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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
SPEAKING AT LINDEN
CLARKE, JOHNSTON AND MIL
LER HEARD.
Although the Meeting Was Called
in the Interests of the Ex-
Governor, Majority Pres
ent Were for Jelks.

Linden, Aug Especial )-About two
hundred and fifty voters assembled in the
court house at II a. m. to hear Hon. Rich
ard H. Clarke and Governor Johnston
Mr.. Clarke arrived in Linden last night
and Governor Johnston came i'll this
morning from Uniontown.
The Jelks followers waited on the Gov
ernors followers and asked a joint de-
bate. This was refused, but finally an
agreement was reached by which Hon.
r. H. Clarke was to speak forty minutes
and Hon. James NJ. Miller sixty minutes
and Mr.. Clarke twenty minutes in reply,
after which Governor Johnston was to be
heard.
Hon Daniel j. Meador. candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, introduced the
speakers in neat addresses.
Mr.. Clarke's speech was highly com
plimented 1t was clear and convincing,
an able argument for the new constttu-
ton and Governor Jelks. The speaker
showed the advantage of the new consti-
tuition by exhibiting the general and local
acts of 1900 and 1901; the elimination of
the negro vote, which made white pri-
maries possible, and showed the incon-
sistent positions occupied by the ex-GoV-
erno- at different times.
Mr.. Miller then made on hour s speech
in the interest of Ex-Governor Johnston
to which Mr.. Clarke replied in twenty
minute speech.
bN-1ONeFDOT JOIISlOl was thOh
duced and made two hour talk which
was a history of his official acts as Gov
ernor. He made a very smooth and IN
teresting speech from his viewpoint, but
gave no convincing reason why Governor
Jelks should be ousted and he put back
in the Governors chair.
The crowd was orderly throughout. and
although a Johnston meeting. called in
his interest, two-thirds of the crowd was
decidedly for Jelks An ovation was ex-
tended to Mr.. Clarke
Many beats were represented and some
of the very best men in the county were
here both from north and south Maren-
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Some of the leading Populists are
openly espousng the cause of Governor
Jelks and the new constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
A Possible last Chance.

Phillips Brooks and Bob Ingersoll were
friendly enough in their personal rela-
lions and admired each other immense.
ly. The latter happened to GALL once
when in Boston, and was told by tbs
preachers servant that nobody could be-
admitted that day-that the Reverend
Brooks had not five minutes to spare
from work. Ingersoll insisted on the ser
wants taking back his card. however. and
was successful in gaining admittance.
Now that I'm here. doctor" he said
when he reached Brookss sanctum, let
ma ask why l am favored over every
body else, including several clergymcn.
who have called today?'
"Well Colonel" was the quiet reply
IN be sure to meet all the others in
heaven. If not before; whereas, had you
gone away and either of us had died with
out meeting again, | should never have
seen you. So l thought it best to take
no chances"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
SITUATION IN CHEROKEE.
Jelks and New Constitution are in
High Favor.

Centre. August 1.-(speciaD-The Dem
ocratic Executive Committee of Cherokee
County met this week and ordered a
county primary for August 25 OF the
twenty-three precincts in the county,
nineteen were represented by their re-
spective committeeman and there were re-
Liable reports from the four beats not rep
resented. Twenty-Five out of the twenty
three members composing the commit
tee are outspoken for Governor Jelxs and
they report the several beats to be in the
same condition.
Good feeling prevails all over the coun-
ty and from the present outlook the cam
paign will be conducted without much
excitement. The general sentiment pre-
vaiing in this county among all parties
is that the new Constitution should be
given a fair trial in the hands of an ad-
ministratIon friendly to its provisions and
they do not look with favor on such agi-
tators as Governor Johnston and those
who are helping him stir up strife.
One of the most prominent and best in
formed Populists of the county, in con-
versation with your correspondent, said
the new Constitution was by far the
best the people of Alabama ever had
and he thought Governor jerks the most
suitable man to see this admirable or
ganic law fairly Administered
Several leading Populists of the county
held a conference here the day preceding
the meeting of the Executive Committee,
but deferred the question of calling a
primary to a future day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.
Two Routes in Operation Running
Out from Tuskegee.

Tuskegee Aug. Especial 1.-The two
free rural delivery routes established in
this county are now in operation, and
the people are very much enthused over
the having of a daily mail in front of
their doors
This morning at 9 o'clock the two car
riers, Steve Webb and Jim Robertson.
started out from the Tuskegee postoffice
with their regulation mail delivery wag-
ons over their respective routes, the
former out by the Normal School west
over the Cowles Station road in front
of T. l.. Mobiles on to the Montgomery
road at Union Church and thence along
that road back to town. a distance of
nearly twenty three miles. along which
route live some of the most substantial
and successful farmers Of the county
some of whom are T. L. Noble. ]. W
Green, ]. II. Howard. Joel Chambiss and
George Torrance Lamar, who are de-
lighted with having a daily mail, and
all of whom are taking The Advertiser,
getting it before noon each day.
The route of Mr. Robertson runs north
out of town over Kings Bridge. then to
the right along to Texas Camp Ground
ans Jink's Grocery on over the Turn
Pix" back t. town. distance of about
twenty-four miles There are substantial
and successful farmers along that route
also such as Berry Willis, 9. G.
Spradling and D. V Watley, and they
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Weekend Excursion Tickets t
TVbee.

weekend excursion tickets at very low
rates are on sale via Central of Georgia
Railway for noon. afternoon, and even
ing trains Saturdays. good to return leav-
ing Tybee and Savannah Monday night
following date of sale,
For tickets. schedules. etc. call on any
agent of the Central of Georgia Railway
Company or r. c. Rogers. Travelling Pas
senger Agent, 4 Commerce St. Montgom-
erv Ala. adv-tu-t hu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

are happy over having a daily mail and
a newspaper every morning.
This free delivery is going to be a great
thing for the road along which they run,
bringing good roads and being an in
ducement to settlers to make their homes
along the roadside where they carry
mail.
This morning before the carriers left
the postof1ce there was much interest
manifested and many people were on hand
to see the start, all singing the praises
of Congressman Thompson for his enter
prise in getting the free delivery in this
count.
The neighborhood barbecue on Thurs
day at Nhewacla Bridge was attended by
2, 600 people and a great day it was.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
KNOWN IN MOBILE.
Wright Once Sent to Penitentiary
for Arson,

Mobile Aug 1.-(Speclal)-Harry w.
Wright. who committed suicide at Biz
mingham was well known here. He was
% years of age, and has number OF
Monday afternoon and was very de-
spondent at the time. telling one of his
relatives that he would not return to Mo
bile. as he proposed to die elsewhere.
Wright was a timber stevedore and
lately had been employed as a watch
man, Several years ago. while on a
drunken spree with some companions. he
set fire to Wheeler's excelsior factory on
Royal Street. was arrested. tried and con
v:cted of arson and sentenced to four
years hard labor. being subsequently
pardoned.
1t is said of him that since returning
to Mobile he had led an entirely different
life. His remains will be brought here
for interment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
FIRED INTO HOUSE.
Ground Hog" Mitchell Arrested on
the Charge.

Florence. Aug 1.-(Special.) - Dan
Mitchell or Ground hog Mitchell. the
name by which he is generally known.
was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Hill
of this county and lodged in jail here.
1t appears from the evidence brought
out at the preliminary trial that Mitchell
went to the house Of Jim Daily after
midnight and frew two shots at him
through a crack in the door. At this
Daily came to the door and Mitchell fired
again. none of the shots taking effect.
DAILY attemDeed to return the fire but
his pistol failed to 60 off. Mitchell pulled
his pistol on the sheriff and several depu
ties who went to arrest him, but was
persuaded to submit quietly He was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
GAS PLANT SOLD.
City of Talladega Disposes of It's
Holdings,

Talladega, August 1.-(SpeciaD-At n
well attended meeting Of representative
citizens of Talladega. held last evening.
the action of the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen in agreeing to sell the gas plant
of this city to the Talladega company was
ratified by a large majority.
This sale was not made because munich
pal ownership was a failure, On the con-
trary. such is not the fact. 1t has been
successful but the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen and a majority of citizens pres
ent last evening thought 1t was the cas-
lest and quickest way to have the streets
Of the city lighted by electricity and also
to encourage the location near the city of
an enterprise capitalized at 500, 900 with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Charles C. Thach. M. A.. President.
Enrolled last session 4o6 students.
Faculty of 8 professors, 5 assistant pro-
fessors and IL postgraduate instructors.
Offers six degree courses: Chemistry and
Agriculture Civil Engineering. Electrical ana
Mechanical Engineering General Course.
Pharmacy, Chemistry and Metallurgy.
Has 3 different laboratories, in which stu
dents work regularly.
Military exercise required OF all cadets phys.
ically able.
Tuition free to residents of Alabama: $50
per year TO nom residents,
Students board with families in Auburn al
So. 80 to SIS per month
For catalogue address
VIM. o. sCRoGGs. Secretary.
Auburn, Ala
tu-th-sa-wk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
TOOK DOSE OF POISON.
Harry Wright of Mobile Kills Him
self in birmingham.

Birmingham. Aug. Especial 1.-THE
dead body of Harry Wright of Mobile, a
suicide. was found this morning beside
a tree in the woods on the outskirts of
the city. The remains will be held until
relatives arrive from Mobile. Wright
left a short note giving his name and
address. In one corner of the note he
attempted to write another message,
saying "Our Ellen was the cause" The
body was found by negro en- route to
work The man had been dead for some
hours. Poison was the means employed
~ kill himself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

and in a clear and forcible way he pre-.
scented his claims for denomination. His
record in Congress is one for which the
people of the Fifth District, and the peo-
pie of Goodwater will manifest their en-
dorsement by giving him an almost
unanimous vote. After the speaking
many crowded around Mr.. Thompson to
shake his hand. congratulating him upon
his splendid speech and assuring him of
their loyal support.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
TO ARRANGE JOINT DEBATE.
Effort to Get Cunningham and John
ston Together.

Effort to Get Cunningham and john
ston Together.
Huntsville. August -(SpeciaD-Politi-
clans in Madison County are trying to
arrange a Joint debate between DR. r.
NJ. Cunningham, candidate for Lieutenant
Governor. and Ex-Governor Johnston. Or.
Cunningham will speak at Owens Roads,
near here. August IA and 1t is understood
that ex-governor Johnston has arranged
to be in this section at that tiae
Col. Harvey E Jones. State Tax Com
missioner, is here today meeting a com
mittee Of business men who protest
against the assessments raised on them
by County Tax Commissioner Windham.
Colonel Jones will hold the matter under
adVisement.
]. w. Whitaker a we'll known citizen
of Moulder. was arrested by Deputy Mar
shall Arnold yesterday on a charge of
violating the government timber laws.
After a hearing before a Commissioner,
Whitaker was released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

abundant capital to push it forward.
The plan Of the Talladega company Is
to harness and control the water of
jackson Shoals. ten miles north OF the
CITY. with which to generate electricity
for lighting and power purposes to de-
yelop not less than 1000 horse power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
BARBOUR AND JELKS.
Johnston Has Few Friends in the
County,

SOuuLy.
Eufaula, August .-(SpeciaD-Barbour
County can be safely put down In the
Jelks column. and 1t is believed that he
is gaining ground every day. From re-
liable man who has just returned from
buggy trip over good portion OF the
county, II was learned that in most every
beat Governor Jelks was a decided ma
jority and in the small towns 1t is all one
way The following Endorsements from
Clio, beat 10, one of the largest In the
county. will show how the fwind is blow
ing:
t. A. Hunt, Mayor-I am for Governor
Jelks. He will carry this beat and the
county easy.
vote for Jelks. Don't know of but two
Johnston men in town.
The following business men and lead
ing citizens are warm supporters of the
Governor: Alex Shaw, William shaw, D.
II. Pickett. J. w. Reynolds, DR.. Wallace
N. L. Kennedy, d. G. Atkinson. A. A.
Lewis, E. L. Faulk. ]. D. Martin, J. A.
McRae William Major. A. D. Card, ]. N.
Strickland. r. H. Faulk and the entire
village except two men.
In Louisville it is practically the same
way In beat 10. L. B. Pitts and J. p
Peppin, prominent farmers, said: We do
not know any Johnston man in our en-
tire neighborhood.
In beat II. Blue Spring. B.. c. Cox
N j. Evans. r. F. Jordan, George K.
Bryant, ]. NJ. Culpepper, A j. Norton, L.
L. j. Knight ana other lnHuentldl men
and warm supporters of Governor jerks,
say that there will be some opposition,
but Jelks will carry their beat and the
county easy
Nearly all the leading citizens think
| that Ex-Governor Johnston will suffer
defeat equal to that given him by Senator
Morgan.
A. A Lewis. a prominent planter near
Clio has begun cotton picking. The sta
pie is opening rapidly in this section and
the fields will soon be white.
private telephone line extending from
Clio, Ozark and Blue Spring is being
built to this city and will be completed
within about two weeks.
Citizens of Clio are circulating a petit
ton asking aid to build and equip larger
and more convenient cchool house.
The Confederate veterans of Quitman
County, Ga, held their annual reunion
at Georgetown yesterday.
Work on the C. E. and G. Railroad was
renewed today and will be pushed rapid
ly.
The campaign of fall moving has be-
gun and will continue until September l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
PRoTRACTED MEETINGS.
Brundidge is Experiencing a Reli
gious Revival.

Brundidge Aug. 1.-(Special.)-- pro-
tlacted meeting has been in progress at
the Methodist Church here all the week
Rev. c. B. Pilley, pastor has been
N. c. Underwood. pastor of the First
Baptist Church will commence a meeting
Sunday. 1t is expected that the two
meetings will result In much good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Tbomnson GIVEN an Ovation

Cioodwater. Aug. 1.-(SpeciaID-The first
political gun was fired here Wednesday
when Congressman Charles w. Thomp-
son spoke to a large and enthusiastic
audience. Mr. Thompson came he said.
to give an account Of his stewardship,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
TUSCALOOSA REGISTRATION
Total Number to Receive Certificates
is 3,E75.

Tuscaloosa. Aug 1.-(SpeciaI)-The reg
istrars have completed their work in
Tuscaloosa county. They were in their
office last evening until II o'clock, Civ
ing those an opportunity to obtain a GER
tifcate who through neglect or forgetful-
ness had failed to register. The total
number registered is 1915. of which 16s
are negroes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

This morning an agreement was circu-
lated to form a club to work for the
election of members to the Legislature,
who will urge the enactment of a law
making the Railroad Commission elective.
Nearly all the business men of the city
and a number of the prominent farmers
of the surrounding country signed the
paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

Guess the weight of the big cake
and win part of the $50 in gold we
are to give away.
DOVES HANDY KITCHEN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

hOrSLoIu ACAo 1AooPh"IO'
1t perfects digestion, enriches the blood
Gains and strengthens the nerves and
builds up the general health 1t is the
most permanently beneficial Tonic.
adV-tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Personal and Local.

A white man and his wife. both we'll
known in this city, were up before Mayor
Mcleod for disorderly conduct this morn
ing. They were both so drunk that the
Mayor ordered them locked up until they
sobered up, and their cases will come up
before his honor tomorrow. when 1t is
thought that they will have sufficiently
recovered from their debauch to go to
trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

Judge James J. Mayfeld has announced
himself as candidate for judge of the
Judge If this court since it was estab-
lshed and 1t is not probable that he will
have any opposition. He has recently
published a Digest of Alabama Supreme
Court Reports, in four volumes, the last
of which has just appeared. which is j
very valuable work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

Mr. Joseph F. Covne, who has the con-
struction of lock No 4 in charge. some
miles north of the city, was a visitor
here Yesterday. He brought with him
barges to carry a vast amount of freight
back. with which to construct the dam.
Mr.. Coyne thinks if the weather does not
hamper the construction of the lock. he
will have it completed early in October.
Hon. Alex NJ. CARRIER of Talladega was
visitor to the city yesterday. Colonel
CARRIER is a graduate of the State Uni
versity. where he was exceedingly popu-
lar He is candidate for Attorney Cen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

The bored we'll out at Elkdale, which
was commenced during the encampment
has now reached depth of little over
500 feet Water was struck at 1855 feet
which overflowed, but a larger stream
was desired, so the work of boring will
continue until plenty of water is
reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
TO BUILD SCHOOL HOUSE.
Mayor Palmer of opelika Raising
the Necessary Money.

Opelika, August -(SpeciaD-Mayor
Palmer is engaged in raising the bal
ance OF the money needed to erect the
new school building. there not being
enough on hand 10 construct the build
ing as originally planned. Citizens are
subscribing the money which the city
guarantees to repay. The contract has
not yet been let.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
LYONS MAY ANNOUNCE.
Being Asked to Run for Legislature
from Mobile.

Mobile. Aug. 1.-(Special )-Petitions
are being circulated and numerously
signed calling on Colonel A. S. Lyons to
stated that he will in all probability do
so. Colonel Lyons is prominent in both
State and local politics. He is at pres
ent a leading member of the General
Council of this city. and has represented
Mobile in the State Senate and on the
Democratic State Executive Committee.
1t is also reported that Colonel d. +.
Bestor. a prominent attorney is being
urged to run for the Legislature. but he
is out of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
Coal and Coke Go Up.

Cleveland. O.. August 1.-The retail price
Of hard and soft coal was advanced Is
cents per ton on all grades here today.
Coke was advanced 20 cents per ton !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

The four railroads entering this city
are all busy improving their terminal ia
cilities The Mobile and Ohio has just
begun the construction of new dock
and warehouses for use in connection
lircs of steamships. The Louisville and
Nashville is just concluding extensive re-
pairs and betterments. and the Mobile.
jackson and Kansas City is spending
large sums on its terminals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

There has been no general rain in this
section for a long time and the crops
are sorry as compared to former years
Brundidge and immediate vicinity had
Sunday and the cotton is looking better
than week ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

The cleanest, neatest and most in
viting place in all Montgomery
Doves Handy Kitchen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02
MORGAN FOR JELKs.
Believed That the County Will Turn
Down Johnston.


New Decatur Aug. 1.-CSpecial )-Ex-
Governor Joseph +. Johnson is billed to
speak here tomorrow night in the inter-
est of his own candidacy for Governor.
The county has always gone for John
ston. but there is little doubt that Gov
ernor Jelks viii carry the county this
year by a safe majority.
Capt Sam Blackwell of this city said
that he had decided not to become a
candidate for the State Legislature. For
several weeks Captain Blackwell s
friends have been urging him to make
the race and a petition, containing sew
eraI hundred names, was presented to
him requesting him to become a candi-
date. Captain Blackwell was Third Au-
ditor of the United States Treasury dur
ing Mr.. Cleveland's second term.
Congressman William Richardson was
in the Decaturs yesterday, and to a friend
in Decatur he stated that he had been
invited to go to Maine and take part In
the speech-mak in behalf of the Dem
ocratic Congressional candidates. The
invitation came from the Congressional
Committee.
The heaviest rain that has fallen here
for the past six months fell last night,
breaking a prolonged dought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

Governor Jelks has many warm sup
porters in this city and vicinity and it is
believed that he will get two-thirds of
the vote cast in the primary in this box.
Little is being said regarding candidates
for other State offices,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

The Pettus Light Artillery. forty-six
strong. returned from Sans Souci this
morning, where they have been In camp
having had most delightful time, and
say that the fishing and bathing were
simply grand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02

The heaviest rain that has fallen here
for the past six months fell last night
breaking a prolonged dought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-02


could be expected. in fact, was making
rapid Improvement. and without some
unforeseen trouble, would soon be well
again.
Misses Fannie Seymour. Maggie and
Sallie Wood and Mesdames Willie Mes
senger h. H. Lockhard and Ida Ramsey
| leave Saturday by the Nettie Quill and
expect to have most enjoyable time
or the boat going down and coming
back.
R A Eskridge, popular young gentle
man of this city. left today for Mont
somery where in future he will reside,
| having accepted a position with the
Windsor Hotel. as one of the clerks.
Frank Yeatman, who is travelling
salesman for a Selma wholesale house,
| has resigned, and will go to either
Shreveport or Memphis to engage in the
| brokerage business.
Hon. Jesse StaIIings passed through the
city today on his way to Monroeville.
| where he is employed In the case growing
out of the killing of Sheriff Harrington
| by Jesse Pittman.
| Probate Office this morning to Mr.. l.. b.
| Rainey and Miss Ethel Skinner, both
popular young people of this city.
! Henry Hayden of The DemopoIis EN-
press, was a visitor to the city yesterday.
and was most cordially greeted by his
| host of friends.
Watkins NJ Vaughan went up to Shelby
Springs this morning to spend few days
| with his family. who are summering
there.
James Y Fowlkes left yesterday for
| Mobile, where he will remain a month,
on a visit to his sister.
Captain and Mrs. ]. f. Kennedy have
| moved back to their home on Union
| Street.
c. NJ Philen has resigned his position
| as clerk at the Hotel Pettus.
Mrs George X. Cochran is visiting
| friends in Uniontown.
If the rolls and bread sold at
Doves Handy Kitchen are not bet
ter than you can buy elsewhere you
| get them for nothing.