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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
Society Discusses Harry Lehr.

One of the burning questions now dis turbing Washington society Is whether and how Harry Lehr ex-champagne agent present chum of Col John Jacob Astor and aspirant for the long vacant throne of Berry Wall. king of dandies, shall be received when he makes his threatened invasion of the Capital. At last accounts this picturesque gentleman had gotten no further than Philadelphia, into which he made triumphal entry in Colonel Astors huge Red Devil. Harry did not have his famous dog with him on this occasion. the dog whose ribbons hls valet changes five times a day. But ne created just as much of sensation Tn the Hotel Bellevue by the wonderful shirt studs of HIS own invention, which ne wore Round as quarters and somewhat bigger, they were of black enamel With golden rim and set with a diamond cross cuff buttons to match. nearly as large as half dollars and the buttons of his even ing waistcoat in keeping therwith, made him a thing of beauty if not Joy for- ever 10 the vision, The TUT oYercoatS worn by Harry and his friend Colonel Astor had already set the welldresseo cabmen who hang around the front or the Bellevue almost wild with envy Mf
 Tehr to be sure. on this occasion only sported o simple $700 bearskin. Colonel Astor. on the contrary, had a coat com Dosed of numerous beautiful skins or the otter which he probably could hoch, Il need were for $1500. Colon Astor, now ever never has to condscend to hook.
 Like Harry Lehr champagne is good enough for him. When the fame of his coat of many an otter reached a certain Washington circle one of the many witty danes in which Washington abounds, re- marked that it was all right for Colonel Astor to wear otter all the year round' if he wished to, for considering the ofi- gin of the family's wealth that Inter esting animal ''otter" be the totem of the Astor tribe and emblazoned on the pan els of their carriages and "ottermobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
Sheriff Routed by Bees.

Meeting this picturesque sheriff of nat ional distinction reminds me of another sheriff, Bert Austin. of Washington county, N. Y., who has a good many friends in Washington. D. C., and whose recent experience with a crazy farmer has caused considerabletalk. few months ago a judgment was gotten against this farmer. one James Rogers, and when sheriff Austin and a lawyer went to serve the papers Rogers snatehed mp hive of bees and flung it at the sheriff The bees went instantly to work and the two process servers took to their heels and for several days were not exactly fit objects for pubic in- spection. The farmer was arrested later and adjudged insane, but escaped to Canada. whence, however he has been deported and is now confined at PougE- keepsie Sheriff Austin has brought a suit the ad damnum being S5000, which Ee thinks is only a fair amount for the loss of his dignity in being set upon. chased and stung by a hive of bees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
About Wooden Nutmeas.

It was a representative from Nebraska who at q social gathering twitted a re- presentative from Connecticut or the time honored story of the wooden nutmegs. What town do you come from2' said the Connecticutter, finally, and when the Nebraskan mentioned 1t, he replied There is a chemist in your town call ed So-and-So, l believe? We'll here's his analysis of some strawberry jam made in Nebraska" and he pulled a clipping from his pocket and read as follows: This strawberry jam l find 10 consist mainly of pumpkin, colored with coal tar dyes and sprinked quite literally with small grass seed to make it look like crushed strawberries After this,' the Con. necticutter added, 'I think you had bet ter let up on wooden nutmegs and work with me for the pure food bill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
Largest Check in World.

I understand that the largest check in the world. that Is to say in superficial area, or amount of paper. though only $50, GOO. a check that measures four feet by eight and is beautifully engrossed
 after being paid will be secured hand somely framed and hung on the walls of the catholic University of America to which recently in this city the Knights of Columbus presented 1t for the estah. lishment of a chair of secular history. It contains the names of all the councils of tha. fourishing Catholic organizations. the Knights of Columbus, that made contributions to the fund, and was pre- sented to the university in the presence of brilliant throng of the Knights and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
Bolted Pabulum.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tri- bune.
 Victoria-I read five or six novels every week.
 Virginia Goodness! You don't masti- cate do you!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24

their wives and sisters, throng var iously estimated from 5,000 to 5000 peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24

and powders cannot suppress. As the poi sonouss acids in the blood increase the erup- ton spreads and becomes more angry look ing, and the itching and burning more un- bearable. Eczema is the commonest of all skin diseases, and the most aggravating and treacherous, disappearing at times, then re- turning suddenly and Ill severer form than
 ever. It is particularly bad in warm wealth CT, because at this season the skin is react throw of the morbid secretions and acid in- purities that have been accumulating during the long winter months, and there is an over flow of the acrid matter and acid poison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24
CONSUMED BY FIRE THAT(@ Q
 WATER WILL NOT QUENCH1Z7

Only those who have experienced the awful itching and burning of Eczema know how it feels be consumed by the bsteng fiery acids oozng through the of the skin There other skin disease that compares in severity with Eczema It begins redness of the skin in little watery bsers and pimpes, dschargng thin and nAamed surface they peel off, while the itching inolerabe Eczema is the vicious and violent of
 all skin diseases appearing many different foms the dry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24

Dear Sirs In the summer of 1898 attacked with breaking out, which doctors said Eczema. menced the inside of my and gradually spread The doctors who examined said they could treated for time but it all the while then wrote and receipt of reply my got six bottles of S. S. S. began taking according directions.
 had used four and half bottles before seeing any effect at all then the Eczema seemed get great but kept taking the medicine and in three four days the eruption commenced shed I could rub off like bran, and this the end of the took in all nine bottles. and spent that much money for anything that did much good felt better in every way since. 6s years old so stiff that could hardly walk and compelled quit work, but since taking S. s. S. been go the time. truly G. MoNAIR
 Garth,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-24

The Age-Herald Engraving Depart ment makes good cuts.
The leader., 1904-10-22
Cases Disposed Of BY the Mayor Dur.
inc the Past Week.

City VS.. sidney Pickens Con,
cealed weapons. $40 and costs.
City VS.. Norris Green Drunk.
50. so and costs.
City VS.. Rap Bracey-D Disturb.
ing the peace. S. and costs.
City VS.. E. r. Noble Disor,
derby. S. and costs.
City VS.. Noah Johnson Drunk,
SIS and costs.
City VS.. Walter Smith Con
ceaIed weapons. $40 and costs.
City VS.. Walter Smith Drunk.
IS and costs.
City vs.. G. 6. Evans Drunk.
IS and costs.
City VS.. Isaiah Moore Disor
derby. $3.50 and costs.
City VS.. Levy Bolton Dis
charging fire arms. SIS and costs
City VS.. Ben Williams Fight
ing. 81 and costs.
City VS.. La Sale Brown
Fighting. 81 and costs.
As seen by the above the May
or's court has been doing a rush
ing business. Mayor Lanier in.
forms us that $3.50 in fines wa
imposed on guilty parties fol
offenses committed the day the
circus was in town.
The leader., 1904-10-22

novelty will be presented. The
company is an unusually good
one, the action rapid and The stage
settings elaborate and modern.
Unlike most plays of This class the
comedy Is not Jumped into one
scene, but Is well distributed
through The four acts:
" B. Ramsey is back from st.
Louis.
The leader., 1904-10-22

See Anderson & Wolf for fine
horses, mules, etc., November LIST.
Wagon and Buggy material
cheap at Noodles Hardware Store.
A $1,000 stock Of Reyolyers to
select from at Noodles Hardware
Store.
Sewing Machines all makes
cash or credit. Noodles Hard
ware Store.
Smith and Wesson, Colts, Iver
johnson revolvers at g. b. Per-
kins Hardware Store.
Anderson & Wolf will have a
carload of the finest stock ever
brought to this city November LIST.
First.class dress making at
j. McGrath & Sons. Dress max.
ing parIOrs above post.Office.
When you want to buy, put it
off until November LIST, and then
inspect Anderson & VOLTS fine
stock.
A written guarantee with every
Knife, Razor or Shears at Noodles
Hardware Store. Money back if
wanted.
Bucks Stoves and Ranges and
Majestic Ranges, Our Hobby. "
Going to sell you one. &C. B.
Perkins.
Noodle continues to sell "a OF
all the carpenter tools sold in
Lincoln Co. Quality and price
that's ALL
How about that $1,000 that
McGrath proposes to give away
every Saturday, beginning Nov,
18th. See front page "ad".
Miss Fannie bennett has secur.
ed a position as stenographer in
Laurel. Brookhaven friends re-
greet to lose Miss Fannie from
among them.
The leader., 1904-10-22
OCTOBER 24th TO
OCTOBER 10Th,
Mn;nn4;o MalIeabIe Iron Dnnmn
Wa lGOlIU and Steel nQIIgG

Bakes quickly and perfectly When you have examined
this modern cooking wonder you readily from its
struction why this is true.
MAJESTIC RANGES entirely different from all 9th
cooking apparatus Will not clog with ashes and cnker,
allow smoke and SCOT to escape into the Kitchen crack
break subject you the expense and annoyance of every
other cooking apparatus.
Made of MALLEABLE IRON and best open hearth cold
rolled STEEL 10 to Is per heavier throughout than any
other range Fues lined with pure asbestos and the entire
range rveed with the best Norway iron ves Alright and
dusttght This explains why Great Majestic Range will do
its work in half the me and consequently with half the fuel
After investigating find that the claims made for
MAJESTIC RANG Els to the letter, and have selected
them for range department. and give personal
tee that the Majestic Ranges the complete durab
dependable and economical made and that's why
having this cooking exhibit We want all citizens
for themselves the proof the claims made for the Majestic
Ranges
The leader., 1904-10-22
Card 10 The Public.

Having accepted a position with
Messrs. Jno. McGrath and Sons
as manager of Dress Making de-
partment, | cordially invite the
ladies Of Brookhaven and vicinity
TO call and see me. guarantee
first class work and satisfactory
prices. Dressmaking parlors up
stairs ia PostoHice building.
q waiting the pleasure Of your
call | remain,
Respectfully,
Madame Louise 6. Smith.
The leader., 1904-10-22
Marriage Licenses Issued During the
Past Week.

Whites-Monroe KimbIe and
Miss Pearl Warnock; j.. B. Dor
sett and Miss Addye E. Smith.
Color ed-Bob James and Beckie
Godbold; Norris Coleman and
Pinkey Henderson; John Cook
and Mite Jones; Geo. Willis
and Matte Smith; Will Dawson
and Hattie Otis; Vernon Arm
strong and Emma Chiles; Will
Williams and Maggie DUR; Lew
is Ray and Martha Garner; Aver
son Jacobs and Mary Jane Camp
bell.
The leader., 1904-10-22
A Card.

To the general public, the fol-
lowing is addressed:
I'VE extend you a cordial invi-
tatiOn to partake with us cup of
coffee and hot biscuits and to wit
ness the working of the Great
Majestic Steel and MaIleable Iron
Range at our store. We will
show you how to bake biscuits
brown top and bottom, in three
minutes; how to cook with one
half the fuel you are now using
and show you an article that, II
properly used, will last a lifetime.
&c. b. PERKINS,
"Brookhaven, Miss
A light frost Friday night is re-
ported from jackson.
The leader., 1904-10-22
FKEE! PRESENT FKEE!

We going to give absolutely Free every purchaser
of Majestic Range during the sale only complete set othe
celebrated Majestic Cooking Ware made of "copper" steel and
enamel worth $780, cheap that and the best any price
To every lady registering at store will give Free
chance $500 Carving Set with Stag Handles and Silver
Ferules matter if you buy not The Drawing for this
Carving Set will take place on
The leader., 1904-10-22
FOR SALE.

800 acres Of choice farming
lands, all within ~ miles Of tie
city of Brookhaven. Will sell in
any size pieces, cheap and on easy
payments.
GUY &. BRIGNALL,
Care Dir. Geo. "A. Love.
BrookhaYen, Miss.
The leader., 1904-10-22

Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges
at same price you have been pay
ing for cheaper goods. Noodles
Hardware Store.
The leader., 1904-10-22

Any little girl under Il years
old who cuts the most Of 6. B.
Perkins name with Bucks Stove
and Range trade marks, will ro-
ceiVe the Little Bucks Range,
which is on exhibit ID our show
window. At 6. b. Perkins Hard
ware Store. Times 81 Leader
ads count.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS
DISCUSS PANAMA
More Friendly Disposition Toward tho
Pending Treaty Is Claimed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 3O.-The
Democratic senators were in conference
three hours today on the Bacon reso-
luton instructing the president to ef-
feet an adjustment of the claims of
Colombia against the United States on
account of the Panama revolt. Speeches
were made, but no decision was reach
ed, and 1t was announced that another
meeting would be held next week.
Almost all Of the senators spoke, and
the general tendency of the remarks
was more favorable-to to the treaty than
on former occasions. All the speeches
were favorable to the conciliation of
Colombia, and the feeling was express
ed by some Of the speakers that an as
surance of such a course on the part
of the United States would secure the
votes of large majority of the Demo-
cratic senators for the treaty.
The nearest approach to an agree
ment was on the Stone resolution, di-
recting the senate committee on for
eign relations to investigate the part
played by the United States in the
Panama revolution. There was also q
feeling that there should be a cessa-
ton Of speeches on the Panama ques-
ton until replies are received to the
resolutions of inquiry which already
have been adopted.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
TURBINE ENGINES TO
BE USED IN NAVY
Competition Between Two Manufae-
turing Concerns Is Invited.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 30.-The
naval engineers have invited competi-
ton between two great American man
ufacturing concerns for the supply of
turbine engines to drive the 4,000-ton
scholarships for which estimates have
been submitted to congress. While both
these companies manufacture turbines,
one is an English pattern, and much
interest attaches to the competition.
The naval engineers contemplate the
largest installation of turbine power
ever placed on any ship. 1t is a ques-
ton of weight to be determined by the
manufacturers proposals, whether
these vessels shall be given $4,000
horse power turbines, affording a speed
of twenty-four knots an hour, or
whether it will be possible to place in
their hulls 10000 horse power motors
which will drive the vessels at rate
of twenty-s six knots an hour.
Rear Admiral George w. Melville,
retired, formerly engineer-in- chief of
the navy, has sailed for Germany and
Great Britain to make study of tur-
bine machinery. He will be shown
every courtesy by German and British
naval officers.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
NONSENSE FINDS
ITS APOTHEOS|S
Gridiron Club ReveIs in Mirth
at the Expense of the
High and Mighty.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. So.-The
Gridiron club entertained notable
guests at the annual dinner given by
this famous newspaper organization at
the Arlington hotel. There were 2l7
present, and In the large assembly
were members of the cabinet, d1plo-
mats, senators and representatives.
army and navy officers and persons
prominent in the business and literary
world.
Among those present were men
whose names have figured in Connection
with the presidency, including the pres
ent executive, Hanna, Taft, German
and Cockrell, were present and en-
joyed the clever satire and gridiron
quips at the expense of themselves, as
well as the many unique features bur-
lesquing national and international
events.
From the time President Louis Cool
idge welcomed the guests until the
sound of Home, Sweet Home" at mid
night, there was an uninterrupted flow
Of wit and merriment. There were
clever skits, topical songs, petitions to
congress, etc. Among the bills pre-
sented was one for the construction Of
the "Gridiron alimentary canal"
Had to Sell Papers.
Two new members were initiated
Scott c. Bone, of the Washington Post,
and N. o. Messenger, of the Washing
ton Evening Star. They were COM
PEELED to apepar as newsboys, selling
extra editions of their respective pa
pers, which, upon examination by the
ling communications respecting many
persons present.
One of the most interesting features
Of the evening was the presence Of
"Prof. Stringer Stringem, ventrilo-
quist," with dummies" who were
named for senators, cabinet officers and
others.
The answers that these dummies"
made to many questions provoked peals
of laughter. For instance, the ven
triloquist'' would ask:
arthur Pue German, is it true that
Bryan has come out for you for presi-
dent?"
German C'dummy")-No. Bryan is a
friend of mine.
Ventriloquist-David Bennett HILL
have you heard that Grover Cleveland
may be nominated for president?
Hill mmy'')-Which party.
At one stage of the dinner members
opened up a "Jai Alai, the Gridiron
gambling hell" and the wheel of for
tune, which was operated in connec-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

Francis. M. E. Gable, Pittsburg Times;
Maj. John I. Hemphill, Charleston
News and Courier; H. II. Holmes, John
II. Holmes, Boston Herald; William l..
Hopper, Honolulu; D. M. House, Louis
Vile Globe Democrat; Charles M. Lin
coin, New York Herald; Robert H.
Lyman, New York World; George S.
Mandel, Boston Transcript; Fred j.
Mather Jr., New York Evening Post;
Alden March, Philadelphia Press;
James Martin, New York Tribune;
Frank B. Noyes, Chicago Record Her
aid; Thomas c. Noyes, Theo. w. Noyes,
Washington Star; Florence ONeill,
Pittsburg Dispatch; Ralph Pulitzer,
New York World; Edward S. Riggs,
New York Sun; w. H. Self, Pittsburg
Times; Don c. Seitz, New York World;
John A. Sleicher Leslie's Weekly;
Charles Emory Smith, Philadelphia
Press; Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati
Times-Star; Benjamin ]. Wells, Phila-
delphia Press; John F. Wilkins, Wash
ington Post; Louis Wiley, New York
Times.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
HONORS ARE THRUST
UPON KANSAS EDITOR
Republicans VIII Nominate. Hoch for
Governor Against His Will.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 30.--William J..
Bailey today issued a statement with
drawing from the gubernatorial race,
stepping out, he says, because 'it Is
apparent that the bitter factional fight
that is now going on in the Republican
party in Kansas is a menace to Re-
publican success. Gov. Bailey said:
Il have believed and now feel that,
under the traditions Of the party, am
entitled to a denomination, but there
has never been a day of my political
life when the party's welfare was not
paramount to my personal ambition
The withdrawal of Bailey probably
means the nomination of Edward w.
Hoch, editor of the Marion Record. Mr..
Hoch, who for several years has been
one of the leading Republican editors of
the state, was forced into the race two
weeks ago after he haa Twice refused
to run, and since then has carried some
of Gov. Baiiey's counties. He is sup
ported by the anti-machine crowd, So
called.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
CHAMBERLAIN ASKS
TARIFF QUESTIONS
Commission Applies to Every British
Manufacturer for Information.

LONDON, Jan. 80.-Joseph Cham
berlain's tariff commission today mall
ed to all manufacturing appearing IN
trade directories in the United King
dom an inquiry form with regard to
trade conditions as affected by foreign
tariffs. The replies to these questions
are designed to form the basis OF
further inquiry and verbal testimony
on which the commission intends to
formulate a tariff bill which 1t will
submit to the country.
The form contains eleven questions.
A page in red ink gives assurances TO
the recipients that their names or re-
plies will be treated conf1dentially If
so desired. The questions are:
What is the proportion Of your out
put for the home market?"
What is the proportion of your out
put for foreign markets."
What is the proportion Of your out
put for colonial markets?"
What branches Of your home trade
have suffered from competition? 2"
Are any articles similar to those
you manufacture imported into your
country below your cost price?"
are SUCH dIllCleS pidCeu eOl lHC
British market below the normal cost
of production In the country Of origin?"
rs your trade suffering from the
adverse competition of foreign coun-
tries owing to a difference in wages,
hours, etc?"
HAS your export trade suffered in
recent years owing to the tariff of any
foreign country?"
What reduction in the tariff of any
foreign country would enable you to
compete successfully within that coun-
try with commodities made therein
similar to those you manufactured"
What is your experience with re-
spect to foreign competition in the
colonies?"
"In your trade, do you suffev from
the operation of patent laws or regis
tration laws of other countries?"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
BADGER BACHELORS
CALL FOR "TEDDY''
Gold Medal Is Offered for Twins, With
Result Rather Curious.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 3d.
President Roosevelt and Representative
Foss, of Illinois, have been invited to
attend the banquet of the Waukegan
Qll) Bachelors club, in honor of the
awarding of a gold medal to the first
one of it's members to be the father
of twins. The club was organized with
twenty-five members seven years ago,
with the constitutional provision that
one member should marry each year,
the selection to be made by lot. The
president of the club was the mayor
of Waukegan, and it was he who de-
signed and offered the gold medal for
the twins.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

was the second session of congress or
merely a continuation of the session
convened Nov. on the call of the pres
ident. Messrs. Fuller Qll.) and Coop
er (Wis.) contended that there had
been two sessions, while Mr.. Parker
IN. j. insisted that because new
sanction had been given for meeting
on Dec. the status of the session
which he held to be continuous was
not altered. Mr.. Littlefield supple
mented his argument of yesterday by
reaffirming that there had been no in
terregnum between the two sessions.
Strengthened Out by Tawney.
Mr.. Tawney (Minn.) as chairman of
the committee of the whole, in care
fully prepared opinion, overruled the
point of order against the appropria-
ton, saying the parliamentary ques-
ton as to whether existing law author
lied the payment of mileage was the
point to be decided by him, and the
question as to whether the mileage
should be received was for the COM
mittee to decide.
The question turned, Mr.. Tawney
said, on whether this was the second
session or continuation. He held that
the session called by the president
terminated Dec. Z by constitutional
limitation, and said it would be as
reasonable to say that because there
will be no formal beginning of tomor-
row that therefore Saturday will con-
tinue forever as to contend the spe-
cial session still continued. He held
this to be a separate and distinct SeS-
sion, and that the provision for mile
age is in order.
Mr.. Underwood (Ala.) moved to
strike out the paragraph providing for
mileage for senators and representa-
tives. He renewed his argument in op-
position to the payment of mileage,
which he held to be unauthorized by
law.
Mr.. Grosvenor moved to amend the
mileage paragraph by providing that