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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
The DnIyduIIierS.
New York III

New York Times.
AS might naturally be expected. William
Nj. Chase. the artist. knows a great many
young persons of that artistic temperament
which dreams a lot more than il does.
Among these Is a young woman who can
write stories and young man who can
paint pictures. one day Mr.. Chase. who ex-
emplifies the fact that genius is half labor,
was talking to the young man about his
dreaming abilities. and mentioned the young
woman as another one going along the same
primrose path OF dalliance.
I'D like to meet her. said the young
man. unabashed. Wont you introduce me ?
I want that SORT Of artistic temperament in
the woman l marry.
..Of course L will" replied Mr.. Chase.
sarcasticalIy. cit would be a great combi-
nation. and you could be everlastingly busy
illustrating the stories she doesn't write
with the pictures you don't paint"
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IN. p. CHAPMAN. Adjutant General.
LOST TO HISTORY.
Thus was Memorial day created, but the
name of the man who suggested 1t is lost to
history. General Chapman was unable to re-
call the name and he must remain an I'M
known benefactOr. Gen. ]. 3. Murray. of
New York. just before his death. claimed
that he was the man who suggested the idea
OF Memorial day to General Logan. But
General Chipman's testimony is positive to
the effect that the suggestion came from an
unknown German soldier who carried a
musket in defense OF the Union cause
Previous 10 1868 there had been decoration
or soldiers graves In ar informal manner
but II was not until the year named that
Memorial day ceremonies were officially
recognized by the Grand Army and the peo-
pie az large.
While the suggestion for Memorial day is
understood 10 have come from the German
custom OF placing flowers on the graves of
soldiers. the formal observance originated
in the United States. This beautiful custom
has now reached across the water, and Is
understood 70 a greater or less extent in
many foreign countries. On the 30th OF MAY
IN Ed.nborotown, Scotland, the people meet
ard lay flowers upon the graves OF the vet
Grams or the war OF the rebellion who have
responded TO taps" over there. Great prep
aratIons are being made for the observance
Of the day this year.
The story OF how the Edinburgh people be-
came interested ir the flower memorial is
most pathetic. 4 Scottish boy. McEwan by
name. came 20 the United States at the
breaking out OF the civil war. lie enlisted
and when the war was over went back to
Scotland. married. met with misfortune and
finally died Ia Edinburgh. His wife was too
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chimney, or sixteen persons seven score
each TO the same height During the sew
enty years of a mans life this marvellous
little pump, without single moments rest.
night or day, discharges the enormous
quantity of Us $50 tons of blood.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11
WERE SECRETLY MARRIED.
Barron-olopton NuptiaIs Known to
But a rev.

Barron lopton Nupttals Known to
But q rev.
6oottsboro, Jan, H. Especially The
friends Of Curtis Barron ana Allss Nme
CioDton were very much surprised this
week to learn that tney were BscretIy
married In Bort kayns last July. Aar.
barron left for Huntsville Iast Saturday
morning and Miss CIopton followed at
o:SO Saturday evening. Mr. Barron in a
few days wrote to q friend here as above
stated. Miss Clopton 10 the beautiful
daughter OF r. w. Clopton a prominent
attorney of this place. At present the
young couple are residing In huntsville.
Thursday at $50 .. m. at the home OF
the bride In eoottSDoro. Miss aary Pur-
cell Hunt and Nr. john kSeroO Hewlett
were united in marriage, Rev. 8. ]. Far
r4sh omotatIng. Inc ceremony was beau
uful and impressive. the minister follow
ing in full the prescribed form OF the
ritual including the ring service, during
winch Mrs, Gregory with delicate touch
rendered 'sMoaILaLton." The presents
WsPe numerous and beautiful, II was
without doubt one of the most beautiful,
weddings ever witnessed in ScottsDoro.
John Beard OF goottSboro and Miss RIv.
ers Walsh, daughter OF Mr.. T. %. Walsn,
of near here, were united in marriage
Saturday last while sitting in a buggy on
the pike, Rev. Charles Starkey oniciatinE.
Mr.. Beard Is the Junior member of Beard
Bros. of this place. Miss Walsh Is a
charming young lady and Is greatly ad-
mired by all.
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Got Verdict for IS 600.

Decatur, Jan. 1O.-(Special) MRS. Joseph
Lawrence was given a verdict Of $4,000
In the Circuit Court here today against
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company for the killing of her husband
while in the employ of the company as
switchman three years ago. She sued for
10000 The case has been to the Supreme
Court and was sent back here. The rail-
road company will appeal again.
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INCREASED CAPITAL.
Electric Railway Between Alabama
City and Alfalfa.

Electric Railway Between Alabama
City and Alfalfa.
Gadsden, Jan. 10.-(Special 1.-THE Gads-
den, Alabama City and Alfalfa Railway
Company has increased its capital stock
from 100000 to $4,000 in accordance with
resolution unanimously adopted at a
recent stockholders meeting. This is the
Gaesoen Electric Railway. and 1t is sup
posed that the Increase in capital stock
means an enlargement of the system.
Congressman John L. Burnett has in
troduced bill In the House of Represen-
tatives authorizing r r.. Ashbury and
associates to use the water power at
locks !, and 3, on the Coosa River The
bill carries with 1t the right to dam the
river, provided navigation is not OBJ
structed. Mr.. Ashbury was here this
week In consultation with Ed Green
owner of the property adjacent to the
locks, and secured an option on the prop
erty for G. H. Cutting 6 Co., contractors
of Worcester, Mass. 1t is understood
here that company will be formed to
take over the interest of Mr.. Green with
the purpose of developing the Coosa on a
grand scale.
The Etowh County Medical Society
held its annual meeting Wednesday in
this city and elected for the year the
following officers: President J. p. Lam
ders. Hokes Bluff: vice-President, II. l..
Ison. Gadsden; Secretary and Treasurer
e. s. Jones, Gadsden.
Congressman Burnett is in the city from
Washington and stated that he had sue
ceeded In securing fourteen rural free de-
livery routes for this district Two
routes in this county will run from
Keenes and Mountainsboro. The new
routes will be established by February
LIST. Congressman Burnett has succeeded
in securing fifty-one rural routes for his
district
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11

No public document bearing King Ed
wards signature is ever carried by post
men, though the Kings private letters
are usually instructed to the ordinary
post. Wherever the King may be two
Kings messengers or more leave Lon
don every day bearing official papers that
his majesty must deal with Immediately.
Thus the King is kept busy and sometimes
overworked. even on his holiday trips.
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the night, after which he rifed the cash
register and took flight to Decatur.


The largest corporation In Madison
County. as shown by the license tax col
lectcns, II the Dallas Manufacturing
Company. which has a capital stock of
N,l5o.000. The license required of this
corporation by the State is $3.50. The Mer-
rimac Manufacturing Company will take
first place with capital of 100000 or
more when new mills are completed as
planned.
Pilgrim Enoampment No. b. I. o. o. F..
elected the following officers last night:
NJ. C. Swain. Chief Patriarch: w. F.
Hall. Senior Warden; A. C. Haupt, Ju-
nior Warden; B. F. Brown, Scribe; c. A.
Williams. Treasurer; Joseph H. Sloss.
High Priest; William Mitchell Repre-
sentative.
Precinct meetings were held throughout
Madison County today to elect delegates
to road convention In this city next
Saturday The convention VIII promul-
gate a plan for the rebuilding and MAIN
tenance Of the county pike system, either
by the establishment of toll gates or the
issue of bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11

montgomery Advertiser. "
SMALL investors make big profits; the John
]. Ryan Co. Breeding Farm, Bookmakius
enterprise and General Turf specuiations'
" on investments Of $50 and upwards; in
e cs0. In THIS S.ss snos have s9sd
money from the general public; John J.. Ryan
recently purchased controlling interest IN thu
City Race Course justly one q sss
finest mile tracks in America. whore he opened
his race meeting on Dec. Goth. TO run the
daily from seven to ten books at his Newport
track and also operates the TUXEDO Pool
Room" Eleventh and Brighton sts.. Newport.
In this section Of the country; MFR. Ryan IN
tends purchasing complete racing circuit,
and on Dec. 10th. at the meeting ct the Glib
prise on the turf world when he re-organized
the American Turf Congress, and granted dates
to Ave different race tracks and i the general
Co. own one Of the best equipped breeding
farms in the country known IS the Elkton
stSck Farm; situated Ct Elktcn Cecil County ny
q co. have a number Of high ciassed brood
Ssy oan s 81 az
figures; now this breeding farm. together with
the bookmaking enterprise. and the race track
makes make this Company the strongest Of its kind
In the world; the unusual size Of the purses
at the Newport track draws the fastest
and best horses in this country. and the sue
cess OF the continuous meeting at Newport.
KY. Is beyond all expectation: some people
may doubt the company's ability 10 pay
per cent weekly, but an investigation OF the
companys financial strength and method VIII
convince the most scepticai: q handsome book
let. containing full Information regarding the
companys method, its entire plan, and any
further information an investor should desire.
will be sent free upon receipt OF your name
and address: do not neglect the greatest money
making opportunity you have ever had Ad-
dress all Communications to John J. Ryan q
Co., St. Louis, Mo. "
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11
POULTRY AND PET STOCK.
Annual Exhibition at Huntsville
Comes to a Close.


Huntsville an. II. Especial. 1.-THE an
nuaI exhibition Of the Alabama Poultry
and Pet Stock Association closed last
night, The exhibition was a success
financially and in every other way. The
members OF the Association held a meet
ing last night and the following officers
we're elected for the Year, Charles III -.
Pulley, Presidents James r. Stevens, Jr..
-Presidentj John L. Hay, Secretary
and Treasurer n. B. Lansden, Superin-
tendsnt. Dogs and flowers will be includ-
ed as entries for the next exposition,
Richard Waldemar, a young carriage
painter, was arraignad in the County
OeUrt yesterday afternoon on a charge Of
larceny and, after pleading guilty, was
sentenced 70 serve . term Of zoe days In
the coal mines. WAidsnaar concealed
bimsslf 10 e3ls gtSgall Hotel baF aad 70.
NAMED untA the place WIS closed Tor
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Closing Out Sale. Klein & Co.
See Advertisement.
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FINANCIAL

MONEY TO LEND-S3o. 600 on improved
MSntgomery real estate: legal rate; easy terms:
M Commissions. ]. NJ w. Crawford At a.
ace, Of Fred s. Ball. First National BUILDING.
vyANTED-To invest small amount In real
estate OF paying investment, direct frorn
owner Address, giving price and location
NJ A.. care Advertiser ~
MONEY, money. money 10 burn: We would
rather loan It. however small loans q sDo-
eiaIty. Warren 4 FaTriss. aa-tf
MONEY! MoNEY!-In small amounts 10 loan
on city and suburban property on abort dime
at moderate cost; repayment IN in1talllnenio u
suit borrower. The State Abstract Co, III
Perry at sud
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FOR HENr.-Ffvs rooms and bathroom with an
modern improvements; possession can be given
at cnce; within blocks OF postoffios. Address
A. J.. care Advertiser. "
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REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
J. +. Roberts.
Real Estate and Insurance.
~ Commerce Street.


For sale.
have several small Investments IN resi-
dence property which will pay from 10 10 n
per cent gross. located on nice streets ana
good neighborhooda.
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WANTED.

WANTED-Cash buyers for our 24-pound
sacks Of flour at Csc; the best that can be
made. The Crescent Grocery, Monroe St /
wANTED-To rent, modern 6 or 7-rooua fur
nished or unfinished house In good neiRhbor-
hood; IL satisfactory. will pay good rent.
Chandler & Douglass.
WANTED-Every little girl who sees this to
write me; l viii send her a beautiful doll
bonnet, any color and size, for 22c postpaid: :
they are little beauties. Address The Doll
Bonnet Lady, Bonham, Tex.
wANTED-cash buyers for our 24-pouna
sacks OF -four at $50; the best that can be
made. The Crescent Grocery, Monroe st.
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AccTpENr YNsuRANoH.

sAEF0LD writes accident insurance Ease,
a's~s hnass hsllaiAs so
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

PARTNER wanted with $1,000 TO take ac-
tive interest in an established business, prom
Using profitable results. Address Business, care
Montgomery Advertiser. ~
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Mrs. w. H. Monk. Jr.. and little
daughter Katherine left this evening for
Atlanta to visit Mrs. Rhodes.
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Mrs. J. C. Beam OF Atlanta gave din
ner this evening, in honor Of Miss Gardne
Of Waco, Texas. who is the guest of tn
Misses Glennon.
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$1,000 cash win bay piscs Of property
which pays 10 Per cent. Rross. Fine oppor-
tunity for quick buyer.
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Mobile societv NeWa.

The sudden death Of Mr.. Archibald 8.
Hall yesterday morning is the second
blow In that family IN less than a month
Tires weeks ago his son Henry, just en-
tering into manhood, was taken away,
and now comes the irreparable loss Of the
father and head Of the family. The
sympathy Of the community goes out to
the stricken ones. Mr.. Hall who was
the eldest SON Of Mrs. A, ~, Hail, was
loved By all who came in contact with
rim. He was genial, jovial, always
ready with word and Jest and Q true
GsV0tsd friend. son and husband, his
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The Athelstan Club german led by Mr.
L. c. Dorgan. will be given Monday
evening at the club.
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Miss Evelyn Tate, who has been tn
guest Of Mrs. D. d. Huger lett today 70
her home in Memphis.
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wANrED-s1TUATIoN.

wANTED-Position a. stenographer by young
lady; has had experience; can give references:
no objection to leaving city. Address Stenog-
rapher. care Advertiser.
wANTED-Position By competent man. whole
sale or retail dry goods any kind mercan-
tile business; sober; best Of references. Samuel
A. Cloyde. 3I3 Dexter Ave.
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Eor<3tent.
The finest OFFICES IN the city e tne most
reasonable price. consisting Of three roons 81
second floor, two fronting on commeros 81
doctors or dentists
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One or two manufacturing sites ct ne
sonabls prices and on terms to suit purchaser.
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Mrs. A. M. Bullock and Miss Virginia
Bullock will arrive Tuesday to he the
guests for several weeks of Rev. and
Mrs. Matthew Brewster.
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Mrs. Imogene Little will entertain tn
Doasyouplaess Club next Friday.
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wANTED-Agreeable man with $1,000 cash
for connection with good reliable business:
strictly high grade and legitimate; the very
best opening; safe investment; $4,000 per year
City. "
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FOR RENT-sToREs.

FOR RENT-Store No. 1872 ~ Perry D., I'M
der CIenuore Hotel; nice, light store: sanitary
connection. water. etc; cheap to right tenant
ZirkIe & Moore. 10
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Captain H. L. Pettus left Thursday
night after q visit Of a few days to his
old home. Mrs. Pettus viii remain q
month with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. D. Barker.
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Nice broom dwelling for tan dssiazs Dx
Store No. 5 n Court street: vary sAsap
for balance Of year.
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Mrs. D. N. Rea left today for Now
Orleans to spend several weeks with rela-
tives.
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The Discards will meet, on Wednesday
with Miss Eolin0 Russell.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11

FOUR Per cent. and over earned weekly on
investment Of fifty dollars and upwards In one
Of the most profitable modern cooperative
ers in all parts Of the country: this 10 an OPP
portunity to place your idle capital in an es-
tablished business that win net you greater
returns than any form OF Investment before
the public; your money at your command at
all times; subscriptions acknowledged by GER
tincate OF deposit; for full particulars send for
booklet Demarest q Co., Caxton Bldg, Chi
cago, Ill. "
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-11

Matt Sloan left tl1ts afternoon for sohen-
eotady. N. Y. where he Is employed as an
electrical engineer of the General Electric
Company. He Is the youngest son of the
lamented Matt Sloan, late chief OF the
Mobile fire department, and had been Wis
iting his mother during the holidays
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The Misses Glennon viii hold a recep-
ton Sunday evening from to IL. They
will be assisted In receiving by Miss
Gardner, Miss Jennie Nee Austih and
Miss Lola Belle Gould.
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Mrs. Fanny Pollard is the guest Of
Mrs. J, 8. Billups.
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The Desmond Social Club. composed OF
young people resident in Oakdale. SUI
burb Of this cnty, last night eno1yeo =
delightful dance. The affair was held IN
OakdaIa Hall
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Julia Edwards. colored. was arrested
By Detectives Lacey and brown for
wholesale pilfering from the residence OF
her employer. f. p. Davis. on state
Street. In her house was found several
bottles of wine, glasses, towels and other
household effects. Julia win appear be-
fore the Recorder. -
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CIGAR statesmen wanted; experience unnee-
essary; good pay. =. Manuel Company. Sta
ton J. New York City. sat
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George Mercer Of Montgomery, Dave
Martin OF Savannah, Ga, and ames
Nichols of Mobile left this afternoon over
the Louisville and Nashville for the Pre-
sidio, near San Francisco, TO join the
United States regulars. The young men
enlisted at the local recruiting station.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Price will give
large reception next week, Thursday,
January 18th from 8 to o'clock in honor
of Mrs. W. c. Kelly, one OF December
brides. and Miss Elizabeth Kelly.
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In the Recorders Court this morning
Judge McAleer. on preliminary examine
ton, femahded to jail without the henent
of bail two negroes, ohm Belts ana
Evangelist Minis. The first named -
charged with murder and the latter with
being an accessory. The victim. Fealey
Mccoy, a negro, was killed one night
last week ON the wharf at the foot OF
Dauphin Street
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wANTED-BoARDERs; RooMERs.

TWO gentlemen or couple can secure nice room
with board; modern conveniences. Address Box
| 4o5. 7
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Miss Ruth Bush, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Bush. who has been In Ger
many for several months improving her
voice, sailed Thursday for home. Mr..
Bush will go to New York this week
to meet her.
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THREE per cent. per week on Investments
manager; deposits can be withdrawn on de-
mand; send for booklet. United Turf and In
yestment Co., 2o3 Fullerton Bldg. St Louis:
Mo. w
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Marriage licenses were issued out OF the
Probate Court this week to the following
write couples: T. w. Brunson and Alice
c. Gregg, Joseph Otto Muscat and Dora
H. Henry, Thomas A. Gillespie and Mary
NJ Powe, Peter Antoine and Lillian q.
seibert, George Heustis Fonde and Mary
Crawford. George r. Murray and Marie
z. Twycross. Five negro couples were
also granted licenses to wed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
ARRANGEMENTS AT SIOUX FALLS

SIOUX FALLS. S. d.. April A.
President Roosevelt will spend Easter
Sunday in this city Out of Difference
to the presidents regard for Sunday
as day of rest no arrangements have
been made for public exercises, and
it is not expected that the city will see
much of him except as he goes and
comes between the hotel and the
church. Nevertheless the city will
decorate in honor of the distinguish
ed guest and some effort will be made
to have him consent to drive about
the city and a luncheon with some of
Sioux Falls representative citizens.
The president will remain here un-
til $3.50 Monday morning. when his
train will depart for Yankton. From
Yankton to Edgeley the run will be
made over the Milwaukee road stop
ping at Mitchell and Aberdeen. Far
go will be reached over the Northern
Pacific at an early hour Tuesday
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
INDIANA MONUMENTS AT SHILOH

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April A
large party of lndianians will leave
this city tonight for Shiloh where the
Indiana battlefield monuments are to
be dedicated early next week The
party is to be headed by Governor
Durbin and staff and will include
prominent survivors of the famous
battle residing in all parts of the
state. General Lew Wallace will ac-
company the party and be one of the
pricipal speakers at the dedicatory
ceremonies. General Lew Wallace is
the only surviving major general who
fought on either side at Shiloh.
Governor Frazier of Tennessee will
be represented at the dedication by
General George w. Gordon, comman-
der of the Tennessee division of the
United Confederate Veterans. Sec
rotary Root is prevented from being
present by prior engagements and has
delegated Colonel Sanger Assistant
Secretary of War, to represent him