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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
THE MEN AND WOMEN
WhO Enjoy the Choicest Products
of the Worlds Commerce.
pOrtant Than Wealth with
out II.

II must be apparent to every one that
qualities Of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce TO attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded, they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval. not OF individuals only.
but of the many who have the happy
faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn
ing the real worth of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator. consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements Of the we'll in
formed OF all countries the method of
manufacture must be OF the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of its kind. The above Is true
not OF food products only, but IS espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter OF a century OF
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup OF Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best Of family laxatives. Its quality is
due not only to the excellence OF the
combination OF the laxative and carmin-
alive principles OF plants known to act
most beneficially on the system and pre-
scented in the form of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
OF manufacture of the California Fig
Syrup Co.. which ensures that uniformi-
~ and purity essential In a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well Informed and he will
answer at once that It is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent in his pro-
fession and has made a special study Of
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that II is the best
OF family laXatives because It is sim
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectuaHv, when
laxative is needed, without my un-
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist OF reputable standing
knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and Is glad to sell II, at
the regular price of fifty cents per bot
tie, because It gives general satsfae-
ton, but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects OF
Syrup Of Figs It Is necessary 60 buy the
genuine. which is sold in original pack
ages only; the name Of the remedy
| Syrup OF Figs and also the fun name OF
the ompany-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front Of every package
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Manager Davis Of the British Elec-
trio Traction Trust has sailed for
America to secure motormen to work
the English street cars The trust re-
Gently secured control OF the tram
lines in the chief towns of Great Bri-
tain, but finds it is unable to operate
the lines successfully because of the
lack Of skilled English workers. The
Americans who will be introduced will
instruct the Englishmen in American
methods.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
ToMEN should beware Of contract

w 7OMEN should beware of contract
wv ing catsrrh. The cold wind and
rain, Slush and.mud of winter
are especially conducive to catarrhal de-
rangements. Few women escape.
Upon the FIRST symptoms of catching
cold, Peruna should be taken. 1t fortifies
the system against colds and cataTrh.
The following letter gives one young
Woman's experience with Peruna:
Miss Rose Gerbing is popular society
woman of Crown Point, Ind, and she
writes the following:
Recently took long drive in the
country, and being too thinly clad / caught
a bad cold which settled on my lungs and
which could not seem to shake of. had
heard great deal of Peruna for colds and
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
.Vormontors in the Cabinet.

Vermont has had less tnan it's pro-
portionate share of representation in
the cabinet. IN 1849 Jacob Collamer
Of Vermont was for one year postmas-
ter general, and in the Harrison ad-
ministration, from 1889 to 1891, Red
Geld Proctor. now one of the Vermont
senators, was secretary of war. These
are the two cases in which Vermont
has received recognition in the cabi'
net.-New YORK Sun.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

DR.. MCGEE Of the bureau CO American
ethnology was named washington JEFF
ferson MCGEE, but when he grew up he
thought the first two names were
somewhat magniloquent Then he be-
gan to sign himself w. ]. MCGEE.
What do the initials stand for7" asked
a friend. For nothing; they are what
they SEEM" said the scientist. "Then
why do you put points after them7'
DR.. MCGEE saw the Inconsistency and
now signs w ] MCGEE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
F. e. KEM4H.

catarrh and bought bottle to try. am
pleased that / did, for it brought speedy
relief. 1t only took about two bottles. and
considered this money well spent
"You have 2 firm friend in me. and Z
not only advise its use to my friends. bus
have purchased several bottles to give 70,
those without the means to buy. and have.
noticed without exception that il has
brought about speedy cure wherever =
has been used. Miss Rose Gerbing.
If you do not derive prompt and SatiS--
factory results from the use Of Peruna.
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving =,
full statement of your case and he will b8-
pleased to give you his valuable advicegratiA
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
A clever Ari.tonrnt.

The marchioness of Londonderry has
brains as well as beauty. She is a
clever talker, has written several able
articles for reviews and magazines and
has a considerable talent for organiza-
ton. Boating and yachting are her
favorite amusements. She understands
practical seamanship and can sail and
steer a boat to perfection.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

A curious feature to travellers in the
high roads Of Norway is the great num-
Der OF gates-upwards of 10000 in the
whole country-which have to be open
ed. These gates, which either mark
the boundaries of the farms or separate
the home fields from the waste lands,
constitute considerable inconvenience
and delay to the traveller, who has to
stop his vehicle and get down to open
them
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price CSC.
German Imports OF Tobacco.

The Dutch colonies of Java and Su-
matra furnish Germany with more to-
bacco than any other country. In
1890 the empire imported 5S,17S tons
raw, amounting in value to s21 ,420,-
900. Nearly $4,000 tons came from
the Dutch colonies and 10,452 tons
from the United States. During the
past year seventy-three tons OF raw
tobacco were shipped from the Phil
ippines to Germany.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
Frepeh 1.anruare In Cnnnaa.

French has been made the onicial
language of the Quebec Legislature,
the city council and the board Of
trade. EngliBh-speaking members
will be allowed to use their own Ian
guage. of course, but all the records
are to be kept in French. The change
is due to the growth OF the French
element in the three bodies named.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
DIsraslI and Hnroourt.

Disraeli once said of Sir William
Harcourt, in his affected, cynical way:
HE has the three essential qualiflca-
tons Of success in politics, fine per-
son, loud voice and no principles"
To this, when it was repeated to him,
Harcourt rejoined: Leaving out the
arst two qualifications, it might almost
be applied to Dizzy himself"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

The people of Fall River, Mass,
have protected the wild gray squirrels
in the neignoornood One was picked
up the other day on the principal
street, and ate candy from the hand Of
a friendly citizen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and who
Do reasonably satisfied with the old,
we would suggest that a trial Of De-
nance Cold Water Starch be made at
once. Not alone because it is guar
anteed by the manufacturers TO be SUI
perior to any other brand. but because
each Toe package contains 16 ounces,
while all the other kinds contain but
~ ounces. 1t is safe to say that the
lady who once uses Defiance Starch
will use no ether. Quality and guam
tity must win.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Miss Florence Kenah. writes
months caught cold which settled
remained there perent that became alarmed
back ache
Pernna although
felt sick thatI ready anything brought blessed
completely restored have enjoyed perfect
health since
al now have the greatest faith In Pernna" F. E. KEENAN,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

SThe M. K. 6 t. Ry. has well.estab.
he'd Industrial Department, aiding
the selection Of sites and locations
+ Industries Of all kinds along its
hes. Write II you are interested. We
yin send book, Business Chances"
and any other information wanted. Ad-
dress James Barker. Gen1 Pass Agent,
N. K. & T. Ry., 2O4 Wainwright Bldg
st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

They have captured the cleverest
hotel robber in the country, my dear"
Indeed! Which hotel did he keep"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

That sermon did me lot of good. /"
I'm glad to hear It, young man. Yes;
I'h been up every night for a week"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

The doctor Are you sure you new
or buried amy one aliVeg" The under
taker- Wen, none OF your patients,
at least"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Doctor-"Have you heard Of Mr..
Blanks death? Friend-"No. Are
you sure he's dead?" Doctor-"Posi.
tive. I treated him myself"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Plso's Cure for Consumption is an infallibls
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove, n j., Feb. ", 1900
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

WIS Permanently Cured. NO nus orneFv0 uaasss aFta
nrat days Of Dr. Kline'a Great Nerve Rautarer.
send for FREE ma.OO trial bottle and truatisa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Ivy me just once and am sure to
come again, Defiance starch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color
SILK, Wool and Cotton at one boiling,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Every noble life leaves the fibre of
It interviewer forever in the works OF
the world. Ruslsin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Many women and doctors do
not recognize the real symptoms
of arrangement Of the female
organs until too late.
at had terrible pains along my
spinal cord for two years and suffered
dreadfully. was given different
medicines, wore plasters; none Of
these things helped me. Reading of
the cures that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has brought
about, 1 somehow felt that IL was
what needed and bought bottle to
take. How glad am that / did so
two bottles brought me immense re-
lief, and after using three bottles more
/ felt new life and blood surging
through my veins. It seemed as
though there had been a regular house
cleaning through my system, that all
the sickness and poison had been taken
out and. new life given me instead. /
have advised dozens Of my friends to use
Lydia e. Plnkham's Vegetable
Compound. Good health is indis-
pensable TO complete happiness, and
Lydia Il. Ptnlkham'S Vegetable
Compound has secured this to me"
-MRs. LAURA L. BBEMEB, Crown
Point, Indiana, Secretary Ladies' Relief
Corps = $4,000 forfeit II original Of abs5S IsttST
p1oVirR geHnfnsHssS cannot BE- produced.
Every sick woman who does not
understand her ailment should
write Mrs. Pinlkham, Lynn,
Mass. Her advice Is free and
always helpful
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Vaccination Is now obligatory IN
France within the FIRST year from birth
and must BE- followed by revaecinhtion
at the ages Of II and 81
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

II pays to look pleasant, even
though you may not be going 70 have
yoslF picture tAkon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Superior quality AID extra quantity
must win. This IS why Defiance Starch
ia taking the plans q an others,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

Mention some OF the by-pr0ductn
d petroleum." "uinivsrsitlsa."
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED II
WIN use no other Defiance Cold Water
starch has no equal IN Quantity or Quail
tty--i6 OF. for 10 centa. Other BRANDS
contain only Y on
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12

The man with a single idea never
tries to conceal 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
Why the tour-Leaf Glover Is Plentiful
From the Washington Post

From the Washington Post.
 The four-leaved clover has been view ed for many years as the symbol of luck. Everybody looks for a four-leaved clover whenever he passes a field in which clo- yer grows.
 Now, the clover does full honor to it's scientific name of trlfolium (three leaf), because for it to have more than that number is one of the exceedingly rare occurrences of botony.
 Yet. despite it's scarcity. the four leaved clover has been seen everywhere lately. Jewellers have ben putting it into brooches, pins and lockets and some ex- tremely pretty and unique designs have been made with it for the center.
 Surely this sudden pientirulness of what had been a rare plant must have set many folk guessing. And here Is the truth about it.
 The four leaf plant that has become so common Is not clover at all, although it looks so remarkably like clover It Is plant that Is known under the scientific name of marsilla quadrifolia This plant has relatives growing in the swamps of almost all the world. and they all loook exactly like clover. and-they all have four leaves
 But genuine four-leaved clover may soon become as common as the marsilla quadrifolia, for the European botanist Hugo de Vries, has succeeded in growing genuine four-leaved clover in fair quan- titles. He says that it is merely neces- sary to find some four-leaved clover plant and cultivate them carefully and save their seeds He found that of the seedlings IA per cent would turn out to be four-leaved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
LOWER PRICE HAD
 BEEN ANTICIPATED
IRON MARKET IS EXPECTED TO BECOME BRISK AGAIN WITHIN NEXT THIRTY pAYs-lNoUIRIEs MORE FREQUENT.

Rogers, Brown & co Tn their Cineln- nati circular of last week say:
 The month of June has been looked forward to as the period during which there would be a revival of pig iron buying and 1t is believed that the next thirty days will witness increased ac- tlvity in this line It has been rather surprising to see how foundries could continue in operation by purchasing a limited amount to piece out what was being received on old contracts but they have done so successfully. and the wait Ing market" has been unexpectedly pro- longed.
 Consumers have been encouraged by the numerous reports from apparently inspired" sources that the furnaces in the southern combination contemplated in their quotations. although such re- ports have been met with vigorous de- nials. The reduction has been made, however. and the price fixed. S15 Birm- ingham for No. ? foundry is the one that has been generally anticipated. Those who are familiar with the prevailing costs of southern pig iron think it Is a fair figure for both buyer and seller and that at this price iron should enter into consumption without protest from the user of the ultimate product.
 The actual business of the week has not been different in degree from that of considerable period preceding. Con sumers who actually need iron are buy ing limited amounts at lowest prices ob- tainable and inquiries are somewhat more frequent.
 ROGERS. BROWN & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
GRAND PRIX IS
 WON BY QUO VADIS
Edmond Blanc'S Entry First in
 Long Champs Handicap
VANOERBlL1'S ALPHA 4TA
Immense coneourse Gathers to See Great Racing EVent-Msny Eng Ilshmen Present But Do Not
 Enter Their Horses.

Paris, June 7.-The Grand Prix de Paris of 100000 francs. about one mile and seven furlongs, was run at Long Champs today in the presence of an immense concourse. It was won by Edmond Blanc's Quo Vadis while Caius and Vincius were respectively second and third. W. K. Vanderbilt's All pha came in fourth.
 Seldom if ever has the Grand Prix at- traeted a larger and more fashionable as- semblage to the Long Champs course than it has today. Favored by the wealth CT, the crowd began gathering early in the day and by noon many thousands were spread over the immense area within the race course, and passed the tedium of waiting by holding processions on the green sward, while still larger numbers lunehed under the trees in the Bois de Boulogne surrounding the course.
 Among the many Americans present were Counsel General Gowdy and MT. and Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt English speeta- tors also were seen in greater numbers than for many years, this being attributed to King Edwards visit and the complete renewal of cordial relations between the two countries. although the absence of English horses was remarked.
 Shortly before the horses paraded for the chief event. the president of the re- public, Mme Loubert. and their suite arrived in open landaus with blue liveried outriders and escorted by cuirassirs. There was a rush to see them and cheers were raised as they drove into the paddock where the committee of the Jockey club received and escorted the party to the presidential stand in which the members of the diplomatic corps and several min isters were already assembled.
 M Blanc's victory of all the places in the Grand Prix was we'll received, as his horses were all popular favorites. Presi- dent Loubet received and congratulated M. Blanc and soon afterwards the pres idential party took it's departure with the same ceremony as attended it's arrival.
 Besides taking fourth place in the Grand Prix. W. K. Vanderbilt secured third place in the Prix du Due D'Aoste with his horse Bright.
 The total amount of the bets made with the Paris mutual was s794,9s9 of which S332,7O4 was placed on the Grand Prix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
How Words Are Coined.

From the Chicago News.
 It was estimated about the year 1880 that the peasantry of certain district in England used only 800 words to express all of the needs of their rural life says Current Literature. The total vocabulary of the Bible is only 5000 words, that of Milton's poems about 5000 and Shake speare, dealing with so vast a range of human action. thought, passion and emo ton, only used some 15 600. A modern dic- tionary contains some 15,000. The mind is bewildered at the great growth of the English language in three centuries. It Is quite true that large number of the words catalogued today consists of tech- nical terms only used in the sciences to which they belong and that some are slang" with which the English language could dispense without any great loss, but there still remains a vast number available for the speaker and writer. Lam guage, like every other product of life must grow. Bentley showed but little of his usual acumen when he wrote: Tt were no difficult contrivance, if the public had any regard to 1t, to make the English language immutable, unless hereafter some foreign nation shall invade and over run us" The moment a language ceases to acquire new words there Is an indica- tion that thought Is standing still and de- cadence must at once ensue.
 The introduction of new words, how ever, must be governed by some sound principle. It would be e strange thing if, fin a republic of men, a new coin might be foisted upon the citizens at the will of any single individual. Even so in the re- public of language, whatever is introduced must be coined under the authority of the law. So long as there is a sufficient ex- pression for any thing or idea, so long is there no need for a new name When Huxley coined the word "agnostic." fash ioning it according to the laws of the English tongue. there was necessity for a name for man who simply put rev. elation among the things which were un- knowable. "Skeptic' would not serve, for the skeptic claims the right to reason about revelation. No such good reason had Browning for importing "banality." Already we had several expressions for the commonplace. Consequently, for every one who uses 'banality' a thousand use "agnostic." One is useful, the other Is ugelesS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
London Stock Exchange Depressed.

London, June 1.-The steady influx of gold promises to bring about an early re- duction in the bank rate. The uncertain conditions on Wall street acted as a check on all the markets of the Stock ex- change last week., and the continued weakness of South African shares con- tributed to the general depression. The only steady market was for some for eign bonds, particularly French securi- ties, which were affected favorably by the sultan's consent to the unifcation of the Turkish debt American securities closed better on Saturday, when 1t was found that the rumors that leading op- orators were embarrassed, were lacking In confirmation, but a very apprehensve feeling still prevails regarding this mar ket. Canadians were also depressed with the exception of Grand Trunks. which were firm on unexpectedly good traffic returns,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08

will not only save you distressing pain and valuable time. but will cost you less money. There is also a satisfaction In knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by a compe- tent physician who has experience in such matters and Is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. I have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham. and l am therefore known to great many. But if you are not acquainted with me. l re- fer you, with permission. to First Ma tional bank. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. 1 cure many pa- tients by mail treatment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway. lS01h Sec ond Avenue Birmingham. Ala ,
 Onice, Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours: s:30 a. m- to 5:30 D. m. Sunday, 10 a. m. to 12 m-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
APPOINTED BY LINCOLN.
Judge Caldwell of Arkansas Reaches
 the Age Limit and Retires.

Little Rock, Ark, June 7.-Judge Henry c. Caldwell of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, has retired. He reached the age limit of 70 years six months ago, and various rumors have been current regard ing his intentions since his last birthday.
 Judge Caldwell's retirement became eff fective June f. a letter having been writ ten to the President June 2 from Wagon Wheel Gap, Col, where the veteran jurist is staying. The news was received In Little Rock through letters to personal friends Friday and Saturday, Judge Caldwelrs service on the United States bench has covered a period of thirty-nine years. Ho was appointed by President Lincoln, and Is one of two of Lincoln's 8 appointees who survive. The other is United States Judge Jackson of West Virginia.
 Judge Caldwell came to Arkansas from Iowa on his appointment to the federal bench for this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-08
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
Via Central of Georgia Railway
 Season 1903.

"The Good Old Summer Time' is now upon us and the question is. where to go for rest and recreation
 The Central of Georgia railway now has on sale at all of its coupon ticket offices excursion tickets to mountain and lake resorts in the north. east and west.
 To eastern cities and resorts via Savan- nan and steamship lines.
 To Tybee, the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic coast
 Quick and convenient schedules; through sleepir car service. Full par ticulars, rates, schedules. etc, cheerfully furnished upon applicatio.. to your near est ticket agent or Solon Jacobs. commer- cial agent, 1921 First avenue. Birming- ham. Ala 6-3-tf