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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
CITY NEWS

Joseph Slavin and William Spain. students at Villa Nova college, are home for the holidays.
 U. s. & Go tickets can be exchanged on Saturday of this week, so the boys and girls can have what they select for Xmas.
 The funeral of Mrs Lucy Futile, wht' died yesterday at her home i'll Oak lyilIe. will be held at 80 o'clock t0- 'morrow afternoon.
 A months mind requiem mass will be said tomorrow morning at s o'clock at St Thomas's church for the late Mary Reid of upper North Main street.
 Attorney Bauby has brought suit for divorce for Harriet l.. Burns Fuller against Frederick Fuller, now sup posed to be residing in Boston. De- sertion and intolerable cruelty are all legged.
 On Baldwin street this morning a wire which had some life fell and ! struck Kevin Drury, who happened along at the time. The wire was not charged highly enough to injure the man. but it gave him a toss and frightened him considerably. The wire broke because of the storm.
 The funeral of Harry FeNash took, place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his parents. Mir and Mrs Patrick Nash on Field street, with in- terment in Calvary cemetery. The floral offerings included bouquets from Mrs w. S. Carberry. Mir and Mrs Wensh and representatives of the Pru- dential Life Insurance Go.
 The suit of Clara Connor against Pasquale Contaldi for maintenance was heard by Judge Cowell at pri- vate session of the district court to- day. Judgment for immediate dam ages of S150 was given, together with S2 a week for four years. There is still another case or two pending against Contaldi iii which the com plaining witne-s is the plaintiff in this case.
 The pupils of the Muleahy school will have an entertainment tomorrow hlNtEAOOn Mlliu VIII Bt Us ~ large number of parents and friends of the children. The youngsters are very much interested in the affair and claim that those who will not be in the audi ence will miss rare treat, and, no doubt, there is some truth in this, for they have been rehearsing for a long time and each member of the cast is bound to make hit
 Near the Naugatack station this morning about II 80. a mar who tried to board a Bank street ear while it was passing the depot. came to grief. The conductor did not hear his shouts. SO the fellow ran after the car and made jump for the step. He did not know the door was closed and went crashing into it. He was dragged along the muddy pavement for about 25 feet, when he finally let go. The car, which was No e. went back and the man was put on. He was not hurt badly. but he will be compelled to.give his clothes a bath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
HEAD CUT OFF. :
Rooster Walking Around for Twenty
 Five Days Very Much Alive

At"VStl dIhllS ATOuHu TOT twenty
 Five Days Very Much Alive.
 Ballston, \. r., Dec 21- If all roos- ters were like one of Porter Quiyey's, every father of family carving the dinner would be vivisect.onist. AL though his head is cut off, he refuses to die, officially. Eacn of Quivey's s hens plumes herself as if she thought the rooster lost his head about her, but he did not
 On November % last Quivey decap- ftated several fowls for his Thanks giving dinner. This rooster was one of them, but he is so very much alive. after twenty-five days. that he some times takes a stroll around the barn yard. His course Is cratic. but walk he does, balancing himself with his wings. Quivey is full of remOrse that he cut off the rooster's head and keeps him alive by forcing food down his gullet. Veterinarians say the bird will live as long as any other rooster probably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
ANer Year Farrc..t.

Mne. de Thebes. the pet Persian prophetess. vho Is no Mother shlpton. but a cultured woman of the world and alarming tsIker and used to be a great friend Of Dumas hls. recently issued her almanac for 1906. says a Paris corTesnondenf If the London WorA The preface runs. T called 1904 drsb rear. ieo5 q scarlet yesr. 1eos vill be a nsd and bad year.- she des< sot sy whether this vfll apply to fks wexther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
n. sr.n.,. pnhll. n.,h.

A grape bowl Is novelty. It Is c glass vessel shaped between a bowl and q tall tumbler. made from the i'm ported cut glass that is 70 exqzizfteiy laid with gold he hostess takes q bunch and dips them twice CT thrice. laying them upon a dish to bs passed hy the maid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
DIAMONDS GALORE.
Thirty-six Million Dollars Worth Im-
 ported Here.

Washington. Dec 21.-A statement issued today by the department of commerce and labor says:
 Over S3G.O00.OO0 worth of diamonds and other precious stones have been imported into the United States during the present calendar year. which is by far the largest importation in the history of the country. The high water mark in earlier years was $2S.JO0.UCJ in 1903 It is possible that the value of diamonds alone brought into this country during the present year wiIi be nearly or quite S30.000,OOO and the ''other precious stones" approximately ST.OOO.O00. The value of uncut dia- monds imported into the United States in 1905 will exceed S1O.Oo0.OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
GlrI. as. .ooo sour.nIr.

Miss Agnes. SsueIer, a poor mill girl of Lewiston. AIe. recently learned for the first time. says the New York Trib- une. that a piece of script which was given to her as a souvenir four years ago by a United States naval oflcer whom she does not know is a Portu- guese bank note. the face value of which Is s500O and which when it ma tures in November. 1906. will be worth gSnn0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
TIGHTEN HELMET STRINGS.
Admiral Togo Warns His Soldiers to
 Be Ready.

Tokio. Dec 2l-FfeId Marshal Ya- magata has been appointed president of the priTy council
 Admiral Togo. now president of the general stan of the navy. in his fars- well address to the uficrrs and men of the combined Ja0aneSe feef uhich was dissolved yesterday. warned fhem to be fn constant readiness for eInrr- Eeneies He concluded wifh the words.
 -victors. tie your helmet strings lighter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
TIMELY TOPICS

Hone made mInce pies for ssc and .s.ssc at the WesdruI ssroeery Co.'S CT garz in boxes Sf to SIS.
 When you use Brvwn's Quickfre charcoal the house viii sivsys te warm and cosy
 Cuusns fist tonight VII suggest many things which you msy not hare thought of fer gifts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21

High OficiaIs For Ireland Named.
 LONDON, Dec. 2l.-Richard Robert Cherry and Redmond Barry, members of the Irish bar, have been appointed attorney general for Ireland and so- licitor general for Ireland respectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21

he Evening Denocrzf s ths Psr pes Paper. Ths prics B zz . ccRT. kzz q month. g a yszr. ty nan 9 carrier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
special street Lsrh,.

Paris iz 10 have s special kind of street nzhf to indicate the vherszboufs cf brznch postoHcez.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21

White Goods in boxes, for shirt waists, neat designs, exclusive patterns. .31z yards each. prices from S1.OO to s2.75 pattern Embroidered White Linen and Lawn, for waist patterns, all neatly boxed, prices from 75c to
 SS25 for the hand embroidered Bath Robe Blankets, full size for gown, neatly boxed, big value at
 $2.9S each SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM OUR UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.
 Never in any previous Christmas season has our showing of things decorative been so extensive. Our stock is thoroughly up to the minute and our prices are marked on the slen- der margin of department store profit. Arabian Lace Curtains, magnifi- cent rich designs on heavy cable net, special values S4.5O and
 $500 pair White Irish Point Lace Curtains. made in Switzerland, which is guarantee that they are the best of their kind, special values $50 and S4.J0 a pair Cluny Curtains in sill lengths, neat dainty insertions of Cluny lace set in heavy cable net bodies. special S3.JO and S4.50 a pair Mercerized Armure Portieres. some made up with rope edge. others finished with fringe, in both sol i'd colors and duplex, 5000. SI.j0 and S10.00 sah Folding Draught Screens. weath- cred oak frames filled with bur lap. some with tapestry panels set in top. $500, s7.jO and
 $11.75 each Sofa Pillows-Silk Floss Filled Sofa Pillows plump and fury. covered in oriental tapestry. fig ured satin. embossed velvet and figured velours. some finished with satin ruff1es. others with silk girdles, 95c. s1.35, S2.00 and
 s2J0 each 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
PERFUMERIEs AND TOILET AR-
 TICLES


 Sachets. Free samples with all nur- ehases of Colgates Perfumes. a~asr Boxed Perfumes VioIet, Dactylis. <. ~ sa Cashmere Bouquet and other
 odors. one bottle in box, at 25c Two bottles in box at JOc Juvenile Boxes of Perfume and
 Perfumed Soap at. a box, 15c
 19c and 2sc Sachet in Bulk-Violet. Heio- sHfsrYx trope, Latriple best makes of 4.4 Colgate. Hudnut and Riker an 'sss ounce 25c to soc Sachet in small bottles. a bottle
 10c, 25c, J0c and s1.00 Sachet in envelopes each 10c 25c r,, and s10osoA4z bottle s3.5O and s11.50 Fine Violet 0dOrs-From Roger X Gallet, Violet Legrand. Pivers. Lundborgs, Woodworth & Hud- not, box soc, S1.00. s110 to $500 Single Bottle-yiolet. Vera vio- lette. Peau de Espagne. Helio- trops. Bouquet d'Amours Iberis. bottle S9c to s20O Yr5@s Fine Cut Glass Silver Top Cologne Bottles. each 75c to s2O0 White and Colored Glass-Silver covered, each 50c Atomizers. at. each 25c to $1.50 Topographic Outfits and Materials from. each s1.9S to S5.0O flanks-As placques. in small and large sizes, from, each 15c to s150 3oXes-For Stamps. Handker- chiefs, Gloves, Jewels. etc. from. each 2Jc to S225 Book Rracks. each DOC to s1.50 Brushes and Mirrors. each I5c to $175 Inkwells. Tabourettes. Clocks. sn5E Stands. Bowls. Cutters. Match Holders and Scratchers. Picture '31 Frames and other novelties prices from, each 15c to S1.50 Each piece is outlined and the de- signs are easily followed. stains and Finishing Liquid. bot tle 25c and 50c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21
Sensible Gifts in Leather Goods

Bought for those of our patrons wh something more than merely decorate this is particularly true of gifts for ID good for?" than our feminine friends
 Bead Purses, Opera Glass Bags of Card Cases, Jewel Boxes. Collar and Cases, Address Books. Shaving Cases, trustworthy fashion that means servi
 And an especially striking gathering
 All these good things of leather are good value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-21

0 like to have every Christmas gift do
 a table or look pretty on a shelf and E en, who are likely to ask whats it ]. who look at life less seriously. Silk, great assortment of Purses.m Gun Boxes and Holders, Meiicine
 all reliable in quality and made in ce.
 of Japanese Bags. reasonable in price and guaranteed !
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
A Pleasant Way to Travel

The above is the usual verdict Of
the traveller using the Missouri Pacific
railway between the Pacific coast and
the east, and We believe that the serv.
Ice and accommodations given merit
this statement. From Denver Colora.
do Springs and Denver there are two
through trains daily to Kansas Citv
and St. Louis, carrying Pullman's lat.
est standard eleetrie-ighted sleeping
ears chair ears and up-to-date dining
cars The same excellent service is
operated from Kansas City and st
Louis to Memphis, Little Rock and Hot
springs If you are going east or
SOUTH write for particulars and full in.
formation.
w. c. M'BRIDE, Gen. Ags..
lSa Third St.. Portland, Ore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
Two Drunks in JAN.

Two men found their way into the
city Jail yesterday afternoon, where
they are now peacefully reposing, The
trouble hegan when they conceived the
idea of getting full, which was forth.
with done Everything went smoothly
until they ehanced to run afoul Of OH.
Ger Murphy, who escorted them TO the
city jail This morning they were tax
en- before Police Judge Moores, and
given the usual fine, hut both men
found that their available cash sup
ply was inadequate TO meet the dc
mand of the court, So concluded 10 rest
awhile In the shadow Of the bars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
Eastern oregon Way.

Two young men had little ditheul'
ty at a dance at Bonanza last Friday
evening, which nearly resulted fatally
for one of the parties. For some caus'
of which there are several explanations
James Collahan got into a row VIE
Al Fitch, who is smaller and mueh
younger. After one of these rows
young Fitch went out and procured a
revolver, and, coming back, was again
attacked by Collahan, who threw MIN
down. Fitch then pulled his gun ana
holding it to the others head, pulled
the trigger. The gun snapped, but aiu
not go OFF, He again leveled the gun'
and this time the bullet just graz9'
Collahan's hair. The bystanders IN
terfered, AID took the revolver a""
from Fitch, and stopped the fight
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

A development league has been organ.
iSed az Umatilla.
The wheat crop outlook in Linn eoun.
~ is said 20 be very promising,
A magnolia tree at The Dalles is In
bloom, and contains between zoo aud
500 blossoms
One thousand people have been con.
verted az the revival meetings held
in Portland last month.
About 500 pupils will be added to the
enrollment Of the Indian training school
at Chemawa this month.
sheep men in Baker county say that
there viii be a tremendous crop OF high
grade wool in tha, section this spring.
The Baker City Demoeat saws il win
take 1890 jurors II an the liquor eases
on-the docket in Baker county come 20
trial.
Maynard Brown, the las, Of the -four
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

men who escaped from the county iail
at Pendleton, has been captured at Col.
fax, Wash.
\ burglar entered house az Hood
River, and was met by woman with
a loaded Winchester, who ordered him
to skip, which he did in a lively man.
ner.
The federal grand jury at Chicago
will indict some of the meat packers
on trial. The price of meat win be
boosted up another notch. The people
always have to pay the freight.
Over 5000 school ehildren at PORT
land are already enrolled in the prize
yard cleaning and dover planting con.
tests which have been inaugurated bv
the civic improvement board Of the
chamber OF commerce.
A Seio man, Joseph n. Morris. is su.
ing Maynard Warwick for $4,000 for
alienation Of his wifes affections The
husband alleges that Warwick sent hi,
wife preseats Of iewelry and six under.
NeaF, and that the couple met on the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
STATE
SOCIAL
NEWS


BlOdgett
J. A. Wood was In the Corvallis Mon,
day.
Mr.. white returned to Corvallis Tues.
day.
Georgc Wood was In town last Mon,
day.
Mrs Blodgctt visited friends in town
this week.
MT and Mrs Groski were in town
the first Of the week.
Miss Mabel Beckner returned TO her
home M Albany Saturday,
Miss Josie n Wood was the guest Of
Mrs. l., =, Euwan Saturday,
Mr.. Nick Mulkey returned home from
Corvallis Saturday,
Mr., whitney aud daughter, Minnie,
were IA Wren saturday.
Cass Harrison, OF the summit, lcft
last Monday for Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs, VIM Van Alsiyne made
a business trip To Corvallis Saturday.
Mr.. French Butler, of the Summit,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr., and
Ars q. ~ Butler.
Miss Pearl Richardson, after spcnd
ing few weeks with her parents re,
tarned saturday to her work in Port
Had
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

very IN at her home in this city, went
to Portland Monday evening, whore she
will be under the care Of an osteopath
for some time.
The following ticket was nominated
and elected at the city election; May
or, @. II, Beebe; couneilmeu, o. ID. Hen.
derson and II. d, Brown; recorder, G..
A. Landoni marshal, w. II. Broyles.
License for saloons was carried by a
vote Of %.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

streets of Scio, and embraced and
kissed each other
1t isn't always safe to take young
woman at her word. Ralph Kline and
Jennie Good were members of fish
ing party, near Lancaster. Pa. The
two quarreled, and Jennie threatened to
cut Kline's heart out Kline threw out
his chest and told her to jab away,
which Jenie did, and stuck knife in
to his gizzard. She made good.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
SALEM WILL HAVE
BRICK HIGH SCHOOL
WEIGH & MOurer Secure Contract to Be
Completed Within Six Months

The board of school directors met last
evening at the police court room, to con
slider the bids for the new high school
building.
An members of tho board were pres
ent, DIR, Byrd moved that the contract
be awarded to Welch & Mourer at s4s,-
l59. and that it be constructed Of New
berg brick. Tho motion was seconded
by A. o. Coudit
Considerable discussion followed,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
onor Large Reward.

The southern Pacific has offered $500
reward for information leading Ia the
arrest and conviction Of the person or
persons who maliciously placed ties on
the track AZ private road crossing,
two miles east Of Albany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

Lee questioning the l7O days allowed by
the proposed contract for the compile.
tion of the structure, allowing rainy
weather to be deducted from the time.
The vote resulted unanimously in fla.
vor of the motion.
w. G. Mcpherson, of Portland, spoke
concerning the. heating apparatus, ex.
planning the system.
The board adjourned to meet Satur-
day night 10 consider the bids for
heating
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
aypsy Club.

The members OF the Gypsy Club
were delightfully entertained by Miss
Jessie Harritt last evening, There was
a full attendance az tho club. and
pleasant social evening was speut
Light refreshments were served.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
woOdburn

Mr. E. r. MoreOm made busincs,
"trip 60 salem Tuesday
Mayer 0rant Corby went 20 Salem
Wonday evening on business
Adjntant General FnEer, Of Port
land, IA visiting with his brother Df.
l1mer HareE, feT a few days
,. +. Anderson left Tuesday morning
for junction City, where he will visit
'sitA his daughter for several weeks
Miss Nelly Maxfeld. who has been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
Hear a Business Man Talk.

Salem audiences have heard several
public lectures on Christian Science
from gentlemen of the different profes.
sions, but next Tuesday evening at the
Grand opera house there will be a talk
on this subject by business man, Ed.
ward A. Kimball, of Chicago Lecture
free. All invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
HeAr 4 Rusiness nan ralk.

salem audiences have heard several
public lectures CA Christian Science
from gentlemen Of the different profes-
sions, bat next Tuesday evening 1t the
Grand opera hoose there viii be talk
on this subject by business man, IA.
ward A. Kimbsll, Of Chicago. Lecture
free. An invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
AIsFchAnts ana Thsir cl.rL,

Ladies and gentlemen of all walks Of
NE viii be interested in the leetare AZ
ne opera house next Tuesday evening.
All are invited, and the lecture is free
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

Hear Mrs Hinges sing at the fare
weu benefit to be rendered her by the
Salem musicians, Friday evening at the
NJ Z. church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

When affairs of Gilbert bankers Salem
wound nearly Caud Catch turned all
deunct Every in
received by then Portland fifty
dollar been
ceved by a purchaser of once of hese pianos.
The Offering Salem remarkably low
this been sold
previous time
time by the his appointment owing to
inability
receiver,
propose money without of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04
All Must Go In
Ten Days

To accomplish this absurdy low prices have been placed
make style the condition these pianos Justify
higher number of them such little to be-
all practical purposes difference being only the
price.
welknOwn
the H. D. Bentley Schaner Gilbert cad in
mahogany English
all richly decorated instrument which take
satisfaction Originally these sold all the
way $500. now$l3O, $l35, up
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-04

discussion followed, heating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-03
OLD AND RELIABLE FIRM
 OF GIBERT & CLAY
COMES TO BIRMINGHAM, HAND SOME OFFICES IN FORMER HOME OF AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK.

One of the handsomest brokerage of fees in the south was opened to the pub lie by Gilbert & Clay this morning. The location is at e23 First avenue which has been decorated and furnished richly. The headquarters of Gilbert & Clay is in New Orleans, where they have been established since 1898, and have done a steady increasing business that has grown to such large proportions as to demand the most progressive treatment by pro- viding facilities that are not excelled any where Carrying out this idea they have leased private wires of the telephone sys- tenn, leading to all the prominent ex- changes In New Orleans, New York and Chicago and have opened an office at No. 2l South William street, New York. On this wire system they have establsh- ed a chain of correspondents and branch offices in thirty of the principal south crn cities, among wkich may be mem toned Birmingham, Atlanta, Montgom- cry Memphis, Vicksburg and Jackson.
 Every trader and investor Is vitally in- terested in seeing that the firm with which he does business, holds member ships in all the leading exchanges The memberships are in large measure guaranty of moral and financial stand ing
 Especially so Is this true of member ship in the New York stock exchange. Gilbert & Clay are members of the New York stock exchange and are the only roembers of that exchange doing business in Birmingham. Tn addition they hold memberships in the New York cotton ex- change, New Orleans cotton exchange. New York coffee exchange. New Orleans stock exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, Liverpool Cotton association, Galveston cotton exchange and New Orleans Board of Trade The Birmingham office is in charge of w. L. sims as resident man ager His experience over many years In every branch of this business insures ac- curacy and dispatch in the conduct of same and his large and friendly acquaint- ance will contribute to the success of this office.
 All orders will receive his personal at tention. q"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-03

Morris, Wetumpka; Willie Allie Shoot, Wetumpka.
 Lawrence County-Mrs. Mary Peck, Candy's Cove; Lillian Emma Peck. Falk- vile; James Howell, Pitt; Mrs. William j. Lee, Town Creek; k. N. Burch, Lan- dersville Wheeler Smith. Mt Hope; Nan nie Almon. Moulton.
 Chiffon County-Clifford M Baker, Clanton; Zella Mims, Clanton; George D. Jarvis, Marble Valley; Willie T. Bean, Jemison; Jerome Williams, Maplesvlle.
 Limestone County-Lily Barksdale, Pet tey; Mrs. Estelle Johnson, Fayetteville, Tenn, R. F. D. No. B. Virginia Ryan Be- nagh, Athens; J. Tom Balch, Madison Station, R. F. D. No. 2; w. T. Barks- dale Pettey; W. w. Dollins. Bethel, Tenn, R. F. D. No. 2; Oscar D. Legg, Pettey; A. D. Powers. Bethel, Tenn. R. F. D. No. 1; Juanita Rogers, Ellen H. Irvine, Athens; Matte Sue Smith. Pros pect, Tenn; Ruth Wells, Athens, R. F. D.. No. ?; Maggie Irvine, Athens; Effie V. Hodson. Athens, R. F. D. NoH5. Bibb County-Estelle Crawford Centre ville Oracle Lewis, Blocton; Nellie De- laney, Adger; Lizzie Bowman, Blocton. R. F. D. No. 1; Pearl Thomas, Trio; Til- lie " Goodson Centreville, R. F. D. No. Lula Maie Russell, Centrevllle (col- ored); Irene P. Flournoy opelika (col- ored); Mrs. Lille B. Hill (colored), II. F. James (colored), Centreville.