The age-herald., 1901-07-14
THE TRIAL OF JIM
 BROWN POSTPONED Gov JeIks Says Thirty Days
 Notice Must be Given. GOVERNOR COMES TOCAMP He Will Review the Second Regiment Tomorrow-Tax Collector for Au-
 tauea County Will Be Ap-
 pointed Tuesday Next.
GOVERNOR COMES TOCAMP
BY E. KERsH.

Montgomery, July -(SpeciaL)-The trial of Jim Brown, the St. Clair County rapist, now in the Birmingham Jail, will not take place until about August 10 It was first ordered by Governor Jelks that the trial should be had at once, and he or dered that Judge Pelham proceed to St. Clair County without delay for the pur- pose of converting court. Judge Pelham complied with the order, but the Cover nor has since determined that thirty days notice of the trial must be given.
 The Governor says that he has been ad- vised that the sections of the statute ere ating a supernumerary judge for Ala bama which relate to speedy trials are unconstitutional and for this reason the thirty days notice Is required.
 To Investigate Elmore 'Lynching.
 A special term of the Fillmore Circuit Court has been ordered that grand jury may be empaneled to investigate the lynching of Bob White on July 2. This is quite an unusual order, and the result of the grand jury's investigation will be awaited with much interest. Judge N. D. Denson has advised Governor Jelks that the special term of the. court has been ordered for August 20. It Is said that the better element of citizens of Fillmore are greatly stirred up because of this recent lawlessness
 To Be Appointed Tuesday.
 It Is probable that Governor Jelks will name the new tax collector for Autauga county next Tuesday. Since the untime- ly death of Tax Collector Dunn a week ago, the Governors oice has been be- sieged with applications for the vacancy. There are three applicants, former Pro- bate Judge w F. Wikerson, R. B. Jones, a former candidate for the office and Tom Love, a father-in-law to the late collector. The Democratic commit tee of Autauga will hold a meeting Monday at which 1t is expected that a recommendation will be made to the Governor.
 Governor Coming to Birmingham. Governor Jelks and his staff will go to Birmingham Monday to review the troops of the Second Regiment Alabama National Guard, now encamped there. | It is expected that a full attendance of 1 the staff officers will be had. The Gov l ernor and staff have accepted an invita- | ton to take breakfast with General Ru- | fus N. Rhodes at noon Monday. It has not been definitely determined where the encampment of the cavalry and artillery will be had. Selma and Mo- bile are strong bidders.
 Mine Boss Examiners.
 Governor Jelks has named the mem- bers of the State Board of Examiners of mine bosses. The personnel of the board is as follows: A. J. Reilley of Pratt City; Priestly Toulmin of Birmingham David Kirkwood of Oakman Robert Neill of Dolomite.
 Two Fines Remitted.
 The forfeiture against the bondsmen of J. W. McLester of Winston County was remitted yesterday by Governor Jelks McLester was convicted in the Circuit Court of Winston County of public drunk enness. It Is said that McLester was very i'll and unable to attend court and that he has since died The fine was remitted on the agreement that the costs be paid A portion of the fine of Van Dorn Hos- mer of Blob County was also remitted Hosmer was convicted in the Circuit Court of Bibb County of an assault and was fined $500 On recommendation of Judge Moore, the trial judge, the Cover nor reduced the fine to s1o0 upon the pay ment of the costs.
 Prominent Visitors to Capital. Capt. John Perkins of Marshall County has been at the Capital for several days this week looking after some business matters. Captain Perkins was formerly warden of the penitentiary and he made a. faithful official. He has thousands of friends throughout the State who will be delighted to know that the health of the distinguished North Alabamian has been greatly improved since his going out of office.
 Hon. Bernard Harwood of Greene Coun- ty, member of the lower house of the General Assembly and author of the bill calling the present constitutional conven- tion. has been at the Capital this week advising with his friends. MT. Harwood Is very much disappointed at the slow urogress being made by the delegates In framing a new constitution. He thinks too much time Is being consumed in the con sideration of matters Of minor import ance. at the capital chatting with his friends and incidentally boosting his candidacy for secretary of state to succeed Col. Robert P. McDavid. Senator Nunnellee has removed his citizenship from Dallas to Baldwin County. He says that he will be the first Baldwinite to hold a state office.
 Circuit Solicitor w. B. Oliver of Tusca- loosa was here several days during the week looking after some official matters and swapping stories with his friends. Buck" Oliver, as his friends know him, Is one of the most popular of the younger Democratic leaders in the State, and pub lie rumor connects his name with the Congressional race in the Sixth district to succeed Congressman Bankhead. There are eYeral others in the district who are being groomed for this race, and there are some fast youngsters in the bunch. Col. Jim Pearce of Marion, Tom Long of Wal ker, Adjutant General Brandon of Tusca- loosa Bernard Harwood of Greene. John Rogers of Sumter Ebert Willett of Pick ems. E. w. DeGraffenreid and A. M Tuns- stall of Hale are In the list of probable starters. That some of them will be scratched is certainty.
 Judge A. J. Driver of Chambers Coun- ty Is a visitor to the city, and an inter- I