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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
Large Crowds Attend the Commence
 ment Exercises.

Greensboro, June 11.-tSpeciaD-An im- mense concourse of people were In at tendance yesterday at the Southern Uni versity. The program for the morning was the delivering of the addresses before the societies.
 The Clariosophic and Bellies Lettres So- cieties, bearing their banners, marched Tn and occupied the front seats in the uni- versity chapel. The. exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. MT. Lamar Of Montgomery.
 The President of the university then introduced the first speaker. Rev. Eugene Hawkins of Lafayette. Mir. Hawkins was called to fill the place of George Stowers of Montgomery, who on account of illness was unable to be present. This address was made before the Alumni Society. His subject was ''The Influence of Christiani- ty in the World Today" and under this generau subject he embraced many inter- esting facts illustrative of the progress of the Christian religion. Dr. J. H. Phillips then addre ssed the literary societies on the subject of chivalry in this age. No blesse Oblige'' is the beautiful motto he urged them to bear as knight of old bore his armor. A test of modern chivalry is not what we give. but what we share with our fellow man. His concluding re- marks were, "Ba valiant, be courteous, be brave"
 Loud applause greeted his speech at every pause and many congratulations were offered for his beautiful, polished, eloquent address by the societies and the audience.
 In few graceful words Dr. Hosmer expressed his thanks for the honor of a visit from pr. Phillips.
 A meeting of the Alumni Association was held in the Clariosophic Hall at 4 o'clock and large attendance was noted At S:30 p. m. the oratorical contest for societies medal was held The following were the contestants Clariosophic--Fos- ter Kirk Gamble. Jasper, Ala, The In- dustrial Awakening of the South; Her bert Vaughn Hudson. Greensboro, Ala, The Responsibility of the United States
 Bellies Lettres-Richard Thomas Tyler. Bramford, Ala. Jefferson Davis; Robert Ernest Sessions. Montevallo. Ala, The Enemy of Law.
 The young men acquitted themselves with much credit and were the recipients of much applause and many congratula- tions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Violating the Law.

There are a great many amateur fishermen in Selma and they enjoy going out to the creeks and ponds in the neigh borhood of Selma these hot afternoons and bringing home a long string of Dream and trout. Beech Creek is a favorite re- sort for these anglers and they have landed some beautiful strings. But of late the man who has not the patience or the sportsmanlike blood in his veins to land his fish. has been at work With dynamite and seine and great howl IS going up because the streams are fast being robbed Of all the Ash that they con- tain Some of these unprofessional sportsmen are known and Tom Wood and Sam Houston. on whose places arc some of the best fishing grounds near Selma threaten to prosecute the next man who dynamites or seines for the fish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
MONTGOMERY YOUNG LADIES
 WILL CANVASS SELMA.
Confirmation Exercises at Temple Mishan Isarael- Dr. F. c, Du- Bose and Miss Aimee Nelson
 Married Last Night
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, June Il.
 Col J. M. Falkner of Montgomery, who has done and is doing 50 much for the oil and disabled Confederate soldiers of Ala bama, is making thorough canvass or the State in the interest of Bob Taylors lecture. which he is going to give for the benefit of the Soldiers Home on the night of June A. Colonel Falkner is having eV- cry town in reach of Montgomery thor oughiy canvass ed and his boyy of Capital City beauties. chaperoned by Mrs. George W. Jones, one of the loveliest women in Alabama, will make a descent on Seima tomorrow, and citizens may as well pre- pare to purchase tickets to the lecture. The following letter is self-explanatory and the gentlemen to whom 1t Is ad- dressed will do everything in their power to make the invasion success:
 Montgomery, Ala, June 10, l9o'. Hon. J. H. Nunnelee, Messrs. Mallory &
 Mallory, Hon. R. F. l.. Neili, Capt.
 James Lauderdale. Mir. George l..
 Waller, Hon. H. F. Reese, Selma. Ala. Dear Sirs:-Mrs. George w. Jones Of this city, accompanied by number Of young ladies, will go to Selma Thursday morning. June F. for the purpose or can vassing the town for the sale of tickets to the lecture of Gov. Bob Taylor. to be given at Montgomery, Ala, On the night of June 14. for the benefit of the Soldiers Home. at Mountain Creek, Ala.
 I will be glad if you will arrange to have d committee of ladies meet these la dies or their arrival in Selma and CO., operate with them in the sale of tickets and render them any assistance possible
 A rate of one fare for the round trip to Montgomery has been authorized by all railroads from all points in the State for this ccasion, and I feel sure that great many people of Selma will attend this lecture, and that many will buy ticket who do not expect to attend. but will contribute that much to the Soldiers Home fund. Yours truly.
 J. NJ. Falkner. Chairman Building Committee. The men to whom the letter was ad- ressed held a meeting at 9:30 o'clock this morning in the office of R. E. l.. Neill and requested Mrs. McKinnon and Mrs. Jar wis to select four or five of Selma's pret- tiest young ladies to accompany the Montgomery committee and they will make a thorough canvass of the city. The ladies from Montgomery can rest assured that they will meet with most hearty reception in the Central City. Those purchasing tickets can go to Montgomery on the D. m. train. arriving there at 6:2c, get supper and then go to hear Tay- Tor, an6 come back that night. as ar- arrangements will probably be made to get the Western to hold the train until Gov ernor Taylor's lecture is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
The Water is Good.

At special meeting of the Board of Aldermen tonight. the report of the ex- perts, George Benzenburg of Milwaukee and George Fuller of New York, upon the water supply of the Birmingham Wa terworks Company. was presented show ing in the main the water was good and pure, notwithstanding the assertion that much illness was being caused by the commodity. President Purdy of the Wa ter Company is here from Pttsburg and he announced to the Board that filtration plants would be established at both sources ofs supplies. The Board deferred action on a resolution forcing the Water
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
FARLEY BANKS.
Pretty Wedding at the Methodist
 Church in Opelika.

Opelika, June 11-(SpeciaD-Tonig John c. Farley led to the altar Miss Mat tie Banks. The wedding occurred at the First Methodist Church, Rev. D. NJ. Banks. performing the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the large crowd present at- tested the popularity of the young couple. When the ceremony began the attendants came In in the following order :On the left hand. J. K. Watkins. Elliott Brown field, Lee Hunter. J. P. Watkins, c. G.. Greene, w. R. Power. c. P. Siler. C. M. Jernigan, Flake E. Farley and J. D. Far ley. By the right hand aisle the following slowly approached the altar keeping time to those upon the opposite side: Misses Leila Banks, Carrie Sanford, Cordelia Jernigan, Leo Smith, Hilda Glenn, Matte Glenn and Susan Banks and Messrs. A. P. Collier c. E. Hester and Frank Far ley.
 The bride, accompanied by her maid of honor. Miss Lucy Banks, and her brother J. J. Banks, brought up the procession on the left hand side while John c. Far ley, the prospective groom. accompanied by his brother. Frank Farley. approached by the aisle on the right. Mir. and Mrs Farley are very popular aud are greatly admired for their many admirable quail ties. The bride is one of the belles of the Siltcu. btdulIh III anu WnltS the groom is handsome and is one of the most progressive young business men of the city
 The appointment of R. Y. Jones. q gal lant Confederate veteran. by the Governor to be Pension Examiner for this county meets with appreciation here.
 Mary Lou, the young daughter of Mir and Mrs. c. w. Bartlett. d'ed at their home in Phenix City yesterday.
 The remains of Mrs. C. Sanders were brought here from Marion this week and Inferred in the City Cemetery She was a sister of Alonzo Taylor of this place.
 The registration of voters in Opelika will begin June 19.
 It is reported that l.. r. Dickson has purchased the two stores on the corner of South Railroad Avenue and Tallapoos1 Streets in this city from Mrs. T. c. Fitz- gerald. paying therefor $l2,5OO. c. Rob- erts has purchased the reside Ice now oc- cupied by A. B. Griffin and the vacant lot in the rear of it. on which he will erect large soda water bottling plant,
 The drought continues. Cotton and corn are being badly injured while the gardens are about gone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Marshal Levies on Property

proberty to the value of s375oo. in pos- session of the Caldwell Foundry Company at Helena, has been levied upon by United States Marshal D. N. Cooper. The levy was made at the instance of the Peck Williams Heating and ventilating Com pany of Ohio. The property levied upon consists of 7s1 fiasks with iron arbors used for making furnace and closet pat terms, and the fellow boards belonging thereto. The Peck-Wiiliams concern made bond in the sum of $75.eoo and the Cald- well Company has five days to make a similar bond
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

profession in this city and 10 beloved by all who know him His bride. Miss Aimee Nelson, is the lovely daughter of Colonel W. R. Nelson of this city and Is not only enc of the most beautiful. but is also one of the most brilliant young women of the city,
 The couple have gone on bridal tour to Europe They. will sail from New York Wednesday. will sec the coronation of King Edward and will be home in September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Higdon Candidate for Sheriff

The resignation of Dr. Hardee Johnston, assistant surgeon of the 3rd regiment. with the rank of captain. has been for warded 10 the Adjutant Generals office. The resignation of Dr. J. G. Murray. chaplain of the regiment. has also been sent to the Adjutant General. Both of these resignations with others have been tntimated for some days, especially since Colonel E. l.. Higdon was relieved from duty again by the Governor. Colonel Higdon is still keeping quiet. He does not deny that he Is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson County. but does deny that he used his military office to further his political interest or is keeping up the disturbance with that end in view. The 3rd regiment trouble Is causing con siderable discussion in several circles in Birmingham and the final outcome is be- ing watched for closely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Mormons to Go to, Mobile.

Elders F. F. Dalton and L. M. Hess of the Mormon Church. who have been doing missionary work in Selma for the past four or five months. will leave for Mobile tomorrow and will open. mission in that city. Two Elders will be left here to attend to the Selma field. Elder Dalton said that he had spent very pleasant time in Selma and he said that there was the most tolerant set of news paper men on this city that he had ever met in his life. He said he hoped that the press of Mobile would treat i'm as we'll as the press of Selma had done. Elder Dalton. personally, is a very amia- ble companionable man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Bir shipment of Iron.

big shipment of basic iron is being made from the furnaces at Ensley. near here, to the Inland Steel Company, on Lake Michigan, near Chicago. The basic iron as produced in the Birmingham dis trict from native ores has become almost universally recognized as an important factor in the manufacture of steel and there is a most active demand for the product
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
The Acme of Delieiousness

is but an inadequate description of the tempt ing Soda Water, Ice Cream, Sherbets and other popular drinks and ices served at fountains. Serving only the best and that in the most appetizing way is only one of the many reasons why the place is crowded day and night.
 A visit here will further explain.
 Bastiani & Cassimus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
HAD FIGHT AT DANCE.
Milton McClain Wounded With Pick
 Handle by Walter penwell.

Cullman, June u.-tSpecial.)-As a re- suit of a dance and row at the home of Mir. Clabe Vinzant, near Wilhite Sta ton, last Saturday night, Milton Mc- Clain, a young man about 3 years oid. lies at the point of death at his home east of Vinemont. and Walter Penwe.l. age IS. is locked up in jail here charged with assault with intent to kill.
 It is said that Penwell struck McCiain on the head with a pick handle. cutting an ugly gash about four inches In length and fracturing the skull.
 Lythia Penwell. Clabe Vinzant, Bill Kelley and Robert Penwell have also been arrested and placed under bonds as acco mplices.
 It seems that there was quantity of beer and other intoxicants at the dance and that many of the persons in attend ance were drinking heavily. Those under arrest will be given preliminary trial here next Monday.
 Mrs Mcconnell, the aged wife of Coun- ty Treasurer J. A. Mcconnell. died here yesterday after protracted illness. In- terment took place at Feirview Ceme- tery, twelve miles northwest of this city.
 Camp Watts, U. D. C., will hold it's annual encampment at Holly Pond the Fourth of July. Ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston and ether speakers will be there.
 The trustees of the Cullman public school met Monday and elected the fol- lowing teachers for tde next scholastic year: J. E. Mccain. principal: Miss Lil- Han Johnson. intermediate teacher; Miss Ma gdalen Scheiterle. primary teacher.
 This is Professor McCain's second term as principal. The trustees decided on an eight months school this year. but ex- pect to be able to have longer term next year. Before another year they hope to build an addition and purchase new desks for the entire building.
 The special school tax voted short time ago will ere long enable CIllnan to be agt of as good a public school as can be found anywhere.
 4 meeting of the citizens was held here lest night for the purpose of arranging plans to assist Mrs. J. NJ. Fdlkner and associates In selling tickets to the Bob Taylor lecture for the Confederate Sol- diers Home. The following were appoint ed on committee to meet the Mont gomery ladies at the train and assist them in selling tickets here: Mrs. S. L.. Fuller. Mrs. J. B. Brown, Mrs. Rosa York, Miss Claud Alfred Miss Lola Han lin, Mss Nettie Karter, Miss Annie King, Miss Lillian Johnson, Miss Alice Dun- lay Miss Magdalen Scheiterle and Miss Edith Dreher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Feast of Pentecost.

The Feast of Pentecost was celebrated here this morning in Temple Emanuel, the Jewish temple. The services were most appropriate. Miss Eva Sandman and Master Erwin Levy were confirmed Rabbi Morris Newfield conducting the examination. The choir was assisted by Miss Norma Scholar, who is one of the best singers in Birmingham and now on a vacation from her musical studies in New oYrk. Miss Enid Marx, under 10 years of age played violin solo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND BLIND.
Superintendent Johnson and Entire Faculty are Re-elected.

Tallsdega, June 11.-tSpecial)-rhe an- nual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Schools fer the Education of the Deaf and Blind was held in the office of the school for the deaf yester- day. beginning at 3:30 o'clock. There were present Dr. w. Taylor. President J. H. Johnson, Secretary. and Dr. M. B. Cameron of Sumter Dr Frank McLea of Montgomery, T. M. Hobbs of Lime stone, Col T. G. Bush of Jefferson and J. B. McMillan and G. A. Joiner of Tal- ledega.
 The year now closing has been one of the most successful in the history of the schools. The work in the literary. indus trial ard domestic departments has been very satisfactory. and the officers and teachers feel that a good years work has been accomplished. The total en- rollment in the three schools numbers 29o.
 Exercises will be resumed on the third Wednesday in September. 1909.
 Superintendent Johnson and his present efficient corps of officers and teachers were unanimously reelected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Company to filter all water furnished the citizens President Purdy states the machinery for the filtration. plants had been ordered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
KNIGHT REFUSED BAIL.
16-Year-old Negro Accused of Murdei
 of William Innings.

Tuscaloosa, June 1.-(Speciai)- 1.-The preliminary trial of Robert Knight for the killing of William Jennings Sunday night was held before Justice Carson yes terday afternoon. The evidence given against the defendant was that he had called Jennings out and stabbed him to death, He had shown the dirk 10 two persons during the day. stating that he was going to kill Jennings. No testi- mony was introduced for the defence and bail was refused. Knight, who Is only IS years of age, came to realize his deed yesterday afternoon and alarmed the neighborho6d about the Jail with ptiful cries for his father.
 Circulars have been distributed over the city by the Mayor. requesting every resident to look to the sanitary condition of their houses. wards and sidewalks.
 Invitations are beng received in the city announcing the approaching mar riage of Miss Belle Nichols to r. w Sherwood at Kansas City. Mo. July 8. Miss Nichols va5 once a student at the Alabama Central Female College
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
FUTURE OF THE BELT
ol ,ooo, 900 TO BE SPENT IN I'M
 PROVING IT.
sFrisco Will Pursue Liberal Policy in Regard to the seaboard, Which is Endeavoring to Enter
 Birmingham.

Birmingham. June 1i.-tSpecial. .)-An authoritative statement is made to the effeet that the Frisco System will pursue a very liberal policy in the use of the Belt Railroad with reference to the Sea- board and any other road which may seek an entrance into Birmingham. The Frisco will expend million dollars in the extension and development of the Belt. The esta blishment of some large industrial developments will in all proba- bility follow the recent purchase of the Belt
 It is announced by General Roadmaster L. B. Parsons of the Seaboard Air Line, who is in Birmingham. that the surveyors of the new line are now between Coal City, on the East and West Railroad of Alabama. and Birmingham Coal City is nearer to Birmingham than Pell City and the route of the Seaboard from Coal City will be through very rich section of the State. The work of running the survey is being pushed and in very few months the right of way will have been secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Juror Becomes Ill.

J. N Norfieet. a member of the jury in the case of R. D. Coffman, the justice of the peace as Brookside who is charged with the killing of Rev. J. W. Bradford, last December become sick this morning and the case had to be continued until tomorrow morning at o'clock. The case was begun Tuesday week ago and the jury and others participating therein are considerably wearied. Nearly all of the testimony in the case has been sub mitted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Hattie Haynes to MT. Robert Thomas Anderson. The cere- mony will occur in this city at the resi- dence of MT. F. T. Haynes, Tuesday. June l1, 1902.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Frank Grahame. while pI acticing on a trapez last night, fell and broke bone in his left hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Remember the loved
 at hOme-carry them A Box of DOWe'S Pure Candies

All who have eaten Chocolates and Bon-Bons remark about their delciousness. How can they help but be delighted when every care is used to make them purity and perfection? Experienced candy makers, together with the purest and best materials, accomplish our great desire-to make the best candy possible to be manufactured. Made fresh every day, temptingly packed in beautiful boxes. Randy Dowe's Kitchen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Bradley Latham is at home again after spending a few weeks at Hot Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Mayor Thomas of Thomaston. was in the city this. morning on his way home from Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

The new schedule of the B., s. & N. O. went into effect today. The trains leave Selma for, Linden at 3:30 instead of p. m.. and arrive in Selma at Il a. m. in stead of l1:3o as heretofore. On Sundays the train will be strictly passenger train. arriving in the city at 10 a. m. and leaving at p. m, giving the people down the road chance to come to Sell ma and spend most of Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

The remains of Mrs. c. Sanders were brought here from Marion this week and Inferred in the City Cemetery. She was a sister of Alonzo Taylor of this place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Mrs. Mcconnell. the aged wife of Coun-
 ty Treasurer J. A. Mcconnell. died here yesterday after a protracted illness. In- terment took place at Feirview Ceme- tery twelve miles northwest of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

The city is getting ready to begin to hoist more vel from the bar in the river just below the city. A track is be- ing extended further out on the bar and Captain John Shannahan and the spur brigade will soon be there at work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

The registration of voters in Opelk; will begin June 19.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Eugene Butler of Selma. will move with his family to Meridian, where they vii reside in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Camp Watts. U. D. C., will hold it's annual encampment at Holly Pond the Fourth of July. Ex-Governor Joseph F.. Johnston and ether speakers will be there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Now that Ernest I.smar. Chairman of the Y. M. c. A. Natatorium Committee, has returned home. 1t is expected that the work of raising the si.5OO to build the Y. M. c. A. natatorium will be pushed to a speedy conclusion,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

Planters in the neighborhood of Burns vile are suffering greatly for rain. In fact the intense hot weather of the past week has had telling effect on crops and good. soaking rain is greatly need ed at this time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
A LIGHTNING DIVORCE
The Chicago Article Not Accepted
in a New York Court.

Ne,u York. Sun, Special ScrUtos
New York. Nov. 7.-George F. Feger,
who wrote "Dollie, Gray and other popu-
lar songs, was in the Yorkville police
court to-day charged with DESERVING his
wife, Mile Adelaide Feger, a singer and
dancer. Feger is also a vaudeville actor
with the stage name of Paul Barnes. The
woman's stage name is Adelaide Russell.
She told Magistrate Pool that she and
the defendant We're married in 1895, and
that he left her three. years later and had
only given her IS since then.
''Shes not my wife" the actor ex-
planned. Il got a divorce from her in
1901 go"
That's news to me, the woman de-
clared.
The defendant handed to the magis-
trate copy Of a decree Of divorce OBJ
tanned in a Chicago court. The magis-
trate read it and said:
This decree is invalid in this state as
the woman was outside the jurisdiction
Of the Illinois court at the time of the
proceedings. There was no personal serv-
ice on her. I shall hold you to support
your wife. The only: thing to consider
now is how much you can pay her.
Feger said he had been very unlucky in
the show business, and averaged less than
$40 week the year around.
The magistrate ordered him to pay $40
a week to his wife.