The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19

evenly divided between the city and the smaller towns In the vicinity.
 Lawyers, merchants and one reporter are among those on the jury, some or them Ioreseeing long and arduous task' sought to be excused but Judge Cfelsn- ton hrmlJ declined to allow anybody personal affairs to interfere with his pup lie duty. Not only will the jury take up cases incident to the riots, but will con- sider the assault case which preciptated the disorders. Mrs. Earl Hallam, in thls connection, has identified George Rich ardson, negro, but she Is not absolutely certain that the Identification is correct In instructing the jury, Judge Creighton confined himself to the usual directions, and laid stress on the duty of remaining silent in public as to details of what goes on in the jury room. He made no refer ence to the riots.
 At } o'clock this afternoon General Young made the rounds of the various posts and found all in excellent order and in readiness for prompt action. He or dered that the usual patrols be sent about beginning at 2 p. m., and he sta- toned cavalry at strategic points. The health of the soldiers Is excellent.
 Good Advice.
 The only case of violence reported dur ing the day occurred on North Eighth street. A small crowd of white men and boys set upon a negro and beat him severely He managed to break away and ran north pursued by his assailants. The affair was reported to the headquar- ters of General Wells, but the roughs had scattered by the time soldiers came upon the scene
 Today's session of the grand jury was devoted to hearing witnesses in the case of the assault of Mrs. Mabel Hallam. George Richardson, the negro whom Mrs. Hallam identified as her assailant, all though not positively, was indicted. Mrs. Hallam, members of her family, includ- ing MT. Hallam and the police who re- sponded to a call for help after the crime, were the witnesses before the grand jury. Richardson protests his innocence. The grand jury will meet again tomorrow morning to begin it's general investigation of the riots The funeral of Frank Del more, who was killed by the mob, was held today, the sermon being preached by Rev. Timothy Hickey, vicar of the Catholic diocese of Alton. Father Hick- ey is credited with great influence, not only among Roman Catholics in his dio- cese, but among the laboring classes gen erally, and his plea to those present at the services was thoughtfully heard.
 Case of Violence.
 Keep off the streets ana uon spleau foolish reports and the trouble will soon be over" said the vicar.
 "when you appear on the streets in times like these you encourage those who do not respect the law to further vio- lence. If law-abding people would only stay off the streets there would be no more need of troops"
 The determination of Governor Deneen, announced today not to surrender Prt- vate Klein, who killed a young man at Kankakee in pursuit of his orders to guard a car, has a deeper significance than merely protecting the individual soldier. It is felt that unless a firm stand Is taken in behalf of the soldier who kills in the discharge of his duty, even though such action would appear over-zealous in civil life, the morals of the National Guard will be injured. It is felt that the guardsman who has his orders must not be made to fear that he is running a risk of trouble with the civil authorities. He must be made to feel that he is safe in carrying out the legitimate orders of his superior officers It was this sentiment which was freely expressed to Governor Deneen by officers of the National Guard with whom he consulted regarding the case.
 It was authoritatively stated tonight that the appeal of Governor Deneen and the action of the business men this morning calling on all good citizens for information that would lead to the con viction of those guilty of rioting bore quick fruit. A surprising number Of per sons called on States Attorney Hatch and gave him information which Will be of value in guiding the actions or the grand jury.