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The advocate., 1896-09-30
Rules for the Napkin.

There is a good deal Of uncertainty as
to whether it is or is not the thing to
fold a napkin after formal meal. If one
is staying in the house and knows that
napkin rings are in use, it seems q
reflection upon that custom to fling the
napkin down in an untidy heap. An
elegantly appointed table deserves better
treatment, even at the end of the meal,
than those disheveled piles Of drspery,
too. Therefore, it always seems fittest
to simply half fold the napkin, and not
attract attention to it either by one OBJ
trusive habit or the other.-GOOd House
keeping.
The advocate., 1896-09-30
Grape and Apple Jelly.

Take three quarts Of Concord grapes,
picked from the stems; one dozen tart
apples, quartered and cOred, without
pairing; three pints Of water, Put all in
preserving kettle and let boil until the
spples are soft, then pour in bag and
squeeze out all the juice. Boil one pint
OF juice with one pint Of granulsted
sugar at a time, and as quickly as possible.
You will have very nice jelly that will
retain it's shape when turned out Of the
tumbler. The grapes should not be
very ripe. A good way to try when
jelly is done, is to drop a little on the
thumb nail, and il it does not spread it
is done.
The advocate., 1896-09-30
About Health and Home Matters.


Tea, as q substitute for food, Is play
ing havoc with the peoples health.
Hay fever may be much relieved by
using fine dry salt, like snuff. Try it.
NRuseous physic may be given to
children without trouble by previously
letting them suck peppermint lozenQe,
a piece Of alum, or a bit OF orange peel.
To prevent a bruise from discoloring
apply Immediately hot water, or, if that
is not at hand, mOisten some dry starch
with cold water and cover the bruised
place.
A strengthening hair wash is the
following; One ounce OF tincture Of
oanthsrides, one ounce and a half Of
olive oil, and one ounce Of rosemary.
Shake these ingredients together
thoroughly, and apply to the roots Of the
hair with a small piece Of sponge. One
or tWO applications week should be
sufficient In ordinary cases.
Raisins, dates and chocolate tablets
are all good sustsiners for a days tramp
or days run on wheels A country
physician who finds himself obliged
often to be oblivious TO, meal-times says
that he finds the compressed chocolate
cakes, easily carried and easily nibbled,
his food salvation over and over again in
the course OF the year.
The effects OF hAir-dys are more in
furious than is, perhaps, generally known.
1t is frequently responsible for head
aches, nervousness Pnd general debility,
and in some cases has been known to
induce q form OF hysteriS which has
fatally affected the patient, and beenthe
foundation Of q lifelong disease. In one
case which came under the notice of a
celebrated doctor, hsir-dye produced "a
most distressing melancholis. The
patient, who was alady of some celebrity,
sank gradually under the effects, and it
was only by drastic measures-frequent
bathing and violent gymnastics-that she
eventually recovered. Many doctors are
OF the opinion that hair.dYe has a
deteriorating effect on the brain, and in
Paris one Of the principal insurance
offices has refused TO insure people who
dye their hair.
Almost every child in China has fan
Oiita own. Thsy are the playshiass OG
The advocate., 1896-09-30
Twenty Women Lighthouse Keepers.

An official list of women who are light
house keepers, which the government
has furnished, shows that there are
twenty OF them in all. Some Of the light
houses which they take care of are at Rob
in's Reef, New York harbor; Stony Point,
on the Hudson river; Elk Neck, Md;
Biloxi, Miss. Port Pontohartrain, New
Orleans; Pass Manche, Pontchstouls,
La; Hsrbor Springs, Mich; Point Piuos,
CAL, and Santa Cruz, CAL The most
famous Of all these sturdy women IL
Ida Wilson miss Lewis) who is in
charge of the lighthouse at Lime Rock,
Newport, r. l., but Ida Lewis is not the
only heroine Of the lighthouse service,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
A Wild Report Denied.

London, Jan. 21.-The- Brazilian lega- tion here denies the story printed by the Prensa of Buenos Ayres to the effect that Dr. Carvalho, Brazilian minister of for eign affairs, would demand from Great Britain the immediate restitution of the island of Trinidad, off the coast of Brazil, which was recently occupied by the Brit ish and which Brazil claims is her ter ritory. The Prensa stated that in the event of the demand being refused d.plo- matic relations between Brazil and Great Britain would probably be disrupted. It was stated at the consulate that al- though Brazil declines to arbitrate the question of the ownership of the island the negotiations to decide the question would be continued
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The Right Hon. George ]. Goschen Says the Flying Squadron Doesn't Intend to
 Fly Anywhere

London, Jan. 21.-The Rt Hon. George J. Goschen, first lord of tie admiralty, made a speech at Crinstead today, in the course of which he said he wished to dissipate the alarming rumors that were in circulation. Referring to the flying squadron, hesaid it was intended for use in any emergency in any direction. It would go to Berehaven without taking sealed or other orders except to proceed 10 that place and wait instructions. The squadron was not intended as a menace to any country nor was 1t destined tor any particular quarter of the world. It would be used as other squadrons have been used. Mir Goschen appealed to the public if they heard that the squadron had been ordered anywhere not to imag- inc that 1t h1d been sent to menace any body. The disposal of the squadron could not be guided by political consideration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
PERSONAL.

MT G. A. Sheeley lately of Gadsden, is in the city.
 Hon. James Crook of Jacksonville is at the Hotel Morris.
 MT. J. l.. Burnett of Gadsden is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 MT. John s. Winston, Jr, of Gunters- vile is at the Metropolitan.
 David l.. Martin, Esq, of Nashville was among yesterdays arrivals at the Hotel Morris.
 Messrs. J. c. Harris and c. B. Ashe, prominent citizens of Sheffield, are at the Hotel Morris.
 D. P. Bestor, prominent Mobilian, ar rived in the city yesterday, and is a guest of the Hotel Morris.
 Dr. Moseley received a telegram from MT. W. F. Aldrich stating that he would leave Washington last night for Birmng- ham, to be present at the meeting of the state republican executive committee.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Canister shoes, for thirty days. I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. I am the only house In the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals.-W. H. Will liamson, Wyoming. Ill.,; John Jones, New Orleans; M. M. Warren, Chattanooga; Henry McCally, University of Alabama; R. E. Mcintyre Jasper; B. T. Wiggs, St. Louis; Arthur Drought, Cincinnati; J. s. Coxey, Massillon, O.: A. s. Johnson, Nashville; Robert Jemison, city; J. H. Conway. Baltimore; E. J. Patterson, Att lanta; B. M. Schermerhorn, Philadelphia; E. w. Hall, Baltimore; B. Layton and wife, F. w. Smartt Quincy. Ill.,; F. H. Patterson, Carry, Pa.; E. B. Hampstead and wife, Chicago; J. w. Thornton, Gin cinnati; H. F. Holmes, Chattanooga; H. c. Fisher, New York; J. s. Doyle, Knox vile; s. M. Candle, Philadelphia; J. w. Finch, Cincinnati: M. M. Warren Chat tanooga; c. A. Haugh, Atlanta; J. w. Grayson, Gurley, Ala; G. w. Mathers. New York; Thomas Walker, Florida; G. D. Smith, New York; E. W. Long, Nash vile; F. T. Brown, Cincinnati; c. E. Griggs. Atlanta; R. M. Troy, Montgom-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
TERSELY TOLD.

The city prison is again full of prison- CTS. They had eighty-six registered on the jail docket last night. Fifteen of these are women and it is said that they are dead expense to the city.
 Rehearsals for the opera Elisa" will take place at the Jefferson Volunteers armory for the next four days as follows Ladies, 10 a. m. and p. m.; gentlemen 8 p. m. Gentlemen who have promised the ladies of the Advent Guild to partici- pate are urgently requested to report for rehearsal tonight
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Banister shoes. for thirty days. buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semkannual assignee sale shoe men. I am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 90 e nts on the dollar for shoes. T. c. Kir,Sr
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
ANNIsToN.
The Honor Bestowed Upon Mr. Knoz
 Pleases His Friends.

The Honor Bestowed Upon Mir. Knox
 Pleases His Friends.
 Anniston, Jan. 21.-(Special)-The Cal houn County Medical society held its quarterly meeting here today. Among other important business transacted was the annual election of officers, which re- suited as follows: Dr. John M White side of Oxford, president; Dr. w. W. Lit- tie of Piedmont, vice-president; pr. w. H. Bell of Oxford, secretary; Dr. w. H. Kinnebrew of Piedmont, censor Dr. J. c. LeGrand had all of the out -of-town physicians to dinner with him at his eie- gant and hospitable home on Marvin Hill. The spread was bountifui and delicious one and the event was of great pleasure to both host and guests.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anniston Banking and Loan com pany was held this morning and the fol- lowing directors elected: Messrs Thomas l.. Houser, Archibald Henderson, A. w. Bell, J. J. Wiilett, M. B. Wellborn, W. l.. McCaa and S. L. Crook. M B. Wellborn was elected president and Thomas L. Houser vice-president This institu- tion has just paid 7k per cent dividend out of the earnings for the past nine months.
 The stockholders of the oxford Lake line held their annual meeting and elec- ton yesterday afternoon. The directors selected were Messrs. Howard w. Sexton. R. P. Thomson, w. c. Gray. J. s. Kelly, E. H. Hanna, John B. Rees and F. M. flight. The directors then elected How ard W. Sexton president and general manager. R. P. Thomson vice-pres ident aud John B. Rees secretary and treas urer.
 They were re-elections with one or two exceptions in each case. in both compa- nies.
 Rev. J. w. Duncan. pastor of tn. Ox- anna Cumberland Presbyterian church, has resigned that position . order to enter regularly upon evangelisic work. His successor will be chosen at ancs.
 Mrs French-Sl1eldon, bril] ar. Eng lishwoman. who has attained world
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
The Globe Is Angry.

London. Jan. 21.-The Globe this after noon comments angrily on the letter of the United States Venezuelan commis- sion suggesting that Great Britain and Venezuela be invited to submit to the commission all of the evidence in their possession. The Globe says: Great Britain will never allow this monstrous claim to determine the territory of a British colony within it's Jurisdiction. No power could admit 1t except at the close of long and disastrous war. Were such a demand made by any other power our only reply would be to hand It's ambas- sador his passports and mobolize the feet Will those pernicious commits sioners undertake to answer for the effect upon their own countrymen of forcing the premier to snub the Ameri- can secretary of state?"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Justice Field Won't Resign.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Associate Jus tice Stephen J. Field of the United States supreme court, in regard to whose retire ment perennial rumors have been pub- lished for many years, authorized de- nial of the latest statement to that ef- feet, which was published this morning. The venerable jurist says:
 "Of course a man at my time of life might retire from the bench at any time. If my health should not permit me to at itate to leave the bench. but so long as I can attend to these duties with ease have no intention of retiring"
 Born in 1916 and appointed to the su- preme court by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Justice Field has long since passed the limit emitting him to retire on full pay whenever he so desired. Only Chief Jus tice Marshall and Justice Storey have ex- ceeded him in length of service, and they only by few months
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Bishop Haygood's Funeral.

Augusta, Ga, Jan. H.-A special to the Chronicle from Oxford. Ga., says: The funeral of Bishop Atticus c. Haygood took place today. Bishop w. w. Dun- can of South Carolina preached the ser mon. Bishop R. K. Hargrove also as- sisted. Floral tributes were very num- erous and costly. Bishop Williams of the African Methodist Episcopal church, south, read a tribute in behalf of the colored race at the open grave, and a touching incident was the singing of popular hymns by the colored chorus choir of Oxford while the grave was be- ing filled. Resolutions passed by the Baptist ministers of Atlanta were read by Rev. Henry Mcdonald, who also of fered up a prayer at the conclusion of the services in the church. People of all denominations were present to pay last tribute to the distinguished Methodist divine
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Hector D. Lane Heard From.

Memphis, Jan. 21.-The Cotton Plant CTS association held it's first session this morning and effected a temporary organ ization. There were 800 delegates pres ent rom Tennessee. Alabama, Mississip- Pl. Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia and Florida. Commissioners of agriculture from Mississippi, Arkansas and Louis lana took part in the proceedings. The morning session was devoted to hearing the address of Hector D. Lane who urged that with a cotton crop no greater than 100000 bales the United States could dictate prices to the world. The convention will close this evening
 At the close of his speech the commit tee on resolutions announced Its readi- ness to report, and did so. The preamble recites the evil consequences of overpro- ductiop and unsystematic marketing of the cotton crop, and resolves That we call the attention of southern cotton growers to the fact that they are masters of the situation. The crop of 1895 being less than 7,000, 900 bales, renders 1t entire ly feasible, by a further reasonable re- duction of acreage during the present year. to materially advance the value of cotton and thus insure a safe and sub- stantial profit that cannot fail to bring increased prosperity to the south, not only as the immediate result of such profit. but by enhancing the value of our lands and turning hither the tide of im- migration much needed for the develop ment of the great natural resources Of this favored section.
 We earnestly urge all producers of cotton to take advantage of this golden opportunity and to continue the wise policy adopted during the past season of making the south self-supporting by first producing an abundant supply of corn, hay, meat and other like commodities, for home consumption-decreas the cotton acreage still further for the mat ter of prime importance. thus guarding against the dangers of overproduction and leaving the cotton as surplus crop"
 Other resolutions were reported and adopted, making the American Cotton Growers association permanent, in- structing the president and the executive committee to move energetically against every disposition to increase the acreage, and providing for permanent officers from each cotton growing state.
 A committee to formulate an address to the agriculturists was also appointed to prepare and promulgate 1t, after which the convention adjourned sine die.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22

wide reputation as an explorer and au- thor, will lecture here Friday evening for the benefit of the Afro-Alabama Cot ton Mill company.
 Anniston was delighted today to hear thai her gifted young son, Hon. John B. Knox, had been unanimously elected to the ohairma nship of the democratic state executive committee, and there is little doubt that in honoring him the committed has not only honored itself and the party, but has acted very wisely. position, being popular. brainy, experi- enced and wonderfully. cool under the most exciting conditions.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Allison Succeeds H mself.

Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 21.-In both houses of the legislature tonight ballots were taken for the United States sena- tor. In the senate Allison received all the republican votes AZ and Judge w I. Babb received the six democratic votes. Two were absent-one democrat and one republican. In the house Allison re- ceived "A Babb 19 and Frank Q. Stuart, populist, 1.
 Tomorrow at noon the house will meet in joint session, and the ballot will be repeated there. The president will then declare Allison elected, and the certificate will be signed in the presence of the as- Sembly,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
MT. Chamberlain's Speech.

London, Jan. 21.-The Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, delivered a speech tonight al "a banquet given by the natives of Queens land residing in or visiting London. He referred to the solidarity of the imperial sentiment which made it impossible for blow to be struck or chord sounded in the most distant part of the empire with out it's being re-echoed in every part of her majestys dominion. Great Britain, he said, had been guilty of many sins of omission and commission toward her col onies. Still she alone among the nations of the earth had been able to establish and maintain colonies in all parts of the world. few weeks ago, he added, Great Britain seemed to stand alone, surround ed by jealous competitors, and was as- sailed with altogether unexpected hos tility. Long standing differences ap- peared to suddenly come to head and assumed threatening proportions. The quarters from which she might have looked for friendship and considera tion confronted her instead with suspicion and even hate. England had to recog- nize that her success, however legiti- mate, was imputed as a crime; that her love of peace was taken as a sign of weakness, and her indifference to for eign criticism as an invitation to insult. He regretted to be forced to admit that such feelings existed, but rejoiced see ing that they did exist. that they had found expression. No better service had ever been done the nation. for 1t had en- abled her to show her face to the world. England, while resolute to fulfill her ob- legations, was equally determined to maintain her rights. (Cheers) England if isolated, stood here in the strength of her own resources. In the firm resolution of her people, without respect to party and in the abundant loyalty of her chil- dren from one end of the empire to the other. At the conclusion of his speech MT. Chamberlain was heartily cheered and applauded.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
The Dem ocrat Seated.

Washington, Jan. N.-The senate to- day confirmed the nomination of Chief Engineer George w. Melville to be en- gineer-in-chief and chief of the bureau of steam engineering of the navy de- partnent, with the rank of commodore
 House committee on elections No. 2, MT. Johnson of Indiana chairman, to- day decided the contested election case of Campbell against Miner from the Ninth New York district, in favor of MT. Miner the sitting member. The report was unanimous.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
The Barber Law Void.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 21.-Division No. 2 of the supreme court this morning declared the anti-Sunday barber law void. Judge Burgess, who wrote the opinion, held that the law was special legislation and In conflict with the con- stitution because a general law would cover the case. The opinion IS concurred in by all the judges. The case was ap- pealed from St. Louis. and the decision knocks out the Lancaster" law
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Queen Kiilers Acquitted.

Yokohama, Jan. 21.-The trial of Gen. eral Muieraua, formerly the Japanese minister to Corea, and others. charged with complicity in the coup at Zeoul last October, which resulted in the murder of the Queen of Corea, has ended All of the accused were acquitted, the evidence being insufficient to convict them of eith- CT direct or indirect responsibility for the queens death
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Another Cotton Factory.

Raleigh, N. C., Jan. H.-Charlotte, which now leads all cities in North Car olina as to the number of cotton facto- ries, having nine, adds another. It is named the Charlotte Hosiery Yarn mill. It has $50, 900 capital and H. s. Chadwick is president. It will have 5000 spindles. Work on it will begin March 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Calling for Volunteers.

Colon, Jan. 21.-Advices received here from British Guiana are to the effect that the press of that country suggests that all of those who are able to do so should volunteer for military service. A new railroad has been projected from George town to Point Barima, at the mouth of the Orinoco river The Panama Railroad company has landed extra large stocks of coal here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
WILLIAM.LEWlS' SHAKE-UP.

A horse driven by William Lewis, a negro. became manageable yesterday about l o'clock on Second avenue and Nineteenth street. The animal dashed wildly down the avenue and upset and demolished the vehicle in front of the State Herald office The negro was thrown out and onlookers thought he would surely be killed, but to their sur prise he pulled himself from the wreck age and went In search of the horse and harness, which went flying up Eighteenth street.. The turnout belonged to Mrs Dr. Barnes and the negro was taking it to her residence,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
Gold Going Abroad.

New York, Jan. 21.-Lazard Freres will ship $900,000 gold to Europe tomor-
 row. Together with yesterdays engage ments this makes a total of g, ,450, ,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
AN IRON MANS OPINl0N.

MT. J. E. Lawton, a prominent mining man of Middlesboro, Ky, Is in the city on business. He was casually inter- viewed last evening at the hotel by a State Herald reporter.
 He expressed the opinion that iron can be made in the Birmingham district cheaper than anywhere else in the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
AILMENTS CURED FREE
 WITH Electropoise.

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 Dr. w. H. Morgan of Nashville, one of the best-known men in Tennessee. says:
 "I was cripple with rheumatism so that could hardly walk with crutches. My right leg was dwarfed and shortened. I was never free from pain. Electropoise has given me wonderful relief and helped me in every way
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-22
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