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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
CHANDLER'SEAR UNHURT
THE STORY OF a FIGHT WITH
BLACKBURN UNTRUE.

Though There Was iBively War of
Words and the Lie Was Passed, Vio-
leuce Was Not Resorted to-Prev Gus
Meetings OF the Committee Similarly
Enlivened.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-It has been
rather difficult to get at the facts under
lying the sensational story about difficulty
between Senators Chandler and Blackburn
in the Senate committee on post traders
served up by professional romancer in the
most exagg rated style of his art, and sold
by him to those newspapers which would
buy it last night. All the senators men
toned, either as actors in the alleged
quarrel, or as spectators were so indignant
at the story that they could hardly express
denial when askel about it.
ALL BosH.
"It's all - bosh," was the brief and en-
phatic way in which Senator Cullom of Illi-
nois, who was named as spectator when
he was shown the story.
Senator Blackburn was simply speeches.
with indignation.
Senator Chandler said: "There was dis
agreement in the committee it is true, and as
| TO its nature | shall at present say nothing.
That there was an enormous qulntiry of
vile, busive language used, or that l wa
the subject Of battery, or that was even
touched are falsehoods that have not the
slightest foundation"
THE FACTS IN THE CASE.
The facts seem to be that at the meeting
Of this committee last evening, as at the
meetings of this committee before in this
session, there was sharp talk between the
majority and the minority Of the commit
tee, and last evening as ofte bfore Sen
at RS Chandler aud Blackburn did most Of
the talking for their respective sides. It
seems that the lie passed between them, as
1t has passed before in that same commit
tee.
NO PHYSICAL WRESTLING.
But there was no physical " es5ing, ard
no ear-pulling or evid ance of any sort out
side of the romancer's imagi alton. This is
the substance f wha The senator said
about it this evening. Senators Bh ckburu
and Chandler were objects Of interest all
day. Senator Chambers ear was Especially
observed, but no one saw that anything
was the matter with it. Senat r c audle
does not want the sto v denied too strenu-
ously. lie thinks it will elect him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
coNsTANs AND THE woaKMEN.
The Minister Unable TO Receive the
Proposed Deputation.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-Constans, minister Of
the interior, Las written letter to the pre-
feet Of police stating that he will not be able
to receive the deputation Of workmen who
intended 20 visit him tomorrow. In
the letter VI. Constans requests the prefect
10 inform the workmen that public assem-
biies are forbidden, a d that the police will
not tolerate any manifestations by the
workmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
BLAND F1LIBUsTERs.

Under the order made yesterday the
speaker was proceeding 10 recognize mem
bers to ii up measures by unanimous con-
sent, but the spirit of fl clustering was
abroad, and Mr. Bland of Missouri su nit
led a motion for recess for thirty min
utes
Mr. Gear of Iowa raised the point of or
der that the true intent Of the special order
was that no dilatory motions should be ad-
mitted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24

LONDON, Feb. 23--A dispatch received
from Berlin this morning say, tue tat
nj mt tHat tour Germ ~ iro clads at Genla
had been oE1ored to imme lately SAL for
Samoa is officially confirmed.
BOUND FOR PORT SAID.
BERLIN, Feb. 23.--It is officially stated
that the German squadron a. G'uoa has
been ord red Port Said, but the National
Zeituag announces that It's destination is
Surnpa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
NO PHYSICAL WRESTLING.
RANDALL's HOUR WASTED.
Mr.. Bland Consumes the Time by Fill
clustering Tactics.

buSLerlnR IACJlC3.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The House met
at 10 o'clock this morning, but there was a
very small attendance, when, at that hour.
the chaplain in his invo cation feeiingly al
luded to the fact that to-day the House
would pay its last tribute of respect to the
memory of the late James n. Burnes, OF
Missouri, who, while mortal mists wer,
gathering round him, kept in his place and
earnestly and faithfully performed his duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
RIGHT OF INQUIRY.


Mr.. Hoar asked Mr.. Daniel whether, in
us judgment, congress bad authority to
make an Inquiry into the existence Of crime
esal ST elections for members of the House
VI representatives, ard into the question
whether the constitutional right to vote was
abridged in any state.
Mr. Daniel said he did not doubt the con-
sSItutonal authority of congress to inquire
o iHuo tue state OF the suffrage, where II was
eueged Ia such a manner as 10 command
tgsp.ct and attention { at the constitution
lay been violated In relation thereto. As
~ TIE inquiry into the election Of mem b rs
the House Of Representatives be
aulnItted that there might he times.
circumstances and conditions under which
ilcu an inquiry would not be improper; but
ne could conceive Of nothing more i'm
proper, more tndecorous, or more usurpa.
uyry u the proper functions Of tie govern
tneRt Than tpending contested election cases
u 1ue housel for the Senate 70 undertake.,
~ y partisan committee 10 throw all Of its
"1'Aor'ty and prestige in favo' Of one side.
AMAZED AND AsToUNDED.
ne had been amazed and astounded when
Ne read Mr.. Hoar's resolution. gravelY re-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
AN OLD AXIOM

1t was an old axiom that the traveller
must prize the bridge which carried him
over the stream. And now that the states
nights bridge had carried the Republ can
party safely over The turbulent stream OF
conflict it was time for that party to con-
tssS that, after all, it was a pretty good
bridge That republican would be an in
grate who would turn his back to the very
bridge which had done him and his party
% good turn. IL would be Gstonish ng,
iudeed # tue New E1gl senators should
unite to break it down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
PROF. PETERS EXPEDITION.

The police find utmost difficulty in pre-
venting the entry into the country Of
socialist literature printed thereon. During
the past week numerous dOmicillating
visits have been made TO the chiefs OF tho
socia st party and searchers have discov-
cred qautities Of pamphlets, etc, ready for
distribution, intending to influence voters
in favor Of the socialist propaganda.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24

As to the specter Of states rights sought
MIR. Hoar sad, involved in the resolution.
What was sssailed was not local self.gov-
ernment. II was government generally
which the senator from Virginia and lis
associates were tryi1g 10 break down in
this country Mr.. Hoar quoted from Sena-
ter Morgans article in the Forum
under the heading, shall Negro Maiorities
Ruler and asked what that question meant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

| Mantaafa, established martial law In Apia,
and given notice of their intention TO take
control of the government Of the islands,
he simply notified Herr Bismarck that the
L. S, would not recognize any such declar-
alton of martial law far as the persons or
property Of American citizens were con
cerned, nor the jurisdiction of Germany in
the islands.
This strong talk brought Bismarck to his
senses, and he forthwith directed the Ger
mad minister at Washington to inform Mr..
Bayard that the German commander had
gone too far in his declaration of martial
law, especially SO far MS Ii affected foreign.
ers, and that he had been Instructed 20
withdraw that declarations also 1.-THE de.
mand that the administration of the islands
of Samoa might be temporarily handed
over to him, which demand, not being in
accordance with the previous promises Of
Germany regarding the neutrality and in
dependence of Samoa, Herr Krupp, the
ed by telegraph Immediately to withdraw"
Herr Bismarck also sends to this govern.
ment a proposition 10 renew the conference
between the L. S. England and Germany,
which was broken off In 1887, to come to
a permanent agreement in regard TO the
future neutrality and dependence of the
Samoan islands; and Secretary Bayard has
notified the German minister at Washing,
ton that the United States government &C.
cepts his roposition,-affairs in Samoa
meantime to remain AS If the old tri- partite
agreement was undisturbed.
AS an addendum to all this, Count Her
bert Bismarck has further condescended TO
award an interview TO reporter of the Ne,o
Y0rk Herdld in Berlin, in which he express
ly desired the L. s. and the world TO be In.
formed, 'that Germany had not the least
desire to disturb In the Samoa the lawful
and orderly state of things hitherto existing,
and that if any German official has outstep,
ped his instructions and gone beyond such
purpose, he will be promptly recalled to
the observance of his duties"
All OF which certainly looks as If Mr..
Bayard, though making no noise or fuss
about 1t, and keeping within the closest
limits Of diplomatic prophecies, had come
out decidedly on top in this scrimmage with
Germany about Samoa and had placed the
matter in such train than nothing but the
most ineXcusable laundering on the part of
the incoming administration at Washing.
ton can prevent speedy and permanent
settlement of Samoan matters to the entire
satisfaction OF all parties concerned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

mains, build reservoirs and pumping works
and sink a group of artesian wells tina,
would supply water enough for a town
twice Its size. Mendoza has supplied
three-fourths Of her people with whole
some water for less than 1000 cost, Gin.
ton, Ill, supplied all her people with water
at about $4,000, La Sale spent $4,000 for
water works, half her mains laid in bitches
blasted out Of the rock, and carrying the
water for several miles from her city
limits. If through any unforeseen cause,
such as the appearance of an epidemic dis
ease, as at La Sale, the water works should
become an absolute essential TO public
health and progress, the people would find
themselves tied up and prohibited from
building water works through the sublime
foolishness OF having bonded their property
to build useless pile labeled city hall. III
Is to be hoped the architect will have the
good sense TO leave smooth spot on the
side wall where city hall men can butt
their heads in the future
Again, can the city of Ottawa afford 10
issue $4,000 in bonds az ) to s per cent Is
per cent was paid on the H. river bridge
bonds In order t0lbuild a city hall in order
TO save the $1,000 rentl 1t now pays for
city hall, engine house, tiremen's head,
quarters, barn, Jail, police headquarters
pound, and residences for three men, the
owners paying all expenses of Insurance.
repairs and wear and tear? Is II economy
to pay to s Fer cent for even short term
of years In order to save In the future per
cent on the investment? And this even If
ii were desirable to include all the offices
and departments named in one building
which 1t Is not. This Is not taking into
account the cost of maintaining the build
ing which could not be less than $1,000
10 $4,000 year. This item would bal
ance the account of saving in rental. Is
this city so well provided with improve
ments and so rich that il Is necessary 10
build this hall to get rid of a borrowed
surplus? A bridge, on the other hand,
would be necessary accommodation for
public travel to and from part of the city
which may be practically cut off by further
use of the present structure. A water
works would be money earning invest.
ment. If j. ID. Cation and his associates
could afford to put $4,000 into private
water works for Ottawa, as they said they
intended to do, and expect to make interest
on the investment as, of course, they did,
the city can make 100000 earn the interest
On the plant at least
The truth, in a nutshell, is, that by bond.
ng the city now for $4,000 In order to
Guild a structure that is not needed except
or ornament, the city would be tying up
IS hands in such way that other things
which may shortly be needed for public
health and convenience c,nnot be built at
Ill.,
Is that sensible thing to do?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

work against II, and secure It's defeat. The
best way is to have a constitutional conven'
tion, Wen all go for that" And 50 Bro
ther Sheets, and Brother Shut, and the
rest are passlfed, the Republican mana
gers, knowing at the same time the utter
helplessness of getting call for a consti-
tutional convention through the legisla-
ture, TO say nothing of lis subsequent en-.
dorsement by the people, meantime laugh
ing "to kill themselves" in their sleeves at
the ease with which the pious Sheets
has been bamboozled and very ugly
question gotten rid of,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09
Is that a sensible thing to do?
SHEETS vs.. SHUT.

That is an edifying contest now wedg-
the leadership pro ard con Of brace OF
senators bearing the euphoneous names OF
Sheets and Shut, over proposition to
submit a prohibitory constitutional amend
ment to a vote of the people. Brother
Sheets, a truly loyal Republican and at the
same time an out-and .Out prohibitionist,
insists that the Republican party shall
make good the constant declarations of It's
leaders on the stump, in fighting the Pro-
hibition party, that the Republicans were
the only true temperance party and that
the political prohibtionists, in antagoniz-
ing the G. o, p, were fighting their friends
Brother Sheets said he had extensively
used that argument himself, thereby saw
ing many votes to the party, and he would
Do ashamed now TO return to his cOnstitu.
ents and be compelled to confess that the
pretense YVES untrue.
What, first and foremost, and above all
else, the temperance people demand, Is
that an opportunity shall be given the peo-
Pile TO vote for or against constitutional
amendment involving the decision wheth-
er in this state rum or temperance and So
briefly shall rule. Brother Sheets therefore
demands that the legislature shall forth
with, without further ceremony or circum-
locution, pass joint resolution, which he
proposes, submitting the question of prohi-
bitten to a vote of the people.
Brother Shut, another good Republican,
says this Is all nonsense. Temperance is
one thing aud prohibition another. The
latter WAS mpracticable-would rather
promote intemperance, &c, &c, going over
the stereotyped old argument.
Meantime the Republicans of both hous-
es are in a middle. Brother Sheets Is I'M.
doubleday right in his claim that the Re
publican newspapers and stumpers before
the election had gone the full length he
claims in giving pledges In favor of pro-
hibition constitutional amendment. But,
tuSh, ybu hu'", ava 'hO fhi'y w soy oo Al
anything like a representative capacity
will never do. There are several districts
In the state" says one of the party's main
Spokesman, (which would be lost to the
Republicans by the submission of consti-
tutional amendment, and so long as Illinois
has constitution giving minority repre-
sentation the passage of Sheets resolution
must be hopeless.
No, no. The only salvation of the Re-
publican party is to take this business out
of politics. The sharp idea Is therefore
hit upon to get up a movement in favor of
calling constitutional convention, before
which the whole subject would come up
In wholly unpolitical way.
And thereat many badly puzzled and
befuddied Republican representative
heaves big sigh of relief. Yes, yes
of course, Brother Sheets, we are all good
temperance men and prohibitionists; but
your constitutional amendment resolution
is not the way to go about IT, Too many
contingencies of a political nature would
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09
BAYARD ON TOP.

The latest phrase of the Samoa business
bears the appearance of long step toward
permanent unraveling of the entangle
ment, thanks TO the quiet flrmness of Sec
Rotary Bayard. When our consul In Samoa
authoritatively informed the Secretary that
the Germans had declared war against
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

The Ladies' Musical Club, recently Or
ganized for the purpose of studying the
great masters of vocal and instrumental
music held its second meeting at the resi>
dence OF Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, en- Friday,
Jan. Gosh, at which programme of Schu-
bert's music was performed. On yester-
day afternoon miscellaneous programme
WAS stulled
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

1t is reported that Latter Day Saint has
been attempting to gain foot hold and
make converts in Kane County. He engag'
ed hall at Maple Park, but the clergymen
and citizens protested and the owner of the
hall reconsidered his action and the Nor
mon Elder left town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

Dennis Connolly was arrested In Chicago
yesterday on suspicion of having stolen
Mr. Curyes's horse week or SO ago. He
is now in the county jail
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

Bloomington has offered 100000 for the
State fair for the next four years, and will
donate the grounds. Joliet Springfield
and other towns are also making fight for
the fair
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

The Chicago drainage bill was intro
duced In the House at Springfield on Fri>
day last, accompanied by report of the
drainage commission. The disposition Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-09

On Monday the Ice in Pine Lake, Fulton
county, N. Y, gave way under party Of
loggers, and seventeen men and "a teams
were drowned; seven drivers escaped
The street car hands strike In Brooklyn
Is virtually ended, the men losing their
point. The strike WAS accompanied by
much violence on the part of the strikers,
and during its progress two men have been
killed, one man partially by accident, the
other by pistol shot from new man who
had been attacked.
One of the most valuable blocks of bull,
dings In Buffalo was destroyed by fire on
Saturday last, with loss of S2,S00,000.
One fireman was killed and 81 other per-
sons more or less Injured.
At Pittsburgh the boilers Of two steam
boats exploded, killing an engineer and
a fireman, and injuring three deckhands.
Both boats were hopelessly ruined.
On Monday, during high wind at
Omaha, the wall of brick building was
blown over onto two buildings immediate.
ly east, burying large number of persons
In the ruins, Five persons were killed,
two more fatally injured, and six others
less badly. The Meyer building, which was
blown down, was ten years old but had
had its roof burned off some time ago. and
has since been standing menace to Its
neighbOrs
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-09-27

NII ~ + "a
Among the enterprising and push
ing merchants of our city is the well
known dry goods man, Ike Lipstine,
who has just received and put in
place his large stock of dry goodp,
clothing, notions, gents furnishing
goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc /,
bought at prices to suit one and all.
His stock is complete throughout and
he is offering bargains already, that
are surprising the people and large
ly increasing his trade. Ike buys his
goods for cash, catching all the bar
gains afloat and gives his patrons all
the benefits of his excellent judg-
ment. When in the city do not fail
to drop In and see him aud he will
prove to you all his statements de-
mand.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-09-27
Stop Paying Rent .

The Louisville Savings, Loan and
Building Co, Of Louisville, repre-.
sented by Me-. C. A. Lutfleld, has jus,
organized 4 branch office of their as.
ISOLATION In this city, with W.T.. Gar
nett as local agent, and the following
gentlemen for the local board of di.
rectors: Messrs. w. s. Davidson, J
w. Downer, Geo. ID. Dalton, r. II
DeTreville, Luc'an Jones and Walter
Garrett. Any information with re-
gard to the operations of the compa
ny will be gladly furnished by Mr.
Garrett at his office, where stock car
be subscribed for. Ten cents per day
saved from unnecessary expenses
will In time buy you home. Men
women or children can take stock, oil
you can take stock for your children
No assessments can be made OF
stockholders. Is 1t not to your ad
vantage TO become a stakeholder
We will help you buy home.
WALTER +. GARNETT.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-09-27
LAND FOR SALE ]!

want to sell my farm lying two milea and
n half northeast OF Mayheid. Graves Co., Ky /,
on the Mayneld md Paducah dirt road. me
tract contains ifS acres OF good land, 90 acres
In cultivation, half OF that In clover and grass;
the balance IN imber. The land 10 Just rolling
enough TO drain itself. The farm 10 well i'm
proved, IN high state OF cultivation and Is
one Of the best farms In tho county. ~ mas
S00ipaneis of.plank fence. half mile OF wire
fence. and the balance good rail fence. Three
laating stock ponds, three tobacco barns-two
OF them with IL IL sheds around them-toDacco
screw In one OF them. Orchard OF good fruit
OF every kind. Tn. dwelling house ie two
story frame building, with an L at the rear.
I, 10 40 by Is feet making four front rooms and
two halls. The l. comprises tn dIning room
and 4itchen A yeranda 80x10 feet 10 situated
in front and the L has side porch--a very
convenient and airy house. brick smoke
house and all other necessary buildings. The
residence lie located In forest growth, has good
cistern. Good churches and schools are In the
Hayneld. the county seat OF Graves county,
ia two and 4 half miles from this farm. Il ia
the center OF Jackson's Purchase, high, healthy
location; population, 5000 or 1000; good school
facilities--one College, and two or three high
schools; Wooden Mil, Planning Mill. two large
Touring mills, one railroad. excellent tobacco
markec--.riil sell 1900 hogsheada this season.
Come along soon and look at the farm or You
might lose bargain. | am going 10 soil.
Price t2s per acre; two-thlrds down and the
balance 20 suit purchaser. For any informa-
ton desirod write 70 the undersigned a. May
Aug sisss
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-09-27
PERSONAL GOSSIP.
z s withers is In LouisyiIle.

w. s. Withers is In Louisville
John Baynbam, of Lafayette wa
In the city yesterday.
DIR. B. w. Stone returned from
Louisville yesterday.
L. b. Bassett and wife returned
from Louisville last night.
DIR. p. b. Howard, OF Clsrksville
spent Wednesday In the city.
M. Il. Ham, of Julien, returned
from the eastern market yesterday.
Mai. s. Il. Crumbsugh returned
from trip to Louisville esterday.
Mr.. II. Fount West is in Murfrees-
boro, Tenn, this week, on business
Mics Lena Grissam Is home again
from 4 lengthy visit to relatives In
Indiana,
Mrs. j. B. Galbreath has returned
2 from short visit to relatives In
Nashville.
John W. Wicks who spent several
days of this week in Louisville, on
business, is home again.
Mrs. M. L. Rodgers is in Louisville
this week purchasing q complete
stock Of millinery for the fall trade
Col William Stevenson aud WIFE,
of Grab Orchard, aud Maj. J W.
Dawes, OF Fulton county, are visiting
the family of W. G. Coombs, near
Beverly.
Miss Alice Hayes Is in the eastern
markets this week where she intends
purchasing an elegant line OF milli-
merry goods. She win return In
few days, notice Of which VIII DO
given to her customers In due time
Mrs. Griffith and daughter, Miss
Mary, OF Hopkinsville, who have
been visiting the family Of Mr.. John
T. Woodward, left for home to-day
accompanied by Misses Lucy Lawson
aud Mary woodward.-Pdrk CITY
Times.