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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
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sideration q might say 1t Is proposed to settle on you a life interest in a very comfortable fortune which will yield you an income of fifteen or twen- ty thousand dollars) for this consider ation, l say you will formally relin- auish all claims you have or may &C., quire in the fortune of Florence Helen Fitzgerald. |"
 Markham stared at the lawyer in amazement. His ardent passion was beginning to pale before this onslaught of details and figures.
 ''Go on," he said. Tn case of the death of your wife without issue your income will cease,' and the lawyer added another formid- able document to the growing pile in fit mt of Markham. And your wife's fortune will revert to the Fitzgerald family.
 Tn case of your death before your wife, without issue" went on the law year, selecting another paper, ''the for tune invested for you will revert to her." He laid the mass of typewriting on top of the rest.
 Any other mortuary matters?" ask ed Markham
 Yes" replied the lawyer, If you die and there is issue, your estate will pass to the children of you and Florence Helen Fitzgerald in equal parts"
 Very interesting" ventured Mark ham. biting the end off a cigar.
 If Florence Helen Fitzgerald dies be- ore you with issue, her estate will go to trustee for the benefit of her chill dren, and your income will continue until the children die. you die, or are married again"
 Yes, yes; married again." murmured Markham, brushing his hand across his eyes.
 Tn case of a divorce or separation,' ,'' continued the lawyer"
 Divorce" shrieked Markham, drop- ping his cigar
 Yes, yes," went on the lawyer, sooth- lngly. We must provide against all contingencies. you know. In case of divorce or separation your income re- verts to her.
 By this time Markham was in a tow ering rage.
 'Is that all?" he demanded, sarcas- tically
 No" said the lawyer, crossing his legs Judiciously. There is the matter of who is to pay the household ex- penses, and in what proportion. ."
 Don't mention it." replied Markham. intend to take up a collection for the purpose"
 Tt is usual for the husband to take care of all regular expenses" went on the lawyer. although the wife some times takes care of extraordinary en- tertaining."
 We might shake dice every morn ing to determine as to that days bills" suggested Gene
 He picked up his hat and strode out when he arrived at his studio he found messenger there with all the formid- able documents Lawyer Cannon had been handling over all day. He took them Inside, looked first at them, then at the picture of Florence Fitzgerald on the mantel. Then he gathered legal documents and picture together and pitched them all into the grate. Then he wrote this note to Miss Fitzgerald
 My dear Miss Fitzgerald-Upon con ferring with my physician l deeply re- gret to learn that 1t will be many years before will be able to take up the se- rtous and manifold obligations of mar riage. In fact, I am ordered to go abroad at once, and I leave tonight Please forgive and forget. With the greatest respect, l remain
 Eugene Markham"
 Which explains why Gene Is still a bachelor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
DENNIS DUKE sURRENDERS.
Calhoun County Young Man Who T<iIIe,
 Negro,

Anniston, June 26.-(Special. )-Den- his Duke. the I8-year-old son of James Ii. Duke of this city, who killed George 1oke, d negro man, in Jacksonvills seV- eraI days ago, came to Anniston Satur- uay and surrendered to the sheriff of the county
 He had been eluding the officers since cided that 1t was best for him to re- turn home and risk his fate with the Jury of his countrymen. The young man claims to have committed the deed in self f-defense and thinks he will have no trouble In establishing that fact. The negro was dangerous character and had reputation for lawlessness. among the best people In Anniston, and all are hopeful that he may be able to establish his innocence. Tate 6 Walk CT and J. J. Arnold have been employed To defend the young man. They will attempt to get him released on u writ of habeas corpus, to be heard by Judge Crook.
 Miss Annie McGhee, an aunt of Mrs. T. M. Williams, died at the home of the latter at Twenty second and Winner Streets at II o'clock Friday morning of paralysis. In the 67th year of her age. She was a consistent member of the Episcopal Church and a Iovable Chris tian character Interment at Edgemont cemetery; services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Blacklock.
 c. A. Campbell who was arraigned noon for presenting a gun at Mir. Boyd. waived examination and will await ac- tion of the grand jury.
 At one depot yesterday shipments or the following Anniston made goods were sent off to other points: Iron
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
KILLED HIS BROTHER
CRIME coMyrrTED BY WILL wcAh-
 THA or LUvERNE,
Boys Were Boisterous and Their Uncle Attempted to Quiet Them, When Nephew shot at Him, Bullet
 Going WiId

Luverne. June 26.-tSpecial.)- )-Last night will and Tom McCartha went to the home of their uncle, Jack Petty, and during the evening the young nephews became somewhat boisterous. Petty attempted to quiet them, and Will McCartha fired his pistol. It missed the uncle and pierced the brain of his brother Tom, who died in few min- utes. Warrants for McCartha, charging him with murder and assault to murder. are in the hands of the sheriff
 Rev. R. H. Folmar and Dr. W. P. Knight were driving out a few miles from Luverne yesterday afternoon when the horses became manageable. ran away and one of the horses died imms- diately afterwards. The other will not recover Neither of the occupants of the buggy was injured.
 o. c. Walker, clerk in the office of she Probate Judge of Pike County, is with his friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
MIR. BRANsoN,s SPEECH.
Georgia Educator Addresses University l Summer School.

Summer School.
 University, June 26.-(Special)- President E. c. Branson of the State Normal College at Athens, Ga, arrived at the University last night and made his first appearance before the sum- mer school at 10:30 o'clock this morn ing. Dr. Abercrombie introduced him as one of the foremost educators of the country. and in his talk on the Model Rural School. MT. Branson measured fully up to the flattering in-
 troduction given him. President Branson said:
 Rural school education is the prob lem of the South, at least so far as number of students is concerned, for oru population is largely rural. The our population is largely rural. The condition of the rural schools Is truly appalling, the housese are poor. the teachers are not the best. and the pupils are in attendance for only a very short portion of the year. What are we to do to better the conditions? We must have more people in the country, we must have better roads that the condition of the people may be improved, and we must keep the school just ahead of the popular con- ception of the school
 we do not need any more schools of the kind that we already have, but we need schools which will teach the farmers boys and girls what the farm CTS boys and girls ought to know. They should, of course, be good from an academic standpoint. yet they must be essentially industrial The pupils should be taught the handicrafts, in the hope that these may De transferred to the home and become factors in the gaining of a living"
 President Branson will be here until Wednesday night, during which time he will address the summer school each morning at 10:30 o'clock. On Tuesday night he will lecture at s:15 o'clock. his subject being. Robert E. Lee. Gentleman"
 pr. J. H. Phillips has arrived at the summer school for a weeks stay during which time he will conduct class in the organization and manage ment of the school. He will also lec- ture before the assembly.
 Ginn and Company and the Ameri- can Book Company have provided for the use of the students in agriculture an agricultural library which they are privileged to use free of charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
FARMERS, INSTITUTE.
Agriculturists Wnl Gather at Brewton
 on Friday, July q.

Oa Nf0Hys Suhy Brewton, June 26.-(special. )--No- tice has been given by c. A. Cary. Auburn. Ala. Director of Farmers In- stitutes, that there will be an insti- tute held In Brewton on Friday. July [. Three or more of the Alabama Ay- ricultural College and Experiment Sta ton teachers will be present and talk about subjects of immediate and prac- tical interest to the Escambia County farmers. Every farmer is requested to be present and ask questions about cotton. fertilizers. forage crops, cattle. horses, sheep. hogs. fruits. vegetables, rotation in crops, etc.
 The July examination of teachers for license to teach in the public schools of Escambia County will be held on the first Monday in July at the court house in Brewton.
 There Is a noticeable scarcity of fresh water fish in the streams around Brewton this season, and the quantity seems to be growing less every year, which is attributed to parties seining and using dynamite in the streams In violation of the law. If the practice is not stopped the supply of fish will be exhausted in a few more years.
 Tho ninth annual session of the Es- cambia County Sunday School Conven- ton will be held at Wawbeek on July 4A entertaining program has been ar- ranged for the occasion. and a large attendance from all parts of the Coun- ty is expected.
 Mir. and Mrs. Turner w. Curry will entertain their friends on Monday evening, July 8, on the occasion of the anniversary of their crystal wedding, invitations to which have been issued.
 The building boom continues in Brewton, new houses being started every week, and every available car penter and brick mason Is busy. Some large brick store buildings are expect ed to be erected this summer and fall.
 The putting saw at the Cedar Creek mill bursted this morning while rum ming at the usual speed, portion of which struck John Curry, negro em- ploye. in the back of the neck near the base of the brain. infiicting a very se- rious if not fatal wound.
 The negro population are indulging in a picnic here today, among the at fractions being a ball game between the Evergreen and Brewton teams. The negro band from Evergreen is fur nishing music for the occasion.
 Mrs. Maggie Brewton and two daughters, Misses Maggie and Mamie. left this afternoon for Montgomery, where they will make their future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
SUICIDE OF MRS. MrGUIRT.
End of Woman Who Had a TragI

Career.
 Columbus, Ga, June 26.-(Special) . When the remains of Mrs Martha L.. MsGuIrt were laid in the grave today,
 the solemn ceremony marked the end
 of life through which tragedy had
 run.
 Mrs. McGuirt, who was nearly 50
 years of age, committed suicide Friday
 night by casting herself in a well at a Neighbors heard a muff1ed scream, but could not locate it. Her lifeless body
 was found in the well yesterday morn was suicide Mrs. McGuirt was home less and without funds, and very de-
 spondent. Through pity. Mrs. Lily
 taken her in at her home for few
 days until she could find employment. All of Friday the old woman had n
 wild look She tried to borrow cents from several persons with which to buy
 morphine, but could not succeed in do-
 ing so. It is thought that she was wild
 because she was out of morphine, and that this actuated her to slip to the well
 at the dead of night and end her life.
 The well was 20 feet deep and had con
 siderable water in it.
 Seven years ago Mrs. McGuirt killed her husband, John McGuirt, in Webster
 County. Georgia, striking him in the
 head with plank. She claimed that
 McGuirt family claimed that 1t was de- liberate and premeditated murder While awaiting trial she occupied the same cell that heid ouSan Eberhart, the only woman ever legally executed in Georgia for murder. She was tried and convicted. but on account of extenuat- ing circumstances was given only a short sentence in the penitentiary She served out the sentence and returned to Columbus. her old home, some tima ago Although addicted to the use of
 drugs, Mrs. McGuirt had energy and
 was a practical heroine in the every
 day battle of life. For sixteen years she worked in the Eagle and Phenix
 Mills. When she and her second hus-
 band. John .McGuirt. decided to move Georgia, they trudged through the county afoot. Arrived at the farm, she hood like man and at times ran a blow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
HENLEY TO GET FORTUNE.
Cherokee County Man Who Has Waited
 Twenty Years.


 Gadsden, June 26.-(Special )-After l waiting for twenty years and fighting the case in the courts during that time, Thomas P. Henley is to come into pos session of fortune which was left him by his grandfather, Thomas Peters, who lived In Birmingham, and who was the | first Mayor of that city.
 MT. Henlsy's grandfather died when | of Birmingham was appointed adminis- | trato" and Frank Irons, who was city treasurer, was named as guardian. Irons embedded part of the funds and also some of the city's money and left the country. Tom Henley was attend ing school and he was called home to learn that his fortune had been swept away and he was pennies.
 Henley remained in Birmingham for six month and later went 10 Arkansas, | where he lived on a sheen ranch for a where he spent several years. He has travelled all over the country, and a few years ago came to this section of the State and settled in Cherokee County. | For a while he assisted the Shropshire Bros. edit The Coosa River News, but they disagreed on politics and MT. Hen per. He has taught school Tn nearly every hamlet and town fin Cherokee County: He is about S2 years old and | is a bright and well-educated man. Since losing his fortune Mir. Henley | has roamed the country far and near and has at times had hard work for fought the battle of life with an energy 1 that did not know failure.
 Mi. Henley was nephew of Frank Irons, who was once well-known in Birmingham.
 A decision was rendered in the Chan 1 cery Court at Birmingham a few days ago by Chancellor J. W. Altman in final reference in the matter of the adminis- tration of ex-Gcvernor Joseph F. John ston in charge of the estate of the late Thomas Peters, deceased By this de- cision Fir. Henley comes into the pos- session of $5O,O0o in property and money
 MT Henley is at present the post master at Weeda, Cherokee County, and was a visitor to Gadsden a few weeks ago. He is an unpretentious man, of small stature, splendidly educated and a great political student.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
ASSAULT TO- MURDER.
Two Negroes Bound Over at Prellmi.
 nary Trial at Clayton.

lWO NG&EOG8 DOWnu ONEE ut FEGhlnnh~
 nary Trial at Clayton.
 Clayton, June 26.-(Special.) )-Cases of assault with intent to murder were tried today before Justice M. z. Mill Ter. The parties were negroes. the plaintiff being Reuben Crews and the defendants Joe Biggers and Ephraim Laseter. The two latter were bound over each under a $150 bond to await the action of the next grand jury. The bonds were made.
 Yesterday at noon while Bennett Bowden, barber, was at dinner, some one entered his shop from a rear win dow and stole five razors. One arrest was made on suspicion but the party was released for lack of evidence and no clue has yet been obtained as to who committed the theft.
 Fine rains have been falling in this section recently and crops are reported in good condition.
 A number of dogs have gone mad and been slain by their owners here within the past few days and the mar shaI Is exercising a rigid outlook to prevent danger from these rabid ant- mals.
 Protracted services have been fin progress at the M. E. Church during the past week. The pastor. Rev. K A. Moody, has been assisted in these meetings by Rev. MT. Bickerstaff of Louisville. The meetings will proba- bly continue into next week.
 Dr. W. H. Robertson will leave here on Tuesday next, as d delegate from the Alabama Medical Association to attend the American Medical Asso- citation, which meets in Portland, Ore, on July g.
 Judge A. H. Alston has been serf- ously i'll at his residence for some days past, but is now convalesclng.
 The Baptist Church here has recent ly called as pastor Rev. P. M. Bauk- night of DeLand. Fla. The call has been accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
DEATH AT DEMOPOLIS.
Mrn. g. c. Coleman Passes Away Afte
 Several MOnths' Illness.

Mrs. g. C. Coleman Passes Away After
 Several MOnths' Illness.
 DemepoIis, June 26.-(Special) )-- Yesterday afternoon Mrs. S. c. Cole man died at Ter home on Capitol Street. She had been a great sufferer for several months. Sne was a most estimable woman of unusual intelli- gence, and is of one of the most prom inent families in Demopolis. The re- mains were taken to Coatopa for in- torment, and were accompanied by a large number of friends. The de- ceased leaves two AOns, w. H. Cole man and Percy Coleman. and num- Der of relatives and friends.
 This afternoon a series of three games of baseball was commenced here between Eppes and Demopolis at the grounds on Knox Avenue.
 The barbecue today attracted a large number and every one seemed to enjoy the day. The Masonic public install lation and Lieutenant Governor Cum ningham's address were the principal features. Dinner was provided in abundance.
 Saturday night in an altercation be- tween Charlie Baker. or Tuscaloosa, and a negro, the former was badly cut MT. Baker is employed here on work connected with the river locks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
nenfh nf Fort nenoaIf

Fort Deposit. June 2s.-(speciaL)- Died, at her home yesterday at noon, Mrs. R. J. Carr. nee Miss Kate Carr, daughter of Dr. G. W. l.. Carr of this place. Mrs. Carr has been sick for six weeks and very i'll for four weeks.
 Mrs. Carr was married to R. J. Carr about three years ago. She was in the prime of life, and was, till re- gently the picture of health She leaves an infant only a few weeks old. She will be buried this afternoon at 5 o'clock services being conducted at the house by Revs. L. P. Lathernen and w. H. Wild. Mrs. Carr is the first one of twelve grown brothers and sis ters to die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
reception from the brides father, J. H. McKniQht

reception from the brides father, J. H. Mcknight.
 Last Thursday afternoon a party drove to the home of Judge J. B.. Christian and asked him to hurry to his office to perform the marriage cer- emony between Mir. Mckinney of De- mopolis and Miss Holly, who resided one mile south of this city. The gloom was accompanied by two friends and they met the bride near home. She hid not even take time to put on her hat. After nasty marriage ceremony they took a hurried departure for De- mopolis. The parents of the lady ap- peared upon the scene a few minutes after their departure.
 Will T. Sheehan spent Saturday and Sunday here in the interest of The Ad- vertiser and received a most cordial reception, as the people highly appre- ciate the good work that The Adver- tiser through him is doing for the farming interests of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
MnI Add to semlnary.

Detroit, MIch, June Zb.-Ihe trlen- nial convention of the Evangelical other States, which is in session here today voted an appropriation of ESQ., 900 for the erection of new building at the St. Louis Theological Seminary A seventh professorship at the St Louis Seminary was also created.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
TWO ROMANTIC MARRIAGES
Four Young Lives are Made HnppieI
 at UniOntOwn.

Uniontown. June 26.-(SpeciaD-The second case of love laughing at the Iocksmith within three days occurred here yesterday afternoon when R.
 Earle Blackburn, a young engineer of the Unintown Cotton oil Company. was married to Miss Pansy Mcknight. They started out with a young lady friend, ostensibly to take an evenings ride. but drove to the Methodist par sonage and were united In marriage by Rev. J. P. Sanders and after en- toying the evenings ride returned home. where they received a cordial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Should he stopped.

Tho all things go in opposites They give us many clues. The shine Is often on ones coat When none is on ones shoes. Note-Holt's Dye Works can soon
 stop this
 Wheneer the wearers choose. adY--su- tu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

pipe. domestics. hosiery. cordage. yarns, artificial stone, ice, sash and blinds. Such business as this. ii enough of it. will make of any place live town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
THE ST. CHARLES

Most select location on the beach front, Atlantic City. N J. With an estapiisn ga patronage Hot and cold salt and fresh water in every bath. Bell telephones lh Booklet. Orchestra of soloists. Newlin HainAA dts
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1905-01-16
ORIGIN OF THE SExTETTE.
The Successful Musical Comedy Owes
Much to Minstrelsy and
the Church.

The success of the feminine cont!n-
gent in The Awakening of NJ Pipp"
was the topic Of conversation 1bOut a
club table the other night Yes. .
said Charley Grapewin. attractive
women constitute an important factor
in the success of many pieces now
adays. 'Florodora' gave the chorus
the important place that authors make
for them in musical comedy to-day.
Without the delightful sextette feat
ures 'Florodora' would not have scored
so heavily. Ever hear how il origin
ated? In the old Christy minStrels. "
said Mr.. Stewart. ''the fellows used TO
go forward like this"-here be took
two or three graceful steps and ended
with a pirouette-"and then used TO
tip their hats" Here he started a
graceful bow. Il saw these minstrels
20 years ago. and | always had an idea
in my head that / would like TO see q
row of Johnnies doing that step grace
1sIly together The style of the music
4 owe TO my experience as an organist
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1905-01-16
Had Been Lying in Yale Medical
Cold Storage Room for
Two Months.

New Haven, COnn.-Ars. George Klea,
of New York, took her husbands body
back to that city, after rescuing ii from
the cold storage room of the Yale med
zeal school. Mrs Klea made a sorrowful
tour of the undertaking shops of the
town, looking for the body of her hus-
band, whose death two months ago she
had only learned of. On learning that
the body had been sent to the medical
school, she hurried thence, to find the
body embalmed ready for dissection.
She secured permit to remove it to New
York.
Klea was a shoemaker here, and, be-
ing III last June, was taken to the Spring
side home, where he stayed until his
death early in October. The officials
there for the first time learned of his
wife. whose address was found in his
pocket. Efforts wero made to locate
her by letter and telegram, but, receiv-
ing no reply. the officials finally turned
the body over to the medical school, &C
cording to the law of this state.
In speaking Of the matter Prof. Fer
ris. Of the anatomical department OF the
medical school, said: