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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
Portland Wholesale Market.

hortidhu NnOieStlc Market.
Wheat-Club, soc; valley sic:
blue stem, see.
oats-Choice white. $25.
Millstun-Bran. SIT.
Hay-timothy, $l5@sl7; alfalfa,
SIS.
VCteh-ss.5O.
POultry-Hens. 12ls 91sc; spring
chickens. l4@15c; dressed chickens,
10 he higher than live; ducks,
young. l0Qlle; pigeons, sIds1.25.
Pork-Best, 79Sc.
Thanksgiving. 9q9hc. a.
Mutton-7c.
Mops-choice, per n, &c.
Wool-Valley, coarse to medium,
lSlb2Oe; eastern oregon, 12Q1sc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
Amended.

Miss Prim-Myl wasn't II hot
yesterday / didn't seem able TO
dress ooolly at all.
Miss Sllm-Yes. Il was simply too
warm for anything.
Miss Prim--Er--you mean e was
-er-- simply too warm for scarcely
anything, don't you?--Philadelphia
Press.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
FRAUD IN LARD BUCKETS.
Walls Walla Man Discovers Six
Ounces OF False iIottom in
Lard Buckets.

Up IN walla walla they have dis
covered that all IL not lard that
weighs, and the Statesman tells how
IN all happened In the following;
"Is tin cheaper than lard?.. ask
ed IL. s. Russell, n farmer OF near
Trigo. as he walked into the san
ctum OF the Statesman ofiioe last
evening and made himself aoqualnt-
ed with the editor. when told that
the Statesman man was not familiar
with the latest quotations on tin Mr.,
Russell asked; "Will you expose a
fraud II / convince you positively
that Il is a fraud and that the peo-
Pile are entitled TO know about ~"
III Il Is OF any interest to the pub
lie we will certainly give II publica-
tlon." was the reply.
swell Just keep your eyes open
for few minutes them" said Mr..
= Jlussell as he produced ten-pound
. eucket Of lard aud reached Ia his
'erlocktt for his knife. Jabblng the
-nal into the bottom OF the pail
70 fr. Russell started TO cut hole
siPshen he was Rdmonished not 90
pSet the grease on the floor, Don't
d'worry about that. just watch me
second" was the reply,
After passing the kiite around
the rim OF the bucket Mr. Russell
took OF the false bottom. threw out
six pieces OF tin and revealed another
bottom 20 the astonlshed gaze OF the
Statesman representative.
"What DO you think OF that"
asked Mr.. Russell, That's new
one 60 me- was the answer, Lex
me see that bucket please"
An inspection OF the bucket show.
ed that Il had the mark OF Gus. V.
nreeht II. 5. Co. ST. Louis. as the
manufacturer. The brand on the
bucket was that OF a man who is
not IN any way connected with the
sale Of the commodity.
The flase bottom aud the extra
piece OF tin were weighed and reg
istered six ounces, while the bucket. |
false bottom, lard aud extra tin
weighed scant 10 pounds.
This morning a representative OF
the Statesman. IN company with an
other man. made a visit to some OF
the markets. The nrst one visited
was that Of Mr.. Augustayo on Second
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
Retail Market.

hetau mnrket.
oats-white. s2s per ton; wheat
soc per bu.; rolled barley, s27.
Eggs-30c.
Butter--Country, SOC; creamery,
40c.
Flour--valloy, s1.10@$1.15 per
sack; hard wheat, s1.35@s1.40.
Bran-65c per sack; s21 per ton.
Hay-Timothy. s5c per cwt;
cheat, zoe; clover csc per cwt. |;
shorts. s0995c per cwt.
Livestock.
Hogs Fat, &c.
Cattle-llOO912o0 10 steers,
.Shc.
Lighter steers-3@3Ac.
Stock hogs u q &c.
Cows and heifers-s00Q1O00 n.
2G2%c.
Lambs-4hc.
veal--Dressed, 697c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
THE MARKETS.
SALEM MARKET.
Local Wholesale Market.

Local Wholesale Market.
Eggs-25c cash.
Butter-35c; at 34hc.
Hens, 10c; young chickens, 10c;
Local wheat-75c.
oats-32 @33c.
Barley-$20.
Flour-Hard wheat, $500; valley
1885 a $500.
Mill feed-Bran, 1880; shorts,
$21.
Hay-Cheat, 500 $12, and clover,
$9@$10 por ton; timothy, $13@$15
onions-$4.OO per cwt; potatoes,
s1.00 per cwt.
Potatoes-90c cwt.
Hops-Choice, 10@11c; prime 20
choice. S@9c; medium to prime.
61Sc.
Chittim bark--5c.
Wool-20c.
Mohair-29c.
Tropical Fruits.
Bananas-$6.
oranges-$49$5.
Lemons-$s.OO9 q $3.50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
Proposals for Supplies.

Sealed proposals TO furnish gro
eeries, nour, meat, lard. school
room supplies. etc. will be received
at the once OF the superintendent
until Tuesday noon. September 10th.
For lists and Information apply to
L. s. rillinghast. superintendent.
s-s-1w
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-07
lame Hack.

This Is an Rilment for which
chamberlain's Pain Balm has proven
especially valuable. In almost every
Instance Il affords prompt and per-
manent relief, Mr.. Luke LaGrange
OF orange, Mich. says OF Il; "Attes
using a plaster and other remedies
for three weeks for bad lame
back. I purchased a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. aud two appli-
cations effected a cure" For sale
at Or. stones drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
FOR ACTION
 ON GRAFT CHARGES

Messrs. James Bowron, J. L. Yaneey and ]. D. Kirkpatrick.
 There was a good deal of difficulty in securing the sixth man. Attorney Sterling A. Wood for MT. ONel object cd to George Whatley, and after tele phoning for some time committee was sent out on the street to bring somebody in bodily, if if could not be accomplished peaceably MT. Kirkpa trick was secur ed and was acceptable to all parties.
 Attorneys Wood and Hinds Peevy were present to represent the defeBdant and City Attorney E. D. Smith in an advisory capacity. The charges were filed wi.h the secretary but not read. A copy was furnished the defendant and he was given until Thursday night to reply. At that time both charges and reply will be read before the committee and made public.
 Alderman O'Neill. who has been at home acted except the adoption of the rules tend the session. He has not thoroughly recovered. No other business was trans acted except the adoption of these rules of procedure which are exactly similar 10 those adopted by the Burnett commit tee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
NAMED
 FOR ROUTE NO.
BIakemores Troubles Cease for He
 Has Been SWamped With Ap- plications for Place.

Since the death of J. G. Bryan, let ter carrier on R. F. D. Route No. l, the local postoffice has been beseged with applicants for the position vacated ceived yesterday that M. w. Carlisle, a son-in law of the deceased had been appointed to fill the position. MT. Car lise has been handling the route since the death of Mr. Bryan.
 Birmingham R. F. D. Route No. l is one of the heaviest routes in the United States. there being but nine other routes in the entire country that handle more mail, if as much, as this route. The cancellation on this route alone very often tops the $5 mark for one day.
 The applicants for this position have attacked Professor Blakemore, assist ant postmaster, from all sides. Appli- cants called at his house, button holed him on the cars, swung onto him on the street, and nailed him hard and fast in his office. They first attacked Postmaster Carter, but he winked his left eye and pointed toward Professor Bakemore, and the would-be Uncle Sans opened their batteries on the genial professor, who melted into tears at each ones pleading. With his eyes still red from weeping he besought an Age-Herald representative yesterday afternoon to notify the whole world through thesscolumns of his paper, the best in Alabama, that the position had been filled, and to please cease trou- bling him about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Details of Fire.

Mobile October s-Further details of tine recent conflagration at Port Limon. Costa Rica, indicate that the losses az gregate about s5oo.0Oo. The loss is cov- cred by insurance to the amount of about 3l5O,0oo the only American company be- ing the Sun of New York for fsoo.
 It Is believed that the fire was of in- cendlary origin, and confession has been secured from Chinese, Isaac Leon, who says that he intended to burn up his stock of goods to obtain insurance money. He employed a negro criminal to do tho work, 1t is charged. The criminal is also in jail Both will be held for murder and arson. since three deaths resulted from the blaze. Another reason for the fire was that there were number of dam gerous prisoners in the prison of the port whom the negro had conspired to re- lease A revolt was attempted but failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
WINKLER WANTS
 TO TRY THE TRACK
Local Auto Driver Asks To Make Trip
 in Christie's Big Car | Next Week.

Max Winkler, well known Birming- ham man, has ambitions to enter the class of daredevil auto drivers. He has made an application for the privi- with the famous 1S5-horse power Christie car on auto day at the State fair, October 16. His request will like ly be granted and it Is possible a match race with Louis Christie Strong may follow.
 Mir. Winkler is a driver of experi- ence, though he has never driven at any speed near the mile a minute or less kind. His driving has been linn ited to the roads, in fact; but he has a longing to try the curves of the fair grounds track with a flying demon. His request has been referred to MT. Chris tie, who is now en route to Nashville, where he will appear previous to com ing here.
 The appearance of MT. Christie and his world famous car will be a more notable event than any of the winter. There are champions plenty in most lines of sport. but in the auto game Christie alone is champion and inter- est in his efforts to lower his own marks is intense. All who know this track think he will make a mile in 50 seconds
 Considerable interest is also felt in the other events for auto day. The 50- mile Alabama championship is fea- ture of secondary interest only to MT. Christie's time trials. The motorcycle races will be the most exciting and spectacular ever put on in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
DUPED GROCERYMEN
 IN NICE FASHION
Neuro Got the Goods and Even Took Enough Money To Change
 $5 Bill.

John Davis, the sly robber who has been duplng the grocers around town for several weeks, was finally rounded up last night. He was caught sneaking through a yard with his arms full of groceries and hIs pockets full of change.
 The negro had been making 1t prac- tice to go to a grocer and say that Mrs. so-and-So, the wife of some prominent citizen, sent him to get lot Of gro- ceries. When he had his arms full the rascal would have the audacity to state that "she said send change for s5. and he would go with groceries, change and all.
 He had been seen hiding these things out behlnd~ fence until dark. and last night he was caught in the act He was turned over to Officer Benson. The ne- gro was identified by two grocerymen and it is thought that he duped many more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
COMMITTEES ARE ORGANIZED, CHARGES ARE FILED AND FIRST REAL SESSIONS WILL BEGIN TO. NIGHT.

The graft investigations are well be- gun. The Burnett committee meets at 10 tonight and the O'Neill- -Bituithic committee tomorrow night at the same honr The charges against the two alder men have been made out and are in the hands of the attorneys.
 The hearings were not started yesterday in order to allow both sides to array their testimony, and prepare to reply to and prove the allegations. Hereafter the meetings will probably be of more sen satonal character
 The only committee which held ses- sion yesterday was the O'Neill- -Bitulithic company, which occupied the whole of the morning in completing it's organization 1t is now composed of Chairman G. II. Estes, Aldermen Heidt and Hogan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
MORE MEN WANTED
 IN CARRIER SERVICE
Examinations Will Be Held in 6r- mingham Next Month for
 the Positions.

Announcement of another civil serv- ham was made yesterday. The exam ination wf>> be held on November 20 and will be for the positions of post office clerk and carrier. Application blanks can be secured from the local office.
 The examination for these positions is not difficult, requiring a good knowl- edge of geography. spelling and simple arithmetic. The applicants will also bs tested on the reading of different ad- dresses. some thirty or forty cards ad- dressed by different persons being sub mitted.
 The pay for these positions ranks with salaries offered in civil life, and the days work is limited to eight hours Cities with d population ex- ceedng 7500O are divided into three classes. The first class receive 5000 per annum; second class $500. and the third class $500 per annum. For small CT cities than 75,00o two classes prevail second class ss5O and third class sssoO per annum.
 Appointments are made for the third class, and promotions are made at the end of one year upon a certificate from the postmaster stating that the clerk or carriers work has been up to tho standard. Substitute letter carriers re- ceive a salary of q per annum. and are paid at the rate of $500 per an- mum while serving in the place of oth- CT carriers.
 The salaries of clerks range all tho way from 500 to s170o. The top notch salary for small offices is 5000 and in fhe larger req aching the f1700 mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
I interest paid L. en Savings &
 Time deposits
HEIDT IN TROUBLE
 CALLS ON POLICE
REPORTS THAT A BAD NEGRO IN. slsTs ON CARRYING ON MOCK COUNCIL SESSION IN HIS BACK YARD.
Capital s20o,0o0. Resources $3,500,00a.
 State Depositary.

Alderman C. C. Heidt is evidently un- willing to have a City Council meeting reheaTsed in his back yard every night. so he hAs set the police after a negro who has GGep beating up his cook and tearing down lis fence
 Mir. Heidt reporttsd to police headauar- ters yesterday thatNt Nthe negro, recently released from the chafn gang. had pro- ceeded to beat up his wife, MT. Heidts cook, and to tear down the back fence without any formality. The only trouble about this council meeting is that there was no police force on hand to fFeserve order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
At the Gayety.

Burlesque-gltterin gorgeous. fas- cinating burlesque-comprises the or der of things al the Gayety this week. In this Manager Mack has striven to combine all the elements that go to make up great burlesque show. Tn e opening burletta is "A Trip to New port big bunch of the prettiest chorus girls seen here in many day, and change costumes with insistent rapidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Dream City"

The musical and dramatic novelty of the season will be the appearance at the Jefferson theatre tonight and Thursday matinee and night of Little Chip. Mary Marble, Mime. Lillian Blau welt and big aggregation of singers and funmakers in Joe Webers produc- ton. "Dream City" by Edgar Smith and Maurice Levy. It is said to be radical departure from the regular run of musical comedies and comes to Bir mingham backed by the unanimous praise of all New York critics. It will be produced with the original scenery, effects and costumes used during it's successful run at Weber's theatre, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Al the Biiou.

Yorke and Adams are proving strong drawing card at the Bijou the atre this week. People were turned away from the house last night, every seat being sold when the curtain went up on the first act. The show, Play ing the Ponies" is a diverting piece, beautifully staged and set off with at tractive song numbers. The company Is quite good as a whole and contains a number of talented people. Theatre eoers who have seen Yorke and Adams here in former years are convinced that their present vehicle is the best of their career. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Miss Montgomery in "zira.,

There have been few plays of the character of 'Zira' in Roanoke it's equal, and few of the companies that come here are as capable as the one seen last night" says the Roanoke Times, "and 1t can be counted as one of the seasons successes" Miss Montgomery will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Satur- day matinee fin the play so favorably commented on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Marriaue Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 E. H. Trussell of Bessemer to Miss Mary Cross.
 J. NJ. Schneider of East Birmingham to Miss Pansy McElroy.
 C. M. Perryman of Myrkle to Miss An nie James.
 John Worsham of North Birmingham to Miss Viola Bouden.
 Clarence Benefield of Blossburg to Miss Jinnet Stewart
 George II. Geisenberg of Vicksburg to Miss Annie Louise Snder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Papers M Council Fighf
 70 Be Filed M Court Today

The first step to the courts in the coun- cil fight will probably be made today. It is stated that quo warranto proceedings will be filed some time today with the circuit court
 The papers will seek to oust Mayor George B. Ward from the chairmanship of the City Council. and to re-establish John L. Parker as president of the coun- ell, on the legal ground that the mu- nicipal code bill is in force and effect
 Unless plans fail to materialize these papers will be filed by Cabaniss & Bowie, attorneys for Mir. Parker. They have been engaged in the case since the last council meeting, when MT. Parker was forcibly elected from the council cham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
WORK ON CHAPTER HOUSE SZ. ANDRE U'SBRO7HERHOOD

While several bids have been offered, 1t is thought that the bid of s13OO0 will be accepted.
 The new chapter house will be 104 feet deep and about 45 feet wide. The front end will be occupied by hall and two re- ception rooms, and back of these will be an auditorium and several rooms which can be thrown open by folding doors. Back of the auditorium there will be q kitchen, pantry and dining room.
 Judging from the plans the front of the building will be plain but very imposing. All of the plans have been drawn and accepted. and in few days everything will be in readiness to begin on the new work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
At the Majestic.

Emma Francis and her Arabs are creating a deal of interest at the Majestic theatre and the entire troupe Is making a distinct hit. The whirl- wind work of the company is pleas ing feature and enthusiasm is demon- strated by the audience at each ap- pearance of the tumblers. Mss Francis is a clever entertainer and k good leader to her assistants. Thes' were repeatedly encored at both perform ances Tuesday and made most pro- nounced hit with all the patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09

that one is filled with a desire to see and get out. There is a bull who has three well formed hoofs on the left hind leg. There is a diminutive wom- an, who causes the stories of Tom Thumb to ooze away to the tallest timbers. There are the hot sand danc- CTS, and the Orientals with their olive complexions and ears sunburned. There is the child with no bone to support it's body, which twists itself serpent into a knot taut and perfect. And there is Mundy's animal show, with Lion Prince as the star attraction. It was this king of the beasts who, in fit of rage. tore the muscles of it's own CTS arm to shreds and leaving him at present lowering between earth and the great beyond And there are other things more interesting than any of the foregoing, calling for the dimes of the children and the grown ups as well.
 All in all. the indications are that the present State fair will be a success, both in the way of entertaining It's guests and in a way financial. There is more entertainment than ever before. and the management seemed 1moued with determination to win out, and to please at the same time Every cour- tesy is extended a guest whether ne buys a glass of red lemonade or patron izes extensively every amusement cor net on the Midway. The hurry and hustle the cries and the noises, the sweetness of the music, and the jarring discord of the spoilers all indicate that the season is a great one. Every one and everything Is busy. It is like the street fairs of the villages embellished, extended and magnified
 The Alabama State fair is on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09

Preparations are being made for the erection of the new chapter house of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew on the site of the old wooden structure on Sixth ave- nue, between Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets, on the lot adjoining the Church of the Advent on the east The old parish house, which has stood for years, will be replaced by a brick and stone struc- ture to cost about $13,0O0.
 The lot is being cleared of the old building, and as soon as the Rev. w. E Evans, rector of the Church of the Ad- vent, retlrns to the city the contract for the erection of the new house will be closed and work will begin immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09

Der. It was on their advice that the Parker faction of the council refused to vote in that historic meeting
 date will probably be set for hearing and at that time both sides will present their briefs. It is one of the most interesting cases that has ever come up relative to local politics. It will test the constitutionaity of the municipal code bill.
 It is noticeable that both of the cases in which Mayor Ward has been involved have been filed by the other parties. The commission matter comes up on the 15th In both. it is a fight to the finish, and no matter which side gets the decision in the lower courts. they will carry it to the supreme court for a final decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
At the Hippodrome.

Another large crowd saw the relay races at the Hippodrome last night, wh en W. w. Roberts and Terrell Will Hams again captured the event, q three mile race on skates. Rodney Pe- ters and Harry Lacey were second and Leo Jones and Will Watson third. The relay racing continues every night this week. Next Monday night there will be marriage on skates at the Hippo drome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October S.-Forecast for Alabama, West Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Eastern Texas: Fair Wednesday and Thursday, except show CTS Wednesday near the coast; light to fresh northeast to north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Biq Gain in Memb ership.

New Orleans, October s.-Oficers' re- ports at the biennial convention of the Amalgamated Association of Street Rail way Employes of America today. showed the total membership to be about 7o,ooo. q net gain of about 11,ooO in two years. Death benefits of s2s5oo have been paid since the preceding convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Stage Horse Hurt.

While being led up a causeway at the Bijou theatre yesterday. one of the trained horses used in the race track scene of Playing the Ponies,'' lost his footing and rolled to the bottom. The animal was so badly hurt that he could not take part in the show last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Real success comes to


 the man or woman who stands squarely on two feet-with mind and body in poise-and nerves that don't fail when needed,
 If you eat Grape-Nuts made from the field grains which contain the natural phosphate of potash, placed there by Nature for rebuilding brain and nerve cells, you're bound to have ginger" and "nerve. There's a Rea- son.
 Read "The Road to wellville," in pkgs. It's . little gem on right living
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
Williams To Speak Here.

John Sharp Williams will speak at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night, October IT, He will deliver his new lecture, "The South and Its Place in the Nation.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-09
More Numerous Than Ever.

From the above it is readily seen that the offerings this year are much more numerous and entertaining than last seasons programme. There was never a better midway presented in Birming- ham, The grounds are well filled, and already the cries of the Spoilers" who
 according to the universal interpreta- ton. are bright fellows who say bright things. are echoing around the great grounds. There are freaks of every kind and every description. some mak- ing the hair raise itself on the cranium. and others so strange and unnatural