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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
GILLIAN RUssELL'S LEGS "
A Churchman's Surprise at Sug-
gestion to Straighten Them.
Brooklyn Eagle.

Brooklyn Eagle.
This story is told here, not merely be-
cause 1t concerns a noled actress. but be-
cause it is true, because it happened in
Great Neck. whose good stories ought
to make their first appearance in The
Eagle, and because t is Vouched for by
non-theatrical young woman out that
way who has not the remotest connection
with the press agents. In the days be-
fore she set up automobiles. some five or
SIX years ago, Lillian Russell summered
at Great Mock. The neighborhood had
not been invaded by "Florodora" girls
then and the aristocratic cottagers turn
ed up their noses at Lillian. But the
villagers simply worshiped her. because
her heart was big. her purse open and
her tongue ready. One proof of Great
Neck's admiration was the naming of
every female baby born there that sum-
mer Lillian Russell, entirely regardless
OF complexion. 1t thus happened that
one of the fair Lillian's namesakes was
blacker than Bert Williams when he has
his makeup on.
This ebony Lillian Russell was preco-
clous, walked a good deal sooner than
she should. and. as a result, acquired
legs which resembled the sides of a good
fat parenthesis. But the child had the
sunny disposition of the blond and ia
nous Lillian. so that the people of Great
Neck came to pet her and call her Iil-
liam Rus ~. without regard to whether
her las was Brown or Washing
ton tn, Lillian is about now,
and the for the story encount-
cred her affllction in a most emphatic
manner. The visitor was sent down by
her hostess to ward off young enthu-
siast ~ "haritv who was suspected of
approaca.'-. the house with subscrip-
ton paper in her pocket. In the draw
ing room was also a young Seventh Reg
iment man. whose social standing and
income were both high. The caller could
not be diverted from her subject paper
for long. however. 1t was to secure sub
scriptions for the strengthening of LII
Ian RusselIs legs. The hostess, under
standing that the black Lillian was
meant, began inquiries as to the. feas-
Utility of the undertaking and ended by
subscribing About that time she caught
a Mortified look on the face of the swell
young guardsman and turned the col
iector over to him. exclarming: "Oh.
here's Mr.. Smith. He'll help. Wouldn't
YOU like to subscribe to straighten Lii
Han Russells less?"
The face of that Seventh Regiment man
was a study. He hemmed and coughed,
stammered and blushed and finally blurt-
ed out: "Why. of course I'll subscribe
II there's any need Of 1t. But the last
time l saw them they were all right"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

leans camp or The Times-Democrat to
speak for the entire South.
That sentiment and pride which i,npels
those of us who are left to reject help
from Northern soldiers. and which de-
mands of us that we shall faithfully keep
and guard and care for those who are
past helping themselves is noble and
praiseworthy one. and, as before stated,
we yield to no human being in our Con-
federate pride, but there is something
to be considered besides sentiment. We
may revel in sentiment but the stern
logic of actual facts must sometimes
take the place of sentimental and sec
tional pride.
We know not how 1t is in Louisiana or
in any other State but we do know
that Alabama is not able to provide for
her Confederate Veterans who are really
they are not being provided for other
wise. Some of them are ending their
days in the poor-houses, relieved from
actual want, perhaps. but at the expense
of their pride and self-respect, and, what
Is worse, causing them to think hardly
of their more fortunate comrades. 9th
ers, who have reached 1.-THE sere, the
yellow leaf" of age. are dragging their
weary and halting footsteps through
want and suffering to namale$s graves.
Still others are living a burden on those
who are lily able to provide I'D care
for them, feeling that they are in the
way and that the sooner they go hence
the better. VIII the last days OF any of
these be made sweeter and happier by
reading the patriotic utterances of their
New Orleans comrades?
There is a material and selfish side to
this subject which it may not be out of
place to touch upon. Every year the
South pays somewhere between $50, 900, 900
and $5o,0Oo,oO0 into the pension fund,
which goes to Union soldiers. This, as
we have before remarked, Is one OF the
penalties of an unsuccessful struggle,
and the people accept 1t as such. But
while we thus accept the inevitable shall
we refuse to accept the voluntary aid
of those people Of the North who realize
the hardships of our thus paying PEN
ions to our late enemies. and who feel
that some return from them Is but fair
and just?
But leaving all such feelings and sent
iments out of the argument, we insist
that when those old veterans of the Blue
lay aside adj feeling of sectional animos-
ity and willingly contribute something
to ease the lots of former enemies, II
is but the kindly tribute Of one brave
man for another, and a brotherly feel
ing of a successful soldier towards one
who went down in defeat. And We in
sist, as we have on former occasions
insisted, that the Veterans at Mountain
Creek Will enjoy their homes and their
beds and their rations none the less
for the knowledge that some part of their
relief comes from those who once faced
them on the iield. We love the South,
We are proud of the record made by
the Confederate soldier. but we are not
so proud and selfish that we cannot ex-
press gratitude to those who wore the
Blue for lending a helping hand to the
wearers Of the Gray. We honor General
Torrance and hope his generous spirit
will find an echo in many a Grand Army
Post b..
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
SUNDAY, SEPT. IA, 1909.
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL.

The American Newspaper Directory uses Ger
hahn signs to denote the relative standing and
merit Of the whole field OF newspaperdom
which comes under Its notice. and one OF these
aigns Is the mystic symbol t01 denotins
golden, whi.h stands for high quality. and
u thus explained:
Advertisers value this paper more for tAs
class ana quality of its circulation than for the
mere number VI copies printed"
such papers are credited with single sym
boil; but there is q higher grade. according te
this standard authority. which have BOTH
QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL COL to describs
adequately their slanding.
The Advertiser has been accorded this
iouble golden symbol S0l and is the only
paper 80 distinguished in this section OF The
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

The Inhabitants around Mt Pelee tar
ried too iong-as did Lots wife-around
the slnouiderins crater. and hundreds
have been burned and scalded to death.
-centrevilie Press.
IL Tho Press wili get its Scripture on
straight 1t will remember that Lots
wife skipped out with the other MEM
bers of the family but couldn't resist the
temptation to look back. That mistake
was the cause of her misfortune.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

A magazine publisher explains the adj
mstted decadence in the demand for that
form of literature by claiming that mag
azine writers do not make themselves
interesting. We suspect that the fault
lies largely with the publishers. They
win hang on to writer who has writ
tan himself out and has ceased to be
interesting. and will fill their pages witt
his or her drivel for no other reaso
xhan that he or she was once popular
At the same time they will reject good
matter because its author is not a writ or
OF established reputation. Let them be
roverned more by the quality of the
matter and less by the name of the
writer and they will be more prosperous.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Down in Dale.

OZARK STAR
The Advertiser expresses it correctly,
This Large army of voters" will re-
main hidden away and the Democratic
ticket in November is in no danger of be-
ing smashed. The fact Is that the Demo-
cratic party is stronger than II has been
in many years in Dale County, and the
elimination of the negro from our cleo
toratc. makes us still more secure. Just
keep your eye on Dale County and see
who does the smashing.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
August Circulation Facts.

with newspapers, as with all other lines OF
rnde August Is regarded as the duhest OF the
iun Summer months. In face Of this fact
Fhe Advertisers CIRCULATION for the month g,
August Just passed. not only maintained an
previous high water marks, but made sratny-
he gains Each month of the past year mas
1een q substantial increase in The Adver-
jhserss subscription output and all indications
boint 70 the | 2 900 mark for the daily ana
$4,000 for the Sunday by January. IsoS.
Here are the August figures:
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
The Time to Kick.

Marion County News.
The very moment a man agrees to sub
NIT his claims to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters that moment he also agrees
to abide whatever result is obtained. Do
all your kicking before the nominations
are made, but hush your fuss after the
majority have named who they want.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

That new British invention which en-
ables a soldier to shoot over a hill or
around a wall without exposing himself
is a good thing for those who have con-
scientious scruples against having holes
bored In them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

, We have only just learned why Kan
sas is digging into the remains of pre-
historic times. Jerry Simpson and Mrs.
Nation have both moved out and the old
State must have som ething to keep her
from being forgotten
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

An old man was buried in West vir-
ginia few days ago and the peculiar
feature of the funeral was that thirty -one
of his children were present.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

The Galveston News intimates that Ar
kansas is looking longngly forward to
the expiration Of two years when the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

State will enjoy a much-needed rest
from Governor Jeff Davis We suppose
Arkansas is not blaming outsiders for
her condition. II II is not an enviabie
one
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
HAYDEN'SSTOCE CETSSOAEED
Rain Does SEE, 1000 Damage to Goods in Big
Department Store.
DRAIN SPoUTS CLOG DURING DoWNP0UR
stOckroom on Top Floor Turned Into
Lake by water which Gains
Admission Through
the Roof.

FulIy SZo,OOV damage from water was sus-
tanned at Hayden Bros store during the
nerce ram OF THURSDAY night Loose pieces
OF BOARD Whlch had oeen Ielt on me nat
ROOF were washed by the nooo INTO the es-
cApes 10 the water spouts' "hlcn were thus
quickly eloggec. Having no other means
OF exit the wafer beat back under the ROOF
from the escapes at the cages going IN De-
tween the roof ana the ceiling next IL. ana
II soon broke through the plastering' hood
Ing the top moor inches deep.
Inc TOP moor is the STOCK room and the
trouble occurred directly over that portion
fronting oa sixteenth street given over TO
shoes ana notions and Furnishings. Damage
aggregatlng easily $4,000 was done here,
as immense new stocks had Just been re-
ceived ana almost everything was wet
down cardboard boxes being soaked 10 a
pulp.
Below the stock room on the third Moor
Is the carpet and drapery department, and
here. too, great damage was done. All the
fine oriental stuns and roll after roll Of
earpeting was wetted. There the water
stopped, not getting through the second
moor.
The trouble was discovered soon after
the pelting rain began late in the after
noon, and at 5;45 fifty men were working
frantically TO check the damage. Thirty
huge tubs and fifty buckets and scoop
shovels were hurried 10 the stock room,
where the water was scooped from the floor
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
ELECT EIGHT OF HIGH SCHOOL
HOnOrs Decided by Judges who Pick
VaIedictorian and s~alutatOrian
for the Class.

The judges have spoken, and to the l47
sweet girl and brave young man grad
yates Of the class OF '02 are known the
names OF the Mystic Eight. The prelimi-
naries were held Thursday afternoon in a
study room of the High school building.
Each OF the sixteen honor pupils did ad-
mirably, and the judges. Judge ]. II.
Macomber, C. G. Mcdonald and E. J. Bod
well, had to split hairs in order to deter
mine the personnel of the Exalted Council.
1t includes two boys and six girls, as fol-
lows:
Alta Hukill, Grafton, Does it Pay?";
william Phelps, grafton. "our Neighbors;
Minnie Hitler, grafton. What Shall We Do
with Here: Watson B.. Smith, GRAFTON,
Americas Opportunity" Laura Congdon,
True womanhood:" Mae King. essay,
Orators and oratory;" Ruth HammaRd,
grafton, The Twentieth Century knight; +"
Lillian Dickinson. GRAFTON, The Young Ne
gro a Factor Of the Future"
Miss Hukill will be the yaledietorian and
Nj. Phelps the ~salutatorian. they having
received the highest marks by the 5udges.
The remaining six were not graded. Miss
Dickinson will represent the colored race
in the class.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
Waists, Suits, Skirts and
Wrapper Sale

A special purchase Of 500 dozen ladies'
waists and AIS dozen ladies' wrappers
placed on our counters at less than the
cost Of the material.
100 dozen ladies' fine waists in colors and
white, worth up to Sc, at, each ...$2.es
70 dozen ladies' colored waists, worth
$500, at Sl.bO
100 dozen ladies' waists, worth $3.50, at.
BhCn Sl.uO
50 dozen ladies' fine wash waists, made
OF good materials, worth 50, at......64c
so dozen waists, worth up to $3.50, at..45c
IS dozen ladies' wash waists, worth up to
II, at Zoe
rs dozen ladies' waists .1Oc
More wrappers than all the houses in
Omaha combined.
Lot 1-20 doz. wrappers at............25c
Lot 2-25 doz. ladies' wrappers, separate
waist lining, rufie over shoulder, in
blues only,
Lot 800 doz. ladies' wrappers, made OF
extra quality percale, worth $1.75,
lot Sl.UU
100 ladies' wash suits, worth 81, for. .S1.25
Wash skirts made of crash, duck, pique
and linen, worth up TO 81, at each. $40
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
HIGH SCHOOL CADET DRILL
Held at Ames Avenue Park
Tuesday Evening.

The competitive drill Of the six High
School Cadet companies. which was to
have been given at Ames Avenue park Fri
day evening, has been postponed on account
OF the rain to next Tuesday evening, June
10. 1t was found that water was stand
ing on the grounds in large pools yesterday
morning, making it more suitable for a
regatta than for evolutions Of infantry.
The rules governing the drill will be
similar TO those of a year ago. At this
time d company was the winner, and IL lie
alleged that that body still has several
buckets OF acid-proof paint with which to
decorate the town in case victory again
perches on it's banner. Several OF the other
companies have taken UP chemistry since
then. however. and have learned how TO
make IL.
h judges will be three regular army
officers who have served in the Philippines.
These companies will compete: Com
pany A, Watson Smith. captain; B. Howard
Barrett, captain; C. Alfred Gordon, cap
tain; D, Harry Kelly. captain; z, VIII
coryell. captain, and F.. Jack Morsman. cap
tain.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
WOMAN IS FATALLY BURNED
Miss Marie LitSenbergsr Likely to Die from
Het Injuries.
GASOLINE ENVELOPES HER IN FLAMES
Cleaning Clothes at a Dye House
when Explosion Occurs which
Has Not Yet Been Ex-
planned.

Miss Marie LitEenberger was seriously
and perhaps fatally burned at 2 YESTERDAY
afternoon by the ignition OF gasoline al
the Great Eastern Dye works, 2sl5 Leaven-
worth street, at which place she was At
work. The Ere did no damage TO thu
building.
MISS Litzenberger was alone in = rear room
OF the building cleaning clothes, and IL IL
not known how the gasoline became ignited.
Mrs. Jennie Bolmer. who was in the front
door, heard Miss Litzenberger scream and
as she started toward the rear room, the
FORMER rushed from the room a mas Of
names. Mrs. Bolner threw a sheet over
the burning woman and attempted to stop
her. Miss Litzenberger pulled herself free
and rushed screaming into the street. by
this time her hair was ablaze and almost
all her clothing above her waist had been
burned from her body. Her screams at
traeted the residents OF the vicinity. ana
the burning woman was caught and the
names we're extinguished.
She was carried 20 q room over 2sI7. an6
u. Moore hastily summoned. He reported
that her condition was dangerous. Her
face was burned to q crisp, and the upper
part OF her body, arms and hands Were
blistered. She was removed 10 ST. Josepb.s
hospital. Miss LitEenberger is 20 years
OF age and came TO Omaha from HastIne.
Neb.
1t Is supposed the woman stepped upou
a match while at work and that this
ignited the vspor from a can OF e~asoline
which was near her. The blaze Completely
enVeioped the room, though only nominal
damage vas done.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
Grand Ribbon Sale

There is no limit to the prices we will
make on ribbons. Saturday is known all
over the three cities as Ribbon Day at
Haydens', and tomorrow will lead and SUI
pass them all.
There will be Eve lots at Ave different
riees. 2hc. 4hc, 10c. 15c and 25c per yard.
FIRST LOT
Containing a lot Of all-silk ribbons. worth
up 10 l5c, go at
SECOND LOT
Containing a lot Of fine silk and satin,
worth 10c to zoe, go at, yard........4nc
THIRD LOT
Containing the finest kind Of new wash
taffeta ribbons, in wide widths, and wide
fancy ribbons, worth 25c and S5c, go at
yard .lOc
FOURTH LOT
Containing extra wide ALL SILK wash
ribbons and fancy satin taffeta ribbons,
worth 35c to SOC, go at................15c
FIFTH LOT
Containing the widest plain and extra
heavy fancy ribbons. worth up to 75c, go
at, per
GRAND PEARL BUTTON SALE.
The finest kind Of the new fashionable
pearl dress buttons only 1Oc dozen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
Ladies' and GhiIdrsn's Fur.
nlshings, Underwear
and GOFsetS

Ladies' Isle thread combination suit. low
neck. knee length, wide umbrella style,
lace trimmed. worth 75e. at .........3 sec
Ladies' fine Isle thread vests in white and
fancy colors. worth CSC, at............1 5e
Ladies' fine knit drawers. umbrella style,
lace trimmed. worth SOC, at...........2 5c
Ladies' fancy parasols. plain colors. fancy
borders or chiffon trimmed. worth $3.50,
al BIC
Ladies' fine silk parasols, in all the latest
designs. worth s2.5O and $500. At. .slss
Ladies' muslin drawers and gowns, trimmed
with lace or embroidery. worth CSC.
Al 4sc
ladies' fine nainsook corset covers and
drawers. trimmed with fine lace inser-
ton and edge, worth $500. at........eS
Ladies' fine cambria skirts, gowns and
chemises, trimmed with fine lace and en-
broidery. worth t1.50 to $500. CSC
Ladies' fine nainsook gowns. low neck and
elbow sleeves, trimmed with fine valen-
ciennes lace ard insertion and embroid-
cry edges and insertion. worth $3.50 to
$2.bO, at Csc
Ladies' straight front batiste corsets at ACC
DR.. Warmers rust-proof tape girdles for
ladies and misses. Sl.0o quality, at. d. CSC
The II. & w. shirt waist distender. .... SOC
La Grecque belt corset and the Memo self
reducing, for stout figures, st........S $3.50
Ladies' 25c fast black and fancy colored
stockings at
Ladies' SOC fine lisle thread stockings in
black and fancy colors, at.............25 Csc
Children's shawkni stockings at....... 2be
Boys white and colored laundered shirt
waists. regular SL0O value. at........4s c
Boys SOC colored waists t..............25 CSC
Boys Csc stockings in all sizes at.....12kc
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
CakewaIk at Manawa.

The prize eakewalk at Lake ManAws
on Saturday evening promises TO be the
greatest drawing card so far this season
II Is open to all-comers and will be par
tieipated in by the twenty Georgia sersn-
aders as we'll. There are two prizes for
first couple; q gold headed cane and a
beautiful gold handled umbrella now OF
exhibition in Hayden Bros Sixteenth street
show window. Balduf is making a huge
cake for the second best couple. Those
DESTROYS Of competing may apply TO the
superintendent on the grounds. covalt's
concert band will also give concerts, both
afternoon and evening. The balloon as
tensions will take place at the usual houI
In addition TO all the regular attractions.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
The Kings Coronation.

The kings coronation. the grandest and
most costly function OF modern times, will
be attended by people from all over the
world. many Of whom viii take the ocean
voyage As a means Of improving their
health. Many others, however. cannot AZ
ford an ocean trip. but they can recover
their health II they will use Hostetter's
stomach Bitters. the celebrated remedy for
all stomach and liver complaints. II will
cure Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation
and bilousness. Be sure to try r..
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
A Place to spend the Summer.

On the lines Of the Milwaukee railway in
Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa are SOM
Of the most beautiful places in the world
TO spend a summer vacation, camping out
or at the elegant summer hotels. Boating,
fishing, beautiful lakes and streams and
cool weather. okoboji is the nearest OF
these resorts. but all are easily reached
from Omaha, and the round trip rates this
summer are lower than ever before. Full
information on application.
F. A. NASH,
General Western Agent C.. NJ. 4 ST. P. Ry,
1904 Farnam ST., Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
TOO Greal n Risk.

In almost every neighborhood someone
has died from an attack OF collie or cholera
morbus, often before medicine could be
procured OF a physician summoned. A re-
liable remedy for these diseases should be
kept at hand. The risk is too great for
anyone TO take. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has IN
doubtedly saved the lives Of more people
ana relieved more pain and suffering than
any ether medicine in use. 1t can always
be depended upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07

away about one-half OF the driveway and
undermined the sidewalk so that it says
several feet.
From Twentieth street, between Cass
and Dodge, the rain washed out about
eighteen wagonloads Of old cedar blocks
and these are now heaped up in depres-
sions anywhere within q radius OF three
blocks Of their original position. In many
cases they have stopped the sewer gates.
causing the water to back up and create
large ponds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07

This seemed to be a more effective way
Of arguing the point, and SO the Hon. John
o. essayed to cut in with his fists, but,
alas. his reach was short and before he
could make a landing an interested by
stander called time on the bout.
An hour or 30 later the Hon. John o.
and the Hon. John 7. shook hands, called In
the court and proceeded with the trial on
peaeeable terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
China Department

Fin crystal fire polish cream set consist
ing of sugar bowl, cream pitcher, spoon
holder and butter dish, l5c per set.
Handled sherbet cups ...4c
Dec. cups and s~aucers. fow colors, each, 2he
Wine glasses he
Crystal fruit or sauce dishes ..........l c
Decorated toilet .SI29
Olive dishes pickle dishes, mugs. jelly
plates. goblets, tumblers, geletine
uoulds, vases. These are all in beauti-
full crystal. Your choice &c
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-07
New Line Of Hats

Fine derbys in high and low crown sill
binding and patent sweat pads IN brown OF
black at 800, $3.50. $500. $3.50 and $500,
The SWEETEST soft hat OF the season is the
Panama. We have IL In all eolors-largs
snd small block 70 sell at 75o, 500, Sis,
81. so. $500 and $3.50.
The new line Of Fedoras and Pashas OF
which we made mention last week have
arrived and are certainly the best we ever
showed; all prices. 75c. 800, f1.2S. $3.50.
$500 and $3.50.
Mems and boys caps. all colors. &c and
soc.
Mems straw hats at CSC, SOC. 75c n 800.
Mems swell straw Panamas at $3.50.
Children's straw hats in all shapes and
colors at 10c. Csc. S5c, 4oc, 45c and SOC.