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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

this is accomplished, she will indeed
feel that her success is complete.
A little more than a year ago some
interested friend of Miss Alexander
sent her on her journey to London,
armed with letters to prominent mem
bers of the social world there. one
of these was to the famous Mrs. John
Mackay, who became her social spon-
sor, and practically made the clever
little girl from Tennessee the toast OF
London drawingrooms.
Miss Alexander has never been on
the stage, hut from her old nanny
in the south, and a score of servants
who had once been in her family, she
learned the real plantation melodies,
learned to sing them as only a girl
who spent her early life in the real
south could sing them. She learned to
initiate the old darby in all his quaint
characteristics and her triumph was
declared complete when she moved a
fashionable audience to tears by her
touching recital of little negro poem.
w. s. Gilbert, author Of "Pinafore,"
advised her strongly to go in for
emotional acting, and Lady Bancroft,
one of the shining lights of the Lon
don social world, and herself q talent
ed actress, offered to coach the young
American girl in the role of Juliet if
she would study for the stage.
Lady Ludlow recently lent her
splendid mansion in Portland Place
for a recital by this talented American
girl for which the. social world of
London cheerfully paid S. ticket.
Her services are constantly in demand
and with Mrs. Mackay and other In
fiuential women to sand sponsor for
her this little girl from Tennessee is
adding fresh laurels to her crown.
And now she is to appear before the
King and Queen! The command"
which has been sent to Miss Alex
ander is the same as that which goes
to every artist whom King Edward
and OEeen Alexandra wish to hear.
1t is in reality an invitation, but IS
called a command for the reason
that an invitation from the King or
Queen brooks no declination and Is
therefore. in sense, obligatory.
Miss Alexander breathes the life OF
the south in all her work and no
amount Of persuasion will induce her
to give it up for stage career. She
is taking into London drawing rooms
and even into the presence OF HIS
Majesty, King Edward VII an atmos-
phere Of love, freedom and the pretty
instincts which make of the southern
girl another type of the American
beauty which is ever puzzle and yet
a veritable joy to our English friends
across the water.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
1T PAYS TO DRESS IN STYLE.
Stirring Adventure of the Hon. Augus-
tus Browne, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Things went very hard the other
day with the Hon. Augustus Browne,
of Cleveland, Cnio. As Mr.. Browne
stepped off street car during the
busiest hour of the day and at one of
the most crowded localities in Cleve-
land, his well-made trousers caught
on the lower step-it seems that some
of the iron work was loose. Stimuli
taneously, the conductor started the
car, and the Hon. Augustus Browne
at once sat down upon the Belgian
blocks in a shocking manner. More
over, the Hon. Augustus kept
right along with the vehicle, lowed
by the left leg of his expensive trous-
ers, and presenting picture of unus-
ual distress and CONSERVATION. What
made 1t worse was the fact that the
spectators on the sidewalk were dis
posed to be disrespectful. Mr..
Browne expostulated against the treat
ment he was receiving, though. of
course, in perfectly dignified way,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
PUBLIC TIMBER GRABBING.
PRESIDENTS COMMISSION ANX-
IOUS THAT CONGRESS- SAVE
AMERICAN FORESTS.
Second 1nstaiment Of Commissions
Report-Protests Against $40 Acre
Homestead Scheme--Repeai Of Lieu
Land Law.

Homestead Schcme-Rcpca OF Lieu
Land Law.
Two pieces OF public land iegisla-
ton which engaged the attention Of
Congress last winter were the 6i0-
acre, or square mile homestead bill.
and the lieu land timber bill.
The former was defeated the latter
was passed. both properly. Under
the 6i0-acre bill 1t was sought to in
crease the 160-acre homestead entry,
covering some twenty million or more
acres OF land In South Dakota and
Colorado, to $40 acres, the claims be-
ing that the land was not sufficiently
productive to support family on 100
acres, and that Gao acres would be a
proper unit. A similar bill was also
introduced to include the lands OF the
entire state of Montana.
These measures were vigorously
opposed on the ground that GAO acres
were either too much for a farm or
else not large enough for stock graz
ing exclusively, and also on the
ground that the agricultural capabili.
ties of this, or In fact, any part OF
the west are not thoroughly UNDER
stood and that land which may to-day
be considered of little use for agricul-
ture, will, under improved methods OF
culture and the Introduction OF
drouth-resisting plants, be found to-
morrow to be entirely suitable for
farming purposes. AS q matter Of
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

One year the gardener told me that
the rose bugs threatened to work de-
struction among my choice roses. So
hit upon the idea Of hiring my two
youngsters to pick them or and de-
stroy them ten cents hundred
bugs. This worked beautifully for a
short time, until suddenly there came
devastating horde Of the pests. Dick
grasped the situation at once and sal
lying forth invited his friends to as
sist, at five cents per hundred, sub
contracting, as it were, while he did
the bossing and pocketed the profits.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

resenting shortening in time Of
from one to three months. While the
experiments of the Department are
not yet completed, the results attain
ed so far warrant the belief that the
new hybrid Easter Lily can be pro-
duced vastly cheaper than the old
variety.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
A NEW EASTER LILY.
Crossing the Bermuda Flower with
Philippine Species Is Succe ssful.

II the expectations of the Depart
ment of Agriculture are realized with
experiments now going on, the price
of Easter Lilies will be much lower
next year. This will enable persons
who have been obliged to deny them
selves the luxury of an Easter Lily, to
purchase this beautiful flower with
out laying themselves open to the
charge of being extravagant. The
high price of this spring flower Is
caused through the long growing
season of the bulb before 1t bursts In
to bloom. From the time the bulb
of the Bermuda lily is planted until
it is in full bloom Is n period of five
to seven months. Florists usually
plant the bulbs in September In order
that they may be ready for the COM
ing Easter. They have always been
studying the flower with hope Of
shortening the time of growing. for,
In greenhouses, time and space are at
a premium, and any shortening there
of represents decided gain.
The Bureau Of Plant Industry Of
the Department of Agriculture early
last year took up this problem and
imported from the Philippines lily
resembling the common Easter lily in
size and color, though 1t bears usually
only one. but at times two flowers to
the plant. It's chief virtue, however,
lies in the fact that its growing sea-
son is but two to three months. This
lily the department has crossed with
the common Easter lily, and the re-
suit has been a hybrid, bearing as
many flowers as the old Bermuda lily,
with no difference in appearance from
this plant. except that the hybrid will
develop in four or five months, rep
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
CHINA'S ARMY 10000.
FOREIGN ATTACHES WITNESSED
RECENT FIELD MANOEUYERS-
AMAZED AT RESULTS.
Japanese Training Apparent In SUI
bordination and observation-disclosures
Rifles Used but Cavalry Service Is
Iuferior.

Rifles Used. but Cavalry Service Is
Inferior.
Evidence that China is shedding her
skin of conservatism and Is preparing
to take her place with other Oriental
nations, is evidenced by her first regu-
lar army manoeuvers, just ended at
Shangtung. A number of diplomatic
attaches, representing the military of
the principal nations of the world,
were present as guests of the viceroy,
Yuan Shi Kai, by whom they We're
lavishly entertained. To those who
remember the condition Of Chinese
troops five years ago this feat OF
raising an army of forty thousand
men to its present efficiency is mar
velous. There were some unfavorable
criticisms, to be sure; but all gave I'M
stinted praise for the complete control
of the troops and their steadiness OF
discipline, the latter hearing COMPARE
son with that Of European veterans.
Armed With Modern Equipment.
The scheme of the manoeuvers was
the assumed invasion Of CLIlei by a
southern force from Shantung, whose
advance was opposed by the northern
army. The infantry were armed with
Mauser magazine rifles, with short
dagger bayonets. Officers carried
sword, revolver and field glass. The
private's kit weighed fifty-four
pounds, knapsacks being Of Japanese
pattern. The pioneers carried picks
shovels and saws
The cavalry were mounted on small,
Monaghan horses, and carried Mauser
carbines, sabres and revolvers. This
Is regarded by the military observers
as being the weakest branch Of the
army.
There were no tom-toms, no stink
pots, fire works, gods on poles, or hid
eous masks, in which the Chinese sol
der of the past placed his whole re-
lance.
Hand Of Japan Discovered.
This wonderful Transformation in a
few years, from an unorganized mob
Of fanatics to a well equipped, intel
ligent army Of defense, Is said to be
due largely to japanese influences.
One attache remarked that he had no
ticed at least twenty Japanese officers
among the troops. Many Of the can
non are Of japanese type, and the
knapsacks are Japanese in design.
The fine hand of Japan Is seen at
every turn.
The artillery consisted Of field guns
OF various types. and japanese noun
tain guns carried on mule back. The
guns were served excellently, and this
branch Of the army appeared to be
efficient, though there was no signal
ing apparatus, and no range finders.
Each regimental commissariat in
Guided thirtytwo wagons, German in
pattern, but poorly constructed. The
rations consisted Of rice, IL pounds;
cabbage, 6 ounces: sailed vegetables,
6 ounces, and meat 6 ounces, carried
in japanese haversacks.
All things considered, the progress
OF China in her military organization
appears to be wonderful With a few
more years Of effort, aided by Japa-
nese influence, with her inexhaustible
natural resources and her multitude Of
men to draw upon for raw material,
China will be formidable enemy and
a powerful ally in the development of
the East.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

hundreds OF thousands "a
land embraced within fH4
serves naturally almost t11
cover or which had been 0(I
their timber and left Wor<
a dollar an acre. were <4G6 Z
by corporations and exc
even basis for the f1ue4< W
timber lands OF the mort
eral bills were introduced
this law. but finally, After
trovcrsy. the entire act yl(
greatly to the disinay ok n
grabbers, and this n10<Io .
the government stopped
A bill was also ifItrotl
the timber and Stone ~
ing for the disposal a q
manner recommended h
Lands Commission, hut
bered and finally died
Lands COMMITTEES of ~
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
AMERICAN GIRL In LONDON.
SINGER OF SOUTHERN PLAVTA.
TON MELODIES BECOMES
FAMOUS IN ENGLAND,
Is to Sing Old Negro Songs to King
and Queen. Has Declined Stage
Career, Preferring to Sing the Ma
tive Songs of the Southland.

Another charming American girl
has set the fashionable world of Lon
don by the ears She has sung her
way into their hearts and taught them
the beauty of old plantation melodies
until the English capital is fairly ring
ing with the sound Of her praises.
This fortunate young woman is
Miss Clara Alexander of Memphis,
Tenn, and as pretty and attractive a
girl as ever crossed the water to Old
England. She is just now anticipat-
ing her appearance before the King
and Queen Of England, and when
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

fact the Department Of Agriculture
has within the past year, grown mac
aroni wheat to the extreme western
boundary of South Dakota in crops
ranging from fifteen to twenty ,u-
shells per acre and Colorado's semi
desert lands have, under "dry-rarm-
ing" methods, yielded up undreamed
Of and highly profitable crops. The
bills, In question, however, were re-
ported upon adversely by the Secre-
tary of the Interior and the Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office
and also by the Public Lands Com
mission, as Is shown by the following
printed report.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Timber Lieu Lands,

One Of the most detrimental o: the
land laws has been what was known
as the lieu land selection law, which
provided that where Forest reserves
are created by the government, set
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
Funeral In Roseburg.

The funeral of Warner Talkington,
who died at Looking Glass Tuesday,
will be held from w. b. Hammitte 3
undertaking parlors in Roseburg
Thursday, April 18th, at > o'clock p. m.
Interment will follow in the Odd Eel.
lows cemetery, where services will be
conducted by Rev. +. II. Hicks, of the
Baptist church. Frank Talkington, of
Salem, a brother of the deceased is
here with his family to attend the fu-
neral Besides this gentleman, the de-
ceased is survived by five other broth
ers; A. W. Talkington, of Granger
vile, Idaho; Jacob Talkington, of Ok
lahoma; Chas. Talkington, of Illinois,
and VIM. and Monroe Talkington, of
Misunderstanding Review.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
Edison Scene of Good Show.

Spring evenings are enjoyed at the
Edison. While hot outside, it is al
ways cool in this cozy theatre. Direct
from the Wintergarten, Berlin, Marco
& Gonzales come heralded as phenom-
email contortionists. Their advance rep
utation is nobly sustained. Another
Eastern star is Mr. Alfred Anderson
only male rival to Melba. The gown
display made by Mr.. Anderson is beau
tiful in the extreme, and his remarkable
singing bespeaks much for his early
training. Byrd & Vance, also eastern
ers, are making many friends, who
laugh nightly at their refined comicali-
ties
Always a strong feature, the marvel
Gus Edison-o-scope exhibits film of
enormous length, part of the picture be-
ing taken from the rear of a railroad
train while in motion. These pictures
are favorites with Edison audiences,
and are enjoyed by all. The Wednes-
day matinees are becoming very popu-
lar
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
What Time Proves.

This thing of being sick and looking
for a cure is mighty serious business.
People are not given to joking even at
the first symptom of the approach of
the Grim Destroyer. They do not want
to be the subjects of experiment, but
want medicine that has had the test Of
years behind it. A medicine that has
been made and used for 20 years gives
assurance of its worth, and can be
taken with a faith that they have the
very best cure the world affords. All
this can be said about DR.. Gums I'm
proved Liver Pills as a remedy for sick
headache, dyspepsia and indigestion, it
begins right at the source of the trOub'
le and removes the cause. Sold by all
druggists for 25c per box. One pill a
dose.
For sale by Dr. s. C. Stone, druggist,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
petition for school Director.

A petition is being circulated by the
pupils of the Salem high school, asking
Mr.. f. A. Virgins to stand as can
didate for school director at the elee'
tion TO be held next June. The boys
frankly admit that the petition was
drawn up City Supt. Traver, and that
il is being circulated at this early day
to head of any other candidacy that
might come up. A dozen of the peti
tions are said TO be out, and the little
men are actively engaged in soliciting
their friends 10 sign.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
HIGH
SCHOOLS
DEBATE

On Friday evening, April l4th the
representatives. of the Salem and Eu.
gene high schools will wage forensic
battle in the assembly room of the Eu-
gene high school.
The question for debate is; "Re-
solved, That the Policy of Restricting
Further immigration to the United
States is Practicable. - The Salem
team supports the negative.
The debating team from Salem is
composed of Edwin Haslam, Rex Tur.
ner and Helen Philips; Ralph Moores
as alternate
The Eugene team is composed of
Raymond Kerr, leader; Ross Chamber,
lain and Earl Leach.
There is much interest being dis
played in both schools over this de.
bate. The local team have been putting
all their spare hours into hard study,
and the teachers think they will give
the Eugene team hard struggle for
supremacy. Prof. Traver will go up
with the team, also Prof. Powers, Miss
Hazard and Miss Shepard. About %
of the high school students will go
along to attend the debate, and visit
the university. They will go up tomor.
row morning and return Saturday ev.
ening The high school will be dis.
missed tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
How,s This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hslls's Cetarrb.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known =.
j. Cheney for the last IS years, ana be-
lieve him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able 20 carry out any obligations made
by the firm. walding, Kinman &Aar'
vim. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, OHIO.
Halls Halls Catarrh Cure Is tax
en- internally, acting directly upon the
blood aud mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. Testimonials sent free. Price 70
cents per bottls Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti'
patton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
Goes to Portland.

Captain Charles A. Murphy left this
afternoon for Portland, where he will
take command of detachment of the
military guards at the Lewis and Clark
fair grounds.
Captain Murphy is ono Of the three
captains who were chosen for this hon
or, and he will have command during
the entire fair.
There are already a number OF
guards on duty at the grounds, and on
May 10Th, the remainder will be sent
Among those going from Salem are IL
II. Lucas, X. O. shelton, w. @. Kant
ner, Robert Glenz aud Chester Abrams
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
Farm House burned.

The farm residence owned by the
Barr estate, and occupied by John Ed
gar, in Polk county, was totally dc
stroyed by fire yesterday, the occupants
losing everything they possessed. The
fire started through defective Aue
and before the family of Mr.. Edgar
could remove their furniture the entire
house was consumed with it's contents
The owners of the house had 800 In.
suranee on the house and barn, but Mr.
Edgar was without protection.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
Lane County Frost.

The frost of Monday night nipped
some fruit in different parts of the
county, A telephone message from II.
II, Ruth, at Pleasant Hill, yesterday
stated that French prunes were dam
aged considerably. The thermometer
registered % above, and skim of ice
was noticeable. Word from Goshen
brings information that prunes and ap
Piles were slightly damaged.
Y. ID. Hensill, of the Hensill, Stainson
Company large fruit growers, on the
river road, says the thermometer reg
istered S3 at his place, and the dam
age was very slight.
1t is probable that fruit along the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
May Be Ensley.

Several months ago Herman Ensley,
who formerly lived between Eugene and
Junction. mysteriously disappeared, af-
ter leaving in a wagon for point m
Washington, where he had sent has wife
and children by rail. Recently the
headless trunk Of man was found
near The Dalles, at a point where Ems
lev was known 70 have been when last
seen. Ii is thought by some that the
body found was that Of Ensley, and
that he was murdered by the man
whom he picked up in the road, and
whom he spoke about in his letters 10
his wife on his way down the valley
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13

Sound business practice is
as important, here, as the
wealth of nature.
Schilling's Best is the basis
Of it in
tea baking-powdef spices
coffee havoHng extracts soda
at your grocer's and money.
back.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13

foothills or on an elevation has felt the
touch of the frost king, but unless more
and heavier freezes come Lane county
will have big fruit crop.--Eugene
Register
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13

Mayor wilkins in his inaugural mes
sage 10 the Eugene city council recon-
msndea that steps be taken at onee
toward securing q site for a city park
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13
| CURED MY RUPTURE
. VIII Show You Now to Cure Yours
FREE.

was helpless and bedrdden for from double rupture
hold said would die operated
fooled them all and cured myself by simple discovery will
tho by mail write for It. IL cured and has
cured thousands Iw you. Write to-day Capt. WA
Ceilings, Box 7O7 watertown NJ.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13

Don't let the children suffer. II they
are fretful, peevish and cross give
them Hollister's Rock M0untaia rea'
The best baby tonic knoWn. strength
aud health follow its use. IS cents
stone Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-13

Hunters Of Indian relies viii DO &
terosted Ia knowing that there u :
Oregon statute Imposing a ane Of ire
t5 10 $500 on persons found galliy
disturbing Indiau burial places