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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
ONE MORE JUROR
 IN COOPER CASE Oyer 200 Men Are Examined
 to Get This One TRIAL DRAGGING ALONG TaIesmen Examined Are From the Backwoods of Davidson County
 and Many Never Heard
 of the Killing.
TRIAL DRAGGING ALONG

Nashville, February S-The nineteenth day closed with the jury still ineom- plete in the case of the state asanlst Col. Duncan B. Cooper. Robin J. Cooper and John D. Sharp, charged with the murder of former Senator E. W. car mack One juror, the eleventh, in the per son of w. A. Adeock, a young farmer was sent in 10 the box In order to get him, 2l +alesmen were examined. Of these only seven were able to qualify and six of these were challenged preemptorily The state now has left three such challenges and the defense 36. There are something Ike 200 names yet available in the present venire from which an effort will be made to secure the twelfth juror
 Over 400 of the fifth venire of 800 men have been served and reported here to- day for the trial. Most of the men drawn on this venire live in remote parts or the county where newspapers are seldom read because of illiteraey. The few from Nashville and vicinity, it is conceded, ean- not qualify as jurors because of having read the testimony at the application TOT bail
 The court room was comfortably filled when Judge Harts gavel fell at g a. m. Most of these present were talesmen wlth the usual sprinklng of loafers who ma the warm court room and comfortable chairs a delightful resting place during the cold weather. These men and boys come early and stay until put out at night. Some read papers nearly all day. at times. none pay a great deal of attention to the court proceedings.
 The first panel of the venire included 45 names. As soon as they were pre- pared the attorneys asked for and se- cured time to scrutinize them.
 A. L. Mims. one of the talesmen ex- cused because he had formed an opinion, was once a candidate for governor on the populist ticket
 The first panel of IS men was exhausted without securing a juror. The fourth man in the second D. M. Bannister, admitted that his eyesight was failing but proud ly added. But l kin see to shoot rifle jest as good as l ever could.
 Asked how many children he had, ne replied "Ef they are all living and they were when I heard from them, I've got eight"
 The state challenged Bannister
 The second panel was exhausted at Iz;4o D. m.. and the third called Court then adjourned until D. m.
 The first man to respond after lunch con was Joe Tempeton, farmer, who could neither read nor write, had not heard that Carmack was killed and dld not know the defendants. Ills clotnhg hung in tatters from his body and he had not shaven for weeks. The state readily accepted him as a juror, but the defense after long deliberation. excused him.
 W. A. Adcoek. a farmer, aged 8, was accepted by both sides as juror No Il at $50 D. m.
 Further efforts to secure another juror failed and court adjourned with one place in the box still vacant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Action Is Deferred.

Sacramento. Cal, February S.-Only five senators favored agitation of the anti Japanese question when the matter was called up today by Senator Marc Anthony of San Francisco.
 The senate decided by a vote of % to to defer until next Thursday its ac- ton upon the report of the committee on executive communications which advised against legislation aimed at the Japan ese.
 Senator J. B. Sanford introduced a joint resolution asking Congress to include Japanese in the provisions of the Geary exclusion act.
 Senator Anthony's bill providing for submitting to the voters at the next state election the question of prohibiting Asiatic immigration was favorably re- ported this morning.
 Senator Sanford's resolution is as fol- lows:
 ssWhereas The recent attitude of some California officials and others in author ity, has given the people of the eastern states and other states a wrong impress
 sion as to the real sentiment of the peo-
 pie of the Pacific coast relative to the Japanese situation at hand and, Whereas, We think it right and proper that the people of this country should be advised as to our true position on the question, therefore be it Resolved. By the senate and the as- sembly of the state of California, joint i ly, that We are unalterably opposed to | further Japanese immigration, and urge l our representatives in Congress to eX- 1 tend the provisions of the Geary ex- cluson act so as to include Japanese 1 Chinese, Hindus and all other Asiatic races.
 Be it further resolved, That we con. demn the proposition to naturalize the l Japanese and extend the elective fran. I chise to the alien born of that race as | being inimieal to the welfare of tn. | American people.
 l Resolved. That a copy of these reso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
SAVE THIS RECIPE

The expert doctors report from the hos pital camps in the pine woods of Maine that pine contains the most active agents for restoring the mucous membrane to its normal condition and for coughs and colds it simply works wonders. frequent ly completely curing the most severe cold fin a days time. Here is the formula:
 Mix half pint of good whisky with two ounces of glycerine and add one-half ounce concentrated pine compound. The bottle is to be we'll shaken each time and used in doses of teaspoonful to a table spoonful every four hours.
 The concentrated pine is a special pine product refined for the highest of medical use and comes only in half ounce bot ties each enclosed in a tin screw-top case, which is air-tight to retain the full strength.
 Be sure it is labeled Concentrated" thus avoiding inferior preparations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Legislator Beaten Up.

St. Louis, February s.-Hiram Lloyd, member of the lower house of the state legislature and former speaker of the house of delegates, was beaten by two men near Wyoming street and Wis consin avenue, three miles from his home, late last night. Lloyd says he his transfer point. Though his diamond stud, valued at $165 is missing, the police of the Wyoming district do not believe Lloyd was attacked for pur- poses of robbery, but think he was injured in a fight with men he knew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
CLAY MINERS IN SESSION.
An Association is Formed With About
 50 Members.

Augusta, Ga, February S.-The Amer ican Clay Producers association was formed here today by the leading clay miners of the south. The association has started off with about 50 members and a committee has been appointed to solicit membership from all of the clay and kaolin producers in the United States.
 The association will look after rail- road rates on domestic clays, it being claimed at the meeting that a rate of 21 cents is charged on local clays, while foreign clays are shipped in this country at ' cents. P. w. Martin of Macon was elected president and Cecil Morgan secretary. The main object of the association will be to regulate rail- road rates and to promote the use of American clayS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
LONG TELEGRAM IS SENT TO STOP
 JAPANESE BILL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

TNUN
 is following the line of policy which will work out for the best interest of the Pa cific coast This is not partisan ques- tion, but one involving a great national policy and I believe that only the na- tional government can deal adequately with it. To my personal knowledge the President has been endeavoring for the past year to meet the demand of our peo- pie in the most effective manner. l be- lieve that his policy has been a success thus far. It demands longer test and state cooperation is necessary to achieve the result we all desire. I am in favor of the exclusion of the Japanese laborers, so as to avoid another race question in this country, inevitable if they come in. l am for standing by the President because his policy has been of national importance and for international good feeling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
ATKINSON HERE
 WITH OFFICIALS

H. M. Atkinson, formerly president of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, and the Brunswick Steamship company, all of which interests have gone into the hands of receivers, was in Bir mingham yesterday.
 With him were Alex Bonnyman, former ly general manager of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic, and James Ros- rister an attorney of Atlanta.
 The gentlemen were on conference with creditors and others interested in the af- fairs of the three concerns which are in receivers hands. MT Atkinson talked freely concerning the condition of his interests. His remarks were in line with his statement in The Age-Herad Sun day morning. and were to the effect that the present status of his properties is due to the fact that the indebtedness ac- cummulated during the years of financial depression had proved too great to be paid off at once. He was confident, how ever that his plans would eventually ma hands of receivers.
 
 E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
 
 Green Undertaking Co. Woodlawn Undertaking Co.,, Phones 4O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Third Death in Tragedy.

Alexandria, La, February 8.--News reached here today of the death of Robert Weatherford at Hineston, La, last night Weatherford was shot Sat urday in an affray wherein he and his brother Charles Weatherford opposed Henry and Bud Harrington. father and son, both of whom were killed. The coroners jury returned verdict that the Barringtons came to their death as the result of gunshot wounds received at the hands of Charles Weatherford who is now in jail in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Protests Against Resolution.

Salem, Ore, February S.-Vigorous pro- tests are coming to the senate resolu- tions committee against Senator Bailey S resolution memoralizing Congress to ex tend the Chinese exclusion act to include all Asiatics. These protests are coming principally from personal friends of Pres ident Roosevelt in Portland, and from the consuls stationed at Portland. Those op- posing the resolution are urging that Japanese be exempted from the sweep ing provisions. The resolutions commit tee has not taken action and is awaiting to hear from all sides. Senator Bailey is member of the resolutions commit tee and declares that he will make fight to have the resolution favorably reported without exemptfng Japanese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Bill Will Go to Sleen.

Carson New. February S.-The assem- ply bill prohibiting Japanese and Chi nese from acquiring lands, or acting as corporation agents, reached the senate today Instead of referring the measure to the federal relations committee as was done in the assembly, the senate sent it to the Judiciary committee, along with the anti-Japanese resolution. It is al- most certain that the bill will sleep in this committee or be reported unfavorably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
MASK BALL.
Concordia Beneficial Society Will Give
 Grand Entertainment.

The Concordia Benefit society will give a grand mask ball at its hall on Avenue E, between Tenth and Eleventh streets on Tuesday, February 23, at p. m. hard to make this affair a big success.
 Professor Harms orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the dancers. Good order will be maintained and all those attending will be assured of a festive time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Two Neqroes Will Hanq.

Jackson, Miss. February S.-tSpe- cial. .)-The supreme court affirmed death sentences today on Jim Queen and Arthur Farrow both negro mur- derers Queen hangs in Jefferson coun- ty March 22, and Farrow in Tate coun- ty March "A. Farrow braned a woman with an axe and buried her body in a ditch where it was later washed up and the crime exposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Segregation Bill Introduced.

Lincoln, Neb., February S.-Representa- tive Jerry Howard of Douglas county to- day introduced in the house a bill to segregate Japanese and Chinese laborers from American workmen. The measure provides that the Japanese and Chinese must not work in company with white men, and must not be employed in the same building. Howard says his bill was evolved to eradicate conditions existing in South Omaha, where Japanese Iaborers are employed in packing houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Perkins Resenta Criticism.

Washington, February S.-In view of the attack which President Roosevelt has made on Senator Perkins, the senior senator from California for his attitude on the Japanese agitation in his state friends of the senator believe that he will defend himself on the floor of the Senate He consulted with several sen- ators on the subject today Senator Per- kins claims that the criticism of his at titude on the naval programme is un- warranted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Legislation Is Inadvisahle.

Albany, N. r.. February s.-That the contemplated legislation in California rel alive to the Japanese Is inadvisable and that California's grievances, if any. should be submitted to the state depart ment at Washington, was the substance of resolution introduced tonight by Assemblyman Charles Stein of New York. The resolution went over under the rules until next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Postal Changes.

Washington. February S.-(Special.) Postmasters appointed: Emory, Choctaw " county c. T. Pagan; Mortimer, Escam- bia county William B. Earle. Rural routes ordered established May 1: Cam- den, Wilcox county, route ?, serving 125 people, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa county, route 2, serving 10S people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
BIRMINGHAM Vs. MARION.

The basketball teams of Birmingham college and Marion Military institute will meet Wednesday night at s:9O o'clock on the Young Mems Christian association gymnasium floor.
 Both teams are fast. and as the rivalry between the two is intense, the struggle promises to be one of great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
YouNG TURK REPLIES.

In a letter to the sporting editor of The Age-Herald, Young Turk writes from Clanton that he was not party to fake wrestling match which was described by Bob Reiley, Young Turks opponent.
 Young Turk accepts Reilley's challenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09

lutions be transmitted to our representa- tives in Congress by the secretary of the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09

M. Catulle Mendes was born May 21, 1S41. He was a prolific writer of poems, novels, short stories and dramatic pieces. He was also dramatic critic of the Jour
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
raE CARE OF BABIES.

Yr,nrsSsa.s bv the large infant NOR
tal;rv especially during the hot sun
rer months. Phiiadelphia's depart
men. at health has organized an aih-
snce for the care of babies Soiun-
ss-v service will be rendered by one
hundred and fifty physicians and CO
operating committees have been or
ssnired in every ward. Lectures are
na,,s given in the school buildings on
Wednesday afternoons under the aus
r;css az the Philadelphia Alliance Tor
the Care OF Babies. The campaign IS
nnder the direction OF the department
Of uublic health, the board OF eouca-
lion the congress OF mothers anu ms
home and school league.
The Springfield Register IN caiins
attention 10 these measures preoic1s
that they will result in great GOOD
Tha prediction is well founded Ins
pnfIadelphia campaign is a campaigr
OF education along right hnes-ehs
lines Of prevention Too many PEG
ME wait untl the baby is sick oetor'
carefully studying the child's oaii'
needs. Daily precautions TO proven
Illness are necessary TO reduce Infan
i mortality. II is easier to save oaos
life by keeping 1t properly fed an'
properly clad than by calling docto
after the child IS stricken with Hines
which SO quickly snuffs out their ~
lie. delicate lives these oppressivel'
hot days
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07

on complaining about the roads. In
ether days any road upon which a
half-lcaded wagon would not be stall
ed when the spring thaw came was
good enough. but now the rural car
ric7s, when they assemble In conven-
tion, demand that bridges be repaired
and harrows dragged over the high
ways al frequent intervals 10 make
them smooth.
Looking Al the matter seriously, how
ever, II Is easy to imagine that the
rural mail delivery system has been
the greatest factor making for good
roads Once the country folk became
accustomed TO having their mail
brought TO them they looked for y
as anxionsiy as the city dweller does
for his morning delivery. AS the gov
eminent does not require its rural car
rfers TO traverse impossible roads,
there was some incentive to improve
the condition OF the rural HIGHWAYS
and once begun the work was worth
carrying on for its own sake lhe
rural carrier may hare the appear
ance ot being chonic kicker but ne
has been OF inestinable value to tne
rural public In several ways
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
Tomorrow and Today.

Tomorrow is bully day on which to
NOW the lawn;
To get the baby's buggy out and
have new wheels put on:
To clean the dirty furnace room and
fix the pump which leaks;
To rid the doors about the house of
irritating squeaks.
Tomorrow is the day on which to buy
your wife dress;
To change the furniture about with
groans and WEAKNESS;
To take the children 10 the park and
grant their every wish.
But today's the day OF all the days on
which to go and fish.
Tomorrow is a splendid day to pay a
little bill:
To get haircut or a shine or take a
liver pill,
To read good improving book OF
square your tax account
Or head a big subscription list and
give snug amount.
While having molars coobled up dowr
in a dentists chair:
To buy ton Of china or carpet fo
the nall
But today's the day of all the days I,
see a game OF ball.
George Fitch in Peoria Herald
Transcript
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
PATERsoN.s EXPERIENCE

Patterson \, r. tiled 10 get along
under TIE old aIdsEnaasc sys-az OF
sove-nment for years, BIT made fail-
n-e o. l. Tie commission form Was
ADOPTED and he Improvement that has
been made u that city morally and
materially has bsea 6 -srelatiou-
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report % the mayer u Paterson 10
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caaraging 70 taa people Of Kaakus-
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preceding the last two yea-s there
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
RURAL MAIL CARRIERS.
Lively Demand for More Money and
Good Reads

New York Tribune: Rural pros
per.ty has its shadow as well as its
sunshine. The head of the pcstofioe
department Is learning this 10 his
sorrow. Years ago the farmer wss
conssn, with almost anything, IN
those days he didn't have telephone
in the dining room. wind mill in the
yard. an automobile in the shed aud
large pile OF money in the bank So
waen the experimental rural routes
were established IN order thar the
husbandH.zn might have his mail
hrught 10 him once day instead of
being compelled 10 ger il once a week
from the postotice when he made his
SATURDAY. trip 10 town. there were
plenty Of applicants for the place OF
rural carrier at $500 3 year. even
shough the successful man understood
that he mus. provide his own horse
and Nag0a.
Nor. with The rural carriers recesv
ing. rzuy q them. $500 q year, they
are no. satisfied. Us bad enough for
the goverznsnt servant 10 be com
relied 10 watch his neigebors riding ~
him Ii their touring cars as he picks
.rc pennies Ont o. ths mail box and
znpliss The scznsy moisture Of :
Earched tongue to sticking STAMP
On letter. without having 10 provide
his own equipment. Wills suburban
city carriers Who use horses and We
nseEes receive a. allowance Of sSn0 /
rear IN addition 10 their salaries
Then TOO, sAe rural carrier viii insls
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
Iowa is the place.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: An iowan
who has been soiourning in California
writes TO his home people: 1T is Just
as hard 10 make living out here
as it X in Iowa The profits OF your
labor are no more certain-a little
less / an inclined 10 think Wherever
ron go, you find that the toll OF man
is confined TO hard, honest and con-
sinuous effort
Would that every individual had the
wisdom 10 veigh wen such words as
the foregoing In no state in the union
are the people 50 well TO do, On the
average. sc in Iowa There are more
yery wealthy men In other states:
maybe a greater percentage have ex
traorliinary wealth. But IN Iowa there
I is AT least a very small percentage o.
the very poor Conditions are as neal
perfect here as they are anywhere fo'
making : comfortable living
There is no exceedingly easr road
to Eeaith-honest weaIth-anywhere
Wherever man goes. 70 succeed II
mus. vork- Wherever he goes he mus
capitalize zis energy and MS ability
his brains and his muscle, his sudg
Re1r and his integrity He cannot b
saittisss anywhere and wia The mel
rho have wcn anywhere hare bee,
hard workers There mgr hare bee
exceptions, but the exception onl
Evuves the ruls
\. Hard honest continuous effort win.
II really stands 2 better chance /
Iowa thar anywhere else, becaHs
here conditions are as near right :
they MAKE EN-