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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14

Each year finds old ST. Valentine be-
coming more popular, and hostesses
welcome the 14th of February. as it
gives an opportunity for novel enter
tainments. If one cares to peer int
the annals of history it will be found
that nearly every country has its oWR
Valentine day legends and customs
To carry out a valentine party "a la
Denmark" would make most inter
esting and pretty affair. In that coun-
try of Snow and ice the little Snow
drop has from time immemorial been
sacred to st. Valentine, and the SEN
t1mental Dane sends his lady love a
bouquet of the immaculate blossoms.
with card bearing an appropriate
verse. On the card are as many pin
prlcks as there are letters in his
name. If the lady fair is unable to
rightly guess the name she is in duty
bound to give the sender some colored
eggs at Easter, which is considered to
be in the nature of a forfeit. But to
return to our party. Pink is the color
for decorations, with hearts, bowknots,
horseshoes and wishbones used wher-
ever opportunity offers. Portieres OF
pink hearts cut from a light quality
of cardboard and strung on ribbons
are very effective, with punches of
them suspended from gas jets, pic
lures and draped over lace curtains.
The rooms should have the rose color
predominating, for on this one night
in the year every one must look
through rose colored glasses.
II cards are played the game must
be hearts" with score cares heart
shaped and the markers be candy
hearts with hole in them to tie on
to the score card with pink ribbon.
The notices inscribed on the old
fashioned candies affords much merri-
ment-
After the cards present each lady
with an arrow tied with a ribbon, the
gentleman with a bow decorated in
the same manner. The colors are
matched and partners thus selected
for the supper table. With very lit
tie trouble d heart-shaped target of
white muslin can be prepared with a
heart painted of green on the outside,
one of black, third of yellow, fourth
blue, fifth red This will look like
series of hearts. Fasten target
against the wall and give each guest
fate" card. When the arrows are
shot the color upon which they hit
determines the fate of the shooter.
For instance, the arrow striking the
green indicates that:
Love and riches wait 1 ween,
Him or her who hits the green
Should your arrow pierce the blue,
Love is on the wing for you.
''She who passes coIors all
Has lovers many at her CALI
''Loveless. weeping little maid,
If her arrow pierces red
Into the black
| Nary smack
| ''He who passes one and all
| His chance to wed is very SMALL
! A valentine dining-room is a. dream
! of beauty with the walls hung with
green vines and pink hearts: In the
center of the table have a heart Of
white snowdrops with pink ribbons
running to each plate, which is also
marked by a pink heart name card
! ornamented with a bunch of snow
drops for the ladies and pink carna-
| ton for the gentlemen.
Serve oysters or chicken in heart
shaped pastry shells, tomato or love
apple" salad, ices or cream in heart
shaped forms and cakes in the same
| shape iced in pink
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14
"He who passes one and all
His chance to wed is very small >,
A valentina to paint-

This picture, prettily colored, will
make very sweet valentine. Paint
the leaves green, the flowers yellow
with orange centers, the vine stem
greenish brown.
The cupids should be delicate skin
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14
Hls SOLITARY chIIdheod.

OF all the years Of Abraham Lin
coins. early childhood we know almost
nothing. He lived a solitary life in
the woods. returning from his lone
some little games TO his cherries
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14
A VALENTINE PARTY
HOW TO GET UP AN ENJOYABLE
entertainment

Pink the Prevailing Color for Decora-
tions-"Hearts" a Good Game OF
Cards for the Day-Matching Part
ners for the Summer Table-The
Dining Room.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14

never seen again. They afterward
found that the cannibals had eaten
the child, and they were hanged for it.
Grandma, like most of the Hankses
and Lincolns, was an ardent Metho-
ted just so much on a stocking every
week day. One morning she was in
dustriously engaged in the perform
ance of her allotted stint, when some
of the younger folks came in with their
best clothes on.
why, grandma! What are you do
ing" somebody asked. Only knitting
she replied, with some surprise. What,
knitting on Sunday, grandma?' is
this Sunday?' asked grandma, in
amazement. When convinced that it
was she unraveled every stitch she
had done that morning, in order to
atone as far as possible for her desc
Grafton of the day"
Mrs. Moore describes having seen
with some amusement Abraham Lin
coin making political speech in Mis-
souri,, arrayed in long and exceeding
~ crumpled linen "duster," and tall
hat of ancient pattern. She says that
Z
ident his humble relatives among the
Hankses held up their hands with
amazed incredulity and exclaimed with
practical unanimity: ABE Lincoln for
President? l don't believe it,"
There was always something queer
about the Hankses," she says; ''for al
though they were among the earliest
settlers in illinois and had their bick
of the land, and plenty of it, and some
of them had large, productive farms
yet every one of them turned out as
poor as Jobs cat.
my mother owned slaves before the
war, but my father never did, nor did
any of the Hankses, and for that rea-
son they were called poor whites by
their neighbors who had slaves. All
| tue Haukses were stanch supporters OF
the union during the civil war."-Bos-
ton Globe.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14
WINNING A LAWSUIT
INCIDENT IN.LEeAL CAREER OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Simple Scheme Evolved in His Shrewd
Brain by Which He 0aVed His Client,
duff" Armstrong, from Death on
the GaIloWs.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-02-14
delicate skin

color. The larger figure in the center
should have dark hair and the little
one light. One dress should be pink
and the other blue.
When it is painted cut it out care
fully, and if you have piece of stiR
colored paper or white cardboard,
paste it carefully to this at the two
upper corners only.
The card should be an inch or two
larger all around than the picture
Party for St. Valentines Day.
A novel Valentine party given last
year is available for any celebration
saint The company included an equal
number of young women and young
men, the former seated around the
room, each having vacant chair at
her side. To this came in turn every
young man, making in the two min
utes allotted him a proposal of mar
rage to the young woman. If she
liked the way he did it, she gave him
a little redpaper heart, while, If his
proposal was not up to. her standard, .
white mitten was bestowed upon him.
In the end the young man to receive
the most hearts took the prize. a con-
ISOLATION trophy being bestowed upon
the unfortunate individual who accu-
mulated the greatest number of NIT
tens, says the New York Post. Both
mittens and hearts were concealed in
tiny sealed envelopes, which the re-
cipient was not allowed to open, de-
posting them all in a little bag FRO
vided for the purpose. These BAGS
were turned over to the committee oe
award at the end Of the contest. In
this way the fun was heightened. and
emharrassments avoided.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
Handkerchief Sale

Here chance to buy price never before
offered in this town We have secured fifty
sample handkerchiefs at price
way OF trade We have divided twoslots as follows
Lot Ladies' and Mems plain white colored border
initial, hemsttched lace linen etc
Your choice for Observation-Disclosures. 5c
Lot Ladies' embroidered, lace edged hemstitched
initial plain and colored borders, and Mems new
style, fancy colored and pain white hemsttched
also many fine handkerchefs sofa pillow
tops at your choice for loo
Many Of these handkerchiefs worth twice the
money asked for them.
Sale Begins Saturday, Dec. l9th- Lasts Till Xmas
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
Premium Sale

Beginning Saturday. December 10th give with eyery
purchase OF $3.50 pound of choice candy or
pound of mixed nuts Should purchase amount to $500 or
over we will two pounds choice of in
the store of the value the candy offer is
good until Christmas day and splendid get your
candy and nuts free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
TRIBUTE TO DR. CURRY.
State Normal School at Troy Holds
 Memorial Exercises.

~~>~~~@eSS ~@@@SA~11SSs
 Troy. Feb. 16.-(special)-No -Notwithstand ing a wind and rain storm ragged this morning large number of the most prominent citizens assembled in the au- ditorium of the State Normal College and held a memorial service in honor of Dr. J. l.. M. Curry.
 The death of this distinguished man who has done so much for the college here. has cast a gloom over the people of Troy. By request of Principal Shack elford the services were presided over by Hon. O. c. Wiley. Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the College.
 Professor Cowart presented in concise style and a well worded speech a sketch of the life and noble works of this emi- nent man and presented resolutions high ly commenting his life and character and deploring his death.
 Rev. Henry Trawick, pastor of the Methodist Church, paid an eloquent tri- bute to Dr. Curry, in words fraught with inspiration and hope.
 Professor selman. Superintendent of the city schools, also delivered an elo- quent address on the life and works of Dr. Curry.
 Dr. Campbell. pastor of the Baptist Church. spoke in glowing terms of the illustrious man who so faithfully served the cause of humanity and departed to receive his reward Dr. Campbelps words fell upon the listening ears of an appre- ciattve audience and were truly inspir- ing. Among other speakers were Hon. J. B. Knox and President shaclxleford. who delivered excellent addresses on the life and works of pr. Curry.>
 A quartette consisting of Mesdames J. i. s. Carroll, O. c. Worthy. Key Murphree and Miss Wood rendered beautiful music, and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. 6. A. Pilley.
 The College suspended for the day in respect to the dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
The Newc of Selma.

The fifth act opens with a street scene in Jerusalem. The servant of Mark is fll- ing his pitcher with water at the public well when Peter and John. who were del- egated to prepare the Passover, enter, They accost the servant and in accord ance witht he prophecy of Christ are bid- ance with the, prophecy of Christ are bid den to Marks home where they are cor dially received.
 After the fall of the curtain upon this scene the seventh and eighth tableaux of the play are given. They are, Mir. Matrau said, of majestic and matchless beauty. Several hundred persons are grouped upon the stage with wonderful artistic ef- feet and the scenery is equally beautiful The seventh tableau depicts the falling and the gathering of mama in the wilder ness by the Children of Israel while the eighth represents the bringing in of the marvellous grapes from the Land of Ca- naan. During these tableaux the chorus chants.
 The next scene is in an upper chamber in Marks house. Christ and His disciples are seated around a table eating the Pass over. He blesses the bread and wine and bids them eat and drink of His body and blood in remembrance of Him, thus in- stituting the Eucharist They talk to- getner ana aSk Wnlcn or them snail hold first dominion and how the power of the Kingdom is to be distributed among them. Christ explains to them that His King dom will not be such as can be divided. And then in sorrow Jesus tells them that he will be betrayed by one and that simon Peter will deny Him thrice.
 The act closes with the most dramatic scene when Christ by giving Judas the last piece of bread announces to the dis ciples that Judas will be the betrayer.
 Next Sunday evening Mir. Matrau will lecture on the sixth and seventh acts. The seventh act. he says, is the one most criticised by the Christian world. They are not, however, in any way sacrelig- ious. Mir. Matrau announced last night, and he thinks those who hear the lecture and better understand the play will agree with him. He will read the seventh act In It's entirety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
PHILIPPINE CURRENCY.
Provisions of the Bill Passed by the
 Senate Yesterday.

Senate Yesterday.
 Washington, Feb. 16-The Philippines currency bill passed by the Senate to- day prescribes that the unit of value shall be the gold peso of twelve and nine- tenths grains of gold, nine-tenths fine, said gold peso 60 become the unit of value when the Government in the Phil- ippines shall have coined and ready for circulation not less than 100000 silver pesos provided for in the bill.
 The gold coins of the United States at the rate of one dollar for two pesos shall be legal tender in the islands. The bill also provides for an additional coinage of 10000, 900 silver coins of the demonina- ton of one peso which shall be legal ten der, except where provided by contract. Coins of the denomination of fifty centa- vos, twenty centavos and of ten centavos also as provided for, all such coinage to be under the authority of the Govern ment of the Philippines in such amount as 1t may determine, with the approval of the Secretary of War. The bill also provides for the issue of certificates of indebtedness to maintain the parity of the silver and gold pesos. such certificates at any time to be limited to 900 or %. GOO pesos.
 The Mexican dollar and the Spanish coins heretofore used shall be receivable for public duties at a rate to be fixed from time to time by the civil Governor of the islands, preference, however, being given to the Philippines coins and certificates. Provision is made for the issuance of silver certificates. The option is given for the coinage of the silver pesos either in Manila or any mint in the United States which coins shall bear inscrip- tions or devices expressing the sovereign ty of the United States. The act making any form of money legal tender after De- .cember S1, 1903, is repealed.
 The Patterson amendment, providing for an international conference to fix a com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
DEATH OF ". A. AUSTIN.
Ex-Judge of Probate of -Elmol
 Gfriokan hu ApoTaIexv

Ex-Judge of Probate of Fillmore
 Stricken by Apoplexy.
 Wetumpka, Feb. 16.-(special. )-Judgc W. A. Austin was found lying upon the Wetumpka bridge this evening about o'clock in an unconscious condition.
 He was removed to, the bridge office and doctors were summoned immediately, but all efforts to revive him failed, he dying in a few moments. The cause was apo plexy. He had started home from his store a few moments before in apparent ly good health.
 Judge Austin was 8 prominent citizen of wetumpka and Fillmore County. He served one term as Probate Judge of this County and two terms as Mayor of Wetumpka. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
Advertiser Bureau.

0elInd, F Ob. Aos The Alabama River began to decline at Selma yesterday and since then has fallen about one foot. Last night and today, however. there have been heavy rains and fear is expressed that the waters may again rise.
 Following the fall of the river at Mont gomery Friday night. the waters here be- gan their decline early yesterday morn- ing. though they rose slowly all of Sat urday. During Sunday the flood fell sev- eral inches. and this afternoon the gauge on the public bridge showed total de- cline of slightly over twelve inches.
 So far the rain has not visibly affected the condition of the river here and unless there Is remarkably heavy precipitation tonight. the fall will continue. The worst is thought to be over.
 The Nettie Quill arrived up from Mobile last night and returned this morning. On account of the high water. the Kettle Quill landed and received freight at the foot of Church Street instead of at the wharf above the bridge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
BRONCHITIS
  We Know is Hard to Control. Our VinOl Is Making a WOn- derful Record in Curing This Dangerous
 Disease.
CALL AND LET US TELL YOU
 ABOUT IT.

Here is a letter that has just come to our attention. It will interest people suffering from bronchial troubles. It is from Mir. Geo. w. Brown, of So. Han over, N. H., and reads as follows:
 "Ihave suffered with bronchial trou- bles for over year; tried two doctors and have taken three or four kinds of medicine, none of which did me any good. At times I was so hoarse I could not speak. Then I heard of ,Vinol. After taking three bottles of it my voice has perfectly returned to me. I can see that in a short time I will be all right. When began to take it I was very weak, but it has built me up and given me a good appe- tite."
 This Is what Vinol always does. This is the way Vinol accomplishes it's mission of doing good.
 Vinol, aswe wish every one to know, owes It's power of accomplishing the cures that it effects to the fact that it contains the most wonderful medicina1 elements known to science for the cure of all wasting diseases, as we'll as be- ing in itself a marvellous tonic. These medicinal lpropertiesex exist and havehe tofore been found only in cod-liver oil. Vinol contains these clements For by a scientific process the necessary cura- tive properties of the cod-liver oil have been separated from the fat and grease which formerly made cod-liver oil prep- arations so objectionable.
 As long as Vinol does not contain any of the vile-srnelling oil, and is pre- pared by combining the sought-after properties with a delicate table wine, 1t is a most delicious and palatable preparation.
 We know of what we speak when we recommend Vinol, and because we do know that Vin0I does all we claim for 1t, we unhesitatingly en- dOrse it, and guarantee at any time to refund the money paid for the remedy if you are not satisfied 1t will do all we claim for 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
City Court Convenes.

The City Court of Selma reconvened this morning and began trial of civil cases by jury. Judge J. W. Mabry pre- sides with J. B. Evans. clerk, and F. M. Blackwell, sheriff.
 After empanneling juries the court took up the suit of Isaac Block against J. C. Adler and Robert Smith. The plaintiff is suing for right of property on ten bales of cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
New Storage Battery.

The new storage battery for the fire alarm system has been installed in the headquarters of the hook and ladder com pany, and was successfully tested today The battery was purchased by the city for $l,200. and put into operation by Charles Berst and City Electrician John Blakely. The electricity is furnished by the Selma Lighting Company, the cost of operation being very small. The test was made today from box 31, and Mayor Me- Leod. City Clerk Stewart, Fire Chief Adams and City Electrician Blakely were completely satisfied by the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17


 Hon. A. T. London representing Jeff ferson County in the House. was in the city yesterday as the guest of his broth er-in-law. J. B. Parke. On account of im- portant committee business, Mir. London was compelled to return to Montgomery last night. Fa
 J. E. Melton has resigned his position in the office of the Southern Express Company and will start a poultry farm at his home, twenty-five miles north of Selma. MT. Melton is succeeded by Will Wade of Minter.
 G. P. Egleston. solicitor and sales agent of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company, was in Selma yesterday visiting his sister, Mrs. w. c. Gait. J. c. Bender left this afternoon for a business trip through Mississippi. He will afterwards visit New Orleans during the Carnival.
 The many friends of W. W. Dugger of Van Dorn, who Is i'll at an inf1rmary, are pleased to learn that he has greatly im- proved.
 Hon. William B. Craig, Senator from Dallas, spent yesterday with his parents, Hon and Mrs. c. H. Craig, in Selma. Mrs. A. L. Mcleod has returned from Montgomery where she visited her par ents, Hon. and Mrs. George W. Halls. Mir and Mrs. M. R. Jarvis are at home in the house on Selma Street formerly oc- cupier by Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Pitts.
 John G. Chisholm, chief clerk of the Probate Court, was with his family in Marion Junction yesterday.
 Mrs Joseph Sterne has returned to Bir- mingham after a pleasant visit to her former home in Selma.
 Mrs. Rudolph Richard and Mrs. Herman Richard will leave Wednesday to attend the Carnival in Mobile.
 Hon. J. A. Wilkinson, representative from Autauga, spent yesterday with his son, J. E. Wilkinson.
 H. P Stewart, agent of the Louisville and Nashville, Is In New Orleans.
 Miss Edith Vaughan Is visiting friends in New Orleans.
 Miss Bessie Welch left yesterday for New Orleans.
 L. B. Jeffries left yesterday for Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
Death of an Orphan.

Lud & Fedmandies, an orphan, five years Cd, died yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. P. H. Simms in this city. Death was the result of pulmonary dis ease.
 The little girl had been i'll ever since she was received at the Orphans Home in Summerfield. A few weeks ago she was taken to the home of Mrs. Simms, who hoped that special care might save her life.
 The funeral occurred yesterday, the in torment being in the grave yard at the Summerfield Orphans Home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
A Mothers Recommendation.

I have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem- ,edy for a number of years and have no hesitancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup have ever used In my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this remedy.LMrs. J. A. Moore, North Star,
 Mich. For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

mercial exchange was adopted by the Senate.
 Chairman Cooper of the House Com rnittee on Insular Affairs says that as soon as the bill is received from the Sem ference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

DON'T think because you have taken many remedies in vain that your case is incurable. Hoods Sarsaparilla, has cured many seemingly hopeless cases of scrof- llla. catarrh, rheumatism, kidney com plaint, dyspepsia and general debility. Take Hood'B. adV-(B)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
Society News.

The Young Ladies' Euchre Club was charmingly entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Rudolph Ricn1"d, Mrs. Leon Ehl- bert won the first prize and Miss Estele Adler the second. The visitors prize was won by Miss Stalbehl Mrs. Sam Strauss will entertain the club This week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
A Light Snow Falls.

After a week of almost summery weather. a cold wave swept down from the northwest tonight, bringing low tenn perature and light snow. The north wester was a severe one and wind blow ing furiously and the mercury falling rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

Mrs. T. W. Hall. Jr.. entertained the Young Ladies' Euchre Club last Tuesday
 Miss Mary Gilman and Mrs. H. P. Stew art were the fortunate winners of prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

MT. and Mrs. Enos R. Stewart enter- tained the Evening Whist Club Friday evening. Sixteen players were present and an enjoyable evening was spent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
NEWS OF HIGH JACKSON.
Lumber Company Organized with W.
 A. Card as President.

Scottsboro. Feb. 16.-tspecial.) 1.-The In- dependent Telephone Company has all the poles on the Langston line erected and wires have been strung as far as the rtv- CT. a distance of nine miles. Work is now in progress on a tower where the line will span the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17
con+ured Vessels Returned.

Porto Cabello. Feb. l6.-After the blockade had been raised here the captur- ed Venezuelan sailing vessels were turn ed over to United States vlce-Consul COIL mar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

Mrs. A. T. London was the guest of honor at delightful card party given Saturday afternoon Dy Mrs. Cardlsle Mel win.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-17

A cloud burst in the Francisco con1- munity last week did thousands of dol lars damage to farms in the destruction of fences and washing of lands. Several families living on low lands along the creeks were forced to flee to the hill sides to escape from the raging torrent.