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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Walter Bailey to Hang.

The Advertiser of yesterday conveyed the information to the people, of Dallas that the Supreme Court had affirmed the sentence of Walter Bailey. and had set August 22nd as the day of his execution. Bailey was convicted of the murder of Robert Hunter, another negro. The kill ing took place near Orrville, in the west ern portion of Dallas County. The evil dence went to show that Bailey was enamored of Hunters wife He had an agreement with her that he was to shoot him. Hunter and his wife lived in a cabin about quarter of a mile from Orr vile. It was a log house, and the victim was shot through crack. with SS- calibre pistol.
 When Bailey was tried and convicted In the City Court his nerve failed him when he heard the foreman of the jury say guilty. and fix his punishment at death. and he made a break for liberty One of the deputy sheriffs saw him as he attempted to escape from the court house and terrible struggle ens,ied. Other deputies rushed to his rescue and the negro finally overcome.
 Bailey's attorney has been circulating petition asking for communication to life sentence. and now that the Supreme Court has affirmed the sentence of the lower court 1t is more than probable that Governor Jelks will be asked to commute the negro's penalty to life Imprisonment A good many of the citizens of West Dallas have signed the petition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

The County Executive Committee met in Hayneville today and declared for a primary August 2nd The county is for Jelks first, last, and all the time. There will be some surprise changes recorded in the local offices, when the smoke of the battle clears away. There is no "nigger in the wood pile" to frighteH the people with and all seem to be cianmer- ing for change and cleaner politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

The corn crop will be almost total failure-owing to the lack of rain. Cot ton looks well considering the long draught.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

2. A Fowlkes has returned home from a trip of ten days to Asheville, Tate Spring and waynesviile. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Political Talk.

Much political talk is to be heard in Birmingham. It is the opinion of the majority here that the State Executive Committee will order a primary, though there Is to be nip and tuck fight with the primary people a little in the lead. There has been much speculation as to the nature Of former Governor Johnston's speech to the Confederate Vet erans at Holly Pond, Cullman county. on the Fourth of July. He said today: "I am going to talk to the old soldiers about the war. My reference to politics will be incidental. I will tell them what believe to be the present duty of men who fought so gallantly for principle" :"
 When asked if he would announce his candidacy for the nomination for Cover
 nor. he replied. "As I have already told
 you. my reference to politics will be ir-
 cidental."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

DO YOU WANT THE BESTs Ross's Antissptie Barber Shop iS the place to 60. Exchange Hotel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

IoeberSs in the North Atlantic usually annear about February 15, and are sesn more or less frequently until about June 1K
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Great.....
 Sacrifice Sale.

During the month of July, on account of taking stock August rst, which closes the first years bus mess of corporation, we will throw our entire stock of Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, etc, on the market at greatly reduced prices. We will sell good large size Upright Pianos for only $S75O beautiful Organs for SS5.OO and good new Drop-iiead of these goods are almost double. We positively will sell goods cheaper during the month of July than you will be able to buy them anywhere else or any other time during this year. Consult your own interest by investigating.
 We have the largest stock of Sheet Music and small Musical Instruments of any one in the State.
 Pianos rented purchase privileges. Tuning done on short notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

Mrs. J. H. Lumpkln writes home from Waukesha that it is so cold up there that winter clothing is comfortable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
NO TROUBLE IS FEARED
BELIEvED MINERS STRIKE
 WILL BE BRIEF.
Men will Hold Mass Meetings in the Various Camps to Discuss the Situation-Some
 Political Talk.

Birmingham. June 3o,--(SpeciaL)-Th suspension of work among the coal min CTS and mine workers beiongpg to the United Mine Workers of America. in Ala bama. begins in the morning. At the headquarters of the district organization in the Chalifoux building 1t was stated this morning that general mass meetings would be held at the various camps for the purpose of discussing the situation. The discussion will be on the carrying out of orders of the convention. which are that all work will cease on July 1st until a new contract has been made with the operators Many miners have betn, heard from and there seems to be satisfaction as to the course taken by the convention.
 telegram has been sent to President Joan Mitchell. Of the National organiza- ticn, asking that w. R. Farley. the Ala bama member of the National board, be allowed to remain in this State during the suspension to assist President Ed. Flynn of the district organization.
 While but three mines in Walker coun- ty have miners belonging to the United Mine Workers of America, 1t is expected that the miners who do not belong to the organization working there will show sympathy with the United Mine Workers and will listen to call; in case one Is made.
 There is general impression that ne- gotiations will be opened up on one side or the other shortly after the Fourth of July, if not before, looking to settle Eent of the trouble. Secretary J. L. Cleno announced this afternoon that the headquarters of the district organiza- ton among the miners would remain open all the time and that those desiring to present anything would be welcome. No one had approached the officers today looking to a settlement, 1t being under stood that the individual companies should they so desire would be listened to in the making of a contract and a resumption of work. The statement Is reiterated that some of the larger con- surners in the district have a good sup ply of coal on hand which will last them for few weeks Exactly how much coal is on hand in the district cannot be stated, but the railroads in particular seem to be well provided. !,
 Locally the suspension of work is not looked upon with dread, the belief being that the trouble will all be over in a couple of weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

DEATH OF MRS. M. c. HOOD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

J. w. Collins. Tax Collector of Hale county. passed through the city today. en route to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

The old Shorter home on College Hill. is to be rebuilt and will be made as near what 1t originally was as can be.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

calycstop ToNas, December a.
court M clyn aprcas Of the First dist
of Galveston entered inc following ordt
Affirmed: Houston East aud West TEL
Railway Company VS.. Mary Chnrwa.
from Hnrhs: Camille cline VI. John II II
borth. from Harris, Hipp & Key vs.. Guy
Of Houston. from HARRIS Ed Ernst vs..
Eastman Bros. from walker; David Bnsg
rs 4. n Key, from Liberty
Motions for rcho5ring refused; - LOUIS
Southwestern Railway Company oi leAaT
w.. =. y. Smith. from tn rohc.; ,harlef
ana Thomas linslcy vs.. 8. Is. Mcilhrnuy
ct an from Harris
ON, of Houston from Harris, American
Cotton Company W.. Mrs. ". W Fulllp'
Of al. from Burlpsnm; y. g. White ri 30.
rs ELIZA Glover. from Waller; Texas Jul
New orleans Railroad Company VIZ. Charles
i, Berry, from jefferson, Magnolia l'nra
Compnuy et al VS.. ChJrlU6 Ilnsley RI ll
from Harris: Galveston, Houston and Heu
dcrsou Railroad Company OF lNs2 IE. IN
Mercantile Company ct a. from Whlkeii
Texas aud Now Orleans Railroad Company
va H. " Barber ct nj, from Chambers
city Of Tyler ys. Il. Il. Jester * co" from
Motion 10 dismiss appeal submitted and
tnkcu with case; Maguolin Park company
ct AZ vs.. Charles IinSle} el al m iiafrls
Gases set fUr submission on December H.
1Dal. He'd Fry & CO. W.. Theodore Keller
from Harris. Industrial Lumber Company
M Texas Pine Land Association r. Il
from Hardin: $. c. Laas w. Mary Laas
from Washington; Paul Frlcke va. y. w.
Wood ct 81, from "4 Rlnna ct from
Hardin: n. ~ Gibson ri al vs.. DAME
( Nurfhv. from Harris, n NJ. Gibson 90 a
/ rs. James Murphy, from Harris.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
LEE Fed ON A RAMPAGE.
The Bottom Lands Of Louisiana Are Fill
inc With Water.

The Bottom Lands Of Louisiana Are Fill
ing With Water
Shreveport, La. December 4.-Red river
continues to rise at Shreveport and points
above II win 90 above the danger line
here tonight. and already the bottom lands,
Inhabited principally by negroes, are Aillng
with wator number ~ families have
been forced 10 leave, and as further
rise OF i've feet Is predicted for this place,
hundreds viii have to abandon their homes.
rhn gap IN the lcyrc nt Brghrr twenty
miles above Shreveport rs reported TO Poe
widening There appears to nc no. imme
diatc danger of loss of lifc, though thoro
Is ukcly 10 Dee considerable suffering. Re.
lief measures are being taken. snow and
rain continue to swell the rushing waters.
No fear Is entertained for the safety OF
Shreveport. sHvc IN those hollows inhabited
hy negroes into which tho water is back
lng. The water although close 90 the
danger line. is several feet below the crest
Of the embankment Captain Potter UNIT
ed states engineer, with a government re-
lief boat, will arrive tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
THE D. 0. c. OF TEXAS
MRS. CONE JOHNSON OF TYLER
ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Money Subscribed for a Monument 10
the Late Captain William Dunovant.
Contribution TO DoWliHn Fund.

Fort Worth Texas. December A.--Beforc
adiournng the seventh annual convention
Of the Daughters Of the Confcdcracy, Texas
division the following officers were elect.
cd: President. Mrs, Cone johnson Of Tyler;
nrst vice president Mrs scahrook W.
syduor OF Houston: second vice president,
Mrs. h. F. Eads Of Marshall, third vice
president, Miss Kate panau Of Ennis;
fourth vice president, Mrs. s. e. Buchanan
Of Dallas; secretary, Mrs. W. +. Lane Of
Fort Worth; treasurer Mrs. wharton
Bates Of Houston. registrar Miss Mollio
Conner Of Eaglc Lake; historian, Mrs 3
H. Watson OF WAXNhachle
Mrs John II. Reagan and Miss Duuoyant
were made honorary presidents OF the as
over Sioo was raised for the General Lane
General Winklcr aud Dick Bowling monu
mcnt and widow funds
Miss Duuovant sent the convention the
following message Ia response TO the tolc
gram and flowers sent her 10y the copveu
lion, expressing sympathy anu coudolcnct
ia her time OF sorrow zinc lovely uoNCT
so kindly sent ! prize ms messengers hiring
ING sweet incense Of patriotism TO NIT my
one hundred and fifteen dollars wat
raised Tor monument o. Joe placed Owe
the grave Of CAPTAIN William hunoNnnt
the brother Of Miss DuuoNpul
The convention decided 90 ASK Genera
Gordon aud General Van 2lnit TO not ap
point sponsors and maids to future Nationa
! conventions unless they hoinu2 10 th
I Daughters OF the tontcdorany rms Houoi
I was brought up by Mrs. Rosenberg oi Cal
/ weston.
/ Miss naGan was nominated FOR Arst nm
/ second vice president. but she refused T.
ran: finally her friends Insisted that Oh
/ take the third place which she NnWly did
I She was also mentioned for president Mrs
1 John H. Reagan vas nominated with Mr.
johnson Tor president. The vote was; Mrs
Johnson 1858. Mrs Reagan n Mrs, KcaEa
was NOT a candidate aud knew nothing o
/ the intention " her friends She mSe
that Mrs Johnsons election ho made uuun
Thc next convention viii be held in Hou'
/ ton
Tho delegates were rendered % receptio
hy the Commercial club Tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
STRIKE AZ saw ANTONIO.
civ Is in Darkness and Street CaI
d.,

civ Is in Darkness and Street Cars
Borrow Power.
san Antonio, Texas, December 4-The
electric lncmeu and station men IN the
employ OF the san Antonio Gas mud Flee.
trio company went on a strike this after
noon at . o'clock. As result the city is
In darkness tonight All street lights are
ont ana no other electric lights are burn
Ing in hotels. business houses or resi-
dcnces unless furnished from private
p'auts The street railway rs being oper
atcd from an independent plant.
The entire trouble 70 due, as far MS can
Ne asccrtaiuod. 10 the fact that the san
Antonio Traction company would not dis
charge r. G. Brown who occupied the poF
lion OF muster mechanic and supcriniend
emit of transportation, The president OF
the traction company was visited scvera
dnys ago By n committee Of electrical WORK
crs who demanded that Mr.. Brown be dis
charged As a result the traction com
uany's ghops were closed and another De
mand was made yesterday that the chop
hp Immediately opened, ga which demand
/ Inc company did not reply ana the striA
I was the result.
l 0facials Of the company state that thirty
/ Eve men struck At the cOmbany's hhop
/ there are possibly twenty men out.
/ The trades council Is 10 session tonigh
discussing the matter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

Austin, Texas. December 4--The follow
Ing proceedings were had On tho supreme
court today;
Applications granted: y. y. Willoughby
ct al w. G. W. Long, from McCuuoch;
Galveston. Harrisburg aud San Antonio
Railway Company vs.. Paul Ginther ct al
from El paso. , ,,,,,-
Applications refused: n. NJ. Wills. Va
T. =, Alvey II al, executors, from calves
ton: 81. Louis Southwestern Railway Com
pany Of Texas vs.. Rafe Brown, from An
gellna. Charles Clark, Sr., Of al vs.. duna
Adam, from Galveston. Missouri, Kansas
ana Texas Hallway Company 81 Texas ~
Mrs. &. H. Warner ct ~, from FHyciic; ~
I,0uis Southwestern Hallway company OF
TexHs vs.. g.. A. Duck, from Hunt
Certificate Of dissent answered Eugene
slbloy "a. Mrs. NJ. V. Hayes ct all from Vic
tofla.
Daniel from McLennan; II, Dulin va
Pearl Moore ct al, from Grayson,.
Set for December 49, state pf TaERs ~
James y, Hart, district clerk, from TIaTlh
Motion 70 transfer cause submitted Ant
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

local talent under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Guild FOR The benefit Of the public
school The play win be at the court
house Friday night, the 9th instant. A
large stnge has been erected for the pur-
pose and n good house Is assured.
One OF the biggest enterprises az the
times is now being looked after. II II the
establishment OF n rico canal from the
Brazos river 20 the Ang!eton prairie above
the town. This viii AFFORD ample water
from a never fnlliug source 10 water the
many thousand agrees " splendid rice land
on the prairie around Anglcton, Parties
with ample capital behind them are now
on the ground inspecting the route 20 Nc
taken. The heavy rains that have recently
fallen have not iniuted the rice stlll in
the shock, SO the rice farmers report
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
Gnliad County, Nems

Goliad, Texas, December 3.-The county
and precinct officers of Gollad county. as
elected az the November election, qualified
before the commissioners court today and
were sworn IN. An Of them enter upon
their duties at once, except the tax collcc.
tor. whose state bond has TO be sent to
the comptroller for approval. The county
officials elected bud Installed are; County
Judge Henry Shuper; county aud district
clerk J. H. Pittm0n; shcrim ana tux colec
Tor. James T.. Ppttus; assessor Of taxes,
William Seidel county attorney Ross H.
burke; county surveyor, Hugh l.. Tally
county treasurer, Emil Bergman.
bridge across tho San Antonio river, 20 re-
Mace tho one destroyed by the cyclone al
Nav is last The contractors are awaiting
"a finish.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
MICH STOCK DROWNED.

Tcxnrkana Texas, December 4 Five
miles Of the Tcxarkana and shreveport rail-
way has been swept away south Of this
place by the overflow Ia Red river, and at
Pickett the country Is under four feet OF
water All Of the insuars In Red river
bottom whore live stock have sought refuge
from the flood have been covered by water
and tho loss ~ cattle Is heavy. John Nc
Lean. a planter, lost his entire herd, con
sistmg of lGB head Of blooded cows. j. l..
Thompson has lost 1909 head ot STOCK. an
nnNnAtMInl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
HIGHER STATE COURTS.
Supreme Court Reversed The Case Of
S.bIey vs.. Mrs. NJ. J. Hayes
JUDGMENT RENDERED FOR APPELLANT.
Decided that the Sale Of the Land Was
as a Tract and Not by the Acre and
There Was No Fraud.

Austin, Texas, December s-Chlef Jus.
tlce Gaines Of the court answered the Qucs.
tlon IN case OF Eugene S;bley vs. Mrs NJ.
V. Hayes ct al. from Victoria county,
which came up ON certificate Of dissent
from the court 81 civil appeals, First su.
prone judicial district, at Galveston,
wherein tho chief Justice disagreed from
the majority Of the court, witch reversed
the trial court and rendered in favor OF Up.
pcllaut Slblcy.
This case originated as an action by
the heirs and legal representatives OF John
V. Hayes. deceased 30 recover OF Eugene
Slhlcy for an alleged gross deficiency in
the acreage OF land sold TO the said john
" Hayes IN his lie time by said Sibley,
aud whose purchase money notes therefor
the representatives Of Hayes had paid
without knowledge Of deficiency. The de.
fcndunt pleaded limitation. and said sub.
stantlally that Il there was deficiency IN
the quantity ot land the purchaser bought
with due knowledge and took the remainder
of whatever shortage there might be,
There was a trial by Jury, TO which the
court submitted both questions, aud u yer.
diet returned IN favor OF the plaiutiG FOR a
gross deficiency Of 3G4 acres at 81 per acre.
SI3S for which amount Judgment was ron
0prcd with Interest.
Il was shown that HAYES owned land
on both Sides W the tract he purchased
from Smiley, aud originally offered TO pur
chase from Slhlcy &C S3 per acre, bur
neither could agree as To- thC exact guam
tlty, Smiley proposing pt asst tp huNc Nc
surveyed. but luuly agreed 60 accept $1,000
which amounted to ntte mogc than g.
per acre
Hayes died the year following tho trad,
/ ana his widow paid the Siblvy notes with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05


pably wrong in his reckoning. II Mr. Ner
receives ,seyenty-two votes, Mr. Schluter
VIII receive sixty, and II MIR. Schluter re-
celYes seventy eight, Mr.. Men Will have 10
ne satisfied with fifty-four because thia h
all that will be left -
The real truth OF the matter seems 70 ho
tnnt they have both figured beautlfuilv. hut
reached wrong conclusions
u inc reason for this statement Is this,
rosenthtives-elect to the next ieglsla
ture are dropping Into Austin nearly everv
day to look over the situation befcrc tbst
body meets. In all legislItur the SETTLE.
ment Of the speakershlp question has Inc
lgnn OF why and comes first Until this
~ disposed or nothing else Is done, aud
not much else thought Of This Is moi
only the case whom the house ueets Int
Il prevailing condition for months before.
The interest in the contest d moi ron
nned 20 the members, hut extends 70 au
circles, especially at the state capItni
Even newspaper correspondents catch the
contaglon and have much to say on the
subject. When, therefore, member visits
Austin he Is not Intercepted ms to how
many bills he expects TO introduce aud
now many, times he thinks the constlt,.
non should be amended, hut who he OK
poets to support for speaker.
During the past ten days not less than
fifteen members OF the next house have
been In Austin. These were scarcely In
town before they were asked dozen times
who they were supporting in the contest
occasionally one Of the candidates would
be named IN reply In very large ma
iority Of cases, however. the legislator
would shrug his shoulders, give the ques.
tioner an uncertain. mysterious sort Of
look and say; Il do not know. They are
both good men and / have not made up my
mind as to how | will vote"
So while Candidates NcG aud schluter
i nj Ia d I..y.N #f..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

Austin, Texas, December 4--Tho news Of
Judge Tom Browns illness created much
anprcbrnsion among his friends 10 Sher
man A rcassuring message over the long
dittauco Telephone from Austin says that
Judge Browns condition Is greatly I'm
proypd and that bis rapid cOnyulesccncc Is
now confidently looked FOR
Ausfln. Texas, December A-JustIce
Rrnmn IA doing NclI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

Tho Agricultural aud Mechanical college
offers special short courses IN stock farm
ing, dairylng and horticulture, 20 bc given
during the winter term Of ten weeks be-
ginning January and ending March ~.
iOG3. 'lhr courses arc open To men II is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
ANeLEToN NEWS.
Biu Canal for Rice Farming Is Now
Under WAY

Anglcton. Texas, December "A very
cold norther the coolest OF the winter
reached here last u:glt Fears Of injury
10 tho standing cane were entertained, bat
as vet no damage has resulted but q g
very likely 90 he cold enough tonight IA
materially damage the cane.
The commissioners court is now In ses
sion. Nearly sH Of the bonds Of counts
officers have been approved and they have
entered upon their afneIei duties
The District skule" gill be rendered ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
Take oxIDINE for chills and Fevers
cure guaranteed.


New orleans. December 4The general
freight agent Of the Southern Pacific rail
road repofts a big shortage In the Louis
jsUa ana Texas rioc crop lie says the
ricc Industry will not thrive until re-
,iurocIty treaty With cuba IS arranged.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

AusHn Texas, December 4.-Hon. w ~
,ndarson ~ San Antonio, state purchasing
agent.elect, who succeeds G. g.
nt,r,t1,isri1e himself with .he duties OF tle
nffre Nlr. Anderson VIII not u@sulA. ino' ~
~ the dcpartment until the eApl'"u'N ~
tl,e form OF Mr. Dodge
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
Mice MARY freeman Burned to Dea,

MISC Way TTV-TTT"TT V70TT'T" - 0T'1VTT'
san Antonio, Texas. December miss
Mary Freeman, walking by an open char
coal furnace at her home this morning.
aouncee her skirts into tho fire and 30 a
o,onicnt was envelOped IN f0mes She ran
screaming into the open ana plunged Into
sn irrigation ditch. but not until she had
rscaiyed fatal burns. Her face and body
were fenrfully charred and 'aftS< the most
horrible suffering she died tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
Traoedy al Runae.
esterda!

Runge, Texas, December 4.-Yesterday
evening about $50 o'clock steve Rix shot
md killed his sister, vile Of otto Roeder,
wounded Rocder and was wounded BY
IN likely 10 die. Faulty troubles and Ri1
was drinking.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

The Kidneys are small nut Important or
ggne 'Thry need help occasionally. Pfickly
An pittrrs Is u successful kldney tonic ami
sreten5 regulator A r.. kleNing SOP Main
street crescent DRUG Store $40 Main
street, special agents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05

FIRST CLASS business for exchange for
farm ranch or city property iu one OF
the best towns 'u this State. t2B-ncre
rice farm on canal ucur E1gie Lake, tor
sale cheap n taken at once. we have uuy.
thlag You want In tho way of vacant lois
and nice homes. Have "A hrat class ranch
with beautiful Sroom house near lluus.
oliver Craustou * Co.. ~ Main, Il