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The age-herald., 1898-03-04
The Effect of the Public School
 System Upon Individuals
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While the public mind is being directed to the necessity for improving the conoi- tions surrounding the public schools oA Alabama, as well as the crying anu iin- mediate need of more free schools TOT the children of the state, there is new phaso of the educational question that mas never received the proper consideration at the hands of either teachers or patrons mere has been no systematized action on the mart of the school authorities Of Alabama regarding this matter, yet 1t must nave oc- cured to nearly all teachers that every school system is incomplete ana lmperiece which does not provide for those children who. because of certain peculiarities, are not capable of receiving instruction as members of a large class of fifty or more pupils. There are many bright, alert chiiu- ren who possess very nervous tempera- ments which, under individual care ana training essential These children can de- rive little or no benefit from the ordinary methods which of value to the average child and unless the parents of such chiiu- ren are financially able to send them to private schools they are liable to grow up in ignorance. In perfecting Alabama pup lie schools provision should be made for such pupils as are perhaps slow in develop ing, both mentally and physically, ana cannot because of certain infirmities hold their own with stronger and more robust children. HIS matter VIII NCCCSSehiiA come within the province of superinten- dents and grade teachers, and an early consideration of so serious subject Will tend to tighten the hearts of many parents who are convinced of the utter futility or attempting to educate certain kinds or children according to the plans adopted for the average healthy, well developed child.
 At Springfield, H., this question is being discussed and few days ago Superinten- dent Ballet, of the public schools, made an important recommendation at the regu- lar meeting of the school board, wnicn was favorably acted upon by the board The superintendent recommended that room be fitted up in the hall of one of the schools for a special school for children who are in need of special individual teaching. His intention is to place only dozen or fifteen children in such school Tn order that each child may receive ln- diyidual care. There are children ln every school who seem dull and backward slmply because they cannot get the necessary at- tention in a room with fifty others. There are other children who get along very well in one or two studies, but who ma all others hard. Such children need indi- vidual help. Now and then there IS a child found in the regular grades who Is slightly feeble-minded. Children Of this class can get no good in a regular grade, but such a school will be able to educate them so that they will be self-supporting. Most of the children in such school, by receiving special attention, can be prepared to enter the regular grades later and get on successfully. The committee voted unanimously to establish such school, and authorized the superintendent to take the necessary steps to organize it.
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of any. The English polar expedition of England, to mark his grave. He died at Thank God Harbor, November 8, 1871, aged fifty.
 Two young Swedish students Alfred Bjorling, botanist, and Evald G. Kallsten- jus, zoologist, twenty-one and twenty-four years of age, undertook an expedition to Smith sound in 1892 Three men besides themselves reached the Cary Islands. The little schooner was driven ashore. One man died, and the rest, taking their small boat attempted to reach the mainland. So read the record found by Lieut.. Peary in the little cairn near the grave No trace of them has been found, and they are now given up as lost forever
 The Mares British expedition of 1875 win tered in Lady Franklin bay, the Discovery and the Alert at Cape Sheridan. Com mander Markham, of the Alert, had reached the highest north at ss deg. 20 min. 26 sec over the ice Sickness and scurvy made them retreat, and after terri ble suffering and struggles they reached the Alert, leaving one of their number dead His name was George Porter. His grave is probably the most northern of any time.
 Near the winter quarters of H. M. &. Discovery, Lady Franklin bay, two other graves are marked with rough boards to the memories of James Hand and Charles Paul. seamen. Other graves lie scattered throughout the arctic circle, though many d polar explorer's last resting place Is not marked by SO much as a cairn.
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in judging diamonds and other precious stones. woman Is a better judge of the kind and style of goods that is profitable to carry in stock In the matter of select ing fine cutlery and tableware. women are superior to men. do not think there is a man in this city who takes the least notice as to the style of his knives, forks and spoons, nor how many there are in the silver chest While there may be few jewellers and heads of houses who are obliged to be informed about such things, the arrangement and the keeping of the same are essentially the work of woman
 s"There are countless toilet articles that may be found on every dresser. Women ought to be more capable in selecting these than men, who do not generally know the names and uses for them."
 There never was a period in the history of the jewelry business when there was such a call for special patterns and work manship. People are paying fancy prices for designs. Picture frames of sterling sil- yer and frames for miniature breastpins arc among the high novelties. One sees much of the old hair jewelry these days While on the subject of jewelry it may be we'll to notice that lcrgnettes are not what they once were. They are not attached to a long handle now, but to short ones that fold up until they resemble pair of silver framed eyeglasses.
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
A New Field of Usefulness
 For Eneruetic Women

It is only recently, says an exchange that women have engaged in the jewelry busi- ness. There is one very successful woman in this business here, and as she is pos sessed of wide experience and information, her opinion as to woman's chances of suc- cess may not be without interest. In former times parents gave little if any thought as to what the female members of the family should follow as vocation. If woman did not get married she had only to keep house for some other member of her family. Now things are different. It becomes a natural question as to what a woman can do, as woman has convinced the majority that she can fill certain spheres of usefulness outside of domestic circles.
 That women did not become jeyelers years ago seems strange" said the woman to whom reference is made. You see. articles such as ornamental jewelry require atrained eye and considerable taste. Men look at everything in a mass-the general effect. Every woman knows that there Is not one man in a dozen who can distinguish colors. Pinks of every shade are denom- mated by them as reds, while heliotrope, violet, indigo, azur and navy are described as blue If you think a man knows or distinguishes the colors, all you have to do is to ask him to describe the color of some friends gown. The trouble is that he does not examine an object closely like a wo- man. Very few men select suitable com binations of colors when choosing their own clothing. I can recall a local literary manman, whose verses are fragrant with flowers of speech, but, if one were suddenly confronted by him, he would jar the nerves by the loud color effects of his necktfes Women have a daintier touch and can handle articles of jewelry more artisticaly than men, About the only part of the busi- ness she cannot attend to as well as or better than men is the mending of watches. If 8 woman had the proper training she could, of course, master this trade also. I employ several women, and find that with a little instruction they become very expert
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
LOVELY ARCTIC GRAVES.
The Last Resting Places of Some II-fated E.
 plorers.

From the London Mail.
 Beyond the region of human habitation the arctic zone is sparsely dotted with the |sgraves of brave men who lost their lives while engaged in polar exploration, or en- deavors to find the pole ieself. And sub sseauent expeditions endeavor to preserve
 these graves as far as possible, and keep |sa record of them.
 |s Cape Sabile, across Smith sound, in southeasterly direction, is marked by a solitary grave, that of Prof. August Sonn- ytag the astronomer, whose skull and bones were found exposed to view by Lieut.. Peary during his last arctic trip, and by him restored to their tomb under the loose stones that had been scattered about, prob Is ably by wolves and bears.
 |, Another grave few rocks tumbled one |. upon another in deep rent between mas- |, sive boulders, is on Littleton Island, about lsseyen miles to the northward on the east ern side. Christian Ohlsen, aged 36, was buried there. Dr. Kane's expedition of 1855, on its retreat. reached this island in time to leave the body. Two other mem bers of Kane's expedition. Baker and Schu- bert, died while the Advance, Kane's ship wintered at Fern Rock. They were bur fed in the little observatory there. On the west side of Smith sound, at Baird Inlet. George w. Rice. a member of the Lady Franklin expedition. died from cold in trying to secure food for bis tom- rades at Cape Sabine. His companioii, Fredericks, buried him in the Ice. There are five graves at North Star Bay, H. M. s. North Star, one of Sir Edward Belcher's squadron. in search of Sir John Franklin, was forced to winter at the lower end of this sound. during which period one man was killed by falling down a cliff. and four others died from natural causes. In latitude. .81 deg. S1 min. north the grave of Capt. Charles Francis Hall Is marked ! with the most civilized headstopa Qx tablet
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
What Mrs. Eddy Is Doing
 For Her Church

The latest edition of the Christian Science Journal has an interesting article relative to the generous donations of Mrs. Mar, Baker Eddy, the leader of Christian Science. Among other things. the article says:
 Besides an almost countless number of private charities extending over a long time, she has contributed large sums for the benefit of the cause, which she estab- lished. Years ago she donated lot of ground in Boston on which to erect the mother church, then valued at $20,O0O, and new estimated to be worth more than dou- ble that sum- Recently she gave to the church at London, England, $10OO. Also purchased a lot in Concord and ref1tted a building on it for church purposes, at a cost to her of about s200OO.
 I've cannot now recall all the contribu- tions of like kind she has made even with in two years. We have heard of a number and many doubtless we have not heard of and never shall hear of. We can mention, however, by her permission, her latest magnificent donation. It is none other than this:
 '1. A conveyance in perpetuity to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Bos- ton, Mass, of the real estate of the Chris tian Science Publishing society, with the buildings now used for the society, and located at Nos. 95 and 97 Falmouth street, in Boston. Its value is not less than $22,- 900. and it is situated in vicinity where the increase in value is c onsiderable.
 ''The following reservation is made by Mrs. Eddy in this conveyance:
 Preserving, however, the right to have and occupy so much room conveniently and pleasantly located in the publishing house as may be necessary to carry on the pub- lication and sale of the books of which am or may be the author, and other liter ature connected herewith.
 ..2 A transfer to said church in perpet- uity of the Christian Science Journal, quar- terly, and all the literary publications of the society, and every right and privilege whatever connected herewith, saving only the right to copyright The Journal in her own name, and all the moneys and assets thereof; these to be held in trust by three trustees, namely, Edward P. Bates, James A. Neal and William F. Mckenzie These trustees are to have charge of the busi- ness affairs of the society, and the busi- ness is to be continued in the name of the Christian Science Publishing society. The moneys and assets of the society now on hand go into the hands of the treasurer of the mother church, and all accruing profits over and above the actual running over semi-annually to said treasurer, meantime to be kept by the trustees in 9 safe bank or trust company.
 ssThese funds are to be held by the treas urer for the benefit of the mother church, as now organized and dsbursed under careful safeguards in such manner as will best promote the interests of the cause. The total present value of the entire prop erty thus conveyed and transferred is fairly estimated at f50,000. We may add that about a year since Mrs. Eddy safely
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
Alabama at the Recent
 Congress of the D. A. R.'s

The five Alabama chapters of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution were .worthily represented at the recent con- gress held at Washington. D. c. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, state regent, attended the national meeting and was reelected to her present official position. The Gen. Sumter chapter, of Birmingham, was not repre- scented except by Mrs Smith, who is member of this chapter, as well as state regent. The Opelika chapter sent as its representative Miss Mamie Harrison, daughter of Gen. Geo. P. Harrison, of Opelika. The Peter Forney chapter. of Montgomery, was represented by Mrs. John M. Wyly, the Andrew Jackson chap ter, of Talladega, sent it's regent. Mrs. J. Melville Thornton, and Light Horse Harry chapter, of Auburn, was represented by Miss Lululah Gachet. as substitute for Mrs. Nell, who was unable to attend the meeting.
 Since her election as president-general Mrs. Daniel Manning has decided to spend the majority of her time at Washington in order to be able to give her best work to tho organization. She will probably.
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
In the Social Realm Of
 Birminuham and Elsewhere

There will be an important meeting of the relief committee of the Society or United Charities this morning at 10 o'clock in the rooms of the society.
 The Cadmean Circle will be entertained this afternoon at 8 o'clock by Mrs. Wm. l.. Sims, on the North Highlands.
 Mrs. D. H. Butt, of Augusta, Ga., is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. E. w. Barrett, on Highland avenue. Mrs. Butt is sister of Mr. Barrett
 Mrs. Charles O. Locke will leave to- night for short visit to New York.
 The Clionian club will meet this after noon at 3 o'clock with Mrs Richard Fell, on the North Highlands.
 Miss Neal will entertain the Amarauth club this afternoon at the Pollock-steph- ems Institute.
 Miss Merrill Frank and Master Walton
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Frank are visiting relatives at Jaskson- RiHe, Ala.
 Yesterday morning. at woodlawn, Mrs. Hattie c. Kennedy was married to Capt. J. " Pitts of columbiana. Mir. and Mrs. Pitts left immediately after' the ceremony for their home at Columbiana.
 
 Miss Margeon Schwin gave a furnace party Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Belle Bauerlein of Talladega Miss Norma Ambrose of Nashville, Tenn; Misses Mag eie and Lily Clements of Anniston, and Miss Mamie Denison of Plantersville. The remainder of the party were: Misses Ruby Chambers Milie Price, Minnie Austin and Katie Schwin: Messrs. H. P. Hancock, Warren Griffin, John Moncrief. Whit Faul- coner and Charles Rhinehart. MT. and Mrs John Hill chaperoned the party.
 
 Mrs. ". T. Walker, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Morris, at East Lake, has returned to her home at Kennedy
 
 Mrs. T. J. Moore of Spartanburg, s. C., who has been visiting her son, Prof A. C. Moore. and her relatives, MT. and Mrs. j. K Brocxman, returned to her home yes- terday
 At A pink tea the other day, in addition
  tint Jumps of pink and white rock canoy were served with the beverage that cheers. To sweeten tea with rock candy Is an English notion, and in it's behalf the claim is made that it is a much purer form of saccarhlne than sugar. At the same tea plates of small round cakes covered with thick soft icing held. each of them, mounted on A. pointed wooden toothpick, tiny pink silk flag. Four large plates piled evenly with tiers of these small cakes, each nut tering it's tiny pennant contributed very pretty effect to the polished oak table upon which the light refreshments were set out. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Charles 0. Locke charmingly entertained the recently organized card club. The visitors prize, a. handsome chocolate pot. was won by Mrs. J. D. S. Davis. The members prize, pretty fan, was won by Miss Mamie Earle. There was an earnest enthusiastic meet ing of the library committee of the local Federation of Women's clubs held yester- day morning at the residence of Mrs. John Towers It was decided by the ladies hav- ing the matter in charge to locate, if possi- ble, the public library in the business part of the city in order to insure convenience to all members of the Library association. The committee will begin at once to can- vas sthe business portion of Birmingham in the interest of the public library, and as
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
Fresh bread and candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1886 2d avenue.
East Lake

First attraction of the season at East Lake. K. P. Speedy, the worlds famed high diver, will dive from tower 100 feet high into East Lake. commencing Wednes- day, March 2, afternoon and evening. Per- formance begins at in the afternoon and S:30 in the evening. Don't miss the great feat Other attractions next week. Take East Lake cars. 2-25-t-3-5
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
East Lake

First attraction of the season at East Lake, K. P. Speedy. the worlds famed high diver, will dive from a tower 100 feet high into East Lake, commencing Wednes- day, March 2, afternoon and evening, Per formance begins at in the afternoon and S:So in the evening. Don't miss the great feat Other attractions next week. Take East Lake cars. 2-25-t-3-5
The age-herald., 1898-03-04
NOTICE. Change of Route of Ensley Cars.

Commencing March 8, the route of Ems. ley cars in the city will be as followsI Will come in on Eighth avenue and turn into Seventeenth street; Seventeenth street to Fourth avenue; Fourth avenue to Egh- teenth street; thence to First avenue and around the Opera House block and out the same way. Il BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY ELECTRIC
 COMANY. 3-2-3t
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Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS IT sOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENs the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wing lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
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decree of reference in the case of the Der. ney National bank of Birmingham against the Builders and Painters Supply coml pany of this city. s.I
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THE ALABAMA HOME BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Capital Stock, ss,ooO.ooo. Receipts FronsDec. l, 1sse, to Dec. l, 1897,
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To admit that the building and loan busi- the members have not enough intelligence to make rules for their own benefit. If the investor is paid too much, the borrower borrower pays too low a rate, the investor gets too small q return.
 The 72-months settlement plan of .The Alabama Home is satisfactory to all mem bers. The investor gets 10 per cent. per an mum accumulated Interest The borrower gets the same rate of profit on his stock of SIP dues on a s1 GOO loan the profit on the stock reduces the rate of interest to 1.eo per cent These are sideal figures and we have realized them and are settling this way every day. Now is good time to Join the association. Apply to
 W. V. M. ROBERTSON
 General Manager,
 2009 First Avenue. Birmingham, Ala.
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it will be necessary to secure not less than
 300 subscribers it is hoped that the ladies
 will receive immediate encouragement from the men and women of the city who are interested in establishing the library upon the best basis in an accessible and suitable location. si@
 The citizens are requested and urged to donate either money, books or furnishings to this admirable enterprise.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fsile to cure. 25c. s-23-91t
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roo ENERGETIC

"Your new typewriter girl seems brisk sort of person.
 Brisk? She opens all my private lot. ters by mistake"
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Read The Age-Herald. Only 67 cents per month.
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MRS. WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Thin and impure blood is made rich and beautiful by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla-
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close her home at Albany, N. T., during the greater part of her term of office.
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{ IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
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assigned her copyrights of all her books and writings'
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Decree of Reference

Decree of Reference
 Special to The Ase-Herald. Montgomery, March a--Judge 6ayre Of thu city court In equity today tendered .
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Yesterday morning. at woodlawn. Mrs. Hattie c. Kennedy was married to Capt. J. " Pitts of columbiana. Mir. and Mrs. Pitts left immediately after the ceremony for their honie at columbiana.
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Mrs. ". T. Walker, who has been tn guest of her daughter. Mrs. R. A. Morris at East Lake, has returned to her home Kennedy.
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Frank are visiting relatives at Jaskson- RiIle, Ala. -
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-15
SPAIN FIRST ACTED.
Asked DE LONE to Explain and Then He
Resigned.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-According to The
Heraldo of Madrid, dated Feb. 10, just
received here by mail, the Spanish cabi-
net council of that city Thursday was
was occupied exclusively under the
presidency of the queen regent with dis
cussing the affair of the Dupuy De LONE
letter. The sitting lasted longer than
usual. After leaving the queen regent
the ministers adjourned to the Office of
the secretary of state and there resumed
the discussion, at the conclusion of
which an official note was issued at $50
p. N. According to this note it was not
until Spain had asked Senior De LONE
for an explanation that he resigned
The note says: 1.-The government hav-
ing asked our minister at Washington
for explanations respecting the letter at
tributed to him and written to Senior
Canalejas, Senior De LONE replied, adj
hitting its authenticity.
Senior De LONE, it is added, an
nounced that his position, in conse-
quence of the publication of the letter
had become uttenable, and he begged
the government to accept his resigna-
ton. The ministers thereupon decided
to accept his resignation, telegraphed
him to that effect and entrusted the frs
secretary with the conduct of the cur
rent affairs Of the legation
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-15
PILIBUSTERS SAIL AWAY.
A Big Expedition Now En- Route to Aid
the Cubans.

FERNANDIyA, Fla, Feb. ia tug,
supposed to be the Dauntless, Slipped up
to the steamer wharf here in the dark
ness Of the night and proceeded at once
TO tike OIL boxes and supplies, supposed
to be amlnua ton. About midnight 70
Gtb3As arrived by special train and inn
Fl f,ia,elJ Went aboard Colonel Nunez
was IA cha-ze. y iun supply of coal
was ala9 taken on, and she went to sea
1T 80 &. 81.
Spanish Consul Carrie says he doubts
as to wl-ethet the expedition left or not
The : - collectors houses were
beth Go y watched to prevent inter
ference rom item. 4 special to the
same PAPER from Tampa says:
The Cuban expedition that left here
Is nov l. ut sea and will join the ex-
ped tioa taat left Fernandina ON the
GauHlass. All the facts were verified
and there is no doubt as to the truth of
the story.