Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-09

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. S.-(Staff Cor
respondence)-A faint odor of violets
came from the gallery thfs morning. The
closing days of the first term are bring
ing throngs of fair visitors, and some
of the eloquent members of the house
connot constrain themselves, even in the
face of the fact that the calendar is not
yet cleared and the time is short.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Jen-
kins, of Wilcox, urging our representa-
tives in the national congress to do all
in their power to bring about recognition
of the rights of the struggling Cubans
by the President and congress of the
United States.
This resolution brought forth feeling
appeals from the author or the resolution,
Mr.. Jenkins; Mr.. Heflin, of Chambers,
and Robinson, of Mobile. These are
three or the most talented members on
the floor and the house never grows rest
less under their remarks. The closing
words of Mr.. Robinson brought forth a
burst of applause from the assembly.
The resolution was adopted without op-
position.
A SLIGHT SENSATION.
Immediately after all eloquence had
been exhausted on the Cuban resolution
Jack Hearn, (populisO, of Choctaw, arose
to point of personal privilege, and in
trembling tones stated to the speaker
that he had received q communication
purporting to have been signed by the
chair and wished to know if the speaker
had attached his signature to such a
document.
What is the document ?" asked the
speaker.
There are two notes written upon the
same Slip" said Mr.. Hearn. "The first
is addressed to the speaker, with my
name forged, then the reply of the
speaker. The first reads
Mr.. Speaker, If you forget to bring
your gun with you this morning, 1 will
lend you mine. (Signed Hearn. of Choc-
taw.'
There is attached to this note a reply
as follows:
81 do not posses such weapon and
as l feel in great danger will be under
many obligations to the gentleman from
Choctaw for the protection of his.
(Signed) Speaker
Now, wish to know, Mr.. Speaker, If
you signed that note" said Mr.. Hearn.
with quivering voice.
II did," coolly replied the speaker.
'Hearn"" asked the gentleman from
Choctaw.
1T was handed me by page" said the
speaker
What page?"
II do not remember now which one
handed it to me-
You thought 1 wrote it, did you?" de-
manded Hearn.
II did, and that is my reply
II hope the man who forged my name
to this note will have the manhood to
arise and say So" addressing his remarks
to the house.
The speaker used his gavel, and in a
determined voice and stern expression,
said:
"Since the gentleman from Choctaw
seems so anxious l will say that l will
meet him with pistol at the recess to-
day and we will settle this matter"
Il wish to settle 1t peaceably, Mr..
Speaker. / have fought over seventeen
states and have never found a man l
could whip yet" Gaughter.)
Capt. John Burns, of Dallas, the in
vineble, arose to a point of personal
privilege and wished to- know if the pistol
was loaded.
Mr. Cameron, of Sumter, moved that
the pages be appointed committee to in
vestigate the matter.
The matter came up seriously, but
went out in perfect farce. The wits of
the assembly had an opportunity to get
in their work and they seized 1t. 1t was
very evident that the note had been writ
ten to the speaker by "a funny man."
and the serious Hearn, or Choctaw, with
his usual senstiveness, thought his per-
son in eminent danger of a democratic
ball. The gallery enjoyed the joke. The
members enjoyed the Joke. Everybody
enjoyed the joke except Hearn, of Choc-
taw.
NEW BILLS.
The following bills were introduced In
the house this morning and referred to
appropriate committees:
H. B. 621, by Mr.. Davis-To prescribe the
duties and qualifications of attorneys and
counsellors at law and regulate their ad-
mission to practice in the courts Of the
state. Judiciary.
II. y. 622, by Mr.. Robinson-To incor-
porate the Central Trust company, of
Mobile" Corporations.
II. b. 623, by Mr.. Brandon (by request)
TO prohibit within five miles of Brook
wood, in Tuscaloosa county, the solicit
ing or taking of orders to be filled else
where, of alcoholic, vinous or malt liquors
or other intoxicating drinks or beyer-
ages, or fruits preserved in alcoholic
liquors. Temperance
H. B. 624, by Mr.. Meador-To amend
section 37S9 of the code Of Alabama. Re-
vision of laws
II. B. 625, by Mr.. Delchamps-For the
further regulation of theaters and other
houses of entertainment. Ways and
means.
H B. e2s, by Mr.. Wood, of Henry-For
the relief of w. A. McClendon. late sher-
if of Henry county. Ways and means.
H. B. 62S, by Mr.. Merrill-To prohibit
the sale or barter of any spirtuous, vim
Gus or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters
or beverages within the corporate limits
of the town of Clayton, in the county of
Barbour. Temperance.
H. b. 628 Also-To define and punish
common cheats and swindlers. Judi
ciary.
H. 3. 500, Also (by request)-To require
the judges of probate of this state to
keep a Textbook in matters of estates
where fees are allowed by law to be
charged. Claims and fees.
II. b. $50, Also-To amend section 1929
of the code OF Alabama. judiciary.
IN THE SENATE
ssenator Brewers bill requiring all pas
senger trains to stop at the station near
est each county site was unanimously
adopted.