The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-24
CALLS ROAD A HARD ONE
He FAILS TO MAKE ANY GAINS IN
TIE DAYS BALLoTING.

Another Charge Of Attempted Bribery
in Favor of the Senator-Ihs Man
Accused of Writing the Note Makes
an Indignant Denial-Other News of
the lorida Capital
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, April 23.-The pro-
ceedings of the two houses were without
special interest to-day. The vote for senator
in joint session wes scattered, in accordance
with the caucus agreement. The caucus
met at S o'clock tonight with ninety-seven
present. The balloting resulted:
Thirty-sixth ballot-Gaskins. /; Davis, 1;
blank, 2; Call, 81; Speer, 80: Bloxham, 2
Thirty-seventh ballot-Gaskins. l Call,
55; Speer, 80; Bloxham, /; blank, 3
Thirty-eighth ballot-Gaskins, l ; Call, 81;
Speer 80; Bloxham, l blank, g.
After the thirty eighth ballot Mr.. Mays
of jefferson read a note purporting to be
signed by J. r. Newland, sitting member
from Suwannee, whose seat is contested
The note was to J. L. Bryant. sergeant-at-
arms of the House, and offering him 500
for one vote from Jefferson County perma-
nently cast against Senator Call Mr..
Newland denied all knowledge of the
note. A committee OF five. consisting
of Messrs. Clark, Dougherty, Mann
of fernando, Bates and HaddocB, was app
pointed 10 investigate the matter. The
House will doubtless make a thorough in
vestigation also. Tue note was dat ed April
20 aud was written with pencil.
INDIAN WAR CLAIMS.
A joint resolution has passed both houses,
providing for the appointment of com
mittee Of seven to investigate the states
Indian war claims. claims against the state
on that account etc.
Hon. James T. Taliaferro of Jackson
vile, chairman state democratic committee
and Col. J. S. Leonard of Pensacola, chair
man Escambia county democratic commit
tee, are among the large crowd of visitors
to the capital city this week.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR.
The governor has made the following ap-
appointments:
S. NJ Hawkins to be auctioneer for Hills
| borough county.
Thomas NJ. Dobbin to be commissioner of
| deeds for Florida in and for Maryland.
F. NJ. Buck to be notary public for Lake
county.
LEGISLATION SUGGESTED.
Attorney General Lamar suggests TO the
| legislature that the anniversary of the
| birth of jefferson Davis be made a public
| holiday. He further says under the head
| Of legislation suggested:
/ LeRtblbIlOu ID n66l6u W COTTSCU NOV LQ6
/ growing, but the fully grown, evil of di-
vorces. Divorces are obtained now with as
| much dispatch as marriages are made.
Mr. Rye has introduced bill to prohibit
| loading, unloading and running local
freight trains on Sunday.
TALLAHAssEE's MUSICAL CLUB.
The Tallahassee Musical Club was or
| granted last night. The officers for the
| ensuing year are: Gen. David Lang presi-
dent, Mrs F. T. Myers vico president, c. j.
M. Shine treasurer, Louis Peck secretary,
| Prof. Won Weller director, and Miss Maude
Hartt pianist. The club will meet Tues
day nights.
Hon. Frank Clark of Polk was the recip-
| lent of handsome gold ring, presented by
| the Association of SheriffS, now in annual
| session here, as a mark of their appreciation
Of his services in framing and presenting a
| bill for them to the legislature of 1885,
Mrs. Curtis Marquise de Talleyrand, and
her son-in-law, Rupoh, are guests Of the
| Leon.
| ECONOMY DEMANDED.
The alliance of Gadsden county has passed
| resolutions asking for the strictest economy
by the legislature and demanding the ahol-
ishment of the state board of health and the
bureau Of immigration.
| The farmers of Gadsden and Green coun-
ties will hold grand union picnic at Cost
tons ferry, on the Ocklockonee, May 5,
when they will discuss the tobacco industry.
| House bills Introduced:
By MIR. Bates-To incorporate the town
| of in ha 81