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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
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Mistaken Tor Biography.
 Cadets Graham and Frazier, in Captain Charles Kings. Cadet Days, might read fly be regarded as portraits of real people, although they are probably fictitious char acters. There is quality in Captain Kings writings that encourages the read CT to find himself or his friends in these cadets, or In the more mature soldiers, who in Captain Kings earlier work, move and speak so naturally and are con ccrned in such stirring occurrences. It docs not seem possible thnt their sole uni form should be tho bluo and gold or gray and gold of the cloth binding
 But two gentlemen who have recently written to Captain King fanoied that they had still stronger grounds for recognizing tho originals of characters in IA War time Wouing'' and st Between the Lines.'' Ono of thcse correspondents, Major Alb bott writes from Salisbury, Vt, to say that his family name, Abbott, and iHci- dents in his career as a soldier during tho war, his having been wounded when a lieutenant in Massachusetts regiment at certain point on tho Potomac, and hay ing subsequently, been in hospital near Frederick, Md, his promotion and present title, and oven tho description of his per sonal appearance pedigree, etc., stand in the book as though tho author had simply narrated facts drawn from the most inter- esting period in tho real Major Abbott's life The sccopd of the correspondents re- ferred to writes from Fort Smith, Ark, that Captain King character of Falconcr. in Between tho Lines s'-Falconcr being a dashing young southerncr in the cavalry arm of the service, in love with Miss Armi- stead of Fauquier county, Va.-was possi bly suggested by tho cores poDdent's fa- ther, who was n Faiconcr, dashing youn.; southcrner in tho cavalry arm of tho scrv- ice, in love with Miss A rmistead of Eau quier county, Va; that tho resemblance ceases at that point, however for there was no want of bravery in tho real Falconor's nature, and ho loved his Miss Armistcad to somo purpose.
 In reply, Captain King has said that he knew nothing of Major Abbott's career and services when ho wrote "A Wartime Wooing" and never dreamed there wero Falconers in Fauquicr county whom ho wrote Between the Lines. The coinci- dences arc very remarkable, but coinoi- donces they are, and nothing more. In "A Wartime Wcoing," by tho way, occurs a description of the forcing of tho passage of tho Rappalannock at fredericksburg and the hero of tho story Major Abbott, is referred to as tho first mounted officer to cross the bridgc''-an affair of pontoons This led to a letter from an officer, who declared tho description so vivid and real istic that it couldn't bo intended for fic- tion, and he felt compelled to say to tho author that he, ard not Major Abbott, was tho first mounted officer to cross tho bridge and that he could provo it-Phila- dephia Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
WHEN THE HAIR TURNS GRAY.
Some Hints as to Its Proper Care-Don't
 Try to Color It.

Some Hints as to Its Proper Care-Don't
 Try to Color It.
 Concerning gray hair, says writer in tho Detroit Frec Press, there seems to bo no rational theory for change in tho color of tho hair, except that of loss of pigment color and presence of gaseous matter in the hair shaft This may be the result of nat ural or artificial causes. Probably among Americans the early age at which the hair blanches is-due largely to nervous condi- tions. Mental and physical disturbances undoubtedly often affect tho sccreting ap- paratns of the hair, destroying coloring matter, for history records instances of tho change of hair from dark to white, in a singlo night through the cerebral excite mcnt of some great loss, bodily or mental anguish. Neither can coloring matter, onco entirely destroyed, be restored
 Do not believe the quacks who pretend to restore gray hair to tho youthful color in any other way than by dycing, for science has not yet discovered a method by which pigment, once entirely exhausted, can be renewed. Dark hair may be bleach cd, but no sane person could be deceived by the dull, lusterless yellow of hair so treated neither does dye deceive any one. and woman who would look charming with head of white hair kept perfectly clean and fluffy with legitimate treat ment becomes disgusting when she re- sorts to such 1agrantly artificial means for keeping tho hair dark or blond.
 When onc's hair turns gray, attention should be directed toward keeping it scrupulously clean, toward keeping tho complexion delicate and fine with color, the eyes bright and the expression mi mated, for Q brilliant face, framed by snowy hair, has a peculiar charm if the hair be abundant and becomingly ar ranged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Coral Church on nn Eastern Island.

Tho church built of coral is ono of the curiositics of tho isle of Mahe, ono of the Scyschellcs islands in tho Indian ocean. The Scyschelles islands, which arc sup posed by many to be the site of the Eden of the Old Testament, form an archipelago of II islands and arc situated about 1400 miles east of Alden and 1000 miles from Zanzibar They riso steepIy out of the sea, eliminating in tho islo of Mahe, which is about 3,000 feet above the level of the ocean and is nearly tic center of the group All these islands are of coral growth. Tho houses are built of species of massive coral hewn into square blocks, which glisten liko white marble and show themselves to the utmost advantage in the various tinted green of the thick trop- ical palms, whose immense fernlike leaves give pleasant and much needed shade. These palms grow as high as 100 feet and more, overlapping both the houses and the coral built church. They line the sea- shore and cover the mountains, forming in many places extensive forests. Brooklyn Eagle
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12

new gown docs not fit, "but don't see how you ever found 1t out"
 By accident, dear It happened the day after tho cards were sent ont. had nuto from Dan saying that ho must sec me once more before was Jim's wife. Of course I didn't really care for Dan, but it is soothing to one's vanity to know that the best man is dying of envy of the bride groom, who has no idea of it. "
 'So you said you would see him?'
 '.I did. I felt that it would do Jim no harm if Dan did tell mo once more that life was u blank without me, and 1t was really my last chance too. Still didn't dare to let him como to tho house. e.''
 But where else could you see him?" At Myra's. She is to be maid of honor, you know, and Jim used to be quite devot- cd to her. so I knew she'd never daro to tell on me lest people would think her jealous.
 "When want advice, I shall know where to como for it. "
 Very well, do We'll, didn't send her word that I was coming, for didn't want anything down on paper. As luck would ! have it, just as I was startling Jim sent up box Of roses and melancholy note say ing that business engagement he couldn't
 
 that evening.
 You werc in luck"
 "So I thought. Well. just throw my self on Myra's mercy. She wasn't bit pleased, as I could see, but she submitted with the best grace she could She said she would keep everybody out of the li- brary so VIC could have Q long, quiet oven ing, and not to worry about her, as she would probably have company"
 That WAS nice of her'
 "Oh, very nice. Dan came early, and we had perfectly lovely timo. He begged me to clope the day before the wedding, recitcd two poems about his despair and hinted at suicide Oh, it was splondidl cried myself almost to jelly. At about half past 10 I really coi.ldnt t stand it any longer, so told Dan t!iat We must go in and speak to Myra, for the front parlor was so quiet that her ccller had evidently failed to como So, after another eternal farewell, we went in.'
 "Wcll?"
 ''It wasn't well-it was ill Myra's caller was there. He was Jim. He was holding Ter hand and bidding her goodby forevcrl Oh, was ever poor girl so cruelty deceived as I?''-Chicago Tribune
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
AN UNPLEASANT SOUND.
Short Story of the Civil War Told by an
 Old Soldier.

Short Story or the Civil War Told by an
 Old Soldier.
 ''I was certainly moro or less scared a number Of timos when was in tho army, ," said an old soldier lin fact, think sol diering in time of war is moro or less harassing occupation anyway, but ncver was any more scared than was once for q minute by something that had nothing to do with fighting whatever. This hap penod once whcnI was on picket in Vir- einia. The post was in a piece of woods It was bad enough in the daytime, but at night, when you couldn't see anything at all, 1t was worse It seemed as though it got darkcr and darker and stiller and stiller, and it seemed as though it would never end.
 Suddenly it was busted wide open by the awfulost sound ever heard. Scared2 Well!
 ''If you ve ever felt the feeling that a man has before he actually gets under fire, when he's lying back somewhere in reserve and pretty safe, but hearing the craoklo up ahead and seeing the wounded brought back, and thinking that pretty soon he's got to go in himself, why, you know what it is to have one of tho most unpleasant feelings man ever had, but there you know what's coming This came with a shock. I think it was the worst scare ever had. It came right out of tho air square overhead and close too, where hadn't been looking for anything, tho frightfulost, most uneartbly sound ever heard, and all l could do was to stand there in the black dark and wait A min ute later it came again. What a tremen dous relief A srreech owl I'd never heard ono before, but knew now what it was. "-New York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
A BUNCH OF RECIPES.
Some All New and Some Introducing Nov
 cities Tn Old Processes.


 cities In Old Processes.
 Tea Sandwiches-A delicious and sub stantial sandwich which may bo offered at luncheon or tea is mado by cutting small diamonds of bread from which the crust has been removed. These arc then but tered, and on tho top of each is placed slice of cucumber, cut very thin, which is in turn spread with a layer of potted meat or game. Ham or tongue is good for the purpose, or any pottcd meat may be used. Bo careful that 1t is quite smooth, and place little stars cut out of hard boiled eggs round tho edge and lit tic mound of grated yolk of egg in the middle. Serve on a napkin garnished with parsley.
 Charlotte Russe.-Line china mold with lady fingers, fitting them close to- gcthcr and cutting of the tops if they reach above the edge of the mold. Soak an ounce of gelatin in half a gill of very strong coffee, put this into saucepan with three-q quarters of pint of milk and 9 ounces of powdered sugar. When tho gelatin has melted, put aside to cool. Whip a quarter of pint of cream, flavor it with little vanilla, strain the milk and gelatin into the cream, whisk together for a few minutes, then pour it very care fully into the lined molds so as not to dis arrange the lady fingers and set away till the following day.
 Savory Oysters.-Stamp out with d round cuttcr-a sherry glass will answer tho purpose-some thin pastry, and put in tho middle of each round m oyster, which after being sc.lded has been masked with a little white sauce, and then scattered with grated Parmcsan. Sprinkle with dust of cayenne pepper and bake in a quick oven.
 Adirondack Corn Bread.-Mrs. Rorer gives tho recipe for this as follows Sep arate 5 eggs. Beat tho yolks and add pint of milk. Mix one-half pint of cornmeal with half pint of four. Add to it grad ually tho eggs and the milk Soften ounces of butter and stir into the mixture. Let this stand for ten minutes, then stir in tho whites, well beaten, add a table spoonful each of salt and of sugar and teaspoonfuls of baking powder, mix care fully but quickly, turn into long baking pans, and bake 30 minutes. This bread, to be exactly right, should be in layers the under part tho neal the next layer of custard and or top q glossy brown crust.
 Calf's Livcr-A chafing dish recipe to prepare this has novel ngrcdient-that of coffee. Tho recipe reads Cut tho liver in neat, smooth slices and lay in salt and water to extract tho blood. Mix together one-half oupful of four, one-half cupful of cornmeal and toaspoonful of salt Roll the slices of liver in this mixture and fry in the chaflng dish in hot butter until brown. Just before serving pour in lit tie coffee, cover tightly and let it stand moment and serve with slices of crisply fried English breakfast bacon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Some Notable Buttons,

Button collecting would seem to bo a childish taste but there is one collection of this sort which justiles it's existence. Many years ago lady in-Portland began the collection of battons on wager. At the end of tho year the bet was won by her attaining string of 999, no two of which were duplicates From this beginning she continued tho collection of such as had historical value. At tho present time her button museum contains no less than 20,- GOO specimens. Among them is large button worn by a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war and number that saw serv ice in tho WAT of 1872, in the Crimean war and in various sanguinary engagements not only on this continent but in Europe and Asia. One is notable as having been worn by ono of Ndpoleon's guard Athe retreat from Moscow. and several figured among the three branches of the Confed- crate service. Here are seen bas-reliefs of tho palmetto of South Carolina and the motto Sic Sempei Tyrannis" of Virginia. Lewiston Journal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
OTHER PEOPLES MlsERlEs.

 The Man of Letters Needs Them More Than
 Does tho Orthodox Religionist.
 It is quite extraordinary how callous even the most religious persons in the past have often been to tho miseries of their fel- low creatures, both in this world and the next. They have indeed expressed their gratitude for being safe and sound them selves, but not without a feeling of com plnoency that others are not so fortunate Itis this callousness, writes James Payn, in the Gornhill Magazine, which has ren- dered the man of letters-impnlsive and sensitive, soft hearted, yet easily moved to indignation and charitable even toward the sins he is not inclined to-uporthodox and something more. There may be in him want of submissiveness to the di- vine will and certainly of that unquestion- ing faith which is the comfort of so many souls, but there is no lack of human love and sympathy, and the man who loves his fellows we are told, is very near to loving his Creator
 At all events, the feeling I have de- soribed seems to ne to have more or less peryaded the minds of almost all fnen of letters with whom have conversed upon spiritual things. Because literary men are not, as rule, churchgoers they are often considered irreligious or as complete Gal lios In the matter, but this is not at all my experience of them, and have lived in their midst for nearly half a oenttfy.
 A very distinguished member of the clergy used to say, with those half shut eyes that always showed when his vein of humor was touched and which caused 1t to be said of him that he fhever saw a happy moment What strikss one as so ma Is made the Ssaential point of all sscts, all of which, save oho--znd perhaps eten that-must be wrone."
 Who damns every cised, but his own
 Must look for e limited heaven
 And is like . man layifta long odds
 When the long odds to him should be given. It never seems to strike theologian that his calculation is contrary to the doc Urine of chances
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Burns and Scalds.

A remedy for scalds and burns that one woman has used successfully for years is compounded as follows: Mix thoroughly equal parts of raw linseod oil, limewater and laudanum Keep this mixture tightly corkcd, label it ''poison" and set it on the top shelf of the most out of the way closet so that inquisitive children will not get hold of it. It makes an excellent dressing affording speedy relief from pain. Keep soft linen cloth saturated with the mix ture closely over the burn, excluding the air. Shake before using. Washington Etnr
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Wounded 4s Times In One Battle.

One of tho most remarkable characters in the United States is an old soldier known to the G. A. R. men of the east as Comrade Chase Chase served in Maine battery during the war and carries other scars of nearly 100 wounds, 4S of which were received in the single battle of Get tysburg. During the period of conflict' he is said to have received more wounds than any other man who fought on either side and lived to tell of his marvellous es- capes and exhibit his numerous scars in proof of his wonderful story.-St. Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Bullet Photographx.

If only the fertile brain of the Scotch man who has recently brought out bull let that photographs it's quarry were di- rected aright, the world might be startled by really useful invention. The bullet photographer is highly magnetized piece of steel containing piece of sensitized paper and pierced in the front with four minute holes. When within a few yards of it's victim, the film is removed from the perforation and an exact reproduction of the object impressed on the sensitized pa per.-Exchange.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12

Erewhile they flashed Love's galaxy among, Strewn gems, soul shrined, scarce saved from
 Times wan pyre
 Of regal Sappho's rainbow robed Desire Where those impassioned warblers, vainly
 strong,
 Eolian art availed not to prolong2 The nightingales who knew Terpander's Tyre. Who glowcd with Aphrodite's arduous fire. Who throbbed responsive to Alc9us' song2 Their splendor glirhmers still OCT wave and
 height,
 Dream imaged in the yelled voluptuous air, Though now no eager Eros exquisite Cleans through the grove, eestatically fair, And quenched the Lesbians' luminous delight. Their amoron. hope and eloquent despair.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Wit Comes With the Dessert.

The greatest opportunities for serving an effective dinner arc In the dessert Be sides it is over the ices and betwecn the cracking of nuts and the nibblng of raj sins that the wittiest things are said Chauncey Depew says it is not until the ices are served that people at dinner really begin to have a genial feeling toward their neighbors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12

u0 I-4...,....., -aIa., arriving ut that place April r, 1853, and died the following day. His remains were laid to rest on his plan tation, known us Pine Hills.--Chica2o Times
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12

Two men in Mississippi had fight in a room. One threw tho other out of the window, and, thinking be had killed him, jumped himself. They fell distance of 80 feet, and neither was hurt
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
Quick to Learn.

When girl has dimple in her check she doesn't usually get to be more than IT years old before she learns how to work it.-Somerville Journal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
THE LESBlAN POETS.

The Aroostook river took its name from an Indian word signifying good men.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12
FRAGILE, THIN, AND DELICATE

scription builds up their strength. The makers take the risk of selling it on trial. If it doesn't bene- fit or cure, in the case of every afflicted woman, they'll return her money. Nervous or General De- bility, Dizziness, Faint ness, Displacement, Inter nal Inflammation and Ul- cerafion. Rearing down
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-12

Pains, and all womanly weaknesses or ail- ments are cured by the Prescription"
 Abitd Springs, La. DR. R. V. PIERCE: Dear Sir-My wife suf- fered from laceration of the womb and infiam- nation . she was completely bed-ridden and cal applications were given her and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription: she gradually regained strength and continued to do so until shc re- covered. I am convinced that any case of womb disease cnn be certainly and perma- nently cured by the use of your remedies
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-09
PRRFIl DBL DIA
Vano empeno

Sabemos de viejo como entienden =
practican las reglas del compaferismo
ciertos periodistas per saltune qulenes, q
semeianza del Enano de la Venta, ,meten
mucho ruido mientras Sc hallan envuel-
tos en- la densa obscuridad. Pero no ha.
va cuidado, que cuaEdo llegue ell case
va sabremos ir buscarles su escondi-
te, aunque SO amparen tras algdn testa-
ferro, que las mas de las veces resulta
IN desecho social.
Mucho nos engaf1amos, 8 no ha de
tardar sin que tengamos que atarle corto
la lengua q alguno de esos energ1menos os
invisibles.
Cuando las condolences de periodis-
ia sc unen las de la buena educacion Y
la caballerosidad, no haya tenor de que
las disousiones de principles 8 de pro-
cedimientos degeneren en- oontiendas
personales.
Entonces, ell respeto la sociedad V
la mutua consideration, marcan ell YER
dadero t6rfnino en- que los adversarios
de Ia pluma deben mantenerse.
Pero por desgraoia no ocurre siempre
esto, pues hay quien funda un peri6dico
como pudiera estableoer una pulperfa.
Otros de los procedimientos que algn-
nos emplean, oonsiste Ell tergiversar las
frases y los conceptos del adversario, pa
ra imposibilitar toda discussion dentro
de Ia sana l6gica.
Mediante este sistema, que jamas
adopta un periodista serio, haeen toda
controversial interminable, y las intencio-
nes del escritor, no solo son discutidas,
sino profanadas. Colocados va en- este
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-04-09

de los diez anos. capaz de deshon-
rar q una raza, que dsbe castigarse
una rebellion en- qp entra, sin
duda por mucho el llama res
trictivo con que Sc gobierna a las
antillas.
El siglo es luz! A no volver
pasaron va las espantosas afro
cidades del aver.
Rompan los incondicionales
antillahos sus sombrios amores
con las tinieblas de 10 pasado, y
ponganse resueltamente de cara
al porvenir
Modernicense
No aviven los rencores nj los
odios con sus intole, ancias.
Quieren tener Fl utos de paz al
alcance de la mano2
Pues a5onen con libertades el
terreno, y no hagan ell desierto &
su alrededor, tronchando impfa
mepte los arboles.
" salve a las palabras del
caudillo, y loor al temperamento
pacificador de sus ideas!
Cue Sc mantenga en- su puesto
Mientras por resultas de esa
lugubre revolucion de los diez
amos, hay mas de media docena de
nombres, rodeados de una aureo-
Ia sangrienta, 81 nombre del ge-
neral Martinez Campos es ben
decide en- la abrasada TERRA de la
Grande Antilla y adm;rado de~un
polo al otro del continente anne
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