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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
COTTON SEED OIL LARD.
REPORT OF THE MINORITY OF THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE,

The Bill Reported to Congress De-
clared Rap at the Southern Farmer.
The ingredients in Compound Lard
More Healthy Than Those in the
Western Hog Product.
WASHINGTON, April S.-Repres santative es
McClammie and Morgan have united in a
minority report in opposition to the COM
pound lard bill reported by the House COM
mittee on agriculture. They argue that as
lard is now sold almost entirely in small tin
pals it must be apparent that the effect and
object Of the law is to forever destroy the sale
of the lard compound. The severity and
variety of the penalties of the bill are un-
usual and out Of proportion TO the offenses.
The report defends the compound as COM
posed of three agricultural products-lard
fat, and cottonseed eil-not at all dele
terious 20 health, but nutritious and whole
some, Therefore, there is no need for legis-
lation on that score.
NOT FALSELY LABELED.
As to the contention that the public has
been deceived by false labels, the minority
declare that manufacturers have volunta-
rily agreed to brand their goods "Com-
pound Lard, and ara living up to their
agreement, and 1t has been admitted before
the COMMITTEES that the manufacturers
faithfully and correctly brand their
goods. Therefore, the minority do not feel
that there is any possible justification for
the proposed legislation. The bill creates
an invidious discrimination against part of
an industry at the demand of other branches
of the same trade, which are conducted in
manner more Objectionable and more OBJ
noxious TO the public.
HOG LARD'S HORRIBLE INGREDIENTS.
1t was conclusively shown, tbe minority
says, that the so-called ''pure lard" which
the bill aims to protect is often made from
hogs which are diseased or in state unfit
for slaughter, and that, as a rule, it is
made from filthy and Objectionable
portions of the hog which no one would be
willing to eat with knowledge of the fact.
The testimony, the minority say, shows
that it is of itself al aduteration of most
vicious character. Regulations should be-
gin at the first step aid not at
the last, and if the friends of
the measure are really solicitous
for the public welfare, and are anxious that
the consumer should know what he is eat
ing they ought cordially to support the
measure (the McClammy bill which would
cover the manufacture from beginning to
end. IL tie bill reported should benefit the
farmers Of the country, as claimed, say the
minority, it would benefit the farmers of
the west at the expense of the farmers of
the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS.
A Favorable Report to be Made on tn
Henderson Bill.

a Favorable Report to be Made on the
Henderson Bill.
WASHINGTON, April S.--The House ju-
dietary committee has ordered a favorable
report to be made upon Mr.. Henderson's
bill to amend the internal revenue laws.
The bill removes the minimum penalties
provided by law for the punishment of
offenders against the revenue laws, limits
the issue of warrants upol infor-
nation to those sworn to by collectors,
deputies or revenue officers, and to these
made upon sworn complaint and personal
knowledge, and prohibits the payment of
fees unless the prosecution Is approved by
the United States attorney or conviction
results, provides for the return upon war
rants before the nearest judicial officer,
authorizes circuit courts TO appoint COM
missioners to act upon warrants aud admit
persons to bail, and finally empowers the
commissioner of internal revenue to com
promise civil or criminal cases or reduce
and remit fines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
CoGLAN's ACQUIrTAL.
The Findings of the Court Martial
Approved.


Approved.
WASHINGTON, April S.-The Secretary of
the Navy has approved the record of the
Proceedings and findings in the case of
Commander Joseph B. Coglan, recently
Tried by court-martial at San Francisco on
cnarges of conduct unbecoming an officer
ana gentleman, and of conduct to the pref
udlce of good order and discipline.
hS otfense consisted of writing and causing
70 De publiched in California newspaper
an article condemning and abusing in un-
measured terms The present administration
OF naval affairs. When araigned he
pleaded not guilty, and the editor of the
paper In which the article was published
refused to appear before the court, so that
~ was found impossible to sustain the
cnarge, and the court found n verdict Of
not not guilty. The approval of the finding by
tne navy department. disposes of the
ease SO far as the present charges
are concerned. The result Of
t snls case has determined the naval authori-
yes SIes TO make strong effort to secure legis-
,aelon conferring upon the naval courts
la tlai the same power to compel the
attendance of civilian witnesses as is now
vested In army courts-martial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
PHELAN SEEKS A DUEL.
AN EDITOR OF KNOXVILLE TIE
MAN HE WANTS TO KILL.

He Makes Public Message Which Ee
Hoped Would Provoke a Challenge.
A Letter to a Memphis Paper the
Immediate Cause of the Trouble
How it VIII End Still Uncertain.
WASHINGTON, April S.-A report gained
wide circulation tonight that it was prob
able that a duel would be fought between
Congressman Phelan Of Memphis, Tenn,
and John NJ. Fleming, editor Of the Knox
vile Tenn.l Sentinel. 1t was said that Mr..
Phelan had sent telegram TO Editor Flem-
ing which would probably induce the latter
to issue a challenge.
A CALL ON THE CONGRESSMAN
An Associated Press reporter called on
Mr.. Phelan tonight, and during his pres
ence at Mr.. Phelan's house, Mr.. Phelan was
notified by wire from Memphis that Mr..
Fleming had written an editorial reply to
his dispatch. IL was also stated that Mr..
Fleming had admitted that he had not pub
lished the dispatch in full Mr.. Phelan
said that as part of his message had been
printed he would supply verbatim copy
of it. He, however, refused TO make any
statement whatever or to discuss the matter
at all.
Following is a copy of the message:
WASHINGTON, d. O., April G, 1890.
John III. Fleming, Knorvilie, Tenn.
When wrote from Aiken had not seen your
letter to the Memphis Commercial. You are a
liar, coward and a scoundrel. / will await
your message here, and come TO Knoxville to
arrange preliminaries. JAMES PHEIAN.
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Mr.. Phelan's dispatch to Mr.. Fleming
was based on a letter of the latter to the
Memphis Commercial, an independent
paper of that place.
A Tennessean who is conversant with
the facts says that in replying t. some
criticisms of Col. Fleming on Mr. Phelan's
school history, Mr.. Phelan had said that Mr.
Fleming had asked for an advance copy of
another book he had written on Tennessee,
and that the criticisms were due to pique
because he had not been given an advance
copy. This Mr.. Fleming denied, and Mr..
Phelen wrote an apology TO Mr.. Fleming's
paper, the Knoxville Sentinel.
ANOTHER APOLOGY.
Previous to this Mr.. Pnelan had made the
same charge in his letter to the Memphis
Commercial. Mr.. Phelan also wrote an
apology 20 this paper. Mr.. Fleming replied
in a letter to the Commercial refusing to
accept the apology, which the editor of the
paper had pronounced ample, and in a
sneering tone Mr.. Fleming intimated that
Mr.. PheIan had practiced deception from
the first. This letter MIR. Fhelan did not
see for some days, until bis return from
Aiken, S. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
ONLY A BLIND.
A CONGRESS MANS SORROW.
Representative Cowles' Son Killed by
an Accidental Shot.

Representative CowleS' Son Killed by
an Accidental Shot.
WASHINGTON. April S.--There was a
most pathetic scene in the statuary hall thi S
afternoon, when Senators Vance, and Ran
som, who had called him out of the House for
that purpose, broke the news of his sons
sudden death by accidental shooting this
morning to Representative Cowles of North
Carolina. Mr.. Cowles hal no intimation
that anything was the m liter with his son,
the news having been telegraphed to Sena-
tors Vance and Ransom with the request
that they break it to him. Taking him into
a quiet corner in statuary hall they told him
as well as they could. 1t almost stunned
him for q moment, and when
he recovered he cried like child, his weep
ing being almost audible at the main room
Of the House of Representatives and touch
ing every one who heard it. The two sena-
tors did not know how 20 confront the poor
man and could only get him out of public
view as quickly as possible by taking him
down town to prepare foi iIis journey to
lis sons funeral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
A CHURCH SENSATION.
Music Said TO Have Been Used as an
Offset to Fine Preaching.

Ohp0b w 7 inS EICGCul4E.
NORFOLK, VA, April s. = The choir
master of the CRANKY Street Methodist
Episcopal Church Of this city. one of the
largest and wealthiest churches of the
south, arranged an elaborate musical pro-
gramme Tor last Sundays Easter services.
In addition to the regular choir
instruments, comprising violins, violas.
flutes, French horn and
cornet, in all eleven pieces, were introduced
in the musical exercises This elaborate
musical programme was made the basis of
a special dispatch to Baltimore and New
York newspapers Sunday morning, which
were republished here by the local news
papers.
HIGHLY COLoRED.
In these dispatches, it was stated that
rivalry existed bet the CRANKY street
church, Rev. DIR. w. " Tudor, pastor, and
the Cumberland street M. e. church, of
which Rev. w. g. Starr is pastor. Both of
these gentlemen are ministers of great pop
ularity and conspicuous elo-
quence. 1t was also stated in
substance that DIR. Tudor, finding that his
congregation was falling Off because of DIR.
Starts brilliant sermons, had instructed his
choir-master to make his music more attrac-
tive. and that this was the occasion Of the
elaborate musical programme for Easter
Sunday.
CREATED A SENSATION.
The publication here of this church gossip
has created sensation and aroused great
Indignation among the members Of ths
CRANKY Street church, who are devoted
to their pastor. Both DR.. Tudor
and DIR. Starr deprecate thu sug-
gestion of any feeling of rivalry be-
tween themselves or their churches.
Tho officinI hoard ofsstha Granhv etraat
the story, assuming the responsibility for the
extra music and stating that the music ON
the occasion referred to was nothing Of an
unusual order, but jus5 such as had been
arranged for similar former occasions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
SILVER LNGLsL ALTON.
Thirteen Republican Senators p
pairing a Bill.

Thirteen Republican Senators Pre-
pairing a Bill.
WASHINGTON, April S.-Pursuant TO the
opinion expressed at the conference of the
republican senators Saturday night, COM
mittee Of thirteen republican senator's met
to-day and entered upon the work OF pre-
pairing a silver bill that, If possible, shall
command the support OF majority in the
Senate. The bill which was reported by
MIR. Jones from the finance committee as a
substitute for the Window bill as originally
introduced had practically the unanimous
One Of The most prominent representative Of
those senator's known as the silver men
stated that the bill would receive their
support as the best measure they could OBJ
tain at this session Of congress.
NOW THEY WANT MORE.
But since then there has been disposi-
tion to insist upon more than s4,510, 600
monthly coinage. They intend 20 insist
upon measure which shall deal with silver
with the utmost liberality Consistent with
an absolute certainty Of its enactment
into law. The committee of
thirteen is charged with the
duty of reconciling this demand
with the views Of those members Of the
majority who do not favor free coinage at
this time At to-day's meeting no visible
progress was made, the time beng largely
spent In cjmparison OF the provisions of
the general measures on the silver question
now pending before congress-.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
IowA's NEW BALLOT BILL.
The House Votes in Favor of the Aus
tralian System.

The House Votes in Favor of the Aus
tralian System.
DEs MONIES, IA, April 8.-The House
spent this morning considering the remain
ing sections of the Australian ballot bill,
and passed the measure by vote Of SO to 8.
The bill as passed provides that all ballots
shall be printed at the public expense.
Nominations are to be certified to by the
officers of the conventions or committee
men, and vacancies occurring from any
cause before the elections are TO be filed
in the same manner. Printed ballots
shall contain the names of all candidates
for the position, and also space for other
names, il any are desired to be voted for.
At each polling place full Instructions for
voting must be posted. The method of
preparation Of the ballot is the same as used
in Montana and Massachusetts,.
MARYLAND TO TRY IT.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd. April S-Gov.
jackson tonight signed the Australian bal
lot bill. The new law will bs operative in
Baltimore city and many Of the counties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
France to ATTACK pahomev.

PARIS. April 8.--The Temps says that
Immediately upon reassembling of the
Chamber of Deputies that body will con-
slider the Dahomian questio1. In the mean
time Admiral Krantz will arrange a naval
expedition for action against the Dahomi-
ans. IL parliament gives its sanction a
military expedition will also oe dispatched
to Dahomey strong enough toipflict decis-
i've and crushing defeat upon the kings
fQrnae
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
KILLED BY A DERRICR.
Four Men Lose Their Lives While a.
Work on Railroad

LOUISVILLE, April 8.--Near West Point,
a few miles out on the Chesapeake, Ohio
and Southwestern road. to-day derrick in
use in repairing trestle fell and killed four
men. The rope which held the derrick in
place broke while large beam
was being lifted into placs, and the derrick
came down, carrying over its supporting
beams and, sweeping the men from til )
trestle, they were precipitated 125 feet into
a gulch below. Foreman Howard and
several others were badly injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Southern Matters in the Senate.

WASHINGTON. April S.-Among the bills
introduced in the Senate to-day were the
following;
By Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING Tennessee a
customs collection district, with Nashville
as port of entry and Memphis and Chat
tanooga as SUPPORTS of entry.
By Mr.. Butler-Directing the construc-
tlon of dry dock at Port Royal, s.. c., and
appropriating $500, 900 therefor. The total
cost of the dock is limited 70 $3.50. 600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
NOW THEY WANT MORE.
A oharra Of crookeanass.

ST. LOUIS, April S.--Alderman Thomp-
son OF the city council Of Little Rock, Ark,
created great sensation last night. by stat
ing that he had reliable information that all
the city officers were crooked, aud moved
that committee be appointed to give them
a thorough investigation. The motion was
carried unanimously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Railroad SCOOPS.

the Times from Rome, Ga, saws that the
Rome and Decatur railroad has been pur-
chased by the East Tennessee system. The
road will pc extended to Memphis. Re-
ceiver Dorsey will turn over the road to the
purchasers about May l.
1t is iumored that the East Tennessee sys.
tenn has also bought the Cincinnati, Selma
and Mobile railroad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Helped By the lAnti-Bucketshop wa,

tor vino is always on hand in the corn pits
says that his business has been greatly
benefited by the war on the bucketshops.
His orders used to amount to about 40, 700
bushels a day, but they now run as high as
600, 600 bushels. II see men in the pit.n he
says, "who have not been here for years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
French nditora Punished.

PARIS, April s.-Two writers of the
E0diite have been sentenced to Is aud
moaths' Imprisonment respectively, and the
manager to 3 moaths imprisonment, for
threatening M. Ccnstans, minister of the in
terror. In addition to the terms of impris-
onmelt heavy fines were imposed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
puels in aermany,s Army.

BERLIN, April Sit is stated that EN-
peror William will appoint a court of
honor to deal with quarrels between officers
in the army. The emperor will only permit
q duel to be fought for blow, or an insult
to lady relative or friend, when the Of
fender refuses to apologize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
BIDS for New War ehips.

WASHINGTON, April advertisements
were issued to-day from the navy depart
meEt for bids for the construction of one
armored cruiser OF about S,l00 tons, one
protected cruiser ct about $500 tons, and
one steel practice vessel of about 800 tens,
The bids for these vessels will be opened
Tuesday. June 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Swiss workmen In Session.

BERNE, April S.-A meeting of represen-
tative workmen was held at Often to-day,
247 delegates representing 10000 workmen
in various trades aud callings being present
Resolutions were adopted favoring the for
NATION Of trades unions and sick and acci-
dent insurance funds. and calling for
amendments to the factory laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
A Boy Murderer Hanged.

LONDON, April S.-The appeals made in
behalf of Richard Davies, an 16-year old
boy who. with his brother George, 16 years
old, was sentenced to death for the murder
Of his father at Crewe. were unavailing,
and to-day the prisoner was hanged. The
younger brother, as announced last week,
was granted reprieve by the home secre-
tarv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Clayton,s Assassination

", W,AsHINGToN, April S.-TEe House COM
nl ln!1tee on elections to-day appointed sub
SCouifnlttee CnItee consisting of Mess. Lacy,
ES1ooper, Berger, Cultivate and Wilson of
uulssourl TO visit Arkansas and collect testi-
~ Hony relative to the contested election case
3i Clayton vs.. Breckinridge IN the Second
SGlIstrlct, and the alleged assassination of
layton. The subcommittee expects to
cave Tor Arkansas in about two weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
E9vnt,s Evacuation.

PARIS, April S.--The Stede urges the
government to hasten the renewal of its
demand for the evacuation Of Egypt by the
British. France, the paper says, has never
assented to the presencs Of the British on
the Nile any more than she has assented to
the presence of the Germans in Alsace-
LORRAINE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
GERMANY's EMPEROR.
A Dinner in His Honor Given by Count
Herbert Bismarck.

BERLIN, April S.-This evening the en-
peror attended dinner given in his honor
by Count Herbert Bismarck. Among those
present were Gen. Won Caprivi, Baron
Bieberstein. and twelve ministers and
generals.
The Freisinnige Zeitung confirms the
Vienna report that Emperor William has
decided TO create several ministers for the
whole empire, to be responsible both to the
crown and to the Bundesrath
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
MARYLAND TO TRY IT.
stearns' Wounds Fetal.

CHICAGO, April S.-Marcus G. Stearns,
who on Saturday last, in fit Of mental de-
preston, caused by illness. fired four bullets
into his body, died to-day. He helped or
ganize the board of trade in lS4S. He leaves
property. chiefly real estate, valued at
S3 600 009
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Prison Birds ON tha Winr.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, April 8.--Nins-
teen prisoners escaped from the county Jail
here early yesterday morning. While the
jailer was making his rounds he was seized,
bound and gagged by four of the pris oners,
who liberated the remainder by unlocking
their cells. A posse is in pursuit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Claims For Captured Property.

WASHINGTON, Auril S.-Mr. Stone of
Kentucky introduced in the House to-day a
bill extending for two years the tina
within which claims eau be prosecuted
uader the captured aud abandoned property
act and also removing the 1865 limit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
consul Knappe Retired.

BERLIN. April s.--Dr Knappe, lately
German consul at Samoa, has been placed
upon the retired list owing TO his conduct
at the time of the disorders at that place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Duke Of Orleans to be Pardoned.

PARIS, April 6.-A decree pardoning the
Duke Of Orleans has been prepared ana will
be issued tomorrow.
A meeting OF the cabinet was held at the
palace OF the Elysee to-day. The subject
under discussion was the release of the Duke
Of Orleans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
A HEAvY BLOW In THE WEST.

WASHINGTON, April S.-Reports are
coming In from many points in Northern
Illinois and Ohio and Southern Michigan Of
heavy storms which visited those sections
late this afternoon and tonight. Among
the places suffering are Allegan, Battle
Creek, Charlotte and Kalamazoo, Mich,
and Oberlin, o. Much damage was done
to property and good many people were
snir1rad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
The Gar wan Again.

ST. PETERSBURG, April s.--The czar has
entirely recovered from his indisposition.
He will return to the imperial palace at
Gatschina April 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
Purchases OF BONDS.

" AsHINGToN, April s.-The bond offer
rs ss sosday aggregated $3.50. All were
'e9sed az lS2 for As and 1O3JS for AS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
RANDALL CAN'T RECOVER.
He May Survive Two More Relapse
Iut That VIII Be the Extent.

4AO AAGJ GQ- NlN0 WO u4OT0 Ik0ldp5G6t
Eut That VIII Be the Extent
WASHINGTON, April s. = Representa-
tive Samuel J. Randall is not dying
as reported, but he is on the down
grade and cannot get back to health. After
apparently improving for a time he has
just passed through another reladse such as
he is apt to have at almost any time now.
Now as before in similar periods Of depres-
sion he has had to be placed under the in
fuence of narcotics, and SO has been uncon-
scious for two days past. But he was said
TO be better by his family to-day, and they
express the old hope that he may recover
This is not shared by his
friends. They expect to see
him survive one or two more
of these relapses, each of which leaves him
weaker. and then they expect to see him
pass out quietly in the next one. Mean
while, Mr.. Randall is patient and cheerful,
reads newspapers and letters and dictates
replies to his clerk. He has never given up
the hope of being in the House again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
German strlkers Resume

BERLIN, April S.--Ar the striking coal
miners at Gelsenkirchen have resumed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
col. Lastar chanees Hls Quarters.

WASHINGTON, April S-Congressman
Lester has left the Riggs house and trans
ferred his quarters I'd Che Richmond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-09
HIS MIND CLoUDED.

WASHINGTON, April 8-While Hon.
Samuel J. Randalrs condition has been Sc
rious at all times for many months, he has
been worse during the last two or three
days and in critical state. His mind which
is usually clear and bright, has at all times
been clouded, and he has not seemed aware
Of what was going on. This was attended
by an alarming loss of vitality. Fears for
the worse were entertained while he was in
this condition, but this morning he began
to rally aud improved during the day. He
was said to be better at IL o'clock tonight.