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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Helen Rertram.

Helen Bcrtram. who in the year that she has been in vaudeville has become as great a favorite in the field as she was in comic opera, may return to the latter about the middle of the season. Prima donnas who can act as well as sing, as Miss Bertram decidedly can, are very scarce. Several managers who have mus ical plays with star roles demanding tal- ent such as Miss Bertram's have made her tempting offers to permit herself to be featured in New York productions. It is more than likely that she will accept one of these after her existing vaude- vile contracts expire. Miss Bertram's voice is even more brilliant now than when she was leading soprano with the BOstOnians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

my dance, facial expression as well as expression of movement"
 t'fn your dance this season you are as sisted by four young men. What kind of dance do they execute?"
 They do a buck dance"
 "Is 1t a nerve dance?"
 "It is not. This dance is done with the feet almost exclusively. I taught them nearly all the steps they use in the dance. The buck dance would not go If it were not dressed up. And, by the way, one must have the right instinct for placement. If a dance Is not effectively placed, it will not go effectively. The Head Waiter we believe has been placed to best advantage. Introduced as 1t is it gives novelty to the first part while ab- sorbng some of the color and individu- ality of its environment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

Tn a small town in Texas where was justice of the peace once." said Maelyn Arbuckle, of "The County Chair man. company, q was often called on to try some of those comical negroes who are fast disappearing. l mean the 'befo' de wah' kind Well, I had one up before me-a tottering old wreck of other days. His was only a trivial of- fense. but when the clerk read in that pompus legal phraseology. so much af
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

Park Row, in New York City. is a great stamping ground for dips" pan handlers. '.yegs, strong arm" men, and all those hopeless derelicts of life. Edgar l.. Davenport, of "rhe College Widow company, had occasion to visit the lower end of the city one day re- gently and was "held up' several times by incidents who told stories of pow erty ranging from a thirst Sr drink to a family of eleven starving Daven- port finally met a friend rather promi- nent on the art staff of one of the great daiies, and as they stood talking in front of the post office one of the most hopeless looking specimens, blear-eyed and dsreputable, approached and asked for the price of a shooter" The artist quick answered, I'm newspaper ar tist." Davenport, not to be outdone, re- piled: And I am an actor" With 8 low bow and a muttered apology the mendicant said: 'T sees dat Pm up agin' it gents, for fair" and moved rapidly off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
AT THE JEFFERSON.
ATTHE RiJoU.

Saturday afternoon and night McFadden's Row of Flats"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

All the week. with matinee Tues day, Thursday and Saturday-Mur- ray and Mack in Around the Town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Why China Boycotts America.

as the equivalent of the diamond stud which the box had contained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
AT THE JEFFERSON SATURDAY. AND

fected in small towns, That you, Uncle Zelxe. wilfully and with malice afore- thought and prepense did assail, attack, assault, beat, batter and otherwise mal- treat one Walter, with the intent to do the said Walter bodily harm, mischief or Injury, contrary to the statute in such cases made and provided.
 By this time the negro's eyes were almost popping out of his head. Why, youah honah, I never did all that. All l did was bounce brick off'n Bills haid.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

Raymond Hitchcock in the Edward F. Kidder comedy, Easy Dawson,' is now In the fourth week of his successful run at Wallacks. The eomedian's transmits sion from musical to straight comedy has been most happy and his impersona= tion of the happy-go-lucky fireman, Rip Dawson. has been highly commended. While the comedy element predominates in Easy Dawson,e MT. Hitchcock has man opportunities for pathetic work of which he avalls himself in his custom ary pleasing manner The company Is an excellent one and includes John Bunny, Scott Cooper, Earle Browne, Julie Herne Jeffreys Lewis. Flora Zabelle. Grace Grswold, Lowell Taylor and Phyl- lis Sherwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

particularly fortunate lately with songs written by women. Not only has he secured the new opera, "Noah's Ark by Clare Hummer, the girl who wrote Egypt" 'Deare.' etc, but his latest acquisition is the new song, And the World Goes On," by Jean LenoX which Raymond Hitchcock introduced with such success that the entire house joined in singing it on the opening night in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

"The Pearl and the Pumpkin" Klaw and Earangers big spectacle, now at the Broadway theatre, New York City, has made a tremendous hit. and the an nouncements are out to the effect that its stay at that playhouse is for an in- definite period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

The new John Kendrick Bangs Manuel Klein opera, recently named "29O5'' will be given an early production by Henry W. Savage In the cast are Clayton White, Reuben Fax, Helen Mar win, Christie Mcdonald, Helen Hale and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

At the opening performance of "The Bad Samaritan" in Washington, there were noted among the audience Secre- tary of the Treasury Shaw, Acting Sec retary of the Navy Taylor and Mrs. Tay- Tor, Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock, Henry w. Savage, Acting Attorney Gen eral Robb and party, George Ade, Gen eral Bates Chief John E. Wilkie and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

"The College Widow company (wes- term is now in the last two weeks of it's successful engagement at the Stude- baker theatre, Chicago. The crowds have been so constant to see this George Ade comedy that 1t has been found necessary to play extra matinees. The eastern company in Boston is playing to like conditions at the Fremont theatre.
 Manager Henry w. Savage has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
And Still Other Bargains At O'NeilIS!

14-quart Granite Dish Pan. .35c l7-quart Granite Dish Pan. .45c or 10-inch Granite Pie Plates. 1Oc 9 or 10-inch Granite Jelly Cake Pan 1oc Large Granite Chambers. .. 25c Quart Granite Coffee Pots. 25c 2-quart Granite Coffee Pots. .... 35c 5-quart Granite Coffee Pots. .. .4oc 4-quart Granite Coffee Pots. ..... 45c Quart Granite French Drip Coffee
 TUE oOC 3-quart Granite French Drip Coffee
 PotS. .,.. .... .... ... DUG 4-quart French Drip Coffee Pot. .. 75c Granite Dipper... .... .... ..... 1oc
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
How to Cure corns and sunions.

First. soak the corn or bnnion in
warm water to soften it; then pare
1t down as colsely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice daily, rubbing
vigorously for five minutes at each ap
plication. A corn plaster should be
worn few days to protect II from
the shoe As general liniment for
sprains. bruises. lameness and rheu-
matism Pain Balm is nnequaled. For
sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
ANOTHER MISUNDERSTANDING.

Detroit Tribune,
Yes" remarked Mrs. Cleverling,
Mr.. Cleverling is a poor man, but ne
is the greatest optimist have ever
seen"
IF you'll give me his address," said
Mrs. Nuritch, I'm call on him. My
eyes have been troubling me consider
able of late, and maybe he can do 'em
some good"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
WANTED AT ONCE.

Apprentices at Graden's dressmak-
ing department. system and full IN
structions given after six months
term Also skirt and waist hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

OF the pylorus or possibly also the en-
tire stomach or of the duodenum, or of
he contraction of the muscularis OF
al these structures. The contraction
Of the pocketbook caused by the beef
trust price list may also have some
thing to do with it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

All persons having bills or claims
against the Colorado-New Mexico Fair
association are requested to present
the same at once TO Secretary C. l..
Russell that the association may audit
aud pay them. Harry Jackson, presi-
dent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

7. Z. Bowman has on hand large
indian blankets. They are beautiful
in design and color. He also has
fine line of Navajo silver bracelets
and Swastika cross-pins and watch
charms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Henry Rathjen is down today from
his foothill ranch west of Durango.
He says the stock ranges are good
and stock looking fine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

The general trade throughout Du-
rango this afternoon is larger in all
lines than it has been for more than
n year on Saturday. The grocery,
dry goods, clothing, hardware and 9th
en- lines of necessaries have big
trade, and the salesmen will be tired
tonight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Henry Ambold is in today from his
upper Animas ranch. He says mis-
brother Bob who is well known in
Durango, is making money in Alaska.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Estimates furnished free on all
kinds OF construction or repair work,
stone or frame. PlasternE or fue
building also done, Postoffice box 1880
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

|. Zeller is closing out at greatly
reduced prices his stock Of hand
painted and ornamented china to
make room for other goods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
A graphophone free at Nathans.

at Trinidad. II may he a case of DR..
Prewitt's Cuban itch.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

LOST-Man's vest, on Main Ave.
Finder bring to this office and re-
ceive reward
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

WANTED-Loggers. teamsters, log
choppers. Pagosa Lumber company,
Pagosa Junction Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Enquire at
1874 Second avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
REAL CAUSE OF HUNGER.

Washington Star.
A learned physician says that hun
ger In the sensation felt because of
contraction Of the muscularis either
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

FOR RENT-Furnisned room. Ap-
ply 1904 West Second Ave. North Du-
range.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

The only up-to-date clothing store
In town is Nathan's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
Boys and ChiIdren's
Clothing

FERED FOR EVERY DOLLAR ONE
SPENDS IN OUR BOYS CLOTHING
DEPARTMENT is BRINGING HUN
pREDs OF NEW CUSTOMERS INTO
THE STORE THIS SEASON. OUR
STOCK is THE LARGEST AND THE
MOST COMPLETE IN DURANGO,
OFFERING EVERY NEW AND POP
ULAR STYLE FOR BOYS OF ALL
AGES.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

When you drink beei you want the
hest. No better manufactured than
tuors celebrated Golden beer. Call
81 Plata Bottling Works-by the
hnitle OF lnReM
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
OFFICE ROOMS.

Furnished rooms for permanent
tenants. First class; heat light and
janitor service. Newman Block.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
Swell SIS suits at Nathan's.

Endless variety of winter under
wear at Nathan's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Dickerson e. LARS new cash mar.
ket catches the people. Their meats
nre the best and prices always right
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Blue Flame oil Cook Stoves Just
the thing for summer cooking |,
aud 2 burner,
w. c. CHAPMAN,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
FLOUR S2.35 AT WETTER &
HENDERSoN'S CASH MARKET.

Wesley Helms barber shop 10 the
tavorite place for shave. haircut
or bath. Four chairs and competent
harbers, with three of the finest bath
tubs in the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

BEST QUALITY GOLD FILLED
sPEcTAcLEs $1.5o. HAHN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Follow the crowd to Nath.u's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
On. J. .. PULFoRD, Dentist
looms . and 7, kruschks olock
Phone Red AIS
o. "A. q. TINE 1AsLE.

No. t16 Arrives from Denver $40 pm
No. 1t5 Leaves for Siivsrton 500 p. m
No. t16 Arrives from siivert'n0: is p. m
Mo. tf6 Leaves for Denver $3.50 .. m
No. %61 Leaves for siiverton e:46 .. m
No. %S2 Arrives from eiivert'n 500 p. n.
RIO 0RANOE SOUTHERN
No. 8 Arrives from Telluride 4:so p. m
No. 8 Leaves for Telluride. ..7:4o =. m
All tralns daily.
puRANGO-FARMiNGTON.
Leave Durango ...........,...8 8 a. m
Arrive Pennington ..........11 .. m
Leave Farmin0ton. .........1:3o p. m
Arrive Durango ...........-..4 p. m
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

Morgan Steward, who has just re-
turned from his New Mexico ranch to
mis- pretty Lightner villa, was in to-
day. saying that stock is fat and that
stockmen will have good winter
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09

In the petrifed timber district.
about twenty miles southwest from
Durango. Is a curious freak of nature
that OF a gnarly cedar or juniper
tree growing through large. petri-
fed stump. The juniper tree is evi'
IDENTIFY hundreds upon hundreds OF
years old--possibly thousands OF
years judging from its decrepit ap-
pearance. but 1t retains vitality anu
seems to be good for ages 10 come
although imbedded in the petriiied
stump.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
Boys Suits

In fancy mixed cheviots, serges, etc.
newest fall patterns. ages 21s to 16-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-09
Young Mems Long Pants
Suits

In ages from 10 to 20 years, this sea
sons newest styles, including the dou
BILE breasted. latest patterns In mix
lures and worsteds--
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
THINGS THEATRICAL.

win Hull. the well known theatrical
man, Is manager of the western Col
lege Widow" company.
Charles p. Connolly will do the ad-
vance work for the "Sho-Gun" com
pany again this season.
LIouwella Smith has been engaged
for the role Of the flrtatious milliner
in the eastern County Chairman com
pany.
sI've been married for more than
twenty years. Jefferson De Angels Is
reported as having said recently, aud
to one wife. That's quite record for
this profession"
Ceceylle Mayer has been engaged for
the role Of Jessie Gridley In the new
George AIDE comedy, "The Bad Samari-
tam Miss Mayer has won consider
able reputation dis an ingenue.
Reuben Fax, the well known charac-
ter comedian. was engaged recently
for one Of the principal comedy parts
in the new John Kendrick Bangs Man
uel Klein opera. which win be pro-
duced In October.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
siRES AND SONS.

Henry H.. Rogers OF the Standard
OIL company IL d Yankee. having been
born in Fairhayen. Mass
M. yinant D'Indy, the eminent
French composer will conduct the
Boston orchestra at Christmas time by
invitation He is at present at the
head OF the Schola Cantorum. In Paris.
The Duke Of Portland possesses a
blotting book bound in solid silver
cover, on which are recorded the
names OF all the races which the dukes
horses have won during the last TWEEN
ty years.
Leo Yogel, the minister to the United
States from Switzerland, although be
has been in the diplomatic service Of
his country some fourteen years. IL still
young man, having been born In
Zurich forty-one years ago.
Every one Is familiar with Wizards
famous painting. Yankee Doodle" or
the three men who figure as the drum
mers and the fifer, Harry X. Devereux
OF Cleveland Is the only one now living.
he WdS Tic ItOANt iOA tAiS IVY Va thN
trio.
Marshall Field pays taxes on $4,000
600 worth Of property, and Chicago
assessor has this TO say concerning
him: Its pleasure TO deal with Mr..
Field. His complaints are few, and
when he does utter a complaint there
always is a just ground for t..
4 railroad conductor recently refused
to honor the pass Of Congressman
Frank +. Dixon Of Illinois on account
OF Mr.. Dixons youthful appearance.
A friend of the congressman's on the
train convinced the conductor that Mr..
Dixon was old enough to sit In the
house.
Arthur Balfour. Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Charles Beresford and the Jap
anese minister were dining together re-
Gently and Balfour was standing treat.
Chamberlain said. Il will try Scotch"
Lord Charles said, II will try Irish,
Arthur The japanese minister said,
Il will take port. Arthur"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09

Minerva has been In the family 4
number of years and she thinks thar
her long term OF service entities her
to certain amount of authority, es-
pecially around the kitchen. Not long
ago negro servant girl, who worked
in neighboring home, came to The
back door and knocked. Minerva opened
the door.
"Mornin,' Minerva said the girl
from the neighboring house, @Ah wants
to do a little borrerin' this mohnin'
what yo' wantfs asked Minerva.
All wants to borTer Two hens aigs,
cup o. sugar some lemons en- a piepan,
All wants to make q lemon pie.
Minerva saw Immediately that she
must exercise her authority. She step
ped outside and looked up over the door
Then she said, half 10 herself, No
they amt nsne theh."
mo whatg' asker the other girl.
"Sign readin' 'Groce'y Stoah,'" said
Minerva. s'Ah didn't know but what
yo' seen one on the house. They's a
groce'y on the mex cohnah" And Mi.
nerva went inside and shut the door. :
Kansas City Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
II KILLED,
Is INJURED
In Train Wreck Near Wilkes
barre, Pa.
BOTH TRAIN CREWS KILLED
Freight Crashes Into Passenger Coaches
on the Lackawanna Road-Doc-
tors Hurry to the
Scene.
BOTH TRAIN CREWS KILLED
Freight Crashes Into Passenger Coaches
on the Lackawanna Road-Doc-

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 9.-Twelve per-
sons were killed and sixteen are re-
ported injured in wreck on the Blooms
burg division of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Hudson railroad yesterday.
A freight train in charge of Engineer
Snyder of Scranton crashed into pas.
senger train No. 704, due in Scranton
from Northumberland at 1895. The
passenger train was in charge of En-
gineer Poole. The crews of both trains
are reported killed.
A despatch to Scranton says that pas
sengers are being taken from the wreck
age.
All the physicians from Nanticoke
Kingston and Shiekshinny were hurried
To the scene on special train.
Division Superintendent Rine, Special
Agent Adamson and other officials Of
the company hurried to the scene on
a special train.
The Lackawanna's hospital ear wa:
taken from Kingston to the wreck. II
is the worst wreck that has occurred
on the Lackawanna in years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

A child has been born III Russia
savior Of the country His name
is Public Opinion. New York Com
mercial.
Norway may decide to become a re-
public. II she does, we wish TO adj
wise her to avoid the South American
model. Chicago Record Herald
4 Alfred Austin sees England supine
on couch of peace Well, that's
better than humping the bumps In
South Africa Milwaukee Sentinel
It seems paradox, but Is never
theless wei established as true, that
in certain Of the best farming regions
OF the United States great and abound
ing agricultural prosperity has resulted
fl ase-u-scd islral population. st.
Louis Republic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
CANTON ANTI
AMERICAN
Chinese Hostility There Much
Intensified.
"A THREATENING LETTER
Is Sent to Our Consul General-He Goes
to Probe Lienchow Massaere-Three
American Missionaries
Leave.
A THREATENING LETTER

Hong Kong, Nov. 9.--Advices from
Canton say that the anti-American feel
ing there is growing more intense. A
woman has been spit upon in the street,
and the American consul, julius G. Lay,
has received an anonymous letter threat
ening his life if the imprisoned boy
cotters Of American goods are not re-
leased. The consul has written to the
vieercy asking him to prohibit an anti
American mass meeting which it is pro-
posed to hold in Canton, but the vice.
roy apparently is Indifferent. The
American consul proceeded Yesterday to
Lienchow in order to make an official
investigation Of the recent massacre Of
American missionaries there. The Chin
csc authorities win be represented by
the taotal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
THE NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA
PgrsoIDs DESTROY

Pepsoids cure the worst forms of Dys-
pepsia aud all other Acute or Chronic
Stomach Disorders byrepairing the worn
out lining Of the stomach and destroys
all disease germs. Dyspepsia once cured
In this way never returns. Pepsoids is
not patent medicine, but the successful
prescription of DR.. Oldham who has
cured thousands of cases Of Chronic
stomach Troubles, among them Cancer
Of the Stomach. 1t cost more money to-
produce Pepsoids than any similar prepa-
ration on the market, owing to the large
Sold and Recommended
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-09
The Times Daily Short Story.
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sighed and made no answer.
I'm sorry to leave you" said the
other after time. and, holding out his
hand, "but I'm not ready for 4 voyage
to the bottom Of the sea yet.
The way the Arab was overloaded
and the recklessness with which she
was driven were too much even for
the dock rats She Put out Of port In
the face of the heaviest gales, and she
ran at full speed in the densest fogs.
and her captain stood on the bridge
and silently prayed to heaven. A dozen
times In six months he escaped COLI
sion by the narrowest margin. On one
occasion the other craft made out the
name OF the Arab and reported her to
the board The board warned Captain
Keggs that II he did not heed the law
his certificate would be suspended. He
went to young Bliss with the notice,
and the latter scowled and said:
DYou ought to be discharged on the
spot When running through a fog
haven't you got brains enough to teach
you to cover up the name of your
boat?a
six full months had passed away
when a November night came howl
ing down to catch the Arab OF Flam-
borough Head on her way to the
Thames. Night brought rough sea
ard fog as thick as cheese. There
were hundred craft sailing that
route. coming and going, and when all
things had been blotted out Of sight
Captain Keggs stood on the bridge In
his dripping olIskins and communed
with himself
ave a full months pay due me. and
that clears up the last dollar of debt.
The Lord has been very good to me.
humble mariner that am and can't
ask him to do more. II 1t comes to-
night the family can't be turned adrift
but I'm praying that the loss OF life
may be small If 1t wasn't asking too
much. IA ask that it would be only me
and that the others might have 4 show.
If we should strike big steamer with
hundreds of passengers aboard, them
a hong anu lpiftSplilt nldnt Va ttAs7 VT
lier's whistle broke In on his soliloquy.
There were other whistles blowing and
horns tooalg around him. Other yes
sells had reduced sail Of shut Off steam,
but the Arab was plunging ahead at
her usual speed
"ItlI be this trip whispered the
mate as be climbed the stairs and
stood beside lis captain.
yes: tonight.
sAnd life won't eountT'
sNot at all. Ship owners don't weigh
human life against dollars any longer.
! eGoodby captain"
They stood with hands gripped when
here was il terrible crash forward, fol-
lowed by oaths. screams and shrieks,
and there was just a minute when two
crews realized that there had been q
collision and that not one Of them
could have the slightest show of es-
cape. Then both the torn and wreck
ed bulls filled and went down, and the
whistles and horns around them
screamed and hooted a requiem.
NJ. QUAD.