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The age-herald., 1898-03-11
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
-BY MRS. oEoRoE c. sALL---


spread on the marble for tNgelve hours and then wash off with clean water For the ordinary washing of marble use ammonia and water in place of soapsuds To pol ish black marble wash 1t in cold soapsuds, dry with an old cloth and then rub for at least an hour with flannel spread with white wax. To remove iron stains from white marble, try lemon juice.
 IT an oil stain dfsfigures the surface ap- ply To 1t common clay saturated with ben Zine. Another stain remover is made of two parts of common soda and of pow dered pumice stone, and one of powdered chalk; sift through thin muslin, mix to a paste with water and spread over the marble after ten hours wash it off with warm soapsuds. In the future if thinking of buying a marble topped table, stop, hestitate and don't and spare posterity inheriting any more of such pieces of fur niture.
 A drawing-room in Chicago has recently been done in the Louis XIV style. It is a superb example of the consummate skill of French decorator The walls of the room are faced with dull apple green bro- cade. The wall space is divided into panels, the. divisions being formed by framework inflorescent in design, of f1rt gilt. Over the doors, one of which opens into con- servatory which is filled with exquisite paams, have been placed mural paintings essentially French in their motive. The
 
 pecially novel and very beautiful. The upper half Is constructed of glass, barred off into small panes by a framework in the same materials as that used in forming the panels The top of the door Is arched, affarding relief from the square effects, which never were consistent with the French periods of furnishing. The ceiling is dome-shaped and its establishment is a floating mass of soft pink clouds. Electric lamps have been made a part of infiores- cenced candelabrum. The furniture is mas sively carved gilded wood. The larger so- fas and divans are upholstered with the matchless tapestry, its tonality is soft pink A lovely cabinet of bronze gilt, decorated by the hands of some artist skilled in his craft occupies a corner of this harmon iously treated room. It is filled with dainty Dresden figures, carved bits of jade and ivory-valuaIble examples of Japanese por- celains. The floor is a mirrored surface Of oak, on which has been placed an Abusson rug that seems to be reflection of the cell ing, so closely does 1t follow it. both in design and color.
 The method employed in the British fac tories for cleaning velvet moquette, Au- bisson, etc., carpets is the simplest, as to means, conceivable. It requires great start with, if done every six months, should preserve the fabric in good order for twenty-five years.
 By this passing of quarter or cen tury the colors will be faded but they will have faded so beautifully as to be more grateful to the eye and better than even
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
in the Social Realm of Birminuham and Elsewhere

The cadmean circle will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs s. p, Weakley, Tenth avenue. South Highlands.
  The clionian club will meet this after noon with Miss Griggs.
 
 Mir. Robert Cunningham has gone to Pen sacola for short visit. Upon his return he will bring with him his daughter. Mrs. Bell, who has been spending some time In Florida.
 Mrs. Sydney Lanier win entertain the Amaranth club this afternoon at S:30 o'clock at the residence of Miss Kate Smith, Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
 
 Mrs. N B. Feagin is expected home in a few days from an extended visit to friends in Texas.
 The Kids will give one of their charm ing coalitions this evening at the Florence hotel.
 The Brownson club will meet this even ing at St. Pauls hall.
 
 The young ladies of the Atheneum will have charge of the next social to be given at the Young Mems Christian association, which will occur Friday evening, the 18th. Mrs. J. E. IFardee and Master Frank Hardee of Anniston are visiting friends in the city.
 Mrs. W. w Wilkerson and children are the guests of Mrs. Wflkerson's parents, MT. and Mrs R. H. Somervllle, at Mont gomery.
  at Huntsville.
 
 MT. Jacob Mahler, of St. Louis, will re- turn to Birmingham about the 18th of April, to spend some time. A great deal is being said and written about Miss Gwendolyn Dunbery Kelley, the very clever young miniature painter, of Columbus, Ohio. When 12 years of age Miss Kelley was taken to Europe, where she acquired French, German and Italian languages, studied art historically, as well as technically, and travelled not only through Europe, but as far as Greece, Constantinople and Asia Minor. Doubt less, to broad education and keen observa- tion is due much of Miss Kelleys fine dis crimnation and her feeling for classic form and Oriental color She has met with remarkable but well deserved success. One of the two miniatures Miss Kelley painted of the Queen of Italy was exhibited in the Georgia room of the Womans building at the Centennial. The other one is in the possession of the Pearl of Savoy" who was so pleased with the work that she gave a private audience to the clever American girl and presented to her the Queens monogram and royal crown in diamonds on a blue enamelled ground smaller size of the decoration worn by her s-in-waiting at the palace.
 
 Marie Corell has had her portrait paint ed and is very ill She has nervous pros- tration, which is as good colonial
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
Women as Composers
 Of Popular Music

Rupert Hughes contributes an article to the Century, on "Women Composers" Tn which he says:
 A prominent publisher tells me that where, some years ago, only about one tenth of the manuscripts submitted were by women, now their manuscripts outnum- Der those of the men two to one While this ratio will not hold in published com positions, the rivalry is close even there. Women are writing all sorts of music. A few of them have already written in the largest forms, producing work of excel- lent quality and still better promise. It Is in the smaller forms however-in instru- mental solos and short songs-that they have naturally found their first success. So good has their work been here that honesty compels the admission that hardly any living men are putting forth music of finer quality, deeper sincerity, truer indi- viduality and more adequate courage than the best of the women composers. Besides these, there is a number of minor com posers writing occasional works of the purest quality, and in art quality is every thing
 As to nationality one finds best repre- scented the three countries that are now working along the best lines of modern music: Germany, of course (whose Clara Schumann wrote much that was worthy of serious consideration, France and America; for America, whatever its musi- cal past, is surely winning it's right to the place in this triumvirate of modern music. It's tendencies are toward the best things Italy has recently had a furry of new life and of growth away from the facilitating mawkishness into which 1t had drifted but has not yet produced notable woman composer. The other Continental countries seem even more torpid, and though Eng lishwomen have written much, they have not got beyond the prevailing cheapness of the English school, except, perhaps, in certain of the compositions of Mrs. Marie Davies and Miss Maud Valerie White.
 The Speedy -DeNova attractions at East Lake D. m. daily till Saturday, the 18th.
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Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given given that a spec- ial meeting of the stockholders of the the office of the company in Birming gham Alabama, on Monday, the 11th day of April, 1898, at 12 o'clock m, for the pur- pose of electing a director or directors as may be deemed best and for the transac- tion of such other business as may be prop- erly and legally brought before the meet The above meeting is called at the re- quest of the majority of the stockholders of said company.
 S. E. LAIRD 3-l0-4t Secretary.
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Pearls Again in Vogue
 With Women of Fashion

Every woman who pretends to keep up with the fashion in neckwear, says an ex- change, must own a pearl necklace of some kind. The most popular fancy just at pres ent is for tight collar, consisting of some five or six strands, held fin place by dia- mond slides. These collars are what might be called dog collars, and are very fashion able in velvet, studded with steel or tur- quoise
 With decollete gowns a collar of some kind around the neck is de rigueur. Often 1t is satin ribbon and bow to match the
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THE DEADLY HAT PIN.

From the Cleveland Leader. In olden days men set their spears And fought for maidens fair, And charms for valiant knights weri
 formed Of chains of womens hair. The craven wretch who wronged a maid By look, or word or deed, In those brave times was called upon To mount the champing steed And in the lists, with gleaming lance, Have at her valiant knight; However base the caitiff, still He had a chance to fight. Men do not buckle armor on And mount their steeds today; When modern women seek revenge They have a surer way. There are no jousts for maidens fair, The lance is out of date; Men wear no chains of women's hair To keep in touch with fate. Each woman is her own true knight, And he that stirs her hate Goes down before the deadly pin That keeps her hat on straight. n
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LADIES'.

You may get a pair of $15 Pearl Opera Glasses free, which we will give away dur ing our auction sale at 1O:3O o'clock this morning.
 ROSENSTIHL BROS.
 Jewellers. ll7 N. 2Oth St
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He was trained to a business life Vices President Hobart's boy will be a lawyerf like his father Ex-Senator Henderson, oi Missouri, had his son study law after he had completed the collegiate course at Har3 yard, and he is ready to earn living fl necessary, though he has not gone into practice very actively yet. .
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

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. Wins- lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
G, R, HARSH

is canidate for nomination by the dem,
 ocratic party, for the office of seniol judge of the city court of Birmingham. 10-10-tf. -fF
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 To the Public

To the Public: We are sole agents for the Gas Light Coal. Yard 2620 Fifth avenue
 WALKER & co. Phone 275. 3-10-2t
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Circuit Clerk.

Walter l.. Howard announces himself A candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. d&w if
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
THE ALABAMA HOME BUILDING AND
 LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Capital Stock, . sa.OOo,ooO.
Receipts From Dec. 1, 1896, to Dec. 1, 1891,
 S2T5.31l.23.

To admit that the building and loan busi- ness is not good business Is to admit that to make rules for their own benefit. If the investor Is paid too much. the borrower pays too high a rate of interest. IT the borrower pays too low a rate, the investor gets too small a 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, ,OOO loan the profit on the stock reduces the rate of interest to 1.oO per cent. These are ideal figures and we have realized them and are settling tn's way every day. Now is a good time to Joih the association. Apply to
 ". V. M. ROBERTSON
 General Manager,
 2OO9 First Avenue. Birmingham, Ala.
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Judge ". ". Wilkerson

Announces himself a candidate for Senior Judge of the City Court of Birmingham,
 subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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For Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jefferson county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WALTER K. MADoRY.
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MT. Charles A. Senn

Announces as a candidate for Associate Judge of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus w. Mccarthy asks your sup- port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county. Alabama. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
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JAMES A. MITCHELL.

We are authorized to announce James A. Mitchell as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Associate
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Catarrh, a constitutional disease,
 cured by a constitutional remedy-Hood\ Sarsaparilla.
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For Probate Judge.

We are au uthorized to announce I p Stiles as a candidate for Probate Judge subject to the nomination of the Demo- cratic party.
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A STANDARD LOAN co.

20l0 FIRST AVENUE, elry, pistols, guns, mechanical tools, musi- cal Instruments. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for sale, 1-9-tf. ----A-----AS'>
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money # IL fails to cure. 26c. a.22-e1t
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For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir-
 mingham.

We are authorized to announce Char.es. B Powell as candidate for the above named office, subject 10 tlie action of the democratic party 11-10-tf
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The Speedy -DeNova attractions at East Lake D. m. daily till Saturday, the 18th. 3-S-5t
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. The Cadmean circle will be entertained
 this afternoon by Mrs s. D. Weakley, Tenth avenue. South Highlands.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

MT. Robert Cunningham has gone to Pen- sacola for a short visit. Upon his return he will bring with him his daughter. Mrs. Bell, who has been spending some time In Florida.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

The clionian club will meet this after noon with Miss Griggs.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

Mrs. Sydney Lanier win entertain the Amarsnth club this afternoon at S:3( O clock at the residence of Miss Kate Smith, Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

Mrs. N. B. Feagin is expected home in a few days from an extended visit to friends in Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10

An arched eyebrow does not indi-
cate the highest order OF intelligence.
but is expressive of great sensibility.
Scant growth of the eyebrows denotes
lack OF vitality; on the contrary. heavy
thick eyebrows indicate a strr-S con-
%stitution and great physical endurance.
They are not beautiful IN a woman's
face, however much they may signify
either mental or bodily vigor, and
when they are not only heavy, but
droop and meet at the nose, they are
~disagreeable, and are said to accom-
pany an ~insincers and prying pSt>re.
Long, dropping eyebrows, ytnS wide
apart indicate an amiable disposition.
Where the eyebrows are lighter In
color than the hair the indications are
lack Of vitality and great semsativsness.
Family defined eyebrows placed high
above the nose, are signs OF Incidence
and weakness. Very black eyebrows
give the face an intense and searching
expression; when natural they accom-
pany a passionate temperament. Very
Hight eyebrows rarely n % on
strong intellectual faces, although the
color OF the eyebrows Ia not accepted
simply as denotng lack Of intelligence:
the form gives the key to the faoul-
ties and their direction. Red eyebrow
denote great fervoT and ambition;
brown q medium between Ne red and
the black.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Arthur CottIe and Emma
r. Cottle, his wife, by their certain
decd OF trust, dated March IS, 1898,
and recorded in the Recorders office
in AudrAn County, Missouri, in book
II, at page 351, conveyed to the un-
dersigned trustee the following de-
scribed real estate situated in Audrain
County, Missouri, to-wit:
The south half of the northeast
quarter of section thirteen (13), town
ship ffty-two (52), range twelve (12),
and twenty acres west part northeast
quarter, southeast quarter, section
thirteen (13), township ifty.two (52),
range twelve (12), and ten east
part of northwest, southeast, section
thirteen (13), township fifty-two (52),
range twelve (12), and ten acres west
part south half of the northwest
quarter section eighteen (1S), town
ship ffty-two (52), range eleven (11).
less, subject to lien held by r. P.
Karnes.
Which said conveyance was made
promissory notes in said deed de-
seribed; and whereas, said notes re-
main cue and unpaid; and therefore,
at the request of the legal holder OF
said notes, and by authority of the
provisions of said deed of trust, !
will, Ola
Monday, the 2lst Day Of November,
A. D., 1898,
proceed to sell the property herein
before described, at public vendue, to
the highest bidder, for each, at the
east front door of the Court House, In
Mexico, Missouri, between the hours
of 8 O'Clock in the forenoon and 8
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day
to satisfy said debt and the expenses
of executing this trust.
8. W. DOWNING,
IDS. Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10
Most Popular Doctor In cabooL

Miss Lillian Hamilton, an English
woman, spent some years In Cabool
as the medical adviser Of Abdurrah-
man, a famous despot. who wal In the
habit of cutting on the heads Of his
subjects whenever he wanted to cut an
argument short. Abdurrahman used
to spend many hours In conversation
with Miss Hamilton. discussing varf-
Gus themes, not always relating to his
health, although few questions intsr-
ested him more. He told her one day
that she treated him like a dog, by
which he meant that she did mot
crouch and quail In his presence. He
took her into his harem to show her
how his own women treated him. Tns
sultana, Il seems needless to add. did
not fancy Miss HamTtnn, and called
her o butcher. not q doctor. She wss
wise enough in consequence not to Wis
It the harexns, the women being obl9-
Cd to come to her. Neither did she eat
any Of the food prepared by them.
They all turned to her. however, and
sometimes she and her assistant had
q many Al 100 pattsntA . day, and .
policeman to keep than In order
Young physicians In this o0rntRy ccqld
hardly DO bsttsrr-L0ndon Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10
Electric Discharges of Fishes.

Some interesting facts have recently
been compiled with reference to fishes
which have the power Of generating
electric discharges. OF the fifty species
Of fishes possessing organs capable OF
giving electric discharges, three have
a particular interest. These are the
torpedo fish, which is found in the
Bay Of Biscay, and belonging to the
skate family; the electric eel OF the
Orinoco, and the thunderer fish, found
in the Nile and other African waters.
The charge is developed by some chem
zeal process occurring in the plate in
which the electric nerve flaments end,
and in some instances the discharge
is from the head to the tail, while n
the case Of other fishes the reverse Is
true. In a full-sized electric eel or
gymnotus. the voltage is probably from
three hundred to eight hundred volts,
and is easily capable of stunning a
man. The momentary currents are
sufficient to defect a galvanometer or
magnetic q needle. 1t is to be noted
that the generation and intensity Of the
discharge are under the control Of the
animal, which is apparently in no way
affected by the action. Also, there ara
no insulating materials in the fish, and
the greatest economy is shown In the
generation OF the electrical energy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10
Parsnip Complexion.

1t does not require an expert to de-
tect the sufferer from kidney trouble.
The hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes,
the dark, puffy circles under the eyes,
the sallow, parsnip-colored complex
ion indicate it.
A physician would ask If you had
rheumatism, a dull pain or ache in the
back or over the hips, stomach trouble,
desire to urinate often, or a burning
or scalding in passing it; if after pass
ing there is an unsatisfied feeling as il
1t must be at once repeated, or il the
urine has a brick dust deposit or strong
odor.
When these symptoms are present,
no time should be lost in removing
the cause.
Delay may lead to gravel, catarrh
of the bladder, Inflammation, causing
stoppage, and sometimes requiring
the drawing of the urine with instru-
ments, Or may run into Bright's Dis
ease, the most dangerous stage of
kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great
discovery of the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist, is a positive remedy
for such diseases. Its reputation is
world wide and it is 80 easy to get at
any drug store that no one need suf-
fer any length of time for want of 1t,
However, II you prefer to fret test
its wonderful merits, mention the
Mexico LEDGER and write to DIR. Kill
mer & Co., Binghampton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle and book telling all
about it; both sent absolutely free by
mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-11-10

One day Pere Ratisbone Ian Israel
ite who became a Roman Catholic
priest). while In London, went to Nine.
Tussaud's wax works, and seating him
self by the clockwork lsure OF Goblet
fell into a reverie. Three girls came
mast, and n OF them inquired Of the
others II they did not think the figure
of the priest wonderfully lifelike. mot
more 80 than the rest Of the figures"
said one. II can't help thinking he is
alive" rejoIned the other. "Oh, no."
said the first; "he's very natural, but
you can see he's only wax" 81 be-
lieve he's a man." repeated the skep-
Rical one, resolutely. Touch him,
then!" exclaimed the other two, def
antly. 81 don't mind II I do" was the
answer. and thereupon, with some hes
ltation, the girl advanced a finger and
laid It on his shoulder. Pere Rats
bone, who had never moved a muscle
Nuring the conversation, the moment
he was touched rose as IL suddenly
brought to life. and with a clockwork
Jerk walked away. The three girls 1T
tered expressions Of dismay and hur-
s1ed to another part OF the room as
rapidly as possible.