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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
For Probate Judge.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that II. P. Hefiin is candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- ! mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
For Tax Collector,

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON
.aturday evenlng-"Iris..'
AT THE BlJou.

All ells-Dunne-Harlan Go. in "The Night of the Fourth" spe- <
 eial Xmas matinee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
by w. CLARK RUSSELL.

mands; so that all in second it was
too late. The six oars sparkled as
they rose in tragic arrest under the
bows of the sweeping ship. On board
the Oak they saw number of men
running on the frigate's forecastle.
Through the glass Pope spled her peo-
pie struggling for life in the frigate's
wake.
THAT" he cried, pointing with the
telescope to the white water astern
of the frigate, was her reason for
bringing up in Margate Roads last
night"
'Ay," said Crystal, "hang me if
there isn't even a Providence for
pirates" and he and Pope laughed
with al their might.
The Dutchman measured score of
her own lengths before she backed
her topsail and lowered boats. Five
men only were picked up, and they
were too exhausted to explain the err
rand they had been upon. In fact, it
was doubtful if the Dutchman would
have understood them. The frigate
remained hove-to, while one of the
boats put the English seamen ashore
at Broadstairs; by which time the
Oak, snnoticed by the. seventy-four,
had fetched the southern limb of the
Goodwin Sands, when, easing off her
sheets, she went away for the French
coast.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Mud stains on dresses may be re
moved by rubbing with cut raw pc
tato.
To remove rust from knitting nee
dies rub them up and down with a
cinder.
Mating used as floor covering will
lie more smoothly when sewn to
gether like carpet than when nailed
down.
To make low room look higher
let the curtains hang to the floor
Short curtains make the room look
lower than II is.
Japanese, trays may easily be
cleaned by rubbing them with cloth
moistened with a few drops of oil anG
polishing 1t off with a soft buster.
To keep a fruit or seed cake moist
place it in an alright tin with 8
good. sound apple. renewing the ap
pie If it become in the least decayed
The lid of teapot should always
be left so that the air may get in
This prevents mustiness. The same
rule, of course, applies TO a coffee pot
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Perfect MaYonnalse.

Perfect mayonnaise is one of the
most difficult things to make, for ever
with the greatest care nine times ou
of ten it will curdle. Here is an ex
cellent tip If you discover your may
onnaise is curdled: Take frest
dish, preferably a soup plate, chill il
on ice and pick up" the mayonnaist
by this simple process: Stir together
a few drops of cold water and lit
tie dry mustard. Dip the fork into
the curdled sauce and stir, very
little at time, into the mustard and
water. Proceed cautiously, stirring
rapidly and well each time the fork
is dipped into the curdled mixture
The result will be perfect mayor
naise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
HERBERT SPENCER IN YOUTH.
Stern Of Character, Yet Human
Enough to Enjoy Joke.

Stern Of Character, Yet Human
Enough to Enjoy Joke.
The eighty-third birthday of Mr..
Herbert Spencer has brought out,
among other things, extracts from
the anonymous diary of friend Of
his early days. when he was on the
engineering staff of the London e
Birmingham railway. Spencer ap-
parently, was neither companionable
nor particularly popular.
His stern and somewhat harsh
character stood forth in all its naked
ness, as at his then early age he had
neither tact nor knowledge of men
sufficient wherewith to clothe his i'm
perious temperament. He lived in an
atmosphere of antagonism-a Radical
among Tories, democrat among
aristocrats, an advanced free think
er among sturdy supporters Of the
mother church. But young, thought
less and careless as we were. we soon
realized that young fellow Of keen.
penetrating intellect had come among
us, before whom we could not hold
our own in argument either in meta
physics or in engineering, when We
presumed to differ.
Still he was human enough to en-.
joy, and even to perpetrate, a prac.
tical joke upon a comrade, Hensman
by name.
He inserted piece of tracing pa
per daily inside the leather lining Of
Hensman's hat. In few days the
hat was a tight fit; remarks were
made to the victim on the palpable
enlargement of his Uranium, which
he verified by stating that his hat
gave evidence of the truth of the OBJ
servatlon by the gradual tightening Of
the fit. Great sympathy was ex.
pressed on the alarming symptom.
and great fun was caused by Hens.
mans CONSERVATION.
The idea of Herbert Spencer play.
ing practical jokes will probably be
new and startling to most people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
CHAPTER v.
The Crew Of the Gypsy.

At Hamburg the three hired men
were discharged with their handker.
chiefs literally tasseled: and they left
conserving to meet Captain Pope in
London on such and such date at the
sign of the Camperdown.
When Pope had settled his affairs in
Hamburg, he manned the Oak with
four Dutch seamen and sailed to the
Thames. l am not able to give fur
Their particulars of the Hamburg ex-
petition than these, because l never
could get to hear who had taken the
plate off Pope's hands; how it had
been got ashore without detection;
the sum Of money 1t had fetched, and
the like. But this part, though 1t was
doubtless full of excitement, is not
material to the interest of the story,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

"Look!" said he, in his hoarse dote.
pointing.
The Dutch frigate of last night"
exclaimed Pope, after turning his
head.
She was coming down Channel on
a taut bow-line, and made fine figure
as she drew clear of the Foreland.
whats that?" suddenly exclaimed
Crystal, and Madison, who had come
on deck, cried out, They're a-chasing
of us!"
Both he and Crystal looked toward
Broadstairs, and thither Pope directed
his eyes, where, without aid of glass
lie might see what should prove a
six-oared galley sweeping from the
little pier-end. Her oars sparkled
swiftly.
The glass;" he roared.
Madison grasped the tiller while
the Captain looked. There were others
In that boat than those who pulled
her. She seemed full of men. Pope
caught sight of the CLINT of bayonets.
She was coming along as steadily
swift as the rapid determined pulse
of the long and bending lines of fash
ing ash could drive her. The brine
stood like frost at her bows, and the
foam rushed att as though she had
been driven by a propeller.
"A revenue boat" says Pope, with
one of his oaths, handing the glass to
Crystal. land she's after u.s.
c,ouds white and swift with the
light of the sun and the life of the
wind were oversnreadine the western
saahoard and they mingled with MANY
leaning shafts Of canvass heading out
of the Downs There was a shirt in
the freshenine Of the wind and the
Oak snored as she drove through II.
All along the horizon IN mort were the
Goodwin sands They were brilliant
nov With Dreaming lines of Yeast
and the yellow sboal showed a firm
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Charm of Print Dresses.

Print possesses much simplicity
and charm when applied to the sum.
mer dress. The white print dress
with red spots upon it. or the white
p,int dress with narrow black lines
upon it, may be converted into thing
of signal stylishness. The skirt
should be plainly fashioned, bearing
two very large tucks upon the hem;
and by the way the very large tuck,
known as the lingerie tuck, appears
on many of the most elaborate
dresses.
The simple gathered bodice to that
print dress might have a very deep
yoke cut with a long shoulder seam
made of Irish lace, and the waist
would be encircled by a scarlet
leather belt.
This is the time Of year when
cherries and cA-rants and things TO
eat, find their .ace upon hats. re-
calling, perhaps the habits and GUS
toms Of the Neapolitan, but yet by
no means lacking prettiness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Embroidery Of Linen.

Beauties continue to multiply
among the embroidered linens. A
very handsome imported gown of this
material is trimmed with broderie
Anglaise, blending ecru and white.
Needless to say. 1t has blouse, the
yoke Of which is composed of very
tiny perpendicular tucks, the bishop
sleeves being tucked to match and
having deep cuffs of embroidery.
In fact. the whole thing is a sym
phony in tucks, which also form the
yoke Of the skirt. The artistic
touch which denotes French work
manship is noticeable in the girdle
of black taffeta and the stock to
match, both of which display odd
little appliques of reseda or apple
green.
For travelling costumes. especially
those selected with view to ocean
voyages, the fiecked tweeds and
heather mixtures so much favored by
our English sisters can be adopted
with advantage. They are extremely
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
The Dainty Eichu.

a popular accessory of dress this
summer is the fichu, or 1880 pei
crime, falling from the shoulder with
long scarf ends. For the young lady
1t is of chiffon, crepe de chine or silk
net, edged all around with three or
four inch fSuble frill of lace, though
ruffies OF the material make a pretty
finish. When trimmed with but a
single ruffle. slightly gathered and
graduated in width, these are particu-
larry becoming to stout women, the
two decided points in front brought
down below the belt line considerably
lengthening the appearance of short
waist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
SHIRTS GROW ON TREES THERE.
That, at Least, is the Statement of ar
Old Sailor.

That, at Least, is the Statement Of an
Old Sailor.
Shirts grow on trees where came
from" said the old sailor.
How SO, shipmut?" pale clerk
asked.
The sailor emptied his glass ard
wiped his mouth with the back Of his
hand. I'm a-speakin'," he said, ~
the South seas. You know them ISL
ands over there?"
Sure" said the clerk.
well, that's where mean that
shirts grow on trees. There's kind
of willow tree on them islands with
soft, flexible bark. A native selects
tree with trunk that's just little
bigger round than he is. He makes a
ring with his knife around the trunk
through the bark, and he makes an.
other ring four foot below. Then, with
a slit of the knife, he draws the bark
off, the same as a boy does in maxim
willow whistle, and he's got fine,
durable shirt. All he needs to do is
to dry 1t out, make two holes for the
diins, anu put ldciu III tue DdCh W
draw IL together.
In the spring Of the year the shirts
are gathered. Men and women both
go out at that time to look for trees
that ft them. These bark shirts are
treated SO as to be soft and flexible.
They don't look bad Gosh hanged IL
they look bad at all, for shirts that
grow on trees. Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

which may be said to begin with this:
September the Both, some time be-
fore 1820.-It was blowing fresh
breeze of wind in the English chan
mel; dark clouds. splitting rain as they
sped, gave look of flying wildness to
the few dim spaces of dusty blue;
they produced the effect of flying
scud, and all on high seemed to re-
volve as the weeping shadows poured
away into the horizon on the breath
of the shouting wind.
In the midst of this scene a little
brig was sailing. She was the Gypsy.
The captain was Richard Pope, her
chief mate was Jonathan Crystal, her
second mate and boatswain was Mat.
thew Grindal, and in her forecastle
and about her decks were thirty sea-
men, counting several idlers, such as
the gunner, the carpenter, cook, cabin
servant, and the like.
She was bound to the Bay Of Cam
peachy to load with logwood, and to
trade with the West Indies.
To the Bay of Campeachy! So it
was said. So her papers showed
She had sailed down the river armed
with four carronades of a side, long
| gun on her forecastle, and a stern
chaser, twelve FOUNDER. She was
therefore a little formidable with ar
tillery. But the pirate then continued
as fixed condition of the ocean life
as the gilded and galleried West In
diaman she plundered. There were
other risks, moreover, which made the
cannon a necessary feature of a ships
deck.
They had dined in the cabin. Cap
tain Pope had come on deck. It was
| Crystals watch, and the two men
stumped the planks together. Pope
came to stand at the little skylight
to survey the scene of his ship, and
Crystal, on wide legs, rocked beside
him.
"She lifts with splendid buoyancy,"
said the commander, Il never could
have believed that she possessed these
heels. Look how she throws the seas
away to leeward! That fine Dutch
frigate which saved our lives would
not leap in loftier graces.
Certainly the little craft just then
was heroic picture for commander
who was also her owner, to contem-
plate. Her four black dogs Of war at
a side crouched in the scuppers; and
her tarpaulined forecastle gun looked
like dead giant stitched up awaiting
burial. The twelve-pounder aft was
brass; a sullen CLINT broke in it when
the sun shone. 1t made a formidable
show on that little quarterback clear
OF the wheel, then grasped by two sea.
men, one a colored man, the other as
black as a gypsy with hair like snakes
crawling out OF his hat down his back.
They looked pair Of beauties, but
were indeed in perfect keeping with
the rest Of the crew now visible.
1t was they who gave the little fy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
ship her wild and savage aspect

ing ship her wild and savage aspect.
The most formidable of them for ugli.
ness and bulk was Matthew Grindall
the boatswain, who had likewise
agreed to servo as second mate
Though an Englishman, he had been
pirate aboard a Frenchman, had
also served as able seaman in a
scoundrel Spanish piccaroon, and
scarce a memory of this mans for
year after year but was red and dread
full.
He was overseeing some work a
cluster of seamen were upon in the
waist, and Captain Pope watched him.
Assuredly the Camperdown had been
shelled to some purpose. Those of
the crew who were at odd Jobs about
the deck, or who were gathered into
groups about the galley and lonsboat,
were as completely pirate in face and
garb, in the sound of their desperate
laughs, in their ceaseles oaths, in their
postures, and motions charged with
the brutalest spirit of defiance and
recklessness, as the heart of man or
boy could yearn to read about, and
thirst to attend to the gallows.
'Crossman has done our purpose
Justice" said Pope with a smile, with
his eyes fixed on Grindal. Il expect
that most of these men have seen
their turn as pirates"
They're here as privateersmen,"
exclaimed Crystal.
They shall be undeceived," said
Pope, turning suddenly and beginning
to walk the short deck, Crystal beside
him. And what's the difference?"
THE hangman Knows" answered
Crystal.
WAS never privateersman
hanged?" cried Pope.
"A letter of marque is as good as
a pennon," said Crystal. Then seeing
irritation in the commanders face,
he said, Has Mr. Staunton any sus-
picion, dye think, of the nature of
this voyage?"
None. Four hundred pounds in
cash, and the remainder in bills; that
sufficiently appeased the curiosity of
a man who had ship which was rot
ting her bottom out in the Thames.
Crossman acted well; he held as mute
as a skullw
"Crossman is man you may de-
pend on" exclaimed Crystal when
do you reckon upon taking the crew
into your confidence"
This afternoon, Jonathan" said
Pope sternly.
Crystal looked away to sea.
There was now too much wind for
the royals; they were clewed up to
the shrill measures of the bo'sun's
pipe; the flying jib was hauled down.
and the taut weather shrouds shook
as some seamen ran aloft.
Sail ho!" shouted one Of them out
of the fore-top.
Where away?" roared Pope.
ITO be continued.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
sxStlspRKssfp
- WoMAN s,sS1rg'

Buttercup yellow is among the new
laces.
Everything tends to the long and
slender figure.
The flower collar and belt to match
is a pretty idea.
Bias bands of satin stitched are
used a great deal.
wreaths of roses are scattered over
thin summer fabrics.
Smart new leather belts are three
and four inches wide.
Tiny Breton caps of pearls are worn
at Partisan theaters.
Plated boleros are wonderfully be-
coming to slender forms.
Mohair Is one Of the smartest fab
RIGS because it hangs well.
Light, smooth cloths are more nu-
merous on the street than for years.
Nearly all smart gowns are finished
with sash in some form or other.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
CHAPTER Iv.-continued.


Northen.
sioop IN sight?
hght ahead, sir, almost within
nan.
Is captain crystal showing him.
sen!
see MIN In the BOWS OF the sloop
waiting lor US.
rope hlted MS mead ana a minute
ia'er tne iittie fabric was alongside,
'ae nun Oh tne sioop putting her out
vi sisnt OF iand. me bundles were
hahdeu up the men sprang aboard
a'.er onem'
ii'ely my hearts! shouted Pope,
anu make san.
ne sprang 10 the tiller, and Crystal
pul ms weight with the others, upon
'nroat' peak and other halyards. The
great sioping san futtered languidly
.neh rounded silent as the big jib
pore the httle vessers head off. They
were under way and the ripple from
.ne stem glanced. like needle into
the wake.
me Downs now lay plain, but very
INSTANT. But one large blue shadow
ioomed 1ormidably-the Families
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Points In style.

Fringes are, 1t is said. to be more
popular than ever in the autumn. A
narrow raveled fringe of silk used
with a piping of the same silk Is
d new fancy. and a cut fringe of
cloth trims some of the new cloth
gowns and mantels.
Some new stockings Of filmiest silk
gauze are appliqued with lace motifs
or hand embroidered in lieu of the
once open-work decoration. Others
again of equally filmy silken char
acter are inset with lace medallions
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

m a ny attractive
I e ature s. The
waist, with its
opening at the
side, discloses a
pointed yoke effect
In both front and
back. The waist
and skirt are in
one piece. Every
mother knows the
particular advan-
tage of this style
dress. Sew up the
shoulder and arm
seams-a n d { h g
dress is put to-
gether, A pretty
little conceit is the
pretty little sleeve
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Doing Time.

There goes old Skinner. He is
beginning to look aged"
"Yes-he is old in years and older
in sin. All his life he has been
doing others, and now he Is even
trying to do Father Time"
IF he had had his deserts he would
save been doing time long ago."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

cap. which, by the way, is going to
be worn great deal. The model is
a good one to follew for any kind
of material and will make a very SER
viceable and attractive school dress.
A pretty development would be in
plain or striped linen, using bias
bands of the same material in white
embroidery for decoration. Or make
the dress of red or blue cashmere
for Fall wear and trim with any
colored embroidery bands, which are
very pretty and yet inexpensive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

If you want to keep meat tender be
careful not to prick it when cooking.
If fork is used in turning it the
Juice is sure to run out.
Parsley. if kept in cool place in
an alright jar. will retain its fresh
ness much longer than if kept in
water.
A little gum arabic mixed with com.
mon starch will give a glossy surface
to linen.
The odor of onion may be removed
from knife by rubbing it in coarse
salt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

of the front, on
each side of which
are two side plaits.
The front is trim
med with a hand
some motif of APP
plique guipure. of
which the yoke. or
shoulder collar. is
also made.
In the latter is
run rose satin rib
bon, knotted on
the shoulders and
on each side of the
front. The sleeves
are finished with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

and bottom, and
trimmed W | t h
bands Of English
embroidery in a
marguerite design
over white taffeta,
also with squares
of black chantilly.
The cravat and
the corslet girdle
are of green panne,
the former fin
ished with pen
dantS. The unlined
sleeves are of lib
erty mousseline
gathered at the
top and trimmed
with the embroid.
cry. Each sleeve
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

the embroidered batiste, lie ends
finished with fringe or pendants.
Straps of this embroidery extend
over the shoulders and down the
sleeves, the full, draped undersleeves
are of the dotted batiste. shirred on
the inside and finished with deep lace
cuffs.
The plated blouse is of plain ecru
linen of the same shade as the gown,
with cravat of the same. The girdle
is heliotrope taffeta. fastened with a
gold buckle.-Chic Parisien.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
A Marrow Escape.

She-of course he bored me awfully.
but | don't think showed 1t. Every
time yawned just hid it with my
hand.
He Crying to be alphabetically,
don't see how hand so small could
-er-hide-that is-beastly weather
we're having isn't It?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
French Wrist Bags.

Partisan women are rarely scer
without their "sac"-it makes very
little difference where--either at the
races, shopping. opera or at the after
noon teas. The sac is nothing less
than a wrist bag, of generous size, o.
antelope, in either black or gray. say,
the st. Louis Republic. Sometimes i
is studded with steel points.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
A Truthful Angler.

Just throw me half dozen OF your
biggest trout" said the man with the
costly anglers outfit.
Throw them!" exclaimed the as
tonished fish dealer.
That's what | said," replied the
party Of the first part. Then I'll go
home and tell my wife caught them
! may be poor fisherman, but I'm
no liar"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
How II Ended.

Askem-What became of the newly
organized Honest Suffrage league?
Newitt-Well. you see. the president
of the league found out that he had
been mistaken. and that he really
stood some show for public ONCE
after all. So he resigned and the or.
ganization disbanded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
FIannels Are InflammabIe.

One of the most infammable ma
terials is cotton textile with fleecy
nap. Shakers fannels, outing flannel
canton flannel and all the rest of the
mapped order are so many death-traps
when made into garments for the lit
tie ones, and therefore should BE-
avoided.