The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
NEGRO IS KILLED BY ELECTRIC BOLT Cloudy Weather for First Day
 of Encampment GOOD ORDER IN THE CAMP John Molette Plantation Is Sold for $1s.36o-G. B. Key, Former Sell
 milan, Is Reported Dead
 In Georgia.
GOOD ORDER IN THE CAMP

Selma, July 0-(Special.) reached the city this afternoon of fatal bolt of lightning that created havoc near Newberne, in Hale county, yesterday af- ternoon. There seems to have passed over this section an electrical storm and rain- fall of more than ordinary violence At Newberne three negroes were at work in the field when suddenly there was a flash from the heavens and all three were thrown violently to the ground. In a short while two of the number recovered, but the third had been fatally struck by the lightning and never moved after he fell to the ground.
 Orders at Camp.
 The following are the two orders rela- tive to department in camp which were is- sued yesterday evening, and which have created more than ordinary attention.
 Headquarters Second Infantry,
 Camp Joe Wheeler, July 9. 1906. Order No. 8:
 The oath of every officer, as well as that of every non-commissioned officer and en- listed man, comprehends and contemplates conduct becoming a soldier and a gentle man. The commanding officer recognizes the cordial relations. social and otherwise, mat eXlSI between the OHlcef5 dS Weli dS those existing between the men of this regiment, and 1t his every and earnest de- sire that this practice encampment shall prove more beneficial and delightful to every member of the regiment along the lines of sobriety and decorum: and to this end drunkenness on the part of any officer or man wearing the uniform of this regl- ment, Is strictly forbidden. Any officer, non-commissioned officer or enlisted man found guilty of this offense shall be dealt with in no uncertain manner. By order of
 COLONEL BRICKEN. WILLIAM w. FRAME, JR.,
 Captain and Adjutant
 Headuuarters Second Infantry,
 Camp Joe Wheeler, July 9, 1906. Order No. 1:
 Confirming correspondence had on the question of department of officers and men during this encampment, 1t Is hereby ordered that no gambling of any character will be permitted during the stay of the Second regiment at Elkdale, or in the city of Selma. Any officer or non-com- missioned officer or enlisted man who shall violate this order, either inside the lines or at any other place during the term of the encampment, will be severely dealt with.
 The commanding officer feels that it Is but due to the officers and men Of this regiment to announce that he fears no preach or thlS ofdef ana to sldte lndt the pernicious habit of gambling has never been indulged in to any great extent by officers or men of this regiment By order of COLONEL BRICKEN. WILLIAM W. BRAME. JR.,
 Captain and Adjutant.
 Second Day at Camp.
 The Second day at Camp Wheeler dawned a little cloudy, but the boys hay ing escaped anything but a few showers the day before, were not apprehensve of the outcome. Shortly after daybreak reveille was sounded and not long after ward came the summons to breakfast in each of the company quarters.
 Sick call had been sounded at 5:30 and about six members of the regiment re- ported unable for service and were sent