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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

ter-in-law Of the richest man in the
world, ''the King of the Kaffirs," Bar
ney Barnato. She Is probably paid
about $40 or $25 week. Her brother
in-law is estimated to be worth f3OO,-
100000, or something like that, and
Miss Eolbrook and her sister and
Barney" are on the best Of terms. he
paid for her education in London, and
Mrs. Barnato writes to her constantly.
Miss Holbrook has had wide expert
ence for the short time she has been
ON the stage. She has played In Africa
with an opera company, camping out on
the veldts; in Australia, New Zealand,
Tasmania, Fiji Islands and in England,
where last season, In "Claude Du VAL"
she was starred along with Arthur Rob-
ortS
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
DIDN'T NEED A DEED.
The Native Could Prove HE Right to
the Claim.


Within a few miles of the North Car
DINA State line l stopped at a poverty
stricken cabin to smoke pipe and chat
for few minutes with the tallest and
raggedest native / ever saw in the
South, says writer. 1t was evident
from the looks of things that he was at
hard-pan and below, and after some
general talk queried:
why don't you so at 1t and fix up
your cabin so as to make 1t comforta-
ble?"
1T does dock shaklety, and that's a
fact" he replied, "but I'm trying to sell
out, yo' see." -h
us that the reason you have no
crops?'
"Yes, that's the reason"
"And how much land do you own
here?"
wall, sab, I can't 'zactly say how
much, but powerful lot, / reckon"
'But don't you know where your
boundary lines begin and end?"
"They might begin down thar by the
creek and eand up thar by that big
/ tiCC, iiC ANpiiNN III TWILL ui Iouto.
"Your deed ought to show" said.
"Yes, but hain't got any deed"
Didn't you get n deed when you
bought this property"
mo, sah-no deed"
"Then how can you say you own it?''
"How kin l say, sah-how kin /
say?p he repeated. ''Why, sab, cum
long yere arter the wah and liked the
looks Of the place and squatted on it.
Since that time three different critters
hev cum up from jacksonville to hist
me off, and hev killed two and wound.
ed the t'other and held right on. If
that hain't ownin' the property then I'd
like to know! No, sab, i hain't got no
deed, but l hev got double barreled
shotgun, and l reckon thar won't be
any disputes about ownership when
find a critter who wants to buyw
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

nineteen years ago, MRS. SHERIDAN.
and is woman of fine manners and
attractive presence. Her home is
brick standing alone in square, and
the interior is cut up into queer cor
ners and full of interesting souvenirs
of her famous husband. There are
four children. No one has ever sue
ceeded in winning the heart of the
charming widow, and 1t is likely that
she will always be Mrs. Phil Sheridan
to the American Nation.
Mrs. John A. Logan has lovely old
fashioned home in the suburbs of the
city, and the house is In the center Of n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
Knew just How others Felt.

IL think the flavor Of pure cod liver
oil is very pleasant" said a citizen
"but my wife never can see me take
any without twisting up her face and
exclaiming: oh, the horrid stuff How
can you possibly like itr A few days
ago was In drug store when an old
school physician came in and asked for
a quart of castor oil. AS the druggist
poured the stun into measure the
doctor thrust one Of his fingers into the
stream of oil and transferred at least
n spoonful to his mouth. That's good
OIL said he, smacking his lips. Then
for a moment l knew just how my
wife feels when I smack my lips over
cod liver OIL"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

favor with ladies for use when shop
ping, for 1t registers every purchase
and adds automatically, so that the
shopper may know, at any moment,
just how much he or she has expended.
The knob at the top is pressed down
when an amount is to be registered,
every pressure Of it ringing up" FIVE
cents. Five pressures, therefore, reg
listers twenty-five cents, and so on. The
dollars are added up automatically.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
Giving Him a Pointer.

He was lively fellow and fond Of
her, but 1t didn't occur to him that q
girl expected something else besides
going to places and having fun all the
time. ~
Anything on hand this evening p
he asked, coming breezily In for the
sixth time that week.
"Well, no." she replied -hesltatingly,
as she looked down at her empty fin
gers.-Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
announcement.

The French are seldom at loss for q
reply, no matter how far they may be
pushed into corner.
A young man applied for situation
in the household of lady whose sum-
mer home was not far from Paris.
But" said she, In reply to his re-
quest, II have brought all my servants
with me. I have nothing for you to
do"
"Ah, madame" replied the young
Frenchman, in a modest tone. III you
did but know how very little work Il
would take to occupy mel
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
HAZEN S. PINGREE.
The Famous Maror Whom Detroit Re-
Gently Reelected.

Hazen S. Pingree, of Detroit, is prob
ably the most famous Mayor in the Uni
ted States. For six years he has filled
the chief municipal chair in the Michl-
gan metropolis. The country at large
knows Pingree best from the fact that
he originated the idea Of city potato
patches for the poor. 1t is needless to
say that he was ridiculed from the At
lantic to the Pacific; every one remen-
bers how the press treated the sub
ject. But Pingree never wavered. The
potato patches were cultivated and the
poor are still blessing the mayor for it.
So successful was the Detroit plan that
II has since been adopted by other cit
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

hopes Of many fair
W o IN en-, whose
names are known
over the Union.
Perhaps the best
known of the wom-
en- In Washington
is Mrs. Blaine, the
widow of the late
Secretary Of State
u n d er President
Harrison. II e r
hanna te N largo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
Not Likely.

Elsie-Yes, dear. my husband Is a
doctor, and lovely fellow, but he is
awfully absent-minded.
Ada--Indeed!
Elsie-Only fancy. During the mar
rage ceremony, when he gave me the
ring, he felt my pulse and asked me to
put out my tongue.
Ada-well, he won't do the latter
again.-Tit-Bits.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
IuxaIuable-

Mrs. Witherby-What great aid Mr.
Van Wicket must have been Mt your
reception.
Mrs. Won Blumer-Indeed he was.
Mrs. Witherby-I understand that he
introduced You to most OF your guests.
Truth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

Johnson, as Miss Lane, was the fair
mistress of the White House under the
administration of her uncle, Buchanan.
She lives almost alone, having no one
with her. except a niece.
Perhaps Mrs. Phil Sheridan is one of
the pretticst of the young widows at
the capital. She is tall woman with
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
Not Iuterestetl.

They were telling of books that they
had read, and the man with the fore
head asked what the other thought of
''The Origin Of the Species"
The other said he hadn't read It 'Tn
fact" he added, ''Im not interested In
financial subjects" Boston Transcript.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

1ffsN' Din f1s17' IOIfC 10 f"fFS
brick on a fashionable avenue, and It's
interior is furnished in handsome style
with warmth and luxury. Mrs. Beale,
who was Hattie Blaine, spends most
of her time with her mother, and young
James Blaine, who is law student at
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

She likes America. But Africa, to her
mind, Is the coming continent. Moth
ing can beat it. However, she likes
this country well enough to have made
arrangements to stay here two years
anyway.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
A Forecast.

'There, think this is the best way
10 put 1t: Dear Mrs. McCollrub, we
are very sorry we cannot accept your
kind invitation for Wednesday even
ing, as our grandpa is dying and will
be buried on Saturday.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

a slight, graceful
figure. dark hair
combed back from
a high brow, brown
eyes, and a small
head well poised OH
a straight pair of
shoulders. She is
slender and youth
full in appearance,
being a child when
married, a b o u t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
A POCKET CASH REGISTER.
One of the Latest and Most COnven
lent Little Novelties.

The accompanying illustration repre-
sents very neat and useful little de-
vice, by means Of which one may keep
an accurate account of small expenses.
As may be seen from the cut, the de-
vice is just like watch, and may be
worn as watch is. 1t Is sure to find
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

big yard full of flowers. In one part
of the house is a hall full of medals,
flags, and hundreds of other souvenirs
of the dead statesman, and 1t Is veri-
table treasure house. Mrs. Logan Is u
handsome woman, with a fine, intellec-
tual face and wealth of gray hair,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
BARNATO's SIsTER-IN-LAw.
She Has Part in a Coming Opera Nov
Playing in This Country.

Playing in This Country.
There is pretty girl, who has snap
ping black eyes that light up well
moulded features, who Is just now play.
ing a small part, very small part, at
that, In one Of the comic operas run
ming at a New York theater. She
dances a Spanish fling and sings In q
sweet but light soprano voice In a
quintet. / believe she has two or three
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

watts-"Do you think man can be
Christian on dollar day?" Potts
II don't nee how he can AFFORD to be
anything else" --Indianapolis Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

When It IL No Longer suur.
1t Is difficult to determine at Just
what stage Of Its life the popular song'
IL really popular.-Philadelphia Rec.
ord.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

Dried sunfiower blossoms are eaten
by the poorer natives in Bombay and
Bengal twice a day. 81
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

lines to speak also. Her main occupa-
ton In the opera is to stand around In
picturesque costumes and striking
poses and look pretty, in all of which
she Is eminently successful.
This young lady Is Miss Alice Hol-
brook. More than that, she is the SIS
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21

There Is nothing new under the sun,
but the New Woman is making blum
ct It
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
SOME NOTED WIDOWS.
wELL-kNoWN WOMEN WHO LIVE
AT WASHINGTON.

Society Has No Attractions for Mrs.
James G. Biaine-Mrs. Nellie Grant
sartoris, Mrs. Harriet Lane john
son, and Mrs. Phil Sheridan.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-21
NIouv VINO Arc Iutcre.tinu.

Many Who Are Interesting.
Washington is not the only Mecca
toward which the eyes of all the politi-
clans turn. but 1t is the goal of the
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

MT. Sumter Mays Ball is the guest during the Christmas holidays of MT. Eugene Kelley of New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

The entertainment given Monday even ing by Zamora temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles, Mystic Shrine. was a charming success. It was given in the handsome rooms of the Mystic Shriners, over the First National bank, and was in honor of MT. George w. Burns of Cincin- nati Many guests enjoyed the generous hospitality of the Shriners. Hoskings orchestra furnished the music for danc-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(A1l items of social interest will be gladly no,ed in these columus if sent to Mrs. Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South High lands. Telephone 9SS)
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

MT. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell of Bain- bridge are spending the holidays with MT and Mrs Charles O. Locke.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

ing, and delightful refreshments were served at midnight 4 weil-nlled punch bowl contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Messrs. w. J. Pearee, W. B. Phillips, A. w Miller, A. J. Camp. J. L. Meade and Walter Ransom had charge of the reception, and spared neither troii- ble TOT expense to make it delightful occasion.
 The approaching marriage of MT. ". B. Ryder, formerly superintendent of the Georgia Pacific division of the Southern railway, and Miss Lucie Winston of Char lotte, N. C., is announced. It will occur February 5, at Charlotte. N. C. In Br- mingham the former home of MT. Ryder. there are scores of friends who feel pro found interest in his future. and rejoice to learn of his coming happiness.
 
 The meeting of the board of managers of the Charity hospital. which was called for tomorrow, has been deferred until the first Thursday in January. at 10 o'clock sharp. Every member is earnestly re- quested to be present, as business of inn portance is to be considered. The meet ing will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. w. Bush, on Park avenue.
 
 It will be gratifying to the hosts of friends of Mir Arthur Crowder to learn that he is much better. and will be able
 
 is one of the most popular young gentle men of Birmingham-of Alabama--and deserVedly so, and his recent indisposi- ton has been greatly deplored by his many friends.
 Last Sunday morning Rev MT Fitz- simons preached upon the subject of Diocesan Missions" and in closing his sermon he paid this eloquent tribute to the Rt. Rev. R. H. Wilmer senior bishop of Alabama: "Our beloved spiritual head prince among men. peerless among bishops. endeared by joy, vicissitude and war identified by sacra mental bond-in his old age, grieves over the condition of missions. and asks this church to help him. I think I hear a voice from another world pleading for the SaVior's work. My people will do their duty. Standing as he does upon the brink of that river which divides the two worlds, 1t behooves us to send him this message Of loyalty and devotion"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Tonight will be the annual gala night of the Second Presbyterian Sunday school. Avenue c, between Tenth and Eleventh streets-bringing their gifts for the Orphans home at Talladega and receiving gifts from their friends. The public is invited to attend and will be made welcome. Any gifts of money or clothing or articles of use in making clothing will be gladly received. No col lection will be taken, as this is free will offering. The exercises will be opened with a delightful musical enter tainment by the school, cantata well sung and we'll directed
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

Do not these times justify you in saving the 25 cents? If so, buy a dollar bottle of whisky for 75 cents.
 H. BARNARD,
 2O9 and 2ll 18th Street. Open until 9:3O D. m. 1o-12-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25
Presence of Mind.
11-12-tf

Weary Watkins-Wot's de matter, pard nerP Did she throw water in yer faceP
 Hungry Huggins-Only on mo face, only on me face had the presence of mind to shut me mouth when l seen it coming. g.-Indianapolis Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

Office Stationery, Pens, Inks, Pencils, etc. Robert & Sons, 1909 2d avenue. I2-22-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

Alwaysin season, always up with the procession, always accommodating and always give you the best in the mar ket at the Metropolitan bar.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25
GO TO
12-13-tf

Solomon & Lewis, the pioneers in their line, for finest wines and liquors for the holidays.
 12-20-5t
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

The Daily State Herald, only $6 per annum. or 50 cents per month, for 1896. I2-25-IW
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-25

Dr. Burr Ferguson returned few days ago from New York, where he Is pursuing his medical studies, to spend the holidays with his parents, Gen. and Mrs. Fred s. Ferguson.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05
THE STAGE.

ANNIE BoYD, whose last engagement
vas in THE Prodigal Daughter" at
the American theater, New York, has
been married to George johnson, a
iry goods man, and has retired from
the stage.
MEN AND MONEY" is the title Of q
four-act melodrama by Duncan b. Har-
rison, which may be produced the COM
ing spring The piece is said to contain
a big sensational effect, which has
been patented by Mr.. Harrison.
DELLA Fox in The Little Trooper"
gets one of her heartiest laughs from
the audience on the strength of her
plumpness. She dons troopers uni
form as a disguise. Her husband meets
her, stares at the close-fitting unmen-
tionables, and shouts: Take them
Off" to which Miss Fox replies: "Not
just yet; had too much trouble to get
them on"
"PRINcE Pro TEN" will start on q
tour of the country soon under the
management of Mr.. Charles Robbins,
Of Boston. Fred Lennox and Josie
Sadler will be joint stars, and a COM
pany has been organized In support.
The piece will be changed back into
two acts, much of the old music will lie
restored and things will be made las
merry as possible.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05
THE TREASURY RESERVE
RspidIy Fading Awsy-f Congress Docs
Not Soon Act The President VIII Direct
the Hssue OF Hunderd Millions of Dol
lars In Bonds.


Not Soon Act the President win Direct
the fssuc of Hunderd Millions OF Dol
lars In Bonds.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-The treasury
gold reserve was reduced yesterday By
Withdrawals st several subtrcasuries
10 s44 4,551, ,3S2s7.
Rumors as to what the president and
Secretary Carlisle intended to do were
plentiful, but no official announcement
was gwen out. No preparations are
being made for bond issue, and none
will be made until the president is con-
viuced that congress will not respond
TO his appeal for financial aid.
Unless congress responds quickly to
the presidents suggestion he will. in
the exercise Of his discretion under
the resumption act, direct the issue of
500, 900, 900 bonds. Under this act
there are three kinds of bonds he may
issue, viz: Five-per-ccnt. bonds, which
run ten years; 41f-pcr-cent. bonds,
which run fifteen years, and 4-per-cent
bonds, which run thirty years.
AS the president in his recent mes
sage favored fifty-year bonds, the gem
eral belief in official circles is that, il
bonds are issued under the resumption
act, they will be 4-per-cent. bonds to
run thirty wears.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05

and quick. gianciAg eyer. her nitnbie,
springy walk. her merry wit and repartec
oil indicate that she, too, 10 very tired
invalid.
But think that Miss Ruth is gaining
strength, for she went out on the gulf
today to fish for groupcfs and while tho
billows heaved so did she In kindred SYM
pathy-weh, they all heavei except Miss
Gussie Grady, and the only reason she
did not was because she did not go. Sen
sible girl and sensible mother. They took
an immense lunch aloPg but never touch
cd It, Henry Grady, jf., said he had
heard that the way to prevent sea sick
ness was to fill the stomach and keep On
filling it, and SO he put away two grape
fruit, half dozen apples, a can of potted
ham, six rolls Of breed, one box Of sar-
dimes, some more ham and pickles and
olives, ETC., ad infnitum. They took
along much fishing tackle, but none of the
party wet a line. Most Of them laid
down la the boat and groaned and lament
cd their condition and swore of from ever
hunting for groupers again. A couple of
handsome young men, who are so-called
invalids, from st. Louis played satellites
to the girls, and out of reciprocal courtesy
heaved when they heaved. The boat was
away out six miles in the gulf and was
preparing to anchor when the scene be-
gan. The poor captain was distressed and
alarmed. Eight heaving invalids and no
help. They were sick-awful sick. Some
Of them laid down In the boat and groan-
ed. "Oh, my! Good Lord, help US! Please,
captain, take US home! Oh, my poor
mother, will 1 ever see her again?" A
beautiful youg widow exclaimed, in her
agony, "Oh, my darling child. 1 will
never go off and leave her again" Quick
ly the captain shifted his sails and steer
ed for the harbor. By this time the
empty passengers were chilled. for it was
cold and getting colder. The young men
gallantly took off their coats and covered
the girls with them. Then they took the
green gulf shakes and trembled-all ex-
cept Henry, who unbuckled his belt and
went TO eating again. By and by they
reached the placid waters of the harbor
and began to rally their perturbed spirits.
The good ship shot like an arrow through
the pass and all sail was spread for the
home stretch. Just before landing the
female tongues assumed their normal con-
dition and their faces assumed q sickly
smile, and they all agreed to keep the
affair a dead secret, and made the cap
tain promise not to tell. But murder will
out, and l have related it just as it was
told to me. 1t was an awful time and
has completely paralyged the grouper
industry in this region.
BILL AMP.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05
SENATOR lExOW INDIGNANT
At the Tenor OF Communication from DIR.
Pxrkhurst and Others.


ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. $I.-Prior TO
the opening of the senate yesterday
morning Il. Franklin Webb presented
Senator Lexow the letter published in
the morning papers signed by DIR.
Parkhurst and others, asking further
delay in the hearing on the New York
city police reform bills. Senator
Lexow received the messenger, but ex-
pressed himself in highly indignant
language at the tone of the commune
cation.
81 have seen the letter in the papers, :"
he said. land 1t is the most damnable
piece of insolence l ever saw any
where They say the notice was too
short. l am ready to cross swords
with them on five minutes notice.
I'm sick and tired of this whole gang
and I'll let them know it, too. If they
get hearing now 1t will be with an
other chairman. for l won't sit"
Senator Cantor, who stood by. said:
"You | will of course present this COM
munication to the committee
''lll present it to the senate re-
torted Senator Lexow, land We'll meet
and decide in committee what to do"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05
HOLIDAYS.

sTuR Feast Of the Supreme Being"
was q holiday established by the French
convention for June 8, 1T94.
EVERY Saturday afternoon Is legal
holiday in New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Maryland.
NEW YEARS day is legal holiday In
all the states but Massachusetts,, New
Hampshire and Rhode Island.
FAST days, whenever appointed BY
the president of the United States. are
legal holidays in all the states
THE greatest celebration Of the Feast
of Tabernacles was held s. c. 1904, at
the dedication of Solomon's Temple.
BANK holidays In Scotland are New
Years day, Christmas day, Good Fri.
day and the first Mondays in May and
August.
THE Jewish feasts, those Of Taber.
nacles, oc Pentecost, OF Trumpets and
Passover, were instituted by Moses, h
q. 1890
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-05
BEFORE THE REVOLUTION.

The doctor carried bis own medicines
and himself fxed the enormous doses
then given. Every spring he dosed his
patients with huge portions Of salts and
SIENNA, of rhubarb and mamma.
PRIVATE houses were lighted with
tallow candles; public halls and the
salons of the wealthy with candles o.
wax, and at regular intervals servant
made the rounds with pair Of snuffers
BoARDING-scHooL boys were marched
TO church with pen, ink and paper, to
take down the heads of the minister :
sermon and give an account OF the dis
course at evening prayers in the school.
PLAYERS were detoted in Boston
and had made only one or two attempts
to perform in the town. The first the.
ater was styled the New Exhibition
Room" and the first play 'sMoral
Lecture in Fits" or ''acts."
In Virginia six shillings made dol.
lar; in New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Del.
aware and Maryland, seven skillings
and six pence; in New York and North
Carolina, eight shillings; In South Car
olina and Georgia, four shillfhgs and
- f~