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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Secession Capital Chapter.

The Secession Capital Chapter held its monthly meeting at the home or the President, Mrs. Edward Trimble, on June 8. After the meeting was called to order and the minutes approved, the Chapter entered into quite busy ses- sion of discussion of plans for the sum- mer Each member proposes to remenn- Der the cause during the vacation and to make preparations for a bright cam paign next winter.
 As this was the natal day of our be- loved, President Davis, the evening was spent in commemorating his great name. The room was decorated in the historic flags of the Confederacy. In the arch of the bay window was placed hand some picture of President Davis, draped with the Chapter flag. The exercises were beautiful and inspiring. Mrs. Trim ble made an eloquent talk in introducing the subject. She spoke of the undying love which the Southland has for Davis and how all sfsculd be thankful that God gave to the world such good and noble man. Mrs. Bethea read an interesting article from The Veteran. This was a personal recollection of his kind and gen. tie grandeur. Next on the program was & delightful character sketch read by Mrs. J. G. Finley. Miss Maud Chapman read letter from Davis to the children of the Selma public school. Tn 1t, he gave them some of the noble Christian principles that had guided his life. Af-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

getting too fat to climb Torches As Special Favor he fixed it so Herbert could get Place at the Table.
 It was Proud Moment for the Amateur when he sat in that Distinguished Com pany and began to pick up Hands and then put them down again. The Sheep that walked into Armour's Packing House had the same kind of Chance that Her bert had when he put his Elbow on the Green Cloth and tried to keep from trembling.
 He had been against the one-call-two Boarding House Game where they hand back everything over g, but he was not accustomed to dallying with Friends who took out Pencils and began to figure how much they could get on his Clothes.
 They were the kind that started in to play just about where he left off. The only Reason they didn't kill him with the Ante was because he looked so Good to them that they wanted to keep him in. It was one of the Games that begin to get Ripe about he time the Church Bells are ringing.
 The Trimmers' Union had no way of knowing that they would ever get to him again so they decided to make one Job of it.
 After Herbert had signed up all the Checks and put a Cold Towel on his Head, he began to Roar somewhat and talk about chopping on the all-night Seances.
 You must not Beef" said Cousin Jim. "A True Sport never lets on, even when they unbutton his Shoes"
 "Do you know, I sometimes suspect that I am not qualified to be Hot Dog" said Herbert "I find that l begin to pass away about ? a. m. Perhaps 1t is owing to some Oversight In my Early Training. but notice that after I have taken thousand Drinks, cannot put the Red Ball into the Corner Pocket I have Timid Nature and somehow I cannot learn to whoop the Edge on Pair of Mines I'm afraid that drank too much Rainwater in my Youth. And besides. I got into the Habit of going to Bed. It's a great Blow to my Pride but don't think l am gaited to keep up with the Bellows. Me back to the Cheap Push at the Boarding House.
 Moral-Many are Called, but few deliver the Goods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

and peace and hope and help. Unbeliev- CTS may scoff and cry fake" but heed them not My work has just begun and am saving men.
 The secret of this mighty healing pow CT this marvellous fluid is known to me alone. It is mine to give to whom l will and my works go before me. Doubt not! I ask no man to believe me, but give to every man free this priceless boon and if restores him instantly to perfect health With this marvellous mysterious compound, which I have discovered only after a lifetime devoted to search through all the realms of science, and the archives of the ancients, it Is possible to heal at once the awful sores, clear the com plexion of the copper spots, dry up the mucous patches, heal the ulcers and leave the body clean and healthy and wholesome. With this mysterious com mound no man or woman will ever again be troubled with syphilis or any of it's evil effects.
 Remember 1t matters not what stage vour case may be in. It matters not how long you have had it, how you got 1t or when you got it. It matters not what doctors or scoffers say. This is no ordi- nary drug or medicinal method of treat ment but 1t is the vital life spark itself, and if matters not how many remedies or doctors have failed have repeatedly and instantly cured the worst old cases, heal ed the sores and caused the mucous matches. copper colored spots, and other evidences of this terrible poison to dis appear like magic. My secret compound never fails, and it's cures are lasting; never again are any of my people troubled v.itb syphilis My private address is Dr. q. Sargent Ferris, SO57 Strawn Building. Cleveland. Ohio, and I urge every per Hon suffering from syphilis to send to me and I will forward by first mail, prepaid, a package of my marvellous discovery. My wondrous discovery has startled the world by its miraculous effects. and yet I seek not fame or glory. It sufices me If I may be the humble instrument of Natures greatest power in bringing all men to the enjoyment of perfect health and do it free In the time allotted to me here on earth I shall do all that in my power lies to give my fellow-men the benefit of this great secret and my reward shall be In the knowledge that I have done unto others as I would that others should de unto me. eo5u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Grand Recorder Daughters of Ameri-
 can Independence.


 Miss Kate Fauser, 116 Brewster St., Detroit, Mich, Grand Recorder of Daughters of American Independence, writes:
 Last summer I caught severe cold which settled on my lungs and almost lost my voice and I felt most miserable. I took treatment but nothing did me any good until I took Peruna. One bottle brought me more relief than all the nos trums I had taken, and three bottles cured me completely. For tired and worn out women 1t is a boon."
 Colds are considered one of the neces- sary ills of life. One is liable to catch cold both summer and winter. Very often summer colds prove fatal. They are always dangerous
 A cold 10 the beginning of catarrh. Ii may cause catarrh of any of the internal organs--the head. throat, lungs and stomach. or pelvic organs. A remedy that will cure cold then would cure all these direct effects of colds. Peruna is such a remedy. We have letters from all over the United States attesting to this fact. The poor and rich alike use ard recommend 1t. A book of testimo- nials in the exact words of the writer sent to any address free of charge by The Peruna Medicine Co., Coiumbus, Ohio. -7a
 Treasurer Schiller Club.
 Mrs. B. F. Henderson, Ss2 Grand Ave,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
M0RPH N E Opium, WhiskGy and
 all Drug Habits
Cured without Pain at Your Home
THE BEST OF sANAmoRIUM
 FACILITIES IF DESIRED.

If you are addicted to these habits you can be cured and restored to your former health and visor Withoat pain or the loss crate cost The medicine builds up your health. restores your nervous system to its normal condition; you feel like a dif- rs,ent person from the beginning of treat ment. LEAVING OFF THE OPIATEs A EYER THE FIRST DOSE. You win soon be convinced and fully saustisd In youc own mind that yJ1 will be cured.
 MT. T. M. Brown, of DeQueeu, Ark. says: over seven years ago was cured of the opium habit by your medicine, and Have continued in the very best of health
 br. w. M. TunstaI. of Lovingst,a. Va. says: Il am glad to say that firm lv believe that 1 arn entirely and perma- nently cured of the Nrtnk Habit as | havs never even so much as wanted 70 drink in any form since took your eradi- cator. now eights.n months ago It was inc best dollars ever invested"
 Mrs. Virginia Townsend. of Shreveport. La writes: No more opium. I have taken no other remedy than yours, and I make no mistake when 1 say that my health Is better now than it ever was in my hte, and I owe 1t to you and your reme+Y. It has been twelve years since I wal ,red by. your treatment"
 For\ book and full particulars. ad- dress D. M. Woolleys 2os Lowndes Bldg. N4tisnta, Ga.
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HISTORICAL.
The Little Sergeant,

By w. R. Houghton.
 It was on the sth day of April 1865 but one day before the surrender at Ap- pomattox and what remained of Long streets corps. ragged. hungry and foot sore, was marching toward Farmville then distant but few miles.
 was a scout in Benning's brigade, and General Fields commanding the division, instructed me to go forward and ascer- tain what I could of a force of the enemy at crossroads about two miles in front I set out at brisk gait and soon came to the little hamlet, where from an old man learned that quite number of the enemy, both foot and cavalry, had just lett by road which he pointed out. Fol lowing them as rapidly as I could, I was soon overtaken by a brigade of our cav airy in a gallop. and soon after they passed I heard firing in advance.
 Ascending a steep hill on the right of the little country road. here fenced on both sides, l found the horses of a squad ron in charge of the fourth men, the dis mounted men being deployed in a valley below where as I came in view. they were receiving with a'scattering fire the charge of splendidly mounted company, whose new blue uniforms showed that the wearers had not seen much service.
 With two or three of the men in charge of the horses, I ran part of the way down the hill and opened fire with my repeating spencer rine on the enemy, then engaged in forming their lines, which had been thrown into disorder by the charge through our skirmish line. After firing a few rounds. the loading arrangement of my rife got out of order, and taking out my knife I endeavored to rectify 1t. Whilst thus engaged the Federal cavalry charged straight up the hill. towards the horses and failed to notice them until they were nearly on me. and my com mi nf the cavalry yuh used to this kind of thing. had mounted their horses and were disappearing over the crest of the hill. I turned and ran after them with all speed. I was fleet of foot and the steep hill was difficult for the horsemen, but after getting to the top they gained on me and the officers in front commenced firing their revolvers at me. could hear the bullets whiz past. One rideriess horse. a magnificent iron grey, passed me. and the tramp of the others was uncomfortahlye near, l thought the end of one more Con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Bet on any Proposition, give or take, and when he put up his End he never batted an Eye-Lash. He had the Confidence of many of our most celebrated Barkeeps and could give the Hurry-Up to any we'll known Gam.
 No wonder that pale-faced Herbert the would-be High Roller, looked with Awe upon Cousin Jim and inwardly longed to butt into his Class
 For he perceived that he never could stand Ace with the sure-enough Fellows until he had demonstrated that he was a Good Fellow.
 Jim slipped him a Tow-Line and tcok him out into the Night-Alr to pick up a few Pointers.
 Herbert learned that the first Rule for being a Good Fellow was to move Tap- idly up to the Poison Counter every time an Order went in. Herbert weighed about 100 pounds. and the Doctors had told him to try Milk Diet, but he did not dare to renig, otherwise some one might have suspected that he was a cheap Varnish and a low-down Quitter. He was a Feather-weignt and an Invalid, but he wanted to be Game.
 So he stood in Line with the copper lined Founders who had Bull Necks and weighed about 220 on he Hoof and made an awful Bluff at going along with them. He knew that to take Vichy would be q Misdemeanor, and to duck altogether would be a Crime and might block hum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
pE-Ru.nA | FORT FIES THE |
 SYSTEh AnAlNST CATCH. l ING COLI.

ings and not to get chilled when dressed thin for parties. but since I have used Peruna my general health Is improved, and my system is in such good condi- tion that even though I am exposed to indictment weather 1t no longer affects me
 T have a splendid appetite and enjoy life. being in perfect health."-Mrs. B. F. Henderson.
 If you do, not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once. to Dr Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad. vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman. President oi The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Once there was Rhinestone Sport who had an ambition to be called Good Fellow.
 He had a Cousin Jim who was known in Rapid Circles as Prince, so he de- cided to trail along after Jim in among the Rowdy- -Dows.
 Jim was full of Wise Talk about the Ponies. Ever and anon he would care lessly fish out of the Side-Pocket a large Wad of the Green Kind with a Fifty for Wrapper and tell about sit- ting in with couple of Horsemen and a Wine Agent the Night before. He loved
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Suspicious of Her Aunt.

Chicago Record Herald.
 Mamma" said little Marguerite, when the family and the visitors from the coun try had sat down to breakfast, "Is 1t true that people who snore have bad con sciences! l read in one of my books that they do''
 don't know, dear. Perhaps they have. What makes you ask such funny ques- tion7"
 T was just thinking. if it's true, Aunt Susan must at least have killed some body once"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Milwaukee. Wis. Treasurer of the Schiller Club. writes:
 T never had any faith in patent medi- cines until I tried Peruna, but tmy expe- rience with this reliable medicine has taught me that there is one that can be need. .
 For the past few years have found
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

you must. then, pick them up when you roll your little hoop on the street, and I'm ashamed that you should be so easily contaminated. I don't kick aft much h,,t I do draw the line at slang, you may bet your last cent on that"
 And the womaa only smiled mourn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

STRENGTH comes rom well dlgested and thoroughly assimilated food. Hoods Sarss parilla tones the digestive organs. and thus builds up the strength. If you are getting run down." begin taking Hoods at once, It gives nerve, mental and digestive strength. adv-tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

French Section of the 4S Fifth Ave-:
 indeed valuable remedy for the of that most trouble cold paid catarrh of the ordinary advised trial and in al better could sing without d accommodating Peunasarah e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

that I caught cold c silly. which would settle in a most unpleasant ea- tarIh of the head. I had to be especially careful about haf~ @..A @ro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Mrs. F. s. Wood, Troy. President Ala bama Division, U. D. C., Editor-tn-Chlef. Mrs. l. Asa Ruuntree. Birmingham. Chap
 FS ter Editor.
 Mrs Harvey E Jones, Historian. His-
 torical Editor.
 Our Fallen Heroes: The manner of their death was the crowning glory of their Lives. s."-Jefferson Davis. --
 DIRECTORY.
 sresident-Mrs. F. S. Wood, Troy. Honorary Fresident-Mrs. Sallie c. Jones' Camden. First Vice Prssident-Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis, Birmingham.
 Second Vice Presidcnt-Mrs. G. W. Tay Tor, Demopolis Recording sscretary-Mrs. B. B. Rosa Auburn. ., Corresponding secretary-Mrs. James All red, Troy. r,.. Treasurel-Mc.. J. N. Thompson. Tus' cumbia. s. Historian-Ms. Harvey E. Jones. spr'ns Reg.strar-Miss Elma Holland. Scale.
 cHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Committee-Miss M. H. eu'i"'N' Eufaula. Monumental Ccmmirtee-Mrs. L. U. Law
 son, Montgomery CEiIdren of the Confederacy-Mrs. s' @ chap,sX Extension Committee-Mrss Y. h. Elm6re, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

My Mysterous Compound startles the World With Its Wonderful Cures-withy This Marvellous &c., cret No Man or Woman Need Suf- fer From Syphilis and It Is My Mission on Earth Henceforth to Restore All Suffering Men and Women to Perfect Health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Father Ryan, the Poet Priest of the
 South.

The exact date of the birth of our poet priest" and even the place of his birth is not definitely known. Davidson in his Living Writers of the South" says that the poet was born in Virginia in 1s4O. John Moran, his latest biograph- CT, states that Norfolk, Va, Hagertown, Md, and Limerick. Ireland, are mentioned as being his place of birth. some claim ing that he was born in 1884, while oth- CTS state that 1886 is his natal year.
 When years of age. he was living with his parents in St. Louis. In that city he received his early training under the auspices of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, where he early gave proof of highly gifted nature. Later on he entered the Ecclesiastical Seminary at Niagara, N. Y, from which institution he was graduated with distinguished honors. Shortly afterwards he was ordained as priest and entered upon the active duties of a missionary.
 When the war between the States be- gan he entered the Confederate Army as Chaplain, and in that capacity faithfully served the cause of the South. until the war closed at fateful Appomattox. He was then stationed at Nashville and later at Augusta, Ga, where he established and edited with conspicuous ability The Banner of the South" which suspended after a brilliant existence of five years. He then went 10 MoDile, Ala, serving as pastor of St. Mary's Church from 1870 to 1883. Obtaining leave of absence in the latter year, he lectured throughout the country in behalf of a praiseworthy and charitable institution. While engag- ed in this work the angel of death sum moned him and his sainted spirit took Its flight to the eternal mansions of Heaven, on April 8. 1886. at the Franciscan Mon astery in Louisville. Ky.
 The following Is a part of a graphic pen-picture of the poet, written by the editor of The Mephis Avalanche more than thirty years ago:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

I have found the marvellous secret Of Nature in restoring perfect health to men and women suffering from syphilis, In any stage. To me it has been given to bring to the weary, sore, worn-out brothers and sisters the knowledge of this price less boon, and even to the uttermost ends of the earth I send my message of love
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
\ Cure
 Syphilis.

I Have Discovered the Marvellous se- cret of Nature and Give It
 Free to You.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Send No Money-simply Send Your Name and Address and This Mar vicious Compound Will Be Sent to You. by Return Mail, Prepaid Absolutely Free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Impaired Digestion

May rot be all that is meant by dyspepsta now, but it will be if neglected.
 The uneaslness after eating, fits Of nerv- ous headache, sourness of the stomach, and disagrecable belching may not be very bad now, but they will be if the stomAch is suffered to grow weaker.
 Dyspepsia is such a miserable disease that the tendency to 1t should be given early attention. This is completely over come by
 Hoods JGrSGP0riLLG which strengthens thewhole digestive system
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The St. Louis public library has forty-eight branch stations. Boston twenty-one and Chi- cago seventy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
United Daughterc
 Of 1he COnfederACy.

ter a poem from Mrs. Trimble, the ex- ereises concluded with the awarding of Crosses of Honor. The following vete- rans were the recipients: W. c. Fuller. J. E. Ludman. John Paterson, l. Day, J. R. Rives, T. Baggett.
 The hostess then entertained the Chap ter with a delicious course luncheon. Al. ter such a pleasant afternoon, the ladies reluctantly disbanded for the summer.
 Jamie L. Rives.
 Recording Secretary.
 Opelika, Ala, June 8. 1903
 The, regular meeting of the U. D. c. was held with Mrs. w. w. Barnes on the af- ternoon of June 5. Through unavoidable circumstances there was no regular pro- gram, but the time was taken up wiln interesting accounts from the delegates to the Tuscaloosa convention. The reports or our delegates reflected credit upon our chapter and showed that 1t was composed or zealous and untiring members The of f1ce Of Vice President being vacant, on account of removal of residence from the city. Mrs. W. E. Hudmon was unani- mously elected to that office. The time of meeting was changed from to s o'clock The anniversary of birth of Jefferson Davis, under the auspices of the U. D. C., was fttingly observed at the Methodist Church on June 3, at s:30 p. ml
 The program, which consisted of orches- tral and vocal music, recitations and ad- dress by Hon. R. B. Barnes. was splen- didiy carried out. The address was filled with eulogies on the life and character of Jefferson Davis and splendid expo sition of true facts that led to the seces- sion of the State and a vindication of the rights of secession, Secretary.
 R. E. Lee Chapter, U. D. c.
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Our Fallen Heroes: The manner of their death was the crowning glory Of their lives. ."-Jefferson Davis. --
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

William Brickel enjoyed little hunting trip on Town Plot to-day.
 -Dr Farrell was called to his home in New Britain to-day owing to the death of his brother, James.
 Chris Dunphy will give his an nual game supper on Thursday night. All his friends are invited to attend. This Is Q feast which is eagerly await ed each year by many persons.
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors are rushed with calls. Sick people will do well to remember whenever they want 8 prescription to be filled, to send 1t to A. c. Walkers pharmacy, where the prescription materials are the best that money can buy. Every thing is fresh and pure. There is no substitute. The doctors directions are always carried out with absolute accuracy and the utmost care Is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices are the lowest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
A. 0. U. ". ASSESSMENTS.
Oficers of Grand Lodge To Be Her4
 Thursday Night.

Past Supreme Master ,workmar A. 0. Harwick will visit WateFburs and give the members of the order th} benefit of his knowledge and exper1] ence in all matters pertaining to tha A. O. U. w. at Mechanics' hall, n East Main street. Thursday evening" December 10. at o'clock. Some q the other grand lodge officers will ct tend this meeting and furnish all ti1d aid in their power in the explanations Of the plans and options.
 The grand jurisdictions of Maine Connecticut, New York. Pennsyfvan ia. Ohio, West Virginia, AriSanBas Georgia Texas. Illinois, Wisoonsfn| Nevada, Louisiana and California; comprising 150,OO0 members, will put the new plans into operation on Janul ary 1, 1901. Their general applicaI ton throughout the entire order will assure the perpetuity. beyond all quesl ton or doubt, of the A. o. U. w., ths pioneer protector of American homes