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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22
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Ed. Journal: The following mote
was found protruding out of a mud
heap on an uptown crossing. The
writer has not been unearthed, but
the paving committee may dig him out
some time in the dim and distant fu.
ture. Here is what he wrote:
"On the crosswalk, at midnight,
goodbye friends. Here 1 am and here
I may stay. Here all my sorrow ends
Here my form returns to clay.
"Had just started for stroll. Moon
was playing hide and seek. Struck a
knoll. Then / sauntered through a
peak. Tongue cannot express my feel
ings. Floundered through the sticky
stuff. Mud that was around me seal
ing. Then l shouted out enough. But
/ m going, going, gone sir, for I've
nothing to stand upon sir, and / know
that if 1 keep travelling at this rate
that IN be shooting, scooting down
sir, where the men are brown sir, and
will soon be at Port Arthur's gate.
"ADvENTURER."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22
UNCLE SAM'S
NASBYS HAVE
THEIR TROUBLES

The troubles of Postmaster Hirsch
and his assistants this week and next
are many. The holiday rush is on and
the postal officials will be unable to get
any rest until the new year is ushered
in. Everything comes under the head
Of "Christmas troublev in the govern
ment building, from wax dolls with
real hair" to mince pie and angel
cake. Letters mailed without stamps,
or with torn bits of what possibly was
once stamp stuck on the corner are
innumerable, as are letters properly
stamped, but mailed without being ad-
dressed, while others are partly ad-
dressed, but either the name of the
state is minus, or the state is in evil
dence without being addressed to the
city. This could be eliminated if the
people who send the missives would
just take the time to look at their let
ter or package before mailing it to see
If 1t is properly stamped, and addressed
and thus great deal of time and
trouble could be saved, and the sender
could be sure OF the safe delivery Of
the artisle mailed.
Already large assortment Of ar
ticles, which were intended for Christ
mas presents are side-tracked at the
postoffice, and many of them win new
er reach the people who were intended
TO receive them, but will take a trip
to the nations capital city, and there
be condemned and sold by the officials
Of the dead letter office, Uncle Sam re-
eeiving the proceeds gained therefrom.
Many parcels are condemned because
OF the carelessness of the sender in
wrapping them, the wrappers coming
of and being lost, and the contents
Of the packages being placed with the
rest OF Uncle Sam g Christmas pre-
sents. The first package TO be waylaid
here was square bundle with nine
cents in stamps, but no address or re-
turn card on H. Another important
thing TO remember, especially during
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

the holidays, in sending out mail, is X
have your own name and address writ
ten plainly on the upper lefthand cor
ner Of the wrapper, so that in case the
parcel can be returned to the sender
pacel can be returned to the sender.
A few of the things to be "remem-
bered" and a few of the things ia
forget" to assure saving of time
in sending and receiving Christmas
presents through the mail
Remember
To see if the address and stamps are
all right.
To be sure that all packages are Sc
surely fastened.
To put own address on the outside.
To read the sign over the window
at the postofice.
That the postal officials are human,
and not machines.
To be pleasant even if mistake is
made by the postman.
Forget.
To ask for stamps at the money order
window, or money orders at the gener-
al delivery window.
To tell "funny stories'' to the deliv-
cry clerk while other people are wait
ing for their turns. He doesn't want
to hear them, and the other people get
tired of waiting
To crowd into line before your turn;
other people have some rights.
To write the address so that il re-
sembles hen tracks, and think you are
writing cuisines" hand.
TO call 10 times day for your mail,
when you know that there is no chance
for anything to arrive except at certain
hours.
To ask foolish questions of the mail
clerks and postmen.
To declare that you "just know"
that there is a package for you, and to
ask the clerk to look few more times,
as he may have missed it. Then when
il is not found, declare loudly that the
service is no good.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

II is very reasonable to suppose if the
foundation of structure was removed
that the building itself is bound to
come down. This same principle can
be applied to disease, Take medicine
into the system that win remove the
cause of sickness, and illness will leave
Of itself, Dyspepsia, indigestion, sick
headache and billiousness have their
foundation in stomach disorders. Re
move this weakness and the other
symptoms are no more. There is one
cure for this that all druggists sell for
25c per box. 1t is DIR. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. They get right at the be-
ginning Of these diseases and make the
cure by taking away the cause.
For sale by DIR. s. c. Stone, druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

PORTLAND MARKET.
Wheat-Walla Walla, S0@s2c.
Valley-S715e.
Flour Valley, straights, $A65CD4.s5;
graham, ,$3,5O@$4OO.
Oats Choice white, $4,000. .s2k.
Barley--Fecd, $22 per ton; rolled,
$2450
Millstun-Bran, $500.
Hay Timothy, $l40O@l6.OO.
Potatoes-70@S0c.
Eggs-Oregon ranch.
Poultry Chickens, mixed 9@9be
pOundi turkeys, live, l4@I5c, dressed,
l6CDlTc.
POrk-Dressed, 5h@6c.
Beef-Dressed, 45s@6c.
Veal-607c.
Mutton-Dressed, s1s@5c.
HOps-leos crop. 2s@slI1e.
wOol-vAlley. 10000; eastern Or.
'egOn, iO@i7e; MOhair, 2O@a5e.
Hides-dry. ls pounds and upwards,
15Gl6hc.
batter-faney creamery, 25QsOe.
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veteran Public Man's Career.

Boston, Dec. 22-At his home in
Cambridge today Col. Thomas Went
worth Higgins, author, soldier, preacher
and legislator, celebrated his eighty
first birthday. He was the recipient of
congratulations from many friends and
admirers in Boston and in other parts
of the country. Notwithstanding his
advanced age Col. Higginson continues
his busy career, writing much for the
current periodicals and occasionally
on the lecture platform.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22
Ocean and River sobeduI.

Ocean and River Schedule.
For San Francisco-Every i've d.w
at 8 p. m.. For Astoria, way point
and North Beach-Daily (except Sun
day. at 8 p. M; Saturday at 10 D. n.
Daily service (water permittins) a
Willamette and Yamhill rivers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

Poultry--at steIner's Market.
Eggs-Per dozen, 2Sc.
Ducks-10e.
Chickens-7c.
Turkeys
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

Seh Lake, Denver n
City &, yL%Sna' L.,ni.l' ,lS,dssD Rsnsas 7aSS,s.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22
JOURNALOPEN FORUM

Correspondents need not sign
names TO communication in good
faith, and not personal, and Of local
interest.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22

When you think Of a peach Of ring
for Christmas, think Of Hinges.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-22
Headache
Can be Cured with
DIR. Miles Anti
Pain Pills.

II your nerves are subject TO disturb
ances. such as Headaches, Neuralgia,
Backache Rheumatism, Menstrual
Pains, 5leeplessness, etc, their jarring
and jangling can be quickly ended with
a DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pill.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills are pleas
ant little pink tablets, which do not act
on the bowels, nor do they have any
disagreeable weakening or habit-form-
ing effect on the system.
They.are the result Of the latest scien-
tifc knowledge on the subject OF Pain,
and bring relief safely and quickly to
the greatest sufferer.
You should always keep a box Of DR..
Miles Anti Pain Pills in the house, since
you never know when pain may attack
you, and It is wrong to suffer when your
suffering can be so quickly relieved.
Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills contain no
opium, chloral. cocaine, morphine. or
similar drugs, and are sold by druggists
under a guarantee to relieve you, or
pay your money back.
BY relieving Pain, Dr. Miles Anti
Pain Pills shorten suffering. and length
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'I have used DR.. Miles Anti-Pain pills
when troubled with headache, and find
that one pill infallibly effects relief in q
very short time. I also use DIR. Miles
l am considerably afiilcted with neural
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TIME CARD NO. 2s.


No. 2 for YaquIna-
Leaves Albany -. ..12:45 PM
Leaves Corvallis -. :. 1:45 Pm
Arrives Yaquiha -. -. $40 Pm
No. 1. Returning
Leaves Yaquina 80. :. 7;15 AN
Leaves Corvallis ...... .11:Se AM
Arrives Albany -. ..12:15 Pm
No. 8 for Detroit
Leave Albany -. 80. 1900 Pm
Arrives Detroit 80. .... 600 Pm
No. 4 from Detroit
Leave Detroit -. 80. $3.50 AN
Arrives Albany go. -. .11:15 AM
Train No. arrives in Albany in
time to connect with the s. P. south
bound train, as we'll as giving two or
three hours in Albany before depart
ure OF s. P. north bound train.
Train No. Q connects with the 8. P
trains at Corvallis and Albany giving
direct service to Newport and ada
cent beaches.
Train No. 8 for Detroit, Breitenbush
and other mountain resorts leaves Al
bany at 100 p. m, reaching Detroit
about 600 p. m.
For further information apply to
EDWIN STONE, Manager
T. COCKRELL, Agent. Albany.
H. H. CRONISE, Agent. Corvallis,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
After Fire They Mounted Roof OF Theater
and II Is Alleged Destroyed Possi-
BILE Evidence--Tell Poor Story.
Member Of Council Committee Appointed to investigate States Not
More Than IS Per Cent Of Payhouses win Ever Be Able
to Open Doors for Business-Coronsr Prepares
for lnquest--No Trial. He Says.

Chicago Jan. s.--The committee
composed OF members OF the city coun-
ell appointed last night to investigate
the condition Of the LEGAL theaters held
its first meeting today. According 10
the statement OF Alderman F'riestedt,
one OF the members Of the committee.
II is doubtful II IS per cent Of the
theaters viii ever reopen their doors
Late this afternoon attorneys OF the
hre department caused the arrest Of
four emoioyes Of the Fuller Con-
strnction Company. David Jones, ma
sonry foreman. and Angus Mckay. Otto
Rausch and John Kingston. ironwork-
ers.
1t has been charged that Jones and
his men broke the skylights on the
theater after the fre In order to destroy
possible evidence. It developed today
that the skylights were blocked by
scantlings and tied with wire to pre-
vent their opening. Jones. in making
his statement to the fire department
said:
ri took three ironworkers with me
up through the adjoining building
First / removed the wooden scantiins
which blocked the skylights. Then
found the lights lied with wire inside
and broke two ranes OF glass TO get at
the wires to unite them. finally got
the wires Off and opened the lights. /"
Jones was asked why he went to the
roof of the theatcr and replied he had
been told that the north wall had
cracked in during the fle and went to
see OF it was true.
why did you take three ironwork-
ers with YOU to inspect brick wsll?'
asked Attorney Fnlkerscn Of the fire
Jones was confused but
finally answered that the men went
with him through curiosity.
Numerous witnesses who were in ad-
joining buildings overlooking the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
CRIPPLE DIES
Brutally Attacked by Unknown
Persons and Succumbs.
struggle Occurs ut His Home at
Night and Mystery Sur
rounds Entire Affair.

Cottage Grove, Ore, Jan. 5.--Fred
Gale. who was found in his room about
o'clock Friday morning badly beaten
up and half dazed. died at I:25 this
morning from the effects OF the injurie:
Re received. There is some mystery
corrected with the affair, which as vet
has not been solved.
Gale attended a dance given in the
Masonic hall, and at the close was ac-
comfanied home by friends, who left
him about midnight. Not appearing
ut the usual time next morning, his
friends made an investigation. and
found him In bed IN helpless condi-
ton and dazed. The room gave evi-
lence OF having been the scene OF a
struggle; his 'lothing was scattered
around promise lously on the door,
blood spattered on the floor in many
places, his face was badly beaten up,
also his body. which bore the marks
OF boot heel on the chest. He was
able to give only a meager report of
what happened, and this was to the ef-
feet that some one entered his room
during the after part of the night and
struck him In :he face repeatedly and
grabbed him and pulled him out of bed
on the noof. after which he lost con-
s1iousness.
Th counts sheriff is here investigat-
Ing the affair, and II is quite likely
thnt some revelations will he unearthed
hefore long.
The deceased was born In Minneap-
oils, Kan, was a years of age, was y
h,rne ssmqker by trade, having located
in Cottage Grove abut three years ago.
He had recently sold out, and after TAX
Ing trip to California, returned to |
this place and was preparing to open a
cigar stand. He was cripple, having
been thrown from horse when young,
injuries to the spine, from
which he never recovered, the lower
limbs being paralyzed necessitating his
using an invalids chair as a means
Of moving about,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
LODGE HOLDS SENATE FLOOR,
Massachusetts, Senator upholds Pana
ma situation,

Washington, Jan, practically the
entire session of the senate today was
devoted to speech by Lodge on the
situation on the isthmus of Panama.
He discussed the abstract question of
the right Of the president to recog-
nlze the independence of the new ma
tlon and concluded such prerogative
pertains exclusively TO the office OF the
chief executive. Lodge argued that
our intervention in Panama had been
only in the interest of peace and con-
tended that the president had not gone
a step beyond what propriety called
for.
The conclusion Of the speech was
devoted to the political aspect OF the
situation In that connection he re-
ferred to speeches made at demo-
cratic banquet in New York last night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

tendent caibreath submitted his re-
port covering that period.
DR. calbreath reports the general
health Of the inmates Of the institution
as being good. with the exception Of
Two cases Of typhoid fever. In ward 90
Every effort" he says, rs being made
20 discover the sourte Of the infection
and to prevent any further develop
ments." The death rate for the month
has been small
The farm work for the month" says
the superintendent. has consisted Of
plowing. repairing OF fences. grayeIing
drivsways. hauling slabwood. gather.
ing vegetables. etc.
The mechanics have worked on the
hog barn. new closed cottage and gem
cral repairs.
The contractor has finished the new
closed cottage and the new dining
room hall at the cottage farm. and they
win be ready for occupancy as soon az
they can be furnished and a sewerage
system constructed. We are prepar-
Ing to put In a large septic tank for
this purpose.
The earnings. OF keeping OF Alaskan
tngnVA fat 49,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
in FOR WOOD
Minority Prepares Brief In Reply
to Senator Foraker.
Brings Out Testimony of Witness
ses Calculated to iajure
His Prospects.

Washington. Jan. 5,--The views OF
the minority OF the senate committee
OH military affairs. protesting against
the confirmation OF General Leonard
Wood to BE- major general have been
prepared in the form Of a brief TO be
used when the reports Of the committee
are presented ior action by the senate
in executive session. The brief follows
the testimony introduced before the
senate committee on investigation. di.
recting the attention OF the senator's 20
passages In the testimony and en-
phasizlns the charges made before the
committee. II is declared that most
of the important matters brought out
in the hearing came to the public's
knowledge subsequent 70 General
Woods promotion to be brigadier gen.
eral.
These assertions are made for the
purpose of meeting the argument of
Senator Foraker, He argues that the
objections TO General Woods advance
ment should have been made when
President Mckinley had under con-
the matter OF promoting him
10 be brigadier general,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

DS counter proposals.. There are
strong hopes IN many circles that
Thursday next. the Russian Christmas,
the czir may be sblc to announce that
peace is ussured.
The furry on the bourse yesterday Is
explained by bankers as being due 10
the annual settlement Of operations
and they add that II was wholly un-
Influenced by the far eastern situa-
tion.
The statement made by the foreign
Office at 81. Petersburg 70 the Associa-
ted Press today regarding the instruc-
lions sent to yiceroy Alexiff was COM
municated 10 the British foreign Office
and 10 the Japanese legation here.
They botE expressed pleasure at the
fact that Russia had evinced such a
friendly attitude. but they said no def
rite conclusions could be drawn until
the nature OF the counter proposals
was known. The Japanese legation re-
iterated that the cardinal points Of the
Japanese proposals admitted OF no
counter proposals and said that II any
important point were included among
those accepted there was possibility
Of reaching a settlement by further ne
gotIations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Situation Has Reached Fearful Tension,
and an Outbreak of Hostilities Is
Expected by the Powers.
American Marines Land 10 Protect United States Legation and Others
VIII FoUow-Thb Action Considered by London TO Mean
That Washington Expects Wa-Appsar That
Crisis Has Reached Breaking Point

east ~ revealed by the fact that the
United States finds II naeessary 10 send
marines TO Seoul for the protection Of
American interests. While II Ia stili
hoped a peaceful issue may be found
this action Is held 20 indicate that the
view OF the situation taken at wash
ington ls that the crisis Is drifting rap.
idly TO the danger point. The action
Of the United States in generally sr-
proved. Ths incoming Post says editor
tally.
"The landing OF American marines
proves that the United states is not
watching for an eastern Inbroglio with
oui intelligent interests. !"
Tho daily Tsiesraph's Toxic CORES.
pondem says: "The outlook Is very
warIike. The people are commenting
on the absence OF Baron de Rosen the
Russian minister 20 Japan. from public
functions for the last few days"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Widow Commit. Suicide.

Attleboro. Mass. Jan. Mrs. Jea-
ME Gay. widow who formerly lived
here but who OF late has made her
home in Chicago. was found dead in
"A room al the Park hotel with bullet
hole in her head. An unsealed note
addressed to the Medical Examiner
stated that the woman had committed
suicide. No reason for the act was
assigned. s-sesA is~.%Mf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
DECISION FOR DEFENDANTS.
Suit Involving Large Sum Settled IL
Stratton's Favor.

Denver, Jan. Sin the case Of ths
Independence Mining Company. Of
London. against the executors Of tbs
estate OF the late winfield S. stratton,
the Cripple Creek millionaire. claiming
$4,000. 600 damages for the alleged salt
ing Of the Independence mine before
it's sale to the English company, Judge
Riuer. in the United States court this
afternoon. decided for the defenaanta
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Paris. Jan. s.--The chefoo cores
pondent OF tho Herald cables as fol.
lows;
''isIgh, thousand Japanese troops ar,
ready to land at Msaampho and their
landing viii probably mean war. A
regiment Of cossacks Is expected TO ar.
rive at Port Arthur. Reserves are be-
ing removed from the Blagoveschcnsk
capitol OF Amur province, In eastern
siberia to Taitachiar. In Manchuria
The position Of the troops in Man
churia IL being arranged. but their 10.
cations are kept secret
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

theater testified that the skyiights
we're not open during the are.
Coroner Traeger said tonight he was
almost ready for the inquest which will
commence Thursday morning.
4 wish II understood he said. "this
Is not trial. but simply an investiga-
tion to determine the facts OF the Ere
The coroner's jury win not attempt to
nx the blame. nor will it recommend
punishment OF anybody"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
shrinkase Of Earnings,

New York, Jan. 5.-The dividend of
the United States Steel Corporation
common stocks was passed today at
the quarterly meeting of the directors
today, but the regular y was declared
on preferred stock, At previous
quarterly meeting, the common divi-
dend was cut from four to a two
percent basis,
A statement of earnings for 1903
shows shrinkage Of $4,000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
RUSSIA coNcEpEs MUCH

But Japan insists Upon Full Demands
Made.
~ Petersburg, Jan. 5..--in reply to
Japan, Russia made great concessions
and hopes her proposals win prove ac-
ccptable to Japan. The foreign officc
informed the Associated Press today
that instructions had been sent to Vic
eroy Alexin, on which the reply was
hased. The latter was drawn up in
the most concilliatory spirit. Some Of
the Japanese proposals were accepted.
while others were made the subject Of
extended observations and were met
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Fleet to Receive Orders.

Pensacola. Fla. Jan. 5.-The Allan,
Tic training squadron composed of the
Minneapolis. columbas. Yankee and
Hartford. received orders today to pro-
ced to Guantanamo. where further or
ders would await It's arrival.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
AMERICAN MARINES ON HAND


States In Case OF War.
Seoul. corea, Jan. s.--A detachment
of IS marines from the United States
steamer vlcksburg. now lying at Chem
ulpo. arrived here yesterday ~ a guard
for the American legation. Another
body Of 10 marines will arrive tomor-
row. The United States transport
zaphire 10 also at chemulpo. where
Russia. Japan and Great Britain have
each bne man Of war.
Quiet prevails here, but the palace is
heavily guarded By the corean army.
Tif movements OF the Japanese
troops and lieet are unknown here, The
e,.itpde or the corean government is
unchanged. solieitude is shown MS TO
wha, may happen on the arrival Of the
Japanese troops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Berlin, Jan. q. The semi.oiirial koe-
lenische Zeltung. In publishing the
news that the German far eastern
squadron had been ordered to consen-
trate at TsiRchou, says:
THE vital political interests OF Rus
sia and Japan are clashing 30 sharply
,hat the yielding of either country
would mean the abandonment OF those
interests. The die must soon be east, ''
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
REPORT OF THE ASYLUM.
Superintendent Tells Of The Conditions
Before Trustee Board

Salem, Jan. 5.-The board of trus-
tees of the insane asylum held the
regular monthly meeting for the month
lof December, at which time Superin-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Rsesiv.r For Jaoop Beck.

Beiingham. Wash, Jan. 5.--A recsav
'er was appointed today for Jacob Beck
who. in 1892 expended more than $ise.-
900 in building in this city one Of the
finest theaters on the coast. Assets.
s225.eoo; liabilities, $4,000.