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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
Nottingham Residents Encouraged 70
Make Allotment oardsns.

Washington. - City residents In
england are encouraged to grow
crops. The activity of the people
along this line Ii especially noticeable
in Nottingham.
Consul F. w. Mahin writes that
about 600 acres within the boundaries
of nottingham city are devoted to
allotment gardens and the number Of
holders exceeds 1000.
The city owns about . third Of
these gardens, the rest being con-
trolled by private associations. The
city receives rent averaging one and
one-half cents = yard per year. the
size of the Allotments being indicated
BY the annual rent, which ranges from
four dollars to SIS. Rents charged
by the private associations are sub
stantially the same, though some Of
these allow the holder to buy his al
lotment The allotmepts are rented
or bought mainly by wage earners.
though some are held By business and
professional men who have NO gar
den space at their residences.
The city offers prizes each year
for the best results in it, gardens,
With the consequence that the allot-
meats are kept in most perfect con-
ditiou and many are examples Of 70
narkabls fertility b fruits, dowers
and Vegetables. The eject Of the
conpetitioa peixes 70 eAhaAcsd By tho
eosesiiAg II De lease II IN allotment
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
L,bor Of IN, Nevsllst

g THE way Of the novelist must DO
hard" said librarian Of an uptown
branch. THE other day an tmmacu-
lately gotten up individual came Into
the library and announced that he
was a writer with \ specially Of dia-
iect stories. We got him several books
that he asked for. and little BY little
he took me into his confidence. I
want the Scotch dialect for the stern
father he explained: then when I've
got enough of that I want some dia.
iect for sea captain. and then want
. duke-or maybe you can tell me,
would . duke drop his h's?-N. Z.
aun
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
INGENIOUS YANKEE iNvEhrs
SIMPLE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Massachusetts Man Now Working on
Automatic Photograph Device
Which May Soon suppiant
Lighthouses.

Boston.-Charles E. Alden. of Oak
Bun, Mass. which was formerly
known as Cottage City. on the little
sea islet OF Martha's Vineyard. has
just come into prominence as the In
ventor Of wireless telephone sys-
tenn that promises to be Of great util-
1ty in the coast service and possibly.
In time, Of commercial use and value.
Just rs Count Arco announces in
dispatch from Berlin that he has dis
covered = wireless telephone system
whereby he has been able to converse
for two miles. Mr.. Alden succeeded in
sending messages by his crude system
to passing vessels. in Long Island
sound and Vineyard sound for dis
tances. up to ten miles.
While Count Arco catches ether
waves ON pole 80 feet high. Mr.. Al
den walks around with an ordinary
steel.handled umbrella. with "a com.
mon telephone receiver attached to
the handle, and, when he wishes to
hear the photograph in his house. he
spreads the ribs OF the umbrella and
listens to the sounds that come
through the receiver. It's the sim
plest thing ever and anyone can make
one for experimental purposes. but
with the success he has already
achieved Ar. Alden in making preDa-
raaions to perfect his system and to
sztsnd III aaes.
Having saoceeded IN send wire
lsss messages to his assistants shcul-
dsring tall bamboo poles. he Il work
ing on = device to be used for warn
ing vessels that are approaching dan
gerous rocks, either ON dark and
stormy night or In . fog. The idea
b to place upon the dangerous rocks
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
Many Scattered Dsposlts Are VI
earthsd In Mysors, india.


Washington.-The discovery Of new
and large deposits Of manganese in
Nysors state. southern India, Consul
0snsral w H. Michael. Of Calcutta.
reports, has aroused activity in pros
pecting and for concessions concern
ing which he writes:
THE .Mysore gold mining rules have.
been found imperative respecting
Eaanganese and It il proposed to form
ulate new rules. Tho dewan il to hold
manganese mining conference to
consider the area Of mining grants, the
royalty that should be levied and all
other matters that pertain to the new
and growing industry. Represents
tives from manganese mining syndi-
Gates and companies will be invited to
participate in the deliberations.
There seems abundance Of man
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

And vlolsts.

And vlolsts. d.
Here's . prayer for those / love
Meath the sunny skies above:
For the ones l love- pray
Not the riches of to-day,
Not castle by the lake
Nor the joys the favored take.
Not the golden throne of pelf ~
Nor the selfishness of self.
But cottage In the wood
And heart that's pure and GOOD
And vioiets!
Not the lofdly gifts of gold
But the simple things untold. ~
Not a miser's clinking hoard
Nor a warriors jeweled sword. RI
Not the Eift of worldly power
Or the homage of the hour.
Not the land of broad estate
Or acclaim insatiate,
But the love of those you love
With the sunny skies above
And violets!
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MatrImonx q Il Il.

In q town not far from here Mrs
Eliza Bitter and George w. Dennis
we're married and the local paper says:
Immediately following the wedding.
hastily improvised band Of about 40
pieces-male and female--assembled
on the lawn, and when the beautiful
strainslof God Save the Queen went
forth with such far-reaching effect
MS far as the west town line anyway,
three miles away-the bride realized
that her name was Dennis. and the
pair then capitulated and asked In the
musical wind jammers' to eat candy
and cake, which they ate with great
relish, and departed, with thanks" ,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

When man leaves board bill UNI
paid and "skiddoos" from Texas, this
is what the editor does to him. At
least this is what The Shamrock Tex
an scribe did to one such recently:
Verify. the man Of smiles and
smooth ways hath departed from his
accustomed habitant. The self-de-
clared paragon of propriety, hero of
the histrionic art, the Beau Brummel
of bully boys the Chesterfield of the
century. the essence Of egotism, even
the original Lord Cranberry. is truly
non est. Yea. and not farewell said
NOT SO much as an adios or an au
revoir to temper our grief and bid us
look forward to brighter day when
again we can bask In the benign
beams OF his beatific smile"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

Northeast Australia develops very
slowly. Farmers grow maize in the
old-fashioned way. The maize crop in
oueenslAnd this year is . record one.
Canning pineapples IL becoming an
important industry in Queensland.
Opal mining 10 growing steadily.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

Garfield Tea, Natures Remedy, brings
relief from many ailments; it overcomes
constipation. regulates the liver and kid
neys. puri6es the blood and clears the
ccmplexion. 1t is made of Herbs, and il
absolutely Pure.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

It sometimes happens that other
people have ~ good an opinion of q
man as he has Of himself-after he IL
lead.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
CROPS IN ENGLISH CITES.

is not kept up to 4 required standard.
While this is maintained the tenant
IL not disturbed. Some Of the allot-
ments have been held by the same
families for half century or more.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

0ra0uAtlon. -.
IN nimy frock she stood upon the stage
And in voice that carried far,
she proudly spoke her graduation pieoe.
TN hitch my wagon TO . starr
shs stood upon the stage. arraysd 4
Y white. III 4 3a.s ~ Y. 31s5s~.tSg,
A sash Of blue about hsr waist
And wisely, n . vofcs of conndencs.
/. She told Of crises.we have faced!
She told of struggles won BY Hood and
And how she meant to do or die:
She put her finger on tho warp of time
And made the wiling shuttle ny!
She stood there, slight and slender a. a
reed:
Her lips the swisest counsel purled-
When Mandy spoke her gratuatin' piece,
You bet. she hxed tn hull blamed
world!
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

Mrs. Wln1esvss 1oo4Alag oyfsp.
~ children teashinE, softspa the gums, reduces -
1unns,ion aiiays Data, curss Wind ooio. 8oa ss9ss
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
II curea WhlIe You WaIk.

!, Aliens Foot Ease is certain cure for
bot, sweating, callous. and swollen, aching
feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmstcd, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

A certain Arkansas editor is now
wearing gunnysack for . shirt while
his wife washes. The editor says:
This afternoon Mr.. Ross carried
his laundry basket to the depot. threw
It on the platform. and went in the
depot. In few minutes It was dis
covered on fire. All the goods were
destroyed except two or three bundles
The editor, for one, would like to
lnow how the nre origfnated."
RssMs,...e,'
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

Relief work to employ 5000 men
have been established in the Chinese
famine centers. The Enslish-Ameri-
can relief fund amounts to S250.000.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

How Inconsistent your neighbors
are! They refuse to say that you are
Z good man. but after the undertaken
gets you they delight In saying that
you were 4 good man.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

All Cloth Hats, Children's Dresses, etc,
ado to look like new 18th PUTNAM
fADELESS DYES.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27
canleas.

There was a young man from the city
Who pettcd what looked like a kitty.
BY the Pickering light
or lantern that night.
He planted his clothes. What pity!
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

It goes without saying that talking
machine does not say without going.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-07-27

before they multiply. A DAISY FLY
KILLER kills Thousands. Lasts the sea
eon, Ask your dealer. or send 2oc 70 Il
Eomers, l49 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N
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Comment.

sd Conmeny. -lhsit4-i
A grapevine telegram from the
primrose path Of dalliance says. that
Miss Ethereal Mildness has pune
tured tire of her automobile be-
tween the stations of Winter and
Spring. and is stuck in the mud Just
this side OF Eephyrville. That set
ties it. II the seasons have taken
to autoing. there is no telling when
they will arrive hereafter.
Put up the bars-the shelters arc
coming.
have noticed one nice thing about
writing In dialect-it doesn't matter
II you do mis-spell q word now and
then.
A French newspaper says. ITO pre-
vent appendicitis. walk on all fours
half hour every day" II. the dis
ease as bad as that!
"A kitten OF girl at II 10 apt TO
be an old cat at 49," says q newspa-
per editor. Yes. and . gallant yoang
buck at 81 quite frequently turns out
TO be q tobacco-spitting old crouch
At AZ.
AS time flies nytime is flying this
way.
1t Is out Of place to kiss pretty
young woman's hand.
A New York city school boy sur
prised his teacher day or two $50
by replying to her question ~ 70
who discovered America. Il dunno.
didn't even know 1t had been lost"
IA
man when he grows up.
A Maine poet says woman 10 .
poem. No, she costs too much.
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Canned.

There was a young lover named Jones
Who monkeyed too much with the
bones"
His sweetheart. Miss Zoe,
Tied can to her beau
Filled full of some nice rattly stones.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

astrous to the sacred cause to lose
this influence.
Positions Tersely Stated.
ut is useless to try to explain to
my people all persons are not re-
sponsible for the action of politicians
with perverted minds. They simply
says: Are not the Americans Chris
tions, and does not this religion teach
forbearanoe, love and Justice? Then
why do the Americans seek to hu-
initiate Japan, whose sons are rs
brave and honorable as can be found
in the world?' In the interest of
Christianity it is necessary to avert
war at all hazards, but America, If
she is great, should be generous, and
not force upon Nippon the duty of
defending her honor.
IF Japan must fight she will fight
until she is either victorious or has
exhausted every resource at her com
mand. Mind, do not advocate war.
l am simply warning you of the in
evitable. Seattle Times.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

a barbarous method of settling ques-
tions, not only that war never does
settle anything, but / cannot escape
the conclusion a catastrophe of this
nature will not be averted except by
the United States refraining from en-
acting legislation what would wound
the dignity of our nation and insult
It's people.
WAR at this time would be fright.
ful. especially when Christianity "a
making such progress in our country.
One of the most potent factors in In
ducing my countrymen TO accept
Christianity is the example of justice
and honor presented by the United
States, which is regarded in Japan
as not only nominally but really a
Christian nation. II would be dis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
MUST
FIGHT
JAPAN

That war, sooner or later, is bound
to come between the United States
and Japan, unless this country shows
a disposition TO give the japanese the
benefit of its institutions on the same
basis as IL treats all citizens who
come within the "most favored ma
tions" clause of the treaties existing
between this and foreign nations, is
the opinion of Baron s. Sajini, mem
ber of the japanese diet, prominent
in commercial and financial circles
in the mikado's empire and a worker
in the Y. NJ. c. A. and other religious
movements in the orient. He Is now
in the United States.
Saiini gives his opinion in letter
written to one of his countrymen in
Seattle. He paints a gloomy picture
OF the future of both countries
Iestranged by racial antagonisms and
says while this country will suffer
much In blood and treasure in case
Iof war, the orient will be the greatest
sufferer materially and Christianity
will receive a setback from which il
will take so years TO recover.
Tells How TO Avoid War.
In his letter, written from Wash
ington city. the baron says: 1T Is
useless trying to disguise the situa-
tion, and all the diplomatic explana-
tions in the world will not suffice TO
render our people easy. when their
honor Is attacked. when they feel
they have been deprived OF rights in
this country to which the high order
|of our civilization entitles them. Per-
'sonally regard war as horrible and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

Its nAme-sGolden Medical Discovery
was suggested by one OF its most import
ant and valuable ingredients - Golden
Seal root.
Nearly forty years ago, DIR. Pierce dis
covered that he could, by the use of pure,
triple-refned glycerine, aided by a Ger.
tain degree OF constantly maintained
heat and with the aid OF apparatus and
Appliances designed for that purpose, ex-
tract from our most valuable native me-
dlcinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use OF alcohol
so generally employed. So the now world
famed ~Golden Medical Discovery" for
the cure OF weak stomach, indigestion, OF
dyspepsia. torpid liver, or biliousness and
kindred derangements was hrst made, As
II ever since has 6Aen, without paTtlels
of alcohol Ia It's maRS.up.
4 glanceStNtAe i1N list OF us lngredl-
ents, printed on ~exefY bottle-wrapper,
will show that IL Is made from the most
In our American forestry All these in
gredients have received the I[Qlgest -eil.
d0fsflnent IIlm the leading WeQlcAl
pflfS. ItfcltIl and -NEitac&-Qn--nl -nllklld
Hedlcl Who QTecotnInend- than -Ra1he-XeI,k
beEl IemedIss tol The dlseases loL XAlsQ
G2lTf9 sd.F AZ IRlss osS5saaTss5sS ASi fs
n uttiU DoOh VI buceC cu1OloCDeHee -
been compiled by DR.. r. v. Pierce, OF
Buffalo, N. Y. and will be mailed free te
any ono asking same by postal card, o.
letter addressed To the Doctor As above
From these endorsements, copied IRON
standard medical books OF all the diner,
ent schools Of practice, II will be i9una
that the ingredients composing the sSold.
en Medical Discovery are advised noii
only for the cure OF the above mentlonee
diseases, but also for the cure Of All ca
tarrhal, bronchial and throat afeetlons
Accompanied with catarrhal discharges.
hoarseness, sore throat lingering, Of
hang on coughs, and all those wastisg
Infections which, II not promptly and
properly treated are liable % tsrmlness
In consumption. Take DR.. Pieree's Dls-
eovery In time and Persevers in ~ az:
until you give ID fair trial and u V nei
likely 20 dIsapeoins. Too much must nos
Be- expected OF H. II viii not perform
miracles. IL viii not cure consnmptlen
In il advanced stages. No medicine Will
Il tOlll cure the Affections that lead W v
sonsumDtlon. " sa4m ~ t1ss&
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
Former salem Girl Married.

Miss Jessie Beauchamp, a former
Salem girl, was married last Saturday
In Portland to Mr.. w. j. Stephens, of
Tillamook City. Mrs. Stephens is
well known In this city where she at
tended school and grew TO woman
hood. Mr.. Stephen is a well known
and popular young business man of
Tillamook City. They will make that
city their home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
SOCIAL GOSSIP
aOnOr Of Misses Gray and Catlin.

onor Of Misses Gray and Catlin.
ss Nellie Thielsen was a charm
hos,ess at a one o'clock luncheon
"wednesday at her home on Capt.
Freet. The AFFAIR was given in
Pr Of Miss Sophie Catlin OF this
and Miss Margaret Gray of Seat
formerly Of this city, who leave
the 10th Of August for Mills
|ge' Oakland, to become students
F. The college colors, yellow and
e. and flower, the daisy. formed
effective decorations. The place
were yellow with a spray of
es' and at each place were long
ned Shasta daisies tied with
|v ribbon.
0'efs were laid for twelve, the
Is being Misses Sophie Catlin,
SAfe' Gray Mildred Bagley,
para Durbin. Athea Moores,
hoier' Madeline Walker, Veda
Mary Eakin, Edith Ragan and
Ia Eckerlen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
Remedy for Diarrhoea--Never Known
TO Fail.

II want to say a few words for
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. / have used this
preparation in my family for the past
five years and have recommended it
to a number of people in York coun-
ty and have never known It to fail to
effect a cure in any instance. 1 feel
that can not say too much for the
best remedy of the kind in the
worlds. Jemison, Spring Grove.
York county, Pa. This remedy is
for sale at DR. Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

For Sale or Rent-Attention nursery
men and farmers, $40 acres, all In
cultivation, deep soil, fine improve
ments, convenient to rail and nav
igation. This farm is especially
adapted for nursery business. In
quire of owner, George O'Brien,
400 North Capital street, Salem,
Oregon. 7-20-tf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
FOR SALE.

For sale--Good S-room house, Sew
enteenth street, lots, small and
large fruits, would sell on easy
terms. Also good house in oregon
City, and also so acres of timber
land six miles from oregon City.
w. N. Munsey, S56 Seventeenth
street. Phone 1171. 7-29-2wk"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

To the Coast.--Good teams and COW
cred hacks for taking camping
parties 10 the coast and mountains.
Terms reasonable. u. M. Acker-
man. lis Miller street. Salem.
e-2-lms
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

Store.-We handle a full
line of groceries and fresh meats
and have lately put In supply of
tinware. Call and leave order or
phone 496, and try US for prompt
delivery. w. d. Wheeler.
7-16-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

Ladies' have opened a
parlor at AGA Court street, in the
I. o. o. +. building. where l am
prepared to do shampooing and
manicuring. Scalp treatment a
speciality. Children's hair treated
Phone ATT. 7-291ms
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
BUILDING A HOUSE

We can supply you with the luIn'
ber you need at the price that will
materially economize In the cost.
Just come and see Us and look over
our yards.
GOODALE LUMBER co.,
Yards Near Depot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

We Are Cash Purchasers--Of poul'
try. eggs. and all kinds OF farm
produce. Berry crates made up
in unlimited quantities. Capital
Commission Co.. 267 South Com
mercial street, Salem. Phone Main
179.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
birthday Party.

| J, \. n''s friends of Lester Young.
|slirS,,a, ~, sha Mrs. Young. gave him
|i.S !, surprise last Monday
h as...' = their home in North sa-
|anr '.s ~as als tenth birthday. The
? vAIsA .'. spent in playing games
| |lr.' -,ya yo., refreshments were served
B..lss sAs assisted by her niece,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

For Sale--Plenty Of clover hay, first
quality. Phone 157 Suburban. II.
Walker, Route No. Z, Salem.
7-29-1m"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

For sale-Two single top buggies,
In flrst-class condition. One rub
ber tired. Apply to G. w. Yannks,
Fashion stables. Telephone "A.
7-1S-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
Picnic Party.

members of the Treue club
:, ~ a Jolly picnic party Thurs
''1s'noon' I'm and well supplied with
- 'H,hss 70 eat, they made their
~, y Su'h.s pactuFe and "just had
A,e' Those going were Misses
MAJ "Ssan, Margaret Gray of Seat,
\. ven Ihielsen, Mary Eakin.
p S1Ssf'en' Marie Hofer, Bar
-, Dl'ein' Madeline Walker.
lie catlin. anu
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
DRAYhfEN.

s-~-----.-a~~~e~H~~e@ -~~~~~sc~~~N~>>--s,~--
Cummins Bros Transfer Cempany-
All kinds OF transfer work done.
Furniture and pianos boxed ready
for shipment. Prompt service is
our motto. Stand and once at
253 South Commercial street.
Phone 210. Residence Phone 96s.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03

Put these good resolutions that
you made on January 1st into effect
at once by replacing your old plumb
ing with the newest ideas in sanitary
open plumbing, and you will be rid
OF the annoyance of leaking pipes
and flooded floors, as we'll as doctors
bills. We will furnish estimates for
plumbing. gas fitting and satisfaction
is guaranteed as 10 workmanship and
charges.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-03
IN Honor of Portland Guest.

m Hohor OF Portland Guest.
- Marie Hoter entertained the
.'v's OF the Treue club Friday
l'oA In honor of her guest, Miss
Fo''er OF Portland. A most
ant afternoon was spent.