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BONNIE.

Bonnie lived In a boarding house, and
II you have never been a dear little white
poodle in boarding house you can hardly
understand how very hard 1t is to love all
the boarders just alike. Bonnie was gen.
tie loving little fellow, and nearly every
one loved him, but there was one woman
who did not love Bonnie, and Bonnie, sweet
tempered as he was, could not love that
woman. 1t may have been because Miss
Benedict was very near-sighted, and could
not see how very cunning Bonnie rocked
curled I'D in little white ball on the stairs.
In fact, she didn't see him at ALL and almost
stepped on him, and when he barked was
so frightened that she almost slipped the
rest of the way downstairs. After that time
Bonnie always howled whenever Miss Ben
edict-which was the iadys name-came IN
sight More than that he always howed
mournfully every time her name was men
toned and if he heard a caller in the hall
noI,ire for Miss Benedict he would set up
a heart-rending howl. which he would keep
I'D until the caller was gone. Bonnie ms
tress told Bonnie that something must De
done for she could not have him annoying
Miss Benedict so. Finally Bonnie agreed 10
RIM into a far corner of closet in the hall
every time he heard Miss Benedict step or
heard her name mentioned. 1t was a funny
sight to see Bonnie run for the closet every
time a caller came to see Miss Benedict or
he heard her STEP The closet had swing
door and the minute the hated name was
heard he would shoot for the closet, ana
there, in a corner. he would sit ana ho"l
softly till Miss Benedict was gone.
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couldn't make much progress. Giving each
ball a friendly push with her right paw,
Fluff struggled and rolled along toward the
door, the knitting needles begging for
mercy and clickety-clacking at every step,
and sometimes poking Fluff sharply in the
ribs.
The door was almost reached, and Fluff
was tangled up she could scarcely move,
when Marjorie opened her eyes and
yawned.
"Oh-oh-oh, you naughty kitten! What
have you donc?' and in a minute Fluff was
caught.
1t took some time to get unwound, and
Fluff bore IT very patiently.
Now" said Marjorie. when the kitten
was free, II must discipline you a little
so you will remember not to be naughty
next time"
Then Fluff's ears were gently boxed but
she was kissed and forgiven soon after.
1t took Marjorie just one hour to dis
entangle the worsteds. Fluff sat patiently
on her shoulder all the time and purred
the pitiful story of the Red and Gray Yarn
and the knitting needless into Marjorie s
ear. whether or not Marjorie understood
is a question 1 cannot decide. But / know
that when her mother came In later she
found two nicely wound balls of yarn. one
red and one gray, close together In the
green plush easy chair, while the knitting
needles We're on the mantelpiece.
81 think that papa would rather have
bed room slippers for his birthday than a
comforter" Marjorie explained later. "and
I'm going to crochet Them mamma, because
It's so much easier and quicker work"
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with the rest, and was so cross and rude
at luncheon that his mother sent MIN from
the table. :,
Bobby wandered into the yard, climbed
over the fence and then IaZily sauntered
down the road. The first person he met
was Teddy White. the blacksmiths son.
"Hullo, Bob Teddy called out cheerlly
to the little crosspatch
10" responded Bobby, sullenly. kicking
clouds of dust into the air.
I'm going to the circus over to newton
want to conner?
At the word CIRCUS Bobby's ears prick
ed up like those of an old war morse at the
smell of powder.
How much is it?'
Quarter to get in and ten for peanuts.
answered Teddy Immediately. Come along
won't you?" o,.
here till go in and see if 1 have thirty
five cents in my bank"
He entered quietly and soon reappedieo
with the money.
The boys walked briskly along towar I'd
Newton and saw the white circus tents
animals roar. Bobby parted with his en-
trance money and was soon FASCINATED
with the performance. The beautiful LADY
in pink tights completely. overcame MN.
sidesplitting. Bobby laughed till the tears
ran down his cheeks, and Teddy could
hardly induce him to leave for the den OF
roaring lions. Finally it grew late. ana
| away Reluctantly they left the tent and
We're starting slowly down the road when
| the conversation of two of the circus men
attracted their attention.
ITS shame" one of them was say
ing, "just when the kid was the right
size, too"
"That's So" his companion answered
He was always away on some pretext or
other, so when tonight he said he couldn't
come 1 just bounced him right out ana
now we're left in the lurch.'
"Just think of those grand velvet pants.
said the first speaker with almost
groan 'They cost s2.9S, and wen never get
anybody they'll fit"
Bobby drank in all the conversation eayHf
ly, and it finally dawned upon him that
these two men wanted a small COY - s.-e
some part in the performance. An evil spirit
must have been flying around just then and
put a bad idea into his head. Why couldnt
he apply for the position? He'd show the
people at home that he was worth some
thing.
So Bobby suddenly stepped up to one OF
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one at home, and then after a goodbye
handshake he accompanied the men.
That night the circus left town, and poor
Bobby never worked so hard in his life. The
next afternoon his career a circus per-
former really began, and he was so fright
ened before the audience that he could
hardly pull the curtain aside.
The one bright spot in Bobby's life was
the managers little daughter Belle. She
made Bobby's acquaintance the first day he
came, and Immediately the children were
fast friends.
After Bobby had finished the hundred and
one things he had to do, the two would play
around the circus ring and he would forget
for time that there was more work ahead.
At last Belle began to ask about his father
and mother. and where he had come from.
and when she learned that he had run
away from nice home simply to spite his
mother, her pretty forehead puckered up
and she shook her head disapprovingly.
Belle was a well-brought-up little circus
girl
why. Bobby!' she exclaimed, Just
think how your mother will worry and fret.
And unless Teddy tells she will think you
are lost. Besides, how much nicer your
home must be than this old rattlety circus.
At first Bobby was sullen and refused
to listen to his small friend. Then he Won
dered If, after all. he had acted the part
Of a gentleman or a hero in running away
and causing his sweet little mother, of
whom he was really very fond, such deal
of worry. He realized that she must be
nearly crazy with grief and anxiety. and
he decided to give up the circus and start
for home the instant.
So, after he had been gone two whole
days, he stole quietly out after the evening
performance, bidding fearful goodbye TO
little Belle. He was in a town about TWEEN
ty miles from home, 1t was very dark and
he was badly frightened by queer shadows
and the wind roaring through the trees;
but he kept bravely on through the ght,
resting now and again. and at breakfast
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orange-Colored Motor Goggles.

The glare of the road is so intense now
that many men and women with sensitive
eyes are wearing orange-tinted goggles.
It was in France that the custom arose,
and vanity has had something to say to It's
growth. For assuredly yellow glass looks
better than dark blue or gray, to say MOTH
ing Of the fact that it makes a gayer'
brighter world than that seen through the
sadder gray or the more depressing blue.
Orange. moreover as a color exercises
a beneficial effect upon the eyes. An ocu-
list of great repute. whose patients sit IN
rooms papered red, recommends them 70
blotting paper upon their writing tables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
Uses for Rain Water.

Rain water should always be used for
the face II possible especially IL the skin
is at all delicate and susceptible to sunburn
or cold winds. If this is not procurable
the water should be distilled, and those
who have not the means Of doing this at
home can easily procure large supply OF
distilled water for very small sum. Even
when these precautions are not taken the
water used for the face should be boiled.
and then left to cool while a small bag OF
oatmeal powder should be kept at hand
to squeeze out in the basin, a little pow
dered orris root added to the oatmeal Civ
ing the water a delicious and refreshing
scent.
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said the professor mildly. He looked over
the edge. 1T would be interesting. he
said, Ito study the customs and habits of
Gurillarias.'
IF you don't mind 1 said, I'D rather
go back to earth"
Just as you say. said the professor.
I'VE seem to be going all right. Up, or
down, it's ali a matter of point of view.
In few hours We landed on the identical
spot from which we had started. 1 got out
and shook hands with the professor. Good
bye 1 said; I've had splendid time and
I'll never forget it,
Goodbye he said kindly, sit was enter
tanning. l must go home now and make it
all right with my wife about the wash tub
and the parlor vase"
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and fro. and when the balls of worsted
rolled To The floor she could jump down
after them. If Marjorie didn't discover her
loss Fluff would have quite game all by
herself unwinding and snarling the wor-
Bted to her hearts content. If Marjorie
discovered this Fluff was sure to be scold-
ed and then severely kissed for her misbe-
havior.
On this particular afternoon Fluff had
been put up on Marjories shoulder to go
to sleep, and the needles were clicking
busily. 90,
almost wish I had made this some other
color. I'm getting tired of red and gray
aren't your
"Pwrpwrpwrpwrpwr," answered Fluff in
her ear.
"Clickety-click," went the needles. and
Fluff 5 blinking eyes closed, and her purr-
ing grew softer and softer.
Suddenly she was sure she saw both balls
OF worsted roll TO the floor. and In flash
down she scrambled after them. Down.
down down, the floor had surely never
been far away before. And to Fun S
anaZement as she came nearer the balls
she discovered they were actually running.
for In some strange way they had found
feet.
Hurry, Hurry, she heard the Red Yarn
say to the Gray. IF you don't run faster
we shall DC caught, and knitted into COM
forter-I heard her tell the cat So"
Pm coming as fast as 1 can painted
the Gray Yarn. You know 1 have n
Quaker foot which isn't as fast as your
feet. have twist In my side. too
j wasn't wound up right. I'm all tangled
Inside too. l almost wish that dreadful
kitten would come and shove me along"
with pleasure answered Fluff, gently
petting the Gray BALL
"Ow"' shreked the Gray Yarn, chow
you frightened me. VIII you help us to
ESCAPE good mistress Pussy?'
Marjorie Is dear little girl" answered
Fluff She really loves me. though she
does sometimes squeeze too hard, and l
couldn't"
"oh, We don't mind being squeezed"
sighed the Red Yarn confdentially-''its
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FLUFF.
BY ALICE JANE.

Fluff was about as good and about as
bad as the ordinary kitten, and she never
tired of playing with her little mistress.
When Marjorie WAS tired out Flun was
contented to snuggle down in her lap and
purr herself to sleep. Some one had pre-
scented Marjorie with some knitting needles
and bright colored worsteds, and the little
girl was struggling TO knit what her grand
mother called comforter" for dear papa
to wrap about his neck during the long
drive to the station each morning. for Mar
jorie lived in the country and her father
had to come to the city to business every
day. Fluff found that knitting was very
attractive work. for she could be half
asleep ana watch the needles moving to
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~ NEW u
f. PggZ ZIE~S|
(yasza3 ~
WORD SQUARE.

WORD SQUARE.
L. girls name. 2 Distortion of the face. 3.
Simple. 4. An inclosed space.
DIAMOND.
1. vowel in ''airy.' . A conjunction. 8,
Wrathful l. Thirsty. 5. A consonant In airy"
BEHEADINGS.
Behead-1. Not afraid and leave to rage. 2. OBJ
security and leave weaving machine 3. Not early
and leave devoured.
PRIMAL ACROSTIC.
am composed OF seven letters and my primals
spell the name Of month. /. Affirmation. 2 An
Enclosure. B. To watch. 4. A sign. 5. To strike.
g. A direction. Z. A garden implement.
CHARADE.
Ny first is form Of medicine; my second il
fierce; my third is any period of time; my whole 10
a long journey.
HIDDEN VEGETABLES.
l. Abe. Eta and Charles going to the fair,
Q. To the right you turn / presume. 8. After
travelling on and on L only stopped to get a bite
to eat.
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the men and said: What Is it you want a
boy to do?"
After a careful scrutiny the man an
swered: Nothing much just to pull the cur
tain aside for the marble statues"
do you think 1 could do that?' asked
Bobby.
your" said the man. What would your
ma and pa say? We're going to leave this
town tonight"
oh" said Bobby. airiiy, I'm quite old
enough to do as please. So if you think III
do, I'd like to come
The men looked at each other thought
fully. and. although they knew they would
probably have to face an irate papa for
taking the boy they determined to risk 1t.
feeling sure the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." would
be proper fit.
Taking Teddy aside, Bobby drew forth
many promises from him not to tell any
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BOB ANDTHE CIRCUS
BY FLORENCE WILLIS.

Saturday was always gala day for the
Brown children Cooped up all the week
in school as they were, it was only natural
that they should want a little fun, so Sat
urday was chosen for the widest kinds OF
pranks and capers. Fortunately they lived
in the country and had plenty Of room to
race and tear, to play Fox and Geese. and
Paper Chase, and all sorts of games.
This particular Saturday morning Bobby
Brown, the Oldest of the four, seemed out
of sorts-nothing pleased him. His mother
said he must have jumped out of the wrong
side Of the bed and consequently everything
seemed wrong. He 6idr't want to play
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Long Ago.

BOY OF TODAY.
o, little boy of Long Ago,
You wore a powdered wig;
Your buckled shoes look tight and small;
Your necktfe very big.
Your coat Is slick,
Your neck is stiff.
You look as though
You'd had till.
o, tell me. did you ever have
The run that enjoy?
How could you when you never were
A jolly shirt-waist boy.
GIRL OF TODAY.
O, little girl of Long Ago,
Your snowy pantalette,
Your full, full skirt,
Your tiny waist,
Your hair done in net,
Your very meek and pious air
All make me wonder so
How you could have a bit of fun.
You girl of Long Ago.
think you We're little pris-
Now really, don't feel hurt
How could you have been otherwise
Without u golfng skirt?
BOTH.
And yet you lived.
o boy and girl,
In wondrous Long Ago;
Today one reads
The valiant deeds
That you in turn must know.
They happened right before your eyes,
Those deeds of Long Ago.
When Indians crept out at night,
And wild beasts wandered near.
And wars on wars were taking place
All now you seem to hear!
You fought? You boy of powdered wigf
Hail, hero, we bend low!
And you? You were an army nursel
Brave girl of Long Ago.
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the knitting we don't like. How would
you like to be knitted. pray?'

the knitting we don't like. How would
you like to be knitted, pray?'
Fluff didn't exactly know, she certainly
shouldn't care to try it.
It's this way" explained the Red Yarn.
'Graysic and l promised each other long
ago, when l fell in love with her as she
lay on the store shelf, that we would never
part but that we would be crocheted into
a beautiful pair Of slippers. The crochet
needle doesn't hurt much as the short
pointed knitting needles. you know, and
rather than he knitted into comforter. too
We have resolved to run away. VIII you
help us, Mistress Pussy?'
Yes answered Fluff slowly. "If l help
you off | suppose Marjorie will have more
time to play with me- and you will be hap
pier too. I'll tell you what We'll do.
will run back and get the needles and the
part of the comforter already made and
we will hide them
SO Fluff jumped gently back to Mar
jorie's lap. caught the inch or two of COM
forter in her teeth and sprang down.
In some way the worsted was tangled
about her feet and her head. and she
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At Grandmamma's.

At home Tn never allowed to eat
Fresh bread any rich cooking;
For mother says children must eat whole wheat
In order to grow good looking.
But at grandm0mma's I had coffee
And cake that full OF spices.
And nice fresh bresd-and what do you think
i ate Thousand slices.
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CHARADE.
Man age (managel.
OMITTED WORD.
EIGHT HIDDEN STATES.
Ohio. Utah, Texas. Vermont. Maryland. Colorado.
Maine, Idaho.
MISPLACED yOWELS.
The shades of night were falling fast,
As through Alpine village passed
youth. who lore mid snow and ice
banner with this strange device, Excelsior.
BEHEADISGS.
l. S-led-e Q. Hold. 3. A-muse
WORD SQUARE
l. NEAT
.. EACH
3. A en- +
J. He n
SISTER SUES SLATE.
Goldenrol.
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time very tired. footsore little boy stole
quietly into his mothers house. and though
he was too big TO cry. sobbed out the whole
story with his head buried on her shoulder.
Bobby forgiven. and for punishment
he remembered his mothers tear-stained
face for many day afterward.
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The Old Man of Durnfries.

There was an old man of Dumfries,
Who always kits and bare knees:
But when he grew old and the wea Their grew cold
He burst in terrible
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
MRS. LOUIS lACONB.
MRS, LOUIS LAC0NB.
SUFFERED FOR MONTHS.
Operation AdvOCated-Saved
By Pe-ru-na.

Mrs. Louis Lacomb, Hayward, Wis,
writes:
IL hsve followed your treatment as
closely as l could and am now entirely
well.
ave had two doctors and one said
that I would have 10 have an operation
performed before could regain my
health.
1--WE then decided to write you as to
nv condition, as / had been suffering
nearly year with severe pains and
headaches st times so that could
scarcely stand up.
"Now feel so well after q short
treatment with your remedy. and am
so grateful thar do nor know how 10
express my tbsnkS.
81 thank you many times for the kind
advice / have had from you"
Write TO DR.. s. B. Hartman, President
Of the Hartman Ssnitarium, Colum bus,
Ohio, for free medical advice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
OBJECT
LESSON
ROAD

Work on the government "object
lesson road" at the fair grounds is
progressing as fast as the circumstances
will allow. The grading Of the road
is practically finished, and as soon as
the track leading to the bunkers is
built the rock will be laid.
Seyed waterways have been built
80 as TO drain the road thoroughly, Is
inch concrete tile being used. The
method Of laying The rock win be
something like this: The first LAYER
consists Of rock screened at 81! inches,
put down at a depth Of six inches ana
rollei down 10 four inches; the see
oud layer is Of rock screened at ~
inches, and laid three inches in depth
and rolled 10 two inches. On top Of
this second layer a coat Of screening
is applied freely. so as to Gil all the
space aud make the rock surface solid
aud smooth. The road Is then flooded
With water and effectively rolled.
IL is hoped tia, when the work Of
laying rock Is begun all The road super.
visoFs Of the county will consider the
object losson" Of sufficient import.
anee 70 be proseht and watch the pro
gress Of road building. Not only
shouh ,he road supervisors take par
iieular interest in this. but all farm.
crs who believe In frst.ciaN highways
should make IL point 20 watch the
building of the road near the fa.
grounds.
some ot tho newspapers have 81.
foncously referred 20 this work az a
'oad building experiment. II L. no, an
experiment that the government *.
Per's are conducting but an objee,
lesson. rAo maeadsm!red road is no
Iosger an experiment in the Uui,el
states for iis efieiency end endurance
has beeH proved beyond doubt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
Just a Blaze.

There were things doing on North
Capital street this morning. and If
looked for awhile as if the FIRE was 60
ing 20 take the whole country. J. b
Underwood caused the trouble because
he zane down the st-ee' with a big
wagon and bigger load Of hay
brought from the Savage farm. The
wagon. owing to neglect on his part or
somebody else';, got a hot box. and SET
the hay on FIRE, and night there al
kinds Of trouble commence. The
wagon was hot, the box was hot. the
hay was on f-e, and Mr.. Underwood
was warm himself The grass along
the street caught FIRE, and wen, at It's
own lovely will. Everybody along the
street, who had bucket. came out,
and thought they were enjoying a
Fourth Of July celebration. The fire
ran over into a vacant lot and sprea
toward the new cottage Of L. J. Ne.
Coy, and for a little while it looked as
if that domicile would 90 up in the
air, but by the good work Of the neigh.
bor', who worked with a will, the fre
was finally put under control.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
Hotel Arrivals
Willamette.

f. Hofer, Salem.
Leo Shupe, Denve-.
W \. Robertson.
V. Pawley. Seattle.
T. A. Nillsou. Cottage Grove.
II. L. Mouland, Portland.
Chas X. Buleukopf, New York.
D. L. Clause, Portland.
Maud Wigenfeld. Portland.
\. K Townsend, Woodburn.
VI. G. Adkins.
F. VI. Marca-'y. San Francisco.
Sal.m.
A. e. smith.
J. Sykes and wife. Salem.
Arthur L. Wiudou, Brow lsvine.
II. Hurnn, New York
\. c. Titus sn3 wife. Helena. Mont
\. W. Mckay, Gervais
;. J. Mckay, Gervais.
Cottage.
NJ. D. Wisdom.
c. C. Bcriley, Portland.
T. A. Faike-:, Portland.
D. D. Barron.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
SPEAKS
ABOUT
MILK
Meeting of DairymeD Being
Held at City Hall This
Afternoon

An interesting meeting Of the dairy
men Of the Willamette valley is in pao.
ere.s Ia the city hall this afternoon.
The meeting was called in order tha.
the farmers and others interested in
dairying might meet President Mckay,
Of the Iowa Agricultural College who
made the principal address. Mr.. Ne.
Kay was accompanied to the city by
DR.. James witbyeombe. Of the ATieul-
tural College experiment station, and
J. W. Bailey, state food and dairy
commissioner, and II. +. Lounsbury,
Of the Southern Pacific railroad.
The distinguished visitors were met
at the railroad station this morLing
by a committee composed Of J. r. shep.
herd, manager Of the Capital Cream
cry; J. D. Barber. Of Marion; J. VI.
Cole, Of Turner; Col ]. A. Manning
and Col. +. Hof'r. Of Salem.
The guests were taken to the viii
lamette hotel for lunch, and the meet.
ing was called to order promptly at
2;30 O'Clock.
J. r. SHEPPARD presided at the meet
ing and introduced the speakers. The
attendance is large. considering the
short time that has expired since the
f-s, notice Of the meeting was given.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-21
STATE NEWS

fole'o viii have Aiga sshos, ,s,,
year
TIE town Of More. waseo county
e''ae near being burned Tuesday even,
'eg' Gus owing TO the uni,ed labor. ~
,se ei''rehs only portion Of the resi-.
deaee distract was burned.
Work Is rapidly progressing on n.
rev railroad between oa,ario an
vale. and il is expected train. viii y.
running as far as Huntington by An.
gas, lst.
a gravity system q water works q,
being pat in At Glsulals. II win r..
reservoir to hold 10000 gallons.
aaa 'se water viii Ss plped down from
y We mountains Sb0Ot ESQ OdA wo,k
Is IL PFogssss r0w.