Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
LOOKS LIKE A LITTLE FUN
The Struggle for Senator is
Fierce.
GEN. JOE WHEELER ON DECK
There is Movement on Foot to Increase the
School Fund.
= THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BILL
Is Being Pushed as Rapidly as Possible
Some New Appointments = The
Newspaper Gang = General
Assembly News.
GEN. JOE WHEELER ON DECK
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BILL

Montgomery, Ala, Nov 14.-(Staff Cor
respondence.) Since the time for the dem
ocratic caucus, for the nomination of
United States senator has been determ-
ined upon, the friends Of the various
candidates are beginning to give out
claims to the newspaper correspondents
of the strength of their respective leaders.
When the strength of each candidate,
according to their ardent supporters, is
summed up it seen that the Alabama leg
islature consists of about 800 members.
Most of the correspondents, however, are
endeavoring to preserve their reputation
as guessers by giving out no estimations
of their own, for it is a well-known fact
that the contest is very close.
No candidate will be nominated on the
first ballot. The opinion has been ex
pressed by some that-a regular Georgia
"tie-up" will be the result of the caucus
Monday night, while those who are close
to the leaders say that the caucus will
make quick work of the nomination., but
their opinion as to who the choice Will
be vary according to the degree of their
admiration for the different candidates
MR. FRANK PETTUS.
One of the most popular and prominent
figures among the lobbies and In the SEN
ate chamber is the Hon. Francis l.. Pet
tus, of Dallas. His devotion to the cause
of his father and his personal sacrihces
in behalf of the venerable old Romans
candidacy has made him even more
friends If possible, than he could claim
before this contest was ON. The Junior
Mr. Pettus, while one OF the most genlal
of manner and liberal minded men In
the senate holds himself in reserve that
commands the absolute respect and con-
fidence of all who come in contact with
him. Every minute of his time is en-
gagged in his legislative duties and the
promotion of Gen. Pettus' success, ana
yet he is always courteous and polite al
the numerous Interruptions of his friends
In this contest he is the same affable
gentleman as of yore, compromising MS
dignity to no man and courteous to all.
He has been of incalculable benefit to
Gen. Pettus in this senatorial race
IN THE HOUSE.
The house was called to order this
morning at 10 O'Clock by Speaker Glenn
ents and an eloquent and fervent prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Atkinson, of the
First Methodist church of this city. The
Journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved. The speaker appointed door
keeper for the gallery of the house at
salary of SO per day. He stated that
there were several applicants for the po-
sition and that while it was difficult for
him to choose, he had decided to give
the appointment to an old confederate
veteran from Fayette county, Mr.. s. b.
= Cain.
GOVERNORS MANSION.
The most important bill of the day was
introduced by Hon. w. w. Brandon, of
Tuscaloosa. The bill provided for
Governors mansion, asking an appropria-
tion of $4,000, and commission to con-
sist of Chief Justice Brickell and Attor-
ney General Fits, to select location for
the mansion. The bill was appropriately
referred and will very soon be taken up
for consideration.
OFFICIAL VOTE.
Montgomery, Ala Nov. H-(Special)-
The legislative canvass of the official
count of votes cast for Governor on Aug.
3 is as follows: