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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-01

Savanna, Ca Sept. SO.-The hurrl-
cane which swept over Savannah yes
terday afternoon cost nearly a dozen
lives and entailed loss Of nearly ST.
600 600 Each report that is received is
worse than the first. 1t was thought
only one death would be caused by the
storm, but the number has reached
eleven dead and many injured.
New Orleans, La, Sept So-A disas-
trous hurricane has visited Jackson
vile, Fla, and forty lives have been
lost, Telegraphic communication is
practically cut off from there.
Memphis, Sept. S0.-A Commercial
Appeal special from Jacksonville, Fla.
says:
1t is a conservative estimate to say
that fifty people have lost their lives
from yesterdays hurricane, and the
number may run much higher. News
from that portion of the state where
the storm struck first is very slow in
coming in. for the wires are down and
the railroads impossible. Wrecking
parties which went out this morning
have not returned. and 1t will be to-
morrow before the full extent of the
damage is known. The hurricane struck
Florida at Cedar Keys, and passed in
its path of destruction over twenty
towns and villages, and reports show
that between twenty and forty people
have certainly been killed. Cedar Keys
is about 100 miles southwest of Jackson
vile. The hurricane, which had been
churning the waters of the gulf, first
struck this place a village of 1900 in
habintants. The only report which has
come concerning Cedar Keys is that
the town has been swept away and
many lives have been lost. This report
comes from Gainesville. which is fifty
miles away. Nobody has been able to
get any reliable news from Cedar Keys.
Northeasterly the storm struck Willis
town, a small town where eleven houses
were blown down. one person killed
and several so badly injured that IL is
expected they will die
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The following are extracts from voluntary
letters received during the first month after
publication.
GEN. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD "I have read
a second time Ethan Aliens wonderful pro-
ductiou Of the Drama of the Revolution. I5
should be in the library of every public school
In the land. / am fascinated with it, :"
WI. l.. STONE. author OF 50 Life and Times
ofSir William Johnson, Bart - Burgoyne'5
Campaign; !" Saratoga Battle Grounds. " etc.
l can honestly say the author has made q
success. 1t is splendid 1t will surely take
high rank as a permanent classic, and tho
time is near when not to have read it will be
a mark of ignorance "
Rev. ID. G. JOHN, LID, President Of
Clark University, South Atlanta, Ga: This
Drama is elegant, quaint, crisp, patriotic,
and inspiring; just such book as all Ameri-
can students should read. %
We viii send these two volumes, postpaid,
to anyone who will send Us only two
yearly subscriptions at 81 each; OF tho
book ana the paper one year for 81. 10.
Numbers l to II, inclusive, of The National
Tribune Library and the Drama of the Rev.
olution, all postpaid, for only 92 cents.
Books alone, 63 cents.
Washington, ID. q.
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he was honorably discharged. His respite
was not long one, however for he soon af-
terward re-enlisted, to serve for the remain
der of the war. For meritOrious action he
had been raised TO the Sergeants stripes,
and as such served in Co. A, Sixty-frst Regi-
ment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry,
under Col. Charles f. Walcott. Daring the
term of his re-enlistment, Sergeant Scace
participated in some of the hottest struggles
of the war. Many a gray-haired veteran
to-day recalls the scenes Of Hatcher's Run,
the fall of Petersburg, and the battle of
Sailors Creek.
After his honorable discharge, June 4,
1860, Mr.. Scace returned TO Albany and
settled down once again to his business and
social interests. He has resided in the city
ever since. 1t would seem that now. of all
times, his peace and happiness would have
been uninterrupted. Such was not to be the
case, for four years ago, while engaged in
experimenting the raising OF the immense
smOkestack of the Albany Electric power
house, the lever of l0Oseued windass struck
him heavy blow across the back. The
effect of the blow was not Mt first apparent,
he being able to leave his bed in few days.
But the worst was to follow, for without
warning he was seized with sciatic rheuma-
tism in all its yirulence. Untold agony fol-
lowed.
Said Mr.. Scace: " 1 could not sleep for the
pain. No one will know the tortures the
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Reforms Promised Cuba.

The speech of the Queen Regent of Spain be-
fore tho Chambers. Monday was largely de-
voted to the present rebellion in Cuba. The
Queen declares that Spain has fulfilled beyond
measure the promises she made to the Cubans
aftor the first rebellion, and 1.-The announce
ment of other reforms had, far from restrain
ing the secessionists, given them impulse to
resort to arms with the clear intention of pre-
venting the application of liberal reforms"
Tho Queen refers to the statement OF the
Cubans that they gave no significance to prom
ises of reforms so long as the Sovereignty of
Spain to remain, and she spoke with es-
pecal stress on the announcement Of the rebels
that they will destroy the prospect of Cuba by
pilage unless independence is secured Tho
speech takes the position that the substitution
of independence for the Spanish rule would be
a step back ward by Cuba in the ranks of civil
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From me Journal. Albany ". 2.

When one encounters in print the life
story of some SCARED veteran of the civil
war, q feeling of admiration and sympathy
is the certain result. Accustomed though
we are to tales of heroism aud suffering in
everyday life, there is something peculiarly
attractive about these old war records, serv-
ing, as they do as q sacred passport to the
heart of every true American. Thousands
found their rest on the field of carnage or in
the hospital, but their comrades, when the
struggle was over and the victory won, re-
turned to their homes and began anew the
battle of life.
John b. Scace, the widely known contrac-
tor and building mover of Albany n. Y.
has had an unusually interesting life, and
when seen by reporter recently at his
home, No. Is Bradford Street, told Of his
many experiences and adventures while
serving under the old flag in the late war.
Although having endured all the hardships
and privatioDs of life in the ranks, Mr.. ScaCe
bears his more than half a century of years
with an elastic step and keen mind, taking
an active interestin private and publisafairs.
While still boy, his family moved from
Albany, his birthplace, to Pttstield, Mass,
and here he was educated. He mastered
the carpenters trade, became n member of
Berkshire Lodge, No 81, /. o. o. F., and
was entering upon successful business life
when came the call from Washington for
men. All over the country the word sped,
and excitement ran high. All the Old-time
patriotism that had made Massachusetts
famous i'll Revolutionary days was fred to
its utmost. Every town and village sent
ont its squad or company.
The company in which Mr. Scace enlisted
in September of 1862, private, became
Company A, Forty-ninth Regiment, Massa-
chusetts Volunteer Infantry. Under the
common impression that the war would he
one of but short duration, the men were en-
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SATURDAY. MAY Q.

in tho Senate. Mr.. Morrill,, Chairman of the
Finance Committee, reported n resolution re-
citing that. in view of the recent action of the
Senate in directing an investigation of recent
bond issues, the committee be authorized to
conduct the vestigaiion through sub.com-
mittee: that authority be given to summon
witnesses and administer oaths, and that the
committee be authorized to sit during the re-
cess of Congress. The resolution was referred.
Mr.. Dubois idaho r. created temporary
furry on the bond question by asking imme-
diate consideration for joint resolution pro-
viding that hereafter 10 bonds stall be issued
by any officer until the President has COM
muniCstcd to Congress the necessity for the
bonds and the amount Of the issue and until
Congress shall authorize the payment of the
bonds issued. He asked a vote of the Senate
Mr.. Sherman suggested that this involved
an important change of law. aud the rcsolu-
ton, therefore. should go to the Finance Com
mittee. lie objected to immediate considera.
tiOn.
Routine matters occupied the remainder of
the session.
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Another Cabinet for President Mckinley
This is the Cabinet that has been fixed up at
indianapolis:
For Secretary Of State-John Sherman. of
Ohio.
For Secretary of War-H. Clay Evans, of
Tennessee.
For Secretary of Agriculture-John w.
Gowdy, of Ind iada.
For Secretary OF the Interor-Ex- Gov. Mer-
riam, of Minnesota
For Attorney General-Horaee Porter, of
New York.
For Secretary of the Treasury-M A. Hanna,
OF Ohio.
For Secretary of the Navy-M H. De Young.
of California.
For Postmaster-General-Gilb H. Hobart.
of New Jersey.
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THURSDAY, MAY 2.

In the Senate, the resolution for a bond in
vcstiRatiOn was taken M Mr.. HUI who re-
tained the floor yielding temporarily TO Mr..
Palmer ILL.,, d. la speech opposing the reso-
luton
u oppose this resolution" said Mr.. Palmer.
because ] regard il as an Legitimate means
OF procuring material 10 affect aud infame the
public mind"
Discussion followed between several Senators.
and then the vote was taken.
The resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Neas-Democrais. Messrs. Bacon, Bate, Berry
Binchhurn. ChitOu, Cockrell, Daniel George
PIC Nesi, " nlthnl. " hite-ls Republicans. McssFs
Allison. Baker Brown. Burrows. Carrier. Gu lopn
b"Nh. Dubois Calling. Iian-brough, TIH~Iey
Lodge, Mcbride, Mcmillan, Mantle Mrchei
tOre.l. Nelson. Perkins. Peitgrew. sewell. sher.
TnHil. Sboup. squire Teller Warren. Wctmorc Wi
son. aud Molcou-2s. Populisis Messrs Allen
Butler. Jones (Ney). PETER, aud Stewarl-5 To.
tai 81.
Nays-Demoerais; Messrs. Cutlery. Faulkner.
Gray. liili, Michel.
The resolution directing the investigation is
rs follows:
Resolrod That Tic Committee on Finance be di
rec ed First TO Investigate and report generally
Az tie material facts Hud circumstance connected
with tie sale of Cuiied Status bonds by the =, ere
tary OF the Treasury la the years 1884 1889 and
IeyJ Necond, 10 Investigate aud report specially
what amount q available funds, classified was ia
80 7ttS9 ifeArhfA Htld on deposit Ia Oancf
places subject 10 Tie order OF the Secretary 81 the
Treasury al iIe time the bonds were sold or
lot sale whether there was not coin
enough on hand 10 meet al coin obligations OF
she Government due tie time sHid bonds
were sod or when they were offered for sale:
what Obligations were due at that Time and
ihe amount OF each stated separately; what
was The reason ior ANY unusual Withdrawal of
coin from tlIe Treasury shortly before tie bonds
were sold or offered for sale. II such unusual with
arrivals were an fact made, aud by what persons
or classes Of persons and for what purDoge or ON
what account such Withdrawals were made who
purchased the bouds. ia what amounts and where
whether ~ the tultcd States or IN foreign coun-
tilcs, ana ia liht %! ooriouE. aud from what per
sons or clnsscs OF persons the gold was procured
with which TO pay Tor tho bonds; what the bonds
ssld Tor and what was the market price OF our Gov
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! listed for nine months only. Scarcely were
( they uniformed and armed before they were
ordered to the front TIE regiment, which
at the time was under the command of Col.
W. +. Bartlett, served in The First Brigade,
First Division, Nineteenth Corps, and par
ticipated in some of the hottest battles Of
the great rebellion.
Mr.. Scace, at the time, was but %
years of age, and he remembers well with
what q beating heart he first fell in line.
His regiment was ordered South, directly
through the enemy's country, with Baton
Rouge as the objective point. After several
months of weary marches, during which
Co. A passed through some lively scrirl-
images with the enemy constantly lowering
about the tanks and rear, the Capital CITY
of Louisiana was reached. An evacuation
followed. Citizens and the rebel soldery
stationed in the city fled like frightened
sheep, bearing with them what goods they
could carry and setting torch to the rest
The beautiful Capitol building, which bad
been converted into n war prison, had also
been fired, and the boys in blue swarmed in
Just in time TO save their captive comrades
from perishing in the flames. Mr.. Scace,
who had been, while en- route, promoted 10
Corporal was in the thickest of the melee.
ana UtScIlDcS IHc sCeHtS III a. graphic man
ner. Although the ely had fallen almost
without q blow given or received, fight
was not far off for word was received that n
large force of the enemy was last approaching
A bloody battle ensued at Plain Store,
few days march out OF the Capital ia which
Corporal Scace was severely wounded.
minie-aall struck his left thigh, and, grazing
the bone, narrowly missed the great artery.
He retirei to the camp at Baton Ronge,
but recnperated so rapidly that he entered
soon after again into active service. The
battles of Port Hudson and DOnaldsOnyi!le
followed, with all their thrilling episodes.
1t was not long after this, that, by reason
of the expiration OF his term of enlistment
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A CHANCE FOR THE LHDIES.

We have just gotten in a very nice lot of
Ladies' Victoria Chains at cost never
equalled before in our 10 years experience
in the premium business. These chains are
heavy rolled-gold plate, and are Of two pat
terns-ore with fan charm, and the other
has y muff charm. The gold-plate is IA karat
fine and warranted to wear 20 years.
These chains have been sold heretofore for
$275 each. We will send either style to
any address, postpaid, upon receipt of only
95 ceRsS.
Think of it and even if you only want to
lay in an Xmas present for next December,
it will pay to get one or mOye of these chains
at this figure.
Address, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. G..
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ization, because of the character and condition
of the races inhabiting the island
The Queen refers to the fact that the reforms
proposed have not thus far been carried out
because of the greas preparation and study
necessary to their enactment due to the com
plete change in the Government of the island.
The spread of the instruction changed the
unauimiEy of feeling with which the law of
March, 1895. had been approved. as shown By
the efforts at modification in the Cortes The
Re(ormsts, she declares. were of opinion that
reforms were Incompatible with the state of
the rebellion. The Governor General OF Cuba
and the Cuba Conservatives are convinced
that the enforcement of the reform law which
has been promulgated. far from serving to
bring peace, would make it more difficult"
1t Will cost $2,OO0,OOO more to complete
the Caoitol mt lh1ny
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IN the Senate. the principal matter OF inter
est WAS the report made To the Senate 10y Sena-
tor Faulkner from the joint committee which
has been investigating the disaster that &C.
cured ut the old Ford Theater building in
1888. by which n number of Government en-
plorGs were killed and others injured. The
report recommends the payment o: s. 600 each
in three cases where death was the result Of
the accident. and of sIii, 500 on account of in
juries sustained By I05 persons, the amounts
ranging from $50 10 $4,000, the latter SUM be-
ing recommended in cases where total disability
was occasioned. Senator Faulkner offered an
amendment to the Urgency Deficiency bill
covering the amounts TO he paid.
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FRIDAY, MAY 8.
In the Senate. the River and Harbor bill was
considered.
FRIDAY. MAY g

in the House. the question Of annual clerks
FOR members was participated by report from
the Committee on Accounts on the Hartman
resolution providing for the payment of 500
per month to members for clerk hire through
out the year. Under the existing law members
allowed clerk hire only during the sessions
OF Congress. The report of the committee was
against the resolution.
Mr.. Aldrich Ill., r.. the Chairman, ex-
planned that the vote in committee was a tie.
He said that the adoption of the resolution
would involve an additional expenditure of
$4,000. lie did not think il was wise or ex-
pcdient 20 authorize such an expenditure at this
time, and moved to lay the resolution on the
table.
After debate the resolution, with the Bling
ham amendment, was adopted-ycas 130. nays
los
The House then took n recess until o'clock.
The evening session was devoted to the con-
sideration of private pension bills.
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P. S. BARTLETT FOR So.
This Famous Waltham
Watch at a Cut Price.

We have received a few P. s. Bartlett Wal.
than watches in Keystone -Silverine OPEN
face cases at Il bargain. We give our readers
the advantage of the opportunity, and will
send, postpaid, to any address in the United
States one Of these splendid and perfect time
keepers for only 50. If you want one be-
quick.
Address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WnsiafnxfoB. ID. g..
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we have seal-hrown. olive. oxforti-gray and
homespun gray. These Victoria suits con-
sist of coat and two pair of pants, and we
will send them to any address in the United
States upon receipt of $2.74. The receiver
pays the express charges.
We have also q cheyiot made in the same
style, and either black or nayy-blue in color.
These cheviOt suits will be sent to any adj
dress in the United States by express, re-
eeiver paying charges, for S9.2:s. This
suit also has two pair of pants as well as the
coat. The express charges on these packages
are mere trihe, because dry goods are very
lighs. This IS the safest and best wav to
send them. You can send the money in any
shape you consider safe
Address, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington, ID. @.
The National tribune., 1896-05-14

eminent bonds al the time. and what effect tho
bond sales had on the credit and business OF the
people OF the United States. Third. to investigate
and report 10 the manner of disposing OF said
bonds, by what authority and what contracts, ad-
verlisements proposals were made by the Secre-
tRry ofthe Treasury in relation thereto;
ment or contracts. and whether oral or 10 wrtiEs,
aud whether publicly or privately, were entered
into by the Secretary OF the Treasury and any syn
diea.e persons with respect TO the sale
and purchase of the bonds and the profits made or
20 be made by such syndicate, or any person or
persons connected with such syndicate. directly or
indirectly; whether such agreement had any and
what effect the prices offered for the bonds what
the effect was, and who, II any person, profted by
it and 10 what extent.
In the House, Mr.. Picker Is. d.. r., Chair
man of the Committee on Invalid Pensions,
who was defeated last night because, there being
some difficulty about n quorum, the House
refused 10 stand by him and continue the legis-
lativc day for the purpose of clearing the Caen-
dar of private pension bills. brought business
to standstill to-day by ohjecting to the APP
proval of the Journal without a quorum. After
much delay the Journal was approved.
During the day Mr.. Picker had his revenge
by defeating the passage or consideration of the
pet measures of various representatives.
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many uquII-
les we have
laid in q new
supply for
this season.
The suits
are all made
in the same
style dOub-
le-breaSted
coat, short
pant as
shown in emf
We have
them to fit
The National tribune., 1896-05-14

In the House, Representative c. ". Stone
Pa introduced q resolution authorizing the
President TO invite an expression of opinion
from the other principal commercial nations of
Tho world AS 10 the desrahiiity aud feasibility
OF the adoption of an international coin or
coins. TO lie current in all the countries adopt-
ing The same at a uniform value and to be
especially adapted TO invoice purposes.
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A WAR REMINISCENCE.
.5nes at Hatchers Greek and Petersburg Recalled.

a Stirring Scenes-Es-
capped with Slight Wound,
Grams, Story
Lii a History.
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SUITS FOR OUR BOYS.
Choice of Material or Color at
Bargain Prices.

Last Summer we furnished
the boys in the thousands of fam
lilies we reach with nice suits at
low prices, and in response to
The National tribune., 1896-05-14

any boy from4 to Is years
old.
In ordering always he
sure to state the age, and
say whether large, small,
or medium. Then we can
fit you.
We have two kinds.
First in Nicfnria cloth
The National tribune., 1896-05-14

Wanted-Lewis Bslliett, formerly of Co.
F, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, whose present
residence is unknown. Whoever will first
inform the undersigned of his whereabouts,
so / can correspond with him, will he lib
orally rewarded. Address S. S. BaIliett,
Mansfield o.
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in the House, under the special order the
Committee OF the Whole proceeded 70 the con.
sidrration Of the private pension bills on the
calendar.
There were some mild protests from Mr. Erd-
man Pa, d. against the manner in which it
was proposed TO rush through the bills. hut
they were favsrsbly acted upon at the rate of
about one every four ur five minutes in each
instance the report Of the committee WAS read.
Mr.. hull Iowa. r. opposed a bill 10 pension
the widow of the late Gen. Spencer, of Ala
bsms. at the rate Of SIS per menth. on the
ground that Gen. SpcnceT's services had not
been particularly distinguished that Mrs.
Spencer had not married Gen. SPENCER until
j. years after The war. aud was now neither
old nor IN distress. The rate Of pension was
laid aside with a favorable c0iDrnendation,
The Senate bill 10 pension the widow of the
late Secretary Walter @ Gresham At the rate
OF 500 per month excited more interest than
any other hill. MIR. Crowtier (AIo. H. moved
20 reduce the rate Of the proposed pension to
$50 per month.
Gen. Curtis IN. Y, RI, Mr. Cannon IN. RI.
and Mr. Evans III. H. warmly advocated the
bill as reported, sud 1t was passed.
Bills were also passed to pension Elizabeth
Watts heaTny. Daughter Of Gen. Phil. Kear.
ny, at the rate OF So per month; Cen Jas
{. Parrott at tie rate Of $50 per month: the
widow Of the late Maj.-Gen. James II. Blunt
81 the rate o. $15 per month, aud Gen. Nathan
Kimbsll at the rate OF 500.
Mr. Picker kept the House grinding AWAY
nntil shortly after 6 o'clock at which time y
bills had leen iavoraby acted upon.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6.

in the Senate, Mr.. Cullom IN, r. reported
progress in the conference of the two Houses
OH the Legislative. Executive, and judicial
appropriation bin, although many items were
yet open. The main feature OF the agreement
is on the salaries of United States District At
torneys and Marshals.
Mr. Hill took the floor to continue his speech
on the bond resolution.
Let me ask the Senator" interposed Mr..
PETER " il he will consent to fixing a Time for
q vote to-day"
No agreement can be reached now" re-
spouded Mr.. Hill.
Then" said Mr.. PETER ] give notice that
objection viii c made to every other pro-
ceeding Of the Senate until vote is reached
on this bond resolution, aud also that Senators
will be asked 10 remain until vote is reached"
Mr.. Hill took Upconsiderable time by reading
personal Things about Mr.. Pettigrew.
Mr. Gordon Ca, d. then spoke in favor Of
his amendment, that the bond inquiry be con-
Quoted y the Finance Committee Instead Of
O special committee. lie said that Of the l3
Senators on the Finance Committee not one
OF them was in sympai ny with the Secretary
0t the Treasury. so that no undue favor would
be shown the Secyetsry. This unexpectedly
brought The speeches TO a close and the voting
began. Tie FIRST vote was on the motion made
some time since by Mr. Sherman to refer the
bond resolution TO the Finance Committee.
The motion WAS lost.
The question was immediafely put on the
pending amendment, offered y Mr.. Lodge and
repeated by Mr.. Gordon, that the iuresiiga-
tion be conducted by the Finance Committee
OF the Senate, which was adopted
The Villas amensment proposing modifca-
hons was defeated by an unusually heavy vote
-yeasy7, nays Al.