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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
MET IN oPELIKA.
Congressional and Senatorial Dis
tricts' Committees in Session.


Opeliixa, July 21.--(Special) The Execu-
tive Commute of the Fifth Congressional
District and the Executive Committee of
the Tenth Senatorial District met here
today. The meetings were very harmoni-
GUS. Col. c. w. Thompson and Colonel
Willis Brewer were both in the city and
both very confident. The meeting was
called to order by Hon. John T. Helm
of Randolph. Mr.. w. L. Lancaster, a
prominent candidate for Senator from the
Tenth District, was the Secretary of the
meeting. A resolution was passed pro-
hibiting the use of proxies at future
meetings. Autauga County was not rep
resented. The following members of the
committee representing the counties
named we're present: Felix L. Smith,
Coosa; A. ]. Driver, Chambers; M H.
Whatley. Clay; w. l.. Lancaster. Elmore;
d. K Middleton, Lowndes; w A. Cloud,
Macon; John T. Heffin, Randolph; D. j.
Meador, Tallapoosa.
The Fifth District Committee ordered a
primary election for August Is and fixed
rules for conducting 1t.
The following persons shall be allowed
to vote in the primary and no others:
AT such. primary election every white
man shall have the right to vote, who
will be by law entitled to vote in the next
he then offers to vote. and who,
"First-Blieves in the principles of the
Democratic Party and pledges himself to
support and vote for. in the succeeding
general election. the nominees of such
primary, as declared by the State Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. and, also,
"Scond-Voted for and supported the
nominees of the Democratic Party in each
Of the last general elections for Congress-
man. State officers and county officers At
which he was entitled to vote Those who
failed to vote for the nominees and to
support the principles of the Democratic
party in August, 1900, by reason Of sick
ness. absence from the State or other
providential causes, or who have since be-
come of age, and who will support the
nominees and principles of the Demo-
cratic Party in the November election
1902. shall be entitled to vote and par
ticipate in said primary
The Senatorial Committee provided for
a primary In the Tenth District
on the same general plan as
the State primary and for the same day
At this meeting there were preSnt F. L.
Tate, representing Gilmore County by
proxy; ]. w. Strowther, chairman of the
Executive Committee of Tallapoosa Coun-
ty. and Gen. C. L. Pearson of TalIapoo-
sa County. who is also a candidate for
Senator from that district.
Mrs. s. A. Dowdell, an estimable lady
of this city, died here last night and her
remains were inferred in the City Gene
terry this afternoon. She left a husband
and Ave young children.
rain, the heaviest since March. fell
here today greatly refreshing humanity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
COLONEL MOORE TALKS OF
JACKSON AND OIL.
Part Of the Remains of white Man,
Supposed to Have Met Death
by Drowning, Found
in Tree.
Advertiser Bureau.


Selma. July q.
Col. j. NJ. Moore and family have re-
turned from stay of several days at
Jackson, Ala. where they went to drink
the famous artesian water of that place.
In talking of Jackson's prospects Colonel
Moore said:
There is great deal of excitement
there over the possible discovery of oil.
n fact oil has already been struck, but at
what depth l am unable to state. The
salt water that somes gushing up out OF
the ground and which is said to be good
for so many diseases. comes from depth
of 160 feet. OF course the oil that was
struck was many feet deeper than that.
great deal of mystery has surround
err the prospectors for oil. The well in
which the oil was found Is only a few
yards from the bored well that furnishes
visitors with the health-giving water.
When the stream of oil was struck the
men boring for the oil closed down and
gave out out that they had failed to find
oil and would give up sthe experiment.
They left their auger in the ground and
went away as IL they had given up all
idea Of doing anything more and the
people of jackson, who had been living In
strong hopes Of oil being found, were dis
couraged for a timeI few weeks. how
ing for oil commenced quietly to take cp
ticns on all .he land around there that
they could get and then IL leaked out that
OIL had been struck and that the company
boring was satisfied that a gusher would
be started by going down a little deeper.
That was abnut three months ago tbs
they stopped boring, so the other day
when they went back to resume opera
tions they found that the auger had stuck
and could not be pulled out and they
have lost all of the money that has so
far been expended and will have to COM
mehce anew. Four wells are being sunk
within ten miles of jackson and the peo-
pie there believe that oil will be struck
in paying quantities In some Of these
wells. Gus Hobson of Greensboro has an
outfit on the ground and has commenced
to sink an oil we'll on the Rolling place a
few miles up the river. and near where
there is a splendid overflow salt bored
well. Gas has already been struck in
some of the wells, and Mr. Hobson says
II he can strike gas in paying quantities
his fortune is made, for he can then go
in the salt business and evaporate the
bored well water and make salt for about
so cents a ton.
Real estate in Jackson is nearly as
high as it Is in Selma. although that lit
tie town has only fifteen hundred inhabi-
tants A lot there just across the street
from the hotel sold fer $3.50. There are
several big saw mills there and the town
of jackson seems to be on a big boom.
l would not be surprised at oil being
struck there in paying quantities and then
there will be second Beaumont built on
the banks of the Tombigbee River in the
nearby county Of Clark. 1 sincerely hope
they will strike OIL"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Vile by Sheriff Kyle, that Mr. Charley
Wiilingham Of that place had been shot
and killed by a negro. 1t appears that
the dispute arose about a small amount
that the negro owed Mr.. Willingham,
which ended in the fatal shooting. A
posse was formed Immediately to catch
the murderer and it is hoped that they
will be successful.
The Confederate Veterans picnic which
was to have been held July "a has been
postponed until August Is. 1t will be a
barbecue instead of a picnic and will be
In charge Of Mr.. J. Farmer, an old Con-
federate soldier.
The engineering party which has been
surveying the Mobile and West Alabama
Railroad from Tuscaloosa to Florence
has returned and will soon open their
headquarters In the city building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
Mans Body Found.

Hays Walker, a white man. while fish
ing on the river on Henry Kings place. a
few miles above the city. Saturday last
found the lower half of a mans body in
a tree, where it had been left by the high
waters. The upper half of the body had
evidently decayed and dropped off and
had been carried down the river. There
was no flesh on the bones and the body
had evidently been in the tree for months
The bones had boots on. 1t could not be
told whether the man when living was
white or black. The man may have been
drowned far up the river and the body
found a Judgment in the tree dduring the
high waters of last winter. 1t Is hoped
the publication of this in The Advertiser
may lead to the Identification of the
drowned man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
Mass Meeting Suggested.

The merchants of Selma are speaking Of
holding mass meeting in day or SO for
the purpose of centering on some one to
make the race for the Legislature who
favors making the Railroad Commission
er elective by the people. 1t is stated on
good authority that Capt v. B. Atkins
will be asked to make the race on that
issue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
RUSSELL COMMITTEE.
A Priary is Ordered for August %.
Candidates Announcing.

Scale, July 1.-(Special. 1.-THE Demo-
cratic Executive Committee Of Russell
County met at the courthouse here this
morning with w. M. Burt OF Pittsbur-,
acting chairman, The following COM
mitteemen were present: Chairman l.. y.
Lewis. w. M. Burt, j. c. Walker. l.. q.
Corcorau; Messrs 8. III. Pitts, j. l..
Henry. B. dec. waddeil and J. l.. Pol
lard held proxies.
primary was ordered for August 18th.
when candidates for following county Of
fees will BIO nominated together with
tho State officers and members Of Cen
gress: Superintendent Of Education. two
representatives, commissioners from
second and third districts, member ",
executive committee from each precinct.
The action of State Committee was kin
dorsed. strong effort was made -
have County Commissioners voted for by
the whole county instead Of by districts.
but all motions to that eeffct were voted
down.
The names of all candidates desiring to
have their names printed on the official
ballot must send them in to tho chair
man by August 10th
The polls will open at 8 O'Clock and close
at s. except at Girard, where they viii re.
main open until o'clock.
Candidates for county cffices are crop
ping out Hon b. dec. Waddell Is the
only announced candidate for the iegisla-
ture, but 1t IL rumored that there VIII be
several ether announcements before
many days pass. For the office Of Coun-
ty Superintendent of Education, Profess
sor Threadgil of G.rard. Hon. +. l..
Nisbet CT Oswiches and Professor b. b.
Broughton of Pittsbcro, the present in
cumbent, are making an active canvass.
1t is understood that Commissioners
Upshaw and Gullatt will aspire to sue
coed themselves.
Governor Johnstons announcement did
not arouse much enthusiasm In this coun-
ty. one of his former stronghelds. lndi-
cations are that Governor jerks will carry
the county by a large majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
JESSE PITTMAN sURRENDERs
Slayer Of Sheriff Harrington Of
Monroe Gives Himaelf I'm.

Evergreen, July Especial. )-Informa-
ton from Monroeville has been recelv ed
here to the effect that Jesse Pittma1,
who some weeks ago shot End killed Sher-
III ]. s. Harrington and a negro of that
place surrendered himself to Sheriff
Fountain few days ago and will be
given trial Wednesday. Benjamin f.
Gilmore, Solicitor for the First Circuit,
and Hon. ]. F. Stallings will conduct the
prosecution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
NO CANDIDATES ANNouNoED.
Butler Puts OF Its Primary Until
Novemb er.

sGreenVlile, July N.-fSpecfal.) -Thc
County Democratic Executive Committee
met At the court house this morning with
a good attendance. The necessary ar
rapgements were made and managers ap-
pointed to carry out the action of the
State Convention by calling a primary
election August Is. There being no can
didates announced for County offices 1t
was decided to hold Democratic primary
on the first Monday in October for the
purpose of nominating the few County
officiais to be elected in November. The
bars were let down in the October pri-
mary. All white men. irrespective OF past
party afiiliations will be allowed to vote
1t IL hoped by this method that all the
various factions of the County will be
gotten together.
A romantic marriage that occurred Feb
Tuary 2, has just been made known. The
contracting parties were w. C. Coker and
Miss Celeste Steinhart. The groom IL a
native Of Lowndee, but has been a resi-
dent Of this County several years. He is
an excellent young man. The bride is
the elder daughter Of Colonel and Mrs
Albert steinhart. She is handsome, at
tractive young woman. Both have many
warm friends. The marriage was per-
formed by Judge Zell CASTOR and no one
knew Of It until last night The bride
and groom have gone to Mobile on a lit
tie trip
Damascus Baptist Church, nine miles
east Of here, is one of the largest coun-
try churches in this section. Since 1857
the third Sunday In July has been the
date Of their annual protracted meeting
beginning Saturday and continuing about
week. Yesterdays crowd at the old
church yard was the largest in MANY
years, the church being entirely too small
to accommodate than. heavy rain at
noon delayed the dinner which Is cate
picnic style. The rain continued most
Of the afternoon.
: In returning from Damascus yesterday
afternoon Mrs. A. b. Calhoun and little
sons had a narrow escape from a sudden
death. A bolt Of lightning struck tree
by the road side. The youngest boy. aged
Q, who was sitting on the back Of the
buggy, was severely stunned, falling I'M
conscious in the road 1t was some min
utes before he breathed. and he did not
recover from the effects of the shock all
the afternoon. One cheek showed a
bruised looking place.
William Welsh of Durham, and Miss
Daisy Shine were married last night at
the residence of the brides mother. Mrs
Annie Shine. Rev. L. H. S. Chappelle Of
fieiating. Only relatives were present.
The groom is engaged at the large lum-
her mills Of Durham and thither took his
bride this morning, carrying with them
the good wishes of all who know them.
A heavy rain fell here several hours
yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

FIFTY AGAINST TWO 1t is not rea-
sonable to expect two weeks of outing
to overcome the effects of fifty weeks
of confinement. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
along with you 1t refreshes the blood,
improves the appetite, makes sleep easy
and restful. re- (D--adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The Executive Committee of Taliadega
County held a meeting in this city Sat
urday evening. The Committee ordered
a primary for the nomination of one Sen
ator, two Representatives and two County
Commissioners to be held August q. In
spectors and returning officers were APP
pointed for the several precincts Of the
County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

j. II. Nunnelee's lame having been
mentioned IN the local press as a pos
slble candidate Tor the lower house, is
out In an interview saying he is not a
candidate for any offlce, elective or ap-
pointive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

'on July Sd. the Crescent Hotel. at
Eureka Springs, opens as an all-year'
round resort. under the management Of
the Frisco System. Extensive renova-
tons and improvements have been ef-
fected which will make the Crescent Ho-
tel the equal of any hosiery to be found
in the Southwest" adv--tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

John Norris says that since the agita-
ton was started. calling the attention of
the public 20 the lawlcssness in his end
OF the clay. things have been as quiet
as a church yard there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The Dallas Light Dragons arrived
home from Birmingham this morning. The
men report having had the most delight
full and instructive encampment in the
history of the brigade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

1t is said that an attempt was made
here day or so ago to organize john
ston club in Selma. but the ma nmalxing
the effort gave zip the job, because he
could get TO ono to join 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The piers for the new L. and N bridge
across the Alabama at this point have
now reached the stage where they can
be finished. 1t matters not how high the
waters rise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Lieut.. ]. D. Gamble has returned from
his old home. Alexander City. He says
that a splendid rain fell in Opelika as he
passed through that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

From University of Alabama.
IAN Excellent PreparatOrySchOOl"
From Auburn, Alabama.
"It gives us great pleasure to state
that these Prof. starke's) students
have given every evidence Of exact,
scholarly training in all depart
ments of a we'll organized fitting
school.
AT VANDERBILT a representa-
tive of this school took the highest
honors in the academic department.
AT SOUTHWESTERN PREsBY-
TERRAIN UNIVERSITY our repre-
sentatives won several prizes and
last session secured highest honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Good rains fell in this section yesterday
afternoon. Cotton and late corn will be
immensely benefited. More rain fell than
has fallen altogether since April 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
Macarthur Relieves brooke.

New York. July 21.-Major General Ar
thur Macarthur today assumed command
Of the Department of the East, relieving
Major General John r. Brooke The GER
emony took place in the headquarters
building on Governors Island. General
Brooke was presented with a large silver
loving cup by the officers of his stan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The books Of registration were closed In
this County Saturday morning The to-
tai registration numbers S,oS6. OF this
number sixty are negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The policy holders OF the Farmers Mu-
tual Insurance Association Of Alabama
will hold their annual meeting here Au-
gust 2. An election of officers will take
place to serve the ensuing year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Policeman Jesse Seay who was fined
heavily for beating a man a few Gays
ago. rendered his resignation to the City
Council tonight, and it was accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

1t is now thought that William r. Wall
ker's attorneys will not apply for a writ
of habeas corpus, but will let him remain
in jail until the grand jury acts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The Wilcox Mounted Rifles came in
from Birmingham this morning. arriving
here at a. m. and left at o'clock for
Camden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Mrs Sadie Groom Reynolds of Mont
gomery. is in the city and will spend
some time here with relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

A great many planters say that they
see nothing but ruin staring them in the
face, as the drought in certain localities
continues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

weeks stay in the canebrake. He says
that there are hundreds of acres of corn
there that will not make bushel to the
aero
One negro shot another through the
body with a Winchester at Benton Satur-
day. The names of the murderer and
the man killed could not be learned.
{ The Dallas Light Dragons are very
proud OF winning the Clark medal at the
recent encampment in Birmingham as the
best drilled company in the brigade.
The people are still agitating the ques-
ton of bringing all Of the saloons into the
FIRE limits and creating fire limits around
the engine house in East Selma.
Colonel Mallory is not likely to have
opposition as one of the members of the
State Democratic Executive Committee
from the Fourth District.
Mrs. Dan Brislin and family have re-
turned from Perdido Bay. where they
have been fer some weeks the guest of the
family of ]. M. Clinic.
Since Colonel Quarles has announced
that he is not In the race for Governor
Dallas County is practically a unit for
Governor jerks.
Captain Bob Barber. after being laid
of for several months on account of a
sprained ankle, will resume his run to-
morrow.
IL there Is a man in Daaas County who
does not want to see General Pettus go
back to the Senate, he has not been
found.
When the handsome new natatorium
Is completed at the Y. NJ. G. A. 1t will
make that institution more popular than
ever.
man here Saturday was willing to
wager 500 that Governor Johnston would
not get over 100 votes In Dallas County.
The name of Watkins NJ. Vaughan Is
beng connected with one of the positions
for the legislature from Dallas.
NJ one here was surprised at the de-
clination of Colonel Quarles to enter the
gubel Material race
B. J. Schuster and J. Rothchilds re-
turned from New Orleans and Biloxi yes
terday.
Miss Addie Morgan of Uniontown is the
guest of Miss Nell McKinnon. on Dallas
Street.
The river is quite muddy, showing that
there have been good rains up the coun-
try.
B. F. Wilson announced today that he
would run for the legislature from Dali
las
w. H. Taylor of the Montgomery
police force. is on visit to Selma today.
Mrs. r. r. Kornegay has returned from
a stay Of some weeks at Tate Spring.
President wickergham of the Western
of Alabama, is In the city today.
Mayor Mcleod and wife are expected
home from jackson next Thursday.
John d. Riggs, 1t is said, will announce
for the legislature in a few days.
r. A. Lutz. traffic manager OF the,
Western. is in the city today.
NJ. j. Meyer left tonight for visit to
his daughter in Birmingham.
Joe Pollock has returned from stay
of several days in st. Louis.
j. B. Ellis, wife and mother. left last
night for a trip to Seattle.
Col. W. W. Quarles reached Selma from
Birmingham this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

j. c. Adler has returned from an outing
of several days at Biloxi. where he re-
ports having had a most delightful time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
KIlndworth Conservatory Of Music

Attendance last year "a students. Third an
nuaI catalogue sent free. Address
KURT MUELLER.
Il Box 22S, Atlanta, Ca
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

The Gadsden Pipe and Foundry Com
pany, one of Gadsden's new Industries.
has been relieved from all county taxes
for a period of five years.
The Pipe and Foundry Company made
q run Thursday and out of total of 500
pipe cast there were only fifteen that
were unmarketable. This is something
phenomenal in pipe casting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

w. #. Cannon has returned from two
weeks stay in the canebrake. He says
that there are hundreds of acres Of corn
aero
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Miss Mary Cothran. a recent graduate
of Mrs. F. NJ. Woods shorthand class,
has been employed as stenographer and
typewriter for the Pettus Campaign Com
mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
Chairman Huey Calls Committee to
Meet in Calera.

Talladega. July A.-(Special.)-Chair-
man J. A. Huey has called meeting of
the Executive Committee of the Fourth
Congressional District to be held at Ca
lera on Wednesday. July %.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

A slight shower fell in Selma yester-
day. but not enough to do vegetation a
great deal of good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

w. H. Davis of PlantersviIle Is in the
city today. He reports that two fine
rains fell there yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
ALABAMA NORMAL COLLEGE.
Normal, Industrial, Literary. Art
and Music Departments.

The girls board in dormitory under the cara
of the principal TUITION FREE to these
intending to teach. Board moderate For
further particulars. address, MISS JULIA 8.
TUTWILER, President. tu-fr-w&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

There Is lot of unconscious humor con-
cealed in the explanation OF baseball man
ayers as to why their clubs fail to make good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Miss Julia Bates of Bates's Farm is
in the city, the guest of Miss Sara Lewis.
on Selma Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

r. E. L. Mel, Secretary of the Pettus
Campaign Club. has opened headquarters
in the courthouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Court Of Alabama is in the city today
on a visit to his brother. Capt. Hugh
HARRISON. who has been In very bad
health for some months past. Judge Har-
Alison spent the day with his brother and
will return to Montgomery tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

One negro shot another through the
body with Winchester at Benton Satur-
day. The names of the murderer and
the man killed could not he learned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
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sealed bottles with authentic Label
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

J. w. Otis of Greensboro was among
the visitors to the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

Miss Claud Shields left today for visit
to friends in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22
University School
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.
10th Session Begins Monday, September Is
MOTTO:
47ul Insists diligence and honorable conduct.
TESTIMONIALS.

From University of Virginia.
"I want to congratulate you dis
tinctly upon the preparation possess
ed by, who did most excellent
work in my department, and I learn
was equally successful in others"
From Sswanee, Tenn.
"Have uniformly done well, and
have reflected great credit upon their
former instructor"
From Phillips Exeter Academy.
"Has been remarkably well
taught" re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-22

All diseases and eHA
affections of the 0N
Positively cleared sway In . hurry. vouch Tor T.
esched people they have bad
manifestation the skin which beclea away in hurry
ATTEMPTEp Of Improvement on-but clearing Of 4 al
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