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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
A Scientific Anairr..

A weird-looling ''decayed gentle woman from the country type" wan dered into a curio-shop the other dhy. She was species that might be classi- fled as the "frazzled-out, giddy widow" variety, skittish blonde frizzes over an elderly face, and youthful garb on de- crepit form. Round among the cases she strayed and peered, then she asked: Mister, have you got any corals?" "These are all corals," the curio-man replied, pointing into the cases. 70, but mean tho branchin' kind, she replied. The 'brenching kind" were produced and inspected; then the curio-man waxed talkative on his wares. This is an interesting fossil,n he said. 'It is the helio-dlium- -greenii, the only one in the world so far as known. discovered 1t myself" "Wefl," the incredulous dame inquired,55'if it Is the only one in the world and nobody ever saw 1t before you saw it, how did you know what it's name was?" The fossil mans jaw rose and fell without utterance, and his scientific visitor tripped out of the door, remarking, as she passed away: "Geology's a pretty science. ."-Chicago Record.
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hoIH5CAiLD hAhNiNS slble effort to
 POWER. influence the is- sue of part of the large loan, and in alarming statement generally circulat- ed regarding the condition of the treas ury, the sole anxiety of the great bank ing house has been lest no loans be issued at all This anxiety, it further appears, was the cause of the Rothschilds' willingness to take large loan even though it was not expressly redeemable in gold.
 The principal reason for this conces- sion on the part of the Rothschi1ds is beginning to be understood on Wall street. The house is embarrassed by the vast accumulation of gold in its vaults. It had, indeeds at one time a fear that the rapid release of this bull lion would bring down the price of gold itself As it is, the mere ruInor of a release of but S250, 1000, ,000 of it brought down the rate of exchange Nathan Rothschild himself instructed the Bel monts not to let the loan slip. The simple truth Is that the Rothschilds themselves were caught in a tight place. But 1t was squeeze of totally unprecedented nature in financial cir cles, being due to some SS00,0O0000 in gold which they could not get rid of. The China loan, it seems, went to the Earrings, and the death of the czar postponed the s40o,0o0,- 900 Russian loan. The German gov ernment now uses no Rothschild gold in new loans, and the Bank of France supplies Austria and Italy. It was to this country, therefore, that the Roths- childs looked with hope, and at no time during the furry would they have hesitated to advance the government of the United States $500, 100000 in gold at three per cent. The fact that a half per cent. higher rate was insisted upon by the Rothschilds and conceded by us is bringing Secretary Carlisle in for much adverse criticism. The mere flight of time makes the Rothschilds richer, but with $500, ,OO0,oO0 idle it has been going at snail's pace to them for many weeks. Wall street is just begin ming to realize this, and much disgust is expressed because our government is likely actually to free the Rothschilds from embarrassment. Disgust is ex- pressed because the secretary was so meek with them. Our government has actually freed the Rothschilds from em- barrassment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

AsToR's wALDoRF1AN. that gave the first John Jacob to the world, and the name of which will be hereafter borre by the heir of the greatest branch of the house of Astor. A memorial foun- tain is to be placed there and various local benefactions have already been made. The name of Astor is even now very great one in Waldorf and the small dignitaries of the place were on the point of organizing a festival in honor of the patron, which was to have been graced by the presence of Mr.. Astor this spring. But Mrs. Astor's death interfered with the plan.
 The eccentric little old man who totes MT. Astor's personal belongings about and does his best to be a body servant is Waldorflan specimen of humanity. Indeed there Is a large fac ,tion in Waldorf claiming to be related to the house of Astor through common descent, and the funny old Waldorian seems to have some such notion of him. self There is even movement in Wal dorf to have tho name of the place changed to Astor.
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to the highly sentimental variety, which failed for some mysterious reason to find liberal buyers. As a result, this merchandise is heaped up in wholesale warehouses to reappear next year as fresh stock and the latest style. New York is the headquarters for this sort of matter, and the only comfort in the situation is that in 1896 the cost of man. ufacture will be reduced to a minimum. The poor season is attributed to the growing lack of sentiment in American men and women. People seem to take certain pride in their cynical supe- riority to the emotion popularly asso- ciated with the distribution of valen- tines.
 Another reason for this years valen- tine dullness is an impression that these missives are not quite in good form. It is well-known fact that New Workers would cease eating if mastica- tion were ascertained to be unfashion- able. But as a matter of fact valen- tines are very much the vogue in Lon don, being sent by all the young peers to their fair acquaintances on very liberal scale.
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My Baby

was living skeleton; the doc tor said he was dying of Maras- mus and Indigestion. At Is months he weighed only seven pounds. Nothing strengthened or fattened him. l began using Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites, feed ing it to him and rubbing it into his body. He began to fatten and is now a beautiful dinpled, boy. The Emulsion seemed to supply the one thing needful.
 Mrs. KENYON WILLIAMS, May I,rSo4, Cave Springs, Ga. Similar letters from other mothers.
 Don't De persuaded to accept c substitntet Scott & Bowne, NY. All Druggists, 5oc and st.
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knowing that BARREL.
 Lord Rosebery is anxious to have our country speedily released from all financial plight. So ardent is this desire that his personal influence would be exerted with the Roths- childs to have speedy conces- sion in the gold stipulation made. The premier wishes. American support in the Canadian question. He is anx- ious to quiet the annexation fever by the inauguration of an imperial parlia- ment to meet in London annually. This parliament is to be elected by the Brit ish dependencies all over the world, but Rosebery's bold idea is to have the United States send delegates Thus, as he believes, would be laid the foun- dation of that federation of all English speaking nations, the establishment of which he fondly hopes will be the chief of his claims to the attention of posterity. This may seem to be wild dream, but Rosebery is dreaming it. Here is the origin of the extreme will ingness of the present British govern ment to do pretty nearly everything we ask. Friendliness to America is, it's motto. Hence the non-interference in Hawaii, and the British indorsement of the Monroe doctrine. The premier has beena little mortified that his schemes have been coldly received over here, and when Uncle Sam took the Rothschild barrel with it's Roseberry pendant and politely handed them back, he did not conceal his disappointment.
 
 American Millions in a German Town.
 One town in Germany has reason to raiosoa Oxay. tJ,a ro y,i1 tsiea ip uo1,1o af
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York, where W. W. Astor's growing importance abroad is fully understood. Mrs. Drayton, by the way, has an ex- hibit at the dog show. It is entered in the, name of well-known professional breeder, but will very likely be recog- nized in the silky little black poodle that belonged to one of her children. It is trick dog, lively and intelligent, and is liked by Mrs. Drayton because the children were fond of it. The ani- nal has been trained to sit at table on a high chair, which 1t never leaves during the meal. It is very likely to take prize.
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early as last De- c e rn Der. Ad- vance orders are usually placed in January, but W h e n la S t month e d e d 0 r d e r 8 were found to be dis a p p O i n t ing. This does not apply to t h e comics, which went off at a great rate, but
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
NR. JOHN P. SMITH,
Jonesboro, Tenn, Pleased, and Also Several of His Neighbors.

]. I have never used the Electropoiso regu- larly because of circumstances which rem dered the continued use of it incspvenient, but the single treatments that have taken have given satisfactory results.
 My daughter at the beginning of tlis past summer was greatly run down in flesh and exhausted in strength in consequence of work in school. She suffered with indi- gestion, and took regular course of treat ment with the most gratifying results.
 My niece visited here this summer, and was greatly reduced in flesh and had no ap. petite. She took course of treatrnent, gaining six pounds in weight, and then itl two weeks four more pounds. She seemed in perfect health--an appetite that was as- tonishing.
 Some of my neish bors have used the in- struinent, and as result of this three or four others have been purchased ip the town, and, so far as know all are pleased with the results obtained. Very truly,
 JOHN P. SMITH. Jonesboro, Tenn, Nov. 20, 1894!
 Rented four months for $10. Send for book of particulars, mailed free to any ad- dress.
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ty into the lm- n e d i a t e pre- Lenten period as are how being m a d e. " i t h barely a week left, a positively feverish. gayety has been shown. Dances are the order of the day, or rather, of the n i g h t. M r 8. Cornelius Van derbilt gives no less than five Driyate d nee &
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interested in the
 condition of our
 finances. T his would be in a measure explica- ble in view of his relationship by marriage to the h o u s @ of Rotllschild. But
 6nanciers inNew York have other re a & on S for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

New York real estate and that to W n IS Wal dorf. William Waldorf Aston will spend much of his time the& this year. The
 millionaire has just begun to take the' 'liveli- est interest in the little place
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Ladies' elegant muslin drawers 25c a pair at Ca heen's.
Ana Aa, .i Is.


 It was an old fashioned spelling class that is, the lttlo girls wero standing in a row. spelling and defining" and tho visitor was looking on.
 'Jowel," said the teacher, and one lit tic pink checked maid spelled it correctly and then gayo the definition, hGem. On that word it happened that the teach CT departed from her usual custom.
 How does a gem lookf' she asked What is n gom?''
 The little girl did not know The en- tire class looked puzzled Finally ono lassie frightened and raised her hand tri umphantly. When she was called on, she almost sang out" in tho excess of her zeal:
 "A littlo cake baked in gem pani"- Youths Companion.
 Marshal Ney. .th( braves1
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vicissitudes last week. She was out sl e i g hing with her brother very frequently, and even went in for other diver sions. s h e ap- pears to take pains to s h o W that her matri- m on ial misad- ventures h a V e no effect upon her socially. She is re gularly
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Mhs. phAnIoN Do' is regularly
 eho" hAhiDAi' asked to all the affairs to which the rest of the family go It is gossip that when the division respecting mourning for Mrs. w. w.. Astor took place, Mrs Drayton was in clined to sympathizc with William Wal dorf Astor.' but that gentleman, st1n11i
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

R O thschild had a n a g e n't i n
 this c ou n t ry throughout the rec e n t furry.
 He was a sub ordinate, not a man of note, as a 6nancier of standing would ve attracted too much atten- tion., This. agent wa 8 instructed to use every pos
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and Mrs. George Gould has four on hand. The Gould liveries are flying all over the metropolis. They are very flamboyant, and as poor Ward Nc Allister used to say, you can hear them coming. On the Monday before Lent all society will be dancing. There are eleven balls in town that night.
 Lent itself will probably be devoted to clothes and retrenchment. Society is cruelty expensive and Lent is gen erally recognized as. a breathing spell fbreconomy. Thus it is that the more fashionable families dismiss many of their lackeys during the forty days and cut of countless little luxuries. The Vanderbilts display rare good taste in doing the same. They are so rich that people of position could be easily put to confusion by their prodigality, and they considerably refrain from liberal ity that hurts the feelings of those less favored by Plutus.
 DAVID WECHsLER.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
The Valentine Failure.

That the valentine season this year would prove a failure was known as
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
Lord Rosebery's Interest.

It appears now that England's prime minister has from the start been deeply
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
THE GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
Why the Rothschilds Had to Ap-
 peal to Uncle Sam.
Rosebery's Rosy Dream-The Town of Waldorf and the Astors and Men- tion of Pre-LenteD Doings-
 The Valentino Failure.

ICoPYRIGHT, 1895. It has just leaked out in New York's financial circles that the shouse of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

A GENTS in every state on salary and com A mission. Agents making $25 10 $50 weekly. Eureka Chemical and Manufacturing Company, La Crosse. Wis. jan 25 3m
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A GENTS wanted or salesman desiring side n line 10 take orders by sample; staple seller; easily carried. We pay expenses and salary or commission and furnish samples on application. Address Lock Box 125, New York City. 1jyS su we fri 1y
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
HELP WANTED,

N EANTED-Gentleman or lady to sell Dobie's W Aluminium Coffee Economizer Fits any pot; saves one-third the coffee Arthur L. Dobe & Co.,, Grant building, Atlanta, Ga.
 1-12u. e- -.
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A GENTS-Make S5 daily. Marvellous iRyen- A tion. Retails 25 cents. Two to six sold in a house. Sample mailed free. Forshee & Maxim, Cincinnati, O. n16 sun-1y
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

ADIES, we will gladly tell you how you can h easily make SIS weekly quietly at your own home; position permanent Reply with Joliet, Ill.
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Pre.I.entcn Fever.

Never did New York society make such strenuous efforts to crowd festivi-
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FOR SALE.

.D IGGEST BARGAIN soUTH-I61- acre farm, ID eleven head of Jerseys and two of the best paying minerals. Chemist test of value. Kaolin, S15 per ton; baryta, $17.50 to SIS. U0 per ton. Write for information, samples of mineral and price. A. H. 1ulis. Tampa Sta- tion, Calhoun county, Ala. 24 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
Mrs. prayten.. Movements.

Mrs. Coleman Drayton lived very pleasantly during her divorce court
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

AGENTS wanted to handle $35 cash register; A something new; only men with good re f. erenees need apply; liberal commission. Mill Ter. yastine Manu acturfng Company. 72-ss Market street, Chicago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

See bargains tomorrow at Caheen's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
AGENTS WANTED.

----~-->->----~-------~-~ AGENTS wanted to represent the Interna- "A tional Building and Loan Institution, New Haven, Conn. also travelling agents to or an ize branches; loans made In every State.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
FOR RENT

COR RENT-1he finest .wo-story brick liver y ' stable Tn the c iy; must be seen to be ap- preciated; must be rented: make me an offer. J. D. Crosthwaite, 11st2 21si street.
 2 IT 2t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17

FOR SALE.
 .5Ox24o. Avenue II and 23d street. three houses, SS00 cash. A bargain.
 FOR RE NIT.
 2616 9th avenue, rooms, S1o; 2629 7th avenue, room g, $s; 22i3 9th avenue, rooms, S1o; handsome residence on south Highlands near 20th street. S25. 40-acre farm, 20 cleared, on macadamized road, 3l2 miles from court house, well watered, under fence, good house and barn; rent a10 per month. W. B. LEEDY & CO.,, 231m l14t2 N. 21st street.
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One town in Germany has reason to reioice over the rapid rise in. value of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
M lSCELLANEOuS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
 CE m psr 1000 for distributing circulars: trO.UU enclose 4c. New ork Advertising Association, New York city.
 FADES, Dr. vorsl's French Female Pills IL never faii safe and sure; sealed y1 %; particulars Ac. "L,o Aurum Medicine Com pany 55 State street, Chicago. Ill. su 1y tIHY do people complain of hard times, W when any woman or man can make from S5 to sIo day easily2 All have heard Of the wonderful success of the Climax Dish Wash 1T, yet many are apt to think they can't make money selling it-but anyone can make money, because every family wants one. one agent has made SAYS. 36 Tn tie last three mon ths, after paying ail expenses and at tending 10 regular business besides. You idon't have to canvass; soon people kno~y you have it for sale they send for Dish Washer. Address the Climax Manufacturing Co.,, 45 Starr avenue, Columbus, O., for par ticulsrs. dec 30-26t sun n w. RATLIFF, Contractor, Builder. Office U. Confederate Veteran headquarters. No. 1923l2 2d avenue. 2I I'm I CST-On 18th street, between 2d and sth IL avenues, pair gold spectacles. Liberal reward paid for same If left at Age Herald of- hce. deZl 1T j. u,HE- IGQSIE " 6,N6s1 z ufua NP NYEWIu
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CE m psr 1000 for distributing circulars: srO .UU enclose 4c. New ork Advertising Assoc ation, New York city.
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n w. RATLIFF, Contractor, Builder. Office U. Confederate Veteran headquarters. No. 1S23l2 2d avenue. 2T I'm
New-York tribune., 1895-10-13
AT ELLIS ISLAND.

When the ocean steamer arrives at her pier the
cabin passengers are first landed. and the onicers
then take their time about getting the Immigrants
on the ship and to the end OF the pier. where
small steamboat or barge is In waiting to convey
them and their BAGGAGE To ELLA Island. u Is gen.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-13

nent that their wants are urcareG for and that
they are compelled to live In a combination OF hltn
and squalor which would bid defiance to the worst
districts In the "slums OF many Of the largest
cities with these facts in mind the reporter made
a careful investigation OF the steerage accommoda-
tions on severa. OF the large steamers. and found
that on practically all Of them they as rule,
comfortable, while the food Is much better than the
emigrants. In the large majority OF cases are ac-
customed TO at home. The steerage arrangements
of the Campania among the best. and genera!
idea OF the Sleeping apartments. meals. service
medical attendance. etc, Is here given
The steerage quarters. which are situated on the
Sleeping apartments for the Accommodation OF some
hundred or eight hundred PASSENGERS. , mere
are separate paIaa eopes The i've apartments
for the use OF the two frs,-named classes are
equipped with from sixty to one hundred and ten
bertbs measuring 6lbx2Iz feet which built close
together and arranged In tiers OF TWO IN ne eenue
adjustable galvanized iron piping, thus preventing
the accumulation OF dirt so common IN the case OF
the old wooden berths. Each passenger is pro-
vided with clean straw mattress and heavy
rough blanket Each time the steamer reaches
port the old mattresses are burned and new ones
taken aboard while the bankers are thoroughly
washed and c.eansed before the return voyage
QUARTERS FOR MARRIED PEOPLE.
The quarters for married people are aft on the
lower deck in pocket" on either side OF the
vessel Each OF these pockets is divided into some
twenty saterooms. each containing from two to SIX
berths which are furnished in the way already de-
scrlbed All the forward steerages extend across
the entire width Of the deck. are approachaple py
two entrances and are we'll ventilated. The pock-
cts" which are confined to either the port or star
board side OF the vessel, are less roomy ana nave
only one entrance each.
The arrangements tor ventilation In the steerage
are exceptionally good this snip Besides the
ventilation obtained from the hatchways and the
large hue vent.ators new Ventliating attachmen'
has been placed upon each porthoie. II Is gen
erally necessary close the portho.es II the voy-
ars is nj all rough. This Is done by fastening d
heavv inch and half plate-glass cap over the hole
which !s In the light Just outside r.ta OF the gaSi
onenngs for ventilation. Each one Of these open
ings provided with cork so placed on tne s1s
wave strike the portfolio the force of the breaker
drives the cork into place c.osing the opsnnss iSa
ventilation until the water again retreats IN tne
nossible case of the glass breaking the portfolio IS
pprovded for further protection with heavy metal
lie cap called a dead light.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-13

in the early stages Of the voyage. this Is nothing IN
comparIson to the for;orn and disheVeIed appear
ance Of the as they near port TOT IL seems
10 be an unwritten law carried out almost 70 the
letter. that when these gowns go on they go on 10
stav and II Ia a rare exception for the Immigrants
70 remove any part OF their clothing even when
they retire for the night.
Said n passenger on the Csmpanla, speaking OF
n group of Italians: 81 never saw such fantastic
attire There were the men with their NO IL
clumsy hobnalled shoes. that might wei nave
been turned out by King Crispin himself In the iar
past and the women with their huge earrings 'he'r
varegated neckerchiefs and the plaid sha"ls' re-
semb,lng the Indian, when the Indian was IN MS
glory and had on his warpaint
once in A while Oriental comes over wearing
huge baggy trousers resembling In shape. II not IN
appearanca the modern boomer, and clad III snort
Jackets while others wear long flowing ropes.
Occasionally an Italian from Sicily or the noun
tain regions Of Italy embarks with dagger secreted
in his clothlng which IT Is his custom to carry Tor
prposes oc sefdefence. rather than for aggression
A little Englishman who disembarked from the
steamer New-York with the other steerage passen-
gers upon the arrival ot the big ship AT her pier
on September IS. the object OF much comment
and a great deal of curiosity on the part or his
fellow passengers. He was a bright little feIow'
New-York tribune., 1895-10-13
LIFE IN THE STEEkAGE.
HOW IMMIGRANTS TRAVEL ON THE
OCEAN STEAMERS.
cooD ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED ny MOST OF
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THE VARI-
o,-s CLASSES OF IMMIGRANTS 49, THE
ORDEAL THEY HAVE To STAND
AT ELLIS ISLAND - ANUS
ING INCIDES -

Life IN the steerage OF the big steamships that
CROSS and recross Atlantic with their cargoes OF
human freight Is a study well worth the attention
NJ others than the modern socologst. The mnging
together OF COO or 700 immigrants Of all ages. races
and colors in the steerage OF OF the big ocean
greyhounds presents spectacle that cannot fail to
be OF interest to every man. woman and even child
who is old enough to appreciate the mixture OF the
amusing grotesque and OF the sptefu in their novel
and ever-changing human panorama. The babel OF
languages the striking combinations Of dress, head
gear and ornaments the variety OF games and
amusements enjoyed by these immigrants. the su-
New-York tribune., 1895-10-13
4 USF FOR TRA nPS


From The kennebec Journal. -
The dilapidated and worse than useless CONDITION
OF many OF the s.gn boards on the country r1aus t
suggests solution OF the tramp problem riis
itch the tramp. a comparatively easy matter, sup,
ply him with paint pot and brush and then Ga 9eta'
n special policeman to drive him out OF the state,
compelling the vagrant 10 pace Off the miles anu
erect and paint sign boards at every cross roaus
This is only a suggestion, but the method proposed
would doubtless be effectual in disposing OF the
tramp anything short Of the stone yard that mas
yet been devised.