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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29
BEST TWO
OUT OF Three.
Is Lafayette's Record In Series
of Games With Alexandria
Last Week.
Scores OF Games Played by League
at OpelOusas and Orange-Lafa-
yette Stands Second.

During the past week the Lafayette
team played "a series of three games
with Alexandria capturing two out of
three. The records of the games
show that the Attakapas boys had a
somewhat the best of Alexandria on
batting and had fewer errors chalked
up against them. Alexandria had
been having their own a largely
until they tried conclusions with
Lafayette. but the six games played
with them so far show that the home
boys are just a little too lively for
them.
Yesterday Lafayette played Lake
Charles on the local diamond with
the following result:
r H E
Lake Charles. LOO OO1 600 s l
Lafayette ...... ..010 600 O02-3 8 l
The scores at Alexandria.
FRIDAY. r H
ZOO O24 OOO-3 5 l
Alexandria 49,. 1000 600 1OO--1. ) 3
Batteries Lafayette, Broussard
and Vitter: Alexandria. Weeks and
Braun. Umpire Mcdonald.
SATURDAY.. r n r
Lafayette. ........ 900 100 O0O-1 6 3
Alexandria,. 200 900 1903 4 2
Batteries -Fucich and H. Vitter:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29
Dersol1aIs.
Y THOSE W;ED
= g. COME and GO

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. NickersOn
and little daughter. Lucille, Mrs.
Alcide Judice and Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo JUDGE, of Scott, left Mon
day morning for the jamestown
Exposition.
Order your feedstutfS from
Paul Guidry & Co. Prompt de-
livery.
Mai. p. l.. DeClouet. II. A.
McFaddin. Lucien ST. Julien
and Arthur Greig, members of
the local camp of Confederate
Veterns left on the ) a. m. train
Monday to take the special train
outOf New Orleans for the re-
union at Richmond.
Have your prescriptions filled
at the Lafayette Drug Store.
Only the best of medicines used
and strictly according to direc-
tions of physician.
Miss Lydia Broussard spent
Sunday in Crowley visiting rel
atives. Her sister, Miss Rena,
who has been pleasantly spend
ing a week there. returned with
her on the Oriole.
We carry a full stock of the
best family groceries and they
are always fresh. Give US your
order, Prudhomme & McFaddin.
Mrs. Maud MELVILLE and chill
dren returned home Saturday
after spending two months with
relatives in Houston.
We have just received at the
Moss Pharmacy so bushels of
Sorghum seed. This is a fine
lot of seed worth S2.50a bushel
in New Orleans. 1t was shipped
here through error and we
bought it at a reduced price.
We are giving u customers the
benefit.
Miss Rose DeBlanc spent Sat
urday in New Iberia at the home
of her brother, Mr.. Albert De-
Blanc.
All kinds of garden seed in
bulk or packages at the Moss
Pharmacy.
Mrs. L. Nollive and daughter,
Miss Louise, spent the day Sun
day with friends in Rayne.
A full stock of patent medi-
cines is kept by the Lafayette
Drug Store,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29
OF LEAGUE
To Take z European Tour.

DR.. E. L. Stephens left yester-
terday for Boston, Mass, from
which port he will sail with the
University Tour Club for a tour
of England, Wales, Germany,
France, Switzerland, Italy and
Greece. He will be absent about
three months, which time Mrs.
Stephens and the children will
spend with her mother in Cow
ington.
Mr.. Jules L.. Coco, a member
of the school board, Marksville,
will be a member of the touring
party, which will consist of about
twenty persons.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29

Mrs. Terry and little daughter,
returned to their home in Jen.
nings Sunday, after spending a
week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. MOutOn.
:. See Kinzo. the great japanese
juggler do his wonderful Jug
Cling tricks on skates at Tanner
& Landry's Roller Rink May 81,
June l and 2.
Miss Agnes Chargois is visit
ing friends in Crowley.
Try a pair of Edwin Clapp
shOeS-nOne better, we sell them.
Levy Bros.
DR.. G.. w. Scranton and family
moved Friday to their plantation
home near BrOussard.
Don't buy your summer suit
until you See our handsome
line.-Levy Bros.
Mrs. Placide BreauX, after
spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. c.. Sales. returned
to her home in Lake Charles
Sunday.
Fresh groceries are the kind
you always get when you order
from F. 0. Broussard.
Mr.. Felix VOORHEES, and family
have moved to BrOusSard where
Mr.. VOORHEES, is superintendent
of the new oil mill.
Who:
Ramsey & Upton.
Where?
Lafayette, La.
What?
Flour, corn, oats, hay, chops,
bran, red rust proof seed oats,
and STAFOLIFE FEED. .
The Choctaw Club Of New
Orleans is organizing an excur-
sion of the club to the James
town exposition, and has Sc
lected a number of its country
members on the committee,
among them A. M. Martin, of
this city.
If you want flour that will
make nice light white biscuits,
order from Morgan & Debaillon
Galbert Guilbeau and son,
Jules, Of Carencro. were in
Lafayette yesterday.
The Falk Mercantile Co. are
prepared to take charge of
funerals and attend to all grave
yard work. A fine rubber-tired
hearse in stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29

Bodies and Braun. Umpire Nc
Donald.
SUNDAY.
Lafayette. -. 90 eco OO0-l ) 0
Alexandria,. ....G0D 900 600 6 3
Observation-Disclosures and H. Vitter:
Bauer and Braun. Umpire Me-
Donald.
AT OPELOUSAS.
Friday, Lake Charles !, Opelousas. 6.
Saturday. Lake Charles I, Opelousas2.
Sunday. Lake Charles ,, Opelousas IL.
AT ORANGE.
Friday, Monroe l, Orange 8.
Saturday. Monroe 2. Orange l.
Sunday, Monroe 5, Orange 5.
AT MONROE.
Yesterday, Monroe IL. Opelousas 4.
AT ORANGE.
Yesterday, Orange 0. Alexandria s.
STANDING OF IEACTE
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-29

Wednesday. May %. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
ssIDDENs-R.ABB.
Wedding of PepsIar Young Persons in
 D0ehan.

Dothan. Nov. 21.--(SpeciaL)- )--A beautiful wedding was solemnized here today at the Foster Street Metiio- dist Gnu. :. Dr. W. P Hurt officiating clergyman. when Loverick P. Giddens of Pineapple and Miss Addie Rabb of this city were married.
 The church was decorated with hot house plants and chrysanthemums end was. well-filied with friends and acduaintanees.
 The music was -fn charge of Mrs. ". S. Wilson. who was also pianist, while Mrs. Ben Grant sang. an espe- cially beautiful and appropriate solo
 The bride was beautifully costumed in the seasons latest creations and carried a splendid bouquet of brides roses. sThe maid of honor carried pink carnations and the little flower girls carried white carnations.
 Marvin Giddens, a brother of the bridegroom. was best man, and Miss Jessie Scarborough. maid of honor. Lit tie Miss Laura Rabb, sister of the bride. and little Miss Mary Jeter were the flower girls.
 The bridegroom is a promising young business man of Pineapple. The bride is the second daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Rabb of this city. She numbers her friends by her acquaint- ance.
 The happy young couple left on the noon train for Pineapple. their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22


 The bride is one of Brundidge's most popular young women. and is loved by all who know her. She is cultivated and talented, and the fortunate bride groom is to be congratulated.
 The bridegroom is a son of Mir. and Mrs. B. M. Simmons. of Goshen, and is an energetinE young gentleman.
 Among the out Of town guests at the marriage were Miss Emma Collie, of Enterprise; Miss Sallie Ray, of Ge- neva: Mir. Courson. of County Line. and Mrs. E. Mr-Simmons. of Goshen.
 After a short visit to Goshen. MT :. and Mrs. Simmons will make their home in Troy, where Mr. simmons IS engaged in brsiness.
 The Brundideb Library Association held a meeting this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. B H. Boyd. and the following program was carried out:
 Paper: "Private Life of Wagner" by Mrs. H. A. Norton.
 Paper: wagner as Musician. by Miss A. G. Eeay.
 "Selections from Lchengrin. by mrs B. H. Boyd and Miss AOlian Francis. Reading: "Lohengrin Opera, by MISS Fannie Fleming.
 Discussion of miscellaneous matters by members of the association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
WEDDING IN LOTHIAN.
Miss rruftt Becomes Bride of sfr.
 Eorreeter

4t.8 TEUIHH nEEUmE8 DfIuE or EIEs Forrester.
 Dothan. Nov. 2ls-- Special. l--Tues- day evening at g o'clock at the First
 Baptist Church. Mir. Harvey Forester
 and Miss Coral Pruitt were married. The church. under the supervision of Mesdames Cotton, R. D. Biacksh Carmichael and Damon. was decorated with festoons of green plants and yellow and white lchrysanthemums.
 The belrtifui brunette bride never
 appeared more beautiful than in her bridal robe ofSan exquisite creation of
 messeline silk en train. The brides maids wore gowns of white silk <mous- line made over yellow silk, and car-
 ried stately yellow chrysanthemums.
 Just before the entrance of the bri-
 dai party. Miss Mamie Faircloth sang
 very sweetly, sAs Long as the World
 Rolls On.a
 The inspiring wedding niArch pealed
 forth under the skiliful touch of Mrs ". s. Wilson. The little ribbon girls, Sue Suspicion, Virginia Lassiter Annie
 Saxon and Robbie Carlisle, came down
 the aisle followed by the ushers, C. E.
 Harmon. o. P. Green. l. T. Trawick,
 and B. F. Reid. followed by the at .endants. Mir Ezelle Miss Forester. MT. Mcclure, Miss Shea. MT. Porter, Miss Cureton. Mir. Hammond, Miss
 
 Miss Trudie watford. the maid of honor. came to the altar. MT. Gelier- stedt. best man. and Mir. Forester came s'owty dowr the aisle, wbre Robert Malone, the little ring boy, fol- | lowed closely by the bride, on the arm of her brother. came down the other. the brother giving the bride away at the altar. where sDr. W. M. Anderson perforated the ceremony.
 The bride is the youngest daughter of kr. and Mrs. W. P. Pruitt of this ely. She mas served as organist for the Baptist Churcl for several years. and Is very roru.ar in Dothan. Mfr. Forester is the assistant cash fer of the Dothan National Bank, and
 a son of Senator B. A. Forester of Cowarts.
 The presents received by this popu- fer couple pi esented 6 beautiful array of linen. china. Gut-glass and silven After reception at the home of the
 brides parents. the happy couple left for Jacksonville and points in Flor 1 ida. e4 x
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

in princess lace and applique of pearls Her veiI was caught up with orange blossoms and she carried boduet of brides roses.
 Miss Chafiin. maid of honor. was at- tired in cream aeoline over pink. trim med in lace and made princess. She carried a boduet of pink carnations. Miss Barr and Miss Gilmore were gowned in null chiffon dresses. trim med In baby Irish lace and val lace over blue. Miss Johnson was govned in similar dress and trimmings but over pink, and she carried boquet of pink carnations.
 A delightful reception was rendered the bridal party after the ceremony by Mrs. Mollie Barr. mother Of the groom, at her residence on Elm Street.
 The bride is one of Troy's most charming and accomplished young wo- men. and great favorite in Troy so- ciety. The groom is a son of the late John T. Barr and Mrs Moilie Barr, and is one of Troy's most progressive young business men. For number of years he has held responsible position at the head of w. B. Folmar's insurance office in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Barr will be at home to their friends at the Barr residence, on East Elm Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
ALLrsoN-nARR.
A Brilliant Church Wedding is Cele
 brated at Troy.

A Brilliant Church Wedding fs Ce1e-
 brated at TrO%
 Troy, Nov. 1.-(Specfal)- half past eight o'clock last night at the First Baptist, Church. Miss Annie Mae Allison and Mir. Ralph Jackson Barr. were united in marriage. Rev. s. H. Campbell, performing the ceremony.
 The church was tastefuily and beau tifulIy decorated for the occasion Col umns at the head of the aisle were surmounted with pots of white chry- santhemums. while the chancel and choir stand were decorated in wealths of graceful smilax over white. above which was a brilliantly illuminated arch. A beautiful musical program was rendered. with Mrs. John F. Sell man, organist, and the following choir: Mesdames O. Worthy. Key MurDhree. Towles Pierson. ]. s. Car roll, John Wilkerson and w. L. Da- yids; Misses Willette McMiilan and Nell Murphree and Messrs. ". H. Sanford John P. Selman. 0. Worthy and John Moore.
 After an organ solo. the choir sang a wedding chorus, The Rose Malden.' ' and the, bridal party entered as Men delssohn's wedding chorus was sung by the choir.
 The bridal party entered in the fol- lowing order: Mir. Walter Barr and Miss Gilmer; Mir. Manly Canon and Mss Kate Barr; Mir. Bibb Folmar and Miss Abbie Johnson As the groom with his brother and best man. Mir. Chris Barr, entered from the pastors study, Miss Annie Chafin. maid of honor. ap- proached the altar followed by the bride upon the arm of her cousin, Mir. J. E. Copeland. who gave her away.
 After the impressive ceremony. the bridal party retired from tho church while the choir sang the wedding cho- rus; isFaithful and True"
 The Nbride was beautifully gowned in ivory smessaline over taffeta, cut en princess with empire back and trimmed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
BRoCK-wALDEN.
Pretty wedding Celebration at Enter urfae.

Pretty wedding Celebration at Enter
 Enterprise, Nov. 21--(special)---one of the prettiest social Aevents or the season was the marriage of Miss Gus sie Walden and MT Malcolm Brock, which took place Wednesday at the First Baptist church of Enterprise, m the presence of a large number oi friendsgand relatives.
 The<ehurch was decorated through out With choice cut flowers, while palms and chrysanthemums formed most beautiful background to the altar.
 70 Promise Me" was sung by Mrs W. H. Edmonds, and following as the notes of Mendelssohn's wedding march sounded from the piano under her skiilful fingers, the ushers, Mir. Henry Law and MT. Chapman entered the church. The bride, with her brother MT. Robert Walden. followed and was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man, MT. J. L. Warren The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. A. c. Mosely,
 The bride was lovely in her wedding gown of champagne French voiie, witf a picture hat, creation of cham pagne plumes. She carried shower bouauet of brides roses.
 A reception was given at the home of the brides parents. MT, and Mrs. ! .. Walden.
 MT and Mrs. Brock left for an ex. tended trip through the North and will be at home after December 1. Among the wedding gifts were ex. quisite cut glass. handsome silver china. and many beautiful pictures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
d weaainr Annnnneea.

Tmscaloosa, Nov. 21.--tSpecial.l-- The following invitations are being re- ceived by Tuscaloosa friends: Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Ellis Phifer request the honor of your presence at the marriage lien Gewiu, on Wednesday afternoon, December 4, at o'clock, Baptist Church; Hull, Ala" The bride to be is a daughter of a we'll known citizen of tbe county and is young woman of many charms. She has been educated At Cox's College. Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
GREEN TO MANAGE
NEW MAN IN CHARGE or INTER-
 EsTs.
Announcement of officers Who Wflf have Charge of Republic CsM- pany Affairs fn the Min
 era1 District.

Birmingham, Nov. si--tspecisi,-- ". C. T. Guthrie, President of the Re- public Iron and Steel Company today announced that W. A. Green win be at the head of the company's organtza- ton in charge of its affairs in the Birmingham district.
 Dwight g. Guthrie will be manager of sales. F B. Kyser. General superin- tendent of Blast furnaces. Whitenow of rolling mills. H. s. c. Weianer, coal mines, W. J. Penhaliegn. of ore mines and quarries; W. H. Johnston. Assis- tant Traffic Manager and B Y. Tyler purchasing agent and manager of commissaries.
 the separation of the Tennessee and Republic companies. the properties Of the Tennessee Company being taken over by the United states Steel cor poration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

of the marriage of Mir. Ali winchester and Miss Hester Fields at the home Of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Wiley Fields, few miles from North - port. The ceremony was performed by Esquire J. P. Clements.
 News of the marriage of Mir. T. M. Holloway and Miss Ellen Shipp has also been received, The ceremony occurred at the home of the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. S. T. Shipp, Rev. G. R., Ira week officfating. ~-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
c0pELANn-sTNEMoNs
Marriage of Popular Young Couple Al
 Brumdidge.

Brundidge, Nov. -(SpeciaIl- l-- Prominent among the Important social events of the season in this city was the marriage Wednesday night at S:3O o'clock of Miss Bessie Copeland. daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. J. R. Copeland. of this, city, and Mir. Cleveland simmons of Troy.
 The wedding took place at the home of the brides parents in the presence ofN only a few friends and relatives the carA,nony being performed by Rev. R. A. n Cunnbie while the wedding march was played by Miss Velma Bra zii. one of the talented musicians of Brundidge. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
y.ad,.. ,n o..ru.

Ozark. Nov. 2i.--tSpecial.)--A beau tiful home wedding was celebrated at the residence of MT. and Mrs. J. Mc- Parker on Reynolds Street at 2;30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Miss Gipsy Lee Parker was married to Mr. Charles Alexander Loftin. Rev. c. M. Gordon of the Presbyterian Church of- ficiating.
 Miss Mamie Loftin was bridesmaid and Mir. Walter Clarke best man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
woodruff-Hoiman.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 2f.--(Special.)- )-- Friends in this city are receiving cards to the marriage of Mir. Chives McCor- mick woodruff, of Anniston, to Miss q. thA ceremony to occur at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday evening, November 30. Mir. Woodruff is a brother of Roy Woodruff, junior al the University. who will be best man at the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
FAMILY sORELY RESET. Rnysxes of Pneumonia at Home OK
 William skinner.

Ozark, Nov. 2k-(special)--Th horne of william skinner. ten miles west of ozark. is greatly afflicted with pneumonia. .
 His N3-year- daughter died carly Sunday morning and her 20-year-oid sister is not expected to survive more than a day or two.
 Their 1s-year-oid brother Is also se- riousiy i'll, S< .t.fL sfs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Maxwell will take his bride to Hot Springs, Va, then to the. Jamestown Exposition, Washington and New 4ork. He was accompanied by his brothers. r. ID :, and W. N. Maxwell. his niece. Miss
 Jennie Maxwell and his cousin Lee Rnn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
weds i'm chocoIocco.

Tuscaloosa. Nov. 21.-<(Special.)-- Luther H. Maxwell left last night for Chocolocco where his marriage to Miss Jessie Davis occurred this evening. Mir.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

dreds Of electric lights of every hue and enjoyed reception in honor of the young couple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Tuscaloesa County weddinEs.
 Tuscaloosa. Nov. I.-tspeciall- News has been received In this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Iote of people are good simply from don't follow their own fnciinattons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
Dress Goods Reduced in Price

DRESS GOODS Plain and fancy weaves' serge, chevio panama sician and prunea 40 to 5Onches vide worth $1.O0 reduced to-. '.;esc
 DRESS GooDs-5O inch Habit Cloth, 40 inch Melrose Serge Novelty Suiting and plain wooens worth 75c re- duced toS... .....!...... 'OO' | DRESS GooDs-Al wool in solid and mixed eolOrs- plenty blues brown green grey red and black 5Oc re- duced to...''. ..'.'' '..''''''''' ''''''''''''''
 PLAID Wool mixed also checks and solid eolors' ,,ortb rep,lar 35c reduced to. ..2be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
Reductions at Domestic Section

In the face higher going give you som prices that marvellous Sale commences at a m.
 1000 yards Sea Island worth today &c., limited quantity sol to each at the yard 1000 yards Quilt Calico, large figured worth 7c the yard
 1000 yards Scotch Covert Cloth, double width worth
 1000 yards Staple Ghghams the kind that sells at &c., sal price ..6 1000 yards Fanneete in short but durable lengths wort 12 12e Sale price ........ .. a ...lo 2OoO yards light Outing, in pretty TeazedOwn patterns Sal price ...... .... ... .... ....1C
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Our Shoe Department is offering some Extra Special Bargains today.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-28
TIoderT1 ProgYo7s In
New York

Office building 20 ST RIGS high, con-
tanning thousand Offices; covering Z;
city block, containing 1,40O rooms;
many, very many, painted with the
/. & N.
Machinery produces L, &. NJ.
Paint at so times less cost FOR labor
than if made by hand.
gallons L. y NJ. mixed with ; gal
Ions Linsced oil, bought fresh from
the barrel at about 90 cents per gal
lon, makes gallons OF paint ut cost
of less than Sl.20 per gallon.
If any defect exist in the /. * NJ
Paint, will repaint house for nothing,
Donations of L, & NJ made 10
churches.
Sold by VIM. II. c. NIuri ay, Will
Jams Wharf.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-28
w. d. EVANS.

To the Democratic voters of
the counties of MiddleseX, Math-
ews, Gloucester, King and Queen
and Essex, composing the Thirty
ninth Senatorial District, l re-
specially announce myself a can
didate for the nomination to the
Senate Of Virginia subject to The
action of the Democratic party
as expressed through its-properly
constituted authorities, and prom
iSe if elected to represent the dis
trict to the best of my ability. Re
spectfully, JNO. II. SAUNDERS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-28
Pension Board.

The Pension Board will meet
at Mathews c. H., on Friday
March 20, 1907. at II o'clock, 70
revise the Pension List, and re,
Ceivc applications for pensions.
Those who intend to apply for
pensions. should first call upon
Mr.. Sands Smith and gcta blank
form and have it filled up ready
to present to the board when it
meets. w. L. Fitchett,
Chairman Pension Board.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-28

THE JOURNAL would be greatly in
0iebted to its corresp oudents il they
viii mail their news letters so rs 10
.,each this office before "Wednesday
anorning. a great many items have to
20 unpublished or be carried oyer until
'the following week and lee st yle read
ing because they do not DCach this
office in time.
Obituaries and resolutions Of respect
Eau only be inserted as paid matter for
'~hich Il charge Of five Heuts per line is
snSde.
Communications advocating caudi-
dates for office viii be charged for at
regular line rates for advertising.
Reading notices 10 cents per line.
Contract rates furnished Oh appl-
cation.
All transient advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of so cts. per
inch for the first insertion, Is cts. per
inch FOR each subsequent insertion
'Vbcn no change is made.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-28
WHERE TIE CREDIT WAS DUE.

Levi p. Morton once establish
ed a dry goods house in New
York and failed, but to his Credi-
tors he gave all he possessed, set
Ting for so cents on the dollar.
Years afterward he made great
success as a banker, and then he
again gave thought to those whom
he had not pad in full as a mer-
chant.
One day all his former creditors
received invitations to a banquet.
HIS guests took their seats at the
table and as each opened his maps
kin found a check for the full
amount Of his claim, with interest.
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Morton.
the one who deserves the credit
for the-shall we say-favors Of
the evening is not your host, but
the mother who by her early IN
fluence has guided him through
life. My fathers salary as the
village parson was not sufficient
for all the household EXPENSES, so
| went to clerking in the village
store for a few dollars a month.
When / brought my wages to my
mother she said:
- Levi, do you owe any Of this
money to ANYBODY? Yes? Then
go at once and pay it if it takes
every dollar. If you owe money
YOU are not a free boy
My emancipationtonight, gen
tlemen, is the direct result of that
mothers early counsel. "-Ameri-
can Press.