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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-27
Arkansas Rivers Are swoIIen.

Memphis, May 26-A Commercia-Ap- peal special from Newport, Ark, says that heavy rains have swollen the White and Black rivers to such an extent that thousands of acres of farm lands have been flooded, resulting in heavy damage to crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-27
Degrees Are. Conferred.

Wake Forest, N. C., May 26.-(SpeciaI) The board of trustees of Wake Forrest college have conferred the degree of doctor of laws on President T. J. Simmons of Shorter college. Rome. Ga, and Rev. J. w. Willard, Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-27
Another Ohio Bank Closes.

Washington, May 26.-The First Nation al bank of Barberton, O.. has been ordered closed by the comptroller of the cur rency on the ground that the bank is insolvent. The capital stock is S50,O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-27
Frost Does Damage In Germany.

Berlin, May 26.-There was frost in Germany Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the thermometer registering 6 to 8 de- grees below freezing The cold weather caused much damage to fruits and vines in the Mossele wine district.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
WEDS GIRL WHO SMILED
AS TRAIN CRUSHED FOOT
]. T. McCorkle, Hearing of Keystone Be
tTothed's Pluck, Insists on Imme-
diare Wedding.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 22.-After a post
pOnement caused by the bride losing
a foot under q railroad train. the we'd
ding Of Miss Lulu May Nesbit. of
PittsbrIrg. and James T. McCorkle, of
Pueblo, Col, took place here last
night
The wedding was originally set for
September On the night of August
I9 Miss Nesbit was struck by a freight
train. while waiting on a depot track
for local to her home in Oakdale, a
suburb. Her left ankle was crushed.
tSfnilingly she assured her parents
that the injury was not serious. In a
few hours, however. she was taken to
the hospital. where it was found ueces-
sary to amputate the foot and ankle
Mr.. McCorkle read the news in a
Pueblo paper. He Immediately wired
that the wedding must take place as
soon as Miss Nesbit recovered. and a
few hours later was on his way to hel
bedside
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
WILL VISIT SCENES
Of HIS BOYHOOD
Ninety-YeaT-Old Man Starts
on Long Trip Alone.
GOES BACK HOME TO DIXIE
Preston B. Leslie of Montana Was
Twice Elected Governor
of Kentucky.
GOES BACK HOME TO DIXIE

HELENA. Mon. Dec z2---As happy
in the thought that he was going to
visit sgain tho scenes OF his boyhood.
TnidGie-life and great political activity
as though he were lad with his first
pair o. red-top boots. Preston B. Leslie
departed tonight for Nashville. Tenn,
to visit his daughter for a short time.
after which ne will make tour of
Kentucky, including Louisville.
Despite the fact that he IS nearly
ninety years old. Mr.. Leslie was nnac-
companied on his journey, and upon his
return to Helena viii have embraced
more than 1000 miles or railroad travel.
Mr. Leslie enjoys the distinction OF
being one of the oldest If not the Oldest,
practicing lawyers i'm the United States
He is as active and alert as an ordinary
man of half his age. He also has the
distinction of having been governor OF
two sovereign States of the Unton-Ken-
tucky. where he was twice elected, and
Montana. whose chief executive he was
appointed by President Cleveland during
his first administration.
During the second Cleveland admin
istration he served as United States
district attorney for Montana.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
SULTAN OF SUlU APPEARS
LECTURE BY MINT0SH

Burr Mcintosh yesterday afternoon
gave his second lecture on Secretary
Taft's trip to the Orient. The National
Theater held another fashionable audi
ence.
Mr.. Mcintosh covered an entirely diff
ferent field in this lecture. and showed
several views of the Sultan OF Suiu.
whose remarkable proposal Of marriag ge
to Miss Roosevelt was so diplomatically
turned aside by the Presidents daugh-
ter The lecturer took his audience
through MindanaO. where he showed
them a lake $500 above the sea level
and several camps of United States
troops. Canton. Pekin. HOngkOng. and
Shanghai were also visited.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
NAVAL OFFICERS VISIT
BETHLEHEM STEEL WORKS

A board Of naval officers yesterday
visited the plant of the Bethlehem Steel
Company. at South Bethlehem. Pa, un-
der the escort OF Charles NJ. Schwab, the
company's president.
The visit was made to examine and re-
port upon improvements in ordnance ma
terial developed by the Bethlehem com
pany. The board is composed of Lieu
tenant Commanders Diffenbauch. BriS-
tol. Hayward, and Lattimer. and Lieu
tenant Holden. At Philadelphia the
party was Joined by Mr.. SChwab
After an inspection Of the works. the
party went To the proving grounds al
RedingtOn, where they Witnessed tbt
firing test or guns and mounts.
Members of the board returned e
Washington this morning. The officers
are pleased with the results OF the trip
particularly the demonstrations at tn,
proving grounds.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
WIFE WOOED WITH ODE
MUST SUPPORT POET
Mrs. Hintz Divorced Husband Soon
but Had Agreed to Give Him
Half of Her Wealth.

CHICAGO. Dec. 22-Adolph Hintz
basement poet and philosopher. won
bis fight for possession OF part o.
his wifes property. when Judge Gary
decided ne was entitled 10 a half inter
est in his divorced wife's $4,000 home
Hintz. an eccentric character. won his
wife. a wealthy widow. through an ode
he composed. Hintzs poem recited his
alleged qualities. and called upon women
to avail themselves of a bargain hus.
bard.
Shortly after his wedding. however. di-
vorce proceedings were brought by Mrs.
IIintz. IL was related that the wife.
assisted by her daughter. threw Hintz
into bath tub and forced him 10 submit
to A thorough steaming
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
GAllINGER WILL SPEND
CHRISTMAS IN FLORIDA

Senator and Mrs Jacob Fl. GaIlinger
will spent the holidays at Jacksonville.
Fla. as guests of Senator and Mrs.
James p. Taiiafero. The Senators and
their wives left Washington this morn
ing for the South. They will return
TO the Capital en- January 3.
Other Senators who will Christmas
out of the city are Senator'S S. NJ. Cul-
lom and A. J. Hopkins. of Illinois; Al
bert J. Beveridge, Of Indiana; William
b Allison Of Iowa Chester I. Long of
Kansas. John W. Daniel of Virginia,
Isidor Rayner and Arthur p. German
of Maryland, Thomas {. Platt and
Chauncey NJ. Depew of New York, and
James b Frazier Of Tennessee.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

il it didn't please them they withheld
confirmat tions. Congressman sank into
insignificance in the comparison.
And then came the necessary revul-
sion against this condition. The people
became suspicious of the Senate and the
TSSuse leaders. Roosevelt became Presi-
oent by accident. but with a great pop-
ular backing.
The powers of Congress set about To
defeat him for the nomination in his
own right.
They failed
Roosevelt is President despite the bit
ter opposition of the Senate's utmost
power His policies are not those OF
the Senate. His recommendations are
not pleasing to those side-partners OF
the Senate. the great corporate Inter
eStS.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
KEEPER OF TOILGhTE
SLAIN NEAR BAL LTIHORE
Unknown Man Murdered Frederick
Reinhsrt After Struggle, Supposedly
With Motive of Robbery.

BAT.TIMCr,E. Dec. - Frederick T.
Reinhart toliCate keeper Oh the Du-
laney turnpike. about two miles srpu
Towson. was murdered carly this mora
ing TIe VS. shot by some unkncvu
person. whu escaped
Tn to this time the county authorities
have no clue 10 the perpetratoT Of the
crime Tho motive is supposed TO have
been robbery. as there were signs Of
terrible struggle
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
HOME OF 'CUROY
DECIDED TO WIFE
All MOrriStOWn Holdings
Turned Over.
HIS SON HAS QUIT THE STATE
Attempt to Conceal Transfer Of Resi-
dences in Jersey of Deposed
Insurance King Fails.

MORRISTOWN. y. J., Dec. e.
Deeds have been placed on record in
the Morris county clerks office trans
erring all the real estate in this city
and Morris Plains of Richard a. Nc
Curdy, the former president of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company who was
forced out by the scandal. to his wife,
Sarah r. McCurdy. Every effort was
made to conceal the transfer.
Since the signing of the deeds on
Monday his son. Robert II. McCurdy.
has vacated his Morris Plains residence
and gone to New York.
Mr. McCurdy owned nearly 81 .O00, ,00C
worth Of property in Morristown and
Morris Plains. The property was deed
ed 10 Robert u. McCurdy and from
him 10 his mother.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
VETERAN PROOFREADER
GETS PENSION FOR LIFE
Retired on Full Pay After Seventy
Years Service by Louisville
Courier Journal.

LOUISVILLE, Dee. 22-Raymond
Lynch. known as Judge Lynch. vet
Gran proofreader of the CourierJournal.
has been retired by that paper on a PEN
sion for life at full pay.
Mr.. Lynch was born In Louisville In
1924 and in 1896 was apprenticed to the
louisville journal. With one or two
slight Interruptions he continued in the
newspaper business, going with the
Courier-Journal when it absorbed the
Journal and the Democrat in 1865.
On January y next. he would have
served exactly seventy years. He has
proba bly, been a proofrea der longer than
any man living, and is still mentally
active.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
To Trim Caesar.

And coincident with this shearing of
the locks of the Senatorial Samson il.
the national realm. has been noted a
disposition of the people in the States
likewise to trim the powers OF this our
Caesar. The machines. once so re-
sponsive to suggestion from Washing
ton. have been Overthrown State by
State. La Toilette Cummins Deneen.
Folk, Hanly. Pattison, johnson. and
so on-you can almost call the roll OF
governors and find il list of men who
have been nominated and elected as a
protest more or less direct. more or
less conscious. against domination from
! Washington. against the obligarchic
| tendency of the government.
IT is easy enough. then. in view OF
/ this analysis of the political develop
| ments of series of decades to under
stand the attitude of the rulers I'm Con
| gress toward the administration. They
see their power at the White House
gone. end their prestige at home ruined
They are not permitted any longer to
J govern the nation with their right
! hands and the States with their left
In the mood OF pique which was
/ brought about by a growing realization
| OF this condition. the present Congress
met. II set about looking for weak
places in the Presidential armor in, hope
! of breaking down the President witt
the people, and on the ruins of hi.
| popularity restoring somewhat its owI
| influence
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
REFORM SCHOOL INMATES
HAD MARROW ESCAPE

That no loss of life attended the Re
cent fire at the Reform School is. ac-
cording to a statement by Fire Chief
Belt. due to the fact that the fire did
not originate IN the basement. Had It
started at this point. the chief adds,
few among the inmates would have
survived
The cause Of the fire, Chief Belt says,
he has been unable to trace. After a
thorough examination of the buildings
he estimates the total loss at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
ENGLISH FlNANCIER
SENT TO PRISON

LONDON, Dec. 2I-Hugh Watt. finan-
cler and former member of parliament.
was today found guilty on the charge
OF Offering To bribe a private detective
named Marshall TO murder Watts
former wife. Julia Watt, and Sir ReSi-
nald Beauchamp. whose divorced wife
is now Watts wife. Watt was SEN
fenced to five years Imprisonment.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
THANKS TO NATURE.

1t was nature that cleaned the streets
not the local authorities.
ID. J. KAUFMAN.
December %, 1905.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
]. Bucklin Bishop Horror.

This is the meaning of the immense
concern about the canal administration:
it is the explanation of the horror over
Joseph Bucklin Bishop. $4,000 press
agent Of the commission; it is the
real occasion for the policy OF time
killing obstruction OF a rate-reglllation
policy that has the people almost
solidly back of it; IL is the reason for
the effort to repeal the Cuban reci-
! procity law and abrogate the treaty
with Cuba; it makes plain the antagon-
| ism to every move. such the proposal
| of easier trade relations with the Philip
pines. that suggests interference with
/ the high tariff; il accounts for the Con-
gressionaI terror at the suggestion that
postofice appointments be put on a
/ taken from Representatives and Sena-
1 tors: il points the true reason for the
topposition to civil service reform.
| 4 succession of such Presidents as
| Roosevelt might swing the pendulum
| TOO far I'm the other direction. Congress
! thinks one Of the kind is rather over
! doing the thing. But at any rate. II is
plain enough that the bitter antagonism
! 1betw ween President and Congress today
and he would be a courageous disputant
/ who would undertake to deny that such
( veIopmenu OF the conditions here out
| lined.
| secretary Taft is esteemed follower
! Of the President. "A possible President
| u-bo IN that office, would continue the
! Roosevelt attitude. And so he VII
| come In for such trouble as Congress
/ can conveniently make him.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
BICYCLE, CANDY, AND
NEWSPAPER MAN

c r Hunter. the bicycle man." of
113 Pennsylvania avenue. carries a side
line of candy. making one-dollar hye-
pound holiday boxes his speciality, and
this season he reports the sale Of l7.0o9
Of them.
Mr.. Hunter has recently bought 2
weekly newspaper. which he will run
i'm conjunction with his other enterprises.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10
The Lieu Land Graft.

Dispatches from Washington of Sat-
hrday last contained, just in corner,
AN item that most passed, but few
noticed. In its closing hours a bill for
bidding exchange of lands within for
est reserve limits for timber lands else
where open for purchase, by placing
scrip on the latter, was stated to have
passed the House and thereby to have
become law. Good news, if true, even
though the best Of the cake has been
stolen before the cupboard is locked
IL is pity that the first effort to do
something to remedy the crying evils
OF the public land laws was so late and
so small.-Oregonian.
Through the lieu land law the big
timber thief operated unmolested
The Oregon land frauds which are be-
ing investigated are trifles in compari.
son with the shady transactions of some
OF the scrippers, but OF course Hitch.
cock and Heney didn know anything
about it,.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10
Champion Liniment for Rheu
matism.

Chas. Drake a mail carrier at Chap.
inville, Conn, says: "Chamberlain' s
Pain Balm is the champion of all lini-
ments. The past year | was troubled a
great deal with rheumatism in my
shoulder. After trying several cures
the storekeeper here recommended this
remedy and it completely cured me-"
There is no use of anyone suffering
from that painful ailment when this
liniment can be obtained for small
sum. One application gives prompt
relief and its continued use for a short
time will produce a permanent cure.
For sale by o. o. Krogstad.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

The Grand Army Post of hillsboro
has jumped onto Senator Fulton with
all Its feet, through the medium of res
ointion, for turning down comrade
who has been postmaster of that place
and was an applicant for reappointment.
The veteran, it is reported, was backed
by large petition of the most influen-
tial patrons of the office, while the
"pull" of the gentleman recommended
10y Senator Fulton seems to be more or
less secret. Senator Fulton hasn't
been indicted, but he certainly has
troubles Of his own
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

The people of California are crying
out against the large number of Jap
anese who are making that state the
scene of their industrial operations, to
the detriment of the native born toiler.
While they are progressive race and
entitled to considerable respect, it is
possible to have too much Jap. We
believe Russia will endorse this view of
the situation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10
Cautious.

"Leonidas!" exclaimed Mr.. Meekton's
wife on his return from journey. 81
am at loss to understand your con-
duct when we parted. l said goodby to
you"
Eyes, Henrietta"
"Why didn't you say goodby in re-
sponsor"
II was just about to do so. Henrietta,
but l checked myself. l was afraid
you would accuse me of trying to have
the last word again"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

The hard drubbing which the Japs
have been handing the Russians during
the past week is reviving peace talk.
Ii the war doesn't end soon Japan will
run ont of fighting men.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

Bully for Indiana! After June l it
will be unlawful for cigarette to be
caught running at large in the state.
That seems to be genuine knockout
Hoosierdom does things while other
states are scratching their heads and
looking wise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

Every part of Oregon reports large
numbers of homeseekers. The unusu.
ally severe winter in the East caused
many to get in hurry. They couldn't
even wait for the opening of the Lewis
and Clark Fair.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

According to statistics, each member
of the Oregon House used niue towels
day during the session. 1t is whis-
rered that it required about six to
reach around some of the solons' heads
early III the morning. Nothing is said
about an abnormal soap bill.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

In forming his new cabinet, which
is his old one with but one exception,
President Roosevelt retained Ethan
Allen Hitchcock of Missouri as Secre-
tary of the Interior. 1t was then that
Hope withering, fled and Mercy
sighed, 'Farewellr'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

The per cent land sales fund, which
was distributed among the several
counties of Oregon Monday for public
roads and internal improvements,
amounted to S64, ,562.24, against $9O,-
1924 last year. OF this amount Lin
coin county receives S67513.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

Mrs. Rusher-Has Mr.. Goldcoin, with
whom you have been dancing all the
evening, at last declared his intentions.
Mabel? Mabel-Yes. aunt. Mrs. Rush
er-I am so glad! And what did he
say? Mabel-He declared he would
never marry.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

EX-United States Senator Frank
Cannon OF Utah has been fred from
the Mormon church. This is what he
gets for being Cannon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

A bill providing for a local option
law similar to Oregon's was defeated in
the Washington Legislature. We sup
pose this is to be regarded as an insult.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

Sad bs VIII be received 2 O'clock of
which they listed be schedule and must enclosed
sealed envelopes directed Knott Superintendent si Oregon
bids should
OF The lands which the bids relate but
Tue GATE upon winch the Did to be opened
Sup and Special Disbusng Agent Slez Agency Oregon
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10

In his suit for divorce Buffalo Bill of
Nebraska charges that his wife poisoned
one of his best dogs. If Bill can prove
that, he should not only get Divorce,
but alimony
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-10
Official County Paper.

New York Cityites are in luck just
now, being able to purchase the best
Oregon apples for only 70 cents per
dozen.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
Our Local Crist

day.
The bell of the bell-cow is no longer
heard oft in the Silly night.
Work on the grading of Burlington
street does not seem to push along as
rapidly as contemplated.
Rev. A. l.. Beller will occupy the
pulpit at the Evangelical church next
sunday evening at eight O'Clock.
Before Judge Hanks yesterday the case
against Harry Osburn, as mentioned
elsewhere in this issue, was dismissed.
The ST. Johns Pharmacy has change
OF al this week, and is strongly urging
the disintection project which was com.
menced last week by this paper. Good.
Correspondents are urged to write
upon one side of the paper only; also
urged to write, or even print, all proper
names which may occur in the manu-
script.
The ST. Johns Sash and Door Company
Is building warehouse at the rear of the
lots recently purchased by A. ID. Mac
Donald. The warehouse will be ,oxIS
with ten-foot posts.
The new aonr mill proposition is an
assured fact. Minneapolis parties will
back Joseph Gill, OF that city, in a flour
ing mill of s,ooo barrel capacity, and the
site hat already been secured.
That chamber set at the St. Johns
Bazar is dandy and only SC a chance.
George G. Goold, of Potter & Coold,
who underwent an operation at ST.
Vineents Hospital two weeks ago for
Is home again. He Is very
much improved and expects to soon be
back In the store.
Regular services will he held at the
congregational tabernacle Sunday morn.
Ing and evening. In the morning at
eleven o'clock Rev. Upshaw will speak
On =" The Test Of Life; In the evening
At eight O'Clock the subject will be
Refugees Of Lies" The subject for
wednesday evening prayer meeting will
be The Dispensation Of Grace" All
IRE cordially invited to these services. !
Take your Bibles.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04

Keep Your Eye On St. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
Airslip Came.

Just before seven O'Clock last
evening the airship Angelus. carry
ing Leonard Beachy, hovered over
this city, with its engine disabled
Prior to this the monster manou-
vered in fine shape in plain view Of
a couple of thousand spectators,
Willing hands towed tine machine,
still aloft. to the new dock where
the launch Fox towed her TO
Portland. Another ascension will
be made tomorrow afternoon.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
A Pleasant Surprise.

Mrs. c. II. Thayer was pleasant,
iy surprised last Thnrday evening
at the home Of George Hall, when
the members of the Evangelical
choir came in for a short time 10
bid her goodbye, as she is going to
Hamilton. Montana, for a two
months visit with relatives aud
friends.
A very pleasant evening was
spent playing finch and pit. Cake
and lemonade were served, and the
guests departed wishing Mrs.
Thayer a very pleasant vacation.
Mrs. Thayer has been the organist
at the church for long time.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
A PassibIe Chance.

Since the birth of her babe
couple of months since Mrs. /. N.
Suitter has been seriously i'll. as has
has also been the babe. For more
than week both have been lying
at the door OF death, with almost
no hope of recovery. As we 90 to
press both are resting a bit more
comfortably.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
OSCAR DsvAUL, N. .

Once hours. $40 "a a NJ, tosp
Once Phone, Scott 100
Residence Phone. Union ssoI.
once in University Park Drug store.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-08-04
Mail Schedule

Mail arrives at St. Johns at 7:45 a. m,
and i:Is p. m.
Leaves at 1915 a. m, aud 4:5o p. m.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

Ernest Trocton. writer Of serial
stories. told OF the young lady amateur
who CHANGED TO get an unfinished story
accepted by weekly paper for imme'
date publication. Months passed. and
the thing went on. A desperate editor
wrote letter after letter lmploring her
TO wind up. Tho unhappy girl wrote
despaigingly that she couldn't stop II.
the olongating thing had wound round
her as the sca.serpent wound about
LAGOON. Finally tho editor himself
chopped on the story Mr. Trooton
said Il have myself kept weekly
serial bowling for over six months. but
can name you genius who has done
the trick for over three ycara."