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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
Editors in Court.

The hearing of the rule nisi issued re- gently to Rufus N. Rhodes, editor of The Birmingham News. and to that publica- tion, and of a similar rule issued to George M. Cruikshank. editor : of The Birmingham Ledger. and that publica- tion, was set for 9:S0 o'clock this morn ing before Judge Greene, in the Crimi- nal Court Roth editors were represented by an attorney. The hearing went over until the September term of the court The rule nisi was issued in order for the editors to appear and show cause why they should not be held for contempt of court in publishing opinions as to the inr nocence of two of the parties indicted on charges of embezzlement in connection with the defunct security redemption company. Statements were made by MT Rhodes and J. J. Smith, President of the Ledger. that whatever technical construc- tion might be placed upon the articles which were printed, that no disrespect to the court was intended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
VOTE FOR AMENDMENT.
sylacauga Masons Favor Home for
 Widows and Orphans.

Sylacauga, June 26-(Special)-At the last regular meeting of Sylacauga Lodge No. 200, A. F. & A. M, in addition to the election of officers vote was taken by the lodge on the proposed amendment to the constitution which seeks to raise a sufficient amount of money with which to build a home for the widows and or phans of deceased masons of Alabama. The lodge voted in favor of the proposi- tion.
 The shingle min of Lossly and John son located about five miles west of here was burned yesterday. It is not known how the fire originated. The loss is es- timated at $1,0O0 or $500. with no insur- anee. This Is the second fire they have had within eight months.
 At the regular meeting of Sylacauga Lodge I. O. o. F. the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: R. A. Conville. Noble Grand; s. H. Sum mers, Vice-Grand; w. H. Parrot, Secre- tary; M. H. Jackson. Treasurer.
 The dry weather continues unbroken, this section not having had rain in about six or seven weeks, and it has been about eleven weeks since it has had suf- ficient rain to be of benefit to crops.
 Sylacauga won the second game of ball played with Annistoh, the score standing 2 to o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
A Cotton Mill Combine.

Charles M. Munford of Providence, R. l., has been in Birmingham since yes- terday and the statement is made that he is inspecting cotton mills in this State looking to getting them into the big com bine being perfected among these mills throughout the country. MT. Munford made a thorough inspection of the Avon dale mills, from the basement to the top most story. It is stated that T.. w. Pratt of the Huntsville wills, was here as was MT. Munger. who is interested in the State in such institutions. Mir. Mitchell of the Dwight mills at Alabama City, was here but did not meet MT. Munford. so 1t is stated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
spENcER-GILMoRE.
A New Yorker Weds Young Woman
 of Brundidge.

l Rrundidge. June 26.-(SpeciaD--At | o'clock this morning a beautiful wedding l was celebrated at the home of MT. and | Mrs. M. J. Gilmore in this city. W. G. Spencer of New York led to Hymeps al- tar Miss Minnie Gilmore. Rev. N. c. un- derwood performing the ceremony. Many | beautiful and costly presents attested the high esteem in which the bride is held and the approval of the man Of her choice. by the friends who have known | her from birth.
 The groom is a Virginian by birth but is resident of New York City. and bears an enviable character as gentle man and a business man. The bride Is a native here She is a woman CT many ac- complishments and Is a graduate or the Hudson. She taught for several years at Furman, Ala, and Keysville. Va, and the last term was principal of the Brun- didxe High School. She is from two Of the prominent pioneer families or Plke and is loved and respected wherever known. Immediately after the ceremony they left over the Plant System for Sa- vannah. thence to New York by steamer, carving the best wishes of the commit nity.
 Miss Lizzie Lee of Furman, Ala, who haa been teaching ln Virginia, stopped over here on her way home to spend va- cation to visit friends and attend the we'd
 ding. She will leave this afternoon for home.
 Cant. W. G. Cox of Troy. but formerly
 one of the leading men of Brundidge. has
 been greeting his old time friends today
 Captain Cox is nearly 76 years old but
 looks to be not over 6O His life has been
 spent in trying to build up the interests
 of Pike and he has the good will of the people of the county. His chief mission
 here was to attend the marriage or his
 granddaughter, Miss Gilmore.
 Miss Florence Gilmore of Kaufman, Tex is the guest of M J. Gilmore and
 family. She is q daughter of J. Frank
 Gilmore of Troy, who went to Texas from
 Troy early in the seventies, married there
 and is now a prosperous citizen of Kauf-
 man. He is a son of Uncle Bllie Gll-
 more of Troy.
 Deputy A. J. Collier captured SO-gal-
 Ion illicit still a homemade concern, im-
 nroyised from a barrel and d piece of
 iron piping. The owner, John Wilmington,
 was captured with it. On examination be-
 fore Commissioner Tutweiler of Troy he
 yvos hound over in the sum of $2OO.
 A good season has not fallen here In
 many weeks and other portions of the
 county are suffering. If it doesn't rain
 shortly it is predicted that the corn crop
 will be an utter failure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

T. s. Kyle, J. E. Blackwood, C. s. Ward, I. D. Dunlap, O. R. Hood. T. G. Ewing, A. 1T. Stoks. J. c. Tolson, R. C. Conner, c. E. Cowan, T. E. Paschal and W. s. Fletcher Gadsden expects to have a representative from every commercial club .n the State.
 Freeman Moody, who was tried and fined S250 last week in the city courts. for an attempt to assault Miss Ellen Sil- vey a visitor to his house, was given an additional sentence of six months at hard labor on the county chain gang. At the suggestion of his attorney that he was mentally unbalanced, sentence was suspended until he could be examined
 '.uncle Abe Leath an ex-Confederate soldier and ex-County Commissioner. wants to have reunion of all the sur viving members of the 49th Alabama regi- ment. He desires to hear from his old comrades as to what they think of hold ing a reunion early in August. and wishes suggestions as to what place II should be held.
 A farmers institute will be held at the court house in this city Tuesday. 5uis 9. at which time there will be severa
 
 burn and the experime ntal station. The meeting will be most instructive to the farmers It will be free and a large at' tendance is expected.
 pr. John A. wyeth of New York. prcsl. dent of the American Medical Association was in the city this week on ms way to Guntersvi,le with several capitalists who contemplate the erection of cotton mill at or near Guntersville. They were met by a special train and carried tu Guntersville
 Gadsden Is to have another teiepnone line The mayor and aldermen have granted a franchise to Henry F. smith of Yancey to build a new telephone sys- tenn. They allow him sixty days m which to begin work and twelve months in which to complete it.
 Mrs. Roan J. Ester and Mrs. sam Mayer both from Etowah County have been sent to the insane asylum at Tus- caloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

The Knights of Pythias Tuesday night elected the following officers: Frank H. Mason. c. C.; II. A. Rogers. Jr., V. C.; T. E. Dixon. Prelate; M. w. Darby. M. w.; R. D Martin, K. Of R. and S.:; Jas. B. Norman M. A.; T. E. Barry. NJ. F.; w. H Helden. M. E.; Murray w. Camp bell, L. G.: w. H. Weakley. O. G. These officers will be Installed at public. cere- mony Thursday night, July 3. for which an interesting program is being pre- pared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
TO REBUILD CHURCH.
Colonel Brewer Offers to Give S2o0 to
 Alexander City Methodists.

Alexander City. June 26.-(special.)- Among the visitors to Alexander City Tuesday was Colonel Willis Brewer of Lowndes He was greatly impressed with inc desolation of the business streets. He went yesterday to the Masonic meet ing at New Site.
 Colonel Brewer sent contribution to the Methodist pastor. Rev. MT. Ander- son. who was burned out. and greatly cheered the hearts of the people here by saving he would contribute as much as s200 to rebuild their church here. if he should be asked to do so. Colonel Brew CT has many friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

. baseball team of Tullahomma, which lost the second game of the series Rand. the Huntsville pitcher. was in excellent form and struck out fourteen men. Two thou- sand people saw the game Batteries: Jones, Bormar and Arnold for Tulla- Aoma: Rand and Street for Huntsviiie. Games are being arranged for next week with Knoxville.
 Officers were elected last night by Rich- mond Council. No. ?. Jr. O. U. A. M. as follows: J. E. Pierce. Councillor; J. H. Wallace, IT,, Vice Councillor; J. l.. Hay. Recording Secretary; H. c. Pollard, Treasurer; William Mitchell Financial Secretary: w A. Sanford. Conductor; H. B. Gooch. Inside Sentinel; Jere Blanton, Outside Sentinel.
 The members of the local Bar Associa- ton have arranged to entertain the vis- iting lawyers of the State who attend the Bar Association meeting in an elaborate manner. There will be a barbecue at Byrd Spring and on the night of the 9th a banquet will be given at Hotel Monte Sanu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Word has been received here of an ac- cident to Alice Fenlon Thompson, the little child of Randolph Thompson, for merly of this city and Memphis. and who
 was recently private secretary to Gov erncr TooIe of Montana. The child fell down an elevator shaft at Helena. Mont, and no hopes are expressed for her re- coVery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
Gadsden Preparing to Entertain
 Visiting Business Men.

Gadsden. June 26-(SpeciaI.)-Pr President Otto Agricola, of the Gadsden 0ommer- cial Club has named the committee on entertainment of the State Commercial and Industrial Association which meets here July 9th and 10th as follows: W. P. Lay, Charles F. Smith, L. L. Herzberg,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
DIED IN MEMPHIS.
J. c. Terrell, Formerly of Florence,
 C1.ccIYY1,hs fo nisease

Florence, June 26.-((speciaD-J. c. Her reu, formerly of this city. died Monday night in Memphis, MT. Terrell was re- gently clerk with the Sullivan Hart Company in this city and Sheffield and was a member of the woodmen and the Wheeler Rifles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
MRS. LocKHART DIES.
Injuries Received in Runaway Prove
 Fatal.

Injuries Received in Runaway Prove
 Fatal.
 Marion. June 26.-(Special) )-Mrs. Ann Lockhart, the aged lady who was thrown from a buggy in runaway a few days ago, died at her home in Marion yester- day and the remains were inferred in the Episcopal Cemetery. She was one of the old landmarks, having lived in Marion nearly ever since it has been a town.
 The officers recently elected by Temple Lodge A. F. < A. NJ. were publicly in- stalled Tuesday. Judge John Moore con- ducting the installation. An address was delivered by E. s. Garrett of Selma, one of the brightest young Masons of the State He is a pleasing talker and his speech was much appreciated. The song service by Misses. LauTine shivers and Eleanor Evins, and instrumental music by Misses Fannie Shivers, Julia and Au- susta Howe were very attractive fea- lures of the program. One hundred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
Cotton Manufacturers' Association.

The Southeastern Cotton Manufactur- CTS Association. representing 246.00O spin dies and about 10000 looms, held a meet ing here today. President T. L. Vain wright of Stonewell Miss, presided with F. S., Mosher of Mobile, at the Sec retary-T -Treasurer's desk. The Convention took up a number of matters. The prin- cipal objects of the association is to reg uate the employment of labor and to discourage that class of cotton mill op- eratives who are known as "hoboes."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Miss ,Nettle C. Simpson of this city has been honored by the bestowal of a degree on her by Harvard College. She has attended there but one year and this unusual honor is a marked recognition of her brilliant mental powers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

The crowd assembled at the Auditorium Tuesday night to hear the concert fer the benefit of the City Infirmary enjoyed rare treat The program consisted of vocal and Instrumental music and reed rg-. The artists taking part were Mrs c. P. J. Mooney and Miss Boddie of Mem ph!s and Mrs R. F. Bunting of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

The people are highly pleased with the prospective soil survey in Perry County by the government for which Congress- man Underwood secured an appropria- tion of $1o00o. The work win be donc by two corps of government surveyors who will begin about October 1, and fin- ish about February 1. Perry has the honor of being the first County in the Slate to secure a soil survey and one among the few in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Delicious Fresh and Salt Water Trout, Perch, Bream, Blue Fish, Red Snapper and Pompano.
 Phone, 324. Morris & Stuckey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Rev. Walter R. Lambuth. M. D., D. D., missionary secretary for the Methodist Church will spend next Sunday on the Oakland circuit in this county. Dr. Lam buth was born in China and has been identified with missionary work during his entire life. He is a recognized author ity on missionary matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

graves of formes members of the Lodge were decorated 1t is matter of his- tory that the Marion Lodge was among the first masonic lodges organized in the State and the author of the bill grant, ing a State charter was drafted by a citizen of Marion. The lodge was allow ed to become defunct at one time and much of the old history is lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
SOLD FOR 5000.
Huntsville Gas and Light Company's
 Property and Franchises.

Huntsville. June 26.-(SpeciaDvThe property and perpetual franchise of the Huntsville Gas Light Company were sold by decree of the Chancery Court today by inc receiver Oscar R. Hundley, to R. C. Bricken and associates. The bidding was lively and the sale was made for S4G. .OOe. The purchasers will extensively improve the plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
DEATH AT PIEDMONT.
Samuel Anderson, One of Towns
 Oldest Citizens, Expires.

0AuUet AluRBI6uny 0AAc VI &SW~~ N
 Oldest Citizens, Expires.
 Anniston. June 2s-tSpeciaD-Sam Anderson, one of the oldest citizens of Piedmont. died at his home yesterday morning at O clock Mir. Andersen was s4 years old and was a member of Am person Lodge, A. F. and A. M, No. 4l2. He will be buried with Masonic honors to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock at Carmel
 Church. near Ladlga.
 
 The Masons and C. NJ A. lodges each
 held very important meetings Saturday and Saturday night here. an delected the following officers: Masons-S. B. Gaston, WorshIpful Master; G. P. Hughey, Senior Warden: " ". Thompson. Junior War den; J. F. StovaIl. Treasurer; J. T..
 Rusk, Secretary: W. J. Haywood, Chap
 lain; J. T. Mccormick. Tyler: A. A. Par nell, Senior Deacon; H. o. Castor, Junior
 Deacon. officers elected in the c. NJ. A. Lodge were as follows: w. O. Shackly,
 President; w F. Rusk, Vice President; J. w. Parnell, Secrstary; c. V. Hollis, Treasurer; o. ". Glascom. Speaker: w. G. Gaston. Cha plain; Fred Haywood. Di- rector; J. w. Thrower, Sentinel: Ray Sorreli and Walter Haywood, Right and Left Supporters.
 Eulaton Lodge, No. 56S, A. F. and A M.. elected the following officers Saturday to serve for the ensuing year: W. A. Wad- die worshipful Master; F. W. Foster. Senior Warden; W. F. Beard, Junior War; den; John W. Ray, Treasurer; F. F. Snyder, Secretary; K. H Miller, Senior | Deacon; C. L. waddle, Junior Deacon; | !. T. Reaves, Tyler. The Masons will have public installation on the 18th of July.
 The brickmasons have begun work on | tine new building for the Anniston Fur niture Company that will adorn the south west corner of Twelfth and Noble Streets, and the work is progressing rapidly. A l large amount of lumber for the sills has 1 been placed on the ground so that there will be no delay when the walls are com pleted high enough for the carpenters to
 begin work
 News reached the city yesterday that
 Bob Johnson. colored. who was shot by
 Policeman Heron the night of April 2S, died yesterday morning at Alexander City. Johnson is the negro who made such daring effort to kill Policeman Heron after he had been captured The police man still has the coat through which the bullet from Johnson's pistol went. Miss Ella Still died Monday night after lengthy Illness. The funeral took place
 yesterday morning at Oo'clock from the
 residence of G. R. Atkinson. The inter- ment was at Edgemont Cemetery. Miss cfilI u,as a sister of Mrs Atkinson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27
A Friday Sale at the LA. Nachman Store.

can always be counted for being sale brmful of
 ling opportunities and less interesting you the many pretty stylish and seasonabe things you'll always find here Prices stinted the utmost; but there doesn't lack single feature that will add your fashion able desire. For womens this is by far the best place in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Marion will secure through passenger schedule to Birmingham about the first of July. In celebration of which will en- certain a party composed of members of the Birmingham Board of Trade. who were active in securing the schedule, with a typical Black Belt barbecue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

. The grocery taster occasionally gets tes worst of 1t at this season: occasionally he gets black bug with stolen rasp- bery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Miss Ella Still died Monday night after a lengthy Illness. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 0o'clock from the residence of G. R. Atkinson. The inter- ment was at Edgemont Cemetery. Miss Still was a sister of Mrs. Atkinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Miss Katherine Hampton Battle. daugh- ter of Capt. and Mrs. James W. Battle, and MT. William T. Mitchell were quiet .Iy married last night at the home of the bride's parents. There was only small marty of relatives present. no guests hay ing been invited because of the illness of Mrs. Battle. Rev ]. H. Mccoy, pas tor of the First Methodist Church, offici- ated. MT. Mitchell is employed at the Trade Palace and is well known in busi- ness circles.
 The Elks of the city had their second annual outing today. large number of the members of the lodge went to Byrd Spring and enjoyed an old-fazhloned bar becue.
 Huntsville's seventh straight victory of the season was won yesterday from the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

l opelika, June 26-(Special.)-A strong hot wind has been blowing here for two days which is finishing the work of the drought. Corn is nearly burned up, and has tasselled out before half grown. while cotton eight inches high is full of blooms. The condition is very serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

Mrs. Tom Crenshaw died at her homo ons Lafayette Street after short illness of typhoid fever. The remains were in- tered in the city cemetery Monday. She was the daughter of Clarence Crenshaw, deceased She leaves husband and sew eral brothers and sisters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-27

J. A. Fountain of Northeast Perry an- nounces his candidacy for the Legisla- ture this week. This makes four candi- dates in the field. Perry is entitled to two Representatives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-10
CHAPTER II.

Ben's plan appeared so practicable
that the young men were inclined at
first to distrust it. They would have
liked it better had it presented more
obstacles, but every attempt to find a
reasonable objection was met ana over
come by the old negro, whose knowl-
edge Of skiffs, fatboats and the neigh
boring river was founded upon the ex-
perience of lifetime. After a long
discussion the plan was adopted, and
to circumvent more surely Browns
suspected trickery it was determined
to execute it that night. At Ben's re-
quest the preliminary arrangements
were left to him, and the meeting ad-
journed.
AS the young men left the stable
Layburn remarked that their return to
civil life was apparently destined not
to be devoid of excitement.
'True," replied Meriweather, "but
running off Confederate cotton Is not a
glorious occupation"
NO." responded Layburn, mot as
glorious as seeking the bubble reputa-
tion at the cannon's mouth, but it
promises to be vastly more lucrative"
During the intervening time before
o'clock. the hour appointed for the
expedition, Uncle Ben waxed marvel
ously self important.
sole man." said his wife, Nancy, aft
er a series of snubbings, whats de
matter wild yo'? Yo' struts aroun
1alY Un, dnnn Tyh old -
de thousand dollar carriage horses"
"Shet up, oman, an scour dat skill
let! Yo' gwine see me drivin' fine
horses ag'in eff yo' live"
At s o'clock that evening Layburn
and Meriweather found that all was in
readiness on the beech shaded bank of
the river adjacent to the Layburn gin
house. On the capacious flatboat,
which was almost concealed by the
willows and muscadines that bordered
and festooned the marge of the stream,
were several poles twenty-five or thir.
ty feet in length that Ben had provid.
ed for the propulsion of the boat, and
tied to one end of the boat was a
roomy skiff for the navigation of
1idShOCIIy
Meriweather complimented the old
negro on the completeness of arrange
ments, much to his satisfaction.
In few moments they were loosed
from the moorings and gliding down
stream. Aided by the current, Ben de-
clined the assistance of the two young
men. He declared that one pole was
sufficient to propel the fiat, but said
that when the boat should be loaded
and the flow against them he would
be glad to receive their help.
The lack of the moon was not Ia
mented. The stars afforded all the
light that was needed, and their SOL
emn faces were reflected on the dark
waters. The breath of myriad bay fiow-
ers made the air heavy with fragrance,
while from the banks on either hand
came the sounds of the swamp, the
melancholy voices of whippoorwills in
reiterant song, and ever and anon some
owl would cry ''tuYho. tuMhoO," and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-10
Where Titles Are Sold

In China official announcement re-
Gently appeared that after a certain
date the title of mandarin would not
be sold to anyone. The result was that
everyone who had not the title and who
could afford to purchase it made haste
to do so. Moreover, many others who
longed to be ennobled, but who had not
the money, lost no time in disposing of
a large portion of their property and in
forwarding the proceeds to the officials
who had been commissioned by the en-
press to confer the coveted title on
those who were deserving. 1t is esti-
mated that since this announcement
was made the imperial treasury has re-
ceived over $4,000, 900 through the sale
of titles and that the total amount
which will be obtained in this way be-
fore the time for comforting the titles
expires will be between $4,000, 00O and
$4,000, ,00O.-St. Louis Republic.