The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-22
He Had Been Ill Many
 Months. CITY COURT SOLICITOR
Was Prominent as a Democrat
 and Public Speaker.
A National Figure in Councils or Knights of Pythias; Eminent as a Jurist and Skilled as
 a Debater.

At 1:5 o'clock this morning death came to relieve the suffering of Hon. Tennent Lomax. many years Solicitor of the City Court of Montgomery and one of the most prominent young men in Alabama
 Several months MT. Lomax had been ill and within the past few weeks his family and friends had been informed that the malady which seized him some time ago must soon result in death.
 When the end came this morning number of friends and relatives were at the Lomax residence, 2H South Court Street, and Mrs. Lomax. the aged moth- CT, was at the bedside of her distin- guished son.
 He had long been leading member of the Montgomery bar; he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the State University; a member of the State Dem- ccrauc Executive Committee; g member of the last Constitutional Convention; director in numerous Montgomery en- terpyises and one of the most prominent Pythans of the United States.
 The funeral will probably take place Sunday. The hour will be announced in The Advertiser Sunday morning.
 A Native of Montgomery.
 MT. Lomax was the only son of Col. Tennent Lomax. a gallant Confederate soldier, who, as comm nader of the 3rd Alabama regiment. was killed at the bat tie of Seven Pines, June 1, 1882, when his son was a mere child
 The son. who perpetuated the name which Is held in reverence by many Con- federate soldiers. was born in Montgom- cry April 29, 1858, and had lived here throughout the years of his life, attaining prominence by his great ability as law yer. his activity in public affairs and his eloquence as public speaker.
 The mother of MT. Lomax, who sur wives him. was Mrs. Carrie 4; Shorter. her long widowhood her son had been her devoted companion. Her happiness and care had been his constant aim and ambition. The devotion that existed be- tween the distinguished son and the loyal mother was admirable.
 His Educational Training.
 MT. Lomax began his educational train ing in the schools of Montgomery and was graduated in the academic depart ment of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa in the class of 1878 The fol- lowing year he was graduated in thefaw department of the same institution.
 In July, 1879, MT. Lomax was admitted to practice at the Montgomery bar, and at once began the practice of his chosen profession. Some time later he formed a partnership with Hon. J. R. Tyson, af- rewards a Circuit Judge and at present on the Supreme bench of Alabama. The law partnership of Judge Tyson and MT. Lomax continued until 1892, when Judge Tyson was called to preside over State court.
 Mir. Lomax was Assistant Solicitor of the Montgomery district from 1880 to 1SS6 when Montgomery County was made separate district. He was then elected State Solicitor of the county for six years. Tn 1892 Mir Lomax was again elected So- licitor and in 1898 he was chosen for the third time as Solicitor of the county. He had consequently been State Solicitor of Montgomery County sixteen years and Assistant Solicitor six years.
 Able Prosecuting Lawyer.
 As a result of his long service as So- Ncitor, MT. Lomax was regarded as the ablest prosecuting lawyer in Alabama.
 His keen insight into the character of men" said an old lawyer. land his bril- liant mind coupled with his fine discrim- ination and an abundance Of energy and perseverance, well equipped him for his duties, and he went about his work with an eye single to the interest of the State and the just administration of its laws.
 MT. Lomax was an ardent Democrat and had been a conspicuous figure both in the State and national cclncils of the political party of his choic since he at tained the age of majority. He was elected Secretary of the State Democratic Executive Cemmittee in 1878 and contin- ued in this position ten years. He be- came a member of the State Democratic Committee. and in this capacity served his party until the time of his death.
 As a presiding officer. MT. LSmax was incomparablc He acted as chairman of various State conventions of the Demo- cratic party. and his decisions were in- his demeanor was marked by great dignity and learning.
 Prominent in Political Affairs.
 In each political campaign in Alabama during the past twenty-five years MT. I,omax had been active. It was not his part to be a silent spectator upon af- fairs moving about him. He observed rublic men and public policies with the who was true to the public veal. Having become convinced of the right side of a question, his time and his talent was given to 1t, and his eloquent voice was raised in it's behalf until the issue was MT. Lomax was a delegate to the Dem ocratic National Conventions of 1888. 1896 and 1900. He was chairman of the Ala bama delegations of 189s and 1900
 In city affairs, Mir. Lomax also mani fested a deep interest: He was loyal to his native city and its welfare was lion. From 1890 to 1896 he was chairman of the Central Council, the political body which governs the sel lection of candidates Sor city offices. He was long a member and an officer of the Commercial and In- SuetriaI Association. and was an officer and director in several Montgomery en- ]erprises and manufactures,
 Honored by Military Companies.
 Early in his young manhood MT. Lo- max took a great interest in military affairs. when drill contests between com nanies of the National Guard were at fheir zenith In public interest. He serv- ed i've years as First Lieutenant of the xSnntpomery True Blues and as an evil 5snce of the esteem In which he was held bv inc members of the Montgomery mill itary companies he was elected an hon orary member of both the True Blues and honorary member of the Lomax Volun- feer Fire Company.
 Mir. Lomax had a natural affection for r>onfederate soldiers and the cause for ThIch they fought. Several years ago he crwaniEed Camp HoltEctaw, Sons of Con-