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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
Delicate Ground

Delicate Ground.
When you meet politician
OF strictly business kind.
Who az last has climbed the ladder
And LETT an his past behind.
You must compliment him shrewlly
II you don't want any row.
You can say you're glad ne got there.
But you needn't mention how.
You can speak your admiration
OF the place he's risen TO
And talk about the future
And tho things that he wilrdo.
But brevity is safer.
Simply make your little bow
And say you're glad be got there;
And you needn't mention how.
Washington Star
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
sheen of Ny Lady's siIlsen Gown.

"lI'"" u ~ I7'"G '''7f'" W. " ~
The sheen Of my lady's silken gown,
a Jewels wandering CLEAN.
a film Of lace. motion Of grace.
Are floating before my dream.
II I hold her hand IN mine one day.
And name her tcndcriy "Wife."
II our love shall meet the bitter sweet
That tangles the path Of life;
Shall a wiliful heart throb Ger betray
A sigh for the transient CLEAN.
The film OF lace. the ideal grace,
That f0atcd before my dream?
-Catharine Young Glen, IN The Puritan
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
New and Old

lie has a brand-new overcoat,
A hrand-ncw suit as we'll:
A new silk hat Is on his head,
He looks extremely well
He has new shoes. new stick. new gloves.
All In the newest style:
His walk is new, his pose is new;
He has brand-new smile
He's new all over. In and out,
Excepting at cOurtship:
You know him now. for he's the man
Who's on his wedding trip.
illustrated American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
English Officers md Wine.

This is, strictly speaking, an allow
ance Of after dinner wine. or rather the
money to buy it, whereby those officers
who cannot otherwise afford it may be
enabled to drink the queen health 1t
appears that the First Gentleman In
Europe" was dining one evening with
some regiment and after dinner noticed
that some of the officers did not drink
the kings health. In reply to his in
quiry he was informed that no disloyal-
ty was meant thereby, but that these
officers could not afford to drink wine
every night. The regent thereupon in
stituted the wine allowance which bears
his name to this day.
In most regiments the sum thus re-
ceived is paid into the general mess
fund. In the marines, however, each
dining member can either drink one
glass of wine every night or else can be
credited therefor in his mess bill. A GU
rious anachronism arose during the
Crimean war in connection with this
custom, In those days the allowance,
however much it might be, was divided
among the dining members at the mess,
and, owing to the absence ON active
service of the large majority of officers,
of the few that remained behind each
received such large share of the allow.
ance in cash that he was virtually
being paid fixed sum per night to dine
at mess.-Chambers' journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
A Bit of Ribbon.

A London paper tells this story Of the
final signing of the Spanish american
peace treaty: every diplomatic instru-
ment bears seal from which depends a
ribbon, and when the seal was about to
be affixed to the treaty the commission
ers, both of Spain and America, ex-
pressed desire. in graceful acknowl-
edgment of the courtesy shown by
France, that the dependent ribbon
should be tricolored Search was forth
with made high and low in the Quai
d'Orsay, with the result that in the for
eign office of the French republic not a
bit of ribbon of the French colors could
be found
"At this critical juncture brilliant
inspiration flashed across one of the
heads of the department Go, he said
to messenger, to NJ. K. the con-
fectioner, in the Rue st. Honore, for a
pound of chocolate cakes and be sure
you ask him to tie them up with tri-
color ribbon. With that bit of confec-
TONERS ribbon the treaty of peace be-
tween Spain and the United States was
sealed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
Insanity,s Debt to Medical Science.

Insanity's Debt to Medical Science.
Insanity is now recognized as dis
ease which is the result of some func-
tional or organic disturbance of the
brain or of some injury or malformation
of that organ. Be it said to the ever
lasting credit of medical science that it
has rescued the whole subject of the dis
eases Of the brain and nervous system
from the region Of myth and superstition
and placed it ON scientific plane along
with the other diseases and injuries to
which human flesh Is heir.
The old lunatic asylums and the filthy
cells Of the county jails with all their
horrors where the victims of dethroned
reason used to be confined and tortured
have been abolished and in their place
we now have the modern hospital for
the insane, and it stands on the same
footing in every respect as hospital
for diseases of the eye and ear or any
other medical speciality. 1t was not the
churches, but medical science, inspired
by desire to benefit mankind, which
taught the world that the insane are
our brothers still and that to them is
due the same Christian charity and care
as to any others in distress. DR.. John
Girdner in North American Review.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
THE FLOWER SELLER.

Myrtle and egiantine
For the old love and the new!
And the columbine
With its cap and bells for folly!
and the daffodil for the hopes Of YOUTH
And the rue for melancholy
But of all the blossoms that blow,
Fair gallants all, charge you to win, II 70
may,
This gentle quest,
Who dreams apart in her wimple Of purple
and gray,
Like the Blessed Virgin, with meek head bend
ing low
Upon her breast.
For the orange flower
Ye may buy az We will, but the violet Of the
wood
Is the love of maidennood,
And he that hath worn it but once, though
but for an hour,
He shall never again, though he wander by
many a stream
No, never again shall he meet with flower
that shall seem
So sweet and pure, and forever in after years,
At the thought Of its bloom or the fragrance
of its breath,
The past shall arise,
And his eyes shall be dir, Nth tears,
And his soul shall be far in the gardens Of
paradise,
Though ne stand in the shambles of death.
William Young.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
The Power of Adaptation.

Lord Seaforth, who was born deaf
and dumb, was one day to dine with
Lord Melville. Just before the company
arrived Lady MELVILLE sent into the
drawing room lady of her acquaint-
ance who could talk with her fingers
that she might receive Lord Seaforth.
Presently Lord Guilforth entered the
room, and the lady. taking him for
Lord Seaforth, began to ply her fingers
nimbly. Lord Guilforth did the same
They had been carrying on the CONVEX
sation in this manner for ten minutes
or more when Lady Melville Joined
them Her friend said, "Well, have
been talking away to this dumb man. :"
''Dumbl" exclaimed Lord Guilforth.
"Bless me, thought you were dumbl"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
A Commercial Tinge.

A little Joy street boy was taken to
church for the first time few Sundays
ago. He had been repeatedly cautioned
to sit still and keep quiet. His obedience
was most commendable, and when it
came time to pass the contribution box
he was intrusted with the family dona
tion. Instead of silently placing the
money where it belonged he held it be-
fore the eyes of the officiating collector
that he might plainly see it.
That's good, my little fellow, T"
came the response with view to pass
ing the incident over without embar-
BASEMENT.
Course it's good, but I'm payin
for all three. Is they any change COM
2"-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
WHERE for 1.-THE Story CT he Philippines" by
Murat Hastead, commissioned by the Govern
Inent AS Official Historian To the War Depart
ment. The book was written In army camps at
San francisco, on the Pacific with General
Merritt In the hospitals ut Honolulu, In Hong
Kong, In the American trenches at Manila, In
deck OF the Olympia with Dewey and IN the
roar OF battle ut the fall OF Manila. Bonanza
for agents. Brimful Of original pictures taken
Large book. LOwprc Big profits. Freight
paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy unofficial
war hooks. Outfit free. Address, II. +. Barber,
Sec'y.. Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago. 43-26w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02

slyly avoiding an answer that would
lead to the discovery of his real purpose
in purchasing the candy.
The package was done up in pink pa
per, with q yellow cord about it.
won't that tickle her, though p
unused the purchaser as he slipped the
package into his pocket.
As he passed out of the store he saw
group of men discussing some matter
with great vigor in front of the post
Office. He wandered over to the little
gathering.
Three or four addressed him stimuli
taneously.
"Heered the news2" they asked.
whats up nowf" answered the
bachelor rather unconcernodly. "S'pose
somebody 8 hogs is got the cholerer," he
added, with an attempt at sarcasm
"No, street. Josiah White, the post
master, was speaking
Worse than hog cholerer, - he coz
tinued. cat least, Tom Harvey thinks
so. His pretty darter has eloped with
some young Teller from the city, and
they've been married at the county
seat.
Pixies breath left him. For second
he was entirely unnerved.
''How do you know she's eloped2'' he
managed to ask.
"Why, her daddy's jest passed
through town, going like wildfire to
head 'em off at the county seat, but
there amt much chance he'll git there
in time. (" The postmaster looked at
Pike curiously as he spoke. His COM
panions were likewise puzzled to know
what caused the color to leave the
bachelors cheeks.
Pike broke the awkward pause that
followed the postmaster's last remark
81 must be gettin home. he said
"Good day to you all. F"
He turned and walked abruptly away
from the group and entered the drug
store.
''Mr. Smart, I don't believe I can
use these here drops"
The apothecary mechanically received
the package from Pike. He asked no
questions, but emptied the candy into
the jar and returned the dime. TIE
bachelor left the establishment without
a word He went direct to Smith s
store
Needn't to mind about that suit, Z"
he said to the proprietor eve con-
cluded don't want it. 4"
Esau is dead, but George Pike still
lives in solitude on his farm near Hill
Top. Although the incidents of the
story narrated in the foregoing para
graphs occurred 20 years ago, the old
bachelors secret has never escaped his
lips. Even at this late day old residents
of Hill Top occasionally ask each other
81 wonder what caused George Pike
to act so peculiarlike on the day that
Harvey girl eloped2 psf. Louis Re-
public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
BUSINESS CARD COLUMN
ATTORNEYS
ATTOR NEYS.
GEORGE w. COSSON,

a TTORNEY AT LAW. Practice In State
nand Federal courts. Special attention given
Collections promptly attended to- Office over
Wilhelm's drug store, Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02

GEO. KELLOGG. Mgr.

Wanted-Man with $500 to invest IN good pay
Ing established business. Will bear investiga,
tion.-LOCK BOX 60, Audubon.
Wanted-T0 rent March /. House OF four or
five rooms. Small family-Reliable Agency.
For Sale-FIrst-class improved, 50 acre farm,
four miles from Audubon. SNAP. This won't
last iong.-Reiable Agency.
For SaleNo l residence property cheap for
cash, can show rental value OF IA per cent or no
sale.-Reliable Agency.
FOr Sale-A small piece OF choice acre prop
erty cheap. This Is snap rs party wishes TO
leave town.-Reliable Agency,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
EngInnd,s English.

Here is an example of the quaint mis-
use Of words, the confusion of pronouns
being, not many years ago, whatever
may be the case now, quite common
among the country people of Hamp-
shire, "If her won't go along O. we, us
won't go along o she. "-Londcn
Chronicle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
One Blushed.

A lawyer recently went to battle and
encountered a huge shark. Their eyes
met for an instant, when the shark
blushed and swan away. London An
swers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-02
IOWA AND ALL THE WORLD

Call on 7. J. Frederlcks before secur-
ing your auctioneer. He guarantees
satisfaction and has had the fastest ex-
perience as good salesman. 49-tf.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Ceremony Performed by Rt Rev,
 Bishop AIIen ALL WERE JOINED TOGETHER Representatives of Many CreedS
 Were Present. ALL RELIGION IS CHARITY As Explained By Bishop Allen in His Remarks Before the Laying of
 the Corner Stone-Perfect
 Weather Prevailed

The corner stone of St. Vincents hospi tai, which is being erected at the head of South Twenty-seyenth street by the Sis ters of Charity, was laid yesterday after noon with mosts impressive ceremonies by Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen, bishop of Mo- bile, assisted by many of the Catholic clergy of the state.
 The ceremony was perfoETned in the presence of a large gathering of the rep resentative citizens of Birmingham, regard less of creed, who were gathered together in bond of common sympathy in the no- ble work which had been begun in behalf of sick and suffering humanity.
 The occasion was one of moro than ordi- nary interest and witnessed the unusual spectacle of Jew and Gentle, Catholic and Protestant, standing together upon the strong platform of universal brotherhood supported by the broad and sustaining prin-
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
UNION SOLDIERS
 OBSERVE DAY Decorated the Graves of the Dead at Oak Hill
 Cemetery.

Yesterday was Federal Memorial day and therefore a national holiday. The post office and other government offices ob- served Sunday hours during the day.
 George A Custer Post, the Birmingham branch of the Grand Army of the Repub- lie, together with the Birmingham Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans, observed the day by proceeding in the afternoon to Oak Hill cemetery and decorating the graves of all former Union soldiers buried there
 Arrived at the cemetery, the formal eX- ercises were opened by the reading of the burial ritual. This was gracefully and feel ingly done by Commander Burchnaugh of George A. Custer Post and Officer of the Day Henry Chairsell; after which the as sembled veterans, sons of veterans and general company united in singing "Amer ica."
 This impressive ceremony was followed by the decoration of the graves of the dead veterans Upon each grave flowers were placed and a small American flag attached to a short staff was raised.
 These various ceremonies embraced all the regulation routine of the day; there being no attempt at speech making, and no organized parade in the streets. co
 The attendance, especially of ladies, was very gratifying to the veterans, as was the deep feeling manifested towards the heroic dead.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
BECOMING A MOTHER. A Sure Way to Avoid Danger.

Every true woman wants to be mother. A baby is the dream of her life the crowning glory of womanhood- true happiness can never be known without the blessings a child brings.
 Yet the ordeal through which all mothers must pass is so full of pain, anxiety and fear, that many young life is sacrificed because of the inability to undergo the struggle of childbirth.
 is not necessary to suffer in bring ing new life into the world. By the use of Mothers Ffiend," the suffer- ing and danger can be avoided, and the hour robbed of it's :dread and pair. This remedy is praised by thousands who have tested it. Every woman is anxious to learn how to avoid the pain and suffering which may be in store for her. The little book, "Before Baby is Born," will be sent free to any address upon application to the Brad field Regulator Co.,, Atlanta, Georgia.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31

ham 10 Niagara and return, including sleeping car berth ali the way, will be $1S25. MT. Rountree made strong eff fort to get free transportation for the asso- citation on the lines north of Cincinnati, but those railroads have begun shutting down on press associations, and have even refused free excursions to the associa- tions of Missouri and Indiana.
 Mir. Rountree has been sending out circulars to all the members of the asso- citation, urging them to send in their names at once if they desire to go on the excur- sion, as no transportation can be obtained after June 5.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
CITY TAKES STEPS ID TEST
 BIRMINGHAM AMENDMENT
LAYING OF CORNER STONE
 OF ST. V|NCENT'S HOSPITAL

his country, impelled by a sense of patriotic duty. The Sister of Charity. he said, bat tied against sickness and pestilanee. in hospitals, on the field doing Gods wor kin their quiet way
 This day, he continued, marks the begin ming of a work which is a credit to the state and the city, and Birmingham should feel proud of what had already been accomplished and should continue to give it her earnest support.
 His concluding remarks were expressions of the kndest sentiments to the people of Birmingham.
 Alderman R. II. Kerr
 Mayor Drennen, who was unable to be present, was represented by Alderman R. II. Kerr, who, on behalf of the city of Birmingham, and of every creed represent ed within her borders. extended a hearty welcome to the Sisters of Charity at whose coming he said all would rejoice. Mr. Kerr's remarks were most eloquently ex- pressed and most heartily approved.
 Rev. Father P. A. O'Reilly, pastor of St. Pauls Catholic church, was the next speaker, and with the other speakers gave expression to the sentiments of the oeca- sion, which, he said, marked a memorable event in the history of the city. He brief ly reviewed his long work in the city, re- ferring to the time when only few scat tering houses marked the spot where now stands one of the most prosperous and progressive cities of the country.
 The good father did not forget the Sis ters, whose work. he said, had challenged the admira tion of the world.
 These noble women were called upon to sacrihc the material world and give up their lives to the relief of the poor and needy. This work, he said, required pure hearts, noble minds and strong intelleets. He admonished the people to deal liberally with the Sisters, to make them their rep resentatives in dispensing charity in their good way.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
WILL DISSOLVE TODAY
Murphy 8c Company Succeed Paine,
 Murphy & Company

The firm of Paine, Murphy and com- pany, which have been doing business for several years past in Birmingham as stock brokers will be officially dissolved today, and the business of the old firm will be continued under the name of Murphy and company. Thomas B. Paine the retiring member of the firm, will go into the com mission business in Atlanta.
 Murphy and company will continue to operate all of the offices under the control of the old firm, including those in Birming- ham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Macon. Wash ington and about seven other cities in the southwestern section of the United States.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
TO ENTERTAIN EDITORS
Meeting of Newspaper Men of the City
 Will Be Held

Within the next few days a meeting of all the newspaper men in the city will be called in order to make arrangements for receiving and entertaining the Alabama Press association which meets in this city June 14 and 15. It is proposed to give the visiting editors and their families a royal time while in Birmingham.
 Secretary J. A. Rountree, of the asso- citation, has recently returned from Cincin- natl, where he went making arrangements for the associations annual excursion which this year will be to Niagara Falls The total cost of the trip from Birming-
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Killed in Bicycle Race

Toledo, May S0.-James Cannon, young man, was killed today in bicycle road race at Waterville by his wheel breaking down. Cannon was running at a high speed when he struck crossing and his bicycle went to pieces, throwing him on his head He died in an hour.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
An Infant Dead

Elma, the infant daughter of J. w. Long, died yesterday afternoon at 6:3O, af- ter an illness with pneumonia. The fu- neral will occur this afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of the child's parents, the interment being at East Lake.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
PERSONAL.

Percy Dawson and H. Eliasberg of Selma are in Birmingham.
 w. c. Tunstall, Jr., and Sam Cook of Anniston are in town.
 Dr. G. B. Grove returned yesterday af- ternoon from a business trip to Chicago.
 Mir and Mrs. Yarbrough, of Chattanooga, and niece, Miss Mamie Harrell, of Lump kin, Ga., have returned home
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Johnston, of Chatta- nooga, left today after a visit to their nephew, s. J. Fuagin, in South Seventeenth street.
 Dr. Edward w. Morris returned home last night after an absence of six weeks, spent in hospital study in New York and Baltimore.
 pr. J. H. Phillips will go to Selma this morning, where he delivers the address. at the commencement exercises of the Selma public schools tonight.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31

IeiHesenIt -,~ ve1lI to his feelings on the suspicious occasion, paying a high tribute to the noble, self sacrificing women under whose auspices the magnificent work was being carried on He spoke most earnestly and feelingiy and took occasion to thank the people of Bir- mngham for the interest they had shown in the worthy undertaking, which he said would be blessing to the charity of the city.
 Besides Father OReilly, Father Muierier and Father Kennedy of the local parish, the bishop was assisted by Rt. Rev. Ab- bot Benedict of Cuman. Father Savage of Montgomery, Father Brady of Anniston, Father Henry of Decatur, Father Bonne- face of Cullman and Father Gallan of Pratt City, all of whom wore the black cossack and white cotta.
 Sister Superior Chrysostom, Sister An tonia, Sister Regina and Sister Patrica, who are in charge of the temporary hospi- tai, were also present as the representa- tives of the splendid order under whose direction the hospital is being built.
 President of the Association
 The exercises were begun shortly after 4 o'clock with a selection by Memoli's band, after which Lieutenant McCrossin, who acted as master of ceremonies, intro duced President H. II. Sinnige of the Sis ters of Charity Hospital association, who expressed his pleasure at being present to participate in the exercises of the laying of the corner stone of the hospital, which he said was not being built for one creed, but for all humanity. In conclusion, he called upon Bishop Allen to more fully ex- press the sentiment of the occasion.
 Bishop Allen was assisted to the stand and spoke in part as follows:
 My Dear Friends:-It gives me great pleasure to be here today to have a share in this great work which has been en- outraged and aided by the citizens of Bir- mngham. We begin today to look above the foundation-the laying of the corner stone"
 All Religion Charity
 The bishop then referred in most eloquent language to the purposes of the institution soon to raise its head, and classed it among the great charities. "All religien,' he said, "ocan be expressed in the one word-'charity.' The Holy Writings, the dscourses of the Divine Savior. were filled with expressions of charity. It had been the theme Of the apostles, who lived and died in exemplfying it's principles"
 The church, he said. was not satisfied with mere doctrinal charity, but gave its noble men and women whose self-sacrific- ing lives were complications of the highest charity. This same spirit he said, would impel the Sisters who will have charge of the hospital when completed.
 To these noble women he paid the highest tribute. placing their courage far above the soldier who faces death in defense of