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Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

Iney rumDIe1 into town aTter sunset
In the fair twilight, the dogs barking
before them, and every one would have
been surprised to know that Tom Van
revel, instead of Mr.. Crailey Gray, was
the first to see her. BY the merest ac-
cident Tom was strOlling near the Ca
rewe place at the time, and when the
carriage swung into the gates. with
rattle and clink and clouds Of dust at
the finish, 1t was not too soon lost be-
hind the shrubbery and trees for Tom
to catch something more than
glimpse Of gray skirt behind mound
of flowers and of charming face with
parted lips and dark eyes beneath the
scuttle of an enormous bonnet. 1t hap
pened-perhaps it is more accurate to
say that Tom thought 1t happened
that she was just clearing away her
veil when he turned to look. She blush
ed suddenly--so much was not to be
mist;iken-and the eyes that met his
were remarkable for other reasons than
the sheer loveliuess Of them. In that,
even in the one flash OF them he
caught. they meant SO many things ut
one time. Eut. above all, these eyes
We're fully conscious Of Tom Nanrevel.
Without realizing what lie did Mr..
Vanrevcl stopped short. He had been
swinging Il walking stick. which. de-
scribing brief arc. remained poised
halfway IN it's descent. There was
only that one glance between them. and
the carriny. disappeared, leaving
scent of srr;r:: flowers in the air.
The yorrg man was left standing on
the WOODEN pavement In the midst or
great loneliness. yet enveloped III the
aftergiow, his soul roseate. his being
quavering his expression, like his cane.
instantaneonsiy arrested. With such
pron,ptiiude End finish was he disposed
of that had Miss Carewe been aware
of his n.:me and the condition wrought
In him by the single stroke she could
have sought only the terse Richard OF
England for Il like executive ability:
"Off with his head! So much for Van
revel!'
She had lif,el slender hand to the
futtering veil. hand In white glove
with small lace gauntlet at the wrist.
This gesture was the final divinity Of
the radiant vision which remained with
the da:ed young man as he went down
the street, and it may have been three
quarters Of Sn hour later when the
background of the picture became Wv
i'd to hind carefully dressed gentle
man with heavy brows and a hand
some high nose. who sat stiffiy upright
beside the girl, his very bright eyes
quite as conscious Of the stricken pc
destrian as were hers; vastly different.
however, In this-that they glittered-
nay, almost brlstled-with hostility.
while every polished button Of his blue
coat seemed to reflect their malignan-
cy and to dart l:ttlc echoing shafts OF
| venom at Mr.. Vanrevel.
Tom was uisiluyel by the acuteneSs
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

pressed down loose branch and called
in tender voice to the stranger whom
Fanchon had chosen should remain
nameless:
"Be sure to put some salve on your
handw
He made a bow which just missed
being too low, but did miss 1t.
1T is there already" be said and.
losing his courage after the bow, made
his speech with so palpable gasp be-
fore the last word that the dullest per.
son in the world could have seen that
he meant 1t.
Miss Betty disappeared.
There was q rigidity Of expression
about the gentle mouth Of FanchOn
Bareaud, which her companion did not
enjoy, as they went on their way, each
preserving an uneasy silence, until at
her own door she turned sharply upon
him. "Tom vanrevel, l thought you
were the steadiest-and now you've
proved yourself the craziest-soul In
ROuen! she burst out. "And I couldn't
say worse!'
"Why didn't you present me to herr'
asked Vanrevel.
Because l thought man Of your
gallantry might prefer not 10 face a
shotgun In the presence Of ladies!'
"Pooh!'
"Pooh! mimicked Miss Bareaud.
"You can pooh as much as you like,
but II he had seen us from the win
dow She covered her face with her
hands for a moment, then dropped
them and smiled upon him. II under
stand perfectly to what l owe the
pleasure of stroll with you this morn
ing, and your casual insistence on the
shadiness Of Carewe streetw He laugh
ed nervously, but her smile vanished,
and she continues: Keep away, Tom.
She Is beautiful, and ut st. Mary's
always thought she had spirit and wit
too. 1 only hope Crailey won't see her
before the wedding! But 1t isn't safe
for you. Go along, now, and ask Graf.
ley please to come at 3 this afternoon"
This message from Mr.. Gray's be-
trothed was not all the Ill starred Tom
conveyed to his friend. Mr.. VanreVel
was ordinarily esteemed person OF
great reserve and discretion; neverthe-
less there was one man to whom he
told everything, and from whom he
had no secrets. He spent the noon hour
in feeble attempts to describe to Graf
ley Gray the outward appearance or
Miss Elizabeth Carewe-how she ran
like a young Diana, what one felt upon
hearing her voice, and he presented In
himself an example exhibiting some
thing of the cost Of looking in her eyes.
His conversation was more or less in
coherent, but the effect Of 1t was COM
Dlete.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
What the Farmer Is Doing.

The New England Farmer has no un-
tried theories to promulgate. 1t advo-
Gates scientific methods only when they
are known to be practical on the farm.
It prefers to give experience and con-
clusions Of successful working farmers,
experimenters and experts who write
of things as they are, rather than the
opinions of theorists who tell Of things
as they ought to be. In fact the Rev.
Sam Jones voices our sentiments In the
following:
"The older I grow, the more care
for facts, and the less I care about theo-
ries. l love to walk with good old
farmer through the magnificent growing
crops, look at the fat cattle, horses and
hogs; and zee his full granaries. There
is something charming about that to me.
I always did despise theology and
botany, always did love religion and
f3owarao
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
VINEGAR.

Vinegar is fatal to many kinds OF
bacteria. We read that during The
great plague in London couple earned
fabulous sums In nursing the wealthy
and that their own means Of defense
was swathing the lower part of the
face with cloths dipped in strong vine
gar. Some one says, "My grandmoth.
er used gargle of salt and pepper
with vinegar for all US children. and
she didn't have to 60 to sanitary club
to learn It." True. no doubt, timely
though utterly empirical use of that
gargle has saved many lives.-St Louis
Globe Democrat,
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
fro BE CosTNUED.l
Flowers In the Shnde.

1t Is not unusual to hear com
plant that ones yard has no sun
and therefore flowers cannot be raised
But there are Il large number of flow
ers that prefer shade to sunshine II
summer. The begonla is Of this class
Those who have north walls or fence!
may have great beauty during the sum
mer by setting out the different kind:
Of begonias. Even the gloxinia. th'
achimenes and similar hothouse plant!
bloom splendidly throughout the sum
mer season when grown on the nortl
side of walls.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
CHINESE MANDARIN COAT NOW so MUCH
IN VOGUE
BY RENE DEVERAUx.

gowns in the wedding outfit. This ex-
quisite silk. with its delicate pas.el
the spring fabrics
Anothe? tinncr gown Is black net
over taIota, with full skirt and cl.
bow sleeves.
Perhaps the most unique article Of
Miss RoOscveit's trou3scau is ali OK
uuisite hand embroidered japanese tea
gown made from shawl presented 10
her by the empress Of Japan. Among
her negiigees she also numbers several
Chinese coats and Japanese kimonos.
splendid with rich silk and gold en-
broidery.
This craze for the oriental has quite
captured feminine fancy, and the most
gorgeous Japanese kimonos, Chinese
mandarin robes and the short three.
quarter Chinese coats. hand embr0ider-
ed In gold and brilliant silks, ranging
in price from $40 up into the hundreds,
are in great demand. They have even
been pressed into service as opera
coats, and ut the theater their rich col
oring stands out in artistic relief among
the white. gray and more somber hued
conventional theater wraps.
The Chinese coat shown in the sketch
is of bright crimson silk elaborately
hand embroidered in gold. The band
edging it is Of old blue shades OF silk
and gold threads OH a lighter blue
ground, finished with narrower white
band scattered with tiny pink and
green flowers. 1t is fastened at the
neck and at the right side with tiny
gold buttons and frogs OF red silk cord
and is lined with white china silk.
While this is quite an expensive crea.
ton, its simple shape renders It de-
lightfully adaptable and practical for
home manufacture, and out Of plain
silks appliqued or hand embroidered
or Of soft and artistic japanese crepe
the clever home dressmaker can fash
lon stunning negligee at small ex.
pense.
1t is in the new jewelry accessories
and baubles. however, that oriental art
reisns supreme. One sees the most
fascinatingy beautiful back combs,
belts. necklaces, bracelets and rings
richly enameled and carved In Arabian.
Persian. Chinese. Egyptian and Syrian
designs. They are all so exquisitely
beautiful and alluring that the fair
shopper seldom can resist their charm.
Even my lady's toilet table revels In
the mysterious cold creams, powders,
perfumes and soaps Of the orient. and
her modern Marceled locks give out
the subtle scent that was perhaps part
Of the toilet Of some beauteous Egyp-
tian princess thousands Of years ago.
-FOUR readers may have any question
concerning fashions or fabrics answered
by Rene Deveraux. the fashion expert. by
addressing Rene Deveraux. p. o. Box 2es.
Madison Square, New York. inclosing
stamp for reply.l
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
OUR NEW YORK
WEEKLY LETTER

P. ineess Gewns-Part Of Alice Rooss.
veIt's Trousseau Purchased In New
York-oriental Art the craze-Dis.
played In JeweIry, Combs, Etc.
BY RENE DEvERAUx.
or course every one is interested In
Alice ROosevelt's trousseau, not only
because she is the presidents daughter
and the most talked about girl in tue
United States, but because her cos
tunes have always stood for what Is
correct and smart.
OF that part of her outfit which was
purchased and made up in New York
two of her evening gowns, one pink,
the other pale green, are of satin broche
and are on princess lines.
Her wedding gown, which Is, Of
course. the most important item Of
brides trOusseau. Is OF white satin
broche, the pattern of which is wreaths
of flowers and was designed by Miss
Roosevelt herself. The silk was woven
In American mills and the pattern was
destroyed after the required number Of
yards was finished The style Of the
gown is an empire princess, with an
elaborate court train and yoke Of
beautiful old lace which was worn by
Miss ROosevelt's mother, as was the
fall of lace which edges the yoke and
which completes the elbow sleeves.
Her travelling dress Of tan broad
cloth trimmed in velvet, chiffon and
soutache braid is also princess model.
A striking yellow satin evening gown,
severely plain, with pointed bodice,
has an effective design Of silver span
giles outlining the low corsage and the
bottom Of the skirt.
A fetching little dinner gown Of POM
padour silk is one Of the prettiest
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

I think there Is a great deal OF dif-
ference between that species OF cere-
mony which exists with acquaintance
and that which should always exist
with the best of friends-the one pre-
vents the growth Of affection, the other
preserves In In youth and age.-Ietters
Of Maria EdgewOrth
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
O.t Straw for Pig Bedding.

A. W. NJ, Sheffield, Mass: Is there
anything in the statement that oat straw
as bedding for pigs causes scurvy?
Pigs, from the lack Of good, bright
oat straw for bed, frequently get filthy
scurvy skins--from lack of straw, not by
reason Of it. 1t 10 true that where pigs
seek a bed under the edge OF . straw
stack where the straw Is wet they gel
steaming hot, and then come out IN the
cold to eat, and the skin becomes scurvy
from the cold air striking it. ] have
Plymouth Rock rooster to give the mar
who can prove that dry. clean oat straw
ever caused q scurvy skin on porker.-
G. d. Smead, V. 8.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
.c.r..v a. Applied to Diamonds.

Although the term "carat" is applied
to diamonds as well as to gold, 1t does
not mean the same thing. Used with
regard to the metal 1t expresses quality
or fineness, "a carat being pure gold
and % carat equal to coined gold. But
applied to the diamond carat means ac'
tual weight, and by this measure 115h
carats are equal to an ounce troy. The
value Of a diamond is not merely 60
much per carat. irrespective OF size
but increases in an increasing ratio
with the weight Of the stone.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
Uncle Solon's Opinion,

There is nothing that adds to the value
of farm like . well-cared for apple
orchard. Such farms are not in the
market. A young, thrifty orchard, NOT
old enough to bear, adds to the value Of
the farm twice as much As the orchard
cost. You can't drive boy of farm
where there is good orchard, and he
will take care Of it. The "harrer," the
hoe, the hand saw and the jackknife,
will give new life to an old, half-starved
orchard.-Solon Chase, Androscoggiu
County. Me,
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

Many a good horse, or other farm ami
NAL. has been lost because OF getting
loose in the night and gaining access to
the grain room or grain chest. Inside
doors win be left open sometimes even
Il great care Ii taken. Fit them to close
automatically, and thsre will b no risk
nor need for care.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
A Dyer.

He-Do yon think blonds have more
admirers than brunettes? She-l don't
know. You might ask Miss Turner.
She las had experience In both capaci.
ties New Yorker.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
Rheumatism

h one Of the constitutional
diseases. & manhests ttseh
in local aches and pains,-
inflamed joints and sti6
musc3es,-but & cannot Be
cured BY local applications:
i requires constitutional
treatment acting through
the blood, and tie beet b .
course eof The great medicine
Hood'sSarsaparma
which he permanently
cured thousands of cases.
vce tsstlmcalas q ren9tGble esres
- lpe Dook q kheumat3sm, No. &.
G. 1 Hood Co, towe1e Meees
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

1t is believed by many sensible per-
sons, perhaps with good reason, that
Secretary Wilson's enormous of hand
crop aggregates have had tendency
to aid the spectators In bearing down
the prices of farm products. Flamboy-
ant optimism In crop reporting 10 not
usually to the advantage of the pro-
ducar
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

Meat smoked In February and properly
rut away by the last OF the month, will
not be troubled with flies. Sawdust,
hickory chips or clean corn oobs make
lots OF smoke. II the old-fashioned way
10 too much trouble, smoke in liquid
form can be purchased.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

The wise are instructed by reason,
ordinary minds by experience, the stu
Did by necessity and brutes by instinct.
Cicero.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
W experienced farmer
has learned that some
grains require far differ

Ue experienced farmer
has learned that some
grains require far differ
ent soil than others
some crops need differ
enthandling than others.
He knows that a great
deal depends upon right
planting at the right
time, and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No use of complaining
in summer about a mis-
take made in the spring.
Decide before the seed
is planted.
71e best time to reme-
dy wasting conditions in
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted. At the first evil
dence of loss of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion
should be taken imme-
diately. There is moth
ing that will repair
wasted tis sue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh more abundantly
than Scott's Emulsion.
It nourishes and builds
up the body when ordi-
nary foods absolutely
fail.
We ,vm send you sanspit fhee.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
A Reelection.

Mother-Well. what is It? Tommy
low lucky pumpkin pie ain't made
like doughnuts, with hole In the mid.
dle!-Harper's Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

The Royal Baking
Powder is the greatest
possible aid to the pas
try cook in producing
sweet. light. white.
aaky. wholesome bis
cult, cake and all kinds
of raised food.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence ON practical agricultural topics
is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAMMOND, Agricultural E.litor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
A Positive
CURE
Ely's Cream Balm
A Busy Medicine for Busy People.


Gives Relief al Once
1t cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives 8
away a Cold in the
Head mi sly. Re
store a. Senses of
n -: Smell. F
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20
CHAPTER 1.

MyY1T was long ago, In the days
IS} when men sighed when they
H:ya-sc9 fell in love, when people dane
issxs.eD ed by candle and lamp. and
Oxford Democrat., 1906-02-20

X iOES there exist an incredulo1s
ID or jealous denizen Of another
EMS1 portion Of our country who,
Iyee491J knowing that the room In the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29

schooner City of San Diego, first of the fleet from Behring sea to reach port, ar rived last night, bringing news of sev- eral more raids made by Japanese seal ing schooners armed with quick-firing guns on Comper and Boring islands.
 Those rookeries are leased by an Amer ican company from the Russian govern ment which has guards on the islands. Hunters of Japanese schooners which boarded the San Diego in Behring sea, re- ported that a number of Japanese schoon- CTS had made raids at Cooper Island, two being armed with Gatling guns with which they bombarded the huts of the guards on the island before landing. Dur ing the past summer it was estimated that at least twenty Japanese were killed and none know how many Russians have been shot.
 The captain of one of the Japanese schooners was among the killed, having been shot through the head by the rock cry guards. The City of San Diego report ed seeing about twenty-five schooners in Behring sea. They were clustered close about the islands and shooting right ana left. consequently the Victoria schooners were obliged to remain sixty miles outside the island and had a poor season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29
BALL DURING
 HOME COMING WEEK.

One of the most notable features Of the Home Coming Week for Alabamians during the coming State Fair, October 15- 20, will be the grand ball to be given Fri day night, October 19. This will be one of the most brilliant balls ever given in Ala bama and will be attended by thousands. The details have not been worked out yet, and the place for holding the ball has not been selected The committee in charge have been put to their wits end to find a suitable hall that possesses any thing like the capacity which will be re- quired. The ball will be representative and will be participated in by hundreds of the leading society people of the state. As has been announced, Governor William D. Jelks and Mrs. Jelks will lead the grand german. A distinctive coloripg of the af- fair will be the presence of the staff and line officers of the state militia, number ing about 165 young men. These officers will be invited to meet in this city on Fri day at the fair grounds, and will be en- tertained in the club rooms of the Bir- mingham Driving club on the grounds on that day. They will remain over to attend the Home Coming ball that night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29

Mrs. w P. c. Harding has consented. to act as lady chairman of the horse show during the coming State Fair. October 15- 20. Mrs. Harding will appoint a commit- tee of assistants. This committee will be composed of six ladies, one of whom will act each night of the horse show. Each of the vice chairmen will appoint seven young ladies to assist her during the night she Is to act. These committees will be provided with complimentary boxes at the horse show and furnished with handsome badges.
 A great deal of interest is being mani- fested in the horse show by the society people of Birmingham, and many of them will ride and drive in the contest. num- Der of prominent ladies and gentlemen, who do not own fancy horses at the pres ent time, are making efforts now to pur- chase horses for the horse show, and number, it is said, have been bought. There is no doubt the horse show at the fair last year and the horse show at this years fair has greatly stimulated interest among the society people of Birmingham over pretty horses and handsome driving HorSes. lHe beauty ol ihe hoiSo Sito" this year will be greatly accelerated by the music of Kopp's band. consisting of thir- ty-five pieces This band is said to be peculiarly adapted to horse shows, as 1t has played at so many State Fairs and horse shows in Tennessee and Kentucky that 1t is said that no other band direc- tor has the knack of arranging music so suitable for~open-air horse shows as Pro- lessor Kopp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29
MCCLELLAN CANNOT
 VOTE FOR HEARST
Says He Is Unalterably Opposed to Charles w. Murphy and to Every
 thing He Stands For.

New York, September 2S-Mayor Me- Clellan gave out a statement this after noon in which he said he would not vote for Hearst for governor.
 Calling the city hall reporters into his office, the Mayor said: 'As l said yes- terday, am democrat, and accept the action of the democratic convention. 1 will be a democrat when my party has a name, but as democrat and as Mayor of this town. l am unalterably opposed to Charles w. Murphy and to everything that he stands for.
 'I recognize the humiliation 1 must en- dure in common with other democrats. Nevertheless l will vote the ticket of my party in this state, but never for Wil- liam R. Hearst. Him 1 will not vote for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29
FOR MISS PETERSON.

Mrs. Thomas Dusenberry entertained Tuesday evening at dinner and cards, complimentary to Miss Alma Peterson, who leaves soon for New York. The prizes were won by Miss Bessie Williams and MT. Edward McCarty. Late in the evening the young people danced. The following were the guests of Mrs. Dusen- berry: Miss Alma Peterson, Miss Fa / Wagner of Fayetteville, Tenn, Miss Edna Smith of Louisville, Miss Josie Cole, Miss Emma Schillinger, Miss Bessie Williams, Mrs. James Coleman, Mrs. Lucia Cole, MT. Alber Wagner, MT. Edward McCarty. Mir. Robert Holcomb, MT. William Quinn, MT. Fred Phelan, MT. Robert Minge of Bessemer, MT. Tryon Plumlee and MT. Benjamin Hickman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-29
UPTON COMING TODAY.
He Will Probably Make Another Effort
 to Lift the Cup.

New York. September 2S.-By noon to- morrow, 1t Is expected Sir Thomas Lipton will arrive In this city by the steamer Celtic. Although thrice defeated in his attempts to lift the American cup he is coming again with the intention. 1t is said, of trying fourth time to separate that trophy from the control of the New York Yacht club, provided he can sue eeed in convincing 1t that a challenge for the cup under the present rule of meas- urement would be acceptable to 1t.
 If the New York Yacht club consents to race under its present rule, 1t Is likely that Sir Thomas will challenge with Shamrock IL, and the defender of the cup may be the Constitution, which Is said to fit the rule better than the Re liance.