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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24
REcnrvnRsH1P AVN FINANoE.

The sensational "%foreword" TO Mr..
Lawson's story in Everybody's Maya
zine promised strange disclosures of
certain proceedings in a Delaware
courtroom, in which two dress-suit AS
es filed with money changed hands UNI
der the judges eyes. This incident
forms the climax of the January install
lment Of ''Frenzied Finance" and is
the closing scene Of a tremendous fight
for the control of Bay State Gas. The
unfortunate company is shown in the
throes of a receivership, from which it
is rescued after an incredible strug'
Gle. The reader is introduced TO three
new characters, and, in passing, learns
that the ''system" spent five millions
of dollars to change the votes of Ave
doubtful states in the '96 national cleo
tion. The narrative, which is full OF
exciting and tumultuous episodes
brings to a close the first part of Mr.
Lawson's story. In apologizing foi
the long delay in entering upon the
crimes Of Amalgamated, he says thai
brutal as the incidents of Bay State
Gas may seem to men and women un
versed in the methods of corporation
manipulators, they are mild in eompari
son with the lswlessness and greed tina
will be revealed in the story to fol
How.
The tremendous interest attaching 4
Mr. Lawson's extraordinary article ha
brought TO the attention of hundred
Of thousands of new readers the man,
excellences Of Everybody's Magazine
The January number is a particular,
good example of the virtues of thi
publication, for it is an exceeding,
entertaining issue, containing not onl,
: some very readable short stories, bu
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24

should take the next great step in
street reform-let all streets be graded
and improved and graveled or rocked
or paved at expense of abutting prop
erty.
Improving streets out Of the general
funds will always result in favoring
those who have a pull on the city gov
ernment-the rich and politically in
iuential-the unjust and hoggish, who
want other people to improve their
property for them.
The city needs all it's funds for main
aiming the intersections and cleaning
and repairing the streets. The policy
of every tub standing on its bot
tom must be adopted if we are ever to
be a city.
| Above all this city must have men
OH the street committee and in charge
of the street department who are capa-
/ BILE of progress. A year has been
fooled away spreading river gravel on
a few streets.
That must be all hauled off in the
spring to grade up some ones lot OF
fill in some ones street. Should we
not be ashamed TO perpetuate that
fraud on the community
Let the new city administrator
boldly strike put on new lines. The
farmers of Liberty have put us t.
shame by getting out of the mudholei
and ruts. Let us no longer shame our
selves as a city, but put men to tn
front who are capable of absorbing
new idea onee in a while.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24
several articles which are Of prime so
cisl Importance.
SHOULD SEND IN A HURRY-uP
CALL.

The committee working on street
paving should get to a head with some
of its petitions; for this reason:
If the city is to get rock from the
county an order win have to be placed
early, as the county in January pro
poses to undertake road work with
broken rock on q large scale.
Petitions are in from the road to
silverton and to Brooks for construc-
ton of, the county court to act upon
in January.
It is understood that the paving con
tractors will install a large crushed
rock plant and will be able to furnish
the county or city crushed rock cheaper
than il has ever been done before.
If this city is to have pavements put
down this coming year they will only
be possible if the work can be started
early and the material contracted for at
an early date.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24
BESTY
ROSS
FUND

M. j. Knerr, of Mill City, returned
recently from a tour Of the East and
visited with friends in Salem yester-
day. While in Philadelphia among
other places of interest in that historic
old city visited by him was the flag
house where Betsy Ross designed the
6rst Star Spangled Banner.
Mr.. Knerr was sorry to be informed
by the secretary that Salem, Oregon,
was the only capital city in the United
States hat had not responded TO the
call for aid in purchasing and perPet-
|uating the Ross house.
The American Flag house and Betsy
Ross Memorial association has raised
over $4,000 Of the $4,000 necessary
to purchase the old house and it is to
be hoped that Oregon will respond even
at this late hour. The money is raised
by issuing a certificate of membership
TO every person sending 10 cents, 70.
gether with four cents for postage
The certificate is very neatly printed
in eolors and contains pictures Of ths
home, an interior view of the room
where the flag was made and the grav'
of Betsy Ross. 1t is a work of art ane
highly priced by the members.
Mr.. Knerr win attempt to raise /.
club of 90 members in Salem, and haI
lleft at The Journal Office the blanl
subscription list for persons who de
sire to aid in the patriotic moyemeni
la copy Of the certificate can also b
seen at this Office and Mi. Knerr q
lpeots to be able to send in the amour
early next week. ~ is purely patriot
ic oder on his part, without emOlr
ments Of any kind.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24

Wonder If the Democrat man ever
attended the state fairf-Herald.
That's what, and he wasn't put out
Albany Democrat.
An exchange says: "The whale was
the first ocean male carrier, and in
three days thereafter he adopted the
free delivery system"
A young woman entered a drug
store recently and asked the clerk for
a sponge bath. Then she blushed and
said she meant a bath sponge.
go
This is the way a country editor
wrote up a recent wedding: "The
bride was born of honest but we'll
meaning parents and could walk alone
at six months; at ten she could run
real fast, and has never slackened her
gait. She has many friends-most Of
them lead ones. The happy couple
took a bridal trip to the Cross Roads,
and will be at home with the old man
until they are kicked out"
Chula (Mo.) News: ooh, my good
ness, you mustn't do that! Why, you
have put your arms around me-" said
"a Chula girl to a young man the other
night. "That's true,'' said the young
man. "Well, I can't permit it," said
the Chulp girl; CT will give you just
two hours to take it away" And the
moon winked the other eye and re-
tired behind a big sycamore over on
Honey creek.
A certain young man took a young
lady of pronounced prohibition opin-
ions to a city theater one evening, and
as the curtain rang down after the
first act he hurriedly left his seat, re-
/ marking, ''I think l hear a fire alarm.
[ must go and see about it," He re-
turned in ten minutes chewing a Glove,
and said, "Well, it wasn't a fire.
"And it wasn't water" tartly replied
the lady,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24
Good Health
to the
children

Children especially arefond OF dalntles,
and the housekeeper must look carefully
to their food.
AS good cake can be made only with
good eggs, 50 also a cake that is health
fuI as well as dainty must be raised with
a pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
IN the preparation Of the highest quality
of food. 1t imparts that peculiar hight
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc.,
and what is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co, NEW YORK.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-24

Christmas is coming. but Hinges 4
Here
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26

and comedy features are all hers. Nor is this fair picture spoiled by la disappointing voice. In her, and through her sweetly modu- lated tones, are expressed well the character of Sweet Glover" :" In the rural home and the city mansion, in the humdrum of simple life and the crises of a destiny, she is ever capable. She easily wins and fastens the ad- miration of her hearers.
 The scenery was good and cos tunes handsome, but they were slight factors in the success of Sweet Clover.''
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
SWEET CLOVER
PAR EXCELLENT.

A large house was out We'd nesday evening to see what may be most truthfully ascribed, the best production yer rendered upon the Newport stage. From the rising of the curtain to the final drop at the end of the 4th Act, interest never Jagged, and and the admiration of the audi ence for so excellent a company increased with every shifting of the scenes in t h is refreshing comedy drama Sweet Clover. "
 The play is simple, yet power ful; it follows along the old lines of woman marrying another than the one loved and leads the nearer to believe that the sins of one generation are visited upon its children, but boldly defies this belief when the crucial test, comes and virtuous womanhood, asserts it's honor and casts off the delusion of a life. In it's climax es, it is great; in it's termination, it thrills and elicits applause.
 Though it may be hardly fair to distinguish between characters that are all good, yet some by virtue of their parts have claimed greatest attention. Jerome Hol- combe, the old farmer, and a genuine one, too, in the person of Otis B. Thayer, and Marie Del Vecchio as Abigail, his sis ter, are intensely interesting and true. Through them is much of the richest comedy introduced, though Sunny and her young doctor, who has three patients promised upon which to start married life, furnish valuable contributions.
 Interest centers about Miss Edna Robb, however, the queen ly daughter of old farmer Hol- combe, whose beauty is not 1age made, 'tis evident. Gracs base
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
WALTER KEMPNER BOCOCK.

Rev. R. B. Willis writes a friend in this city that upon his return to Searcy Tuesday he re- ceived the sad news of the death of his wife's brother, MT. Walter Kempner Bocock in Philadelphia.
 The deceased had suffered an attack of the grippe and gone to the hospital few days before, but the news of his death was udden and unexpected.
 In the language of MT. Willis he was man of unusual att tainments, of very ripe scholar ship, one of the most unselfish and spotless children of Christ I have ever known. { He was an !, Episcopal minister and editor of fns," Church Standard. 7
 Those. bowed in grief have the Sympathy of many Newport friends.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
EUCHRE PARTY.

The meeting of the Thursday Evening Euchre Club with MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Jones at their cozy home on Vine street, proved a treat rich in pleasure for those present. The hospitable host and gracious hostess were well assisted by Miss Roberta Morri- son of St. Louis.
 At cards, Miss Lula Wolf proved a winner, carrying away a beautiful hand painted cup and saucer and Mir. R. T. Reyburn won a burnt wood Gibson head shaving pad.
 The elegant refreshments con- sisted of chicken salad, nut sand wiches, deviled crabs, salt crack CTS, pickles and coffee.
 Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames E. l.. Maris, Gus tave Jones, w. w. McMinn, w. A. O'Neal, B. B. Bond, Mesdames G. A. Hillhouse, R. M. Johnson, T. E. Allen, o. D. Watson, T. D. Kinman, IT,, Vim. Hooker, Narcie Minor, Misses Mabel Pad gett, Jennie McCauley, LulaWolf, Messrs. w. A. Oldield, R. T. Reyburn, Joe L. Bevens, J. B. Daggett.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
MUSICAL COTERIE.

The Thursday Afternoon Cote rie met with Miss Pearl Martin, and the following program was rendered by the members:
 A solo, May Be-, = was sung by Mrs. G. A. Hillhouse, follow ed by Mrs. c. w. Beard with a beautiful composition on The Power of Music. :" The next number was a duet by Mesdames Beard and Kelly; next a solo by Mrs. McMullen and to conclude the program Mrs. w. A. O'Neal charmed the members with the beautiful selection, Birds of Prophet.
 Mrs. Wesley Beard was chosen secretary to succeed Mrs. Champ Simpson.
 The following invited guests were present: Mrs. L. E. Willis and mother, Mrs. Orff, and Mrs. P. V. Ferguson, and last but not least, the delightful afternoon came to a close with refresh ments which were enjoyed by all and every one looks forward to the day when they will meet again with Mrs. Walter Martin.
 REPORTER.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
SENATOR CLARKE
 WARMLY COMMENDED.

Senator James P. Clarke made his maiden speech in the senate on Tuesday last, his theme being the Panama treaty now up for consideration. As the World hoped and expected, Senator Clarke came out unequivocally for the speedy ratification of that convention, and while he did not scan every act of the president in that connection with critical eye, nor yet fully approve of everything he had done, he said he could not bring himself to the point of obstructing measure in which his state and the whole South were so vitally interested. Senator Clarke regretted that he could not agree with those of his Democratic confreres who were seeking to make political capital out of this question though that was not exactly the way he put 1t and this was quite natural, since he is a Democrat of Demo- crats and would prefer to see his party present solid front on all the great questions of the day.
 It was like him, however, to be entirely candid, to speak upon his own judgment, to join issues at once and unequivocally with all, whether his own party as- sociates or otherwise, and to leave no doubt as to his own po- sition. The World is glad Sena- tor Clarke is a progressionist; it rejoices that he has both the sense and the courage to approve of the acts of Republican admin istration when these acts are in the interest of the good of the whole country; it congratulates the state of Arkansas that it is represented in the United States Senate by a man who is not afraid to call his soul and his convictions his own; it predicts that the people of Arkansas will rally to him and that he will honor them and himself by his course in the senate. Helena World.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
ROBERTS ELECTED.
.sults of White County Primary
 Held Saturday.

Searcy, Feb. IA The Demo
 ratio voters of White county
 leld primary election Saturday .or the nomination of a county ticket. The election passed off quietly and only a fair vote was polled. A majority of the pre- cincts, including the boxes at Bradford, Bald Knob, Griffith vile and Judsonia, have been heard from.
 For representative, two to be nominated, John V. Roberts leads the next man, H. A. Smith, by about one hundred votes. A. J. Bell and R. J. Crisp follow in the Norder named. It is not probable that the remaining townships to be heard from will change the present status, and 1t is likely that Roberts and Smith are the nominees.
 For county judge, c. s. George leads his opponents by a fair sized margin. For treasurer, Sandford Rogers has a big lead, and probably gets the nomination.
 Marion Davis is believed to have won for assessor and Sol Moss for surveyor.
 For sheriff, circuit clerk and county clerk there was no oppo- sition to the present incumbents.
 White county will vote on March 26 on state officers. No state issues were drawn in the primary today.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
WHIST CLUB MEETING.

\ Miss Carrie Stevens, one of NeWport's most entertaining and generous hostesses, entertained the Whist club Wednesday after noon at her home on Walnut street. There will probably be no meetings of this club during Lent and the pleasure of this last meeting was made sufficient to -tide over the members.
 Toothsome refreshments of in- dividual mince pies, cheese balls and coffee were served, little peppermint sticks having been dispensed during the games.
 The invited guests present were Mesdames L. Hirsch, J. B. Hirsch of Little Rock and the following club members were in attendance: Mesdames w. A. Billingsley, B. B. Bond, R. M. Johnson, w. w. McMinn, B. M. Crow, Narcie Minor, o. D. Wat son, c. R. Hite, E. B. Wilmans and Gustave Jones.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
in Arapahoe. We >Nist
hr> SuNTuesday e sssGg.

chf> supTuesday 4e sGg. The hos Md hostess were most cordial in their manifestations of hospitality and contrived to make the evening a most enjoyable one to all. They were assisted in their duties by Misses Ray anc Lucy Brandenburg.
 There were eight tables al euchre, the highest scores being made by Messrs. George Hill house and George Anderson ano Mrs. w. w. McMinn. The two first named cut for the gentle mans prize, a pretty stein, MT. Hillhouse proving the lucky one and to Mrs. McMinn was awarded a neat taborette.
 A luncheon of deviled crabs, chicken salad, hot rolls, peas, pickles, coffee and salted nuts was nicely served and heartily relished by the guests.
 Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames A. c. Anderson, George Hillhouse, J. L. Jones, T.. D. Kinman, Jr., B. B. Bond, O. D. Watson, Gustave Jones, w. W. Dutton, R. M. Johnson, w.. w. McMinn, W. A. O'Neal, C.. H. Wilmans, Mesdames Narcie Minor, E. B. Wilmans, E. D. Bracy, Misses Lula Empie, Ray and Lucy Brandenburg, Messrs. J. B. Daggett, P. H. Van Dyke, J. $. Wilmans.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
BALD KNOB TO PARIS.
Indications Are That the Iron Mountain Will Soon Build
 New Line.

Bald Knob, Feb. IA. The in- dications are that the Iron Noun tain will start to work some time soon on the proposed road from here to Heber, Cleburne county, and go on to Russellville and to Paris, Logan county.
 A prominent railroad official was here a few days ago and made an overland trip to Heber. The building of the road has been tt lked of a long time. It would mt tresth a great deal to Bald r-1 4lwand White county. The
 ould pass through some of
 st farming and timber
 the state.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
EU6HRE CLUB
 ENTERTAINED.

Society has well earned the rest of the Lenten season by rea- son of the social activity of the last few weeks preceding the sorty days set apart for absti- ence from social pleasures and Seems that as Ash Wednesdays soach grew nearer the num-
 fpretty social events multi n antil that period imme- buabreceding Lent has be- \ k9Y4anseason of festivities.
 Jmg the several entertain from Oklahoma, where he WI after his bride. They were m
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
Scrofula ]?

Scrofula arises from poor thin, watery blood It can not exist with pure rch red blood coursing through the veins arteries. In order to enrich and cleanse the blood the digestive organs must be stimulated and toned up so that they fake the best from food and the liver and kidneys must stimulated to carry away blood impurities Johnons Capsules scrofa by purifying the blood the body are and ceansed the blood contan another everything which about part of the tissue everything which has served its purpose thus both the avenge and the od-provider of every cell of the body.
  material be provided for the hem
 
  painful
  md medicine, confidence
 
  of appears hem satisfied Detroit Nicn
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
Here and There.

James LUCK ana Joe Leonard of Oil Trough have returned from a prospecting trip to Oklahoma. Lee Omohundro of Little Rock was here Tuesday night on his way up the the White River branch.
 Ray Pace has been quite sick for two days, owing to an injury received to his back from heavy lifting.
 Miss Roberta Morrison has re- turned to her home in St. Louis after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J. l.. Jones.
 George Sexton and family left over the Choctaw Tuesday after noon for their new home near Thomasville, Ga.
 Turf Smith returned to New port Tuesday morning, after spending Sunday and Monday in this city with friends. Poplar Bluff Citizen.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Cohn, daughter Miss Jodie. and little son Willard, left Wednesday afternoon for their home in Full ton, Ky.
 H. A. Ridley, a delegate to the state convention of the Knights and Ladies of Honor at Pine Bluff from the Newport lodge, left Tuesday afternoon over the Choc- Jaw.
 Mrs. Jno. Blanchard and baby left Tuesday afternoon for New kirk, Oklahoma, being called there by the sickness of Mrs. Blanchard's mother, whose many Newport friends will be sorry to learn of her illness.
 Chester Robinson returned home Wednesday morning from St. Louis, having resigned the position offered him in the audi tors office and will resume his work in the freight department here. His friends rejoice to see him home once more.
 Unique invitations are out to a musical entertainment to be given at the home of Mrs. J. H. Me- Hugh the evening of Feb. 22 by the Musical Coterie, who hope that the responses will be prompt and sent in to either Mesdames J.. H. McHugh or c. w. Beard.
 It is seldom that one has the opportunity of hearing a family of ten in concert where every one is a genius and can play upon almost any instrument, recite, sing and entertain with such pleasing variety. The entertain ment of the Salisbury family is one of merit. Star -Vidette, Val pariso. At opera house Thurs day night, Feb. IS.
 The organization of a brass band is being talked of among the young men of Newport. Vim. Hurley is taking an active inter est in the movement and we hope he will get the proper en- couragement, Newport needs a band and there ought to be enough young men here to com pose one, even though considera- ble instruction might first be necessary.
 In this issue R. M. Laird places before the Democratic voters of Union towpship the announce ment of his candidacy for re- election as constable. He has made a most faithful officer, an opinion that is shared by the best citizens of the township. He is popular personally and with the commendable record he has made, makes a strong candidate
Newport weekly independent., 1904-02-26
Surprise Prizes

Given away to get the people to talk about Bixler Physical Train ing in Penmanship, the best method of instruction in the world Saves 90 per cent of time, etc. Merit Prizes, Surprise Prizes, Prize Prizes, Sure Prizes, Big Prizes, Little Prizes, Con- tclngent Prize and other prizes for little folks and big folk. Ns l0c for Business Penman.@ .@ef writing notices sample rsfM \ writing, skilled Bird Flourys and full particulars. q SurplsA Prize will be included, woi@ from Toe to $1, and a $1O priH goes with each Tooth 10c order conditional.
 Prof. c. Bixler, k
 97 Ogden Ave-,
 Chicago, III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
|FRETS OVER
 LONG DELAY Japan Wants Answer
 From Russia. ULTIMATUM MAY ISSUE The Populace Would Uphold
 the Government. Believed That Tolxio oficials Have Determined to Act in Decisive Manner Within the Eext
 Few Days.

Tokio, Jan. H.-The Japanese Govcln~ ment has automatically lnlimaled to x,d- ron de hosen, the husslan Minasser, that an early response IS desired to Japdn's recent note to Russla
 IL is calculated nere that the Japanese note reached the Russian Cabinet the afternoon or January 10, ana it Is felt that sufficient time has elapsed for its consideration and the preparation of q response.
 of the possible necessities of the military and naval situation. and Is unwilling 10 permit evasions and delays which are designed to gam time.
 Future Course Secret.
 The future course of the Japanese Cow ernment is a carefully guarded secret. The length of time that Japan is prepared to walt the pleasure of Russia Is un- known. It seems probable that 1t has been determined to act decisively within a few days The popular temper has long opposed further delay.
 While many objected to Japans taking the initiative. majority would now wei come the issuance of a brief ultimatum and a declaration of war if that should prove ineffective.
 Some outside opinion here inclines to the belief that the activity of the Japan csc will be limited to the seizure of Korea, which enterprise. 1t is thought. Russia would not oppose.
 The Japanese Government proceeds with absolute secrecy. and the people of Ja- pan are not even informed of the exact nature of the demands made on Russia.