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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16

these two distinguished members of the opehka bar. After Court had opened. Chancellor Kelly stated the object or the session. !.
 Capt. T. L. Kennedy. Chairman of the Committee to prepare resolutions on the death of Governor w. J. sam ford. presented appropriate resolutions which were unanimously adopted. Capt. T. L. Kennedy and Hon. R. B. Barnes delivered beautiful and elo- quent eulogies on the life and charac- ter of Governor W. J. Sanford. In few eloquent remarks Chancellor Kelly endorsed the resolutions and addresses:
 Appropriate resolutions were adopted on the death of Judge ]. J. Abercrom- bic and Hon. R. R. Barnes and Capt. T. L.. Kennedy made eloquent ad- dresses on his life and character. The resolutions were requested to be pub lished in the local papers. No further business coming before the Court, 1t adjourned sine die
 K. w. Cone, one of the oldest citi- zens and most remarkable characters in Lee County, died in Phoenix City yesterday. He was born in Milledge- ville, Ga., in 1910. and was 91 years old. gIe had been farming in this county for the past fifty years. He was u IlHn OI WOHuGEAui anu never used a pair of spectacles in his life. Until 70 years old he plowed daily in the field. and possessed great deal of energy until his death. He was hardly ever sicv 0 day in his life. Such vitality. energy and exemption from sickness are possessed by very few human beings. He left Ave chil- dren.
 Mrs. M. E. Edwards. formerly. Miss Rebecca Greene of Opelika. died at her home In Pkoenix City Saturday and was buried in Opelika yesterday.
 The Lee Light Infantry have re- turned from the Eufaula encampment delighted with their trip.
 The United States Government has leased the building where the postoffice Is located for five years. An entirely new outfit of boxes and fixtures will be put in and the building painted and renovated. When these Improvements are made Opelika will have one of the most handsome postoffices in the South Postmaster Smith deserves the thanks of our citizens for his enterprise in this matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
HUNTSVILLE.
Catholic School-Farmers Complain
 of Crop Damage.

Huntsville. July 15.-(Special) )-The fine residence of Joshua Coons in this city has been purchased by the Catholics, who college will be furnished with a faculty by the Catholic Sisters of Kentucky and will be maintained by St. Marys Catho- lie Church. The building in which the college will be established was purchased at cost of $5.5O0.
 The capacity of the Huntsville Carriage Factory. owned by Smith & Green, is be- ing doubled. The firm now employs about fifteen men in all departments and this number will be nearly doubled when the extension Is completed.
 Chas. J. Allison. clerk of the Northern District United States Court, and Deputy Marshal H. c. Ashley of Birmingham and Deputy District Attorney Standifer of Gadsden, came up to Huntsville today to draw juries and arrange for the hold ing of the October term of the United States Court.
 Joshua Towns. a well known citizen of Jackson County, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Willis on charge of illicit dia- tilling. In his hearing before Commis- sioner Greenleaf, Towns plead guilty to having illicit distilling material in his possession, and he was bound over to the grand jury. He made bond in the sum
 Farmers in half the area of Madison County are complaining of dry weather, and they fear that their crops will be !n- jured permanently If relief does not come soon. Local GnOWerS nave Deen COHlIloIl during the past three weeks but 1t seems that they have fallen in very nearly the same places.
 The hot wave still remains here. The average temperature on the streets Of the city during the past five days has been about 100 degrees.
 The Huntsville and Sheffield Gun Clubs held the first match shoot for the Tennes- see Valley championship Cup in Shelf Held yesterday. A team of five from each club participated in the shoot and Shef- field won by a score of 16s to 15o. Other shoots for the cup will be held and Rus sellvile will participate.
 The ordinance requiring all owners Of dogs to pay a tax of Sl on each dog went into effect today. Dogs found on the streets without tags in their collars Will be shot by the police.
 Prof. John IT. Wallace has been ap- pojnted to teach school for the Govern ment in the Philippine Islands The ap- pointment was made by Col E. R. Ed wards. Chief of the Bureau of lnsular Affairs at Washington. The position ear ried with it a salary of S1 200 yearly. Wal lace Is the third Madison County teacher to get an appointment to the Philippines The others are H. H. Balch and MISS Lila Warwick. who will depart for San Francisco tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
CONFEDERATE PENSIONS.
Thirty-nine Applicants Examined ir
 St. Clair.

Ashville. July 13.-(Special )-Thirty-nin applicants for Confederate pensions were examined in this county.
 The thermometer registered 1o2 Thurs day and 104 Friday in the shade and 13o each day In the sun. It was the hottest weather we have had in twenty years or more. Crops are suffering for rain and the gardens are just about parched up.
 The residence on the Ashley farnl one half mile west of Ashville, was conn pletely destroyed by fire yesterday even ing about o'clock. The house was oc- cupied by Mir John Teague, and the hre caught out from the ironing room. Only a part of MT. Teagues household goods were saved.
 Judge John Pelham and Solicitor T. w. Coleman, Jr, reached Ashville yesterday evening late for the purpose of deciding as to the advisability of calling a special term of the court to try the rapist, Jim Brown Judge Pelham declares he will not try the negro under a military escort and before the court is called, he must be assured that no attempt will be made aii people is such that the law will be re- spected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
FREE DELIVERY.
Florence Has Sufficient Business to
 Demand It.

Florence. July 15.-(SpeciaD-Post- master Lambeth has made application to the Postmaster General. through the Superintendent of Free Delivery, for free delivery in this city. The law re- quires $10,000 of business to insure free delivery in towns of less than 10000 people and this amount was exceeded for the fiscal year ending July l. Con- gressman William Richardson has in- tereSted himself in the matter and is urging the department to give Flor ence free delivery at once.
 The hot weather still holds on and though not so high in temperature to- day yet the indications are that only a rainfall will be able to break the in- tense heat. The thermometer regis4 tered 1915 yesterday. at noon today ?s5 and climbing up. The report from the county on the corn crop is very discouraging and few days more drought will cure all the early corn and make fodder instead of corn. The cotton is not yet suffering and the stand is very fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
BAD MAN TO FOOL WITH.
WALTON wIoGoNToN KILLED
 ONE, WOUNDED ANOTHER.
ue Had But Two Loads in His Pistol When Attacked.
 Acted in Self-de-
 fense. ht

Athens July 15,-(Special )-At Pleas Iant po,nt sharch, six miles west or Ath- en-. yesterday afternoon, occurred a serious trouble resulting in the deatn Q, Frank Jenkins, one of the worst young men that has grown up in this county for many years. and the shoot ing of Bob Tribble. friend ot ms, the shooting being done oy walton Wigginton while defendins ms !hle. Jenkins has but recently returned rom Texas and has been trying to Western ize inc section of the county in which he lives. and has shown himself a very bad man from the West. He went to Texas to escape prosecution, and re- mained until he thought all trouble was pas. and on his return he was ar rested and placed under a heavy bond for his appearance at court, ana since then he has been making an effort to terrorize every witness that he thought would appear against him. At church yesterday. Bob Tribble, who is a bosom friend, met Walton Wigging- ton and asked him to walk to the woods with him. lie went and when there he was notified that he had to retract certain things that he was re- ported to have said about Jenkins: This he refused to do and showed IrlDDl6 LHdL Ilt Ildu hAs0NC W He was notified that he would retract or he would never reach home. Re- turning to the church Wiggington asked a friend of his to accompany him home, which the friend declined to do, not knowing trouble was on. He remained about the church for a while and decided to leave. He mount ed his horse and left for home. AS soon as he was gone, Trlbble appeared at the window near where his brother Bud and Jenkins sat and motioned for them to come out. They left the church ano: soon all were seen speeding as fast as their horses would so in the direction taken by Wigginton, and 6 few minutes later fusiiade or shots were heard by the people at church. and soon Bob Tribble returned for the pastor, Dr. Jones, to attend the wounded men. Tribble and Jenkins had overtaken Wigginton about half mile from the church and surrounded him. Wigginton dismounted and drew his revolver, which contained but two shots, and fearing Jenkins most, he fired on him, the ball entering just above the walstband of his pants, pro- ducing a wound that resulted in death In & half hour, and the last and re- maining shot he had in his gun was fired at Bob Tribble. the ball entering the thigh of Tribble. Tribble. wf~ it Is claimed had Jenkins's pistol. had it out by this time and began firing on wigginton, who had his horse be- tween them, and made his escape, though four shots were fired by Trib- ble before he fell. Dr. Jones dismissed the congregation and hurried to the battlefield. but too late to be of service to Jenkins, who died in a short time. having made his way to clump of bushes and in great agony there ex- pired. Tribble was given medical at- tention. Wigginton has not yet been arrested, but will be, as he acted in self defense and will make no efrort to escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
SLIGHT FIRE@
But Much Property Was in Danger.

= W sSS AA DoABUA'
 Demopolls, July l5.-(Special )-At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon an alarm of fire was sounded and the fire was discovered to be the seed shed of the Round Lap Bale Company. The black smoke poured out in such dense vol umes that 1t was thought by everyone to be the Demopolls Ice and Cold Sto- rage plant, which Is located next to the Round Lap Company.
 The firemen made a quick response, but nothing could have saved the seed shed. so efforts were bent toward saw ing the adjoining property. The sta bles of the ice company were in great danger from the beginning. All the horses were taken out as was the har- ness and corn, but the hay could not worked heroical1y, the hay in the loft caught and then there was no chance to save the building. Two streams ot water were poured into the flames. and they would be conquered only to blaze out again in a moment or two. The smcke got so bad that the firemen could not work, and then 1t was decid- cd to pull down the building, which was done after much work. This stop ned the progress of the Ire, but if 1t had not been checked right at this place, 1t would have eaten into lot of frame shanties that are clustered around this location. and 1t is probable that the whole block would have gone. It was a miracle that the main build ing of the Round Lap Company did not burn. and the only thing that saved if was the fact that 1t was sheathed in sheet iron. The loss to the ice com pany will probably reach two or three hundred dollars. with no insurance. The Round Lap Company's loss will be about the same.
 Friday night the lumber mill of T. J. Spra gins & Son, located at the Tom bigbee River bridge, a few miles west of Demopols, was completely destroy ed by fire. No insurance.
 The Demopols Rifles returned home from camp at Eufaula and reptor de- lightful time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
ldIIU ID NtI IIIIVs
 CROPS IN THE HILLS.
Farmers Through With Their wo

Equality, July l2.-(Special.)-Cro are needing rain very much. Farmers are nearly through working their crops and have them in fine condition.
 MT. Thomas Thornton of David, El- more County, died yesterday of appen- dicitis. He was opeI ated on, but only lived about forty-eight hours. Mir. Thornton was high-toned. honorable gentleman. He leaves a wife and five small children.
 MT. Rufus w Bross died here today of consumption. MT. Bross was young man without fault. and every one acquainted with him loved him. His wife oied one year ago. He leaves a mother and two sisters and two brothers. His father, G. w. Bross. and sister, Miss Lena, passed away sev- eraI years ago with the same dreaded disease, consumption. His last request to his physician was to give him nOth- ing to prolong his life, as he was ready to go.
 Mrs. Gennie G. Ellis is quite low with consumptiOn,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16

own homes of their own this class are turning their faces Westward.
 The planters in this section who own stock in large numbers are taking ev- cry precaution to prevent the appear ance of the fatal disease Snown as charbon which Is killing so much stock in the Delta. The animals are allowed to rest several hours each day and great care is exercised in their feeding and strangers bringing horses and mules here from distance are closely questioned and every effort will be put forth to keep the disease out of this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
Killed His Man.

wagon for the Alabama Brewing Com psny, thi5 afternoon shot and killed Joseph Racquet, a driver for the same company. There was a grudge between the men of several days duration and a difficulty was expected. They met by chance in the western outskirts of the city and each drew his pistol. Rae quett leaped from his wagon and was upon McGimpsey. when the latter fired. killing his adversary in- stantly. McGimpsey surrendered. He is we'll known in athletic circles and figured as a prize fighter some years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
A TEXAS WONDER
HAII,S oREAT DTsCOvERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou- bles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, sem inai emissions, weak and lame backs, Rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and wo- men. regulates bladder troubles in cn.i, dren. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of sf. One small bottle is two months treatment and will cure any case above mentioneS' pr. F. w. Hall. sole manufacturer, ~. Box 6ae. St. Louis, Mo. Send for tessi- monials. Sold by all druggists and the Montgomery Drug Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
Miners Ordered to Strike.

The miners working under the rules and regulations of the United Mine Workers of America at Galloway and Chicasaw mines in Walker County have been ordered out on a strike, effective after today. There are about 300 men involved. The decision to strike was arrived at Saturday and was sanction ed by the State officers of the miners. It appear that the operators are will ing to make a contract with the min CTS similar to the one which obtains with the Knights of Labor. The min- ing price is satisfactory but 1t is claimed by the miners that the con- tract permits sub-contracting. This is not allowed by the rules of the United Mine Workers. hence the strike. The strike will hardly effect complete tie up of the mines as quite number of the miners are members of the Knights of Labor instead of United Mine Work erS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
Pleasant Session Held at Clayton.

Pleasant Session Held at Clayton.
 Clayton, July 15.-(Special)- 1.-The Barbour County Sunday School Asso- ciation. which has been in session for the past two days at this place, closed it's eleventh annual session last night. A good delegation from the various schools was in attendance. there being thirty-three of the fifty schools in the county represented. The local attend ance on the convention was excellent and great improvement in the county work was manifested.
 Judge Joseph Carthel of Montgomery, State field worker; Mir. J. s. Carroll of Troy and Miss Minnie Kennedy of Opelika were in attendance. pri- mary union with nineteen members was formed. The convention adjourned to meet at Texasville next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
READ THIS.

RIPLEY. Tenn. June 1, 1sof.-p E; ". Hall, St.Louis. Mo-: Having tried variouss remedies without satisfactory ree9is; | trial. I have used one bottle and ai- though my my case is one of long standing that baffied the skill of the best gnysa. clans, yet 1t yielded at once to the uS ee Wonder" which I heartily recornmend 70 all suffering from kidney troubles. fours truly W. II. BRUToN. Pastor Baptis' Church. Ripley, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
Held to Bail.

Tn the Inferior Criminal Court this morning J D. Dill, the Anniston young man. member of the 3rd regiment. charged with firing a pistol in a house on Second Avenue was bound over in the sum of $200 for assault with intent to murder. and fined $1o0 for carrying concealed weapon. An appeal was ta- ken in the latter case and bond fur nished in the former
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
GOVERNORS DAY
THE THIRD REGIMENT PASSED
 IN REVIEW.
Governor Jelks and Others Enjoyed e Breakfast Given bv Editor Rufus N.
 Rhodes.

Birmingham, July 15.-(SpeciaD-To- day was Governors day at Camp Ru- fuS N. Rhodes at the State Fair grounds where the 3rd Regiment Is en- camping. Governor Jelks and mem- bers of his stan arrived on the noon train from Montgomery. They were met by a military escort and proceeded to the Morris Hotel where they at- :ended a breakfast given by MT. Ru- fus N. Rhodes, complimentary to Col onel E. L. Higdon and the officers of the regiment. Plates were set for fif- ty-five persons, the list including be- sides the Governor and his stan and Colonel Higdon and his staff. one linn officer from each company of the regi- ment. representatives of the press. Congressman o. W. Underwood. Gen. eral l.. V. Clark, General w. H. Sims. General E. W. Rucker. Major F. Y. Anderson, Mayor W. NJ. Drennen and a number of other prominent citizens. Speeches were made by Colonel Hig- don. Governor Jelks and Congressman Underwood. All were brief and in a congratulatory vein Governor Jelks stated among other things that the money which the State paid for the maintenance of its militia was the cheapest investment that it made. The occasion was a most pleasant one and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The breakfast took place in the main cafe of the hotel. At o'clock this aft ernoon the Governor and staff were given a reception in camp. At 6:30 o'clock the Governor reviewed the reg iment on dress parade. The Governor and members of his staff were mounted on horses and presented splendid ap- pearance. The Chief Executive was most favorably impressed with the ap- pearance of the regiment and spoke words of commerdation to the officers. There was a general reception at the camp tonight followed by a dance. The regiment will break camp tomorrow morning and by tomorrow night all the companies will have departed for their homes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
No Especial Good.

Columbia Breeze.
 We can see no especial good in having the Railroad Commission elect ei by the people instead of being ap- pointed by the Governor. The railroads would certainly take hand in the elections, whereas they are much less liable to influence the Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
OPELIKA.

Tributes in Chancery Court to Gov.
 Sanford and Judge Abercrombie.
 onelika. July 5.-((special .)-chan- cerv Court convened in special session today, Chancellor Kelly presiding. to adopt resolutions on the death of Gov ernor W. J. Sanford and Judge J: j.. Abercrombie. and to hold appropriate memorial services on the death or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
Fsuuuisr institute for Young Ladies
 WARRENToN, VA.

The forty ty-eecond session will open on Sept. 18th, 1901. Situated in Piedmont re- zion of Virginia, on the Southern Kali- limited home school. For catalogue, ad- dress GEO. G. BUTLER. A. NJ,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16

Easyman-Your brother Dick did me out of $10 last night. is always doing some ridiculous thing Truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-16
Ward Seminary 'ss a..s..i:. .s.n: t1a'..' Isas.

LItsrsrY Courses, usIe, Art Eoegtioa. csrtesiioa Co Wellesley, Baltimore Woman's College Faealtys 90. rss.oass: Ssh ys .s s.ss' SsH yS; sig, ss
Arizona republican., 1901-11-11

sallied forth with rapid energy First he exploited the boulevards, calling upon the policemen to arrest every wo- man who spoke to him in passing. He appeared in court last wee1 as the lone prosecutor Of more than three dozen maidens.
 After sentencing them the judge kindly advised the American to stay at home after dark, because the tribunal could not afford to operate for his sole benefit. But Best claimed that he had a right to parade the streets and he continued to cause arrests till the po- licemen would run at the very sight oc, him.
 Next the professor became conspicu- ous al the Moulin Rouge, where he par alyzed the merry crowds. suddenly ad- monishing the dancing girls on the error of their ways.
 His broken French sermon finally raised such roar that he became furi ous and attacked the young sultan of Lahore in English for being there. This
Arizona republican., 1901-11-11
TERRITORIAL NEWS
A SACRED RELIC.

Were we living in the tenth century amid the sombre shadows and wretched superstitions of the middle ages the city of Prescott would be the shrine of thousands of devout pilgrims, for it holds a relic that no American can consider otherwise than sacred. It is only a fl caliber Colts navy revolver, but it was once the property Of that greatest man, who like George Wash ington, was given to his country in the time of her direst need; the mention of whose name will at once warm the heart of any one of the seventy mil lions of citizens of this great and pros porous nation.
 This navy revolver is in the posses sion of Judge Brooks. one of Arizona $ oldest tilne-s, and it came to him through his late wife, who received it from her first husband, Captain Charles Lieb Captain Lieb came to Arizona as surgeon to the four or five companies of the California column, under command of Major Willis, sent by General Carleton in 1863 to establish a military post here for the protection of the miners who were flocking in from New Mexico and California.
 It was in 1861, when the city of Washington was threatened by the confederate troops, that Abraham Lincoln handed this pistol to Captain Lieb, who was one of the body guards. Ii was considered a most valuable weapon in those days. having just been invented by Colonel Colt, and only few of the army officers were fortunate enough to possess one. Cap tain Lieb valued it accordingly; though it's chief value lay in the personality of the giver
 I took it up with reverence. thinking the while how it had once been held in the great brawny hand of that great hearted man. the second savior of his country. who. in the kindness of his heart gave it, rarity as 1t was. to the officer who attended him. Some day, when Prescott forms historical so ciety that battered navy revolver will be one of it's most cherished treasures p. C. E.. in Prospect.