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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
SPLIT OF raR ALLIANCE.
U. &. Hall Sends Out a Circular OF
Warning 20 Els Followers.

U. Z. Hall Sends Out Circular of
Warning 20 His Followers.
JACKSON, MISS, Feb. S.-Hon. William
s. McAllister, chairman of the national
anti-sub-treasury alliance, has promulgated
the following paper from Hon. U. 8. Hall,
a member of his committee, to the mem bers
in Missouri and makes II general:
HUBBARD, RANDOLPH, Mo-, Feb. /, 1892.
To the Members Of the Farmers and Ld6orers'
Union Of Missouri:
BRoTBEBs-Be on your guard 10 not aiIow
vonrselyes to be committed, or compromised,
or entangled politically. The meeting that is
10 be- held in ST. Louis, No, on the I'D Of this
month under the so-called authority OF the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance is for that sole purpose.
We did not allow that body to dictate TO US how
we should VOTE nor to commit or bind US By
recommendation or otherwise to any political
thoritv and is Il violation OF every principle OF
or order U. S. HALL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
A SENSATIONAL SERMON.

Father Earbe Says the Restoration OF
Royalty Is Frances Only Hope.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 3.-The ecclesiastical
vived to-day in Bazas by Father Barbe.
who, in sermon in the cathedral before
large congregation, which included many
notables and republican officials, described
the government as a party of executio1ers
and seotarians, who dragged archbishops
before their tribunals. France, he added,
could be saved only by the restoration Of
ROYALTY.
The preachers remarks cansed sensation
In the congregation, and a number'of angry
protests were raised. Many OF those pres.
ent Immediately left the church. Magis-
teriaI inquiry into the affair has been opened
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
EARTHQUAKE IN OREGON.

window Panes Cracked, But No
Severe Damage Done.
PORTLAND, ORE, Feb. 3.-A severe earth
quake shock occurred here at $50 o'clock
tonight. Brick buildings shook ami win
dows ratified, terrifying the inmates, who In
many instances rushed into the streets The
shock lasted about thirty seconds, and is
probably the most severe earthquake ever
felt III this city. So far as can be learned,
no damage was done beyond the cracking
OF q few window panes
ASTORIA, ORE, Feb. 3.-A distinct
shock of earthquake, lasting about three
seconds, vas felt here at S:27 O'Clock to-
night. The vibrations were from south
west to northeast
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
DIRECT TAX PAYMENTS.

Opinion of the Attorney General as to
Who May Collect the Money.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 3.-Many inquiries
continue to come in to the executive de-
partinent concerning the payment Of the
direct tax; that is. persons to whom pay
ment can be made. In reply to these in~
quiries, tho attorney generals opinion is
that the money can only be paid 30 tbs per-
sou who paid the tax. or to his legal repre-
sentative il the psrty who paid it is dead.
The attorney general defines legal repre-
sentative as, "a person who in the law
represents the person and controls the
rights or another, the phrase is commonly
used as an equivalent OF executor and ad-
mintstrator. There Is a difference between
legal Representative and heir. The tax can
not be paid % heirs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
H1CKs-sEACa IS CONFIDENT.

The Rosendale Election Does Not
Mean the Governments Defeat.
LONDON. Feb. 3.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, president of the board of trade, de.
hvered speech at Bristol this evening He
stated that the government meant to have
a working session Of parliament. 1t would
puzzle the opposition, he said, to give any
real reason why. in the best interests
of the country, there ought not
to be "A working session. Some cried for
immediate dissolution; but for what reasoni
The result of the Rosendale election was
serious defeat for the government. but il
did not necessarily imply defeat in the gem
erRl elections. He trusted to address his
hearers again about the same time next
year, and still as a member OF the ministry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
STEEL WORKERS ON STRIKE

They Object to an Obnoxious "Jheck"
System.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 3.-The employees
of the steel department Of Morehead, Nc
Lean s. Co.'S mills struck to-day against an
obnoxious rule and the department is closed
down. The firm recently introduced the
"check" system, by which the men were
compelled to remain at the mill from ten
to fourteen hours, while some could finish
their work in less time. AS the rule was
insisted upon the Amalgamated Association
ordered the men out. The strike directly
affects 800 men, and indirectly 700 more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
THEY'LL MEET IN A wIGwAM.
Chicago Preparing for the Democratic
National Convention.

Chicago Preparing for the Democratic
National Convention.
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The local committee Of
democrats to provide for the coming national
convention, has at last abandoned all hope
of securing the interstate exposition bald.
ing In which to hold the convention. Chair
nan Hesing OF the committee has been in-
formed by tho architects that the use OF the
exposition building would delay the con-
struction of new art institute
building which must be built
on the exposition building site
before the worlds fair opens. This informa-
tion has had the effect Of putting stop to
all talk Of the exposition building, and the
committee has decided to build a wigwam
capable Of seating $1,000 persons. A COM
mitee consisting of II. l.. Wilkinson,
Charles Kern, Walter Boyle and j. w. Rich
ards was appointed to select a site. 1t is
probable that that portion Of the lake front
TO the north of Battery ID may be decided
upon. The wigwam will cost at least
$4,000.
NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES.
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Chairman Brice of the
democratic national committee has an,
nounced the following members Of the gen.
eral subcommittee, of which he viii himself
be chairman: Simon p. Sheerin, Indiana;
Erskine w. Phelps. Illinois; Senator Arthur
z. Gorman, Marylaud; Michael Doran,
Minnesota; Arthur Sswell, Maine, and A.
7. Holt, Texas. The appointees on the trans
portation committee are: J. ]. Richard
SOB, Iowa, chairman e. g. Wall, Wiscon-
sin, and Senator Johnston Camden Of West
Virginia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
MUTINY AMONG OoNvICTs.
The Prisoners on Deer Island IN Bostt
Earbor Revolt.

The Prisoners on Deer Island IN Boston
Earbor Revolt.
Boston, Feb. 3.-An outbreak was re-
ported this morning among the prisoners at
Deer Island. Fifty policemen were sent
from this city to the scene. This is the
second riotous demonstration that has oc-
Cured in that institution within few
weeks. The first news Of trouble was re-
ceived by Deputy Superintendent Police
Burrill in the form of telephone message
from Supt. Gerrish at the island. 1t stated
that the men refused to go TO work when
ordered to at o'clock, and were threaten-
ing the lives of the officers. A detail of men
from various stations was Immediately seat
down on police boat, and their arrival
there was announced by Capt. Bragdon,
who notified headquarters that more were
needed and that the trouble was seri Gus.
Additional assistance was sent.
REFUSED 70 OBEY ORDERS.
About noon Superintendent Of Police Eli
bridge received a dispatch from Capt. Brag-
don stating that when the police arrived at
Deer Island large number OF convicts
gathered in "loafers' hail." and that a re-
quest for them to keep quiet and go about
their work was not sufficient and that they
began making horrible tumult and threat
ening the police, who numbered about sixty.
The police drew their clubs and in a short
time, according to Capt. Bragdon's state
ment, put the mob under subsection. Ac-
cordlng to the captains statement the police
had to use a great deal of force and many
prisoners have sore and badly cut heads
Twenty-Five Of the officers were sent back
to Boston ana the others remained during
the day. The refractory prisoners were
locked up in their cells.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
no Admleeion 10 Monevless Jews.

VIENNA, Feb. SIN the lower house Of the
Reishsrath to-day Count Edward Taafe,
minister Of interior and president of toe
Austrian council of ministers. stated that
the frontier officials had been instructed to
stop all moneyless Russian Jews seeking to
enter Austria or Hungary. No immigrants,
he said, would be allowed to enter Austria
or Hungary except those who intended to
pass through ON their way to America.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The Senate COM
mittee on interst lte commerce to-day heard
extended arguments upon the amendments
proposed TO be made in the interstate com.
merce law at the suggestion of the commis-
sioners. A number of railroad officials
were present, principally connected with
the trunk line systems and their feeders
They generally opposed the proposition to
give the decision of the commission the
weight of a report OF master in clancery
in al equity court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
a MYSTERIOUS MURDERER.

'DDStown Excited over q Series of
Bloody Tragedies.
w.. ,,a,'NsroWN, Pa, Feb. 3.-Johnsto wn is
h. '''u over five mysterious murders with
m. 'Auins Of twelve miles since Dec. 4,
r, pparently committed by the same per-
n,'S WI .ne purpose of robbery. 1t is sur
nonu,.tInat ,u mat the murderer Is hiding in the
liI'ains and selects his victim at leisure.
On 'Sss iss, murder attributed to this mysteri-
nsnsS sS9uIIVldual w was that Of an old couple
inSoSi. airing, whose bodies were cremeted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
MEssENGERs DISCHARGED.
The Men Claim 1t is the Purpos G
to Kill the Brotherhood

20 4AIII OlU 45I 5IDIIl5I LOUU
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Twenty express mes
sengers in the employ of the Adams Express
Company, it is stated here, have been dis
charged within two days. No reason was
assigned for the action of the company
making the discharges. The men claim it
is the result Of a determination by the oom-
pany's officials to exterminats the Brother
hood OF Express Messengers.
There will be no strike, aud applications
have been made for admission into the Uni
ted States Federated Order of Rail way Of
ficials. IT the application is granted the
machinery of the allied railroad organiza-
tions will be at the disposal of the messen-
gers brotherhood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Charged With Incendlarism and Fraud

ROANOKE, VA, Feb. 3.-H. B. Laskey, who
has been conducting the jewelry business
here for some time, was arrested to- day and
admitted to bail in 5000 GU charge Of
firing his store early this morning. Fire
was discovered about o'clock, aud a large
amou t Of excelsior saturated with coal oil
was scattered about The room. The stock
was insured for $500 and Laskey is
charged With attempting to defraud the in
surance company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
An Engineer Killad.

U1i,ag5' a.. BALTIMORE, O., Feb. 3.-The
left Cbi1eaIes 9IaIes express freight train which
Iunpsrdi ~ last evening for Now York
taltRV1r r01l tne track early this morning about
Chicsrual ulie Ls west Of North Baltimore on the
turned = uiVision. The engine was over
killed q rl u lell upon the engineer. who was
Othsrs me ane fireman was badly scalded. No
Ached fere te 20 hurt. No passenger car was at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Suit Against the A. and @.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 3-The Secretary of
the Interior to-day. directed the comnis-
sioner Of the general land Office to make a
demand, preliminary TO the institution Of a
suit, to reInvest the United States wish title
TO about $4,000 acres Of land enormously
certified to the state Of Alabama on account
of grants to aid in the construction of the
Northeastern and Northwestern and Wills
Valley railroads, which by Consolidation
became the Alabama and Chattanooga Rail-
road Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
MOONsaINEas CAPTURED.
Six Stills Destroyed and Livel
Fight BROUGHT ON

Six Stills Destroyed and q Lively
Fight Brought on.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 3.-A special from Ami
ston, Ala, to the Dispatch. says:
Deputy Collector Briggs and Deputy United
States Marshal Coquitt returned last night
from Cleburne county where they raided a
half dozen Illicit stills Monday. They
captured three men and destroyed several
thousand gallons OF whisky and beer and
six stills.
They had a lively fight in which several
shots were exchanged before the distillers
surrendered. Their names are Lewis
Dandy, Tom Jones and Tom Ewing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
nntal Rnilar Fxnlosion.

JOLIET. ILL.,, Feb, S.-Last evening the
boiler of freight engine ON the Chicago
and Alton road blew up near here. The
fireman and head brakeman we're billed.
The engineer had leg broken and was
otherwise badly crushed and scalded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Costly Blaze in Richmnnd

dsstrovao59sSID, VA, Feb. 3.-Fire tonight
q Co, =" o tne feed store of Savage Beveridge
street, '2rner of Thirteenth and Carey
nsursno.4 ne ~ loss on stock is about $40, GOO;
iog wbjCSS $4,000. The 4-story brick build
NOluop..1i lthey occupied is owned by E. o.
otiSin Of Of ioss about $40, 900, insured. The
s'1 VI the fire is unknown
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Emperor Frederiok's Doctor Dead.

LONDON. Feb. 3-Sir Morell Mackenzie,
the distinguished physician, died to-day of
bronchitis.
Sir Morell Mackenzie had suffered from
bronchitis and asthma following his recent
attack OF the influenza. His illness, how.
over, 1t was considered, had taken favor-
able course. He was attended by his
brother. His death was quite sudden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
GEORGE SHARP KILLED.
He Was Member of the Berry Turner
Gang of Outlaws.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. George Sharp,
one of the Berry Turner gang Of outlaws
near Pineville, was killed to-day. A posse
Of the Patton faction. who have a warrant
for Turner, went to his stronghold and sur
rounded it, They found Turner and Sharp
in the house. Turner called his followers,
who we're fn the neignborhood, and came
on a run, to the number Of half dozen.
Paiton's friends were outnunbered and be-
gan to retreat, making running fight.
Turner and Sharp came from the house In
pursuit. and Sharp was shot down. None
Of the Paitons were hit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
NEW YORK POLITICS.

Troy Declares for Hill and Lockpor;
for Cleveland.
Troy, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The Sscond Assem-
bly, democratic convention elected Hill
delegates to the state convention to be held
at Albany on Feb ~. The convention at
its close gave three cheers for Senator
David B. Hill
CLEVELAND DELEGATES ELECTED.
LocKPoRr, N. Y, Feb. 3--Lewiston, the
first town in Niagara county to hold a eau
Gus, to-day elected Cleveland delegates to
the district convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. Sin the event OF
the death of Senator Power of Montana
the democrats would gain one in the Senate
Immediately, and probably permanently.
National Committeeman Broadwater would
be likely to succeed him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Caghier and Cash MISSING.

ATLANTA. GA, Feb. S--Frank Peyton,
cashier for j. J. Eoodside, leading rent
ing agent, has skipped out taking with him
Peyton is the son Of a Chicago merchant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Lacerated by Mlll Maohinerr

ROME, GA, Feb. 3.--W. d. Jones, we'll.
known farmer in this county, happened to
a serious and perhaps fatal accident yester-
day. He fell in the machinery of his mill
and was terribly cut on his sides, face and
hands. There is hope Of his recovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Two TanIlies Frozen TO Deatb.

HoT SPRINGS, ARK. Feb. 3.-Two fami-
lies, Watkins and McGuffy, who started TO
Oklahoma from Cedar Glades, were frozen
to death in therecent blizzard. Their bodies
were found on the prairie hear, the Arkansas
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
ontraeaa in Dahomev.

PARIS, Feb. 3.-The Temps has dispatch
from Senegal saying: Natives OF Dahomey
have rayaged the country around Popo, and
have captured 5000 slaves. The inhabitants
have sought shelter in German territory.
Trade ia at standstill."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
A BULLET FOR A BLOW.
Deputy Carr Finds It Easier to Kill H
Man Than Arrest Aim.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 3.-rhe Plea
yunes Little Rock Ark special says: VIM.
Carr, deputy sheriff, shot and killed w. E.
Dukes. in Midland township, the bail pass
ing through his heart Carr had warrant
for Dukes arrest on a charge of whipping his
wife. Dukes resisted and struck the officer
The officer drew gun and fired, the ball
passing through Dukes hat. The deputy then
fired q shot, which killed the mau. The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
THE NEW ORLEANS RICE TRUST.
Thirteen Mills Banded to Control the
Worlds Market.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. s.-The rice
tween the syndicate and mill owners was
consummated this morning. and the trust
fact, the syndicate, it is stated, has already
assumed control. Every Que OF the thirteen
rice mills has Joined the trust. At present
only few Of the more modern mills will be-
operated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
oovernment snver Pnrchasas

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-The silver offered
to the treasury to-day was $50, 900 ounces;
the purchases were $4,000 ounces at
40SOMq11n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04
Traoy's Sad Anniversarv.

oeCIeIaTY 4fauys SAD AnnlVersary.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-To-morrow Is the
second anniversary of the terrible disaster
at Secretary Tracy's house, in which his
wife and daughter lost their lives. During
the painful days of this week Secretary
Tracy has declined all invitations aud spent
most of his time at home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
DEsTTTUTI0N IN SOUTHERN TEXAS.

San Antonio. Texas. April 20.-For three years the
counties Of Starr, IIdalgo. Porticas, Zapata Mexico
ana Duvali have been subjected to drouth OF such
severity TO render the production OF necessares OF
life impossible The for planting has passed and
carly crops having been killed by frost, there is no
hope for relief unless summer rains should secure a
light fall crop. The loss Of stock, the depreciation IN
vaues of all kinds Of property, the Inability Of ranch
men to procure money for the payment Of taxes. the
prevalence OF smallpox throughout section extending
through San Ignacio in Zapaa County TO Rio Grande
City IN Starr County, and the baneful effects OF the
Cara revolution combined. produced a restitution
hitherto unknown Some Of the people are using the
fresh meat OF cattle which have died from disease
and others drying the flesh for future
uss The losses cattle. the principal industry Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
THE PENSION OFFICE INVESTIGATION
SEVERAL WITNESSES EXAMINED-AN ATTACK
MADE on GENERAL BU:sEY.


WASHINGTON April o0.-After an adjournment OF
three DAYS the special Pension Office Investigating
Committee resumed It's sessions this afternoon, the
first witness called being william S. Mayner, post
office inspector Prior to June last witness was a
special examiner In the Pension Office lie testified
that lie lent Mr.. Wayson (his chief s25, while he
Ofayner) was on duty In the field. Witness also heard
OF other persons who had lent money TO Mr. "a5Sh'
one loan reaching $3.50
william T. Ford took the stand again to make
statement in rotation to the testimony Of Mrs. Caddie
L. Wright, who charged Ford in effect, with making
improper proposals to her and prosecuting her. He
dsclalmed in the most emphatic manner that he ever
had an evil thought In relation to Mrs. Wright. or had
offered In any way, by word action, any insults 10
hes or 10 any other woman. Witness told OF a num-
Der Of little Incidents that occurred in the Office the
recital OF which little amusement among the
spectators In the
James Duean took the witness stand to deny the
accuracy of statements heretofore made that he was
clerk for Representative Iallowel and charged con-
sidcration for pension cases examined. He did look
after some cases for Mr. IIaowcll merely as a matter
Of accommodation and never received any compensa-
ton therefor II has transprcd In this investigation
that Assistant Secretary Bussey had prevented Dugans
reinstatement in the Pension Office when he was dis
charged. The witness evidently felt Sore over Gen
eral Bussey's action and oday made an attack on MS
record.
Harvey L. Maddox. a clerk for Representatives
Cochran Fellows English, Byrns and llartcr, was the
noxt witness, He had examined claims for all these
persons and for their constituents lie had with Mr.
IIarters ASSENT called up cases in other districts On
Mr. Harters Congressional call slips but the prvi-
lecc of examining them denied him. as the prac-
tcc had been discontinued Mt. harter was new
member and had perfect confidence In him (witncSSl.
As soon as Mr. Iiarter learned that the practice had
been stnppcd BY the Pension ONCE Mr. Harter In
structed witness to discontinue using his slips and To
refund the money which he did In two cases He dc
ka
Nessrs Cochran Byms. I'm glish and Fellows on call
Sins for which he received compensation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
BEvIEy OF THE WHEAT FIELDS.

Chicago April 2O-Ths weeks Farmers kcVe"
will say that spring work is in full blast III most Vi
the States covered by the report, though In some OF
tbe more northern states the work has been greatly
DELAYED by rain. In Illinois oats are being every
where sown and some spring wheat. In ONO anu
Indiana these two crops with the addition oil the
potato crop are being put H. but little other eeedhs
has been done. In Kentucky spring wheat ana
potatoes are In and corn is being planted. In
Kansas spring wheat and oats have been s0wn, ana
the same is true OF Nebraska and Iowa. In Wisconsin,
Minnesota and the Dakotas little seeding has yet been
done The condition Of the water supply Is good
in nearly every county reported In all OF tie Statcs
with probably not halfdOzen exceptions, and These
are mostly in Wisconsin.
The condition OF the winter wheat Is as followS :
In Illinois, about As per cent OF the correspondents
report the condition good, the same number report
fair and the others poor. In Indiana 40 per cent
report the condition as good 80 report the condition
is fair and % per cent report the outlook ban III
ohio 80 per cent report good 81 per cent report fair
and the Others report poor.
In Michigan As per cent OF the correspondents re
port the condition good 35 report fair and 10 per
cent report bad. In Kentucky IA per cent Of the
correspondents report the outlook as good, IS per
cent report fair and the Others poor. In Missouri
o per cent report the condition good; % per cent
report the condition fair. and the remainder bad
In Kansas 40 per cent report the condition gool :,
"a report the outlook fair and the rest poor. IN
Wisconsin only per cent OF the correspondents report
the condition as good "A per cent report fair, ana -
per cent poor. In Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota ana
The Dakotas not enough winter wheat is reported to
cut any great figure in the total OF the crop.