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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
Turner Personals.

Mrs. Nate Silvers has returned from
visit to her daughter in Eastern Ore
gon. She was away two weeks.
Mrs. Anna Osborn entertained the
Epworth League Friday evening.
|. M Wagner visited in Turner Sat
urday
Mr. Ferris and wife visited in Shaw
Thursday.
Art Smith and Miss Lydia spent Sat
urday at Jefferson.
Rev. O. E. Crandall was Salem Wis
itor Wednesday.
Miss Halle Thomas came home from
Salem Friday evening.
Grandma Mckinney is visiting her
son, John. and family.
The Marion boys played baseball
with the Turner nine Saturday after
noon. Irving Robertson had the mis-.
fortune to have his nose broken.
Mr.. Nate Silvers, T. ]. Edwards and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
SALEM
SOCIAL
EVENTS
Had a eIrthday Party.

A very pleasant evening was spent
Saturday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eastman, on Cottage street, the occa.
sion being the 18th birthday annlver.
sary of their son, Merrill. A dozen
of his friends had been invited in, and,
1T is needless to say, that they had a
merry evening. Games of all kinds
were indulged in, and later in the ev-
enlng fine supper was served, to
which all did ample justice. 1t was
quite late when the guests reluctantly
parted and went to their homes,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
Should Prohibit bicycles.

The depot authorities should pro
hlbit from riding or wheeling bicy-
cles on the platform at train time
Sunday afternoon. when large mum
ber of people were congregated await
ing the arrival of the train, several
youngsters tore through the thronl
with wheels, and number of dress
es were more or less stained from
graphite and chain grease. The peo-
pie are not supposed to act as police
officers, and are entitled to protec
tion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

export promptly took the animal. He
will leave the horse here for the sea.
son, and next fall will take him to New
York, where he will place the animal
in the hands of Geer, the great rainer,
who made the Hammond stables IA
nous. Alterego is a son of Altago, the
best of the sons of the famous Alta.
mont. and Mr.. Davenport's latest &C
QUESTION embodies in himself the best
points of his famous grandsire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
peIIahtfuI entertainment.

Mrs. Calvet delightfully."- entertained
the aid society Of the Woman'se Re
lief Corps last Thursday afternoon
She was assisted by her niece. Mrs
Lennon. The ladies' spent a very
pleasant afternoon together. and I'm.
lshed up their work for the bazaar
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess, which were enjoyably
discussd.
The ladies have decided TO hold their
bazaar on Wednesday, April 18th, in
the Kllnger building on State street.
They will also serve dinner and sup
per.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
BAKERS ON A STRIKE.
Labor Commissioner HoH Is Acting
As Arbitrator Of the Dispute.

Labor Commissioner o. p. Hon re-
turned Saturday evening from Port
land, where he spent several days
comforting with the striking bakers
and the bakery owners, trying to
reach settlement of the strike now
in progress in that city. While the
bakers strike only affects "a men and
10 shops. the danger from a symps
thetic strike in other lines is always
great, and Mr.. Hon will renew his eff
forts this week, and hopes that the
trouble will be adjusted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
ike Eoollsh vIrnlns.

Six cases of riding bicycle with
out light were before Judge judah
this morning, Ofiicer Murphy being
the complaining witness. orsa Flagg,
Roy Steiner, Bert Richter. L. u. Gard
ner, Edward Miller and Isadore Green
baum constituted the sextette. They
were assessed $3.50 each.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
Homer BUYS . Horse.
The Albany Herald says:

The Albany Herald says:
Bruce b. Mcknight. Linn eountya
assessor. yesterday sold TO Homer
Davenport. the great cartOOnist. his
fine stallion, Alterego. one OF the
finest OF the Altamont strain, a beau
tiful and valuable horse. Mr.. Dayen-
port fen in love with the beautiful AMI
mal. and when. in response 70 an In
quiry. the owner named his price. Dav-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

The Republicans Of Turner will or.
ganize a Roosevelt club on Friday ey-
ening, April 22d.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

Schilling's Best are not ex-
travagant; quite the contrary.
Teas and coffees good-enough
baking -powdo- fiavoring ex-
tracts and spices pure and best
and yet economical; soda COM
mon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

Real estate transfers for the day are
as follows:
George f. Bray TO f. L. Harris, part
Of lots and 8. block l3, Mechanics
addition to Salem, 100.
Joseph Bailey to X, T. Maulding, lot
Is. Johnson's addition to silyerton,
5000.
John Vaughn to Aida Bowman, y
acre in silyerton. 5000.
William Waldo TO Eliza Albright.
lots and 7, block 2, Mil addition to
Salem, $500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
Court House Notes.

Marriage licenses have been issued
TO L. T. Savage and Efie NJ. Herren
and John l. Savage and Besse Luella
Davis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
Land Roard Maets.

The state land board held a meet
ing this morning to consider several
loan propositions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11
The Streets Are Dusty.

The street sprinkler Is at work. an.
other evidence Of spring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

Don G.. Woodward fled his semi-an.
nual account as administrator of the
estate of Boniface Mauch, deceased
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-11

Al Coolidge commenced suit
against Susan Ramsey. ct al. to fore
close a mortgage on a 55-acre tract Of
land near silverton, for 1920 and inter
est
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

can be proud OF her anywheros. II
Il wasn't for us KNOWN you 10 be a
pretty good man"
"For heavens sakci" Harry cried
IN desperation: get outl Mani mani
viii you slt here like fool until she
comes and catches your"
"Al right, Fletcher. all right. You
needn't get warm about e. II II was
me. though, I'd be maxim tracks mp
TO where she's waitin' AS you're In
no hurry" but Harry had turned
at this suggestion. and was stumbling
and pufnng over the boulders.
Mary saw him coming and ran for
ward. "You are not hurt?" she asked.
"Have you killed him?"
Harry shook his head. "He got
away" he gasped.
"And we must get away, too" Mary
said with exaggerated fear. He'll
meet the others. and all three will
come. They win kin you. Harry!"
Il think that those men are done
for" Harry returned. I'VE needn't
hurry on their account But, Mary,
you don't say what want you to say.
Have you no word for me. dear?"
Mary smiled and blushed- Hush,
she whispered Il didn't care sbou,
bravery. Harry. 1t was all make be
lieve. and when was ready. would
have said yes without the help OF
your men"
What" Harry exclaimed.
Mary's smile broadened into a de
licious grin, and she made the canon
echo TO her ripping laughter. 'You
are not the only actor" she gasped
Il recognized their voices-every one
OF them-snd ! knew that you had
hired them. But don't you care
dear" she continued soothingly. as
she saw his miserable dependence. 81
won't tell about Il. We will keep Il
Just between ourselves. won't we?'
And they did.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

love me II you would. At least. will
show you that you have a false opin-
ion Of me. Hello there. Mr. Out.
lawi"
We'll. whatcher want?" growled
the mask You sit still there,
Fletcher. an don't come none of your
Arkansas tricks or me. Whatcher
want. hey?"
Il want a match" Harry returned.
''and TE trade you a cigar for IT,
VIII you come here. or may / walk
over there?"
Come along" said the man as he
threw the rife in the hollow OF his
arm. Il don't care II do smoke.
seem It's you"
mo! not Mary whispered. II
didn't mean Il. Harry. You must not
do anything 30 foolish"
Il must go. anyhow" he answered
"The man will be suspicious else. and
perhaps start a row himself You
must not worry. for I won't do any
thing that seems dangerous" And
with a iinal 1t viii be all right" he
strolled over TO why're the outlaw
stood.
Here" he said. offering a cigar.
take that, old man-and that and
that'" delivering two heavy blows
on the mans chest. lie OF the mask
staggered backward. and Harry
snatehed the revolver that dangled
hy the outlaws hip
Now ho cried. we're on even
terms. ana i'll teach you what Il
means 10 bother Miss Lindsey"
The outlaw ga not walt 10 be
taught. nor 20 regain his equilibrium.
The blows started him down the
canon. and. still a. a halffalllng
angle. he began To run Harry bound.
ed after him. while Mary. with
clasped hands and sparkling eyes,
sprang 10 her feet
Harry" she cried, come back
come back to me-" But Harry did
not heed her. and she sank down on
the boulder
Harry and the OUTLAW were ex
changing hyins shots as they ran. and
in 4 moment the fugitive bounded be-
hind heavy dyke Of granite. When
Harry reached the rock, he found the
man sitting down. and blowing and
pufing from his sxertiong The MASK
had fallen on. aud a round. red. laugh
ing face was disclosed.
Gee whil.whilikensi- the outlau
gasped = aint no good az a run ns
more. Il kind of--ah-eleans me out
Amt got no wind az ali. How'd | d,
4, partner? Say. that was rich. Hal
hai hal"
Ssh. SSH" Harry hissed. "Yopl
give the whole thing away. Evans
and | can't stand another mo-"
"Is Il goin' 10 work." Evans asked
shes a hne gal Fletcher an yo'
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
Weak in orthoaraphy.

Col Phil Thompson tells Of the
trials experienced by a friend Of his
who recently acquired new stenogra-
pher. The dear little thing is a trihe
weak in orthography, but Thompson s
friend has been loath 10 call her down,
in view OF the fact that she tries so
hard to please. He is too big hearted
to discharge the girl. for she needs
the money; so he corrects the spelling
himself.
Recently, however. he was forced to
call her attention to the fact that in a
letter Of some seventy-flve words, she
had committed eight errors. among
which was "fourty."
MY. my" exclaimed the friend.
"This won't do. you know; can't
stand for forty spelled this wayi"
The willing worker looked over HIS
shoulder at the offending word. era
cious," she exclaimed. how careless
OF me! left out the 'gh,' didn't ~
Golfers.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
opeaa D doors Of your heart.


A French chauffeur was driving IA
Ireland when he rode over a cyclist.
The injured man apologized Pray
continue your journey" said he. Il
am really ashamed to have incommod.
ed such a sportsman" Next day the
chauffeur received a letter from this
sympathetic stranger fun OF regrets
and making tender inquiries about the
state OF the automobile. Il must tell
YOU" Il proceeded, that as result
OF yesterdays accident, for which I
alone am responsible, | expect 20 die
soon. But / am arranging 10 leave
you a third OF my property 80 that you
can embelllsh your automobile with
all the latest improvements"
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

They sat on & fat boulder in Pine
Canon, while a heavy-set. bull-necked
man in a black mask leaned on a rife
and looked at them. The girl was
white and silent. and her escort held
her hand He was a young man, dark
and imperious, but his eyes had a
soft glow in them. and he looked at
her with that ecstatic expression
which but one woman can bring 10 a
mans face.
Don't worry" he whispered. as he
fondled the little hand. 1t isn't any
thing serious. The men have my
checks to pay for our ransom, and
when they return with the money We
will be released. It is only the mat
Ter of an hour or so. Turn your
head, Mary--I DO believe YOU are cry
ing. And I thought you such brave
girl" he continued in a tone of forced
raillery. you are always laughing
at me because am timid with dogs,
and last week you refused me again.
for no other reason than because /
ran away from a gang of drunken
rowdies. never thought to see you
crying over such a harmless adyen'
ture."
Don't make fun OF me. Harry"
she plesded. as she struggled with her
tears. Il never said that was brave
know that I'm a c-coward. but I
want my h-h-husband 10 be brave for
both. And you're not" she continued.
indignation getting the better Of her
fear. when these men came. you
Just held out your hands; and you've
been like a ll-lamb."
Harry turned his head aside to con
ceal the broad grin that flashed
across his face. Then he moved near
er and caught her other hand
Listen, Mary" he said. Il know
that you think me a coward, though
am but cautious I can risk myself
when there is any reason for doing so.
but a reason with me must be some
thing more than mere braggadOcio.
You have lived in the West so long
that you can appreciate nothing but
spectacular bravery. In my part Of
the country. that is not needed l
am not what you think me; indeed !
am not"
Mary disengaged her hands and hid
her face in her handkerchief. Il
think that l know you" she said in
a smothered voice. at least. there
IS nothing hypocritical nor false about
you. You do not pretend to be what
you are not"
Harry's face was eonvulsed In an
extraordinary manner, and turned to
a sea-green hue. NO" he answered
family. Il have never pretended to
be better than am, even TO you. But
II anything would make me false to
myself. Il would have been a desire
for your appreciation; a wish 10 be
what you would have me be-"
Il understand you she said Il
even know what you are thinking OF
now. You believe that I might--ioye
you-if you could make me admire
your braYery. Is Il not so? And you
are thinking OF attacking that man
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
central AfrIean Lakes pryIna up.

In 1859. some distance southeast OF
Lake Nyassa. in central Africa. Liv.
ingstone discovered Lake Shirwa, a
body OF water about thirty miles
long and fifteen miles wide. which has
now entirely disappeared with the ex.
ception OF a few ponds. Lake Nyami,
discovered by Livingstone at the same
time. has also disappeared. The cause
Of the change appears 10 be a grad
ual drying up OF bodies OF water In
Central Africa. AS marking the re-
suits Of a single half-century the
changes named show a rapidity Of mu-
tation in those inland waters not
equaled elsewhere in the contempo-
rary geographer's survey. though the
shrinking OF Salt lake in Utah is also
very remarkable.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

taken possession o. my poor marshes
will drain them and cultivate rice
upon them.
IL vas nearing the time of our
New Year when Wing Tung reached
bis native province aud went 20 iook
az bis wide stretches OF marsh land.
AS he lay, turning the problem over
IN his mind that night. consider
ing despondently that he could
scarcely hope to carry dn his work
and live until harvest time u9on the
small sum left 10 him. an angel ap.
peared 20 him bearing packet Of
seed
Take these seeds said the angel
and sprinkle them oyar every part of
your marsh. There lies a fortune in
that marsh for you. BE not discour'
aged; you shall reap gold from g.
VERY early IN the morning Wins
Tung set out TO SOW the seed before
anyone could be up TO see what be
was about. and laugh 20 seorn his
folly az planting seed in a worthless
marsh.
"On the night before the Chinese
New Year the angel appeared agaiu
90 Wing Tung. saying:
go, gather your harvest Of gold
Il Is ripe
at break OF day Wing Tung hast
ened 20 his meadows and there, scat
tered all over the droary brown o
the marsh. were small green points
with here and there slender lance-liE,
leaves bearing among them stalks o
beautiful lilies, The swamp SCENES
white and gold with their beauty.
Every day OF the New Year cole
bration. and for many days thereafter
Wing Tung sold his angel lilies 10 al
who wished 10 buy. and thus he reap
cd from the bed OF his marsh tina
harvest OF gold which the angel ha,
promised him"
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

greater danger than this Tor your
sake"
"Oh. nol no." Mary whispered.
Don't do II. Harry. He might Kin
you. and land "a" Her voice died
away.
And you love me? Harry asked
eagerly. You don't say so. but
know It already. It is only your ex-
aggerated ideal OF bravery that keeps
you from confessing II. You think
that am not worthy OF you: but I
am. and will prove il"
You take a good deal for granted. -
said Mary with sudden coldness. Il
don't think that have given you any
reason to say that my interest is
more than friendly"
1T isn't that" he replied. 81 spoke
hastily. but meant that you could
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
s-Na'--ss-Nl llps--s--N lp--ss-Nlsf (:
Legend of 3
Chinese New
Years Lilies
I ls1f-se---eIN-ss---0N-se---1N,sr

Wong Su was no common ChlnRman.
although he did operate laundry
on side street
The laundry. he connded 70 his 10.
tie friend. John lawson, whom he was
wont to call Little John. In reeoilec,
tion OF a character In the book which
the hoy had lent 20 him 20 read. was
merely a stepping stone toward the
larger sphere OF Chinese merchant.
Little John had crept into the heart
OF Wong Su ever since he had pre-
vented some other boys from throw
ing stones at the laundry windows.
and in token OF his regard, Wong Su
had given the little boy a bowl OF
lily bulbs which we're Just sending ont
tiny spikes OF green above their
crlnkled brown coverings
Now Little John was returning the
bulbs to his friend to be cared FOR
until another season Of bloom should
arrive.
Take care Of my sacred lilies,
please. Wong SUI" he begged.
Wong Su smiled. These are not
sacred lilies. Little John" he said.
"the proper name for them is 'ange
lilies. We call them angel lilies 30
my country. Would you like TO know
how they came ny that name7'
Little John clasped Wong Su's hand
In both his own and jumped up and
down in delighted assent.
Ever and ever so long ago." be.
gan Wong su, "in a part Of China
where much OF the land Is very low
and some OF It quite swampy. there
lived rich mandarin who had two
sons, Ii Foo and Wing Tung
Iii Foo was a hypocritical young
man who was very Jealous OF the
pleasant disposition and popularity Of
his younger brother. and ne managed
TO influence the mind OF his father so
that when. full OF years. he came 10
die he left to Ii Foo the right to divide
his property as he thought best, de-
pending upon Ii Foo's wisdom and
affection TO make a tair division with
Wing Tung.
mo sooner had the days Of mourn
ing for the old man ended than II
Foo FASTENED to divide he large es-
tate which the mandarin had left in
his care.
"All the land. and all the other
property Of his father. he seized for
himself. except some swampy mead
ows. and a few unimportant articles.
which be gave TO Wing Tung
The younger brothers heart was
very heavy. and his spirit sank within
him when be thought O, the future
Wing Tung realized that his store
OF money would soon vanish. and be
had neither a profession nor an occu-
patton 90 depend upon for an income.
He determined TO come 10 this coun.
try OF tho West. where he might. per
haps learn how 90 earn a livelihood
He became particularly interested
IN seeing how marsh lands In Ameri.
ca we're reclaimed and made 10 pro
duce fine crops OF rice.
- will go back 10 my own country.
he said, and II my brother has not
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
500 Reward Sin-

Thr resiers u this psrsF utu ha pleased te tsa-a
thst herF 10 ~ lest - dfcadsa ftsss thef scieaxa
has been she % eufs 20 al fa STAGE, ana tkas u
tataffh Haifa Natafra GEfu a lhe unif pssllis :
gafe h1H kaqUn % the medical frsternftT. tatafft
heirg c7ibstituuunal fitaase. reaurrt = nslttis
erasl treatment. Hare Gataffh ture g. tadse %
tefuaiis, sctua dlFectiY neun te higFt and uanuaf
tafarft q the afsieul. thsretT desffuytns tts
tsl1aatiQu ~ thc diseass. snd giFina ths patisul
sifraEth ~ bHildinE % the coafttufia aaa asssi.
inE uaturs 10 ieigE ~ uprt, The FrQFrirfars hsvs
- unrt faith u iis caTHtys RaHrrs hat fhsf esI
tae Hundred nniikrs Or suy tat u ftils u
Cura. tFuf fuf iitt ~ teftimunials,
Adtrest 2 :, cnENNf CO.. roisaa, o
tcid - an pruaEitia ttc.
Tsks hsirs siaiiy rtls he coastipasioa-
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

Open the door Of your heart. my lad.
To the angels - love and truth.
When the world Is full of unnumbered
joys.
In the beautiful dawn OF youth.
Casting aside all things that mar.
saying TO wrong. Depart
To the voices OF hope that are callinl
Open q J. doors Of your heart
Open the door Of your heart my lass.
To the things that shall abide.
To the holy thoughts that lift your soul
Like the stars az rNrntide
All Of the fndcless flowers that bloom
In the realms ~ song and art
Arr yours. n you n only give them room.
open the door OF your heart
Open the door of your heart my friend
Needless Of class or creed
when sou hear the cry of brothers voice
Tho sob Of a child Ia need.
To the shining heaven that DER yoJ
bends
You need no map OF chart
But only the love the Master gave.
Open the door of your heart
Edward Everett Hale.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

Lord Howard DE Walden. probably
the richest young man In England,
has gone to east Africa on a hunting
expedition after big game. He has
purchased a large territory near Lake
Victoria Nyanza. where he intends 10
establish a farm for breeding zebras.
His estate. which consists entirely OF
property IN London, Is worth over
81 900 goo a year.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
DUTY Cordial.

No mans spirits were ever hurt by
doing his duty; on the contrary. one
good action. one temptation. resisted
and overcome. one sacrifice OF desire
or interest. purely for conscience sake
will prove a coFdiei for weak and low
spirits. far beyond what either lndul
gence or diversion, or company. can
DO for them. - Paley.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

there. Il would be a brave deed.
Harry. lt would be too brave-too
rash"
mo" Harry answered. mot rash.
aud not as dangerous as you think
Il would need but a little quiekness,
and / have that. ! am going 10 do IL.
Mary. ! am going 70 get you away
from here before the men return. 1
1ill not ask you 70 marry mel will
not DO this for reward. But you know
that / love YOU and | would risk a
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

That TO find out what these little
things are needs but two open eyes
and one generous. thoughtful heart.
Chicago Journal
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
Many chnann lr. sIntlr.

Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray. a nurse in Childrcn's
Home, New York, cure F'evcrishness. Head
sche, Stomach Troubles, Teethtng Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
At all Druggists sc. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen s. Oimsiea. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

Some boys know lske Sunday
school because the teachers there
don't send the parents a Erade card
every month.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

The professional begEnr Is always
looking for succ0r-hut le docan't
spell il that way.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

In ;he stomach OF one OF the whales
caught on the coast of Shetland By a
whaling steamer has been found a
large Dutch gin-bottle. Il was 10 per
Feet condition.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

A woman calls herself an artistic
dresser when she doesn't hide tho
clothes she has 70 wear after she has
bought thom. New York Press.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
Too susy 10 Gossip.

Your neighbor never Gays a. much
about you ~ you fancy. She is busy
worrying about those who say thinga
about her.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29
Innlnt on ortilnn M.

Some groccra say they don't keep
Defiance starch. This d because thsy
have a stock on hand OF other brands
containing only ~ oE IN a package.
which they won't be able 90 sell frst.
because Defiance contains 10 Ca. for
the same money.
DO you want rs OF. instead of ia oH.
for same money! Then buy Denanos
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

Russia has only one school for every
1900 inhabitants. Germany has one
for ever 700. England ono for every
coo. France one for every 800.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

e. because made b. an entirely diffrr-
ent process Defiance starch ia on
Hike any other. better and one-thlrd
more for 10 cents.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1904-12-29

The investor who IL after 10 per
cent sometimes gets Il in the distrlbu.
ton Of the assets