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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally,
but by choosing the right medicine, d.
Il. Wolfe Of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheat
ed death. He says; "Two years ago
had kidney trouble, which caused me
great pain and suffering and anxiety,
but I took Electric Bitters, which sf-
feeted a complete cure. 1 have also
found them Of great benefit in gener-
al debility and nerve trouble, and
Keep them constantly on hand, since,
as find they have no equal" ]. O.
Perry, druggist, guarantees them at
SOC.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
ADJUSTMENTS
TONIGHT.
Edisop-vaudeville.
Edison Has a Strong Bill.
TONIGHT.


A show Of great excellence opened
at the Edison theater last night for an
engagement Of the balance Of the
week. The bill is exceptionally strong
and should draw fine patronage.
The headliner on the bill, the great
Yale trio, club swingers Of national
reputation, is as expensive an act as
has ever appeared in this city. Each
Of the three handles the gloves with
marvellous skill. The ensemble, when
all appear at once, forms a beautiful
picture.
Mile. Vida does wire act that is a
novelty. Besides her excellent work
on the slack wire, she keeps up a run.
ming fire Of jokes that keeps the au.
dience convulsed. Morris Jones, the
well known black face monologuist,
also does his best TO keep the house in
a good humor.
The ever popular Harry Meyer
sings this week, "I'n Try to Forget
You," beautiful sentimental song,
illustrated with fine slides. The bill,
as usual, closes with moving pictures
and an exceedingly novel and amusing
series are shown this week
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
LITTLE MAE
LOSES THE
FIRST ROUND
Blighted Affections for the
Old Boy From New York
Below Par

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 13.-The suit Of
Mae Wood, in garnishment of the
property Of the United States Express
Company, TO secure an alleged debt Of
$4,000 which she says Senator Platt
owes her, was dismissed today, the
court holding the property did not be-
long to Platt, merely because he was
president Of the concern.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
Good
Lap
Robes

Winter lap robes in single and
double wool plush, in rubber covered
and in neat patterns and colOrs, IN
heavy and medium weight cloth.
Ask to see them.
Storm aprons, all sizes.
Buggy whips, from the cheap sorts
to the good rawhide and whalebone.
Axle grease, the Dixon's Graphite
and the Deerhabes castor oil grease
All grease guars nteed to please.
Buy a box, use half if you are not
satisfied, return it aud get your money
F. A. Virgins
Implement House, 256-257 Liberty IT.
Farm Implements, Wheels, Automo-
olies, Sewing Machines and Supplies
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
OTHERS
ARE IN 1T

Houston, Texas, Oct. l3.-The grand
Jury at Edna adjourned without re-
turning an indictment against Monk
Gigsou, the negro who is charged with
the murder Of the COnditt family OF
Eve. 1t is reported the jury found
evidence implaeating others and Wili
hold the cass open. Most Of the
troops have left here, leaving the Pris-
oner to be guarded by rangers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
"YOrk State Folks"

q" York State Folks" which w. c..
cunningham presents at the Grand
Opera House tomorrow Saturday.
night with the entire original cast and
the complete scenic production, has es-
tabhshed itself as the most popular of
all the rural dramas. The present tour
follows an uninterrupted six months
run of the play in Chicago and Boston,
beginning in the former city early in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13

qThe greatest tonic on earth Is a good
nights rest Restless nights and the ter
rible exhaustion Of a hacking cough are
dread dangers of the poor consumptive'
qBut why this fear Of the night when
few doses of Dr. Boschee's German Syrup
will insure refreshing sleep, entirely free
from cough or night sweat Free ex'
pectoration in the morning is made GER
tain by taking German Syrup.
give know by the experience OF over
thirty-fve years that one 7S-cent bottle OF
German Syrup will speedily relieve OF
cure the worst coughs, colds, bronchial OF
lung troubles-and that, even In bad
cases Of consumption, one large bottle OF
German Syrup will work wonders. ~
qTwo sizes, asc and 75c. All druggists
Sold in Salem by 8. @. Stone.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-10-13
|, KNOW SOMETHING


WE KNOW SOMETHING
THAT WE KNOW
YOU WANT TO KNOW
Watch this space and in few days
~or will know what you want to know.
FULLER 8 DOUGLAS,
Salem g leading grOcers, bakers and
,oufectioners, 45e46O, State street.
Phones, Grocery 1872, Confectionery 1877.
In the meantime remember these few
.,irgs, We make the Best Candy, Ice
cream. Bread and Cakes in Salem. We
have the cleanest and best selected
Grocery stock in the city.
our aim is always to please you.
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OFF TO SCATTER SHIPS

NO. sire; I am good Christian Do
you rely on me, and in four-and-twen-
ty hours you will have no more enc
mics"
well, will wait four-and-twenty
hours before | give orders to prepare for
war"
Next morning Peter was very early at
his window. looking out in the distance
for Mr.. Wind, and he soon saw him
coming with great speed.
Do not lose time in resting yourself,
Mr.. Wind" saidN Peter; but go and
meet the Danes and the Saxons. Blow
with all your might on their ships, and
scatter them over the ocean. Prevent
them from approaching England but
drown as few Of the men as possible
"a very agreeable commission" said
MIR. Wind. II will go and execute
it properly" So off he darted, swift as
an arrow. He distendcd his cheeks,
and blew up waves as high as noun
tains; and in less than an hour the ships
of both the fleets were dispersed and
destroyed. A courier carried to court
tidingS of what had been done that very
same evening. and the King was so
overjoyed that he embraced Peter, and
was going to bestOw on him magnifi-
cent reward, when another courier,
covered with dust, entered the Kings
cabinet, ,and announced that the province
of Cornwall had revolted, and that a
countless host of armed men were ap-
preaching to surprise the city of Lon
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READY TO MAKE TROUBLE

Now, den, Br'er Rabbit amt one of
desc here chaps what makes up their
mind one day an den tries an puts it
in projecution de next. No, sir! When
old Br'er Rabbit got he mind made up.
he goin' to do accordin' den an dar. So
'tweren't long before he was standin
on Judge Bears front porch. He'd just
started to knock on de door, he had,
when he hear Mis- Bear ask her old man
when in de name of goodness he goin'
to get some more honey for de family.
.Hey'd dar,' says old Br'er Rabbit,
says he. 1T peers to me like dat old
Judge Bears gettin' one of desc here
rakin's over de Goals; / reckon / d better
not butt in to their domestic difficulties,
SAYS old Br'er Rabbit, says he.
.'Old Judge Bear he respond dat he
done spied a mighty nice bee gum in Mr..
Mans orchard down by de big spring.
an dat he spect he'd better go round
an see how Mr.. Mans dorg sleeps
'Br'er Rabbit wink his life side eye,
an allow, 1 bound Mr.. Dorg amt sleep
very sound.
When you goin, old man.? says old
Mis- Bear, says she.
.N'To-night when de moon done riz.'
Dat all old Br'er Rabbit wanter
know, an he say he dorg he cats if he
don't get Judge Bear in peck of trou-
BILE.
ION his way home he drops round by
Mr.. Mans house, an find him out
weedin' in his garden.
:. aHowdy. Mr.. Man, how yo-, come On
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house and the lid of the cistern were
opened, and they returned, the one to
the South mountain. and the other TO
the Western grotto. They had, however.
got so much into the habit of crossing
the Channel that they have still par
ticular liking for England, though Kfag
William no longer needs their services.
Hence 1t Is that in London mackintOsh,s
are worn, and that an Englishman never
travels without taking his umbrella
with him..
The newly married couple lived hap
PLY. and never quarreed but once, and
then only because they had forgotten
on that day to wear the magical ring
and the enchanted necklace. Ever after
Marguerite was good tempered and the
Chevalier enamored of his wife They
had great number of children, and 1t
is from them that the great and noble
family of the Pierrots de la Pierre has
descended, so celebrated to this day in
Lower Britanny.
(THE END
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about to give battle he saw near him
a cavalier In black armor with the visor
down.
'.Who art thou?" said the King to the
cavalier, land why dost thou place .hy-
self SO near to meE
II am one of your Majesty's servants.
replied the black cavalier; Il am watch
ing over your person, and am coma
to insure the victory"
And what are those strange person.
ages whom see behind you? Who
is that tall figure in mantle. and that
woman with a scarf of rainbow hue?
'.One is my equerry, and the other my
servant" said the cavalier; lit is to
them that we shall presently owe our
safety"
The King gave the signal for combat:
the enemy advanced with fearful yells;
the black cavalier turned to the two
ngures behind him, and shouted: do
your duty!" Instantly the two strange
perSOnageS were seen to soar to pro-
digious height in the air. Then a ter
rible wind blew in the faces Of the
enemy, mingled with pelting rain.
which drenched their very skins. and
threw them into complete disorder with
out in the least mountaineering the
rebels were driven back and beaten by
The Kings men. In the thickest part of
the battle the King observed the black
cavalier behaving right valiantly. and
dealing terrible strokes with his sword
on the enemy around him. Ten thousand
rebels were slain on the spot. and the
rest took to fight. The King ordered
the cavalier to be called, and said to
him, in the presence of his court:
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JUDGE BEAR ARRIVES

''Mr. Man hug heself, he feel so good.
Br'er Rabbit roll in de sparagrass. an
laugh an daugh. Bye an bye, he allow.
1 spcct old Mis- Bear'll have to look for
q new man, kaSe / bound old Judge Bear
won't turn up fer breakfast-not for
his'n, no how. You does what / tells
you, Mr.. Man, an I'll Saunter on home
an store away a few vittles, says old
Jr'er Rabbit, says he.
:" Better stay an take your supper
wild me. Br'er Rabbit
Much oblidged, Mr.. Man, but 1
reckon I'd better shove on toward home.
l 'spect my old woman lookin for me
already
".Well, so long, Br'er Rabbit
'' Goodbye, l wouldn't be surprised if
you'd find me in the neighborhoods of
the big spring tonight. Judge Bear al
lowed as he was comm in de rise of de
moon.
Dat night old Judge Bear saunter out
an he daub heself up wild dis here pitch
from de pine tree,- sc dat de bees can't
sting him, an den he goes on down to
make him a raid on Mr.. Mans bee gum.
He creep up, he did, an he amt see
nobody. He look all around, an still
amt see nobody. Den he lift de top off.
He stand up on his. behind legs an look
all around. He amt see nuthin' Den he
stick his head in, an, genermans, he
fetch squaI dat / bound you could
have heard in de next settlement
AN 1 hear tell," concluded Uncle
Washington. AN hear tell dat de next
day old Mis- Bear was out a-huntin' for
her old man." ELIOT X. STONE.
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S y n 0 ps is

TN THE time Of good King Robert there
i lived In Brittany poor miller named
John Peter with his wife. Claudine.
and son. Peter.
away all their savings. and the poor miller
was Obliged to ask Mr.: Wind to relieve
the distress of his family He was given
by means of which a sumptuous meal could
be prepared by little elves who issued from
session Of the cask by trickery and poverty
Peter besought Mr.. Wind to aid him. but
a golden cask, from which, when struck
with magic wand, there appeared amid
miller I Sever severely. John Peter MANAGED 'ite to
sell the cask for good price to the Baron.
That worthy. in return for the beating he
himself on the unfortunate miller by lay
ing waste his lands and killing. his stock.
John Peter then nap appiieo Of 70 tta ada Rain
whom she had promised to interest herself.
and the child was presented with copper
EDGED edge foa5a'af boos and magic Wand With these
twelve plays could be produced. Peter often
Visited the castle Ydrs widn ms th sh9w nv and he
of the Baron to one of whom. Margaret he
took a great liking. and bestowed the show
away. away @ and Peter Pete assisted her in &c contriv- %
ing one themselves.
Shortly after Peter killed a snake which
threatened Margaret and by this act gained
the favor of the Baroness. who thence
forth supervised his education.
Mr. Wind and Madam Rain paid visit
to the miller's house. and. through Peter,
were held prisoners. not having been able
The Baron accompanied Duke William of
Normandy, and through the war Peter
gained the goodwill of the Baroness still
further By giving her daily news of the
Baron Mr.. Wind having been employed as
messenger.
Years passed away and Peter became
hi nrfv pr-tfh n,,txo
William In England He was speeded on his
journey by the fond farewells of his par
ents. the Baroness Margaret and his other
friends He safely reached the city in
which Duke William was staying.
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Mr.. Wind and Madam Rain
BY PAUL DE MUS.sET
Translated by Emily Mkce G.

bands as the Duke William. they soon
gave up this quick way of sending their
messages. and returned to the ordinary
mail. Peter Notwithstanding, made his
fortune by his profession. He managed
to save 100000 crowns, and he sent this
sum to his father and mother. request
ing them to purchase the first chateau
for sale in their neighborhood. And he
wrote very tender and loving letter
to Marguerite. in. which he told her that
he had but one step more to take, and
then he should become a knight, like
JeSSamine.
After while. Duke William was
crowned King of England. And when
he was preparing to enjoy in peace the
results cf his conquests, he was ap-
prised that the Danes and the Saxons
We're each sending considerable fleet
against him. Great preparations were
instantly made for preventing an in
vasion of England by these enemies At
the same time Peter went to the King.
and said, Sire, do. not waste your
money nor fatigue your soldiers to no
purpose will deliver you from the
Danes and SaXons before their fleets
arrive III sight Of the English coast. You
need not send out a single ship to meet
Them
Thou are a little sorcerer, then %
said the King, laughing
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AJudge Bears Experience With [loney&&

'' What makes you think dat, Brer
Rabbit?'
:. 4 don't think, Mr. Man. I knows
How you know dat, Br'er Rabbit?'
" done hear Judge Bear allow dat he
wouldn't be surprised if he didn't find
out whether your dorg's light sleeper
or not
did he tell you dat, Br'er Rabbit?'
g Never you mind about dat, Mr.. Man.
done hear him say it. an dat's
enough
Mr.. Man get mad for true. He gnash
his teeth. He vow he goin' to 'stermin-
ate dis here old villyun no how.
'Brer Rabbit laugh. How you goin'
to catch him, Mr.. Man.?
''Mr. Man allow he dunno
"Rr er Rabbit allow he dunno, ,eneither.
Den they study an study, an bye an
bye Brer Rabbit ask Mr.. Man, You got
gum
Mr.. Man respond dat he did have, but
he son done gone huntin' with it.
:. Got trap, MI. Man.?
Mr.. Man respond dat he has.
is it good an strong, Mr.. Man?'
s.Mr. Man grin an respond dat it
strong enough to catch bears.
You got an empty bee gum, Mr..
Man?'
MIR. Man nod his head Yes.
well den, you'd better rustic round
an move dat bee gum away from there,
an put de empty one in its place. Den
you wanter set dat trap right in there.
an I calculate dat old Judge Bear will
get more honey den he's lookin' for,
says old Br'er Rabbit, says he.
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ulS eVeIli1 says olu oF ef ndOuies says
Mr. Man surprised. He says: Why,
heyo dar, if dis here amt de very chap
what tramps down all me peas an let
tuce. I bound I fix you now
I 'Spcct you'se done forge all about
old Mr.. Unicorn what / done catch for
your Pa! says old Br'er Rabbit. says he.
Mr.. Man feel kind of sheepish like.
an hang his head.
a. An more than dat says old Br'er
Rabbit, says he, I've done come all dis
way to do you a favor. reckon I'd
better be shown home says old Br'er
Rabbit, says he.
when Mr.. Man hear dis he mighty
sorry. Den he pump hard an fetch up
laugh, an allow, 'Br'er Rabbit, I done
been think you could take a joke. L
just been foolin' with you, Br er Rabbit:
you more'n welcome to all de garden
truck you want.
"'De next time, Mr.. Man, dat you
been fool with me don't set no trap, kase
I amt goin' to walk into it no how says
old Br'er Rabbit says he.
Dis make Mr.. Man feel sheepish sure
enough. He grin, an den he say, 'Br'er
Rabbit, let's you an me be friends
" I've always been willin'. Mr.. Man.
"'Well, den, let's be friends some
more
. Just as you say, Mr.. Man, only I
just as soon as l tells you dis here
favor says old Br'er, Rabbit, says he.
MIR. Man VOW an declare dat he
won't treat nobody dat way. Den he al
low, What de news, Br'er Rabbit?
:. Mr. Man. has you got bee gum
down by de big spring.?
.sMr. Man respond dat he has.
"Den you'd better watch out kase 1t
won't be there long
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the preceding day, and Peter imme-
diately dispatched him to Caen with a
had hsage @ @1 IIr the 1esed Ddehess @ Am NJ lhSHan ;nd
returned, and Peter was acquainted
with all that had been done by the
Duchess in the course of the morning.
He conveyed the details to the Duke,
who was perfectly astonished: and the
more SO when. a few days later. his
own courier arrived, bringing him let
that he had received from Peter. The
Duke now wished to engage perIna-
nently messenger SO skillful and ex-
sages He therefore took Peter to his
own residence to live. and made use of
him every day, without suspecting the
means which Peter had employed.
Other noblemen had recourse to him
also to ascertain what their wives were
doing; and some of them were by this
means made acquainted with many
facts which they would rather not have
known; and so. not being such good hus-
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WON THE GREAT PRIZE

Arion answered.: "a life of travel
would make me happy. The heart OF
the poet must wander and be free. God
has given me great talent, and l feel
in my soul that l must go among men
of the wide beautiful world and let them
all hear my music. And think, o Kingt
if 1 win the prize. how proud you will
be of your poor Arion and his wide
spread famei"
At last the King, with tears in his
eyes, gave Arion his consent and bless
ing, and Arion then set out on his trav-
els to Sicily.
Often and often on the long journey
poor Arion wished himself back safe in
the court of Corinth. Many times he
would say to himself. Suppose L fail?"
Then he would strike chord on his
Tyre, and nope would return and JOY
filled his heart.
thought all he had to do was to play
one song on his Tyre and the prize
would be his, but this was not so.
He had to work hard for the prize, and
he did At the end of many days he
composed a choral hymn, or circular
chorus. The singers who were to sing
it grouped themselves in circle around
an altar and the song was SO divided
tat each singer acted a part while
he sang.
1t was so beautiful and original that
without hesitation the judges awarded
the prize to Arion. together with great
wealth.
Kings sent from far and near to beg
him to come to their courts.
NO he said II love my home and
my own dear King, and back l shall
go to Corinth.'
Ee feasted and made merry for a
while, and then set sail for home on
Corinthian ship, with his prize and
wealth, and best of all, happy heart
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THE RoUT OF THE CORNISH REBELS


hundred thousand francs to pay his we'd
ding expenses. The knight took leave
of the King and returned to his own
country with squires and retinue cor
responding to his new position and title.
The Baron freely consented to bestow
on him the hand of Marguerite, and the
marriage was celebrated with great
splendor at the chateau The Chevalier
de la Pierre retired soon after to an es-
tate bought by John Peter with the
money sent from London. Mr.. Wind and
Madam Rain wished to make the young
couple wedding present. The Chew
a!ier received from the hands of Mr..
wind magical ring, by virtue Of which
Peter, after the lapse of twenty years,
found his wife still as beautiful as on
ne Rsc day n,t OF On her IT. marriage and ana Madam
chanted necklace, which made her see
her husband always young and amiable.
Having received these precious gifts,
Peter could no longer. with a good grace
detain Mr.. Wind and Madam Rain as
prisoners; so the doors of the farm
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fore they had a fallin' out. an bound
you Br'er Rabbit gets the best OF de
argument"
What was the trouble?" I demanded
'Well, one time Br'er Rabbit an Judge
Bear had done made ,em raid on Mr. MI,
Mans garden, an old Judge Bear took
an copied old Mr. Hog in dividin' up de
process. Br'er Rabbit amt say. nothin'.
but he done make up his mind dat he
going to get even if it takes hlm a
month of Sundays.
lone day whilse he out in de woods
a-workin' up he limbersome. an gettin
de stiffness outen his joints, 1T come
across his membrunce dat he done make
him a vow dat he goin' to ruinate old
Judge Bear, or die a-tryin'. No sooner
do he recomlect dis here den he jumps
up in de air an crack his heels to-
gether three times before he hit the
earth, an den he allow to himself, It's
been coon's age since I been to see
good plan for to fetch round dat way
an inquire after his health
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He WAS PETER

young stranger. it Is to thee that
owe. the success of this day; Have the
goodness now to make thyself known to
me, and, for the service thou hast rem
dered. ask of me some great favor.
Whatever it be. | promise thee before
hand that it shall be granted"
The black cavalier then raised the
visor Of his helmet, and the King and
all his court recognized Peter.
''Sire,'' said he, 81 am Peter. your
humble messenger. since you wish to
recompense my feeble services, bestow
on me letters of nobility and make me
knight" The King instantly en-
braced Peter, and dubbed him knight.
On returning to his palace he wrote out
letters of nobility, and Peter was called
the Chevalier de la Pierre.
And now, Sire" said he to the King.
"if your Majesty wishes to make me the
happiest of all men, your Majesty has
only to ask the Baron, whose vassal 1
am no longer, to give me his daughter
In marriage. 1 am rich enough to as
pire to so noble an alliance"
William the Conqueror demanded Mar
guerite of the Baron, and gave Peter a
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NCLE WASHING
TON, were the
Bear and the Rab-
bit always part
ners?" l inquired
the next night.
ID a t t h e y
weren't, h o n e y,
dat they weren't.
Why, honey. Brer
Rabbit weren't no.
body's p a T d n e r
less he was get
tin de best Of it.
If uya Cp't long be-
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ARION, THE
GREAT GRECIAN MUSICIAN

TN A GREEK town, about the year
1 700 B. c., there lived beautiful and
good young man called Arion
Arion was a poet ana musician and
was famous for his lovely verse and
playing. He played on the citbara
Now, the King Periander of Corinth
(some called him the tyrant of Corinth)
loved Arion, and used to have him at
his court all day long, and sometimes
late at night, and he would ask Arion
to sing and play on his cithara, which
was like a guitar, while he lay on a
couch and dreamed of beautiful. happy
things.
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don. The King now commanded the
trumpets to be sounded; all the lords
armed themselves. and took to horse.
The soldiers marched out of the city and
arranged themselves on the plain in
battle array. The enemy had now ar
rived in sight.
The Cornish rebels were fierce: they
uttered savage yells. and slaughtered
with bloodthirsty eagerness all those
who fell in their way. The great King
William, though intrepid, began to feel
somewhat concerned at his present po-
sition Just as the two armies were