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appeal so prevalent during the first four weeks of their lives having disappeared with their babyhood.
 During the next few months no marked changes were noticeable Each day the birds spent much time out of the cage at large Tn the room. Threads interested them and hours were spent by the two birds in sewing Qor no other word is so apt threads and strings into the wire bars of the cage they lived in. Without any semblance of weaving a nest or at- tempting to shape one the birds simply tled and wove the threads into the wire until there were no loose ends Ulti- mately thick punches of thread and string on the bars characterized the cage.
 About nine months after the birds had been taken from the nest they began to sing. The interval between the singing was sometimes several days, and only a very lew minutes each day were devoted to song. The note was very soft and low, and more or less broken, remind- Ing the nearer of the song of the low- voiced sparrow.
 The song of both birds increased in vol ume as spring advanced. During ApriI ard the first half or May, while dav light lasted, the song was incessant IF YVES now loud. clear series of notes of great brilliancy, poured forth in such rapid succession as to be like that of the house wren. Except for the rattle. which was now and then a part of the repertoire, this song had nothing in 1t 10 remind one of the Baltimore oriole as heard in New York, Massachusetts or any other place where the birds are to be found
 The birds song became less freouent py the first week in May, and by the 2otb or that month they had ceased to sing.
 The moulting period of tho two orioles occupied month. and early in July both were in most exquisite fall plumage. The deeper orange and rusty tint that is SD characteristic of the species, and the sunusion of the black areas on the throat were as marked and fine in detail as in wild birds.
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and Prince Albert also insisted that the Prince of Wales. should quarter the arms of Saxony with the royal arms of Eng land. The titles of Duke of Saxony and Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha will now presumably be dropped, in view of the succession of the Duke of Albany to the duchies of Coburg-Gotha.
 It is generally supposed that the title of Princess of Wales has been borne only by the consort of the prince, but Hume is responsible for the extraordinary statement that the Princesses Mary and Elizabeth were created by their father Henry VIII. Princesses of Wales. each of them being at the time heir presump- tive to the throne. Hume relied on Burnet who however in each case uses the word declared" not created" Moreover Hume omitted to observe that Burnet corrected himself in an appendix.
 Question of History.
 The truth of the matter is that, while there is no reascn to believe that the Princes Elizabeth wCs ever created Princess of Wales. there Is a certain amount of evidence which may be press ed into supporting the view that that title was conferred upon her sister Mary. It does not, indeed, appear that Mary was formally created Princess of Wales.
 isuMdfu VI WdS never created Prince Of Wales, although the step was contem- plated by his father.
 It is not generally known that the Prince of Wales is ex-officio, so to speak a Knight of the Garter. When the stat utes of the order were modified in 1895 it was declared that the Prince of Wales lis constituent part of the original institution" Unfortunately there is no historical foundation for this statement; in no instance, except that of the Black Prince, who was one of the founders of the order had any Prince of Wales been considered a Knight of the Garter until he had been elected like the other knights. Edward Il was not dubbed knight till 1906 So, too, Richard II was not admitted K. G. till some months af- ter his creation as Prince of Wales, and both Henry VI and Edward VI were knighted after their accession. However from 1905 onward no doubt the declaration is accurate.
 The costume of the Prince of Wales presents some differences which are worthy of notice The Prince of Wales feathers are an ornament peculiar to him. self; they consist of an ancient coronet encircling three ostrich plumes, formerly represented as dropping, but in 1878 the older form of feathers erectt was revived Underneath is the scroll Ich dien CT serveD. These insignia are said to have been first assumed by Edward the Black Prince when he slew John, King of Bo- hemia, from whose head he took the plumes and motto. The Prince of Wales coronet Is very like the royal (St. Ed wards) crown. It is of gold. not jeweIed ana consists of Maltese crosses and f1eurs de lis alternately surmounted by one arch only in the center of which is the orb and cross. At the coronation tbe Prince of Wales wears his mantle doubled below the elbow with ermine spotted diamondwise; while his parliamentary robes are adorned with five bars of er mine at equal distances, and gold lace above each bar
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
LIBERTY BELL AT FAIR.
America's Most Valued Relic to Be
 Put on Exhibition.

From the Chicago American.
 Philadelphia, Pa.-Americas most val uel relic, the old Liberty Bell, will be be exhibited In the Pennsylvania building at the exposition there.
 This will make the bells fourth trip of this city within little more than a quarter of a century. Preparations for It's removal have already begun The work will be attended with all the dignity that national and civic pride demands. and the bell dear to the heart of millions. will go out of Philadelphia to the music of bands and the march of men.
 The parade will not imposing for its size, but 1t will be important on account of those who will have the honor of par ticipating in 1t. An escort of councilmen has already been appointed.
 A local safe building company will have the contract for removing the bell to Charlest on. The truck on which 1t will be hauled from the state house to the Penn sylvania railroad yards will be decorated with the national colors. Six or eight horses will be attached to the truck. on each side of which will stand a cordon of police. dozen reserves. all more than six feet in height will take their places beside the bell when it is secure on the truck. and the procession will move up Chestnut to Broad street.
 The flat car on which it will be placed will have railing built around it. At one end of the car there will be cabin to be used as a shelter by the guards Cabin and railing will be decorated with gay colors and an inscription on the side of the car will read: philadelphia to Charleston" long line of police will form guard when the bell is being load ed on the car.
 cial train containing the councilmen. city officials and other prominent persons who will accompany the bell on it's journey.
 In the cities and at their intermediate towns and villages along the route the tourney of the bell will be marked by patriotic demonstrations. Appeals are all ready being received by Chief pierce of the city property bureau. asking that the bell be sent through certain towns on pie may voice their reverence in public festivities.
 The bell was sent to Chicago in 1893 and to Atlanta in 1895.
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From the London Times.

From the London Times.
 UTE apart from the beautiful,
 N but apocryphal, story that Ed
 %J ward I presented his newly 0S born son to the Welsh chief tans in Carnarvon Castle to redeem his promise of giving them prince free from any blemish upon his honor and unable to speak word of English" there are a number of curious particulars connected with the dignities bestowed on the King's eldest son which 1t may be interesting to set forth
 The title of Prince of Wales was at first intended to be hereditary, but when Prince Edward succeeded to the throne as Edward II, 1t became merged in the crown, and has ever since been made the subject of fresh grant. The legend of Carnarvon, already referred to- so far as it records the presentation of the infant as Prince of Wales, is sufficiently dis posed of by the circumstance that. al- though Edward II was born on April 25, 1284, he was not created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester till February '. 1901, at the famous Lincoln Parliament. More over, his elder brother, Prince Alfonso was alive at the time of his birth He was summoned to Parliament at the age of eighteen. He never created his son. afterward Edward III, Prince of Wales, but gave him the counties of Chester and Flint, and summoned him to Parliament as Earl of Chester at the age of eight.
 Infant Princes of Wales.
 The present King was created Prince of Wales at the age of 29 days; George ", at 35 days; while George III. received the title at the age of 13, in the year in which his father died as Prince of Wales. Al together, the title has been merged in the crown for periods amounting when added up to about 2SS years. The longest interval was one of seventy-four years, between Charles II. and George IT. The prece- dents generally support the view that the Prince of Wales becomes a lord of Par lfament on his creation, and is not pre- vented from sitting and voting by the ordinary rules affecting peers who are minors.
 There is no record that Charles II. was ever formally created Prince of Wales. but he was frequently so addressed by his father; when he was 8 years old an es- tablfshment was provided for him as Prince of Wales; and at the age of 10 he took his seat in the House of Lords. Yet more interesting was the case of Richard II. When his father the Black Prince. died, he was only nine and a half, and there was some uncertainty as to whether he should assume the hereditary Gagni- ties Of heir apparent. The Com mons, however, interferred and insisted on hay ing the child brought into Parliament June 20 1S76), that they might see and honor him as the very heir apparent |" and 1t was on their petition that on Mo- yember 20 following he was created Prince of Wales. Duke of Cornwall, and
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HOLIDAY RATES

Account of Christmas and New Year holidays the Southern Railway will sell tickets from points on it's line to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi river. at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets to be sold December 23. 24. 25. So and Sl, 1901, and January l, 1902, with final limit to January g. 1902.
 For further information apply to any agent of the Southern Railway or
 c. B. JACKSON. T. A
 2O13 First Ave, Birmingham. Ala 12-4-26t
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l will sell in one order and ship to any address in or out of the State in one box 2 ats Paul Jones 4 Star, at Apple Brandy, 2 qts Blackberry Wine, at St. Croix or Jamaica Rum,
 at Sherry Imported Wine for $500.
 F. B. Johnson, 1910 3rd avenue, Birming- ham, Ala.
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We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav. ing Co.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Light House Engineer. Mo bile Ala, until 12 o'clock m., January 20. 1902. and then opened for furnishing large and small rock and oyster shells in place around Sand Island light tower, Alabama, in accordance with specified tions, copies of which with blank pro- posals and other information may be had upon application to Lieut.. Col. A. N. Damrell, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A, Engineer. 12-14-eod-6t
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Nearing the Finish.

From the Chicago News.
 How long has the minister been preaching?' whispered the stranger who mad wandered into the church and sat down away back.
 About thirty years, I believe, re- piled the other occupant of the pew.
 rhat being the case repointed the stranger, q guess I'll stay. He must be nearly done"
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Mrc. wInsIow's soothino svrup

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take nc other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHs the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is Twenty-Five cents a hottie.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Croker and Hill.

New York Letter in Chicago Tribune.
 Richard Croker, on behalf of Tamma- ny Hall. and also Elliot Danforth, David B. Hills representative, today made ap- peals to Democrats to come together against the common enemy Croker said he was willing to do anything to put an end to the trouble between Tammany and the Hill faction; that there was nothing the Hill people could ask him to do or could think of that he was not willing, eager to do. Danforth spoke with the same spirit, and the result it is promised, will be a conference in the near future between representatives of the factions, possibly between Croker and Hill at which the hatchet will be buried
 Croker spoke with deep feeling of united Democracy. ''The Democratic party" he said, will have no chance in the city, State. or nation for years to come unless the Democrats get to- gether right away. If they don't the State election next year will go against the Democratic party and there will be no hope for victory in the Presidential fight in 1904. The situation is so plain that everybody can understand it.
 With Democrats united we can regain power in the city, State and nation. The city and State are normally Dem ocratic, and a Democratic Governor can be elected next year if all Democrats work together. I am for harmony, and harmony at once. I am willing to make any concessions to obtain 1t. They can't think of anything that I am not willing to do."
 It was learned from the best authority that this basis of harmony has been ap- proved: Croker to abandon his position as State leader; Hill to be recognized as the chief of the upstate forces; the Hill men to use their influence with the Greater New York Democracy to bring about a Democratic union on Tammany's municipal ticket two years hence; and, finally, Tammany to unite with the up- State Democrats in sending solid Hill delegation to the Democratic National convention in 1904
 A Tammany Congressman who is a personal friend of Hill has made a pro- position to him along these lines, and the talk of Croker and Danforth today indi- cates that it has been received with some favor
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
A Proved Expert.

From the Chicago Trl.une. q Doctor' asked the man in search of information did you ever understa nd the celebrated Schleswig- Holstein oues- tion?'
 Perfectly, answered the venerable publicist.
 Then wish" eagerly rejoned the other, you would tell me what you con ceive to be the exact status of the Phil lppines and Porto Rico under the late Supreme Court decision.''
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
LEST YOU FORGET I SAY TIT VET

You need a Gas Stove at factory prices on very easy terms. As to their comfort, labor saving and many other good points see B. R., l.. & P. Go.
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You have both time and spirit for calling when you have a Gas Stove.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery, phone 2lO. John D. Lykes.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

The best that can be said about a med icine is said about Hoods Sarsaparilla- It Cures.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
REAL PLEASURE

Is derived by using a Gas Stove in your kitchen, and your wife is always clean and presentable. The Stove gives a clean, clear and relia- ble flame. Easy terms. B. R., l.. & P. Go.
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COKE! COKE! COKEl
 After the fire is started burn Coke in your grate and save fuel and dust. Birmingham Railway, Light 8 Power Go.
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COKEI COKRi

For the next ten days we Will quote special prices on Coke in 1O-ton lots.
 Phone 5Ol. E. R., L. & P. Go.
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HOW THE WILD BIRDS ARE TAUGHT TO SING

Much of the literature dealing with the songs of birds treats but lightly on the problem of the way in which various kinds of birds have acquired distinctive songs that characterize different species
 Professor William B. D. Scott, curator of ornithology at Princeton University has been devoting considerable time of late to close study of this very inter- esting problem, and presents his deduc- tions in the current issue of Science Among other questions dealing with the subject which he has endeavored to an- swer thoroughly are these: How is this characteristic song acquired? Is it a matter of inheritance or is each young bird taught to sing? Summed up briefly Professor Scott advances the opinion that while the gift of song Is a natural inheritance of every bird, the character istic or distinctive warble by which the members of most species may be identi- ned IS largely matter of education.
 careful study was made of two young birds found in the nest of the Baltimore oriole in a maple tree at Annisquam. Mass. The birds, which ap- peared to be about five days old. were quite naked, and showed no signs of wing or tail feathers.
 At the age of between three and four weeks the birds were able to feed and care for themselves. They began to fly from place to place about the room and became very tame and familiar They called for food in the characteristic oriole way, begging with dropping, fiuttering wings if any one came in the room
 By the time the birds had received their full plumage they had mastered a single cali note very like that of wild birds, but with slightly different quality difficult to define. The note was If anything. more abrupt, musical and much louder than the note of the wild bird They also had the peculiar rattling chatter asso- ciated with orioles. These were all their notes and were uttered rarely, the infant
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At druggists.

The Five-Cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bot tie. 60 cents, contains supply for year.
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BIRMINGHAM.
FINANCIAL.

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 BANKS. ALABAMA NAT. BANK, 20oi 1st ave ALA. PENNY SAVINGS & LOAN, SIS N 10th st BIRMINGHAM TRUST 6 SAVINGS. 1901 1st ave. FIRST NAT BANK, 2Ooo 1st ave. JEFFERSON COUNTY SAVINGS, noi End ave PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK 6 TRUST co. STEINER BROS, BANK. 1st ave and list st. BUILDING AND LOAN AssoclAI lON ALA HOME BLDG. & LOAN AstSOC'' 2Ooe list ave.
 BUSINESS COLLEGE. BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE Potter Bldg, isOs4 to 1s17h 1st ave : REAL ESTATE. BIRMINGHAM REALTY CO, n7 N' 21st st EBoRN & JONES 11s N. 21st st. REAL ESTATE AND ENDURANCE. R. r. MANLY & CO, CIIalifeAg Bldg. B. BEpHEA q co, Steiner Btdg BAILEY & HOWARD 2H N. list st
  w. E. sQRSBY, 216 2nd ave.
 ABSTRACTS OF TITLEs. BIRMINGHAM TITLE CO. 2fs Fist st. ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO. 20o7 1st ave.
 ARCHITECTS. CHAs. & H. B. wHEEEocK. Steiner Bldg. D. A. HELMIcH. Ss 18th st.
 WHOLESALE.
 DRY GOODS. GOODALL-BROwN& & CO. 9foo 1st ave. BIRMINGHAM DRY GOODS CO, N. 18th St.
 FURNITURE AND CARPETS. BEN Y JACOBS & BRO. 1st ave.
 oRocERs. M'MILLAN-LEE CO, 172l 1st ave. STANDARD GROCERY CO. 2o22 Nor ris ave STONE 6 NABERs oose Morris ave.
 MERCHANDISE BROKER R. 8. ALLEN 2201 Norris ave.
 PAINTS, OIL AND oLAss. BIRMINGHAM PAINT 6 GLASS CO. 1916 3d ave.
 ENGINES AND BOILERS. SEQ E. LUM MACHINE AND SUPPLY CO. 12 s. 2eth st
 PLUMBING AND HEATING. ALABAMA SUPPLY CO. 211e fad ave. BEN F. BARBOUR. Sd ave.
 CRACKERS AND BISCUITS. HUSTON BISCUIT CO. 2tns Morvts ave. FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP. WILLIAMSON IRON CO. cor. 1st ave and 18th st HOOD MACHINE CO. 1st ave 18th st
 AMBEoslA FLOUR. GoODLANDER MILLING co, 17H 1st PHoTooRAPHERs' sUPPLIEs. GATCHEL's PHOTO STOCK HOUSE., sls N. 2st at
 WRAPPING PAPER AND PAPER THE CITY PAPER CO. 1sos Cd ave.
 cIoARs AND TOBACCO. HYRONFMUS-BUR CO, 18th st. and 2d ave. LUMBER, LATHs AND SHINGLES. KING LUMBER CO. 2o1o sd ave. THE SAMPLE LUMBER co. Chali- foux Bldg. MACHINERY AND MILL SUPPLIES. MOORE & HANDLEY HARDWARE
  ECHOT.s-sNITH HARDWARE CO. 3i6 N. 9Hth st. Birminrhnpa Boiler Works, Ave. A and 24th street.
 WINEs, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. SOLOMON & LEVI 1928 First ave. WHoLES. .LE LIQUOR DEALERS. ! MEYrR-NARx CO.,. 1909 1st ave. GINGER ALE. PHOSPHATE, cIDERs w L. DEIT.IfEiN 1712 1st ave. ELECTED PLATING AND FOUNDRY ECLIPSE MFG. & PLATING O.. f1sr Ave. A. LIME, CEMENT. PLASTER, ETC. J. F. BALDWIN. SIT Morris ave.
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BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION ALA HOME BLDG. & LOAN AsSOC" 2Ooe list ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-06
a COFFEE KILLING.
some can and some SAND Drlnk e.

Some time ago Mr.. e. Percival Baker
was assigned by the government to the
Chinese bureau in San Francisco. He
is a Spanish and Chinese interpreter,
but had become known as a distinctive
case of coffee poisoning.
He finally gave up his position and
went to Los Angeles to die. He was
carried to the train by the physician and
at that time weighed 80 pounds
What coffee poisoning can do for man
it is difficult to believe without some
personal experience. He says. The
Physician had told me that mine was
a clear case Of coffee poisoning, but
could not give up the coffee. I had got
so bad that I could keep absolutely
nothing on my stomach for days at a
time. DR. Hayden of this city said to
me one day, Have you ever tried Pos
tum Food Coffee?' Never heard of it,
said I. He explained that it was a food
drink made at Battle Creek, Mich, by
the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, and as he
said was destined to entirely supplant
coffee at least with those who have any
regard for their health or lives
was so impressed that before 1eav-
ing the Office the DR.. forced me to prom
Use to give Postum a fair trial. Well, to
make a long story short, wife made
strictly according to directions I was
served with a delicious cup and half an
hour after slipping it was sleeping. the
first six hours of sleep or unbr0ken rest
/ had had for half a year.
This was not caused by any drug IN
the Postum for I know it to be abso-
lutely pure. but it was due to the quiet
ing effect Of the liquid food on my
stomach, and food that could digest /
perseyered in the use of Postum for a
week, then thought I would try just
one cup of coffee, but did SO with the
result that my stomach pains returned
with such effect as to require the doc
tor at my bedside nearly all night I
have never repeated the experiment
with coffee for it showed very plainly
what it would do and has done for me
if I fool with it,
have steadily improved in health
since making the change, and now
weigh 148 pounds, 40 pounds more than
1 did and am gaining at the rate of over
pounds a week. have had absolutely
no trouble since then with my stomach,
and it is over three months since have
had a twinge of neuralgia. or headache
and know that my cure ls entirely due
to leaving OF coffee and taking Postum
Food Conee. All Of my friends and the
doctors are OF the same opinion en-
close list CT names of government off,
cials at Washington and San Francisco
who are more or less familiar with the
case and win verify as far as they are
able"
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-06
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Weekly California excursions personally
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