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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
REVENUE MARINE RETIREMENT.
The House Defeats the BiII-A Mint
mum FIXED for Pensions.


Washington. Feb. ls.-The House to-day
devoted four hours to the transaction of
business under the suspension OF the
rules. during which time three meas
urcs were passed and two defeated. Those
passed were bills fixing the minimum PEN
sion OF pensioners OF the Mexican war
and Indian wars from 1872 to lSi2. at Sl2
per month. amending the statutes con-
cerning the regulation of steam vessels
and granting Mount Vernon barracks,
Alabama. to that state for public pur-
poses.
Tho measures defeated were TO create
"a retired list FOR the revenue cutter service
and granting TO Altamonte Water Com
pany the right to construct dams across
the st. Louis and Colquet rivers in Minne-
sofa.
An hour was devoted 10 the naval ap-
propriation bill 4 point Of order was
made by Mr.. Sayers OF Texas against the
paragraph authorizing an Increase I'm the
enlisted force OF the navy. Mr.. O'Netl Of
Massachusetts,, chairman OF the commit
tee reserved his decision tlll tomorrow.
The resignation of Representative VIII
son of Washington, senator-cicct was re-
ceived and accepted.
An effort was made TO fix the hour Of
meeting tomorrow at IL o'clock, but no
quorum could be induced TO vote upon
the proposition, so Il was withdrawn
and the House, at 5:i5 o'clock, adjourned
till tomorrow at noon.
Several efforts were made. unavailingly,
20 get unanimous consent for the passage
Of private bills.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
HOURS or THE TROLLEY MEN.
Atlantic Avenue Line Officers Deny
Violation of the Law.


Violation of the Law.
Brooklyn. Feb. 1S.-President Norton
and Superintendent Quinn of the Allan
tic Avenue Railroad Company pleaded
not guilty this morning in the court of
general sessions to the charge of violat-
ing the ten hour law. The alleged viola
ton occurred on Jan 12 two days before
the strike began. S. S. Whitehouse coun-
sci for the company, asked permission to
inspect the minutes of the grand jury
in order TO ascertain upon what evidence
the indictments were found. The court
reserved decision upon this point.
The crowd Of trolley car strikers who
went out on strike six weeks or more
ago, applied for reinstatement at the Of
fees of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Company, jammed Montague street from
Clinton street almost to the city hall
square this morning. Mr.. Bogardus said
it would take all day to register the names
and addresses OF the men and it was or
dered that the name and address of every
nan b. taken and he promised to give them
work in the order of their applications, as
vacancies were made on his system
The strikers are still making threats.
They said they would have been glad to
have called off the strike on this line, but
when they went to get their back pay, he
compelled them to cut off the companys
buttons on their clothes and told them
they would never again be employed by
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
GRAVE DANGER AT rEKIN.
The Chinese Suspicious of the For
eign Marincs.


London. Feb. 1S.-A dispatch from Pc
kin to the Central News says that 500
marines belonging TO the war ships OF the
various powers are arriving there 10
guard the legations OF their respective
countries The Chinese are suspicious OF
their presence and unless great caution is
observed there is danger Of friction which
may become serious.
The Central News correspondents in
Chez Foo says: THE foreigners who
were taken prisoners az Wei-Hai-Wei.
with the exception of Howie, have ar
rived here. The steamship Kang Chi
brought the bodies OF the Chinese naval
officers who committed suicide. The ia
panese saluted the Kang Chi. bidding
solemn and reverent farewell 20 Admiral
Tings body. The Chinese were greatly
impressed. The japanese will not come
to Chez Foo. Junls brought the Chinese
soldiers away from Wei-Hai-Wei to this
port"
The Times correspondent, Shanghai.
telegraphs: American missionaries con-
firm the report that Ting Chow was de-
fenceless when the japanese fired on
the town. They declare that the Japa-
nese gave no notice of the bombardment,
and the Chinese did not reply 10 the fire
The camp Is some distance from the
cfy."
The Times correspondent in Hong Kong
says the warship Mercury has gone TO
Formosa in consequence Of Black Flag
outrages
Hong Kong, Feb 1S-The British cruiser
Mercury left here to-day for Formasa.
The vessel was sent upon urgent repre-
sentations that her presence IS necessary
to protect foreigners against outrages
which are being committed by Chinese.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
FATAL EXPLOSION IN A MINE.
SIX MEN KILLED AND FOUR Ex-
PECTED TO DIE.

4 Naked Lamp supposed to Have IG-
nited a Large Body of Gas LET
Loose From BIast-FIre Cut on
the Escape of the Men KiIIed-Ths
Fire in the Mine stII RRgtnE
FIcrceIy ia a Place Not Easy OF Ac-
cess.
Pottsvllle, Pa. Feb ls.-By an explo-
sion of mine gas al 10 o'clock this MORN
ing al the West Bear Ridge eolliery of
the Reading Coal and Iron Company aE
Mahanoy Plane, six miners were killed
and five were burned. four OF them prob-
ably fatally. The dead are: Peter Greens
back OF ST. Clair Joseph o. GLIDE OF Cres-
cent Hiu Thomas DurlSn OF Girardvilles
Benjamin Reaber OF Mahanoy Plane, Pc
ter Kline Of Ashland. and Anthony
Myers Of Ashland.
The first five men were probably instant-
ly killed. and It was some time befors
their bodies were recovered from tha
workings. but Myers was taken out alivea
and died on the way 10 the hospital.
The injured are: Edward Davis Of Gi-
rardvillc. William Minich OF Ashland. VILE
liam Gon OF Ashland. John Lamey Of Ma
hanoy Plane, and William Davis OF Ma
hanoy Plane.
IL Is feared that the first four OF Theses
injured men are fatally burned, but Da-
Wis was only slightly hurt.
The origin OF the explosion is not knowns
but Il Is supposed that n naked lamp ig-
nited a largo body Of gas that had been
let loose from "a blast that was made I'm
tho eangway. The explosion set fire TO tho
timbcrs Of what Is called tho monkey
airway" cutting Off the escape OF the hve
men killed in the mine.
The six men who were taken out alive
were nearest the gangway and escaped
the sunocating fumes Of the gas, and the
avalanche OF coal and timber which fol-
lowed tho explosion.
A fierce FIRE broke out In the gangways
but nevertheless the work of rescuing thu
Imprisoned men or recovering their bodies
IL dead, was at once proceeded with. A
line of hose was run into the gangwaY
and between 2 and 3 o'clock this afternoons
the dead bodies Of the ave men were re-
covered.
The fire IN the mine is stlll raging
fiercely. and is In place not easy Of ac-
cess. The mine officials hope to be able
to extinguish the flames before they get a
hold on the coal, for in that case the
mine would have TO be flooded and over
500 men would be thrown out OF work.
The colliery has capacity Of 10000 tons
annually.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
LorTIE COLLINS TROOP WINS.
The Transfer Men In the Wrong in
the Macon Row.

the Macon Row.
Macon, Ga, Feb ls.-Fourteen members
Of the Lottie Collins Troubadours were
arraigned IN the recorders court here this
morning on a charge OF disorderly con-
duct and shooting. The trouble grew out
of a dispute here last Wednesday with a
young man named Mansfield, who repre-
sentcd the transfer company that took
tho baggage to and from the theater.
Mansfield said the troubadours took the
horses ana led them off, fired at him and
his companion and driver. and in other
ways made the night hideous.
To-day a different state OF affairs de-
veloped in the hearing OF the case, as
the evidence showed that the trouble was
brought about by Mansfield and a COM
panion named Nix 1t was shown that Nix
did all the shooting, and also struck
Manager CoOncy of the company, and was
In general the only rioter present. Tho
recorder discharged the troubadours, fined
Nix $50 or sixty days IN prison and dis
charged Mansfield.
The grand jury on Thursday made indict-
ments against ten members Of the COM
pany for riot and shooting. This case will
probably be dismissed in the morning.
There Is much talk OF the company suS
ing the city and young Mansfields fathea
who Is quite wealthy, for damages Pubs
lie sentiment Is with the Troubadours.
The Troubadours we're represented bY
Congressman-elect Bartlett and the city
by City Attorney Wimberly. Strong argu-
ments were made on both sides. and ths
evidence was voluminous. The recorders
decision gives general satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
LAND OWNERSHIP IN SAMOA.
No Special Agreement Entered Into
Yet by the Powers.

w Npt'AHh A6FtthieNt Eniefeb INTO
Yet by the Powers.
London. Feb. 1s.-In the House OF Com
mons to-day Sir Edward Grey. under for
eign secretary. said. IN reply to a ques-
ton, that there had not yet been made
any special agreement in regard to the
ownership of land In Samoa by foreign
nations. The United States government,
he said, claimed the exclusive right to a
coaling station in the harbor Of Pago
Pago. There was no truth, he said. i'm the
statement that Germany was about TO
annex the Samoan islands. The British
government certainly desired to consult
the interests of Australasia in regard to
Samoa.
Sir William Harcourt chancellor Of ex-
chequer, looked after the governments
interests in the debate preceding the d-
vision ON MIR. Chamberlain's motion. He
referred to the conservative demand, last
voiced by Lord Salisbury on Saturday,
that the government appeal to the country
on the home rule issue alone. There
never had been, he declared, and there
never would be a general election with a
single issue. The ministers regarded them
selves as absolutely bound, until condi-
toned by the House of Commons, to pros
ecute the policy which they had been
delegated to carry out.
Arthur Balfour the unionists leader re-
piled:
After the division Sir William moved
the closure OF the debate on the address.
The motion was carried by a vote of
279 to $n and the address was agreed to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
ENGLAND,s QUEEN VERY LAME.
The RheurnatIsm in Her Joints Pre-
vents Her From walking.


London. Feb. 18.-The queen arrived in
London this afternoon. Her majesty had
requested that strictest privacy be OBJ
served in her reception and al the Victoria
station she was kept in seclusion so alb
solute that empty trains were aligned
along the platform so that persons on the
other platforms could not see her alight
The reason for this extraordinary pri-
vaey is that the rheumatism in her joints
has so increased that the queen is unable
TO walk. She was assisted from her car
down an inclined plane to the platform,
where she was placed in a chair, and car
ried to her carriage. Her dislike of public
observation is further evidenced by the
fact that detachment Of the Life Guards
completely surrounded her carriage as 1t
was driven to Buckingham's palace. In
spite of all this the queen was heartily
cheered as she left the station and along
the route.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
SEALS or Herring SEA.
Tile Bill for n MOdus Vivendi RE-
ported to the House.

Washington. Feb. s.-Representative
Wilson of West Virginia the chairman Of
the House committee on ways and means,
reported to the House to-day the bill
agreed upon by the committee on Sat
urday last, authorizing the president to
negotiate with Great Britain, Russia
and Japan for the appointment Of a joint
commission to Investigate the present con-
dition Of the fur seals in Bering sea
ana further authorizing the President TO
conclude "a modus vivendi with the fore
going governments for the preservation
Of the animals The bill drawn at the
treasury department. as reported to-day
carries an additional clause which pro-
vides in effect that If the modus vivendi
referred to above be not concluded, and
regulations under the same. effectual, in
the Judgment OF the Preaident, for pre-
serving the herds, be not put into opera
ton for this years sealing season. then
the Secretary Of the Treasury Is author
lied TO kin every fur seal, male or female,
on the pribyloff Islands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
Fatal Train Wreck In Virginia.

Huntington, W Va. Feb 1s-A serious
wreck on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road at o clock this morning, seven miles
west Of this city. Train No. 2. south
bound, was running at the rate Of thirty
five miles an hour when the engine jump
ed the track, followed by two coaches.
John Adkins of Wayne county was killed
outright. and an unknown lady from Pc
toskey, Mich. was struck on the head and
probably fatally injured Engineer Jackson
and Fireman Came were seriously hurt
The track was torn up badly and traffic
impeded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
SUFFERING IN LONDOz.
steps Taken for Relief work on "a
Wholesale scale.

London. Feb. 1s.-The continued cold
weather in London is daily adding to the
number Of unemployed and starving peo-
pie. Meetings are being organized for the
purpose of relieving the prevailing dis
tress, which IL IL proposed to cope with
upon large scale. The Archbishop Of
Canterbury has issued an appeal for
immediate and combined aid and propos-
ais viii be submitted to a meeting for
the organization of committees TO make
house to house visits IN the sections in
habited by the poor. Every body Is sub
scrbing money for the relief fund and
churches and chapels are becoming the
centers of distribution Of soup, clothing,
etc.
London. FEB, IS, 1145 p. m.-The weather
has grown warmer IN the east and south
Of England Rain has fallen intermittent
ly to-day and the snow Is thawing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
Ex-PREMIER GIOLETTI.
He Is Summoned to Appear mt Rome
on "a Charge of Libel.

Berlin, Feb 1s.-sgn6r Giolitu, ex-
premier and minister Of the interior of
Italy, who is in this city, was to-day
served with writ summoning him to ap-
pear in Rome on Feb. %, to answer
charge Of libel against the government
of Italy.
London, Feb 1S.--The Central News cor
respondent in Rome says that ex-Prernier
Gioitti is to be prosecuted not only for
iibelling Premier Crispi but also for ap-
propristing for Ills private uses official
documents bearing upon the affairs of the
Banca Romano. Should he be convicted
he would be deprived OF his civil rights
and would lose ahs rank Of privy cOun-
cHlor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
MINISTER GRAY's FUNERAL.
The Body to Arrive at indianapolis
Thursday.

IHuTsuay.
Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 18.--A conference
was held here yesterday between Gov.
Matthews and Pierre Gray and arrange
ments for the funeral of Minister Cray
were partially effected. The body upon
it's arrival Thursday afternoon. will be
met by the governor and state officers,
and the mayor and his staff, and de-
tachment Of the militia and transferred
to the state capitol. The body Will lie in
state until p. m. Friday morning the
body will be taken to Union City, where
it will arrive at Il a. m. The final inter-
ment will be held at 2 o'clock in the after
noon. Dr. Mcdonald Of the Presbyterian
church will conduct the services.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
Strike OF the Electrical workers.

New York Feb. 1S.-The Electrical
workers. 900 men, went out on strike to-
day at noon. The board Of walking dele
gates of the building trades took charge
of the strike and II any firm gives en-
ployment to any electrical worker. who is
Union, this board declares they viii order
on strike every man in the building trade
and as the board claims its mandate will
extend to every man at work everywhere
in a radious of % miles Of the city. 80. 100
men viii 90 out on strike when ordered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
KILLED IN 4 RUNAWAY.

Loaded Gun In the Buggy Dis
charged by Sudden Stop.
Montgomery. Ala, Feb. 1s-A special
to the Advertiser from Brewton. Ala.
says:
while returning from a camp hunt,
tho horses Of J. T. Booth took fright and
began to run. He reined them into an
obstruction and the sudden stop precipi-
tated him and John Franklin, Jr, to the
ground. A loaded gun in the buggy was
discharged by the conclusion and the
load struck Franklin near the heart, caus-
ing instant death"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
CONVENTION or THE MINERS.
Mcbride Not Elected "a Delegate td
the Federation of Labor.

Columbus, o., Feb. ls-At the session
or the National Miners convention to-
day Patrick Mcbride Of Pennsylvania.
w c. Pearce Of Ohio Phil Fl. Penna OF
elected delegates to the convention OF ths
American Federation OF Labor, which
will meet in New York next December.
john Mcbride was defeated for dele
gate, and unless he secures a proxy and
gets In the convention in that way he will
be Ineligible for reelection as president.
A resolution was adopted excluding a local
newspaper reporter because the paper
had denounced the national officials in
strong terms editoTially. especially Nc
Pride
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
IRWIN ACQUITTED.
Mrs. Browns Charge of False Pre-
tense Fails 10 Hold Good.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb 1s.-The sealed YER
dict of the jury in the case of discretionary
pool operator. George NJ. Irwin, was
opened by Judge Kennedy to-day. The
finding was for acquittal. the defendant to
pay the costs, 50 far as the charge of false
pretense preferred by Mrs. Brown are
concerned The court room was crowde1
to the limit. The verdict created no sur
prise and Irwin was the first man to
leave the room. When in the corridor he
was surrounded by host of friends who
were profuse in their congratulations r.
win considers the verdict a complete vim
dication. He went to the sheriffs office
and entered bond to pay the costs within
ten days. The future action of both sides
to the case is yet undecided.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
AQUA cREEk's TRAIN ROBnER.
His Lawyers on Hand for the Open
Ing of His Trial.

Fredericksburg, Va, Feb. 1-Col
Thomas S. Hay and Mr.. Faulkner Of Gin
cinnati arrived here at noon to-day, These
gentlemen are Of the counsel for Morgan,
the Aquia creek train robber, whose trial
begins on Wednesday at Stafford c. H.
State Senator William A. Little has been
retained as local counsel for Morgan The
gentlemen had long consultation and
then visited Morgan IN Jail r. II. Hinde
superintendent Of the Pinkerton agency
al Boston, who will assist In guarding the
prisoner also came In to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
Good weather for sIardi Gras.

New orleans, La. Feb. 1s.-There is a
good prospect for fair and sunny weather
for the Mardi Gras fetes. The bad weather
of the past cold spell has almost cleared
away. The streets are almost clear Of
snow and the sun was out awhile to-day
The railroads report everything IN good
condition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
BUTTE's DEAD MILLIONAIRE.
His Brother and Niece 20 Contest for
His sS,OOO,OOO.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 1s.-The supreme
court decided to-day that Harriet Shelf
field and Erwin Davds niece and brother
Of Andrew J. Davis, the deceased Butte
millionaire. may contest the will on the
ground that it was forgery and was re-
voked by other Wills. This again opens
the question as to the validity OF the will
under which Davis brother claimed the
whole estate of 100000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
CmAMBERLAIN's AMENDMENT.
The House of Commons Rejects II by
Vote Of 2D7 10 2sa.

London, Feb. 1s-The House OF Conn
mons this evening rejected by a vote Of
297 TO 2s3 Joseph Chamberlain's amend
nent declaring II to be against the public
interest that the time OF the House be
wasted upon bills, which the ministers,
admitted would not pass when measures
involving constitutional changes which
should be considered without delay had
been announced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
THIRTY-sEvEN HEADS CUT OFF.
The Sultan of Morocco the Recipient
of CHASTITY Trophies.

of CHASTITY Trophies.
New York, Feb. 1SA special cable
dispatch from Tangier. Morocco, says that
the report that the heads of a number of
rebels had been sent to the sultan as
trophies, proves to be true. Confirmation
has lust been received from Morocco City
the scene of a fierce and prolonged strug-
gle between the tribes supporting the sui
tan's brother in his claim to the throne
and the government troops. The heads
of thirty-seven of the leading rebels, ac-
cording to advices now at hand, were
sent to Sultan Abdul Azlez at Fez These
heads were transported on the backs of
four mules and one donkey. After be-
ing exhibited TO the Sultan, it is said
that the heads will be put on the walls
as proof of his triumph, and a warning to
the insurgents. The rebel tribes in the
south, though powerful and brave, are
being rapidly put under subjection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
CITY or ST. AUGUSTINE SAFE.
The Long Overdue Freight steamer
at bermuda.

New York, Feb. 1S.-A dispatch received
at the Maritime Exchange late this af-
ternoon states that the steamer city Of
ST Augustine arrived at Bermuda to-day
short Of coal The steamer sailed from
Jacksonville, Fla, on Feb. 2, and with
ordinary weather should have reached
This port on the seventh. She is COM
manded by Capt. Gaskill and has a crew
of thirteen men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
FIRE AT MARION.
4 store and n boarding House Burn
ed ut Loss of $4,000.

ed at n Loss OF SS,OOO.
Charleston. $. G., Feb. 18-A special
to the News and Courier from Marion, S.
c.. says that the Julius Brown building
in that town was burned last night. IL
included Mrs. Bettreis boarding house
and Gidbold e. Blackwell's store. The
loss on the building Is covered by $1,000
insurance. The loss on the store is s.. 900
It Is insured for 5000. The loss on the
boarding house is $1,000, with no insur-
aucc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-19
no RISE IN THE BEER TAX.
The Proposed Increase Now Re-
garded as Not Needed.

Washington, Feb. iS.-The bill to In
crease the tax on beer is presumably dead.
1t was referred to a subcommittee of the
House committee on ways and means. Of
which Representative Mcmillan, of Ten
nessee, Is chairman. The favorable show
ing made by Secretary Carlisle SATISFIES
Mr. Mcmillan that the tax is not needed,
and It is understood, therefore, that no
further action will be taken upon the
measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS MAY 49, 1885,
If WE ONLY COULD.

II . man could b. born when he's old,
And gradually grow young.
The wisdom he'd gain and the lore he'd A.
tain
Are not easily said or sung.
II knew ~ much IS my boy.
Who 10 six times younger thanI.
ia have . sufacisnce Of general omnsci.
ence-
Be finished and ready to die.
So man might drink deeper hold
Yes. force out truths obstinate bung
II hs could DO born when he's old
And gradually grow young.
For the cropping and ignorant man
In his darkness would count It q Joy
II he had the light to enllGhtcn bis nigh,
OF the wise, luminiferous boy.
The could grow younger and wise,
And develop from age into youth.
Wed DO able to hold when we're thirteen
years old,
The substance and sum Of all truth
And the oceans Of wisdom we'd hold
Cannot DO imagined or sung.
II . man could be born whom he's old
And gradually grow young.
But man Ia now born very young,
And be gradually grows very old.
And ~ his youth finishes. his wisdom d.
minishes,
And his ignorance grows manifold
And % every year doth bis wisdom decrease
And his tight knowledge web Is unstrung,
And no man can be sure that he Is not I'M.
mature
Unless he's exceedingly young
What ssges the world might behold
What giants Of brain and Of tongue,
II . man could be born when he's old
And gradually grow young.
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