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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
WHILE WE SLEEP.
Muscles and Organs of the Body are Still Working.

Still Working.
 Alpslee's Magazine.
 If the organs of the body cannot be said Witness the phenomena of sleep
 walking; the positions in stage-coach | days who slept in their saddles and cav | alrymen who do # today; infantry who have been known to sleep on forced marches; sentinels who walk their beats,
 carrying their guns In a fixed position, | while they sleep. For all we know, police | men may do 1t, too. People who talk in their sleep are familiar to all of us. Ex- periments made by Speir. Armstrong and
 Child on 200 college students of both
 sexes showed that T per cent. of the men
 and 37 per cent. of the women talked in
 their sleep. A number of things might be proved by these statistics. Of these one-third of the men are able to answer questions while asleep. More women than men could answer questions on any sub ject, not alone that of which they had been talking. It has also been found that most sleep-talkers are under twenty-five years of age.
 Evidently, then, with the muscles and organs of the body all working. 1t Is the brain only that sleeps, and by no means all of the brain. The senses of sight hear ing, touch, smell taste may be very much awake while the subject sleeps. A sleep. ing person hears and answers questions. rearranges his bed clothing. covers his eyes to keep out light, draws away his hand when the experimenter tickles it. A child is broken of the habit of sucking his thumb while asleep by putting aloes on 1t. He is conscious of the bitter taste and dreams of wormwood. The nerves then. and the brain centers corresponding to them, to sleep, neither can the volun- tary muscles. are awake A busy law yer. exhauster by overwork one night went out to supper with some friends. ate, talked and walked with them, and the next day remembered absolutely nothing of the occurrence He had not been drinking: the man was simply asleep during the whole evening. His conscious memory-that is, consciousness itself slept
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
DEATH AT EUFAULA.
Americus Mitchell, Prominent citi
 zen of the Town, Expires.

Eufaula, June 30.-(Special) l)--Americus Mitchell, prominent and influential cit- izen, died at his home here this morning at S:30 o'clock. Mir. Mitchell suffered from some affection of the heart and has not been in robust health for the past year. He was a brother of the late Dr. w. A. Mitchell of this city and moved here from Glennville a number of years ago. He leaves a wife and one son about 10 years old. The funeral will be held from his late residence on Cherry Street to- morrow morning and his remains will be inferred here.
 Information of the death of Phillip Pearce, an old and honored citizen of Spring Vale, Ga. was received here to- day. He was 62 years old and was known and esteemed by wide circle of friends in this city. His remains will be inferred near his home tomorrow and several of his friends from here will attend the funeral.
 j. W. Clark, Sr., and Mrs. Orrie Nc Leod of Americus, Ga, greatly surprised their friends yesterday afternoon by re- pairing to Georgetown, Ga, where they were united in marriage The bride is a sister of Mrs. William Owens of this city whom she has been visiting a short time. The groom is a mercantile man here who is well and favorably known and was a widower with several grown children.
 Farms are again needing rain in many sections around here and unless 1t comes soon 1t Is claimed that the corn crop will be seriously cut off.
 The Tribe of Red Men here have elect ed the following officers for the ensuing term: P. Schemeating. Sachem; J. H. Faulk, Senior Sagan1ore; ". c. Stanlifer, Junior Sagamore; s. Periman, Trustee for eighteen months.
 The old Shorter home on College Hill. is to be rebuilt and will be made as near what it originally was as can be.
 The finishing touches are being put on the court house. It will be provided with opera chairs for seats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
MR. ABERCRoMBIE our AND MR
 oUNNELs IN.
State Educational Department Trans. ferred Yesterday-Mr. H. s. Abercrombie Becomes Mr.
 Gunnel's Chief Clerk.

The State Educational Department was trarsferred yesterday to Hon. Harry c. Gunnels. the new State Superintendent of Educ ation. who ann ouncsd the appoirt- ment of H. s. Abercrombie of Montgom- cry. as his successor to the office o. Chief Clerk of the Department.
 Hon. John w. Abercrombie, the retir- ing Superintendent of Education, left yesterday afternoon for Tuscaloosa where he goes to assume his new duties as President of the State University
 It will be recalled that immediately af- ter the election of Hon. John W. Aber- crombie as President of the University by the Board of Trustees of that institu- tion. Governor Jelks announced the ap- pointment of Mir. Gunnels as State su- perintendent of Education. The election of Mr. Abercrombie was to take effect on July and consequently the appoint ment of Mir. Gunnels became effective on the same date.
 In appointing Mir. Gunneis to i'll the unexpired term Governor Jelks announced that he had chosen Mir Gunneis for the place upon the earnest recommendation of Superintendent Abercrombie with whom Mir. Gunnels had been associated as Chief Clerk.
 Yesterday Governor Jelks sent the com
 
 ment of Education and the new Super intendent at once announced the appoint ment of H. s. Abercrombie to be Chief Clerk of the Department
 The new Chief Clerk. Mir. Abercrombie. is brother of the retiring Superinten- dent of Education Two years ago MT. Abercrombie was appointed to a cicrk- ship in the Department the clerical force of the pepartmsnt having been increased by an act of the Legislature of is0o-'o1.
 At the time of his appointment to this clerkship Mir. Abercrombie was station agent of the Southern Railway at Leeds. He has gained considerable knowledge of the educational work of the State. and is well qualified to. i'll the position to which he has just been called.
 Mir. Gunnels said yesterday afternoon that the office made vacant by the pro- motion of MT. Abercrombie will not be filled at least until after the usual dull ness of the summer months has passed.
 By virtue of his ofice MT Gunnels Is an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of the State University at Tus- caIcpsa Hc said yesterday that he would not go to Tuscaloosa today to attend meeting of the Board. but that he hoped to be able to go to Tuscaloosa tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Officers Visit Selma.

Yesterday Colonel Graves of the 2nd Regiment. accompanied by Captain Shee- han, paid a visit to Selma and thoroughly inspected the grounds selected for the en- camprnent of the 2nd Regiment A num- ber of he-ofiicers of the Guards, the Pet tue Light Artillery and the Dallas Ora goons met them and showed them over the city. They inspected the pavilion.
 wfere all the dances and social attrac- tions of public nature to be paid the military are to be held, and they were delighted with the accommodations that will be afforded the visiting soldiery at that point They then boarded the cleo tric cars and went to Elkdale, just north of the city, where the encampment proper is to be held. They expressed them selves as being pleased with the ar- arrangements that are being made for the accommodation of the visiting soldiers Captain Sheehan will spend the week be- fore encampment in the city, supervising the putting up of the tents and the erec- ton of guard house. The visiting sol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

H was woman of many beautiful traits of character. The funeral took place yes terday afternoon at 6 o'clock from the residence of her daughter. Mrs. w. F. Fttts. the services being conducted by pr. L. o. Dawson. She is survived by six married daughters.
 The work on the Warrior Southern Railroad is going forth with much ra- pidity. The grading in many places is ready for the track work. Eighteen car loads of rails two of spikes. two of bolts and other necessary fastenings have ar- rived. Forty-four more car loads are ex- pected to arrive in a few days. The cressties being used on this valuable branch are being received from Ken lucky. W. B. Crenshaw. who is chief en- gineer. was recently in the city and stated that the track laying would begin at once.
 Hon. John W. Abercrombfe will arrive in the city tomorrow from Montgomery and assume his duties as President of the University of Alabama. A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University will be held here tomorrow. which will be attended by MT. Abercrombie. The patrons of the University express them selves as being much pleased with the Board of Trusteess choice of MT. Ab- ercronabie as President and he will re- ceive a hearty welcome into his new home and his new position.
 A telegram has been received from Chattanooga by D. F. Moore announcing the death of his grandson, George Long, ley. His mother was formerly Miss Ida Moore of Tuscaloosa, who has frequent ly visited her parents with her son since her marriage. The little fellow was T years of age. ' There Is more building going on in Tuscaloosa at the present time than there has been for a number of years Among the many new buildings to be erected in the very near future are four attractive residences on Twenty-sixth Avenue and Broad Street.
 Registrars F. M. Purifoy and J. M. Ward have returned from tour of the Eastern part of the County. Up to the present 21S6 have registered and it is thought there will be 5000 before the time expires.
 The building now occupied by Harrison & Harrison has been sold to Mir. Luther Maxwell by the Firsk National Bank. The consideration was s6.600.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
A NEGRO WOUNDED.
Made Break for Liberty and Was
 Fired On.

Sylacauga. June SO.-(Special. )-satur- day night about Il o'clock Miller Harris. a negro, was shot. Indignation ran high all day Saturday over the shooting of town Marshal J. J. Phillips and after night the negro Harris was heard to make some remarks in regard to the negro under arrest for the deed. Later the Harris negro got somewhat under the influence of whiskey and was arrested by Night Watchman w. w. Galloway and carried to the calaboose, but when it was reached the negro refused to be put in and showing the marshal aside made a dash for the door getting out. As he ran of several shots were fired at him by unknown parties and he was struck in the right thigh and left arm.
 Several negroes have been arrested on the charge of shooting Phillips. tut so lar none have proved the right man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
APPOINTMENTS MADI
DIR. DOUGLAS, LAUDERDALE,
 PENSION EXAMINER.
Number of Constables and Notariea and Justices of the Peace Selected by the Gov
 ernor.

Appointments were announced yesteI- day by the State Executive Department as fellows:
 pr. John Douglass, to be Pension Ex- amirer of I,auderdaie County. to succeed I)r. John Duckett, removed t5 Texas.
 ';snstable-D. w. Itawls cf Montgom- cry. for Eeat l9, Moats nncry County.
 Ndtaries Public and Justices of the Peace-R. E. Blunt of Suniowcs for Beat la, washington County; ". H. Lane of Hsdley. for Beat g. I.scampia County; c. l.. Fuller of NewYi'.e. for ys v. Henry County; c. c. ONpll Of Gurley. for Feat IS, Madison County M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
A Salvation Army Marriage,

The closing event of the semi-annual convention of the officers of the Saliva tion Army. which has been going on in this city for the past week. took place tonight when Captain John McSheehan and Captain Sarah Hewitt. who have been stationed respectively at Jackson vile. Fla. and Atlanta, Ga. for the past year. were married. Col. R. E. Holtz of Ohio. assisted by Stan Captain Andrews, whose station hereafter will be in Texas. performed the ceremony. A halleIulah congratulation was given by the chorus ard banquet was afterwards held
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
She Was Member of a Prominent
 Florence Family.

.a GAoAS&SS & oAaAAy. Florence, June 30.--tSpeciaD-Mrs. M. c. Heod d'ed last night after an extended illness. She was thought to be dead about o'clock yesterday evening. but rallied after crepe had been placed on the door, and died later in the evening. Mrs. Hood had belonged to one of the prominent families of this section and was a lady of high Christian oh haracter. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves two daughters. Mrs. R. N Harris and Miss Mary Hood of this city. and several sons. among whom are Lieut.. John Hood. U. S. N., who is now n Chinese waters; R. c. and James Hood of this city, a son in the Philippines and Gordon. who is employed in the navy yard at Annapolis.
 The decision of the Supreme Court de- claring the Florence dispensary act un- constitutional was received with great interest here. and the saloons will now open as soon as licenses are issuedf by the City Courcil. The dispensary has in the past year turned over about 8, 800 to the city against 2.250 the previous year under the saloons, but public sentiment is now inclined in favor of high license to succeed the dispensary, and 1t Is likely that the former saloon license of $250 will pc Bredtiy lncredSeu III hopes OI OTinBiHS much larger revenue to the city. The dispensary was established in this city without a vote of the people and the first real test will be ade in tie election of Representatives to the legislature this fall. The opponents of the dispensary are elated over the Supreme Courts decision. and both sides are figuring on what ef- feet 1t will have on the election this fall. Registration Is now going on. and the dispensary question will furnish one of the greatest political contests ever known in this county
 The Lauderdale County Board of Reg istrars were in session in this city the past week, and registered in six days about -91 voters, including one negro. About thirty-one were registered Satur- day. The total registration in this coun- ty is now about 2,307, of which about 4S arc colored. An interesting fact from d political point of view is that the eastern part of the county has on the list 1,I27 voters and the western part 4SS voters, with 692 in Florence bs It. This will make the eastern part of the county much stronger than in the past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
"TaE PRINCESS BLANCA"
A Romantic Love Story by Maurus
 Jokai.

The Advertiser has just perfected ar- range nents with the Bowen-Merrili Co. of Indianapolis. Ind. Book Publishers, for the exclusive use in this territory. of The Princess Blanca. 6 romantic love story, by Maurus Jokai He Is regarded by many critics as the greatest living novelist. He is a Hungarian and a num- Der of his novels have had enormous runs
 It will be printed in the Daily Adver- tiser and the opening chapters will ap- pear Sunday morning. The Princess Blanca. Is the most. thrilling love story of the year and will undoubtedly be read with absorbing interest.
 Don't miss the opening chapters. Re- member it starts Sunday. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
DEATH OF MRS. gpILLER.
She Was One of Tuscaloosa's Most
 Esteemed Women.

Tuscaloosa, June So.--(special.)-In the death of Mrs. F. J. spiller. which occur red at Anniston Saturday evening. Tus- caloosa loses one of It's oldest and most esteemed citizens. She had been in feeble health for sometime. and left several weeks ago for a visit to her daughter, Mrs. c. T. Anderson at Anniston. Her daughters. Mrs. W. F. Fitts and Mrs. Leon B. Herblin of Tuscaloosa. were with her at the time of her death.
 Mrs. spillcr was 7S years of age. She was reared in Tuscaloosa, as Miss Fran ces Carruthers. and was married in 1894 to James D. Spiller one of Tuscaloosa,s s most substantial citizens. whose death occurred some fourteen years ago. Mrs. spiller, who for many years had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Handsome Residenee Burned.

Jackson, June SO.-)Special.)-A. R. Speerss handsome residence together with all of his household goods. was des- troyed by fire Saturday night between 10 and Il o'clock. The origin of fire is unknown. The value of property dis troyed was about Ss,5OO, with insurance $4,75c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
HARTsELLE PYTHrANs.
Officers are Chosen for the Ensuing
 Year.

Year.
 Hartselle. June 3O.-(Special )-Oficers for the ensuing term have been elected In Pythogoras Lodge. K. of F.. and will be installed next Monday night. w. E. Cox was elected Chancellor Commander and M. Patt!llo, Vice-Chancellor. The Lodge is in a very f1ourishing condition.
 The Lodge of Falkville will play Damon and Pythias here soon for the benefit of this Lodge.
 The citizens of the town are arranging for a Fourth of July celebration A splendid program has been made out. The Hartselle Co-net Band will have charge of the picnic grounds and will furnish music for the occasion.
 The farmers in this section are blue over the drought. It has been several weeks since a rain of any consequence has fallen. There was a small shower Saturday, which barely laid the dust Crops are looking fairly well considering the dry weather.
 Progress is being made on the Cooper Hotel building. This is the first building to go up on the burnt district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
senata Rntihas rreatu

Washington, June 30.-In executive ses- sion today the Senate ratified the treaty with Great Britain permitting the govern ment of Zanzibar to collect duty of 10 per cent adopted valorem on articles i'm. ported by that country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
change on the 'Frisco.

M. Sheehan, assistant train master on the Frisco System. at Mopett, Mo. has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Southern division of the Frisco. with headquarters in Birmingham. This appointment was announced this morn- ing by. Superintendent Fickinger. A. J. smith, Chief Clerk to Superintendent Fickinger. will be in addition to present duties. train master of terminals in Mem phis. J. F. Russ. :rain master at Amory, Miss.. is transferred to Thayer, Mo. and G. B. Scott is transferred to Monett Mo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
so.ooo Feet of Lumber Burned.

Wagar. June 3O-(SpeciaI)-The Me Cure Lumber Company's large dry kiln and about 5000 feet of lumber were de- stroyed by fire this morning at o'clock. The plant was partly insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Camp Jemison No More.

Camp Jemison Is no more. The Camp broke this morning and all the companies have returned to their respective homes. The encampment was a success and the instructions which were imparted will re- suit in much good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Horace Johnson Resigns.

Horace Johnson. chief clerk to Division Freight Agent G. R. Browder of the Southern Railway, in this city. has ten de-ed his resignation, effective tomorrow. He will engage in other business for him self, He is succeeded by W. Pegram of Washington. son of former Superlntend- ent Pegram on the Memphis division of the Southern Railway. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Personal and Loca.

s. D. Holt, formerly of Selma. but who now resides in AsheviiIe. N. C., reached the city few days ago. He will take Mrs. Host back to Asheville with him when he returns to that celebrated health resort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

EVERYBODY in these days needs Safe Deposit Box.
 Everyone possesses something of value to be kept safely bonds stocks, deeds, mortgages or an lnsur- ance policy or possibly some mementos and keepsakes whose loss would always be regretted.
 Thefts are common, valuable Objects are misplaced fires are frequent. Guard against loss from any such cause Protect your property now. Take box in the Safety Deposit Vault located in the only freproof and one of the most famous buildings of the city.
 Boxes rented for $500 and upward per annum, according to size -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Crops Badly Damaged.


 Planters who have visited the city dur ing the past few days bring in most dis ccuraging accounts of the damage to crops. brought about by the continued dry spell. Old corn Is ruined beyond re- demption and 1t Is now thought that no amount of rain can do it any good. One man informs your correspond ent that he has eighty acres of old corn and that although it Is in tassel there is not nubbin In the whole fled. In the heat of the day the fodder is twisted up like shoe strings and it Is now too late for rain to do 1t much good, if any. Young corn, however. would be greatly benefited by rain and with good seasons from now out would he ahle to produce fair crop Cotton is blooming out to the top of the stalk. but with seasons it would take on new growth and would produce a crop yet Gardens are literally burned up and pastures have dried up to such an extent that cattle are suffering In many pastures there is no water It is reported here today, however. that a good rain fell between Benton and Mont gomery, but the section contiguous to Selma is suffering badly for rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

A liz excursion of negroes c anne to Sell ma this morni1g frcm Meridian, and have been parading the city all day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

diers may look for most delightful time during the encampuaent of the End Regi-
 mont this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
LECKIE-oAR2ETT.

Two Popular Young Persons Are
 Married in Letohatchie.
 Letohatchie, June 30-(Special. )-Miss Edith Garrett and c. J. Leckie of Green vile were married last evening at the residence of the brides father w. M. Garret by Rev. J. E. Garrett. Miss Gar rett Is one of Lowndes Countys most beautiful and accomplished young lactes and numbers her admirers and friends by the score. Mir. Leckie Is connected with one of Butler County's most prou.i- nent families and Is a young man of sterling business qualities. The couple left immediately after the wedding for an extended bridal tour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

win Gait is expected home from Coder
 tonight. where he has been for the pas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
B1BB's NEW COURT HOUSE.
The Work of Laying Brick Has Bee
 Racnn

Centcrville June So.-(Special)-The first brick on the new court house has been. laid, but work is going on slowly as there is no water available. But very seen the contractors will pump water fIom the river. The pump Is now in. but ewing to some cause. 1t is not working we'll
 The weather is very hot and dry hore. There has been no rain for nearly two months. and as result crops are being injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
PROF. c. W. VAUGHN RESIGNS.
Quits Evergreen School to Go to Eu-
 faula.

Evergreen. June 30.-(SpeciaD-Prof. c. W. Vaughn. who has been a teacher in the Agricultural School here for the past two sessions and who was elected few days ago to serve another term, has re- signed his position here. having been elected Principal of the City High School of Eufaula. Professor Vaughn is a tal- ented teacher and is well fitted for the high position to which he has been elect ed.
 
 The third quarterly conference for the Evergreen charge will be held at the Methodist Church July 13 at o'clock D. m.
 The following delegates from Ever green Methodist Church nave been chosen to attend the Pensacola District Metho- dist Conference which meets in Georgi- ana July r to 20: Dr. W. F. Betts, G. ". Salter. Jr., J. D. MoOrer. C. W. Vaughn, c. T. Reid, J. B. Alrey. Alternates. NJ. B. Salter, H. B. Williamson. H. W. Dunn.