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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
SESSION OF THE SENATE.
PADDoCR's PURE FOOD BILL oc-
CUPIEs MOST OF THE DAY.

a Vote about to Be Taken on It's Final
Passage, When it Was Suggested
That 1t Should Be Printed Before Be-
ing Voted on on Account OF the Nu-
merous Amendments.
WASHINGTON, March SIN the Senate
this morning, after the usual routine busi-
ness of the presentation Of petitions and
memorials and the reference of miscella-
neous resolutions. the calendar was taken
up, and ia an hour thirty bills were passed,
all OF which had originated in the Senats.
They were principally private relief bills and
few public building bills
At 2 o'clock the pure food bill was taken
up as unfinished business. !" the question be-
ing on Mr.. Coke's amendment to strike out
sections and 8. Mr.. Faulkner moved To
amend the seventh section by striking out
the words THAT every person manufacture
log or exposing for sale Or delivery to the
purchaser any drug or article of food" and
inserting In lieu thereof the words ''thae
every person who manufactures for ship
ment and delivers for transportion from
any state or territory 60 any
StSs other or state .r,,c1s territory socs any
oAPOooo
livers to purchaser any drug or article Of
food received from a state or territory
other than the state or territory in which he
exposes for sale. or delivers said drug or
article OF food. and which article is In the
original unbroken package. shall furnish
samples, etc." The amendment was agreed
to, Mr.. Paddock saying that it was quite ac-
ceptable to him and an Improvement on the
original phraseology.
ooKEs AMENDMENT.
A vote was taken on Mr.. Coke's motion
10 strike out sections and s, and was re-
jected-yeas 30, nays 80. Mr.. Hawley was
the only republican who voted yea and
Messrs. Cockrell and Faulkner the only
democrats who voted nay.
Mr.. Cockrell moved 20 strike out section
Q, and it was agreed to. 1t declared that
violations OF the act should be held to imply
knowledge and intent on the part of the
Accused.)
The second and other sections were
amended so as to restrict their application
to original unbroken packages.
Mr.. Morgan moved an additional section
providing for the prosecution of cases In
any district court Of the United States and
for the seizure and conhscation of articles
by process Of libel or condemnation, the
proceeds 20 be paid into the treasury. 1t
was agreed to.
A vote was about TO be taken on the pas
sage OF the bill when 1t was suggested that,
as It had been amended so extensively, 10
should be printed before being voted on.
1t was. therefore. ordered TO be printed.
The Senate then, at 2:90 O'Clock, went
| into executive session. The doors were re-
| opened ct 4:25 o'clock, when message from
the House announcing the death of Repre-
| sentative Kendall was presented. Mr..
Blackburn offered the usual resolutions OF
respect and coincidence. which were agreed
TO; and the Vice President appointed Messrs.
Pasco, Hansbrough, Chiffon, Warren and
Gibson Of Maryland to represent the Senate
at the funeral. The Senate then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Railroad Men Meet.

ATLANTA, Ga. March 8.-Representa-
tives Of all the railroads In the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association and
the Mississippi Valley Association, which
were recently consolidated and organized
into the Southern Traffic Association, as
sembled here to-day TO hold the first meet
ing Of the new organization. The meeting
will last several days. Much business is to
come up besides the adjustment OF freight
rates throughout the territory OF the new
association. Nothing was given out for
publication to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
RUssIA's TYPHus HPIoRMro.

The Gear Incensed at the Incompe-
tency OF His Ministers. i'll
LONDON, March S.--The Chronicles Sc.
Petersburg correspondent says: Hunger
typhus is causing terrible mortality in all
the famine districts. Serious lack OF doc
tors, nurses and medicines is complained of.
The daughter of Gen. Radetsky, the de-
fender of Snipka pass, has died OF typhus
fever contracted while nursing sick
peasants Rev. Mr.. Francis of the AmerI-
can church here Is just recovering from an
attack Of typhus fever In the Alexandria
hospital. The ozar is incensed ht the In
competence OF the ministers TO deal with
the famine. The greatest disorder prevails
throughout the empire and Is daily increas-
ing This fact is regarded as evidence OF
the impossibility OF governing from st.
Petersburg"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
MURDER AT MAYPORr.
A Negro Picks a Quarrel With Another
and Kills Him.

- H6kTO EiCkb u NZubEESl Win AnOtQeT
and Kills Him.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March S.--Last
night about $50 o'clock at Mayport a mu-
latto named Jim Lipscomb shot and killed
Albert Massey, another negro. Yesterday
Lipscomb came to this city and purchased
a new pistol, at the same time depositing
his money in the State Bank Of Florida.
He returned to Mayport and
had been there some time
when he saw Massey cutting wood In front
Of his store and going up to him accused
him Of having stolen bottle OF rum from
him by saying: "What in - did you
steal that bottle Of rum for7' To this
Massey replied that he did no
such thing and the man who
said he did was a liar. Lipscomb then used
very abusive language, well sprinkled with
insults and invectives, which TO some degree
irritated Massey, who, however, continued
TO cut wood, trying to laugh itoif. He
would occasionally tell Lipscomb to
stop, but was paid no attention
70. Massey. fearing danger, moved Off,
still holding his ak. Lipscomb followed,
and when about thirty feet from Messey
fred. The bullet struck Massey Ia the eye
causing almost instant death. Lipscomb
was arrested here to-day by Policeman
Fritz and lodged Ia jail. II Is believed that
he 10 an exsconYict from Alabama.
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A CLASH OF AUTHORITY.
State and Federal Authorities in @
Row Over Mooushiners.

State and Federal Authorities in @
Row Over Mooushinera,
COLUMBIA, s. c.. March s.--The United
States authorities are interfering with
Gov. Holt Of North Carolina and Gov. Till
man of South Carolina. Last fall John w.
HASTE. George Stiggall, Frank Pierce and
Will Benton, revenue officers, arrested
Henry and Monroe HiRhtower in Chester
field county. South Carolina, for violating
the revenue law in North Carolina and
carried them to Monroe. N. c., for fm-
prisonment. These officers were indicted
FOR assault and battery and for
riot, but were not captured
until within a few days ago,
when they were imprisoned In Monroe.
The governor of South Caroline demanded
them Of Gov. Holt, and the requisitiof was
granted. Now the United States authori.
ties step in and summon the prisoners and
officers to appear before Judge Dick at
Greensboro, N. c., tomorrow. As the
question of states rights ls involved, the
outcome of the case will be watched with
much interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
oUEBECs ELECTIONS
Msrcier Loses His Majority in th
IeoislatI1ra

Msrcier Loses His Majority In the
Legislature.
MONTREAL, March s.-The general cleo
tions for tho province of Quebec were held
to-day. The weather was fine and very
heavy vote was polled The Mercier party
has sustained most signal defeat. At the
close of the polls the vote stood, So conserva-
tives. 10 Mercierites, s Independents. All
the cabinet ministers In the De
Boucherville !, government haveE been
returned. Four members In
the late Mercier government were de-
feated. Mercier himself was reelected by
$50 majority. Seventy -three members
constitute full house in the Quebec legis-
lature. Mercier had majority In the old
legislature of 26. Omitting the inde-
pc Dents, De Bouchervillo's majority in the
new bouse will be 36.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
KENDALL'S DEATH.
rhe House Adjourns as a Mark OF Re-
enact To Hia Mnr,nnrrr

The House Adjourns as a Mark OF Re-
spect to ais Memory.
WASHINGTON, March SIN his prayer
this morning. the chaplain of the House
feelingly referred to the death Of Repre-
sentative Kendall or Kentucky.
After Mr., McMillin Of Tennessee had
given notice that he would tomorrow call
up for consideration the free wool bill, Mr..
McCreary OF Kentucky announced to the
House the death of his colleague, Mr..
Kendall, and, as a mark Of respect to the
memory of the deceased, the House ad-
journed. The speaker appointed the follow
ing committee to take an order respecting
the funeral ceremonies: Messrs Paynter,
Msnsur, Amerman. Bailey, Owens, Wilson
Of kentucky and Belknap.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
BARNErT's FLIGHT.
His Wife Accused OF Beating Him and
Using Bad Words.


Using Bad Words.
ATLANTA. Ca. March s.-Frcm to-day's
developments, Stewart Barnett, son Of the
late N. @. Barnett. secretary Of stats, who
disappeared last week leaving young wife
behind, seems TO have been a genuine hem
peoked husband A letter from young Bar
nstts mother, who Is now in New Orleans,
and who wrote to friend here 70 get him
70 advise her son, ID made public to-day. In
the letter MIRA Barnett says: As one who
loelieve honored and respected my husband,
come 10 you in grief more poignant than
IL death had claimed my son. You know
he married, and his wife has proved TO be q
perfect virago, aud beats him when he
does not accede to her wishes.
Hets poor but honest and honorable, and |
have always taught him to fear debt, and
when he cannot give her what she demands,
she fiies into rage and gives him blows,
ana, what Is worse, words that fall upon bis
heart like molten lead"
THR wIFE's STORY.
The wife OF young Barnett, who Is living
on Crew street with her mother, when In
terviewed to-day said she had slapped her
husband playfully, but denied with sus>
picton OF laughter In her pretty eyes that
she had ever beaten him. She reiterated
her suspicion that her husband had gone
of with another woman. and
emphasized the assertion with
she had always been dutiful wife. Short
ly after young Barnett married he and his
wife separated After while they began
to live together again until recent rupture
occurred, when he consulted lawyer about
obtaining divorce. Mr.. Barnett said he
could not live with his wife and was going
away. He left openly, his friends say, and
VIII return, but not to renew his marital
ties. He left for relief from matrimonial
infelioity is the way his friends put It.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
IN A RECEIvBR's HANDS.
A Land Company's Stockholders Tr
ing TO Settle a Row.

A Land Company's Stockholders Try
ing TO Settle Row.
KNOXVILLE. TENN, March 6.-The Cher
okee Land Company went into the hands of
receiver to-day, with assets Of s6OO, 900
and liabilities less than $4,000. The COM
panv owns 600 acres Of land Immediately
across the Tennessee river from Knox
vile. Lots were selling freely
at price equal to 5000 an acre.
The trouble was caused wholly
by nonresident stockholders holding about
one-third Of the stock who were endeavor-
ing to contrSl the policy Of the company
The majority holders offered them all the
money invested by them, with per cent
interest and 10 per cent. bonus, but the
offer was rejected. The assets are 80 much
in excess of the liabilities that the receiver
ship will be only temporary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
AUGUSTA TO HEAR SAM JONES.

An Auditorium to Be Built to Hold
5000 Persons.
AUGUSTA, GA, March SIT is learned
Tonight that Sam Jones has accepted an
unanimous invitation of the methodist
churches in Augusta TO hold a protracted
meeting here beginning April 1. A special
auditorium will be built for the occasion to
seat 5000 people. Sam Jones left Augusta
In disgust the last time he attempted a pro-
tracted meeting here, and during the past
ten years has repeatedly refused TO come
here He said hell was yawning right under
Augusta and the city was only waiting for
the chance to drop in. A few weeks ago he
delivered his lecture "Get There" here and
no doubt the complimentary reception
which was given him has induced him to
give Augusta another trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A RUSH TO OKLAHOMA.

Negroes Quitting Arkansas TO Go to
Oklahoma.
HELENA, ARK, March S.-The exodus Of
colored people from this part Of the state to
Oklahoma still continues. Already the
negro population of this country has been
visibly decreased by emigration. Thirty
families will leave here tomorrow for the
land of promise. while others will follow as
soon as they get the money to defray their
expenses. Poor crops and hard times are
the causes for the move. Oklahoma seems
to be the destination of the emigrants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
BRANCH-srM

Augusta the Scene of a Wedding In
High Social Circles.
AUGUSTA, GA, March 8.--The marriags
OF Miss Mary Branch, daughter Of Col.
Thomas P. Branch, to John Calhoun
Simonds OF Charleston tonight was a bril-.
liant affair. The marriage occurred In the
First Presbyterian church in the presence
of a large crowd. There were sixteen
couples of attendants. The reception at the
brides home was very elegant. Gas fxt-
ures were erected in front of the dwelling
for the occasion. making arches and pyra-
mids Of lights under different colored shades.
while blazing star OF tiny gas gets was
suspended just over the front gate. Mr..
and Mrs. Slmonds Left for st. Augustine to-
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
AN Improbable Rumor.

ANTWERP, March a.-The Handelsbiad
says that the United States government
recently made an offer to the King Of Bel
GUM to purchase the Congo Free State and
to defray all the expenses incurred by Bel.
gium In connection with that country and
also to pay an indemnity TO Belgium. The
paper adds thst the king rejected the
American governments proposal. The
cfrclaa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Thomas Dies From His Wound.

LUMPKIN. Ga, March s.--J. NJ. Thomas
OF Louvale, Stewart county. was shot by
DR.. w. w. Peek ia an encounter last Tues
day. Mr.. Thomas died Sunday at 10
o'clock. This throws a gloom over the
village OF Louvale, as the parties were ado
joining neighbors. The matter will undergo
legal investigation. The difficulty occurred
about the burning Of twelve panels OF
fence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A WIFE MURDERER HANGED.
He Faced Death With Entire Disregard
of les Horrors.

WLKRsBARRE, PA, March s.-Charles
Wall was hanged in the prison yard Of the
Wyoming county Jail at Tunkhannock,
this morning, for the murder of his wife,
Never in the history Of executions in this
county did a human being face deathOn the
scafold with more disregard of their
awful surroundings. In his cell all the morn
ing Wall laughed and joked and for over
two hours before his execution be inaulged
in profane remarks. He gave no, signs
whatever OF sorrow or repentance, claim
ing all the time that he was innocent and
knew nothing OF the crime. tie denied TO
the last any knowledge Of the killing Of bis
wife. His death was caused by straDgula-
zion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
oERMANY's GUELPH FUND.
Bismarck Not Afraid to Have the Ex.
penditures Made Public,


BERLIN, March S.-The Hamburger
Nachrichten, in an article inspired by
Prince Bismarck. replies to-day to state
ment which has appeared in several papers
that much uneasiness is felt at Friedrichs-
ruhe prince Bismarck's home), owing to
the impending publication by the govern
ment OF the receipts of the
Guelph fund and the expenditures
made from that fund In connection
with the German secret service. Prince
Bismarck had practical control OF this fund,
and it has been charged in some quarters
that he administered 1t TO Garry his own
points. The Hamburger Ndchrichten de-
MES that Prince Bismarck feels any uneAsi-
ness concerning the matter, aud adds that If
he published the manner In which the fund
bad been applied, IL would be very unpleas-
ant to those persons who are at present at
lacking him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A CHINAMAN FAILS.
His Customers Ate Too Much and 9th
ers Not Enough.

HIS Lustomers Ate TOO MUCH and 9th
ers Not Enough.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. March Sway
Lee, popular Chinese restauranteur OF
Bay street. made an assignment this morn
fog for the benefit of his creditors. and his
business will 60 into the hands Of a re-
ceiver. Thomas jackson. justice Of the
peace, was made assignee. In the several
years that Lee has done business
in jacksonville be has made great many
friends who will be pleased 10 know that he
has almost completely absorbed American
civilization. His failure was due, as he
says, 20 the feet that bis patrons ate too
much and those who was not his patrons
ate too little. This Is the first Chlnaman
who has ever failed Ia Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
ROBBED By a BooKkBEPER.
$4,000 Lost and Won In Policy
Shops In Ten Years.


Shops In Ten Years.
NEW YORK, March s.-WiIliam A. Losey,
of No. 526 Monroe street, Brooklyn. who
has been for eleven years the confidential
bookkeeper for Madison Bros. g. Co., pro-
prietors of a paper warehouse at No. IS
Hickman street. was arrested to-day and
locked up at police headquarters, charged
with embezzlement. His peculations have
extended over period of about two years
past, aud in that time he had taken over
$3l. 900 Of the firms money. This he in-
vested In different policy shops In this city.
In the same time he had won
in playing policy $4,000, which he
spent again in policy. making his total loss
amount to over $64 900. Seven of the
policy dealers with whom he did business
were also put under arrest and held for
examination. The firm did not suspect its
bookkeeper until the discovery of crooked
work in the books on Saturday last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
FIamee: IN 3 Trunk Factorr.

BiRMsenAM, Ala. March 8 Fire this
morning in Turner Bros trunk factory
caused loss Of about $3.50 on tho stock,
which was insured for $1,000. The Levy
Commission Company IN tha same build
Ing Loaf $1,000 on stock; with insurance OF
fl.500 The loss on the building was
5000, covered by Insurance.. f1s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A FIGHT OVER A CROSSING.
Passsic City's Fire Department Route
a Railroad Force


PAssAIc, N. J., March s.-There Is q
stubborn controversy between the city au-
thorities and the Erie Railway Company
about a street crossing, which the city
wishes to establish where the railway
intersects fine new avenue. The railway
company has swarmed the spot with
italian laborers aud torn out all work done
by the city until to-day, when the city au-
thorities accepted the gage Of battle thrown
down by the railway. Several hundred
Italians proceeded to destroy the work done
by the city while engines were run back
and forth over the crossing. Fire engines
turned five streams of water on the entire
railway outfit and routed Ii in a few
minutes. The city ia at present master Of
the situation. The trouble arose from some
proposed legislation set on foot by the rail-
way company, which the city authorities
consider altogether one-sided.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Drew Dies From His Wound.

LOWELL, MASS. March S.-Edward s.
Drew, who shot his wife dead and then shot
himself last Sunday, died to-day. Before
be died Drew admitted that he shot his
wife. but did not state the cause OF the
trouble between them. Jealousy. IL IL sup
nosed. profnpted the decd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A Fever-Infected Steamer.

NEW YoRK, March s-The steamship
Rossi. which arrived here this morning
from Santos. Brazil. was detained at quar-
rantlne. Yellow fever broke out among
the crew while at santos and tue frat mate,
engineer and one seaman died.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Duliness OF the Iron Trade.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March s.-Twelve
per cent because of the low price of iron.
OF some 10000 mon affected less than
hundred showed their objection by quitting
and their places were easily filed. There
will be no strike, the men understanding
the situation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Holman Ill.

WASHINGTON. March 8-Representauv
Holman Of Indiana has been added to the
overgrown sick list. He has not been In
the House for two days, but is not seriously
i'll. He had the grip last winter and since
then has been sub iect 20 frequent attacks of
cold in various shapes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
County Option in Iowa.

Dies MONIES, IA, March S.-The Iowa
prohibition law was practically wiped OUT
OF existence to-day. The state Senate by
vote Of 81 to % adopted the Catch bill,
which allows county option. There is little
doubt that the measure will receive the ap-
provel OF the governor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
GEN. SCROFIBLD IN PERIL.

n OHrrIag5 III W nICn d8 WAa Riding
Overturned.
WASHINGTON, j March S.-This morning
as Gen. Schoheldo was driving to the war,
state and navy building. his carriage was
run into by an express wagon. The wheels
of the carriage were blocked aud the car
riage overturned. 1t was found necessary
90 remove the general through window,
but fortunately he was not hurt beyond re-
ceiving rather severe shock. His escape
was due TO the GOODNESS of his driver, who
managed to control the horses, notwith-
standing the overturning of the carriage,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
No More Free Bread.

VIENNA, March 8.-Tbe police Of this city
have issued orders forbidding further dis
tribution Of free bread here to persons who
are out OF employment and are III needy
circumstances t.Ucf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Hawaii,a LanisIatura.

HONOLULU, March THE returns, now
complete. show that the coming legislature
is composed Of majority of the members
that may be classed as liberals or opposed to
missionary infiuencesm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Italy,s Malavita Society.

ROME, March S.-The police ofTaranto
have arrested 1873 persons suspected of being
members of society known as the Malas
vita, the principle object Of which is
brigandaQe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
Germ apv's Education Bin.

BERLIN, March Sit Is learned on good
authority that the government is ready to
compromise with the opposition and meet
the objections made to the education bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A Rumor of a Combine Denied.

JACKSON. MISS, March 6.-Mauager
Todd Of the Capitol City oil works denies
the report that the cotton seed oil mills OF
Mississippi have combined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-09
A CREW EATS A DOG.

The Schooner Winnie Lowrey Without
Provisions at Sea.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA, March 8. Capt.
Adams Of the schooner Andrew Adams,
from Demerara. reports that he spoke on
March 2, the schooner Winnie Lowrey,
from Hayti for New York, ffty-ave days
out, and supplied her with provisions. The
crew we're In a starving condition, and had
killed and eaten dog the previous day.
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BLAINB'5 ILLNESS.
A Suspicion That He Is Sicker Than
Is Given Out.

WASHINGTON, March 8.-There is reason
for believing that Secretary Blaine is a
sicker man than the official bulletins admit,
and this belief is very general There has
been certainly the usual amount of
diplomatic prevarication about his condi-
tioD. He has not, for example, transacted
business at his residence since Wednesday,
and he does not expect to be at the cabinet
meeting Monday. He is i'll with the grip In
severe form and convalescence when it
comes must be slow.
"He is no BETTER" was the outgiving at
his residence just before the doors were
closed for the night.