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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

INSTEAD of allaying tie feeling
against him by his public statement OF
his connection with the Waters Pierce
OIL Company, tho enemies Of Senator
Bailey arc fighting harder than ever
against his reelection. The Senator
says he will remain in Texas and will
no, return to Washington for the short
session. His friends believe he will
fully yindicate himself against oil
charges OF wrong doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
cfnamshin Wrecked

Winuepeg, Man. Dec. 10. The big
steamship Huronic, the flagship Of the
Northern Navigation Company, was
wrecked on the Isle Roysle, forty miles
from Port Arthur, this morning. Forty
passengers arc clinging to the rigging and
tugs have left here to aid in the rescue
The TIuronic went ashore in heavy snow
storm which is still raging. It WAS the
last trip OF the IIuronic for the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
Gillette Sentenced.

Herkimer, NY. Dec. l0-GIllette was
sentenced to be elec,iOcuted at Auburn
prison in the week beginning January
rs He will be taken u Auburn within
tie next len day.
A motion TOR new trial was denied.
Gillette took the sentence iniiilerently.
He sat vita his mother. who also belrsy
ed no emotion when Justice Dayendori
pronounced the words that we're TO con
sign her son to The death chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
Deadly Serpent Bites

are as common in India as are the stomach
and liver disorders with us. For the Latter
however there is a sure remedy: Electric
Bitters: tie great restorative medicine, OF
which ). A. Brown, Of Bennettsyille, ). c.,
says: They restored my wife TO perfect
health. after years of suffering with dyspep'
STA anu q chronically torpid liver" Electric
Bitters cures chills and fever malaria, bill
onsness. lame back, kidney troubles and
bidder disorders. Sold on guarantee by
l. s. Lesdbeater & Sons, druggists. Price
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

TnE GREAT system OF rebating is be
ing destroyed, according TO Attorney
General Moody, who, in his annual re-
port, points out that thirteen corpora
lions and seventeen individuals have
been convicted and dnes amounting TO
S4l7,125 imposed. The system of re-
batting may be in the course Of destruc-
ton, but its actual stcppageis long wsy
OF. The fines imposed amount to a
mere bagatelle and the corporations can
we'll afford to pay them out Of their enof-
nous earnings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
Decline to Talk.

New York. Dec. l0.-Archbishop Ire
land, who is 10 the city to attend the
meetings ofthe Civic Federation, declines
to talk in regard to the discussion be-
tween the President and Mr.. and Mrs.
Belany Storer. 1t was on account OF
the archbishop that the trouble was oo-
casiOned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
Becoming Member of The .sDIckies.'

Boston, Dec. 10. -Theo. Ro' s-velr ,jr.,
today is undergoing the t0r.ures neces-
sary to become a member Of the "Dick-
les" the most mysterious of all the Har-
yard fraternilies His initiation started
yesterday and will continue through the
week. II the Presidents son does not
finch, he will then become member 10
good standing of the society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !
rn.c THgfNrTX

Frpnk j. Cben,y m. kes cath that h. j.
seu:or partner Of he firm IF !. hrn'y &
Co., doing business in the CITY Of lol do;
County and state afores i'd aud that d
firm II pay the sum Of ONE II 'N DR. ID
POLAR for each end every So OF ca
tsrrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Cetsrrh cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Swarm to before me end subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. u.
1880. .oo>-
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ly>
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for test moniais
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Hobs Tauily PMS for 'eesss pshon~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
MRS FURNISHINGS TRIAL

At Hsz .Ihursi, Miss, Saturday Mrs.
Angie i. Birdsong, charged with shoe.
ing and killing DR.. Thomls Butler, went
before the jury and toll the story OF her
life. She admitted she shot Dr. Butler,
but denied a clear knowledge OF the cir
cumstances. at all seems hay to me
now," said Mrs BirdsOng. 81 was made
insanely mad over the gossip that con-
nected my name with that OF DR.. But
ler." Just belole leaving the witness
stand Mrs. Birdsong, rising from her
seat and holding her right hand high to
heaven, declared az will swear before
my Lord that there was never any undue
intimacy between Dr. Butler and my
self" She said she called on the doctor
to ask him about slandetous stories,
when he seized her and that she fired
the shot, believing she Was about to be
assaulted.
at is a lie, said Mrs. Birdsong. 90
say that was in love with Dr. Butler.
| never wrote him note and never had
en- appointment with him"
la her testimony she said Mrs Nora
Garrett came in ard told her Tuesday
night that Dr. Butler had on the streets
declared her 10 be base woman, and
said he had beer too intimate with her.
She said her husband had told her these
facts, and thst Dr. Butler had said he
had an appointment to meet her; IL
struck her like thunderbolt, the defend
ant declared, and nearly broke her heart.
She knew il would disgrace her children
and family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
-. IS
..gut many high

..snt many high
r,Olnted out that there Was
.y,uIng inconsistent ia this because, as
President, Mr.. Roosevelt Immediately
realized the impossibiIity of such q
course and frankly stated tito Mr.. StOrer.
Toe Presidents letter to Secretary Root
made public last night corroborated this
explanation and it is. so tar as can be
learned, fully satisfactory TO the Presi-
dents most bitter enemy in or out OF
Congress.
1t might be stated that the close per
s1nsl friendship between the Storers and
the President comes through marriage.
Bethany Storer married an aunt OF Rep
Eesenaliye Longworth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

FIVE hundred men, women and chill
dren clamored for first place before the
doors Of the new Massachusetts, employ
mept olGce, when it was opened for the
first time in Boston last Monday. The
superintendent said there were at least
ten candidates for every place. This
does not look much like the boosted pros
perily Of the big cities of the country in
which il il given out that every person
who wants to work can get a position.
AuAtN, everybody lies but Roosevelt
...-, lhn ,rnnnnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
V0OdViPd& LDIlTOl.
10th, l1th,F & G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON ID. @
Christmas Cards. Booklets. Calendars, and
Diaries-Main floor,G street
Xmas Gifts
and the
Buying of Them

Vast stocks of the most attractive, substan'
tial, and tasteful articles for Christmas are
displa yed on every hand. aud the arrange
ments for the rapid distribution thereof, as
we'll as for the service of our patrons ard
their comfort and convenience
are most complefo'
Stir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
Fifty-ninth Congress
SENATE.

SENATE.
Immediately after the Senate opened
today Mr. Lodge introduced the following
resolution:
"Wheress, the reports Of the inhumsn
Treatment inf cted upon the native in
habitants of the Congo Free State have
been of such nature and so well sus-
tanned as to draw the attention of the
civilized world and excite both the indig-
nation and the compassion of the people
of the UnuedIStates, therefore be it.
Resolved. That in the opinion of the
Senate Of the United States the time has
come when the affair of the Congo Free
State should he made the subject of in
ternational injui:y and the Senate To-
specially advises the President that in
any steps he may deem it wise to take in
cooperation with or 10 aid OF any OF the
Powers signatories OF the treaty OF Ber-
lin which shall seek to ameliorate the
conditions of the Congo Free State and
redress any evils now existent then he
will receive its cordial support.
Upon Mr.. Lodges request the resolu
ton was referred TO the committee on
foreign relations of which lie is mem
Der.
The Secretary Of War has been called
upon for more information relative to
the three negro companies Of the 25;h
Regiment. recently dismissed from the
army by the Presidents order The
Senate this afternoon adopted without
discussion a resolution presented by MIR
Culberson. directing the Secretary OF
War to iciorm il fully whether the COM
panies OF auv one of them we're involved
ia any riol raid, etc, prior to the
Brownsville riot.
HOUSE.
Sneaker Cannon, "a soon as the House
met today announced the appointment
of Representative Bradley, (republican)
New York, IS member o! The commit
tee on military sfairs
The legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill, carrying q total Of
$50, $40, S53 was then considered in com
mittee of the whole General debate on
the measure will run until the end ci
Tuesdays session in order TO give the
members the opportunity to release them
selves of speeches on pending matters,
such as the dismissal of the negro troops,
Japan, currency, simp!ided spelling, etc.
Mr.. Gillette riled Mr.. Champ CLARK
by defending simpliiiel spelling. "This
500 word business makes ME tired, "
exclaimed the Missonrisn. "If we want
to reform let's adopt the phonetic sp' |
ing and Shorthand writing and do away
with the entire old fashioned system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

Senator Bailey left Dallas last night
FOR bis home in Gainesville, after having
been in consultation with political sup
poriers from all parts Of the State for
two days. When be left Dallas Senator
Bailey said: 81 am entirely satisfied
with the situation, so far as the question
of my return to the Senate is involved.
OF the 1G4 members Of the legislature,
/ feel sure Of receiving the votes OF at
least $50 whtn the election for United
States Senator t.kes place in January,
and when the final day arrives. IL
need surprise no enc il the vote shall be
unanimous"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

Choice YARMOUTH BLoATERs just
received BY J. g. h4LRpRN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10
sIx-Day RicycIe Race.

New YORK, Dec, 10. Although sew
eral nasty spills occurred in the first few
hours OF The six-iay bicycle race at
Madison Square Garden, one OF which
may ruin the chances for victory for the
favorile team @HugD" Mclean and
"BobOie" Walthour, many records we're
broken, and indications are that this
race will far eclipse any other. Fourteen
thousand persons watched the start.
Cascasweet. the ideal medicine for the
little ones. Contains no opiates. Confirms
fully with National Pure rood and Drug
aw. Write Il. c. Dewitt q Co., Chi ago.
H., for the "Daby Book" Sold by w -,
Creighton 4 Co., 40l King street.
The Market.
Caor1ntovn n-c 10 What az IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-10

The Market.

Georgetown. Dc. 10. -whest s554.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
DA V I'D S ON

We are having some very nice warm
weather.
Wood Jeter of this place was a
visitor from here to Grants Pass
Tuesday.
Bert York, who is working ON g
farm up at Applegate. was a visitor
from here to Grants Pass Friday.
Haying is progressing nicely al
present but is badly in need of water
as these hot days do not let it grow
very fast.
W. s. Bailey, the Davidson mer-
chant took trip to Grants Pass Tues.
day, bringing out a load of goods for
his store.
Miss Dora York and two of her
brothers. Jess and Hugh, attended the
picnic at New Hope July 4th and re.
port having had nice time.
John and Geo. Bailey, Lester Doney,
Dhi VIC DoNidooli, =. VI. hUDtTtS anu
X. ]. Kubli were all visitors from
here to Grants Pass Tuesday,
those who attended the dance from
Applegate were Misses Maude and
Alice Pernoll, Miss Grub and Messrs.
John Herriott aud Ed Gatens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sweeny who
have been visiting Mrs. Sweeny's
parents returned to their home ut
Williams Bros. mill July 4th.
The grain crops of Missouri Flat
are NOT doing so well at present owing
to the hot weather but never the less
a good crop of grain is expected.
The picnic at the grove above Peter
Burkhalter's was grand success and
everyone seemed to have u good time
and plenty to eat and drink as there
was nice stream of cold water run
ming by the grove.
MONTMORENCY.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
Doctor, Said he Would Not Live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff. Pa, writes
After dootoring for two years with
the best physicians in Wanesburg, and
still getting worse, the doctors ad.
vised me If | had any business to at
tend to l had better attend to it at
once, as could not possibly live an
o her month as there vas no cure for
me. Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended to me by a friend, aud | i'm
medately sent my son TO the stere
for it and after taking three bottles l
began to get better and continued to
improve until l was entirely we'll. 4"
For sale by II. A. Rotermund.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
Habit-forming Medicines.

Whatever may be the fact as to many
Of the sO-called patent medicines con-
tanning injurious ingredients as broadly
published In some journals OF more or
less influence, this publicity has certainly
been OF great benefit In arousing needed
attention TO this subject, II has, In a
considerable measure, resulted In the
most intelligent people avoiding suct
foods and medicines as may be fairly sus-
pected Of containing the injurious ingre-
dients complained Of. Recognizing this
fact some time ago, DR.. Pierce, OF Buffalo,
n ", ~took time by the forelock,n as II
were, and published broadcast all the
ingredients OF which his popular medi-
eines are composed. Thus he has com
Dletely fOrestalled all harping critics and
sll opposition that might otherwise be
urged against his medicines, because they
are now OF KNOWN coMPosIrIoN. Fur
thermore, from the formula printed on
every bottle wrapper, II will be seen that
these medicines contain no alcohol or
ether hsbitforming drugs. Neither do
they contain any narcotics or injurious
agents, their Ingredients being purely
vegetable, exGasted from the roots OF
medicinal plants found growing in the
depths Of our American forests and Of
we'll recognized curative virtues.
Instead Of alcohol, which even In small
POILlOn9 long COubiHuto, - III Oposiuobo
eases Of diseases, becomes highly ob1ec-
tionsble from Its tendency TO produce a
craving for stimulants, DR.. Pierce EN-.
ploys chemically pure, triple refined
Glycerine, which Of itself is q valuable
remedy in many cases OF chronic diseases,
being . superior demulcent, antiseptic,
Nntiferment and supporting nutritive.
II enhances the curative action OF the
Golden Seal root, Stone root, Black
Cherrybark and Bloodroot, contained in
sGolden Medical Discovery" In all bron-
ehial, throat and lung affections attended
with severe coughs. As will be seen from
the writings Of the eminent Drs. Grover
Coe, OF New York; Bartbolow, OF Jeffer-
son Medical College, Phila.; Scudder, Of
Cincinnati; ElIingwood, Of Chicago /;
Hale, Of Chicago, and others, who stand
as leaders In their several schools OF
practice, the foregoing agents are. the
berry best ingredients that DR.. Pierce
could have chosen 70 make up his ia
NOUS Discovery for the cure OF not
only bronchial, throat and lung affec..
tions, but also of chronic catarrh In all
It's various forms wherever located.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
L E Ian d

Our hay crop is big Some timothy
80 big that it has to be cut with a
scythe.
The weather has been quite warm
but not so hot bat everybody can
work as We have breeze in the mid.
die of the day.
People are very busy making hay
as the farmers are late with their
hay. The wheat crop here is big SC
is all kinds Of crops.
The sawmills on Birthstone Greek
are intending to build tramway to
run cars to Leland, which will be
cheaper than hauling lumber by
wagon.
!. In the last issue of the Courier an
article signed Farmer from Grave
the writer must be little of. Speak.
ing Of the celebration at Placer that
the people would celebrate as we'll as
they could in their poverty. Now,
Placer can celebrate and has the money
to make as good a showing as any
where in the county.
Jim Dix, an old miner that has
been in this vicinity a long time,
disappeared, no one knowing where he
went. After long time his remains
were found on the hillside on Grave
creek. He was a steady and respect.
full citizen.
The hotel at Leland has changed
hands, Mr.. Woods has it rented. He
is firstclass cook and knows how to
run hotel. Since he took charge OF
the hotel there is visible change fol
the better. Now the boarders have
no fault to find. The tables are fur.
nished with everything that the
guests wish for. The house has also
been renovated and frst-class beds pu
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
The Original.

Foley & Co.. Chicago. originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and ON account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. Ask for Foley g
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered as no other preparation
will give the same satisfaction. 1t is
mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons. For sale by H. A.
Rotermund.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
: WILDE RVIL LIE +,

Charles Mo"ann sprained his ankle
and has to go on crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and Goldie are
on trip to Klamath Falls
r. NJ. Robinson made himself a
present of a threshing machine.
Miss Jewell of Grants Pass visited a
few days with Orpha Stevenson
Miss Buell. of Grants Pass visited a
few days at the home of R. D. Lind
say.
Emma McCann has returned from
Medford where she went to spend the
4th of July
John Lewis killed huge rattle
snake while returning from Wilder
vile recently.
Kirkman Robinson is home now,
after an absence of several months, at.
tending school at Eugene.
Mr.. Nickerson, of Washington. is
visiting at his father. in laws, ]. H.
Robinson; his wife already being
here.
They had little breakdown and the
sawmill was stopped half day.
There are several new lumber haulers
on the road now.
Emmett Oonger hauled load of
lumber from the Christie mill Tuesday
OF this week to help finish his house
just across Applegate.
Lulu Conger who was working at
Love station, had the misfortune to
cut her thumb aud had to take vaca.
tion. Basha Lindsay is taking her
place.
Mr.. Erickson fell from a load of hay
alighting on his head and shoulders.
Luckily he was in sandy ground, or
likely he would have been hurt much
worse as il was he was pretty badly
hurt
Sunday, the Sth, being Jim Nc.
Cams Goth birthday he had quite a
crowd of relatives there for dinner.
The report is they had splendid din.
ner aud good time. All left wishing
him many happy birthdays.
Elex jess got binder, so our valley
is prospering, With better grain
crops than usual machinery is coming
in to help harvest them. The second
crop of alfalfa is soon to be cut.
How thankful we should all be.
The grand 4th has come and gone.
Some celebrated at home while
others celebrated abroad. There was
quite a crowd collected at the Will
Jams saw mill. having a ball game
in the afternoon. while in the even.
ing they finished mp with a dance.
UNCLE FULLER.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
G. E

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. o. Penny,
boy.
Fine weather is still with the Grave
folks.
Talk about hired men being scarce
The Grave people are despairing OF
ever getting any.
I. J. Hussey is having fine house
built at Merlin.
Mrs. Mary E. Light was taken sick
last Monday morning.
Governor Jim and Proprietor Goff
attended the celebration.
Geo. Porter was at Placer the 4th
and enjoyed himself fine.
Wonder il the stage driver has
forgotten about going to Placer the
4th!
Some of the Greenback boys spend
their Sundays at Hugo. Wonder
why?
Mrs. Hoxie of Golden was the guest
of Mrs. Penny, last Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Frank Sexton is going to Portland
to spend the Summer. We are all
sorry to have him go.
Another man was found dead in
Birthstone Greek this week. Wonder
what's the matter with Leland.
The girls at Grave have just about
come to the conclusion that this is not
good year for fish to bite or there is
something wrong with them.
Everyone enjoyed themselves at the
Placer celebration, Mr.. Porter's mare
winning in the horse race. Miss
Inez Williams was the winner in the
girl foot race.
1t is reported that Percy Williams
has already begun to practice up for
the next 4th of July races as he was
beaten in everything he attempted
this time. Keep on and you II get
there Percy.
Yes, we think if Wide Awake would
quit being such blarney he would
come out all o. X. if he has such
land as he talks about it doesn' need
any advertising. FARMERS.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13

The Courier gives all the county
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13

knows the Ballard's Snow Lini-
ment has no superiors.for Rheumatism,
Stiff Joints, Cuts, Sprains, Lumhago
and all pains, buy it, try it and you
will always use it. Anybody who
has used Ballard's Snow Liniment is
living proof Of what 1t does All
we ask of YOU is to get trial bottle.
Price 25o, 80 and sl.0o at National
Drug Store and Rotermund's,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-07-13
,>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><
P r OvOLT

Charlie Fields made business trip
Thursday to Merlin.
Jessie Summer of Merlin, was to
see his friend here on the Fourth.
The ranges are much ahead Of last
season and all stock bids fair to dc
well.
The crops are good this season and
there will be big yield Of hay, fruit
and vegetables.
The Laurel Grove correspondent was
at Provolt this week hauling hay OR
the 8. Provolt farm.
B. W. Baldwin, the Williams hop
grower and Grants Pass business man,
was at Provolt this week on business.
Miss Lillian Sites Of Williams
passed through Provolt this week en-
route to Thompson creek where she
will visit with friends.
J. A. Lewman and SONS have some
fine clover hay this season, which
they began cutting Saturday. The
yield is heavy and the hay of fine
quality.
Provolt is an extensive hay grow
ing district and IS well adapted to
alfalfa and clover. 1t also has the
Applegate river to rely upon during
the hot weather Of Summer for water
for stock.
The party which spent their Fourth
ON Murphy creek returned Friday.
They all report pleasant trip and a
good time. The principal feature Of
the day was fishing. The members
of the party hope to take this TRIP
again.
L. N. Provolt, one of our enterpris.
ing farmers. is erecting barn. The
frame was raised Saturday by the
Howell Bros. Ulysses Provolt and j.
A. Lewman are also building barns
but much larger. Provolt is one of the
principal feeding districts in the
valley.
S. W. Smith, the Provolt black
smith and merchant. returned home
Saturday after several weeks spent
in the Grants Pass Hospital where he
had an operation performed. He i,
much improved but unable to WORK
for the Summer. Mr.. Smith gives
the hospital much praise for theil
kindness to him while he was there.
Ulysses Provolt, E. N. Provolt ant
J. A. Lewman and the latter's SOM
left Monday for the Grayback ranger
with their stock where they will bs
left till September when they will bt
brought home to feed for the Winter
The feed on the mountains is excellent
this season and stands from two in
ches to II feet in height. 1t is prin
oipally bunch grass and pea vines OF
the ridges while in the marshy samp'
it is kind of grass that makes fsl
cattle. II is sub.irrigated from the
beautiful white snow banks on the
mountains. These swamps are also
covered with many beautiful wild
flowers and Of all colors.