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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04
GREAT
BOX
CONTEST
For Most Popular SaleSlady
Grows Warmer
Fight Will be Narrowed Down
TO Several Who May be
Winners.

A large increase in the number OF
ballots cast today for the most popu-
lar saleslady shows growing interest
in the contest. Nearly 200 Journals
extra we're sold today on account Of
the demand for coupons.
The voting for the most popular
saleslady in the city has started OF
well. the total votes fast reaching In
TO the hundreds This is as 1t should
be. There is no scheme for money
making in this, The Evening Journal
simply wishing to see the comparative
regard in which the salesladies Of the
city are held by its readers, and to
give an evening Of pleasure to the
winner, and, through her, TO four Of
ner friends. The columns OF this pa
per will be open for short letters adyo-
eating the claims OF the various can
dldates, and we will be glad to place
before the public their good points. as
viewed by their friends.
The residents OF the south part OF
the city seem TO be uniting In favor Of
Miss Shipp, saleslady at the New York
millinery parlors
Miss Mollle Bernardo asks that her
name be withdrawn from the contest.
A very popular telephone girl received
lot of ballots today, but they could
not be counted under the conditions
OF the contest.
The Ballot Today.
When Mr.. Lawrence opened the bal
lot box today Sc votes had been cast,
and these added to all cast heretofore
make the total vote stand as follows:
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04
PERSONALS.

Geo. H. Custer and John H. Brooks
prominent business men of Silverton,
were in Salem today
A. King Wilson, a Portland lawyer
was in Salem today.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04

There is talk of a petition in circu'
lation asking J. Henry Haas to make
the run for county treasurer independ-
ent Henry has not yet consented, but
is considering the matter.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04

There was received at the once Oh
the state treasurer today $7l6O state
tax and 5000 Agricultural College tax
from Harney county, and from Grant
county S3.2S4 state and $3.50 Agricul-
tural College tax was paid.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04
NEW TODAY.

Wantsd.-FIrsteiass waitress. Steady
job. willamette hotel.
Found,--A package containing chiffon
yelling, owner can have same by
calling az learnal once and paying
for notice. S-aSt
Wanted 10 Rent--A medium-siIed cot.
tage. or furnished rooms for house
keeping. Apply 10 w. A, lAston, OF.
ilce ON Court street. n
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-04

A. M. clough, successor 70 D. e.
Hunslnger Funeral Director, 1o7 State
Street, Phone, Office, 1851; residence,
22t, Salem, Oregon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
FIax-Wilt Disease e.

Prof H. L. Bolley, oe the North Da-
kota Agricultural college, has been SC
thoroughly sustained in his theory
concerning flax wilt diseases that tie
farmers and grain men are urging him
to prosecute his investiga tons still
farther. He has issued a bulletin to
the farmers in which he asks a lot of
pertinent questions regarding the con-
ditions under which flax was raised, as
to the number Of flax crops. seed treat
ment. new or old land, kind of seed.
how secured, results and remarks. He
will summarize his information and
hopes to be able to benefit further the
farmers of the state before it is time to
put in another crop. All those Who
treated the flax seed as he advised last
spring and seeded ON land that had not
been in flax for Il year or two report
fair to good results. Some farmers who
took the precautions he insisted upon
have good crops. While their nc!EhborS
are getting less than half as much.
The remaining school lands in CasS
county have been leased by the county
auditor at higher figures than have er-
cr been received before. Bidding was
very active. and the cash leases agErc-
gated $6.i44. No school lands In the
county are to be sold this year. as III"
land board is dispensing OF holdings in
the central part OF the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
NORTH DAKOTA DAlRYlNG.
Bound to Become Leading Industry
of the State.

u IuS oIdIcs
The number of creameries in North
Dakota has doubled during the past
year, and indications are that similar
record will be made for 1903. The in
ors among the farmers Of the Red Riv-
er valley during the past summer is
merely the beginning of what is bound
to be the most important development
of North Dakota's resources. A re-
porter of the Forum interviewed Man
ager w. A. Smith, Of the local I.idger-
wood-Fargo Creamery company, with
a view of ascertaining his opinion Of
the prospects Of dairying in the state
Mr.. Smith has had a number of years
experience in the business. He was
some years before coming to North Da-
kota, and is thoroughly acquainted
with conditions in the Hawkeye State
Mr. Smith says that dairying has been
one Of the great sources of prosperity
among Iowans. 1t changed the basis OF
business from a credit to cash system
among the farmers. The country was
suitable for stock raising and dairying.
All. IoIIIltu Has lIdNeleu extensively
over North Dakota recently, and finds
that a large proportion of the farmers
are going into the stock-raising bust
ness that heretofore have depended
entirely upon the production of grain
for their support. A good many have
a few good COWS now, and propose to
rapidly increase the number. They
have found that conditions for stock
raising are fully as good in North Da-
kota as in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and
Minnesota. Moreover, it is the testi-
mony of good many, who have had
opportunity to make comparisons
that the grass of North Dakota and
the other feed seems to be richer than
| in other states; it produces more milk
I and of a richer quality. If such is this
case, the farmers have good reason fol-
going into cattle-raising. Mr.. Smith
says that, taking it all the year round
in spite Of the shortness of the sum.
mer season, the COWS of North Dakota
produce as much butter on the average
as in any other state. One thing tina
attracts farmers into dairying is tina
he thereby secures a handsome casl
income twice a month, which enable:
him to do his business on a cash basis
This pleases the business man in thu
city also. Mr.. Smith predicts that with
in three years North Dakota will juml
to the foremost place among the dairy
ing states of the Union. There is plent.
of feed the year round, corn, Wheat
barley, oats, l..y, and vegetables of al
kinds, and the class of form building
now being constructed enables farmer
to winter stock and keep up the incom
from the sale of cream. Hand separat
ors are especially appropriate to tn
needs of North Dakota farmers, be
cause the country is as yet compare
lively sparsely settled, and it would
1ot pay to haul milk to creamerjes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Northwest new> .
TAKES HENpERsoN's PLACE.
Judge Birdsall Of Clarion Nominated
for Congress-.

Judge Birdsall Of Clarion Nominated
for Congress.
Hampton, Iowa, Sept. 27.-Judge B.
P. Birdsall of Clarion, Iowa, was yes
terday nominated for congress by the
Third district Republican convention.
The nomination was made on the Sec
end ballot by vote of 88 for Birdsall
to 2G for c. E. Ransier of Buchanan.
The Third district is at present rep
resented by the speaker of the ma
tional house, David B. Henderson, who
recently declined e. denomination. The
report of the committee on resolutions
was adopted by the convention as fol-
lows:
I'VE, the representatives of the Re-
publicans of the Third congressional
district of Iowa, heartily indorse the
platform of principles adopted by the
late Republican state convention at
Des Moines. We deny that the Ding
ley tariff breeds and shelters trusts.
We interpret the tariff plank in the
Des Moines platform of 1902 to be
nearly reiteration of and to mean no
more than the st. Louis plank OF
1896"
The resolutions also express regret
at the declaration of Speaker Hender
son of the nomination for congress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
POTATO DIGGING.
The Tubers Are About Ripe and OF
Good Quality,

Potato digging Will begin in earnes.
this week with a large proportion OF
the growers of the valley. A few tub
ers are coming in, and those of mixed
variety, which are bringing % cents in
wholesals lots, while choice Ohios are
somewhat higher. There are numerous
inquiries on the part of Southern buy
ers, but they do not seem disposed to
place their orders at this time, appar-
entity being Of the opinion that the price
will drop several points when digging
is fairly under way. The prospects for
a large crop are said to be excellent.
The frost of a couple of weeks age
practically stopped growing above the
ground, but the tubers continued to de-
velop for some time. Those who have
examined their potato fields report that
they will not be surprised With yields
Of $50 to 200 bushels per acre. While the
quality was never better. Potato-dig
ging in North Dakota and Minnesota is
different affair than in the East, and
much different than year ago. Dig
ging with! the fork has been displaced
by blowing, and now the potato-dig.
ger is quite an elaborate affair, roofing
the tubers out of the ground and elc-
waiting them over framework, where
the dirt is shaken from them and they
are deposited in even rows upon the
ground. There are fields in the vicini-
ty of Fargo containing as high as a
quarter-section planted to potatoes, and
some farmers still have larger acreages
making business of potato-raising
alone. Those making a business OF
raising potatoes, cultivate the best
qualities, and sell them in Southern
markets, largely for seed purposes. at
an advance over the general market.
In the Middle West, where most of the
potatoes are raised, it is said there will
be an unusually large crop this year.
and a drop in the market for eating
pOtatOes may be expected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
ALMOST 1o5 YEARS OLD.

Death Near White Bear Of Joseph
Narcotic, Born Dec. IL: 1897.
Saltwater, Mimi, Sept. 27.-Jcseph
Narcotic, one OF THE oldest men in the
Northwest, died at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. Charboreaux, near
White Bear. He was born in Canada
Dec. IL, 1897, and was therefore about
los years old He had sixteen chill
dren-ten sons and six daughters and
many grand and great grandchildren.
Up to within few days of his death
he showed much activity and vigor.
Only last week he walked from his
daughters place to the White Bear
postofTice, distance of mile and a
half.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
WEALTH OF THE COUNTIES.
South Dakota State Auditor to Tell
About It in His Report.

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 26.-The report
of the state auditor will go into details
of county affairs extensively, and
among other things will show the liza
bilities and assets of the different
counties. The total liabilities of all
the counties of the state at the close of
the last fiscal year were $4,432 ,56S, an
increase of total liabilities of $121, $50
in the last year, liabilities consisting
of loans from the state school fund.
outstanding bonds and warrants. The
total assets and resources of all the
counties consisting of county proper
ty, unpaid taxes and cash on hand, is
$780, 62, an increase of s63,492 over
last year, and a showing of practically
a half-million to the good. The total
expenditures of all the counties for
the past year have amounted to ST.
376,655, and expenditure Of $21S,G09
greater than the total of the previous
year. The heaviest expenses were in
Lawrence county, the government OF
which for the year cost S71,2S1; while
Minnehaha was next, with cost of
S7O777
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
FOR CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.
First Session of the American League
in St. Paul.

st. Paul, Sept 26. - The American
League for Civic Improvement entered
upon its second fiscal year yesterday
with some of the most prominent men
and women in the country taking part
in its second annual convention in st.
Paul. The session was called to order
at 1890 o'clock yesterday morning at
the Commercial club. Prof. Charles
Zeublin of the University of Chicago
presided. The morning hour was &C.
cupied with the reports of the various
affiliated societies which work in CO.
operation with the national organiza-
ton. e. G. Routzahn of Dayton, Ohio,
secretary of the organization, read his
annual report. Since this is the
leagues first general convention the
committee on arrangements, both loca.
and national, are unable to estimate
the number of delegates who will take
part in the three days convention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
CEREMONY OF INvEsTURE.
Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Flynn, Vicar Gen.
era!, Is Advanced

Madison, S. D., Sept. 26-Investiture
of Rt Rev. Thomas A. Flynn, vicar
general of the diocese of Sioux Falls,
took place at St. Thomas church, Bish-
op O'Gorman presiding and performing
the ceremony of investiture. Forty
priests from South Dakota and ad
joining states and large attendance
witnessed the ceremony. The new
title, domestic prelate to the pope,
adds no additional powers to his Office,
put places him next in dignity to a
bishop and entities him to wear the
purple and be designated monsignore.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
MR.. CHIN ouiN IS MAD.
,nutte's Sensational Abduction Results
in Complaint Againe; Police.

in COmPIdlnt HSduis' TO'NS'
Butte, Mont, Sept. q. = The Inter
mountain says that Chin Quin, local
chinese merchant whose wife and
child we're kidnapped Monday night.
has filed papers against the local
police for entering his house without a
warrant, and charges that they and
Mrs. A. A. Brown, a teacher in Chi
nese rescue mission conducted by the
presbyterian church in San Francisco,
forcibly entered his home and carried
away his wife and child. The police
here were told that the woman was
mistreated, and upon representations
of Mrs. Brown went with her and
made the alleged abduction. Now the
police are anxious to interview Mrs.
brown again, but no traces either OF
her or the missing woman and child
can be found. Chin Quin declared
that San Francisco man who is In
love with his wife instigated the alb
.luctiOn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Helena, Mont, Sept. "5.-The Demo

Helena, Mont, Sept. "5.-The Demo
cratic convention which met at BoZe-
man yesterday had but two nominal
tons to make. one for associate JUS
tice of the supreme court, and one LOT
CONGRESSMAN. Interest in the conFeh-
ton conferred around the action or the
state central committee which met III
the morning. There were two contest
inc delegations. one from Silver BOW
county and one from Granite. One
Silver Bow delegation was headed by
United States Senator Clark and the
other by +. Augustus HeinZe. The
state committee, by a vote OF u to
decided to seat the Clark delegations.
The committee also decided that the
convention would meet ut . o'clock
with Senator Clark rs temporary chair
man. Under the decision OF the com
mittee the Clark people controlled the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
BIG FIRE AT MARSHALL.

Loss Will Exceed $4,000 Firemen
Hurt and One Man Seriously Cut.
Marshall, Mimi, Sept: 27.-Fire at
midnight totally destroyed Baldwin &
I.cveridge's department store. Loss
of stock and building $4,000, with
100000 insurance. The Masonic and
Odd Fellow societies had rooms in the
building, also Mayor V. B. Seward.
These losses were fully covered b. in
surance. Blakeslee's meat market.
Musch Bros blacksmith shop ard
several small buildings were also
totally destroyed. The total loss will
exceed S125,OOO. The Tracy fire de-
partment responded promptly and
rendered good service. Ole Haug was
seriously cut about the head by falling
debris A number of the members OF
the volunteer fire department were in
iured, but none seriously.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
MONTANA DEMOCRATS.
Convention Is Controlled by Senator
Clark and Friends.

Helena, Mont, Sept. 26.-The Dem
ocratic state convention at Bozeman
yesterday afternoon nominated Judge
Jere B. Leslie of Great Falls for as
sistant justice, andd John M. Evans of
Missoula for congressman. No other
nominations are to be made. United
States Senator w. A. Clark and his
friends had absolute control of the con-
vention. Senator Clark presided as
temporary chairman. Senator Charles
w. Hoffman of Bozeman, well known
supporter of Senator Clark was made
permanent chairman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
ASKS CANADA TO ACT.
Acting Secretary of State Takes Up
Lake Commission Matter.

Acting secretary OF state axes up
Lake Commission Matter.
Washington, Sept. 26.-In execution
of the purpose of congress, as set out
in the last river and harbor act, Act
ing Secretary Adee has invited the
Canadian government, through the
British embassy here, to name COM
missioners who will cooperate with
similar commissioners to be appointed
by the government of the United
States, to constitute what is to be
known as the lake commission, which
is to investigate and report upon ques-
lions connected with the changes Of
level of the great lakes. AS soon as
the Canadian answer is returned, the
state department will make public the
names of the American commissioners,
who will be, for the most part, army
men and civil engineers of high repu-
tation in their profession.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
GALE ON LAKE MICHIGAN.
Few Steamers Able to Cope With the
Storm.


Storm.
Chicago, Sept. 26.-One of the heav-
lest gales of the season prevailed on
Lake Michigan yesterday, but SO far
no fatalities have been reported. The
wind rose at times to forty-five miles
an hour and ranged all day between
that and thirty-eight miles. Few steam
ers were able to defeat the strength OF
the storm. The big Lehigh Valley line
steamer Saranac was one that tried it,
and after eight hours unsuccessful bat
Ting with the waves it turned and ran
for shelter inside. Passenger steamers
ran, but with great trouble and all
were late. The steady increase of the
sea drove scouting tugs first back from
Crosse Point to the lee of the Lake
view crib and then back to the pier at
the life saving station and then finally
to secure shelter far up the river. At
the life saving stations at Evanston
and Chicago double watches were sta
toned in the lookout towers and crews
were held close to quarters in expecta-
ton of trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
PEARY WON'T TRY FOR POLE.
Arctic Explorer Says He Is Out of the
Exploring Business.

1NFsOsISS o0o"tSSSs
Portland, Me-, Sept. 26-Lieut. Peary
yesterday said of his plans and of the
possibility of finding the pole:
"On no account shall make an eff
fort to return to the north. L have dons
all that could be done with the facili-
ties at my command and shall now re-
sumo my duties in the navy depart
ment in few days. In coming back
this time have abandoned further
possible endeavors to reach the pole.
The pole can be reached. 1t is a
question of money and the explorers
outfit. I have seen nothing to modify
my original plan outlined just before
my last start for the north, by which l
proposed to establish supply stations
at intervals and then make a dash.
aided by Eskimos and dogs, and if it
is ever reached it will be better done
by following my plan"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
RESCUE GIRL SLAVES.
Sensational Abduction in Butte by
Mission Worker.

Sensational Abduction in Butte by
Mission Worker.
Butte, Mont, Sept. 26.-One of the
most sensational abductions that has
ever occurred in the Rocky Mountain
region was enacted in Butte, almost
within the heart of the city. Mrs. A.
F. Brown, a teacher in the Presby-
terrain mission of San Francisco, as
sisted by Police Captain Everts and
Officer Ingram of San Francisco, res
cued two girls who were slaves Of the
wealthiest Chinaman in Montana and
were confined in den in the rear of
a junk shop where their captor made
them associate with his friends. If
the story of the captives is to be be-
lieved state of immortality exists in
Butte to-day that would make the hot
bed of Chinese wickedness in San
Francisco pail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Thresher Dvnamited.

Albany, Mimi, Sept. 27.-Some mis-
creant, from motives Of spite or re-
venge, placed a dynamite cartridge
in the separator of Valentine Herman
at Holdingford At the starting of the
machine the cartridge exploded, tear
ing everything to pieces. Luckily no
person was injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
TROUBLES IN BIG BuNcHEs.

Wife Applies for Divorce, Creditors
Gust Him and He Quits Town.
Osakis, Mimi, Sept. e. - A lively
surprise was sprung upon John A..
Sworea, a restaurantkeeper in Osalis,
by his wife serving papers on him for
divorce, and by his creditors, who
closed him out of business and took
charge Of his affairs. In a short
space of time he was out of home and
business. He has left town.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Found Stolen Stamps.

Fargo, N. D., Sept. 27.-Agent Deg
nan, of the Milwaukee in Fargo, found
a package containing $50 worth of
postage stamps. The officials are in
clined to believe the stamps are the
result of robbery of some country
postoffice and we're accidentally
dropped on the platform. An investi'
cation is in progress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Towne New Prison Warden

Madison. Wis. Sept. 26.-Henry D.
Towne of this city yesterday was elect
ed warden of the state prison by the
board OF control. Mr.. Towne has for
several years been manager for a
sewing machine company here. He
had some experience as shopkeeper
at Joliet under Maj. r. w. McClaugh-
rey and at Jackson, Mich.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Make separators at Winona.

Wake 0eParatOrS at VIIIUEId'
Winona, Mimi, Sept. 27.-Another
industry has been added to those al
ready in Winona by the incorporation
here yesterday of the Winona Separa-
company for the manufacture of sep
arators of the most improved pattern
The capital stock is $4,000. This COM
pany has the right to manufacture and
supply separators for Minnesota. Wis
consin and North and South Dakota.
The factory in Winona will be under
the direction of A. F. Schladinski.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Hurt in Machinery.

Plain1ield, Iowa, Sept. o. - At the
farm of Simon Jepson, where a horse
power thresher was at work, young
Jepson was caught in the machinery.
His arm was broken and shoulder dis
located. His clothing was torn COM
pletely off. He is in a very critical
condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Farmers Prayinu for Rain,

Fergus Falls, Mimi. Sept. 26.-The
farmers in this vicinity are earnestly
praying for rain. The ground has be-
come so hard that blowing is very
difficult, and some have abandoned it
altogether Pasturage has been dried
up for some time past. The dry wealth
er has been very favorable to thresh-
ing. however
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
AGED COUPLE ASK DIVORCE.

Glitter Contest for Separation After
Forty Years of Married Life.
Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 27-Joachim
and Rebecca Reissing, aged sixty-eight
and fifty-six years, respectively, who
have been married since 1868, are to
wage a bitter contest for divorce in
the district court here. Mr.. Reissing
is a wealthy farmer who until recently
lived in Dixon county, Ncb. His wife
charges him with cruel and inhuman
treatment and threatening her life,
while he brings counter charges. Both
parties demand decree.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
The Heroine E!opes.

kenosha. Wis. Sept. 81. - Miss
Sarah Bacon, who recently saved the
lives OF twenty school childl--> by
carrying them from Il burning school
house, eloped with Arthur Salem yes
'crday, and was married here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-02
Drops Dead at His Work,

Hayward, Wis, Sept. 27.-John Nc
CURE, who came here from Shell
Lake about two weeks ago and has
been employed by the North Wiscon-
sin Lumber and Manufacturing COM
pany of this place, dropped dead while
at work in the lumber yard. His fam
lily resides at Shell Lake, Wis.