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The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
A Long Sleep.

An astonishing trance case has
come to light in Berlin. A clerk,
aged 46-a healthy normal man
suddenly fell asleep in June 1904.
All efforts to awaken him were un-
successful and the sleeper since then
has never opened his eyes. He
breathes regularly and swallows his
food mechanically, but is insensible
to the severest attempts to arouse
him.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Cards for Everything.

30 thoroughly has the card IND
or catalogue become a part OF mod
ern business that practically no ac-
tivity is without it. Brides keep the
list Of presents on cards. Pastors
are adopting the card index to keep
the name AMI addresses OF their par
ishioners. Not long ago the COM
plete list of lIembers of the Grand
Lodge of Masons OF New York was
transferred to cards. There are a
million names. Owners of stables
and kennels keep the records OF their
animals on cards instead Of IN books.
Writers now keep cards on which
they put down experiences" or
episodes" to be filed away and to
be used for material when they get
down to writing Evg. Post.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Dead Historians,

for my part believe in the dead
historians. I glory in the posses
sion Of some hundreds of volumes by
them. A great deal of cant is talk
ed and written or this subject. There
Is an idea In some minds that a book
on history 10 be good must be new.
In nine cases cut of ten the new book
Is a commonplace re-statement Of
facts that were better presented by
an older writer.-The Sphere.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Worlds Greatest Wonder.

What is really the greatest nat
t.ral wonder on eaTth?'' 1t Is easy
to answ~r now. says the Travel Mag
azine, since the stupendous falls OF
the Zambesi River have been dis
covered; one % the worlds might
lest rivers, two miles wide, falling
sheer 42O feet. Niagara Is only half
a mile wide AMI 153 feet high, so
that 1t figures as a mere cascade in
comparison.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
V.aCe Curtains,

Lace ,1nuow curtains should al
ways lie soaked for an hour in cold
water to which a little borax has
been added, before being put into
warm suds. This ge'@ out the
smoky smell that is sometimes so
noticeable In curtains that have
have been used in q city.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
life in Germany,

Every one who has travelled In
Germany is familiar with the word
Observation-Disclosures. He finds It
Is verboten to almost everything
which he thinks he has been accus-
toned to do IN the United Stated
Chicago Standard.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Rank Of EngIand's First Safe.

In the Bank o. England's museum
may be seen the old oak chest which
was the Old Lady of Threadneedls
Streets first strong-room It is 3
little larger than a common sea-
mans chest and in this the bank
stored its cash. notes and valuable
papers.-StTand Magazine.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
POST ohico Peas.

Mustard manufacturers grow rten.
We are told, net by the quantity oS
mustard consumed. but By thA4
which Is wasted and left on the din
srs' nlsaes. The saying Is recalled
bT an interesting statement made b
the Postmastsr-0eneral as to ths
number Of pens supplied for use By
the public in the post ofaces OF the
country. It seems that last year ths
total was 10000.
- - .s1.sa ss Q 20 LIZ o ~.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
As to Ruffer.

Great Britain consumes more but
ter than any other nation. The
average per head is 13 pounds per
year. as against eight pounds in Ger
many, four pounds in France and
TWO pounds in Russia
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Another WAY to Put It.

It might not be incorrect to say
that the man who was smothered In
q bin of oats, died from an overdose
of breakfast food.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
A.nce for Much Trouble.

me Sultan Of Turkey recently
rsid s4oe 900 for 3 diamond. II ne
s1aan,t w4sh TO have trouble with
his hare4n he viii insist on using the
stons himself.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
A Man and a Woman.

A mans idea Of being stylishly
dressed Is to wear something in
which he looks atrOciously bad a
woman's TO wear something no other
woman can duplicate.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
"Stung." "

The word ''stung" has now come
to mean such a variety of things In
the vernacular that the busy little
Tee. the wasp, the hornet, and thsir
Tx, have especial need to think
twice before they act.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
a Valuable Relic.

A thirteenth century copper and
ktlt ciborium, supposed to have come
from Maimesbury abbey, was sold
hy auction in London for sSe, 900.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09

Prices in the Diamond market are ad-
vancing, but OUR PRICES HAVEN'T
BEEN ADVANCED in some time. We
still have a large collection of superb
Diamonds which We bought consider
able time ago at lower prices than pI
vail today.
We shall not adv; nee prices on these
stones. We are mer hants and not So =
ulators, and our fair percentage of
is all we ask. So, as long as these Dia
monds last, it will be possible to buy
them here under the regular market for
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
re nos

That window glass su,a p is now
In current use, was slow to gain cur
rency is shown by the little panes in
many old buildings in Europe. They
are usually round, or nearly so, and
so small that one of them can easily
be held between the tips of the fit
gers and the thumb.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
The Man With the Gun.

Trouble is always waiting round
the corner for the man who has 3
gun In his pocket.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09

fine stones.
Ladies' Diamond Rings, $500 to $3.50
Ladies Diamond Brooches, $3.50 to
$1,000.
Diamond Earrings, $500 to $4,000,
Diamond Scarf Pins, $500 up.
Diamond Cuff Buttons, 800 up.
Diamond Studs, $1,000 up.
We have Ladies Handsome Diamond
Rings set in Tiffany Mounting, which
we are selling at $1,000 This will make
an appropriate present for Christmas
Every stone ball of fire.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
BORN CLAIRVOYANT
AND
CARD READER.
TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS.
1913 25th St. NV. Washington, D. C
Gives Luck 30 ALI
N. B.-No letters answered unless
accompanied by stamp.
- B.-Meutiou The Be-
~..-ee,5 D~OV~%

Fireless stoves, or self-cookers, as
they are variously known have been
in use In Germany for q number
of years. These cookers are used As
follows: After a thorough heating
the food to be stewei or boiled ls
placed inside the box. sealed ana
left for a sufficient time, when 1t Il
opened, and the food cooked by the
retained heat, is ready to serve.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09

Danger in New YORK Roa0s'
There ts an average OF ssVen car
collisions 3 day On tAs steam, su0-
way, elevated and surface railways
OF New York. -,---
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1913 lss1 aia
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ANTIQUITY OF GLASS
Made in Egypt Thousands of Years
Before the Christian Era.

Though the art of making glass OF
certain kinds is very old, gpectacIes
had to wait on the discovery or in
Yention OF some method that would
produce it perfectly transparent.
Specimens of glass have been found
in the Egyptian tombs that are more
than 1000 years old. and glass bot
ties are represented on tombs at
least 1900 years earlier.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09

. ..sss4I.sH Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Bad Breath From
 Stomach and Catarrh
Many Persons Are Victims of This
 DIsaoreeable Complaint.

DlsaQreeable complaint.
 It Is quite common to hear of persons being spoken of as thoroughly agreeable companions, highly entertaining in con. versation. fascinating and attractive in manner, gifted, well-bred, accomplished and possessing all the attributes and qualifications necessary to make them de sirable guests at parties and entertain rnents, but for the single fact that, for some cause or other, such as stomach trouble, decay of teeth, or throat anu nasal catarrh, they are the untortuhaes possessors of bad breath.
 That one drawback Is sufficient to make them almost universally shunnea' and no matter how erudite or scholarIy they may be, how much they may nave travelled, or how large a fund of interest ing anecdote they may have accumulateu' and which they may be capable or relat. ing in an entertaining manner, the laes that they are victims of offensive preath causes every other consideration 10 pe set aside by their friends.
 This Is indeed unfortunate, and 1t has been the means of causing many per- son to avoid society and social lhter- course, because, realizing as they do' now disagreeable it must be to othefs' anu wishing at the same time to avoid elilpal rassment and criticism, they are leIt Wlth the only alternative of remaining orr 10 
 of the pleasures of life.
 Such deprivation is, however, who'll lv unnecessary and persons who nave long been troubled with foul pfealh from any cause, should know that there ia a remedy for It's relief, one which IS l powerful absorber and remover or loui gases from the stomach, and an eTiiclene oxidizer and purifier of offensive breaIh' whether from stomach or teeiH' oi caused by eatarrh-and that justly cele- brated remedy is STUARTS CHAhCOAH LOZENGES. .o
 Thousands of persons testify to the fact that though they were once FicliinS of bad breath, which compelled them eo avoid the companionship of othefs'' LneE are now able to mingle freely Wlth tleh friend, to attend entertainments, pau lleS and the theatre, and to enjoy lie sehel ally. happy in the thought that throus1 the use of Stuart's Antiseptic Charcoai I,ozenges, their breath is rendered sweet and pure, and cannot give onense to ffs@ the most fastidious persons. "
 These wonderfully purifying lozenses' which are composed of the purest chal coal. and made fro mwilloW Woo' Win sweeten the foulest breath, puflIy sl'o most impure stomach and besides stopping the fermentation and decomposition or food will also remove the breath-onorS resulting from the use of onions, topacco' alcohol and German cheese.
 Secure a package from your drusgls1 today for 9 cents. and send us your name and address for free sa1nple nackage. Address F. A. Stuart Co., zVo coal. and made from willow wood, VII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
NORMAL SCHOOL
 TEAM IS BEATEN

Anniston, October 9.-(Speeial. )-Annis- tons fans were surprised this afternoon when Dr. Stagg's "Predestinarians'' of the Alabama Presbyterian college out played the heavy team of the Jackson vile State Normal school in game which resulted 16 to in favor of Anniston col lege. Long end runs by Allen, and plunges by Morrow, together with fine keadwork by Klein at quarter kept the ball in Jacl1sonville's territory all during the game. Anniston's line was impreg- nable and in making openings they worked like veterans
 For Jacksonville Watkins and Howarl were the heroes, Goodlett doing excel lent work at end. Coaches Clayton and Howard have built good team and with practice they will be formidable.
 It was the first game of the season for both Officials were: Reynolds of Auburn, referee; Clayton of Yale, field judge; Blackwell, Umpire.
 Morrow made all three touchdowns for Anniston, one in the first and two in the second half 20 and 15-minute halves being played Allen kicked one goal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

he stated, lis not forbidden in the Fuller bill or any other bill. Go ahead and make your wine for domestic use. And I will repeat what l said at Tallassee-that for which my friend, the Montgomery Adver- tiser, jumped all over me-that if any of you good women are convicted for man ufacturing wine at home for your own use, come to your governor and he will pardon you.
 There Is nothing preventing you from having whisky in your homes. Take any quantity of 1t there. Drink 1t until you are drunk. Get friend, two friends, a dozen friends, 50 friends, and take them home with you. Give them to drink. Get them all drunk. And as long as you stay on your own premises in your home in your barn, in your outhouse you are inn mune from any provision of any bill passed by the Alabama legislature
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people with having promiscuousiy Vlo- lated the first offering. He urged the forces to keep up the fight and to perfect an organization
 I. O. Middleton introduced Governor Conner. He declared that there Is no poll ties in this great moral issue why" stated he "the last time GOV ernor Conner was In Clanton he was en- deavoring to keep me from gaining seat in the legislature. Now we are on the same side of the fence"
 MT Middleton used a number of well rounded phrases made up of well chosen words His effect was good.
 Then advanced the governor of Ala bama In opening he declared:
 eI am your governor. I am the governor of the entire state. I am the governor of the amendist and the anti-amenoiN' and all are governed alike"
 In referring to his backbone the gov ernor said: .o do certain thAgs. l thank Goo o'o have the backDpne."
 The governor Then referred to the peo- nle having chosen him on platform standing for certain principles. He oe- clared that every plank had been carried out. u .rbo have done these things. It Is your plat form. until
 "And I ask you to stand by me untli the end. You know you would De cow ord1v sl,unks if you failed to stand py and vindicate me" 1yo ra-
 He then took up the railroads lie re. neated the speech concerning these great develoners which Alabama has hearo TOT half a dozen years. He then rusheo Ill strong defense of the administration
 .gs yo, think we are getting too much tro,o the railroads" he said, 'wny' oler them the old rate See how quichis 'neS will take it. ,u.5s rbev
 .vva have not hurt the yrailroaos. lney are in good condition and are earning fine dividends. a.,o,,
 s.E,verything must have fouhoa,ion r,ba farmer must rest on laws fair to hiih I have helped the farmer.
 ssyvhen a farmer hears me abused anu doesn't resent it, I don't know what to think" -,s+o,,
 1rbe governor defended the new system of taxing properties "They always got vou.n he said, "because they could ma out your farms It was the big corpora- lions which escaped. It was thelr Iran ch,ses which were not taxed, and 1t Is their franchises which are valuable.
 .rNhen a man says that I took the old soldiers money and gave 1t to Weakiey he should have his head examined. Any one who says took frof you In a way or taxation should write his name Ananias and Sapphire
 The governor gave as reason why the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

What would it profit Chiffon to go dry if Montgomery sold whisky and beer?"
 Here the Governor went into detail as concerns his position, in which he att tempted to answer the charge that where as he was elected on local option plat form he had given the people state wide bill. He put the responsibility on the legislature, and on the people which elected the legislature.
 He admitted that many good men sell and drink liquor.
 They protest against the Bible being placed upon a sea of dirty politics." he said. They object. to women being in dirty politics. What has made politics dirty? Liquor"
 Here the Governor stopped to tell of poor little lady, 'as pretty as any of you sitting before me- who had come to him begging pardon for her husband, who had been convicted, 1t Is probable, on some crime to which whisky drove him.
 He told of another man who, crazed with drink shot his wife and daughter He then referred to the searching of the Nelson home n Mobile, and held up to view the cartoon depicting that scene.
 He declared that liquor was the great est searcher of the homes of the people.
 He declared that he understands why Montgomery wants whisky. He charged that Montgomery right now is selling con siderable liquor
 He, in further describing the evils of strong drink, told of an uncle of his who while standing in front of a blacksmith shop. was killed by an intoxicated man to whom no offense had been given.
 And at this point he spoke of the amendment It was now 3:35 o'clock. He had been speaking since o'clock. He con- cludad abOut 4 o'clock
 Speaks of Amendment.
 He reviewed the efforts of the legisla- ture to bring about a subjugation of the whisky traffic. He told of the bills passed and how ineffective they had proved.
 Then he stated, I've passed the Full Ter bill. the Carmichael bill, the anti gambling bill, the soft drink stand bill, the 'where-did-y you-git-it bill.
 '"fhese bills are enough. We are satis- fled. We have gone as far as we would go.
 But we desire this amendment to the constitution in order that no legislature may slip in and change these bills.'
 In course of his speech the governor said: "I have nine children Six of them are married, and I hear another is going to marry. They are scattered from Geor- gia to Canada. They are all prohibition ists because their mother taught them to be-
 The ssanctity of the home" he said, was a phrase coined by the liquor trust.
 "The domestic manufacture of wine,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

pensions are. paid quarterly instead of an- nually what he termed the belief that the old soldiers might get drunk or lose it all, whereas were they to get drunk on the date of quarterly payment they would not lose so much.
 Again referring to the report that the old soldiers money has gone into other channels, Governor Conner said: "Tell the man who tells such a story that the Gov ernor of Alabama, that Conner, if you wish to be familiar, says that he is too mean to live with a woman.'
 In referring to the condition of the treasury the Governor stated that i've did bust the strong box, but we gave it back to you" By quoting from figures, the speaker showed whereas Chiffon coun- ty had paid in 900 in high schools, school money and pensions, Chiffon had got back 5,O00
 He referred to the fact that a building at Auburn and another at Tuscaloosa bears his name. He declared that he had rather have his name on these build ing than anywhere else in the world.
 He declared the administration had done great work In behalf of health, that a de- partment had been established in Mont gomery with Dr. Sanders In charge, and that a medical college had been located in Mobile,
 There is no property" continued the Governor, "but which has had the pro- lection of the state. When I hear man cursing me, I feel like sending body of soldiers with which to hold him up until we can get him to Tuscaloosa.
 He then urged the crowd to stand with the administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Innnnrts and Exnorts.

New York, October 9.-Imports of merchandise and dry goods at the port of New York for the week end ing October were valued at $16,S17,- AIS. Imports of specie for the port of New York for the week ending today were $44,774 silver, and $119,- 5S9 gold Exports of specie from the port of New York for the week end ing today were $790,41S silver, and $100,0O0 gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
A Bad Memory.

From Success Magazine.
 Harvey Worthington Loomis once went abroad to study music.
 He was a young man, and when, after a two-weeks' voyage, he landed in France, he was very homesick. He stood it for two days and then booked his pas sage on the same ship and returned to America.
 When he rang the bell at his home in Brooklyn, his sister opened the door.
 Why, Harvey!" she exclaimed, what is the matter?'
 "Oh," he replied innocently, q forgot my toothbrush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
kentuckv 6. Illinois 2.

Champaign, H., October s-heh.uchy university defeated the university or III, nois today by a score of to ? in a brief game on Illinois field. The Kentucky men were fast and were hard fighters and were aided by the brief halves of 10 min ites. Captain Barbee of Kentucky made the score that decided the battle. In the first half, within 25 yards of the local goal. he clrcled the Illinois right end for a run to the goal posts. shanklin added a point for the goal kick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Acquitted of Murder Charge.

Bay City, Mich, october s.-After a sensational trial Roland Rich or this city was today found not guilty of the murder of his grandmother, Mrs. Christine Coryeon, who was mysterl- ously killed last May in her bedroom in her home here. The jury was out all night. Rich was arrested lew hours after his marriage and charged with murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Evanqelizing Indians.

Miami, Fla, October 9-A com pany of 15 Seminole Indians nave ar rived at Jupiter, Fla, from Oklahoma for the purpose of evangellzlng the Seminoles in the Everglades. They expect to remain in this section aDout two months. They are well dressed and speak English perfectly. The Ev- erglade Indians have been notified ana are taking a great interest in the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Colonel Bowman Scores.

Colonel Bowman scores.
 Colonel Bowman, who led the fight in Jefferson county for prohibition and won 1t, scored heavily in his speech.
 And he was enthusiastically received. The applause which greeted his remarks were almost boisterous, so earnest and determined 1t was.
 Bowman declared that in his opinion 1t was at the present time impossible &C., cording to law to have whisky in the homes, stating that in his opinion, the second section of the amendment was framed for other reasons.
 His argument in this connection fol- lows in part:
 The Carmichael bill prevents the posses home.
 The Carmichael bill was approved Au- gust g.
 The Fuller bill in section prevents the possession of whisky in any house, any booth, any room, to which access to the public Is not given.
 The Fuller bill repeals all other sec tions and all sections Of all other bills previously approved are in conflict with any of It's sections.
 The Fuller bill was approved 1e days after the Carmichael bill, or Augusta 25.
 Therefore, that section of the Car michael bill which permits the possession of whisky in the home Is repealed.
 "Then." stated MT. Bowman, why the second sectio of the amendment?
 Tt was incorporated in the amendment to anticipate any possible decision of the supreme court knocking out any section of either the Carmichael, the Fuller, the anti-gambling, or any other bill."
 Colonel Bowman took the Conner admin istration to task. He charged politics. He spoke of the empty treasury. He told of the danger that threatens the home He was witty, forcefulf and eloquent and earnest
 He made @ distinct hit in Clanton. His argument against the amendment was considered logical and based on law.
 After speaking to the great throng of anti-amendment voters Colonel Bowman polled the crowd, as stated above, and found the voters unanimously against the amendment. On dismounting from the wagon from which he had spoken he was given an ovation. He was escorted to the hotel and there made another speech to a smaller crowd. In the after noon he chatted with the voters on the streets, those who did not go to hear Gov l ernor Conner.
 Colonel Bowman stated while returning | to Birmingham that he talked to but two l men in Clanton who are supporting the l amendment One of these is O. w. Rey- l nolds, brother of Judge Reynolds. and / the other some gentleman interviewed in the editorial rooms of the Union, W. c. Elders paper
 The Governors Remarks. 1 In the afternoon before the address of | Governor Conner, Fred M Jackson, state leader of the fight for the amendment. was introduced by Judge Reynolds, who, | among other thongs. said that MT. Jack son Is one of those who have spent money l In the cause.
 | MT. Jackson stated his satisfaction that | the amendment will win
 We have estimates" stated he, rang | ing anyway from 20.00O to 40,OO0 majority'
 He apologized for the drastic laws under l which Alabama labors by charging tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Do T TelI!

From Everybodys.
 'The wolves were upon us," he related to the girl he was trying to impress. Their bowling penetrated to our very marrow. We fled for our. lives. But each second we knew that the ravenous pack was gaining on us. Closer, closer-at last they were so close that we could feel their muzzle against our legs so that"
 "Ah," sighed the lady, greatly relieved. How glad you must have been that they had their muzzles on!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

personally attend to all funeral direct ing and embalming. My ambulance ser- vice Is the best. LICE LOf.
 Undertaken and Funeral Director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

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