The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
LEGISLATORS
REACH MOBILE
The Reception in Contrast 10
Atlanta Trip,
CITY TURNED OVER TO THEM
-
Brass Bands SerS,de, WhIb
oratory Poulsy Forth
THE FESTIWTIEsS ERg posTfeaEe
On Account = Severe Weather, But
Will Begin Today.
On Account Severe Weather, But
viii Begin Today.
GOVERNOR NOT WITH PARTY
The Lawmakers Are Ronored on All
Sides, and Their Money is Not
Accepted Cruiser Nash
vile Arrives in Port.

Mobile, February 13-(Special 1.-THE gen.
eral assembly of Alabama is in session In
Mobile today.
The special train bearing the legislative
party left Montgomery at o'clock this
morning in charge Of Colonel J. II. Fslh-
ner, of the Louisville and Nashville. Tho
train was made up of nve Pullman earn
and the private car of President Smith, of
the Western, which contains the families of
Colonel Falkner and his assistant. George
many Of the members to remain IN Mont
gousery.
The train left Montgomery in teznpsra'
ture Of degrees below xero. With hvs
hours run we found it In Mobile at - de-
gFtes above. However, there 10 heavy
coating of ice ard NOV here and all UNI
derfoot Is cold.
The members Of the state party are not
chilled, however Mobile has done hersen
proud The reception accorded the party
has been one of such warmth and hearty
appreciation that not a member has even
thought of the weather.
Money = Not Accepted
The doors of the city are open. Money is
not accepted from the members at hotels,
restaurants, saloons strest cars. barber
shops or theaters. There is contant meD-
ton of the contrast between this and the
Atlanta trip
There were 155 in the Legislative party,
containing about fifty ladies'. The COVER
nor was not with the party, which is uni
versally regretted. When the legislative
train reached Mobile it was met with the
booming of cannon and the music of a
brass band. There were thousands of
prominent citizens to greet the members.
The party was escorted to the Battle
House where an appetizing collation. was
served. Judge Price Williams welcomed
the party in the name OF the various busi-
ness organizations of the city.
He introduced President e. L. Russell of
the Mobile and Ohio railroad, who delivered
the address of welcome. Although the gov
ernor was not present, Mr. Russell paid his
administration a glowing tribute as the
best the state has ever enjoyed.
sponded in eloquent and happy manner.
Mayor Bush followed turning over the keys
of the city to the party Speaker Waller
responded behalf of the house. His
voice was so hoarse that he asked Mr.. Hef-
lin, of Chambers, to respond. Mr.. Hefin
did himself proud.
Speeches on behalf of the Mobile delega-
tion were delivered by Senator Lyons ara
Representatives Robinson, Lavretta and
Delchamps. The party was serenaded by
the Imperial band, of st. Louis.
On account of the severe weather the
Mardi Gras festivities have been postponed
until tomorrow.
The thermometer registered 1 degree be-
low zero here this morning-the coldest
weather on record.
Felix Second will arrive in the city to-
morrow at 1880, when the festivities will
begin.
The cruiser Nashville arrived in port here
today. 1t has been visited by many of the
members. KERSH.