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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
Don't Tobacco Spit md Smoke Tour LIE Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve ana vigor, take MOTTO.
BAG, the wonder.worke~ that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or 81. Cure guaran'
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
Delaware A, enue S S. Association

The annual meeting Of the Della
ware Avenue Sunday School Asso-
citation was held last evening at the
residence of Captain Peter b. Ayars,
No. l2ll Washington street. The
treasurer reported that all debts
have been paid and that a balance
Of SO. " remains on hand. The fol-
lowing officers were then elected:
Superintendent. Peter b. Ayars:
assistant. Robert Tolmlc; secretary,
.Averla Crossan: assistants, e. J.
.Ayars and +. Maxwell; treasurer,
Frank Davis; chorister. c. {. Kline;
pianist, Mrs. b. Cook; librarians,
George Cox and William Newton.
Trustees. B. II. Cook, H. Link,
Charles lngham; superintendent OF
the infant department, Mrs. J. {.
Green: assistant. Mrs. M. Copper
thwalte. The different committees
were also named.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old Kriss: an littls girl 9 years
old, and want you to bring me doll
and go.cAr;, n dust pan and brush. anu
ring, and some candy and nuts Helen
VicEsrs, 1910 West Fourth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: I am little boy 10
years old and want q dog chain, chicken
box Of c,ndy< and some apples. Archie
Armstrong.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
Coal, Wood and Oats.

H. T. Sergeant. dealer In coal, wood and
grain, Maryland avenue and Monroe
street, office. 9TH and King streets; new
phone, 545. Large pea coal for family
use; large load wood for $3.50; hickory
wood for opun CRATES. adv.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: I am little girl Q
years old, and want g0-cnrt. Get OF
dishes, doll. some candy and nuts. Mary
Wiser, eco Ninth Avenue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Old Kriss:-Pease bring me doll, q
broom, foot ball, high chair for my doll,
II tree and candy and nuts Emily Vickars.
1921 West 4th street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Work on the bull ing OF tho Winnings
ton Bicycle Club will not b5 common ced
until spring, and it Will then DO pushed
rapidly toward completion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus. bring me an
express wagon. q sle'l. and some candy.
Harlan Wilson, 500 Brooms street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old KRIS.

and want gold ring. ursst uiu. set Of
gold buttons and any other Ettls thing
you want to bring me- and some nice
candy Your Little Friend Clinton Il.
Townsend. 6l5 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: would like to have
large doll. set Of dishes. q crib, and
some candy and nuts, marie Wing, Glib
West strest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Charles W Burton OF Charleston. s. C.
fell from freight CIR at Fourth 8 raet
yesterday and MAS severely injarsd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Edward Sewall was arrested this morn
ing for being drunk, He had 30 bags Of
candy in his possessiun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Cnus:-I want doll baby
coach, rocking chair, some toys to play
with, picture books, Christmas tree. some
candy and banannaa Marion McCulien,
Marshallton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:--I want story book,
Christmas tree. macintosh. gold ring, a
lock bracelet, new hat, candy. nuts, fruit.
Elsie Mckinley ri Pine street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:--Please bring me a
go-cart, a pair OF kid gloves, n doll. bed
for them. candy, nuts, tree and my
brother Lenzi he wants an express wagon.
sled, and a horse aud wagon. Helen
Barndt, ss21 Woodlawn avenue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus Please bring me .
doll. q cart. set Of dishes. table, picture
book, little basket pocket book. Dora
NJ. Hamilton. 1907 Washington street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old Kriss:-Please bring me high
chair, cap. cont, pair of stockings, some
dresses and candy. Herman Cooper, 433
BattOnwood street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old Kriss:-I want q set of fire
engine, new sled. Don't forget my grand
mother. Willie Money, 1910 Head street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
Canary Birds.

Tho regular monthly meeting Of the AL
uinnae will BIO held at the High School
this afternoon at 3. 80 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
The Protecttonist
Church Entertainment.

is monthly magazine published by the Home
Market Club, in Boston, Mas. Leading authority
on economic questions; 81 year; 10 cents copy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear santa Claus:-I want a pair OF
boots, some candy. nuts, hat and some
clothes. James Kelley, l2 Lobdell street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Five per cont. will by ADDED to all Coun.
ty Tax bills paid after D,c DR. 81 ii
Five yer cent. will be added on all Coun-
ty Tax bills paid after December 81. II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old Kriss:- want a new pair of
shoes. set OF fire engines, nuts, candy.
Dallas Hoover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old kriss:-I want a g0-cart. pair
of shoes. pair Of kid gloves. Clara Hoover,
1916 Head street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Misery may love company, but 1t
doesn't entertain its company very well.
Kansas City Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Kriss PLEASE bring mt q doll
baby ring. sumo fire engines, Christmas
tree candy, nuts and oranges. Mabel
Mckinley, I'll Pine street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:-I want a doll, dia-
mond ring hristma1 tree, Morris chair,
coat and bonnet pair of shoes, set OF
dishes, candy. nuts. Elizabeth Jones, 1884
Maryland avenue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa CIaus:-Please bring mo q
doll baby, toy fire engine, blackboard,
and u stocking full Of candy and coal.
George Common, 1917 Searles ST. cot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20
Look Through the List.
For Men.

L0Ok Through Tic LiSt.
For Men.
Smoking Jackets, $3.50 and s.
toSI5.
Bath Robes, 81 and s. to $40
Mackintoshes, 81 and S. toSI2
Rubber Coats, 50 and 81.
Sweaters. 81 and 81 to 81.
Kint Goats, $3.50 and So to
$3.50.
Umbrellas, 81 and $3.50 to 81
Canes, to Sl.ro.
Initial Kandkerchiefs, 3 Tor
CSC.
Special Handkerchief, 6 in
box for 81.
All Linen Handkcrchiefs, CSC
each.
All silk lIandkerchiefs, 25c
and soc.
Muf1crs, soc 10 s..
Full SCI. Shield, 81, 81. IS and
$3.50.
Fancy Shirts, soc and 75c to
SI.5o,
Dress Shirts, 81, SI.25 and
$3.50.
Fancy Suspcnders, 25c and
soc 10 81.
Neckwear, &c, soc and 81.
Special Patterns for Holiday Trade.
Suits Of Clothes, s. to SIS.
Ov,rcoat, S. 10 SIS.
Storm Goats, IS to $40.
Refer, s. to $40.
Fancy Vests, Coat and Vest,
$3.50 to S..
Dress SUITS. SI3 to SIS.
Full Dress Tuxedo, $40, SIe
and SIS.
Full Dress Vest. $3.50 to 81.
Fnll Dress Trousers. S. and SO
Dunlap Silk Hats. Fedoras and
Stiff Hats. Fur Caps and
Wool Caps.
Silk Hat, S. and So.
New Fall Derby, Sc, s.. 50 to
$500.
Patent Leather Shoes. $3.50,
stto 81.
Rubber Boots, S. to $3.50.
Slippers, 81 and $3.50 to S..
House Boots, $3.50.
Over Caters, ST and $3.50.
For Boys.
Mackintoshcs, s. to $3.50.
Rubber Goats, SI.75 andS2. 50.
Sweaters, 81 and $3.50.
suits Of Clothes, 81. 50 to SIS.
OvercoatS, So to SIS,
storm Coats, So to $40.
, Refers, $3.50 to SO.
Wool Caps, 25c TO soc.
| loque', 25C 10 soc.
Tams SC to $3.50.
Rubber Boots, 81 to $3.50.
Leggins, SI.25 10 s..
Styles new; qualities right;
prices mode ate; exchange
trade.
Open every evening until 10
O'clock.
JAS. !. MULLIv 8 SOUS,
Sixth and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus Il am nico boy and I
wound like you to bring me box OF tools.
u sled. II lantern. aid some candy and
nuts and please don't forget my wife.
j. Heal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus :-Ploase bring mo a
rocking horse, u sled, express wagon, and
II hobby horse. Please don't forgot my
vile. j. Ynte4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:-I bought I would
drop you a few lines to let you know what
| want for Christmas As will be q years
old on Friday. l want u go-cart. a doll
uishes. table, ,ree, and some candy and
nuts, Susie Stokes, 7s3 Warner street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear X riss Please bring me doll, a
SET of dishes. gn.cart, broom, nuts, candy.
Lille Pyle, Elan, Pa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:-I thought 1 would
drop you few Inns ana tell you what
| want for Christmas ] want u doll, dressed
IN blue silk u go-cart blackboard. and
some candy nut, and oranges. Mary
Higley, III Warner streot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Kriss:-I want book, q horn, ex-
press wagon, plush cap, Christmas tree,
game skating cap sweater. some candy
aud oranges. GourRe F. Jones. 406 south
franklin street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Old Kriss: Il want patrol wagon
with two horses tina jump, doll with long
dresses anu some candy. Thomas Kane.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Krjss:-please bring me little fire
engine, hose carriage, hook and ladder,
nuts candy. Ethel Robinson, 1Oll Church
| or
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring me q
Christmas tree. soldier boy, drum, gun.
uox Of tools, frs engine with thrse horses,
express wagon candy and nuts. Norman
B,.er, us Ea,t Tenth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-20

Dsar Santa Claus.-I want pair OF
nittens, skating cap. doll coach, candy,
, nuts and fruit. Ruth Jones, Stanton.
Dear Santa Claus:--I want u doll, pair
Of rubbsrs, story book, RUG, box Of writ
ing paper, handkerchief, pair of loggins,
bot 10 OF cologne, umbrella. Lydia Har.
man. Elsmere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Grover Summers Of Howell, was Wis
iting Salem friends today.
David Nance, Of silverton, was sa
lem business visitor today.
Jenk Harding, Of Woodburn, was q
Salem business visitor today.
Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Holman
drove over from Dallas today on bust
nass.
NJ. Wampol, Of Woodburn, was IN
this city today ON business nj the court
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Walton and
Leo Walton went To Corvallis today for
a visit.
Miss Dalton, supreme court stem
ographer wontto Portland thisaftornoon
for a visit
Mrs T.. r. Watt was passenger 10
81. Paul 10 visit with Mrs. Peter Kirk,
old time friends.
A. I. Banta was passenger down
ON the Altoona today on his way To the
mines in Idaho.
w, $. simmons went down 10 Zum.
waits Landing this morning whore he
will work on n ranch,
Mrs. r. ID. Tibbits, OF Albany, arrived
in the city this morning aud will take
up her residence In South Salem
Mr. and Mrs, r, T.. Barnemann; 1 |
Frultland, went 10 Oregon City this
morning where they will reside in the
fnture.
Il. Il. Skipton, OF Eugene &. g. STAN
10y, and George W. Wright, Of Albany
were commissioned notaries, public yes
terday.
G. r. Cathcart, Of The Dallcs, ciga
and tobacco merchant, and formerly
sheriff of Douglas county was in the city
yesterday,
Mrs, NJ. !. Fisher, OF Lincoln, who
has been visiting Mr. aud Mrs. G. ID.
Cunningham, Of Liberty, returned 10 |
Portland today,
senator Nod l.ooney, of jefferson,
rame to town today after some frame
work aud material from the sash and
door factory for his new residence.
Mr.. r. u. EHNon and wife returned
rom Corvallis tins morning whore
MIR, ENrixon had the contract for the
stone work ON the new wing 10
NE agricultural building
A u, Manluam, OF Clackamas county
and proprietor of the original town plat
II Marquam, came Ia the city today
after his SON A. Lloyd Manuam, who
Sas a student in Willamette,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
FR|EDMHN'S NEW RA6KET!
Cor. Commercial and State streets. Salem, Ore.

land office. He out-winded Moores un-
ill general pallor struck the crowd.
Moores got his wind completely during
the time BelkLap's exhaust steam wa,
blowing off his mental vacuum and now
sailed into the defunct Portland uni.
versity In way that made the theolo-
gical fur fly. lie said the Methodist
conference politicians could give the
Republican politicians cards and spades
and beat them ut any game under the
sun. The Portland hospital was another
financial wreck of Methodism and the
Portland aggregation of theological wind
now proposed to hitch their wreck onto
the other wreck. President Whitaker
wanted to raise $4,000 to buy the hos
pital building.
They need hospital" said man
in white necktie.
eyes, " said Moores, "they are ready
to occupy one permanently"
portland University is no more.
They were glad to get away with their
furniture, Their two million dollar real
estate peculation il now in the hands
OF the Dutch. They are going 10 convert
II into a beer garden (Laughter.) Moores
was now in full swing and wound up for
the evening but not before he had de.
mollshed the late Portland University
more completely than the lrishman did
the skunk, The next Methodist con.
ference when il meets al Salem will be |
apt to hear some OF the echoes of
Moores's talk, which was applauded to
the echo.
y. vi. Newport, who got his start in
life as horse reporter ON this paper.
spoke wittily and tasteiully about the
legal profession, on which he is getting
a pretty strong tail-hold, lsee Black
'tone) b. +. Irvine spoke impressively
IF the way public opinion is formulated
by little country newspapers like the
corvallis Times and One Cent Daily.
Mrs. Ida Hutton Vaughn read a witty
PAPER ON the graduates who on the rudi.
nents Of learning acquired at Villa
netta had built themselves carers of
'seiulness by learning to become sten.
'graphers, and showed that woman
nay he a graduate and stenographer
nd yet be- witty, ladylike and wise. l.
Van Winkle spoke for the baby
lass IN happy manner. Moores said
,e would have been happy to introduce
'ilmon Ford, General Odell, Rev. Gran.
us and Col. Hofer, but as it was nearly
O'Clock he torbore and made another I
title speech himself before pronouncing
he benediction on what was with all il, ]
rawhacks very happy occasion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15

Following is the prol able itinery Il
the National Editorial Asso, lat on, as
given by SecretarpTozier:
Leave Portland Saturday morning for
Astoria; clambake in evening Sunday
afternoon for Portland; attend church la
evening. Leave Portland Monday morn.
ing, July 10 Oregon City for dinner,
Salem for supper. Tuesday, July IL,
Albany for breakfast, Eugene for
dinner, Roseburg for supper. We'd
ncsday, July -, Mediord for breakfast,
Ashland for dinner, Roseburg for sup
per. Thursday, July l3, Albany for
breakfast, McMinnville for dinner, Port
land for supper, Leave for Washington.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15

Coast" He was for two years editor Of the
Pacific Tribune, Of Ilwaco, but severed his
connection with that pyper some time
ago.
Mr.. Simpson has written a very large
number Of poems, many Of which have
attracted wide and favorable notice. The
most Of this was done within 10 or is
years after he left the university, but he
has written quite number Of pieces at
odd times within the past Is years. His
first verses were published in the Paci-
fic Christian Advocate while he was
still at the university. He had much
political genius, and has done some very
notable work.
Mr.. Simpson was 81 years Of age.
He lived for some time at Siletz reser-
vation and Corvallis. At the latter
place he was editor of the Gazette early
m the sixties. lie suddenly changed
the politics Of the paper aud moved 10
Salem.
While at Astoria he wrote the poem
on the launching Of the battleship Ore
gon, which was telegraphed TO the Ex-
aminer by the Astoria Chamber Of com
merce and took the prize. This is said
10 be the longest poem ever sent over
the wire.
AZ Ilwaco he ran a small paper for the
/. X. q n. Co., until IL was bought up
and consolidated with another paper,
when Simpson came 10 Portland.
lie has sister living near TillamOok
who has complete collection Of his
poems, published and unpublished.
Many Of these are incomplete and have
been laid by for years awaiting the at
tention Of their author. Several good
offers have been made for the right 10
publish the collection, and Simpson has
promised TO finish the incomplete poems
for that purpose, but never has done the
work.
Simpson did not write poetry-he
simply "threw IL off," and even I'm a
dissipated condition would give utter =,
ance TO the most sublime thoughts and !
pour forth gems Of poetic expression.
He was widely known among old-time
printers
lie has two grown sons, young men
Of fine ability, who are filling good po-
sitions in this state.
It II said that after separation from
his wife, he braced mp and quit drink
ing for some time, but that later he was
thrown considerably in her company
and could not stand the pressure, fall
ing back into Incorporate habits.
When he came 10 Portland for the
last time he was wreck.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
Impefial Limited

The Canadian Pacific Railway is now
making the fastest time across the con-
tnent, Their service IL OF the most
splendid description, All classes of
passengers are carried on the "lm-
p'rial' train.
You may travel anywhere by the
Canadian Pacific Railway and 500 Line.
Mr., {. NJ. Lockwood il agent for Sa.
lem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
A NOTED RACE,
10 Come off in Salem Satur-
day Afternoon.

An interesting horse race will com.
on az the Fair Ground AT , O'Clock Sstnr.
Gay afternoon of this week. betwasn
belle Flynn and Pat Murphy Tor a mrs,
oi 300 Belle Flynn is from Sp5kape
and has eeen wintering at Stayton ami
TAT Murphy. Is from Scio. These two
HORSES have had several raees and are ~
viehly matched that Il Is almost case
town named, the horses having s.orsi ~
Two DAYS and no race. The rsn,,ls
around Sclo and Stayton an. All -.
much excited and are coming in lar,s
crowds 10 attend this race. aisos s-'.ss,
many Nlll come from lndepeDdsn,s
McN'nnIille, Sllyerton, ALBANY. Isbs,
non and other towns, and no donb,
many salemlies will avail themselves ~
.he vac. Opportunity to enjoy a really eooj
sNN"' 6 Is q
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
= - =
DIED

WRlGilTMAN,-At Sublimity, Marion
county, Wednesday, June IA, 1899, Of
pneumonia, Harry Benjamin Wright
man, aged 4 years, II month and 70
days.
Deceased was the SON Of Mr. and Mrs.
Fay j. Wrightman, Interment was had
in Rural cemetery az 10 a. m. to-day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15

WOOL Bought hy nllson 4 Payne
agents, one door west of nalrymple's
store, Call and see us before selling
g. l6-lm
COOK WANTED.-Appy at the Cot.
tagc Hotel Tor information. 6l5St
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
|0uP Goods are AWdU Up!
The Prices are Down TO Zero!
'Dot

We have commenced this morning to make great reduc
tons on lines of goods We make special mention of our
clothing.
Mems suits such other advertising bar
gains at So so and ST. We say take them for S. Re-
member IS buys good suit of clothes we'll worth $3.50 at
Fredmans New Racket.
We have better, such will cost you SO elsewhere we
say ST. All S2 50 suits go for 49, Be and call in
and see clothing for Boys and Men.
Crash hats from 23c up Overshrs from zoe up Un-
derwear socks and suspenderS at extremely low prices
Great assortment of sweaters gloves trunks, telescopes
ETC.. at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
Equal to the Demand

Notwithstanding the great demand
for iirst-class groceries and fruit, YOU
viii find all YOU want ut Branson &
Ragau's. B.l2e o Il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
Daily Entertainment.

The circus comes once a year but YOU
find the good things 10 eat each day at
the Wonder restaurant next Ia Harritt
x Lawrence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
! THE DAILY JOURNAL has
more subscribers in Salem,
! and paid-up ones at that, !
than any other newspaper. !
9SxNxNxNxNx<xNxNxNxNxNxHxl
Grand Coneert

Grand Concert.
At the Unity church Tuesday evening
June 40. DIR. paryin's pupils assisted hy
Mrs. Halle Parrish-llingcs, Noyello
Quartet, Mrs Holland, j. r. paVin and
others, admission 10 cents q l3 -
Ice Not Given Away
cannot afford 90 give ice away, hut
am selling pure article at a price that
IL within the reach of all,
CRYsrAL les WORKS.
j. NJ. Mcclure, Prop. a 10 Il
To cure Ia Grippe, Keep warm. sspeciaIl,
ne leet. and take Dr. Miles NeFylne.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-06-15
ul0URArmlcAl sKrrcu.


Mr.. Simpson Was son OF Hon, Ben
simpson, pioneer OF lsl6, aud was only
six months old when brought across the
plains. Ills parents located at Oregon
City wheN they remained two years.
and subsequently lived in Marion and
Polk counties Tor many years, Wherc
sam enjoyed such educational adyan.
tages as the log.cahin schools OF those
days afforded, until he was 10 years Of
age, when he accompanied his older
brother, sylvester, 10 Willamette uni
yeFsity, lie graduated with the de.
gree oi A, n. In 1854. Tie then turned
his attention 10 the study OF law, and
Was admitted 90 the har in ISIS, and for
the following three years practiced Law
with good suooess az Corvallis. About
the time he Was admitted 10 the bar he
was marrced 10 Miss Julia Humphrey,
whose acquaintance he had made when
both were students at the university.
la 1871 he abandoned the practice oi
Law and embraced the profession Of
journalism. The change VAS an un.
fortunate one, and the venture proved
disastrous financially Since that time
Mr., simpson has been engaged As a
writer GA various papers in this city.
Portland and elsewhere. lie was en-
ployed Tor some time in helping com.
pile Baneross's History Vi the PacihcI