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Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
TIE CLANS ARE RALLNKG Montgomery is the Mecca for
 Alabama Tartars. COME FROM ALI QUARTERS Politicians of High and Low Degree are Nu-
 nerous and impressive. THE ASSEMBLY WILL ORGANIZE TODAY
 70 ff Tl' fE------- It May Be that Frank Pettus Will Succeed Himself-The Contest for Speaker
 Will Be Full of Fire-The Sem
 atorial Situation,
COME FROM ALI QUARTERS
THE ASSEMBLY WILL ORGANIZE TODAY


 Montgomery. Ala, Nov. 9-(Staff Cor respondent. )---Montgome is once more the scene of political life. The legislature will convene tomorrow morning and the 'clans" are gathering from every nook and corner of the state. The hotel lob bies are .swarming with politicians and law makers, and every public place is a net work of political wires. They are here of every ca1ibre and from every neck O the woods. The outlook for a busy and eventful session is eminent. Speculation and trading in futures" re- minds one of the revival in Wall street. The wool hat candidate and the silk hat lobbyist smile. upon each other with benign countenanee, and many button- hole will need domestic attention before the week is passed.
 Of course the first work of the legisla-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

Hon. John Y. Fitzpatrick, of Wilcox, should make the race.
 At this time it does not seem to be def initely understood whether MT. Kilpat- rick is a candidate or not, yet some or his friends seem to be anxious that hls name should go before the caucus.
 So this is the status of the candidacy of the presiding officer of the senate.
 As to the speakership of the lower house, the candidates are numerous. At this time it seems that Col. J. J. Alt man. of Jefferson, and Col. N. N. Glenn ents, of Tuscaloosa, have developed the principal strength. Other prominent can didates for the speakership are Hon: Wilson R. Browne, of Colbert; Barnes, or Lee; Meador of Marengo; Hubbard, or Monroe; Waller, of Hale, and Cecll Brown, of Talladega.
 For secretary of the senate there are two candidates: Hon. W. l.. Clay, or Madison, and Hon. John R. Proctor, or Jackson. MT. Clay has filled the position with decided ability for several terms
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
GEORGIA SENATORSHIP.
IT SEEMS TO BE THE FIELD
 AGAINST THE GOVERNOR.
The Caucus Was Deadlocked at Last
 Accounts-A Scheme to Head the Populists.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov 9-The democratic caucus met this afternoon to ballot for a nominee for United States senator to succeed Gen. John B. Gordon. Two thirds of the members of the general as- sembly had been instructed to vote for the late ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp. His death at the opening of the session, left the members without instructions and in an unexpected situation.
 There were five announced candidates for the democratic nomination at the opening of the balloting this afternoons: Gov. W. Y. Atkinson, Capt. E. P. How ell, of the Constitution; A. S. Clay, chair-A man of the democratic party in the state; Hal T. Lewis, who nominated Bryan at Chicago, and James W. Robertson, ex railroad commissioner and one of the electors for the state-at-large.
 The first ballot resulted as follows: Att kinson 49, Clay 46, Howell 36 Lewis 20, Robertson 8, and Gen. c. A. Evans 13. Gen. Evans had not announced his can- didacy
 Five ballots were taken during the af- ternoon and the caucus took recess un- til 8 o'clock. On the tenth ballot Att Lewis 30, Evans A. On the eleventh bal lot Atkinson got A, Clay 52, Howell 36, Lewis 24 Evans 10.
 Twelfth ballot: Atkinson AT, Clay AZ, Howell 36, Lewis 21, Evans 15.
 The highest vote any of the candidates received at any time were: Atkinson on the sixth, Clay 57 on the fifth, Howell 46 on the fourth, Lewis 32 on the ninth and Evans 13 on the first. Atkinson held his votes very we'll together until the eleventh ballot. It seems to be the field against the Governor. The balloting may run on until after midnight and it is quite possible that the deadlock may not be broken at all tonight. Balloting in open session begins tomorrow, but be- fore adjourning, the caucus will instruct certain members to vote for the lowest man on the list so that the populists may be prevented from making a nomination.
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ture will be the choosing, by separate caucuses, of the officers of both houses. This will possibly be completed by tomor- row night, and permanent organization will take place on Wednesday. After speaker of the house and president of the senate and other officers of both houses have been chosen, the important work of the session will begin. Among this work will be the introduction and pass age of general appropriation bill, to sup ply the necessary funds for expenses of the state for the next two years. The fund now set aside for this purpose will expire on Dec 1, and the adoption of such law is necessary to meet all current expenses after that date.
 On the second Tuesday after permanent organization will come the important is-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
COLUMBIAN BELL ATTACHED.

Chicago, Nov. 9-The Columbian lib- erty bell is in the hands of the sheriff. The Henry McShane Manufacturing company of Baltimore, which cast it, claims that 1t has never been paid for the work, and this morning the firms local agent. with deputy sheriff, brought the bell from Evanston to Chicago. It will be shipped to Baltimore where the firm intends to place it on exhibition. The bell was attached once before. just prior to it's final jaunt to the Atlanta ex- position, but a note for $125 the amount of the attachment, was given to secure the debt The McShane company claims the he'll cost them $1 200.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

ponent. This fact was not so noticeable until tonight, but his friends are ralleying about him and claim that he will be elect ed easily. Old politicians still have their eyes on the statesmanlike representative from Jefferson, Col J. J. Altman.
 Col Bankhead arrived in the city to- night and is stopping al the Exchange.
 This afternoon Hon. J. Craig Smith ten dered his resignation as state treasurer for the purpose of accepting his member ship in the legislature tomorrow, to which office he was elected in the recent con test. His resignation was expected and therefore attracted no special attention among the politicians. Hon. G. w. Ellis, of Dallas, who was elected state treasur- CT to succeed MT. Smith will assume the duties of that office tomorrow MT. Smiths term lasted under the law until Dec. 1, and this resignation cut his term only twenty days short.
 AUBREY MAXWELL,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
THE BERLINER PATENT.
Argument Begun In the Famous Can
 cellation Suit by the Government.

Argument Begun In the Famous Can
 cellation Suit by the Government.
 Washington, Nov. 9-Argument in the famous case of the United States vs. the American Bell Telephone company, suit to cancel e-patent issued to Emil Berliner for a transmitter, and upon which depends the continuance of the tel ephone monopoly in the United States, was begun in the supreme court of the United States this afternoon by MT R. $. Taylor on behalf of the government. He will be followed by Ferdinand P. Fish, of Boston, and MT Joseph H. Choate, Of New York, for the Bell company, and MT c. Austin Browne will close for the gov ernment. Before the case was called MT. Browne on behalf of all counsel asked an increase of the time usually allotted for argument in a case-four hours to twelve hours, but the court limited it to the remainder of this days session, then remaining, one hour, and all of Tuesdays and Wednesdays, nine hours in all. MT. J. J. MacNaught, counsel for the Standard Telephone company, un- availingly pleaded for one hour in which to present some views favorable to the contention of the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
TEXAS IN PERIL.
AN ACCIDENT OVERTAKES THE
 FIGHTING MACHINE.
Had the Ship Been In Deep Water She Would Have Gone Down With All
 Hands.

New York Nov 9.-The battleship Texas met with an accident this morning while lying on the cob dock, at the Brook lyn navy yard, awaiting repairs. One of her sea cocks blew out in mysterious manner causing a rush of water into the ships hold. The Texas settled consid- erably in the water and listed little to sta~tsrord. The water is pumped out of the ship and divers are at work in vestigating the damage done. The ship is in an easy position, and no apprehen- sion is felt for her safety.
 The accident occurred at 6 o'clock this morning. The Texas is now resting cas- fly o~ the mud bottom Of the cob dock. There were only two feet of water under her when the accident happened. Two wrecking tugs, the w. S. Chapman and are by her side. It now appears that the loYIoN Snl 6ABu eql pue I9I1snH eul water did not reach her holds, but filled her engine compartments. Steam pumps are kept busy pumping the water out.
 Capt. Glass; of the Texas, Is in per- sor"' command of the work, but says the rules of his department forbid him talk ing about the matter.
 Commandans Sicard, of the navy yard, told representative of the Southern Associated Press that the exact cause of the accident is not as yet known, ana will not be until the divers fininsh their work It is his impress'or that the main infection valves on the starboard side, some five or six feet from the midship line blew out He says the only damage to the ship will be in the engine room from the water. As soon as he discovers the nature of the trouble he will have 1t repaired and expects the ship will be all right within twenty-four hours.
 Examinat ton shows that the accident was due to the breaking of yoke which holds in place the bonnet of the main injection valve, situated in the engine room This yoke broke, and the main strength of the bonnet being decreased water forced the sea cock against the bonnet, which flew off. Water then had direct passage into the body of the ship. Engineer Higgins, in the engine. room, had "a narrow escape. Had the ship been in deep water she would certainly have gone to the bottom, and possibly every soul on board lost.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

past. MT. Proctor was formerly assist ant clerk in the house, which position he filled with credit and has, therefore, proven a strong opponent to MT. Clay. The contest for this position will be very close. Hon. Fillmore Garrett, of Calhoun, will doubtless succeed himself as assist ant secretary of the senate
 Hon. Massey Wilson, of Clarke, has no opposition for clerk of the lower house. His services in that capacity in the past have proven him valuable and almost indispensable officer. For the position of assistant clerk there are three candidates. Messrs. J. c. Adams, of Dade, J. B. Thornton, of Mobile, and H. c. Jones, of Monroe. The present indication is that MT. Adams is leading in the race for as- sistant clerk. This vacancy was created by the expiration of MT. Proctor's term, who is a candidate, as before mentioned, for secretary of the senate.
 THE sENATORsHIP.
 The race for United States senator is a field for wide speculation. The candi- dates at present on the ground are Sena- tor James l.. Pugh, Gen. D. w. Pettus and Gov. Wm. c. oates. Col. John H. Banlkhead has not yet arrived In the city and his friends have not established head quarters. Gen. Pettus is at the Mobson and Senator Pugh has rooms at the Ex- change. A neat lappel button is being worn by the friends and supporters of Gov Oates. containing the Governors photograph and these words, Gov. Wm. c. Oates, for the United States Senate"
 A warm contest will be waged for the next two weeks by the supporters of the various candidates. There will be no rest neither by day or by night until the run ming mate of Senator John T, Morgan has been chosen. There has not been in many years race for the United states senate which has attracted such univer- sal attention in this state, and Alabama is assured, 1t matters not which candi- date might be the choice of the people, of two of the greatest representatives In the national congress. .. s...a-a.4.. AUBREY MAXWELL.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
RACE TROUBLE IN NORTH CARO-
 LIMA

Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 9.-At Bessemer City, a station on the Air Line division of the Southern railroad. a few miles south of Charlotte, white man named Crenshaw. in passing through a negro settlement was assaulted by negro named Banks Policeman Jenkins at- tempted to arrest Banks, who resisted. In the fight that ensued Crenshaw shot and killed the negro. Much excitement ensued and later the policeman shot a negro named Sam Moore painfully, but not seriously, Moore having first fired at him. The coroner has the matter in hand and all is quiet. There was no riot fhprp
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
LORD MAYORS SHOW.
The Old and the New Blended in the
 Gorgeous Parade.

The Old and the New Blended Tn the
 Gorgeous Parade.
 London, Nov. 9.-The lord mayors show, marking the installation into office of the new lord mayor, MT. George Eau del Phillips, started from the guild hall at Il o'clock this forenoon. The wealth CT was bright and sunny and the crowds which lined the streets through which the peagant passed were enormous. The procession was more of the nature of a military parade than usual, contingents of regulars, volunteers, cavalry and ar tillery being included in the line. Among the features of the show were cars con- taining illustrations of, the uniform worn in the British army within the last cen- tury and similar illustrations of those in the navy during the same period. There were also stage coaches containing men and women in the costumes in vogue in 17s6. These were followed by the mo- tor cars now in use as street coHveyances and behind them were Sallegoric cars de- scribing the history of the city of NLon- don. The entire show was of most gorgeous character.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

sue of the entire session. Then 1t is that a United States senator will be chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the expiTa- tion of Senator James l.. Pugh's ferm. The law regulating the election of United States senator provides that such ballot shall be cast on the second Tues day after permanent organization. For this reason the legislature seldom goes into permanent organization before the day after converting, that more time might be had in considering this impor- tant action. So it is, that should the leg islature organize on Wednesday, the 11th
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

Raleigh, N. C., Nov 9.-The legislative election returns have at last been re- ceived, They show the composition of the legislature to be sixty-eight republi- cans, .rfifty-eight populists, forty-three democrats. There is tie In one county, Jackson. A popuist was elected in Hyde by only two majority. National democratic Committeeman Josephus Daniels says that in at least thirty coun- ties, members were elected by less than fifty majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
NEWS AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, oNv 9-Secretary Her bert has received the following message from New York navy yard regarding the sinking of the Texas: "The Texas IS In 20 feet of water Both engine rooms and compartments are full of water This was caused by the bursting of the star board injection valve, as near as can be discovered. The Chapman Wrecking company are now alongside pumping. The ship is lying easily in mud alongside the cob dock just asten of the Yer mont. No. dry dock is being prepared to receive the Texas just as soon as she can be fioated. The probable cause of the accident is due to the breaking of the yoke that holds down the starboard main injection valve, whereby the valve has taken water through the ship"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
A JUDGE ON TRUSTS.

Indianapolis, Nov 9.--Judge Baker, of the United States court, late this after noon granted a restraining order in the case of c. s. Bmmkramp. of Cincinnati, against the American Wire Nall trust. Judge Baker said that the trust was monster to seek to prey upon the whole American people, and which 1t is the duty of the courts and the makers to come down upon with an unsparing
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

tion Is the paramount issue now and is attracting more attention than anything else, even before the legislature con venes. The second in importance is the election of president of the senate, and then speaker of the house. It seems to- day that Hon. Francis L. Pettus, who holds over as president of the senate, will not be opposed for that place, unless
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
TENNESSEE RETURNS.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 9.-Only twelve counties have made official returns of the recent election. From unofficial, but re- liable sources the vote in this state will give Bryan a plurality of 15,000 to 17.000; Taylor, democratic candidate for Gov ernor, will beat Tillman from 5000 tq 5000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
THE DEADLY FOLDING BED.

Chicago, oNv. 9.-Warren D. Mason, president of the Chicago Acetylene Gas and Carbide company, was killed this morning at his residence by folding bed. MT. Mason arose to see what time it was, and in getting back into the bed jared it so that the top fell on him, breaking his back bone
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10

sARoNY. THE PHOTOGRAPHER. ! New York, Nov, 9.--Napoleon Sarony, the veteran photographer, was found dead in bed today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-10
VIEWS OF ENGLISH PRESS.

London, Nov. 9-The Daily News. com menting tomorrow upon Lord Salisbury's
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01
THE SUBSTITUTE NOT APPRECIATED.

Many owners of oranges grove in Florida
says the Metropolis. are hard at work to
bring their trees back to bearing. and have
hopes within year or two of having them
again as productive as before the freeze Of
last year. Other owners are offering their
grove property for sale at sacrifice. One
thing that can be safely estimated is that
Florida oranges for the next FIVE years will
sell for more than they have ever before.
Their scarcity this winter has been fully
realized. The substitute of foreign fruit
has not at all satisfied the orange eating
public, and people have come to the con-
clusion that there is no substitute for the
Florida fruit Right here in Jacksonville
the foreign fruit can be purchased at ~
cents per orange, while good home fruit is
held at 10 cents each. and they are sold at
this high price, which is evidence of how
they are sought for and appreciated.
Those who can should hold on to their
groves and restock them. as it will pay
them better than selling at low price.
The people are bound to have Florida or
anges, and for years the demand will ex-
coed the supply and prices will prevail
that will satisfy all growers.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

ticultural Society at Bolton. Texas. an ap.
peal was made to the people of that town
to promote the success of canning factory
which had been established there. The
succeed right upon its merits, but in addi-
ton to that it was to the interest Of all
parties concerned to promote such factories
owing to the incidental good that they did
the community. This factory was paying
the highest prices current. both for products
and labor. and some of the produce brought
to the factory was not of the first quality,
but to avoid disappointing the farmers
such material was bought even where it
was known that the results would be un-
satisfactory. Beans. corn. cucumbers and
tomatoes were bought in considerable
quantity and Notwithstanding these losses
the factory will pay dividend. They
claim that their success has been such that
they can raise enough garden truck in that
vicinity to run five more factories of equal
capacity, and that with their enlarged ex
perience they can avoid the mistakes of the
last season. The factory has employed
from sixty to seventy women and children
during nearly half the year. boys of IL to
ID years of age earning five cents an hour.
and women and larger boys ~ cents an
hour. These latter have been working
fifteen hours a day. The work is easy.
and the laborers merry and happy. One
woman, 60 years of age. is said to earn
s.. 50 per week. the easiest money ever
earned in her life. This particular factory
cost about IS. 900, of which one-half was
spent in Bolton in labor and material used
in constructing the factory. while only
So, 500 was spent abroad for machinery.
This experience at Bolton should be very
suggestive to the farmers throughout the
gulf States, where such vast opportunities
in the same direction are numerous.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01
Southern Forage Crops.

The production of forage and hay on
Southern farms is greatly on the in
crease and the importance of such crops
is lust beginning to be appreciated.
KAFFIR CORN.
This is one of the non saccharlne sor-
ghums and has been grown in the South
for several years in small way by q
few. Attention has been called to 1t
lately by the agricultural press of the
country as q valuable plant for sections
of the country liable to drouth. The
seed or grain is of the same size as sor-
ghum and its general cultivation is the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

Over 1900 pounds Of fish, including
large sea bass, trout, whiting, sheep
head, pompano, young drum and q
sprinkling of mullet, etc., was the result
of SEEMING the ocean off Anastasia beach
one evening recently.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

WHAT I wrote last year about my Seeding
w Sweet Potato brought me q large cor.
respondence Another year confirms my opinion
of it's productiveness and fine quality, so now
offer it to the public at One Dollar crate. DUD-
LEY w ADAMS, Tangerine, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

OMOOTH CAYENNE. Abbaka, Enville City,
and Sugar Loaf suckers and slips for sale; all
grown at my Indian River Pinery. Address,
CHAS. I'll. ROWLAND, 1882 Chapel st., New
haven, Conn. 81
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

DUD WOOD - From so varieties of bearing
ID Orange, Lemons and Grape Fruit trees. Also
Rough Lemon, and Sour Orange Seedlings for
sale. Nursery trees budded to order now for
future delivery at low prices. Address, W. K.
TRIMBLE. Braidentown. Manatee Co., Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

ORANGE, Lemon and Grape Fruit Budwood
~ for sale, in small or large lots; 20 varieties
Orange buds. Lemon, Grape Fruit. Send
3-11tf
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

DUDWOOD-An leading varieties OF Orange.
ID Lemon and Pomelo. Write and state num-
Der and variety you wish. and get prices for
spring delivery. Sour Seedlings for sale. J. w.
& F. d. WAITE, MAGNOLIA NURSERIES,
Belleview, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

OrANT BEGGAR WEED. Extra Cleaned.
VI Graded seed. 40 cents per pound, by mail
post paid. Prices per pound {. o. b. as follows:
10 to 200 pound LOTS Is cents: 200 pound lots and
over. 20 cents. Cash with order. EXCELSIOR
SEED FARM, Edgar. Putnam Co., Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

Jersey RED PIGS.-A few Jersey Red Pigs
- for sale: aged two to ten months; males and
females; bred from good stock; prices from 81 to
$40. o. CLUTE, Experiment Station, Lake
City, Fla. ga
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-01

RUDwOOD FOR. SALE, Drake Point Grove
O Now is the time to order and be ready for
the first now of sap. Get it from budded, bearing
trees fifteen to eighteen years old. The following
varieties on hand: ParsOn Brown. Harris, Cum
ningham, Phares, Sanfords Mediterranean,
Riverside Navel. Drake Star. Jaffa. We also have
q limited supply of large Grape Fruit buds Price
of above varieties, S. per 1000, 75c per 100, de-
We ed. Address, DRAKE POINT GROVE,
Yalaha. Lake County. Fla. 5-12-96