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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
MISS MlEAN RELEASED.
Stenographer Will Return To Her
 Home In Boston.

Chicago, November li-Miss Etta Me Lean, stenographer in the office of United States Attorney sims, who was recently arrested on the charge of stealing papers from the office of the district attorney relative to the prosecution of John Walsh the former president of the Chicago Ne tional bank, was today released from custody on her own recognizance. She declared that she will return at once to her former home in Boston.
 The trial of Walsh will commence to- morrow. It is believed that several days will be consumed in the selection of q iurV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Jures were quickly organized in all courts yesterday and business began ear ly. Judge Ferguson disposed of his dock ct by the midday adjournment hour and Judge James J. Ray in the circuit court had cleared several cases off the docket.
 Judge Coleman organized the circuit court iuries and Judge Sharpe the city court juries.
 Circuit Court.
 In Judge Colemans diversion of the cir cult court yesterday the case of J. A. Turner vs. R. Caravella was on trial and had not concluded when court ad- journed. In the absence of defendant s attorney the defendant decided to net as his own attorney and was said to be holding his ground before judge and jury.
 The following docket is set in Judge Colemans division of the circuit court today
 J. R. Adams vs. J. l.. Lockwood. as- sumpst Max Jaffe vs. Birmingham Rail way Light and Power company, dam ages: W. J. Ellard, administrator, vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Bessemer Water Works company Virginia Investment company. appeal. from probate court; Bas- semer Water Works company vs P F. Murphy, appeal from probate court.
 Judge Ray presided in Judge Lane's s division of the circuit court yesterday and disposed of the following cases:
 Ormond Chairs vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company; consent judgment for $25.
 Same plaintiff vs. Atlanta and Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Disaster In Chile,

lquique, Chile. November 1.-Two lives were lost in the fire that visited this port yesterday and destroyed a large section of the poorer residential district. They were two little girls, and when the bodies were found by the distracted mother the unfortunate woman expired from the stress of her emotion. A total of 5000 people are homeless as a result of the confagratlon. They are being cared for by the authorities and the charitable cit izens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Schroeder-HarIey.

Huntsville, November n.-(Special) William J. Schroeder of Russellville, Ala, and Miss Annie l.. Harley of this city were married Sunday night at the resi- dence of the brides sister. Mrs. E. c. Forbes on Randolph street. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. K. N. Mat tleWS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Pool To Purchase Conner.

New York, November 11.-A pool in which the largest copper consumers of Europe are represented. says the Times today, was recently formed in London and has purchased 5000 tons of copper. The copper is to be delivered in November and December. The amount involved IS approximately s15,OO0,000, which is to be paid in London on delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Phil Wood Dies.

C'ullman, November 1l.-(Special.) .)-Phil Wood, one of the most popular school boys of Cullman died at his home in this city Sunday morning at o'clock after a short illness. The deceased was l6 years old and was the youngest son of Profes- sor and Mrs. William M. Wood. Profess sor Wood is the president of the public school at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Mrs. O'Conner Dies.

Greenville, November f1.--(speciaL)- Mrs. Minnie Lowe Oconner died yester- day at the home of her parents, three miles east of here. The funeral was con- ducted this morning at 9:30 o'clock by Dr. Blackwelder, and burial was made at Mt. Zion churchyard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
The Total Vote,

Decatur, November u.-tSpecial 1.-The complete mnoffical returns of the prohi- bition elfction, held in this county on Sat urday, five a majority of 14S2 for prohibi- ton. The total vote was: For prohibition. 17s4; $gainst prohibition ao2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
PILES CURED IN c TO 14DAYs.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Niles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Chancery Court.

In the chancery court yesterday the case or E. M. Sharrett vs. D. S. McClain was dismissed on motion of plaintiff.
 The cases of Ida Crigler vs. Walter Criglar and Nellie Gary vs. John H. Gary Were dismissed for want of prosecution.
 In the. case of William H. Merritt vs Richard w. Massey ct al degree was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09
Additional Social.

A most delightful social function
was the 900" party given by James
w. Wilson at their beautiful resi-
dence on Cottage street last Thurs
day afternoon and evening. In the
afternoon large number OF ladies
were entertained, many being dis.
tinguished social leaders from
abroad. In the evening a goodly
sprinkling OF solons lent dignity TO
the occasion. while the elaborate
dresses OF the ladies added to the
beauty and pleasure OF the evening.
The hostess was especially charming
in black silk net over taffeta. en-
train.
The decorations. while simple,
were in good taste. the prevailing
eolors being white and green. In
the evasiye art OF getting "set" and
piling up marvellous scores Mr..
Brown. OF klamath Falls and Mrs.
Brown, OF Linn county. exceled. and
were awarded handsome prizes, while.
unique consolation gifts testified that
Mr.. Webster Holmes and Mrs.
Hodges. OF Albany. had dug for
themselves bottomless pits IN their
score cards.
Punch was most daintily served
from a corner retreat by Miss Mar
garette. the charming daughter OF
the hostess. While luncheon was
served the guests we're charmed by
soft strains OF music. The refresh
ment we're most elaborate and added
but one more trump TO the already
enviable fame OF the generous hos
tess.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

bling and skirt dancers all mlxed IN
together.
Tho steepleohase In Aasia Minor
nocturne would have scared the
society mummles of the lotus-eatlnr
-FOUR hundred in old Egypt out OF
their pajamas.
We knew II was classical and that
we were enjoying It, because we did
not understand single pass he
made. II was sure enough sho---
pang with cioochette and side
stepping movement thrown In.
When he went after final results
down the left-hand side OF the plano
you knew that some OF the logs had
got loose and were rolling down the
gangway of the sawmill. We love
that kind OF music. n we do have to
raise our eyebrows to drink Il In.
Near the end the professor put in
few two-year-old sonatas OF his own
breeding. Considering that they
were net much more than halter
broke and had no weights in their
shoes, they made splendid time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09
HORSE
"O'E EDITOR
REPORTS
On a hlgh-clasS Musical Event
Witnessed by Him From
the Grand Stand

The horse editor aud the rest OF
society set had the pleasure of sit.
ting out a harness-eyent In classical
music Friday night at tho Grand
Opera House. sAl
Reporters were not admitted 10
the judges stand, but from where
he sat he had a very fair view of
the track, when some of the swellest
had removed their picture hats. AL
though the feed sheds around town
were not crowded with teams of the
country folks, musically speaking, II
was a very warm affair from A TO z.
and the equine reporter rejoiced 10
see some OF the best people out In
their last summer dresses. TO sit
among the educated upper class and
listen with both ears to a well-bred
Adagio driven around the track at a
Dophia Animate pace is surely not
peecaW.
The big race on the worries was
four-in-hand funeral march that
made you feel like the night winds
were whispering you secrets In an old
cemetery. IL was In three parts
driven tandem.
The Scherzzo was unapproachabIe.
II was like a runaway team at big
fire from the turn loose. and you
could never get within three blocks
OF II. The presto change was a new
one to US and the rest OF tho hot
tamales In the society circle. On
such occasions the mickelodeon--
pianola class OF trotters are barred
from the track entirely.
In the "All Aboard" II was a reg
ular tallyho pace all down the road.
The wheel horses never got on the
gallop. while the whip cracked over
the heads OF the leaders and played
tattoo around their heels. Going
down the steep places the driver
braced his legs against the dash
board OF the piano. held the lines in
one hand and the brake In the other
all the way down the big hill. Going
around a sharp curve the whole
thing nearly upset. and for awhile
the piano stood on three legs. But
the professor never lost control and
fetched them up sharp with three
bangs aud a rafting intermezzo In
front OF the hotel
The great big one-eyed ''I' opus In
G minor was like a Roman chariot
race in the amphitheatre OF a circus,
with wheels coming on and things
doing in the three rings and tum-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

Senator Coke, of Coos county, Is
proceeding very cautiously as chair
man of the committee on banking.
He wants a bill for the protection of
the general public, and thinks that
is the desire of the best bankers of
the state. He feels shy about press
ing a bill from any other standpoint
as he is in the national banking busi-
ness himself, but admits that he
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

might be interested in state banking
also before long. The people can
rest assured of square deal at his
hands. He is one of the members
who are on duty all day at the SEN
ate chamber and up to midnight, and
part of the day on Sunday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

Give me The girl With rayishing eyes.
And sweet. red lips;
She is better than mansions OF stone.
Or temples Of brick.
For Joy and pleasure there will be.
II she takes Rocky Mountain Tea.
DIR. Stones drug store
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

Oregon. Make our 10000 acres of
base valueless. Rob the irreducible
school fund of $450,OOO. Sell off the
forests and leave us the denuded
land, worthless. With millions of
acres tied up in the forest reserves,
with other millions held by corpora
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09
CHAS. n. HINGES

Expert Matchmaker ana graduate
oDtician. 1ss Commercial street.
Easy TO hnd. next door 20 capitaI
bank.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

tions and syndicates, just as well
take the rest, and give the timber to
a few big corporations. There will
be day of reckoning when the West
will arise in her power and sweep the
band of Eastern college professors
running the land department into
the Pacific ocean, and the remains of
the Republican party will go along
with it. The legislature should pro-
test and increase the national
guard to make armed resistance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

We may have a surplus of water
in Oregon occasionally but that is
nothing compared to digging those
frozen to death out of snowbanks in
the frigid east.-Eugene Daily Reg
lister.
Carry Enthusiasm.
Don't carry a wet blanket around
with you to throw over every propo-
sition or enterprise that is mention
ed to you. Feelings are contagious.
Your enthusiasm and moral support
becomes part of your neighbors'
assents. Your doubts and opposi-
tion will be come a burden for your
neighbor to carry.-The Dalles
Chronicle.
A Voice from Malheur.
What recognition will this part of
the great state of Oregon have under
the present system of you tickle MIA
and I'll tickle you. Oregon Oriano.
A Wild Excursion.
The Capital Journal opposes ap-
preparation for the jamestown expo
sition for the reason that there would
be no direct benefit to Oregon In IL.
We think The Journal is right. We
can use our money to better advan-
tage at home where IL is needed than
to send it across the continent on a
wild excursion and with no results
Vale OrIano.
The People Pay.
The people ultimately pay salary
to the lobbyists. normal school lob
byists among the rest.-Albany Her.
aid.
A Continuous Performance.
Some of the newspapers in Oregon
won't get through blowing for Bryan
by the time he makes another tour
of the st.-Silvertonlan Appeal.
The Third House.
When the third house gets orga-
nized next week, there will be some-
thing doing at the leglslature.--Al-
bany Herald.
Maybe So.
Chamberlain has had enough
gubernatorial notoriety to persuade
him to run for United States senator,
when the time comes. and get de-
feated.-Silvertonian Appeal.
Better Men VIII Run.
In the house OF representatives
last Friday, a resolution was passed
which is intended to increase the
salary of law makers from $40 to
$400. II this should meet with tho
approval of the senate. and II Is
quite probable that II will, there will
be more lnducement for good repre-
sentatives in the house. Sllverton-
ion Appeal.
Good Time Coming.
The time will come when an edu-
cational institution dare not send
lobbyist TO the leglslatures-Albany
Herald
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

The legislature should enact all
the bills of the Oregon tax commits
sion. and then enact the tax commits
sion itself. give it all the appropria-
tions it asks for and turn all the
property of the citizens over to that
body for safe keeping. The tax COM
mis- ION laws will. to a certain ex.
tent, repeal the indirect taxation
laws that have been enacted by the
Grange, and there will be no more
of that sort of thing permitted. Ev-
cry three years we should change the
whole system of tax collecting, al
low more of the big fellows to es-
cape and repeal the exemptions on
the little fellows. The representa-
tives of the Portland millionaires are
lying awake nights to soak their
lords and masters every chance they
get, and the tax commission. with
big salaries paid by the state, would
see that no guilty man worth over
100000 escapes. The state cant
have too many commissions drawing
big salaries.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09
POLITICAL
OPINION
big Them Out Frozen.

We may have a surplus of watei
in Oregon occasionally but that 1,
nothing compared to digging thos,
frozen to death out of snowbanks II
the frigid east.-Eugene Daily Reg
lister.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

(Continued from page HVe'J
..ooo~~--o~~~-~ooo~o~"
her and It is to go to building irri-
EatIon plants in other states. That's
risht. gentlemen. RGS\tt in on old
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09

Under the Dome of Copper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-09
Carry Enthusiasm.
A Voice from NIalheur.

What recognition will this part OF
the great state of Oregon have under
the present system of you tickle ma
and I'll tickle you. Oregon Oriano
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
lIADE FR0n NATIVE ROOTS
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

That the roots Of many native plantA
growing wild In our American forest&
possess remarkable properties for the cure
Of human maladIes 10 well proven. Even
the untutored Indian had learned the
curative. value of some of these and
taught the early settlers their uses. The
Indian never liked work so he wanted his
sQuAw TO get well a. soon IS possible THAI
she might do the work and let him hunt
Therefore, he dug "papoose root for her,
for that was their great remedy ior 10
same root-called Plue Cohosh-in his
"Favorite Prescription skillfully COM
bined with other agents that make IL
more effective than any other medicine IN
curing all the various weaknesses and
painful arrangements peculiar to women:
Many afflicted women n, have been en- saved
geon's KNIFE bv the timely use OF Doctor
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription. Tender
ness over the lover pelvic region, with
backache, spells of dizziness, faintness,
bearing down pains or distress should not
60 unheeded. A course of ~Favorite Pre-
scription" will work marvellous benefit
In all such cases, and generally effect .
permanent cure II persisted In for rea-
sonable length of time. The "Favorite
Prescription" is a harmless agent, being
wholly prepared from native medicinal
roots, without drop of alcohol In it
MAKE up, WutTtdS III ObutI uculCiucS,
put up for sale through druggists for
woman's peculiar ailments, contain large
quantities of spirituous liquors, which
are very harmful, especially to delicate
women. rFavorite Prescription" con-
tains neither alcohol nor harmful habit
forming drugs. All its ingredients are
printed on, each bottle wrapper. 1t Is a
powerful invigorating tonic, imparting
health and strength in particular to the
organs distinctly feminine. For weak
and sickly women, who are rworn-out,'
or debilitated, especially for women who
work In store, Office, or school-room, who
sit at the typewriter or sewing machine,
or bear heavy household burdens, and for
nursing mothers, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will prove priceless benefit
because of its health restoring and
strengthening power.
For constipation, the true, scientific
cure Is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant PelletA
Mild. harmless, yet sure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
Colors In Fruits.

1t is known that ripening fruits alb
sorb greater or lesser quantities OF
oxygen and give off carbonic acid. thai
a certain portion of the fiber is con
verted into sugar and another portion
into water and that the coloring proc
ess depends much on the supply OF
sunshine while this chemical action is
taking place. But exactly why the out
er membranes of fruits take on posi-,
tive color. why one plum Is blue and
another red, why one apple is red and
another is yellow, is question which
scientists have never yet agreed upon.
London Telegraph.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
Oats In Wisconsin.

OF eighteen varieties of oats tested
at the Wisconsin experiment station
Swedish Select, White Bedford. Amer
lean Banner and Wisconsin Wonder
showed the most desirable character
istics. The station says that the Swed-
ish Select oats are well adapted to up
lands and seem TO do better on poorer
grades of land than the other varle-
ties tried. Their great root develop
ment renders them resistant to
droughts. When grown on low, rich
soils, they are likely TO lodge and fail
to I'll out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

The democratic voters of the county
of Gratiot are requested to meet in mass
convention at the court house in the
village of Ithaca, Oh Tuesday, Feb, 26,
1907, at 2 O'Clock p. m, for the purpose
of nominating a candidate for county
commissioner of schools; also for the
election of six delegates to represent the
county at the state convention to be
held in Flint on Thursday, Feb. 2S,
1907, to nominate two Justices of the
Supreme Court, two Regents Of the
University, and one Member of the
Board of Education; also for the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
BY order of the comfy committee.
@. NJ. Brown, Chairman.
ELI X. PIERCE, Secy.
Dated Feb. s, 1907.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
A Harem Dinner.

att was my first harem dinner" said
the lady missionary. I've sat on the
floor at a round table foot high.
Servants eased us down into our seats
and lifted us up again after the meal
was over. l asked the blessing. Each
course was served In one great dish,
and we helped ourselves with our fin
gers-the first two fingers OF the right
hand. Since | was their guest, the
cadi's wives continually selected It'd
bits and pressed them daintily be
tween my lips with finger and thumb.
To refuse would have been rude. |
gulped the tidbits down. The dish |
remember was lamb roasted whole.
Inside the lamb was a turkey, inside
the turkey was a chicken, inside the
chicken was a pigeon, inside the pigeon
was a quail, and inside the quail was a
becafic. The becafic tastes like reed
bird. 1t Is so small you swallow II,
head bones and all. in one mouthful."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27

II was literally coughing myself to
death, and had become too weak to
leave my bed; and neighbors predicted
that | would never leave it alive; but
they got fooled, foa thanks be to God,
was induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t took just four 81 bottles
to completely cure the coughland restore
me to good sounh health, writes Mrs.
Eva Uncapher, of Grovertown, Stark
Co: Ind This King of cough and cold
cures, and healer of throat and lungs,
is guaranteed by Geo. f. Sharrar, drug
gist. SOC. and $l.o0. Trial bottle free
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
Quick Action.

The quickest action ever noted by a
Cincinnati newspaper writer was illus
trated when he reported a murder case
in which one of the witnesses was a
negro porter in the hotel that was the
scene of the killing. The negro was
asked how many shots he heard. 1.-TWO
shots, subj" he replied. How far
apart were they?" "'Bout lise dissa-
way" explained the negro, clapping
his hands twice. with an interval of
about second between. Where
were you when the first shot was
firedY' Shining a gemman's shoes in
duh basement of duh hotel" Where
were you when the second shot was
fired?" "Ah was a-passin' duh Big
Fo' depot"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27
IS 1T RESULTS YOU WANT?

If it is results you want when you pay
for advertising, you get them by using
the columns of the RECORD. The REC
ORD mails more papers in the Alma
postoffice every week than all other
county papers combined. The RECORD
also enters the home of every sugar beet
grower who sells his beets to the Alma
branch OF the Michigan Sugar Co. It's
circulation department is open to all
advertisers. AS a business getter it is
not excclled in central Michigan. II you
have anything you do not want, or if
there is anything you do want, try the
dvertising columns of the RECORD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27

Almost since we can remember the
book trade and the farming industry
have been in a depressed" condition
Everybody is agreed that 1t does not
pay to grow corn or to make books
Both, indeed, are dead losses to the
people who cultivate them. Yet the
farmers and the literary men still e
on. There are about as many farms
as there were. and there are more 1T
erary men than ever. Perhaps times
are not quite so bad, after all, as PEG
pie suppose.-London Saturday Re
view
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27

If you are constipated, dull or bilious,
or have a sallow, lifeless complexion, try
Lax-ets once to see what they will do for
you. Lax-ets are little toothsome candy
tablets-nice to eat, nice in effect. No
gripping pain. Just a gentle laxative
effect that is pleasingly desirable.
Handy for the vest pocket or purse.
Lax-ets come to you in beautiful litho-
graphed metal boxes at . cents and %
cents. Sold by Geo. f. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-27

OOVe1O EEYV sU~s'
The best shots In the world are the
Kentucky mountaineers. The west has
nothing to compare with them. When
II comes to pulling gun" quickly and
shooting accurately the most expert OF
frontier bad men would appear slow
and clumsy by the side of many OF
these mountain outlaws. They learn
to shoot almost as soon as they grad
uate from the cradle. Many OF their
aports relate to shooting. The pro
prietor OF the crossroads store mas a
shooting gallery In his establishment,
where In other localities you might
find n slot machine. In one store
saw a wheel about half the size of n
spinning wheel with pieces of card
board containing numbers on the diff
ferent spokes. The charge was mi
pence 40 cents shot, and the par
ticipant picked his number. The prizes
ranged all the way from a box OF car
tridges to bag OF cornmeal or a side
OF SOW BOSOM" according TO the size
OF the piece OF cardboard selected.
The wheel was given a swift whirl by
the storekeeper; but, judging from the
shooting n saw, l could not find out
wherein he derived any profit from the
contrivance.-C. 7. Revere In Outing
Magazine