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i THE MORNING NEWS, j J Established 1850. Incorporated 1888. V j J. H. ESTILL, President. ) BYSUM MAD AS A HORNET BE IS FINALLY CENfeURED AT THE BAB OF THE HOUSE. Bayne Prosonta a Letter From James Campbell of Pittsburg] Denying Statements Reflecting on His Char acter Made by Bynum and Wilson— Bayne then Called Campbell’s gewcr. Washington, May 17.—The wavs and means committee this morning gave a brief bearing to the spirit vinegar men, whojsub mitted the draft of a modification of the existing law approved by the commissioner of internal revenue, which imposes a light tax on the spirits used in vinegar making with a view to guarding against illicit dis tilling. The committee has 03 yet takeiyio action in the matter. Heavy pressure is being brought to bear upon the committee by individual manu facturers to secure modifications of the schedules in the bill The hosiery manufacturers, through Rep resentative Harmon, are trying to have some changes made in the language of the hosiery sections. The Massachusetts granite people are seeking an additional degree of protection, and the kid glove importers and lead ore refining interests are still working to secure relief. I THE SUGAR MEN. But perhaps the greatest pressure is being brought to bear by the conflicting sugar interests. Representative McKenna has announced that he will submit a proposi tion looking to a cut of S3 per cent, in the sugar duties and restoring the divid ing line from No. 16 to No. 13 Dutch standard. The California sugar men will accept this heavy cut rather than have the bounty plan adopted, and re cruits are expected from the southern states. Meanwhile some of the western representa tives are preparing to lead a crusade in favor of free sugar; so that the ways and means committee may have to face another revolt next week. IN THE HOUSE. In the House this morning a conference was ordered on the Senate anti-trust bill. The House ;then went into committee of the whole, with Mr. Grnsvenor of Uhio in the chair, on the'tariff bill. Mr. McKinley of Ohio asked that the committee should proceed as promptly as possible to aot upon the amendment offered by the committee on ways and meaus, in order that other gen tlemen who had substantial amendments to offer might be recoguized. Mr. McMiilin submitted that the manner in which this bill was being considered was neither just to the House nor the taxpayers of the country. It was utterly impossible to consider and debate the bill carefully in the few days allowed by the rigorous rule reported by the committee on rules. Mr. Cannon of Illinois thought that the chairman of the committee on ways and means should be recoguized to offer com mittee amendments, that these amendments should he acted upon promptly, and that then gentlemen not members of the com mittee should be given an opportunity to present their views in the shape of amend ments. THE PENDING AMENDMENT. The pending amendment, which fixes a duty of 60 cents a square yard and 40 per cent, ad valorem on oriental, Berlin and similar rugs, was agreed to. Paragraph 407 of the bill was, on motion of -Mr. McKinley, amended so as to read as fol lows: “Mats, rugs, screens, covers, hassocks, besides art squares and other portions of carpets or carpeting made wholly or in part of wool not otherwise provided for in this set, shall be subjected to the rate of duty herein imposed on carpets or carpeting of like character or description.” The paragraph imposing a duty of 50 per cent, ad valorem on manufactures of silk not specially provided for was amended, on raotioD of Mr. McKinley,by a proviso that all such manufactures of which wool or the hair of the camel, goat or other like ani mals is a component material, shall be clas sified as manufacture of wool. On motion of Mr. McKinley an amend ment was adopted imposing a duty of 50 per cent, ad valorem on bone and horn buttons, and a duty of 4 cents per line on button measure of one-fortieth of one inch per gross on pearl and shell buttons manu factured or partly manufactured. THE DUTY ON TOYS. Mr. McKinley offered an amendment fix ing a duty of 35 per cent, ad valorem on dolls, dolls’ heads, toy mantels, of whatever material composed, and on all other toys not composed of rubber, cbina, porcelain, Parian, bisque, earthenware or stoneware, and not specially provided for. The amend ment was adopted. Mr. Outhwaite offered an amendment to the drawback paragraph, providing that a rebate shall not be paid on tin used in the transportation of petroleum or coal oil. Mr. Outhwaite’s amendment was rejected by a vote of 90 yeas to 103 nays. Messrs. Anderson of Kansas, Henderson of lowa, Mason, Cheadle, Kelly, Dunnelly and Kerr, voted in the affirmative. THE DRAWBACK SECTION. The drawback section was, on motion of Mr. McKinley, amended so as to read as follows: Sec. 24. That whore imported materials, on which duties have been paid, are used iu the manufacture of articles manufactured in the bnited States, there shall be allowed on the ex portation of such articles a drawback equal in amount to the duties paid on the materials us ed, less 1 per cent, ad valorem of such duties, Provided, that when articles exported are made jn part from domestic materials. Imported ma terials or parts of articles made from such ma terials shall so appear in the compl ted articles that the quantity or measure thereof may be ascertained; and provided further that the drawback on any article allowed under the ex isting laws shall be continued at the rate herein provided. That impOrto i material used m the manufacture of articles entitled to a drawback of customs duties, when exported, shall la all cases, where drawbacks of the dimes paid on such materials is claimed, be identified, and the quantity of such materials Us ed, and the 'amount of duties Paid thereon, shall bo ascertained. The fact i manufacture of such articles jn “le United .States and their exportation tiieretrnm shall be determined, and the draw back giveu thereon shall be made to the manu facturer or exporter, to the agent of either or to persons to whom such manufacturer, exporter, or agent shall, in writing, order such drawback u iJ (ler such regulations as the Secretary Of the Treasury shall prescribe. Mr. McKinley offered a long amendment to the internal revenue clause (mainly of an “uministrativo character), which was or dered to be printed in the Record, and went over until Monday, This disposed of the commit.teo amendments, AN ATTACK RESENTED. Mr. Itayue of Pennsylvania, speaking to V ?Y ) j amendment, sent to the clerk’s desk nf tJ> a< \. a * etter from James Campbell a ,ntsburg. Pa., denying statements re nting on his characterl made a few davs u‘u 8 hyMr. Bynum of Indiana and Mr. 'V,™ 1 ! of vv eßt Virginia. In his letter he ongly attacks those gentlemen, and uses vigorous language in denunciation of them. H Dringer said that the letter was un 11mI. of being put on the records of the oad wanted it,° rthy ° l tilo g9utle “* u who Hl )t JljcrMttfi Jffi tto§. Mr. Wheeler of Alabama made the point of order that the letter should be stricken from the Record. The chair ruled that the gentleman who presented the letter was responsible for it. Mr. Bynum then claimed recognition on a question of personal privilege, relating to the Campbell letter. The chair was inclined to think that the letter did not present a matter of personal privilege. A SCENE OF UPROAR. Then ensued a scene of uproar. Mr. Bynum endeavored to proceed, but he was shouted down by the republican side. Mr. Bayne added to the confusion by ex claiming at the top of his voice that a gentleman f:r whom he had the highest respect had been charged with forgery, and be wanted to present the letter in his de fense. Mr. Breckinridge shouted out to the chairman that it was not fair to silence a man who had been publicly attacked and let the man speak who had made himself the sponsor cf a slanderer and stood in the shoes of the slanderer. After half an hour of uproar Mr. Bynum secured the floor amid comparative quiet and said that the Campbell affidavit was to the effect that Mr. Wilson and he had said that sls a month was enough for any glass blower. In his district, where he was known, the affidavit had not been circulated, but it had been circulated in Mr. Wilson’s district. He had telegraphed to West Vir ginia papers denouncing Mr. Campbell as a liar and perjuror, since the gentleman from Pennsylvania constituted himself a sewer through which this attack of Mr. Campbell made its way into the Record. Mr. Cheadle of Indiana made the point of order taat the language was out of order. The chair thought that the word “sewer” in this connection was hardly parlia mentary. A BITTER DENUNCIATION. Mr. Bynum—Withdraw it, then, and say conduit pipe. Since the gentleman from Pennsylvania is the medium through which the statement of Mr. Campbell round its way into the Record, sisca the chair has said that the way a citizen who may feel aggrieved can get into the Record is by the indorsement of a member of the House, I have simply to say that I did the other day, knowing full well the meaning of the words, and that I was responsible for them, denounce Mr. Campbell as a liar and a per jurer. I want to say now that I accept and am willing to believe that I nave a3 great confidence in the character of Mr. Campbell as I have in the character of the gentleman who made this attack upon me. [Excite ment and uproar. J On Mr. Cutcheon’s demand the words were taken down and reported to the House for its action. Mr. Breckinridge raised a point of order, and when it was overruled, appealed from the decision of the chair. The appeal was laid on the table by a vote of 136 yeas to 101 nays. CUTCHEON MOVES CENSURE. Mr. Cutcheon then offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That a member from Indiana, Mr. William 1). Bynum, in the language used by him in committee of the whole, and taken down and reported to the House and read at the clerk's desk, has been guilty of a violation of the rules and privileges of the House, and may be censured by the House for the same. Resolved. That William D. Bynum be now brought to the bar of the House by the sergeant at-arms, and there the censure of the House be administered by the speaker. Mr. Cutcheon demanded the previous question amid cries of “Gag law!” from the democratic side. Mr. Springer made the points of order that the speaker must decide that the language was not unparliamentary, and that the language was not unparliamentary. Both were overruled. From the decision of the latter Mr. Springer appealed, and the ap peal was tabled by a vote of 121 to 98. A motion to adjourn was lost by a vote of 92 to 118. Mr. Cutcheon then demanded the yeas and nays on his demand for the previous question, and as he did so Mr. Springer rose with a motion to refer the resolution to the committee ou rules with certain in structions. The speaker, ignoring Mr. Springer’s mo tion, declared the yeas and nays ordered. SPRINGER PROSESTS. Mr. Springer protested, saying the speaker had heard his motion, ana that he need not pretend that he had not. Mr. McMiilin called attention to the fact that the yeas and nays on the previous ques tion had not been ordered. The speaker thereupon recognized Mr. Springer, who moved to refer the resolution to the committee on rules, with instructions to inquire whether the language used by- Mr. ByHura was out of order, and whether there was not sufficient justification for its use. Mr. Henderson of lowa made a point of order against the motion, and the point being sustained by the speaker Mr. Springer appealed. The appeal was tabled by a vote of 114 yeas to 78 nays. Mr. Whoeler of Alabama, changing his vote for that purpose, moved to reconsider. The motion to reconsider was tabled by a vote of 122 yeas to 28 nays, the speaker counting a quorum. The previous question was ordered on the resolution, the vote being yeas 129, nays 59. Mr. Bland, who had voted in the affirma tive, moved to reconsider. The speaker declined to recognize the motion, declaring it to be dilatory. ANOTHER SCENE OF CONFUSION. Then for a few momenls there was an other scene of confusion, Mr. Bland declar ing that the speaker was trampling upon the rules of the House. Tue confusion, however, was only temporary. Mr. Cutcheon contended that the gentle man from Indiana had violated all parlia mentary usage by making a direct and per sonal attack upon the gentleman from Penn sylvania. The question was whether it was parliamentary for one member substantially to denounce another as a liar. He didn’t believe that any member could afford to say that it was not a violation of the rules. The time had to come (in view of the lan guage heretofore used by the gentleman from Indiana), that the line should be drawn whero parliamentary proceedings iCeased and a violation of the rules of the House began. BAYNE THE AGRESSOR. Mr. Herbert of Alabama said that the gentleman from Pennsylvania had been the aggressor. He had brought in a letter con taining a malignant attack against the gen tlemen from Indiana and West Virginia. The letter had only been ruled legitimate on the idea that the gentleman from Pennsyl vania fathered that letter, and that he was making the attack, which justified everything that had been said by the gentleman from Indiana. [Democratic applause.] As judge in this case, he believed that the gen tleman from Indiana was bound to resent the insult. [Applause.] The provocation came from the other side, and the gentle man from Pennsylvania of the majority, was to go scot free, and the gentleman of the minority was to be oensured for doing just what he was forced to do by the cir cumstances of the case. SPRINGER STANDS BY BYNUM. Mr. Springer said that the majority, in adopting that resolution, would set a pre cedent which would not redound to its benefit. The language of the gentleman from Indiana was justifiable, if not pariia SAVANNAH, GA., SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1890—TWELVE PAGES. mentary. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Cutcheon) thought that Mr. Bynum ought to be censured, not only for this but for the language bo hail used at the time he denounced the speaker of the House. [Democratic applause.] The gentleman from Pennsylvania adopted the mguage of the letter that two members of the House were not honorable men. At the end of the letter was an insult to the Democratic party, as it said in reference to that party that it showed the contemptible methods of the men, their intentions and party. [Applause.] Gentlemen might, if they desired,approve of such language,but let him sse any man rise to apply that language. They would not do it, though they sat in their seats and pretended to approve it. The gentleman from Pennsylvania put him self out of the pale of houorabie discussion when he Imputed dishonorable motives to members on the democratic side of the House. [Applause.] PUNISHMENT FOR A PAST OFFENSE. Mr. Mills of Texas said that the House seemed to be determined to supply with speed what it lacked in patience. He could not say anything which would deprive the majority of the pleasure of punishing Mr. Bynum for a past offense, when he de nounced the tyrannical and despotic orders of the speaker, who had trampled on all rules of parliamentary law. The gentleman from Michigan, who was the public prosecutor, who was the right bower of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, had himself insulted two of the best men in the House. He had said the other day that he would believe Mr. Campbell as quickly as he would either one of those gentlemen. The gentleman from Pennsylvania had given the first offense, hot only that, but for the first time in the history of the coun try (and he hoped the last) a member of the House of Representatives had made himself the vehicle for fringing a scurrilous, insult ing and offensive letter in the House and putting it upon the Record, and when he encountered the manly and chivalrous de fense of the gentleman he had attacked he cried like a baby. [Applause.] CENSURE A FOREGONE CONCLUSION. He (Mr. Mills) had no hope on earth that the majority would do anything except punish Mr. Bynum, bemuse that was the only way it could pull its lieaten man out of the content. [Democratic applause. JTho ma jority had not forgotten that Mr. Bynum had characterized the action of tho speaker as it deserved to be.and it was for that that tho gentleman from Michigan was made public prosecutor in the ueme of the honor and dignity of the House. [Democratic ap plause and republican hisses.] Mr. Clarke of Alabama said that the gen tleman from Michigan (Mr. Cutcheon) had used language to the effect that Messrs. Bynum and tViison would not bo believed by a jury, and now he rose to move censure on tne gentleman from Indiana. Mr. Outhwaite of Ohio appealed to the republican side that it was aotlug in the capacity of a judge. He looked on the faces on that side and saw written upon them anything but a calm and cool expression. If in this mood they should vote censure it would not be considered censure by the Peonle- . THE VOTE OF CENSURE. Mr. Springer demanded division of the resolution, and the first, declaring that Mr. Bynum merited the censure of the House, was adopted, the vote being: Yeas 120, nays 103. The second resolution, providing for the presence of Mr. Bynum before the bar of the House, was also adopted, the vote again standing: Yeas 120, nays 103, Mr. McKenna of California voting in the negative. Then Mr. Bynum, leauing on the arm of Mr. Holman of Indiana, appeared at the bar, accompanied by all his democratic asso ciates who could find room in the limited space and who were loud in their applause. Tho speaker obtained order and requested the gentlemen to take their seats. Mr. Springer, acting as spokesman for the party, decliued to do so. Sergeant-at-Arms Holmes then said: Mb. Bynum—By resolution of the House of Representatives, you are required to appear before the bar of the House, to receive the cen sure of that body through its speaker. PRONOUNCING CENSURE. The speaker again requested the members to take their seats, and the democrats again refused to comply. The speakor then said calmly: The House of Representatives perceives that it is impossible for the chair to enforce order on account of the action of certain members. The chair will therefore proceed to do its duty under a condition of disorder. Mr. William Bynum, you are arraigned at the bar of the House for having transgressed its rules by your remarks. For this offense the House desires that you be censured at its bar. In the name of the House, therefore, I pronounce upon you its censure. The sergeant-at-arms will now release you. Mr. Bynum—Under such circumstances I accept the censure of the House as a decora tion of honor. There was some disposition manifested by the republicans to take umbrage at this remark, but before it was understood per fectly, the Home at 10:30 o'clock adjourned. Thus ended one of the most exciting inci dents of tho session. SESSION OF THE SENATE. The Day Devoted to Passage of Bills on the Calendar. Washington, May 17.—The Senate de voted to-day to bills and joint resolutions on the calendar, chiefly of a local and private character. In connection with the passage of the bill appropriating $100,009 for public build ings at Norwich, Conn., Mr. Edmunds expressed apprehension that the Senate was not altogether economical in the matter of public buildings, and he hoped that the committee would prepare a statement of the number of Such bills passed at the pres ent session, and the amount involved. SOME OF THE BILLS PASBED. Among the bills passed were the follow ing: The Senate bill to establish new light ships with steam fog signals off Winter Quarter shoal, Maryland; at Fenwick Island shoal, Maryland; at Frying Pan shoals. North Carolina, and at Martin’s In dustry, South Carolina, the entire cost of each not to exceed $70,000. The Senate bill to provide for the return of second-class mail matter. The Senate bill appropriating $200,000 for the construction of a dry djpek at Port Royal, S. C., the whole cost not to exceed $675,000. At the suggestion of Mr. Edmunds the words were inserted, “If in the opinion of the Secretary of the Navy the public service requires it.” Mr. Blair suggested (out did not insist upon) the addi tion of the words, “Tne Senate not being able to judge for itself.” The Senate bill appropriating SIOO,OOO for a bronze equestrian statue of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in the city of Washington was amended so as to omit the word “eques trian” and increasing the amount to $300.- 000, and was then passed. The Senate bill appropriating $50,000 for a public building at Meridian, Miss., was passed. After an executive session the Senate ad journed. Canaday to Resign. Washington, May 17.—C01. W. P. Canaday, sergeant-at-arms of tho Senate, has decided to resign, and it is said to-night that his resignation will be communicated to the Senate Monday. CLIMATE AND THE CROPS THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE SIGNAL BUREAU. Warmer Weather Than Usual Along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts—An Excess of Bain In Nearly the Entire Country East of the Mississippi— How Crops Look. Washington, May 17. —The weather crop bulletin issued by the signal service bureau tc-day reads as follows: The week ending May 17 bos been warmer than usual along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and cooler in the central valley, lake region and northwest. The deficiency in temperature has been most marked in the states of the Upper Mississippi valley and Dakota, where the daily temperature has ranged from 6“ to 10° lower than usual and where cool weather continues this morning, with local snows. AN EXCESS OF RAIN. The region of excessive rainfall during the present week is substantially the same as that of the previous week, and includes almost the entire country east of the Missis sippi, except along the immediate East Gulf coast. Generous showers occurred in the Gulf states and light showers in tho Missouri valley and in the northwest. There was also an excess of rainfall in Central and Northern California. Very light, show ers occurred on the Northern Pacific coast and over the greater portion of the Dakotas and Minnesota. UNFAVORABLE FOR CROPS. The weather during the past week in the northwest, including the states of Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and the upper lake region, was generally unfavor able for growing crops, owing to the low temperature, which was accompanied by frost, causing some injury to fruit and re tarding the growth of crops. The drought continues over portions of Minnesota anil North Dakota, where high winds have ren dered some replanting necessary. More rain is needed in Nebraska and Kansas, while the excessive rainfall in the states of the Ohio valley, attended by cold weatuer, has retarded farm work, the ground being too wet for planting. TENNESSEE DISCOURAGED. Tennessee reports the weather unfavor able and the outlook discouraging. Fanners are generally behind in their work. Some damage is reported to wheat and oats from rust, but tbe tobacco prospect is more fa vorable. in the west gulf states the weather con ditions during the past week have caused some improvement, although owing to the low tenq>er&ture the growth of crops has been slow. The replanting of cotton and rice is in progress in the districts previously flooded, and in Texas wheat is damaged bv rust. Cotton has been injured by cool weather and occasional rains in Mississippi. In thq_ South Atlantic States the condi tions are more favorable' and cotton and corn and potatoes are reported as very good. Although planting has been delayed by rains in New England and the middle Atlantic states the crop and fruit conditions are reported favorable, with grass and hay also favorable. CARLISLE’S SUCCESSOR. Beveral Members Who Can Take the Democratic Leadership. Washington, May 17.— Tho republicans in the House have been so loug under Speaker Reed’s rule that they have not de veloped other leaders. Tho democrats never having been under a boss, are em barrassed with leaders. Now that ex- Speaker Carlisle has been transferred to the Senate, the republicans aro troubling themselves a good deal about tho leadership of the democrats. They say, and say truly, that tbe democrats have many leaders, and they ask which one is to really lead, and whether the rest will follow, predicting, of course, that they will not. and that there will be a long, confused btruggle over it. THE DEMOCRATS NOT WORRYING. The democrats are not worrying so much. They rejoice in having so many men who are eligible to leadership, as Mr. Mills, W. C. P. Breckinridge, Messrs. Crisp, Blount and McMiilin, to say nothing of half a dozen others. They will, theysay, have no difficulty in following any one of them. It is probably the general opinion that Mr. Mills should succeed Mr. Carlisle on the committee on rules, and that W. C. P. Breckinridge, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Turner of Georgia, or Mr. Bynum should succeed him on the committee on ways and means. Mr. Crisp is likely to be the parliamentarian on the floor, especially when the election question comes up. FROST IN THE NORTHWEST. Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconain, Da kota, lowa and nilnois Suffer. Washington, May 17.—Killing frosts occurred in Northern Michigan last night, and freezing temperature in Minnesota, North Wiscoosin and North Dakota. At Morehead ttie temperature fell to 22°, which is nearly as low as ever before reported at this season of tbe year. THE NIP AT WATERLOO. Waterloo, la., May 17. —There was a sovero frost throughout this section Thurs day night and yesterday morning, extend ing into Illinois. Ice froze to the thickness of a window pane, and vegetables and fruit are seriously damaged. Potatoes suffered most in lowa. At Galena, 111., tho grape crop was ruined. REVENGE FOB REED. The Duty of Pronouncing Censure a Pleasant One to Him. Washington, May 17.— The democrats of the House showed their opinion of the tyranny of the majority by standing around Mr. Bynum and applauding him while Speaker Reed administered tbe official cen sure, rolling it under his tongue as a sweet morsel; for Mr. Bynum’s blows Id the Reed revolution hurt Speaker Reed more than any others. The soe..e was striking on ac count of its being almost unprecedented in recent years; but it was so artificial, be cause of the injustice of the decision, as to lack dramatic force. Daggett’s Broken Contract. Washington, May 17.—There is no longer any reasonable doubt that tbe con tract awarded Albert Daggett of Brooklyn for furnishing the post office department with postal card.v will be terminated by tbe Postmaster General iu tbe coming week. It is stated that Daggett has been deficient both in the quality and quantity of the cards furnished. Miss Blaine Married. Washington, May 17.— Miss Margaret Isa! eila Blaine, daughter of the Secretary of State, was married at 1 o’clock thus afternoon to Walter Damrosch of New York, at the residence of the bride’s parents In Madison plaoe, this city. Bond Acceptances. Washington, May 17.—Bond offerings to-day were $458,400. all of which were ac cepted at 122 for 4. ORIGINAL PACKAGES. A Taat Case Being Made In tbe Courts of lowa. Des Moines, la., May 17.—A test case to determine the extent of the “original paok age” decision has been started iu this city by the highest tribunal. It is entitled “the state of lowa vs. Perry Chambers.” Tbe case was tried in a justice’s court. In which tho defendant admitted that he kapt the liquor in controversy for the purpose of sole by tbe bottle, glass, or in su h quantities as his patrons might desire, but denied undi-r the recent decision by the supreme court of the United States that he was guilty of violating any lowa law. Tho court took the matter under ad visement, and yesterday decided that the defendant had no right to sell, except in the original packages in which the liquor was imported, that keeping liquor for sale was a violation of the law, and he ordered it forfeited. An appeal was taken to the district court. SELLING IN PROGRESS AT TOPEKA. Topeka, Kan., Mar 15.—For the first time in five years intoxicating liquors are being sold openly in Topeka. Charles Baker, agent for a leading Kansas City wholesale’ liquor house, yesterday opened up an “original package” shop at No. 417 Kansas avenue, the principal street of the citv. His stock consisted of a car load of beer in iases containing twenty-four bottles each. Before eveuing the entire stock bad beeu disposed of. Noth ing less than a case was sold in any in stance. The unusual sign of the sale of iutoxicating liquor attracted many people to the "original package” shop, and tho sidewalk In front of the place was crowded all day by people who were curious to see how it was done. Beahrer says that he has no fear of the state law, and will hereafter deal in original packages of whisky and wlno as woll as beer. ALABAMA’S POLITICS. Interest in tbe Coming State Conven tion Intense. Montgomery, Ala., May 17.—The in terest in tho democratic state convention, which meets May 28, is intense. There are five candidates, one of them being Agricul tural Commissioner Kolb, considered to be the alliance candidate. It is difficult to forecast the result. Mr. Kolb is the strongest single candidate, but the combined strength of the othsr four is considerably more Lhau his. In the Second congressional district Hon. H. A. Herbert’s return is assured. Mont gomery and Crenshaw counties have in structed for him, and three other counties aro solid for him. In the Third district one or two counties have instructed for William C. Gates, aud so far there is no opposition to him. lii tho Sixth district there is a hot contest between Congressman Bankhead and Robert Low. A number of oounties have instructed for Representative Bankhead. In tne Fifth district so far Congressman Cobb hai no opposition. Congressman Turpin has a walkover in the Fourth and Congressmen Clarke aud Wheeler in tho First and Eighth, and there is no opposition yet to Congressman Forney in the the Seventh. AN ALABAMA CONVENTION. Dothan, Ala., May 17.—The county convention assembled hero to-day. The delegation was instructed first for Kelb anil second for Crook for governor, and for Leslie for representative. Everything passed off quietly. HORRORS IN THE MINES. Four More Corpses Taken Out at Ashley—Another Explosion. Wilkeshahre, Pa., May 17.—Four more bodies were taken out to-day from the scone of Thursday’s disaster, making twenty-throe men taken out dead. Two othors are still missing. An explosion of fire damp oc curred in tbe Empire colliery ofthe Lehigh and Wilkesbariie Coal Company to-night. Two men were killed, three are known to be imprisoned in the lower levels, aud pos sibly oi hers, and the mine is now burning. The mine officials are very reticont in re gard to the possibility of there being any considerable number of men in the mine. ALL SAVED BUT TWO. Wilkesbarre, Pa., May 18, 2 A. m. — All the men were taken out of the mine un injured except the two who wero killed by the explosion. The fire is being gotten under control. SLAIN BY A MANIAC. The'Superintendent of a County Poor Farm Killed In His Wagon. Freeport, 111., May 17.—Jacob Reisin ger, superintendent of the county poor farm, was to-day killed by an insane man whom he was taking out to work. The ma niac got behind Supt. Reisinger and his driver as they sat in a farm wagon, and with an ax tnat lay in the wagon he split fcupt, ReUinger’g head open at one blow, and then tried to serve the farm hand in the same way. The latter escaped, pursued by the maniac until he got entangled in a barbed wire fence. The maniac is at large with his ax and the neighborhood is terror-stricken. OLDFIELD RETURNS. Ho Will Probably Now Be on Hand at the Trial. Norfolk, Va., May 17.—Judge George S. Oldfield, president of the defunct Home Bank, who left town Thursday to avoid trial for alleged criminal mismanagement of that institution, returned this morning, and his friends say he will be on hand when tho case comes up agaiii for trial on May 26th. His friends claim that he left town in a fit of mental depression and without a proper sense of the responsibility of his act. Richmond’s Editorial Guests. Richmond, May 17.—The members of the Massachusetts Press Association and their ladies arrived here this eveuing. To-night they were banqueted by the chamber of commerce. Speeches of welcome were made by the Mayor, Col. John B. Purcell, and Gov. McKenuy. Responses were made by Messrs. Fisk and Gleason of Massachusetts. To-morrow morning the visitors will bo given a carriage ride over tbe city. Carlisle Elected Senator. Frankfort, Ky., May 17.—Ex-Sneaker John G. Carlisle was to-day elected United States senator by the legislature. He re ceived 107 votes. Mr. Adams, republican, received 15. Mr. Carlisle left for Washington to-night. He will not present bis credentials in the Senate till after the vote on the tariff bill in tbe House. Children Die by Fire. Montgomery, Ala., May 17.—A special to the Advertiser from Seluia says: “Crock ett Tate, a negro living four miles from town, went to church with his wife last evening, leaving four children at home. Tbe bouse burned aud all the children were cremated” RUSSIA’S EXILES. An Address of Remonstrance In Cir culation in England. London, May 17.—Tha Universal Review of London publishes an address to the czar remonstrating against the outrages upon Russian exiles In Siberia. The remon strance is signed by 264 persons, including members of the House of Lords and House of Commons, literary people, artists aud other persons of distinction. One hundred and eighty-five of the sign ers of the remonstrance are also in favor of sending a communication to the British government suggesting the pro priety of its addressing the czar’s govern ment through the usual diplomatic channels on the subject of tha outrages. Mr. Glad stone has written a letter In connection with this matter, in which he says the govern ment of Russia would be justified in return ing any notes sent to it in regard to the treatment of exiles with a communication calling the attention of the British govern ment to the brutal slaughter of Irish people at Mitchellstown some time ago. Russia Buying Cartridges. Paris, May 17.—The ammunition factory at St. Anoe.s has received an order fromtho Russian government for a quantity of cartridges loaded with smokeless powder equal to a supply for 1,000,000 rifles. Politicians Courting the Negro. Chicago, May 17. —Tho strike agitation among the colored waiters of the city lias taken a political turn. Subscription papers m o in circulation among leading politicians of both parties with a view to raising money to sustain them in case they go on a strike. A Land League Protest. New York, May 17.—The executive com mittee of the Irish National League has addressed a protest to President John Fitz gerald against the continued postponement of the national convention and against the recent audit of the accounts of the league. A Black Murderer Hanged. Donaldsonville. La., May 17.—Alock Strock (colored) was hanged here yesterday for the murder of Lottie Washington in May last while Strock was attempting an outrage on tho woman’s sister. His neck was instantly dislocated. INCENDIARISM AT DAVIBBOBO. The Nephew of One of the Losers Under Suspicion. Davisboro, Ga., May 17.— At midnight Wednesday, on John Hall’s plantation, three miles distant, someone set lire to the crib of John Stokes (colored). When the crib was completely enveloped in flames the fire was reported by Tom Mims, a nephew, who lives with him. Ho woke the family and told them that as he opened the door to look out he saw someone runuing away. The crib was soon consumed. On tho next morning a large scope of woodland be longing to J. T. Anderson was found to bo on fire. Boon It was ascertained that the 11 ro had been placed in several places on the edges of the wood, and in or about the center. Neighbors hastily cams together, and succeeded in keeping it under so that no barm could be done. Later on fences were discovered on fire in various directions. Several of tho citizens lost hundreds of panels of fenc ing. Monday, as A. L. Dudley and R. F. lli-utli were corning to town, they saw in front of them a little smoke curling up. As they reared it they found in the jam, against the rails, a pile of lightwood kuots on Are. They hastily extinguished tho fire. A short distance away was the same boy, Tom Mims. It is said that ho and his uncle live very unhappily together. He Is supposed to have burned the crib for revenge, and for fear of being suspected continued his work. He will soon be brought before a justice of the peace. FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS. A New Steamer—Sale of the Penaaoff kee and Floral City Canal. Jacksonville, Fla., May 17.—The new steamer St. Sebastian, which takes the place of the burned steamer H. B. Plant, began regular trips up the river to-day. Tho Orange Canal and Transit Company, which owns the canal from Fenasoffkee to Floral City aud Thompkinsvllle, a distance of thirty-five miles, sold this canal this morning to a home company. The new company will at once put |thls waterway in good condition to handle the phosphate of that section, which is consid ered very rich. The canal will connect with tho Florida Contral and Peninsula railroad at Panasoffkeo, and the Florida South jrn road at Pemberton’s Ferry. As large quantities of very high grade phos phate lie adjacent to this canal, a good busi ness will be done and a good deal of money will be made. The deeds were made in Jacksonville this morning. COTTRELL STILL IN HIDING. Marines From the Revenue Cutter Still Searching For Him. Cedar Key, Fla., May 17.—The Cot trell-Pinkerton trouble is creating lota of excitement here. The revenue cutter MeLane arrived in port yesterday to pro tect the custom bouse otficiais and assist in arresting Cottrell. This morning a detach ment of officers and men from the cutter, led by the deputy United States marshal, went over to Atsenaotie and searched several residences there. This afternoon a still larger force was landed in Cedar Key, and. proceeding up town, searched the resi dence of J. L. Cottrell, going thence to the woods lying back of the town and thence across to the island of Piney Point. Noth ing can be learned of their find. They came as they went. LUCY OOBB’B PRINCIPAL* Miss Rutherford Will Hold the Place Five Years Longer. Athens, Ga., May 17.—Miss Nellie Ruth erford, the efficient principal of Lucy Cobb Institute, who has had charge of tho school for the last ten years, has signed a lease wi-h the board of trustoos and will remain at the bead of the institution for the next five years. At present there are 130 scholars in attendance, fifty-eight of whom are boarders. New applications for boarders next term are daily being received. So far twelve now pupils have made arrangements to enter. The Drought In Orange. Orlando, May 17.— About three and one-half inches of rain fell yesterday and last night. This is the heaviest rain for over eight months. The hope is expressed that the rainy season has begun. There is a prospect of at least half a crop of oranges. Cattle have done well in spite of the drought. Visitors to the University. Atlanta, Ga., May 17.— The governor to-day appointed the following board of visitors to the state university: W. R. Thigpen of B&vaunah, Daniel L Abbott of Macon, Jerry M. Pound of Barnes ville. Morgan H. L dney of BarnesviUe aud Rev. G. J, Orr of Rockmvt. l DATLT,StO AYE AH, < SCF.NTBA COPT: ► I WEEKLY ,IM A YEAB. I A FIREBRAND IN EUROPE. THE KAISER’S WARLIKE SPEECH THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR. Russia the Only Country That Could be Meant In the Allusion to the De fense of the Eastern Provinces— The j Utterances Bespeak the Continued Existence of the Dreibund. (Copyrighted, 1890, by the New York Associated Press.) Berlin, May 17.— Short as the emperor’s utterances at Koenigs berg were, they suf ficed to Irritate the Russian government and dispel all delusions regarding the possi bility of a renewal of the entente with Rus sia. The newspapers here minimized tha references to war in the speech of Wednes day by treating them as without special bear ing upon Russia Yesterday bis Anal utter ance, when leaving, contained an allusion whiob is impossible to understand. "1 shall not allow,” said the emperor, “my prov inces here in the east to be touched. Those attacking them will find my strength that of a rock.” COULD ONLY MEAN RUSSIA. As Russia is the 'only possible frontier assailant of East Prussia his words,especially in view of their following his first aggres sive declarations, are now interpreted h-.-re, as In St. Petersburg, as aimed against Rus sia. Tho f>vet treats them as a direct and un provoked threat. The Orashdanin urges Russia’s war min ister to consider whether tho speech is con sonant with further arrangements to receive Emperor William at Krasnoe-Szelo. The Novoe Vremya holds that the word* of the emperor overstepped projier hounds,, and that they ought to he officially noticed. HOW GERMANY LOOKS AT IT. Within official circles here the emperor’s divulgenoe caused no surprise, as ad vices pointed to closer relations be tween the French aud Russian foreign offices. Whatever may be the czar’s opinion of the value of a French alliance, the czar advises his envoys to cul tivate it. His uncle Nicholas left Paris last evening after a prolonged stay, during’ which he responded to the assiduous court ing of M. Riebot, minister of foreign af fairs, and other officials, with eager cor diality. A PARTING COURTESY. The grand duke’s last act beforodeaving was to wire effusive regrets to the admiral ommanding the French mediter ranean squadron over the death of Admiral Petit Proudo. Somo time ago the lato admiral was a guest on board a Russian war ship when the grand duke toasted the navies of Franco and Russia Another pregnant fact is Chancellor Caprivi’s announced design to place one of< the two new army oorps on the Russian frontier. The emperor did not without forethought say yesterday that if obliged to draw tna sword those who troubled the iwace would find German blows as heavy as they were twenty years ago. The speeches contained a veiled hut emphatic declara tion of the solidity of the dreibund and the vigilance of the chiefs against the com mon enemy. THE ARMY BILL The committee nominated yesterday on the army bill met to-day. Gen. von Caprivi desires to hasten the passage of the measure. Tho temper of the Reich stag corresponds with the composition oil the commitee, and wifi harmonize with the demands of the government ,and the House will accord the full credits asked and even assent to fix the effective for five years. The chancellor’s appearance in the Reich stag In the army debate enhanced the good impression previously produced by him. His adroitness in evading ticklish points 1* concealed by an apparent f rankne-s of man ner and general bonhomie of style which, make his speeches pleasant even to hi* opponents. He jokes with effect. For in stance, yesterday he provoked the Reichstag to bursts of laughter by picturing soldiers driven from their old habits of love-making by assiduity in military ed ucation. “You see some soldiers on tha streets of Berlin,” he said, "promenading with their dear friends on Sunday, but time fails them to cultivate those joys during the week.” LOVE OF THE DEBATES IMPROVED. The love of the debates has undoubtedly Improved in every section of the House. The influence of Gen. Caprlo’s methods are perceptible. The speeches of the socialists •and frlesseninge members are less embit tered and are listened to with attention and a most marked increase of respect. The budget committee, which has charge of the colonial estimates, has practically approved them. The progress of Maj. Wise man, announced in telegrams which reached the government yesterday evening, will ao celerate the committee’s decisions. Maj. Wissman reports the occupation of the country from Lindl to Merkandl without) fighting, and the general submission of the Arab chiefs of the region toward! the Ro< voutna river. Maj. W Usman is hopeful of securing an open route to Lake Nyasa. His arras will render safe the caravan routes to to the mission stations. GERMAN INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA. Maj. Liebers’ statement of the certainty of splendid realizations from German investment in East Africa will asisst in securing the ultimate approval of the bill by two-thirds of the whole House. He reports that at Bagomojo there is an immense boom in the ivory trade and plantation business, and a general rush of prosperity under the German flag. The prospective supreme value of the territories confirms the course of the government in refusing toooncede English claims whereby the Germans would be cut otf from contact with the Congo State. Maj. Liebers, in conference with the emperor, urged that in the future Central Africa should belong to Germany, if the existing lines of tr e sphere of German influence were inuiutained. BISMARCK IRRITABLE. Banker Sleichroiler visited Prince Bis. marck Thursday, returning to Berlin yes terday. He found the Prince well, bat irritable over press mistatements with reference to his relations with the emperor, with whom he maintains friendly relations. The Socialist Association here is organ izing a central strike union, in whioh every trade in Germany will be represented. The union is designed to counteract the em ployers’ protection association now being formed throughout the country. A great convention of textile manufacb urers will meet in Juae to discuss the labor troubles. On Whitsunday a congress of railway workers will be held in Magdeburg. Chemnitz Strikers Resume. Chemnitz, May 17.—The weavers of this place who recently went on a strike bav goue back to their work. An agreement has been reached by which the weavers will work eleven hours a day, inclusive of th< time allotted for breakfast aud for a short rest in the afternoon. Bilbao Again Serene. Bilbao, May 17.—The town is tranquil A majority of the iron works have resumed operations, but the ship yards are stiiiidlq