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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
Historical.

In April last The New York Herald published a long article giving a stirring account of the career of a Captain Henry B. Peterborough, told by himself, relat- ing especially to the brilliant part he played as an officer of the Confederate navy in the capture of a number of Union vessels. The story makes quite fascinating reading matter. but lacks the essential quality of truth. It was The Herald itself that about four or five years ago, in a two-colmn article, at tackled "Pasha" Peterborough. who then came to New York and in the guise of an agent of the Turkish Government, en- tered into a bogus contract with the Winchester Arms Company to supply the Turkish army with rifles.
 Captain John C. Brain. lieutenant com manding in the Confederate States navy, who commanded several expeditions, which embraced the capture of the steamer Chesapeake, the United States mail steamship Roanoke, and the schoon- CT St. Mary's, was quite indignant at the narrative of 'Pasha" Peterborough, which he characterized as false and in correct, from beginning to end. a islander upon American seamen, and an injustice to the officers of the vessels whose war history he claimed to give.
 Captain Brain is now the president of the Chattanoogass Cement Manufacturing Company He has been in Baltimore for several weeks. and has grateful recollec- tons for kind services rendered to him by some noble Baltimore ladies' He claims to have been the last prisoner of the war, his release having been ordered by President Johnson upon the interven- tion of a number of Baltimore ladies, in cluding the late Mrs. Dr. Hanson Thomas. Mrs. Joshua R. Gittings and Mrs VOn uyhn tn6 themselves in securing his release. Upon the close of the war Captain Brain went to Liverpool, returning shortly after ward to Savannah. where he engaged in the West India trade, receiving the command of the Abbie B.. which he afterward gave up for land pursuits. In September, 1866. he happened to go to New York upon business. While there
 he was arrested by order of Hon. Gideon
 Wells. Secretary of the Navy. and
 thrown into prison at Brooklyn. Here he remained until March l. 1889 when he was released by order of President John son on the ground that he had been regularly commissioned officer of the Confederate navy A great indentation m the forehead. with an ugly scar and a game leg. show that Captain Brain was not behind in fight. but he says that he has buried the sword now and
 is a man of peace He. however. by no means relished the idea of allowing the statement of Peterborough to go unchal- Iensed. as it was so thoroughly inaccurate from a historical point of view. and too palpabIe an act of injustice to the officers who served under him, and to another officer who was on the other side. Re ferrinE to the narrative. Captain Brain said:
 Peterborough starts out with false hood in claiming to be a Virginian by birth He was born under the Union Jack. and nevt: saw Virginia until Ne late unpleasantness. He was then looR cd upon with suspicion, so far as his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bit ters. It regulates the system. promotes good appetite. sound sleep and cheerful spirits. adv-wed- fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
Steamboat Excursions
 To Mobile.

The Peoples Line of Steamers offer cheap excursion rate of $90O for round trip ticket to Mobile, Ala, via steamer City of Mobile" Meals and berths in cluded. Accommodation first class Cabin equipped with electric fans and lights. The cheapest and incest trip out of Mont gomery, One week to make round trip, or return tickets good until Sept list, Steamer scheduled to leave Montgomery every Tuesday D. m. For further par ticulars apply to
 TN. MOORE, V. p. and 6. M,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

Mrs :. B. Wool. Troy. r. esiden1 Ala bama Division. U. D. C.; EditOr-in-ch.ef. Mas. :. Asa RountIre, ,' ni"Isnani. Shap- Hrs Harvey E. Jones: Historian. Hts
 tOrical Editor.
 our Fallen Heroes: The manner of their death was the crownins glory of their
 DIRECTORY.
 PreBtdent-Mrs. F. $. Wood, Troy.
 Honorary Lresident-Mrs. sa'Iie c. JoneA
 Camden.
 \ Ffrst Vice Pr .sident-Mrs. Rose Garianl
 Lewis. Birmingham
 Second vice Presidcnt-Mra O. W. Tay- Reccriing Secretary Mrs B. B. Ross Corresponding secretary-Mrs. James All Treasurel-Mr.. J. N. Thompson. Tus-
 cumbia.
 IHissor,an.Ms Harvey E. Jones' Spring Res.strar-Mlss Elma Holland. Scale.
 cHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Commtttee-Miss M E Bullock. ,fonumen al Ccmmittee-Mrs. L. c. Daw- |, , Children of the confederacy-Mr. '.
 Wood. Troy.
 Fillmore. Montgomery.
 The last meeting of the Sophie Bibb Chapter before adjourning for the sum mer was pleasantly spent with Mrs. F. c. Taylor, Vice President. After the regular business was transacted. the fol- lowing letters was read which no doubt will be of great interest not only to our own members, but to all Daughters of the U. D. C.:
 Information had been asked by our President. Mrs. Dexter about a cross of honor that was now in her possession. as before the day appointed for bestowal the vetetan had gone to join his com rades in the Great Beyond
 2S9 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta. Ga.
 May Sth. 1903 My Dear Mrs. Dexter-You have asked me a very difficult question. It is my opinion that the Cross belongs to his nearest descendant (male); yet a ques- 9ion will be raised on that point has in fact been raised. I must again consult a lawyer. I shall do so. and shall in- form you accordingly.
 With kinds regards yours.
 s. E. Gabbett. Custodian. It was decided that in the Fall the ment when We hope fo realize a hand
 Mrs. Andrew H. McNeel.
 Corresponding Secretary. Union Springs Chapter U. D. c. The last meeting of our Chapter was held with Mrs. s. T. Frazer and many things of importance to our work dis cussed. Having had for some time urgent appeals to place headstones over the departed heroes in the Alabama lot at Stonewall Jackson cemetery. in Win chester. Va. the Daughters recently. with the help of some of our patriotic citizens, conceived the plan of having a game of baseball between the Fats and Leans of the town. This we did and realized a good sum.
 The following from The Christian Oberserver partly explains the work The beauty of the cemetery is only marred by the condition of the Alabama and Arkansas lots. The wooden head boards. painted white and placed at each grave in 1885, are rapidly decaying and 1t will not be long before they will all disappear It is hoped that the people of these States will do as all other States have done put up suitable head stones. and as most of them have done, erected a monument or shaft"
 Miss Russell who has the work in sharge there writes us that here are beventy-one graves in the lot two have headstones placed there by a Union Springs Veteran, Captain E. T. Randle This leaves sixty-nine unprovided for bhe further states that if the entire
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
United DNuShterC
 0 The Confederacy.

number are placed that it can be done for $2.90 each, the regular price being s. We are this week sending out let ters to the presidents of all Chapters telling them If they will give $4 each the Union Springs Chapter will give the re- mainder. something near $7O. Now sincerely trust every Chapter in the State will respond promptly and willing ly as this offer is only open until August It Is a good time to honor our departed dead there, and every Alabamian and Daughter should feel a pride in this, and no longer let Alabama lag behind in thls patriotic undertaking.
 MrsM1. c. Lawrence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

|Nnt;nne The small things |lNOtiVhosthat enter into the details of your correct and comfortable dressing, little things that you can't do without. Read this list. see how savingly you may purchase an endless supply.
 Remnants of Embroidery |Edging and lace in daintiest and prettiest patterns at about 1-Ioth their original value.
 Kid Curriers', I dog to a package, were LOG packa ge now ? for. sc
 Back Combs that were 35c to soc at. LOG
 Back Combs that were 25c and zoe at-.-... .5c
 Finishing Bralds that were Ioc, now ? for. SC
 Hair Pins that were 2sc dog, now the dog. sc
 Darning Eggs that were 6c. now. 24C
 Gloves; Jersey silk gloves "The Amsterdam" in white and black, sizes 5I-2 and 6 only, were SO cents pair now. W........ 25C
 Chatelaine Bags. bags that were 75c and 90 cents at .. ..27c
 Bags that were $I.25 and $I.So, .S7C \ N, | hone 5OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
Ladies Wrappers.

White Lawn wrappers, slightly soiled and mussed were $I.25, $I.5o and SAc S2. at. cVS
 White lawn wrappers. slightly soiled and mussed that were $4. 25 and C1 E0 SAYS at :. .Vi.0V
 CoIored Lawn Wrappers trimmed in ruffles around collar and deep ruffle 7OrI Ion skirt were $I, at. .i7VI
 Colored Wrappers of Lawn and Percale trimmed in ruffles and beading QOr were $I.5o at. .o1S|
 Hosiery. Lisle and Cotton hose fancy or plain were 35e 1Oc at .HCI
 Lisle hose in colors 2Sc and black were Go at. OcS .Chidren's Ribbed, seam-EcI less hose were r5c at .OS
 Mitts.
 Jersey silk Mitts in elbow lengths. black and 30r white. were soc ..... o/S
 Jersey Silk Mitts in 3-4 length. blackand white, AOr Weae 6sc at ....... T/S
 Silk Lace Mitts in I-4I 1 eng IS, black and AOc white. were o5c at -. nv
 Silk Lace. Mitts in 3-4I lengths, black and 7Or were $1.oo at. s7S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
Children's White Dresses.

White Lawn dresses trim med in tucks and CT 7S lace that were $2.o8 Vi'ic
 White Lawn dresses, trimmed in embroidery, tucks. beading and ribbon, Drop lawn skirt att @ on tached were $4.5o. ~I' ~
 White Chiffon Dresses elaborately trimmed in tucks and lace, white satin ribbon. were $8.5o GS S0 at. ........ ... ..V0'~V
 Point de Soite Dresses elaborately trimmed in white satin ribbon. lace in sertion and edging CQ E0 were $J2. 90 at. Vo'0V
 Childrens Colored Dress es. Dresses of Percales, Gingham and Lawn, sizes from I too years were 1Sr 25c to 3oc at. ..... AVS
 Dresses Of Lawn and Bingham sizes from ? to 7 years were soc to Goo 29C at,................-./S al /S
 Dresses of Lawn, Ging- ham and Madras all colorS, sizes from to 10 yrs. hlc were $I to $I.25 at. U7G -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

cHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Committee-Miss M. 2. Bullock. Eufaula- !fonumeu al Ccmmittee-Mrs. L. c. Daw- son, Montgomery. Children of the Confederacy-Mrs. '. l. Wood. Troy. Chapter Extension Committee-Mre. F. H. Fillmore. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

Mrs, (. 5. Wool. Troy. r. ssidenl Ala barna Division. U. D. C., Editor-in-Ch.ef. < Mas. :. Asa kOunure. i'i nImshani. Shap-
 ~ ter Edito@ xirp Harvey E. Jones. Historian. Hls-
 torical Editor. Our Fallen Heroes: '.The manner of their death was the crowning glory of their uves. ."-Jefferson Davis
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05

wooden cup containing Sandsoap, and
two or three other things supposed to
, be appropriate to the masculine toilet
Unfortunately the joke missed fire the
packages going astray and that is why
the damsel's gift is now on exhibition.
toget Their with her letter, which accom-
panied it, at the Postoff1ce Department.
There was another joker, a man in
this case, who had been thrown over by
a young woman of Fifth avenue, New
York. When the cards were out for her
marriage to a rival, he sent to her by
mail a life-size co1ored baby made of
calico. She Indignantly refused to re-
ceive it, and so it found it's way to the
Limbo of Lost Things"
The girl was surely lucky to have
got rid of such a lover, whose sense of
humor was about on a par with that of
another person who sent to his lady
love letter written on a board four feet
long. There was ninety cents postage
due on it when 1t arrived, and she very
properly declined to pay it.
Probably intended as an insult was
a jawbone without any wrapper adj
dressed to a man named Burke at
Waterville, N. Y, though there was
nothing on it except the address, writ
ten on the bare bone. with a postage
stamp. 1t got there all right, but the
addressee would not accept it.
Yet another joke, and a heavy enc,
was an ordinary brick. done up IN pa
per and sealed and lacking about a
dollars worth of postage, which the re-
cipient refused to supply. A pigs tail,
attached by a ribbon to a card, went
wrong somehow in the post-a mis-
fortune, inasmuch as it must have
had some occult significance, possibly
derisiVe.
Opium pipes, packages of refined
opium, bottles of stuff thrown up by
the Charleston earthquake, firecrack-
ers, kitchen utensils, carpenters tools,
horns and other musical instruments,
help to compose the remarkable col
lection described. OF pistols and
knives there is a great variety. One
six-shooter, with every chamber loaded
and at full cock, was addressed to
a woman in Springfield, but perhaps,
fortunately for her, could not be found.
There are 500 worth of gold nuggets
awaiting a claimant. Ditto, a human
ear. addressed to a Philadelphia doctor,
which he would not receive and the
scalp of an Indian woman with long
black hair, are among the gruesome
contributions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
Muslin Underwear.

The most remarkable bargains in MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR. Not tn cheap kind, but the
best at a small price
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
ODD THINGS IN THE MAIL.
Snakes Have Been Found, as Well
as Revolver With the Hammer Up.

Snakes Have Been Found, as Well
as Revolver With the Hammer Up.
From the Boston Herald.
What might be called a Limbo of
Lost Things" has been established by
Uncle Sam at the Postoffice Depart
ment. 1t is repository for all objects
that go astray on the earth-of articles,
more exactly speaking, which are
found in the mails, unbelievable for
one reason or another. Many of them
are wrongly addressed, while others
are confiscated because unavailable"
under the law.
The collection numbers not far from
oVVOo specimens, which, viewed as a
whole, present to the mind a vivid no.
uon of the variegated character of the
merchandise transmitted through the
agency of the postal system in this
country.
among the curios thus captured, and
no" placed on exhibition for the
amusement of the public, are razors,
uark lanterns. false teeth, pack of
cards. poker chips, hair curriers', gar
ters pads for the hips and bust, boxes
1l bunion plasters. trusses, electric
let let hypodermic syringes, artificial
yes imitation whiskers, coffin plates
ana wig or two.
=, Feople will persist in sending through
sile mails live stock of various kinds,
paLucularly reptiles, such as alligators
ana snakes. One day not very long
so so seventeen snakes were found i'll
o onT package-among them a rattler
oeht feet long, one of the biggest ever
ga oFeplured, with nine rattles on the end
OF his tail
- IN the confusion caused by the dis
INSURE of the contents of the parcel
, we OF the serpents, a three-foot adder,
, ,ne ITS escape unobserved, and three
"eeks later the dead letter office was
y, III stir by the temperance of
"i ~, varmint" from beneath a desk.
&, mere is a large two-story glass case
a. me postal museum, completely fill
~ ~ with reptiles, stuffed in alcohol,
"HIch have turned up in the mails at
FTIIIous times. Tourists who go to
iorIda are fond of sending small alli
eIgluIs home in this way, sometimes
i've i've From Arizona they forward ella
lcioHsters and horned toads, while giant
~ edes and unpleasant looking ia
n- ulas are always considered appro-
~ ate gifts for shipment by post. Many
NJ tnese animals are sent abroad by
seople who look upon them as affording
icI cturesque illustration of the Amer
'can fauna
sh me Of the most notable curios is
Ia ,'9 wing set sent by a Pittsburg young
~. TO young man in whom she was
ba,,' ested. 1t consisted of a razor with
HI HI or its edge broken off, a shaving
usn formed of beer jerker and
S''Sa OF straws for bristles, a small
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
Puzzle in Fable Form.
From the Smart Set.

An American heiress was wooed by
a foreign prince, who urgently be-
sought her to become his wife In
order to test the sincerity of his love
she asked: will you still marry me
if l give away all my money for char
ity and become as poor as yourself?"
The prince considered awhile and
then responded: Yes. provided you
will still marry me if I renounce my
title and become a plain, republican
person like yourself"
Query: Did she agree to his propo-
sition?
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05

% Ladies' Shirt Waist Dresses, made
of Fancy Figured Lawn, Striped Per-
Gale, trimmed with colored bands.
Waists nicely tucked, former price
g. %l,0V, now ..------.-. s.--.--.
40 Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits, of White
Madras and Fancy Polka Dot Duck,
new tucked Waists and latest shape
Skirts, nicely made and trimmed,
former price $3.50, reduced to ......
80 Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits, made of
Mercerized Chambray, Madras, Cot
ton, Etamine, nicely tucked Waist,
same trimmed with large buttons,
new full flare Skirts. reduced from
$500 and $3.50 to Observation-Disclosures.
% Foulardine Shirt Waist Suits, per-
feet imitation of the genuine article,
White Lawn Dresses. handsome Lin
en- Suits with Cluny Lace Inserting.
Pin Dot Fine White Lawn Dresses,
marked to sell $3.50, $3.50, $1,000 and
$1,000, for choice Observation-Disclosures.
200 Solid Blue Duck Skirts, stylish, full
flare flounce, former price 89c, re-
duced TO .....................
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05

Laundry Bags, all colors and sizes,
Printed Pillow Tops latest subjects
Stamped and Tinted Pillow Tops
Sofa Pillows, already made embroidered in
the best Wash Silk
Stamped and Plain Linen Tray Covers, with
hand-drawn work borders
Oval Shape Table Mats in Damask, Mummy
and drawn work Lin ems hemstitched and
fringed
Linen Center Pieces stamped and plain with
hemstitched and drawn work borders, sizes
from 6x6 to 54x54.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
PARASOLS.

Childrens Fancy and Solid Color Para
soils reduced for this sale to Csc, 35c, 7E
59c, and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
Misses Solid Color and Fancy Silk Par
asols plain and ruffled, reduced for a. e
this sale to CSC, $1.25, and ............. PIs
for % ths sale Gs' to PaFa and
Splendid lot of Womens Fancy Para
soils, plain and trimmed, all colors,
including White, reduced for this sale q &
10 T~sS
They are worth up to $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
Women'S Suits,
Skirts, Costumes, Etc.

Are reduced now to such low figures that no
one should hesitate buying now and we pos
itively say that the price on this will never
be any lower, so no use waiting, buy now
while you have a chance to pick from a good
assortment
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05

O-NOGANN Lam MOI III cheap klnQ, Out Cle
best at small price.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers. hem and o.
lucAS ............................ ~
Ladies' Drawers, hemstitched, Cam *
brio rutt1e NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
Endless Variety Styles. Cambria and
Muslin Lace and Embroidery trim 16r
med and hemstitched ruffles ......... &~~
Ladies Skirt length Chemise. trimmed no.
with lace rutf1es the skirt ....... tn
Mother Hubbard Gowns, Ladies and
Children. good Muslin, with ruffle at 0E~
neck and sleeves ........,....,........ ZOC
Corset Covers, high and low neck e
plain and embroidery trimmed 49,. OC
Children's Drawers. excellent muslin, 20
hem and tucks, &c, SC. and ........... nc
Children's Drawers, hemstitehed ruff fE
fe, best muslin, all sizes to IL years ICC
Ten styles Dainty Cambria and Main
sock Corset Covers, val lace Point de
Paris, lace and embroidery trimmed En-
sizes "a to A. Values up to 75c - JUG
Chldrens Percale Dresses, one lot En~
values up to Csc. Nicely trimmed. OVG
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose all
SAFE four our p shs' for regular ioo, TINS Csc
Boys and Girls Fast Black Ribbed
Hose any style, ribbed double heel
%o f pair knee a5e s Tefh p sf this sale 15
Womens Black Cob Web Gauze Lisle
Hose positively fast. You can't tell
them from the SOC quality price for 9E%
lnIS sale .'.''......... ................. 49,
Womens and Children's Jersey Ribbed e
Vests, sale price ........t.............. ~
Womens Pink, Blue and White Jersey
Ribbed Cotton Vests, tapped neck and
arms, no sleeves, made full special 10%
for this sale .......................... AV(
Womens 35c quality Swiss Ribbed
Vests, also all over Laces Vests usual IN
35c, this sale Observation-Disclosures. lSC
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05

Bureau and Washsta nd Scarfs. all Sizes
stamped and plain, with hemstitched and
drawn work borders.
Baby Pillow Tops already made with en-
broidery ruff1e.
Baby Bibbs, stamped to be embroidered.
Brown Linen Table Covers stamped and
embroidered all sizes, round and square.
Bureau and Sideboard Scarfs in dark Linen,
stamped and embroidered with linen lace finish.
beautiful line of Renaissance Pieces in
Scarfs, Mats and Squares. Ali sizes.
Stamped Linen Center Pieces. all sizes to
be embroidered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
Kitchen, Dining Room and
Other Household Necessifi,

Are offered now at a very small outlay
Two-Burner Gas Cooking Stove, we'll no
worth $1.50. This sale ............. zoe
s Six u9 Ths saEsrf per T fOdt c
Step Ladder, made of we'll seasoned
lumber. regular price zoe per foot Hr
This sale, per foot .................. ICC
Porch or Lawn Settees made of Hard
rG Special 5s1 D gaIss $3.50 Tni. sale as 89c
ELSEWHERE rS This s so fo you pay ioo SC
150-112- piece American Porcelain Din
ner Sets. decorated in Azure Blue
Royal Purple and Green, real value Q 90
$1,000. This sale .................. QOsTO
56-piece Tea Sets to match above men sa
4 iiS1sd ,s decorations: real value $3.50 1898
Extra Large Round Clothes Hamper
s s5s TSs top Sale S1a bottom real value SIPS
's Special siAs oval Laundry Baskets 25c
Ruby Colored and Opalescent Night
Lamps, regular Csc value. This ~
sale long they last at - I(CI
12-quart Agate Dish Pans regular 1E
price 29c. This Sale .............. IOC
Vari-Colored Lemonade Sets consist
ing of Pitcher, Glasses and Tray M
regular SIPS and $3.50 Sets. This sale NC
Boz box 90 Sheets Of Best Fly Paper per 39c
Carlsbad China Goldbanded Cup and IN
Saucer ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IVC
Extra Heavy 14-quart Galvanized Wa
ter Pals. real value 39c. This sale IL
25c
Half-Gallon Pressed Glass Water
tltcneTS
f5c
Thin Leadblown Water Tunblers
handsomely etched four designs, reg
ular price Use. This sale, per Dozen
sec. -
Medium size. we'll made Picnic, Lunch K
or Market Baskets. 29c and up 2RnB
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-05
The Best Furniture

Made Is Offered Now at the Very Lowest
Prices.
Embossed Leather Seat ROCKER in
Golden Oak Mahogany Finished.
Strongly constructed with iron rodded Gf 90
arms. Usual price $780, Great value VI sO|
CAMP STOOLS. Folding Stools, sub
stantially made with Heavy Canvas 10
Top. The SOC kind Now .......... III
Handsome large GENTLEMEN
COMFORT RATTAN ROCKER full
i S0i ;s Eek ao% s"d Arms Usually sold ST. SO
SCREENS. Full size 3-fold Screens
. MlsR a sss9rted filling. Usual value 69c
Solid Golden Oak DINING CHAIRS,
nice design, has seat, brace
arms with three stretchers in front
Customary price $100, wonderful val EO<
ue at .........ss.....s's..-