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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-11-27

The value Of scienticfc apparatus and
libraries used In the instruction Of the
youth Of this country is estimated at
$13. $50, 419.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-11-27

It Is said that in London alone over N,
600 men, women and children gain IT,
daily bread by pocket-picking.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-11-27

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup
Forclli Ell teethin: softens reduces inham.
nation alays pam. wind collie. q bottle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-11-27

Just try 1Oc box Of Cascarsts, the lDesl
liver and bowel regulator svas made
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-11-27

Montana produced 21.6so,ols pounds =
wool this year. and leads al other sta4so
as wool grower.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
CARDINAL HoHENLoHE.

With Cardinal Hohenlohe disappears,
1t is stated, the most liberal member of
the Sacred college The late cardinal had
been seriously ill for a month at his
splendid and historical house, the Villa
d Este, at Tiyoli. but by medical advice
he returned to Rome, where he was bet
ter. Three weeks ago he was invited to
dinner by M. Gianturco, the minister of
public instruction. The deceased prelate
was created cardinal in 1866, and, to-
gether with his elder brother, the Ger
man chancellor, strongly opposed the
PRONUNCIATION of the dogmas of the i'm
Of the pope. This rendered him unpopu-
lar at the Vatican
Plus TX. called him the Cardinal of
the three HIS there being that number
in his name; also, contemporary, THE
Flue Player" He was equally distrusted
by Leo XIII, who regarded him as dan
gerously liberal. The news of the cardi-
nails death came quite unexpectedly to
the chancellor, who had not the slightest
idea that his brother had been i'll, or even
indisposed.
Though priest from the age of 26 and
for thirty years cardinal, Prince Hohen-
lobe remained to the end of his long life
a thorough man of the world; nor did his
residence in Rome and his relations with
the vatican at all weaken his sturdy Ger
man patriotism. He was genial, light
hearted, and hospitable, without the
slightest pretension to asceticism OF
sanctimoniousness Those who enjoyed
the privilege of visiting him in his lofty
apartment in Santa Maria Maggiore OF
in the big Palazzo dEste at Albano were
always delighted with the charm OF his
conversatian.-St. James Gazette
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
THINGS THAT GROW.

An oak tree of average size, with 100000
leaves, lifts from the earth into the air
during the five months 1t displays its
foliage about 123 tons of water.
The picturesque gray moss which hangs
from the trees of the south in great wisps
is now an article of commerce. Within
the last ten years 1t has been used ex
tensively for packing by upholstering es
tablishments The demand has lately
so increased that thousands of poor peo-
pie in Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala
bama make their living picking 1t off the
trees and 1T forms a very important
branch of business in New Orleans. 1t
is most plentiful along the bayUus and
in the swamps, and the moss pickers with
their fiat bUttomed boats are among the
most picturesque sights of the south now.
If the substance of a common potato
be treated with certain acids it becomes
almost as hard as stone, and can be used
for many purposes for which horn, ivory
or bone is now employed. This quality
of the potato adapts it to button-making.
A very good grade of button is now
made from the well-known tuber. Bill
lard balls are also made from it. The
potato button cannot be distinguished
from the others by an expert, as it can be
colored to suit the goods on which 1t as
used. 1t is every whit as good looking
button as button of bone or ivory. The
cheapness is great recommendation.
British fresh-water fish is small floating
water reed-bladderwort. Along its
branches are a number of small green
vesicles or bladders, which, being fur
nished with tiny jaws, seize upon the lit
tie fish and are assimilated into it's sub
stance. This is subtle poacher, the true
character of which has only lately been
detected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
FALSELY IMPRISONED FOR FIT
TEEN YEARS.

Georgia Canzoneri, a Sicilian, who has
just been released after fifteen years in
prison, to which he was condemned for
life was the victim of false witnesses,
one of whom swore to having seen him
murder his (the witness) wife, His in
nocence has now been brought to light
His account of what he felt when con-
demned and in the galleys is interesting.
He says:
1 could not understand how these
twelve gentlemen the jury were not per-
suaded that I was innocent. 1t seemed
to me that they ought to hear it in the
tone of my voice, see 1t in my face, and
read it In my heart. 1t was nearly night
when the sentence was pronounced.
could not hear; could not stand on my
feet; and those who were most kind TO
me on that terrible evening were two
carabineers, who held me under the arms
and led me to the prison van. 1 could
not sleep that night Che was then only
2S years of age). I thought of my moth
er and father, who could not believe me
guilty. thought of another person loved
by me who could not be SO indulgent as
my poor old parents, and my heart bled
at the thought that she might believe me
an assassin. If l could have cut my
veins or strangled myself 1 should have
done 1t. And my mind worked in vain
trying to piece the horrible mystery OF
my misfortune. I did not know that
SOiiui WdS HiiHocil Tic dSodoolHs L Jill
not know of the plot of the rural guards
against me, and therefore was not sure
on whom should cast my maledictions
/ was quite in the dark. Whom was
to hate? There were moments when
asked myself whether I had not really
committed the crime for which 1 was
condemned, and then forgotten 1T by
some sudden defect of memory
Describing part of the journey to. the
penal settlement at Alghero, Canzoneri
says:
AS passed through these places (be-
tween Sassari and Alghero) unknown to
me, looked at the trees, the houses,
while the tears swelled my throat, and
now and then broke out into sobs, for /
reflected that was being taken to be
buried alive. - Nevertheless, little
by little / became accustomed to every
thing. I got used to my chain. to being
alone, to being absolutely without hope.
Only two pieces of news re ached me from
the outside world-the news of the death
of my father and then of the death of my
mother The first time cried the second
time only sobbed, had no more tears
to shed. bowed my head, and said, I'VE
have each his destiny, and this is mine"
Canzoneri in prison has grown bald,
has lost his health and his teeth, he is
poor his heart Is broken, and yet, as his
interviewer found he has charity even
for his accusers and for the false wit
nesses who, out of fear for others, sent
him to the galleys.-(Naples Correspon-
dence London Daily News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
THE HERO OF A sH1PwREcK.

A tale Of real heroism has come to light
in connection with the loss of the ship
Ealing, wrecked on her passage to New
York early in the year.The men made for
the two boats, the one under the cap
tain's command and the other under the
mates. 1t was the depth of winter in
the North Atlantac and some of the men
died from exposure the same day, in
Guiding the captain. The boat was then
under the command of the second mate,
Mr.. Thomas who nayigated her to the
nearest port, Canso. OF course, only a
few stood the intense cold, and Mr..
Thomas bore the brunt of the toll and
suffering. Without compass, food or in
struments of any kind, he had to tell the
men how to steer by the pole star and
sun. AS the poor fellows died, frozen
stiff, they were gently thrown overheard
to tighten the boat, prayer being offer
ed the while. In four days land was
made, and the remnant of the crew, per-
fectly helpless, was taken on shore to the
hospital. 1t was then found that Mr..
Thomas was SO severely frost bitten that
it was necessary to amputate both hands
and feet. Thus a man in his prime, just
80. years Of age, is rendered helpless
through his devoted heroism. The men
in the chief mates boat have never since
been heard of, so that the eight men
landed are the sole survivors of crew of
twenty four-London Telegraph.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
LIFE IN SMYRNA.

There is no Turkish society In Smyr-
ma, for Turkish women are not supposed
to exist outside of their own homes, and
society without women Is like Hamlet"
minus the gentleman of that name. But
the 'Europeans"-Armen Jewish,
Greek, French and Italian residents,
whose families have lived there for gen.
erations-have a fiourishing social life
and their one club, the Cercle des strang-
ers Foreign club, which celebrated its
centennial some fifteen years ago, gives
gorgeous balls during the carnival sea-
son.
At these balls the most beautiful Paris
toilets sweep over the polished floors of
the ball room, which is illumined by
thousands of candles In the Immense
Venetian chandeliers. The card room is
another feature of the club which makes
the uninitiated American stare. 1t is
sixty by fifty feet and the entire floor is
covered by single Smyrna rug, which is
SO heavy it took eight camels to bring
it to the building. Some of the card
are free. Certain games are permitted
only at certain times Of the year and
when poker comes in ecarte goes out.
Besique and harmless whist flourish the
whole year. The poker played is unlim-
tied, with fixed ante of cents, but there
As rule that every bet must be doubled
at raise, SO sometimes the game as
sumes serious proportions, as bluffing is
unparalleled in its audacity.
The men smoke everywhere except at
meals and church and they carry ros-
aries, not for religious reasons but to
play with when talking, so they will not
smoke too much. Men smoke at after
noon calls and through square dances
at summer hops-though not at ceremoni-
GUS winter parties As rule only the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

=
Home, Leavenworth, Kasa yrites q few
words which every one should heed:
Il will write you few lines for pub
licatlon to make known what Peru ma
has done for me I took a severe cold,
W tarT and as sfSS dYf IN 59tG time ne
became chronic. tried every thing ]
saw advertised which did me no good.
1 saw the great tonic, PERFUME, adver-
tised. 1 bought one bottle, ] found my
self SO much better after taking 1 wrote
you for advice, which you kindly contin-
ued to give me, free of charge. for five
months. Now am happy to inform you
and the public that am perfectly cured
of catarrh and bronchitis. l make this
statement in hope that some of my COM
rades will see it and be benefited there
by"
Send to the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac-
turing company, of Columbus, o., for an
illustrated book on chronic catarrh of
Ga pages, written by DIR. Hartman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
A NEGLECTED COLD.

Results In Chronic Catarh and Bron-
chitis-Cured by Pe-ru-na.
The following testimonial is an old, old
story. We receive great many letters
like this. Some one has had cold. He
neglected to take Pe-ru-na for 1t as he
should have DONE 1t runs on until
chronic catarrh, bronchitis or consump-
ton results. If he begins to take Peru
ma before 1t is too late, he Is sure to be
cured. Even after 1t is too late to re-
ceive cure, great relief from suffering
Is experienced. Bernard King. National
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
DEAD IN CHURCH.

c. w. Nelson, While Singing In Choir,
Fell Forward on His Face Dead.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 26-At the
close of the union Thanksgiving services
conducted today in the First Baptist
church the congregation was startled by
seeing G. w. Nelson, who was singing in
the choir, fall forward on his face dead.
stroke of apoplexy had carried him
Off He was a deacon of the church In
which he died. He was well known, and
for many years senior member of the
pioneer music house of Winters & Mel
son.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
2l27, 2I2o & 2i3l Morris Ave.
n9L Large assortment of Bug
gies, Carriages and Phae-
tons just received. Call
and inspect before buying
elsewhere. o-I2-2
Mortgage Sale.

by virtue of the power vested in the I'M
dersigned, by mortgage executed by T..
II. Strother, on the 18th day of October,
1890, to j. w. Trover, recorded in Volume
139, page 5S3,. in the office of the Probate
Judge for Jefferson County, Alabama, to Sc
cure certain Indebtedness therein described,
the undersigned will, on the .......
14TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1896,
in front of the Court House of Jefferson
County, Alabama, within the legal hours
of SALE sell by. auction to the highest bid
der for cash, the following described prop
erty. Lot No. in Block No q according to
Whitney, Gale & Vann's addition to the city
of Birmingham, Alabama, as recorded i'm the
Probate Court of jefferson County, Ala
bama. Said lot fronting so feet on Second
ayene, and running back, of uniform width,
MS feet situated in Jefferson County, Ala
bama.
ALABAMA NATIONAL BANK,
Transferred.
Mountjoy & Toml.nscn,
As Attorneys. noV24-20t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
FAMILIES IN THE OLD DAYS.

Mention may be made of an inscription,
according to Pennant, on tomb in Cou-
way (England) churchyard: ~Here lieth
the body of Nicholas Hooker, of Conway,
gentleman, who was the forty-ffrst child
of his father, William Hooker, by Alice,
his wife, and the father of twenty-seven
children, 1637."-Exchange.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
50 QUIET.

Mrs. BrownA"Did you have a good
time at the party last EVENING""
Mrs. Black-"Not at all. 1t was awful
ly dull. We sat there like mumchances
and nobody had hardly a word to say.
We couldn't get anybody to play on the
piano, you know."-Boston Transcript.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
WOLVES IN PENNSYLVANIA

pack of wolves has created terror
among the farmers living beyond Me-
chanicsbuTg, at the foot of Laurel HILL
and in the vicinity of Beams church,
near the Somerset county line. A dozen
or more of the beasts have hiding place
at the foot of Laurel Hill. Hogs, sheep
and other stock have been destroyed.
The other day a deer was chased from
the mountain by the wolves, and in an
open field was an easy prey to hunter
PHILADELPHIA Ledger. IL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
HARD LUCK. INDEED

Blimley-Pm the unluckiest man on
earth. t1 1876
Huntley-Why so?
Blimley-I proposed to Edith Buzzley
last night and was accepted, and today
l learn that her father is about to make
an assignment Leader
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

Mrs. X: s"What has become of Mr.. vii
lars we used to hear so much of in So
ciety?"
Mrs. Y. cronically): as"Oh, he's married
and in love with his wife."-Harlem Life.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
THE TRANSACTION.

"You say he gave currency to false ru-
mors,'' said the envious boarder; "but
where did he get the currency?" by
drawing on his imagination" answered
Asbury Peppers.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

In minor matters ne women wait upon
the men, handing chairs, getting cigar
cites, passing coffee, lights and the like.
If man waits for woman to precede
him through door he is apt to be laugh
ed at as Partisan" If the women were
better educated society conversation
would be more interesting. The women
never read books or papers and French
is the usual language spoken. Spelling
is a science the women know nothing
of, but they talk sensibly on practical
themes and are excellent housekeepers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
The WEATHER..

Internationally fair; colder; a de-
nided fall in temperature in northern
portions; southerly winds, becoming
inortwesterly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

This said he. rs he inhaled the balmy
October air, lis Indian summer"
IT always maintained she replied
that the Indians were capable of good
work, if given the chance. Chicago
MaWS
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
EDUCATIONAL.

This institution is the Oldest, largest and
best of its kind in the state of Alabama.
Hundreds of students In good paying posi-
Bookkeeping Practical methods. Cata-
1ogue and full information free Be sure to
visit or address this College before going
elsewhere. Sessions day and night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
TheLittle Paint Store Leads.
THE EAGLE

Not only represents the
liberty of the greatest
nation on earth, but also
the pnrest and best
brand of
WHITE LEAD
Ever sold the Ameri-
can people. 1t is made
by the old fashioned
Dutch Process" and
excells any brand of
Lead on the market to-
day for wilderness, fine
ness of grinding and du-
rability.
1t costs rs cents per
hundred more than 9TH
er brands, but what's
a quarter to a man who
WANTS THE BEST?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
T. L MCGOWAN & CO.,
1920 Second Avenu,

1920 Second Avenue.
Specify and see that you get Eagle Brand
of Pure Carbonate of Lead.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

She: 1.-The idea of going to boxing
match! l should think it would be per-
fectly Disgusting"
Her brother: well. it was. I never
saw such fizzle insmy life."-Puck.
Wife dndig1la4rtly): 'oh, you can't inn
pose on meswith any such story as that"
Husband ehelpfessly): '.Well, thash tn
besh I can give you; | amt no-hic-
campaign committee, you ,know."-Puck.
80 as&N
"This,. said he. as he inhaled the balmy
October air, lis Indian summer"
'I always maintained" she replied,
that the Indians were capable of good
work, if given the ance."-Chicago
News.
Mrs. X: s"What has become of Mr.. vii
lars we used ito hear so much of in So
ciety?"
Mrs. Y. dronically) g"oh, he's married
and in love with his wife"-Harlem Life.
$3.50
whats the matter, Sweatsy?"
Matter? Just had row with bloke
with my wheel Some of these. fellows
that walk seem to think they own the
earth. detroit Free Press.
ssSas +. - ssz~
A postmaster. in Iowa paid letter post
age on returning copy of the Western
Penman to the publisher in Cedar Rapids.
On the wrapper was written: Forward
another copy. in asbestos wrapper. This
man is dead."-Philadelphi Inquirer
Host-A little. more Champagne, Miss
Elderly?
Miss Elderly--oh, well-just a mouth
full, please!
Host Ito waiter)<Jof,n, fill Miss Elder
ly's glass.-Londen Fun.
Miss Fiancee-Are you sure you would
love me just as tenderly If our conditions
were reversed-if you were rich and I
were poor? ~
He-Reverse our conditions and try
me.-Harlem Life.
Her Papa-Well, now that it is all over,
we must settle right down to business
and make things hum.
Her Adorer-And your daughter, sir?
Her Papa-What about my daughter?
Her Adorer-Why, sir, your daughter
and I want to settle down, too, sir, and
make a little hum of our own.-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
TITS a said thing" said the sympathet-
ic man, but Blykins has become a verit-
able miser"
"Impossible!"
Its true. The last heard of him he
didn't get any pleasure out of anything
except sitting down in his cellar counting
his hoard Of anthracite coal over and
over n."-Washingto Star.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

"whatsthe matter Sweatsy?"
Matter? Just had row with bloke
on the crossing because run him down
with my wheel. Some of these fellows
that walk seem to think they own the
earth."-Detroit Free Press.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

has been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie. ,f-a IS the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Sold by druggists. in every part
e rs sps ~ f ana M taKs
no other kind. Csc bottle.
sep20-1y-d&wky
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
NEwspAPER RECREATIoN.

She: 1.-The idea of going to boxing
match. l should think it would be per-
fectly Disgusting"
Her brother: well, it was. I never
saw such a fizzle in my life."-Puck.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

An oak tree of average size, with 100000
leaves, lifts from the earth into the air
during the five months it displays its
foliage about 1913 tons of water.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

Wife Indignantly: "Oh, you can't i'm
pose on meswith any such story as that"
Husband (heiplessly): +Well, thash tn
besh I can give you, I amt no--hic-
campagn committee, you know. Puck.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
49, >

men smoke, for anything like fastness in
a woman is frowned upon there.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

A postmaster in Iowa paid letter post
age on returning copy of the Western
Penman to the publisher in Cedar Rapids
On the wrapper was written: Forward
another copy IL. asbestos wrapper. This
man is dead" -Philadelphia Inquirer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

Miss Fiancee--Are you sure you woul'
love me just as tenderly flour condition
were reversed-if you were rich and
were poor?
He-Reverse our conditions and tr.
me.-Harlem Life.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27


Her Adorer-And your daughter, sir?
Her Papa-What about my daughter
Her Adorer-Why, sir, your daughter
and I want to settle down, too, sir, and
make little hum of our own.-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY.

Grand Army headquarters have an
nounced Memorial Day in the following
fitting language:
The time Is again ut hand when incli-
nation and duty call the Grand Army OF
the Republic To prepare for the solemn
services OF Memorial Day. ia accord
ance with our rules and regulations the
thirtieth day Of May is set apart for its
reverent observance. This day Is con-
secratcd to the memory OF our dead. II
il the nations festival OF remembrance,
when a liberty loving and happy people,
enjoying the blessings OF peace and pros
pcrity, cease from their labors and with
grateful hearts pay loving tribute to the
memory oi brave men, having finished
their course with honor and crossed the
star-lit line, now rest peacefully under
the shnde of the trees on eternal camp.
ing grounds. Sweet be their sleep, unfad-
ing their glory, imperishable their fame.
Cover the mounds above them with
sprng-time's richest offerings. Raise
above them the flag they loved. Let
silyercd age. standing by their tombs feel
that, with the dust OF such men sleeping
in our soil, the Republic will stand with
it's glory undimmed and it's power un-
broken. Let trusting childhood weave
garlands for them, and at their grave
receive inspiration that will keep them
earnest in loyalty, pure in citizenship,
and faithful to duty.
IL has been our custom Tor years TO
gather in the churches OF the land ON
the Sunday preceding Memorial day,
for such reverend worship and instuc-
ton as becomes the occasion. We shall
honor ourselves by continuance OF this
custom as n fitting preparation for the
solemn duties OF the day, and invita-
tions should be given to all soldiers,
Sons OF Veterans, Women's Relief
Corps and citizens generally, to attend
these services and unite with the Grand
Army OF the Republic in paying tribute
TO those who fell in defense OF national
unity.
The holding OF patriotic services in
the public schools on Friday preceding
Memorial lay should be generally OBJ
served and post commanders will coop
crate with tho teachers and school OH.
Gals in the performance OF this duty.