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vorite ring off his finger, he concealed it in a piece of bread and sureptitiousy conveyed the bread to her and awaited developments. A few moments later he was delighted to see the ring on one of the Princess fingers, and knew that his strange offer had been accepted.
 lover whose story was unfortunately unfolded some time ago in court of law chose very novel and poetic method of popping the question. One day he in- vited the young lady of his choice to &C., company him on tour of his garden, that he might show her a Curious freak of nature" Leading her to a bed of cress, her eyes fell on these words out lined In the green of the cress; "I Love You" The girl was naturally covered with bushes and confusion at this sud den and unexpected declaration, and the lover took such advantage of the psychi- cal moment that, when the lovers re- turned to the house, their happiness showed conclusively that the horticulture had not been in vain.
 A lover who thought to make music the medium of his proposal did not meet with equal success. Seizing an opportune moment when he was alone with his lady love, he sat down to the piano and began to play Adams ''Wilt Thou Be Miner" looking at her in such a way as to leave no doubt that he intended the question to be personal.
 At the conclusion of the song he invit- ed the girl to sing to him, whereupon she qaf nd Siyt spirit that her answer must have been conclusive even to the densest or most sanguine lover.
 An excellent example of the peremp- tory proposal is that of Sir Pitt Crawley of Rebecca Sharp. 'I tell you I want you" said Sir Pitt. ''Will you come, yes or no?' q darn't," Becky said, seemingly in great agitation. 'I say again I want you!" Sir Pitt said, humping the table. q can't get on without you. All my accounts have got muddled without you. You must come back. Do come back" Come as what, sir?" Rebecca gasped out. Come as Lady Crawley, if you like"
 They say there's going to be a we'd ding in t parish next month" blurted out rustic Yorkshireman to a maid, af- ter they had been sitting in solemn sl- ence side by side for what must have seemed an eternity. Nay, thou doesn't say so2' she answered, pricking up her ears. I've heard nowt ont. What's his names?'' They say it's Jack Clapham." the rustic lover hazarded, mentioning his own name. And who's t lass?" the girl snapped out, in suspicion.
 Why she's gotten t same name as thee, ;Bess," he ventured Will to come and see it?'' Yes. I'll come. Jack" she answered, with a quick flash and a sly
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 Consultations at office or by mail in- yited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who cam
 No written prescriptions-I furnish all medicines.
 Ouestion blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 DR DOZIER is a graduate in every hranch of medical and surgical scfence has twenty-five years experience. a na. .torai reputation, and is endorsed bv tha n,ee. national banks and thousands os ,atrons as the most expert and reliah3a specialist in the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier ,s endorsed by the press and people of ev. erv section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot edd anything to the reputation Dr. O n Dozier has already acquired in the iins of his profession, but we know him to he a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes fo those needing his services
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession. can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
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.oMAANN: n...,
 w and SOCIETY
How Some Men Propose.

There is no royal road to proposals ,' and the man who carefully arranges the precise conditions and method of pop ping the crucial question:" and rehearses the very words in which he will put his fate to the test is very likely to find his painfully erected fabric topple to the ground, while he blurts out his question under conditions which In a sane moment would appear ridiculous.
 There Is more truth, for example, than fiction in the following account of a pro- posal taken from a well known novel: When Dick, leaning against the pig-sty, had suddenly felt himself compelled, he knew not why, to abruptly interrupt a discussion on the culture of tomatoes with the utterly inconsistent inquiry, Daisy, will you be my wife?' Daisy, keeping her eyes steadily fixed the while on an elderly porker simply answered, Yes, Dick p
 Could any environment be more unro- mantle or any moment seemingly less op- perfume? And yet Dick achieved his ob- ject as promptly and successfully as If he had proposed while floating on an Italian lake, under the glorious eye of the moon," and to an accompaniment Of music floating gently over the waters.
 The ways of proposing will always diff fer as widely as the natures of proposers, from the curt but quite sufficient "Barkis Is willing" to the letter of twenty closely written pages produced a short time ago in the under sheriff's court, in which a lover, after ranging eloquently over a va riety of subjects from the South African war to the state of the weather, could not screw up his courage to the fatal question until he had concluded his let ter. Then it was all blurted out in this postscript, Twill you be my wife?'
 Even royal personages find their cour- age oozing out of their boots when the critical moment comes. A story Is told of Czar Nicholas of Russia (grandfather of the present Emperor), who despaired of ever being able to summon up the nec- essary courage to propose to the lady whom he wished to make Czarina.
 At last one day, when they were dining at the same table, happy solution of the difficulty occurred to him. Taking fa-
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AMUSEM EN IS.
EuoenIe Blair.

Tonight at the Jefferson Theatre, Eu- genie Blair will be seen for the first time in her new play, Peg Wofflngton.' It is claimed that for this production the man agement has spared neither pains nor ex- pense. The scenery every piece of which is new, was designed and executed by Rehn. The costumes are the work of Van Horne and Dazian, while even the shoes, with their glistening silver buckles were contracted for by Azzimonu.
 Those who are familiar with Charles Reade's novel can well imagine the sem sations which await them in the portrayal of the characters of Peg, MT. Vane' James Triplet, Mabel vane, and all the other personages depicted in the story; while to all it gives an insight into the condfSon of the stage and drama in the days when Colley Cibber, the poet-lau- reate, was one of the chief playwrights and gave it such fine" versions of Shakespeare.
 As presented by Miss Blair, the play deals, as a matter of course. with the story of Ernest Vane's love for the beau tiful and sensible Peg Wellington, but 1t includes all of the incidents connected with Pegs discovery of the family of tho starving Triplet, the peculiarly charming manner in which she relieves their wants and the ludicrously funny incident of the portrait that so disconcerts the critics of the unfortunate artist Tnplet. While the book Is followed almost in Its entire ty, yet the dramat1st gives a Peg Wolf ington with vastly more heart and feel ing than Charles Reade assigned to this character. as the great novelist remained too true to his art in wishing to portray his heroine as she was in life.
 Miss Blair's choice of Peg as a role to create WIS a good one. as she is fitted for the part, and her personality har- monizes with the description given by the novelist.
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Notes and Personals.

Yesterday was the most quiet day of the year in the social world. Where otherwise the bright sunshine and bracing atmosphere would have crowded the links and brought gay little gatherings to the club. society felt the pail that hung over the country, and there was no at tempt to break the gloom. The links were deserted all day and the club piazzas were desolate looking. Every where was there an evidence of deep sympathy for the nations sorrow.
 Mrs Irwin of Mobile is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. A. A. Clisby.
 Miss Alice Graham has returned to the Woman's College in Baltimore
 Miss Annie Williams is in New York.
 The marriage of Dr. Porter King Tait of Camden, Ala, and Mrs. Daisy B. Bur ney took place yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the residence of MT. s. M Hanby in Huntsville avenue. The wed- ding was witnessed only by immediate relatives of the couple. Mrs Tait is a
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Int. Treasury Department,
 Of6ice of Comptroller of the Currency,
 Washington, D. C., Sept. 12 1901.
 Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre- scented to the undersigned, 1t has been made to appear that ''The First National Bank of Ensley," in the City of Ensley dn the County of Jefferson and State of Alabama, has complied with all the pro- visions of the statutes of the United States required to be compiled with be- fore an association shall be authorized to commence the business of banking.
 Now, therefore. l, Charles c. Dawes Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that '"The First National Bank of Ensley," in the City of Ensley, in the County of Jefferson and State of Ala bama, is authorized to commence the business of banking as provided in sec taon ffty-one hundred and slxty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States. In testimony hereof witness my hand and seal of office this twelfth day of Sep tember, 1901.
 (Sea) CHARLES G. DAWES,
 No. 5s62 Comptroller of the Currency. 9-20-60t
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--- ---- HELP WANTEp-MALE.

WANTED-At $3.50 per day, on the Pa cific coast, machine blacksmlths capable of handling work with steam hammers; also, boilermakers of experience wanted at same wages; fare will be refunded at expiration of four months for sat isfactory services. Apply BOX Forty care Are-Herald. 9-17-7t $3OOo-7-room house and lot, 11th ave, South Eborn & Jones.
 CANyASSERS WANTED for Life and Distinguished Services of William Mo Kinley,' by Murat Halstead, Chauncey Depew, c. H. Grosvenor, A. J. Munson and others: big book; 500 pages; profuse- ly illustrated; art memorial edition only $1 lowest in price; best seller; big gest commissions; enclose 2-cent stamps for postage on free outfit. Stand ard Pub. House, Dept. D, Chicago.
 9-19-3t
 $50 Bach Today = Several choicest lots, corners. Ensley Heights, facing Fair Grounds. Eborn & Jones'
 WANTED-A number of competent ma chinists and pattern makers by one of the leading iron works on the Pacific coast; steady employment at $3.50 per day; fare refunded in short period for satisfactory services; an excellent chance for skilled mechanics Add '' Knoll" care Age-Herald. g. $11oo-A sacrifice today; 5ox140; chr .: North Highlands; ? houses. Eborn & Jones.
 wANTED-Man servant at once. Apply 1909 South 18th st 9-2o-tf
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Richmond In Mourning.

Richmond. Va, September 19.-All Rich mond was in mourning today for Presi- dent Mckinley. Public and private busi- ness was suspended and the Capitol and city hall draped, and four memorial serv- Ices were held. hundreds being turned away. The constitutional convention heard eloquent eulogdes by Governor Ty- Ter and members of the convention and others, with favorite hymns interspersed and national artillery salute as a pre- Jude.
 At Centenary Church the different de- nominations united tn a religious service, supplemented by addresses by well-knogn ministers.
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The Gay MT. Goldstein.

At the Jefferson theater tomorrow mati- nee and night the new play, ''The Gay MT. Goldstein' will be seen for the first time. The title indicates to certain ex- tent the idea of the play. Goldstein Is sporty; Mrs Goldstein is close and has the money. Goldstein gets into many complications trying to obtain the where withal to gratify his expensive tastes. The play, however. is said to be on a higher order than those usually depicting Jewish personages. It is said that the play Is a complete success. It would cer- tainly have to be a pretty bad play that such people as Mary Hampton. Thos. j. Keogh and George c. Boniface, Jr., could not make pleasing.
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DRAMATIC DEATH.
An Old Soldier Blew Taps and Then
 Expired.

Milwaukee, Wis, September 19.-John Humphrey. veteran at the National Soldiers Home in this city. met a dramatic death today. Humphrey at tended memorial services for the late President, and at the conclusion blew taps with his bugle. He thereupon retired to his quarter and expired within a few minutes. Humphrey complained yester- day of being i'll. but refused to go to the hospital. T must live one more day" he said and when the veterans assembled for memorial service he was still i'll. It seem ed that his last wish was to participate In the tribute to the dead President, and his desire being granted he was not will Ing to give up.
 Humphrey was a veteran of Company H, Ninth infantry, and came from Apple ten Wis.
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sister of MT. c. M Billheimer the city passenger agent of the Frisco system
 Dr. Tait is assistant physician at the Coalburg prison. He is from Georgia and is prominently connected in that State Both have many friends in Birmingham who will extend cordial congratulations.
 The engagement of Capt. Charles l.. Ledbetter and Miss Florence H. Neale has been announced. The marriage will take place October g at the home of Miss Neale in Richmond, Va
 Captain Ledbetter is in command of Company K. Alabama National Guard. and is widely known throughout the city and State. Miss Neale has been connect ed with the Pollock-Stephens Institute for several terms
 Miss Maude Wilson of Hartselle Ala, is visiting Miss Pearl Yielding on the North Highlands.
 D. Henson of East Lake, have returned from visit to Cleveland. Buffalo and Toronto.
 Mrs. E. J. McCrossin has returned home after a several weeks stay at Eastern re- sorts. She has placed her daughter, Miss Florence, in the Visitation Convent, Georgetown, D. c. The lady board of managers of Hillman hospital will meet at the hospital at 1C o'clock Saturday morning.  Mrs. Nixon, Miss Margaret Nixon and Miss Kathleen Nixon are at Tate Springs, where they will remain for perhaps a fortnight.
 Miss Annie Reid has returned to Bir- mingham after an absence of six weeks.
 Mrs Jno. B. Reid and Miss Emma T. Reid left yesterday morning for Char lotte, N. C., and other points
 Before warm weather prostrates you. take Hoods Sarsaparilla- It will do you good.
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Boyle Stock c, my

"The Magistrate" which Is the bill at the Auditorium this week, still continues to draw good houses and the second weeks business of the Boyle Company bids fair to eclipse the first Next week David Belasco's delightful comedy drama. May Blossom will be presented As a special vaudeville feature Golette's train ed monkeys will be seen every night Frank Bowman, the Magician" Is also In the vaudeville bill. Tonight, tomorrow matinee and night will be the last per- formance of '-The Magistrate"
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Business Suspended Everywhere.

Memphis, Tenn, September 19.-Re- ports received by the Associated Press from many cities and towns in Texas, Arkansas. Tennessee and Mississippi say that memorial services in honor of Presi- dent Mckinley were held and that busi- ness generally was suspended throughout the day. Nearly all Southern railroads paid tribute to the dead statesman by or dering a cessation of work at the time appointed for the funeral Trains were brought to a standstill for five minutes and the bells of the engines were tolled
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SITUATION WANTED.

A WHITE MAN 50 years old wants work in hotel kitchen or in restaurant; he Is A good cook Address 26z St. John, care Age Herald. 9-2o-zt s16O0 Today-5-room house, 20 lots 50xl4O each; fronts car line. Eborn & Jones' ENGINEER wants position; high class: uses and expert with indicator; will ac- cept responsible position; wants to come south for fanily's health. Address En- gineer, 2107 Sd ave.
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Drink Lemp's Beer. THE BIRMINGHAM SAW.
 INGS BANK

will be open on Saturdays from 6 to 8 p. m. for the re- ceipt of deposits. This is for the accommodation of the
 working people who are un-
 able to do their banking dur ing regular banking hours. 4 per cent. paid on savings deposits, and amounts of @l and upwards may be receiv- ed. Location-l023 1st Ave.
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NEW LIST OF BARGAINS.

NEW Ll0I Or- EAftN1AlN0. $20, ,0o0-50x140, 4th ave-, between 18th and 2Oth streets. $4500-Corner End ave. and 18th st., 100x140. s7500-Elegant brick stable. $7250-Store house, 18th st., near 1st ave. S7OO0-Handsome 9th ave. residence, 60x1lo 5750-Residence, 7th avenue. $3500- Residence 100x3O0. Fountain Heights: 5000 cash, balance to suit $5500-Brick residence, Southside. $1250-Ave. and 24th st.. 100 feet. $S250-Residence, South 18th street. $3000-Residence Avenue H. $2000-North 20th street residence. $2250o4-story building. 20th street. $580-Residence, South 10th street. $9000-Store. 20th st.. near 2nd ave. IA $3760-8th avenue residence. $2750-Sth avenue residence
 W. B. LEEDY CO.,,
 No. 112 N. 21st Street. New and old Phone. No. 42.
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LAND TITLES.

avenue, examiners of land titles: the only complete set of abstracts Of title to this district. with plats, in existence: our abstracts show everything Of which q purchaser or money-iender should DO appr1sed. u-22-tz s900-Rents $12 month, 50x140, avenue c; $500 cash. balance 1 and 3 years. Eborn & Jones.
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BOARD WANTED.

WANTED-Board for man and wife either in first-class boarding house or private family; South Highlands preferred; will furnish Birmingham reference. Address, stating terms, location, etc, F. A. Fox, Austell, Ga e-19-3t wANTED-A nice room with table board; only those who feed we'll need apply Address Kentucky. care Age-Herald- s1o, ,OOo- -SOox14O: fronts railroad on avenues and c; only s12.5o foot; worth double; entire block Eborn & Jones.
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A TEXAS WONDER
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel. cures diabetes seminal emissions. weak and lame backs. Rheumatism and all irregularities or tne kidneys and bladder in both men ana women, regulates bladder troubles n children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case anove mentioned. Price S.00. pr. E. w. Hail. sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 62s, St: Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials soi0 by all druggists
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FOR SALE.

 s13Oo-Lot 5ox2oO, Groom house. North Smi.hfeld. s700--Lot 5ex14o, 3-roon house, pantry, hall. new house; half cash, balance IF months.
 $1J00-vLot 57x155. broom house On front, rooms on alley; Avenue l. between 24th and 18th streets; rents $175o; half cash, balance good terms. ssOo-3-room house lot H0x15o. Cedar street, Gate City car line: terms s100 cash, balance $15 per month. s175O-5-room cottage, 17th street. Avenue F; rents $17.50 per month; terms good $3SO0-s-room house, modern; lot 46xIso; servants house in rear: rents $42 per month.
 sss00-House and lot. 50x190. 7-room house, rents s42 per month; 9th avenue. north. s25O0-House and lot on Avenue E: rents for s32
 s9OOo-Lot 50x1so: Avenue G: Groom cot tage; half cash balance 1 and years s25oo-Lot 50x162k; 12th avenue. south; 5 rooms; rents for S26. MALONE REAL ESTATE AND INSUR-
 ANCE COMPANY,
 No. 2017 First Avenue.
 Bell and Peoples Phones No. SIS.
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FOR RENT.

South. s40-S rooms, 2-story new, corner 9th ave. and 18th st., South. s40-S rooms, 2-story, No. 1319 s. 11th ave. s3o-5 rooms, 2-story, No. 1928 S. 12th ave. $25-5-room cottage, 17th st., between 18th and 14th ayes. 22.60-S-room cottage, 18th st., between 18th and 14th aves $20-5-room cottage, 14th ave-, between 18th and 18th sts.
 North s50-2story brick. 12 rooms, corner sth ave. and 18th st. $35-6-rcom cottage. 23d st., between 7th and Sth ave-; elegant; furnace heated. $35-7 rooms, 2-story, No. 621 N 18th st $30-S rooms, 2-story, new, 18th st. and Sth ave. $12.5o-4-room cottage, Sth ave and Walker street. We offer to parties seeking investments several choice bargains .n improved and unimproVed business and residence property. c. l.. STICKNET & co.
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READ fHIa.

Martin, Tenn, June. D. lYOl. Dr. B. W. Hall, St. Louis Mo.-My pear Sir; take pleasure in saying that l nave used your great discovery with much pen eht having suffered for years with kidney trouble, and most heartily recommen1 N to all sufferers from kidney diseases. ne spectfully, J. W. LOWRANCH, Member of the Memphis Annual Coniei ence M E. Church. South
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DR. o. T. DOZIER, Prsssician, Surgeon and Expert spe.
 cisIist

Treats success fully all Nervous, Blood. Skin, Rec tai. v e n e r e a l, Genito = Urinary and Chronic Dis cases, F e m a l 6 Complaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa-
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look at her diplomatic lover. "It would be pity to disappoint em, wouldn't it7' They" were not disappointed.
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MONEY TO LEND.

-~-~~~~-~~-~-~~----~ MONEY TO LEND-We have $250.Ooo to nd on Birmingham property at s very low rate; we avoid long delays. and lend from $500 up; call on us. 4A Chali- ioux Building. D. F. Allen & Co. l-l9-tf
 $15O Cash, Today Only-Lovely corner 100 x140. elevated, level, block of car, near Fair Grounds; see this quick. Eborn & Jones.
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In North Carolina.

Charlotte, N. C., September 19.-Busi- ness was suspended in North Carolina towns today, and memorial services were largely attended.
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REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

80x100, cor. Ave. B and 20th- 50x100, 3d ave-, between 18th and Both. 50x140, 4th ave. between 18th and 18th. 25x140, 3d ave, between 18th and 20th. Prices and terms at our office. 305 20th st.
 BROWN BROS. & co.
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University High School will open Monday, Sept. 23.

Lemp's Bottle Beer at all saloons.
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WANTED-Men to learn, barber trade; only eight weeks required; tools present ed board included: wages Saturdays positions guaranteed; graduates wanted for trains, hospitals, country and city shops: catalogue mailed free. Moier Barber College St. Louis, Mo. 9-2O-lt s65oo-store property, 2oth st., near 2d ave Eborn & Jones.
 WANTED-Offers at Edwards store, Mill edgeville, Ga, for 500 empty whisky bar rels 9-20-4t-fr-su- tu-th
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FOR SALE.

---~~-~-~->------>--- FOR SALE-Barber shop and bathrooms, or will trade for real estate; call at once. Address 211 North o0th st. 9-20-2t $50-Your c''H'oe of 5 lovely corner lots to@"v. ar and pike, opposite Fa Grounds, Ensley Heights. Eborn & Jones.