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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
A FIGHT OVER THE BONDS.
Knights Of Labor May Try 10 En-
join Their Issue.

The General Master Workman In
struoted to Begin Proceedings at
once-He Would Do So If Such Ac-
tion Would Have Any Standing In
Court. The Number of Offers to Buy
the Issue Surprisingly Large.
Philadelphia, Jan. 19.-The knights OF
Labor, after consultation among the ofi-
GERS present at a meeting last night, sent
the following dispatch:
To J. h. Sovereign, General Master Work.
man Des MOines, Ia: Secure counsel and
go before the United States supreme court
Enter injunction proceedings against Sec
retary Carlisle. restraining him from issuing
fifty millions OF bonds. The interests OF the
people, upon whom the burden OF all taxation
To pay the interest and principal Of these
bonds tall, require that you should imme-
diately take this step against the Secretary
OF the Treasury enioininR him from mourning
any further debt while the resources OF the
government II properly applied, are sum.
eientto meet all needfal demands.
JOHN w. HAYES,
General Secretary Treasurer.
To-day the following telegram was re-
ceived by Secretary Hayes:
Case submitted to counsel n there is
reasonable ground on which TO force stand.
ingdn court, injunction proceedings will be.
gin at once. j. II. SOVEREIGN,
Gen. Master Workman.
DESIGNING THE BONDS.
Washington, Jan. 19-Mr. Low, the
new designer employed by the bureau OF
engraving and printing, treasury depart
ment, began work to-day. He will touch
up the old plates which win be used for
printing the new bond issue, and will
sHeth new plate for printing bonds of
the denomination Of $50, the plates Of the
old 5 per cent issue not being of so low a
denomination.
During the day the number of offers 10
buy bonds has been surprisingly large.
Hitherto these offers had come from the
east, but as the western mails come in,
Chicago and other western cities are
heard from Many kilograms are daily
received announcing that formal offers by
mail to buy bonds are on the way
Most of the offers come, of course, from
banks, but many come also from individ-
uals. A pensioner in Ohio writes that he
has accumulated $3, 600, and desires safe
investment. II is stated that the bonds
will be ready for issue about Feb 5,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
wALTHALL's VACANT SEAT.
The Men Who Are Mentioned in Con-
neotion With ths Position.

neotion With the Position.
New Orleans, La, Jan ia special to
the Times-Democrat from Jackson, Miss,
says: "When Senator Walthali's letter
reached her, announcing that he resigned
his present term ending March 4, 1895,
and that he would leave future circum-
stances to govern him as TO the long term,
sensation was created almost equal to
that following the announcement OF his
resignation. II demoralized the candi-
dates aspiring to succeed. him.
''Gov. Stone says he will not be a can
didate, that he prefers remaining in the
governors chair till the expiration Of his
term, which ends Jan. /, 1896, than TO fill
the unexpired senatorial term; that he
feels he can better serve the people in
this way
"Hon. Charles e. Hooker, ex-Attorney
General II. M. Miller and Hon. r. II.
Taylor are spoken of as possible candi-
dates.
THREE CANDIDATES ON THE GROUND.
"The only candidates known to be in the
field and who are on the ground are Judge
Campbell, eX-Gov. Lowery and Hon. A.
J. McLaurin
''It is understood that the election will
take place on the S0th, inst, that being
the second Tuesday after the legislature
received information of the vacancy, as
fixed by law.
"a call for democratic caucus for
Monday night next, TO nominate candi-
date, is being circulated for signatures.
II is more than probable that the caucus
willlbe held,
"Hon. John M. Allen, It is said, will
reach here Monday and vigorously
enter the race.
"E'riends Of Representative Cetchings
assert that he will not enter the race"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
INDICTED FOR AN ASSAULT.
James A. Walker, of Sumter County
Under a Serious Charge.

Americas, Ca, Jan. 19.-The sensation
of two weeks ago, resulting from per-
sonal difficulty between ]. P. Chapman
and James A. Walker, eliminated this
afternoon in the finding of true bill for
assault with intent to rape by the grand
jury against James A. Walker. Just be-
fore the personal difficulty above referred
to, Mr.. Walker took young lady from
another state visiting Mr.. Chapman to a
party in the country. His conduct before
their return to Mr.. Chapman's residence
was such as to give the lady offense.
Mr.. Walker was seen on the street only
a short while before the true bill was re-
turned, but the officers have not been able
to locate him. He is a son of John H.
Walker, leading farmer of this county,
and for several years a popular clerk in
this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
INTERNAL REVENUE LEv1Es.
The Schedule to be Laid Before the
Full Committee on Monday.

Washington, Jan 19-The democratic
majority of the ways and means commit
tee held a session tonight, lasting about
three hours, in the rooms of the assistant
treasurer of the United States, treasury
building At the conclusion Of the meet
ing it was stated that the internal revenue
features of the tariff bill, including the
income tax, would be reported to the full
committee on ways and means of the
House of Representatives on Monday
morning. 1t could not be ascertained to-
night whether any changes in either the
internal revenue schedules or the income
tax schedules were made at to-night's
meeting, but it is believed that all the
schedules as previously reported, were
left unchanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
$50, 900 FOR CHARITY.
The Late Capt. Baboook Gives Six In
stitutions $6, 900 Each.

Richmond, Va, Jan. l9.-Capt. A. G..
Babcock, who died here Wednesday, was
buried with high Masonic honors to-day.
His estate is valued at SIPS, 900. He
leaves 5000 to relatives, and $4,000 to
each of the following institutions: Lee
Camp Soldiers Home; Retreat for the
Sick; The Sheltering Arms; The Little
Sisters of the Poor, and two other insti-
tutions the names of which have not been
made public, and the rest Of his estate to
the Masonic Home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
ATLANTA AND WEST POINT.

A Belief That the Intention TO Change
the Management Has Been Aban-
doned.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. ia further post
ponement Of the stockholders meeting Of
the Atlanta and West Point and Western
Railway Of Alabama, which was to have
been held on the Gath inst, was an
nounced here today. The date now set
is March 81. According to reports In
railroad circles the management of the
meeting, through the influence of Re-
ceiver Conner. Under this plan Mai.
Shellman was put down as General Man
ager Tyler's successor. This latest post
ponement of the meeting is taken by rail
road men here TO indicate that Receiver
Conner has about abandoned the proposed
change in the management.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
ALL SPEEDY ON THEIR TRIAL.
The New Cruiser Montgomery Makes
a Record of 19 Knots.

New London, Conn, Jan. 49, - The
Montgomery is queen of Uncle SANS
1000 tonners. On her trial trip here to-
day, she proved herself speedier than the
Detroit or Marblehead, and capable Of
doing nearly two knots more than her
contract calls for.
In northwest wind that stirred up the
white caps on Long Island sound and
kept the forecastle wet with spray, and
a strong tide over the course on her out
ward run, but favored by tide of less
force on the return, the Montgomery
made 1885 knots. Tidal corrections will
increase this TO 10 knots, in which case
the contractors will be entitled to a
premium of S2OO,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
A QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.
A Justice of the Peace Claims Powers
Over Portions of Columbus.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. 19.-To-night the
jury returned a verdict in the quo war
ranto case of Justice Lennard against
Justice Farmer Farmer represents an
out-of-town district, but has been exer-
cising Jurisdiction over town districts on
the ground that the cemetery, part of the
city, was in his district. The county
commissioners met and changed the linn
its so as to place the cemetery in the town
district Justice Farmer continued to
exercise Jurisdiction, claiming that the
proceedings of the commissioners were
irregular. Justice Lennard asked the
court.to restrain Farmer from exercising
Jurisdiction in the city. The iury's YER
dict was in Lennard's favor. Farmer
says he will carry the case to the supreme
court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
Haneed pefore . Big crowd.

Cando, N. D., Jan. 19.--Albert F. Bam-
berger was hanged this afternoon about a
mile from this place in deep'ravine sur
rounded by high hills for the brutal muir
der, on July 1893, of six members of the
Kreider family. A tight board fence
about six feet high surrounded the scat
fold, but the execution was witnessed by
thousands of people, who climbed the
and watched every detail of the event.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
PE1xoTo SUSPICIOUS.
The Commander of Fort Santa Cruz
Removed.

London, Jan. ia dispatch received
from Rio Janeiro this evening says:
"President Peixoto has removed the CONS
mander of Fort Santa Cruz for allowing
two insurgent torpedo boats to re-enter
the bay. and for permitting a quantity OF
stores and arms to reach the insurgents.
Admiral de CANA reinforced the gar
rison on Conceicao Island, and afterward
repulsed a hostile attack Admiral de
Cana has occupied and strongly fortified
a position commanding the railway OF
Petropolis and the Nictheroy gas works.
Mercantile circles are alarmed. Bank
notes issued by the empire, and believed
to have been destroyed, have now reap
peared."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
Hanged for killing a child.

Joliet, Ill, Jan. 19.-The execution Of
Earnest Lacore for the murder of little
Nellie Byron, on Aug. 8 last, in Wesley
township, took place in a shed adjoining
the jail this morning at 1880 o'clock. His
nerve never weakened. There were no
sensational Incidents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
MILLIONS GO FOR ss5, 900.
Boom Towns in Tennessee Sold Low
Under the Hammer.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. ia dispatch
to the Commercial from Chattanooga,
Tenn, says; "Sixty-four thousand acres
of valuable mineral lands and town site
plats, including Kimball, in the Sequachee
valley, the property of the New York and
New Orleans Coal and Iron Co., were sold
yesterday at a receivers sale for SS5 900.
The company was capitalized at fabulous
millions and claimed to have English capt
tai at their disposal, which, however, did
not materialize. Maj. Roots, of Little
Rock, Ark, and Col. Edward Richard
son, of this oity, the largest bond holders,
bid in the property for the Roots aud
Richardson estates"
Kimball was one Of the famous boom
towns and was projected by H. 1. Kim
ball, of Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
oARLIsLE's BOND ISSUE.
Representative Bailey's Adverse

Representative Bailey's Adverse
Resolution Goes Over.
Washington, Jan. 1.-the House COM,
mittee on the judiciary to-day discussed
and postponed till Wednesday next final
action on the resolution of Representa-
tive Bailey, Of Texas, reported favorably
from the subcommittee, declaring that
the Secretary of the Treasury has no
right to issue bonds to supply the present
deficiency. This action was taken on mo-
tion of Representative Goodnight, who
wanted the matter TO 60 over until Secre.
tary Carlisle could be heard He will ad.
dress the committee on Wednesday next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
ohioaKo,s Mayoralty Fight.

Chicago, H., Jan. 19-Attorney John S.
Miller, representing the Republican party,
announced to-day that unless some un-
foreseen circumstance prevented, the
formal contest of Hopkins election as
mayor will be commenced tomorrow in
the county court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
vIReINIA's COURT CLERKS
A System for the Collection Of Fees to
Be Decided On.

Richmond, Va, Jan. l9.-The outcome
OF the convention of Virginia
court clerks here Is that a COM
mittee Of seven has been ap-
pointed to look fully into the matter of
fees and a system for their collection,
and to report at a similar meeting Of the
clerks Of the state 10 be held on Dec. si
next. The convention adjourned at as
o'clock to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
REBELS SEIZE CHIHUAHUA.
They Make a Feint on One Side and
Rush in on the Other.

st. Louis, Mo, Jan. ia dispatch to
the Globe-Democrat from Ell Paso, Tex,
says: IA dispatch to the mayor of Juarez
says: chihuahua is in the hands of the
rebels. The first attack was made by
detachment of the revolutionists on the
west side of the town. which called the
federal garrison to that point. Imme-
diately insurgents rushed into the city on
the east. The masses of the people being
in sympathy with Santana Prez there was
no resistance from that source. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
LEES BIRTHDAY.
The Richmond Howitzers Parade and
Fire a Salute of Nineteen Guns.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 19.--Gen. Lees
birthday was celebrated here by parade
of the Richmond Howitzers and a salute
Of nineteen. guns was fired by that organi-
zation and by campfire on the part of
the Lee Camp Of Confederate Veterans, of
which war "reminiscences and songs were
the chief features. The day being legal
state holiday, all the banks and state and
municipal offices were closed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
aeorRe W. Chiidn unwell.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE condition Of
George w Childs, who was seized with
an attack OF vertigo yesterday, was i'm
proved this morning Mr.. Chiids rested
well last night, and no serious result is
apprehended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
More Gold Drawn Out.

Washington, Jan. IA loss Of S75O, 600
in gold since yesterday is shown in the
treasury gold to-day, the figure being
S69,077, ,s47
The currency balance is stated at S21 :,
600,937 less 81, ,1l9,934 paid on account of
interest and bonds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
A Murderer Hanged.

Lebanon, Mo, Jan. 19.-Wilson How
ard was hanged In the Jail yard here at
9:17 O'Clock this morning for the murder
of a deaf mute named McMurchell. The
scaffold was erected Just outside Of the
iail building. The execution was wit
messed by only a score Of people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
SMALLPOX IN VIRGINIA.
Forty-one Cases Reported at Glade
Springs and One at Oseeola.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 19-The state
board Of health to-day received a letter
from the health officer Of johnson county,
Tenn, saying he was reliably informed
that there were at Glade Springs, Va.
forty-one cases Of smallpox, and one at
Osceola, Va. Glade Springs is twenty
five miles from Mountain City, and Os-
ceola is twenty miles. So far no cases
have occurred this side Of the Virginia
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
az OHIO BANK FAILs.
It's Cashier Accused of wrecking It by
High Living.

Ottawa, o., Jan.E .El9.-The Ottawa Ex-
change Bank assigned to-day. It's assets
are about $4,000 The bank can pay
about 40 cents on the dollar and the real
estate may raise it to 75 cents. 1t is the
oldest bank in Northwestern Ohio The
cashier, Ben. r. Denniston, who is in New
York, is charged with being the wrecker,
due to high living and injudicions in
vastrupnfs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
Not in It with Savannah.

Wilmington, N. c.. Jan. 10. - The
British steamer Leander, which cleared
from this port today for Bremen, carried
the largest cargo Of cotton ever shipped
from Wilmington, consisting of 1O,5l2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
A Run on a Rome BANK.

Rome, Jan. 19.-There was serious
run on the State Savings bank to-day.
There was no cause for it and the de-
mands Of the depositors were met fully
and promptly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
Dice Send Negro to the qibbet

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 19.--John Hardy
was hanged at WEIGH. W. Va, at 2 :O9
this afternoon for the murder of Thomas
Drew The killing took place over
game of dice. Both were colored.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
vaillant's Execution a Party Issue.

London, Jan. 19.-The Paris correspon-
dent OF the Standard says that without
the slightest doubt Vaillant's execution
will be made party issue on which the
revolutionists viii combat the OppOrtun-
lists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-20
Ex-Gov. CASTOR Dead.

Boston, Mass, Jan. lex Gov. Will
lam CASTOR died this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
CHIEFS CONFERENCE.
The General Plan OF Entert ainmeut Of the
State Convention

The General Plan Of Entertainment Of the
state Convention.
The plans are going ahead success
fully for the state convention of
chiefs of police to be held in Rock
Island beginning next Tuesday.
This morning Maj. j. NJ. Beardsley
and Chief Sexton. of the local CON-
mittee on arrangements. started out
with a subscription list and. the lib
eral manner in which our business
men and others responded was en-
ceedingly gratifying. That the Wis
iting chiefs will find a hospitable
welcome in Rock Island il is I'M
necessary to state; and no effort will
be neglected to make their visit here
in every way pleasant.
The Sessions.
The opening session occurs at the
council chamber Tuesday morning.
while the public is invited to the
meeting at Harper's theatre in the
afternoon, when number of inter-
esting addresses will be made, May
or Medill, City Attorney Haas,
States Attorney Searle and William
McEniry speaking in behalf of the
city, and Chief H. +. Demmer, of Au-
rora. president of the association, re-
spending for the association.
Chief Sections correspondence in
dicates large attendance, including
Chief Brennan and perhaps some Of
his staff. of Chicago. An invitation
was received yesterday from Secretary
McManus. Of the Davenport fair and
exposition giving the chiefs the free
dom Of the grounds there at any time
they might avail themselves of the
privilege. Secretary Lardner. of the
Davenport & Rock Island Railway
company. has also extended the
courtesies of the road at any time the
chiefs may desire to use it. Man
ager Montrose has thrown open Har-
per's theatre gratuitously. Aside
from the business sessions there will
be visits to the Tower, Rock Island
arsenal and otter points of interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

At its session Yesterday afternoon
the Scott county board of supcrvi-
sors at Davenport took up the ques-
ton of the levying of the tax upon
dealers in Intoxicating liquors that is
provided for in the mulct law. and
on the request of the board, Hon.
John &. Bills and +. +. Cook were
present to give their opinions as to
the constitutionality of the law. As
both held that the law is in force and
that assessors and supervisors who
fail to do their part in carrying on,
its provisions are laying themselves
liable by negligence of their legal
duties. the board decided to levy the
tax. The amount will be 5000 pei
annum, the minimum amount pre-.
scribed in the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

After due deliberation and in JUS
tice to the different parties to whom
the city was in debt, the mayor at
tached his signature to the ordinance
providing for the payment of July
accounts against the city at noon to-
day. While the mayor felt some re-
iuctance in approving the ordinance as
it omits the bills due Officers Kautz
and Carnes, which the council in its
spiteful spirit has stricken out. vet
he felt that to withhold the payment
OF all these accounts would involve a
great injustice to many for the sake
of few, notwithstanding that the
city is going on record as failing to
pay for service through
the political vindictiveness Of repub-
lican aldermen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
The Cambridge Races.

Quite number of people from the
three cities went down to the Cam
bridge fair Wednesday to attend the
races there that afternoon. a number
of local favorites being entered in the
various contests. Jake II. owned by
Arthur Burial of this city, won sec
ond money in the S-minute trotting
race, and "Cookoo" Collins. the
Splinter, who is well-known in this
locality. won the 100-yard handicap
purse of SIS. there being about Sc
entries in the race.
In the morning Jack Kivelin, of
Davenport, and W. H. Ray, of Mason
City, ran 100 yards for $25 side,
Ray winning easily by about three
yards. Repine. of Dixon, won the
bicycle race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
TOO MUCH MUD.
II lin Prevents Yesterday, $ Games ut Jack
sOnviile and Des MoInes.

The grounds were so muddy in
consequence of the heavy rains of
the night before that yesterdays
game at jacksonville between Rock
Island and Jacksonville was post
poned. Rain stopped the game at
Des Moines at the end of the fourth
inning, with the score: Des Moines,
8; St. Josephs. 4.
Games Played.
At Peoria, Quincy was defeated. Is
to B. At Omaha, Lincoln was de-
feated, to 6.
Home Cameo.
Next week the western clubs come
east, the Illinois teams PLAYING on
their home grounds the remainder OF
the season.
The Rock Islands returned home
this morning. accompanied by the
Jacksonvilles. Three games are
scheduled here. The postponed
games at Jacksonville will be PLAYED
| off at future date.
The Ponca Indian base ball club
composed of all redskins. passed
through the city this morning on
its way to Clinton, where game
will be played today. The Poncas
defeated the Muscatine nine yester.
day by score of to 5. A Musca.
tine paper says feature OF the play.
ing of the copper-faces is their quick
infield work and their swift base run.
| ninp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Police Points.

Joseph Won Races was fined S. and
costs this morning by Magistrate
Schroeder for causing the disturb
ance in Henry Joye's saloon the 9TH
er night. 1t will be remembered
that Joe was arrested some time ago
for assaulting his partner, Henry
Verstreest, who was engaged with
him in the butcher business, and
his case continued until today
He is being tried before Squire
Schroeder Tor the latter charge this
afternoon.
George Tell was arrested by Chief
Sexton this morning for being drunk.
He had in his possession $3.50 in
money and several pearls which he
claims he finds along the riverbanks
and sells to wholesale jewelry houses,
and to verify this statement he
showed receipt from milwaukee,
house Offering IS for some OF the
stones. He says he has followed w
the business for the past eight or
nine years. going from place to place
along the river, and in that way
making bis livelihood.
Chief Sexton received telegram
this morning from North Henderson,
H., with instructions to hold two
young men who were coming this
way on horseback. They were cap
tured by the chief about noon, and
are now both at the station. Fay
Ryner and Albert Jungren are their
names, and they hail from little town
between Gaiesburg and Monmouth
in Warren county. Ryner is the
one who planned the scheme to run
away, and induced Jungren to go
with him. The young men say they
were headed for the Hennepin canal
in search of work. Ryner's father is
expected to arrive tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Another SWindie.

Another swindler is abroad. The
Davenport Democrat saws man is
doing" some of our unsuspecting
rural friends with moth-balls, war
ranted to Kill moths and flies. III
they don't kill the flies" he said,
after collecting % cents apiece for
two balls sold to certain we'll
known farmer. "just take them to
town TO any druggist and he'll give
you 80 cents for them" The flies
didn't die, and the farmer brought
the balls to town and found
that they retailed at SO cents pei
pound. There are something les:
than 1000 to the pound.