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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
DIED IN GREAT AGONY.
W. F. Parrish Succumbs After Being
Released from Jail.

1S10dSSu IIOh SdLAs
Gadsden, July 31.-(Special. Wv. F.
Parrish has been arrested and placed in
Jail on the charge of stealing a mule and
a buggy. Parrish is a jeweler by trade
and formerly lived here, where he was
in business. For the past month he has
been in and around Alfalfa. A mule and
a buggy belonging to Sim IN Conn, or
Cedar Creek Beat, was stolen from At
ITALIA one morning last week between day
light and sun up, and Parrish was charg-
ed with the crime. 1t seems that the
buggy broke down and Parrish offered
country blacksmith $50 to make him a new
pair of shafts, but ne refused. The mule
was found in the woods near Alfalfa tied
to a tree. Parrish was arrested and
placed in jail, but later made $500 bond
ard was released. Parrish is said to have
been on a spree ever since last Christ
mas and had. been driking from quart
to half a gallon of whislzey daily, besides
using morphine and his mind was de-
ranged. He was without whiskey two
DAYS and when he was released he was
at once taken i'll and died Wednesday
afternoon at the johnson House in fear
full agony.
He was a son of Rev Mr.. Parrish.
Presiding Elder of Tuscaloosa District,
and brother of H. B. Parrish, the
in Birmingham last Monday.
Chief White and Captain Of Police
Thornton, have aided the police of At
lanta to locate a gang of thieves. For
some time robberies have been commit
ted in Atlanta to which the police were
unable to find clue. Finally they learn
ed that some property was given TO a
Gadsden negro who was there on a VISIT
to dispose Of in Gadsden. The ofncers
here were notified and located the negro,
recovered two gold watches and learned
the name and location Of the Atlanta
gang. The Atlanta officers were notified
| the negroes were arrested, and con-
siderable property was recovered. The
| Atlanta chief has written letter to
| Chief White complimenting the Gadsden
force. for it's efficient work in aiding to
break up bad gang.
The central committee composed OF
| Otto AGricola. DR.. r. F. Mcconnell. s.
e. Jordan, w. T. Murphree, Charles Il
Meeks and w. T. McCord, met Wednes-
| dav to make arrangements to hold a
county primary. 1t was decided that all
candidates for county officers must hand
in their names and assessment to Chair
man AgricoIa by August 14th. in order
| tn get names on official tickets Candi-
dates were assessed as follows: Repre-
sentatives $40; Superintendent OF Educa'
ton. SO; State Senator so: County Com
misisoners. S.. 1t was decided that the
bars should remain up and all voters
must come up to requirement laid dowr
by the state COMMITTEE
| Webster w. Leath and Miss Ma ggi'
Lewis were married this week at the
home of brides parents at Blanche. They
left for Birmingham where they will re-
| side.
Abal Christopher an enthusiastic Jelki
man is securing signatures for Jelks
Johnston club, to elect felix's and vindi
cate Johnston by keeping him at homo.
]. r. Coleman, one of Calhoun's oldes
| citizens, died Monday after an illness o
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
CHOLERA IN MANcHURIA.
The Disease is Spreading With
Terrible Rapidly.


ST. Petersburg, July a.-Official re-
turns show that chole "a is spreading with
terrible rapidity throughout Manchuria.
The epidemic now claims hundreds OF
victims daily, mostly Chinese, but Rus
slams and other Europeans are dying of
the disease
At Inku, between June 6 and July IS,
there were 1874 cases and go deaths, and
at Hardin, since the recent outbreak, l.
1853 cases and 939 deaths have been re-
ported.
At Mukden, there were 40 deaths out OF
100 cases in eighteen days, and at Port
Arthur 81 deaths out of rs cases in eight
days.
At Kirtin, there have been about fifty
deaths daily, and Chacdody on the Yalu
River reports thirty deaths daily.
Similar reports are received from other
parts of Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
coNEcUH HAS 1887 VOTERS.
Of This Number Only Two Are
Negroes

Evergreen, July 31.-(Special. 1.-THE
registrars Of Conecuh County have been
In session here for the past three or four
DAYS giving the unregistered voters of the
county one and the last opportunity to
secure life certificates. The books closed
this afternoon for good. The total num-
Der of voters of Conecuh is 1887 of which
two are negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
THE BOXER TROUBLES.
One of the Leaders in Attack on
VILLAGE is Tortured.

Victoria, b. C., July 31.-Later oriental
advices were received by the steamer
olympia which has reached here from
Yokohama.
A somewhat serious disturbance took
place at Eure. About 700 blue jackets
from men of war in the harbor invaded
three inns. and smashed all the furni-
ture. The alleged cause is that the men
were enraged because the inn keepers had
opposed the attendance Of Geishas at the
entertainment recently given to the Brit
ish sailors.
The Empress Dowages says that the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Given Three Years.

Philip Joseph was today sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary by Judge
Semmes, having been convicted of an
assault to murder negro woman. Jo-
seph is a member of prominent Creole
family, possessed of considerable wealth.
He was some twenty-five years ago one
of the most prominent Republican poll
ticians In the State, and held office under
several ican\administrations. The
members of the family died one by one,
and the wealth was gradually dissipated,
and then Joseph became an opium hend.
In court he pleaded his own case, his plea
being responsibility by reason OF the
opium habit He is said to have conduct
ed his case with considerable acumen
and made a fine address to the jury
clothing his arguments in elegant Ian
Euage. Joseph has a little niece to
whom he is much attached, and at the
time of the shooting he claimed she he
shot the woman because she was attempt
ing to abduct the girl. On his trial he
denied any recollection of the shooting
He took an appeal to the Supreme Court
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Mobiles Registration.

The registration under the new Consti-
tuition closed at shutdown today with
total registration of $3.50, of which 1870
are negroes. The registrars received "a
telegram from Messrs. Helder and Beard
at Mount Vernon to hold open and give
them a charge to register, stating they
would arrive at $50 p. m. The registrars
decided to hold open for them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Long Drought Broken.

The long and devastating drought has
at last been broken and several good
rains have fallen which will be of great
help to late corn and to, the cotton crop.
The first planting of corn Is absolutely
ruined but the hay crop that was sown
late and the pea crop will be saved by
the late rains
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Workingmen's Ticket.

The Workingmen's Democratic Club
have announced the following ticket for
county officers: School Commissioner
John j. Russell; Member of the Legisla-
ture, Eyre Damer; Revenue and Road
Commissioner, j. J. Dunn. Russell is a
prominent Odd Fellow and linotype ope-
rator in The Register office Damer is a
printer, and formerly editor of The News
and Tax Commissioner for Mobile County
during a part of Johnston's administra-
ton, Dunn is a marine engineer.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Row Badly Hurt.

Evergreen, July S1,-(special. )Rennie
Ellis son of James Ellis, who lives about
eight miles from town, while In SWIM
ming today struck his head against a
log. breaking some blood vessels Ill ms
head and injuring one of his legs. - Ile
is at pesrent in precarious cohui'loi'
and fears are entertained Tor MS re-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
pob1man Gets IL Years.

Louis Bohlman, convicted in the City
6,ourt of a murderous assault, was today
sentenced to twelve years in the peni-
Tertiary, but the sentence was suspended
for ninety days to give his attorneys
chance to file a bill of-exceptions on ap-
peal. Bohlman was convicted OF shoot
ing Martin Cochran and his little son
from ambush, as a result OF which the
little boy is a cripple.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Candidates for Committee,

Senator Joel w. Goldsby is a candidate
from the district at large as a member
of the First Congressional District Ex-
ecutive Committee. Judge Jules E. AL
ford of the Inferior Criminal Court Is
also a candidate for membership on the
same committee.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
Herbert Gladstone Active.

New York, July S1.-Herbert Gladstone,
who was the chief advisor of the sue
cessfnI Liberal candidate from North
Leeds, is exerting himself says Tri-
bune dispatch from London. to bring
about a reunion Of the Liberal leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
. Louisiana Naval Reserve.

The United States ship Stranger, having
on board the Louisiana naval reserve,
under command of ]. w. Bostick, left
here this morning and engaged during the
afternoon in target practice outside Fort
Morgan. after which she proceeded to
New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Paris July 31.-The Minister of Marine
NJ Pelletan, cabled orders today to Ad-
nniraI Gourdon. commanding the French
squadron now at Martinique. to protect
French subjects in Hayti.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
ninh Wind Prevails.

There was a very high wind in the
Toulminvlle neghborhood, four miles
northwest of the city. yesterday eYening;
which blew down a number of trees ana
the barn of B. Boltz. On the bay sheli
road, six or seven miles south OF the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
A Life Sentence.

Willie Lewis, convicted of the murder of
another negro last Christmas over
game of pool was sent up for life. Lewis
escaped after the killing and was only re-
Gently captured in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
nnnd Trade In Horses.

Horses are selling at fancy prices in
this market and the demand is In excess
OF the supply A number of horse buyers
have been here this week seeking road
sters. Several have been sold at fancy
nriceS
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

On account of sickness Hon. GORDON
Macronald, who was to have spoken IN
the court house at this place last We'd
nesday morning in the interest. of Gov
ernor Jelks, did not come.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

The local baseball club returned nome
last night from Greenville, where they
played two games yesterday, resulting III
victories for the Evergreen team, thu
score standing 10 to IA, and 6 to 5.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Rev E. H. Hawkins, Presiding Elder
Of the Lafayette District Southern Meth
odist Church, is quite i'll at his home
here with typhoid fever. He is having
every attention that skilled physicians
and good friends can give him. A train
ed nurse from Birmingham has been en-
ployed. His condition is precarious.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Work is progressing on the railroad
from this city to Pyriton. Clay county
several hundred hands are now at work
grading. The road will probably be run
ming by March I, 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

1t is hardly probable that the county
primary will be called until some time
after the August primary. thus putting
local candidates on their own merit.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

s. A. Lowrey is running for superinten-
dent of Education of Conecuh County in
sead of A. F. Corey as printed yester-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
BIG VOTE IN CHAMBERS.
Books Close After $3.50 Receive
Tjfa Certificates.

Lafayette, July S1.-(Special 1.-THE reg
istratioa in Chambers was completed yes
terday and $3.50 have obtained certificates
which is considered a good showing.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

city, lightning struck the home of ]. B.
Webster and a number of telephone poles
and the wind blew down a number of
trees.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01
@ s Leonard Buried

George S. Leonard, who was shot and
killed in Birmingham several days ago
by young lawyer named Farrlsn' WINE
the former was in charge of policeman,
was buried here today.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

"T'here are five senses" says the chronic
borrower, and the greatest of these Is
touch"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Crop conditions in Chambers are bad
Extreme dry weather has cut of eori
almost completely and cotton is damages
greatly.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

No candidates have yet announced from
Chambers for the Legislature, and it
seems that none care to go this time as
Lawmakers.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

J. r. Coleman, one of Calhoun's Oldest
citizens, died Monday after an illness of
six days of pneumonia.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Abal Christopher an enthusiastic Jelks
man is securing signatures for a Jelks-
Johnston club to elect felix's and vindi-
cate Johnston by keeping him at home.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-01

Webster w. Leath and Miss Ma ggie
Lewis were married this week at the
home of brides parents at Blanche. They
left for Birmingham where they will re-
side.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

the boys got up what they called the
Hazelton second nine, and they didn't
do thing to that first nine but beat
them about sixteen to one. They are
now making up third nine OF SIX and
seven year olu boys TO beat them next
Saturday. While the first nine is down
they are gong TO get all the ball spirit
pounded out of them. 1t IS claimed
that the first nine pitcher can It hit the
side of forty foot barn and that some
of the boys could not bat four-year-
old steer if he was pitched their way,
and when it comes to catcher, they
havn't got man in the team that
could even catch the smallpox.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
The Story of the Presidents Neither.

When Martha Bulloch, the fair
daughter of wealthy Georgia planter,
married Theodore Roosevelt half CEN
tury ago she little dreamed that her
name would be handed down as the
mother of a president. The pretty TO-
nance of her meeting with the New
York man, their courtship and mar
rage, and the long honeymoon journey
in a stagecoach, forms a new and inter-
esting chapter in connection with the
life of the present Theodore Roosevelt.
In the June number of The Ladies'
Home Journal this romance and many
unknown facts concerning the Presi-
dents mother are told by cousin of
Martha BullOch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
Santa Fe Excursion Rates.

Portland, Oregon, May n to June S.-Natl
convention T. 2. A. of America and SUI
preme lodge A. o. y. W., S47.15 round
trip.
San Francisco, Cal, May n to June s. I'M
perial council of Mystic Shrine, rate
$4,000 round trip.
Summer Excursions to Colorado and
Utah, June % to "a; July&.1 to ID;
Aug. to IA; % to "a; and 80 to Sept 10.
Denver, Colo. Springs, Pueblo, S17.15;
Glenwood Springs, S27.15; Salt Lake
City and Ogden, S32. 10; Also June 1-21,
$3.50, July 14-31, Aug. 1922, 1923, Sept.
Ills; Denver S21. 10, Colo-Springs S19. 40,
Pueblo $3.50, Glenwood Springs 500 80,
Ogden and Salt Lake City S34. 10; limit
to Utah points 80 days; all points Oct.
81, 1902.
Minneapolis, Minnesota Annual meeting
round trip. Tickets on sale July 5. and Z.
Return limit. July a. Extension to Septem-
Der 1st on payment of so cents fee.
Tacoma. Washington-Y. P c. q. Society of
the United Presbyterian chu' CHI. Tickets on
sale July Is to 81. Final return limit Septen-
Der 18th. Fare $40, round trip.
Kansas City, Kansas-Annual Saengerfest
Kansas German Singing societies. Tickets on
sale May 23, "a and %. Fare S11. 10 round trip.
Limit, May u.
Wichita. Kansas Republican State, Conven-
tion-S2.59 for round trip. Tickets on sale
May 70, n and 2S Return limit May 81.
st. Louis, Observation-Disclosures Session Educa-
tional Institutons-Fare S11-20 round trip.
Tickets on sale June Is, II, II and %. Return
limit September 18th.
Hutchinson, Kan, June 2 to 6-Annual Kan
sas Musical .1ubilee-Fare $3.50, round trip.
Limit, June7.
Kansas Christian Endeayor Union, Leaven-
worth Kansas-$8.55, round trip. On sale
June is to 20. Limit, June Il.
Topeka, K6nsas-State Convention Peoples
party-Fare $7.25 round trip. 0ns June %
to 26. Return limit June 81.
Winfield, Kansas-Chautauqua Assembly
1910 round trip. On sale June Is to II. Return
limit June 2S.
Summer Tourist Rates to mountains and
seaside in effect May 18th. Low rates and
long limits. Ask for information.
C. E. BECHTEL, Agent,
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
W. H. MCCOLL'S
NGriety Store.

Poorman's Righ patent -four at CSC per sack.
Larkin Soap, bars for 25c. Ladies' shoes SOC
a pair. Children's, 25c Mems hats and pants
at cost. Bulk and package seeds. Orders TAX
en- for Alfalfa seed. w. III. MCCOLI4.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
1t Saved His Leg.

2. A. Dantorth, of LAGRANGE. Ga,
suffered for SIX months with fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds and piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25
cents. Sold by the Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

All kinds of furniture bought and
sold, stoves repaired, and second hand
goods of every description constantly
in stock. Store on North Main street.
ADAM JACKSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

Money to loan on good farm security
for Union Central Life Insurance Co.
Get our plan. A. NJ. HoUCHIN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

Co. Supt. Lake requests US to state
that the new course of study has ar
rived and he can furnish copy to
anybody desiring it for 10c each or Is
cents by mail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
BaIed Hay for Sale.

A have lot of baled hay for sale.
VIII sell either by the bale or by the
ton. w. III. HAUN,
North Livery Barn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

Don't forget to patronlze the ex-
change window at Ed Youmsn's store
every Saturday. It is conducted by the
ladies of the Christian church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
Organ for Sale.

A brand new one in fine shape just
as good as the day it came out of the
factory. Will sell it cheap. Inquire of
D. G.. Hall at Hall Hdw. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

Kansas farms for sale. by w. G. AL.
ford. at Hazelton, Kans.. at reasonable
prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
NOTICE OF
Meeting of the Board Of
Equalization.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Barber county, Kansas, will meet as a
Board of Equalization at the County
Clerks office on the first Monday in
June, 1902, for the purpose of equaliz-
ing the value of all personal and real
property in said county. At this meet
ing all persons feeling themselves ag-
grieved by reason of the assessment or
taxation of their property may present
their grievance TO the Board at that
time. J.E. HOLMES,
County Clerk.
By q. W. Wilson, deputy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21
NOTICE OF Observation-Disclosures

State of Kansas, Barber County. IS:
In the matter of the estate of Lovinia j.
Daniels late Of Harler county, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 10Th day
Of May, a. D., 1902, the undersigned was, by
the Probate Court Of Barber county, Kansas,
duly appointed and qualified as administrator
OF the estate OF LoviHia j. Daniels, late of
Harper county, deceased. All parties inter-
ested in said estate will take notice and goy-
Grn themselves accordingly.
f. T. DANIELS, Administrator.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-05-21

NOTICE OF APPOlNTMEN
State of Kansas, Barber County So:
In the matter of the guardianship of William
and Guy Reed Myrtle Il. Reed, minor children
OF James W. Reed, late of Barber county, Kan.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given. that on the 3oth day
OF April, A. D., 1907, the undersigned was, by
the Probate Court of Barber County, Kansas,
duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of
William Guy Reed and Myrtle b. Reed, minor
heirs OF James w Reed, late of Barber caUnty,
deceased.
All parties interested will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
ELIAS JACKSON,
Guardian.
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