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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-31
TO SPEAK FOR JELKS STEAMBOAT AGROUND
DIR. CUNNINGHAM AND MR..
SHORTER HERE FRIDAY.
Governor Returned from Birming-
ham and is Well Pleased with
Outlook-Many Speakers
Volunteer Their Services.

DR.. r. NJ. Cunningham OF Ensley and
Hon. Eli Shorter of Eufaula will speak in
Montgomery tomorrow night for Governor
Jelks. Hon. John b. Knox of Admission
will not be here.
This announcement was made late last
night by Chairman Charles B. Teasley of
the Montgomery County Jelks Campaign
Committee. The speaking will take place
either at McDonald's Theatre or the
County Courthouse. The arrangements
have not yet been completed.
Regret was expressed that Mr.. Knox
cannot be here as was expected, although
the public will be interested greatly in
the announcement that DIR. Cunningham
and Mr.. Shorter are to speak. They are
two Of the most entertaining speakers
In the State.
Mr.. Teasley was advised by telegraph
last night that Mr.. Knox was unavoid-
ably detained from coming to Montgom-
cry and that his appointment would be
filled by DIR. Cunningham and Mr.. Shor-
ter;
1t Is expected that Mr.. Knox will speak
IN Montgomery before the campaign
closes.
Governor Jelks returned yesterday
morning from a brief visit to Birning-
ham. He went to the Magic City Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, returning yester-
day morning at II o'clock.
During his short stay in Birmingham,
the Governor visited his compaign head
quarters and was in conference with
number of his prominent supporters. He
expressed himself as being much grati-
fed at the situation as he found 1t. The
campaign workers were altogether con-
fident
Reports had been received from man.
ayers in every county of the State and
In no county did the manager believe
that Ex-Governor Johnston's chance Of
winning was better than that of Gov
ernor Jelks. In short, it is confidently
believed at campaign headquarters that
Governor Jelks's choice in each Of the
few counties considered doubtful Is bet
ter than that of the former Governor.
The active speaking campaign of the
Jelks forces has not yet reached its full
strength. It is believed that when the
speakers of the Governor are scattered
on the stump In various, sections Of the
State the Jelks sentiment will become
even more overwhelming than it Is now.
Chairman s. d. Weakley has received
great many--an overwhelming number
of voluntary offers from campaign ora
tors. AS a Jelks man expressed 1t yes
terday, I'VE have oceans of speakers"
complete list Of the Jelks speakers
has not and cannot be made.
Among the local men who have rendered
their services to the Jelks Campaign
Committee are three well-known lawyers.
Hon. Gordon Macdonald, g. II. Dent. Jr..
and Terry Richardson. They will be
heard from on the stump before the cam
paign is over.
Mr.. Richardson will have a Joint de-
bate Saturday next at Wetumpka and at
Sandy Ruck with B. NJ. Powell Of Biz
mingham. They will speak at Wetumpka
In the caller part of the day. going to
Sandy Ruck, which Is seven miles In the
county, in the afternoon.
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H. Jones to look at her teeth.
Laura Hall has an aversion for ques-
tons touching upon her age. Laura Hall
being human. has great respect and desire
for Uncle Sans currency.
1t is an ancient business principle that
borrowed money must be paid back or
trouble for the borrower will surely fol-
low. But Laura Hall knew not the rules
Of custom and OF law, So 1t came to pass
that the personal property of Laura
Hall was attached by the lender and
Laura Hall had to go to the court OF
Justice Jones.
/ Now Laura Hall had an astute attor-
ney employed who said an Laura mounted
the witness stand: 80,
Laura, you are under twenty-one
years. are you not?' and Laura being a
woman answered in the affirmative.
Therefore, your Honor" pursued the
lawyer, "she cannot be attached and the
borrower Ii not servant to the lender"
But the lender had heard 1t said that
there was a rule by which the age of per-
sons could be reached authoritatively so
a. dentist was ushered into the court room
and Laura Hall opened her mouth.
When the dentist had examined the
teeth of Laura Hall he pronounced her to
stone of her career.
THE court finds for the plaintiff" an
nounced Justice Jones.
And SO Laura Hail lost her personal
property.
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DROUGHT ALARMS FARMERS;
CROPS ARE BURNING UP
In Some Sections Of Alabama No Rain Has Fallen
81 Since April--WOrSt Dry Spell
Since 1889.

TIE drought prevailing over the greater
portion of Alabama will go into history
as one OF the most damaging in the
annals of the State. 1t is said that the
State has NOT been so dry since 1899.
Nothing but mere sprinkles of rain
have fallen in the State since the middle
Of April and farmers are alarmed over
the situation. To intensity the condition
caused by the dryness, no immediate
prospect of relief is offered by the Gov
eminent weather prognosticators.
The following from the report Of the
Alabama section Of the climate and crop
service of the Weather Bureau for the
month Of June, 1902. is an interesting
comparison Of the rainfall in this State
during the months of March to June in
elusive, of the last ten years:
THE drought, which, at the close Of
this month, is being SO severely felt in
Alabama, Is probably the most serious
that has occurred in this State during
the last thirty years. In some localities,
particularly in the middle western coun-
ties, the ground has not been thoroughly
wet since the middle Of April, and, in q
few places, not a drop of rain fell during
the entire month Of June. Previous rec
ords may show droughts of longer dura-
ton, but they occurred during the latter
part Of the growing season. when crops
were not so seriously affected. The pres
ent drought covers a period when mois-
ture is most essential for crop growth.
and when the heat has. as a rule. been
excessive. AS shown in the crop sum-
mary in this publication. early corn has
been damaged beyond recovery. and the
present prospect Is that all food crops
will give q light Yield in this section.
What the effect will be on the cotton
crop is, to some extent. conjectural as
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CITY OF MOBILE ON SAND BAR
NEAR MONTGOMERY.
Has Been There Since Yesterday
Morning and Manager Moore
of Boat Company Has Gone
to the Scene.

The Alabama River is low-very low,
and the steamboat, City of Mobile, of the
Peoples Line of Steamers. running be-
tween Montgomery and Mobile. is strand
ed on a sand bar eight miles below
Montgomery.
, The City of Mobile was due to arrive
In Montgomery late Tuesday, but owing
to the low water of the Alabama River,
the boat had a slow voyage, climaxed by
running aground on a treacherous sand
bar eight miles below the city yesterday
morning. The boat probably will not
reach here until some time today.
Captain r. Fl. Moore, general manager
of the Peoples Line of Steamers. left
Montgomery late yesterday afternoon, as
soon as he learned of the stranding of
the City OF Mobile. He went by private
conveyance to make arrangements for
the relief of the steamboat.
If the steamer Is not gotten off the
sand bar today the perishab1e goods
aboard will be brought to Montgomery
in wagons and passengers aboard who
have important business to transact in
Montgomery will probably come to the
city in buggies and wagons belonging to
neighboring farmers.
Other passengers who had taken the
steamboat trip on pleasure bent are en-
JoyInB IuC dBiOulNs
holiday is being prolonged at the expense
of the Peoples Line Of Steamers.
The whistle of the City of Mobile was
family heard in Montgomery yesterday
morning and the vessel was hourly ex-
pected at the river wharf, but expecta-
lions were not realized.
1t was said last night that II the river
tide is not sufficient to land the city of
Mobile back into deep water. mechanical
aid will be secured or the vessel will
have to await the coming of a heavy
rain and consequent high water.
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DOCTORS MEET I'M TROY.
Southeastern Alabama Medical As
ISOLATION Holds First Session,


ISOLATION Holds First Session.
DR.. w. II. Sanders, State Health Of
flcer, left yesterday for Troy to take part
in the deliberations of the Southeast Ala
bama Medical Association, which con-
vcred yesterday in that city.
This Is the first meeting Of the Asso-
ciation. It is of great Importance to the
medical profession OF Southeastern Ala
bama. The attendance of prominent ply
sic.ans from all sections of Alabama Is
confidently expected.
The Association was organized and the
meeting is being held for discussion and
Interchange Of ideas among the physi-
clans. @
held in the Masonic Temple In Troy.
The prominent topics and the physi-
clans who will lead in the discussion are
as follows:
Angina Pectoris"-Dr c. w. IIllliard,
Elba.
THE Status of the Medical Profession
Today"-Dr. J. A. McEathern. Brundidge.
Remedies Other than Drugs'-Dr. W..
w. Mangum, Eufaula.
'The Treatment Of Dysentery"-Drs ].
w. Robertson, Brundidge
1.-THE Treatment OF Opium Poisoning
DR.. w. 8. Britt, Eufaula.
Inc early OIaBHOslS OF PULMONARY
tuberculosis Scale Harris, Union
Springs.
Infant Feeding"-Dr. p. M. Lghtfoot,
Cross Keys.
Summer Diarrhoea Of InfantsY-Dr.
B. r. Bennett, Louisville.
"Intero-C olitis"-Dr. ]. NJ. Watkins,
Troy.
"Lacerations Of the Perineum"-Dr. P.
U. Brown, Troy,
Typhoid Fever"-Dr. r. NJ. Letcher,
Shorters.
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NEWSPAPER CIRCULAToRS.
Secretary Scott Receives Copies OF
Associations Constitution.

Associations Constitution.
W. A. Scott. Secretary Treasurer of The
Southern Association of Newspaper Cir
culators yesterday received from a Mont
gomery printing house copies OF the con-
stitution and bylaws of the Association,
which was organized In Atlanta, Ga, on
July 16.
Mr.. Scott, who is circulation manager
of The Advertiser, was the leading spirit
in the movement which resulted In the
organization of an association of men
whose daily business 1t Is to see that the
public read Southern daily newspapers.
The first meeting of the Association
was highly successful. being attended by
a large number of circulators represent
ing the leading daily newspapers Of the
South.
Officers were elected as follows:
c. e. Everett, President. Tho News
Democrat. Paducah. KY; H. II. Ahrens,
First Viee-President, The Picayune, New
Orleans. La: w. w. Moore. Second Vice
President. The Citizen. Asheville. N. c.;
w. A. Scott. secretary-Treasurer. The
Advertiser. Montgomery, Ala.
Executive Committee. A. Hardman.
Nashville, Tenn; Desha Breckenridge,
The Herald, Lexington. KY: J. d. Sim
mons The Journal. Atlanta. Ga; ]. l..
Erwin. The Constitution. Atlanta. Ga. j:
W. w. Holland. The Journal. Spartans-
burg, a. C.
Mr.. Scott, as Secretary Treasurer. will
mail copies Of the constitution and by
laws Of the Association to all Southern
newspapers.
The Association will meet next in
Asheville. N. C.. the following resolution
having been adopted at the Atlanta meet
ing:
Whereas. 1t Is the duty Of this Asso-
citation to hold annual meetings at points
in the South that will he advantageous
to the growth of the orga nization as well
as convenient and comfortable to the
members: and
Whereas. Our most esteemed Second
vlce-P President w. w. Moore. has seen
ht to invite the Association to come to
the Land OF the Sky in 1903. promising
not only large increase in membership
by an doing. hut plenty Of high class en-
tertainmenta at we'll. with positively no
hot air to Interfere with the program to
be prepared. he It
Resolved That the invitation Of Broth
er w. w. Moore to meet In Ashevllle. N,
c.. in 1893. July Z. g. 9, be accepted with
out further comment. and be 1t further
Resolved That In the event Of our so
doing. Kentucky headquarters be lin
tied"
Mr.. Scott saws the limitation upon the
headquarters Of the Kentucky newspaper
men was due 70 the fact that the Ken
lucky circuIators insisted upon keeping
open house at unreasonable hours.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-31
YOUNG JANssoN GONE AGAIN.
Fourtsen-year-Old Boy Leaves Home
Second Time.

Fourteen-year-old Boy Leaves Home
Second Time.
Oscar Jansson, II years old. has de-
parted for parts unknown and for the
second time in the last two weeks two
anxious parents are ignorant of the
whereabouts of the young wanderer.
Day before yesterday Fred Jansson, a
shoemaker at Church Street, father of
the boy, was happy in the knowledge
that his runaway son was safe at home
In a few hours his happiness was swept
away, for the restless spirit OF Oscar
Jansson had once more thrown him into
the world.
Two weeks ago Oscar Jansson left his
home on Billing Street. Oakley, for the
first time, and no trace of his where
abouts could be founl. The police
busted themselves In behalf of the mother
and father of the boy, and the boy was
located in Mobile.
The boy has two aunts. one in Atlanta
and the other In Birmingham. The po-
lice of both of these cities have been no.
titled.
1t is not believed by the police that
young Jansson has again set out for Mo
bile.
Oscar Jansson is IA years old and is
small for his age. When he left Mont
gonery he wore a white cotton shirt,
soiled duck pants, and a worn felt hat.
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This statement Is based on conditions
up to the close OF June. The drought con-
tinued through the month Of July, except
in q few places, where 1t was practically
broken during the last two weeks.
In a number Of places In central and
northern counties no rain of any conse-
quence has fallen since the middle Of
April and crops are practically failure
in such districts.
In Montgomery county 1t Is reported
that cotton Ia small and rusting. Old
corn has failed. Young corn Is suffering
from the drought and cane and potatoes
are poor.
There is an authentic account OF d
drought In this region which lasted from
early in August. 1889 to the latter part
Of January. 1S40 but It is doubtful if it
was more damaging in Its effect than the
present drought, which covers the real
growing season.
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RosEs-oNcE.

The Brown Book of Boston for August gives
a poem from the pen Of Mrs VIM. 7. Powers.
who, as Miss May Mitchell, spent her child
hood and young ladyhood in Montgomery.
The poem in full Is as follows:
Just nothing but dead rose-leaves,
But your story is told with an eloquence deep.
For you tell of soul that grieves.
once, with the pow'r Of your rose-life fresh,
All golden and crimson and white.
You circled some heart with your delicate mesh
AS you glowed in the warm sunlight
But now, there you lie. and the tenderest
breath
Would scatter you lightly away.
Nor leave your faint perfume 20 honor the
N a love that was noble one day.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

When our fathers formed this Government
They never did intend
That the offices they provided for
Were made for certain men.
But, on the other hand they said,
We'll pass the honors round.
And when one man has had his turn,
Another can be found"
So when presumptious men we see
Upon the people call,
And say 'if IL were not for me
Tho State would surely fall"
IT'S time the people should protest,
And show their power and might,
BY electing now q Governor
Who'll recognize their right.
And when the people have their way,
Great II" will then despair.
Result will be proclaimed and then
Therell DO no Johnston there
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Reeves,s Case Continued.

Harry Reeves. a negro hackman, APP
peared in the Recorders Court yesterday
afternoon to answer a charge OF assault
to murder Frank Adams. a negro. Ad-
ans was not able to be in court and
the case was continued until Saturday.
Reeves and Adams participated in a pis-
toll duel on Court Square early Sunday
morning and Adams received two flesh
wounds.
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SCHOOLS AN D COLLEGES.
A Noteworthy Letter.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

Dear Sir-In reply to yours of recent date asking
something of your who have been with US, win state
that an examination OF the records OF students from the
Marion Military Institute who have attended the University
of Virginia shows that the majority of your are
thoroughly prepared any entering this institution During
the past the University has AWARDED as many ae0d
1t has to those from any other college the country and
adsmca and professional degrees to graduates from the
Marion Military Institute than to those from any ofbher college
or university outside of the State ofKryiaa.
Allow to congratulate you both the high stand In
scholarship which your have attained and the
spirit of endeavor for better things with which you inspire
them. Very respectfully, p B. BARRrNGER,
Chairman of the Faculty.
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Nor-union Mem Employed.

New York, July SO-The Empire Bridge
Company of Brooklyn, whose iron work
ers, numbering 600 men. have been on
strike for about two months, resumed
work today with non-uniOn employees.
Strikers gathered in the vicinity OF the
works and denounced the new workmen,
but a large force of police afforded the
latter protection
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Exhibition Drill ON the Avenue.

The Montgomery infantry companies,
the Blues and the Greys. will tomorrow
night give a practice extended order drill
on Dexter Avenue. The companies will
be combined and under the command of
Cantain E. F. Baber Of the Blues.
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Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
tu-th-fr-su

Charles c. Thach, NJ A. President.
Enrolled last session 4o6 students.
Faculty Of rs professors, assistant pro-
fessors and 2 postgraduate instructors.
Offers six degree cOErBes Chemistry and
Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering, General Course
Pharmacy, Chemistry and Metallurgy
Has 8 different laboratories, in which stu
dents work regularly.
Military exercise required Of all cadets phys
ically able.
Tuition free to residents Of Alabama; $40
per year to non-resfdents.
Students board with families in Auburn at
50 so TO SIS per month.
For catalogue address
VIM. o. SCRoGGS. Secretary,
Auburn Ala.
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PASSING THRONG.

Mr.. A. C. Sexton, Chief Clerk in the
Office of the Secretary of State, has re-
turned from a short visit to Cullman
County. He reports that the guberna-
torial campaign in that county has grown
somewhat exciting. The county has here
tofore been considered a Johnston strong
hold, but in the present campaign. he
ernor Jelks and for one time, he thinks,
there Is every indication that 1t will break
away from the Jefferson County candi-
date.
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q. p. Graham Files Petition.

voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed yesterday in the Office of the Clerk
OF the United States Court by George P.
Gresham of Montgomery County.
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Executive Appointments.

The following appointments were an
nounced yesterday from the State Execu-
tive Department: ]. l.. Yancey. Notary
Public. Birmingham; C. r. Jernigan,
Constable, Dundee; r. B. Hightower, No
tary Public and ex officio Justice of the
Peace, Centre Station; E. NJ. Johnson
Jr., Notary Public, Birmingham; M. r.
Mcneil, Notary Public. Birmingham;
John II. Dandy. Constable, Arab. Ala.
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yet. though it is now deteriorating. rap
idly. go
"The following. showing the average to-
tai rainfall in Alabama for the months
Of March, April. May and June, during
the past ten years, will be of interest:
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with fertilizer or any other application"
Mr.. Orion left yesterday for Ride
Springs, s. c., where he will deliver an
address before the South Carolina Horti-
culture Society.
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GEORGIA MILITARY ACADEMY,
College Park (near AGIantAl, Gia.

A college-preparatory home school OF high
es. order; go boys. experienced teachers;
thorough Individual Instruction; select pat
ronage; classical and business courses. man
ual training; physical training; ideal environ
ment. ]. c. WOODWARD A.M.' president.
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Hon. F. j. Boylkin of Gadsden spent
yesterday in Montgomery. He is for
mer Senator from Russell County, but
for the past two years he has been a res
ident of Gadsden. The campaign in Eto-
wah County, he says, has grown rather
lively, but he did not venture an opin-
ion as to the outcome. Mr.. Boykin says
the fight in Etowah for Ex-Governor
Johnston is being led by Col. r. B. Kyle.
member OF the late Constitutional Con-
ventior from that county.
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KIindwOrth Conservatory Of Music.

Attendance last year. "a students.
nuaI catalogue. sent free. Address
KURT MUELLER.
Il Box 226, Atlanta, Ca.
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DETERMINED AGE BY TEETH.
Negro Woman Entered Plea Of Being
a Minor.

The age of Laura Hall. a negress. was
determined Yesterday by a dentist who
was called into the court OF Justice II.
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From University of Alabama.
can Excellent PreparatorySchOOI"
From Auburn, Alabama.
at 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 q well organized fitting
school.
AT VANDERBILT a representa-
tive Of this school took the highest
honor in the academic department.
AT SOUTHWESTERN PRESBY-
TERRAIN UNIVERSITY our repre-
sentative won several prizes and
last session secured highest honor.
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Mr.. Lowry Davis Of OpeiiKa visited
Montgomery yesterday. Mr.. Davis re-
Gently graduated from the Southwestern
Presbyterian University at Clarksville,
Tenn, where he has accepted a position
to teach in the preparatory school next
year. .l- ..-. = ~. ~. Z.
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Hon Sol D. Bloch of Camden was at
the Capitol yesterday. His friends
throughout the State will be interested in
the news that his name is before the
people of Wilcox County as a candidate
for the lower house of the Legislature.
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(In inches and hundredths>.,

r. March. April. May. June. Total
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So. 50 and $2.75 Shirts now 5000
$500 and So. SO Shirts now $50