-Fire at LaCross,
Wis, last ulght destroyed tle Listman
Touring mill The loss is Sl25.0O aud the
Insurance. 5000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-03
GRADY's HUMoR.

of G1N2 wing Mr.. Depew Henry w. Grady,
a.. W.. fgla, was introduced. He received
ovation. Mr. CRAZY sail:
an , W., RESIDENT AND GENrt.gMEN-I will say. in
.l,eIehch, that | have never seen a nnn
ba. pereA 50 beled his words as my friend
tbs s.. VINO san that eloVlence rad its home in
blr. ., ana Jheu made the speech which YOU
cas sa'. heard IApplausc. unless indeed he
o,e-.p rove a. l hope he can, that ns Is a
N s'eiaan rather than New York Dutshmau
.ag.s.u As for myself, can only begin by
,o Joun living in the East IpIie4 He 80 dt ' N
..s,'in ohe day reading. John was filled
ae iy lie immediately answered. "Ship
a.ot5S 'l&IA by first steamer" In about a
.,,.N W, 'ch he cahed The foliowi9e. S}ov ~.
Wk.r. .ou aiming q tiger but not John. &c
'1poh nc received ths repys John inside
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-07
The Engineers Warming,

II was on the night rum" said the
engineer, and my train was about
80 minutes late. l said to my fire.
man: Keep her hot; l mean to go
to meeting point on time During
the next Is minutes / was not long
in passing the mile posts, for my en-
gine few along at the rate of so
miles an hour down a long grade as
straight as an arrow. Suddenly
something struck me in the face,
making a slight wound. | slowed
down. What's that near the fur
mace door, I asked of the fireman,
pointing to little piece of white
paper lying just to my left,
1.-The fireman stopped, picked up
the paper, and handed it to me. In the
dim light of the steam gague l read
Look out at the river bridge; there's
a tie on the track SUE enough,
just at the entrance to the bridge |
found a tie securely fastened across
the track. Who put it there? |
don't know; but | do know if the
author of that message will make
himself known to me he may ask any
favor he pleases with the assurance
that it will be granted. Where is the
piece of paper? My wife, Molly, has
it in a gilt frame, hanging over the
parlor-mantel piece. Whenever am
out on my run she stands before it
and breathes a prayer for my safety.
That piece of paper is my mascot,
for I've never been behind time since
the night it was thrown into my en-
CINE cab. brunswick Times.