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The Republican., 1896-09-10
REPUTATION TOO GOOD.
Confession of Jocular Man Who Lived
Up to His Record.


1 have been told that | came into this
world with a grin on my pink face. In
stead of protesting when the clergyman
who baptized me sprinkled the water
in my left eye, | took the whole thing
as a good joke, which led my nurse to
predict that l would have a short life.
My conduct during my first couple OF
years showed that had made up my
mind to make it merry one. The
reputation for good nature which /
have had from my earliest childhood
has proved my greatest affliction. The
popularity which l enjoyed as a baby
with all those who came in contact
with me has stuck like a leech. Having
reached the age OF discretion, am eX-
pected to be happy under all possible
circumstances. My friends tell me that
they never met anyone who equaled me
in evenness of temper. They are care
tul to spread my renown among those
who are strangers to me. The result is
that | feel obliged to live up to my re-
pute. l go about ready to turn on a
fictitious smile at a moments notice.
My tailor may be pressing me for pay
ment of his bills, l may be suffering
from the remorse that follows a late
dinner. | may have Indigestion, or. in
fact, suffer from any of the ills that
atiiict humanity; yet if | see a friend in
the street l must grin like monkey
and laugh like a mule. Why? Be
cause l am good-natured man. Smil-
ing has become such a habit that
beam unconsciously, and if there is Il
baby in the elevated car or street car
at the time. the little wretch is sure to
express a desire to sit on my knee and
pull my mustache, all of which is a
cause of extreme embarrassment
Naturally shy and diffident, my alleged
2ood-nature gives me an air of extreme
ease in dealing with strangers, espc-
cially old maids, clergymen and police
My life is one long bluff. | am q
whited sepHirher. There is deceit in
the corner of my mouth and the twinkle
of my eye. am not allowed to indulge
in the blues or to be miserable. If any
one is Respondent, he or she would
resent my failure to make fun as a per-
sonal insult. | have been in love many
times, but in no case has the girl
deigned to take me seriously. Perhaps
it is Just as well, because in the mar
ried state the mask is quickly torn Oft
What revelation my real nature would
have been! The worst thing of all is
that | am looked on as harmless. The
world positively refuses to associate
guile with so genial a man. Yet | feel
that | could be a great and historic
criminal if I had the opportunity. I
suppose | shalt be unchanged to the last,
and wink at the undertaker.-N. &.
Sun,
The Republican., 1896-09-10

how to iron!" said the mother compla-
Gently.
''She guv me nickel, nanny
'Whut you gwine do wild hit, chile %
Pompey did not answer, but sat as
though lost in dreams.
Speak up, Pompey Brown. an an
swer yo', nanny. Whut you gwine do
wild dat nickel?"
"Oh, mammy!" Pompey turned a
glowing face to her. Gimme a birfday
pahty, an I'll let de nickel holp erlong.'
A birthday party! Amazement held
Mrs. Brown speechless for a few mo-
ments; then she spoke slowly:
''Whut fo you want pahty. Pompey ?
You doan want no fizzle oh a pahty, an
] 'clar l amt got no money fo' ice cream
an cake"
Does you hab ter hab ice cream at
pahties?" Pompey asked, dismally. I'D
jes' as lief hab a leet!cr pahty eff could
hab one. You make jes' splendid cake.
nanny. Sides" he added, mournful-
ly, "Fs mos 12 yeahs ole now, an |
ain nebber had no pahty yit."
Mrs. Brown reflected Pompey had
been a good boy, to be sure; if he would
only stay at that point of excellence,
who knew what she might manage to
do!
'Wull you holp me all you kin?" she
asked. EFF let's you hab a pahty, wull
you wuk yo' bes', an tend to de chiller
some, too, SOS l kin wash an iron
moah?"
Pompey promised everything re-
quired of him. Was his hope to be
realized?
81 wull sartain suah, nanny. I'll
run arrands, an I'll do jes' everything
you say"
Thus assured, Mrs. Brown proceeded
TO grapple with the idea of the party.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

For the past half dozen years Warmers
Safe Cure has not been advertised in the
weekly press, the city papers having been
exclusively used. The Company manufac-
turing the old and reliable kidney aud liver
medicine have, however, come to the con-
clusion that the country paper is read more
thoroughly than the city daily and better
results can be obtained by returning to the
weekly. In this they are correct, and we
hope our readers will prove it to them by
reading the new advertisement of the War
ner's Safe Cure Co. which will he found in
another column of this paper, and acting On
the advice there found.
The Republican., 1896-09-10
MilkWaed Pillows.

It is time by the middle of August to
gather the silk aoss of the milkweed
for filling pillows. No eiderdown is hall
so soft and beautiful as this fairy vege.
table down. Gather the pods when they
fully mature in size, but before they
turn brown or open. Peel off the husli
and strip off the black seeds 1t will
take nearly a barrel of millIwkeed pods
for pillow. The down is so much softer
than any on a feathered creature that
it is worth the trouble of gathering it,
N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

time, and Pompey had even relented to-
said: "One more wouldn't make much
| difference, anyhow"
Pompey had kept well up to the mark
| during the past two or three weeks, and
his mother was determined that the
! party was to be a grand one, encouraged
to renewed efforts by sight of the pleas
ure shining on the little black face,
and the wondering admiration as he
| looked at the great cakes she made.
She had some little secrets, too, over
which she chuckled gleefully, as she
decorated the final cake, making
"Pompey" on it with little red candies.
At three o'clock the party was to be-
gin, and at three o'clock precisely the
| front door of the cabin was opened
and in trooped every child, boy or girl,
that had been invited. Then the games
were started, and such uproarious
mirth as shook the whole place!
Nanny, who was resplendent in her
best gown, witls snowy apron and
! brightly colored turban, shook till her
fat sides ached, and even joined in some
of the games.
Happy Pompey! He was king of the as
semblage, and he chose for his partners
whomever he would, while Pete jack
son followed his lead admiringly.
But the climax came when the kitch-
en- door was thrown open, and nanny
announced, in her very best manner:
"Chillens. de suppah am ready"
Such obs and abs as went up from
the little company! Nanny had sur
passed herself. and Pompey's heart was
full as he gazed proudly around There
were creamy biscuits, thin slices of
| ham, preserves, cakes with frosting, I'M
limited candy, and-yes, there was ice
cream.
Never would Pompey forget his
twelfth birthday, and the glories of the
feast then spread for him. How the
cakes and other good things disap-
peared, while that unwonted luxury,
the ice cream, was disposed of in a
twinkling.
Pompey mast cut the birthcay cake
himself, giving each one their proper
share of the candies forming his
name.
He had several bundles to open, too;
a handkerchief whose border of red and
blue delighted his inmost soul, pen
knife all his own, and numerous games
and books.
Not vainly had nanny told the story
of the party to some of her best CUSTOM
ers.
But everything must have an end, and
the party shared the universal fate.
The last guest departed, loudly calling
on Pompey to do it all over again next
year, and the sleepy little Browns, who
had enjoyed themselves to the utmost,
We're in bed when Pompey said
at was jes' pufficllly splendid. NAM
my, everything, an de ice cream, too.
Oh, dear mel"
And he heaved a sigh in the fullness
of his heart.
Mrs. Brown looked at him gravely,
and said, after a little pause:
you has been a good boy fo' right
smart spell, Pompey, an yo' nanny
has worked hard fo' you, an eff you
amt good boy now, you ought ter
be-"
And as Pompey went happily to bed,
he thought SO. too.-Golden Days.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

Smithers Quitting his head cautious
ly in at the dining-room door)-My
dear, hope you and Bridget will be able
to come to a peaceful conclusion.
Mrs. Smithers (tearfuliy)-Humphi
II we did she'd smash 1.-THE Capital.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

THAT man in the bicycle suit has
wonderful self-control."
"What makes you think SOP"
81 don't think so; know it. I talked
with him for fully five minutes yester-
day and he didn't once try to tell me
about the good points of the wlseel he
rites"
''Oh, well, then he doesn't ride He's
probably only golf player. er."-Chicago
Post
The Republican., 1896-09-10

clothes to be ironed stood waiting, and
all the little Browns expected cake, to
mark the Sabbath day as better than
the rest of the week. So nanny
hustled around, setting her iron down
hard sometimes, by which Pompey
knew he must ON no account annoy her,
An ambitious project had been slow
ly taking shape in his rlind-nothing
more nor less than a birthday party!
The October woods were already flushed
with gayest colors, and the last day OF
the month would be his twelfth birth
day. What a shame, to have lived II
years and never to have had a party!
So Pompey thought, while his black
eyes twinkled at thought of the imag-
lined pleasure, and then grew sober
when he reflected what nanny might
say.
Thump! thump! thump! The hot iron
fairly flew along on the table in the
Kitchen, and as Mrs. Brown hung piece
after piece of snowy clothing on 4
chair-back, she puzzled to think what
could keep Pompey so quiet.
81 spec he's plannin' some owdashus
piece Of mischief" she soliloquized
-'Dat boy suttingly am a limb
But the limb had had an inspira
ton. and came in at just that moment
"'S'pose yo'd like some holp
NANNY" he began, gravely. "Doar
yo' want some wood toted, or some
wata fotched in?'
Could she have heard Alright? Was
Pompey actually Offering to work
Nanny rose to the situation, however
and from that time till noon Pompey
worked like Little Trojan.
''Now go find de chillen," com
5nanded nanny, when the gong
sounded at 12 o'clock. "Dey is probly
gone down to Jackson's an dey nebber
knows 'nough to come home"
She followed Pompey's retreatira
figure with a wondering gaze, while
she fried the ham and cut the bread for
dinner.
When the meal was over and the
young Browns had once more sidled
out to play, visions of shady woods and
falling nuts rose temptingly before
Pompey's eyes; but he resolutely with
stood them. Mrs. Brown had seldom, if
ever, been so proud of her eldest born.
About four o'clock the work was well
finished. He had carried the basket of
clothes home to their owner, and re.
turned to find his mother seated in the
gay, chintz-covered rocking chair, a
picture of peaceful content.
Now was his time!
81 done got back, nanny, an de lady
said de clothes was ironed awful nice -
"Did she, honey? Well, does know
The Republican., 1896-09-10

He--Noodles tells me that when walk
ing with him last night you were fish
ing for compliments.
She-Poor Noodles; I'm too old hand
to fish in shallow waters.-Detroit Free
Press
The Republican., 1896-09-10

"It is simply astonishing the way the
bicycle is displacing the horse."
ut is, indeed! Yesterday found O
piece of rubber tire in my sausage."-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

There is point beyond which medication
cannot go. Before it is too late to mend,
persons of a rheumatic tendency, inherited
or acquired, should use that benignant de-
fense against the further progress of the
supertenacious dy-rheumatism. The
name of this prU UsSl rescuer is Hostetter' S
Stomach Btters, which, it should also be
recollected, cures dyspepsia, liver com.
plant, fever and ague, debility and nervous
The Republican., 1896-09-10

VERY low rates will be made by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex-
cursions of August16th, September 1st, 18th
and Harvesters For particulars apply to the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. Il Tkt. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

1t is no particular credit TO Adam that
he never chewed tobacco. There was nc
other man for him to beg ''chaw" Of
Texas Sitter.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

On THE RooF.-Jawkins --"Why do YOU
applaud that rot!" Hogg-"Hang it, if you
would 90 the same it would help you not to
hear it. t.'-Truth.
The Republican., 1896-09-10

"WHo was best man at the wedding7"
"Thc brides father, if cheerfulness counts
for anything. "-Puck
The Republican., 1896-09-10

IT is more pleasant to kiss a miss than to
miss Philadelphia Record
The Republican., 1896-09-10

No one can go out in what is called
society without being somewhat OF u
gad.-~Atchjson Globe.
The Republican., 1896-09-10
POMPEY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
BY MILE L. RAY.

OMPEY sat on the
l o W doorstep,
thinking busily.
1t was Saturday
morning, a n d
nanny had her
hands full of work
in the little kitch-
en-. She had al
ready "redded up
the room, but a
huge basketful OF
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Suns Cotton Rev,ew.

New York, Aug. 10.-The SUMS cotton re
view says; Cotton declined to II points,
but rallied and advanced 30 to 36 points, re-
acted slightly and closed steady at net adj
vance of % to rs points, with sales of 256, 900
bales.
Today's features. The downward ten
dency of cotton prices today was of very
brief duration. Liverpool was lower and
rains We're reported in sections of the SOUTH
west, but the official weather reported
showed that the precipitation for forty
eight hours was very light In Arkansas the
total was only PA inches, while in Texas
there was practically none at all. But the
monthly government report was the chief
factor in speculation. 1t reported deteria-
toration during July of 1874 per cent, giving
the condition at 1910 per cent, against go. 5
on July and 77.9 on August l, 1895 The
condition last year was the lowest ever re-
ported in August. The report stated that in
the drouth stricken regions where rain had
fallen it was too late to be of benefit; that
in Mississippi and Arkansas the damage by
drouth and heat was .irreparable. So prices
rallied and advanced rapidly. There was
some realizing before the close, but the Of
ferings were readily absorbed, and the last
prices were near the top figures of the day
Some operators say that the government
too has overestimated the damage done by
drouth and the intense heat but on the
other hand many contend that the damage
has not been overestimated and that the
crop has deteriorated fully so per cent since
August |. Spot cotton here was firmer and
more active.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Live : oil otton Market.

Liverpool, A, lO-12:sO p. m-Cotton
was in moderate demand, and prices were
easier: American middling, 5-16d; sales
5000 bales, of 740O were American; for specu-
iation and export, 500 bales; receipts, 5000
bales, of which 300 were American Futures
opened quiet: demand moderate August. 4
1i64G4 t9-6id: August and September, 4
io-64M4 0S-6ld; September and October, 4
C4-s4a4 o2-64d: October and November, 4
02-S43; November and December, 03-6i6D4
0t-6ld; December and January, 03-6403
63-S4d; January and February, 0a-64d; Feb
ruary and March, 4 02-64Gg4 eo-64d; March and
April, 4 02-ezQ4 0o-64d; April and May, 4
oa-ezq4 oo-6id. Futures were steady at the
decline.
Liverpool. Aug. 16.--4 p m-Cotton flu
lures closed quiet at the decline. August
4 G-64d sellers; August and September 4
c4-6id; September and October 4 00-64d buy
ers; October ana November, 3 G2-e4d sellers
November and December, December and
January, January anu February, e0-G46I3
61-e4d buyers; February and March, 61-64lD
9 g2-Gid buyers; March and April, G2.e4Q
Oa-6id buyers; May and June, OO-GiQ4 0i-61d
buyers. $50. 49,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
alabama Christian Advocate. ,

alabama Christian Advocate,
The Southern Medical Dispensarv ia
the leading institution of its kind In Bir.
minsham and has been instrumental IN
enecthg the cure or many serious cases,
and thus carrying healing and haDpinesa
to many homes. DR.. o. T. Dozier, head
OF the Southern Medical Dispensarv
gives his entire time and personal super.
vision to the work, and brings to bear a
careful medical training in the best col.
Ieges of the land and q long and valra.
Bile experience in the treatment of special
diseases. Ills professional standing IL
unimpeachable and his character as
gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
Winona. Miss. Times1
DR.. Dozier Is a specialist of great repu-
tation and has been unusually successful
In his practice. He never undertakes a
case unless reasonably sure of cure. He
Is heightened gentleman and can be con.
suited with the utmost confidence.
(Atlanta Constitution)
Dr. o. L. Dozier, the head Of the South.
ern Medical Dispensary of Birminrhnm.
Ala, is a specialist of nearly twenty
years experience in the treatment Of
chronic, nervous and private diseases and
his uniform success has given him a lead
ing position In the medical profession in
that city.
Sunday Morning star)
DR.. Dozier's success has been simply
marvellous and has elected the most en-.
from the dispensary's many patrons from
all over the state.
Sumter County SUM-
DR.. Dozier's reputation as specialist
has overstepped the bounds of Alabama
and he is known all over the south.
(Anniston Hot Blast.)
Among the most noted and successful
specialists in this country are DIR. Dozier
e. Co. They have extended their business
from year to year and the patronage
given to them in the several surrounding
states Is most gratifying. DR.. Dozier
is a heightened, polished Christian gen.
tIeman and has many warm personal
friends in Admission who knew him years
ago when practieing in Rome. Ga.
Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
AS specialist DIR. Dozier is unexcelled
by any living physician. His reputation
at home and abroad Is such that physl-
clans in this city and from a distance
frequently send him patients that they
are unable to cure, and he never fails to
effect cure. All Birmingham Is proud
and honored to have such distinguished
man as a citizen.
heightened. cultured Christian gentle
man, strictly honest In all his dealings
and financially responsible for all his
contracts.
DR.. Dozier & Co.,
p. o. Box liz. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Aug. 10.-Cotton was quiet;
midding gulf, s8sc;. middlng uplands sac !:
Britain, $50 bales; exports. to France so
bales; exports to the continent, 1850. bales
forwarded, Is bales; sales 40f bales; spin
ners. 70 bales; stock, actaul, 3,759 bales.
Total today: Net receipts. 1856 bales; ex-
ports to Great Britain, $50 bales: exports to
France, so bales; exports to the continent
1850 bales; stock, 133, 1862 bales
Total so far this week. Net receipts 3005
bales; exports to Great Britain, 1915 bales:
exports to France, 1850 bales; exports to the
continent, 1850 bales.
Total since September 1: Z. Net receipts
5,167515 bales; exports to Great Britain
2,2H401 bales; exports to France, 464 564
bales; exports to the continent 1,7S1,31
bales
New York. Aug. 10.-Cotton futures closed
steady; sales, 25G, 200 bales; August, sol; Sep,
ternber, 76S; October. ia; November, 49,
March, 7.S4; April, 100.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL I
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.


Bacon strips, $3.50.
Bulb. meats, $3.50; plates. ss75; clear
sides, $4.10.
Hams, 14-pound average, S1AQ11lsc.
Grits, per sack $1.10.
Cheese, 71s to 121ac.
: Flour--Best patent. $500; straight grade
s3.50Q450.
65c per sack.
Salt-15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks,
zoe; jute sacks, &c..
.Syrup-Fancy, new crop. Soc; other grades.
Is to &c.
Lard-Fancy leaf, f1sc; Srefined tierces, 4q
41sc; smaller packages the usual differences.
Sugar-Granlated, 5.20e; cut-loaf, 6Ac;
fancy yellow clarified, 4Bc.
Green coffee, 16la to zoe; Arbuckles, $l9.60.
Fruits and Produce.
Cabbages-Home grown 1Ac.
Lemons--s450per box.
Onions-Per pound, 115c.
Irish potatoes-New crop, $3.50 straight
per barrel.
Vinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon.
Butter-Country, 12laQ20c per pound
choice creamery, 2212c.
Eggs, 1114c.
Poultry-Large friers, 15c; small to me-
dunn, Sq1212c; cocks, 15e; hens, 2OQ22lac.
Peaches-Per crate, $1.00@2.00.
Grapes-Niagara, $1.T5 per crate.
Pears-Georgia I5eConte, $3.50 per bar
rel; Kieffe $3.50 per barrel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
st. Louis.

ST. Louis Mo-, Aug. 10-Flour was steady
patents, So. 0043. 15; extra fancy, S2.70q3S5
fancy, $2.40a2.50; choice, 50. 10@2.20.
bid September, 5sc; December, eHsc,
Corn was lower; August, 22c asked; Sep
TENDER, 2l7c; L ecember, 23Be bid, May
25Ac
Oats were lower; August, 19c; September
1Sc; May, zoe bid.
Butter was quiet; creamery extra 15lsd
Ice; seconds, 11q12c; extra dairy, 11@12c; sec
onds, 6Q7c.
Pork Standard mess, new, $3.50; old, $685.
Bacon-Shoulders, $412h; longs, $3S715
clear ribs, s4122; short clear sides, s4.25.
Dry salted meats-Shoulders, S362la; longs
$3.62ia; clear ribs, $3.75 short clear sides
$4.00.
Whisky was steady at s1.22.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE,,
Troy, Alabama.

/. Has full college scholastic course and
By its organic law grants college. degrees.
q While ii has the best of facilities for
the usual college training for the learned,
I've work is the training of teachers, for
which the State has great need and has
made provision here. The course is so ar
xahged as to accommodate the lower and
higher grade of Scholarship. Anyone can
enter and find suitable work.
We have primaries, ETC., In the model
school, and many college graduates and
post graduates and professional work. Many
college presidents and professors, and city
and county superintendent of schools and
other leading teachers are on our profess
sional and postgraduate courses for higher
8. All expenses are veryslow. Board is
but 81 to SO per month";.
A. For full particulars, or If good teacher
is wanted write the President, E. X. Ell
BRIDGE, Troy, Ala. Ask for the State
Normal Exponent. a monthly journal.
7-25-1m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11

wilmington, NJ C., Aug. 1o.-Rosin. was
Turpentine was firm; machine. 22c; irreg-
ular, Gle. Crude turpentine was steady;
hard, sl.2o; soft, 81: IS; virgin, $1.65.
Savannah, Ca, Aug. 10.-Turpentine was
firm at 22l4c; sales 257 casks; receipts, 2466
Rosin was firm and unchanged sales, 1000
barrels; receipts, 5029 barrels.
Charleston. s. G., Aug. 10-Turpentine
Resin was firm; b., c. 81 rs; D., e., $3.50;
f., $685. G., $1.40; H.. $l45; 1, $1.50; K, $l55;
M, $3.50: NJ, $1.65; window glass, $1.7O; water
white $780,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards ILL.,, Aug. 10.-Cattle-
Receipts, Il, 900; market firm; common to ex-
ira steers, 49, 2514.70; stockers and feeders,
$3 3Ga375; cows and bulls, $1.250f3. rs; calves,
$S.5OdI55O; Texans, s1.50QS.25; western rang
ers $220ll3.S5.
10c lower; heavy packing and shipping lots,
81. 20; common to choince mixed, $4,000
$40; choice assorted. $3.25q3.35; light, $4,000
3.35; pigs, $260M3.35.
Sheep-Receipts, 16, 900; market steady; in
ferior to choice, $2.00qS.25; lambs, $300a5.S5.