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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
A Midnight Eacapade.

1t was midnight as n laundering
knock came at the door OF room No. 4S,
PhenlX hotel.
What is wantedT asked the occu-
pant as he sat mp In bed with furlously
beating heart.
1--WE want you! Open this door,
"Neverw
''Then take the consequences"
The man sprang out Of bed and hur-
Tiedly dressed himself. His face was
pale and his hands trembled, but he
shut his lips with a determination to
sell his life dearly. He heard foot
steps moving I'm the hall, and presently
his door was burst from It's hinges and
a dozen men burst into the room. They
found him standing with a revolver In
each hand and the light of battle I'm his
eyes.
"You may hang me-" he said In a low,
tense voice, but II OF you will go into
the other world before me-"
"Who said anything about hangingT
inquired voice.
"But you have come for that. Twelve
years ago IN TINS town i killed four
men. You have recognized me and
have come for revenge"
mot much. stranger. We don't know
anything about the four men aud don't
want TO. You live in Missouri. don't
your
IL do"
well, what we wanted TO ask was
whether three Of kind beat a straight
In your state"
''rhey do not"
Then that's ALL and you can go back
TO your snooze. Sorry TO have disturb
ed you, but we had a dispute and
wanted 20 settle it."-New York sur
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Tuesday night was a time Of rejoicing
for Salem Republicans and they made
the most Of it. After the FIRST few dis
patches showing gains for Bryan in some
OF the Eastern states the bulletins all
came with different complexion,
II was fret seen that New York had
endorsed the advance agent Of prosperity.
and the Bryan men were obliged TO fall
back on Illinois. But IL soon became
apparent that not only Illinois but
Indiana had gone the same way, and
then it could be seen that Bry ans case
was hopeless.
The Bryan sympathizers gathered
mostly at the Hotel Willamette, where
The JOURNALS bulletins were posted as
fast as received while the McKinleyites
we're attracted TO the place where the
returns we're thrown on a screen with a
magic lantern.
As the evening advanced the street
crowd became more and more demon
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
a PROMISING TwO.YEAR-OLD.
A Firm OF Young Salem Men Wlnning Laura
and Leading rhsir Profession.

and Leading Thsir Profession.
Progress and prosperity seems to be
the order of the day, and it is always a
rare pleasure for The JOURNAL TO report
deserving cases Of thrift. One of the
most conspicuous of this kind at present
is noticeable in the Eldridge block,
where in the past two years the Salem
Dental Parlors have been located and
doing thriving business, The young
men who have built up this model pro-
fessional business are DIR, Ii. G. Epley
and DIR. IL. IL. Olinger, two sterling
young men who thoroughly understand
their work, Since in Salem they have
scored phenomenal success in the pIac
tice of dentistry, and built up a fine
practice. This has been done by giving
their patrons the best class of scientific
dentistry, and they have also convinced
the public that it doesn't cost fortune
To have dentist look at their teeth.
The business of this firm has grown TO
such an extent that II has recently be.
come necessary 10 have more room, and
their recent expansion has resulted in
giving them the largest and most elegant
dental parlors in the city, right at the
old stand. They now have their lab.
ratory as well as operating roams at the
front, aud have been compelled TO add
a third operating chair. They have
also added number Of the latest
modern appliances and invenuons
Tor pertecting work and giving
their patients the greatest possible
amount OF comfort and convenience.
Their business has been a most salts
factory and growing one from the be.
ginning, and THE JouRNAL feels sure
that all its readers will join in heartily
eongFatnlAting this growing team Of
Young business men upon their richly
deserved success.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
CATARRH OF THE LIVER.
Every Organ of the Human Body Liable
to CatarPh.

chills every six or seven days. Finally
when l card OF Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin
had eaten nothing for several days,
and was under the DOCTORS treatment.
quit taking his medicine and began TO
take Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. gained
twenty-five pounds, and can now eat
ANYTHING want without Inconvenience.
NV skin is perfectly clear-no sign OF
iaundice. Mrs. s. Il. Robbins"
Mrs. c. T. Rogers, Of Elgin, Ill, writesi
"Your medicine saved my baby, who
had jaundice and catarrh Of the liver"
Catarrhal dyspepsia is due 10 derange'
ments OF the organs intimately con-
nected with digestion, either the st9m'
ach, liver, pancreas or bowels. When
the liver is the principal cause there is q
pain and henviness in the right side,
great irregularity of the bowels, sick
headache, palpitation Of the heart
furred tongue, loss of appetite, bloating
after meals, gloomy, despondent feel
ings, yellowness Of the skin and belch-
ing up gas.
Bilious collie or gall stones are fire.
quently the result Of catarrh of the
liver. 1t also produces a condition
closely resembling chronic malaria.
All these troubles are quickly cured by
Pe-ru-na. A short, course Of Pe-ru.na
will do more to set right the digestive
organs than all other remedies known
10 man. Pe-ru-na is sure TO pro1uco a
vigorous appetite and regular digestion.
All bilious diseases disappear when Pc
ru-na is used. There are no substitutes
for Pe-ru-na.
For free book address DIR. Hartman,
Columbus. Ohio.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
VIII he Work.

Geo. Clark spent at least part OF the
day standing in the alley by the city hall
with a ball and chain on his leg. He
was brought before City Recorder Judah
on a charge of vagrancy, and as he had
been there feveral times tefore, the
recorder imposed fine of $50, IN default
OF which he was committed TO the city
jail for ID days at labor more or less hard.
lie refused TO even commence 10 work,
with the result that chief of Police
Gibson tethered him out in the alley to
think it over.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

LOUISVILLE, KY, At midnight the re-
suit Of the election in Kenducky was in
doubt, with both sides claiming the
state and Presidential tickets. The
Democrats may be considered to have a
trifle better of the argument. Ex.Gov-
ernor McCreery, chairman Of the Demo-
cratic state campaign committee, said :
Bryan and Beckham have carried
Kentucky BY safe majOrities. The
Democrats have elected nine out Of
eleven Congressmen, including Gilbert.
in the eight, Kehoe in the Ninth and
Rhea in the Third districts."
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

PARKERssURe, w. Va.,-William o,
Dawson, ehalrmsn Of the Republican
State Committee, at 1850 o'clock esti-
mates MoKinley's plurality at 1900,
and the election of all four Republican
Congressman and majority Of 20 on
joint ballot in the Legislature, inssrins
the reelection Of Senator Elkins.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
ANOTHER FORGER
BROUGHT TO BOOK

Chief OF Police Gibson last night arrest
ed a young man named Frank Boydson.
by telephone request from Sheriff Van
0redel Of Polk county.
II seems that young Boydson, forged a
check in the name Of his father, who
lives at Independence, and had il cashed
nj the saloon OF Hinshaw 4 Porter at
Dallas. He obtained ahout $50 ON the
check and then came 10 salem. lie
hired team at the postotiice stable last
evening and drove out, but came back
later and was placed under arrest 70
await the arrival Of Sheriff Van orsdel.
Deputy Sheriff. Brown cameove after
the man and took him back 10 Dallas
just after noon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
GEORGE MURPHY
IN BAD SHAPE

The case Of the state against w. G..
Martin, charged with assault with a
dangerous weapon, was postponed until
3 p. m. today, TO wait the report of q
physician, who went out this morning 10
examine George Murphy, the complain
ing witness, Murphy 8 said 10 be n a
rather serious condition from The elfects
OF the beating about the head inflicted
by Martin on Saturday in the course OF
a political discussion.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

RENO, Nev.-Lste Returns through
out the state indicate that Bryan will
carry the state by from 1900 to 1900 and
that Newlands, dem, is reelected by a
safe majority. WashOe County, sup
posed to be largely Republican went
Democratic and from present indica-
tions the Republicans win not elect a
man on the ticket.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
M'KTNLEY CARRIES
MARION COUNTY
The Great Landslide Which Sweeps the Apostle of Imperial
ism Into the White House Extends to This
Neck of the Woods

strative and tin horns and other instru-
ments were utilized for the purpose Of
making a noise.
IL was a gorgeous victory and the Re.
publicans we're fully entitled to whoop
it up--and they did IL.
In the mean time the Bryan men slid
out singly and in pairs and went home
and went TO bed.
SO far as obiainable the returns from
Marion county will be found tabulSted
below.
For comparison, the vote OF the 10 Sa-
lem precincts in 1895 is also given
herewith, as follows:
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

RIcHMoND, Ma, Virginia's majority
in iauor Of Bryan is about 10000. The
maiorities for the Congressional ticket
will aggregate more than this. The in
dications are that certainly nine, aud
probably all OF the Democratic eandi-
dates for Congress are elected. The
Ninth District is at midnight the only
one in doubt, and the chances there are
in favor of the Democrats.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
THE BULLETINS
TUESDAY EVENING
Indicated McKinleyWaS Lead
in the Race
Returns Now Indicate that the States OF ohio
Indiana. Nebraska and Kentucky May
ne Very Close on Final Result.

The receipt OF Western Union aud Az
sociated Press bulletins at hotel Villa.
mette on Tuesday evening drew large
crowd and excitment ran high as reports
came in iayoring first one side and than
the other. Many farmers were in from
quite distance. some bringing their
children TO hear the news. E
In the talk Of those present il develop
cd that quite a number Of business men
and some capitalists did not go 10 the
polls at all. There was much real sad
ness visible as the returns indicated
McKinley's election.
The returns as they came in up to
midnight are summorized below for
the states that are important and
doubtful:
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
An Important Difference.

To make it apparant TO thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not
afflicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as a
costiye condition is easily cured by use
ing Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold
by all druggists.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

ISDIANAPoLIs.--A conservative esti-
mate at 1880 a. m. places McKinley's
plurality in indiana at $4,000. The en-.
tire state Republican ticket is elected.
Democratic congressman have been
elected in the I'd and Sd districts, while
the Republican Congressional candi.
dates were successful in the 9th, sth,
10Th, nth and 18th districts.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Mrs. Nettio Lind, graduated nurse Of
the Royal State School, CoponhSgen,
Denmark, writes the following letter to
DR.. Hartman from Chicago. Mrs. Lind
says: al am very pleased 10 testify to
the merits OF Pe-ru-ns. have watched
its results when prescribed to patients
under my care, especially in the differ
ent catarrhal troubles, and must say the
results were most satisfactory. ] there
fore have great faith in Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. Nettie Lind"
Mrs. s.. a. Robbins, White Wright,
Texas, saysI al have been having collie
at times and ! get very yellow, and am
confined to my bed = great deal of the
time. Last spring got so bad that l was
In bed most of the time for several weeks.
| had colo. sick stomach and nervous
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

CHIcAGo.-At 8 p. m. Chairman Rowe,
OF the Republican State Central com.
mittee, said that Illinois has been
carried by Mckinley by at least 100. 900.
Ex'Congressman Henrichson, who was
at the democratic state headquarters,
conceded the state 10 Mckinley by not
more than 10000. but claimed that ad-
vices showed that Altschuler, democrat,
candidate for governor was elected by
10000.
The total vote in the city was
Mckinley ls0.97O, Bryan l72,524,
wOolley 1895, Debs 2O22, Barker ls0,
Maloney 295, Ellis 30.
Returns from $40 Congressional dis
triet show the election of l6s Republi-
cans, 1880 Democrats, one Fusionist,
one silverite and one Populist OF tho
remaining 40 districts, 23 are represented
by Republicans, IL by Democrats, one
by Fusionist. Should no more Re.
pablioan gains be made, the next House
will be composed of Is9 Republicans,
1859 Democrats, Populists and Silver.
ties, but indications are that the Re.
Publican majority viii be still further
increased by later returns.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
AAAAAAAAAAAA AA
z HOTEL ARRIVALS. ~
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willamette.
II l. Rothschild, San Francisco.
w N Ketchum, Chicago.
| b Crowley q wife, San Francisco.
| 9 Terry Il wife, San Francisco.
S w Fletcher, Mccoy.
j w o Gregrey, Ashland.
A l. Morris. Ashland.
III A Brewer, Portland.
Rufus Drum, Por land.
NJ = Hart, Portland.
Miss Savage, City.
Iydell Baker, Portland.
Jno Andrews. Portland.
A s Bowen, Portland.
Toll Thompson, Portland.
NJ A McCorkle, Howell.
j w Yoder, Howell.
Up Darst, Whiteaker.
S II Barker, Zena.
Geo Bayne, City.
Jas Smith Jr. City.
A II Martin, City.
j w GOrtz, San Francisco.
l. n Kersay, Sheridan.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Lewis Arel, Of fairfield, brought up the
ballots from that precinct today. That
precinct gave Tongue three majority in
June, but rolled up IL majority for
Bfyan.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Robinson Thermal bath cabinet, the
greatest known health protector and
restorer. For sale by Mrs. A. Sell
wood and Mrs. T. b. Fairbank. 1888
277l. III Inc
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
NEW TO-DAY.
Advertisements under this
head sc a line each issue,
BretOn Studio,

Mrs Virgins will reopen her art
studio at her house on Oak and Capital
street about November 10. Pupils in
drawing and oil from model, cast and
me- IL: Z u.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Hhl DO given IN the parlOrs Of the First
congregational church next Friday eve.
ming Nov =. From 8 10 p. m. supper
20 cents, children 10. Iiets
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

order SAMPLE.
n You don't know where you can buy
the best bread order for few days from
Strong's Bakery.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Ladies, you will find full line of
street and dress hats at lowest prices on
state street. Miss ". SMITH.
ll5lW@
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Household Treasures d Ho nce So3f du Pas Ss satR %s
bin is 12 inches deeper than ordinary treasures One
bin has partitions in for different kinds of flour Each bin
holds so b sack of flour and quart seve Two nice clean
bread boards Two small drawers draw has PARTITIONS
for knives forks and spoons and well finished at prices
that are within reach of all.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

oMAHA,-At midnight 200 precincts
out Of 1911 In the state had returned re-
sultsof today's election, 20 OF these being
from Omaha and Douglas county. A
majority OF them give Republican gains,
which, II they hold good throughout the
state, will indicate Republican plurali-
~ Of from 1000 to 5000. However, the
iusionists cay these returns are not six.
nihcant Of the real result, and that the
outlying districts will overcome these
gainaand give the state TO Bryan by from
5000 10 5000.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

Take your choice ans 49,
taste. Make il Honey, ~ Z ~
any other fruit, yege'esIi sIi ~
Won need. We eau ~ ~ 81 "
promptly, giving yop
market at low prices, ss -
cod DAA
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

The people decide today who will be
President but you can decide yourself 10
have the best Of meals at the Sc. + limo
Restaurant.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

The Cottage,
Berth Delannee, Portland.
G Il Harmon, Dallas.
Mrs q Il Harmon, Dallas.
A M LaFOllett, Wheatland.
j NJ Bevington and family Stevenson,
Wash.
II r Marshall, Stevenson, Wash.
Mrs B Dimmick, Hubbard.
Mra Anna Townsend, ZenR.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
Fresh from the Bakery

Is the kind Of bread, cakes aud pies
!hat B yon get when you buy from Strones
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
American LauDtI

Owned and operated BY ...,,, aS',' "
Work first class. Give = 1ySr yoSs 4 I
age. Main Office and & lsunNV Nan >
Church street. IelePnVn'c c;gar sp
Branch offices, WiPrnI p.gt Gna
Fair Ground Store, iew s,'se,. ,
Allen 4 Boversox, State sl'ss'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

The real estate OF lhe - - slsoh
located onNOrthLiberty s.,.i.'la ssiela "a
and three lots on OhslI;s'Ir O,,l 4 'Ir,nit I
will be sold at public ss'f fT,1lsg, "
court house at Salem on
at 10 a. m. .s.x Gqra
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
EIeetea 70 Mhlte Hnnse

You may not be elected president, but
you can elect to eat the best of food
daily at White House Restaurant
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

with entire and complete stock Of millinery. She will
all her old friends and patrons CALL First sOnh he
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-15
CoNDICIoNES z OoNCGsIONEs

cosoMMsaros dsDsn ptantada anuop
dda
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sad po 90 ADO % 100 de s Gs & 0S s r.
msaas asyoa1a as u Eca as Aa S P0s s ssss @~
vaaisA 1tssaaA aaRa
SLhGrss 0d osas,.a "A. <,,.
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-15
SE YENDE

Una maquinar1a para elabOrar aZu-
car centrifugadO criS talizadO, Que
consta de los siguientes aparatos:
Tn tacho al vacio de seis Y medic
pies de diametrO, con capacidad para
80 hect6litro, sean toneladaS de
azucar seco, provisto de serpentinas.
tranpas, man6metros, columnaS, pla-
taforma, escalera y tOdos sus acceSO-
rios completes.
Una bomba de vacio de "A" Y l6,
49, con condensador y conecciones
Dos centrifugas, sistema Hepworth,
con malaxor de SO hectolitros cabida
transmisiones y maquina de vapOr,
todo complete.
Una bomba de yapor para meIadura
con su tuberia.
Una bomba Duplex para traer ell aqua
del rio, con 500 pies tuberia de 6pul-
gadas y todOs sus accessories completes.
Una caldera de acero de pies dia
metro por 10 pies de largo con l40 tu-
bos patentes de pulgadas, domo de
vapor, hornalla y todOs sus acceSo-
rios completes.
Tn canal hierrO para descargar 81
azucar del tachO y Varias tuberias de
de connection entire esos apartos.
Esta maquinaria 93ta, en- perfectO
buen estado y solamente ha trabaja-
do un anO.
Para iuforme ROBERTO GRAHAM,
Ingeniero Marina 25 Ponce PR.
Mayo % 1900. 3v.s
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-15
La Refna de las barrfcadas 14a
ea aeyYaslEea nur pseHro q ussa Nsssea

Sc inolin6 muoha ansis, y vic una estreohs
cavidad cuyo extreme acababan de abrr aguiero.
I'm oil f0ndo de la cavidad habfa dos hombres,
uno de los cuales tenfa interns, e ell pco
libertador.
HI prmero, ell que tenfa la liutsrna y que parecfa
mandsr al del pico llevaba e rostro cuberto con una
careta.
III del pico parecfa hombra del pueblo.
Enrique se inclin6 sobrs Ell borde de la breehs,
que 10 suoientsmente ancha para pudera
un hombre.
-Monsefor Enrique de Navarro el enmas-
carado levantando In csbezl dirigendo Ia luz de Ia
interna de abajo arribs, de manera que iuminab
dc eno e rostro del prfnclp amigos cas- We
nmos ibertsros.
Estremec6se Enrique de 3 ,rbon,
--sEn d6nde OF ests voz2 ~se pregunt6, interro-
gando lejanos recuerdos.
salt6 Ia obsos?a oavidad, que era como una
NINA estrechs, largTy tortuosa.
El enmasesrado Sc llev6 dsdo los labios di-
ciendo:
mo hagais ruido nj me diriiais In palabrs por-
que en- e castillo de A1gsrs hata las paredes tenen
odos.
Cog6 de la mano al rey de Navarrs, y anadi6:
-Seguidme-y apag6 In linterna.
Darante dez minutos dej6se guiar Eariqus Q tfa-
yea dc las tiniebas, que muy profanda mentrss
que gufs, bsbl&ndoe 81 dido, hacfale baiar de
en- cuando 10 cabezs, agunas ocasones subir al
gunos peldahos.
Eel dol pico lea sigui6 hssta que lego momento
que el enmascarado detuyo Enrique oy6 de nue.
Nh rudo sordo, pero- del pioo g0lpeando ID
pared, sino an rumor lsjsno como Ell de mn trueno.
--Hae ruido que oia- do oil enmaaCaEado--ea 81
dc 10 coEriente del Loirss
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-15

-IDesdiohado 81 fuists td ell que me- impulse
clio.
-lSsai Psro por el dano que me hiofsteis, que
condeso que provoque, porque perteneofa ouerpo
alma vuestros ensmigos, estos llegasen
tlos amigos, Sme perdonSrfaisf
-Sf,-contest6 Enrqae.
-SY me dais des1e momento vuestra real
palabra que revearss nadie e secreto de mi re.
surrecci6nf
-EstA bisD, monsefor
Ell enmascsrado llam6 disoretsments Ia puerta
-!cntrsdi --sspocdi5 desde dentrc una VOC de
mujer.
A5ri6se La pusrts, Enrique, lleno de asombro
y6 que hallaba el dnea de Ia del ci
ruiano barbero Loise, ocapads por la rena Cataua
de M&dicis
Vestfa ssta de negro estaba muy palida y grave
casi solemne, y le reaibi6 en- pie dicieadole:
-Entrad sehor hijo mfo.
obedsciendo sen que le hizos se retro ei
enmsscarado cerrrando Ia puerta Ssnt6se la geina
Enrique de Borbon permaneoi6 pie somfsgsro en-
mano delante de ella.
-senor h 10 mfo-dijo Catalina -acabo de libra.
Yos de La muerte.
lis floral
-SQasreis olvidsr el pssado no acordaros mas
que de que sois el esposo de prncesa de casa
real de Francisf
Enrique de Borbon habfa pasado Ia vida deacon
hando de Catalina de M6dcis y, sin embargo le pare
clo que en- aqnel momento sincere e acento de In
reina, pero 6sts, u adivinase 10 que pensaba se
apresur6 a6sdir:
-oonprendo perfeotsments que tengais con-
haDEa nas qua en II l6gOa do los ac0nte0imientoas
AaOedme 81 favor de sentaToa mi lado. eacuchadme.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-15
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Ba0hona
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-05-29

The house committee on naval af-
naval construction. which provides for
two first-class battleships at a cost of
81, 100000 each. three armored cruis-
ers at cost of about s4.250.00 each.
and three protected cruisers to cost
about $500 900 each. The authorized
cost in each case is exclusive of armor
and armament. The bill also author
ICES the construction of dry docks at
The Brooklyn and Norfolk navy yards.
capable of receiving the largest battle
ships.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-05-29

The Society of the Gideons. which
has adopted a lamp and a pitcher as
a device, throws light upon the sur
vival of the fittest in business compe-
tition. Not long ago, commercial
travellers had so bad name that a
noted detective often assumed their
garb and manners as disguise. As
a drummer he could go into any den
of vice unchallenged. Wholesale deal
ers began to observe, however, that
their largest orders came through So
Der, moral and Christian gentlemen.
and culling process began which has
changed the whole personnel of the
class. Last summer three CONNER
cial travellers. meeting in a western
hotel. proposed TO organize a Chris
tian band among their fellows With
in six months three hundred mem
bers were enrolled. and so warm has
been the reception of the idea that a
thousand members are expected to
join in celebrating the first anniver-
sary next July. "Gideon's Band"
promises TO be a powerful agent for
sobriety and rightness in the busi-
ness world.