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VOL. XXXII. DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, a IN DAY MORNING DECEMBER 14, 1890. NO. 308. ^ an Sujipiy You with Beautiful and Elegant Christmas Presents Fi r father, mol her, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, yrand mama, ^rand-papa, and all you;* relalives and friends. Read Their List of Specialties. The prices are rbht. The ladies say they have the PRETTIEST of substantial and suit- a le presents to be seen. Don’t fail to see them. HANDKERCHIEFS Especially adapted for Christinas presents, in Brocade Siik, Plain Silk, Embroid ered Silk, Clear Lawn, Plain and Printed Embroidered, etc. Our stock of these goods is unusually large and in great variety.' Lidies and Gents Embroidered initial PUKE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS for $3.00 per dozen, half dozen in a box. OUR HALF PRICE SALE. All our French Pattern Hats; Ladies and Misses Camel’s Hair French Felt Hats; Missi s Ready-Made Suits; Ladies Extra Choice Pattern Suits, regular price $30 to $33. Lidi s and Misses Jersey Waists. A small lot of our best KID GLOVES, slightly ««iiel or spotted. All go at exactly HALF PRICE. CHOICE BE&T BRANDS OF PRINTS AT FIVE CENTS. Notwithstanding this cold weather has stimulated the WRAP trade we will con tinue to make reduced prices of any of our CLOAKS AND WRAPS for Ladies or Children. Also a discount of one-third off from the price on FUR, BOA AND MUFF SETS. LADIES UNTDB 5.YE3T3 25 G 2NT3. Reductions in UNDERWE AR. We are determined not to carry over so large a stock of Underwear as we did last winter if LOW PRICES will move them. DOLLS 11ST GBBaT VARIETY. Bisque Heads with jointed Bodies; Bisque Heads with Kid Bodies, from 25 -cents to $1.50. M.aKK MIE GENTLEMEN PRESENTS. We have Gents Kid, Dog Skin, Dressed Buck and Moca GLOVES in sizes from 7 to 9, at low prices. Also Fuur-in-Hand SCARFS at 00 Cents, worth $1.00. Also a choice line of CUFF BUTTONS, etc. J. A KIR YEN & CO. IRISH FUNDS LOCKED UP. THE BANKS WON’T HONOR NATIONAL LEAGUE CIIKCK8. Dublin, December 13.—The Freeman’s Journal says that Xavier O’Brien, treas urer of the National League, refuses to pay the salaries of the league officials on the ground that they are not neutral. The dispute in regard to the. right, of draw ing upon the funds of the National League has caused the bank in which the League’s money’s are deposited to order its branches not to honor checks sent to evicted tenants by that organization. Consequently many families are deprived of their weekly sti pend from the leagues, and tiny must either suffer terribly or go to the poor house. The laborers on the railway that is being built from Galway to Clifden have struck for an increase of wages. The road is being built by the Government, and the work was started as a part of Ba!- tour’s scheme for the relief of unemployed workmen. THERE WILL BE NO DUEL. Atlanta, December la.—[Special.] — There have been some sensational rumors of a duel between Mr. Humphries, of Bropks, and Dr. Bildwin, of Randolph, as a result of the tilt between those gentle men in the House yesterday, but the wiiite banner of peace floats cheerily today. Mr. Humphries explained to Dr. Baldwin that \ he was not reflecting on him in his re marks on yesterday, as he did not think the doctor was the author of the statement about him. This was satisfactory to the doctor, and the duel is off. The two gen tlemen spoke to eacli other this morning, and have been in their seats as usual. Mr. Humphries said he would have taken the remark as a joke had he known that it was made by Dr. Baldwin, as they were always guying each other. A NEW THROUGH ROUTE. THE CRITICAL ILLNESS OF A TENNESSEE EDITOR. Knoxville, December 13.—A new through train over the Knoxville Southern railroad from here to Atlanta goes on in the morning. This is the new route South from Louisville, Ky., in connection with the Knoxville, Cumberland Gap & Louis ville railroad. Through sleepers are now running to Louisville. The new route bet ween the North and SouLli is called the j Cumberland Gap route. John M. Fleming, a well known edito- I rial writer in Tennessee, with whom Con- I gressman Phelan had the celebrated con- ! troversy which ended by him sending the edit or a challenge, to tight a duel, is lying ! very ill at his hotel in this city, with a | poor chance of recovery. His system seems | to have collapsed generally. Highest of all in Leavening Power.— U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889. Just Received for the Christmas Trade. 300 IMS' A! GENTLEMEN’S UMBRELLAS, Gold Head Siik and Gloria $2 50 to $18.00 Silver Head Silk and for* $2.00 to $10,00. Natural Sticks $1.50 to $8 00. Every style and pattern needed for a handsome pr. sent. These goods sh nl hav< | reached us a month ego. We notified the manufacturers they would be held s «bj c» . ■ have instructions to sell them at a discount rather than intur t e expense of r t r fi g them. Do you want an Umbrella? CHANCELLOR & PEARCE THE FORCE BILL FATED. IT WILL PROBABLY" BE LAID ASIDE TUESDAY". THE DEBATE IN THE SENATE—DULL DAY IN THE HOUSE—ROME’8 FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR PUBLIC BUILDING. Washington, December 13.—[Special.] The Force bill people are making a des perate effort to effect some compromise before their final caucus Monday night. A number of propositions have been talked about. One plan is to so amend the Force bill as to make its application general without petitions from voters and the elimination of the bayonet clause. To satisfy the silver men, the extreme radicals are ready to agree to anything. The best opinions are that the Force biil will be laid aside on Tuesday next. Senator Daniels, from the commission on public buildings and grounds, reported Mr. Clements’ bill for a public building at j Rome. The appropriation for the im provement is $50,Out). J. G. Zachry, formerly of Atlanta, and for some years a prominent young attor ney of the city, will move to Mew Y'ork to practice law. It is hinted that Mr. Zachry has made some connection with the West Point Terminal people and has that job in hand. A postoffice has been established in i Dodge county, Georgia, called ‘‘Jehu.” j Peyton W. Bussy is postmaster. IN THE SENATE. I Washington, December 13.—The Sen ate, at 1:10 o’clock, resumed considera tion of the elections biil, and Jones of Ar kansas, made an argument in opposition to it. He yielded to Daniel, who reported back from the committee on public build ings and grounds, the House bill for a pub lic building at Rome, Ga., and who offered a resolution, which wa3 adopted, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for infor mation as to the sums of money, with in terest to date, advanced by the States and to be applied towards erecting public build ings at the seat of Government on the banks of the Potomac. Jones characterized the elections bill as an attempt to deprive the people of the control of their own elections and to plaee that control in the hands of Federal officers. The system proposed by the bill was like to that which peopled the wastes of Siberia. It did not belong to the people or to American civilization, and should find no place in its statutes. The funda mental idea of the b 11 w'as that the exist ing law for watching the people at elec tions stopped short of effectiveness (to use the President’s expression), and that the defect must be cured by taking the elec tions out of the hands of the people. He had seen recently, in a paper published in his own State, a statement of the account rendered by Chief Supervisor McClure, one item of which was $5053 for pre paring instructions to be given to Super visors, the rate charged being 10 cents per folio. Pasco asked Jones whether the instruc tions given by McClure were in manuscript or in print. Jones said there was nothing in the ac count to show whether the instructions were written or printed, but as there were 1300 copies of them sent out, and as they had to be identical, it was hardly probable that they were written by hand. In such a way as that, McClure had accumulated a biil of $0050 within a month or two after his own appointment. Pasco said that he had been informed by a gentleman who had seen a copy of these instructions that they were in print. At the close of Jones’ remarks, as no other Senator took the floor, the presiding officer (Bate) stated that the question was on Gray's motion to strike out the sixth sub-division of the seventh section (the house to house clause), and asked whether the Senate was leady for the vote. A discussion took place between Gray and Hoar, and turning on the fact that some time since it was stated in the Sen ate that the committee on elections had not intended to report that provision. Hoar explained, as he said he has already done a dozen times, that that statement had been made by him through inattention, but that he had discovered his error the same evening and had explained the matter next day. If the Senator from Delaware wished to debate the provision further, and its propriety, the Senators on the Re publican side were prepared to go into it. Or if he desired a vote upon it now, they were ready to vote. The mot ion to strike out was opposed by Hoar and Evarts, the latter of whom was called upon to answer a good many questions by Morgan and Harris. Harris asked Evarts whether the statute of the State of New Y"ork required the reg istration of legal voters. Evarts—“Certainly.” Harris—“In your op’nion, have the people of that State sufficient intelligence and integrity to look after the registration of their own legal voters and the conduct of the election of their own officers?” Evarts—“Is that the question?” Harris—“That is one question.” Evarts—“Very well. Then I am at liberty to answer^ I suppose. It .s a ques tion which the Senator can answt r as well as I.” Harris—“I suppose that the Senator from New York and myself do not differ about the fact that the. State of New York is supreme within her territorial borders.” Evarts—“Y’ts, in all that belongs to her supremacy.” Harris—“Of course, then, the election of her own officers belong to her?” Evarts—“Yes.” Harris—“And her representatives in Congress are her own officers?” Evarts (with an air of dissent)—“Ah?” Harris—“Is that denied?” Evarts—“Why, always.” Harris—“If it is denied, I want to un derstand the fact. The Supreme Court has held that they are, and the Senate has so held on several occasions.” Evarts—“That would lead to a very long debate, and I do not propose to enter into it at this time. The question relates to the policy or usefulness of this bill at large, and that consideration I have elimi nated from the point which I am now dis- CHSsing.” Wilson, of Maryland, took the floor to make an argument against the bill, but, as he was somewhat indisposed, Hoar said he would not insist npon a continuation of the discussion today, but gave notice that after today he thought he ought to ask the Senate to sit all the hours prac ticable until the bill was finished. After a short executive session, the Sen ate at 4:20 o’clock adjourned till Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. IN THE HOUSE. Washington, December 13.—Baker, of New York, called up the Senate bill for inspection of cattle and hogs and products and carcasses thereof which are subject to interstate commerce. After a brief speech against the bill by Mills, of Texas, and in favor of it by Stockbridge, of Maryland, the bill was re ferred to the committee on agriculture. The House then went into committee of the whole on bills reported from the com mittee on privai e land claims. The bill to establish a court to adjudicate private land claims in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada, was taken up. After some debate upon it the committee rose and the bill was agreed to with an amendment excepting Arizona from its provisions. McKinley, from the committee on ways and means, reported a joint resolution to correct the punctuation of the tariff act of 1890, relative to binding twine. Dunuell of Minnesota, gave notice that Tuesday next he would ask the House to consider the reapportionment bill, and then the House adjourned. AFTER the BANK WRECKERS. Philadelphia, December 13.—Louis E. Pfeiffer, who was president of the broken Bank of America, and vice-presi dent of the American Life Insurance Com pany, was arrested today for crookedness in connection with the failure of these corporations. Bail was fixed at $20,000, the same as that of George F. Work, and, failing to obtain it, he joined Work in Moyamensing prison. Cashier Dungan, against whom warrants are out, has not been captured. Senator MacFarlane, who was president of the American Life In surance Company, is securely hidden. bkocton’s postmaster. Washington, December 13.—The Sen ate today confirmed the nomination of Cornelius Cadle, Jr., as postmaster at Brocton, Ala. A FLORIDA NEWsPaPFR COMES FORWARD WITH A POLITI CAL MARE’S NEST. AND CLEARLY A WEAK FAKE—WESTERN ALLIANCE MEN HATCHING A PLOT TO SPLIT THE SOLID SOUTH. Jacksonville, Fla., December 13.—In its issue of tomorrow, the Timts-Union will publish the following: St. Augustine, Fla., December 13.— Since the final adjournment of the Farm ers’ Alliance at Ocala Monday last, incou- testible proof has been brought out to show the existence of a gigantic plot to use this national organization as a means tor promoting the third party scheme, which catue to the surface in two or three different forms during the recent gather ing. A significant fact in this connection is the vote of the Northwestern Alliance- men, who are almost without excep tion Republicans, and nlio came to Ocala with the avowed purpose of forciug the National Alliance toemlorae their pet scheme for a third party. It soon became apparent, however, that this en dorsement could not be secured, although vigorous work in this direction was ut in during the tir.-t three or four days of the session. Winn the sub-treasury scheme came up for endorsement on Monday last, the final vole of passing this demand was surprising in many respects. The Northweslerners were found to be solid in their support of the measure, although their political affiliations in the past and the sentimem of the people whom they are supposed to represent would naturally have led them to open up opposition to this measure. The leadeis in the third party movement from that section are McGrath of Kansas, Louck of North Dakota, Wardell of South Dakota, and Willetts of Kansas, and they are warmly supported by the delegates from Wisconsin and other near by States. During the tour of the State, which has been in progress for the past four or five days, these third party plotters have unbosomed themselves to a certain extent in their conversation with their fellow-excursionists and newspaper men, and their admissions have laid bare the political scheme which has prompted their every act. In general, their state ments are to this effect: That they are really opposed to the sub-treasury bill, as they regard it as wrong in principle and as a legislative device which can end only in financial ruin to the farmer and to every other indnstrial class; that the people of their section are opposed to it, and that they, as delegates, were particularly charged with the mission to defeat the measure when they left their homes. They say that upon their return they will be asked to make an explanation of their strange conduct in giving their support to this demand of the National Alliance, and the explanation which they will be forced to make is this: That the sub treasury demand is of such a nature that it can never gain the sup port of the Democracy in the Southern States, and that an attempt to secure such Democratic support can end only in a split in the Democratic ranks in the South. This, they say, will break up the “solid South,” and this is the end which they have had in view. They profess to believe that their people will applaud them for having entered into an arrangement by which this end can be accomplished and that they will feel that the sacrifice of their principles in connection with the sub-treasury scheme has not been too great if thereby the Democratic party can be hopelessly divided. A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT. THE VICTIMS OF A GATE KEEPER'S CARE LESSNESS. Philadelphia. December 13.—A spe cial dispatch to the Times from Bristol, Pa., says: A shocking accident occurred at Mill street railroad crossing this after noon, by which four persons were killed, one fatally wounded and one seriously hurt. The accident was caused by the safety gates at the crossing being raised just before the New Y"ork west-bound ex press was due. A number of persons had been waiting for a freight train due to pass, and as soon as the gates were raised started to cross. John Me- Parents and Guardians, If you don’t care to invest in a full Suit for the boy—we are overstocked on Boys’ Overcoats, sizes 4 to 11. They must go— note the prices: 25 garments reduced to $2.50. 100 garments reduced to $3.50. 50 garments reduced to $5.00. If your boy is ashamed of his trousers, we have just received 200 pair and selling them at 50c a pair. Chancellor & Pearce. N. B.—We expect to crowd a month’s business into the next two weeks. Our prices will do it. Goods must go. “M r uff said.” Ilvain, a teamster, started across with his wagon in which were his thirteen-year old son, Neal Mcllvaine, Joseph Hassey, about the same age, Hugh Dever a storekeeper on Pine street and John McGee, about 15 years also. The express train, which was running at full speed, struck the wagon, instantly killing Neal Mcllvaine, Joseph Hussey and Hugh Dever. John Mcllvaine had liis shoulder and leg broken,ribs crushed and was otherwise internally injured. He is not expected to live. The two boys were struck with such force that they were thrown into the canal. Joseph Jchnson, who was crossing the track on foot, was also struck by the engine and instantly killed. John McGee, who was also in the wagon, was badly injured. The gate keeper claims that the clatter of the freight train passing drowned the noise of the bell so that it could not be heard. He will probably be arrested. Chicago’ market. IIKVIFW OF SPECULATION IN THE GRAIN AND PROVISION MARKETS. Chicago, December 13.—There was considerable s'rength in wheat during the greater part of the session, but it eased off considerably and closed with a gain of only i on Friday’s closing price. The tussle was local in its character, with crow-tailing, owing to the actions of one or two heavy operators. The demand for cash wheat continued excellent. Corn was easier to begin with, and weak in the end, closing at decline of i since Friday. Oats were weak and unsettled. The opening sales were at £ to decline, re ceded J, rallied to the opening figures, de clined $2, and closed quiet at about inside figures. Mess pork was dull. Prices declined 22$c to 25c, and the market closed easy at about inside figures. Lard—Only a moderate business was transacted. Early sales were made at about yesterday’s closing figures, but during the latter part of the session the feeling was easier and prices receded 5 to 7c. Short ribs—The trading was fairly ac tive, prices ruled 7$ to 10c lower, and the market ruled easy at the reduction. THE NORTH HIGHLANDS MATTER. Atlanta, December 13.—[special.]— The North Highlands railroad tight is off and those interested on both sides hare gone home. The Senate committee reported an amendment providing that neither road shall parallel for more than one block. To this a further amendment has been agreed to and the bill will go through without further coutes 1 . The second amendment adds to the first that with consent of Council the restriction may be disregarded. In other words, with consent of Council the road may run any where, and the Columbus railroad is buund by the same restriction in the matter of paralleling the Highlands road. This places in the hands of the Mayor and City Council of Columbus the com plete control ot the street franchises, and is the principle contended for by Mr. Gil bert in his speech in the House demanding home rule. Mr. Gilbert regards home rule for the cites as a vitally important prin ciple to maintain in legislation, and espe cially that of controlling the occupancy of its streets. The agreement relieves the Senate of a sharp contest in the closing hours of the session, and is a greater relief lo the Rep resentatives from Muscogee. It is greatly to the benefit of Columbus that the matter has taken its present shape. THE WORLD’S COTTON SUPPLY. New Y'ork, December 13.—The to al visible supply of cotton for the world is 3,099,847 bales, of which 32,248,347 ate American, against 2,953.924 and 2,553,724 respectively last year. The receipts of cot ton this week at all interior towns were 198,120: receipts from plantations, 290,345. The crop in sight is 4,072,204 bales. AN IOWA BANK FAILS. CRESTON, la., December 13.—The fail ure of the Farmers’ Bank, at Fontanel, la., yi sterday, caused great excitement, many merchants and farmers being depos itors. It is reported that the liabilities are $60,000, and the assets $25,000.