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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THE ELECTION CONTESTS WON BY
THE DEMOCRATS

Two OF the Disputed Senatorships
Gwen to Our side by the Court OF
Appeals-Control of the Legislature
May Have an Important Bearing on
the National Election.
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 29.-The democrats
have won. They already had control in
the assembly, and to-day the decisions Of
the court OF appeals and state board Of
oanvassers give two of the four disputed
senatorial districts to the democrats,
thus making the democratic vote
10. The republican have I5,
and there is one in doubt. II the repub-
hcans stay, making a quorum. and the
lieutenant governor casts the deciding vote
for the democrats they will control the
Senate also, but Col. Bliss is authority for
the statement that If the democrats at
tempt to organize without their votes there
win be an exodus on the part of the repub-
hcans out Of the reach OF the sergeant-at-
arms and consequent lack of a quorum.
MUST BE CONTROLLED.
The Importance of the democrats con-
trolling the Senate is not only local but
national, as it may possibly decide the next
oiSSsAOh AOt tuo pIosluoucf, ~ tuofo WILL
surely be a re-appOintment Of the state in
the interest of the democrats. Besides this
important matter there is great deal Of
patronage In the appointments Of officials
to the places so long held by republicans,
such as health officer, quarantine commits
sioners, port-wardens, railroad commissions
ers, civil service commissioners, state asses-
sors, etc.
THE DECISIONS.
Just before o'clock the court of appeals
handed down its decision in the four sena.
torial cases, practically seating John A.
Nichols, instead OF Rufus I. Peck, In the
Syracuse district, and Mr.. Osborne In the
Dutchess district.
John h. Derby, in the Troy district. is
the only republican seated.
The case of Franklin ID. Sherwood and
Charles A. Wallser was decided no election,
as Mr.. Sherwood was held to be Ineligible.
ACTION OF THE CANvAssERs.
The state board Of canvassers met to-
night and decided the four disputed dis
tricts, as follows:
In the Fifteenth district the certificate of
election was awarded to Mr.. Osborne, the
democratic candidate.
In the Sixteenth district the certificate
was awarded to Mr.. Derby, the republican
candidate.
In the Twenty-fitth district the certificate
was awarded to Mr.. Nichols, democrat
In the Twenty~sevepth district (AIr. Sher-
woods district the board did not award
any certificate, leaving 1t to the Senate to
determine whether any candidate was
elected, in view of the decision of the court
OF appeals that Mr.. Sherwood is ineligible.
The board then adjourned sine die.
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MORE RECIPROCITY.
An Agreement With England on the
West Indian Trade.

An Agreement With England on the
West Indian Trade.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ga reciprocity
arrangement has been entered into between
Secretary Blaine and the British minister,
to embrace the British West Indian colonies
of Jamaica, the Barbados and the I.eeward
aud Windward Islands, exoeps Granada,
Trinidad and the colony of British Guiana.
It is expected that the arrangement will 60
into operation as to the West Indian colo
nies named on Feb. l next. aud as to British
Guiana March 81 next. The official
proclamation and correspondence will prob
ably not be issued for ten days
or two weeks, as it must await notice that
the tariff legislation of the colonies rem
dered necessary by the arrangement has
been enacted. But for the information Of
the commercial public the schedules of arti-
cles are published. The free list includes
farm animals for breeding purposes. agri-
cultural implements, including vehicles;
cotton seed and its products, fertilizers,
cured meats, except bacon and hams; fish,
fresh or cured; railway materials and roll
ing stock, naval stores, printing materials
of every description, ,ship-building materials,
everything pertaining to steam machinery,
telegraph material and many other articles
of less extensive use. Reductions of 25 and
so per cent. from the existing tariff are
made upon other articles OF extensive ex-
port from the United States.
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JAPANESE LEGISLATION.
The House Of Representatives Dis
solved by the Emperor.

The House Of Representatives Dis
solved by the Emperor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. kilograms have
been received in this city announcing that
on Dec. 25 the House of Representatives of
the Japanese diet was dissolved by an i'm
perial order. under article seven of the con-
stitution. The House OF Peers is prorogued
and new election for members of the lower
house must be held within five months. The
government bases its action upon a desire
to test public opinion concerning the policy
of the popular party in the House OF Repre-
sentatives. which, since the meeting Of the
diet last month, has indiscriminately op-
posed all government measures.
THREE SPECIFICATIONS.
Three distinct specifications are made In
regard to the course the opposition has pur-
sued; first, that it has insisted upon whole
sale reductions in national expenditures
which, il adopted, would be fatal to the ad-
ministrative efficacy: second, that sit has
persisted in postponiDg the debate upon
urgent government bills. especially meas
ures for the relief of sufferers by the re-
cent earthquake and floods and for the re-
pair OF river embankments wholly or
partially destroyed by the earthquake.
which, in their present condition threaten
1rreparaole disaster to large districts;
and, third, that it has rejected without
debate the government bills for the
national defense, for railway extension, and
for tightening of local taxation. These
acts, the government states, betrav disre-
gard for the national welfare and a spirit
antagonistic to the proper discharge of the
duties devolving on the diet, and dissolution
consequently becomes a public necessity.
After the dissolution of the House the gov
ernment on its own responsibility immedi-
ately issued an ordinance for the relief of
the sufferers by the earthquake and floods,
and for the repair of the river emhankments,
by an appropriation Of 1900. 900, in addi.
tion to s3.oOO.OO0 already granted.
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TWO PRIZE FIGHTS.
McAuliffe Wins at Frisco and Glib
bons ct New OrIeans.

McAu uliffe Wins at Frisco and Gib-
bons ct New Orleans.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 80. - Despite a
steady dowupour Of rain, 5000 people
gathered at the New Wigwam tonight to
witness a fight between Patsy Cardiff of
Minneapolis and Joe McAuliffe Of San
Francisco. McAuliffe had the advantage
OF several inches in hight and was nearly
twenty-five pounds heavier than Cardiff,
whose weight was 189 pounds.
The purse was $1,000, with $3.50
TO the loser. In addition to the purse the
men had been advanced $3.50 each for ex-
penses. The fight, up TO the eleventh round,
was devoid Of the rushing tactics that had
been looked for by the sports, and considers
able money changed hands on McAulif1e's
failure to finish his opponent inside of ten
rounds. The fight got brisker, and 1t was
not long before McAuliffe won In the fif-
teenth round.
FoRTY-EIGHT ROUNDS AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29--Andy Bowen
and Austin Gibbons fought to- night In the
new arena OF the Metrop olitan Club for
purse Of 80 300. the winner to receive $2,-
900. Both men weighed in the ring under
l3S pounds. Gibbons won in the forty.
eighth round.
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SHOTDOWNBYABURGLAR
ONE POLICEMAN KILLED AND AN
OTHER WOUNDED.

The Latter Pluckiiy Holds on to the
Burglar Until Assistance Arrives.
The Cracksnan in the Act OF Blowing
Open Safe When Discovered-He
Refuses to Talk.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 29.-Policeman
Elmer E. FindIey was fatally shot to-nighs
by an unknown burglar In front of CoyIs
q Coyle's store, No. 401 Commerce street,
and his fellow officer, John J. Nesper, was
shotin the left wrist by the same man. Not
withstanding the injury Officer Eesper suc-
ceeded in holding the murderer until
assistance came. when he was taken to the
station house. Officer Findiey. who was shot
In the pit ofthe stomach, the bullet severine
an artery, died soon after being admitted ta
the hospital. After taking his prisoner to
the lookup Officer Nesper went TO the hos
pital, where his injury was dressed. The
bullet entered his wrist and took an upward
course, Embedding itself In the forearm.
The physicians were unable TO extract it to-
night
THE PRISONER REFUSES TO TALK.
The prisoner refuses to give bis name, in
fact, he will not speak at at all. Upon be-
ing searched brace and bit, jimmy, chisel-
5,chambered 32-caliber revolver, 81 cents
ana quantity OF loose matches were found
In his pookets. Az the money was being
counted the prisoner said: LET me have
that money! These were the only words
be uttered. He Is about "a years old aud
nearly feet in hight
The circumstances surrounding the shoots
ing OF Officer Findley will probably never
be known, as he never regained conscious
ness. It Is supposed. however, that while
passing the store his attention was attracted
TO the burglar working on the safe, as an.
examination showed that preparations had
been made to blow it open.
EEsPER's ADVENT.
At about $3.50 O'Clock Officer Nesper, who
was nearly block away, heard two shots
fired In quick succession. He ran in the
direction Of the noise. being Joined by q
night watchman. They found Officer Finds
ley lying on the sidewalk and the burglar
standing over him. As Officer Nesper ap-
preached tho desperate man fired two shots
at him, the second OF which took effect, be-
ing at such close range as to singe his pulse
warmers.
The murdered policeman was 90 years old
and leaves wife and infant child. Officer
Nesper Is "a years old. He is being con-
graduated by police officials upon his
bravery in holding the burglar In the face
OF the injury, which entirely disabled one
arm. All efforts TO make the prisoner
speak have been unavailing. The scene Of
the shooting is In the heart Of the wholesale
district and Is dark and lonely locality al
night.
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SIEGE OF YRMHN.

A General Butchering ofiPrisoners at
It's Conclusion.
VIENNA, Dec. 20.-A letter is published
here describing the ten weeks siege of
Yemen by Arabs. The town was under
bombardment daily, while terrible famine
prevailed in Yemen. Every psrson ventur-
ing out of the town to attempt to procure
food was driven back naked with his nose and
ears cut off, or otherwise mutilated, the In
surgent chief declaring that he would con-
vert Yernen Jews to Islamism or extermin-
ate them. When the Turks relieved the
city general butchery Of prisoners oc-
Cured on both sides
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CoNvIcTs MAKE A BREAK.

Thirty Rush for the Main Door During
Religious Services.
LONDON. Dec. 29.--Sensational reports
were In circulation here to-day to the effect
that the convicts In the Wormwood Scrubs
prison had mutinied. Tie truth is, that
during the religious services Saturday, thirty
of the conyicts spraDg from the benches
and made rush for the main door of the
prison. They were checked by the wardens
with drawn revolvers. The convicts were
Immediately locked in their cells and the
outbreak was ended.
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failure to pay the dividends there. and
% shereIore am not prepared to say anything
ABOUT It. All the Savannah dlvidends
WHICH nave been presented have
Deen paid. and payments here
VIII continue. AS TO the accounts
between the Georgia Pacific and the Cen
ual, ene lease is very plain on that score and
ProVioes Tor a board Of arbitration 70 settle
any ulnerences which may exist. / was
!uss to-day presented with an account from
tne georgia Pacific which l haven't had
time 70 pass upon and which forwarded 10
Atlanta Tor the purpose Of examination and
the securing Of data.
DON'T KNOW OF THE ACCOUNTS.
II never knew of the accounts until a favv
Gays ago, but am satisfied that everything
VIII De amicably adjusted In a fcw days1
Two or three at the most As said before.
II any differences should arise, they will be
promptly settled by board Of arbitration.
as provided for 10 the lease.n
heIerring TO the Sun story as to the
probability OF the breaking of the lease.
zen. Alexander said: ~ don't believe there
Is any desire to break the lease, because /
.nlnk the Terminal people fully appreciate
.ne great value OF the two systems worked
togetner, instead of having the properties
conducted separately. The value of the
lease to the Terminal company is far greater
than its cost" o '''0'
THE L. AND MS HAND.
In reply to an interrogation whether il
might not be possible that Thomas and
brlce were trying TO manipulate the Ter
mlnal affairs in the interest of the Louisville
and Nashville for the purpose Of breaking
the lease so as to let the Louisville and Nash
vile secure control of the Central. Gen.
Alexander said that to bis mind the PROPOSE
ton is absurd. "The Louisville and Nash
vile" said he. ''is different sort of a line
All its interests lie In other directions, and
DON'T believe the Louisville and Nashville
desires or is seeking the control of apy rail-
roads in this section. It is a supuosition
without a probability
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OPERATORS May sTRIKH.
The 3. t., v. and G. Road Apt to
Have TrOuhla.

Have Trouble.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec 29.-Trouble is
brewing between the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad Company and
its telegraph operators. The telegraphers
claim that the railroad authorities discharge
an operator just as soon as it learns that he
belongs to the Order of Railroad Telegraph
ers. Whatever the real facts of the case
are, 1t may be stated that number Of oper-
ators have been silently decapitated re-
Gently. 1t seems now about at a climax.
The president of the Order of Railway Tel
egraphers is here to day to investigate. The
order is strong and has the sympathy of the
other RAILWAY employees organizations.
There is q CLAIM that all the roads have
agreed on q boycott Of the order.
THE STRIKE IN TEXAS.
Ell PAso, TEX, Dec. 90. Authorization
has been received here that the chief OF the
Order of Railway Telegraphers will hold
another conference to-day with the officers
of the Southern Pacific road, at which
it Is believed the strikers will win. In the
event of the roads not granting the teIe-
graphers what they ask, support is conf
IDENTIFY expected from the trainmen along
the line, as they have been meeting with the
telegrapherS
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PLUMB'S VACANT SEAT.
A ALVEY Scramble in Progress For the
Appointment.

ALVEY Scramble in Progress For the
appointment.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. ga special
to the Star from Topeka, Kan, says:
''Gov. Humphrey met no delegation this
morning. His time was consumed by poll
ticians ho'wanted private word with the
governor The executive reception room
was crowded. and the private secretary
announced Next in good tonsorial form.
j. w. Ady, whose place was taken yesters
day afternoon by Perkins delegation, had a
hearing this afternoon, and later the claims
OF Gov. Anthony were considered Mai
Hudson will have the last open hearing to-
morrow.
M6RRILL's CLAIMS.
''The presentation Of the claims of exc Con-
gresham E. N. Morrill, yesterday afternoon
was the surprise of the day. Mr.. Morrill,
has not made, and his friends say he will
not make, an open fight for the place. Mr..
Morrilps Endorsements have been the most
complimentary received by any man in the
state. They have come from every con-
gressional district.
Resolutions adopted by the Young
Mems Republican Club of Wichita were
received at the executive office this morning
urging the appointment Of ex-senator In
gals.
'The work done by the Hudson forces be-
gan to be felt this morning. Endorsements
of Mr.. Hudson's candidacy poured into the
executive, and the business manager of the
capitol is receiving letters and dispatches
hourly. The Endorsements received are
being assorted aud will require full day
for examination.
~. r. Binton, whom his friends believe
to be the man of destiny, will make no for
NAL presentation of his candidacy.
ben Simpson has not yet made arrange
ments for the formal presentation of his
candidacy, and it is not likely that he will
do so.
NEARLY every politician of prominence
in the state is present"
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TURKEYS NEUTRALITY.

a Quasi-Denial That She Has Com
bined Against the Dreibund.
CoEsTANTIsoPLE. Dec. 29.-Owing to a
report that has gained wide circulation
lately that an entente has been arrived at
between Turkey. France and Rtfssia as an
Offset to the triple alliance between Ger
many, Austria and Italy, q semi-offlcial
Turkish note has been issued, declaring that
the porte will, as heretofore, pursue
policy Of psace and friendship toward all
the powers, and that 1t will endeavor to
fulfill its International obligations, making
no exception in behalf Of any power.
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THE EPrpEMIu IN 1oTHAM.
A sKIaMIsH WITH NEGROES.

Two Officers Wounded and Two Me-
groes Subsequently Killed.
BUNKIE. La, Dec 29-Yesterday con-.
stable and his deputy who were trying to
arrest a negrol were fired upon and both
were wounded The sheriff to-day with a
posse attempted TO arrest the negro who did
the shooting. He had taken refuge in u
cabin where there were number OF other
negroes. As the officers approached they
fired upon them, one white man being
wounded. The posse then fired upon ths
negroes and killed two of them, the others
dispensing and most of them going to Marks
vile and surrendering 10 the sheriff. Fur
ther trouble is apprehended.
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NOTED BLOCKADE RUNNER DEAD.

Capt. John Wilkinson Passed Away at
Annapolis.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Dec. 29.-Capt. John
Wilkinson, aged about 67 years. died at his
home here to-day. Capt. Wilkinson entered
the navy In 1887 and ross to the rank OF
lieutenant, but resigned at the breaking out
of the war and went south. He commanded
the confederate steamer Robert Il. Lee and
was considered the most successful blockade
runner Of the war. He has resided in
Annapolis for q number Of years and has
had school for the preparation OF candi-
dates for the naval academy.
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MIls In Flames.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The Sstory
cotton and hosiery mill of Samuel West.
No. 127 Ashmead street. Germantown.
which was filed with machinery. was
destroyed by fire at midnight to-
night The loss is estimated at
800, 900, which is partially covered by in
surance. The hosiery mill of Isaac Dalzeli.
In an adjoining building. was damaged,
principally by water, to the extent OF $10,-
600. Il is fully insured.
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a BATTLE WITH MooNsHINERs.
Two of the Latter Killed and q Marsha
Mortally Wounded.

Two of the Latter Killed and Marshal
Mortally Wounded.
GADsDEN, Ala. Dec. 30 -Meager details
have been received here of bloody encoun-
ter near here last evening between United
States Commissioner jackson and twelve
deputies and gang Of moonshiners. The
United States officers located the still of the
moonshiners In mountain gorge and
awaited dusk for their attack. As they ap-
preached the Illicit still the moon
sinners opened fire on them with
Winchesters from behind O barricade of
rocks. The officers returned the fire as they
crept closer, but we're unable to fight against
80 heavy odds. and were forced to retreat
It was learned to-day that Moonshiners
Kirk and Sprouse were killed, and United
States Marshal Jackson mortally wounded.
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BLAINE NOT GOING TO BOSTON.
The Much Looked for Speech Not to
to bs Delivered.

The Much Looked for Speech Not to
to bs Delivered.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Unless Secretary
Blaine changes his mind he will not be at
the dinner of the Merchants Association in
Boston on Thursday week. Instead of that
ten-minute speech which was SO expectantly
awaited bv the President and all other pub
lie men there, as well as by the
prospective guests at the, dinner
and the public generally, he
will send q letter of regret, which may or
may not give an indication of his presi-
Dental purposes, which up to the present
are still undisclosed. Probably it will not.
for Secretary Blaine's unwilling ess to
make the Boston speech indicates that he
has not made up his mind yet just
what course to take. His wife's
health. which is still In precarious condi-
tion. although she is still able to be about
the house, and the Chilean situation. which
is a sufficient reason in itself. may furnish
his excuse. He declined to talk about the
matter tonight.
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A PENSION Foa MRS. DAVIS.
Tennessee Veterans Want the Legis
latura to Vote 81. 900 p ar Year.

16nneS5ee Vebsran5 W ant the LeRis-
lature to Vote 1000 P er Year.
MEMPHIS. TENN, Dec. 29.-At meeting
of prominent ex-confederates in this city
this afternoon resolution was adopted APP
pointing committee of five to present to
the next general assembly a bill
appropriating $1,000 annually as a
pension for the use Of Mrs. Jefferson
Davis. 1t was further resolved that the
committee will correspond with the COVER
nors and other citizens of other southern
states, requesting them to call the attention
OF their legislatures to this subject. and
recommend the passage of like appropria-
tion bill
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McCalla's Pardon.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-It is believed at
the navy department. that the sentence OF
Commander McCalla was not RENTED by
action of the President. The remission
was performed by the Secretary, OF the
Navy in the regular course OF the business
of his office.
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DEATH FROM THE GRIP.

An Indiana Farmer euccumbs After
Three Hours.
COLUMBUS, ISD., Deo 29.-Bud Rook,
prominent farmer of Clifty township. died
from griD, having been sick but three hours.
This disease is prevailing 10 an alarming
extent in this city, three deaths having oc-
Cured within the last two days. Business
in the circuit court is suspended. The judge
and four Of the attorneys are suffering from
the disease.
THE EPIDEMIC IN GOTHAM.
NEW York, Dec. 29.-The ravages Of the
grip up TO the present time have been the
most severe ever known In this city. The
number Of deaths reported to-day to the
health board, resulting from the grip and
other complications is sixteen. The total
number yesterday was eleven.
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RED GROSS AID FOR RUSSIA.
Miss Barton Announces the Opening

of 81 subscriptions.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. Miss Clara Bar.
ton has issued the following notice:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 20, 1901.
Responding to appeals from many sections
the American Red Cross Association, for some
time earnestly at work for the starving Rus
slams, has opened 81 subscriptions for citizens
who cannot contribute supplies. Address
MISS CLARA BARTON,
Washington, d. g.
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A Groc sr ASSIGNS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. ga special
from Vicksburg, Miss, says: John r. Hal
pin, a wholesale grocer, assigned this even-
ing. His assets are given at $l25, 900 and
his liabilities at $50,0OO.n
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Lightning Fires a Barn.

RALEIGH, N. O.. Dec. GA heavy thun-
der and lightning storm visited this vicinity
tonight. The lightning set on fire large
barn at the Carolina experimental station.
Two mules and the barn ard its contents
vere harnad
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Printers Ready to Resume Worl,

BERLIN, Dec. 29.-The leaders Of the
striking printers in this city and In Leipsic
have lDtimated to the masters that the men
are willing to resume work Internationally.