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The age-herald., 1897-11-09
What Fashion Decrees
 For Household Embroidery

There are so many Birmingham women who are such artists with ne eedle and floss that the latest fiat of ia shion writ efS concerning the popular and most admired emlbroiderfes will be of especial interest now that the long winter evsn- 1ngs afford opportunities to gratify ones tastes and inclinations in this direction. 1t Is said that the ella borate embroideri S which once made our drawing rooms blossom tine ross, and introduced into peaceful home such gorgeous chromatic effects als never were before seen on land or sea, have bsen placed on the top shelf of oblivion's closet, and the more artistic and exacting linen work has come to the fore again. In the em- lbroidery shops they will tell you that dozen hemstitched handkerchiefs of finest linen with a monogram bn the cor ner, is what many fairy-fngered needle women will diligh; their friends with at Christmas. The monogram z small and the work light in effect, three fanciful letters linked together are preferred to the solid Gothic square. Occasionally Ina ma first name always-is embroid- cred in delicate script across the corner. This is pretty French fashion.
 The newest embroideries for table covers, tea cloths, doylies and ~ther ar- ticles always in demand as present are all on white linen, the large loose stitch having given way to the close, fiat, solid work, which will stand wear and wash ing aIs long as the linen holds out. The dainty Dresden patterns of small flow CTS strewn over a plain surface are as popular as ever for doy1ies, and other small pieces for dining table or boudoir sets. Large floral d-tsigns, wreaths and scroll and rococo patterns are employed in the larger pieces. An extremely pretty and appropriate design for a Christmas celm;erpiace is a mat of white linen with scaloped edge embroidered in white silk In the center a wreath of holly with leaves and berries and an occasional sprig of mistletoe gives the embroiderer an opportunity to display her skill in blending the shading of Ithe dark, shin ing leaves of the holly and the pale, sil- very green of the mistletoe, requiring much taste and artistic ingenuity.
 Fleur-de-lis, orchids and iris are the favorite flowers in the large designs, and the tendency is for solid colors rather than combination of tints. Blue and white different slladss of green and all tonels of yellow are more used than many colored patterns, and whole table sets embroidered in pure white are consid- cred the best of taste. For dressing table sets and tea table covers, the small flowers, ros;buds, forget -npe-no.s and wild flowers are pretty. Deep borders of narcissus and daffodils are used and airy trellis patterns in the corners are effective. Tn all these white linen is the favorite material.
 Mott of the 'new needlework" is really very old needlework, as linen embroidery, canvas, tapestry, lace work and darning, all of which are popular now, were what delighted the ninlble fingers of our great grandmotlhers. Tradition is the v ynote of embroidery novelties this season.
The age-herald., 1897-11-09
FIREMAN KILLED.
John Henderson Fell From His Engine and
 Never Recovered From His Injuries

Sunday night about g o'clock John Henderson, colored fireman on the Southern road. fell from his engine near Coalburg and received fatal inju- ries
 He was brought to this city and re- moved by the Warner-Smiley ambulance to the Hillman> hospital.
 At the hospital 1t was found that Hen derson's bones were broken in several places and that he had been cruelty crushed about the, hips. He died about midnight.
 The body was inferred yesterday morning in the South Side cemetery.
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doing the deeds which the Reform Advo- cate lays at its door. The Advocate says:
 '"The New Jersey mosquito has made a bad record thls season. Among the charges against it are stinging baby to death, killing a COW, causing two girls to lose @ leg each and poisoning a wo- mans arm so that amputaltion may be nece eSsary."
The age-herald., 1897-11-09

In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere Mrs. Harry StringfeIow and her little daughter, Miss Kathle m Stringfellow, of Montgomery are at the Norris hotel.
The age-herald., 1897-11-09
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. TT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOF"TENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLIC, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure ana ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
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MT. and Mrs. R. L. Simpson have re- turned from their honeymoon trip and are now at Mrs. Hamilton's, corner of West Twentieth end Park avenue.
The age-herald., 1897-11-09

The Eufaula Times administers this gentle roast to the editor of the Russell Registers
 'If Benton, of the Russell Register, would live long time he should take care of hts hsalth. The great editors are falling about us. Canovas, latte prime minister of Spain, begun his life as a journalist and was taken away with viva Espana" on his lips Dana fell in the fulneSS of his great powers, curssng his enemies, and Henry George, another editor, died a martyrs death. We merely call dear Benton's attention to the illusltrious editorial dead and caution him to keep his feet dry and diet himself wholssomely. We do not care to have the g;Lm reaper enter Alabama by way of Russell county, touching the great editors here and there. We can not spare Benton, mot alt least, until after the next Set-to between the parties. Benton, look after your health, old boy.
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ANNOUNC CEME MENTS.
e. R. HARSH

is candidate for nomination by the dem- ocratic party, for the ofice of senior judge of the city court of Birmingham.
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Mrs. E. K. Austin .. =. .... :. 401
 Miss Kathleen Hundley .. :. ..... :. s16 Miss Alice Fallon :. :. .. .. :. .. =. 40 Miss E. M. Haley, Montevallo .. .. :. 15 Miss Ella Nolan :. .. .. .. :. .. .. .. g Miss Alvis Ehrman 8 Miss Pauline Bridges :. .. :. :. .. .. 6 Miss Mary Cahalan .. ,. .. =. .... 5 Miss Alice Vigo :. .. =. 3 Miss Norma Scholar .. .. .. :. .. =. 2 Miss Lura Brown :. 1 Miss Mary Clare Miner. :. :. .. .. 1
 Miss A. R. Klos .. :. .. .. =. .. e. .. 1 Miss Leila Herbert, Montgomery. .. 1
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A Card

Dr. Rogers desires to inform his friends that he will be out of the city for few days During his absence Dr. Chapman will attend to his practice.
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avenue and Twenty-first street. and the
 ladies of St. Mary 's-on-4he-H Highlands hre prspared to furnish delightful lunch fs during the show for Very moder- ate price.
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The Piano Contest

Votes received after p. m. will not
 be counted until the following day. The votes in The ge-Herald's Christmas piano contest are:
The age-herald., 1897-11-09

Fresh bread and candy made daily at O. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. je5-tf
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Christmas PreSenf

FTen 1ano JT CoT  y
 
 
 
   dto Ito Beckwlh ; w. J.. Pearce.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
One on the Grocer.

They are telling a good story on my friend, the grocer, next door. The oth- CT day a woman came In and said: q want two dozen hens eggs. They must aIl be pg~e iqfd bv black Hrr=
 The grocer said: Madam, am will ing to accommodate you, but you have got the best of me this time. don't know now to tell the eggs ot a back hen from those of a speckled or white one"
 Said she: q can tell the difference mighty quick"
 If that is so, madam, will you Klno- ly pick out the eggs for yourseLf|
 She did so, and when the two dozen were counted into her basket the gro- ger looked at them, and said, suggest ,velv: well, madam, it seems as tboneh the black hens laid all the big eggs"
 "Yes," said she, that's the way you tell them. m."-Hardware
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
SEES THROUGH HIS NOSE.

Frenchman Whose Nasal Organs Have
 Taken the Place of His Eyes.
 A Paris paper published a few days ago an account of a man who can see through his nose. This extraordinary person, 1t seems, was born blind, and by systematic training has been en- abled to make his nasal organ take in some measure the place of his eyes. The story was read far and wide, and it is safe to say that the majority of readers gave little credence to 1t. Ex- traordinary things are daily happening, but most of them are conceivable, and hence credible. But how is it possible for man to see through his nose? Many asked this question and waited ln vain for satisfactory answer. If such persons, however, will look into an old book, which was printed in Nu- remberg, in 1702, they will find a record or case very similar to that recorded in the Paris journal. This book is en- Vtled "Oculus Artificialis Teledioptri
 GUS Sine Telescopium Est" and it Is the work of the distinguished German scholar, Johann Zahn. Copies of 1t are very rare, and the one which was con- suited In the present instance was found in the University of Bologna.
 The man who, according to ZahD, could see through his nose was a farm. CT. While he was still an infant ae met with a serious accident, which re- suited in the loss of his right eye X few years later he fell from q cherry tree and lost his left eye. Ills nose and -err check were terribly m8ngled at the the wound was healed. When he was well enongh to go out of doors the blind lad would sit in the garden and warm himself in the sun. Now one day he fancied that he saw through his nose a dim ray of light. He was naturally puzzled, but next day he noticed the same unaccountable phenomenon. Week after week and month after month he looked for this ray of light and, strange to say, 1t not only never failed him, but, as time passed, It grew more constant and more pote mt, until at the end of five years he was able to see all objects within a req sonable distance. Here, however, Is q curious fact. He was able to see all objects on the ground or in front of him, but he could not see any objects above him. Zahn vouched for the truth of these statements and said that the distinguished physician, Heinrich Spezius, was also ready to make an af- fidavit as to their truth. Skeptics may say that the man was shamming, but as both eyeballs were lost it is difficult to see how shamming was possible. Of course, the man may have imagined that he saw objects on the ground or in front of him, but, according to Zahn, he was subjected to tests which proved to the satisfaction of all eye witnesses that he was not imposing on them. There must be some explanation of this amazing phenomenon, and If there is really in France now person who can see through his nose he certainly de- serves to be made the subject of seri- ous study.-New York Herald.
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car, adding: And with the other three pence you may buy one for yourself" :" The boy shortly returned, complacent- ly munching his Banbury, and, hand ing the threepence in coppers to the bishop, exclaimed: "There was only one left, guv'nor"
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this apparently being either assessed

this apparently being either assessed separately, or possibly seized separate ly, under the curious French law. which enables town to take and nav for the land only to be used for i'm proVements, leaving to the owner the use of the building upon it, so long as ne can make 1t stand without repairs.
 The most expensive piece of land mentioned in the assessment was one on the Rue Tiquetonne, a short and narrow street, which, however, extends directly from the postoffice to a wide street, the Rue de Turbigo. For this tract of 1,900 francs per square meter was awarded, about $33 a square foot. or S4,95O per front foot, allowing an average depth of 150 feet.
 In the Rue d'Aboukir, not far off. which leads from the Grand boulevard directly to the Bank of France, only $15as square foot was awarded, or $2 ,25O a front foot, averaging the depth of 150 feet. Next to that on the Rue Tique- tonne, the most valuable piece of land
 
 in the suburb of Auteuil. for which S27 a square foot was paid, or S4,O5O a front foot, averaging the depth at 15O feet.
 Among the cheaper tracts was one on the Rue du Bac, famous among the la dies as the one on which the famous Bon Marche is situated, which brought $9 a square foot, equivalent to 1850 a uc1t foot. with a depth of 1Jo feet. The cheapest lot 0f all ID -0e rn-cFTv settled part of the city was one on the CheInin des Meuniers, near the park of Fincennes, and close to the vast warehouses of Bercy, for which only 36 cents foot was paid, or $54 Q front foot; while lot on the Avenue Daum- senil, near by, the principal street of the Bercy region, brought only about $1.25 square foot, or $1S7.50 a front foot.-St. Louis Republic.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04

The fact rhc+ ~i~l,+ whai'-~ vessels are nipped in the ioe a. Point Barrow, with nearly two hundred souls oH board, 4s creating widespread ieeilEgs Oi ap- prehension along the coast, and partic- ulsrly among merhants engaged in the whaling business and among sailors and their families. The anxiety has become so great that the trustees of the San Francisco chamber of commerce have determined to hold meeting for the purpose of formulating a telegraphic dispatch to be sent to the President of the United States, urging him to ais patch a relief expedition to their rescue at the earliest possible moment.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04

stantly, alsoheadache, and was dizzy. Icould not walk around, and could not lie down, for then my heart would beat so fast would feel as though I was smothering. I had to sit up in bed nights in order to breathe. was so weak could not do anything. have now taken several bottles of Lydia E. PinlSham's VeGetahle Compound, and used three packages eE Sauaiige Wasl. aud can say am pCrtectIy cured. IdO not +I.-.'- "0r-'7 '.0vH lived IougIf s4rs- ;nkham'smedieinehadnothelpedme.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
The Champagne Industry Booming

In 1S96-7 the champagne district ex. ported more than 2S,000,O00 bottles of wine. Frances best customer in this industry is England. Our exporters find in the United Kingdom an excel. lent market. In 1894 and in the first months of 1895 the exports for this market fell off somewhat, like all the others, but in the second half of 1895 the business became more active and the diminution of our importations in England, which was 44,0O0 dozens of bottles for the first six months of 1895, was more than made up in the second six months. The American market does not come up to expectations, and champagne wines have suffered from the effect of the recent commercial stagnation in that country.
 The exportations to Belgium, Ger many and Russia have increased in the same proportion as those to England. Our eXportations to Belgium amount annually to about S00,000 bottles.- EcOnomiste FrancaiS.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
THE ROSE OF STARS.

When love, our great immortal, Put on mortality And down from Eden's portal Brought this sweet world to be, At the sublime archangel
 He laughed with yelled eyes, For he bore within his bosom
 The seed of paradise. He hid it in his bosom,
 And there such warmth it found It brake in bud and blossom, And the rose fell on the ground. As the green light on the prairie, As the red light on the sea, Through fragrant belts of summer Came this sweet world to be. And the grave archangel, seeing, Spread his mighty vans for flight, But glow hung round him fleeing Like the rose of an arctic night, And sadly moving heavenward By Venus and by Mars, Fe heard the joyful planets Hail earth, the rose of stars.
 -G. E. Woodbury in Century
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Agreed,

q tell you, there's nothing like a good college training to fit young man for life"
 That's right. It hardens his muscles, gives him great powers of endurance and makes a man of him."-Nort1 American.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
A SENSATION

That the world is coming to an end sud- denly at given time is not what IS re- ferred to. There are Ldifferent kinds of sensations, as very many people know who feel sharp twinges of pain in the big nerve of the thigh. Sciatica is very painful sensation, and the torment Of It makes one tbInk something is come to an end. But just at the first sensation or twinge is the best time to use St. Jaeoo.s Oil The less pain the more easily lI IS cured. and the oil prevents its develop ment py soothing the nerve. At any stage it will cure.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Big Difference.

What" Sad the judge. You expect me to send your husband to prison when you acknowledge that you threw five hatirons at him and he only threw one at you?''
 "Yes; that's all right judge" said the irate Irish woman, but then the one he threw hit me. ''-Harper' B Bazaar
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Not CoupeuiaI

Bilkins-Why is it that your wife ney. CT seems to be able to engage in con versation with other women? When there are men around she is very en- tertaining. but the women folks tell me that she hardly ever has a word to ,say when she is alone with them.
 Murdock-I guess the trouble is that she has never been sick a day in bel ufe.-Cleveland Leader
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
GIVE US REST.

This is the prayer of the nervous who do not sleep well. Let them use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and their prayer will be speedily ans wered Insomnia is the product of indigestion and nervousness two associate ailments, soon remedied by the Bitters, which also vanquishes malaria, constipation, liver complaint, rheuma- tism and kidney complaints.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
To Re Euvied.

'1 envy her complexion" said Maud.
 "But she has freckles and tans so easily" replied Mamie.
 That's just it. She can go to the seashore or mountains for a few days at the end of the season and look ex- actly as if she had been away all sum- mer." r."-Washingt Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Out-of-the-Way Journalism.

The most northern newspaper ill the world is published at Hammerstcin, Russia. The editorial work is done fin q small wooden house roofed with turf. The paper is called the NOrdkap and ss nublished weekly. The news Is frs- ouently a fortnight old before tt reacA- es the subscribers. Most subscriptions are paid in fish.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Same Old Dog.

Little Willie-Say, ma, have they got dog over at Deacon Smiths?
 Mamma-No, dear; not that 1 know of; but why do you ask?
 Little Willie-Because when l was over there yesterday I heard Mrs. Smith tell the cook to chase the growl- CT as soon as the coast was clear.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
AN oeEN LETrER To MoTIlERs.

- " DFEW Lt- T ET 1 .TV TT ttE-ls We a1e -='f.- .I. ,Ae Co,.tts oar Ils t tO thl exclusive use of the word "CAotOKIA." au, "PITCHER' SCASTOkIA" as our Trade Mark I, Dr. Samuel Pitcher. of IIyannis, Massachusetts was the ori inator of |" PITCHERS GAS rORIA," the same that has borne and does now bear thu fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER or every wrapper This is the original PITCHERS CAsToRIA" which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is Lhe kiHd yoa haDe aEzdJs bought and has the signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the wrapper. No one has authority from me Co use inv name except The Centaur Company of which Chas IT. Fletcher is President.
 Ma,eh 8, ISo7. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
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Another ExpIanation.

"Ah! I admire patriotism" he ex- claimed as he looked at the little house tucked away among the trees. Every thing possible about the place is red, white and blue."
 "Yes; 1t belongs to a retired barber" Chicago Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
S2OOOoo

{ Economy: save ro cents on a package or cheap" baking powder and eat the cake, You couldn't do Dettef-ior your doctor.
 Sehilling's Bsst money-back baking powder is at your grocT's.
 ASchiIling & Company
 San Francisco 2OJJ
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Real Estate in Paris.

An idea of the prevailing price of and in Paris may be gained from a list of awards to owners of property in the French capital that was taken posses sion of for the widening of streets. The prices given are for the land alone.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Ouf 0f Politics.

Reporter-How many years have you been in public life!
 Statesman-Twenty-four.
 Reporter-But your biographer says twenty-eight.
 Statesman-He includes four yeas when I was ce-President.-San Frx2- cisco Examiner.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04

Leary Luke-EXcuse me, madam, l fought you'd like to know dat your dorg is hungry.
 Housekeeper-Is that SO?
 Leary Luke-Yes, ma'am, and at de same time l could stand piece of pie. St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
Will Have to Hustle.

Mrs. Huff-It makes me so mad when I see how things are done. It will be different when woman is emancipated.
 Mir. Huff-You bet! Then she'll have to hustle round and wait on herself Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04

It's the quality that's high in TEA-GARDEN DRIPs ToBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation See that the manufacturers name is litho-
 THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF
 VARIOUS HUMORlSTS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer fuI to Old or Young Funny Selections that You Will Enjoy.
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Heredity.

'Is that young one going to stay awake all night?' asked MT. Lush forth, indignantly.
 ''There is no right for you to com plain," retorted his wife. "He inherits the habit from you."-Indianapolis Journal.
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ForgetfuI.

'I noticed that you drowned at the clergyman just as he was making the announcements"
 'Yes, he is so forgetful. I was afraid le was going to announce a service for his evening. He and the vestrymen Ioin us in a moonlight spin to Handy own and back ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04
On the KIondike.

Great heavens! they are going to hang the man! Is he a murderer"
 'Wuss than that, stranger. He stole q dog. ."-Cleveland Plaindealer.
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The Good Out of It.

Landlady-I believe in letting coffee boil for 80 minutes; that's the only way to get the goodness out of it.
 New Boarder Casting his and leaving it)-You succeeded admirably, ma am.
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Thankful for Loss.

Sweet Sixteen-I wonder if my face will change, too, when I am your age? Undoubtedly, dear, and Fou ought to be thankful for the loss of | portion of your cheek.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-04

The Nogales Oasis says: "The rush of prospectors and investors into Sonora is something remarkable, and It has just begun. All the hotels are crowded with Americans, and boarders have to await their turns at the tables, which have to be set three or four times each meal to accommmodate all who come. :"
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Early in the Field,

Please, sir, gimme a dime; I'm a Klondike sufferer"
 Here; get out; you're a fraud. It isn't time for Klondike sufferers vet {"
 ''Yes, it is, sir; my wife supported me sir; an she's rushed off to the Klondilza to take in washin'." '."-Detroit Free Press.
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A Ncvr Ancatinn.

Jimmie FarmerbOy- I'm COin' into the city an git job.
 The Old Man-Wall, what would you dew in the city?
 Jimmie-Oh, there's lots O them roof gardens I've heern tell on. Guess I might git sumthin' tew dew weedin' out some O them.-Detroit Free Press.
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Both Dead at the End.

Bill-DOn't they have two umpires, now, in a game of ball? Jill-Yes; when they start the game. -YOnkers Statesman.
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"King SolOmens Treasure" only Aphrodis- iacal Tonic known. (See Dictonary) S5.0O box weeks treatment. MASON CHEMICAL Co, F. O. Box 747, Philadelphia, Pa.