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The bee., 1908-09-03
A Thrilling KKperlenee.

Fran" Hall. a local oil well shooter.
had a "scary" experience recently.
He was carrying can containing
eight quarts Of nitro giycerine past the
end of pile of casing At a drilling
we'll just as the driller came from the
derrick floor and stepped on a Joint
Of the pipe. 1t was balanced in the
middle and his weight caused the
other end to tip up, striking the bot
tom of the can carried by Hall Both
the men held their breath for an I'M
slant. awaiting the explosion that they
had good cause to expect would follow.
but they were agreeably surprised In
nothing OF the kind occurring. The tin
bottom was dented. but there was
enough spring in the tin to absorb tho
shock Of the collision without disturb
ing, to the exploding point the dan.
gerous contents.-Oil City Derrick.
The bee., 1908-09-03
A Most Valuable Agent.

The glycerine employed in DIR. Plerce's
medicines greatly enhances the medicinal
properties which il extracts from native
medicinal roots and holds In solution
much better than alcohol would. 1t also
possesses medicinal properties of its own,
being valuable demulcent, nutrltive,
antiseptic and antiferment. 1t adds
greatly to the efficacy OF the Black Cherry
bark, Bloodroot, Golden Seal root, Stone
root and Queens root, contained IN
"Golden Medical Discovery In subduiag
chronic, or lingering coughs, bronchial
throat and lung affections, for all OF which
these agents are recommended by stand
ard medical authorities.
In all cases where there Is a wasting
away OF nesh, loss Of appetite, with weak
stom9ch, ~ In the early stages Of con-
sumtlbn, there can be no doubt that ely.
cerine lacts as q valuable nutritivo and
aids me Golden Seal root, Stone root,
Queebs robt and Black Cherrybark in
promo 4ng digestion ana building up TIE
kesh ann strength, controlling the cough
and brinkhg about q healthy condition
OF the WHILE system. OF course. II, must
not be EXPECTED 10 work miracles. II will
not cure consumption except In its earlier
stages. It will cure very severe. Qhstl-
nate hang-Um, chrQnjc cQUgbS. bronchial
4nd Iarynge4l trQuQlea-AQd CHRONIC sore
tn{pat ,Hlth bQarseness. In acute coughs
ltlsnOt so elective. TITS In the lingering
hang-On coughs, or those Of long standing,
even when accompanied by bleeding from
lungs, that 10 has performed its most
marvellous cures
Prof. Finley EllingwoOd, M. d., OF BEN
nett Med. College, Chicago, says OF gly-
cerine:
"In dyspepsia Il serves an excellentpurpOsa.
Holding fixed quantity OF the peroxide
hydrogen In solution, IL Is one OF the best
manufactured products OF the present time In
Its action upon enfeebled. disOrdercd stOm-
achs, esDecif 'ly II there Is liberation or ca
tarrhal gastritis catarrhal Inflammation o.
stOmachl Il IS a most efficient preparation.
Glycerine Will relieve many cases OF Dyrosls
hesTt0urnl and excessive gastric stomach
VGoiden Medical Discovery enriches and
puuhos the blood curing blotches. pimples.
eruPtions scrofulous swolllngs and old sores.
Send to Dr. T. v. Pierce, OF BuRslo. n. y.
Tor FREQ booklet telling an about tho native
uedicinal u'0ls composing this wonderful
nodicino There Il 40 alcohol Ia II
The bee., 1908-09-03


Massachusetts,, Company Il. He con-
ddsd his plan to his comrades, who en-
tered eagerly into the scheme and
untted their efforts cautiously for its
accomplishment.
Seme white cloth was smuggled into
the prisen. and for the ether eoIors the
men supplied parts OF thsir red and
blue flannel shirts. The various
pieces were skillfully sewn together.
This nag, placed against the roof Of
the prison, which was extremely high,
was out Of sight Of the confederate
guards. SO IL was under the folds Of
genuine stars and stripes that the
union comrades gathered on that Inde-
Pendence day and sang their songs of
patriotism.
At night the ensign was as secretly
dismembered as it had been secretly
put together, the parts were distribu-
ted to those who had contributed
them, and the address Of every man
who had a portion was written down
by Timothy Regan.
After the release from Libby prison,
Rogan began communicating with the
men for the purpose Of reassembling
The nag. Progress was very slow, and
often discouraging, and it was not UNI
III 30 years had passed that he finally
succeeded in collecting every piece.
when the nag was remade.
Another long period passed before
he story was made public. Timothy
aegan died 20 years ago. On his death
bed he called to his side David L.
tones. who was then commander Of
post 20, and said:
I'm that drawer, ever there, you will
and q key. Take It, open the door Of
he closet In the corner of the room,
ARlock a trunk and bring me what IL
n IT,"
The nag was brought TO hiA; and
hen he told the story of how it came
% be made.
He concluded: The old nag was
made under great hardships, and IN
the midst OF privation and suRerinR
IN eommitttAg that act We infrinOsA
upon a cardinal rule of the prison, Aad
had 1t been discovered, every man Of
as would have been severely punished.
5ut it was worth all the risk to see Il
there above Ne while we were singing
pur songs. 1t was the only way In
which we prisoners could celebrate
he birthday Of the blessed country for
which we were fighting.
"All the comrades separated widely,
after our release. and l was in great
lear that would never be able to col.
loct all the pieces; but have done Il
At last, and every blessed piece IL
there"
The comrade who received this stary
~ word Of mouth from ReEsn, died
recently. Now the tale is going the
rounds among the veterans.
The flag Is not, as some might SUP
pose, crude affair. Only by close in
Hpection can II be seen that parts of
the material differ in texture from the
bunting Of the regulation flag.
The bee., 1908-09-03
Woman Wins Priced Medal.

Miss Gertrude Holland Wren has
Just received the Pereira medal from
the Pharmaceutical Society Of Eng
land. This medal Is looked upon ~
the blue ribbon OF pharmacy and has
never before been won by a woman.
Miss Wren also won the silver medal
for practical chemistry and was brack.
eted frst for the silver medal In
chemistry and physics shs 10 report
cd to b. an interchangeable worker and
to hs devoted to her profession. There
are now many more women pharnsr
Ats in England than tn America. ana
the pvmber u steadily increasing
The bee., 1908-09-03
rLAa MADE IN LlssY PRISON.
Prisoners Who Made Il Furnished
Material from Own Garments.

Boston. One of the most valued
civil war relics in Greater Boston is
the old Libby prison Dag now IN pos
session OF Thomas @. Stevenson post,
@. A. r., Vine street. Roxbury. It was
made in secret by federal soldiers.
The story of It's making, which was
fraught with danger and many OBJ
stscles. is lesson in patriotism.
As the Fourth OF July drew near the
prisoners wished to find some way Of
celebrating the day without attracting
the attention Of their confederate
guards. The plan Of making the ensign
occurred to Timothy ]. Regan, Ninth
The bee., 1908-09-03

Young Allen, who has been living
in Providence for some time, will
move to Darlington. He will work
this territory for a life insurance
company.
Marvin Mitchell is now at Penn
broke as night operator. Marvin is
one OF the swiftest key workers Of
the last bunch of boys that stood
examination.
Mrs. Ernest RoOtz left Friday for
Howell, Ind, to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Ernest Eastwood, One of Mrs.
EastwoOd's children is very low
with whooping cough.
The Baptists have commenced a
protracted meeting at the rink
which Will be carried ON for some
time under the direction os Rev.
Grigson, the local pastor.
School days will soon begin and
quite = number of our young people
will attend various institutions IN
different States, some have already
left and more go this week.
MISS Aileen Hen ricks has re-
turned from market, where she pur-
chased a complete line of fall MILL.
merry, and invites the ladies tO,visit
her store in jacksonville and see
the new styles.
just rs soon as cool weather sets
In w. s. McGary will open his skat-
ing rink, 1t 10 possible that 1t will
be opened with large masked
party with the Klub Kentuck band
furnishing the music.
The enterprising firm of Bourland
u MOthershead is having the interior
of their store thoroughly over hauled
and rebuilt, new base shelf being
built and the stairway rebuilt which
will add much to the appearance of
this already nice store.
l.. Q. Brown, the st. Bernard drug
gist at Mortons Gap, has new
complete and up-tO- date line of
druggist sundries aud his drugs are
fresh. Mr.. Brown comes to the
Gap highly recommended aud will
make MANY friends.
Mr. W. II. Brewington, OF Mortons
Gap, was IN the city Monday.
Mr.. Brewington has a photograph
gallery at Mortons and does first
class work having had many years
experience In that business and has
many friends In the county who go
to him for their WORK.
Mi. John Hiok, who has been a
member of the Third cavalry for the
past three years. Is visiting IN the
city. Mr.. HEX will after short
visit to friends aud relatives re-en-
list for service IA the Far East. He
says that a soldiers life is like civil
life, Il is just as you make it.
Mr.. +. b. Arnold, the popular
cashier of the Peoples Bank, has In
possession about twenty-five cards
of men who were candidates for
Office In 1897, eleven years ago.
Among that number there are sew
eral who are before the people this
year. Some people never get tired
of tying 70 get office. He has now
ia the bank thirty-fye cards Of
men who are this year aspirants
for office la the county.
The bee., 1908-09-03
Local Happenings

Ernest Newton, who has been
quite sick has ne arly recovered.
Miss Virginia McGary is assisting
in the st. Bernard store during the
first OF the month rush.
Mrs. Barnett. mother of Chas.
Barnett, has been quite sick at her
home on Railroad street.
The weeds on the street leading
TO the Methodist Church on the hill
are very high and don't look nice.
Mr.. Chas. Truempy, our popular
jeweler, Will occupy the store room
IN the north end of the Webb build
ing.
Bub McGrAth, the energetic yard
clerk who has been III for II few
days, is better and able to resume
work.
Omar Wyatt, the carrier boy of
News Agent McGary, who has been
quite sick, is able to resume his
duties.
The new brick store at MortOns
Gap will soon be completed and
will be enc of the incest In the
county.
Mrs. TLeO Hibbs, of the country
near here, was carried to the West
ern Kentucky Asylum Monday
morning.
Quite a number of our young peO-
pie attended the dance at Madison
willie last Thursday night given by
the Elks.
Miss Zilpah Morehead, who has
been assisting in the postOffice for
the past few weeks, will be off duty
for while.
Harry Brame has given the iron
fence OF J. y. Atkinson coat of
paint, winch helps the looks of 1t
considerably.
The crowd OF EarlingtOnians who
went to Chicago arrived home safe
aud sound Saturday morning. All
report a pleasant visit.
Candidates for the different offices
of the Democrat party are rs thick
rs flies. There were eighteen in the
city Saturday taking ia the circus.
Ben l.. Lacy, the south end local
conductor is In the city. Ben was
painfully hurt last week at Trenton,
while unloading freight from car.
Business in Darlington Is better
the past month than for some time
past Cool weather has set in, aud
the csal business will still be better,
Doc Grimm who lately purchased
the home OF o. L. Barbero, will
commence puttiug up new fences
and build stable and other out
houses.
Miss AnGie Moore and Mrs. w.
n. Coyle are now In LOuisyiile
where Miss Moore will purchase a
complete line Of hats for her fall and
winter tra0e.
The bee., 1908-09-03

For roofing, guttering, cornice,
work Of anything in a timers line
call on Mauzy & Boadurant, Tele-
phone No. l55, MadIsonvilie, Ky.
Prices reasonable, work guaranteed.
The State officers of the State
Guards seem to be very slow In Issu-
ing clothing TO the companies. The
Madisouville company are in need
of them very much, indeed, and
much dissatisfaction Is being tx-
pressed on account Of failure to Sc.
cure equipment.
Thurman Rudd, the popular ton
serial artist, while ia Guthrie Sun
day morning took breakfast with
the detail OF Company @. that Is on
duty there and is very loud in his
praises Of their fare. p b. Davis,
Jr., aud Will Hosse, in the absence
of the regular cook prepared break
fast.
Rev. Father Mcfarland has gone
East to visit relatives, and to take
a much needed rest. There will
be services at the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, Friday
evening at 1880 o'clock; also Sunday
morning Mass and BenedictiOn at
I O'Clock by Rev. Father Welsh, Of
HOpkinsville.
Miss Minnie Bourland, who is q
principal OF the schools in BruRs-
wick, Ga, says that she can readily
see the good of Prohibition Chill
dren that formerly came to school
ragged and dirty are now we'll
clothed and where formerly 1t was
impossible for them TO buy books
they have all that is necessary.
We are timers with experience
and do our own work. Consequent
ly we give you the best material and
work at the very lowest prices.
MAUzY q BONDURANr,
Telephone No. 100, Madisonvilie, KY.
Mrs. l.. II. O'Brien entertained In
honor Of Misses Pearl Gregory and
Maggie Turner last Friday night at
her residents on Farren Avenue a
lawn party. Games were played
the first part of the evening, after
which refreshments were served
and each and everyone in attend
ance left declaring Mrs. O'Brien the
only hostess.
On Sunday afternoon at $3.50 p. ill.,,
at the residence of the BRIDES father
Mr.. Carl Vickers was united in the
holy bonds of wedlock to MISS Alma
East. Mr.. Vickers is an eldploye of
the st. Bernard and is we'll liked by
his many friends for his ster1ng
qualities. Miss East is popular
young lady and has many friends.
THE BEE wishes them best wishes.
]. w. LIghtfOot left Monday for
Worthwhile where he will be county
manager Mr.. Mitchell. He will have
charge OF Nortonville, st. Charles,
White Plains aud and other towns
on the /. G. Mr.. LightfOot has
made many friends here by his
genial and clever manner and we
regret very much to have him leave
but this is a promotion he richly de-
serves.
Last Friday at the residence OF
Ernest Hibbs IN jacksonville, bis
daughter. Miss Beulah, was married
90 Mr.. Roy Parker, Of this city
After the ceremony they drove 20
this city and took the south bound
train for a bridal tour of southern
ci,ies. Mr.. Parker was born and
reared IN Darlington and has been
an employee of the coal company
here for many years ana Is held IN
high esteem by all who know him
The bride, Miss Hibbs, is one at
M adIsOnville's most beau titui and
popular young ladies and has host
of friends here and in Jacksonville.
THE BEE welcomes her to the. city
and wishes them success aud pros
perity in the future.
The bee., 1908-09-03

You will get the highest
grade Watch and Jewelry re-
pairing at the lowest possible
living price. | am here to stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01

The sermon was an able presentment. The Bishop talked plainly and the im- nsnse conEregatfon was attentive throughout Strong advice was given and the sermon was helpful not only to the students of the college. but also to the Congregation.
 The Bishop tonight delivered the ad- dress before the Young Mems Chris- tian Association at the college.
 The commencement exercises of. Bir- mingham collese include the follow ing.
 Monday. 10 a. m. Sophomore and Freshman declamations; 8 D. m., annual debate and oratoricai contest by rep resentatives of the literary societies.
 Tuesday. 10 a. m. Juncr orations; n a. m.. address before literary societies by Judge Samuel D. weakley, Birm. ingham: 3 D. ri.. alumni banquet at Hillman Hotel; ?. m. address before alumni association. Rev. F. P. Culver, Birmingham.
 Wednesday. 10 a. na,. orations by members of graduating class; II a. m. baccalaureate address. Hon. Sidney J. Bowie. Birmin gham; awarding of med als. diplomas and degrees. announce ments.
 Under the mana cement of Dr. J. H Mccoy. the Birmingham College has had most successful term, in fact there is need of more room. This will in time. be prepared and the next term promises to be as interesting as wal this. if not more 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01
CHILDREN oREANIzE.

t a4.Ht.s aeA q Loyal Temperanee Legion Elects of- . ficers in Uni0n Springs. . Union Springs, May S1-(speciau- Saturday afternoon in the Methodist Church Mrs. J. B. Chatfield, of Mont somery organized a Loyal Temperance Legion enrolling thirty-eight names as charter members. -...-.
 Miss Daisy Hightower was elected Superintendent, Mrs. R, L. West, Assis- tant Superintendent. President Clair PauIk; Vice-President, Louise Napier; Secretary, Lula Bell Ellis; Treasurer Lucy Thomas. ..A41
 4 recruiting Lookout. and Literature Committee was named also flower mission committee. These enthusiastic children will ob- serve June 9th as flower mission day, which is the national red letter day. in w. c. T. U. work in honor of Jennie Cassidy
 Rev MT Hasken of Perole and W. D. Upshaw, of Atlanta. addressed the children at the close of the organiza- tion.
 MT chatfield left on the evening train for Troy and MT. Upshaw left for | Atlanta.
 Captain Nathan H. Frazer and his annual party will cave in a few days | for the Dead Lakes, Florida. for ten I days outing and fishing. For many years Captain Frazer has carried this ] club there aud has become one of the l most popular clubs.
 Miss Jessie Bransconb has reached home from Athens where she attended | school. Miss Annie Lee Horn another student there stopped for a visit in Birmingham. Miss Mary Pittman a
 member of the faculty has also reached home. Mrs. -Cordie B. Read of Fruitdale leff | here this morning for Midway. where | she will speak tomorrow in the interest of, Temperance and medal contest work,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01

Casino Grand Opening Tonight. Irene aIyers. as "Anitas the Singing GiRl.o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01

Harris Gunter. Miss Mary McIntyrs. Mrs. !. H. Milestone.
 Sophie Hihb Chapter, U.. D. c.-aMrs. John Burch. Mrs E. O. Harper, Miss Mary Kirkpatrick. Miss Lizzie Wright.
 Cradle of confederacy Chapter. D. p C--Mrs. William Cary, Mrs. Jamie c. Fleming, Mrs. Jessie Lamar.
 Secession Capital Chapter. U. D. c. Mrs. J. O. Hargrove, Mrs. M. A. Vincentelli.
 Dixie hapter.. U. D. c.-Mrs, .J. L. Hopkins. Miss Libbie Powell. Miss Mat tie Woods
 Camp Lomax, U. c. y.--s. c Prick ett. w. S. Stokes. A. E. Stratton, AL bert Taylor. W. M. Teague, A. L. R. Thompson, H. T. Walker, A. P. Wil- son.
 Camp FaIkner, U. c. Wv H. carrigan. William Crusius.
 Camp Hoitzclaw. U. s. c. v.--R! c. Banks. W. M. Blakey.
 Children of Confederacy. J. D. B. Stuart Chapter--Mary Ceid West, Su- san Farley West.
 Winnie Davis chapter-Helen B. Reeves. Lizzie Reale, Inez Stewart The Ceremonies at Night.
 Following is order of exercises for the commemorative celebration of the tooth anniversafy Of the birth of Jef- ferson Davis, Wednesday, June 3. 1908. at s o'clock. p. rrl., in the hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol:
 voluntary-Prof. Thomas c. Gallo way.
 Can to order--chairman, pr. Thomas
 Invocation-Dr. Charles Averette Stakely. -
 MaryIand--ouartette Recitation--Miss Pauline J. Hausmaa. Song, The Conquered Banner--Miss Mamie Harrison, accompanied by Prof. Eugene L. Merriam.
 Presentation of General John W. A Sanford, who win introduce General George Paul Harrison, commander or the Alabama Division. United Confed- crate Veterans. by whom the address of the evening will be made. tTenting on the Old Camp Ground Quzrtette. F Funeral March--Prof. Galloway.
 Renediction-Rev. Neander H. Woods. Dixie.
 Marking of Historic Spots. As part of the commemorative ac- tivities of the centenary of the birth of Mir. Davis, several of the Confeder- ate organizations of Montgomery have declared their purpose to appropriate iy mark, in bronze or marble, the most notable spots or buildings in Montgom- cry; associated with the history ot lhe Confederate States of America, or with the life of Jefferson Davis. The points to be marked have already been se- leetedi and plans for the marking are now being formed. They are as fol- lows: .tt4 Ladies Memorial Association--Hall of House of Representatives, in which room the Alabama ordinance of seces- sion was adopted. Sophie Bibb Chapter. U. D. C. Clancey Hotel, where the cabinet ofhees wore located, February-May, 1881. Cradle of the confederacy Chapter. D. D. C.--Exchange Hotel, famous ho- tel and Confederate headquarters.
 Secession. Capital Chapter, U. D. C. Supreme, Court room, State Capitol, in which the body of Davis lay in state, 1894. las Dixie Chapter. U. D. C--relegraph office from which the message was sent ordering the firing on Fort Sumter.
 Camp Holtzclaw. U. s. c. N-St. Johns Episcopal Church. in which Jef- ferson Davis worshipped.
 The White House Association ot Ala banna---The. house in which Jefferson Davis lived while in Montgomery. cor her of Bibb and Lee Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01
DEATH or MRS. COOPER.
End Comes to Good Woman of Tus-
 cumhla.

End Comes to Good Woman of Tus-
 cumhia.
 Tuscumbia, May 31.-(Speeial. )--Mrs Susan Cooper. of this city. died Sat- urday at the residence of her son-in- law, Mayor J. P. Isbeil, after an ill., ness of more than year.
 The deceased was about 65 years old and before her marriage to l. T.. Cooper was Miss Susan Barton, mem Der Of one of the oldest and most in- fuentiaI families in this section, and before the war one of the wealthiest in North Alabama.
 She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Isbell and Mrs. W. |. Chit wood, of Tuscumbia beside two sisters and two brothers.
 The remains were inferred in oak. wood Cemetery this city this after noon.
 News was received in this city this morning from Harper's Ferry. W Va, announcing the death of William A. Trtbby. formerly a resident Of Tus4 cumb4a. The deceased was closely con- nected with Messrs. Joseph and James Hindmar, prominent business men of Tuscumbta.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-01

ton. C. L. Ruth.
 Camp Holtzclaw. U. S. c. V.-C. A. I.anier. IT.. A. C. Sexton. Children of the Confederaey--J. E: B. stuary chapter--Joe Hudson Lakin Key. Theo Key; Winnie Davis Chapter -Rebecca Bibb, Aldora Goodwin, Flor ance Peoples: Mfss Kate McLemore Principal Mrs J. M Wyly. Adress of Presenta- ton of Portrait of Jefferson Davis.
 Committee chairman--Mrs, Frank Stollenwerck.
 Cyrus Higgins, Mrs. John Watts.
 The White House Association--Miss Bettie Bell. Mrs. C. J. Campbell.
 Sophie Bib Chapter. U. D. c.--Mrs. W, l.. Cox. Mrs. William A. Gupter. Sr.. Miss Nellie Holt.
 Cradle of the confederacy. U. D. C. Mrs NJ. " Gesner, Mrs. Frank stolen werck.
 Secession Capital Chapter. U, D. c. Mrs J. T. West nixio Chapter T. D. C.-Mrs L. W. Lahey. Mrs. L. S. MeKsrrall. Mrs. w c. Pope. Camp Lomax. U c. v.--Joel Barnett. A F. Crawford Thomas Martin, J. M. Mccain. W. A. Taylor.
 Camp Falkner. U. c. V.--M Mcclure, Walter KeatinK.
 Camp Holtzclaw, U. S. C. V.-Ed Burke. R. T. Goodwin.
 Children os the Confederacy--J. E. B. Stuart Chapter ..: Winnie Davis Chapter-Hallie Hughsson. Roy Floyd. Georgia o'Gwynn.
 Hunt Street School
 Mss Daisev Smith. Principal
 Mss p. F. Andrews, Address of Pres entation of Portrait of Jefferson Davis. Committee Chairman--Hon. ". M. Teague.
 Ladies Memorial Association-Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. M. Futile.
 The White House Agsociation--Afrs.