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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
THE VALUE oF cHAReoAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Ia h
 Preserving Heahh and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfect- ant and purifier in nature. but few reaI- ize It's value when taken Into the human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal Is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; 1t is not drug at all but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present m the stom- aeh and fntestines and carries them out of the system
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking, drinking or eating onions and other odorous vegetables
 Charcoal effectyally clears and im- proves the complexion. it whitens the teeth and further acts as a natural and emsnentlv safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; 1t dlsinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of 'catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another, but probably the best char coal and the most for the money Is in stuarts Absorbent Lozenges; they arc composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal. and other harmless antiseptics in tablet form or rather in the form of large. pleasant tasting lozenges. the char coal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in a much improved condition cf the general health, better complexion, aweeter breath and purer blood and the beauty of it is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use. but on the contrary, great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician in speaking of the benefits of charcoal says: T advise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa- tients suffering from gas in the stomach ant bowels. and 10 clear the complexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; also believe the liver is greatly bene- fited by the daily use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores. and although in some sense pat ent preparation. yet believe I get more and better charcoal in Stuart's Absorb ent Lozenges than any of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
JIM CROW LAW EFFECTIVE.
Negro Looked Too Much Like White
 Man to Get Damages.

Richmond, Va, November 29.-The case in the Chesterfield circuit court of Hawks. colored. against the Atlantic Coast Line for not being permitted to go into the car for colored people under the Jim Crow law" a verdict has been rendered in favor of the railroad.
 1t was shown that Hawks in appear ance is a full-blooded white man, and that he did not inform the conductor that he was colored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Strike on at AsheviIIe.

Asheville, N. C.. November 29.--An cleo trical union workers strike Is imminent in Asheville. and according to present in- dications will go into effect Monday. The union is demanding s1.5O per day for new linemen and $2 per day for old linemen. At present most of the linemen are earn ing s1.50 per day. Both sides appear de- termined to hold out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Took ChloraI and Arsenic.

Akron, O.. November 29.-Mrs. Jeanne Hunter, aged 70 years and an unknown woman guest attempted to commit sui eide last night at the home of Mrs. Hun ter and as a result the latter Is dead and the unknown woman is dying. It is supposed they took mixture of choral and arsenic. The dying woman Is about 65 years old. She had been a guest at the home of Mrs. Hunter for several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
REGULAR DocKETs.
Circuit and City Courts Will Be In
 Session This Week.

The circuit and city courts will be In session this week. and the regular dock cts will be again taken up, after a recess of week. Last week so many of the attorneys in pending cases in these courts were in Montgomery that a recess was taken until tomorrow. Judge Jones is expected to return tonight or tomor- row, and cases in the United States court will again be taken up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Beautiful Painting Received.

Detroit. Mich. November 29.-A paint hgz pgt scented by the French govern mont to the city of Detroit represent irs King Louis XIV. presenting to Cadillac the letters patent for the found- afion of this city, arrived at the city hall today. The presentation was made some time ago through M. Jules Cam bon. the former French ambassador to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Hydraulic Cylinder Cracked.

Washington. November 29.A report from Captain wynburg, commander of ithe Texas, touching the accident on board teat vessel yesterday, while at target practice. states that one of the hydraulic cylinders, which returns the gun to bat tory. vas cracked because it had been left filled with water when the gun was dis charged. The ordnance officers expect that tais will not delay the ship long
 they having 2 spare cylinder on hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Petition In Bankruptcy.

Montgomery, November 29.-(Special.) James T. Leslie of Marble Valley. mer- chant of Coosa county, today filed pe- tition in voluntary bankruptcy in the United States district court The assetts and liabilities are small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-30
Automobile Goes Mile in 1:c

Automobile Goes Mile in 1:o2. , Detroit Mich., November 2s.-Barney Oldfield of this city, drove an unofficial mile at the Grosse-pont track today in his gasoline and racing automobile in 1:O2 which is declared to be the fastest time ever made on circular track
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18

John Monzani of Wall street will en- ter the freshman class at Yale college this fall.
 The First division A. o. H. will meet tonight All the members are requested to be present.
 Fred Scott of Cooke street leaves next week for Philadelphia where he will study denstry.
 Liberty circle, No $50, Lady Forest CTS. will have meeting at Mechanics $ hall, Friday evening, September 19.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary O'Reilly will take place tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock from her late home, 40 Luke street, with mass of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church and in terment in new St Joseph's cemetery
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Cornell took place this morning from her late home on River street to St Francis Xavier's church, where a mass of re- quiem was celebrated by the Rev Father Fleming. The bearers were Henry Mccormack, John Mccormack, James Mccormack, Edward Howard John Howard and John W. Savers. The remains were taken to Holyoke Mass, for burial
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18
OUR CARPET Dep'T
 Always the Best New Goods for the Fall Season Now In

We buy and sell all kinds and quail ities of Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums and Oil Cloths. If you need a very low priced carpet or rug, we can show you an immense variety. If you need good medium priced carpet or rug, we have them in almost unlimited quan- tlty. Or, if you wish the best grades or carpets or rugs that the market af- lords, we can show you an immense line that will please the most fastid- 1ous. Ill any of these lines you can be positively sure that our prices are lowest bottom prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18
FURNITURE.

20 per cent discount from our regu- lar low prices on all Summer Rockers, Chairs, etc. We have them painted in red and green, also i'll natural fin ish They are good investment at these prices. Just received a lot of big, handsome, high grade Morris Chair Frames, all quartered oak and hand polished. We will sell them while they last at $3.95. No jockey ing here-we always sell goods at fair prices. You can absolutely depend on i1S
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18
COALLNE.

Will save you one-half your coal bill. Of course you won't believe us when we say so. Coaline will prevent smoke, consumes coal gas, soot and cinders. Just think of consuming the cinders. You won't believe that, either. Coaline will cause the coal to make excessive heat, and this excessive heat is wasted unless you use less coal and less draft. Say, you can hardly believe that, eith- er In fact, Coaline is one of the greatest inventions ever brought to. our notice. We'll, you may ask, what is this Coaline? It's a simple looking powder to be dissolved in water and then sprinkled over the coal, and that ends your work The Coaline will do the rest, and after you try it you'll be- lieve any statement we've made. and you'll also thank your stars you read our ad. Coaline is put up iii two size packages, 10 cents for small and 30 cents for large size. Sold at our store only.
 Phelan's T Store. z2 East Main Street. Telephone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18
Winter Underwear

Ladies' 5Oc Jersey Fleece Lined Underwear, for bargain Friday 25c Ladies' All Wool Underwear in scarlet, white and cameFs hair, bargain Friday 9Sc Children's Cancels Hair and Jer- sey Fleeced Underwear, size 16, for bargain Friday 7c Boys Fleece Lined Underwear, all sizes, bargain Friday 25c Mems Fleece Lined Underwear, all y sizes, bargain Friday 42c Mems CameHs Hair Underwear, bargain Friday 49c Mems Single and Double Breasted $100 All Wool Cancels Hair Un- derwear, bargain Friday 69c
 LADIES' SKIRTS. Ladies Mercerized Sateen Skirts, $1.O0 kind, 75c Ladies' $2OO Mercerized Sateen Skirts, double accordion ruff1e, double stitched throughout, val ue $2.OO, bargain Friday .9Sc Ladies All Silk Taffeta Skirts, double accordion ruff1e, black and colors, value $6.5O, bargain Friday $4.9s
 SLEEPING GARMENTS. Children's Canton Flannel Sleep ing Garments, all sizes, 4 to IA, bargain Friday 25c Ladies $1.O0 Hamburg and Lace Trimmed Gowns, empire or high neck style, from S1.OO, bargain Friday 69c Misses and Ladies' Ruff1e Trim med Gowns, bargain Friday 25c Misses and Boys Outing Flannel Night Shirts, all sizes, pretty pat terms, bargain Friday 47c Mems 50c Muslin Night Shirts, bargain Friday 42c
 PILLOW TOPS. Handsome line of Pillow Tops. finished designs and designs to work, from 25c, bargain Friday 17c Handsome Finished Pillow Tops, imported direct from Damascus, all hand work, $500 value, bar gain Friday S1.e9 20x20-inch Silk Floss Pillows, bar gain Friday 39c Handsome Stamped Tray Cloths, bargain Friday 1oc All Linen Stamped Center Pieces from 25c, 1sc Handsome Irish Point Pillow Shams and 54-inch Bureau Scarfs, from 75c, bargain Friday 45c Pretty Embossed Pillow Shams and Bureau Scarfs, bargain Fri uay 25c All skein Silks, bargain Friday
 2 for 5c
 FALL WAISTINGS.
 See our lines at 10c, 121ac, 15c. 25c and 5Oc, for bargain Friday special prices.
 42 inches wide Fine All Wool Cheviot, bargain Friday 47c 24-inch India Silk, from soc. bar gain Friday 3oc 22-1nch Guaranteed Taffeta Silk. bargain Friday 6ec 22-inch All Silk Peau de Soia good value at $1.50, bargain Fri day eoc
 RIBBONS. Baby Ribbons, all colors, bargain Friday 1o No 40 All Silk Fancy Ribbons. pafgam nrlday 10c yard No 40 Taffeta Ribbons. bargain >d fflday rn 111kc gain Friday 1oc
 HOSIERY. Ladies' and ChiIdren's Seamless Fast Black Hose, Friday 5c Children's 121ac Heavy Ribbed < Hose, double sole and heel, bar gain Friday Sc Boys Derby Ribbed 1ec Hose, double sole and heel, bargain Friday 12Ac At 39c, Ladies' PercaIe House Wrappers, Friday 39c At 69c, Ladies' $1.OO PercaIe House Wrappers, fleece trimmed. bargain Friday 69c BIG BARGAINS IN SHOES FOR
 FRIDAY SEE SOUTH
 WINDOW.
 OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. EYES TESTED AND EXAMINED
 FREE OF CHARGE. SPECIAL PRICES ON FRAMES AND LENSES FOR FRIDAY.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-18

The summer is passing
 As sure as the sun, And winter is coming
 With coal nine a ton. Now the question arises
 Where will the price stopF Or will it go higher,
 Or take a big drop2 If you want your coal
 For about. half price, Just read what we say,
 And take our advice. :,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
]. R. Bishop aud family moved to
st. Louis from this city.
billiard Guthrie, son Of Joel Guthrie,
of Mexico, fell dead on the street in
Kansas City.
Mrs. T. A. Whitney, Of Louisiana,
and Miss Alice Lampsou, Of Chopin,
H., visited in this city.
Geo. A. Green, Of Audrain county,
murdered his little girl and boy and
them committed suicide.
Miss Mollle Stewart, of this county,
took the premium at the Audrain
county fair for the best five pounds of
butter.
Miss Annie Morris returned from a
visit to Galloway county. She was ac-
complained home by her cousin, Miss
Jennie Maddox.
Rev. Silas Smith, acolored preacher,
while entering his house was shot five
times by some colored men. One shot
penetrated his hip.
"Bud" Pool became entangled in a
threshing machine causing instant
death. The accident happened 5 miles
northeast Of Farber.
Bessie Clark, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Clark, Of this city, was
awarded the LEDeER's prlze-a silver
cup-for being the prettiest baby al
baby show at the county fair. The
judges were: Morrison Lakeland, Johr
Crockett and Bob Dyer.
Georgia Conollin, wife Of Johr
Conollln, OF Kansas City, and OCTAVE
Bauscaren, also known in Kansas City
were arrested in Chicago on charge o
bigamy, the allegations being thai
were married in Mexico. They werI
brought to this city and placed in jail
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
GARRETT BUYS OUT FRENCH.
Z. 7. French viii Go Into The Bank
ing Business In st. Louis

James Garrett, Jr., has purchased
from Z. T. French, his partner, his in
terest in the drug business on the
south side OF the square, and in the fu-
ture will conduct 1t himself.
Mr.. French has been in the drug
business here t~wenty-one years, and Is
well liked and highly respected by all
who know him and is doing a fine bus,
ines and only sold out TO accept a fine
position in St Louis.
Mr.. Garrett is an enterprislng, sub.
stantial young business man, and We
congratulate him upon bis purchase
and know that he will do well.
Mr.. French is going to st. Louis ana
will accept the position Of cashier in a
new bank Of 500, 900 capital, to be es
tablished at Garrison and Olive streets,
The st. Louis Republic publishes q
picture OF Mr.. French and says that
some OF the most prominent ilnanciers
are behind the bank. DR. Pinckney
French, formerly OF Mexico, will b
president OF the hank, and among the
directors are some splendid fnanciers
Mr.. French's many friends in Mexi'
co wish him much prosperity in hi:
new home and feel that he is well
equipped for the position which he 1:
going to occupy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
WAS A SHERLOCK HOLMES.
skin Of a washington Detective Amazed
Woman Who Had Been Robbed.

About the time that considerable
attention was being paid to the story
az "Sherlock Holmes q member OF
Can't. Boardman's corps did a piece OF
detective work which caused the be-
lief on the part Of a woman that he
had been endowed with remarkable
detective ability. He had beentoldto
call on Mrs. -, says the Washington
Star. and when be reached the house
he was invited into the dining-room.
care youa detective? hewas asked
BY the woman who hadbeen robbed.
81 am" was the sleuth's response.
"Haye YOU been robbed Of a clOckp'
he inquired, noting the absence OF a
timepieee from the mantel and at the
same time seeingthe outline Of clock
in the dust.
"How did You know ! had lost a
dock?" was the woman's anxious in
quiry.
"0nly that Pm a detective" he an
swered, "and that's part Of the buG-
ness"
Then he indicated the lines Of the
clock on a piece of paperand conclud-
ed by giving a description ofthe orna-
ment that was on the timepiece.
CHATS remarkable" the woman
said, "simply remarkable"
Having been so successful, the de-
tective thought he would venture a
little farther, and he assured the
woman that in "a hours he would TO
cover the stolen property. Succeed
ing in this, he made the further pre-
diction that two days later he would
have the thief. This he also accom-
plished, and when he had finished
with the case the woman was anxious
to know how he had worked so sue
sessfully.
Itsasecret Of the profession" wa
all the detective would tell her, and
the woman has never been told how
the detective was able to accomplish
so much.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
The Travelling Bag.

The travelling bag has undergone
interesting changes within the last
few years, and has become a much
more handy article than it used to be.
Recently the yalise Of woven straw,
which weighs practically nothing at
all, and actually not more than a few
ounces, has come much into fashion,
but now this seems likely to be in its
turn superseded by the paper trav-
cling bag, invented by a Pennsylvania
man. 1t is collapible when empty
30 that it can be stored or shipped
in that condition just like a fiat sheet
Of paper. When wanted for use it
may be expanded at a moments no.
lice into the form Of a ~vslise, with h
suitable handle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
VALUE OF HoRAx.
70 L. Used ms Washing Powder In Hol

land.
Borax is an excellent washing pow
der. The women OF Belgium and Hol-
land are noted for their snowy linen.
and they ascrlbe this desired result TO
the use Of borax-a handful to ten gal
Ions OF water. Borax. being a neutral
salt, does not lnjure the most delicate
fabric. Water in which borax has
been dissolved is excellent to wash OIL
kinds OF lace, also all sorts Of wooden
goods, flannel, cashmere and blankets.
II red table cloths are washed with
borax instead OF soap, they will not
fade. Starch which is made by using
4 teaspoonful OF borax and two table
~spoonfuls OF starch adds an extra gloss
TO the clothing. Rinslng children's
garments in borax water Is said TO
make them hreproof-that is. II the
clothing catches FIRE. II will only
smoider. A little borax put In the wa
ter with which windows are washed
will help 10 clean them more easily.
II is also good for oilcloths, II moths
infest the furniture they can be re-
moved by busting the erevlces with
powdered borax. Borax sprinkled on
clothing and furs which are kept air
tight is a preventive OF moths. Silver
Is easily cleaned by immersing in
strong borax water for several hours
The water should be boiling when the
silver is put In. Borax is also used
for toilet purposes. Washing out the
mouth with 1t makes the breath purer
and sweeter. 1t ~cleanses the hair
but only a very little should be used
as 1t makes the scalp dry. The hair
should also be thoroughly rinsed after
wards In clear water. Borax curd
soap is very convenient in the house
hold. II is made as follows: Dissolve
three unc of borax in two quarts OF
warm water. add to this two pounds
Of best yellow soap, sliced fine; stir
all together in a jar, and set in a
warm place until all is melted, stirring
occasionally. When it is cool 1t will
form a jelly; one tablespoonful viii
make a strong lather in a gallon o.
water.-Moptreal Herald and Star.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
VALUE or \ OFFICIALLY.
.,,.,, n.o.ns. frJvs.lsEl.. rhrsarA

wo,s.u Becomes EfJvsslssiss ThrsukA
Acknowledgment 81 Isnesane~
Many a Sunday school teacher hag
found herself in straits bscarss Of an
tnauIrIng scholar who puts q fusila4s
OF questions that she Is quito unabh e
/ inswer. and ashamed to acknowledge
ter Ignorance she takes refugs in the
..ssfal cyclopaedia II she is hurried,
and II not, seeks Ia the town library
the facts needed. An episode Of thfs
nature was the occasion Of Mrs. Marie
Y 6uckman Of Boston. becoming an
gpptologisf. II is fifteen years ago
sInrc she was teaching a class OF half
;rown boys In fremont temple ana
when her class embarrassed her WIN
suestions, she began TO read Egyptian
history for the necessary answers
From this she went 10 the study OF
hIeroylyphlcs. Constantly attending
the Boston museum OF Fine Arts for
the purpose OF porting over the treas
nres brought there by the Eaypt Tx
ploratIon Society. she attracted the at
tentlon Of many. not only the museum
authorities. but all sorts Of persons.
who wished information On Egypt. ana
1t last Il became a matkar Of course
that Mrs. Buchanan should act AZ guide
to small parties who wished to go
through the Egyptian department, and
she was also often invited 10 writa
papers and give lectures on the recent
discoveries Of the exploration society.
Naturally, when the business OF the So
ciety proved to be too much for the
honorary secretary, Mrs. Bucman
was appointed secretary, and does q
great deal OF work in the Boston o.
Gee, in answering queries and supply
ing all possible information, and also
securing subscriptions from interested
Americans. which funds r sent b
the headquarters Of the society in Lon
don. She distributes annual reports
and other literature, Of which the 50
tlety Is very liberal. TO its subscribers;
every one who gives IS q year recsivef
the annual report, an illustrated arch
Biological report and a handsomely
bound book, illustrated with many
plates, some Of then coiored ones, Civ
ing a complete account Of the year,
discoveries. Mrs. Buckman continues
her labors as an Egyptologist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11

A Chicago fakir. who has been In
the city for the Last week, selling but
tons on the streets. walked into q
South Illinois street restaurant last
night, and addressing the waiter at the
lunch counter, said: "See me with q
plate Of navies, favored with Arrnour's
best. Also, onee on the chalk quarry
and a clock weight On the sidel"
"onee again. old man." said the food
prestldigitator, not to b blufied. 7
zee you are not on to my delivery.
I'm from Chicago, and VIII have 10
momentarily drop into q provincial
style TO make myself understood. Some
pork and beans. q glass Of milk and
; piece Of pie. with action on the Jaws
later. In other words. coffee. Ketehf'
And the waiter caught" and said
-csrt"-Indianapoiis NsvA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

The infant daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Filtinberger, of West Mexico,
died.
Miss Katherine Hinde left FOL
Boston where she was to attend the
conservatory OF music.
Cards were out announcing the ap.
preaching wedding of Victor Victor.
of Columbia, and Miss Fannie May.
field, Of Mexico.
Baxter Vaughn, OF Strother, Mo.
and Miss Matte Carter, of this city
were married at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents on East Liberty street
The officers Of Hebron Lodge, A. f
& A. NJ, Nc. 354, were: ]. A. Potts
W. NJ; ]. G. Lakenan, S. W.; W. NJ
Treloar, J. w.; A. G.. Turner, Treas.
d.. c. Wright, Secretary; Emmett Nc
Donald, S. D.; D. S. Burroughs, J. d.
| B. +. Franklin, T.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
S t CARDS ABROAD.
Craze Has Reached an Acute Stage 10
Austria and Germany.

S4Akc has htdSuco an ASube 0Nakc ~
Austria and Germany.
Writing in the Cosmopolitan on
'"The Postal Card Craze" Julian
Ralph says: "TO instance merely
classes or kinds Of postal cards, ]
counted in a shop in Vienna 179 sets.
Had I been able to countth different
cards in each Of these series the sum
would have run into the thousands.
81 spent two months Of the past
year among the Germans, and / saw
them writing on these cards every
wherein the railway cars and sta
tons, in the beer halls and restaurant
gardens, in the shops, and, indeed, in
any place where pen or pencil could
be had.
'They have as much variety of size
as Of subject Some show photographs
Of the entire water front Of cities like
Paris, Vienna or Amsterdam, andcan
be mailed only by paying letter post.
age.
'0Fhe cards themselves are treated
in every way in which it is possible to
produce pictures at popular prices in
great numbers. Indeed, some that
saw in Viennaw were touched over with
water cohrs, so as to produce the ef'
feet Of original paintings. But tbs
majority are either simple reproduc
tons of photographs or wood engray'
ings."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-11
! Is, 20 and 10 Years Ago
J This Week.


TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Brigham Young, the Norman leader
died.
Joe Atkinson, Of McCredie was at
tending the Louisville, KY, Medica
College.
Miss Lizzie Marmaduke left for st
Louis, where she attended the Con
servatory Of Music.
Alexander Cleveland and Miss Luc,
Kemper were married. Both parties
we're OF Audraln county.
Burglars entered Capt Frost's read.
ing room and carried OF a few hun
bred cigars and some tobacco.
Charlie Buckner, Emmett and Prizes
Cunningham, all Of Mexico, attended
Westminster College at Fulton
Miss Georgia Monroe, Of Mexico, anc
]. r. Evans, Of st. Louis county, were
married by Or. Miller In this city.
VIM. Gray and Lucy Flood, both Of
Audrain, were Joined In weclock by
DR.. Vincil at the NJ. E. Church, South
Amos Laid, ex.Mayor, Of Mexico
committed suicide at his boarding
place-Mr. DE J~arnett's residence. Hi
was elected sheriff Of Audrain county
in the years 1860 and 1862.