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and even to the stomach and intes-

and even to the stomach and intes- tines.
 Catarrh is essentially a disease of the mucous membrane the local symptoms being a profuse discharge of mucous, stoppage of the nostris, irritation in throat, causing coughing, sneezing, gagging and frequent clearings of the throat and head.
 The usual treatment by local douches, snuffs, salves, etc., often gives temporary relief. but anything like cure can only be obtained by a treatment which re- moves the catarrhal taint from the blood md the disappearance of the inf1amma- ton from the mucous surfaces.
 A new remedy which meets these re- quirements and which so far has been remarkably successful in curing catarrh Is Stuarts Catarrh Tablets.
 These tablets act upon the blood and mucous membrane only. They can hardy be called a secret patent medicine as they are composed of such valuable remedies as Sanguinaria, Hydrastin, Eucalyptol and similar cleansing anti septics which cure by eliminating from the blood and mucous surfaces the ca- taarhal poison.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are large. pleasant tasting lozenges taken internally, allowing them to dissolve slowly in the mouth, in this way they reach the throat, fauCeS ana the entlre alllmenIdTy canal.
 If desired they may also be dissolved in water and used as a douche, in addition to the internal use, but 1t Is not all neces- sary to use a douche; few of them dis solved in the mouth daily will be suf- ficient However, when there Is much stoppage of the nose, a douche made from these tablets will give immediate relief. but the regular daily use internally of these tablets will cure the whole ca- tarrhal trouble without resorting to the inconvenience of a douche.
 Dr. Bement states that the internal treatment for catarrh Is rapidly taking the place of the old plan of touching, and local application and further says that probaly the best and certainly the safest remedy at present on the market is Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, as no secret is made of their composition and all the really efficient remedies for catarrh are contained in this tablet"
 Druggists sell Stuarts Catarrh Tablets at 50 cents for full sized packages. Ask your druggist and If he Is honest he will tell you there Is no safer more pal atable. more efficient and convenient remedy on the market.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
WHY THE CONSTITUTION
 SHOULD BE RATIFIED,

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 While there Is No much discussion go- ing on relative to the ratification or non- ratification of the proposed new consti- tuition for Alabama, a vote on which is soon to be had, I tlesire, with your kind permission, to set cut numerically and In succinct form, few of the req sons why, in my opinion, the proposed constitution should be ratified.
 1 set out the reasons in the order of their importance as they appear to my mind, and as it seems to me they should appear to the minds of all those familiar with the history of the southern people, and especially to the older citizens of Alabama and their descendants.
 The proposed constitution differs from the old one and should be ratified be- cause
 l. It disfranchises practically all ne- groes. '
 2. It does not disfranchise any white man who wishes to vote, excepting those who have been convicted of crime
 8. It reduces the stat tax from 75 cents to 65 cents on the hundred dollars
 4. It establishes free public schools on permanent basis, and provides suf- ficient revenue to enable children in Ala bama to obtain a good elementary edu- cation.
 s. It provides for the funding of the bonded debt of the state (the legacy of carpetbag, scalawag and negro misrule), which amounts in round numbers to s. 100000, and which will mature in a few years, thereby saving much money to the state and people
 6. It prohibits the passage of so many unnecessary local laws, to which at least four-f1fths of the time of the Legisla- ture Is devoted, thus saving the money of the people, and in measure correc1- ing a great and growing evil in the law.
 '. It declares distinctly who would be Governor in case of the death of the Governor-elect and makes the succession to that important office clear.
 8. It provides for the converting of the Legislature once every four, instead of two, years, thereby saving much nancy to the state.
 g. It provides for the holding of federal and state elections at the same time; a great saving to the state, to say nothing of the moral effect.
 10. It provides system of registra- ton much better than that now in vogue and provides for the government of the state by white men, without the neces- sity of resorting to fraud.
 Il. The proposed constitution was framed by the chosen representatives of the people of Alabama in convention as- sembled, according to law, and Is the production of men of the highest intel ligence, and widest discernment and hon. esty, and should without doubt be rati- fled by the people.
 RICHARD L. WILLIAMS.
 Birmingham, Nov. 2, 1901.
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KENTUCKY FORECAST.
Another Democratic Senator Will Prob
 ably Be Elected.

Louisville, November 2.-Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 5. throughout Kentucky for members of the General Assembly, which will elect a successor to United States Senator Will liam J. Deboe for the term beginning March 4. 1908; for county offices and for municipal offices in cities of the. first, second and third classes.
 In Louisville the Democratic candidate for Mayor is Charles F. Grainger and the Republican candidate John A. Strat- ton. The present Mayor is Democrat. The present State Senate stands: Demo- cratic, 26 Republicans. 12.
 Half of these eight Democrats and eleven Republicans hold over. Of the nineteen Senators whose terms expire, seventeen were elected as Democrats. Of the nineteen Senators to be elected the Democrats claim they will certainly elect fourteen. The Repub.lcans claim six certainties and perhaps eight. The
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before the Mexican claims commission, which allowed the claim. But since that date, although the award was passed by the Mexican government. there have been no further payment of interest. and the present purpose Is to press for a settlement of this interest
 Negotiations have been going on in a way between Washington and Mexico for some time but there have been on ex- changes of recent date. The Mexican government has not shown any disposi- tion to avoid settlement, but basis it's failure so far to pay interest upon the broad ground that award by the Mexican claim commission to the claimants of a sum nearly aggregating $l,00O000 acted legally as a settlement In full.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
BOOK RENTAL PLAN. Current Fiction Within the Reach of Everybody at Dewberry's.

The plan of renting books for a small Tee Is popular in the larger cities. As a rule one reads a new book once only and throws 1t aside. Very few of current fiction are desired as library books. and II they can be read for small fee surely It Is economical. Seeing this need, Dew perry and Sons, booksellers, 2029 Second avenue Uhe Dewberry corner) have adopted the plan of renting books--any of the late popular works at 25 cents for len days, thereby giving ample time for the reading of an ordinary book.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
Selling Oysters on the Sidewalks.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Will any one of our city fathers be good enough to cite me to any other city as cosmopolitan as ours in this grand and glorious republic which licenses the sale of oysters on the sidewalks, to be con taminated with dust and microbes?
 It is supposed the citizens pay street tax for the purpose of walking on the thoroughfares, but not to have fish and oysters thrust at him. laden with disease producing particles floating in our dust laden streets EUGENE J. JACORS
 Manager of Jacobs Pharmacy
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
CAMPAIGN WAS QUIET.
A Light Vote Will Be Rolled for Sec
 retary and Treasurer.

Jackson, Miss, November 2.-The cam paign for state treasurer and secrets, V of state closed tonight The election will be to fill vacancies in the treasurer's s office on account of the resignation of Treasurer Stowers, and in the secretary of states office because of the death of J. l.. Powers.
 The candidates are ail Democratic, and the campaign has been roua rrahly quiet It Is thought that tho vote poled will be one-third of the avernge,
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me Holloway trio of high-wire acro- bats have created sensation with Ring ling Brothers Circus. These clever ner- formers execute acrobatic feats in mid ar that other acrobats hesitate to per- form upon the ground. It is the only act or the kind ever seen in the United States.
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present House stands Democrats, 60; Re- publicans. 40. No meber of the House holds over.
 Senator Deboe is the only announced Republican candidate for Senator. There are four Democratic candidates, ex-Gov. James B. McCreary Charles K Wheeler, present Congressman from the First dis trict; David H. Smith. present Congress- man from the Fourth district and Judge James F. Cantrili the circuit judge be- fore whom the men charged with com plicity in the assassination of GoebeI have been tried. On joint ballot the General Assembly now stands eighty-six Democrats to f1fty-two Republicans, a Democratic majority of thirty-four.
 Albert Crandall, who creates furore or merriment by performing a burlesoue somersault riding act upon the back of a mule, Is one of Ringing Brothers strilS- ing equestrian features
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By Frank V. Evans
 Thirty cents of the sixty-five cents collected for taxes by the State is to be devoted to the public schools of Alabama under the new constitution. Thus nearly one-half of your entire State tax is re- turned to you for the education of your
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MT. Weissner takes pleasure in an- nouncing that he will open a school for dancing (physical culture). on South Highlands, November 5, 3:3O D. m. to 5:sO D. m. at Mir. Taylor's gymnasium hail.
 2l5 South Nineteenth street. Regular class days Tuesday. s:S0 to 5:so. and Saturday morning, to Il a. m.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
THE GlRl. FR0M MAXIM'S

Direction of JULIUS CAIN.
 Don't say a word, but just go and laugh your head off at her mad pranks. ITS BIGCAST WILL BE SEEN HERE Night prices, z5c to $1.
 Fifty Cents buys best seat at matinee.
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A Daily Nuisance.
A Simple Remedy Which Will Inter
 est Catarrh Sufferers.

In It's earlier stages catarrh is more of a nuisance than menace to the general health, but sooner or later, the disease extends to the throat, bronchial tubes
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

Bank failures some times prove mon strously disastrous. and the greatest blow comes not so terribly against the stock holders and officials who are generally able to withstand the shock, but against innocent and unprotected depositors, who are some tim es widows and orphans. The new constitution of Alabama will protect these; for under it's provision all private banks are to be regularly examined by public accountants. Verify the new con- stitution was framed for the protection of the people.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

Sl6O0, 5 room house and 5 acres, fronts car line near Ensley. Eborn & Jones.
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FOR SALE-3OO East Bir. mlngham lots, part or all, Bargain. Eborn & Jones, ll6 N. 2lst St.
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JEFFERSON THEATRR
MONDAY (MnVEMpEQ 4 p E
Raraaln pay MatInee .Tuesday

Contains more ingenious and laugh able situations than any Farce ever produced.
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Floor Paint--Johnston & Walter Paint Co.
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The white working men of Alabama are the bone and sinew of the State They are intelligent, industrious and patriotic They understand and appreciate the value and importance of good government and glory in white supremacy. Any effort on the part of the anti-ratificationists to kindle or arouse prejudice in their minds by calamity howl against the new con stitution will pass by them as an idle wind. These men generally think for themselves. Sometimes they differ with employers In the matter of compensation for labor; strikes have occurred and workshops closed for season, but these workingmen are never out of honest en- ployment for six months in the year. To fulfill obligations to those dependent upon them they always find something honor- able for their willing hands to do-even though it may not be in their regular line of employment This intelligent class of our citizenship will not allow the op- ponents of the new constitution to place them in the category of tramps and vagrants, and they know full well that 1t Is this latter class that shall not vote under the educational clause of the new constitution
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The constitution of 1875 was not made by white men exclusively. In the conven- ton which framed it there was a sprink- ling of black-a remnant of the recon struction days, when political marplots carpet-baggers, scalawags and ignorant negroes held the reins of government and oppressed the people of Alabama. The new constitution was framed by intelli- gent representative white men selected by white men, to frame an instrument for white people, and for the future strength and glory of the State.
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children. Thoughtful men who appreci- ate the importance of education for their own children and for the poor children of the State will rejoice in this binding feature of our new organic law.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

The new constitution of Alabama places the same restrictions and safe guards around primary elections as gen eral elections, and under it's provisions the white man will rule for all time to come in this State.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

The office of circuit solicitor is one of the most important in this State. Under the present constitution the selection of these is in the hands of the General As sembly. As the people are deeply inter-. ested the tnew constitution says they shall choose directly who shall thus serve them. The new constitution made by the people is for the people.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

If the intelligent voter will take time to examine the printed volume containig the acts of the last General Assembly of Ala bama he will find most peculiarly shap- ed book. So thick as to take away from 1t the appearance of modern publica- tion. This is not the fault of the pub fisher, but the fault lies with the consti- tuition of 1875, which permitted a legisla- tive body to spend day after day at enormous public expense in passing local and private bills for the sole benefit of certain localities and individuals The new constitution relieves future Legisla- lures of this work and cuts down time and expense accordingly.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
THE NEW AND THE
 OLD CONSTITUTIONS

Birmingham, Nov. 2, 1901.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-04
CHAPTER III.

Richard Somers reentered the Office
OF DIR. Brodnar as the clock was strik-
ing ten. He was in full evening dress
upon his lapel. As he stood drawing
on his gloves Brodnar regarded him
with silent admiration. The straight
military figure OF good height looked
taller than IL had. There was no sug-
gestion OF heaviness at any point, but
behind the perfect lines lay, as he
knew. an amount of strength and
nervous force that would with refrain
ing rank their owner among the ath-
letes. But fine as was the framework OF
the man and his physical development,
there was in the face, Swallowed Mt the
moment by broad, housekeeping
lashes and mustache, patrician ele-
gance. native refinement and innate
nobility that commanded undivided
attention. The slightly aquiline fea-
lures were softened by arched and
evenly matched brows and an express
sion indescribable by any other term
than that invented by Paris friend
the Somers smile" One never APP
preciated the value of that smile un-
III in some moment OF emotion the
face which wore IL grew white and
straight, and the level gaze of the
man was encountered. Above a white.
inclined forehead hair almost black
lay In waves, but so closely as TO leave
visible the outlines OF the splendid
head. Such was Richard Somers Mt
2s, a man rayed over by women, en-
We'd by men, known 10 but few.
at Is better this way" he was say
ing OF himself; "a man owes something
10 his family aud his bride In the mat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-04

ter Of dress, even though he IL not 70
see or be seen. And he owes great
deal to himself. BY the way. as
sumed that l am not TO be seen--how-
ever, is that one Of the questions must
not ask?"
"Your face is not to be seen, Dick
except in the dark-dimly. But / am
glad, nevertheless, that you selected
your dress suit; il does seem more in
taste. BY the way-speaking Of Ray
mond Holbin-DiclS, have you forgot-
ten that he dated from this state in the
army? God knows where he was
born. see him occasionally in Rich
mond, and" - Brodnar paused and
looked curiously on his companion
shave you ever been told that there is
something not unlike in your personal
appearance? Don't be offended. old
fellow, but, between you and me, there
isn't more unprincipled rascal un-
hung" Somer's face flushed once and
the smile left it. He replied with some
constraint:
81 did not know that he ever favored
Richmond with his presence. / did
know. however. that he once lived in
this state. His was a presidential APP
pointment. His mother years ago
welded considerable influence around
Washington, especially among sena-
tors. AS TO the likeness, ii has been
commented on before, and once
fought boy at school for discovering
the fact. Does he make Richmond his
homer"
"Of late, yes. But see that you are
annoyed. My dear fellow, very ugly
people may resemble very handsome
ones. Shall we start?"
IL am ready"
ITO BE Contlnued.l
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-04
GOOD ADVERTISING.
plished by nm OId-Time Musical
Club of Boston.

In the days when advertising was
not colossal business, as it is now,
the Mendelssohn Quintette club of
Boston engaged Mr.. ID. II. Elliot,
Georgian and an ex-confederate Off
Ger, as advance agent. He entered
into the business with dash and aban-
don, and some Of his schemes were
delightfully."- calculated to draw the
public eye. Says Thomas Ryan, in his
"Recollections of an Old Musician"
We made little trip to Niagara
Falls, and gave two concerts. Imme-
diately after crossing the bridge over
the rapids TO Goat island, there used
to be a small paper-mill on the right
hand side, the walls of which were
built directly on the edge of the wild,
rushing waters. Elliot went into the
Office Of the paper-mill, and asked IL
they had any objection TO his putting
up poster on the walls Of the mill
over the rapids. They laughed de
risively, and answered: $50 aheadl"
We were using, as advertising mate
rial at that time, n long. SNOWY
streamer, which bore, in black letters
shaded by red on white ground:
"Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Bos-
ton" 1t was stunning thing. II
could be read a long distance away.
Elliot borrowed n skiff, put all his
FASTING materials into it, hired some
Trustworthy men to help, and got the
skiff across the bridge and into the
water. He then boarded IL, with one
man to help, and his other assistants
on shore paid out n long rope TO
which the boat was attached until
IL reached the wall. There he pasted
up every letter, and returned TO land
in safety.
II was wild and dangerous thing
to do, but II paid. The poster could
easily he read at the old Grand Trunk
railway bridge two miles distant, and
all along the Canada shore. Every
body went TO sec II, and II excited no
end of remark. Our point was
gained; and ms for the poster, It
stayed on the wall for two years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-04

late, but il doesn't follow that never
reach the point OF high tension. Nor
does IL follows that am n cold blooded
friend. A little sluggish blood some
times saves friendship. Sit down and
tell me all about it,"
"And that is just what / may not
do" Somers studied the gloomy face
n moment in silence.
you may at least tell me what you
would have me do, Frank"
81 would have YOU come here to-
night, let me blindfold you, take you to
a certain room in this city have per-
formed over you ceremony which will
unite you TO perfectly honorable
woman, leave you there with her until
dawn, when shall bring you away. |
would have you ask me no question
now or hereafter touching this mat
ter; have you regard this woman to-
night az a holy charge and treat her
with the reverence and respect you
should yield TO your dead sister; and
never from this moment until the day
comes when / may release you and
that may be near or far-would have
you seek to discover her name or place
OF living. by. your marriage contract
you obtain no rights whatever over the
woman or her property assure you
she will claim nothing OF you-and
when the time comes for her 10 ask an
honorable divorce Mt your hands
mere matter OF few years, think
you are TO grant IL openly and freely.
More than this / may not tell you"
Somers had leaned forward upon
the table and was looking with deep
interest into the speakers face.
ut sounds like an Elizabethan ro-
nance, or chapter from Don Caesar
de Bazan.' / am approaching par
And then he added gravely; "You
have not forgotten that my mother
and yours were somehow cousins,
and"
II have not. Nor have / forgotten
that friends name and honor are
sacred whether he Is or Is not OF
kindred blood. And have not for
gotten that the woman herself--this
woman OF whom I speak-confers an
honor with her blind trust. There
has been my chief difficulty, Dick.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-04
MODEL MUNICIPALITY.
Dusseldorf, Prussia and Its Emcienf
Management by the lows
Council.

In Prussia the towns present a spec.
tacle of autonomy and freedom from
bureaucratic influence which may well
excite our envy. The town council Of
Dusseldorf, for instance, extends its
authority over far wider sphere than
any corresponding body in England
says the London Daily News. The
town council is at once town council,
school board and poor law authority.
The extent OF it's activity is wonder
full. Waterworks, gas, electric light.
ing, electric tramways, docks and har-
bors. slaughter houses. ice manufac-
tories, cattle markets, cemeteries, art
museums. theater. opera house, con.
cert halls, hospitals and orphanages
are among the many enterprises OF
the municipality. II Is not necessary
to promote bills in parliament What
the council thinks good for the town is
carried out without delay. There are
no vexatious inquiries and in most
eases no veto exercised by government
departments. IL will interest our
readers 10 learn that loans as a rule
are borrowed for 100 years and that
the capital invested in some OF the
working class dwellings is spread over
a still longer period. The factories in
Dusseldorf are distributed round tho
suburbs. People passing through the
central part OF the town would never
suspect their presence. Working pco-
pie. therefore, IL will be seen. pass out
ward TO their work and return into the
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