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VOL. XXXII.
DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING .NOVEMBER 12,1890. NO. 280.
Follow the C
moth Men’s
Headquar
Suits (ages 5 to 18). We sold last week
more than 100 Suits and Overcoats for
boys.
Will receive by express and freight
and place on sale tomorrow 200 more.
We offered great values last week, but
these were bought at a sacrifice, and sur
pass any thing we have.
rowdas They
Outfitting E
ters for O
OVERCOATS.
Never have we shown as many hand
some garments.
To make things lively this week, we
offer
200 medium weight Overcoats in several
shades (all sizes) for $12 and $15. These
goods would not be high at $16 to $22.
We sell three times the Overcoats sold
by any one house, and expect to sell five
times as many this season.
You may save $5 to $10 in looking at
our stock.
Chancellor & Pearce.
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J. A K1RVEN & CO.
This week we offer a large line of 46-inch Henriettas at 85 cents and $1, which,
under the new tariff law, will be worth much more. They go at the old price as long
as they last
ZET'ILjA.IsrisriEIj
STJXTXUST C3-.
We are offering them at 15 cents.
Double Fold Wool Suitings worth 25 cents.
They .come in Stripes and Mixtures.
TUB BEST OUST BABTH.
We sell the best Full, Regular, Fast Black Fancy School Hose for 15 cents ever
offered at the price.
BODIES’ RIBBED VESTS.
We are offering an extra good Ladies’ Vest for 25 cents. Some odd lots, one
and two garments of a kind to be closed out for half price. This lot includes some for
men.
XDOXT’T FORGET OXJB MILLI1TEBY,
For in this Department we are exceedingly great. Great in styles, great in
variety, great in quantity and exceedingly small in charges. We do sell Millinery
very low considering style and quality, and we are gratified that the Ladies of this city
and elsewhere fully appreciate it.
J. A. KIRVEN & CO.
CHOLERA AMONG HOGS.
A VALUABLE HERD ALMOST DESTROYED
IN TWO WEEKS.
Oskaloosa, November 11.—The well-
known prize herd of Berkshire hogs, own
ed by M. K. Price <fc Son, of this city, has
been nearly destroyed by cholera. Within
the last two weeks one hundred hogs, val
ued at $1,900, have died.
AN ELECTION RIOT.
SERIOUS TROUBLES REPORTED IN THE
ARGENTINE BEPl'BLIC.
Paris, November 11.—A dispatch from
Rosaria, Argentine Republic, says that se
rious election disorders have occurred in
that city. Before order was restored, sev
eral persons were killed, and a number
wounded.
A RAILROAD CHESTNUT.
Chattanooga, November 11.—It is
Currently reported and believed here that
the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus rail
road, extending from this city South 140
miles, has been purchased by the Georgia
Central and the Plant system, and that
this city is to be made the northern
terminal of the Georgia Central.
ARRESTED ON THE CHARGE OF MURDER.
Birmingham, November 11.—[Special.]
—M. L. Wilson, a baker and grocer of
Johns Station, Ala., was lodged in the
county jail this morning on the charge of
murdering R. H. Bristow, a jeweler, last
night at that place. Johns is a mining
town thirty miles from this city, on the
Birmingham Mineral railroad. It is al
leged that Wilson discovered that Bristow
was intimate with his wife. Yesterday
Wilson discovered a letter Bristow hid
written Mrs. Wilson. He then armed
himself, and, going out, met Bristow and
shot him five times, causing instant death.
Both men are prominent. Wilson was im
mediately arrested.
FAILED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, November 11.—The
stock brokerage firm of Narr & Friend, of
this city, suspended today. They say their
embarrassment was caused by the con
tinued drains produced by the active mar
ket of the past ten days. The firm hopes
that suspension is only temporary. They
are unable as yet to make any statement
of assets and liabilities, but it is thought
they will be quite large, as the firm did a
heavy business. Narr is a member of the
New Y'ork Stock Exchange and Friend is
connected with the exchange in this city.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, A.ug. 17, 1889.
Baking
Powder
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Pour in CH
stablishment
utfitting a
The Long: and Short
1 . - •
OF IT ■=
You can buy goods at any and all prices,
but you do not get the same superior value
in a $12, $15, $18 or $25 Suit elsewhere.
The above cut represents the differences
in sizes of men, so is there at difference in
the high qualities sold by
Chancellor & Pearce,
and the low grade Clothing
where.
bought else-
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS.
APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEES
IN THE HOUSE.
ELECTION OF JUDGES CONCLUDED—SEN
ATE COMMITTEES TO BE ANNOUNCED '
TODAY—THE SENATORIAL
QUESTION.
—
Atlanta, November 11.—[Special.]—
The first business in the Legislature this
morning was the election of more judges.
First came the judgeship of the "Bruns
wick circuit. Judge Spencer R. Atkinson
had no opposition and was elected, receiv
ing 204 votes.
The next election was the most exciting
of all—that between Judge J. S. Boynton
and Col. J. S. Pope for the judgeship of
the Flint circuit. Col. L. L. Mlddlebrooks
was also put in nomination, but withdrew
almost immediately, and his votes were
changed. It was close nearly all through,
first one and then, the other forging ahead.
Judge Boynton came in handsomely at the
finish, receiving 110; Pope 101.
Judge W. P. Jenkins was then re-elected
without opposition to the judgeship of the
Ocmulgee circuit, receiving 207 votes.
Then the judgeship of the Northern cir
cuit for the unexpired term, to succeed
Judge Sam Lumpkin. Everybody was
expecting a hard fight, but they were dis
appointed. First, the name of Hon. Seab
Reese was withdrawn, and then that of
Judge O. G. Worley, of Elbert. This
left Hamp McWhorter, of Oglethorpe,
with no opposition. He received 205 votes
out of total of 206. The term ex
pires January 1, 1893. This finished the
election of judges and the joint session
was dissolved.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
The committees of the House were an
nounced this morning by Speaker Howell,
with these chairmen:
General Agriculture—J. H. Twitty of
Jackson.
Special Agriculture—G. M. Ryals of
Chatham.
Auditing—H. L. Graves of Newton.
Banks—Martin Calvin of Richmond.
Blind Asylum—John T. Boifeuillet of
Bibb.
Congressional Apportionments—S. P.
Gilbert of Muscogee.
Corporations—R. H. Lewis of Hancock.
County and County Matters—W. H.
Fleming of Richmond.
Deaf and Dumb Asylum—John W. Bur
ney of Morgan.
Enrollment—T. B. Young of Houston.
Education—R. H. Jackson of Heard.
Excusing of Alembers—J. R. Lumsden
of White. ”
Finance—YU. A. Huff of Bibb.
Hygiene and Sanitation—M. A. Bald
win of Randolph.
Halls and Rooms—Mann of .
Immigration — W. S. Humphreys of
Brooks.
Internal Improvements—A. W. Ivey of
Thomas.
Journal—Bush of .
General Judiciary—H. W. Hill of Meri
wether.
Lunatic Asylum—I. H. Hand of Baker.
Labor and Labor Statistics—A. F. Pope
of Oglethorpe.
Manufactures—G. W. M. Tatum of
Dade.
Military Affairs—R. N. Holtzelaw of
Houston.
Mines and Mining—J. A. Sibley of Cobb.
Penitentiary—Wm. Clifton of Chatham.
Privileges of the Floor—W. T. Roberts
of Douglass.
public Property—John B. Goodwin of
Fulton.
Privileges and Elections—E. W. Martin
of Fulton.
Public Library—B. C. Harris of Wash
ington.
Railroads—Gazaway Hartridge of Chat
ham.
ANCELLO
, 1132 and 11
II Our Exp
SHOES! SHOES!!
If we do excel!
in any one de
partment, it is in
this—Opening
a Shoe Depart
ment about one
year ago, and to
day doing the
largest retail fine
Shoe business in
the city.
The finest
goods at the
lowest prices
have won for us
this enviable
reputation.
R & PEAR
34 BROAD
osition Vi
/
If you want
solid comfort,
style, durabil
ity and low
price combin
ed, see our $3,
$4, $5, $6 and
$7 Shoes.
They have no
equal in Co
lumbus. Large
line P a t e n t
Leather, Kan
garoo and Cork
Soles.
Roads and Bridges—H. J. Wright of
Effingham.
Special Judiciary—Bob Whitfield of
Baldwin.
State of the Republic—J. L. Branch of
Polk.
Temperance—Rev. S. Maxwell of Tal
bot.
GENERAL NOTES.
After the joint session the Senate took
up its time in the reading of bills the sec
ond tune.
A dignified body, that Senate. Very!
The committees of the Senate will be
announced immediately after the reading
of the journal tomorrow.
President Mitchell is authority for the
statement.
The anti-Gordon caucus of the Senate
was told this afternoon at 3:30. '
GoPlon’s friends, in response to the in
vitation, visited his headquarters at the
Kimball from four o’clock this afternoon
until ten tonight.
A NEW YORK FAILURE,
WHICH WILL AFFECT SEVERAL SOUTHERN
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
New York, November 11.—Charles M.
Whitney, a prominent member of the
Stock Exchange, has suspended. The
firm is composed of Charles W. Whitney,
Edwin S. Larchar and Frank M. Larchar.
An assignment was made to George H.
Quintard, with no preferences. The firm
represents here the Whitney National
Bank, of New Orleans and other Southern
financial institutions.
McCurdy, counsel for the firm, late in
the afternoon said that the creditors would
be paid dollar for dollar unless a panic
and sales on the exchange so reduced the
margins as to render money shorter.
There is a preference in favor of Maria
Louisa Whitney, as guardian of Morgan
Whitney, to the full amount of her claim,
which is not stated,
THE QUESTION OF GUESSING
UNDERWEAR and SHIRTS.
Every day last week telegrams or letters
ordering Underwear were sent.
We will sell twice the quantity this
week.
Prices will tell.
25 dozen Undershirts, superior value,
50 cents, sold formerly 75 cents.
32 dozen grey and brown Shirts and
drawers $1 each. Match them if you can
for $1.25.
Cashmere, Camel Hair and other Suits
in red, white and grey $2.50 to $5.
These prices move goods rapidy.
WALL STREET EXCITED-
A NUMBER OF HEAVY FAILURES
BRINGS ON TROUBLE.
CE’S Mam-
STREET.
sitors.
Do yon care to save 50 cents to $1 on a
Hat? If so. drop in at Chancellor &
Pearce’s. They intend holding a Hat and
Cap festival this week to see how many
Hats they can sell in one week.
The best $2 and $3 Stiff Hat in Georgia.
Soft Hats from $1 to $5. Some retailers
sav we should not cut prices. That is all
right. CHANCELLOR & PEARCE.
SEVERAL BANKS UNABLE TO SETTLE
WITHOUT ASSISTANCE—PROMPT
ACTION TAKEN TO AVOID
A PANIC, ETC.
IS A VIOLATION OF THE ANTI-LOTTERY
LAW.
Washington, November 11.—In re-
spoije to inquiry made by the Postmaster
General Wanainaker, under date of Octo
ber (, 1890, as to whither advertisements
in newspapers of “Guessing Contest” in
its various phases are in violation of sec
tion ?S94 of the revised statutes as amend
ed bythe anti-lottery act of September 19,
1890, Attorney-General Miller submitted
his opnion, in which he holds in the nega
tive w.th the other enclosures, the Post-
maste:-General transmitted an advertise
ment tf the Cincinnati Enquirer, setting
forth die of these projects in detail, and
as thistase presents the material ques
tion mite distinctly, the Attor
ney teneral makes use of it for
the purpses of his answer. The scheme
of enteryise advertised by the Enquirer is
that it wll give to the sender or senders of
the first juess giving the correct, or the
nearest orrect, number of the vo es of
Democrat and of Republican candidates
for the ofice of Secretary of State for the
State of Gio at their pending election the
sum of $10 each. Other amounts are of
fered for fie second and third best guesses,
etc. The total amount of the offer is
$500. Aftr giving the reasons for his
conclusion: that this particular case does
not come ritbin the proscription of the
statute, th Attorney-General says: In
conclusion ; may not be improper to say
that this lai was framed with the view of
the suppresson of certain well known and
widespread gencies for evil, and it is cer
tainly not wse to embarrass its exaction
by a straineffir unnatural constrnction in
New York, November 11.—Rumors of
trouble among the banking institutions
were current all day, but no one paid
much heed to them, thinking that they
were the usual emanations of bear minds.
After the close, however, it was learned
that three banks, which were members of
the New York Clearing House Association,
were unable to settle the claims of other
banks against them. There was a balance
against the Bank of North America of
$1,409,CC3, which it was unable to settle.
The other banks were the North River
and the Mechanics’ and Traders’. How
the heavy balance was created against the
Bank of North America was a puzzle. It
was thought that the firm of Decker, How
ell & Co. had overdrawn their account
to that extent, but this cannot be definite
ly ascertained. During the day the Me
chanics and Traders’ Bank made its settle
ment with the Clearing House, and the
other two banks received assistance from
other banks in the Asociation and pulled
through all right. At the Bank of North
America it was stated that the trouble was
directly due to the (account of Decker,
Howell & Co., and that now that the ac
count of that firm was closed the bank was
in a stronger position than ever. The
most important f$cts in the development
was the scarcity of money. Right up to
the close it was in urgent demand, and
4 per cent and the legal interest was
charged on loans, equal to 189 per cent
per annum. This fact, and the troubles
of the banks, caused a SDecial meeting of
the Clearing House Association to be
called, and after a long session it was de
cided to appoint a committee of the presi
dents with authority to issue Clearing
House wan esttificatss in * erder
to enable the banks to settle the balances
between themselves. These certificates
will be based on bills receivable, collateral
securities, cash assets and the united credit
of the banks. This action is intended to
distribute the reserves of the banks more
evenly between the institutions. Where
one bank is unable to settle its dif
ferences in cash, it will deliver securities
and assets to the certificate committee, and
if that committee accepts the securities it
will authorize the issue of certificates on
them. The united action of the banks is
expected to restore complete confidence.
New York, November 11.—Assignee
Cromwell made the following statement
concerning its affairs late in the afternoon.
The liabilities are about $10,000,030, and
the assets, represented by the market price,
largely exceed that sum. The liabilities
are due almost entirely to banks and bank
ers on loans made in the course of busi
ness, and are well secured. The cause of
the suspension was the necessary
amount of cash required in the
day’s business. The firm’s transactions
were very large, it being necessary to bor
row several millions daily. The firm had
abundant collateral today, and it was not
for lack of security, but inability to make
it available, that caused the crash. It was
simply a matter of absolute inability to
get the money on the best securities, owing
to the extraordinary money stringency
now prevailing. As the secu
rities are a special line, there
may be a disposition on the part of
creditors to sacrifice them on the mar
ket, but such a course would be suicidal.
The character of the secureties showed
that their price on the market is far below
their actnal value. If the creditors have
good judgment to bold their securities,
they will be amply protected.” Jas. S.
we could not get money to carry
on our business. We had ample
assets, but could not realize on them.
The distress which has been caused by onr
fai’ure is not local, it is world wide. The
firm of Decker, Howell & Co. was one of
the most prominent of the stCCM exchange
It was identified, not only with the Yillard.
Stc ?ks, but with the Standard Oil interests
as well; and also carried accounts of the
biggest stock operating firms in Chicago,
After the failure of the firm it was an
nounced that sales of stock under the rule
for its account were made in Edison gen
eral electric stock, which forced the price
down to 65, a decline of 244 points. A
large amount of Great Northern preferred,
Northern Pacific common and preferred,
North American, Manitoba, Western
Union, Wisconsin Central and Missouri
Pacific was also sold under the rule for the
firm.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
reaching aftt practices not thought of as ,
the motive fc its enactment. The opinion [ Decker, senior member of the firm, said:
is dated Octoer 31, 1890. | “Our failnre is dne Jo the simple fact that
the eleventh annual convention
IN SESSION AT RICHMOND.
Richmond, Va., November 11.—The
eleventh annual convention of the Ameri
can Society of Mechanical Engineers met
here today at 4 o’clock. The convention
was called to order by President O. Berlin
Smith, of New Jersey. Hon. J. Taylor
Ellyson, Mayor of Richmond, welcomed
the delegates to the city. President Smith
responded on behalf of the society. Smith
then read his annual report and the ses
sion closed. Tonight the society was
given a public reception by Governor Mc
Kinney at the executive mansion, which
was largely attended. A brief business
session will be held tomorrow morning,
after which the delegates and ladies ac
companying them will|be given an excur
sion down the James river.
-RECEIVERS FOR THE SUGAR TRUST.
New York,November 11.—Judge Pratt
thii morning appointed as receivers for
the rSugar Trust Gen. Henry W. Slocum,
Henry O’Havemeyer and S Y. White.
'The bond is $500,000 each, with two or
more Sureties. Judge Pratt directs that
the trustees deliver to the receivers ■ every
book of account, entry, or memorandum
relating to the property or business of the.
sugar trust, and their officers are com
manded to transfer and deliver to the re
ceivers muniments of title, evidences of
indebtedness, evidences of rights, certifi
cates of stock, books of account, entries
and memorandas. Their servants are also
directed to make full and complete state
ments to the receivers of ail facts in their
possession in order that the receivers may
be enabled to settle the business of the
trust. The court orders the sureties to
absolutely desist and refrain from any
further management or interference with
the business or property of. the trust, and
also from exercising any power over the
corporations composing the trust. The
court forbids the removal from the stand
of any property of the trust, except in the
ordinary course of business of said corpo
rations, severally and respectively. The
court continues in force the original in
junction restraining the Central Trust
Company from rearganizing the trust.
A RUMORED RAILROAD DEAL.
Chattanooga, November 11.—It is
officially announced that the Queen and
Crescent system, the line from Cincinnati
to New Orleans to pass under the manage
ment of the officers of the E. T. V. and
Georgia Railroad, and the two great sys
tems are to be operated under one man
agement. Henry Fink will become gen
eral manager; E. H. Hudson, assistant
general manager, and B. W. Wrenn, gen
eral passenger and ticket agent.
HONORS TO STANLEY.
New York, November 11.—Henry M.
Stanley was tendered a reception tonight
in the Metropolitan opera house which
well might flattery king.