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The Press., 1898-12-15
The Christmas trade in this village has

The Christmas trade in this village has
been completely revolutionized in the past
five years, and at present all stores carry
good line of holiday goods.
H. F, Cady's Christmas Bazaar is filled
with one OF the most important stocks in
this line, and the crowds of purchasers
attests to its popularity. You can find
what you want at this establishment.
J. Glover & Son make no great pretence
in the holiday line, but they carry at all
times good stock of lamps, cutlery,
crockery and plated ware, suitable for
Christmas gifts.
What more appropriate for a holiday
present than fine handkerchief, pair of
mittens or gloves, or handsome pair of
slippers or shoes ? Hugh Jenkins has
good line at right prices.
One lady received yesterday as Christ
mas gift a handsome Portland sleigh from
the establishment of j. G. Wightman, and
John has few left which he would be
glad to sell for the same purpose.
If you want something more strictly in
the ladies' line for dainty gift you will
find 1t at the store of Mrs. ]. A. Simonds.
StafEOrdville.
Miss Lillias Cady is visiting friends in
Providence.
Mr.. Alberto, the blacksmith, is doing a
good business.
| Morris Ritter has moved into Robert
Gilthrop's tenement.
Mrs. I'll. G. Durham has display of
Christmas and fancy goods in Chamber
Inns rooms.
Albert MaIchand, who has been dresser
tender at Peel & McCarthy's for the past
year, has gone to Seymour to take SINH
Lar position In a plush mill.
The Ladies of the Epworth League of
the M. E. church will hold fair and sale
of fancy goods at the vestry next week
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A
free entertainment will be given each
evening, consisting of singing, recitations,
and the farce, "a remarkable case"
West Stafford.
Several of the school children are sick
with the chicken-pox.
Orwell Preston of Boston is enjoying a
weeks vacation at his home.
Mrs. Florence Fay is spending few
days with friends in Somers.
The social committee of the G. E. soc-
ETY. are preparing an entertainment to be
given December Both.
At the social last Thursday evening
the subject for debate was: "Resolvrd
that men should COOK 1t was decided
in favor of the negative.
committee, consisting of Mabel Trues
dell, Lottie Fairfield and Spencer Brad,
way, has been chosen to arrange for g
Christmas entertainment.
Electric lights have been placed in the
Washhurn machine shop. Mr.. Duck
WORTH ene of the present owners of the
shop, with several other machinists are
now engaged in the manufacture oil
chucks
The Press., 1898-12-15
MANY Peonle Cannot DRINK

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain-o when you please and sleep like a
top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; it nour-
ishes, cheers and feeds Yet it looks and tastes
like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get package from your
grocer to-day. Try it in place of coffee. 10 and
25c.
The Press., 1898-12-15
Remember our old saying
Buy your Furs at Fur Store.
Silk Petticoats.
<For Presents.)

Handsomer than GEOGRAPHICALLY
the new Taffetas in all the new color
ings.
An elegant Petticoat of good quality
Taffeta, with deep Spanish corded ruff
fle, at only SIS, and many other kinds
better and prettier at Sc, $3.50, $3.50,
So, $40 and $3.50, reasonably priced,
all of them.
The Press., 1898-12-15

Ladies' who wish to earn a solid gold
watch easily will do we'll to write to the
Leghorn Food Co., whose advertisement
appears on page four of this paper.
The Press., 1898-12-15

papers and magazines at publishers lowest
prices, representing upwards of $500
American and foreign periodicals. Now is
the time to subscribe for the new year.
Senator w. H. Hall was confined to the
house last week with a severe cold
Before the fall of snow of Monday night,
skating on Lake Beauty was at its best.
w. E. Battye is doing considerable
butcheriDg for the several farmers about
the town.
Stated communications of Uriel lodge,
No. "a, will be held at the lodge rooms,
Morrow, Saturday evening. A full at
tendance is requested.
| Churches dependent on the running vine,
for decorating purposes at Christmas,
which grows abundantly through out the
woods OF New England, will have TO sub
stitute the pine more, as the depth OF
snow in the woods will not warrant its
gathering.
The storm seems to have subsidized In
the minds of a few who we're interested,
in an adventure recently. Our genial con-
stable says he thinks he has lost a fat job,
and will be somewhat embarrassed finan-
cially owing to entering into contract
with distant iron and steel manufact.
uring company, for supplies of his own
patterns But as Christmas is coming and
as the Adventures no doubt will partake
of their Christmas dinner at home (anG
not in an adjoining land) will no doubt
helphim out of his difficulty. In ten years
the defendants of two rabbits, If left uu-
molested, will number 10000 600, but
what have rabbits got to do about it?
The Press., 1898-12-15
Ills saving Grace.

Il may not like work, said the
tramp, 'bur there is one thing don t
do. .
whats that?'
Fritter away my money i'll idleness,
as the newspapers say. -Philadelphi
North American
The Press., 1898-12-15

DIR. HUMPHREY's ''77."-''77' knocks
out the Grip-"77' breaks up Colds
~" stops Cough. For sale by all
druggists.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
LUCKY S0MNAM MBULlST.
Lee McClain Fell Thirty Feet and Was Only
 Slightly Injured.

Lee McClain, a we'll known and popular Alabama Great Southern engineer had a narrow escape from death at his boarding house in Fourth avenue on Th'-rsday night.
 ~ 1M;. McCiaiii, with P, J. McGeever rooms at Mrs. M. K. Rowlett's 2213 Fourth ave- nue, occupying a room on the second floor. The two gentlemen retired shortly before 12 O clock on Thursday night and were soon in the arms of Morpheus. About 80 o'clock MT. McClain arose from his bed, walked out of the window, falling to the ground below a distance of nearly thirty feet. He was awakened by the fall, and although considerably bruised and S.nned man. aged to get to the front door where he knocked for admittance
 John Rowlett, son of Mrs. Rowlett, went to the door and found MT. McClain in dishabile, and soon learned of the acci- dent.
 Dr. Jones, who lives near by, was sum- moned and pronounced MT. McClain's in juries as serious.
 The somnambulist was unable to get to sleep again, although every effort was made to induce sleep.
 Dr. B. G. Copeland, physician for the Alabama Great Southern road, called to see MT. McClain on Friday and found him im- proved, but very sore from his thrilling experience.
 It will be several weeks before MT. Me Clain will be able to resume his run.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
THE CITY HAS
 CLEAN UP FEVER
No Aid Needed From Outside Sources to Prosecute
 the Work.

Everybody has the "clean-up'' fever. The merchants well as other people are talk ing about it.
 Several public-spirited business men have offered to get up a subscription to aid the city in placing the streets and alleys in proper sanitary condition.
 Mayor Evans says this aid, while appro- priate, is not needed so far. Sanitary h. speoaor Thomas, assitsed by Special Officer McRea, is making a thorough inspection. The sanitary laws are being rigidly en- forced and arrests are made almost every day. Convictions have been made by Judge Feagin during the last two days.
 City Engineer Kendrick has a force of hands busy cleaning up the alley ways. This work will be continued and the force increased if necessary. In addition to this the garbage contractor has on extra wagons with drivers and helpers
 "Within a few days the city will be thor oughly ceaned,' said Mayor Evans. "ln fact, it is in better condition now than it has been for many months"
 Mayor Evans has received many com plaints that the flushing tanks were not in good order. They have been repaired and an abundance of water Is constantly flow ing through the sewers.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
EXAMINERS REPORT
On the Books of D. B. Burns, Tax Assessor
 of Calhoun County

Special Dispatch to The Age-H Herald.
 Montgomery, June 1.-Assistant State Examiner Foster filed a report today with the governor as follows:
 Under your orders, have made a careful examination of the books of Mr. D. B. Burns, tax collector of Calhoun county, Ala, from the beginning of his term of office to March 1, 1898. find sev- eral errors in addition, and number of raises made by the board of commissioners were omitted from the recapituation of the assessment of 1S97 These errors and omis- sions amount to in valuation $15750 I also note that an error of seven polls occurred in the footings of this years assessment.
 'I have instructed MT. Burns to report these facts to the judge of probate in order that his abstract to the auditor may be
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
THE MOBILE & OHIO
To Run Through Trains From Montgomery
 to St. Louis.

Montgomery, June 11.-Superintendent Henry Fonde of the Mobile and Ohio, will permanently establish his office here at once. He arrived tonight with his entire office force and took office rooms in the east end on the second floor of the Union passenger station. By the 18th of the present month through freight trains will be running on this road from Montgomery to St. Louis On this run it will require four crews and two changes of engines to handle train.
 Superintendent Fonde will be in position by next Wednesday to handle through freight from the west to Florida points and regular schedule of freight trains will be inaugurated. As yet, it has not been given out when passenger schedule will be adopted.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
x BIRMINGHAM MUSICIANS
Will Lay Their Grievance Before the Trades
 Council This Afternoon.

The regular meeting of the Birmingham Trades Council will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in Clerks hall
 President Frank Arrico, of the local union of the National League of Musicians, will address the council upon a matter which involves the alleged unfriendly feel ing between the Musicians National asso- ciation and the American Federation of Labor, of which the Trades Council is a member. It is said that some underhand work has been going on to the detriment of the National League of Musicians, and in favor of the American Federation of Musicians.
 The local union of musicians is one of the strongest locals in the council, and 1t is thought will stand by the musicians, and if need be, will withdraw from the Ameri- can Federation of Labor
 The meeting promises to be very inter- esting.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
Railroad Improvement

It was announced yesterday that the Ala bama Great Southern railroad would be- gin this week to tear up all of the 60-pound rails with which its track is laid, and re- place them with 75-pound steel rails, such as are used by the finest roads in the north. For the present only twenty-five miles of this heavier track will be laid but this will be gradually increased and within the next year or two the whole road will be relaid. This change has already been made between Chattanooga and Val ley Head. Extra ballasting will be required and when all is completed the Alabama Great Southern will have as fine, if not the finest, road-bed in the south.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
GENERAL OATES
 AT MONTGOMERY
Will Probably Take Charge of
 His Brigade This Week.
DISAPPOINTED ABOUT STAFF
Was Given the Privilege of Selecting Two of Them From the List of Eligibles IS Destined to Go to
 Porto Rico.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age Herald.
 Montgomery, June 11.-General Oates re- turned from Washington last night and is circulating among his friends here today. He will remain in Montgomery until about Tuesday, when he will go to Mobile to take charge of his brigade. He appeared on the street today in his brigadier's hat, although he wore his citizens suit. His uniform has not yet been constructed.
 General Oates is sorely disappointed about his staff. He was given the privilege of selecting two of them from the list of eligibles and chose Surgeon Monroe Banis- ter, who is son of Rev. J. Monroe Ban mister, the venerable Episcopal minister at Huntsville and a surgeon of high rank in the army, as surgeon his staff, and Lieutenant Scott, of Texas, as adjutant. Lieutenant Scott is a graduate of the West Point acdemy, the son Qf gallant Con federate captain, a soldier of ability and Q man of high personal character His selec- tion by General Oates is fortunate par ticularly in view of the fact that the gem eral will have regiment or two of Texans in his brigade
 Win Go to Porto Rico
 There appears to be very little doubt but that General Oates and his Alabama and Texas volunteers will be sent to Porto Rico.
 The balance of General Oates staff will be selected later from the list of eligibles. Que hundred and seyenty-fve competent and worthy Alabamans, civilians, have applied to General Oates for positions on his staff. He cannot appoint any of them until their names have been placed on the list of eigibles. This can only be accom- plished by appointment by the president and confirmation by the senate wor- thy Alabamian having the singe-shot in- fuence of member of congress would stand a fair chance of getting on the eligi- ble list. Scarcely enough of them will be accepted, however, to enable General Oates to fill all of his staff placs with Alabam- ians. Colonel Barry Holt, quartermaster of the Alabama National Guard. is an ap- lcant for the same position on General Oates staff and it is likely that he will get the place, as being the unanimous choice of the Alabama military he can control influences that will get him on the eligible list, and he is known to be entirely satis- factory to General Oates.
 Chance of Appointment
 Fern M. Wood, of this city, is an appli- cant for commissary on General Oates staff, apparently with good chances of ap- pointment.
 It Is understood that Charles T. Pollard Jr., of Montgomery. will be made surgeon of the Fifth regiment of immunes Colonel Wiley's) and that Lieutenant Cou1tney Hixon will be adjutant. These appoint ments are vested in the president.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12

amended by adding these amounts to the assessment of 1897, so that the charge against the collector may be correct. J'iie investigation further shows that the books contain numerous inaccurate descriptions, both as to lands and town property.
 ''I examined a number Of taxpayers, un- der oath. to whether they were sworn, when listing their property. This evidence shows that MT. Burns has been very care full in the discharge of this duty. Mir. Burns states, under oath, relative to all Of the above, substantially as follows:
 hired the assessment books of 1897 made up. and was under the impression that they were correct. l do all in my power to get good descriptions, but often find it impracticable.' !"
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
MAY NOT QUARANTINE.
Selma Citizens Will Trust i1 the Lord and
 Clean Up Their Premises.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Selma, June 11.-Selma will not as yet quarantine against McHenry. In fact, there is sentiment among a large per cent of our people not to quarantine this summer at all. They say that no city in the country had more stringent quarantine regulations last year than did Selma, and the dreaded pestilence slipped in any way so this year they are going to put their trust in the Lord, and clean up their premises.
 The board of censors met this morning and passed resolution that they did not deem it necessary u institute a quarantine as yet, but advised the immediate clean ing up of all the streets and premises of the city, which will be done.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
DUEL WITH PISTOLS
 NEAR MOUNT MEIGS

Montgomery, June 11.-At picnic at Tank Branch. near Mount Meigs, in this county, yesterday, Messrs. Charles Lucas of Waugh and Charles Perkins of Cecil had a trivial difficulty, which resulted in a duel with pistols between them, in which MT. Lucas was instantly killed and MT. Perkins shot three times, and it is thought he will die He was brought to this city.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12

the purpose Of visiting his dying mother Application was made to Governor John ston that the hoy be allowed to see his mother before she died
 The boys family reside at the corner of Ninth avenue and Sixteenth street, and when he was taken home by the officer fhere was an affecting scene between the dying woman and her wayward son.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
seymour's Strong south Paw

New York, June 11.-Seymour's south paw was in working order today and the Brook lyns could not hit him effectively. Pop Anson who succeeded Joyce as manager of the New York team was on the bench. Joyce will continue as captain and first baseman.
 Score: R.H.E E. New York ............1 o 2 o 2 001 s-6 Il 3 Brooklyn ........ .....0 0 10001-2 4
 Battetries-Seymour and Warner; Yeager and Ryan and Smith.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
TannehilI in Poor Form

Pittsburg June 11.-Tannehll was in poor form and was hit hard when hits were needed.
 Score: R.H.E. Pittsburg ..... .....10 0010000 0-2 6 8 Cleveland ....... ....1 20 0 O 1-4 g 1 Batteries-Tannehill and Bowerman; Will son and Creiger
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
BASE BALL.
Nichols a Stumbling Block

Boston. June 11.-Nichols proved a stum- bling block for the Phillies.
 Score: R.H. B. Boston ...... ..... 70 0 70 2 s- 10 1 Philadelphia ..... 70 01 001 02 Batteries-Nichols and Bergen; Piatt and Mcfarland.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12

Don't miss our bargains in Oxfords; prices 6Oc, 75c, soc, and in fact, any price you want. M. P. MESSER.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
McJames Proved a Puzzle

Baltimore. June 11.-McJames was a pug gle to the visitors.
 Score: R.H.E. Baltimore .....4 F-lb 10 z Washington .... 70 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 0-0 5 2 Batteries-McJames and Robinson; Di- neen, Weyhing and Mcclure.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12
Home, Sweet Home

~ Home, Sweet Home
 Home again. and painting signs cheaper than ever. Summer prices. you know.
 - HERMITAGE.
The age-herald., 1898-06-12

To See His Dying Mother
 Warren Hawkins, a negro convict from Coalburg, was brought to the city yester- day by Special Officer Skip Thompson for
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-09-07

ards neck. ''The boy was carried to
my hut. says Sir Samuel, ''but there
was no chance Of recovery, as the
fangs had torn open the chest and
injured the lungs. These were e1-
posed to view through the cavity be-
tween his ribs. He died during the
night"
The worst Of the Swapping" bites
of mammals is that Of the wolf. The
jaws, unlike those Of the felidae, are
very long. A male VOLTS head often
seems to be more than quarter Of its
length, without the tail. Some judges
set it at nearly third Of the total
length of its body, The bite is always
a snap, which will tear away mass of
flesh from still running animal, or
inAict mortal wound on the lower
parts Of the body. The crocodile bite
is the most formidable Of the swapping
order. Though It's teeth are only a
row Of spikes, it can cut off limb or
bite fish weighing seventy pounds
into two pieces as clearly as if they
were divided by knife.
MINOR FORMS OF BITE.
Among the minor forms of bite to
which persons in the country are liable
are those of the fox, the ferret, the
rat and the stoat. The writer has
seen large greyhound which coursed
fox completely disabled by two bites
inflicted instantaneously-one across
the greyhound's muzzle, the other on
its thigh. He has been bitten through
the finger by ferret, most painful
experience, and has seen six-pound
pike, lying apparently dead on the
grass, spring up and bite person S
hand, cutting the fore6nger to the
bone. The pike did not bark like a
dog" as did that which Mr.. Briggs
caught, but it certainly bit like cat.
Adder's fat is still sold in the New
Forest as an antidote to rat bites.
Horses usually seize a person by
the arm or shoulder when they bite.
The result is more often very bad
bruise, like jam in door, than a
wound. But the great offender in this
respect is "our friend the dog" and
the greatest sufferers are young chill
dren. We have known little girl Of
10 years almost bitten to death by a
petted ST. Bernard dog, which was
jealous Of her, and a boy of 6 mauled
and lacerated by a bulldog for the
same reason. AS most persons keep
dogs for their own amusement, it is
incumbent on them to remember that,
though the best Of domesticated ami
mails, they are, potentially, dangerous
wild beasts, and if they show signs Of
vice should be dismissed by enthana-
sia, not sold to someone else.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-09-07

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there ia one reliable remedy, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. When you cali for
DeWitt's don't accept counterfeits or
frauds. You will not be disappointed
with DeWitt's Hazel Salve. Evans Phar-
macy.
True friendship is said to be like
sound health; the value is not known
until it is lost. No one wishes to lose
either, though, to prove the maxim.
You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick headache
just as sure as you take them. Evans
Pharmacy.
= When the heart is sad, and de-
spondency sits at the entrance of the
soul, triaing kindness drives away
despair, and makes the path cheerful
and pleasant.
DO not think because man
snaps you up every time you speak to
him that he has not an agreeable dis
position. 1t may be that he has bad
stomach.
One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures, and children may
take 1t in large quantities without the
least danger. It has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, TICKLING in the
throat or obstinate coughs. Evans Phar
macy.
Death has wonderous power to
still all those prejudices and one-sided
judgments which, in the heat Of our
daily strife for the world 8 goods and
honors. we are too apt to make in re-
gard to one another.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sele of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look
out for the man who attempts to deceive
you when you call for DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve, the great,pile cure. Evans
Pharmacy.