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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
TELEGRAPH MEN BURNED OUT.
The Western Union headquarters at
St. Louis in Ruins.

The Western Union headquarters at
ST. Louis in Ruins.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. S-Shortly before Z
o'clock this morning fire started in the base
ment of the Western Union Telegraph
building, corner of Olive and Third streets.
The fire soon eGcended through an air-shaft
from the first to the top floor. The firemen
were greatly hindered by mass of sleet-
laden wires. All the operators escaped
from the building uninjured. The fire
broke out in the engine room.
The building was an old one, and, in adj
dition to the Western Union, was occupied
by the offices of the Associated Press, the
Daily Printing Company, the Allen 81
Ginther Cigarette Company, the Bradley
Printing Scroll Company, and one or two
other offices. At $50 o'clock the fire was
brought under complete control, but the
building was Quilted. All the Western
Union wires were burned out. The COM
pany is receiving messages at East st.
Louis. The fire spread upward so quickly
that all the inmates of the operating room
had to flee for their lives, and many of
them had narrow escapes
A network of wires lead into the building
by way of the roof. The storm Of yester-
day loaded down telegraph, and tele-
phone wires with heavy coating of ice.
During yesterday and last night many
breaks occurred, and the service was badly
interrupted. At 9 o'clock this morning a
wire leading to the basement of the build
ing came in contact with broken electric
light wire. and at once the building was on
fire. The basement has but few people in it,
and trouble being anticipated from the
wires on the roof, if anywhere, little atten-
tion was given to the basement. and the fire
had gotten beyond control when discovered.
THE FIREMEN's HARD FIGHT.
The fire department made hard fight.
but the mass Of wires, which almost shut
the light out Of the streets, prevented sue
cessful work, and the firemen would not
risk their lives in cutting them until the
electric light currents were turned off.
The Associated Press office, on the second
floor, was totally destroyed.
But few persons were in the building when
the fire started, and, although several had
narrow escapes, all reached the ground in
safety. Several firms occupied Offices and
stores in the building, and their loss will be
total.
The loss is estimated at S1O0, 900, of which
5000 falls on the Western Union COM
pany. Adjoining buildings were badly
damaged by smoke and water.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS.
Three of Them Indicted in Charleston
A Peculiar Caaa


CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. s.-The grand
jury in the United States court today
found true bill against Catherine Lee.
Norman Lovett and Avery Floyd, charged
with conspiracy to defraud the govern.
ment.
The case is peculiar one, and shows how
easy 1t is to get pensions. Catherine Lee
claimed to be the widow OF Joseph Lee. who
served in the war Of 1872 She is about 40
years old. The two men made written
agreement with her by which they
were TO receive two-thirds of the pen
sion money, and the alleged widow the
remaining third. The woman swore that
she was tho wife Of Joseph Lee Of LUMBER
county, and that she was the widow of
Richard Small, soldier Of 1912, in a North
Carolina regiment, and that Small died i'm
1888 in Horny county in this state The
other defendants swore to this affidavit.
and on 1t pension was granted by Conn
missioner Tanner, and the money divided
between the conspirators.
All the parties are negroes, and, as there
were no negro soldiers In the war Of 1912.
and as Catherine Lee, the alleged widow OF
Private Small, must have reached the rips
old age OF about 81 years. the fraud appears
to be peculiar, particularly as Catherine
Lee does not look over 40 years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
AFTER THE WORLD'SFAIR
REPRESENTATIVES, OF ST. LOUIS
HEARD YESTERDAY.

The Senate Special Committee Begins
It's SittinRs - Washington VIII be
Heard Friday, and New York and
Chicago Saturday-Chicago Accused
of Breach of Agreement.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The rivalry
among the cities of New York, Washing
ton, Chicago, and st. Louis for the prize Of
selection as the site of the worlds fair of
1899 had its first practical manifestation as
the capitol this morning. before the Senate
special committee on the quadri-centennial.
Ihe hearing took place in the room of ths
committee for the District of Columbia.
where was hung large map labeled, "Why
st. Louis is the place for the worlds fair Of
lS92," and displaying circle inclosing the
most populous states of the country, with
st. Louis as its central point
ORDER OF HEARING SET.
Tho members of the committee who we're
present were Senators Hiscock, chairman
Sherman, Hawley, Wilson Of Iowa, STAN
FORD, Eustis, Farwell, Kenna, and Gray.
A preliminary interchange of views as to
the order Of hearing resulted in an agree.
menr that representatives of ST. Louis
should be heard to-day; Washington FRI
day, and Chicago and New York Saturday,
when an all-day session will be held
TALKING FOR ST. LOUIS.
The St Louis speakers to-day were Gov. |
Francis, c. III. Jones Of the st. Louis
hepu0ttc, and ex-Gov. Stanford.
l6 was the House committee on foreign
affairs that yesterday appointed subcom- :
mittee to consider worlds fair bills. not ths 4,
select committee on this subject, as stated.
The action of the foreign affairs committee
In deciding TO consider the Adams
bill has caused lively commotion
among representatives of cities striving to
secure the fair. An impression is growing
that Chicago has scored an advantage in
getting bill before committee supposed
to lean in its favor and other claimants
are resentful over what they regard as a
breach of the spirit Of the agreement entered
into by the four cities.
SELECT COMMITTEE SOUGHT.
This morning Representative Flower saw
Speaker Reed, and getting him to call sew
eral members of the committee on rules
together, earnestly requested, in behalf of
New York, Washington, and st. Louis.
that Immediate provision be made for ths
appointment Of a select committee to con-
slider worlds fair bills, and relieve the
foreign affairs committee of its self
imposed duty. The committee on ru!es
Will probably act upon the request to-nor-
row. AT present some of the members
think well Of the proposition to report to-
the House something in the nature of in
structlons TO the foreign affairs committees
which Will direct il to formulate a bill
setting the time for the worlds fair. and
making suitable appropriation to meet the
expense, but leaving to the House selection
OF the place where the fair is to be held.
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GONE TO OKLAHOMA.

Eight Hundred Negroes Settled in the
New Territory.
KANSAS CITY, NO., Jan. s.--A special
from Topeka, Kan, says: "W. L. Egleston.
Topeka man, who is endeavoring to in
duce the negroes Of South Carolina to
emigrate to Oklahoma, has already suc-.
ceeded in sending 800 negroes there. Thev
are mostly from Topeka, and have
left during the past six months.
They have established colony near King
fisher, and are opening farms and BUILDING,
houses Egleston seems to be acting on his
own responsibility. Influential colored men
here think that he will go to Oklahoma
himself, and there endeaVor to become a
political leader of the negroes.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
LA GRIPPE,S VICTIMS.
New York's Mortality Rate Still In
creasing-In Other Placea.

New York's Mortality Rate Still In.
creasing-In Other Places.
New York, Jan. S.-The mortality here
keeps increasing. DIR. Tracy, registrar of
vital statistics, still adhere to the belief that
the climax is close at hand, if it has not been
reached, and that a falling Off in, the
mortality rate will shortly follow and be as
pronounced as was tho increase. Deaths
reported to the bureau of vital statistics for
twenty-four hours ending at noon to-day,
figure up 250, the highest yet.
HALF A MILLION VICTIMS IN VIENNA.
VIENNA, Jan. S.-Official returns show
that not less than 100000 persons in city
and suburbs, amounting to AZ per cent. of
population, have suffered from influenza.
DECREASING AT LONDON.
LONDON, Jan. 9.-The influenza epidemic
in this city is decreasing, but is extending
in the provinces
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
DEMOCRATS KEEPING AWAY.
No Change in the Status of the Mon
tana Senate.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Jan. S.-The
Journals Helena (dont) special says:
when the Senate met this morning none
Of the democratic senators were present. A
call of the House was ordered, and the
sergeant-at-arms set out in search of absent
members. Parberry was found, but he re-
fused to come, stating that there was no
authority for taking him. Secretary of
State Rotwitt will not sign certificates of
democratic senators-elect at any hazard.
Lieut.. Gov. Richards has ordered the
sergeant-at-arms to bring absentees before
the bar Of the Senate, even if he has to in-
woke aid from the civil authorities. The
sergeant-at-arms is out trying to enforce
order, and Gov. Toole has recognized the
nessaoa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
QUAY IN A CLOSE PLACE.
Mr.. Voorhees, Honors Him With At
tention Not Altogether Pleasant.

Mr.. Voorhees, Honors Him With At
tention Not Altogether Pleasant.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Senator Quay
had bad quarter Of an hour in the Senate
to-day. He was one of the few republicans
who remained in the chamber to listen to
the excoriation Of "Blocks of Fiven Dudley
by Mr.. VOORHEES,. Most of the other repub-
lcan senator's, whether they staid or went,
tried to appear Indifferent to VOORHEES,. The
indifference was so affected that its true
character stuck right out. Mr.. Sherman,
pretending to write letters, and Mr.. Chan
dler to read a newspaper, were evidently
listening to Mr.. VOORHEES,, not withstanding
and those who went off the floor entirely
either listened from the cloak room or
returned in time to hear the latter part of
the speech. Mr.. ingalls, was one of the
latter class. He listened to his old antag-
onist with respectful attention.
GIVEN A HEAVY DOSE.
Mr. Quay, sitting in his front seat facing
the democratic side, with almost every man
present, was one of the listeners from the
first. Seeing that he was listening, Mr..
VOORHEES, talked right at him. Mr.. Quay
showed plainly that it annoyed him. After
twitching and turning in his seat, blushing
the while, he felt drawn to interrupt
Mr.. VOORHEES,, but his interruption
was 50 unsuccessful that shortly
afterwards be got up again and walked out
of the chamber, not returning until Mr..
Edmunds had gotten well into his sarcasms,
when all the republicans mysteriously re-
appeared to vote for the Edmunds modifica-
ton of the VOORHEES, resolutions.
Underneath it all the average republican
senator did not grieve much over Mr.. Voor-
hees' speech.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
REEDS RULES.

The Committee to Give Them Con-
sideration To-Day.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-To-morrow the
House committee on rules will consider
Speaker Reeds proposed amendments to the
rules, to which. it is stated, he has secured
the assent of his republican colleagues on
the committee. Mr.. Carlisle will fight them
as well as he can, but will, of course, be
outvoted. They will be reported to the
House on Friday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
THE KNIFyIN MURDER.
DR.. knift1n and Miss Purcell Formally
Put Under Arrest.


TRENTON, N. j., Jan. s.-The coroner,s
inquest into the death of Mrs. Knifin, wife
Of Dentist Kniffin, began to-day. After q
few witnesses had been heard, Miss Purcell
was put on the stand, but by instruction of
her counsel she refused to answer anv
questions put to her. Her counsel said.
Il instruct witness not to answer. I
tnink the law will uphold me i'm
it. While she has not been arrested
yet ever since the terrible murder was coms
mitted she has been under surveillance. She
has had an officer with her everywhere she
turned, and she was not allowed to leave
the house when her friends desired to take
her elsewhere. She has been a prisoner oe
the county to all intents and purposes, and
L instruct her not to answer"
DR.. Kniffin was at once sent for, and ha
and Miss Purcell were formally arrested
and placed ia prison
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DESERVED AT cHIcAao.
THE OHIO sENATORsHIP.
An Attempt to Unite the Field Against
Col. Brice.

An Attempt to Unite the Field Against
Col. Brice.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. S.--The senatorship
canvass was waged with earnestness to-day,
and each candidate is losing no time in
winning votes in the closing hours. Col
Brice and Messrs. Mcmahon and Thomas
were out early, and spent their time in the
lobby Of the hotel mingling with the crowd
There is a rumor that the opposition to Col.
Brice will make its final effort tonight.
Judge Blandin, Martin Foran, and others
of Cleveland. in connection with the anti
Brice men here, are trying to form COM
bination TO unite the field against Brice.
The latest poll, which is largely guess
work, places the vote as follows: s. f.
Hunt Q, Mcmahon IA, Brice 80, McSweeney
2, Warwick /, Seney 2, Judge Mallon /,
Neal Q, Thomas u, Baker 6, Powell 1, J. r.
Mclean l, Frank Hurd /, and Geddes l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
PoRrUGAL's ATTITUDE.

Position of the Government on the
Dispute with England.
LISBON, Jan. 9.-LG Dia, an official
paper, has an article on the subject of
Portugal's dispute with England. 1t says
that the Portuguese government, while
willing to negotiate in order to arrive at a
proper understanding, will never compro-
mise its authority in Africa by retiring
from the Shira district, and that
If the press insists on this it is with the wish
to fish in dirty waters for pretext to
occupy the coast. La Did concludes by
stating that if forced to extreme limi IS Of
Cancellation Portugal will invoke an inter-
national convention on the question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION.
Two Bills Introduced in the Virginia
Legislature.

Legislature.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 8.--The following
railroad bills were introduced in the legis-
lature to-day To incorporate the Potomac
and Piedmont railway, and to authorize
counties, cities or towns to aid in the con-
struction Of the road, and for that purpose
to subscribe to its capital stock and to
acquire its bonds; to authorize the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company to con-
struct or acquire by purchase or
otherwise, and to maintain and
operate and mortgage a branch of its rail-
road from any point on its lines east of the
Blue Ridge Mountains to Alexandria or
any other point on the Potomac river, by
such route as the company may select.
Mr.. Hoy is patron Of these bills. The
object is to give the Chesapeake and Ohio
its own line to Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
AN OLD NAVAL OFFICER.
Death at Washington of Rear Admiral
William RadfOrd.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Rear Admiral
William Radford, U. S. N, retired, died at
his residence in this city this evening, after
a brief illness. A native of Virginia, he
entered the navy from Missouri at an early
age. about 1923, and at the time of his
death was, with the single exception OF
Rear Admiral Selbridge, senior officer OF
he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
TRADEMARK ASSOCIATIONS.
Cut Tobacco Manufacturers Effect an
Organization.

organization.
WASHINGTON, Jan. SIN response to a
call issued some weeks ago, representatives
of many of the leading cut tobacco manu-
facturers of the country met here to-day
and organized trademark association,
having for its object the protection of its
members in the use Of legitimate trade
marks.
George w. Gail of Gail & AK. Baltimore,
was elected president; P. Lorillard, Jr., of
p. Lorillard 81 Co., New York, treasurer;
and Thomas E. Allen of New York, secre-
tary. An executive committee was elected,
as follows: George w. Gail, Baltimore; P.
Lorillard, Jr., New York; F. f. Adams of
the Adams Tobacco Company, Milwaukee;
Mr.. Hopkins Of ]. j. Bagley g Co., Detroit,
and Daniel Catlin of the Catlin Tobacco
Company, st. Louis.
A series Of bylaws was adopted, after
which an adjournment was taken subject
to the call Of the president.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
Six Months for GRAVE Rohheru,

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Dr. Beall, a
physician of this city, was arrested about
two weeks ago, charged with robbing
grave in the Congressional cemetery To-
night his case came up in the police court,
and the doctor was convicted. He was
sentenced to six months imprisonment in
jail and required to pay a fine of $400.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
The serpa Pinto Dispute.

LISBON, Jan. SIN the House OF Peers
the opposition has signifed its approval of
the attitude of the government toward
England in the Serpa Pinto dispute. and
the colonial minister said that the govern
ment hoped for an amicable settlement, but
that the publication of documents would be
inconvenient at present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
SHOOTING OF RUSSIAN ExILEs.

The CuIprits Ordered to be Brought
to Trial.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 6.-The czar hav-
ing learned of the shooting of Russian
exiles in Siberia, has, it is said, ordered the
culprits to b tried. 1t is understood that
in tnis he acts upon some sug-
gestions received from Berlin. 1t is
expected that the vice governor of
Yakoutsk, NJ. Ostashine, whose savage
order for exiles to march without supplies
was the origin Of the trouble, and Police Of
fetal Alessoff, who ordered the massacre,
will be severely punished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
In the House,

The House this morning went into COM
mittee of the whole, with Mr.. Burrows of
Michigan in the chair, for further consider
alton of the District OF Columbia appropria-
ton bill.
Two administrative clauses of the bill
were stricken out on points of order, and
the consideration of the bill was completed.
The committee rose and the bill was passed,
after which the House adjourned until
Friday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
Hinton helper Ranqueted.

ROANOKE, VA, Jan. 8.-The real estate
exchange gave banquet at Hotel Roanoke
tonight, complimentary to Hinton Helper.
the well-known southern correspondent
who now represents the New York S,s,.
Fifty covers were laid, and speeches were
made in regard to the progress of Southa
west Virginia and the entire south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
GERMANY's DEAD DoWAoER.
The Court Will Go into Mourning To-
Three Months.

Three Months.
BERLIN, Jan. Sat the opening of the
Reichstag this morning, the president
formally announced the death of Dowager
Empress Augusta, and paid "a high tribute
TO her memory. The House adopted reso-
luton requesting the president to convey
its sympathy to Emperor William, and
then adjourned as a mark Of respect.
The emperor has ordered that the court
go into mourning for three months, and has
fixed the period of general mourning at six
weeks. He has directed that theaters and
other places of amusement he closed for a
week. The body of the empress will be
taken to the Schloss at midnight tomorrow.
1t will be placed on a bier in the chapel.
The funeral will probably take place on
Saturday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
Petroleum Laden Vessel Burned.

LONDON, Jan. ga ship loaded with pc
troleum caught fire at Sunderland this
morning. The burning oil escaped from
the ship, and, floating tideward, set fire to
three other vessels. Great damage was
done by the fire. A fireman fell overheard
and was drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09

BERNE. Jan. S.-The authorities are fear
full that the striking compositors here will
endeavor to incite riot. Two companies
of military are parading the streets for the
purpose Of suppressing any disorderly
demonstration that the strikers may make.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
sAvANNAH's CoLLECToRsHIP.
8 ecretary Window Declines to Talk
DoYle Still Ahead.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Secretary Win
dom declines to talk about the Savannah
coIlectorship, further than to say that it is
not settled yet. AS it stands, Doyle is ahead,
thanks to the efforts of the Presidents per-
sonal friend, Steve Elkins, who for some
mysterious reason has supported Doyle
sturdily; but when Col. Buck, who is ex-
pected here every day, arrives he may
revive Johnson's chances and secure his ap-
Dointment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
Bismarck VIII Attend

LONDON, Jan. SIT is reported tonight
in the lobbies of the Reichstag that Bis
marck will attend the funeral Of Empress
Augusta. This is the first reference made
since the empress death to the antipathy
that existed between these great person.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
spain,s Ministerial Crisis

MADRID, Jan. 8.--The ministerial crisis
continues. The queen has consulted Cafiovas
del Castillo and the presidents Of the two
chambers. Ex-Premier Alfonso has less
fever, and his condition is more salts
factory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
NEGRO Boy Hanged hv Lvnohara

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. s.--The Tines Den,4
ocrdfs Bayou Sara, La, special saws.
Henry Ward, the negro boy who mur.
dered w. d; Bensong OF Norway, Ia, am
Dec 30, was taken from jail last night by 4.
body Of masked men and hanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09

RIO JANEIRo, Jan. S.--An official decree
just promulgated proclaims the separation
Of church and state, guarantees religious
stipends granted under the monarchy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
cbarleston's Postoface building.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Bids were opened
at the treasury department. to-day for the
stone and brick work on the superstructure
of the postoffice at Charleston, the lowest
being that of ID. A. J. Sullivan of Charles
ton, of s134,OOO for granite, and $lST, 900
for marble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-09
Five Men Buried alive.

DENVER. Col, Jan. ga telegram from
the Victoria mines, near Trinidad, says that
a cave in occurred at that mine this morn
ing and five men were buried.
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Bond Purchases.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Bond offerings
to-day aggregated S114,500, of which were
accepted s83.500, at 126 for As, and 1O415 to
1O45a for AS.
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Papal Revenues.

ROME, Jan. S.--Peter's pence for 1889
yielded to the pope $50, GOO less than in 1883.
Legaces bequeathed to the pope during
the year amount TO $S00,000.
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JUDGE KELLnY's CONDITION.

Nothing Can Stay His Descent To-
ward Death.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S-Judge Kelley's
condition tonight is critical His extreme
weakness has made him delirious during
most of the past two days. His death at
any time would not surprise any one His
wife and his daughter, his physician and
his nurse take the best care Of him, but
nothing can stop his descent toward death.