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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

nished if ne'e'zars: Axs.Hera,d. = It always affords a public jour,na4 measure to testify to merit where, it is deserved. It is therefore swtth.pleasure ala ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit,7skill and reliabil- itv of pr. O. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispe ensaryof this city. Dr. Dozier has resided TOT many, years m has added to his reputation, to his use fuIness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens His iong rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standipg at "tha head of his profession.
 (Daily News, BirIninghamsSs
 Dr. pozier, the head of the eSinstf ton. is physician and surgeon or .eaucauon; skill and experience. man of culture and hich literary attainments and @ gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News commendS him most cordially to all those in need of his services. lrs eA '~-
 Bessemer Weekly a5 ,.ss : ,.ss There Is probably not a more highly educated physician in hisSsection than many years experience and successful nractice He is noted for <his5 thorough nastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attainments. aS-s~# :
 (Masonic Guide.>s ssa pr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he Is known all over the south.
 dAbor Advocate) i
 Dr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- tr0 one of the most successful practition- srs Tn the south. A personal acQuaint- ence with the principal warrants the La nor Advocate in giving thesinstitution the warmest recommendation to It's every reader - E%
 Bessemer Journal)s sf
 Dr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one He is a specialist of nearly twenty wsars' experience in active practice ma ;s strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the '' 4fThe Southern Odd Fellow.,la
 We cannot add anything to the reputa- tton Dr. o. T. Dozier has already ac- onired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every nromise he makes to those needing his services. yHnr
 (Mountain Home. Talladega)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak ins the highest terms of Dr. Dozier as a physician. surgeon and Rentleman and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pa. irons who need his se-vices-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

Alabama Christian Advocate,
 The Southern Medical Uispensary ia the leading institution of it's kind in Blr. mineham and has been instrumental in effectng the cure of many serious cages. and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr. o. T. Dozier, head of the Southern Medical Dispensary. gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work, and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best coi- leges of the land and long and yalua ble experience in the treatment of special diseases His professional standing is unimpeachable and his character as d gentleman and citizen Is above reproach-
 CWlnona, Miss. Times.)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu. taiion and has been unusually successful in his practice. He never undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of cure. He Is high h-toDed gentleman and can be con- suited with the utmost confidence.
 fAtlanta Constitution.) "a
 Dr. o. T. Dozier, the head Of the So,, th. ern Medical Dispensary of Birrninghom Ala, Is specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases nd his uniform success has given him lead. ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning Star)
 pr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has ellcited the most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state. T
 (Sumter County Sun.)
 Dr. Doziers reputation as specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he Is known all over the south IS
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful, specialists in this country are Dr. nozier & Go. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronar rs given to them in the several surroundInS states Is most gratifying. pr. pozler Is a high-toned. nollshed Christian gen tleman and has many warm persoIal friends in Annston who knew him years ago when practieing in Rome. Ga
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.l1
 As specialist pr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician His repi1ta ton at home and abroad is such that physi- cians in this city and from distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails 10 effect cure. All Birmingham is proud and honored to have such a distfngilished man as citizen.
 Dr. Dozier is Georgian by birth, n high-toned cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address eH "
 Dr. Dozier& Co.,,
 P. o. Box 112. Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
PERSONAL.
ifTNFrr, :
 A-ei ANs

MT, Nicely Pride, prominent conner cial traveller, of Nashville. was in she city cy.ea'erday solicikifpg orders.
 FIRE SALE--About $1OOOO in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
FAD WHAT BOYETT, THE PHO
 z ETOGRAPHER, OFFERS.

Having secured the agency for the cele- brated Manhattan Portraits, they are furnishing me with fifty samples to dis tribute as an advertisement, which my traits to give satisfaction and will fill all -couponsNaccording to condition print ed thereon.s Coupons must be secured from agents. 4-l0-tf R. T. BOYETT
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. An Old and Well-Tried Remedy,

has been used for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It soothes the child softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic;i and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. De sure and ask for MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take no other kind. 25c bottle.
 sep20-1y-d&wky
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
MR. MAHLER's DANCING SCHOOL

Odd Fellows Hall, Fox Building, will open Tuesday, and Thursday, April 20 ands22,I at four o'clock p. m.. for ladies, misses and masters. For circulars call at Hotel Morris on and after Monday, April 18th. 4-l5-St.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

Dr. Dozier& Co.,, P. O. Box 112. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
A Few Endorsements of the Press.
Alabama Christian Advocate,

and thousands from our patients can ha f,,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
Engines and Foundry Work.
Founders and Machinists.
Harness and Saddlery Maker.

A c. RECKLING, manufacturer of Har- done to order. 2I5 18th St. Phone Sos. s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
Brooms and Alabama Rolled Oats.

M 'MILLAN-LEE CO, manufacturers of M brooms and packers of Alabama rolled oats. 2105-7 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
Boiler Works,
Brass and Bronze Foundry,

T HE G. L. ANDERSON CO, Qimited) brass and bronze foundry, corner Twen- ty-fourth street and First avenue. Rolling
 mill and blast furnace work a speciality. Phone, SS2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIES, Patronize Home Industries and
 Build Up Birmingham.
Baskets and Butter Trays.

R ATES MANUFACTURING CO.,, manu- D factures split baskets, wire end butter
The times., 1897-11-07
"a Colonial WITCH"

Frank Samuel Child has made a spe-
clalty of the colonial lore OF New England.
ana this branch OF literature is much richer
for his transcriptions Of his findings. An
Old New England Town went speedily
through three editions, and ''Tne Colonial
Parson was graphic sketch of figure
who touched society at every point, He has
crystalizeG his more recent researches in a
new romance, "A Colonial Witch,'i pub.
liShed last week.
This is a study OF the black art in the
&C lony of Connecticut. The witch was The
most picturesque figure OF the early days Df
Gur prenational existence. She was lurii
red patch OH the dull gray OF her environ
Inent. WitchcTaft was negative tenet 6r
religion and the fallacy was dealt with rs
earnestly and confidently as If 1T were il
fact, instead Of q distortion Of an ignorant
Imagination. The psychology OF this delu
sion receiy es especial attention from Mr..
Child.
Our Of his personal examination of old
records, family aud Official, and his talks
with old settlers, he evolves stirring and
absorbing narrative. The Somber sugges
tion OF the theme is not permitted 20
dominate the story There are many deft
touches OF Aumor and plays of fancy which
light Ur the tale.
Justice TO our forefatiers cannot dis
semble in the garb of charity. TIE truths
told dn not place the Connecticut colonists
in an enyiable light. The belief in witches
was founded upon ignorance and SHperSti
tion, and, as believers, the colonists stand
convicted by the evidence which o;fer his
torians than Mr.. Child have adduced GSew
York: Baker 6 Taylor Company. Wash
ingtoE: Lowdermilk & Co. S1.25.J
The times., 1897-11-07

tective. carried In a canvas valise Sal 600
in greenbaeks, wrapped and sealed. to the
Adams Express Companyis office for trans
mission TO the Treasury in this city for re-
demption. The express company examined
the seals, entered the memoranda on the
wrappers and sent the packages in safes
under their own guards care 70 the CAPT
tai. When the Treasury officials opened the
safes next morning and examine d the pack
ages their genius for feel told them
something was wrong with the Sal, 600
dollar package. Treasurer OF the Unite d
States Hyatt and an Adams representa-
tive were called in, ami in their presence
the seal was broken. Within was found
nothing more valuable than slips of brown
straw paper of the coarse variety used by
butchers One OF the bank messengers
cumlnitted the robbery by substitution.
How the Pinkerton men unraveled the meth.
Cd and manner makes 4 fascina ting story.
New York Doubleday & Mcclure Company.
Washington: Woodward & Lothrop. SD
The times., 1897-11-07
"Whip and Spur"

In this age of silent steedS, when horses
are an urban luxury, il is pleasant to be
reminded in graceful fiction that these
beasts are noble creatures, with degr ee
of character and un bounded affection
In book Of eight short stories, Whip and
Spur Col. George Z. Waring. r.. mar
rates some interesting things of horses
he has been acquainted with. II is a took
which appeals directly and strongly to
the horse-fancier, whose association with
the animal viii make him especially appre-
cietive Of the intimacy with horse chara cter
which the writer shows
For the greater part these are stories
of horses Of t.iirty-fiye or forty years ago.
They probably were not different from
horses Of today but they seem so In Col.
Warnings telling for then the horse was
more prominently factor in life, and
seemed to appreciate it and profit by it,
and give manifestations OF little sympa-
thetio refining gloss rubbed from in
innate contact with civilization Vix.
the hero of the first story, was a horse
rescued from q life of drudgery In the
shafts of a New York cart, to show later
IN life that lie had the capacity of better
things. The history of Ruby and Max are
favored With the essence of war, for these
two animals served faithfully at the front
The other stories are: "Wettstein, - How
1 Got My Overcoat,n 1.-TWO Scouts,r I'm
the Gloanlngn and Fox Hunting In
England New York: Doubleday and
Mcclure Company. Washington: Woodward
& Lothrop. 81 00,)
The times., 1897-11-07

from his conrse early and pursues liue
less sentimental, but not less emotional.
for the recital is keyed to iigh personal
pitch
Considered in its theme and its people,
apart from its literary qualities, The
story II an Untold Love" presents n
group Of types and figures familiar TO
Journalists and other men OF letters, aud
the problem involved is one which most
professional writers, especially hacks.
have encoun tered: Whether it is Just To
permit one person s writings TO appear
under another PERSONS name, are the re
specific responsibilities OF Tie buyer and
him who sells. Rut IL IS not the Cnly prob
lem suggested The broad garment Of
love, politics, religion education women
and literature is fingered in the medley Of
fHghty discussion.
The appeal OF the story is less broad
than Mr. Ford's THE Hon. Peter Sterling, -
but it viii rot on that account lack for
readers. 1t has the readable quality W hicll
is always distinctive ofthis authors books
but it has one blighting disappointment
from which the reader does notrecover be-
fore the endts reached. Sustained standard
is the test Of a successful writer, as an
1t isthe uufulfnled promise Of the standard
set in the opening pages which weighs upon
the rest Of the book. 1t opens With pure
round note Of elevated passion. Expecta-
ton is at once Keyed high. There is the
suggestion of great book. The words are
simple the thought is ctlaste, the passion IS
tender, and from the first il goes straight
To the heart. Here are the opening lines
There is not q moment of my life Which
you have shared with me which / cannot
recall with distinctnesS fairly Sunlit. My
failures have faded one by one from emo
tions into memories, quickening neither
pulse nor thought when they recnr To me,
while you alone can set both thT0Dblng.
And though for years have known that If
you enshrined anyone III your hearttt would
be someone worthier of you, yet | have
loved you truly, and whatever ! have
been in all else, in one thing at least l
have been strong. Nor would l part with
my tenderness for you, even though II mas
robbed me of contentment: for all The
pleasures of which | can dream cannot
equal the happiness Of loving you. To God
! owe nay ne. ana you, Maize, naVs
filled that life with love; To both ! bow
NV spirit with thanks, striving not to waste
His gift, lest | be unworthy OF The deVO-
ton / feel for you.
This is the temperament which charms
at once. Had Mr.. Ford been able to sus-
tain ii through his story what might not
have been written Of this novel which is,
IN its presentform not better than yof
the current productions? Roston Hough.
ton. AIifflin & Co. Washington: Brentano
S125.l
The times., 1897-11-07
IS Romence in Transit.o


1t VIII he generally granted thatthere is
Il degree of originality In a love story
which conducts itself strictly according to
the railroad track from the Missouri River
TO the shores of Salt Lake. That is the
little trick of novelty. which Francis
Lyndc has perpetrated in his story, "A
Romance in Transit" 1t is an account
OF the love Of a young passenger agent
for the daughter of the president Of his
road The young man IS personally con
Quoting a party of Bostonese to Denver
the Clear Greek Canon and Salt Lake,
and, accompanied by his daughter, the
president, from his private car attached
TO the same train, is inspecting HIS road
The way is long, but, ON the wings of
Limited time is short, and the odds In 3
game between President and his agent are
great.
But 7upid has devices for his clients, and
the tricks of these he has taught Mr.. Lynde
to employ for lis brace Of lovers. He tells
an interesting story in clear, direct and
creditabe manner. There is the rattle of
the train and the roar of the engine allthe
way through, but IL is pleasant accompani.
ment to the love story W hich unw lnds Itself
as tho flyer steams its way Westward. A
reader need not he railroad man 10 enjoy
{" A Romance in Transit nevertheless the
local color stTeaking Z all the way through VIII
commend itself especially to his Interest
Thenoyel Is the newest volume % the handy
and dainty Ivory Series. New York:
Charles Scribner's Sons. Washington, Bren-
tau0. 20 cents.)
The times., 1897-11-07

comes exasperatingly involved and loses
himself and his listener in the nebula
of his own uncertainty. Art which conceals
itself is most delicate and choice, but
suggestion is sensitive weather-vane and
a puff of wind one way or the other sets
the arrow spinning, SO that it points to all
directions and none.
Mr. Chambers doubtless knew what his
poetical preamble and delicate, sug-
gestIvely inferential text are about, GER
baps the reader would discover if he fol-
lowed him to the bitter end. But time is
short and such art is long. The retro
spective pleasure that comes only when the
end is reached is a hope deferred, and 10
makes patience sick. On the whole the
title to TINS story is well chosen we may
take it that it refers to Mr.. Chambers taste
in selecting such material for the diver
sion or elificauion Of his readers.
Brittany is the Scene of the books mar
rative. Perhaps this accounts for the
sketchy, elusive quality of it, The author
doubtless fell under the spell which Breton
atmosphere has upon artists. He uses
only IncZZo-tints Most Breton pictures
must be looked at from distance, with
the hand half closed and applied TO the
eye, like telescope. These devices for
effect hardly do in appreciating a story
tNew York: u. Appleton & Co. WASH
ington: Woodwa ard & Lothrop. 81 25.)
The times., 1897-11-07

70 make appendix TO all his criticism
tnat she might be woman Of distinction
by reason Of literary gifts applied con
seryatively, eveBif She had not chosen more
highly colored and less dignified methods
Passion is the infused breath of all Miss
Rives' stories. II gushes hotly through 81
most every page OF her "A Damsel Err
rant" which is the latest addition to the
Lotus Library. Thisis q medic val romance,
not so long as the average novel, but plenty
long enough for the tropical richness OF it's
style. 4 S much as there Is OF q satisfies
more Of IL would nauseate, FOR its dictionis
OF the eXtrayagaut, fIond kind which at
first charms with its novelty as a little
liquor stimulates, but, as when the wine
cup IS drained too often, this style, when
too long pursued, stupefies and makes
drowsy.
The objective figure of this gorgeous
word-use is a piece of highly toned tapes
try. 1t is picturesque In its artificial
ity; 1t Is elaborated with the detail of a
stitched tableau- The story doesn tcCuntTol
much; it is the manner and the method
which consume the reader Incident and
Characterization are weighed down and
almost obiiterated 10y the extravagant
verbosity.
Miss Rives evidently considered that
her piece de resistance, and it may be
believed that tile whole tale rad it's rea-
son in the prior conception OF this daring
stroke, is The scene wherein Yvonne. the
heroine, is stung in the foot by snake
and the passionate lover falls before her
and, with his own lips to the wound sucks
out the poison. This incident, with its
florid verbal embellishments in denoting
the amorous frenzy Of the lovers, is calcu-
lated to strike terror to the French novel
lists, aud even TO put few OF them to the
blush, 1T is not rassage to lie read at
family prayers, and should he kept s5rnpu-
lousy out Of the hands Of the ingenious
| young person.
Miss Rtres has carelessly permitted her
self to make the mistake in line four,
page 81, of using the verb to learn, w ben
she should have used to teach (Phila-
delphia: j. B. Lippinoott Co. Wash
| ington: Brentano. 20 cents
The times., 1897-11-07

chapters OF the story. Finally one OF the
villagers bearded the lion in his den,
but he came cut OF the room pale and terri
fled, for wien the stranger took off his
gloves there We're DO arms or hands in his
sleeves, and it was uneanny TO see them
move with no apparent force. When the
collar was turned down there was only
space where tbe chin should have beer
The invisible man wore all the things de
scribed Cniy TO deceive people, who would
shun him # they knew his secret.
de falls snort OF funds and robs the
vicarage. Tho vicar ana his wife hear
him, and there is spirited description
OF their chase after the invisible burglar.
The laudlady goes to his room 10 demand
his arrearage of rent. As she enters the
coverings on the Ted gather themselves
together, leap suddenly into a sort of peak,
and then jump headlong over the bottom
rail. Then, though no visible hand hurls
them, various objects fly into the good
wouan's face, and literally drive her from
the room.
These stories spread about the village
and the consta ble took IL upon himself to
arrest the stranger, who wa not yet known
In his marvellous reality asan invisible man.
The officer and his deputies cornered their
game. Then most astonishing thing took
place. The hat, glasses and whiskers flew
off, and the creature before them was 4
headless man. The gloves ripped off dis
closed no hsHds. They grabbed the inyis-
ible hands, bat the headlesS and handless
man squirmed out of their grasp, even out
Of his clothes, and finally shirt was seen
flying out Of the house and down the road.
This, Of course, is not all. The invisible
man goes about The neighhorhood accosting
people, attacking them, and pursuing them
until the whole county is in a terrorized
lumult. Finally his invisible handis ca Eh-
as he strikes q person and the attacked one
turns upon his opponent in SO violent a
manner that he kills him Then gradually
the invisible form assumes visibility.
II is all epEaginely told. The interest
is held from the moment the first page
is turned. Mr.. Wells unites to his imagi-
native gifts a sense OF humor, which
flavors tbs romance all through. without
this leaven it might be grewsome and
pan, bat it is sufficiently well told to be
plausible yet grotesque enough to be
amusing. Around the invisible man Mfr.
Wells has skelched in group OF village
characters which are skiilful studies in
genre The book may be recommended rs
one OF the Host divertinC pieces OF light
fiction which the autumn harvest OF
stories has thus far brought US. (New
York: Edward Arnold. Washington. Wood
wara & LOtlrop- S1.259
The times., 1897-11-07
.The Invisible AEan."

IN theRindsOf hiS rcadersthe distinguish
ing characteristics Of Il Il Wells fiction Is
the maunerin W Gich he draws the most ez-
travagant dreams Of his vivaCiUus inIagina-
tion into apparent harmony with reality,
even with scientific fact. Nothing is SO
at sixes aud sevens with tie accepted
theory OF things that ha cannot make il
plausible 10 the extent Of its value as
story diversion. II his Thirty Strange
STORIES" he displayed thirty audacious
stieutific propositions which he wrote
about with an entertaining pen This last
flrht Of this remarka Bile imagination leads
US to an English village in Sussex, where
the nc,ghborhcod is quite naturally stirred
up 10y the presence Of an invisible man.
The historyof this creature is called The
Invisible Man" and Mr. Wells has clab-
Grated his Fhant7sy y ia a SO thoroughly IA L
ural and plausible manner that the eader
finds himself quite as much interested IL
the strange career Of this impossible be-
ing as If the author were biographer
instead OF a onancer.
When the invisible man first came Ia
the Coach and HORSES he was wrapped d from
head TO foot in great coat, his hand,
were gioved. his hat was drawn over his
eyes, his chin was buried in the upturned
collar, his whiskers hid his cheeks, his eyes
were concealed behind dark spectacles with
side blinds. The pink tip OF his nose was
the only portion OF his anatomy that was
disclosed 70 view.
The suspicions aroused by the appear
snce OF a SO mysterious person In q
peaceful country village form The earl )