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The Detroit times., 1908-07-17
DEADLY GERMS LURK IN
TELEPHONE MOUTHPIECE

LONDON, July 1.-THE telephone
mouthpiece has been denounced by
meteorological experts here as the
happy hunting ground OF disease
germs OF the deadliest kinds. with the
most terrifying polysyllabic names
DIR. Francis J. Allan. the medical Of
ficer OF health for Westminster, has
CLEANED startling results from expert
ments he made 10 ascertain whether
tuberculosis germs existed I'm tele.
phone mouthpieces. 4N
What he collected from the mouth
pieces OF public call Office telephones
in London yielded enough baccili to
kill a guinea pig after % days. death
being due 10 "galloping consumption. a"
The necessity OF spraying the mouth.
pieces OF public telephones with an.
tiseptic fluid is urged as a means OF
preventing infection.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17
PROVED HIMSELF A HERO
AT THE THROTTLE

RICHMOND. Ind. July 17.-Engi-
neer Martin and Fireman Arndt. OF a
Pennsylvania train, had thrilling ex-
perience and but for Martins GOODNESS
there might have been serious
wreck While the train was speed
ing eastward at 30 miles an hour a. fue
OF the boiler blew out. and when Arndt
opened the furnace door flames were
forced into the cab by escaping steam
and he was completely enveloped. lie
threw himself from the cab to the side
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17
PRINCE GIVES TRAMP
RIDE IN HIS AUTO

BERLIN. July 17.--Of the uncon-
ventional crown prince, the following
characteristic story is told:
While driving in his automobile TO
visit his youngest brother, Prince
Joachim, at Ploen. the prince over
took dusty tramp. who was trudging
I'm the same direction.
Stopping his car. the prince invited
the man TO Jump in" The invita-
tion having been somewhat suspi.
ciously accepted, the future kaiser and
the tramp whizzed away TO Ploen.
where the bewildered hobo was set
down and left with gold coin in his
hand.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17
If the track. as the only means of es

OF the track. as the only means of es
cape.
Martin realized his own danger, but
be closed the throttle and crawled
through the windows to the running
board alongside the boiler The train
ran distance OF two miles with Mar
tin badly burned, clinging to the side
OF the engine before IL came TO a stop.
Arndt was found by the track Ave
miles away unconscious. and was
brought to a hospital, here.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17

The average man 10 willing to let
his wife have the last word and the
sooner she gets around TO II the bet.
ter he seems TO like IL.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17

imsincss-like Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind, that
looks right. Times Printing Co., is
John R.-st Phone 1898
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17
Special Rstes--cbiesso q Return via
Michigan Central.

Tickets VIII be sold July 25 and 2s
good for return until July 81. See
agents for full particulars
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17

Sob prsntisR done right. Times rrist-
lar Co.. Is John R.,sf. Phone itsG
The Detroit times., 1908-07-17

Kmsefsagooaplacetohaae
And TheyWere
Bearen
Several months ago certain Dc.
uoit druggists, at the instance OF
the drug manufacturers trust.
were enJoined by the courts from
cutting under the regular retail
printed price at which GER
tain patent medicine proprietors
wished their goods sold. The cut
prices were the same that we had
thoroughly established. so that
naturally we are mighty we'll
satisfied, because the courts have
decided the peoples way. and our
original cut prices prevail. Kin
seis prices are always right from
saving standpoint.
One Pound Bar of CASTLE soap,
special big value I'M
~. W.
Manufacturers sale of Leather
Goods, assorted Pocket Books
md Bill Folders, Or
Best value In the city I'm q lady'S
Wrist Bag. worth 00N
$50, mt only. .,.... OOO
I0uRAINFS CHOCOLATES
II Per Lb., 6Os and 600
Tablets. ................4 quo
p. 4 w. Soda Phos- 1E~
pilates. III. ............ lou
5-grain Lithia mr.
Tablets, bottle. ...... EOO
A. ID. 3. Blackberry Cordial. Tor
dtarrhea and nE
cremBs, @~0
Compound syrup of Hypophos-
phttes--the great tonic, zE
pint bottle. - o.
Pinkham's 7E-
A. ID. >. Herb Tea. makes two
quarts constipation 0kO
eure'.'.. .-.........
KIN GELS SODA
Who ever heard OF Kfnsers
Soda dtsagreeing with any I
one? Its very purity Is
| guarantee OF It's wholesome
ness; everything about IL Ia
| pure, and It's pure enjoyment
| to get a taste OF it's goodness.
Java Rice 0n
To"oer. .i....,.'.
satfp-skin Face ~
Powder. ............... lou
Derma Visa. liauia 0E~
whftens.r for face WV
CIGARS
Contract. Black Rnd White. Cuba |
E Es%,. .s'I sres,-l 30 Straight |
Down-tswn store Open All Night. |
KIN Sell
The SO cSf-asfs Druggist
2+26 MICHIGAN AVENUE.
2o43 W hocwars. Cor. CIalrmoun.
---TWO STOREs---
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
HfsTonIcAEs.


 Blrs. Harvey V. 1oneas S44 spm1h
 Lawrence.
 The foilQwing letter 10 60 much ap- preciated that the receiver gives it 70 the Division to show that the e4crtB Of our Daughtera are appreciated
 Antnnsavitls. Ala. Akag 2. LACE. Mrs. Harvey E Jenea. South Lawrence
 st, Montgomery, Ala;
 Dear Afadara-~Some time ago in Tha Sunday Advertiser appeared several letters written by q. S. Taylor that were read with much interest by his eth Alabama Regiment. and this is why send you the enclosed imperfect sketch of his company. chewing where he and his brother. ". H. Taylor. vas killed, and thinking perhaps t might be worth preserving. send you copF- Tne preface tells why it was written. and although presented with copies the Chapter has never acknowledged thc receipt of same. but tiais does not pre- vent me from sending you a copy. We all appreciate the efforts you arc mnA- ing to preserve records of such mon aa Loeutenant T. s. Taylor and his eein- rades. I remain respectfully
 ]. M. Thompson.
 The Historian is in receipt oe the rominiacances of the Autauga Rihes. ana before filing some extracts are Eiv~ en which have been full of interest and she hopes the Chapters of the Ala bama Division will read them.
 '1t was while resting in the road that Sunday morning that an incident occurred that will never paas from the memory of those who saw lt. The srd Alabama Regiment, fresh from camp at Norfolk. one of the finest reg iments fn the service. was passing General Gordon, then our Colonel wae standing near us One of the 1nesk looking officers we ever saw refined up his horne, shook hands with him, and while they were exchanging 6 Few words. some of our troop asked who he was. It was Colonel Lomax, aia regiment had passed. He told Col onei Gordon that this would be hia | first and last battle, and with a smile and salute he galioped away toward | the firing to the head of his regiment. and they passed out of sight. 1t seem@ ed to us hardly time for their column | to form in line before heavy voileyA ! of muslketry were opened in that oi~ | rection and soon after numbers of tr@ regiment were passing wounded or borne on filters. The gallant Lcnax | was among the dead. e's
 The 18th day of May 1ssf a day memorable in the history of the war was a sad day for the history of the Autauga Rifles. Two more of itS no- blest spirits yielded up their lives for | the cause they loved so we'll Lieut. James l.. Wilkinson received Q mortal wound in the neck which paralyzed his body and though he lived several hours he could not speak to those around him; how much we missed hiln. The last messmate that we went out with at the beginning of the war was gone.
 The entire "reminiscences read befofs the Historical Association December that our space permitted the publish ing of ali.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

plain as I could possibly appear with decency It is white lute string GOV cred and full trimmed with white crepe. festooned with lilac ribbon and mock point lace over hoop Of enor. e,oI. nous extent. 4 narrow train Of three "a ,ds ia fsstened to the gown waist suffie cuffs for married woman treble lace lappets. two white plumes and IIonde lace handkerchief This is my rirgtnr. I should have mentioned two oaarI pins in my hair, earrings and neckIace of the same kind !"
 fashionable London card route ,,tesnss out of the bright pages of am ether letter. and after this century and ,,ore of dust and silence, the descrip- t1cr ats in strange accuracy for the rsosern furor of bridge, beginning
 sssSor can the Muse her aid impart,
 Tfnsxilied in all the turns of art,
 me deal. the shufiie,. and the cut;
 ssn Tom. and light the ladies up,
 Tf must be one before we sup"
 Each lady finds her place. apparently noticing no one else plays a rubber, ,vlnning or losing q few guineas, then eraeioUsiy yields place to another set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

It is not unusual to have your rooms so crowded that not more than half the company can sit at once. Yet this is society and polite life. Cofiee, tea, lemonade. orgeat and cake are served and the agreeable point is you may so away when you please and nobody no- tiees or cares"
 Tn the new republic such fashions were followed at a healthy distance, and the greater simplicity which min eled with a real dignity made the life of our ancestors that sturdy record of worth upon which all true Americans are proud to look back. No one then could foreten the day when American millions would purchase for the dow cred daughters of the golden land the most exaIted titles of Europe, where on to string fabulous wealth fer outshin- ing the Old Worlds magnihcenee and anfIoue splendor. Nor did any Cas- sandra prophecy the misery and dis grace this barter would bring the un- l Tappv creatures who have so far de- nerfes from those early American ways which won universal admiration when
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
FRoal oTHER vInwPoINTs.

A member of Congress from Ohio is going to marry the pretty nurse who cared for him in a recent illness. He announces also that he will retire from Congress- which suggests that the young lady cured him of two disorders. Washington Times.
 There's nothing a man can admire more than a pretty woman In a pretty dress he didn't have to pay for.-New York Press.
 It is getting so in Kentucky that even the man who attends to his own business must leave the State. Dallas News.
 A German technical journal has gone to the trouble of estimating that the water Of the whole ocean contains In solution over 100000 tons of pure silver
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
croace Id an lsolated country oF as

Greece is an isolated country Of 25.s s4i square miles that supports a p0p- ulation of some 2.s00,oo0 people and o0O a year. It has no railroad connec- tion with any other country, and bee ing cut of from the rest of Europe by the mountains of Turkish Macedonia on the north all commerce is by ses The principal ports are Piraeus (ths port for Athens). Patras and Volo on the mainland and the Island ports ot number all told, e.0o0.ooe. of whom 4.OoO. GOO are In sy.--Consular Re- porta,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
oHILDRENs, oHAPTERs.

The william 1T Burr Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy met with Miss EuEenia Thornton Friday. May g. 1908.
 Mrs Hicks asked questions about the life 0f Jefferson Davis.
 We decided to have a concert at our city library for the purpose of raising some money for books for the library May %. After delightful refreshments were served we adjourned
 The next meeting will be held with Nessrs. Edwin and Wilbur Argo
 Kathleen McElderry.
 Correspondine Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Chapters of the AIabaua DAvlsiem- Alabama Chapters that have not sent their new roster to the Recording Sec- retary, win please do SO at once as tho manuscript of the report of minutes for 1908 will be placed in the hande of the publishers after the Ist of June.
 Mrs L. J. Pride.
 Rec. Sec. Ala. Div. U D. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
HmHmEMHmHmHMHRHMlWnmmMan mMmMmNmMmR
omeIai organ AIabnma nivsnssn.

full and with each sock we sent a lik- tle note and our love for the Dear Old Soldier In Gray. who was to receive it. The value O fthis box with express was ssss which valuation does not in- clude some second hand clothing which it also contained
 T naddition 10 this we have raised. by means of Q Rummage Sale. candy~ pulling. etc. sss for the Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund: contributed floral offering to our dear Mrs. Wood and twenty-two laurel wreaths for as many graves of our Confederate aoIdiers on Memorial Day We attended the Mem. orial exercises in body, dressed in the colors of the Confectionery. ana each of us contributed 10 the program of the day.
 "our little hearts beat fast with patriotism when in the midst of our song the old soldiers gave the R@ho1 Yell, and shouted aloud: '0od bless our Children The day and address was an inspiration to us. and we nppp 10 prove worthy of her whose nane we bear. Emma sansom. and of those we seek to cherish and honor--the S9t~ diers of the South.
 Respectfully submitted,
 NWeeda Chapman, Secty..
 Helen Bashinsky. Presd't Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. State Historian
 U D. C.. Montgomery. Aka.s
 My Dear Mrs Jones--I ask to mako grateful Acknowledgement of tha graceful comradeahip manifested to- ward mo ak the Regent of the D. 4 R of Alabama, by the President, her official family and the delegates of the Alabama Division. U D. C., during It's recent convention at Birmingham.
 A reciprocity of fraternai interest in and sympathy with the aims of these most potential of all patriotic societies of women. such aB I sought to lnaugurate on this occasion, will unite tire earlier and later periods of the history of the Anglo-saxon race in America 10 a circle of trnnscendaut glory. As a Daughter Of the Confed eracy. congratulate the Alabama Division on the reelection of its corps of able and indefati8ahie State oflcers. and for myself and the D. A. a of Aaahalna, convey to them personally herein cordial greetings and earnest Godspeed
 With unaffected appreciation cf nls- kinctive coustesiea Of which ! was Eh8 recipient at their generous handa ] ask Co rehew ana to perpctuote fh9 tender and beautiful covenant thus wrought between us as Southern wa- men. Sincerely,
 Aurora Pryor Mcclellan.
 Athens. Aia- May 2s. lsos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Honors ana msasI Won by xouns

Honora and q Medal Won by Youns
 Tra1ans.
 Little Lucille Rodgers. delegate for the Emma Sansom Chapter, Children Of the Confederacy. of Troy, at the recent Convention of the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the confederacy. attraeted much attention and was quite the pet of the Convention.
 Her report. which she read so beau tifulIv. was received with a burst of anplause and much enthusiasm--an Emma Sansom Chapter was declared the banner Children's Chapter ot the state not numerically but In the a,no,int of work accomplished since it's re-orranization in October.
 Moi Shiy has it accomplished more during the past year in phtlanthro- nic was. but has won the literary iaureIs. too. Helen Bashinsky, Pres- ident of the Chapter, carried off the handsome gold medal offered by Mrs. chariea Brown, President of the Ala hama United Daughters of the Confed- efhcy. for answering correctly the ques- fions on Confederate history.
 Many children of the State ccmpet- .d for the medal: several received sneciaI mention because of the merit If their papers. but q member Of the Emma Sansom won it
 Foliowing is the report read by Lu- ,ile RodEers We publish in that it nav be an inspiration to other chill drep 10 take up this work, and unite uith the Emma Saneen in their efforts for the coming year:
 Report of the Emma Sansom Chap ter. children of the ccnfederacy, May f2, 1908;
 sAfter sleeping two and a half years tbe Emma sansom awoke to new iIfs7 and setfsity laaf November. when ln response to a cali from our newly anpogrted Director, Mrs. Bashinsky' u1e met at her home and were organ ized with a membership of six, which has steadily grown until we nunoer twsnty-three. only two Of whom were mannbers of the original Emma san- sors r.hapfer. That we might appear before you in good standing. we not only had to pay our own dues for the pfesent year but dues of the Chapter sor the past two years which seems ra- ther hard on an organization or seven months experience. That, however, beiongs Go the past, and in the future we do not mean 10 fall behind Tn any
 syye meet each month with our dtrector and after the the transaction Of business have a short literary pro cram followed by a social meeting vvith refreshments or a candy-pulhnE | in which we ali participate--sellins | our candy Tor the Depent ot 0uF SAeAS' urv At tho last meeting it was unan- | ,,,ousivy decided to continue our .,Setinssz throuehout the summer rnnnths. when we hope to do much studv. our school duties having se- rinusfy fnterfered with that import ant feature of our organization; some of our older members, however have studied the questions sent out by Mrs prown our state President, and sent m | their answers' to Professor phhoSe. oi | pirminsham
 "Our first philanthropic work was a Christmas box sent to the old sol | disrs at Mountain Creek. This box con | tained sixtY-five pairs of new socks | siiea with fruits candies, nuts, cigars | ana tobacco. We met at the home oi our Director and stgtied eaeh soeA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
DAUGHTERS OF THE
 AMERICAN REVOL U7ION

cherry tree planted by the ancestors of the Regent. whose intelligent zeal in all good works attests her descent from such patriots as Captain William strother and Colonel George Hicks Of South Carolina. The charter member ship of Twickenham Town Chapter of twenty five of the representative wo- men of the Cradle City of our state. Is ample guarantee Of It's successful ca reer.
 One of the most delightfui features of the organization was the presence of and words of cheer from Mrs. McLe- more, a prominent member of Watau- ga Chapter. D A. R.. Memphis, Tenn.
 The profuslon of fragrance and color. and the soft light Of shaded tapers. gave additional charm to the occasion. which was rounded 10 completeness in the social hour following the organfxa- tion. and it's grateful evidences of gen. uine hospitality.S
 We drank from the Big Spring q draught long and deep to the prosper ity and harmony. of Twickenham Town Chapter.
 A,<rnre b KrrsieiYar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Editor--aFiss Anne M Williams. stass xsi~for5au s2s South Perry Strsvs Montgomery. Ala ..11. sRemenber the days of old. cons.ast s,s the years Of many gener&uonss as. thy father and he VIII M snoM .t~e' !. they elders and they VII teaen shsS. Remove not the ancient isndmark ~vhfch thy fathers have seE"--Soiompn'
 Sfnka uareet0ry.
 Regent--1frs. Aurora Fryer Me- sas'Isn vicsaksgsns-Mrs. Asp sas Rhstt coods. fo- 0'sss ssssscretary--drs. wniiam Harvey New ssS Trsssarsr-Mrs. saui ,. c. Street. Opel omelai Reader--Mrs H p. Barr InsssSss Hsstorian-Miss Anne Marks. wn- sss chspiSin-xTs RsS EIlen Peter-Bryce. sSssia Asent American Monthly--AErs. ?. N. ss Roet stAii Isurssts-Aiiss Meta Thomp- son. Mobile.
 General Sumter Birmingham; Ha~ gent, Mrs. !. v. Allen. - Peter Forney--Afontgome Regent Mrs. L. R. Dawson.
 Andrew ackson-TalIade&a. Regent Light Horse Harry Les--Aubnrn; Regent, Mrs. George Duncan.
 Martha Wayles IefEeraon--O peitka. Regent. Mrs. ". B. Watkins.
 John Wade Keyes---Athen ems; Regent, Mrs William J. Hagan.
 uscaloosa---Tuacaloo Regent, Mrs. Ellen Peter- Bryce.
 Lewis Eafaula; Regents Mss Mary E Mobils-A6obiss; Sa; Regent Mrs. Joseph St. George Tucker.
 kfephena--NeW Decatur beEenks MTa& OBceot4 Kyle,
 Frederick William Gray--Anniseu; Regent. Mrs Hiram Donald Barr. .Krancls Marfon-7donLgom Re- gent, Mrs. Halls Janney.
 Hienvllie -Annistons Regent. Mra- A. L. Tyier.
 ,Csherokes Selulas Regent MISS Nels fie ". Baker.
 CofbsrtTu Regent Mrs. John M. pelohey.
 S;IwIckenham Town Huntsville; Re gent Mrs. Francis Tappey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
NEW RESIDENCE or JULIUS [ MARK N DEMoPoIIs

Abigail Adams represented the Aneri- can women at foreign courts.
 Lucia M Robbins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Alabama nanrhtera:

In taking up my work for another year as vouf President. it is with a heart full Of love and appreciation for your confidence in me by again cloth ing me with the highest honor the Ala hana Division could bestow.
 To show Chapters that have sent me such beautiful words of approval. en- dorsenent and encouragement feel deeply grateful To every member Of our Division beg your earnest sup port and cooperation. Great duties are Before us' let us take up our work with intensified devotion and zeal. As the finan draws near for the meet ing ce our vetorana. we hope mary daughters can arrange to be with us, Birnfnkhafn Aa ready to welcome wos royalty.
 Mary B Brown.
 Pres Ala Div. U D. C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

D. A. R. of Alabama,
 With "a large and sincere desire to foster a closer relationship between the patriotic societies of our State, whose aims and objects are to great degree identical, and to gather for my own of nclal needs a tithe of the aptness and wisdom for which the Alabama Dfvis- ion U D. C. IS justly pre-eminent, I conveyed to it's convention, assembled in annual session at Birmingham. the cordial greetings and good will of the D. A R. of AIabama
 The reciprocal assurances of this sentiment on the part of the President. Mrs. Charles c. Brown who fills with dignity and gracious ease the ample measure of her ofieial duties. gave ms a loftier pride and sweeter joy in being a Daughter of the Confectionery. The courfesies extended me by her. her as- sociate oficers and the delegates of the convention, as Regent of the D. A. R. fuIhiled all that might be expected of true Southern gentlewomen. com mittee will be chosen at the next State Conference ofiD. A. R. to inaugurate a permanent interchange of fraternal courtesies, and to cultivate mutual Interest In the historical work of these great patriotic societies of native born American women.
 extended May 20. on behalf of the D. A R. of Alabama, greetings and conrratulations to Twickenham Town Chapter D. A. R.. Huntsville, Ala. This new craft was launched under most happy auspices with Mrs. Francis Tap pey. Regent. Mas Johnnie Matthews, Vice Regent; Mrs David Grayson. Sec rotary; Mrs. Earl smith, Treasurer, Mrs. Winston Garth. Registrar; Mrs Margaret Walker Boiling, Historian Mrs. Tancred Betts. Chaplain.
 By unanimous vote the early name of Inc Spring City was given the Chap ter. 1t had its origin with one of the pioneer faniliea--the Popes--who paid Pope, and his home.
 Ihe beautiful gavel used was made Ksr ythis- chapter from the wood of a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Mrs Mary c. Pickens, state Director for the Children of the Confederacy. is atill in Washington with her sister, Mrs. GieIow, who is still quite helpless
 though improving Mrs. Pickeng now expects to return home early in June,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Mrs. Mary g. sockRooa Chosen negemt
 of D. A. R. Chapter.
 Washington Times.
 Mrs. Mary 6. Lockwood has been unanimously elected Regent of the Mary Washington Chapter. the oldest and largest Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter has q membership of 225, and the unanimous vote given Mrs. Loclxw wood was preceded by a series of nominating speeches teeming with en- thusiasm. <