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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
THE CAPITOL CORNERSTONE,
1t VIII BE Laid on the Fourth of July by
the Montana Masons.

the Montana Masons.
The arrangements for the exercises
attendant upon the laying of the corner
stone of the State Capitol July 4th are
assuming shape in manner that is
highly creditable to the Importance of
the undertaking, assuring successful
celebration of one of the most important
events in the States history. Gov.
Smith, the presiding officer of the State
Capitol Building Commission, and MAYOR
Edwards, of Helena, acting Jointly,
have appointed committees to prepare
for the event. and they are sparing no
effort to make the day a success in every
particular. The railroads will offer re-
duced rates from all points III the state
for the benefit of citizens who may de-
sire to visit the capital on the Fourth
and witness the impressive services con-
nected with laying the corner stone
The Grand Lodge of Montana Masons
Will lay the corner stone in accordance
with custom hallowed by time. Grand
Master Pomeroy Of Kal;spell, attended
by many members of he Order, will
have charge Of the Masonic exercises
All other civic societies have been in
NlutN w participate IN tnt pdrtlC from
the heart Of the city to the capitol site.
The program for the exercises at the
capitol other than Masonic is being ar
ranged by Gov. Smith and ex-Gov.
Ioole The governor and other promi-
nent citizens will deliver short addresses.
Music both vocal and instrumental will
be features OF the program.
From reports already received from
| all over the state it is evident that the
spectacle will be witnessed by repre-
sentative gathering OF Moptanian5 In
connection with the exercises at the
capitol site the people of Helena are
preparing for general Fourth Of July
celebration i'll keeping with the patriotic
feeling throughout the country that has
resulted from the recent victories OF the
navy and army Of the country over the
contendilg hosts OF a foreign foe The
city will be literally decorated. and Wis
itors will be Hospitality welcomed and
in the evening there will be fine dis
play of fireworks.
On the whole the forthcoming observ-
ance Of the Fourth at the capital gives
promise Of being a memorable event.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Two Popular Young People OF Philips.
burg Joined for Life.

Two Popular Young People OF Philips
burg Joined for Life.
Mr.. Charles Snyder and Miss Millie
Green were united in wedlock at s 80
O'Clock last Tuesday evening, Rev. J.
A. Smith performing the ceremony.
The wedding occurred at the home Of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Green. in this city. 1t was
a quiet affair, only a few intimate
friends of the contracting parties being
present. The parlor was tastefully
decorated with plants and flowers.
Mrs. II. A. Kroger acted as brides
maid and Mr.. Fl. a. Kroger as best
man.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
reception was held, and the happy
couple received the congratulations of
those present. At about 10 O'Clock all
sat down to an elaborate wedding sup
per.
A number of useful and costly pres
ents were received, Mr.. Snyder pre-
sen,ing his bride with beautiful
watch and chain; Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Green, table linen and tableware Mr..
and Mrs. Owen Mcbride, rocker; Mr.
and Mrs. II. a. Krogor. set of silver
spoons; MIR. and Mrs. Joe Bellm, silver
butter dish and spoons; Messfs. VIM.
Penaluna and Fred Harris, of Granite
parlor lamp and tea set; Miss Livvie
Green, ladies' breast pin Miss May
Bartle, handkerchiefs.
The following guests were present ;
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gleen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Owen Mcbride, Mr. and Mrs
III. A. Kroger; Mcssrs. Theo. Smith
VIM. Penaluna, Fred Harris, Joe
Bellm, Rev. ]. A. Smith, and Miss
Livvie Green, Miss Ella Gird and Miss
May Bartle.
Mr. Snyder is popular young bust
ness man of this city, and during the
several years of his residence here has
acquired the respect of the entire COM
munity. His happy bride is the lovely
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Green who has grown up in this vi
cinity from childhood. A large circle
of friends and acquaintance extend
congratulations and best wishes for
many years of uninterrupted JOY and
happiness.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23

| The total number of books in the public
school library, exclusive of dictionaries and re.
ports. is S69 the number purchased this year
12l-Of these 32 by high school; the number do.
mated this year. 10; the number of books drawn
from library by pupils for home reading, 1866
the number of books drawn since Jan. 1, 1915
The thirty volumes of Warner Library were not
permitted to be taken from the school building
The number of books lost from library this
year, two. The influence for good from this
library has been felt throughout the school.
Thanking you for the hearty support you have
given and for the confidence you have shown
me by reelection, am yonrs respectfully,
JONAS Cook, Principal.
The regular monthly reports of teach
efs were read and approved and war
rants were ordered drawn for their
salaries
The several committees reported hay
ing completed their duties in relation to
the commencement exercises and were
discharged
The following gentlemen were APP
pointed as judges of the special election
to be held for the purpose Of raising
$500 by special tax to afford additional
school facilities: Messrs. James Hansen,
". Fl. McWilliams and James Schoon-
over. The clerk was instructed to
notify them.
On motion, NJ W. Bullard was re-
elected janitor for the coming year at
his present salaly-$7O per month. Mr.
Bullard agrees to work for half salary
during .'uly and will keep the grounds
irrigated during vacation.
On motion, II warrant was ordered
drawn for 5000, the same being for the
regular semiannual interest on the
bonded Indebtedness which amounts to
$500 yearly.
Considerable discussion here arose re-
garding the financial affairs of the dis
trict. The time is drawing near for the
payment of the first bond and sink
ing fund will have to be provided for
paying off the Indebtedness. The first
Of $50 600 of bonds is for $4,000, due in
1901, and from that time on bonds of
$4,000 each will have to be paid. The
last bond is for $1,000. OF course, the
interest will begin to decrease after the
money can be applied on the payment Of
the Indebtedness, and after five or six
years this reduction will be quite notice
able.
The consideration of applications for
positions as teacher was the next order
of business, and for several hours the
clerk read and the board considered
There was an armful of letters and
recommendations photographs, etc, and
the matter of selecting teachers was
qnite ditficult-sO great was the mass
before the board. They finally COM
pleted the task at about o'clock in the
morning by electing the following:
Miss Carrie Barden, of West Union Ia,
now attending the Chicago University,
to perform the duties of Sth grade and
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
Election of 0t,icerS,

At meeting Of Phiiipsburg Lodge,
No. 20, Knights Of Pythias, Tuesday
evening, the following officers We're
elected for the ensuing term Chan
cellor commander, George Modini /;
vice chancellor, Harry r. Campbell ;
prelate. W. M. Loring master Of
work, M. H. Bryan; keeper of records
and seal, DR.. r. W. Getty; master of
eXchequer. j. G. Mcleod master of
finance, d. N. Mcdonald; master at
arms; DR.. S. a. Brown inner guard,
M. e. Edwards outer guard, Fred
Bowen.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
The Fourth of July Rall.

Arrangements for the Fourth of July
ball to be given by the Phjlipsburg Fire
Brigade at their hall ON the evening Of
July 4th are abou. completed and the
several committees to take the matter
in hand have been named, as follows
Executive Committee-A. A. Fair
BARN, w. w. Nebethal and Theo Smith
Reception Committee H. Bryan
s. A. Brown and John Orr.
Floor Director, A. b. Ringeling.
Floor Managers-W. w. Nebethal,
George Burks, Fred Geiger and George
Wilmington.
Everything will be done to make the
dance grand success, and an excellent
time is assured.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
Inspecting tiic CnuntrY.

Matt ". Anderson, the well known
cyanide process mining man, went ont
TO Moose Lake with friends during the
past week to inspect the mining prop
critics III that section. In answer to
an inquiry from representative of
The Mail Mr.. Anderson said that the
Moose Lake district is certainly won-
derful mineral section. He said that
all that is required is a reasonable de-
velopment, and with one paying mine
the country would experience a boom,
which would mean extensive develop.
ment and great results.
Mr. Anderson is now on tour of
inspection of the lower Rock creek
country. i'll company with Mr. Joseph
Owens, one of the mine owners of that
section.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
The New Corps of Teachers.

The corps of teachers for the coming
term will be as follows: Principal,
Jonas Cook; assistant principal, Miss
Annie H. Price; Sth grade and assist
ant, Miss Carrie Barden; 18th grade,
Miss Sallie Batterton 9TH and 9Th
grades, Miss Carrie Gambell 4th
grade, Miss Maria G. Ryan; Sd grade,
Miss Carrie Craven; I'd primary, Mrs.
Eugene Smith lst primary, Miss
Eleanor Ballard
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23

a number of members of Flint Creek
Lodge No. ii, A. F and A. NJ, of this
city. paid a fraternal visit to their
brethren of Ruby Lodge No. 49, A. f.
and A. NJ, at Granite, last Saturday
evening. The visit was made upon the
invitation Of Ruby Lodge to witness the
comforting Of some degrees and was
highly enjoyed by all After the close
of the lodge meeting all were invited to
partake Of an excellent lunch, which
had been prepared by the Granite mem
bers III honor Of the occasion. The trip
was made i'll J. J. Carmichaels band
wagon, drawn by six horses. Those
present from Philipsburg were Dr. Z.
F. Conyngham, DR.. R. W. Getty, DR.. G..
ID. Craven, DR.. &. j. flaming, d. S.
Mcleod, J. E. Abbey, Angus Johnston,
r. l.. Folkins, Alex. Graham, James
Milligan, F. M. Durfee, John Kaiser
E. X. Thompson, Fred Bowen, G. l.
-Atwater, w. L. Holder, M. H. Bryan
and Lawrence Hauck
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23

particular and much credit is due
Prof. Cook and others who had worked
hard and necessarily for days previous,
perfecting arrangements for the exer-
cises.
A reception was given in honor of
the graduates at the home Of Miss
Clara McDonel. after the conclusion of
the program at the opera house.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
PRICE: $500 A YEAR.

assistant to Miss Price in the high
school; Miss Bessie Gambell of Win
field, Ia, and Miss Carrie Craven, of
Drummond, Sd grade.
The clerk was instructed to notify the
successful applicants, and the board ad-
journed until the next regular meeting.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-23
Bullion SHIPMENT.

The Granite -Bimetallic shipped last
Saturday morning 73 bars of silver bull
ion by the Northern Pacific express.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
DAILY TEXTBOOK BILL

Being Delayed BY Representatives Of the
Trust in the House.
The book trust isn't doing a thing
but getting in It's silent secret work
on members OF the House wherever IL
can against the DAILY textbook bill.
The House has an overwhelming ma
jorlty for this measure TO break the
American Book Co. monopoly held
40 long on Oregon. But the trust
will work 10 delay consideration, to
prevent action In the great glut OF
legislation. some 600 bills -- only
heroic action Will save this peoples
measure.
The plan OF the textbook trust is
evidently to kill the Daily bill by de-
lay and Misrepresentation.
"Walt until all the bills ou text
books are 10 from the senate before
you pass the raly bIl!." This Is the
plea OF the textbook trust now 10 the
saddle.
"lt will be simply taking Oregon
out Of The hands OF one monopoly and
putting II Ia the hands Of another, A"
said a member today who has not yet
made up his mind TO vote for the
DAILY textbook bill. lie charged that
Boston book hrm was for the DAILY
bill.
Or. Bernard DAILY OF the Senate, an
Union member Is staunchly support
Ing Daily, OF Benton, the author Of
the bin Sho IL Republican. Repre-
sentative Grace who was undecided at
first, has declared 10 favor OF the Daily
bill as the only textbook reform pos.
sible at this session. IL will receive
the solid support or the UnlCn mem.
bers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

and supported the bill. lie also feao
rarts of the petition brought in' and
took the positions that while some
politlclans might want public officers
n work for nothing, the Republican
party never stood 10 that position.
Senator Adams then demanded a
roll call. which showed Morrow, kuY-
kendall and Howe TO be absent Az
journed to z o'clock .
Sheriff Durbin's salary bill, as IL
passed the House, giving bin s2OOO 4
wear and $4,000 for deputies, passed the
Senate this Afternoon With but two
dissenting votes, Adams and Looney'
President Taylor has Invited the
members Of the Senate 10 a banquet
Thursday evening at Hotel william
ette AZ 1890. There will be music aud
the finest dinner that Landlord Con-
ner can set up for the occasion,
Governor Geer today signed senate
bills relating TO preparation OF assess
ment rolls; TO provide clerical aid Tor
Justices Of the supreme court; charter
Of Monmouth; charter OF Lakeyiewi
charter Of Rlllsboro; charter Of Grants
Pass. House bills; Salary assessor
Jackson county; charter Of Gold HIlli
charter OF Marshdeld.
Gov. Geer this afternoon hled the
apportionment bill with the Secretary
of state without his signature. The
bill now becomes a law.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
GRAND JURY WAS LEGAL.
Supreme Cont Renders Decisions In the
Wit Case.

Supreme Cont Renders Decisions In the
Wit Case
Two opinions rendered Monday by
the supreme c0urt In the witt cases,
appealed from the circuit court lor
Marion county, have an important
bearing Ou the status OF the last
grand jury, which considered the cir.
cut ludgeship election fraud eases
and returned indictments against
seven prominent citllens uf Salem.
though the question ol Us legality Is
not directly touched upou, except AS
necessary Ia the cases decided. The
history of the eases and the cunclu-
sions are reached by Justice Bean.
who wrote the oplulons.
The opinion says "it (the lndlct.
mentl charges that the defendant
'dld unIawtully aud teloniously take
and steal = ia a dwelling house.
ooe so gold piece, etc. aad this ia
suIlicient 10 sustain the conviction. n
Tue Judgment Is alllrmed.
The election fraud cases val he con-
sldeIed by another grand jury al The
tefm OF court which conyeues in this
city next Monday lt Is the opinlop
az somo OF the LEGAL fraternity that
al The defendants Ia these eases. CA.
cept S T, Richardson, Who was rem.
resented by Judge Bennett, waived
their right 10 object "a the indlet.
ment' returned, aud Quashed last fan
by ullng a motion 10 QuAsh AZ The
'ame time they sled a demurrer. mas
much as 10 Is rule OF law vthat mis-
motion must be made be'Dre the de.
murIeF m plea, aud Il not 80 made
the defendant Is precluded lroa af,e,.
wards Awaiting himself Of the oble,
lions which be Is allowed 20 pnesent
"a such mOtlOn.n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

A camp OF Royal Neighbors, The
ladies' auxiliary TO Oh eModern Wood.
men 0f America, was was instituted
bY the supreme oracle from the East.
Tue camp starts out with tne Hat
OF charter members. The new camp
was uamed Ia honor OF OregUn's state
towering shrub, "Orogon Grape. This
II the trst rauip Of Royal Nelshbors
on the Pacific coast, A full set OF OF.
liccfs were elected. The new camp
viii meet on saturday light 10 eoa.
junction. with the Modern Noodmen
~ America.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
Cold Smell Broken


The weather forecast for Wednesday
is; Rain or snow and temperature
warmer. Wind In the south
by Tuesday night snow 10 the
valley will all be gone aud slelghlng a
thing OF the past.
All operations at the Salem lOurlug
mill are suspended owing 20 the ice 10
the race.
IL Is thought that much damage
has been done 10 the lower end OF IL
owing TO the large amount OF ice ac.
cumulating and II will be several days
yet before the extent can be ascer-
tained.
The Ice detained the boats about
halfan hour yesterday at the Oregon
CITY locks, But the locks are now
cleared OF Ice.
All ice Is now gone frum the small
bays and coyes along the river aud
steamboatlng will henceforth not he
interfered with by floating ice.
Skating is spoiled on the big slough
aud all c0asting Is about at au end
caused by the rain
The cold snap resulted in freezing
thousands nf bushels Of apples aud
potatoes willte scarce article Good
seed potatoes will command high
price, Potatoes that have been severe
ly chilled are not ht for seed aud
a large per cent Of the seed thus ex-
posed, even though not frozen enough
20 iniure them for consumption as
food, will De UNIT for seed.
-Four inches of snow fell az Portland
last night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
nrnnr nuRnErr,s COURT.
An Adjourned Term Held and Some
caaen nianosed OF.

I An Adjourned Aoftn nD'" ei'N
Cases Disposed oi.
Judge Burnett today held an ad
lourned season OF the October term Of
Department No ], OF the Marion
county circuit coust, and ,nade the
following docket entries:
A. Bush vs.. Richard Craig, motio1
for sheriff 10 make deed; present sher
IN ordered to make deed.
state Of Oregon vs. willard Birch
ard, rare; c0Dtinned 70 June term.
8. W. Updegraf vs.. T. II. Wilson
action for money; continued TO June
term.
VIM. BlgDy vs.. s. l.. Adkins, action
for money; continued 20 June term.
O. Muecke W. Dan McCann ct al,
action Jor money; default and judg-
roent as 20 An Lee, With order u
sheriff 70 apply attached money on
Judgment. Dismissal as 10 other de-
fendants.
g. Muecke ys. Dan McCann et al,
action for money; default and jndg.
ment az 20 An Lee; dismissed as 70
other defendants.
T.. r.. Llllenthel et al. vs.. VIM.
scheursr, possession Of hops; settled.
Salem Truck & Dray Co. ys. North
western Stove Foundry Co. vs.. ct al,
action for money; settled.
j. l.. Stockton vs. D. A. MattisoD
action for money; continued 70 June
term.
V. Waiter W. A. Q. Keene and w.
A. Keehe. action for money; settled.
John Savage Sr, Va, Rankin Edgar,
action for money; default and Judg-
nient With order 10 sell attached prop
erty.
w. n. Mitchell w. Oregon Woman's
n & II. Fibre Association, action for
money; demurrer stricken out on oral
motion OF plaintiff, because filed with
out service,
+. o. Andrews W. j.. II. Brown ct
AL, action for money; default and
Judgment
John Dorcas VA. II, q, Wright et al.
action for money; motion OF defend
ant TO make complaint more definite
aud certain oyerruled.
Mary j. Shaw vs. Mary f. Shaw, ac-
LlOn for money settled.
s. Coblentz ", Geo. Sun, action for
money; default and Judgment
james Denton Us. Sam Burrows, ac.
tIon FOR money; settled.
VIC stanton w. d II. Weyant
and wife, action for money; settled.
g. II. Thompson Va. y. A. Rogan ct
al, action for money; default and
Judgment.
Esberg Gunst Cigar Co. vs. Peter
Reader. action for money; settled.
W. j. Van Schuyler vs.. Peter
Reader, action for money; settled.
l.. COblenta ct al. w, Peter Reader,
settled.
Charles Cellarlons et AL, vs.. Peter
Reader; settled.
Thos. II, Taylor & Co. VS.. Peter
Reader; settled.
Capital laundering Go. w. Joseph
B. Bcn0lL, action for money; demur-
rer 10 complaint sustained; leave
granted 10 plaintln 20 serve and
tle amended complaint by February /
7, 1890; the defendant 10 answer the
same on or before Februrry &. 1890 /
John Hughes ". J. n. Baker, nc.
tlon for money; leave granted TO
plaintiff 10 fle amended afiidaylt for
publication, aud continued % June
term.
Trustees Jefferson Institute w. @. /
L. Thomas et ul., action for money;
iettled.
Thomas, Watt & Co. W: J y. Baker .
action fcr money; continued 10 June
.erm.
fillle Woodward vs.. Archie II. Ed
nunsoD, action for money; settled.
NJ Johnson W. w. l., Jones, action
or money; contlnued 20 February !
.erm.
The regular February terra beglns
Monday, the 18Th,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

The following eompany hled article,
0f incorporation Ia tho secretary of
states onioo yesterday
Minor s Company composed OF W
%, Minor NJ. d. Clark aud ". r.
irwin, 10 general merchandising, Wl.h
capital stock placed at $4,000, Ia
SHARES OF sloo each, and headquarter,
al liepbner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
sOS COMMERCIAL STREET.


Mr. agd Mrs. v, NJ Branson and
sister returned 70 sheridan today.
Mrs. Branson mas been under tuAt-
ment 40 The Salem hospital since
October 10. for bone disease. Mrs,
BransDn has had two operations per
formed, each time having bone re-
lnoYen. Once FROM her knee iolnt
and three inches Of the tlbia bone
removed from one OF her legs. SIR
aud Mrs. Branson both speak highly
OF the Salem hospital and commend
che kind and efficient treatment Of
TIE nurses,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
ANOTHER THING

We haven't a wheel la the house
even our s2l Que, that hasn't solid
steel hubs turned from the har.
That's an important matter. too.
You don't want a cheap hub made
OF sawed on tubing with snake
nanges pressed on, THEY'LL do youii
SOME time sure, those hubs will
he critical,
Examine all hubs. even on wheels
st 49, ar $40. Noull sometimes
nnd cheap hubs. Nhea you pay even
- now you want g'Od gods Come
snd see our special at that price.
mas solid turned steel bearings
throughout Excelsior spokes. IO
rear, ~ lrOub Shelby tubing. In.
diaoapolls chain, etc, etc. An fully
warranted from top 10 h0ttom
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

A"N h"ihNNAH wan W oalem
Az we'll a. the handsomest, and Others
are lnylted 20 call on any druggist
aud get free a trial bOttle of kemp's
balsam Tor tho Threat aud Lungs, d
renedy that Is guaranteed Go cufe aud
believe ali ChrOnlc aud Acute C1ughs.
Asthma, Bronchitis and COnsump
tlun, Price 21c, aud SOC.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

hen wfite us 90 come 10 aud see us
A's'et that eastern TRIP Ne can ofirr
you eoed service, quick time and !
eoe.loflaole luarneY, The \. PR n
u lhe peoples ,aYnFiie. Oiu,e in ana
~ leaves salem "a, n. Leaves
. - IhoAAs, wArr s o., As'L
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
Skating.

Skating is as good exercise as saw
Ing wood-elther will help you TO ap-
preciate the substantial meals fur
nlshed at all hours at the White
House restaurant by J, b. Barnett.
cod
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
FPI6dnn0n'S New Racket
Death On the Ice.

While out skating with a number
OF other boys at Independence George
W. Phillips fell on the ice. His head
struck forcibly, and he received In
jurles from which he died in the eve
ming.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
Oysters

Oysters are great delicacy when
served fresh from theI shell-thls Is
how you get them aud cooked w order
az Strong 5 restaurant. 9-7-3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
wnosE MoNEY RrYs Il1

Never too cold for us q talk hiclcle.
We've had a regiment at folks In 90
see our lines, aud have made several
sales Ia spite of mud aud snow
When 10 comes 20 bicycles, genuine
bicycles, wheels that have a stand.
ink aud the right klnd ~ stun ia
them, We have them,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07

See the Nio,oFy on 3as Stove, AZ
2ss CommeFcial street No wick, 90
edof' no smoke, 40 art. Weight lSlb,
Heat ANY room. Cheaper tha0 wood
a.All
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-02-07
The New Process

The Salem FIGURING Mills Special
fiour IL now better than ever Try
IL, itf