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The advocate., 1896-12-30

bristling beard-rather ogFeish 81 as
pect, but decidedly highbFed-while
my Lady McGregor was gweet-faced,
meek gentlewoman, with q blsQuo
skin and feecy white hair, who had no
individuality, but in gentle birdlike
notes played echo to her husbaRd's
sentiments.
AS for the cottage, IL was dream
thatehed relic Of the last century,
with diamond-pnned bow windOws,
and curious gableS-the rent a mere
bagatelle. So Of COURSE 1 jumped at Sir
Hugh's offer Of it.
Peace. Oh, the delicious repOse OF
that enchanted spot, after the uprOar
of London town. My pen Hew over the
paper, and mothers face was wTeathed
In chronic sniles.
Beyond the village folk, who were
to the manor born, there were few
resident genry-just ono or two old
maids and couple Of retired army
officers and their wives.
Child hate had begun with them Oh o
whiEn, but had ended az q creed. They
held periodical discussions and ena
cOuraged each other in these NAL
thUsian sentiments, at which some
tunes mothers indignation threat
ened to burst it's bounds or end m q At
of apoplexy. lived in perpetual dread
Of some indiscretiOn on her part, which
might turn us again back to the cruel
streets of London, but the weeks few
by and the feared catastrophe came
not.
Nevertheless one day the blow fell
fell more heavily because IL came from
the least expected quarter.
1t was the last day Of the dying year
that day of the awful catastrophe.
The roses were all dead and gone, the
singing birds were silent, but the
laurel, the ivy and the holly tinted the
landscape with color, and the Bparrows
and some other hardy birds twittered
merrlly on the leaAess bOughB Of the
big elns
New Years eve.
Yes, we were going to celebrate all
by ourselves in trueNew England style,
and on the morrow we purpOBed 20
show the baronet and his tenantry how
to keep New Years day.
But ell our plans were frustrated by
a casualty as disastrous as II was un-
looked for--the arrival Of little vel.
low telegram, folded in that prepOS-
ferrous form the British government
adopts for the bewilderment Of itB sub.
tects.
"Ellen Wills,
shOredltch Station z
George Harland
Safe voyage. Just reached London. Com.
ing down with the two children. A New
Years day surprise party. Isn't 4 Elori'
Gus? NELL"
Nell, inconsequent Nell, always get
ting me into petty troubles, was my
dear daughter, married to q young en-.
gineer in Chicago, named David Wills
but now sOjOurning in Paris, attending
to big business contracts. I knew hO
had written for his wife and little ONES
to join him, and saw At glance how
the light-hearted girl, having TO BboE
over in London on her way to che
French metropolis, had planned the lit
tie visit 10 us.
"What is to be done?" gasped. ~
is too late to stop her, for she 10 already
on her way"
Then mothers" fury burst forth
have been her huband for more thar
30 years and never suspected that
such a volcano could rage beneath that
The advocate., 1896-12-30
Toll, toll, TOLL

And the night creeps on apace!
While the candle filckers low
In her haggard, CHASTITY face.
count his heart-beats one by one,
And weep to think his race is run.
nut hark! the clock strikes loud and clear!
Tho last sad kneli Of time hear!
GoOd-by, Ola Year!
The advocate., 1896-12-30

Ae lingerS beside me here.
His feeble pulse beats faint and slow,
And mystic shadows come and go
Across his face, while, hushed and still
With awe / watch Time work his will
With deadly skill.
The advocate., 1896-12-30
ToIl, ton, TOLL

-7T7" LVA41 bUII0 LWI4I
How the mOurnftll sounds ring out
Lake the wall OF dying hope
That despair has put TO rout!
GOcd-by, old friend you bear away
"A many happy, glGdson1e day,
And many hopes and many fears,
with many bitter, burning tears
Old Yearg Old Year!
The advocate., 1896-12-30
New Years day.

New Years day.
We werO q miserable party a. we
trudge8 through the muddy lanes to
MelcOmb Regis hall. How our foot
steps halted. On what paltry pretense
1 delayed the half-hOur's walk, now to
admire bit OF scenery, now to examine
some strange shrub, till even mothers
patience failed her.
''HOw you can talk about anything
bnt that awful old man cannot UNDER
eArp erF hr1 A. 4 usig
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
AFFAIRS MILITARY.
Interesting Meeting of the Jefferson County
Club-Captain Defuniak's
Essay

The adjourned meeting of the Jefferson
County Military club was held in the office
of Captain Demere Saturday night
Lieutenant Lacey secretary of the club,
being absent on a trip to Africa, to be gone
about three months, it was recommended
and agreed that his place be temporarily
filled by appointment at each meeting of
the club.
On motion of Capt. e. A. DeFuniak the
secretary was instructed to notify all the
members of the club to be present at the
next meeting, which will be held in the
armory of the Birmingham Rifles on the
evening of the first Saturday in April. Also,
Adopted.
On motion of Chaplain Fitzsimons Cap
tain DeFuniak was requested to prepare
an essay on the tactics of the Cuban war,
to be read at the next meeting.
On motion Captain DeFunak was ap-
pointed committee of one to communicate
with the various cities who have extended
invitations to the Alabama troops to hold
their encampment with them and ascertain
as far as practicable the most suitable
place. and report at the next meeting of
the club. Invitations have been extended
by East Lake and Lakeview for Birming-
ham and by Montgomery and Tuscaloosa.
From the tone of the general discussion by
the members of the club it is evident that
the purpose is to select the place that will
be the least expensive to reach and at the
same time furnish the necessary aecommo-
alatfons. And while Birmingham seems to
he the favorite thus far the cities named
have proffered Inducements that are being
seriously considered, and II is by no means
certain rs yet which place will be agreed
upOn. -..s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastorIa.
ALABAMA GAM MA ALUMNI.
Organization of Phi Delta Theta Chapter
Saturday Night.

Saturday Night
very enthusiastic meeting of Biz
mingham Phi Delta Theta alumni was
held Saturday night at the Office of Mr.
r. P. Wetmore, at 2004h First avenue.
The object of the meeting was the per-
manent organization of an alumni chap
ter of the fraternity in Birmingham,
and those present were highly pleased
with the prospects of a successful chap
ter.
The meeting was called to order at s
O'Clock by MIR. Wetmore, chairman The
election of permanent officers. was taken
up with the following results:
Richmond p Wetmore. president
John W. Tomlnson, vice-presldent
Charles A. Stillman, reporter.
William M. Walker, secretary and
treasurer.
The old saying '.once Phi always a
PHI was fully demonstrated by the in-
terest manifested by the members pres
ent last night. The necessity of such an
organization in the state has long been
felt, but the charter was received only
recently.
In response to a call the following
members We're present: @s
william Mudd Martin, William M.
Walker, Charles A. Stillman, r. C. Re-
dus, D. F Talley. Louis ". Clark, j.
w. Tomlinson. William M. Jordan, L. F.
Luckie, Aubrey Harwell, r. P. Wetmore,
Charles NJ. Murphy, w. L. Smith, A, d.
Wright, T.. H. Spencer.
Plans for the erection of chapter
house at the University-of Alabama were
fully discussed and steps taken towards
the completion of same.
After all business was disposed Of re-
freshments were INDUCED in and remi-
niscences of college days afforded the
most pleasant pastime. 1t was crafty
ing to note how strong Is the bond of
Phi Delta Theta In drawing togethef
her members in brotherhood
After a toast to the new chapter the
meeting adjourned to April 4, at s o'clock,
and the president kindly rendered the use
Of his office for the occasion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
ESTIMATED.


I have placed, all these commodities on
a silver basis-that is, what they sold for
and brought in silver ore, taken in ex-
change therefor, at their respective aver
age market values. In the third column.
is shown the amount of gold necessary
to buy 4121a grains, or the silver in dol
lar In the second column is shown the
percentage of silver required to pay
debts.
In the fourth column is shown the
amount of silver required to buy forty
five principal commodities; in the fifth
and seventh columns is shown the
amount of silver necessary to purchase
a bushel of wheat and pound of cotton.
While double the amount of silver is
required to nay debts and buy gold, yet
the same or only half the amount Is nee
essary to buy all other things.
In the sixth column is given the cot
ton crops and which was exchangeable
for silver at the prices given in column
seven, and amounted to millions of dol
lars given in column eight, But by rea-
son Of decentralization brought only the
amount in column nine and thereby en-
tailed on the south the millions expressed
in column ten, an aggregate of $207S 000,-
900 in twenty-five years on one principal
commodity alone.
J. W. GOLDSMITH
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
IT'S THE ROBBER DOLLAR
Mr.. J. W. Goldsmith Makes an
Interesting Compilation.
SINGLE STANDARD EFFECTS
A Costly System in the interest of the Money
Holder and Coupon Clipper-lts e.
fects on the Producer.
Editor Constitution:

Editor Constitution:
The following table showing the ex-
changeable value of 371A grains of pure
silver with other commodities" I have
prepared with considerable care, and
think is not only accurate, but estab-
fishes beyond doubt that silver, as be-
tween the two precious metals, is the cor
have treated gold and silver ore as bull
lion, cotton, wheat and forty-five princi-
pal commodities as all products, goods
or commodities, and the result is that all
these products, standing alone on their
own merits and taken according to the
law of supply and demand, have in twen-
ty-three years, since silver was demone-
tized, varied but slightly in price, except
when measured by the gold standard
Gold, coin and bullion, has constantly in
creased in value and purchasing power,
simply by reason of the favoritism given
it in free and unlimited coinage at the
mintS. Silver, while it is worth as much
as 1t ever was, as compared with all 9TH
er commodities except gold, has not
doubled its commodity value as has gold
simply for the reason that it has been
Disseminated against and has been for
hidden the free coinage accorded to gold.
Previous to the Sherman decentralization
law of 1873 the metal in a silver dollar
or 41212 grains of pure silver, was equal in
value to a gold dollar but by operation
of the Sherman act gold has continued
to advance until in 1894 it had doubled in
value and bought twice as much of forty
six principal products, including silver,
& If hnl1pht in 1879
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

n1Shed IL necessary
Age-Herald.
It always afforcs a public journal
Measure to testify to merit where 1t is
deserved. 1t is therefore with pleasure
and pardonable pride that the Age-Her-
aid ions with its brethren of the press in
testifying to the merit, skill and RELIABLE
ity of DR.. o. T. Dozier, Principal Of the
DIR. Dozier has resided for many years in
birmingham, and each successive year
has added to his reputation, to his use
fulness and to the esteem in which he is
held by our best citizens. His long rec
ord and approved abilities entitle him
to the proud distinction of standing at
'the head of his profession"
DAILY News, Birmingham
DR.. Dozier, the head of the institution.
is a physician and surgeon of education,
skill and experience, man of culture and
high literary attainments and a gentle
man respected by all who know him. He
can be relied on in all matters pertaining
to his profession: The News commends
him most cordially to all those in need OF
his services.
Bessemer Weekly.
There Is probably not a more highly
educated physician in this section than
DR.. o. T. Dozier. He is a specialist of
many years experience and successful
practice. He is noted for his thorough
mastery of the details and 1ntrlcacleS OF
his profession. and for unusual scientific
attainments.
masonic Guide.)
DR.. Dozier can be relied upon to treat
diseases in the most successful manner.
and he is known all over the south.
labor Advocate.)
DR.. Dozier bears the reputation of be-
ing one of the most successful practition-
ers in the south. A personal acquaint-
apce with-the principal warrants the La
Dor Advocate in giving the institution the
warmest recommendation to its every
reader.
(Bessemer Journal)
DIR. Dozier's reputation Is a brilliant
one. He is specialist of nearly twenty
wears experience in active practice and
;s strictly reliable and has the confidence
of the public and Endorsement of the
press.
(The Southern Odd Fellow.)
We cannot add anything to the reputa-
t;on DR.. O. T. Dozier has already ac-
ouired in the line of his profession. but
we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow
that can be relied on to carry out every
nromise he makes to those needing his
services.
Mountain Home. Talladega.)
The press of Birmingham and all over
Alabama speak in the highest terms of
DR.. Dozier as physician, surgeon and
gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in
recommending him to those of our pa
irons who need his services.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
alabama Christian Advocate,

alabama Christian Advocate,
me southern Medical Dispensary IA
the leading institution of its kind in Rirs
mlneham and has been Instrumental In
effectng the cure of many serious "a 40. :.
and thus carrying healing and happiness
TO many homes. DR.. o. T. Dozier. head
OF the Southern Medical Dispensary.
gives his entire time and personal super.
VISION 10 the work, and brings to bear n
careful medical training in the best col.
legeS OF the land and long and vaIua.
Bile experience In the treatment of Special
diseases. His professional standing Is
unimpeachable and his character as
gentleman and citizen Is above repro, oh.
{Winona, Miss, Times)
DR.. DoZier is a specialist of great renu-
tatlon and has been unusually successful
i'll his practice. He never Undertakes .
case unless reasonably sure of cure. He
is high, ,to gentleman and can be con-
suited with the utmost confidence
ATLANTA Constitution.)
DR.. Q. 7. Dozier, the head of the South
ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham.
Ala, Is specialist of nearly twenty
years. experience in the treatment Of
his uniform success has given him a lead
ing position In the medical profession In
that city.
Sunday Morning Starr
DR.. Dozier's success has been simply
marvellous and has elected the most en-
thusiastic words of praise and gratitude
from the dispensary's many patrons from
all over the state.
Sumter County SUM
DR.. Dozier's reputation as a 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 DR.. Dozier
& 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 heightened, polished. Christian gem
tleman and has many warm personal
friends in Admission who knew him years
ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
Peoples Weekly Tribune9
AS a specialist DIR. Dozier is unexcelled
by any living physician. His reputation
at home and abroad is such that physi-
clans in this city and from distance
frequently send him patients that they
are unable to cure, and he never fails to
effect a cure. All Birmingham Is proud
and honored to have such distinguished
man as a citizen.
DIR. Dozier is q Georgian by birth, q
high-toned, cultured Christian gentle
man, strictly honest in all his dealings
and financially responsible for all his
contracts.
.,,.
DIR. Dozier & Co.,
p. o. Box 112. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
Joint Discussion.

Dr. Cunningham and Mr. Porter, can
dida ties for the democratic nomination for
the state senate, have agreed to hold
joint discussions at the following places
and times:
Birmingham March 49, at p. m.
Mount Pinson March q, at II a. m.
Trussvile March "a, at II a. m.
Leeds March a. at II a. m. IL
Elyton March 80, at 1880 p. m.
Adger March 81, at 1880 p. m. LII
Bessemer April 3, at 8 p. m. I'll
Toadvine April A, at II a. m. II
.Blossburg April z, at 7:30 p. m.
3-S-td.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

Phelps, NJ. D., LII.
D., of Dartmouth
college, first pre-
scribed what is now
known the world
over as Paine's eel
cry compound, a
positive cure fer
dyspepsia, bilious
ness, liver COM
plant, neuralgia,
rheumatism, and
kidney troubles.
For the latter
Paine'S celery COM
Mound hac clIaonod.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

ed again and again where everything else
has failed.
Sufferers from neuralgia, neuralgia
headaches and rheumatism should stop
short their morphine, quinine and such
pain-killing drugs. No cure can be
hoped for from these temporizers. There
is one way of getting rid forever of the
causes of all this suffering; that is by
taking Paines celery compound In this
great modern remedy the real means to
health is attended to; sleep is made
sound and refreshing, the appetite i'm
proves and the nerves stop complaining
because they get the nutriment that ma
ture requires. This Is the fundamental,
rational way that Paine's celery COM
pound takes to be able to cope success
fully with diseases of the liver, kidneys
and stomach, and to guarantee a COM
plete return of sound sleep, good diges-
ton and quiet, well-regulated nervous
system. 1850
5 James J. Corbett's last and most inter-
esting battle can be seen in Edisons par
lor next door to the city hall. on 18th
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
MAKES PEOPLE WELL.
Most Remarkable Remedy in
the World.
Far Superior to Ordinary Sarsapa-
riIIas, Neryines or Bitters.
The True Medicine for Lost
Nervous Strength.
Without an Equal in Purifying and
Enriching the Blood.
Great Cures Effected by Paine's
Celery Compound.
What Scientific Research
Has Accomplished.
Proved by Success Where All
Flee Had Eailod
What Scientific Research
Has Accomplished.
Proved by Success Where All
Else Has Failed.

There Is one true specific for diseases
arising from a dehilitated nervous sys-
tenn, and that is the Paine's celery COM
pound so generally prescribed by ply
sicians. 1t is the most remarkable reme-
dy that the scientific research of this
country has produced. Prof. Edward E.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

Mrs E. Klarenaar, representing War;
.ner Bros coraline boned corsets, is at
502 Nineteenth street for this month only.
Send her your name and address, She
will call upon you and assist you in Sc
Letting a perfect fitting corset. 3-11-6t
, 1896-04-29
WHAT l THINK OF SOUTH
AFRICA."e

Mr.. Stuart Cumberland, who has travelled
much and far, in the course of his entertain
ments in connection with Thought Read
ing" has given us a characteristic account
of some Of his experience in South Africa.
His book on What l Think of South
Africa" gives not only his opinions on the
country and the inhabitants, but has some
very interesting accounts of his visits TO
personages whose names have been promi-
nently before the public during the late
troubles in the 1ransvaal. Mr.. Cumberland
has not a great opinion of the Beers. and he
strongly supports the Uillanders. and 1t is
just possible that his strong preferences may
have tinged his Judgment.
MR.. CECIL RHODES AS a MAN.
He has a great admiration for Mr.. Cecil
Rhodes. He says: What most struck me
ahout Mr.. Rhodes at our first meeting was his
sbvness-it was so unexpected. | had from
.wbat I Think Of soryh Africa, =" by Stuart Cumberland,
London Chapman ano fah'
, 1896-04-29

Her Majesiy Queen Victoria will arrive ut
Windsor on Frid IS mkt. 1t IS reported hat
upon account OF her h. a ia there will be no
drawing room held in May nor any other
ceremonial function during the season. 1t is
also stated that upon the occasion of he mar
riage Of Princess Maud Of Wales, there will
be only two state concerts given, out n balls
to celebrate the event.
A despatch from Paris reports chat con-
siderable difficulty is being found in the
formation Of Il new Cabinet and that, IN
consequence. the resignation of President
Faure is rumoured
From Havana il is announced that Gen
eral Weyler has issued a proclamation,
the result Of which he expects will be that
many rebels will lay down their arms. The
proclamation states that the insurgents in
the province of Pinar del Rio are demoralized,
and that in consequence of the constant per-
secution by the troops he believes that many
of them are DESTROYS of surrendering, but the
fear Of being shot prevents them, he therefore
orders that all patriot leaders and their
followers presenting themselves with their
arms to the military authorities shall be
pardonel. he, however, reserves the right TO
decide where those who surrender Shall re-
side.
A telegram from Philadelphia states that
the S. S. Bermuda has left that port bound for
Puerto COrtcz for orders. 1t is supposed for
ammunition for the insurgents.
A Washington despatch to the Times re-
peats the statement of the penlous status of
the Venezuela question and declares that
negotiations are suspended; a lother rep )rt says
that il is not eXpected the commission will
report until Decemb. Il.
II &c ro1,Ot tod that fIn RritiSL Admiralty
have given orders for the immediate con-
s%truction Of tvelty more torpedo boat
destroyers.
A despatch from thu Rome correspondent
to the "ITerald' states that owing to diff.
oulties in The commisSariat department the
offensive movement of the Italians is being
paralysed. 1t is also reported that the
Negus persists in demanding a Russian pro-
t~ectorate,
Colon, Enthusiastically being the MUM
Eipal aud Deputies election day a disturbance
took place at the polling station at which
sticks and firearms were freely used. The
Postmaster and several other government
officials have been imprisoned No one re-
ported seriously injured,
St. Kits, April 28th.-The special court
for trial of rioters closed to-day. a new
court will be opened on eighth May for the
cases remaining on hand. There are seventy
eases disposed Of and 50 far lightweight
stand for trial at next court. The sentences
are maximum seven years, minimum one and
average five years.
New York, April 28th
Flour, City Mills for the West Indies pei
barrel. "a .1O-S4.20
Meal, best braudywine, pcr. brl 2.20
Heavy Moss Pork s9-94
N. $. Pork 500
Crystals per lii. 4-5-16
'"s" Muscovado so test per Id 3&-3B
English Island, MoIesses PEI
gal. 23c- &c
Exchange, New York andLondon 4,87i-488
london. April 28th.
(DemerarAUrystals noI cwt.14j3-l5l3
Sugar Museovado pr cwt. 10I-11
German Beet $500 fob. pr cwt
1917
, 1896-04-29

An Inspector recently made a surprise visit
to a village school in the county of Durham
and was we'll rewarded. Asking for the
feminine of knight" he received as the an
swer nightmare" Even the gravity of one
of Her MajeSty's inspectors was not proof
against this.
, 1896-04-29
JAMAICA COUNCIL LYRICS.
(FrOm the Gledner.)

YE LEGEND OF YE NEWSPAPER LIBEL LAW,
1896.
Oh those Laws : Oh those Laws! with their
pulling flaws,
Their numerous clutches and terri bic claws,
That have caused so much trouble and fear
and distress