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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
SPEAK YOUR GOOD WORDS
 TO THE LIVING PEOPLE.

My mind is so full of something which happened that I cannot write of anything else. It concerns daughter of toll She was the hardest worker I ever knew. In her girlhood and childks 3d in Germany sho labored in the fields. Consequently she had strong frame and great. bony hands that seemed better fitted for chop ping wood than for holding a needle. Yet she could use a needle, too. with the best She could cook dinner with a French chef or Southern colored wo- man.
 Like the women of her race, she was exquisitely clean. Her floors were scrub bed white, and not particle of dust was allowed to rest upon her polished furni- ture She cooked and washed and mended for her little. old husband, whom I think she picked up out of her sheer need to lavish loving care on some living creature. Certainly he was no good at getting her maintenance. Besides talk ing care of him. she earned money by labor of the, hardest sort--laundry work, scrubbing, house-cleaning. I am record ing the doings of a very humble life, you sec This daughter of toll had always more tasks ahead of her than she could accomplish. Everybody who knew her wanted her because she did her work so thoroughly. Besides that, she was honest as George Washington.
 You will conclude that this daughter of toll was piece of perfection Well. not quite. her feelings were extremely sensitive. both for good and bad.i If one did her a kindness she could not be grateful enough. could not say enough in praise of that one. If. on the other hand, any person wronged her she flashed up like powder She poured upon the per son such torrent of words that the in- dividual was silenced then and there. It mattered not either whether the woman who offended her was a millionaire or one as poor as herself She let fly hot words just the same. Then. too, her hands. accustomed to farm labor in her youth. were not so gentle and tender with lace and bric-a-brac as if they had been trained to the care oi these. She broke and tore things sometimes. Yet ever she did tho best she knew according to her lights.
 Nevertheless, ladies who employed her complained sometimes that she was im- pertinent which is unpardonable in a daughter of toll. And when she broke bric-a-bracLah, when BSc broke brie-a- brac-imagine the wrathk Her little, old husband. whom she mostly supported. was not always kind Oftentimes be said brutal things to her. He refused to carry her laundry parceis. Not many kind. sympathetic words were said to her at hoTne or elsewhere, to her whose heart was SO tender and sincere. She did not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Your Fortune in Your Teacup.


 Telling fortunes from teacups Is a favorite amusement with some people. One cannot promise that the fortunes will always come true, but that they will be the cause of some merriment is pretty sure. and that is something in their favor.
 After you have drunk your tea re- verse the cup and then look carefully at the dregs. If they are all massed together things will go well with the fortune seeker. but If they are scattered then troubles are in store. A small scrap of tea leaf near the top of the cup means letter. a larger speclS means a photograph or present of some kind: what 1t Is depends on the form of that speck.
 The little bits of stem are people light or dark. tall or short, according to their color and length. A thick one is a wo- man and very short one a child. If these lie crosswise they are enemies. if straight up intimate friends or pleasant acquaintances to be made. A large specb near them means that they are coming for a visit and bringing luggage. Q
 An unbroken line of grounds betokens a journey by water. broken line a jour ney by rail.
 A large ring is always lucky. To a man 1t means success In business. to a matron a fortunate undertaking. to a maid an offer of marriage. A small ring foreshadows an invitation.
 A cross signifies trouble. square or oblong new lands. pyramid good for tune.
 DUstlike grounds massed together at the bottom or side of the cup portend money to come. A heart Is the happiest sign of all, for 1t betokens long life. health. wealth and faithful love.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
NM1l9oq7eEY lzh
haYa Q varv good tlma.

have very good time.
 One evening at 8 o'clock tka daughteE of toll went home with laundry bundles She said when she put it down that is was heavy and hurt her arm. Sha Fuba bed her arm; then in moment mora she lay down upon the floor. That was something the daughter of tQlI had neven done. She did not answer when the inc different little husband spoke to here That. too. was 60 unusual that 1t statte0 him. She generally had words in plenty for him. In a minute moro she seemed to be unconscious. Thoroughly frtghtens ed. the man ran for 6 friendly doctoR whom he knew.
 At o:a0 the physician reached thA daughter of toil. He found the huas band kneeIlng beside her., stroEing hes arms. kissing her toll worn hands. cFy- Ing. calling to her to speak to him. 10 waa heart piercing, the scene.
 But the daughter of toll never spoke again to the man who had been unixind to her; never to him or to another. She was gone where the hard hands never needed to scrub any more. where the tired soul had sweet rest.
 Then you should have heard the spiens did. good things everybody who knew oR had ever heard of her said. She was so honest, so faithful, so kind and sym pAJ1ellc, ana sHe dAWdg5 diN ASh WOAA ~-+ well. better than any other daughter Of toll had ever done. Tears came into some eyes when 1t was mentioned how good and capable she was and how she was wise. intelligent and refined far be- yond her station. Two women who had dabbled in occult investigations said they believed she was a splendid star e0ug disguised for some exalted purpose in this incarnation as the humblest daughter og toll.
 But if they had only said these beali- toful things to her face to face where she could have seen the kindly eyes and heard the sweet words! How happy lt would have made her! Let us speak our good words to the llvsng. not waiting till the ears they would es1esr heyond meas~ ure can bear them to more. s& Jana Moses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
A Napoleon Fights for Russia.

European exchanges comment in remi- nlscent fashion on the announcement that, in response to an urgent telegram from the Czar. Prince Louis Napoleon has gone post haste to assume command of Russian cavalry in Manchuria. One writer re- marks that neither of the prince's ances- tors' the greatest Napoleon and the less, couid nave imagined that a prince of .helI house would ever draw his sword in aid of the power which was the deadly foe of each. The glories of the first em- pre found grave on Russian soil and amid me snows of another Russian win ter the full-blown pride of the later Ma. poleon was paid for with the blood of his subjects in the Crimea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Washineton,s BirthdaY.

Distinctive interest was added to the observance of Washington's birthday by the reception given in honor of John Wade Keys Chapter. D. A. R. by Mrs. Clarence E. Frost Chocolate was served the guests on arrival, by Mrs. Eugene Horton with the modest grace of the women of the Washington era.
 Graceful tribute to the Daughters was manifest In every detail of the enter tainment, and their historic bias was catered to Intellectually and materially by their tactful hostess. Each guest was presented with an artistic folder. and pencil attached in which the colors of Washington were conspicuous. Queries were printed within, the correct answers to which found an acrostic on the name of Martha Washington. The reward of fered for a complete list, being collec- tion of exquisite carnations, the gay com pany resolved itself at once into body of earnest thinkers. As 1t may be of in- terest to readers of the D. A. R. column 1t is affixed to the report. Mir. c. E. Frost and pr. w. J. Hagan the com mittee of award took charge of the folders, and the gravity of their inspec- tion fled before the presence of an equally patriotic and more generous diversion. The story of Georges veracity was told in a way, in which the tradition never grows stale, nor the ardor for the heroic lesson. becomes cold. The bust of the truthful on the historic hatehet in cream, with cakes ornamented with the still blushing cherries, concluded a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13

The following is the recognition or letter from tfe. Chief Executive of the Aiabama Division. su. D. C.:
 Gainesville. Ga,s Feb. iess lsof Mrs. Longstreet and General Long .trest.. children will always hold in ten- der memory the sympathy that has come to them in their desolation from the Ala hama Divisions. D. sof C.. Mrs. Long street thanks the Daughters most warmly.
 Nashville. Tenn., March 3rd. 1904. Nv Dear Mrs. Wood.
 am going to trouble you one more lime about the rosters. have not as yet received the following:
 Admiral Semmes, No. 57. Auburn. Secession Capital, No. s67. Montgomery. yerbena, No. 40s, yerbena. Dixie, No. H1. Montgomery. Andrew Barry Moore. No. $50. Marion. Nellie Elmofe, No. 6ss. Ozark. Annie Dowdeli. No. 671. Luverne. William E. Yancey. No. 722 Birming- ham.
 stonewaH, No 724. Ensley. I think the printer will wait few more days; so please try to get the officers and number of members for me. Thank ing you for your last effort. am
 Sincerely,
 Kate L. Hickmon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
croaaad pIaina in ,Aa

Edward H. Lenox. who as q boy Of 10 drove the first OK team that ever reached the Columbia river from across the plans. has just celebrated his nth birth. day at his home at SIS Ehst Eighteenth Street Oakland, Cal In spite of his age and the many hardahips he has paseeG was one of 80 men. women and children. who started from Prattville. H.. April q isls. for the long journey aeross tha plains. They had l21 wagona drawn nR oxei. They reached the Dailes in 0esor Der Young Lepox drove the leaainN team and ln that way waa tic Nfst & arrive at the cofamhia xiver
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13

nel Wiley Pope. his father, is included in a list of Georgia soldiers found in Third Smithsonian CD. A. R) Report Can other information of his service be given?
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 SIS. LoCKHART.-wante authentic proof of the Revolutionary service of Richard Lockhart, father of Major Jesse Lockhart, who married Sarah Pope. In the Third Smithsonian Report he Is given in the list of Georgia soldiers. and 1t is stated that he received grant for mili- tary service. J. l.. $.
 5lL RIvES Peter Cole Harrison mar ried Margaret Hay. Feb. IS, l775, daugh- ter of John Hay and Judith. (See Wm. and Mary Quart Vol. XII. No. 1, Sussex Co.,, Marriage bonds). Mrs. Judith Hay married first, Mr. -- Rives of Sussex county, Virginia. Mir. Rives died, leaving her with three Rives children. George, Chris topher and Timothy Rives After Mir. Rives death his widow. Judith, married MT. John Hay of Sussex county. Can any one give me tine given name of MT. Rives and the maiden name of his widow Judith? Also want names of MT. Rives's parents A. I. J'
 5i5. sPIVEY. Some months ago there appeaed in this column information con corning the Revolutionary service or Aaron Spiveys it was. mentioned that ne was buried in Autauga or Fillmore counties and his tombstone inscription was given. desire other proof of his service and will be glad also to know who furnished the above information, and if any one has become member of the Society D. A. R. on his record. M. B. F.
 Genealogical.
 MASON Tn reply to "A. l.. B." will first call attention to "The Mason records in issue of March %. 1S03." The children given there as David's are wrong, they are the children of Major John Mason David's bother). Mary Mason. who mar ried MT. - -Jeffries. according to my chart, is the daughter of Major John Ma son and grand daughter of Captain John Mason, gent of surry county. Virginia.
 Have you proof that this Captain John Mason Gent of Surry county. Virginia" is a son of George Mason of ''Gunston Hall?"
 Please give me this proof through the D. A. R. columns and you will greatly obllge. I do not know the given name of MT. Jefrries who married Mary Ma son or the names of their children, but think can get them for you; if succeed will let you know through She D. A. R. column. I will be glad to give you any information I can about the Mason fam ny. A. Y. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Where Cleanlinesa is TTnI,,on,,,

Gleanilness Is not understood in Tibet. bedding by night; the bathrobe, which constitutes a mans suit of clothes. is simply ungirded when he lies down to sleep. It Is neither chdnged nor wash inside the bathrobe fares no better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Daughters Day. at the St. Louis
 ExnoSitfon

Expo sition.
 Mrs. Fairbanks is sending out a circu- lar containing the information that in compliance with the invitation of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition managers and by act of tho Twelfth Continental Congress. U.S. D. A. R., the Board has decided on a day October 11th) to be known as Daughters Day." This an historic day, known as such to all D. A. R. The meeting will be held in Con gress Hall in the Exposition grounds and an interesting program will be arranged of patriotic addresses and music and Mrs. Fairbanks expresses the hope that every Daughter will consider it a privilege and a duty to be there to honor her country and the St. Louis Exposition by her presence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
onaries.

SIP. PoPE.-Jesse Pope. son of Col
 Wiley Pope. Is mentioned In Whites His. torical Collections as one of the first set tiers of Hancock County. Georgia. Was he a Revolutionary soldier7 I have been told that he was. but haveno proof. Colo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Florence Chapter.

The Florence Chapter U. D. C.. held its last meeting on the first of March with Mrs. John D. Weedell ou Wood Avenue.
 This was a meeting of unusual interest owing to the fact that in addition to the usual interesting work the yearly reports were to be heard. and the election of of- ficers for the ensuing year, was to take place.
 The President called the attention of the Chapter to the fact that a counter felt Confederate cross of honor was in circulation. one having recently been found in Florence on the person of a ne- gro man. The President had sent this cross at once to Mrs. Gabbett in Atlanta. In her usual graceful manner the Pres ident then read her report. in which she gave. fin an, interesting way, an account of the work which had been accomplish ed by the Florence Chapter fin the past year. She spoke of the completion of the Confederate monument: of the contribu- ton to the Soldiers Home: of the con tribution to the Shiloh Battlefield Monu- ment fund; of the bestowal of large number of crosses of honor on veterans: of the establishing of a scholarship In the State Normal College for Children of Confederate soldiers; of the offer of a medal to pupils in the State Normal Col lege and the Robert M. Patton school for the best essay on Secession and the War Between the States: of the movement started to change the words of Dixie to less objectionable ones; of the purchase of handsome silk Confederate flag: of the purchase of official paper and other commendable things.
 She closed by thanking the DauRhterS for their hearty cooperation in every thing which had been undertaken and commended them for the perfect har- mony which had existed among them.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows.
 Mrs. M. W. Camper. President; Mrs. IA. M. O'Neal. First Vice-President; Mrs. Barter Smith. Second Vice President.
 Miss Matte McDavid, Secretary; Mrs Edgar James Treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
snnhia Rihh chantar

On the afternoon of March ?. 1904. the annual meeting of the Sophia Bibb Chap ter, U. D. C., was held at the home of he president, Mrs. R. P. Dexter. The apartments were prettily decorated for he occasion, with sprays of the Chero- zee rose which is the Chapter flower. In he rear parlor against the red muriaI decorations. was the word Welcome" to- kether with the Chapter motto: Memory Makes Love Eternal" In the parlor, just ack of where the retiring president stood. Fas traced on the lace curtains the word
 Farewell" Here was also the Chapter lag unfurled over which trailed sprays the Cherokee rose.
 Just before the business of the meeting egan. Mrs. George Jauney presented the resident, Mrs. Dexter, with a beautiful
 rm cluster of jonquils and narcissus.
 x 4 report of the years work was made
 the retiring officers. They showed pme splendid work accomplished. There re now 2l5 members enrolled, giving the
 hapter nine votes in the convention. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
introductory Sale Commences Tomorrow.

The most magnificent and beautiful collection of imitation precious stones ever shown in this city. Rings, Brooches, Pend ants, Earrings, Scarfpins, Cuff Buttons and Lockets, the equal in appearance of pieces that cost from $2s.oo to $I7s. .oo. At this Special Sale-$I. so to $4.so
 You must see and examine these beau tiful jewelsto appreciate their magni6cence and splendor Every stone has all the ex- quisite beauty and brilliancy of genuine diamond, The fnountings are heavy gold filled, carefully finished, and exact copies of original pieces worth hundreds of dol lars. Every stone warranted to retain it's brilliancy forever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13

The Montgomery Steam Laundry has the reputation of turning out the best collar, cuff and shirt work in ths city. Phone TAO for q wagon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Barrios Diamonds Defy Detection.

Examine these stones carefully; they are. accurately cut and perfectly polished. Every stone guaranteed to be indestructible and to retain it's beauty and brilliancy for ever. You cannot tell them from she genuine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Daughters of the
 American Revolution.
GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT

menu, that for variety and elegance has not been surpassed in the brilliant annals of John Wade Keys Chapter. The com mittee found fifteen holding equal claims to the award, and the considerate host chivalrously, and wisely solved the diff ficulty, by decorating each contestant with the coveted floral insignia of merit The circle of pleasure was rounded by ;be rare vocal selections rendered by Mrs. Clyde Thach and the ever popular in- strumental music of Mrs. Henry Fusch John Wade Reyes Chapter is inspired by the distinguished recognition of it's friends. Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Frost. to do greater things than It has yet achieved t Queries. i. What historic home of a Georgia slgner of the Declaration of Independence has been purchased by the National So- 2. What spy concealed papers in his boots?
 3. What Is the surname of the woman who made the first American flag?
 4. What did all patriotic women for swear during the American Revolution?
 5. Who was.called ''the tongue of the American Revolution?
 6. What American officer. through jeal- ousy. became a traitor to his country?
 '. What Is the surname of the man who captured Stony Point7
 8. Who led the Green Mountain boys.
 9. What battle marked the turning point of the American Revolution?
 10 Who was the first signer of the Declaration7
 Il. Who was the cincihnatus of the Revolution?
 F, What American spy was hanged from an apple tree?
 B. What Revolutionary hero was first in the hearts of his countrymen?
 14. What battle was won by the Amer leans because of the British Christnnas festivities?
 15. What emblem had it's origin in the Revolutionary war?
 16 Where was Washington inaugu. rated? s@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
Francis r. Chase.


 La, Friday, January %, 1904, at s:so D. m. Francis T. Chase. aged 7S years and three months He was member of the Perote Guards, 1st Alabama regiment, volun- teers; and a native of New Hampshire The subject of this sketch came to Ala bama when about the age of 22 He taught school at Enon. in and near Union Springs, and for several years before and after the Civil War at Perote. He was most gifted son of the North connected with influential families, and when, at the beginning of hostilities, it became known that he would abide by his convictions and take up arms in defense of the South. many and severe were the criticisms of the Northern press.
 MT. Chase has written his views in what he terms his war letter, copy of which Is on file in Memorial Hall, New Orleans. This letter, with others will be given the county papers and will be published in The New Orleans Picayune and Montgomery Advertiser, These let ters carried, in his own words errors as to his native State. the division of the army to which his regiment belonged, that oath of allegiance, and his relation ship to S. P. Chase. which mistakes were made in The New Orleans Picayune of recent date. Although firm in his con- victions of the Souths great principles, he died without bitterness toward any one. Among his last words were. Fall in. boys: fall in; the Yankees are com ing By request of the writer, tiny bouquet of the Souths sweetest flowers were worn by Mir. Chase until the last, as token. of the love of the Southland's s sons and daughters. These were secured by the Cross of Honor conferred by the Union Springs Chapter of IT. D. C.
 Mrs. A. L. Rumph. Perote. Ala, Feb. 12. 1904
 GA copy of Mir. Chase's war diary Is now ready for publication whenever the col umn desires).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
CHATTER NEWS.

The Dixie Chapter, Montgomery.
 On Wednesday last. the Dixie Chapter met at the home of the vice.presioent' Mrs. J. Lewis Cobbs. The bright after- noon of an earliy spring day had brought to the meeting many members, for whom the winter, days had been too cold; so there were present large number or Dixie's Daughters. The Vice-Presioent from the chair, read the resignation or the presidency by Mrs. James A. Fink ard. This was received and accepted by the Chapter with great regret for the loss of an officer who has filled the posi- ton with much honor to herself and the Chapter. The Secretary was instructed to express to Mrs. Pinckard the great sympathy of the Chapter with her In ner recent affiction. The Vice-President then read a report of the Valentine Tea, given on the 18th of February for the Shiloh monument fund: very good sum TOT this purpose had been realized at that entertainment, and already placed in the hands of the chairman of the monument fund. As had been determined at the February meeting, the Chapter proceeded to the election of officers for the en- suing year with the following result:
 President, Mrs J.. Louis Cobbs.
 Vice. President, Miss Arlington.
 Secretary, Mrs. William A. Gayle. Treasurer, Mrs. l.. H. Moore.
 Director, Mrs. Thomas M. Owen.
 Registrar. Mrs. Amelia Wylie.
 Historian. Miss Bullock.
 A vote of thanks was given to the re- tiring officers; the. new officers returned thanks for the honors heaped upon them. then the meeting was adjourned by the new president.