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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
ATTRACTIONS OF STAGE
TO WOMAN OF WEALTH
BY AMELIA BINGHAM.

- ANDIDLY, I cannot see what at
traction a stage life can hold for
the woman of leisure and inde-
pendence, when we take into considera-
ton the strenuous life of unretiring study
that is demanded Of ore who hopes to sue
coed in the profession.
At the same tme see no reason why
the possession Of wealth should prove an
obstacle to any woman who is willing
to give her undivided interest and at
tention to art, be 1t painting, sculpture,
music, acting or any other.
No woman should lead an idle life. If
she possesses marked ability in any direc-
ton 1t is her duty to use that ability to-
ward her own betterment and that her
fellow men and women, and the pres
ence of wealth makes no difference in
this rule.
Would it not be absurd to suggest that
q great painter should cease to pursue mis-
art because he had made sufficient money
to be able to do so? He may not feel the
necessity of pursuing it, but we, his con-
temporares, need his work, and we there
fore cannot do without him.
uO tluc lloL uOtS iiOl COuSluCI nlo
art from a mercenary standpoint; he
loves his art he lives for it and works
for it; it is part of his existence, and
though he must have money for his COM
pleted forms in order to continue its pray-
tice, this monetary consideration forms
one Of the least weighty among his
thoughts in connection with that art
Money, for it's own sake, is not worth
the time and energy that is absolutely
necessary for its requirement. | like to
have money because it enables me 10
have a home to my liking; it enables me
to surround myself with pictures an /
sculptures and other works of art in
which l take pleasure; it enables me 10
have around me the friends love to sec
there ard it gives me the opportunity of
contributing to charitable objects il
which 1 take an interest.
The wealthy woman has all these pleas
ures and more; but 1 say again, that
Is no reason why she should not devote
her energies to hstronic art, provided
she has ability.
This very ability, moreover, is the only
real attraction that she can possibly nave
toward a stage life. The young aspirant
to the stage has but little idea If any, of
the hard work that will be her lot If
she Is ever to meet with success or ever
to derive any real pleasure from the result
of her own efforts. If she does not pos
sess the physical, mental and moral std
nina to carry her through the necessarily
protracted efforts which will be requii ed
of her in order to attain any degree of
success, she will soon tire Of the effort
and relinquish it in disgust.
Many women think that they possess the
necessary qualifications for successful
stage career; but it more often turns out
that they are affected with an infatua-
ton for what they consider the glitter and
glamour of the stage With what intense
relief any star actress retires from the
theatre to the peaceful rest and quiet OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
Economy In Dreas

Now and then the most saving and self
sacrificing woman rebels against her own
excess of virtue and has a really hand
some gown. The great danger she then
confronts Is an extravaganza worse than
spending too much money-that is. the
getting of a gown so sumptuous that
she is afraid to put it on. Something
handsome that is at the same time SER
viceable and economical, Is a velvet gown.
The form is especially we'll suited to the
American type, long of limb and free OF
movement. Prnne is the color selected;
ashes of-roses is also good Provide for
two waists, thus making the one costume
a complete equipment for all dress occa-
sions clever device sto have the tor
section of the skirt forming the belt made
separate. This can then be removed with
the bodice adapted to outdoor wear and
for evening wear, with the evening bodice,
one dons a velvet glrdle, thus quite chan
ging the appearance of the skirt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
BACK TO RUSSIA.
Changes Which Struck Visitor After
Eight Years Absence.

An Americanized Russian Jew re.
Gently went back to his native country
! on business trip. 1t was eight years
since his previous visit.
Every other person | met, he writes
in the Christian City, was either mill
tary man or wore some uniform but
the ones that puzzled me were those
that had carbon guns slung over their
backs. To my surprise, they were COM
mon policemen, i'll fed, understood and
poorly clad individuals, but with two
revolvers on either side, sabre dangling
| on the left side ON a strap, and loaded
=, gun on the back. could feel the pulse
of the people at the sight of these
walking arsenals.
Holding fast to my drosky, which
threatened every second to land its
occupants on the ugly looking cobble-
stones, could not help noticing things
| never saw here before, namely, bare
footed ragged newsbOys hawking their
wares. | stopped my isvoschik (driver)
in the middle of the street and hailed
newsboy; | was in an instant sur
rounded by several and offered eight
different papers at once.
When / was here last there was but
one official paper. Now they print
here eight papers daily and there is no
end to new ones since last year, when
the Gar issued his. manifesto abolish
ing all restrictions of the press.
The most troublesome and distress
ing element at present in Russia is the
pestilential anarchist; he is as a rule
Jew of low and selfish motives, using
the troubled waters to fish in for his
own gain.
These scavengers usually go In
groups of three; two enter the home of
a small well-to-do citizen, put two re-
volvers on the table and demand
money for powder, dynamite or arms
the third stands guard at the door.
Every refusal is met with death.
The victims are terror-stricken and
never divulge the names or give any
description to the police for fear of be-
ing killed. The police are towards and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

I her home is only known to those who
have experienced it.
| OF course the woman who enters upon
| stage career endowed with the quail
ties of ability and perseverance, and vino
has wealth in addition, has a very en-
vabe start; but | cannot see what at
traction or inducement the stage can Oh
fer to a woman whose only qualification is
wealth. She may get small parts, partly
as an inducement and partly because her
| salary is of no consequence; but it is
quite unnecessary for me to point out
how far such a career falls short of any
thing approaching what can be termed n
successful one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

Mems and Women's Raincoats-i
this group you will find all new style
in an unlimited variety of patterns an
shades. Usually sold all over town TO
s s ss;, ta S'' week 'Sss''' price $50
only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

largely in calls in the London market,
extending over the end of the year. This
is very popular method of speculation
among the big operators. The English
speculartors usually buy calls on stock
as an insurance against a short position
in the market, and buy puts as an insur-
9nce on long stock. The plunging Wall
street Spectator, however, uses the Lon
don option as an Independent speculation.
If he thinks that Steel common Is going
to have a big rise during the course of
three or four months. he buys calls on
the stock in London. This helps the
market here because the London seller
of calls almost invariably goes into the
market and buys half the stock against
the call One of the biggest coups made
in this market in a quiet way was sew
eral years ago, when John W. Gates
bought calls in London on 80 900 shares
of Union Pacific, and cleaned up between
100000 and $1,000 600. Some of the big
operators in New York have accumulated
a big line of London calls on Steel COM
mon and the Hartman Pacilics. There is
a large bull account in Steel common, and
some pretty big people are looking to see
il sell Is or % points higher They must
base their position on the expectation of
an increase in the dividend rate. As a ,
high enough now. If 1t is going TO pay
per cent, GO might be a reasonable fig
ure for 1t.
Wall street is all stirred up over the
boom in mining shares on the curb. New
mines are coming out almost every day,
and every Tom, Dick and Harry is MAX
ing a fortune, or expecting to. The enor-
nous rise in Nipissing, the Cobalt bon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

ANA. has stirred up the mining promo
ters, and they are bringing their wares
to Wall street as fast as the trains will
carry them. 1t is, no doubt. true, that
Wall street has not given the encourage
ment to mining that the industry de-
serves. 1t Is just beginning to realize
this. with the result that 1t is irving
to make up in one year for its omissions
of the past twenty. This mining boom
will no doubt, collapse just as others
have. but 1t will attract capital to many
worthy ventures. and, no doubt, make
fortunes for MANY people
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
TO CONTRACTORS:

Bids will be received until
November 20 for grading one
mile railroad near Booker City.
For particulars apply Room
$50, Woodward Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

Mems and Women's Cravenette-
This group represents the best there /
in style and make. Of the best i'm
ported materials and ma big assert
ment to insure satisfactory selections
$500 is the price others sell them Al
Our special figure for ~ 1r
this week ~ Al
only. 80. -. -. ........
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20

have returned from Idaho, where they
have been filing on land near Cam
bridge. Z
A number OF Adams people expect
to go to Pendleton next Sunday to
take in the ball game between Spo-
kane and the Yellow Kids.
Henry Boyne is again behind the
counters at the store after being in
Idaho for some weeks on business.
Miss Mary Darr. who has been
teaching school in the vicinity Of Cold
Springs, has returned home.
Miss Pauline Adams, of Walla
walla, has been visiting relatives here
for a few days.
Fred Blake Is able to be at work
again, after being i'll for 10 days.
w. w. Richardson, of Pomeroy, a
well known wheatgrower of that sec
ton, was in Adams the first OF the
week and went to Helix with his
brother Harvey Richardson to visit
relatives.
Mrs. Price and Grace Blake were
in Athena last Saturday on shop
ping expedition.
NJ. A. Gillis is stili shipping In lum.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
Human Blood Marks.

A tale of horror was told by mark
of human blood in the home of ]. w.
Williams, we'll known merchant OF
Bac, Ky. He writes: Twenty years
ago I had severe hemorrhages of the
lungs, and was near death when I be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery.
It completely cured me and I have re-
mained we'll ever since" 1t cures
hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled
colds and bronchitis. and is the only
known cure for weak lungs. Every
bottle guaranteed by Tallman & Co.,
and the Pendleton Drug Co., drug
gists. soc and s1.00. Trial bottle
free
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20

ber for his new lumber yard at this
place. HlU
w. o. Ried and Beda Carlstrom
and Mrs. Mcintyre and daughter were
in Athena last Saturday.
Earl Spencer, Henry Brewster, Ed
Whitley and DIR. Todd and wife were
among those from here who went to
walla Walia to attend the ball game
last Sunday.
Mrs. G. M. Morrison and her moth
er. Mrs B. A. Marquis. went to PEN
dleton Wednesday and returned In
the evening.
Harvey Richardson went to Pendle-
ton last evening. where he met his
mother and father, who came in from
Helix, 10 take the train for their
home in Canada after spending the
winter with relatives in this vicinity
and at Pomeroy, Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
PARTISANISM CHARGED.
South Carolina Congressman Says the
Northern States Are More Favored.

Congressman Asbury F. Lever of
South Carolina. scores the postoffice
department for partisanism in the
distribution of rural mail routes. In
a speech in congress this week he
said:
In the 12 so-called southern states,
with a population of 21,71S,00 in
round numbers, there were in oper-
alton on January .. 1906, $685. rural
mail routes, while in the four states
of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas,
with a population of 11,0SS,O0O, in
round numbers, there were in opera
ton on the same date, $50.
These four states, with only half
the population, have as many routes
in operation as all of the southern
states combined. In the south there
is rural route in operation for every
$500 of its population, while in the
four states mentioned there is a route
in operation for every 400 of popula-
ton. The state of Kansas, as rock
ribbed and everlasting in her republi-
canism as South Carolina is in her
democracy, and with a population OF
only 10000 more than South Caro-
lima, had in operation 1856 routes, as
against 532 for South Carolina-a
difference of over 1000 routes in favor
of republican Kansas.
In South Carolina there is only one
rural route for every $500 of popula-
ton, while the unit of population for
rural service in Kansas is only $50
and the density of population OF
South Carolina is greater. by far, thar
that of Kansas. Republican Okla
homa, with population of only $685.
900. has in operation 594 routes-6:
routes more than in my own state Of
South Carolina with population
four times as great.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
for Pendleton People 10 Neglect

Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
for Pendleton People 10 Neglect.
The great danger Of kidney trou-
bles is that they get firm hold be-
fore the sufferer recognizes them.
Health Is gradually undermined.
Backache, headache, nervousness,
lameness, soreness, lumbago, urinary
troubles, dropsy. diabetes and Bright's
disease follow in merciless succession.
Don't neglect your kidneys. Cure the
kidneys with the certain and safe
remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills, which
has cured people right here in Pen
dleton.
Mrs. E. ]. Meiners, Of 521 Lewis
street, Pendleton, Ore., says: 1--WE
have used Doan's Kidney Pills in our
family for several years. About two
years ago a cold settled in my kidneys
and back and caused a good deal of
pain and backache. as well as annoy
ance from the kidney secretions. Ny
back and loins were lame and sore,
companied by sharp twinges of pain.
At this time Doan's Kidney Pills were
recommended to me and I began
using them. They brought relief at
once and banished the entire trouble.
Since then when I have caught cold
1 have felt a slight recurrence, but
the use of Doan's Kidney Pills has re-
moved the annoyance promptly. We
wouldn't be without this remedy In
the home for anything. knowing 1t tc
be one that has genuine merit"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ant
take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
Hand Burned BY Alcohol.

While in a scuffle the other day j.
L. Ross got his hand hurt and to take
the soreness out tied it up with cloth
and saturated the cloth with alcohol.
He thoughtlessly struck a match
when the flame set the alcohol 10
burning. Before the cloth could be
removed the whole back of his hand
and fingers were badly burned, being
one solid blister and causing him ter
rible pain.-Arlington Record
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20

Adams, April 20.-C. S. Ferguson,
postmaster at this place, states that
he was in Placer county, California,
about 200 miles from Frisco in 1854,
when one of the first earthquakes
known in California, struck that re-
gion. He says that 1t happened at
this season of the year at near the
same date, when the country was first
being settled and very little damage
was done. At that time nothing was
shipped out of California but gold,
and very little was shipped into the
country. The next one occurred in
1868.
Runaways.
MrG. Pierce. who was in the city
the early part of the week. met with
an accident near Eastland, where her
horse became frightened at an auto
mobile. The horse ran and she was
thrown out of the buggy and consider
ably bruised.
Mrs. Ed Redford, who lives neal
the city, was driving from Pendleton
few days ago, when her horse be-
came frightened, throwing her to the
ground. She was found unconscious
but was soon restored by the aid OF
the city physician, DIR. Todd.
New Buggy.
DR.. Fred Lieuallen, the Helix ply
sician, has received a handsome rub.
ber-tired buggy which he has taker
from here to Helix to use in his prac-
tlce there.
The Easter exercises at the Metho-
dist church last Sunday were well at
tended last Sunday and were very wei
carried out.
Mrs. ]. H. Ferguson, of Pendleton
has been the guest of Mrs. John Gies'
in the city for few days.
Miss Winnie Giess returned to Wallt
Walla last night to resume her studies
at Whitman college, after spending
her Easter vacation at home.
John Baker and Mrs. Carpente
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
Boise Has an Experimental Farm.

The dry farming committee of the
Board of Trade has appointed Mr..
Fred La Pash to manage the expert
ment farm which the committee will
work this season under the direction
of DR.. Cooke.
The farm will be seeded to several
varieties Of small grains, vegetables
and forage crops, particularly dry land
alfalfa.
The committee has no more seed
on hand for distribution to ranchmen
throughout the county, but has ar
ranged to fill all orders that may be
sent in.-Boise Capital News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
BRIEF NOTES MILTON AFFAIRS.
A Wedding, Meeting of Attorneys and
Sale of Bankrupt Stock.

Milton, April 20.-A quiet but
happy wedding took place Sunday at
the home of Mrs. William Vedder, six
miles west of Milton, when Mr..
Thomas Owens was united in mar
riage to Miss Cora Vedder. The
groom is the only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Owens, who now reside near Helix.
Water Suit.
A meeting of all the attorneys of all
parties interested in the Peacock Mill
ccmpany's water suit will be held in
Pendleton Monday next, at which
time motion will be made to set a
date for the hearing of the case.
Bee Hive Stock.
The sealed bids for the Bee Hive
bankrupt stock was opened Tuesday,
six bids being received. Henry Bur-
ton, of Portland, whose bid was 81 "
per cent Of the invoice price, received
the stock. It is understood that Mr..
Burton will open the store and con-
duct a general merchandise store.
The invoice price of the stock was
s10,904.45.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
ATHENA BREV|T|Es.
TWO GREAT GAMES OF
BASEBALL SCHEDULED

Great Interest Is Shown I'm the Result
OF the Primarics-North and South
Athena the Only Democratic Pre-
cincts in the County-Hands Severe
ly Burned by Gasoline-Death of A.
c. Russell at Portland-Rev. ELLIS
and Wife Visiting I'm Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20

The Yakima Valley Medical asso-
citation, recently revived, elected the
following officers last night: Presi-
dent, DR.. Fletcher; vice-preadent, DR..
Frank; secretary, DR.. Hilton; treasur-
er, DR.. Dulin; board of censors, DR..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20
ADAMS HAPPENINGS.
FERGUSON WITNESSED
EARTHQUAKE OF 1854.

Two Ladies We're in Serious Runa-
ways-Resumed Her Studies at
Whitman College-Fred Blake Has
Recovered From Illness-Bringing
In Stock for New Lumber Yard
Returned to Canada After a Pro-
tracted Visit-Returned From
Idaho, Where They Filed on Land.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-20

Athena, April 20.-The Yellow Kids
and the Spokane league team will
cross bats at Athena Saturday, and
Sunday they will meet on the Pendle-
ton diamond. Two first-class games
are expected between these two ia
nous teams. A large crowd is ex-
pected in Athena Saturday, and
hundreds will attend the game at PEN
dleton Sunday. Bruce Wallace, the
druggist in this city, has been elected
manager of the yellow Kid team.
Primary Today.
Considerable interest Is being shown
in the primary at this place today.
The registration books show that
North and South Athena are the only
precincts i'm Umatilla county with
democratic majorities. There is no
opposition to the democratic candi-
dates, but an interesting fight is eX-
pected on the republican side.
A number of Athena people are very
much worried over the terrible catas-
trophe which has befallen the people
of San Francisco and vicinity, a num-
ber of people here having relatives
there.
w. L. E. Payson, formerly of this
city, passed through yesterday in an
| automobile selling the Walla Walla
Union, which paper was sold between
| Walla Walla and Pendleton on ac,
| count of the San Francisco disaster.
Charles Gay. who runs a confection-
| cry store in this city. had his two
hands severely burned Tuesday even
| ing by gasoline while he was at work
on his peanut roaster. In some way
the gasoline exploded and his hands
were burned before he could make
good his escape.
Death of 4. c. Russell.
A. C. Russell died at the Good Sa-
maritan hospital in Portland Friday
of La Grippe, aged II years and
three months. Mr.. Russell sold his
farm west of Athena to G. w. Hansell
two years ago and has since been liv-
ing at Roseburg. He was born in
Ohio and spent about 20 years of his
life in Iowa, from which state he came
| to Oregon. He leaves a wife and
three sons. The funeral took place in
this city Monday.
Mrs. ALI johnson. Of Pendleton. has
been visiting friends in the city fol
some days.
| Last Saturday afternoon the child.
rem of the Baptist Sunday school were
given a grand treat in the way of T
straw ride. A four-horse team wa!
hitched to a wagon on which was 4
hay rack filled with straw on which
were seated the large crowd of happy
children. They drove to the home Of
Mrs. George Foster, where a bounte
GUS lunch had been prepared. Rev
Ellis accompanied the crowd.
Merl Roby, recently of Milton, ha!
accepted a position as salesman IL
the dry goods department of the Mos
grove Mercantile company's store.
City, where they will visit with rela
tives
w. ]. Wilkinson has been sued b!
Worthington & Thompson in the cir
cult court to recover $3.50, alleged t.
be due upon an account for merchan
NJ. W. Smith, o. K. & n. agent, Il
taking a six weeks vacation. j. S
Dobin is working in his place and Il
assisted by Telegrapher H. w. Nelson
of Weston.
Interesting Easter services wer
held at the NJ. F.. church Sunda!
morning.
Rev. and Mrs. George T. Ellis lef
the early part of the week for Bake
: disc. 1t is thought other actions viii
follow, az it has developed that sine
Wilkinson's wife sued him for divorc
he was more heavily involved tina
Nras nf first heliavad.