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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
BEATEN BY BREwToN.
Evergreen's Ball Club is Completely
 Outclassed.

Evergreen. June 1S.-(Special.)-The Evergreen baseball club went to Brew ton today where they crossed hats with the Brewton team. the first of series of games. Besides the regular cluo several couples went to witness the game and cheer the Evergreen boys. A large crowd of spectators was present. but the Brewton club soon found out that the Evergreen club could not play ball and the visiting team lost its laurels by score of F to in favor of Brewton. At night the visiting ladies were the honorees of a german given at the city hall of Brewton.
 Following are the players:
 Evergreen-L. Baker, Ted Can't. Don Bruner, Ernest Bryan, J. D. Stewart, '. T. Reid. Walter Bailey. c. Moorer, E. Galley. M. Stallworth.
 Brewton-C. Frederick, Fritz. C. K. Rankin, Ed Boykin. H. Miller, H. P. Rankin, H. c. Rankin, A. Strong, George Miller.
 A bold attempt of highway robbery oct cured near Evergreen few days ago, information of which has just been re- ceived, the facts being as follows: Will liam Coleman had been in. Evergreen at tending to some business and left for his home near Tem When about five miles from town he was confronted by three men. who he thinks are negroes. He was told to throw up his hands. but in- stead of doing so. he drew his revolver and began firing on the desperadoes. They gave up their job of robbing him and took to the woods. One of the negroes fell. supposedly struck by ball, but before MT. Coleman could get to him he was up and gone with the other two.
 Information has just reached here of an accident to a very old gentleman, Burl Shirley of Burnt Corn. MT. Shirley has for a long time had only one eye and was near-sighted in the other. He was in the swamp a few days ago felling tree when large chip struck him in the eve, from the eeffcts of which he has lost sight of that eye and is now com pletely blind in both eyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

A good rain is said to have fallen at I,r.cntown this morning. Planters In the city today report that the crops ln tne vicinity of Selma are burning up TOT ths want of a good rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
The Educational Association.

At the morning session of the Alabama ducational Association the following of- ficers wereN elected for the ensuing term President. Professor M. c. Wilson of Florence; Secretary, H. J. Willingham of Wetumpka: Treasurer. W. F. Striplin, of Tallassee; First Vice-President. c. w. Duncan of Auburn; Second Vice-Presi- dent, T. R. Walker of Birmingham: Third Vice-President. Miss Ludie Jones of Rus sellville; Executive Committee, c. B. Glenn of Birmingham, s. H. Butler 0T Huntsville and w. R. Harrison of Union Springs. <
 A number of papers have been present. cd and are being discussed. Professor F. M. Roof presented a strong paper in which he asserted that but 57 per cent. of the school population of this State was in the schools and only about per cent of this number entered the high schools. This, he said, should emphasize the great responsibilities resting upon the primary school teachers. He said in this con- nection that the high schools of the State constituted the weakest link in the school system. Speaking of the need of addi- tionaI funds to, run the schools of Ala1 bama and the fact that the State was at the bottom of the list of States In matter of education. he said that Alabama was the only State in the Union which was without local taxation for school pur- poses He urged that this system be adopted.
 Professor Thach submitted a report Of the committee of seven, appointed last year in which a schedule of studies for preparatory schools. covering period of four years was arranged. The schedule will be discussed at length before adop- tion. .t.t
 Hon. Chappell Cory, candidate for superlntendent of Education. is in the city and is minglIng with the teachers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
Lncal and Personal.

through the city today on his way to Hot Springs. He will remain there about a month when he will be joined by his wife' and together they will go to visit reia- tives in Ronham, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

William w. Pierce has been elected Secretary of the local branch of the Brotherho9d of Locomotive Engineers to succeed Peter Burks resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Glenn Kennedy, who was indicted for ton beat. was acquitted by tEo jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

II is said that men behind the new say, inzs hank to be started in Selma. will make kncwn :n a few days who it's di- rectors and officers will be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

A splendid audience went to the Pa viIion last night to Miss Celeste Kayscr 8 concert. Every seat was taken and most delightful evening was spent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Eugene Galloway, who is taking course in medicine at the University ol Virginia, is at home for the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Miss Lula Rhea Wise, one of the sweetest singers in this city. went to Montgomery thIs afternoon where she VIII sing for the Elks tomorrow night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
Session of the Miners.

The scale committe of the miners con- vention at Bessemer has gotten to work, hut no report is looked for until Thurs dav or possibly Friday afternoon. The convention is dragging along awaiting this report. This morning a donation of sfoo was made to the Fraterville. Tenn. ,,,ne victims families. and $50 to the Alexander City fire sufferers A few nsttv grievances were acted upon. This at,ernoon the miners attended the laying of inc corner stone of a new school build? tns II. r;ven them by the people of Bes- Tomorrow night banquet will he rendered the miners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Sam weatherly of Yoakum, Tex, was married to Miss Lena Eberhardt this ai- ternoon at 3:30 at the home of the brides father on Kingston Street, and they started by way of the Mobile and ohio to their Western home. MT. Weatherly occupies a responsible position with the Electric Light and Power Company of his city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

The wtrk of getting everything in shape for the encampment at Elkdale Park is progressing most favorably.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Miss Fannie Russell came from Centre vile yesterday for the purpose of attend ink the Dixie Clubs picnic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Mrs. Alex Davidson of Uniontown gave a card party today, which was attended by several Selma persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
HILL IS A CANDIDATE.
DESIRES TO BE sUPyRINTEN-
 DENT or EDUCATION.
He IS. a Resident of Gadsden and is an Educator-Work of the Teachers in Session in
 
 Birmingham.

Birmingham. June 1s.-(special. )-Pro- lessor I. W. Hill, superintendent of the Gadsden city schools in attcRdance upon the State convention of the Alabama Educational Association, has announced his candidacy for State Superintendent of Education. When asked today in reference to the matter, he said that. he had decided to make the race, having been solicited to run by a number of teachers. He said he hoped to win, but being good natured would not get mad if he is worsted. He expressed the opinion that the Superintendent of Educa- tion should be practical teacher, and leading teachers in the State. he ayers, have promised to support him. Profess sor Hill was born in this State and is 31 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Mrs. Welch of Birmingham, alter vlsrt oe ssyeraI weeks to her mother. Mrs. Love has returned to her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Mrs. Joseph Mitchell of Marion is ol A visit to friends in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
COunterfei.ts.
,e GREATEST NEWSPAPERS IN AMERICA has to

Read what one of GREATEST NEWSPAPERS AMERICA has say this suhjeo
 aT manufacturers of Castoa have been compelled to spend hundreds
 uuds If dollars to fmze public with the signature of 0has Fletcher This has been counterng tho Casto trade mark This conterng crime only against the popieto of Cto nt apains the growing generation should careful that oastoa bears signature Oa Fletcher they would guard the health of their children Parents and mothers particular ought carefully examine the Castoa which appearing this and to member that wrapper every bottle of Caa bears the fac-simile signature Oha Fletcher under whose supervision has been continuously for thirty years Philadelphia Bulletin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

the steamboat due from Mobile today did not arrive on time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Mrs. W. B. Newman and daughters. Misses Jamie and Grace, who have been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
1nus opposed to Primary.

T. is rumored that Chairman R. J. ,a of the State Democratic Exeeu- t,vs Committee, is about to send out an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

the suests of Capt. A. W. Newman's family, left for St. sstephen's today. where they will spend two weeks before returning to their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
A Narrow Escape.


 .ccident on the bridge across the Aia- hsma River at this point this morning Nr and Mrs. w. w. stewart nave sa,,n,rv home a few miles across the r,ver on South Side and had been there :. .nend the night. They were coming .cro.s inc bridge at an early hour this ,,aornin~ and had just gotten on the n-,a,e when Dr. Lockharts horse. at- tached to a blow. broke away from a nerro. and made wild dash Tor the hridre. The horse was running at iuii speed and the piow was dangling pehind hum. MT. Stewart heard the morse com ing down the road and making TOT the bridge. but he saw that he could not out sn. hriSge The horse came on at high snseS inc blow striking the bridge every tb,rtv or forty feet. MT. Stewart, think ,ng the buggy he was driving was going "a he rim into and his wife and cniio Filled got out and was trying to assist them from the buggy. .....
 Rv this time the horse was Tn tnirty feet of the buggy and 1t seemed as II no .,,,,,er on earth could prevent the animal from dashing into MT. Stewards vehicle ana smashing it to pieces or huriins ms 1,fa and child over the railing into the Alabama River, sixty feet below. Just at this iuncture the piow was seen eo so high in the air. When it came down the plow point struck between two or tne nlanks of the bridge and the sineie-ree and traces being strong the aninai was .s stopped in his mad career. He Ien as n shot and lay still. Several men who were cross,np the bridge rushed to where the nrostrate animal was and found him dead. The sudden halt caused by the plow point getting in the crack 1erked him down and his skull was fractured or his neck broken by the suddenness or the falI. That alone. probably saved the lives of Mir. Stewart and family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19
NEWS OF GENERAL CITY
JOHN CREWS MARRIED TO MISS 'r vAGSER.
Peculiar Occurrence Prevents Prot able Tragedy on Bridge Across
 the Alabama-Local anl Personal Events.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, June IS. John Crews of Centerville, came here yesterday. accompanied by James David- son. his best man. and today they drove across the river few miles where he was joined in wedlock to Miss vasser. a very pretty. and attractive young lady of south Side. MT. Crews is leading young business man of centervilie and has rapidly forged to the front of late .na has n host of friends living in Bibh County who will heartily congratulate him on capturing such an attractive young woman for his bride The young coupie. attended by the grooms pest man. passed through the city this morn ins on their way back to their home m Ctntcrvilic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Only one negro has 90 far been resis- tered by the Registrars on their second round in this beat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Hot. dry weather for the past few weeks has seriously injured the corn crop. and unless there is rain in the near future. cotton will also be injured. The com plaints are mostly from the northern DOT ton of the county. There have been par tial showers, but they have not refreshed the crops as would have been expected.
 Monday at the trial of Duke Wilson for the killing of John. T. Webb. at the request of the attorney for Wilson, a con- tinuance was taken to July l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

Miss Fannie Russell came from Centre vile yesterday for the purpose of attend ink the Dixie Clubs picnic.
 The wtrk of getting everything in shape for the encampment at Elkdale Park is progressing most favorably.
 Mrs. Alex Davidson of Uniontown gave a card party today, which was attended by several Selma persons.
 On account of the iowness of the river the steamboat due from Mobile today did not arrive on time.
 Only one negro has 90 far been regis tered by the Registrars on their second round in this beat. O. P. Lyman of Atlanta came to Selma yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. F. Lyman. The Misses Hails of Montgomery are the guests of their sister. Mrs. A. L.. Mcleod.
 A. D. Pitts has returned from spend ing day or two in the Capital City of Alabem ma.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Coleman are think ing of spending few weeks at Perdtdo Bay.
 Miss Mary Towards music class gave Q delightful recital at the Y. M. CA. last night.
 Enoch Bell of Browns Station has filed a voluntary bill in bankruptcy.
 Ed Jones of Nadawah spent yesterday among his Selma friends.
 John s. Pollard Is on visit to friends in Mobile. 5
 Capt H. A. Harafson is on visit to Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

O. P. Lyman of Atlanta came to Selma yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. F. Lyman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

The Misses Halls of Montgomery are the guests of their sister. Mrs. A. L..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-19

A. D. Pitts has returned from spend- ing day or two in the Capital City of Alabe ma.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
Thought Gov. Nye . Great Man.

Back in the sos Gov. Nye of Nevada
was an inveterate poker player. One
time while at saltwater he was play
ing poker in the presence of Capsule,
peace chief of the Piutes. Capsule
asked the governor to play with him
and the request was granted. The
play was two bits ante and dollar
limit The Indians capital was $40
and the governor. who cheated outra-
geously. soon won all the money. Cap
sue then put up his saddle, which
quickly went with his cash. His blan-
ket followed. His pony was staked
and lost. The governors face wore a
wicked smile Governor, said the
Indian, you got my money. my saddle.
my blanket and my pony; now l bet
you my squaw.' The governors ex-
preston at once became benevolent.
Capsule" he explained. 81 cannot take
your wife-the paleface does not in
dulge in double blessings of this va
riety; but If you will promise never
to play poker again l will give you
back your money and your property"
Capsule was delighted and always after
that told the story to illustrate what
great man was Gov. Nye.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
NATURAL RAIN BURNS THE CROPS
Caustio Showers Fall Around Italy's
Famous Crater.

Famous OfAt6r.
A singular phenomenon has occur
red this year and has caused consider
able damage in the villages around
Vesuvius says Consul Neville Rolfe
in his report on the trade Of South
Italy for 1901. The volcano is con-
stantly pouring out large cloud of
steam from its summit This steam is
highly charged with hydrochloric acid,
and shower of rain falling through
1t becomes impregnated with this acid,
and falling on the growing crops
burns all the young shoots. No doubt
some special atmospheric or other
conditions must have been present.
because the mountain has poured out
its steam and the rain must have
fallen through it for centuries with
out the same result occurring. and in
fact the phenomenon only lasted for
about a month in the spring. During
this month, however, the sprouting
vines suffered severely, both leaves
and buds being shriveled up, and hav-
ing the appearance of having been
burnt, and in the case of the villages
nearest the mountain the cereals
growing below the vines are seriously
damaged, and in some cases de-
strOyed, says the London Globe.
Fortunately the vines which were
the most forward suffered the least,
but the damage was SO widespread
that it reached Palma, near Nola,
where the produce consists Of hazel
nuts, which are indigenous to the dis
trict, and are grown for export in
large quantities. These have been
practically ruined, all the young
shoots being destroyed. 1t is hoped
that the mischief will not extend itself
to the plants themselves, and that
only this years crop will be lost.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
RUSSELL SAGE ONCE IN POLITICS


During His Term In ConGsase He Nomi-
mated Fillmore for Vice PreAIdnt
1t may not be generally known that
Russell Sage, the n.ted financ.er, fig
ured quite prominently as a politician
at one time and was four years in con-
gress. He was chairman of the New
York state delegation at the conven-
ton where Zachary Taylor was nomi-
mated for president. Sage and his as
voted solidly for the mill boy of the
slashes" until it was apparent that he
could not be nominated, and then the
New, York vote, under Sage's lead,
was thrown to Taylor and secured him
the prize.
The action of Sage pleased the
friends of Taylor SO much that they
came to him and said he might name
the vice president. Il had no thought
of that at all" said Mr. Sage in speak.
ing of the matter "and | took some
time to consider. Among other men
! thought of Fillmore, who was then
young lawyer of Buffalo. knew him
well and thought he would make
good vice president. suggested his
name and it was brought before the
convention. He was nominated with
out trouble. l then notified him that
he had been chosen as our vice presi-
dental candidate. He accepted the
nomination and the ticket was elect.
ed."-Leslie's Weekly.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
Sum ner Outing In Tnbloids.

Air in pastiles is the latest novelty
for those who look forward to a
Utopia in which the hours of the
working day will no longer be cut into
by breakfast, dinner and tea, but
when mankind will simply have to
swallow few meat tabloids and
leave Nature to do the rest as he goes
about his business
The invention is the work OF M.
Georges Jaubert, of the Ecole Poly.
technique. Paris. who has discovered
a combination which, when dissolved
in water, gives off oxygen.
Two POUNDS of air pastilles made of
this combination will produce $50
litres of oxygen, and the benefit OF
the invention in theatres, hospitals,
mines and submarines is evident at
glance. 1t means, in fact. that trip
to the seaside is to be bought from
the nearest chemist and enjoyed in
ones own room.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
The RetOrt Pers onaI.

Ebert Hubbard, the eccentric, long
haired editor of the Philistine is fond
of telling tales on himself, and here
Is new one, says the Philadelphia
Times. The other day he was ap-
preached by bootblack
Shine EN- up, sir?" said the gamin.
Mr.. Hubbard looked at the urchin
with one of those fatherly smiles OF
his. The boys face was streaked
with CRIME
NO, my lad said Mr. Hubbard,
but il you will wash your face I'll
give you dime"
"All right, sir" exclaimed the boy,
and he forthwith ran to a neighboring
watering trough and quickly made his
ablutions. Mr.. Hubbard held out
the dime, but the boy only looked up
in his face with a grin and said:
Il don't want it, you old hayseed
Keep it yourself and go and get your
hair cut"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
POSSIBILITIES OF TELeGRAPHY.
Utilizing the Wires for Great Variety
Of PurpOseA.

OF Purposes.
Doing things by telegraph Is
hobby now" says an observant man,
"and it seems that there are but few
things which may not transpire in this
way. | read a little while ago about
a marriage ceremony which had been
performed in this way. 1t was Chi
cago man, of course, who figured AS
the main principal for they DO
strange things, you know, in Chicago.
Chess games are played over the wire.
The cable is even pressed into service
by the experts who engage in the in
ternational game of chess Long-dis-
tance games are becoming common.
'1n little while. l guess, progress
sive euchre, seven-up. poker casino.
old maid, solitaire. and all the other
games will be played over the wIre
These things have been suggested by
the series of bowling games which are
now in progress between New Orleans
and Mobile-games which are being
played over the wire. It is good
thing. | like the idea. 1t might not
do in poker. You couldn't see tho
other fellows face. You couldn't tell
bluff from dead straight taiag. But
wire playing is all right and | guess
after awhile men will be dying by
telegraph. There's no telling New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06

which only Kansas could produce.
From Blank Springs in the state
of New York said my hostess.
Then | laid down; the time left en-
my hands at that house was devoted to
discussion OF infant baptism, Cuban
reciprocity. the Philippines. the beef
trust and Carrie Nation"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06
ON THE WRONG TRACK
RESULTS MET BY MAN WHO WANTED
TO BE AGREEABLE.
Variety of Topics Chosen for Converse
tion Of No Avail--Attempts Of New
Yorker to Flatter Kansas Hostess
Meet with Diama; Failure.


bouquets when you are out dining.
said New York travelling man. When
l was in Kansas town not long ago l
was invited to the home of customer
to take dinner. A travelling man never
permits himself to misunderstood an
invitation to eat home dinner.
My customers wife was one OF
those matter -of-fact. common-sense
women to whom primrose is prim-
rose, whether it grows by the rivers
brim or in the barnyard. Soon after
was seated at her daintily spread ta-
bic l began fumbling around for some
thing Of a gracious brand to launch
which would show my appreciation OF
her hospitality.
Il opened on butter. 1t was worth
travelling miles to taste such butter as
things about New York. of course-we
all do that-but admitted that there
was no such butter in New York as
found on her table.
"She couldn't understand that, for
the butter was tasting was from
firkin sent her by express by her aunt
in Herkimer county. Just then l hap
pened to think of story and the but
ter incident was relegated.
We had got down to peas and | al
lowed that there were no peas like the
homegrown kind. 1t added to the
lusciousness of the pea to watch it
grow and Gull it from the vine.
"She thought otherwise Her peas
had been a failure ever since the
grasshoppers did her gardening last
year, and George-that was her hus
bands name-had bought canned peas
ever since. l had been throwing tu
lips at canned peas!
Il think l said something about the
weather, just then. That's what
man coughs up when he goes against
the rocks. You would think after a
throw-down or two such as l have
mentioned that | would have confined
myself to the monosyllable; and |
would had not the little woman spoken
OF the wild goose she served.
"'At least she said in a splendid
way, we can offer you i'll this some
thing you don't often have in New
York
''Of course. Allowing much in New
York's favor must say that the goose
we get in the metropolis is pretty
tame bird. ! admitted this. And then
l cut loose on the delicious meat of
the fowl that honks.
Il could conceive Of 10 sport like
that of hunting the wild goose. Then
l quoted something from 'Hiawatha'
goose, you know.
Il said her husband must be a
mighty hunter. OF course ii is only in
the great open country that the wawa
can be hunted, | said I got second
round of wawa, and felt quite satisfied
at last that had hit the right trail.
Then the little woman, looking at me
with her gray eyes, said
80 think we are indebted to Mr..
Edison or some one of his school for
the dish we are enjoying. Recently.
quite recently, our modest little city
has been lighting the streets with
electricity.
I'm the night when the sky is over
cast these lights seem to attract the
great fiocks of wild geese which pass
this way, and when they get into
radius of the lamps they become con-
fused, and even the boys kill them
with clubs.
1.-The wild goose we have this eve
ming Is quite modern. 1t was indirect
ly killed nv electric light
The Grit-advocate., 1902-06-06

Trust not your money to one whose
eyes are bent on the ground.