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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05
BOGUS BEETLES.
Many Collectors Badly Duped by a
 Clever Form of Fraud.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
 Many an English and Amer1can collec~ tor with more money and enthusiasm than knowledge of natural history has in his cabinet specimens of beetles which are beyond anything that nature ever at- tempted They are the victims of a ''beetle faking' industry which turns out annually thousands of the fraudulent bugs and manages to sell them in thls country and elsewhere to amateur na- turalists at high prices, and the dupes show them proudly to their friends as extremely rare insects, as indeed they are, for they are like nothing else in the animal kingdom. The manufacturer of beetles does not confine himself to giving to his specimens rare ana strange colorings, but he makes them up iron fragments of other beetles in the man ner which strikes his fancy, and thil fancy is often very whimsical indeed Nature, especially in the tropics, pro duces beetles of strange form, but never 30 strange as those which come out oi the shop of man. Auction sales of darn. aged collections of specimens of beetles are attended and the collections bought for almost nothing.
 I4itoC 4AiJat Ca opCtttUCIl1 oIt uioiHciAi- bered and their various parts put to- gether again at the fancy of the fakir. He takes a beetles body and from a collection of several parLs of beetles be- lore him, spread out on a white paper, he deftly affixes a head here a wing there and a leg or two where he thinks they will look quaint. He works rapidly. using a clear liquid glue. the compost ton of which is a secret of the trade and which joins the various parts inn mediately so that they cannot easily be pulled apart and so closely that even with 8 magrifying glass 1t is difficult to see where the joining Is done. The coloring and imitation markings are done with small brushes and other in- plements designed especially for the pur- pose and are made permanent by plung- ing the built up insect into a bath of some secret solution. When the work Is completed, only an expert naturalist can detect the fraud, and sometimes even an expert is fooled at first and thinks he has stumbled upon a new specimen of coieoptera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05

Adjustable Lunatic." And even thus he vanished from sight forever.
 The remainder of the day and hal1 of the night spent in studious contem- plation of the curious composition, but without arriving at any tangible con clusion. I am still engaged with my in- vestigation. Sometimes the meaning seems almost within my mental grasp; but balancing, adjusting, and comparing it's many curious bearings find my Judg- ment persistently at fault. It has pug zled and bewildered me for weel<s No line of it but canters through my brain like a fractious nightmare; no syllable but fastens on my fancy like a leech, and sucks away the life-blood of my every thought. I troubled worried, fretted, vexed, and haunted and I write this now in the earnest hope that wiser minds may have an opportunity of mak- ing 1t a subject of investigation and be- cause one week ago today my eyes fell upon the following special telegram to the Indianapolis ,"Journal;
 Peru, Ind, April 12.-An unknown mai. committed suicide in the east ward-bound train on the Wabash road, just below Waverly, at about Il o'clock this morn- jus. He had in hia possession. besides the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05
New ciqarette Paper.

Rofia, raffia, or raphia fibre. one of the vegetable products peculiar to Madagas- car is now being used for cigarette pa- per, and samples have been placed in the Commercial Museum at Tananarivo Mir William H. Hunt, United States consul at Tamatave, says in regard to them: ''The paper presents the qualities of de- cided suppleness and strength and, as the fibre from the start is tasteless in odorless. and exceedingly clean. it cer- tainly recommends itself to the most fas- tidious." The consul also points out that this fibre can be used for other purposes, and that. therefore, 1t will be well worth while for manufacturers to experiment with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05
The Divorce Laws.

From the New Yorw Mail and Express.
 The best cure for the present confu- sion would be national law covering all questions of marriage and divorce. There is, however, little hope of the enactment of any such measure. The remedy for a condition that endangers the best interests of society is in the hands of the people of the different states. There should be a popr'a~ hde- mand in each community for on that will deepen the res- . pie for the sancityf
 meygisEe contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05
HE SENDS IT FREE TO MEN. The Following Letter From churr
 Manufacturer Speaks for Itself.

DEAR EDIToR:-If any of your read CTS are suffering from Lost Manhood. Nervous Debility, Shrunken Organs Sexual Weakness etc., and want a sure quick cure, tell them to write to me and I will gladly send them a free pre- scription with full directions for a home treatment in plain, sealed envelone -one that I know will do the work. There is no charge whatever, just tell them to write me in confidence and I will show them how to avoid scheming med lcal quacks and regain their health with put personal embarrassment. Yours re spectfully.
 THOS. BRADFORD.
 24s Bradford Bldg. Cincinnati, O.
 (Other papers please copy) p-7-su-tu-thurs-1mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05

revolver with which he shot himself. ticket from Danville. Illinois. to York. Pennsylvania, a gold watch. s19 in money, small valise, and some letters and other papers which indicated his name to be George s. Clofling
 He was shot twice in the region Of the heart, and his revolver s4owed that be- tween the first and last shots two cart ridges missed fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-05

your ears I'll give you a specimen oi my versification."
 He had drawn up a roll of paper from the debris of the basket and unrohins 1t with d ..ourish and a mock-heroic air Of inspiration, he read as follows A fantasy that came to me
 As wild and wantonIy designed As ever any dream might be
 Unraveled from a madman's mind- A tangle-work Of tissue wrought
 By cunning of the spider-brain,
 And woven, in an hour of pain, To trap the giddy flies Of thought.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, aud until the last few
years was supposed to be lncurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional di-
sease, and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Hairs Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
al cure on the market. 1t Is taken in
ternalIy in doses from ten drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mu gus surfaces of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
F, J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills ara the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
The Worst Form

Mulitudes are singing the praises of
Kodol, the new discovery which is max
ing so many sick people well and weak
people strong by digesttDg what they
eat, by cleansing and swe etening the
stomach and by transforming their food
into the kind of pur", rich, red blood
that makes you feel good al over. Mrs.
Cranfill, Ct Troy, I. T, writes: "For
a number of years 1 was troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia which grew
into the worst form. Finally I was in
duced to use Kodol and after using four
bottles 1 am entirely cured. / heartily
recommend Kodol to all sufferers from
indigestion and dyspepsia. Take dose
after meals. Il digests what you eat.
W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Courtship In Spain.


In Spain the cOurtship begins with
gifts Of flowers, and the wedding ends
with a shower of blossoms on the cou-
pie, who pass into floral bower on the
roof of the new home. The sutton be-
gins his eourtship by asking for a
gourd of water at the home where the
object of his affections lives. If this
request is granted, he may persist in
his attentions, but if it is denied the
matter ends there. Later the man
calls again, accompanied by musicians
and torchbearers, and while the man
dolin players strum their instruments
the lovers companion makes his adj
yances. Any time during the courtship
the sutton may be rejected by the gift
of a pumpkin. Three times he must
make formal suit for a wife, as his re-
quest cannot be granted at first. But
If her father refuses the third time he
NAV consult a magistrate, who de-
mands that the daughter be produced
or that her father give his consent to
the marriage, provided he Is an honor
able man. He can then carry off his
bride. But this emergency does not Of
ten arise.-Woman's Home Companion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
POETIC SaIutntiOns.

In our salutations we are poetical
and pious without realizing it. Good
by" which falls 50 flippantly from our
lips. is really God be with YOU" and
"Good day" means Il wish you good
day-a happy, prosperous day" The
Phmnicians on meeting used to ask,
"What occupies your Another Of
their everyday phrases meant to eX-
press joy and pleasure was, "Flesh,
rejoice."
Every day on our streets we hear
the pet phrase Of the Germans, "Nle
gehts!" (How goes IT'D or "Auf Wieder-
sehen" Till we meet again. And the
Italian fruit dealer at the corner calls
to his comrade in his native tongue
God give you a good morrow"
The ancient Irish mother upon en-
tering a house says in her own Ian
guage. "The blessings Of God be on
this house"
peace be with you" is the Hebrew
benediction, and the answer is equally
beautiful with you be peace"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Forty Years Torture.

To be relieved from torturing dis
ease after 40 years torture might welt
cause the gratitude of anyone. That Is
what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve did
for G. Haney, Geneva, o. He says:
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured me
of piles after I had suffered 40 years. !"
Cures cuts, burns, wounds, skin diseases.
Beware of counterfeits. w. A, Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Life Remover for Ladies. u

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich
writes: II had not been able to SIT up
half day at time for thirteen years
until L used the Mystic Life Remover.
1t has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. 1t
has helped me in so many ways, and
cured me Of Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments COM
bined. 1t is the most wonderful medi-
cine I ever saw" Sold by E. j. Ed
ridge, Druggist, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Dozen Times a Night.

Mr.. Owen Dunp, of Benton Ferry, w.
Va. writes: 81 have had kidney and
bladder trouble for years, and it became
so bad that I was obliged to get up at
least dozen time a night. never re-
ceived any permanent benefit from any
medicine until l tried took Foley's
Kidney Cure. After using two bottles,
l am cured" John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
A LARGE HOUSE TO SEE PATTI.
Great coIored Singer Coming Here
Friday.

Black Patti and her coIo.ed troubad
ours will appear at Glover's opera
house Thursday night and large au-
dience will see this attraction. A
wondrous success has been the history
of this now famous organization from
its inception 1t has both worth, con-
summate skill, and given unlimited sat
isfactiop, so that every audience has
gone away from the playhouse filed
with delight and anxious to go again.
Return visits to every town have been
even more profitable than the one be-
fore. There is but one "Black Patti
Troubadours" and that one supreme
and incompatible, See it Thursday
night,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Spent More Than $1,000.

w. w. Baker, of Plainview, Neb
writes: ''My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years She tried a
number of doctors and spent over 81, 600
without relief She became very low
and lost all hope. A friend recommend
ed Foley's Honey and Tar and, thanks
to this great remedy, 1t saved her life.
she enjoys better health than she has
known in the ton years" Refuse sub
sritutes. j. r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Cures Eczema, Itching Humors

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. Itgives healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores. eruptions. scabs, scales;
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swellings, suppurating, watery
sores, etc. Druggists, 81, Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, GA. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
OF LIFE IN HAsTILE.
Monroe Adams is Tired of the Monot-
ony There.

Olthe many prisoners now in the
Americus Jail more interest centres in
Monroe Adams, perhaps, than any
other. This dual murderer of his own
wife and grown daughter, who is to be
tried for his life at the November term
of court, has grown fat and sleek dur
ing his confinement of three months,
and has likewise grown very tired of
the monotony of Jail life. Adams ex-
presses no physical fear of what may
happen to him as the result of his h1en-
GUS crime, and his oft-repeated efforts
to borrow knife from someone causes
Sheriff Bell and Deputy Gatewood to
regard him with more than ordinary
vigilance. Adams is desperate negro,
and some of his acquaintances express
the belief that he would end his career
if the opportunity was afforded. But
he will not get this. When captured
upon the night of his diabolical crime
Adams had in his pockets, besides
number of loaded cartridges and
bottle of liquor, a goodly quantity of
poison. He said, when captured. that
he intended taking the poison after he
had likewise killed four other negroes
whom he had been seeking. Adams
evidently breads to be brought into
court where hundreds of the coIored
citizens of Americas will gaze upon
him during the trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Keller In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure.
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dy. Sold by E. J.. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
AtIanta's Horse Show.

Atlanta claims that this years horse
show will be by far the best she has
ever pulled off. Frank Weldon, the
Secretary, says they have feature in
reserve which will make q sensation
when it is annoueed. Perhaps King
Edward is coming over to see it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade, steady
practice, qualified teachers, more ex-
perience in short time than years else
where. Tools given, wages Saturdays,
established 1898. Write nearest branch,
Moler Colleges, st. Louis, Mo. or New
Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Danville, ILL.,,
writes: 81 had bronchitis for twenty
years and never got relief until used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is sure
cure" Contains no opiates, J. r.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
A Sensational Act.

How would you like to ride bicycle
on wire 100 feet above the ground?
Atlanta's fair has engaged man and
woman to do this actItogether. 1t is de-
scribed as highly sensational.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Look Out For Fever.

Biliousness and liver disorders at this
season may be prevented by cleansing
the system with DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. These famous little pills do not
grippe. They move the bowels gently.
utcopiously. and by reason of the tonic
properties, give tone and strength to The
glands. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
It the average man a lifetime takes
to correct his bad grammer
Danger in Fail Colds.

Fall colds are liable to hang on all
winter, leaving the seeds of pneumonia,
bronchitis or consumption, Foley's Hon
ey and Tar, cures quickly and prevents
serious results. L is old and reliable,
tried the tested, safe and sure, contains
no opiates and will not constipate. J..
r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Why suffer from headache when one
dose OF Rembert's specific will relieve
you. Rembert's Drugstore, nextpost-
Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

If You Suffer From Kidney Troubles
Use Smiths Sure Kidney Cure, Moth.
ing like it for diseased kidneys. 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Worth 800. to you to cure child
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic"
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by e,
j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Feminine instinct leads every wo-
man to keep an extra supply of pins in
stock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

It is a great misfortune that mos
people who know all about raising
children never have any.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Itch on human cured n 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. J. Eldridges
druggist, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

No man can get at a woman's mean.
ing unless he can read the language of
the eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
Breast Pin Lost

Gold breastpin, or badge, bearing
word department" Reward to find
or. Return to this office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
FIRE CAUGHT BY STOVE FLuE
a Slight Blaze on Brannon Street
Yesterday.

A misfit stove fue at the home of
Mr.. Charles Lingo, on Brannou street,
gave the fire trucks a lively run there
yesterday. The fire started in the
kitchen, and was put out in a moment
by the chemical extins u sher ere any
great damage resulted. In leavir g the
engine house one of the truck horses
plunged and snapped the pole of the
ladder truck, but a new one was quick
~ substituted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Unless man is a bachelor, he is
foolish to talk in his sleep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Often an advertisement strikes one
with an upper cut.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

When q married woman expects
company, she always bskes a fancy
cake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Some things are better late than
never, and some others are better never
than too soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Poetry may bring returns-if stamp
is incIosed with 1t. -.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Some men come home before supper,
some after supper and some after sup
per before supper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07
FAMILY REMOVES TO AMERIcUs
And viii Take a Home on Finn and
Lee Streets.

Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Daniel have Sc
cured the residence at Lee and Finn
streets, and will be at home to their
friends shortly. They will have with
them after this week Mrs. T. Ware,
Miss Ware and Mr.. Ware, the mother
sister and brother of Mrs. Daniel, who
will remove from Newman to Americas
to reside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

The fools paradise lacks lot Of be
ing eternal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Sound Kidneys-Perfect Health.
The use of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
will produce both, Try bottle and
be convinced. Your druggist sells it
for 80 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

1t is easy to raise the devil, but often
q devil of job to put him down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Occasionally circumstances alter
cases, but more often cases alter cir
cumstances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

On the sea of adversely the pawn
broker is captain of the watch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-07

Sent by mail Oh ureceIpt OF price, DYE.
Eldr1dge sole agent Americas, Ga.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-01
HAVE THEM CONE HeRel

Ardmore has always been accused
OF wanting slice of every piece of
pie that has drifted from the govern
ment bake shop towards the Indian
Territory. II has not hurt Ardmore
either. for the town has maintained
supremacy over all others-west.
east and north of us. CElckasha
looks with envy upon Ms because she
never can touch us in any line o. bus
mess. and her ravenous appetite is
exhibited in the article which foil Jwa
and is clipped from one OF her papers.
South McAlester is hardly on speat.
ing terms with us because OF our
easy race against her Muskogee. the
pie center Of the Territory, has moth
ing but pie, when the Dawes commits.
sion and other federal Offices shall
have been moved from Muskogee, the
town can safely be named Mud. or
course such a condition will never
exist II Muskogee can help II. and
those people will try TO keep a tight
line on everything In sight.
But to the article mentioned, Ard.
more has never made any bid TO the
Dawes commission for the establish.
ment of headquarters during the al.
lotment OF lands in the Chickasaw
nation, which shows she is not cove
tous. Another thing, the Dawes com
mission would certainly never estab.
lish headquarters on the borders of
the Chickasaw nation when a town
centrally located and with three rail
roads entering the same las will be
the case shortly can be found. The
Dawes commission may or may not
come TO Ardmore, but they will never
establish headquarters in Chickasha.
The Chickasha clipping reads as fol.
lows:
The Dawes commission will move
TO some town in the Chlckasaw ma.
tion when they get ready TO allot the
Chickasaw nation. They are now
about to leave Muskogee for town
In the Cherokee nation while they
finish the work there. The proba-
bilities are that Ardmore will attempt
TO have them locate there when the
commission gets ready for the Chick.
asaw nation. but Chickasha has as
good a show as has Ardmore. The
force consists of 800 men. They
draw good salaries and are money
spenders. They would keep the com.
ing town lively.