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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
HOURS DRAG IN THE HOUSE.
The Proceedings of the Day Without
an Enlivening Incident.

an Enlivening Incident.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-ln the House
this morning Mr.. Butterworth of Ohio,
from the committee on patents, presented a
favorable report upon the bill providing
for the appointment of representatives on
the part of the United States to the inter-
national industrial conference at Madrid,
Spain, April l. 1890.
Mr.. Rogers of Arkansas objected to its
consideration, although Mr.. Butterworth
declared that the effect would be to deny
the United States representation at the Con
ference.
Mr.. Rowell of Illinois, chairman of the
committee on elections, gave notice that he
would call up the West Virginia contested
election case Of Atkinson VS.. Pendleton for
consideration next Wednesday.
Mr.. Grimes of Georgia, from the judici-
ary committee, called up the bill to create
an eastern division of the Northern federal
judicial district of Georgia, and it was
passed with a few amendments. The ses-
sions of the court will be held at Athens.
Mr.. Reed Of Iowa, in behalf of the iudici-
ary committee, called up the bill to regu-
late the sittings of the United States courts
in the district Of South Carolina and it was
passed.
o'NEILLS CROWS A LITTLE.
During an interregnum in the call of the
committees, Mr.. O'Neill of Pennsylvania
caused some applause on the republican side
by announcing, despite the efforts of the
speaker to silence him, that republican
representative had been elected to succeed
the late Representative Kelley by major
ity larger in prop rtion to the number Of
votes polled than Mr.. Kelley received in
1888.
AT LIS o'clock the House went into COM
mittee Of the whole for consideration of the
bill authorizing the appointment of an as
sistant secretary Of war. The bill was
favorably reported from committee of the
whole to the House and, the Oklahoma bill
was taken up The remainder of the days
session was occupied in discussion of the
Oklahoma bill, but without action the COM
mittee rose.
Saturday afternoon, March %, was set
apart for the delivery of eulogies upon the
late Representative Edward J. Gay of
Louisiana, and Thursday evening, April 80,
was fixed for the delivery of eulogies upon
the late Representative s. s. COX of New
York
The House then, at 535 o'clock, ad-
journed.
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BLIGHT OF THE PEAR CROP.
Prof Waite at Thomasvills to Make
Study of the Fruit Plague.

Prof Waite at Thomasvills to Make a
Study of the Fruit Plague
TOWNSVILLE, Feb. 19-Prof. NJ. D.
Waite of the division OF vegetable pathology
department Of agriculture, arrived in the
city last night, Prof Waite is making a
special study of bacteriology, and he comes
now to make thorough study of the pear
blight. He will make Thomasville his
headquarters, and remain throughout the
pear season. His object in coming so early
is to watch the pear from its flow
ering to its fruition. Prof
Waite will make minute and de-
tailed Investigations with the microscope of
the blight. He will also make numerous
experiments with view TO its eradication
or prevention. He brings his spraying
pumps, which will be charged by turns
with various chemical preparations known
as fungicides, placed in a wagon, and as the
wagon is driven through the orchards the
pumps will be worked and the de.
structive compounds diffused through
tho air in fine spray. This
spray touches and covers every parti-
Gle of bark, leaf aud flower, and 1t IS hoped
will strike and kill the blight microbes. A
number of other methods of destruction
will be tested. Prof. Waite says the great
grape industry Of Southern California is
afflicted with disease much like this blight.
1t appeared mostly in the fine Mission
grape, but is spreading to all the European
varieties. The department has q man on
the ground studying it, aud trying to find
remedy 1t Is threatening to wipe the grape
business out of existence in Southern Cali
fornia, Prof. Waite says
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
HAWEs' WORD NOT ENOUGH.

The Judge Discharges John Wylie
Owing to Lack of Evidence.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Feb. 19-John
Wylie, who was arraigned to-day on a
charge Of killing Mrs. Emma Hawes and
little Irene, was dismissed by Justice Poe
for lack Of evidence to warrant binding
him over. His arrest was based
on Hawes' so-called confession, in
which he said he paid WyIie
$500 to put them out Of the way. Hawes
was on the stand today, and swore that he
paid Wylie to do the deed, aud he also swore
that Fannie Bryant assisted Wylie. On
cross-examination he owned to having
brought little May to town that Monday
night, but refused to say what he did with
her. The crowdin the courtroom cheered
Wylie when no was discharged. Hawes
himself told his story calmly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
PAN-AMERIoAN CONGRESS.
adjournment Will Probably
Reached Early in April.

adjournment Will Probably Be
Reached Early in April.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The first of
April is not inappropriately named now by
members of the pan-American congress for
It's final adjournment. 1t may of course be
deferred for a week or two. There is much
to be done by the congress, although Its
members do not expect to see much accom-
plished. The tariff policy of the present ad-
mlnistration stands right athwart
all progress in the congress. a
bulky volume of proceedings
IS the only outcome expected by intelligent
members. Even the boom for subsidies
which was the roiSo7a Tetre of the congress
according to so many republicans, is not
expected to materiallze. After the date of
The adjournment is agreed upon three
weeks tour through the south will be ar
ranged. Richmond, Atlanta, Savannah,
S%acksonville, Birmingham, Chattanooga,
ew -Hew Orleans and Galveston are to be
ViSitad
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ATKINSON VS.. PENDLEToN.

Majority and Minority Reports Sub
mitted In the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The majority
and minority reports in the Atkinson VS..
Pendleton election contest, from the Fourth
West Virginia district, were submitted in
the House to-day by Messrs. RowelI and
O.Ferrall respectively. Mr.. Rowell reviews
with great minuteness the votes upon which
the contest is based, and reaches the con-
clusion that Mr.. Atkinson should have been
given majority of z, instead of Mr.. PEN
dleton of 49, Mr.. O'Ferrall makes an
equally exhaustive review Of the circum-
stances connected with the votes which are
contested, with the result that he finds that
MIR. Pendleton, the sitting member, is en-
titled to majority of 25 votes, instead of
~, as shown on the face Of the returns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
NEW BUSINESS FOR SAVANNAH.
Prospects of a New Railroad Connec-
ton From North Gacroia

Prospects OF a New Railroad Connec-
ton From North Georgia.
ATHENS, GA, Feb. 19.-Athens is on the
verge Of another railroad boom. To-day a
letter was received from Presid ent Proctor
d. Lawrence Of the Etowah Valley railroad
by Col. Z. K. Childs, asking for the charts
and profile of the survey made for the pro-
posed road from Lula to Dahlonega by the
North Eastern road several years ago. The
idea Is to build this line to tap the Marietta
and North Georgia road at Tate Springs and
by means OF the North Eastern road to run
to Athens, by Covington and Macon to
Macon, and by the Central to Savannah,
obtain quick and direct line to the coast
for shipment Of the large quantities of
granite which Is being gotten out In North
Georgia IL is said that northern capitalists
are Interested and the road will be built
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
cHIoAaos NEW PRISONER.

Cronin's Friends Fail to Identify Him
as the Man Who Drove the Horse.
CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-J. B. Kelly, book
canvasser arrested in st. Louis charged
with completely in the Cronin tragedy, ar.
rived in Chicago tonight.
Mrs. Conklin and Frank Scanlan, who
saw the person with whom DR.. Cronin drove
away on the night of May 4, were given q
look at Kelly. Both failed to identity him
as the driver Of the celebrated white horse.
Scanlan declared himself positive that
Kelly was not the man. The question of
whether Kelly might not be the mysterious
"Simonds," the man supposed to have pur-
chased the furniture for the Carlson cottage,
was then takcn up and Is pending.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
REPUBLICAN ExTRAvAoANoE.

A Scheme by Which the G.. o. P. Will
Have an Extra $12,OOO,ooO to Spend
WASHINGTON. Feb 19.-It was proposed
by the democrats of the ways and means
committee in the Fiftieth congress, that
the sinking fund law should be suspended
in order that taxation might be reduced by
the S4O, ,OOO,0 900 demanded each year by its
requirements. 1t remained for the republ-
cans Of the ways and means committee in
the present congress to propose a
suspension of the sinking fund
law in order to give the
majority $4,000, 900 more to spend. The
only real revenue reduction if any is made)
will be the S28 900, 900 caused by the tobacco
tax repealed. for the % per cent. horizontal
cut in the sugar duties proposed is expected
to increase rather than decrease the rev.
enue. This will leave $4,000, 900 out of the
sinking funds $40, ,000, 900 to spend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
vireinia's Cavalry Regiment.

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 19.-The officers of
the only six equipped cavalry companies in
the state met here to-day, and, under the
recent authority Of the legislature, organ
lied the First regiment of Virginia cav
airy. The general staff officers of the state
presided, and the following officers Of the
new regiment were elected: Thomas R.
Marshall, colonel; j. V. Bidgood, lieutenant
colonel; Percy Hawes, major.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
IowA's DEADLOCK BROKEN.
A Democrat Elected Speaker anc
Enters on His Duties.

a OeInOcr2C EleCteQ speaker and
Enters on His Duties.
DIES MONIES, IA, Feb. 19.-When the
announcement was made to-day that the
democrats had accepted a proposition made
by the republicans, the House chamber was
a scene of great activity. Up to date in a
five weeks and three days session ninety-one
ballots have been taken on temporary clerk,
and 1856 on speaker. The House was called
to order again at o'clock, and on motion
of Mr.. Walden an adjournment was taken
until 1880 o'clock. The republicans went
into caucus at once to nominate persons to
fill vacancies on the ticket and determine
what committees they would have.
A SPEAKER ELECTED.
At the evening session of the House, at
the 18th roll-call, Mr.. Hamilton (democrat)
was unanimously elected speaker. Messrs.
Chuttey of Mills and Johnson of DUBUQUE,
the members who were in the deadlock of
1874, were appointed a committee to
escort the permanent speaker to the chair.
The oath of office was administered by
Hotchkiss, and after a few remarks, Mr..
Hamilton assumed the duties of the office.
The remainder of the officers were then
chosen. The rules of the Twenty-second
general assembly were adopted until rules
can be reported on. A resolution calling for
a joint session tomorrow to canvass the
vote for governor and lieutenant governor
was adopted. The House then adjourned
till 1880 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
JOSEPH GILLIs BIGGAR DEAD.
Heart Disease Caused the Sudden
Ending of His Life.

EnOlnB OF 6lB Lie.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-Joseph Gillis Biggar,
a well-known home ruler, and member of
the House OF Commons for the vest division
of county Cavan, died to-day at Clapham,
a suburb of London. He was 62 years old.
Mr.. Blggar's death was caused by heart
disease He was present in the House OF
Commons last evening, and was one of the
telers in the division on Mr.. ParnelPs
amendment to the address in reply to the
queens speech, asking for the repeal Of the
coercion act.
The Parnellite party proposes to give a
great public funeral In Dublin to the late
Mr.. Biggar, and are in communication with
his family on the subject.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
blamed the Hatfield Gane.

PrKEvnLE, KY, Feb. 19.-Ellison
Mounts was hanged here yesterday for par
ticipating in the murder of Miss Alafair
Mccoy aud her brother. He was cool to the
last, and, as the black cap was pulled over
his face, declared thai tine Hatfield outlaw
gang forced him to engage in the murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Harrison Goes to Pennsylvania.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-The President
accompanied by Representatives Bayne and
Dalzell, Prof Langley, and Andrew Car
negie, left here at noon to-day for Pitts
burg, over the Baltimore and Ohio, 20 at
tend the opening Of the free library at
Allegheny City tomorrow,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Stores Burned Out.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 19.--Fire broke out
this morning in Levy g. Wolfson's crockery
store aud four stores Of the Touro block on
Canal street were burned out. They were
occupied as follows: T. Werlin, pianos:
Leopold Levy. carpets; Theodore Lilienthal,
photographer; Larouss e. Bros., hats;. The
surad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
A SPEAKER ELECTED.
LYNCRERs AFTER A RAvIsHHE
At Last Accounts His Death Seemed.
Certainty.


a Certainty.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Feb. Icy Yesterday
afternoon Jake Staples, negro, who has
been working for a farmer named Rufe
Lewis, near Heiskells station, twelve miles
from this city, took advantage Of her hus-
bands absence, and attacked Mrs. Lewis in
a criminal manner. After desperate
struggle, the fiend accomplished his pur-
pose. Staples fled. but was pursued by
infuriated men and women. He was cap
tured, and is now tied securely in the depot
in Heiskells. Dozens Of armed men are
fiocking in, and although an effort will be
made to bring the prisoner here, it is
thought he will be lynched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
A SETTLEMENT MADE.
WORLDS FAIR FIGHTS.
The New York Legislature Passes the
Compromise Bill.

Compromise Bill.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 19.-The worlds
fair conference report was adopted in the
assembly this morning by a vote of 119 to
1, Mr.. King of New York voting in the
negative.
The Senate this afternoon agreed to the
conference report. The bill now goes to
the governor, who has announced that he
will sign it.
MANY SPEECHES TO BE MADE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I9.-So many men,
bers desire to participate in the speech
making upon the worlds fair that it has
been found necessary to make provision for
a night session tomorrow in order that all
who wish to speak may have an opportu-
nifty to do so. The opening speeches
will generally consume about twenty
minutes and about five min
utes each will be allotted to
tn other speakers. After each city has
consumed the hour allowed a Thursday
recess will be taken until night to give those
who have not had an opportunity to speak
a chance TO do so. On the following day,
Friday, each city will have half an hour to
close up its case, the order of speaking to be
the same as on the previous day The list
of speakers is growing to be very formid-
able. New York alone this afternoon had
a dozen ON the list.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
A Good Woman Dead.

,ALBANY, GA, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Belle
wife Of w. E. Mitchell, and
daughter of Col. Nelson Tiff, died at her
in this city this afternoon at 5
o'clock, after a lingering illness. Mrs.
Mitchell was loved by all who knew her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
woburn's LABOR war Ended.

WoBURN, MASS, Feb 19.-The labor
trouble has been settled without a lockout.
A compromise has been made between
Beggs & Cobb and their blockers and set
ters and the works will start tomorrow.
This agreement will hold good for ten
months. The blockers and settlers made
concessions for the sake of the other en-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
England's Land Purchase Bill.

LONDON, Feb. 19-The new land pur-
chase bill will not be limited to $l00,000,-
900. 1t will provide for combining the
landed estate court and land commission
into a single great tribunal for the settle
ment of all land disputes, and will simplify
and cheaper the transfer OF land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
a TOBACCO FACTORY SEIZED.
The Proprietors Sold Overweight
Packages But Have Settled Up.

The Proprietors Sold Overweight
Packages But Have Settled Up.
WHEELING, w. VA. Feb. s19.-Commis-
sioner of Internal Revenue John w. Mason,
arrived from Washington this morning,
and Immediately proceeded to the Big Mail
Pouch tobacco factory OF Block Bros,
which was taken charge of yesterday by
revenue officials, the proprietors being
charged with swindling the government out
of something near S50,000 by selling over
weight packages. Shortly after, the attor-
neys for Block Bros, @. W. Atkinson and
w. P. Hubbark, appeared, and negotiated
for a settlement of the difficulty. A con-
ference was held between them aud the
commissioner, Collector White, Of this dis
trict
SETTLEMENT MADE.
Commissioner Mason stated to an Asso-
clated Press reporter that the firm had sat-
lstied the governments claim, that the
deputy marshals in charge of the factory
would be Immediately withdrawn, and
business allowed to be resumed by the pro-
prietors in their own name. Neither the
commissioner or Collector White would
state the terms of the settlement, but it is
understood that the Blocks made entire
restitution to the government. Their claim
was that the overweight complained of was
due to careless weighing by their employes
and iuaccuracy Of the scales. The criminal
charge will he answered at the June term
Of court, and will probably result in the
quashing of the indictment. The factory
has resumed operations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Duty on Oranges.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--Among the
petitions presented and referred in the
Senate to-day, was one from citizens Of
Connecticut interested in the cultivation of
oranges in Florida, asking a duty. of 81 per
box on imported oranges.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
LIQUOR Sellers Pardoned.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The President
has granted a pardon in the case of Angus
Brabham and Beuregard Braham, con-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Inspection Of FRESH Meats.

RICHMOND, Feb. 19.-The bill providing
for the inspection Of fresh meats slaughtered
over 100 miles from the state, has been ap-
proved by the governor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
TRACY AT HIS DESK.
He is Seeking q Furnished House, and
Will Rent His Old One.

VIII Rent His Old One.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-Secretary Tracy
has settled down to regular work at the
navy department from 10 to 5 o'clock every
day. He has had Mrs. Wilmerding re-
moved with her daughter to the Arno,
where the ey will all remain until Secretary
Tracy finds furnished house, for which
he is now looking. He would not live in his
old house again, nor does he want any one
else to live in it. He does not propose to
sell it, but to lease it for a long term of
years to some club. 1t is thought that the
United Service Club, made up Of army and
navy officers, may lease the property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
MKINLEY OFF FOR A REST.
-ne Grip and Swarm of Politiciant
Make His Life a Burden.

hO LIE A1llo u buTO0h.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - Chairman
mckinley went down to Fortess Monroe this
morning In very weak condition. He
mas mad a very hard time here between the
s sriP and the office-seekers, subsdy-seekers,
,a r.1lu nigh tariff-seekers, who besieged his
oIo +Go,n. de saw that he had very little
onauce o,raIC OF prompt recovery unless he went
10y, and 50 he started for Fortress Monroe
ai +arner against the advice of his physi-
ali li,i. rii ne hopes, however, to be back again
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
SHORT $4,000.
An a gent of the Corbin Banking Com
n,1rr,. LII AGissir,c-

pany Turns Up Missing.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia special to the Times
from Natchez, Miss. says: "Four weeks ago
R. E. H. Smith, who represented the Corbin
Banking Company of New York city, and
who had opened large plantation store at
Elmey, La, disappeared. An investigation
of his affairs, which closed last night, shows
a deficit of SAC, 900. The Corbin company's
attorney, who has been here, has left for
New York;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
ecores Perieh in a Collierz,

PARIS, Feb. 19.-An explosion occurred
in colliery near Decise, department of
Nievre, last night. 1t is not known how
many lives were lost, but already thirty
four bodies were recovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Ponsonby Estate Tenants,

DUBLIN, Feb. 19.-One hundred and
twenty tenants on the Ponsonby estate in
Ireland will be summoned tomorrow to
surrender possession Of their holdings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
the Senate on Indian Commissioner Nor
MIGHT FURNISH A REPORT.

the Senate on Indian Commissioner Nor
gan's nomination.
MIGHT FURNISH A REPORT.
Another senator expressed the opinion
that the Senate ought either to secure ab-
solute secrecy through its members and
employees, or else arrange to furnish state
ment Of the business transacted for publica-
ton. Under the present condition Of things
injustice is often done TO a senator by the
publication of O false report respecting his
action in the Senate, and he is compelled to
suffer under it, being precluded from asking
or making a correction.
The senate adjournedwithout taking any
action.
A sentiment is growing among tho men,
bers in favor of the position taken by Sena-
tors Teller and Platt that nominations
should be considered in legislative session,
or if that cannot be done, of making public
at once the action of the Senate thereon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
France's Bourse Denressed.

PARIS, Feb. 19-The bourse is depressed
in consequence Of a rumor that NJ Rouv-
ier, finance minister, proposes to issue a
new loan of 1890, ,000, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Increases Its Capital Stock.

TRENTON, N. j.. Feb. 19.-Tbe American
Cotton Seed Oil Company filed articles to-
day increasing its capital stock from S2O,-
100000 to $50 100000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
A Ballot Reform Bill Passed.

ALBANY, n. Y. Feb. 19.--The Senate this
afternoon passed the Saxton ballot reform
bill ~ vote Of 10 to O.
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Conqresgman Kelley's successor.


ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. ia special to
the Pioneer Press from bismarck, N. u,
savs. seine state Senate to-day by vote
of 2i to 5 adopted tho Australian election
systcinn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
Bowers Nominated at Last.

=. y AsHINGToN, Feb. 19.-The President
,sesny se,uay nominated William f. Bowers to be
,stl. Sgpei sasoF Of the census for the Second
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-20
BOND PURCHASES.
Sellers Unload $1,3oe,ooo in Is on the
GOVernmant.

WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-The bond offer
ings to-day aggregated 81, Al, 900. ALI were
accepted at 124 for As and l045s for AS. OF
this amount 81, SOC, 900 were IS. All the As
were surrendered by national bank deposi-
tories The period within which the depart
ment will purchase As at 124 in liquidation
of public deposits will expire tomorrow.
This explains, in part, the recent heavy Of
ferings at that rate.
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A Dutch Court Building Burned.
HAGUE, Feb. 19.-The law courts building
at Alkamaar, Holland, has been destroyed
by fire,