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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
Suggestions to Housekeepers

Use a long-handled brush in clean
ing the walls or, more properly, a long
handle ending in wire frame cover
ed by d lambs wool bag, which may
be slipped off beaten and washed.
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Paint should never be scrubbed
but wiped with soft WOODEN cloth,
dipped i'll warm water \ slight touch
OF sand soap may be used on a stub
born stain. Dry with piece of fan
mel cloth after good rinsing
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To clean sWansGown. make a warn,
lather of soap and then gently squeeze
the down in ii until it is quite clean.
Rinse in fresh cold water With
little blueing in il. Afterward shake
the water out and hang in the air to
dry.
Suffering caused by chilbIains is of
ten relieved by painting them With
colodion, With equal parts of oil of tur-
pentino and ichthyol applied with a
camefs hair brush.
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Alcohol will remove grass stains
from linen With very little rubbing.
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If you value your eyesight don't
have any room lighted by a slaring.
unshaded light, especially from over
head. Lights should be shaded, So
that there shall be no glare This
is why reading lamps are so restful
They throw the light down where ii
is needed, and there is no trying
glare ON the eyes from them.
If bread has been baked too brown
or if the crust has been blackcned
in an oven made toe het do not at
tempt 10 cut off the black with a knife.
As soen as the loaYes are cold go over
them with a coarse CRATER.
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Garnishins of hard-boiled eggs in
basket shapes may be accomplished
by cutting off straight the ends of
the hard boiled eggs and across
through the center; take out the
yokes from the upper parts and fill
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
First "DaImatian" Powder,

German newspapers call attention
to the fiftieth anniversary of bug
powder, or "Dalmatian" powder. A
German woman named Anna Rosseur
found out the fatal effects of chrys-
anthemum flowers on insects She
tol3 a druggist Of her discovery and
the insect powder trade is now worth
millions to Dalmatia
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
Mountain Threatens Disaster.

Great Altels, a mountain near The
1emm', in the Eernese Oberland, is
threatening to split asunder and over
whelm the neighboring valley. In
September, 1895, great fall of ice
from the Alteis covered hundreds of
acres OF meaooW land in the neighbor.
aood of Spitalmatten.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
the fruit of a grated tree IS Rall right.

the fruit of grated tree is y all right.
Some people sst.|. to .,.>
late at the theater. AK loud and care
little about how Yuch they disturb
others. This is kIash. rude and un-
becoming. Such fndeet is more no.
ticeable at the tn katcr than anywhere
else except at cfurch. Another sug-
gestion is that y screen be put across
the opera house, from the gallery TO
the middle of the house, in such a
manner as To- catch the paper wads
and missiles that are thrown down
by the uneouth Who persist in such
disgusting conduct. A police officer
should ne stationed on the gallery
floor and the first person caught
throwing paper Wads should be ar
rested and taken cut of the house and
receive the full extent of the law.
If you want to make a boy tough
lust let the parents allow him to loaf
around town at nights. He can get
tougher and meaner in a month loaf
ms down town from dark until mid
night than any other way on earth.
Inc gang of youngsters around the
lront OF the opera house every evening
Is one that would be hard for even
the Ola time "destrick skllle keeper"
to handle. They get on the blanks
lam for the patrons to walk on and
VIII not bulge until they are pushed
ont OF the way. and when this happens
No}' can generally hear string of
o. ms that would do credit to a life
long pirate. They are also seen hang
ing around the door begging for a
nickel or dime from every one that
looks as though he might possess that
much money, trying TO secure enough
TO 2e< INTO niger heaven which is
usually a quarter. They have gotten
SO bold that at times they will not
listen to words Of rebuke, but a man is
compelled to be rough with them.
Iha chief of police will be called On
fioia this time on to lock up all
these young ruffians unnder the au
3norlty of the curfew law, and parents
can take warning from this time ON
and when one of these favorite sons
does not appear at breakfast, it might
be that his whereabouts may be oh
tanned at police headquarters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
The Pulse and the Seasons.

A medical man, who has kept a
nightly record of his pulse for five
years, says that every year it falls
through the spring until about mid
summer and then rises through the
autumn to November or December
Then comes a second fall and rise,
eliminating in February
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
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them to a pointed shape with sal
picon of vegetables cut in small
squares, and combined With little
mayonnaise, or simply fill them with
Jelly.
Several green coffee beans left to
soak in She unbeaten white of an egg
will eolol cake icing delicate green
Tho beans should be removed and the
EGG whipped and used for the icing
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Soup making On gas stove is
such an expensive process that the
city hoUsekeorer often finds it econ
envy to use beef extract as a f0unda-
ton for stock and meat sauces. y
careless servant is usually wasteful
Of beef extract, not using every par
tic!e chat elings to the spoon, and
throwing away tie little pot without
removing with hot water the particles
chat cling To the Sides If proper care
i exercised a small Pot can be made
10 go a great way.
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Cheaso may be made into suffles
ramokins, omelets. etc, and served
before the desert. or with crackers.
wafer biscuits or celer with a salad
before hot desert or aft
o. the desert. Cheese fng-
ers and cheese straws are served
with the salad. A Stilton or Chester
cheese is cut in half one part wrap
ped in napkin and served says the
Pittsburg Press. Roquofort and Cor
eonzola are cut in LARGE slices from
tbe- cheese and served in a folded
NAPKIN The American dairy cheese
is cnt in small oubcs Of equal size
while tbe soft cheese, Brio. Ncufchat-
el. etc. are unwrappcd from tho tin
foil and acraped before serving.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
Nalser'S Christmas Hunt

The kaiser always holds Christ
mas hunt in the Royal forest Of
Gohrde. Last year 800 deer and 200
Wild boar were killed in two DAYS
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-08
Water Power on Pacific Slope.

The water power available on the
Pacific slope for producing electric
energy is equivalent to the combus-
ton of 100000 tons of coal year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

boo, 107 (N. Lewis), 6 to l. won; Et Tu Brute, 1O3 G. T. Sheehan), 10 tq1, second; Pachuca, 107 c. Daly), 3Ya to 1, third. Time, Ill.
 Second race. thirteen- -dxteenths of a mie sellng-Jockey C3db, 112 CN. Waldo Il to 5. won; Abemarle. 1O4 QIildebrand), 3 to 1, second iTamm, 112 (W. Coleman), 90 to 1, third, Time, :21.
 Third rhce, eeven-sixteenths of a mile, seling-The Fog, 1O4 (Doley), to 5, wonJ Water Power llO (See), 30 to 1, sec- ond Silent Water, S2 (Greenfield), to 1, third. Time, 1:06 3-5.
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Rosario, 100 (TIidebrand), to 1, won; Illowaho, 10S (See) 10 to 1, second; Horton, 112 (J. Bullman), to l, third. Time. 1:47.
 Fifth race. selling. seven furlongs-Red- wald. 107 (J Bullman) II to 5, won; Con- stelator. 97 (Foley), II to 5, second; The Miller, 102 (J. T. Sheehan), 10 to 1, third Time, 1:27Da
 Sixth race, mile, purse-Dolly Hayman, 10l Lowe) 3 to 1, won; Beau Ormonde. 110 J. Bullman), to D, second; Epieure, 104 (PowelD, 3 to ,, third. Time, 1:39la.
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At New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, December 1t.-Lev Dorsey, Little Jack Horner, Ascension, Charlie Thompson and Agnes Brennan were the winning favorites Allie, the only beaten favorite, sulked from start to finish Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Over Again 122 (Trexler), to to 2 won; Sid Silver 1O9 (H. Phillps), 13 to 5, sec ond; The Pride of Surry IA UandrY, 10 to l. third. Time 09 1-5.
 Second race, five and one-half furlongs- Little Jack Horner 1o9 (W. Fisher), to D. won; Icernis 109 (Sinclair), to l. sec ond; Eva Russell 1O9 (Blake). 16 to |, third. Time 1:o9.
 Third race, mle-Lev Dorsey 1o6 (W. Hennesy). even won; Lampoon 10i (W. Fisher), to 1, second; Mauser lO6 Rut- ter), to l. third. Time 1:42 1-5
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Ascension 10i CW. Fisher), 5 to 2 won; Malster 9S (Mc- Intyre), 13 to D, second; Frank Bell 1lS QH. Phillipsl, 9 to 9 third. Time 1:14 5-5.
 Fifth race mile and a furlong-Charlie Thompson 1o9 (Rutter). to ?, won; Attia 102 (Celvin), 20 to 1, second; The Bobby 1O7 GIT. Phillips), to 1. third. Time 1:57 1-5
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Agnes Brennan 1O2 (Brennan). ? to 5, won; Mordella l02 (Eisher), to 1. second; SeXtette l02 (R Murphy), 60 to l.. third. Time l:15 2-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
A Gift of Mems Ties

It seems to be a WOman'S special privilege to give a man a tie, and we have picked out not only a large variety, but happily, an assortment that will appeal to men-so you, madam, may come here blindfolded and pick out any of these ties and your hus- band will be well pleased. They begin at 2Sc and run up to 300.
 All Silk Four-in-Hand Club Tie or Tecks, each 25c.
 Reversible all Silk Four-in- Hand, large shape, silk lined, soc.
 Extra quality Ascots, large shape, solid and fancy colors, 100.
 Large Imperial new patterns, neat and fancy designs, 100.
 Extra wide English squares, to be tied in Four-inIand knot, or Ascot, each 1.5o, 200, 2.50 and 300.
 Boys all Silk Windsor Ties, in solid colors, hemstitched or fancy plaids, each 25c.
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colored branch of the Y. NJ. c. A, de- clared the real problem for the colored parent in the north Is not that of getting his son and daughter educated but of finding a job for them after they receive their diploma.
 If white boy gets place in an office and does his duty he is assured of ad- vancement," said the speaker, "but the black boy has got to work twice as hard to get there Any man, black or white. who has learned to do something better than his fellows has solved his problem.
 Tn some parts of the country l fear we are getting the reputation of being willing to p.rt with our votes for price. We should let the world understand that the individual who offers to buy our votes insults the manhood of the race.''
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TO THE PUBLIC:

It gives us pleasure to say that mutually satisfactory arrangements have be @ n made by the undersigned and that work on the exten- sion of the 18th Avenue line to 32d street, north. will be begun at once and prose- cuted as rapidly as possible, and when completed regu- lar schedules will be main- tained.
 BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY,
 LIGHT & POWER CO.,, By Robert Jemison, Pres't
 BIRMINGHAM REALTY
 COMPANY,
 By A. L. Fulenwider. Pres't.
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MAY SUBPOENA WOOD.
Senate ommittee May Ask Him to An
 sWer Charges.

Washington, December n.-Senator Hanna has decided to request the senate committee on military affairs to sub- poena General Wood to answer some of the charges made against him by op- ponents of his confirmation as major gen. eral The committee expects to close it's hearing December 16, but it is now be- lieved that at least two weeks more will be required.
 Should General Wood be subpoena, and adjournment will be taken to give him time to return from the Philippines.
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FAVORABLE REPORT
 ON THE PETTUS BILL
ROBERT A. CHAPMAN AUTHOR HE'D TO USE WATERS OF COOSA FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY. INTERESTING NEWS.

Washington, December 11.-(Special.)- Senator Martin from the committee on commerce today favorably reported Sen- ator Pettus' bill authorizing Robert A. Chapman to use the waters of the Coosa river for the purpose of generating cleo tricity.
 The bill proposes to authorize the con struction of a dam for water power pur- poses at the site proposed in a survey of the stream for lock 20. As congress has indicated mo intention of providing for the general improvement of the river, there is no objection to Chapman's plans,
 Upon the request of Representative Underwood. the chief of the weather bu- reau. agreed to have the reports of the weather bureau at Birmingham publish ed. In this way citizens of the city and surrounding territory are able while traveling away from home. to keep in touch with local weather conditions.
 Representative Richardson has request ed the secretary of agriculture to appoint Prof. Percy Walker formerly of Hunts vile, to d position in the chemical bureau of the department.
 Representative Bankhead has prepared a bill making an appropriation for a pub lie building at Tuscaloosa, he will also in- troduce a bill providing that the same city be designated as one of the points for holding court in the northern district.
 Representative Underwood, who has |. l...t. Esx.. 1 with an attack of the grippe, was able to be out today.
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Black Web Suspenders in fancy and solid colors, black, white, light blue, made with kid ends, best quality buckles, one pair in fancy box, each, 75c.
 All Silk Web Suspenders, with sterling buckles, kid ends, one pair in a box, each, 1.25.
 Best quality solid color satin Suspenders, in black, navy, white, garnet and light blue, kid finished buckles and kid ends, one pair in a box, each, LOO.
 Extra quality Silk Web Sus- penders, in plain and fancy pat
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MRS. CULVER GRANTED DIVORCE
Daughter of Montana Senator Is Sep
 arated From Husband.

New York. December 1l.-Mrs. F. ". Culver daughter of Senator William A. Clark of Montana, was granted divorce from her husband Dr. F. NJ. Culver to- day by Justice Maddox of the supreme court.
 The justice in rendering the decree said that papers in the case would be filed away under rule of the supreme court by which no one except those directly interested in the case may ever see them
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Ting-a ling ling.

Hellol
 Please call Mrs. Money Bags to the phone.
 Is that you, Mrs. Money Bags?
 Well, we want you to be sure to come to "The House Beautiful" You will find lots of things there that you want and it is very good chance for you to help without putting yourself in the position of giving money with out receiving. For every dollar you spend you will get full one hundred cents.
 Bring your husband; he is always such an easy shining mark that the Bazaar would miss him dreadfuly if he stayed away.
 ''The House Beautiful will be held at Ioo5-Ioo7 Third ave-, beginning with De- cember 7th and concluding with December I2th.
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Jerome's Plan Favored.

New York. December 11.-It has been decided at meteing of the leaders of the Citizens Union to favor the Sunday liquor selling plan proposed by District Attorney
 Jerome This would be in the form of an amendment to the Raines law which shall permit saloons to do business between the
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Concessions Asked.

Pittsburg, December u.-Thrugh the national association of manufacturers of steel products, a petition has been ;te- sented 10 the railroad companies asking for the same special co.l fssionS that were granted the steel manufacturers for export goods.
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Fine Union Taffeta Silk Um- brellas, natural wood and fancy handles, case and tassel to match Umbrella, 1.50.
 Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, 26 inches, fine ivory, pearl, horn and natural wood handles, all sterling silver trimmed, 2.5o.
 Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, with case and tassel, handles of long pearl post, silver and gold plaited mountings, $50.
 All Silk Serge Umbrellas, finest
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All wool plaid Mufflers, each, soc.
 White and Black Silk Brocaded Mufflers, Soc and 7oc.
 Assorted colored Mufflers, bro- caded, 75c.
 Plain white and black silk Muf- fers. also fancy patterns, LOO. Large Silk Mufflers, plain and fancy patterns, also white bro caded, 1.50.
 Extra large size Mufflers, in plain and fancy designs, 200 and 2.50.
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THREE FAvOR|TES
 MIN AT OAKLAND Jockey Club, inc Fog sad Red
 WaId Reward BaCkers ROSARIO TAXES FOURTH RedwaId and consteIIator Are Equal Favorites in the Fifth Race the Former Winning After a Warm Struggle.
 

San Francisco, December 11.-Three fav- ortes won at Oakland today-Jockey Club, The Fog and Redwald rewarding their packers. Redwald and Constella- tor were equal favorites in the fifth, the former beating Constellator after a warm race Clear and fast
 First race, suturity course-The Buga-
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Solid Sole Leather Dress Suit Case, linen lined, leather straps in- side, 500.
 Heavy Cowhide Suit Cases, heavy linen lined, riveted corners, 6.50, 7.5o and 800.
 Cowhide Suit Cases, silk quilted lined, 1000.
 Solid Leather Suit Case, fitted with, toilet articles of best ebony back brushes, toilet bottles, etc., ,f7.50,
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Bia Company Incorporated.

Guthrie, Okla, December 11.-The Wich- ita. Okla, Indian Territory company of Perry. Okla. with capital stock of $6,000,000 was chartered here today to construct a line from Wichita, Kas., through Oklahoma and Indian Territory to Ft Smith Ark
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Hom seekers Excursions.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Frisco system offers very low rates. both one way and round trip from Birmingham to all points in Texas. Okla homa and Indian Territory. For particu- lars apply to or address L. B. Washing ton. city passenger agent. Frisco system. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.
New Bank at Mobile Authorized to Be.
 ain Business.

Washington, December 11.-(special)- The National Banking association of Mo- bile, Ala, was today authorized to begin business with a capital of sl000oo. Nj. j.. McDermd is president and T. J. OConnor is cashier of the new bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
Prominent Lawyer Dead.

New York December 11.-Albert j. Wise, president of the firm of J. H. Bunnell & Co and prominent member of the New York bar, died from bronchitis. aged 4s years.
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ivory, horn, gun metal and pearl handles, silver and gold trimmed, 5.oo.
 Newest designs in long pearl handles, land carved ivory, silver and gold plaited, made on fine all silk tape edge Taffeta, 600, zoo and 800.
 Fine Imported Handles of the latest novelties in Umbrellas, new shape handles, Princess and Opera style, made on best quality of all silk tape edge, 1000, 12.50, 15.oo, 20.00 and 25.00.
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Flora Eloated.

Victoria B. C., December l0.-The Brit ish cruiser Flora, which crashed into the rocks at Village Point, a week ago. was fioated today. the vessel having meanwhile been lightered until she was mere shell. She will be placed in dry dock for repairs
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Merger Effected.

Pittsburg December 11.-A merger of the electric lighting, power plants in the coke regions and lh pittsburg. Mc;<ees- port and Connellsville railway system has been effected. It is said the captal- zation will be considerably over Sj.010Je0.
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Plain white Terry cloth Bath Robes, made with hood and waist cord, 2.50.
 Fancy stripe Terry cloth Bath Robes, hand and waist cord, 800. Light and dark pattern, heavy Terry cloth Bath Robes, $50 and 400.
 Better quality Terry cloth Bath Robes, heavy quality, hood and waist cord, 500, 600, 700 and 7.50.
 Eidcrdown Lounging Robes, solid with bordered bottom and
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German Calls Conference.

Washington. December 1l.-Senator German has called conference of dem ocratic senators for tomorrow to deter mine a policy concerning the Cuban re- ciprocfty bill
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Heavy quality Silk Mufflers, bro- caded, 500 and $50.
 Padded Mufflers, or full Dress Protectors, in solid black silk, satin lined, 1.25.
 Large size full Dress Protecor, all silk, 200.
 Full Dress Protector, made with standing collar to prevent soiling of the collar, 2.5o and 800.
 Better qualities of Full Dress Protectors, larger sizes, $50, 400, 500 and 600,
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Duke of Westminster Injured.

New York, December 11.-The Duke of Westminster has met with an accident while hunting with the North Cheshire hounds in the neighborhod of Tarvin. says a Herald dispatch from London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
Eemlnala for Women.

Femiuala is a prescription of an emil nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women. It is good for all feminine ills and absolutely best for mos. of them. Druggists now sell and guarantee i.
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All Linen hem Handkerchiefs, all widths, A, F and Linen hem, 15c each, or 1.5o per dozen.
 All Linen hem Handkerchiefs, with neat colored border, 2oc each, or 200 per dozen.
 Fine quality all pure Linen Handkerchiefs, soft finish, all width hems, A, F and 1-inch, 25c each, or 2.75 per dozen.
 Better quality all pure Linen Handkerchiefs. plain white, IA, F and Linen hems, 35c each, or3.75 per dozen.
 Fine sheer quality all Linen Handkerchiefs, hemstitehed, soc, 75c and 100 each.
 All Linen plain White Handker- chiefs, not hemstitched, 25c each, or 275 per dozen.
 Union Linen Handkerchiefs, with hand-worked initial, six in a box, for 100.
 All Linen Handkerchiefs, un- laundered with hand-embroidered initial, 1a dozen for LOO.
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terms, heavy sterling silver buckle, large and small, heavy French kid ends, one pair in a box, 200.
 All Silk Elastic Web Suspend CTS, fancy patterns, heavy silver buckle, one pair in box, each, 2.50.
 Finest quality Silk Web Suspend CTS, plain and fancy patterns, and neat stripes of white grounds and black stripes and dark grounds with red, white and light blue stripes, extra heavy sterling silver buckle, six different styles, one pair in fancy box, each, $50, 400 and 500.
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A Gift of a Ladies Umbrella.

Beginning with IOO Which buys Union SIX Unl- brea with natural wood handle and tasse to match you may indulge your fancy all the way up to 2500 for imported handle umbrella in the Princess or Opera style and made of the best quality of all silk tape edge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
Noted Musician Dead.

Baltimore December 11.-George Nach- man, a noted musician and we'll known for his long identification with union la bor died today.
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Will Have Exhibit.

St. Petersburg, December 1.-The min istry of public instruction has decided to organize a thoroughly representative section for the St Louis exposition.
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WORK IS THE PROBLEM.
Booker Washington Talks About tn
 Difficulty of Getting Jobs.

New York. December 11.--Booker T, Washington, in a speech here before the
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Double-taced wool Smoking Jacket, pockets and collar trimmed with plaid, same as lining, 500.
 Heavy quality reversible plaid ned Smoking Jacket, pockets and collar trimmed of same plaids as coat, silk cord bound, 600.
 Better quality Smoking Jacket,
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A Gift of a Suit Case.

From plain 500 Leather Dress Suit Case up to 250( bag gives you idea of the assortment and variety which the department is able to offer in the way of leather bags The higher priced bags beautifully lined and finished aud represent the acme of skill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

w. W. Ward has been appointed post master, at Coffee Springs, Geneva county, vice T. II Mcintyre, removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
A Gift of Suspenders.

If you desire gift of suspenders we have large and varied seecton and the opportunity exercise considerable individual taste and preference We have suspenders at 7Sc LID to the finest quality, dainty boxed at S.O0