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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. ii i \J 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.