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The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-16

of her own in Travistock street,
Covent garden.
Miss Ethel Dickens, who is the
daughter of Charles Dickens, Jr.. is an
attractive young woman with a de-
lightful voice, much charm Of man
ner and a rare amount of executive
ability. She opened her first place of
business in the identical office in which
her distinguished progenitor edited
Household Words"
Miss Dickens makes a speciality of
copying plays and book manuscripts.
Dared she publish the list of famous
novelists only who come to her, Lon
don would realize perhaps more gen.
orally what a frst-hand knowledge of
current literature is in the possession
of Miss Dickens, Typewriter"
Into Miss Dickens Office inquisitive
travellers often penetrate with apoi-
ogies, but
"We were passing and saw your
sign, and just looked in to ask wheth-
err you were related to Charles Dick
ems, who wrote, ETC., ETC." Miss Dick
ems spent her childhood in Gad's Hill,
her grandfather's house, near Roches-
ter. Above her desk hangs a signed
photograph of Charles Dickens, and
her matches repose in an old-fash-
Toned little receptacle which the first
editor of Household Words used un-
til his death.
do you think your grandfather
would have approved of your going
into business In this wholesale fash
ion?" was asked Miss Dickens.
ooh, l don't know and then
laughed, but ] know he would have
preferred / should earn a living rath-
err than not have one"
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the largest in the village. Some child
in the household left the doll in the
corner of a sofa in the parlor as she
scampered away at the approach of
the officers. During the signing of the
papers Dollie sat up as well as she
could, clad only in a sort Of sleeveless
shirtwaist of faded calico.
When the conference was over and
the generals had left the room, some
of the younger officers, exceedingly
full of spiritn now that the long wal was
ended, discovered the rag doll and rec
ognized in her the Silent witness"
Though this ~scarecrow of rags had
done nothing to warrant the familiar
ity, young Custer, afterward killed in
an Indian massacre on the plains,
caught her up and threw her at the
head of mike" Sheridan. He in turn
used her as a playful missile with an
other officer as a target. So she suf-
fered the terrors of war, though she
had been a witness of the peace confer
ence.
When the rush for souvenirs came
Col. L. w. G. Moore, of Sheridan's staff,
secured the doll as his portion and
carried her off to an honorable captiv-
ity in his northern home. She is now
the highly priced possession of L. Chan
ningMoore and dwels in a safe in the
city of Hartford, Conn.
There is not the least doubt of the
rag dolls authenticity. She seems to
have made a strong impression on the
Young officers who romped with her
on that memorable afternoon in the
quiet little Virginia village. At one
time Col. Sheridan wrote to the dolls
owner: 81 well remember the rag doll
obtained from the room in the McLane
house at Appomattox where the sur
render of Lees army to Gen. Grant took
place. The relic was unique, and
though much fun was m4de over it at
the time, as years go on the silent wit
ness will become more and val
liable. Do not let it get out of your
possession as I foolishly did the ink
stand / obtained as a relic of the same
occasion."-N. Y. Tribune.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-16
O U STOPPED A
Interfered with Operation of the
Electrical Apparatus Which
Controls Railroad Service.

Did anyone ever imagine that a
mouse could stop a railway train?
1t seems to be impossible; neverthe-
less, it was done at the town of Carpi,
near Modena, in Italy.
On the Italian railroads an electrical
apparatus upon the departure of a
train from any station rings six
strokes upon a gong in the next sta
ton.
The station master at Carpi, hear
ing the gong ring three strokes where
there should be six, Immediately came
to the conclusion that something was
wrong on the line, and ordered up
the electric signal of warning.
The train, which by this time was
under full Roadway, came to a dead
stop.
Then began a transfer of telegraphic
messages.
The passengers were anxious to
know what was the matter. They
waited while the messages. went back
and forth.
The inquiry established the fact that
everything was right on the line, and
the train was ordered forward after
considerable delay.
The station master about this time
thought it might be well to look into
his gong, and there he found, stuck
fast between the cogs of the electrical
apparatus, a poor little mouse. The
unhappy little animal had happened to
be in the interior of the clock when
it STRUCK one" and down he attempt
ed to run, but was caught between the
murderous wheels.
His little body was big enough to
stop the whole apparatus, and,
%quently, the train as well.
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Couldn't Raise the Baby.

Senator Pritchard, of North Caro-
lima, telling how healthy his section
of the state is, remarked: "a noun
taineer, aged 90, and his wife, aged
90, were returning from the funeral
of their Oldest child, who had died
at the age Of II. They were both
deeply grieved. As they were dis
cussing their loss the wife said: 4
always told you, John, that we would
never raise that child"
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-16
How to wash MIL pans.

Wash vessels which have contained
milk in cold water first, and after
ward scour them with hot water and
soda. The S of Gold water first in
sures greater cleanliness, for plung-
ing at onc into hot water is apt to
set the milk and cause it to hang
about the cans and pans to the det-
of the milk which is after
ward placed in it.
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Amateurs.

Mrs. joint can't see any sense in
the way that young couple across
the hall quarrel!
Mr.. John-Give them time, my dear
they'll do At better when they have
been married longer.-Brooklyn Life.
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Think before We, sneak.

Let us think before we speak, since
the words We must speak must enter
into the life of the world and make it
worse or better, and if we err on Ell
Their side, err in gentleness and ten
derness and love.-Rev. DR.. Savage.
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A SensationaIist.

"You say your pastor is introduc-
ing novelties into the pulpit"
ALAS, yes! He has left the we'll
beaten paths of politics, society,
finance and vice, and is introducing
discourses on the Bible and the New
Testament."-Puck.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-16
AnimaI. Arc very Nervous.

M. Lepinay, a French veterinary
has called the attention of
the Society of Hypnotism and
Psychology to the Importance of the
mental pathology of animals. Nerv-
Gus troubles, he says, are far o
common among beasts and far o
like those of human beings than is
usually supposed.
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NE WAC Easx.

cts easy enough to make friends"
said Spenders, bitterly, shut pretty
hard to keep them"
"Oh, I don't know" replied Lend
ers. Eve got a number of friends
who seem perfectly willing to let me
keep Observation-Disclosures Press.
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Conditions Reversed.

Kidder-The proverb, "every dog
has it's day" doesn't go in Algiers.
Easly-Why?
Kidder-For the very good reason
hat there every dey has his dog
N. Y. Times
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pretty Near True.

ut is when a young man is in love-
remarked the Observer of Events and
Things, sthat he hasn't a single idea
in his head."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
Eggs and Divorce.

From the New York Sun.
 What a man eats. that he is--a rule that applies to woman, just as much or lit- tie. Mrs. Sarah Rorer philosopher and artist of the palate, has given a new ex- planation of the frequency of divorce. If fewer women ate eggs for breakfast" says that lady, "there would be fewer cases of divorce.' Eggs make their eat CTS lazy. The feminine egg-eaters neg lect their work. Their husbands are dis satisfied. Quarrels and dvorces start from the egg To the woman who doesn't have to do housework, eggs are just as pernicious. "The social leader who over indulges'' in eggs Hoses her brightness of eye. her piquancy and charm" Her husband loses interest Then come law yers" Hens as a factor of divorce; there's a problem for the debating soci- cites and the womens clubs.
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ONE GENT A WORD. EATEs--1c. a word a day; no aO taken for less than 25c for first tn' sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE. $750-Two Broom houses and lot 5Ox1OO and 1Ox4O to alley; Ave. c, near 12th st; car line; rent is paid promptly in ad- vance. S55O-25x21O feet; fronts on 1st ave also Morris ave. near 10th street; build on both fronts and will rent we'll S15OO-721hx100 feet; N. 14th street near 9th ave; build three houses on this lot and will pay good rent. 1OOx14O feet improved; Ave. D near 20th street. s325O-$l2O0 cash. balance easy-1o0x10O. cor ner E and 14th st., three 4-room houses. renting for s3s.OO in advance. and room for one more house. $2500-Modern Broom cottage; 18th street near 9th avenue; a nice little home.
 FOR RENT. Store. IA N. 18th st. 25xS0 feet, $40.00. Store, 2010 Morris ave. $75.00. 10-room residence. 619 south 22d st. sSO.0O.
 SMITH & STILLMAN. auIiN t1rAt N Senua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
PERSONAL.


 LADlEsl Cnlcncsters hngnsn Penny royal Pills are the best. Safe, reliable Take no other. Send 4c.. stamps. foi particulars. Relief for Ladies'" in let ter by return mail. Ask your druggist Chichester Chemical Co. Philadelphia pa- 7-2-156t- th- su- tu 5000 cash. balance easy; 50x190; two 6- room house, 7th ave, N B. F. Eborn YOUNG widow, age 2s with s10,0OO; lady, 20, $50o00; lady, %. s15,000; blonde 1s cash and beautiful farm; l seek honor able husbands for these. Confidential Address Mrs. w., 697 Fulton st.. Chi cago, lll s-23-sun-tf CORRESPOND OR MARR- Sample il. lustrated paper. cents; paper and pri- yate list, 10 cents. Describe yourself National Alliance. Grand Rapids Mich 5-3-su-tf
 YOUNG widow age 2S with s1O.0OO; lady, 2O. $5O,0O0; lady, 25, sl5.000; blonde, 1S cash and beautiful farm; l seek honor able husband for these. Confidential Address Mrs. w., 697 Fulton St.. Chi cago, Ill. S-2S-sun-tf LADIES-Our harmless remedy relieves without fail delayed or abnormally sup pressed menstruation. For free trial ad- dress Paris Chemical Co.,. Milwaukee, Wis. 1O-25-St-su CLAIRVOYANT and astrological readings by mail. Your future told by methods that never fail Send 25 cents and birth day for reading. Madam Ray. Box 622, Atlanta, Ga 11-7-4t-su 5000 cash, balance easy terms. buys love ly new model modern home, near 11th avenue, S. B. F. Eborn.
 WEAK MEN-Our improved Vacuum Developer permanently cures sexual weakness, varlcocele, structure, en- larges shrunken organs; sealed particu- lars Charles Manufacturing Co.,, Char les building. Denver. Col. 11-S-4t-su SISTERS in despair speedy relief; ab- normal suppression any cause: write for remedy; safe. sure. Dr. Martha Walker Co.,, 163 State. Chicago. $l750-A snap. 5Ox19O, Avenue H; two new 4-room houses. rented $24 month. B. F. Eborn.
 MARRIAGE Directory free to all Pay when married. New plan; send no money. For particulars addess II. A. Horton. Dept. 103, Tekonsha. Mich. LADIES-$500 reward if my monthly regu- lator fails to relieve obstinate suppress sion, any cause in pathology. Mail. Safe harmless. Beware of frauds, who initiate us to deceive. Dr. Johnson Med. Dis, 25-95 Dearborn street, Chicago. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Choi central 3-story brick business property; paying per cent; unincumbered. Would exchange and pay s10,OO0 cash additional for largest high grade property on rent al basis. B. F. Eborn, 113 N. Fist MADAME ROBERTSON, clairvoy and palmist, will extend 50-cent readings till the 7th. Tell them facts about busi- ness changes, success, love and domestic affairs, old important events. HIS S. 18th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
RIIslNEss CHANCES.

 WANTED TO BUY-I have a client who wants to buy sf00O0 stock dry goods and notions, in or out of the city; VIII pay s5OO0 cash. 5000 in good. centrally located Birmingham real estate Call or write at once. Miller, Suite 412 First National Bank Bldg
 f0O LOTS FREE-First 100 applicants sending stamp will receive deed of lot, size 25x10O feet to advertise Westmin- ister Park suburb New York. Twentieth Century Realty Co.,, Wall St., N. Y. 11-S-4t-su
 FOR SALE OR EXcHANGE-265 acres to 3 miles of Birmingham; 100 choice lots 50x14O each, fronting car line; stylish attractive Broom Highland avenue home on lot 1O0x200; 70O-acre farm on Railroad with Broom residence con- venient to Birmingham; will sell or ex- change for marketable stock of goods. B. F. Eborn, 113 N. 21st. ' to 15 per cent can be realized weekly by our system of investment; handle your own money; particulars free. William F. Sanders & Co, Wilson Bldg. Chicago, H. 11-22-su-tu-thu MANAGER of the largest cereal food manufacturers in the United States located at Battle Creek, Mich, highest bank and commercial references. finds 1t necessary to open branch office In Birmingham and we want a capable man who can come well recommended to fill the position of local manager; salary $500 per year and percentage of business done; our manager should make at least 5000 per year in this ter ritory; must invest $2OO0 in accordance with our cooperative plan of doing business. Address H. F. Harvey, F. O. Box 2374 Battle Creek Mich. FREE months; illustrated mining pa per; full news from all camps; invalu- able to investors; write today. North American Miner, 34 Broadway New York.
 to per cent every week paid in divi- dends; no losses; your balance remitted on demand; conservative and cautious methods our plan for investments; sums of $20 up accepted references and par ticulars gladly sent free. Address Fleishman & co. 1904 Broadway, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

FOR SALE-One Stanhope trap; cheap.
 Apply to J. Fies & Sons. 11-27-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

FOR RENT-Three large rooms, upstairs, electric lights, bath and phone; suitable for light housekeeping; references ex- P. O. Box 99
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

ll-2S-2t LADIES-sS to $l5 paid weekly. doing plain sewing at home; experience un- necessary; material sent free every where. Send stamped addressed enve- lope for particulars. Weber Manufac- turing Co, 1135 Broadway, New York LADIES-Most profitable home work; 80 to s15 weekly; material free; no can wasting; steady work: send stamped en- veope. Surety Co.,, Chicago. YOU can make SIP to SIS per week if you have small space at home; no capital; no canvassing goods sent prepaid. Send addressed envelope United Product Co., POD Broadway, N. Y.
 LADIES-s3O per hundred writing short letters; no deposit; no canvassing stamped envelope particulars. Ladies' Supply Co.,, Department Ss, Indianapo- lis, Ind.
 WANTED-Ladies to do piecework al their homes; we furnish all materials and pay from $7 to SIP weekly; send stamped envelope to Royal Co.,. 3i E. Monroe St.. Chicago LADIES having fancy work to sell doilies. centerpleces. hattenberg and drawnwork send stamped envelope. Ladies Exchange. 34 D, Monroe St., Chi cago.
 s5- 70 to s2O .Oo per week for spare moments at home. Address w. J Winston, 35 Claybrook avenue. Memphis, Tenn. WANTED-Lady of business ability; not under 25 Address Nj. D. care Age fierald ll-29-ot sS3Oo-Lovey new Groom cottage home north 22d street: s7jo cash. balance monthly or to suit d gem inside; E, r.. Eborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

WANTED-Traveli salesman for Ala bama; no technical knowledge but act i've. all round hustler; established. we'll rated house. r. R. Jennings, Sales Manager, Detroit, Mich.
 WANTED-Spe salesman for high grade line to nearly all classes ot retail- CTS; large sales on very liberal terms: high cash commissions: exclusive terri tory; no technical knowledge necessary, but simply an al-around hustler; $25 weekly advance while travelling. w. F.. Hodgman & Co.,, 9O-9G Prospect St., Cleveland O.
 FOR SALE OR RENT-lO0x20o. Broom, 2-story house; fronts car line South Highlands; a desirable home reasopa- ble price reasonable terms. Apply to owner. 1l3 x. Fist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

FOR RENT-Nice large furnished front room in private family; use of paror and phone. ell N. 22d street. Peoples phone 1874.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

FOR SALE. s3s50-R Residence, Humbolt avenue. S2500--Lot Ave. and 18th street. $45O0-Lot 11th ave, south. S5750-Residence. Avenue K. $4500-Resdence, 11th ave. south. S5750-R Residence 12th ave. south. S900-75x240. 18th ave. and 23rd street. S5O00-R esidence. 18th avenue. south. s2500-Lot 18th ave. near south 20th street $1500-Lot 18th avenue. south. $4200- Residence. 18th street, south. s60O0-Resdence 18th street. south. $3150-Cor. residence. 18th street $4200-R Residence. South 17th street. $2500-Vacant lot on Highlands $5000-R esidence. 12th street. south. s165o-Cor. lot 10th avenue. south. $3150-100 ft. lot Sycamore street,
 w. B. LEEDY & co. Phones 42 112 North Fist St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
HELP WANTED-MALE.

TIE TT WYNN I-t I'''NtH' HELPER WANTED-For sign painting Hermitage. 25th street and End avenue. Room f. l0-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
AGENTS WANTED.


 WANTED-Agents to sell unhreakable sidesteel corsets; good pay. Write M. Darling, e2 Clark St., Chicago, III.
 u-2S-2t WANTED-Organize Cur certificates are the acme Of insurance projection. paying accident, sick, death. old age benefits. Valuable renewal contracts for energetic workers. Modern Work man of the world. Warder building, Washington, D. c. S-2s-sun-tf NgANTED-Ol ganizers to represent old established fraternal society. paying ac- ci6snt, sick. death and endowment benefits; big salaries paid good pro- ducers. Write American Fraternity Washington, b. c. 5-17-tf-su WANTED-Orga Our certificates are the acme of insurance protection. paying accident, sick. death. old age benefits. Valuable renewal contracts for energetic workers. Modern Work man of the World. Warder building. Washington, D. c. S-2-tf-sun WANTED Party with s25,OOO to take half interest in large prohtably operated business enterprise worth S250,000. For particulars apply at 113 N. 2lst WANTED-Agents to sell Royal Pepsin Bitters; big commission; easy seller; samples free. L. S A Scharff. St. Louis
 11-29-9t-sun-thur WANTED-Agents to handle our high grade Perfumes; our plan wins; large profits; terms reasonable. Leffler X Go St, Louis, Mo
 OUTFIT free credit given; cut-price Christmas books. soc book 121ac; $1 book 25c $1.50 book BOG; S250 book Toe. Ferguson 6l52 Fifth Cincinnati, o. WANTED-Manager in every city, coun- ty to handle best paying business known; legitimate; new; exclusive con- trol. Phoenix Co, 15 W 2Sth st, N. Y. WANTED-Party with $10'OOO to join in purcahse of valuable mine in operation. For particulars apply to 113 N. Fist WANTED-Agents to sell an article to revolutionize domestic ironing. One agent sold 40 in 10 days, clearing $l00; one sells another; don't delay. Jubilee Iron Co.,, 1505 Jackson street, Omaha Neb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
ONE GENT A WORD.

RATES-1c. a word a day; no ad taken for less than 25c for first in. sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

ROOMS-cheap; furnished or unfurnish- ed; close in; good neighborhood; mod ern conveniences; references exchanged. Also baby's go-cart for sale. 1891 Ave c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

FOR RENT-Four or five connecting rooms. nice house, desirable locality, electric lights. telephone and bath. Right on the car line. Terms reasona- ble to the right parties Apply No. BIO St Charles avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
MONEY TO LOAN REAL ESTATE in amounts from $250 to s10.000 upon terms to suit borrowers and at lowest market rates.
 Alabama
 Trust and
 Savings
 Company, 2OOz First Avenue.
2OO7 First Avenue.
HELP WANTED.

HELP WANTED. WANTED-SiX keen-sighted, smart, bright men and women to go through the streets and avenues of Birmingham and search for the lucky Loveman, Jo- seph & Loeb buttons: salary S2.50 day to right men and women. Apply super intendent's office before a. m., Love man, Joseph & Loeb.
 1-26-St-thu-sat-su-tu WANTED-Six statesmen, four sales ladies. two collectors. two solicitors four stenographers. five seamstresses Apply room 336 Hood building Call Monday morning.
 WANTED-To confer or correspond with 50 good stenogra phers who desire to bet ter their positions. We placed six this week at salaries ranging from $40 to s7o per month and we can place you as easily; register with us. Interstate Court Reporters Bureau. room 23S 1st Nat. Bank Bldg, Bell phone 15A
 11-1-su-tf $l75O-2O acres. one mile of Ensley. B. F. Eborn 11S N. Fist.
 WANTED-Three cooks. three chamber maids, two porters. Apply SS6 Hood building.
 WANTED-A good stenographer in every town in Alabama to increase their in- come without interfering with present duties. For particulars address Bus mess. care Age-Herald. 10-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-The Vanderbilt Hotel, Ca- lera, Ala. Thirty -sx rooms completely furnished, water connections bath rooms, sample rooms etc. One of the best ocations in Alabama. All Louis- vile and Nashville and Southern trains stop right at the door. No hotel in the state has a better standing with the travelling public. On account of failing health l wish to retire from active work and will sell to desirable party at a bargain. For information, terms. etc,
 address l. N. Breazeale, prop. Calera. Ala. 10-23-e. O. d-1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

WANTED-Two bright men to act as canvassing salesmen. Those applying
 must have ability to sell. Experience in the sale of pianos, organs. sewing machines, insurance or other agency lines preferred. Small salary and com mission allowed to start with. w. w. S., P O. Box 559 11-29-2t -su- tn
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Phones 42 112 North Fist St.

FOR SALE, Modern S-room house, 18th st. south be- tween 12th and 18th ayes, renting at price that will make the purchaser a handsome dividend. Modern Broom house, Richmond Place; nice lot: a bargain. Groom cottage in elegant repair; large lot on car line, Woodlawn; price and terms right. Elegant Highland Avenue home at bar gain. Modern Groom cottage almost new; large lot 14th ave, near 18th st south; s10O cash, balance like paying rent. One of the handsomest lots on North Highlands, 11th avenue; cheap for cash. 1909 Avenue C, now under rental for $32.50 per month.
 FOR RENT. Nice ground floor office in First National Bank Building. Ware house, 2O14 Avenue A, two stories, running back to railroac. Good store, 170i First avenue. Elegant double store, three stories. Sd avenue and 18th street. Several nice residences for rent. Call and see our list We have all kinds of insurance. Loans negotiated. UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones. 6l3 2017 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29

WANTED-Specialty salesman to sell staple line under special contract, for 1904; advertising grocers speciality man preferred; remuneration no object to right man; full particulars or no at tention. Address, Mfgr., care Age-Her- aid.