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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-28
Birmingham, Ala. July 27, 1894.
SHE l. A .,5yoi4loAL WONDER.
Brookiyn Woman Who Is sightIess and
 Yet Can Read.

A Brooklyn Woman Who Is SightIess and
 Yet Can Read.
 In telling the remarkable story of q Brooklyn woman who was the victim of a street car accident and was injured for life in various ways a Boston Herald writer says:
 The most remarkable thing about MISS Fancher is tho fact that she is blind and yet secs. This is the point whoro crcdulity rebels and refuses to be convinced.
 With eyes sightlcss she. docs the most beautiful embroidery, paints flowers, writes letters and numerous other things which one hardly darcs to mention for fear of being laughed at
 When tho dainty, prottily embroidered handkerchief cascs, neatly crochctcd iced wool fascinators and other fancy things were shown to mo by her nurse, my one thought was that either Miss Fancher could sec or else she had a skillful needle i woman in her employ.
 But, doctor, I asked, don't you think there is great opportunity for dccep- tion?''
 Hardly" he replied. "The case has been under constant scrutiny for so long that if there had been any humbuggcry in 1t it would have been found out long ago. Besides" he continued, "l believe that she is perfectly honest My prejudiccs in duccd mo onco to take my oculist, Dr. Wright, up to sce her. to ascertain whcth- CT her blindness was or was not assumed. He tore off slip of newspaper which he himself had not read, and placing his hand over it asked her to read it, which she did. When he removed his hand for the benefit of his own eyes, which could not see through such barriers he found that sho had read it correctly.
 ''Ho then tried her with colorcd worst eds, asking her to name the shades of each, which she did correctly in every caso
 He then examined her eyes and found it was impossible for her to sec, for two reasons. In the first place, the optic nerve was practically dead, and in tho second place the condition of the eyes themselves was such that it would Do impossible to see without glasses
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-28
Clippings from the Press:

Age-Herald
 It always affords public journal pleas- ure to testify to merit where it is de- served. It is therefore with pleasure and joins with its brethren of the press in tes- tifying to the merit, skill and reliability of Dr. O. T. Dozier, principal of the Southern Medical dispensary of this city. Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fitness, and to the esteem in which he is held by cur best citizens. Ills long record and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinc ton of standing at ''tbe head of his profession.'
 IDaiiy News, Birminehaml
 Dr.. Dozier, the head of the institution, is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, man of culture and high literary attainmen!s and gen. tleman, respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertain ing 10 his profession.
 The News commends him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Weekly Mirror, selma.l
 The doctor is highly recommended by the press of the State ss being reliable practitioner.
 GBessemer WeelSly.l BY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INSTINCT. There Is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than Dr. O. T. Dozier of the Dr. Dozier & Co. southern Medical Association. He is specialist oi many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and in tricacies of his profession and for unusual scientific attain ments. It is gratifying to community who fear cbarlantism and it's fleets to be able to secure reputa ble service of the best skill.
 Masonic Guide.i
 IT. DoZier comes from a family Of prominent physicians, and with his fall storeof medical knowledge, and his va ried and large experience in his profes- sion, Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in tho most successful man. ner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-28
Sword Mightier Than the Pen.

While tho Austrian novelist Hcigoi was sitting in D restaurant in Riva Tyrol, he was assaulted by lieutenant in the Aus trian army who attacked him with his sword, cutting him friglitfully about the head. Heigel's condition is critical
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-28

 
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-28

E4K tS Me NnfVfrSaI e1bfesston ot eOe'yb0ay Maf haS caey ba1d c 0isH 70 ChaILTonx' 5 g,eat establishment Mat 9n,, scUeral dEba1tmenS are baaea sUtM ehoite. /tesh g0oGS, rtpreSfnIing aH1he l0fesI styleS,
 g' :. ! 70 safis0 y0urSrT as 70 ho7o brifes. make q combarfson and see h0ao a0e efAipsc aW ofhers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Corps. with its artistic beauty. continues

Corps, with its artistic beauty ''"
TO be the centre OF attraction =.
r,. -a,ventr badges at the booth OF
Tho os,d and staff are being disposed OF
ran,dIv A, the table OF Company 'he
visitor can purchase splendid fruits anu
candies and at G Company's taoie az
sor,s Of fancy and useful articles can DC
procured. The voting for the most popu,
lar nhyslcian. minister and city onie'a'
"a very lively. Company DIS TOBACCO "a
bIe sells all of the latest brands OF che"
ing and smoking goods. The Ice crea',
saloon and restaurant were crowaea W..
patrons. and Company e was Selling wv
Of fancy goods. ,,ces
Company b is kept busy selling cna" .ss
on their pianos and the bicycle anu
art-room also forms a centre OIL
ton. ,.o..aa In
A great interest is being manifes'eu =,
the sham-battle which is 10 TAKE pc o.
the Exposition Grounds on Iuesu's -,
ternoon at o'clock. The scene - -
from one Of the fights in the "iiu.o..s
and many Of the participants are ~
of the Army OF Northern virginia -,
Old Guard Of Lee Camp and DINERS W"
hold the earthworks under the coul'i,anu
of Colonel f. Leslie Spence. Aooul ~
gentlemen, with Colonel Halves IN com
mand will take the part OF Conleuei" az
cavalry. who will bring on the fight AS
these mounted men will ride their own
horses, some good feats OF horssmahship
may be expected. All the Confederate
troops will be in charge OF Colonel Aioh-
20 l.. Phillips.
The Federal troops. which will make the
assault, will be the First Regiment, with
Colonel Henry c. Jones in command.
The public has rarely had an oppor-
tunliy Of witnessing a more attractive en-
tertainment for a small price Of admis-
sion. The funds received from this en-
tertainment will go toward improving the
First Regiment. Of this city.
The battle scene to be presented will
be made as realistic as possible. a cav
airy charge upon the Infantry recon-
noitering party will be the opening OF the
bloody drama. Then will follow the bom-
bardment OF the Confederate works. in
which bombs exploding In the air fired
from mortars will add realism to the
scene. The first charge OF the Federal
troops will be met by terrific fire from
the Infantry, represented by the Old
Guard Of Lee Camp. The artillery will
be served by the Richmond Howitzers.
This whitening fire cannot be withstood
by the charging column.
Again will the Federal forces lombard
the thin gray line. as was 80 often done
during the conflict in the bloody cam
paigns Of the late war, and again will the
strengthened column OF Federals advance
TO meet with a like warm reception, thus
showing to the audience the persistent
effort made by the Federals, so often I'M
availinG, TO accomplish the overthrow OF
the southern forces. And again will the
al first, and as nightfall comes, the sun
setting In the west will shed its rays on
one of the most realistic scenic Incidents
attempted 10 portray the history Of the
gallant work Of the Confederate soldiers
Of lS6i'65.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
interestfrg Facts About Rich n ond's Citi-
zenr snd Other Matters

The, condition OF Mr.. W. r. Lee is not
considered favorable.
The dress rehearsal Of the Wednesday
Club AZ the Mozart Academy tomorrow
night will be strictly private.
Mrs J. a. Hirshberg and family. Of
Newport News. are on a visit TO her par
ents, No. Is west Marshall street.
There vii be meeting OF the Christian
Endeavor Society at Marshall-Street
Christian church tonight at 7 o'clock.
There will be moonlight excursion 10
Dutch Gap on May 18th. given by r. L.
Lee Council, No. IL. Jr o. Y. 4. NJ
Ivanhoe Lodge has changed It's time OF
Of meeting from first and third Monday
evenings TO second and fourth Mondays.
Rev. DR.. George II. Ray VIII. by re-
quest, preach on Recognition in Heaven.
in Union Station this evening at o'clock.
Miss Elsie Horner Buschbeck, Of Paris,
France. Is visiting her cousin. Miss jose
phine c. Knox, at ia south Third street.
Mrs. II. ". Davies. who has been at
the Virginia Hospital for the last two
weeks. undergoing treatment, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Hargrave and daughter. accom-
panied by Miss Ida Trotter have returned
from Baltimore, after pleasant visit
to friends and relatives.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Oi AtiSS tofiuStt NJ tNfttto ~
Mr.. Michael +. Moore. at ST Peters
Cathedral. Wednesday. May Goth. at s
a. VI.
The Howitzers' band will give an ex~
oursion down the river on the Pocahontas
on Tuesday. June 18th. The band VIII
play down and UP the river for those VINO
want TO dance.
Miss Ida Burns. OF Gs north Tenth
street has returned TO this city. after
brief visit to Norfolk. accompanied by
MIR. Finscher. manager Of the Singer
Sewing Machine Company.
Mr.. W. p. Bobbtt, OF 3l3l- south
Laurel street. is confined 10 his bed with
pneumonia. Mr.. Bobbltt Is a prominent
Mason, and recently moved 10 Richmond
where he expects TO reside In the future
There will be a lawn party for the
benefit Of the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union Friday night next, at
Forest Hill Park. There will be band
Of music. refreshments. and other at
fractions.
Frank Fossett, young white man. was
locked up at the First police station
yesterday on a charge Of stealing razor
valued at 81. 1t IS said that the razor
was stolen by someone else, and given 10
young FOssett.
Mss Fanny Brown, daughter OF the
Rev. George Il. Brown, the noted Pres-
byterian divine OF the Shenandoah fal-
ley. is visiting Miss Parke Anderson. OF
east Franklin street. Miss Minnie Seiry
Dew. who has been visiting Miss Ander-
son for the past week. returned home
Monday.
On next Friday. June LIST, an excur,,
sion under the auspices of the Richmond
Male orphan Asylum will be given 10
jamestown. Those who 20 VIII get
glimpse on the way thther Of the monitor
fleet Dutch Gap. Shirley, Westoyer,
Upper and Lower Brandon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
It Brings Death.

''What a dear little bonnet" cried Mrs.
Twigcs. as she kissed Miss Boggs in af-
fectlonate greeting. Il suppose you
brought it back from New York with you.
Imported? Yes, | thought so; those
French women are inimitable."
Yes" said Miss Boggs, sadly. ut Is
quite pretty STILL but not half as stylish,
nor as becoming as when II was trimmed
with turquoise blue velvet
The tiny head-dress referred to could
hardly be dgnified by the name OF pom
net. Il was little, crownless thing, with
a coronet OF jet, and at the back broad
bow of light magenta velvet.
II can hardly imagine anything pref
tier than that lovely shade Of pink.
Mrs. Twiggs replied, with her usual tact
but II you thought the blue was newer
and more becoming. why, pray, DEAR
did you have it changed?'
Because my mother had very disa-
greeable superstition on the subject OF
light blue on headgear."
"a superstition? How very odd"
"a veritable relic OF the dark ages, /
call IT, but cannot conquer It. just the
same. The day after I came home from
New York, put on my nice little bonnet
to make a round Of calls. On my way
downstairs I met our housekeeper, Bird
get who, you know, was my nurse, and
who feels herself a privileged character.
She gave one look at my head, and throw
ing her apron over her face, she began
sobbing and bemoaniEg herself, as only
an Irishwoman can. l insisted upon
knowing what was the matter. IL was
all very simple. According to an old Irish
saying, TO wear light blue on hat brings
certain death TO some member Of the
family Of the wearer during the year.
Hence the tears"
did anyone ever hear anything more
absurd"
THAT is Just what mamma said, when
she heard Of 1t, but alas! 1t made a last
ing impression upon her, just the same.
Later in the day she remarked that she
thought light blue not nearly as becoming
as almost any other color; she thought
magenta much prettier-turquoise was so
very showy-hardly ladylke. in fact.
Really, she thought. | had better have
ii changed. Was II not aggravating? l
told mamma just what l thought of her
superstitous fancies. I know she firmly
believes that everything goes by threes,
and have never known her TO cross n fu-
neral-she says II Is a mark OF disre-
spect for the dead, hut I know better
And she calls herself a strong minded
woman"
ut is ridiculous, certainly" said Mrs.
Twiggs. II think I will not have blue
on my spring hat, though-the idea Is
so very unpleasant"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Inmnns First Editions.

The publications Of the genial Cold
smith, lew in number. but how choice Of
quality! have some OF them attained a
scarcity and value which would make
poor Nors eyes open wide In amazement
could he revisit the shades OF Fleet street,
in which case ne might also forever settle
the question as 10 the Salisbury edition OF
1896 being the first appearance OF the I'M
mortal Vicar. Sixty pounds was his mod
crate honorarium for one OF our most
charming classics. y few weeks since a
single copy reached the amazing figure OF
900 at auctionl This is honoring genius
when too late with a vengeance.
1t Is somewhat singular that the first
edition of so renowned book as Bos-
wells johnson" should be worth no more
than the two or three sulneas at which
IL can usually be purchased.
1t may be that its form, two thickish
ouarto volumes. initiates against ii rang
ing as a collectors book" for 1t Is re-
markable what a dislike even confirmed
book fancers have 10 anything beyond
an octave in size, and many work owes
It's popularity to its natty appearance on
the shelf There Is something reasonable
in this, after all. for who could wax en-.
thusiastic over an editic princeps, say, or
Bayles "Dictionnaire Historique" fye
volumes folio or any kindred mammoth
among books THE Cornhiil Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
AeOllan Music I'm Ferris Wheel.

Like an aeolian harp OF a million
strings, the great Ferris wheel on Mid
way hummed and reverberated as the
furious gale swept through its skeleton
frame all day yesterday. The later
sleepers to the windward OF II were awak-
ened with strenuous note while the dull
ness Of the sky was still persuading them
that the night had hardly passed. Once
without the door OF his house. the inhab-
liant Of the worlds fair hotel, now be-
come series of apartments. felt. his
ears grow turgid with the multitude
nous buzzing. If his path took him past
the wheel itself he was deafened as the
wind swept from its improvised strings
the great diapason.
In spite of the winds great speed. ex.
hibiting a velocity that carried the loco
motives on southwark bound express
trains before them. the profound con-
geries Of musical sounds was distinctly
audible at a distance OF half a mile TO
the east and west. The passengers on
the elevated railway to the South, on
the oakwoods cars TO the West and on
the Illinois Central trains TO the east.
all heard and wondered at a sound many
OF them referred to the surf on the shore
Of the lake.
To those watching the wheel II seemed
10 sway sideways The iron stays that
bound the structure together blew tense
and hard as the gusts struck them.
sounding full and clear Then as the
wind died away for an instant they sank
snarling back into their place. and. rath-
Ting and cracking. threw the one funda-
mental note al the circling iron and steel.
But the wheel stood firm and stout for
all the hurricanes insistence. ard. weak
ened though II had been by the beginning
OF the process of demolition. the only
damage done lay In blowing away of the
planking Of wood used by the workmen
as platforms for lowering its parts
Chicago Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Last DAY Ar PIMLICO.
Owing to Bad Weather -Four of the Races
Were Declared of.

BALTIMORE, MD, May 26.-The last
day OF Pilmico's spring meeting was
blessed with sunshine and ba my breezes.
Before the crowd reached home, how
ever the food gates were opened and the
rain fell in torrents. Owing TO bad
weather throughout the week the pro-
gramme could not be carried out, and
four races were declared off. the step
ping to-day was Of a high class and
the best miles Of the year were record
ed.
Old Amboy. who has been on the turf
several years, troted mile in 2l5 II,
and could have beaten the track record
of 2l3 had II been necessary. he was
the favorite and won very easily.
In the Pa pace race Little DAISY set
a killing pace and reached the half In
los. Rosewater finished first under a
drive In 2:l4 IA. Brooks. the favorte,
struck his gait in the third heat, and he
was the only horse in the race after
that time.
j. NJ. D.. gave the betters a black
eye in the 2:2l trot. He was made a Z
to favorite over the field. but was
pumped OUT IN ,Av early heats and dis
tanced in the sixth. Golden Belle was in
stalled favorite after the first.but the
face went to Puck in the seventh heat.
1t was only after Mr.. Wheeler had
the black gelding showed to advantage.
II looked as though he could have won
in straight heats. Summaries:
Two-nineteen class postponed yesterday
after one heat had been trctted). purse
sJoo.-Amboy ch. g.. by ,HePtagon, dam
Lady Burchard (CornwelD. 2, l. L; st.
Elmo. b. e., by ROYAL Fearn Rawley), /,
4, s, z; .Dolly C.. b. NJ. Q<itchum). 6. 8. 2.
8 C'dlvided third and fourth money!; ''Dia-
mond Joe. b. e. Scarce, 8, 2 3; D; Belinda,
b. z. m. (Greenway). 5, 6, 1. A; Lou Wilkes,
blk. I'M. Oevy). 4. 5, 6, 8. Time. 2:lS S-4
2IS1-4, 2:15 IL. 216.
Two-twenty-one class, purse S500.-Puck
blk; g.. by Tacoma Parberryl. !, 2, ?. 2?
,Jr. Pacyne), 6. 3. /. /, 2. 3, 2; Romoia.
b. m, by Bolton cTysonl. 4. 4. 3, 4, l. 2. g.;
J. NJ. D., b. g., by .Favorite Brooks Draw
ley), ?, l, 3, 3. 4. dis. Cumberland, blk. e..
(Scarce). 3. 5, 4. dr.; Gilmore. b. g. De-
maresD, 8. 6, dis; Blue Light, &. 6. CNich-
olson 7. Z, DIR. Time. 2:21 IL 2:20 1-2
2:2o II; 2:a IL, go ~ 2:23 3-i. 2:24.
Two-fourteen pace. purse $j00.-Brooks,
oh. s., by Nettle Keenan, Barnes. 3, ,,
l. l, /; Rosewater, r. s.. by Allegheny
Boy 1chase); !. ]. 3. 9, 4; Little Daisy, b..
b. &. (Kerr). 4. 4. 4. 2, 3. Time. 2:l4 Ia,
2l5; 2:l5 Ia, '2:20 1-2, 21S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
The Art of Mounting n tamri.

To mount a camel FOR the first time
is for a Howadji. until he gets the hang
OF II. complicated and anxious process.
The first risk is that the animal will
rise while the rider Is climbing into the
saddle. This he viii inevitably do IL the
attendant mas forgotten TO place his
foot on the camers knee.
The novice. having settled in the sad
die, which is Ike fat wooden tea
tray on the top of hump. and taken a
tight grip OF the ''horns." OF which
there IS one in front and one behind.
waits in suspense. wondering which end
Of the animal means TO get up FIRST. The
action. when II does begin, IL violent
seesaw In three Jerks, which impel him
alternately in the direction Of the head
and tail, until. II ne II lucky. he finds
himself ten feet from the ground. The
hftssnth century pilgrim. Felix Tss-A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

.x.c,,v expresses my sentiments rsm s1Ss'
80 esac', ,Sa eAp will quote his remarks
He says: email head and Is
-. "a canoe horns. 1t has big and terrible os
WIZ m,s"0a and always seems sorrow 's anu anu
eyes, s, anu animal. Its eyes are IKE hre-
trouo ,,s and big reflections shine In them.
peacom s,sever camel looks at seems
great and to it, wherefore It seems sna
to view everything with wonder n.. anu ,,n
- ~, IN when, therefore, man goes up
a. q the beast begins to tremble, so that
~. man perceives that the beast trem-
HES because the man coming toward II
seems to It to be four times bigger than
he really Is.
HAD not God 50 ordered 1t. this ami
NAL would not be as tame and dIsci-
plined as 1t is. When It screams. be-
ing in trouble. It opens its mouth. shakes
its head, and raises UP Its long neck,
wagging Il TO and fro, so that a man
who Is not accustomed TO 1t Is disturbed
and frightened. From the Ninteentn
Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
A Sacrifice Sale that vii
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yard.
inches wide SOC yard.
CREAM TWILL FLANNEL, 81 inches
wide
CREAM BEDFORD CORD, a. inches
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only COO.
CREAM CORDUROY, 81 yard.
CREAM ALL-WOOL CREPE, worth
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WHITE ORGANIZES p 10 7jc.
FRENCH NAINSOOK, 4S inches vide.
WHITE MULLs. l21-2 to 81 l-2c. yard.
INDIA LINEN, ) 10 i0c. yard.
CREAM AND WHITE MITrS, lc. 70
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LONG CREAM AND WHITE SILK
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BLACK AND TAN SUEDE GLOVES,
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our soc. BLACK SILK MITrS reduced
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