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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
Warren S. Reese, sr, Agitating
 an Election Investigation
FOR THE sTL. OF ALABAMA
Allen of Hs rsska Presents a Resolut on the Subject
 the Senate.

WAsHINotoH, Dec. 19.-The first steps in the direction of the investigation of the Alabama elections and tue contest of the seat in tue senate of MT. Morgan was taken today.
 For several days Col. W. $. Reese of Alabama, who claims 10 have been elected United States senator by the legislature of Alabama ,shas been in the city making ar- rangements for this contest He has Il cer. tiicate of election signed by state officials claiming to have been elected on the Kolb- ite ticket, Kob's name being first of those annexed to the certificate. Colonel Reese asserts that the state legislature of Alabama was elected by the democrats throush h frauds of the most glaring sort, and says that had there been an honest election there would have been populist legisla- ture and he would have been elected as senator to succeed Mir. Morgan.
 Colonel Reese has been agitating the sub ject of investigation of elections with view to showing up the alleged frauds which he asserts were committed, aud Tor that purpose he has been in conference with the popuist members Of the senate. As the outcome of that conference MT. Allen of Nebraska this morning introduced in the senate the following resolution:
 Resolved, That committee of five seua- tors, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party, shall, on adop- tion of this resolution, be appointed by the vlce- president, whose duty 1t shall be 10 make inquiry whether there is, and for the last two years and halt just passed has been, a republican form ot government in the state of Alabama; inquire into the manner of election of United States sena- tors and members of congress from said state, and whether there was any fraud, force, intimidation or other uniairness in the election in said state; inquire into the election of state senators and members of the legislature, in so far as their election might affect the election of United States senator, and into all other matters and things in any way pertaining to or affecting the political autonomy of said state and the status of its mem bersLip in the United States senate and congress of the United States, and the fairness of the election by which the selec- ton oi United States senators and mem- bers oi congress was brought about. Said committee may sit ny full or sub- commit tee, as it may elect, and in vacation or dur ing the session of congress, and at such times and places in said state or elsewhere as it may see proper, and shall have power to send for persons and papers, employ stenographer, swear and examine wit nesses, take and report all testimony and evidence, and shall make areport by bill or otherwise with all due and convenient speed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
AZ sIATITRE RIOT

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-A miniature riot broke out in the court of criminal correc- ton at noon today. William Wright, Il negro, had just been discharged on a charge of misdemeanor and was leaving the court room. Officers attempted to arrest him on another charge, when his friends, believing that he was a victim of police persecution, resisted and attem pted to re- lease the prisoner. A furious struggle en. sucd during which clubs were freely used and revolvers drawn. The combatapts surged backward and forward through the room, overturnIng desks and chairs, and it was necessary 10 ring for achievements from polics he .dquarters before the row was quelled. A prominent attorney nar- rowly escaped death from a pistol shot by Officer DeWarmide.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
AN INrERES TING LECfURE.

, Tomorrow night in the lecture room of the Birmingham Dental and Medical col lege Dr. J. A. B. Lovett, president of the Spring Lake college, Springville, will de- liver q lecture before the students of the tire dental and medical professions of this city ,on "A New Theory of World Making, or the Origin of Coal" It is proposed in this lecture to throw light on the first book of Genesis as we'll a great deal of an- cient history. This will no doubt be a most interesting lecture, and all who are interested in the different sciences are cor dislly invited 10 attend. No charge for aduiissi0n
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
OAKMAN DOTS.

OAKMAN, Dec. 1S.-[Special Correspond ence. line election for municipal officers for this place to serve through 1895 oc- cured yesterday. Three candidates for mayor were in the field, to wit:
 Col. c. M. Mastersop, T. N. Barnett and J. c. Mortis, resulting in the election of the first named. Considerable interest was manifested, but everything passed off very quetly.N
 The mines h-tke immediate country around us are all working on good time. eagerly looking forward to next Saturday, when the companies will settle up and sQuare of with them for the year 1894.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
WITH THE RAILROADS.

The sale of the Chattanooga Southern has been postponed for the third time. This time, they say, is the last, but there is a probability of it's being put off again. The date has been fixed for January 10, when if not postponed again, it will be put on the block and knocked down to the highest bidder. The Chattanooga Southern runs from Chattanooga to Gadsden, and since the time it was constructed has never paid expenses. There is scheme on foot to ex. tend il and connect with he East and West near Broken Arrow, which will also be ex- tended 10 Birmingham at an early date.
 1 he extension of this line, with the pro- posed E 4st and West built, will mean something 10 Birmingham.
 CHEAP RATES. One and one-third fare rates for the round trip have been announced by the Southern Passenger association for the following occasions:
 Annual convention of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fratersity, which meets at Wash ington Decent Der 26 19; congress of Amer ic D Phiologists, which me ti at Phladel- phia December 20; annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, Wayn es borough, Ga. January 13- 22, 1895; Central Alabama conference of tue Metho- dist Episcopal church at Anniston, Ala, January 3l 10 February 1, 1895.
 The association has also made holiday rate for|s. udents attending colleges and boarding schools.
 The rate is 4 cents per mile Tor the round trip for distances not over 100 miles, These rates will go into effect today and will be good for returo until January 8, 1895 These rates are made so as 10 enable students 10 go home and spend the hcl- days.
 WAR ON sCALPERs.
 The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern company is waging war on ticket scalp CTS, who have been dealing largely in mileage books, that will probably be taken that a number of southern roads vii fol- low the example set by tle Like Shore and Michigan Southern. While all companies have orders out to the effect that all mile- age books must be signed by holders these orders are not enforced by any means. The Lake Shore has issued an imperative order to all passenger conductors, instructing them in every case where mileage books are presented the holder must sign his name, and if the signatures do not agree the books must be taken up and fare col lected. On 5000 mile tickets the photo. graphs attached thereto must be closely scrutiniZed and the books contiscated if not correct.
 Many large stocks of Lake Shore mileage books held by scalpers have, as a result of this action, become practically worthless and the brokers are making all sorts ol threats.
 GENERALS NEW SCHEDULE.
 Sunday, December 23, the Central of Georgia will put into effect new passen- ger schedule, which will probably be good one. No. 1 fast mail, which arrives at present at p. m., will arrive on the
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20

new schedule at 12:10 p. m., while No. 2, which leaves at 1:3O D. m., will leave at 3:O5 p. m. With the new schedule into effect the Jacksonville connections will be made, and also connections with all the afternoon trains on all the roads centeriug here. The schedule will take effect at a. m. Sunday.
 AND STILL THEY GO.
 Another crowd of people for Texas, who are taking advantage of low rates, left yesterday afternoon. There were twenty five in the party and all farmers.
 PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
 The holiday travel is on the increase and the union passenger station is begin ming to present. lively appearance. A party of four men from the northwest passed through the city yesterday after, noon en route to south Alabama to look at lands.
 MT. R. F. Beaseley, the wellknown travelling passenger agent Of the Louisville and Nashville at Montgomery, returned home yesterday afternoon.
 Roads that have been using a combina- ton car Tor baggage and express are com pelled now to run separate express aud baggage cars on account of the heavy in- crease Tn both baggage and express freight.
 SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
 MONTGOMERY Dec. 19.-[Spscial.l The following supreme court decisions were rendered today:
 Brickell, C. J.-M. Loeb vs. ". A. Huddleston, from Montgomery city court; afii cmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-Porter 6 Blair Hard ware company vs. James H. Perdue ct al. from Butler circuit court; affirmed. J O. Morgan ct al. vs. Flexner & Lichten, from Butler circuit court; appeal dis missed.
 Coleman, J.-John Spicer vs. the state of Alabama from Baldwin circuit court : reversed and remanded. John Woodrow vs. Robert Hawying, from Birmingham city courts affirmed.
 Harason J.-Griel Bros. 6 Go. ys. Ig- natius Poliak, from Montgomery circuit court; affirmed.
 Per curiam-Sarah E. Kelley vs. Her man Dorheimer, from Butler probate court; affirmed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
MARRIED IN KLNNEDY.

KENNEDY, Dc. 19.-[Special Corre- spondence. .l-Mr. Henry Plott and Miss Hattie Cook were married al the residence of the bride on Sunday morning, Rev. Mr. Williams of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating.
 Mr. Plott is one of our most enterS- Isln9 young men and we congratulsi> nm upon his most excellent choice.
 Miss Cook is a niec. oI tne ia.e James prettiest and n,ust popular young ladies. The happy pair are at home again after brief visit to Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
NO NEGOrIATIOYs PENDINg.

WILMINGTON, N. C., Dec. 19.-Concern- ing the telegram sent from Rich mond yas- terday that it was reported that Barry Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line had tele- graphed MT. Warren G. Elliott, preside t Of several roads of that system, that the Seaboard Ar Line had been sold to the Southern Railway company, representa- tive of the Star called on MT. Elliott today for statement. MT. Elliott said there was not the slightest foundation for the report, that he had received no such telegram from any source, and that he had never heard that negotiations for any deal or sale were pending between the Seaboard Air Line and the Southern Railway company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
A ROBBER BETRAYS HIS PALS,

VIcKsBURa, Miss, Dec. l9.-The Yazoo inc treachery z. Sds of the gang, has run down the Zen who attempted to rob a naT- % senr 3fain at Panther Burn on tbens re. otneys NovsmDes Ues arresied M ee Legused by him. ceO, ceut atr,ocions murder Son4es, J. V. Will This frightened tis assY and Boykina ad,s de, Hams and Barney BoySs evidence enc maSs Bo.a n men are in jail b< confession of the at- complete wrN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
A MURDERoUs DRUNKARD.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 19.-A special to the Times Union from Phenix, Fla. |, says: Today Mir. George Atkinson of New York city shot and mortaliy wounded an old negro woman who lived near this city, Mir. Atkinson was drunk and rode up to the woman's gate and commanded her to open it. She refused and he began firing at her with q revolver, one bullet striking her iu the abdomen. Atkinson is very wealthy and Is connected with some of the best families in New York. He was in Florida looking after his orange groves.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
DEATH RECORD.
MRS. L, A. ALEXANDER.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. L. A. Alexan- der, one of the oldest citizens Of the Magic City, passed away suddenly at her resi- dence, No. 1894 Seventh avenue. Sue died of paralysis of the heart, and was sick only a few minutes before deaths icy hand seized her. She was 69 years old and had large family. She moved here in 1872, and has resided here ever since.
 Her death is sad one, being so much of a surprise, and her fPmily has the sympa- thy of a lar ge mum Der of friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
Al COMING EVEN '.

A quiet home wedding is on the tapis for next Thursday night at Woodlawn, the contracting parties being Miss K ,sa Wood aud MT. Charles E. BurrIs. Miss Wood. is young lady of many attractions and is very popular with all who know her. She is the eldest daughter of Mir. Felix Wood. Mir. Burris is sou of Mir. J. B. Burris, one of Woodlawn's leading merchants, and he well deserves the prize he has won. He is young man whom all like. he wedding will take place al 7:3) at the residence of the bride's parents. witnessed by only a few close friends aud relatives of the family.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
FILING IN EFFIGY.
tempted I

4MosD, Va, Dec. 1s.-stndea,itss -ss,s.a,tsssd oi :ith the election of Professor Boatwrign,s as principal of the college met nassideut. sasy eu. moi ming and hung ha,IWan the yosne ppryesr of elecs s.on,,v nI had been directed to repriin.nd .ne ,ne ssudsn,s sau who made an unseemiy demon sau s1rasion last week over the Boatwr,eas as s.sc.io s.sc.iou. There is intense excitement ~ f.. college.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
MARRIED IN MEMPHIS.

On Tuesday night MT. J. M. Perkins and Miss Gracie Pickens were married at tk residence of the brides parents in Mfg. phis. Mir. Perkins is an old BiM the hamer, having been in the emplQSSity for Postal Telegraph company of tRcbarming quite long time. He and city last young bride passed throuSS Sere they will night on route to Eutaw;nue
 spend a few days with y1auves'
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
INVITED TO CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, s. G., Dec. 19.-The fol- lowing dispatch was sent to President Cleveland at Geor getown tonight: To His Eycellency ,Grover Cleveland, Presi- dent of the United States:
 Ip behalf of the people of Charleston 1 welcome you to our state and extend to you a cordial invitation to visit our city. A hearty and hospitable welcome awaits you. JOHN F. FICKEN,
 Mayor of Charleston.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
EuGENE KELLY.

well-known banker, died at 9:3j a. m. to- day. The family physician and family of the banker were at his bedside when he passed away. He had not recovered con- sciousness.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20

DUCA ANFORA DE LICIGNANO. BUENos AYREs, Dec. 19.-Duca Anfora De Lcignano, Italian minister 10 Argen- tine Republic, is dead.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
THE METHODIST BAZAAR
BIDS FAIR TO BE A,rrSANclAL succr

LARGE ATTENDANCE.
 The crowd at the First Methodist church bazaar last night was decidedly larger than on the first night, and those in charge were in the highest spirits. On all sides could be seen purchasers and everything pointed to an unqualified success for the venture.
 The laGies we e uniiring in their efforts, and it was easy matter for a purchaser to resist their wares.
 The flower girls were in their best spirits and had on their brigh smiles, and from indications were doing land office busi- ness.
 The candy pulling this afternoon at 8 o'clock will be an interesting feature, and for an hour of good sport the Methodist bazaar is the place 10 get it.
 The cafe was no small feature last night and every table seemed to be literally patroniZed. The midday lunches are success, and those in charge of them say they will be continued till the bazaar closes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
THE BAZAARS
For the Benefit of Birmingham Churches Report Good
 Progress.
T 1H ' in Pekin

The bazaar for the benefit Of St. Paul's s Catholic church continues to attract large crowds, and the receipts are correspond ingly good. The attendance last night was tiattering, and many valuable articles were disposed of at good round sums. Those with valuable wares to sell reported en- couragingly, and the bazaar will prove a great benefit to the church.
 The contests for the beautiful library set and the editor's prize are growing more and more interesting, and much interest is being manifested in them.
 One of tht' ,eatures last night was the dancing of Master Fallon O 'Byrne, lad of years. He was the center of attraction.
 Mrs. A. P. Krebs Of Bessemer was among the visitors and secured handsome prize.
 Montano's string band continues to dis pense sweet music.
 The midday lunches are a success and will be continued through the week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-20
CENTRAL's NEW SCHEDULE.

Sunday, December 23, the Central of Georgia will put into effect new passen- ger schedule, which will probably be a good one. No. fast mail, which arrives at present at 9 p. m., will arrive on the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-14

NEw YoRK, July 1S.-Entrios at Brigh.
ton Beach for tomorrow arc as follows:
First race, one mile, selling-Roller
100; Jodun. l07; lansing, lQi Harry
Alonzo, IOS; Marguerite, 1925 Tiny Tim,
lOl; Vandyko, OF; Mary s, 00i Rama, So.
Second race, six tuElonGs-SarcGsnlr
Pocahontas, Pella, Edith, Golden Val
ley, Sadie w., Gerlie, Lighttoot, Flor
cncc, Micmac Queen. Stonencllio, Blue
Mass, Soprano, Jersey Belle, Eutelda'
l07.
Third race, fve.elQhth mile handicap
Tho Buffer. 10; Harry Reed, liz;
Cockado, 108; King Gold, O5; Jessie
TaraI, 90; Golden Gate, Sir James
Emma, Mohawk, 90.
Fourth race, ono and ono.sixtecnth
milo, Owners hnndicap-Comanchc
Ducat, Sir Walter, ll5; Joe Ripley, SAN
downe, l03i Gold Dollar, So; Lizzie Nc
Duff, 70: Commotion, 81; DR.. Has
brouCk, Ia.
Fifth race, ono milo. selling-lIooy,
ia; Chant. 100; Tom Touch, l04; Cap
tain T., lo9; Arab. DR.. johnson, l0l
Conners, 100; Pantata, 80.
Sixth race, handicap steoplo chase
short course-St. John, 1893; Earte, l52i
Woodlord, l4s; Flip FInp, l47; Glenall,
l46; Shell BARK, Tho Dufer, 81 Luke,
Japonica, $40; Sam Weller, Ingot, 1888
Miles standish, Summer Breozc, Crown
Prince, Laliab, st. Anthony, Ia Sotta
Bucephalus, l95.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-14
YALE is FAyoRITE.

Tho Coming Athletic Contest potweCn
Ynlo and oxford.
LONDON, July l3.-In speaking OF tho
approaching Oxford. Yale athletic con.
test, tho Sportsman says:
despite the fact that many Amor.
can journals nrO doing their best 10
mIsrepresent our methods OF conduct
ing the oxiord.Yale sports, there Is no
actual difference In the rules governing
tho athletic meetings Of tho two coun'
tries.
"Both tho Yale and tho Oxford atb-
letes agree that tho standing OF tho
stewards OF tho contest is such as as
sures absolute iair play, aud tho OIL.
cials admit that the judges aud tho ref.
ereo, although they arc all Englishmen,
have been selected on account OF their
fitness, and because none OF thcm arc
members OF either Of tho competing
universities.
Tho Yalo mon visited tho Queens
Club, this city, whore they pfacticed
running and jumping. They Expressed
themselves as greatly pldascd with the
grounds.
Tho opinion has been freely expressed
at Oxford and was repeated by mem
bora Of tho Queens Club. after seeing
the practice Of Yale, that tho laEtor
will DO ViCtOrious.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-14
MARTINS FERRY.
laps aud MIsI,apS IN tho Thriving city
Across tho River.

linus aud sIIshapS Ia tho Thriving City
Across tho River.
Tho Presbyterian and United Presby'
terrain churches and the \. NJ. Y. A. arc
holding union services IN Walnut IroYe
every Sunday evening at o'clock VITA
a large attendance. and tho meetings
arc very satisfactory.
Tho Etna.Standard mills are shipping
tin to different parts OF the country.
Democrats arc cordially invited to visit
the mills and SEQ tin manufactured III
an American works aud by American
workmcn.
George Strauthers, oolored, and Emma
Moore. whitc, were arrested yesterday
by Policemen Fisher and Och. Emma
has been keeping house for Strauthers
and they had scrap yesterday.
Yesterday vico President Thomas. Of
tho Miners UDiouIot Ohio, conferred
with the management Of the LauGhlin
and Etna.StandRrd mills with refer
once to tho complications.
The y. NJ. c. A. is making arrange
ments for holding opon air evangeeItstic
aervlCoA Oh DuuAn9 HAsShSS 'H
the summer
Last night Carl Lash entertained
fourteen couples Of young friends at his
homo on tho HeIghls.
Tho Blinco. othermund case tried al
Bridgeport yesterday wa decided 10
favor OF the iormor.
john II. Blacktord and daughter,
Mary, OF West Lafayette, arc visiting
relatives hero.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor arc en-
tertaintag Ars, a. d. Caldwell, Of ALE
dopiG,
S. i. Dean, Esq, who 10 on tho sick
list week or 90, Is able to DO ont again
Louis ErIck is entertaining Chris,
Toale aud daughter, OF Chicago.
Hal Watson has returned from three
weeks visit at ateubenvillc.
Tho Y. NJ. C. A. tonnts tournament
will bo held next wock.
Frank shIpman. Of Highly, Pa. is
whiting friends here.
Mrs. W. G. Pickcns Is visiting rela.
tlves in tho country.
Miss Jennie McGrewis visiting friends
at Springfield.
Ernest Smith is visiting relatives at
Cadi3.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-14

CARLY from Tom skIdmors> aud Addte,
the 6nly other starters. sunmlrios;
First race, sig furlobGs-Indra, los
(Doeaettl, 3 70 /, won BY . neeki War
Bonnot los (Hamlitou), 8 20 g. second !
Avon, l05 (SlmmS), 8 TO !, third: Time,
1:lGi. Half Mine, Areca oily Amster;
dam, Hartford, Miss Norna, Lord
HREkstonA, Waiter HERs and Spfise
also fan. (Ayou finished second by 4
head over Half Mine. War Bonnet two
lonREhS away, but the judges placed
War Bonnet second instead Of fourth
Second race, mile aud q sixteenth
Sir knight, II6; (DoEgett).3 70 !, won
by two lengths; LaLESron0, l22i (slar-
tiny / TO 9, second by ton lengths;
DAnntless, 90; {McCiain). 100 10 !, third.
Tims, ! ;4s. Star Actress and Wernberg
also ran,
i07; iDosgsttl. 10 10 8, won by a nose; ;
TancFed, los; (Hamllton). to J, second
by length; Pons Lear, 95i (HelderJ, 8
70 !, third. Time, 1901. Etsarre'
FRntine, ValkyTie, Red Top. Norway,
St. Vincent, Steve I, Sky Light, Cana
dian, Sun Dart and Jessie Taral also
ran.
Fourth race, mile and furlong-
Banquet, l?2; (Simmt). ] TO 2 won by
alength aud a half; Lizzie, 90; (sheeky).
10 70 !, second. Time, 1901.
Fifth rRce, milo and sixteenth. soil
Ing-Don Alonzo, ll2, (simns), ! to !,
won by length; Tom skidmore, lo2,
(AicDermott), n to l, second by a
length and hall; Addie. 90. Il. sIOHnel,
10 to !, third. Time, l:5lt. -,
= Sixth race, ono milo, selling Mr..
Sass, l07, (Simms). q to |, won by hall
n length; Lifeboat, l02, (Bergon). 10 to
8, second by half length; Chief Jus
tice, lOs, Doggett), 7 to /, third. Time,
l:44. Tbemis geldi"g, Young Art9u,
Merry Duke, sllverado. Andrew D.,
Billy S, Dolwood and High G. also ran.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-14
VERY UNSATISFACTORY.

What tho People Who Attended brighton
Donch Races Had to "Put Up With"
Don htonEn's Easy Win.
New YoRK, July l3.-Tho people who
won't to brighton Beach to-day not
only had to put up with intense heat
and bad starting, but thoy had to
accept tho decision Of tho judges that
War Bonnet was second In the opening
race whom no finishes fourth. Indsa
md Avon got away frat and raced hoad
and head all tho way to the finish, In.
dra getting tho bcttcr OF It 10 tho last
fcw jumps by neck, whllc ualf Mino
was but n hcnh behind in tho third
place. War Bonnet was fully a longtl
and n half behind tho throo, In
fourth place, but was placed second amid
the hlSses Of tho crowd who saw tho
fnlsh.
Tho othor excitement was in tho NTH
race. when Don AlUnzo, who was on.
tOrod to DO sold for $1,000, vas bid up
$4,000 by A. paGeEIIag, at which tho
people cheorod loudly. fIo was onte rod
at q rtdiculously low prIoo, and won