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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-16

WANTED--Positton as porter IN a saloon.
willing to work. best OF references. Ad-
dress Porter, l0l4 Montgomery avenue.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-16

shed men. yard mon, teamstcrs, track
men mon with families given prefer
encc: good houses Cor all; ray day rcgu-
hlr on lbtn each month";. Ohphsnt Lun-
bcr Co. New Wavcrly, Texas. rs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-16

MFRS. c. BOCHOW will reopen her select
English and German kindergarten and
primary school, 141S Capitol avenue, cor
ner IaBrsnch, Monday, September 9Th.
Terms s3OO 9-l6
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-16

ON October 5. 1897 between 10 a. IN. and
D. M. the III dersigned viii offer at
pubic sale for cash. at the door Of the
couri house OF Harris county, lot seven
q, block forty-cne an, s. s.. Il. b.. at
Uo, sion Texas together with all i'm
proy cments William Hunter. admins
tratof of estate of Daisy Threikeld de
ceascdl nlas Dpisy Douglas. 1915
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-16

THE HOARD OF MEDICAL ExAMIN-
Frs for the Eleventh district Will meet
at DR.. Geo. w. Larondon's office Satur-
day, September Is 1897. AZ y. m,
Geo. w Larendon N D..
o.tQ Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-11


and transferred to that OF the wesr.-
opals that have successfulIy passed
the ordeals OF grinding. POLISHING srS
setting do not often crack afferwerS
but IL II best not to expose them to even
the moderate heat involved by the
wearer sitting In front OF. an omen flrn
for the opal is composed principalIv ~
silicic acid, with from 5 to IL per cent
OF water, combination which renders
them very treacherous objects. Tho
idea that they are otherwise unfortu-,
nate, In the sense that they bring dis
aster to the wearer. may be dismissed
as partly shperstitious and partly non.
sensical. I Innumerable stories have
been told tpf unfortunate accidents oc-
curing 10 the wearers of Opals. but II
can easily be believed that an opai
owner who falls down and breaks his
leg or his neck. orswho fails in business
or who becomes infected with typhoid
fever. or who has hiss horse stoIen
would have met with these misfortunes
had be wdrn a diamond instead. OF all
precious Stones, however. considered In
themselves. thesopal is, SO to say, the.
most likely to be diseased. and It's La
bility 10 accident Las done much to
give it bad reputation among the
collectors and cOnnoisseurs of gems,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-11
DISEASES OF GEMS.
Precious Stones Sometimes Lose
Their Entire Value Thereby.
Diamonds Have Ailments and Coiered Stones
Are Liable to Many Iniirmities.

Inc idea that precious stone may
DE aI11lcted with disease will, to most
persons, be decided novelty, and
even some of the men whose business
1t is to handle gems will be surprised
TO learn that these valuable articles
are, like all things else, subject to
vicissitudes which may lessen or en-
tirely destroy their value. We are
accustomed to regard a gem much as
we regard a gold coin, as a thing of
intrinsic worth, not in the least sub
Ject to the laws of Change and decay.
A few years ago az roughly polished
diamond was dug from the ruins of
Iabylon, and many a wise reflection,
many piece Of profound moralizing.
were drawn from the fact that this
gem is just as beautiful. just as prec-
ious today as when it gracetl4 the fin
ser of some nobles or beauty 1000 or
5000 years ago. says the ST. Louis
s Globe Democrat Its buriallof for
ty or fifty centuries had not impaired
lts ulster nor altered in the least de-
gree the sharpness Of it's angles. Dia-
mond cutting is supposed to be a mod
ern art, and the scientific cutting of
this most beautiful of all the gems
undoubtedly is so, but the jewelers.
who worked in the shadow of the
Tower OF Babel knew something of the
business. for this sample, though the
work is roughly done, brings out the
prlsmatic hues of the stone with con-
siderable effect. A gem that, without
change. can endure an interment of
this length certainly has claims to
permanence, and il any stone can be
pronounced immortal it is the dia-
mond. Yet, even the diamond has it's
ailments and dindrnities. and, by a
stretch of fancy, may be said to be-
come III and recover. or grow worse
ana In few cases to deteriorate to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-11


visable. ..s.
The following committee was APP
POINTED for this purpose: Judge
Mitchell of Auburn Hon. c. F. Libby
Of Portland; Hon. 0. d. Baker of Au-
gusta; Hon. w. H. Fogler of Rock
land, and Judge L. c. Stearns OF
Caribou.
The committee appointed presented
the following nominations, which were
unanimously elected by the associa-
ton:
President. Hon. Franklin A. Wilson
of Bangor; vice presidents, Hon. A. r.
Savage of Auburn, Hon. ]. H. Simonds
of Portland, and Hon. Frederick A,
Powers of HoultOn; secretary and
treasurer, Hon. Leslie A. Cornish; ex-
ecutive committee, Hon. w. E. Ham,
lin of Ellsworth, Hon. w. E. Parsons
Of Foxcroft, Hon. Hiram Bliss of
Washington. and Hon. E. Dudley Free
man of Portland
The other committees of the associa-
ton remain as last year.
The following were unanimously adj
mitted to memberships: Hon. F. S.
Walls of Vinalhaven; w. r. Pattan-
gall of Machias: c. NJ Blanchard of
Wilton; Charles ]. Hutcllins of Ban
gor; Lewis A. Burleigh, Joseph Will
hanson. Jr., and c. W. Jones of Au-
gusta: M. w. Abbott and T. H. Smith
of Bucksport; F. E. Guernsey of Dover:
Hon. $. ]. Walton of Skowhegan; w.
F.. Allen of Caribou: Harry Manson
andsJ. Leslie Reed of Lewiston; Judge
l.. Z. StearnS of Caribou, Daniel r.
Hurley of Ellsworth; Hon. Harod NJ
Sewall of Bath: and c. E. Stevens of
Winthrop.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
THE DECATURS.

Arrangements have been made to give Thanksgiving ball. Thursday evening" the 25th. It will be held in Ittner hall on Second avenue. Elaborate invita- tions are out, and it will be the first up- to-date ball ever given in Decatur.
 A large number of Decatur people drove out to Trinity to be present at the ball given by MT and Mrs. Bolden. It was an old-fashioned country affair giv- en with old-f fashioned southern hospi- tality. "'"N
 Last Thursday and Friday the Congre- Bap-Terian Society gave an art exhibi- ton of water and oil colors, many of them by famous artists. A unique en- tertainment was a. series of living pie lures.
 The Ladies' Aid Society are making their usual Thanksgiving collections. The citizens are responding literally in donations of wood, coal, clothing, pro- visions and money, for the poor.
 The Decatur Gun Club rendered a fare well bachelors dinner to H. B. Sparks, the popular manager of the telephone exchange. The affair was given under the auspices of pr. R. s. Henry. The occasion was the approaching marriage of MT. Sparks to Miss Clara Buchheit. The fact that Dr. Henry got up the feast and did the honors guaranteed it's being rare, racy and rich.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
HUNTSVILLE.

Arrangements have been made with the directors of the Louisville and Nash vile railway shops library at Decatur for production of "The Mikado," which was so successfully produced here last week by Huntsville amateurs. The am ateurs will play in Decatur on Thanks giving night. Owing to the absence of Miss Mary Certain and<the indisposition of Miss Mamie Jennngs, both of whom played the character "Yum Yum" that part in the Decatur presentation will be taken by Miss Fallon, a talented young vocalist of Birmingham.
 The local branch of the Ladies Needle work Guild of Ann rica has begun its new year under the most f1attering con- ditons. A large number of new con- trfbutors have been secured recently. At the annual meeting of the guild, the sec retary reported that nearly 300 garments had been distributed among the poor of the city during the preceding year. With the assistance of the new contributors, the organization counts upon securing 1000 garments during the present year.
 Under the direction of Miss Mamie Ada Jennings, the young ladies of Miss Spann's school, assisted by a few out side vocalsts, will produce the three-act operetta, "rhe National Flower" at some time early in December Rehsars- als began last night. The piece is the production of Mrs Carrie B. Adams.
 The Young Peoples Whist club held it's regular weekly meeting Tuesday ev- ening in the parlors of the Standard club. The weekly prizes were captured by Miss Theresa Well and MT. L. Leh man.
 The season of church suppers was op- ened Thursday evening by the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presby- terian church. which gave an oyster supper for the benefit of the Orphans Home. Several like affairs will be given next week and from that time on they will be given throughout the season at the rate of from ten to twelve a week.
 Misses Dora, Beulah and Olivia Tim berla'-e tendsred merry candy-pulling party to number of friends Thursday night at their home on East Holmes street. The evening was spent in a very enjoyable manner and the young people participated in the pleasures to be had only in an entertainment of this kind. The guests present were: Misses Etta Delp, Mabel Landers, of Shelbyville, Mary Cayce, Sallie Bradford, Eileen O'Neal; Messrs. Carlock Rand Waddy Patterson. Clarence Ware. Hubert Ed
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
ATHENS.

Judge T. N. Mcclellan, having spent Q few days in his native town returned to Montgomery.
 Hon. Harris Gunther and family the guests of relatives here the past week, have returned to Montgomery.
 An entertainment was given a few friends of Miss Pat Westmoreland at her fathers home last Friday. .El gant re- treatments were served, Only girls were invited. Among the novel features were a mock marriage, and a dance in which half the participants wore full dress coats and vests with bloomers.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
GADSDEN.

Miss Ward, of Birmingham, Is visiting the family of MT. Wiley Ross.
 Miss Robbie Kyle is expected home this week, after years sojourn in Paris.
 Master Mason Bilbro. the Httle son of Judge Bilbro is improving, having been laid up with a broken arm and a spell of malarial fever.
 Mrs. R. B. Myers continues very i'll. She may not recover.
 On Tuesday afternoon bevy of Gads- den's most popular young ladies, met with Miss Blanca Randall, and organized a new social club. which promises to be an important feature in social and lit- erary circles. The following officers were elected: Miss Mathilde Bilbro, presl- dent; Miss Blanca Randall vice-presi- dent; Miss F'lorrie Kyle, treasurer; Miss Ada Pope, secretary; Misses Annie Pen- tecost, Edna Clamp and Fannie Sibert committee on arrangements for next meeting.
 The club will be called The Thirteen Bachelor Girls, and consists of the fol- lowing members: Misses Edna Camp, M. Allis, Annie Pentecost, Mathilde Bill bro, Robbie Kyle, F'lorrie Kyle, Ada Pope Fannie Sibert, Blanca Randall, Eula Duncan, Lily Mitchell, Louise Ross and Lola Johnston.
 MT. w. E. Moragne entertained num- Der of his friends with progressive euchre party in the Printup house par lors Wednesday evening, complimentary to MT. and Mrs. H. s. Matthews, of Montgomery. A delightful menu was served and it was past 12 o'clock when the young people bid MT. Moragne good night The first prize was won by Col L. L. Herzberg, and Mrs. Mathews.
 Those present were Misses Annie Pen- ticost, Robbie and Florie Kyle. Louise Ross. Blanca Randall, Fannie Sibert Julia Ward, of Birmingham; Annie High tower, Ada Pope, Lillie Mitchell: Messrs. w. E. Moragne, Bert Land, Lonie Love- man, Will and Rende White, Brevard Montgomery, H. T. Davis, Bernard Green, Cliff Paden T. w. Morrow, W. w. Petters, James Cross; MT. and Mrs. H. s. Mathews, of Montgomery; Col. and Mrs. L. l.. Herzberg, and MT. and Mrs. c. M, Ward.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
BESSEMER.

Miss Hattie McAdory is home after vls- iting Birmingham friends the past week.
 Dr. and Mrs. Waldrop are now dl-mi- ciled at the Grand hotel.
 Miss Grace Judson had as gusSt on Thursday and Friday Miss Mary Grif- fin, of Birmingham.
 F. B. Nichols is home from business trip to Atlanta and other points.
 Mrs. E. H. Hawkins has returned from Jacksonville, Fla, where she visited the home of Rev. E. H. Hawkins parents. Rev. l.. c. Blranscomb and childrsn have returned to Huntsville.
 MT. Albert Adler, of Birmingham, was in town Thursday.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

MT. and Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Mrs Hugh Morrow Capt T. O. Smith, MT. John Caldwell and MT. Motion Smith have returned from the wedding of MT. w. D. Smith and Miss Daisy Weller, which occurred last Thursday evening at Louisville.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

Total ... ..5 S62
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

the Methodist church, Franklin, Tenn. At home after December 1, Birmingham, Ala.
 One of the enjoyable affairs of the season was the "possum hunt" given by Miss Louise Chisolm on Friday night, the following being the members of the party: Miss Lou Chisolm, Elizabeth Sowell, Minnie Merle Lane. Sada flaw kins, Jamie. Van Hoose, Kathleen Hund- ley, Bertha Lewis, Anna May Phelan, Bertha Koenig, and Messrs. Fred Bow ron, Robert Cotton, Gus Sowell, Phil N. Finch c. D. Cotton, Jackson Hals- tead, Jimmie David, J. T. S. Wade. J.;
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
QaBCUs DBY GOODs CO.,
 1913 Second Ave.

Kelly Parsons, Gus Banners, Pointer Bradley, Dr. Sam Nabers, John Chisolm, MT. and Mrs. Asa Rountree and Col. Chsolm.
 After a merry "chase" over the hills, with Colonel Chisolm as guide, the party succeeded in "treeing" a possum much to the delight of the young ladies.
 After the hunt the party went to the home of Colonel and Mrs. Chisolm, where a bountiful repast of roast tur- key, hot chocolate and other palatable delicacies awaited them.
 Mrs. F. Wallace Durham entertained the Novelist club at its last meeting,
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

mundson. Irby Lewis, Jeff Terry. Logan Wallace, Blount Clopton.
 Gen. Joseph Wheeler, of Wheeler Sta- ton. was in Huntsville Thursday and Friday on professional business.
 Nj. and Mrs. H. s. Matthews, of Mont gomery went to Gadsden Tuesday, after having spent few days of their honey moon in this city.
 Miss Annie McGee has returned to her home in Como, Miss, after visit of several months to relatives.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
blACK-WllSON.
Marriage of Popular Young Couple at Lu-
 verne Wednesday Night

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Luverne, Nov. 30.-One of the prettiest weddings that ever took place In this city occurred at the Baptist church Wednesday night. The contracting par ties were Mark l.. Black, the popular druggist of this city. and Miss Ruth Wilson. one of the very prettiest young ladies of the town.
 MT. and Mrs. Black boarded the 5:30 o'clock train Thursday morning for a trip to Tampa and other points in Flori- da, and will be absent several days
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
ROGER WILLIAMS AND
 PERFECT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.

 He only Of m Plymouth  had his Island He of pepean of
  in the ma o  and claiming This of ma
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

THEN STORE OBSERVE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. We six o 
  Thanksgiving that  hath wncom sixd a
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

when the Tudors was the subject Of the day. Mrs. Alice Showers gave an out line of the times from Harold. the last of the Saxon kings, to that of Henry the Eighth. Henry the Eighth. by Miss Maggie S. Morgan; Elizabeth, by Miss Morna H. Cole; Mary. Queen of Scots by Miss Dollie g. Wilson; Contemporane- ous history leader, Miss Addje M Whelock Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet Noyem- Der 30, with Mrs. George Gibson.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Mrs Hugh Morrow. Capt T. o. Smith, Mr. John Caldwell and MT. Notion Smith have returned from the wedding of Mr. w. D. Smith and Miss Daisy Weller which occurred last Thursday evening at Louisville.
 Among the young ladies from various southern cities who will attend the rs- ceptibn of the Phoenix club next Wednss- day evening are Miss Amelia Ricet of Vicksburg, with Mrs Samuel Rich; Miss Edna Greenhut, of Pensacola, guekt of Miss Ophelia Levy; Miss Pauline Baum, of Montgomery, with Miss Dina Holze; Mss Emma Steiner, of Montgomery, at Miss Nina Kaufman's; Miss Minnie Goldst.cl1er, of Dallas. Texas. at Mrs. H. Simons.
 The recital of the Treble Clef club, as- sisted by Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux at the relside nee of Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Pearson on Thursday evening was a charming success, artist3cally, socially, and financially. The handsome home
 
 music was of a high order, solos and choruses, and a large sum was realized for good cause.
 The pews of St. Mary 's-on-the- High lands will be rsnted tomorrow from 10 q. m. undl p. m. Mir. R. P. Wetmores secretary of the vestry will be at the church during these hours.
 The ladies in charge of the Mercy Home have set aside next Wednesday as donation day and they appeal to the good people, of Birmingham for any pos slble aid. They will be at the home all day Wednesday, and will be very much gratified tu meet all visitors who may feel an interest in this worthy charity, and to receive any donation which will aid lIlem m cs1niylng on un1S aumlfaDle work. As the board of managers con template building a permanent home they will be very grateful for any gifls of money on donation day. The home is greatly fin need of chairs, and it ils to be hoped that some generous person will send a supply on next Wednesday. On Thanksgiving day visitors will also be welcomed at the home. The board of managen's have labored faithfully against all manner of odds to make the Mercy Home self-sustaining and they merit every possible encouragement, especially money, with which to ensct a permanent building.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21

If you want the best. look Gr carefully on all cut glass you feNDoe1 buy for this trade mark cut ~Ssssss| plainly.
The age-herald., 1897-11-21
Christmas Present

ano and  Herald, of 
 
  direct before We   
 
 ". I. Pearce Manager
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

A clergyman speaking in his pulpit
recently gave utteranee to the often
repeated declaration that no man ever
honestly accumulated a million dollars.
His mistake was in neglecting to spec
ify employments. The statement would
perhaps be true that no man ever hon
estly earned a million dollars laying
bricks. but 1t Is also true that a man
could honestly earn a million dollars
by his services in caring for great in
terests worth a hundred millions.
There has been al least one instance in
which a man was paid during a few
years three times a million dollars for
exceptional service in behalf OF vast
peeuniary interests. and not one of the
wise business men most Interested
found fault with this valuation OF the
honest and faithful work he had done
Bank robbers and highwaymen alsc
often accumulate vast fortunes.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

According to the recent annual report
of Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
Briee, no less than $4,000, 900 shad eggs
we're collected. and from these SO ,0O0.-
600 fry were planted into streams emp
tying into the Atlantic ocean and the
Gulf of Mexico. The Increase in shad
eggs collected was 30,000,0 900 over the
previous year and IL bill now before
congress is enacted into law auxiliary
stations will be established on most OF
the important rivers of the Atlantic
coast, and result in an immense in
crease in the output OF this species. The
output of lobster fry was s7.0o0, ,00c
against 72, ,00S, 900 for the previous year
and Commissioner Brice says that there
is little doubt that the output in an
other year will be increased more than
100 per cent While the attempt to
keep up the constantly decreasing sup
ply OF mackerel along the New England
coast was more or less experimental
24.O0o. 900 eggs were collected. Thirty
one million tautog clam eggs were col
lected in Buzzard's bay and 1900. .000
fry were liberated from them.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

The sacred privilege of minister and
magistrate who marry people TO kiss
the bride was rudely interfered with at
Shelbyville, Ind. last week. Charles
Comiin and Daisy Johnson were made
one by Squire Thomas Kenton and the
Justice saluted Mrs, Comlin in the good.
old Hoosier fashion. Then Comlin gave
the squire a bin in the eye and refused
to pay for the services just rendered
So Squire Kenton is out doctor bill
and S. note.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

a New York man called on magis-
trate the other day and asked for a
writ to compel his wife to support
him. When the request was refused
he volunteered the statement that he
might just as well not be married al
all II there Is no way to compel wom-
an TO do her duty" Is this the new
mani"
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

The talk about putting inventors on
the governments paper money las
been had for Inventor Mccormick. in
Nat it has brought out an assertion
that he did not invent his reaper.
Many an inventor is in oblivion while
some richer man is getting the game
that belongs TO him.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27
Her Recommendation.

I'm really afraid / can't engagt
Miss HyJee, said the operate MAJ
Your voice is not remarkable an
viii pardon me II say that 4
see what you rely upon to dral
audience" My dear sir" replied
Il have the enviable distincti'
neyer-absolutely never-having
before Queen Victoria why
you say so before?" cried the 4
tured manager. you are thel
songstress / have been lookinl
these many years. ."-Plttsburg C1
cle-Herald.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

The freedmen of the Cherokee nation
will soon be paid their share OF the
strip money. There are 4.i70 Of them
They are building a pay house a;
which they are to receive their por-
tions. They are also building hotel
to entertain the visitors and sight
seers- It will be one OF the most mo-
table gatherings ever held in the ter
ritory.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

mission 70 investigate the ceding Of
rnvnruu,eri, lands to the state. with
the Recommendation that Il Dc iaid on
the table.
The committee on corporation n.
r,orted Mr.. Philips hill providing for
n railway commission. recommending
that the bill be laid on the table for
the reason that the subject matter
was covered in several other biiis b'A-
fore the committee. These bills. u so
happens. are the ones the committee
refuses TO report on.
Mr.. Philip claimed that the action ot
the committee was not made IN good
faith.
ordered the return to L Of Mr.. Philips
bill
Nr, sweeney's blll providing for the
management and conservation OF -
tates tn Colorado OF iunntic persons
residing without the state passed ssSs-
ond reading.
Mr.. AndeFson's bill providing that
any county shall bc subjcci 60 gar
uishm.nt for debt the SafBe ns any
private corporation, al.o passed SO.
ond reading.
Mr.. Helblg's bill requiring notes.
debts and other obligations 90 bs cob
Iected from property given a. secur.
i,y for the payment Of ssch obllEa-
tlons before other property belonging
10 the debtor shall be sold was dc
featcd
when Mr.. Harris usury bin was TAX
en- up for consideration. the author
made strong plea for fixiBE the lesal
rate at per cent. with a maximum
charge of 5 per cent upon special con-
tract. After some discussion SIR
Persons bll. fixing the rate % inter
est at : per cent. with a maximum
charge 0f ~ Per r~ut on special con.
tract. was uccs-pted a. an amendment
Tor Mr. Harris bill and with theSe
amendments the bill passed second
reading.
The Lamar register., 1897-02-27

wild Hog. Sioux brave. has lett
the reservation and gone to New York
TO study civilization" He had likely
heard the boys reading about the Ses-
ley dinner