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light directly into electricity. To this
interesting and valuable subject of in
vestigation Bartoli, an Italian physi-
cist, gave some attention. In 1881 he
performed an experiment with this
as the object and claimed success
He arranged conducting film of sill
yer so that it could be moved with
very great velocity, the ends of the
film being connected with a galvan-
ometer. The film was then set in mo-
tion while = bright ray of sunlight fell
upon 1t.
Bartoli claims that when light was
thus allowed to fall on the moving
film small detection was observed,
thus indicating the presence of a cur
rent Of electricity. He also states
that when the film was at rest there
was no detection; also, upon reversing
the direction of the motion of the
film, the DETECTION of the galvanomet-
ter was reversed.
Believing that the confirmation of
such direct conversion of the electro
magnetic waves of light into elec-
tricity was of fundamental importance,
DR.. Davis constructed a more sensi-
tive apparatus than that of Bartoli, de-
signed upon a somewhat different plan.
The method employed was to place a
thin film of silver on glass plate or
disk "a in Figs. H., I'LL. which was
SO thin as to be translucent. The
ends of this film were connected by
wires wv w running through a hol-
low steel axle OBJ to very sensitive
galvanometer.
The disk carrying the film was then
set in motion, making approximately
200 revolutions a second. and sunlight
concentrated upon the film by means
of powerful lens (X).
In the first experiments performed
some slight defiections of the galvan-
ometer were noticed. but in later trials
when greater care was tAAen to avoid
all extraneous causes of disturbance.
no detection could be obtained on the
galvanometer. no matter whether the
! film was revolving rapidly or was en-
tirely at rest.
1t is my opinion. however. says DR..
Davis. in view of my experiments with
the more sensitive instruments now
at the disposal of physicists, and in
view of Bartoli's single experiment
in 1881. that the effect he observed
was in all probability due. to outside
electrical disturbances. That light
may be converted into electricity is
no doubt a possibility. but theory
seems to indicate that If any effect is
obtained 1t is probably too small to be
measured by any instrument now
known to science.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
A NoUel Nelu Welding Process

There are three general methods of
making welded rail joints. In one
method. cast iron is poured around
the Joint, the molten iron being OBJ
tanned from a portable cupola. In an
other method the rails are fused to-
Sether by high amperage alternating
current. generated in transformer.
When thermit was discovered another
process of welding was developed. the
ends OF the rails being fused together
by the heat of the thermit.
In new system of rail welding. de.
veloped in Germany, and described in
the Street Railway journal. the heat
is derived from flaming arc. which
allows the use OF u direct current,
The positive wire Is attached to the
carbon. and the negative wire Is at
tached to the rail. The carbon Is
guided by holder. which is moved by
hand, and the arc produced is fed with
steel. which melts and runs into a
mold surrounding the joint. At the
same time the ends Of the rails become
fused and unite. thus forming a per-
feet joint
The current Is taken from trolley
wire. and is reduced from $50 volts to
go volts by the apparatus shown In
the sketch. The large wagon contains
motor dynamo. and the other con-
tains an auxiliary storage bait ry
wAich is connected In parallel with
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works the surface cars and bridge
entrances"
To Smith was thereupon addressed an
inquiry as to who was his partner.
He pointed out another youthful. but
rather more roughly dressed fellow
in the crowd. This clipper" was or
dered over to stand beside Smith.
By this process the detectives were
enabled not alone to fasten in their
memories the faces OF the two of
tenders individually. but to associate
them with each other. and in this
manner simplify the task of picking
them out in future.
Everybody brought into this cham.
ber of sitting is photographed and
measured by the Bertillon system.
after which all hands are taken to
court to be turned loose by the va.
rious police magistrates, many Of
whom seem disinclined to hold pris-
oners of this type on vagrancy
charge or to remand them for further
examination with view to adding
to their discomforts. and thus en-
couraging them to seek fresh fields
and pastures new. 1t Is the aim and
purpose of all police orders that this
class be apprehended whenever and
wherever they turn up.
Some women engage In the work
Of picking pockets, but that sex is
not SO commonly found nowadays as
formerly. 1t used to be that such
women. when they were not en-
gagged in shoplifting. piled their vo.
cation on the street cars and other
crowded places. usually with a male
companion. That was straight pick
oocketing. The business is now done
after dark. more often late at night.
by women who accost drunken men
or unsophisticated strangers and back
them up against fence or lead them
into vacant hall. ostensibly for con.
versational purposes. Then they
start II. to fondle their victims. and
It Is all over.
Some OF these women are SO very
clever that when they have sue.
ceeded in removing q mans bank roll
they manage to replace It with . bun.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

merely agents for some feminine
charmer, or charmers, and where the
criminal escapes the police and the
just results of his thefts he in turn
becomes the victim of the women
resorts.
There was a time when the Eng
lish were considered the most expert
in this branch Of crime, but that Is
no longer an existing condition. A
crowd Of English crooks came to this
country couple Of years ago. They
got no further than New York, which
has the system of apprehending pro-
fessional crooks boiled down to a
fine art. This party included four OF
the wiliest and most skillful pick
pockets of London and the continent.
The New York police caught them
all. one after another, SO rapidly that
they were dazed. The same kind OF
performance occurred when party
Of German thieves landed in Phila-
delphia. The thieves were arrested
very quickly after they began op-
erations, one of them being caught
with seven watches on his person.
In the cases of most thieves who
ply their calling between New York
and Chicago and other of the larger
cities the process of making the de-
tectives acquainted with the criminals
makes 1t difficult for any well-known
crook to be in the city any length
Of time without being recognized and
watched. For instance. at the Har-
rison Street station or the old cen
trail detail, now housed at the Des-
PLANES Street station. the criminals
and suspicious persons picked up dur
ing the night are held until morning
for scrutiny and possible identifica-
ton by the detectives, simple proc
ess that has for some time been in
vogue.
John Smith," for example, the in
spector, lieutenant or sergeant in
charge Of the operations, would call
out in gruff, imperious tones: Hold
up your right hand" The individual
addressed on one such instance re-
Gently, a dapper. well-dressed young
man with narrow face and bright,
ratty eyes, had raised his hand high
in the air. Then the inspector had
repeated: John Smith, pickpocket,
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
ERA OF BIG THINGS.
Rewards Than Ever in
Worlds History.

In these days the surgeon who is
master of his science receives fees
which would have startled the surgeons
and the public. so years ago. A fee of
100000 is not uncommon for an op-
GRAFTON which can be performed in
comparatively little time. OF course,
$4,000 is not the maximum fee.
There are cases, 1t is stated, in
which as much as $25,OOO has been
paid. When life is hanging by
thread the question of fees is i'm
material. The average man will give
all that he has, if required, to get a
new lease Of life through the sur
geon's skill. A famous throat spe-
cfalist was once summoned from
London to treat the father of the
present kaiser. He remained only a
few days after making diagnosis.
He rendered no bill. but it is said
the German government gave him a
fee which represents half a years
earnings Of the specialist, who had a
very large income from his profes.
sion. Even the literary man receives
large fees for his work. Mr.. John
Morley. it has been stated, was paid
$50,000 to write the Life of Glad
stche." Certainly, great skill and
talent never commanded greater re-
wards than they do now. 1t is an era
of big things.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
Misdirected Energy.

Frances, girl of 13, was destined
by her mother to be fine musician.
While still little child she was
taught to read the notes, and her
tiny fingers were placed on the key
board. Year in and year out the
child was obliged to practice, and
she acquired a measured amount OF
skill, but her playing was wooden
and spiritless. In despair. her moth
er said to her: What do you ex-
pect to be when you are grown up?"
The girl sighed. when I am
grown up, mother, if I have a house
of my own, the first thing shall do
will be to order the piano chopped
up for kindling wood. I want to be
a doctor"
AS time passed musical studies
were dropped, and duly Frances went
to the medical college. At last she
was allowed liberty to grow in her
own proper direction. She is a sue
cessful physician. treating nervous
disorders with rare sympathy and un-
standing.-Woman's Home Com
panion.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

portion sufficient positive electricity
to make the atom electrically neutral
Any given number being present
these electrons will occupy certain
definite positions, with regard to one
another. within the atom. II. now,
some outside force displaces one of
these electrons from its position of
equilibrium, the force within the
atom tending to pull 1t back to it's
original place will cause it to vibrate.
and this vibrating charge will be the
origin of ether disturbances. The
oscillations succeed one another with
extreme rapidity, and so we have an
electromagnetic disturbance of short
wave length which affects our senses
with the sensation of light
Knowing. then. that light is due to
electrical oscillations. the question
naturally arose as to whether or not
1t would be possible to convert sun
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
OUTDOOR LIFE
Will Not Offset the Ill Effects of Coffee
When One Cannot Digest It.
A farmer says:

A farmer says:
1T was not from liquor or tobacco
that for ten years or more | suffered
from dyspepsia and stomach trouble.
they were caused by the use of coffee
until l got so bad had to give up
coffee entirely and almost give up eat
ing. There were times when | could
eat only boiled milk and bread and
when | went to the field to work
had to take some bread and butter
along to give me strength.
II doctored with doctors and tool
almost everything | could get for my
stomach in the way of medicine, but
If got any better it only lasted lit
tie while until | was almost a walking
skeleton.
"One day l read an ad for Post I'M
and told my wife | would try 1t. and
as to the following facts | will make
affidavit before any Judge:
II quit coffee entirely and used
Postum in its place. have regained
my health entirely and can cat any
thing that is cooked to eat. have
increased in weight until now I weigh
more than ever did: have not
taken any medicine for my stomach
since | began using Postum. Why.
believe Postum will almost digest an
lion wedge.
my family would stick to coffee al
first. but they saw the effects II had
on me. and when they were feeling
bad they began to use Postum. one al
time. until now we all use Postum
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich.
Ten days trial Of Postum In place
Of coffee proves the truth. an easy ant
pleasant way. There's q reason"
Look In pkgs. for = copy Of the n
nous little book, "The Road to Well
Vile"
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

Chicago.-Keeping pace with the
ingenuity of the criminal class is
one OF the most difficult duties of
the modern police of large cities.
There is no class SO up to date in
its business methods as the criminal
class. Successful businesses of le-
gitimate character must change their
systems constantly because of COM
petition. Between the professional
criminal and the professional GRIM
inal catcher. aided and abetted by
all good citizens. there is a constant
war of wits. That the criminal SO
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
Consumption of Calcium Carbide.

Consumption of Calcium Carbide.
DR.. Vogel has published statistics.
from which he estimates the consump-
tion In Germany ut about $4,000 tons.
and the production of German fac
tories at $500 tons. leaving more than
10000 tons for Importation. The coun-
tries from which this amount is prin-
cipally drawn produce altogether the
following quantities: Norway. $500
tons; Sweden. $500 tons: Switzerland.
$1,000 tons: Austria Hungary. $4,000.
The European countries consuming the
largest quantities are Germany. Franc,
and Italy. He estimates the total COZ
sumption Of Europe at $4,000 tons. ~. 1
OF the whole world at 100000 tons.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

the generator. In using the apparatus
the wagons are placed at the side OF
the tracks to be welded. and wire
hooked on the trolley wire. When a
car approaches this can be removed.
thus allowing the use OF the line at all
times.
This method of welding is not con-
fined entirely to rail joints, but has
also been used in welding and repairing
m'chine parts. Steam engine cylin-
ders. power shears and other large
Yields have been successfully made.
and 1t has proved to be good method
of repairing broken gears.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

constant flow or urine kept my system
depleted, causing nervous chills and
night sweats. After trying seven diff
ferent climates and using all kinds of
medicines, had the good fortune to
hear of Doans Kidney Pills. This
remedy has cured me. am as well to-
day as 1 was twenty years ago, and my
eyesight is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

simple manipulation, which a novice
can learn in five minutes, the bearing
of the signal bell can be accurately To-
Gated.
Tests between the receivers on the
tug and the bell on the lightship
were made. The position of the tug
was frequently changed and when the
lightsEip was on the starboard bow
or beam 1t was noted that the bell
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

could be heard distinctly from the
starooard receiver, and more family
on the port side, the opposite condi-
tions obtained when the tug brought
the lightship on her port hand. There
in lies one of the chief values of the
device, as because of this readily de-
tected difference in sound fog bound
vessei nearing lightship or light
house can readily find position. The
captain of the Cunarder Lucania
picked up the Nantucket lightship at
distance Of seven and half miles
with the bell
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

Texas, writes: II
was afflicted for
years with pains
across the loins
and in the hips
and shoulders. I
had headache also
a n d neuralgia.
My right eye,
from pain, was Of
little use to me
for wears. The
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

Sunday School Teacher hope none
Of you boys will ever be found among
the goats. Tommy Tucker-How can
we help it, Miss Smathers? We're kids.
amt we?
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19

Some women wouldn't be satisfied IN
Heaven without burglar-proof vaults
in which to lock up their halos.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-19
UTTERLY WORN OUT.
Vitality Slapped by Years Of Suffering
with Kidney Trouble.

Capt. ]. W. Hogun, former postmas-
ter sf Indianola, now living at Austin,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
Special Term for Murder Case.

Herkimer, N. Y, Aug. 20.-The
special term of the state supreme
court ordered by Governor Higgins,
to take up the case of Chester Gil
lette of Cortland, who is under ar
rest here charged with the murder
Of Grace Brown, Justice Irving r.
Devendorf presiding, opened it's ses-
sion here today. The girls body
was found in Big Moose lake last
month under circumstances which
clearly indicated foul play. She had
gone to Big Moose with Gillette and
had gone out on the lake with him.
He asserted that she was drowned
after the accidental upsetting of the
boat,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
New York Odd Fellows Gathering

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 20.-Odd Fell
lows are arriving here in large num-
bers from all parts of the state to
attend the annual session of the
grand lodge of the state of New
York which will open here tomor-
row. Every train arriving brings
relegates from various points. Com
mittees of the local lodges receive
the arriving delegates escort them to
their headquarters and look after
their comfort in general. The city
is rapidly assuming a festive ap-
pearance and the principal streets in
the downtown district are already
handsomely decorated. Everybody
is looking forward with great inter
est to the grand parade which vii!
be the principal spectacular feature
of the convention. 1t is expected
that between 10000 and 10000
members of the order will march in
the parade. Many valuable prizes
will be awarded to the winning
lodges of cantons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
rheumatism,

When pains or irritation exist on
any part of the body, the applica-
ton Of Billiards. Snow Liniment
gives prompt relief. E. w. Sullivan,
Prop. Sullivan House, Ell Reno, o.
t., writes. June 6, 1902: =" take
pleasure in recommending Ballard's
Snow Liniment to all who are afflic-
ted with rheumatism. 1t is the only
remedy have found that gives i'm
mediate relief" 25c, soc, and s1.O0.
For sale by D. ]. Fry, Salem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
FAMOUS
HOTEL
BURNED

The Log Cabin hotel and post
office at Mckenzie bridge, 45 miles
east of Eugene on the Mckenzie
river, was burned to the ground at
10 O'Clock yesterday morning. The
flames, which started from a spark
lighting on the dry roof, were famed
by the high breeze, and almost be-
fore the occupants could realize their
danger, the whole house was ablaze,
| the logs dried by the long spell of
rainless weather burned like tinder,
and both the building and it's con-
tents were utterly destroyed despite
the efforts that were made to save it,
Fortunately no one was injured,
those in the hotel being given warn
ing to time to escape. A large num-
Der of guests were at place, but the
majority of them were at the springs
fishing, or otherwise enjoying them
selves away from the house when
the fire started. The loss Is esti-
mated at about $4,000, with 5000
insurance.
The guests and employees lost
everything except what they had on
their backs and an appeal to Eugene
has been made for clothing and ne
cessities. A wagon load of supplies
will be dispatched up the river as
early this morning as the necessary
arrangements can be made. Night
watchman George Croner having at
tended to this relief.
Among the Eugene citizens who
were guests of the Log Cabin were
Judge Harris and wife, Miss Ida Pat
terson, Miss Ellen Green, Miss Myr-
tie Kays, Miss Marquis of Berkeley
The news reached Eugene at 10
O'Clock last night, George MOODY
having ridden at a gallop from Nc.
Kenzie bridge to Leaburg, from
which point he telephoned to George
| Croner, advising him of the disaster
I The Log Cabin hotel which was
owned by George. Frissell, was one
OF the finest summer resorts in Lane
county. and was thronged every
summer since it was built about five
years ago with guests from all over
the coast. 1t had all the modern
conveniences and accommodation
for a large number of people, offer
ing many attractions in the way o.
hunting, fishing and beautiful seen
ery.-Eugene Register.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20

The two handicaps are both for au-
HILLARY yachts of the measurements
previously mentioned. The three
classes in the reliability trials are
Tor bona fide cruisers not exceeding
20 feet over all, over 25 feet but un-
der 40 feet and over 40 but under
60 feet.
thursdays handicap for racers is
sea course of 80 nautical miles, in
which sea-going qualities will be
essential. The cruisers course will
be shorter by 10 miles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
"Quees Esther" for the Fair.

AS the sacred opera "Belchazzar'
was such a success, Prof. NJ. E. Rob
inson. at the request of number OF
citizens, is now making preparations
to give the opera Queen Esther" on
Friday and Saturday evenings, dur
ing the fair. at court house. Some
fresh musical talent will be intro
duced, and Mrs. Lee M. Travis OF
Eugene has consented to take the
part of Queen Esther. The sacred
opera will be another fine attraction
for the fair.-Tillamook Headlight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
Herbine.

Renders the bile more fluid, and
thus helps the blood to flow; II
affords prompt relief from bilious
ness, indigestion, sick and nervous
headaches, and over-indulgence In
food and drink.
G.. l.. Caldwell, Agt. M. X. and
T. r. 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 uE
all hope OF being cured, when my
druggist advised me to use Herbine
1t has made me sound and we'll
soc. For sale by d. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
,t,ooal Motor Boat Races.

Aug. 2O.-This famous
w. bathing place has seldom
sla aa a large and more brilliant
W. ,,ooe Of visitors from all parts
england and the Continent than
.oont They have been attract
here by the International motor
races which began here today
:. tbe auspices of the Ostend
W. club, the British Motor Boat
and the Motor Yacht club. The
''noters of these races are aiming
4 No development of the cruiser,
ort of 1S events scheduled only
,s for racing craft pure and
pple.
ma course for the six events of
~ are from Dover to Ostend,
.Ing the Dye lightship on port,
needing thence to the Duoyed
5r,sirk and Zuydecoote channels,
"A finishing between the pier heads
| ostend. The first and second
Lhbes for which the prizes are the
rspd Yacht clubs 100-guinea in
national challenge cup and the
nth sea cup, valued at $500, are
xuectiyely open to motor yachts
|nn 80 feet to 60 feet over all and
auxiliary yachts exceeding ten
n not exceeding 25 Thames tons.
n latter, too, are eligible for the
|Ad event, a handicap, for which
n prizes are $50 and a gold medal
|wepted by LA Vie au Grand Air"
Eh $50 for the second boat. Sim
|ub the fourth event, also a handi-
h, is for auxilliaries over 25
names tons, the first prize being
hoo and a gold medal presented
! the A. c. F., with second and
bird prizes of $50 and $40.
tomorrow will be devoted to the
hbition and Wednesday, under
h burgee of the Ostend Yacht club,
no handicaps and reliability races.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
CHEAP EXCURSION
RATE EAST
FOR SUMMER SEASON

The Southern Pacific Company win
sell special round-trip tickets to east
ern points on June.4, 9, z, 2S, 25, July
2 and 8, August 7, s, o, Sept, s, 10,
1906, to Chicago, st. Louis, Milwaukee,
st. Paul, Omaha, Sioux City, st. Joe.
Atchison, Leavenworth, Kansas City,
Denver, Colorado Springs aud Pueblo.
Colo. Good going ten days and return.
ing ninety days from sale date; but
not beyond October 81, 1906. For par.
ticulars call on agents. A. l.. Craig.
General Passenger Agent. Portland. 70
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20
Stop That Cough.

When a cough. a tickling or an
irritation In the throat makes you
feel uncomfortable take Ballard's
Horehound Syrup. Don't wait until
the disease has gone beyond control.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson. 354
West 9Th st., Salt Lake City. Utah.
write:
1--WE think Ballard's Horehound
Syrup the best medicine for coughs
and colds. We have used II for sew
erai years; 1t always gives imme-
dite relief. is very pleasant and gives
perfect satisfaction" 26c. soc. 81.
For sale by d. J. Fry, Salem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-20

For Sale.--115 acres, miles east
of Salem; 40 acres in cultivation;
running water; good house, barn,
outbuildings and orchard. Farm
ing implements and stock go With
premises. A bargain. Call on or
address M. P. Mortenson, r. F.
d. No. 6. 6-21-dw-tf