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i THE MORNING NEWS. I
- ESTABLISHED 11*0 ISCORU.'HATED 1888. ■
( J. H. ESi'ILL, President. \
FLAGS DRAPED FOR EARLY
Another Hero Joins the Silent Array
oi the Dead.
The Dying Soldier Passes Away as
Peacefully as a Child-He Foresaw
the Approach of the Grim Com
mander and Calmly Waited for the
Order to Cross the Styx—A Sketch of
His Life in War and Peaca.
Lynchburg. Va.. March 2.—United
States Senator John W. Daniel walked
into the News olhce at 11 o’clock to night
and in a sad voice announced that his old
commander, Gen. Jubal A. 1 arl.v, at
whoso bedside he has been a constant
watcher for some days, had gone to his
eternal reward. Gen. Early died at 10:80
o'clock. He passed away quietly in the
presence of his family and physician, his
kindred and several intimate friends.
The old general seemed aware of his
approaching end early in the day. Before
noon he < ailed for the morning parer, as
was his invariable custom, and attempted
to read, but fouud that his sight was
failing.
WAITING FOR THE END.
Soon after he extended his hand to Sen
ator Daniel and calmly said: ‘‘l want to
tell you goo-dby, major.” He then told
his nephew, Cabell Early, farewell, after
which he dropped into a quiet slumber.
Later in the day the dying veteran asked
Senator Daniel not to leave the room, as
he wanted to talk with him about certain
arrangements; but from that time he suf
fered such intense pain that he did not re
vive the subject. He met death unfiinch
imrly, with his hand resting quietly in
that of Senator Daniel.
THE FUNERAL.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral and none will be made before
to-morrow. Private telegrams have been
sent by Senator Daniel to many of Gen.
Early's ex-confederate comrades, many
of wiiom will, no doubt, come here to at
tend the burial. It is thought that Gen.
Early has left a good estate, though he
was a man of "astonishing generosity,
especially toward his numerous relatives
and needy ex-confederates.
“Old Jube.” “Lee’s bad old man,” as
Gen. Jubal Anderson Early was affec
tionately called by bis friends and com
patriots. was born in Franklin county,
Virginia, in November, 1810. He entered
West Point and was graduated therefrom
in 1837, receiving a commission as second
lleutenaut of artillery. He at once went
into active service, being engaged in
operations against the Seminoies in
E lorida. He retained his commission
less than a year, resigning in July, 1838,
and entered upon the practice of
the law. Early at once interested
himself in politics, and in 1841 Was
elected to the Virginia legislature. He
was elected commonwealth attorney in
1843, holding the office until the outbreak
of the Mexican war, when he resigned to
accept the majorate of a regiment of Vir
ginia volunteers. He was engaged in tlie
t battle of Monterey, and was made mili
tary governor of that city by Gen. Taylor.
After the close of the war he was re
elected to the attorneyship of his native
commonwealth, which he held until 1852.
He was an active advocate of secession,
and on the opening of hostilities was
given command of a regiment. At the
battle of Bull Kun he commanded a brig
ade with great credit. A year later, at
Williamsburg, he was shot and supposed
to be mortally wounded. He held the
confederate lines at Fredericksburg in
IBti3, preventing Lee from being taken in
flank while lighting the battle of
Chanceliorsville. For this he re
ceived a major general's commission
amd did good service at the battle of
Gettysburg. When Grant was advanc
ing on Richmond Early was given an in
dependent command in the Shenandoah
valley, and in July, 18(53, won the battle
of Monocacy, and for a day seriously
threatened Washington. He next turned
north into Pennsylvania, where he cap
tured and burned Chambersburg. Sheri
dan was then sent against him, and at
Dpequan. Fisher s Hiil and Cedar Creek
Early sustained defeats, while in March,
he was totally routed and his army
decimated at Waynesbero by Custer. In
consequence of these disasters Early was
relieved by Lee. After a short sojourn
in Europe he returned to Virginia, where
he entered upon the practice of law.
Later, and uutil within a few months, he
resided in New Orleans.
FATE OF BLAND’S BILL.
It Will Probably Pass the Senate and
bs Signed by the President.
W ash ington, March 2.—There is con
siderable speculation about the fate of
the Bland seigniorage bill, now that it
has worked its rugged way through the
House. Many believe that the Senate
''ill not pass the bill, or. if it should get
through that body, tbat the President
would veto it. The pro t abilities are
m' l f , 1 ns ? propositions. The most re
liai le basis of judgment leads to the con
-1 lusion that the bill will be passed by the
;‘ hum and will receive President (Jleve
‘‘Hw s signature. There has been no
pci-ini opposition to the bill on the part
, 1 secretary Carlisle or President Cleve-
Both objected to the form of the
hi ami wanted it changed, but they have
0 regarded the matter as of great coa
sequence.
Marion erwin retained.
He Is Appointed a Special Assistant
to the District Attorney.
Washington, March 2.—The Attorney
General to-day appointed Marion Erwin
a s !'oi ial assistant to the United States
attorney for the southern district of
1 >eorgia, and L. E. Parsons, Jr., as a spe
' j assistant to the United States attorney
i," Uie northern district of Alabama. Mr.
: ars °ns will be assigned to duty in the
preparation and prosecution of the cases
a -auist a number cf witnesses charged
"•lth perjury in the case of Jeff Harrison,
--fed with train robbery in October,
navy yard schools.
A Report Ordered on Rep
resentative Mallory’s Bill.
Washington, March 2.—The House
committee on naval a flairs to-day ordered
- u Drably reported the bill of Representa-
Hve Mallory, of Florida, authorizing the
t n J|’ lar }' of the Navy to maintain free
j übhc schools in the villages of Warring
ton and Woolsey, on the naval reserva
wn on Pensacola bay. The expense of
‘'lining the schools is not to exceed
*o,ooo a year.
the morning News.
A CRISIS AT EAGLE.
Trouble Feared When Attempts Are
Made to Make Arrests.
Charleston, vV. Va., March 2.—Every
thing is quiet at Eagle, the mining place
where the riot occurred last Wednesday
evening. Tom Adkins, who was shot,
died to-day. This has caused intense
hatred for ali the operators, and Wyant
in particular. It was rumored that the
strikers would make a descent on Pouel
tou to take the men out, but up to a
late hour to-night no trouoie has
been reported. There are three mili
tary companies on the ground now, but
they will likely be ordered home to-mor
row or Sunday. The civil authorities
have takea hold of the matter and war
rants have been issued fy Wyant, his
guards and the deputy sheriff. Warrants
were also sworn out by Wyant against the
rioters When the arrests are attempt
ted it is feared there will be bloody times,
as both sides are determined and say they
will not be arrested.
WORK TO BE RESUMED TO-DAT.
Huntington, W. Va., March 2.—Martial
law has been declared in the r iuing
region, and Capt. Bob Carr is in command
ol the troops. The Wyants announced
to-day that their men would go into the
mines to-morrow, and until then no out
break is expected. Amass meeting of strik
ers is being held at Montgomery to-night,
about 3,DUO men are present. All visible
arms have been put away and the crowd
is orderly, but the speeches are inflam
matory. One feature of the strike
is the open hostility of the
strikers to the railroads. An ar
arrovs- with a sharp steel point was
shot through a window of a Pullman
sleeper, narrowly missing a lady, as a
Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train was
passing Eagle this afternoon.
MINERS ON THE MARCH.
Charleston. W. Va., March 3,12:05 a. m.
—Two hundred and fifty strikers came
down from New River to Montgomery.
Two hundred said they were going to
Eagie to raise trouble and fifty came on
down toward Handley, five miles below,
it is feared there will be serious trouble
before daylight.
BRAZIL’S ELECTION.
Twice the Usual Nunber of Eallots
Cast at Rio.
(Copyright. 1834. by the United Press.)
liio de Janeiro, March 2.—The total
vote in the city of Rio, with the exception
of seven districts, where the appointed
judges failed to make their appearance,
is as follows:
For President—Moraee 5,507, Gen.
Sobre 2(52.
tor Vice President—Periera 2,398,
Peixoto 071.
In theso districts 25.000 voters were
registered. In ordinary times the total
number of votes cast is about 3.000, thus
showing the popular interest in a civil re
publican government.
The Opposition says: “We are now
fighting lor our lives only.”
The deaths from yellow- fever average
ill daily.
The health of those on board the Amer
ican naval vessels is perfect.
A government decree was published to
day declaring that all crimes connected
with treason are subject to trial by mil
itary court.
A FIERCE FIGHT AT LAPA.
New York, March 2.—The Herald's
Montevideo special says: “Letters from
Santa Catarina give addi: ional details of
tho capture by Brazilian rebels of the
town of Lapa. Tho fight was a furious
one, aud the town was almost destroyed
before the loyal garrison was overpow
ered. Cols. Carneiro and Duleidio
Amyntas were killed.”
CLEVELAND’S DUCK HUNT.
No News Received From His Party
Since They Wera Seen Wednesday.
Elizabeth City, N. C.. March 2.—None of
the incoming boats from the south bring
news of the presidential party since yester
day morning, when they were viewing
points of interest on Roanoke Island. Ifjthe
Violet was still in the main ship channel
to the west of Roanoke Island, it is prob
able that she would have been
sighted. Therefore, it is presumed that
the vessel stood to the eastward across
Pamlico sound in order to visit the Bodies
Island lighthouse, at Oregon Inlet, one of
the few openings between the sound and
the ocean, on the east coast. It is proba
ble that the start homeward will be made
very soon, perhaps to-day, if the Presi
dent is to be in Washington next week, if
it is made this afternoon the Violet will
be able to reach I ong Point, at the foot of
tho Albemarle and Chesapeake canal, by
nightfall, wliero a quiet night may be
passed. Resuming their homeward way
in the morning, the party can pass Nor
folk to-morrow afternoon and striking
into Cheseapeake bay at an easy speed,
the Violet might be in Washington Sun
day. presuming that the homeward trip
begins to-day.
The Presidential party have admirably
succeeded in maintaining privacy concern
ing tiieirmovements. The trip has met
anticipation in the manner desired in re
cruiting the President's health
and affording such enjoyment
among tho wilds of the Dismal
s’ amp as will not soon bo forgotten.
Wild duck, bear and venison have played
an important part in the Presidential
hunt. When Mr. Cleveland returns to
the white house, a handsome bear skin
will adorn tho interior of the executive
mansion as a troph , of the President's
excellent marksmanship.
URUGUAY’S PRESIDENCY.
The Two Houses of the Legislature in
Joint Se 3sion.
Montevideo, March 2.—The two houses
met in joint session yesterday to elect a
president, but no candidate received the
necessary majority. The sitting lasted
five hours, and three ballots were taken.
The lust ballot gave Chucarre 44 votes
and comen/.ore 42. For an absolute ma
jority 45 votes are necessary. The houses
will meet again lor further balloting.
The close division of the parties and other
circumstances counecteu with the election
have created great excitement. The
troops are confined to their barracks as
serious trouble is feared.
TWO ON ONE GIBBET.
Both Men Died for Murder and Neither
Made a Speech.
New Orleans, March 2.—Dave Johnson
and Mansfield Washington were hanged
at Baton Rouge at 1:10 o’clock this after
noon. Both men refused to say anything
on the scaffold, announcing that they had
already spoken enough. Johnson died in
stantly but Washington lingered a few
minutes. The men had brutally mur
dered for robbery Prof. Van Hof in As
cension parish, and Contractor Mike
lvuine in East Baton Uoupe last year.
SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1894.
WILSON’S CONVALESCENCE.
Ho is Out of Danger but Must Guard
Against Imprudence.
St. Louis, March 2.—A special from tho
City of Mexico says: “Dr. Prevost says
bulletins from Guadalajara indicate that
the fourteenth dav has passed safely in
Congressman Wilson's ease, and that he
is so much better that he may be consid
ered as no longer in danger. Congress
man Tarsuey has wired Consul General
Crittenden to keep information as much
as possible from the press, so as not to
make Mr. Wilson's friends in the states
unduly anxious. This has caused all sorts
of telegraphic messages to bo sent here
from Guadalajara exaggerating tho facts
of Mr. Wilson's real condition.
“Following is a message receivedby
Consul General Crittenden this evening:
“Mr. Wilson isdoing well. His fever has
left him, and his skin is cool and moist.
He says he is a great deal better, and he
only wants nursing, food and rest. I
think that in ten days he will be up and
able to go about a little. A little impru
dence would set him back, but I think he
j>flow out of all danger.’ ”
IMPROVING RAPIDLY.
Washington, March 2.—Representative
Breckinridge, of Arkansas, to-day re
ceived the following from Representative
Tarsney, who accompanied Representa
tive Wilson to Mexico:
Guadalajara, Mexico, 'March 2. —Hon.
C. R. Breckinridge: Mr. Wilson is im
proving rapidly. He has no fever and is
gaining strength hourly.
John C. Tarsney.
DEATH IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Three American Hunters Perish and
are Eaten by Wild Beasts
Durant, Mex., March 2.—A party of
Americans left here about fifteen days
ago on a hunting expedition in the Sierra
Madre mountains. They reached the
little town of Salto, southeast of here,
after a hard trip, and there secured a
Mexican guide and went in search of big
game. Soon after leaving Salto the party
became separated and three of
the members were lost in the
mountains. Tho locality is a wild and
dangerous one, and search was at once
instituted for the missing men. The bod
ies of two of them were found two davs
ago, lying close together in a ravine. They
hail been partly devoured by wild beasts,
and whether they died from exposure or
were killed by a panther, could not be
learned. Their names were H. L. Den
ton, aged about 35, and T. I’. Hall, about
40. They were both mining men, and
came to Mexico from Colorado about
three months ago. The other missing
mail is Frank Turastal of Pennsylvania.
A WOMAN IN A DUEL.
She Fatally Wounds a Man and is
Wounded Twice Herself.
Memphis, Tenn., March 2.—J. W. Den
ning, a painter, was shot ktSV-AtghA j>y
Mrs. Wrench, and fatally wouuded.
After receiving the bullet Denning drew
his pistol and a duel ensued between the
woman and the man, both parties empty
ing their pistol. Mrs. Wrench was
wounded twice, once in the arm and onee
in the leg. Mrs. Wrench was divorced
from her husband some months ago, and
Denning was coupled in the scandal.
Since then she has been Denning's mis
tress, and it was because Denning was
going to leave her that she shot him.
Denning is shot through the stomach.
DIES FROM HER WOUND,
A Frenzied Desire to See Her Hus
band the Only Wish Expressed.
Pittsburg, March 2.—Mrs. Louise Rock
well, the actress known as Louise Kel
logg, who was shot in the Hotel Eiffel
Wednesday evening by tho baseball
player E. J. McNabb, died at 4:40 o’clock
this morning. She knew last night that
her life was ebbing away, but had no
request to make save a frenzied desire to
see her husband before she died. She
had been told that he was coming as fast
as steam could bring him. About mid
night, the unfortunate woman sank into
unconsciousness. Her aged mother. Mrs.
Izewis, of Braddock, was with her dying
daughter to the end.
M’KANE IN PRISON.
He Sleeps Well, Eet3 a Hearty Break
fast and Begins Work.
Sing Sing, N. Y., March 2.—John Y.
McKane. after being duly received at the
prison last evening, was locked in cell 119
on the third gallery. He ate very little
supper, but slept well all night. This
morning he marched to the mess room
with the convicts and ate quite a hearty
breakfast. He has been consigned to the
clothing industry and too t his place in
tbat department this morning. Ho is
taking his imprisonment in a very sensi
ble manner and shows no signs of* break
ing down.
LYNCHERS REPULSED.
Fears That They Will Secure Rein
forcements and Return.
Scranton, Pa., March 2.—A mob of 200
men attempted to force the jail at
Stroudsburg this morning, with the pur
pose of lynching Richard Prior, a negro,
who a week a~o murdered Christian
Ehlers, a store keeper in Monroo county.
The attack was made at 2 o'clock, but
was repulsed by tiie sheriff, who held the
moo at bay until the poli :e appeared. The
mob retired in a sullen mood, and it is
feared they will be reinforced, and will
yet succeed in breaking into tho jail, and
securing the murderer.
THROWN INTO CELLS.
The Cause of Two Recent Arrests in
Mexico a Mystery.
City of Mexico, March 2. —The cause of
tho recent arrest and imprisonment of T.
C. Graham, tho well known newspaper
man of tins city, an employe of the Mex
ican Mining Company, of London, is a
mystery to his many friends. He was
placed in solitary confinement in Belan
prison for 72 hours and his friends
have not been allowed to communicate
with him. Charles Fennings, the book
keeper at the mines, which are io ated
at Jaipan. has also been arrested, but the
charge against him is not known.
HEADLY’S BOGUS RECEIPTS.
It is Now Believed That 8,000 Barrels
Are Covered By Duplicates.
Izcxington, Ky., March 2.—lt is be
lieved that duplicate warehouse receipts
have been issued covering the entire
8,000 barrels of liquor contained in the
three warehouses, of the Headly & Peck
distillery here, and also that W. H
Headly. who absconded, had an acconi
plice in the work. Many arrests ar
looked for.
FISTS FLY IN THE IIOI'SE.
Two llcraiius Neatly Come to Blows
Over Pensions.
An Explanation and the Interposition
of the Sergeant-at-Arms Prevents a
Clash—Galusha Grow Sworn in as
Member-at-Largrs From Pennsylva
nia—The Fortifications Appropri
ation Bill Passed and the Pension
Appropriation Bill Taken Up.
Washington. March 2.—The calm after
tho storm was particularly noticeable in
the appearance cf tho House this morn
ing. The galleries were comparatively
deserted, and the floors were almost posi
tively bard of members. A general air of
listlessness marked tho demeanor of the
two or three score republicans in their
seats. They did not even seem to be in
terested in their mail or the morning
papers, in which they made a pretense of
engaging themselves.
Mr. Bankhead, dem., of Alabama,
chairman of the committee on public
buildings and grounds, asked considera
tion of a resolution authorizing tho com
mittee either in whole or by a sub-com
mittee to investigate the question of the
erection of anew public building at Chi
cago, with permission to hold sessions in
Chicago if deemed necessary, all expenses
to be limited to $1,500, to be paid from the
contingent fund. He explained the ne
cessity of making the investigation, the
committee having been unable to reach a
conclusion on the subject from the re
ports of tne experts and architects now
before it. The resolution was agreed to
after being amended so that only a sub
committee should be authorized to pro
ceed to Chicago.
tiie world’s fair report.
At the request of Mr. Dockery, dem.,
of Missouri, the report of the auditor of
the world's fair, showing the receipts and
expenditures, was ordered to lie printed
in the record to complete the congres
sional history of that affair.
Mr. Kilgore, of Texas, offered his reso
lution. originally introduced Wednesday,
relating to the enforcement of tho law
directing the sergeant at arms to with
hold the-per diem of members for ab
sences except on account of isi kuess. and
it was referred to the committee on judi
ciary.
Mr. Mcßae, dem., of Arkansas, chair
man of the committee of public lauds, re
ported, claiming it to be privileged under
the rules, a bill relegating to the disposal
by the Secretary of the Interior of aban
doned military reservaiions.
Mr. Sayers, dem., of Texas, chairman
of the committee on appropriations, raised
the question of consideration against tiie
report in favor of the fortifications bill,
but the House decided to take up the
land bill. After explanation and some
debate by members from the puolic land
states, the bill was passed, without a di
vision.
GALUBHA GROW SWORN IN.
An interesting incident marked the
proceedings at this ooint. Taking a place
in the center aisle, Mr. Holman, the
“father of the House.” addressed tho
chair. He said that thirty-one years ago
the Hon. Galusha A. Grow had left the
place now filled with so much honor by
the speaker at a period when the country
was in the throes of a civil w ar. Now,
after this long period, Mr. Grow returns
to tho Ho se. having been elected last
week a representative at large from the
state of Pennsylvania. He asked unani
mous i onsent that Mr. Grow, who was
pr.sout. be now sworn in, the certificate
of the governor not having yet arrived.
There was no objection, and leaning upon
the arm of Mr. Hohnan, the venerable ex
speaker appeared be ore the bar, and tho
oath was administered to him by Speaker
Crisp. His 70 years did not appear to
weigli heavily upon him. and His bearing
was as vigorous as that shown in his por
trait, which has for many years adorned
the corridors of the hall. At the conclusion
of the ceremony there was a gentle round of
applause, and members crowded about
him to grasp his hand and welcome the
new-old member into their midst. After
paying his respects to Speaker Crisp,
Mr. Grow took a seat at the extreme left
of the chair, between his ruddy faced,
black-haired colleague, Mr. Adams of
Pennsylvania, and Mr. Quigg, the youth
ful member from New York, and the
three made a pleasant and striking pic
ture.
Judge jenkins’ injunction
The routine of proceedings was re
sumed, ana Mr. Boitner, dem., of Louis
iana, endeavored to secure consideration
for tho resolution agreed upon by tho
committee on the judiciary directing an
investigation of the injunction issued bo
Judge Jenkins forbiding the emplo .es of
the Northern Pacific railroad lo striae
against the schedule of wages promul
gated by tho roeeivdrs.
Mr. Kilgore oOjected, demanding the
regular order.
Tho House resolved itself into commit
tee of the whole, and took up the fortifi
cations bill. The appropriation carried
in the bill, as reported, amounts to 82,-
219,054, being $5.2i5,769 less than the es
timates. and $9,599 more than the total of
the last fortifications bill. The debate
was coni ned to brief statements by
Messrs. Livingston, of Georgia, and Bing
ham, rep., of Pennsylvania. The latter
said, that waiving until a more important
bill shall be presented discussion of the
question whether the legislation of the
Fifty-first congress or the threatened
tariff legislation by this congress 13 the
cause of the present financial distress;
*f< r himself and his republican associates
on the committee lie desired to inform tHo
House that the general features of tuo
proposed bill had their approval.
Under tho fiv< -minute rule amend
ments recommended by the committee
were agreed to as follows: Assessing one
half the expense of consi ructing a sewer
age system at t ort Monroe, ■, a., against
tho hotel company and other non-military
residents on the reservation; reducing
from S6I,UK) to *H6,nOO the appro
priation for carriages for hcld
guu batteries; m r using that for
carriages for twelve inch breech loading
rifled mortars from $50.0.0 to $75,000;
that for e pens s of ordinance officers
while employed on construction from
83,000 to #8,600. This made a total increase
of $5,000 from the amount as reported.
The bill was then reported to the Jffouse,
the amendments agreed to. aud the bill
was passed.
money for pensions.
The Ho se again went into committee
of the whole on the pension appropria
tion bill. This hill carries an appropria
tion of $151,581,570 lor the year 1894-95,
against estimates of #102,581,670, and an
ippropriation for the present year of
.61,531,350.
The debate upon the bill soon becamo
political and healed and from that to per
sonal. Mr. O’NeiU, dem., of Massa
chusetts. chairman of the sub committee
in charge of tho bill, made a statement
covering the movement of the total of the
pension roll in recent years, to show why
the proposed reduction had been made in
the bill from the amount of the estimates.
Mr. O’NeiU was questioned by Mr. Hud
son, pop, of Kansas, and Mr. Johnson, rep.,
of Indiana, as to the policy of the pension
bureau. He answered that as a member
of the committee he did uot understand
nor believe that the commissioner
of pensions desired or had made any
attempt to reduce the allowance of pen
sions because of the depleted condition of
the treasury. The force of clerks was
generally the same as under Gen. Rauni,
and was working' only under instructions
to enforce the lnw as they found it. The
unexpended balance of appropriation that
was expected to remain at the close of
the present fiscal year would not be
caused, Mr. O'Neill said, by tho suspen
sion off pensions, for most of the suspen
sions have been re, nked and the pen
sioners have been paid the full amount
due them.
GROUT CRITICISES LOCHRANE.
Mr. Grout, of Vermont, criticised Pen
sion'Commissioner Lochrane and the pen
sion policy of the administration. Mr.
Grout referred at length to the order tak
ing away from the local examining boards
the power to fix the rato of disability,
and said that the soldier was fur safer
with them, even though they were com
posed in some instances of ex-confeder
ates, than to be left to the tender mercies
of the pension bureau, with the duty as
signed it of providing for a large treasury
deficiency.
Mr. Meredith, dem., of Virginia, said
that no came from a state that paid five
times as much as the Green Mountain
state, from which the last speaker came,
for pensions, but which got no benefit
therefrom.
Mr. Johnson, rep., of Indiana—That is
because you were on the wrong side, was
it not?
Mr. Meredith—May be so. But I iwant
to remind the gentleman that the differ
ence betweeu a patriot and a rebel is that
success makes one and defeat tiie other.
Mp. Livinston of Georgia—That was
the case in ’76, anyhow.
SHOULD BE A ROLL OF ITONOH.
Continuing Mr. Meredith said the
people he represented believed that the
pension roll should be a roll of honor, and
not contain the names of persons who
are not entitled to p pension, of which
class there are hundreds and thousands
on the roll to-day.
Mr. Grout asked for proof, and Mr.
Meredith stated that he could give it,
and that no gentleman had tho courage
to deny it when he stated upon his re
sponsibility as a representative that from
his own knowledge and observation he
know it to be true that hundreds and
thousands of fraudulent pensioners were
on the roll.
Mr. Hopkins, rep., of Illinois, asked if
it was not tho action of the gentleman's
state and others south of him that caused
the existence of that pension roll.
Mr. Meredith—No, sir; it was due to
the gentlemen who forced that issue
upon us when we wanted peace. We
have no complaint against the men who
are entitled to a place on the pension list.
It is against those who began lighting im
mediately after the war and kept it up
that we complain.
Numerous inteiruptions were made in
the course of Mr Meredith’s remarks by
republicans, to question him as to tiie
actions of the democrats upon pension
rigiits in refusing to proceed with the
business of the House, in the absence of a
quorum, in violation of tho practice for
many years, which he answered by charg
ing that if tho republicans would attend
these Friday night sessions there would
be a quorum, as the constitution requires
for the transaction of business.
DEMOCRATS NOT NULLIFIEIIS.
Mr. Meredith stated that his intention
had been simply to denounce and refute
the sentiments expressed on the othor
side that the Democratic party occupied
the position of nullifiers of the pension
law , and he characterized the statement
as gratuitous and untrue, and known to
be so. He would not extend his remarks,
he said, having been requested by his
friends to refrain so that nothing might
be said that would tend to irritate his po
litical opponents.
As he was at out to take his seat Mr.
Baker, rep., of New Hampshire, requested
him to make known the proofof i is state
ment that the pension roll contained hun
dreds of fraudulent names. kJ
To this he replied that a certain
pensioner in his nersonal knowledge was
strong and healthful, and that he be
lieved he. the pensioner, had foresworn
himself in order to gain the benefit of the
law. ITiis case was, in his opinion, the
type of many othors.
Mr. Baker remarked that the gentle
man had given no proof to the country,
nor to the House, of his statements, uolh
mg but assertion.
Mr. Funk, rep., of Illinois, suggested
that if tho gentleman from Virginia be
lieved what he said to be true and did not
denounce the pensioner to tho proper
authorities, he was not a good citizen.
NEARLY CAUSED A FIGHT.
The tenor of this remark was evidently
misunderstood by Mr. Meredith to be a
reflection upon Ins veracity, or, with
arms uplifted and menneing tone, lie left
the place where he had been speaking and
approa bed the desk of the gentleman
from Illinois in the center, almost of the
republican seats. “If the gentleman
means to insinuate,” he snouted, “th-t I
am not telling the truth
The republi an members crowded
around the two principal partii i ants in
the scene, and Mr. Payne, rep., of New
Yortt, stood between them.
Mr. Funk responded, as nearly as could
be made out in the hubbub and confuaion,
“I did not say that the gmtleinan was
telling an untruth, but that if it were
true, he was not a good citizen if ho did
not present the case to tho authorities.
And.” shaking his fist in Mr. Meredith’s
face, who still had his arm uplifted, “I
stand by tbat here and elsewhere.”
The uproar was now at its hight, and
tho shouting of the gentlemen could uot
bo understood at the desk, but in a mo
ment Speaker Crisp seized the gavel and
called upon the sergeant-at-arms to re
store order.
Col. Snow ran to the midst of the
crowd, commanding members to take
their seats. Mr. Meredith withdrew to
his own si lo and stood demanding recog
nition of tiie chair, until ordered
by the speaker to take his seat. When
order was restored tie was permitted to
proceed. He said that he was not ex
cited and that nothing lie had recently
witnessed over there, indicating by a
motion of his head the republican side,
was calculated to excite him. There was
a way, however, in which lie could bo ex
cited, but lie opined that no gentle
men on the other side would talk
that way upon the fioor of the
House and he therefore would dismiss
the re 'em, incident. He desired to say in
response to the gentleman from Illinois
that he was not required to act as a spy
or informer, and tbat he would refuse to
act in that capacity.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, the commit
tee rose at the conclusion of Mr. Mere
dith's remarks, and at 4:35 o'clock the
House tool, a recess until S o'clock, tho
fiight session to be for tho consideration
of private pension bills only.
The attendance upon the session of the !
House to-night, at which private pension I
hills were under consideration, was j
larger than upon either of the two pro-!
vious night sessions this term, but only !
about half of the number of members !
necessary to make a quorum was present, i
In committee of the whole fourteen bills 1
were acted upon and laid aside with
favorable reports, and at 10:35 o'clock
the House adjourned.
GOLD TO BE EXPORTED.
An Engagement of $1,260,000 Re
ported at New York. 1
Washington, March 2.—The treasury is '
informed that $1,260,000 of gold was en- j
gaged in New York to-day for export to
morrow. The gold is furnished by tho !
banks in New York. The rate of ex- I
change now is sufficiently high to permit !
gold to he exported at a profit, and fur
ther exportation of gold, if tiie present
rate keeps up, is expected.
Tallahassee's Public Building.
Washington, March 2.—Bids were to
day opened at the treasury department
for interior finish workof the public build
ing at Tallahassee, Fla. S. S. Leonard
Cos., of Mobile, Ala., were the lowest of
eleven bidders, at #18,600.
Democrats to Caucus.
Washington, March 2.—A democratic
caucus to consider how beat a quorum
may be established of members who are
who are present and not voting, will bo
held on Tuesday night, March 0, at 8
o’clock.
Bank Reports Called For.
Washington, March 2.—Controller
Eckels called for the condition of the
national banks at the close of business
on Wednesday, Feb. 2s.
TWO SHOT BY A NEGRO.
One of the Men Dead—A Row Over
Turpentine Hands the Cause.
Waycross, Ga., March 2.- Section Mas
ter Flynn and a Mr. Smith were shot at
Screven Tuesday night by Calvin Carter,
a negro. Smith was killed outright and
Flynn was seriously wounded. Smith
lived at Coffee and went to Screven in
search ot runaway turpentine hands. Ho
was told that a number of turpentine
hands, who said they ran away from Cof
fee, were in hiding at the house of Calvin
Carter, a bad negro. Smith und Flynn
wont to the negro’s house and inquired
about the runaway hands. Carter would
not answer their questions. Ho became
angry and without a word of
warning (licked up his Winches
ter ritle and began firing at the
white men. Smith was hit first.
Ho staggered from the door a few feet
and fell dead. Then Flynn, who was
standing some distance from the house,
was shot at, a second shot struck him,
inflicting a terrible wound. Carter,
when he had finished his crime, mai'o his
escape. He was quickly followed by a
crowd of thieves and gamblers. The af
fair caused much excitement at Screven.
The body of Smith was taken care of,
and Flynn was taken home. A posso
went m pursuit of the murderor, but soon
returned, without having overtaken him.
Capt. Grace, of Waycross, is in communi
cation with Mr. Hilton, at Screven, in re
gard to the affair.
END OF THE FIGHT.
The Cases Against Mitchell and the
Club Nol Prossed.
Jacksonville. Fla., March 2.—The last
act in the Corbett-Mitchoil trial came to
a close in the criminal court of record this
morning, when tho remaining cases were
nol. prossed by the solicitor. Court con
vened at 9 o’clock, and immediately So
licitor Christie maue a motion to
nol. pross. tho cases against Charles
Mitchell and the members of the Duval
Athletic Club.
The court granted tho motion. Only a
fow of the men interested in the eiiso
were present. Billy Thompson ami
Charles Mitchell were not present, but
came along a little later, and were mot at
the foot of the stairs leading to the court
room and toid that the cases had been nol.
prossed, and they turned aud wont down
town.
Mitchell left for St. Augustine this af
ternoon, where he will remain for an in
definite period. Mitchell sa.vs that ho
has nothing to do and he might as well'
stop in Florida as anywhere else.
A BLACK HEARTED DEMON.
He Refuses to Pay His Wife’s Ex
penses and Then Shoots Her.
Lyons, Ga., March 2.—Yesterday morn
ing a negro named Ed Johnson shot his
wife through tho leg. The night before
ho cut her in several places on the back
and arm. Last June he brought her here
and left her at a restaurant and went off,
but has nover sent her any money to pay
her hoard. .She moved from tho restau
rant on that aci ount, and wrote him that
if he did not send her some money togpay
board for herself and child, that
she would go back to her
father. He replied that he intended to
come here and kill her if she said any
tningmore about going to her father.
Night before last he came. It is said
that he is wanted in Brunswick, Helena
and Claxtou for shootin g men in Bruns
wick and Claxton, and killing one in
Helena.
PIEDMONT PARK’S PURCHASE.
The Question Left With Mayor Good
win and President HamphUi.
Atlanta, Ga., March 2. —After confer
ring together for four hours this after
noon, the joint committee, on behalf of
the city government and the Exposition
Company, has toncluded to leave tho
whole question of the purchase of Pied
mont park and the location of the pro
prosed exposition to Mayor Goodwin and
President Hemphill, ot tho Exposition
Company, who will moot and settle tho
light by themselves to-morrow morning
at 9 o'clock.
This action of the conference commit
toc seems to show an advantage for the
exposition people, and it is believed that
Mayor Goodwin will agree to indorse tiie
purchase of the Piedmont grounds under
amended terms of contract, and that the
proposed ux( osition will bo held after all.
A Convict Kil.s a Keeper.
Trenton, N. J.. March 2.—Joseph Wall
witz, alias John Malwitz, a burglar serv
ing a two-years term in tho state prison,
attempted to escape this morning at 1:30
o'clock, and in his effort to secure his
freedom shot and killed Deputy Keeper
James B. Lippincott.
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GLADSTONE AT THE CASTLE
He Tells the Oucen of His Reasons
For Retiring.
Mrs. Gladstone With Him -Later They
Dine With the Queen and Ambassa
dor and Mrs. Bayard The Queen Ex
presses llngret and Offers Mr. Glad
stone a Peerage, Which He Declines.
Radicals Kicking on Lord Rose
bery’s Promotion.
London, March 2.—Premier and Mrs.
Gladstone dined with the queen at Wind
sor to-night. Mr. Bayard; the United
States ambas-ador, and Mrs. Bayard,
were also among the guests. In his con
sultation with the queen, Mr. Gladstone
explained fully the reasons for his retire
ment. The queen expressed her
regrets ttiat the country should lose his
sorvicos, and offered him a peerage. This
Mr. Gladstone declined to accept. Mr.
Gladstone recommended that Lord Rose
bery be appointed as his successor. A
telegram was sent lator to Lord Rose
bery, who resides at Epsom, summoning
him to Windsor for 3 o’clock to-morrow
afternoon. It is understood that ho will
accept tho premiership, but that there
will be only two othor changes iu the
cabinet.
THE DEPARTURE FROM LONDON.
Befr 3 leaving Downing street for
Windsor Mr Gladstone received Sir Will
iam Hurcourt, chancellor of the exche
quer; John Morley, chief secretary for
Ireland, and a few other inti
mate friends. Throughout his drivo
to the station he spoko littlo.
A crowd had gathered at the station, and
workingmen, railroad o I'.eialH, small poli
ticians, and reporters filled tiie platform.
All showed Hie deepest respect for tiie
old man. Those nearest the train stood
uncovered and silent, watching him in
tently. Hardly a word was uttered until
tho train began to movo. Then every
body on tho platform cheered and waved
his hat. Mr. Gladstone started from his
corner and bowed and smiled from tha
window as the train drew away.
CHEERED AT WINDSOR.
The 2,000 or more persons who had as
sembled at tiie Windsor station cheered
repeatedly when Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone
alighted. Mr. Gladstone smiled and
bowed, then entered tho royal carriage
with his wife, and proceeded to the
castle. The streets through which tho
carriage passed were filled with men aud
women, who greeted the premier with
cheers and waving huts and handker
chiefs.
Mr. Gladstone hnd an audience with
the queen before dinner and told her of
his intention to retire from oftico.
THE FORMAL ACT OF RESIGNATION.
The formal act of resignation, however,
may be delayed until after the meeting of
the council which the queen will hold to
morrow. All the ministers will attend
this council, at which tho formal proroga
tion of parliament is to be effected.
There were but two topics in the poli
tical clubs and journalists’ resorts this
evening. These are the retirement of tho
premier and the choice of his succossor.
Rumors und surmises of ali sorts are re
peated from mouth to mouth, but news
with any noteworthy foundation in fact is
very scarce. The newspapers are print
ing columns of varied s|>eeulation, but
most of this matter is the result of palpa
ble guess work and throws uo light on
the cabinet situation.
DON’T WANT ROSEBERY.
Tho radical agltatiou over tha
selection of Ixird Rosebery as
tho successor of Premier Gladstone
continues unubated. A majority of
the radical leaders, while prefer
ring a commoner, are disposed to
acquiesce in the leadership of
Lord Rosebery, the extremists vehe
mently opiose his appointment, declar
ing that if Lord Rosebery is made
premier, the existence of the ministry
will not be prolonged beyond a week.
Even some of tho more moderate radicals
express fear that Premier Gladstone's
withdrawal means the breaking up of tha
party, which his personal influence lias
held together.
Mr Labouchero has written a letter to
the Right Hon. Edward Majoribanks, the
liberal whip, protesting against the ap
pointment of a peer as preiiAer and re
iterating his arguments \w favor of a
commoner as tiie leader of a liberal
government.
Mr. Labouchero says: "During tho
tory administration tho fact that tho
premier was in the House of Lords was a,
stock complaint of the radicals in and
out of parliament. Mr. Gladstone’s popu
larity was largely due to
the fact that lie was regarded
as the peoples’ minister. scorning
even old age, while holding the premier
ship. Without his being in tho House of
Commons, we also complained, tho party
could not consult in regard to its future
leader, and wo cannot admit for a moment
that either the queen or the cabinet can
select our leaders in secret conclave.
THE qUEEN’S CHOICE.
“It is obvious that the queen will select
the man mos grateful to the court in
stead of to the people. ibe secrecy
maintained in regard to Mr. Gladstone,
the semi-offii ial denials to the last mo
ment, the manner in which his successor
was sprung upon, and the House not
sitting, have a very ugly aspect and smack
of cabal ami intrigue. I hat the queen has
a right to select tiie premier is more
true in theory than in fact, and it is prob
able that within the next few years, if
we remain united, we shall sweep away
the hereditary chamber. When we wel
come them in the Ho ;so of Commons as
elected members, they will have tiie same
claim as others to lead us. Until
then, it would be more patriotic if a
liberal peer chosen by the queen should
decline to serve. ’ Mr. Labouchere further
stated that ho regarded tho unity of tho
party as paramount to the leadership.
Personally ho bellevod tho claims of .Sir
William Harrourt so the premiership
were paramount to those ofany other'
FOUND DROWNED.
The Body of a Spaniard Recovered
Near Punta Gorda.
Punta Gorda, Fla., March 2.—Last Sun
day K. B. Harvey and a party of friends
were cruising in lower Charlotte harbor,
on Mr. Harvey's yacht Atala. While Mr.
Harvey was rowing around alone among
the numerous islands, hp found a dead
boJytl oating in tho water. He pushed
the body into tho shallow water under
tho mangrove bushes‘and then went to
tho neighboring Spanish ranch for assis
tance. Tho body was taken on shore and
buried. It was identified as that of an
oid Spaniard named Manuel who, while
intoxicated, had fallen off his boat some
six days before the body was fouud.