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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
DING
DONG
BELL
The Eugene Guards Editors
Cats Kittens Came Well
From theWelI

The cat is not credited with any
great degree of sagacity apart from
the instinct of catching its prey, but
the Guard editor was witness to a
case the other day that gave him a
higher opinion Of the feline reason
ing faculty,
Through the breaking of a rotten
board over half-hlled we'll his NAL
tese cats four kittens fell in. about
ten feet deep. When their location
was found out after being gone twen.
ty.four hourse. it was thought to send
the mother cat down in a small bas
ket to suclle the kittens and relieve
her swollen breasts, till a ladder
could be got.
Rather to our surprise, though, the
cat on arriving at the bottom Of the
dry well did not leave the basket,
but called the kittens. When one
clambered into the basket they were
drawn up and 1t was removed from
under the mothers paw. Lying close
to the bottom of the basket she was
sent down again and again. When
the basket came back with the fourth
and last kitten the old cat had 1t
in her mouth and she jumped when
within two feet OF the surface. She
knew II was the last
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
1 IS! HS;:., {: Social Realms
PERSONALS.

w. ]. Culver went to jefferson this
forenoon.
Charles Livesley went to Portland
this morning
John Settlemier was a passenger for
Woodburn this morning.
James Kyle went to jefferson this
morning on business.
Henry C. Porter. of Aumsville, was
Salem visitor this morning.
Rev. John Parsons was in Wood.
burn last evening, between trains.
Miss Leila Herrin of independence,
is a guest Of Miss Edna Hubbard.
Gale S. Hill, the young Albany law.
yer, was a Salem visitor this morning.
Mrs. j. ]. Murphy went TO Harris.
burg this morning for a few days
visit.
Mrs. ]. II. Ottenhelmer went to
Portland this morning for brief bust
ness visit.
James Hecnan wont to Portland
Ihl0 AuOA Ahlhb W tibNNhu tAt NNAuihb VI
his niece, Miss Dougherty.
John Lewis, of Aumsville, was in
the city today. II Ed. Judd don't keep
at home a little more John will be.
come known as the warhorse Of that
precinct.
r. A. w Cherry, until recently
night operator at the Salem passong
er station, left last night for Gervais
where he will act as station agent
hereafter
Ed. N. Camp, a Chicago capitalist
was a Salem visitor yesterday. spend
ing the day with Tom Wilson, book
keeper at the prison. The two gentle
men are old friends, and enjoyed the
reunion to the full Mr.. Camp left
for Portland last night
II. George Meyer returned on the
overland train this m rning from
Southern Oregon and the Coos Bay
country, where he spent some time in
the interest of the State Board OF
Barber Commissioners. He stopped
on in the city between trains, going
on to Portland on the Albany local.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Prune Drier Burned.

The prune drier belonging to A. NJ.
Blanston, near Rosedale, burned this
morning at about s o'clock, along
with 20O0 pounds Of dried prunes. Il
is not known how the fire started. It
catching about the flues some place,
and the building was a mass Of flames
in a moment The drier was put up
this summer and had made a success.
full run. The loss is about 500. with
no insurance.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
To Play Ball in California.

The Chemawa Indian School foot
ball eleven left this morning for Berk.
eley, Cal, to meet the University OF
California team on the gridiron. The
boys felt confident of victory, and OK.
pect to also secure a game with the
Nevada State University before re
turning home. Assistant Superlntend.
ent Campbell leaves on tonlghts trein
for California, to be present at the
game.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

An interesting relic has been found
among lot OF old lumber az the Palais
Bourbon. II Is the throne which Louis
Philippe was wont 10 occupy when he
went there 70 open the sessions Of par.
lament IL was thought that the
throne bad disappeared, like that OF
the Tuileries. after the outbreak OF the
revolution In 1S4S. but II has turned
up. certainly not the worse for wear.
as II has never been used since that
date and only requires a little busting
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

Or. Lasker, the chess champion. In
recent Interview granted to a reporter
Of the Minneapolis Journal declared
that chess playing not carried 10 excess
improves a mans health. Most OF the
prominent players" he added. live TO
an advanced age. But nervous people
shouldn't play chess nt night. II they
do, they can't sleep. nor In the morning
or they can't work They shouldn't
play at all. In fact. Chess is beneficial
TO a normal man, just as athletics II
good for him. The chess player lives
longer than the athlete"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Think Bank VIII pay Out.

Pittsburg, Oct. 21.-Bankers believe
the Federal National will pay dollar
for dollar, and that it's embarrassment
Is due TO tlghtened money and stock
fluctuations. They don't believe the
furry will extend TO other institutions
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In Supreme Court.

The appeal cases of Geo. A. Lavie,
appellant, VS.. A. b. Crosby, respond
ent, and c. A. LaVie, appellant, VS.. w.
l.. Tooze, respondent, both from this
county, we're this afternoon argued
before the supreme court, by G. G.
Bingham and II. overton for respond.
ents, and p. II. Darcy and L. X. Ad.
ans for appellants.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Lost Their Nerve.

Baltimore. oct. 21.-It is common
talk in financial circles that the clos.
ing of the Union Trust Company was
entirely unnecessary, II being a case
of lost nerve. Receiver White expects
the bank TO reopen for regular bust.
ness Monday
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

Russ House. There was a large At
tendance OF invited guests. and, while
Judge Judah had to rush home on the
early train to attend TO his oficIal du-
ties, the better part OF his family
stayed for a visit.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Overcome by Gas.

Christian Bernhard and Waldo Mil
Ter. employees at the Salem brewery,
were overcome by gas, while varnish.
ing the vats in the cellar. On coming
out, one OF them tainted, but both soon
recovered, and will experience no Sc
rious effects as a result OF the Incl
dent.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
frosty Ti1nekeepers

Is your watch always to be rused2 Can you turn to it
any minute of the day and be that it will tell you no
cay say well my watch isn't very accurate and don't
want misledd you but according my time it's twenty
minutes past three If you such watch, trade it off or
watch we sell is guaranteed to be trusty accurate time
Keeper Every movement carefully tested before being put
In stock. We carry in stock, Standard Elgin. Waham,
possibility for you to buy poor watch here for obvious
reasons.
ffs::;1 fS;s;; sss;: Streets, :n' a@~,Eavu%ycMnoD
Salem C/N~~azyT5
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

On accepting a challenge 10 a duel
recently a municipal councillor al Ron
eegnO. In the Tyrol, chose eannons as
the weapons and stipulated that be
ana bis opponent should IRE at each
otEsr from two mountain tops three
miles apart
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Wrecked on the IsIands.

Honolulu. Oct. 21.-The French bark
Connetable Derichmont sunk on
Frlgate shoals October 10th. Captain
Raubt and seven survivors landed at
Niihau; 16 are missing.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

London, Oct. 2i.-The afternoon pa
pers comment on the Alaskan verdict
similar to the morning papers. They
express regret, but concede the de
cision must be honorable and just,
otherwise Alverstone wouldn't sane
tlon IL. but express no commentator.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
silver MeddIna a. Albany.

Judge N. ]. Judah and wife and the
ladies who are their guests took the
late train for Albany last night, to be
present at the silver wedding OF Mr.
and Mrs. Rowell, proprletors OF the
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Makes seeret Report.

London, oct. 21.-The Canadian
Commissioners Jette and Aylesworth
are preparing secret report on tho
findings of the Alaskan commission,
which they will submit to the Cana
dian government.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

If celery is eaten freely. alkaline
blood ls the result. and where this ex'
lists there can be neither rheumatism,
gout nor nervous prostration 10 any ex-
tent II should be eaten preferably
cooked, though II may be taken raw II
thoroughly masticated.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
carnenle aeta corked.

Cork, Ireland, Oct. 21.-The officials
today conferred the freedom of the
city on Carnegie. who subsequently,
laid the corner stone Of the new II.
brary, towards which he donated $50.
600.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

The cathedral al Ulun. Wurttemborg,
possesses the highest church spire IN
the world. IL is 533 feet high.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

Artificial tea Is made BY mixing OK
ide Of iron with tea dust and rolled BY
means Of starch into pellets resembling
ths genuine tea.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21
Orin HikOk
Is Insane

Cleveland, Oct. 21.-Orin Hlkok, the
famous driver and trainer was today
adjudged insane. He is 40 years old,
and his case is hopeless.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-21

When you buy a Ioc package
Of ginger, which would you
rather have; Ioc of good gin
ger, or &c of ginger. a pinch OF
red pepper and Sc of some FL
ling.
Then buy Schilling's Best.
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sailed. and for many years thereafter
the yachts were yachts in all that the
term implies.
/. They were pleasure craft with cabins,
staterooms, and the usual accommeda-
tions found in such vessels. After they
had won or lost the great race they were
Used for years by their owners for cruis-
ing purposes.
Now the contestants, as has already
been stated. are constructed without
cabins or interior accommodation of
any kind. and are absolutely worthless
for cruising purposes. Within a year
or two they are broken up or sent to
a nautical graveyard. to be heard of no
more
II seems pity that the original idea
was not adhered TO. The America is
still in existence. She has been re-
built once or twice. and is seen in the
off the Massachusetts coast
Several OF the others are stiII in evil
dence. The racing machines built at
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cover the Americas cup. The first chaI-
lenger sent over was the Cambria,
owned by James Ashbury. The race
took place Off Sandy Hook. August s.
1870, and was the first of the inter
national contests to occur on this side
Of the Atlantic.
There were eighteen starters, but
public interest was mainly centered in
the America. Cambria. and Dauntless
The feet Of excursion steamers. yachts
and other sailing vessels that gathered
at the starting point was the largest
ever. assembled in these waters up TO
that time The race was won by the
Magic in two hours. forty eight minutes
and fifty-fve seconds. The Cambria was
eighth in actual time in turning the
stake boat and tenth in order of time
allowance.
1t is a regrettable fact that the con-
testants for the America Cup are now
mere machines, built for the sole pur-
pose of racing When the first race was
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

china closets. and six berths. Adjoin.
ing the cabin were two staterooms
eight feet square. with toilet rooms
and wardrobes attached.
Between the main and the forward
cabins were two more staterooms in
addition to forward cabin, which con-
tanned fifteen 5erths. There was bath
room, sail room. and clothes room. The
cabins were finished in carved rose
wood and walnut and we're upholstered
in green silk velvet.
The America was the first Yacht In
cross the Atlantic in either direction
and her arrival in the SoIent. six miles
from Cowes. August !, 1851. aroused
the greatest interest. Yachts steamers
and other craft filled with spectators
hocked around the brave Yankee. Peo-
pie were anxious to see what manner or
boat 1t was that had been sent across
the sea to compete for the cup offered
by the Royal Yacht Squadron for the
winner Of the international yacht race.
Queen Victoria. after listening TO the
reports Of her friends. and after reading
the articles published in the newspapers
the America, became so
much interested that she went to Cowes
in the royal yacht Victoria and Albert to
witness the great struggle between the
yachts on August %.
There were seventeen entries in tho
race. which was around the Isle Of
Wight, a distance of three nautical
miles. The shore at the starting point
was lined with spectators and the fleet
Of vessels of all kinds in the SoIent was
so great that it was with difficulty that
the course could be kept clear.
Applause greeted the America and her
crew, commanded by Captain Dick"
Brown. as the yachts moved up to the
inc. Enthusiasm ran high, for, although
most OF the English yachtsmen regard
ID the defeat of the America as inevf-
able, they admired the pluck of the
owners in bringing her across the sea.
md wished them good luck.
The start was splendidly effected. the |
leet breaking away like field If race
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cup than any other transatlantic
y fhtsman who has visited our shores.
The history Of the Americas Cup, as
" is known in this country, should be.
and doubtless is, familiar to everyone
who takes more than passing interest
in the subject of yachting. For the ben
eft of those who are not yachtsmen and
yet would like to know something about
the trophy and the efforts that have
been made to recapture it. the following
sketch has been prepared
When the great industrial exposition
was held in London in 1851 one OF the
attractions planned by it's promoters was
a yacht race open to craft from every
part of the world. English merchants
and members of the nobility who had
visited the United States and had ad-
mired the pilot boats of New York, and
the skillfuI manner IN which they were
handled, wrote to their friends here
urging them to send over one of the
pilot boats to sail in the great interna-
tional race.
There was in this country at the time
only one yacht club. the New York, and
when the matter was brought before
its members it was quickly determined
that America should be represented. not
by a pilot boat. but by a yacht built
especially for the purpose George l.
Schuyler and John C. Stevens, the two
foremost sportsmen OF New York. vol
to supply the funds and super
Intend the boats construction
The designing OF the yacht was given
into the hands of George Steers. the
best designer in this country. and the
boat was built at the yard of William Fl
Brown. at the foot OF Twelfth Street
East River. The challenger. which was
shristened the America, was of the
type, 50 feet long from stem
10 stern, so feet keel. 25 feet amidship |
irew eleven feet of water, measured tic |
.ons, and cost $50, 900.
Unlike the modern cup racers. the
America was a pleasure yacht. HeI
main cabin was 21x1s feet. on either
tide of which were six neat lockers and
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TOR half century English yachts
men have been trying TO win back

TOR half a century English yachts
men have been trying to win back
the Royal Yacht Squadron cup
captured by the America in the first in
ternationaI yacht race ever sailed off
the Isle of Wight. August %, 1851.
The best designers and builders in all
Great Britain have been employed to
build the challengers, and the most
skillful of all shippers have sailed them.
and yet, although millions OF dollars
have been expended in these several eff
forts, the cup still remains on this side
of the Atlantic
Sir Thomas Upton. the most persis-
tent and the most popular OF all yachts
men who have visited this country to
race for the cup. will next month make
his third attempt to win back the tro-
ply. 1t is conceded by all the yachting
sharps that in Shamrock III Sir Thomas
has by far the best OF all the English
challengers.
On the other hand, Reliance. the de-
fender. is looked upon as a better boat
than any OF her predecessors. The com
ing race between the two will. there
fore. be regarded as the most momen-
tous in the history Of yachting. for it
will determine whether or not the build
ers OF TIE United States have lost any Of
their skill and summing since 1851.
Should Sir Thomas Upton succeed in
winning the cup he, will have achieved
an honor such as has been accorded to |
no English yachtsman in two genera
lions His name will be emblazoned in |
history and his victory viii be cele-
brated in song and in story for years to |
come.
But our own yachtsmen, after care
fully inspecting both challenger and de
fender. declare that they are not at all |
apprehensive OF the outcome of this
years races
Sir Thomas, the sailors say, will take
back home a beaten Shamrock III.
Should they be mistaken, however, one
thing is certain: the American public
would rather see Sir Thomas lift" the
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| toid him that he couldn't believe Tiers
was 9O-eent stamp for postage until
he had seen one downstairs. TaLing -,
the report Of the Third Assistant Post
master General, he turned to page I13
and showed his visitors where a news
paper and periodical stamp had been
issued as lately as 1895 which sold for
500. ''i
May have this copy of Mr.. Madden's
report said the majors friend
Colonel Reeves would be glad 10 Drs-
sent = 10 him.
Now that the light is burnin-
brighter for you, said the major we'll
go down TO the museum"
The elevator again."
only once more. Pursuit Of knowI-
edge under difficulties and ali thar Won
Know. 1t makes me feel as II were
Just enc day out on my first trim across
here we are. this way to the museum. ..
wax figures dressed after the fashion
OF the mail carriers of all nations stool
round. and sort OF Eden Xusee chill
crept over the majors friend as thew
passed gigantic Belgian sea postman
wearing cap pulled low over his brow
and big boat cloak.
The display Of stamps in the inner
room fairly dazzled the majors friep5
he was delighted with the cases which
had been sent to the Worlds Fair. and
which contain a thousand masterpieces
OF miniature on bits of paper no bigger
than your thumb nail.
There's some wizardry in the manu-
Iacture of these stamps" said the
majors friend, I won't believe differ
entity until | see for myself
Here's a collection OF articles whiea
were sent Through the mails and caught
10 the Dead Letter Offices sieve. Here's
a rattlesnake, a scorpion, a gross of re-
Volvers. china doll. wooden model OF
2 house, pair of false teeth, high hat.
pair OF gum boots, two pair OF goloshes.
half a dozen pairs OF spectacles. a switch
of golden hair, life preserver and a
bowie kniIe.'
so you see there's a 90-cent stamp
and something more in me Postofica
building" said the major as they cams
iown the front steps.
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| The issue OF 1894 came after this
one-that is, the regular issue; of course
the Columbians were in 1S92-but in the
issue of 1894 the 80 and 9O-cent stamps
! OF this issue were dropped and 50-cent
and 81. 81. and IS stamps substituted
/ Are there any stamps issued now
which are higher in denomination thal
this one?" queried the majors friend.
Certainly There is a So postage
! stamp issued now. This is one of them. -
The 50 stamp showed full-faced por-
trait of the rugged features and high
forehead OF Chief Justice John Marshall
Every line is full of life and the green
color of the stamp was bright with 4
metallic sheen
Il think that's the finest stamp the
Government ever issued" commented
Miss Brown.
"A gen." said the major. examining il
With an artists pleasure.
But what's the use of such a staup9''
queried the majors friend
They're used principally-in fact en-
tirely-for sending Government parcels
or packages of valuable papers abroad 70
foreign countries, you understand. VERY
few people buy them outside of collect
ors. 1 don't remember selling more than
three or four in nearly that many years. "
We're very much indebted TO Won
Miss Brown" said the major. raising
his Panama
Not ~ all"
NOW come with me-" said the major.
ana wen see Colonel Reeves. in charge
or The stamp division. Third floor" he
said to the elevator boy, and the pair
we're whisked away on the noiseless lifts
that UNCLE Samuel provides for his elect.
me elevator boy is a bit of wag and il
pleases him 10 take the outer man UP
faster than the inner
In We go and see Colonel Reeves.
Room 3O6, said the major
Was Colonel Peeves in?
Yes, Mr.. Kellinger, a clerk, thought
the colonel was n.
Would the colonel see Major F.
Yes, the colonel would see Major /
F. with -leasure.
Colonel Reeves looked up from nile \
OF papers and said he was glad TO see /
Major p and to meet his friend. The
colonel smiled when the majors friend !
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here's go. I've lost
again
"How's that" queried the major
Here's a man sends me a ninety-cent
stamp In part payment of a bill. He
didn't have the full amount about him at
the time and as he's going away to-
morrow he sends me this stamp TO set
tie up
Il don't see where you lose"
Why. the ninetv-cent stamp is a
fake"
The -ahemmmm-that isl
mean you are emphatically mistaken. >"
said the major. who is an enthusiastic
philatelist.
''You don't expect me to believe that
my Uncle Sam issued this stamp 1 hold
in my hand?"
Il do-and what's more to the point
come over to the Postofice and I'll
prove it to you"
The two gentlemen crossed the Avenue
to the Postofhce building. mounted the
broad steps. and the major led the way
to the window of Miss S. A. Brown, who
is in charge of the wholesale stamp di-
vision.
Miss Brown" said Major F., with
a gallant air, will you show my friend
a ninety-cent stamp like chis one,
please?"
with pleasure. These are ninety
cent postage stamps of the issue of
the same date as that believe collect
ors consider them a very fine piece Ct
workmanship.
My grief" said the majors friend
staring in amaZement these are lust |
the same as my stamp" He lifted four
or them from the blotter on the sill of |
the window. and held them up to the |
light. The bits OF linked paper were OF |
a dark brown color. with a coppery /
glitter from the maze Of cross I'd lines /
Commodore Perry's head stood out in
relief. as clean and clear as a cameo |
image.
Those stamps" said Miss Brown.
when the majors friend had returned
hem, ARE the highest in denomination
Of any of the issue of 1890. /