The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-16
ATE HICKORY NUTS
 AND SPUN YARNS Jurymen in Wise Case Had
 Pleasant Outing, WENT TO RED MOUNTAIN Although in Charge of a 5aillff and Guarded Closely the Men Are
 Much Refreshed by Sun.
 days Recreation.
WENT TO RED MOUNTAIN

The jury which is hearing the trial of William Wise in the criminal court is guarded very closely and the men are virtually prisoners, but they passed an ideal lazy mans day yesterday.
 In the first place yesterday was one of the most beautiful and allurng fall days that the Birmingham weather man is capable of turning out The sun shone and there was just enough breeze to make everyone want to get out of doors and if possible go out into the country.
 Over on Red mountain just beyond where the old pavilion formerly stood there Is little valley, and in this valley is one of the best and purest springs in the county. Near the spring are some fine hickory nut trees, and the recent slight frosts have brought the delicious "scaly barks' to the ground in large numbers.
 Spending Sunday.
 The jurymen in the Wise case spent yesterday afternoon lying around this spring, cracking hickory nuts, spinning yarns and drinking spring water.
 1t Is secluded spot where few persons ever go, and while the men were in charge of bailiff they were unrestrained in their enjoyment of the afternoon and each man took his turn at telling stories The baiiff was asked last night what the stories were about and whether he could not repeat one of them for the ben-
 
 were different from anything he had ever seen in print and thought it would not be well to start the fashion of printing them now.
 Forbidden to Read Papers.
 While jurymen are confined so closely they are given every means of enjoying themselves that Is consistent with keep ing them from any sort of intercourse with the outside world They are forbid den to read the newspapers they cannot go to church, they cannot talk with members of their own families except through the bailiff, who is constantly with them.
 The rooms in which they sleep all open into each other. and the balliff sleeps where he can overlook the beds to see that no one enters or leaves without his permission. In the rooms where these men are kept are some magazines and complete set of Dickens works and these constitute the literature they see No newspapers whatever are allowed. In some cases where the case on trial is of no more than local interest, they are sometimes permitted to see New York or Chicago papers when 1t Is supposed that there will be nothing in them touch- ing on the case they are hearing. As to Church.
 The rule which does not allow the men to attend church seems a little strange at first but, on consideration, it is found to be best It is felt that if they go to church. the minister might preach a touching sermon that would have It's effect either directly or indirectly on the verdict which juryman would render. and the law will allow no such chances to be taken.
 The jurymen in the Wise case seemed to be very happy last night after supper. They were talking and laughing at their quarters on Second avenue, and could be heard from the street.
 The days outing and rest undoubtedly did them good, and refreshed them for the work of this week.
 There seems to be little doubt but what the Wise trial will easily run into next week, and, In anticipation that this will be so, all jurymen and witnesses who were to attend court in the first criminal division next week have been instructed not to be present.
 The hearing of evidence will be con- tinued this morning, at 9:3O o'clock, be- fore Judge D. A. Greene. ---~~~-~~~--~~~-~-~-~-~ -~-~---~----------~------ time and money to make the enterprise a success.
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