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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

was undcr the supervision Of the British
government, which received 100000 as. It's
share of the Profits The divers got one
fourth of what they caught The largest
but they bring five or six times that IN
Europe. At one time the government made
nearly $1,00o00O year out Of them. but
the product has fallen OF, and II is now
usually less than netenth that amount
The pearl fisheries OF the Bay Of Bengal,
of China and of the South sens are said to
yield about Si,OO0,00O year, while those
IN the Persian gulf bring in more than
Sl,WO.OOO annually.
have seen them fishing for pearls in the
Bay Of Panama, and while there heard of
curious lawsuit between ship owner
and some men he had employed TO clean
the barnacles Off the hull Of his vessel
Among the barnacles as the story goes, a
pearl oyster was found. md in that oyster
an opalescent glohule worth $4,000. The
ship owner i limed the pearl, but the men
refused to dive IT up, and hence the suit.
Pearls OF Great Price.
Today some OF the finest pearls of the
world go TO China. There Is a big demand
for them among the mandarins there
Many 20 to india for sale to the rajahs,
and a large number to Paris, whence they
are re.exported.
Fine pearls are still of great value, hut
not so much SO as they were in~the pas.,
In Roman tlmes they were worth more
lhdn now. JULIUS NNtSdf puct pFeSenlVu
the mother 81 Marcus Brutus with pearl
valued at $4,000 Cleopatra is said to
have swalled one worth 100000 and she
had another equally valuable. Philip II
Of Spain received a present OF a Panama
pearl worth $4,000 and Spanish lady OF
Madrid owned one worth 10000 ducatS.
During a visit to Constantinople ! wac
shown the sultan's pearl collection. lie
has about a peck OF pearls OF different
sizes. some as dig as a pigeons egg and
some no larger than the head of pin He
IL M In. IL.
cloths decorated with them, and great
number Of mirrors with pearl-studded
handles, which are probably used by the
ladies of his harem
Frank G. Carpenter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

to the State. should he as much entitled
10 pension on account Of disabilities in
Cured in the performance of snch duty
as the soldier who loses limb on the
battleteld. The honor aud dignity OF the
commonwealth must be upheld In time of
~ hct as wen as In time Of war Some
recent events in Southwest Texas well ii,
iusIrate the trnth of this assertion
mere Is much 10 he done at the special
session; In fact. enough Is embraced in
the governors proclamation to consume
pore than thirty DAYS the constitutional
unit but 1t Is sincerely hoped that cir.
Guihisinnces viii Justify the governor in
nsHking re-enaetment Of the shcriffs' fee
thing else. "P'" eohe
me above is written to set sheriff Clarl,
right and others who might he misled nv
tne mistake in his report Respectfully
ro,.r,, c, Marshall Burney.
'V r. tlerh, House OF Representatives
Iwenty-seyenth Legislature. Vs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

the lower Mississippi valley and one over
tie lakes Those VIII attract each other
end tend to form a greater storm center.
with its center in the vicinity of 81. Lon9.
and lower valleys will stand still, while
the Dakota low will greatly increase iis
speed, southeastward till they are all
joined in one
Now place fourth low, tropical storm,
east of Los Angeles. Cal. and the other
three VIII become sluggish. confused. I'M
certain waiting for. the western low to
These facts are of supreme Importance
70 the weather prophet who must be, in
Its broadcast and brightest sense, a true
scientist. an original thinker. eS nffi
Electric currents of q kind attract each
other while magnetic currents of a kind
repel each other.
The force operating the highs and lows
ing IN the high anu because ii is electric
above.
40 other explanation can be given and
an meteorologists who deny that cleo
trlclty IS the force operating and controll-
ing storm conditions in every detail are
forever at sea as to future movement of
STORMS.
" ealhcr bureau officials led by their
able, but Impractical thcoriSt, Prof Ahhe
peTslsteHtly deny that electricity Is the
moving force In weather changes and there
iore, me, slow. progress being made by that
National institution.
II tropical storm he moving northeast
near to but ont Of sight along the Atlantic
coast, or moving west in the Gulf Of Mex
zee south OF Cnha or approaching the Pa
enc coast the storm centers on the con
tinent will be DETECTED and their conditions
bewildered.
II our weather bureau would admit that
electricity is the storm force aud adopt
Bigelow Instead of Able ms its Theoretical
ieader much good progress would result.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
surIeson COUNTY Mee,lncs

caldwell. Texas. July 81 The protraeled
meeuns conducted at Liberty ana Second
creek by the Baptlsts and Aiethodists. re.
specuyely, have closed. Rev. ]. A. Car
ron assisted In the Liberty meeting. AZ
also Rev. Hanks There wera thiytv-orA
,hscessions 20 the Baptist church. who were
"hBtlzed on Sunday evening.
, nss. Horn conducted the Second creek
,nvvslng. There were about twelve con
tsrsons and several accessions 10 the diff
tts.ent churches. good impression has
oeen produced BY these meetings. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
Corsets

Big lot of Ladies' Corsets &c
will go at. ........ ,25o ana ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

a Visit to Thursday Island the
Pearl Fishing Metropolis Of the
Southern Pacific Ocean - The
Great Barrier Reef or Wall OF
Coral 1900 Miles Lona--The Coral
islands and AtoIls--Where the
Pearl Shells Lie--How They Are
Found and What They Are Worth.
The Tuamotu Islands, Which
Have Exported S5,ooo,ooo in
ShelIs---t4ow the Fishing Is Done.
The Divers and Their Dangers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
Wash Goods

Three big tables of Wash Goods,
consisting of Lawns, plain colors,
Persian Lawns, Percales and Cling
hams, worth 15c per yard; on Mon
f Say villa. VIII 60 &c
1000 yards Fine White Dress Lawns,
satin stripe and crossbar, worth
15c; this week @e/m
1900 yards Fine White India Linen
Lawn, worth up to 25c; some 40
inches wide TAA
Monday, per yard. ....... bUG
White Battenberg Rings, 7I/N
per dozen. !. ..2!ac, Sc and f|C
Worth double.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

20 pieces All Wool Grenadlne, 80
inches wide, worth soc; this 4 Go
week, special, per yard. -. Q 0G
IS pieces SILK Iron Grenadines,
some As inches wide, worth H2EA
up to $50; this week. ... 4 VG
5 pieces Fancy Colored silk Grena-
dimes, "a inches wide. worth Use;
special 9&A
for this week. ....... 9@G
20 pieces fine assorted colered Dress
Goods, all the new shades rs
inches wide, worth $50; @0a
special now ............. VS1S -
5 pieces Black Silk Finish Brillian-
tine, worth 25c per yard Ea
now ......-.....s.. W.
pieces Fine Black 0EM
Brilliantine at .......... g. G
10 pieces Fine Black Brilliantine, 80
inches wide, worth 95c; Go
this week ........ UOG
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

The greatest pearl fisheries Of the world
are those Of the Indian ocean. both about
ceylon and in the Persian gulf Here vast
quantities Of pearls are found the oysters
being taken more for their pearls than for
their shells In one season us many as 1t.
Qoc,oO0 were brought 10 the surface by nfty
divers on the coast Of ceylon. This work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Speaking at Fort Deposit.

Fort Deposit Nov. 5.-(Special. .)--An enthusiastic meeting for the ratification of the new Constitute n was held here lest night, and much of the former apLthy was removed. Senator c. P. Rogers, Congressman c. W. Thompson and Col. John w A. Sanford were the speakers, and each scored good points for their cause.
 The meeting was held in the chapel of the district school building, and a representative audience consisting of about three-fourths of the white voters of the precinct was present to hear the speakers. Hon. Joseph Norwood presid- ed, and introduced the speakers. Sena- tor Rogers spoke first. and in a ten minutes talk he briefly pointed out many of the salient points of the new instru- ment Congressman Thompson spoke next. and he was well received. MT. Thompson clearly outlined the provisions of the pronosed new Constitution, and made an eloquent plea for white suprem-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Fowlkes-Love Wedding.

This afternoon at O'CLOCK wedding took place at the First Presbytcrian
 Church that has been boxed forward to
 with a great deal of interest by the so- ciety young people of the city. The con- tracting parties were Dr. B. c. Fowlkes of Mobile and Miss Alice Armstrong Love, the beautiful and accomplished
 daughter of Mrs. Jernie Love of this city.
 Long before the hour for the ceremony arrived. the friends of the happy young couple commenced to gather, and by the time the organ pealed forth the soft notes of the wedding march, the main audito- rum of the building was filled with an expectant throng.
 As the inspiring notes of the wedding march filled the auditorium, the wedding party came down the aisles in the follow ing order. and arranged themselves be- fore the altar: Miss Kate Jones and Mir. Paul Stewart; Miss Ada Hooper and Dr. Charles Fowlkes; Miss Mary Boggs and MT. Clinton McCarty; Miss Mattie Jones and Mir. Frank Scott; Miss Birdie Nelson and MT. ShaIer C. Houser, Miss Clara Galloway and MT. James Fowlkes: Miss Mary Ella Woolsey and Mir. Goodwin Wilkins; Miss Ethel Fowlkes and MT. Charlie Howard. Then came the bride and her maid of honor. Miss Annie Nel- son while Mrs w. H. Welch, a sister of the bride. was the matrOn or honor. Lit tie Miss Mary Knight Rush was ring bearer, and a lovely sight was presehted| as this bridal party met the groom ana his best man. Mir. S. A. Fowlkes, at the altar. where Dr. W. H. Smith of Colum- bus. Ga, a kinsman of the bride. rper- formed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. A. A. Little the pastor of the church.
 No young couple have been united in Selma in many a day who carry with them more hearty good wishes than Dr. FowIkes and his accomplished bride. Both were reared in Selma. Dr. Fowlkes, just after his graduation in dentistry, went to Johannesburg, South Africa, and remained about a year, but there was an attraction here at home too strong to keep him Il, coo miles from Selma, so he came back and settled in Mobile for the practice of his profession, and today he was united to the beautiful girl who caus- cd him to retrace his steps from Johan- nesburg. Dr. Fowlkes is a son of the late S. A. FowIkes one of the best and most popular men who ever lived in Sell ma. His bride is noted for her gentle | ness and loveliness of character and she | will attract attention even in a1 assem- i blaze of wom,n in Mobile, a city so fqmed for tn. beauty of its daughters.
 A great many beautiful and costly n,es<nts W,re bestowed on the young ccuple Imm. dia ely after the ceremony, they left on a bridal tour for Washington, New York and other Eastern cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

The cedar logs were hauled to the saw
 mills, the timber cut and the interior is
 finished off in polished cedar that grew
 on the lands of him whose memory is thus honored. The large cedar cross above the building is also from the native cedar forests.
 There are several handsome memorial windows in the building. one in particu- lar, that will not fail to attract atten- tion. This memorial window is to the memory of Colonel Leigh Terrell, who fell during the war between the States, defending the Southern cause. The South never had more gallant defender than Colonel Terrell. and he will be re- membered by many old soldiers who read this notice. The design in the memorial window erected to Colonel Terrell is Confederate flag. It is an unusual design, and one that will attract attention and stir the patriotic pride of every old soldier who wore the gray. The blood of the gallant Terrell was poured out in defence of his beloved Southland and 1t Is fitting that the flag for which he died should adorn the memorial window in the church at Uniontown. erected by loving wife to the memory of her departed husband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
StoIA Fine Ovarcnat.

Last night Mir. Henry King of Burns. vile Beat, drove up to a place of busi- ness and pitched a negro boy his line and told him to hold his horses while he stepped inside for few minutes. He left $17 ovorcoat in the buggy and when he came back the coat was gone. The negro holding the horses, was seen to pick the coat up and pitch 1t to a pal who made off with 1t. The negro, Will Jones, has been arrested for the theft of the coat Last night was cold and MT. King had to drive out to his home. ten miles in the country, without an overcoat. as the negro to whom the coat was pitch ed has not yet been apprehended. The police are after him and will run him down in a day or so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
BIRD IS DISCHARGED. Believed That His Daughter Was Made Tnol of Cansniranu

Athens, Nov. S.-(Special l)-The case of Charles Bird. charged with assaulting his tercourse with her came up today before J. C. Christensen. Justice of the Peace. After ex- aminfng the daughter, who was the prosecutor Tor more than an hour. the State reached the conclusion that there was nothing in the case or If there was the evidence was so conflict ing that 1t would not be sufficient to base an action in the Circuit Court on, so the accused was discharged He has the sympathy of the entire community in which he resides. and it terrible conspiracy which was intended to rob him of his liberty and his property.
 His daughter testified that she did not know the enormity of sworn lie, that she had told lies on her father and that she had been forced by a man by the name of Clarke to testify against her father. who had always treated her well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Had His Head Crushed.

In the tough negro part of the city another tragedy was enacted late yester- day afternono, as a result of which another negro may die. and another mur- derer be put behind the bars of Dallas County's jail. It is the same old story about which three-fourths of the rows and killings among the negroes occur gambling. There was a crowd of five or six negroes engaged in a game of cards when a general row ensued. Wales Madi- son grabbed a hatchet and was going in for blood, and just As he was about to strike another negro, Bally Bowles struck him on the head with an ax. crush ing his skull and laying the woId-be hatchet wielder unconscious on the floor
 A physician was summoned and he did what he could for Wales, but the chances are that he will die. BOwles was ar rested and now languishes in jail. awiting the result of the blow he struck Madison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
ATTEMPT TO ROB SAFE.
The Door Was Blown Open, But
 Nothing Was Taken.

scottsboro, Nov. 5.-(Special.) )-Some un- known person made an attempt to rob the safe in the depot at Hollywood but was evidently, frightened away as he took nothing after blowing the safe open. The thief took horse, the property of Col onel Ad. White, and rode to Scottsboro and then turned the animal loose.
 Hon. R. F. Kolb made fine speech here Saturday last in favor of the new Constitution.
 Chancery Court is in session today, Judge Simpson of Morgan County, pre- siding.
 It looks as if Scottsboro is to have a surplus of telephones. w. L. Moody and several others are distributing poles, pre- paratory to putting up an independent line. They say they will furnish a good service for 50 cents a month.
 The dwelling house of J. Henson of near Bridgeport, this County. was totally consumed by fire early Tuesday morning ire S15l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
LANE AT PULLMAN.
Republican Leader on the Stump for
 Ratification.

Cullman. Nov. 5.-(SpeciaI)-Hon Charles P. Lane of Huntsville, spoke at the court house here tonight to a fair sized audience in favor of ratification. He made an able argument, setting forth many reasons why the Constitution should be ratified and many of his hear CTS seemed to be favorably impressed He will leave tomorrow for Winston County, accompanied by the Hon. George fill appointments. Mir. Lane. in his Rrgu- ment. made the point that this was a straight out race issue and that it was up to the white man whether the negro should be permitted to have a say in the future government of this State. Ratifi- cation is gaining ground every day.
 The tramp isn't necessarily an orator just because he takes the stump every time he sees q cast-off weed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
A Church Consecration.

Capt. J. w Davidson and wife and Mrs. James F. Kennedy, Jr., left for Uniontown today to be present at the consecration of the new Episcopal Church there. Tho name of the new edi- flee is The Church of the Holy Cross, and 1t was built by Mrs. A. c. Davidson as a memorial to her husband, Hon. A. c. Davidson, who so ably ana faithfully rep orsse for one or two terms Bishop Barnweu went over to consecrate the edifice. It is q very handsome little church. and while not very large. Is of ample size to accommodate the congre- gation that will assemble therein to wor- ship.
 The rafters and ceiling of the church are of ced7r and n4 wood was procured from the cedar goEes that grow on some of the Davidson plantations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
THOMPSON IN LEToHATCHIE.
A Cordial Reception Given Fifth
 District Coupressman.

Letohatchie. Nov (speciaL)-Colonel c. w. Thompson spoke here tonight to a big audience and was given a cordial reception. He was introduced by State Senator c. P Rogers Colonel Thomp- son made many good points for the new Constitution and was repeatedly ap- plauded
 This morning by special invitation of Senator Rogers Colonel Thompson went to Sandy Ridge and addressed q large audience making a telling speech. Before going there it was said that the beat was overwhelmingly against ratification. Af- ter hearing the convincing argument of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
FIRE AT GREENSBORO.
Midnight Blaze Destroys Negro
 Houses

Greensboro. Nov. 5.-(Special.)-Soon af. ter midnight last night the town was aroused by the blowing of the whistle of the fire bell The flames burst from the restaurant of Irvine Ryan, a colored wo- man. whose shop was one of a row of frame buildings on Main Street Every ble. on the corner. to the residence of MT. Heiton. The buildings were occupied entirely by colored people with the ex- Dear. who Kept one of these, lost every thing, hut Charles Johnson. the owner of the other, saved most of his belong ings.
 The property was owned by Mark Moore of Newberne. These old frame buildings have for a long time been a menace to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
A Bad Negro Caupht.

An allround tough negro Jim Warren, alias Dirty Dick, was fined $45 in police court this morning. for carrying conceal ed weapons He had two pistols in his pockets when he was captured. and a number of cards. dice and other gambling devices. He left Selma for Mobile three or four years ago, after serving a ninety days sentence on the streets for cutting Wilson Ross, another negro. He has been slipping back to Selma and remain ing a few days at time since he left here, but now that he has been caught with two pistols concealed about his per son. he is more than likely to spend another ninety days on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
FIRE IN DEMoPoLIS. Residence of Dr. R. B. McCants is
 Destroyed.

Demopolis, Nov 5.-(SpeciaI. )-This morning about half past 2 o'clock the alarm of fire was given and the scene proved to be the residence of pr. R. B. McCants on Straw berry Street. The house was a mass of flames before any one discovered 1t and the family barely escaped with their lives. The neigh bors and fremen made desperate efforts to save the furniture, but ouly had time to get few articles out of the lower rooms before the roof fell
 The building is a complete loss and 50 is the furniture, practically.
 The house and furniture was partially in- suned. House SI.0o0 and furniture Sl 200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
A Boiler Explodes.

HartselIe Nov. 5.-(Special 1.-The people of the town were disturbed by the sound of an explosion accompanied by a shock yesterday morning about 9:3o o'clock It was several minutes before the real could be learned. Nearly every one thought something had gone wrong around their own premises and a great many could be seen examining their chimneys for some defect. It was learned soon that the boiler of the oil well machinery had exploded It is located one mile north of town With the exception Of the destruction to the boiler very little damage was done The fireman who standing close. received slieht injuries. Work will be delayed for few days.
 The favorite instrument in Spain is the rnandora of the guitar family. It is usually provided with six pairs of wire strings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

Colonel Thompson nearly every white man present went forward and assured Senator Rogers and Colonel Thompson that they would vote for the new Consti- tuition.
 Colonel Thompson will leave here tomor- row morning for Coosa and Clay counties where he will speak until the close of the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

acy, legally maintained Mir. Thompson
 won frequent applause and his speech wus very effective. Colonel Sanford closed the speaking.
 His arguments were particularly clear and convincing. Converts for the new Constitution were made by the speeches, and this beat will give practically a solid vote for ratification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Some Comparative Figures

For the benefit of the The Advertiser who conte plate purchasing life insurance herewith present table showing the in 21 life
 ed for comparison settlement the policy 35 (which the relatively guaranteed by company n this table:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY something fL We hardly realize that of
 all the children born civilized countries twenytwo cent nearly quarter die before they reach year, tseven onethrd before they fv and half before they fifteen!
 We do not hesitate say that timely Castor would iy these precious lives Neither hesitate that many
 n deaths occasned the narcotic preparations Drops and soothing sold for chens complaints contain less opium morphine They considerable quantities deadly posons In any quantity they upe eard circulation and lead compositions sickness death Cao operates exactly the reverse but you that bears the signature Chas Fletcher Castoa the blood circulate properly opens pores of the skin and aDays fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Knocked Off Tratn.

Trussvile, Nov. 6.-(Special. )-Byron Gibbs, son of Albert Gibbs of this place, was knocked off a Louisville and Nashville switch train at the furnace located here and had his right leg broken and right arm fractured in two places. He was taken to Birmingham.