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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
An Unusual Boy.

"If Willie had three apples and gave
you half OF one. what would he then
have?"
"He would have" replied Johnny,
who was a truthful boy. two and one
half apples"
This Is the point at which the reader
is supposed 10 fall dead because John
ny does not reply "a scrap" or "a black
eye"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24

linia give YOU anything TO eaty"
Yes, she gave me some lemon
ish. but I didn't like 'em."
Lemon ishg For pity sake,
what are lemon fshf"
"sourdines."--Chicago Tribune.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
COMING EVENTS.

July 1O-15-IntsrntaiOnss s..,,s
tan ne Endsavor oOnvsntion. ,ss ss''s .
July 1s-2O-Grand h0''
Philadelphia. r.m,lar q
ciaye. Saratoga. n. T.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24

Success in life is accompanied by
Increase of enemies. That's why Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea has so
many imitatlonsi it's a success. s5
cents, Tea or Tablets. DR.. stones
Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
Humor 0no Philosophy
by DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Youth is a crime with which all like
to be charged except the youthful.
Prospective money talks much; the
real thing Is mum.
To establish confidence In itself an
Investigating committee should early
learn to shy at whitewasb brush.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24

A dose OF Baiiai1u u.,. = ;
syrup viii relieve II
cold! -. ooask y
asthma. for oonsampSa.,,s o".,s. 81
chitiA Mrs, Joe r.a. 80
Is. street. HutsAinson:. :,, IA, Ias.,ss,,',
II have used Bsila.u y.a =
syrup in my family yi...s,. iss -
ana it the most pa. =, D :
I every used"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
Another Reai hoy.

Donald had come home from a
days visit with a relative.
Mamma" he walled. I'm hun
wryi"
"hangry. dearf Didht Aunt Be-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
An Exchange Of Amenities

An Exchange Of Amenities
Said Polly
To Molly
In innocent sport;
"Your Billy
Is silly.
or so they report.
It's folly
To jolly
Each girl that he knows.
It's said he
In ready
To me TO propose"
Said Molly
To Polly
In tones pity fraught:
You're clever.
But never
Could Billy be caught.
He says you're
A treasure
without any doubt.
But then he
Sees many
Such lying about"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24

OFfICIAl
DIRECTORy

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Delegation in oour...
Senator Senator chas. W. Fulton ..,.
senator Jonathan po'. As'0ria
Portland. bourne, j..
Representative W. q NJ
lem. " havlsy, q.
ton. ~ N'lis' Psndls
State officials.
Governor George 2. chsmA..,.,-
Secretary of State. Fraat S't,ala v IAN
son. ". Ben-
| state Treasurer, George A s..,.
ton. J. H. Ackermsn. '''au'-
attorney General, A. NJ. cnv,,,.
State Printer. W. s. DuDI,,, ,'''a
Hoff. 'us'' u 2.
Supreme Court
Chief Justice. Robert 8. Bss,
Associate Justice. Frank A. No..
Associate Justice. Robert n,s,s
Commissioners, W. 7. Slater, "
r. King. W.
Clerk, ]. ]. Murphy.
Reporter. R. G. Morrow. (
Bailiff, P. H. Raymond.
Circuit Judges. Geo. II. Bur,s,,
Salem; William Galloway. Mcw,,.'
Vile.
District Attorney, John H. M.
Nary, Salem.
Other State Officials.
]. W. Bailey, Food and Dairy Con.
missioner, Portland.
j. w. Baker, Game and Fcrs..,
"oi uSht SOtIdb6 GrOVe.
Robt. g. Yenny. State Health On.
Ger, Portland.
J. H. Lewis, State Engiaser, s,. |
lem.
e. Gillingham. State Librarian, q. |
lem.
II. G. Van Dusen. State Fish Con. |
missioner. Astoria.
Chas. V. Galloway, State Land +
Agent, Salem.
w. w. Elder. Commander Soldier
Home, Roseburg.
Marion County 0ficisls.
John II. Scott. County and Pruhsh
Judge.
r. d. Allen, Clerk OF Courts.
w. J. Culver. Sheriff.
w. Y. Richardson, Treasurer
E. T. Moores. Superintendent Of
Schools.
F. ]. Rice, Assessor
B. B. Herrick, IT,. Surveyor.
]. G. Needham, W. II. Goulet, Con.
missioners.
A. M. Clough. Coroner.
ID. q. DraRer. Recorder.
Salem City 0fiicials.
Geo. f. Rodgers, Mayor.
w. A. Moores. Recorder and Polla
Judge.
ID. w. Gibson, Marshal and chld
Of Police.
Frank Meredith. City Treasufef.
A. o. CondIt. City Attorney
Jas. w. Martin. Street ccnnT
sioner.
Mark Savage. Chief Fire Depart
ment.
w. C. Smith. Health oaicer'
City Standing Committee.
Ways and Means-JaeoO. Wl''
Churchill.
Ordinances - Greenbaun' le''
ioode.
Accounts and Current EIpenss
Churchill, Radelln. Bayna
Streets-Downing, Stockton s'0'A
Public Bulldings-stOcEsoh' S''A
sesner.
Sewerage, stoll. Jacob, L0T'
Plumbing-Fraser. Dosniss' ~
Ter. o...u,
Fire and water-Los' h''
ioode. 80, -.
Brldges-Gesner. ohufchi''
r - La
Health and POlics-Haa'' ~"
Waldo. .,.u.
Lights-Goode. Haas, GrsesS. s
Printing-Radclin. Haas
public Parks-Bayus, GrssA'''A
tockton.
Board OF Educatioh'
w. H. Byrd. Chairman I'd
A. A. Lee. H. c. Epls"
roisan. Directors.
H. A. johnson, Jr.. Clerk s.,..s
J. NJ. Powers. City suDt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
Not According to Rule.

Before he was married he couldn't
rave cent"
"And now l suppose he has nice
little bank account"
"No; he is in debt every place he can
get credit"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24

The Usual Thing.
what would you do IL you were
presidentT'
Il don't know"
"But what do you think you would
dor"
"Wake up"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-24
Had HopsA

How is your garden comings"
up"
''Ha, then you are raising some
thing"
only blisters as yet"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

This lanky form, with lengthy snout,
is Figure Seven, without doubt
While at his heels,
Like tangled eels,
There passes by, with waddling gait,
Old, familiar Figure Eight.
Upon one leg, with quite a curve,
Stands Figure Nine, you will observe;
And then rolls past
The least and last
For Figure Naught would helpless be
Without our aid and sympathy.
The schoolboy who, with visage grum.
Hunts for the answer to his sum,
Vows we all cheat
And use deceit,
Because he's muddled in his mind.
And can't our combination find.
But if he'll keep quite calm and cool.
And study each examples rule,
He'll testify
That we won't lie!
Is every schoolboy's record clear
On this one point? Not all, we fear.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
THE TEN FIGURES

We are the jolly figures ten
That puzzle the brains of little men,
And scatter their wits
Around in bits
Until they're ready to vow "Old Nick"
First invented arithmetic.
Our leader bold, so tall and prim,
Is Figure One; you all know him.
While Just behind
Him you will find
The honest face Of Figure Two.
His bangs done up in "curlicue."
This ox-yoke form you'll all agree
Belongs to none but Figure Three,
Who just precedes,
And therefore leads
Another mathematic bore
Ugly, humpbaeked Figure Four.
Shaped like a reaper, in full view,
The Figure Five now stares at you:
And well you know
Next in the row,
With body big, and crooked neck,
The Figure Six you must expect.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

We will suppose that his venture was a
successful one. and that he proceeds with
the game
Il am going to market" he says to his
rlght-hand neighbor.
First Question-"To buy OF sell?"
Answer-"To SELL"
Second Question-"In what do you carry
your producer"
Answer-"A wagon"
Third Question-"Can you eat what you
have for sale?'
Answer-"No."
Fourth Question-"Is it animal or vcge-
table?"
Answer-"Ve Vegetable"
Fifth Question-"Will you name something
that does does eat ca What you wish to sell?'
Sixth Question-"Name something that does
not eat it?"
Answer-"A dog"
Seventh QqestionT,'"W does it grow?"
Answer-"In field"
Eighth Question-"How do YOU gather ite"
Answer-"By cutting it."
Ninth Quegtion1"Is it light or heavy?
Tenth Qaestion-"What color is t?"
Eleventh Qnestion-"What is the first let
ter or letters?"
Answer-"S."
The leader now says to his right-nand
neigghbor; aghp
Straw, is the prompt answer.
~ And the one giving it is thus at liberty to
go to market"
OF course the questions here given are only
speSei!mens; the players may vary them ac-
cording to their ingenuity.
The first question, however, must alvovs
be the same, because it is impossible for t6e
players to frame their ensuing question nror-
erly without knowing whether the "poino
TO market is for buying or selling
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
SN0 BE N D OR AK GNc

narrow flight of steps that led to part of
the house seldom used except for storing pur-
poses--a lonely old attic, with pointed roof
anything to be seen through them but the
starlt sky.
For the first time in her bright young life
Irix felt thrill of fear pass through her as
Aunt Prue put the candle on the old-fashion-
cd the door.
Don't leave me here" cried Trix, starting
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

Tenth Question-"Do you eat the leaves,
root or seed?"
Answer-"The leaves"
letters
Answer-"L."
When the questions are all asked, the
one one who goes to market turns to his right
hand neighbor and asks:
What did Ibuy when l went to market?"
-, lie then counts thirty (silenty), and, if
the answer. is not Forthcoming when the
count is finished, he calls out "thirty!" aud
repeats the question to the next player
If no one gives the correct answer, the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
COPYRIGHTED By elAMEC EEvERCoA.

same player "goes to market" again. But,
is gained "goes to market at once
But we will suppose that one of the play
ers, whom we will call John" thinks he
can give the correct answer.
When it is his turn to frame the ninth
question, he asks triumphantly:
isn't it cucumbers"
!, He is told that he is wrong, and this puts
him out of the game entirely until the
next player ''goes to market"
Had his guess" however, been correct,
self without further questions from any one.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

treed for two hours, with Doctor Jeffries'
savage Mingo barking and tearing the ground
below But her flesh had never crept with
The garret was so still and lonely; such
queer shadows moved in the corners; there
was a tall wardrobe, whose doors kept creak.
ing as if something were hiding within, and
a long. cracked looking glass, that was worse
than all
Trix could not keep her eyes off that look
ing glass. Every moment she expected to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

forward. "Oh, Aunt Prue, don't leave me
here!'
But the creak of Aunt Prue's shoes already
echoed on the staircase.
Her prisoner was left alone-aone to face
the night and the darkness as best she could.
Trix never forgot that night-the first night
she had ever been afraid
She had had frights indeed, before. Old
Jackson's black bull had chased her across
the meadows last summer; and she had been
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
(!9QlNE

ana see her brother, who woud be four INN.
@ ureu ana forty four his next birthday. and
"aT ~ tdhIhE cage of yellow snakes to France
7. irlA TIN rubbed her eyes and looked about her
sIo Ios .f 80 strange to be dreaming wide awake
one staggered across the room for the floor
seemed rolling like sea beneath her feet and
Pusniing open the dormer window, leaned her
burning had against the frame and looked
out INTO the night.
HOW high she was now! 1t made her dizzy
70 THINK OF it, and yet she could not help
la .Iianlng ing, out, suppose she should fall into
the, cool darkness below her? Oh, how deep
and dark it lookedl
AND Irix leaned out further and further
as IT to, escape from the horrors behind. and
IN IN ahother moment, might have fallen indeed,
self tonight.
But just then the shutters of window in
Ihe ADJOINING house were flung open and
lady stood almost, it seemed to poor fevered
lrlx, within reach of her hand
ouch sweet,faced lady, with .golden-brown
halr ripping down over her white cambric
she did not dream she could be seen.
A shaded lamp burned on the table behind
her, so that Trix could gaze into the wide,
pleasant room, with its pretty furniture and
dainty draperies.
No room had ever looked so cozy and cheer.
flii as that room looked to Trix tonight And
when the lady, after standing a moment at
the window fastened back the curtain so that
the breeze could enter, and then sat down by
her table in low rocker to read, Trix felt all
the charm and safety of companionship, and,
kneellng down by her own window, her head
dropped at last on the broad sill, and the tir-
ed girl fell into heavy, dreamless sleep.
But it was not to Trix alone that this was
night of terror. Ella had been running to
and fro all afternoon, searching in different
places for her missing cousin, the stolen bank
note meanwhile hidden in her breast.
1t was not until Trix was safely under lock
and key, up stairs, that sharp call from
Aunt Prue's room startled the household still
further.
Call the police!" said Miss Talbot to
james. "Ive been robbed"
"Ma'am!" was the astonished answer
said Aunt Prue. 'fMy desk has been broken
open The thief has taken a thousand dol
'T had twelve hundred dollars in that desk
this morning." said Aunt Prue-"a thousand
dollar note and twenty tens. There is just
one hundred and ninety. now. The thief. no
doubt, thought to hide his crime for while
by not taking all. Call the police! Search
the house There is no telling what else has
been taken. I'll find the guilty one, if it costs
me my last cent"
In the scene of wild excitement that fol-
lowed. no one thought of Elias pale face and
bewdered look. Not even the keen-eyed
It was not until the police had taken their
departure and the house was quiet for the
night that safely locked in her own room,
Ella dared to look at her stolen treasure
She found that in her guilty haste she had
indeed grasped two notes, for adhering to
together, was Aunt Prue's lost thousand dol
Ito be continued).
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

see face start up in the ghostly depth.
In short, Trix's day of excitement had
made her feverish and nervous, and this night
i'll the old garret was more than even her
healthy young mind could bear.
Things began to seem very mixed to her.
She thought her grandmother was lying dead
in that long box in the corner, and Tessie,
with silver crown on her head, was stand
ing in the northeast corner of the looking
glass, while Annette called her to come down
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

7NY number of players, not exceed
"a \ ing twelve may take part IN this
game. They seat themselves IN
l@&&G ber to open the game.
The one SO chosen selects mot
aloud) something which he or she
wishes either to buy OF sell at the market.
The players then, each in his turn, ask
question until eleven have been put.
These questions must be simple and direct
that ;s they must not contain a question
within a question.
We will suppose that lettuce is the
word selected The game then begins by
the leader saying:
az am going to market
Tho next player on the right asks:
FIRST Ouestion-"To buy OF sell?'
Answer-"To buy"
Second Question will you carry it
home in?'
hnswer-"A basket"
Third Question-"Can you eat what you
are going to buy?
Answer-"1es.
Fourth Question-"Will You eat it raw or
cookedT 3,
Ffth Question -"What do you eat on it?"
Answer-"Olive oil. boiled egg, salt, pep
per and vinegar"
Sixth Question-"Is it animal or Vegc-
table"
Answer-"Ve egetable."
Seventh Question-"Does it grow in the
field or garden?
Answer-"In the garden and hothouse"
Eighth Question-"ln what States does it
Answer-"In every State in the Union"
Ninth Question-"What color is i?
Answer-"Green."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

u
kaA-x gloves, having just returned from
IdGH9Dl q, tour OF the police stations, where
esz she had been making vain inquiries
for her missing niece.
Ralph had confessed to having invited her
to go sailing; but a telegram from his mother
and aunt, announcing their return this even
ing at six, had kept him home to meet them;
so Ralph could tell nothing more;
Aunt Prue,. was little, frightened. and
more than little angry, and the glare of her
spectacles when she opened the door would
have made the Iron Chief himself quail
"Iheresep she exclaimed, her glance fall
ing first on her younger niece and then, in
tone of icy Indignation, "Beatrix!"
"Oh, Aunt Prue, forgive her, please!" in
terposed Jessie, eagerly. "She is sorry. Are.
off so far"
Doctor Groot took you with him, then"
sald SAD Aunt Prue, her eyes beginning to blaze.
..h Ibis is past all hearing. will have no
No. Doctor Groot did not take me-" said
Irlx, quickly 81 went by myself, Aunt
"Where" was the stern question.
10 the wharf, and / got on a steamer and
was carried down the bay. 1t was an ocean
soa1 steamer; but the captain put me on the pilot
shore; That is ALL"
"All!,' repeated Aunt Prue, with biting sar.
casm And very pretty all it is. Wharves,
steamers, pilot boats! And in such guise!'
anu Lhe goiu-r1HleQ glasses almost snapped
in the fire of Aunt Prues eyes, as they were
turned upon Trix's torn and disordered dress
I'm very sorry, Aunt Prue-"began Trix,
bravely.
:, Hush Interrupted the iirate lady, raising
her hand-"hush! l won't hear any such
falsehood You're not sorry. You are a
ynS wicked, ed. deeeitful dec. headstropg girl and #
nave you In my house minute. Come up
stairs with me-"
"Oh Aunt Prue Aupt Prue ,yh,+ or, ,,o,,
going to do with her?'' cried Tessie, in a wild
outburst of grief
= am going TO teach her that will have
obedience" said Aunt Prue, between her set
teeth. -, Il am going to teach Beatrix that
her will must bend or break. am going to
lock her up where there can be no more dis
graceful escapades as this"
Don't cry, Tessie," said Trix, in low
queer voice, as she gave her poor little sob.
bling sister parting hug. IL don't mind
me-"
And she walked quietly up the stairs at
Aunt Prues side
But not to her own room Aunt Prue
went sternly by the door, and kept on up a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE

The good doctor took both little hands to-
gether in his own, shook them heartily, and,
springing back into his seat, drove away.
~ You will say it, won't you, Trixy' asked
Tessie, tremulously.
Yes assented Trix. Don't shake as IL
you had an ague. | am sorry, and I'll say
50, even to Aunt Prue"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20

NY number of players, not exceed
ing twelve, may take part in this
game. They seat themselves in a
circle and choose one of their num-
ber to open the game.
Tho one so chosen selects mot
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-20
CHAPTER XIV.
A NIGHT OF TERROR,

(AIY0T L was Aunt Prue herself who opened
I%J the door. She bad on her bonnet
kssA- gloves, having just returned from
I6gN9Dl tour of the police stations, where
ts-szessy she had been making vain inquiries
The Washington herald., 1907-05-18
INSANE CAPTAIN RUNS ship
Crew, in Terror. Asks Aid of Whaler
Passing Near.
Capt. Avery Boards Bark and Brings
Her Into Port. Where Her
Master Is Confined.

New Bedford. Mass. May I1-Ten days
ahead OF time. the whaler Frederick
Boesstn. Capt James F. Avery. came into
port to-day. with 100 barrels OF OIL.
breaking the famine which has existed
for some days. and with a thrilling tale
Of adventure with the crazed captain Of
the British bar Duchess Of Cornwall.
picked no and taken into Dominique.
The Duchess was sighted off Dominique
on May +. flying signals Of distress. and
as the Roessin drew near a boat in
command Of the mate put of. He begged
Capt. Avery to put a navigator on board
as her captain had gone crazy and tho
crew was scared seuseless.
Avery decided 70 take the task himself,
turning mis- vessel over to his mate.
Boarding her ne was met by Capt. John
Collier, who fourished a loaded revolver
and ordered Avery off.
Then in q minute the captain took an
other Whirl and he invited Avery 10 visit
his cabin and look over angels who We're
singing and talking 20 him there The
invitation was accepted, and the revolver
secured by a ruse.
For forty-ciEht hours Collier kept up
talking about angels, during which time
Avery did not dare leave him for a mo-
ment. At Dominique Collier was turned
over % the authorities.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-18

way 10 the principles Of international re-
/ lations based upon right
Japan which has learned much from
the West has even more TO teach the
West. Persistency, self-control. and pre-
paredness are among her national quail
tics, her officers exemplify the highest
skill, united with the highest patriotism,
her soldiers. while reckless in their
bravery in sacrificing their own lives, are
uniformly humane even 70 their enemies,
and no nation is served by a more COM
petent diplomatic body-men Of reliability.
judgment and moderation. We heartily
welcome her conquering hero. who has
fought battles which viii rank among the
greatest in history. and whose army has
never once met with defeat.
Gen. kUrOH, may the memory Of your
glorious victories. which have shed so
much honor upon the armies Of Japan.
give 20 her people unendng years Of
peace, happiness. and prosperity
Mr. Finley next introduced Visc0unt
Aoki. the Ambassador who made a short
address, reading his speech from manu-
script After Nisc1unt Aoki had finished
reading his speech. President Finley in
troduced Gen. Grant. who he said. would
present Gen. Kuroki to the audience.
Grant Presents Kuroki.
Gen. Grant said that il would be twenty
eight years on June - next when he first
arrived in Japan with his father. who
was making a tour Of the world. He told
Of their arriving at Nagasaid, and paid
high tribute TO Gen. Kuroki He then pre-
sented the general
4 storm Of haudbe-Chiefs and napkins
greeted Gen. kurokis entrance into the
speakers tribune. There were rousing
cheers, and then shouts Of "Banzai,' Ban
zai"' were given in unison. Gen Eur0ki
was visibly embarrassed. He bowed and
bowed repeatedly. Then young Capt
Tanaka stood beside the general and acted
as interpreter. The general said
Ladies and gentlemen. I viii say Just
few words. 7 am soldier not a
speechmaker. 7 feel it the greatest 7rivi-
lege 20 be here and 20 receive your hearty
greetings. I appreciate very much your
cordial greetings, and I thank you most
profoundly for the courtesies extended To
me any my felIow-Omcers by YOU and
all the people Of this country"
Admiral Coghian. the next speaker. paid
a tribute 10 japanese sailors and the spirit
Of the japanese people. Among the other
speakers were President Schurman. Of
Cornell, and Rev. DR.. Charles Jeffson. The
dinner closed with the orchestra playing
AUD Lang Syne
The Washington herald., 1907-05-18
C0SSACKS KILL FIFTEEN.
Innocent Men shot Down by En-
ragged Troops of the Gar.

LODI, Russian Poland. May 17.-Forty-
five officials and workmen Of Kuttner $
spinning mills were shot down this morn
ing by a patrol of Cossacks. because a
band Of terrorists attacked a mail wagon
in the neighborhood, killed a Cossack
guard, and wounded another Cossack and
two officials
While the wagon was passing through
LOnkOwa street the terrorists suddenly
appeared from a side street, opened fire
on the COssack escort. seized $1,000 from
the wagon, and escaped
A moment later a patrol of Coss8cks
arrived on the scene, and, infuriated by
the fate of their comrades rushed into
the Kuttner factory. which was near the
spot where the robbery occurred. and
began firing indiscrminately. killing Is.
and wOunding over 30 men.
The greatest indignation prevails here,
as It IS claimed that the employees Of the
factory had nothing TO do with the at
tack on the mail wagon.