The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-05
HILL IS THE NOMINEE
MAJOR HARRIS WILL NOT EN-
TER SECOND PRIMARY.
Montgomery Candidate Withdrew
Just After State Committee Ad-
journed, But Chairman Lowe
Was Authorized to Act.

Isaac william Hill, Superintendent of
the Gadsden city schools, is the Demo-
cratic nominee for State Superintendent
of Education.
Maj. John G.. Harris of Montgomery
withdrew from the race yesterday after
noon, and, according to resolution
adopted by the State Democratic Commit
tee. Professor Hill will be declared by
Chairman Lowe to be the nominee Of the
party.
The withdrawal Of Major Harris was
not announced until the State Committee
had adjourned finally but the committee
had provided for such a contingency by
authorizing its chairman to declare either
candidate the nominee in case his oppo-
nent withdrew or refused to stand for
the nomination in the second primary.
During the closing session of the State
Committee the friends of Major Harris
we're in conference in the Office of Ray
Rushton. AS a result of this conference
the following communication was placed
in the hands of Secretary John c. Pugn
of the State Committee few minutes
after the committe had adjourned:
The Official Withdrawal.
Montgomery. Ala, Sept. 4. 1902.
Hon R. J. Lowe, Chairman Democratic
Executive Committee. Montgomery,
Ala. W. .-.--- ts.s---.-a 5ss.-s. ~.
Dear Sir:-The State Executive Com
mMtee of the Democratic Party having
published the official vote of the primary
election held on the 25th day of August,
it appears that the expression of the peo-
pie at the polls declare in favor of Prof
L. w. Hill by a plurality vote. of $500
votes. This is evidence of the wish of
the Democratic Party who shall be the
State Superintendent of Education for
the 7 alu
fully yielded to the will of the people
Not only this. but 1t is in evidence that
all teachers of the State. with but very
few exceptions. favored Mr.. Hills nomi-
nation, and gave him their hearty sup
port.
These facts, with others I might men,
ton, impress me that I should retire from
the race. and hence l now notify you that
my name is withdrawn.
"Let me add that 7 most heartily thank
the 21,S49 friends who gave me their sup
port, and reassure the Democratic Party
that l shall continue in the future to do
as have do: in the past-stand by its
principles and earnestly support its stand
ard bearers, in sunshine or in storm, in
trial or triumph. and forever hold dear TO
memory the trust and confidence hitherto
reposed In me as a State officer.
Thanking the Executive Committee
for its wise. just and prudent administra-
ton of the affairs of the last campaign,
and praying that the principles of the
Democratic Party may be perpetual in
this my native State, I am your fellow
Citizen John G. Harris"
The news Of the withdrawal Of Major
Harris was borne to Professor fIil by
his friends, who found him at the Ex-
change Hotel. He said 1t was a great
relief to him to know that he would not
have to go through another campaign.
He added that he had made many friends
during hts campaign and that he had
been treated with the greatest courtesy
by his opponents.
Sketch of the Nominee.
Professor Hill, the Democratic nominee
for Superintendent Of Education, has
never held a political Office. and has
hitherto not been well-known in Ala
bama political affairs He has been a
teacher since reaching his majority, and
is devoted to the cause of education.
Born In Auburn. then Macon County
July 25. 1861. Professor Hill received his
early educational training in the country
schools and at Park High School. in Tus-
kegee. He went to Emory College. OK
ford. Ca. from which he was graduated
in the class of 1880. securing the degree
of A. B. The A. NJ. degree was conferred
upon MIN Dy EMORY SOll6Be IN 1000
In January, 1881, Professor Hill began
teaching in Harris County. Georgia,
where he remained three years.
Then ne returned to Alabama and located
at Easonville, st. Clair County, as Prin-
cipal of the Coosa Valley High School.
In 1891 Professor Hill went to Spring
vile 10 take charge of the Springville In
stitute. At the end Of two years this
school and the Spring Hill School were
consolidated as Spring Lake College and
Professor Hill was elected to the Chair
of English and Latin In the faculty.
which position he held two years and
was then elected President of the College.
Professor Hill remained at Springville
until 1896, when he became Superinten-
dent of the Gadsdeu Public Schools. He
reorganized and graded the schools and it
is said has greatly improved them. He is
member of the Alabama Educational
Association and the National Educational
Association.
Professor Hill is a member of the
Methodist Church He is married and
has two children.
IF am elected as will be of course"
said Professor Hill yesterday afternoon.
Il will remove my family to Montgomery
and will serve the people with all of my
ability
Professor Hill said he attributed his
victory to the energy and loyalty of T. M
Jones. a brother of Mrs Hill. He has
been a member of the State Committee
several years.
Professor Hill and Mr.. Jones will leave