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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-26

There were in port yesterday 81 vessels
% Of which were steamships, IS barks,
brig and 10 schooners
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-26
Harderfold sanitary Underwoar,

EQUAL TO Jaeger's. but not so expensive
LaFar. agent for Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-26

An alderman said that Walter O. Charl,
ton, Esq., will most likely be tie man elected
wednesday night b hll the vacancy caused
BY the resignation OF Alderman Msidrim
u h underwood that Mr. Charlton will &C.
oept the Qfiioe ~ elected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-26

The fact that in the list Of vessels now
loading cotton and other exports in Savan-
nah, the name OF an American vessel does
appear causes the Washington Post to re-
mark that the United States is great on
production but short on transportation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-26

"What has become OF the Oglsthorpe
monument schemer asked citizen yesJer-
day. Savannah owes more 20 Oglsth0rpe
than b any OF the heroes TO whose memory
street without monument Is Chippewa
square, and that Is the place for a shaft 70
Oglethorpe.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
WASHINGTON TOPICS
The Hight-HOur Bill Now Be.
 fore the Senate.
A VOTE TO BE TAKEN TO-DAY.
A Setback for Free Silver Coinage in
 the House.

Democrats to Hold Caucus on Monday
 The P' esidrnt Talks on the Treasury
 ProbiCm-An Correspondence on the
 BarrundIa Affair Called For-Dstectives
 Puzz:sd Over Mysterious Case.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-The Senate re- sumed consideration of the House bill providing for the adjustment of ac- counts of laborers, workmen and mechanics arising under the Eight Hour law.
 MT. Ingalls, characterized the bill as a paltry, quibbling evasion of the real question at issue. There was no doubt as to the intention of Congress when 1t passed the Eight Hour law of 1868. It was a matter of record that, after the issue of President Grants proclamation in May, 1869, directing the observance of the law, S7OO,0 1000 had been paid in read Justment between the passage of the act and the issuance of the proclama- tion. And yet, in obedience to the de- mands that came to Senators for justice to labor, they were to throw a tub to the whale, sop to Cerberus, to allow workmen to go to the Court of Claims and ask that court to say what had been the intention of Congress in passing the original Eight-Hour law.
 Unanimous consent having been given Mr. Blair withdrew the committee amendment and offered as a substitute for the House bill the one passed by the Senate last Congress. It directs payment of a days pay for every eight hours work of government employees since June, 1S6S-when the Eignt-Hour law was enacted. The Court of Claims is to ad- just the claims on that basis, and no statue of limitation and no receipt for money shall bar the right to recover.
 Mir. Dawes moved a substitute for that offered by MT. Blair. It directs the proper accounting officers of the Treasury to readjust the accounts of government workmen on the basis of eight hours for days work, and appro- prlates the amount necessary for their payment.
 It was agreed that the vote should be taken on the bill this afternoon.
 MT. Dawes modified his amendment bv striking out the appropriation, and in structing the accounting officers of the Treasury to readjust the accounts and report the result to Congress-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Mysterious Affair in washinrton.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "A very mysteri- ous affair is puzzling the detectives of this city. At an early hour, the family of the Rev. D. Sunderland were aroused by noise in the basement of the family residence as of a heavy body falling. Nothing more was heard, and when the servants arose they were mortified to find large pool of blood on the landing or the stairway leading to the base ment, the door knob and walls smeared with blood, and several large pools of blood on the floor of the basement, with a half burned candle. The fastenings of the doors and windows showed no signs of being broken, nor was there any evidence of the presence of strangers Tn the house. The trail of blood was clearly outlined for some distance down the street, where all trace was lost, al- though the detectives have been indus triously at work ever since. No clue to the mysterious visitation has been dis covered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
DYING OF HlccouGHs.
Miss Alice WuOdward's Case n Puzzle
 the Physlc: ans.

Miss Alice WuOdward's Case a Puzzle to
 ths PhysIc ans
 BIRMINGHAM, Conn.,, Feb. 7.-The most peculiar case the medical profession of this place ever had to deal with is that of Miss Alice Woodward, of Howe ave- nue. She is bright, intelligent young girl about fourteen years of age, who has always enjoyed the best of health. About a month ago she was taken with a fit of indigestion, which required medi- cal assistance.
 Dr. Gould A. Shelton treated her. She seemed to get over this attack, but with in a week she was seized with violent hiccoughing that continued during the entire day. Her family tried all manner of remedies, but no relief came. Dr. Shelton was summoned again and vainly strove to break up the hiccough.
 Every remedy known to medical sci ence has been tried without relieving the terrible and regularly recurring weeks Miss Woodward has been suffer- ing from this unusual trouble. The hiccoughs have not stopped once during that time. She is literally hiccoughing her strength and life away, and is now confined to her bed too weak to move around.
 It is only a matter of a few days be- fore her death, for the hiccoughs have not shown any likelihood of discontinu- ing, and the physicians cannot find any remedy for them.
 All manner of treatment is being tried, but thus far without success, and 1t is probable that a physician from New York will be called into the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
FLOODING A MINE.
Six Hundred Miners In Enforced Id lensss
 Through Another Disaster

Through Another Disaster.
 WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Feb. 7-Following closely upon the heels of the drowning of the r men at Jeanesville and three at Nanticoke, comes another mining disas- ter, which, although unattended by loss of life, means enforced idleness and consequent privation to 600 or TOO miners in Nanticoke.
 A gas feeder in No. 2 lift of No. 4 slope of the Susquehanna Coal Company at that place was ignited by men who were driving new openings. The feeder rapidly increased until the flames spread along the face of the workings, setting fire to the coal and driving the men to the surface. In a short time the inside of the mine was a mass of flames, roar ing like furnace, and threatening total destruction to the entire underground workings. Preparations were made as soon as possible to flood the workings, and trough 2, zoo feet long was thrown down the slope to carry the water into the mine. The trough was soon com pleted, and large volume of water is now pouring down the slope. Whether this will extinguish the flames is a ques- tion no one can answer as yet.
 In any case, the work of flooding the mine, which is large one, may require months, and in the meantime hundreds of miners will be thrown into idleness at season of the year when work is most needed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Developing Niagara Falls.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-The Cataract Con- struction Company was organized some time ago in New York for the purpose of developing Niagara Falls. Owing to the magnitude and importance of the undertaking an international commits sion was formed to pass judgment on plans submitted for machinery to be used in directing and transmitting the enormous power. This committee met in London during January and had un- der consideration plans submitted by representative firms of Europe and America. The Norwalk N. Y, Iron Works submitted a plan for the hy- draulic and pneumatic transmission of power and have been awarded the prize of $1 1000 for their scheme This is the only prize awarded to America and is the highest prize in it's class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
A Bill to Rscompense the Maimod.

HARRISBURG, Feb. "A bill is now pending in. the Legislature to compel coal operators to pay into the treasury of the Commonwealth a cent on every ton of coal mined, for the purpose of creating fund for the support and maintenance of miners who are maimed in the coal pits, and for the burial of any who may be killed. The Treasurer of the Common wealth is to pay the money so collected from the operators back to the County Treasurers in counties where coal is mined, and it is to be retained there as 9 reserve fund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
BIG LABOR BATTLE.
Seventeen Thousand Men Ex-
 pected 10 Strike.
A HARD STRUGGLE PREDICTED
The Coming Contest Viewed With Great
 Apprehension

The COnnellsville Coke Minors Go Out on MOnday-They Ask for an Advance, buI Are Offered Reduction-The Elm. ployers Very Strongly Eu,rench rd and the Result Doubtful.
 PTTTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 7.-Beginnins next Monday, the Connellsville coke re- zion is expected to be the scene of what will in many respects be the hardest fought battle bet ween labor and capital in the history of Western Pennsylvania, where contests involving great interests have for a generation been common. On one side will be ranged the coke op- orators, strong with the profits of a pro sperous decade, and headed by the representative of Andrew Carnegie. On the other, will stand 1000 workmen, who have the confidence of the miners of the whole country.
 The employees demand an increase of wages of 121 per cent, that scales shall be located at every mine, and that one of their representatives be permitted to stand at these scales to see that just weight is recorded for each car The operators insist that instead of an ad- vance in wages the workmen shall ac-
 
 they decline to discuss the other propo- sitions.
 The coming of the contest is viewed with great apprehension. It is likely to be long, because the supply of coke is large and because the operators are willing to suffer heavy loss if they can break up the Miners Union. The miners are fair ly we'll supplied with money of their own and will draw on the funds of the United Mine Workers of America when necessary. J. B. Rae, the president of the United Mine Workers, will direct the strike. He is conservative and has striven hard to secure an amicable set clement. But he is hard fighter, and work once suspended, he will be the last man to advise surrender to the opera tors. The danger lies in the turbulence of the Hungarians, which caused havoc four years ago and which is no less pro- nounced to-day.
 In view of the general understanding that the workmen are willing to with draw all their demands except that for weigh scales their position is popular in this centre of trade unionism. It is not disputed, however, that the operators are more strongly entrenched than ever before. Therefore no careful man pre-. tends to be able to say where the victory will finally rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Four Indians Arraisns ed.

BUFFALO, NY, Feb. Flour Indians, George Snow, Bland Pierce, John Pierce and James Lukes, were arrainged here charged with having attempted to cre- mate an old Indian named John Jack son. They pleaded not guilty and were admitted to bail. Jackson charges that in October last, the four Indians had left the Cattaraugus Reservation and gone to Salamanca, where they became drunk. On the return to the reserva- tion they stopped at Jackson's house and demanded more liquor. Jackson re- fused to give them any and they threw him down, poured oil over him and set it afire. Jackson managed to extinguish the flames. before he was seriously hurOad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
IN HOUSE AND SENATE
Great Excitement in the House Over an
 Appeal by MT. Bland.


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-In the Senate. the Naval Appropriation bill was passed. resolution was adopted calling on the President for the corrres- pondence in reference to the killing of General Barrundia.
 MT. Morgan addressed the Senate in support of the bill to aid in the con struction of the Nicaragua Maritime Canal. The balance of the session was occupied in discussion of the eight-hour law, and an agreement was reached that vote shall be taken this afternoon.
 In the House, the Senate bill amend ing the land forfeiture act of Sept. %. 1890, was passed. The Postoffice Appro. prlation bill was reported and placed on the calendar.
 The House went into Committee of the Whole on the Sundry Civil Appro- priation bill. The pending question was the decision of the Chair upon the point of order raised against MT. Blands free coinage amendment. The point of order was sustained and MT. Bland appealed. Before the vote on the appeal was taken, there was great ex- citement in the House, and nearly every member arose and anxiously watched the count. The decision of the Chair was sustained, and when the vote of 134 yeas to 127 nays was announced there WITS an outburst of applause on the Republican side. Seven Democrats voted in the affirmative, and II Repub. hcan in the negative.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Meeting of Bank CTS.

BUFFALO, N. Y.. Feb. 7.-The Bankers Association, of Buffalo, held a meeting g for the purpose of considering the Free Coinage bill. A resolution was adopted requesting the Merchants Exchange to hold public meeting Monday to take action against the bill. A committee was appointed to draw up resolutions to the public meeting as the expression of the association against the Silver bill. The resolutions were drawn up in the shape of a protest from the association, and were ordered to be forwarded imme- diately to the House Coinage Committee at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Big Judgment Aeainst a Firm

CHAMsERsBURG, Pa., Feb. "A judg- ment was entered against the Taylor Manufacturing Company by the National Bank of Chambersburg for $141, 800. The sheriff has taken possession of the shops. Other judgments and suits aggre- gating $50,00O were also entered A re- ceiver will be appointed. It is likely that the company will be reorganized and resume business in a short time. The works employ over 200 hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
A Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON. Feb. "A call has beel issued for a caucus this evening of the Democratic members of the House. The request for the caucus was si gned by about 20 Democrats, headed by Bland and Enloe. The call does not state the reason for which the caucus is called, but it is understood that the silver ques- tion will be the principal matter dis cussed, and that there will be general interchange of views as to the course of procedure for the remainder of the ses. sion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Big Salary for q Pnrilist.

CHICAGO, Feb. "A syndicate in this city has arranged to have Pugilist Fitz- simmons go on the road to travel with s combination at $500 week and all hotel and travelling expenses for himself, wife and child. Fitzsimmons will not go on a knocking-out tour, but simply spar three rounds with some boxer, who will be engaged to appear with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Senator Ingalls, Speech.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Tt is said that Senator Ingalls, is busy preparing a long speech which he intends to deliver just before Congress adjourns. It will take wide range, but just how he will work it into the proceedings of the Sem ate is not known, It is not likely tn at any bill will be before the Senate of a nature to afford in itself a good subject for the Kansas orator. However, it will be speech that will keep people talking for time, and also one that will aid the Senator in whatever new career he selectS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
wAYLAID BY MASKED MEN.
The NIOllIe Maguires at Work Again in
 the Coal Regions.

The MOllie Maguires at Work Again in
 the Coal Regions.
 GIRARDvILLE Pa, Feb. For several weeks past a number of mine bosses and prominent citizens have received anony- nous communications decorated with q coffin, cross bones and skull similar to those received during the reign of the Mollie Maguires.
 Little or no attention has been paid to these missives, but last night as John Williams, who received a missive of this kind, was on his way from Raven Run to Shenandoah, several masked men way laid him, and amid a volley of bullets his horse succeeded in carrying him safely over the mountains in the dark ness.
 Others, who have received like notices, are fearful of meeting a like, or even worse, fate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Held for Murder.

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb 7.-John Daly and Felix McCabe and John Dougherty charged with the murder of Henry Der went at Columbia, were given hearing here. Daily was positively identified as having struck the blow which killed Derwent and was committed for trial. McCabe was held as accessory to the crime and Dougherty as a witness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
A New Election Ordered.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 1.-The Su- preme Court has given its opinion as to the validity of the action of the commit tee of the Grand Assembly in ordering a new election for Representative in Con gress in the Second Congressional dis trict, where there was no election. The opinion sustains the Grand Committee, and the election will be held February 21 next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
The Engineer Was As,eep.

collision occurred on the Michigan Gen. tral here at midnight. A freight train standing at the depot was run into by another freight, and seven cars with their contents were wrecked. It is stated that Engineer Warren of the col liding train had been many hours on duty and had fallen asleep at his post. No one was seriously iniured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
The Treasury Problem.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-The President, in talking to western Senator who called on him in regard to appointing Secretary of the Treasury, said that at present he did not have the slightest idea of appointing any member of the present Congress to the place. Of late, nearly every prominent Republican Congressman who retires on March 4 has been mentioned" for the place, and the President has taken this occasion to shut off any more aspirants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
The situation Italv

ROME, Feb. 7.--The King declining to consent to large reduction of the military and naval estimates, the mem bers of the Right Center have withdrawn their support from the Government, and it is now believed that combination will be effected which will compel a dis solution of the Chambers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
German and English Capital Invested.

BERLIN, Feb. 7.-The formation of the Southwest African Company has been authorized by the Government. It will have a seaboard jurisdiction of 600 miles, together with an enormous free hold territory, aprior right to railway concessions and a vast area of mining rights outside of the freehold grant. A large amount of English capital is in- vested in the scheme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Questioned the Government.

LONDON, Feb. 7.-In the House of Commons, to-day, Sir Roger Lethbridge, Conservative member for Kensington, asked if the attention of the government had been drawn to the, subject of the probable effect of the American Copy right bill upon the business of British printers and publishers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
DONGOLA,


 The work was used to designate n dull finished, Very high priced leather intro dHced about 10 or 12 years ago. The nama came from Dongola, a city in Nubia, Egypt, but the skin, about which many conjec- lures were made, Was undoubtedly from the Russian Dog. We carried the Original shoe when located in Great Burlington. Afterwards a dull leather with soft finish was made in imitation of it, but soon the Bright Dongo'a was introduced, taking the place of the old, hard, shiny, glazed kid. Now Dongola is Monarch in the leather world and is applied to everything from sheep to goat.
 We started to say something about Dodge's Dongolas at 1.5O, 1.75, 2,2. 50 and $3. The $1.75 grade is good Goat article and equal to many g lines. Our g, 25O and lines are Qike all of Dodge's Shoes) little ''daisies.n Call and see us
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Gladstone and Parne,,.. Views

LONDON, Feb. 7.-At the meeting of his followers next Thursday, MT. Mccarthy will read letter from MT. Gladstone, setting forth the views of the English statesman on the present Irish imbroglio. After that is done, it is said a meeting of the entire Irish Parliamentary party will be held, when MT. Parnell will announce the terms on which he sur renders the chairmanship, and state his Intentions for the future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Rumors About Express compa.,e.

ALBANY, N. ", Feb. Tt is rumored that the American Express Company has secured control of the National Ex- press Company, which has grown to be a strong rival for business in this te rri- tory, and that harmony, if not cons oli. dation, will result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
The Battle at Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 7.-The 59th, 60th, 61st, 62nd and 63rd ballots for United States Senator resulted: Palmer, 1O1; Oglesby, 100; Streeter, B. Neces- sary to choice, 103. The joint assem- ply then adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Tn. Mammoth M,n..Exp,o.,op.

GREENsBURG, Pa., Feb 7.-The testi- mony in the inquest on the victims of the Mammoth mine explosion is finished The coroner adjourned the case until Saturday, Feb. IA, when the testimony will be discussed, and arguments made by representatives of the H. c. Prick Coke Company and the United Mine Workers. The case will then go Io the jury for a verdict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Five Stores Burned.

LEwEs, Del, Feb. "A fire at George town, this county, at an early hour des- troyed five stores and dwellings. It started in small grocery and continued until half a block of the business DOT tion of the town was burned. The loss is about O,O0O; insurance, $7,000. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
The killing off Barrund,a.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-In the Senate a resolution was presented by Mir. Hawlsy requesting the President to furnish all correspondence and papers relative tO Commander Reiter's conduct at San Jose de Guatemala, in connection with the killing of Con, BarrupdIe. sFs~~--s,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Pennsylvania's Mining Laws.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 7.--The House, without a dissenting vote, passed the bill authorizing the Governor to appoint a commission to revise the mining laws and to inquire into the condition of the various mines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Liabilities &34,OOO.

SALEM, Mass, Feb. IA voluntary petition in insolvency has been filed by Robert Tarr, of Gloucester, trader. The liabilities are stated at $34, 1000, and the assets, none, except whas is exempt by law. A,ansss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Rhett Released on Bail.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-William B. Rhett, who has been confined in the city prison for some time past charged with abduct- ing and criminally assaulting little newsgirls belonging in New Jersey, was relased on bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07

Do you want the best fitting Shirt in the world? Then try the New Eighmie. It is the best shirt you can buy. We have them in all sizes, 131-2 to IS inch neck, two styles of bosom, four lengths of sleeves. You can try one unlaundered and if it is not just right bring it back and we will return your money. We have Dress Shirts at soc, 75c, s1.oo, and they are all good, the best that can be bought for the money. The Eighmie cost un- laundered S1.25, laundered S1.5o, and are the most economical shirt you can buy. Easy to launder. Ask for the New Eighmie if you want the best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-07
Chairman of rammany Hall.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The Tammany Hall Organization last night elected Thomas F. Gilroy Chairman. He was also elected Chairman of the Executive Committee.