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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Major Champagne Is Dead.

Columbus Ga, May Especial Ma
for D. W. Champagne died last night IN
Houston, Texas, where he went two
months ago. He was about seventy years
of age and FOR nearly fifty years was
an architect and contractor in Column
bus. He built the Rankin house, Webster
building Third National and Chattahoo-
chez national bank buildings her and SUI
perintended the erection Of the govern
ment building. Eagle and Phenix dam
and other important work.
He superintendent the building OF the
state capitol at Atlanta. and Of the gov
eminent building IN New Orleans and
birmingham His last work was the new
water plant al the Eagle and Phenix
mills, which viii stand as a monument
to his Skill
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Ashore on Raanfort. S. G.

beaufort. N c. May Specially The
Portuguese bark Vera Cruz, from Cape
Verde islands bound for New Bedford,
is stranded on Ocracoke bar, about 200
yards from the beach. Tho cargo con
sists Of thirty tons Of whale oil, some
bone and 240 cmigrants mostly women,
all Portuguese bound for New Bedford.
The life saving crew At Portsmouth
have rescued sixty passengers and land
cd them at Portsmouth whore they viii
be taken care of. ana win save the bal
Gnce OF the passengers and crew. The
vessel and cargo are in a very dangerous
position Wind is strong northeast and
vcrv heavy sea
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Gun and Pistol Used on Creech.

Columbia, s. c., May 7.-(Special) LAST
night Spain Kelley and Howard Singleton
were driving q double team on the high
way, u miles from Bishopville. when W.
E. Creech drove by In the opposite dreo-
ton.
When opposite Creech Kelley snatched
a pistol out OF the bottom of the buggy
and fired three times. each taking effect
in Creech's back.
Kelley picked up shotgun and at
tempted to fire but Singleton got in the
way. Creech jumped out of his own bug
gy and got into the one driven by WI
liam King. who put his horse at a gal
lop.
Kelley cut one horse out OF the har-
ness, sprang on it's back and pursued AT
fun speed. He overlook Creech in :
miles. and fired twice with a shotgun.
Creech. desperately wounded, pleaded
for mercy while King whipped his horse
into a run. Kelley loaded again, rode up
beside the buggy and finished Creech with
the full load in his body.
Creech Is said to have ruined Kelley 8
young daughter He owned a livery sta
Bile in Bishopville.
Kelley has not been found by the sher-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11

lege or before coming there The college
has labor system whereby students earn
about $4,000 q year.
The spirit OF work and economy Is very
strong at the college. Even rich boys
catch the spirit, and work at odd hours
beside boys of the greatest poverty.
Every possible form Of labor Is repre-
sented, from barbering and shoemaking
to clerl1ng, teaching and preaching There
are plenty of carpenters. machinists, engi-
neers. draughtsmen and electricians, and
no end of farm workers
IT Is big sight to see the A. and NJ.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Attempts TO Wreck Trains,

Columbia, s G., May 6-(Special)-
Last night two attempts were made 70
wreck trains near Ridgeway, a station on
the Southern railway Freight train No
81 passed there about 10 O'Clock and re-
ported having knocked q crosstie off the
track. Later. q passerby reported having
found two crcssties on the track. one Of
which he removed but left the second ono
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Troops Are Guarding Negro.

Columbia. s c, May 5.-(speciai.)-
Much excitement was caused in Chester
last might by the reported gathering Of
a mob at Loweryvllie, about miles from
Chester. for the purpose Of lynchins Jim
Montgomery. a negro who entered the
home Of Mrs. Nellie Smith, a highly re-
spected and agsl widow. Governor Hey
ward was requested 20 send troops 20
the scene. and ne Immediately ordered
the Lee Light infantry forty-two strong.
to proceed 70 Loweryville The prompt
arrival Of militia probably prevented the
lynching Of Montgomery.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
FLORIDA.
Death Of Judge Maxwell.

Defuniak Springs. Fla, May 5.-Judge
A. f. Maxwell, the last survivor OF the
Confederate states senate, except Sena-
tor Vest, died at Chipley this afternoon
in his $50 year.
Judge Maxwell was native OF Geor-
gia, was educated at the University Of
Virginia and moved to Florida in lS45.
He had served in both branches of the
state legislature and has filled the posi-
ton Of secretary Of state and attorney
general of Florida
He was member Of congress from
1853 to 1857; was Confederate States sen
ator from 1862 till 1860: was appointed
Judge of the state supreme court in 1866;
was circuit Judge 1878, and was chief
Justice Of Florida 1SS7-9l
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Election Won by Hogs.

Columbus. Ga. May --(SpeciaL)-H
Will continue to roam the streets Of
Phoenix City. one of the city's Alabama
suburbs in an election In that city today
to decide whether or not hogs shoud
be taken off the street: III people voted
III favor Of letting the hogs remain,
and only II voted TO take them off the
streets.
The question has been live issue in
Phoenix city politics for some time. and
an anti-hog ordinance last year aroused
considerable bitterness
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Professor Price Is Dead.

New York, May S--Thomas Randolph
Price, professor of the English language
and literature in Columbia university and
head Of its English department, is dead
Professor Price was born in Virginia
sixty-four years ago. and was educated
at the University Of Virginia. ~ me
outbreak Of the civil war he enlisted in
the confederate army serving through
the war as an officer of engineers. From
1867 to 1876 he taught the classics and
English in Randolph Macon college.
In 1876 he was called TO the chair OF
Greek and Hebrew in the University or
Virginia For the last twenty years he
taught English in Columbia.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Seventh Squadron at Rome.

Rome, Ga, May 6-(Special)-A squad
ron of the Seventh United States cav
airy has accepted an invitation from
the mayor and council of Rome to camp
IN Rome for one week next month. The
Woman's Club of Rome originated the
movement and the citizens generally
have taken the matter up and it will
be made a gala week. a merchants
carnival and a big military prize drill
will be interesting features of the pro-
gramme being arranged. The cavalry is
now at Chickamauga and 1t viii make
a practice march to Rome The tele-
gram Of acceptance from the command
ing officer was received tonight
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Engineer Hales Injured.

Macon, Ga, May (Special)-A
freight train on the Central, double
header moving toward Savannah, jump
ed the track near Gordon, % miles from
here. this afternoon about / o'clock and
in leaping from his machine Engineer
HaIcs. one Of the oldest and most re-
liable locomotive drivers ON the road.
was seriously injured. The fireman also
made a jump on II but escaped injury;
The train was moving at a good speed
and was upon high embankment when
1t left the track The injured man was
carried on to Savannah by the afternoon
train.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Sunday School People Meet.

Rome, Ga. May 6.-(Special THE first
session OF the second annual convention
of the Sunday school institute OF the
North Georgia conference was held in
the First Methodist church tonight. DR..
HamilI, OF Nashville who viii preside
over the meeting. will get here tomor-
row and the meeting tonight was pre-
sided over by DR.. Bradley, of Atlanta.
An interesting programme was rendered
tonight and the church was crowded to
overlooking, The institute will close Fri
day night and many prominent Sunday
school workers are In attendance.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
TRUST TO CONTROL PEANUTS.
Eighteen Plants at Norfolk, Va, To
Re hSorhed

Cincinnati, May S.-The Michigan Tn
derwriting Company. of Detroit, has com
pleted a combine of the peanut Industries
and the American Edible Nut Company
will soon be Incorporated in New Jersey
with 81 $50, 600 of per cent preferred and
s2750.000 common stock, and 1t will
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
ALABAMA,
White and Black Sat Separate.

Montgomery, Ala, May G.--lFor tho f1rss
time in the history Of the republican
party in this state at the conference of
the republicans held In the hall Of the
house of representatives today the whites
TOOK seats on one side Of the hall and
the negroes on the other
The republican conference. called by
Referees W. f. Aldrich, Charles II. Scott
and 10 Thompson. was called together
little after noon by W. f. Aldrch,
who called Oscar r. Hundley, of Madi-
SON to preside.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Death of Pearsau and Daniel.

Moultrie. Ca, May 7.-(SpeciaI.)-As the
result OF collision OF a motor car with
a log train on the Georgia Northern
railroad near Moultrie last night, Matt
j. Pearsall. a leading lawyer OF Moultrie
and Frank Daniel. prominent young
physician. are dead.
The accident occurred last night short
~ after clock near Corbetts mill 4
miles below NIoultrie. The young men
mad been down the road several miles
on a fishing trip and were travelling on a
small motor car
Returning In the evening, night fell
upon them before they reached the city,
and it was raining. Coming up the long
grade near Corbett's mill they were sud
denly confronted by the end truck Of a
long train that was rapidly backing over
They were in 20 feet Of the log train
when 1t was first seen and there was no
time to jump even. In the collision mat
followed both men We're fatally hurt
DR.. Daniel WAS crushed from his waist
down. the trucks passing over him Colo
mel Pearsall received injuries about the
head. IN the body and had one leg broken.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
GEORGIA..
Hail Stone Large as Hen Eggs.

Eatonton. Ca. May Especial Lat
Yesterday afternoon one Of the severest
hail storms visited this section that we
have experienced in years. 1t lasted fully
twenty minutes and covered the ground
with stones ranging in size from a pea
10 small hens eggs.
Leaves and fruit were whipped from
the trees vegetables and growing crops
beaten to the earth, and much damage
done to all kinds of vegetation.
Fortunately for the farmers, on ac-
count of the backWardness of planting,
very little cotton was up to be damaged.
The hail storm was preceded by roar
ing noise that sounded very much like
the approach Of cyclone.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11

and you can get the book you want free
of charge by writing to the doctor: 1.
Diseases of Vital Organs. 2. Diseases OK
throat and lungs 3. Nervous debility
tom 4 Varicocele, 8. Structure and
ven4reai diseases. G. Kidney. bladder and
rheumatism r. Diseases of women. 9.
Blood poison enlarged editon).
II Won suffer from complaint not mem
toned IN this list do not let that keep you
from writing 10 the doctor Write ana
. learn what he has to say; ne will be glad
TO reply and 1t viii cost YOU nothing.
These eight books are entirely free oaa
or all Of them. TO anyone who n interest
ed enough to ask for them either by call
ing IN person or sending name and adj
dress by mail
DIR HATHAWAY TO THE PUBLIC.
"AIl I ask Of any suffering man or
woman" said Or. Hathaway yesterday
IN an interview with q Semi Weekly
Journal reporter rs that he or she give
me the privilege Of proving to them thar
| have the knowledge and the method that
viii cure permanently and fu a shorter
space Of time than any other method yet
known TO science. The only way I can
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giving their name and address, and be-
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is always free. 7 VIII forward Gil the Drao-
| teal proof that anyone wanta that I can
| cure him. win tell them Tor nothing
what any other doctor Of my professional
standing would charge S. for. Ask your
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! guest
The doctor seems 10 be entirely sincere
and frank IN his statements and n GOES
seem as # every sick and needy perS7a
who earnestly wants to he cured should
avail themselves Of the doctors valuable
offer, especially since he Is willing 70 do
50 much for nothing
Write him che very Hrst moment you
find time, for the sooner YOU write the
sooner you viii be cured ADDRESS hir
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
VIII Use Silver Gavel.

Jackson, Miss. May 9.-(Special)-A sill
yer gavel which has performed a similar
function at the corner stone laying of
some of the largest buildings in Ameri-
ca and Europe has been presented TO
superintendent J +. Barnes by Mr..
James Cook Of Memphis. to be used in
laying the corner stone of Mississippi 5
new state house on June 3.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
r3qrfning Kills Young Wright.

Newman. Ca. Nav 6.-(SpeciaI)-Tsngp-
klns Wright. son Of n. p Wright. Of this
place. and one of the best known young
men IN the state. was struck by light
ming and instantly killed this afternoon
during the hard rain which fell here.
The young man had been out riding
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Runaways Wed in Columbus.

Columbus. Ga. May 4.-(Special)-A
pretty romance. involving two prominent
young Aiabamans. came to light here
today. T. w. Dansby. OF Montgomery.
and Miss Bessie Mallory, of Selma, were
married in Columbus last night about
1890 O'Clock by DIR. W. w. Pinson, pastor
OF St. Luke Methodist Episcopal church
The young lady's father. Colonel Nal
Iory, OF Selma. objected to the match
and forbade the marriage. Yesterday af-
ternoon Miss Mallory asked permission
to visit one of her young lady friends
IN Selma, which was granted. 1t was at
this friends house that she met her lover.
and together made their way to the
rraIn.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11

Knoxville Tenn May Sat the re-
quest of the board Of health the author
titles OF Carson and Newman college at
jefferson city, Tenn. announced the
closing OF the college today The step
was deemed necessary because of the
fact that fully two dozen students are
affected with smallpox. Two more new
cases were reported today
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Ten Years 4nr Hardwlck.

Decatur Ala. May 9.-(Special. AFTER
being out two nights and two days in
one OF the most Interesting murder cases
that has taken place IN the history of
north Alabama, the jury returned YER
dict Of ten years for murder in the sec
ond degree against Jasper HardWick, VINO
was charged with having killed l)r
Thomson, near Danville, this county,
last summer. An appeal has been asked.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
j. C. Mclaughlin Shoots Himself

Oakman Ala. May 81 c. McLaugh-
lin, prominent citizen OF Helena, Ala.
while visiting his son ut this place, com
mitted suicide AZ p. m. by shooting
himself through the heart.
Bad health IS supposed to be the cause
Of the act
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Respites for Murderers.

Montgomery. Ala. May S.-(Specia1.)-
Governor Jelks today granted stay Of
execution OF thirty days in the cases Of
Henry Hightower and James Foster. two
negroes OF Macon county, convicted OF
murder and sentenced to hang.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
RLL THE NEWS OF DIXlELRND|

and when the rain came up he took ref
uge under the awning of a store on
the outskirts of the town. He wore
steel spur on one shoe and II IS thought
that this acted a conductor for the
lightning. His death was instantaneous,
the chair in which he was sitting being
knocked out into the street
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Escaped Convicts Captured.

Montgomery Ala. May S.-fspecial)--
Josiah johnson and VIII Williams. ne
groes, and escaped convicts from the
camp at Sanford. Ala. have been recap
tured. They We're convicted of buy
p.larV
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11

no wounds. He and his brother in law.
Gibbs Dorsey, are In jail, pending an in
vesIga ton of the affair
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11
Pistol Quicker Than Az.

Newton, n c.. May Or w H.
Davidson had an alteration with a ne
gro named Dan Mckinney about the doc
tors horse. when, according to the
physician $ statement the negro seized an
ak and attacked him. The doctor whipped
out his pistol ard fired twice, killing the
negro instantly. Davidson then gave
;. q
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-11

On the track, as he feared some one
might shoot him No trace OF the would
be wreckers could be found.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-03-10
piseorering a Gold Wing

Gold was discovered In California In
1S4s and in Colorado in 1858. The dis
covery was accidental In both cases,
and the fact created the impression
that mines were lying around loose" !"
Adventures drifted about In hope Of
stumbling upon mine" Air. Thayer
in his "Maryels of the New West"
mentions several instances OF lucky
stumbling" Three men while look
ing for gold In California discovered
the dead body of Il man who evidently
had been prospecting. Poor felloww
said one OF the trio. He has passed In
his checks" Lets give him u decent
burial" said another. "Solne wife or
mother will be glad II ever she knows
it," They began TO dig grave. Three
feet below the surface they discovered
signs of gold. The stranger was buried
in another place. and where they had
located a grave they opened gold
mine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-03-10

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the ONCE Of City scavenger
for the city of Ardmore at the election
In April. o. 8. BAILEY.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for scavenger for the city of Ard
more at the election in April.
w. p. CANNAvAN.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Scavenger Tor the city Of Ard
more, at the April election
CLARENCE SLOAN.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office Of city scavenger for
the city Of Ardmore at the April cleo.
ton. ]. J. RBAD.
I announce myself a. a candidate
for the sffies Of City Scavenger sub
ject TO tss voters Of the city at the
April election T. J. cox.
At the request Of many friends |
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Scavenger for the city
OF Ardmore. Election in April
FRANK HUNT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-03-10

A man had a piece Of news. Z
A reporter heard OF IL.
The reporter called on the man.
And asked him about the news.
The man played balloon with the re-
porter.
lie swelled noticeabIy and said:
You fellers never get anything
right. So / won't tell you"
The reporter did not get angry.
He knew the man was a fool.
He had seen him before.
He knew the real facts could be had
from no one else.
Yet the reporter did the very best he
could to get at the truth.
And published the story as he got II.
Then the man who had refused TO
give the facts arose early and bought a
paper TO see II the facts were distorted.
They were.
And he said:
II told you So"
Query With whom should the public
yearn 10 get even-the reporter. who
did his best. or the arrogant fool, who
deliberately refused TO help him I-Bal.
timore American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-03-10
IN MEXICO.


School children study their lessons
aloud.
the chambermaids at hotels are all
chamber men.
The best grades of coffee are sold at
tobacco stores.
The Mexican meal consists OF more
kinds Of meat than vegetables.
Railways, street cars and cabs all
provide three classes of conveyance.
In the cities real estate is sold by the
square meter instead OF the front foot.
Fruit and vegetables are not sold by
measure, but by the dozen or by
weight.
Many tailors take the clothes Of their
customers to the patrons home TO try
them on.
Mexican men OF the lower classes
wear the biggest hats In the world. the
women none az all.
Sunday IL the great amusement day.
All big entertainments are reserved for
this general holiday.
Theater managers are fined II they
do not produce the cast and features
advertised. Modern Mexico.
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The Democratic voters Of Pauls
Valley met in convention here last
night for the purpose Of selecting a
ticket for the approaching city elec-
tion. The following ticket was agreed
upon: For mayor. J. T. Jones: treas
urer Charles worley; city attorney
Presley b. Cole; city marshal. Sand
ers Hamm; Aldermen. John Hill. W
J. Long. Charles Sanders, Thomas
Murray and g. II. Carr.
Wynnewooo.
J. r. Rogers was taken to Pauls Valley
where be will have an examining trial
for the murder Of his brother near
here yesterday morning.
Dur~ooo.
Tom Terry has returned from a trip
70 the Greek Nation
Miss Pearl Lowe. who has been
visiting in the Creek Nation some time
has returned TO her home
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-03-10
NEW sAnkRYercY LAW.


The bankruptcy law Of ises hss
been amended. and the preferred cred
ltors' clause modified and made a law
By the signature Of the presto mt.
which has been attached. The bill
nodifes the existing law in several
important particulars. the principal
one of which is the provision 10 re-
gard to preferred creditors. ynicr
TIE existing law those who had re-
ceived payment from a person who
had soon afterward been declared
bankrupt could have other claims pass
ed upon without surrendering the
amount received. This provision was
modified so as 70 allow the creditor
TO retain the money received. unless
the previoup payment was fraudulent.
The change is n conformity with a
decision Of the supreme court.
Another amendment provides four
new objections TO a discharge intend
ed to prevent persons from going
through bankruptcy. the most i'm.
portant Of which are the giving Of a
false mercantile statement and the
making Of a fraudulent transfer Of
property. The bill also provides that
Il shall be an objection TO a discharge
II a voluntary bankrupt seeks to go
through bankruptcy more than once
In six years.
Another amendment provides that
the appointment Of a receiver for a
corporation which is insolvent is an
act OF bankruptcy. entitling the credi-
tors to choose their own trustee. An.
other important change gives the Fed.
eral courts concurrent Jurisdiction OF
suits to recover property which has
been fraudulently transferred Other
amendments allow the wives OF bank.
rupts to testify in the proceedings,
provides for an increase OF fees for
referees and trustees TO an average
OF about so per cent over the fees al.
lowed by the present law. and prohib-
its the courts from allowing greater
fees than the law permits in any case,
and added to the list OF debts from
which a bankrupt cannot be relieved
by discharge from bankruptcy the
new law includes debts TO wife and
children and alimOny. The list OF
corporations which may 20 into bank.
ruptcy is increased by adding mining
corporations.