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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23
KNOX ON TAFT'S CABINET.
PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR Az
CEPTS PORTFOLIO OF STATE.
Makes Announcement
From Augusta-Wen Pleased at
Appofntee's Decision to Accept Of
hco-RecognitiOn OF keystone
State.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 1S.-William n
TAFT, president-elect of the United
States. announced the appointment OF
United States Senator Philander G..
Knox Of Pennsylvania as secretary of
state in his cabinet.
The announcement followed the re-
ceipt by Mr.. Taft of telegram, which,
came late this afternoon, conveying
the information from Mr.. Knox that
he would accept the premiership OF
the Taft cabinet. Mr.. Taft withou,
delay made the announcement tina,
the matter was settled.
In giving the details Of the negoti-
ations, he said that the offer was
made to Mr.. nKox last Sunday morn
ing in New York. That since the
offer he had not heard from Mr.. Knox
until the telegram he received today
After a consultation with Secretary
Root in Washington last Saturday af.
ternoon, Mr.. Taft, said he made ar
effort to see the Pennsylvania senator
there, but was informed that he was
in New York to attend the dinner OF
the Pennsylvania society. He wired
Mr.. Knox to see him at the Henry w
Taft residence Sunday morning. The
appointment was. kept. Mr.. Kno,
concluding his visit in time for Iudpe
Taft to attend the morning church
service. but remaining at the Taft res
idence until after Judge Taft had
gone to church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23
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JouEs must REMAIN N JAIL.
gUPREnE COURT REFUSES BAH.
10 ALLEGED wIFE-sLAYER.
oA1ef Justioe Pope Dissents From De-
c1s6oa Of AOociase Justices Gary
- yones-Defendant h wealthy
F1nnssR of Union County.

Columbia. Dec. 1.-THE supreme
ourt today f,lsd its order In the case
a W. r. Jonss. refusing bail to the
asesndant-petitionsr. and also nled
ths formai order diminishing the ap-
psa1 from Judge Hydrick's order re-
fon1ns ball to Jones' and sustaining
Judss Hydrick. In the latter decision
cntse Justice Pope. and Associate
Justicss Gary and Jones ala concur.
but In the order refusing bail on the
motion In the original Jurisdiction of
tbe court. Chief Justice Pope does not
concur. Associate Justice Woods does
not asn either order. being unable to
cons1der ofscial business by reason Of
ilinsss IN his family.
The result Of these orders II that
Jones must remain In jaii at Union
until the nsxt term OF tho court of
ssnsral sessions 1t Union whom the
caps In which he Il carged with the
utrder OF his wife will be called.
"es~>sso@ w SsS< sss4 SeSo Viii Sueu DC
trssd b. OF course. yet to bs deter
mined. - other motions may - mads.
Tue case II one Of the most un-
Usual In the history OF the State. since
Mr.. Jones is alleged ito have died
nom poisoning. and the theory OF the
prosecution is that Jones adm mister
% 70 her the poison. or at ieai,t COM
PEELED her 20 take Il. and evidence has
beea secured to show that she was
not In tho condition claimed by the
defense. Several afidavits were also
presented during the hearing for bail
TO show that Jones had endeav,re to
force his wife into intimate relations
with q negro In his employ. and also
= white man. the supposition being
that Jones intended to apprehtnd the
two In the act and kill both. These
and other features OF tho. case make
it one Of the most revolving that has
ever been known In this State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23

The report that ]. Henry Garrison,
who killed j. l.. Williamson at GRAY
Court, had entered upon his sentence.
is denied in Laurens.
Prof. Barney Jones OF the Iaurens
city schools. who was indicted or the
charge or cruelty to children, was
found not guilty.
Rev. John A. Porter. a sunsrarpuo4-
cd member of the Soutb Caro,,,
Methodist Conference, died at Tam
pa, Fla, Dec. 11th.
Governor Ansel has made a reou;s,-
ton on Govern Hoke Smith of Geor-
gia, for John King. who is wanted -,
'h's state on the charge of burglary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23
SEMINOLE DEAL REVIEWED.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER is.
SUES A STATEMENT.

Mr.. McMastcr Gives History, as Far
rs His Office Has Been Informed, of
the Transaction by which the Sem
mole Securities Company Became
Possessed Of q Large Block of the
Stock OF tho Southern Life Insur-
ance Company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23

The Sunday school at Psgah
church will have a Christmas tree on
Thursday the cath, inst, at 2 p. m.
for the little tots and big ones too.
The public is cordially invited to aa-
tend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23

Congressman Ellerbe has asked for
a government appropriation OF $5O,-
600 for the development Of the Pee
Dee river.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-23

#. y. Singer. coIored. was shot and
killed by Gus Brown. also colored.
I'm Greenville County. They quarrel
ed over a pair of trousers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Campaign Answ IS
You will # Hoke Smiths crowd get in.
He is backed by anti-prohibition leaders
Hoke Smith thinks he is alive by the
way he is anndling over Georgia speaking
Did you say he is dead1 Just watch hlua
make Hoke wiggle,
Hokes around. They have the whiskey
leaders with. them.
Watch the line up
Smith & Booze
Run together
What's the use
.Futher argument 10 poke
Smih & Booze together croak
Barkeepers almost solid stroke
Hands with bully Smithy Hose.
Hoke Smith opposed prohibitiOpin At
lanta 1887 gave $500 toward 1t, opposed
prohibition until three fourth majority
lett him no other recourse but sign the
bill.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Notice of sale.

At regular meeting of the CITY council of tho
City Of Leesburg, held on the 14th. day Of April
1893; the following resolutions we're adopted.
Whereas the City OF Leesburg is indebted tn
the sum os 1857 principal and $3.50, interest for
the following rccts; First National of Albany, Ga.
$500, Atlas Oil Co of Cleveland Ohio. $40. Blb-
any Mill Supply Co. Of Albany, Ca, S47. and are
unable to pay same, the same being contracted
for the purpose Of erecting and maintaining the
klectrc light plant and whereas; the same remains
unpaid, therefore be it resolved that said Elebtrc
light plant be sold to pay said debts.
Therefore the mayor and Clerk and Treasurer
are hereby authorized to advertise according to
law and sell said light plant to the highest bidder
lor cash, provided that $4,000. shall be the mini
mum bid that will be accepted for same
Ihe purchaser and City agreeing to the same
following terms and conditions, purchaser to re-
ceiVe all maciii cry such as machinery such nc
engines, boilers, electric generators all poles and
wires now in use streets also a frandhise to use
the streets OF said city for period of 20 years fnr
electric purposes also an encroachnent on street
at present location of electric light plant for ne
Rod Of 20 years for the purpose of operating said
plant for electric ght purposes Purchaser to con,
tract to furnish lights for streets at $10O per lgSt
for each 90 c,p. incandecent light furnished.
The city agreeing to use not less than 30 such
so c. p incandecent lights during all of each year
covered.by said franchise.
Therefore in accordance with the above resoIu-
tlon, said plant, franchise and encroachment win
be sold between tho legalhours of sale before the
Court house door in the city Of Leesburg on the rs
tn. day of May 1908.
E. B, Martin, Mayor.
A, w. Goodwin, G. and u.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Notice.

Sealed bids for the building of tive steel bfidgei
on Muckalee creek wilfbe received by us up to
noon OF Saturday June, 9th next, The one nex1
to starkesville to be 80 # L. by II # span on cyin
der piers and with 80 TT, of steel approaches, tn
ther at the new turnpike near Farrester to be 90 #
by II IT, span on cylinder piers and with SO IT, of
steel approaches, ell per plans and specific alton
prepared by George H, Crafts on file at this office
Of clerk OF Board Of county commissioners. Pay
ments to be cash on completion of work, Rights re-
served to reject any or all bids
B, l, Mckinney Co, Cnmmr
Up. Cock,
W. c, Laramore
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Write

John w. SILVER, Americas, Ca, Carload
buyer "Ruberoid and Security Roofing, =
Oxide Iron, Red Dry Metalic Paint, has
in stock to 4 carloads of Paints, oils
Varnish, Etc, Best Cypress and No i
and Pine Shingles, Patent Plaster, Man
tels, Crates, and Tiles, Has just sold the
X. M. c. A. Building so squares Of Roof
ing; also Agricultural College Ruofing
for dining hall and kitchen; also ". E.
Wlthbell's Wholesale Grocery Co. build
ing; am selling paint in Seueca, S. G.,
Gainesville, Ga. Monticello, Ca, Thona-
asville, Ca, Arlington, Ca, Brentwood,
Ca, cordele, Ca, and ~ counties in the
state,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

A few days ago weshea.d one Of Cover
nor Hokes supporters say that the liquor
men hired the Hon Reuben Arnold to fight
the Prssage Of the prohibition dill and that
he (A.) gave half his fees to the Anti Sa-
loon league to fight for The passage, SLAM
on the Legislature. Mr. Arnold paying thin
to keep him from running away With our
legislature, but these little lawyers are won
ders and Ge-Whiz don't they tell some fine
things for Hokus(He needs it.)
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line UP.

Hoke Smith nov says that he will ap-
prove any amendment passed by the
friends of the Prohibition Bill. He re-
serves the right himself, however, to say
who are and who are not the friends of
the Prohibition bill.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Campaign Chips"
Last Issue
"ShaIl we let the whiskey ring buy Geor-
gia1
mo Joe Brown is not dead, at least TWO
or three claim to have seen him last week
but he is caught to show the voters
'Who will do the hustling Of that big
whiskey fund in Lee.9
"Watch tne. line up
Brown and Booze.
Run together.
What's the use.
Futher argument to show
Brown & Booze together go
Barkeepers almost solid go
All the clan are helping Joe.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line IN.

Who we're the Editors of the strongest
anti prohibition newspapers, and who
were In constant conference with the whis-
key men as to the best ways and means of
defeating the Prohibition Bill before the
last Legislature.
Jack Cohen and Dick Gray, who run
the Hoke Smith mouthpiece.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line On.

Who fled the bill in the United States
Federal Court to enjoin the enforcement
of the Prohibition Bill which was passed
by the last Legislature2
Jim Anderson, the Chairman Of the
'Hoke Smith State Campaign Committee.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Hoke's circular says ''Hoke Smith is the
only hope to save Prohibition law Great
scout has it actually come to the place in
Georgia that there is nnly one hope for any
Law - Look at this! once saloon owner
next local optionist, and now "The only
hope TO save the prohibition law Tommy
and lots Of it.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Hoke's circular says Negroes rushing to
register, hopeing to defeat disfrancese-
ment should Brown be nominated WHY
should they put 1t this way? why, not il
Hoke is elected? certainly, Hoke cant
keep the negro flom registering this year
and the disfranchiSement issue is now
before the people.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Little Joe Brown For Governor.
This Space Is Reserved By Joe Brown Supporters

circular say when Joe Brown says tn.
whlShey people are not running him for
governor, he utters political lie'',
auless Mr. Maxley gives us the name Of
his schoolmate, thestyle of his whlskey
firm, and The plcofs ior his printed state
ment we will consider it campaign lie
Guess we can have two kinds OF lies.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

The reason times are SO hard is not
Hoke but the fact that our county govern
n1ent has taken all the money for taxes
See the grand jury report Her e is the
egg it wont do to break too hard.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line Up.

Hon. Seaborn Wright in his speech on
prohibition i'll Atlanta last Sunday said
that the people of the State should watch
the line up in order to determine fol
whom they should vote for Governor
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
the devlne one (HOkus) and fio. ped.

Gov Smith nov says that be will approve
and amendment assed py the friends Of
the prohibition bill, He reserves the right
how even to say who and who are not the
friends Of the bill, suppose he snaEld take
notion to flop, which Size do You think
he would land on, its hard to tell hes ~
afrird changeable,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Where did Hoke Smith stand after the
dassage Of the Prohibition Bill.
Declaring before the Board of Trade in
Savannah that the Prohibition Law was
too drastic and that beer and light wines
should be sold.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Long, 1nage c. c. 4 X. LO,
LONG, &N SON,
To The Democratic Voters Of Georgia

am candidate for Treasurer Of this
State subject to the democratic Primary or
iune 4th. My candidacy is based upon
my former service 10 the peorle in this of
ice covering periord of more than twen-
years record that believe will bear
public scrutiny and which has never been
mpugned. II elected promise the s'me
aithfui attention to the dutie~ Of tie Office
that marked my previous administration.
Yours truly, BIZ
VIM. J.SpEER a CO
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Hoke's circular says Cobb county
Republicans want ]. NJ. Brown. He
must think two thirds Of the people Of
Georgia ara durn fools; or he would mt tr,
to fool them on deceptive headlines.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Has anybody seen Joe Brown?

Joe Browns whiskey platform must be
on pivot 1t goes round and round He
first would sign the bill 10 bring wbiskey
back, he didrt like to, He couldn't have
anything TO do with it. He would not
sign it And all inside of thirty DAYS.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
GEORGIA, - Lee COUNTY,

GEORGIA, = Lee County.
ordinarp's Office, May 9th, 1908,
To whom it may consern: r. w. Griffin
and E. B wallace composing firm of Crit
fin & Wallace, has applied to me to have
James Morgan, Clerk of Superior Court Of
saidCounty, or some other suitable perso,
competent, appointed as administrator IN
on estate oil W. E. Bryant, late Of sale
county deceased: Notice is hereby givei
that ! will pass upon the some at my Office
IN Leesburg, on the first Monday in Junt
next.
Signed, Geo. G. Edwards. Ordinary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

The sketch of Hoke Smith in Hoke's
new circular is Great, bnt it reminds US Of
a honest horse trader, He will tell us
his good qualities but in order not to tell
a lie, he want say anything abont his bad
ones.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Gents who filed the bill in the U. S. federal
court to enjoin the enforcement Of the pro-
,hibitin bill which was pass-d bp the last
Mr.. Jim Anderson, the
chairman Il the Hoke smith stats eampaiu
committee, Gle NUT have heard tie call d
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line On.

Who represented the Liquor Dealers
Association in Fulton County,
Jim Key member Of he Hoke Smith
Campaign Committee
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line I'm.

Who was the paid attorney Of the Liquor
men who fought the passage of the Pro-
hibtion Bill before the legislature
! Rhuhem Arnold, the Chairman of the
Hoke Smith Fullon county Campaign
Committee.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Comments ON HOke Smith
Circular.

Have you seen Hoke's, Atlanta Journal
circular? Its great! Uncle George Collier
carries one around under his arm, ask
him to let you see it.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

In HokeS circular under the head of
"what Geo. Smith has done to carry out
abe platform, we are told that 'There is
more work to be doue".
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Campaign Chips

Has anybody seen Joe Brown
Only Thousand and SO can vote of the
Fulton County Brown Jug club Fulto a
COUNTY cam vote about $4,000 The Brown
Jug club seems blue fake,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
nfs

n the beginning Gov Hokus advises US
that he was going 10 treat Little Joe's cam-
paign with silent contempt, Topped again
He is now treating the Capitol with con-
tempt. Whats mex divine one.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Rev D. A. IRey prearhed two very
strong Sermons here Sunday at the Bap-
fist church.
Miss Adelaid Thomas who has been
teaching school in CGaOkee since Xmas,
is visiting Miss Bu.-kley for few days.
DR.. Tyson r. King of Savannah, son
of our tax collector is expected to arrive
here on the goth, for a chort visit to home
folks
Mr. w. c. Rctland was IN Albany Mon
day on business,
Mr.. Arthur Morgan who has been Wis
iting ia Montgomery for some time re-
turned home Monday
Mr. G. R. Hale Of Smitaville IS visiting
here this week.
The Com nissioners held an adjourned
session of court and attended to some lnl-
portant ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Mr. ]. B. Tyler made business visit to
Albany Wednesday.
Mr. Lon Powell of Albany was in town
Wednesday.
Say if you just want to get wise come
out O.. the streets of Leesburg and hear
them tell about Hoke and Joe, both sides
are exactly right.
Delightful Up links Party.
Mrs S. j. Woman entertained delightful
ly on Wednesday afternoon last. The par
ty was complimentary to Mrs Reybold of
Atlanta, very interesting game OF up
iinks was playyd in the cool PRETTY deco
rated parlor. Mrs j. B. Tyler was the sue
cessful contestant for the top score Prize
E which was beautiful cutglass dish.
Mrs Duncan Forester received the BOBBY
a pretty jardiniere After the gone delight,
full refr slments were served. Those pres
ent were; Mesdames Love, Reybold Forces
ties Tyler and CroWeIl and Misses Pierce.
Bunkley, McAfee and long
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Jackson & Lee at Lee burg, Ga. have
(2ooo) Two thousand bushels Of Florado.
cotton seed for sale at S1.Oo per bush
j sacked. 70 B Eeesburg, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

If you don't believe in the above facts,
let Hoke Smith be elected Governor again.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line Up.

Where did Boke Smith stand when til
Prohibition Bill was pending?
Lending his influence to defeat the
passage Of the Prohibition bill, and then
proclaiming that he was against State
Prohibition,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watch The Line Up.

Why hasn't Ioke Smith got as much
right to change tomorrow as he had to
change on yesterday What change will
he make day after tommorrow1
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
POSTED.

Notice Is hereby given that the lands ii
the. undersigned in Lee county, known as
me L a Jordan places, are posted, and that
all persons hunting or otherwise trespassing
on the same will be prosecuted
MRS. John d. LITTLE.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

We are now prsrrred r rAgctst farm
loans at six per cent ir 4,n r. reason
able commission Call and co us before
placing your loans on your farm.
LONG & SON.
Leesburg, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
WANT you

Send US your Job Work. We guarantee
i to be as nice and as neat'as you can get
elsewhere. Give The Journal Job once j
rial.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Loans ecot'S'e oa choice improved
farms on AS. pnva-'en. when in need ii
money II 80.
HAneslev
4'nerir-s, Ga
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Mr. Ma1ley Of wadley Ca, in Hoke's
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Whiskey whiskey everywhere
O'hef states can drown
Gecrgia'll be a desert still
Unless we get Jew Brown
Long as Jow is running some
Hope is springing still
Jow he writ card or two
An said he'd sign the Bill
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

High taxes and pilling up the peoples
money in bank make about all fine hard
times we have in Lee Will Jow Brown
re tluce lt2
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

For choice cut flowers of all kind for Re-
cepiiOns, Weddings, Funerals, etcs., teIe
phone, telegraph or write,
IdIe-Hour Nurseries,
Macon, Ca.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

las anybody seen or heard Jow Brown
The wambus was in the pond but the
Sheriff didn't find him. who's seen low
Brown the INVISIBLE CANDIDATE.
Shall the whiskey ring rule Georgian
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Watcn The Zinc On.

Where did Hoke Smith himself stan
1882
Contributing $500 and using his vote
and influence to defeat prohibition
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
Has anybody seen Joe Brown.

Has anybody seen Joe Brown.
The best excuse that we have heard for
Joe Brown where his own brother and Sis
tiers charged him with wrecking their faith
ers estate is this That he was madeto do
SO BY his brother Now who will make him
do things when he gets to be governor.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

You have the line up before and after
the passage of the bill.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-22
Probably Suicide.

A special from Union City says /.
Capt. John Bell. one Of the most
prominent men 10 this section Of the
state, died suddenly Friday afternoon
at his home from the effects Of
dose Of carbolic acid. Il is not
known that be took the acid with
suicidal intent, and any intimation
70 this effect is denied by members
OF bis family, who say that there
could be no possible reason for
such action.
Nothing that has transpired in
this little city IN many years has so
thoroughly shocked the people as
the death Of Capt, Bell. Capt. Bell
left bis place Of business about ! 80
ia the afternoon seemingly IN the best
Of spirits. speaking 10 everybody he
met as he vent 10 his home About
2 or 2 80 o'clock Il vas discovered
that he was dead. Sometime after
he vent home bis wife discovered
AUAl ANNAE vas SUM- AAt"N NANAh
With her husband and al once called
DR.. Blanton, Who responded at one ,
but when he reached the bedside Of
Capt. Bell he found that he was past
human aid and he died very shortly
thereafter.
Upon investigation there was found
on the mantle Of the room where he
vas found two small walls. one that
had contained alcohol and the other
carbolic acid, whether accidentally
or purposely is not known. Il is
generally believed that he drank Il
Eiih suicidal intentions, as there is
no known motive for Il.
Capt. Bell vas geat grandson
of Hon. John Bell. who was a candi-
date for president In 1850. the
grandson OF Hon. John Bell, one Of
Obion county's most prominent at
iorneys 10 his day, and the son If
Iohn Bell, cashier Of the bank IL
DeOueen, Ark. He was also A
grandson Of Capt. VIM. Askins. Of
this city.