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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
BIDS ON GOVERNMENT WORK.
A Law That May Greatly Delay Work
on Savannah's Postofhce.

Washington, April l2-Trouble has
arisen in the office Of the supervising
architect over the manner of opening bids,
and unless the present law regulating it
is changed by Senate amendment it may
be fully six months or year before any
bids for the Savannah public building can
even be considered.
On Jan. q congress amended the act
regulating contracts. The section was
intended to apply only to departmental
supplies, but the amended portion re-
quires that all bids for every contract
should be sent to Washington, ana
all opened on the same day.
The wording was sufficiently ambig-
uous 10 raise the question whether
or not all sorts of contracts, even those
for public buildings, were not included
in this amendment. The solicitor Of the
treasury finally decided that such was the
case, and that bids for public buildings
came under this act. In order to remedy
this an amendment has been offered to
the urgent deficiency bill now pending be-
fore the Senate explaining tie act and
excluding bids for public building con-
tracts. This will come up in the Senate
next, and should it be passed bids for the
Savannah building will at once be ad-
VertiSed for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
PLUMs FALL IN MARYLAND.

The President Reserves Two of the
Appointments for His Own seleo-
tion.
Washington, April l2.-After moro
than month of weary watching, the
Maryland delegation In congress to-day
had the satisfaction of seeing the leading
appointments of that state sent to the
Senate. A month ago the President, it is
said, notified Senator German and
the rest of the delegation to
submit slate intimating, how
ever, that he reserved two places
for himself the postmaster at Baltimore
and district attorney The delegation,
thereupon, submitted the names Of the
men who were nominated to-day: Ormond
Hammond, for assistant treasurer at
Baltimore; Barnes Compton, for naval
officer; Frank T. Shaw, for collector of
customs. and c. Ridgely Goodwin for sur
veyor of customs.
1t is said that Senator German Is bit
terly opposed TO S. Davies Warfield, nom
mated for postmaster at Baltimore, but
owing to the success of the others, who
are his friends, he will not be opposed to
confirmation.
Barnes Compton isl the present mem
Der of congress from the Fifth Maryland
district, and will resign as soon as he is
confirmed. Mr.. Compton was elected to
the Forty-ninth and Eiftieth congresses
and received the certificate to the Fifty
first, but was ousted by the republicans
subsequently he was elected to the Fifty
second and Fifty-third congresses. His
district is said 10 be close, and Mr. Comp
ton does not care to again make the race
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
SALE OF THE CAROLINA ROAD.
The Property Bid In for the First
MortraRa HondhnIdera

Charleston, S. c., April 12.-In pur-
suance of the decree of the United States
court made last December, the South
Carolina railway was sold at public auc-
tion at II o'clock to-day. A large num-
Der of prominent linanciers attended the
sale, but little excitement attended the
bidding. The road was sold to Wheeler
ii. Peckham, of New York, who repre-
sented syndicate of first mortgage bond
holders, for 81 900, 900. This amounts to
the first mortgage bondholders taking the
road for their bonds and paying 81, ,0OO, 900
with which to discharge prior liens and
outstanding Indebtedness. The price paid
virtually amounts to something less than
81, 100000.
The Louisville and Nashville system,
which owns about 100000 worth of sec
ond mortgage bonds, was represented at
the sale by j. B. Probst, but he took no
part in the bidding. There are rumors to
the effect that there is an understanding
between the first mortgage bondholderS
and the Louisville and Nashville people
by which the latter may ultimately con-
troll the property. Mr.. Peckham deposi-
ted check for 100000 with Receiver
chamberlain, acting as special MASTER
and the remainder of the purchase money
will be paid within twenty days.
L. AND N. NOT TO LEASE IT.
Augusta, Ga, April 12.-General Man
ager Scott, of the Georgia railroad.
passed through here tonight en- route to
Atlanta from Charleston, and was ques-
toned about the purchase of the South
Carolina road to-day He said he knew
nothing more than was published, but in
answer to a question whether the Louis
vile and Nashville would lease and op-
crate the line, he said most positively
that it would not, and he knew what he
was talking about
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
FIRED AT HIS soN-rN-LAw
And Sent a Bullet Into His Daughters
shoulder-will Not Be Prosecuted.

Sandersville, Ca, April 12.-Jesse JOY
ner an aged citizen of Washington county,
was arraigned before Justices Robson,
Sheppard and Murchison at the court
house this morning, charged with assault
with intent to murder. Joyner has been
twice sent to the asylum. nl-feeling
existed between him and his son-in-law,
JEFF Bush. Sunday morning Joyner shot
at Bush, the bullet missing the mark and
striking his daughter, Mrs. Bush, in the
right shoulder, passing entirely through
her body beneath the collar bone, and
producing painful, though not danger
Gus wound.
At the justice court this morning the
witnesses were all present except Mrs.
Bush and one or two others Mrs. Bush
could not come on account of the wound,
ard the trial was postponed until 10
O'Clock, Tuesday morning, April a. Later
in the day Messrs. Joyner and Bush ad-
justed their differences, agreeing not to
continue the case in court, and thus tho
difficulty has ended peaceably.
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son, dem, of Tenuessee) said that no
quorum was essential to the adoption of
the resolution under consideration.
Mr.. Reed argued that the rules of the
House did not authorize minority to
pass such resolution as was pending
its power, he said, was limited TO passing
an order to compel the attendance Of
members by their arrest.
The chair stated that the uniform
practice has been to hold that such a
resolution was proceeding 10 obtain a
quorum, and as such did not need a
quorum for its adoption. He would,
therefore rule that no quorum was neces.
sary. The resolution was agreed to, and
at $50 O'Clock, the House adjourned un-
til tomorrow at - o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
SHOT DEAD as EE FLED.
a Negro Caught Prowling Around
Eoueo Loses His Life.

a Negro Caught Prowling Around a
House Loses His Life.
Montgomery, Ala, April IA special
to the Advertiser from McGhee's Sw itch,
this county, says that last night, S. j.
Pettus heard an unusual noise in his
kitchen and went out with his gun to in
vestigate. He saw dark form rapidly
running across his back yard, and TAX
ing aim at the fleeing form fred. Sup
posing that he had done sufficient
to give the intruder fair
warning, he went to bed again. This
morning early he saw a crowd of negroes
in his pasture, and went over to investi-
gate. He found the men around the dead
body of Jim Fielder, a negro generally
known as "Old Gentleman"
Mr. Pettus then told the negroes how
Jim came to his death, and why he shot
him. This appeared to satisfy them and
the body was taken up and prepared for
burial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
ATKINSON AND The FEE.
Gov. NOTtheR Thinks the Criticisms
Are Unjust.

The Governor Says He Made the APP
pointment After Careful Inquiry an
to Mr.. Atkinson's Eligibility-The
Governor Says He Is Doubly To
Blame if There Is Amy Blame to Be
Shouldered on Account of the Mat
ter.
Atlanta, Ca, April 12.-Gov. Northen
to-day submitted to an Interview on the
Atkinson fee in the Western and Atlantic
betterment case, which has been figuring
in the present gubernatorial campaign.
Mr.. Atkinson has been criticized good
deal for taking an appointment and ac-
cepting q fee from the state while
member of the legislature, on account
of the provision of the constitution which
provides that no member Of the gen.
eral assembly shall be appointed or
elected to any office of pecuniary gain
during the time for which he was elected
to the legislature. Gov Northen APP
pointed Mr.. Atkinson one of the attor-
neys for the state in the Western and At
lantic betterment investigation three
years ago, he being member of the
House at the time. His fee was $1,000.
Gov. Northeu's interview to-day was
for the purpose of showing that MIR At
kinson was legally eligible to the APP
pointment and to coutrovert the criticism
that has been forced upon it, because, he
says, the criticism applies to himself as
well as to Mr.. Atkinson. "If Mr. Atkin-
son was to blame for taking the place,
was doubly to blame for appointing him."
said the governor. ~ do not want to APP
pear as taking any part in the present
campaign, but want the facts to go to tho
public In answer TO this charge, which
concerns my administration"
ACTED ON LEGAL ADVICE.
The governor states that he consulted
Attorney General Anderson and Judge
John l. Hail. who was the other special
attorney before Offering to give MIR At
kinson the place and 1t was with their
advice that he acted. Judge Anderson
did not think there was the least doubt
of Mr.. AtlSinson's legal right to accept
the appointment. He put 1t on the Same
basis as If the governor should employ a
carpenter who was a member OF the
legislature TO do a joD on the capitol. The
place was asked for Mr Atkinson by his
friends, the idea of his appointment not
being original with the governor, how
ever, and he was appointed because Of his
| familiarity with the Western and Attain
tic matter. Gov Northen says he Is will
ing to shoulder all the responsibility, but
thinks, in view OF the facts the criticisms
going the rounds are unjust.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
wREoKEp oFF JERSEY.
The Schooner Susan II. Ritchie Going
to Pieces But Her Crew Saved.

Asbury Park, N. j., April 12-The
Of Leesburg, bound from Portsmouth,
Va, for st. John, N. b., with oak timber,
went ashore at o'clock, last night with
crew Of eight on board. The vessel
struck just south Of life saving station No.
10. She came stern ashore, having
dragged anchor from point about a mile
of shore, where she anchored last night.
Her sails were torn to shreds. The crew
were all saved this morning by the life
saving men with the breeches buoy. The
vessel will go to pieces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
TRNNEssEE's PoPUL1srs.

a. l.. Minis Nominated for Governor.
Only Two Candidates for the Judge
ships.
Nashville, Tenn, April 12.-The Peo-
pies party met in state convention here
yesterday. The delegates present repre-
sented 1850 voters. The platform, which
was adopted, opposes the Dortch poll tax
and uniform ballot law, and demands the
repeal of the convict lease system. The
nominee for governor was A. J.. Minis OF
Davidson county. For the supreme court,
T. j. O'Gilvie, of Berford county, and A.
+. Garrett, Of Smith county were nomi-
mated. The republicans are expected to
nominate the other four candidates for
the supreme court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
BATTLEFIELD OF SHILOH.
The Blue and the Gray to Have Equal
Rights on the Field.

Monticello, Ill, April 12.-The Shiloh
Battlefield Association has adopted a
memorial which permits survivors of that
battle and the several states having
troops in the battle, north and south, to
erect on the battlefield memorial tablets
and give to each equal rights subject to
the regulations of the association. One
director is to be selected from each state
having troops in the battle and all who
served under Gen. Grant, Gen. Buell.,
Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston and Gen.
Beauregard in the battle are entitled to
become members of the association. Mai.
Gen. John A. McClernand Iof Illinois,
was reelected president; Col E. T. Lee,
of Monticello. secretary, with one as
sistant secretary from the south, Col.
James Williams, of Savannah, Tenn DR..
j. w. Coleman, treasurer; with twenty
eight vice presidents, representing sena-
tors, congressman and prominent soldiers
north and south who took part in The
battle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
NOT KIDNAPPED.
Walter Henderson's Half Brother
Says He Went North Voluntarily.

Walter Henderson's Half Brother
Says He Went North Voluntarily.
Jacksonville, Fla, April 12-S. Burch-
field, half brother Of Walter Henderson,
whom George Fallon is charged by the
Gerry Society, of New York, with kid
mapping, says that the boy was not stolen,
but, went with Fallon with his (Burch-
feld's) permission. Walter was given over
to Burchfeld's charge by his mother,
Rebecca Henderson. Burchfield received
a letter from Walter yesterday saying
that he was being treated nicely and ex-
pected to return home in May or June, as
Fallon was going to Canada. Burchfield
says, however, that the name of the man
who took Walter away with him was john
SON. Walter has a cousin. Isaac S. Thomp-
son, barber, living at l3S Montgomery
street, jersey City.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
ARAILRoAD CASE ARGUED.
The Houston and Texas Central AR
Ruments Concluded.

The Houston and Texas Central Ar
Ruments Concluded.
New Orleans, La, April 12.-In the
United States circuit court of appeals,
argument in the case of S. w. Carey and
other stockholders, against the Houston
and Texas Central Railroad Company and
others, began yesterday and was con
cluded to-day. This case is one appealed
from the decision of Hon. Don A. Pardee,
circuit Judge, dismissing the bill
filed by the minority stockholders,
and involves the validity Of the reorgaui-
zation of the Houston and Texas Central
railroad and some Sl7, 900, 900 of bonds
Hon. jefferson Chandler of New York
Hon. George Clark, of Texas and r. H.
Landate, of New York, appeared for the
appellants, and E. B. Kruttschnitt,
Messers. Rouse & Grant, of New Orleans
and Adrian John, of New York, for the
aDpellees.
JUDGES Mccormick, Locke and Parlange
compose the court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
OUT HIS THROAT WITH A RAZOR.
A Bibb County Planter Kills Himself
Without Amy Known Motive.

Macon, Ca, April 12.-W. Rumble, a
well known and highly respected planter
Of Smarr's station, committed suicide
this morning. No reason is assigned for
the deed. Rumble was we'll to do and
apparently happy in his home life. He
left the house this morning apparently in
good health and spirits. When he failed
to appear at dinner time his son
went to look for him and found
a mile from his house with his throat
cut Two terrible gashes had been in
flicted, evidently with razor belonging
TO the deceased, which was found by his
side. B. U. Rumble, of Forsyth, and G.
H. Rumble, of Rogers, are sons of the un-
fortunate man
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
Nominated pv the President

Washington, April 12-The President
to-day sent in the following nominations
Commodore Francis Ramsay to be rear
admiral; Capt. Thomas o. Selfridge to be
commodore, Commander Philip H.
Cooper, TO be captain
Postmasters-Mi Mississippi, Joseph G..
Smylie, at Wesson. Georgia, William E.
Burch, at Hawl1insville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13

defense Of American womanhood, but ac-
cordlng to the standard up to which our
wives and mothers must be held"
Mai. Butterworth concluded at 3:10
O'Clock, having spoken eight hours and
half, since II o'clock yesterday morning.
Judge Wilson said he preferred to begin
the closing argument for the plaintiff in
the morning, and Judge Bradley assent
ing, the court was adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
Strikers Beat a Retreat.

Uniontown. Pa, April 12.-This morn
ing 500 Wheeler aud Morall strikers
to the Hill Farm works 10 bring
the men out. When they reached the en-
trance to the yards they found fifty de-
termined guards with Winchesters in
shooting position, and they turned and
fed down the hin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
A SCANDAL IN WARE.
The Betrayer of a Farmers Daughter
Flees Rather Than Marry Her.

Flees Rather Than Marry Her.
Waycross, Ca, April 2.--News reached
here to-day that Miss Agnes James, the
daughter Of a prosperous farmer near
here, was betrayed several months
ago by Clur Keen, middle-aged white
man of Waltertown. AS soon as Mr..
James learned Of the fact he went TO
Keen and demanded that he should marry
his daughter. Keen admitted his guilt
and promised TO marry Miss James on
Tuesday night. Tuesday night Keen did
not put in his appearance, and the we'd
ding party waited until bed time for him
Yesterday an officer was sent TO Walter
town TO arrest Keen, but he had gone. In
quiries were made throughout the COM
munity for him, but he could not be found
1t is rumored that he has gone 10 Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
wALsH's PATRONAGE.
The Men Given Places by Colquitt Not
to Be Ousted.

to Be Ousted.
Washington, April Ex-senator Walsh,
of Georgia, has been besieged with appli-
cants for the clerkship of his committee
and such other Senate patronage as may
be at his disposal. He this morning set
tied this matter in way that will, no
doubt, be appreciated by the people Of his
state II was appointed to fill out the
unexpired term Of the late Senator Col
quitt," said Mr. Walsh, land that is COM
paratively a short time. do not think ii
would be proper for me TO dismiss those
who were placed in positions by Mr.. Col
quit, one of whom is his son, and for
that reason l at least, shall make no
changes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
BRECKINRIDaE TO RUN.
He Is in the Race For Ra-election Il
hCongress to the Bitter End.

tConRress TO the Bitter End.
Frankfort, KY, April ia letter to
personal friend in this city was received
from Col. Breckinridge yesterday. 1t
states positively that he will make the
race for congress at all hazards.
The following extract from the
letter will show the tenor Of the epistle
II see from o statement going around
through the papers, that in the event Of
an adverse verdict, will withdraw from
the race for congress. / am in this con-
gressional race to the bitter end. / am
not going TO be on the defensive, but am
going to make an aggressive fght.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
M,Kane,s Annlioation Denied.

New York, April 12.--Judge Lacombe,
of the United States court, has denied
the writ of habeas corpus asked for in
the case of John Y. McKane
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
Rio arande do Sui Not Captured.

Buenas Ayres, April 12.-Reliable ad-
vices from Rio Grande do Sui, disproye
the reports that the city has fallen into
the hands of the insurgents. IL is still in
possession Of the federals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
SALE oF TIE pANv1L1E.
The Decree of Foreclosure to Be Con,
sidered To-day.

Richmond Va, April 12.-The decree
for the foreclosure and sale of the Rich
mond and Danville railroad was not con-
sidered by Judge GoR here to-day, but
will be tomorrow. Owing to a misunder-
standing, counsel thought the Judge would
not be here and left the city at noon. He
arrived at p. m, and telegraphed them
tO f.at11rn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
PUBLIC MEN AT A DINNER.
Isador Straus Plays Host In Honor
of Speaker Crisp.

Washington, April 2.-Representative
Isador Straus, of New york, gave din
nor tonight at the Arlington, at which
Speaker Crisp was the guest of honor.
Others who were present were the Vice
President, Secretaries Gresham and
Carlisle, Don M. Dickinson, of Michigan,
Senators German, Gordon and Walsh,
and Representatives Catchings, Outh-
waite, Dunphy, Tracey, Montgomery,
Bynum, McMillin and Breckinridge, of
ArkansaS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
Jerry simpson Very Sick.

Washington, April 2-Representative
Jerry Simpson is reported better to-day,
but Is still very sick. He is suffering from
kidney trouble and acute rheumatism in
the arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
oivil Marriage in Hungary.

Buda-P -Pesth, April 12.-The lower house
Of the diet voted to-day by 271 to l06 to
hold a special sitting for the purpose Of
debating q civil marriage bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13

Buffalo, N. Y, April 10, a. m.-The
fire is now under control. The total loss
is about 81, 100000, on which there is an
insurance of about $500, 900.
All but twelve of the sixty men en-
ployed in the building at night have been
accounted for, but IL is feared that the
missing twelve are in the ruins. Their
names cannot be learned tonight.
The fire was caused by an electric light
wire on the top floor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-13
BIG FIRE AT BUFFALO.
Glucose Works and Other Property
Burned-LosB Of Life Feared.

Buffalo, N. Y, April 12-The Ameri-
can Glucose Works, the largest Of the
kind in the country, were discovered to
be on fire shortly after o'clock tonight,
and by $3.50 O'Clock they were totally de-
stroyed. The fire spread to Holmes lum-
ber yards and TO the public fish market,
and at this writing Is not under control,
Ambulances from all the city hospitals
have been summoned. Several firemen
have been injured and taken TO the hos
pitfalls. II is rumored that some of the
employees of the glucose works were
caught by the flames and have been
burned TO death.
There is great confusion and excitement
in the vicinity.
The loss is already in excess of s1,OOO,-
0O0 -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-10-02
s-ra ssIsr.. xn.nsIss,.

DAYTON. O., Oct. 2.-Friday was pen. sion day at the soldiers home and the veterans were paid sl50.O00. A few of them visited the dives Of the vicinity of the institution Saturday and was robbed. At o'clock Sunday morning two of the sold.ers were found robbed ani mur. derei and their bodies lying in the pub lie rosi and their pockets turned inside out Their names were Adolphus Cur gan, Company P, Curnells legion ot Maryland. and John Barrett of the navy. The city police and detectives have 90 suspects locked mp. A number of veterans are missing from the home, but will turn up all right.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-10-02
OUR BIRqHD4Y.

Today one year ago the DAILY GRApHlc made it's initial bow to the public. Contrary to the expecta- tions of many, it lives to celebrate it's first anniversary and today pre- sents very lively and substantial appearance. The glow of health blooms upon its ruddy cheeks, its eyes glisten and sparkle with the bright scintilliations of success, and its columns carry joy and gladness to hundreds of hearts and homes six evenings out of every week. Not withstanding the enterprise was launched in the midst of the greatest panic that ever blighted the pros perity of happy land-a panic which has endured for twelve long dreary months and the black shadow of which is only now departing the DAILY GRAPHIC has survived and to- day stands fully and firmly estab- lished in the list of daily news papers of our State, and we hope enshrined in the hearts of our conn- trymen
 The DAILY GRAPHIC has been true and faithful to every pledge it made the public in the beginning. Recog- nizing the fact that newspaper cannot be greater than the people among whom it is published, and that it is, indeed, simply a mirror to reflect the daily life, enterprise and prosperity of . community, we announced in our salutatory . year ago that the ssDAILYGRAPHIc will be just what the people make it; noth- ing less, nothing more. We have followed that rule strictly to the letter. Weshave always felt that the people of community are largely responsible for their local newspapers, hence we have been governed by the theory that every subscriber and every advertiser is in the nature of a stockholder in the enterprise, and we have therefore Sl1o6yorsd to discharge every duty