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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17
WEDDINGS.
LEFESRE-poUGLAss.

LEFESRE-DOCGLASS.
TayiorviIle. ILL.,. Dec: 1s-Mr:. GuIlfoId Le.
fevre of EdinhurG and Miss Goldie Douglass or
Grove City will be married tomorrow.
LOUDER-MONEGAN.
Taylorville. Ill. Dec. ls.-Doctor o. \. lou
Township were married to-day.
CARTER-BEALS.
,Centraiia: Ill.,, Dec. 1s.-Mr George G. Car
ter and Miss Lille n Beais OF Odin were
married to-day.
sURvER-RECHNER.
O'FalIon, ILL.,, Dec. i6-Mr. Frank Surver and
1iss Louise Rechner. both prominent and we'll.
known residents Of this vicinity. were married
to-day.
wArr-McPHERsoN.
Galeua. Kaa., Dec. ls-Niss Douthitt McPher-
son. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.: A. H.. McPher-
son Of this place. was married tonight ~ the
home Of the brides parents to Mr.. ]. Bouldin
Watt Of Kansas City. No.
EOwDER-MoNEGAN
Iitchhefd IlI. DEC. 1a-Doctor Opsl H. Low
der Of Irvtng -and Mio Clara NoneGAn. Of, Mdl1i-
eonville were married at The tesidenos Of the
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17
HAuGHroN STILL HOPEFUL.
Counting on Police BOARD Resembling
Its Order Temporarily.

Its Order Temporarily.
Charley Haushton. proprietor of the
West End Club, announces that he will
hold both Forbes and Attell over in this
oity until Saturday morning. awaiting the
result of his v.eit to the Board Of Police
Commissioners when they meet to-mor-
row evening.
He states that he hopes to have the him
ORANGES to the bout removed by convin-
cling the board that both men are club
members and that the affair will be con-
Quoted in strict accordance with the rule
laid down by Chief Kiely.
Attell and Forbes kept UP their work
yesterday, each visiting the Business
Mems Gymnasium in the course Of the
day and using tho apparatus at that place.
Forbes patronized the place in the morn
ing hours. then withdrew in favor OF At
tell.
Harry announces that he will keep UP
his work throughout to-day and to,mor-
row and will then communicate with the
Kansas City club which IL ready to SHIFT
the bout there.
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CROW STEADILY IMPROVING.
Physicians State That His COndi-
tiOn Is Encouraging.

Attorney General Grow is steadily inn
proving. Doctor Given Campbell. who il
in daily attendance. stated last night that
there was every hope that he would en-
tirely recover.
Although cannot say how soon he will
be able to resume his duties. his condition
is very encouraging"
The Attorney General is at the home Of
Anton Stuever. No. 4e01 Magnolia avenue.
where he was taken several days ago from
the Southern Hotel
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brides parents. Mr.. and XIs. Thomas Monesan,
to-day. They will reside In Irving
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

tO-uAy. They VIII rSsIue IN II s'''s'
BUCHANAN-JENKINS.
Evansville. Ind, Dec 1s.-Mr. William l.
BUCHANAN and Miss Matte Jenkins OF Mad son
Vile. Ky, were married here this afternoon by
Magistrate II. r. Schrader.
KROESi.EIS-HAMMET
Koomin,ton Ill. Dec lS Mr.. Frederick
Ercrnl-in ard Miss Helen Hamni-tt. Doth Oh
Peoria were married here to-day.
HOKANSoN-REMELIr
oFsl!on. ILL., Dec l6.-Mr. T.. A. Hokanson
and Miss f'reda RenelIus were married at the
residence of th- brides parents to-day.
iAHO-BALI-ARD.
Ma shall. Ho Dec I6--Mr. T. ]. Yaho and
Miss Addi- Ballard. both OF wanamaker. were
married here To-day.
SMlTH-MASON.
Appleton city. No. Dec. is.-Miss Litter Ma
son. daughter Of l.. Mason president OF the
Merchants. Bank OF this city ana Doctor CLYDE
Smith OF Shelbyvilie were married here to-day.
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Paris Dec. 1s.-The stewards OF the French
Jockey Club have entered an appeal in the
case OF Tod Sloan. the American Jockey.
who obtained verdict OF costs against the
being warned OF the turf In connection with
Ros de Mai's winning the Prix de Diane at
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tourney In carded after the wishes of the
400 mi members Of the club.

Chris ward. who is handling Jack Keefe.
announced Yesterday that he would not let
his man fight St. Louis Tommy sullivan
except ut II pounds. As Frank Hart
states that this is not In accordance with
II previous agreement the match between
the men IL OF.
Sullivan likely will be-put OH before the
couuhia. athletic Club IN the near fu-
ture. Matchmaker Zimmerman stating
that h. would like to have some loca!
next entertainment. In ease either Tnft-
or Gayor IL not in trim for next week
Sullivan likely will be put on.
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CHRISTMAS GIFT OF $780, 900.
Crane Company's 5000 employees
Will Receive Average Of $50.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago Dec l6.-The Crane Company
will wish its employees merry Christmas
to the extent Of $zO.O00 in cash this year
This Is among the large Gums given away
by firms in the city.
1t Is said that on an average every work.
er for the concern will receive about so
There are 5000 men and women in the en-.
ploy of the company. 1t 10 announced
that all those who have worked In the
last twelve months will be entitled 10 .
gift
Accountants are now at work figuring
out the amount which each IL to receive:
and the gifts probably will be HANDED out
In the Christmas pay checks.
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CREscNT CITY SELECTIONS.

CRESCENT CITY SELECTIONS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New Orleans Ia. Dec ls.-Selecti0ns:
First RacALady Free Knight. Short Cake
Wreath OF Ivy.
Second Race-Homestead. Annie Max. Tiosa.
Third Race-Satire. Antitrust, Bessie Nc
Fourth Race-Huzzah. Elsie l.. Mauser.
Fifth Race-Mrs. Frank Foster. Little Jack
Horrer New York
Sixth Race-Mildred l.. Town Moor. Safety
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DR.. SchRElN Err
al6 chestnut g.. . 81. Louls, Mo.

Fhe RELIABLE Specialist
Cl.ee rgivete snd enru1.e dis.
$sssS.;; Log Manhood. sod. Nc ,s.s, ;osi
Wsakness. Nieht Loses. De
ullssat:aI DREAMS. Early De
91y. vaf1eoeela. results OF or.
rofo OF S1ceeoee. Urinary DIS.
go Qlss< structure. IN
ole1o g Kl6ney0 and Bladder.
81 0leod Poison. all etAees.
eocaelssev cured. 0ut-ef-town
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HANDBALL PLAYERS ARE BUSY. =
All Courts of st. Louis Gymnas si ma .
WOrking to Full Capacity.

Handball players are very active in
fbA.e .nov.bound dav. vben tn. nl,v,n.
-. 80 sn L. ~% ., =. "s.,.e" "n.n ~. pa. ns
sible. The five courts at the Missouri
AthI.,,c Ch,,, .ro T., ,n,.,a,, u..
so far no great player mas been turned
| out by the new club. and few good play
ers belong to it. Fftzporter. the crack
athlete of St. Louis University. Is much
youth 10 probably the best player with the
sort ball IN st. Louis. HIS surpassing skill
within the small courts is enough to make
good judges think that ne can beat the
Fftzporter has never been tried on the
regulation affair. but IL willing and eager
TO have n game on 1t. He Is a boy who
plays for sport and does not mind beating
ing would be somewhat Of treat to him.
F1tzporter met T. NJ Mafiitt. the athletic
star M the Ru.,n.s. Nan, cyrnaxi,,, nm
~ ' .Aen va nAiA'.u.'' VII
.ho NJ. "A. Y. court the other day ana de-
feated him with great ease. 81 to 3. q to
I and q to 10. He saw. that Mr.. Naf1tt
knowledRe OF Il he va ao,,ht. that ,s . cau,d
beat him. Mr.. Maffitt IL a fine player. uses
.wS S .reo ana clean swinging hand, fast
physical condition and there are certain
little taps and strokes which he plays
usm 1r,aa thsnr man nan MI. NJ Mamt game be-
VI kfes. Ihterest. f1t1porter would prob
Holy VIII tHISusn superior conditinn
tUS Sst W. ;, .m"i''t "ooio ne suited d! the
nara. Aass 'ah.
.r,. -.
Inc "eh VINO pay ON the small courts
where there are not any back or side
uaI,a erneci,lIy hocL ,,.,I. -.
"a"s' 'pe'1a', 'a.A "ahs nave not
nnucn chshee win the fellows who play
this occurred recently,
starter OF race horses. and Doctor Hamp-
shire. q well-known physician. were COR
sidered the star players OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
They went down 10 the Psstima court
and met two veteran nlevars ,ho Wars
sadly out of condition and nrsctice and
years they had NOT piayed han6Ssli still
Doctor E. J. Neveille. one of the veterans.
mao. mao no o., troupie @ wnatever @ IN serving the
shire Exceiiert nisve,s nn tn small na ,,a,,r,
with the rubber ball, they were totally
unable to do anything on the regulation
get an opponent out.
-.
Wlliiam Reilly, man weighing $50
pounds and of middle age. in unoue,tiop.
ANY Tue pest nandoaii payer IN 81. Louis.
Mr. Reilly took the game up in his thir-
ties. when he was becoming obese to an
unseemiy degree; He can probably shut
has given IN The aams 'o"!' '"'
Joe Tumaity, the plumber. was a very
nne payer ten years ago. as was William
en st n,,i. nan, nm fIass tnemselvss . IN
ella IS PLAYER OF lower class Doctor Ne
,iiis en- nr,ba ,,iy 80, S,nss. n ,S pe.oi .ne
in St. Louis to-day. though he ' has SiSSr SroWn
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Prize Winner neaa.

Lady fanciers Of pet doss ere extending sym
pathy TO Miss Clara Smith, Miss smith,s noted
French toy poodle. Prince Albert. has just died
At the advanced age OF Is yar6. Prince wao
| St. Louis shows. having won four frst prises
| and two specials.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17
GENERAL RACING NOTES.
Amounts Won BY Leading Horses On
the Eastern Turf Last Season.

Amounts Won by Leading Horses on
the Eastern Turf Last Season.
That there is money In horse racing for
some owners. II they have the right sort
| Of stables is evidenced by glance at
the list Of winnings on the Eastern turf
last season. While the 2 and year old
performers were the largest individual
| winners. some nice little sums were picked
| up in the all-aged division.
Hamburg Belle led the 2-year-olds. her
victory IN the Euturity putting her In the
onee IN she was ft ve I'M
was second. with $3.50. Aristecracy. who
won he saratoga Special; finished in third
Africander was the top notcher in the 3
year.old division. with a total Of S7l.0lO
shorthose was distant second. with 49,
W2terboy heads the fyear-olds. with
$61.s5O. His victories Included tho Suburb
an Renewal and the Brighton Handicap
keep the wolf from the % door this wi winter
with the colts winnings. Hermis won
SA.SO not counting the race at Saratoga,
In which he was disqualified.
McChesney and aunfire have the trivial
amounts OF 1890 and S1s.e75 to their re-
spective credits. As this represents the
earnings Of an entire successful stable on
be that their owners are not altogether
respondent over the performances OF the
animals.
Major Daingerfeld was contented with
the moderate sum OF Sl2 1856. and may have
trouble tiding over the winter unless credit
Ii good at the fesd store.
1t seems stranfe to think Of a steeple-
chaser In this country ranking well up in
the list Of winning horses. but Land Of
Clover. the 6-yeaS-old. won 81 no. Lava
tor, a 6-year-Old, won 81. 7l5 at steepie-
chasing! They hsadsthe lists. both on the
nat and IN steeplechasing. at their respec-
sN-- i
II Conferences among representatives Of.
tracks in the fat West, have resulted In
ran agreement BY which the tracks at Sc:
attic and Los Angeles, as well as the
course at Portland. Ore. will be gov
erned by the rules-of the California Jockey
Club. While the association was formed
last May. 1t was only yesterday that ,pA
GERS were elected; from the minor tf8fRi
to represent theif. courses in the. councils.
of the Jockey Club. .,n.op.
/. Az a result Of the movement. syndlcats
betting has been stopped at both Seattle
and Los Angeles or. at least, will soon be
stopped. The agreement will also result.
lin all probability. in improving the class
Of horses racing over the latter tracks.
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Weather raining: track sloppy.
INGLEslDE SELECTIONS.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Francisco, Dec. 16.-Selections:
First Race-Kickumbob. Adirondack Sue
Johnson.
Second Race-Iady Fonso Hainaul, Brick
Fowler.
Third Race-Ebony. Doctor Birasali. Sir Ap-
pleby
Fourth Race-Diderot Nixrette, Lacy Craw.
ford
Fifth Race-Fort Wayne. SANITY Florinei III.
Sixth Race-Elfn King. ESander, Orisius
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Of hi. bad races and seems to be of no

Of his bad races and seems to be Of no
The general public backed Bon Mot.
Cardinal Wolsey In the fifth race. The
Cardinal won by q head in hard drive
The pair outclassed the others. and II was
strictly two-horse race. a., ,... IN
The Messenger was SO much the 0eSt IN
the sixth race that he won by head after
being left at the post. getting cauSht III
the barrier at the st&rt and aitsr .nE oeinS
pocketed all the way around and forced
to run around every horse In the race III
the stretch.
CRESCENT CITY SUMMARIES
Weather clear; track fast. ...., ,ox
10 j. second: sid Silver. iG sMnde,. s. 70 !.
t@n Tommy Fosier. % Neither one. Hickory Corners,
The Pride Of Surrey. Irene Mac and kabyi also
sscond race. one and one-fourth miles. selling
The BSS1y lS Min6n Mndes '9 ..esSa Soa Hay
Tims 2:la Is. whi,morr. charles y. Ravino.
Third race. six turlonssMorn.ns Star, ~ y.
u raGs t. a,n Toni Hrn; Mr ,,S ,H Mieh
Pos:r. fsss 10 Away. to THE and
RomanelD. to !? won: y Mynh,s;;r; 1872 tJG'n; =:
J. ,srd sS 'ssGns: %e ase0fss saa
bard Of Avon, Captain CASTOR. Asheola. Alpaca
Fifth race six furlongs-Cardinal Wol-ey.
Michaelsl. 6 to 5. second: Major Msnsir, Il.
Cannon, 100 to !. third. Time l:l5 :.s: Ocla-
Memories. Spencerian. Buglehorn. Bonnalie
and Truant also ran: IT,. u..,~.r
IO4 (H. Phillips. 8 TO l. Won; Lee King. u
lJenkins) % to l. second: Pompno. 80 tCraw.
ford) Is to l. third. Time, l:43 40. Commena.
Fairbury. Weird. Havel. Water Tower. Miss
Golightly Circus Girl. Mary Moore and H. l..
Coleman also ran.
TO-DAY'S CRESCENT CITY ENTRIES.
First race 81 furlonr1.
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EVANSVILLE. IND.-Local capitalists
headed by Eli d. Miller. will erect new
furniture factory on the Belt Line at the
edge OF the city. The factory will be in
operation by cary spring.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17

Trains leave Union Station II 10, LIS, a.O6
2:62 Washington ave-. 12:66. LA. 3:14. 3Oi
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17

The Selects Of st. Louis defeated the Bow
mans OF BelIevilIe in 4 Rugby game At Belle
Vile last Sunday by score Of = to Q.
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we.t End Money order Company

Open to-day. Will receive and transmit
money on ali foreign races. Take Subur-
ban cars to Morische's Grove. 67OO Maple
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17
n.,.s.e Releesed bz Chi.a.e Cubs.

Menefee Released BY Chicago Cubs
Chicaso. Dec 1s.-John Menssee: pitcher Of
the C'hicaxo National League Baseball Cluo,
was reieased to-day by President Hart. Meme
fee. 1t Ia understood will devote his attention
TO busne1S.
Lincoln In the Western LeaGue.
Lincoln Neb., Dec 1s.-Lncoln to-day raised
enough money to enter tho Western basebah
League. 20 90
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17

UaIIeHs1 tNS9VeU Uy nIatt. hoUR Kf9e.
$l.oo PER WEEK for Treatment.
Ton could buy no batter for SO week.
Consultation nee. call Or write Hours: q
-. to .. N. SuEdaya 10 q N. to p. a.
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Royal Bowlins Team Won.
ROYALS.

Mexico. NO.. Dec. 1s.-rhe Royal bowling
team defeated the Kingdom team in Fulton
last night at ton pins This scores:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-17

Following the demonstration around the
judges stand Of the Crescent City track
last Monday. stewards Of that course de-
cided to rule of the leaders In the scenes.
But one Of the participants presented him
self ut the course Tuesday, and he was re-
fused admission.
r. D. Walsh, we'll known in local racing
circles. will depart tomorrow for San
Francisco. where he will remain all win
ter b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-24
CHARGE IS MADE AGAINST QU|GG Congressman LesSIer Before h.
 vestigation Committee WAS ANXIOUS FOR HIS VOTE Quigg Makes Statement, In Which He Says He Has No Interest In HoI-
 land Boat Company-De. i! nes the Charge.
WAS ANXIOUS FOR HIS VOTE

Washington, January 23.-The house committee on naval affairs began the in- vestigation authorized by the house in consequence of the charges made by Rep resentative Lessler of New York during a resent session of the committee on naval affairs that he had been approach ed with an offer of money for his vote in committee in favor of the construction of the submarine torpedo boats. A brief secret session was held prior to the open ing of the inquiry, at which the method of procedure was continued.
 Among those present during the hearing today aside from the committee and press representatives, were ex-Senator J.. M. Thurston, who appeared as counsel for the Holland torpedo boat company; Lemuel E. Quigg, formerly a member of the house from New York; ex-Senator Epha Hunton and Delacey Nicoll, an at torney from New York.
 Representative Lessler was the first wit ness and his examination occupied the greater part of the days session. In his
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shops and bucket shopping within this state. Mining and manufacturing.
 By MT. Manor (with notice and prooD.- To provide for a janitor for the court house of Montgomery county, and to de- fine his duties and regulate his pay. Peni- tentiary and criminal administration.
 By MT. Goodwyn-To make an appro- priation for the improvement of the state capitol building and grounds and for the acquisition by condemnation or purchase of the real estate south of and adjacent to the present capitol grounds, and for the erection or acquisition of any neces- sary additional building or buildings for the use of the state. ana 10 provide a building commission to have control an. supervision of same. Referred to commit tee on capitol and grounds.
 By Mir. Handley-To provide for and regulate elections in the state of Ala bama. Referred to committee on priv ileges and elections.
 By MT. Strother-To fix the reasons for which juries engaged in the trial of criminal cases may be discharged by the presiding judge. Revision of laws.
 By MT. Ballard-To authorize the state auditor and county commissioners in the state to refund taxes erroneous1y as- sessed and collected on real estate. Ways and means.
 A number of bills were placed upon the calendar.
 Bills Reported.
 Among the number of bills reported was one from the appropriations to appro- priate the and per cent funds in the state treasury to the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad company, to which a charter was granted by the general as- sembly in 1S93 was among the important bills favorably reported.
 H. B. 39 was taken up, read third time and passed; ayes, 9S: nays. O.
 This bill makes the probate judge custo- dian of funds set apart under exemption laws for minors or persons of unsound minds. not having general guardians, to the amount of $1O0. The bill was present. ed by MT Simpson of Lauderdale.
 IT. B. 17-By MT. Parker of Cullman- To repeal an act to regulate the letting of contracts by the commissioners court
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of said county for erecting or repairing public buildings and bridges, was next taken up and passed ayes, 92; nays, 0.
 H. B. IS, by MT. Parker of Cullman- To repeal an act regulating time for holding Commissioners court In Culman county, was ordered to third reading and passed; ayes 92; nays, 0.
 H. B. B, by MT. Benners-To empower the board of revenue of the counties in the state having more than forty thous- and population to make appropriations for the care, maintenance and support of sick or wounded persons, who are una ble to provide for themselves in any hospital maintained exclusively for the care of the sick or wounded within the limits of such counties. was not consid- cred.
 An amendment by MT. Arnold to make the bill apply to counties with 1000 pop ulation, was adopted. The bill as amend ed was passed ayes, 9S; nays 0.
 H. B. 76. by MT. Brown of St. Clair-To authorize an election to authorize the issuance of road bonds was taken up.
 First Real Opposition.
 This bill was the occasion for the first real opposition from any member to bill. MT. London opposed the measure sim ply because he said that it was a local measure. He had no objection to the measure if the people of Sl Clair wanted it, but he merely desired to go on record as opposing any and all local legislation that could be met by a general bill.
 Mir. Goodwin said that he did not think that the measure could De acted upon by the house within the limits of the constitution, as he thought 1t in conflict with that instrument
 MT. Bogart of Jackson believed with Mir Goodwin.
 Mir. Brown, the author of the measure, explained that the measure merely au- thorized an election to determine whether bonds should be issued. MT. Goodwin withdrew his objection. MT. Foster of Tus- caloosa argued that the measure was not in conflict with the constitution, as the legislature could authorize the issuance of bonds. after an election in any county had so voted.
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On account of the absence of the author bills IS to 26 inclusive, were informally passed out of courtesy to the author who was absent. Senate bill No. 12 was like wise passed.
 Police Commission Bill
 Senate Bill No, 6, for the establisbmens of police commission for Montgomery. was put upon it's third reading Senator Screws stated that this was a local bill and was revival of the measure that passed two years ago, but on account of some clerical error wbs imperative. Senator NeSmith inquiredsif if this was not m erect an amendment fo the charter of Montgomery.
 Senator Screws met the argument. giy- ing all the technicalities. The bill was read third time and engrossed. It gives power to the police commissioners to appoint or or discharge all officers ex- cept the chiefrand captain, who are to be apointed as at present.
 The commission has power to make rules and regulations for its government
 The members of the commission can not hold any other office in the city The salary of the members is $120 per year. The board is to meet on the first Monday in each month. The bill passed.
 MT. Powell of Butler voted against the bill and explained that his reason was that he did not believe it constitutional.
 S.. B. No. 44.-To provide for the cleo ton of justices of the peace and con stables in precincts 1, ?, 3, 4. 5 and G. in county. The bill was read and passed. The object of the bill Is to reduce the number of justices from about dozen to s. MT. Screws stated that a bill was coming from the other side of the house to abolish the office of ex- offcio Justice of the peace. Senstor Bullock introduced a bill to make solicitors elective.
 The senate held an executive session for the purpose of confirming the appoint ments of Drs. Gaston and Bondurant as trustees of the Insane hospital of Ala bama. After this a caucus was held, whicI chose MT. Cook doorkeeper of the senat gallery.
 The senate then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-24
AcetyIine Gas Engine ExpIodes,

Selma, January 22-(Special) )-What came near being serious accident oc- cured tonight to Ed Hogg, popular young man of this city.
 A negro boy named Williams was hold ing light while MT. Hogg attempted to fill an acetyline machine. For some reason an explosion took place and Mir. Hogg and the negro were slightly burned The fire department soon extinguished the flames.