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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
Pile SOLVES
THE PROBLEM
Work Good Food and FIRE.
Quent Baths Best Thing for
Law Breakers Declares Po-
lice Magistrate.
Especial Correspondence to Morning J~ournall

Especial Correspondence to Morning Journai1
Spokane, Wash, Nov. 24.-Samuel
\. Mann, police magistrate of Spo-
KANE. formerly a newspaper writer
Ind theatrical performer in the east,
believes he has solved the problem of
dealing with hardened criminals, ha-
oitual %drunkards and hop fiends. wife
beaters. drone n juvenile Offend
RS. The panaeea:
Give them work-work that tires
he body and rests h mind; give
hem wholesome food and frequent
baths. The rock pile is a suitable
place in the absence of an established
workhouse."
Judge Mann handles from forty
1--WE to sixty cases daily during the
six LAYS a week the our is in ses-
sion, thus giving him opportunity to
see the result of sending prisoners to
he city Jail. He va they invariably
return to answer to some other if not
the same charge, and the fall is from
bad to worse, the climax, as a rule.
being the penitentiary for life or long
periods. He added:
Speaking from a strictly humani-
tartan standpoint, l believe it is wrong
to keep a criminal in absolute idle
ness for thirty, sixty or ninety days
while the result of incarcerating a
| normal human being, who has com
mitted no crime. for a similar period
will either make him a criminal or
drive him insane.
i have watched the results OF sem
fences on the rock pile. Even the
confirmed drunkard, who comes here
after a Knockout fight with John
Barleycorn. goes forth a new man
after thirty days treatment, as have
outlined. | have seen boys who be-
came desperate criminals after asso-
| eating with bad men in Jail a similar
| period, and again l have known
them to become respected citizens as
| a result of being segregated from the
other classes and given work to oc-
| cupy their minds. The rock pile
| solves the problem"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
LisGAL NOTICE.

Last will and testament OF AleNan-
der NJ. Whitcomh, deceased.
To Il. s. Putnam. executor, Mrs.
Mary Putnam, Temperance Amanda
whitcomb, Juanita Bedford now Mrs.
Albert Lee Guckert and to all whom
Il may concern:
You are hereby notified that the al
legged Last VIII and Testament OF
Alexander NJ. Whitcomb. late OF the
County Of Bernaiillo and Territory OF
New Mexico. deceased, has been pro-
duced and read in the Probate Court
OF the County Of Bernalillo. Territory
Of New Mexico. on the nth day Of
November. 1909. and the day OF the
proving Of said alleged Last VIII and
Testament was by order of the Judge
Of said Court thereupon fixed for
Monday. the ard day of January. A.
u. 1910, Term OF said Court. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon OF said day.
Given under my hand and the Seal
Of this Court. this lith day OF Nov,
A. n. 1903.
(seaD A y WALKER,
Probate CLERK.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
Ed LeBreton
A~UCTlONEER
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SALE.

whereas, on the 10th day of Sep
tember. 1909, in cause No. 461 in the
District Court of Roosevelt County,
New Mexico. Wherein j p. Love rs
plaintiff and John Hamlet. T. d.
Cain, A. Pearson, O. c. Duncan, step
hen Vandyke, j. l.. Spencer, Mrs. +.
NJ. Summers, V. q. Moutray and
Clarence O. Rudisill are defendants,
the said plaintiff, J, p. Love obtained
n judgment against the defendants,
John Hamlet, O. c, Duncan, j. l..
Spencer. V. O. Moutray and Clarence
O. Rudisill, as follows: judgment
against John Hamlet for the sum OF
three thousand six hundred ~thirty-six
and 61-10O ts3636.61) Dollars. with
interest upon said judgment at the
rate of ten per rent per annum
from date of rendition of said judg-
ment till the satisfaction of said judg-
ment. which said judgment was OBJ
tanned against the said John Hamlet
upon q promissory note: and a fore
closure of a mortgage lien given to
secure said note, against the defend.
ants. John Hamlet. O. c. Duncan, j.
l.. Spencer, V. Q. Moutray, and CLAIR
ence o. Rudisill, upon the west half
OF the southwest quarter OF section
thirteen and the East half of the
southeast quarter OF section fourteen,
in township four south of Range
Thirty-one East of New Mexico Mer-
idian, containing one hundred sixty
acres. except Blocks No. Is and is
in the Cain Addition to the town of
Elida, New Mexico, rs shown by the
plat of said addition; and whereas, on
said date an order was made in said
cause appointing the undersigned, r..
A. Balm, Special master to sell said
property.
Therefore. pursuant to said order,
Judgment and decree. l will, on the
26th day of January, 1910. at 2
o'clock p. m. of said day. at the front
door OF the Court House, in the town
of Portales, New Mexico, sell at pub
lie vendue to the highest and best
bidder for cash, the above described
real estate. for the purpose OF salts
flying said judgment, interest and
costs OF suit.
r. A. Balm, Special Master.
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s5tO5 TO CHICAGO AND NtItR>
Dates of sale. November ~. ~. ~
~ %. 80 aud December 18th aud 5th
limit rctur December H. on a'roun'
OF International Live Stock tNposi'
ton. November - 90 December U"
United states iand ~ Irrigation IN
position. November 30 To- December
i'm. National Farm Land Congress
November 10 to "a.
NM. R,LIOIE. Agent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION.
(0lOB0lO
United States Land office.

United States Land office.
Santa Fe, n. NJ, Sept. Is. 1903.
Notice OF application of f. Weymai
Strother and Mlnna Strother Wad
dell for a United States patent t.
Rex Placer, building stone, mining
claim.
Notice Is hereby given, that IN pur
suance of Chapter 6 of Title 30 of thu
Revised Statutes OF the United STATES
that e. Weyman Strother of Annap.
oils. Md, and Minna Strother Waddel
OF Columbus, Georgia, are claiming
and are about TO make application
through their attorney, Richard II
Hanna, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, foi
a United States patent for twenty
acres of placer mining land contain
ing building stone and being the S. y
of N. f. u of N. w. u of section %
township 10 n, range s E. of N. M
p. B. & NJ, situated in the Sandia
mountain, Tijeras canyon, mining dis
trict, In the county OF Bernali.-o ano
territory of New Mexico and known
as the Rex Placer mining claim. @
plat of same being herewith posted,
The notice o. location OF said Re>
Placer claim is Of record in the office
of the recorder of Bernalillo county
at Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Book
M" Folio 322,
The said mining premises hereb!
sought to be patented Is bounded a.
follows. to-wit: on north by the un
patented mining claim Abajo, on cas-
and south by vacant, unoccupied pub.
lie land, on the west by patented lano
known as Whitcomb.
Any and all persons claiming, ad'
versely, the mining ground, premises
or any portion thereof so described
plated and applied for are hereb,
notified that unless their adverse
claims are duly filed as according Il
law and the regulations hereunder
within the time prescribed by Law
with the register OF the United Statet
land office, at Santa Fe. in the count,
of Santa Fe, territory of New Mexico
they will be barred In virtue Of thu
provisions of said statute.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the lands described, or desir
ing TO object for any reason to thu
entry thereof by applicant should fill
their affidavits of protest In this OF
flee on or before the 18th day of De-
cember, 1909.
MANUEL r. OTERO,
Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
LEGAL NOTICE,

Last will and testament Of Marco
Dragoie, deceased.
To Frances Dragoie. %exccutrix.
Frances Dragoie, Ella Frances Lucero,
Rosa May Dragole, Clarence Dragoie.
devisees, and to all whom it may
concern:
You are hereby notified that the al
legged Last VIII and Testament Of
Marco Dragoie, late of the County OF
Bernalillo and Territory of New Mex
leo. deceased, has o produced and
read in the Probate Court OF the
County Of Bernalillo. Territory OF
New Mexico. at an adjourned regular
term thereof. held on the Sth day Of
November, 1909, and the day of the
proving Of said alleged Last viii ana
Testament was by order of the Judge
of said Court thereupon fixed for
Monday, the Bird day of January. a.
n. 1910, Term of said Court. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Given under my hand and the Seal
OF this Court. this sth day of Novem-
her. a. ID. 1909
tSeal) a. T.. WALKER,
Probate Clerk.
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION.
(0f00O2)


Santa Fe, N. NJ. Sept. 10, 1909.
Notice of application OF Il. weyman
Strother and Minna Strotiler Wad-
dell for IA United States patent TO
the Abajo Placer. building stone,
mining claim.
Notice is hereby given that In pur-
suance OF Chapter 6, OF Title 80 of
he revised statutes OF the United
states, that E. Weyman Strother. Of
Annapolis. Md, and Minna Strother
Waddell of Columbus, Georgia, are
flaming and are about to make APP
plicatiCn, through their attorney,
Richard II. Hanna. of Santa Zee, New
Mexico, for a United States patent
for twenty acres of placer mining
and containing building stone and
being the N. u of N. Il. u of N. w.
4 of section 20. township 10 N,
range s L. of N. NJ. p. b. a. NJ, sit
lated in the Sandia mountain. Tiieras
canyon, mining district In the county
If Bernalillo and territory OF New
Mexico and known as the Abaio
Placer mining claim. a plat of the
same being herewith posted.
The notice of said location OF said
Abajo Placer claim Is Of record In the
JfYice of the recorder OF Bernalillo
county, at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
IN Book a." folio 633.
The said mining premises hereby
ought TO be patented Is bounded as
follows, to-wit: on north and east
by vacant, u%noccupied public land, on
he west by patented land, known as
Whltcomb, on the south by unpat-
ented mining claim Rex.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
gersely the mining ground, premises
or any portion thereof 80 described,
plated and applied for are hereby
notified that unless their adverse
claims are duly aled ms according to
law, and the regulations Hereunder,
within the time prescribed by law.
With the register Of the United States
and office at Santa Fe. in the county
II Santa Fe. territory OF New Mexico,
they will be barred in virtue of the
provisions OF said statute.
Any and all persons claiming sd-
versely the lands described, or deslr-
ing to object for any reason to the
entry thereof by applicant should
Ale their affidavits OF protest In this
office on or before the 18th day Of
December. 1909.
MANUEL II. oTBRo.
Register
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
Notice To Bidders.

Bids will be received by the UNDER
signed. president of the Park Com
mission OF the City of Albuquerque
at his office on the corner of Cold
avenue and Third street. up 10 10
a. m. Monday. December 6. 1909. for
the grading and filling in with gravel.
ready for the top dressing. Of the
roads in the Highland Park. in ac-
cordance with the plans and speciiica-
tons. which may be seen In the Of
flee of the City Engineer. The right
10 reserved 10 reject any aud all bids
BERTHOLD SPITZ.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

"Ss-s-s-sus-say, ma" stammered
Bobby through the suds, as his mother
scrubbed and scrubbed him. Il guess
you want to get rid o me, don't
your"
why no, Bobby dear" replied his
mother. Whatever put such an idea
as that into your mind"
ooh. nothin'." said Bobby. only II
seems to me you're tryin' to rub me
out."-Harper's Magazine.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
Try a Morning Journal Want Ac
LEGAL NOTICES

VI
Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Santa Fe, New
Mexico, Nov. /. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Juan
Dominauez, OF Cabezon, N. NJ, who,
on July S, 1905, made Desert-land
Entry tScrial oS302), No. $50, for
sen, NWh; SWh, NEA, NJ,
.SEh, Section a. Township is n,
Range . w, n. NJ. =. Meridian, has
filed notice OF intention to make
Final five year Proof, to establish
claim to tho land above described,
before A. u. Walker, Probate Clerk
of Bernalillo county, at Albuquerque,
New Mexico, ON the Goth day OF De-
cember, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ben
tura Baca, Jose Lobato, Perhlo
Gabaldon, Pablo Dominquez, all OF
Cabe2on, New Mexico.
MANUEL Il. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
He Didn'

Gould YOU be content with love in
a COTTAGE" timidly inquired the poor
young man
oh. yes" answered the girl with
large ideas. What we saved on the
size OF the house We could put into
the automobile.-Kansas City Jour
nal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
First Published Nov. l.. 1909.
OS317-Not Coal Land.
NOTICE NOR PUBLICATION,

Department. OF the Interior, z. :
Land office az Santa Fe, n. NJ
October 20, 1903.
Notice IS hereby given that Emil
Mann, OF Albuquerque. n. NJ, who, on
January 3, 1906. made Homestead
Entry, No. 127i5, for northeast quar-
ter. (NEh), section 80. Township 10
N, Range 4 EN-. NJ. +. Meridian. has
filed notice OF intention TO make Final
Communication Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described,
before a. T.. walker, Probate Clerk,
at Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the
nth DAY OF December, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: w
u Miller. Albert G. Bone. Joseph
Farr, J. II. pegne. all " Albuquerque
n. NJ. MANUEL II. OrERO,
Ragfafpr
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THE VIM. FARR COMPANY

Wholesale and retain dealers In
Fresh and Salt Meats. Sausage .
speciality. For cattle and hogs the
biggest market prices are paid
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
PERSONAL

SEE Southwestern Realty CO., before
you buy real estate.
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LET US PUT YOU IN TOUCH
Every Issue of the Journal is a Special Issue for Results
STORAGE

WANTED-Pianos, household goods
etc, stored safely at reasonable
rates. Advances made. Phone $40
The Security Warehouse and Improve
ment Co. Offices, rooms 3 and 4,
Grant Block. Third street and Gem
trail avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
WANTED-Rooms.
Try a Morning Journal Want AID
FOR SALE

sgOO-S-room, shingle roof adobe
shade trees. corner lot, high
lands, close in.
sIO5O-5-room frame. q shops
easy terms.
SI5OO-G-room brick, shade ana
fruit trees. large barn, $. Broad
way.
sI75O-4-room bungalow, modern.
south Walter 81.
S20OO-5-room frame, modern. :
Broadway. easy terms.
S25eO-5-room frame, bath, sta
tionary w~ashtubs. large sleeping
porch. highlands. close in
s2Gso-7-room 2-story brick, mod
ern. good cellar. highlands
close In.
sss50-G-room brick. modern, large
cellar. corner lot. r. Coal v
terms.
sasO0-Double brick. 4 rooms and
bath on each side. rental income
sss.
Several good pieces OF business
property. Lots and houses In all
parts Of the city. Ranches and
suburban homes. Money to loan.
4. FlEl9o8E0
Real Estate FIre fnougonce
surrty nonds
as2x Z. Secnnd 81. t1Nue e7s
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

\ VERY LITTLE MONEY WILL
GO A LONG WAY WITH Us AND
YOU ALSO. COME AND EXAMINE.
IOuH STOCK. T. q. TRAIT A. co.
|2i1 ). SECOND ST. PHONE 10.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
PERSONAL PROPERTY LOANS


MONEY TO LOAN.
On Furniture. Pianos. Organs. Horses,
Wagons and other Chattels also on Salaries
and warehouse Receipts, as low as $1,000 and
as high as $4,000. Loans are quickly made
and strictly private. Time-one month TO
one year given. Goods 10 remain in your
possession. Our rates are reasonable. Call
and see us before borrowing. steamship
tickets 10 and from all parts Of the world
THE HOUSEHOLD LOAN COMPANY,
Rooms 3 and {, Grant Bldg
PRIVATE OFFICES,
OPEN EVENINGS.
so3M West Central Avenue.
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AUCTION.
AUCTION CLEARING HOUSE.

AUCTION CLEARING HOUSE.
If you have anything to sell call OF
write US. We bring results. II you
need anything in the house furnish
ing line, we have it, at auction
prices, at our large salesroom, liz
West Gold avenue. Phone 451. Ed
LeBreton. Aucttoneer.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
FOUND

FOUNp-Lcather card case contain
ing ticket to Belen, and other pa-
pcrs, win he returned to owner at
Journal office BY paying Tor this nd,
FOUNp-pocket book, owner can
have am hy calling at this office,
proving property and paving for ad
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

FOR SAIE-Modern 7-room house,
with furnace, hardwood floors and
fine barn. Mrs. w. p. Johnson, lie2
W. Central.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

FOR SALE-Ncat two-room cottage,
fun 50-foot lot, all fenced, city Va
ter, nice neighborhood. only $500;
$50 cash. balance $500 per month
Lloyd Hunsaker 205 W. Gold.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
FOR RENT--RoOmS

MODERN rooms and first class BOARD.
Denver Hotel Second and Coal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

FOR SALE-Four roo house, Sc
foot lot, close in; cheap, Address Il,
Morning Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26
SANTA E TIME TABLE.

effective November IL, l90s)
From the East Arrive. Depart
No. l. Southern Cal. Express. f;As y ss0I
No. 5, California Limited ...11tWp oer
No. Z, North Cat. Fast Mail. 10 IS y IL bs
I'll Paso Trains
No. q. 81 paso Passenger. esOa
No. .. III + q Mex. City Exp.iiib0 l2i20s
From the West
No. ., Chicago Fast Mail see. $500 hBs
No. T. Chicago Limited ...... ESQ., e4op
No. k chi 4 Kan. city Exp. $50 tASp
Pecos Valley Trims
No. sli, Amarillo. Roswell and
carlsbad .-........ INV
No. s12. from Carlsbad. Hos-
well aud Amarillo III 80
Prom the south
No. 20. * G. and Chicago. easp
.No. 10. chi. Den. g. X. C. TX sos a ZOOS
.No. 10 connects at Lamy with branch
train f0r santa Re and stops at all loca'
points IN New Mexico.
~ WILLIAM BALFoUR. Aren't
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HELP WANTE0--MaIe

MEN LEARN barber trade-Short
time required; graduates earn s12
to $50 week. Moler Barber College,
Los Angeles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

FOR SALE-First-class hotel cen
trally located, fine business, 20
rooms elegantly furnished,
office, parlor. kitchen and dining
room. modern with bath. Call or
address Mrs. r.. J. Boiler, Clovis
New Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-26

FOR SALE-Completely furnished
rooming house, IS rooms nicely
furnished with all conveniences, IN
heart OF city. a bargain II SOLO AZ
once; owner leaving city. Apply
House. care Journal.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

si.26 PER WORD inserts classified
ads in SO leading papers In y. o.
Send for list. The Dake Advertising
Agency, 427 South Main street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
CRITCIxEs ARMY.
Inspector General in Annual Report
 11nkea Sugxestfnns.

Inspector General in AnBnal Report,
 Makes Suggestions.
 Washington. Oct 15-zreating prac- tically every branch Of the army. the annual report or grspector General E. A. Darlington. made pGsltc today. is devoted to careful comment on exist ing conditions. some of which are criticised anJ others commended.
 Generally speaking the belief is ex- pressed that the army is greatly in need of increase of the infantry and field artillery and of reorganization of the cavalry and the opinion is ad- vanced that legislation to this end would no doubt be facilitated by quar- tering the troops where they would come closely in contact with the people.
 There was an increase of about 40 per cent in defects, irregularities and deficiencies reported per post during the past year. General Darlington presents the problem of absenteeism of officers from their commands. there being general complaint from all direc- tions, 1t is said, that the service is more or less crippled by this prac- tice.
 General Darlington declares 1t should be determined whether the valuable services rendered the government by officers on certain lines of detached duty compensate for the loss of eff ficiency in their own organization dur ing their absence and for the discon- tent of the officers who have to per form the extra duty without extra pay while those absent frequently receive extra emolument
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Old Negro, LcUed 6y q Stats,
 Slips Away Into ShddoDldnd

, are. Tho books which bore the rec ord of his birth. together with tnose of the other Shorter slaves. were ae-
 stroyed by fire after the war. Old Tom wng kin" 10 two Cover nors. Governor Shorter, his old master.
 and Governor Jelks, a relative Of the
 Shorter family by marriage. Tom maintained the aristocracy. He didn't mix with s-them niggers" much but hung about the Capitol. retiring
 early and ri6ing before dawn to sweep up the chambers of the justices ana build their fIres--a labor of love Tor him. W
 For . year his back has been aiiing. He could not do the work that had busied him since reconstruction days; his memory failed and his mind grew uncertain. But he was kept around the Capitol for he was part Of It. Former justices former governors, important visitors. coming to the Cap- itoI. would ask for old Tom. Mrs.
 Brick we'll wife of the former Chief
 Justice whom Tom revered. was one of the visitors not long ago Colone' Riggs. the Supreme Court marshal. tells. Tom was "white mans nfg- ger"
 Up until Thursday night he sham
 bled around the Capitol and the Su- preme Court library. the same old bent figure. with the same old Major" as greeting. Thefe were no premoni- tions, no indications of his end. but he just slipped away. in harness, at the call of the gentle voices.
 The old man's body was taken down town to negro undertaking shop. from which 1t will be buried. He has no family, but friend in every white eli Az Co may be that the Supreme Court jus tices, together with other Capitol em- ployes, will bear the expenses of the funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16

Old black Tom Shorter. who for for ty years has been as much . part of the Capitol as the old dead clock in front, heard the call of the gentle voices Friday morning and just slip- ped the harness that he had worn for forty years, the harness of State ser vice under which he had grown bent and wrinlxled. under which the curly black of his hair had grown like cot ton. sta
 The old ex-slave was found dead on his bed in the servants room at the Capitol where he has slept since Re- construction days. when the other ne- groes entered the room. He was half dressed. just ready to enter upon an- other day of work for the State, like hosts of others he has seen.
 old Thom Shorter was no ordinary "nigger." He was a part of the Su- prerne Court of Alabama, and has been since 1870. He has known intimate ly a hundred eminent judges. he had builded their fires. he has answered their calls, there we're none of them who did not love the old man and smile at his universal saiutation. "Mornin' Major" They were all Ma jors" to him. Governors. Judges, leg islators. visiting lawyers or any other white folks"
 He was the buggy boy of Governor Shorter. during the war between the States. His "oid marster" gave him the name he bore. After the war ne was appointed one of the servants of the Supreme Court by Governor Lind sey. and remained there. proud of his position as any Governor, and honor ing 1t by his fidelity. until he slipped away into the shadows yesterday.
 He was old. this faithful old slave, so old that even the old ''missus Tn Barbour county, to@whom he appeal ed a few wears hack. could not tell his