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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-05
To Stop Foolish Argument

we will admit that probably you will die at
an opportune time, as you must die some
by your bills receivable, that your partners
in business will use the family all right,
etc. But men have died inopportunely.
Bills receivable have been known to shrink
and be disputed where the party of the
first part had parted; creditors have been
known to "hop on" to the quick cash az
sets; business partners have been suspect
ed Of cleaving to large share of the assets,
and besides. Life Insurance does not do
any harm anyway.
National Life Insurance Company OF Yer
mont. 8. s. Ballard, General Agent, Mon t.
pelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-05

The Manufacturing Plant of Smith, Whit
comb & Cook located in the City of Barre,
VT, consisting of the foundry, machine shop,
grist mill, saw mill, water power, pattern house,
office building store houses, and other build
ings, meaning all the real estate now owned
and occupied by them, together with all the
machinery, tools, patterns and stock.
The machinery in foundry and machine shop
are all nearly new and of modern design
The location is one of the best in New Eng
land, and the plant is now running to its full
capacity. If
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-05
MarshheId.

Anna Burnham started for Chicago last
Saturday in which city she expects to visit
her brother Fred for few weeks.
Harry Carleton returned to his home in
Chicago last Saturday after spending q few
weeks with his parents and friends in town.
Herbert Emery had his carriage quite
badly broken last Saturday evening by
part OF the harness breaking and letting
the wagon on to the horse as he was driv-
ing down the meeting house hill to the COM
mon.
A very pleasant occasion was the visit at
A. r. Lamberton's last Saturday evening
where quite company of the friends OF
the school teachers, Miss Fisher and Miss
Moses, gathered upon the invitation OF Mrs.
Lsmberton to make them what might be
called farewell visit. 1t was not quite
Sunday when the party broke up leaving
behind best wishes for the young ladies and
hopes that the next session OF school would
again find them among us.
The newly organized Star base ball team
will CROSS bats with the Groton team for the
first Of the season on the home ground next
Saturday at seven o'clock. Let there be a
large attendance and give the boys all the
encouragement possible. Do not forget TO
bring your money with you and pay lib
orally when the hat is passed. 1t costs
something to run the team, and II the boys
are willing to give their time they surely
are entitled to stroug financial aid.
The village schools closed last Friday.
There will be lawn party at the
Methodist parsonage next Saturday even-
| ing. Proceeds for the organ. - Rev. AL
win NJ. Smith OF Williamstown will p each
at the Universalist church next Sunday at
h III past one. =- Charles Bullock has
8 cured employment in Hooker's machine
shops at St. Johnsbury. He was at home
! to spend the Fourth. j. w. Caustic
and wife of Montpelier spent Sunday in
tbwn. - The Adams v. Miles case In
G urt Of chancery at Montpelier last week
Q ,Inpelled a number of our townsmen to
be in that city part OF the week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-05

Miss Ethel Webb left Tor Detroit, Mich ;,
this afternoon, where she will spend about
two weeks.
The clothing stores will close Wednesday
Thursday and Friday evenings at seven
O'Clock until further notice.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-05

RUBBKB STAMPS made to order by the
Vermont Watchman Company
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
Reincarnation Discussed
BY Club Women.

The department of philosophy, science
and literature of the Woman's club Will
meet Tuesday at o'clock. The subject for
discussion will be "Reincartion" from the
point of view of the Christian and the
buddhist. Mrs. Bruce Morris and Mrs. S.
u. Tomlinson will give the Christian idea
of reincartion. The discussion will then
be open to all present. AS several of the
members of the department have asked for
the heads under which the subject of RE-
incarnation" was discussed at the last
meeting, they are given here
Arguments in favor of reincarnation:
l. The idea of immortality demands it.
q Analogy makes it possible.
g. Science confirms 1t. sA. -
T. The nature of the soul requires It.
s. 1t answers the theological questions of
original sin and future punishment. "a
g. 1t explains many mysterious expert
ences.
T. Solves the problem of injustice and sin
which broods over the world.
Objections to reincarnation: - $500
1. That we have no memory of past lives.
2. That it is unjust for us to receive now
the results of forgotten deeds enacted long
ago. 81
3. That heredity confutesxit.s
A. That it is an uncongeHial doctrine.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
ATTAIIA

Mrs. r. H. Forman, of Admission, Is spend
ing several days with her daughter Mrs.
C. d. Alexander. - - SIsa
Miss Hunter and Mrs. May, of Gunters-
vile, were the guests of Mrs. S. w. Guest
this week.
Gurey Cox. one of Alfalfa ) popular young
men, went to Chattanooga Tuesday where
he stood civil service examination for
the mail service.
Miss Hubbee, a charming young lady of
Somerset, KY, is the guest of Mrs. Bah
bett.
Quite a crowd of the Alfalfa young people
enjoyed themselves until a late hour at the
residence of p. L. Walkers Tuesday night,
at measuring party" A nice little sum
was netted for the church.
Miss Ethel Sogel, of Collinsville, passed
through Alfalfa Friday on her way home
Gadsden.
Miss Lou Moody, of Fort Payne, spent
the day in town Friday
Mrs. j. W. Gilliland is the guest of her
son, James W. Gilliland in Admission.
Misses Reba and Matte Alexander will
leave Sunday night for their home in
Prattville. They have been spending sew
eral months with friends and relatives in
this place and Admission.
Mrs. d. A. Aderholt has been very i'll at
her home on the Eastside.
VIII Dupre, who has been with his
brother, Ben Dupre, in Chattanooga for
several days, returned home Friday
night.
M q. Ramsey, of Steele's, Ala, was in
town yesterday.
Mrs Embry, of Ashville, passed through
Wednesday on her way home from Gads-
den.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
THE MAY zF1USICAL FESTIVAL AND
COMPLETE LIST OF THE cHoRUSEs.
Todays centsts Around the Approaching

be massed with the rarest and most vividly
colored blossoms. The queens victoria will
be decorated by Loveman. Joseph Sc Loeb,
this leading firm having generously agreed
TO not only furnish the flowers that will be
used, but the task of decorating will also
be entrusted to their experienced decora-
tor The decorations will be entirely of
white blossoms, which will give a certain
distinetiveness to the beautiful pageant.
The Easter lilies which will be used have
been ordered from New York and the vic
toria win be converted into snow-white
bower. delicate canopy will probably be
used in such a manner that will in no way
obstruct the view, and the carriage will be
drawn by white horses. which viii probably
be festooned with wreathes of lilies. The
harness will be white and gold mounted.
The carriages for the maids of honor will
seat four people The decorations will be
of pink roses.
MI Ferd Marx has very kindly offered to
decorate at his own expense this carriage,
and that the design viii be beautiful and
elaborate is assured.
captain j. Bruce Morsons handsome and
soldlefly figure on a magnificent charger
VIII lead the procession, which will be the
most attractive feature of the brilliant
carnival week. The invitations to the floral
Dali Will be issued this week.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23


Hoose and Mrs. John Henley, Of the Cad
mean; Mrs. Bussey and Mrs. s. L. Iedbet-
ter of the Clionian; Miss Julia Ward and
Miss Kate Meade, of the Nineteenth Gen.
fury club; Miss Rosebud Lewis and Mrs G..
P. Orr, of the Edgewood club; Mrs. Shaw
yer and Miss Massey. of the Woman's club
of Woodlawn; Mrs. Kirk and Mrs Ken
nedy, of the Fenelon club.
The song service at the Church of the
Advent this evening at o'clock will be
under the direction of Mr.. Charles Wash
burn. The programme includes:
'Cantate Domino"
Duet. 'Inspirer and Hearer of Prayer"
(Geibel)-Afiss Gotten and Mr.. Washburn.
Male Quartet (by requesD, I'm a Pill
GRIM CAfarston)-M Clarke and
Archer, Washburn and Drennen.
Violin solo, 'Air Religenne" (Bach)-Miss
Graham.
Duet, Father in Heaven''-Miss Houston
and Mr.. Washburn.
'Reeessionar' (Sipling- DeKoven) = Mr..
Luman Handley.
Christ Our Passover''-(shepard)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
TUSCALOOSA

The annual Sophomore exhibition took
place last night at the university in Clark
hall. The occasion was marked by the APP
pearance of young women as speakers
Never before in the history of the univers-
fty have girls spoken on the rostrum The
speakers are entitled to do so by their
standing, and it is significant that six out
OF twelve were girls. The order of exer-
cises was as follows:
Music: 'Zenobia," overture (RockwelD.
Prayer.
Music: Cadet Two-Step March (Schleif-
farth).
Robert e. Lee," Albert Avery Pagan,
Havana.
The Roman Sentinel" Robert Irving
Little, Tuscaloosa.
THE American Flag" Miss Augusta
Harrison Cleary, Birmingham.
Music: On the Rhine Waltzes (Keler
Bela).
The Conquered and Unconquered
South, Earle Farley Moody Dothan.
''Fatesof Virginia. Miss Mary Christine
DeBardeleben, La Place.
Tribute to Confederate Soldier" Miss
Leila Wood Harris, Tuscaloosa.
Music: The Ice Palace March ePauD.
THE Lesson of Alabama's Monument"
William Parker Nelson, Tuscaloosa.
Washlngtons Birthday" Pope Bates
smith, birmingham. rs4
"A Voice From the Poor-House," Miss
Sadie Mason. Livingston. y
Music: The Nations Pride Two-Step
(Scouton)
1.-THE Changed Cross" Miss Lila st. Clair
Mcmahon, Livingston.
"A Contested Election William Basil
Wood, Florence.
Counting and Science Miss Lulu Knox
Powers, University of Alabama
Music: Jasper Jenkins Cake Walk (yo-
geD.
Benediction.
Music: Campus Dreams Waltz (Blake).
LIE cadets appeared for the first time in
their new summer uniforms. They are
brown linen, being the Kharkee or army
camp uniforms, with leggins. The boys
looked quite soldier-like. The young ladies
were dressed in white organdie. Judge w
]. Wood of Florence occupied seat5on The
rostrum in company with DIR. Powers, Dr.
Meeks and Rev. w. H Melton,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23

indeed well rendered. Miss Brown is pos
sessed of wonderful talent, her articulation
being exceptionally plain, showing the
training received in the Emerson School
of Oratory.
Mrs NJ. T. e. McCoy's rendition of "The
Garden of Sleep was received with much
applause by her hearers. This was Mrs.
McCoy's initial appearance as a songstress
before Selma audience, and her effort was
praiseworthy indeed.
Miss Ada Hooper sang every Rose
Must Have Its Thorn in a manner that
won for her the praise of all in the audi
ence. She possesses strong soprano voice,
well rounded and full OF sweetness.
Miss Mary Craig, who has splendid
contralto, rendered solo that won for her
hearty applause, and well deserved, too.
The exercises closed with the good
night quartette from Martha by Miss
Ada Hooper, Mrs. J. s. Pollard and Messrs
w. Z. Atkins, Jr., and A. P. Wade.
The affair was a success in every way,
made so chiefly by the untiring efforts of
that energetic young lady, Miss Jean
Hooker, and to whom is due great praise.
The Harmony club gave one of its de-
lightful entertainments last night at the
beautiful club rooms on Alabama street.
The affair was given in honor OF Miss
Alexander, a pretty and vivacious young
lady, petite in form and graceful in car
riage, of Salt Lake City. 80
The first part of the evening was devoted
to euchre, and the contest was heated In
the extreme. resulting in the following dis
tribution of prizes: -a fsa
The ladies' first prize, handsome gauze
fan, trimmed with duchess lace and with
ivory sticks-Miss Daisy Adler
The second prize a jetted and steel belt
Miss Helen Richards.
The gentleman's prize, a handsome brass
paper holder-Mr. Monroe Gusdorf.' H.s .
After the games were played german
was danced, led by Mr. Isadore Kayser and
Miss Alexander of Salt Lake City. ~
Miss Mae Waters of New Orleans'i is the
guest of Miss Margaret Armstrong, on Dali
las street. Miss Waters is an attractive
and talented young lady, with charming
personality, and is justly popular in her
home city That she will gain host of
friends in Selma there is no room to doubt.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
In Society

The vaudeville entertainment which will
be given on the evening of May 8 at
OBrien's will be the most amusing and
unique affair of the season. 1t will be I'M
der the direction of Miss Ethel DuFre
Houston, the famous contralto, who is at
home from New York, where she was
among the southern girls who went upon
the operate stage. In addition to the
musical numbers by well-known people,
there will be character sketches by clever
comedians, an old-fashioned cake walk
and buck and wing dancing A committee
of prominent men will act as judges in the
cake walk. Many of the attractions offered
at vaudeville entertainments will be in
cluded in the programme. This method of
entertainment which is so popular among
the hostesses of New York and which is
given in their drawing-rooms, will be the
first ever given in Birmingham
Superintendent Wickersham, of the Ala
bama Great Southern and Manager Will
liams of the Western Union, are spending
the day on Lookout Mountain, making some
views of the beautiful scenery.
The ladies of the Home Mission Society
of the Ayondale Methodist church will give
an initial party at the residence of Mrs.
George Hughes, Fifth avenue, April 25,
from 3 to 6 o'clock in the afternoon, and
s to II o'clock in the evening. The public is
cordially invited.
$50 .--ssaaa
There seems to be misunderstanding
about the announcements sent out by the
Apollo club in connection with the opera
Martha" Some think the card enclosed
was intended as ticket of admission to the
performance. Such is not fact.l These
cards were intended simply to give the date
of the production.
Mrs. A L. Croker gave reception on
Friday evening at her residence in East
Lake for the members of the senior class
of Howard college and for the faculty The
house was beautifully decorated for the &C.
casion, and an elegant collation. was served.
The evening was in every way a delightful
one for the college men. nj
49, ? s.G9
1t is understood that Mr.. Robert Stringfel-
low, one of the best. known society men of
Montgomery. will shortly wed Miss Hall, a
beautiful belle of Selma. &t
The Nineteenth Century club Will meet on
Wednesday with Miss Lutte Sharpe.
Mr.. Ned Finch returned Yesterday from
Florida and is the guest of his father, Mr..
N. p. t. Finch. "a
Mrs. BENJAMIN F. Moore is expected home
tonight from Knoxville.
Mrs. George C. Ball has returned from
Montgomery.
Mrs. Robert Cunningham is in Living
ston.
Miss Minnie Cahill, of Bessemer, a pupil
of Miss Marie Kern's, viii sing ave
Maria" by Doullet at the Catholic church
this morning.
! The meeting of the local federation of
woman's clubs which viii take place on
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Com
mercial club will be a most interesting one.
Subjects of vital interest will be discussed,
and 1t is urged that all the clubs be well
represented. Among the ladies who will
lead the discussions are Mrs. ]. A. Van
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
GADSDEN

Mrs J. A. Bilbro is quite sick with pneu-
monia at her home in Chestnut street. 1
DIR. M. r. Wright has returned from Bir-
mingham.
DIR. Charles L. Gum has returned from
Guntersville.
Mrs. j. H. Lovejoy has returned from a
visit to relatives at Dadeville.
]. l.. Fletcher and wife have returned
from visit to relatives in Birmingham.
Mr.. Davidson, of Charlotte, N. c.. is Yis-
iting the family of G. G. Montgomery.
Mrs. Charles F. Mcguire and baby are
visiting relatives in Birmingham and De-
catur.sss ~
John Flynn has returned from South Ala
bama. a So
Mrs. D.. L. Carnes and little daughter
have returned from a visit to relatives in
LAGRANGE, Cal
Dr. Isuddell and wife have returned from
Mobile where they attended meeting of
the State Medical association.
Robert It. Baugh and bride returned to-
Decatur Monday. -
Miss Salie Hardy has returned from
visit to friends in Nashville.
Mrs. w. G-aBrppkway and daughter Mat
tie are Visiting in Nashville.
e. w. Spencer has returned from Gaines
ville,.. Ca, where he was called by the
death of his brother.
Mrs. w. NJ. Meeks who has been quite
sick at her home in Coats Bend.
Rev. j. III. Leslie, presiding elder of the
Gadsden district. has returned from a visit
to Winchester, Tenn.
Baron D. Williams, of Daviston, is visit
ing the family of George d. Whatley.
w. M. Meeks has returned from Ashville.
Dr. w. w. Clorley and wife who were
the guest of Mr.. J. b. McDuffey and
family have returned to their home in
Marion. Nea
H. D. Brier has returned from visit to
Tennessee.
Ed Allison. of sylacauga. is visiting his
parents. .,--.. ssss-..z.. 4.-s
The young people have enjoyed several
fishing parties this week. All report hav-
ing had good time, and caught lots of
fish.
woodson J. Martin has returned from
Jacksonville. as..
w. P. Lay has returned from Birming-
ham.
Miss Ida Jackson, of West Point Ga,
is the guest of Colonel and Mrs. r. b.
Kyle.
Miss Louise Ross entertained the Young
Ladies' Literary club at her home in Fifth
street Thursday afternoon. After the bust
2 Continued On Thirteenth Page.)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
CENTER.VIII.E

The ladies of the Whatsoever society of
the Presbyterian church of this place gave
baby show and ice cream festival on
Thursday of this week. 1t was largely at
tended and quite a success in every partic-
ular. They realized the nice little sum of
$45, which will be devoted to repairing the
manse at this place.
A. s. Yandegroff, of Tuscaloosa, is here
on business.
]. M. McMaster, of Birmingham, is in the
city.
Miss Valley Lavender. who has been Wis
iting relatives and friends for the past few
weeks has returned to her home in Hale
county. t4a-
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Eiland of Perry county
are visiting Mrs. J. T. Avery, of Center
vile. 4s4.- $3.50
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and
prices of latest style and finest quality En-
graved Wedding, Invitations, sent free. Lar
gest plant in the United States for this class
of work, therefore we quote lowest prices.
100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only.
latest script for one dollar Address, 35
cents per line extra. ]. p. Stevens &. Bro.
jewelers. and Engravers, Al Whitehall ST.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
"There's Nothing Prettier"

Made in wall paper for the money they
cost than those beautiful Crepe Papers.
Rich, high colors not to be had in any
other kinds of papers. Fine cloth-like eff
feet. Splendid background for pictures
Moderate in price. A fine assortment of
colors in these papers can be seen al
Colby's Wall Paper and Art Store, 2O23
First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
ARTISTIC CopleY Prints

A new arrival of those most popular
style of pictures. Very pretty subjects.
Colbys Wall Paper Store, 2023 First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23

Mrs. H. b. Haddon, of Asheville, N. c.,
has recently located in Birmingham. Mrs.
Haddon Is an accomplished musician and
possesses in marked degree the faculty
of imparting her knowledge to students.
She was q pupil under the noted professor.
C. p. Winkler, of Memphis, Tenn, is rec
commended by him as a teacher, and finally
took a normal course in the Cincinnati Col
lege of Music. Besides being a thorough
performer and instructor, she is COM
poser of no small merit, her compositions
having been favorably criticised by COM
petent judges. Without special effort, Mrs.
Haddon already has "A select number of pu-
pills. She has been a teacher since her
service in this line for their children can
canfer with her at 2525 Fifth avenue, north;
lessons will be given at pupils homes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
Sci, M a

There was a large audience out at the Y.
M, C. A. last night to attend the entertain-
ment given for the benefit of the United
Charities under the auspices of the Ladies'
auxiliary. .t,s Il
The programme opened with "a piana
duet by Mrs. T. II. McGill and Miss Bessie
Hudson, after which Miss Brown gave her
first recitation, "Old Ace,i' selection that
she gave in an excellent manner, and which
secured for her hearty applause. Miss
Brown gave four other readingss all of
which-were well received, the last Thomas
Bailey Aldrichs Pauline Pavlovna," being
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-23
News of the Floral
Parade and Ball,

The preparations for the floral pageant
are progressing most satisfactorily. If
Dame Nature will fulfill her promises, hot
houses and outdoor gardens will be in riot
Gus bloom by the time that their resources
will be drawn upon, and the carriages will
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-03

ion for concrete sidewalk on Parkt
street to Averll street was referred tC
the street commissioners. The City
Engineer wanted more supplies. Two
carloads of pipes, gates, hydrants. etc.
Committee on water authorized to pur-
cnase not to exceed $1,000. a letter
from Lucian Howe stated that Mary
Howe-Lavin would come here TO the
dedication exercises for 5000 and cXpe-
ces. 1t was voted not to engage her.
The city engineer wanted instructions
as to extending city water system on
Orange street. Should make a loop.
Would cost . times as much as TO run TO
dead end. Was instructed to put in
dead end. The following bonds were
accepted &. S. Currier, o. ID. Shurtleff
and W. IL. Buchanan. City Clerks bond
will be acted on at next meeting.
A talk on furniture for the Aldermen's
room, the arrangement OF the main en-
trance doors, room for the ianitOr,
partition in the assessors vault, etc, fol-
lowed, but no action was taken. On re-
quest of the mayor the the council voted
to 90 into executive session to consider
bids for scenery.
Later a resolution was passed nstruct
ing the supply committee TO purchase
a table and s chairs for the aldernen's
room. Adjourned at | 80,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-03
PEACE NEG0
T|AT|0NS FAIL
Gen. Otis refuses to Grant
the Armistic De-
manded.
Lawtons brigade is still ad-
vancing northward.
Prisoners report
heavy loss to
Filipinos

May 3-A Publishers Press cable
gram from Manila states that peace
negotiations have failed. Arguelles and
companions, Filipino ENJOYS, arrived at
the palace at 0 O'Clock this morning
where Gen. Otis was waiting, and the
case was resumed.
The Filipinos made practically the
same old propositions, and also asked a
three months armistic covering the
whole archipelago. Otis abruptly re-
fused :heir request, and the conference
was terminated.
Indications are that Agunaldo and
Luna were simply working for time TO
strengthen their positions aud collect
their forces. Movements by the Amer
leans all along the line Of the northern
provinces may be expected.