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Business Men Organize.

When they began to realize the situation
as thus explained the Lincoln business men
got together and by resolution decided al
most unanimously TO stand together for a
continuation OF the license system. At this
meeting there was a great deal Of orstory
of indefinite character. The speakers did
not dare to discuss the tax figures openly,
but everybody present knew what was por-
tended. They talked about 1t as a moral
question, but voted on the resolution as
a business proposition.
But to avoid appearing as champions Of
the liquor interests expression was also
given in favor OF increasing The amount OF
the license fee exacted from the saloon
keepers. Some difference OF opinion arose
whether the increase should be made in the
form OF an occupation tax, which would go
to the city, or OF an addition TO the license,
which would go to the schools. The ex-
else board took the hint quickly, and at its
last meeting voted to require a $500
license for the coming year, with only a
few mild protests from liquor dealers, who
seem satisfied that It is merely an election
blum. to be called in after the votes are
counted.
Appeal of PrOhIbItIOnIsts.
The new turn in the license campaign has
naturally stirred up the no-license people
for a hnal onslaught, and they have issued
a long address endeavoring to combat the
business plea OF their opponents. The gist
Of their appeal may be seen in the following
extracts:
The honest taxpayer is met at the TIRES
hold OF duty with the financial bludgeon
What shall We do for money to run our
swer should be: Raise the money by some
legitimate system of taxation and put aside
forever in civilized communities the de.
moralizing system OF robbing the family
OF the drunkard to pay our chool taxes"
Have no fear that the schools OF this city
will be closed, or even seriously hampered
II our people rise up and declare that this
saloons must go. But admitting for the
SAX OF argument end for no other pur
pose) that our schools would be closed fol
a portion OF next year, IL would be an
education OF itself, never TO be forgotten
and surely not lost in the march toward I
higher and grander standard OF public
Those engaged in the trafhc and thos,
who defend the present license system
insist that even II adopted the law abolish
ing saloons cannot be enforced.
II is a poor reason TO urge for the IN
| dorsement OF a business, that II you d
not indorse IL or tolerate IT, Il Will def
your laws, ignore your constitutional rights
supplant the ordinary powers Of govern
ment by its decree OF anarchy, thus settinI
state government 1t viii be a grea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
A LETTER TO OUR READERS
New Haven. Addison Co. Vt

DR.. Klmer e. Co.. Binghsmton, N. Y:
Gentlemen:-About year ago ! was
suffering from what supposed was rheu-
matism. 1t became so bad that could
hardly get on my feet from a sitting po-
sition. run down in weight from one
hundred and ninety-five to a hundred and
forty-five pounds. ! tried different kinds
Of medicine, but received little or no
help. / saw DR.. kilmer's Swamp Root
highly recommended for kidney trouble,
but never had any idea that my kidneys
were effected / thought / would try a
fifty-cent bottle of Swamp.Root and see
what the effect would be. l commenced
taking 1t according to directions and in
a few days saw that 1t was helping me.
I used the ffty-cent bottle and then
bought two more dollar bottles. and they
completely cured me. l have got back
to my original weight. one hundred and
ninety-five pounds. and am a thorough
advocate Of DR.. Kilmer's swamp-Root.
Very truly.
Feb II, 1872. WIN. M. PARTCH.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful remedy DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, sent absolutely free by mail. also a
book telling all about Swamp-Root IL
you are already convinced that Swamp
Root is what you need. you can purchase
the regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles at the drug stores everywhere.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name. Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, and the address, Bingham
ton, ". Y, on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

imous choice OF the clergy and there was
equal unaninity on the part OF the laity
soon afterwards the great Bishop Wilmer
died and two years ago today the conse-
Grafton OF Bishop Barnwell as his success
sor took place In the church Of which he
had been SO long the rector. From that
same church tomorrow his funeral ser
vices will be held and In the cemetery Of
the city ana among the people he loved so
well his remains will be laid away.
Bishop BarnweIl had given eminent sat
isfaction in the discharge of the duties OF
his sacred ONCE He visited the parishes.
mingled with the people. and WAS every
where the earnest, Woodworking minist sr
Of God. He exemplified In his daily walk
and conduct that the highest and man
Hest type OF man is the Christian man.
He was refined. earnest. cultured and de-
vout and It may. well be said that "a
Mrong man has fallen In Israel"
Ills family has been strong In the
Church, as four OF his close kinsmen were
bishops and three Of his brothers were
clergymcn Of the Episcopal Church.
Bishop Barnwell was married in De-
mopolis in 1879. and his wife and six chill
dren survive him.
The funeral will take place at 1880 to-
morrow morning in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
JELKS MEN AT WORK
PROMINENT sPEAKERs TO TAKE
THE STUMP.


Birmingham, July Especially lat the
headquarters OF Governor jerks, In thu
Metropolitan Hotel here. this morning, Y
was stated that reports from all sections
Of the state appear to be faverins the
new Constitution and willing to give II .
trial. Forces iii each County are being
organised by the friends of the Governor
and gratifying reports are beiag received
daily. The State Campaign COMMITTEES
waich viii meet asse Saturday at nesa,
will map cut a geasrai campaign piaa
ara snertiy after that meeting Proshinsat
speakers wii be paced In the field. IN
ms array will be lien, Richard n.
Clarke, John b, Knox, Hen, J, ii, bank
head, Jr., and Hon. 5ohn II, banEnead
sr., Hon. Tennent Lemax, DR., n, a., Cum
ningham, Hen. r. ID. Sanford, Cefenel
w, W, branaen. Hon. q, l. Cenaer, Hon
Terry Richards3n, A jerks rally will Ds
held next week In Birmingham.
The speech of Colonel W. III, benson
at the opening meeting of Captain Jonn-
ston's campaign last night at the Audi
torium, is being com .nented on mucn
hereaDouts. The frequent use Of such
terms as liars" thieves" etc.. has
caused much disgust to be expressed. The
speech OF Colonel Densoa is beiiev ID 70
have helped Governor jerks more thEn
former Govern v Johnston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

In the city of Selma In st. Pauls
Church. two years ago today. Robert W.
BarnweIl was consecrated as Bishop of
the Diocese of Alabama with all the Inn
pressive and solemn ceremonies of the
Episcopal Church.
Yesterday he died In the city where he
had resided for nearly quarter of a
century and where he was loved as no
other man in that community was ever
loved
Throughout the State of Alabama. and.
indeed. throughout the country this news
will cause sorrow and sadness. for he was
known and honored far beyond the
bounds of this State He was born on
the 9th of December lS49, and was in the
prime OF his life. Always strong and Wig
orous mentally and physically he never
appeared more so than up to the very
moment when he was stricken with what
proved to be his fatal illness. His ma
tive place was Beaufort s. C., and his
name is a famous one in that State for II
has furnished men who have occupied
the highest positions in the gift of it's
people. He was thoroughly educated and
graduated at Trinity College, Hartford,
Conn. In 1871. After two years study in
the Episcopal Theological Seminary in
New York City. he was ordained deacon
by Bishop John Williams in 1873. and
was ordained full priest in 1875, by his
uncle. Bishop Beckwith of Georgia. His
first charge was at Griffin, Ga. and was
filed with great acceptability to his con-
gregation for two years. when he resign
ed In 1876 on being called to Demopolis,
Ala. For four years he was rector of
the church there, and was greatly be
loved by the congregation and the entire
community.
His field was a constantly enlarging
one and in 1880 he was called to st.
Pauls Church, Selma. Other calls were
made for him. but SO greatly was he be-
loved there that he would not leave. In
1890 when it became necessary, on Bish-
OPP Wilmer request to elect Bishop Co
adjutor the Convention assembled in
Selma. But for Bishop Barnwelrs alb
solute refusal to permit IT, he would I'M
doubtedly have been chosen at that time.
His name was acceptable to clergy and
laymen and he alone stood in the way of
an election.
In 1898 he was called to ST. johns
Church. Montgomery He had then been
the rector of st. Paurs for eighteen
years. and his hold on the city seemed
to become stronger and stronger as each
year rolled by. His entire congregation,
the members of the city government. the
clergy of every denomination. and vast
number of citizens. united in an urgent
petition to him not to sever his relations
with his church at Selma. but to remain
where he was go universally beloved. No
man could have resisted such appeals. 1t
was never known whether he had thought
of accepting the call to St. Johns. and
in short while after the combined ex-
preston of the feelings of the people OF
Selma he sent to the vestry of st. Johns
letter of declination.
At the meeting of the Church Council
in Mobile in May. 1900. there was an cleo
ton to Ill the position made vacant by
the death Of Bishop Co-adjutor Henry NJ
Jackson. Bishop Barnwell was the unan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

making rapid progress as coal pro-
Queer. In 1900 showed increase of 500 $50
short tons. 1899, one of 1,05S,133 and 1858.
one of 6l4513, total increase of 3.205. 90
tons in four years.
The geological survey report speaking
of the future says:
Considering the record made in 1901 II
does. not appear as if the threatened in
vasicn OF the markets of Alabama by
crude petroleum has been realized, at
least to any detriment to the coal indus
try of Alabama. The continued and in
creasing activity in the iron and steel in
dustrfes created a demand for any coal
that had been displaced by the use of oil
and the action of the railroads In cutting
freight to New Orleans and other Gull
ports enabled the coal producers to meet
this new competition in this market
OF the States coal production 3,S49, 90S
short tons were turned into coke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
yELKs CLUB IN oPELIKA.
Members to the Number of eli Have
So Far Been Enrolled.

opelika, July 4-(Special. 1.-The sup
porters of Governor felix's in Opelika
have organized club with I'll members,
John B. Lyons was~elected President and
A. L. Dowdell. Secretary. These two
gentlemen are among opeiika's prominent
business men and are active and inftuen-
tial Democrats Nothing like a full cam
vas of the city and precinct has bee
made yet and many additional names
will be added.
The Club will make an active and earn
est campaign for the nomination of Hon.
w. u. Jelks and the endorsement of his
administration. They expect all who IA
vor the Acknowledgement of the negro.
the publication of the ballot and white
supremacy to support Governor Jelks in
this campaign. The keynote of the CAM
paign will be that the new Constitution
should be put in operation by its friends
and not by it's deadliest enemies. u
club was organized In Auburn the
other day by that sterling Democrat
Judge w. b. Gullatse and out Of seventy
three voters approached all but tire;
5oined the club.
Congressman H. d. Clayton is in ope'
lika today shaking hands with his con
stituents II Is not probable that Colone
clayton will have any Opposition. There
IL not an dDtGfs sITueF OF DSttSI LSthtOSk1
in Congress and the people are over
whelmingiy for him and enthusiastically
endorse his record in Congress. He has
faithfully and efficiently represented al
the interests Of his constituents and they
will give him the verdict, We'll dong
thou good and faithful servant" -
The Democratic Executive Commute,
Of the County, win meet Saturday, july
q, to take some action about the Coun
ty nominees. No candidates are an
nounced yet except Prof. ID. w. Bank;
for County Superintendent. and he vii
have no opposition, c. T. Griffin. fol
Commissioner, and Hon. L. r. Wheeler
for Representative. are being prominent
" mentioned.
The registrars have almost completed
their work. Over 200 voters have. beer
registered, all white except one. Th'
registrars have performed their dutie
faithfully and eficiently and Lee will b.
n white County in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
BISHOPBARNWELLDEAD
SUDDEN COLLAPSE WHEN HOPE
WAS HIGH.
Had Been Operated Upon for Appen-
dicitis and the Wound Was
Doing well--Will Be Buried
Saturday Morning.

Selma. July -tspecial.) bishop r. w.
Barnwen Died at the City InfrmAry at
3 o'clock this afternoon. and the entire
city Is In gloom.
He did not rest as well as the physi-
clans wished last night. after the opera
ton for appendicitis. but he was cheer
full this morning and was entirely free
from pain. His respiration was good and
his pulse strong and full.
The doctors attending him we're very
hopeful up to o'clock this afternoon
when there was a sudden change for the
worst. At that hour one of the profess
sional nurses at his bedside noticed a
collapse. She quickly gave him hyper
dermic Injection to stimulate his heart.
In a few minutes several doctors were
at his bedside and commenced to work
on him.
He asked very calmly what was the
matter, and one of the physicians re-
marked to him that from some cause
that they could not explain, a. sudden
collapse had come over him. He said
quietly that he wanted to know his con-
ditiop, and requested the physicians at
his side to keep him fully informed.
They examined the incison in his side
to see IL there. was anything there to
cause the sudden collapse. but there was
nothing. The wound was doing splendid
ly when they took off the handage and
made the examination.
Tho doctors are unable to account for
the collapse, except on the theory that II
was sudden giving way of his nervous
system, he being unable to bear the ter
rible strain any longer.
Bishop Barnweils wife and six chill
dren were at the infirmary when the end
came
Two years ago tomorrow he was or
daiued Bishop. In this city. succeeding the
lamented Bishop Richard Hooker Wilmer.
Bishop Barnwell was greatly beloved In
Selma.
The funeral of Bishop Barnweil will
take place Saturday morning at 1896
from st. Panrs Episcopal Church.
Tonight Mayor Mcleod issued the fol-
lowing:
Selma, Ala. July Gath. 1902
ITO the Citizens of Selma:
Death has never claimed from among
the residents of Selma man more uni
versally beloved than Rev. Robert w
Barnwell. Bishop of Alabama. His long
life among US, the purity and beauty OF
his life and character and his gentle
lovable. Christlikg spirit gave him q
strong and lasting hold upon the deepest
affections of all the people not only oil
| Selma, but OF the entire State 1t would
| be some expression of love for him ano
our respect for his memory IL at the hour
/ Of his funeral all places of business In
| the city of Selma should close that every
man, woman and child might have tht
| opportunity TO attend the funeral and
| pay a loving tribute to the illustrious
| dead, whom we all so deeply mourn.
"a. L. Mcleod.
|, Mayor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
REVIVAL CLOSES.
A Most Successful Protracted Meet
ing in Auburn.

ing in Auburn.
Auburn. July 4.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The pro-
tracted meeting which had been in prog
ress at the Baptist Church over two
weeks closed last night. The preaching
was done by Rev. H. G. Risner OF Roa-
noke. Large congregations attended all
of the services from the beginning to the
close of the meeting; and at the night
services the church was crowded. Fifty
one new members were added to the
Church and the interest and enthusiasm
OF all the members were greatly revived
and increased. Great interest was mani
tested in the meeting by the entire COM
munity, and much good has been accom-
plished. Mr.. Risner is a young minister
of great spiritual energy and power His
preaching is simple and direct but his
zeal and earnestness convince his audi
ence of the truth and power Of the relig-
ion OF Jesus Christ.
A collection was taken last night to
put a new flosr and new pews In the
church and to make other desirable re-
pairs and improvements and 797 were
raised. Several members who Will sub
scribe literally were not present. being
absent on account OF sickness or being
out Of town.
This great harvest of blessing arj
growth comes to the church at the close
of the first years service Of Rev. A. \
Napier as the pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
petitions in pankruptcy.

Estes q Brown, wholesale grain and
feed merchants on Morris Avenue. and
the Lakeview Stock Company. filed pc
tition in voluntary bankruptcy in the
United States Court yesterday afternoon.
Along with the papers was the schedule
of Joseph r. Estes. member OF the
$11.371.o4, with Mr. Estes's $500. The as
sets are given at s5t4 for the Lakeview
stock Company and s6.425 for Estes s
Brown.
d. Adler. merchant of Admission. has
fled petition In bankruptcy here. giving
liabilities at a little more than 10000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
Whitten-W wallace.

Florence July 24.-(Special)-Mr Oliver
P. Written Of this place. and Mrs, Re
becoa Wallace of Dart, Ala, were mar
ried Sunday evening at the brides home
The groom is "a years of age and the
bride is seven years his senior. Mr.. Whit
ten, the groom. was a Confederate sol
der and as brave a one, his friends say
as ever wore the gray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
ALABAMA COAL.
Report of the United States Geolog-
ical Survey.

washington, July 24.-(SpeciaL)-The re-
port of the United States Geological Sur
vey, made public today. shows that Ala
bama produced s.099.O52 short tons of coal
in 1901, the spot value of which was
slightly in excess Of 100000. The State
ranks fifth in coal production, being ex-
ceeded by Pennsylvania. Illinois. West
virginia and Ohio in the order named
The production in 1901, was the largest In
the history of the State. exceeding $780,
900 tons for the first time. 1t increased
TT per cent or 7o4.777 tons as compared
to 1900.
For several years Alabama has beer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
Pops Called Together.

L. H. vandergrift, who essays to be
the geners agent for the Populist party
in this state. has called meeting OF the
party to be held in Birmingham on the
Soth inst. The meeting Is to be held u
the Metropolitan Hotel and the object
OF the meeting is said to be for the pur-
pose OF recognizing the party and piae-
ing a State ticket In the field. No names
are mentioned as to possible candidates.
1t is not believed there is going to be
big crowd here for the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
Appeal from Brookside.

Mayor j. r. Tate of Brookside. a min
ing town fourteen miles west OF here.
" hitch was visited by destructive fire
day before yesterday, was In the city to-
day and made an appeal on behalf Of the
people who were injured by the flames
by having their homes destroyed by the
fire. for assistance. No less than nifty
fcmilies are homeless and the fire burned
them out of all the possessions In the
world The damage Of the fire Is esfi-
mated at between $4,000 and $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
Work For State Fair.

Active work has been sfarted preparing
the grounds anu buildings for Stats
Fair TO be held here from October 20 to
November s. j. A. Mcknight. who will
manage the fair rtates that prospects ar ,
fine for a big display.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

The Eufaula baseball team. played the
Troy team yesterday evening and the
evening before. Day before yesterday thu
score stood II to 0 in favor of Troy and
yesterday evening it stood to in favor
of Troy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
Academy e., :, Visitation
Mobile. Alabama.

Boarding School for Young Ladies'. SecAsaa
In one of the most heaathfui and picturesaa9
suburbs Of the city. Buildings spaclgus. wel&
ventilated and finely equipped A cpmpisxs
system OF steam heat throughout GrS4n64
beautiful and extensive. covering one hunarp9
acres.
Every requisite conducive to health, caa~
fort ana the highest attachments Of trus w0~
Curricuiuu broad and comprehensive. Mefhs
ods Of instruction thorough and practical
Superior advantages in Music, art ana sMM
Languages. 80.
SEVENTEEN Session opens Sept. u. fs0z
For particulars. address
THE ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
su-wed-ffi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

cietIes-are brought into the ranks An
excellent program is arranged Tor the
approaching session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

What has become of the old fashioned
boy who said when two men were quar-
reling, Let 'em fight; they're no reia-
tion?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
prcKrrs,s VOTE IS a,las.
Of Those Who Got Certificates only
1913 are Negroes.

OF Those Who Got CerttncareS OA1y
1913 are Negroes.
carroIlton. July a. Especial 1.-The reg
istration of the voters OF PiclSens County
closed yesterday Two thousand and tif~
teen whites and 1913 negroes received cer-
tificates total or 2,1sS. It 10 the opin-
ion of those best informed that about 200
whites have failed TO register. Those
who failed to do so had not paid their
poll tax or were afraid they could not
answer the questions propounded to thenz
by the Registrars.
The negroes do not seem to take mucn
interest In the matter and those who have
registered say they never expect TO vote
again, but want to be able 70 do 80
whenever they wish to vote Tor TREND
THE announcement of ex-Governok
Johnston has started a slight political
breeze, but your correspondent has found
but one Democrat in the county who says
he will vote for him. There h q small
number OF dissatisfied Democrats I'm tbs
county and all of these win stand bN
him. Many who supported him for sena~
tor are now outspoken against him 40
they are tired of strife, and wish uuie4
election The former Populists say they
owe him nothing. and will not vote fer
him.
The Executive Committee Of the county
will meet July % and win no doubt ordek
a primary election for county officers.
This will please most OF the candidates
and voters, but there are some people
in old Pickens that are determined TO be
pleased by nothing done by the Demos
Gratis.
Those Populists who did not vote the
Republican ticket In 1900 will come back
and vote with the Democrats; the others
to the number of 400 or 500. will go with
and remain Republicans.
~ The Republican, opulists are doing all
they can to reorganize their forces ana
get out a county ticket, How they VIII
succeed one cannot foretell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

The Limestone County Sunday School
Association will hold its annual session
In tho western part Of the county. at
Oak Grove August 90 and q. The Assoc
citation is undenominational and all So
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25
TO BUILD PIKE ROAD.
Committee Urges Steps ON Madison
County Commissioners.

Huntsville, July 24.--(SpeciaI.1---Th
Madison County Commissioners granted
an audience yesterday to a committee of
citizens from Eastern Madison County
who urged the construction of a short
stretch Of pike road to connect the pike
systems of Madison and Jackson counties.
The pike to.be built measures only two
and a half miles and 1t was shown by
the committee that 1t will be of immense
benefit to the trade of East Madison and
to the farmers of the Paint Rock VAL
ley. In that valley there are now 100000
bushels of corn, 1t is said, which will
never come to market. because the roads
ere impossible. The valley also has the
finest timber in the South and many
miles, of virgin forest.
Jackson County has no money to de-
vote to this enterprise and the people of
the eastern part of this County seek an
arrangement of matters so that the pike
may be constructed into Jackson County
by Madison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-25

If a man gets too fresh he deserves to
find himself in a pickle.