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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
GOVERNMENT WORK FAILS

In two recent instances the federal
government has acknowledged that the
contract system Is preferable to gov
ernment work. The first example is a
resort to the contract system for con-
struction of the Panama canal and the
second is the abandonment Of postage
stamp printing at the federal printing
establishment in washington.
These two examples Of admitted fail
ure in work managed by the govern
ment are especially interesting because
they represent widely different indus
trial fields. The Panama canal calls
for the cheapest and least skilled class
of labor. 1t is mostly ditch digging,
and the workers are chiefly Jamaica
negroes, isthmian natives and chinese.
On the contrary, bank note printing,
to which class postage stamp printing
belongs, represents the highest type Of
"the art preservative."
The failure of government work at
Panama was a surprise and disappoint-
ment to supporters of the theory that
such work can be operated more eco
| ipiiCdhy anu DelIeT III general re-
spects than by the contract system
1t was thought that the prospect for
success at Panama was exceptionally
bright because President Roosevelt
was given a free hand by congress,
with practically unlimited resources of
every kind. The president himself had
the utmost confidence in his ability to
manage the work successfully, but the
outcome shows that he completely
changed his mind.
In the matter of postage stamp
printing the conditions also seemed to
be favorable for demonstrating the SUI
perior advantages of government work.
The American Bank Note company had
printed all postage stamps from the
! beginning of the stamp system down
to about thirteen years ago. The enor-
nous quantity of stamps required, in
creasing rapidly with each succeeding
year, caused the government to under
take the supply work with it's own
plant. But with the most complete es-
tablishment possible and every appar-
ent advantage, the business is to be
abandoned. The American Bank Note
company will take the contract again
to supply all postage stamps, beginning
next February 1, and will deliver
daily supply of 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Bosses on Parade

NW1tn due apologies).
wars all this grumblin' that we hear,,,y
says S. p. on parade. ~
The honest folks are all stirred up." the
anti-bosses said.
Watts eatin' 'em? Watts eatin' 'em?"
says s. p. on parade.
They can't forget that great fim-fam."
the anti bosses said.
How their true and lawful delegates
who met at Santa Cruz
Were chucked aside by Herrin. Ruaf
Boss Parker and the booze,
And they're waiting for election dav. n
show you all whose who's,
So it's Bell they'll be electing in thu
morning."
Watts all the trampin' that I hear?'
asks S. P. on parade.
The voters marching to the polls" the
anti-bosses said
Watts this they're totin' in their fists?''
asks s. P. on parade
THE ballots they will cast for Bell" the
anti-bosses said.
And those white and many weapons.
as they rally to the job,
Will spell down and out to Herrin, Ruef
and all the dirty mob;
And Gillett they'll smite a whacker.
right on his obtrusive mob,
For it's Bell they'll be electing in the
morning!"
who's all the hoboes dressed in black?"
says s. p. on parade
1.-THE hirelings of the S. P. boss" the
anti-bosses said
Whose stiff is that they're goin' Il
plant?" asks s. p on parade.
BOSS Ruefs Gillett they're going to
Hearst" the anti-bosses said.
"And there's wailing in their voices.
and there's cussings in their throats.
AS the body up Salt river to its last
oblivion 1t floats:
In Its winding sheet and cerements of
10000 votes!
For it's Bell they'll be electing in the
morning!'
w. H. C.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

creature of Hearst and organized
labor I'm California, having been con-
vinced that Hearst was only a dema-
gogue and an agitator of labor trou-
bles for his own elf-advancement, did
not propose to support a Hearst man
for governor.
possessed some claims to labor's
support, for while q member of con-
gress I secured the building Of the first
battleship at Mare Island navy-yard,
a policy which labor favors because 1t
means an eight-hour day and good
wages. SO their choice fell to me.
ls Wholly unpIedged
My nomination by labor came to me
honorably and without any compromis-
ing restrictions, and I can truthfully
and conscientiously say to the people
of this state that not a single pledge
or promise has been made by me to
any man, class or interest that l am
not now willing to publish to the world.
My nomination by the Democracy
and by union labor came to me unso-
licited; but of course L am ambitious
to win. 1 wish to become governor of
California, not to promote any selfish
desires, but only for the sake of the
great power that 1 shall then possess
to advance the best interests of my
native state and the general welfare
of the people.
Has Had Experience
1 have held public office for ten years
and have always fought on the side
of clean government. 1 have not
changed my position nor my views and
after the first of January as the chief
magistrate of this state 1 propose to
wage a relentless war against all cor
ruptionists, whether corporate or in
dividual.
1 ask only for square deal, fair,
impartial consideration of my claims,
and 1 believe l shall receive this at
the hands of the people of the south
land, whose friendly greetings have
assured me that l am not here regard
ed as an enemy of public order and
decency or a defender of wrong-doing
in public or private life.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
SponduIix

A wad of money, now and then,
Is relished by the poorest men.
Money loves company.
Money dies from lack of exercise.
A dollar changed is dollar gone.
A dollar always has something to do.
Bad money has no redeeming traits.
Money rarely comes when it is called.
Spondulix greases the way to per-
dition.
An idle dollar is the spendthrift' s
workshop.
A dollar in the hand is worth two
in the promise,-The Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

1t would certainly be proper and
righteous for all ministers and priests
of Los Angeles to urge today upon their
hearers that they go to the polls Tues
day and vote int igently upon the
pending public issue. Preachers can
thus help forward the cause of true
patriotism. People in these days, it
seems, have to be persuaded to exer-
else the functions of citizenship.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
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Mr.. BELL ON LABOR

@ On Saturday night, September {
@ 20, Hon. Theodore A. Bell. Demo-
@ cratic nominee for governor, ad-
@ dressed the union labor organ Z
@ IEatiOns of this city, who had Z
@ given him "A great reception. In (
@ the course of his speech NJ. He'll (
@ saidt
@ 81 have always belle yed that the Z
@ chief executive of the state should 4
9 not and cannot be the representa- (
@ tive of any special class. 4
@ $50 for that reason l will not (
@ say II I am elected will be the (
@ special representative OF labor. for (
@ II did you would not believe me, I
@ and II l did l would be unworthy Z
@ 20 hold that Ofice. (
@ ~ have taken this nomination (
g from the labor party as a great Z
@ compliment 20 me. l have not Z
8 been an agitatOr or demagOEue Z
@ with them. 1 have simply told 4
9 them my views of labor conditions 4
o and what 1 mean 10 do.
@ ''They have exacted no pledge 4
@ from me. They have simply asked I
@ me 40 give labor "A square deal. I
@ would have done that even had (
@ they not asked me. For had ! I
9 felt otherwise toward labor, or I
o any other class. 1 would have feIt (
9 unworthy 10 accept the nOnina- (
9 tiOn." (
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Afraid of 1t

Tomson-I'd sSive anything to break
myself of walking in my sleep.
Johson-Why' don't you have your
wife tie a string to you at night?
Tomson-I'm afraid If she got in the
habit of it she'd want to keep it up In
the day time.-Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
SLEEP AWAY

De moon shine bright an de night birds
peep,
An de shadders roun de cabbin doh
slowly creep,
De gray owl hoot, an de night winds
say:
sleep nah li'r kinky haid. sleep away,
away"
De whippoorwill call lax his lil' heat
grieVeS
Fun his nes' up yondah in de rustlin'
leaves;
De spooks dey cum in de twilight gray
sleep nah III kinky haid. sleep away,
away"
De night cum down an de dew get cold.
An de pore, lt'P lam's seek de wahm
sheep fold,
wheh dey cuddle up close. an de tinkle
bell say:
sleep NAH li'r kinky haid., sleep away,
away"
Yoh ole black mann she will rock an
sing
Rock, rock. rock, LAX an angels wing;
Rock to de Ian wheh de sweet dreams
sway
"sleep, nah li'r kinky haid. sleep away.
away"
Will f, Griffin. in Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Governor Bell will give to the people
of California such a clean, dignifed and
business-like administration as will
place the state twenty years ahead Of
itself
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Again has Langdon run away from
the duties he swore to do, and is down
here windjamming. That isn't the sort
of man California wants for governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Theodore A. Bell will be the next gov
ernor, in spite of the orders issued to
the contrary by Hartman, Herrin,
Parker and Abe Ruef.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

With Theodore A. Bell in the gov
ernor's office there will be no more Abe
Ruefs, Herrins and Parkers in power.
His election will smash the machine be-
yond hope OF re. -ir.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Supposition

Mr.. Snaggs-I understand Bliffkins is
married.
Mrs. SIS that so? Who's hts wife i?
Mr.. S.-Mrs. Bliffkins. l suppose
The Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

viii you permit the S. p. and Ruef to
run the state, by voting for Gillett? VIII
you permit Hearst to run it, through
Langdon? Or will you run it yourself,
by electing your own man, Theodore
A. Bell?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

A vote for Gillett is vote for Ruef
and the s. p A vote for Langdon is a
vote for Hearst. A vote for Bell is a
vote for the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

The people of Southern California are
showing a disposition of late to govern
themselves, "just to see how it feels
once"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Elect Langdon, and put Abe Ruef into
office. Elect Gillett and secure him
free pardon. Elect Bell, and Ruef gets
his punishment.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Nothing at all compared to the army
of voters who will march to the polls
and deposit Bell ballots Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Ruef rules San Francisco. Schmitz is
his puppet. Ruef aims to govern Cali
fornia with Gillett as his puppet. It's
UP to you.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Shall Abe Ruef govern California
through Gillett, Hearst through Lang
don, or the people through Bell?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Still, it can't be denied that Ruef's
shoulder upbears the loving weight of
Gillett's hand. None can deny that.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

How would California like Abe Ruef
as Gillett's deputy governor?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

The S. P. is tightening up its
cinches. Vote for Bell and freedom.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Ruef and Gillett: The twin evils that
threaten California.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Ruefs hand on Gilletts shoulder
That tells the tale.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Langdon, in a prize fighters den.
Was just where he belonged.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Don't believe your ears; look at th
picture The camera can't lie.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Wasn't it a whooper, as well as q
whopper?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Do your ears ache? 1t was enthusi-
astic out around Chutes park, eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

"Herrin and Hearst" Ruef and Gill
lett" There you are.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Where was Abe Ruef? Helping Gill
lett, of course.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
somewhat AmbIauous

Jiggs-Why did dickinson give up his
club when he got married?
Biggs-Well. he said his wife could
always find him there when he went
out nights.-The Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Didn't see Abe Ruef there, did you?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Look at the picture. That's all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
Did You2

Did You?
oh, say, did you see by the moons sill
very light
Whom so proudly we hailed at the twi-
lights last glowing
While the shouts rose so great. and the
bands played with might
And the people acclaimed while the red
flre was blowing.
In the rockets red glare.
While the cheers rent the air:
Oh, say, did you see that our Bell was
still therel
Oh, long may Bell rule DER this people
so brave.
And we'll all vote for him, so our state
he may savei
Editors should no longer refer 70 Mr.
Bertha Krupp as a poor man. He may
have been once, but he isn't now.
New York has started a move to ele-
vate the chorus girl. The whole girl,
not the toes only.
Kansas and Nebraska say they need
windmills. If windjammers will do
they can get plenty after election.
LHuI CnlCdBO girl VINO advertised
herself for sale came to the usual
bad end-writlng for the Hearst vel
lows. She sold herself, all right.
Poppy-Her mind is above dress.
Magnolia-Yes, she talks millinery
all the time.
A Pittsburg bank clerk lost $3.50 on
a royal flush. Couldn't he find a
chorus girl loose?
The campaign book arguments may
be all right, but the pocketbook wins
more votes.
Gabby Little Bird
A little bird told us that Dan Cos
grove is contemplating matrimony:
that Dutch Hamburg wishes he was a
poor little fly; that Charlie heard from
Sallie again last night; that you
should whistle at Tobe Fischer. then
look look at his imitation of jumping jack;
mat the ladies on his route say "Vic
Colin can just make the sweetest GOO
goo eyes," that Joe Daddy" Kiethiey
says that his horses told him thew
We're glad fly time was over: that wal
Ter Stretz must stop making himself
look so pretty, or some one is sure
10, steal him.-Boonville (Mo.) Times.
Hearst classes himself with Jefferson
and Lincoln. Those dead ones.
Any one needing stork advise T. r.
some one sent him two.
Pansy-I never dreamed you'd kiss
me against my will ~
Palm-Dreams go by contraries, you
.,, Wlll candidates whose election "saves
tne country" get hero medals?
s,, Dr. Hiliis asks What type of man
shal si rule"' New York answers: mot
the poster type" -'0t
NO NO wonder campaign orators make
a ir,, ~, arguments. Look at the "hot
vo,,5s mhe way way San Francisco is acting
you'd think the April earthoueke was
DIVINE punishment, and needed II too
uan,s 40 the Hearst corporations pay the
i1earst campaign funds? Isn't that
against the law? THAT
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

That rally elects Bell, hands down.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Ruef wasn't there; notice that?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Those shouts are still echoing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Governor Bell, after Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Labor UnfavorabIe to GiIIett

and Herrin, so far as they could, and
strenuously opposed my nomination,
but without avail.
1t will be recalled that before any
conventions were held the American
Federation of Labor decided to take
part in the politics of each state. Here
in California Gillett was not looked
upon with favor because he had been
unfriendly toward labor while in con-
gress. Langdon was regarded as the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

All over but the balloting.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Poppy-Her mind Is above dress.
Magnolia-Yes, she talks millinery
all the time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

That Chicago girl who advertised
herself for sale came to the usual
bad end-writing for the Hearst vel
lows She sold herself, all right.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

A Pittsburg bank clerk lost S3S5O on
a royal flush. Couldn't he find
chorus girl loose?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Kansas and Nebraska say they need
Windmills. IL windjammers will do.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

The campaign book arguments may
be all right, but the pocketbook wins
more votes
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Did you hear that Bell?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

The camera didn't lie.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04
Population of Los Angeles, PSI, 1853

'Rah for Bell!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

New York has started move to ele-
vate the chorus girl. The whole girl,
not the toes only.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-04

Editors should no longer refer to Mr..
Bertha krupp as poor man. He may
have been once, but he isn't now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
PRICELESS COLLECTION.
Forepaugh-Sells Circus With
out an Equal.

The Great Adam Forepaugh and
Sells Brothers Enormous Shows
United, and stupendous fire show
"Fighting the Flames" which are to
exhibit here Wednesday, August 22,
illustrate the highest development
of two of the greatest amusement
enterprises known to circus history,
and the ownership of the most sue
cessful circus managers In the world
today, have produced this result.
Twelve acres of space are necessary
| for the numerous tents, and the can
vas under which the circus program
proper takes place. will comfortably
| accommodate twelve thousand peo-
| pie. In this huge area, besides the
great stretches OF rising seats for the
multitude, are a forest of aerial
"fixings" for the daring work of
trapese performers, two great stages
for the variety of gymnastics and vau
deville sensations imported from
European capitals; three rings for
the nerve-quicking specialties of
circus riding, and quarter of mile
racing track for the hippodrome fea-
lures of ancient glory. The menag-
erie annex offers the most complete
and valuable wild animal collection
ever offered for public inspection.
1t is a veritable libary on natural
history, affording a wonderful oppor-
tunity for inspecting at close range
the rarest of wild animal nature.
Huge dens. tanks, pens and cages
are grouped in classes for conven-
ience and helpful study of the in1i-
vidual and general characteristics OF
this priceless collection.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
CapitOls Spread Themselves.
stipation.

The Capitols were victorious in
the most exciting game yet played
under the auspices of the Capital
City Amateur League. Yesterday af-
ternoon's performance raised the
baseball stock of the bunch from the
state house as no other previous con-
test ever did. Six to three was the
score that gave the Capitols the de-
cisive victory in yesterdays pretty
matinee. There were no spectacular
plays by either of the teams, but
somehow every player was in the
game to win, and the contest was de-
cidedly interesting. The Capitols,
however, were strengthened by the
addition of two of the Woolen Mills
best players, Emil Donaldson and
VIM. Sheridan. In the fourth inning
the Capitols ran in four runs that
gave them the victory.
Zwicker caught for the Bookkeep-
ers and Mace pitched. The Capitols'
battery consisted of Perkins as catch
er and Southwick as pitcher.
The standing of the clubs is as fol-
~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
w. R. Anderson. the Salem car

w. r. Anderson, the Salem cap
italist and retired liquor dealer. has
gone to Green river hot springs,
Washington, for an outing.
H. c. Mace and wife and two chill
dren, formerly of Salem, but for
three years at Seattle, are guests of
L. Ralph, of South Salem.
H. E. Lounsbury, of the Southern
Pacific, returned to Portland this
morning, after having spent several
days in Salem on official business.
Mrs. James r. Robertson and chill
dren, who have been visiting at the
home of c. F. Lansing, returned yes
terday to their home at Forest Grove.
w. w. Smith, of Washtucna, Wash
ington, and j. F. Smith, of Mon
mouth, are visiting their sister, Mrs.
c. H. Walker, of the Commercial dye
works.
L. r. Allen, of the state engineer
ing department, has returned from a
trip to the Sandy and Nehalem rivers
where he has been engaged in hydro
graphic work.
Miss Elsie Reed has gone to Sa-
lem to accept employment. She has
been for some time engaged at the
Commercial restaurant in this city
Corvallis Gazette.
Walter l.. Tooze will open q hop
Office in Portland, and enter into the
hop brokerage business on an extern
sive scale. Frank Page, of Eugene,
will be associated with him.-Wood-
burn Independent.
II. w. Brooks, formerly travelling
solicitor for the Oregon Daily Jour
nal, has resigned his position and
has accepted a similar one with the
Baker City Herald. Mr.. Brooks is
we'll known in Salem.
Mrs. George Eyre and children left
for Newport today with Mrs. John
Ferguson, where Uncle John would
have the tea ready for them this ev-
ening, but for the fact that he is Wis
iting old battlefields in Kansas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
A Pleasant Way to Travel.

The above is the usual verdict Of
the traveller using the Missouri Pacific
railway between the Pacific coast and
tho East, and we believe that the ser
vice and accommodation given merit
this statement. From Denver, Colora-
do Springs and Denver there are two
through trains daily to Kansas City
and st. Louis, carrying Pullman's lat
est standard eleetrie-lighted sleeping
ears, chair ears and up.to.date dining
ears The same excellent service is
operated from Kansas City and ST.
Louis to Memphis, Little Rock and Hot
Springs. If you are going East or
South. write for particulars and full
information. ttl f NI
W. G. MCBRIDE, Gen. Agt.
l34 Third st., Portland, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
Herhine.

Renders the bile more fluid, and
thus helps the blood to flow; 1t
affords prompt relief from bilious
ness, indigestion, sick and nervous
headaches, and over-indulge In
food and drink.
G. l.. Caldwell, Agt. M. X. and
T. Il. r.. Checotah. Ind. Ter, writes.
April IS, 1908: 81 was sick for over
two years with enlargement OF the
liver and spleen, and / had given up
all hope of being cured, when my
druggist advised me to use Herbine
II has made me sound and we'll. "
soc. For sale by ID. j. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
PUT OIL ON
SALEM STREETS
Block on Court Street Being
SprinkIed With Crude
Petroleum

hay on the streets. The use of Oil
is a great step of progress, and is
hailed by crowds of people with
great delight.
Sprinkle Streets With Oil.
Marion county will probably try
the experiment of sprinkling the
streets of Salem with crude petro-
leum.
The county court will expend the
necessary amount to sprinkle the
streets around the court house, If
man with a suitable rig can be Sc
cured to do the work at a reasonable
price.
The county is already paying s19.-
so per month for the sprinkling of
this block with water, and the court
is willing to make the change, and
try oil for awhile.
If the trial work is done, and
provoves to be satisfactory, the ar
rangement will be made permanent.
The Salem department of the Gen
eral Electric Company is receiving
roll in tank cars, and has agreed to
furnish the crude oil used by the
county at cost. This will make the
cost of the oil very small. and it is
generally believed that the expert
ment will prove a success.
! Push Oiled Streets.
! Oiled streets is just the thing Salem
needs to keep down the dust, 1t
does not cost much, and when once
done stays long time. 1t is odorless
after a few days. and much cleaner
than the refuse and mud that comes
with flying, nasty, dust. 1t packs the
dust against the time the rain comes,
and the oil causes the water to run
off more easily. In California 1t is
put on hot, and forms coating like
asphaltum. The experience of Ger
vais and Hubbard are near at hand,
and it would pay the Salem city coun'
Gil to take a trip down and see its
effect, and neither of these places
have covered the ground scientific
ally, as Salem should.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-03
The End of the World

OF troubles that robbed T.. II. Wolfe.
of Bear Grove, Ia, of all usefulness,
came when he began taking Electric
Bitters. He writes: 1.-TWO years ago
Kidney Trouble caused me great
suffering, which | would never have
survived had not taken Electric
Bitters. They also cured me of Gen
eral Debility. Sure cure for all
Stomach, Liver and Kidney COM
plants, Blood Diseases. Headache,
Dizziness and Weakness or bodily
decline. Price, 50c. Guaranteed by
j. C. Perry's drug store.