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Troy Chapter.

This chapter held its regular monthly meeting April, 7th with Mrs. J. Russel Minchener.
 The day being so very indictment, only a few members were present The meet ing was called to order by the President; minutes of last meeting read and adopt ed. Three new members were welcomed into the Chapter, Mesdames Owens, Hunter and Goldson, making the mem bership fiftythree.
 The Corresponding Secretary reported that she had received money from State Treasurer for MT. Tompkins. Mrs. Lock being absent, there was no report from the veteran. The President appointed Miss Emily Bowles as Director for the children of the Confederacy.
 A motion was made by Mrs. Bowles to invite Miss Martha Young of Greens boro to participate in an open air con- rert to be given by this Chapter the first week in May at the residence of Mrs. J. S. Beard; motion prevailed.
 The Chapter decided to observe Mon- day. the 27th inst. as Memorial Day, ex- ercises to be held in the First Baptist Church. The Hon. T. D. Sanford of Opelika has been invited to deliver the address on that occasion, and has &C., cepted Miss Leila Williams was elected delegate to represent this Chapter at the convention in May with Mrs. W. B.. Folmar as alternate.
 The social part of the meeting con- sisted in a very fine magazine article on Dr. J. L. M. Curry, read by Miss Will Hams.
 After this delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. w. H. Sanford.
 Corresponding Secretary.
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large gymnasium. The second floor con- tains the smoking, bathing and gaming rooms. There are twelve card tables, the cigar counter and soda fountain; also the tub baths and lavatortes. The third floor includes the large entertainment hall, where lectures, concerts, smokers and dances are held The remaining floors are given over to various lodge and society rooms, the idea being to cen tralize as far as possible the social in- terests of the men of the city.
 The theory of the supporters of the Hollywood Inn is. of course. that the saloon Is now the poor mans club, and that. taking away the saloon. something must be put in It's place. Such club. 1t is claimed. must be wholly non-relig- Gous. pr. Freeman's idea Is that the
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Mrs. A. L. Dowdel. President. Editor
 tn-Chtef. Mrs. J. Asa Rountree, Birmingham. Chap
 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."-Jefferson Davis.
 DIRECTORY. President-Mrs. A. L. Dowdell, OpelikA Honorary Fresident-Mrs. Saiie c. Jones' Camden. First Vice Pr ssident-Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis, Birmingham. Second Vice President-Mrs. G. w. Iey- Tor, Demopolis. Recording sscretary-Mrs. B. B. Ross' Corresponding secretary-MrA W. Will Treasurei-Ms.. J. N. Thompson. Tus- Historian-Mrs. Harvey B. Jones. Spring Hill. Mobile. Registrar-Miss Elma Holland. Scale.
 CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Committee-Miss M. E- Buiiock.i Eufaula.
 son, Montgomery. :, Children of the Confederacy-MTs. Y. Chapter Extension committee<Mrs. Y. H. i Fillmore. Montgomery. .--
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Secession Capitol Chapter.

The Secession Capital Chapter spent a pleasant afternoon on Wednesday. April 1. at the home of Mrs. Edward Trimble, More than a score of members were pres ent and six new names were enlisted du- ring the meeting.
 One of the most interesting reports was that read by Mrs. J. G. Finley. It con- tained a list of the forty-two articles sent fin the box to Richmond. Va, and the names of the ladies who so generously contributed. Since the box has been sent we have received letter of thanks from the Richmond ladies who have this in charge.
 The amount of g was sent to the Oko- Iona Chapter to assist in caring for the graves of Confederate soldiers buried there. This is worthy cause and meets with the hearty interest and co-opera- hon of the Chapter. One dollar was sent
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United DouShterC Of 1he Confederacy.

to help in furnishing the Alabama room at Richmond.
 Next in order came the election of del- egates to the Tuscaloosa Convention. The following ladies were selected:
 Mrs. Alfred Bethea. Chairman. Miss Mary Mcintyre. Mrs. J. G. Finley, Mrs. J. E. Andrews; alternates, Mrs. John Dow, Mrs. c. A. Folmar, Miss Emily
 Crossland. Mrs. W. B. Snodgrass. The Chapter has cause to be proud of
 this delegation and Is confident that it
 will serve the best interests of the U. D. C.'s.
 This was the first meeting with the
 newly elected President and 1t was a beautiful and fitting introduction to the administration of 1903. Jamie l.. Rives, Recording Secretary.
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church and the club must be kept sepa- rate and distinct. Keep your church buildings out of your club buildings" he says; do not put some semi-religious badge upon It's outside suggestive of It's character, and you will have no difficulty in reaching the people," As to the prac- tical workings of the club in Yonkers, there seems no doubt. It is estimated that 65 per cent of the clubs members are from the class of men that naturally would spend it's evenings in the saloons.
 But there Is a question, of course, as to whether similar institutions would be sup ported elsewhere.
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Dixie Chapter.

Dixie Chapter.
 At a meeting of he Dixie Chapter, at the home of it's President. Mrs. W. B. Jones, the following delegates and alter mates weer elected to represent the Chap ter in the convention at Tuscaloosa in May:
 Delegates-Mrs. Amelia wylie, Mrs J. s. Pinckard. Mrs. Lewis Cobbs, Mrs. Vic tor Hanson.
 Alternates-Mrs. R. A. Chapman, Mrs. Halls Janney. Mrs. T. M. owen, Mrs. H. P. Candler.
 Montgomery. Ala. April 9th. 1903. Mrs. A. L. Dowdell, Opelka, Ala: ..
 The first day of April will long be re- membered by the members of the Sophie Bibb Chapter, who were fortunate in at- tending the first meeting held by the new President, Mrs. R. P. Dexter, at her lovely residence on historic ground, where was located the First Soldiers Home of the Confederacy."
 After the proceedings of the last meet ing were read by the Secretary, our Chairman of the "Fiddlers Convention" made a very fiattering report which was greeted with applause and the proceeds will greatly add to our Treasury. Our President then read several letters, one of which was accompanied by box con ldlLluS cpduIGll6S anu CTlIlSOH SASH, SeHL by Lieutenant Stockdale of Talladega. All were impressed with the careful, ten- der care with which these treasures had been kept, as they were in the same box as when first purchased, which scarcely showed a trace of time. 1t will be very gratifying to those who contributed to the Richmond Bazaar to know that the Sophie Bibb's box was the first to be re- ceived. and all articles pronounced beau tiful and saleable."
 Mrs. Crenshaw, His.o. ian, read a very interesting article from the last issue of the Mobile paper published during that eventful period between 61 to '65. The crowning feature of the evening was the unfurling of the beautiful battle flag of the Alabama" loaned by MT. Raphael Semmes. It was given by Lady de Hor- ton of England to Admiral Raphael Semmes. This immense flag was made of beautiful silk with It's thirteen white stars on crimson field and blue strips, was so exquisitely wrought that it seem- ed they were not made with hands. In eventful history no lapse of time or | changes can obliterate-how true of this f1ag-it needs no eulogy-, r '..-.- . The records of the defenders achieve | ments encircles the South's brow with glory bright and enduring as a crown | of diamonds. As we viewed its silken | folds sacred to the touch, sacred to the eye. we felt the deep, deep struggles, the | fierce combats and the proud honor be- | slowed on our Chapter, who gave a ris- | ing vote of thanks to the worthy son of | our great Admiral.
 The election of delegates to Tuscaloosa was next on the program, after which the | meeting adjourned.
 Delightful refreshments were served | and all separated with the feeling that each would work more in earnest for the noble cause in which we had enlisted. Mrs. Andrew McNeil, | Corresponding Secretary.
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ton fin the New York aquarium. It 10 said no other exhibition place in the world possesses such treasures. The salaman- Fish Commissions artesian well at San Marcos, Tex. This is 10S feet deep and is believed to have pierced subterranean lived.
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Don't fail to see The Carnival of Spring at The Montgomery Theatre April 16th. Benefit Soldiers Home. Attraction of the season; one night only. 2t
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and Mrs. Montague gave their personal help and encouragement to It. Miss Mary Cnstis Lee was Pfesident of the Association. Oh that Alabama did ap- preciate our work on the same lines to build wisely and help our Soldiers Home and our Waite House of inestima- ble value for DO age and no tn,e can restore them if the present is lost Cur old soldiers and our historic places are so fast passing away. Committees of various kinds made their reports and the Credential Committee report settled upon our representation in the coming convention for you know ours is the banner Chapter" as to numbers. paying into the treasury the largest per capita tax-s23. 20. Ten delegates were elected to represent us at the convention in Tus- caloosa. While no action was taken as suggested in last Sundays columns as to endorsement of officers for election at the coming convention and no mention what ever as to who should be nominated. per sonally l cannot help wishing that Mrs. Chappeu Cory whose long service and ability and devotion to the U. D. c. work may be recognized and rewarded by her friends. as l think 1t more than probable her name will be presented for President of the Alabama Division. l desire to return sincere thanks to our retiring President, Mrs. Dowdell for efficient and faithful work throughout the State, while in ofiice.
 Respectfully and Iraternally yours,
 Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt Acting Secretary Cradle of the Con- federacy Chapter U D. c,
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All Don't Think Alike.

There are some people who will not ride upon the electric cars-others do. There are also some people who still think the primeval method of using sour milk and soda for leavening bread is the best. They haven't tried "GooD LUCK" Baking Powder.
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Alabama Heroines.

The Chapters over the State have been doing splendid work in securing and pre- serving the records of the men who en- listed from Alabama, and the heroic deeds done by them. but so far we have made little effort to preserve the records of our faithful women. Would 1t not be a grand work for the State Division to undertake to collect data concerning the Alabama women who gave themselves to their country just as thoroughly ss the men who fought on battlefields? The women fought, as we know, just as hard as their fathers. brothers, husbands and sweethearts, and endured just as many privations, but as yet we have done little to preserve their history.
 Can we not, at Tuscaloosa next month, take up this matterf
 With a committee to systematize the work, and the Division to bear the ex- pense, we ought to be able to secure . complete record which could be published in book form, and be . valuable posses sion to every Alabamian.
 The women of that period. just like the veterans, are rapidly passing away, mak- ing history moro md moro dificult to secure, so that the longer we delay, the less apt will we be to secure all the in- formation we desire.
 The book would easily pay for itself, and the Daughters. am sure. would gladly undertake the task.
 If the Chapters will discuss this matter at their April meetings then their dele gates will know how they feel about 1t. and be prepared on the question.
 Mrs. J. A. Rountree, Director Pelham Chapter, Birmingham.
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EMBRODERES.
Another Great Sale of Fine Enbroderes. Edenes and
 Insertions of Swss Naisook, Cabric Widths from one . to inches 15c values at cents a yard.

DRESS We call attention to new SKIRTS. Skirts of Examine, Voile,
 Batiste, Wire cloth un1ined and with silk drops; newest and exclusive styles; $7.50 to $500.
 Sun pleated skirts in walking and dress lengths, $500 to $35.00. NEW WALKING Everything that Is SKIRTS. new and stylish Is
 represented here. We are showing over one hundred dis tinct styles in all the new fabrics, all the new colors and black, $500 to $12,5O. SHIRT WAIST of Silk Foulard, Tai SUITS feta, Mohair, Linen
 and Cotton fabrics; the most exclusive styles, all at popular prices.
 SHIRT Tomorrow we show new WAISTS. arrivals of China Silk. Crepe
 de Chine, Taffeta, Peau de Cygne and Wash waists, of Linen, Mad ras, Batiste and Lawn, at fairest prices. PARASOLS. Pretty Parasols, of white and colored China Silk, Pongee Silk with ribbon borders, and all colors Taffeta.
 Plain hemmed. hemstitched, friIed, from $1.25 to $5.75. sss Dainty Parasols for Misses and Chil- dren, in all co1ors, sateen and silk, some with frills and some with lace trimming, from 59c to $I.75-large variety to select from.
 FANS. Our big shipment of Japanese
 Fans has just arrived, and to tell you of the large variety of styles and prices would take up the entire page. Here you will find pretty fans for Sc, Sc, 7c, Joe, 15c, 20c, 25c, and all the way up to 75c, in beautiful styles and excellent values, such as were never before seen in Montgomery.
 Also, large assortment of Gauze Fans, on carved woods and ivory sticks, from soc to $7.50.
 FAN CHAINS of coral, steel, jet and
 pearl beads, extra long strings, at soc each WAIST SETS. large pearl buttons
 on strong pins, for a set, 25c, 35c, and 65c. BELTS. All silk Belts, the newest
 styles, an assortment that will please all, soc each. NTSUK The very latest fad, in all BAGS.,a feathers, and Japanese silks, ~ -' ao metal and ivory knobs, SIPS to $57s.
 SHIRT WAIST 36 inch Irish Linen, LINENS. 35c, soc and 60c yd. 45 inch coarse weave all linen waist ings, 45c, 60c and 75c yd.
 10-4 all linen Sheeting for skirts and full suits, the correct weave, $I.50 yd. Brown Holland Linen, 15c, 20c, and 25c yd.
 F. MEEDTTEE
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Pelham Chapter.

Pelham Chapter met Wednesday a1ter- noon at the home of the President, Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro.
 Arrangements were made for Memo rial Day, at which time the Chapter VIII confer twenty seven Crosses of Honor Mrs. Brown was appointed chairman 10 arrange a rummage sale.
 The election of delegates to the State Convention resulted as follows:
 Mrs. R. c. Hemphill and Mrs. John Lewis. delegates; Mrs. J. E. Frazier and Mrs. E. E. Williams. alternates. Mrs J. A. Rountree, as director. will also represent the Chapter in Tuscaloosa. The meeting then adjourned to meet in May with Mrs. L. s. Handley.
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GINGHAM. One case best American Ginghams; solids, stripes and checks, 10c grade at 3-4c yard. SHRTING 2500 yards; whit ground j MADRAS. with colored stripes; at 15c
 for 25c grade. BATISTE A very sheer cloth; 32 inch \ CLAIR. wide, printed in all kinds of
 neat designs on white ground; all fast washable colors. The 18c quality : at P I-2c yard.
 DOTTED One case finest grade em- SWISS. broidered dots, printed in beautiful designs in all the
 new co1orings on white ground; most 2 attractive styles. The 25c grade at 15c < yard.
 S BUTCHERS LINEN The most de- AND EXAMINE. sirable ia brics for shirt-waist 2 suits or skirts in all colors and white; full line in all the different qualities just
 received. At 25e, 35c, soc yard. S PANAMA Another case of tkis popular
 CHECKS. white fabric just received. Soft nainsook finish, 36 inch < wide regular 15c quality at 3 3-4c yard. \ WHITE For graduating and com \ GOODS. mencemerit gowns. We are
 showing the best collection of ] fine imported white goods; Wash Chiffon, S Batiste Clair, Paris Mousslin, Organdy, \ French Lawn, Handwoven Batiste, Per
 sian Lawn and Swiss Mull. A special ' sale of these soc grades all at 33c yard. ! BLACK By Saturdays express we re- S GOODS. ceived new line of black
 Vailes, Wire Clcth, London N Twine and Examine; which our New 9 York buyer bought way under market S price; they are on sale tomorrow at 59c, q 7sc, $1.0O, $I.25, $1.50, fully worth one N third more.
 4 COLORED Light weight, sheer and BATISTE. most stylish this season. 9 we are offering exceptional \ values in this fabric, every new shade in the line. Reseda, Cadet, Biscuit, Pearl, Ciel, Navy, Castor, Pink, Cream; Az inch ! wide and all pure wool. The 65c grade
 at 4sc yard.
 S BLACK A lucky purchase from N INDIA SILK. the importers who closed out their sample pieces, x put US in possession of 25 pieces finest \ grade India Silk; they are full 27 inch
 wide, pure dye, black, extra heavy in : weight and very lustrous; in an ordinary : way these would retail at 85c and be con-
 sidered cheap we let you share in this : lucky purchase and offer the entire lot at < 57c yard.
 < COLORED One centre isle table, filled
 SILKS. with printed Indias, Fou- lards, and plain Taffeta- < lines; in solid eolors, many in pattern S lengths, some short lengths, others we ! will cut in any desired length; worth up to 75c yard; while they last choose at ! 33c yard.
 lNACHMAN j
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through which many of the serious iIls of the body arc admitted. The occa~ sional use of Prickly Ash Bitters win remove and cure this distressing condi- tions su-wed-fri.
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Striking resemblances has been pointed
 out between the remarkable ancient ruins at zimbabwe, in Rhodesia. and aQtiqutioR1 tn GQKaNIR2s ERaaazfAe
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Blind Salmanders. New York. April 1O.-Three blind sala- manders have been added to thA calico
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Report of Florence Chapter.


 The March meeting of the Chapter was held at the home of Mrs. John ]. Mo- David on Wood Avenue. It being the occasion of the yearly election of officers the meeting was one of unusual interest and a large number were present.
 The report of the Treasurer. Mrs. Ed gar James, was listened ito with interest and at the conclusion a rising vote of thanks was given her for the way in which she had filled her office.
 Several applications for membership had been received by the Chapter during the month.
 The Chapter decided to send a contri- button to the Richmond. Va, bazaar to be held in April for the benefit of the Jefferson Davis memorial fund. Each lady promised bit of fancy work and Mrs. Henry Wood was put in charge of the exhibit.
 It was reported that short history of the Florence Memorial Association. since its organization in 1869 had been written and sent with a drawing of the monu- ment soon to be erected in our city, to be a part of a volume containing histories of every memorial association In the South. ,.5.
 The pictures of the Confederate soldier which the Chapter had ordered from Richmond were exhibited. They showed the soldier in his true dress as cavalry man, artilleryman and infantryman. These pictures were to be placed on sale in one of the leading business houses.
 The election of ,officers resulted as fol- lows: Mrs. M. W. Camper. President: Mrs. A. M. O'Neal. First Vice-President; Mrs. Cutler Smith, Second Vice-Presi- dent; Mrs. Erister Ashcraft, Secretary Mrs. Edgar James, Treasurer. The cleo ton of historian was postponed until the next meeting.
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Report of the Barbour Chapter.


 After the committees for the observance of Memorial Day. as appointed by the President, were read by the Secretary and dues collected. Miss Clayton, Regent of the Richmond Museum, requested the Chapter to meet at her home the follow ing Monday to assist in packing the box to be forwarded to the Jefferson Davis Monument Bazaar to be held in Rich mond-each member bringing 6 donation. To this call cheerful and liberal re- sponse will be made.
 With adieux to Mrs. Tullis. whose cor diality and graciousness as hostess. to- gether with her beautiful surroundings. the redolence of the early spring blos- soms. etc., had rendered it a most pleas ant and enjoyable occasion in a social way, the meeting adjourned.
 The next monthly meeting is appointed for the first Friday of May at the home of Mrs. o'Brien, she to arrange the pro- gram of reading. etc.
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Richmond, Virginia.
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Report of Tuskegee Chapter.

Tn response to roll call, each member present gave an incident in the life of Admiral Ssmmes. The program, con- tinuance of the study of the Confederate navy. was as follows:
 1. A i've minute sketch of Lieutenant Kell-Miss Belle Johnston.
 6 The Story of the Alabama-Miss Gertrude Swanson.
 g. First Battle of Ironclads. and the Fate of the Virginia-Miss Cora Cobb. ( Blockade Runners and a Romantic Adventure of the Ivanhoe-Mrs. Rodgers. After the reading of these very inter. esting papers. the business of the ChaD- ter was taken up.
 The President instructed the Treasurer to forward our assessment to the Con- federate Museum at Richmond. The Committee on Memorial Day reported that Mir. William Peyton Cobb of Tus- kegee had been invited to deliver the address upon that occasion. Upon motion of Miss Swanson. the Chapter voted that Mrs. M. C.. Goodlett of Nashville be made an honorary member. Mrs. Cobb, the President was chosen delegate to the Tuscaloosa Convention, and Miss Cora Cobb was elected alternate.
 Historian.
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stonewall Jackson Chapter, Ozark.


 The ladies of Ozark were called to- gether March N, for the purpose of or ganizirg a U. D. c. Chapter. Mrs. Frank Fillmore of Montgomery assisted the ladies in perfecting their organization. Forty two members were enrolled and the foi- lowing officers elected: Mrs. N. s. Cox, President; Mrs. N. c. Mizell, Vice President; Miss Ruby Bailey, Secretary; Miss Georgia Bowling, Treasurer; Miss Allie Garner, Corresponding Secretary and Historian; Miss Fannie Bell Mizeli, Registrar; Mrs. N. N. Kirkland, Direc- tor.
 A very enthusiastic letter from Judge J. M. Carmichael was read to the ladies. in which he expressed his interest in the cause in the following manner: 'I con gratulate the ladies of Ozark for taking this step and wish them success in it for two reasons; first. because you are my neighbors and friends, and in the next place. because when organized. you will want work to do, and that kind of work which will perpetuate the heroisn of the past, honor the heroes who have survived forty years. reflect credit upon our city and yourselves. To, be plain, mean this-for over twenty years I have had 1t in mind to lead a campaign in Dale County for the erection of soldiers monument upon the square at Ozark, but have up to the present been unable to do so, because of the many other la- bors have had to perform; nevertheless, I have not at any time abandoned the idea, but still expect to see the work done.
 Now. then. if. you ladies will lead the campaign, when you get your organiza- ton perfected. looking to the erection of such a monument, I will make you as good a second as can. Life without sentiment is at best a long ways below the exalted position it should occupy, and some wise person has said that the people who do not commemorate the deeds of their heroes. deserve themselves to be forgotten
 Now, then. whether you undertake the movement or not be assured you have my sympathies and hearty good wishes; but remember, 1t will be one, not only of our fallen braves. but one in memory of yourselves. Yes, I will assist you with my tongue, pen and purse in what ever you undertake in memory of the brave Dale County boys who gave their lives for the Lost Cause.'
 During the reading of the letter fre- quent were the applause, as he is one of our one-armed veterans,. of whom all Southeast Alabamians and especially Dale Countians, are very proud.
 |, The monument work which was sug- gested in the letter will be the first work undertaken by the Chapter.
 After the conclusion of the meeting, q committee of Ozark's loyal ladies enter