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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
CALHOUN COMMITTEE.
Twenty-Five of the 90 Committee
men Present are for Jelks.


Admission. July 26.-(Special.)-The Coun-
ty Democratic Executive Committee met
here this afternoon Twenty-Five MEM
.bers of the Committee were present OF
/, the tvyantyssix. Chairman Henderson was
;, absent onsaccount of illness andnthe Com
mittee was called to order by Secretary
C. L~Quinn. w. H. Griffin was elected
Chairman of the meeting A resolution
was adopted providing for Democratic
primary election to be held August 70, IN
the several precincts of Calhoun County,
for the nomination of two Representa-
tives two County Commissioners and
twenty-six members of the County Elk
ecutiye, Committee. The following reso-
luton was also ADOPTED in the meeting
'Be it resolved. that our Senator and
REPRESENTATIVE in the Legislature De ana
are hereby Instructed to vote for the re-
election Of Senator e. w. Pettus for the
uniisa STA rs ESenate."
Another resolution was adopted as foi-
lows:
BE 1t resolved, that our Senator ana
Representatives OF the Legislature are
hereby instructed to vote for plh pro.
viding for the election Of the hailroa I,
Commissioners by a vote OF the people.
~ The Committee by a roll call OF foteS
unanimously Endorsed H. T. Persons lot
reelection as County Superintendent OF
Education. After adjournment poll was
made of the Committee and the result
was twenty-one for Jelks The one VINO
was for Johnston held a proxy. Inc
Committee meeting was one Of the most
harmonious eyer held in the County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

There was little race trouble at Cath
crime In wilcox County, last night.
Catherine is a small town just across the
Dallas line In Wilcox County. 1t seems
that negro by the name Of Bob Baker
was arrested for some trivial offence.
His two brothers. Will and Tom. arrived
on the scene about the time he was ar
rested and objected to handouts being
placed on him while he was being car
ried to jail. Bob was considered q pref
ty bad negro and the, constable was UNI
willing to attempt to detain him without
putting the handouts on him, and q
dispute arose with the other two ne
groes, and they made ugly threats about
what they would do II he was hand
cuffed. One word brought on another.
and finally the two negroes got SO threat
enlng that Mr.. KImbrough, q reputable
citizen OF Catherine, pulled down on the
two negroes with gun. They ran at the
crack Of the gun, but stopped and cursed
and swore and threatened to get up 9
band OF three or four hundred negroes
and come back in few hours ana ex-
terminate the handful Of whites who live
at the little village.
The result was, the half dozen white
men who live there slept all night or
their winchester rifles and shot guns
and II the negroes had attempted to carry
out their threats IL would have been 9
bloody night for the blacks. II was 9
night Of terror for the women ana chill.
dren Of the town, but this morning al
was apparently quiet In the community
The white men for miles around arr
docking into Catherine and the two OBJ
streperous negroes who attempted to IN
terfere with the officers OF the law Will
be arrested or killed II they have no
fied the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
HAAS'S NAME IS ADDED
MOBILE MAN PUT ON JELKs
COMMITTEES.
Chairman Thompson Selects the Men
Who Will Assist in Jqhnston's
Downfall In Jefferson-Speak-
ing Monday Wight.

Birmingham. July 26--(special.) 1.-THE
State Campaign COMMITTEES of Governor
jerks. held meeting here today and out
lined plan Of action for the campaign.
1t Is proposed to have an aggressive cam
paign. sismund Haas OF Mobile has been
added to the Committee. He is q strong
man and win give the Committee much
assistance.
indications are that the opening gun in
the felix's campaign to be fired Monday
night at the Auditorium when Hon. John
y. Knox OF Admission. and DR.. r. M. Cum
bingham viii be the principal speakers,
viii be largely attended.
D. A. Thompson. Chairman OF Cover
nor Jelks's Campaign Committee in JEFF
ferson County. announces the following
as the full Committee: N. w. Scott,
Mayor Of Ensley; e. d. Smith. Birming-
hams City Attorney; Henry r. Dill,
former member Of Legislature. East
Lake; C. A. Moffett. Birmingham. me-
chanical engineer: John @. Bradley, Bir-
fs1ingham. Clerk Of the Criminal Court;
J.. B. Arid, Pratt City. attorney; George
n. Morrow. Birmingham, former Sheriff;
d. ID. Courson, Birmingham. Railroad
man; William jackson. Bessemer, JUS
tice OF the Peace: j. III. Slaton, North
!, Birmingham, merchant; w. T. Kennedy
Bessemer, merchant; Jerry Fountain
Mary Lee, former Superintendent OF Edu-
cation In this County; ]. c. Golightly
Bessemer. mechanic: I. A. Brown. Dolo.
mite, former member OF Legislature; A
A. Randie. Bessemer. merchant; 8. NJ
Blake, North Birmingham. Deputy CLERK
City Court; J. B. Helm, Mayor OF wood
lawn; b. w. Brumley, labor editor Age
Herald; Henry b. Gray. County Treasurer
and Alderman; Adam Stewart. Mayor OF
Cardiff; w. H. Stanley, labor leader.
The Committee will meet Monday after
noon to plan the campaign.
q. M. Allen, County Manager for Gov
ernor Johnston, states he will Announce
his Committee Monday.
Captain Joseph F. Johnston will speak
at Hartsell. Morgan County, August l6
and at Decatur that night. Hon. Jesse
stallings Is booked to speak at Opelika
Monday night: at Tuscumbia, July 81; al
Florence, August and Lexington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
BENSON AT EUrAuLA.
Speaks in Interest Of Ex-Governor
Johnston,

Johnston.
EufAuia, July 2G.--(Speeial. 1.-THE FIRST
gun Of the gubernatorial campaign was
fred here last night by q speech by Col
onel w. II. benson In favor of ex-Gover.
nor Johnston's candidacy. The speaking
was held at the court house and the au-
dience was composed Of about i75 male
citizens quite q number of whom are
strong jerks supporters Colonel benson
spoke for two hours. He dwelt at length
upon the Constitution and said the icon-
vention was presided over by Hon. John
b. Knox and Mr. Knox favored the rail-
roads, appointing railroad lawyers at the
head OF every committee. He also said
that Mr.. Knox and other supporters OF
Governor Jslks had an object in 50 doing.
He said that General Pettus would be re-
turned TO the Senate and he was getting
old and would probably die and Mr.. Knox
would fall heir to the Senatorial plum.
He ridiculsd Governor Jelks on the pri-
mary plan and said the primary was or
iginated by the Observation-Disclosures
last November and Governor Jeiks was
afraid to indorse II until he consulted ana
saw that II met his purposes He said
that he wanted II distinctly understood
that he was assaiiing Governor Jelks's
poiiticai career only, Governor Jelks's
brother married his wife's sister and they
were the purest and best women on earth.
He said that personally Governor Jelks
Is well bred, he came from good stock
and fine blood and at this point the
speaker came In for the heaviest applause
he received during the evening. :.
He spoke of the Railroad Commission
and said the Constitution favored 1t as
1t now stood and those who favored the
Constitution were bound by solemn
oath to uphold II.
1t il not believed that Colonel Denson's
speech made any votes for the ex-Gov-
ernor. and 1t was very evident from the
crowd that greeted him and the lack OF
enthusiasm that this city at least can
be put down with safety In the Jelks
column by a good majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
The Queens Clocks.

Queen Alexandra is so passionateiy
fond of clocks that she has some 800 Of
them-small. large, fancy and piatTl-at
Sandringham. Curiously enough, these
have always been kept half an hour fast
60 humor the king, though the custom Is
supposed to be handed down from the
famous Earl of Leicester.
The finest collection in the world Ia
supposed to be at Buckingham palace,
the humber of clocks there being consid-
erably over 500. while Marlborough
Hoase Is believed to boast 3 collection
OF some 100.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
=. w. M'cRARY HAS HAND CUT
OFF BIZ TRAIN.


Advertiser Bureau.
Selma. July u.
At the depot At o'clock last night. a
well-known selmaia lost his left hand.
AS the north bound cannon-ball from Mo-
lille to Birmingham came in, r. W. Nc
Crazy come 70 the depot to board II for
for point north- The train stopped for
only "a few seconds and Mr. Mccrary
ran toward II az fast as he could in the
hope Of boarding It. He got on tine rear
platform Of the sleeper. ana finding the
door locked alighted and tried to run to
the csrdn frontsufzssssli as he was rum
ming uprsthe track and threw out his
left hand to catch himself when one Of
the wheels Of the sleeper passed over II
almost severing the hand from the wrist
He sufferer excruciating pain and was
taken to q doctor as soon as possible
and the hand was taken or. Mr.. McCrary
10 well known In Selma and has q great
many friends. He had an accident policy
In o good company. and will set $500 for
the loss Of his hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

From Brompton, a small station in st.
Clair County, comes the report of the
finding of the dead body of Bob Fulmer.
a well-known young man, at that place,
one night this week. The body was
found' by some young men and ladies re-
turning from a social affair. Fulmer's
thoat was cut from ear to ear and a
track of blood led from beneath a guano
house 100 yards off to the place where
the body was found. 1t Is believe that
the mans throat was cut under the house
and that ne made his way out and fell
dead. In the pockets Of the dead man
weer found some burglars tools. but this
Is believed to have been a ruse In a
pocket was found letter from woman
in the neighborhoed which is believed to
have been the cause Of the murder. Full
naer had large family connections In that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

more than two or three which are &C
tually specifics and without doubt the
most reliable Is Peruna. 1t always cures
when faithfully and conscientiously used.
II not only cures catarrh Of the head ana
throat. but catarrh Of the stomach. liver
bowels, bronchial tubes. lungs,
and In fact any of the organs of the hu-
man body.
II is indeed a dreadful case Of catarrh.
wherever located, that Peruna cannot
cure. or at least greatly help. 1t may De
procured at all the drug stores and 1t
should be given faithful trial by those
who have tried in vain elsewhere to ger
relief.
A book on eatArrh and catarrhal dis
eases of GA Instructively illustrated pagea
will be sent free to any address oy The
Peruna Medicine Co.. OF Columbus. 0.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna,
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving 2
full statement Of your case. and he Will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address Or. Hartman, President OF The
Hartman sanitarium, Columbus. o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
CaRaa WiII Leave State.

Judge A. e. cahfee. member Of the
State Railroad Commission. who an
nounced his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomination in the
primaries next month. will not push his
candidacy. He will not even remain in
the State during the campaign. He says
that he will not withdraw from the race,
but II any man wants to vote for a good.
old-fashioned Democrat. a vote can be
thrown away. He states that he an
nouneed for the purpose of vindicating
himself and his position taken when edi-
torial writer in The Albanian He will
leave next week for Asheville. N. c., for
his health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

These designations as General Yard
Master in Birmingham for various rail.
roads were noted today: james Wachter
with Louisville and Nashville, effective
August 1, to be succeeded by c. ]. Men.
asco, and B. w. Crook. Night Yard Mas
ter; e. W. Frazer, with Alaoama Great
Southern Railroad, effective August /. tc
be succeeded by w. T. Eason. now assist.
ant; D. L. Wachter. with Southern Rail.
way, effective at once. succeeded by 9. L
Bowers Of Joliet. Ills. James Wachtei
will return to Mobile, from whence HI
came. 2. w. Fraser will take up his To-
connective work between Chattanooga and
Meridian again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Tuscaloosa. July 2s.-(speciaL)-Hen
william B. oliver. Chairman Of the Coun-
ty Executive Committee. announces that
a Democratic primary election VIII De
held in each precinct in this County Au-
gust rs. for the nomination OF Demo
cratic candidates for the Legislature,
County superintendent Of Education,
County Court Judge and for the election
OF one member Of the County Executive
COMMITTEES from and by each election pre-
cinct in the County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

vicinity ana an investigation into the
horrible crime Is being made. For some
time gang Of burglars has been break
ing into stores around and In Brompton.
Az soon as the body of Fuinier was found
many jumped to q conclusion that he had
been murdered by some OF these burglars
ruse. There IL u firm belief that q wo-
man Is at the bottom and the finding Of
the letter may solve the mystery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
Negro Drops Dead,

Evergreen, July 1s-(speciaD-Will
Watts, a negro about IS years old. drop
ped dead in the McCreary drug store this
morning about IL o'clock. He had for
some time been suffering from heart dis
ease and had gone to the drug store for
treatment. While being examined he drop
ped dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
JEIKs MEN AT WORK.
Tremendous Club Has Been Organ
ICED in Athens.

Athens, July 26.-(Special)-A large
gathering Of Democrats assembled at the
court house in this place today TO or
ranize a Jelks club. Erie Pettus was
selected as chairman and made patriot
ic speech, which greatly enthused those
present. H. =; Thach was chosen secre-
tary and Captain John A. Turner. vice
president of the club.
The scIub is the largest ever organized
In Athens. The Democrats of the county
are aroused and will give an immense
majority for Jelks in the approaching
primary The county was overwhelming
" for Morgan against Johnston In the
Senatorial race and sentiment has NOT
chsnged since.
A campaign COMMITTEES. consisting OF
two men from each beat In the county
was authorized today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
Local Politics warming Up.

Walter r. Shafer has announced that
he is in the race for the Legislature ana
Is out among the sovereagns asking Tor
their votes. Mr.. Shafer is well equipped
for member OF the Legislature and 1t Is
conceded on all sides that he will be one
of the three men who will be sent TO the
lower House. DR.. z. 3. Stars name Il
also suggested as a possible candidate.
He is a bookkeeper and a. the Legisie-
ture meets at q busy time OF the year
he may not be able to get on to attend
TO the duties. He Is an eloquent speaker,
a bright man, and would be generally
acceptable TO the people. Walter shafer
and DR.. Starr, IL they run. will express
themselves as being In favor Of the cleo
ton of the Railroad Commission by the
people. Calvin Young. ST., as In fact
all the candidates. have come out on
that platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
Adopted Primary Plan.

The Seventh Congressional District Ex-
ecutive Committee Of the Democratic
party met here today and adopted the
primary plan OF making a nomination for
Congressman Ia that district. Congress
man J. L. Burnett has no opposition for
the nomination, as far as can be learned,
end will in all probability get the nomi-
nation again with ease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
On a Fishing Trip.

Fort Iavis. July 26.-(specisL)-The fol-
lowing who came out last Monday from
Union Springs to spend week camping
near here returned home last night. The
following composed the crowd: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. s. Caldwell, Mr.. and Mrs. o. c.
Moore. Chaperones; Misses Edwards An
derson MAY and Bess Hanson. Moore,
parsons. Caldwell. Mckay, Harris of
Union Springs, Miss Leak and Mrs. Clark
OF Montgomery, Miss Holmes OF Pensa-
cola. Miss Hall Of Midway Messrs. Nc
Kay, Brown. Reese, T. and Robert Ghol-
ston' Edwards Of Union Springs, Perry
OF Roba, Dobbs Of Armstrong, l.. b.
Roberts of Fort Davis.
They had a splendid string band and
the time was spent in dancing, trolling.
fishing and other amusements. They all
reported a most delightful time.
Everybody around here seem to be for
JeIks for Governor.
Farmers say they have best crops they
have had in several years
- ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

primary on the same plan as the state
primary. Every member was present.
The Committee adopted unanimously a
resolution endorsing Senator Pettus and
urging his reelection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
JOHNSTON LOSING STRENGTH.
HIS Montgomery Speech Has Lost
Him Votes in Lowndes.


Letohatchie, July 2s.-tSpecial. )--Since
Ex-Governor Johnston's recent Montgom-
cry speech. canvass Of this place shows
nine out of eleven who read the effort
pronounced 1t In unmeasured terms as
being the weakest and most disgusting
utterance that ever fell from the tips Of
a man aspiring to the high office OF Gov
ernor.
A man here from Butler county says
that out of a family OF three brothers he
was the only Johnston man. lie, prior
10 a few days ago, had never seen john
st IN. Last week this man was invited
b. Lee Long to a little spread and met
the Ex-Governor That meeting made a
vote for JeiIs as this man declares he
was never more disappointed In his life.
The ''Alabamian." Johnston's paper, Is
receiving large free distribution In this
county but this is loss to the paper as
old Lowndes Is tooth and toenair' toT
Jelks.
The town, 80 far as visiting young la
dies are concerned. has the appearance Of
a summer resort. 1t would not do to
tern, H. a watering place az most, OF the
wells and cisterns on account Of the Iona
drought have given out and stock has 70
be carried miles to the creeks Tor water
This immediate neighporhood has had
no rain In months. Old corn Is ruined
and many Of the farmers are cutting
and shocking II.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
A DURABLE DISEASE.
Chronic Catarrh is Pronounced Cur
able by DR.. Hartman.

able by DR.. Hartman.
There are almost countless numbers
of remedies said. to cure chronic eatarrh.
The NEST of these are of no, use what
ever, and worse than useless, being ac-
tually harmful. A few are SUCCESSFUL In
q small number Of cases-those which
are very slight and easily durable
cases which might perhaps get well by
simply taking care not to catch cold
again.
But Of all the vast multitudes Of medi-
eines IL cannot be said that there are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
rourth pistrict oommittee.

Calera. July 2s.-(Speeial.l-The Demo
cratic Executive Committee for the
Fourth Distriet met here and ordered a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
WgToonce was

CONGRESSMAN Pelham, Of Virginia.
Ex-Congressnans C. Pelham, Of Ban
croft. Va, writes
my sister-in-law has been suffering
from catarrh of the throat for a consid-
ersable time She, has been using BerunA
for about one week, and 10 mapifestiy
improved. / believe. 1t Is an, excellent
remedy for catarrh." c. PELHAM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
Predicts s2b Pig Iron.

]. w. Mcqueen. Secretary-Treasurer Of
the sloss- sheffield Steel and Iron Com
pany. has made a prediction that No.
and No. foundry iron would be selling
for SIS per ton. immediate delivery, by
January 1. Mr.. Mcqueen Is one of the
best iron men In the entire South, and
ne has been studying the conditions of
the iron market and tine future prospects.
He Is In position to make predictions.
Spot iron right now Is bringing $50 and
so per ton in some quarters. ana very
little Is to be had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Ex-Governor Joseph r. Johnston was
here attending Bishop Barnwell's funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
Republican Committee.

The State Republican Executive Com
mittee will meet In Birmingham next Sat-
urday for the purpose Of taking steps
looking to participation In the election
in Alabama In November. According to
Chairman Vaughan there 10 some chance
for a Republican ticket this year and eff
forts will be made in that direction. With
fair elections, as lie promised. Mr. Vaughan
is Of the opinion that a ticket with good
men on it run by the Republicans would
not be aIniss. A meeting of leading Re-
pubiIcans Of the two factions existing in
the party will be hald in Birmingham
next Friday when efforts will be made
to bring the two factions together and
conciliate differences. Ignatius Pollak of
Montgomery. will probably be chosen as
Chairman, vice William Vaughan, who
will give In to him. Mr.. Pollak Is said
to be the candidate for the position of
Chairman who will be more favorable to
both sides than any one else.
The call for the Committee meeting
next Saturday and the requests for the
conference on Friday will be sent out i'm
mediately.
Who win be named to lead the ticket
for the November elections is not YET
mentioned nor are there any surmisei
made. The bringing together Of the two
| factions appears to be the greatest de
sire on the part Of many 50 far.
Coal Mines to Resume.
The coal mines at Belle Ellen in Bib
County, will resume operations on Mon
day after a suspension Of work since
July 1. The mines have daily output
| of about eighty-hve cars a day or some
| thing like 1850 tons. There is a grea
demand for this product and President
| II. L. Badham Of the Bessemer Land and
4 -
| crate the mines, says that there will b.
steady work for some time to come II thu
miners want 1t. He said this morning
| that the Company was anxious to have
| the production at its best capacity jus
| as quickly as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
What Will Make a Busy Week
~. at the -.
A. NACHMAN
STORE

Half of the original price on many things OF
supreme usefulness is given to you in your trading
here. Double the amount of business for the
closing week of July will be the point we're aim
ing at If you can appreciate the value, the worhi
ness and extremely good taste, of fashionable
clothes, ready to wear for stylish women, nlisscs
and chdrcn--you won't fail to pay early visit
to this store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Emil ]. schweizer. has returned from
a visit to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Before admiring q girls hands. because
they are soft and white. ask to see her
mothers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

w. B. Craig is out. after a severe ILL.,
ness. He will announce for the Senate
tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

II you want to retain your belief that
this is the land of the free, don't get
mixed up in politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

skull. and otherwise maltreated her. but
not before she had broken bottle over
his head. He was arrested and lodged in
iail end was in a comatose state all day
Yesterday. This morning he regrets the
AFFAIR. having somewhat recovered from
his Jag and stunning blow administered
him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Frank Sherman c. Is champion Foe
champion
recently received % the re-
rnna1 o
years distressing case q
tried everything prescribed ana ADVISED .0r ~ ~
- ;af until tried invaluable medicine mas
ali traces disease and WISH 20 aoa my
tesumOny In la"Oi u o ~ FRANK SHERMAN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27

Ice Cream, pure and favored with
fresh fruits, SO cts per quart. The
Noe Redit. Phone sol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-27
NO PLACE TO HOLD COURT.
Centerville May Not have a Fall
Term This Year.

Centerville May Not nave a Fall
Term This Year.
Centerville. July 2s.-(speciaD-The In
dications are that Centerville will have
no fall term of the Circuit Court. The
old court house has been torn down and
a new one Is being erected. and as there
Is no very suitable place for holding the
fall term, 1t is said that 1t will be dis
continued until the new house Is ready
for occupancy. The work on the new
court house is being pushed.
From present Indications the Johnston
people in this county are losing out and
Governor Jelks's cause is growing in IA
vor. Jelks ought to carry this county
by a handsome majority. So far there is
no candidate on the Johnston wing for
the Legislature. though there is talk Of
some one being brought out. There is
some talk of Rev. w. G. Hubbard, who
was defeated by Hon. C. c. Collier a few
years ago.
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