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The Washington times., 1906-08-18
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
TO INCREASE STOCK ISSUE

NEW YORK, Aug. IS-Succeeding the
annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany to be held on October Il, a special
meeting of the stockholders will be held
for the purpose Of authorizing an in
crease OF the common stock OF the cor
poration from sec. 900 600 to 100000. 600. and
10 authorize an issue of S34000,000 Of
bonds convertible into common stock.
The proceeds of the new issue of stock
VIII be used TO finance the company
improvements and betteTments from
time TO time. as may be necessary. and
10 avoid a further increase Of the bonded
debt of the corporation.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
LEISHMANN REPORTS
SULTAN IMPROVING

Ambassador Leishmann, at CONSTANT
uoplC, has cabled to the State Depart
ment that the Sultan of Turkey, who
has been i'll for some time has so far
recovered thar he was able 10 attend
Che salamlik or public prayers. yester-
aay. but that he is still too indisposed
TO receive visitors Accordingly, Mr.
Leishmann has not Yet been able 10 be
presented 10 the Sultan in his new ca
pacity of amba ssadOT- He reports, how
ever, that he has been received in a
very friendly fashion by the minister for
foreign affairs. and that there has been
TO indication of any unwillingness or
indisposition to receive him in his am
bassadOTial rank.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
DENIES BUYING ST. PAUL

NEW YORK, Aug. I-An aUthorita-
tive denial was made yesterday OF the
report. published yesterday mornlng. TO
the effect that the Southern Pacific had
bought the controlling interest in st
Paul at $100 in preferred stock and $50
in cash for each share of St. Paul,
The Hartman system, il was said yes
terday does not regard the increase in
Northwestern stock as a threat The
Northwestern people want IL understood
that anything they may do must not be
construed as hostile 10 Union Pacific in
terests. The new stock viii be issued 10
the Northwestern stockholders az par
for the financing practically of every
thing that calls upon the capital account
Tor funds-
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
BALLOTS WERE MARKED
AFTER REACHING BOX

DENVER. Col Aug. 1S-The recount
Of ballots yesterday before Judge Lind
saw In the franchise election contest
showed the contents Of ballot boxes to
be Irregular in several cases. Ia one
box eleven ballots were found with fig
uTes placed on their face, which George
G.. Waterman, an election clerk I'm that
precinct. declared must have been placed
on them after the ballots were put In
the box
In another case, a box marked Den
yer Gas & Electric Co, was found 10
contain the Pell book and ballots used
Ia the election of tNo ~Aars ago
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CRACKSMEN LOOT
FALLS CHURCH P0STOFFlCE
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The tools used by the men were LEFT
on the floor. apparently where they had
dropped them when they finished their
JOB Of drilling. Owing 10 The fact that
there was lawn party just above Falls
church last night Mr. Moran kept his
store open until about II 80 O'Clock 10
supply the young people with candy, ice
cream. and other Confectious. He said
tnls morning that he locked up every
thlnR securely and when he left there
were no strangers hanging around the
store. He did not meet any one on me
way 20 his home
Several persons stated this morning
that they had noticed two or three
strange men In town yesterday. bur no
special attention was given the matter
Immediately upon Miss Nourse's arriva /
thls morning she notified the police of
ms CITY and the POstOffce Department
detectives were dispatched 10 The scene
but were unable TO obtain Information
OF a character that would give them u
definite clue on which to work
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
VANDERBILT ENTERS
FOR NEWPORT TENNIS

In the drawings for the national
lawn tennis tournament beginning At
the Newport Casino next Thursday,
Harold Vanderbilt. Sidney J. Smith, and
Francis J. Otis are among the members
Of the cottage settlement entered
More than passing interest Is cen
tered In Harold Vanderbilt. who has be
come a clever player, and the younger
set are making Wagers he viii make q
good showing. SO II will be Harold Van
derbilt who will be the feature OF the
tournament.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
GUNN IS APPOINTED
TO MANAGE LIN0TYPES

Charles S. Gum has been appointed
rupcrintendeut Of al the linotype ma
chimes I'm the Government Printing Of
fee and the branch Offices. This is in
line with the plan Of reOTElUiZlJiOn in
auguTa-ed by the Public Printer. The
new position carries with u q salary OF
s. Coz. and axes away from the fOremen
of the divisions the handling Of the ma
chimes and places them under a linotype
maChinist.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Eighteen Mutineers
Executed Today

ST PETERSBURG, Aug. lg-Elehtee7
muLIneeTs who were engaged IN the re-
heillous outbreaks az Keval. were .v-
eCuJCd This mOrriuE
Inc government IS proceeding un-
dauured in It's program .F lnef.r71-sr ~
death penalty ON members or The mill
tary or naval service who parffciDarad
IN upriSiugs. and the executions roda,-
We're carried out without regard 20 th-
soldiers. '''s
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
WarsaW's S Jewish District
In a Military Gordon

WARSAW. Aug. ls.-The Jewish dis
nc on iHis city b. surrounded by UiCEors
OF pplcs. CossacEs. and soldiers -oT mo
lAI4nlry- All traILc has been stopped
and nobody is permitted % enter on
Leave the district without proper Gre
dAuIaIz
Passengers arriving from abroad bv
TdI are searched az lhe stations. and So
are aI unknown pedestrians on the
streets.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Contents of Package.

The rejected package. which arrived
day or so after the letter, contained
three pairs OF new No. 8 tan stockings
of a good quality; a pair Of tan shoes
that appeared 10 be larger than No 8
size, showing considerable wear; half a
dozen handkerChiefs five Of them being
old but freshly laundered all good
linen, some with hemstitched borders:
Il blue calico waist with white dots
the skirt apparently having been re
tanned; a rough, apparently quickly
made night gown. of unbleached muslin
that had not been used.
The package has been sent to the Red
Cross headquarters, and Secretary Nc
Gee Is puzzled to kn)Y What disposition
should be made Of the contents
In the meantime, the Red Cross con-
tinueS 10 deal out food and clothing
both old and new, to the needy people
of the stricken city.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
BANK STATEMENT.

The surplus Of the banks is S7.1O1 500.
against s., ,355,67 last year, and S5S6l3O75
two years ago.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
ORDERED
OFF TO WARSAW
TO QUELL RIOTS
Fearless Governor Cen
eral viii Succeed Pres
ent CoWed Official.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. Is.-To queu
the disturbances in the district Of War
saw, as a result OF which nifty or more
persons have been murdered during the
last few days. re-enGorcements have been
ordered there Today orders were issued
for the concentration in Warsaw of five
hattalions Of troops, and more Will be
dispatched there should these not be
able 10 subdue the lawless element.
A special conference OF the ministers
has been summoned for today To dis
cuss the conditions IN Warsaw. The
ministers are expected 10 advise the
Car that IL is necessary 20 appoint d
strong reactionary like the former min
lister of the interior. Count Ignatief.
governor general Of the disturbed dis
trict, with powers OF a dictator, before
quiet can be restored
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY
Omce, Corner ninth and z Stree

OnCef corner MIMI ana = SEr96E1s
PAID-CP CAPITAL 81, O95 90
SURPLUS, 500, 900 tEARN ED
Loans in any amount made on an.
proved real estate OF collateral az rea-
Eonabi8 rates.
Interest paid upon deposits on monthly
- balances subject 10 check
This company acts executor ad-
minlstrator, trustee, agent, treasurer
registrar and in al other fiduclary ca
- pacities-
Boxes for rent in burglar and rreDroor
vaults FOR safe deposit and storage Of
valuable packages-
JOHN JOY EDISON, President
JOt1-N A. of VI Ice l'fesl4el Do
ELLIS SPEAR. Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER. Treasurer
HARRY G. MEEM. sistant Treasurer
BOYD Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY Real Estate Ohicer
ERED'K EOCHELBERC3ER Trust OnlCeT
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared 10 assume the management OF
your real estate. Careful attention given 70
Al datailz.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Volumes of Buying Orders.

Buying orders in large volume came
from many sources. Commission houses
reported that the public was in the mar
ket on a large scale larger than at any
time In several years There was urgent
covering or shorts all around the room
and prices I'm almost everything traded
I'm made material advances during the
first hOIT.
Union Pacific, after opening points
higher rose 70 lS5; Southern Pacific rose
20 e14. PENNSYLVANIA made a gain Of rs
90 14-l. Lead rose 144.
United States Steel opened on 10000
shares AT i&as 10 4F4. advance of s4 at
the maximum. ST. Paul and Anaconda
opened IA higher. Canadian Pacific
and Great Northern preferred, up Ia;
New York Central T. Louisville and
Nashville. Is, and Smelling and Sugar,
"a per cent
Talk ON the floor was extremely bull
ish and reports We're freely circulated
OF sharp advances on many stocks.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit was eNcep-
;iouaIly heavy. Government bonds, un-
changed, other bonds strong and active.
Union Pacific Down at Closing.
The market closed strong. with the
exception of Union Pacific, which was
down I point from the top while prices
averaged about at the level OF the day
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
All Kinds of Letters Received.

a number OF letters Of condemnation
Of the way the relief was distributed
have been received at both the Red
Cross headquarters in the War Depart
meut and the White House, while there
have been hundreds Of letters express
ing thankful appreciation. Most OF the
letters Of criticism have displayed more
or less uureasOnableness on the part Of
the writer, but this is perhaps the most
striking OF the lot. the writer being the
only person who not only returned the
gifts. but sent them TO the President in
order 10 convince him OF the justice Of
the complaint
Officials in charge OF the relief work
in tho stricken city have reported mum
erous instances of victims losing their
minds over loss Of property OF relatives
and the long privation they were forced
10 endure Many OF the letters CRITICS
ing the work OF the Red Cross-those
coming from the victims themselves
indicate that the writer might be among
those who were mentally affected. So
Tar, no one has been able to explain
for the appearance of these words at
the heading OF the letter quoted above:
Holy Mary-HOurs Of Gold-pray for
us-FeaSt OF Saint Peter OF LuXenburg. %
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
NEW YORK CURB GTOCKS.
Quotations furnished by Charles c. Gates
Co. MunseN EuIINLngl
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

Gouotauons furnished by Charles C. Gates
& Co. AfErses ls.tlIing1
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

IQuotatons furnished by Charles c. Gates
z Co.. Nunsey BuudIng.l
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Sales Wide Apart.

Trading I'm Union Pacific was excited
and sales were wide apart. Long strings
OF stock came out with prices varying
from 1S3 20 1S5, with quotations some
times a point apart. Southern Pacific
opened with purchases OF 5000 shares,
from SO TO 9024. an advance OF over three
points from yesterday. Despite large
proht-taking. the opening prices held
well, and enthusiastic bull operators
went about the floor Of the exchange and
predicted 30 in Union Pacihc and 100 for
Southern Pacific
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Governor Terror Stricken.

The present governor general. SkaIon,
is terrOr-striciten by the revolutIonists
and keeps away from the danger zones.
He leaves the direction OF everything 10
his subordiuates
Peasants OF the villages Iu the As
trakhan province bordering in the cas-
plan sea have adopted d plan OF their
own for obtaining the land which Is at
present the desire of all the agricultural
classes through the empire Without
waiting Tor the government 20 act they
nave accordingly seized the land. driven
out the prOpret0rs and are prepared 10
defend their new possessions against the
authorities. Troops are now being dis
patched 20 the region 20 QueIl the uurfs-
ing and serious nghting will probably
result.
Peasants Seize Lands.
After waiting until they were tired for
the government 10 do something III their
behalf The peasants resolved 20 act for
themselves, A conference Of peasants
representing the thousands living In the
villages OF the province was held and II
was decided 20 ignore the government
and proceed al once 10 seize the land
and divide &C..
The plan was at once put into eyecu-
toilr De forests were CUT al many
points and the land distributed am6ug
me peasants Landlords were driven
IIom their homes and the cattle were
seized
The peasants are now entrencning
themselves iu NarlOus str0ughclHs ura-
pared 20 defend themselves against rr,
trops which have been dIsratrred
against them.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
NEW YORK COFFEE MAPKEI.

Quotations furnished by Charles c. Gates
& Co. Muusey BuidinEl
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Bears in Panic Again.

The bear panic of yesterday. when the
dividend announcements were made, was
in evidence at the opening today.
Several large shorts in both stocks
were unable 10 cover their lines yester-
day and made their bids at the opening
OF the market. In consequence there
we're wide openings i'm both stocks
Union Pacific opened with purchases Of
$4,000 shares from 1919 To lSj This was
an advance Of 6is points over last nights
close, Harriman's pToht on the advance
today is estimated at over 100000 He
IS said 20 have cleared SlO.O5l, ,0JJ yester-
day on the lines Of stock he has been
accommodating for some time In anticipa-
ton OF the dividend declaration which
only he and his friends knew about.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
FRENZIED BUYING
Of UNION PACIFIC
Hartman Realizes Four Mil
lions on Mornings
Advance.
ANOTHER BEAR PANIC
Large Buying Orders Pour in and
Quotations Go Up Point
at a Time.

NEW YORK, Aug. lS.-The stocks Of
the Union and Southern Pacifcs doomed
again on the stock exchange this morn
ing and rose 10 new high records on
heavy purchases, The profits of Edward
III. Hartman and his friends, together
with Sir Edward Cassen, who has been
doins little business in Southern Pa
cinc for King Edward. were increased
by several millions by this morning S ad-
vance in both stocks. King Edward s
flyer is said 70 have netted the royal
pOCketbook many thousand dollars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
School News
Term Closes


The first half OF the years worh
ended yesterday. Only a short ses
sion was held in all the soaools. The
pupils assembled az . o'clock In all
but the high school and received their
report cards. aud all necessary in'
structions as 10 the books required
for their next grade. Mr Marlatte
sent lists OF the course OF study Ne
quired OF freshmen 10 the principals
several weeks aeo In order that they
might aoquaint the pupils gradua,ing
fnom the eighth grade with the work
IN the high school, ami save all time
ana trouble possible during the be
ginning Of the following term.
The high school assembled al ]
o'clock for the last time In the old
term. Several announcements were
made. and the cards distributed. Mr.
'Marlatte gave a short talk 20 the new
students who we've there, making
them welcome ami inslucting them
as TO the rules OF conduct. He ex,
pressed his pleasure as 20 the quail
ity OF the gradea Failures were very
scarce and perfect grades numerous
Some little time was spent after the
session Strengthening up some dit
hculties that had occurred on the
permanent record cards
All students will be required 10
register Monday before starting the
new team. The enrolment OF the
high school will be greatly increased
Besides the promotions from the
eighth grade. there will be a number
OF old students aud students from else
where come. In all probability the
three hundred mark will be passed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10

In order 70 give the people Of Salem
an opportunity 10 sec the beautiful
country south Of Salem, and 10 SEQ the
development being made by the com.
pany, the Citisens' Light 4 Traction
Company viii run excursion cars 10 the
rock quarry, south Of Odd Fellows
cemetery, leaving the Willamette hotel
on even hours Enjoy a pleasant ride,
aud $50 for yourself. n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
CONTEST
JUDGES
CHOSEN
The Names Assure COmpeti-
tors That They Will Get
Square Deal

The judges for the ad-writing con.
test have been chosen and the Jour
nal is glad to announce that three of
Salem'5 we'll known business men
have consented to act in this capac.
ity. Their practical experience in
advertising will assure every compel.
itOr that proper value will be given
his contribution to the competition.
The judges will not know the names
OF the writers until after their deci.
sion has been rendered. and all man.
uscrlpts will be Judged solely on their
merits.
From all that can be learned al
present the number of contestants
will be large. and there Is no doubt
that many persons the Journal does
not yet know about are preparing
to enter the contest.
The gentlemen wao have consented
to act as judges are:
G. s. Hamilton. OF Buren a Hamil
ton; p. c. Patton. Of Patton Bros,
and +. A. Virgins. Each Of these
gentlemen has had experience In a
different line Of business. and all are
among the merchants OF Salem who
believe In advertising and use large
space In the daily newspapers. Thcr
judgment will be hnal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
A New Prlntlna Firm.

The firm OF Hughes q CARRIER have
opened their printing establishment
on Liberty street at the rear Of Barr S
jewelry store. They nave put In an
up TO date outfit. and among tae ma
chinery have a Colts ArmOry press
OF a large size. This Is undoubtedly
the finest job press made. and this Is
the first one in Oregon. These gen
tIemen will be able 10 turn out very
fine work with their new equipment
and will take pains TO please their
patrons. IT,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
Rand coneert sunday.

What win be welcome news TO al
salem people Is the fact that the sa'
lem Military Band viii give another
band concert Sunday afternoon at
2.45 O'Clock in Wilson avenue park
weather permitting
Everybody will be there, and the
Drogram which will be given Is new
and up to date
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
Down on the Farm.

Down on the Farm.
Wed miss a lot OF cheer and fun,
II things should prove what they
appear;
Why. there are stFeaks OF glory run
Clear through the dark days OF the
year!
A blazing IRE
To sit before;
A years desire
Attained and more;
O'erhowing cribs,
And barns a-burst;
Vans and spare-ribs,
And cures for thirst.
And On! the jingle We can make
How clear Il eallsl-
Just any time we choose TO shake
Our oyeralls!
Who cares how low the clouds may
lean,
Or fears because the north vim
roars?
Why. there are good, strong walls be-
tween
Them and tne glad, bright world
Indoors
There Is content.
From envy free;
And merriment,
And childish glee;
And pumpkin pie,
And candy stew;
And popcorn balls.
And kisses too!
And. OH that feeling, felt always
How sweet It's oharm!-
That comes. when come the years
dark days,
Down on the farm.
j. p. sjolander
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
arare Trouble rore.sen.

II needs but little foresight 70 tell
that whom your stomach and liver are
badly affected grave trouble u ahead,
unlcss YOU take the proper medicine
FOR your disease, AZ Mrs. John A. Young
Of Clay, n, Y, ala. She says "t had
neuralgia Of the liver and stomach,
my heart was weakened, and ! could
not eat. was very bad for a long
timo but In Electric Blttcrs found
just what I needed, for they quickly
relieved and cured me-" Best medicine
for weak women. Sold under guar
antce by J. c. Perry, Salem, or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
Discretion.

why do YOU insist on only 10000
year as your salary7"
because" answered the high imam
cier "as soon as people hear hun
dred THOUSAND mentioned they got
suspicious, Il Is better 20 keep the
figures marked down little"-wash,
lngton Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
RELIGIOUS
THOUGHT

clear view Of better things and has
the conviction that improvement can
be affected by patient and. II neces
saHy. prolonged enjeavor And this
should be attempted in the spirit Of
generous appreciation Of what one
has already accomplished that Is
praiseworthy, and witnout the feeling
Of envy toward those who have
wrought greater things in the same
directions The Universalist Leader.
The love Of God that shines out Of
the pages Of the divine word assures
US that we have always another
chance We may rise from our d.
feat and try again. and out Of the
wrecks OF our past we may build a
palace beautiful. through the help of
Him who came into this world TO
save us from our sins.-Rev. J. r.
Miller The Golden Rure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
1IvnRY avn aAIn grAnIns.

Rod Front stsblsS-Hrsi,s class livery
boarding and sale stables Rubber
tired buggies and hne driving stock
Pratt a HArrod, proprietors, sfi Che
meketa street Phone Main 7s.
i2,it-iyr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10

ne first fact with which we are
fronted is an increasing discredit
pn the value Of all theological de.
ition. either as a condition of en-
rce into the church or as a guar.
zee for developing character This
bnion is supported by certain prac.
lal observations upon life. The aver
J man in influenced by results, and
res little for the process by which
,od results are obtained. As he
ews the Christian church and her
rmal adherents. he does not behold
what Is called orthodox Christian.
or in the people who assent to
,rrect theological definition. any
onopoly Of body OF CHRISTIANS pos
,sses a discenible monopoly Of
lristian character.-Rev. Theodore
wing Reese. The Churchman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10

the SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY
Is doing family vashlpg at the low
rate OF I'VE cents a pound. Az this
price We wash everything. We starch
everything intended 10 be starehed.
We iron ani hnish everything that
can be done by machinery. Including
knit. flannel and wooden underwear;
also all nat work. such as sheets.
slips. tablecloths. napkins, counter
panes towels. handkeFehiefs. tray
cloths. doilles. etc. Balance hand
work Is returned rough dried. The
fuel the soap. the starch. the bluelng
and other utenslls. 70 say nothing OF
human toll required for the washing
az home. cannot be bought cheap
enough 10 DO all this work al so small
price.
Telephone 20. or drop us a card,
and our solicitor will call and explain
about this work In detail.
THE SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY
Special rate for regular family
work for sixty days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10
order Them early.

Reds. shell pink, white-all the
very choicest carnation blooms at the
Avenue greenhouse. Phone 7ls q
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-02-10

Too farther We so the more We
hcmally come 90 understand OF tho
.nFht. mercy and wisdom OF me
orr Tho Christian attains 20 a
teralu amount OF sure knowlcdgo.
wen amid the surrounding thyatery.
Nc know only In part, but 20 far a.
~ have gone we do know. and II wo
|peneyorc In the part that leads TO
,oi ~ shall and both intellection
hd faith steadily increasing. until We
NHiye az that transporting state
gherc we know a. we are known
ley C. A. s, Dwight. Tae New York
DhseUer.