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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
MRS. HAWTHORNE IS
 IMPROVING RAPIDLY

The condition of Mrs R. w. flaw. thorne, who was shot and painfully wounded early Sunday morning by her husband. was reported last night as being as we'll as could be expected She is at the South Highlands inf1rm- ary
 pr. Prince stated that while Mrs Hawthorne was not out of danger her condition was very good and that chances were for her recovery. A sis ter of Mrs. Hawthorne from Nash vile, and another from Montgomery, arrived in the city yesterday and were at Mrs. Hawthorne's bedside during the day.
 c. R. Clemence, who was wounded at the same time as Mrs. Hawthorne is also reported to be resting very well. pr. Prince stated that he had no fever and that his condition was very favorable.
 It Is thought that both will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
BIG TRAVEL EXPECTED ON
 DATE OF INAUGURATION

Extensive plans are being made by the Louisville and Nashville to handle im- mense crowds from Birmingham to Mont gomery January 16, on account of the in- auguration of Gov.-elect Emmet O'Neal.
 It was announced yesterday by the com pany that special train would carry members of the Alabama National Guard who are to be in the parade, while an other train would be operated if necessary to care for the Boys Industrial school band and the citizens who contemplate the trip to Montgomery.
 The local officers have not been advised yet of the amount to be charged as rate for the event. but it is believed the com pany will give a rate of about half fare plus a small per cent for the round trip from all points in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
FORMAL INQUEST
 HELD TOMORROW
CORONER WILL NO LONGER POST PONE INVESTIGATION INTO MIS- FERROUS DEATHS OF COLEMAN AND STRICKLAND

There were no visible developments in stephen H. Strickland yesterday, aI- though the officers who are working on the case state that they expect to make an arrest or have the guilty party definitely located within "A hours Just what the officers are passing their hopes on is not known but 1t Is understood that the letter received yesterday in regard to the case by Chief Bodeker will have an important bearing on the matter
 As stated the letter contained some very important information in regard to the case and in addition some material points that the detectives had already partially established.
 The officers have had one person unde1 suspicion since the crime was committed and they are working to bring net ok evidence around her that will either just fly her arrest or be sufficient to wiring e confession from her.
 Coroner B. L. Brasher announced yes- terday that he would hold the formal in- quest over the bodies of the two men tomorrow morning at g o'clock at his of- flee in the courthouse.
 The coroner has summoned a number of witnesses and will use great care in pick ing his jury. He stated yesterday that the inquest would be held behind closed doors and that no information would be given out. It is understood that some im- portant evidence will be brought out la the trial regarding the past life of Cols man and who his intimate friends were Great care will be taken to prevent any of the information leaking out and every one will be excluded
 'I am perfectly willing to aid the of- ficers of the city in their attempt to solve this mystery" said Coroner Brasher yes- terday. but I fail to see the good in postponing the inquest any more There is nothing to be gained by further de- lay of the inquest and I have decided to hold 1t Wednesday,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
DOCTORS ENJOY
 ANNUAL BANQUET Delightful Evening Spent at
 Country Club MANY HAPPY TOASTS
pr. McLester Was Toastmaster and Presided in Happy Manner-Humor of Guests Furnished Ad-
 ditlonal Pleasure

The annual dinner of the Jefferson County Medical society was given last night at the Country club The medical profession abandoned care for the event, and a merry evening was enjoyed around the banquet board
 During the eight courses, which were served in the living room of the Country club, toast were delivered by several prominent members of the profession.
 Dr. James McLester, who is president elect of the society, acted as toastmaster. In addition to the members the society invited Congressman 0. w. Underwood, Senator Joseph F. Johnston, E W. Bar rett, A. H. Ford, Culpepper Exum, Walk CT Percy, James J. Smith, V. II. Vanson, and other prominent men to share the pleasures of the evening with them In addition to the formal toasts which were assigned, the guests of the society were called upon for few remarks. MT. Percy, Congressman Underwood and others responded, dealing in a light vein with the duties and serious work of the medical profession.
 The banquet continued until midnight.
 The formal programme follows:
 Medicine of Yesterday and Today" pr. Russell M. Cunningham.
 "The Father of Medicine" Dr. L. c. Woodson.
 Professional Eccentricities," Dr. J.. Ross Snyder.
 "Prophesies," Dr. Lewis Morris.
 ''The Days Work" Dr. Hardee John ston.
 Dr. A. M. Nice and a committee, com posed of Dr. c. E. Bowman and Dr. Cabot Lull, arranged for the annual din ner for several weeks and they did not leave any detail undone which might have contributed to the enjoyment of the oc- casion.
 The tables were profusely decorated in the prevailing holiday colors and cut flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
BODEKER FEARS BIG CUT
 WILL WEAKEN DEPARTMENT

men would be dropped and what cuts would be necessary to bring the ex- penditures of the department within the required sum.
 "When the order goes into effect 1t will mean that the residence portion of Birmingham will be inadequately protected and the police precincts will suffeA
 "While 1t would be very close, I be- lieve I could get along very creditably with the appropriation increased to $90,000 for the first six months and the yearly appropriation made S170,000 in stead of $16O.000 as 1t now stands.
 "The criminal class in Birmin gham is unusually large and it Is necessary to govern it with rod of iron to obtain good results. Birmingham is the southern Mecca of crooks. More crim- inals from other cities are caught hero than In any other city in the south. When the negroes in this state commit crime they come to Birmingham hop ing to lose themselves In the immense negro population.
 'The police department should not be cut down too much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

The Louisville and Nashville officers are planning to make the inauguration of Governor ONeal great event in the his tory of railroad travel in this state as far as intra-state business Is concerned.
 Robert G. Pierce of the Louisville and Nashville said yesterday large number of the citizens of this city and other near by points had been besieging the office. asking about the arrangements, but up to this time nothing except general informa- ton could be given them. He said, how ever, that the company would cooperate to make the event at Montgomery one long to be remembered in this state.
 It is understood that practically all of the local militia is planning to go to Montgomery for the parade being ar ranged and for the inaugural ball which will be great social event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
POLITICAL GOSSIP

J. Lee Long passed through Birming- ham yesterday on the way to his homo in Greenville after 8 conference with Governor-elect Emmet O'Neal in Flor ence. MT. Long wore the same smiling countenance which sailed so successfully through the amendment fight and the gubernatorial campaign, and is now turned toward the speakership of the house of representatives,.
 With the same confidence which char acterized MT. Longs prediction that the amendment would be defeated and Gov ernor O'Neal elected, he declares that the next speaker will hail from Butler county. MT. Long was on his way to his home, but will open up headquarters in Montgomery the latter part of this week and will be as busy, as bee until the election comes off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Quick Action Prescription
 Cures Colds in a Day

The best and quickest prescriptior known to medical science for coldk and coughs is as follows: Get tw0 ounces of Glycerine and half an ounco of Concentrated Pine compound. The1 get half a pint of good whiskey anf' put the other two ingredients into t{ Shake 1t we'll. Take one to two tea spoonfuls after each meal and at be- time. Smaller doses to children afA' cording to age" Be sure to get on the genuine (Globe) Concentrate Pine. Each half-ounce bottle comes
 a tin screw-top sealed case. Any drut gist has it on hand or will quickly it from his wholesale house. Any or can mix this at home. There a. many cheaper preparations of larf quantity. but 1t don't pay to exper ment. This treatment is certain cur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
NIarraige Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Perryman Cockreil of Eutaw to Miss Blanche Chamborden.
 c. J. Mcclellan of Avondale to Miss Lucy Bailey.
 L. F. Evans of Ensley to Miss odie Gentle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Black Hand Keep. Threat

Houston. Tex. January 1.-Two years ago Frank Ligotino. an Italian mer- chant, was warned in "black hand letter that disaster would befall him if tribute of s200 was not paid. Iig- otino ignored the threat. Early today bomb was exploded in his store building directly beneath his sleeping apartments. The interior of the store was wrecked but Ligotino and his fam fly we're unin1ursd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Democratic Caucus Monday

The democratic caucus of the state leg islature will necessarily be held next Monday night. Under the constitution the house must organize, elect it's speaker and officers and canvass the returns on Tuesday, the first day of the session.
 Of course the democratic caucus will meet Monday night and select the speak CT. It will also be necessary for the eau GUS to consider the measure to increase the salary of the governor Monday night, that it may be introduced Tuesday, passed and receive the signature of Governor Conner. It would not be possible for Gov ernor O'Neal to receive the benefits of the increase if the bill was signed by him. a~
 Letters have been received from a ma 3ority of the members of both houses favoring the increase. and it thus be- comes assured that the increase will be- come law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Damage Suit Filed

Alleging that non-observance of the Jim Crow law was responsible for his being injured in a street car brawl, Arthur Green yesterday entered suit in the city court for $500 damages against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 Green claims that while he was a pas- senger on a North Bessemer street car some rowdy negroes and white men be- came engaged in a fight, and that he was struck by rock thrown promiscu- ously by one of the negroes. The missile struck him on his head, he ayers, and caused him serious discomfort.
 Green states that the cause of the af- fair was that the street railway com pany ''negligently permitted white peo- pie and negroes to become intermingled in street car"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
CITY ITEMS
Imperfect" but not in the looks or
 wear.

Chancery Docket Ready-The docket of the chancery court, spring term, has been ready for some time, according to the register in chancery, and att torneys are urged to call for their copies as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03


 Pastors Have Petition-At a meeting held yesterday morning at the First Methodist church. the Birmingham Pas tors union passed resolutions urging the legislature which meets in Janu- ary not to repeal the statewide pro- hibition laws. The adoption of the resolutions followed an address of Judge S. D. Weakley on the efficiency of the present statewide laws.
 Two SherfRs Here-Sheriff Chambless of Autauga county and V. A. Spenny sheriff elect of the same county, were in Birmingham yesterday visiting friends. MT. Chambless was also breaking in his successor in the art of --stafxing' a negro criminal back from Birmingham to justice in Autausa county Both of them were in fine spir- its over the coming year and declared that things are exactly right in their county.
 Courts Are Grinding-The spring grind was begun yesterday in the city and circuit court divisions. Judge Lane in the circuit court is hearing prohi- bition violation cases appealed from the city courts The first to be taken up yesterday was that of the city of Birmingham vs. T. Lloyd Gilbert. Judge Lane has a number of criminal 
 ing yesterday and today, but it Is probable that the majority of them will be settled by means of a test case. Judge Crow began on non-jury civil docket yesterday
 Programme for Friday-The week of prayer being observed by the women of the Southside Baptist church will be closed with an all-day meeting, Fri day, January 6, for ich time the fol- lowing programme has beeh arranged: Devotional services, Mrs. Henry Dill; hymn, "I Love to Tell the Story" min- utes; echoes from the convention in Evergreen, Mrs. Doster, Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Enslen; song. Miss Gladys Enslen; appointment of committees; hymn; special topic, Miss Mary Rhoades; missions among Mexican women in San Antonio. Mrs. Lenoir; rount table; city missionary; separate meeting of the association, and place of meeting; box lunches jubilee in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

Freemnn Is IlI-L. Archibald Freo- man, the well known attache of the circuit court, Is III at his home with an attack of la grippe. Numerous in auiries were made yesterday regard Ing MT. Freeman's condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Fort Will Travel

New Jersey, January Ex-Governor Fort
 when he retires from office this month to
 be succeeded by Woodrow Wilson. will prepare to go on a trip around the world in company with Mrs Fort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

At a meeting of the police commits sion this week. either Wednesday or Friday, Chief Bodeker will report his scheme of reducing the number of pa troImen In accordance with recent or- ders of the commission. He will also submit his report for December, 1910.
 The proposed cut ordered in the po- lice department wl4l cut off about 55 regular men from the force. During the past week Chief Bodeker has been very busy in revising the membership of the police department and deter mining who would Je dropped. Every thing has been completed and Chief Bodeker is ready with his report to the commission.
 If the order reducing the appro- priation of the police department from s1S,000 to about $13,300 Is persisted in 1t will decrease the efficiency of the department very much,' said Chief Bodeker in discussing the matter yes- terday q did not realize how much 1t would mean both to the police de- partment and to the residents of tho city of Birmingham until I went care fully over the list and saw how many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
O'Nesl to Pass Through

Governor-elect Emmet O'Neal of Flor cree will pass through Birmingham Fri day or Saturday on his way to Mont gomery, where he will attend the open Ing of the legislature and begin to get in harness for the great event. Ills in- auguration will take place the following Monday. January 1A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

Marriage Licenses for 191O-There were 3501 marriage licenses issued from the probate court during the year of 1909, an average of almost 10 per day. There were 1949 "co1ored" licenses issued and 1852 to white couples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
COURTS OPENING DREW MANK PEOPLE John Roberts, Aged 86, Comes
 for Pension DEPUTY CLERK BETTER Arthur Green Files Suit Against Street Railway Company Alleging Nom
 Enforcement of Jim Crow
 Law-Court News

Many farmers and other people from various partsof the country came in yes- terday for the opening of the county continuous rain of Saturday and Sunday had caused the roads to be very muddy, but had not been heavy enough to do any damage by wash-outs.
 The courthouse was crowded yesterday with people from all sections of Jefferson. The criminal, circuit and city courts opened for the spring term, and in addi- ton it was the date for the first quarterly payment of pensions. Clerks in the pro-
 bate office were busy all day attending to the wants of the Confederate veterans and wives of veterans who are on the pension list.
 John Roberts an aged veteran, S6 years
 old, drove In 2S miles from Partridge cross roads to receive his warrant on the county for his pension. MT. Roberts states that
 the dirt roads are very heavy and travel ing is slow, but that conditions are much improved now in comparison with those of several years back. The rains, he said, have not been heavy enough to cause
 wash-outs, and have rather been cause of much satisfaction to farmers. who are preparing for the spring planting.
 There will be no further reports from the county road overseers until February 1. The regular monthly payday for the road men for January was switched to
 December 23 on account of Christmas. Inferior Courts Quiet While the higher county courts were in full operation, an unnatural quiet pre- vailed in the inferior court division of Judge H. B. Abernethy and Judge I. H. Benners yesterday No reason can be as- signed for the lack of criminal and civil petty litigation.
 Deputy Clerk Williams Recovers Alderman David U Williams, the popu-
 lar deputy clerk of the criminal court, has recovered from his illness of the last three weeks, and has returned to his duties at the office of the criminal clerk. Mr. Williams illness was quite serious, and was a matter of concern to his nu- merous acQuaintances He was affected with gastritis. and it was thought an oper- ation for appendicitis was necessary, though none was performed MT. Will Hams Is a member of the Birmingham City Council from West End and is well known throughout the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Recall Is Favored

"I will favor the recall system. giving 26 per cent of the registered voters the right to cell an election e to the ystsu-
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-27

office the duties of which were un- familiar to him and he was not able to fill it satisfactorily.
 This is a condition of affairs which should be more humiliating to the people who elected him than to the official himself. It is no uncom- mon thing for an individual to have an exaggerated or mistaken idea as to his fitness for certain positions. but there is no good reason why any considerable body of voters should be deceived as to his ability, or should be led through any com passionate or whimsical emotion to elect him to an office which he lis not competent to fill
 Once upon time 1t was rather fashionable for the sovereign votor to pride himself on voting for meas ures rather than for men. In most voting communities now it is get ting to be a sort of habit with the voters to look rather closely to the man as well as to the measures he Is advocating. It is all right to vote for good measures, but every good measure ought to have good man behind it. An officer should be both honest and capable. If he can not stand the test in both the5e qualifications he should be elected to stay at home-and that, too, by an overwhelming majority. A man may be thoroughly honest and have the best intentions in the world and at the same time may be thor
 oughly unfit to assume an important
 public trust Officers are the ser
 wants of the people, and the voters
 make a grave mistake when they aC
 not insist upon a high standard o qualification
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-27
SHERMAN LAW SHOT ID PIECES

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 bends upon he point of view. What is one mans meat is another mans poison; and what might seem unreas- onable to Mir Justice Holmes might seem entirely sane and logical 70 Nir Justice Lamar.
 Upsets Past Decisions.
 The Standard Oil decision over threw a long line of decisions of the august tribunal. Federal control Of the interstate commerce is the bone of contention running through al of them. First of all. there was Cole ys. Errol. in which the court discussed the relations Of interstate commerce 10 property intended for commerce, and took the narrow view of the nations power. Then came the casc of Kidd vs. Pearson, in which the
 court held that a distillery in Iowa might not make alcohol for interstate commerce, because a law prohibited ] making it for use in that state. Next came the Knight case-the great sugar trust litigation.
 Following the rules laid down m the two previous cases, the court held that production and commerce gre two very different things. The state has control over production Therefore, if a combination bought | up certain refineries and controlled { the production Of sugar, that was no ! concern Of the federal law because : making sugar was very different ! from interstate commerce in sugar , The mere monopoly of the instrrneI. ! talitles or production was no assu- ance of intent unduly to restrain | commerce in sugar. Consequently, | the court held that the government had not proved violation of tho Sher- ! man act when it proved that the SUI | gar trust had come into monopoly | Of the instrumentalities for making ] sugar.
 That fateful decision has been the | stumbling Uioca or trust prosecution { over a long term of years. For a | long period. the sherman act was a ! dead letter since the department of l justice believed that the suprpmS | court had decreed its non enforce
 ment. The statute had TO punch" | in it when so many fatal technical ! ities were futerposed.
 The first ray Of light came about 
 two hours before the Standard Cil i decision was handed down. Old vet l erans of the bench were amazed ! when Justice NcKenna read an opin- | ion which seemed to overthrow the | Knight decision and a score of others 1 relating 10 interstate commerce.
 This was the State of Oklahoma
 vs. the Kansas National Gas con-
 pany. In this case the legislature O: ! Oklahoma passed a law forbidding 1 the taking of natural gas outside the state. The court decided that Okla
 homa nay not do this. A state cam
 not monopolize it's resources. Pro ! duction is not to be regarded as
 merely a state affair. It is an affair
 of the whole people, greater than the | people of a single state.
 Thus the court found that instead
 Of the state being sole and absolute
 sovereign to rule over productIon
 within the state the nation is the
 sole sovereign; the national interest alone must be considered. h essence
 and application this is complete re.
 ysrsal of the Knight case. |