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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
Why Not a Substitute Juror;

New York World.
 The illness of single member of a jury halts 8 trial; the death or inca pacity of a juror blocks it and wastes all the labor and cost of 1t to both sides This need not be the case. It would be easy to amend the law so that in a case which Is likely to be long con- tinued two supplementary jurors might be chosen in addition to the twelve. They could be sworn like the twelve and like them could listen to all the testimony. In case of need one of them could be substituted for one of the original jurors and the case go on Such an arrangement would not prejudice the case of any lltigant. It would often save a mistrial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
NATIONAL POLITICS.
Fairbanks Boomers Want New ShorI
 of Power.

of Power.
 New York Sun.
 The Republican National Committee is to assemble In Washington in De- the National Convention Of 1908. AL ready Seattle has put in claim for the convention ana St: Louis. Kansas City, Pittsburg and Chicago have spo- ken Weli-known Republicans. who are in town from Washington, say that this convention promises 10 pc aa! dne when Benjamin Harrison was nomt' mated after bitter struggle.
 The Fairbanks people. 1t is learned. do not want Harry. s, New of Indiana publican National Committee after De- cAmber The friends of the Vice-Presi' l. dent are well aware that MT New does not favor Fairbanks's nomination. Sem ator Nathan Scott of West Virginia and other friends of Fairbanks have, within the last few days, renewed their talk of opposition to MT, NeW arIh. as head There will be many contests to be set tied fin the convention. and some of the Fairbanks men believe 1t to be essential Committee. which organizes the com vention. and the prtliminary roll of delegates. and practically selects the friends of Fairbanks who were in town said. they believed that the Vice President considered 1t not good poll Ttes to attempt to uhsS,aS s',enna ,f ect,v. ity to bring about a line-up in the committee. Alaska will send two sets of delegates to the convention. one Tor Fairbanks. and there wiu pc hotaDiS
 But probably the most candid state ment of the Fairbanks boomers today was one in which they very plainly said that they were hoping much from VII liam R. Hearst. Strange as this may appear. they recounted with appropa- tion their belief that Mir. Hearst is tc veution the same methods which were so successful with the New York Dem ocratic State Convention, held at Bur. falo In September; in other words, that he was to have a National Convention of the Independent League, whtct would nominate him for the Presi' ! dencY. with perfect knowledge thai
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
Origin of M.ssOuris Name.

lNOdUN IMo,J IINdBtf,
 Few Missourians know from what the State took its name. The original tribe of Indians from which the word ries,' which meant in Indian language. Jewellers a the mouth of waters" as the tribe lived near the mouth of the Missouri River A number of histo- rtes state that Missouri means muddy" which Is erroneous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20


 Senator Tillman. despite all his pitch fork reputation, still indulges his ven- eration for things of the past. He has sovereign remedy for colds, and though we are not in the medicine busi- ness, we give it, as some of our younger readers may not know what the old timers considered a sure cure. Here 1t is:
 Get plenty of hot water. just as hot as you can stand it, and soak your feet See that you get into bed imme, liately after soaking your feet ana cover up we'll lest you become chilled The other ingredients you can have served in bed. Have some real hot water and cut up three lemons and put them into the water. Next you get good tumbler of rye whiskey and place you hat on the bed post. Then drink until you can see two hats. You may get a little sweat. but when you wake up in the morning, you will feel like q two-year-old.
 If we may add line, 1t will be to say that when you have reached the two hat condition you won't know or care whether you have a cold or anything else.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
In the Constitution of Alabama, Sec ton 59, it Is provided that:

No Senator or Representative shall. during the term of office for which he has been elected, be. appointed tO any office or profit Under this State which shall have been created or the emolu- ments of which shall have been in- creased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by election by the people.
 If there was such a provision in the Constitution or Statutes of the United States, no member of this Congress could apply for appointment as Judge under thesIaw which will be passed for separate Judge for the Northern Dis frict of Alabama -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
Exaggerated Ego.

G1u8SeEoNSu GNvs
 % we So not Believe that Insanity Ex- pert Evans had anybody but Marry Thaw In mind when he was talking about an exaggerated ego, with dis proportionate Idea of importance or self, a belief that one Is clothed with powers, capacity and ability Tar apove normal and above those actually pos
 But 1t is curious, to say the least of 1t, that in the column adjoining tnat containing pr. Evans testimony there should have been printed the news that President Roosevelt Is trying to have newspapers printing Thaw. case testt- rnony barred from the mails. and that he wishes the postmaster eenerat gIveh gwen ever he pleases, without any court pro- ceedings whatever.
 Tn all his jumping from one idea to an other, President Roosevelt has not hi upon any which will awaken so much iisapproval as this. Even though the testimony in the Thaw case were indecent, the people would not care to President the right to shut of the lib- erty of the press and the right Of free speech, as it is shut off in Russia, for of inc malls Better a thousand times inc moral blight that might be caused by Thaw testimony spread over the country, than measure that would surely be the beginning Of the repub- lies end and the destruction of free government in America.
 The country can trust editors of newspapers to exercise judicious cen sorship on news, as 1t has been exer- cfsed again and again in this Thaw case; and 1t may leave to publishers inc right to say what shall be sent through the mails, this side of down. right indecency.
 preposterous to give that right to any President elected for four short years or to his cabinet officers, appointed to please the President,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
Corners Fiddle.

WILCOX NeW EFd'
 Instead of enactinG such Legislation as is so badly needed by the people they have simply consumed valuable time by passing such ridiculous and unconstitutional laws as the anti-rail- road fanatics deemed necessary to rratify a petty spite unworthy of any but small minds. They have simply danced to the music of the Conner fid- de and should be relegated to that ob- scurity they so wei deserve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
F1 PAGE

The library at the British Museum. which now contains between S,000.000 and 1000, 900 volumes, is without eN- only one which approaches it In size being the Bibliotheque Rationale. Paris. and 1t is interesting to note that for number of books upwards of forty lhree miles of shelves are required.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
JaNUAiSY- oIRCUIATrON

The Advertisers January Circulation fg- ures established a new hlgh-water mark. Tile figures given below represent the ac- tuaI bona-fide- circulationa from day fo oay. then the unsoid. spoiled and left over cop- fes are deducted ip the final result Ine Advertisers circulation is unquesuonaoIy the largest of any morning or Sunday ne"spa- per printed in Alabama:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20

Remember the Maine was catchy sentence only a few years ago. but how many of us remembered on last Friday that February 18th was the an- niversary of that event?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20

The Chicago editor who speaks of AL Ianta as "a small city" will do we'll to steer clear of it fl he ever sets foot ln Georgia. Atlanta is it. as they look at the matter over there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
JANUARY. 1907.

D & Noble Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn says.
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser,a circulation for the month of Janu- ary 1901 is true and correct. and compiled after. all returns from news-bovs news agents, spoiled and leftover copies have heen deducted E. & NOBLE
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this fth day of February. 1907.
 F. ". JACKSON,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20

 where liquid refreshments were served and under the circumstances it seems that he took too much. He was in bad health and it Is admitted that he was fond of stimuIants. and the charitabls theory is that when he left his friends house he was practically irresponsible and wandered about until he found himself in saloon. It is also hinted that he had been drugged after he reached the saloon, and thus hurried to his death.
 Now, ( .,ew York physician. whose standing is vouched for by me Times of that cits, declares that Poe died from the effects of water on the brain. and that this in turn may have been caused by opium or chloral, as well as by alcoholic stimulants. And % we have another theory and diagnosis to add to the many that have gone be- fore, and we cannot say that much light has been thrown on the much discussed and disputed question. What may be positively said is that in his death America lost the brightest poetical genius 1t has ever produced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
Nr eg v
 Wants New Jury Rooms.

l am glad to see that the grand jury of Montgomery county recommends suitable jury rooms in both the crim- inal and civil divisions of the City Court" said one who has done consid- erable jury service in the court Tt is the ruth that the present jury rooms are obnoxious and unsanitary. They are really a disgrace to the county. 1t Is absolute punishment to be compell- ed to remain in such enclosures any length of time, and know of numbers of men who would not object to serv- ing on the jury. if 1t were not for the fact that they are put to the great dis comfort of being penned up in such places. You hear 1t often said about some men that they will do or say any thing to be excused from jury duty, and I can hardly blame them for wanting to get out of 1t.
 The Board of Revenue should take up the suggestions of the grand jury and begin immediate arran gements to af- ford decent accomodations for our ju- rles, for, on that depends the impar- tial trial of every one who has criminal or evil procedures in the courts.
 a Ss &
 Representative J. s. Benson, of ack- son County, was called to his home in Langston last evening by news of the illness of his wife
 Mir Robert Cunningham, of Birming- ham, was a visitor to Montgomery yes terday.
 Hon. J. II. Fitts, treasurer of the University of Alabama. is in the city '. Hon. T. Sid Frazier of Union Springs is registered at the Exchange.
 Mr. Clifford Morrison, tax collector of Dallas county, Is fin the city. Mir. $. R. Wood of Prattville is reg istered at a down town hotel. 1 Hon. E. NJ. Robinson of Mobile is visitor 10 Montgomery.
 MT, R U. Cobb of Birmingham is 1 registered at the Imperial. 1 Mir. Thos Lacy. of Selma, spent yes l terdsy In Montgomery.
 Judge Thomas L sowell, of Jasper. il l g. visitor to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Personal and General.

An error was committed this morning when it was announced that the E. l.. Huey Furniture company would move to their store on Third avenue in the next few days. MT. Huey stated this after noon that they would not move before some time in October of this year. but he was not quite sure as to the exact time. The store now occupied by them will be retained until the first of the Year as the, have a lease on 1t up to that time
 A Card of Thanks-E. NJ. Jackson of this city desires to express his thanks to his friends for their kindness and thoughtful ness during the Illness and death of his brother, Jessie Jackson.
 Mir and Mrs George Williams of Mem phis are visiting Mrs. G. B. Mingea on Berkley avenue. -Ar Williams Is connect ed with the Memphis Scimitar and Is one of the best newspaper men in the state.
 Miss Rose Etta McI<inny is visiting in Birmingham.
 An enjoyable dance was given at the Beavers hall this evening by some of the members, and the affair was one of the most enjoyable of the season. An excel lent orchestra. composed of fourteen pieces, was secured from Birmingham and the evening was one of enjoyment.
 The lawn festival given by the ladies of St Alyosius church has been grand sue cess and the ladies who worked so hard for it's success deserve lots of praise. The entertainment commenced on Monday evening and was to have wound up last evening Owing to the inclemency of eae weather it was decided to postpone the second evenings entertainment until this evening" However. there were good many who braved the elements last eVen- ing and turned out to help the good cause along Everyone seems to be well pleas ed with the worl, that has been accom-
 hoe a1 1H- ed to the fund that is devoted to charit- A ble purposes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Ready for Raesdae Banquet.

All arrangements have now been com pleted by the entertainment and finance committees for the banquet to be rendered Dr. M. (. Ragsdale tomorrow evening"
 Dr. Joseph S. Winters will act as toast master and will introduce James A. Estes who will be called upon to deliver the ad- dress of welcome.
 The reception committee will meet at the Beavers hall at o'clock and will be in readiness to receive the guests upon their arrival. It is composed of Walter s. Gilbert, chairman; Mayor John J. Sul- livan, Mayor John D. Martin of Jones' boro, ex-Mayor E. V. Knight of Brighton w. H. Lewis, J. Van Huey. E. A. Shel- fer, W. P. Gun J. H. Williamson, E. A. Little, Judge William Jackson, James Trotter. Pinckney Scott Sam Erlick, John T. McInary. J. H. Stevenson, Sam Stein, Dr. E. P. Lacy, James F. Gallagher, Ja- cob Marks and H. N. Freeman.
 The toasts have been selected and arg as follows: Alabama" Governor B. B. Conner; The Future of Alabama" Lieu tenant Governor Henry B. Gray; Good Roads, United States Senator John H. Bankhead: why I Love Bessemer," Sen ator Joseph F. Johnston; "A Government Building for Bessemer," Congressman Os- car W. Underwood; "A Layman's Inter- est in Tuberculosis" Eli P. Smith; Tho Passing of the Pass,' Richard F. John ston; "The New County" Dr, NJ. c. Rags dale: "1he Birth of Bessemer," E. H. Lopez; "Bessemer as a County Seat" Walter S. Gilbert; Jefferson County Board of Revenue" Job Going: Altitude of the State Towards the Formation of New Counties" John H. Williamson
 The banquet promises to be one of the most brilliant and successful that this city has ever given, and the list as got ten up by the toastmaster is indeed an excellent one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

be referred to the mayor, engineer, at torney and the two aldermen from the fifth ward for q report
 That the petition of citizens with ref erenee to sidewalk at 2010 First avenue be referred to engineer for report.
 That report of special committee with reference to paving Hickory street, be- tween Avenue II and Highland avenue, be referred to the engineer to designate the kind of paving to be used and to pre- pare ar ordinance for same.
 That petitions of & A Middleton, liar ringtou X Roof and V. J. Nesbit with reference to street assessments be re- ferred to the mayor engineer, attorney. chairman of street eommtte and the two aldermen from the third ward for report.
 That the engineer be instructed to pre- pare ar ordinance for guttering both sides of Twelfth avenue from alley be- tween Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth st aets, to alley between Twentieth and Twenty first streets.
 That the contract for paving under inn proVement ordinance No. 404 be awarded to the Southern Bitulithic company for SIS, ,622.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
AN OFF DAY FOR THE COAL BARONS Charley Frank and PeIicans Go
 For Holiday HOT CONTEST AT MEMPHIS Atlanta and the Memph Break Even In ble-Header-Ford Wins
 First Game, But Fails
 In the Second.
THE STANDING.
Results Yesterday. Memphis, 1-4; Atlanta, 3-2.
Games Today. Birmingham in Memphis. Montgomery in Little Rock.

Yesterday was an off day for tn Birmingham team and the players left New Orleans in time to get to Mem phis to witness the double header be- tween Babbs Ba abblers" and Smith S Crackers, which resulted in a dog-fall and gave the series to Memphis by three games to two. Charley Frank will take q holiday with his team to- day, and tomorrow will tackle the Crackers. The result of the games in New Orleans will practically decide At lanta's fate, for if Smiths team loses majority of the games there his team will have very little show for the pennant.
 Memphis will use a mighty effort to take every game from Birmingham and judging by past performances and the present gait of the Barons the Memphil will get about what they want on the "turtleback."
 The astern teams will return to their own diamonds next week and then will begin the concluding games of the sea son with little chance for any material changes in the league standing before the curtain Is drawn across the 1907 stage of action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
LITTLE GIRL GOES
 TO GRANDPARENTS
JUDGE LANE DECIDES AGAINST FATHER AS BEING FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD. CASE IS APPEALED.

The arguments in the habeas corpus proceedings instituted by William NJ. Bailey to recover possession of his child from its grandparents, H. B. Rus sell and Carrie A. Russell were made before Judge A. o. Lane yesterday morning, after which the judge render ed his decision denying the petition and returning the child to the custody of It's grandparents. The petitioner was represented by Attorneys McAr- thur and Anderson and the respondents by Attorney Vassar l.. Allen.
 The substance of the arguments on both sides was directed to what was for the best interest of the child At torneys agreed that 1t was a deplorable matter that cases of this nature sh ould be brought into courts of law, but since they were in court -.ey were obliged to set the whole subject before the court had been done in this case.
 In delivering his decision Judge Lane reviewed the evidence briefly and gave his reasons for his decision He said that the welfare of the child was the first consideration of the court and a. Mrs. Russell had taken the child few days after the death of it's mother and nursed 1t through two years of sickness and infancy 1t was but ma tural to think she loved the child, and would continue to do so. He also said that the law favors .he court retaining Jurisdiction over such cases and that If conditions change in the future the court can review it's decision.
 Judge Lane took occasion to offer some good advice to all concerned to reconcile their differences and forget this incident. The little girl herself acted the part of peacemaker in the scene, tenderly embracing her father and grandparents, but the announce ment of Attorney Anderson to the ef- fest that the case would be appealed would indicate that the subject is not al roI ,.ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
HIGH BALL BEATS
 S0NOMA GIRL
BOTH HORSES ENTER THE FRAY IN LAME CONDITION, BUT SO- NoMA GIRL FAILS TO GO THE ROUTE.

Readville. Mass, August 21.-High Ball with Ed Geers in the sulky evened the score with Sonoma Girl today at the Grand Circuit meeting by taking the honors quite handily in the Massachu- setts stakes. valued at 5000. Both of the stars High Ball and Sonoma Girl en- tered the fray very lame. The mare warmed out of her ailment almost entire 1y. but her fault of breaking in the first turn was her undoing in each heat. Sum maries;
 The Massachusetts,, 214 trot; purse 5000: High Ball. b. B., by Dr. Hooker (Geers), won in three straight heats Thornneld. second; Sonoma Girl. third. Michal Claty Latus, Genteel, Prince and Kassonat started. Time 2:10 1-4 207 1-4 205
 The Readville, 2:l2 pace, purse 5000. Thornway. b. h.. by Steinway (Co0, won fin three straight heats; Hidalgo. second; Reproachless, Alice Pointer, Johnny Smoker, Shaugnnan ran and Bonanzaz started. Time, 2:07 1-4, 2:05 1-4. 2:O5 1-4.
 z12 trot. purse $1200: Wilkes Heart, b. b, by Great Heart (Estelle). won in three straight heats: Jack Leyburn, second; The raceIet third. Mat Heart, Wild Bell. Silver, Imperial Alerton, Sarah Hamlin, Chime Bells, Paul Kruger and Anne Direct started Time, 2:O9 1-2, 2:09 IA 2:09 3-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
ATHLETIC CLUB IS
 GETTING UNDER WAY
Enthusiastic BeSSemer Mem-
 berShip is Promised
T0ASTS FOR BIG BANQUET
All Arrangements Made for Affair In Honor of pr. agsdale-PersonaI and General News of
 Bessemer.

Bessemer, Aug. 21.-An enthusiastic meeting of the Bessemer Athletic club was held this evening at the Rebie hall. and quite a large crowd turned out to give the club a boost.
 After several failures in past years, it Is almost a certainty that the club will go through in good order this time
 All present expressed themselves as being highly pleased at the outlook anI there appears to be little doubt but that the club will be in nourishing condition within the next few months
 A formal election of officers took place and the following were elected:
 pr. George Waller. president; Sidney Marks Viee-president II. N Freeman, secretary Walter S. Gilbert treasurer
 A board of governors will be appointed at some time in the near future.
 A committee was appointed to draft I constitution and bylaws for the club. and Is composed of the following: James B. Morton, chairman; Dr. George Waller. MT. Mcconnell, Gardner Goodwin and Sidney Marks. The membership commit tee as appointed by the president is com posed of the blowing: Mack Clay, chair man; Sidney Marks John Mcconnell, l.. B. Bradley George Ethridge, Dr. J. $. Winters and II. N. Freeman.
 Inc 1olloWlng committee was appoint ed 10 secure temporary quarters for the club Lee Moody. chairman James B. Morton and Girard Crook.
 The club Is starting out with a bright future, and the members propose to have club that will do credit to the city of Bessemer. A good deal of work was accomplished, and there appears to be more enthusiasm now than at any other time The club has the names of about aIpbtN me ha bat Sio names to list, and with the number that have expressed a willingness to join, the charter membership will no doubt run up to an eved hundred