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Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
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- any old time
is a good time. From
China to America and
from Iceland to Patago-
MIA the whole earth is
perpetually smiling with
brides. Think of the
trousseaus that are be-
Ing prepared. from the
red silk veil of the ori-
ent to the white tulle
of the occident; of the
girls that are being Civ
en-. of the odd, strange
ceremonies that are be-
Ing performed, of the
rites and feastings, In
deed it is a wonderful
time: and a time when
all should be happy.
And. In general, we
may suppose that all
brides are happy. but
In the land of the Joss
the little Chinese maid
who is about to be mar
ried doesn't seem to
look forward to the ven
ture with anything like
the enthusiasm of her
American sister. 1t is
a time of wailing and
lamenting with her. She
Is looked upon from he
very birth-if, indeed
she is not smothered a
a babe-as somethin
despicable. A girI bab
finds no favor In tn
eyes of the gods of tn
Flowery kingdom: a
honor goes to the NAL
child over there. Henc
when the girl bab
grows up there is sma
wonder that she is dii
posed OF lightly to som
man who. instead {
looking upon her as
wife, views her as a Sc
want. and a profitabl
one. too. inasmuch a
he doesn't have to pa
her anything for he
services. And this
even shown in the maj
riage service: for at tn
conclusion Of the rite
she Is received by tn
austere groom as h
sits upon a high stoo
indicating his superio
ity. and is made to. pros
feet! The women OF the
served, are far more at
that the women OF the we
In Japan. the dear lit
blooms. the woman is tr
inasmuch as this modern
taking on the customs ant
their treatment of the faiI
"fairer." and this is showi
young girl is given the
ing her suitor II she doesn
lege that is frequently
bride. In Nippon the voc
a sprig of shrubbery on II
he would like to marry;
lected. 1t shows him tina
It Is taken into the hou
the wall. It means the yol
jections." Then she. to 81
turns his affectionate n
teeth. After they are ma
her eyebrows, and then Il
are allowed to talk toge
know. the young men are
talk to the girls over In II
In Korea, close at hand.
up the benedict's life. II
that young boys. scarce 1.
ried to girls of the same
wife Is a bullock. and. ne,
bullock Is regarded over
much more value than a
photograph shows a brid
to the wedding: 1t Is tai
southern part of the islar
hot, and n servant is seen
ing groom from the rays
large umbrella. A curiou
ton with Korean wedding
the bridegroom's hair. 81
is left long and braided
afterward 1t Is ooiled on I
as the American woman c
is surrounded by n wire a.
bird cage or a mouse tra
as a sign; doubtless to
that he is already took"
pered with.
In Norway the crown
head, as can be seen by
photograph. 1t is u mag
Is rather cumbersome and
no doubt It Is considered
mere fact that the bride
and day for n week woul
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
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to wait a long time before purchasing
a bride, because the cost is too great
Widows, however, are cheap! What
does the willy father of the rapidly aging
daughter do, in order to make her read
ily ,parriageahleo He marries her to
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

HERE may
be special
months or
seasons ia
v o re d b y
brides to be
in different
climes f o +
the ringing
of wedding
b G IL S but
any old time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
PUBLIC STATEMENT
sTUYvEsANr FIsH OFFERS TO RE-
 TURN PROXIES.
The shares Held By Union Pacific And Railroad Securities Company Constitute TAree Tenths of
 Total Stock.

New York, Feb, 2i--Stuyvcsant Fish has given out the following statement and mailed q copy thereof to each lui- nois Central stockholder:
 "The Hon. Farlin c. Ball. Judge Of the Superior Court of Cook County. Illinois. yesterday dissolved the in1unc- ton which he had granted on October 14. 1907. restraining the Union facific Railroad Company ana the Railroad 2s1.2si shares of Illinois Central stock held by them. which constitute nearly three tenth. (to be exact 2s.5e per centl of the total capital of nine hundred and fifty thousand. four hundred shares.
 aProxies have been given to MT. Charles Ms Beach. MT. J. ". Cutting and myself my many of those. the ser vice of the company, by shippers resi- dent on or near the. railroad, by those furnishing 1t with material and sup piles. or Interested In Industries depen- dent upon the railxoad for transporta- ton. and by others who for various reasons may not now desire to nave it known that they have done so.
 '.As the voting on March 2. 1908. will of necessity leave In the hands of the Illinois Central Railroad Company. 6 permanent record of all those in whose names proxies are voted. 1t is due to the stockholders in America and in Europe alike. that should say that fl any of them wish to withdraw proxies given to MT. Beach. MT. Cutting and myself. they have but to advise me of the fact. in which case such proxies will be withheld from presentation at the stockholders meeting and if so requested, thereafter returned unused to those who executed them"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
MIR. CLARK'S REMAINS
 TO BE BROUGHT HERE

The body of James E. Clark. former ly of Montgomery. who died In New Orleans Thursday morning win pass through Montgomery this morning eu route to Culifnafi where the funeral will take place today.
 Captain A. C. Sexton. brother-in. law of Mir. Clark. went to New Orleans from Atlanta where he received news of his death. Captain Sexton will ac- company the remains to Cullman. He will be joined in Montgomery this morning by Mrs. Sexton and her sister Mrs. Clark who will so to Cullman with the remains.
 Captain Sexton has sent a message to Montgomery expressing doubt that Mir. Clark committed suicide as was re- ported. He was fully dressed and wore his overcoat when he was shot by q pistol through the head in his room at a New Orleans hotel. Captain Sex ton believes his death was due to the careless handling of a pistol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
AWFUL EXPERIENCE
NERvE-wRECKTNG VIGIL OVER
 DEAD FRIENDS BODY.
Joe Berner Reaches Land After Flee- ing fin Terror Over Long Stretches Of Treacherous Ice From
 Light Honse.

Toledo, Feb. 2l.--F1eeinE in terror over long stretches of treacherous foe from the Toledo harbor light house where for seven days he had been i'm. prisoned with the dead body of Capt Delos Hayden. Joe Berner reached the city last night.
 He brought the news of the death to friends and relatives telling of the nerve-wrecking vigil beside the dyine man in the lonely light house and hie still more terrifying experience while watching over the dead body waiting for turn in the weather which would permit his escape over the ice. Hay den was conscious to the last and left q message for each of his relatives and friends.
 Berner placed the body in one of the lowest rooms of the light house and began his wait for an opportunity to reach shore. Around the light house the ice was firm under the snow, and when Berner started out early We'd nesday afternoon he had strong hopes of reaching the short in safety. Yet the trip was extremely hard, he being not even equipped with a pike pole with which to sound the ice. Many times he fell into air holes. going into the icy water to his knees. At many places also he found open water ana fre- auently he escaped by the merest chance.
 Berner cannot explain how he hap pened to reach Cedar Point. He had no idea as to the direction in which he was walking. and had he gone 200 feet either east or west of the course he happened to take he would have missed land altogether. Ha took a few hours rest at Cedas Point and then proceeded to the city,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
TAXES A COOL VIEW
or THE FLURRY AMONG DTPLo.
 MATS OF EUROPE.
German Foreign onice, in Regard te Porte GrantinE Permission To Ana-
 trio to survey Railroad, Is Net

Berlin, Feb, 2i--The Foreign once takes cool view of the furry among the diplomats of Europe. occasioned by the Porte granting permission to Austria to survey for railroad exten- sion that wohid make complete the rail connection with saloniki. traversing a portion of Turkish territory.
 Reports received here from St. Pet ersburg, Paris and Rome indicate that at the same time British diplomacy the object of causing a fresh grouping of the powers in near eastern affairs by means of which Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy wolld be able to impose their will upon the Sultan and thrs maneuver Austria and Ger many into a weaker position at Con- stantinopie. Great Britains ultimate object is believed to produce disorder In Turkish affairs so that moro per- manent settlement may be reached be- fore Russia fully recovers from the effects of her war with Japan.
 The German government has known for several months past that the cur rent British policy included the crea- tfon of the impression in St Peters burg that Japan was preparing to re- new the war. This suggestion reveal ed in private letters to member of Russian court from persons of the highest serial distinction in England. was supported by thes tiff tone of the Japanese Foreign once in tho recent negotiations relating to frontier ques- tions in Manchuria. The nervousness of the Russian court was utilized by esreat Britain to conclude tho Persian and Afghanistan agreements and 1t has now been employed in obtaining lin- fter cooperation in the protests against Austria in Macedonia.
 Baron von Aehrenthal. the Austrian Foreign Minister has. however. during thA last three days. laid the basis of q fresh entente between Russia and Aus fria. The French Foreign Office. it is understood here, is unwilling to take any steps that might alter tho status quo at constantinople. and as . result. German official observers. the Associat- ed Press was informed today regard the future without concern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
SCUDAM0RE IS FREED
OPPOSED BANK CASHIER MAKES
 e1o,00o BOND.
Commission of Doctors Will Report Tuesday ns to Whether Pensacola Man nGust Go to Insane

Pensacola, Fla, Feb, ai--fspeciall-- George c. Scudamore. former cashier of tho Pensacola Bank and Trust Com pany, who was recently adjudged in- sane by lunacy commission was to- night released. from the custody Of the sheriff. his. friends giving bond in the sum of s10.oo0 for his appear ance at the next term of court to be tried upon the charges of embezzle- ment and forgery. provided he is sane.
 The new commission appointed by the court to examine Scudamore will make its examination Tuesday. Should this commission declare Scudamore to be Insane there will be no means or Keeping him out of the insane asylum ct Chattahoochee as his relatives are now endeavoring to do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
WILL IMPROVE LOTHIAN.

Dothan. Feb. -(SpeciaD-The City Improvement Club held a meeting to- day at the Court House at 2 o'clock, when there were speeches by MT Pau, Professor Brown and others interested in the movement started by the women of Dothan to make this town beauti- full
 The women have gone to work in earnest and hope to have the co-opera- tion of every citizen in this worthy cause.
 The Bridge Whist Club was enter tained Wednesday afternoon by Miss Mae Howard Shea. and a most gracious hostess she proved herself to be. A luncheon of several courses was served at the conclusion of the games.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
FIRE IN MOBILE
 CAUSES $7s,000 LOSS

Mobile. Feb. a2.--At is;so o'clock this morning fire broke out in No. ss St. Francis Street, three-story once building. owned by Mrs. Thomas Henry.
 The building adioins the new Battle House. nine-story cement construc- ton fire-proof hotel.
 The fire was confined to the building of origin, that of ,. T. Bidgood. The entire loss, stock and buildings. will not exceed s2s.ooo. The insurance car ried by MT. Bidgood is s5.ooo. covering about two-thirds of his stock.
 The fire did no material damage to adjoining buiIdings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Afr. Heflin Wants to Punish DtshOnest
 Statistical Clerks.

Mir. Heflin Wants to Punish DtshOnest
 Statistical Clerks
 Washington, Feb, 21-Among the bills introduced in the House today were the following:
 By Mr. Heflin. (Ala.) making 1t un- lawful for any person in the employ ment of the government of the United States to divulge. or cause to be divulged any information. statistical or otherwise, acquired by virtue of his employment, regarding the reports on cotton conditions. prior to the hours that the crop estimate is published as is now required by law.
 The bill also makes it unlawful for a government ernploye to give out or cause to be given out information re- garding the quantity of cotton ginned prior to the day fixed by law for the publication of the ginners report ob- tained by the census bureau.
 A similar measure was introduced by MT. Stanley of Kentucky.
 By Mir. Sheppard, (Tex.) making it a punishable offense to originate or transmit false wireless message pur- porting to be official; to break in and interfere with any wireless station while 1t is transmitting an official measure; to refuse to cease or fall to cease sending a private wireless mes sage when called upon to do so by an operator having an official message to be sent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
b. .. D. Turner, Decatur.

Decatur. Feb. 2l.--(Special. )--E. J.
 B. Turner died at o'clock this morn ing st his home in Decatur. after an illness of only 8 few days with pneu-
 monia- The funeral will take place from the family residence Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock
 MT. Turner was Ts years old. and was one of the oldest citizens of Decatur,
 having lived here since the close of the civil war. He was the last remaining member, of Decatur Lodge, No. 8, An
 cient Order of United Workmen. Mir.
 Turner become a member of this lodge
 away back in the seventies. and when the lodge went defunct a few years ago, Mir. Turner transferred his mem bership to another lodge and was a
 member of the order in good standing at the time of his death, The em- blens. ritual and books of the Decatur
 lodge will be buried with Mir. Turner. Mr. Turner leaves his. wife. two sons.
 one single and one married daughter.
 All of the children except the married
 daughter reside at the old home in this
 city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
Summary of Senate

Washington, Feb. 2l.-SenatOr Per. kius of California today spoke in the Senate in Justification of expenditures for the up-building of the American navy of the policy of sending the fleet into the Pacific Ocean. He reviewed the achievements of the navy and de- clared that 1t was the most popular branch. of the government service.
 The Senate adopted the Tillman res olution, authorizing the Attorney Gen. aral to prosecute the transportation companies of oregon that have re- ceived public lands and have violated the terms of the grant. The Senate adjourned at 4:l0 D. m. until tomor- row when Senator McCumber. of North Dakota will read washington's fare wall address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
DEEP WATERWAYS HEARING.
Two Projects Up Before Rivers an
 HarbOrs Committee.

Two Projects Up Before Rivers and
 HarbOrs Committee.
 Washington, Feb. 21--The Committee on Rivers and Harbors of the House, today save hearing on two projects. The first was on the bill introduced by Mr. Davey, of Louisiana. to provide for the construction and operation of deep waterways between the cities of Chi and St. Louis.
 measure authorizes the Secretary
 IT to enter into contracts with
 liet Power Company. of Mssou-
 the construction and operation
 ombined waterway and power de- ss4Jpnent in the Desplaines. the Illi- uols and the Mississippi Rivers between Chicago and St Louis.
 The government Is to pay the whole cost of the work, and for this purpose $6O 900 GOO Is appropriated. for which the Seeeptary of the Treasury Is au- thoribed to issue two per cent bonds to run for fifty years.
 The bill directs that channel twen- ty-hve feet in depth at low water be maintained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22


 The Neighborhood Sewing Circle met with Mrs. !. l. Crawford Wednes- day afternoon and as usual great deal of work was accomplished and most delightful afternoon was spent Light refreshments were served py Mrs. Crawford during the afternoon The next meeting will De held with Mrs. Hudson.
 The Embroidery Club recently or ganized in Dothan. has proven to pc one of the most enjoyable successful clubs of the city. The members. fif- teen in number, meet every Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock and donning their dainty white aprons settle them- selves to work in earnest, while the hours speed swiftly by en1ivened and pleasant conversation and an enter change of ideas on the art of eem-
 The club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs John Flowers at her home on North oatis Street and despite the strongness of the winds good number. was present.
 After the work was laid aside Mrs. Flowers ertertained.+ her guests with delightful luncheon. The next meet ing will be held with Mrs. Arthur Usserg. h The As You Like It Club was enter tained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. #. D. Blacksnearn when the game, Ma lions. was. played at six tables.
 The hostess used pink and white as . color scheme in her, decorations. and these colors produced by japoricas amid profusion of palms. ferns and delicate trailing vines enhanced the re- ception hall. parlor and library.
 After the games, Mrs. BlAckshear served luncheon when an artistic ar engagement of pink and white with each course aded charm to an already beautiful environment
 Mrs. Blackshear was assisted by Mrs. D. c. Carmichael. Mrs. William Blackshear and Mrs. B. J. Moody. The club will meet next with Mrs. Merkle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
ONE KILLnD, SEVEN HURT.
Collision Occurs ea the Baltimore snd

Cleveland. O.. Feb. 2l.--one man was killed and seven persons were injured .n collision tonight between a Balti- more and Ohio freight train and Lake shore passenger train at Elyria, thirty miles west of here.
 The two roads cross at Elyria. The freight and passenger train approached the crossing together. The Baltimore and Ohio freight went off the derailing switch and crashed into the Lake Shore passenger train. No. 30.
 The engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio train was killed. the fireman badly injured and the mail clerk hurt The Lake Shore train crew were also in tured and two passengers are reported to have been hurt. J
 The Lake Shore baggage. mail and one coach left the tracks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
Ssrs ey.1s csess.
nunsHan Jew Dies Without seeins
 His Family.

HIS E'AA0AtYs
 New York, Feb. 2l.--When Abraham scher. who was buried yesterday from the home for incurables at Hawthorne. rsalized recently that he was dying, ha pleaded that his wife and four chil- dren in PoIodia. Russia, be allowed to come to this country and see him.
 Alter investigation the home author ifies informed Scher who had left Rus ela two years ago. and Q year later be- came i'll of cancer, that the immigra- ton laws would prevent his family landing in the United States. Mrs. Iathrdp, e Sister of Mercy at the Hsw- fhorne Home. however. decided to take an appeal to President Roosevelt. The President took the case up with Sec- retary of Commerce and Labor Straue and Commissioner of Immigration Wat horn consulted. It was then arranged that Mrs. Scher and her children should come to New York. Isadore Straus hav- ing been appealed to and having sent the wife and mother $200 to pay the expenses of the trip. Frtends guRran- teed that the schers should not become public charges.
 When Scher was told his wife and children were coming. he cried with joy. Tuesday, however, his condition became grave. and Wednesday he died. His grave was provided by the He- brew Free Burial Society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
vi.it of cruiser.

Teiegrams received here today from Senator William J. Bryan from. Wash ington state that the Navy Department has instructed the cruiser Montgomery to proceed to Pensacola at once ana remain during the Mardi Gras festi- vitfes.
 The vessel was en route here with the torpedo boat flotilla and would have commenced target practice in tho Gulf at once. but under the orders she is to come up in the harbor and droi, anchor off the city during the festivi tes. The torpedo boat flotilla, which is to proceed to Mobile. will come here after iAaving that place and engage in practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
sFr. Berryhill Dies in Texas.

Tuscaloosa. Feb. 21.--(special. )-- IA. telegram has been received by Mir. W. A. BerryhtIl. notifying him of the death of his son. s r. Berryhlll. which the time of his illness he had been an eTnpIoye of the -Sdissopri. Kansas and Texas Railroad and the remains were taken charge of by committee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, which wired the news to his father. The interment, will take place at De- catur, where the family has lived for a number of years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
CONGRESS
Rnmmnrv of Houae.

Washington. Feb. 21.-The time of the HouEe today was devoted to the consideration of what is known as the District of Columbia Street Railway Tract, that is the bill including sxten- sion of street car lines to the new union station. The success of univer- sal street car transfers in Washington elieited especial attention and no dis position was manifested to amend the provision except to strengthen it. To- morrow also will be given over to Dis trict of Columbia business. At 5:05 D. rn.. the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
Mrs. J. W. Muslin Enterrtains.

Tuscaloosa. Feb. 2l.--(special. b. Mrs. James w. Muslin gave a Deauti- full bridge party yesterday aftsrnoOn in honor of her. guest, Mrs. Chivers M. Woodruff of Anniston- The prize, a brass candlesticlx. was presented to Mrs. w. F. Fitts. and a similar souvenir was presented the guest of honor. Ar! ter the games a two course luncheon was served.
 Mrs. George E. Rau has gone to Mobile, where she will be the guest of her. sister. Mrs. John T. Cochrane, un- til after the MardI Gras festivities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
Tuscaolosa Gun 1

Tuscaloosa, Feb. '&a s The Tuscaloosa Gun Cus .a- terestinE shoot tzssss0- 4fssf- noon, the cluk h&v. areg. ent Harold Mcasy Snesf MT. Money made a st. St af sfs ty.nine without a miss. i.. ne y-six out of possible 100. 1>H J.s. man would have led the score hs4s 10 was using some shells that didn't seem to have any shot in them. It Is the intention of the club to find out who sold him the sheIls and report them to the next grand jury. The list of shooters present yesterday is as fol- lows: Harold Money. Harvey Robertson. Tom Wildman, R. M. Leland, Clifford Foster. R. H. Bayer. I l.. Lacoste, A. T. Eager and W. A. Hilbish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-22
DEATHS IN ALABAMA
Two FarxioH Children, EufauIa

Eufaula, Feb. 2t.--( Especial. 1.-Two children of Mfr. and Mrs. William Farrior are dead at the home of their parents here.
 The eldest. son, 1E years old, suc- cumbed at q late hour yesterday after noon and a girl. 13 years old. died this morning about 8 o'clock. Both were afflicted with pneumonia and aI- though every medical attention was given them they gradually grew worse.
 The affIiction falls heavily. as the boy filed Q responsible position in a popular drug store here and bore a fne Population for diligence and integrity. and the girl was the idol of the house. hold.
 Mir. Farrior came here from Clayton about three years ago, and has made many warm friends in Eufaula.
 The arrangement for the funeral has not been given out. nor could it be learned as to whether the interment will be made here.