The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-01
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
STILL INVESTIGATING
As Result One ofthe Most interesting Reports Ever Made is
acknowledgements JeIks an Enthusiastic Fam"
Cotton Patch at the Capitol Grounds.
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who is an enthusiastic fan, and who has
missed but few games on the local field.
The governor knows the game. too. He
would not do for the chief of the Root
ers club, however He has no patience
with rotten" game. He pulls" for
the representatives OF the state, as a
matter of course, but his countenance
clearly displays his disgust when the
score board shows that yellow ball is be-
ing played. The governor has frequently
been heard to express his preference for
baseball as between the outdoor sports.
Whether this is due to the fact that in his
boyhood days he could WELD the willow
he has never stated, though acknowl-
edging that he once played the game.
But Governor Jelks is not the only state
official seen almost daily in the grand
stand. Auditor Sowell, Treasurer Smith,
Commissioner Poole Secretary OF State
Hefiin, Superintendent of Education Hill,
President Smith of the railroad commits
sion, Supreme Court Clerk Ligen, Su-
preme Court Reporter Coleman Adjutant
General Brandon-well, in fact, they all
seem to like the game. And as for learn
ing real ball dope there are no au-
thoriues equal to the averaged depart
ment clerk. They are superior to the or
binary bank clerk in telling a fellow the
form and condition of the several players.
Alabama has probably never had gov
ernor who takes more interest in the
capital grounds than does Governor Jelks.
The governor is very fond of flowers,
and from the window of his private office
he can now look out upon beds of beau
tiful plants, many of them now in full
bloom. The rich covering or green over
the grounds is kept well moved down,
and the whole appearance about the sur
ic afaGf
inviting.
state Treasurer Smith has struck up
on a rather unique plan in identifying
the grounds in front of his office. In the
center of a large bed of flowers he has
planted several rows of cotton, and 1t Is
growing up in most promising form. You
may not have thought of it," said Mr..
Smith the other day, but my Gotten
patch is going to become the most inter-
esting bit of decorations on the grounds.
To us southern people it will be but
common summer sight, but to the daily
visitors at the capital from the north 1t
will be a novel sight"
Governor Jelks is with his family in Eu-
faula today and will remain there until
tomorrow night, when he is expected to
return to the capital prior to his de-
parture for Tuscaloosa Monday morning
to attend the commencement exercises
of the University of Alabama. AS there
will be no military display during the
commencement this year. the governors
staff will probably not be with him. A
week later, however, the full staff Will
probably accompany him to Auburn for
the review of the cadets of the Alabama
Polytechnic institute on Monday, June
g. Col j. Thomas Hefiin will deliver the
alumni address at Auburn this year, and
a number of other state officials are
expected to attend the commencement ex-
ercises.
The governor issued several pardons
today, among the number being the fol-
lowing:
Harry Johnson of Culman county, con-
victed of burglary In September 1902, and
sentenced to three years.
Dan Jackson of Mobile county con-
victed of burglary In March, 1903, ana
sentenced to two years. Paroled on ae-
count of physical health.
Henry Rogers of Sumter county, con-
victed of murder in August, 1888. and SEN
fenced to 80 years. Good conduct during
his Imprisonment is assigned as a cause
Of pardon
James Bradford of st. Clair county,
convicted of perjury in the spring OF lSVz'
and sentenced to two years.