Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-05
STORMY SCENE IN SENATE Dreyspring Bill Creates a Ripple
 of Excitement. THE AIR BLUE FOR A TIME Senator Hundey Branded Benedict Arnold
 by Senator Boykn THE SMlTH-DENNlS CONTEST REPORTED Senate Finally Disposed of the Jefferson Solicitorship and It Is Now in the
 Hands of the Governor
 House and Senate.
THE sMlTH-DENNls CONTEST REPORTED

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 4.-(Staff Cor respondence.) .)-Today the god of the sen- ate chamber frewned and the first cloud that has arisen on the horizon of that dignified body, threatened for a few mo- ments to give out a storm. Of course Senator Hundley's attitude and relation ship in the Alabama senate is known and fully appreciated by all who know any thing about the recent political contests in this state. He was one of the figures today in what promised to be very live ly scene, until the president and his gavel and his doorkeepers won the hour and peace reigned supreme
 Senator Boykin, that sturdy, brave young democrat of Russell, was the other participant.
 It all came about in this way. The Dreyspring bill which provides that no contracts shall be made in Alabama de- manding other than legal tender in final payment, came up from the committee with adverse report and an effort was made to defeat the will of the committee in this report. Senator Hundley made an appeal to the democrats of the senate to not "desert" him in his opposition to the measure, and in a sarcastic manner urged the democratic members to stand by him in advocating the principles of Mckinley. He stated that after all the populists are the only real silver advo- cates and the claims of the democrats to favoring free silver are not consistent with their cause. He openly charged that the democrats are not sincere in their advocacy of free silver and his re- marks were touched with bitterness.
 Senator Boykin, of Russell, next gained recognition of the chair and said:
 MT. President: I was nominated by democrats as free silver advocate. went on the stump and advocated free silver, and was elected. I supported and advocated the candidates and principles of the Chicago convention. I am here on the floor of this senate today, as believe, true to the principles that have advocated during the state and national campaigns. The people of the Twenty seventh senatorial district sent me here, knowing my views on the silver question; but they did not send me here driveling idot, nor did they send me here to desert the principles of the party. I am sure I am not, in taking the position that do, on the pending question:. Yes, we are admonished by the senator from Madi- son to stand by him and not desert him in this fight. Desertion! Desert who? De- sert which? Will some one be kind enough to advise? What principles, what party are we to stand by in stand ing by the senator from Madison? Will some kind friend advise us? I am sorry we are reminded of desertion am sorry we are ever reminded that such man as Benedict Arnold ever lived Arnold de- serted his country, and the senator from Madison deserted the democratic party.
 MT. Boykin, continuing, said: "The sen- ator from Madison annuonced to the world that he would help elect the red headed rooster from Jefferson! Behold the man! Behold the senator from Mad ison! I am sorry, sir, that we are re- minded that such a character as Benedict Arnold ever lived. The senator deserted his party in the following November election"
 Here Senator Hundley sprang to his feet and excitedly demanded to know if the senator from Russell meant to call him Benedict"
 Senator Boykin replied, Benedict Ar mold deserted his country; the senator from Madison deserted his party"
 Hundley demanded again to know whether the senator intended to repre- sent him as a Benedict, and the presi- dent called the senate to order. He used his gavel hard But Mr Hundley still cried out and his voice was heard above the tumult. The president called upon his doorkeepers to preserve order in the chamber. They proceeded to the spot where the senator from Madison stood and he finally declared that he could take his seat without assistance He did, and once more quiet and dignity prevailed. A question of Senator Boy kin's unparliamentary language was laid on the table, And thus ends the story.
 THE LEGISLATURE.
 Tn the Smith-Dennis contest case from Tallapoosa county the committee report ed unanimously in fovar of Smith, demo- crat, being seated on the floor of the house. On motion of Longshore, popu- list, the case was made a special order for tomorrow at Il o'clock. MT. Long, shore stated that the populists desire to make an investigation into the claims of Dennis.
 Nrr yUo11ar of tho r,,las com, ,,oittaa of- fered resolution providing that begin ming on Monday the house shall con- vene at 9:30 a. n., adjourn at D. m., re- convene at p. m. and adjourn at 53o for the purpose of keeping the calendar clean before recess. The resolution was adopt ed without opposition.
 Stansel's guarantee bond bill came up and was set as special order for to- day at Il o'clock, but when the time ar- rived MT. Stansel offered a substitute for the bill and further consideration of the measure went over to the second day after recess on motion of MT. Meadar and seconded by Mr. StanseL. MT. Mer- Till amended by having 200 copies of the substitute be printed and placed on the desks of the members.
 The senate amendments to the general appropriations bill were non-concurred in and committee of conference consisting of Waller, Smith and Meadar from the house was appointed.
 NEW BILLS.
 The following bills were introduced:
 By Shamblin-To authorize the people of Cherokee county to hold an election on the question of Issuing bonds to build free public bridge across the Coosa river.
 By Beesen CH.)-For the relief of James McClendon, of DeKalb county. The bill proposes to pay him s100.50 for services as county commissioner from 1857 to 1864.
 Do rpoI.pgk (J 1--Tr, tpc0r- porate the concIave of the White Shield. l
 By Altman. by request. (H)-To au- thorize the mayor and aldermen of Bir- wingham to license and tax. prohibit and