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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
MITCHELL CHARGED
 WITH LAND FRAUDS
GRAND JURY IN OREGON FINDS INDICTMENT AGAINST THE sENAToR-coNGREssMAN HER. MANN ALSO IN TROUBLE.

Portland, Ore. February After many days of silence the federal grand jury today returned three indictments in con- rection with the investigation into the land frauds which it is alleged have been perpetrated upon the United States gov ernment The first indictment is against United States Senator John II. Mitchell, Congressman Binger Hermann, s. A. D. Puter, Horace G. Mckinley, Emma L. Watson Daniel W Tarpley. Ebert K. Brown. Nellie Brown. his wife, Henry A. Young, Frank II. Walgamot, Clarke E. Loomds and Salmon B. ormsby.
 They are charged with having eonspred on February l. 1902. to defraud the Uni ted States government of public lands located in township eleven. south. and range seven. east by preparing and sign ing affidavits as to the occupation of settlement of these lands.
 Senator Mitchell is specifically charged with having at Washington, D. C., on March 3, 1902 unawfully prepared an affidavit for Emma l.. Watson to sign in which Mrs Watson un.ruthfully swore that she was a bonafide settler on por- ton of those lands. It also charges that Senator Mitchell prepared unlawfully an affidavit for S. A. D. Puter to sign, in which Puter is alleged to have sworn that he knew that the contents of the Watson affidavit were true. The in dictment charges that Mitchell received as 8 compensation for his alleged service the sum of $20o0. paid to him by Puter. The indictment goes on to state that in pursuance of the conspiracy Senator Mitchell introduced Puter to w. R. Rich ards as commissioner of the general land office at Washington. stating that Puter was one of the most honorable citizens in tho state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
LUNCHEON.

Mrs. T. o. Smith was the lovely hostess on Tuesday at a luncheon to Mrs. Fuller Hall of Maryland, the guest of Mrs Jo- seph R. Smith, Jr. The table was beau tifully decorated in white roses and ferns and the place cards represented flowers. A delicious menu of several courses was served and the occasion was a notably beautiful one.
 Mrs. T. o. Smith was very handsome in luncheon gown of green, and Mrs. Hall. one of the most admired of the many handsome women present. her af- ternoon toilette an exquisite one in black lace
 The ladies invited to meet her were Mrs Joseph R. Smith Jr, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs Cartrght Mrs. Weller, Mrs. W. D. Smith, Mrs. Mortimer Williams. Mrs c. Randall, Mrs w. s. Brown Mrs. T. H. Molton, Mrs. John Hines, Mrs. E. l.. Watt, Mrs. J. c. Henley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
A LETTER FROM BOHEMIA.

The following extracts lre from a let ter written by a Birmingham girl, who is member of the Chase classes in New York, and gives great deal of interest ing gossip from the artists bohemia in that city;
 "A month or so ago the students di- pided themselves into two parties, The Simple Life party and The Strenuous Life party. All foolishness, of course But soon the entire school arrayed them selves into two powerful political fac tions, as it were Printed slips were distributed freely by both parties each having four candidates, mayor, district attorney, judge and sheriff Election day arrived and all the students voted, big little, old and young, Jap, Jew, Gentile and The Strenuous Life won the victory Friday night was appointed for the in augural ball. Costumes of every de- seription from the most gorgeous to the most absurd, were worn. It was turned into a royal function, the mayor being crowned king, with all the pomp and glory imaginable, Heralds court jesters' cardinals, court painter etc.
 After the coronation act, all sorts of stunts were done for the amusement oi his majesty lne district attorney, dressed as a ballet girl, in pink tights and pink taretan, addressed the assem- bly. Another danced the Highland Fling in full costume, and another high kicker waved her Chis) little foot over the heads of those nearby. The herald blew a mighty blast and requested the crowd to stand back and make room for the express men, who were bringing the King two parcels These were set down De- fore the king when he ordered them to be opened. and two life-sized dolls were produced (The cunnngest, one pink, one blne). and carefully stood up and wound up. began to dance, doll fashion. oi course they were really two of the pret- tiest girls, who acted to perfection.
 Then farcical prize fight between Ianlty Bob (who is really six feet two inches high and weighs l.ss than hun dred pounds) and Shorty, the other eN- treme. One of the most amusing fea- t,res was the court painter. An immense canvass was brought in and l suppose was covered with flour, or something that easily brushed off. He made wllo swipe with a brush three inches wide from water bucket, supposed to holc paint, and behold, the king! Another dash and the ballet girl stood forth! He kept on until the whole scene was or the tremendous canvas; it was very clever. He must have painted it before hand And so on. from one extravaganza to another, until finally the b2i com menced Some of the leading artists tooF part. MT. Mora was dressed as a prince and Mir Henri as q tramp
 ''The Alabama contingent did credit II tasteful and becoming costumes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

ment for powder and wee face puff. with eelluloid memorandum and pencil on the other half and spring for holding hlckels. This case is suspended from the wrist and is heavy enough to give a knockout blow to a piekpoeket
 Less pretentious are the small metal aeorns which dangle from the long neck chain. These hold tiny mirror inside their cap and a dolls powder puff in their body.
 for receptions one woman carries a smart envelope bag in white leather lined with white watered silk and fastened by two gold clasps. This is the size of q mans full length bill holder. and looks like two envelopes with the same lower edge The triangular flap of the lower envelope is brought over and clasped on one-half of the top envelope. while the flap Of the latter fastens on the remain ing half. The top envelope contains g leather case for calling cards and one for change. The lower envelope is lined with silk pockets holding a gold vanily mirror, scented powder paper and a thin cut-glass bottle of smelling salts. These envelope bags are very handsome when built from silk tapestry woven in delicate colors and finished with mother of-pearl and gold mountings. A favored mounting is a narrow band of gold or silver on which is seated, near one corner, a lady of Japan.
 Voluminous silk opera lags are fitted out with vanity mirror powder papers and eyebrow brush, as are also the nov city opera cases from Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
LADY BEAUTIFUl'S
 VARIETY BAG.

Miladi Beautiful of 1905 never ventures forth from her boudoir without kit of preenng tools neatly bestowed in some compact little case. She may carry t dangling in heavy gold or silver from her wrist or from the chain about her neck. She may have it folded in her hand in a flat envelope bag of supple leather or tapestry, or she may have it tucked away in the spacious lining of a dainty opera bag. Certain it is. however, that this vanity case will accompany her wherever she goes, be she on calling, shopping or amusement Lent.
 Gold and silver vanity cases, which in shape and size look like metal cigarette holders. contain on one side of the inte- rior beveled mirror, while half of the other side is tightly covered compart-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
IL, ANGLIN & COMPANY
Real Estate. Insurance, Loans.


 FOR SALE. $3000-Iot 50X1S2h; northeast corner 10th avenue and 1Gth street. south. S1G00-Lot z0X19O; 14th avenue, south near 18th street. s550O-100Nl4O. with eight 4-room houses; renting for $s0 per month; close to cen ter.
 S4750-50x2l0 with seven 4-room houses; renting for $70 per month; 1Oth avenue and 18th street, south. S2750-50X19O; improved and renting for $40 per month; this is on 9th avenue be- tween 10th and 11th streets $7300-50x100: northeast corner of 1st ave- nue and 24th street. s50O0-5Oxl40; 2d avenue, between 2ith and 25th streets $35O0-50X19O with nice 7-room cottage on front and 4-room house on alley; No. 2614 North 7th avenue. $5500-50xl90 with two-story S-room house on corner and Groom cottage facing street; corner 7th avenue and 26th street, north. STORES FOR RENT No POPS. 1st avenue; 25Xl00 No. 319 North 20th street; 22isx100 No 421 North 18th street. 20Xd0. No. 1920 2d avenue; 20X40. No. 15Ol Sth avenue 20Xi0 We also have several dwellings for rent.
 T. L. ANGLlN & CO, Phones 1923 2O2l Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
To the Point.
From Life.

From Life.
 For weeks the kindergarten had been deluged with nature verses. and the pro- cess of absorption was far advanced. Suf- 1iciently to admit of a little squeezing with results. thought the teacher.
 Now. children" she said, T want you each to bring in little verse that you have made yourselves about the buds or the trees, or the flowers, or anything that pleases you.'
 Various speciments were produced next day. but the gem of the collection was little May Flynn's. With appropriate gestures she recited:
 See the pretty gold fish swimming in the
 globe
 See the pretty robin singing in the tree! Who teached these two to fly together? Who sucked the fur upon their breasts Twas God Twas God. He done it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

Mrs John c. Henley will entertain this morning the unmarried set at go in com pliment to Miss Jennie sstrunk This afternoon at 2:3O Mrs. Henley will entertain her married friends in compli- ment to Mrs. Fuller Hall of Maryland.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Dunn and Miss Dunn will give dancing party at the country club in compliment to Miss Pelzer Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Bussey have taken possession of their new residence at Nor wood Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
GAN YOU SPEAK SPANISH?

Spain's silvery tongue is supersedlng French to a noticeable degree in the favor of society girls Most of the young women of the current season, and In fact, for several seasons past speak Snanish excellently. They have not ac- ouired the true Madrid lisp, because that can be learned only in Hispaniolas capi- tai. but their accent would pass muster in Havana, Santiago, Mexico City or even Barcelona, and their grasp of the syntax is praiseworthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
WINTER TOURIST
Rates Via the Southern Railway.

Excursion tickets are now on sale by the Southern Railway to all the popular winter resorts of Florida.
 For folder entitled. "Winter Homes in the South" giving full information re- garding hotel rates; also for information regarding passenger rates and schedules. apply to J. II. HARRISON.
 District Passenger Agent. (Morris Hotel Bldg) 12-r-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
PoPE-DlNWIDDIE.

Mrs Gertrude Duncan Pope and Mir. James II. Dlnwiddie were married in the Little Church Around the Corner, New Yo7.-, last Saturday The groom lives in New York city. The bride is an Alabama woman. and is a sister of Prof. Cunninghams wife of this city. She has lived in New York. The wedding was d surprise to the friends of the bride and crrnnna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE. $40 Fer Foot-Pretty Elm st. corner. S35 Fer Foot-Highland ave- lots. s3250-Large lot; fronts East 10th, near K. SsJG0--6-room cottage; 1 blk. Five Points. S5O00--Large, nice home; 18th, near J. sl1 .000-Elegant S. Higld home; large lot. s6300-10-r res: cor. lot s. Highlands. sl400-Lot; cor. 11th ave. and 23d st. s1250-50x19O. opp. Fountain Hts. church. s75o-Rush ave. lot.
 s1000-Norwood Place lot. s6500-1O0x19O; Ave. r; rents S12O0 ss75O-2d ave. cor; pays s49 month. s5250- -25x1S2i2 1st ave, bet. 22d and 2Sd. slOO00-100x140; Sd ave cor. speculation. $e00G-25x14O; 2d ave, near 17th; pays S540 sf5. 000-Prominent business corner. s20.0O0-Choice farm 5 miles out.
 MCCONNELL 6 CARTWRIGHT, Phones 46. 22O N. Fist st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVE,
Beginning With the Newport Rich of
 Today

Cleveland Moffett in Success.
 A general impression of the cost and complexity of a quiet Newport estab- lishment may be obtained lay glancing over the following specimen pay roll:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

| Oldl.... ....s. ..ss.. -..'s..s. .No'u,uiu
 Three hundred thousand dollars a year, without counting gifts and charities doc tors and trained nurses, new horses and automobiles, new furniture and jewelry, pet dogs, with fur-trimmed coats talk ing dolls in lace dresses at $loo each and numberless other things. not to omit va rious folles. possibly gambling with thousands of dollars rislled by the wo- men at bridge and tens of thousands by the men at faro, roulet and baccarat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

bldi.s.. .SlJ,S SNh Nearly $25, GOO a year for help alone, and l am not speaking now oe the richest families, whose pay roll would be much larger Some famous chef. for instance like Joseph whom the Vanderbilts brought over would receive S10.0OO a year. And we know what steam yacht costs! And stud farm. So summing up the year for one of our milloraires, we may set down the main items thus:
 Yearly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

Best now on market! Less than act. uaI cost! Good property! Good Title! Close in! Reats welll
 s5sO0--Lot 100x14O feet; with houses: 8 on avenue renting to white people for $40 50 a month (worth $45) on alley renting to negroes for sl0 each, $40 per month. 25x10O feet left vacant for store. These are centrally located and close in. Owner offered 5000 for this 1o0x140 in 1908. when re-' Above price does not include street Improvements.
 H. R. DEHRB0RN X GO.
 REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL
 AGENTS, 1921 First Avenue. Ground Floor
 Call for MR. SORSBY,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

Foods Sarsaparilla ensures good diges- ticn and strength to the vital organs. Insist upon Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
PALMISTRY.

MADAME DEL RAY. scientific palmist, advises on love, family, business affairs. law suits, investments, lost articles, To- cates minerals, etc. furnishes accurate tips on cotton and stocks Also win ming horses at races. 20l2 Fourth ave-
 nue. 1-l3-1mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
WANTED.
sITuAIloNs WANTED.

WANTED@Position by ex6eSienced yo1ng ] lady stenographer. Address C. C., care
 Age-Herald. l-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
IS 'SlSSj' iSll|
BEST ROUTE TO MARDI GRAS

Tickets to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola will be sold March 1st to 9th inclusive, limited March 11th at rate of one fare plus % cents for round trip, account Mard Gras. Extensions and stop-overs can be obtained on Mardi Gras tielSets..
 WASHINGTON, D. C., c11 1n AND RETuRN..,. ... ........ SAhJU Tickets will be sold March 1st. 2nd and 3rd, account Presidential Inauguration, limited March Sth, with privilege of ex tension
 ONE WAY COLONIST TICKETS on sale February 21st and March 21st to points in Texas Colorado and Missouri at rate of one half the regular fare plus $2oo
 HOMESEEkERS TICKETS to points in the West will be on sale February 7th and 21st, at rate of one fare plus $20o for the round trip limited 2l days. For further information call or write,
 P. SID JONES, D. P. A.,
 R. c. PIERCE, C, P. A, Both phones S25 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

Running expenses of house in New
 port and New York, with wages
 and salaries to, say, 9 people,
 with food, wines, etc, but no spe-
 clal entertaining.... =. ...... ....s SO, COG Expenses of entertaining. brilliant
 balls, dinners. fetes, flowers, etc. 50.00O Steam yacht... .... .... ...... ...... 5O,OO0 Expenses of stable and stud farm,
 with wages of, say. 90 men........ 10000 Grounds. greenhouses. gardens.
 with wages of. say 20 men,. 20.0O0 Expenses of two other places, say
 at Palm Beach and in the Adlron-
 dacl1s... .... .... -. -. ........ 10000 Clothes for husband and wife.
 daughters and younger children. 2O,OOO Pocket money for husband and
 wife, daughters and younger chill
 dren... ... .... =. ..... ........ 5O.OOO Automobiles. .... ..... ........... 10000 Travelling expenses with private
 cars. special suits on steamers. at
 hotels, etc.,. ... .... .... ....... 10000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
PERSONAL.
BUSINESS CHANGES.
MONEY TO LEND.

 MONEY to loan on realty; lowest rates Wynn X. Walker. Jefferson County Bank Bldg. 2-2-7t MONEY to loan on real estate at lowest rate. Apply Alabama Trus- and Savings Company. 2026 Srd avenue, Massey buld- ing 10-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
LOST. SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST-Pafr skeleton eye glasses; heavy case; liberal reward for their return to Peerless W. R. Wikerson. 2-1-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

E T. Shaw & Sons, undcrtalSers, 312 North Twentieth street. Both phones. g.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13
COMMISSIONERS DOINGS.
Official Proceedings Of the October
Session of the Board of County
Commissioners.

The board met pursuant to law at 10
O'Clock a. A., October 9th, 1905. Pres
emit J. r. Shepherd, chairman, Frank
Wright and E NJ Alfred, commissioners.
and JAS. E. Hart. clerk. when the fol-
lowing proceedings we're had to wit:
The joint quarterly report of the
treasurer and auditor is hereby accepted.
The quarterly reports of D. G. Kunz
and J. E. Hart. probate judge and
auditor, respectively, are hereby &C
cepted.
The following bills allowed and war
rants ordered drawn on the Current
Expense Fund:
d G Kunz, salary for quarter :. 1925 90
Ell r Shepherd, salary. stamps. 1Sl 05
James z Hart, salary. 375 90
Elmira Kart, salary ......- IS 90
James e Hart, services, expen-
ses, etc. ..... .............. AZ oo
Pioneer Bindery and Printing
Co., hand cuffs, etc. -. 10 %
Pioneer Binding and Printing
Co. register of warrants and
abstract of expenditures -. SO %
P N Hemert, INDECENT. ........ IL 90
G Christopherson, INDECENT. ..... IL 90
Joseph Hebdon. INDECENT. -. 10 90
A E Thornock. care Of INDECENT Is 90
Reports of H. T. Oakley and Enock
Bagley, road overseers. are hereby ac-
cepted.
The following bills allowed and war
rants ordered drawn on the Road and
Bridge Fund:
Fl T Oakley labor, roadoverseer II so
Enock Bagley, labor as overseer "a 90
Official Bond of Ephraim Herzog,
road overseer is hereby accepted.
Ordered that this board do now adj
journ until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock a. IN.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13
JAPAN A FEW YEARS AGO.
Extract From Henry Grevilie's Diary
Is interesting READING.

In Henry Greville's diary is an in
teresting account of how Lord Elgin
carried gift of a steam yacht to the
emperor of Japan. This was many
years before the country was SO thor
oughly westernized as it is now. Gre
vile says: THE people seem to be
courteous and extremely clean, form
ing In this respect a remarkable con-
trast to the Chinese. They appear to
be droll mixture of high civilization
and primitive simplicity. AS a proof
or the former, the power of steam,
the electric telegraph. telescope, Their
mometers and barometers are known
and in use, while the latter is shown
oy ladies' being constantly seen tub
ping themselves at the doors of their
houses. The authorities, at first, re-
quested Elgin to retire, but on his re-
fusing and insisting ON carrying ON
TO Jeddo the steam yacht he was
charged to present to the emperor.
they acGuiesced with good grace
and showed him every respect and
concluded the treaty between Japan
and Great Britain without difficulty"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13
SECOND DAY.

The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment on October 10th. Present the same
as on yesterday, when the following
proceedings were had to-wit:
The following bills allowed and war
rants ordered drawn on the Current
Expense Fund:
r r Standard irrors certificate. 1872 90
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13
Disgruntled Editors.

It is to be expected that the demo-
cratic papers of the state would say
harsh things about the present state ad-
ministration, and it is the duty of the
republican papers to criticise the acts
of our state officers, where they deserve
criticism; but when republican editors
overstep the bounds of party lines
merely to crafty feeling of revenge
CAUSED by disappointment in not getting
an Office (which they were probably un-
fit for) their yaporings will avail but
little. Governor Gooding is apparently
the target at which two or three of these
papers are aiming. These editorial
writer's evidently overlook the fact that
the governor is but one member of the
land board and has but one vote. When
they criticise the governor they also
criticise majority of the board. The
present editor of the Avalanche was
not Gooding delegate at the Moscow
convention but was a Morrison dele
gate and did all in his power to renomi-
nate MI. Morrison. Yet large major
ity of the delegates said that Frank
Gooding was their choice and as re-
publican we submitted to the voice of
the majority, and thus far have found
no reason to criticise the actions of the
governor. The fact that the state land
board has seen fit to send men through
out the state to make selections of lands
that are not satisfactory to certain Sec
tons, is no reason why disgruntled edi-
tors should call the governor a CRATER.
The Avalanche ventures the assertion
that if it were possible for President
Roosevelt to become Governor of Idaho
that some of our esteemed contemDor-
aries would find fault with his admins
tration for the reason the Offices would
not go round.-Owyhee Avalanche.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13

Girls, If you want red lips, laughing
eyes, sweet breath and good looks use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. The
greatest beautifier known. 35 cts. Tea
or Tablet. Ask your Druggist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-10-13

Continued next week. }
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-10-04
A BANK.
Clever Crook Secures So 800 from
Gettysburg Institution.

a dispatch from Gettysburg announces
the arrest of h. V. Durham, alias +. ID.
Miles, of Miles City, Mont. on the
charge of victimizing the Stock Growers
Bank, of Gettysburg, to the extent Of
$500. The money was recovered and
returned to the bank.
The securing of the money was the re-
suit of one of the shrewdest schemes
ever attempted in the state. Durham
mad a confederate in the person of a tele-
graph operator, whom he picked up in
SIOUX Falls while the operator was out Of
employment. Durham represented him.
self as Il stock buyer and had the bank
telegraph his alleged Chicago bank as
to his financial standing. The confeder-
ate stationed himself five miles east Of
gettysburg, where he tapped the wire and
stopped the message sent to the Chicago
bank. After waiting about four hours
the operator again grounded the wire and
sent the reply, on which the money was
paid to Durham.
The confederate had previously given
away the scheme, and the arrest of Dun,
ham followed. He has been lodged in tie
gettysburg Jail pending his preliminary
hearing.