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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
SWIMMING CONTESTS AT Y. M,
 c. A.
Events at the Pool Were Exciting and Interesting.

Events at the Pool Were Exciting
 and Interesting.
 The contests last night in fNe Y. M c. A. swimming pool were much more closely contested than on last Saturday and new man, Hybett, came near talk ing the long race from Tisdale. He also tied with Snodgrass for Arst place in the dive for form.
 The fifty-five yard race was again an easy thing for Tisdale who won in one minute and twelve seconds. Clapn won the long dive, swimming under water within few feet of three times the length of the pool. Ivey, Tisdale and Hannon all made twice the length of the pool. In the dive off'' for second place Ivey won.
 Woodruff's fine stroke again won the swim for form though the decision was much harder this time and there was not much to choose among four of the con- testants. Woodruff was awarded first. Hannon second and Clapp third.
 The 110 yard race and the 33-yard race on back were the best of the evening and both were hotly contested Tisdale was first in both events, Clapp giving him hot race in the S. yard and Hybett pushing him hard nearly to the finish in the long race. The time for the I1O-yards was nearly 90 seconds better than last Saturday, two minutes 15 seconds.
 Tisdale now has a good lead for the sil- yer medal and unless the others show greatly improved form will surely win ft, The score Is now: Tisdale, 27; Woodruff. 20; Clapp, IT; Snodgrass, Il; Hannon, 10; 1vey, g; Hybett, [.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

hat we have more notions than mMX r sales are 50 much larger. the vaaiey, Caprice and Dncfylis.
 ROGER AND GAALETsS, violetta de Parmb Toilet Water. Large nine bottle 9I.6O.
 GROWN TOILET WATERS, 0ge per bottle. Se1ecticn Paan ds x pegne, Grab Apple Blossom and vse@ letto de Parms.
 DR. CHARLEs FLESH FOOD, Ece3
 BEAUTY VIOLET TA1C row DER, large bottle SC.
 COLGATE9s VIOLET TAIU and Cashmere Bouquet, each 16c. 1EENNENsS TALCUM 12c box.
 HANDKERCHrEEE. This special Is for the school boys.
 25 dozen colored bordered, he11-. stitched Handkerehiefs, 3Se donszi~ i. HAIR BRUSHES, i0c dossns beNf English, hand drawn bristlg back worth S1.OO for T5c.
 INDIAN BEAD LOOMS, tho u@w fad, for making your own beads for collars, belts and purses. Two stzen, a5 and soc.
 Beads to go with the looms lOe . bunch, all colors, black and whita.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
 A> ANk l HNlny

BurnsviIle. MT. King is among the most efficient and popular members of the rail- way force. and his many friends wish him success in his new business.
 Charlie Lenoir, Jr., has returned home after a visit to friends in the country.
 Ed. Stoddard has returned from visit to relatives in Collerene.>
 Mrs. W. s. Monk and children left yes terday for Asheville.
 Charles, Hybart of MonroeviIle was in Selma last evening.
 Paul Johnson of South Side. spent to- day in the city.
 Percy Dawson of Minter is visiting rel atives in Selma.
 J. M. Burns has returned home after q visit to Biloxi.
 Lewis Johnson of West Dallas was in Selma to-day.
 Mrs. W. W. ouarIes is visiting relatives in Rome, Ga.
 Captain H. B. Chipman of Pensacola, is in the city.
 Dr. H. V. weedon of Berlin is a visitor to Selma
 Virgil Hatcher of Berlin is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Teachers Committee.

The committee of the Jefferson County Teachers Union. appointed to prepare a. uniform course of study for the county, met in the office of Superintendent J. H. Phillips fin the city hall this morning and began work on their report to be made to a meeting of the union next Saturday W. H. Bowen, superintendent of the pub- lie schools in Ensley, was chairman; and others present were; R.. V. Allgood, su- perintendent of the schools at Avondale; J. M. Dill superintendent of the schools at Bessemer; H. P. Self, superintendent of the schools at Pinson. and pr. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham schools. A report of the committee on a supplementary reading course was made this afternoon, and adopted. It will be embodied in the uniform course of study report
 The task is an arduous one as books for all grades have to be selected. It Is ex- pected the system will be put in opera ton this season when it will give to all schools in the county the same course of study and allow scholars to transfer one to the other without being inconvenienced in their work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
H. S Knowles Dry Goods gc.

Veterans and the Aasons, the service he- ing very impressive. few years a&o MT. Tate made himself famous by giving the Confederate Veterans of hla Cougrea- sIonal district $22,0o0 in money.
 James A. Kyle the present register in chancery Is the first to announce his cal- didacy for Probate Judge of Jackson County in the next primary. Mr. Kyie has the endorsement of large nuhbar of prominent citizens and will make e good officer if elected.
 Every preparation has been made by Professor Grogan for the opening of the Baptist Institute on Tuesday morning next. The full faculty will be in place and a good opening Is expected.
 The semi-annuaI interest on the SisASo1 outstanding county bonds due 8eptemnnx 1st has just been paid by Probate JudgN c. L. Cargill. The amount paid was st- 666. .50
 Cotton Is opening fast in this seeticu and the farmers will commence pic.lnN newt week. The present outlook b veTz promising for good yield
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

being used, Caffey in some manner picked the lock or slipped the handcuffs from his wrists and managed to break the chain and shackles from his feet and swore vengeance against any one who attempt ed to shackle him again. Yesterday the sheriff with went into Cafey's cell and chained nim with log chain and last night he got 1t off and hid 1t or made way with 1t and it has not been found' The sheriff has now placed a guard with him.
 John P. McLendon, died at his home at this place on Monday after a prolonged illness and was buried at Center Point Tuesday, Rev. R. D. Shook conducting the funeral services. Mir. McLendon was a Confederate Veteran and of large and influential family. He was 66 years of age at the time of his death.
 Mfr. William B. Tate, sS years of age. brother of Mrs. Wallace of this place died at Jefferson iCty. East Tennessee few days ago. His burial took place Sunday and was conducted by the Confederate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

oCner store m CoWu. Ihhts W0T " LADIES' HOSE. 20 dozen, plain fast black gauge lisle, worth Tsgu- larly 35c pair. This week S4c. PLAIN LESLIE HOSE. 2S dozen, fast black ineraip. soc kind a6c-e CoLoRED HOSE, fancy lace and embroidered. Value soc at SSc. MISSES HOSE, black lace hsle, 2 to S's. Sold 35c. This week 2Sc. SOAPS. Our assortment is most varied. These are Colgate's:
 White Wing, Dc cake. '-- White Clematis, 25c box 8 cakes. visadora, 25c box of 8 cakes. .. Rosadola, 25c box of 8 cakes. Guest Room, 1Oc cake.
 Honey Soap, Sc cake.
 Oatmeal, cake Sc.
 ALLTHE FOLLOWING are Roger and Gallet's and are marked specials this week for 23c cake.
 Wood Soap, GiroHee, Heliotrcpe, Violet, Lilac and Peau d. EspagLe. CoLGATEs TOILET WATERS, medium size SIC, large size 5Q. Sc. lection: Violet, White Rose, Lily of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
STONED TURKISH sENT1NE1s.
Boris sarafof, Macedonian Revolu- tionary Leader, Saw Father
 Dragged in Chains.

Boris Sarafon, Macedonian Revolu-
 tionary Leader, Saw Father
 Dragged in Chains.
 Possessed by an hereditary hatred of the Turks which has been unframed by the arrest. Imprisonment and banishment of his father and grandfather for alleged revolutionary actions, Boris Sarafoff, the young leader of the Macedonian revolu- tionary movement, Is a personality of in- terest at this time, when the eruption of volcanic matter from the crater of the Balkans Is a little more menacing than usual. In view or the possibilities of an overflow his movements are of import ance for it is said that his rule among his followers is absolute. Although only thirty years old, he has the reputation of having more blood on his hands than any other parsonage in Europe except the Commander of the Faithful"
 Sarafoff was born in the Turkinsh vil- lage of Ljubjechovo, the home of his an- cestors for more than two hundred years. His parents were Bulgarians. The he- reditary hatred of the Mahometan rellg- ion and the Turks date back to 164s, when the Turks endeavored to compel the Bull garians of the district to become follow CTS of the doctrines of Mahomet. Damian, one of Sarafoff's ancestors, persuaded them that death was better than the re- nunciation of Christianity and organized a formidable revolt. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries others ancestors took prominent part in .anti-Turkish movements.
 It was evident at an early age that Sarafoff had mental powers of more than the ordinary calibre, and at the age of ten years he was sent to Salonica to att tend the Bulgarian High School there. While studying at the school that which did much to crystalize his inherent feel ing against the Turks occurred.
 One day a cavalcade entered the city. Its marching was coupled with the clank- ing of chains. The chains were on the limbs of Macedonian Bulgarians. At the approach of the slowly moving body of men and their prisoners many of the peo- pie of the city could be seen running to- ward the street down which 1t was com inR. As might be expected, the school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

We've got to do lot of bushes we've got to make room for our ne' moving them except to your house. LOON LAKE, A Bleached Domss- tic, e,ooo yards, worth 7c yard. our price sc.
 INDIAN HEAD 5-4 Domestic, worth a dime more than 15c yard. QUILTED TABLE FELT, 54 inch extra heavy, the yard 73e.
 Same as above, 63 inch, s2c.
 BOSTON MILLs' SHEETS, full bleached, hemstitehsd, hand torn, 72xeO at 5Se each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Advertiser Bureau.

A0tCEIA5cE 0urG1ug
 Selma, Aug. 2s. The most interesting thing of the day and, indeed, of the past few months, has been the open letter of Hon. !. H. Nun melee in regard to the appointment of Hon. W. W. Quarles to be a notary pub lic.
 Mir. ouarles, who is solicitor, asked for appointment for which. through friends. he did not make a personal application. Governor Jelks wished that a personal application be made by Cok Quarles who, by the way, voted for Frank White in the gubernatorial primary.
 In his letter Editor NunneEee prints the correspondence between himself and Pri- vate Secretary Jackson, relative to Colo mel Quarles appointment as a commercial notary. In the correspondence Secretary Jackson said that the Governor had told Mr. Craig Smith that if Colonel Quarles would file his application it would receive prompt attention.
 Mfr. Nunnelee's letter 10 couched fin re- spectful terms, but it shows that he wrote under stress of feeling. He recounts in- cidents that led up to the election of Cov- eFnor Jelks as president of the Senate. when. he says. T was loyal to you even in the face of a prospect of personal gain to myself" -s
 He has. he says, only one regret. and that is, that he ever asked the Governor for favor. He says that J. A. Minter was appointed a notary at his request, and that no personal application was re- quired by the Governor from Minter. Mir. Nunnelee declares that he will not fur ther annoy the Governor with a request of any sort. ......-..... ..-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

M. Adams. The purpose of the club is to promulgate pure Democratic doctrine and advance the general interests of the party. A meting of the County Execu- tive Committee will be called in few days to consider the question of organlz- ing clubs in every part of the County
 old time Democrats are rejoicing at the revival of the spirit of Democracy and are welcoming back those who strayed off to the Popullst party, numbers of whom are reuniting themselves with the party of thc.r fathers-the Democratic party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Paris Green Wanted.

Wholesale drug dealers in Birmingham are having Q big demand for paris green, indicating that cotton growers are using same on their growing crops. In the last few days something like 900 pounds of the poison has been sold to smaller dealers in the forming sections of the northern part Of the State, while orders have been placed for considerable more. The reports which come to this point now are that the cotton worms have not yet damaged the cotton much, but steps are being talk en to prevent any disastrous results from Eke worms,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
BOuSefurnlisbin0s.

in this Department this weslD-e FaIl goods, and there's no way ee
 HEMsTITCHED PILLOW CAHx hand torn, 36x45 at 13c each.
 FEATHER PILLOWS, 3 Ia Co ( pound, regulation size, Allsd with clean feathers and down. @i.00 tQ $3.50 the pair.
 UNION HUCE TOWEL, e0x3s, good value at 2Oc. Our price lac.
 HUCK TOWELS, fringsd fatl1K border, 14x32, worth 1Oc ct bc.
 MEDICATED COTTON BOLTS, 10 ounce rolls, 12 Ia and 15c each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Knowles KnowIes \ Knowles KnowIes. 1. kno0!l3 Carly Fall Clearance
 Summer n1crcb cbdndiSc@

arriving and making Summer goods all the
 
 
 
   Mr. Knowles Montgomery extended personal o UT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
DEMOCRATS OF cHILToN.
Enthusiastic Club of Confident Den
 ocrats of Clantno.

ocrats of Clantno.
 For the last twelve years or more the Democratic party in Chiffon County has been compelled to remain in the rear of the field. the Populists having gained control of all the offices. But a cnange has come over our dreams and the fu- ture looks bright and rosy for the Dem ocrats. .--
 Last night the Clanton Democratic Club was organized with 165 members and a most enthusiastic meeting was held. A number of prominent old-time Democrats and ex-Populists addressed the meeting and the sentiment was in favor of har- mony in the party and that the club should avoid the question of any indi- viduaFs political interests.
 The officers elected were: G. Higgins, President; J. o. Middleton. Secretary; Executive Committee: G. Higgins, Chair man; Frank Crichton. E. H. Parrish. E. C. Jones. Joseph Cox, P. D. Wilson, W..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

Two-ToNED TAFFETA SILKS, also solid colored, grade worth 66c a yd, this week 42c.
 NOVELTY BRoCADE SILKS, black, assorted patterns. Worth 76c at 20c. 8
 coLoRED CHINA SILKS, best grade, 2S in. wide. Value 6oc yard, 41c.
 NOVELTY SILKS in Roman stripes, for petticoats. Sold 75c. This week, 30c.
 DANISH CLOTH, 36 in. wide, all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Novel Entertainment.

One of the most. singular entertain ments ever given in Bessemer was the Dumb Supper" at the home of Miss night. Six young men met down town at 11:30 o'clock. Covering themselves with white sheets, taking a small-sized conn, they made a very ghostly march toward the homelof the young lady on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
New National Bank.

Birmingham Is assured of another na-
 tional bank in December The Comp troller of Currency has approved the ap-
 plication of J. H. Frye and several other citizens of Birmingham looking to an- other national bank in Birmingham, and
 arrangements are now being made for the
 opening of the establishment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
H lflcmentcus Sale Of Summer Uasb Go

 om HhgesdoU hem
   mgnundd 6p and dCepN geup Q 20 ra$andCha I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Prize of Loving Cup.

The Birmingham Gun Club will provide handsome loving cup to be given to the team making the best average in a shoot. to be held here in the near future, and a special invitation will be extended to the Hermitage Club of Nashville. which ag-. at Nashville by the Birmingham team. It Is believed the Hermitage Club team will come here with others and contest for the cup.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Five More Tanks,

The Standard Oil Company win erect five more tanks, an office and put in oth- CT Improvements at Bessemer, south of here, expending nearly seo0o0. Their busi- ness in the Bessemer vicinity is on the increase As
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
EridaV Rei1ll1al1t Sales.

Friday Sales of Remnants Short Lengths Broken HalfP, memorable day in the merchandising Montgomery All day long filled withager enthusiastic shoppers In
 
 will look with consider able
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
or Special Interest.

absolutely
 this week, and to offer the haf. sacques aana in stock will be closed out Monday at reduction. Half THE wAIgT SUITS ars
 nice early Fall
 ALL WRAPPERS, Dressing lgo exactly HalfPrice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Ladies Fine lzJaists.

hisN Ladies' Muslin Shirt Waists which have all bargain counter at greatly reduced prices. Chldrens wool cotton sending their children off and styles here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
CHAINS CANNOT KEEP HIM.

Caffey a White Prisoner Slips Their
 Bandage.
 Scottsboro Aug. 29.-(Speeial. )-Bill Caffey, white, who shot and killed negro at a picnic here July A. is giving Sheriff Austin no end of trouble. Wednes- day night he was discovered saving hole through the iron floor of his cell. He was handcuffed and chained to the wall of his cell, an ordinary trace chain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

Better than the tiaras-the diadem of freedom. Better than broad acres-a garden of hearts,
 ease. Better than minds of gold-a mint of dreams Better than bars of molten silver-the silver
 of 8 laugh, Better than strings of pearls-the crystal of a
 tear. Better than bands of choristers-a lute in the
 souL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

we've got a lot of speciaIs for to give you an idea. + JAPANESE MATTTNGs, pretty carpet patterns, IT 1-2 to 27 1--2C yard.
 CHINA MATTTNGs, an excellent grade of goods, 15 to soc yard.
 BRUSSELS RUGS, made from drummer's samples, bound and fringed, range 40c to $1.1b each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

colors. Worth regular soc yard This week, 25c.
 ALBATRoss, all wool, assorted light and dark, 3S in. sec goods, this week, Soc. BLACK PIPELINES and heavy English Cheviots, 52 in. Worth $1.25 yard, at o5c.
 NEW FALL DRESS GOODS, such as solid and mixed Cheviots, solid granite Examines, Scotch Plaids, etc. Bought to sell 6oc to 75c yard. Spe- cial this week at 44c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Cotton Exchange Elects oSieers,

The Selma Cotton Exchange to-day elected the following officers:
 I. Bloch. president; J. W. Marshall, vice president; c. A McKinnon, secretary and treasurer.
 Directors. c. W. Hooper. w. P. weIch. L. Lamar, V. B. Atkins. W. L. Thomp- son.
 The entire ticket of officers was prac- ttcally reelected. The election was held under the supervision of Ali Mnckle, Jr., P. G. Welch and W. L. Thompson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Personal and Local.

Mrs. R. F. Otis left yesterday for Co., lumbia, s. C., where 1t is hoped she will recover from her recent injuries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

Mrs. J. H. Pumpkin has gone to Ashe- Nille. N. C., to spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
For . state Exxhibit.

A committee of the Birmingham Com-
 mercial Club will go to Montgomery next
 week to consult with Governor Jells lock-
 Ing to an exhibition at the St. Louis ex- position. The Birmingham Commercial Club is very anxious to have a State ex-
 hibit at the exposition. and if that is not
 done then efforts will be made to get a diStrict display.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

WOMEN0 D OAHOND0t patent leather vamps, patent tip and plain kid, 9 and 8 straps. Regular $2.oo at 91.6o.
 WoMEN's oxFoRDs, and 8 straps. French heels, hand turned. Worth $1.75, this week $1.25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

The friends of Rev and Mrs A. A Little are pleased to know that she ii improving. et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

The friends of MeD. Campbell are glad to know that he has recovered from a se- rious attack of rheumatism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

This part of the store will be r
 of fresh goods in a short time. HOV goods left, which we will dispose o
 OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT consists of Mems and Boys Pants, overalls, and Coats; also Boys" en- tire Suits. All of the latest styles but not marked at prohibitory prices.
 FOR A SPECIAL this week we offer Boys Knee Pants in summer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

!. A. McKinnon has returned from g pleasant visit to Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Carpet Department

this week here. We mention a few
 SCREENS, $50 new ones. pam mel, beautiful silkaline filled, worth SEA.
 75o FIRE PLACE SCREENS, g dog. to close out at 43c each.
 MONDAY SPECIAL. Between 9 and il we will sell for cash 750 good cloth Window Shades for 10c each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Epworth League Entertainment.

The Epworth League of the Church Street Methodist Church enjoyed a de- llghtfui entertainment last evening at the pastorate on Church street. After a pleasant discussion of ''Our bishops," a game of peanut finding was indulged in. Miss Hurt won the first prize, a box of candy, and Miss Olivia Green the second prize, doll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

Dr. W. c. Phillips has returned from g visit to relatives in Camden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

J. W. StiIlwell of Halsey, Ky, former. ay of Selma. is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Advertiser Bureau.


 Inft Fielder AL Miller and Perry Wer- d1n. first baseunan and captain of the came team, were in the Inferior Crimi- nal Court, A(poiics court. here this mcrn- Suw and both were fined. On the diamond yesterday in the ninth inning between Bir1ningham and Memphis, Miller ran ous to Umpire Keefe and shook him. angered @k a decision which had been made. The umpire fined Miller and "cop" arrest eA him also. The case came up for trial to-day. and Judge Feagin said that ne thought that the national game ought not be spoiled by rowdyism and imposed MIaiue of s25. As the crowd of ball players and on-lookers were leaving the court loom. Werden was heard to make come remark about the fine which was im- pnsed.l He was ordered brought into the court room again and an hour later was charged with contempt of the court. An explanaficn was offered by F. c. snep- herd. president of the Birmingham As euciation. that werden did not mean any reflection on the court, but was talking about a fine. imposed by the umpire. Judge Teagfn did not look at In that light. and h6 imposed a fine of $25 on Mir. Werden. n appeal was taken. bond being filed. Umpire Ksefe. Coffee D. Jackson. secre- tary-treasurer of the Birmingham Asso- ciation, and other officials of the local
 
 OsNefll in the interest of Miller. asking that the fine be remitted. After consider able discussion, Acting Mayor O'Neill re- mitted the fine, though local newspaper reporters made objection to this being Gene.
 Inspector oray's Estimate.
 tn looking over what has already been done and the prospects of the future. Gfate Mine Inspector J. M. Gray has giv- on out an estimate as to the probable coal production in this State during the year 1908 He says that this State will produce between HOO 900 and 12o00, 900 tons of coal this year. against something oyer 1o.000;00o tons last year. The produc- ton for the fiest six months of this year showed a big gain over the same period of last year.. The production for the. last I've months of the year will be heavy. During the month of July when the Unit Cd Mine Workers of America were sus- pended from work. the mines in Walker county, which do not employ United Mine Workers. produced a large amount of coal. There is a strong demand for coal and it is asserted that some of the larger consumers in this State are going to all bins, in anticipation of possible car sliortsge just as quickly as they can get fl3N coal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
baberdasberY Departrlent.

ady to show a new and hobby line ever, we still have a few summer at your price.
 weight Worsteds and Cashmeres. 75c values 59c; soc values 39c.
 BOYS WAISTS, ages 4 to 12, pink, blue and white Percale. 25c values to go in Mondays sale at 19c.
 UNDERWEAR. What we have left goes this week at a sacrifice.