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change i'll the old man. His face ceased instantly to be faee; 1t became mask.
 gray thing, with horror written about he mouth and eyes. He hoarsely shouted at the foot Of the little, ricllety stairs, and immediately, il seemed, there came down an avalanche of men. No one knew that during this time the old lady had been sanding in her night- clothes at the bedroom door yelling: What's tn matter? Whats tn matt ter? Whats tn matter?"
 When they dashed toward the barn it presented to their eyes it's usual ap- pearance, solemn, rather mystic in the black night. The Swede's lantern was overturned at point some yards from in front of the barn doors. It contained wild little conflagration of it's own, and even in their excitement some of those who ran felt a gentle secondary vie bration of the thrifty part of their minds at sight of this overturned ian tern. Under ordinary circumstances it would have been calamity.
 But the cattle in the barn were trampling. trampling, trampling, and  above this noise could be heard hum- ming like the song of innumerable bees. The old man hurled aside the great doors, and yellow flame leaped out at one corner and sped and sped and wavered frantieally up the old gray wall It was glad, terrible, this single flame, like the wild banner of deadly and triumphant foes.
 With his open knife in his hand old Fleming himself had gone headleng into the barn, where the stifiing smoke swired with the air currents, and where could be heard in it's fallness the ter ribe chorus of the flames, laden with tones of hate and death, a hymn Of wonderful feroeity.
 He flung blanket over the old mare's head, cut the halter close to the manager,
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with undivided admiration, but most of them are hero worshipers, each haw- ing one or more favorites whom she holds in esteem above all the rest. In this assemblage of goddesses who sit in judgment there are almost as many factions as there are goddesses, and it has come to be we'll understood among them thst any thoughtless expression either ot praise or of censure of any particulax statesman, uttered above whisper, is nable to fall upon offended ears and provoke mild controversy or an avalanche of ugly looks of resent ment.
 There are many old women and chill dren and strangers within Uncle Sam's gate in this gallery from time to time, but the preponderance is of mature youth, with beauty, style and gay and tasteful toilets. Occasionally a note finds it's way from the gallery to the floor, or from the floor to the gallery,
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iGrandpa,- --now--was that true what lou was telling those men?"
 sWhat?" asked the grandfather. What was l telling them?H
 70, about you running"
 "Why, yes, that was true enough, 'immie. Itwas my first fight, and there |Ras an awful lot of noise, you know Tone of the hired men, a Swede, de- Bred to driv1 to the county seat for Purposes of his own. The old man EAaned a horse and an unwashed buggy. s appeared later that one of the pur- eses of the Swede was to get drunk. After que,ling some boisterous frolc the farmhands and boys in the gar t, the old man had that night gone Hsacefully to sleep. when he was oused by clamoring at the kitchen Aor He grabbed his trousers, and ey waved out behind as he dashed rward. He could hear the voice of e Swede, screaming and blubbering. $ pushed the wooden button, and as e door flew open, the Swede, a maniac,
 ambled inward, chattering, weeping.
 l screaming: "De barn fire! Fire,
 re! De barn fire. Fire. Fire!'
 There was swift and indescribable
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 of the hiekories lazily swished his tail The warm sunshine made an obiong of vivid yellow on the floor of the grocery store.
 "Could you see the whites of their eyes9r said the man who was seated on a soap box.
 Nothing of the kind replied old Henry, warmly. Just lot of fitting figures, and l let go when they peared to he thickest. Bang!e
 Mir. Fleming" said the grocer His defeiential voice expressed somehow the old mans exact social weight. "Alr Fleming, you never was frightened much n them battles, was you?'
 The veteran looked down au1 erinned. Observing his manner, the entire group Uttered. Well, guess l was he answered, finally; pretty well scared, sometimes. Why, in my first down. I thought the world was com ing to an end. You betI was scared.
 Everyone laughed. Perhaps it seemed strange and rather wonderful to them that q man should admit the thing, and in the tone of their laughter there was probably more admiration than if old Fleming had declared that he had always been T lion. Moreover. they knew that he had ranked as an orderly sergeant. and so their opinion of his Leroism was fixed. None, to be sure knew how an orderly sergeant ranked, but then it was understood to be some where just shy of major generals stars. So when old Henry admitted that he had been Frightened there was q laugh.
 .The trouble was" said the old man. VI thought they were all shooting al me. Yes, sir. thought every man in the other army was aiming at me ia particular, and only me. And it seemed so darned unreasonable, you know. wanted to explain to 'em what an all mighty good fellow I was, because thought then they might quit all try ing to hit me. But l couldn't explain, and they kept on being unreasonable blim! !-blam!--bang! So I run!"
 Two little triangles of wrinkles ap- peared at the corners of his eyes. Evi- 1Shtiy hN Spltit tolutNlt Ill this recital. Down near his feet, how ever, little Jim, his grandson. was visi- bly, horror-stricllen. His hands were clasped nervously and his eyes were wide with astonishment at this terrible scandal, his most magnificent grand- father telling such thing. When little Jim walked with his grandfather he was in the habit Of skipping along on the stone pavement in front of the three stores and the hotel of the town and betting that he could avoid the cracks. But upon this day he walked soberly. with his hand gripping two of his grandfather's fn- gers. Sometimes he kicked abstracted- ly at dandelions that curved over the walk. Anyone could see that he was much troubled.
 sThere's Sickles' colt over in the med der, Jimmie,' said the old man. Don't X you wish you owned one like him?'' ''Um," said the boy, with strange | lack of interest. He continued his re- Elections When finally he ventu.ed:
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Not in Stock.

An English pitman was asked by friend who was very bow-legged to buy, when next in town, pair of stock ings for him. On the following pay day the pitman entered the shop of well-znown hosier to make the pur- chase. The shopman was most oblig- ing, but having shown the intending purchaser nearly every pair in stock, he at last thought it time to ask for Q more minute description of what was required. "Ive shown you nearly all we have" said he, land I'm sune our stock is second to none. As we've hitherto given satisfaction to ail classes. it is strange that we can't suit you" Well" said the pitman, what 1 want is a pair of bowlegged ones. - Strand Magazine.
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THE VETERAN.
BY STEPHEN CRANE.

lj of the window could be seen three
 h i C k ory trees
 placed irregularly in a meadow that
 was resPlendent in
 springtine green. Further away the old dismal belfry 0 f { Il e village c h II r c h loomed over the pines. A horse meditating in the shade of one
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24

pie who are powerless to help themselves. Truly, he Said,
 Where sickness, misery and distress
 In a Sister of Charity we find friend.
 And yet they say the Catholic church does not teach the Bible. Look at its deeds and if you believe not my words, believe my works.
 The matter of his condemning the pub- lie school system can be summed up in one of his quotations: Education with out religion is sharp tool in dangerous hands" Father Daly went on to show that in olden times 1t was argued that if ths people were taught to read and write, !, crime would disappear. Did 1t wipe out your prisons. your penitentiaries? The people who learn to read and write and neglect the study of religion, learn to write but too we'll They lsarn to write names that they regret and live to regret in solitary confinement. They learn to figure too wall, so that today they can keep books that deceive their employers. As the mind is trained, so should you trainithe heart 10 follow the paths of vir- tue and honesty and when this is done the world shall have accomplished the highest aim of Catholicism for higher and better education
 The writings of the monks of the So- called dark ages were shown to be used today as preferable reference books by the scholars and bright thinkers and these books were written by Catholics. He showed that as an incentive to closer and more diligent study the church had offsred many prizes and pensions to those who attained afiy marked distinction.
 The doing of deeds of charity. as ex- pounded in the Catholic doctrine, were dealt with and the audience exhorted to assist in relevingxth- distress of those ulfortunates who So sorely need assist ance. Deeds of charity always react upon the giver
 When the final judgment shall have come the deer of deeds of charity shall have become as one of those blessed are thee for when I was of thirst thee gave me to drink: when I was hungry, you gave me to eat; when I was homeless you gave me shelter. Come, ye. and take possession of the kingdom I have prepared for thee since the foundation of the world"
 Mrs. Satterfield and Miss Nora Sullivan were heard to great advantage in two sacred hymns.
 The solemn service of the benediction was performed by Father Daly, assisted by Father P. A. OReilly.
 Father Daily left immediately with Rev. H. Grady of Huntsville, and Bishop Haslin, of Natchez. Miss. for Cullman, where the latter will confer the degree of sub-deaconship upon several candi- dates today, deaconship tomorrow and final ordination to priesthood Friday. The local priests will attend the ordina- ton.
 A neat contribution was made up by the audience for the Ladies' Aid society, under whose auspices Rev Father Daly delivered the lecture.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
Of all the nerve-tonics-

Of all the nerve-tonics- bromoS, celeries or nervines your doctor will tell you that the HypophosphiteS are best understood. So thor oughly related is the nervous system to disease that some physicians prescribe Hypo- phosphites alone in the early stages of Consumption. Scott's Emulsion is Cod liver Oil, emulsifed, with the Hypophosphites, happily blended. The result of its use is greater strength and activity of the brain, the spinal cord and the nerves.
 Let send youa book all about it. Sent free.
 SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
Splint Coal is the best.
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GREENVILLE.

Ghastly Find by a Woodchopper-Singu-
 lar Accident to Plow-Horse.
 Greenville, Feb. 2S.-(Special Cores pondence )-This afternoon negro man, while hunting for some suitable hickory for ax handles. accidentally stumbled upon the partially decomposed body of an unknown white man, evidently Ger man, lying in an out-of-the-way place in Persimmon creek swamp, near town, where it has probably been for some time. The ghastly find was promptly reported and number of citizens went out to view the remains and surround ings. On the body was found a card bearing the name Adolf Behr," indis- tinctly written with pencil; one or two letters writtenin German, which seem tof be from a wife in Hamberg, to her hus- band small amount of money, about SIP and part of a railroad ticket of the Mexican International, to Washington, D. C., the coupons to Montgomery having been removed.
 Justice Henry R. Goolsby, acting coro- ner, is now in charge of the case, and an inquest will be held tomorrow, when the matter will be as thoroughly investi- gated as possible. -''A
 A horse belonging, to Nr. w. s. Wat son, of this city, and which had been blowing, gave way in bis legs today and upon Investigation it was foup6 that all four legs were broken. The cause of the peculiar accident, if such it can be termed is unknown, and just how it was
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
GERSELY TOLD.


 Tickets are being rapidly sold at the box office for the Gibson pictures at the opera house Thursday evening.
 Mayor Evans has granted permission by order, that persons be allowed to wear masks in public during Mardi Gras days.
 The board of education, at meeting held last night, decided to give Monday and Tuesday of next week as holidays for the public schools, on account of the Mardi Gras festivities.
 I have had d small fire. a great big smoke and some water, and as the in- surance companies have heen very lib- eral in paying a large sum for a small damage, l am going to sell shoes at a lower price than has ever been heard of in Birmingham. l will soon be open, so wait and save money. T. c. King.
 The ordinance of baptism will be ad- ministered this evening at the Southside Baptist church. A warm welcome by the church will be extended to all the new members. It is hoped all the new con- verts will be on hand, as well as the en- tire church membership and friends gen. erally
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24

possible for all four to break at the same time is mystery. Of course the animal had to be killed, and in order to shorten it's evident intense suffering, it was promptly shot.
 The second, third and fourth grade pupils of the public school gave an ap7 propriate and instructive Washington's birthday entertainment at the opera house yesterday afternoon to a very large and appreciative audience. The parts were all well filled, and the en- tire entertainment was a credit to both teachers and pupils, upon which all are justly entitled to hearty congratulations.
 The comic drama, "Strife," was quite creditably rendered at the opera house on the 19th instant, by the Evergreen Dramatic club, for the benefit of Ever green Baptist church, and 1t is to be re- gretted that larger audience was not present to greet these talented amateurs, and help in the good cause. The club is composed of representative citizens of our neghbor down the road, and they all did their parts well on this occasion.
 For two or three days past the weather has been threatening and windy, real March days. ss'e -H
 Vegetation is putting out rapidly, and many peach trees are already in full blooms we are sorry to note. -ti it4s.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
s1oo REWARD sloo,

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that scienca has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fra ternity Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires constitutional treat ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in- ternally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by build ing I'D the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its cura tive pow CTS, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Adrress. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
PERSONAL.

Dr. Morris endorses Tate Water-at Stones,
 Mrs. H. D. Eggers and her two little daughters Helen and Eva, of Louisville, Ky, are visiting MT. and Mrs. w. F. Sanneman, on South Highlands. They will remain until after the Mardi Gras.
 I have had small fire, a great big smoke and some water, and as the in- surance companies have been very liberal in paying a very large SD m for small damage, I am going to sell shoes al a lower price than has ever been heard of in Birmingham. I will soon be open, so wait and save money. T. c. King.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24

Gould, Memphis; E. Mcclure, Cincinnati; J. w. Barger,. Selma, Louis Fouts, War rior Ira Champion, Troy, Ala. J. M. Leonard, IT,, city; S.sA.- Elliott, Phila
 delphia; James -T.4wayt,. Virginia; T. A.
 Woods, Chicago; H. VanGeIder, Knox vile; Charles M. Knox, Chicago; Dan B. Millikin, Cincinnati; J. w. Warrington, city; J. R. Dowdell Lafayette; J. F. Carroll, Chattanooga; Joseph H. Mont gomery, city,; H. E. o'Gradysr Huntsville; J. Daly, Pensacola. ? # s +.-a e.1
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All Consultations Are Free.

quick and perfect cure is guaranteed to unfortunaes who are suffering with Sexual Debility caused by early i'm prudence errors youth sexual excesses resulting in impaired vgor loss of vitality loss of manhood nervous prostration failure of memory etc., unng the victim for marriage society or the pleasures of e The treatment reliable, pleasant, permanent
 Those who have tried less experienced less skilled physicians and still have diseases of private nature such as Syphilis Gonorrhma Gee Structure etc., which have caused Bad Blood Skin Kidney or Bladder Diseases Pm- Mouth and Throat Rheumatism, Womb Troubles, Leuchor- rha any trouble whatever oa private natre of either sex need not despair for even many of the socaled incur able eases are successfully and quickly cured
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Arrivals at the Florence yesterday. A. T. Akin, Aberdeen; T. M. Ellis. Franklin,
 Ky; Sam Sturgeon, Knoxville. J. T. English. Philadelphia Frank Lyon, New York; D. s. Warrener. Atlanta; w. W. Carpenter. Cincinnati; J. T. Jones, At lanta; R. E. Merritt. Atlanta; A. l.. How ard city; c. G. Elmore. H. G. Seibels M. c. Burke, Montgomery; F. A. Dile. At lanta: J. Bridges. E. c. Walker. Tender son, Ky; w. A. Burns. Knoxville; H. E.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
COLLECTING A LIBRARY.
The Masons of the City Engaged In
 Good Work

Good Work
 The Masonic orders of this city have been engaged in an important work for some weeks past They have been col lecting a library, and it is now being placed in position in their hall, over the Alabama National bank A handsome frame has been put in, and already the library reaches large proportions. The library consists entirely of Masonic books. and will be invaluable for ref erence. Each member of the order has contributed his share of books. This library will be the largest, if not the only one of it's kind in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
Va. and Ala. Coal Co. Splint Coal. snnsweo If

We. have reduced the price of Jules Leraux Ex Gil, fine old Cognac Brandy to s1 PER BOTTLE. Telephone 467 H. Barnard, Third avenue and Nineteenth street sole agent for the Ve Cicquat Ponsardin) champagne and "The Gin Cucurbita Co.'S" watermelon gin for kid ney trouble.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private nature be treated successfully at home Write for my book on nryate diseases and question blank which will be sent you free of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence held strictly confidential.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you cure, and his guar antee is reliable one Alter careful examination suaton personally by letter. you told exactly what guaranteed cure will cost including medicines The same written guarantee given patients who are treated by mail as to those who reside n the city, but you wish road fare and hotel bills and make charges for medicines ar services if fail to permanently cure you.
 respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros, bankers Jefferson County Savings Bank Alabama Naona Bank of this city, and the editor of this paper he State Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
He Treats Only Private Diseases

By thus devoting his whole time to the of Private Troubles he has acquired an experience and familiarity practice of medicine.
 This with successful treatment, quick and permanent cures has established for him reputation not confined to the City of Birmingham the State of Alabama The great s1ccess which has crowned his efforts for the relief Suffering humanity attested by patients from every State in the Union.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24
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TO FLORIDA.

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points in South Georgia and Florida. Tickets good to return until May 31st. Double daily trains and through sleeping cars to all principal places in Florida. For rates, schedules or any information rela- tive to the different tourist points. also litera tire descriptive of the state and its resources, write to w. V. Lifsey, division passenger agent, Montgomery, Ala.
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DR. '. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST.

Specialist is one that confines limits his practice the treatment of particular special class of diseases Those who advertise to treat many or all classes of disease are simply advertising doctors
 Dr. Holloway is Specialist of many years standing, distinguished graduate in every branch of medicine and surgery, also licensed pharmacist
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24

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 There is nothing in the world so good to correct this state of affairs as Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery It puts new element into the blood. It fills it with the life-giving red corpuscles. It gives power to the digestive apparatus to get nutrition out of the food It purifes enriches and vitalizes the circulation so that every organ Of the body is strengthened and built up. It tones and invigorates the nerves It makes hard, healthy, muscular flesh. It does not make useless fat like cod liver oil. Corpulent people gain power and vitality through the Golden Medical Discovery" without gaining any superfiuous flesh.
 A great deal of sickness and greatmany doctors bills might be saved to any family by keeping a copy of Dr. Pierce's great thousand-page free book "'rhe Common
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