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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
SHE COULDN'T RESIST.
Fable Showing That Even Successful
 Shoplifter Is WomanIike.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post
 The department store detective had been following the woman during her systematic meandering past the counters in the large store. She fitted the descrip- ton Of a certain notorious shoplifter, but while morally certain that articles had been deftly transferred to concealed pockets, he had no direct evidence to cause an arrest. Nevertheless. he stop ped her just as she made for the door.
 Good afternoon, Ellen Johnson" said the detective at her elbow, watching her face closely for corroboration. The chilly stare directed at would-be masher was his only reward.
 But you are Ellen Johnson, aren't you?' he persisted
 m not!' she snapped. And I shall call the store detective if you persist in annoying me, sir"
 Why. er-er-Ts the store detective myself" he stammered, "and I recognize you as the shoplifter, Ellen Johnson
 SIT! you and your store will pay for this in the courts"
 But the description fits you exactly, madam. It says beautiful and expressive features, hazel eyes, rosebud mouth -"
 "Ooh. Does 1t really say that?"
 Yes. madam, and further goes on, "a patrician profile. great charm of manner. pearly teeth -
 "A-a-h. sirl you fiatter -"
 'Still further the description says: Ears like rosy shells. Titlan tresses, peach-bloom complexion, and alabaster brow.'"
 The woman pushed back wisp of mouse-colored hair from her wrinkled forehead and smiled.
 ''1 can't deny the description, sir" she said. ''I confess all But be sure to hand that description to the reporters, won't you, please?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19

was bid up to ssO0e. an advance of s1sO0 over his entered selling price, M L. Hayman was the buyer
 First race. selling. four furlongs-Gold Coin. 106 (O'NellD. to 5. won; Phyllis. 90 C. Johnson), to ? second; Bantam, 109 tPerrine), to 1, third. Time, 40 4-5.
 Second race, seven furlongs, handicap Grown Prince, 100 (smith). to 5, won; kehailen. 100 (Kenb. to 1. second; High Wind. 102 J. Kelly), to l, third. Time, 1:27.
 Third race. mile, selling-Orley II, 107 dIildebrand). Il to 5, won; Uncle Urigh 116 (Perrne1. Is to 5, second, Gold Dome. III Gyne), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:i1.
 Fourth race. six furlongs the Arverne stake-Preen. 105 (Creamer), 6 to l. won; Santa Catalina. f05 CHildebrand). to 1. second: Czaraphine, no (W. Davis). g to 5, third Time. 1:14
 Fifth race five furlongs-Merricu, loo (Blondheim), Il to B. won; Nellie Burn. go (Gordon), to | second; Hickey, 97 Werner), to 1, third. Time, ;4S.
 Sixth race, seven furlongs-Gallant. 1l6 (O'NeilD. Il to 5. won; Black Prince, 96 (Miles), 5 to 1. second; Goldsmith, 11s CW. Davis). 12 to 5, third. Time. 1:-i 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
THE NEWEST CRATER.
Recognized by Automobile Salesman
 Despite His Smooth Address.

From the Washington Post.
 The pompous parsonage with the pre- dominant jowl stepped into the automo- bile agency with the assurance born of an unlimited bank account
 An" he murmured, just what have been seeking-an American built machine of power and stability" Yes, sir, said the eager salesman; "our motor car is daily winning new lau rels"
 ''So I understand. And only s35S5, with guarantee, eh? Well, I am the sort of man who makes up his mind quickly apd acts on it Certainly tn machine is eoeap at the price. l. it lives up to what ls elaine fei It But the: s t1e ques- ton, sir, that's the question:
 We are always glad to prove the splen- did qualitias of the machine,' put in the polite salesman.
 Good. Now, before I close deal with you, I would like to take a test trip to b ng out those qualities" Cert ainly, sir; certainly Now, I must take my wife along to frove to ner the safety of the auto. For tunately, she Is outside talking with a party of friends who are just about to attend a reception in the suburbs. Of course you have no objection to the party l being my guests on the trip out there?"
 Not at all sir. providing you deposit $25 for the expenses of the chauffeur wear and tear on the machine, and so on. Of course its mere formality. The money will be refunded to you after the sale'
 The pompous parsonage grew very red in the face.
 Let me see, Er-er-Im not particularly pleased with your make of machine, any how" he said, land I am going down the street to another automobile salesroom where they extend courtesies to possible puchasers."
 Then good day" said the wise sales man. who had recognized the new variety of automobile grafter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
LEGaL NOTICES.
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received on annex to Tal- ladega county court house up to F o'clock noon. Monday, May &, 1905.
 Plans and specifications can be secured from the Judge of Probate, Talladega, Alabama, or from Architect H. K. Chap man, 627 Empire Building, Atlanta, Georgia.
 Steam heating plant will be installed under separate contract and bids are requested on this work to be opened at the same time of general letting of con tract J. E. CAMP, 4-16-7t-su-wed Judge Of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
Notice to tractors.

Bids will be received at the office of the President of the Board of Education, City Hall, until Saturday, April 29 1905, at noon. for the construction of a three story brick school building to be erected on South Highlands, Birmingham. Ala.' certified check for $25O to accompany bid. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the undersigned
 The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 MILLER S2 MARTIN Architects.
 Hood Building Birmingham, Ala. 4-19-l0t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
4 Chance of Heart.

From Harper's Weekly.
 An elderly professor who had grow n weary of the bachelor state determined to marry. and asked lady whom he ha d known for a long time to be his wife. The question was a surprise to her. and her answer was a confused "No." On re- fiection, however, she reconsidered tne matter, and the next time she met the professor she said to him, By the way Professor do you rememh < that question you asked me the other day?"
 The professor replied that he did
 We'll she went on. q have bcen thinking over the answer I gave and I've changed my mind"
 "So have l." replied the professor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

l guarantee you a perma- nent cure of
 rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable ! refer you with per- mission, to the First National oank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth CTS. bankers, Jefferson Coun. { y s a in gs ha~1r Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19

Have moved to City Hall, corner 4th avenue. A. s. Smith, Jeweler. Dr. James Sharp, Graduate Optician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
At Acueduct.

New York, April 1S.-Preen, third choice won the Arverne stakes at the Aqueduct track today. Preen took the lead in the first furlong and was never headed, win ming by one and half lengths. Hide brand and W. Davis both claimed foul against the winner. but the claim was not allowed.
 The handicap was won easily by the fayorite. Crown Prince. with eight lengths to spare. Five favorites won.
 Gold Coin. winner of the first race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
A Mark Twain Story.

From Harper's Weekly
 It is related that when Gen. Horace Por- ter once went down to the dock to bid Mark Twain farewell on the occasion of one of the humorists trips abroad, the general warmly shook his friend by the hand and exclaimed with some fervor. God be with you, Clemens; God be with you always"
 Whereupon Mark. in his inimitable drawl replied:
 "Thanks, thanks. I hope He will Incl dentally, I hope, too, that t4e may find some leisure-to-er-take care of-you!"
 Money Saved. is money made on that Easter suit. hat and shoes, at Chamblee Bros big sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
Nothinq Like It.

Don't miss it, the big sale at Chamblee Bros.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
ENTRIES ALREADY.
For Corvallis Poultry Show-PhiIo.
nlath Man Leads List-Victoria,
B. c.. Entries.

Last years poultry show was the
Fl -. regular chicken show ever held
i'll Benton county and necessarily
oi,, of the rules of such exhibitions
is hat birds for competition shall be
entered on or before specified
date. Last year one Benton coun-
ty fancier came to late too gain ad-
mi.tance with his birds. This year
be is on time, In fact the first man
in the county to deposit his entry
,, Hith the oretary, and the en-
try blank reads j. A. Archibald,
Philomath, o.; one dozen Silver
Spangled Hamburgs.'
Enquiries for catalogues and
entry blanks ere coming in from all
parts of the state, and one entry has
been made by a poultryman from
Victoria, B. c. The variety is Buff
Plymouth Rocke, and the birds are
for sale. The Corvallis show has
gained reputation as first class
place to see fancy poultry. Besides
all varieties Of standard bred poul-
| try there will be this year a display
of fancy pigeons, pheasants, quail,
guinea pigs, ferrets, etc. Henry
Amt bier, an energetic member of
the executive COMMITTEES of the as
sociation, has imported several va
rieties of fancy pigeons especially
for this occasion, and will also show
a pen of chickens very rare in this,
part of the country, Golden Laced
Wyandottes. Mr.. Amber is hust-
Ter in everything he undertakes,
whether it Is selling farm or CIV
| ing a poultry show.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
CHOLERA INFANTUM.

Child Not Expected to Live from One
Hour to Another, but Cured bf
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera am
Diarrhoea Remedy.
Ruth, the little daughter of E. n DeYR
of Agnewville, Va, was seriously ilFQf
cholera infantum last summer. 1--WE ga4
her up and did not expect her to live from
one hour to another" he says. '1 happened
to think of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ar
Diarrhoea Remedy and got bottle of i
from the store. In FIVE hours saw change
for the better. We kept on giving it ana
before she had taken the half of one smal
bottle she was we'll" This remedy is for sale
by Graham & Northam.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

San Luis Obispo, CAL, Nov. 10.
much fraudulent voting in this dis
trict.
The ballot boxes, after standing
for 70 hours in the streets yester-
day, were received by the election
board and were stored at various
warehouses, where they are guard
ed by the police. The election
board refused to receive the returns
until an order was obtained from
the supreme court compelling 1t to
receive them and the action of the
election board is claimed by Hearst
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
A Habit to Be Encouraged.

The mother who has acquired the habit
of keeping on hand bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, saves herself great
amount of uneasiness and anxiety. Coughs,
colds, and Group, to which children are sus-
ceptible, are quickly cured by its use. Il
counteracts any tendency of cold to result
in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the
first symptoms of Group appear, it will pre-
vent the attack. This remedy contains
nothing injurious and mothers give it to lit
tie ones with feeling of perfect security.
Sold by Graham & Workman.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
WINTER RATES TO YAOUINA
BAY.
Oregon's Great Recreation and
Health Resort at the Newport
Beaches.

As winter health and recreation re-
sort Newport is the one par excellence.
Recognizing this, and wishing to give
the people an opportunity to breathe
the fresh, pure ozone of the ocean, the
Southern Pacific and Corvallis & East
ern railroads will resume the sale of
tickets through to Yaquina Bay on Sat
turday, October II, aud will sell same
throughout the winter and spring On ev-
cry Wednesday and Saturday. The rates
will be the same as during the summer
and will be good for return 80 DAYS from
date of sale
DR.. M5nthorn's sanitary sea baths will
be III operation during the entire winter
and treatments will be given daily. Hot
and cold salt water baths can be taken
every day in the sanitarium. and for any
one desiring rest, recreation end health,
no place on the Pacific Northwest can
be found equal TO Yaquina Bay.
Neat, clean, cottages either furnished
or partly SO; can be rented in the immed-
late neighborhood of the sanitary baths
at about SIS per month. Plenty of fresh
ussk, vegetables, honey, fruit and all
household necessaries can be obtained at
the lowest possible cost, while all kinds
Of fish and the famous rock oysters can
be had in abundance for the trouble of
securing them.
Full information as to rates, time ta-
Bles, etc can be obtained on application
10 ]. G. Mayo, Gen. Pass. agt G. & E.
R. R.; Albany; w. E. Conan, G.P, A.
S. P: Co. Portland or to any S, P. or
G. & E. agent.
Rate from Corvallis to Yaquina, As. so.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
Notice to Creditors.
In the matter OF the Estate
of

In the matter OF the Estate
of
G. NJ. SMITH. deceased. }
Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed that the undersigned has been duly appointed
executrix of the last will and testament of g. NJ
Smith, deceased, by the county court Of the state
Of Oregon for Benton county. All persons hay
ing claims against said estate of C. NJ. Smith,
deceased, are hereby required to present the
same, with the proper vouchers, duly verified
as by law required, within six months from the
date hereof, to the undersigned at her residence
three miles northwest of Corvallis, Oregon or
at the law Office of E. E. Wilson, in Corvallis,
Benton county, Oregon.
Dated, November 3, 1905.
LUCY A. SMITH,
Executrix of the last will ..and testament OF C.
NJ. Smith, deceased
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

New York, Nov. 1o.-Tenindict
ments for violations of election law
and two for assaults committed at
the polls at the, election last Tues
day we're today drawn up by the
grand jury.
Two ballot boxes were found to-
day in a barber shop at 156 Third
avenue, one of them full Of half
soiled and torn ballots and the 9TH
er empty. This barber shop was
tbs polling place Of the first election
district of the Eighteenth assembly
district. which is the district Of
which Charles F. Murphy, head of
Tammany Hall. is the leader.
Hearst watchers found the two
boxes. Deputies from State Super.
game
Meehan was PLAYING halfback
and attempted to tackle runner OF
the opposing team. He was thrown
violently to the ground and was
picked up unconscious and taken to
his home and it was ascertained
that bis spine had been fractured
resulting in paralysis from his waist
down. Yesterday ii was found that
the spine bad been fractured and
the doctors stated that he had but
few hours to live.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

Hongkong, Nov. 11--Advices
received today from Lien Cnow, the
scene of the massacre Of The Amer
lean m.esiou uari-s and the burning
aud lootiug OF the mission houses IA
few days ago, state that the trouble
that started at that time is spread
ing rapidly.
Villagers are arming themselves
aud much blood5hed is feared. If
thg agitation continues fears are en-
tertained that the revolt will spread
to other provinces where foreign
missions are established, and toe
scenes that accompanied the killing
of Miss Chestnut, Mr.. Pea eand his
vile and Mrs. Dr.. Machle and her
10 year old daughter will be repeat
ed.
The American minister is max.
log every effort to investigate the
causes leading up to the brutal out
rage at Lien Gov and secure ne
ce. sary evidence for presenting
lone, O :, Nov 16.-Oiiver Pier
500, Il stockm man of the Eight mile
country, was found dead in cloeft
back of the lone hotel last evening
with his throat cut from ear TO ear
The coroner's jury last nigh
found that he eame to his deatt
fr,m wounds from wounds inhicte1
by his own hand. In bis hand We:
Fl 'mly clesped small penknifs
with which he had nearly severcs
the head from the body, presuma
bly, with one stroke. What motive
caused him to commit the rash deco
is II 1t known. L. is said that he re
, Gently sold his interests here ane
was pretty we'll off financially. HI
was man of about middle age, un
married and had no relatives In thi
country so far as is known.
Something more than $50 wa
found 10 bis pocket and it Is no
) thought likely that he could hav
teen the victim of foul play. Tn
body now lies at the undertaking
; parlors at this place.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

New York, Nov. 16.-There is q
muttering among cabmen in this
city because there is a guard of pa
trolnen in the pay of the city who
walk in front of the residence of E.
H. Hartman, the millionaire fnan.
cier and railroad magnate on FIFTH
avenue aud Ffty.frst street. "a
hours day for the sole purpose Of
shooting" away the cabmen of the
ST. Regis hotel who have the to.
merity to stop veheicles in front ol
the Hartman house.
In May last three policemen
with shifts of eight hours each,
were detailed to patrol the spot and
keep cabs from stopping in front Of
Harriman's domicile. +
For two months three men main
tanned guard at the Hartman man.
sion at the rate of 4,2oo a year
and now two men do duty and re-
ceive $1,000 year.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
At Summit.
Mrs. Lange is unim proved.

There was social party dance
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. E.
Barctard, Tuesday evening.
A quilting aud dinner was served
at the home of Mrs. Mattoon in
honor OF Mrs. Jennie Brown of AL
bany.
French Butler gave dance at
the hall last Friday eve.
Mrs. James Grcsbong. Of Hos
kins, visitt her parents last week.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter of the Estate }

of
WILLIAM J KELLY, ,deceased)
Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed that the undersigned has been duly appoint
ed administrator with the will annexed of the
estate OF said William J. Kelly, deceased. BY the
county. All persons having claims against said
estate of William J. Kelly, deceased, are hereby
vouchers, duly verified as by law re-.
quired, within six months flom the date hereof,
to the Undersigned at his residence in Monr6 e,
Oregon, or at the law office of E. E. Wilson. In
Corvallis. Benton county, Oregon.
Dated November 3, 1905.
NJ. WILHELM,
Administrator with the will annexed of the es-
tate OF VIM ]. Kelly. deceased.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

1n6y nave allowed
weaknesses, pains and drains to accumu-
late till the health is completely under
mined and they are "more than discour-
aged" and all because they have been
misadvised by well meaning friends or
maltreated by an inefficient doctor.
To all such here Is the 7le,ps that there
is q remedy that will heal and not hart
It was discovered forty years ago by
DIR. Pierce who searched Natures labor
Gt0f'y-the earth, for the remedial agents
so literally provided therein. He took
Lady's Slipper root, Black Cohosh root,
Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh root, Golden
Seal root, and by extracting, ombining
and preserving, without the use of alco-
hol, the glyceric extracts of these natural
remedies he has given to the world
DIR. PIERCE's FAvoRITE PRESCRIPTION
which has to it's credit the enviable and
unparalleled record of more than half
million. Of cures in the last forty years.
vOnly those who have given Dr. Pierce's
FavOrite Prescription trial can appreciate
what boon it is to suffering women" writes
Miss Vinna Seamore, of 50 Elm St. Toronto
Ont. "For two. years I suffered intensely
from female weakness until life was a burden
to me. had distressing. bearing down pains
flashes. was very despondent. weak. and ut
terly wretched. Ny physician gave me treat
mentS but without success. | tried several
remedies but obtained no relief until | be-
gan to take DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescrip-
ton. I began Immediately to improve, and
in four months time was as well and strong
as ever"
Constipation cured by Doctor Perce's
Pleasant Pellets.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

All hats at first cost until Nov.
18th. Mrs. J. Mason.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17

supporters to be part of Tammany's
cam paign against an honest recount.
Baliot boxes that were stolen
have been recovered and are in the
possession OF District A torney Je-
rome. Informaii,n has been re-
ceived that other ballot boxes were
thrown in The North river, where
they were picked up by a tug
Chicago, Nov. ia dispatch to
the Inter Ocean from Des Moir ea,
a., says: From assumed to sctu
al blindness within three days is
the experience of Mrs. Elizabeth
Conger Heaton, niece OF former
minister to China, E. H Conger.
Saturday evening Mrs. Heaton
played the part O Blind Bertha in
adfamatizAtiop of Dickens Cricket
on the HEARTH presented by a Uni
tartan Society Club. Mrs. Heaton
put her soul into the part and won
the highest praise. Yesterday while
walking the streets, her sense Of
seeing vanished, and she was oblig-
ed to call for help and be taken
home. Physicians say that the ret.
iua of each eye has been divided,
and that there is but a remote pos.
sibility of saw G one eye. Mrs.
Heaton is % years old, and is the
vile Of dentist.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
LOCAL LORE.

NEWS OF CORVALLIS AND
VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
For Sale.

Draft or carriage horse. weight I,2oo
ound and true, thoroughly broken to al
lasses of work, perfectly safe for ladie
nd hildren. Also new 24 Inch col
Hickory" wagon. and complete set
work harness. Inquire at City Stables
corv allis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
e. r. Bryson,
Att0r2eY-.At-LOU.

Largest line of mating in the city at
Blackledge's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-11-17
THE STORK BRINGS JOY

months preceding the
advent?
Too MANY mothers
find it a time of fearful
anxiety because of the
knowledge that they
are mot in good health. !"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-11-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Kendall
Goldfield Mining Company was he'd
Yesterday at the Offices of E. Sutro'
secretary. Approximately 6O0,Oo0
shares of the company's stock were
represented. The report of George
Wingfield, manager, were listened -
with unusual interest. The property
is looking splendidly and the immea-
sely rich strikes recently made were
pleasant matters to talk about. The
situation could not be more f1attering
from a stockholders standpoint. The
new officers of the Kendall are: T,
w. Kendall, president; George Nixon
vice-president; George Wingfeld.
treasurer and manager; Nat Boas and
w. ]. Douglass, directors; E. Sutro,
secretary.-Sun.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-11-14
Wood Wanted.

The Board of State Capitol Com
missioners will receive sealed propos-
ais for supplying Is cords of wool
to be delivered and corded east side
Of Capitol building for measurement
said wood to be sawed and piled in
the basement Of the Capitol building
in lengths of sixteen inches. Fifty
cords of yellow pine split and fifteen
cords of limb. The wood to be sou.1
and dry.
Bids will be received up to Noon
October goth, 1905 and must be de-
livered on or beofre the Goth, day Of
November.
The Board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
Address: w. R. Davis, Clerk of the
Board, Carson City, Nevada.
BY order of the Board.
w. R. DAVIS. Clerk.
Carson City Nevada.