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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
TUSCALOOSA.
University Baseball Team Shows Up
 Well.

Tuscaloosa, March 20. -tSpjeciaI. )-It is confidently predicted that the Univer- sity baseball team of 1903 will be second to non7 in the South. For the past month 1t has been in training under the able direction of Coach Stouoh, Atlanta's second baseman.
 He has coached the Varsity for three years, turning out one team 0902) that had no equal in the Southern college world. Though some of that team failed to return, their places have been filled with men who have already shown them selves capable. Moore and Eddington are back for the box work, the former being captain. Forman, who Is known in every college as an athlete. will again hold second Stickney Is at his old place on third and has shown improvement even on his former work. Young and Daniels are fielding in their usual style. McMil- len, who showed up we'll behind the bat on the scrub team, will undoubtedly hold down that position equally as well as his predecessor. Caffey. also a new man, Is playing a superb short and with Smith, another new man, in the field, there is no doubt that all opponents will find more than their match when they cross bats with such lineup.
 Varsity has already proved her ability to use the stick by covering BirTning- hams semt-profesional team with a score of IS to 4. The style In which Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
PREACHED VETERANS
OLD SOLDIERS ATTENDED
 CHURCH IN A BODY.
Rev. G. W. Frasier Spoke to Camps Lomax and Jeff Falkner at
 Presbyterian Church
 Sunday Morning.

Rev G. W. Frasier of Robinson Springs. minister of the Gospel and Con- federate veteran. preached to the Con- federates of Montgomery at the morning service at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday at Il o'clock.
 The attendance was large. Camp Lo- max, on whose invitation Mir. FrasieI preached, attended in a body. Members of Camp Jeff Falkner and veterans af- filiated with no camp. were present and members of the various patriotic organi' cations of the women of Montgomery at tended the service.
 The members of Camp Lomax met al the office of Commander John B. Fuller and under his command they marched in columns of tWos to the church.
 Rev. c. w. Patterson, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. opened the service and introduced Mir Frasier.
 MT. Frasier spoke of the valor. the heedfulness to duty. the willingness to obey orders. and the answering loyalty of the Confederate soldier to the cause of the Southern States and to their com manders. Many incidents of which he was a spectator during the war, were cited as proofs of these qualities He then exhorted the veterans to exercise those virtues in the same way toward the cause of the Christian reIgion as they had done in the cause of the Confed- eracy.
 The services, closed with the song, When the General Roll Is Called Up Wonder. I'll be There by the choir. the veterans joining in the chorus MT. Mir Frasier pronounced the benediction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
cANE-aRoWERs CONVENTION.
Governor Jelks to Name Delegates to
 Macon Meeting,

Alabamians interested in sugar cane growing who may be able to attend the lion at Macon. Ga. May 6-s are invited to communicate with Governor Jelks.
 The purpose of the convention is to in crease the area devoted to sugar cane growing in Alabama and other Southern States.
 The convention and it's purposes have met Governor Jelks's approval and he has agreed to appoint number of dele gates to represent Alabama at the conven- lion. The Executive Department is forced by some embarrassment in selecting a large delegation of Alabama agriculturists especially interested in sugar cane grow Ing who may be able to go to Macon in May. The Governor desires to appoint a Full delegation and says he would be glad 10 hear from cane growers who are will ling and able to attend the Macon conven- lion.
 The proposed convention has been wide bs advertised. It declared that the conven- lion will be one of the most important ag- rcultural gatherings held in recent years n the South. It is pointed out that after ! lapse of nearly fifty years revival has taken place in this nearly forgotten crop IS a commercial industry. To take advan- tage of this revival is the declared pur- In view the society will meet and ex- change ideas for putting the sugar grow Ing industry on commercial basis in Georgia, Alabama and other Southern States.
 Invitations to be present and address the convention have been accepted by Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of the De kartnent of Agriculture; Dr, H. w. Wiley Chief of Bureau of Chemistry, Depart ment of Agriculeure; pr. w. C. Stubbs Director Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station; Hon. w. w. Denton of Kansas and Prof. F. L. Stewart of Pennsylvania
 The Governor of each of the Southern has been asked to appoint five delegates from each county. rate of one fare
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
ROSTER OF BROOKS GUARDS.
Names of Soldiers of Famous Com
 pany.

pany.
 some old papers found the original list made out at Camp Mary. near Montgom cry. which was the first encampment o Company D, lst Battalion of Cavalry Billiards Legion. c. s. A. The exact date cannot give but 1t was early In the spring of 1882.
 The following list is the original com pany roll or rank and file:
 Captain John B. Rudolph.
 First Lieutenant James Maynard. Sec ond Lieutenant l.. A. Knight, Third Lieu tenant. W. H. Jones.
 First Sergeant l.. E. Starr, Second Sar- Huckabee, Fourth Sergeant John Merrt- weather, Fifth Sergeant Sam Aoney. First Corporal H. Gorden, Second Corpo- ral HayRood, Third Corporal Moorer Fourth Corporal Perdue. Privates-Adams, Atkinson. Anderson Averhart. Barlow Benner, w. F. Bullock J. M. Bullock, Boneon. Butler. Buxbee first Campbell, second Campbell. Casey CIowers, Davis. Davidson, Dcan. Earnest Espey. Espey, EsPey, Fleming, Fortner land, W. J. Johnson, B. H. Johnson, B. w. Jones, N. R. Joiner. J. l.. Joiner, Rob erts, Keenan. Langford, Leach. Lee Mad den, Ed Naples, McCloud, McCaskill, Mo Queen, Mills, F. P. Moorer, E. D. Moorer J, IT. c. Moorer, Moses, Notes, Nance, Perdue, Pitman. J. R. Porterfielyd. Pruitt Rast W. H. Richardson, Richardson, Robinson. Ruple, T.. Sally. r, Sally, R. F. shanks, W. J. shanks, W. J, Smith, i, smith, B. H. Smith. Soles, Steward htalakland. Sullivan. Tannesa |. M. Jor'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

den. J. F. Todd. L. J. Todd. c. N. Thompson. J. B. Thompson. Conrad Wall. Williams, Zeigler. Hawkins.
 Billiards Legion. after remaining at Camp Mary, near Montgomery. for about six weeks, was ordered by rail to Chat tanooga, thence to Knoxville. by dirt road. A few days afterward, company D was detached for special service as es- cort for Brevet Major General Church. hill, leaving Knoxville and passing through Big Creek Gap to Barbersville. Ky. thus preventing the retreat north of the Federals from Cumberland Gap. Reaching Flat Lick, twelve miles south of Barbersville camping until August IS and on the 22nd of August. 1882. this scribe. while on special detached service. received a compound comminuted frac- ture of the middle third of the thigh, a mimic ball passing through the same which rendered him horS de combat for the remainder of the struggle.
 After General Bragg's Kentucky cam paign was over Company D was returned to the 1st Alabama Battalion of Cavalry. The Battalion was then united with a Georgia Battalion. forming the 14th Reg lnent of Confederate Cavalry, commanded by Colonel John B. Rudolph, former Cap tain of Company D, and attached to Wheeler's Division. until the surrender.
 l.. E. Starr.
 First Sergeant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. B

Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R.
 On the first and third Tuesday in each month. up to and including April Ast. be sold at one first class fare plus g, for the round trip to all points in Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Territories. and to certain points in Arkansas. Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited p days for return '-"rney, with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars. call on s. T. Suratt, T. A., or call on or write W. L.. Beasley, Pass. Agent, Union" Station, Montgomery. Ala. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

anity." my conscience and judgment ma the call Of God, and if these tasks are to become my present real and paramount work. then it seems clear to me that U sake but for the Church's sake. that should labor simply from the standpoint of the common citizenship Of our people
 Any effort for civic or educational pro- gress must sometimes seek to register it's results in the policies of the state. Legislation, at times, must be invoked. in a conservative social order, the cler- gyman can seldom be closely and pree- specific legislation without prejudice. however reasonable to the name and for tunes Of the Church. It is therefore in the interest of the Church's welfare that l ton with her official ministry. Such . course Is also advisable in, the interest of the task itself. Believing as l do that the work to which I turn Is the work to which God has pointed me, i.n nqss . place Se this work free from the misunderstand. ings that so often attend the efforts of the clergyman in relation to the causes of public progress, under the mtnimum oi preocupation from other intefests. and
 with the maximum of personal directness ana practical advantage.
 Working thus, simply from the stand- point of the familiar life Of the masses something of the purpose Of the Divine Love. While the work to which | must now give mysel is not 'religious' in the conventional and familiar sense, 1t will
 make. trust its contribution to every
 ultimately prove of larger service, not
 only to humanity but to the Church
 than any other work that l, personally.
 might now be permitted to perform: II
 science and my judgment join; for 1 wish
 to leave the official ministry of the Church, not in order to serve her less,
 but sincerely hoping that I with the
 given mel may be permitted to serve more efrectively than before her work for the enlightening of men.
 ha: has bssg % aaSsa Sss ssv. m s es strained to act counter to your judg- ment and advice, and to the advice of many of my truest friends. But have given to the consideration of this course thought. I have tried with all my heart and will act humbly, wisely, consid- erately.--knowing the serious issNes that may seem involved. My decisidh thus it may seem to others. to me this decision seems Gods will. 1nasmuch. therefore. as it is final. I ask that you will act
 decisiveiy and promptly.
 Dwelling among my friends and fellow
 citizens Of my own community, and re- maining In the fellowship of the Church,
 I hope to be permitted to serve the in- terests of our diocese as a member of St. Johns Parish. Montgomery, Ala. Thanking you for your kindness, above all for your affectionate and earnest counsel. 1 am,
 Faithfully and obediently yours, Edgar Gardner Murphy. To the Rt. Rev. '. M. Beckwith, D. D.. Bishop of Alabama.
 While the above announcement will be
 received with regret by all who know | Mir. Murphy's great ability and earnest 'n the future in a work that will require the best efforts of consecrated men. He has done much for Montgomery. for Ala bama and the more he is known the more | fuI man. 1t Is gratifying to Know that he will continue to make Montgomery his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
MIR. MURPHY's LETTER.
Resigns Ministry to Devote Himself
 to Educational Work.

The Advertiser prints below a letter from Rev. Edgar G. Murphy or Mont gomery, reslgning from the ministry of the church. MT. Murphy states that he fore leaving the city, but for the fact that Bishop Beckwith desired him to take further time for counsel and considera- ton. The letter expresses MT. Murphy s purpose to devote his life exclusively to civic and educational york.
 It will be remembe bered that in his last sermon at St. Johns. MT. Murphy sug- gested that he might not preach in the pulpit again, but tho significance of his words was not wholly understood. His meaning is clear In the light of the letter which follows. It should be carefully read:
 Office of the Executive Secretary of
 The Southern Education Board,
 Montgomery. Alabama.
 February 2, A. D., 1903. My Dear Bishop Beckwith:
 After long and prayertui delloeratlon. l believe 1t to be my duty to transmit to ministry of the Church. l ask, therefore. that you will take action on this resig- nation under the pro yision of Title H., Canon B. Section l of the Digest.
 In taking this step--a step that costs me more of pain than l can well express T wish to state. explicitly and clearly, that my course is due to no suggestion from any of my associates upon the Southern Education Board, nor to any personal change in the attitude of my mind and heart toward the historic creeds of the Church.
 For twelve years I have served at her altars and in her pulpit. By far the greater part of all that hold sacred and dear has come to me through her. It would be impossible for me to think of myself as outside of the hopes and the aims which the Church presents. have never appreciated more fully or more reverentiy than now the dignity and value of her work for God. and have never depended more intimately than I depend today upon her preaching of the Divine and the sacraments which He ordained.
 have come to believe sd.H,s however! he ssv that ana to humanity can, at this time, be most effectively rendered ,aerts! in detachment from the official ministry' MY duty, as my time and strength to the immediate practical sunnort of certain of the more serious civic and educational interests of our country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
OPIUM AND WHISKEY.
Dr, WooIIey's Opinion as to the
 Cure of These Habits.

"The opium and whiskey habits can be permanently and effectually cured" so says pr. B. M. woolley. of Atlanta, \Ga., and he ought to know. for he has had more than a quarter of century of ex. perience in the treatment of these dis eases, and his success has been simply wonderful. If you are affected write him and he will advise you without cost.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

played has encouraged all who are tn- terested in her success and doubtless the score has made some of her future ad- versaries quake and well they might.
 The team Is being ably managed by Arthur M. Pitts. who has arranged the best schedule that it has had in years. April 2, 5 and I. Vanderbilt, on Univer- sity campus, April 3, 10 and Il, Southern University on University campus. April Is, 17 and IS. Alabama, on University or tennessee campus. April 2l. Z2 and 23, Sewanee. on University campus. April 50, May l and 2, Auburn, at Selma. May !, 5 and g. kentucky Central on University campus.
 While digging in a field in New Town Saturday, the dead body of an infant in pasteboard box was discovered The matter was reported to The authorities at once an an examination made by the coroner and county health officer. IL proved to be the body of well developed child, which appeared to have been dead about ten days or two weeks. The chief mystery concerning the affair is that the head was crushed, showing that death mad been caused by violence.
 Wesley Foster, charged with the beat ing to death of a lO-year-old boy. was tried before Justice Carson Saturday. and was held without bail Foster de- nies the charge. ne states that he whipped the boy lightly but that was not the cause of his death.
 Six hundred acres of land near Taylor vile, were sold recently to W. C. Kyle for $2 40 per acre. The land was owned jointly by J. B. Hays. Henry 5. Foster and NJ. C. Maxwell. It vas sold for d. vision.
 Rev. J. H. Mccoy, Editor of The Christian Advocate, preached at the First Methodist Church here yesterday at both morning and evening services. MT, Mo- Coy was former pastor of this church
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
MIR. J. A. DUNCAN DEAD.
Aged Citizen of Eltea Passes a.

Mir John A. Duncan of Fleta, Montgom. cry County, died Monday afternoon "StS~ News 'V to @ this 0 effeet eN wasbaought te Montgomery at a late hour Monday by J. T. Boyd son-in-law of Mfr. Duncan.
 MT. Duncan was Si years old and had been a citizen of Lowndes and Montgom' cry Counties the major part of his life He served throughout the war between the States in the Confederate army and was universally respected.
 Mir. Duncan Is survived by wife. sever children and a number of grandchildren One of his sons Is Dr. Thomas Duncan, q member Of the New Board of Revenue oi Montgomery County.
 He was a member of the Primitive Bap tist Church and lived a consistent Chris tian life.
 His remains will be buried at Nit Car mel Cemetery at o'clock Tuesday after noon March 31.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
svlacaura saloon Robbed.

Sylacauga, March 9O.--(Special)--The sa- lon of s. P, HoKans was broken into last night about 7:3O o'clock and fifteen or twenty gallons of whlskey was stolen. No arrests have yet been made in the case The entrance was made by breaking a glass in front of tho saloon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
T<HE HOTEL BELLEcLAIRE \ appeals especially to what
 may he ca1iaA aefai.fva uaiessk

THE HOTEL BELLEcLAIRE \ appeals especially to what
 may be called semi transient visitors; people who desire, for . week or 6 fortnight or e month, the comforts, conveniences and advantages of New York's great modern hotels, but who wish to avoid come of the noise, the bust1e and the expense that are inevi- table In an extended visit For such people THE BELLECLAIRE has furnished suites of one, two or three rooms and bath, which may be occupied at reasonable rates for shorter or longer periods. It is an apartment house with the best features of . hotel. It ia a hotel with the best features of an apartment hOuse. And it is ab- sOiute1y new and absoiuteiy fire. proof.
 MILTON ROBLEE,
 Proprietor,
 Broadway, at Seventy-seventh ct.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
REPORT OF COMMISSION.
Matter Concerning Railroads Comes
 from Printer.

from Printer.
 The published report of the Alabama Railroad Commission for 1902 has been received from the printer and copies were yesterday sent out by Virgil Griffin, clerk of the Commission. The volume covers the work of the Commission to June 30 1902.
 eral months by the mass of State busi- ress in the hands Of the printer for the State. Tho period covered by the report is from July 1. 1901. to June 30. 1902 The report Is the largest and most complete Commission.
 The volume contains s30 pages and 1t is filled with valuable statistics relative tc the railroads in operation in Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

for the round trip plus 25 cents has beer granted by the railroads for the occasion Capt. D. c. Purse of Savannah is chair man of the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

W. A RAGsDALE was yesterday appointed member of the Court of County Commits sioners of Randolph County by Governor Jelks MT. Ragsdales appointment wassmade to fill the vacancy in the court caused by the removal from the State. of J. A. Kaylor.- STANLEY CARLTON and Ed Willingham of Montgomery. on their own motions were ad- judged bankrupts yesterday by Referee A. E Stratton of the United States Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

CALEB PRICE. a negro. wus committed to the Montgomery County Jail yesterday by Justice J. B. Fuller. Price is charged with bastardy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31

The fellow who eats with his knife needs nothing to sharpen his apetite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
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 THE following appointments were announced yesterday from the State Executive De- partment: Miss Ehe Turnipseed, Notary Public, Butler County; G. W. Thomas, Con- stable, Jackson County; W. A. Pigg, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace, Jackson County; Williamson E. Smith and William F. Suudwick, Justices of the Peace. Ma rengo County.
 GRANT BURNETT, white man of Chiffon County. given a preliminary hearing be- fore United States Commissioner Dawson yes terday on a charge of illicit distilling. Ills bond was fixed at s2oo. which he made and was released. Burnett was arrested and brought to Montgomery by Deputy Marshal Goodgame.
 MATTE GAINES. alias Matte Smith, ne- gress, is confined at police headquarters charged with grand larceny The woman ad- n,its stealing SIoo from George McCreary Of North Montgomery. by whose family she was employed a servant. She will have trial before Recorder Arlington Wednesday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31
MILTON ROBLEE,

Proprietor, Broadway, at Seventy-seventh ct. MMw xQR&A
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1903-08-20

Thoroughly modern and the popular house Bay Every
has clear view of the Furnishings strictly class
Private landing for guests of the house
Fine Bathing facilities dressing at the foot f
sopng lawn within feet room
OPEN FROM JUNE TO ocr1.
In Conjunction With the Ocean View Hotel ~ Mile Distant
Information floor plans and rates application
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1903-08-20
saERRIcONEAe HOUSE NOTES.
EUcHRE PARTY LAST THURSDAY
WAS A GRAND SUCCESS.
House is Filled With August Guests

Mrs. Andrew Shearer of Montreal.
Can, who with her three chilaren an,
maid have been at the house since the
opening, was suddenly called home
wednesday morning by the sudden
illness OF her husband. Mr.. Sheare1.
had visited his family twice during the
summer, and in that short time made
manv friends who will hn sorry N
hear Of his illness.
Thursday evening last the most en-
Joyable euchre party of the season was
held in the parlor AMI lobby and some
twenty-eight of the guests took part
Playing was in order from SIS until
1880, p. m, and at the. close the fol-
lowing were declared the winners:
lst ladies' prize. sold top cut glass
Egyptian tear bottle. Mrs. George
Brodie,New York: 2nd ladies' prize.
large basket Huyler's chocolates.
Mrs. c. A Abbott. Plainfield, n. J.:
3rd ladies' prize. original water color.
Mrs. Alexander. 1st gentlemen's
prize, mounted hand painted Rock.
wood stein, Mr.. j. II. Cummings. New
York; I'd gentlemen's prize. hand car
we'd ivory cutter. Mr.. Marshall Lifferts
New York City; Sd gentlemen's prize,
decorated volume of royal personages
and their retinues. Mr.. Sydney Nc
lntire. Boston. Gentlemen's conso-
lation prize. tobacco bag of rare beau
W, Edward F. Rode, New York CITY.
Ladies consolation, Mrs. DIR. Schle-
gel, New York City, War bag.
Tuesday noon last while the guests
were enjoying their midday meal.
baby Edith n. Shearer. daughter of
MIS-. Andrew Shearer, who has been
summering here since early in June
was brought into the dining room in
her little chair and presented witHsa
beautiful birthday cake In the center
OF which was one little red candle
denoting her age and little doll very
prettily dressed. The affair was ar
ranged by DIR. and Mrs. Shcleyel
New York Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rode.
New York and Mrs. Martha Margraf.
New York.
X. A. Shinkwin of New York City.
who has been making his usual sum-
mer visit, returned to Boston Thurs
day morning after a five weeks visit.
He Will spend a few days In Boston
sightseeing. after which he will Join
MS sister. Mrs. G. VI. Schott at her
summer home at Belmar on the Jer-
sey coast
Mrs. Robert Alexander and daugh-
ter. Miss Alice, OF PHILADELPHIA. ar
rived Thursday for an extended visit
they are intimate friends OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. p. Sherman OF New York. who
are summering here at their cottage.