The age-herald., 1901-01-02
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM MONTGOMERY Coy. Sanford Condemns Lynch
 Law in Severe Terms WRITES A STRONG LETTER He Is Besieged With Callers In the h. terest of Candidates-Thomas M. Stevens succeeds Russell On
 University Board.
WRITES A STRONG LETTER

AgeHerald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery, January 1.-(Special) )-Gov- ernor William J. Sanford has stamped his strong disapproval of the recent lynchings that have occurred in Alabama.
 Only a few days ago a negro was lynch ed in Perry County for burning a barn, and on December "A another negro was lynched in Henry County, charged with larceny. The two lynchngs have been brought to the notice of Governor Sam ford, and he today wrote the judges of the circuits in which the lynchings occur red asking that special terms of the courts be held to inquire into the lynch ings, and punish the offenders
 The following is a copy of a letter writ ten by the Governor:
 Montgomery, Ala. Dec. 31, 1900. Judge John Moore, Judge of the Fourth
 Circuit, Marion, Ala.
 My Dear Sir-You doubtless have seen an account of the lynching in Perry Coun- ty, and though the offence charged against the victim is felony the idea if lynching men on~such charges is horrifying to the minds of all lawabiding citizens.
 T doubt not that you feel as shocked as I do, but I trust you will excuse me for asking if it would not be we'll to have a special term of court at once, and, through the agency of a grand jury, find out and punish the guilty.
 "I am greatly shocked and mortified that the first few days of my administration should be marred by such occurrences as are reported to have occurred in Perry and Henry Counties I would be glad to hear from you in regard to this matter.
 q have not stopped to investigate the law i nregard to having special terms to meet such emergencies, but l know that I can make mistake in calling your att tention 10 the occurrence in Perry, and asking you to put in motion whatever legal agencies we have to punish such offenses. With highest respect, truly your friend,
 CIVILIAN J. SANFORD
 A similar letter to the above was written to Judge John P. Hubbard, of the twelfth circuit, the other lynchdng referred to hav- ing occurred in that circuit.
 Under the code of Alabama a circuit judge may cause to be held a special term of the court whenever he desires, thirty days mo- tice being given.
 Beseged With Callers.
 The Governor is being kept quite busy WllH cdllelS, luo StHeIdl Uciltl tHdl lnS more important appointments would be an- nounced during this week, having caused general flow of candidates to Montgomery, and they have been at the capitol in droves for several days. When the Governor reached his office this morning there were a number of people there awaiting him, and he was forced to retire to another room in the capitol to first transact the routine bus mess or the office. It was after Il o'clock when he finally returned to his private of flee, and by that hour the reception room was filled with callers.
 The Governor was very patient with his callers and it was late in the afternoon before the last of them had seen the Gov ernor Among the delegations to see the Governor was one from Chambers County in the interest of Dr. w. D. Gaines of La- Fayette who is applicant for the physi- clans place on the board of convict in- spectors. Included in this delegation were Messrs. J. Thomas Hefiin, A. J. Driver, J. B. Duke, w. G. Davis, L. L. Schuessler, w. H. Hudson and J. M. Tucker. They seemed quite confident of the success of their applicant.
 Prof. s. l.. Robinson and Dr. w. J. Bar clay of Jefferson called In behalf of the application for the convict physlcian's place.
 Among the other callers at the executive office were Messrs. w. J. Boykin of Gads- den, Robinson, Williams and Smith of El- more, Judge James w. Lopsley or AnnlS- ton and Judge A. H. Aston of Clayton.
 Messrs. J. Thomas Heflin and J. B. Duke of Chambers. It seems to be conceded that Messrs. Heflin and Duke will be cho- sen to represent Chambers in the consti- tutional convention. They are both strong men and would reflect credit upon their country in the convention if chosen.
 An Appointment.
 Governor Sanford yesterday appointed Hon. Thomas M. Stevens of Mobile to be trustee of the University of Alabama, vice E. L. Russell, resigned. MT. Stevens is a graduate of the university, and a man prominent in Mobile affairs. He Is also a member of the State Democratic executive