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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Mr.. BRN Ans program seems to be- that
ii the Democratic party can't win under
his leadership and on his issues il shan't
win on any, il he can prevent it.-loium-
bus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
Sour grapes. Bryan's as bad as
bad as the kid who didn want any
Que else to climb an apple-tree be-
cnuse he cOuldn't.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
DR. BEVILL GETS PLUM APPOINTED SHERIFF OF CuL-
 BERT COUNTY. He Was Endorsed by a Majority of Members of the County Execu- tive Committee-There Were
 Four Applicants.

Dr. w. E. Bevill of Sheffield was named yesterday by Governor Jelks to be Sher- fir of Colbert County to succeed the late Charles Gassoway who was killed by Will Reynolds at Tuscumbia two weeks ago.
 There were four applicants for the place and numerous citizens of Colbert County came to Montgomery in the interest of their respective friends. Formal appli- cations were filed by Dr. Bevill. A. E. McCleskey of Tuscumbia C. c. Price of Tuscumbia and J. J. Vinson of Leigh ton. The contest really narrowed down to Dr. Bevill and Mir. McCleskey who 's a Justice of the Peace at Tuscumbia.
 Dr. Bevill was indorsed by a majority of the members of the Democratic Exec utive Committee of Colbert County and by other influential citizens. He came within fifty-three votes of defeating the late Sheriff Gassoway for the office in the Democratic primaries. He was graduated as a physician and surgeon but has re- centlv been a member of the Sheffield police force. Dr. Bevill is one of the best known citizens of Colbert County and Is held in high esteem. His friends say that his appointment will give general satis- faction.
 As soon as the bond of Dr. Bevill Is approved by the Circuit Judge of the Colbert division he will be commissioned as sheriff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
MAJ. $. A. WILLIAMS DEAD.
One of Troy's Most Valued Citizens
 Breathes His Last.

Troy, April 16--tSpecial. )-MaJor 5. A. Williams, one of the most prominent citi- gems of this city, died Monday evening at his residence on College Avenue. lie had been in bad health for some time with la grippe, and few days ago while in the prosecution of official business as County Commissioner, looking after bridges in the county, suffered exposure which resulted in relapse and caused his death.
 Major Williams was one of the bes' and most favorably known men Tn tnis section. On the 7th day or Aprh' loo- he was mustered into the service or the Confederacy near Brundidge, this county, as one of Billiards Legion, with the or flee of Third Lieutenant. In lS63, Hil- Iiard's Legion was dissolved and formed into regiments, when Major Williams was promoted over others to the captainey of Company A, for meritorious conduct in battle. His company belonged to the 6Oth Alabama regiment, commanded py Colonel John W. A. Sanford. He served throughout the war with distinction. on the 3rd day of April 1865. lighting to the last under General Robert D. Lee, ne fell seriously wounded on the bahle nelo and was captured by the enemy. . After the war he returned to his nome and commenced a mercantile business Tn this city in 1871. About 1884 he was made Ma for of a battalion of the Alabama National Guards. which position he held for several years.
 He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

was also prominent in Masonic circles and has been commandant of Camp Ruffin. United Confederate Veterans. Tor six or seven years. Activity in serving the old Confederate soldiers and doing honor to their dead was the pride of ms life and in his death they loose asstaunch and devoted friend. He had attained the age of 6l years but never relaxed his efforts of public useful ness. Two years ago he was elected commissioner of roads and revenues TOT | the first commissioners district or tnis 1 county. which position he filled With honor to the people and himself to tna | time of his illness few days ago.
 Major wiiliams's life was one of puoiio usefulness. As soldier he was brave and generous. and as citizen, unassum- ing patriotic. and just. By his death the county looses one of it's best citizens and most useful public men.
 He was buried Tuesday at p. m.
 in the new cemetery of this city, by the ex-Confederate soldiers of Camp Rufhn.
 the military company at this place, and
 with Masonic honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
THE LAFAYETTE RAILWAY.
Many Improvements on the Line are
 in Prospect.

Lafayette. April 16.-(Speciai)-The La-
 fayette Railway Company has made ar
 engagements whereby the trains will enter
 Opelika on a new route. plan has been
 made to enter on the right-of-way Of the
 Western going on to the union depot. thus
 giving much better facilities than here-
 tofore. The line has been surveyed and
 600 tons of new e0-pound rails have been
 bought. which will be laid just as soon as they arrive. A fine new Baldwin To- comotive has been purchased. All these Improvements will add greatly to the equipment of this road.
 It is proposed to extend the road to Motley, Ala, and to put on a line of stages from the terminus to Ashland, Ala, thus giving mail facilities from this direction and also selling through tickets from Opelika to Ashland. The plan Is a practical one. and If the people in that section will take hold of the scheme, 1t can be put through. The track is to be improved all the way from Ope- iika to Lafayette by the placing of 6o' pound rails. Should the extension on in ! to Clay County be completed. this will give an outlet to fine section.
 | young man became sick here few | days ago and had bad breaking out | Some little excitement was caused whei | a physician said it was smallpox. Th' young man went to his home at Alexan | der City and developed into case o | measles. There is no smallpox in Lafay | cite nor mas been. The young man fl doing well and will be out soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
LEWIS JONES PASSED AWAY
 YESTERDAY.
He Was Well Known Planter of Montgomery County and Gal lant old Veteran-Burial
 of c. c. Hackett.

Lewis Jones. a well known and promi- nent planter of Montgomery County, died suddenly early yesterday morning at his late home twelve miles from the city on the Mt. Zion road.
 His wife survives him. He leaves no children. Mir. Jones was from promi- nent family of this. county and he leaves several brothers and sisters, among whom are, Messers Amos and Henry Jones, Mrs. z. J. Barnett and Mrs. M. E.. Gay of this city.
 MT. Jones spent most of his life in this county and has friends throughout this section. Several years ago he moved to verbena and remained there several years. Last year he moved back to his old home near Mt. Zion where he re- mained until the sudden summons came,
 He was T years of age. In the great Civil War he was a member of the com mand of Colonel John w. A. Sanford and gave his best efforts to the cause or the South. The funeral services will be held today at noon from his late resi- dence. The interment will be in the old Mt Zion cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
SCROFULA.

Scattered consumption" is a good way of describing this disease. It is in fact a real consumption of the little glands under the skin.
 Scott's Emulsion cures it. Scott's Emulsion is good for all kinds of consumption but especially good for scrofula.
 It heals the sores-but doesn't stop there for the weakness and loss of flesh is the worst part of scrofula.
 Scott's Emulsion feeds and strengthens scrofulous chil- dren.
 Send for Free Sample.
 SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, 4o9 Pearl St. N' Y'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

in Montgomery, and remain in the city for several days. The Board has not yet made up its schedule of visits to the country beats. The dates for visiting the several beats will be settled, proba- bly, during the recess.
 The night sessions of the Board dur ing the remainder of the week will be held for the benefit of the men whose oc- cupation keeps them closely confined dur ing the day. The night sessions were ar ranged to give the laboring men and clerks an opportunity of registering.
 The Board of Registrars have so far registered about 2,30O voters of Montgom- cry County. This is not quite half of the total number that the members of the Board expect to register before the books close in August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

weeks ago from the Federal prison at Nashville where he served four years sentence for embezzlement of postcfiice funds, and was tried and convicted of murder in the second degree at the recent term of Circuit Court and sentoHced to ten years in the penitentiary. His case had been appealed and he was awaiting the action of the Supreme Court.
 Neville was held on charge of mur- der committed some three or Tour years ago.
 Farmers throughout the County are badly behind with their work on account of excessive aims.
 Hon. N. J. Stallworth. who has been confined 10 his room for tho past two weeks, Is recovering. People in this County express little in terest in the State primary for which many of the newspapers are ciamoring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Funeral of c. c. Hackett.

The funeral of Clifton c. Hackett took place yesterday morning from his late home on Robinson Street. The esteem In which the young man was held is shown by the large attendance of friends on the last service. The floral offerings were especially beautiful A beautiful cross made of flowers was the offering of his former associates with the Western Railroad.
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. W. Province, of the Clayton Street Baptist Church. The followins gentlemen served as pail bearers: l.. r. Grice, Conrad Hail. c. Nesslng, l.. J. Bugg, J. s. Mahon and l.. Burns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
THE PUZZLING DOTS
ANSWERS ARE COMING FROM
 EVERYWHERE.
Problem Becomes More Mystifying Each Day and Many are Now Sending New Estimates.
 Nothing to Lose.

The Dot contest has only begun. Dots are coming from everywhere. There seems to be no lct-up on inquiries or guesses. Everybody is wondering if they have made a mistake. The mysterious Dots are becoming more puzzling each day, and many contestants who made their first estimate on Monday are con- sidering the hurried count made on Sun day and on making new count.
 It don't cost anything to guess Is the reason many contestants amuse thcm- selves evenings in making d recount. Even the sure thing counters. who knew they were right on Monday. have begun to hesitate. Many interesting letters &C., company the Dots from places through out the State. To illustrate. the follow ing letter reached the Dot Editor yes- terday and is very similar to many oth- CTS:
 Tuskegee. Ala. April 16, a. m. Editor Advertiser:
 To be sure you're surprised that one of my age'' should enter contest so diff ficult-"counting dots!" I'm so certain of my being correct in my count that l al- ready hear the sounds of the Regina Mu- sic Box dispensing pleasure from my porch parlor this summer. However. inclose in stamps 50 cents entitling me to four counts.
 Many perplexing and for that matter. unnecessary questions are put to the Dot Editor each day, as the rules have been prepared with a great deal of care, es- pecial pains having been taken to go over the ground thoroughly before launching the contest. Still. contestants will persist in sending in only two or three guesses with cash in proportion. which disquali- fies a chance, but of course subscriptions will be credited for the time paid in order that nothing will be lost to the contest ant except a chance for a prize. Some few have inquired whether subscriptions paid last week would not permit the sub- scriber to a guess this week. No. Con- testants who desire to contest for a prize and have the subscription credited to a friend, should fill out the blank in their name and write the persons name who Is to get the paper to an extra slip and at tach it to the guessing coupon
 The surest way to avoid trouble is to read the rules oevr carefully time or two. then go ahead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
PRISONERS BREAK JAIL.
Evident That They Had Assistance
 from the Outside.

Monroeville. April 16.-(Special)-J. B. Bullard and D. l.. Neville. two young white men, held on charges of murder, Monday night. That the prisoners were assisted from the outside does not admit of doubt.
 The jailer declares that both men were locked up in the steel cells Monday af- ternoon as usual. On visiting the jail carly next morning he found two bars cut from the street door. the cell doors stand ing open and the birds flown. X small hack saw and a skeleton key told the tale.
 Bullard was brought back here few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall I was taken with very se- were attack of muscular rheumatism which caused mo great pain and annoy ance. After trying several prescriptions and rheumatic cures. I decided to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm. which I had seen advertised in The South Jerseyman. After two applio ations of this Remedy was much better. and after using one bottle, was completely cured.--Sslle Har- ris, Salem N. J. For sale by E. c. Fow- Ter, Druggist. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Clark Lanier Laid to Rest.

The funeral services of the late Clarke Lanier took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence on South Law renee Street. The remains were follow ed to Oakwood by large cortege of friends. Representatives of all the de- partments of the city government att tended the funeral services. He had been so long connected with the city gov ernment that his death is loss that cannot soon be supplied and his old ssso- ciates felt an especial grief in his death at the prime of life
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev A. l. Lamar of the Court Street Methodist Church. The following gentle men served as pail bearers: George Halls. Ed Andrews. Rolling Biakey. John T. Walker. J. J. Farley and Halls Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
BAYNE GETS FIVE YEARS.
Convicted of Manslaughter for Kill
 ing of Tom Fuller.

Ernest Bayne was sentenced yesterday by Judge w. H. Thomas to five years in the penitentiary for mansluaghter.
 Bayne had been cohvicted in the crimi- nal division of the City Court of killing Tom Fuller and the jury had pronouflc- ed the killing manslaughter in the first degree. The prisoner was not sentenced Monday with the others convicted. Court was convened yesterday morning to pass sentence upon him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Central of Georgia Railway Changes

Schedules of passenger trains Sunday. Effective Sunday. April 2Oth, trains of Central will arrive and depart at Mont gomery as follows:
 Train No. will be changed to leave at $40 a. m. instead of s:20 a. m.
 No. 12 will be changed to leave at 4:3j p. m. instead of 4:40 p. m.
 No. II will be changed to arrive at II 10 a. m. instead of Il :15 a. m.
 No. will be changed to arrive at 7a0 D. m instead of 800 p. m. as at present. adV-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
noTs. noTs. DoTs.

All your brain trouble will vanish at once if you will come in this week and dot your feet into pair of "Wich- ert & Gardiner's'' beautiful Colonials, Strap Slippers or oxfords. Greatest of all prizes. No other store keeps them. Bullock 6 Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Card of Thanks.

desire to express my sincere apprecia- ton and thanks for the kind services, etc. shown my mother, sister and broth CT during the latter's recent illness and death by our neighbors, his railroad friends and associates. and especially Drs. Wikerson and Baker.
 adv. T. l.. Hackett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

"A neighbor ran in with a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diar- Thoea Remedy when my son was suffer ing with severe cramps and was given uI as beyond hope by my regular physician
 who stands high in his profession. After administering three doses of 1t, my sor regained consciousness and recovered en. tirely within twenty-four hours" say: Mrs Mary Haller of Mt. Crawford. Va
 This Remedy is for sale by E. c. Fowler Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
"NETTLEroN'so

Have proved to be the grandest shoes ever produced for men. They possess every merit in style, it and wear. Every well dressed man should wear pair of Nettleton's Fat Vici Kid oxfords this Spring. Price, S5.oO. Bullock 6 Flenning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.
Officials Named by the Governor
 Yesterday.

Appointments were announced yester. day by Governor Jelks as follows:
 Notaries Public--J. II. Gregory Scotts. boro; C. D. Comstock, Pratt City; Cecil J. Logan, Opelika; George H. Jones. Mo. bile; H. s. Stackhousc Mobile; J. NJ Irwin. Moulton; w. W. Whiteside, An niston.
 Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace-A. NJ. Pugh, Downing, Beat F Montgomery County; w. E. Canada Eastaboga, Beat ,, Talladega County.
 Justices of the Peace-W. R. Shaver Herbert, Beat g. Conecuh County; J Frank Mitchell, Rock Run, Beat 3 Cherokee County.
 Constable-Charles Miller, Whitaker Beat i, Geneva County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
BOARD OF REGISTRARS.
Sessions to Be Extended Until
 O'clock at Night.

The Board of Registrars of Montgom- cry County will extend its sessions. be- ginning tonight until s D. m. Night sessions will be held also on Friday and Saturday When the books arc closed Saturday night the Board of Registrars will recess for several days. 1t is under stood that the members will resume work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

WINNERS AMONG LEADERS Are Nettleton's Spring style shoes for men. All the new feathers and new styles Why not get the best and be we'll dressedp $500 and $6 %.
 Bullock 6 Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

The Harvard obser Satory has received an anonvmous gift of S2elooo halt of which will De applied to the enlargement of the present building in order to provide for proper ar ranzenent of the co 900 photographs of the heavens now owned by the institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17
Death of Mrs. A. H. Belser.

Mrs. A. II. BeIser. sister of Mrs. R. M Barry of this city, died in Selma. Wednesday morning after short ill., ness. Mrs Barry and daughter. Miss Ellen, were called to her bedside by a telegram Tuesday and were with her when the end came Mrs. Beser was an old resident of Montgomery. and during the war she was always found giving her assistance to the soldiers of the Lost Cause Mrs. Belser will be buried in Selma. the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles P. May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

The British Lifeboat Association is consider ,pq inc establishment of wireless service around the coast. including the Lighthouses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

General Manager Evans of the Louis vile and Nashville passed through the city last night en route to Louisville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-17

Mir. S. F. Holt chief local inspector of the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau left last night for Mobile. where he accents the same position in that citv. MT, J. H. Marion. Chief Inspector of the bureau in Mobile. will take MT. HoIt's place in Montgomery.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-15
THAT SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
What Is Being Done About 1t i'm
Memphis.

The Memphis News of Wednesday
speaks as follows of the new Southern
Baseball League, and several cities,
including Savannah, to be represented
in 1t:
After stay in Birmingham and
Montgomery, Charley Frank returned
to Memphis yesterday morning. Dur
ing the day he was in consultation with
Read Kent and Caruthers Ewing, but
found time to make a statement re-
garding his trip to the Alabama cities.
In his interview he said
In Birmingham our franchise is
placed in the very best hands possible
Tor the right to fall into. Champ Pick
ems will have active charge of the
team He is a young man with plenty
OF energy and courage and l think will
De able to win out in anything like a
nght. He is backed heavily by as
strong a man in that city as Gen.
Carnes is in Memphis. He is sure to
make a success of his work.
=, In Montgomery the franchise is in
the care of a man equally as strong
mere as Pickens' hacker in Birming-
nam He is actively and prominently
connected with a street car company
ana Will lend the full influence Of his
me 10 the team. AS a result we will
come quickly 10 the front there. Al
together my trip has been unusually
ssuccessful and ] have no doubt but
mat we Will have things furthered
along 70 that extent We will be able
20 announce 70 the public other details
respecting our organization"
meeting OF the promoters Will be
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-15

up to Charleston yesterday to play
the team of that city this afternoon.
The team was composed of the heav-
lest and best men in the organiza-
ton, and will probably be the same as
will lineup against Savannah on
Thanksgiving Day. The players going
to Charleston and the formation of the
eleven is as follows:
Wellington, right end: Townsend,
right tackle; Cahoon, right guard;
Frazee, center; quarter backs, Vinzant
and Pacetti: left guard. Hennissey;
left tackle. Dean; left end. Muser; left
half, Tippen, Joe: right half, Tippen,
Geo: full back. Allen (captain).
From this Savannah players can get
a probable line upon the team they
will face. Frazee. Townsend. Pacetti.
Vinzant, the Tippen boys and Allen.
were members of the team that went
down before Savannah last season. The
others are new men and are said to be
college boys and very fast.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-15
DOC" HOTTUM COMING.
Owner of Savannah Baseball Team
VIII BE Here Soon.

Owner of Savannah Baseball Team
VIII Be Here Soon.
A telegram from Memphis, Tenn,
last night says:
Doc Hottum, who has been granted
the franchise in Savannah, states that
he will leave Memphis in few days
to consult with Savannah parties. in
Guiding Dan Charlton, over putting in
the club and improving the old base
ball grounds. Hottum has been wait
ing on the decision of the Chicago
peace conference.
A telegram received from Chicago
tonight from Charley Frank, promoter
of the new baseball league which in
cludes Montgomery and Savannah,
states that it has been practically as
sured of some kind of protection from
the American Association. 1t is not
known on what grounds Frank bases
his telegram, as it was the general
opinion that the American Associa-
ton would join hands with the Ma
tional Association and be friendly with
the old Southern League.
Lakeside Races.
Chicago, Nov. 14.-Results at Lake
side:
First Race-Five furlongs. Our
CORA, Il 10 l. WOHy WITH countess Hed-
soner, to 2, second, and Wineland, II
to 10. third. Time 1:04 3-5.
Second Race-Six furlongs. David
s., to 1, won, with Ida ", 8 to 5, sec
ond, and Miss Stanley, 6 to Third.
Time 1920 Us.
Third Race-Seven furlongs. Inspec-
tor Shea, 10 to l, won, Ethylene Byrd,
to 1, second, and st. Tammany, z
to 1. third. Time 1888
Fourth Race-One mile and a quar-
ter. Barrack. to 5, won, with Edith
O., to 2, second, and Lou Woods, 6
to /, third. Time 2:15 3-5.
Fifth Race-One mile and quarter.
Miss Liza. II to 5, won, with Althea,
8 to 5, second, and Compass, 10 to l,
third. Time 2:15 2-5.
Sixth Race-Seven furlongs. Prima
II. 8 to 5. won, with Satrap, 2 to l. sec
ond, and Lady Rice, to 1, third. Time
1873 2-5.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-15
INDOOR GAMES AT Y. M. C. A.
Baseball and Basket Ball Contests
Well Attended,

The games Of indoor baseball and
basket ball played last night in the
gymnasium of the Y. M. C. A, proved
interesting and were well attended.
Fully 100 ladies and gentlemen were in
attendance and enjoyed the sport
In the baseball game the Shamrocks
were victorious over Columbia by a
score of ~ to 6. Gallery hits were made
by w. H. Doty. Kessell, NJ. Righton
and Patterson of Shamrocks. and by
Entelman of Columbias (two). Both
pitchers were freely hit. ]. Elton was
captain of Columbia, and Lester Wells
captain of the Shamrocks. Only six in
nings were played.
The basket ball game was hotly con-
tested and resulted in a victory for the
Robins by a score OF n to 16.