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The Press., 1897-09-09
Do Women ShaveS

"i should think they do," said a dealer in cutlery whose speciality is safety razors.
 "You would be surprised at the num- Der of them who come in here to buy ents for brothers, cousins or sons, they are usually careful to explain. But they require the most minute directions for the sake of their male relatives, of course, as to the way in which the ra- zors are used. But they mostly bear on their faces marked evidence of person. al necessity for a mustache and whis- ker demolisher. I can tell them at once, even though they come thiokly yelled
 'On one occasion 0 ragged little street urchin came in and asked for one of our best safety razors. I could not refrain from asking him if be wanted 1t for himself
 'Oh, no,' be replied It is for a lady outsidel She is going to give me sixpence for buying it I say, guy nor, do you think I'll get any more jobs like it if wait outsider
 Without thinking told him he might; but, alas, he was doomed to dis appointment, for with a persistence worthy of a better cause he made him. self obnoxious to every woman who looked into our windows by asking her if she wanted a razor, and we had final ly to threaten him with policeman in order to drive the knowing young ras- cal ay."-Pearson' Weekly.
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The Press., 1897-09-09
MONEY MAKING IN TACOMA.
The City of Destiny Once Coined Its Own
 Cash.

The City of Destiny Once Coined Its Own
 Cash.
 Tacoma once had a mint that coined all of the money i'll circulation where the City of Destiny now stands, and it did not require the fiat of Uncle Sam. the silver of Idaho or the gold of Cali fornia to make the pi ces from Tacoma g mint pass current among the Indians and the few hardy pioneers who were blazing the path of civilization through the forest on the shores of Commence ment bay, says the Tacoma Ledger.
 Back in the early seventies the Taoo- ma Mill company, not being able to handily secure gold and silver for use in trading with and paying off the In- dian laborers and early settlers, hit upon the novel plan of issuing its own currency, and to this end set it's black smith to work to fashion for it out of scraps of iron and brass pieces of money, or, rather, tokens, which could be used as a circulating medium. The pieces consisted of 40 cent and 45 cent iron tokens and brass $1 pieces. The 40 cent pieces were about an inch in diam eter and the 45 cent pieces were about the size of the present silver half dollar. The $1 pieces were oval in shape, about 1A inches long, an inch wide and 8 sixteenth of an inch in thickness These pieces were stamped with the figures showing their value, and readily passed current all over the country tributary to the mill Nearly all of this old "mill'' | coin has passed away, but a few days | ago William Hanson of the Tacoma Mill company presented set of these queer coins to the Ferry museum. In his let | ter to the museum he said:
 "The honesty of the people and the absence of any blacksmith shop save that of the company made the use o1 this money possible.
 | Oregon has long boasted that the Beaver" coin, minted at Oregon City in the early fifties, was the only money minted in the northwest in the days O, the pioneer, but here in Tacoma, long years after Oregon's Beaver" mint had become a historical incident, was { primitive mint that supplied the ooiI to furnish the pioneers and Indians witt all of the necessities for their rougl lives. The coins, which are still pre- served, are roughly made, just such al any blacksmith with ordinary tool might make, and as a matter of fac during the early years of the mill com pany's existence formed practically th' local circulating medium of exchange When the Indians who were employed in the mill were pa1d for their labor this coin sufficed, as all the trading they did was with the little store run il connection with the mill. The iron ant brass pieces were, of course, passed among the Indians in trading with eacl other, and as anything ill the way O supplies was purchased by them at thu mill storo the pieces were fully as goot to them as if they had borne the stam] of the government.
The Press., 1897-09-09
THE SUBJECT WAS DROPPED.
Tilt at a Banqnet Between Two Well
 Known Men.

Tilt Bt R Banquet Between Two Well
 Known Men.
 That reminds mo, " remarked an old pioneer to a San Francisco Post reporter, when General Halleck 8 name was men, tioned, "of the banquet we gave Hal leck in 1865, when he returned from the war. The people here were proud of him, for he had more than regained the laurels he lost at Corinth, when he per- mitted the enemy to escape under the cover of a big battery of wooden guns that had been made out of logs during the night.
 Among the friends of Halleck who met him at the banquet was Bully Waterman, the old sea captain, who in early days commanded a clipper ship plying between San Francisco and New York On one voyage he had laid big wager to beat a rival clipper, but when he found on going to sea that some of his crew who had shipped as ablebodied seamen were incompetent he was so mad he hanged three to the yard. Just how many were hanged was pever known, but Waterman was tried for murder and acquitted.
 During one of those silences that will fall over the merriest of banquets General Halleck called to Waterman, who was at the other end of the room:
 "'Now that you have been tried and acquitted, Waterman, won't you tell us how many men you hanged on that voy- age?'
 "'Yos, general will,' responded Waterman, if you will first tell us how many wooden guns stopped you at Cor inth.
 "The subject dropped tbere."
The Press., 1897-09-09
Cheerfulness Noe Wanted.

Master-Now, boys, remember every one should go about his work cheer fully. I hope your fathers set the ex- ample. Pillser, does your father do his work in cheerful mannerP
 Pillser-No, sir, he don't
 Master-Then I am very sorry for him. What is hef
 Pillser - An undertaken. - London Fun
The Press., 1897-09-09

The ''Bicyclist's Best Friend" is a fa- miliar name for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, always ready for emergencies. While specific for piles, it also instantly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt rheum, eczema and all affections of the skin. It never fails. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Running sores, indolent ulcers and sim liar troubles, even though of many years standing, may be cured by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes, strengthens and heals. It Is the great pile cure. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09
A Great Surprise is in Store

for those who go to-day and get package Of GRAIN-O. It takes the place of coffee at about 4 the cost, and can be given to the children as well as the adult with great benefit. It is made of pure grairs and looks and tStes like the finest grades Of Java coffee. A cup of Grain-O is bet ter for the syste n than tonic. What co1ee grocer for Grain-O. 15c. and 25c.
The Press., 1897-09-09

A famous Scotch dean used to tell @ ghost story, the clew to which is in the question, "Weel, maister ghaist, is this a general rising or are ye just taking a daunder frae yer grave by yerselfp'- ArROnaut
The Press., 1897-09-09
9uIte ArtIess.

Editor-I'm sorry I cannot accept your manuscript. but your story isn't well written.
 Woman Wrtter-But that wouldn't make any difference when 1t was print cd. would it?-Brooklvn Life
The Press., 1897-09-09
Caught by a New Game.


 Whats the matter with your' asked the head of the firm when he came in and found the junior partner pacing the floor like caged lion. Understand that this is strictly be- tween ourselves" came the answer in an irritated voice. "There are some things that @ mau wants to endure without any assistance or sympathy from others. was sitting here an hour ago looking through the mail A we'll dressed man with pleasing manners came in and asked for you, stating that there was an important matter of busi- ness about which he must talk with you personally. We had pleasant lit tie chat, when he looked at his watch, said he seemed to have conflicting en- gagements, and asked if he might use the telephone Of course I consented | and showed him through the next room | into the booth.
 "1n about ten minutes he came out smiling, thanked me cordially and said l he would be back in half an hour to transact his business with you. He wasn't moro than out of the building when the telephone jingled and the main office inquired whom that message to St. Louis should be charged to-
 What message?' yelled excitedly.
 "'Why, the one that just went over the long distance, of course
 My knees Quaked and my voice | Quavered as I asked how much it was.
 Just $15. 80,!' came the maddenine reply.
 "'CharRe 1t to me- I shouted, and then chased wildly around the block looking for the fellow. That Was an other fool trick. To think of a man oi my age and experience being such al unmitigated and informal chump! IT hunt that fellow to the ends of the earth. But don't you say u word. Mipt now "-Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1897-09-09

Small precautions often prevent great mischiefs. De Witt's Little Early Risers are very small pills in size, but are most effective in preventing the most serious forms of liver and stomach troubles. They cure constipation and headache and regulate the bowels w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Certainly you don't want to suffer with dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache, sallow skin and loss of appetite. You have never tried De Witt's Little Early Risers for these complaints or you would l but great regulators. ". D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09

No man or woman can enjoy life or ac- complish much in this world while suffer ing from a torpid liver. De Witt's Little Early Risers, the pills that cleanse that organ quickly. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09

To heal the broken and diseased tis- sues, to soothe the irritated surfaces, to instantly relieve and to permanently cure is the mission of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09
WHAT TO DO.

There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfils every wish in relieving pain in the back kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by drugg' ,ts, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention The Press and send vour address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing ampton, N. |. The proprietors of tH paper guar l antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1897-09-09
His Praise.

A Norfolk rector writes to the Lon don Daily News: All Norwich men knew how exquisitely the late Dr. Goulburn read the lessons, especially tho Epistles. Here Is Norfolk farm CTS criticism upon him, Hay wunna so much of q praicher'-an atrocious libel, by the way-'but hay wuz a wunnerful fine man at the gewse'-eagle lectern. ,"
The Press., 1897-09-09

STANDS AT THE HEAD.-Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shreveport, La., says: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is the only thing that cures my cough, and 1t is the best seller I have" J. F. Campbell, merchant of Stafford ,Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is all that is claim ed for it; it never fails, and Is sure cure for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. cannot say enough for it's merits." Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is not an experiment.. It has been tried for a quarter of a cen- tury, and to-day stands at the head. It never disappoints. Free trial bottles at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-09-09

The vigilance committee on the Yukon has already shot one man for theft. The committee will soon have it's hands full.
The Press., 1897-09-09

The oyster has appeared to enjoy g triumphant reign until next May.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Spain is about to decrease her popula- tion by sending more soldiers to Cuba. Spain is reckless with her surplus soldiers.
The Press., 1897-09-09

A fare register Is merely circumstantial evidence of honesty, for possibly the con- ductor understands it's mechanism.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Eugene V. Debs continues to denounce the supreme court of the United States as a breeder of revolutions.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Moments are useless If trifled away ; and they are dangerously wasted if con- stunned by delay in cases where One Min ute Cough Cure would bring immediate relief w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-09

Although 99 cents looks much cheaper than S1 is it?
The Press., 1897-09-09
Keep Up Your
 Scott s Emulsion in Summertime

.ss.sWhat are your resources for the summer? Have you an abundance of health slowed away for the long, hot, depict ing days, or does summer find you low in vitality, run down, ;osing flesh, and weake Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil will give you the proper reserve force, because it builds up the system on a solid foundation. A tonic may stimulate; Scott's Emulsion not only "boosts," it sustainS.
 It is wise precasstion always to have at east small bottle of Scott's Emulsion in the house. Unopened, 1t will keep indefin- itety Tightly corked, after using, kept in A cool place, it will remain sweet for weeks.
 For sale by all druggists at
 ...5O Cents and s,.oo
The Press., 1897-09-09

The great fire of Now York took Plooe in 1885. The value of property destroy ed on this occasion was S1h. GOO. 0O0
The Press., 1897-09-09
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours; sediment O1 settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are ofo
The Press., 1897-09-09

Even Paris is full of mosquitoes this summer
The Press., 1897-09-09

A rainbow in the morning foretella rainy weather during the day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

o'clock, when the hall will be given over
to the older folks.
The Young Mems Hebrew association
will this evening reorganize their Ladies'
Auxiliary society-the Budget" the rec
ognized entertaining feature of their
former meetings, is to be revived, and the
first number in nearly two years will be
read. A very large attendance is con-
fidently expected.
I have had a small fire, a great big
smoke and some water, and as the in
surance companies have been very lib
eral in paying a large sum for a small
damage, / am going to sell shoes at a
lower price than has ever been heard of
in Birmingham. 1 will soon be open, so
wait and save money. L. c. King.
A telephone message TO the county
Jail called out Deputy Jones and the
dogs about IL o'clock last night to Sixth
avenue, between Twenty fifth and TWEEN
ty-sixth streets. The house of Mr. Gus
Adams had been burglarized and jewelry
and other property stolen. At the hour
OF going to press the thief, or thieves,
had not been captured
Late last night Officer Mullin was
called to Twenty-siXth street and Second
avenue. When he arrived a family quar-
rel had just ended and young James I'm
derwood was lying in bed from the effects
of a blow on the head administered by his
father, r, NJ. Underwood, with an al
legged hammer Several such quarrels
are said to have occurred between the
parties of late r. NJ. Underwood was
placed in prison, charged with assault
on his son with a weapon. 1t is said he
had an axe and hammer. 1t is said he
members of the family were badly fright
ened but seemed to feel easy after the in
carcera ton of the father.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
PERSONAL.

For the kidneys-Tate Water at
Stones.
Mr.. w. Hampton Wade of Savannah.
is in the city.
Mr.. Fergus w. Mccarthy, clerk of the
circuit court, came up from Montgomery
last night.
Hon. Dave Ovens member of the leg
islature from this city, arrived home last
night from Montgomery.
Mr.. w. ]. Kilduff, of the Lumber Trade
Journal, is registered at the Morris. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Kilduff.
Mr. S. j. Robinett, of Blount college,
has accepted the position of teacher in
the Birmingham Business college.
Mr. JOS Loveman, of Loveman. Jaros &
Co., The Trade Palace, of Second avenue,
leaves today for eastern markets to pur-
chase spring and summer goods.
1 have had a small fire, great big
smoke and some water. and as the in
surance companies have been very liberal
in paying very large sum for a small
damage, 1 am going to sell shoes al
lower price than has ever been heard of in
Birmingham. ] will soon be open, so
wait and save money. T. c. King.
Mr. E. o. Nicely, editor of the Gunters-
vile Democrat, was in the city last
night en- route to Galveston, Tex, to at
tend the NaItio~- -Sitorial association
He will spend tomorrow In Selma, with
MS Dfotntr. Joe L. Neeiy' anu nus HieSe,
Miss Pearl Nicely. Editor Nicely is one
of Alabama's most prosperous news
paper men, and will represent the state
press well in the national meeting.
Mr. T. ]. Patty, of Texas, is in the city.
He was formerly a resident of Birming-
ham, and was partner Of Mr.. Wesley M.
Smith in the real estate business during
boom times. After trial of Texas, Mr..
Patty has returned to Birmingham to
live. He has foreseen the good time COM
ing and has come back to unfurl his sails
to the prosperous "plees that will pillow"
when winter and the grip are gone. He
owns a. farm near Irondale. Mr. Patty
is much impressed with the growth or
the churches during his absence. The
handsome sacred structures pleasantly
surprised him. "Your rich men here are
church men, he said, ''and the money
of Birmingham has been converted and
consecrated"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
THE TREATY IN A POCKET.
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CONTINUED from First Page.)
is at all times an impetuous and vehe-
ment speaker. He was unusually free to-
day. and being unrestrained by the gal
leries, he unbosomed himself in way
that left no doubt about the depth of his
opposition to the treaty He opposed 1t
on general grounds, for the reason that
1t not only went too far, but was bad In
principle He did not believe 1t right
that this senate should by any general
arrangement restrict the power OF the
senate to act in the future whenever
treaties came before it,. There were but
few things, Mr.. Mills, said that ought
ever to be sumbitted to arbitration, and
about the only thing that he could recall
was the question about peeuniary claims.
Questions involving the life, integrity, the
development of nation; matters affect-
ing the honor of the nation, its flag and
the protection of its citizens should never
be arbitrated. A nation that had any
standing among the peoples of the earth
ought ever to be ready to protect It's ter
ritory, to uphold it's honor and to de-
fend its citizens, wherever they might
be, against the oppression OF the Tor
eigner and the tyranny of the other gov
ernments.
War was frequently justihable and that
was one reason why he did not DeneVe
the United States should bind Itself In
any general treaty of arbitration. Inc
United States was now powerful ma
ton; it was strong enough to demand
its rights and it was mighty enough to
enforce those rights if they were denied.
Mr.. Mills devoted some time to CUBA,
using the situation there as an illustrator
of what the United States as powerful
and brave nation ought to do, but which
appeared through some mysterious IN
fuence to be afraid to do its solemn duty.
After Mr.. Mills had concluded, the de-
bate again drifted back into the converse
tional character Mr.. Hill remarking
that the senate had been drumming along
all the week on this treaty 1t ought to
adjourn now in time to let senator's catch
up with their mail, moved to adjourn.
The motion was voted down by large
majority. Later on Mr.. Hill suggested
the absence of a quorum and none APP
pearing on the call. an adjournment was
forced. ....s,t. ,5.t......
It is said that Senator Sherman will
make another effort Monday to get vote,
but that if he sees a disposition to pro-
long the discussion he will move to pro-
coed to the consideration of legislative
business and the doors will be opened 1t
looks as if it would be impossible for an
agreement to be made to take vote or
that any action can be had before the
end of this session.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

ing. He landed on Glass rose as time
was called. laa =
In the eighth round Peterson landed
on neck and body He led for another
uppercut, but failed. getting one or two
good raps ON the chest and neck. He
made another effort and got In a clever
uppercut and sent in two neck blows in
succession. Before. time was called he
got in another uppercut and rushed, land
ing on the body.
In the ninth Peterson landed twice on
the chest. He rushed and landed heavy
Glass returning and getting the best of
the round. Peterson got in his favorite
uppercut, and rushing, sent his man to
the ropes. Glass got in stiff body blow.
Both men shook hands for the tenth
and last round, Glass showing up a little
the worse for wear. Peterson rushed and
the men clinchedJ eterson sent his man
to the ropes with repeated face blows.
He again rushed with Hike success. In
the next rush Glass. countered and clinch-
ed ePtersoa got in an uppercut and land
ed on the face, beating a regular tattoo.
Both men met in a rush, but Peterson
got in an upper and =stinger on the nose
as time was called. salfa4
The bout was awarded to Peterson on
points. -.
The bout was. clean and scientific,
though IL was clearly with eterson all
the way through.
Everyone was pleased with the exhibit
ton and even the blue coats enjoyed 1t,
falling to see anything brutal in the man
ly art as exhibited ,~afa
The performances of the evening were
hugely appreciated and enjoyed and ex-
pressions of complimentary nature
were heard on all sides.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
JOINT RESOLUTION PASSED,

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should be made he would say that 1t
should be done upon the high ground that
this nation of free men, sons of free men,
sympathized with the efforts of those
near our shores to become themselves
free men.
The Cubans, he said had been lured
into the rebellion by the people of the
United States. Every wind from this
shore carried to them messages of SYM
pathy and support. He had hoped that
this administration would respond in
some suita BILE way to the swelling senti-
ment of the country in favor of the Gu
bans, and his hope now was that the in
coming administra would put itself IN
harmony with the overwhelming desire
of the people. (Applause) Had the
election of last November resulted in
the elevation of that matchless leader,
William j. Bryan Cloud democratic ap-
plause) to the presidency, have no doubt
that American sentiment would have been
fully and promptly carried into ERECT
upon his accession to power"
Mr.. Dearmond, with the usual vigor OF
utterance. denounced the condition of af-
fairs in Cuba as shameful and disgrace
upon civilization and to the self-imposed
inquiry what shall we do?' responded:
do anything that will put stop to the
outrages; do anything that we ought to
do or have a right to do. Why should
not the government, representing the peo-
pie say that 1t would never see the flag
of Spain floating over the island. but that
it would see the flag of free Cuba float
there forever? (Applause) What
cannot be done by slow process of law
should be done by the sharp edge of the
sword"
Messrs. Hopkins and Grosvenor defend-
ed Mckinley law against the charge Of
Messrs Dockery and McMillin that it
was a deficit-producing measure. And
finally Mr.. Pitney rep. N j. charged the
res possibility for largely increased appro-
priations in late years to the policy of the
house which divided the work and re-
sponsibility of the Apr OPERATIONS COM
mittee among several committees.
Mr.. Cannon gave notice that he would
try to pass the bill Monday under sus-
pension of the rules.
At $50 the house adjourned.