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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
MORGAN.

Decatur, July -(Speoial)-A fine rain Friday afternoon greatly benefited the cotton crop throughout the Ten nessee Valley.
 Several days previous to Friday were dry and hot, being the best of weather for grass killing, and as a result much work was done in the crops. With the crop clean and well worked the raIn which came Friday was worth much to the crop.
 At this time the cotton crop Is in as tne condition as could be desired. The plant Is strong and healthy and is free from insects of all kinds It is fruitnR well and Is full of bloom. The indications are that the crop will be the equal of last season. Certain 1t Is that the prospects now are as good as they were at this time last year and as a usual thing the farmers are conti- dent that the crop will be at least an average one.
 There has been at all times in this locality sufficient labor for the culti- vation of the crop. The indications are that the crop will be as early this year as usual.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
MARENGO-

Demopolis. Aug. 1.-(Special.) )-Cot- ton has suffered for rain in the past four weeks and the small plant Is struggling for the maintenance of its limited fruit.
 A small plant on August Is @ poor prospect for crop. August Is the de- ciding month and if there is a good weed capable Of taking on a crop a full yield can be made If the weather Is suitable. But when We enter Au- gust with a plant too small to take the crop on, If the atmospheric conditions were perfect, there Is no chance for a full crop. N.
 The indicati tions for short yield are unchanged, though cotton has a good color and is being fairly we'll cultivat- ed The crop is usually layed by about July Is. All of the fields will not be layed by before September l this year.
 Reports come in from one locality where there has been no lack of rain. This is only an area of some eight or ten square miles and the complaint of a large stalk and very little fruit Is prevalent. Some have good crops in other localities, but such are fully three to four weeks late in size and maturity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
SETTLES WITH HOLLOWAY.

Columbus Miss. Aug. 1.-(Special.)- Matthew Holloway, the young planter whose wife was killed when a vehicle in which she was riding was struck by a Mobile and Ohio freight train on the morning of July 2s. has compromised his claim against the road for &C.,
 C. J. Mayors, whose wife and two children were killed at the same time. has not yet effected a settlement with the company. It was rumored on the streets here that MT. Mayors had been offered $1OO00 and had refused to set tie for this amount.
 Of1cials of the company deny that any such offer was made Mir. Mayera.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

regard to crop conditions in the cot ton-producing States:
 Cultivation of the cotton crop has now been about completed, and Its fate depends entirely upon the weather which. at present. is dry. Photographic reports show that moderate local rains fell on Friday and Saturday in Arr kansas. Tennessee, Mississippi, and Ala bama. They were highly beneficial but were not sufficient to relieve the drought, as many sections got no rain at all. p
 The only section of the cotton belt not in need of rain lies east of Ala bama Elsewhere the need with To- cal exceptions is becoming insistent. The plant has reached the fruiting stage and being small and late needs moisture to promote both growth and fruiting.
 The cotton in Central and Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma is fast losing ground because of the drought. In Louisiana, the weather is favorable, but weevils are on the increase.
 owing to the irregular distribution of rainfall for the past month, crops are spotted. There Is much cotton in all parts of the South not more than a foot high on this, the first day of August. This fact and the irregular stands which are a heritage of the grassy condition of the early summer, makes the average low, although there are districts with good cotton.
 The plant Is stocky. healthy and in a clean state of cultivation. General rains would greatly improve the out look.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
Conditions in Louisiana.

New Orleans. Aug. 1.--Cotton crop conditions in Louisiana and Missis- sippi. according to the compilation Of The Picayune tonight. based on reports from several hundred correspondents in these States, are decidedly favor able. In Louisiana the process of ma turing Is reported as showing rapid progress. It Is stated that spasmodic complaints continue to be received re- garding the ravages of the boil weevil. notwithstanding the long drought to which the pest was subjected. Mis- sissippi reports general improvement with the first work well advanced. While late. the crop gives every indi- cation of rounding out a fair yield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
CHICKENS MATCHED BY
 RAYS OF TEXAS SUN

San Antonio. Tex. Aug. 1.-(Special) Here is . chicken story. that. unlike So many others now making the rounds in the press, has the merit of being both true and interesting. J. c Nealy of this city, an express messen. ger running between here and Fl Paso, took up case of eggs at Sabin- al with Fl Paso as its destination. All went well until Fabens was reached. At this point the case of eggs seem- ed to emit chirping noises no well be- haved egg crate is identified with. For the rest of the run the messenger spent his time trying to locate the source of the uncanny disturbance
 It finally struck him as possible that the noise might come from the crate after all and turned 1t over a young chicken made precipitate entrance into the world. Investigation disclos- ed two more wee fowls. Though born under unusual circumstances, the lit- tie birds are doing we'll and have been named Sunset" "Hotset." and Fast set" respectively.
 Mir. Neally thinks that the eggs were not quite fresh when he took them up and that probably the rays of the sun had matched them to an advanced stage when they were packed in the crate. He also thinks that incubatinR chicken eggs In the sun beats the ma chimes made for that purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
DWELLING DESTROYED IN
 EARLY MORNING FIRE

I4uverne, Aug. 1--(Speial. )--The dwelling house and contents of W. H. Pollard was destroyed this morning at o'clock by fire.
 Mrs. Pollard had cooked the morning breakfast MT. Pollard had left for a singing at Cool Springs with his two small children. No one was at home hut Mrs. Pollard and an infant. Mrs Pollard had gone back to bed and the house was almost consumed when dis covered. The fire caught near the stove. The property was insured for $1,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
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 The Points, Washington, ID. C., Norfolk, Va, Richmond Va, Cincinnati O., Detroit, Mich-, AsheviI1e, N. C., Hot Springs, N. C., Lake TOxaway, N. C. and HendersOnvilIe, N. c.
 The Road. The Western Railway of Alabama. Make Pullman reservations at once. See display "Ad" fin this Issue.
 0. F. Redd City Passenger Agent Exchange Hotel, Montgomery, Ala,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
ASHLEY GETS PLACE
WILL REPLACE TEBBETTs AS COL
 HECTOR OF PORT.
Present Collector at Mobile Says He Is Ready to Rellnquish Office and Win Enter Basiness
 Again.

Mobile, Aug. 1-(Special, )-Collecto of Port William F. Tebbetts Is in re- oeipt of telegram to the effect that President Taft has appointed H. G. Ashley. of North Alabama. as Collector of the Port.
 Major Tebbetts announces that he is perfectly satisfied and is ready to turn over the office to his successor upon his arrival here. and will engage In the real estate business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

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 And Build Up the System Take the old Standard GROVES TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle. showing it is simply ouin- inc and Iron in tasteless form, and the most effectual form. For grown people and children. soc. -e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
COLBERT.

Tuscumbia. Aug. 1.-(Special.)-A dry period covering eighteen days was ended in this section yesterday by a good rain, which will prove of inesti- mabIe value to the cotton and corn crops, and be worth thousands of dol lars to the farmers of Colbert County.
 Both crops had been suffering for rain and showed signs of injury and the rain came opportunely, although it would have been better had 1t fallen a week ago.
 Cotton especially needed season, as the crop has been raised" on wet weather, and was in no condition to withstand long drought Fair wealth CT for the past two weeks, however, finds at this time all the cotton fields well cleaned. and the crop in good condition, comparatively speaking.
 The plant is growing steadily, mak- ing fruit right along, and though many reasons are apparent that there will be a short crop. yet the farmers are more optimistic at this time than they have been at any period heretofore since the crop was pitched. Virtually all work has been done, and Ine future of the crop is dependent entirely upon the phases of the weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
MADISON.

Huntsville. Aug. 1.-(Special.) )-The last week has been one of hot sunshine, In fact the warmest weather that has been experienced here this season and has been by far the most favora ble cotton week.
 The planters have been busy with their work and the crop Is now looking comparatively well.
 The fight against the weeds and grass has been about won and many of the farmers have laid by their crops. Their hopes are higher than even two weeks ago as conditions since that time have been entirely satisfactory.
 Local showers fell in several locali- ties on Thursday just at the time when rain begun to be needed. Insects have not bothered the plant and 1t is strong and healthy.
 Corn has not fared so we'll and only a poor crop Is expected. Corn was drowned out during the early part of the season and not being as hardy as cotton, has not recuperated. The crop now needs rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

Remember If we fall to teach you the cotton business We will refund your money.
 DIXIE COTTON COLLEGE. mon wed-su. Montgomery Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
DEPENDS UPON WEATHER.

Moisture Must Come to Save Crops In
 NeIghbOring States.
 Memphis, Tenn. Aug. l.-The Com mercial-Appeal will say tomorrow in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

No stop to the Orpheum open ali sum-
 mer, New pictures every day --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
Crops Improve With
 Fall of Heauy Rains
HARBOUR.

Is great. and will be until the close of
 the vegetable season for this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
COOSA.

Goodwater, Aug. l.-(Special.) )-The past week has added another week of the best crop growing weather that could be wished for by the farmers of this section, every point heard from gives reports of plenty of and not too much rain not only for the past week but all through July, ten days being the longest dry spell reported any where around here. The crops are do- ing as well as is possible and almost every farmer that comes to town gives a good report of his and his neighbors crops. In one or two places 1t Is re- ported that the boil "eevil has ap- peared, but the weevil has never done any damage In this section, and there is nothing alarming m this report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
LOWNDEs.

Ft. Deposit, Aug. i.-(SpeciaD- Since the cessation of the continued rains. five weeks ago, crops in this locality have done their best and are looking as we'll as could be expected for the start. that they had. The rain fall Thursday evening, accompanied with considerable storm. did more damage than any recent rains All corn is no good anywhere in hearing. Sandy land cotton Is bound to be small, as the fertilizer is long ago exhausted, and the bottom land cotton that was not thrown out, is small. Our previous estimate of half a crop may be im- proved five per cent. Much of the late corn has been made fine by the use of nitrate of soda.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
LAUDERDALE.

Florence, Aug. 1.--(Special.)- Up to Friday there had been thirteen days without rain and the crops had begun to feel the need of moisture but on Friday a fine and general rain fell in good time to prevent damage from the drought.
 The crop in this county Is very spot ted with conditions in exact ratio to the cultivation given. Generally 1t is still two weeks late and much loss will result from laying by too soon.
 In some places the cotton has been laid by where one more working would about double the yield. Where there has been the proper cultivation the weed is strong and healthy and is fruiting well, with the right amount of bolls, squares and blooms.
 The corn, except where 1t was en- tirely drowned out in the low grounds west of Florence, Is unusually fine and an average crop may be looked for from Lauderdale County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
BULLOCK.

 very much improved in some sections and farmers are greatly encouraged
 Two rains have fallen the past week in most parts of the county. A few localities are needing rain.
 One prominent farmer states that while the cotton plant Is looking nice and growing, 1t is developing very few squares and these near the top of the plant.
 The corn crop has developed wonder fully in the past two weeks and large yield is expected. More corn will be raised in Bullock this year than for many years past, this is due to the fact that so much cotton land had to be abandoned which was later planted in corn.
 More corn means more fat hogs which will in a way even up the loss on cotton.
 The pea crop is fine and much hay has been saved.
 The potato crop is large and a few are now eating new sweet potatoes
 Quite large number of people here are planting the Lookout Mountain po- tato as an experiment, and many are planting fall gardens.
 An experienced planter says that with favorable conditions from now on there Is no possible hope of more than half crop in Bullock.
 Edmund DantzIer, of Macon, Miss. has been spending the past week here with relatives and he says crops here are better than in his locality In Mis- sissippi.
 Many watermelons are on the mar ket but they are not good because of so much rain. Figs are also badly dam aged.
 Up to date Mir. D. c. Turnipseed has shipped thirty-five cars of peaches and is still shipping by express, there be- ing an especially good demand for peaches In Montgoms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

HARBOUR.
 Eufaula, Aug. 1. Especial )---Crop conditions in this section do not show any material change for the better in the rainy districts.
 While the showers have come at more prolonged intervals thereby en- abling the farmers to better destroy the grass. the weed Is full of sap and Is growing without fruit
 The season must be detrimental any way 1t might come from this time on. said prominent farmer today. A con- tinuance of rain would mean all stalk with but little fruit and a dry spell would impoverish and impede growth, causing the weed to throw of.
 Corn has improved to some extent but like cotton in the rainy district it Is sappy and the ear Is not maturing as it should. Half crop in sections north of the city Is about the best es- timate now given as to the yield.
 Crops south of the city are excellent so far. about the only complaint being the need of little rain on the cotton. Corn Is pretty well matured and is re- garded exceptionally fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02
CALHOUN

Jacksonville, Aug. 1.-(Special)- The writer has had this week an op- portunity tosenjoy ride through the farms of some of the best lands in the county and some not so good.
 At a large gathering consisting of the best farmers in the county he sought out and talked with these men, The general verdict of these men was from 50 to 75 per cent for cotton, the first being the estimate most accepted His opinion was that 1t was nearer 65. On the corn crop the estimate was little more fla vorable, 50 to S5. The first Is nearer right, for some are liable to be de- ceived by the color while the stalk be- ing round. they may not be taken into count. During the two dry weeks we had in this section, the farmers made good their opportunity and must of the crops are in a neat condition. A large per cent of land has been abandoned to the grass and weeds The heavy rains that fell, 1t appears all over the coun- ty. will probably be worth thousands of dollars to this county and may bring up the figures, especially on the cotton, but some of the corn cannot be saved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-02

With occasional showers to invigo- rate the plant and a late frost, 1t is possible that the crop will exceed the expectations of the majority of the planters. There are no estimates, however. being made that the crop will average as well az the crop of last year by several points. the only hope entertained being that the increased price will offset the ivss in yield.
 It is generally conceded that the present crop has been made under more adverse conditions, with greater ex- pense and more energy than any crop in this section for the past ten or twelve years.
 r Tuscumbia, Aug. 1.--(SpeciaL)-A good rain fell in this immediate sec- rion yesterday afternoon. the frst within the last eighteen days. and drouth had begun to cause damage to cotton and corn. and few days more of dry weather would have wrought great injury to the crops
 HOUSTON.
 Cottonwood Aug. 1.-(Special.)- July closed with a week of perfect weather conditions for the farmers of Houston.
 With plenty of moisture and plenty of sunshine, with occasional light show CTS in the afternoons, better weather for fruiting of cotton could not be had. Another week such as this will insure one of the heaviest yields known. How ever, 1t will take this one more week to form any definite Idea of how much fruit will become set
 The weed Is far too large and may become a serious drawback if 1t should continue dry. A larger yield would be made If more distance had been given. Is the general opinion.
 Scattering open bolls are reported by many. but it is doubtful If the crop is as early as last year. Cane and pota- toes are doing their best ~
 Fodder pulling has had week as ruod as one would wish, and most of the farmers have saved enough for the next years needs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-08

more blows cleared the opening OF glass
and she scrambled through at the e.s
pense Of several rents in her dress. Ste
was followed by Aileen; they rushed out
Of. the car and sprang to the ground just
as Stanley dragged Richard from the cat
oftthe engine, and threw him violently q
the ground.
Ailaen threw herself upon Stanley
Holding down his arms with hers.
"Dont kill him, Stanley.
emo; / won't; he is wounded II y
we're sound, I'd maui him to death. All
eenl Aileenl Are y%ou--are you- he
was holding her in q fearful clutch, By
strained eyes gazing down into hers in an
agony of doubt and fear.
eyes, Stanley, ! arr safe; he has dore
me no HARM
A look Of joy and relief flashed into his
face, and he stopped his tall head and
pressed upon her lips q long kiss Of jon
th~apkfulness, love unspeakable,
Richard had tainted from loss Of blood
NL - - A Ma4 AAAaH - AHM
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-08

Though he is the criminal, The DEGREES of
the law are final. I will explain all this
later, Aileen. l mean to get him to a
hospital, save his life, and arrest him for
your abduction afterwards"
"Oh, no! Do not make it public, Stan:
ley; do not; / beg IF you"
edo you wish to save HING"
emo, not that-he is punished alread&
but the papers, the awful publicity! Oh,
dear Stanley, I have had SO much Of that
1t would kill me.'''
"Do you really wish him set free, ALL
cent"
Stanley had all Of q mans reluctance
to release his enemy without punishment.
III think, Stanley" said Elizabeth,
"that it will be exceedingly ~disagfeeable
to 60 into. court against this man. You
remember last year a case you had IN
which a girl was carried off and you said
that it was not easy to prove that she
was not a willing victim. Some might
look upon Aileen and me as willing vic
tins, and how would 70 prove it other
wise9 We, apparently, did leave Aileen 8
house prepared for a journey. 1t certain
ly will not be pretty, Stanley, to put it
before a jury"
"She is right, Red. To prosecute
would only harm our girls" said Gin
ker.
"Well, we will let him 60"
"Why don It you kill me9' said Rich
ard. IT do not ask quarter from you
"We do not kill helpless people. Take
him along, boys"
The porters lifted Richard between
them and with the help Of the engineers
and fipemen, they got him settled com.
fortably in a berth.
Stanley and Aileen took a seat together
in their car and talked over past events
Clinker was put to bed and Elizabeth
sat beside him, and in. the Joy Of agar
being together he almost forgot the pair
Of the ball in his shoulder and Of his
broken bones. In a very short time they
were backing both trains, and soon wer'
flying homeward as fast as steam coult
carry them.
At the first town Of any size they go
q surgeon, and he attended to Cinker'
shoulder and Richards arm. He sale
there was almost no danger for Clinker
but looked grave over Richards severed
artery, and was persuaded to accompan,
him 70 Macon and to see him cared for q
a hospital. Tt was long before they agar
heard anything Of Richard soule.
A telegram was sent home as soon a
they reached an office, and it so happen
ed that it came a few minutes after TN
letter Elizabeth had written on Aileen I
card. The whole family pored in vain
over the postmark; they could not max
it out; it was too family stamped.
CONTINUED next week.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-08
THE REDFIELDS.
BY LILLIAN W.. HALE.
A Story OF Everyday People. Continued fromlas week

Tom s ball having cut the main artery in
his agm.
Elizabeth. after one very loving but
hasty kiss, was getting off Clinker's coat
to attend to his wound. Stanley knelt by
Richard and cut up the sleeves of his
clothing and, under Clinker's directions,
so bound the wounded arm as to stop ting
blood.
"Give him some brandy" said Eliz-
abett," you need some yourself,
Tom.
"We haven't any; have your turn
ing TO the scared and useless porter.
"Get it'll" The man went into his
stores and brought opJ a bottle, drew the
cork, and handed it to Stanley.
"Let me give it to him." said Aileen.
"I don't want him to die"
CT don't want to be the one to muir
der him. said Tom, "though he wanted
to murder me-
NNHfh iAlClldtQ OPCDNh w NlSp' ~ p"'
Aileen bending over him, holding a big
bottle of Hennessey to his mouth, muehSof
it running down his neck.
"Aileen, my darling!"
She frowncd, all tire pity gone at the
words, and drew back.
Stanley called the two porters.
"Take up this man and put him ON
his train, and take him back to Macon
and put him in a hospital. When he is
we'll, we will deal with him.
edo you mean to let him go, Red
field?" asked Tom.
"'He is wounded and in our power
shall we keep him?"
"Don't you need to keep him to clear
Gerald?' asked Aileen.
Stanley shook his head.
"ITe will be of no use inithe matter OF
the forgery. That was ended forever
when Gerald was convicted
"Will Gerald never be free9"
con, yes; but not by trying Richard