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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
James Cantey Chapter,

An interesting meeting of the Chapter was held at the home of Mrs. J. L. POT lard. Friday morning, May l.
 Mrs. YarbrougA. who recently made a visit to Montgomery, stated that at the request of the Chapter, she had pur- chased furnishings for the Jefferson Da- vis-James Cantey room" at Mountain Creek. and the room thus furnished by these two Chapters can now be comfort ably occupied by needy veterans.
 Mrs. Pollard and Miss Mamie Henry delegates to the Tuscaloosa Convention announced their intention of going ana Mrs. Pollard was appointed chairman The Secretary was instructed to make ready the Chapters annual report
 By a unanimous vote the Secretary was also instructed to thank Capt E. II. Screws for the beautiful and eloquent ad- dress delivered on Memorial Day.
 Mrs. .Yarhrough announced that the box contributed to the Confederate Bazaar made a safe journey to Virginia's Capi- tai vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. A NJ Lewis and Mrs. Claudia Lewis Pitts. esteemed friends of the Chapter, for beautiful and valuable handmade lace articles contributed to this box.
 By request Mrs. J. F.. Henry read sketch of Henry Timrod, poet.
 Following is the program of next meet ing, to be hold at Mrs. w. II. Holland B;
 :. Sketch of Ancestor, Mrs. F. M. de Graffenrcid
 .. Days of the Confederacy During President Davis's Residence in Montgom- cry. Mrs. F. R. Yarbrough.
 8. Memories of Jefferson Davis. Miss Annie Gene Owens.
 1. Music. Miss Mamie Henry.
 5. Battle of New Orleans, Mrs. J. T. Nuckolls Jr.
 Members will answer to roll call with names of Confederate Generals.
 After adjournment, the ladies were served with delicious refreshments by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Report of Troy Chpter.

The May meeting of Troy Chapter was held at the home of Mrs. W. H. Sam ford. This meeting was largely attended and much enjoyed.
 The Chapter had regular overhauling of all their work so that now the busi- ness of the Chapter is in better condition than ever before since its organization. Two names were added to the list of members. The membership is constantly increasing. which of course bespeaks in- terest.
 On motion the rose (red and white), was adopted as the Chapter flower and a committed appointed to submit notices for selection. Mrs. Brady Owens was elect ed to fill Directors vacancy at the Con- vention. So much of the afternoon was taken up with business the literary pro- gram had to be dispensed with. After adjournment refreshments were served. This ended a very enthusiastic meeting of the Troy Chapter.
 Mrs. W. H. Sanford,
 Correspondng Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

sition Not only does approval smile and l laud the work, but deaf ears, insensible to other demands, become attentive and liberal hands respond to the call of the pa triotic women of the South. The call to perpetuate in bronze and stone the hero and the private, the call to the living to organize a union in whose strength and perpetuity our posterity will ever be a living monument to the greatest men the world has ever known.
 In the strifes and achievements that will necessarily follow in the years to come-to be a descendant of the Confed- eracy will be an honor and doubly so to be U. D. c.
 Following is the poem written and re- cited by Mrs. J. A. ROuntree at the me morial services. in Birmingham, Sunday, and printed at the request of the Veterans of Camp Hardee.
 Memorial Day. We have met with you here again today,
 As we meet each year at this time To honor the men who wore the gray,
 And fought with a faith sublime. And we bring to the Ieroes now at rest,
 In these mounds beneath the sod Our blossoms of praise fo- their souls
 most blest,
 Who have gone to dwell with God. These comrades now wait in the great be-
 yond
 For you soldiers who still ~emain, And you honor theIr graves with memory
 fond,
 For the cause that was not in vain. And while today you honor the dead With loyalty, strong and true, We women, the daughters of men who bled,
 Have come to pay tribute to you. And we bring this cross as token small For your deeds of val ,r and love, And we ask you to wear it until the last call.
 When you meet with your comrades above.
 The battles you fought 'sainst the North ern men, Were just the beginning of strife; And the many long years you have strug- gled since then,
 Have been full of battles of life. 'Tis only a little we Daughters can do, But we work with a willing zest And our hearts and our hands are ever for you Who gave of your lives the best And so with this cross so strong and true, We seek to show honor and praise, For We honor the South when We honor you,
 Who fought in those terrible days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on |. alIIs l anu between Bll Inlngnam and .Nsw O..vaIIs, LeUdnvu Junction and Cincln- ..aII; aiso IL aims ana between Montgom- eI5 anu GuInIIe, ky. service = carte.
 .NeW anu IaIIuSouIely uuIIL chair cars (seats lIesJ alo vpeIaLeu uallIs l and between L4lSi innaII New OrIeaI4S. hIgh pack seat uuacn.s ana char cars are also run on all Iu Uukn La.ns uetWerII Cincinnati, LoulsVllle, JL. L.UuIs, evansville. Memphis Nashville and .>ew Ol leans
 Train No l carries through Pullman sleep CTS fIom Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Jlleans and Chicago to St. Peter sbuIg: also through tourist sleepers to San Francisco, leaving Montgomery at 9:35 p. m. Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
United Dau&hterc
 Of The ConfederaCy.

Mrs A. L. Dowdell. President, Editor
 in-Chief. Mrs. J. Asa Rountree. Birmingham. Chap
 ter Editor. krsL Harvey E. Jones, Historian. His-
 torical Editor. Our Fallen Heroes: 'sThe manner of their death was the crownfng glory of their uves.--Jefferson Davis.
 DIRECTORY. president-Mrs. A l.. Dowdell, Opeiika- Honorary President-Mrs. Saliie c. Jones. Camden First Vice Pr .sident-Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis, Birmingham. Second Vice Presidcnt-Mrs. c. W. Tay- Tor. Demopolis. Recording sscretary-Mrs. B. B. Ross. Auburn. corresponding secretary-MrA W. Will Treasurer-Ir.. J. N. Thompson. Tus- cumbia- Historian.Mrs. Harvey B. Jones. Spring Registrar-Miss Elma Holland. Scale.
 CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Committee-Miss M z. Bullock. Eufaula. Monumental Committee-Mrs. L. c. Daw- son, Montgomery. children of the Confederacy-Mrs. F. Wood, Troy. Chapter Extension Committee-Mrs. F. H. Elmore Montxomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

Street, Veterans, Daughters of the Con- federacy and citizens all fell in line, to honor our brave soldiers, who had passed over the river and spread their white tents in the field of eternal peace.
 Col. Jno. F. Tate was marshal of the day, and the battle-scarred veteran, MT. w. J. Gentry, bore the colors. The most attractive feature of the parade was that of the little boys ranging from to 10 years of age who bore the flowers for the decorations. On arriving at the cem- etery the program was begun by prayer by Rev. Mr. Brannon.
 Miss Julia Pollard presided at the or gan and the well selected songs were beautifully rendered by the choir.
 MT. N. w. E. Long, in a few appropri- ate words, introduced the orator of the day, Hon. Vim. H. Sanford of Troy. MT. Samford's speech was beautiful in it's rhetoric, profound in its logic, sublime in its patriotism, and complete in its de- sign.
 Crosses of honor were bestowed on a member of veterans by Madames Harluck and Mitchell. MT. Brannon pronounced the benediction and the large audience wended its way homeward, love and pride for our beautiful Southland filling every heart
 Hattie Head Owens Historian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Hurtsboro. Ala.

On the night of April 26th. the Confeder- ate dead in Oak Grove Cemetery slept under garlands of evergreens and bright flowers placed by loving hands, who hon. ored their valor and revered the cause for which they fought so well.
 Memorial services were held in the cem- etery beginning at 2:30 in the afternoon.
 The parade was formed on Railroad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

Thursday and Saturday. va New Orleans and southern Eacttic " Train No. carries through Pullman sleap. CTS from New Orleans to New York and lsln- cinhatt, and St Petersburg To Chicago. malI,,x direct connection at Nashville with through Sleeper St. Louis.
 Tram NO carries through Pullman sleep- CTS from New Orleans to New York CInctn. natl and Chicago without change.
 All through trains make close connections a. Cihchhati' Evansville, St. Louis and New Or leans for all points North south Easi ana West. ''S For further information pertaining to ratea routes and schedules consult ticket agents IL and N. R. R.. or write or call n
 W. L. 3EASLEY,
 Passenger Agent. Union ,tation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Owen Kenan McLemore chapter.

The Owen Kenan McLemore Chapter of Lafayette, Ala. has through the untiring efforts of its President, Mrs. Annie Allen heen able to purchase two memorial logs at the Soldiers Home. and erected eigh- teen head and foot stones of best white polished marble, over soldiers buried at this place. The small sum of $2 has re- gently been contributed to the urgent need of soldiers graves at Marietta, Ga Not only the Chapter, but the people of La fayette responded most cheerfully in con- tributions to mark our soldiers graves and nice box has been sent to the ba- zaar at Richmond.
 We have very interesting Chapter, Not only are we progressing financially but the historical. feature adds both a pleasure and profit to the meetings
 We sometimes hear the woman's club denounced, but at last they have an order in the U. D. c. that meets with no oppo-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Pelham Chapter.

The Memorial Day services at Birming- ham were held in the First Methodist Church Sunday at D. m. at which hour the church was crowded. The program for the day was as follows:
 Prayer-By the Rev. M. H. Wells.
 Music-"It Is All In All to Me-" by the quartette.
 Poem-"Memorial Day." by Mrs. J. A. Rountree.
 song-"The King of Love. My Shepherd Is," by the quartette.
 Oration-By Judge N. B. Feagtn.
 Music-"Lead Kindly Light" by the quartette.
 Presentation of crosses of honor.
 Music, Nearer my God to Thee" by the quartette and audience.
 Benediction-By the Rev. J. P. McFer- rin.
 Several thousand people were at the cemetery to await the column when 1t ar rived. In the column were the Jefferson Volunteers, in command of Captain John Yeatman; the Birmingham Rifles. in com mand of Captain Ledbetter; the Brandon Light Artillery. commanded by Captain E. D. Smith: troop D. Captain E. J. Mo- Crossin, and detachments from the Bes- semer and Woodlawn companies. after which came the veterans whose column grows smaller each year.
 At the cemetery three salutes were fired by the infantry and cavalry of the Ma tional Guard, and three by the Brandon Light Artillery, then taps was sounded. and wreaths and flowers placed on the graves of all Confederate soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Florence, Ala, May 8. 1903.

Florence, Ala, May 8, 1903. Editor U. D. C. Column of Montgomery
 Advertisers:
 On Saturoay last, April 25, the monu- ment in memory or the Confederate sol diers from Lauderdaie County who fell in our civil war, was unveiled in tiIls city in the presence of more than o,0OO enthu- siastic people. Business was suspended during the exercises and the occasion and the pleasant day brought out a large crowd.
 The monument was begun many years ago by the ladies ot the Memorial Asso- clation, but a financial panic and bank failures lost to them their money, and it has only been within the past year when assisted by the Florence Chapter U. D. c. that they have been able to make the final arrangements for its completion.
 The statue, executed of white marble in Italy, beautiful work of art, is that of Confederate soldier seven feet in height in the attitude of unfixing his bayonet, indicating the end or the war, and stands upon a pedestal of twenty feet. It is well located on a plat of the court house square in the center of the city.
 The school children sang patriotic songs and the statue was unveiled by thirteen little girls, each representing the family of Confederate veterans.
 From a platform near the monument. the Daughters or the Confederacy, with most impressive ceremony, presented crosses of honor to forty seven veterans.
 After which Colonel John b. Weeden introduced the orator of the day, Dr. H. A. Moody. who delivered an eloquent and impressive address.
 The march was then made to the city cemetery headed by the Wheeler Rifles, preceded by a band of music, then the Confederate veterans, the sons of vet erans, several fraternal orders, several hundred children of the public schools, and a long line of vehicles-where the graves of Confederate soldiers were ap- propriately decorated, the Wheeler Rifies firing a military salute. Many houses in the city were beautifully decorated with Confederate flags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Memorial Exercises, Clayton Chapter
 U. D, c,

U. U. '. On Monday, April 27, the Clayton Chap ter. U. D. C., held their memorial ex- ercises in the Baptist Church. where an eloquent and beautiful address was de- livered by Bullock County's gifted young Senator, Hon. Thomas Frazer, of Union Springs. He held the large audience spellbound by his splendid address, to- gether with prayers by our Chaplain and a touching and exquisite recitation by Miss Louise Dane, and appropriate music oy Miss Glenn as organist, assisted by fine voices. and the scattering of flow CTS on our heroic dead, rendered this oc- casion memorable one, as indeed 1t has always been with us, for our small town was among the first in Alabama to fol- low the suggestion of the patriotic Miss Rutherford of Columbus, Ga., to organ ize Ladies Memorial Association" with Mrs. II. D. Clayton as President so. for nearly thirty years. our children and grandchildren have scattered with loving hands sweet flowers over the graves of those who gave their lives for us and the lost cause
 We have very interesting Chapter and although not very noisy, are doing good work. At our late meeting a purse was donated to the Richmond Bazaar: and We have fund, which we will soon cu- large, for the erection of d monument to our dead, buried here, and through the efforts o1 our worthy President, Mrs. x. Ii. fruitt, and the school .eacners ou. children raised $l0 Tor the Solalers' home We hope to do as well another year.
 Mrs. Jere N. lllldms,
 Corresponding Secretary. Clayton Chapter. U. b. |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
A Special Notice.

We respectfully urge all delegates who expect to attend the convention of the Alabama U. D. c. which will meet in Tuscaloosa May 12-14, not to neglect to secure a certificate from the agent at every point where a ticket to Tuscaloosa is purchased, in order to secure the one third rate in returning home. These cer tificates must be signed by the Recording Secretary. Mrs. B. B. Ross, and vised by the special agent of the Southeastern Tar if Association before return ticket can be secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Not an Amateur Author.

New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Won Quizz-What does your frend write verse? Novels? Tragedies?
 H. Kashe-Great scott, what do you take him for? An amateur? No, sir! He writes advertisements, of course.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

Take it, and wear 1t, and when life is OCT And you here with, your comrades lie, This little bronze cross that on earth here you wore, Shall be changed to Gods great Crown on High.
 Mrs. J. A. Rountree,
 Director of Pelham Chapter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
Mrs. Pollard.

Mrs. Pollard.
 A. Augusta Bickerstaff.
 Secretary. Scale, Ala, May 1, 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10
The Western Railway of Alabama.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

The seventh annual convention of the Alabama U. D. c. which will assemble in Tuscaloosa next week promises to be one of the most attractive in the history of our organization.
 The R. E. Rodes Chapter will tender reception to the State officers, delegates and visitors to the convention at the res- idence of Mrs. Edward Snow on Tuesday evening at o'clock.
 No individual invitations will be issued. but an invitation will be extended in the hall to all delegates and visitors to the convention. Arrangements have been made for delightful dummy ride at 5 p. m. on Wednesday when the convention will have an opportunity to visit the Bryce Hospital and the State University.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

Bryan--We he doesn't to be at all bashfu anyway
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-19

There is wren in Central America
whose nest is marvel of constructive
ingenuity. 1t selects a small tree with
horizontal branches growing close to-
gether. Across two of the branches 1t
lays sticks and fastens them together
with fibre until it has completed a plat
form about feet in length by feet
in width.
on the end of the platform nearest the
tree trunk It builds a great dome shaped
nest at least u inches in height, the
sides being formed of interviewer thorns.
Then it constructs a crooked, tunnel like
passageway from the nest to the outer
end of the platform, and in this tunnel,
at intervals, 1t builds little thorn fences.
leaving just room enough for its body to
pass through. At the outer end of the
tunnel It also builds a fence, with little
gateway in the middle and when II goes
out it closes the gateway with thorns
so that its enemies cannot get in. Thus
its protective instinct directs 1t how to
preserve its eggs and later on its young.
There is another bird in Central Ameri-
ca, a member of the oriole family. whose
nest is less elaborate than the wren's.
but just as ingenious. II selects a big
banana leaf and with its bill for a needle
and some strong grass for thread II sews
the two edges together following the
grain of the leaf, near one of the veins,
and 1t does the work so neatly that the
stitches cannot be seen without close
examination. In the pocket thus con-
structed the bird builds n nest with soft
grass or hair. and there lays her eggs
and raises her little family without fear
of discovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-19
WESTMINSTER WEST.

George Campbell and Maud Goodell
were among the graduates this week at
Vermont Academy.
Mrs Clara L. Fuller of Warren is with
her mother, Mrs. Mary f. Buxton, for
stay of fortnight.
Several of the children of Fred S Har-
low are at Mrs Mary Z. Goodelrs. The
whole family is expected later.
Only our pastor and his son, Robert,
were in attendance at the Sunday school
convention at Townshend, from here.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gorham and child
are at Mrs. Jason Gorham's. His health
is poor and he is obliged to give up his
work in Bellows Falls.
Frank l.. Harlow and family, including
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Harlow, came up
from Maiden Wednesday, and are located
at the farm. Miss Florence Metcalf is
with the family for the summer
Mrs Sarah Goodell and Mrs. Farrant
returned to their home in Bellows Falls
in the midst of the heavy rain Monday
afternoon. No such downpour was an
ticipated when they set forth.
Several of the strawberry beds in this
vicinity are yielding very well, large and
finely favored berries Others suffered
from the lack of water, there being now
fewer berries and of smaller size
Mrs. Henry ?. Ranney went to the
last week, where she has undergone a
serious operation. The outlook for her
recovery Is reported very favorable.
Hugh Wellman of Tufts College and
Abbie Wellman of Dean Academy ar
rived Saturday The former Is engaged
in arranging a telephone of his own con-
struction between mis- fathers shop and
residence.
j. O. Smith recently made a fine catch
of trout from his mill pond. The largest
one, which was presented to w. b. Cut
ting, measured 1i1a inches in length and
weighed three-fourths of a pound. Four
others were over IL inches long and
weighed one half pound each,
The Sunday school concert on Sunday
morning was largely attended and passed
off satisfactorily. 1t was under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Mary C. Ranney, the super
intendent, who was assisted by efficient
committees. The music was unusually
good. Mrs. Farrant and Abbie Wellman
were present to aid, and Robert Goodnue
with his cornet. The children had their
parts well committed, Aida Frost and
Edith Holbrook sang, and everybody
was pleased with the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-19
How to Make a Water Telescope.

The water telescope is a continuance
made of wood or metal, through which
when one end is partly submerged, OBJ
otherwise be invisible can be plainly
seen.
1t is astonishing how many fathoms
of water become almost as transparent
as air when viewed through one OF these
simple and amusing instruments. In Nor
way the fishermen make practical use of
the water telescope when searching for
herring shoals or cod, often by Its means
discovering new and unlocked for fish.
Take a funnel shaped tin horn, about
three or four feet long, eight to ten
inches in diameter at the bottom and
broad enough at the top to admit both
eyes of the observer. Sinkers should be
soldered near the bottom. This in a
measure counteracts the buoyancy of the
air contained in the water-tight funnel
and helps to submerge the big end.
The inside Of the funnel should be
painted black to prevent the light from
being reflected upon the bright surface
of the tin.
If any difficulty in found in procuring a
circular piece of glass, the bottom may
be made square and square glass used
and fitted into a lead frame made for the
purpose.
A water telescope will add greatly to
the entertainment Of a boating party or
picnic. wooden water telescope can
be made of a long wooden box, a piece
of glass for one end, and some paint
and putty for making seams watertight.
Fix the glass in one end of the box and
leave the other end open to admit the
eyes of the observer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-19
STATIONS RIVER,

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert White of Jamaica
visited at c. Gales recently.
H. J. Strout of New York has been
visiting Miss Maud Twitchell.
Ray Severance of Burlington has been
spending his vacation with his parents.
Mrs Francis Reynolds and children
are visiting her mother, Mrs. 2. Harry
Hugh Stratton, who left here recently,
has arrived i'm California and has OBJ
tanned work there.
The Odd Fellows memorial service will
be held in odd Fellows hall Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock. The public is cor
daily invited.
Children's day will be observed at the
Congregational church next Sunday
morning. The public are cordially invited
to the services.
DR.. j. II. Blodgett gave a paper We'd
nesday at the state school for health
officers in Burlington on What Consti
tutes a Nuisance Injurious to Public
Health?'