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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-03-20
Saved Her SONS Life.

PIE hsppiest mother in the little town
iva, No., is Mrs. S. Rupee. She
Fes One year ago my son was
with such serious lung trouble
our physician was unable to help
when, by our druggest's advice l
an giving him DR.. Kings New Dis
Ffy, and soon noticed improvement
Ept this treatment up for a few weeks
"a ne was perfectly well. He has
7sd Hs steadily since at carpenter work
Alngs New Discovery saved his life. "
Flsnteed n best cough and cold remedy
h |, y n1.JChnson, Druggist SOC and LOO.
Bottle free.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-03-20
Start AIIotine April I.

". B. Sans, alloting agent for the
Eu dAlene Indians, has the, registry
/ practically completed, and will be
|dy to commence the work OF allot-
|pt on or about April l, according to
Tekoa Blade.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-03-20
oFEIcERs. 4:

7. II. BREWER. President
W. NJ. DUTHIE, Vice President
ID NJ. ECKMAN, Cashier
JENNIE V. ECKMAN. Asst. Cashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

present and signed a petition to abate certain nusances now existing on said block. But the specific work of the club will be to secure a park on Pine avenue It was an enthusiastic meet ing and there will be an earnest effort made to improve the block both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

to form a Block Beautiful society. Mrs. Jackson, the temporary chairman. was unanimously elected president. Mrs. J. N. Hardman, secretary. Executive com mittee, the chairman, Mrs F. J. Mo Crossin, Mrs. Mamie H. Williams and Mrs. J. R. Carter. Fifteen ladies were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Dr. G. M. Lathem has returned from Colorado, where he spent his vacation Mrs. Lathem will remain west for a few weeks longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

through the individual and the city. The next meeting will be the following Fri day at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Williams, on Pine avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

ette." at the Majestic theatre Friday night, September 4. Admission, 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

The All Saints Episcopal church will give a musical comedy entitled "Blu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. D. Seifert of West End announce the engagement of their daugh- ter. Marie Augusta to MT. I. c. Wag- goner, the wedding to take place early in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Dr. Lawrence A. Fielder of Quitman, Ga., announces the engagement of his sister, Carolyn, to MT. Paul Wright of Birmingham, the marriage to take place in October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

MT. and Mrs. Alonzo Elliott announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah, to MT. Lewis G. Richter, the marriage to take place the last of September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young Ware an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Willie Kirk, to MT Murray Collins White, the marriage to occur early in the fall at Tuskegee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

ahead of the Statendsm from Rotterdam.
II wss q close 3,0O0-mile race all the
way across. As the Kroonland wss
leaving the English channel, on August
l6, she got q glimpse OF the ststendsm
leaving. From thst moment the Kroou-
land speeded until she gained the lesd,
on August II. The liners never lost
sight Of each other from that time until
the race was 6nishtd
Footpsds last night in New York
robbed a woman, threw her under an
approaching electric street car and e.
capped. The woman was killed.
Francis Osbourn, son of Logan o.
bourn, of KabIetown, Jefferson county,
W. Va, died Thursday night aftsr a
brief illness OF lockjsw, the result oil
treading on nail.
Albert Kelly, who, three weeks ago,
10 8 fit OF insanity, attempted to murder
certain members of his family and was
foiled In this, and who made an unsuc-
cessful effort to burn the Kelly home, in
Grafton, W. Va, escaped from the State
Hospital for the Insane st Weston 81
an early hour yesterday morning and
thus far five guards sent out after him
have failed to effect his capture. Til;
is his second escape from the institution,
he having been placed there the last
time just after attempting to carry out
his murderous designs three weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
The Halus Case.

New York, Aug. 25.-"Captsin
Peter O. Hams, jr., is as sane as any
one," said Sheriff Harvey of Queens
county today. Stories that he Is raving
like a maniac in his cell are ridiculously
untrue. He is precise in his life and an
ideal prisoner.
"All the stories that have been
printed saying that Captain Hams
II loans for my poor wife and raves to
90 back TO bis army post are absurd, ."
continued the sheriff. L. jenkins Helms
Is as well and composed as his brother. "
Frank F. Wild, attorney fer Mrs.
Hams, declares today that she would
not 20 on the stand to confess wrong
doing and thus save her husband.
When Mcintyre, chief counsel for the
Hams brothers, was told that Mrs. Hams
might take the stand for the prosecution,
he said: eff Mrs.. Hams Is a competent
legal witness for the state | shall waive
ali objections l might have and let her
take the stand. We have all the evil
dsnce We need t. substantial The charges
made by Captain Hams Mrs. Hams can
not deny hem"
In this connection Mr.. Mclntyre
claims to have certain letters written by
Annis TO Mrs. Hams. What is their
contents be refuses to say, but AYERS that
when the Trial opens they will be one OF
the features which, he sage, "will make
the Haius trial one Of the most senss.
tional in the history of the courts OF
New York ststs,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Harry Hlips Confederate.

New York, Aug. Addressed in
costly silks and wesring many diamonds
Mrs. Minnie Curtis was arrested here
today charged with being the confederate
Of Harry Hill, brother of former Con-
sressman George j. Hill of Paterson,
N. j., who was arrested 10 that town
and is Said to have confessed to a
score of burglsries. After her sr.
rest, jewelry worn by Mrs. Curtis
was identified by William Scott,
whose apartments we're robbed last
April. In Mrs. Curtis home were found
many costly furs and much jewelry, all
said to have been the fruit Of raids in
which Hill and the womsn's companion,
Bert Curtis participated. Curtis is now
under srrest 10 Philadelphia. Hill, who
has been bsiled by bis rich grand father
Henry King, a silk manufacturer 10
Paterson, it is declared has been led
astray by the woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Loss of Life.

Boston, Aug. 25.-Eightesu men sre
reported killed, a number injured In the
collapse of brick block in the Ohalses
Square st 1855 o'clock t)day. Ten
dead, seven badly hurt, have already
been taken out. The men were at work
GA the inside of the building, thirty-f'e
in numbsr, rebuilding The structure,
when the front vail collapsed. Men,
bers OF the police and FIRE departments
aud citizens are t. dig ont the remaining
bodies in hope some msy be living.
Fifteen men ara still buried in the ruins,
probably dead. The building was being
rebuilt by Maurice Gordon. All bu;
the front wall had been destroyed at the
time of the Ohelses FIRE. Thirty. five
men were employed about the building
aud most of these were on the inside.
Twelve of the men at work 10 the build
ing are known to have escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
DANCE AT THE PLAINS.

Although the lsborers Is still cryiog
for bread and the employer will not heed
bis demand and the 'stsnd-psttfrs" are
telling Of The glorious prospects ahead
that nobody can see but themselves, the
young people OF The Plains do not care
il pumpki never get ripe, judging from
the delight expressed 10 the eyes OF q
large number Of lovely young ladies lend
many married ones) and handsome young
men engaged in the giddy wbirl OF the
german on the 21st at the Town Hsll,
and whore good time" was had. Every
week or two. On the 2Sth large mas
queride bali will be held when sisters
won't know their brothers or sweethear 5
know each other.
The Plains. August "a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Won sternburg,s Funeral.

Berlin, Aug. 25.-Fuut raj services
for Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the
German Ambassador to the United
States who died In Heidelberg Sunday
night will be held Friday at LuIzchena.
near LeipSic. Many men prominent In
Germany's public life, IS well as MEM
bers OF the foreign diplomatic corps, are
arranging to attend the funeral. The
Baroness Won Sternburg, who was near a
collapse immediately following the death
of the baron is improved today. Mes
ssges of coincidence from all countries
10 which her husband was known have
done much to tighten her sorrow. Many
messages OF coincidence came from the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Failure Announced.

New York, Aug. 25.-The suspension
of A. o. Brown & Co., one Of the largest
brokerage firms in New York, has been
announced on the Stock Exchange.
Within half an hour of the announce
ment of the suspension d. W. Noel, an
attorney, was appointed assignee. AT
tso o'clock the suspension of the firm
was also announced on the New York
Cotton Exchange. Their outstanding
interests there are small.
At215p. m. E. F. Buc nsnan, Of the
suspended firm, issued a statement IN
which be declared that the failure was
not a grave one and that the firm could
pay of dollar for dollar. He expressed
the belief that there would be q resump-
lion very shortly.
Chicago, Aug. IS "A. o. Brown &
Co.. of New York, have ordered open
trades 10 grain on the Chicago Board OF
Trade closed. This is equivalent to an
announcement of suspension. The firm
was one of the heaviest traders on the
local exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Eu,ruhndu,s Marazine fnr Sentemher

Evtrybody's Magazine for September
has been received from its publishers in
New York, and present, most varied
aud attractive table of contents.
G ouverneur Morris contributes an illu'-
trated article on "Newport the Ma
ligned." The growing menace of "The
Black Hand" is dealt with, and 10 "Css-
tro-is he tyrant or liberst'r, 'the iDdict-
ment and defence are given. ''The law
of the killed and wounded" Amusing
the Million" and the last instalnent of
"The Shadow world are of much in
terest Eight bright stories, verse, r.
views etc. complsts this Issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

The Success Magazine for September
has been received from Its publishers in
New York. The leading article, 'The
Reign of Lswlessness in Kentucky,"
tells OF the fight being made by Gov.
Augustus Wilson, and claims that 1t is
deserving nstional attention. cat III,
Threshold Of Flight deals with the air.
ship. MAKING the Desert Bloom" tells
what is being done to develop the i'm
mense American desert, and "The Pulse
of the World" touches on public affairs
and things 10 general. The fiction and
verse are excellent and among the de-
partments are to be noted "Pin mone7
Papers" editors Chst," "The Well
Dressed Man." etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
TUESDAY EVENING. ArG. 25. 1903.

The eDcyclicsl embodying the results
of the recent Lambeth conference OF Z45
Episcopal bishops at London, England,
from all paris of the world, shows that q
strong stand was iskeu for the essential
aims of socialism. The conference,
after much discussion, recognized the
principles of brotherhood underlying this
International movement, and called upon
the church to show its sympathy for 1t
Sin so far as it strives to procure ior all
lust treatment and real opportunity TO
llge tue human lives" The conference
also took 8 position squsrely sgaiuSt the
HIGHER criticism of the Bible, and al
6,med the historical truth Of the facts
stated in the creed. 1t also opposed the
organization of churches with the color
line drawn, affirming that all races ara
peoples must be welded together in OIL Q
body. By vote Of 81 to "a, the con-
ference resolved thst it was undesirable
that the innocent party to divorce Tor
iufdelity receive the blessing OF the
church upon the marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Plains, August "a.
A Faithful Friend.

81 have used Ohsmberlsin's Collie,
Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy since 1t
was frat introduced to the public In
1872, and have never found one instance
where cure was not speedily effected
by its use. / have been q commercial
traveller for eighteen years, and never
start out on a trip without this, my
faithful friend" says 81. s. Nichols OF
OskIsnd, Ind. Ter. When man has
used remedy for thirty-fye years he
know it's value and is competent to speak
of 1t. For sale by W. F. Creighton &
Go. and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

Dun & Co. report 299 commercial
failures for the past week, as comp'red
with 17S 10 the corresponding week
of last yesr. Railroad earnings for the
first half of August show continued lO''
in traffic. Bank exchanges are 8 pei
cent less thsn in the same week OF last
year but the republican politicians Dill
US that "prosperity has returned"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

Nor satisfied With employing bis sum-
mer vacation at Sycamore Hill in max
ing 8 president for the American people
the iudefat'gable. Executive has turned
his hand to msking governor for New
York. These things msy amuso S
leisure bat they are not compatible
with the functions ard duties OF the
president of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
MAXIM,S MAXIM.
Modest Claims Often Carry More
Conviction Than Loud Boasts.

When Maxim, the famous inventor, placed
his gun before a committee Of judges, he
stated lis carrying power TO be considerably
below what he felt sure the gun would accom-
plish. The result Of the trial was therefore
triumph Of might have been if he had over
estimated his guns efficiency.
Our claim regarding Newbro Herpicide
IL based on actual scientific facts.
liza living germ is causing your hair 10 fall
out it's the most fensible thing to kill that
Newbro's Herpicide does this quickly and
effsctually. Destroy the cause you remove
the effect.
Sold by Ernest L. Allen & Co., agents.
Two sizes SOC and 800. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpie'de Co.,
nstroit. Mich. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

"kHltle Brother of the Rich is the
title of book Just ont from the pen Of
Joseph Medil Paterson, Chicago's mil
lionaire socislist, which is Of senSa-
tioual character 1t deals WITH the life
of the rich society and s,Sge folks st
New York without gloves, showing
money to be the sole aim Of all through
varions forms Of morel degradation and
sensuality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
Meat Prices.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Oompetition that
promises to mean q cut In meat prices
Is scheduled in the beef trade about DC
tober 1. An independent concern has
been incorporated under the name OF the
Chicago stock yards and transit company
as a rival Of the Union Stock Yards and
Transit Company. 1t has capital
of 81, 500, 900, of which nesrly half is
to be spent for plant. The company
has purchased 25 acres of land and ls
now building According &c H. W.
Rockwell, one Of the incorporators, the
benefits of competition will be enjoyed
blythe cattle raisers, butchers and con-
sumers because the new company expects
to cut prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

WHILE absurdly Boosting OF the hte
prospect Of carrying Virginia, T'nnei
ace and several other southern Ststes
for Taft the republican campaign man.
ayers cannot conceal their anxiety in
regard to Ohio, Indiana and New YORK.
In the estimation of impartial observers
these states are in the doubtful list, with
the scale iucliniug more and more to the
democratic patty. Why, only today
dispatches from Hot Springs stSt' that
much anxiety is manifested by the IT.
publican Iepdtr5 who 90 there over tie
siluation in New York Stste.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

A SENATE subcommittee, headed by
Senator Burrows, Of Michigan, met In
Washington yesterday to gsthtr data for
the use of Congress in revising the tariff
II Senator Burrows hiss his way the only
tariff revision he will recommend is one
unwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
From Washington.
I ,ous,rondence.of the Alexandria Gazette j
Washington, Aug. 20.

'orre,rondence, Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Aug. %.
A fake opinion by the attorney gene
raj which has been more or less circu'
lated in regard to land rights "ss EN-,
phaticslly denied at the Department Of
Justice today. Tue story stated that
the attorney general had rendered de-
cision that land along the psvltaole
streams between low and high water
mark 10 danger line from 20 to 90 feet,
according to the grade Of bank belong
ing to the government AID not ID the
riparian owners. In answer to dozens
inquiries the department today sutho.
rizsd a general denial that there had
ever been such a decision.
The general land Office today an
uouuces The signing Of Proclsms ton
by the president opening The Trip
connty lands in South Dakota spd sp'
pointing Judge James W. Wit.eD, chiel
law officer o. the general land office T.
superinteud the registration and draw
iug for sites, which later will take place
at Dallas, Monday, October 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

AMERICANS are said to be backing q
tevolutary movement to oveIturn the
castro government in Veueznel'. This
has been suspected for some time and
may turn out to be a second P4nama
Air
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

WITH the meuare of the Cnmpackfr
bill to deprive the southern democrats
of their representation in Congress for
preventing ignorance from controlling
their State governments it is said that
democrats in Virginia and Maryland
are going to vote for the candidates Of
the party that proclaims this vindictlve
sectional policy. These must be only
b,evet democrats, suggests the Phils-
delphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

The September number of "Womsn's
Home Companion" has been received
from its Publishers in New York. The
editorials ere good; art, verse and music
are excellent and the fiction is much
above the average. "The Romance OF
an Empress" is the first of series of ar
licles giving the life ofthe Czar,ns. Jack
London on his trip Ground the world
sends q description Of The Nature Man,"
anu Padcregski selects the hest pro-
srimme OF modern Polish music. Inis
is the great fall fashion number and coz
lains much to interest every Woman'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
HOW THEY STAND,
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YEsI RRDAY's RESULTS.

ESIERDAY'S RESULTS.
New York, A; Pittsburg, 1.
New York, 5; Pittsburg, l.
Philadelphia. 2; Cincinnati, l.
Chicsgo. 4: Brooklyn, 2.
st. Louis, 8; Boston, 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
HOW THRY STAND.
Grammatical Sore Ewes Cured.

"For twenty years suffered from a
bad case of granulated sore ewes, says
Merlin Boyd of Heniietts, Ky. ''In
February, 1903, gentleman a'ked me
to try Ohamberlain's Sslve. | bought
one box and used about two-tbirds OF it
and my eyes have not given me any
trouble since" This salve is for sale
by W. f. Creighton and Co., and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

All hope of a peaceful settlement OF
the dispute at The Hsgue between the
Netherlands and VenezLIa was removed
today by the receipt of second note
from Jose deSesus Paul the Venezuelan
foreign minister what made an ami
cable settlement practically impossible.
The Dutch government will hasten its
preparations for establishing q blockade
OF Venezuelan potts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

ESTABLISHMENT OF HARBoR LINES. Alex.
an lria, Vs.-U. s. Engineer Offi.e, 22Ud and
IL, 1908. A public hearing will be. given in
Chamber Of Commerce Of Alexandria, Va,
Sept. 4, 1908, at IL a. H.. 10 all persons in
terested in establishment Of harbor lines for
port Of Alexandria. Va. Maps showing pro-
posed harbor lines are on view here and at
Chamber Of Comm rec, Alexandria, Va,
SPRINGER COSBY. Major, Engrs.
augfz H. H. n. ~,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

To thwsr. rumOred plots against the
lie of King Alfonso of spain, the itine-
rsrg of his trip from Msd'id to London,
where he has just srrived, was secretly
charged from the published route. The
public was kept in Ignorance Of these
changes. King Alfonso is now at the
Isle Of Wight, where he Joined bis wife,
who is visiting her mother
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is es
Decinlly recommended for children. 1t astes
nearly as good as maple sugar. Sold by w.
f. Creighton Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25

Five barrels HElNDS CUCUMBER
PICKLES, Just received for sale at 90c PEE
nundred By J. 9. hlLbUkNs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-25
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
Chicago, G; Boston, 4.
Detroit, 1; Washington, O.
Cleveland 8; Philadelphia, 2.
st. Lonis, A. New York, 2.
New York, 6; st, Louis 4.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-29
Animals Fight in Shack.

From Bristol's woods, in Southern
Prospect, village near Waterbury.
Conn, wildcat pursued a big deer
until from exhaustion It fell through
the roof of the side hill hen shack Of
Edison Black. Guinea fowls set up a
great commotion, and with the deer's
desperate struggles for liberty, cooped
up In a shack 15x12, with nearly so
fowls, there was such a racket that a
trusty watchdog awoke Black. He
went to the henhouse to find 80 fowls
trampled to death, every pane of glass
and all the roosts broken and the deer
dying of broken neck. It's TANKS
were lacerated from the claws of the
wildcat, tracks of which were in the
coop, where 1t remained until fright
ened away by the approach of Black.