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AN ADVERTISEMENT IN TUB STANDARD GAUGE IS SURE TO BRING GOOD RESULTS OUR JOP bCrIRTICNT IS UP-TO-DATE QOOD a LOW PIieEjS i IB- OUB MOTTO Lkst Circulation in the Countv vol. xvi. Wpih-r. BREWTON, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1902. 5' 68 68 6868 6S-6a68 fl Gruesoms Find Frlmam Called 68! The Standard' Gauge II Local Happenings Gfioice Bits ot News Tersely Told For flastu Readers Decomposed Body Negro Honored County Convention S.

J. FOSHEE, President I. XcGOWIN Vice President 0. F. LUTTRELL, Casbter.

BANK OF BREWTON, BREWTON, ALABAMA. Statement of Condition of the Bank of Brewton at the Close of Business July 24, 1902. PHONE g' YJ use I Noairs fl Petrified Ship Found In Be Interior ol Alaska By Indians THE GREAT VESSEL OF HOLY WRIT a Tnlna Ot Toe Past In Escambia IT, -00 Discovered In Woods Near Century i 68 Brewton, Alabama. Local and Long Distance. i 68 PERSONftUS AND OTHET ITEMS SUPPOSED WORK OF WWTECftPPERS PRIMARY ELECTION SET FOR AUG.

25 68686868686868 LIABILITIES'- Cash Capital $100,000.00 Surplus y18, 537.26 Undivided Profits 16,567.39 Bills Re-Discounted 12.1,6.18 Last Thursday a man by the A88ETS Cash on hand $8,695.27 Due us from Other Banks 73,5.5 Bills Receivable 800,736.06 Overdrafts 7t43-9S Furniture and Fixtures 786.64 Real Estate 1,657.18 According to the call of the chairman, the county executive Tacoma, July 20. W. A. Reid, secretary of the Skugway M. C.

has returned from the interior of Alaska, where he CHURCH DIRECTORY. flu. t- DL. An mm committee of Escambia county met at the court bouse Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with the following beat committeemen pres -fl- "-T 1TJJ--I $202,527.65 talked with Indians whose statements he believes fully confirm pre METHODIST. $292,527.65 ent: i vious reports that the Indians of Base bull to-morrow at 4 o'clock.

Mrs. B. F. Pringle was in town yesterday shopping. W.

A. Snowden, of Pollard, spent Sunday in the city. J. M. Padgett will leave for New York in a few days on business.

The Messrs Moore of Mason were pleasant callers at this office Friday Rev. S. B. Williams has returned from his Louisiana trip, looking refreshed. the lower Yukon have discovered an immense petrified ship on Por I.

O. F. I.UTTiti.L, Cashier of the ibove-named Bank, do solemnly swear that the shore statement ta true and correct to die best of my knowledge and belief. Sworn to before me this aoth July, looa. O.

F. LUTTRELL, Cashier J. B. RANKIN, Notary Fustic. cupine river, near the Arctic Circle north of Kampart, Alaska.

Ihe name of Charles Lee, while walking through the woods near Century, just over the Florida line, come upon the dead body of a negro. A reporter writing to the Pensacola Journal, says that when Lee arrived upon the spot a most ghastly scene met his gaze. A negro who had been foully murdered lay upon the ground, the body being in a badly decomposed state, but evidence of how he met his death plainly showed on the ground and the trees where he lay. The body had literally been- riddled with bullets. Lee notified Deputy Sheriff Brewton at McDavid of his find as soon as possible.

The deputy went to the scene Thursday night and look Indians first told their story to H. Beat No. 1 S. L. McGowin.

Beat No. 2 E. M. Lovelace, proxy for II. II.

Lovelace. Beat No. 3 M. Brooks. Beat No.

4 Dr. J. D. Owens. Beat No.

5 A. Jackson. Beat No. F. L.

McCauley. Beat No. 7 Not represented. -Beat No. 8 Not represented.

Beat No. 9 W. C. Bradley. T.

D. Leigh, presided, and M. F. FOR SALE-Twenty Lots F. Lischke, editor of the Koyuk News.

Secretary Keid talked with Indians who convinced him that Mr. McCuwlev of Atmore made they saw the great boat, which is this office a pleasant call while in lying partly on its side. When Rev. B. C.

Glenn pastor. Services every Sun-dar morning and night Sunday-school at 9:30 a. W. A. Crook, Superintendent kp worth Lenguc every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Preach! (iff at hustt Brewton every first Sunday at 4 p. and at Harold's Mill every third Sunday, at 4 in. BAPTIST. Rev.

J. W. Kramer, pastor; J. M. clerk.

Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night.

Sunday-school at 9:30 a.m.; K. Brooks, superintendent A cordial invitation extended to the public to attend these services. PRRSJ1YTTR1AN. Rev. K.

A. Smith, pastor. Services every sec ond and fourth Sunday, at 1 p. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Sunday-school at 9:30 a.

F. S. Ho ton, Supeiintendent. Ladies' Aid Society meets twice a month, on Tuesdays following the preaching Sundays, at 4 p. m.

Rev, F. Leavitt, pastor; A. McGowin, clerk. Services every Sunday. Sunday-school at 10 a.

m. The public invited to attend all the services. AT ALCO METHODIST EPISCOPAL. town luesday. asked its size they traced its dimen Brooks was elected secretary.

sions on the ground, indicating a Tudfe Leiffh and son. N. R. It was ordered that the primary At Bay Minette, Baldwin County, located within a convenient distance from the Court lso T-WO LOTS at PLOMiiTON, Apply to Mrs. A.

C. CHAUDRON. Flomaton, Ala. length of 1,2000 feet. plan be adopted for the nomination Leigh, are spending some tune at Blount Springs.

The Indians stated that every ed at the remains. It was then to of county officers. thing connected with the boat was The following resolution was F. C. Brent, of Pensacola.

was petrified. Among the things inside late to secure a justice of the peace, but early yesterday morning Judge unanimously adopted here the first of the week looking of it was a large safe or chest. Thinking there might be something Ivksolved lhata primary elec after his interests. Stilley was secured and empaneled a jury consisting of A. E.

Hinman, tion be held in the several precincts inside of this they rolled it out of The mill men are still complain of Escambia countyi.on the W. T. Dick, R. A. Brooks, N.

T. ins of the scarcity of water in get I ialllSBIi4 ja, tmsm the ship and down the mountain side, using levers and skids for their purpose. They thought it might break open, but in this they ting logs to their mills. day of August 1902, in accordance with the plan outlined by the State Democratic Executive Committee, for the nomination of a candidate J. UWhNo UU.

1flT.T. A AT. A Rev. Stephen R. Williams, pastor.

Services every jnd Sunday at 11 a. in. mid 7. also gJF Choice building lots for were disappointed. While the omuraay nigiu neiore.

Preaching at. Weavers Chapel every 3rd sale at Bay Minette and Flomaton See advertisement in this issue. chest was hollow it remained in for representative in ihe legislature for Escambia and a 'candidate for Brewton, J. E. Nicholas and W.

M. Oden. The jury came to a verdict that the deceased came to his death by gunshot wounds at the hands of persons unknown. The body was then placed in a shot box and buried upon the spot where it had been found. Between a dozen and twenty-five pistol bullets had penetrated the The Indians finally became Sealers ia Choice Groceries and General convinced that the whole contri Father Joseph, of Mobile, was County Superintendent of Education and a member 'of the countv Democratic Executive Committee vance was something connected with the Holy Spirit, so they left it, but promised to pilot others there I for I from each beat provided that at Merchandise of All Kinds, also FTJjRE DRUGS Polite attention to all, and goods sold cheap for cash.

Don't fail to call when you come to town. at any time. Indians tamilar with the Bible are convinced the ship is none other than Noah's Ark. FIN here first ot the week ana held services Monday morning at the Catholic chapel. The Bank of Brewton makes a fiancial statement in this issue showing that institution to be in excellent condition.

The Union Savings Bank is a new institution for Mobile, incorporated at $30,000, with J. L. Taylor as president. PROPOSED ARMY UNIFORMS such primary election every white man shall have the right to vote who wilt be by law entitled to vote in the next general election in the precinct in which he then offers to vote, and who believes in the principles of the Democratic party and pledges himself to support and vote for in the succeeding general election the nominees of such primary election, and that an offer to vote in said primary shall be a pledge to support such nominess. 2d.

That the county executive Board Recomntendii Shelving of the T. A. BBDGOOD Bine For Khaki Green Suit. The army uniform board, which has PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK Of GTO been in session in Washington for several months nud of which Major General Hughes is president, has submitted its report to the secretary of war, says the New York Times. DEM ST Jernlflan's Gallery AT FLOMATOJV I5th to 30th of each month.

Prompt attention to calls elsewhere ist to 15th of month. Henry R. Davis left Sunday for his home at Columbia, where he will spend two weeks with friends and relatives. Wareham Mudge stopped over between" trains Monday en route from Castleberry to Muscogee, where his wife is visiting. An occasional dose of Prickly Ash Bitters keeps the system healthy, wards of disease and maintains strength and energy.

Brewton Drug Co. All readers and friends of The Gauge are requested to patronize those merchants who advertise in its columns, and thus it will prove a muutual benefit. BREWTON, ALA. committee shall be com posed of one member from, each pcjnct arid a chairman such chairman to be elected by the committee and that the members of the committee from each precinct shall be elected by the primary vote in such precinct. 3d.

That the county executive committee shall meet and canvass the returns of such primary at the time and in the manner prescribed by the state executive committee, and upon tabulating the returns from the several beats, if any one Continued on 2nd page. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE body of the negro. Several had entered the head, so far as could be seen and the body was filled with lead. Evidently a fusilade of shots had been fired. Upon the shirt of the dead man had been pinned note by the Ahitecaps.

It had been torn from the shirt by the wind and rain and laybeside the corpse. The rain that had fallen had washed off most of the writing which had been done with a pencil, and only the words "A Warning to Century Coon," could be seen. There had been a number of words written upon the note, but the' remainder could not be read. The pin, -with which the note had been pinned to the shirt still remained in the latter. From the appearance of the trees around the spot, it would seem that the mob had first placed the negro across a log and given him a severe flogging, then not satisfied strung him to a limb nearby.

He was evidently choked until unconscious, and to finish their fiendish work the white caps had riddled his body with bullets, pinned the note to the shirt and went off gloating over the crime. The corpse was found about two hundred yards from the railroad, probably half way between Century and Bluff Springs which are about three miles apart. Around the neck of the dead man, hanging by a string, was a dime. The piece of money had a hole in it, and had evidently been worn by the negro for a number of years as the year of its coinage had "Faint marks, as though an had been scratched on it with a knife could be seen. Deputy Brewton took the dime from the neck, and a number of bullets which had passed through the body and dropped on the ground, were also gathered up.

All For the remainder of the season I offer my entire stock of Millinery and Dress Goods BREWTON Telephone, Company Local and Long Distance DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE Connection with practically all local business houses. J. M. DENNIS, Manager. A SUPERB BED.

No longer can the American army be termed the "boys in blue." la future they must be called the "men in khaki," for the famous and characteristic blue field uniforms, if the recommendations of the board are adopted, will be done away with except for "occasions" dress. For a field uniform the board has designated a suit of khaki green color, not by uuy menus preseutlng a beautiful appearance, but considered by army officers as most serviceable. In the summer and for hot climates this uniform will be of light weight and in the winter and cold climates of heavy material. The long blue overcoat worn for so many years by both officers and men will be shelved, and a long overcoat of this same brownish green color will be substituted. In the opinion of the officers who constituted the board the new color adopted will be most difficult for an enemy to see on the field of battle.

Its wearing qualities are also superior to the blue uniforms. Many changes are also recommended for full dress uniforms. The helmet will be abandoned, and a cap of the same shape as worn by Lieutenant General Miles will be adopted. This cap is modeled after that of the Italian army. The shoulder knots are to be greatly reduced in size and made more ornamental The sword carried by officers will in the future be a weapon in every sense of the word instead of a toy affair such as is now used.

AT J. M. Padgett, failing two get a bid on his two stores at public outcry Monday evening, is having the buildings put in ship shape, it is said preparatory to putting in a new stock of goods. To make room for fall stock. You can set 1 All my summer dress goods.

splendid bargains in all lines. Call early, and mention this advertisement. Mrs. P. B.

McLELLAN Modern Steam Dyeing and Cleaning embroideries, notions, are included in my reduction sale now in progress. Special bargains for the next few days to make room for fall stock. Mrs. P. B.

McLellan. Works. FERNAND S. FREDERIC, i UMMWMMIMM Parisian Office and Plant fitted with best modern Special attention given to Express and Mail Orders. W.

W. LOWERY Correspondence Solicited. O.308 DAUPHIN STREET, MOBILE 1 The Original Low Price Store of Atmore of them were of calibre, Smith and Conch Being Carved From Native Woods For Hawaiian Princess. When carver and polisher shall have done with the bedstead which Is being made at Honolulu for Princesi'Kawan-aiiakqn, the bride of the young son-in-law of Colonel Sam Parker, will repose In a couch truly worthy of a princess, says the San Francisco Bulletin. The woods employed are knulla and kou, and the carvings are representative of all the various characteristic fruits of the Islands.

The wood from which the tall posts of the bed are made was obtained from an old building and is thoroughly cured, lu many places being so well done that it has been cracked and split. The posts measure eight feet In height, and from the base to the top, which represents the crown of Hawaii, they will be, when complete, a mass of carving. The kou wood which Is used In the headboard Is pierced for nine panels, all of which are of kauiln. polished to the highest degree. Surmounting this board, which will be placed between the high posts, will be a great crown, supported on either side by sheaves of fern leaves.

The four posts will be works of art The crown will surmount each of and the decorations will be designs of various fruits and flowers of the islands. The foot of the bed will a grill-work with spindles between two round poles which connect the foot posts. The woods are to be polished. The rails are of oak, with a veneering of kou, which will be relieved by a beading above and below. C.

II. Snowden, who has been absent several weeks superintending the building of a waste-way for the Cedar Creek Mill Company, up on Cedar Creek, spent the day with home folks in Alco Sunday. On August 7, 8, and 9th, the "Invincibles" will engage with the Sylacauga ball players on the Brewton grounds, for three games. Sylacauga claims, as well as Brewton, the fastest amateur team in the south, and these games will settle for all time, the championship. The manual training school of I am prepared to defend the title with a stock of Wesson.

The officers have' absolutely no clue upon which to work. The goods which for Qlialitl and LOW PriCGS are unsurpassed. IMPORTERS and WHOLESALE DEALERS in 9 Crockery, China, Cutlery, Glass, Correct Fobs For Women. Fobs seem to be coming into favor again for women. Washable fobs in embroidered duck and pique are mostly seen in the shops.

Some of them are finished with pretty little enamel slides, others with gold and gun metal stirrups. Leather fobs have novelty slides and a finish of silver. Come and see my choice stock ot seasonable gooas. fact that the crime had been committed a week or more ago, makes the work of securing a clue still harder, and as no one knows who Qnprial Iaw nrirpc on minpd and Summer Clothinp-. Tinware, Clocks, Etc.

MS No. 10 ahi i3 NORTH WATER Very truly, W. W. LOWERY. Atmore, Ala.

the man was, or where he was last seen, they have no place at which to start. the future must not forget that a nortion of its DUDils will go to the REPBlfABouL 'Mobile, Ala. That it is the work of whitecaps trades. It ought to strive, without sacrificing its purely educational aims, so to shape its course as to prepare in some measure for the is without saying, it the entire note could be read the officers might secure some light upon the murder, but the words 'A Warning to Cen FOR- trade school. rrot.

C-has. 11. Keys. tury Coons," does not afford much PER GALLON Rev. A.

S. I. Countryman, as tr The Lobster Hatchery. Nature grim. In remorseless mood, Undoes the work that she has done, And eut ot every lobster brood Slays ninety-nine and keeps but one.

Art stretches o'er the horrid scene Her skillful and remedial sway. And when I speak of "art" I mean The fish commission, U. S. A. It takes the tender lobsterlet And gives him food and kind advice, -Aanges his boots if they are wet.

Brushes his hair and makes him nice. And, lo, this baby of the sea In gratitude begins to thrive; Where one per cont it used to be, Fifty, all fat, remain alive. Oh, noble work, heroic, grand. That saves in scientific ways Those little lisping lobsters and Keeps them for me and mayonnaise. London Chronlela.

information, as the crime might possibly have been committed by parties who are desirous of driving Aiention wis paper ana senu tur private price list. jf tVRIIE sisted by Rev. Day, conducted a three days protracted meeting at Center Grove Church last week, ll WINSTON DIS. Winston, N. C.

APPLY AT THE OFFICE OF the negroes from that locality. Lowest Priced Whiskey House organizing a church there to be ip8 known as Zion Hill liaptist Lhurch, The Qnlck and the Dead- A Russian promises a single rail system that will carry passengers at the rate of 200 miles an hour. The ambulance, says the Washington Star, will no doubt be on band to meet all trains. with eight members. Ihe church is three miles from Kirkland.

Preaching again on third Sunday BREWTON. ALA. Competent Hands, Correct Work, Moderate Prices. in August and Saturday before. There is a prosperous Sunday school H.A.

POTTER, TONSORIAL ARTIST. Sharp Razors; Clean Towels; Polite Attention; Satisfaction Guaranteed. Hot and Cold Baths. AGENT FOR in connection with the church. Straightening- Eyelid.

Many Japanese women are the slight surgical operation necessary to straighten the slant of the which distinguishes them so unmistakably from Caucasian women. Saved a Woman's Life To have given up would have meant death for Mrs. Elois Cragg, of Dorchester, Mass. For years she had endured untold misery from a severe lung ttouble and obstinate Protracted Meeting and Children's Dau The citizens of Magnolia Church 'The Volcano's Deadly Work, from the fall of Pompeii to the destruction of St. Pierre," by Prof.

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About 500 pages, profusely illustrated with photographs taken before and after disaster. Practically only Martinique book in the field, for every one now insists on having Prof. Morris book and no other. Best author, largest book, best illustrated, scientifically accurate. Price $1.50.

AGENTS WANTED. Enormous profit for those who act quickly. Most liberal terms. Outfit xo cents. Don't loose a minute.

Send for outfit immediately and be at work. The chance of a life-time for making money. Clark 322 S. 4th street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention this paper.

TRY US FOR NEAT PRINTING. cough- "Often." she writes, "I could High and Medium Grade PHOTOGRAPHS -Warranted Hot To Fade Reasonable Prices Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea UmihIv wnrlrl wide renbtation for its Montgomery Steam Laundry. and vicinity request The Gauge to announce that they will have their "Children's Day" full and revised All Lanndry Work Goes Off Tuesdays and Returns Saturday MorningaLK cures. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by the Brewton Drug Company.

program this time on the hrst scarcely breathe and could not speak. All doctors and remedies failed till I used Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured." Sufferers from Coughs, Colds, Throat and Lung Trouble need this grand remedy, for it never disappoints. Cure is guaranteed by the Brewton Drug Company. Price 50c.

and $1. Trial bottles free. Sunday in September. The protracted meeting leading up to it gff Burn air instead of money. will open on Friday previous.

1 hey Wilson's extend their usual cordial invitation WAUUIIIIW 7 fine and safe light for all purposes, 1 1 1 11r.lL.. tv GENT'S SAMPLE FREE. Tvrenti-A eth Century Wonder; self-lighting A Pocket Lamp; size of lead pencil; barns perfectly; rapid seller, seeing is believing; write to-day and send stamp. The Fountain Pocket Lamp Department 180 Fulton street, N. lyio-4t to the public to attend.

soul oy vv amci a. umuivu, maton, Ala. St 12 Emanuel Mobile, Ala. Read Tkk Stahdabd Gatjoe, t3f" More local news on third BLURRED PRINT FADED PRINT.