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The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-10-14

A leader should not stride forward too
fast, otherwise he may be hidden from his
followers by the curvature OF the earth
Century.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
A Booth Harrington Joke.

Booth Harrington, whose stories Of
people aud politics, "In the Arena," I"
have just been brought out by Me-
Clure-Phillips, had many amusing eS
periences during the campaign which
preceded his election about two years
ago to the lower house of the Indiana
state Legislature. His campaign mana
gers were little afraid thPt he would
prove too much of an exquisite. They
were much disturbed lest his inclina-
tion 10 wear top hat and frock coat,
dainty colored waisteoat and patent
leather shoes should antagonize the
workingmaH's vote" They harped
on this point so much that their can.
didate became somewhat annoyed by II.
One day, when attired in his best, he
was out walking through the poor sec.
tion of the town with number of his
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
Cut Proves Dangerous.

Robert Keach, residing near Liberty,
cut his foot with an adze last Tuesday,
and was brought to the Florence Sani-
torium last evening, suffering with
blood poisoning. His condition is pro.
nounced serious, and the hospital ply
sicians despair Of his life.
Mr.. Reach is 2s years of age, and ar.
rived with his father and mother from
Florida about two months ago. They
purchased farm on the Liberty road,
and he was improving it when the ae-
cident occurred. The sharp tool sew.
cred portion of the foot, and he was
in hopeless condition when he was
brought to Salem for treatment,
The family resided att he Salem ho-
tel for several weeks, and the young
man made many friends, and promised
to be useful citizen to the community.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

Agent o. c, Applegate, Indian agent
at the klamath agency has resigned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
Treat All Alike.

In recent magazine article, Mr..
Melville Stone asserts that the Asso-
eiated Press has special telegraphie fa-
cilities from the French government.
The various news associations furnish
ing The Journal with telegraphic and
special service say:
"When our Paris correspondent sub
mitted this article at the French for,
eign Office it created the greatest
amazement. Formal denial was made
that the Associated Press had any ex-
elusive privileges. Urgent rates exist,
but are open not only to newspapers,
but to the general public and are used
by all without prejudice.
''The French foreign office makes the
following official declaration:
=" Knowing that the American gov.
ernment treated the Scripps.M Me Rae,
Scripps News, Publishers Press, and
the Associated Press on the same foot
ing, the French government has OBJ
served absolute impartiality toward
both associations in regard to all Off.
cial courtesies, information and facili.
ties whatsoever
'SCRIPPS NEWS.
"SCRIPPS.M'RAE.
PUBLISHERS PRESS. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
SOCIAL
EVENTS
o,Brien-stapleton Wedding.

A very pretty church wedding was
solemnized at the Episcopal church, in
Roseburg, Thursday evening, when Miss
Gertrude O'Brien, of Eugene, was mar
ried to Mr.. Harry H. Stapleton, of
Roseburg, Rev. c. II. Lake officiating.
The wedding was a very quiet one,
only few friends being present at the
ceremony.
Both the young people are well-known
IN this city. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Brien, of Eu-
gene, formerly of Albany, and is very
popular young lady, and has often been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Co
show in this city. The groom is the
son of Mr.. Harry Stapleton, of this
city, and is employed as bookkeeper in
the First National bank at Roseburg.
They have gone to housekeeping in
their new home at that place.
Their many friends in this city ex-
tend their congratulations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
TONIGHT.
Edison-vaudeville
All Acts Nfada a HI

The acts were at the Edison, Salem 8
polite home Of refined vaudeville. The
Hibernian comedy stars, Pat and Fan
ME Kelley, evoked much laughter with
their comieal Irish speciality Mr.. Kel.
ley makes up as a typical Irish work
ingman and holds the part to perfec.
tion. Ziegler introduced his talking
hand, and gave numerous limitations
that were true to nature. Madame
Hoffman introduced new magic, and
Nellie Emerson, the "bloomer" girl,
proved she was capable Of new stunts
in contortion. Miss Ethel Cosette sang
a beautiful song story, and the mo.
tion picture machine reeled off film
that was enjoyed by all. Next week
another royal entertainment calculated
to draw out the theater-goers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

thing please let me know by return
mail, and will pay you.
Yours, respectfully,
"F. R. HAMILTON,
est. Charles Hotel. .
Mr.. Steiger says that he did not an
swer the letter, as he did not consider
it worth 2-eent postage stamp. He
does not know the man Stemerman re-
ferred to in the letter, and says that
such man does not owe him any mon.
ey.
The man that called on Mr.. Steiger
last evening and wanted the dress suit
case on which Mr.. Steiger advanced
$3.50, claimed that his name was Null
len, and said that he had been sent out
by another party in Salem. He said
that Davenport had been In correspond
ence with the Y. M. c. A., of this city,
and that he (Mullen) had been instruct.
ed to procure the case.
When the valise was pawned to Mr..
Steiger an entirely different name than
that of Davenport was given him as
the rightful name of the owner of the
outfit, and, for his own protection, Mr..
Steiger has kept that name secret,
and not allowed it's use in the news.
paper accounts. When Mullen asked for
Davenport's property, he was told to
procure the name of the party as given
to Mr.. Steiger, and, as he was unable
to do so, he was informed that he could
not have the same. He left in hurry,
and it is thought by the officers and
others who have investigated that Dav-
export was waiting for him at the fair
grounds, Mullen going in that direction.
The officers are satisfied that there
are a number of partners of Davenport,
and that they are playing some kind
of game. They propose to make it
warm for the whole outfit if they can
get hold of them, as they consider the
gang a menace to the peace of the com.
munity
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
"SCRIPPS NEWS.
"SCRIPPS-M'RAE.
"PUBLISHERS PRESS. u
Plans 70 Get Rich

are often frustrated by sudden break
down, due to dyspepsia or constipa,
tion. Brace up and take DIR. King Is
New Life Pills. They take out the
materials which are clogging your en-
ergies, and give you new start,
Cure headache and dizziness too. At
j. C. Perry's drug store; 25c, guar
teed.
A strength tonic that brings rich, red
blood. Makes you strong, healthy and
active. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents Tea or
Tablets. Stones Drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
DAVENPORT'S VALISE
WANTED BY SEVERAL

Norman Davenport, like Banquo 8
ghost, refuses to down, and he appears
once more, this time, however, by
proxy. His is certainly a charmed life. or
something of that sort, for, in spite of
his well-known character as a fakir and
all around blk, he steps bodily out into
the limelight of public observation, and
rudely blinks at the populace.
It will be remembered that Daven-
port is the man who was supposed to
have been held up and robbed in this
city several weeks ago, and played the
game through, even by going to the Sa-
lem hospital, where he was pronounced
TO be suffering with broken back, un-
dergoing all kinds of punishment to
make his play go.
When he was discovered he made a
quick getaway, and pawned his valise
to Theo. Steiger, on the Gervais road,
for $3.50, claiming that he was an en-
gineer by occupation. This was over
WCOh dSu, huu tudl WAS LH6 ldSl uedTu
Of him until Friday, when he sent a
friend to Mr.. Staiger's home, request
ing the valise. The friend, however,
did not get it, but a Salem business
man claims that Davenport himself was
in the city last evening and today. He
was walking on the railroad track near
the depot when recognized.
Mr.. Theo. Steiger was in town this
morning, and Journal reporter had the
privilege of reading a letter received
from Portland by him. 1t was written
from the st. Charles hotel, in that city,
on letter head of that hostelry, and
reads as follows:
"My friend, Mr.. Stemerman, was
taken down with typhoid fever last
Wednesday, and has been out of his
head ever since, and he has been talk
ing about owing somebody, and about
somebody who had been kind to him,
and looked through his letters and
found your name. If he owes you any
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
''At Home

Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. l.. S, Lyon
entertained a large number of ladies
of the First Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon at the home of the
former, No. $50 Capital street, between
the hours of 3 and O'Clock. The af-
ternoon was delightfully."- and pro6tably
passed, and dainty lunch was served.
The purpose of the cat home" was
TO get the ladies of the church better
acquainted with each other, and the
whole affair was a success in the pleas
ant informality which pervaded the
guests.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

campaign managers, They chanced to
pass paint factory. "we might 20
in here" said Candidate Harrington,
"and see these men,. The sight OF the
paint splashing about made Tarking-
toms followers hesitate, but he was al
ready through the door; and as they
entered they saw him shaking the
paint-smirched paw Of the nearest
workingman. "Let me introduce my
friend, Mr.. Jones,' said darlington,
passing the man on to the nearest poll.
tician. The professional politicians
had no choice and each had TO 60
through the process Of shaking every
paint.eovered hand in that factory.
Thereafter Mr.. Harrington was allowed
to wear his good clothes in peace,
Uant a a. Anpla0afa Indiau noouk
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
Now Telephone companx.

The Waldo Hill Telephone Company
held Il board meeting yesterday, and
there is strong talk of their going into
the independent system.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

Ice cream, the best kind, HazelwoOd
at the Brewer Drug Co.'S store, corner
of Court and Liberty streets. You will
like it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
The Best Are Here.

The makes that are found in the stu
dios of the most celebrated musicians
in the drawing rooms of the wealthiest
and most cultured, and the homes of
music lovers the world over-the Chick.
ering piano of Boston; the Weber, of
New York; the Kimball, of Chicago;
the Hobart NJ Gable, Crown Orchestral,
Schumann, Jacob Doll, Clarendon,
Baus, etc, etc.
All to be purchased on the Eilers low
priced and moderate-payment plan.
We are taking especial pains while
our present temporary quarters are be
ing visited by so many people to have
them all become familiar with the sim
picity of the Metrostyle Pianola, and
the ease with which any one, even a lit
tie tot, can operate it. Come in, if it
is only to learn something of this won
derful instrument
Remember, ten days is the limit of
this sale. Don't let the time slip by
before you know it, Eilers Piano.
House. Temporary store Liberty street,
corner Court, in portion of The House
Company's store.
w. H. WEIR, General Agent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

gans. Instruments that have sold at from
$s5 to $95, that are going now for from
$50 to $40, and payments if you pre-
fer, so very small you would never miss
the money. And then when you do
want to buy a piano you can turn your
organ in as a part payment, and in the
meantime your family has acquired a
knowledge of music and have been en-
loving il at home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08

Millions Of dollars a year are
lost by not using Schilling's S
Best
tea bAkinE.povd1 spices
eoHss havoring extracts soda
and nobody gains by using
anything else instead.
Vsur Groe~Ts; HoasybAch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
To the Coontry People

When in town take your meals at the
Star Restaurant. $3.50 Court Street, Ad.
joining Wade's hardware store. Meals
at all hours, Is cents Phone 3Ol Red
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-04-08
WHY NOT GLADDEN. THE HoME7

The Present Sale Offers the Very Best
Opportunity OF Providing Music in
Your Family-NO Matter What Your
Income, Prices and Payments Are
Now Low Enough-However Fastid-
ious Your Taste Instruments Here
That Cannot Fan TO Please.
No need now for any Salem home to
be without piano, and a good one, too.
II you have been wanting for a long
time 70 provide one for your home, in
vestigation Of this sale viii surely CON
vince you that this is the opportunity
you have been waiting for.
without doubt these are the greatest
bargains in used pianos ever offered in
salem. 1t is a matter of business with
us to dispose Of them quickly, and We
have made prices accordingly.
Many of the instruments have seen
little use, and all are in FIRST class con-
ditiOn, prices ranging from $50 up,
and this little price Of only $3.50 bays
a good piano
Organs, Too.
II you DO not want 70 invest even
this sum in a piano now, still you know
the difference between home that has
music in it, and one that has not, surely
you cannot fail to see the practical side
Of the question In these SchutE 4 CO. or
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-06-03
HUGE TASK.

1t was a huge task to undertake the
ease as that of c. +. Collier, of Chsro-
kee, Ia. but Electric Bitters did it. He
writes: My kidneys were so far gone
/ could not sit on a chair without a
cushion and suffered from dreadful back
ache, headache and depression. II Fec
trio Bitters, however, / found a cure, and
by them was restored to perfect health.
/ recommend this great tonic medicine to
al with weak kidneys, liver or tomach
Guaranteed by Brown Bros. druggists
price SOC.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-06-03
CURES OLD SORES.

Westmoreland, Kans. May S, 1902: Bal.
lard,s. Snow Liniment Co., Your Snow
L niment cured an d sore on the sd
Of my chin that was supposed to be a
cancer. The sore was stubborn and
would not yield to treatment, until ]
tried snow Liniment, which did the work
in hort order. My sister, Mrs. Sophia
J. Carson, Allensville. Miffin County Pa,
has a sore and mistrust that 1t is a
cancer. Please send her a soc. bot lie.
For sale by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-06-03
THAT TIRED FEELING.

II you are languid. depressed, incapable
for WORK, 1t indicates that your liver is
out of order, Herbine will assist nat
are to throw on headaches, rheumatism
store the energies and vitality of sound
and perfect, health. J. J. Hubbard of
Temp e, Texas. writes, II have used Her
bine for the past two years. 1t has done
me more good than all the doctors. 1t
IS also the best medicine ever made for
chills and fever soc Sold by Brown Bros
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-06-03
FRAT'L BROTHERHOOD

WINNEMUCGA LODGE NO. SS IL
TIL FRATERNAL BRc4HERHOOD.
Meetings held at the Silver State Hall
at ) y. m. Il n The first and third Tuesday
evenings of each month. All sojourning
members in .ood standing are cordially
invited to attend.
VIM. l.. AKIN. President.
T. d.. BROWN. Secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14
He Lated Well.

They were in the family portrait sec
ton Of the gallery. and it seemed to
Miss Golightly that her English visitor
was deeply impressed.
Eyes, these are all my ancestors 1t
she said proudly. Now, this is my
great-great- grandfather. when he was
young man, OF course. Isn't he hand
some? My grandfather used to tel
my mother that his grandfather-that's
this one-wns a splendid looking man
as long as he lived and as popular
with women as with men because he
was such hero.
Brave? l guess he was, Why. he
never fought in a battle that he didn't
lose an arm or leg or something from
being right in front of everybody. IIc
was In twenty three engagements"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14
THIRTEEN AT TABLE.
The sequel to II Dinner Party at ths
Home OF MiIiaIs.


BY some persons OF nearly all ma.
tionalities the number IL is regarded
with supers,ltious fear. AT Brighton,
England tile town council has Just
granted permission to householder
TO change the number OF her dwelling
place from 10 10 ia, SO many and
diverse have been the ills which the
lady traces to the fatal number. Paris
will not have the number for any
of It's houses. Parisians 50 hate the
thirteen party for dinner that there
is class of professional diners out
called "quartorZiennes." whose func-
ton 1T Is to make the fourteenth ut
these symposia. The Turks so dislike
1t that the word Is practically expung-
ed from their language. The Italians
Will not even employ 1t In their lot
terles. The Italian gamblers horror
OF the number proceeds apparently
from the fact that IL thirteenth card OF
one OF his packs bears the figure of
death.
In England the superstition that one
OF Al company OF thirteen must die
within the year is traced he old
out of thirteen persons taken indis-
criminately one will die within twelve
months. Others trace the awe in which
the figures are held To the last supper.
at which thirteen were present Lord
Lyttou dealt with this aspect, remark
Ing. Some have carried it to the ex-
tent Of dsllking that number at all
times. but the commoner form limits ii
to Friday" But the antipathy is older
than Christianity. In the old Morse
mythology the thirteen party was
deemed unlucky because. at banquet
in Valhalla. I.oki once appeared, max
ing thirteen, and Balder was slain by
the blind god Holder at the instigation
of the intruder.
In fostering this superstition tile
credulous find themselves i'll good com
pany. The question was sprung upon
dinner party at the home OF the IA
nous artist AIillais. where they sud
denly found themselves thirteen strong
One of the company WAS Mortified at
the discovery. 1.-The idea is" said
Matthew Arnold. that whoever leaves
the table first will die within year, so.
VIII Iue PERMISSION or the ladies', we
will cheat the fates mt once. and
these two fine, strong young lads will
rise together, and think our united
constitutions Will be able to Withstand
the assault Of the reaper" They got
up, and no more was thought about it,
Six months later Arnold died In the
prime OF life. One OF the two mel
whom he had called upon to rise from
the table with him was found shot
dead in his bed in IL New York hotel
The third did seem likely to outlive the
year. He had gone to Australia for til,
benefit of his health. But for the home
ward journey he took passage by tile
Quetta. And that ship foundereC
among the reefs Of New Guinea.-Chi
cago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
According to John Adams, 1t should
BE July a.

According to John Adams, It Should
Re July e.
On the Sd of July. 1876, John Adams,
then one OF the representatives OF Mas
sachusetts I'm the Continental congress,
wrote TO his wife Abigail:
Yesterday tue greatest question was
decided which was ever debated in
America, and greater perhaps never
was nor will be decided among men,"
In second letter, written the same
day. he snid:
But the day Is past. The I'd Of July
will he the most memorable epocha In
the history OF America. l am apt to be.
Neve that II will be celebrated by sue
ceeding generations as the great ami
versary festival. 1t ought to be com.
memorated as the day OF deliverance
by solemn acts OF devotion to God Al
mighty. II ought to be solemnized
with pomp and parade, with shows,
games. sports, guns, bells. boniires and
Examinations from one end OF this con.
tincnt to the other. from this time for
ward, forevermore.'
When the resolution was taken up on
the I'd. all the states, except New York,
voted TO accept il. Thus, Oh the ID
day OF July. 1916, the independence
of the thirteen united colonies from
the throne OF Great Britain was deh
nitely decided upon. The I'd. and moi
the 4tll, may be called the true date OF
the separation. We could with propri
ETY. celebrate the Fourth two days ear
lier. That the participants in the work
considered the 2d MS the true date is
shown by the letters written 10y John
Adams. quoted nj the beginning OF the
article. The popular fancy. however
seized upon the 4th, the date OF accent
ance OF JeffersOn's more dramatic dec.
laration OF the reasons for The sepa-
ration. as The proper day to celebrate.
The debate upon the document was
continued until the afternoon of the
4th. and, says Jefferson. might have
run OH unfortunately at any other sea-
son OF the year. But the weather wac
progressively warm, and the hall In
which the deputies sat was close to a
stable. whence the hungry flies
swarmed thick and fierce, alighting on
the legs OF the delegates and biting
hard through their thin silk stockings.
Treason was preferable to discomfort"
nnd at last the delegates were brought
10 such state of mind as to agree to
the Declaration without further amend.
ment
1t is mistake to suppose that the
document was signed by the delegates
on that day. II is improbable that any
signing was done save by John Han-
cock, the president OF the congress, and
Charles Thomson, the secretary Paul
Leland Haworth in Harper's Maya
zine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14
Japanene English,

Clarence Ludlow Brownel In his
book, '"The Heart of Japan" tells
amusingly OF some signs he saw In la.
pan on the shops Of merchants who
were bidding for English and Amerl.
can trade: Barber to Shave Beard Or
to Dress Hairs Away" 1.-The Genuinely
Bier Buy the Health for Drink" ''Of
smokes our tobacco is pressure to Our
tongue and give the healthiness to
Hers and Hees! Also All People by
It." "Cowmeat and Plgmeat and Ra-
mune SCUBA Sasupre ZinsinbIyn jim
jyael." This last means lemon soda,
sarsaparilla, ginger beer and ginger
ale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14

"That man who turned the corner a
moment ago will probably go into No
49, said the lazy man on the front
steps.
The woman stood up to look.
at was 147," she said.
THAT is near enough" said the lazy
man. II knew he would stop some
place In this part OF the block"
''But how could GU tell?" asked the
woman.
IL could tell by the door key grab"
was the reply. Most men have 1t. Not
one man in hundred waits till he gets
to his own door to take out his latch
key. The minute he turns into Ills own
block he unconsciously digs into hs
pockets. New York Post
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-14
Merchants and Miners transportation
Co.'s Steampship Lines for Boston,
Providence and Baltimore.


Leave Newport News, via Norfolk
for Boston every Tuesday, Wednes.
day, Friday and Sunday. Leaves for
Providence every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday, sailing from Norfolk at
600 p. IN.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily, except Tuesday and Wednesday
at 6 p. NJ, connecting for Washington,
Philadelphia and New York
Fare to Baltimore. one way, $500;
round trip, $500, including stateroom
berth. Accommodations and cuisine
unequalled.
Freight and passengers taken for all
points North and South. Steamers
leave Baltimore, foot of Long dock,
daily, promptly at p. m.
Only line running a Sunday steamer
between Newport News and Baltimore.
For further information apply to
l.. c. SAUNDERS, Agent,
Newport News, Va.
w. p. TURNER, G. p. A.
j. G. WHITNEY, A. ID. STEBBINS.
I'd V.P. ct. NJ. GeDI Mgr.
General Office, Baltimore, Md.