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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-16

cretive about the reasons that no ons really knows why he did not let go. He announced that Col. Harry New, Of Indiana, would be appointed chairman along towards midnight one day two or three weeks ago.
 When do you retire from the chair- ephone.
 At once." replied Mir. Cortelyou. This appointment of MT. New and my retirement will become effective imme- diately."
 A little before that Ex-Governor Durbin, of Indiana, was in town, look ing after the interests of Col. New ip obtaining the vice chairmanship. When he came here MT. Durbin was not com- mitted to any Presidential candidate in particular, but just before he de- parted, after having had long and earnest talk with MT. Cortelyou. the of War Taft was the man, unless something unforeseen developed.
 If has been noted lately also that influential business men, like Senator Elkins. of West Virginia. is picking Secretary Taft as the likely nominee. contingent. of course. upon the dozens of things that may arise between now and the next national convention to change the situation. The Secretary is well liked by the substantial business interests that will look after getting a steady man into the running next time. He also has considerable popu- larity in the country.
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Kate Taylor. Mrs. Charlotte Ellerbe. Miss Mary Avery was reelected Gus todian of the Cook fund. It was re- solved to make donations to two me morial funds. for which aid had been solicited.
 An exceedingly interesting literary program had been prepared, and was well carried out.
 A paper by Mrs. Helen Gayle Locke on ''Woman in War;" deserving of spe- cial mention.
 Mrs. Seed had rounded up her years work so well that everybody was de- lighted when she so graciously accept ed the office of Pryident for another year. Indeed. resume of all she has accomplished in U. D. c. circles at home and abroad, would prove an in- teresting Chapter of U. D. c. history. Nothing but her enthusiasm could have carried her through so much, for, be- side being the leader in the U. D. c. movement Mrs. Seed is brilliant club woman and society leader.
 After the serving of delicious re- treatments and delightful half 1ur of social course, the meeting ad- journed.
 Louisa Watkins Overstreet.
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United Daughters 1 G Hhe Confectionery

Virginia, asking aid in building monu- ments, etc, one from far-off Los An geles, Cal, requesting that the Cradle of the Confederacy Chapter would ask the members for some original recipes to be put in a cook book that the Rob- ert E. Lee Chapter there was compil- ing. to be sold for the benefit of the Chapter. A number of excellent ones were given. A pleasant incident of the meeting was the receiving of com plimentary tickets sent by Miss Alberta Gallatin to her very attractive play. "A Clean Slate" at the Montgomery Theatre on Thursday evening. April 9th. She is an enthusiastic 'Daugh- ter,' her father having served on the staff of the immortal Lee commit tee was formed to send a bunch of white lilies tied with a ribbon in ac- knowledgment of her compliment. The historic numbers given as usual were interesting and instructive. The Chap ter expressed great pleasure that the numbers of the March meeting, The Battle of Shiloh" by Mrs. Judge Car michael, and The Death of Albert Sid ney Johnston" by Mrs Kate Watts Collins, were selected for the Sunday column in The Advertiser. but regretted that they we're not credited with them. An addition to the history program was given by Miss Fannie Locket. aI artist of considerable reputation. an t.cLicle in The New York Herald. copied from a Louisville paper. with authentic ac- count of the original designing of the first Confederate flag. The bars of red and white with their blue field and cir cle of seven stars. It was suggested by her mother to MT. Marshall (who then lived in Marion. Ala.) to make design, which he did, with the result that for some months 1t was the Con- federate flag. He also suggested and designed the uniform. after his native Prussian soldiers, grey. with trim mings of blue for infantry; buff for cavalry; red for artillery and green for sharpshooters. Mir. Nicola Marshall is an artist of great fame living in his old age in St. Louis. The President was gratified to report having given information and necessary literature to be sent to Brazil. South America, to establish a Chapter there. composed of Southerners who went there soon after the war, most of them descendants of pr. Reyes, who will be lovingly remem- bered by some of the older inhabitants of Montgomery.
 After the reading of an amendment submitted by the Division President. Mrs. F. s. Wood. to be presented to the coming convention, the meeting ad- journed.
 Mrs. Mary Phelan Watts.
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BrIlndidge.

On Saturday morning. April &. the ladies of Brundidge were much de- lighted to have with them Mrs. F. $. Wood, State President of the .. D. C. After some nice music by Miss Brazil. at whose hospitablc home they were assembled, Mrs. Wood played a pat- riotic march of her own composition, In which was introduced the airs. fa- miliar and dear to the hearts of all true Soutberners. The Bonnie Blue Flag" and "Dixie" This was very fn- spring and heartily enjoyed by all. Tn a most pleasing and attractive manner Mrs. Wood then gave the origin end history of the U. D. C., and told some thing of what is being accomplished by them.
 Chapter was organized and, at the suggestion of MT. W. A. Smith. was named in honor of General Archibald Oracle. an Alabamian, under whom ne was serving at the time he was wound cd at Drewry's Bluff near Richmond. Mir. Smith has done much to bring about this organization in Brundidge. and has ever been on the alert for the furtherance of everything connected with the lost cause.
 The hours sped quickly by and each one left feeling that she had not only spent a pleasant but profitable morn ing.
 Troy, the home of Mrs. Wood. being near Brundidge. the Chapter hopes to have her visit them occasionally. ard feels sure that 1t will De inspiring to all, for evidently she Is in deep sym- pathy with the work, very efficient and untirinG in zeal.
 Mrs. F. c. Bass,
 Secretary pro tenn.
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summary of the Chapters work in the past, and made enthusiastic references to future work.
 After the routine business of the Chapter was disposed of, the delegates to the Mobile convention were ap- pointed as follows: Mrs Lizzie Reeves. Director; Mrs. Ladye Boiling, Miss Chapman. Mrs. c. A. Griffith; alternates, Mrs. J. G. Finley. Mrs. J E. Andrews, Miss Mary Mcintyre.
 An invitation was extended through Mrs. Boiling. by Mrs. k. R. Barnes to met at her residence, IS Wilson Street, at the May meeting.
 At the social session Mrs. Snodgrass served delicious refreshments taste fully arranged in the Confederate colors. Miss May Belle Jones gave an exquisite rendition of "Trerrette" by Chamide and then played Sergeant Kitty" by request This was alto gether one of the most delightful meet ings in the history of the Chapter.
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The Cradle of the Confederacy Chapter

The Cradle of the Confectionery Chapter.
 The Cradle of the COnfederacy Chap ter held Its regular monthly meeting in the Carnegie Library on Wednesday afternoon, April 5. Though the clouds gathered and a storm threatened, there was a large attendance, as 1t was an important meeting to select delegates for the coming convention Alabama Division, U. D. C., to be held in Mo bile in May, and to make all neces- sary arrangements.
 Having made thorough canvass of the membership we find we have been called upon to "demit' to other chap ters some of our most valued members. who have moved to other cities. though we are proud that some have also been demitted to the Cradle of the Confed- eracy Chapter to whom we give warm welcome.
 We have paid the annual dues for 1892 members entitling the Chapter to ten delegates. They are as follows: Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt, Mrs. Albert Elmore Mrs. Judge Carmichael. Mrs. Jesse La mar. Mrs. Wilsie Lanier Durr, Mrs. AL bert Taylor. Mrs. Annie W. Thompson, Mrs. Ella Brock Miss Mamie Bethea. Alternates. Mrs. C. H. Beale, Mrs. Alice Hammond Hurter. Mrs J. K. Jack son, Mrs. NJ. A. Baldwin, Mrs. Eliza Banks. Mrs, l.. P. Tresslar Miss Car olyn Haralson
 There were numerous letters from different chapters, most of them from
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sonhie Rihh Chapter.

The regular meeting of Sophie Bibb Chapter was held at the home of the President, Mrs. Hewlett, on April 5.
 After the conclusion of the routine business and announcements of the va rious committees for the year, our President stated that she, with q com mittee from the Chapter met the re- mains of Miss Mildred Lee. daughter of our beloved chieftain. at the depot, and placed on her bier floral star.
 Mrs. J. N. Thompson of Tuscumbia was unanimously endorsed for the po- sition of State President for two req sons. her eminent qualifications for so important an office, and that North Alabama should be honored in her un- failing loyalty and zeal to the Confed- crate cause. A motion was made by Mrs. Doran and unanimously adopted, that hereafter the Secretary incorpo- rate in her minutes the names of those present at each meeting.
 The election of delegates and alter- mates to the convention resulted as follows:
 Delegates-Mrs. T. I. Hewlett. Mrs. l.. G. Dawson, Mrs. J. A. Kirkpatrick, Miss Toccoa Cozart Mrs. R. P. Dex- ter. Mrs. G. H. McCombs. Mrs. Frank Taylor, Mrs. A. G. Forbes, Mrs. T H. Lakin.
 Alternates-Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw Miss A. M. Dawson. Miss Mary Kirk patrick, Mrs. c. deYampert, Mrs. T. H. Fillmore. Mrs. Bibb Graves, Mrs. F. Besson. Mrs. B. Whitfield. Mrs. A NJ Allen.
 Annie Maude Dawson.
 Corresnondin1 SecratarY.
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CHAPTER NEWS. peIhann ChapteF.

Pelham Chapter. Birmingham, is ar- ranging for elaborate services on Me morial Day, at which time the Confed- crate monument erected by the chap ter, will be unveiled.
 There will be a large military and civic parade preceding the unveiling and as all six railroads entering Bir- mingham have granted reduced rates for a radius of one hundred miles it Is expected that the city will be even more than usually crowded.
 The monument itself Is a great cred it, not only to the chapter. but to the city and State, as well. It stands fif- ty-two feet high, on a base 14x14 feet, at the head of goth Street, occu- pying the most prominent site in the city.
 Mrs. Charles G Brown, chairman of the monument committee, will make the presentation speech, which will be accepted by Lieutenant Governor Cum ningham, on behalf of the State, and Mayor Drennen, on behalf of the city.
 General George P. Harrison will rep resent the veterans of Alabama, while Colonel w. H. Denson will represent Camp Hardie, and MT. Rufus N. Rhodes. the Sons of Veterans, of Bir- mingham.
 The committee in charge of the pro- gram for the day consist of Mrs. R. H. Carter. Mrs. A. A. Clisby, Mrs. John Lewis.
 The chapter will be represented at the convention in Mobile by Mrs. c. e. Brown, director, Mrs. J. A. Roun- tree, Mrs. R. H. Carter, Mrs. C. $. Simmons. delegates.
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STRANGE TRICKS OF HELPLESS
 ANIMALS.
The Instinct of SeIf-PreservatiOn Causes Them to Use Deceit In-
 stead of Showing Courage.

Causes Them to Use Deceit In-
 stead of Showing Courage.
 There are a surprising number of Quaker animals-animals whose regu- lar method of self protection is to offer no resistance to their enemies.
 The 'possum's trick of "shamming dead' Is an old story. A writer in the London Spectator cites several other cases of combined cunning and meek ness. The hedgehog, the porcupine. the Australian schidnas and some of the armadillos refuse to fight, but they are protected by sharp spires of armor. Some of the armadillos are great diggers and take refuge fin holes, while porcupines often hide in hollow logs or trees.
 Among marine animals is starfish. often called the brittle star" which is the despair of collectors. It seems to make it a point of pride that none of its family shall be shown in bot tie or on a museum shelf. When taken from the water this starfish throws off it's legs and also its stomachs. The story is told of one collector who thought that he had succeeded in coax ing a specimen into pail only to see it dismember itself at the last mo- ment.
 W. H. Hudson describes the death- feigning habits of 8 small South Afri- can fox common on the pampas. If caught in a trap or overtaken 1t col lapses as if dead, and to all appearances is dead. The deception is so well carried out that dogs are constantly taken in by it. When one withdraws a little way from a feigning fox and watches him very attentively a slight opening of the eye may be detected. Finally, when left to himself. he does not recover and start up like an anil nal that has been stunned. but slowly and cautiously raises his head first and only gets up when his foes are at q distance. I was once riding with a gaucho when we saw on the open level ground in front of us a fox not yet
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Annie Maude Dawson, Corresponding Secretary


April Meeting Of the James n. Webb
 Chapter, Greensboro, Ala.
 The James D. Webb Chapter held an unusually pleasant meeting at the home of their President, Mrs. Charles Clinton Seed on April 4.
 The election of officers for the ensu- ing year, and also the delegates to the approaching convention, was the busi- ness for the afternoon. All of the old officers were reelected, Mrs. Kate Taylor being added to the list as Sec ond Vice-President. The following are the delegates to the convention:
 Mrs. Shelby Carson. Mrs. Leila Otts. Mrs. Claudia Wood M4's. Clara Seay: alternates, Mrs. Mary Pickens, Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-16

Photography which has caught an express train in full motion for repro duction by the cinematograph. has also been brought into use to depict. with equal fidelity. action so slow as the growth of a flower. By exposing a plant every quarter of an hour for six teen days to camera it is now DOS sible to watch a bud open gradually: to see the blossoms close at night and reopen in the morning; to see the leaves increase in size and the stamens peep out. And all in the space of a minute or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-16

The untiring zeal of the State His torian, Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, has been greatly rewarded in the many interest ing incidents and papers contributed from various sources throughout the State to her department of the Ala bama Division U. D. C., and often the U. D. c. columns have given to it's readers the benefit of her collections. In numbers of cases. however, coupled with a fine paper would come the re- quest. Don't add my name to my pa- per-" using as an excuse. their distaste to publicity of that kind. She. in her gentle. generous and eace-abiding ua- ture. resolved to permit the name of no author to be published with any paper unless so requested by the author. thereby conforming to a rule of jus tice prescribed by herself, in the love for her work. loyalty to contributors and devotion to duty. She Is ever on the alert for material by which the South may have true and unbiased history of the Southern Confectionery. and invite contributions from all who will heed
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sece..ion Capital Chapter.

The regular meeting of the Chapter was held with the President. Mrs. w. B. Snodgrass on Wednesday, April B.. This was the first meeting with the newly elected president. Mrs. Snod- grass made an eloquent and graceful address in which she gave a historical
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NOtfces

Only three weeks In which 10 redeem the pledges made at Greensboro! A communication from the Chairman has been sent to every State Chapter urg- ing them to give the entertainment for the Shiloh battlefield monument. You remember that plan of work was unan- imously adopted at our last convention. The time Is short, will not the Chap ters rally to this cause?
 This is the only united work of the State, will any Chapter fail to have their name incorporated in the an- nual report. as donating something? Each Committeewoman should feel herself a champion for this cause. Let us hear rncouragingly from all before we meet in Mobile.
 Mrs. l.. q. Dawson.
 Chairman.
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Mir. Harrison has served longer as mayor of Chicago than did any of his predecessors except his father. and during his four terms he has never missed a council meeting
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HurtAbOrO.


 The Jefferson Davis Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Dr. George Paschal at the regular time. A large number of members were present and several visitors. Our chapter numbers over thirty-fve and the enthusiasm was never greater.
 We are raising money for Confed- crate memorial in the town of Hurts boro, and success beyond our expecta- tions Is crowning our efforts. The meeting was business one. Dele gates were elected to the convention in Mobile. Mrs. Allen and Miss Long were the regular delegates. Mrs Tucker and Miss Mitchell alternates. Arrangements for Memorial Day were perfected.
 Captain Dent of Eufaula is the ora tor of the day.
 Business over we adjourned. De- licious refreshments in Confederate col ors were served, then came the social hour. Lavish compliments were show cred on Mrs. Paschal, our charming hostess, for never did we have a more pleasant meeting.
 Mrs. H. H. Owens,
 President
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SHALL TAFT BE PRESIDENT.
A Hint That Roosevelt May Dictate
 His SucceNsOr.

His Successor.
 Washington Special.-Observers of Southern Republican politics here are wondering whether Postmaster Gen eral Corte1you's continued encumben- cy as national chairman Is having any thing to do with Secretary of War Taft's presidential prospects. MT. Cor telyou keeps holding on and is SO se-
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Every significant part of an F. B. Q. suit or overcoat is from the hands of work-people who are experts in the fullest sense. Each does an al- lotted part as we'll as it is possible for human skill to do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-16
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SKIN DISEASES

There is nothing distressing than itching burn- PcnR skin disease and of n who afflicted with skin troubles find the SALT will VI. blood heated surface the skin be fire. The applications all wrong they expected aay itching trouble for awhile left off the disease
 food the contains for
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her. 7NE SWXFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA.
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the different parts. One portion is used for the making of blood, another for muscle, one for bone, still another for fat, and so on. After these different properties are ex- tracted from the food there still remains portion that is useless, or waste matter, which is intended to be disposed of through the natural channels of bodily waste, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. At this season
 If the wear however these oroans become
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-11-20

shall be sforteiiod 10 the CRY Of
chickasha as Hqnidated damages by
reason Of such failure 70 perform
the conditions Of this ordinance.
section r5. The cars . sS;d
Railway System shall be operated
for period 81 not less than fifteen
fIsJ hours each day, and such cars
shall run At Intervals 81 thirty 90
minrtes OF less any cars ran after
sunset shall be provided with sui-
fctent headlights and a bell OF gong
shall be at ali times attached 70 cars,
and such bells or gong shall be
rung Oh approaching street cToss-
ings, and at any other time nee
essary to warn people Of the ap-
proach Of the cars. Cars shall be
run at such z speed as the City
Council shall provide by ordinance
Or resolution.
Section IA. The property Of
said Railway System shall be nom
taxable for a period Of five years.
Section. IS. At the expiration
Of 80 years. the period Of time for
which this franchise isgrantsd, the
City Of chickasha shall have the
preference right TO purchase Of the
said Railway Company, its success
sors and assigns the entire plant Of
the said Railway Company within
the Incorporated limits Of the said
City Of Chickasha. including all Of
its tracks, trolleys and cars, used
within the incorporated limits Of
the said City Of Chickasha. Pro-
yided: however, that if the said
City Of Chickasha shall desire to
said plaut as aforesaid, it
shall cause written notice 10 be
served on the said Street Railway
Company at least three months be-
fore the expiration Of the said
thirty years Of its intention to SO
purchase. During the ninty days |
the expiration of the
said thirty years, said Railway |
Company. its successors and as
,igns, and the said City Of Chick
lsha shall agree upon the valuation
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-11-20

provided further. that al Pgiire-
nea and iiremsa 81 TIE c.ty q
- vasba when discharging their
dh,is- ~ displaying badges q of-
fice q ~earing uniforms, shall BE
allowed u ride free,
Tics efs for the use Of school chill
dYen shall ~ furnished, god for
one continuous passage, in quanfi-
ties 81 hot less than ten rides AZ tn~
rate cf two and one half n i-aJ
cents each. under any reasonable
regulations which the Company
may impose p prevent the abuse
Of snchprivilsge Of the use Of such
tickets Dy other than children un-
der rs years oi age in actual AZ
tendance ii tie schools Of the said
city
Section That the above
named grantees shall hold the city
Of chickasha free and harmless
from any damage occurring against
said city by reason of the negli-
gence ~ construction, maintenance
and operation Of the said Street
Railway
Section 8. That all constrnc- 1
. fion wogk on The said Street Rail-
way, location Of poles, wires, trol /
leys, etc., shall be done under the
supervision and to the satisfaction
of the city Council Of the City Of
chickasha. Provided, that only the
double trolley system shall be in
stalled if trolley system is con-
strucfed.
Section o. That work on the
said Street Railway shall be begun
not later than three (3) months
from the date Of passage Of this or
dinance and not less than four (4)
miles Of the said Street Railway
shall be built, equipped and operat-
ed within the city limits Of tn he
City Of Chickasha within nine (o) K
months from SAID date; it being un-
derstood however, that strikes and !
other causes beyond the control Of {
the said above named grantees {