The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
CHIPLEY STILL BEHIND CALL.
THE EX-SENATOR GETS 33 VOTES
AND THE COLONEL %.

Crumpton-The senator Explains
why He Gave Mr.. CrumptOn $50
and Ordered Him a Case of Whis-
ky-Mr. CrumptOn Declares Him
self the worst Lobbied Man
in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee. Fla. MAY 3.-The joint ses-
sion held to-day was by far the most e@-
citing vet on record, and this was due TO
sensational charges of attempted bribery
brought against certain gentlemen here by
Mr.. Crumpton
These charges were partially ventilated
before a special committee of five Satur-
day night. and at o'clock this MORNING
the same committee again convened at the
armory. but failing to secure a quorum no
business was transacted.
Before the roll was called Senator Bailey
rose TO a question of personal privilege.
Mr. Crumpton, pallid and determined
stood erect in his place and the impulsive
senator from jefferson county began what
proved to be a long and rambling explain
alton. not only Of his connection with MI
Crumpton but of his general relations TO
the public and the state convicts, OF which
he has been for many years the lessee.
AIr Bailey's speech resolved itself into an
exclamation of how he came TO loan Mr..
Crumpton $50 and order him case OF
whisky. TO be paid for later
Mr.. Bailey is Mr.. Rspey's manager IN
this campaign and the charges hinted that
his advances to Mr.. Champion had been
made with the intention of influencing ms
vote. All this was denied with extra
ordinary earnestness by Mr.. Bailey, who
was several times interrupted by Mr..
Crimpton. who was called down by
Speaker Perrenot.
The assistant sergeant-at-arms MADE u
his business to stand between Messrs.
Bailey and Crumpton, while this extra
ordinary scene was IN progress and the
fact that the former casually drew MS
pistol In the course of his remarks alarm
ed some who did not understand that the
act was intended as an Illustration rather
than threat
A letter written by Mr.. Crumpton 10
Senator Darby of the investigating COM
mittee was read. admitting that his tesu-
mony was liable to a false construction
and that he did not understand Mr.. Bah-
ey's talk with him to convey any intima-
ton of improper motives.
Mr.. Crumpton, in replying. described
himself as the worst lobbied man IN
Tallahassee. and declared that he had
money to pay all he owed.
The hall was deusely crowded during
this sensational scene and conslderaple
excitement was caused by outcries OF dis
oT1erlv nersons near the door.
Mr. Wau of Putnam offered a resolution
20 he effect that all persons except mem
bers attaches and correspondents. he ex-
ci,,ded hereafter from the joint session,
S,,biob r.as onnosed bv Senator Adams and
eraIIy tabled
On motion of Senator Newton Bitch,
~ sassion nroceeded to ballot, with the
folloyging result:
Can
CbiDlev .25
Panev ~
TIocler 3
Mckay ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. /
There were a number of pairs and sew
oral ahsentees.
Mr. CbiDlev was present for the first
time and announced that he was paired
v,ltb senator Henley.
The heavy increase in Raney's vote is
not generally looked upon as Indicative of
Strength but as an intention Of certain
contestants to keen him in the race until
tbeIr MAS are finally matured. 1t is be-
lte,-ed mai the senatorial contest will be
snded MS vveat
potb bo,,ses managed To get through
with considerable routine business, in
enite ~ tho zenarorial contest.
The railroad commission bill was signed
nv he nresidant IN the senate and the
sneaker If the House. and the governor
announced the signature of the bills abol-
fishing the criminal court Of Putnam coun-
" and prohibiting the landing of sick In
the ports.of the state
The following are among the bills intro
duced in the House.
A long petition was spread on the Jour
nal from the ladies of Daytona. asking
that nunicipal suffrage be extended TO
the women of the city when a majority OF
the electors shall so decide.
BY Mr.. McCrearv. TO enable foreign cor
porqtions to do business in the state.
BY Mr.. Young. amending the act incor-
porating the city of West TAMPA; also
one for the Improvement of the public
roads and bridges in Hillsborough county.
BY Mr.. Christie. amending the law rela-
tive to rape. Also one to prohibit the at
tendance of white and colored children at