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The age-herald., 1901-09-22
Stories Here and There.

According to the Queen, England owes the fashion of trailing skirts to the wife of Richard IT., who introduced the train from Bohemia, just as she introduced the side-saddle, and what was to all in- tents and purposes the riding-skirt as our grandmothers knew 1t. Gower in his "Confessio Amantis," particularly alludes to the new guise of Beme," aDd describes it fully, but the prints in V Harleiana Library at Oxford con .Sinceh us long ago that Gower, faithful chronicler though he was, possessed none of the philosophic insight with re- gard to "vestural tissue which made 'Sartor Resartus" immortal.
 Anne of Boehmia's trailed skirt was simply a sleeveless coat, probably doffed at entering her palace, and, moreover, worn in the street with its tail flung over the arm of the wearer. Its use was, besides, strictly confined to ladies of quality; and instinctively. on recall ing the latter fact, one Is also reminded of that clever comment of our very mod ern philosopher and observer the late pr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. If woman wishes to show the extent of her pe- cun1ary resources by extending her skirts to a senseless length, let her put a movable train to her dress, so as not to bring the impurities of the streets into her house; in other words, let her get rid of the useless and abomniable soiled yards at her doorstep. The old satirists, as distinct from Cover, though biting enough, were not sufficiently in- genious to suggest the parted allevia- ton of the evil.
 Perhaps the most scathinp of their oh servations against trains was that con- tained in the legend irculated by a monk of the reign of Edward I. 'I heard of a proud woman who wore a white dress with a long train, which, trailing behind her, raised a dust even so far as the altar and the crucifix. But as she left tae church, and lifted up her train
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

among them, May Robson and Georgle l Caine. In fact, if one reads over the l list he will discover among the names many who were among the little red haired comedian when she appeared in "The Runaway Girl" and San Toy" at Daly's Theater. The New Haven audi ence seemed to like 'The Messenger Boy" which is favorable indication that it will prove successful elsewhere. I do not particularly admire MT Power 8 acting. but there are a good many peo- pie think he is very funny, and I think they are right Yes, Jimmy Powers is very funny little man on the stage and a level headed chap off the stage l The reason why l mention 1t Is that being the owner of a level head he may not be induced to attempt something be- | yond his ability. Now, Nat Goodwin gave us a very good Shylock. but can not imagine Jimmie Powers as "Othello."
 Francis Wilson has started out with "The Strollers" and Is doing quite well. When this work was produced early in the summer 1t was not what might be called a bowling success. But Francis Wilson was not discouraged. He set to work and made changes and additions. There was some fine tinkering over U piece and now he has whipped the thing
 
 be able to write good things about a work which at one time looked very much ike failure. Patience. courage, industry and intelligence can accom- plish much.
 Richard Mansfield has begun his re- hearsals, and Is making preparations for his coming season. MT. Mansfield has decided to drop the Monsieur from the title of Monsieur Beaucaire." The play, as I understand it, Is not a dramatiza- tion of the book. It is founded on the story and in some respects is different from the tale.
 Maude Adams has returned to the city and has begun prepara.-ons for her fall campaign, which begins in Toledo, o. October 16. A reading of the new Barrie play, Quality Street." was had before the company engaged to support Miss Adams. It Is large organization-some where in the neighborhood of sixty peo- pie. in addition to Quality Street." the star Is going to prepare for a pre- sentation of "As You Like" so that we may look for as many Rosalinds in the field by the end of the season as there are Don Caesars now. Miss Bingham, I believe, contemplates playing Rosa lind; so do one or two other actresses, and there are more to hear from. Sue cess lO dll Ol lneIn.
 Those who remember Elsie Leslie as Little Lord Fauntleroy." about 1888, will be pleased to learn that the charm ing little actress was married to the man of her choice a short time ago. Miss Leslie Is now Mrs. William Jeffer- son Winter in private life. Her husband Is son of the well known critic and poet. He became attached to Daly's Theater years ago and played small parts in the Daly Company. When Au- gustin Daily died and his company was disbanded, MT. Winter joined Joseph Jefferson's company. It was in that or ganization he met Miss Leslie. A friendship sprang up between them; that friendship ripened into love. and a union of hands and hearts followed. Good wishes go out to the young couple. Both will continue in their chosen pro- fessions. Au revoir.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Miss Julia Wards School will reopen, 18th ave-, south, Monday, Sept. 23. Miss Net tie Davidson will have charge of the music. Mrs. M. c. Myatt, elocution and physi- cal culture.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

hardly keep her face straight. for crown ing that naughty head was the white chip hat trimmed with violet flowers which she had brought up from the city in her trunk.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22
FAMOUS PENINSULAR STOVES
 and RANGES.

s25.00 high grade Peninsular
 No. 8 Cook Stove. .$14.S5 $35.00 Peninsular Steel Range,
 six holes, top warming closet. 25.oo Fifty designs Peninsular Stoves and Ranges at half price, or near 1t. MASON FRUIT JARS and JELLY
 GLASSES.
 Pint Mason Jars.. .. .. ..4Sc dozen Quart Mason Jars.. ..o9c dozen Halfgallon Mason Jars.. ..I3c dozen Extra Rubbers.. =. -. Dc dozen Large size Jelly Glasses. .. .23c dozen
 HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES. 65c Ironing Board for... ........ 4Se 35c Wash Board for. ........ 25c 25c Rrooms for. .. 25c 15c; Hearth Brooms for. roc s1.75 Food Chopper for. ......$1.23 15c Scrub Brush. -......... sc 200 Scrub Brush for. 15c bc Hand Brush for. .... ....... 3c
 Celebrated Odorless Refrigerator ars. Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves, at
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Call at Florence Liquor Store and try a bottle of fa- nous Old Hemlock Rye, 75c per full quart.
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Weddings

Are not complete without nne Silver ware and Cut Glass. The Calhoun Jew elry Co. has the best
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New Cranberries loo at. Fresh Dill Pickles soc gallon. Horton Cato's Royal Lunch con Cheese in loo, l5c and 25c pots.
 Fox Sons & Smith Go.
 The Grocers.
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GO TO BED

Happy and contented and know that you haven't any hot coals in the stove and no ashes to bother with in the morning. But a Gas Stove. Birmingham Railway.
 Light and Power Company. Gas office
 No. 213 N. Nineteenth street.
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10c Hand Brush for. ........ 5c soc Clothes Brush for. ....... 35c
 cRocKERY.
 Two solid carloads to be disposed of at a greaLly reduced price. 50c set Ironstone Cups and Sau-
 cerS... ........ FOG 10c Ironstone Plates. .. ..... Dc 10c Ironstone good size Meat
 D1shes... ....... DC 200 Ironstone good size deep
 D1shes... ....... JUG S5c Ironstone half gal. Pitcher. 1sc 50c Ironstone large covered
 Dhshes... ......... 3oc 5000 handsome Decorated Din
 ner Sets. =. =. =. .....s 6.e5 $3.OO Decorated Chamber Sets. 2.23 $500 Decorated Chamber Sets. S.98 S6.50 Decorated Chamber Sets.. AIS $10.00 Decorated Chamber Sets. 7.4S $12.00 Decorated Chamber Sets. 9.75 s15.00 Decorated Chamber Sets. 11.25 $20.00 Decorated Chamber Sets. 14.9s
 GLASSWARE.
 25c large size Berry Dish. coco. 1oc 5c Cut Glass Sauce Dish. ....... Sc 50c Cut Glass Apiece Set. ...... .25c 35c Cut Glass Pitcher. ..........1 15c Dc Cut Glass Tumblers. ........ Sc 15c Cut Glass Olive Dish. ....... Sc 15c Engraved Blown Plumbers. -. 5c 10c Nickel Top Salt and Pepper
 Shakers. .. =. ... ........ 5c Everything in Glass at reduced prices.
 We carry the largest line of Saloon Glassware in the South. ], Peerless Iceland Ice Cream Freez. ost.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Hoods Sarsapariila is just the medicine to purify the blood and build up the whole system.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22
lelo.lei2 SECOND AVENUE.
SCHOOL REFERS

for girls-ages, 4 to 16, will be placed on special sale Tuesday. We were the lucky purchasers of Z5O Reefers in all colors, at
 HALF PRICE, and will give you the benefit of it.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

We have several leaders in every department. For in> stance, so fine mercerized Petticoats, accordeon paited at bottom, at Sl.25.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Si2.50, the price of a fine imported Cheviot Tailer>made Suit, taffeta trimmed, new style, worth Si8.0O.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

New TailOr.Made Suits,
 Wraps, Dress and Walking Skirts, Silk and Flannel Waists, Silk and Mercerized Petticoats, New Belts and Neckwear are in stock now and ready for your inspection and considera> ton.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

 ars Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves at cost
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Richard Mansfield has begun his re- hearsals, and Is making preparations for his coming season. MT. Mansfield has decided to drop the Monsieur from the title of Monsieur Beaucaire." The play. as I understand 1t, is not a dramatiza- tion of the book. It is founded on the story and in some respects is different from the tale
The age-herald., 1901-09-22

Mir. and Mrs. W. P. Pinckard and Miss Marie Pinckard left Wednesday for New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Catdrrh
OLD STORIES REToLD.
The Fourth Of July Accidents Were
Numerous But Not Serious.

Each succeeding Fourth of July has
its list of bandaged boys, and, in mum.
bers, the Fourth Of this year was moi
behind in the procession.
Hardin Hunter, son of DR.. and Mrs
j. NJ. Hunter, was painfully burned
about the face by a firecracker thrown
by companion, Finley Marshall.
Eugene Pearson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Pearson, had his face badly
burned by cannon cracker thrown by
another lad. His eyes we're badly
scorched.
Walter Sannebeck, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. @. Sannebeck, had his hand
painfully burned by firecracker.
Hardin Johnson was badly powder
burned on the face.
A fire cracker thrown in a pile Of
broken boxes and wood in the rear of
o. J. Mooers' market was responsible
for small blaze at O'Clock Thursday
evening. The blaze had spread to a
little engine house used In making sau-
sage before 1t was discovered. Prompt
work Of parties who we're attracted to
the scene extinguished the blaze before
II had done any great damage. 1t is
surprising that there were not more
fires during the Fourth, as everything
was as dry as tinder.
Richard Goodwin, son Of Col. and
Mrs. Goodwin, Of the Missouri
Military Academy, suffered a severe
burn on the face by the explosion Of
small cannon. His eye was quite
seriously burned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
killed on 4 shaftine.

Louis Roberds, 10 years OF age, Of
ll02 Porter avenue, East st. Louis,
formerly Of Audrain county, was
caught in the shafting Of a bolt
machine at the Republic Iron and
Steel Company's plant, EastSt. Louis,
Friday evening, June 2s, and dashed
to instant death. He was whirled
around the shafting until every bone
in his body was broken and both legs
were pulled of.
Victor Burhop, of GIG Trendley
avenue, another operative standing
near Roberds, made frantic lunge to
save his friend and then tainted.
Roberds screamed: Mother! Oh,
My God!" The engineer shut down
the machinery instantly, but it was all
over as quick as flash. Roberds'
mutilated body was diyested entirely
Of clothing; it fell to the floor, his
legs remaining in the rafters. Spec
tators to the horrible accident say
that Roberds ascended ladder to re-
place belt on a rapidly revolving pully
and in doing so his blouse became en-
tangled in The machinery and was
whirled violently against the beams
overhead with such force that his body
was reduced to pulp. The great
plant, employing l,20O men and boys,
Immediately suspended operation.
Several men in the bolt cutting de-
partment, where the accident occur
red, tainted. The services Of six ply
sicians were required to care for them.
Roberds was a general favorite in
the mills. His father, Louis Roberts,
operates the same machine on the
day shift. He was prostrated by his
boys tragic death. Roberds' body
was removed to the Damhoff Morgue,
where an inquest was held by Coroner
F. NJ. McCracken Saturday morning,
Deceased was born and reared In
Audrain county and moved to East
st. Louis 8 years ago with his parents
to learn the machenist trade.
The remains were buried in Cen
trolla Monday. He was well-known
all over western Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
ON A SMASHING TOUR.
Mrs. Nation Used Her Hatohet at
Charlottesville.

CRAwDFoRDsvnLE, IND, July o.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was the star at
traction at the Elk's Fourth of July
celebration here to-day. She made a
disconnected temperance address in
the morning, and as she finished the
platform broke down, precipitating
her ten feet to the ground, and in
jured her ankle. A man and child
was also injured.
In the evening Mrs. Nation took a
score of children and showed the
crowd how she would smash every sa-
loon. Each child was given a hatchet
and instructed by Mrs. Nation how to
use it. Drawing the children up in
line she told them of the evil wrought
by the saloons and the distress brought
upon children.
Observing one of the young smash
ers smoking pipe she grabbed it
from his mouth and smashed it with
her hatchet.
Then she and her children rushed
down upon nearby saloon and
smashed every bottle and poured out
the liquor.
There was no resistance, and she
said she had a notion to keep on until
every saloon was smashed. A big
crowd witnessed the smashing, and
the children enjoyed the work, Open
ing Of saloons on the Fourth was ille-
oal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
A Carolina Cavalier.

The Lothrop Publishing Company,
No. $50 Atlantic Ave, Boston, Mass,
publishes some of the most attractive
stories of the day. A book which is
attracting great deal of attention
now is: "a Carolina Cavalier by
George Cary Eggleston, and illustrat-
ed by G. d. Williams. This is stir
ring historical novel of the Carolinas
in the American Revolution, full Of
fire, plot and action. Tories and
patriots, war and adventure, love and
yalor crowd its pages, and hold the
readers attention from first to last.
Roger Alton, a young colonial,
hearing of the British invasion of the
colony, hurries home to take his part,
and becomes a partisan waPrier of the
Marion type. The story is stirring
romance of love and yalor, founded
on absolute happenings and certain
old papers OF the historic Rutledges
of Carolina. "As a love story" says
the Home Aduocate, Philadelphia, ga
Carolina Cavalier is sweet and true;
but as a patriotic novel it is grand
and inspiring"
This is a most popular book and is
sold by all booksellers; price, $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
LITTLE THINGS.

A good-by kiss is little thing,
With your hand on the door 10 go,
But II takes the venom out Of the
sting
OF thoughtless word or a cruel fling
That you made an hour ago.
A kiss Of greeting is sweet and rare
After the toll of the day,
And it smoothes the burrows plowed
by care,
The lines on the forehead you once
called fair,
In the years that have flown away.
'Tis little thing to say, "You are
kind;
] love you, my dear, leach night;
But it sends a thrill through the
heart, / find
For love is tender, as love is blind
AS we climb lifes rugged height.
We starye each other for loves caress;
We take, but we do not give;
1t seems so easy some souls to bless,
But we dole the love grudgingly, less
and less,
Till tits bitter and hard to live.
-EYehanOe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Whira Man Turned yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of M. A. Hogarty, of Lexing-
ton, KY, when they saw he was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes, and he suffered
terribly. His malady was Yellow
Jaundice. He was treated by the best
doctors, but without benefit Then
he was advised to try Electric Bitters,
the wonderful stomach and liver rem
edy, and he writes: "After taking
two bottles l was wholly cured" A
trial bottle proves its matchless
merit for all stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles. Only SOC. Sold by ]. F.
Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Jeff Cunningham,

From the Montgomery City Standard.
'Jeff" Cunningham got in Saturday
afternoon from wheat cutting on his
farm near Martinsburg. He had so
acres and he estimates the yield at
upwards Of 25 bushels per acre. Mr..
Cunningham thinks justly that be has
one Of the best farms in Audrain or
even in Montgomery county, and
points to this yield of excellent wheat
in a dry season to show what it will
produce. He says the grain is excel
lent will grade No. easily, and the
yield as stated above, makes 1t crop
of which 1t is easy to be proud. Mr..
Cunningham's farm is not only a fine
grain farm, but is well improved and
lays well, is also a fine grass and stock
farm. But, perhaps, one thing that
caused this fine yield of wheat was the
use Of Swift's Pure Bone Meal. Mr..
Cunningham has been selling this
meal for years, and claims that is the
best fertilizer for this fine prairie
land that has been offered in this
market. He uses it and has no hesi-
fancy in recommending 1t to all who
use fertilizers, as the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
HON. M. R. K. B1GGs.
Our State Senator for Champ Clark for
United States Senator.
From the Louisiana cAlo.l Times.

FARBER, May 81, 19O1.-Yours OF
May Is came duly to hand and con.
tents noted.
In regard to election of United
States Senator. My people seem with
myself, to think primary preferable
to a convention, which frequently
does not express or reflect the wishes
Of the people. ] am in favor Of trust
ing the people always and have the
most implicit confidence in their
Judgment.
/ will not be a candidate again for
reelection. According to previous
agreement Lincoln county will be en-
titled to the next Senator. Who will
be her candidate cannot tell. She
has many good and tried men.
In regard to United States Senator,
my constituents favor Hon. Champ
Clark. Your truly,
M. r. X. BIees, 1lth Dist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
White.Elliott.

Thomas M. White, of Montgomery
City, and Miss Rosa Elliott, of Dan
vile, Montgomery county, were mar.
ried in the Ringo Hotel parlors in this
city at S:l5 o'clock Wednesday even.
ing by Rev. W. L. Carr, pastor of the
Montgomery City Christian Church.
The couple left on a night train fol
Oklahoma City, Ok, where Mr.. White
will engage in the real estate business,
The groom was formerly a teacher
in the Montgomery City Public
Schools and is an excellent young
man.
The bride, who is daughter of ex
Judge Elliott, of the Montgomery
County Court, is a young lady of ex
cellent family connection and is a
thoroughly sweet and amiable woman.
Among those who witnessed the GER
emony we're; Mrs. VIM. Lesh, Mrs.
A. W. Newman, Mr.. and Mrs. Norris,
J. Hampton and Rhodes Clay, all Of
this city.
The LEDGER extends congratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-The state
ment Of the public debt just issued
shows that at the close of the fiscal
year, June 30, 1901, the debt, less cash
in the treasury, amounted to l,044, 7S9-
l20,a decrease during June Of sl7,737,-
374.
The decrease is accounted for in the
main by an increase in the cash on
hand. The debt is recapltulated as
follows: Interest-bearing debt, $685.
l4l, ,O4O; debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, sl,4l5,62O; debt
bearing no interest, 1888, ,Ol5, ,5s4; total,
81. 37I, ,572, ,244.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
The Rivsrsids Institute.

Owing to the almost unprecedented
condition OF things from the protract-
ed heat, drouth and lack Of water for
man and beast, the Executive Com
mittee has suspended the time Of
meeting for the summer Institute,
which was called for July o, at Pleas
ant Plains Church, near Vandalla.
The published plans and arrangements
for the Institute win all remain intact.
The committee simply suspends the
time of meeting subject to be rean-
nounced at any time.
R. S. DUNCAN,
Chairman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11


REFERRING TO the celebration OF
Missouri Day at the Buffalo Exhibit
tion the Buffalo Times referring to
g. G. Bell, Missouri's Commissioner Of
Agriculture, who is doing much for
grand old Missouri, says: "Bell, Mis-
bouri Commissioner to the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition, was perhaps the hap
piest man on the grounds to-day. He
has charge of the horticulture exhibit
and to-day offered a display of Mis-
souri apples that made the Missou-
rians proud Of their State. Mr.. Bell
made visit TO the central and SOUTH
west portions of his State to secure
early apples for his department. He
secured a quantity Of Early Harvest
and Duchess varieties, and they are TO
be seen to-day for the first time, his
strawberry exhibit captured the
premium. The dry weather is Affect
ing the apple crop slightly, says Mr..
Bell, and may handicap him to some
extent In his effort to land Missouri
the winner Of the premium In the
apple display. He thinks, however,
with fair season henceforth that the
Land of the Big Red Apple viii dem
onstrate to the world that it has no
superior, In connection with the
grape display, / am preparing a per-
manent exhibit said Commissioner
Bell. Il want to show the products Of
the grape, and also a variety Of wine
casks kegs and bottles. l expect to
have also a pickel display and an ex-
hibit Of dried fruits. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Naafoef fo 3 SkeEefon.

L. J.. Powell, near Chillicothe, re-
ported the killing of a big rattler,
which his son, John 3. put to death
recently. Mr.. Powell, his son and
several others we're running a binder
on Mr.. Powell's farm. They after
wards learned that the rattler was
within eight feet of them while they
we're putting the binder together.
They had gone around once when they
found the snake, tightly coiled and
ready TO strike. John Z. jumped off
the machine and killed the snake with
an iron bar. The snake was curiosity
in the way Of size. 1t was as large in
the middle as nine inch stove pipe,
which would make it almost 80 inches
in circumference. 1t had twelve
rattles and button and was four feet
nine inches long without the rattles.
After the rattles had been removed
the snake was allowed to lie in the
field, where it was seen by the curious
residents Of the mounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-07-11
Nervous Depression.

The month Of July is peculiarly the
month Of nervous diseases, especially
nervous prostration and other depressed
states Of the nervous system. People
who are at all inclined to be nervous or
suffer from weak knerves find this month
especially trying. Sultry heat and
electrical disturbances Of the atmos-
phere is probably the cause OF this.
Inyalids need to be particularly care
full during the month of July to fortify
the enervoussystem by the use Of Peruna.