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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

source of serious chapter in Paley's
 Moral Philosophy" which demonstrates that IL contains at least one peculiarity ulHerent from all other institutions This IS the rule, which requires that juries should be unanimous in their verdicts, To expect that twelve men, taken by lot out of a promiscuous multitude, should agree In their opinion. upon points confessedly dubious. and upon which the wisest iudg- ments are oftentimes held in suspense or to suppose that real unanimity could be procured. by confining them, until they all consented to the same verdict, be- speaks more of the conceit of a barbar- ous age. than of policy which should dictate such an institution as the iury system. No two men can be expected to judge alike, much less twelve. Two men may view picture but they never see it from the same point of view, and there lore, strictly speaking. never see the same picture. If they sit down to listen to lecture. 1t is never with the same de gree of attention. intelligence serious ness and good humor: the previous state of the mind is different, and therefore. the impressions received cannot be the same. How preposterous then it seems, that great questions of deeply serious inn port-Of life, liberty and property-should llIlSe uppIl tue undHltnlIy or the verdict of petit jury. Why should not the pos itive sentiment of a majority. or two thirds of the jurors. be sufficient for a verdict7
 Furthermore, the jury is always as- sured and it is emphasized from the bench, that innocence of a criminal is always presumed until the contrary Is proven and that he should be given the benefit of every doubt. This must be a mere empty form. with it's manifest con tradictions. else why does the common wealth turn all of it's energies and all of the machinery of the State against the accused? He enters the court with true bill staring him in the face from grand jury which had refused to hear his pro- tests of innocence, or listen to any testi- money Tn his favor. He is confronted with prosecuting attorneys, who display an energetic interest, by every legal means, in proving his guilt. Even the court officials are tacitly inimiCal to his being set at liberty, by reason of certain minor fees and perquisites involved. In a comparative sense therefore. the ac- cused has entered the house of hls enc mics to ask for justice. This is hardly the intent, though certainly the course presume innocence and give all benefits of doubt. why is it not equitable for 1t to employ counsel for the accused and thus be consistent in it's professional Are we not as deeply concerned in shielding the innocent as in visiting the laws ven geanCe upon the guilty?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

TWO most recent presidents of that sys- tenn Of steam railroads entering the clty or New York the only one in which MT hockefeller has any very great in- terest Is the New York, New Haven and Hartford. His holdings in roads that do not reach New York, St. Paul, Missouri racine, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, Iron Mountain and many of the roads classed as Gould properties.
 He is also one of the largest individual stockholders in the United States Steel Corporation but these latter corporations. Of course, cannot be classified as local institutions, or as having any direct bear ing on the well-being of this community.
 In local banking institutions and trust companies John D. Rockefeller Is a con- sptcuous figure. Several of the best- known banks in the city have come to be known as Standard oil banks, chief of them being the National City Bank. The others include the Second National, the Hanover National Lincoln Bank the Leather Manufacturers National Bank, the United States Trust Company and the Farmers Loan and Trust Company. While not controlling it, Mir. Rockefeller has a considerable interest in the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
 This. in brief outlines Mir Rockefel- lers local interests, and it can readily be seen that he is an enormously important factor in the success and well-being of the greater city. Animated by a desire to dominate the financial and business interests of the greater city, with his oil lines, his steamship lines, and his rail- road lines. John D. Rockefeller stands pre-eminent among the captains of in- dustry whose interests affect New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

per was not reassuring. It was greet ing that had an imperative, impertinent look about it. I had become familiar with garnishments and my hatred of this species of legal documents led me- at once, to distinguish 1t from that un- welcome visitor. l soon found that 1 had been summoned, in the most violent and offensive terms that the law can devise, to serve on the jury. It fairly bristled with an imperative, mandatory, Know ye" sort of judicial impudence and brusquerie, and had a vague sort of threat whereof fail not" in conclusion. I didn't like any such a spirit of 'jus- tice." It sounded autocratic to a free American citizen. But I was soon en- frightened. l consulted a constable, who was familiar with the intT1cacies of the law and he told me that 1t was a patri- otic duty. which l should hasten to per form; that he had known citizens who were so conscientious about the matter that they left off all Of thoir business and hung about the court room 50 that they might serve. and prevent the mills of justice from stopping for want of jurors. This led me to excuse the seem ing imper1pent summons and to think about these self-sacrIhcing citizens who had absented themselves from their
 
 at home, in order to prevent the wheels of justice from coming to a standstill. for want of jurors. I really felt ashamed that I had meditated making an excuse to be relieved from such a patriotic duty.
 But this self-accusing state of mind was again disturbed by a possibly we'll meaning friend, who painted. in rather horrible terms, the trials of a juror; how he must appear and wait, without asking any questions. sometimes for hours, until his name Is called; how you are hustled about by bailiffs, cajoled by the deputies and held in suspense by the solicitor: how you must sit for hours and then be told that you may come back the next day, etc He concluded by saying that I could avoid all of this by becoming sick As I wasn't sick. didn't see how I was to make such an excuse. But my comforting Barnabas said that that was not uncommon--T could play sick and send In a certif- cate. This convinced me that my pre- tended friend was only a practical joker and I concluded to present myself, as required, in person, and patriotically an nounce myself ready to aid the mills of justice.
 I will no longer dwell on the dreary details-suffice it to say my friend was Correct-anu, TOT that Hldtt"r' sp was the constable so far as the patriotic pro fessionals" are concerned. I went through a week of this jury duty and if the fates decree me another summons, I'll guarantee to' be sick. to wreak my ven geance Indeed. If I could gather up an infectious disorder, 1t would be a great temptation. to answer the summons and "give 1t" to the court am thoroughly dlsillusioned about jury duty and am henceforth reformor. It's demoralizinG to a timorous man tO have lawyers work up such a network of irrelevant evi- dence, that the juror beoomos alarmed lest he should be implicated in tho mat te. himself. And thsr. there Is that shameless browbSating Of witnesses by counsel which makes spirited juror
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

Owing to tho large number of invalids who have called upon the Red Cross Doc tors a. tresr office in the Moses Building and who have been unable to see them these eminent gentlemen have, by request cousentsd to continue giving their services entirely fr for three months (medicines eXcepte.O te all invali1s who call upon them for treatment between now and March slst.
 rheso services consist not only of con Sultadon. examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations.
 The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted and under no conditions will any charge whatever be made for any services rendered for three months to all who call before March 3lst
 The doctors treat all forms of disease and deformltiaS, and guarantee d cure in svary case they undertake.
 Male and female weakness, catayrh and catarrhal deafness, also varicocele. rup- ture. aoitra. canoaP aud ali disaases of shc reotum are l,szSttvSly cured by their :sST u'estuisnG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
CITY UNDER TRIBUTE STANDARD OIL MAGNATE CON- TROLS LIGHTING ACILITIES
 IN NEW YORK.
His Influence Vast in Financial Matters-Half a Dozen Banks or
 Trusts Dominated by Him.
RoCKEFELLER'S GRIP ON
 LOCAL CORPORATIONS

Oil.
 Standard Oil Company.
 Gas.
 Consolidated Gas Company. Standard Gas Company. Mutual Gas Company. New Amsterdam Gas Company
 Electric Light. Mount Morris Electric Light Company Kings County Electric Light Company Edison Illuminating Company. Richmond Power and Light Company. New York Gas and Electric Light Pow CT and Heat Company.
 Transit. Interborough Rapid Transit. Manhattan Elevated Railroad. Staten Island Trolley system. Harlem River and Port Chester Rail- road.
 Brooklyn Rapid-Transit Company New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
 National Transit Company. Union Ppe Line.
 Union Tank Line
 New York Transit Company lighter age)
 Financial. National City Bank Second National Bank Hanover National Bank Lincoln National Bank Leather Manufacturers National Bank United States Trust Company. Farmers Loan and Trust Company. Day by day, year by year. the influence of John D. Rockefeller, with the millions of dollars of capital that he controls. Is gradually but surely increasing It is cas- fly discernable that before long he will absolutely dominate not alone the light ing situation of New York City, for he does that already. but also the rapid transit interests and many of the largest banking and financial institutions of Greater New York
 As his wealth increases and his vast income is steadily augmented MT. Rock efel!er surely but firmly reaches out in new directions. acquires interests in new enterprises entirely foreign to Standard oil or Illuminating gas, and still further entrenches himself in a position of power, so far as the affairs of the metropolis are concerned, unequalled by any other man in the community AS an instance of the vast power wield- ed by John D. Rockefeller in New York It Is only necessary to point to a list of the corporations In which he has a con trolling interest. In the matter of ilu- minants alone MT. Rockefeller exacts tribute from every inhabitant of the city on every gallon of kerosene oil consumed, every cubic foot of gas and every volt of electricity.
 His Income from Oil. Standard oil is. of course, the greatest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

I he'd sometimes fiattered myself that \ was not oa1ly a-law abiding citizen, but really a patriot. who would unhesitat- Rngiy answer the dipeful summons and aOtn a regiment and blaze away-even for expansfm- I had thought myself bubho-sptrdted and progresaive-ta21ng the naf4ering junction to my soul that might naxne day wear the coveted title of "a asadiug and prominent citizen," with views sufficiently nlatured to be inter vaewedAa end have my picture in the news x,apers. Indeed, in my most secret medi- cations, whom alone with my vaulting anrhtAOn, l might hnstitatngly confess fhnG I had fanctful dreams of an alder xnarAs toga or Q place on the school board
 But aaa of ttss was prior to an aggres- five Wzurucus, which was recently left u4 my ''most notorious place of abode" IL was something new to mo and 6 super fraal glance at the insocent-looking pa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
Shoe Department.

We have in attendance for the convenience of Ladies and Children, Miss Riley, expert shoe ftter who will take pleasure in looking after their wants in this department.
 Ladies genuine Doagola Kid Oxords, flexible Mckay seWed all solid leather throughout, the pair SI co
 Ladies fine glaze DongoIa Oxfords, new toes patent tip, flexible soeS kid sock lining, cushion heels seat, the pair r.............. S1 so
 Ladies patent kid Oxford first quality material and workmanship. positively the very best value known, the par S2.oo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

At any rate he is ccedited with having dictated the elections of both Jacob L. Greatsinger and Edwin w. Winter, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

Although Edmund Rostand. the author of "Cyrano de Rergerac.' was elected a member of the French academy several months ago. he has not yet been official ly received by that body. The reception has been repeatedly postponed until 1t has been jocularly suggested that the youngest academician would be the old est before he could sit at the institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
Barrows Gets Three Years.

Washington. March 13.-Harry A. Bar rows. formerly disbursing officer of the census bureau, who was dismissed some months ago for embezzement, was today sentenced to three years in the peniten- tiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
THE DOCTORS EX-
 TEND THEIR VISIT.

pwrNa ITO THE LARGE NUMBER WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO sEr THE RED CROSS DOCTORS, THESE EMINENT GENTLEMEN HAVE EXTENDED THE TIME Por GIVING THESE SERVICES FREE FOR THREE MONTHS 10 ALL WHO CALL UPON THEM BEFORE MARCH 31.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
Fancy Gingharns.
White Bed Spreads Specials.

Lot full size, SG.oo value, each. .........z4c Lot fringed Spreads, SH.75 value, each --Sr.24 Lot fringed Spreads, S2.oo value, each. ST.4@ Full yard wide BneacR1ed Domestic, soft finished
 and good enough to sell at 7c the yard. For
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
Ladies' Dress Skirts FOR EARLY SPRING WEAR

2nd floor take electric elevator The very latest and most desirable styles being shown in this department. Special for Monday: Black and Navy Examine Skirts, unined, trimmed with bands of taffeta each . S4 40
 Black Unlined Venetian Skirts, hip trimming of taffeta and buttons, also black unlined granite cothboth very swell style, S7. SO value, each ch................$5o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

duty in charge of public buildings and
grounds in the District of Columbia, to re-
lieve Major Theodore A. Bingham. Corps
Of Engineers, colonel, u S. A., and that he
also relieve Major Bingham of all other
duties in his charge, together with the
money. records and property pertaining
thereto.
by direction of the Secretary Of War,
Major Theodore A. Bingham, Corps of En-
gineers, upon his relief from duty in this
city, will proceed to and take station at
Buffalo, N. Y, and assume charge of the
work relinquished by Major Thomas W.
Symons, Corps Of Engineers, together with
the money, records and property pertaining
thereto.
by command Of Lieut.. Gen. Miles.
III. c. CORBIN, Adjutant General"
Under the law the selection Of the officer
in charge of public buildings and grounds
devolves upon the President Of the United
States while the detail of an engineer off,
Ger. to Buffalo is similar to that Of all
officers subject to the orders of the Secre
tary of War. This explains why Major
Symons is ordered to Washington "by direc-
ton of the President" and why Major
Bingham is ordered to Buffalo "by direction
Of the Secretary Of War"
When Major Symons assumes his new nu-
ties in this city on the LIST of May next, he
will have the rank, pay and emoluments of
colonel of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
PHILIPPINE SCOUTS
CAPT. GILMER, CoLoRED, TO BE
COMMISSIONED.
Ten Of His Race Now Hold Commits
.sions in That Organiza-
ton.

Captain David ]. Gilmer, a colored resi-
dent Of this city who served with credit as
volunteer officer of colOred regiment
during the recent insurrection in the Phil
ippines, has qualified for appointment as
first lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts,
and will be regularly appointed by the War
Department at the first opportunity. Sena-
tor Pritchard Of North Carolina interested
himself in this case and it was at his
Instance that Gilmer was ordered before
an army board for examination as to his
qualifications. The philippine Scouts
form an Independent organization organ
lied by special authority Of Congress and
Is not an integral part OF the regular army.
AS its name indicates. the organization Is
composed of native Ffiipfnos who were Sc
lected on account of their special fitness
fo- military operations In the Philippine
country.
Loyalty and Efficiency Demonstrated.
Their loyalty and efficiency were demon
strated during the Instruction. AL the
principal officers are citizens Of the United
States who were formerly attached to the
volunteer army, including several colored
men, but there are number Of Filipinos
holding commissions in the organization.
The soldiers have no color prejudice and
make no distinction between their white
and colored commanders. The colored ON
GERS were specially selected because OF
their proved military ability and their
knowledge of the Philippine country and
people, gained through their service in the
United States army in that archipelago. The
expenses of the organization are met by
appropriations by Congress in the regular
appropriations for the army.
Ten Colored Men Commissioned.
Ten colored men now hold commissions
in the regular army. They are Capt. John
r. Lynch Of Mississippi. Of the pay depart
ment stationed at Omaha, Neb.; Capt.
Charles Young Of Kentucky, of the 9th
Cavalry, graduate Of the Military Acad-
envy, stationed with his regiment at San
Francisco; Second Lieut.. B. o. Davis, 10th
Cavalry. native of the District Of Column
bia. who Is with his regiment at Fort Wa
shake, Wyoming; Second Lieut.. John e.
Green Of Tennessee, of the 18th Infantry,
who is stationed with his regiment at Fort
Reno. Oklahoma; and four ehaplains. with
the rank of captain, who are attached to
colored regiments. With the exception OF
Capt. Young. all of the above named off,
GERS were appointed because OF their eff
cient and courageous services during the
Spanish war and the Instruction in the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
After Many Years. Service.

The resignation OF Mrs Harriet NJ Fos-
ter. postmistress at Troy Grove LaEalle
county. H.. has been received by the fourth
assistant postmaster general Mrs. Foster
has been connected with the Troy Grove
post ONCE for the past forty-hve years; dur
ing twenty-five OF which she has been the
postmistress. She was appointed to her
present position December5 8, 1877 Iisunder-
stood that her resignation has been sent In
because old age and increasing infirmities
prevent her attending to the Office as she
believes she sheuld. The salary Of the Troy
Grove office is 1891 Q year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
THE FORM AL ORDER
ORDERING MAI. SYMoNS TO THIS
CITY ISSUED TODAY.
he Will Assume Col. Bingham's Duties
on May LIST by the Presi-
dents Direction.

The formal orders in the cases of Major
Thomas W. Symons and Major Theodore
Bingham. both of the Corps of Engineers
were issued at the War Department today
in the ordinary routine OF business. They
are of the usual formal character and arr
worded as follows:
by direction of the President, the Sec
rotary of War relieves Major Thomas w
Symons, Corps of Engineers. Of his presen
duties, to take effect at such time as vii
enable him to comply with this order, ant
directs that he repair to this city and repor
In person, not later than April 30. 190s tt
the chief of engineers, for assignment t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
ENEMY OF THE MOSQUITO.
DR.. DempwolR Discovers an Insect
That Ki1ls fhe Malaria Carrier

A special cable dispatch to the New York
Sun from Berlin says:
DR.. Dempwolff. who succeeded Prof. Koch
as the head OF the German anti-malaria ex-
petition to New Guinea, announces that he
has discovered an aquatic insect which de-
stroys the anopheles mosquito.
He proposes to cultivate the creature
artificially in the hope Of exterminating the
mosquito. thereby discriminating malaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
TO THE PUBLIC:

TO THE PUBLIC:
Ten years ago I announced to the citizens Of
Washington that 1 had discovered positive cure
for Rheumatism and to prove my assertion, dis
tributed nearly 10000 walls in the City of Wash
ington. The name OF each person who accepted a
vial Of this cure taken and each person was
invited to report through the medium Of the news
papers the result Of their experience with this
remedy. 1t will be remembered that many hun
dreds Of testimonials were published from people
who declared most emphatically that this remedy
had positively cured them Many testified that
three four doses of these little sugar pellets
relieved them entirely of all pain. Afidavits were
taken showing that one or two bottles had cured
old chronic cases which had bafaed the skill Of
leading physicians of Maryland.
Notwithstanding these unimpeachable facts, there
thousands of people in Washington today suffer
ing with rheumatism, sciatica and lumbago. They
have tried so many remedies without benefit that
they have little faith In anything that they
advertised.
1t is to overcome the prejudice Of this class Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Fashions i'm
Bridal Underwear.

Never has bridal lingerie been SO beautiful as at
present This is owing to the exquisite styles Of
hand-embroideries combined with lace and ribbons
that form the trimmings. Embroiderles have In
deed been used before. but mostly In the less
artistic form of edgings and insertions. Now.
there beautiful sprays Of white flowers and
their foliage scattered in profusion the ele
CANT garments and lending the most charming aud
graceful effects,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

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