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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

Dr. NJ. Francis il delighted at
being afforded the opportunity to
entertain a large number of the
veterinary surgeons o! Texas. They
were at the Congress in considerable
numbers, and DR.. Francis showed
them a good time. While there
they held a meeting Of the State
Veterinary Medical association, Of
which DR., Francis is president. A
number Of important papers were
read.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

able form Of agriculture can be
undertaken, and such region:
settled. For instance the rice
country Of Louisiana and Texas
DIR. Knapp referred to the apparent
worthlessness Of great stretches OF
coast country land several years
ago. The agricultural depart.
ment cent man all over the world
to get varieties of rice that would
be adapted to the peculiar condi-
tions. The result is apparent to
all. He told how the department
is establishing demonstration farm,
in the semi.arid region Of West
Texas and in the pine woods section
Of East Texas, whose peculiar soil
has appeared worthless after timber
has been removed. The depart
ment is represented by DIR. Knapp
as doing great deal ofuseful work
now in addition to its ancient and
peculiar mission Of sending out
garden seeds to the constituents Of
the congressman.
Prof. w. d. Gibbs, director of
the Texas Agricultural Expert.
ment Station made a most practi-
cal talk in which he told something
of the educational work done by
the agricultural department Of the
A. and NJ College. He had brought
upon the stage some Of the appa-
ratus used in teaching the agri.
cultural course and showed how
the boys we're given actual demon
STATIONS Of the principles Of agri-
culture. Prof. Gibbs idea seemed
TO be to correct any erroneous i'm
pressions that may exist in the
minds of The farmers present, that
the agricultural course is lot of
book theories. He showed that il
is practical, useful information
that is taught, and that it Is such
knowledge as a farmer has need to
apply every day in his business.
He made fine impression on the
audience, and many a man who
heard il will have hereafter higher
opinion than before Of College work I
in teaching agriculture.
Yesterdays business consisted
Of independent sessions Of state or
carnations morning and evening,
and a meeting Of the Congress last
night for general business, and IL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10
DR.. HOUSTON'S WELCOME
TO THE FARMERS CONGRESS TUES.
DAY NIGHT WAS WARN AND
CORDIAL.
THE TEXAS farmers CONGRESS
Listened 10 Some Splendid Addresses
Wednesday aud Yesterday
Notes. Personals and
Incidents OF the
Session.

DR.. Houston's address of wei.
come, Tuesday night, was such a
warm and hearty one that the
farmers must have felt like they
were indeed Eat home" at the A.
and NJ. College. II was logically,
sensibly cordial and sincere, and
his speech was good one. Ladies
and gentlemen, :" said the speaker,
"this College, at which, by your
constitution, you hold your meet.
ings, is dedicate TO your use. The
authorities constantly have this in
view. 4 = - | now invite you
to return here next year, and to
note what changes we have made,
and if the College is progressing in
its work.
The address of welcome was re-
spOnded to by ]. W. Howell Of
Weatheriord, in a neat and sensible
speech.
The speech Of DR.. S. A. Knapp
Of Crowley, La, at Wednesday
evenings session, on the work Of
the Department Of Agriculture and
on Alfalfa, was one Of the notable
talks Of the entire session. DR..
Knapp is an agent Of the depart.
ment and has been for number of
years. He gave a clear idea of
some Of the new work of the de-
partment, in establishing demon.
stration farms. Great regions of
this country have peculiar condi-
tons TO be met before some profit
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

Some of the business men of
Marlin have posted notices in their
place notifying their employees
that discussion of the subject OF
prohibition will not be allowed
during business hours. The sub.
ject engrossed too much Of the en-
ployee's time. II is said that pro.
hihition prohibits in those stores.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

The business Of farming is exalted
in the eyes Of the youth Of the
land by such meetings as the Farm
ers' Congress il, and young men
will be attracted TO il thereby as a
high and honorable calling. The
FarI .ers Congress move is fraught
with the highest good for the people
and the state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

election Of officers for the ensuing
year.
Prof. II. P. Atwater was on the
program for lecture last night he.
fore the Congress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

All sections Of Texas are repre-.
sented at the Congress, as are also
all the different forms ofagriculture
and allied interests.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

Snowdrift Is the only lard that
will stand the summer heat. IL
Ndees not get soft like other lards aud
ia nice and fresh all the time 2u8
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10
Congress Notes.

Congressman.eleot Jack Beall Of
Waxahachie Is a member Of the
strong delegation that Ellis county
sent to the Farmers Congress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10
The weather is hot enough for
cotton or any old thing now.

THE strange negro in the COM
munity-the one who comes from
away of somewhere is the most
frequently the one to be watched.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10
Lao. N. SCHEDULE.
BRYAN, TEXAS, JULY 10. 1908

A demand exists for labor all
over the state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

The Eagle reporter asked repre-.
sentatives of different organizations,
As the Nurserymen. the Live Stock
association and others, if their ses.
sions were as good, being held at
the College at the same time that
various other organizations meet f.,
as they were heretofore. when indie.
pendent meetings were held in diff.
ferent parts Of the sta'e The re-.
ply was that the meetings are bet
ter. They are equally satisfactory
in point of the conduct of meet
ings, and are better attended.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-10

viii S. Mayes, editor Of the Brown
wood Bulletin, showed The Eagle
man through his Brown County
exhibit. In addition TO q most in.
teresting collection Of products,
there are photos Of Brownwood's
colleges. residences, street scenes,
etc. Mr.. Mayes is doing a great
work for his county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
Lon Shaw and Jim Cham
 berS Are Executed.
Former Admits Having Killed Williamson Champion, and Says Chambers Was Innocent.
 Latter Also Says He
 Was Not Guilty.

Luverne. Oct 3O.-(Special. )-Lon Shaw and Jim Chambers. colored. were hanged here to-day for the murder of Williamson Champion. another negro.
 Sheriff s. D. May sprung the trap at 1920 and both men were hanged at once. Lon Shaw's neck was broken by the fall, and he was pronounced dead by the phy- sicians at 12:z7 Chambers died by stran- gulation. and 1t was thirteen minutes be- fore life was declared extinct.
 It is estimated that 5000 persons. among them many negroes, witnessed the execu- tion. The gallows was erected outside the corporate limits of the town of Lu- verne. and the condemned men were con- veyed to the spot in a wagon. They sang and prayed en route. The local military company served as an escort. On the brink of eternity both men made speeches and expressed willingness to die. Shaw said he killed Champion and exonerated Chambers of complicity in the crime.
 False witnesses sent me to death." de- clared Shaw. "It Is true killed William
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
Some Fictional Heroines

Brooklyn Eagle.
 Do you think my book is strong 9' asked the girl.
 q think 1t is feminine" replied the friendly critic.
 ''In what way2' asked the girl.
 Well, you make your heroine 'gurRle ' replied the friendly critic when she gets very coy and kittenish and tanta. lizing she 'gurgles' something to her low. CT or her best friend"
 Does that make the book seem femi. nIne7"
 t'Surely."
 But some masculine authors do that too"
 Possibly. possibly. but 1t has the ef- feet of throwing a doubt on their sex You feel that they ought to be women, even if they're not, and that possibly they are and have assumed a mans name for literary purposes"
 But the word Is so expressive" she urged. Tt conveys an idea that"
 Precisely" interrupted the friendly critic. ''It conveys a meaning that no other word does, which is a fortunate thing. You picture a girl as being vi- vacious, whimsical, dainty and in every way delightful. and then all of sudden you have words flowing from her lips with a sound that makes the reader think of housewife emptying a jug into the kitchen sink
 "Oh!" walled the girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
TWO NEGROES DIE ON
 GALLONS AT LUVERNE

son Champion. but not in the manner nor nesses shot him while we were in the woods with a single barreied shot gun. I took him to my house, tied rock to the corpse and then placed 1t in the creek. I killed him about my wife. Jim Cham bers had nothing to do with the mur- der"
 Jim Chambers said:'
 T am innocent, but am ready to die. I knew nothing of the murder of Cham pion."
 Turning to Sheriff May, Chambers ask ed permission to pray, which was. readily granted. and Shaw also fell upon his knees When they arose. the black caps were adjusted and the two men hurled to death.
 The history of the crime as developed by testimony at the trial, is as follows:
 About the 18th of March, 1903, in Beat 1, Crenshaw county, Lon Shaw knocked Williamson Champion In the head with an axe and as he (Williamson Champion) was lying on the floor dying. Jim Chambers came up, pulled his pistol and shot at him three times. hitting him twice in the back. Lon Shaw and Jim Chambers, together with Sole Arlington and Bob Bedsole, then took the body of the dead negro, tying a rock to 1t that weighed 431,1 pounds, then threw the body into creek that was swollen by the recent rains, and when the water subsided the body was found. Lon Shaw fed to Kansas, Sole Arlington was arrested and given a pre- liminary trial. which resulted in his be- ing bound over to the Grand Jury, and warrants sworn out for Jim Chambers, Bob Bedsole and Lon Shaw. These ne- groes were indicted by the fall term of the Grand Jury. Jim and Lon were tried and sentenced to be hanged on the 30th day of October.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
c.yeT AT GROVE HILL.
Law ar. -olitics the Theme in tae
 County of Clarke.

County of Clarke.
 Grove Hill, Oct. 30.-(Speciaf. )-Clrcuit Court is in session here this week. Judge Jno. c. Anderson and Mir. Harrison are in their respective places as Judge ana Solicitor. Every man that has anythins to do with the court is we'll pleased with the manner in which Judge Anderson pre- sides, and, although there was much dis satisfaction over the appointment of MT Harrison to succeed Colonel Elmore--ais- satisfaction due to his extreme youth his hand seems to be strong against the law-breakers, and the number Of them convicted through his shrewd manage ment of the States interest has drawn his strongept opponents to him in admira- tion
 The civil docket was very light. there being but two cases tried at this term.
 Judge Anderson was too unwell to open court and A. L. Mcleod of Selma, was chosen to preside in the Judges absence.
 A case coming up in which MT. Mcleod was interested. James W. Gray or Mopiie' was called to the bench.
 Judge Anderson is much better tooay and hopes to be out tomorrow.
 The grand jury Is busy. It has exam ined more witnesses for the length of time in session than any previous grand jury. There are very few grave offenses re- ported.
 With the court came many candidates both for county and circuit offices, There is also one State oflce represented ana which this circuit hopes to have the honor of filling with Judge John c. Anderson. Hts friends with one accord, express re- luctance in losing him from the circuit bench, but believe they would confer on him high honor and on the circuit great distinction, If they can place him on the Supreme bench.
 J. T. Lackland is candidate to suc- ceed Judge Anderson.
 W. W. Daffin is announced for Probate Judge of this county. Judge Wilson, who is closing up his twenty-four years in the Probate Office, and who declines to run for another term, has served the peo- pie faithfully and retires without blot or a scar upon his official record and lire
 The present Tax Assessopr D. A. Currie, is opposed by J. D. DoyH w. M. Mob ley has no opposition for'Tax Collector.
 J. w. Cunningham is announced to suc- ceed MT. Daffin for Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
ruscuMB1A STREET RAILWAY
Expected That Cars Will Be Running
 hv December 10.


 Tuscumbia Oct 30.-(Special. 1.-The Shet- field Company has completed the work of track laying in this city for the electric street car line which is to connect the cities of Florence, Sheffield and Tus- cumbia, and has concentrated its forces at Sheffield and Florence. where there re- mains some work to be done. Practical ly, the line is completed between the three cities. The work of trolleying the line will consume about thirty days while 1t will require the same length of time to complete the power house and Install the machinery. It Is estimated that cars will be running by December 10.
 The committee having fin charge the work of securing homes for the ministers and delegates who will attend the annual session of the North Alabama Methodist Conference, have about concluded the duty imposed upon 1t. The committee is now engaged assigning these homes. The people of Tuscumbia realize that the en- tertainment of Methodist conference is a big job. but having shouldered the responsibility. they propose to give them a cordial enthusiastic reception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
Ho Learned a 0reat rrnth,

It Is said of John Wesley that he once said to Mistress sVesley: why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?" John Wesley, because once telling is not enough" 1t Is for this same reason that you are told again and again that Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy cures colds and grip; that 1t counter. acts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneumonia, and that 1t is pleas- ant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
SATURDAY, BUSY nAv

Saturday is always a very busy day with all men. Many are too brGy to take the time to go home for lunch. Dowe's Quick Lunch Counter affords a happy solution of the Tat- urday lunch troubles.
 Specials for today
 Oysters, half fries, 20 cents.
 Oyster Stew, 10 cents,
 Regular Lunch, 25 cents.
 Chicken Salad, 15 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
R r. Washington speaks.

Raleigh, N. C.. Oct SO:-PrincipaI Book CT IT. washington of the Tuskegee S;orr,aI and Industrial Institute, Tuske- gsn An today addressed two thousand Dsonla at inc colored State Fair here. Principal Washington advised the negro to labor along industrial lines. His speech was well recelvedS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
BUSINESS IS SLOW.
Little Cotton Was Grown Around
 Opelika,


 0pelika. Opelika. Oct. 30.-tSpecial. .)-Robert Foster, for years a resident of this Coun- ty, was paroied by Governor Jelks yes- terday and his action meets the hearty 1 commendation of the people of this Coun- ty. MT. Foster was a faithful Confed- crate soldier and has served in the peni- tentiary ten years. He Is very feeble and is over 70 years of age. The following marriage licenses for white persons have been issued this weelt. by Judge Renfro: H. A. Harbuck and Miss Beulah Welborn. A. l., Smith and Miss Susie Cox, J. M. Miller and Miss Annie McCollister, O. L. Bryan and Miss Katie Botsford, J. R. Terry and Miss Claudia Henderson. A new hotel with an opera house addi- ton, to cost $t0,0OO is said to be a cer- tainty and the new structure will take the place of the Cooper Hotel, recently burned. The Hotel Royal is handling the crowds alone now there being no other hotel here. It's arrivals yesterday were 54.
 The usual fall business is not in evil dence in this section. There is very lit- tie cotton to market in this part of the oldle, Inc CTop OeinB SnOTtor than the most pessimistic prognosticated. A, L. Smith of Columbus and Miss Su sic E. Cox of Gold Hill were married at the brides home Wednesday, a number of intimate friends being present. Wiley Page a promising young boy of this city and a pupil of the high school, died here yesterday. The funeral took place this morning. The sewers across the main streets of the city have been completed by the con | tractor Barrow Smith, and have been opened.
 The prisoners convicted at the recent term of the Circuit Court have been sent to the mines ard the jail is about empty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
For Distress After Eating

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Half a teaspoonful in half a glass of water makes the digestion natural and easy and improves health. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
Laxc Pills for Ever ybody

Laxo Pills may be taken without fear into the most delicately organized sys- tenn, as well as the most robust, when an correct fine normal functions of the stom- ach, liver and bowels. Druggists. 25 cents.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
BURIED IN EUFAULA.
Remains of Mrs c. W. Bates Are In-
 tered There.

Eufaula. Oct. 3O.-(special. )-The re- mains of Mrs. c. W. Bates. who died in Zebulon. Ga.. this week, were brought here yesterday and were inferred in Fair View Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children. Mir. and Mrs. Bates were residents of the county for many years and lived at Batesvile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Information of the death of Mrs. J. w. Young at her home Tn New Jersey. was received here yesterday. Mrs. Young was a sister-in-law of Mrs. G. H. Dent and F. B. Young of this city, and was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Every cloud has a silver lining-and that is where clouds havc the bulge on trousers pockets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSON
Copyright, Davis w. Clark.)

Save for my daily range Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ, l might despair. -Tennyson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

The ladies of Florence met at the court house and organized the Florence Civic Improvement Association" The follow ing officers were elected: Miss LuIie Jones. President; Mrs. c. A. Ware, First Vice. President; Mrs. T. R. Powers. Sec bnd President Mrs. Lizzie Ashcraft Jones. Secretary; Mrs. J. B. Wilson. Treasurer. The first business undertaken by the Association was to abolish the town COW. Resolutions were passed ask inc the council to impose fine of $1 on anv cow caught running loose on the streets the money to so into the treas urv of the Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Some women seem to think they have a hard time to keep all the men from fall ing in love with them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Miss Irene Stokes. a pupil at the Cal n-Chamberlain School in Montgomery. is at home for a few days on account of sickness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
known and esteemed by a wide circle of friends in this city and section.

fr1endS Tn tnlS clty ana section. A valuable tenement house on Magazine Street was destroyed by fire this moaning about o'clock. The property belonged to the Moulthrop estate, which was sold at auction here yesterday. Mr. Baldwin became the purchaser. It was covered by insurance.
 Everything is being gotten in readiness for the street fair and indications are that large crowds will attend. An invita- tion has been extended to Commissioner Poole to deliver an address Thursday, which will be Farmers Day.
 The fall term of the Circuit Court at Clayton will convene Monday morning next. The docket is light and 1t Is thought that the court will not be engaged longer than two or three days.
 Cotton picking will soon be over but the ginneries are stil running on full time. Farmers are inclined to hold for higher prices and there is still much cot ton to be sold.
 The County Board of Revenue will meet here soon, when the projectors of the electric railroad will ask the privilege of crossing the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

The negroes of this section are enjoying themselves to the fullest now. Last week the colored Baptist Association, held with St. Peter Baptist Church, drew large crowd to town and today a camp meeting begins at the St. John A. M. E. Church. Several noted colored divines are expected to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
DEATH OF B. A. LAwToN.
He Was a Well Known Citizen ot
 ElnrannA

Florence. Oct. ~.-(special. .)-B. A. Lawton died Wednesday night at 10 o'clock at his home on Lawton Heights after a long and painful illness. He was a native Of Macon, Ga, and came to Florence during the boom of 1SSS He in- vested largely in real estate and laid out Lawton Heights pretty suburb of Flor ence which bears his name. In February 1902 he married Miss Mamie Custard of Washington. D. C., who. with an infant son, survives him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Nellie, the 2-year-old child of Mir and Mrs. w. P. Sanders. died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday afternoon. The little one had been in delicate health for some time but it's illness did not be- come serious until Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Miss Charlie Freeman of Columbia has been the charming guest of Miss Martha
 Yam this week. Miss Freeman, who re-
 turned to her home Wednesday, was the
 recipient of much attention during their stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
SHOT WITH AIR RIFLE.
Negro Cook at Abbeville Accidental
 lY Wounded.

" WUuuuEu.
 Abbeville. Oct. 30.--(Special.)-A negro cook at the Crawford House was acci- dentally shot Wednesday by Hunter Ken nedy, popular young clerk who Is em- ployed by J. D. Espy. Mir. Kennedy was shooting an air rife back of the store and stray bullet struck the negro wo- man. who was in the back yard of the hotel, in the head causing 8 scalp wound, that while not serious bled profusely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Circuit Court win convene here Novem- Der 16. and the officers are busy getting ready for the term. Since the division of the County Court Is held at AbbevilIe only and hence the docket will be heavier than in the past few years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31
The Teachers T.antern.

Absalom is the Benedict Arnold of He brow history. He is a triple traitor-to God, his father, his country. He cleared the way to the throne by fratricide, un- der cover of averaging his sisters honor. Patricide itself would not have daunted him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

Wiley Page. a promising young boy of this city and a pupil of the high school. died here yesterday. The funeral took place this morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

The sewers across the main streets of the city have been completed by the con tractor, Barlow Smith. and have been opened.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

The prisoners convicted at the recent term of the Circuit Court have been sent to the mines ard the jail is about empty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-31

By the patient endurance of the persis- tent abuse of Shimei. David acknowl- edges In conspicuous manner that he deems his sufferings the deserved chas- tisement of Providence. He makes no re- tort to the despicable meanness which seizes a time of calamity to reviIe This insult, too, seems the veriest trlfe com pared with Absaloms course.