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the morning news, 1 . Established IsSO. Iscoepobatid 1888. V j j. H. EBTILL, President. S A CHECK OX RUM'S TOUKS. A bill in the senate growing our OF THE DECISION. It Proposes to Recognize the Right of the States to Regulate the Traffic in Their Borders—The Silver Bill Again Under Debate—Several Bills Passed Before Adjournment. Washington, May 14. —In the Senate to-day the Senate bill, with amendments, subjecting imported liquors to the pro visions of the laws of the several states, was reported from the committee and placed on the calendar. The amendment is practically anew bill, and provides that no 6 tate shall be held to be limited or restrained in its power to prohibit, regulate, control, or tax the sale or transportation (to be delivered within its own limits) of any distilled, fer mented or other intoxicating liquors by reason of the fact that the liquors have been imported into any state from beyond its whether there shall or shall not have been paid thereon any tax, duty or import to the United States. OBJECT OF THE MEASURE. Mr. Wilson of lowa submitted a report from the judiciary committee on the bill, in which it was stated that the purpose of the measure is to grant the permission of con gress to the several states to exe cute their laws to protect society and promote its best interests. This bill, the re port says, is clearly within the suggestions of the decision recently rendered by the United States supreme court in the original package case, and therefore the committee recommends its passage. Mr. George did not concur with the ma jority in their report. Mr. Hoar made an extended explanation of the bill, and Messrs. Vest, Edmunds and Wilson of lowa had something to say about it, when Mr. Plumb desired to know w hat question was before the Senate, and was informed by the vice-president that there was no question pending. He then demanded the regular order, and, when Mr. Hoar desired to make some further re marks, Mr. Plumb objected and insisted on the regular order. This objection was resented by Mr. Hoar, who remarked that ho had never seen such an exhibition of t oorishness before. “Then it is because you never look into a glass," was the sharp retort of Mr. Plumb. THE SILVER BILL TAKEN UP. The silver bill was taken up and Mr. Teller addressed the Senate. He spoke of the bill as relating to perhaps the most im portant question that had been presented to the Senate since the demonetization of silver in 1873 if it could be truthfully said that that question had ever been presented to the Sen ate. Discussing the Windom bill, Mr. Teller said that even if be was convinced that that bill would put the price of silver up, not to $1 29 an ounce, but to sl|so an ounce, it would never receive his support. It was clear to him that silver, without its full recognition as a money metal, would not remain at the price at which it might be put. LIKE THE STORK SYSTEM. In further discussion of the bill he said that nothing would suit the Secretary of the Treasury but treasury notes payable in a commodity. It was the first time that the “store system” which prevailed in the mining and manufacturing regions was proposed to be applied to the treasury de partment of the United States. Mr. Teller was equally emphatic in his condemnation of the bill as reported from the finance committee, fer the reason that the bullion to be purchased under it was not to be coined absolutely, but was to be used as a basis for the issue of paper money. His speech was an argument for unrestricted coinage of silver. Without concluding his speech Mr. Teller, at 2:30 o’clock, yielded to a motion to go into executive session. The doors were reopened at 3:05 o’clock. , BILLS PASSED. The silver bill was laid aside informally tiil to-morrow and the Senate proceeded to business on Its calendar. The following bills, among others, were passed: The Senate bill for the relief of Maj. Goodloe, a paymaster in the United States marine corps (crediting him with sums lost through the defalcation of bis clerk). The Senate bill for the relief of the Nor folk County Ferry Company (refunding ?42,300 for tolls withheld by the commissary department of the army during the war). The House bill to amend ithe act of June 18, 1888, authorizing the county of Laurens, Ga., to construct a bridge across the Oconee river at Dublin, in that county (extending the time). t The House bill authorizing the construc tion of a railroad bridge across the Oconee river near Dublin, Ga. Pending consideration of bills on the cal endar Mr. Blair suggested that no quorum was present. A roll call was ordered and during Its progress a sufficient number of senators entered the chamber to constitute a quo rum and business progressed. Many of the bills that were reached on the calendar were laid aside on the sug gestion of Mr. Ingalls that the senators who reported them were not present. Frequent repetition of this formula with, the point of sarcasm that marked its delivery, created some amusement in the chamber. Finally, on his motion, the Senate at 4:30 o’clock adjourned till to-morrow. CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE. All the Oklahoma Nominees and Sev eral Postmasters Fut Through. Washington, May 14.—The Senate to day confirmed the following nominations: Oklahoma Officials —G. W. Steele of In diana, to be governor; Robert Martin of Oklahoma, to be secretary; Edward B. Oreen of Illinois, to be chief justice of the supreme court; A. 3. Seay of Missouri and “• G. Clark of Wisconsin, to be associate justices; W. 8. Lurty of Virginia, to bo marshal, and Horace Speed of Oklahoma. 1° be district attorney. Also the following postmasters: Florida —Harrison Reed at Tallahassee. Georgia—Stella R. Laird at LaG range, Watt at Columbus. North Carolina—W. L. Person at Rocky tnount. ' irginia—James Sullivan at Harrison burg, \v. H. Strother at Warronton. the nomination of William D. Sorsby to be consul general to Ecuador was confirmed by a strict party vote. A Navy Department Promotion. Washington, May 14.—The President to-day nominated Pay Inspector Edwin United States navy, to be chief of ‘he bureau of provisions and clothing and Paymaster general with the rank of com niolore, (to succeed Commodore Looker, who resigned on account of ill health. The Dependent Pension Split. May 14.—0n motion of Mr. Morrill of Kansas the House this morn hig insisted on its amendment to the Senate dependent pension bill and a conference was . ordered. ISofning RIVERS AND HARBORS. An Effort to bo Made to Pass the Ap propriation Bill. Washington, May 14. Although the party managers are opposed to the river and hai bor bill, the committees having it in charge in the two houses are going to try to get it through, counting on the support of all the men in both houses whose constitu ents are interested in its appropriations to carry it even over a possible veto. Chair man of the House committee spoke for both when he said to-day: “I hope to get a vote on the bill as soon as the tariff question is disposed of in the House, which will be to-day week. The river on 1 harbor bill Is in the interest of the whole country and ought to rasa. Yes; I have had suggestions that it be postponed until next session, but they come from persons with whom the wish is father to the thought. It’s a great mistake to assume that it w ould be politically inexpedient to pass the river and harbor bill. I believe it would be a fine stroke of political wisdom. CLEVELAND’S MISTAKE. “I think it was one of Mr. Cleveland’s greatest mistakes to oppose river and har bor legislation. The proseut bill has been carefully framed with a view to carrying on the more important of the public works. It gives to the big rivers and har bors about all that was asked for iu the engineers’ estimates, and to the small streams but little. Our bill is not open to the criticisms made againßt so many that in framing them favoritism and log rolling obtained. If I were President I would in sist on the passage of this river and harbor bill. It not only constructs wate ways and benefits navigation and commerce, but it does good in distributing money in all sec tions of the country.” CASES MADE FOR FEES. The Congressional Committee to Make a Vigorous Report. Washington, May 14.—The report of the subcommittee of the House judiciary committee who went to Georgia and Ala bama to investigate the charges that the officials of federal courts are in the habit of making fictitious arrests to multiply their fees have not yet prepared their report, but it is understood that they were con vinced of the accuracy of the charges and that the report will be a vigorous one. They will probably recommend investiga tions of the methods of marshals and other court officials in the back counties of both states. ORDERS OF THE SQUADRON. Several of the Vessels to be at Port land In July. Washington, May 14.—The North At lantic squadron has been ordered to ren dezvous at Portland, Maine, not later than July 2, to participate in some local cele bration at that city on July 4. The orders of the Cruiser Baltimore have been changed so that she will report to Bear Admiral Gherardi as the flagship of t.he North Atlantic squadron at Key West, in stead of at Cape Hay tian, West Indies, as at first intended. AN ACCIDENT AT A BRIDGE. One Man Killed and Several Others Badly Injured. Louisville, May 14.—The caisson at the new bridge capsized this afternoon, killing one man and injuring several others. McDonald, a corker, was inside the caisson and fourteen men were at work on the outside. The caisson began to careen and there was an effort to right it, when suddenly the tim bers holding it iu place snapped, and the massive structure slowly turned over, and now stands bottom side up. The men clam bered up the sides. C. P. Mitchell, assistant superintendent of the work, was oaught by a falling beam and killed. Charles Saunders, a carpenter, Edward Branham, a corker, and Joseph Wather, a corker, are missing. Ed McDonald, Ed Hennessy, Patrick O’Brien, Ed Griffin, and William Rhodes are badly injured, but none fatally. The men who escaped were at ones taken from their perilous positions by boats that hurried out from the shore. LASHED WITH A BUGGY WHIP. City Officials Watch the WhlpDing at Police Headquarters. Memphis, May 14. —A special to the Ap peal from Jackson, Miss., says: “Last night a traveling glass blower, named Maney, was arrested for taking improper liberties with a 9-year-old daughter of Mr. Cason, super intendent of the city’s street improvement force. This morning he was brought to police headquarters and stripped of his clothes and tied hand aud feet and in the presence of the mayor, ohief of police and all the city officials, Mr. Cason and his son alternated in using a buggy whip until the villian had been dealt 900 blows. He was then unbound, and lost no time in leaving town.” A LABOB CONVENTION. The Brotherhood of Boilermakers Elects Officers. Birmingham, May 14.— The National Brotherhood of Boilermakers adjourned to day, after a session of three days. They elected the following officers: Jeremiah McCarthy of Indianapolis, grand president; J. T. Mountcastle of Richmond, Va., grand vice president; Pat McGilleu of Atlanta, grand secretary; William McDonald of this city, grand treasurer; W. T. Baccagoby of Atlanta, C. P. Patrick of Palatka, Fla., Richard Floyd of Logans port, lnd., Ed O’Brien of Memphis and W. H. Murdock of Richmond, board of coun cilmen. Indianapolis was selected as the place of meeting for the national conven tion on May 12, 1893. An Assistant Editor Under a Cloud. New York, May 14.—John H. Wallace of Wallace's Monthly has suffere 1 a loss of |SO 000 in bonds, taken from bis safe de posit box, and Leslie A. McLeod, assistant editor of Wallace’s Monthly, is under arrest, charged with the robbery. Mr. Wal lace’s nephew, Robert L. Wallace, was con cerned in the robbery and he has fled to Havana. World’s Fair Commissioners. Washington, May 14.—There is a good deal of competition for the eight appoint ments as commissioners at large to the Chi cago world’s fair, which the President will have to make. Four are to be republicans and four democrats. Thi President pro poses to distribute them among the differ ent sections of the country. Quay and the Scribes. Washington, May 14.—Senator Quay denies that he propose! to try to indict for libel any of the newspaper men who have published charges against him, but some of his friends admit that he may be foroed by the newspapers to do so. PRICES AND THE TARIFF. THE ABSURDITY OF REPUBLICAN CLAIMS EXPOSED. Representative Mills Ridicules the Idea That Manufacturers Would |Advo cate High Duties If They Reduced Prices The Toilers Given Only a Beggarly Pittance of the Benefits Gained by Their Employers. Washington, May 14.— The Houso this morning again went into committee of the w hole, with Mr. Grosevenor in the chair, on the tariff bill. Mr. Bynum of Indiana moved to reduce the duty on common earthenware from 35 to 15 per cent, ad valorem. He argued that, taking this clause in connection with the customs administrative hill, it would be found that the duty on earthenware wouid be increased from 10 to 50 per cent. Mr. Burrows of Michigan contended t hat the effect of the tariff was to reduce the price of articles to consumers. This contention was denied by Mr. Mills of Texas, who ridiculed the idea that if the tariff reduced prioes manufacturers would come to congress asking that the tariff be advanced for their benefit. THE REPORT UNTRUE. Mr. Walker of Massachusetts said that in. making a statement that whs not true, a man might ba perfectly truthful so far as he himself were concerned, and might not. There was not one word of truth in what the gentleman from Texas said about manufacturers coming before the committee asking that the duty might lie put up for their protec tion. He did not mean by that that the gentleman was saying what he knew was not true. Ho supposed that the gentleman believed it No manufacturer bad come before the ways and means committee and asked that duties be put up on his own account. Manufacturers came and said that paying the wages they did the tariff should be this, that or the other. The work ingman got every dollar of increase of price on account of the tariff. Asa manufacturer he hurled back the insult which dominated manufacturers ps robber barons. (Applause on the republican side.] Mr. Outh waits of Ohio ridiculed Mr. Walker’s position and quoted from the tes timony of a manufacturer before the com mittee to the effect that ho wanted a higher tariff in order to compensate himself. MILLS GOT HIS REVENGE. Mr. Mills regretted that the gentleman from Massachusetts had become so indig nant. He (Mr. Mills) had been charged the other day with an exhibition of plantation manners; the gentleman was now giving an exhibition of manufacturing manners. The members of the H use were told that the gentleman, as a manufacturer, did not de sire to promote the interest of his class. He rose above party and interest. He became a philanthropist and represented not him self, but the interest of labor. His heart was swollen with devotion to the working man. He said that the tariff was in tended to enable manufacturers to pay better wages to the laborer. Tho manufact urer paid $1 25 to tho laborer for produc ingpig iron. The government gave the manufacturer $0 72 in order to enable him to pay that $125. The manufacturer paid the laborer $3 for producing a ton of steel rails. Tho government gave him sl7 to enable him to pay it. Why did not the manufacturer give the sl7 to the working men, instead of turning them out of work and going on tally-bo rides through the mountains of Scotland? Mr. Bynum’s motion was defeated by a vote of 66 to SO. THE DUTY ON POTTERY. Dr. Dunnell of Minnesota offered to re duce the duty on china, porcelain, etc., from 55 to 35 per cent, na valorem. He thought that the time had come in the history of pottery manufacture when a re duction of "the duty might be made. Mr. Duncell’s motion was lost by a vote of 76 to 91. * Mr. McMillin moved to reduce the duty on domestic chinaware from 60 to 45 per cent., stating that the 60 per cent, duty proposed, taken in connection with the package clause of tho administrative cus toms bill, amounted to a considerable in crease from the existing rates. Mr. McKinley denied that the increase that would result from the package clause would be material. There might be an in crease of about 5 per cent., but that increase was necessary to oontinue the china industry in this country. He held up a handsome piece of decorated ware, and said that we could not make such in this country before the tariff of 1883. The poor people did not use that kind of ware, but he promised that under protection it would soon be placed within their reach. A GOOD ILLUSTRATION. Mr. Bvnum of Indiana said that nothing better illustrating the difference between the parties on this question than the fine waro exhibited by the gentleman, compared with the old blue ribbon plate saucer and cup he (Mr. Bynum) had used the last congress to illustrate his argument. That ware, the poor man’s ware, paid 60 per cant., although it was worth but one-tenth of the cost ot fine ware. Mr. McKinley—lt is getting lower all the time. Mr. Bynum—Yes, the poor man has just discarded tin plates and begun to use com mon ware. Mr. McMillin’s motion was defeated. Various other amendments looking to a reduction of the duty on earthen and glass ware were made on the democratic side, but they met with no success. Mr. Candler of Massachusetts offered an amendment fixing the rate of duty on lamp chimneys at 45 per cent, ad valorem. The motion was lost by a vote of 55 to 77. Having considered 16 of the 156 pages of the bill the committee rose, and the House at 6 o’clock adjourned until 11 o’clock to-morrow. WHITE CAPS CATCH A TARTAR. They Burn a Negro’s House and He Kills One and Wounds Two. New Orleans, May 14.—A special to the Times-Democrat from Meridian, Miss., says: “A number of men in the western part of Kemper county have recently been playing the part of regulators or white caps, the victims beiug mostly negroes. Last Sunday night they went to the house of a negro named Anderson. They fired the house, and Anderson ran out and shot into the crowd, killing Louis Land and wounding two others. The negro made his escape.” Vaux Accepts. Philadelphia, May 14.— Hon. Richard Vaux, the nominee of the democratic con vention of the Third district for congress, was officially notified of his nomination this morning, and he gracefully accepted both by spoeoa and letter. Government Bond Purchases. Washington, May 14.—The bond offer ings t >day reached $‘277,9tX), ah of which were accepted at 122 for 4s and 103>£ for 4X*. SAVANNAH, GA., THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1800. CARLISLE’S CONTEST. Hon. Evin B. Zattle Put in tho Race In a Humorous Speech. Frankfort, Kt., May 14.—1n addition to the names mentioned last night as pre sented for votes for United States senator in the oaucus, that of Hon. Evin El Settle of Owen county was put forward. The “gentleman who 1 omina el him i r voked r are of laughter by describing him i ■ a gentleman from end to end, and by saying that the senator should be a poor man, as Mr. Settle was, as he owns nothing but a wife and four small children.” The vote on adjournment stood 66 to 46. The opposition is thought to represent Mr. Carlisle’s first choice strength. The opinion that Judge Lindsay will be Mr. Carlisle's chief rival has gaiued supporters. ONE OF THE RUMORS. Among the rumors current to-day was one that the Louisville and Nashville Rail way Company and Mason and Fords Com pany are using their influence in favor if Judge Lindsay, who is attorney for both companies. This is the first hint that sug gests anything of a busiuess nature in the oontest. The plan suggested is to bring over to Jadge Lindsay the friends of Ex- Represeutative McCreaiy and ex-Gov. Knott. THE BALLOTING IN THE LEGISLATURE. The balloting for United States senator by tho legisaiure in joint session to-day was without any unexpected features. Ex-Speaker Car lisle received 34 votes, ex-l£epresentattve McCreary 1 and the rest were given to men who are "not candidates. The friends of Judge Lindsay claim 30 votes in to-night’s caucus. THE FIRST BALLOT. The first ballot resulted as follows: Carlisle 34 Lindsay 2U Knott if" McCreary , 10 Moore 12 Settle (E) 5 THE SECOND BALLOT. The second ballot resulted: Carlisle 32 Knott 24 Moore 13 Lindsay 28 McCreary 12 Settle 0 THE THIRD BALLOT. The third ballot stood: Carlisle 33 McCreary 15 Lindsay 23 Knott 10 Moore 16 Settle 9 THE FOURTH BALLOT. The fourth ballot was: Carlisle 39 McCreary 12 Lindsay 28 Knott 16 Moore 12 Settle 7 Mr. Settle, the sixth man in the race, is a popular member of the lower house in the legislature, coming from Owenton. Hois one of the leading orators of the state. The result of balloting to-night has no especial bearing. It shows a gain for Mr. Carlisle and Judge Lindsay at the close, but hardly enough to base any calculation upon. Mr. Carlisle is undoubtedly stronger, and his men are in a mood to push the con test to a close. SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS. The General Assembly Meets at Ashe ville To-day. Asheville, N. C., May 14. —Commis- sioners to the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church are arriving on every train. The assembly will be opened ot noon to-morrow by the retiring Moderator, H. G. Hill, D. D., of tho Fayetteville presbytery of North Caro lina. Among the subjects of special im portance to be brought before tho assembly will be the reports of tho presbyteries on the overtures of the last assembly on revised direction of the worship of the societies within and without the church, and On the system of teaching as a means of supporting the church and gospel. A great aoal of work is before the assembly, and much of a business nature that committees will have chiefly in charge. The b'dy embraces 1,222 churches, and 1,145 ministers; has over 161,000 communicants, over 100,- 000 scholars in its Sunday schools and Bible classes, and gave during the Inßt year for all purposes, congregational and benevolent, $1,612,865. The commissioners will be en tertained by the citizens of Asheville, and a reception and banquet will be given to morrow evening. A WELL OF HOT WATER. Brunswick’s City Fathers Make an Unexpected Discovery. Brunswick, GA.,May 14.—T0 avoid any shut down in case of another breakdown at the water works, the oity has commenced digging a large well. Tho well was laid off 10x10 feet square. It was sunk to the depth of 7 feet when water was struck. Tho water was at once noticed to be very warm. As the well was dug deeper and deeper the water became warmer and warmer until the men who were at work in it were compelled to leave it. Capt. Kennon and others went to work to find the cause of the heated water, but they failed to do so. Great crowds go to the well daily to see the boiling water. Six hundred gall ms aro being pumped daily, but the water still boils. Farmers in a Fatal Fight. Montgomery, May 14.—A special to the Advertiser from Fitzpatricss, Ala., says: “Harmon W illiams and William Spivey, two reputable white farmers, got into a row over a hog eating some chickens. Spivey hit Williams with a club, and the latter shot Spivey through the bowels. Both men will die.” Alabama’s Odd Fellows. Montgomery, Ala., May 14.— A special to the Advertiser from Selma says the grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is now in session there. The order is growing very rapidly in the state and there is a large attendance. A recep tion and concert were tendered the visitors last night. Bistare Still in Jail. New York, May 14.—W. H. M. Slstare, the banker who was arrested on Monday last for failing to account for $112,000 worth of securities placed witn bis firm by Richard Heckscher of Philadelphia, passed last night in confinement at Ludlow street jaiL So far he has not been able to obtain bail, which has been fixed at $75,000. Glynn’s Gun Club. Brunswick, Ga., May 14.— T0-morrow is the Glynn Gun Club’s day ou St. Simon’s Island. An interesting programme has been prepared. Six hundred people will go to the island during the day. A bail will be given at the Hotel St. Simon’s in the evening. A Gale at Augusta Augusta, Ga , May 14.—A severe wind and raia storm visited this city this after noon, partially unro-fiug several houses and blowing down trees and fenoes. UNCLE SAM AS A LENDER. FLOWER FEARS THAT HE MAY BECOME A PAWNBROKER. The Congressman Also Foresees Danger of the Government Playing Nurse While the Women Work In the Fields—Dr. McCune Neverthe less Btill Advocates the Sub-Treas ury Bill. Washington, May 14.—Dr. McCune, representing the farmers’ alliance, this morn ing continued his argument begun yester day before the ways and means oommittee in favor of the Piokler bill to establish sub treasuries for the receipt of agricultural products. He was questioned by members of the committee respecting the details and probable effect of the bill Mr. Bayne wished to know if one effect would not bo to encourage overproduction. Dr. McCune replied that it would not, for just as soon as the farmer’s calling became more profitable than others there would be an influx of men into that business, which would result iu a reacti in, and, finally, the restoration of an equilibrium. No’fixed volume of currency, no matter how great, would meet the needs of agriculture. It wanted an elastic modiutn. The farmer sold his crops in tho fall when prices were the lowest, and bought his supplies before the harvest, when prices were tho highest. The crops were marketed in two or three months of the year, and this marketing annually caused a great stringency iu money. UNCLE SAM AS A PAWNBROKER. Mr. Flower feared that the plan would lead to banking on live aboats, iron, lead and silver ore. They were getting along now in the latter direction at the other end of the capital. In time we would have everything “in hook.” In tho course of ten years the government would lie nursing tho children and the women would be working iu the field. The true remedy for the farm ers’ ills was the manufauture'rs’ plan. They should regulate production, raise only enough produce to meet the people’s wants and thereby get fair prices. Dr. McCune proceeded to extdain tho process proposed to regulate the issue of produce certificates. He said that tho nsce-sity for excluding imports of agricul tural products was obvious if the quality of the certificates wn* to bo preserved. The certificates would constitute the soundes: and best currency in the world. Probably not one-half of the $50,000,000 ap propriation asked for to put the new ma chinery in action would be required, but the sum should not bo absolutely fixed at the minimum, as in time it would t>o necessary to extend the system to iuclude all of the products of labor not covered by patents. NO PETITIONS SENT OUT. In conclusion Dr. McCune said that tho national alliance had not sent out a single petition, and that those petitiona and de mands now pouring iu upon congress were the spontaneous offerings of the farmers of the United States who were oonvinoed that they know what they wanted and wore going to have it. Mr. Flower said, in a comment upon the argument, that the farmer would do well to manage his domestic affairs without gov ernment interference. Tho currency system of the present was wrong. The government had not managed it properly, and oould not do so. It had taken from the states the right to issue currency, although it was itself no judge of tho noods of the people of the states, and their people were the best judges. LIVINGSTON ON HIS METTLE. Col. Livingston created something of a sensation at the hearing by jumping into the ways and means committee because he thought bo was not going to get all the time he wanted for his speech. Mr. McKinley suggested after Dr. McCune had consumed half an tour, mostly in answering ques tions put by Mr. Flower, that Dr. McCune take leave to print the remainder of his re marks, and givo Col. Livingston the re*t of tho hour until 11 o'clock, when the committee must go into the House. Dr. McCune at once said that be would will ingly print the balance of his speech and yiold to Col. Livingston, but Col. Living ston indignantly declined to take a beg garly hair hour. Ha said he could not do justice to his great subject in half an hour. He intimated that if Mr. Flower had ot asked so many questions there would have been time enough for all. Mr. McKinley explained that the House met at II o’clock and that the oommittee must therefore adjourn at that hour. TO be heard to-day. CoL Livingston said that that was all right, but that he bad anew and important phaso of the question to present and wanted time to do it adequately. “Well, then,” said Mr. McKinley, "this hearing will have to be adjournod until Friday, because wo have promised to hear the vinegar men to-morrow morning.” Col. Livingston remonstrated. He could not wait till Friday, and ha did not see why the farmers of the country should wait for a few vinegar men. As tlieir representa tive he wanted a bearing so that he ooulO go home. Finally Mr. McKinley said he would be heard to-morrow, and then he let Dr. McCune finish. Among the questions asked Dr. McCune by Mr. Flower was; “Where were you born?” Dr. McCune did not answer this directly, but said evasively: “I was raised in Illi nois.” White House of the Confederacy. Richmond, May 14.—A meeting of the ladies of the Hollywood Memorial Associa tion and the members of the Southern and Virginia Historical Societies was held to night in the council chamber, and resolu tions to convert the Jefferson Davis man sion, now a public school, into a confederate museum were adopted. To consummate this a memorial literary society will he formed, and when the building is secured the historical society will deposit theftin their papers and relics. Negro Twins Murdered. Montgomery, Ala., May 14.— A special to the Adverti er from Huntsville, Ala., says: "A horrible crime has been discovered here. Ten days ago Dee Griffin, a uegress, gave birth to illegitimate twins. George Griffin and John ltoberison, negroes, killed both and sewed their bodies up in a shawl, which they left in the woods, aud then fled. The negroes wore arrested at Fayetteville, Team” South Pittsburg Jubilant. Chattanooga, May 14.—The South Pittsburg Pipe Works of South Pittsburg, Tenn., to-day sent out the first solid train of cast-iron pipe ever shipped from the south. It consisted of twenty-five carloads, and was shipped to Texas. The train was decorated and festooned, ami its departure was tho occasion of n public demonstration. Another train will follow it next week. Charities and Correction. Baltimore, May 14.—The national con vention of charities and correction met here to-day in seventeenth annual assembly, with a distinguished gathering of delegates present. COTTAGES FOR IRI9H TOILERS. The Parnellltes Spring a Surprise on Government. London, May 14. —In the House of Com mons, this afternoon Josh Francis Fox, nationalist, moved a second reading of the Irish agricultural laborers’ bill. The bill proposes the use of the church surplus to assist in the erection of laborers’ cottages. _ Mr. Jobbstou, conservative member for South Bilfaat, moved the rejection of the bill on the ground that the surplus was not sufficient to cover the charges of ’ the land bill and the HI orers’ bill. David Plunket accused the Parnellites of trying to snatch the division. He said they had assembled in full forco at a time when members were absent, in order to get tho bill read the second time. The object of this was to destroy the laliorers’ olausts in tho laDd bill. He reminded the house that Mr. Dillou had protested against the appropriation of the church surplus land bill as being purely a fund wniob he wanted for educa tional purposes whan homo rule was ob tained. Yet bore were the Parnellites pro posing to devote the surplus to the building of laborers’ houses. A MOTION TO ADJOURN. T. W. Russell, unionist, moved to ad journ. Hu said that not a single clause of the bill had been explained, ft was an at tempt to stab the land bill in the back. Secretary Balfour commented on the si lence of thu Irish leaders on the measure. Nobody seemed to think it necessary to ex plain the provisions of the bill In view u f this state ot affairs he would support the motion for adjournment. Mr. Russell's motion to adjourn wos lost by a vote of 94 to 68. The announcement of tho result was received with choers by the Parnellites. Mr. Parnell then moved that the question of second reading bo now put. The speaker declined to put the motion, tho House desiring to continue the debate. Secretary Bolfour charged the Parnellites with introducing the measure through a mere desire to embarrass tho govern ment. The member who hail moved seoond read ing of the bill and tho member who had seconded the motion had taken up betweon them ten minutes. Their conduct was un mistakable. They did not mean to obtain advantages for laborers, but to in jure the land bill. SIGNIFICANCE DENIED. The circumstance under which the bill had boou debated would deprive any vote that might come of any significance. Whatever was tho derision the government would attach to it no importance. .[Par; nellite cheers.] Second reading of tho bill was agreed to without division amid prolonged Irish cheers. The defeat of the government was due to a blunder of the eonversativo whigs, who notified the members of the government party that their presence would be required at 4 o'clock. This bo cama known to tho Parnellites, who at tended in full strength at noon, and, after short speeches had been made, rushed tho division before tho ooussrvatives could be mustered. GERMANY’S DOGS OF WAR. Peace Only Maintained by Keeping Up a Big Army. Berlin, May 14.—During the debate in tho Reichstag to-day on the military bill, Gen. Verdy duVornois, minister of war, ex plained the provisions of the raoasure and addressed the House in its support. Ho urged that Germauy should keep pace with other powers and reorganize her army. Count von Moltke also spoke in support of the bill. The European situation, ho said, is always growing more difficult. It is imperative that Germany should have a strong military system. A strong govern ment will alone be able to maintain tho peace. MUST BE ON HER GUARD. Despite the paciflo assurances of the for eign powers, Germany must herself pro vide for her own security. He b lieved that all the powers aro pacifically disposed, but security can only bo maae certain by Germany’s own efforts. There Uno one who doosn’t hesitate to throw a match in the powder barrel. The better the army is organized and the more pre pared it is for war the more would the pow ers be inclined to maintain the peace. Of course the maintenance of the army on a war footing demands the expenditure of largo amouuts of money, but the c mntry should not hesitate to expend whatever sums may be necessary. The poiut to be carefully considered is this: “If we econo mize in our war expeditures the most bril liant fiuancial situation that we may be able to create will not insure the exclusion of enemies from the fatherland." RICHTER OPPOSES IT. Herr Richter, leader of the progressist liberals, said that while the preamble to the bill justified tho measure by reference to the increase of the peace effective of the French army, the House ought to con sider that this increase in France was ac companied by a reduction in the time of servioe to two years. He was of the opinion that a two years oompulsory term of service in the German army would also be sufficient for the interest of the empire. He said that the Reichstag ought to form its own views and not form a decision based on tho viows of tho military. Gen. Verdy du Vernois replied that'the government, when asking for previous credits, had never maintained that the in creases then demanded were final. LABOR IN A FRENZY. Riotous Outbreaks Still in Progress In Europe. Hamburg, May 14.—The striking gas workers, aided by a large number of idle persons, continued their riotous demonstra tions to-day. Several conflicts have oc curred between the police and the mob, and many of the latter were injured. Several of the ring leaders iu tho disorders have been arrested. bilboa’s striking miners. Bilbao, May 14.—The strike of the 9,000 miners in this district is for an increase of wages and a reduction in their working hours. Mining riots are reported at Ortuella, Portugal, and Desierto. At the last named place the miners stoned the troops, who fired in the air. The strikers continu ing offensive the soldiers sent a volley into the crowd, killing sev eral aud wounding others Reinforcements of troops are arriving. The whole province of Biscay has been placed under martial law. Business is at a s audstili, and rail way traffic is almost wholly suspended. PRAGUE’S STRIKERS STILL RIOTOUS. Prague, May 14.—The strike here is ex tending. The strikers are riotous and sol diers are patrolling tho streets to preserve order. An Agricultural Exhibition. Vienna, May 14.—An immense agricul tural exhibition was opened in this oity to day. The opening ceremonies were pre sided over by the emperor. The chief for eign exhibitors are the French aud Italian governments. 4 D AILY, stoA YE AR. I •( SUE MTS A COPY. > I WEEKLY,I.2S A YEAR. I DERBY DAY IN KENTUCKY" MURPHY LANDS RILEY A WINNER DESPITE THE SLUSH. The Time Slow—The Other Horses la the Race Were Robespierre, Bill* Letcher, Palisade, Prince Fonao, and Outlook—Twenty Thousand Specta tors and a Boom in Betting. Louisville, Kt„ May 14.—The feature* of tho opening day of the spring meeting of the Louisville Jockey club were tho greafi crowd, some lively though not particularly heavy betting and mud. The Kentucky derby was run in the slowest time on record. Tho nearest approach to it was in ISBS, when Leonitus galloped away from Drake Carter and the rest in 1:43. It rained all night, continuing till 10 o’clock this morn ing. Then the clouds began to hreal* and there were occasional glimpses of th® sun. The track was slushy at the opening. The slightest canter scattered a slop for* several feet on either side. As the rae® progressed the mud dried a little and be came more sticky. A SUMMARY. Following is a summary of the day’® events: First Race—A five-furlong dash. Grandpa won, with Tiberly Kelt second, and Gen. Cald well third. Time : :07W. Becono)Racz—One mile. Uncle Bob won,with Olockner second, and Warpeak third. Tima Tmnn Rack— The Kentucky derby. Riley* Willi It because he waa a long way the bes& horse started. None of the other five goulitl touch him on that muddy track, and it is doubt ful whether Bill Letcher, who alone proved to b® in the same class, could have pushed the greab ion of Longfellow even over a dry track. Tho starters were ltiley, Bill Letcher, Robespierre. Palisade. Prince Funso and Outlook. They finished in the order named. Time 1:42. Fourth Rack-Three-quarter* of a mile. In thn first heat White Nose won. with Loveland* second, and Friendless third. Time 1:19)4. It* the second heat White Nose won, with Love land second, and Banner Bearer third. Time 1:20. THE STORY OF THE DAY’S BIG EVENT. At 2 o’clock the heavens were olear and. the tlerby track at Churchill Downs lay like a bright yellow ribbon glistening in th® sunshine Throngs of people had been crowding the street cars and scores of car nages and vehicles of every kind blocked the way for hours. When the bell called for the flrtt race the grand stand, the area in front, and the betting stand, which aro free on derby day, were filled as never before. Twenty thousand people were present. There were more stranger* than for years. The Cincinnati ainl Lex ington contingents came this morning looking much bedraggled by the rain, but they wore dried off and iu high feathers ah tho track. THE BETTINO. The aggregate of the money that changed! bands was very great. The pool room ah tho Louisville hotel was packed this morn ing, anil though there were twonty-flv® bookmakers at the track and auction pool* the jam was great that many were unable to place their money. Whenever good odds went up there would fce a crush in that direction, and only the strong, st and most courageous could push a way through a:ul secure the advantage. There was not much plunging, owing to the uncertainty of the principal event. RILJCY NOT OUT OF CONDITION. Ail tho talk ab mt Riley being out of con dition was nonsense. He was never more fit. Glean of limb, sound and stroug, there was no sign of a cough or other indisposi tion. His eye was clear and bright and be looked like a winner. Then there was Isaac Murphy's riding. The occasion re quired a jockey who oould keep bis hors® iu hand. Murpliv did this. GREAT GENERALSHIP. He had his horse under control through out. He held him back to let others set the pace through the mud, but kept a way open before him to take advantage of every favor tho dreadful track offered and be ready at the moment to make the running and win the race. At the sharp turns, be yond the stand and near the five-eighth* mil* post Murphy rode bis horse ou the in side track, saving two or three long jump* at oach place, and at tho right mo ment came out on the high center of the track where going was tho lightest. Then at the threo-quarter post, coming home, he let him out, and came under th® wire fresh and strong, an easy winner. FRANCIS UNABLE TO MANAGE HIS HORSE. In contrast with this was Robespierre'* mauagoment by little Francis. For some reason just at tho last moment Kiley, the trainer, was taken off and Francis was sub stituted. He was unable to oontrol hi* horse. There wore six starter*. As expected, Riley, with Murphy up, was received with tremendous cheering, uioant as much for the rider as the horao. Then name Brine® Fonao with Overton, followed in order by Palisade with Britten up, Bill Letc er with Allen up,and Robespierre ridden by Francis, and Outlook ridden by Breckinridge. Letcher and Robespierre were greeted with rounds ot applause at the start, in the bet ting Robespierre was a hot favorite on a y torma Riley suddenly dropped to 4to 1, and Letcher was at the same figure. They cantered leisurely around to the half posti opposite the stand. The timers were Norvin Green of New York, John Funk and G. Barnes. Tb judges were Col. Lewis Clark, Cot P. H. Wheeler of Chicago, and Gen. Jamei F, Robinson of Lexington. The starter was J. B. Ferguson. KOENIGSBEKG’3 ROYAL GUESTS. The Emperor and Empress Warmly Received by the People. Berlin, May 14.—The emperor and em press arrived at Koenigsberg this morning. Dr. von Schlieokmanu, governor of the province of Fast Prussia, Gen. Pronsant von Bcbelleniorf, commander of the first army corps, with headquarters at Koenigs berg, and the burgomaster of the city re ceived their majesties at the railway station, tiers was also a guard of honor at the station when their majesties alighted from the train. A baud played “Die Wacht am Rueine.” The day was observed us a holiday at Koenigsberg, and the streets were decorated with flags. Bouquets and addresses were presented t > theemparor and empress. The people gave their majesties an enthusiastic reception. Nineteen Dead. Rome, May 14.—Five of the persons in. lured by the explosion of balistite at Avig lina have since died, making the total num ber of victims nineteen. A New Corner In Cotton. London, May 14. —Anew cotton corner is being created iu Lancashire. A quantity of American cotton ts already oornered. Russia’s Prison Congress. Bt. Petersburg, May 14.— The interna tional prison congress will be opened in tbid city Monday, June 16th. Typhoid Fever at Cairo. Cairo, May 14.—Typhoid fevor is epi demic in this city.