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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-14
Town Council Proceedings.
st. Martinville. La. Aug. 9, 1911

with Mayor Albert Bisnvenu in the chair
ami the following members present: P.
j. Gary. r. j. Guirard. l.. j. Duchamp, J..
II. Duchamp. Absent. Dr. j. s. Martin.
The object Of the MEETING was then
explained by Mayor Blenvsnu.
The below ordinance was moved by MIR.
j. H. Duchamp and duly seconded by MIR.
L. J. Duchamp and carried by the fol-
lowing yeas aud nays vote to-wit:
Yeas j. II. Duchamp. K. J. Guirard, l..
J. Duchamp and P. J. Gary.
Nays. None.
The ordinance was then presented to
the Mayor for examination, and was re-
turned by him approved and signed.
Said ordinance reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE.
Section l. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and the Town Council of
the Town of st. Martinyille, Lou
isiana, that special election is
hereby called to be held in the
Town of st. Martinville, Louisiana,
within the hours fixed by law. on
23rd day of September 1912, at
which election shall be submitted
to the property tax payers of the
said Town who are entitled to vote
at said election under the Consti-
tuition and laws of this State, the
question of levying on all taxable
property in the Town of St. Mar
tinville, Louisiana, a tax of three
and a half mills Oh the dollar per
annum for period of ten years in
aid of the Louisiana Electric Rail
way and Power Company, a corpo-
ration organized and existing un-
der and by virtue of the laws of
the State of Louisiana.
The said tax to he levied and col
lected according to law and con-
formbly to the terms and conditions
and limitations recited in the here
in above petition, beginning in the
year 1914 and extending to and in
Guiding the year 1928, or until the
sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
(Sl5,UUO.OO) shall have been col
lected and turned over to the Lou
isiana Electric and Railway and
Power Company.
Section 2. Be it further ordain-
ed, that said election shall be held
under the election laws of the
State of Louisiana, and that the
polling places at which the last
proceeding general election was
held, to-wlt: At the Court House
in the Town of st. Martinville,
Louisiana, and that the form of
the ballot to be used at said cleo
ton shall be the following:
FOR a special tax of three and
half mills in favor of the Louisiana
Electric Railway and Power Com
pany, beginning with the year 1914
and extending to and including the
year 1928, provided, that in case
the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dol
lars l5,OOOOO) be collected and
turned over to said Company be-
fore the expiration of ten years,
that the said tax shall cease as
soon as this sum is collected and
turned over.
AGAINST a special tax of three
and half mills in favor of the
Louisiana Electric Railway and
Power Company beginning with
the year 1914 and extending to
and including the year 1928 provi-
ded in case the sum of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars be collected and
turned over to said Company be-
fore the expiratiOn of ten wears
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State of Louisiana,
Parish of st. Martin.
l, L G. Guidry, Assessor of st.
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tude Of the nation. is hardly born out in
view Of the fact that the founder OF the
Red Cross. who reached the age Of ninety
one years. passed the last eight years Of
her life in the shadow Of the Capital
surrounded by a loyal circle OF friends,
honorec and respected.
The departure OF the British Aubassa-
dor and Mrs Bryce viii be BY San Frsn-
cisco, not New York. and their destina-
tion New Zealand and Australia with
out any intermediate visit 70 England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryce left washington
gat the end OF last month for the Pacific
Coast 70 san on what win be an around
the-worid journey. With the departure
OF the Ambassador. Mr.. Mitchell Innes
has become charge d'af,aires- A bach
lelor Of comfortable private fortune. Mr..
Innes keeps up his own establishment
In Washington, where he viii probably
remain until well into the summer. an
attendance at both the national conven-
tions being a part OF thu official pro-
gramme Of most OF the embassy chiefs.
The now believed -to-be authentic an
nouncement that Chung Nun Yew. not
WI Ting-fang, win come 60 Washington
as first and highest representative OF
the new Chinese Republic. Is pleasant
news to the polite world OF the Capital,
where Mr.. Chung, as the new minister
Is called, has scores Of friends, made
during his former residence as secretary
Of legation.
Mr. Chung is man OF attractive per-
sonality, charming manners, a scholar
and a diplomat. who received his early
education IN America, and was gradual
ed from Yale IN the class of 's3. He
not only speaks English huently. but Is
an accomplished and graceful writer, as
well as an interesting and brilliant con-
versationalist He is, or was. when
last in Washington. a widower with one
son, the latter. like his father, being
educated in American institutions.
Mrs. Taft occupied a box at the opera
last evening. accompanied by Mrs. Rae.
widow Of Rear Admiral Charles W. Rae.
and Lieut. GrebIe, q White House aid.
She drove out in the afternoon. on the
Speedway TO hear the concert OF the
Marine Band in Potomac Park. She
was accompanied by Miss Biddle and
Mrs. A. Gordon Cumming. and they rode
In the White House landaulet.
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DINNERS AND LUNcHEONs

Representative and Mrs Martin w.
Littleton, Of New York. had brilliant
and beautiful dinner party last evening
in their Wsshington home. Calumet
Place, which was the home Of the late
Gen. John A. Logan. II was a verita bic
American Beauty dinner, for the superb
roses were used in profusion everywhere,
suspended from the ceiling over the din
ing table. and literally lining the walls
OF the rooms on the first floor. The
library was arranged for dancing. and
mandolin orchestra played all the even
Ing. The long, broad veranda across the
front OF the house, which Is inclosad in
glass, was the cory nook where cofree
was served. II was fragrant with bloom
ing vines and plants, and charming with
soft, low light. Seats were also ar
ranged in the garden. which Is one of
the chief attraction Of Calumet Place,
an ideal spot for garden parties, and the
guests spent much time there in the
early evening. They were the Italian
Ambassador and Marchosa CusanL the
Brazilian Ambassador, Senior da Cana:
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Hughes, Senator
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Representative
and Mrs. Oscar Underwood, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chandler Anderson, the First Sec
retary OF the British Embassy and Mrs.
Ovey. Col and Mrs. Cosby, former
Representative and Mrs. Perry Belmont,
Mr. and Mrs. s. II. Nandergrirt. Mr. ana
Mrs. Thomas L. Can. Mr.. and Mrs.
Christian u. HemmlcK, Mr.. and Mrs.
william Corcoran Hill, Mrs. Clarence
Edwards. Mrs. John A. Logan. Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott. Miss Cameron. Miss
Collins. Miss Dupre. Mr.. Dupre. Mr.. P1-
menteI. OF the Brazilian Embassy stan:
MAJ Horton, Mr.. Oden Horstmann. ana
Mr.. J. Low Hartman.
The military attache or the British
Embassy and Mrs. McLachlan were hosts
at dinner last evening IN their home
In Sixteenth street, which they are Civ
ing up shortly TO return 10 England.
rheir guests were Gen. and Mrs. Leon
ard Wood. Capt and Mrs. Hanna, MISS
Marion Oliver, and Lieut.. Darlington.
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Of the United States will be asked to
contribute to the fund with which to
erect the memorial in this city.
Miss Gurley-Kane has appeared before
queens at the courts OF Europe, and be-
fore hundreds of great audiences IN
America. The United States Marine
Band win play for the recital.
For this event she has the strong sup
port of Speaker Champ Clark. Represent
atives Sulzer and Calder OF New York.
Legsre Of South Carolina. Mclaughlin OF
Michigan. Lloyd of Missouri. and many
others. including Senator Polndexter OF
Washington. and Senator Hoke Smith Of
Georgia
II is expected that between 1900 and
s30o0 viii be taken in at the recital.
This money will be given over immedi-
ateIy for the beginning Of the fund. to
which the citizens OF the country will
be asked to add 10. II IS believed that
once such a fund is started that fully
s3oo,0 can be raised.
Those who have received invitations
TO the annual concert at Chevy Chase
Seminary will please take notice that
the date Is changed from Friday. May
10. to Thursday. May 3. at same hour.
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~ WASHINGTON society Il, ex-
Af periencing hardly the pro-
verbal luH after a storm
for the few days which
follow the Horse Show, Cor festivI-
ties win keep right up until society
sce.ters for its summer diversions
The spring season has been pro-
IOnged far beyond the prediction. owing
largely to the continued cold and the
late spring. and also to the presence Of
Congress and many new members Of that
circle who remain. as a rule, longer IN
the spring than the older and more ex-
perienced ones.
The Horse show has been a brilliant
close 70 the larger festivities. and brought
together all the remaining members Of
smart society in all circles. 1t attracted
many members Of the smart sets OF
other cities more than any previous
Horse show has done In Washington. It
was wonderful audiences which gathered
every ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS women
aud brilliant statesmen, diplomats and
oG.cers Of both branches Of the service;
people, literally. OF all ages, ranging from
the youngest representative Of the Nc
Lean and Walsh families to the wisest
heads of the administration
The White House has been quiet
place for more than week. except for
the luncheon to the visiting Frenchmen.
and the reception of Colonial Danes
on the occasion OF the presentation OF
the portrait Of President Madison's wife
by the Virginia Dames Miss Taft. who
is taking a rugged ride through the
mountains of Virginia to the Hot Springs
with a riding party, will not return un-
til probably the middle OF the week.
More than two hundred OF the distin-
guished Colonial Danes were delightfully."-
received by President and Mrs. Taft, and
It made a very pretty reception IL
was a fitting close of their conference
here. The next body Of women who will
rome here on an annual visit will be
the Mount Vernon Regents, who VIII
spend a week at the historic spot
The coming congress Of the Interna-
tional Red Cross, from May to II. Will
be the occasion Of numerous social at
tentions from the American members Of
the society to the foreign delegates The
President and Mrs. Taft will entertain
at an afternoon reception Friday, May
II. while a second reception Of much
more than local interest will be given in
the Pan-AmerIcan Union Building, which
is becoming quite famous for its social
functions.
All friends OF the organization, as well
as Miss Boardman's personal friends and
admirers, deeply deplore the rattling Of
old bones anent the reorganization Of the
society and retirement of the late Miss
Clara Barton. The claim Miss Barton's
friends are now making that the latter
died Of a broken heart from the ingrati-
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WEDDINGS-ENGAGEMENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. King an
nounee the engagement Of their daugh-
ter. Miss Marion Edmondston King. to
Ensign Robert Messenger Hinckley. U.
S. N. Mr.. HinckIey. VINO is attached
to the U. S. 8 Vermont. Is the SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bent HinckIey.
Of St. Paul. MINI. No date has been
set for the wedding.
The marriage OF Miss Olivia Scala.
daughter Of Mrs. Olivia NJ. Scala and
the late Francis NJ. Scala. founder of
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ENTERTAINMENTS.

Miss Frances Ldppitt. daughter OF sena-
tor Idppitt. Of Rhode Island. had a bril-
liant little dinner dance last evening at
Dover House. near Upper, Marlboro. Nd.
She took her forty guests out in ausomo-
biles. and the party was entirely Informal
They danced 20 plano music and there
was a later supper. The guests Included
the Danish Minister and Countess Moltke,
the Naval Attache OF the French 'Em-
bassy and viscountess d'Azy. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Kienlln. of fsthe German EN-
bassy. the Countess Glzycki- the Misses
Meyer, daughters OF the Secretary OF the
Navy; Mrs. Preston Gibson. Miss Dor
othy Williams. Miss Cameron. Mr.. Mau-
grass. OF the French Embassy stan: Mr..
de Bach. of the Russian Embassy staff
and Mr.. Won Buelow, Of the German Em-
bassy stan
The National Republican, Club OF Wash
lngton. was host at brilliant and beau
fiful reception yesterday afternoon. when
several hundred guests were entertained.
this being the first ladies' day" OF this
Do You vast sfyIl.h Carriages for
your Weddiug7 Phone DoNney,s, l6z0 J. st.
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immediate family. Immediately after the
CEREMONY Mr. and Mrs. Williamson left
7Washington for honeymoon trip to
Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Howard have
sent out invitations Tor the marriage Of
their daughter. Miss Olivia Howard, to
Mr.. Christopher Augur Russell, Satur-
Gay afternoon, June /. at O'Clock, at
their home in N Street Bishop Harding
win perform the ceremony. which Will be
attended by only relatives and close
friends, owing to the mourning in the
families OF both the bride and BRIDE
groom.
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Mcclellan. U. s. A, and Mrs. Burton
Smith, Of Atlanta. Ga, were received
In audience by his holiness the Pope.
and afterward shown through some OF
the beautiful rooms Of the Vatican
The Misses Timlow. 1900 Scott Circle.
viii be at home for the last time this
season on Monday afternoon. May &
Mr.. and Mrs. G. oppenheimer. who
have been spending several weeks IN
Atlantic City, returned during the past
week to their home in Belmont Street
Miss Helen Jonas. OF Nashville. Tenn.
who was the guest Of Mrs. Felheimer
for the past four months, has returned
to her home
Mrs. Barron. wife Of Commander
Henry II. Barrol. L. s n, retired. Is
spending several weeks in Danbury.
Conn.
Rear AdmiEal Richardson Clover. L.
S. N, retired. and Mrs. Clover and the
younger members of the family win 30
in June.
Lieut. John p jackson. L. s. N. who
was the guest OF his brofher-in-law and
sister, the Minister from Sweden and
Nine. Ekengren. has returned to his
ship. the Preston.
Mrs. S. Solmson. of Baltimore. is the
guest OF her grandmother, Mrs. 5. W.
Ganss, OF the Elberon-
Mrs. S. Posner. OF New York. who
spent the past week in town with friends
has returned TO her home.
Mrs. Julia Luchs. who has been spend
ing several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Sylvan Bonsinger. returned during
the past week to her home in Phila-
delphia.
Gen. and Mrs. Pennock Rogers have
gone TO winona. MINI, to spend the
summer with Mrs. Browning, the mother
Of Mrs. Rogers.
Mrs. ottinger. OF Wilson. N. C., has
returned to her home after spending a
few days in Washington the guest Of her
mother. Mrs. RosenthaL
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Rich are per-
manently located in their new home at
the Monticello and viii be pleased to
see their friends.
Mr.. Gardner F. Williams and Miss
Dorothy Williams are guests at the
Hotel Wolcott. New York. where they
cOntinueb on Page Two.
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PERSONALS.

The ladies' board Of the Georgetown
University Hospital held its fifth an
nual meeting at the hospital last Mon
day evening. Mrs. Nellie E. Fealy was
elected president Of the board, to sue
coed Miss Alice Riggs, who has been
president the past two years. and whose
term expired by constitutional limfta-
tion. The other officers elected were Miss
Margaret Mitchell. recording secretary;
Mrs. Blanch W. Hall. corresponding sec
Rotary; Mrs. Joseph Strasburger, treas
rrer, and Sister Mary Pauline. Miss
Alice Riggs, Mrs. Milton E Allies, Mrs.
William Slaughter Hardesty. Mrs, Annie
Z Murphy. Mrs. George Tully Vaughan,
Miss Margaret Gowans, Sister Mill
burger. Mrs Isaac Cans. and Mrs.
Charles Roach. vice presidents. Under
the able leadership Of Mrs. ]. EalIin
Gadsby, the former president. and Miss
Riggs. retiring president, the board has
developed into a large. active, and en-
thusiastic organization
Mrs. Robert Henderson, 16O1 Twenty
third street. has as her guest Mrs.
Charles Bache, or PnuadeIpnla, VINO is
IN town to attend the memorial services
to Archbishop John Carroll. their great
uncle.
Miss Rose Mcclellan and Miss Joseph
ine Mcclellan, daughters OF Gen. John
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Mr.. Gardner F. Williams and Miss
Dorothy Williams are guests at the
Hotel wolcott. New York. where they
Continued on Page Two.
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A benefit performance for the Girls
Friendly Society holiday house viii be
given by the dramatic art class Of Madi-
son Hall School at the Playhouse. We'd
nesday. May s. at O'Clock.
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The Washington Alliance Of Jewish
Women win hold its annual meeting
Monday evening. May 6. at 7:3o O'Clock
in the vestry rooms Of the Eighth Street
Temple, Reports Of officers and chair
men of the committees viii be read and
the election of officers for the coming
year win be the special business Of the
evening There Will also be q musical
programme Miss Alice Bwbage win
give series Of three piano numbers,
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Mrs. William c. Rafferty,. wife OF Col
Rafferty,. had as her guests at the New
Willard on Wednesday evening several
friends fiom New York. among whom
were Miss Hopeton Atterbury, whose
Patricia won the blue ribbon at the
Horse Show Wednesday afternoon.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Rich are per-
manently located in their new home at
the Monticello and viii be pleased to
see their friends.
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Miss Rose Mcclellan and Miss Joseph
Inc Mcclellan. daughters OF Gen. John
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Mrs. ottinger. OF Wilson. N. c.. has
returned to her home after spending a
few days in Washington the guest Of her
mother. Mrs. RosenthaL
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The officials Of the General Land once
have cards out for the celebration Of the
one hundredth anniversary Of the organi-
ration of the ONCE, Tuesday afternoon.
May 2 at o'clock. at Memorial Con-
tInentaI Hall. An elaborate programme
has been arranged and the following
win be heard: Hon. Walter L Fisher.
Secretary OF the Interior; Hon. Fred
bennett. Commissioner OF the Land Of
flee; Rev. F. l. Hitler. Hon. John Nc
Phaui. Hon S. V. Proudfit, Hon. James
W. whitten. Hon. Knute Nelson. Hon.
Joseph 7. Robinson. Hon. 8. s. Burdett.
Miss Helen Crennan. soprano soloist. and
Mr.. William c. Mills. tenor.
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Gen. and Mrs. Pennock Rogers have
gone TO winona. MINI, to spend the
summer with Mrs. Browning, the mother
of Mrs. Rogers.
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Arthur Burt Co, 1S4s F

sNaturs-shspe' shoes-styIs with comfort
For Men and Women. 400. 45O. 500
"Banistsr'' Shoes for Men. 600 to HOO
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Miss Georgia E. Miller. director of the
Virgil Ciavier Piano School. viii give a
closing concert In the New Masonic Tenn
pie, corner OF Thirteenth Street and New
York Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon.
June 4 She will have an interesting
programme and several numbers for two
pianos.
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Miss Helen Jonas. OF Nashville. Tenn.
who was the guest OF Mrs. Feihsimer
for the past four months, has returned
to her home
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Mrs. Julia Luchs. who has been spend
ing several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Sylvan Bonsinger. returned during
the past week to her home in Phila-
delphia.
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Rear Admiral Richardson Clover. L.
S. N. retired. and Mrs. Clover and the
younger members Of the family viii go
to their summer home in California early
In June.
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Mrs. Barron. wife of Commander
Henry II. BarrolI. L. S n, retired. Is
spending several weeks in Danbury.
Conn.
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Fully 1000 persons are expected to at
tend the notable recital OF ''Ben-Hur'.
next Thursday night at the New VIII
lard by Evelyn Guriey-Kane, the pro-
ceeds from which win be used as foun-
dation for a fund for the erection OF
memorial to MAJ. Archibald Butt.
Frances d. MiIlet Clarence Moore. and
the other Americans who died heroes
with the wreck Of the steamship Titanic.
The money derived from the recital wiz
be placed In the hands of a COMMITTEES
composed OF Congressmen and we'll
known business men After the recital
the publle-splrited and patriotic citizens
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Mr.. and Mrs G. Oppenheimer. who
have been spending several weeks IN
Atlantic City. returned during the past
week to their home IN Belmont Street
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Mrs. S. Posner. Of New York. who
spent the past week in town with friends
has returned TO her home
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Mrs. S. Solmson. Of Baltimore. is the
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. s. W.
Ganss, OF the Elberon-
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The regents and vice-regents OF the
Mount. Vernon Ladies' Association win be
in Washington this week, en- route to
the home Of Washington. where the an
nuaI council will open on May 9. Mrs.
Letter, who represents Illinois in the
council. expects to attend the meetings.
The death OF Mrs. Barnes, vice-regent
of the District OF Columbia, leaves a
vacancy which, according to the usual
custom. will not be filled until 4 year
has elapsed
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Lieut. John p. jackson. L. S. N. who
was the guest OF his brother-in-law and
sister, the Minister from Sweden and
Nine. Ekengren, has returned to his
shin fha prasfop
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MISS MAGGIE MMATH,
Graduate Nurse.

Residence Phone 44S Calls lett
with Dr. E. L. Murray at Murray G.
Hooks Pharmacy, will receive prompt
attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-23
OLD VETERAN IS WALKING
FROM TEXAS TO MACON
Comes 800 Miles to Attend
His First Reunion

Macon, Ca, April 22-When ]. C.
Williams, a 72-year-old Confederate
Veteran, who is walking from his
home at Louisville, Texas, to Macon
to attend the reunion, reaches this
city on May 7, he will become the
guest of R. A. Smith Camp, U. D. c.,
of Macon, and will be shown a royal
good time during his stay here. This
was decided at meeting of the camp
held yesterday afternoon.
The distance that the aged Veteran
is walking is over 500 miles and he is
now on the last lap of the journey,
having passed through Columbus sew
eral days ago He is making the trip
by easy stages and has timed himself
so that he will reach Macon on the
first day of the reunion. He left his
home in Texas last February. Mr..
nIn.ams served through the war as a
member of Company |, Twentieth
Mississippi Regiment He has never
attended a reunion before, but wish
ing to be present at the one in Macon
and having nothing special to do h.
set out on foot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-23
FELT BAD
ALL The Time
SheIIhOrn Lady Suffered a Great
Deal, But Is All Right Now.

Shellhorn, Ala-In letter from this
place, Mrs. Carrie May says: "A short
time ago, l commenced to have weak
spells and headaches. l felt bad all
the time, and soon grew SO bad
couldn't stay up. thought would die.
At last my husband got me bottle
of Cardui, and it helped me; so he got
some more. After l had taken the
second bottle, l was entirely well.
wish every lady, suffering from
womanly trouble, would try Cardui.
1t is the best medicine know of. 1t
did me more good than anything ever
used"
Cardui is a woman's tonic-a
Strengthening medicine for women,
made from ingredients that act spe-
officially on the womanly organs, and
thus help to build up the womanly con-
stitution to glowing good health.
AS remedy for woman's ills, it has
a successful record of over so years.
Your druggist sells it, Please try 1t.
NIB Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta-
rooRa Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special
Instructions, and 64-page book, Home Treatment
for Women, sent in plain wrapper. on request.