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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-24
Women's EiderdOWn
Robes

We have marked down
one lot of Atwood EiderdoWn
Bath Robes-most desirable
gifts, and these are perfect
as to quality and desirable as
to colorings, you may avail
yourself of the r e du c e d
prices, knowing at the same
time that the recipient will
have no fault to find with
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WINTER TOURIST
Rates Wa the Southern Railway.

Excursion tickets are now on sale by
the Southern Railway to all the popular
winter resorts of Florida.
For folder entitled, Winter Homes in
the South" giving full information re-
garding hotel rates; also for information
regarding passenger rates and schedules,
apply to j. H. HARRISON,
District Passenger Agent.
morris Hotel Bldg) 12-r-tf
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MAY Be THE WRONG
NEGROES AFTER ALL
Evidence Against Them Seems
to be Inadequate
BOLD THEFT COMMITTED
Selma Store Is Robbed While Lights
Burn 5rightly-Fire Engine Makes
Good Record-other
Selma News.
BOLD THEFT COMMITTED

Selma, December 23.-(Special.)-Are the
two negroes confined in the Linden jail
of Marengo county after all the real muir
derers of DR.. F. L. Fosque, who was
found dead alongside the railroad track
rear Dcmopolis last Saturday afternoon?
The dogs sent from Selma went immedi-
ately to the house of one of the negroes
and other incidents would seem TO con-
meet him with the crime. There was a
report that this negro had confessed and
implicated the other negro who was ar
rested at the time, but today 1t is learned
that the negro has never really confessed
TO the crime.
This mornings train from Linden
brought to Selma Sheriff Jackson and two
deputies following a clue which may lead
to the arrest of a negro suspected OF
having been the ring leader in the muir
der of the unfortunate doctor. They are
not communicative over their quest, put
enough is learned TO make certain that
they at least have doubt as to the guilt
of the two negroes. Further develop
ments In the case may be looked for at
any moment, and while the two negroes
now in Jail may be implicated in the kill
ing, it is possible that others may yet
be arrested for the crime.
A Bold Burglar.
A few nights ago one OF the boldest bur-
glaries of recent times was committed
or a principal street of the city. The
store of Mr. Joe Rosenber located on tAe
corner of Hinton alley and Washington
street was entered during the night by
u frar h ont
door while a bright light burned in the
window near the door. The burglary
was not discovered until next morning
when it was found that eleven watches
of sundry value, two stacks of cheap
pants. and the silk waist from a figure
were missing. The figure had been I'M
dressed and the waist taken
The police have no clue to the burglary
and the matter has been kept quiet, hop
ing that the perpetrator might be brought
TO light.
Made a Record.
For the benefit of the insurance in
spector now in the city the Steamer I'm
Gle George was given a test yesterday
afternoon. From the time the word was
given until the steamer was hitched up
and fire started, a run of several blocks
made, and sixty pounds pressure Sc
cured, eleven and half minutes elapsed.
Engineer Blakely has reason to feel
proud of the work.
Snatched Handkerchief of Money.
Yesterday afternoon a negro woman
from the country, Belle Carter by name
while standing on the street corners had
a handkerchief snatched out of her
pocket containing SO In silver Alex Ross,
a negro youth, was later arrested sus-
pected of the crime. He was tried In
mayors court this morning and the
mayor took his case under advisement,
not being entirely satisfied that the boy
was guilty.
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TODAY ONLY.
10 lbs. Silver Leaf Lard,
SIOO. A. & P. Tea Co.

Steinway Grand Piano
would be appreciated by
wife, daughter, sister for
Xmas present. Jesse French
Piano and Organ Co.
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Christmas Footwear

Misses $50 patent leather
shoes, extension soles, dull
kid tops special 1.9S.
Misses and Children's 1.50
kid, lace and button shoes,
heavy and light soles, patent
tips. Special 1.35.
Boys kid and calf 1.50
lace shoes special lbs.
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Xmas planes bought from
us means a saving of many
dollars. We lead in best
makes, lowest prices and
easiest terms. Forbes Piano
Co., 1909 Third ave.
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JUST RECEIVED
A fresh supply of Mullane's
Taffies and Bon Bons. Hous-
mans Pharmacy, corner Sd
avenue and 10th street.

Thousands injured during
Xmas time. Take out an
accident policy. We write
the best. Jemison r. E. &
InS. 20.
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cherry and curly maple boxes
Nut Picks, nickel plated, "
dozen in box, TUG
Nut Sets, nickel plated, one
crack and six picks in box, 2oc
Nut Sets, silver plated, one
crack and six picks in box, Soc
Nut Sets, silver plated, one
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Here are Seven Spe-
cial Lots of Ed
erdOWn SaCques

Just in the nick of time for
a Christmas gift we put on
sale seven distinct lots of
Eiderdown Sacques at about
a saving of Is per cent.
Here are the former and
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crack and six picks in wood box,
75c
Nut Sets, silver plated, one
crack and six picks, new design.
100
Nut Sets, silver plated, two
cracks and twelve picks in wood
box, LOO
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Cut Glass Vases

Here is a very large stock
of Cut Glass Vases from 3.25
for 8-inch vase up to 5000
for 18-inch Monarch Pattern
Vase. Between these extremes
there is choice enough to
suit nearly every taste.
12-inch Vase, No. l pattern, 400
S-inch Vase, Pluto pattern, $50
10-inch Vase, Pluto pattern, $50
12-inch Vase, Pluto pattern, 800
14-inch Vase, Pluto pattern 11.oo
16-inch Vase, Pluto pattern 1900
8-inch Vase La France Pattern,
$50
10-inch Vase, La France pattern,
800
Pinch Vase, La France pattern.
1900
14-inch Vase, La France pattern,
1900
s-inch Vase, Cylinder Hindoo
pattern. 500
1O-inch Vase, Cylinder Hindoo
pattern. $50
Pinch Vase, Cylinder Hindoo
pattern, 1000
14-inch Vase, Cylinder Hindoo
pattern, 1900
16inch Vase, Monarch pattern,
5000
Ice Cream Tray, st. Louis pat
tern, 1900
Ice Cream Tray, Euclid pattern,
1850
Ice Cream Tray, Labrador pat
tern, 27.5o
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SUGARS AND CREAMS.
Nut Picks and Cracks

sit around the esde and crack NUTS
swap stories and drink presume At least this the
one year demand for nut picks and cracks
We are demand whether set of mere
picks which sell at 1Oc or silver plated nut
at 1.50.
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Here are some ideal Christmas gifts for women Who
pride themselves on the appearance of the dining table
They are not dear-when you consider the usefulness.
and their pretness too they will bring in pleasure many
The small
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At San Francisco.

San Francisco, December 3.-Three IA
vorites, two of them at odds on, won at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-24
TO-DAY ONLY.
10 lbs. Silver Leaf Lard,
SLOO. A. & P. Tea Co.

Gilbert Trunk for Xmas;
10 per cent off. 2O1O Sd Ave.
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t")Not included in totals because con-
tanning other items than clearings.
The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the
best cuts. Phone Peoples 276.
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BOOKKEEPER WANTED.

First class man TO keep
books for commercial house
in city; good salary; refer
ences required. Address leck
box 274.
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The Rev. W. F. Morris will preach at
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church
Sunday morning. No services will be held
in the evening.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
EVERYBODY HAS TROUBLES
SO Don't for a Single Minute Think
Your Lot Is Harder Than That
of Anyone Else.

Don't think when the clouds of ad-
versity hang heavily over you that
your lot is harder than that of every
one else. Things are pretty evenly
divided in this world, and no matter
how bad the trouble is, bear in mind
the fact that 1t might be worse
No one goes through life without his
share of sorrow. Some fortunate peo-
pie are able to throw 1t off and rise
again buoyant and hopeful; others are
conquered by their troubles and never
rise above them.
Don't assume that the man or wom-
an with the CHEEKY face and manner
have never known grief Their sor-
rows, says the Chicago American, may
have exceeded yours tenfold, but they
have simply made up their minds to
make the best of things and present n
brave face.
There is enough sorrow in the world
without adding to it by going around
with long drawn face and whining
manner. With the responsibilities of
manhood and womanhood come cares
and trials; we cannot escape them. be-
cause we cannot live and love without
sometimes seeing the reverse side Of
the shield.
But we need not meet trouble half
way, and we need not succumb to the
little worries, for II we do we have no
strength left to fight the big ones when
they come.
Nearly every cloud has a silver lin
ing if we only look hard enough to find
1t. and 1t is we'll to remember that
sometimes the very thing that brings
sorrow to us brings joy to some one
else.
1t is a great mistake to expect too
much sympathy from our friends. Up
to certain point they will sympathize
and listen patiently to our tale of woe;
but too much woe tires even the most
ready sympathizer, and if We always
carry sad face we will find we are
left much to ourselves.
Nothing commands so much respect
and sympathy as trouble bravely borne.
A smile makes more friends than a
whine and hopeful nature is a great
blessing
Things are always at their very
darkest just before a turning point.
Let us learn to take the bitter with the
sweet, to make the best of our woes
for the sake of our joys.
Into each life some rain must fall"
but some of the showers are only sun
showers after all, and let us take
refuge under the umbrella of hope and
watch for the rainbow that is shining
brightly across the dark clouds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

cured one of the men asked them If they
had any water. Not being in very good
humor, they answered, no. The master
at arms discovered two fiuskmelons
and one watermelon in their tent, and
they were quickly consumed by the
thirsty men. The prisoners relented
and pointed out cool spring not ten
feet from the tent. The party started
up the beach on their return. The con-
federates did not like to take to the salt
water to reach the boat. but they did 1t
all the same. The party reached the
ship, tired. sleepy and worn out, for sail
ors do not have much of that kind of
work to do. Al the time the party were
taking to their boat the fort had become
alarmed; but they were too hate. The
prisoners were turned over to Admiral
Farragut the next morning, and pre-
sumo that he obtained all the informa-
tion that he desired from them. The
expedition was as daring as was done by
any party OF sailors during the civil war,
with the one exception of Lieut.. Cushing
and the ram Albemarle. II there had
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

our old friend. That's a fine-lookin'
feller, but he amt played nuthin' yet,"
said he. whats all this hullabaloo
about, anyway? Is he goin' to play a
tune on that huskin' peg?" Just at
this moment Brooke's baton was
raised, there was an instant of eager
expectancy, and then the band struck
up stirring march. When the music
ceased the old gentleman was in &C.
stasies. He applauded and stamped his
feet vigorously, then jumped up out of
his chair. waving his hands in the air
and whistling like gallery god. When
his wife pulled him back into his seat
he shouted: by cricky, Manda,
never heard such music as that before.
Seth Tibbitts and his old fiddle don't
amount to shuckst"
And so it continued throughout the
concert. uncle Reuben growing more
enthusiastic with each number.
Near the end of the programme was
the anvil chorus from "Il Troyatore," "
rendered with spectacular appur-
tenances During this selection six red
shirted blacksmiths occupied the front
of the stage, and played the anvil ac-
compartment to the music, while sem
sational effect was produced by the
firing of 16 electric cannon at regular
intervals.
When the first gun was fired, the
rustic lodged excitedly, and began to
get nervous. The next discharge added
to his discomfort. and when the third
cannon went off he grabbed his hat and
started hastily for the door. followed
by his faithful spouse.
AS they disappeared through the en-
trance the old man shouted back at
the doorkeeper: "B'gosh, I got enough
o. that kind o. music at Shiloh!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
HAD ENOUGH OF ARTILLERY
Civil War Veterans Pointed Remark
When the Band Initiated
the Guns.

An amusing incident occurred at a
concert by Thomas Preston Brooke and
his famous band during a recent tour
Of the New England states, says the
Chicago Chronicle.
Among the early arrivals at the
opera house were an elderly gentle
man and his wife from the country
and they were shown to seats we'll to-
ward the front of the house.
When the curtain arose. revealing
the so musicians attractively grouped
on the stage, their natty uniforms and
respondent instruments completing q
picture of dazzling effect. the old gen.
tleman from the rural district was all
enthusiasm. Gee whiliken, Manda, be
they all goin' to play at onct?" he
CALCULATED, to the amusement of every
one seated near him.
A storm of applause greeted the re-
nowned bandmaster when he appeared
on the stage. which seemed to mystify
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been a newspaper correspondent In the
fleet that enterprise would have made as
much noise as Cushing's exploit-yet
not one man of that party has ever re-
ceived the least consideration, except
Lieut.. Cotton, who has reached the
height of his ambition--a rear admiral
in command of the European squadron
and his promotion was won by other
services.
The navy captured cavalry. and Ad-
miral Farragut got his information
and on August 5 the battle of Mobile
bay was fought.-Eugene Orr, U. S. S.
Oneida, in National Tribune
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IS 5'f[I.|{l5p'aE4|5;l!! & n!
,1IE!IE1S5;1G].IEfalI1tf'g y
~
FURNITURE MADE AT HOME.
Comfortable Combination Settee and
Table for the Porch of Odd
and Pleasing Design.

A combination settee and table can
be made to De used and left or the
porch. If one likes the rustic" this
could be made of unplaned lumber, the
seat and arms and back being rubbed
with coarse sandpaper to take off the
worst of the roughness that would be
likely TO catch on the clothes.
1t might be well, perhaps, to plane
the upper side of the table top, though
that, too. might be left rough to be
used without a cloth. This piece could
be left to be "grayed" by the weather,
or could be made of boards already
weathered, or the gray could be start
ed with stain. A water stain (ani-
line) might be better than an oil stain,
because little of the stain could be
wiped off and unless the oilstain were
very thin 1t would look too much like
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Widow Made Restitution.

Martha M. Gray, widow of Miles B.
Gray, of Marshal. Oklahoma, has re-
funded to the United States the sum OF
$1,274, representing the amount of her
widows pension for eight years, which
she is alleged to have illegally drawn.
Gray was a soldier, and he married the
woman, who afterward secured a wild
ow's pension, but their married life was
stormy. and he obtained a divorce.
After his demise she applied for and OBJ
tained pension, the pension bureau
knowing nothing of the divorce pro-
ceedings. She had drawn the pension
for eight years when it came to the at
tention Of the pension bureau that she
had been divorced from the soldier
whose pension she was drawing. The
case was put in the hands of the United
States district attorney for the district
in which she lived, and on his represen-
tation of the case she made restitution
to the government of the eight years.
pension. She will not be prosecuted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
WONDERFUL SPRING WATER.
Healing Properties Perform Astound-
ing Cure, as Will Be Seen
by This Tale.

Speaker Cannon anticipated the point
of joke which Senator Depew was con-
tributing at recent dinner, and the vic
tim, in good nature, threatened retaIia-
ton. relates the New York Times.
Il will give you chance" observed
the speaker, accepting the spirit of the
jest, Perhaps you have heard how the
curative properties of the hot springs In
Arkansas were discovered?"
81 will guess 1t before you finish, .
challenged the senator.
That is just what l thought at the
time l heard the story" nodded Mr..
Cannon. II obtained 1t from a native
or the district. 1t seems that the ad-
vance guard of civilization In the Ar.
kansas wilderness was trapper, with
the usual dog. One day a bear gave
chase to the dog and the fugitive lost
his tail. In his flight the dog chaneed
to dash through a pool of hot water
formed by an adjacent spring and"
my cue!" laughed Senator Depew, in
terrupting. "The next day a new tail
grew on the dog and the springs were
discovered"
mo" replied the speaker, solemnly.
"The owner of the dog killed 1t by poor
aim while shooting. at the bear. The
dogs tall dropped from the jaws of the
bear into the spring"
"A dog grew on the tall" suggested
Mr.. Depew,
you win" admitted the speaker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

is trimmed In front with bands and
knots of velvet and the jabot is of lace.
The other gown is of champagne
colored voile. The skirt is composed of
box-plaited breadths, alternating at the
top to little rounded tabs. The box
plated breadths are ornamented with
buttons and cords matching the gown.
The bolero-like bodice is gathered at
the top and again at the bottom, and
is trimmed with the cord, forming mo-
tifs. The fronts of the blouse are fin
ished with revers of white silk EN-.
broidered in delicate colors, and open
below over waistcoat of champagne,
colored silk ornamented with cord, or
passementerie motifs to match. The
plastron is of white silk or linen and
the corslet glrdle is of the material or
of silk of the same shade.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
The Proper Care of Clothes.

After the walking dress has been re-
moved the skirt should be well brushed
and hung in the wardrobe on two hooks
by means OF two loops. Or, better still,
fold 1t carefully in the seams, pin to-
gether at the band and suspend, 50
pinned, on the hooks. Some wardrobes
are now made with movable hangers.
which are very useful. Goats should al
ways be stretched upon hangers when
not in actual use. Stoles and boas
whether of feathers, chiffon or fur, are
always freshened up and benefited by o
gentle shaking in front of the fire after
wear on wet day. The feathers be-
come quite crisp again under such treat
ment, while the chiffon loses the
wrinkled. curled look that rain gives it.
and assumes its normal fiuffiness.-Chi-
cago News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
TWO GOWNS FOR SUMMER.
Designed in Paris for an American
Society Leader of the Swell
Newport Crowd.

The first gown is of pale green taf-
fsta. The skirt is gathered at the top
to little plain yoke and encircled be-
low with two tiny tucks. An inverted
plat forms narrow border, which is
stitched at the top and ornamented
with cords and antique buttons. These
also ornament the corset girdle.
The blouse Is gathered at the bottom
and has yoke and large revers COM
posed of overlapping bands of silk. It
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

paint. On account of the dampness.
trying to fit the edges of the boards of
the top tightly as in gluing, round OFF
all the edges both above and below,
leaving an obvious crack. Round on
all the corners of the table and the
weather will raise" no splinters.
Treat the boards of the seat same
as the top Screw the seat and top
boards down with solid screws, plac-
ing the screws near the edges of the
boards to keep them from warping and
curling up. Then let the sun and rain
have their way and you will have a
real weathered oak piece, which
could be used in winter as a unique
indoor piece.
Two braces should run lengthwise
under the seat, screwed or mortised
Into the end pieces and screwed to the
seat boards.
To operate the affair the top would
have to be lifted off and set on edge
on the ends of the cross-pieces. the
back braces" being hooked over the
pegs In the outsides of the arms When
used as a table the top should be fas-
tened on by running loose" pegs
through the arms into the cross-pieces
on the under side of the top. The back
brace will then fold up under the top.
While this piece might appear rough at
first sight, its design would make it
odd and interesting Chicago Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
A LITTLE ESSAY ON MUSK.
II You Want to Be Left Severely
Alone Scent Yourself Lib
orally with the Stuff.

Ii you are going to travel, by sea or
by land, scent yourself with musk 1t
will ward off everything and everybody
from you, dangers and moths included.
1t is generally agreeable to all man
kind. 1t is so sweet and refreshing,
and such an air purifier! In railroad
cars, where there is no air to speak of
and everybody who does not smell of
smoke and onions, smells of Goldfish
and old cider, it is especially delight
full.
1t doesn't make anybody sick at the
stomach, and no well-regulated head
would ache on account of it, and the
man who would get profane, and talk
about woodchucks, and polecats, and
water rats, in connection with the
smell of musk, ought to be condemned
to ride second-class forever, between a
fat woman carrying home-smoked her
ring, and colored nursegirl with a
baby that smells Of sour milk.
At church, musk is delightful 1t Is
tho very "odor OF sanctlty." The cler-
gyman can preach better for 1t, and the
bald-headed deacon and the long-nosed
sexton can sleep better and snore loud
er with 1t odorous fumes waited to
their nostrils with every gentle wave
OF your pocket handkerchief
People who do not like 1t are i'll
bred. 1t is the perfume of the rich.
Empress Josephine was fond of 1t, and
we don't know whether that fact had
anything to do with Napoleon's getting
divorced from her or not.
Scent yourself literally. Don't be
afraid. Don't be stingy. Make your
self smell in the world. If you cannot
make yourself distinguished.
1t is a land of freedom, this is! Ev-
erybody has right to smell as he
chooses. and If everybody else does moi
like the odor, why he can plug his
nose.-N Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
As Others See us

Biggs-What do you think of young
Smyth's bride?
Diggs-Is she wealthy?
very"
Then he must have married her
money and invited her to the we'd
ding. Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Right In Her Line.

mo" said the woman contemptuous-
ly IL don't understand her at all"
"You don't" replied the young man.
81 thought you posed as clairvoyant. -
"Well?"
well, she's dream."-Philadelphia
Press. - - -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Regular Hours for Meals.

Regularity in the taking of wholesome
meals would do much toward beautity-
ing some persons who never have time
to conduct their affairs methodically.