The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
GEN. (. J. BRYAN DEAD
PROMINENT TUsKEaEE CITIZEN
 PASSED AWAY HERE.
He Was Gallant Soldier and Was Long Noted Character in the Public Life of
 Alabama.

General Charles J. Bryan of Tuskegee died at an infirmary in this city yester- day morning shortly after o'clock, after an illness of some months.
 In the spring he came to Montgomery for treatment and being very much im- proved he returned to Tuskegee. but his improvement was only temporary and he was brought back here, where he remain ed until the end came.
 General Bryan was a native of Troupe County. Georgia, but he went to Tuske- gee with his parents in 1887, and lived there ever since. He was 67 years old and his life was an easy and pleasant one. He was of a genial and companionable nature and enjoyed company as much as a man could. He talked well and kept thorough posted on current events. and there are large circle of friends and acquaintances who have enjoyed his cofn- panionship and who will recall with this announcement many pleasant incidents connected with association with him.
 General Bryan never married, but he loved his home. He was not an office seeker, although he took a deep interest In politics and had fixed opinions and the courage of his convictions on all occa- sions. He was delegate to the Charles ton convention from Alabama and was an enthusiastic States rights secessionist, following the leadership of the model statesman William l.. Yancey.
 General Bryan was member of the Legislature which adopted the joint reso- lution authorizing the secession of Ala bama from the Union.
 He was elected to the State Legislature just after reaching his majority and served with faithfulness and ability. In 1865 he was again elected to the Legisla ture and served with distinction. When the war broke out he went out with the Tuskegee Light Infantry to Pensacola, Fla, and thence to Norfolk, Va, where he shared the fortunes of that command In keeping out of fighting for awhile, but | when they did finally get into it, he often said that they went at 1t with a vim and caught 1t hot and heavy on every side"
 | He was a lieutenant when he entered
 the army. but was promoted to the cap- taincy of his command a year or two afterwards and while in command of his company was shot through the hips and severely wounded at Malvern Hill He came home and was never able to return to his command, which he was eager to do and which he always regretted. General Bryan and Captain Charles T. Pollard of this city fell wounded side by side in the battle and were taken off the battle field at the same time. They were warm and devoted friends in peace and in war. and never tired of talking of the olden days at the front in old Virginia.
 When Governor O'Neal selected his military aides he made Captain Bryan Brigadfer General of Militia of the Fifth District and since that day he has had the title of general with his friends and no honor was ever bestowed more de- servedly or borne more honorably.
 His life had been a whirl of pleasure and enjoyment and he had off1ciated in some capacity as best man or groomsman as he often said at "a thousand we'd dings." He was the "best man. of the lanented Governor Sanford and there are many other distinguished Alabamians. whom he served in a like capacity.
 In the days of reconstruction General Bryan took an active part in behalf of his people and State and under all cir cumstances he was foremost and boldest in standing for the rights and liberties of his beloved Southland. Whatever was to be done he was among the first to vol unteer and to do it, and his time and his talents and his eloquent voice were ever given to the cause of the white people and for white supremacy he made a noble fight and no one rejoiced more than he to see that contention successful
 He served as a delegate in State, dis trict and county conventions always with credit.
 General Bryan had great respect for the church and religion. He always con- tributed literally of his means to sustain them. as he did all charitable and worthy causes He was a true and devoted friend. A useful and an honorable life has ended and he will be missed in his accustomed walks.
 The funeral will take place this after noon at o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. NJ. c. Adams, 219 North Lawrence Street.
 Death of Old SoIoler. A. N. Cross an aged Confederate vet eran, died in Restitution yesterday morn l ing at [ o'clock in the Montgomery Coun- ty poor house.
 Old age and troubles caused the de-
 mise of the old soldier, He was 72 years
 old and served with gallantry through | out the civil war in the 46th Alabama Regiment. commanded by Col M. L. Woods of Montgomery. He was an Ala | bamian by birth, but leaves no known relatives.
 Mir. Gross was a member of Camp Lo-
 max, United Confederate Veterans, and by that organization he will be buried this afternoon at o'clock from the of- flee of Undertaken Tice. The camp ser vice will be used and Rev. F.. c. Nave NIa lfriA