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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A GOOD MEMORY.
An Incident in the Lives of Two Men Now Prominent in Ala
 bama Politics.

One of the most pleasing incidents dur ing the term of the legislature just closed at Montgomery was the following, related to a representative of the AGE HERALD:
 During the second half of the recent ses- sion of the general assembly a number of members of the lower house had occasion, as a committee from that body, to wait upon Governor Oates at tho executive mansion. Alter the business for which they had assembled had been disposed of a general conversation ensued, during which the late unpleasantuess and other topics were discussed. One gentleman remarked that the first time he had ever seen the governor was during the war, and old times were gone over again.
 Turning to Representative O'Brien, who was member of the committee, his ex cellency remarked: :Do you remem Der, MT. O'Brien, the first time I ever met you?'
 Mir. O'Brien remarked that he knew, but requested the governor to say when it was.
 Then the governor said: "It was during the month of March, 1S69 l was then a member of the general assembly of Ala bama, and at the time was occupying the speakers chair. You were engaged in doing some scenic work in the dome of the capitol, and had, during a heated debate, come down from your lofty perch and tchch O ccde lu tuS Rhiicrys w uiic Iucfo you made pencil sketch of me on the back of sheet of music, which was shown me by msmber of the house, and re- quested and obtained an introducrion to you.'
 MT. O'Brien remarked: "Yes, and still retain that sheet of music, and will present it to your excellency if you will accept it. '
 The generous offer was accepted and Rep resentative O. Brlen on his next visit to his home in this city cut the sheet of music nfvf nf n hon rftt1 aa4 (NI him to Montgomery and presented it to the "one-armed hero of Henry.'
 The sheet of music referred to was then popular song and had been purchased by MT. O'Brien at the request Of his wife.
 Tweuty-six years ago the now governor of Alabama was member of the legisla- ture and Mir. O'j3rien scenic artist. To- day he is member of the state legislature, and the then legislator has since repre- sented his state in the national legislature for many years ably and well and was called from his seat in that body to become the chief executive of Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
COOKIE -HUEY TRIAL.
BOTH SIDES REST AND ARGUMENTS WILL
 BEGIN TODAY.t

BOTH SIDES REST AND ARGUMENTS WILL
 BEGIN ToDAY.l
 MARION. Feb. 19.-[Special. 1.-The larg- est crowd attended the Huey Cooke trial today since it's beginning. Greater inter- est is now felt, as it has perhaps been the most interesting trial from a legal point of view ever held in Alabama. Every foot of ground has been watched with eagle eyes by the counsel on both sides, who repre- sent probably the highest of their class in the state. During the past three days the state put on the stand about forty wit nesses.
 At 4:30 o clock the state announced that they had closed. The defense notified the court that they were ready for the argu- menJ. The hour being near for adjourn ment, court adjourned till morning.
 Fine oratorlal displays are looked for. Both sides possess rare gifts of such. Large crowds arc expected from neighboring towns to hear them and accommodation will be taxed by the visitors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A HARD FIGHT
WAS HAD IN PHILADELPHIA FOR THE MAY.
 oRALTY-Eo RETURNS YET.

WAS HAD IN PHILADELPHIA FOR THE MAY
 oRALTY-No RETURNS YET.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.-It has been many years since municipal campaign in Philadelphia has attracted such unusual attention as the one just ended. Party lines have not been strictly adhered to. and that unknown quantity, the independen vote, will figure largely h the result. The polls opened at o'clock this morning, and judging by the heavy vote cast throughout the city in the first three hours, it is evident that almost, if not quite, the entire registration will have been tailed when the polls clase at p. m.
 Election officers are prohibited from making any statement as to the approximate complexion of the votes cast until after the polls shall have been counted. No figures can, therefore, be computed which would
 lead to an indication of the result. The weather is clear and pleasant.
 The fact that an ex-governor and a hitherto popular and successful city solici- tor are ptted against each other as mayor atty candidates, x-Gov. Robert D. Patti City Solicitor Charles F. Warwick, the re- publican aspirant, has increased the gen. eral interest, and the friends of each natu- rally claim that the record of the man of their choice will remain unbroken.
 For the office of receiver of taxes an anomaly is presented in two nominations, republicans being the respective candidates. William J. Roney is the regular republ- can nominee, while Col. Sylvester Bon- naffon, Jr., who has always been classed in the republican ranks, is associated with Pattison.
 The democratic leaders estimate that not less than 25 GOO republicans will vote for Pattison and Bonnafon, which they declare will elect them. On the other hand, the republican managers claim Warwick will have over 40 ,000 majority. | Up to 8:30 o'clock tonight there had been no returns received that would indicate which way the election for mayor and the other local offices had gone. The polls did
 not close until o'clock, and as an un- usually heavy vote was polled, and the complicated style of ballot in use will take longer to count than the old pastors, it will probably be late before any definite returns are received.
 REPUBLICAN, VICTORY.
 LATER. - City Solicitor Charles F. Warrick and William J. Roney, republi- can candidates for mayor and receiver of taxes respectively, have been elected over
 Ex. Gov. Robert E. Pattison and Col. Syl- vester Bonnafon, Jr., democratic candi dates for the same offices. An estimate of the republican majority cannot be given with any accuracy at this hour, but it promises to be big one.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A GAME OF CRAPS,
Which Wound Up With One Negro Shooting Another--The Wounded
 Man May Die.

About 7:30 o'clock last night game of craps was suddenly ended with a pistol shot. The game was being played by Henry Earle, Saul Harris and others, and the cause of the shot is said to have been because one negro would not lend the other 1.-two bits.'' As result Saul Harris is shot in the neck, and the chances are twenty to one that he will die.
 It seems that these negroes, who were in a room over Matthews' carriage shop, on Second avenue, had been good friends, but little row some time ago caused them to be a little cool towards each other.
 Earle got "busted'' and asked Harris to lend him 1.-two bits.'' Harris refused, when Earle pulled a gun and fired one shot, taking effect in the left side of Har- ris' face and ranging down into the neck. Earle then made his escape.
 Physicians were summoned and Harris' wound dressed, but it is generally believed that he will die from the effect of the shot.
 There were about eight witnesses, all of whom were in the room when the shot was fired.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A BOLD RESCUE
OF SAILORS FROM SINKING SHIP IN MID
 OCEAN.

OF SAILORS FROM A SINKING SHIP IN MID
 OCEAN.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The White Star freight steamer Tauric, from Liverpool and commanded by Capt. T. J. Jones', royal naval reserve, arrived at quarantine at noon with fourteen shipwrecked mariners on board, having rescued them in mid ocean during a severe gale of wind, after delay of more than six hours and under circuna- stances which severely tried the pluck and endurance of some of the crew.
 Captain Jones says on February 10, in latitude 51. .01, longitude 1927, ship show ing signs of distress was sighted from tue bridge of the laurie. The course of the vessel was immediately changed and we bore down to the vicinity of the wreck. The seas were running to an enormous height, and every time we descended into the trough of the sea the e-wreck would dis appear from view. The chief officer, Mir. Kerr, and seven seamen. volunteered to launch the life boat and go to the rescue. Several attempts were made to board the shiT, but were intellectual, owing to the ugly cross sea. The chief officer called to the men to jump, some of whom did; others passing line from the wreck were hauled into the boat drenched and nearly frozen. The vessel, which was abondened, proved to be the ship Rialto of Liverpool, laden with guano, from Valparaiso for Antwerp.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
NO NEED FOR TIT NOW.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-In reply to a resolution adopted by the senate as to whether it is necessary or desirable that Legislation should be had authorizing the issuing of bonds, treasury notes or other securities to realize moneys for the purpose of paying current deficiencies in the reve- nue, Secretary Carlisle today sent to the senate statement showing the available cash balance in the treasury yesterday, to e-exclusive of the s55, 101 ,704 gold reserve -$99, S75, 2S4. The secretary is of the opin- ion that the treasury ought to be perma- nently invested with authority to issue and sell short timo bonds or other obligations of the government for the purpose of rais- ing money to meet such deficiencies in the ordinary revenues as may occur from time to time, but he does not think there is any necessity at present for the exercise of such authority if it existed. It is not probable, he says, that such de- ficiencies will occur during the remainder of the current year as will exceed the avail able receipts on hand, and It is estimated the next fiscal year the receipts will exceed the expenditures.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
UNDER THE HAMMER.
THE FAMOUS MONMOUTH PARK RAGE TRACE
 DEE SOLD UNDER FORECLOSURE.

THE FAMOUS MONMOUTH PARK RAGE TRACK
 TO BE SOLD UNDER FORECLOSURE.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-An order of the court for the sale at public auction of the famous Monmouth park race course has been issued under foreclosure proceedings instituted by the Farmers Loan and Trust company as trustee for the first and second mortgages on the property. The sale is sch eduled for March 21, in the court house at Freehold, N. J.
 The property will be sold in four lots. The first will include the race course proper. Lot No. 2 will include the hotel constructed by the late D. D. Withers at a cost of S110 ,000. Lot No. will take in the yearling stables and grounds, compris- ing about forty acres, and lot No. a tract of land, about four and a half acres, sit- uated opposite the ocean port, on the south branch of the Shrewsbury river.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A FRIEND OF THE THEATER. The New York Dramatic Mirror in a Ia

l ue NeW I Ork DramdtlC blIrTOr n late issue had the following:
 q At the supper given 10 James O'Neil by prominent people of Woonsocket, R. 1. i, upon his appearance in that city on Sep. tenn Der 10 in the character of Virginius, (, one of the most distinguished guests was the Rev Cornelius Kelly of St. Charles Catholic church. Being called upon 10 speak, this clergyman said:
 q It is only degradation that fosters abuse. There never was time when the Legitimate stage was not fitly respected and lauded by both public and pulpit-that ia, at least that class of the pulpit that is broad enough to appreciate art in any fora. When actors like MT. O'Neill pro- duce plays like Virginius, one of the strongest lessons in virtue, they ought to be encouraged in every way.
 My first visit to the theater was four teen years ago to see ''Julius Cesar, "with E. l.. Davenport as Brutus, Lawrence Bar rett us Cassius and Frederick Ward as Marc Antony. The performance took place in Fall River. and ever siuce that time have zen constant patron of the legitimate
 fact, IDnY- -say that my best
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
ELECTED DELEGATES.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 19.-The miners assem ply of the Knights of Labor elected the following delegates to attend the con vention of the new order of Knights of Labor, which will probably be held in this city next December: w. B. Wilson of Pennsylvania, P. II. Penna of Indiana, Thomas Bradley of Pennsylvania, James O'Connor of Illinois, w. c. Pearce of Ohio. Alternates-J. T. Clarksou of Iowa, J. H. Kennedy of Indiana, Thomas Parry of West Virginia, R. L. Davis of Ohio, Thomas l.. Lawson of Ohio.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
KEPT HIS WORD.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 19.-Last night the guardian of little Willie Miller, aged IS, living on North Meridian street, punished the boy for trivial offense. He declared that he would kill himself, and going to a closet secured package of ar- senic that had been used to poison rats. He left the house and went to neighbours |, where he was soon taken sick. An investi- gation showed that he had taken enough of the drug to kill several persons. The boy died this morning. Miller was an or- phan and worth considerable money in his own right,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
GEORGE FORREY

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 19.-George Forrey, the oldest newspaper man in Kala- mazoo, died early this morning, aged 66. Forrey was direct descendant of the pill grim fathers. His great grandfather was the famous Dr. Manuel Cutler, chaplain Tn the revolutionary army and afterwards q member of congress. Forrey came to Kala- mazoo in 1S44, entered the office of the Weekly and afterwards Daily Telegraph, and held every position from devil to managing editor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
ANOTHER CONTINUANCE.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19.-In the whisky trust receivership case, entitled "John r. 0lm- stead and others against the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company,' Judge Thayer, in the United States district court, made an order discontinuing the suit as to the plaintiffs, Charles J. Heinsheimer and Sid ney D. Wormser, who claimed they were made parties to the suit without their con-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
MARDI aRAs RATES TO MOBILE.

The Southern Railway company will sell February 22, 23, 24 and 25 for one fare for the round trip, good to return within hf- teen days. This is remarkably low rate and places within the ability of all the privilege of attending the celebration in the ''Home of Mystics.' '' For two days and nights glitter, beauty and novelty unsur. passed in all the years of Mobiles mystic mummery will hold sway, and the sixty fifth anniversary will go down in history as the greatest of all the great. For further information apply to any agent of the conn pany. Z-2U tl
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

GLAD IT Is OvER.-A large number of. state senators and representatives came up from Montgomery on the Louisville and Nashville train yesterday at noon, but most of them passed on through to their various homes. All seemed well pleased that the general assembly had adjourned and that their labors had ended.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
AN AMERICAN MURDERED.

CORDOBA, Mex, Feb. 19.-G. R. Morri- son, an American, residing in Detroit, Mich., was killed by Mexican bandits about sixty miles south of here two days ago. He was on his way to inspect coffee lands, with q view to investing in them when the outlaws made the attack upon him. He was robbed of a considerable amount of money. Four of the bandits have been captured and will be shot.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

A MUSICAL TREAT is in store for those who attend the "Napoleonic' on Thurs day evening next. The ladies have secured Opepshaw' orchestra for the evening. In this they feel that they have an additional attraction. Those who have heard this or chestra speak in the highest terms of the music. There are eight performers, and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Cnited States treasurer reports that up to and in. cluding February Is the treasury had re- ceived in gold coin on accouot of the re- cent sale of bonds to the Belmont Morgan syndicate SEQ, ASA ,500 and had given in ex- change for inc same certificates emitting the holders 10 S19, ,603, 402 Tn the bonds when reaai;u ;u,iar delivery. lIss aaa.onnt of.gold
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
COL, R. P. PEPPER.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 19.-Col. R. P. Pepper, one of the wealthiest stockbreed- CTS in Kentucky, died at hls home in this city today. Colonel Pepper was the owner of the famous stallion Onward, who has a larger number of performers below 2:30 than any other living trotter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
HOME sEEKERs' EXCURSION

On March and April 2 the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets to all points in Arkansas and Texas for one hrst-class fare plus g, good twenty days for return. For further information call at Mo- 2005 First avenue, or write to J. R. McGregor, passenger agcnt, Birmingham, Ala. 2-20-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

the pulpit and the stage are one; they both teach lessons and both have the same mis- sion. I have many fellow elergymen friends who like the legitimate drama, and I can say for them, as say for myself, that a few more performances like the one we have seen tonight would be of inestimabie value to any community
 Mr. O'Neill will appear at O 'Brien's Fri day and Saturday nights in tVirginius" and .Monte Cristo' respectively.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

Ex-SENAToR INGALLS, said in his lecture at Knoxville that Kansas was the stamp ing ground of all kinds of political experi- ments. This remark suggests a recent de- cision of the Supreme Court of Kansas. The court decided that the constitution of the State prohibited any ex-Confederate soldier from voting. This seems to be more of applied than experimental poli- inn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
PROSPECTUS FOR THE BONDS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The Belmont. Morgan syndicate issued the prospectus for the new4 per cent loan this afternoon. The bonds are offered at 1l2A with accrued interest from February 1. Of the purchase price 12A will be payable on allotmept aud the remaining 100 per cent -on or before March 1 ah2pon delivery of the Rondsnss
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
COL. JAMES P, MARTIN.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Col. James P. Mar tin, assistant adjutant- general of the de- partment of Missouri, died at the Chicago Beach hotel at 10 o'clock this morning. Colonel Martin had been ill for some time, suffering from complication ot kidney troubles.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

ANY woman over IS years oi age is eligi- ble to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution who is a lineal de- scendant of any man or woman who did something to aid or abet the American ravolulion
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

HE AGE-HERALD is in receipt of the proceedings of the Alabama Press Associa- tion in handsome pamphlet form, prepared by Secretary J A. Rountree, and beautl- fully printed by the New Decatur Adver- tiser office. The pamphlet contains much valuable information for newspaper pub Iilhars
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

CALLED MEETINe.-There will be a called meeting of the Ladies' Mite society of the First Methodist church in the par lors of the church at o'clock this after noon. All members are requested to be present.. Mrs. J. E. Torrey, secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
ANOTHER ELBEs YICTIM.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The body of another of the Ebe's victims was picked up at Deal last evening. It had around it one of the Elbe's life belts, and upon the left hand was A gold ring inscribed, "A. Hickman, |, 1S92.' No papers or other means of iden- tifica fio--snnn-sonpd
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
LOCAL LACONlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General
 Resume of Happenings.

LICENSED TO WE'D. D.-Yesterday the pro- bate judge granted a marriage license to Allen W. Haskell and Mrs. Florence B. Throckmorton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
HAS THE SETTLEMENT OF THE DIFFER.
 ENCE WITH THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY

HAS THE SETTLEMENT OF THE DIFFER.
 ENCE WITH THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 PASSED.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--The committee of employees of the Southern Railway com pany, which has been in session in Wash ington for nearly week, has been unable to come to an agreement with the repre- sentatives of the railway company. The company, through its third vice. president, MT. Baldwin, made very full and frank statement of the affairs of the company, and showed why it was not advisable that there should be a general increase in wages as demanded by the employees.
 Since receiving the statement the em- ployes' committee has been in secret ses- sion, and has finally concluded not to &C., cept the schedule proposed by Mir. Baldwin :, and the grand chiefs of the various train- men s brotherhoods have been summoned to this city to assist, if possible, in arriving at satisfactory arrangement of the diffi- culty. These gentlemen are expected to arrive here tonight.
 Those into whose hands the matter now passes are P. M. Arthur, Cleveland, O.. f, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers; E. E. Clark, Cedar Ra pids, Ia., grand chief of the Order of Railway Conductors; Mir. Wilkinson grand. chief of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and P. F. Sargent, grand chief of the Brother hood of Railway Bremen.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Dr. Tucker, presi- dent of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, is dead.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

BURKE ouce said that fair trial by jury was tue soul of government and that all legislation, administration, parliamentary debating and the rest of it went on in or der to bring twelve impartial men in the jury box. This view of the importance of trial by twelve men was held by the judge in the Debs case when he adjourned court on account of the sickness of q juror, al- though the lawyers wanted to go ahead with eleven men.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aN others.

INFERIOR COURT CRIMINAL BU5I-
 NESS. can no longer take criminal business. I have more time for civil matters. Office and room at 10Sh North Twentieth street. Prompt constables.
 JOHN J. MCDAvID, Notary Public and Officio J. P. 219 2t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
DEATH RECORD.
AUGUST vACAsIUM.
DIR. FUCKER.

| PARIS, Feb. 19.-August Vacasium, the
 | dramatic author, poet and journalist, is l
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
COTTON ADVANCING,

The best authorities agree that the price of cotton has reached its lowest ebb and will now advance. The worlds spinners have taken much more largely this season than last, aud they are more interested in having the market advance rather than de- cline. The New York Chronicle shows that the worlds visible supply of all kinds Saturday was 4,s47,7 bales, against {, ,935 ,449 fast week. The total of American was 4, ,524 ,000, against 4, SIS GOO on the pre- vious Saturday, loss of S9, ,000 bales, and a decidedly favorable feature. The entire worlds visible supply is only 370, ,000 bales greater than last year, in spite of the re- ceipt of over 100000 bales more on this years crop. With the mills of the world running at rate never known before, not an idle loom in sight, which has not been the case1n two years, and with re- ceipts running behind the receipts of the 9,COO, ,Co0- bale year, the big crop season heretofore, there seemed to be good reason for the advance in cotton. The maximum supply for the season has been reached and there will be gradual reduction until the new crop begins to be marketed.