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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
CONVICT SHOT TO DEATH.
Tom Weldon Killed by a Guard in
 Coffee County.

Elba, May 13.-(Special. )-Saturday morning at the Henderson-B Boyd Lum- Der Company's mill. six mles from Elba, Tom Weldon one of the State convicts. hired by the Lumber Com pany. was shot and killed by one of the guards.
 A reliable report is to the effect that early in the morning Weldon. with the aid of several brick and scraps of iron. managed to get away from two of the guards, who were armed, but for some reason did not shoot him. He ran off about a quarter of mile and seeing a mule in a nearby lot he at- tempted to catch it so he could get away. But in his effort to catch the mule he was recaptured by the guards, who took him back to the, mill and put him to work again.
 Within less than an hour after he had been recaptured he made a second et- tempt to escape and was shot by Che of the guards. He died within a few minutes afterwards.
 Weldon was convicteuS in Montgom- cry County on a charge of grand larceny was given a two years sen- tence. He had served eight months. The Henderson@ENyd Lumber Com pany work about ninety State convicts.
 The last legislature enacted law establishing a text book school board for Coffee County and the board. which consists of five members is In session here for the purpose of adopting a set of books for the public schools of the county for the next five years. Several book concerns have their agents here, who are advocating with much vigor the merits of their publications.
 Rev. Dr. J. W. Shoaff of the South- ern University. has accepted an invita- ton to deliver the commencement ser mon before Elba's public schools May 18th.
 This section has had no rain for three weeks and while the crops are suffering to some extent for want of rain, the gardens are almost ruined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
INJUNCTION IS ASKED
EFFORT TO PREVENT REMOVAL
 OF COURT HOUSE.
Baldwin County omcials Begin Pro- ceedings in Chancery Court at Mobile-Program for Fire
 Underwriters' Association.

Mobile, May 13.-(Special. )-The long continued fight over the removal of the court house of Baldwin County from Daphne, it's present location, to Bay Minette which removal was au- thorized by the passage of a bill to that effect by the last legislature, came to a head in the Chancery Court, here today when a bill was filed praying for an injunction. The bill was filed for George B. Bryant sheriff of Baldwin County, James M. Voltz, clerk of the Circuit Court of Baldwin County, and eleven other citizens of Baldwin Coun- ty named in the bill. It is directed against James D. Hand, Walter R. White, O. E. McMillan, Joseph B. Blackman, Benjamin F. McMillan, Charles Hall and others. The bill prays for an injunction to restrain the re- Hand Lumber Company of Bay Minette who was in the city a eew days ago, announced that the work of construction on the new court house had begun.
 The bids for the construction of the Bienville brewery were opened in this city this afternoon. There were six bidders and the bid was awarded to Mclean and Hudson of this city for $41,299.
 The following is the program for the fifth annual meeting of the Alabama Fire Underwriters Association. to be held in Mobile. May 16-17:
 General Topic: "To what extent Is the local agent responsible for and in what way can he meet adverse criti- cism of his companies"
 o --nnpninU cises.
 Presidents address.
 Roll call and election of new mem- bers.
 Report of Secretary-Treasurer.
 Appointment of committees.
 Sub-topic, first-The Agent: Rela. tions to his companies. Jos. L. Deane. Relations to the Assured. Leopold Strauss. As the Manager Sees Him. Lloyd D. Batre.
 D. m.-Resoluitons and new busi- ness.
 sub-topic, second-The Fire Bug: How may the Agent find Him? Edwin Macartney-r The Agents Responsibili. ty for Him. R. H. Mabry. Causes that Develop the Moral Hazard. R. F. Manly.
 General discussion and "good of the order''
 D. m.-Reports of committees.
 Sub-topic. third-Our Association: The need for it. George E. Sage. How can we Use It for Good. Hume Wilson Strength for the Future. President Smith.
 General discussion.
 Election of officers.
 Friday. 10 a. m.--Reports of commit tees,
 Installation of officers.
 Incidental business.
 What of the Future"-parting ad- dress of President.
 Adjournment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
United Brethren in Christ.

Frederick, Md. May 13.-The fifth days session of the centennial cele- bration of the quadrennial conference of the United Brethren Church in Christ was principally consumed in hearing board and committee reports, which were referred to their respective departments. As the services of the first visit Saturday afternoon to the farm of Peter Kemp near Frederick were interrupted by storm another pilgrimage was made to the birthplace of the Church this afternoon. Country hay wagons, express wagons, band wagons and a few livery teams were used as conveyances in preference to the means of modern travel. At the Kemp house the minutes of the first conference were read and Dr. D. T. Sprinkle made a brief address. The Secretary took a copy of the record of the first meeting of the church fathers which hung on the wall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
NrNE-HoUR WORK DAY.
Conference Among Labor Leaders IS
 Rainp Held in Washington.

Washington. May 13.-In view Of the movement Initiated by the Internation- al Association of Machinists for the es- tablishment of a nine hour work day. May 20, President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. called a conference of the officers of the or ganizations principally interested in the machinery trades of the country, the conference occurring at the head. quarters of the American Federation or Labor in th,s city today.
 James O'Connell. of the International Association of Machirists, John Mui- hold of the Internal ticnal Association of Allied Metal Machinists, l.. R. Thomas of the Pattern Makers League of Washington. and l.. J. Lynch of the Metal ,Polishers. Buffers, Planters An0 Brass Workers Union of Washingto b met and discussed the various pha of the matter and plans have been termined upon so that concert Of ton will be taken on or before May 20. The purpose of the general move ment is to establish the nine hour work day for all engaged in the machinery industry.
 The conferenc will be continued to- morrow morning at the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor, when a general policy will be decided upon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
NEGRO DROWNED.
His Companions Became Frightened
 and Left Him.

Dimmick. May 13.-(SpeciaI. )-Clif- ton Soloman, a negro, while in bathing yesterday in 'hoctawhatchee River. at this place. was drowned. He was a good swimmer but took the cramp and was unable to get out. Several ne- groes were in bathing with him at the time, but became frightened and swan out, leaving the man to drown.
 The alarm was given at once and a large crowd soon gathered at the scene. The water was about twenty-three feet deep and very swift. It seemed that every one was afraid to go in the swift current to search for the dead body. but at last K. D. Creech and NJ. Cox well decided to make a search for it. They were successful in finding it in about two hours, but the water was so deep they failed to bring it to the top. MT. J. s. Strickland, an expert diver, came and with his assistance they succeeded in getting it out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
MAYOR INSTALLED.
Newly Elected Officials of Evergreen
 Take Their Seats.

Evergreen. May 13.-(Special.)-The new Council and Mayor were installed this afternoon.
 After a six weeks vacation granted him on account of i'll health. pr. Crumpton occupied the Baptist pulpit yesterday.
 Rev. J. w. Stewart and D. w. Pow ell attended the Southern Baptist Con- vention now in session in New Or leans.
 The District Conference of the Pen- sacola District will be held ct Milton. Fla, next Sunday. Dr. J. M. Mason, the Presiding Elder, and Rev. E. A. DannelIy, G. W. Salter, Jr., Rev. H. T. Strout and Lamar Moorer will go from Evergreen.
 Hon. H. A. Cunningham. at one time a very eminent lawyer of St. Louis, left for his home on Lake Huron last Sat- urday. Mr. Cunningham and his in teresting family have spent several winters here.
 The Conecuh Guards are expecting a very pleasant time tomorrow night. Adjutant General W. W. Brandon and Majar Zell Gaston will be present to inspect the company, after which there will be a reception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14

VOlouel AyRoB 1AoP
 The Board of Trade has taken. up the suggestion of Colonel R. B Kyle of Gadsden. looking to the bringing of the Constitutional Convention rom Montgomery to Birmingham. for the holdings of it's sessions. Secretary Mccullough of the Board has written to the lessees of the Birmingham Audi torium with regard to the use Of that building for the convention, should It meet here and he expects a reply by tomorrow. The lessees of the Audi torium are at Nashville. They are figuring on refitting 1t at once for the next theatrical season. The Board will meet Wednesday night to take definite action on the matter. The Commer- cial Club owing to the absence of President Kettig has not yet taken an active part in the movement. Colonel Kyle. 1t is stated. Is going to offer motion for the convention to adjourn from Montgomery to Birmingham as soon as the Constitution makers meet and 1t is said that he hopes that he will be able to get his motion through if the Auditorium here can be pro- cured. It is regarded as very doubt full if the Birmingham Auditorium can be procured as the lessees have all their plans ready to make extenSive changes in that building and 1t is believed that if the convention were to occupy the building it would not finish its ,abors in time to afford sufficient opportunity to remodel the Auditorium before the theatrical season commences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
DECORATION DAY AT ATHENS
MT. Tennent Lomax of Montgomery
 Delivered an Address.

Athens, May 13.-(Special.)- .)-Yester- day was observed in this place by the Daughters of the Confederacy as Decoration Day and they had invited the members of the Confederate camps of this county to participate with them in the exercises. Hon. Tennent Lomax of Montgomery was present by invitation of the Daughters to deliver an address. The Daughters and the members of the camps met at the C. P. Church and marched in a body to the opera house, which had been decorated for the occasion. There a delightful program was carried out consisting of music and the address of Mir. Lomax.
 MT. Robert Lee McWilliams, one of the most successful and prominent merchants at Elkmont, died at his late residence in that little hamlet last Saturday afternoon late. and his re- mains were buried at New Garden cemetery yesterday afternoon by the Masonic order, of which he was q prominent member. He was a most remarkable young man, having accu- mulated a handsome fortune before he was 30 years of age. He was unmar- ried and leaves brother and sister and other relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
GIVEN N1NETY-NINE YEARS.
A Heavy Sentence Inflicted on Flu
 gene Coleman

Prattville, May 13.-(Special. .)-Eu- gene Coleman. colored. was convicted in the Circuit Court last Saturday of committing rape upon the person of a young negress about 15 years of age. He was sentenced to the State peniten- tiary for ninety-nine years. There were two capital cases tried at the recent term of the Circuit Court and both de- fendants got a life sentence.
 The farmers are complaining greatly about the poor stand of cotton. There was a copious shower yesterday after noon. and doubtless the cotton will now come up. The rains yesterday af- ternoon appear to have been general. The farmers say it came in good time for cotton and oats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
Preparing for Commencement.

Wetumpka. May 13.-(Special. J. Preparations are almost completed which will make the coming com- mencement of the Fifth District School one of the best in its history. There will be a number of eminent men in attendance. Farmer Day. will be one Of the most attractive and instruct- i've features of the occasion. The fol- lowing program is announced:
 Friday, May 24, s p. m., Primray Ex- hibition.
 Saturday. May 25th, Farmers Day"
 Sunday, II a. m., Commencement Sermon, by Rev. W. P. Hurt of Selma
 Monday 10 a. m.. Medal Contests, and declamations.
 Monday. 8 D. m, Musical Recital.
 Tuesday. 9:3o a. m., Art Levee.
 Tuesday. 8 p. m., Elocution Recital.
 Wednesday, 10 a. m., Graduating
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
CENTERvILLE KICKS.
M. & O. Schedule Not Liked by the
 Business Men.

Centerville May 13.-(Special )-The kick here on the Mobile and Ohio schedule still continues. and in fact, is more strenuous than at first, If that be possible. It is said that travelling men are grumbling a great deal about the schedule. Nearly all daily papers are twenty-four hours old when they are received here; in fact, all the dali lies except The Advertiser, which is received here late in the afternoon. ex- cept the Sunday issue, which is more than twenty-four hours old when re- ceived.
 Business men hope that the old schedule will be restored or a double daily passenger and mail service will be inaugurated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
TWO CONNECTS ESCAPE.
Ed Johnston and William Coley Gain
 Their Liberty.

Centerville. May 13.-From the Howl son convict farm in this County, two convicts made their escape late yester- day afternoon. One was Ed. Johnston, convicted for robbery. and, the other William Coley. who was in on charge of grand larceny.
 A unique document has been discov- cred on the probate records. It Is a mortgage from Green Hallman to Crenshaw. Loveless & Co.,. for salary as a minister of the gospel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
.ick building, In which the postotIice

brick building, in which the postofiice is to be located. progresses rapidly.
 Saturday the Kappa Alpha, and 8. A. E.. fraternities had their usual spring outing. Each man took his best girl. and all the vehicles were decked with fraternity colors, making a brilliant parade as they passed down the street. MT. w. c. Tunstall's "Millwood" on the river. was selected as the picnic ground.
 A heavy rain storm visited this sec- tion yesterday afternoon. The thun der and lightning were terrific and the atmosphere was considerably cooled thereby. Rain was much needed and was hailed with delight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
THE JESTER AND THE CHAR.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The Russian court jester was trying his best to cheer up his imperial mas ter.
 "If you were dean of the college of czars." he playfully remarked. what would you then become?"
 The Czar looked at the jester coldly, Well, what?" he asked.
 "A-a czar-dean. your Majesty, oi course"
 The Czar scowled.
 You have a very pretty wit-for the Siberian frontier" he said. Away with him!'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
CROPS ARE POOR.
Planters Around Greensboro Are
 Very Much Discouraged.

Greensboro, May 13.-(Special. )-The crops in this vicinity are the poorest in years. Many of the farmers have planted twice and some three times. and yet have not succeeded in getting a stand. So far the sandy land crops are ahead of the black land. Farmers are very much discouraged, and every one predicts poverty next year.
 Greensboro continues to grow and improve. Judge Christians handsome home hears completion and Blunt's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
Throat Cut by His Wife.

Catherine, May 13.-Special. .)-Rufus Jones's throat was cut by his wife near Catherine at 1 o'clock Sunday after noon. Jones died in a few hours. He was a negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
Death of R. M. Greene.
United States Court.

A special term of the United States Court was opened here this morning, Judge Edward R. Meek of the North ern District of Texas, presiding. The initial session was taken up with the organization of juries and sounding dockets. All the cases to be heard during the special term were called to- day and the date of the trials fixed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
OVER FIVE HUNDRED
Different Suit Samples at Holt's Dye
 Works

The greatest variety of clothing sam ples in Montgomery is shown at 1O9 S. Court, where Suits are made to fit cheaper than anywhere else.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14

Thirteen British steamers and sixty seven sailing vessels were lost last month the number of lives lost being 1lS and 47, respectively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14

Exercises.
 Wednesday, Il 8. m, address by Hon. Inc. w. A. Sanford. Jr.. of Mont- Romery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
GRAND ENCAMPMENT
SESSION OF THE ODD FELLOWS
 IN BIRMINGHAM.
James P. Brodie of Wylam is Elected Grand Patriarch-The Grand Lodge Will Convene Today.
 Graveley's Trial.

Birmingham, May 13.-(Special.) )-The Fifth-third session of the Grand En- campment of Alabama Independent Or der Odd Fellows. convened in Mag nolia hall on Third Avenue at 10 o'clock this morning with large~at- tendance present. Grand Patriarch John Ellis of Anniston, presided. There were no formalities attending the open ing and the meeting at once settled down to business. Grand Patriarch El- lis announced the following commit tee chairmen: Credentials, A. F. Mo Ghee; Finance, D. J. Lemmons; Judi ciary. W. T. Hutchens; State of the Order, H. l.. Mckee; Distribution, J. M. Tubbs: Petitions and Appeals, J. $. Harlass. In his annual report the Grand Patriarch showed that the past term had been a most prosperous one, the membership of the Grand Encamp- ment having been almost doubled, nearly three hundred new members having been added to the rolls. New encampments were installed: Avon dale. Nc. 5. with a membership of 21; White Bluff, No. 6, at De mopolis, with 23 members: Calhoun, No. !, at Fran cis, with "A members: DeKalb. No. ;, at Dawson, with "A members; Coal ety. No. g. with A members; Golden Rule, No. 12. at Anniston, with 26 members. Four Encampments were resuscitated during the term and several Of the oio camps were revived and more interest infused into them. The report or the Grand Scribe. Robert West, Of Mont gomery, gave a detailed showing Of the membership and standing. The report of the Grand Treasurer. E. Ersweli. or Birmingham, showed that the financlai condition of the Grand Encampment was most excellent with handsome surplus fund on hand.
 The Grand Encampment elected the following officers: Grand Patrlarcn, James P. Brodie. Wylam: Grand Hlgn Priest. Dr. J. c. Flint, Gurley; Grand Senior Warden. A. L. Miller, Birmlng- ham: Grand Junior Warden Lee Fer. guson. Anniston: Grand Scribe. Robert West. Montgomery; Grand Treasurer E. Erswel: Grand Representative John Ellis. Anniston.
 The Grand Lodge of the Indepen9ent Order Odd Fellows will meet nere tomorrow in sixty-fist annual session. ] Pepperman of Montgomery, Grand Master. will call the Convention 10 pr der after which the newly elected or ficers will be installed. The Grand Lodge has a large amount of business to transact and will probably be m ses- sion three days.
 The Rebekahs will meet on Wednes- day, This is the female auxiliary or the Odd Fellows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
Russell is Discharged.


 Charles Russell, young white man. who was recently arrested, charged with the murder of Walter Moreland, at Warner mines. was given prelim- mary trial before Justice Benners to- day end discharged. Russell came near meeting violence at the hands of an armed negro mob at the time or his arrest, and it was only by ruse on the part of the officers having him in charge that he was able to get away from Warner without injury. Jesse Wilkie. another white man, charged with the killing. will be tried on the goth inst Coroner Paris has caused the arrest of Jim Adams and Booker Daniels, colored, charged with the murder. Moreland was found dead un- der bridge with his body riddled with bullets. The cause of the killing was not known, but the negroes just ar rested are said to have been shooting craps with the dead negro just before he was killed.
 Investigation Into Winston's Death.
 Coroner Paris has concluded his in vestigation of the death of the negro, Charles Winston, who was mistaken for Jim Brown, the assailant of Miss Dell Garrett, and shot to death ,by par tleS III ScdTCH OI DIOWh ACCuo Friday night. The verdict of the coro- ners jury is that Winston came to his death at the hands of unknown par~ ties. Quite a number of witnesses were examined, but nothing was developed to show who did the shooting. It was brought out that Winston worked with a logging crew in St. Clair County, but he had been missing about two weeks. It is thought that he was on his way to Riverside when he was shot by par ties who mistock him for Brown Brown is still at large, and it looks now as if he will make good his escape.
 Death of R. M. Greene.
 Robert M. Greene, father of Judge Samuel F. Greene of the Jefferson County Criminal Court. died at the home of his son yesterday morning af- ter brief illness. The deceased was "A years old and only few months ago he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding. The deceased was one of the pioneer citizens of this county. having resided in this section since 1850. He was a native of South Carolina. He leaves a wife and four children. among whom beside Judge Greene Is Paul E. Greene of this city, and Dr. J. B. Greene of the Marine Hospital service, who was with Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila. The funeral will oc- cur at Elyton tomorrow morning at 10 O oclock-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
THE NEWS OF ALABAMA.
colonel Kvle,s Proposition.

of i'll repute Friday night. He claims self-defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
MuNYON'S
 C C0LD x. CURE

ss..,,x everybody seems to be taking Prof. Nun .n'. s .IS Cure whenever . cold appear. 1t Believes the head nose. throat and lungs % quickly sSas cold need longer be me S sf SSrPpe. i. I;I. a life insurance policy. Every enc of his remedies is as sure. Mostly. asc. vial; Gude to Health free Munyon New Work and Philadslphn.
 WUyYON'S INHALER CCkES CATAAkh'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-14
Grayeley's Preliminary.

The preliminary trial of Louis o; Grayeley and Blanche Snyder charged witt the murder of I. L. Levy began this afternoon before Justice Aber- nathy. Only a few witnesses were heard after which adjournment was taken until Thursday to await the summoning of other witness. The testimony taken was not important. Graveley Is ali army recruiting officer
 He shot Levy, a livery ble pro- prietor, in the Snyder woman's house
The Worthington advance., 1901-10-04
MINNESOTA NEWS,
.NewSKind of Wheat.

The Minnesota State Agricultural
Experiment station has been engaged
for ten years in making new kinds of
wheat, and enough has been accumu-
lated last year to give seeds to num-
Der Of farmers for field tests. The re-
ports indicate that the new kind thus
produced will average about two bush
els to the acre more than the old kind,
which in the three states of Minnesota,
North and South Dakota would make
q crop larger by 3o,Ooo,0O0 bushels,
amounting to about $22, 100000. The
new wheat is produced by crossing
two selected heads of the best old va
rieties, thus making one head of the
new. The work is done by transferring
the pollen from the flower of one head
to the stigma of the flower of the
other. A tissue sack is then placed
over the latter to protect it from in
sects and birds. The process is always
uncertain, however, for the new kind
may have none of the good qualities of
the two old kinds used; on the other
hand, it may be better than either OF
them.