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Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
The Nicaraugua Canal.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.--The house commit
tee on commerce to-day decided to report
favorably the bill to charter the Nicaragua
Canal company. The committee inserted
two amendments in the original bill, the first
requiring a majority of the directors of the
company to be American citizens and the sec
ond providing that the president shall be
citizen and resident of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
Steamship Arrivals.

New YosS, Fob, l4.--Is;pccial Telegram
TO the BEE. --,Arrived-The Wyoming, from
Liverpool, and the Wcrra, from Bremen,
CuEENsrowN, Feb. a. - Arrived - The
Pennsylvania, from New York.
GLASGOW, Feb. lt.--Arrived-The State OF
Pennsylvania. from New York.
LIvsRrooI, Feb. A.--Arrivcd british
King, from philadelphia.
AMSTERDAM, Feosi4,--Arrivcd-The Eaan,
from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
The President to Visit Florida.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The president ex-
poets to leave Washington next Tuesday for a
short visit to Florida He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Celeveland, and the secretary
Of the navy and Mrs. Whitney, and Colonel
and Mrs. Isamar. The party will go by
special train, and no stops will be made un-
less it be at Savannah, Ga, for q drive
party will return to Washington Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
THE ELECTRIC ROUTE.


the New Mode Of.ExecutiOn.
TRENTON, MI, Feb, l4,-Tn the senate to-
day bill was introduced providing that the
death penalty shall harsRfter be inflicted by
electricity. This act,b6sides the method OF
execution, makes other amportant changes in
the existing law Thst4hge shall name the
week during which thu execution shall take
place, which shall be not less
Ssn Mssts fGSs om 1Se aSe ese Of than sss'
and within the week SO designated the
sheriff Of the county lhall select day, no,
previously to be made Known to any one ex
cept the persons allowed to be present at the
executions. The corps5 must be subsequently
or be given up foS 1issecting purposes
Newspapers are prohibited from reporting
the execution furtherdRan q bare mention Of
the event i.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
The Sioux Reservation Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.--The house COM
mittee on Indian affairs to-day decided to re-
port the bill, in lieu of others on the subject,
providing for a division of the great Sioux
reservation of Dakota into separate res
ervation and the REIMBURSEMENT of the In
dian title to the remainder. The practical
effect of the measure, If it becomes a law,
will be to open to settlement II 600, 900 acres
of the $4,000, 600 acres comprising the great
Sioux reservation in Dakota. There are two
general reservations created by the bill-one
in the northern and the other in the southern
part of the present reservation. The Grow
creek and Winnebago reservation remains as
it is, with the exception of few townships
which are excluded. There is also small
reservation created opposite Fort Thompson
on the lower Missouri river, which is set
apart for the occupancy of the lower Brule
Indians if they care to take it. The principal
portion of the present reservation which is
thrown open to settlement lies between the
White and Cheyenne rivers.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15

son, Sixteenth infantry, leaye further OK
tended five months: First Lieutenant Lorenzo
w Coke, Third infantry, granted six months
leave. '.-
Inquiry at the war department developed
the fact that the report that the army regu-
lations are Ia be changed so as to permit en-
gineer officers TO assume command of troops
is without foundation. ...l.' -
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
shroyc Tuesday Festivities.

New ORLEANS, Feb 1.-THE carnival
began here today with gorgeous street pa
geant. The procession this evening and Rex
reception at the exposition hall were brilliant
affairs Balls were given at all the theateTs
and halls throughout the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
Glanders MT Leayen-yortb.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Feb. 14-[Special
Telegram to the BEE. l-Glanders prevails to
an alarming extent among horses in this
city. All efforts to check it so far have
failed. An attempt to quarantine the
afflicted animals is being made.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
Rex nr Melnphis.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 1.-THE king of the carni-
val has held reign here since yesterday noon.
The pageant this evening was n grand affair
and the city is blaze OF fire. The pyiotech,
MICS displayed were superb,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
Nto6att's tSWcccssor.

MARQugrrs, Mich, Feb. ft.--Ihe returns
has been elccted byabout a thousand major
rity over Erscn, democratic, t. fill the vacancy
caused by the, death Of Representative Mof,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
Fatal Mine EXPLOSION.

WILKEspARRE, Pa, Feb. IA An cxp.o-
sion took place IN the Wycom!ng coliiery late
this afternoon. Five miners were badly
buried, two of :hcm probably fatally.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
yYSTEHDAY's QUOTATIONS,

MoNEY-On call, easy AZ 2Qe2x por cent.
Ciosed offered 2N percent
;1PRiNB MERCANTILE PAPsH--5(68 por cent
STERLING EXCHANGES Dull bu. steady aud
unchanged at - 81 ~, 81 day bills, G.S5X
for demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15

The Death Record.
LONDON, Ont, Feb. H-vicat General
Bruyere died last night
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-15
INEFFICIENT MAIL SERVICE.
: It Again Comes Up For Discussion
in the Senate.
THE PLEA OF THE DEPARTMENT
Laying the Blame on Republican
ClerksA Lively Tilt With Rea-
e ~ gan-Discussing the Tcie-
graph Question.
Senate.

WAsurN GToN, Feb 1.-THE resolution in
structng the committee on commerce, in re-
porting the river aud harbor bill, to set out
Important facts bearing on each item, was
reported and agreed to.
Among the bills introduced and referred
was one by Mr. Cullom for services Of female
nurses during the war of the rebellion
Mr.. Blackburn offered a resolution declar-
ing it not in order, except by unanimous con-
sent for the committee on appropriations to
report to the senate for consideration or ac-
tion any general appropriation bill without
having had it under consideration for ten
days or more Referred TO the committee on
rules.
The resolution Of inquiry into the causes Of
inefficient mail service was taken up and MIR.
Plumb, who had introduced 1T, said that if
Mr.. Reagan's argument yesterday in defense
of the postmaster general meant anything, it
was that that officer pleaded the baby act {;
that he was burdened with incompetent repub-
lican clerks. There was no restraint on the post
master general as to the dismissal of clerks.
No republican asked to have them retained.
AS to the fact that the service was bad, mex
cusably bad, bad beyond any previous record,
there was no question at all The debate con
tinued at some length between Mcssrs.
Plumb, Platte and Henderson, who criticised
the workings of the departments and Mr..
Reagan, who defended it sharply, saying that
II the complaints when were sent 10 the sen
atOrs were sent TO the department they would
be investigated and correctives applied. But
they were intended for political effect and the
remarks of Mr.. Plumb were in the same di-
rectiOn. Mr.. Plumb discaimed any intention
to introduce partisan matters into the discus
sion and said the most scathing attack on the
department which he had quoted was from
democratic newspapers. MIR. Manderson OK
pressed surprise at Mr.. Rcagan's suggestion
that the desire was rather to make political
capital than to correct earnestly and honestly
an existing evil. In his remarks he had sim
ply presented the inefficient administration of
the postal service in Nebraska and it was
marvellous to him that the senator from Texas
should indulge in that sort of invidious re-
marks. Complaints had been made to the
postoffice department without effect. After
further discussion the resolution went over.
Mr.. Hawley addressed the seate In opposi-
tion to the Blair educational bill.
The senate bill to provide for an Indian
school at Carson City, New, passed. Also
the following bills passed:
Appropriating $4,000 for the sub-tropical
exposition at Jacksonville, Fla.
For the relief of David l.. Brainerd and
eighteen privates of the United States army
who were with the Greedy expedition in the
Arctic regions as communication for fuel and
quarters.
The bill to provide for compulsory cduca-
tion of Indian children was discussed at some
length
Adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-05
SPREADING ALL OVER THE CITY.
The Fever Mild, But Taking in a Great
Many People.
By the associated Press.


By the associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Sept. 4.-To-day's
list of new cases records names from almost
every quarter of the city. The suburbs,
however, seem especially infected, and a
popularity of the disease is that while it is
of mild type in a great majority of cases.
1t seems to be contagious to a great extent
No cases so far, it is believed have been
contracted on the south side of the st.
Johns river, though there have been num-
Der of cases carried from the city
among the refugees 1t is probable
ical aid. Many excellent physicians from
other places are ready to come, several
having rendered their services gratuitously
as soon as invited. Skilled nurses are
greatly needed-those who have had yellow
fever and know how to nurse fever
patients, prepare food for the sick,
etc. There are scores of idle negroes
here protesting to be nurses who are lgno-
rant and unreliable. Comparatively few
cases have yet appeared among the negroes
but the fever is getting fair start in the
suburbs, where they mostly reside.
THE CONFERENCE,
The conference between Surgeon General
Hamilton and Dr. Neal Mitchell, represent
ing the Jacksonville BOARD of health, Acting
Mayor Gerow, Ex-Mayor McQuaid, Col J.
NJ Schumacher and 2. e. McMurray, repre-
senting the Citizens Sanitary Association,
at Camp Perry this afternoon, resulted in
promises of aid from the surgeon general.
1t is probable that the govern
ment will furnish funds for sanitary work.
relief of the actually destitute in the
refugee camp etc, aud it was intimated by
the surgeon general that a refugee camp
will be established in the mountains of
North Carolina, if Gov. Scales of the
state board of health of North Caro-
lima will consent. The surgeon general
declined to come to Jacksonville to inspect
the field of operations. Camp Perry has ac-
conmodations for some 200 The tents are
poor, and the refugees are not classified So
as to make ten days residence there pleas
ant or tolerable to refined people. 1t will
probably be greatly improved in a week or
two.
1t is doubtful whether tho train to be
started over the Florida Railway and Nav
igation Company's road tomorrow will get
through There is no sure outlet without
stopping in a camp of detention.
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GLADSTONE GAGGED.
Opposition Partisans Break Up His
WreYham Meeting.

LONDON, Sept. AIR. Gladstone went
ing OF liberals. The meeting was held in
the public hall. After Mr. Gladstone had
begun to speak, he found that his audience
was not altogether friendly one. When
one portion of the gathering cheered him,
another portion Kissed. This led to an up
roar, and for some Uime the greatest con-
fusion reigned. Mr.. Gladstone stopped
speaking ana was not able. to resume for
fully five minutes. The trouble was due
more to local jealousies than to opposition
to MIR. Gladstone.
ILL-TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
He maintained the truth of his former
statement that he had seen political prison
els III Naples better treated than were the
imprisoned Irish members of parliament.
Ii had not been denied that some of the
Parnsllites had broken the law, but the
trainers and administrators of that law
were more guilty than the Parnellite
offenders. He would not say that i'm
prisonment had killed Mr.. Vaudeville, yet
he declared that Mr.. Vaudeville had been
used in way that disgraced the Irish gov
eminent, and any government IL the world
would be disgraced that did the like. While
on the subject of the treatment of political
offenders he observed that it was seldom
that he was able to speak with satisfaction
OF the policy OF Austria, but he had learned
with the greatest satisfaction that Austria
had given liberal home rule to the Poles,
and in that respect she was far ahead of
England.
Referring to Welch sympathy with the
Parnellites, he said that the people of Wales
would not be losers by the present agita-
ton. They would find that the Scotch, who
were determined people, were with them
when there came demand for solution of
the Welch question. That demand could
not be made until the Irish question was
disposed of.
In the afternoon Mr.. Gladstone made a
speech at Eisteddfod. His remarks had no
political bearing.
MITCHELLsTowNs ANNIVERSARY
DUBLIN, Sept. At having been an
nounced that meeting would be held at
Mltchellstown on Sunday next on the oc-
cassion of the anniversary of the Mitchells-
town riots, the police have received orders
to prohibit the gathering.
Mr.. Gladstone, in his speech said that the
Times had done him an unexampled com
pliment in answering a speech not yet de-
livered. He had no wish TO interfere with
the natural and legitimate performance of
the Times In throwing dirt upon him. He
remained strong in the opinion that the
criticisms of a mans enemies were more
useful than the cheers of his friends.
Seven evic5ed tenants have brought suit
against the Vandeleur estate to recover their
holdings, on the ground that they were
illegally elected.
A young man named Fahy, who is in
delicate heath and was evicted from his
home on the Clanricarde estate, died to-
day.
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SAVANNAH, GA, WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER 5, 1885,
AN AMUSING EPTaRAM.

Abiding to the suggestion that two years
notice should be given to England OF the
proposed act on as matter of diplomatic
courtesy, he gave utterance to the following
epigram which was received with applause
and laughter: "rhe nearer q MAJ an
prosehes diplomat in form, the nearer he
is 10 a fool; ana the nearer he approaches
one in substance the nearer he is to knave."
He did not want, he said, to be more polite
to England than self-respect required. Her
foot had been on every weak neck She
had pressed her interests by the brutality
of force, or meanness of diplomacy. as the
circumstances of the case required
Everywhere she had been selfish
and heartless She was the monster
money changer in Gods temple of the
earth. What the honor ct our country re-
quired he would concede TO her, and not an
atom more. This bill was in tho pathway
of duty and he would vote for it with a
stout heart and clear conscience. Pending
further debate the House, at 30 O'clock,
adjourned.
Messrs. Phelps and Belmont will speak ON
the subject tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-05
CORRUPTION IN CONGRESS.
Pig Iron Kelley Makes a Serious In
sinuation in the House.

Pig Iron Kelley Makes a Serious In
sinuation in the House.
WASHINGTON, Sept Am the House to-
day, Mr.. Kelley of Pennsylvania offered
resolution directing the special committee
investigating the construction Of the new
library building to inquire whether any
member Of the House has, bY himself or in
combination with others, sought by per-
suasion, intimidation. or corrupt or i'm
proper means, to influence J. l.. Smith
meyer, the architect, III the selection or ap-
proval of inferior or improper material to
be used in the construction of the building
In response to a question by Mr.. Blount
of Georgia, Mr.. Kelley stated that he made
the proposition to the house on information
which he had received in tho carly part Of
the session, and which had been corrobor-
ated by increasing testimony and additional
facts. He would name n member when he
appeared before the committee. At Mr..
Blount's suggestion the resolution
was amended so as 10 provide that the in
quiry shall be made by new special com
mittee distinct from that now Investigating
the conduct Of persons engaged in the CON
struction of the library building. As SO
amended, it was adopted.
NJ. Kelly resisted all efforts to induce
him to name the member he was after un-
I'll he came before the committee. At that
time he would do 80.
Mr. Kelley has informed Speaker Carlisle
that the Congressman indicated in his reso-
luton is Mr.. Sfa lnecker of New York,
who is now member of the committee to
investigate the construction Of the library
building Mr. Stahlnecker will probably
resign his place on this committee when the
new COMMITTEES to investigate the charges
against him Is appointed tomorrow.
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PAPERS RULED OUT.
st. Augustine and Other Cities Afraid
That They Might Carry Infection.

ST. Augustine and Other Cities Afraid
That They Might Carry Infection.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Sept. 4.-The
board of health at a special meeting to-day
ordered that no Jacksonville papers be
allowed to come into the city, as has PaIatka
and Gainesville. This action was brought
about by feeling among the citizens that
it was unsafe to allow papers circulated in
this place which are published in au infected
city. The Times Union correspondent here
will make this the subj ct a personal attack
upon the president of the board of health
for discriminating against papers as against
letters, and he questions the authority of
the board of health in refusing to allow any
kind of mail matter to be brought here, but
notwithstanding the protest of the Jackson
vile papers, the board Of health will be
upheld by public sentiment.
PALATKA SHUTS THEM OUT.
PALATKA, FLA, Sept. 4.-Under section
sos of the postal laws and regulations of
Putnam county the health board refuses
admission to all jacksonville papers as dan
gerous matter The order was carried into
effect Immediately by the postal authori-
ties. DR.. J. S. Posey, the United States
sanitary in pector, is here, and pronounces
Palatka in excellent sanitary condition.
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L1TCHMAN's LETTER.
An Official Circular on 1t Issued to
the Order.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.-The action of
General Secretary Litchman of the Knights
Of Labor in Offering his services to Chair
man Quay, and his subsequent resignation
from his official position, has been made the
subject Of circular addressed to the
order. The circular will appear in
full In to-morrow's issue OF the
Journal of United Labor, and states
that ex-Secretary Litchmans political
action reflects in no way upon
his connectioa with the order, that il is
purely personal matter, and as such il
should bc viewed by all knights, with whom
it should have no influence in moulding
political opinions. The reasons given by
ex-5ectary Litcoman foe reslgning, aud the
order appointing John w. Hays TO the
vacant position are given In full.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-05
PALMETTO STATE POLITICS.
Delegates to the State Convention
Chosen by Two Counties.

Delegates to the State Convention
Chosen by Two Counties.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Sept. 4.-The demo-
cratic county convention in Charleston was
in session for nine hours to-day. The fol-
lowing delegates to the state convention
were chosen: ID. w. Dawson, g. A. Wag.
ner, NJ. Kelly, K. C. Barkley, j. A. Sim
mon, j. w. Barnwell, George b. Edwardy,
J. r. Bryan, L. H. Boelger, J. y. WIZ
kofskey, w. Z. Stony. j. C. Blaham,
w. l. Mccormick, A. P. Duhree,
James NJ. Smyth, j. H. Redding,
e. r. White. c. H. Cunningham, w. A.
Baize. II. Buck, J. B. Eston, +. o. O'Nefl,
]. L. Sloppelbien, c. A. McChugh, j. II
Lesesne, J. A. Lilienthal, 5. Hinson.
Resolutions denouncing the slanderers OF
Gov. Richardson and indorsing his admin;
istration were unanimously and enthusH
astically adopted. The delegation, white
uninstructed, will vote solidly for Gov,
Richardson.
The Berkeley county convention met 10,
day and elected twelve delegates b. the
state convention. Elevan OF these are fol
Gov. Richardson and one doubtful, but Y
strongly suspected Of TilimanisDN l
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PASSED BY TaE HOUSE.
Mr.. Henderson succeeds in Getting
several Bills Through

WAsHINGToN, Sept. 4.-In the House to-
day on motion Of Mr.. Henderson Of North
Carolnn, the bill was passed for the relief
of certain persons who paid additional taxes
on tobacco, cigars and cigarettes imposed
against them under the act Of March 3.
1885, also t. bill for the establishment Of
district and circuit court at johnson City.
Tenn; also the bill Furnishing by fine Of
not more than 81 900 or Imprisonment for
not more than three years dealers and pre-.
tended dealers in counterfeit money or other
fraudulent devices in the United States
mail.
The morning hour having expired, Mr.
Townshend submitted the conference report
on the army appropriation bill. An agree
ment has been reached on all the amend
ments except those relating to the estab
iishment Of a gun factory and the manu-
facture OF ordnance. Further conference
was ordered on these amendments.
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FERNANDINA'S FINANCES.

The Drain for the Quarantine More
Than She Can Spare.
FERNANDINA, FLA. Sept. 4.-Fernandina,
in maintaining her quarantine, has been and
is still under great expense, and, finding her
resources gradually becoming crippled, she
has invoked aid from the national govern
ment.
Tampa telegraphs that there is no case of
yellow fever there under treatment and no
deaths.
Plant City is still free from any sickness,
and all the other towns of Importance
throughout the entire state report remark
able freedom from all sickness
Fernandina is enjoying splendid sea
breezes to-day, and everything looks en-
couraging.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-05
An Asylum for the Pope.

LONDON, Sept s, 5 A. M-The Chronicles
Rome correspondent says that King
Leopold, through Cardinal Schiaffino, has
offered the pope residence in Belgium in
the event of necessity arising for him to
leave Rome. The pope has had several
audiences with the Russian envoy, and is
compiling a concordat with the czar, giving
a large share of religious liberty to Polish
and Russian Catholics.
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vIRGINIA's SECOND DISTRICT.
The Wise Wing Beaten in the Con
vention, But Will Fight it Out.

The Wise Wing Beaten in the Con
vention, But VIII Fight it Out.
NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 4-The republican
congressional convention of this, the Second
district, was held hore to-day. AS was ex-
pected George e. Bowden, the present
representative, was renominated by accla-
nation as a candidate tor congress.
Tue main inte. est was centered in the APP
pointment of a presidential elector from
this district, the contest being between
George A. Martin, who was nominated
by the Malone faction of the republican
state convention held in Petersburg, last
May, and Gen. " d. Groner, who was ap-
pointed to that place by the bolting, or
Wise, wing of the party. After an exciting
contest IN the convention, which lasted
several hours, 1t was decided 10y vote of
1917 to 421S to select Mr.. Martin, the
Mahone elector.
WAR TO THE DEATH.
This result was a surprise, as it was ex-
pected that. Gen Groner would be disposed
of i'll short ORDER and the strength de-
veloped by the Wise wing of the party
represented by him causes some apprehen-
sion among the leaders that it was for har-
mony in the ranks Of the party in this.dis-
trict.
After the adjournment of the convention
tonight Gen. Groner's supporters in the
convention and the contesting delegates
who had been refused admission by the
regular organization, forty-six in number,
held a meeting and Endorsed Gen. Groner as
elector aud nominated Sandy Williams
(colored), sheriff OF Elizabeth City, for con
gress in opposition to Mr. Bo WIDEN.