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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

word there meaning a small copper
coin.
After Vasco da CANA had rounded
the Cape of Good Hope those nations
began to trade with the East. The
word was kas in Tamil and the Dutch
adopted it without alteration, the Eng
lish taking it from the Dutch and call
ing it cash. The word soon became TO
stand for all sorts of money
When you say, Il can't listen to that
long rigmarole" you are using an an
cient legal phrase which once was APP
piled to the most solemn and porten-
tious documents. The word was orig
inally ag-man-roll. and long compli-
Gated deeds with seals attached to them
were so known in law. In the Middle
Ages even papal prOclamations or bulls
were called ragman-rolls. with no
, thought of disrespect. In fact, moth
ing was more solemn and respectable
than the ancient rigmarole.
Perhaps 1t was because solemn and
stately writings are apt to be rather
long drawn out and hard to understand
that the word finally came ito mean
what 1t now does.
Why these ancient documents We're
styled ragman- or rigmaroles is a
more involved question to answer. A
roll, of course, was the regular form
used. Writings on parchments used to
be attached to pieces of wood. on which
they were rolled up when not being
read.
The word ragman, as it appears In
this word. does not mean man who
sells or buys rags. but is a corruption
of the Icelandic word ragmenni.
coward or craven. Somehow the word
got mixed up with the Anglo-Saxon
language while 1T was in process of
formation, but it has now disappeared
except as 1t forms a part of ragma-
role. While ragman still meant n era
ven. King Edward I. of England bound
such of the Scottish mobiles as he could
to serve him by a long document of
thirty-six pieces of parchment sewn
together into one roll"
This was called by the Scottish pa
triots the cravcn's roll, or ragmans
roll, and from that calling we inhe.it
rigmarole.
a word of everyday use with US is
cotton. When we say it we are speak
ing almost pure Arabic. When the
MCors were established in the Sou'h
of Spain they were familiar with cot
ton and its uses. and they called 1t al
godon'-"aI" meaning the" The
Spaniards took the words from the
Arabian Moors. making ing godon the
word soon changed to cotton Add
really there isn't much difference be-
tween godOn and cotton. If you say 1t
quick. Thus in these four words taken
AZ random from the English langIase.
we find that we are really using Grc-.S
East Indian. Icelandic and Arabic -
An Exchange.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
MIR. HABERCORN SELECTED.
Appointed Assistant City Engineer b,

Appointed Assistant City Engineer by
Mayor Carr.
Paul Habercorn, 4 well known civil
engineer of Montgomery, was appoint
ed Assistant City Engineer by Mayor
Thomas H. Carr yesterday, and took
up the duties of his office yesterday
morning under City Engineer d. w.
Ford.
The improvements planned by the
city in the water works system of
Montgomery and for the street extern
sions in the annexed district, made the
services Of another engineer in the city
engineers Office necessary, and Mayor
place,
The position has Il salary OF $lOo a
month, attached to 1t, and is one of
considerable responsibility Up to the
timo of Mr. Habercorn's appointment
by the Mayor City Engineer ID. w.
Ford had only one assistant Stuart E.
Washburn, and the extra man will in
a large degree tighten the burden Of
work that has fallen upon the shout
ders Of Mr. Washburn
Mr., Hubercorn Is familiar with the
engineering work In Montgomery, as
he served the city In the capacity Of
an assistant engineer under the admin
istration of former MAJOR Clishy, and
by his work earned the reputation Of
an able and efficient engineer. Mr..
Habercorn has recently been connected
with the construction department of
the Alabama Midland Railway. and
has acceptably filled many responsible
positions in engineering work
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

devoted, vivacious, in word winsome,
the other pleasing to the eyes, but
without the mental beauties just nam
ed, and very few men would find tine
second as captivating as the first
There is deep philosophy in Gold
smiths maxim, Handsome is that hand
some does.
1T is of the utmost Importance that
women should understand clearly that
they were predestined to besthe beau
tiful sex, and not to compete with men
in trials of strength for which they
are weighted unfairly by Nature. They
should remember that mere strength
is not the highest criterion of nobility.
but modern man has a sense of
beauty, and it is there that he is weak
and vulnerable and easy to enslave
Hence, wise women will cultivate their
charms, physical and mental. above all
thing, and avoid work that develops
strength at the cost of beauty"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

ART OF LETTER WRITING

Do not write long business letters
Brevity is the key to a busy mans at
tention.
Do not write brief letters of friend
ship. If the correspondence has DO
come merely perfunctory, it is better
to end it,
Avoid writing over the head of your
correspondent Simplicity is the per
fection of every art
Never use words with which you ar"
not familiar. Often the placing of
such in Il sentence makes an otherwise
good letter ludicrous
Always use unrulcd paper. Of hne
texture. Avoid a pronounced colJr.
White, or the pale tinted stationery,
is always in good taste
Under no circumstances send half
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
BARGAINS in Wash Goods.

10000 YARDS GOOD QUALITY WHITE
SC LAWN, ssnot sitter bottom" coarse lawns,
but good sheer material. TEN YARDS On
FOR ................ ....,.. 11lI
LAWNS, black ON white ground, small
figures, polka dots, ring dots, etc. regu= m
lar SC grade, Shelf Implying price, 10 yds fJG
WHITE CHECK NAINSOOK and WHITE
LAWN worth SC yard, shelf enptying Af1o
price, TEN YARDS FOR. ................ TjG
loo QUALITY INDIA LINEN, Hoc quality check
Nainsook, H7Ac White Fancy Bourette 70o
Lawns, shelf emptying price. 10 YARDS u
WHITE ENGLISH PLAID and CHECKED
SHEER NAINSOOK, White Check and Stripe
Din1ity, very Small Check Nainsook; zoe
White Linen Superba; 25c Imported Swiss;
25c Embroidered Batiste; Persian Lawn; Now
city Weave Batiste i'm lace stripe effect; 2oc
quality soft finished French Nainsook and
I8c Long Cloth, shelf emptying price O. An
TEN YARDS FOR. ................ NIp4J
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
HER DAY.

She worried over little woes,
From which he laughing turned
She smarted meath the little blows
Which left him unconcerned;
She borrowed little troubles when
She had none of her own;
He smiled. as is the way with men,
And let her fret alone.
II.
A sorrow that was real and great
On the mwas laid one day;
Bewailing his notwithstanding fate
He flung his hopes away
But in that dreary hour she went,
While still her eyes were wet,
And led him forth. infirm and bent,
To help him to forget.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
OPEN COTTON BOLLs.
Early Product of MIR. CIapp's Farm on
MI Meirs ROod,

Several bolls of open cotton have
been sent to Montgomery from Nj
o. II. Clapps place on the Mt. Meigs
Road
This cotton was planted very early
by Mr.. Dan Turner on the place, then
owned by Mr. A, J. Brooks.
The prospects are very nattering for
heavy yield, as there is a large crop
of fun grown bolls on the stalks and
every indication of good top crop.
Messrs. Clapp and Turner say they
would be pleased to have their friends
call and see the cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

One Fare to Hot Springs, Ark,
Plus $500. every Wednesday and sat
urday until October 1st.. good for 81
days. Ask any ticket agent.
adv-tuwed-thu-fr sat.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Mrs. w. f. Clark, who has been WIS.,
iting her sister. Mrs. f. l.. Tapia, has
returned to her home in Birmingham
with her children.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
Importnnt Settlement.

Chicago NeWs.
The Friend-So your engagement
with Count de Brokue is a settled fact,
is it?
The Heiress--Not quite. He is now
preparing a schedule of his debts for
papa to settle.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Miss Julia Carr of Monterey. Mexico
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Frank $
Holt, at Grasslands.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Mr.. Harry Schcnd and Mrs. Nose
Schend of Eufaua are visiting Their
parents. Mr. ana Mrs. g. Wolff.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Payne and sister,
Miss Ovola Copley, have gone to ST.
Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

HAS STOOD THE TEST 81 YEARS.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic The first an
original tasteless chill tonic. so cents.
cod
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

They expected Mr.. Chiffon last evening
for II few days stay. Mr.. Edward
Branch and mother of Montgomery.
and Mrs Martinez of Columbus. are
visiting Mr. N. Gachet at the old
Gachet home.-Union Springs Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

The ladies of the Central Presbyte-
rian Church entertained at a social
in the parlors of the church on
Wednesday in compliment to their pas
tor. Rev. Neal l.. Anderson, who wIl
leave soon for his vacation. The even
ing was spent in most delightful
manner by the members of the church.
who called in compliment to Mr.. An
derson. Refreshments were served
throughout the hours.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Schend of EufauIa are visiting Their
parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. i. Wolff.
Miss Lucia Richardson left Tuesday
morning for Lumploin, Ga, whore she
will be the guest Of her cousin Miss
Virginia Robertson.
Mrs w a. Gcsuer, who has spent
the past two months at Greenville and
Butler Springs, has returned home.
Mrs. l.. A. Swigart. who has been
spending the past three weeks in Dc
catur, H. St. Louis ana Louisville, f7us
returned home.
The Magazine Club will meet this
afternoon at > o'clock with Mrs. ]. NJ.
Riggs.
Miss Addic Aired entertained a few
friends delightfully."- on Wednesday
evening at her home on Plank street.
Miss Agnes Carr has returned from
birmingham. where she has been Wis
iting friends.
Mrs. Phares Coleman and children
have gone to Mobile to visit her sister,
Mrs. Harry r. Inge.
Mrs Gordon Macdonald ana Miss
olive Macdonald, who hav" been visit
ing rrlativcs in Richmond, are now
spending sometime In Mhermarie
County.
Mrs. c. L. Chiffon and children of
Montgomery are receiving cordial
welcome from our people. They are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Durr,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Mrs. w. A. Gcsucr. who has spent
the past two months at Greenville and
Butler Springs, has returned home
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Mrs. c. L. Chiffon and children of
Montgomery are receiving a cordial
welcome from our people. They are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Durr,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-07-29

Mrs Phares Coleman and children
have gone to- Mobile to visit her sister.
Mrs. Harry r. lngc.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
w. R. SMITH co. SUCCESSFUL.
Induced DR.. Howard Co. TO Make
Special Price.

After a great deal Of effort and cor.
respondence. The W. Il. Smith Co ,
the popular druggists, have succeeded
in getting the DR. Howard Co. to make
a special half-price Introductory offer
on the regular fifty cent size of their
celebrated specific for the cure OF
constipation and dyspepsia.
This medicine is a recent discovery
for the cure of all diseases of the
stomach and bowels. 1t not only gives
quick relief, but it makes permanen,
cures.
DR.. Howard's specific has been so re-
markably successful in curing consti'
patton, dyspepsia and all liver trouble:
that The w. r. Smith Co. are willing
to return the price paid in every case
where 1t does not give relief.
The oid-fashioned idea of dosing
with mineral waters, cathartic pills
or harsh purgatives will soon be &
thing of the past. The best physicians
are prescribing DIR. Howard's specific
because it really gives the desired re-
suits and on account of the small ant
pleasant dose that is needed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
FATAL THIRTEEN CLUB.
Recent Murder of Indiana Merchant
Recalls List of Strange
Fatalities.

A singular coincidence In the murder
Of the druggist. William Runyan, Of
South Bend, Ind, is the fact that he
is the ninth member Of the Fourth
Ward Thirteen club 10 meet a violent
death. The thirteen club was origi-
nally composed of 13 boys ranging in
age between seven and ten years of
age, all OF whom resided in the same
neighborhood.
The members Of the club who are
dead are: John Embick, who died
suddenly after undergoing a surgical
operation; Schuyler Embick. who was
accidentally killed at the plant of the
South Bend doll works Frederick Mad
ison, who held a clerical position at the
Breckinger grocery, committed suicide
by swallowing poison; John Coad was
found dead in Chicago: Ed Spoon was
crushed to death beneath a brick wall
at the Birdsell plant; William Havelry
was found dead in coal bin Christian
Herbick met death In a gasoline explo-
sion; and William Runyan, the ninth
to die, was murdered the other night.
The living members OF the thirteen
club are Frederick Foster. Ed Fister,
Gus Muessel Kropf and Will ]. Hart.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
WOULD DISCARD CLOTHES.
Solomonson Declares Natures Garb
Is Better Than That Affected
by Mankind.

Back to Nature" was the subject
discussed by Solmonson. the man who
would walk the earth in natures garb,
If allowed, when he appeared before a
large audience in the Genealogical
center in New York city the other
afternoon. In the course of his lecture
he incidentally pointed out a way for
the man with permanent thirst to
cure his hankering after liquids.
What is 1t that produces thirst?"
asked Solomonson. why, salt. Now,
in meat there is a large quantity of
salt Stop eating meat and you will
not be thirsty"
The lecturer then proceeded to tell
those present that the closer to earth
they got the healthier they would be.
Then he told how much better all
would be If they stopped wearing
clothes. Clothes" he said. keep the
sunshine from reaching our bodies and
allowing its healthful rays to penetrate
the pores Clothes, he asserted, are
absolutely useless except for fashions
sake, but he added that he knew II he
were 10 walk down Fifth avenue in his
birthday" suit people would be star
tied. The delights Of dew baths were
then discussed
There is nothing so refreshing as a
dew bath" said Solomonson. II enjoy
a bath from nature. / just like to
strip and stand on the grass barefooted
and let the little drops of dew fall on
me-"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
OBJECT TO UNIFORMITY.
Chicago School Principals Call It a
Hndranoe to Development and
Individuality Of Pupils.

Members of the Chicago Principals
ASSOCIATION recently discussed the report
of the child study department of the
board of education submitted TO Super
intendent Cooley. The report strongly
advocated the advantages of oral read
ing and condemned uniformity of sys-
tenn for teaching writing above the pri-
mary grades.
Principal Frazer, of the David Ewing
school, said: This report is admirable
in every respect and will furnish edu-
Gators much food for thought. | agree
with the recommendation made. and
believe that 1t sounds the death knell of
vertical handwriting. think children
should be taught writing on loose sheets
of paper instead of in copy books, so they
would not be afraid of making mistakes.
II would give them wider freedom and
act as an incentive for the development
of individuality"
Principal Thompson. of the Wash
burne school, said: II believe that to
require each child to form every letter
after a certain pattern Is mischievous
error. II robs the child of its freedom
for awhile. but that freedom is quickly
recovered when the child gets away from
the influence of the pedagogue. Straight
laced uniformity is a foe to progress
Principal Mack Lane said: "A uni
form system of instruction is necessary
in the lower grades, but later this should
be abandoned. to give the widest pos
sible range for the development Of the
child's individuality in writing"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
In Memory Of Reuben P. Grove.

A message came to his home, his
name was death, and removed there
from the husband and father. He was
ever kind and indulgent, in all rela.
tions of life. His was years many.
Born September q, 1882, and obeyed
the summons of the reaper June .,
1904, age II years, 3 months and 10
days. His days had been spent in this
community. At the age of q years,
August 2lst, he was united in marriage
with Anna M. Barns, and for half
century they have together journeyed
on towards the goal. On August q,
1903, they, with the multitude of
friends and their children, celebrated
their golden wedding. To this union
there was born eleven children, ten
of whom remain, together with their
mother in this their bereavement.
Reuben p. Grove was no ordinary
man, and he will be greatly missed in
this community. That he was man
of integrity none will question; that
he has suffered in business calculation
Is we'll known, but never faltered in
meeting all demands. He was a man
who had the courage of his own con-
viction. He held malace towards
none, but charity for all. Though he
held with an abiding trust and sat
isfying faith to the principles of re-
ligion taught by the church of his
choice, the Christian. The Bible,
an all.suficient rule for faith and
practice and Christian character, the
only true test of fellowship being car
dinal.
Uncle Reuben, as all loved to call
him, loved the cares of Christ, and
was ever ready with Him and purer
to aid in advancing the same. The
hospitality of his home was generous
and cordial-a home to the minister
many of whom can testify. The
church will miss his council. Whs
will take upihisCmantle?
Truly he was loyal to the flag undel
which he found protection, loyal te
the church of God, loyal TO his bom,
and his family. Yes, truly servant
has gained merited rest. His las
words were not words of fear, but O.
trust. He said, "As God wills, an
waiting TO be released from this suf
feripg.'' His armor 10 lain by, hi
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
The White House.

What comforting thought II is that
the world Is full Of people with souls
so fine that they do not need to be the
actual possessors OF thing to feel 10y
in its beauty, and glow creeps through
u.s. says the Four-Track News, at the
thought that under the blue sky OF the
southland, on the banks of the Potomac,
stands palace that is enshrined in the
hearts Of every loyal American-the cap
itol Of his nation II is well to have
something TO be proud Of; II helps
a man to live up TO the best in him.
and in how many eyes the CLEAN of
pride kindled when they saw the white
dome shining through wilderness OF
leaves. for perhaps the most beautiful
view Of the capitol is TO be had by one
who stands far of and catches the CLEAN
Of white through the green.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
TO TEST WARSHIPS.
VESSELS TO CROSS ATLANTIC
AFTER TARGET PRACTICE.
without Repairs They Are to Hasten
to Mediterranean as Though
Disabled by Enemy in
Sea Fight.

Rear Admiral Taylor of the bureau OF
navigation has determined on a pro-
gramme unique in the history of the new
navy. He proposes that the North At
lantic squadron shall engage in an EN-
durance test" under conditions that will
represent as nearly as possible what
might be demanded in time of war.
This big squadron is now at Pensa-
cola engaged in target practice. The
maneuvering of the fleet in such prac-
tice, the discharge of the heavy guns,
and the wear and tear on the vessel
mean all sorts of breakage and minor
accidents like the loss of small boats,
anchors, arrangement of instruments,
clogging Of machi cry, etc. Heretofore
vessels after engaging in heavy-target
practice have been sent to navy yards
for needed repairs.
Admiral Taylor proposes to hustle
this squadron-with the exception, per-
haps, of the smaller boats, such as gun
boats and colliers-across the Atlantic
10 the Mediterranean Immediately upon
the conclusion of target practice. They
must have their force of mechanics and
engineers prepared to make repairs and
restore the ship to racing condition as
speedily as possible. just as they would
had they been engaged in naval battle
and were required to make a long-dis-
tance run to port.
The squadron consists of the battle
ships Maine, Missouri, Kearsarge, Ala
bama, Illinois, and Massachusetts,; the
cruisers Newark Detroit and Montgom-
cry. There are also attached to it the
gunboat Scorpion, the colliers Lebanon,
and Amerandi, the refrigerator shup
Glacier, and the tug Potomac.
A stop probably will be made at San
Juan, Porto Rico, and another stop is
contemplated at the Azores.
The British admiralty has been so i'm
pressed with the value of these maneu-
vers and endurance tests that II is
learned here that orders will be issued
to its North American squadron torun TO
the United States and back while our
vessels are making the trip to the Medit-
erranean and return.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
MANS HEART SEWED UP.
Remarkable Operation on a Philadel-
phia Negro Who Had Been
Stabbed in the Vital Organ.

Thomas Emerson, colored man Of
Philadelphia, who was stabbed in the
heart by his sweetheart, has been the
subject Of an unusual operation. His
heart was lifted out Of the body and six
stitches were taken to close the big cash
made by the negress' knife. The organ
was replaced and Emerson is recovering
After the assault Emerson walked
without assistance to the hospital, a dis
tance of five blocks. and was put under
the influence of ether as soon as the
wound had been examined. On the op-
Grating table the heart was exposed by
long incision which necessitated the
breaking of several ribs.
The operating surgeon inserted two
fingers and lifted out the heart II was
drawn clear from the trunk. yet 1t went
on with its work with almost normal
steadiness and regularity. The cut was
a large one and required six stitches.
The pleura was opened and a gathering
of blood removed
After the wound had been dressed EN-
erson was extremely weak, but is rally
ing slowly, and the surgeons believe he
will recover.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-16
INSISTS THE SUN MOVES.
NJ. Poincare, the Famous French As
tronomer, Joins Ranks Of the
Disbelievers.

Three learned men OF Europe now
range themselves on the side of
Brother" Jasper, the Virginia negro
preacher, who died in Richmond still
declaring THE sun do move"
When Pasquier and Flamache. two
Belgian scientists. asserted recently
that there never had been proof abso-
lutte Of Galileo's saying. "The earth
moves" the laughter u France was as
the laughter Of America at the Rev.
Mr.. Jasper.
Now no less a parsonage than NJ.
Poincare, president Of the Astronom-
ical Society Of France. takes side with
the Belgian deniers of astronomical
orthodoxy.
The thing takes on an even more
serious aspect Solemn discussers Of
grave subjects have taken this up to
see whether accepted notions on the
motion of the earth are visionary.
Flammarion. the astronomer. has
written a rejoinder to Poincare, mar
shaling the proofs that the Galileon
theory is right. and that Brother"
Jasper was deluded.