The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-07

the commute was brought on when COlo- mel Mallory's name was endorsed, for, if any one had introduced a resolution endorsing the candidacy of Major Scott, the Johnston bubble would have been bursted and the whole State would have known how the Democratic Executive Committee of Dallas stood as between the two candidates for Governor. And In saying this, there is no intention of re- fiecting on Major Scott, for he is per- sonal friend of the writer and is one of the most popular citizens of Selma. It Is generally understood here that if Gov ernor Johnston succeeds in his effort to be Governor that Major Scott will be- come a candidate for Adjutant-General of Alabama, a position he sought when Governor Sanford appointed Col. W. W. Brandon.
 From the best information that your correspondent can gather, the Johnston men are doing the most screaming in this section of Alabama, but the Jelks men are the most confident and believe that he will sweep Alabama by a tremendous majority, and that Governor Johnston will go down in defeat as he did before Senator Morgan. Information received here yesterday was that Hale and Perry are both safe in the Jelks column.
 Here is the resolution adopted at yes- terday's meeting of the committee, en- dorsng Gen. E. W. Pettus:
 Be it resolved by the Democratic Ex- ecutive Committee of Dallas County that the course in Congress of Senator Ed mund w. Pettus is hereby most heartily commended and that speaking for the Democrats of his home county. without exception, he Is presented to the rest or the State as being the best qualified Dem ocrat at this time to be sent to repre-
 tot t,.t ha ia of ha States.
 Be it further resolved, that in his steadfast faithfulness, his unswerving loyalty and his tireless efforts for the welfare of his State. he has borne out only what his people claimed when he was elected to the high office of Senator six years ago, and his reelection will be honoring Alabama at the same time 1t honors him."
 Hon. Sydney J. Bowie was endorsed for Congress in the following resolution:
 Recognizing the eminent fitness and ability of our worthy young Congress- man, Hon. Sydney J. Bowie. and the many services ne has rendered his dis trict and especially Dallas County, since he became member of Congress,
 Therefore be it resolved by the Dem- ocratic Executive Committe of Dallas County that this committee most heartily recommends the Hon. Sydney J. Bowie to the Democrats of the Fourth Congress sional District of Alabama, as fit and suitable person to represent the said Fourth District in the halls of our Ma tionai Congress, and that we herewith tender him our hearty congratulations upon the work which he has heretofore accomplished for the good of the district. and that we extend to him our united and
 l.s- al.,- tf.x,. to succeed himself in the office which he now holds.
 What disposition Dallas County will make of her old court house. since the new one was erected is a question that has been discussed a great deal. It is wanted for the public schools of Selma, and the following resolution. which ex- plains itself, will be submitted to the voters at the approaching primary on Au- gust %:
 Whereas, no cause appeals more to the State than the education of the boys and girls of her citizenship. and,
 Whereas the County of Dallas is pos | sessed of an old building admirably | adapted for school purposes and which if | sold will bring but a bagatelle in com | parison with the benefits to accrue if | converted into a high school from which | a stated number of free scholarships will | me annually bestowed therefore. be it
 Resolved by the Democratic Executive | Committee of Dallas County, that for | the purpose of ascertaining the willing | ness os the people of the county for the | Court of County Revenues to sell to the | Trustees of Dallas Academy. at a nomi- nal cost, the old court house lot and that upon the ticket to be voted at the forthcoming primary shall be placed the following:
 "'For Practical Donation of Old Court House to Dallas Academy
 Against Practical Donation of Old Court House to Dallas Academy
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