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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-12

Much significance is rife as to tn,
significance OF the front initial in ID
Cady Herriek's name, The letter L
stands for Dennis and some Other
things, but We should not wish TO bs
profane.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-12

The Young Meu's Republican Club
is neither dead nor asleep, Bat chances
are 1t viii be- put 20 sleep IL all those
salem spell binders get before il with
their maiden prosperity speeches
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-12

Every time the Democrats indict
the Republican party they convict
themselves
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-12

Men who must have drinks ON sun.
day viii have 20 join the clubs or get
Ia prescription.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-12

Prot Drew should consult the cal
eadar aud date his next paper on som,
other day than the sabbath day. Under
his construction Of the Sunday law Of
the state he should be prosecuted fol
getting ont newspaper GA October
9th, the date OF bis hrst issue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Subscribed $4,000.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. 27.-Hon. Ezra
Rust Of New York has subscribed $10,-
600 to the fund for the erection Of the
proposed alumni memorial building on
the campus of the University of Mich.
igan. This announcement has Just
been made at the University club and
Mr.. Rust's generosity is taken as an
assurance that the project will be suc-
cessful. Mr.. Rust is a member of the
alumni! Of the University Of Michigan
and has always taken great interest in
the institution His contribution Is
the largest sum that will be accepted
from any one individual
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Chased by a Bear.

Standish. Mich. Dec. 27.-Dr. A. n.
Warren. Standieh. was ON one OF HIS
regular calls out near her when his
horse became frightened At some dark
object in the road and SHE'D. nearly
throwing him out Of tho buggy. The
object proved 10 be a large black bear.
The doctor drew a revolver and COM
menced to pump lead into his black
carcass. when Bruin concluded to try
conclusions with the doctor by making
for him at double quick time. DOC"
concluded that discretion was the bet
ter part OF valor and. whipping UP his
horse. made quick time for Standish.
which he reached a little later with
Druin close second for some dis
lance. Bears are quite thick all over
northern Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Old Church Burns 70 Ground.

Lapeor. Mich, Dec 27-One Of La
peers Oldest landmarks has been de-
stroyed. The old Catholic church has
burned to the ground. The church
was built in October. 1860. by Rev FIR.
Deounic, one Of the early Catholic mis-.
sionaries 70 Lapeer, on plot OF
ground donated by A ~ Hart, the first
white man TO come TO this county Rev.
Pr. Sim succeeded FIR. Deounic, ana
after a long pastorate died and was
followed by Rev. FRAME c. Kelley, the
present pastor Of the parish, consist
ing of Lapeer. Inlay City and Davi.
son. Shortly after FIR. Kelley's arrival
the new church. one OF the most prom
inent structures in this city, was bull,
and dedicated in 1901.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Case Of Misplaced Confidence.

Grand Rapids, Mich Dec 81
Judge Newman is a victim OF mis-.
placed confidence and he may have 10
sentence Garfield Rivette his protege
OF year, instead of giving him a
Christmas present. The judge became
Interested in the boy while he was
serving time in lonia for stealing
money in Ottawa county, and went his
security for s4S, whereupon he was
discharged. Since his release the boy
has been paying back TO the judge the
s4S. giving him the last remittance,
$3.50. Saturday. Three hours later
the boy was arrested charged with
stealing from Monroe street store
and Judge Newnham's hopes for the
boy are shattered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
GENERAL MARKETS.
Tuesday. Dec. 27.

DETROIT-Wheat: No. / white,
G.17h No. 2 red. s117t1; December,
s117h; May. s119h. Corn-No 3
mixed. 45c; No. yellow. 47Ac Oats
No white S31ac. Rye-No. 2, SIC.
Bears-Dec. 81 SO; Feb, s162. Glover
Spot. s795; March. $S.O5.
CHICAGO-Wheat: Dec. s1.10%;
May. s112. July. sshc Corn-Dec.,
46hc; May. i5i9c. Oats-Dec.. 292sc;
May. 1850. Pork-JSn.. S1257: May,
s12s7. Lard-Jan.. $685.; May, s7.12
Ribs-Jan.. s6ti; May s6.72 Flax
Dec, 3ll6; May, 1923 Timothy
Dec. s2721a Glover. s275.
Live Stock Markets.
E1ROIT-Cattle: Choice steers.
f4.256ib0; light 70 good butcher
steers and heifers, s375Q41O; mixed
butchers fat COWS, $2.5Oq350; good
shippers bulls. s3Q35O; light stock.
ers. s2Q3. Veal calves. s565.75.
Mich cows and springers, s25Q45.
Pest lambs, t6.60Q675; light to COM
mon lambs. s4.5OG525; fair to good
butcher sheep. S3G450; culls and
common. s26O13. Hogs-Light TO
food butchers, s4.35G44O; pigs, $40;
coughs. s36375.
CHICAGO-Cattle: Market steady:
good TO prime steers, s61O07; poor
- medium. s3.S5Q6 COWS, $3.50
$40; hefers. s2q5; bulls, $2@4;
ralves. s3G6.75. Hogs-Mlxed and
butchers, siJ59460: light $4,000
40. Sheep, strong; good to choice
welhers. s455G5.10; fair TO choice
mixed. s3.50945O; native lambs. $3.50
$3.50.
EAST BUFFALO-Cattle: Strong.
Hogs, slow, lower; pigs, s4.40 medium
heavy, $4.600465 Best lambs, $40
OILS; culls. common, s6d6.25; best
bheep, f45O0475; culls, bucks, $3.50
$3.50. wethers, s5G525; yearlings,
s5.50Q5.75. Calves. strong; s60Q9.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Killed HIn,sen While wife Waited.

New York. Dec. 27.-Despondent
over the failure Of the American fuel
corporation. CT which he was the sec.
rotary. George s. Evans. a broker and
promoter. ended his life In a hotel in
Jersey City Monday by shooting him
self in The head. When he committed
the act his wife was sitting before a
window In tho residence OF her father
N bloomfield, y. j.. waiting for her
husband. and when messenger
brought the announcement of the trag.
edy she collapsed and is now In a serl.
GUS condition. Evans was well known
IN New York's financial district
When the company of which he was
secretary went out OF business he is
said to have suffered heavy financial
loss and since then he had been do
spondcnt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
MUCH BURGLARY WORK.
Thugs In Battle Creek Did a Thriving
Business.

Battle Creek, Mich. Dec 27-Two
burglarios and holdup figured in a
carnival OF crime ending here last
night at the home OF Mrs. Rose Van
Brocklin. when $500 was taken-insur-
ance money left her on policy on the
life OF her husband, who died recently
She returned home in time 10 see the
burglars escaping from the house
through rear window.
The elegant home Of the Misses
Wakeley on Elm street was entered
and. as the girls are out OF town, the
loss IS unknown This residence has
been robbed almost every year OF late
Mason Trip was knocked down by
thugs OH Jackson street and robbed of
$40 In cash. The men stepped out Of
an alley q few rods from Jefferson
avenue. The coed was committed just
after dark
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
OVERTURNED.
Hundreds of Alma Readers
Know What Ii Means.

The kidneys are overtaxed;
Have too much TO do.
They tell about IL In many aches and
pains,
Backache, sideache, headache,
Early symptoms OF kidney Ills
Urinary tIoubles, diabetes, Bright's
disease follow.
An Alma citizen tells here certain
cure.
Mrs. Amos Bodine, of Grant street,
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills are an ex-
cellent remedy for kidney complaint.
For six or eight months | suffered
more or less with quite severe attacks
of backache, which came on appar-
emily without a cause. Once com.
menced. they gradually increased and
kept getting worse, especially If
caught the least cold or overtaxed my
self l read about Doan's Kidney Pills
in one of our papers, went to Bivins &
Rhodes drug store, procured a box,
took them as directed, and in a short
time | was cured. | can recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. for in my case
they acted as represented"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n.
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan' sand
take no substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Busy Day For President.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Christmas
Monday was observed as a holiday in
the national capital All The execu.
tive departments OF the government
were closed and there was a general
suspension OF private business. Wealth
er was disagroeable and the ground
was covered with sleet To President
Roosevelt the day was less Of holt
day than to many OF his fellow citi-
zens. He spent considerable time in
hi- Office and also kept a number OF
engagements which had been made
The Christmas dinner OF the presiden-
tial family was given at the usual
hour last night and was a family af-
fair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
VIII Never Become Sheriff.

Detroit Mich, Dec. 27-There
seems TO be a feeling in the county
auditors Office that John T. Hoffman
will never become sheriff. One of the
auditors talks a. though he believes
the auditors will not approve Hoff
mans bond and that the supreme
court will sustain such a stand. At
torney Allan II. Frazer, who is acting
for the auditors in investigating Hoff.
mans proffered bond, was asked If he
thought Hoffman would ever become
sheriff. Il have grave doubts about
H." he replied significantly. He re-
fused. however, to give any reasons
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Farmers Talk Of Lynchlnq.
Station TIL Robbed.

Marshall, Mich, Dec. 27.-The Mich
igan Central depot at Athens. twenty
four miles southeast of here. was
broken into Saturday night and about
s15 in cash was stolen from the money
drawer Ibis station is located on the
Battle Creek division, which runs from
Battle Creek to Goshen, Ind, and no
trains run over the division Sundays.
The receipts in the money drawer
wore larger than usual owing TO the
Christmas traffic Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
No More Suffering.

X ycu are troubled with indigestion
- bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly it will cure you.
Geo. A Thompson, OF Spencer, Ia. says
"Have had DyspepsiA for twenty years.
Ny case was almost hopeless. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure was recommended and
! used few bottles OF 10 and it 10 the
only thing that has relieved me. !
would not be- without it. Have doctorsd
with local ply sicians and also at Chi
cago. and even went TO Norway in
hopes OF getting some relief. but Kodol
Dyspesia Cure 10 the only remedy
that done me any good, and heartily
recommend it. Every person suffering
with indigestion or Dyspepsia should
~se IL" Sold by Ohas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
George Besrss confesses He Killed
MIRA Abel Brown
BECAUSE SHE WOULDN'T ELoPE
Details OF Revolving Crime Which 90
Cured In ST. Clair County-Murder-
er Saws He Didn't Assault Her
VIII BE Sentenced at Once.

Port Huron, Mich, Dec. 27.-"Yes. l
killed her. will admit that. but /
didn't do an. thing else 10 her
George Rearss. a nephew by mar
riage OF Mrs Abel Brown, the woman
found murdered in the cellar OF her
home in St Clair county Friday, sat
IA Sheriff Davidson's private ofilce
covering like a whipped dog, his
muscles twitching and his eyes en-
deavoring TO avoid the searching gaze
Of the little party of men who sur
rounded him. II was not until after
full hours questioning that Bearss ut
tered the above statement. and he
seemed eager TO free his mind OF the
awful story OF one Of the most afro
cious crimes ever committed in Michi.
gan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
A Thousand Dollars Worth Of
Good.

A. ii. Thurnes, q well known coal op-
orator OF Buffalo, o., writes, II have
been afflicted with kidney snd bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel O.
stones with excruciating pain. got no
relief from medicines until began tax.
ing Foley's Kidney Cure. then the re-
suit was surprising. A few doses started
the the brick like fine stones and now /
have no pain across my kidneys and
feel like new man. 1t has done me q
$1,000 worth Of good George Z. Sharrar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Found His Father Dead.

Battle Creek, Mich, Dec. 81
Charles Carr, aged sc years, night.
watch in the Grand Trunk shops, was
FOUND dead Monday morning by his
son, who had just returned from a
Christmas trip. The cause OF death 10
presumed to be heart disease, al
though an inquest will be held
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Eeud Resulted In Death.

Marlnettc Wis. Dec. 27.-As the
outgrowth of a feud. Baptist Delfour
has shot and killed f. NJ. Hanson at
Amosa. Mich. The men were miners.
They encountered each other in a bar
room. The feud was not originally be-
tween themselves. but between their
brothers. Delfour is under arrest at
Crystal Falls.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
n Pleasant Pill.

No Pill is ss pleasant and positive as
De Witt's Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are so mild and eff
fective that children, delicate ladies and
weak people enjoy their cleansing effect,
white strong psople say they are the
beet liver p.lli sold. Sold by Chas
Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30

New York. Dec. 27.-Nose bleed has
caused the death of Edward Murray
II years old. clerk living in Brook
Ign. He returned from work Christ
mas eve in his usual health, but awoke
II the morning with a severe head
ache. A few hours later blood began
running from his nose. Doctors were
called but could not stop the flow. and
Murray soon died.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
ey Father Of Sweetheart Of One oil
the Men.
THE GIRL HERSELF WOUNDED
Sensational Tragedy Occurs In Mid
klff, w. va.-Wm. Adkins Resented
Attentions Of Ira Lucas TO Hls
Daughter.

Huntington. w. Va, Dec. 27.-The
mystery surrounding the murder OF
Lucian and Ira Lucas and the fatal
wounding Of Octave Adkins near Mid
klf, in Lincoln county, Sunday night
has been cleared. The tragedy Is even
more sensational than was at first sup
posed.
The hrst reports. obtained from ex.
cited residents OF Midkiff. were mac
curate in several particulars. II Is
now learned that the shooting was not
the work of assassins, but II was a
figured and four persons were shot in
stead OF three.
Lucian and Ira Lucas had attended
church at Midkiff. and on their return
home In company with Miss Martha
Williams the party stopped at the
home OF William Adkins. Ira Lucas
being In love with the daughter OF Adj
kins. Adkins had frequently forbid
den Lucas from visiting his home, and
Sunday night when Lucas, his brother
and Miss Williams called at the Ad
hns home. the father followed hil
daughter 10 the front door.
Fired Into Doorway.
Seeing that 1t was Lucas who de
sired admittance, he forbade him en-
tering, but invited the remainder OF
the party in. This so enraged young
Ira Lucas that he pulled his revolver
and fired into the doorway the sup
position being that he intended TO kill
the father of the girl.
Lucas bullets went wild. however
and one of them penetrated the body
Of his sweetheart. Miss Adkins. and
she fell In the hallway seriously but
not fatally injured. Mr. Adkins had
10y this time bis revolver in action
and Lucian. the Oldest Lucas boy
joined In the shooting which became
a battle 10 the death. Both Lucian and
Ira Lucas we're killed outright and
their friend. Octave Adkins, was NOR
tally wounded William Adkins, the
father. was uninjured. but there were
several bullet holes in his clothing
Miss Williams, who was with the
Lucan boys after her escort had been
shot dead, ran from the scene and
gave the alarm. When officers arrived
William Adkins Immediately surren.
dered and is now under guard. His
daughter is in a serious condition. a
bullet having entered her right side
but attending physicians say she will
recover.
Octave Adkins is a nephew OF Will
lam Adkins. HIS death is momentarily
expected He has not regained con
sclousness Hundreds Of people have
visited TIE Adkins home since the
shooting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Runaway With Fatal Results.

Coloma, Mich. Dec. 27.-Mrs.
Charles Lyons Is dying from injuries
received when the horse she and Mr..
Lyons were driving became unman-
ogeable aad colllded with another rig,
throwing the occupants d both bug.
gies 70 the grouod.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Blaze In Clothing Store.

Bay City, Mich, Dec 27-Fire start
ca last evening in X. II. Prices cloth.
ing store, COS Center avenue, the stock
was soaked with water and the loss
will probably reach $4,000. A policy
$ held on the stock for $1,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
That ThrobbIng Headache.

Would gu ckly leave you, il you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only csc, money lack IL
not cured. Sold by Geo. E. Sharrar
Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Hundred Japanese Killed.

Mukden, Dec 27.-Volunteers, who
crossed the Shake river on Friday,
surprised a force of the ensmy. killing
about 100 and taking 10 prisoners,
The Russian losses were trifling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-30
Bearss' Statement.

After being piled with questions
Iicarss made the following statement;
IL went 10 the home of Mrs Brown
about 10 o'clock was somewhat
under the influence of liquor Yes, |
was In love with the woman and had
asked her before 10 leave her husband
ana come with me- That was my OBJ
jcct In going there Friday morning.
again asked her 70 leave him, but
she refused. asked her for some
cider and when she started down eel
lar | followed her, carrying the lamp
When Wa reached the foot of the stairs
I accidentally struck her with the
lamp. She began 10 scre1m and ran
upstairs and going 70 the granary Sc
Cured the whi,fletree. | thought | had
killed her and was going 70 make sure
she was dead | struck her number
of times with the whiffietree on the
head and body. | then went upstairs
and saw pairing knife on the table.
Taking this | went downstairs and
cut her throat | don't know why
did this | must have been crazy. l
tken went home and washed my hands
and changed my clothes and started
for Memphis. stopped at the home
CT Charles Gray. had a grudge
had been intimate with my wife. Yes.
| struck him on the head with a club
several times, but he grappled with
me- then asked the marshal OF
Memphis 70 arrest me, but he refused
and started toward Flint Yes,
killed the woman, but that's all did
DO"
The Prisoners Movements.
The balance OF Bearss' confession
covers the route he took in reaching
Flint, vhero he was subsequently ar
rested and where Sheriff Davidson
finally got possession OF him and
brought him 10 Port Huron. The man
refused 70 admit that he had attempt
60 TO crimirally assault Mrs. Brown,
but the circumstantial evidence is
overwhelmingly against his statement
The officers are confident that he will
admit the assault. but the evidence
they have now, together with his
signed confession. is sufficient TO land
him in prison for life.
II justice does not miscarry. George
Bearss will be in Jackson prison
tonight for life. II is the into ion OF
Prosecuting Attorney Cady and Sheriff
Davidson TO arraign the prisoner to-
Gay, and II is expected he will plead
guilty N both courts. Sentence will
be passed Immediately.
Farmers Talk OF Lynchlng.
There is good reason for this speedy
nea sure Of Justice. The farmer folk
Of Berville ure sturdy men. and their
feelings have been wrought up TO such
pitch that II is almost frenzy TO get
az the brute and lynch him. There
has been considerable talk along this
line, but the officers have taken every
precautlon.
Bearss was 4 married man. but his
wife ran away from him two months
ago, going with man named White.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-23
Edison's Life Motto Pictures

For the first time ST. Mary's Church
will give an entertainment of life mo-
tion pictures on Thursday and Friday
evenings, November "a and %, at 8
O'Clock. The entertainment will be
in st. Mary's Hall for the benefit of
ST. -Mary's Church. Adults tickets,
20 cents, children, 10 cents. The en-
tertainment will afford two hours of
delightful amusement and there will
not be dull moment. Four Thousand
different pictures will be exhibited
each night. Among the subjects will
be recent war scenes. the lombard
ment of Port Arthur, which will be
very realistic. Panoramic views will
be shown of the st. Louis Exposition.
These are very beautiful. The great
train robbery will be shown with
realistic effect. There will be magi-
cal subjects, humorous subjects, his
toricaI subjects. The life of an Amer
lean fireman is alone worth the price
of admission. No one should miss
this entertainment at st. Mary's Hall
tomorrow and Friday nights.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-23
GIVE THANKS TOMORROW
The People Viii Celebrate And
Eat Turkey-Other
Features

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day, and
the day to be celebrated. It is the day
set apart by the President and the
Governor to be observed in giving
thanks assindividuals and as a nation
that 1--WE are free from pestilence and
disaster, and have been blessed with
peace and prosperity.
1t is a day of rest from all secular
employment, q day to be devoted to
religious services, to family gatherings
and social festivities and TO helping
the poor and unfortunate, says Cover
nor Warfield. Thanksgiving day as
a legal and national holiday, is grow
ing in popularity as the years advance.
Being a legal holiday, the courts, banks
and State and Federal offices will be
closed tomorrow. The postoffice will
close at 10 q. IN. There will be one
delivery by the carriers throughout
the city, and one collection from the
street boxes, but mail matter dropped
in the postoffice will be dispatched as
usual.
The public schools and st. john S
College will be closed until Monday
The Court of Appeals adjourned over
and the Judges have gone TO their re-
speotive homes until Tuesday next
There will be services at the churches
Mass at s O'Clock at st. Mary's
Church, after which the Te Deum will
be sung. The services in st. Anne S
Church tomorrow will be as follows
A celebration of the Holy Communion
at a. M, Morning Prayer, sermon
and second celebration of the Holy
Communion at 1870. The offerings
at both of these services will be for
the poor of Annapolis, to be distrib-
uted through the three charitable
agencies Of the parish-the aims fund,
the mothers meeting and the hospital
club. The music at the service at 10. 30
clock will be furnished by st. Ce-
elias Guild, who will practice this
evening at o'clock.
The congregations Of the Presbyter-
ian, Maryland Avenue M. T.. First
M. Z. and College Avenue Baptist
churches will hold q Union Thanksgiv-
ing service tomorrow morning at 10. 30
O'Clock in Maryland Avenue M. Il.
Church. The Rev. Thomas p. Hollo-
way, pastor of College Avenue Bap-
tist Church. will preach the. Thanks
giving sermon, and the pastors Of the
other churches will assist in the SER
vices.
The midshipmen will have holiday
in town and many of them will
dine with friends in the Naval Acad-
emy and in the city. Family gather
ings and big dinners with turkey as
the leading dish on the menu will
characterize the day, and for once.
most of humanity will be gobblers.