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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
THERE IS A GLOVE FAMINE.
WOMEN IN DISTRESS; No RELIEF
IN SIGHT.

They Can Get white Gloves and Light
Gloves, but They Can't Get Black
Glaze Kid Elbow Length Gloves,
Which Is Precisely What Fashion Says
They Must Have-NO Other WIN Do.
Perhaps there are some folks, and II 80
you may place them at once as people with
no pretensions to fashion, who do not know
that there has been a glove famine this
winter. Not one sharp but short pang
OF want, such as might have been caused
by the delay OF a stea mer carrying supplies,
but a pitiful state Of slow starvation, con-
tinued from week to week and with no
prospect Of relief in sight.
There are plenty.o OF unsatisfying Injuries
to be had, such as white or light colored
gloves, and one can also lead an anohorite
existence on herbs in the shops Of wrist
length gloves; but the real staff Of life,
the positive need OF feminine humanity,
black glaoe kid elbow length gloves, has
been doled out by the manufacturers in
cruelty inadequate numbers, and women
have been obliged to live from hand to
mouth, as it were, no matter what their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
UNsAT1sTYINo LUIUR1Es AND Il AN
CHoRITE EXISTENCE.

careleesly spoken OF in an old play as five
or six pairs Of innocent white wedding
gloves
In the days Of the Empire long gloves
were very expensive, but pzanne says
that no fashionable lady could do with less
than a new pair every day to preserve
that fresh appearance on which she prided
herself.
Gloves, it seems, have often before been
rare and expensive, but this is the first
glove famine on record, the reason being
that now there are no class distinctions
high or low, rich or POOR, every woman
who still feels a spark Of pride in her toilet
must nave black, glace, elbow length gloves
or die.
There are some folks besides the glove
stores salesgirls who will be glad when the
craze is over. One man says that this
multitude OF black gIoved hands makes
him think Of little paws. At first he said
coon's or monkeys paws, but that sounded
so rude that he changed it to black cats
paws, where the suggestion is only prettily
diabolical. ~.
There is no doubt that there is a hint Of
wicked. witchlike, worldly wisdom about
,,ng wrinkled black gloves. Yvette Gull
bert knew what she was about when she
cast hers aside with her naughty songs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11

means, on account Of the precarious nip
Of the supply.
At the glove SHOPS and the glove counters
in the department stores, where ~reproaches
have been heaped by frantic women upon
the devoted heads Of the salespeople,
the latter will tell you with tears in their
eyes that the retailers are in no way re-
sponsible for the scarcity of long black
gloves, except in that they were not blessed
with second 81 light to warn them that elbow
sleeves would be universally worn all
winter and therefore failed to store away
a few tons Of this glove Of all the world
against the evil day. The need was upon
them before they realized the fact, and then
it was humanity impossible to meet it.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
SURE HARBrNGER OF SPRING.
The Country GRANDMOTHER Sassafras Tea
an InTalllbie Sign.

why some people put their money on
the grounding when seeking signs Of the
coming Of spring, I never knew said a
man wise in his own ~oonceit. For a good
many years 1 have read about the boy
with a top, or with marbles. as being surer
harbingers Of the vernal season than the
advent CT the robin or the budding Of the
crocu, but I don't put moro faith in
either than in the grounding.
Il have seen boys spinning tors in New
York for the last three months. OF course,
the past winter has been out Of the ordinary
run. To see tops, however, is no indication
that fish are getting hungry.
THE marble in the city is not a sign OF
bluebirds. Not by a long flight. And !
don't know when l ever saw a boy roll q
hoop in Manhattan. That used To DO .
sign Of spring.
Tho city boy, Of course, knows nothing
about resurrecting fish bait. In the country
the backbone Of winter has been strained.
1T is in the hcme in the country, where
there is a watohful grandmother and several
children, that the best sign of spring is
found. l do not know where the grand
mother gets her prescience, but It Is un
'At the very first rising Of the sap, In
fact, before We getation feels the first thrill
of renewing life, the grandmother has the
intimation. When she makes sassafras tea,
then indeed do you know that spring is
nigh.
Occasionally you will find q street
pedler in the city with punches OF saseafras
bark for sale, and you may nave noticed
that such pedlers are not Of the ordinary
THE sassafras dealer on the streets is
always a motherly looking woman With
an apron and a bonnet that Is never seen
in the shops, or a paternal looking indi"
vidual who has chin whiskers. Country
appearances and sassafras go together.
"1f ! were making a book on the weather
country and wait for the grandmother t.
steep her sassafras for tea. Then l would
jump back TO the city and make predic-
ions that would cause the weather man to
quit his job and find other means Of liveh-
hood"
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for, the skins are thin, strong and fine and
all that they should be for making perfect
gloves.
Some fine skins come from Switzerland,
some from northern Italy. some from Sax
ony and some from the Tyrol, but from
most other places kid skins are of inferior
quality, and those from eastern Europ e,
north Africa, South America and Mexico
are used only for making suede gloves.
These stern facts are presented merely
to show that a fine. long black glaoe kid
glove Is an object TO be approached with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
Grave Digger rnearths Rich Ledge.

Reno correspondence San Francisco Chronicle.
A gravedigger working in the hillside
cemetery has uncovered a four foot vein
and assays show that it carries values Of
500 q ton in gold, The hole was Immediately
filled and George W. Oliver staked OF a
claim.
This is not the first line that the presence
Of gold has been suspected IN the hill isde
frequently been uncovered In the place,
but the values have never run so high In gold,
the miner viii soon Invade tho silent halls
OF death"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11

obsequious respect and not in q trihing
and petulant spirit.
As BELTS a glove Of quality, there is
nothing cheap about it either. Costing
from IS to 81 Is a pair, these gloves are no
despicable item in the expensive modern
wardrobe
The ancestry of the much desired and ex-
travagant glove is a distinguished one, dat
ing from the end Of the tenth century,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
HI aFYPBT2EER GIRLS LOT.
STENOGRAPHERS STORY OF
=. DISAPPOINTED HOPES.

Many women Attracted to New York IN
4syeSsarcfs Of Big Salaries and Great Op.
~ p6rtunlties-LOw Pay n Hard Work
VI 4iI6 RuIe-Causes OG Unrest Among
tct. 9eenOsFaphers-Are women Beginning
70 Regret Their Plunge Into Business?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-11
BEAUTY DOCTOR 10 ROYALTY.
HER PRICE FOR THREE WEEKS
TREATMENT rs $500.

Has Been in New York, Who're She says ene
Has Met Much suecess-Her Own Age
She Gives ~ On, Although she Looks
7S-PromiseS 10 Keep the Face Young,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
THE HOUSE.

Washington, December 20.-After being
in session quarters of an hour to-
day the House adjourned until January
3, 1907.
Empty desks greeted the speaker when
the House convened and even among the
members who remained the desire TO get
away for the holidays was superior to
the inclination for business. Representa-
tive Monden of Wyoming succeeded in
passing his bill, extending the time in
which entrymen may make final ettle-
ment on the Shoshone Indian reservation.
Representative Payne of New York called
up his resolution srelating to distribution
of the Presidents annual message to the
several committees, in accordance with a
custom that has existed since the founda-
ton of the government. The House re-
solved itself into committee of whole,
with Representative Lacey of Iowa in
the chair, and the references of the Varl-
Gus parts OF the messages to appropriate
committees were discussed The debate
was perfunctory. and after half an hour S
discussion the committee rose. The House
then, after passing the resolution, ad-
journed for the Christmas holidays at
12:45 D. IN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
NEGRO SHOT AFTER
GROWING STUBBORN
WILL LEWIS KILLED BY JOHN D,
EDWARDS. w, LAVENDER is
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
OTHER NEWS OF GREENSBORO.

Greensboro, December 20-(Specal y
viii Lewis. a negro, was shot and ia
tally wounded this morning at o'clock
at his home in Greensboro by John d.
Edwards of Marion, Ala. Five shots were
fired. all of them taking effect Two ply
sicians were summoned, but did not at
tempt to probe for any of the balls, stat
ing that the negro would pnobablv die
in half hour. At this writing, however
he is still alive. though he will hardly
survive the night.
1t seems that Lewis wife had ordered
ring from Edwards. who lives in Ma
rion. but has been doing a mail order
jewelry business for some time in Green's
boro, but upon its delivery refused to
take it, claiming that it did not come up
to order The matter continued unsettled
for day or two, Lewis in the mean
time cursing and abusing Edwards when
ever they met Early this morning Ed
wards went to Lewis's house to settle the
matter and upon being again cursed by
the negro drew his revolver and emptied
its contents into the negros body, one
shot penetrating the brain, the others the
lungs and stomach
Young Edwards is in custody of Sheriff
Digger, awaiting the outcome of the mat
ter. His father will arrive in Green's
boro on tonight's train. The affair is
greatly deplored as Edwards is a mere
youth and had always been considered
quiet and inoffensive
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
BILL AGGRAVATES
CHURCH POSITION
Note from Vatican on church
and State Separation
HOLY SEE REMAINS FIRM
semi-official Communication Declares
That Principle of French Govern
ment Bill Is Maximum of
Oppression.
HOLY SEE REMAINS FIRM

Rome. December ga semi-ofheial
note issued by the vatican today declares
that the text of the new French govern
ment bill amending the church and stale
separation bill of 1903 is as bad as The
former regulations, being a maximum
of oppression with minimum of ILL.,
erty," and aggraYates the position OF he
church in everything without this being
apparent to the general public.
The full text Of the note is as follows:
"The text of the new French govern
ment bill is inspired by the same prlnei-
pies as the former acts of the Clemen-
ceau cabinet namely, the maximum OF
oppression with the minimum liberty In
fact the bill aggravates in the hardest
manner the former position of the church
in everything without its being apparent
to the general public. II provides for the
immediate devolution of ecclesiastical
property and the immediate cessation o:
the pensions of priests who do not ac-
cept the new bill.
"On the other hand the cabinet having
misunderstood public opinion is blanca
BILE for the distressing position in which
Nj Brands circular has placed priests
who officiate in the churches. The gov
eminent seems TO have introduced some
secondary and apparent improvements in
the new law, but in reality they do fnt
amelOrate the measure.
Besides, the bill is based on rendering
possible the organization of assemblies
for the practice of worship according -
the church and state separation law 1f
1905, or the laws of 1881, and 1901 gov
erning public meetings. The separation
law is regarded as unacceptable by the
church while it is clear that NJ. BRANDS
recent circular as we'll his other twO
circulars are not applicable to public wor-
ship having been drawn up for the resu-
lation of the meetings of other kinds II
associations.
In short the separation law, NJ.
Brands recent circular, and the new bull
are only three forms of the same con-
ceptiOn, that of enslaving and comprC-
missing the church, while at the same time
enabling the government to allege that
it did everything in its power to find
way out of the difficulty but was unable
to do so because of the systematic tenaC-
ity of the Holy See
THE Holy See will not desist from lis
present attitude until a bill is presence.
containing as minimum to be tolerd ted
an acknowledgment of the essential
rights of the church. beginning with tn :
Catholic hierarchy which is the divine
foundation of the church organization
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Choosing Team to Meet
Champions from Wev Haben

In the gymnasium of the Birmingham
Athletic club Yale is making a tour of
the south and Birmingham will be
reached Monday. This game is probably
the most interesting of all that Yale will
play in Dixie for the simple reason that
the team of the Athlete club was the only
one handing a defeat to the visitors when
TREY last appeared south. Yale has sent
word that that old defeat will be wiped
out this season. The Athletic club de-
sires 10 make the feather waving in its
cap even more gaudy and defiant
The arrival of Joe Biddle last night
was hailed with delight. Bddle is one of
the best players in the south The entire
membership of the squad was on hand
at the practice. The squad is composed
of the following: Centers, Berry Peace,
Spencer; guards, Johnston. Biddle Han
ma, Wilson; forwards, Anderson, VIII
Biddle, Parker and McKenney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
What Dandelion Tablets
and Pills Are.

Everybody knows that Dandelion is the
most valuable of all Natures remedies.
Well, DR.. Edwards Tablets and Pills are
simply common dandelion (Taraxicum)
in a concentrated form combined with
other harmless ingredients ofpurely veget-
able matter. They are one of the very
few proprietary medicines endorsed by the
medical profession. If your physician
desires to know what these preparations
contain, have him write US and we will
gladly send him the information together
with the name of the expert chemist who
superintends their manufacture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

The Vanderbilt basketball team will al
rive in Birmingham this morning. Tne
game between Vanderbilt and the Br
mngham Young Mems Christian assoeia-
ton is expected to be one of the most
brilliant of the season. The attendance
will be large and enthusiastic A commit
tee representing the Birmingham Alumni
association of Vanderbilt composed Of Il.
n. Morshheimer. George L. Smith, ROB-
ert Bailey and DR.. w T. Berry haye
worked up considerable interest. and it Is
a splendid one.
The game will be started promptly al
o'clock j. W. Tomlnson, an alumnls
of Vanderbilt. will give the signal by
throwing the ball into the air for the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
THE SENATE,

Washington. December Ex-senator For
aker occupied the attention of the Sen
ate today in an extended criticism of the
basis of President RooseVelt's action in
discharging the negro troops OF the
Twenty-fifth infantry on account of the
Brownsville raid. He was replied TO brief
" by Senator Lodge. while Senator Scott
sustained the demand of the Ohio SEN
ator for a full investigation of the mat
ter by the Senate military committee. A
resolution directing such an investigation
Is before the Senate for action at its next
meeting. The Senate adjourned at 245
o. m. until January 3, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

For the great game against Yale the
birmingham Athletic squad is doing some
excellent preliminary work. The an
nCuneement that the team to meet the
representatives of the big eastern col
lege would not be chosen until Monday
afternoon has resulted in the several can
didates for each position doing various
stunts in order to get down to form
Last night there was an excellent prac-
tice game between members of the squad
out of which the regular team will be
formed. The game was bitterly contested,
and won by very close score. Several
brilliant efforts brought forth marked ap-
pause. The indications are that the first
team when chosen, will be an ideal one,
one strong and aggressive enough to give
Yale all the exercise that it is looking
for.
The great game OCCURS Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Experts Predict Y. N. 6. 4.
Victory ODER Vanderbilt

two aggregations to scramble for. Music
for the occasion will be furnished by the
Moran orchestra. As preliminary 10 tie
big game, there will be a basketball
game between the Owenton Independents,
composed of Owenton college players. and
the alumni team of the Birmingham High
school,
In spite of the prestige of the Wander
bilt aggregation, it is believed that the
Y. NJ. c. A. team will win the victory.
Prof c. H. Miles of the Birmingham
Athletic club, after a study of the two.
predicts a victory for the Birmingham
boys. Vanderbilt averages fifteen pounds
heavier than the Y NJ c. A. and this
will handicap the locals somewhat. The
Y. M. c. A. average is 142 pounds, while
Vanderbilt averages 157.
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I he Value
of Dandelion

tyatour
of
ouwion
yhapa
an present al below
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r. w. Bishop, patent attorney, WASH
ington, d. c., reports the issue of the
following patents on the 18th inst. to res
idents of Alabama and Georgia:
S3S, 552-Wrench, j. Il. Landers, Atlanta,
Ga.
S3s, 739-Car rail standard, j. II. Nantz,
Thomasville. Ga.
S3S, REORGANIZATION tool for fishermen,
r. NJ. Varnedge. Thomasville, Ga, as
signor of one-half to H. C. Houston, same
place.
SSS,976-Hinge washer, j. f. George,
Chunchula Ala.
SO, 0S0-Shutter worker, G. l.. Preacher
Augusta Ga, assignor of one-half to A.
Il. Holman Pttsburg, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Stomach Trouble

The Tablets are the best to use in cases
of Stomach Trouble which take the form
of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Sour Stomach,
ETC., because they tone up the system and
stimulate the flow OF gastric juice, thus
very effectively aiding the digestive organs
to perform their proper functions. Their
mildly cathartic action also relieves the
stomach of all refuse and undigested
matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

direct action upon the Liver
and Kidneys restore these
organs to a sound and healthy
condition. The uric acid then
passes away through the
natural channel and the blood
becomes pure again and free
from all poisonous matter.
We only guarantee to cure
r heumatis m when it is
caused by the presence oi
uric acid in the blood. We
have cured hundreds of cases
because this is usually the
cause ofrheumatic affections.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Diseases Cured by Dande-
lion Tablets and Pills.
Constipation

In constipation the tablets act as mild
cathartic; the Pills are slightly stronger,
but both tablets and pills act upon the
mucous membranes of the intestines,
therefore their action is absolutely sure
and also for this reason they never grippe
or cause the least discomfort. They are
equally good for children as well as adults,
because they are a tonic and do not
produce any unnatural condition of the
matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Liver Trouble

Through their direct and immediate
action upon the liver DR.. Edward s
Dandelion Tablets and Pills induce a
natural flow of bile. This relieves the
congested condition of the liver and en-
ables it to perform its important work of
keeping the bowels and stomach in a
healthy condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

Only one barrel left of Is
year old peach brandy. S1.50
a quart as long as it lasts. No
caps, no label. At w. r. Nc
Ways, 2120 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21
Nervous Trouble

It is well to remember that disordered
nerves are nearly always caused by a
disordered stomach. We do not make a
specially of nervous troubles unless they
are caused by stomach trouble-then we
cure them permanently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

If you are going east during
the holidays purchase your
ticket via Southern Railway
through Atlanta, now showing
over three hours the quickest
schedule between Birmingham
and New York.
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At Ascot Park.

Los Angeles. Cal, December 20.-Good
weather brought out large crowd at
Ascot today. \ big surprise came in the
second race when All Black took first
money at the long odds of % to l, La
Gloria was the favorite, but could do no
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Boston Mass, April 10, go
To ScHENcK CHEMICAL CO.

Boston Mass, April IL, go
To ScHENcK CHEMICAL CO.
Gentlemen:
Have tried many kinds Of remedies for con.
stpation but have never found anything that
gives such quick and pleasant relief as your
Dande1ion Pills. Your Dandelion Tablets have
proven an excellent regulator for the stomach,
both for my wife and myself
Now that have found the Dandeiion remedies
in a more condensed form will save me the
trouble of going into the fields and digging up
the dandelion plant and preparing it myself As
as the boxes are empty shall send for more,
unless you advise me at which drug store may
get them in Boston.
You may say that this word of recommends
ton is NOT paid letter many of them are
for advertised medicines.
Signed, a. H. SANBoRN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-21

If you are going east during
the holidays purchase your
ticket via Southern Railway
through Atlanta, now showing
ever three hours the quickest
schedule between Birmingham
and New York.
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SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,

. AA1AA tAAA W
YOU u perma-
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AID that you
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you with per-
mission, to the
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jefferson Coun-
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of the Greensboro Mercantile company
and in every way worthy of the fair
bride-to-be.
A large number of students left to-
dav for their various homes to spend the
Christmas holidays. This week has been
taken up with mid winter examinations
at the Southern university.