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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Dearborn-I am living with my sixth
wife.
Wabash-And yet yo' say you never
had any luck.
where is the luck?"
"You said you were living, didn't
ou"-YOnkers Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

The Saxon--lt's funny thing,
but have you ever noticed that
Shakespeare never introduced an
lrishman into any of his playsi
There can be but one construction
placed upon this. and that is
Pat Gnterrupting)-That he knew
better. begob! than to make fun OF
an Oirishman.-Ally Sloper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
Temperance Hint.

you seem rather hilarious to-day"
the lathe remarked to the buzz saw.
Yes" replied the buzz saw, the
man who runs me brought some whis-
ky into the shop with him a little while
ago"
"Well?"
well. took two or three fingers It
his expense. Troy Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Are you sure it is really and truly
love?' she asked.
positive answered the practical
young man who had just proposed.
IL tested it,"
"Tested it?'
"fes. | doctored myself for indi.
gestion for two weeks before defn.
itely deciding just what the symp.
toms meant. Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Winks-Come along, old boy, I've go,
two complimentary tickets for dra.
matte performance.
Jinks-Tragedy or comedy?
Tragedy"
81 don't like tragedies. They appeal
50 strongly TO ones sympathies that
] always feel blue for week"
This one won't. You'll come home
as jolly as If you'd been to a circus
It's by an amateur company.'-N. Y
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
Earring Him.

Yes; an l took up de box o. choc'-
luts dat cost me "A hull bone; an
wan-in' to do de ting proper, says,
when | passed EN- to her. says l.:
Sweets to de sweet quotin' po'try,
yuh know. An, say! wot d. yuh t'inll
she says? Say! She didn say ting
but: Tanks to de tank Say.
WOt ?"-PuCk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

II never saw such d misery man az
Tinkins."
In what way"
"Why, he always gets intoxicated be.
fore counting his money
What does he do that for?"
80 he can see double. Chicago
Daily News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

"You are in my pew, SIR" said Mr..
Upiohn, stiffiy.
"Then | am sitting in the seat of the
scornful!' replied the stranger, get
ting out of it with alacrity and taking
seat further back in the church.
Chicnpn Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
4 Little Too Anxious,

Gladwin-I believe that girl wants
to get married.
Square, begin to think so my
self; | proposed to her by letter the
other day and when she mailed her
acceptance she put a special delivery
stamp on the envelope.-Town
Topics
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
His Turn Next.

Kind Gentleman-Why are you cry
ing. my little man?
Little Boy-Because my nav is
lickin' my little brother fur somethin'
wot | done.
Kind Gentlcman-Whata conscien-
tious little gentleman,
Little Boy-But my brother'll tell
her it wuz me, and then I'll ketch it.
Boo-hoo!-Ohio journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Western Man-We had a terrible
coniagration in Dugout City lass
week. Only II houses left standing.
Eastern Nanny goodness. How
many were there before the fire?
Western Man-Nineteen.-N. Y
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

THAT orator again referred to me
as trusty servant of the people
didn't hep said Senator Sorghum.
Yes"
"Well. l wish he'd stop it, I'm tired
of these jokes about my connection
with monopolics. Tell him not to
call me 'trusty' any more."-Wash.
ingtOn Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
4 Test OF Patience.

AlgY-She's deuccd clever. She
learned how to skate quite well IN.
der my instructions in just ten min.
utcs.
Ethcl-Oh. That wasn't clever.
ness; that was patience. Most girls
would have learned in two.-Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Neverpay-Say, old boy, lend me Sl3.
Observation-Disclosures don't know
about that.
Neverpay-Suporstitious, Ell? Well,
make it twelve.-N. y. Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
4 Friend in DiSEnike.

Giles-po YOU think her father in.
fuonccd her to marry YOU?
Bjones - Unquestionably. She
would never listen to me until he
forbade my calling on her-Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
BEGINNING TO REALIZE 1T

Il never heard Dinsmore acknowledee
that he was growing old before to-day"
How did he acknowledge it,"
lie announced that he felt iust az
young as he ever did."-Detroit Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
KEPT ASUNDFR

rom Have Maud and Ethel quarrellcds
don't see them together lately
Dolly-No, they haven't quarreUcd but
Maud's new gown is lavender and Ethel's
new gown is blue,-SomervilIe (MassI
Journal '
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
Pm Was with Them.

"Do you think your father likes me,
Mamie?"
81 am sure he does"
"'What makes you surc?"
because it was only yesterday he
asked me when you and I were going
to be married, as he wanted to live
with us."-Tit-B Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

She-Ilow long have you danced?
Hc-Oh! Years.
She-Well' don't be discouraged.-
Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
Qualif cd.

Bilzer-upon what does Flasher
base his claims of being a society mani
Buz1er-He's had govt and appendix
ritis.-Ohio State journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
DIsAGREEABLE ALTERNATIVE.

Banker-lf engage you as cashier
you must either give bond for 500. 900
or marry my daughter Laura.-Flie
eSnde Blaetter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

Maude (much exercised on perceiv-
ing a very delicate pencil line of DOWN
What would you do if you had a mus
tache on your lip?
Clare (entirely occupied with her
own Elections We'll, If he were nice,
] should keep very quiet.-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
A Sure Thing,

Il wonder il he knows my sister
has money"
HAS he proposed?"
"He has"
"Ie does!"-N. Y. Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

No Doubt True.
OF men who never work lick
You doubtless know few;
But turn them loose In a brewery
And trouble they would brew.
Chicago Daily News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02
For Right and Justice

The two countries in every essential
part Of their make up were one. They
spoke the same language. Many fam
lilies had brothers and sisters and other
relatives in both countries. The chit
drcn Of prominent Americans were for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
MARRIAGE OF
 MISS WILLIAMS AND DIR. STEICKLER IN ATLANTA

The marriage of Miss Annie Williams former Montgomery girl, who had many friends and was always a belle in society when she visited her native city. Is ot especial interest The wedding took place Tuesday in Atlanta, and The Constitution has the following concerning it:
 "The wedding of Miss Annie Williams and Dr. Cyrus Strickler yesterday even ing was a beautiful one, celebrated at the home of MT. and Mrs. Martin Amorous on Ivy Street. At o'clock the ceremony was performed by Dr. G. B. Strickler of Richmond, father of the bridegroom and a reception followed at which 200 friends of the bride and bridegroom were grate- fully entertained.
 ''The ceremony was performed in the front drawing room, a handsome apart ment, in which bamboo etched the white woodwork, boughs of this effective green framing the windows, doors and the tall white mantel. whose mirror reflected the delicate greens of maidenhair fern and white roses banked before 1t. A profusion of palms and ferns well placed about the room completed the effective setting for the bridal party when they were grouped for the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Foes of Snow Blockades.

Chicago Post.
 A journey from Chicago to Deadwood In the dead of winter convinces the trav- eler that all the railroads have learned how to battle with the snow Blockades and blizzards have no terrors now, for in the roundhouses at Alliance, Neb, and Sheridan. Wyo.. stand two rotary snow blows that have never known defeat. For ten years they have stood like fire engines. ready for instant action. Every morning during the winter months these blows are fired up and tested and made ready for a call that seldom comes. In the ten years the one at Alliance has been out twice, the one at Sheridan three or four times They are taken out only when the ordinary snow blows attached to the locomotives have failed.
 There is as much difference between them and the old-fashioned snow blows of fifteen or twenty years ago as there is between an automobile and an OK cart. The old style method of bucklinE snow was to attach a small pointed push blow to a fiat car loaded with rails to hold 1t down, put on three or four locomotives in the rear. back up and make a run for 1t. Usually the whole thing came to grief. Either 1t failed to get through and was stuck in the drift, unable to move either way or 1t would strike slanting drift and spill itself all over the coun- try. Sometimes, too, curious spectators who lined up along the right of way to see the snow fly were buried under 1t in the general mix-up and had to be dug out with snow shovels Snow bloekades were serious affairs in those days.
 In the spring of 1881 a blizzard swept over Northern Iowa and for a month put a stop to railroading. The snow was banked higher than the cars, and tele- graph poles poked their heads not more than a foot or two above the level of the STOW. In the .mal towns provisions ran low, and all business stopped Bank CTS, lawyers and merchants went out and helped the railroad companies shovel snow but ali to no purpose. The impro- vised snow blows Frre entirely adequate Many roads were abandoned altogether and trains left stuck in the drifts till the the coming of the rotary blow all this was changed snowsto-m may do their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
THE CONFEDERATE BAZAAR
 IN RICHMOND

The following concerning the Confed- crate Bazaar, to be held in Richmond in April, Is in circular that has been sent out by the Confederate Bazaar Associa- ton:
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy. assisted by the Confederated Southern Memorial Associations, will hold bazaar for the benefit of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Arch, and for the Con- federate Museum, which is now establish ed in the mansion in which President Da- wis resided during the war. They there fore ask the help of every man, woman and child, in order that the entire South may share in the honor. The Association of the Jefferson Davis Monument, U. D. C.. has director in each State, and the Confederate Museum a regent, who rep resents a room owned by each State in the Southern Confederacy, and will be represented by table bearing its name, shield and colors, and articles received designated by the donor. Tt is befitting that to the dauntless chieftain and his heroic followers these two monuments be raised in the capital of the Confederacy, the one spot which can never lose its identity with the cause for which they struggled and died '"The Southern and Adams Express Companies will deliver, free of charge all packages limited to twenty-five pounds. Whenever possible. packages should be forwarded from these companies
 All articles, small and large. for table or restaurants. for use or beauty, should be addressed 10 Confederate Bazaar. Richmond, Va
 Name and residence of the consignee should be In the corner. but not given as part of the address"
 The Alabama women who are in charge of this work are Miss Mary Clayton of Eufaula, who is agent for Alabama, and Mrs. Charles G. Brown of Birmingham, who Is director for Alabama. Mrs. James H. Drake of 1906 Floyd Ave nue. Richmond, has charge of the Alaba- ma table,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
WOMAN Qn0 3 SOCIETY.
CBY MRS. ]. N. ds coTTEs.)

The bride was led to the waiting bride groom and his best man, Dr. Stephen Barnett, by her brother-in-law, MT. Mar tin Amorous. She was very lovely In her bridal attire, the soft white gown and veil emphasizing the beauty of her color Ing and features. The gown was a beau tiful one of batiste, hand-embroidered, and made with elaboration. She carried a bouquet of white roses and hyacinths.
 Mrs. Martin Amorous, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Descending the stairs immediately before the bride she was strikingly handsome in a gown Of white cloth and black net, strips of the cloth applied lengthwise on the black net, which was made over pale blue silk yelled with lavender chiffon.
 Miss Mamie Williams was bridesmaid, and she wore a becoming gown of white chiffon and lace with cream ribbons.
 Little Misses Emma Kate Amorous and Carrie Peabody led the way for the bridal party, the white ribbons they bore mak- ing an aisle from the stairs into the drawing room.
 An orchestra played the wedding mu- sic and the guests witnessed the ceremony from the large reception hall and the pack drawing room both of which were tastefully decorated with bamboo, palms The bridal table seated six. Dr. and Mrs. Strickler, Miss Williams, Dr., Bar Mir. Meyer
 Ine ulning room decorations were sim pie-the nature of the furnishing is such as to require little adornment-but they were most artistic. The rich blue green of the frescoing contrasts well with the mahogany wood work, buffet and cabi- nets and bamboo was the only wall dec- oration. The mantel was laden with ferns and bridesroses, and the dining table centerpiece was a huge bowl of these roses. A large heart of pink spun candy held white candy balls, and the bride's cake was done in white and pink, pink ribbons being drawn to discover the ring, thimble, dime and button.
 "A delicious supper was served and punch was dispensed from a fern imbed- ded oc he reception hall.
 "Dr. e.. ;. !. Strickler, on returning from their wedding trip, will reside with MT. and Mrs. Amorous for several months
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
HIS LIFE A FAILURE.
Sad Story of the Author of "There's a Light in the Window for Thee"

Kansas City tMo.) World.
 The body of the Rev. Edward Dunbar
 author of the Sunday School song. There's Light in the Window for graveyard at Cofteyville, Kan, and buried by the side of the motaer of the deceased in New Bedford, Mass. Rela- lives of the dead preacher-poet lately have communicated with the Coffeyville authorities on the subject.
 After serving a .erm in the Minnesota
 penitentiary for bigamy in the early '7cs Dunbar became a waaderer and noth- ing was heard of him till three years ago in the Coffeyville Couaty jail, where he
 stormy night. and none knew from
 whence he came He was given succor.
 but death came to him before morning.
 Letters in his pockets told who he was,
 but as no kin could be located by wire, the authorities buried him.
 Dunbar was a rising young preacher In New Bedford, with a wife and four chil- dren. Apparently without cause he left
 his family and came to Kansas. engaging in evangelistic work He conducted re- vivals in many towns with marvellous suc- cess. He went from Kansas to Minneap- oils, Minn., to conduct a series of revival meetings. While there he fell in love with a young woman who attended his
 revival and married he, against the wish es of her folks, who were suspicious that all was not right with the evangelist. Judge W. D. Webb, now of Atchison,
 Kan, lived in Minneapolis at the time. and the girls family employed him to | investigate Dunbar's past. It didn't take | long to ascertain the facts. Dunbar was | arrested at Leavenworth. where he had been called to conduct a revival and Webb prosecuted the bisamist, and convicted him, his New Bedford wife appearing against him. Dunbar was sentenced to four years in prison.
 When Dunbar was a boy" says Judge Webb, he worked in 6 factory in New Bedford, living with his aged mother.
 The boy worked tin late at night, and hls
 mother always kept light in the window
 for him.
 "At the age of r Dunbar decided to 50
 to sea, and shipped for three years
 cruise. His mother. however, kept the light burning in the window for him. She
 died before his return home. Her last
 words are: Tell my boy that l will
 keep as light burning in the window of
 Heaven for him.
 When Dunbar returned home and re ceived his mothers dying message, he wa deeply impressed, and shortly thereaftt
 repented Of his sins, united with a churc
 and began to study for the ministry. Soc | he began to preach and write religiou
 songs. He wrote There's Light in tht Window for Thee in memory of his moth CTS tender love for him."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
COLONIAL DANES , MEET IN MOBILE.

The sixth annual meeting of the Ala bama Society of Colonial Danes was held at the residence of the president, Mrs Hortense Addison Batre, 107 South Con- ception Street, yesterday at high noon, Upon the arrival of the guests a two- course plate lunch was served, consisting
 of delicious chicken salad, cheese sand witches. wafers, olives and hot chocolate
 with whipped cream, pink and white ice cream and heart-shaped cakes. After the luncheon the annual report of officers and election of officers ensued, the re- ports being most satisfactory, as fol- lows:
 Prom the little nucleus of fifteen Danes. 1t has grown into large, pros porous non-colonial society, which will
 number, in few months. one hundred
 members The Danes are found all over
 the State Snt there are three na district ss Demopolis contests this year for the colonial prize medal for the best essay on a colonial topic written by a girl
 graduate of the public schooi. also Bir%. .no Colonial Danes in two years have been
 these: $2O0 to the monument in Airing "~r, erected to the dead of the Spanish
 ,erican war; $25 to the Record Book
 contain the names of the dead soldiers and. sailors of the late war. Alabama fur
 bama furnished 1000 volunteers. ~ of whom died without ever seeing Cuba. Their names will be on the first page of the Record BOOK, opening at AiaDaHd Next year the scholarship will be extend ed to Tuscaloosa, thus including both State colleges. A scholarship of $50 has just been sent to Auburn for the best essay from the graduating class on a | colonial subject.
 The following officers were elected: Mrs. | Hortense A. Batre president; Mrs. liar vey Jones, first vice-president: Mrs. | Mary R. K. Fowlkes of Selma, second
 vice-president: Mrs. R. H. Clarke, treasu- | Ter; Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce of Tusca- | loosa, recording secretary; Mrs. Harvey l Jones' corresponding secretary; and four | new managers, Mrs. Electra Semmes Col ston, Mrs. J. G. Thomas, Mrs. Mary | James of Selma and Mrs. Mary R. K. | Fowlkes of Selma. Those present were Mrs. J. G. Thomas. Mrs. Henry Lesesne, l Mrs. Harvey Jones, Mrs. E. s. Colston, | Mrs. R. H. Clarke, Mrs. Charles Shaw | han, Mrs. Helen Beverly Moore Thomas, | Mrs J. Syd Robbins, Mrs. Thomas St. John, Mrs. Edward Faith, Mrs. | Stanley Finch, Mrs. William Page Me l Intosh, Mrs. Louis Donald. Misses Meta | Thompson. Mollie Thurber and Adele Batre. The members present from dis | tance were: Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce of Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Samuel Woolf Of De
 mopolis Mrs. J. Fred Robertson of Bes-
 semer and Miss Rosamond Weaver of | Selma Mobile Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

week. Owing to Mir. Pages recent ill., ness no social functions were accepted for him with the exception of luncheon at the Capital City Club, where he and John Fox, IT., of Kentucky were the guests of honor.
 The friends of Miss Happy Hereford will regret to know that she continues seriously i'll.
 Mrs. Richard L. Burt is visiting her mother. Mrs. E. T. Jordan, at her home in Midway.
 Mrs. wm. Ketzky left yesterday for a three weeks visit with relatives in New York City.
 The membsrs of the Standard Club will entertain at a german this evening.
 Mrs. ". P. Morgan of Atlanta is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. s. Girard.
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. OBrien of Vine mont are at the Windsor Hotel.
 The Ioniaa Club will be entertained to- day by Mrs. William Marks.
 Mrs. Ben New of Cleveland, O., Is the guest of Mrs. c. Hertz.
 Mrs. c. s. Nichol of Cecil is visiting relatives in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
MRS. MEYER ENTERTAINER
 THE TUESDAY EUCHRE

Mrs E. J. Meyer entertained beauti- fully yesterday afternoon when her guests were the members of the Tuesday Euchre Club and & few other friends.
 The entire lower floor was devoted to the entertainment and was decorated eiaborately in palms and pink carnations, and lighted with pink shaded candles in silver candelapra.
 The first prize was a cut glass bowl and was won by Mrs. L. Loeb, the second prize. silver pin tray. was won by Mrs. A. Behr and the guests prize. which was hand-painted1 china plate, fell to Mrs. J. T. Moses.
 The score cards were lovely miniature American flags in honor of Washington's birthday.
 Mrs. Meyers guests who are not mem- bers of the club were Mrs. Sheer of Knoxville, Mrs. w. T. Wray of New York. Mizs Julia Moses, Mrs. J. T. Moses, Mrs. Leon Lehman. Mrs, L.. Bernheimer, Miss Bertha Schloss, Miss Adele Stoll, Miss Julia Well and Mrs. H. A. Harria
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
IN COMPLIMENT
 TO MISS JARVIS.

MT. and Mrs. H. U. Mckinney enter tained few friends at a Book Guessing Party on Tuesday evening in compliment to their niece. Miss Ida Jarvis of Selma.
 The prize offered the young ladies, for the largest number of correct guesses was a burnt wood Gibson head, and 1t was won by Miss Ella Hargrove Sayre.
 The prize for the gentlemen was a sil- yer paper cutter and MT. B. Johnstotn won 1t.
 The guests were Misses Lucia Richard son. Alma Tillis, Whitman Hood, Frankie Jones, Clauselle Hood, Ella Hargrove Sayre: Messrs. Scale, Kendrick, Frank Browder, B. Johnston and Cheney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
A PRETTY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss MoIie Yelverton entertained number of her friends yesterday after noon in celebration of her birthday. The decorations were pink, and the souvenirs presented to each guest were varied and beautiful.
 The guests were Misses Lurlne billiard, Mary Burke, Clara Galloway, Annie Sightler, Ruth Sightler, Eloise Ford, Dora Davidson, Ida and Willie Thompson, An abel and Mamie Spiers, E. B. Moore, Sarah Hudson Emily White, Doris Stiles, Florence Harris. Mary Figh. Estelle Yel- verton. Master De Witt Ford and John Yelverton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
IN COMPLIMENT
 TO MISS MITCHLL

Mir. and Mrs. John Hastings entertained few friends informally on Tuesday evening in compliment to Miss Estell of her aunt, Mrs. Alex Garland.
 The tones of the decorations were red and yellow and the features of the even- ing were music and recitations. Miss Carolyn kohn rendered several beautiful selections on the violin and Miss Mitchell gave number of lovely recitations which she rendered delightfully."-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

The scratch of a pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poi soning results from the injury All dan- ger of this may be avoided, however. by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It Is an antiseptic and unequalled as A quick healing lniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by all drug Rists, --adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

worst. Even the winds in the sand hills of Nebraska may consplre with the snow. Trains may be delayed, but only until the rotary snow blow can reach them: It bores it's way through solid bank Of snow and sand as surely as an augur tn .ough a pine board Before 1t an im- promptu blizzard. behind 1t clean. straight track.