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The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
LOST TO THE WORLD 20 YEARS
Alexander Hall Spends That Time in
State Asylums, Utterly Forgotten.

Alexander Hall Spends That Time in
State Asylums, Utterly Forgotten.
Had the grave closed over Alexan-
der S. Hall he would not have been
more completely lost to the world than
he has been for twenty eight years.
He is now we'll advanced in years and
it is only at times that his reason
deserts him. In 1871 he was admitted
70 the New York State Lunatic asylum
1t Utica from his home in Steuben
co"nty, and in 1878 was transferred
to the Willard State hospital. The
authorities had often wondered about
him, but as he mede no trouble, and
as nobody appeared to trouble him, he
lived his life away in the institution.
The management changed, new laws
wore enacted by which, in 1893, the
patient became state instead of
county charge, but his condition did
not change. Evidently the outside
world had lost trace of him. No rela-
tives or friends came to see him and
he spoke of no one. The only thing
that could come to alter his condition
was death. In 1897 it was found nec-
essary to use his name in connection
with court proceeding, and some
idea of the utter lack of memory Of
him may be gained whom it is stated
as q positive fact that his relatives
we're obliged to substitute fictitious
uame in place of his own, the name
having been completely forgotten and
it being believed that he was long since
dead.
A number of years ago Martin Smith,
a wealthy resident of Tarrytown, died
leaving all his property to his wife,
with the provision that it should be
distributed to the children and the
children's children on each successive
death. In 1897 it became necessary
20 institute an action to discover the
shares belonging to the heirs of Mr..
Smith, and not until then were the
facts discovered. Hall was the grand.
son of Mr.. Smith, and to him was
due share of Smiths valuable prop
erty, which had become considerably
depleted, but there still remained
about $1,000 which belonged to Hall.
Application was made to Justice Dun
we'll, at Rochester, recently, by Attor-
ney Samuel S. Partridge of Phelps for
an order appointing Charles J. Frank
lin of Ovid a committee of Mr.. Hall,
30 that the money could be paid to
him. Justice Dunwell granted the
order.
"The case is "a remarkable one," said
Attorney Partridge in describing the
facts to the court. "For nearly thirty
years this man was utterly forgotten
by everybody. His wife died and his
mother died and other relatives passed.
away, but he was never informed of it
by those near TO him by ties of blood.
So far as the records show he never
had a visitor Or n communication dur
Ing all the years. New York Sun.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
Rrirands In Transc aura ala.

It is not generally known that con-
slant warfare has been going on in
the Caucasus for two or three years
between the Russian authorities and
the lawless elements OF the native
population. Pitched battles are of
frequent occurrence and brigandage
and murder have increased to an
alarming extent. Thirty-five brigands
were killed last year in fights with
the police and troops and 1874 brigands
we're captured. Prince Galtzin sent
last year to the districts where these
outlaws are most numerous the picked
marksmen organized in every regi-
ment for shooting practice in hunt
ing big game. He has banished to
the internal parts of the empire hun
dreds of the accomplices of the bri-
gands who tried to protect the out
laws. The Russian peasants have
been authorized to buy rifles with
which to defend themselves, and when
caught the outlaws are dealt with in
the most summary manner by mill
tary law.
The governor general gives a very
bad character to the ruraf police who,
he says, are incompetent and corrupt,
and frequently participate in the pro
lection and crimes of the brigands. In
one district, he says, the police agreed
not to molest the brigands within Ger.
tain limits, the latter promising thai
they would not rob the mails or tray.
cling officials, but would be satisfied
with stealing cattle. At present tbs
authorities are making things rather
warm for the outlaws, who, however.
are by no means yet subdued-
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A reporter named Jones, on a daily
In ST. Louis, was detailed to inter-
view the governor OF another state,
who had slipped into the city on q
secret political mission. He learned
10 his disgust that Jackson, the star
reporter OF rival sheet, was on to the
fact and proposed to call in an hour.
Acting on Inspiration, he sent up a
card bearing Jackson's name, and was
promptly admitted.
When he had learned all he wanted,
be asked with gross and intentional
lmpudence, whether the information
was really true. The governor turned
purple.
"D'y question my word?" he said.
ooh, don't get gay!' replied Jones,
sngrily; common governors cut no
Ice with my Office"
The old man foamed at the mouth.
"You insolent scoundrel," he roared,
''get out of my rooms!"
That was exactly what Jones want
ed, and he went. Presently Jackson
showed up.
Here, boy" he said pompously,
stake my card to the governor.
When the old man looked at the
easteboard he nearly expired. ''The
blankety- -blanked infamous villain!" he
,pluttered; 81 never heard Of such ef-
irontry in my life! Tell that miscreant
II he or anybody else from his Internal
paper comes uu here I'll kill 'emio
The word was carried to jackson
who went away raying. Next day his
paper intimated the governor was in
iown on bender. Jones paper had
a capital interview and big scoop. :"
-"Jahart'' in the Argonaut.
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His Fond Hone REALIZED

sYour number" said the warden to
the new prisoner, SIS $685."
THANK you" replied the ex-cash-
ier. "I've been trying tor years to
get into society, and here am in tho
400 at last. Chicago News.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
Quite a Skip.

"How many courses out of the ten
did you eat?"
"Only two. filled myself so full
on the first that I didn't catch my ap-
petite again until the tenth. ."-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
The ObIiging Servant.

Lady tengaging new cook )-"Can
you clean bicycles?"
Cook-"No, lady, but L can give
you the address where have mino
cleaned"
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
The Only One.

"Robbie." said the visitor, "havo
you any brothers and sisters?"
"No," replied Robbie. I'm all tho
children we've got. t."-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
Friendly Relations Established.

George-"How is your suit with
Miss De Pink progressing?"
Jack" Finely. When I call now
her dog wags its tail. STRAY Stories.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
wrecktnr Her Homes.

"Mamma and are not on speaking
terms"
"How distressing
''She went and told Harry that I
trimmed all my own hats before We
were married. Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
AFortune Made in a Simple Way.

81 understood GotroX made his
fortune out of simple invention.
.No; out of simple inventor. -
Indianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-09-09
Double Daily Trains
Fast Time
Close Connections.

Through Pullman Palace Sleepers
between New Orleans and Memphis,
Kansas City. st. Louis and Chicago
without change, making direct connec'
tions with frst-class lines to oil pointa
The great steel bridge spanning The
Ohio river at Cairo completed, and ell
trains freight and passenser) now run.
ning regularly over it. thus avoiding the
delays and annoyance incident to trans.
Ter By ferry boat
A. q. HANSON. Gen. ( - Agt.,
Chicago.
INA. A. Soor7, p. p. ~ 4sAph1A
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IS NOW ALMOST OBSOLETE.
The HoecaIxe Is Fast Disappearing
 From Southern Tables.

ihe Aoecake Is Fast Disappearing
 From Southern Tables.
 Most middle-aged persons remember well when corn bread was served upon nearly all tables in the south and west at least twice day. Sometimes 1t ap- peared in the form of "hoecake" or batter bread and again in "pones." It was par excellence the bread of the negro, and every man who served in the Confederate army was also a full graduate in the use of it. Now the darkies eschew it where wheat bread is to be obtained, and upon the tables of thousands of southern and western whites it never appears at all, while others continue to use it only for din- ner.
 Now, why is this? Surely corn meal is as 1t ever was. Those who sincerely, but probably mistakenly, believe that water-ground" meal is better than the product of mills turned by steam can always find a supply of that in most cities, and 1t is common enough in the country. There Is TO trouble about the meal; but we doubt whether the art of cooking it has been preserved. The high-toned colored damsels who are turned out by our public schools are not the adopts th.It our old Aunt Di- nahs and Aunt Peggys were. No self respecting pan of dough would be con- jured into shape by such unskilled hands. And thea we may seriously doubt whether corn bread can be cook ed in stove as wall as in an open fire- place.
 The Indians laid their doughcakes between layers of forest leaves or upon the hard ground, and cooked them in the hot ashes. Hence ash cake, very luscious product, indeed, when one has whetted his appetite for it by long Jays hunting The hoecake was so called because it vas originally baked upon hoe-that ever-ready and useful instrument of agriculture which is to be found upon every plantation. But later on cooking utensils were manu- factured which took the place of the humble hoe. Sc, too, shingles were used whereupon to place the dough while it went through the process of becoming well-done ash cake.
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Strictly Rusinesa

A lawyer trying to serve his client by throwing suspicion on witness in the case in the course of his cross-ex- animation said:-
 You have admitted that you were at the prisoners house every evening during all this time?a .s.
 Yes, sir" replied the witness.
 "Were(you and he interested in any business together?1
 Yes, sir answered the man. un~ hesitatingly.
 "Ah Now. will you be good enough to tell us how and to what ex~ tent and what the nature of this busf- ness WIS in which you and he were in-A terestad7v
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A KODAK AFFAIR-Among the < A really enjoyable affairs during the past week was the entertaining of the Bachelor Maids by Miss Ella Galbraith at her pretty home on East Sixth avenue Wednesday after noon. Miss Galbraith received the Maids" seith her usual cerdiality and grace and her soft, sweet words
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-19

Bluff City Lumber Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. Also sashes, Doors, Blinds and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
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BluffSity Lumber 0. manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes doors, blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Every thing at. reasonable prices.
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Fluff City Lumber Co. manufactur- CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber, also sashes, doors, blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterior finish Everything at reasonable prices.
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Messrs. E. J. Saunders, Will ON ems, Rufus Arnold, Harry Bradford, Dr. R. c. Thompson, billiard Saunders and Frank Ragland; Mir. and Mrs. J |. T. Bradford.
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@ ORED-Hospitality reigned su- preme Wednesday afternoon, when
 Mrs. Ghas. Bloom gave a Euchre at her home on West Third avenue complimentary to Miss Florence
 Wertheimer, of Birmingham, Ala,
 who is the guest of her cousin, Miss Beatrice Wertheimer, and Miss Min nYe Winklein. of Memphis, who Is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. $. F. Hil- zheim. Mrs. Blooms home in ac- cordanee with spring. was band- sonlely arranged with decorations of white and yellow, and the .wen- ty-hve young ladies who were pres ent and costumed in their gorgeous afternoon attire, added more beauty to the scene. The. ..much enjoyed game of euchre was7 indulged in for several hours and proved to be a very exciting amusement, for all were eager to be the possessors of the handsome prizes offered. Miss WinkIein and Miss May Meyer won the first and second prize respective lY. Later in the afternoon the guests repaired to the spacious dining IT om and partook Of seasonable spread.
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A ST. PATRIGK'Ss BALL--rhe A members of the Estelle Social Club enjoyed the gala occasion of the season at it's hall on W est Sec ond ayen ue Friday night. when it teudered it's members a St. Patrick bal masque. There were comical, fancy and tacty costumes, in fact costumes of every description. The favorite color of "Oid Oireland" was m ore conspicuous than any other at this event. A large crowd partici- pated in the evening s pleasure. W hich consisted chiefly of dancing. Mir. Edwin Kerwin and lady, Miss Angie Merlo, and MT. A. Tucker and lady, Miss Maud Kaufman, rendered an artistic and up-to-date cake walk and were enthusiastically received The occasion was the closing affair in the history of the Estelle Social Club for this season. That club is is one of the most enterprising or ganizations in our city and all of it's affairs during '9S- '99 have been big social successes.
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Reap Bros. Meat Market gives pi- no coupons with a 25e purchase. r
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of the foremost members Of the Clover Leaf Club, an organization composed chiefly of young people. Dancing made up the evenings s pleas ure and it is needless to say that the evening was a most enjoyable one. Refreshments were served. Those present were Misses Belle Evans. An nie Lee Hinemon, Carrie Hinemon, Jet Mills, Nina Byington, Jessie Voss, Kettle Byrd. Allie May Apple gate, Vera Applegate. Fannie Giles pie and Lutie Alexander; Messrs. Hendric Byrd, Edward Kelley, Hen " Speers. Edward Mizell, John Gill lespie and Will Alexander.
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44KToRMoNIsMo ABLY DI

"WoRMoNIsM1 W,l3lA.(2lsI ABLY DIS. the XV Club assembled at the Tru- lock paTlors Thursday evering, where they were warmly recei we'd by Mir. Fred Dilley, who acted as host on that occasion. The XV club is composed of members who have deep thinking qualities, are able takers and men who are well versed on all public and up-to. date ques- tions. This was plainly shown at this meeting when "Mormonism - a subject that is now being dis cussed throughout the United States was chosen as a subject for dis cussion. Each handled the subject with much care and thought, aud many fine and well made points were brought out in theif talks. After the subject had been discus ssed from each side, the guests were in- vited into the dining room, a here Mine Host Dryburg had an elegant supper served in courses.
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THE VALHALLA'S1 INITIAL
 X EVENT-One of the most prom ising and select social organizations in this city is the Yalhalla Club. Its membership is very large and it en- joys the distinction of being the on- ly gentle organization in the city that has elegantly fitted quarters. On last Thursday evening the Val-
 halla rendered it's members an infor- mal euchre party; in fact it was the initial event of that organization :. Mir. and Mrs J T. Bradford ehaper- oned a large party of young folks to the clubs eiegantlyEftted parlors on that occasion and several enjoyable hours were spent in the pleasing game of suchre. Two elegant prizes were awarded to the lucky players, who were Miss Sammie Sennett and Mr. Will Owen. After the game the party repaired to a nearby cafe and enjoyed a refreshing repast. Those in the party were Misses Sammie Sennett, Nell Collier. Edna Brooks, Mamie Bradford, Blanche Fox, Het- tie Allen and Azuba Thompson;
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en at the Bluff City Club hall Thursday night for the benefit of it's members, was one of the most successful amateur theatricals ever given at those quarters. In all the society folks took the best advantage possible of the week. just passed. Society will not resume its MOnted activitu mil nfta1.
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A SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.-Mrs. ! Ben Meyer and son, Henry. of Birmingham. Ala, who are guests of relatives here, were the recipients of the well-known hospitality of Mir. and Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal, ut their cosy home on West Fifth Avenue, Thursday evening. They rendered the above named visitors a six o'clock dinner, which was served in cour;ses.and the excellence of same showed the efficiency of the hostess in selecting spread for such an oc- easinni After the much enjoyed luncheon the guests remained for several hours reviewing fond recol- lections of olden times, as they were former residents of this city. Those present were Mrs. Ben Meyer, Mir. Henry Meyer, Misses Josie Bluthen- thai, Nettie Meyer and Etta Solm- son. Rev. ]. s. Kornield, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Blnthenthal
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of welcome won the admiration of all. The "Maids," when they assem- ble. ( ealways enjoy themselves and they certainly had their share of fun on thls occasion. Miss Galbraith made the afternoon o0e of pleasure for her guests. Kodaks were many on thls occasion, and numbers of ex- cellent pictures will be a result of the ladies efforts to successfully snap each other. A delightful menu of re- treatments were served. Those pres ent were Misses Bird Martin, Sam mic Sennett, Grace York, Eddie Rut- ledge, Nell Collier, Edna Brooks, Emma White, Maggie Rutledge, and Ella Galbraith. Miss Emma White will act as hostess for this select club this week.
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rHE CLOVER LEAF CLUB
 < While the older folks are enjoy ing themselves in Pine Bluffs busy social V hirI the progressive little folks should not be lost sight of. IL was a happy crowd of young
 people that assembled at the home of MT. ". B. Alexander on West Sixth avenue Friday evening, to do honcr to Miss Lutie Alexander, one
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THE BAPTIST UNION-Mr. and
 Mrs. Y. D. Brady gracefully re- celyed the Baptist Young Peoples Union at their handsome residence on Lakeside Fri day evening. Notwithstanding very inclement weatheY prevailed, a large and anpreciative crowd attended. The evening was most enjoyably spent. Several vocal and instru- mental selections were favored the assemolage by the accomplished gueats. 4 dainty luncheon was xsrxeu.
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VVH, aV VV s37V'IH' T 'V'' . , is an excuse though, taking into consideration the fact that Lent is in progress, and also the indictment weather.
 The yalhalla Club made its
 '99 debut at it's elegantly furnished hall on West Sec ond avenue Thursday even ,he minstrel performance gIv-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-12
Chestnut ~ O'NeiII.

The above named firm, well-known re-
ceivers of turpentine. deserve the COM
mendation of every turpentine man, on
account of their refusal to enter the gil
gantic naval stores combine, recently form
ed at Savannah. A circular was addressed
to this firm as to all the others, by the
promoters of this trust, giving the partic-
ulars of the proposed combine and what II
expected 10 accomplish Seeing at once
that ii was trust, which would be detri-
mental to the producers, they refused to
enter the combine and made the circular
public. This brought indignation on their
heads from the promoters, and especially
the president, who called at the office of
Chestnut & O'Neill and demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. Press dispatches tell US that
there came near being a personal encoun-
ter between Mr.. Chestnut of the firm and
the president of the combine.
While we are not acquainted Dersonallv
with Messrs. Chestnut & O'Neill and have
but little ideas as to the methods of their
business, Well wager a two-pence to a
doughnut that they deal fairly and honest
ly with their customers, and at all times
watch the interest of their consignees
As we said in the beginning, they can
but deserve the patronage and encourage
ment of all naval stores manufacturers in
their open disapproval of a scheme which
would eventually destroy the turpentine
interests Of the country. -Swainsboro 0;a \
Wiregrass Blade.
The above was credited yesterday IN
the Waycross Wiregrass blade II
should have read the Swainsboro Wire
grass Blade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-12
THE BLACK Gown OF OFFICE.
Judge speer Wore II for the First
Time I'm savannah.

Time In savannah.
For the first time in any of the Circuit
or District Courts to which his judicial
duties call him, Judge speer wore the
Hack gown of his office yesterday. Though
he has worn II before, when sitting as
member OF the Circuit Court of Appeals
at New Orleans, he has complimented the
courts in Savannah by wearing it here
for the first time, while determining causes
al law and in equity IN a court of original
Jurisdiction.
The wearing OF The gown Of black silk.
by the judges OF the Circuit and District
Courts of the United States, is not an in
novation of the presiding judge OF this
district. In the South Carolina district
and in the districts in other of the states.
the gown is customarily worn. Though
possibly, in the special instance of Judge
Speer, who well knows how to preserve
his own dignity md that of the court over
which he presides, it is scarce necessary
that he should don the robe of Office for
the purpose of conserving the respect due
10 The Office he so ably fills, 1t is never
thefess pleasing TO those whose admira-
ton of ana confidence in the judiciary of
the country leads them 10 commend and
appreciate even ne OutWefU ana visible
embiems of the judges station.
There is not a single judge in the wide
judiciary system Of all England who is
entrusted with more extensive power or
decides cases Of greater magnitude or
legal Importance than doas the presiding
judge of the Circuit and District Courts
for this district 1t seems to be very fitting
and proper then that the black gown, so
long the formal earb of those in high jul
deial station sbpu6 he worn nv him w hO
occupies the bench of these courts, with
so much satisfaction to ltigants and the
members of the bar, and with such credit,
distinction and honor TO himself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-12
HUNTER AND PRITCHARD.
Were Chosen First and Second Lieu
tenant, Respectively, by Co. ID.

Were Chosen First and Second Lieu
tenant, Respectively, by Co. ID.
Mr.. Wright Hunter was chosen first
lieutenant of Company D of the Guards
last night, and Mr.. w L. Pritchard was
chosen second lieutenant. A meeting Of
the command was held for the specific pur-
pose of elecung two lieutenants, the resig-
nation of Lieut. Newell West and the pro-
motion of Lieut.. Harry Blum to be cap
tain having left vacancies.
Capt. Blum presided over the meeting
For the position of first lieutenant two
names were mentioned, those of Mr.. Hun
ter ana Mr.. ]. NJ. Dreyer. After some
discussion Mr.. Dreyer withdrew from the
contest, and Mr.. Hunter was unanimously
chosen. Either would have made a good
lieutenant. Mr.. Hunter has been men,
Der of the Guards for many years, and
his connection with Company D, of which
he was first sergeant, dates from its or
ganization
Mr.. Pritchard was formerly captain Of
The Lawton Cadets. That company has
amalgamated with Company D. one con-
tlition of the union being that the Cadets
would have the second lieutenancy. A
number of that command were present and
voted for the first time in an election
among the Guards.
The election was informal It will be
shortly followed by legal election.