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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

So far, l am sorry to say. there has been no marking of the Confederate bur ial pits. but the commission has ex- pressed it's determination to certify, mark and preserve these Some day, doubtless. the government will raise these bones and give them Christian burial in one great cemetery
 "of course 1t would be impossible to mark the graves with the proper names of the dead who repose in them. as the Confederate soldiers were of necessity piled in these trenches like cordwood after the battle. no one being thero to identify them. In the Federal cemetery there are 5000 nameless graves.
 The positions of my command were finally determined during my visit there, the commission being in doubt as to one positions are located in accordance with my survey of several years ago, and the march of the first day is also shown, the field as crumps landing. Stony Lone- some and Adamsviile."
 The Secession Capital Chapter.
 The Secession Capitol Chapter held an President, Mrs. Jno. c. Finley on last Wednesday afternoon. The Secretary and Treasurer made their reports. The Treasury was found in a very .satisfac- tory condition. This Chapter assisted in entertaining the Veterans at their Re- union in this city in November and de- livered twenty-elght Crosses of Honor on the 18th Ten dollars was given to the Old Soldiers Fund and that amount sent to the Treasurer of the Alabama Di- vision, Mrs. Jno. w. A. Sanford. It was decided that pound party be given the needy Veterans of Montgomery as Christmas offering A donation was made to the White House Committee of the Alabama Division,- to aid in the pre- servation of the first White House of the Confederacy. A unanimous vtoe of thanks was given to MT. McMorris for the loan of scrap book of war records, containing many interesting articles which were read and enjoyed by the ladies. Two new members were re- ceived.
 A literary program was planned for the next meeting. iutsrspersed with mushrs and war songs. The Chanter flag Is now in progress. will be made or handsome silk. the stars in memory of gallant Alabamans and the staff of wood of the tree that grew in the yard of the first White House of the Confcderacy. Owing to the lateness of the hour the meeting adjourned. sine die.
 By order of the President.
 Mrs. Jno. G. Finley.
 Mrs George Simpson, Sec.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Report of the Owen Kenan McLemore Chapter of the U. D. c.
 Lafayette, Ala.

The November meeting of the |. D. c. was held at the residence of the Presi- dent. Mrs. Annie Allen.
 The evening was devoted to a study of the noble character of the intrepid Sam Davis. whose conduct under the most try ing ordeal, was so brave, lofty and pat riotic that even his foes regretted that wars stern policy condemned him to an ignominous death. The following was the program:
 Prayer.
 Brave Sam Davis-Mrs. s. McLemore Sam Davls-Mrs. w. G. Davis. Tell the Children all to be Good-Mrs. J. E. Simmons.
 A Hero and His Monument-Mrs. S. G. Burke.
 Selections from the [. D. c, columns of The Advertser-Miss Mary Jim Black. DiXie-Mrs. w. G. Davis.
 l think reading in Chapter meetings from |. D. C. columns of The Advertiser keeps the Chapters in touch with each other, and often proves ah inspiration for greater effort by reading of the work of others.
 Miss R c Mol amora
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Historical.

We continue the leters from the In
 sangster's Cross Roads, Aug 24, 1861.
 Dear Mother:
 I arrived here from Charlottesville yes terday evening. After being treated So well at Charlottesville 1t will go hard with me to sit down to bacon and bread We received orders last night to hold ourselves in readiness to march at a moments warning. but l believe the rumor of a Yankee advance has proved false.
 been some fighting going on at Falls Church between the pickets and skirm- ishers for a day or two. There is great deal of sickness in camp now. We are just through 4 general inspection by General lcwelbsl The cavalry went through their manoeuvr's like clock Fairfax. Sept. 7.-I was out on picket last night three or four ., miles ihs fTom Ssntain Du Val left this morning for Richmond. o .,.,.o.. ,,o,,. a e.lt averv day at Springfield, eight miles from here. They bring in prisoners every
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

LADIES' It is wholly unnecessary for us to waste WAISTS. any space telling you about the supe-
 rlority of these waists--or to refer except in casual way to their cheapness--there has been too much time and money lost on them already. We stake our reputation as to their style. beauty and fineness against very small sum of money to cover the purchase price this week.
 7So Ladies box front black, navy and red. gilt button trimmed Flanneiette Waists, 20c.
 200 Ladies' very finest hemstitched, corded and tucked Silk and Corduroy Waists in black and colors worth S7.So to S7.oo, at SroS, Sz.o8 and S3.oS. corded and silk stitched French Flannel Waists, worth SI.5o to S3.5o, at 9Sc.. $I.40 and SIoS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

LADIES' The new "Automobi1es'--on sale this WRAPS. week for the first time--are every inch
 style, dash and beauty--and the beauty of it is, they are full AZ inches long with Cavalier Cuffs and appliqied Panne Velvet Collars.
 50 Ladies' tan and castor 42-inch ''Automo- bes,'' worth SH5.oo at -...-- - .- ~ JOS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

Tho regular monthly meeting of the Dixie Chapter was held with Mrs w. R. Jones on December 4. We were glad to welcome as new members Mesdames Stephens. Charles Smith and Thomas NJ. JE-eu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
KNITTED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY.

tention, when we hear the cry that this fund Is depleted in our Treasury.
 Since this Central Soldiers Fund was established, three years ago, in conven- tion assembled at Selma, our Treasurer has dispensed worthy charity from this fundssto%,a number Sof-- very needy and helpless Confederate Veterans, who have a strong claim upon our charities. These Veterans are in various localities, and whenever placed upon our list they have been investigated and found to be wor- thy claimants, hence they receive their prorata of the Soldiers Fund.
 We now have ten names on the list. Must we let these battle-scared and honored heroes suffer? They are the victims of unfortunate circumstances i'll health and old age, they are broken down by disease and need our sympathy love and aid. Will not each Chapter turn it's immediate attention to this inn perative call, and send at once the Chap ter contributions to the Treasurer, Mrs. J. w. A. Sanford. South Hull Street, Montgomery. so that these Veterans who are on our list, hence our precious cares, may have a little mite to add to their Xmas as we so bountlfully enjoy ours.
 In reply to the Union Springs Query" in our last issue, we print Rules Nos. l and 3, governing the bestowal and the recipients of the Southern Cross of Honor:
 Rule 1-Presidents of Chapters shall ap- ply to the Recording Secretary, '. D. c. Mrs. Jno. P. Hickman. 31 Chamber of COnnnaran a1 nl Cprtifi- cates of eligibility, which are to be filled by the Veterans The Secretary will also supply blanks to be filled by the oldest lineal descendant of deceased sol diers to whom crosses are to be given. Accompanying these certificates will be blank signed by the President and Sec retary of the U. D. c. for the President of Chapter to send to the Custodian (Mrs. s. F., Gabbett, Atlanta. Ga.), when ordering crosses for her Chapter.
 Rule 3-The crosses are to be grant ad alphabetically by the muster rolls of Camps. First, to the living Veterans of each county; second, to the oldest liv- ing lneal male descendant, or in case of no descendant, the oldest living repre- sentative of deceased soldiers.
 As we see from these rules, the living Veterans were first to receive the cross. hence arrangements have just been made to furnish these blank Certificates of Eligibility to the descendants. The writer. herself, regrets that it must pass to the oldest male descendant. however, she is glad the time has come when we can seek to claim in the family this hon ored heirloom, the precious inheritance of a noble sire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
MILLINERY.

NRAR<A~AiNANh hs
 1t is useless to say any, thing about trimmed rmil= 1inery--since the days are too short and the list of hats to be trimmed en- tirely too long for us to be able to keep up with the orders that come to our work room through the channel of true merit and the instrumentality of we'll pleased customers without encroaching too much upon the midnight hours, to make up the shortage of time. The time will be made up however, and so will the hats-=the newest, prettiest, dain- tiest and most artistic ever nm a d e anywhere. But what about an untrim med shape?
 We are showing some wonderfully new and sty- lish things this week, | 9PEG0A[lo
 500 Ladies' very stylish untrimmed Castor, Gray, Navy, Brown, Cardinal and Black Scratch Felts i'm short back Sailors, large Turbans and large flare Shapes, worth $I.oo at 40c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
LADIES' UNDERWEAR AND FURNISHINGS.

LADIES' UNDERWEAR Being warm doesn't cover AND FURNISHINGS. all the underwear requre-
 ments by any means. 1t must be so pliabe and good fitting to be thoroughly comfortable All this we'll as economy in price you'll find i'm the La Tosca goods
 50 dozen heavy fleece lined, Richelieu ribbed, silk buttonholed skirt, waist and front and silk taped neck corset fitting La Tosca Undersuts, worth the garment 75c. at 4oc.
 100 dozen Ladies' fine sheer and daintily em- brodered Handkerclliefs, worth each Isc. for 2sc 7s dozen pairs Ladies' silk finish high spliced heel and double toe fast black Hose. worth 7Sc atc 50 dozen pairs Boys heavy cable ribbed fast black Hose, to 0h, worth 75c. at H4c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

Mrs. A. l.. Dowdell, President,
 Editor-in-Chief. Mrs. J. N Thompson, Tuscumola'
 Chapter Editor. Miss Annie M. Clisby, Montgomery
 Historical Editor. =1sSss esF9 A <- = VI Our fallen heroes; '.Tae manner of their death was the croWnuis glory of their lives. s.'-Jefferson DS- wis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
DIRECTORY.

President-Mrs. A. L. Dowdell' ope- lika. ~ Honorary President-Miss Sallie c. Jones. Camden. ,, First -President-Mrs. Elleh Peter Bryce, Tuscaloosa. TT Second Vice e-President-Mrs. w. H. Pruett, Clayton. Recording Secretary-Mrs. Ropt' A. Lee, Greenville. M.s Corresponding Secretary - MI Isaac Ross. Opelika, Treasurer-Mrs. J. W. A. Sanioru' Montgomery.
 APPROPRIATENESS Annie H b 8 h. Greensboro. r, Registrar Mary Clayton Flu faula.
 CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Committee-Miss p. M Bullock, Eufaula. Monumental Committee-Mrs. h' G. Dawson, Montgomery White House Committee-Mrs' I. D. Beale, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Ladies' Umbrellas.

 TUESDAY- of Pearl 1a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Dixie Chapter, Montgomery.

Miss B. c. McLemore.
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Persian Women at Home.
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harper's Bazaar.
For his women folks ease the weutodo
Persian has an eminent regard, He is an
egoist worth talking about. The anderun,
standing apart in the midst of the mud
walled inclosure, to all intentS and pur-
poses is in a separate house, and usually
the most pretentious part of the whole
homestead. In most cases it is built around
four sides of a court, in which is manifest
all that skilled gardeners, highly enrich
ed soil and an ideal climate accom-
plish in the way of floral splendor.
One of these areas, into which l was
privileged to look, because at that hour 1t
was known to be deserted by every living
soul, was probably seventy-five yards long
and more than half as broad.
1t was a difficult task of Imagination to
people it with the ladies of the household,
for the home costume of the Persian
woman is not such that an American, es-
pecially one of the male persuasion, may
conceive of her strolling out into the rose
gardens in it to take the air of an after
noon 1t Is made up usually of short
skirts, one or more of them, reaching to
the knees or Whereabouts Sometimes for
comforts sake, boomers are worn under
these, or, 1t may be, pantaloons Of the tra-
dit1onal pattern, enormously loose and
coming to the ankles, where they are gath
cred tight. Oftener however, these incum-
brances are dispensed with and the limbs
are left untrammeled.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

it could be attached to or detached from
the chain at will. All kinds of ornaments
are added to chain nowadays, and no sort
of harmony in form is observed in their
imagine why madame so particular
that her medallion should be of blue, but
she told me a little later. She wears it
with other blue ornaments when she dons
her blue or white frOck. She has diff
ferent and a harmonizing set of trinkets
for each gown of a different color. Verify,
these are the days of fastidiousness in
dress
The Water Cure.
After we had completed the purchase we
went into little tearoom, where fash
ionable shoppers refresh the inner woman.
OF course, 1 had my favorite cup of SOU
chong and some biscuit, but you will never
guess what madame ordered. A pint of
water. You see, she is victim to a new
fad-the water cure-which is the latest
panacea of the smart woman for loss of
beauty and youthful curves. Every morn
Ing on rising two glassfuls of water
are taken, and if the victim is troubled
with indigestion the water is hot. Between
meals at least a pint of water is consumed,
and the same quantity is taken directly
before going to bed. The water is of
course, of the purest quality. Frequent
baths are a part of the cure, and. whatever
1t is, | have noted marked Improvement
in the appearance of the women who have
made of it.
Dainty Extras.
Lace scarfs and lightweight boas and
ruff1eS are thrown over the shoulders in the
afternoon and evening but whether they
will continue to be used by the upper cir
cles through the summer is problematical.
L fancy that the bole,R has seen the best
of it's reign in spite of the activity of de-
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Sometimes the basket is very, very small
and then set in a floral wreath in order
to secure thesround button shape. Against
the taffeta and lace of which these new
coats are composed the Marcasste buttons
glitter with surprising show and elegance.
Little girls are very tailor modish this
season even in their light spring school
frocks of summer cashmere or linen. Like
their elder sisters and mammas they wear
English mohairs and sail cloth in green.
and cut by the ladys tailor in severe coat
and skirt suits. such as the little miss in
the sketch wears. Hers is ripe wheat
colored mohair stitched and braided in
blue of true corn flower tone. At the foot
OF her skirt and about the broad collar of
her coat blue moss braid Of mohair is
run, and her hat of yellow straw is deco
rated with one big. fiat bow of solid blue
satin foulard. MARY DEAN.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

overlooked the most important and char
acteristic factor in the dress of this flying
day. 1t is an impossible task to enumerate
all the species of lace that woven and
worn, from the spider web like Marie Stuart
which is said to be patterned exactly
after a favorte design used by that gifted
and unfortunate queen, to a new weave,
the coarsest yet seen and called in sympa-
thetic Paris dentelle des Beers, In London
1t Is called Transvaal lace and is supposed
to reflect the exact color of the welt.
A choice specimen indeed among laces
and especially adaptable to the bewitching
muslins Of the hour is the Refine Margue-
rite pattern wrought of delicate white
braid in an elaborate skeleton leaf pattern
amid which in full relief small many pet
aled marguerites with butterflies, dragon
flies and gauzy-winged beetles are scat
tered.
Hand-WrOught Trimming.
Hand-embroidered seaside linens engage
the enthusiasm of the mondaines, who
have had authoritative advice from Paris
to the effect that these hand wrought
ptques poplins, coarse sailor linens, etc,
are to adorn the beaches Of the most IA
nous French watering places Though on
this side the water only millionairesses can
Evening star., 1901-05-18

combination, but the dressmakers allow
that any color can be happily married to
any green that Is not a mineral tint, and
they point to nature In confirmation Of
their assertion and contradiction Is
silenced.
Green's the Color.
Nine-tenths of the foulard yelling and
silk frocks-are hung over green skirts;
foliage unaccompanied by any blossoms is
extravagantly utilized in millinery this
spring; thus If straws do show which way
tho wind is blowing green is the color
which will most successfully rival the long
dominant light blue. Used as skirt
foundation, with It's light, dressy covering,
pierced with lace, the green beneath lends
Just the nice conservative tint of color to
the black and white foulard that has so
far outsold all its silken sisters. This, say
the heads of the big shops, is the result of
the natural preference for black and white
in England, the fashion influence Of which
We are bound to feel. Though the Ameri-
can woman does not stretch her anglo
mania to the point of wearing mourning
for the late queen, she is nevertheless un-
consciously affected by the dress tendency
in Great Britain and by the fact that the
Partisan coutourieres have created some of
their most exquisite gowns in black, white
and mauve for the London trade.
Floral Toques.
For all our love of black and white We
still relish many broad effects in color, and
nothing proves this more than the hats we
are most inclined to. Floral toques for ex-
ample are reasserting their influence in
closely massed, flaming yellow roses. in
variegated double petunas, and one OF the
lrettiest hats turned out in the past week
was quantity made of weather-beaten chips
of wood and wreathed with the most dar-
ing nasturtiums. Chip hats are, OF course,
the evolution of clever French brains, and
are bewitchingly pretty. So also are the
thatch straws for country wear. which
arc trimmed with wreathS of the lovely
and languid yelled poppies. Such poppies
do not pretend to be copies of the kind
that grow in fields or gardens, but are OF
any unnatural color you may please, ana
are filled inside with petals of white silk
muslin. which happily tones and softens
the f1orid color of the outside leaves.
With summer toilets hair barrets are as
frequently worn as ever but with the DIT
ference that these pins are longer ana
always in the form of an enameled or col
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Hints on keepin0 jam

People often find their Jams do not keen
we'll They sometimes ferment or turn
moldy, and either the fruit, the place they
were stored in or the sugar is blamed.
The fault, however, lies in themselves. The
secret of success lies in never leaving the
preserving pan for one moment from the
commencement of the proceedings, and not
to skim the fruit. Put, as a rule, one
pound Of sugar to each pound of fruit and
stir the whole well from the moment it is
put on the fire. AS the scum rises and
when boiling has begun stir more vigor-
ously. After time the scum begins to
boil itself clear. When quite clear the lam
thickens. Then take the pan off the fire
and put the jam into warmed Jars. All
the jams made this way are bright and
clear. even If some of the fruit has been
gathered on a damp day. Red currants
and raspberry jellies are managed In the
same way and with the same satisfactory
result. Never skim the jelly. but let It
boil itself clear. Fifty minutes Is ample
time for preserving ten pounds of fruit,
allowing twenty minutes for brisk boiling.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

ored gold flower. A spray of lilies of the
valley, wood violet with its green leaves
or pansy are among the most popular de-
signs for holding ones back hair from
fraying out in wisps and tags. Turquoise
studded combs of shell have suddenly been
voted a trifle demone now that blonde
shell combs, studded with fresh water
pearls. have arrived. To quote the shop
girl the latter are far more refined" {"
Whether this reason holds good or not we
can't say, for the motive of novelty has
much to do with the public's likes and dis
likes, and then, too, the pearl set combs
are distinctly pretty.
Nowadays blonde shell is made to hold a
peculiarly attractive sunny sheen, that is
beautifying not to say glorifying to any
hair. Some of it is very very golden in
color, and the pink, gray, pure white or
opalescent fresh water pearls when set In
1t contribute charm and gain a luster
that usually overtempts the most econom-
1cal shopper. Even when not set with
pearls the yellow shell, which, after all. is
only yellow celluloid, is more and more
worn every day.
Marcassfte Buttons.
On the handsome long-skirted, broad
cuffed Louis XIV coats of black taffeta over
which the heart of every woman yearns
covetously recent perfecting touch has
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Touches of Black Velvet Ribbon.

Those black velvet cravats with the little
aiguillettes on the ends are stlll to be seen;
but, Of course, they now lack the charm of
novelty. However, they are very pretty.
A blouse of white silk is made with the
small tucked vest edged with velvet black
passementerie outlining the shoulders, a
motif of which holds the velvet ribbon at
the neck over a small neckband of white
lace, white lace putting in fits appearance
from the yoke to the waist. There are
black velvet ribbons again on an evening
ccat which is of black glace with choux Of
chiffon and a collar or guipure. Those
trellis velvet ribbons, by the way. are now
constantly used In evening dresses as an
apology for sleeves over bare arms: but,
indeed, they are not particularly pretty
having the suggestiveness of the decora-
tion formerly dedicated to the open jam
tart.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

been given. This is row Of brilliant Mar
cassite buttons.
Marcassite has been known, worn and
priced long time, but only recently has
1t been artistically realized. It Is a species
Of Jewelry surviving the eighteenth centu-
ry when the jewelers. set the chips from
cate, unburnished, silver frames, that took
the form Of coat and cum buttons, buckles,
cravat, brooches. etc. Marcassite being
wrought Of bits of true stones. lasts as long
as any true ruby, emerald, diamond or sap
phire will. and as its material is in such
minute pieces the best art Of the gem set
ter is required in their arrangement.
Some Of the buttons brought to this coun-
tastio value and are Of Wat4eau pattern, a
bouquet or basket Of wee jeweled flowers
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Sympathetic Paris Using the Trans
vaal Laces.
BE FAVORITE GOWNS FOR SUMMER
Seaside Linens Are Beautifully
Embroidered.
THE WORK IS Silly

Special Correspondence Of The Evening star
NEW YORK, May 16, 1901.
Embroidered pongees have arrived, justly
achieving their fashionable success on the
strength of their fiber, the purity Of their
color and the excellence Of their needle
worked design. From purest cream to the
warmest sandy brown their tints and tones
prevail, and in agreeable accord the en-
broidery is done In cream on the brown
and in deeper brown on the cream. Just
what effect is secured In the makeup of
these double width goods is adequately por-
trayed in the illustration of an ideal June
gown. A very pale brown pongee, full of
sunlight glints and brocaded in big pale
yellow sun spots, is the material Of this
costume. It's f1ounces are topped off as so
many founces are these days by an insect
border of cream fantasy lace that shows
through it's mesh the yellow silk petticoat
on which the skirt Is founded. The waist
is artistically treated with lace and thin
brown grass linen, pin tucked with yellow
sewing silk, and of this same transparent
goods the lower half of the sleeves is made
Lace Novelties.
The woman who makes up any gown
this season without lace has deliberately