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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
ON THEsTATUTE hooks.
Governor Tyler Signs An Additional Num-
her of Ellis.

Governor Tyler yesterday attached MS
signature to the following bills which
have thereby become laws:
TO allow DR.. l. b. Iuniey 10 estaDllsh
a ferry from Grayson's Island In Math-
ews county over TO the Mainland IN SAID
county across the Piankitank river
TO authorize the school trustees Oh
cIlutwood School District In Dickinson
county to issue bonds upon said schooA
district for the purpose OF completing inc
school house in said district and to au-
thorize the board OF supervisors Oh DICK
enson county 10 levy tax on the prop
erfv OF said school district for the pur-
nose of paying interest and dlscharsins
said bonds. ..,t
No authorize the clerk Of the school
hoard OF clintwood Town school District
10 take and report census OF ths
school population OF said district Tor the
year 1898. IT,.
To protect game and song birds IN the
county OF King william and TO prescribe
"a penalty Cor the violation OF this act.
TO permit T. +. Trotman 20 erect a
wharf on his land at Lone Pine Point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

\ PERNICIOUs PRINCIPLE
Nh Withcrs made vigorous attack
upon The bill lie said its effect would
b. 10 put Virginia into partnership with
"a private concern and the principle In
'oved was most pernicious one.
The passage of the bill would result in
bringing convict labor into competition
with free agricultural labor. while there
are thousands Of men out OF work and
anxious TO get employment. He did not
wish To see this thing done. and above an
things. he did not wish 10 see his state
engaged i'm partnership with a private
corporation.
II the LEGISLATURE was going 10 hire
convicts ont 10 private corporations TO do
farm work Nj Withcrs thought an cor
porations should be given am opportunity
% bid FOR them lie suggested that a
bin might be passed providing a charter
for Ire company and then If convicis
were to bc hired out AN act could be
passed giving the penitentiary board and
tho Governor authority and make con-
tracts for the hiring ont Of conVicts on
the best terms obtainable from companies
that wished 10 have their labor
MIR FLOODS ADDRESS
Mr. Flood mndc ana able fight in behalf
Of the bill and in opposition 10 the amend
mcnt. he said hc believed this measure
Was one I'm the interest Of agriculture
and that would cause results that would
b. Of great benefit TO The Commonwealth.
Ho told of what other States mad done
and were doing to encourage this indus
Try and said IL had been fully demon
stratcd that the sugar beets could be
grown successfully in virginia.
lie denied I'm vigorous terms that his
81 O. lg a.
convict labor into competition with free
agricultural labor. n 80 should have
such an effect he would never have Of
fered 10. lie wanted 90 know how this
labor could bo boz competition with any
labor when there was mo- sugar beet in-
dusiry m Virginia and no prospect OF
any unless Virginia should follow The
example of otncr states ana give 'n-
confinement to the industry. Those gen
tcmen who oppcs' this measure ON the
ground that IL would bring convict labor
INTO competition with free agricultural
labor were perfectly willing to hire the
convicts at 70 cents "a day 90 contractor
to build an addition TO the penitentiary
thereby bringing This tabor in'o compet-
lon with the honest and free workinsman
Hc was rot foo favor of this nor was he lh
favor of growing any product az the state
farm except such as were intended LOT
consumption boy the convicts.
The acmndm.nt was adopted and Then
Mr. Flood moved TO pass bog the Dill lh-
definitely which wa agreed to.
NOMuNATIONS MADE
Governor Tyler sent TO the Senate nom
nations for members of the Board OF
Visitors of the Central state Hospital
and the Normal and Collegiate Institute
at Petersburg. As the Senate did not go
into executive session the appointments
We're not given out to the press.
lt is said Mr.. julius Straus. of ths city.
is reappointod 20 the Hospital Board ana
that Mr. Ben T.. owen. Jr, the cover
nor's secretary. declined redppOintmcnt
10 the Institute Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
THE OTsTER INDUSTRY.
Bill Introduced by Mr.. Craig To Increase
the Revenue Of the state.

Mr. Craig OF Rockbridge. presented n
bill 10 amend Sections 2l37. 223s, 2lS9, 2ifS
and 2l5j OF The Code Section OF an act
approved March >. 1894, Sections 3. 6. s
ana 10 OF an act approved February p.
1892 as amended by an act approved
March 3. 1894 and 10 repeal Section 2llG OF
the code IN relation 20 oysters
The bill provides that owners or occu-
pants OF land having a waterfront suita-
bic FOR the planting OF oysters may he
assigned by tho inspector not exceeding
one half OF such ground II such ground
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Innk Lead Pipe.

Walter Kicks. oolored. Is under arrest
Bracket. ,N poo.
man and Robert Bowers, are under ar
rest al the Second station on tue charke
OF taking lead pipe from the mousse NO
62i High street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Marriage Licenses.

Marriages licenses have been issued by
,he clerk OF the Hastings Court 10 John
Morrison and Kate 5. Sullivan Charles
crakley Graves and LILY Grayson Eaton.
W. Walter Payne an snds iauds E
Hazelgroys
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Ladies' Wrappers.
Ribbons.
Sensational
Triumph Sale.

To- pieces OF Inc Taffeta SIX Klbbons.
( inches wide. I'm Roman stripes ana
Iie1 Sc T na% al p and &c. auan IOC
- pieces Fine Double Face Satin RID
bons. inches wide. in all the new and
leading shades, 20 at this sale lSC
LOT .s.... ............ss..s +''''''''''
Extra Fine Quality. Double Face Satin
Ribbons ~ inches wide In turquois ana
all The leading Ing. shades had regular &c 48c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
AN AMENDMENT KILLED 1T.
Bill 10 Incorporate Sugar R 6liTS Com
paDy Practically Defeated.
FBElLE CLERKS WILL HAYG SEATS.
Tho scnat" Reconsidcrs and Passes the
kizcr Delegate Newbcrne
Declared Entitled TO Ills Scat-Many
Acts introduced In the House.

iIil to incorporate the Virginia sugar Ike
anIug Company
Tho hU Instructed the Governor 10 hire
60 The company not less than 20 nor more
than icO able-bodlcd convicis and it was
this provision that furnished not only the
foundation. but Che Wnoic structure OF the
opposition
An amendment so Objectionable 20 the
patron Of ,hc measure was adopted. Mr..
liood finally moved that The bin be passed
lv Indefinitely.
Rcy. Dr Vandcrslicc made ihe prayer
90 thc opening Of tho proceedings OF the
senate.
House Dim amending the charter OF
Norfolk was taken mp ont of its order
end passed.
SEATS FOR THE CLERKS
Mr. james moved Chat the vote hy whlch
House hIu requiring s'orekccpers 90 pro
vide sclts n their stores for female
clerks was rejected hc rcconsidercd.
Mr. Hark-dale. who opposed The meas
uro yesterday. agreed 90 the rocommcnd'-
ton n order chat thc bin might come
un on ite merits.
Sir Op.e said hc did not make any
remark. ou Che bin Yesterday because
Doc Thought thc r8ilaniry of The Senators
,.,,,f5 t. erairarf 90 pass the measure
d.. rna.l. I'D, .loouert appeal TO the Senate
q, ,.,,r.. i+s cotton
Nfr unrl.1tl. stated that De did not
b.usra There was any necessity for such
"a l3U 4s Chat proposed and be- did NOT
mink 70 would boz enforced For one. be-
would prefer 10 pass 90 bii requiring per
sons employing ndy clerks 20 pas them
better wages
81 am willing however. 20 withdraw
nm objection to tho measure and 80 viii
not he tAe FIRST time ! have made myself
fool over ladies'" said Mr. Barhsdale
IN conclusion.
MIR OPlES WIT
Mt Flanagan said ne Was pleased 20
fcI fnc Senator from Augusta chat me
Republican side of the senate was nehihu
Dim Hu thIs nrht Iaufhifrl
"And q bone the Republicans VIII al
WAYS he behind mo. replied Mt opi''
and There was hearty laugh 20 the eN-
ncn-o of fhc Republicans.
Mss-re. LcCato and SouthaN urged me
Senate fo pass This measure. The former
stated chat snch law ms tna' proposed
was hN no means n'" Trims. FOR in most
of the big cities eior'k''prIs wore com
PEELED io provide seats upon "U.." '"'
lady clerks might r'si Whhe waning %"
customers.
NN o' 'he senator. .N'',' VT MOI ilH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Furs! FurS!

Entire stock reduced for a quick
clearance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
PREPARATION FOR THE RACES
Being Made for the Opening of the BIZ
cycle Track Next Monday Night.

The nshing touches on the bicycle track
at West End park are now being made and
everything is being put in readiness for the
opening races next Monday and Tuesday
nights. All of the flooring is now about
completed, and the roofs of the grand
stands are being put on rapidly.
All of the posts for the lights have been
put up, and the brilliant Kitson lights will
be attached ON them some time today, and
tonight all of the riders In the city will
have their practice under their rays The
posts will be 10 feet from the edge of the
track on the inside, an ample distance to
prevent coll sions with posts There will be
twelve lights altogether. or one every as
feet.
All of the riders in the city, professional
and amateur, who intend competing next
week, were out again yesterday afternoon
practicing on the track, and some excellent
time was made. There will be practice
races both today and tomorrow,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
'SHANTY" MALONEY
DIED FROM DRINK
Member of First Alabama in
Company A
WAS TAKEN OFF STREETS
Wednesday Night, But Seemed Improv-
ed Yesterday-Ate Supper Last Night
and Remarked That Milk Was
Better Than Beer.
WAS TAKEN OFF STREETS

Death claimed its sixteenth victim last
night from the ranks of the First Alabama
regiment. This time it was Frank Maloney
of Company A, more Familiarity known as
"Shanty" Maloney. He died of apoplexy
about 9:45 in the Jefferson volunteers ar
mory, which adjoins the general hospital
of the regiment in the Rifles armory.
Maloney was taken off of the streets
Wednesday night in a state of complete in
toxication, and at the hospital ii developed
that he had a heavy case of delrium ire
mems.
Yesterday morning he was greatly i'm
proved and showed signs of recovery
quickly. Last night he ate a supper of
toast, milk etc., and ne remarked to DIR.
Gass how much he enjoyed the supper, say
ing that the milk was much better than
beer. About $3.50 o'clock DR.. Gass happened
to go into the room where Maloney was,
accompanied by DR.. Chas. Wheelan. They
had scarcely entered when Maloney was
observed to gasp for breath. Both physi-
clans realized at once that he was having
an apoplectic stroke, and they did every
thing possible for him. But he never show
ed the least signs of recovery and died in
dDOul twenty IlluuteS lie WAS d member
of the Catholic church, and Father O'Reilly
was sent for at once, but he arrived too
lite
Maloney was one of the most popular men
not only in his company but in the whole
regiment. Everybody liked him for his
good humor and affability. He was his
worst enemy and was in constant trouble
on account of his drinking proclivities. He
enlisted in the Woodlawn Light infantry
and went to Mobile with the regiment on
May l. Since that time he has been with
the regiment constantly, performing all of
his duties cheerfully, and has never been
sick day except when he was laid up
a spree.
Before he enlisted he worked in the Bir-
mingham rolling mill. He came here from
Youngstown, Ohio, though it is not known
whether he has any relatives living there or
not He was a member of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel work
ers His two tent mates during the war
were Jimmy and Johnny Reed of Gate
City.
There is another sad story in connection
with Maloney's death. He and boon com
panion named ZANZIBAR" Carney came from
Ohio to seek their fortunes in the south
land They were inseparabe and always
went together Carney was killed last Mar
di Gras in Greeners saloon by a negro
named o Brien, Maloney being with him at
the time And now Maloney, the second of
the two companions, meets his death in a,
semi-tragic manner.
The details of the funeral were not ar
ranged last night but 1t rs probable that
the ceremony will be held this afternoon at
Woodlawn cemetery with all of his COM
pany as an escort.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
GALLONS MAY
Be SWINDLED
Y. C. Hughes, Negro Murderer,
Seriously III.
CHANCES AGAINST RECOVERY
Lies in the Condemned Cell-His Form
Slowly Wasting Away from Dys-
entery-Was Captured After.
Five Years Liberty.
CHANGES AGAINST RECOVERY

Y. C. Hughes, the condemned murderer
now in the county Jail awaiting execution
on November IS, is desperately ill, and it is
possible that the gallows will again be
cheated.
Hughes is the negro who escaped from
prison in 1898 while under sentence of death
and was at liberty until few weeks ago,
when he was arrested in East Alabama liy-
ing under an assumed name. He was
brought back and after his identity was
fully established admitted that he was the
man. He was then taken before Judge
Greene and re-sentenced to hang on No
vember 49,
Since that time Hughes has been confined
in one of the condemned cells over the war
denis office in the county jail, and a few
days ago was taken sick. The county
physician was summoned and found the
prisoner suffering from dysentery, from
which he has grown constantly worse. The
sick man was at once removed to the jail
hospital and Sheriff O'Brien has provided a
special nurse to be with him night and day.
Hughes was convicted of the murder of a
negro woman at Bessemer, and at the time
of his escape his case was before the su-
preme court Oh appear, WHICH was ioiielteu
by HIS flight. After escaping he settled
down in East Alabama, and up to the time
he was re-arrested had led an exemplary
life, having married and Joined the church.
On account of this, as well as the circum-
stance of the murder of which he was con-
victed, an effort is now being made by j..
Y. Lipscomb, the attorney who defended
him, to have his sentence committed by
the governor.
It is the opinion of the Jail officials, how
ever that the prisoner will never recover,
as he is terribly emaciated and is growing
weaker every day.
Sheriff OBrien, as well as the Jail Off
Gals, are doing everything possible for his
relief, but 1t is doubtful with death staring
him in the face from another source wheth-
er the prisoner will assist nature in battling
against the disease, which in the event of
a fatal termination would thus relieve him
of a more horrible fate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
SOLDIER IN JAIL.
Will Hodges, a Private, Brought Over
From Admission

Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert Warnock
has returned from Admission in charge of
Will Hodges a private in the Third Ala
bama regiment, who is under indictment
for assault with intent to murder.
Hodges was Jointly indicted with Gilbert
Allen, another negro, charged with having
entered the house of Foreman Merrill, of
Oxmoor, on July IL, last, and when dis
covered by Mrs. Merrill, fired a pistol at
her. infiicting a dangerous wound Hodges
and Gilbert were arrested a few days aft
erward but on preliminary trial Hodges
was discharged.
It is said tnat new evidence has been
discovered against Hodges sufficient to
warrant his arrest
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
THE NATIONAL UNION.
A Local Council Organized in this City
Last Night

A large council of the National union was
organized in this city last night, making the
second council in Birmingham.
The National union is a social and bene-
fetal secret order with a membership of
nearly 5O,OOO distributed in over 700 councils
in most of the healthy states and cities.
The following are the officers elected by
the new council:
E. H. Cabaniss, ex-president.
vassar l.. Allen, president.
II. M. Beck, vice president.
w. T. Simmons, speaker
H. K. White, secretary
T. D. Howard, financial secretary.
Simon Klotz, treasurer.
W. C. Phillips, usher.
W. Mason, chaplain.
A. S. Montgomery, sergeant-at-arms.
c. S. Gauder, doorkeeper
R. H. Pearson, w. w. Wilkerson, c. M.
Mcmahon, trustees.
Col H. II. Cabaniss, of Atlanta, Ca, Is
the president of the order, and is one of
the most prominent men in that city. He
is business manager of the Atlanta Journal,
and is connected with many public enter
prises.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
FIRE IN THIRD AVENUE.
House Dec spied by Mrs. Letson Slight
ly Damaged.

At 11:55 o'clock yesterday the fire depart
ment was called to 1721 Third avenue, where
a house occupied by Mrs. d. A. Letson
ment got to work at once and soon had the
fire under control. The roof of the building
was badly burned and the household ef-
fects damaged by water.
The building is owned by Sidney ]. Hart
and Is fully insured. Mrs Letson carried no
Insurance on her household effects. The
prompt work of the fire department saved
the building from complete destruction and
also prevented the flames from spreading
to the adjoining buildings.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
MYERS is STILL AT LARGE
Intimated That He Is Still in the City
and Will Surrender.
COLLECTORS WORKED UP THE CASE
Hanlin and Lanier Testified That They
Saw Adams Drawing Spirits From
Cistern Room Guager Only
Has This Right.

Messrs. e. j. and ]. A, Oden, general
manager and secretary and treasurer, re-
speetively, of the Alabama Distilling and
Feed company who We're arrested charged
with a violation of the internal revenue
laws, were yesterday arraigned before
United States Commissioner r. A. MoseIey
and bound over to await the action of the
federal grand jury in the sum of $500 each.
The specific charge against the men is re-
moving spirits on which the tax had not
been paid
The evidence ON which the defendants
were bound over was given by Deputy
Collectors w. C. Hanlin and ]. F. Lanier.
who testified to having seen the defend
ants drawing spirits from the cistern room
of the dstillery at East Lake. Under the
law the storekeeper gauger is sole GUS
todian of the key to this department of a
distillery, no one else being allowed to en-
ter the place The witness further testified
that at the time they saw the defendants
in the place the storekeeper and gauger
were nowhere to be seen.
Waived Examination
After the examination of these witnesses
the defendants waived examination and
were released on bond.
A. +. Myers, the storekeeper and gauger,
fop>whom warrant has been issued, has
not yet been arrested.
1t is claimed that Myers is still in the
city, although the government officials are
inclined to doubt it. 1t was intimated to
the officers yesterday that Myers would
surrender, but he failed to do so.
The charge against the men is only a
misdemeanor, but under the violation of
the law in the manner charged means the
confiscation of the distillery
Deputy Collector Lanier, who assisted in
working up the evidence, is from Hunts
vile, having been sent here from that
point in order to allay suspicion.
1t is understood that the plant, which is
now in the hands of Collector ]. A. Bing
ham, will be turned over to United States
Marshall d. N. Cooper in few days,
required by law.
The defendants refused to talk about
the matter yesterday and the officials are
inclined to be uncommunicative
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
COURT RECORD.
Two Damage Suits Against the South
ern Railway.

David Lynn and Archie Pollock, through
their attorneys Lane & White, yesterday
entered suit in the circuit court aga INST
the Southern Railway company for $500
damages each.
The complaint alleges that while passen-
gers on train, having paid their fare, they
were elected by the conductor, who used
harsh words, and that they were compelled
to walk long distance to their destina-
ton.
Archie Dunn entered suit in the city court
against the same defendants for the same
amount on the same alleged statement of
facts
City Court
In the first division of the city court
the trial of the case of Jones VS.. the Louis
Vile and Nashville Railroad company was
yesterday suspended until this morning
account of the illness of P, G. Bowman.
one of the attorneys for the plaintiff.
In the second division all cases on the
docket for the day were passed.
Criminal Court
In the criminal court the following cases
were disposed of:
Celia Walker, assault and battery with
a knife; guilty.
VIII Winston, grand larceny; guilty.
Frank Hudson, burglary; gu lty.
Frank Hudson, assault with intent to
rape; guilty of the second count or the
indictment.
Circuit Court
In the chancery court yesterday the hear
ing of the pleadings in the case of the Bir-
mingham Water Works company against
the city were passed until Monday.
Chancery Court
The bar docket of the circuit court for
the fall term have been issued and are
being distributed from the clerks office.
The term begins on Monday, October A.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
~THE PLAY@

christmas Chimes" very pretty play
which arouses the sympathy of women and
children, was played by the Punch Robert
son company to a good house last night.
Under False Colors" drew a satisfactory
matinee crowd in the afternoon. The COM
pany will tonight present 1.-The Buckeye"
In every performance beginning tonight
Colonel Erwin Schillinger will assist the
"Dixie Four in it's vocal selections. A
repertoire company carrying the class Of
people and putting on the standard of
plays carried by Punch Robertson deserves
the liberal patronage of the people, and he
is getting it in Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Negro Brute Enters Room of a Woman
at Midnight.

News reached the city yesterday of an
ATTEMPTED assault near Woodward, Wednes-
day night, at a settlement named Sage.
A negro entered the house of Mrs. Sharritt
about midnight and attempted his fend-
ish crime, but was frightened away by the
Mr. Sharritt was away from home at his
Mr. Sharritt as away from his home at his
store about a mile away, and the negro
doubtless took advantage Of his absence to
attempt the deed.
Two negroes were arrested in Bessemer
Yesterday on suspicion but Mrs Sharritt
failed to identify either of them. At last
accounts the real criminal had not been
captured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
Fight Declared or

New York, October 6.-The Corbett-Mc-
Coy fight has been declared off. At meet
ing today of men interested in the fight,
William B. Gray, manager for Mccoy,
showed letter from David Nugent MANA
ger of the Hawthorne Athletic club of Buff
falo in which he stated that owing to the
many complications that had arisen, the
club had decided to call the match off.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
German Day.

The anniversary of the founding of the
first German colony in America at Ger
mantown, Penn, was celebrated In Biz
mingham by a big ball given last night by
TIE Concordia society at their hall on
enth street and Avenue d. A large num-
Der of dancers were present to enjoy the
festivities.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07

Father O'ReiIIey reported that one OF the
local architects had asked for more time
to prepare his plans and that Father Lam
non had written from Emmettsburg. Md,
that the time would be extended from Oc-
tober to Is.
1t was also stated that the DeBardeleben
residence which was leased for a temp
orary hospital would at once be fitted up
and placed in charge of the sisters,
Short addresses were made by Father
O'Reilley and others, who spoke encourage
ingly of the outlook.
Adjournment was taken until Thursday
night, October 20, when it is thought that
the committee corporation will be able
to report several large subscriptions.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-07
Postmasters Convention

Detroit, October 6.-Forty postmasters
from the first-class offices of the country
are here attending the first annual conven-
ton of the postmasters of the United
States.
After the appointment of several COM
mittees n organization, ETC., the conven-
ton adjourne-