The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-07

court ever held in Selma was regularly opened today at noon when Court Crier Mcdonald of the southern district court of Alabama made the formal introduc- tory remarks. Judge Toulmin Is presid- ing Clerk Jones being at the desk and United States Marshall G. B. Dean ready to execute the orders of the court, w. H. Armbrectit being United States attorney. After the assembling of court H. s. D. Mallory, president of the Dallas County Bar association expressed the pleasure of the bar having Judge Toulmin's court here and the intention of the attorneys to assist the court in every way possible.
 Judge Toulmin replied thanking the as- sociation for it's courtesy. About eight young attorneys were then introduced and admitted to practice in the court.
 After several excuses from grand jury duty were read and accepted it was found that their was not sufficient venire to empanel a jury and the marshal was ssn- thorized to summon others from Selma. The court then adjourned until tomorrow.
 Death of Good Woman.
 Saturday night at the home of her nephew, T. J. Lock, near McMillian's Landing occurred the death of Mrs. M. l.. McMillan, one of the landmarks of the county and a good woman in the true sense of the word. About a week ago while walking around the room she trip ped over piece of stove wood and fell heavily to the floor. In the fall her hip was dislocated and it turns out she re- ceived internal injuries. She was thought to be doing we'll until few days ago when a sudden turn came for the worse Mrs. McMillan was 75 years of age and is survived by two sons and several other relatives all of whom have the deepest sympathy of many friends. The funeral occurred yesterday at the family burylng ground.
 Distinguished Visitors.
 MT. and Mrs. Erwin Craighead of Mobile, were visitors to Selma today. passing through en route home from a visit to Nashville, St. Louis and other points. MT. Craighead, who is editor of the Mobile Register, is taking a much needed rest from his arduous duties. While here they were the guests of MT. and Mrs. L. K. Mcvoy, the latter being cousin of Mrs. Craighead. MT. Craig head is one of the most facile writers of the south and holds prominent place in the esteem and affection of the news paper makers and newspaper readers of Alabama.
 Hotel May Change Hands.
 
 Hotel Albert company may soon receive an offer for the lease of the hotel, which will lead to its acceptance. The report is that MT. Racine of the LAnier hotel of Macon, Ga. a very popular hotel man, is contemplating making an offer for the hotel.
 Mir. Racine was here yesterday, spend- ing only part of the day, and went over the house. Just what he will do Is not given out but should he gain control of the Albert travelling men declare Selma could count itself fortunate He built up the Macon hotel until its reputa- ton Is second to none in this part of the country and is said to be one of the best hotel men in the country.
 Local and Personal.
 J. c. Groves had narrow escape Satur- day from serious injury. He was riding on Alabama street on his bicycle when he turned to get out of the way of a wagon only to be almost run down by a buggy that was behind the wagon. MT Groves threw himself from his wheel and while shaken up was not injured. His bicycle was considerably damaged.
 In mayors court this morning Ardino Square, a negro woman, was fined $25 for vagrancy. Arthur Williams, charged with cruelty to animals was discharged. Car rie Griffin and Alice Tige, charged with uiSoiu uciiy CoiluuCt, WAS IlHed 70 eacn tn1S morning.
 Emma Thomas and Laura Burns had a difficulty Saturday and were arrested. Ed Burns interfered in the arrest and all three will answer to the mayor tomorrow morning.
 Daniel Childers, charged with the theft of bicycle, will answer to the charge in mayors court tomorrow morning.
 Four special policemen for duty at the fair grounds were sworn in this morning by Mayor Atkins They are Messrs. Cherry, Cook. Pointer and Ellis. The regular force will be on double duty during the fair and every effort made by Chief Walters and his force to maintain good order.
 The Rev. E. s. Levy has returned from New York. where he went to bring Mrs Levy home. The many friends of both Dr. and Mrs. Levy will regret to learn that her health does not improve and that she is now quite i'll at her home on Broad street.
 Saturday was the fifteenth anniversary or the wedding of MT. and Mrs. R. P. Anderson and the occasion was celebrated by Col and Mrs. J. w. Moore entertaining them at tea. The table was beautifully decorated in brides roses