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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
PAY OF THE PENSIONERS.
The senate COmmitsee Reports Two
Appropriation Bills.

Washington, Feb. 3.--The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations this morning or
dered the pension and the military acad-
emy appropriation bills to be reported
tomorrow
The estimates for the pension bill
amounted to S14i, ,325, $40. The Senate COM
mittee increased II by $527G0, the two
items of increase being $4,000 for fees
and expenses of examining surgeons, and
S2,l6O for rent of pension agencies. AS il
Will be reported to the Senate the bin will
carry $l4l, BIS. $50. For the current year.
$4l,3Sl $40 was appropriated. AS this bill
passed the House, il was provided that
during the fiscal year. 1897, whenever a
claim for pension under the act Of Jan
70, 1890 has been or should
be rejected, suspended or dis
missed and new application
shall have been filed and a pension has
been, or shall hereafter be- allowed in
such claim, such pension shall date from
the time of the filing of the first applica-
tion, provided the evidence IN the case
shall show a pensionable disability to
have existed at the time of filing such
first application, anything in any law or
ruling of the department to the contrary
understanding. The Senate committee
struck out the limitation conhning such
action to the fiscal year 1881 and made
the provision general in its application
until the law may, in the wisdom OF con-
gresS, be repealed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
KENTUCKY's DEADLOCK.
BIacISburn's Friends Claim 1t Means
His Success or No Election.

MS OF No ElttAAOns
Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 3.-The senatorial
ballot to-day resulted as follows: Hunter,
30; Blackburn, 46; scattering, Il; necessary
to q choice, 81.
The senatorial deadlock is apparently
as far from a solution as ever. This morn
ing's ballot developed nothing to vary the
monotOny of the situation, but politicians
anticipate lively times before the week is
out. Senator Ogilvie, dem, who was i'll,
has arrived and Senator Beckham, dem,
who was elected Saturday in Nelson coun-
ty to succeed Senator Wilson, deceased,
will come tomorrow. This makes the as
sembly again tie on joint ballot, and it
is thought the republicans will report and
act favorably on the contest of Dunlap
and Werner, unseating two democrats.
What the Senate would do in case this
Is done, is not known, but 1t is certain
that Blackburn's friends are more hope
ful, and openly assert that Hunter is de-
feated. They claim that the logic of the
situation now means Blackburn or no
body.
on the other hand the Hunter forces
show equally as much confidence in their
ability to elect Hunter before the week
is out
In the vote to-day the sound money men
divided, Holloway, Hayward, Jones, Rice
Spreight, Violet and Walker voting for
McCreary; Wessinger and Carroll for
Carlisle, and Poor for Bate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
A run ON A BANK.
The state Institution mt Orlando
Wenthers Local Panic.

Orlando, Fla, Feb. IA run started
on the state bank OF this place immedi-
ately upon opening the doors this MORN
ing and kept up until shortly before 70
o'clock, at which hour the last Of the
tmid ones seemed to have drawn out
their balances or satisfied themselves that
there was no occasion for the stampede.
During the run several prominent men
made large deposits. thus demonstrating
their faith IN the institution. Long be-
fore the close of business the excitement
abated and all was serene.
J.. 9. Massey, president of the bank was
notified yesterday of the proposed rum
but did not deem IL necessary to take
any steps to Increase the volume OF funds
as he felt they were substantially fortified
for the emergency. During the run he
stated that the bank could stand the pres
sure for a week, If necessary. His conf
dence and the confidence of those who
made large deposits during the run had
the effect Of quieting the timid ones. The
days business, so far as deposits go,
has been one of the best OF the entire
winter. 1t Is believed that this run viii
have the effect of strengthening the
confidence Of the people In the bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
MKINLEY's CANDIDACY.
The Ohio COngressmen Meet 10 Dis
cuss His Ghnnces.

Cuss hhAn 10ahGGHs
Washington, Feb. 3.-All the republican
members of the Ohio delegation in con-
gress, with the exception of Senator sher-
man and Representatives Watson, Fem
ton, Dewitt and Beach, met tonight in
the apartments of Representative Gros-
venor. in the Cochran hotel, to discuss
the prospects of Maj. Mckinley for the
nomination of his party at st. Louis II
was stated after the meeting that Senator
Sherman was not expected TO be present,
and of the other absentees one was sick
and three out of town. The reported OBJ
ject of the meeting was to indorse Maj.
McKinley's candidacy, but this was not
done, and probably will not be done by the
delegation, on the ground that there Is
no necessity for it after Maj. Mckinley
has been approved as a prospective presf-
Dental nominee by the Ohio republican
state convention. The strength of Mai
Mckinley throughout the country in COM
parison with that of the other party cam
didates for the nomination was discussed
the entire time of the meeting being con-
sumed in this exchange of views. It was
decided that weekly meetings OF the del
egation should be held, and an adjourn
ment was taken until next Monday night
at the same place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
STAGGERER FOR SILvERITES.
GOV. ATKINSON REFUSES TO COME
OUT FOR ONE CONVENTION.

He Meets Their Slick Scheme by Re-
plying That the Matter Is One for
the state Committee to settIe-Tha
Governor Says IL Would Not he be-
coming in Him to Try TO Influence
the Action Of the Committee.
Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 3.-Gov. Atkinson re-
fuses TO be drawn into the trap set for
him by the Constitution and its allies i'm
the one convention scheme. His reply to-
day to the proposition put 20 hina yes
terday by the one convention schemers.
who proposed to abandon their conten-
tion II he should openly so advise. shows
that he is much too sensible a man to all
low himself to be used as a catspaw td
pun chestnuts out of the fire for any fac
tion. The conference Of Saturday night.
at which this brilliant proposition was
evolved. evidently reckoned without re-
liable information as to the governors
ideas on the subject. 1t was either this
or realizing tire embarrassment OF their
conduct, which Is sure to have a disa-
sreeable effect politically, theyl deter-
mined TO play the last card trying to
draw the governor into the game 90 bean
the brunt of the responsibility, but his
excellency was too prudent and loyal 10
the party to be caught IN any such preulC~
ament and with the last card OF the ona
convention schemers played on a losing
deal IL Is now quite probable that thd
campaign Will peter out and the one con-
ventiOn schemers be lost in the shufiies
with only the irritating recollection on
another hascO to remind them of tha
game.
AS stated In these dispatches last night,
Gov. Atkinson refused to be interviewed
on the proposition yesterday, because he
does not talk politics on Sunday. When
seen at the executive office this morning
he was ready with his reply to the propo-
some thought, and saw the cOlored citi-
zen in the wood pile.
IF l. should answer the proposition az
al" he said to the Morning News corre-
spondent and / do not know that Il -
necessary, / should say that this question
is one for the state executive committee
and IL would not be becoming in me 10
try to influence the committees action
by personal Views upon IT, There Is In
fact no reason why / should be drawn
into the matter one way or the other.
The committee Is composed of men who
have the welfare of the party at heart,
and II the question OF consolidating the
two state conventions is brought before
them when they meet ] think they are
able to dispose OF II. They are men in
whom have every confidence. and what
ever they do l shall be satisfied with
their action"
The governors refusal to come to the
rescue of the one convention scheme is
regarded here as the Knockout blow to
the plan, and II Is predicted that it Will
not he an issue by the time the state COM
mittee meets, which v not be before
three months yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
RoME's BRoKEN BANK.
The Entire Surplus and Undivided
Profits of $4,000 wiped out.

Profits of $4,000 Wiped out.
Rome' N. Y, Feb. alt has been learned
that the Fort Stanwix National Bank has
been carrying paper to the amount of $6O,-
COO or more for the Jones Canning Conn
pany of Baltimore, upon which it has been
unable to realize, and that the note which
Cashier Barnard left exonerating Book
keeper Sillenbeck, and taking all tha
blame on himself refers 10 this.
There Is also said to be in the bank
paper of the late firm of X. NJ. Bingham
a. Co., representing $4,000 on which all but
about $4,000 has been paid, but nothing
credited. There are also notes of the
late ID. b. Prince to the amount of $4,000
which cannot be realized upon. Mr.. Bar
nard was the assignee of the estate OF
the late George Clarke, the great land
owner and there is more or less Of this
paper in the bank.
All these things, together with the mis-
cellaneous papers, which are worthless or
nearly so, will, 1t is believed, wipe QUO
the entire surplus and undivided profits.
amounting to $40 000 The stock holders
of the bank are quite positive that tho
institution will be able to pay depositors
dollar for dollar.
The Rome Savings Bank this afternoon
resumed business. 1t was prepared for n
run, but none was made.
The name OF the Baltimore company IL
the j. WinsloW Jones Packing Company.
1t is stated that this company has $50 600
of drafts in the Fort Stanwix bank. In
Dun's report for January 1885, the Jones'
company is given no rating 1t is safd
eled through this section purchasing the
output of canning factories, and through
the acquaintance thus formed the conn
pany established a credit at the bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
FIVE INSTEAD OF SEVEN.
Gordon Was Wrongly Paired on the
Free Coinage BiII.

Washington, Feb. 3.-when the vote on
the Jones free coinage substitute for the
bond bill was taken in the Senate, the
pairs were as follows, the first named
against free silver: Aldrich with Hans
brough, Brice with Wolcott Cullom with
Blackburn, Quay with Morgan, Sewen
with Gordon, Smith with Dubois.
This is equivalent to recording Senator
Gordon's vote in favor of the Substitute
Gen. Gordon is supposed to have been
wrongly paired. He was against the Jones
instructions to Senator Pasco, in charge
Of pairs for the democrats. Not knowing
with certainty as to Gen. Gordon's desire
on this particular vote Senator Pasco
permitted his usual political pair. Sena-
tor SeWell, to stand. 1t Is claimed that If
Gordon had been present and voted the
free silver majority would have been two
less, or five instead of seven
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
FATAL wRECII OF THE FREIGHT.
The BODY of n WIdeIy-KnOwn Oper-
ator Found In the Debris

New Orleans, Feb. S.-When the Louis
Vile apd Nashville freight train of TWEEN
ty-two cars plunged into the open draw
bridge at the Rigoletts thirty-one miles
east Of here, on the morning Of Jan. T. Il
was thought a number of tramps had
gone down I'm the cars and that all were
drowned. Some were subsequently ac-
counted for, but all the train crew agreed
that there was a telegraph operator rid
ing In one of the cars. His name could
not be learned and the fate OF the un-
known operator remained somewhat in
doubt until yesterday, when the body of
Thomas A. Fenton, a well known opera
tor. was found I'm the channel lie was
about 40 years old and was for many years
connected with the Chicago Associated
Press In New York and Chicago. and was
well known all over the country. At one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Arthur BnlfOur Speaks in Favor of
Friendship.

London, Feb. 3.-The Right Hon. Ar
thur ]. Balfour. first lord of the treasury
delivered speech at Bristol tonight. He
announced that the government would in
troduce a bill in the House Of Commons
to increase the aid given to sectarian
schools. He made an incidental allusion
to Great Britain's foreign relations and
said he felt that England and the United
States would work together. each In its
own sphere, to promote and extend the
Anglo-Saxon ideas of liberty If, he de-
clared Great Britain was in alliance with
the United States, she could fulfill the du-
ties providence had intrusted to her and
need not fear foreign foe nor internal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Bayard READY 10 Resign.

London Feb. 3.-The United Press learns
that Hon. Thomas Il. Bayard, the United
States ambassador here. has authorized
President Cleveland to announce his res
ignation in the advent of vote adverse
to him upon the House of Representatives
resolution censuring him for his utterances
in his speeches in Edinburgh and else
rrhara In Greaf Britain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
HIGH WATER IN ARKANSAS.
The Ouachita River Higher Than I'm
Many Years.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 3.--Reports from
points along the Ouachita river say that
the stream Is higher than for years past.
The loss on property is great. The coun-
try beyond Camden for miles Is under
water The river Is still rising, and fears
OF a flood as disastrous as that Of 1888 are
expressed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
A CRUEL GOVERNOR GENERAL.
He FIeeces His own Government and
Allows PeOpIe TO BE Murdered.

London, Feb. "a dispatch to the Cen
trail News from Lisbon says that r. de
Andrade, governor general of Goa, the
Portuguese colony in India, has been re-
called by the government. Goa has been
the scene of a revolt against the Portu-
gese authorities and a number of the
troops there Joined the rebels. 1t has
been discovered that the kilograms sent
to Lisbon by de Andrade telling of bloody
combats with and victories over the reb-
els We're apocryphal. In his dispatch he
mentioned officers who We're worthy of
distinction for the valor displayed by
them in the face of the enemy These
officers, it transpires, are personal
friends of the governor general, and it
has been further proved that neither they
nor the troops have ever met the rebels
De Andrade increased his own salary
ted his adherents to plunder and murder
people in the colony. 1t is likely that he
win be severely punished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
A SCHOONER BURNS AND SINKS.
The Crew Reach Key West-The Fire
Started by an Explosion.

Key West. Fla, Feb. S-Capt. Coombs
and the crew of the steamer Cyrus
Hall of Boston, bound from Jamaica to
Philadelphia with a cargo of logwood.
came into this port, about II O'Clock last
night, and reported their vessel on fire,
caused by an explosion in the lazarette'
They abandoned the vessel off the Amer
ican shoal lighthouse shortly after z
o'clock last night. Several vessels went
in search of the schooner and this morn
ing the pilotboat Hero returned and re-
ported that the vessel could not be seen
The supposition is that she has sunk.
Both vessel and cargo were insured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Paris, Feb. 3.--The Messenger says Bar
on de Courcel, the French ambassador to
Great Britain, has been instructed to re-
tion with Lord Salisbury, France hoping
to profit by the GOODNESS which has arisen
between England and Germany, and expe-
dite England's evacuation of Egypt
France, the paper says, has no entente
with Russia upon the Egyptian question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
GOLD OF THE TREASURY.
The Balance Now S47,702, ,640-The
Country Holds S490,I1O,535.

Washington, Jan. 3.-The treasury gold
reserve at the close Of business to-day
stood at $47, ,792, $40. The Withdrawals for
the day aggregated $l,195,SOO
The treasury circulation statement, is
sued to-day, makes the amount of gold
in the United States outside the treasury
a S499, 40, 535. The amount Of all kinds
of money in circulation is placed at s., ,5S9-
720, co., an increase since Jan. j. 1896, Of
$10,513SSS. The per capita circulation is
500 a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
STRUCK ON FRYING PAN SHOALS.
The Schooner william II. Allison
wrecked, hut the Crew Saved.

Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 3.-The Amerl-
can schooner William II. Allison. Rhodes,
Charleston, S. s., with phosphate rock
for Richmond Va, grounded on Frying
Pan shoals this morning at o'clock. The
vessels bilged and is a total loss. The
crew left in their boats and were picked
up by the tug Jacob Brandon. and brought
to this city By the brig M. G. Haskell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
SULLIVAN OUT OF DANGER.
He VIII Leave for Dallas Tonight
or TO-MOrrOw Morning.

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. S.-John l.. Sulli-
van spent a peaceful day yesterday and
rose early this morning. He has no pain
whatever, but is somewhat weak as a re-
suit of his terrible fall Dr. Ryan called
to see him at noon and states that he
could not possibly improve faster.
Sullivan will leave Tuesday night or
"Wednesday morning, as the attending
physician shall say
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
MAIL ron THE BAHAMAS.
Registered Pouches TO Go From
Palm Beach Every Other Day.

Washington. Feb. S.-The Postmaster
General has issued an order to the effect
that beginning on Feb. next. and three
times a week thereafter. registered mails
will be made up and dispatched from Palm
Beach, Fla, TO Nassau, in the Bahama is
lands, and has notified postmas ters
throughout the country to forward regis
tered matter TO these islands to the post
master at Palm Beach
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Washington, Feb. S.--The South Caro-
lima liquor cases, four in number, involv-
Of the state which authorizes the seizure
of liquor imported into the state by a
private citizen for his own use, will come
reassembling Of the court in October.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Louisinna's Sugar Bounty Cases.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The sugar bounty
the supreme court of the United States
when the court reconvenes on the first
Monday in March
The case will be argued by Joseph IL
Choate for the sugar planters and proba-
bly, by Solicitor General Conrad for the
government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
A BoTTOMLEss PIT IN A STABLE.
The Earth Gives Way and no One
Able to FathOm the Mystery.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 3.--George Lilly. a
farmer who lives twelve miles from Jack
son. reports that yesterday round hole
eight feet across and Of unfathomable
depth appeared in stall in
his stable. The neighbors for
miles around have looked at ii
but cannot explain 1t. Old negroes on the
place declare there never was a well or
cistern there, and that for thirty years
the spot has been in the stable. Mr.. Lilly
bought more rope to-day, and will ex-
nlore the ehasm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
INSURGENTS ROUTED.
Spanish Troops Reported TO Have
inflicted severe Defeat.

New York, Feb. 3.-The following cable
dispatch sent from Havana to-day has
been received in this city: "A severe
encounter has just occurred between the
troops under command of Gen. Marin and
the forces of Maxine Gomez, the scene
of the battle being the sugar plan
tation San Antonio, near San Felipe. Col
CaIinto Ruiz fn command of seven squad
rons. charged impetuously upon the adj
vance of the insurgents, driving them in
confuson before him, and, continuing his
march the troops came up with the
bulk of the enemy's forces, which were
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
CRUISE OF THE MONTGOMERY.
The Vessel Puts Into Charleston
After Her Futile Chase

Charleston, S. c., Feb. S.-The United
States gunboat Montgomery, sent out from
Fortress Monroe to hunt the sunken
Cuban filibuster, ]. W. Hawkins, arrived
here this morning, Capt. Davis in COM
mand. The Montgomery will remain at
Charleston until Wednesday.
The arrival of the other cruiser, the
Raleigh, sent out on the same errand,
has already been reported from Key West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Washington, Feb. 3.-Representative
Seignous that Charleston insists upon its
claim to the subtreasury, notwithstand-
ing the appeal made by Savannah. I'm
is no hope for either Charleston or Sa-
vannah securing the desired subtreas-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

London, Feb. s.-The British warship
Blenheim, with the body of Prince Henry
of Battenberg on board, arrived at Plyn-
outh to-day. 1t is announced that the
Emperor of Germany will send Prince AL
BERT of Prussia, with an attachment Of
the Garde du Corps, TO attend Prince Hen
rvs funeral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
sHADRACH INMAN DEAD.
He Was the Father OF the Well
known Cotton Dealers.

Atlanta. Ca, Feb 3.-Shadrach Inman.
father Of John II. Inman of New York,
and Sam and Hugh Inman of Atlanta.
died here tonight. Mr.. Inman was a ma
tive Of Tennessee. He made two fortunes,
his first having been destroyed by the
war. His sons are all successful business
men. John II. Inman came here last
week to attend his father in mis- last
hnIlrs-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
ST. rAuTs GRAND ARMY TICKETS.
The Chicago Great western TO Grant
an Extension.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Chairman Caldwell no.
titled the Chicago Great Western to-day
that he had decided adversely to its ap-
peal for relief from the action of the
Western Passenger Association relative to
the return limit of Grand Army encamp-
ment tickets to st. Paul. This decision
was expected by all concerned, and the
the required ten days notice to its conn
pettors in the association of its intention
to take individual action, granting the
desired thirty days limit Commander
in-chief Walker has informed Chairman
Caldwell that he is satisfied with the CONF
promise proposition from the ST. Paul
civic committee, but as yet the other
Chicago-St. Paul roads have not asked
for meeting to consider the proposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Butler issues an ADDRESS.

Raleigh, n. G., Feb. Estate Chairman
Marion Butler of the populist party in
North Carolina tonight issued an address
to lNs party and all opponents Of q single
gold standard. to write and vote so as to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
BETTING ON HORSE RACES.
The Mississippi Legislature Refuses
to Sanction 1t.

Jackson. Miss, Feb. S-The Mississippi
Legislators had big fight to-day over a
bill introduced by Mr.. Lipscomb of Mad
ison to repeal a section OF the code
which outlaws betting on horse races
The bill provoked a perfect storm OF
debate, lasting several hours during
which fourteen set speeches were made
but betting on horse races remains a
serious offense here by a vote of 65 to 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Chicago, Feb. s.--The executive commit
tee Of the democratic central COMMITTEES
held a meeting to-day at the Sherman
house. Potter Palmer was unanimously
indorsed for the German mission, and the
President was requested 10 make the APP
pointment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

GERMANY'S CIVIL CODE.
The Rcichstas Begins the Debate on
the Proposed New Laws.

TlIV EUUUHCU NtFF LWVVs.
Berlin, Feb. S.-The Reichstag began the
debate of the civil code to-day. Herr
Berdeing, imperial minister of justice,
urged the passage of the measure without
delay, but Dr. Rintenlen, leader of the
centrist party. proposed that it be referred
to a committee. If marriage were df-
vested of its Christian character, he de-
clared the centrists would oppose the
whole bill.
DR.. Won Cunin, national liberal, advo-
Gated the adoption Of the measure with
slight amendment.