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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
WANT FREE DELIVERY.
Application for Route to Start and
 End at Banner.

Naftel, July 2S--(SpeciaD-The people living between the Alabama Midland and the Luverne Railroad, being almost with out any mail facilities, have petitioned for free mail delivery, beginning with Banner on the Alabama Midland. going west three miles, thence south to a point in the ueighborhood of Rradlyton, nine miles. thence east three miles to Helicon, thence by way of Fairview and N. F. Stoddard to Banner the starting point, distance of twenty-five miles. The territory herein embraced Is denseIy populated mostly by white people. who are frugal and Indus trious farmers willing and anxious to have their mail brought to them. It would not be an exaggeration to say that 125 to 150 families would be the benehciaries of free delivery in the locality described above. Almost every one of these bread
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Lightning's Deadly work.

Willie Blair. aged years. is dead. and Miss Annie Herndon, aged IS years, is in a dangerous condition, as the result or the stroke of lightning which went down steel rod of an umbrella which they were walking under yesterday at East Thomas. a suburb. Miss Herndon was going from Thomas to East Thomas to visit her sister. Willie Blair lived at East Thomas and she invited him to walk with her inasmuch as it was going to rain. The little box had hold of her arm. The lightning struck the steel rod and burned both the young lady and boy seriously The boy never regained con sciousness and died this morning at S:SO o'clock The young lady is being given every attention. The boy will be buried tomorrow at Pratt City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
A Roer. nenaral.

General s. Pearson, who was on General Botha's stan as Quartermaster General. In the Boer army. Is in Birmingham, making arrangements to handle in South Africa the products of Alabama cast iron pipe, iron and steel products. General Pearson has been in the United States on and on for about sixteen months. and during the last part of the war in South Africa came to this country to see what could be done towards preventing the British from shipping mules to their army in South Africa. General Pearson ap- pears to be very intelligent and in speak ing of the future possibilities in trade be- tween the United States and South Afr rica, said that the prospects were very bright He said that South Africa trade was s3 per cent of Great Britain foreign business and that the United States did but 6 per cent of the trade there In two years General Pearson be- Neves the United States can secure 4S or 50 per cent of the trade of that country. The fact that the mining interests afe heavy and that much machinery VIII have to be purchased and further that American engineers are in charge of the works should mean that much trade will come this way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Solid for Gov. Jelks,

Col. J. R. aStterheld returned from d visit of some days to Talladega In speaking of the Jelks sentiment in that county. he said:
 While I was in Talladega paper was taken around the streets by J. B. Graham for the purpose of getting the signatures of the Jelks men on 1t, with the view to organizing club in the interest of the present Governor of Alabama. met MT. Graham on the streets and he told me he then had about 200 names on the pa- per. Every man he had approached had signed the paper except five or six. They said that as between JeIks and Johnston they were for Jelks, but did not care to sign a paper just then, for some one else might come out whom they would desire to support. Mir. Graham told me that he had not struck but one man who was an avowed Johnston man. He said that he had inquired into his antece1ents and had learned that he was a new conner to Talladega and had moved there from some remote county and had always been a Populite. I think that Talladega County can be put down overwhelmingly in the Jelks column. I had talk with very intelligent gentleman from Pied mond, in Calhoun County. think he was minister, and he told me that he was for Governor Jelks. and from what could gather from him, his section of Calhoun is about as strong for Governor Jelks as Talladega County is going to be- From all can gather, Governor Jelks is going to have easy sailing in the northern end of the district, and think his triumphant renomination Is about as certain as anything hurnan can he"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Drought Has Had Disastrous Re
 suits in North Alabama.

i New Decatur. July zs.-(special.) )-For- est fires have been raging in some parts of the county nd considerable damage has been done 70 the timber. while much fencing and few buildings have been destroyed.
 On account of the severe drought the Lndergrowth burns almost like finder and in some places, 1t is said. the earth has been burned to a considerable depth.
 Near Reel postoffice a fire devastated a section of country three miles long by two miles wide, destroying much fencing and injuring the crops.
 , The saw mill of F. B. Orr. as well as a number of dwelling houses had mar row escape from the flames by the en- tire neighborhood turning out and fight ing the fire.
 This is the worst drought ever experi- enced in North Alabama. In many locali- ties the corn crop will be an entire fail ure and it is estimated that the cotton crop will be damaged from twenty to eighty per cent An different sections.
 The cotton plant is very small with but little or no bottom crop and the plant is drying up and shedding badly.
 Many share croppers'' will be com pelled to leave the farm and seek work in other vacations as their crops will be almost total failures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
DORTCRS NAME ADDED
PLACED ON THE JEEKs CAM
 PAIGN COMMITTEE.
At Headquarters It is Said That Letters from Over the State are Most Encourag-
 ing.

Birmingham. July 2s.--tSpeciai s)-tion. W. R. Dortch of Gadsden. has been ad- ded to the State Campaign Committee Tor Governor Jelks. Reports to the head quarters in this city are most encourag- ing. all sections being heard from. It IS given out that the letters show that the people are treating the new constitution as the prominent issue of the campaign, the question being whether 1t shall nave Q fair chance in the hands of It's friends
 The Jefferson County Campaign Com rnittee for Governor met today and out lined plan of campaign. An aggressive campaign will be conducted
 At the headquarters of Captain John ston at the Morris Total 1t was announc- ed that many encouraging letters had han receiyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Married on Train.

Washington Williams and Miss Ella Lane were married on an incoming Bfrm- ingham Mineral train this morning, by Rev. c. G. Miller, who happened to be on the train The couple got on the train at Village Springs and told the con- ductor that they were coming to Birning- ham to get married. He ascertained that a minister was aboard and told the couple of 1t. They consented to marrying on the train. The engineer in his overalls acted as best man and Conductor Brooks took prominent part in the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Swallowed a Locket.

Eugene Smith. the 2-year old son of Mir. and Mrs. D. F. South, died at St. Vim cents hospital this morning, as a result of swallowing a small gold locket. The baby had the locket, in it's mouth and a physician at the house tickled him. The baby swallowed the Iccket and this caused death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

the beginning to the end of the long pfo- gram The choir was simply grand Miss Bessie Graves. the same organist who was at the instrument the night the old steeple blew of. being at her post on this occasion to touch the keys and i'll the vast building with the sweet notes of the organ. under her masterfuI touch The solo of Miss Estelle Marshal. "A Dream of Paradie. was greatly enjoyed. and the deep. rich bari tone voice of John Creagh in 'The Song Heard In Heaven" charmed and pleased all who were crowded into the building. It was an suspicious opening of the new house of worship and this old church. which has been such power for good in this city and section. will now plume her pinions for new flights of use fitness in the new career spread before her in the unknown future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Mr. Conner on the Stump.

Sylacauga, July 2s.-(special. .)-Hon, B. B. Conner of Birmingham, was here to- day and made a speech advocating the election of Railroad Commissioners by Il direct vote of the people. He went from here to Rockford in Coosa County accompanied by George T. McEldery of Talladega.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

winners live from two to four miles from a railroad station. where they are com peIied to go for their mall matter. Col onei A. A. Wiley has already endorsed the .rn,,cation of these honest yeomanry and has fsled the petition with the authorities at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Local and Personal.

The Jewish congregation of Selma pre- sented e beautiful silver service to the congregation of the Church Street Metho- dist Church yesterday, on the occasion ot the opening of their new house of "or' ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
switcb Enpines Collide.

Two switch engines got together in the Southern Railway yards here this morn ing early and one engine was wrecked and a caboose burned Up. Joe Sims and Allen Lester. hostlers, were badly scalded by escaping steam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Memorial services were hel1 in St. Paurs yesterday over Bishop BarnWell' Rev n Linton of Greenville. preaching the sermon in the morning, and Rev. |. O. Adams at night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
A Noteworthy Letter.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va

July I5, r9oa- Mr. H. o. Murfee Marion Military Institute, Marion, Ala Dear Sr-In reply to yours of recent date asking something of your who have been with will state examination of the records of the students from the Marion Military Institute who have attended the University of Virginia shows that the majority of your as thoroughly prepared any entering this institution Dvrng the past years University h0s awordsd ma1y dcdd emca degrees 10 graduates Of tie Marion Military fnsvfs has 10 fhoss from any other college ths county, and adsmcdi and degrees 10 graduates from the Marion Military Institute than to those from any 0tbher college or university outside of fhs Sfdte of fKryi1ia.
 Allow congratulate you both on the high stand m scholarship which your have attained and the earnest sp of endeavor for better things with which you inspire them. Very respectfully, F. B. BARRINGER,
 Chairman of the Faculty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Jesse shavers. who made his eccape from jail here a week ago. was captured near winchestef. Tenn. Friday and brought back by Sheriff Austin. Caffey, who escaped with him. has not been captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

saturday rain came to the relief of sew erai plantations. but many parched fields yet need rain. A few favored spots in beat 15 can be found where crops have not suffered for rain to much extent. but as a rule corn cotton. peas and potatoes are cut off for.la of moisture. Fodder pulling will be the leading occupation in a few more days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
3,7o6 WHITE VOTERS.
Not a Negro Received Certificate
 in Marshall.

Gunterville. July 2S.-(SpeciaD- Democratic Executive Committee of Mar shall County convened Saturday and or dered a primary for State officers. to bt held August 25. under the rules laid down by the State Executive Committee county offices was not considered as no one has announcer fol the office except J. L. Ray fol Superintendent of Education. It iI likely that a second meeting of the committee will be called to settle the question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

The woodnnen of the World gave pie mic at woodviile Saturday. Fully 2.ooo persons from all parts of this and Mar shall Counties attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

The Board of Registrars closed tho books Saturday with total registrad dor of 3,705 all om whom are white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

A gentleman who came down the road this morning said that J. F .OBrien of BurnsvilIe, had a squad of hands picking cotton this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Ed McCreary. who had his arm cut on by train at the depot Saturday morn ing, spent a restless night last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Mrs Sam Kaufman, Mrs. Jennie Meyer and MT. and Mrs. Nathan Lobman of Montgomery, came down Sunday to at tend the funeral of Mir. Sam Hoizman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Rains are reported to have fallen 1T limited quantities several miles south oi the river yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Elwood Hewlett, handling a ha;hmeriess shot gun, discharged 1t. the contents max ing a painful wound behind the ear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Alabama Polytechnic Instttute.

Charles c. Thach. M. A. President. Enrolled last session 406 students. Faculty of IS professors, assistant pro fessors and I2 post graduate instructors. Offers six degree courses: Chemistry and Agriculture, Civil Engineering. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, General Course. Pharmacy, Chemistry and MetallurBy. Has a different laboratories, in which stu dents work regularly. Military exercise required of all cadets phys Tuition free to residents of Alabama: S2o uer year to non-residents.
 Students board with families in Auburn at So 50 to SIS per month.
 For catalogue address
 VIM o. sCROGGs. Secretary,
 Auburn, Ala tu-th-sa-wk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Gov. Johnston Is booked to speak at the court house in this city on Saturday next. on his arrival here from Linden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

It is estimated that Governor JeiSs vii carry Dallas County by vote of hve oi Xix to one over Governor Johnston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

The Y. M. c. A. team left this morning for Troy. where they will play a series of games with the team of that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
A LIBERAL PROPOSITION.

Buy 5 cents worth Of rolls or loaf of bread today at Dowe's Randy Kitchen, and get one estimate at the weight of the cake. You may win the 5000 in gold. Then, too, if the rolls and bread are not better than, you can get elsewhere, your money will be cheerfully refunded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

It Is expected that John F. Burns will make his public announcement as can didate for the Senate tomorrow or next day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Rapid progress Is being made on the foundation of the handsome natitorium at tue Y. M. c. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

D. A. Kennedy has returned from hii trip to Asheville. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Lewis Benish and Ludwig ErIenpacI left this afternoon for months trlp lc C,ai,fornts ana other Western States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Dave Sheldon is quite i'll with fever al the City Infirmary..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Walter R. Shafer and Dr. E. 5. Star have announced as members of the leg1s lature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

The best way to bring up some children Is with a round turn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

A telegram was received from c. w..
 Jooner yesterday at Washington. He reports that his son stood the trip well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

The Savings Bank threw open its doors for business this morning. c. M. Howard is the president
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

that far. He is taking his son to New York to be treated for the fall that he received when he was thrown from the buggy some time ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Bishop Barnwell Is said to have lief insurance on his life to the amount o 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Hon. James Miller of Linden was visi tor to Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

simon Patterson of Pineapple spen Sunday in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Tom Tinnerman had the fingers on one hand badly mashed down at the electric light plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Roan Ward has announced publicly that he is in the race for Representative from Dallas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Walter R. shafer left today for Allan ia. Ga. to be gone several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
DEATH OF DR. W. B. SMITH.

Was Candidate for Superintendent Of
 Education of Jackson.
 scottsboro, July 2s--(SpeciaL)--Dr. W. B. Smith, a prominent physician and large planter. died last night very sud denly. He had been solicited by friends to make the race for County Superintend- ent of Education and had decided to do so. He leaves a wife and several chil- dren. He was q prominent Odd Fellow and that organization officiated at his obsequIses today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

J. 1T. Lumpkin will lave in a fe days to join his wife at Waukesha.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Many a girl who isn't red-headed but pretends to be Is so smart she can fool any man about 1t till she gets married to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Mir. and Mrs. Watkins M. Vaughan ar spending few days at Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
University School MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. 10th Session Begins Monday, September l5.
 Work
 Insists diligence and honorable conduct.
 TESTIMONIALS.
TESTIMONIALS.

From University of Alabama. s.An Excellent Preparatory ySchool''
 From Auburn, Alabama.
 'sTt gives us great pleasure to state that these (Prof. starke's) students have given every evidence of exact, scholarly training in all depart ments of well organized fitting school.
 AT vANDER3ILT a representa- tive of this school took the highest honor in the academic department
 AT SOUTHWESTERN PREsBY- TERRAIN UNTvERsITY our repre- sentative won several prizes and last session secured highest honor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Colonel M. Meys sr and family are spend ing the heated term in Waynesvill' N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

Mrs. M. K. Jarvis is in Montgomery on a visit to her sister. Mrs. MeKiihiey
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
Ward Seminary I;I.::.: ...:..... ':.:. 1::.

97th year begips Sept g. Lllsrev couIees, aasl2 A
 Gloesitlsa cssliisalloa to Weiesey, Baitincre N1> 9as oosse. g:ss,sy. so a.llS s.iTs Hss sq1a,s '..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29
.DALLAS'S FIRST BALE
GROWN BY CAPT. '. F. o'BRIEN
 OF BURNsvILLE.
Classed Good Middling and Brought 10 Cents at Auction--Metho- dists Worship in Their
 New Edifice.
Advertiser Bureau,

AoVertiser Bureau,
 Selma. July 8. The first bale of cotton of the season was sent to the city today by Captain J. F. oBrien of Evansville. It was con- signed to C. W. Hooper and Company and was ciassed good middling. The bale weighed 74o pounds. The cotton was put up at auction. and was bought by J. w. Marshall. agent for 10 cents. c. w. Hooper and Company. added a cent to the price and the ware house in which 1t was stored allowed a cent more. so Captain o'Brien gets IF cents for the first bale. Five years ago the same negro who drove the wagon containing the bale brought the first bale 70 the city on July N. Captain OBrien has been the first bale man for many years with one excep- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-29

received when he was thrown from the buggy some time ago.
 Gov. Johnston Is booked to speak at the court house in this city on Saturday next. on his arrival here from Linden : Ed. McCreary, who had his arm cut off by train at the depot Saturday morn ing, spent a restless night last night.
 The Y. M. c. A. team left this morning for Troy, where they will play series of games with the team of that city.
 It is estimated that Governor JelSs will carry Dallas County by vote of hve or six to one over Governor Johnston.
 Rains are reported to have fallen in limited quantities several miles south of the river yesterday
 Rapid progress Is being made on the foundation of the handsome nautorium at tue Y. M. c. A.
 The Savings Bank threw open its doors for business this morning. c. M. Howard is the president.
 Roan Ward has announced publicly that he is in the race for Representative from Dallas.
 Tom Tinnerman had the fingers on one hand badly mashed down at the electric light plant.
 Walter n. Shafer and Dr. E. 5. Starr have announced as members of the iegis- lature.
 Bishop Barnwell Is said to have left insurance on his life to the amount of 5000.
 Colonel M. Mey sr and family are spend ing the heated term in Waynesville. N. C.
 Mrs. M. K. Jarvis is in Montgomery. on visit to her sister. Mrs. Mckinney.
 MT. and Mrs. Watkins M. Vaughan are spending few days at Shelby Springs.
 J. 1T. Lumpkin will leave in few days to join his wife at Waukesha.
 Hon. James Miller of Linden was visi- tor to Selma yesterday.
 D. A. Kennedy has returned from his trip to Asheville. N. c.
 Dave sheldon is quite i'll with fever at the City Infirmary..
 simon Patterson of Pineapple spent Sunday in Selma.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-04-22
SURRENDER OF INSURGENTS.
Includes Entire Froce in Lasuna and
Batanqas.

Manila. April 1S.-General Malvar
has Internationally surrendered to
Brigadier General Bell at Lipa. Batan-
gas province with the entire insur-
gent force of the provinces of Laguna
and Batnngus. General Bell says his
fBclrs) influence is insufficient to
quell the insurrectionary movements in
I'abayas and Cnvite provinces and cap
ture all those in the field who have not
vet surrendered, but Jalvar has or
dered the complete surrender of every
insurgent TO til" nearest American
force. General Wheaton, reporting to
the division headquarters. says that all
resistance in his department has end
ed and that the surrenders just an
nounced mean that the ports will be
opened and that the Filipinos in the
detention camps will be allowed TO re-
turn to their homes in time to plant
their crops.
General Wheaton is especially
pleased with General Bells care of the
natives confined in the camps. The Of
ticeIs in charge are held personally re-
sponsible for the quality and quantity
of the food served out and for the gen
eral welforc of the occupants of the
camps.
After securing the mountain passes
General Bell employed volunteer bolo-
men for protection against ladronism.
Numbers of Filipinos volunteered and
expressed the liveiest satisfaction at
the treatemnt accorded to themselves
and to their families who We're in con-
centration camps. General Wheaton
gives General Bell great credit for his
indefatigability in conducting the
campaign. He was in the field on
horseback, day and night, personally
experimenting the most arduous op-
erations.
The people of Manila are delighted
at the prospect of n resumption of
trade with the pacified provinces, and
are anxious to show Generals Chaffee,
Wheaton and Bell their appreciation
of the fact that the insurrection is
really over.
About $500 rifles have been received
by the American officers in Batangas
and Laguna provinces during the past
four months. General Malvar person
ally requested an interview with Gen
eral Bell in order to make his COM
plete submission.