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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

SCc for zoe to 81 Sterling Silver Toilet Ar
ticles. such shoe horns button hooks
nail files corn knives. nail poiishers tooth brushes
etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

zOC for $1.40 Oak Tabl., and 81 60 for a
81 Oak Table, with hardly noticeable dam
age Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

60 zE for a $3.50 Toilet Set Of ten pieces,
~Ss0O exqusitely decorated Note that the
snail pitcher is missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

C6No for those 34c Hemmed Sheets Those
being soiled where the folds are exposed
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

CT No for last of the s6.9s and s9.9S Accor-
sVSe>O dion Plated Skirts of black, blue and
nl,-ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

$l.4S for a S2-9S BamDoo Tabourette md like
low prices for several other hurt pieces of furni
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

n EC for 25c School Comprehension with ink
stand and four other pieces. Lock and
key. Stationery department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06
Housefurnishings.

Most of these articles are more or
less shopworn, but not because of
being here long. Some were injured
in transit, just received from the
makers.
81 g6N for $40 Box Couch, self-opening.
W. This and others are IN fourth floor
zoo for a $1.49 Oak Tabl., and 81 60 for a
HSS 81 Oak Table, with hardly noticeable dam.
age. Fourth floor.
$1.4s for s2-9s BamDoo Tabourette md like
low prices for several other hurt pieces of furni
ture.
SD 40 pair for $3.9s Lace Curtains-hee ause
~1'> only three pair remain of this pattern
and no more can be secured.
SZ.~S pair for last two pairs of
these quick-selling $3.50 Curtains, in
Brussels lace effect.
C6G, for those 34c Hemmed Sheets Those
being soiled where the folds are exposed.
Second floor.
30C for the 43c Sheets also slightly soiled
ONS Size 72x9O inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

81 SG for a $40 Box Couch, selfopening
This and others are IN fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06
Ladies' Garments.

SE for IS to $3.50 Cloth Jhekets-the few Dozen
wa garments carried from last season. The
alteration of the sleeves can be easily made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

en- N0 for last of the S16.9S Bicycle Suits.
V]e|O mide of English whip>ord Silk-lined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

SD 80 pair for $3.9s Lace Curtains-het ause
only three pair remain of this pattern
and no more can be secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06
Fancy Goods.

Fancy Goods.
S3 OF for 50 Mackintoshes. with double cape.
velvet collar, fancy lining Only long
length. but We will shorten to suit.
AC for choice of broken lots Ladies' and Chill
dren's Handkerchiefs, plain and fancy. Quite
big table full
lSc for remnants of stamped goods
on second foor-Art Department.
Some were 25c.-72-inch Duck
Scarfs, 36-inch Table Covers, 20 by
80 Tray Covers and 20 by 20 Linen
Squares. Choice for I5c.
nEc for 25c School Companions-box with ink
stand and four other pieces Lock and
key. Stationery department.
1Sc for 100 Japanese Paper Napkins. Beauti-
full designs. Were Is. 80 and Toe pei
hundred. Stationery department
They look worth Soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-06

AdN/, for broken lots of Toe Natural Wool Vests
W. and Pants. An sizes. in one style or an
uOr, for % and a5c Hose. in plain and drop
~ stitch. Odds and ends, but none the
DIR, for broken lots of the Palas Royals IA
Eoas soc Drawers OF cambria and muslin.
with lace and Embroidery trimmings.
OEc for 80. Zoe and 81 Corsets. Some show
SO~ signs of handling. Sizes IS, 23, "a. %
Dress Goods, etc.
SSc yard for last of quickest selling
SOC and soc Wool Dress Goods in
the new autumn plaids, fancy ziber-
lines and two-tone effects. This
paragraph earns big letters.
a., yard for Sc and 81 fabrics. among which
ale the new fancy SelourS anu Sf-lnch
broadcloths. in heliotrope, violet, tan. navy and
brown only.
ESc yard for remnants of the 75c Black Bro
caded Silks and Satins. Plenty of good
lengths for tomorrow's early visitors.
Ec yard for DC silesia Innings. l2c yard for Ice
Linen Canvas DC yard for 12,ae percalines.
1Sc yard for last Of the &c and Csc Point
Lerre Laces. inches wide.
:SNC yard fo- the TIC to 81 Jetted Band Laees
Remnants but note reduction In price
DC yard for 7oc to LIS Pompadour Ruehings,
S@S plated cdses in white, cream and black.
ASc yard for remnants of our
famous Ioc and 25c MORE Taffeta
Ribbons, 81 to a inches wide. The
best selling colors are in the lot.
Worth telling of in big letters.
nOr, for choice of second floor table filed with
Black and Fanny Feathers. Worth from
25c to 5Oc.
IT. for &c Chinese Ironing Wax with wood ham,
~ die. And L. spool for Kings Sewing Machine
Thread-20O yards for lie.
H<, piece for lie pieces of S. H. and ". yelve
w teen Skirt Facing
Fancy Goods.
Csc pair for the Ladies ST Palais
Royal Kid Gloves. While, Tans
and Black, in 4-button and 5-hooks.
Some hurt by window display, others
have been tried on. Some are
heavier kid than the standard.
SCc for zoe to 81 Sterling Silver Toilet Ar
ticles. such shoe horns button hooks
nail files. knives nail polishers tooth brushes
etc.
arc for last Of those 50c Photo Frames. made
of Satinfni wood in shades
nO<, for last of 25c. Sc and 4se Jewelry.
Among which are beautiful sterling silver
and Jewel hatpins.
S2.Q8 for Ladies' and Mems Umbrellas worth
to q a.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

 act of closing does not, like the ordi- nary door, slam in ones face, but gen. tly recedes from whatever position it may have reached, and the passage is clear until the person or persons have passed through. When there are enough passers to fill the doorway both doors stand wide open, apparently lifeless; but when the last person is through the por- tals close in twinkling.
 The mechanism and method of oper- alton of the door is thus: handsome cabinet over the doorway on the inside of the building contains the electric mo- tors, magnets, clutches, etc. Through the bottom of this cabinet depends arms, one connecting each wing with its corresponding motor mechanism and through which the power is applied to move 1t. Through the doorway is spread an electric mat connected by wires with the electric mechanism in the cabinet. The doors being in closed position, step- ping upon the mat closes the circuit through one or more of the many metal circuit closers, causing the armature of the mat magnet to be depressed and an electric switch connected with it to turn
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

Georgia has a system of Legislative courtesy" says the Florida Times Union. When local bill is introduced in the legislature. it's fate depends upon the at- titude toward it of the representatives from the county affected in the lower branch and of the senator whose district includes the-county. If they agree that it ought to pass, the other members of each branch are expected to yield their assent A curious complication recently arose over ascity charter for Savannah. The three members of the lower branch from Cha thafn county favored the pass age. of a certain act, and the house was ready to accept their view. But fac- tional war has ragged among the demo- crats of the county, and the senator from the district that includes Savannah owed his election to an element that opz posed the charter changes. He therefose '"held up the subject in his branch. This case illustrates the faults of the 'legisla1 tiye-eourtesg', system. While vieHss af local memebrs on local bills are entitled to great weight, a legislative body can not afford to surrender it's independence or acliou.s 1s~- s-TsF-ss.--s T S1
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
GOVERNOR JOHNSTON.
Mobile Register.


 Governor Joseph F. Johnston visits Mobile today for the first time since his induction into the office of chief eXecu- tive of Alabama. He comes for the pur- pose of showing his interest in public education by assisting in welcoming to Mobile and to the state the Southern Educational association, large and in- fiuential body of teachers, gathered hith- CT from nine of the southern states.
 No part of the governors message to the assembly rang truer to the pitch of the peoples interests than that devoted to the consideration of the states edu- aational machinery. It proved that the governor had devoted time and close at tention to the subject, had mastered it's manifold features and was prepared to suggest remedies for defects and to pro- pose methods of improvement. The chief executive has but little power to force progress in educational methods. but he can by wise advise and insistent warn ing bring others to a better realization of what is the public duty to the children and youth of the state. It is we'll that the governor has turned his attention to these matters. We may with reason ex- pect that his term of office will be sig nalized by reforms that will speedily lift Alabama from her position which is now far from enviable to one which we may point with pride.
 Alabama is glad to have such a man Io Spedk Ior Hei tO tile euuCdlOIS Ol the south. He understands their work and the difficulties surrounding it's accom- plishmentS. He can speak to them as one having common interest with them in the upbuilding of the south. No doubt, they will be pleased to hear him. 5 Mobile gives it's welcome to the gover- nor. He has many warm friends and admirers here, for here he was the reci- pient of warm support in his political campaign. Coming now as governor of the state of Alabama, he will be received as tire representative of all the people, irrespective of party; and we are sure his stay will be made so pleasant that he will be glad to come to us again and again.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

a current through the clutch magnet. releasing the pulley upon which is wound the belt through which the mo- tor closes the door and the springs pull the door open.
 Upon stepping from the mat the circuit is broken through the mat magnet. and consequently the switch attached to it's armature cuts the current out of the clutch magnet, leaving the belt pulley se- cured to it's shaft, and the motor current is turned on. The motor revolves and winds the door shut, at the same time winding up the springs that are to open the door for the next operation. One of the most mysterious things about the whole thing is that standing upon the same spot on the mat at one time con- trols one door, at another the other, de- pending upon the position of the doors and whether one is entering or leaving. the building. When the doors are closed no current is used, and the cost of opera tion is extremely small The 110-yolt regular current is used Each door is provided with an ingeniously devised guard that directs to the right hand side. thus protecting from the other wing opening should a. passer approach from the opposite side to leave the building while you are entering. The inventors are Oliver H. Hicks and Robertus F. Troy, of Chicago.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
READ THE COMMANDMENTS.

Senator Morgan. of Alabama, recently offered as an amendment to the immigra- tion bill pending in the United States senate the requirement. that all immi grants to this country should be able to read the Ten Command andrnents to the offi- cer admitting them to citiZenship. We regret to say the amendment was killed. We, like, Mr. Morgan, believe that to be able to read the Commandments is the first step toward civilization, and would only be a just requirement. of those who seek to become citizens of our great country. MT. Morgan is to be congra tu- lated upon his commendable effort Washington C6rrespondent News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an S-page monthly, each number of which is chuck-full of mat ter pertaining to the material interests of the south. It; is devoted to the up- building of the south on every line of ae- tivity and enterprise. It gives reliable information as to climate soil, manufac- tories, and everything you want to know about Inc south. It has Household, Fashion. Religious Educational, Liter ary, Agricultural and many other good features. Price. 50 cents year. Agents wanted at every postoffice. Easy work and good pay. s6ende for 8 sample copy and terms to agents, etc. Address the Dixie Home Publishing company, P. O. box 326. Birmingham, Ala. <
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
PLEA FOR NECESSITY.

"The Eufaula Times is of the opinion that when the general assembly recon venes it should pass bill establishing a reformatory for young criminals The present system of dealing with youthful criminals in this state is not only bar barous. but unwise as a matter of econ- omy and public policy. Instead of cor recting the evils which the punishment is applied to. it makes of each erring youth a hardened criminal and turns him loose on the public at the expiration of a cer- tain time more, dangerous citizen than ever. Give us the state .reformatory by all means-Hamilton News.
 The present method is barbarous The chief purpose of the law should be to re- form criminals and not to harden them. The younger ones should be separated in some way from the callous offenders Eufaula Times
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

Miss Annie Besant makes g. touching appeal in New York newspaper for fam India, and if half she relates Is true, the conditions in some parts of that country are terrible, but we do not see why America should be called upon to relieve distress in British province. Great Britain has milked India dry for two generations, and her government and people have been glutted with substance wrung from proud-spirited and con- quered people. If the English had spent half the money the Indian army has cost in i. ..ding reservoirs and irrigating ditches famine might have been unknown. -ChicagO Chronicle dem
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local application as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There that is by constitutional remedies. Deaf ness is caused by an intlamed condition Of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deaf ness is the result, and unless the infiam- mation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an inffamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We win give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by 5catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for. circulars; free.
 J. F. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo O..
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

''It is now the universal rule" remarks a contemporary, ''that women shall re- move their hats in theaters." Women have habit, however, of rising above rules; and so, alas, have their hats Kansas City Journal.
 As only one of all the gentlemen who want to be secretary of the interior can have the job, it is a happy circumstance that the rest of them can get the next best thing. They can be secretaries of the exterior.-San Francisco Chronicle rep. 4
 The Spanish idea of, a colonist is g. man who should be willing to live without po- litical rights, and hand over in taxes to a foreign minister more than half of all that he can earn. It is survival of the spirit of the old slave driver, and it will at last be expelled from American soil.- St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 Of course, 1t would be a serious thing to suggest that Gen. Weyler would delib- erafely misrepresent things in announce ing the death of Maceo and the manner of it's occurrence. But it must be admit ted that the situation at Madrid and in sthis country would have temptations even for highly punctillious person. Washington Star, ind.
 This is the time of the year when we are assured that we should cultivate ''peace on earth, good will to men, But the theory is considerably weakened when we reflect that the true rendering of the text is: Peace on earth to those of good will" Now, Spaniards and the like are not persons of good will. So it behooves us to be possessed of a holy wrath, even at the Christmas season.-New York Sun.
 Ability to read is not proper test for admission to this country. There Is hardly Chinaman or Japanese that comes here that cannot read. Then thousands and tens of thousands of men of the Caucasian race come to our coun- try who can read, but who are enemies of the country before they arrive, and ever after. Herr Most and Carl Schurz could both read when. they came here.--Salt Lake Tribune, rep.
 There is but one conclusion to the Gu ban difficulties from Spanish stand point, and that is absolute submission to the Spanish rule. As interpreted by the Spaniards, Spanish rule means the death of every man who has been in arms or who sympathized with the insurgents. What is left then to these Cubans who know the Spanish nature so well but to fight for home. family, liberty and life ? Cleveland Plain Dealer. demS
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
ELECTRIC DOORS.
Ingenious Mechanism Applied to tn
 U,,,+roooa of o p,,b,;o, p,,;ISf,,e,

Ingenious Mechanism Applied to the
 Entrance of Public Building. ! Springfield Republican.
 The city has a new plaything in the form of the electric doors at the Dwight street entrance to the new city market. Thes doors are on of the chief attrac- tions of the market. judging from the streams of people who keep passing in and out of the entrance just to have sesame open." These doors are the only electric doors in use this side of Chicago, and many will undoubtedly find them worth coming miles to, see. As one steps on to the wire mat at the en- frances and sees the huge doors open swiftly, but noiselessly before him he thinks that he has indeed touched the mainsprings of life. If one person is following another the door. being in the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
WILL SPEAK FOR LIBERTY.

Bill Arp was full to running over with patriotism and love of his native land during the war. and in the last extremi- ty of the south offered to sacrifice all of his own and his wife's poor relations and see them die in. the last ditch. Now comes a writer in the LaGrange Graphic who is a dear lover of freedom himself, and is equally liberal and zea1ous in be- half of the Cubans. He says he has no objection to making a few speeches for the liberty and glory of Cuba. but as for going out to fight their battles, he pre- fers that the bolting democrats and gold bugs should do that.-Opelika News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
SENATOR MORGAN HUMOROUS.

Senator Morgan has never set up for a wit. but if he gets off a few more flashes like his answer to Senator Vests in- quiry as to the meaning of that clause of the Presidents message dealing with the Pacific railroads the title will be forced upon him. Mir. Morgan was urg-
 ing action to protect the people of the Pacific coast from thase railroads, or rather from the men who control them, when MT Vest made his request, Turn ing like a flash Senator Morgan said, with a deprecatory gesture: Now, in all Egypt there was only one man, and he was divinely inspired, who could in- terpret the dreams of Pharaoh. She sen- ator ought not to ask me to interpret the Presidents message. If any man is cap- able of interpreting the message, it is the senator from ..sssouri. ."-Laverne Journal. seeze.~ -s ars-rs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
FRAUD IN ELMoRE.

Well, well, well! MT. Albert Tyler Goodwin has assigned in his notice of contest of MT. Brewers seat in congress that there was fraud perpetrated in El- more county! Just think of it! In the banner populist county of the state. Verify, verify Mir. Goodwyn's grounds of contest must indeed be weak when he comes into old Elnsore to contest the va- lidity of the vote? Captain Geodwyn will make water hauI' when he draws in his net of frauds" at Washington Wetumpka Democrat. = -.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
TURN ON THE LIGHT.

So many recent railway wrecks have occurred that we are forced to the con- clusion that too much caution cannot be exercised in the erection of bridges. Many bridge contractorsJarec careless and often do not use the best of material in the construction of their bridges. Some light must be turned on7 the subject and see where the fault lies.-LaFa Sun.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
IMPROVE rHE .PtehIe ROADS

Elmore county has a large balance to her credit with the sstreasureras and no better use. could be made of the money than in improving the public roads in the county. No possible good can come of keeping the money in the treasury and there is a possibility. that much harm might result Let us have our county roads improved by all means.-Wetump- ka Democrat tz
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

Cleveland ought to be more of an Amer ioan.a In his present Cuban attitude he Is as lonesome as a near-sighted man at a mjstletoe party.r-Wichita EagleS
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
WITH THE STATEEDITORS
NELL-AND I.

There was time when Nell and
 Were spooney as could be, And used to osculate and sigh
 And VOW our constAncy. But nowadays all shatsis changed;
 Loves lost its rosy glow;-A Oh, mol tis not that we're estranged- We're marriedsnow, youNknow!
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

Rheumatism originates in morbid con dition of the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

 Eastern Business Once, The Tribune Building. New York City; Western Bush ness Office, '"rhe Roolxery." Chicago; the s. c. Beekwith Special Agency. Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
 The State Herald will appreciate news From any community. If at a small place where 1t has no regular correspondent. news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. All communications. of whatever charac- ter or length, should be written on only. one side of the sheet. s'a- Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald, per month.........$ 30 D1al!y state Herald, per quarter. 5o Oaliy State Herald, per annum. ......... U Vo sunday State Herald alone per an- Weekly State Herald. Der annum ...... % Notice to Subscribers--When subscribers desire to have their papers changed. they must specify where the paper is new going and where they wish it changed to. Watch the label on your paper and see when your time expires.
 hemittances can be made by express, postoftice money order or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange. Address
 THE STATE HERALD.
 Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
CURRENT COMMENT.

"It is now the universal rule," remarks a contemporary. that women shall re- move their hats in theaters." Women have a habit however, of rising above rules and so, -alas! have their hats Kansas City Journal. -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02
STATE HERALD

Entered at the postonice at Birmingham. Ala. as secondsciass matter
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-02

As only one of all the gentlemen who want to be secretary of the interior can have the job. it is happy circumstance that the rest of them can get the next best thing. They can be secretaries of the exterior.-San Francisco Chronicle. feD.