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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
Germetuer Is the Best

Mr.. G. p. McLain, Acworth. Ca. says
"Several years ago my wife suffered from
attacks of bilious collie and indigestion.
She used different medicines and tried
several doctors, but all without perma-
nent benefit. She used Royal Germetuer
some years ago, and IT has given her more
relief than all else. and she recommends
It to the afflicted" Write to the Atlanta
Chemical company, Atlanta. Ga, for 49,
page book. giving full information, free.
New package, large bottles. 10S doses, ST..
For sale by druggists
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
FOR SALE.

s1OOO-Lot 45x140 near depot
$33OO-House and lot S0x1o0, 21st street,
s525o-House and large lot. 2ist street.
siSoo-Two houses and lot 100x14O. Avenue
s4oo0-Lot lOOx15o. 7th avenue, north
S7OO0-Two-story house and lot 75x190, 7th
avenue north.
s9OO0-Three- story brick, I'd avenue, north
Sl5.0O0-Two-story brick, I'd avenue, north
S6x21O Browns Hill, cheap.
Also bargains in East Lake, Woodlawn,
and rent.
stiff 1921 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

Weber's band of twenty COY
pieces will delight the crowds
at East Lake Sunday, April 5.
Prof. Weber will play several
of his favorite solos. Concert
begins at 2::3O. Six trains on
East Lake railroad. 4-I-M
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
Birmingham Women!

Feeble, ailing women are made well and
strong by that great modern nerve invigo-
rator and blood purifier, Paine's Celery Com
pound. Weak, shaky, tired nerves, on the
as this food for the nerves. Try 1t and be
well. NABERS, MORROW & SINNIGE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
L. @. PETTYJOHN,
1861 Third avenue

$500 will buy dwelling house No. SIT North
21st street; renting for $50 per month. This
place is very centrally and desiraly To-
Gated, and is a bargain.
$40 per foot will buy fine corner lot on 7th
avenue.
$1,000 will buy nice lot on 5th avenue, be-
tween 24th and 18th streets.
$4,000 will buy lot 100x140 on Southside close
in and well improved renting for $50 per
month. This is rare bargain.
$500 will buy house and lot 103x143, corner
Humboldt and I'D streets. House cost 5000
Anyone wanting to buy, sell or rent will
do well to see us. as this is but small part
of our list.
street.
ia 23d street.
2107 9Th avenue.
Corner 22d street and Humboldt avenue.
BAILEY, MCCONNELL & HOWARD,
221 Ast street.
S200O-6-room house. lot 50x140, good condi-
ton, on 4th avenue between 23rd and 24th
streets; half cash; snap for close
s4OOE4-room house, ~ blocks from. dummy
line, on 7th street, East Lake, lot 50x16O,
in good condition; nice home and cheap.
$600-5-room house, l. block from Parker sta
and fruit trees Come at once II you want
pretty place.
s2OO6-7-room house and acres Of land on
the macadamized road, Woodlawn; every
thing in first-class order.
$1500-5-room house and acres OF land
right in Woodlawn, block from the dunn
my; terms to suit.
We have some nice farm lands from to
miles of town, from IS per acre up. 1t
will pay anyone who desires to purchase or
DAWSON & NASH,
3-15-tf 1909h End avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
For SALE.

FOR SALE.
Residence Sth avenue, north; $4,000.
Residence, 25l4 5th avenue, north; $3.50.
Residence, 18th street, SOUTH $4,000.
Residence 21st street. SOUTH $45O0
Residence 18th street, SOUTH $4,000.
Residence, 21st street, north; $500.
Residence, 21st street. north; $3.50.
Residence SOP South 25th street, $1400.
Residence, south 18th street; $780,
Brick store, Morris avenue; $500.
Brick store, Morris avenue; $500.
Brick store, First avenue; $40, 900.
WANTED
We have a demand for houses by good
w. B. LEEDY & CO..
Telephone No. AZ. 1145s North 21st st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

HERMITAGE, The Painter.
If not in my Office send note
to Birmingham Paint & Glass
Co., 1915 3rd avenue; phone
lat. Signs a specially. f-I-1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
CHEAP COLUMN.
Free TO Those Wanting Situations.

The State Herald, always friendly to the
needy, will publish free of charge in its
Want Columns advertisements for situa-
tons wanted of twenty-five words or less
three times.
The charge for other Wants is
] Cent Per Word Each Insertion,
almost nominal; and If you want anything
an adj in the State Herald Cheap Column
will bring It. Especially is such the case in
ROOMS FOR RENT.
BOARDING.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
SPECIAL NOTICES
BUSINESS CHANCES.
PERSONALS.
STOLEN, STRAYED.
LOST FOUND.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
WANTED TO TRADE.
BIDS AND PROPOSALS.
PROFESSIONAL.
BARGAINS.
PARTNERS WANTED.
WANTED TO RENT.
WANTED BIDS.
WANTED TO BUY.
WANTED TO SELL.
INFORMATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED.
No advertisement taken for less than 2F
cents
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
Sudden-Death Of a Brakeman.

A negro employed by the Southern rail-
road as a brakeman named Tate died
suddenly yesterday morning in the house
of negress on Eighteenth street, be-
tween Second and Third avenues. Tate
was taken sick Monday and DIR. Mason
attended him. The doctor pronounced
his death as a@fesult of heart trouble.
1t is understood Tate's people live in
Montgomery.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

3. No substitutes can fill the place of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is the one true
blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
Bankhead to Speak.

BaDkhead to Speak.
Hon. J. H. Bankhead will address his
fellow citizens as follows;
Eutaw, Thursday, April 2.
Knoxville, Friday, April 8.
Portland, Saturday. April I.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

WANTED-Salesmen to handle cider and
vinegar as a side line: liberal commissions
paid. Address Mobile Cider and Vinegar
Company. Mobile Ala. 3-26-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
FOR RENT

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FOR RENT-Good room cottage, on
large lot, 1919 24th street, north So per
month Smith & Stillman, 1909 18th
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

WANrEp-A good, steady cake baker,
Communicate and give reference at once
s. Unger, Montgomery, Ala 4-1-st
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

watch, clock and jewelry
repairing. Will make them as good as
new at most reasonable prices. Il. Low
insohn. 2010 1st avenue. 1l-2O-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01
LOANS.

MONEY LOANED on diamonds watches,
jewelry and most anything or value. Lib
eral confidential and responsible. Old
gold and silver bought. Standard Loan
Co. 2010 1st avenue. 11-20-U
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08

he reached home. the most unpretentious
frame house-just Il box of a house-in that
village OF frame houses, he found his good
wife. anxiously waiting at the door, with
their cluster Of four children about her.
on. John. dear. dear John, you won't
have to Kill yourself working any more"
she cried passiona-ely, and threw her arms
around his neck, soDbing. The excitement
of the day had been too much for old Jack
Bonn. and he wepr also. he pressed her
10 his breast, and the children wept in
sympathy.
The x125,oOO had brought the assurance
to Mrs. Benn that her man would not have
10 toll In heat or cold, wet or dry, any
more. and she was satisfied. When the
happy little family sat down to their meal
that evening they all expressed the desire
OF their hearts. Michael the eldest, TWEEN
ty-three years old. who is working as an
hostler in the round house of the L. /. r..
r. at Oyster Bay, said that now he would
like TO study the business of civil engi-
neer- His father said he could. Mary,
aged nineteen, had only one desire. She
wanted TO learn stenOgraphy and typewrit-
ing. so that she could earn her own living,
while the two youngest children, Nicholas,
aged thirteen, and John. aged eight were
pleased with the knowledge that hereafter
they could have all they wanted to eat
even pie with every meal; and their heaven
was complete when their father said they
could each have bicycle. The knowledge
that the money was theirs reached them
on June IA. They are living yet as they
were Inen Inc bicycles nave not matert-
Allied but the boys are satisfied in the
knowledge that they are going to get them
When the writer visited the family he
found them all sitting around a late break
fast table. In a minute kind-hearted Mrs.
Benin had another plate on the table and
insisted that the visitor, stranger though
he was. should Join them, while old Jack
told what he intended to do with his mon
ey A request that he should write a de-
taled account of how he intended to spend
II was met with a refusal, the old man
saving he couldn'. write IT, However he
talked Ii. ~
When man. he said, has been work.
ing Tor dollar day for the best part of
his life. he cannot conceive the possibilities
of an income Of 800 month, such as
have now. II the money was thrown in a
heap there on the floor 1t would frighten
me more than 1t would please me- Now, 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
sELF-PRorEcrED ORCHIDS.
Their Fragrance 10 30 Overpowerinw
That No One Can Approach Then.
From the San Francisco Chroufcie

Their Fragrance IL So Overpowerinw
That No One Can Approach Then.
From the San Francisco Cnrouicie.
There died about q year ago q famous
orchid hunter named Fosterman. But be-
fore he died he told Of q wonderful orchid
which, he said, existed In Brazil and which
1t had been the ambition Of his life to Sc
cure.
Landing on the coast Of Brazil. q few de-
grees south Of tina equator, he met a native
chief. who told him Of Village OF the
demon flowers to the westward. Further
Questioning convinced him that the demon
flowers were orchids OF the rarest and
most wonderful kind. SO he decided to find
this Village" at any cost.
He had Travelled through forests about
SIX weeks, and was calculating that m
fortnight more he would be in the neigh
borhood OF the Village of the demon flow
ers. when. one Afternoon three of his for
ward guards threw up their arms, ard,
with cry. fell senseless to the ground.
He had noticed peculiar sickening odor
pervading the heavy. heated air. and quick
~ gave the order for the other men to ad-
vance with caution and drag back the
three fallen ones from the spot where they
They did so, and, returning, reported that
they had seen through the forest a little
flowers"
SSohpdHIeu only Oy MS portuguese in
terpreter, the orchid seeker started for
ward. their mouths and noses muffled as
safeguard against the awful odor. They
managed to reach the spot where the thu ee
no further e
They could see, a hundred yards ahead of
them, great mass of orchids Trees. un-
oergrowth and everything were loaded down
, MIN .hem. Ihey were of hues more bril-
seeing. Vi
But, like barrier the wall of awful, sick
ei,rns' oVerpoWering odor rose between.
The mass of brilliant orchids might have
oeen mirage painted on the clouds so far
as reaching them was concerned. The vii
!ase was perhaps an acre in extent, and
the TWO made a complete circuit of IT. hut
everywhere rose the awful odor
The odor was simply the perfume of this
vast mass OF orchids. 1t is a curious fact
that' though many orchids are almost scent
less. the handsomest ones have a most un-
bearable fragrance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
HER AMBITION.

thought Her Father Could Helm Her
to Secure a Position.
From the Chicago Evening Post
Papa" said the public officials bright
eyed daughter, as he seated himself in his
easy chair after dir ner and reached for the
evening paper.
"Well?" he said inquiringly.
she did not reply at once, but came over
and took seat on a stool beside him.
thereby demonstrating to his satisfaction
that she had something important on her
mind.
Papa" she repeated at last. "you have a
great deal Of influence, haven't your?
"um-well. I have some," he admitted,
guardedly.
Enough SO that you can get a position
for any one. if you really want to-" she
suggested.
We'll. yes" he answered. But how does
that interest your"
why, I've been reading about the new
women" she replied. land they all seem to
nave a sphere or something of that sort
and some business callir g"
Oh. we'll" he interrupted, you don't
want to be new woman
Moo" she answered, slowly, IT don't
know that do, but If every one else Is 60
ing TO be one suppose 1 ought to-
Nonsense" he exclaimed. 1--WE all like
you better as you are. and I don't think
you'd look well in boomers, anyway"
"Oh, wasn't thinking of boomers. she
returned, quickly. II dent want to wear
them. anyway. I was thinking about a
mission in life and having work to do in
the world Of business, so that 1 could be
ready for a rainy day"
Don't worry yourself. I'll get YOU an
other silk umbrella, if you've lost the last
enc gave you"
She pouted prettily, but persisted in spite
OF his interruption.
| well. I've picked out the position that
want" she said. land 1 think you might
get it for me. want to open the sealed
proposals I've read so much about at differ
ent times l should think 1t would be lots
of fun. and maybe I'd find the one I've been
expecting
She stopped because she thought some
enc laughed. but she has the promise of tie
job as soon as there is vacancy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
only pay S a month for this house. but
have spent many pleasant hours here and

only pay S a month for this house, but 1
have spent many pleasant hours here. and
I hate to leave it."
But you will
Yes. The old woman and the kids want
a better house. I don't blame 'em. This
box amt much Of a place. It's bitter cold
In winter: and too hot in summer. Yes, I
am thinking of building a fine house here
in Hicksville. and will spend the rest Of
my days here"
How do you propose to spend your
money! he was asked
I am not going to use 1t at all. My I'M
Gle left 1t safely invested in houses and real
estate. and while 1 could draw 1t and in
vest 1t In something else 1 don't propose
10 DO so. III leave 1t 1t is. I have no
head for business, so I'll never disturb a
cent of 1t, but leave 1t till the boys is
grown up, and they will know how to use
You mean to give them a college educa-
ton, them"
That 1 do. The best in the land. It's
what have often missed"
But you will not work again?"
Now, there. That's the very thing that's
puzzilng me. Mebbe you would advise me.
The old woman and the children don't
want me to. bat tits as true as your sitting
there, sir, I would feel more to home with
again."
Deed you wouldn't" interjected Mrs.
be en- You'll stay home now"
young ones all against me-" he retorted
with a comical smile
How do you spend your time now?" he
was asked. "
Moping around. I get I'D az early ms
ever l don't eat as much as I used to and
oon sleep as well. Sometimes, upon INV
soul, II 1T wasn't for ting the
loving group around hint could wish I
had never been left cent" he Concluded
Benn Is fifty-three years old. He was
porn IN odentown, County Loud, Ireland.
"nere his rich uncle was also born.
.,lS ARE re preceded him to America and set
49,, Leu III L1icksv1lie. where by shrewd invest
nents ne amassed a fortune of nearly a
hiihon dollars. He was a bachelor and
v wnen , ne died few weeks ago he left his
a n' , ior.uhe equally among five nephews
various Catholic charities. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
Mice and Rats in JaDan

Miss Scidmore in the Century
There are small deer on the island that
arouse no poetry or gracious sentiments
The mice. those pests of Japanese tea
houses, raced through the doll houses at
will by dark, the ornamental traceries and
designs pierced. in the pretty wood panels
above the screens giving them free range
of every room. They ran over my face.
scratched my pillow, nibbled my fingers,
and kept me awake night after night with
their rustling and gnawing. On the third
night of mouse carnival 1 called the SER
wants and had lights brought The land
lord heard the sounds and hustled across
the court to see what the matter was Il
think there is mouse in this house." 1
said. oh, certainly, certainly, honorable
lady" he said, bowling low and proudly:
yes, indeed: I have many. plenty Of rats
at the MONTH" And he could not at all
understand why we should make such a
trouble about SO natural thing, and OBJ
1ect to these sure evidences of abundant
prosperity. these companions Of Daikoku,
the god Of plenty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08

From the Chicago Tribune.
Cyclists are now taking extended camp
ing trips. Wisconsin and Michigan are
full of them, rowing around with their
outfits strapped to their wheels. The reg
ular triangular case to fit into the dia-
mond frame is used, and If there are a
number in the party the camp implements
are distributed among them and carried
with ease. Some also carry light KNAPP
sacks. and what seems a difficult way Of
transporting camp outfits becomes in real
tty efficient and labor saving.
Small tents of light gossamer or silk
which fold up into an exceedingly small
package, are used. The cyclists are also
provided with rubber capes, which COM
pletely protect them from the rain when
riding. Fishing tackle is easily carried
and the wheelmen on that account make
fishing their favorite sport, though some
of the more daring are seen with shot,
guns strapped to their wheels. 1t is as
tcnishing into what regions of poor roa ds
but good camping these novel tourists
have penetrated. No one has ever seen
them cross an Unabridged river, but they
undoubtedly have some way as clever as
their other methods. They often take
their wheels to the nearest railroad and
ship them to some point where they meet
them by boat, for canoing is by no means
impossible for camping cyclists The
movements Of these wheelmen show that
camping has been reduced to a science to
be enjoyed by all classes Of sportsmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
THOSE CIGARS.
they Were Sure to Turn the Burglar
Down when Lighted.

They Were Sure to Turn the Burglar
Down when Lighted.
From the Chicago Tribune.
1t was the dead Of night. Darkness so
thick that the street lamps made but
glimmer in II and enveloped all the city.
Suddenly Mrs. Tomanjerry, the wife of the
genial and widely-known South Side saloon
keeper, woke with a start from a sound
sleep. Silently she pushed the bedclothes
away from her face and rose to a sitting
posture. She listened intently. 1t was but
too true. there was a burglar in the house
She could hear his footsteps as he stealthily
crossed the floor of the bar room below She
placed one hand over Mr.. Tomanjerrys face
30 that he could not cry out and 1abbed him
In the ribs with her elbow. Mr. Tomanjerry
awoke hurriedly.
John" she said. softly, there's bur-
glar in the place"
Nit. said Mr.. Tomanjerry, briefly ITS
pipe dreams you're havin'."
heard him cross the floor"
you heard nothin. Leave me sleep"
MIS- Tomanterry listened again
Hes there, John" she sstd in .,,,s
per. Il heard him scratch a match. He
nshting one of your cigars. 1 heard him
set the box down."
Mr. Tomanjerry sat up and listened with
Oats right" he said. after a moment
Deres some one dere. DID you hear him
light cigar?" nm"
Yes"
''One of dose Off de ber,"
Yes"
Well, leave him be. Wen find him in de
mornin'" ~ M "e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
On one of the coral reefs of the Marshall
group far away In the South Pacific, there
rests large railway transfer barge, which
was carried by winds and currents from
some point on the California coast to its
present resting place. Its ownership, home
port and the date Of its loss are unknown.
John Crowley, mate Of the missionary
brig Morning Star. saw the barge. Speak
ing about it recently. he said: 1--WE ran
into the Marshall group in September last
in the course Of our tour through the is
lands. and our attention was attracted to
this huge barge resting on a reef. I made
a careful examination Of 1t, but the only
marks of Identification on 1t were the word
Transfer and the abbreviatfon CAL The
rest Of the name and the port had been, OBJ
liberated.
There were narrow gauge tracks on 1t,
and couple of big cranes still intact and
very well preserved. The barge itself was
pretty badly weather beaten, but it was
SIN IN very good condition. 1t was about
100 feet long, built of heavy timbers The
Dottom mad been copper covered, but the
natives had stripped that off, They had
made an attempt to break the craft up,
TOO. but that was beyond their power.
Inc experiences of that barge would be
nard 70 conjecture. 1t may have drifted
the 1000 odd miles which divide our coast
and the Marshalls in a very short space OF
long period"
Inquiry among shipping men as to the
any light upon the subject There is no
record OF the loss Of any such barge and
the general impression is that II was proh-
ably swept away from one of the lower
coast ports by storm, and carried out to
sea. to be guided by wind and sea to the
Marshalls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
RENTING MOUNTED ANIMALS

Almost Any Animal May Re- I,,raa
from a Squirrel 10 nm Elephant.
From the New York Sum-
mounted animals and birds are rented for
great variety of purposes. and almost any
animal or bird may be hired. Tho fur
bearing animals are rented principally to
furrlers for use as show pieces. Manv fur-
riers buy show pieces, but there are others
who prefer to rent them, thus getting a new
or different show piece every season. Some
times large number of animals. from the
smallest squirrel to the largest tiger and
Lon, are rented together for the decoration
OF show room and birds In large numbers
and in great variety, from humming birds
liar purposes.
Animals and birds both are rented for
theatrical uses. A stuffed dog was needed
IN play Just the dog required was found
at tne taxldermists- There may be play
with scene in it in which a hunter comes
IN with fawn over his shoulder The
fawn can be hired at the taxidermst's. 1t
may be that in some play an eagle aIights
upon the stage; an eagle may be hired. In
plays depicting circus life, IL a parade
forms part of the representation, the wa
CONS can be filled with lifelike stuffed
tigers, bears and other animals, such as
might be found in real circus. And bears,
elephants and various other mounted ami
mails are at one time and another used on
the stage
Mounted animals are rented for various
civic displays and parades and for ball room
decorations and other uses Tigers can be
hired for political professions. For a pres
entaton of Little Red Riding Hood a wolf
can be hired. Swans are rented and all
sorts Of birds. Sometimes a dining ROOM
as on the occasion of a game supper, is
decorated with all kinds of game birds
Lecturers hire mounted animals. Lectur-
ing on natural history to a school, for ex.
ample, the lecturer might have upon the
stage caribou. an elk and deer, to show
the difference between them Mounted ami
mails and birds are rented for various pho
Geographic purposes. bear, or an eagle
perhaps, to be photographed for a trade
mark, or q parrot to be held by child.
The live bird would not keep still; a stuffed
bird will. Birds are rented to artists to
draw or paint from.
For fish store openings, big porpoises,
sharks and sturgeon are rented: and croco-
dies and alligators are rented to leather
and shoe stores.
The cost Of renting mounted animals and
birds is much less proportionately for a
longer than for a shorter period. The
charge for show pieces is a certain per-
centage Of the value, graduated according
to the length of time for which they are
taken. For a single day big tiger could
be hired for $40 and small tiger for s.;
a middle-size elephant for So day; big
grizzly bear for $40, and small grizzly for
IS. An eagle, for a single occasion, one or
two days, would cost s. to 81. A squirrel
could be hired for a day for 80 cents, a wolf
for s., a parrot for 80 cents, a humming
bird, or robin for % cents, and an ostrich
for 81 day.