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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
WIDOWS OF SOLDIERS.
They Can Not Draw Pensions While q
Second Husband Lives.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The Pres
ident to-day vetoed the bill to pension a
woman who had been soldiers widow, and
as such, drew a pension until she re-mar-
ried, Wien her pension ceased.
Her second husband Is still alive. The
President in returning the bill disapproved
says:
Many cases have occurred in which PEN
sions have been awarded by special acts TO
the widows of soldiers, who, having
remarked, were second tune made
widows, and rendered destitute by the
death of their second hust tands. / have not
objected to such charitable legislation, but
| think this is the first time that it has been
propo ed to grant "A pension after such a re-
marriage when the second husband still
survives 1t seems to ME that such pre-
cedent ought not to be established. IL in
pension legislation we attempt TO determine
cases of this description, in which the sec
ond husband cannot or does not properly
maintain soldiers widow whom he has
married, we shall open the door TO much
confusion and uncertainty, as well as unjust
discrimination.
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ADJOURNMENT NEAR AT HAND.
Official Announcement OF Lack OF a
Quorum Only Awaited.

&UpEuul Ouiy AWdlCoI.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.--All that the
democrats of the House are waiting before
bringing in resolution providing for an
adjournment on next Saturday under the
understanding effected yesterday, is an
aiiicial announcement of the fact that there
is no quorum in the Senate. Everybody
III Washington knows that this Is the fact.
There were not half a dozen senator's
in the Senate chamber half the time this
afternoon, but the country does not know
it officially. On Monday the democratic
senators will get yea and nay vote on
some proposition, with the purpose of show
ing just how few senator's are
here. OF course the number of re-
publicans absent is about the same
as the number Of democrats absent. But il
the republicans had any intention of pass
ing or attempting to pass their tariff bill,
they would all be here. Their absence dem
onstrates their insincerity. The democrats
are staying here just to bring this out
clearly. Ii it is done on Monday, there
will be no reason for further delay. In
view of the fact disclosed in the Senate this
afternoon, thai no other senators are anx
ious to speak at present, the date of adjourn
ment may be moved nearer.
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is hoped that he will soon be able TO resume
his duties. The hospital is fast filing up.
Its accommodations had to be enlarged to-
day.
Dr. Pope, having discharged his patients
at Callahan, has returned to the city ard
taken charge of the hospital.
The relief COMMITTEES have been obliged
to take larger quarters and increase their
working force
carload of provisions, part of ship
ment from New York, arrived to day,
much to the relief of the committee, as the
stock in the stores was almost exhausted, as
1t required several stores to furnish the
items of a ration
This cool weather seems to have again
checked the progress of the disease.
Supplies are needed-salted or smoked
meats, flour, grits, sugar, coffee, tea, milk,
lard, etc. The demand to-day for aid was
overwhelming, both from whites and
blacks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
HOUSE ROUTIN e.
Matters Which Came Up in Quick
Succession on Meeting.

Matters Which Came Up in Quick
Succession on Meeting.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.--In his opening
prayer this morning the chaplain of the
House feelngly referred to the disasters
which have recently occurred on sea and
land, and invoked the divine protection and
blessing on those who have been bereaved
by the loss of relatives and friends.
Already depleted, the house was still
further depleted by the granting of half a
dozen leaves of absence, >one Of them being
to Mr.. Chead!e of Indiana, who expressed a
desire to visit his constituents.
Mr. Stone of Missouri presented, and the
House adopted the conference report on tue
bill for tho payment of the Fourth of July
claims.
Mr. Whitthorne of Tennessee asked unani-
nous consent to set apart Dec. II for con
sideration of the bill to organize naval
reserve.
Mr.. Kilgore Of Texas said he was under
"the painful necessity of objec,lng, bu5 he
yielded to the persuasive eloquence of Mr..
Whitthorne, and withdrew his objection,
which, however, was Immediately renewed
by e. b. Taylor of Ohio.
On motion of Mr. Richardson OF Tenues-
see, joint resolutions were passed for the
printing of the first and second annual re
ports of the commissioners of labor and the
annual repor6 of tire director Of the mint.
Mr.. Ric1 OF Minnesota called up tho re-
port of the special committee investigating
the charges of misconduct on the part of
Mr.. Stahlnecker Of New York in connection
with tho new library building. The report,
which completely exonerated Mr.. Stahl-
nccker, was adopted without discussion.
Mr.. Lanham Of Texas said that in view
of the notice given by him and others that
no business could be transacted. he would
not ask to take up private business. but, III
leu thereof. he moved that when the House
adjourn to-day, it be to meet Monday next.
his motion was agreed to.
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NICARAGUA's CANAL.
The House Discusses the Bill, but
Makes no Material Progress.

Makes no Material Progress.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The House to-
day went into committee of the whole on
the private calendar. The pending business
was the Senate bill for the incorporation Of
the Maritime Canal Company of Mica
ragua.
Mr.. Fuller offered an amendment provid-
ing that the directors, with the approval Of
a majority of the stockholders, may adopt
regulations and bylaws, but no change in
the bylaws shall be made except by a ma
jority vote OF the stockholders at a special
meeting.
After the discussion bad run some time 1t
was suspended long enough TO enable Mr..
Hooker OF Mississippi to present, and the
House 10 agree to, the conference report on
the bill TO retire Alfred Pleasanton with the
rank Of major.
Consideration Of the Nicaragua bill hav-
ing been resumed, the question was on Mr..
Fuller's amendment. The vote stood 2S to
8, and Messrs. Turner OF Kansas and Law
ler, of Illinois, raised the point Of no quo
rum. The committee thereupon rose.
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PURCHASES OF BONDS.
The Position of Secretary Fairchild in
the Matter.


WASHINGTON, Oct. l2.-The bond offer
ings at the treasury to-day aggregated
$I4lS, 100. The Secretary accepted 81, ,006,
600 in 4]9's at from loSl4 to l0S15.
1t is authoritativeY stated at the
treasury department to-day that Sec
retary Fairchild's visit there yester-
day had nothing to do with the mat
ter Of bond purchases, and, Furthermore,
that there has been NJ change in the policy
of the department in that respect, except to
limit the purchases for the present
to bonds other than those held
as security for national bank
circulation. This action had bee1 de
termined upon before his arrival, and was,
therefore, not the result of any conference
he had yesterday with Speaker Carlisle.
and the officials of the treasury department
Secretary Fairchild will deliver political
address in New York tomorrow, an it Is
understood that he came over to Washing
ton TO confer with the President and
Speaker Carlisle and others in regard TO
that matter
AN ERRONEOUS REPORT
The statement tnat the department has
practically decided to limit future bond
purchases 10 a few million u month, Is en-
phatically denied at the department. An
official who does not want his name
mentioned, but who is i'll a position to
speak with authority, said this afternoon,
that there hid been no change whatever in
the policy of the department i'll the matter
of buying bonds, except as Indicated in the
notice issued yesterday, that offers of bonds
held as security for natiol al bank crcula-
ton will not be accepted at present. The
teason for this, he said, was simply because
the deposits for October had already reached
the limit fixed by law. Ii tho ma ter of
future purchases he added that the action
of the department will be governed alto
gether by "the rates at which the offers arc
made ard the exigencies Of the situation -
REASONS FOR THE CHANGR.
'It is an open secret" )" he continued, "that
the department prefers to apply the surplu
to the purchase Of per cent. bonds, as
the loan nearest maturity, and therefore
the one for the payment OF which provision
must be made, but IL must not, therefore,
be taken for granted tnatsthe purchasa Of 4
per cents. is TO be discontinued until the
AIS are all redeemed. 1t is, however,
not likely that any As will he
bought for tho present, at least, unless
there is decline in the price at which they
are offered, or unless some change should
occur in the financial situation, which
would make such a course advisable. To
sum it up, said the official, there win be no
change in the treasury'5 policy unles, some
thing unforeseen renders it necessary"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
ON THE WANE.
sanderson's Prospects for Getting Rid
of the Fever Much Better.

EauOGTSCn PROSPECTS IOr G6UClnS hlO
of the Fever Much Better.
SANDERsoN, FLA, Oct. 12.-Yellow jack
is on the wane here. The cases under treat
menU are improving. Anticipating the re-
moval Of the volunteer physicians and
nurses, the relief committee has petitioned
the beard of health, DR.. Neil Mitchell, pres
ident, To grant days longer stay at this
point to Annie Evons, very experienced
colored nurse, as our resident physicians
are not familiar with the treatment Of the
prevailing disease.
The town is thronged with white and
colored people begging for assistance, as
business is prostrated. The county is
quarantined against from all sides, shutting
up those who would seek work outside
Stores and cotton touses have been robbed,
and this state of things will grow worse, il
not mitigated from outside.
A rumor is current that colored man,
Ben Mattair, while running the quarantine
blockade between here and Starke, was
shot and killed.
William A. Congleton and William Dop-
sons cotton houses were robbed during the
week of several hundred pounds of cotton.
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MAcCLENNY, FLA Oct 12.-This town
is not yet through with the epidemic. as the
following record shows: Monday, Oct &,
new cases, z; deaths, /. Tuesday, Oct. 3,
new cases, g. Eleven people are sick in the
Sherrey family. There are many mora
people here than there is generally thought
to be. We are imprisoned by such a strict
quarantine that in few weeks longer,
unless quarantine is removed, we will be
compelled to make an effort to supply the
wants of the needy. We ave not yet had
an opportunity Of leaving here for Camp
Perry or any other quarantine camp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
REVISION IN FRANCE.
Floquet Threatens to Resign II It Ia
Defeated.

PARIS. Oct. 12.-In an address at poll
tical banquet last night, M. Floquet,
prime minister, although he had been
apprised that majority of the guests were
against the proposition TO revise the consti-
tuition, intimated that the government was
determined TO proceed with the scheme, as
the only remedy for the present situation.
Prime Minister Floquet declares that he
will resign IL the project for revision of the
constitution is rejected or has to be adopted
by majority secured by coalition. He
further declares that he will only accept a
vote OF the republican majority adopting
the nroiect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
A GIRL IN HER TEENS HANGED.
Murder of Girl to Secure Her Cloth
ing the Crime.

UNION SPRINGS, ALA, Oct 12.-PaulIne
Mccoy, a negro girl aged 10, was hanged
here to-day for the murder of Annie Jor-
dan, a 14-year-old white child, last Febru-
ary. The execution was private, only the
necessary persons being admitted. The
crime for which the woman was hanged
was peculiar one. Her victim, Annie
Jordan, strayed away from home in
Montgomery and nothing was heard of her
until her dead body was discovered in a
plum thicket at Three Notch, this county.
Circumstances pointed to Pauline, and she
was arrested with the dead girls clothing
on her. She was found guilty last spring
and sentenced to death. Efforts were
made TO get the governor to interfere, but
TO no avail. No demonstration Of any sort
was made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
NEW YohK CITY DEMOCRATS.
Two Nominations for Congress-Ar
Offer to Fuse.

NEW York, Oct. 12.-The Tammany
democracy of the Thirteenth congressional
district tonight nominated Ashbel 2.
Fitch. Mr.. Fitch was the successful candi-
date on the republican ticket two years ago,
but split off from that party on the ques-
tipn of tariff reform.
s. 8. Cox was renominated tonight for
Congress by the German democrats Of the
Ninth district. Tammany Hall nominated
Mr.. Cox also this evening for the same dis
trict.
The county democracy's committee Of
twenty-four tonight adopted resolutions to
the effect that the interest Of tho Demo-
cratic party demanded unity on the con-
gressional, assembly and board Of aldermen
nominations. A committee Of conference
was appointed TO meet with Tammany Hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Our Till with Morocco.

BRUSSELS, Oct. ia Madrid dispatch
TO the Independence Beige says that there
is a renewal of the conflict between Morocco
and the United States. The latter, says
the dispatch, demands that the authorities
at Fez shall he punished for the arrest Of
the American consul's protege aud that an
indemnity shall be paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
DIR. MACKENzIE'S BOOK.
The Late Emperor's Disease Cancer of
the Larynx.

the Larynx.
LONDON, Oct 12.-Dr. Mackenzie in his
book on the case of the late Emperor Frede-
rick states that after the emperor's death
an attempt was made to entrap him into a
tion should be made. DIR. Mackenzie
was urged TO write his opinion as
to the nature OF the disease, doubtless
in the hope that, thinking himself safe
from exposure, he would answer ambigu-
ously, but he Disconnected his enemies by
declaring the disease cancer of the larynx.
DR.. Mackenzie admits that the published
forecast Of the contents of his book is ac-
curate, and says that he is not aware how
the matter was disclosed He Is much
angered at the premature publication.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Decatur's Daily Docket

MEMPHIS, Oct 12.-The Associated Press
has received the following from Decatur
Ala:
Three new cases have developed in the last
twenty-four hours-Ed Young, Miss Rindy
Parker and Martha Westmoreand (cooredl
One death has occurred, that of Dan Wilkerson
(colored) JEROME COCHRAN, VI. D.
State Health Officer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
To Discuss the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-Senators Vest
and Cockrell are preparing speeches on tae
Mills bill and the Senate substitute, which
they will probably deliver In the Senate
next week. Should circumstances change.
however, they will make them on the stuun
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
jackson Open to Entry.

JACKSON, MISS, Oct. 12.-Quarantine
was raised this morning. A great number
of refugees have returned to the city from
all directions Stores have been ope ed and
business generally resumed. 1t will be sew
era days before passenger trains on any Of
the roads will stop at the depot here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
FERNANDINA's SICK LIST.
Twenty-Six New Patients Added
Car Load of Provisions.

FERHAND1NA, FLA, Oct. 12-The fever
report for the "a hours ending at o'clock
last night is as follows:
Physicians report new cases. ............. 18
The colored auxiliary association reports
now cases.. ....... ......s.......'.........
Total .2e
No deaths occurred so far as reported
The Howard Association greatly regrets
the loss Of tho services Of O. =. Oakes, who
was taken sick yesterday. Hs was most
efficient and hard worker Ia the cause It
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Camn Perrv's Renort.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Surgeon Hutton
telegraphs from Camp Perry that this
MORNINGS report shows the arrival of u
refugees aud the discharge of 35 There
now remain in the camp 140 refugees and
in the fever camp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
OFF for New York.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.--Secretary Fair
child and Speaker Carlisle left for New
York this afternoon TO address the business
men Of New York tomorrow afternoon on
the tariff. They expect to return on Mon
Aau
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
A peadlock bal Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. I2.--The democratic
convention of the Fourth district has been
in session for three days at Monroe. The
two-thirds rule has been adopted. Ninety
one ballots have been taken, the last being
Judge Clinton 1853, Congressman Newton
fA9
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Fever at Green Cove Springs.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ia report Of yell
low fever at Green Cove Springs, Fla, ha S
leen received at the marine hospital
bureau,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Mnd Rnnla Ghaatlv Horro

WIKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct 12--Detective
James O'Brien OF the Lehign Valley rail
road visited the stricken towns to-day and
endsavored 70 prepare a complete list of the
dead. He has the names tonight Of sixty
three.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
End of the Conference.

New York, Oct. 12.-The conference OF
the national democratic executive commit
tee being over, the distinguished commit
teemen are departing one by one for home.
Only few of tho committee were present
at headuuarters to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
Postmasters Confirmed

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The Senate has
confirmed the following postmasters: u.
Smith, Gadsden, Ala. w. X. Kelly. Fer
nandina, Fla. B. s. Chase, Natchez. Miss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
MR.. FARQUHAR OBJECTS.

Mr.. Farquhar of New York, however,
objected to Mr.. Oates request. II the House
started to print the essays Of outsiders, it
might as well print democratic campaign
book.
Several efforts we're made to secure an
adjournment or recess until evening, but
they we're all rejected. For the first time
in two weeks "a roll call was ordered, the
motion being to adjourn. The motion was
defeated by vote of 25 yeas 10 43 nays.
A Subsequent motion TO adjourn prevailed.
aud by vote of 80 yeas TO 81 nays the
House adjourned until Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13

LONDON, Oct. 12.-Mr Levi, proprietor
Of the Daily Telegraph. Is dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
NO ROOM FOR ESSAYS.
A Request to Print One in the Con-
Rressional Record Refused.

II ODo4OIIt11 IsUCOI u HsSKUobO'
WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-In the House to-
day, Mr.. Oates of Alabama asked consent
to print in the Record some remarks upon
ths subject of the tariff. 1t was due to the
House to state that what he desired to print
was an essay by G.. w. Stone, chief justice
OF the supreme court Of Alabama, and was
more Of legal than political argument.
Mr.. O'Neill Of Pennsylvania had no OBJ
lection 10 the request, but he expressed his
disa appointment that Mr.. Oates had not
aske unanimous consent for the passage of
his final adjournment resolution, to which
he (Mr. O'NeilD was sure there would be no
objection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13
ConeuI to Cornac.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.--The President
has nominated Z. p. Earle of Alabama "a
be consul of the United Sta es at Cuguac.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-13

LONDON, Oct. 12--A rich petroleum well
has been discovered at Auderton, Z
Cheshire.
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THE sUB-TRoPIcAL.

Inc following circular was issued To-Day: :
OFFICE FLORIDA SuB-TRoPIcAL EXPOSITION,
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct. IL, 1883. (
To the Citizens of Florida:
The management OF the Florida Suh-Tropical
Exposition hereby gives public notice that the
exposition will be opened on Jan IS, 1882. The
yellow fever epidemic in Jacksonville neces-
sarly limited the comprehensive plans for al
terations and additions to the plant Of the ex-
position contemplated by the board of direc-
tors, but it must not close the doors OF the
buildings through which 5000 delighted people
passed this year praising the resources Of
Florida and the energy of her people. such
improvements as our means and efforts
can effect will be made. 1t rests now with the
friends Of the exposition to max the second
annual see son more successful than the first
If ever our state required the united efforts Of
all her sons now is the time, and every strong
arm should be raised in the interest Of progress
and prosperity. Let not our troubles discourage
us Other communities have recovered from
disaster by fire. flood and epidemic through the
pluck and energy Of their citizens, and we can
do the same. We have the reputation OF being
an enterprising people Let us deserve the
distinction. b. +. DILLON,
Acting President.
r,uAprWaQ q AnANa gacratarv
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-27

Grover Cleveland is the only clergy.
mans son who has ever been elected Presi-
dent, though Arthur's father was q clergy
man. He was not. however, elected Presi-
dent The fathers of the Virginia Presi.
dents-wa shin9ton, Jefferson. Madison
and Monroe-were planters. John Tyler's
father was lawyer and . statesman, and
John Adams. the father OF John Quincy
Adams, was by profession q lawyer.
Grants father was u tanner. Hayes father
. mcrch ant, and the fathers OF Garfield.
Lincoln, Pierce, Fillmore, Polk, Van Buren,
and Jackson were farmers. The chances
for the Presidency in the rast have thus
been with the farmers boys, and out Of
the eighteen Presidents elected by the poo
pie only enc has been . parsons son. Presi-
dent Cleveland never went 10 college, and
Washington, jackson. Van Buren,, Taylor,
FILLMORE, Lincoln and johnson had no
college training. John Adams was edu.
Gated at Harvard. Thomas Jefferson stud
led Latin ut William and Mary and Madi-
son probably used pony TRANSACTIONS while
he was at Princeton. Monroe and Tyler
were also students at William and Mary,
at Williamsburg. and John Quincy Adams
graduated ut Harvard. Harrison was col.
Iege-bred. Pierce was good mathemati-
cal student At Bowdoin College, and Blu
chanan went to school at Dickinson COL
lege. General Grant was the only Presi.
dent who had . military education. Ruther.
ford Hayes was educated ut Kenyon Col.
lege. Garfield studied at Williams. and
Arthur was schooled at Union College.