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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-05
sTEvENsON's FAREWELL
Text of the Retiring Vice Presidents
VaIedictOry.

Washington. March 4.-The farewell adj
dress of Vice President Stevenson to the
Senate to-day reads as follows:
Senators: The hour has arrived which
marks the close of the Fifty-fourth con-
gress, and terminates my official relation
to this body. Before laying down the
gavel for the last time, may be pardoned
for OBTAINING you a moment, in the at
tempt to give expression to my gratitude
Tor the uniform courtesy extended me
for the many kindnesses shown me-dur-
ing the time il has been my good fortune
to preside over your deliberations. My
appreciation of the resolution of the Sem
ate personal to myself can find no ade-
quate expression in words. Intentionally,
have at no time given offense; and l
carry from this presence no shadow of
feeling of unlNindness towards any sena-
tor-no memory of a grievance. Chief
among the favors political fortune has be-
slowed upon me, l count that of having
been the associate-and of having known
something of the friendship-of the men
with whom / have 50 long held official
relations in this chamber. To have been
the presiding officer Of this august body
is an honor, of which even the most illus
trious citizen might be proud. / am per-
suaded that no occupant OF this chair,
during the 10S years of our constitutional
history, ever entered upon the discharge
of the duties pertaining to this office
more deeply impressed with a sense of
the responsibilities imposed. or with a
higher appreciation of the character and
dignity Of the great legislative assembly.
During the term just closing, questions
OF deep import TO political parties, and TO
the country, have here found earnest, and
at times passionate discussion. This
chamber has indeed been the arena OF
great debate. The record OF four years of
parliamentary struggles, Of masterful de-
bates. Of important legislation, is closed,
and passes now to the domain of history.
/ think can truly say, in the words OF
a distinguished predecessor I'm the dis
charge Of my official duties. have known
no cause, no party. no friend" IL has
been my earnest endeavor justly to inter-
pref, and faithfully execute the rules Of the
Senate. Al times the temptation may be
strong TO compass partisan ends by dis
regard Of perversion Of the rules. Yet.
| think II safe to say. the result, however.
salutary.will be dearly purchased by de-
parture from the methods prescribed by
the Senate for Its own guidance. A sim
gle instance as Indicated, might prove the
forerunner OF untold evils. twill be re-
corded for a precedent and many an err
ror, by the same example win rush into
the state"
Il must not be forgotten that the rules
governing this body are founded deep in
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1t was $40 o'clock when President and
MRS. mckinley, accompanied by the pri-
Yate secretary to the President, J. Addi-
son Porter, and Charles J. Bell, the
chairman Of the inaugural committee, ar
rived. Ihey were met at the west en-
trance Dy committee consisting of Gems.
" Hson and Ruggles, Commodores Chad
WICK and Joseph McCammon. A short
turn to the right brought them to the
STAR leadlng TO the reception room on the
second moor. The room was beautifully
appointed in honor of the presidential
party. and connected with it was
smaH ante-chamber into which Mrs. Nc
hlhley retired for few minutes to rest
aIter the fatigue of passing through the
crowd. A number of distinguished people
his wife.
Vice President Hobarfs arrival follow
ed promptly that of the President. He
was accompanied by Mrs Hobart. After
brief reception in the apartments as
signed to him, he and Mrs. Hobart join
Cd the presidential party and assisted in
receiving the invited guests.
The crowd down stairs had meanwhile
grown impatient for a sight of the presi-
Dental party, aud in response to their
overtures, the President and Vice Presi-
dent, accompanied by their wives, walk
ed out to the balcony overlooking the
floor. They were repeatedly cheered by
number of 5000, crowded the open space
beneath. The distinguished quartette
bowed their acknowledgements the band
played an inspiring air and the ball was
fairly opened
Nearly an hour was spent by the party
on the balcony, principally in order that
they might enjoy to the fullest extent
the brilliant scene on the floor and at the
same time give Mrs. Mckinley, who look
ed fatigued, an opportunity to nest be-
fore crossing the great court to the sup
per room. At ten minutes to ten, the
march down stairs began, the President,
Vice President and their wives being es-
corted by Gen. Miles, Mr.. Hanna and
number of guests connected with the re-
ception committee. Following in their
train came an array of brilliantly dress
ed women and their escorts.
The presidential party passed to the sup
per room from the gallery along the north
side of the hail. marching in an aisle form
ed by two lines of densely massed specta-
tors.
AS they proceeded across the hail. their
progress was marked by continued cheer
ing, which lasted as long as the President
was in sight.
Supper was served to the party in a prt-
vate room, the decorations of which were
in harmony in design and elegance with
those of the hall.
At ID 80 clock President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley left The building by the Fourth
street entrance, and were driven to the
white house. The remainder of the party
returned to the bali room and participa ted
in the festivities, which were protracted
until an early hour in the morning.
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FOUR BIG BILLS FAIL.
Cleveland Refuses to Sign Three and
One Fails to Reach Him.

One Fails to Reach Him.
Washington, March -Four Of the an
nual appropriation bills failed to become
laws owing to the refusal of the Presl-
dent to approve them. The sundry civil
the Indian and the agricultu-
raj bills reached the white house SO late
that Mr.. Cleveland was unable to give
them that close scrutiny upon which he
insists He. therefore, refused to sign
any of them.
The general deficiency bill failed to
reach him owing to the failure of the
conferees to report an agreement. This
Is the record breaker of the history of
government
The agricultural bill was sent to the
President Feb. rs. while the others only
reached him during the late hours of the
session.
The refusal of the President to approve
of these bills compelS a more thorough
organization of the House of Representa-
tives than was intended by Speaker Reed
Under the rules OF the House, the Indian
bill is considered by the Indian commit
tee, and the agricultural bill by the agri-
cultural committee. OF these bills that
failed, only the sundry civil bill was re-
ported by the committee on appropria-
TONS To this extent the House will have
to be reorganized by the appointment of
committees more general in their char
acter than was intended by Speaker
Reed
No new estimates will be needed and
the bills will probably be rushed through
the House at the earliest possible mo
ment. 1t is the intention of the repub-
lican leaders to take the present esti-
mates and base their bills upon them
and If this can be done but little time
will be consumed in the consideration Of
these measures. That the action of the
retiring President will prolong the extra
session of congress no one doubts.
Upon his arrival at the capitol, the bill
to provide for a commissin to create a
labor commission was presented to Presi-
dent Cleveland, but, acting upon the ad-
vice of Secretary Carlisle, he declined to
sign it, owing to the impossibility of as
pertaining what the provisions of the bill
contemplated. This is the measure upon
which most of the debate of last night
hinged.
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human experience: that they are the re-
suit of centuries Of tireless effort In leg
lsiative hall, TO conserve, to render sta bic
and secure, the rights and liberties which
nave been achieved by conflict. BY its
rules the Senate wisely fixes the limits
TO its own power. OF those who cIamor
against the Senate, and its methods of
procedure. it may be truly said: They
know not what they do" In this cham
Der alone are preserved, without restraint
Two essentials of wise legislation and a
good goyernment-the right of amendment
and Of debate. Great evils often result
from nasty legislation-rarely from the
delay which follows full discussion and
dellberation. In my humble judgment the
historic senate-preserving the unrestrict-
ed rlgnt of amendment and of debate
maintaining intact the time-honored par
hamentary methods and amenities which
uhfalllngly secure action after delbera-
tlon-possesses in our scheme of govern
Ineht, a value which cannot be measured
by words.
Inc Senate is a perpetual body In the
tefse words of an eminent senator now
present: The men who framed the con
sutuuon had studied thoroughly all
former attempts at republican govern
ment. History was strewn with the
wrecks of unsuccessful democracies
sometimes the usurpation of the execu-
tive power, sometimes the fickleness and
brought popular governments TO destruc-
ton. To guard against these dangers,
they placed their chief hope in the Sem
ate. The Senate, which
was organized. in 1889 at the inauguration
of the government, abides and will con-
tinue to abide, one and the same body,
until the republic itself shall be over
thrown or time shall be no more.
Twenty-four senators who have occupied
seats in this chamber during my term of
Office, are no longer members of this body.
Five of that number-Standford Colquitt,
Vance. Stockbridge and Wilson-"shatter-
ed with the contentious of the Great hall''
full of years and honors, have passed
from earthly scenes. The fall of the gavel
will conclude the long and honorable terms
of service of other senators who will be
borne in kind remembrance by their asso-
ciates who are to lcmain. / would do vio-
lence to my feelings if l failed to express
my thanks to the officers of this body for
the fidelity with which they have
discharged important duties, and for the
timely assistance and unfailing courtesy
of which have been the recipient
For the able and distinguished gentle
man who succeeds me as your presiding
officer l earnestly invoke the same Coop
Grafton and courtesy you have so gener-
ously accorded me.
Senators: My parting words have been
spoken, and l now discharge my last Of
fetal duty, that of declaring the Senate adj
journed without day.
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BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
Mckinley and Cleveland Ride
Through a storm of Cheers.

Mckinley and Cleveland Ride
Through a storm of Cheers.
Washington, March Alt was 2:25
when the procession started on its re-
turn to the white house.
Maj. Mckinley was kept removing his
hat constantly in response to the cheering
that preceded, followed and kept abreast
of him. At times he would ride with head
barred for a block or two. The sun shone
warm and bright, and lessened the danger
he ran OF catching cold. Mr.. Cleveland
seemed to be in the best of spirits He
showed keen interest In the scenes along
the way, and smiled In a pleased manner
at some unusual outbursts.
1t was twenty minutes past two when
Mrs. Mckinley and her party drove UP to
the front portico OF the white house. The
delay occasioned by stopping to take lunch
az the capitol was most embarrassing. Mrs
Cleveland with Brig. Gen. Wilson, ex-Sec-
rotary Lamont and Mr. Thurber had been
waiting to receive Mrs. Mckinley fully an
hour on the sunny rear porch, the tedious
delay meaning more to Mrs. Cleveland
than any one else, for she had determined
at any personal inconvenience 10 welcome
Mrs. Mckinley, and the loss Of an hour
would cause her not only TO miss saying
farewell to the cabinet ladies at Secretary
Lamont's, but also prevent her bidding
goodbye TO her husband before he started
south.
The first duty she was eventually ena-
bled to hurriedly accomplish, but she was
much disappointed at being unable TO go
as she had intended to do to bid Mr.
Cleveland farewell at the wharf. She had
prepared with her own hands a beautiful
bouquet of La France roses and lllacs
fastened with broad pink streamers for
her successor, which were placed in the
private bed room, to which she had given
several last touches before descending to
the portco
Mrs. Cleveland wore a dark green travel
Ing dress, with broad purple velvet trim
ming on the Jacket and "A black felt hat
with lilac ribbons, and every one at the
white house said abe never looked love-
lier.
Within three minutes, Mrs. Cleveland
had said pleasant word to each of these
and had hidden Mrs. Mckinney an affec-
tionate farewell. Then with tears in her
eyes she entered Secretary La
monts carriage and was driven
rapidly TO his house where
the retiring cabinet ladies' were awaiting
her az luncheon. She was compelled to
hasten her departure, however, and with
hurried hand shake and a kiss 10 those
who have been her nearest friends, she was
on again 10 the station with Secretary
Thurber, and at S:l7 o'clock, the very mo-
ment Mr.. Cleveland was leaving the white
house. his wife in a special car left Wash
ington for her future home at Princeton.
At o'clock Mrs. Mckinley was as
sisted 70 the reviewing stand in front az
the white house grounds, accompanied bv
her entire party OF family and friends
and few minutes later the head of the
procession arrived. and the President.
with his predecessor entered the white
house. Mr.. Cleveland shook hands with
Mr.. Mckinley, and passing directly
through the mansion entered a carriage
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Mr.. Quigg himself marched, were well
drilled, and appeared to advantage.
The parade closed at four minutes before
6 o'clock The last organization to pass
the reviewing stand was the Charles L.
Kurtz Club of Columbus. o. This was one
of the most perfectly drilled clubs in the
parade and one of the most handsomely
uniformed. Their appearance was greet
ed with enthusiastic cheers which contin-
ued as long as II was in view.
President Mckinley left the stand as
soon as the read guard passed and
walked to the white house between two
lines of people, who clapped their hands
and cheered as he passed along
1t took the parade two hours and thirty
minutes to pass the reviewing stand. and
when the last organization had gone by.
the President and Vice President, and
their friends retired to the white house.
Mrs. Mckinley had gone there some time
before. overcome by fatigue.
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NIGHT MADE As LIGHT As DAY.
The City AbIaze with Nominations
During the Inaugural Ball.

During the inaugural bnil.
Washington, March 4.--The Nominations
tonight surpassed any former display in
Washington, and the fireworks were ex-
ceptionally fine. For the first time in the
issued by the retiring cabinet officers,
caused every electric and gas light in the
great department buildings to be lighted
with brilliant results.
The classic roof lines OF the treasury
were outlined with incandescent bulbs,
state department facade. and from the
highest elevation OF the war department,
a sixty-foot garrison flag floated aflame
against the black sky, illuminated by the
powerful beams of search lights. Other
search lights brought out the grandeur OF
the Washington monument and the capt.
toll
A feature Of the elaborate fire works was
a balloon ascension from which national
colors picked out in fire was suspended
above the city.
The display of fireworks was ended by
$40 o'clock, and then came the great bah
In the pension building.
The inaugural ball has become a nota-
Bile feature of the festivities connected
with the installation OF a President OF
the United States, but In its earlier days
no such elaboration was attempted as
that which marked the grand function
given tonight, and no other building In
the city would have accommodated the
throng tina. attended II.
The appearance OF President and Mrs.
Mckinley and Vice President ana Mrs.
Hobart was the feature OF the evening.
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HOURS OF THE SENATE.
The Time of Opening It's Daily ses-
sion Fixed For Noon.

Washington, March AFTER the inau-
gural ceremonies were concluded to-day
the Senate. headed by its new Vice Presi-
dent, returned to the Senate chamber and
resumed It's session.
on motion of Mr. Cockeren Il was or
aered that the hour of meeting hereafter
be noon. The Senate then, at 2:1O o'clock
adjourned until tomorrow at noon
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Kinley, with an emphasis that indicated
his fixed determination, Il have conclud-
ed that the best interests of the country
demand that we. should get to work at
the earliest practicable moment Ten
days will intervene between the call and
the assembling of congress and that will
be sufficient to enable members, to reach
Washington. I will issue the call for the
session FRIDAY"
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EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
MKinley Would Listen to No Later
Date Than March Is,

Washington, March 4.-President Nc
Kinley win tomorrow issue his proclama-
ton for an extra session. II win be call
ed to meet March 10, which falls on Mon
day.
AT the dinner given last night at John
Hays the Presldent-elect was asked
about this extra session and the sureas-
ton was made that he set the day for
Saturday, March %. NO" said Mr.. Me-
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ENGINES IN COLLISION.
A Fireman Fatally Injured ana An
other Man Badly Hurt,

Meridian. Miss, March A collision
occurred to-day in the Mobile and Ohio
yards, near this city, between two en-
gnes. Will Naylor Ccolored), a fireman.
was fatally injured and Hostier Jacobs
was badly hurt. The locomotives were
damaged TO the extent OF several thousand
dollars.
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oLNEY AND CLEVELAND AT OUTS.
The Presidents Refusal 10 Recall
Lee the Cause.

Washington, March 4.-The absence of
Secretary olney from the group of cabinet
officers. who received the President-elect
before starting for the capitol this morn
ing. was much noticed, and gave rise to
a rumor that at the last moment a break
in the friendly relations between President
Cleveland and his Secretary OF State had
taken place. This rumor. which could not
be verified, represented that Mr.. Olney
had demanded Consul General Lees recall
from Havana, and that the President had
declined to accede to the secretary's wish
The times., 1897-06-15
RISKS OF PEDESTRIANS.
They Walk on the Roadway at
Their Peril.

when a pedestrian steps into the
roadway at night at any place except
at the regular crossing, he does so at
his own responsibility, and bicyclists can
not be expected TO exercise more than
ordinary care to avoid COLI ding with
him. said Judge Kinlball, yesterday, in
the rase of Charles Simms, charged with
running into Special Officer Moreland with
a bicycle.
1.-The roadways of our city are SO
fine that people make habit OF using
them in place of the sidewalks, but they
do SO at their own risk continued the
judge.
Simms testified that he was riding along
near the curb when he came upon the Of
ficer. 1t was SO daIk-it being / clock
at night-that he did not see the officer
In time to avoid collision, but he slowed
up and Just grazed one of the officer S
legs. The latter turned round quick as a
flash, and said:
II mace up nay mind that would make
the first bicyclist who ran into me pay
for 1T in the police court, aud pay for It
dearly, too
The officer acknowledged that he was
not on the regular street crossing and the
court dismissed the case.
The times., 1897-06-15
Tht - Tituta
City Brevities.

The rish steamer Petrol will do police
service while the Joe Blackburn is being
repaired.
George W. Corbett has contracted TO
remove the fence and rubbish from around
the new postoffice building
The Commissioners have applied for the
admission of Henry w. Honey to the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane.
DR.. E. j. Collins has been appointed
member of the board of eclectic medical
examiners, vice Dr. W. r. Heiser, resigned.
The Commissioners have recommended
favorable action of Senate bill 1865, pro-
yiding for the construction OF Memor1ai
Bridge across the Potomac.
The Masonic Life Association OF West
ern New York, OF Buffalo, and the Home
Mutual Insurance Company have been
granted permission to do business in the
District of Columbia.
Mr. O. B. Nichols, of No. 500 Eleventh
street northwest, W no offered his premises
to the Commissioners for morgue, has
been notified that they are not in posi-
ton to accept the same.
Dilutabie Va Clarets, 20, 20, 80 and soc
ct. Chr Xander, 909 7th.
Senator Elkins called at the District
building yesterday to see Commissioner
Ross 1t was Iumored that his visit was
for the purpose of indorsing candidate
for the position of sealer Of weights and
measures.
DR.. Henry's Blood Tea cures constipa-
tion, indigestion and beauties the colr-
plexion.
The times., 1897-06-15

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor of tie Bur
ton House. Rurton, W. Va, and one of the
most widely known men in the State, was
cured of rheumatism after three years Of
suffering. He says: Il have not sufficient
command of language to convey any idea
Of what / suffered. My physicians told me
that nothing could be done for me; and
my friends were fully convinced that moth
ing but death would relieve me of my
suffering. In June, S94, Mr.. Evans, then
salesman for the Wheeling Drug Co., recorn-
mende1 chamberlain S Pain Balm. at this
time my foot and limb were swollen to
more than double their natural size, and
it seemed to me my leg would burst; but
soon after / began using the Pain Balm,
the swelling began to decrease, the pain
TO leave, and now / consider that an,
entirely cured. For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, a3S F
street northwest, and Connecticut avenue
and street northwest.
The times., 1897-06-15

book, 'P Professional Criminals OF America, y
Prices record occupies several lnsavory
chapters, and he is spoken of as one or
the most notorious of bank sneaks He
has spent the best days of his life he
hind prison bars, and Will, no doubt,
receive hong sentence for his Washington
job.
His biggest theft was committed N
Albany, N. Y, on July 80, SIS, when
he sneaked into a bank and got away
with $35 900 in Government bonds. He
was arrested aud on October 81, 1888,
sentenced to serve nineteen years and
five months in the peuitentiary- This
was only one of his many jobs and his
picture is in nearly every rogges gallery
in the United states.
The times., 1897-06-15
Junior Mechanics Excursion.

Tonight the Junior Order of American
Mechanics viii have their regular outing
at Marshall Hall. From the large number
of tickets sold a big crowd is sure to be
on band Schroeder's band will be on
the boat and play for the dancers at the
"Hall." Everything that could contribute
to an evenings enjoyment has been pro-
vided, and jolly good time is assured
all who accompany the Juniors" The
Manchester leaves her wharf al 10 a. N
ESQ, and $50 p m but the main body
of excursionists will be on the even
ing boat.
The times., 1897-06-15
Appoipted Assistant to Black.

The Commissioners yesterday appointed
Mr.. M C. Hazen second civilian assistant
to the engineer Commissioner on tue board
of revision OF the highway extension plans,
at a salary OF 81 20 per month. Mr. Hazen
has been transit man for several months
and IS fully conversant with the duties Of
his new position. The Commissioners
strongly urge the approval of his selection
by the highway commission for the reason
of his long service in the engineer depart
ment and his exceptional fitness as an
engineer.
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ing line. The walls must be substantial
and water tight, with stone or iron coping
bedded in cement; set fair with the sur
face OF the alley. They must be covered
with heavy wrought iron doors, flush with
the alley pavenents or surface, sufficiently
strong to carry heavily loaded carts or
other vehicles, with ventilation by means
of fue on inside of stable, and extending
above roof OF same, and drained by sewer
connections, as directed by the Inspector
OF plumbing