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The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
His Ability.

Ho1nX-"ls Jnysmlth what you
would call clover MANI"
TomdiX-"Sure thing Why. he
can pick up an umbrella aud walk off
with 1t Just as IL 1t belonged to
him" ~
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Perhaps it Was.

Pa-"Yes. Ostcpd. old Ponce de
Leon went into the Wilderness TO find
the fountain OF youth"
ostend-"Gee, pop Was It soda
water fountain ,"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

unruly pupils in thelr seats after the
regular dismissal time. II was argued
that punishment would be admins
tered at home when needful, but the
lawglvers had argued without Mrs.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
The Serpent Smiles.

~, HE serpent came TO the roadside
fence and watched nero man
fat on his back trying TO mend
4 broken-down automobile.
'"Ha, Hal" laughed the Serpent
you seem amused2" intcrogattcd
the friendly frog
Much so. my little friend, After
the days Of Eden | was the only thing
that crawled In the dust and man
laughed, but how things have
changed"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

legislator had passed law against
punishment Of any sort in the public
schools with the exceptions of the i'm
position of extra tasks and keeping
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

And gradually Miss Madlgan had
pressed her point until she had slight
ly shaken Jauet's belief In these long
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

the Kelley eyes, and II they took at
ell after the Kelley Side.
He was recalled by movement of
the boy.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

been tempted 10 ask her to celse her
visits, but Miss Madlgan was oblivious
to hints and she had been q friend OF
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

BeldiDg.
Left widow with an only son, she
had made an idol OF the boy. She had
declared that he should never be hu-
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Exactly.

RoderIck-"The cream OF society
from our town was therc. but they
looked small beside the Newport set.
Van Albert-"H'm m, Sort OF con-
densed cream, eh?"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

Little Mrs Wolford looked trou-
bled. She did not like TO think that
Paul Wolford could ever deceive her,
and yet Miss Madigan had spent the
better part Of the afternoon describ-
Ing the wickcdness OF other married
men she knew and arguing that Paul
was not vastly different from tho rest.
Miss Madigan, having no husband
of her own to manage. found CON
genial occupation In assisting more
fortunate women in the management
OF their mates. Ever since Paul VOL
ford had brought his wife back from
tho honeymoon anG established her
in their little home. Miss Madigan
had been asslduous in her attentions
More than once Janet Wolford had
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

EEL kinda nervous?"
questioned Joel Pet
crs rs a turn of the
road brought the dis
t-ict school in sight.
Eot very" said
Susie Conover frank
ly, Though | confess
that the thought Of
Tommy b C | d | n e
rather alarms me.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Wise YOutll.

Gene, said ;hc reckless rounder.
get in tho push and be high-ayer.
Not me-" replied the wise youth.
Two noticed that IL Is usually tho
bigh-1yer who drops tho hardest
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

won't hurt none"
Whats your name7" demanded
Kelley, and his face fol as the hoy
responded. Somehow he had hoped
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

both families for so long that Janet
hesltated TO actually forbid her the
louise.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04


splendid skating surface before the
youthful eye and then forbid its use.
A thaw. followed by hard frost. had
left the Kelcey artificial pond one
glare of ice that shone like a mirror
In the January sun, and Ralph S
skates daDgled as he shivered with an
ticipatory delight at the very thought
OF skating on that gllttorlng surface.
Skating on the river had been for
bidden. His mother insisted that ho
should go TO the canal where the wa
ter had been drained off at the close
of navigation until only foot or 30
remained. II was surely safe, but
the snow had drlftcd Into the cut, and
not even The thaw could melt IL all.
so that bit of cleared surface hero
and there was the only thing that was
available To small boys and girls on
the canal. while tho ornamental lakes
in the Kelley grounds were broad and
inviting.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

business engagements which kept
Paul out until late and sent him home
with his clothes strong of tobacco
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

DEAR, I'd not believe
the best man living
and there are no best
men." /"
Miss nj Il d | & a ms
near blonde head
bobbed enerGetlcally
as she delivered her
self of this remark.
and her shrewd and
shrewdish eyes snap
ped ylciOtislg.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

LPl1 looked lohgingly
through the ironwork
of t he ornamental
fence which only en-
phasized the Nc
trospass" signs that,
ut regular intervals,
announced j a IN e S
Kelcey's desire for Sc
clusion.
1t seemed q crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

complaint in our state, seems to be a source of widespread dissatisfaction throughout the country. Possible reme- dies which occur to me are:
 An increased number of judges to dis pose of crowded dockets; a nearer ap- proach to the standards of European countries in methods of selection, terms and salaries of judges and prosecutors; a more simplified system for the selection and charging of juries: enlarged authority and better facilities for prosecutors in the investigation of crime; abolishment of the rule requiring unanimous verdicts; greater restrictions upon the right Of ap- peal in civil and criminal cases; some plan for the elimination of the influence of local sympathy. prejudice and thread bare technicaiities from criminal trials. Since justice, or injustice, must flow from litigation and litigation itself Is an acknowledged form of contest, it must be governed by the ordinary rules of contest which permit the use of power and re- sources.
 The Thaw case and the Calhoun case are conspicuous examples. While oppor- tunity for the rich and poor or for strong and weak cannot be accomplished.
 By D. E. Morgan.
 (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
 North Dakota.)
 I deem President Taft's suggestion as to the appointment of a commission an ex- cellent one. So far as the practice in ap- pellate courts is concerned I would deem 1t a step in advance to avoid delays if the right of appeal be limited in merely money demand matters. Where no prin- ciple Is involved 1t Is financial loss to the appellate even to win on an appeal in volving a small amount I would also suggest that the right of appeal be limited where no question Is involved except 0 question of fact On this the verdict of the jury, confirmed by the opinion of the trial court should be final in ordinary cases.
 It would also result in speedier de- cisions if the writing of opinions in trivial cases and in appeals where no new questions is involved could be dispensed with Tn trial courts too much time Is taken up in empaneling jurles and in use- less cross-examinations.
 If commission can suggest a remedy for those abuses some of the bad condi- tions mentioned by President Taft would be improved
 By c. B. Grant. (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan) There Is occasionally good ground for complaint against appellate courts for delay in deciding cases.
 can say of the supreme court of Mloh- igan that there has seldom been unjustif- able delays The trouble is mainly with the trial courts and with the judges of those courts.
 Those judges can promptly dispose of business If they will, unless there is a too crowded condition of their dockets. Too much time is wasted in the trial of cases.
 Many trial judges permit arguments i upon admissibility of testimony. Some drastic law or constitutional pro- vision may be adopted which would en- force speedy determination of cases. but see no way to remedy delays caused by the slowness of trial judges except by re- i fusing to elect or appoint them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
EMINENT JUR|STS
 AGREE WITH TAFT Laws Delays Should Be Les sened As Much As Possible EQUAL LAWS FOR ALL MEN Much Interest ls Attached to the Views of Men In the South and West
 on Account of Local Con-
 dltIons.
EQUAL LAWS FOR ALL MEN

New York, December 25.-(Special.)- In view of the national interest felt to- ward action which Congress may take on President Taft's recommendations that ..the laws delays be eliminated as greatly as possible and the costs in lit- igation be minimized," the Publishers Press has gathered views of representa- tives. supreme court justices and at- torney generals through the country.
 These eminent jurists united in de- claring favorably toward the stand taken by President Taft.
 Especial interest is attached to the statements of jurists in those states where, 1t Is alleged. the systems or procedure deserve immediate attention. One law for the rich and poor alike, is the slogan of the general movement.
 In the south where. 1t has been said, there is one justice for the negro and another for the white. particular in- terest Is attached to the authoritative statements
 N In the west where the frontier so re- ,ntly existed the same need has been felt.
 On account of the widespread inter- est upon the subject ths recommenda- tions of the jurists appended have been forwarded to President Taft.
 By A. H. Whitfield.
 (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of
 Mississppi.)
 I concur most heartily in everything said by President Taft on this sub feet. I think 1t a very wise thing 10 have a commission appointed, as sug- gested by him, to take up this sup feet as related to the federal courts, and after that commission shall nave made it's report. the states should act in the light of such report. It goes without saying that too great care can not be exercised in the selection or 80 important a commission. Nothing but the highest legal ability should be con sldered; partisanship should be utterly eliminated.
 President Taft himself made record as a fudge of the circuit court Of ap- peals never surpassed, if ever edualed'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

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 The Birmingham News: Both Iir. O. T. and Byron Dozier are reliahi. and experienced physicians and sur- geons who deserve the greatest success which has been and 10 theirs.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

The exquisite art packages and incomparable quality of Merita Chocolates are bringing us the candy trade. Daily dem- onstrations = free samples. Clarke Bros, 309 N. 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
ey w. g. MuIIin.

(Attorney General of Wyoming.)
 The laws delay. discussed by the Pres- ident. while not a subject of serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

partmont activity for intervention is due to knowledge of a combination between Germany, Japan and Zelaya for the con- struction of a ship canal along the old surveyed Nicaraguan route. In support of this theory, attention Is called to the fact that German influence In Nicaragua is paramount and that that country has always looked to the German financiers for whatever backing 1t might need. Nearly every important industry in Me aragua is under German control, and has been for many years. There are German settlements all over the republic and un- der the circumstances it Is regarded as rather surprising that the Kaiser has been so quiet Among those who really do not know much about the exact situ- ation there Is a disposition to make light of this canal story. but not so with those who are acquainted with the leading fig ures in the isthmus and who are in position to know the relations between the political leaders of the several Latin American nations to the south of us, in cluding Mexico.
 Possibly the quick action taken by Sec retary Knox and the manifest willingness of the United States government to be Nicaragua's big brother may nip this conspiracy in the bud. There is still con-
 
 situation however.
 The appointment of Mir. James M. Beck to be general counsel for the sugar trust Is further recognition of the eminent legal abilities of that gentleman. While he was connected with the department of justice at Washington. his prosecution of various corporation suits and his re- sourceful initiative impressed upon cor poration management his value as law yer. Hence when he severed relations with the government they made haste to hire him. It was George c. Gorham, once famous in California and in Washington, who, when asked if he favored certain corporation legislation, remarked: Not having yet been retained by the opposi- ton I am still the unfagging and un- Tagged friend of the people, MT. Beck seems to have gone over to the opposition with both feet.
 It Is far cry to next years cotton crop. yet interests friendly to southern railroad stocks are already discussing the strong probability of increased acre age and production of this staple as a factor in next years tonnage returns in that section. They argue that the high prices prevailing for cotton cannot fail to have a stimulating effect on production throughout the south, and for that matter all over the world. An increase in the India crop of IS per cent on 10 per cent enlarged acreage is citSd. The same line of reasoning applies also to wheat If weather conditions are favorable for spring planting as for winter wheat an- other big year for this crop may be locke for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
By William A. Anderson.
fAttorney General of virsinia.)

(Attorney General of virginia.)
 I can speak only for Virginia. In this state the procedure fin both civil and criminal cases has been very much sim- plified and as a rule tho trial and de- cision of causes. both civil and criminal, are not unduly delayed. The costs of both civil and criminal proceedings are, taking everything into account. exceed ingly moderate.
 Making the comparison with the federal courts, would say that the costs in the state courts in civil cases do not amount to more than one-fourth as much as they do in like cases in the federal courts.
 do not claim that either our civil or criminal courts in Virginia are by any means perfect. Both are being gradually. improved and perfected
 am sure, however, that there is in this state no such just cause for complaint of the laws delay or of the cost of obtain ing the decision of cases, as there would seem from President Taft's statements to exist in other jurisdictions.
 By E. H. Norcross. (Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court.)
 The suggestion of President Taft for the appointment of . commission by Congress whose duty it shall be to prepare and submit q system of civil and criminal procedure for the federal courts is un- doubtediy the best and quickest way to remedy existing defects.
 Such system ought to be a model for tho several states, and be the means of eventually establishing a uniform pro- cedure throughout the country.
 If Congress will provide for and allow President Taft to name the commission 1t will have enacted piece of legislation of immeasurable value to the American people.
 While our criminal procedure is suscep- tible of great improvement, and while much can be accomplished to the end that punishment will more certainly fol- low the commission of crime, neverthe- less 1t must not be considered that the crime problem will be solved alone by such a remedy. Until we have more ac- curate knowledge of the causes that pro- duce crime and apply some effective rem edies to the root of the evil we will, I think, discover that improved procedure has only in small measure relieved the situation
 We need reform In our prison and jail systems and in our methods of dealing with offenders against the laws, both be- fore and after conviction, as well as re- form in our procedure.
 Next year the national census will be taken. Congress should provide, if 1t has not already done so, for the ascertain- ment of the causes that are mainly re- sponsible for such widespread crime in tho United States When we know some- thing more of the causes that are mainly productive of crime we may. and I be- lieve will, find that some very simple remedies will accomplish some very won derful results.
 By w. E. Mullin.
 Attorney General of Wyoming.)
 The laws delay. discussed by the Pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Wonan's Curiosity.

From Judge.
 Ella-Were your Christmas gifts sat- isfactory?
 stella-one was; the giver had forgotten to take off the price tag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

The railroad interests do not take l1ind- lv to the urgent recommendations of the interstate commerce commission to be given enlarged powers. A friendly press ir New York and other larger cities, where capital centrallzes and rules the roost. reflect this feeling very clearly. Protest still takes the form of a demand upon Congress that 1t amend the Sher- man law so as to make it easier for cor porations to do business without being in the outlaw class. In this insistence they are seemingly blind to the almost un- broken stand of the great masses of the people living in the west and south that whatever amendment this law may be subjected to be to strengthen 1t instead of to remove it's teeth and claws.
 There is dense and perverse refusal to see that the people find in the trend of re- cent court dicisons a promise Of the cor poration control which was written into the statute by Congress nearly 20 years ago. The interstate commerce may not obtain from Congress the increased power 1t asks, but Wall street is likely to wait ouite awhile before the national legis- iature does anything to set back the com mission or to cripple the Sherman law. While there Is no sign of this sort of feel ing in the literature which is supposed to represent the great banking interests of Wall street. 1t may be stated as fact that the really important people in the money center understand the situation more clearly and appreciate what Wash ington is likely to do
 The hard heads who sit in the counting rooms of the banks and in the back of- fees of the railroad headquarters nurse no delusons on the subject.
 There Is just little bit of nervousness on the part of those fin the know' over the possibilities of trouble growing out of the Nicaraguan revolution. There Is story of Washington origin afioat that the real background reason for our state de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
marchioness Without Title.

London, December 25.-(Special. .)-Lon- don is soon to have a marchioness with out a title. This Is due to the statement of the Marchioness of Anglesey that she is determined to be known as Mrs. How ard Gilliat after her marriage to MT. Gilliat the latter part of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
RAILROAD SCHEDULES
TERMINAL STATION.

Erective November 14. 1eoa)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Tantalizlnq.

Madge-Is a veil becoming to me when I go out sleighlng?
 Marjorie-Yes, dear but I think you mean to wear it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

am aware that there fs wide spread belief that in the country at largo there are radical defects in the present legal system resulting in ufi- due delays of the law. which are. in turn. responsible, for . failure in many cases in the enforcement of the crimi- nal law, allow an unreasonable and un- fair advantage in civil cases in favor of the contestant who may be in bet ter position than his adversary fnan- cially or otherwise to sustain pro- longed litigation. or permit one party by mere delay practically to prevent the other from securing his just right. and I do not doubt that there is req sonable ground for Just criticism along these lines.
 The fault Is in the system and forms of procedure, and the reform must come primarily from the law making body.
 I am not prepared to formulate . plan in detail for such reforms. but would say generally that 1t should tend to a simplification of tho system.
 This might involve in time. possibly, a radical change in the organisation of the courts. with the view thereby of facilitating m early hearing and disposition of causes, decreasing the expense of litigation, and removing un- necessary obstacles to the prompt and easy transmission of a cause for re- view in an appellate tribunal.
 A step in the direction of expediting and lessening the cost of appeals has already been taken in Wyoming by providing for sending up the original papers. although 1t is still necessary to present alleged errors occurring upon the trial by bill of exceptions. which. however, when settled and hled may itself be transmitted as an original paper.
 . Unreasonable continuances of triaS either by consent or upon the applica- ton of party. as well as unreason- able change of venue or judge for the trial of particular causes should Dc guarded against by stringent regula- tions insuring 70 far as possible that only proper motives and plain neees-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
sy William r. Thompson.

Attorney General of Nebraska.)
 am not prepared to speak of other than the conditions obtaining in this state in federal courts
 So far as the federal courts of this state are concerned I think 1t is only fair to say there are very few delays in the prosecution of causes, both civn and criminal.
 We have two judges of tho district court who. in the absence of the efr- chit Judges, perform the functions of the circuit judges and all cases, civil and criminal, so far as my observation has gone, have been disposed of with reasonable dispatch.e
 have heard no complaints of laws delay in the federal court.
 I think the rich and poor are served alike and justice is meted out as well as 1t may be considering the fallibility that is common to judges as well as to the rest of mankind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-05
BALLARD CLUB FORCED
TO ENLARGE QUARTERS

tes for the athletes than the lpuef
department
within the near future the club
will give another II it, papuiaf
nmakafH Two have been given
within tho past fea months hytli II
which were a grand suecess|
There viii be number u addl-
tians a. the gymnasium alsa. Niiteh
viil add to tho attraction ~ tho q.
siiiuilun roma sOpd hpxinE aud
Areatling bouts are 10 b. had during
the coming season IN addition 20
athrr athiailr features