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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

An accommodation train on dis
tant railroad was dragging along. when
q long, lean and sallow woman. In what
appeared to he subdued bridal finery
leaned across the aisle OF the car and
said seriously to a lady sitting opposite
her:
Dear mel It's kind OF solemn
thing to be travelln with two hus'
bands, now, amt itT
II do not know what you mean," re-
piled the lady.
"Oh, mebbe not. Well, you see, my
first husband died bout a year ago an
was buried over In Patrick county,
an last week ! was married ag'in, an
Inc an my second husband have been
over In Patrick county on little we'd
din tower, an ! thought I'd kind Of
like to have my first husband buried
In the graveyard nigh where I'm gOin
to live row, nm my second husband
was willln, 80 we TUX my first hus-
band up, an he's In the baggage car
along with our other things. My sec
Ond husband IL settIn out on the
platform takin n smoke, IN ] been
settln here thlnkin how solemn II In
to 20 on n weddn tower with two
husbands. It's a turrlble solemn piece
OF bIzness when you come 10 think
OF lt."-Laurence Lee In Lipplncotts
Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

While crossing the isthmus of Pana-
ma by rail some years ago the conduct
or obligingly stopped the train for Mr..
Campion to gather some beautiful
crimson flowers by the roadside. 1t
was midday and intensely hot, In his
ION the Frontier" Mr.. Campion tells a
peculiar story of this flower picking
experience.
! refused offers Of assistance and
went alone to pluck the flowers. After
gathering handful l noticed large
bed Of plants knee high and OF delicate
form and beautiful green shade.
walked to them, broke of a fine spray
and placed It with the flowers.
To my amazement saw that | had
gathered a withered, shrlveled. brown
ish weed. threw II away, carefully
selected a large, bright green plant
and plucked 1t. Again l had In my
hand bunch OF withered leaves.
1t flashed through my mind that q
sudden attack OF Panama fever. which
was very prevalent and much talked
Of, had struck me deliriOus.
went on my head" from fright. In
q panic threw the flowers down and
was about TO run to the train. l looked
around. Nothing seemed strange. I
felt my pulse. All right. was In a
perspiration, but the heat would have
made lizard perspire,
Then I noticed that the plants where
! stood seemed shrunken and wilted.
Carefully put my finger on a fresh
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

A brIgadIer general or major genera
II entitled to the keep Of three horses
at Uncle Sans expense; a colonel, lieu
tenant colonel, major or captain to two
only.
The forage allowance IL often com
muted by turning over the same to the
quartermaster, and this practice once
betrayed suspicious new member oi
the house into curious bMpdcr. lie
announced TINT he had discovered that
"Ofiiccrs Of the army are selling tho
forage allowed 10 them. and one such
case | am prepared to cite from the
records Of the war department, case
In which the oats and hay were trans
ferred, doubtless for consideration,
to person named q. NJ. Corral"
There was an exchange OF looks and
winks among his astonished hearers.
and then mn old member kindly rose
and said, 81 presume, Mr.. Speaker.
that the memorandum referred TO by
my distinguished friend refers to q
transfer Of forage, in the ordinary
course Of business, to tho quartermas-
ter's corral. Buffalo Commercial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12
A Moun,ain Accident,

A serious seeming accident with q
fortunate termination ~ reported by O
western exchange.
A man and his wife. while driving
along a mountain road In Oregon. met
with a curious mlshap. The wagon
was overturned, and the occupants fell
out. The woman dropped Into the
branches Of tree 90 feet below, and
the man went sliding and humping
fully 300 feet to the bottom OF n raviDe.
when he recovered his senses. he was
comparatively uniurt and went TO bis
wife's rescue. but II was an hour be-
fore he could eItricate her from where
she hung by her skirts.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

They met again In after years by
chance at the door OF circus tent. the
Judge and the middle aged woman who
had been Maud Muller.
"Great scott" muttered the Judge to
himself ar he noted her sallow face,
faded hair, stubby fingers with the
marks Of the washboard upon them
and the group Of slatternly children
she was angrily trying to induce the
ticket tinker 10 pass In free, "what .
lucky escape had"
"Merciful gracious" she unused In
wRrdly, looking at his bald head, wa
terry eyes, double chin and protuberant
stomach, and once wanted TO mary
that manw
They passed in, with their respective
noses perceptlbly elevated and were
listening few minutes later to the
time honored Jokes Of the clown.-Chi;
cago Tribune.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

Sunday School Teacher Where did
the three wise men come from1
Phil Adelphy (whose family had only
recently moved TO ChIcagol They came
from the east.
Sunday School TeRcher-And why
were they called wise menT
Phil Adelphy- Because, ma'am, they
went back again. Philadelphia Press.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12
OnIn . sIIsL, DIaer.see.

81 hear your son Is achieving great
success In his stage career"
YES" replied the architect.
81 should have thought he would
have entered your profession"
"Well, II amounts TO the same thing
We both make money by drawing good
houses STRAY StortsA
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

~ have noticed" said the social phi
losoDher. that people who gossip about
their neighbors are the people who are
always fretting because they imagine
they are being talked about by their
Northumberland World. Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

only o
Of Gait Washington
UNDERWOOD D. b. MARTIN Manager Pass
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12
School SupplieS.

r INVITE the Atten, IN Of Teachers, SchOl-
L Ars, and the gene Al public, to a full line
Of fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen md Pencil, 10 variety;
Copy, Composition nud Exercise Books;
Lead, Slate aud Colored Ctayon Pencils;
Inks, 10 ell sizes and colors;
Wards, Vikings, Cranes and Hurd'I
6ne Correspondence Paper aud Envelopes;
Legal, Foolscap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books 10 variety,
At WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court House,
sep 27-H Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-04-12

II IL safer to marry a thrifty woman
with only 10 cents than II IL TO wed q
vain belle with $4,000. - Galveston
News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Concert in Tuskeree.

Tuskegee, Aug. 13-(Special)-The concert given last night at the college campus by the Tuskegee Library Also citation wac a decided success. The lawn was beautifully lighted. and the night was an ideal one. Miss Annie Lyde Smnth sang two beautiful songs. and Misses Kirk, Ware. Smith and Gautier rendered instrumental music while Misses Cobb. Howard and. Mrs H. P Merritt recited. After the con- cert. refreshments wera served. This is the first of series of entertainments to be given by the association
 Many hasty marriage oegets q long drawn-out repentance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
FUNERAL OF MRS. ToNGE.
Her Remains are Laid to Rest in
 Troy Cemetery.

Troy, Aug. 13-(Special.)-The rela- tives and friends of Mrs. Ella Tonge were shocked on yesterday when they heard of her recent death in Montgom- cry Her remains. accompanied by her husband and little children, reached the city this morning on the S:05 Ala bama Midland train. The hearse with many friends and relatives was in waiting at the Union Station and when the train arrived, Mrs. Tonge was taken to the new cemetery in this city. and there laid in her last resting pla"e. Mrs. Tonee. then Miss Ella Salter. re sided inSthis rity for quite a while and was loved and respected bv all who knew her She was a member of the Ranti~t Chr-ch and was an estimable Christian iady
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Selma Locals.

A promoter has been secured for the Elks' Street Fair in this city and will arrive here about the first day of Sep tember He will immediately start to work upon the fair.
 Dr. W. W. Harper has bought the plantation across Beech Creek known as the old Strawbridge place.
 Work Is rapidly progressing on the new Methodist Church. and the build ing is expected to be completed by the first of December. The work on the foundation of the new Bartist Church is being rapidly pushed forward and will be comple&d this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
CONCESSIONS GRANTED
SELMA COUNCIL FAvoRs ELKs'
 STREET FAIR.
Tuscaloosa Presbytery Holds e Meet ing Preliminary to the Installa-.
 ton of Rev. A. A. Little. Capain Beers Dead.
Advertiser Bureau.

selma. Aug. H. The City Council met Monday night in regular session with Councilmen Peacock, MeyAr, Stoddard. Pollock. Largf lin, Mullen and Phillips and President Atkinson present. The re- ports of the various officers were read. Councilmen Mass and Quinn came in and took their seats. Mr. Felix NJ. Wood. chairman of the Elks' Street Fair and Carnival Com mittee. appeared hefors the Council and asked for certain concessions from the city in behalf of the Order of Elks. The concessions asked were granted by the Council and al 9:3o the boiy ad- journed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Capt. B. F. Beers Dead.

Capt. Ben F. Beers. an old and highly respected citizen of Dallas County. died at his home near Benton, in this coun- ty, at 10 o'clock this morning. Captain Beers had been sick for sometime. and while he was very old. the physicians who were in constant attendance upon him thought that he would recover. Early this morning. however. he be- gan sinking and at 10 o'clock he breathed his last. Captain Beers was a highly respected citizen of this county and was esteemed by all who knew him,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Card from MT. W. D. Atkinson.
Evergreen. Ala, Aug. F, "

Evergreen. Ala, Aug. F. 1901. Editor The Advertiser:
 AS it is known that have been act ing as your correspondent here for while. I wish you would permit me to say thzt I am not the author of the article that appeared in your Sunday s edition in regard to the discovery or oil near this place. I have made dili- gent inquiries in order to discover If there be any semblance of truth in the statement, and I find there is no one who knows anything about the matter.
 Very truly.
 w. D. Atkinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
FRED DRISCOL SPOKE
APPEALS TO UNION PRINTERS
 FOR FAIRNESS.
Delegates to Convention in Birming- ham Listened Attentively and His Speech Was Cheered.
 Death from Heart Disease.

Birmingham, Aug. 13-(SpeciaD-The international Typograp phical Conven- tion by vote of Si to 76 submitted u referendum vOta the preamble or the Ircpcsition allowing the stereotypers and electrotypers complete autonomy and to control, charter and organize members of their craft. Details of the plan of separation were not discussed and will be allowed to rest until the preamble is acted upon by local unions. Both branches of the printing trade are claiming a victory andA-a spirited de- bate ensued before .tte vote was taken u;.
 During the afternoon Fred DriscoL Commissioner of the American News paper Publishers Association. ad- dressed the International .Typographf- cal Union Convention in behalf of the newspaper. publishers.
 He congratulated the delegates upon the establishment of the principle of arbitration in settling difficulties aris- ing under contracts between the pub- fishers and their employees. He advo- csted the further extension of the same principe to all matters of difference which might otherwise arise, especially referring to the periods covering the termination of old contracts and the execution of new agreements. He asked for the addition of several amendments to the general laws of the union. tend- ing to improve the mutual relations of the employer and the employed. He referred to the fact that no strike or serious labor disturbance had oc- cured during the past year in the of- fees of the publishers connected with the association. The address was heard with close attention on the part of the delegates and sentiments expressed were loudly applauded from the plat form.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Tuscaloosa Presbytery.

The Tuscaloosa Presbytery met last night at [ o'clock In the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. The purpose of the meeting was to make arrangements for the installation of Rev. A. A. Little, who has recently been called to the psstorate of the Broad Street Presby- terian Church The meeting last fight was well attended. Rev, J. F. Tappey acted as Moderator and Mir. R. H. Agee of this city ss clerk. At the meeting 1t was arranged that the installatio would take place on the first Sunday in October. Dr. D. C. Lilly of Tusca- loosa will preside on the occasion and will preach the sermon and ask the constitutional questions. Rev. I. F. Tappey of Valley Creek will deliver the charge of the people and Rev. L. G. Hames of the Alabama Street Pres- hyterian Church will deliver the charge of the pastor. The installation will be an instructive and imposing ceremony and will be largely attended by pastors from all over the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
FOUR MURDER CASES.
Important Session of Tuscaloosa
 County Court to Be Held.

Tuscaloosa. Aug. 13.-(Special)- Judge James J. Mayfield of the Tusca- loosa County Court. drew a special ve- hire of fifty names this morning for the purpose of securing juries for sev- eral important cases which will come up at the session of the County! Court which convenes next Wednesday. There are four murder cases on the docket The cases are against Calvin s. Sellers for killing Jim Tillery; He's ter Booth, a 16-year old boy, for kill Ing his father. Tom Booth, last fall; Isom Cannon. charged with the mur- der of Dave Williams. alias Redd and Willie Young for the killing of Dem his Brown. There will also be a rob- bery case to come up which has been hanging on for about five years.
 WiN Hawkins. a small negro boy. was drowned in the Warrior riveT yes kerday afternoon while in swimming His body was recovered by MT. James Hughes of Northport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14

 condition with a pistol ball wound in his left side. Luttrell was shot by W. F. Higginbotham, who ran away after firing the shot and since then there has been nothing seen nor heard of him. The difficulty occurred on McPherson Street, in a prominent part of the town, and created 8 sensation. The trouble arose from the allegation that Luttrell made indecent proposals to Higginboth- ams wife.
 Mrs. Higginbotham today told the following story of the affair.
 Several days ago Luttrell, who drives meat wagon. went to her house to collect bll. She cid not have the exact change. and paying a part of the account, requested that he return Tuesday morning for the balance. Instead of going back at that time, Luttrell went to her home about 7:30 o'clock last night. when the amount due was paid. Luttrell then asked for a drink of water, and both went to a we'll where she gave him 8. glass of water. The woman's husband was not at home, and, noticing this, Luttrell made to her an indecent pro- posal. Mrs. Hlgginbotham became frightened and at once went to the home of a neighbor where she re- mained until her husband returaed, when she related to him what had hap pened. Upon hearing the story IIig- ginbotham became greatly excited and arose early this morning and started on search for Luttrell.
 The men met and without a word passing between them, Higginbotham drew his pistol and fired at Luttrell The ball struck him in the left side and he was taken home. Both men are well known and each has a family. Miss Antique-Pd like to see the man that would attempt to tlirt with me! Miss Pert-Pes; dare say you would.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Died of Heart Disease.

While Locke Lawson. a salesman for the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company of this city was driving wagon through Pratt City to deliver some goods. he dropped dead of heart dis ease, Lawson was accompanied by a friend and was apparently in the best of health when he suddenly fell for ward in his friends arms and died.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Deputy Wounds Negro.

Deputy Sheriff Cole shot and severely wounded a negro named Will Jones at Dolcito. last night. Jones was wanted for burglary and grand larceny and as- sault with intent to murder. He at tempted to escape when the officer sought to arrest him. Jones will re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
BIDS WANTED.

OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER.
 City of Montgomery. Ala.
 August llth. 1901. Sealed bids will be received by the City Treasurer until 12 o'clock m. Tuesday, Aug 9Oth, 1901. for making alterations in the City Market building as per plans and specifications adopted by the City Council Apply to the City Engineer for further information.
 The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
 R. H. SOMMERvILLE. lot City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
Falkner Resigns Presidency.

The Board of Directors of the Ala hama State Fair Association held a meeting last evening and discussed the outlook for fair this year. letter was received from Captain J. Nj. Falk- ner of Montgomery. resigning as Pres 1dent ed ,nemSer of the Board of Directors of the Association. His res ignation was accepted with regret. His successor will be chosen at the next meeting. J. H. McCrary. Chairman of the Police Commission was elected as a member of the Board. At a meeting to be held Friday night 1t will be defi- nitely determined whether or not a fair will be held. last nights meeting hav- ing failed to take final action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
The Non-Residents ousted.

Judge Coleman of the Circuit Court. today handed down a decision to the effect that a nonresident cannot serve on the Birmingham police force. The decision grew out of the case of A. H. Davis. a saloon keeper against John Johnston. member of the police force. The issue has attracted considerable interest. It means that the practice which some policemen have engaged in of living in the suburban towns must cease
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
The Maxey Cases.

The last of the cases against Walter Maxey. a negro charged with burglary and receiving stolen property, was heard in police court this morning. There were seven or eight charges against the negro, two of which were heard last week. in which he was fined $l5o. Maxey was tried this morning on the charge of having entered the house or having in his possession clothes and other articles that were taken from the house of Mir. E. w. McCrary on Franklin Street one day early last week. Tn this case, Maxey was fined $50 and four other cases that the court had against him were mol pressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
SHOT IN THE LEFT SIDE.
Deputy Marshal Davis Says he Men George Lutttrell Wounded by W. E.
 Higginbotham on the Streets

Annistcn. Aug. 13.-(Special.)-A se- rious shooting affray occurred at Oxford this morning at s:3O o'clock. As re- suit George Luttren is in a dangerous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
VTR0 GINA COLLEGE YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, Va.

Opens Sept. 2lst, 1901. One of the leading Schools for Young Ladies in the South. New buildings, pianos and equipment, Campus ten acres. Grand mountain scenery in Valley of Va, famed for health. European aud American teachers. Full course. Conservatory dents from thirty states For catalogue address MATTE P. T NRRls, Pre1deut. Roanoke, Va. Su-Wd-fr-wky
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
TEN YEARS FOR HOWELL
-NEaRo CONVICTED OF KILLING
 PHENEY SMITH.
The Mum Case Was Continued by the State-William Johnston will Be Tried Today.
 Court News.

Charles Howell, a negro. was con- victed in the Criminal Division of the City Court yesterday of the murder Of Pheney Smith, a negrsss, and was sent enced to ten years in the penitentiary.
 The case consumed the entire day In the court. It went to the jury at 7;3o o'clock last night and at S:15 o'clock the jury returned with the foregoing verdict.
 Pheney Smith was killed in West End at night about three months ago. A few minutes before the shot was fired that proved to be fatal. the wo- man was seen in company with a negro known to be employed with a gang of railroad negroes. Howell was subse- quently arrested in Greenville. and brought to Montgomery.
 The following jurors tried the case: Doc Morrison, T. c. Raoul. W. M. Jack son. J. W. wilson. J. D. Davis, R. J. Myer, T. NJ. Gaston. F. M. Barnett, W. A. May. B. c. Fike, J. F Granthan and c. E. McDade.
 The case against Alex Wilson. Sam Cartledge and Jim Wilkins. charged vile. Barbour County, in the Gay building last January. was continued by the State.
 The case against William Johnston. . negro charged with shooting and kill- ing Ed Christian. a negro. was passed until today.
 Frank Smith. Charley Hartwell and W. J. Bell, young white men charged with robbery, will have a hearing to- day in the City Court f their case Is reached.
 The Civil Division.
 In the Civi! Division of the City Court. Judge A. D. Sayre presiding. the following cases were disposed Of yesterday:
 J. Hunt Taylor vs. J. Winter Thor ington. ct al, detinue, jury and verdict for defendants.
 Burns and Company. vs. Ben Duncan, note, jury and verdict for plalntin for $40.
 The following cases are set for today:
 Ella Roach vs. Alabama Midland Railway Company.
 J. T. Roach vs. Alabama Midland Railway Company.
 Chas. Drum vs. W. T. Robertson.
 Dave Pugh vs. Montgomery Streeo Railway.
 The Recorders Court was very tame affair yesterday afternoon. Not much was doing. The cases taut had an interesting sound were continued. Judge Tarver did not render an opinion l., .ho coaa nf a~harIla Chin1kee A Chi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14

When a woman Is dead sure that she Has a man she is never dead sure that Ihe wants him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14

The ideal husband Is the man who hasn't got married yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
ROANOKE COLLEGE. SaIem, Val.

Courses for Degrees, with Electives. Li- hrary of 22.O0O volumes. Mountain loca- tion. No barrooms. Expenses small. Aid Students from IS States and CCTntrles Catalogue with views free. Address Julius D. Dreher, resident.
 sun wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
The Civil Division.

The Recorders Court was very tame affair yesterday afternoon. Not much was doing. The cases taut had an interesting sound were continued. Judge Tarver did not render an opinion in the case of Charlie Chingkee. Chi- naman charged with stealing $l0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14

Miss Antique-Td like to see the man that would attempt to flirt with mel Miss Pert-Pes; dare say you would. N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14

Oh! What a Big House. .uditorium last night; great performance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-14
FRANK LOCKWOOD. Architect Office Moses Building.
BIDS WANTED.

OVDO UFV OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER,
 City of Montgomery, Ala,
 August 11th. 1901 Sealed bids will be received by the City Treasurer until F o'clock m. Tuesday Aug 20th. 1901, for Q fire hose wagon for the Fire Department. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
 R. H. SOMMERVILLE. lot City Treasurer.