The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-09

FOUU, anu SpOh6 w1A1s stt6S ~Ss&N~@s>S~N the railroad ofYicials that old Linden was happy. and that she would from that time forward show what 1t could and ssound do. He referred to the many in- dust,ies that would be under way as soon as the building material could be hauled. and painted a glowing but truth fu, picture of the future growth ana greatness of the twon.
 ":'Ths splendid new court house has been contracted for.' said Colonel Mat lkin, and in a short time 1t will De the .prtde. of slfarengo county. A bank with unlimited means Is certainty, and an oil mill Of large capacity win De tn rean- ness for the next crop
 Colonel Mafkin pointed to Judge Prowelrs cotton warehouse, already ufi- der construction, and said that in very short time the D autiful plateau iyfnE between the depot and the old town weuld be dotted with brick business ,hou es and magnificent residences. '.At the conclusion of Colonel Matktn's timely and happy speech of weicon1s. Superintendent saltmarsh of the Louis viile and Nashville said. in behalf of his road that everything that the Louisville and Nashville could do would be done to aid sthe good people of- Lindin in making all of their undertakings a success. He was Aespe cfallv felicitous as to the great prospects of this beautiful section of Ala baf1a, and closed his remarks amid a ,ound, of applause from the large crowd present. and thers was not q man who heard Superintendent Saitmash but who felt that we had in him a true friend and btnefactor.
 The special containing the ofIictsls puIlea out for Selma st D. m., after re- raaining in the new town just one hour. and left the citizens of Linden in most happy state of mind over tne future growxh and greatness of the place."
 Senate,s Favorable Action.
 The special from Washington In regard to the favorable action of the Commit tee on Pubic Grounds and Buildings of the. Senate, icreated very general and fa- vorsble scomment in Selma this morning, pnd the feeling was expressed on all sides that tine city would soon have Its much-n nee ded public building. General Pettus in the Senate and Congressman Bowie in the House, cam be relied upon to push the bin. Already the people have commeneed to talk about where the new building shall be located, so confident are they that flse hiii will pass Congress and become lsw.
 Y.M. c. A. Meeting for Men.
 Last Sunday afternoon ahout lso men atten nded the Mems. Meeting in the As- sociatfcn Hali and listened to a most interesting address by Evangelist Ben-l nett Anether meeting VII be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock, for men and boys. and 1t is hJpse that the Hall VIII be fiiisd to it's utmost capacity. The meeting win be addressed by prerni- nent business man. who desires to put this question before the men of Selma: why are you not Christian" Seven reasons or excuses that are usually given in answer Go tiris question will be discussed, such as I'm afraid of ridicuie and of what others may say.' T am not Christion because of the inconsistencies of protesting Christians::' I'm afraid will not be accepted;" etc. etc. The speaker will endeavor to show the weak ness of such excuses and why men today should think more seriously of this im- poftant question.
 A male quartet composed of Messrs Iapsley, Atkins. Scott and Creagh will havs charge of the music. Every man and boy in the city is urged to attend this service. Strangers will be cordial ly welcomed.
 Rev. L. c. Flames of Demopolis, Ala. will conduct the Mems Gospel meeting at the Railroad Y. M. c. A. Monday evening, Feb. 10th. at 7:Se o'clock. The Association quartet win sing. All men invited.