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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
NOT QUITE so PROGRESSJT

| Colorado calls itself one of the most progressive States, but it has apparent | ly discovered that it was little too progressive when it abolished capital
 punishment in 1897. It has only taken
 the State four years to become con- vinced that it made mistake and cap- ital punishment has again been made the penalty for murder in Colorado. It is said that the records of the police de-
 partments of the State show that dur
 ing the last four years there has been
 heavy increase in those crimes of
 violence which are likely to result in
 a trial for murder. The police also de-
 clare that, since the abolition of capi-
 tai punishment, more police officers
 have been wounded by the bullets of
 fleeing criminals than in the twelve years preceding its abolition. They say that during the last four years ev- cry burglar they have caught has been armed, and that this class of criminals has shown a disposition to use weapons with a freedom unknown before the passage of the act which put stop to hanging.
 When capital punishment was abol- ished in Colorado one of the arguments for its abolition was that life imprison- ment is a worse punishment than death, and that it would act as a deterrent more powerfully than capital punish ment had done. The fact seems to be that those who make up their minds to murder, or who murder without making up their minds, don't think much about punishment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
BOSTON BAKED BEANS.
Are They the Right Nourishment for
 Harvard Athletes?

Are They the Right Nourishment for
 Harvard Athletes?
 A Harvard student has written en- tertainingly on Fifty Cents a Week at Harvard" He says his chief diet was beans, "most wholesome, most nutri- tious, most satisfying commodity in the fare of the world," We'll there's no accounting for tastes. We knew col lege man who lived on bread and mo- lasses for month and found he had gained ten pounds; but we always sus- pected he used a penny in the-s slot scales. Andersonville prisoners made thirteen different kinds of soup from potato parings. During the battles around Richmond tall Mississippian was brought in desperately wounded, but furnishing. He refused every dain- ty offered. Asked what his heart craved he sighed and answered, Some waller greens with merlasses poured on to 'em." The combination of colors in his vegetable is startling, but he was presumably familiar with the products of his own soil. All of which would in- dicate that Boston baked beans are not in the field to remain without equally palatable rivals.
 But on the assumption of the liar yard man the apotheosis of the succu- lent bean explains some things hitherto mysterious. For lack of beans the Yale baseball contingent fell down grievous- ly before Captain Bill Reid's aggrega-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

crate and naercenary mendacity, advise their clients to do things which if done will subject them to legal penalties? The Court can protect itself, but who is there to protect the client from the lawyer who advises him to do some thing that he ought not to do?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants. Rents. and other smaii advertisements. One Cent Word each 'n- serfiou. Five Cents Word for full week (SeYen umesI.
 X nisplay advertisements. per Inch. one in, sertiou, $12O each subsequent insertion. ~ cents: one week, $3.2O; one noDth. SlO; one Obituary Notices. In prose or verse. 10 nRes, Deaths. and Funerals, 50 cents eaeD. Local Notices. 15 ceE.s per line.
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their own immediate business (ali matter to De Inob1ectionahle), and their contracts do not include Wants. To Let. For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

France still holds the record for na- tional debt. She owes $151 per capita. Great Britain stands second and owes $91 per capita. Germany is third, with a debt of $60 per capita. The United States has the smallest debt of all the great nations, and owes only BPS per Capita.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

l ' l did he not?' "Yes, indeed; he even insisted on re | maining in the house when l practicet my vocal exercises! Life. | Premeditated Disability,---"I'm afraid | of this half-ripe watermelon" We've all eaten some of fl" Well, I'll eat some, too; don't pro- pose to he left in condition to nurse the rest of you. u.'--Chicago Record-Her- aid. Teacher--Where is Chicago? Willie Tuff-Which one? Teacher-Why, there's only one. Willie Tuff-Come off! Dey's two teams-one in de Nash'nal league an de udder in de Philadelphia Press.
 Doctor-There's nothing serious the matter with Michael Mrs. Muldoon. I think a little soap and water will do him as much good as anything.
 Mrs Muldoon-Yis, doctor; an will Oi give it t'him befoor or afther his males? Glasgow Evening Times.
 Mildred (still blushing) Am I the first girl you ever kissed, Gordon?
 Gordon-No, my love, but you are the last.
 Mildren-Am l. really? Oh, Gordon, 1t makes me so happy to think of that Town and Country.
 T suppose said the doctor, as he carefully bound up the stump of Sam my's amputated arm, that you will not shoot off toy cannons on the next Fourth
 why not?" replied Sammy q have one arm left yet.'-Harlem Life.
 Tuner-Mrs. Wilkins left word that I should call and repair your piano.
 MT. Wilkins-Whats the matter with it?
 Tuner She says three strings are broken.
 MT. Wilkins (confldentially)-Loo here here's half sovereign. Break the rest of 'em.-Fun.
 Imagination Required ed-Bilkins-Your friend Scribbler seems to be always short of funds. If his books don't sell why don't you try him at office work when you need a new man?
 Boomer--No use A man who can't
  ton enough for the real estate busi- ness.-New York Weekly. a What is the matter, Tommy" ask ed the mother of the small boy in tears.
 "Tm lonesome. The other boys wouldn't play fair"
 What was the gamer"
 we were playing United States Sen ate. l resigned, and the other boys for got to coax me back, Washington Star.
 As it Is in Politics.-''I think we ought to get rid of that man" said the politi- cal leader.
 "Why?" asked the lieutenant.
 Well he's had the job long enough to become reasonably familiar with the work, and so we ought to put In new man. There's always the danger that a man may become so proficient that the public will be led to expect too much of others, and we must guard against it.' Post
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

prices caused by altera tions in the value of gold must necessarily be much smaller and must take place much more slowly than those caused by al- terations in market conditions or by Improvements in the methods of pro- duction and transportation.--Lond Telegraph.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
The inspiration Of n Hot Day.

Oh. the snow.
 The beautiful snow. It shivers and shakes as the blizzards blow; It zips in your eyes and 1t fiirts with your
 ears, And belts on your nose till 1t fetches the
 tears; And isn't it grand when q quart or a peck Of the beautiful snow takes Il scoot down
 your neckI Oh the snOw The beautiful snow! Isn't 1t nice on your fingers, though? Isn't 1t fine as the jolliest news When it drifts all around and gets into
 your shoes? And isn't it brazen, and isn't it bold? And isn't it frigd?
 Say,
 Isn't 1t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
cold?
Oh. tllp Icpt

Oh, the ice
 Magnificent ice!
 trice; It's clear as q jewel and solid as gold And isn't it lovely? And isn't 1t cold? It clogs up the bath-pipes as cool as you
 please, And wonderful icicles come with the freeze Oh, the ice!
 Magnificent ice! That time you fell down on it-wasn't that
 nice? And isn't it great when it forms on the
 street, And makes you cut capers to keep on your
 feet? And isn't it jolly to have and to hold? And wouldn't it freeze you? Say,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

King Edward has established new decoration, the Conspicuous Service Silver Cross, for warrant officers and Subordinate officers in the navy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY l5 CENTS A WEEK, 50 GENTS MONTH $3FoR SIX MONTHS, SC A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

Isn't Hove" queer? When Scott A. McKeown married Dorothy Studebaker of South Bend, Indiana, he gave her a 60,00O necklace and pearls and dia- monds valued at S1O0,OO0 He also threw gold coins to the San Francisco street Now she is in the courts for a divorce. She says that he has been cruel, and that he has not provided for her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL. Jssued Thursdays, Ono Dollar a Year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16

THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co
 OFFICE 400 STATE STR EFT.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
Good Table Linens
 And Towels, That
 Don't Cost Much.

We've never offered a better dollars worth in our Linen and Do- mestic store. Women who are we'll posted are always interested in a Gamble-Des mon d-CO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-16
Isn't it
PR LM EDITATED.

cold! Josh Wink i'll the Baltimore American.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
THE MAY FESTIVAL
 ASSURED SUCCESS
Story of the Progress of the Enterprise Told on the
 Box Sheets

The story of the progress of the May Festival concerts of April 30 and May made on the box sheets at Parkers drug store on First avenue yesterday is a short one, but is one of thorough satisfaction 10 the management.
 Two hundred and four seats were re- served and $110 came into the treasury in cash ,the other tickets, which were pre- sented for reserved seats having been sold heretofore. The cash receipts demonstrate an active interest in the concerts among persons who have had not heretofore con- sidered the matter
 Red-headed as the box sheets were two or three days ago, they are much more so now The hint to the public that it was high time to secure choice seats if choice seats were desired is rapidly securing the available space left. The hint holds bet ter still today. The box sheets are there and speak for themselves.
 The May Festival is a success, and this without taking into consideration the sale on the days of the concerts or the money to be derived from the gallery, where there are no reserved seats.
 Thomas has the best orchestra in the world Birmingham knows it. The local chorus is superb. The public library is to be the beneficiary.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
WILL USE PEAT.
PhiladeIphian Has Succeeded In Max
 ing Use of Power.

Mexico City, April 25.-1he fuel ques- tion is always one of great importance here and during the past twenty-five years a number of companies have made futile attempts to utilize peat which Is found in large quantities in the valley of Mexico A party of Philadelphia capital fists will inaugurate a system for the successful employment of this peat In the generation of heat and power Wm A. Stern of Philadelphia has been con ducting for year or more experiments looking to the utilization of this product. After carefully studying the subject and availing himself of the best talent avail able both in Europe and America, his tests have finally resulted in demon- strating beyond doubt that peat is adapt able for the generation of power with commercial efficiency of over 60 per cent of that of the best bituminous coal.
 Having acquired all property rights in these peat beds. as well as concessions --for laying electric wires from peat beds to fisls. and near by cities MT. Stern left last night Nfor Philadelphia to complete the details of a plant to be erected here. This means much to industrial enterprises generally, but it is matter of vital inn . saQrtsnce to those of Mexico, as coal costs k. sb,n average price of $20 per ton,
 -,s-1he quantity of peat equivalent in wea'ng value to ton of coal can be de- talred for s2
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
Gvfe's GvttAe 9vaoeGles
BY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

hackman. why not take the burden ef 1t falls on yo? He se'd. iedge. dat he wanted his money an he whistled fur de perlice."
 'It was the police and not his money he was whistling for?" asked the judge.
 "Yessir. l didn't mind him whistlin' fur his money. I didn't hab no trunk. cider, jedge. My dearly frien' got de trunk an taken 1t ter Mobile las week. Fac ob de matter is, jedge, nebber war in his hack,
 La! iedge sure did driv' dat nigger," exclaimed the hackman.
 "Jedge," said the defendant. dat nigger couldn't git CT witness tween here an heaben ter prove dat war in his hack"
 An officer here testified that the hack man had credited the defendant and that when the defendant wouldn't pay he had him arrested.
 That being the case" said the judge, ''I will dismiss the case, and tax the hack man with the costs. One or the other of them ought to be in the penitentiary for perjury. Whichever of you can get wit nesses to prove that the other has been lying. bring them up here and l will con- vict him if the evidence warrants 1t.
 "Yessir." said both the hackman and the defendant, as they went their way to find witnesses to swear each of them into taiI
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Cumberland Park.

Nashville April 25.-Balmy weather and a fast track were the conditions at Cum berland Park today The attendance is conservatively estimated at 3O00 and the ring had a heavy play, the books having the better of it. But one favorite scored, and among the winners was Annie Lau- reta, against whose chances as good as 60 to was laid. The feature of the day was the Belle Meade stake for two-year- old Allies which Balance All, owned by W. H. Jackson, Jr, of the Belle Meade stud, captured as she pleased. The fifth race furnished a sensation, Hansborough and Swordsman fighting 1t out through the stretch, and finishing noses apart. A. Weber outrode May, and Hansborough, the heavily played second choice, won. William Gerst objected to the start his Ally, Margery Long, got in the stake, and says he will make no more entries at this meeting Summary:
 First race, selling, three-quarters mile-- Mike Mallon, 1ol tA Weber,, 15 to l, won; Custodian 1Ol (Troxler), to 1, sec ond; The Thrush, 92 (Shaw), to l, third Time 1:15A.
 Second race, one-half mile-Monte Him var, 99 (Aker), Sis to l. won; Adrita. Ill (Combs), to 1, second; Tambourine II, 10 (woods), to 1, third. Time :4ssl.
 Third race mile and one-sixteenth. sell ing-Anna Lauretta, 101 (Morris). 30 to l. won; Winner, 1O4 (Aker), to 1, second; i; lgnus, s5 Dade), to 10. third. Time 1:47A
 Fourth race. Belle Meade stakes. half mile-Balance All, no (Aker). 8 to D. won;
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
At Tanforan.

San Francisco, April 25.-Outsders again took the money at Tanforan today, only two favorites winning. The pride, a en by pr. Cave, a 15 to 1 shot, and Preju- dice. Butler was knocked off Sunello in the fourth race and sustained a broken rib. Hoar was the substitute. Lou Welsea, 10 to shot, beat Divinda nose in the two-year-event. Russell grew over-confi- dent in the last race and Foul Play beat his mount a head. Weather clear; track fast. Summary:
 First race, three-quarters mile, selling -Illiloun, 107 (Rausch), 2h to l, won; Ma tilda, 107 (Pendergast, 5 to 1, second; George Dewey, 107 (F. Matthews), 14 to l, third. Time 1:151a.
 Second race mile and three-sixteenth, selling-Mission 105 (AleXander), to l, won; The Singer, 105 J. Martini, to |, second; McAlbert, 105 (HazardD, 15 to l. third Time 1:2l1h
 Third race, nine-sixteenth mile-Lou Welesea, 99 (Sullivan), to l. won Divina. 115 (Hafey), 5to 1, second; Achilles, 113 (Ruis), 4 to l, third. Time ;55ls.
 Fourth race, mile and one-quarter, sell ling-Scotch Plaid. 99 (Rausch), 1 to ?, won Go To Bed, 97 (Faunteroy). ? to 1, second; Sunelo, 95 tHoar), 50 to l. third. Time POS.
 Fifth race, three-auarter mile, selling Dr. Cave, 116 (Bassinger), 15 to 1, won; Prejudice. Ill c. artin), to 2 second; The Pride. 116 (Turner), 10 to ?, third Time 14. ei
 Sixth race. mile and three-sixteenths- Foul Play. 103 CF Matthews), to 1, won; Montallade. 105 (RusselD. to 1, second; :; Wallenstein, 105 (Redfern), b to l, third. Time 1:211a.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
At Newport.

Cincinnati April 25.-A new and novel record was established at the Newport track today when six races were run over a track averaging a foot of water and in some places deeper. The home stretch for about seventy yards was completely in- undated and part of the back stretch was exciting contests during the day and thousands cheered the riders as they rode daredevil fashion through the lake on the home stretch. Not a horse wabbled until the finish in the last event, when Julius Werner and Isaac stumbled, throwing their riders into the water, but the boys were not seriously injured. The racing will be continued tomorrow and Saturday under the same conditions. Tonight the turfmen are talking of the evolution of horse racing into an aquatic sport.
 First Race-Five furlongs selling. Fairy Dell, 1O3 (Mayberry), 3 to l, won; Flying Bird. 107 (L. Jackson) to 1, sec ondm Chemisette, 1o5 q. Clark, to l. third. Time, 1:07.
 Second ace-Eleventh-sixtee mile. Maggie W, 96 Cough, to 1, won; Every Day, 99 (cogswelD, to l. second; Master Fred, 11O (Castro), to l, third. Time, 1.14A.
 Third Race-Handicap, mile and one sixteenth. Castine 106 U4 Jackson), 4 to l, won; Donna Fay, 9S .tWatson), to 5, second; Peter Durica, 1O2 (Fleck), to 1, third. Time, 1:56%
 Fourth Race-Mile, selling. Sara Camp, 90 (Baptiste), to 1, won; Eous, 112 (Houck) 4 to l, second; Prince of Song, 95 Cough, to l, third. Time, 1:52.
 Fifth Race-Four furlongs. Montana Pioneer. 112 Patton). to l. won; Follow . 107 (F Thompson), Il to 10 second; Nam mic English, 107 HothersolD, to l, third. Time. :52A.
 Sixth Race-Sx furlongs, selling. Ma zeta 95 CT. Jackson), to 1, won Julius Werner 103 (HothersolD, 4 to l, second; Guerdon, 102 (CogswelD, s to 5, third. Time, 121%.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26

lice want" said the judge They don't have to drive bargain or even get re- duced rates'
 Speaking of driving. judge" said an officer, i've got a man here arrested for reckless driving
 "who Is he?" asked the judge.
 John Hammercraw"
 "AlI right" said the judge, "let the first witness loose.'
 "Jedge," said the witness, Las night I war in de man hole, an dis man cum up de alley. De boss tole him not to, but he kep CT comin anyhow. l had my head out de man hole jedge lookin' out. an jest got it in in time befo' he driv ober It.
 You mustn't look out of a man hole or a car window" said the judge. Tn either case you might lose your head"
 .'He done loss his head now, jedge," said the defendant, "a talkin' all dat rig marolle."
 ''I think he was talking more of pa toies than rigmarolle." said the judge "Tel us your version of how you tried to put a head on the man in the man hole.
 'Jedge, please your honor" said the de- fendant, ''T had sum stuff for MT. Hop kins an dere war five wagons below me an two in front. couldn't get out no udder way. I war turnin' as slow an easy as man kin turn. Ob course I didn't intend ter do any harm. I'd stay ed dar till daylight fust, but dat man kep' a putin out ob his head an I kep a tryin ter git by an finally jest had ter drive ober him."
 "Alr flowers have right to put out their heads in the spring time," said the judge--''even the defendant, who is one of the flowers of his race has a right to stick out his head. I will fine you B. This lets you off light; it ought to be $5."
 Three dollars. formerly five,' said the clerk making the entry on his docket
 "Jedge," said the defendant, kin pass around de hat?'
 You can pass around the end of the bench into the jail,' said the judge.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
NINE GOOSE EGGS FOR THE AMATEURS Sam Mills Men Slaughtered
 the Picked Team CROWD ENJOYED THE SPORT The Local Cracks Were Defeated By a Score of 25 to O, But Took 1t Good Naturedly--Vigo Was
 Injured.
CROWD ENJOYED THE SPORT

Sam Mills men got away with victory from the picked nine yesterday afternoon by the score of 25 to 0. The weather was fine and the players in good condition and the spectators, who numbered about 15o. saw a splendid exhibition of baseball.
 Wilhelm, Brandt and Gillen each pitch ed three innings for the professionals. Two hits were made off of Wilhelm and one off of Gnlen Wilhelm and Brandt each struck out four men and Gillen three.
 Hart, J. Donovan and Schoppert did the pitching for the picked nine, and with the exception of the first, fifth and ninth in- nings they held the professionals down to a small score.
 Will Vigo, catcher for the picked nine. had to quit the game in the seventh in- ming on account of an injury. While catching a down shoot pitched by J. Don ovan the ball struck the little finger of his right hand, breaking 1t at the last joint Con Harlow of the professionals took his place and finished the game.
 Harlow was the only man on the picked nine to get farther than second base. He was first up in the seventh Inning and Gillen gave him a base on balls. He stole second and went to third on Hart's out from shot to first. He tried to steal home and was thrown out, Culver tagging him a foot from the plate.
 The professionals started the fire works In the first inning, every man on the team going to the bat once and Moss twice. Result, seven tallies. In the fifth inning five scores were made and In the ninth, eight.
 The picked nine registered goose eggs nine in row.
 The good weather of the past few days has given the professionals an opportun- ity to practice, and they showed great i'm provement over last Saturdays game. With continued good weather and with judicious practice under that hustling ball player and manager, Sam Mills, the Bir- minghams will go into the game with Selma next Thursday in fine shape. The form they showed yesterday was pleasing to the fans who feel confident of the op- ening series resulting in victories for the home boys.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
A. B. LEE IS DEAD.
One of Birmingham's Honored Citizens
 Has Passed Away.

A. B. Lee. one of Birmingham's oldest citens. died at the home of his son-in- law, J. G. Coleman. yesterday morning. MT. Lee was sixty-nne years of age and leaves a widow and six children. He was stricken with pneumonia few days ago, and though every attention was given him, nothing could be done to stop the ravages of the dreaded disease. MT. Lee was a contractor and had hundreds of friends throughout the city. He was born in North Carolina in 1S4S. but came to Birmingham many years ago.
 The funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs Coleman at 2009 Avenue F this afternoon at o'clock and all the friends of J. s. Lee. w. $. Lee, Henry Lee. Mrs. T. F. Dusenberry, Mrs. J. G. Coleman and C. C. Lee are requested to attend. The interment will be at Wood- lawn Cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-04-26
4 Spring ldyI.

This is a real spring morning. re- marked Judge Feagin in the police court yesterday. but I don't see any flowers not even bunch of violets.
 We have bunch of criminals, your Honor" said the sheriff. ''They are not exactly flowers. but it's spring crop" They need weeding ont then. I sup pose" said the judge. "Is the man with the hoe present."
 He's out on a strike, your Honor, :" said the clerk.
 This Is a case of one strike and out :" said the judge.
 T think he's got the job of center field CT on the Birmingham nine," said the sheriff.
 T should think he would need bat instead of hoe to play center fielder. " said the judge.
 He's on bat, said the sheriff At any rate he's been rolling ball.
 T suppose rolling ball. like rolling stone, gathers no moss. said the judge. No sir. The players gather the ball and the police sometimes gather the players when they are not wool gathering" said the sheriff.
 Who gathers the police?" asked the judge.
 The sexton.". said the sheriff.
 What we need Is to gather a little ev- idence.2. said the judge. We seem to have defendants to burn, but has anyone gathered the fuel?"
 'I have a match said an officer. T got it from a dago stand"
 The dagoes stand for anything the po-