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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13
RESOLUTIONS
OF the Confederate Congress-A Mer
tied Acknowledgement.

From the Montgomery Daily Advertiser,
April II, 1862
The action of the Confederate congress
in adopting a resolution of thanks to the
patriotic women of the Confederacy for
the energy, zeal and untiring devotion
which they have manifested in sustain
ing the cause of independence will meet
with the hearty approval and commenda-
ton of every true-hearted man in the
country. Whatever may be said in fu-
ture of the gallant conduct of the men of
the south throughout the terrible strug-
gle for liberty, the present as well as all
coming generations will freely award to
our fair countrywomen the palm for I'M
swerving patriotism, unshrinking devo-
ton and untiring zeal in the glorious
cause of southern liberty and indepen-
dence. From the commencement of our
troubles they were the most earnest ad-
yocates of separation from the north, and
when the storm of war burst upon the
land they were ever foremost in the work
of preparation to repel the foe. To the
women of the Confederate states is
owing, in a great measure, the prompt
ness with which the south was enabled
to raise vast armies for the defense of
our country. Without their influence and
cooperation the government would
scarcely have been able, with the means
at It's command, to place our army on a
war footing in as short time as the ex-
igences of the case demanded. They
have labored day and night, with needle
and shuttle, to add to the comfort and
efficiency of our troops, and our brave
soldiers have been cheered and encour-
aged by the noble and self-sacrificing ex-
ample of the southern women. Not only
have they ministered to the comfort of
those who are in health and on the field
but they have been untiring in their at
tentlon to those who have been prostrat-
ed by wounds or disease. The hands of
mpathizing women have smoothed the
pillow and soothed the pain of thousands
of the soldiers of the Confederacy, and
while the memory of noble, generous
deeds remain in the hearts or our coun-
trymen, so long will the patriotic devo-
ton of the women of the south be re-
membere1 with pride and gratitude. The
following io the resolution adopted by
congress:
Resolved by tie congress OF the Con-
federate states OF America, That the
thanks of the congress of the Confederate
states are eminently due and are hereby
rendered to the patriotic women of the
Confederacy, for the energy, zeal and I'M
firing devotion which they have mani
tested in furnishing voluntary contriou-
tons to our soldiers in the field and in
the various militarJ hospitals throughout
the country.
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From the Montgomery Advertiser.
Never did Montgomery present such an
appearance as on yesterday, February
IL, 1861.
Although notice that the Inauguration
would certainly take place on Monday
had gone forth through the press only
the Saturday before, the streets, dwell
ings and Capitol hill were literally
thronged with visitors who had come far
and near from this and neighboring
states, to witness the imposing ceremony
of the natal day of the Confederacy.
All ages, sizes, sexes and conditions
were out to give variety and spice to the
occasion The ladies seemed to be pres
ent in larger numbers than the men, in
honor of their gallant President. The
assembage could not have numbered less
than ten thousand persons. all animated
by a common desire to maintain the dig
nifty, honor and independence of the Con-
federate States.
The procession formed on Montgomery
street where General Davis took his sea
In the magnificent carriage of Col Ten
nant Lomax. drawn by six beautiful
Crews. On the same seat in the carriage
sat Vice President Stephens. and oppo-
site them We're Capt Tenze Jones Of
Alabama, and Rev. Basil Manly of this
city. Then followed successfully in car
riages, the congressional, state and city
committees The citizens on foot and the
military escort formed no inconsiderable
portion of the procession The military
escort consisted Of the Columbus Guards,
Lieutenant Ellis; the Independent Rifles.
Captain Farris; the Eufaula Rifles, Cap
tain Baker, and the German Fusilers.
Captain Schensier. all under Captain
Semmes of the Columbus Guards, COM
manding the battalion.
AS the procession moved up Market
street amid the roar Of cannon, the in
spIring strains of martial music and the
cheers of the multitude, the scene beg
CARS description. Col. n. =. Watson of
Montgomery acted as chief marshall by
congressional appointment. He was as
sisted by William Knox, Jr., of Alabama,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13

To Confederate Veterans, Sons of Vet
Grams, Members of Memorial Associa-
tons, Daughters of the Confederacy,
and all Lovers of True History:
Announcement is made that the above
committees, through Gen. C. Irvine Wal
ker, their special representative, of
Charleston, S. c., will publish about May
/, a supplement to one leading daily
paper in each of the large cities of
the south. These supplements will be
devoted to historic incidents and narra-
tives, showing the deeds and sufferings
of the women of the south during the
war Each paper will portray principally
the deeds of the women of the state in
which published. In Alabama the Biz
mingnam Age-Herald, the Montgomery
Journal. and another paper to be select
ed will issue supplements.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans,
aided by the Veterans, after period of
forty years of peace, have determined to
build a memorial which will in some
slight measure at least stand as an en-
during testimony to the gratitude of the
southern people to the women of the
Confederacy. Monuments have been build
ed here and there to the officers and to
the men who fought In the confederate
ranks but no monument has been erected
to the women who were the inspiration
of the courage and devotion of the men
in the field
Thomas Nelson Page pays them this
beautiful and appropriate tribute:
"-rhere was perhaps not doubtful
woman within the limits of the Confed-
eracy. While their lovers and husbands
fought in the field, they performed the
harder part of waiting at home With
more than a soldiers courage they bore
more than soldiers hardship. For four
long years they listened to the noise OF
guns, awaiting with blanched faces but
undaunted hearts the news of battle after
battle; buried their beloved dead with
tears and still amid the tears encour-
aged the survivors to fight on. 1t was a
force which has not been duly estimated
The financial returns from the several
supplements will be added to the funds
being raised for the projected memorial
Alabama Women.
The part of Alabama women was no
less conspicuous than that of their sis
tiers in other states. 1t will be the speclal
design of the editor to collect the scat
tercd historical fragments and materials
pertaining to them for permanent pre-
servation in the Alabama supplements.
These devoted women were more than
equal to the emergencies OF conditions
the most trying. The general assembly,
December 9, 1864, rendered them the
thanks of the state, the Joint resolution
reciting that the members were
PROFOUNDLY and gratefully impressed
with the lofty and patriotic spirit, the
ardent devotion and the unreritting Ia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13
Yankee Estimate.

The Alabama Beacon. July %. 1864.
correspondent writes from the
Yankee army before Petersburg: Here,
as everywhere else that my observation
has extended to, the women OF the south
are our most incorporating foes. The
intensity OF their hatred is really appall-
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13
Complete Historic Sets

of these Supplements for Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina. Geor-
gla, Florida. Alabama, Mississippi.
Tennessee and Arkansas sent on re-
ceipt of one dollar All then publish
cd will be sent and balance as pub
lished No reduction If any State is
not issued. Now ready ali but three
last named states.
Address Gen. c. Irvine Walker.
Charleston, S. C.
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Recommendation by Women's Mem
rial Committee.

As further conducive to better and
clearer understanding of the suggestion
Of the Wonen's Memorial committee as
to 1.-The form of the memorial" it is
deemed advisable to set forth in detail
Its recommendations thereon, which are
as follows, viz;
\ after much reflection, l have como to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13
First RECOGNITION Of conferedate Flag

From the SOUTHERN NdNDcale, HuHtsV1IIe,
April 3. 1861.
The Havanese are already making
cig.rs done up in wrappers adorned with
the flag of the Confederate states. This,
we believe. is the first foreign recogni-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-13
General Orders, No. II.


MONTGOMERY, Ala, September II, 1906.
Comrades:
1. The 18th annual reunion convention,
In session at New Orleans, La, April 25,
26 and 81 1906, directed the appointment
by the commander-in-chief of special
committee of three, to which was referred
the suggestions and plans of the Women
Memorial committee on the form Oh the
proposed memorial to the women Oh the
Confederacy, together with sundry otner
matters cognate thereto, said special
committee to carefully investigate and
report thereon, with its recommendations
to general headquarters, such report ana
recommendations to be binding ana CON
elusive on the questions submitted 10 the
committee In obedience to the require
ment of the convention, on May !, 1910,
the said special committee was appointed
to consist of Comrades George w. Dun
can, chairman, Auburn, Ala, for the
ARMY of Tennessee department; S. Heth
Tyler, Norfolk, Va, for Army OF North
ern Virginia department, and Brant IL.
XIX. Oklahoma Jlty, Okla, for Trans
Mississippi department. Instructions were
given the committee to fully and care
fully consider all plans which might be
proposed, as we'll as such other matters
as might properly come before the COM
mittee. and to make report as promptly
as possible consistent with due delibera-
ton.
2. Having completed its labors, the
committee on September TO- filed In gen.
eral headquarters a report of its exam
nation OF the several matters submitted
to it, with it's recommendations thereon.
An examination of the report evidences
o full compliance on the part OF the COM
mittee with the>>wishes of the reunion
convention, and its members are now dis
charged with the thanks of the Confed-
Grafton.
g. In conformity, therefore, to the
wishes of the confederation, as expressed
IN reunion convention the report OF the
committee is hereby adopted, and Its
finding and recommendations are de-
clared to be the will and action of the
Confederation, conclusive and binding
upon the members thereof. In order that
both members and the general public may
be fully advised, the said report is here
Il ter set for in full and as part here
of, viz:
Report of Special Committee.
Auburn, Ala, September 10, 1906.
Dr. Thomas M. Owen Commander-in-
Chief. U. S. C. ", Montgomery, Ala:
Sir: Your special committee, appointed
May /, 1906, by direction of the 18th an
nual reunion convention in New orleans,
La, April 26, 1906, and to which was re-
ferred for investigation and report, GER
tain resolutions offered by r. E. l.. By
mum. commander Army Tennessee depart
ment. at the said reunion convention, has
the honor 10 report herewith the result
ciearness and fitness the resolutions are
herein set out at length as follows, viz:
Resolved /. That the suggestions of
the Womens Memorial committee, as to
form of the memorial, be adopted.
49, That the suggestion that the chair
man OF the Women's Memorial commit
tee, having charge OF the funds be re-
ouired to give bond in such sum as the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
SOUTH BRooKsvILLE.

Fred Cline, of Lynn, Mass, was in town
last week.
Simeon Carter and wife, of North Sedg-
wick, are in town.
There was band concert last Saturday
night at Bucks Harbor.
Capt. Herbert L. Black, who has been in
a hospital at New York, is at home, slowly
improving in health.
Mrs. George L. Reed, Mrs. Inex Gray
and Mrs. Ralph Bent, of Naskeag, were in
town Monday to attend fhe funeral OF
Mrs. Samuel ID. Coombs.
Levi Franks had two pieces OF oats sown
last spring. He now has two of the pref
test pieces of barley in town. The CORE
spondent knows they were oats, a. be
sowed them hi nseif.
Lucy W., wife of Samuel D. Coombs,
died Saturday, July 6, afier . painful ILL
ness Of over three years. She was the old
est daughter OF Luther and Louisa Bates,
born Aug. 10, 1895. She leaves an aged
husband, to whom she has been united q
few months short of fifty years, and son
and daughter, who have always resided
at home. Rev. A. B. Carter ofiiciated at
the funeral. The burial was at the Syl-
vester Condor cemetery.
July Is. c,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
SEAL COVE.

W. J. Harper is very Ill with tonsilitis.
Miss Grace Murphy recently visited
relatives at Southwest Harbor.
Henry Burrill has gone as steward OF
the schooner Mary Augusta, Capt. Tom
Kelley.
Miss Helen Sawyer and brother Paul, OF
Southwest Harbor, are visiting their
grandmother, Mrs. c. H. Sawyer.
Capt. William Murphy is in command
OF the schooner John Cadwalader. Capt.
David Murphy has taken command of
the schooner Minnie Slosson.
Miss Louise Robbins arrived home Sat-
urday from Bangor and Stockton Springs,
where she has been visiting her father,
William Robbins, who is mate OF the
schooner Lottie Beard.
A sociable was held at the hall Saturday
evening for the benefit OF James Kelley,
who has been i'll for some months. From
the sale Of refreshments and contributions
from friends about Us was realized. Mr..
keliey's friends hope for his recovery.
July IS. N,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
A aIouehinav Story.

The young lady who had sat for a
crayon portrait was not altogether
pleased with the result. 1T looks like
me, of course" she said. inspecting it
doubtfully, land yet l think there are
some things about it that ought to be
changed
She suggested that the eyes should
have rather more Of an upward look,
that the right hand should be little
less prominent, that the hair should
be made more wavy and that certain
changes ought to be made in the drap-
cry.
THAT would require great deal Of
retouching.' said the artist, land
should have to charge you about $40
additional"
''Oh, dear!' she exclaimed with q
pout II shall have to give it up.
Papa won't stand my 'retouching' him
to that extent"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
SOUTH BLrTEHILL.

Miss Elinor sibley was kicked by colt
recently and badly hurt.
Miss Fannie Emerton, who has been Wis
iting friends at West fremont, has re-
turned home.
Edward Preble, wife and little child, OF
Brockton, Mass, are visiting Mr.. Preble's
mother, Mrs. Arch Henderson.
Mrs. Frank Day, of Brockton. Mass,
and Guy Day, of Boston, are visiting Mr..
Days mother, Mrs. Charles Ferrin.
Mrs. Comfort Burns, an aged lady, for
merly of this place, died at the home OF
her son Warren at North Brooklin July
u. She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Her
bert Higgins, and four Warren, OF
North Brooklin; Philip and Alton, OF
Rockland, and William, OF Swans Island.
They have the sympathy of their many
friends here.
July l5 ID.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
AxSy
SOUTH pENoBscon

Z. ?. Perkins spent few DAYS lss,
at Orono. week
Thomss Grindle is attending thu
mer school at the U. Of NJ. sum
Q. W. Dunbar has gone to Portland
where be is working as clerk.
Roscoe Perkins Of Melrose, Mass. r..
been visiting his aunt, Bertha perkip, A's
Horace Perkins and wife, of waterv;,,.
formerly Of this town, are spending a ~
days here.
Schooner Clara and Mabel. Capt Earl.
Sellers, is unloading freight at the s,sams
boat wharf.
Mrs. Grace Condor, Mrs. Gussie G,,,a.
and r. A. Rhind were bap,ised Sunday hv
Rev. Mr.. Gavin. y
Miss Lila Binder, who was ons,.,..
on for appendicitis q short time sgo |.
gaining rapidly.
July Is. ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
COUNTY NEWS.
BuCKspoRT.


Mrs. Jennie Beazley McInnis, youngest
daughter Of William Beazley and wife,
died Thursday evening after a long illness.
Her death is deeply mourned by large
circle of friends. She is survived by her
husband james l.. MeInnis, father and
mother, brother Edward L. Besxley, of
Bucksport, and sister-Mrs. Ella Beazley
Bridges, of Lowell, Mass.
Thad Hanley johnson, OF Bangor, and
Miss Gladys Abbott, daughter Of Capt
and Mrs. Melvin Abbot, were married at
the home of the bride here by Rev. Fred
eric Brown Wednesday afternoon, in the
presence OF the immediate family and rel
atives. Miss Abbott is very popular
among her large circle Of friends, who
wish her much happiness. Mr.. johnson
is travelling representative of the Sawyer
Boot 4 Shoe Co.. OF Bangor.
Amanda H., widow of B. r. Farnham,
died Sunday afternoon, aged seventy
seven years and four months, after
by two daughters Mrs. n. n. Brown, OF
Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. J. F. Haley,
OF Portland. and one son = Frank W.
Farnham. of Yonkers, n. Y; one broth
er-Dr. K. B. Patterson, Of Eastport, and
one sister-Miss Julia E. Patterson, OF
San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. Farnham was
a member Of the Elm street Congrega-
tional church, and when in good health
was constant attendant. Her kind
heart prompted her to respond to every
cali of distress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17
Cross-Examination Up-to-Date.

Cross-Examination Up-to-Date.
4 Grandfather of His Country-Well,
well! my son, what does this meanf
81 don't remember"
"What have you got in your hand there,
George! Answer me this instant"
81 don't remember"
''George, did you or did you not chop
down that cherry tree?"
II cannot tell.-
swhat's thatf You can't, Ell? Well,
we'll soon see!''
''Hold on, father, hadn't finished the
sentence. cannot tell lie, father, i. did
it with my little Ratchet, but was tenn
porarily insane at the time.n
ssYou were, ehs'
.sYes," sir. was suffering from a per
secutory delusion.''
tree?"
"The cherry tree was constant menace
to my happiness. l thought that the tree
would grow up and produce branches that
might be productive Of great physical dis
comfort to me. SO decided to do away
with it."
'sDo you know what I've decided to do,
Georges"
'sNo, father, but hope you won't have
brain storm, father. Think Of my
youth, father"
sDo you know what you deserve, son?''
81 don't remember, but hope You won't
take any drastic action. 1t won't do the
tree any good, and it will spoil a good
story"
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A Gaze In Point.

clear method Of speech. it is related
that he said to one criminal. Prisoner
at the bar. il ever there was clearer
case than this Of a man robbing his
master, this case is that case" At
another time he said. Prisoner at the
bar. you have been found guilty on
several indictments, and it is in my
power to subject you to transportation
for period very considerably beyond
the term of your natural life. but the
court in its mercy will not go so far
as it lawfully might go. and the SEN
tence is that you be transported for
two periods of seven years EACH
London Globe.
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THE MAIDSTONE.
vaIushi. Because A5sorbent-A Clay
Fioe Makes Coed One.


ripe WAKES Sooo one'
Physicians are es'en ASKED wuether
there really IS any virtue IN wnat are
called madstones- one OF them de-
clares that these stones are OF value
but mat they would De OF more value
II their hinltafions were understood
There is no particular variety OF
ignated exclusively as the MAIDSTONE.
he says. Il nave seen many OF them'
SO Called ana no TWO We're OF eAactiy
the same composition. geoiosicaiiy con-
sicered.
Madstones ACT on the same principle
that blotting paper Goes when ab-
sorbing INK, and there IS no'hing that
makes better one than baked pipe
clay. A new clay pipe. procurabie for
a cent at nearly any store where To-
bacco Is soid. cannot De exceiled py
any MAIDSTONE, no matter now great
IT'S reputation.
Inc aeuon can De cieariy ueinon-
strated by placing common dry req
brick IN contact Win the margin OF
puddle OF water ana noticing what
capillary attraction VIII accomplish.
Therefore 10 he enlclent the only ne
cessity is Tor the stone TO De porous
ana nave srong adnesive ana apsorp-
ent qualities. Nothing mysterious
about IT.
i nave seen several tnat appear 10
De concretlons. either sesicai' renal OF
hillary, ana were FOUND IN the bladder.
kidney or lver OF some ahimai-those
taken from the deer supposed 10 De the
best
hen person IS nitten py reptne
or COG supposed 10 De mao ana the
porous stone apphed 10 the wound the
pio'ung paper action begins. ana tne
piood. saii'a from the mouth Oh ,ne
animal anu Whatever poison uese
nuids contain VIII naturaisy Q! caph-
iars attraction De apsoroeu oy ana
INTO the substance applied. no matter
"hat name you ma! give IL
Inc SAVING 1hat II stone SUCKS
the wound IS poisonous ana IL II does
moi take hoid there is no venom pres
ent IS untrue. II the stone is clean
ana or! IL VIII aanere wneh moisture
ID WltHin reacn I'LL it becomes sdturat-
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sARGENTvILLE.

Mrs. Cora L. Harding is visiting rela-
tives ct Deer Isle.
Henry L. Grindell is employed on the
steamer J. T. Morse.
William T, sampson, of Melrose, Mass,
has been visiting friends here.
Miss Susie Grindal, Of Pennington, is
spending few days at Shore Acres.
Miss Harriet Booth, of South Boston,
is the guest Of Mrs. e. o. Thwaite's.
Misses Florence and Belle Frizzell, of
South Boston, are at Mrs. Frank Billings
for the summer.
Prof. Herbert r. Roberts and wife are
spending the summer with Mrs. Roberts
parents at Forest Bank.
July Is. SIN.
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SIN.
NORTH ORLAND.

Norris CHM is ill.
Miss Linnette Hussey is at home for
the summer.
Mrs. Sarah Wood, CT Chicago, is the
guest Of Mrs. w. P. Dodge.
Mrs. Jessie Billings is able to sit up.
Beatrice Gott is working for her.
Henry White. Of Beverly, Mass, visited
his mother, Mrs. Caroline White, last
week.
July II. r.
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LEAcH,s POINT.

Mrs Ripley 10 visiting in Buckspor,.
Liewellyn B. Ames spent Saturday and
Sunday with relatives.
Miss Maude Brewster is spending seq.
eral weeks 1t Capt. Brewster's.
The strawberry season has begun.
Walter Brewster had 100 quarts the second
days picking.
Bob soper, Of Hartford, Conn, spent
several days with his brother, Charles
Soper, last week.
Mrs. Fiors Sparrow, who has been visit
ing her son in Dorchester, Mass, has re-
turned home. She brought her little
granddaughter Florence with her to spend
the summer.
July is. AZ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-07-17

Mr.. Stafford ard party of friends were
at his farm last Tuesday.
Daniel Hamilton and wife have moved
to Ellsworth for the summer.
Byron S. Carpenter moved the house
hold furnishings OF w. NJ. Hopkins to Bar
Harbor Saturday.
Misses Barbara l.. and Blanche A. Hop
kins and their youngest brother Allen will
go to Bar Harbor for the remainder for
the summer.
Mrs. Thompson Leland was the guest OF
Mrs. Jane Gordon Wednesday and Thurs
day. Mrs. Gordon will 60 to Bar Harbo
to- morrow for the summer.
July u. MAY.