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The Washington herald., 1907-02-10

feats to be accomplished ia order 10 CON
struet the canal. Mr. Ezzell is now prin-
cipal assistant chief engineer OF the east
ern district of the Southern Railway
The report Of Mr.. EzzeiI was supple
mented BY SIN another very exhaustive
review Of the situation from the financial
sanitary, and labor, as well as the enSi-
neering standpoints. This second report
was prepared by l. q. GuHter. who Is one
Of Mr. divers advisers and heads of de-
partments and who is also nm official Of
the William J. Oliver Manufacturing Com
pany. Mr.. Gunter went direct TO Pan
anna, and made his report upon what he
saw and learned as did Mr. Ezzell.
The facts CLEANED by these experts were
laid before the President in an attractive
form. and it is said that the decision 10
let the work by contract was induced by
these reports furnished by Mr. Oliver.
demonstrating the practicability ~ the
plan, quite as much as by any other IN
fiuence The President was admittedly
impressed with Mr. divers determination,
bis zeal. and his devotion 20 the tasks
within his grasp. In fact. W. }. oliver
is a running mate for Theodore Roosevelt
in the "strenuous-life' race.
After the specifications were prepared by
the government engineers and were sub
mitted TO contractors with the request
that bids be submitted. it viii be remem-
lered that these specifications were re-
vised in several particulars, and the date
tor opening OF 0iddlngs was deferred 70
enable contractors 10 amend their bids
accordingly. Mr. oliver is responsible for
several Of these changes in specifications,
it is said; and as a result Of his sugges-
iions in that respect IL is estimated that
the government viii be saved from &OjJ,-
O)0 to 100000 on the cost OF the work.
Mir. Oliver proposes TO build the canal
for the cost Of construction. plus 6.1o per
cent thereof as his profit. IL is estimated
tBaf fbfa MIL srfgT4 him over 81 0ffl tf.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
"TwinkIe, Twinkle In Boston.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
Miss Emersonia Ossoodson viii now
give recitation" announced the
teacher to the friends who had assem-
bIed I'm the school room to enjoy the
regular Friday afternoon exercises.
Miss Emersonia stood forth and recited
as follows:
"Coruscate. c0rUscate. diminutive stel-
lar orb,
How ineXplicable to me seems the stu
pendous problem of thy existence.
Elevated TO such an immeasurable dis
lance in the iIlimitable depths of
space. apparently in a perpendicu-
lar direction from the terraqueOus
planet we occupy,
Resembling in thy dazzling and unap-
proachable effulgence a crystallized
carbon gem of unsurpassiug bril-
liancy and impenetTability glitter
ing in the ethereal vault whose
bOundless immensely we endeavor
to bring within the COMPASS Of the
human intellectual grasp by the
use Of the concrete term firma-
mentr'
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
THE WHITE LIGHTS.

Broadway. 1867
When IN from Delos came the gold
That held the dream Of Pcricles,
When FIST Athcniau ears were told
The jumuit q Euriuides.
When men met Aristophones,
Who fedgcd them with immortal quilts
Herr. Vh-TC the time knew none Of these.
There were s0Tc islands and some hills.
When Rome went ravening 10 see
The Sons Of mothers end their DAYS.
When rlaaCus babe Leuconoe
To Danish her Gladden. ways,
When fist the pcaFled. alembic phrase
CO Marc into music TSu.
Here there was neither blame nor praise
For Rome or for the Mantuan.
When Avon, like facry floor.
Lay freighted. for the eyes q One.
With saleons laden long before
By mOonlIt WhaTges in Avalon
Here where the white lights have begun
To seethe a way fer something fair.
No prophet knew from what was done.
That there was triumph in the air.
Edwin Arlington Robinson, In Scribnel
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Girl Got Back at Him.

Prom Forest and Stream.
Several young men were standing before
the desk in the Shirley Hotel talking
about dogs. One of them thought he'd
bother the telephone girl by drawing her
into the discussion. She is pretty and
good-natured. but was very busy
Say, Bessie" said the young man,
what kind Of dogs do you like?'
The girl found time to say Fox ter
riers'
You dO2''
Yes. I'd just love to have nice little
fox terrier
"Gee," said the young man. I'd Ike
to be little fox terrier
The girl smiled. You might not nj
the bill" she said.
"Why not?" he asked
Because" she replied after answering
a call ia want one bright enough 10 be
taught something"
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
Twins Galore AN in one Dav.

From the New York Tribune.
Because its employees were frequently
late large London house recently or
dered that the tardy ones should write
excuses in a book provided for that pur-
pose. But the clerks proved lazy and
original at the top Of a page late
one would write, Train delayed or
Omnibus horse died" as the case might
be. and the rest fell into the habit of
making ditto marks and letting it go al
that. But not long ago one man had a
new excuse. He wrote with pride, wife
had twins" The second late person that
morning was in a hurry and did not note
the innovation, but made his customary
mark and the rest of the men on that
page followed suit The excuse book was
abolished.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
ADVICE TO THE POPPER,

Do not pop on y0uT knees
When tbs question you pop. sir;
II yCU do. al your life
On your knees you viii stop. sir.
10 you love me:-not thus,
For an answer may fail her:
She may ask months 20 solve
Al the doubts that assal her.
VIII you marry mef'-that's
Going straight 30 the issue:
She'll geply Yes or Nor
Aud 50 bless you or dish you.
-BoSton Transcri
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
For the Oh.tInntc One

from the Philadelphia Bulletin
The second day drew to its close with
the twelfth juryman still unconvinced.
Well, gentlemen" said the court Off
Ger. entering quietly, shall !, as per
usual, order twelve dinners
Make II. said the foreman, eleven
dinners and a bale Of hay"
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10
NoneonnnIittaI.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Guilty or not guilty.
yes" responded the man at the bar.
What's that?" dueried the court,
sharply.
''You asked whether I was guilty or not
guilty, and, Of course. / am. OF the two
conditions l could not we'll escape both
But which are your
law, go on, judge. What's the jury
fOr2"
The Washington herald., 1907-02-10

feats to be accomplished in order 10 CON
struet the canal. Mr.. EzzeI is now prin-
cipal assistant chief engineer Of the east
ern district of the Southern Railway
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05

never take . case from a State to . Federal Court This 10 the main idea Of the proposed legisiation and ali sfdiary.
 This bili. if 1t is passed. will of course De attacked in the courts. even as the previous legislation is being tried out in the Federal Courts. It is predicted that the light against the proposition that the State can prevent 2 corporation from beginning business In the State with or without reason, but that. after granting a charter, that charter Is to be held as a contract and neither party could violate 1t. It will be claimed in the courts that an effort to repeal charter already granted while the foreign corporation doing business in Alabama is complying with enect be q direct violation of . con- tract.
 From which condition, 1t is believed that the Legislature will not find a way in which to, keep the railroads out Of court. And after all, this is the main reason for the extra session.
 Under the agreement which the Gov ernor executed with the Southern, 1t was distinctly stated that no legisla- tion would be passed which would in- turiousiy affect that road If the sweeping incorporation bill Is passed, # is not known what sort of provis- ion cari be put in 1t to keep the South ein from being affected like other roads.
 At best the extra session faces knot- " problems. And no member of the Legislature. so it is stated, knows ex- actly what he is expected to do. nor will he know until the Governors mes- sage is read on Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05

parsed are being drawn up by the ax- torneys for the State in pending rail- road litigation. In fact, they have. in all probability been completed. They will be presented for introduction on the first day. No time will be lost in organization. For the organization of the regular session in both the House and the Senate will hold over for the extra session.
 win Not Adjourn.
 It is expected that some member will rise in his seat on the first day and offer a resolution declaring that when the Legislature adjourns on the first day it adjourn sine die. There will not, however. be any attempt at an organized effort to pass such res 'olution, and il 1t is Tered 1t will in all probability be badly beaten
 The minority, in both the House and inc Senate. those members who have not been counted as supporters of Cow ernor Conner will hardly make any att feu1rt to support the resolution. but on the contrary will, in q general sense, he opposed to it's passage. Their att titude win be that the Legislature should wait to see what the Governor wants and to carefully consider every bill that is offered
 Mn recent weeks q number of mem- | hHTE ed as ewing that at the two previous sessions they had 10 opportunity Of hearing both sides of the controversy as fine railroads seemed afraid to pre- sanf their side or wore indifferent about it' Az a result. they claim that pres ent laws were enacted because the o- k. of the administration was piaceo ,,pon them and there was nobody tS say that they were n all right. These members are now quoted as sayinx tbaf flfey propose to investigate ano ,,ndarstand each measure before 1t is
 on the other hand. it is generally haliavad in political circles that the (zovernor has his legislative program manned out and that he proposes to nave 1t passed just as quickly as It can be put through.
 If is said that many of the senators ana Representatives will find It im- nosstble to remain in Montgomefy throughout the extra session. As seyerai thing they will ali come, al- thourh in some isolated cases the mem hers will not even come to Montgom- cry. os ina b,,slest seasons of the year. Courts ave n seasion and because of this many of fine lawyer members will ind that their time is demanded at home.
 It is settlement season, too TOT tne merchants and farmers who are mem- hers of the Legislature and they will find 1t embarrassing to spend their time in Montgomery. when the finan- siaI condition of Alabama in common with the rest of the country. IS In precarious condition.
 Almost to A man the. members of both the House and the Senate deplore the extra session. If the matter was left to their inclinations. they would 1n the first day adjourn and go home
 Domesticate the Railroadsn
 The prime central feature of pro- posed Legislation will be the Governors proposition to have every common car- Tier corporation, or railroad, doing business in Alabama re-incorporate and organize under the State law cons dftion of that organization in the pro-, posed Legislation will be promise given by the corporation that 1t will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
NEWS OF RECORD

Deeds were recorded yesterday in the probate office as follows:
 Bertha Thompson Redmon and her husband. John Redmon. to Homer L.. Ledbetter, property on the south Side of Adams avenue beginning at the northeast corner of the lot known as the Woman's Home and measuring 27 l-2 by 1e0 feet; consideration, $I, 200. The same property was conveyed by Homer l.. Ledbetter to R. B.. whitta ker, the consideration being sf,500
 Charlotte Jones and Rochelle e Jones to John J Cochran, quit claim deed to twenty-six acres of land near Pike Road, known as the J s, Collins place; consideration, s2,50O.
 Chandler and Douglass to Robert H :. Hull, two lots in the Goode plat: con. sidefation, sf,z0o.
 Notice was received in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday of the incorporation of the Easton Land Con- pany. of ShefieEd. with 8 capital stock of $10,0e0. The incorporators ars James c Harris. E.. A. Robertson and w. S. Hatch.
 Governor Conner yesterday appointed L.. D. Judkins, of Mount Meigs. Mont gcmery county, a notary public and jus- tice of the peace.
 Judge Gaston held the monthly ses- sion of the county court yesterday morning but no cases were tried. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
Legislators and Attaches
 to Arrive.
MESSAGE MAY BE WARM ONE
Financial Troubles Figure in the
 Preliminary Gossip.
ssless to Meet at Capitol Thursday tl Hear what Plan Governor Co., mer Has to Domestlcate
 RaiIroads.

The advance gu. of the Legisla- ture. according to all reports, will march in tonight for the beginning of the extra session, which begins Thurs day at noon. 1t was indicated in the gossip of political circles that the first of the lawmakers and those who ae- company them at every session would make an early start--which circum- stance would indicate. also. that the coming session ~would be very lively. < Il. is expected that the Exchanxa iob- by tonight will assume that crowded appearance which is it's characteristic feature during a legislative session or political convention. The present hn- ancial panic will undoubtedly figure in the preliminary gossip or the legisla. tive gathering. It is known that many of the leading citizens of the State are apprehensive lest another session of the Legislature, during which business conditions must necessarily be dis- furbed. would further tend to unssttle commerce and destroy confidence.
 1t fs understood that q number of prominent citizens are likely to be present during the opening days and urge the Legislators to q conservative course, that existing troubles may not be increased.
 Iii the meanwhile Governor Corner Is noiishiug up his message to the special session which will meet Thursday at noon. This. 1t is expected. will be . warm document.
 The Governor has been significantly silent since the conference between him and President Milton H. Smith. of the louisville and Nashville Railroad MT. Smith in an open letter to the Govern or reviewed the conference and gave his position as he outlined 1t during the talk with the Governor.
 The Governor, however, has so far said nothing. But at the Capitol It Is message to a review of his conference with the head of the Louisville and Nashville and that this part of his nnes- sage will be warmer than any other portion.
 The bills which the Governor wants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
FOUR CASES DISPOSED or IN
 CRIMINAL BRANCH CITY COURT
Jury for Rest of Week EmpaneIied snd
 Cases fer Today are eSax,as eueed.


 Commenced. Disposal of four cases comprised the labors of tho Criminal Division of the City Court yesterday. Lewis Robinson, negro who broke into a chicken house belonging to me- gro in southwest Mcntgomery. was found guilty of burglary. William, Jackson. negro who shot his wife some tinae ago, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder. Jesse Jackson. negro charged with grand larceny, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was fined $50. The only acauittaI yesterday was the case of Viola Murdock, negress. ac- cused of grand larceny. The prosecu- tion alleged that she stole silk skirt from negress. ~ The following jurors were empau- nelled for the week; w. D. Anderson. R. D. Lee, s. S. stephens w. U. Bar field. J, s. Malone, J. H. Brooks. T. c, Shacixelford. John O'Leary. c. l.. Gay. fJ. A. Mead, Temple Boiling. D. P. Captey R. H. Davis. L. C.. Thrasher, W. & Winford. ]. J.. Brooks. A, D. Brooks. c. B. Stuckey. |. K. Maioney IT. F.. Martin, c. W. Morrison and C.. Snipes.
 Today's call is as folIowss Amanda Pleasants, yagrancy: Willie Pollard, grand larceny. Tom Russell. violating prohibition law; Jim Russeii, violating prohibition law; Ed Spann. assault 70 murder: Tom Spencer, grand larceny: Hattie Turner. grand larceny; J. T.. Williams. enhezslement; Eugene Cart man, violating prohibition law; Alfred Brown. assault to murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
CAPITOL GOSSIP
The Ne,v Gnme Layr

State Game and Fish Commissioner John H.. Wallace is enthusiastic over the great showing that is being made by his departments which he watches SO carefully. The revenue. being de- rived from the sale of hunters H. cences, both to residents and non-resi- dents, is a substaAtial item in the States revenue system. and there is a handsome surplus after all the ex- penses of the department are paid.
 During the month of October over $4.OOO was turned into sthe coffers of the State from the proceeds of the sale of hunters licences. Jefferson County leads, the amount received from that County being s5Os.so. Commissioner Wallace says that despite the fact that the weather has been too dry for hunt ing he as received reports from large number of hunters as well as wardens to the effect that there is quail in abundance this year.
 "Whatl pleases me most" said MT. Wallace, "is the respect that hunts men entertain for the law. and the as- slstance that is being given us in en- forcing the law
 Commi ssioner, Wallace believes that the passage of an adequate forestry law will do much towards promoting game in Alabama. ,~r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
ralk Prehibltisn,

.
 The prohibition wave has struck the Capitol. and hardly day passes that arguments for and against the sale or spirftuous liquors in Alabama are not heard in the corridors. and even in the offices.. As a rule the prohibitiontsts are more eutspoken. whether this ts the more popular thing to do of not. < It is known that the Governor's per- sonsl views favor prohibition. but that he favors local option in preference to State bill. Of the heads of the de- partments the majority are outspcken tor .prohibftion; the others do not ex- press themselves.
 Overhaul Legislative Halls. < Both of the legislative halls will be giveh thorough overhauling today and tomorrow, preparatory to the as- sembiing of the Representatives and Senators Thursday. Lights will be placed in both houses. as 1t Is expected that many interesting night sessions will be held.
 Tn anticipation of the special session all other matters of public interest at the Capitol are at a standstilI4 for the present. The Governor will not take up the matter of contracting for the Jefferson Davis statue until after the Legislature adJourns. and the location of high schools will not be taken up until the legislators have met and dis charged their duties. In fact. every thing now, almost, Is dependent on the action taken by the Legislature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05
Sticks wedwed "a Clock

The State Senators and Representa- tives may not find time at the special session of the legislative bodies to take up the matter of either putting a new clock on top of the capitol. or repairing the old one there, but there are many in both houses who believe that the state House should have a clock that works. The old clock which now stands has been wound up several times recently, and runs for a few hours and stops. With a little work 1t Is believed the clock can be made to give good service
 It was discovered that some of the small boys who have been in the habit of, going on the Capitol roof had wsdged sticks into some of the eaEa In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-05

the dock, injuring it to such an extent that 1t would stop when 1t reached cer% tain points. From some time durtng January to recently the clock stood ~ ten minutes to ten, but now the hands point to ten minutes past tHo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02

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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-09
Kirby Smith Meeting.

The regular business and historical
meeting OF Kirby Smith Chapter,
United Daughters OF the Confederscy,
vas held at the home Of Mrs. Jas. NJ.
Grahsm Thursday afternoon.
The meeting VAS we'll attended. and
many interesting papers were read. at
the conclusion Of which Mrs. Graham
served delicious refreshments OF ice
cream, cake and coffee. Mrs. Gra-
ham retained her reputation n 0
clever hostess, and many Of her friends
congratulated her upon the excellence
Of her refreshments.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-09
On Tour Of inspection.

Major G. r. Layton, who is on the
Adjutant-Ge stan in the csps.
city OF inspecior-general OF the First
Brigade. Florida State Troops, has
been detailed for duty to complete hrs
inspection, and is now on tour in
fultilmen, of ,hi. dsty. He began at
Orlando Thorsday, and will visit all
towns before retaining The towns
aud cities containing military com
pauies which Major Layton must in
spect are Orlando, Fort Myers,
Tampa, ST. Petersburg. Key West,
Miami and Daytons.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-09
NEWS OF CITY AND
COUNTY CONDENSED

G. V. McKinstry OF Alschns spent
yesterday with relatives in this city
yesterday.
7. J. swearingen. the naval stores
operator OF Ksnapshs, was transact
ing bushes. in THE city yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Taylor have re-
turned from Jacksonville, where they
have been on q brie: bat pleasant visit
90 friends.
Hereafter DR.. Armstrong, the we'll
known eye specialist, will make reg
ular professional visits to Gainesville
the second Monday OF each month
". L. Hill has returned from Mica
nopy. where he has been spending two
or three days hunting aud fishing IS
the guest Of Dr.. II. L Montgomery.
Dr.. Montgomery declared yesterday
that Mt. Hill vas the most successful
snipe hunter he had ever seen.
Thomas Mitchell. formerly OF this
city bot now OF Jacksonville. passed
through the city yesterday en- route
to 81. Petersburg, where he was called
on account OF the illness OF his brothsS1
Robert Mitchell. Robert. who is
the younger OF the two and also we'll
known here, received sn electric shock
in ST. Petersburg during the holidays,
from which he has never recovered
and which may eventually cause his
death. Friends regret very much TO
learn OF HE misfortune.