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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-18
The Greatest Amateur on Earth.

Not since Pastor Wagner has any
writer got so valuable notice from
the President as Mr.. Long. the "ani-
NAL writer" II is delightful to see
the pleasure he = getting out OF II.
We are not expert In knowledge OF
natural history, but Mr.. Longs hand
ling OF Mr.. Roosevelt looks 10 us very
like the dealings OF a professional
with an amateur. Mr.. Roosevelt Is
the greatest amateur on earth;
an amatuhe OF spelling, natural
history. sagas. mendacity. his
tory. farming, ethics. sports
constitutional law-indeed, or
all knowledge. The range OF his
information is extraordinary. So is
readiness in the use OF II, and his
liability to assimilate a new branch
"while you wait" AS the greatest
living master OF half-knowledge he
Is a brilliant and wonderful figure.
Half-knowledge is all the most OF us
have about anything, and II Is by no
means TO be desplsed. The bulk oi
the fruit OF current education is half
knowledge. All that Is necessary "a
make It vastly uJeful and entertain
ling is that its possessor should g
lognlze II for what II is. But there
or thereabouts lies a snare, and one
lin which, II seems 20 US, Mr.. Roose'
welt is apt 20 get himself entangled
Every now and then, in the conn
Idence begotten OF quick mind and
Ifervent energy. he falls Into thu
mistake OF thinking for a monen
that he knows all about something
and on that subject lays down thu
law On one subject. politics, w
eredit him with knowledge about al
Ith0r4 Is to know. but we do not re
lcall any other branch In which Ill
rating would be higher than that o.
an able amateur. .-..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-18

cage free egress out into the ring.
At once there was craning of necks,
all eyes being focused on the door of
the cage 10 see what line of action the
tiger would adopt. Those who ex-
pected to see the fierce carnlvorous
animal rush madly from It's corn-r
and seize it's prey by the throat, as
they are supposed to do, 7rom all
accounts in the text books of natural
history of our school days, were dis
appointed. The large cat was loath
to leave his cage, seeming to have an
actual affection for II.
Those who expected to see the
ruminant shrink and cover in a cor
ner of the inclosure in the presence
of his natural foe, as he ought to
have done In keeping with tradition
OF this point, were also disappointed.
II was the beast of prey, the devour-
er of oxen, the terror OF the forest,
that curled up in his corner, indis-
posed to possess himself of the splen-
did feast that on the hoof confronted
him in the middle OF the square,
cody paving the ground and be-
seeching him to COM out. "The tiger
Is WISE" was the judgment of some
present.
A pantomime show between the
two animals continued for about
two minutes. Hoofs kept throwing
spadefuls of earth behind him until
It was even suggested that he ought
TO go to work for the canal commits
sion, and that he would be able to
dig a large-sized hole in the ground.
Claws responded with a wise AMI
mastery inactivity.
In response to the challegenes of
Hoofs, Claws replied that he found
the corner of his cage too cosy TO b.
vacated. Besides, he was a modest
animal and shrank from the gaze of
the large assemblage. He also had
religious scruples and was ayerse TO
lighting on Sunday afternoons. See
ing that the comfort of his cage
proved too alluring, II occurred to
the attendants that If 1t could only
he made uncomfortable that Claws
might be induced to come out. But
IL did not work. Claws even pre-
ferred fire and birthstone 10 the so
ciety of Hoofs. and stood out the
smoking.
| Cat Runs Away.
There was only one recourse left
and that was TO squeeze him out
$50 by means of boards, and after sew
eral minutes of hard work. the bic
cat was almost catapulted into the
cage. 1t was then seen that he wal
Iof the South American variety OF leoI
lard known as the jaguar.
But II hadn't an ounce OF night IN
lit. II made desperate attempts u
avold q conflict with It's horned an
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-18
NOVEL INDUSTRY
FOR CITY WOMEN

There are hundreds of women VINO
are longing after the opportunities
OF city life for making money and are
neglecting the greater opportunities
right at home. Such a one wrote 10
friend in a city. asking her to get
her something to do. This was the
answer she received from her wise
friend. says the Saturday Evening
Post:
"You just stop thinking about
knitting or embroidery and plant
vatercress in that running stream
back OF your house"
Mrs. Anderson acted on ner
friends advice. She first sent 10 the
agricultural department at Washing
tom for their free pamphlet on the
|cultiyation OF the watereress- After
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-18

Farmer Nubbins shouting across
the garden fence 10 his next door
neighbor) Hey, there! What are
you burying in that hole?
Neighbor-oh, I'm just replanting
some OF my garden seeds.
Nubblns - Garden seeds, ehY
Looks TO me mighty like one OF my
hens.
Neighbor-That's all right. The
seeds are inside.-London Mail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-18
A wonderful Happening.

Port Byron. N. Y, has witnessed
one of the most remarkable cases
OF healing over recorded. Amos +.
King, OF that place says: Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured a sore on
my log with which sad sun bred
over 80 years. am now eighty
Ave-" Guaranteed 10 cure all sores
by ]. C. Perry. druggist. 25c.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
Rode Wheel in Her Sleep.

Fort Dodge, Iowa-The ghost-like
apparation of a girl astride bicycle
fitting about the streets after midnight
will not startle resident in the east
end any longer. For weeks pedestrians
abroad late at night have been scared.
Clad In flowing white garment, with
hair streaming behind her and the gas
lamps revealing bare feet and ankles
the ghost rider had excited a good deal
Of interest as well as fright Several
attempts made to follow the rider had
failed because the bicycle always dis
appeared.
One night recently policeman, at
tracted by crash and scream, ran
around a corner and solved the mys-
terry. He found young and pretty girl
clad in thin night dress which had
suffered severely when the wheel she
was riding struck brick. The girl
was dazed, but told the policeman
where she lived. He escorted her home
and startled her father. well known
merchant, who thought his daughter
was safe In bed.
The girl said she had no recollection
Of her night rides. She had been fit
ting about the streets on her wheel and
In her nightdress asleep.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
Society Favorite XIII. Himself.

Pueblo.-With the bedclothes pulled
over his head, scorched and powder
burned. in his lifeless hand revolver,
through his mouth a bullet hole, the
body of John l. Scott, twenty-five yeaS
Of age, handsome, rich. society lion
and ranch owner, was found in bed in
his room at the Grand hotel here
Thursday. Scott had been drinking
heavily, it is said, and had spent his
money without stint lately. The last
seen Of him was Wednesday morning
after he had entertained large party
Of friends In a cafe the night before.
Money troubles Is the cause assigned.
Scott came here Tuesday morning
from Colorado Springs. He drank all
day. While standing in the hotel bar
chatting with the bartender he told
the attendant he had been spending too
much money and that he was in dG.,t.
He said he had spent $1,000 at the Ant
lers hotel in Colorado Springs within a
week.
Scott was we'll known in society cir.
cluse In Denver and in this city. With
Leonard Curtis, son of a millionaire, he
owned a ranch near Swallows, Colo
RADIO. He told friends he would have
to sell his interest in this to pay his
obligations, although ne seemed never
to lack money. For many years his
family had been prominent In Pitts
burg. His father, who died lately, was
the law partner of Congressman DIAL
zell OF that state, and was wealthy. His
widowed mother still lives there.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
Grand Lake Regatta.

Grand Lake, Colo.-Before the
largest crowd that ever witnessed the
Grand Lake yacht races. Highball, en-
tered by Vice Commodore R. c. Camp
bell, defeated the Dorothy H.. entered
by Commodore H. w. Bryant Thurs.
day. The Highball was captained by
George Fletcher. with former United
States Senator T. M. Patterson and r.
c. Campbell as his crew, and State
Senator Wright as passenger. The
Dorothy carried. Commodore Bryant
and II. o. Huston. The Highball fin.
ished the five and three-quarters miles.
course in two hours and four minutes.
The Dorothy ii. came in nine minutes
and six seconds later. The Jessica
and Lulu, the Langley and Gregg en-.
tries, were caught In calm and were
out Of the race. The day was an ideal
one for yachting.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
Negroes May colonize.

Colorado Springs. Colo>-The follow.
ing are the new officers elected for the
ensuing year by the Negro Business
Mems League of Colorado and New
Mexico, which closed its annual con-
vention here.
President, H. F. Bray of Pueblo;
first vice president, DR.. j. H.. P. West
brook of Denver; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. C. E. Fleming of Colorado
Springs; recording secretary, w. A
Gatewood of Eastonville; correspond
ing secretary. ]. R. Bates of Pueblo;
treasurer. M d. Brooks, of Pueblo;
state organizer, F. M. Roberts of Colo
RADIO Springs, first colored graduate Of
Colorado college; executive committee.
E. P. Booze Of Colorado Springs, chair.
man; o. T. Jackson Of Boulder, c. A.
Franklin of Denver, C. E. Jackson Of
Aspen, G. w. Gross Of Swink, T. o.
Mason of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
W. H. Prince and T. H. Protro, both of
Pueblo.
1t was resolved to establish com.
mercial agency simitar to those of Dun
and Bradstreet and that the secretary
of each local league act as local agent
for the commercial institution in order
to ascertain the assets and commercial
standing of all negroes i'll the two
states.
A committee of three members will
be appointed to confer with the State
Land Board with regard to the vacant
land In Colorado. this information to
be sent to negroes in all parts of the
country who may desire to locate here.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
MIX Of Human Kindness curdIe..

Stamford, Conn.-The milk of hui.
man kindness is curdling within Jo-
seph O'Neill, the titian-haired youth
who is caretaker of the bathhouse at
Shippan Point. At the risk OF his life
O'Neill has saved two women and
two men from drowning. Only last
Sunday man who can not swim got
out Of his depth while bathing. With
out taking off his coat O'Neill plunged
in. and Selling the drowning mans
hair as he was sinking for the last time
and dragged him ashore.
You came precious near pulling out
all my hair" grouchily said the man he
had saved. to O'Nein
mat was the limit" gloomily re-
marked the red-headed young man to-
day. Neither the women nor the
other men l saved said as much as
Thank you, joe l remember reading
in my copybook at school "A live mouse
is worth more than a dead lion. But
that is not always true. BY the law in
this state anyone who finds a drowned
body only has to anchor 1t, notify the
coroner, and get SIS reward. OF course,
l don't want to see anybody drown"
said O'Neill. but So is IS. and IS is a
good deal of money to me-"
Il hardly blame you, Joe. I never
saw such ungrateful persons as those
you yanked out" sympathetically re-
marked Richard Elias, who runs the
lighthouses.
Il know you will not let anybody
drown. Besides. remember, that drown
ings spoil business"
1t Is rumored that certain timid
bathers at Shippan Point have. signed
contracts promising O'Neill that he
will fly to their rescue in case of need
and they will give him at least IS.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
INDIAN HARD TO DOWN.
Pioneers still Object to Using Fisur.
Of Poor Lo on Pedestal,

Denver-Will the figure of an Indian
be used on the pioneers monument to
be erected in Denver? That is the
question that is being settled at a Sc
rfes Of conferences between the mem.
oers OF the real estate exchange monu-
ment committee and Frederick Mac
Monies. the sculptor who designed
the figure.
Mr.. MacMonnies arrived unexpect-
eddy from Paris to confer with the
committee over the design. There has
been some objection to the Indian fig
ure. and there is a possibility that the
artist will be asked to make new de-
sign. Mr.. MacMonnies, however, likes
the Indian monument and will not give
up his chosen theme without hard
fight. He said that If the committee
insisted on change he would make
an entirely new design, as 1T would be
impossible, from an artistic standpoint,
to substitute something else for the In
dian and retain the other parts of the
original plan. Furthermore, the sculp.
tor intimated that If he and the COM
mittee could not agree on a design
that accorded with his artistic ideas,
he would have nothing to do with the
monument at all.
Some time ago ]. s. Flower, chair
man OF the monument committee, sent
out LOO circular letters to pioneers
and Sons of Colorado, asking for ex-
pressions OF opinion on the Indian de-
sign. Three hundred replies were re-
ceived. of which 1876 were favorable to
the Indian design.
Mr.. MacMonnies is the designer OF
many notable works in America and
Europe. Among the best known of his
American designs are the fountain at
the Chicago Worlds Fair, the McClel-
Ian monument at Washington, the Ma
than Hale monument at West Point
and the entrance to Prospect park at
Brooklyn.
Mr.. MacMonnies called on Mayor
Speer in company with Mr.. Reed, pres
ident of the art commission, and talked
over the proposed design with the
chief executive Of the city. 1t is be-
lieved that there will be no further OPP
position to the Indian supreme.
Changing the dominant figure Of the
monument would, in the estimation of
the sculptor, impair the whole
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
"stlek," Says Telesraphers.

Denver.-"Stick." That's the battle
cry of the Telegraphers' union.
From Maine to California the
knights Of the keys are wearing little
silk ribbon badges with the above in
scription just below the insignia of the
order.
The officers of the local union re-
ceived notification from New York
that this badge had been adopted by
the national organization and a suf-
ficient supply was printed to give each
member one to wear on the lapel Of
his coat.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29

eminent back into the hands of the
men who champion corruption and tyr
amy in the name of order. So 1t is
with this movement for securing JUS
tice toward all men and equality of op-
portunity SO far as 1t can be secured
by governmental action. The rich man
who with hard arrogance declines to
consider the rights and the needs of
those who are less well of, and the
poor man who excites or INDUCES in
envy and hatred Of those who are bet
ter of, are alike alien to the spirit of
our national life. Each of them should
learn to appreciate the baseness and
degradation Of his point of view, as
evil in one case as in the other. There
exists no more sordid and unlovely
type of social development than 'plu-
tocracy, for there is a peculiar un-
wholesomeness In a social and govern
mental ideal where wealth by and OF It,
self is held up as the greatest good.
The materialism Of such a view,
life Of man who accumulates vast
fortune in ways that are repugnant to
every instinct of generosity and of
fair dealing, or whether it finds Its ex-
preston in the vapidly useless and
self-indulgent life OF the inheritor of
that fortune, is contemplate in the
eyes of all men capable of thrill of
lofty feeling. Where the power of the
law can be wisely used to prevent or to
minimize the acquisition or business
employment Of such wealth and to
make 1t pay by income or inheritance
tax its proper share of the burden of
government, would invoke that power
without moments hesitation.
But while we can accomplish some
thing by legislation. legislation can
never be more than a part, and often
no more than small part in the gen.
eral scheme of moral progress; and
crude or vindictive legislation may at
any time bring such progress to halt.
Certain socialistic leaders propose to
redistribute the worlds goods by re-
fusing to thrift and energy and indus
try their proper superiority over folly
and idleness and sullen envy. Such
legislation would merely, In the words
of the president of Columbia uniyer-
sity, wreck the worlds efficiency for
the purpose of redistributing the
worlds discomfort" We should all of
us work heart and soul for the real
and permanent betterment which will
lift our democratic civilization to a
higher level of safety and usefulness.
Such betterment can come only by the
slow, steady growth of the spirit which
metes generous, but not a sentiment
tai, Justice to each man on his merits
as a man, and which recognizes the
fact that the highest and deepest hap
piness for the individual lies not in
selfishness, but in service.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29

The laying of the cornerstone
of the Cape Cod Pilgrim memo
rial monument at Provincetown.
Massachusetts, gave President
Roosevelt occasion to deliver
what probably is the most not
able address of his entire ca
reer. He grasped the opportu-
nifty to thrust and slash at his
pet aversions-the predatory
rich and the apostles Of disor-
der. The address was most eff
fective and is bound to produce
results that will be felt at the
farthest corners Of the country.
Its most strenuous paragraph
was altered twice within twenty
four hours, and as ultimately de-
livered was about as plain a
gage of battle to criminal
wealth as the President has
ever uttered.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
sehmitx Not Authority.

San Francisco. Cal.-The State Su-
preme Court today rendered decision
in the McKannay salary case, sustain
ing the legality OF the removal of
Mayor Schmitz and the appointment OF
Mayor Taylor.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29

Paris.-The Moroccan situation is re-
garded here as having assumed dis
tinctly more serious aspect. The fer
ment in the interior of Morocco. the
proclamation of Mulai Hafid, the sui
tans brother, as sultan Of a section OF
the rebels, and the appearance Of
new Moorish army before Casa Blanca.
have created the fear that the whole
country will soon be ablaze with fanat-
icism.
General Drude, commander OF the
French forces at Casa Blanca, has now
practically asked for reinforcements.
pointing out that his men are worn out
with being constantly under arms. and
that he is losing advantage gained by
his success because the small force at
his disposal prevents him from follow
ing up his victory.
The government appreciates the JUS
tice of the arguments, and, although or
ders to forward additional troops to
Morocco HIS not been issued up to
noon today. the government Is expected
to decide on this step before night.
Over 1000 colonial infantry, cavalry
and troops of other arms have been
modified at Oran and ready to embark
on board transports, and other trans
ports and warships are in readiness It
Mediterranean ports to sail immeU
ateiy for Morocco
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
RemedIes Not EAeetuaI.

The American people became firmly
convinced of the need OF control over
these great aggregations OF capital, es-
socially where they had monopolistic
tendency. before they became quite
clear as to the proper way of achieving
the control. Through their represen-
nttves 10 Congress they tried two
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29

Those professed friends of liberty
who champion license are the worst
foes OF liberty and tend by the reaction
their violence causes to throw the gov
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-10-05

(Atlantic City, n. ]. Evening Union,
Sept. 90, 1000
High tribute was paid Hon. John
Mitchell. Jr., of Richmond, a colorea
banker, at Fitzgerald's Auditorium
last night when large assemblage
of colored citizens attended a recep-
ton given in his honor. DR.. Leroy
Morris made an interesting address,
lauding the guest of honor and urg-
ing all Negroes to emulate his ex-
ample. DR.. Hawkins, also made an
address. Mr.. Mitchell, who is attend
ing the sessions Of the American Ban
kers Association, is president of the
Mechanics Saving Bank, of Richmond
He is also Grand Chancellor of the
Colored Knights OF Pythias, OF Vir-
ginia, and editor of the Richmond
Planet" He made lengthy address
on questions of finance after which
a banquet was served.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-10-05
A BIG FEE.

When Rev. DR.. Henderson looked
at the money on getting home. he
round that the son had given him a
nye dollar bill. He thought he had
made a mistake. IL worried him and
he went back and asked him about
II. The son said that he had made
no mistake. He was so mucb
pleased that he had gladly made lie
donation. The lady continued to
improve, and was removed TO Chica-
80. The son returned TO New York
and short time was himself a
corpse. The mother il is said is not
yet aware that he has preceded her
TO the other shore.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-10-05
TEACHERS WANTED,

We have a large number OF appli-
cations for colored teachers for ru-
raj and graded schools. Six 20 nine
months terms. salaries up to $500
per month. Also for private schools
matrons, etc. Graduates from Pc
tersburg and Hampton Normal
Schools, and those holding First
Grade Certificates preferred. Grad
yates from other schools and those
holding Second and Third Grade
Certificates will also be accept
ed. Our applications for teachers,
from School Boards are coming in
daily.FUll particulars upon applica-
ton. Enclose stamps for reply.
Address.
Va. Teachers Cooperative ASSN.
IA E. 18th St. Manchester, va
Reference given and required.
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THE CHINAAIAN's RING.

On the street-hoOr is a Chinaman,
whose summer garb and homemade
ironing machine were a curiosity.
Mr.. Harris plunged into a converse
tion with him, during the course OF
which the Chinaman exhibited a
ring, which a customer had left with
him and which the Chinaman de-
clared was worth SIS. Mr.. John b.
Harris offered him fifteen cents for
IL and the celestial vigorously nodded
his head in the negative. At that
rate Mr.. Harris was not willing to
trust him for even one months rent
with that ring as the security.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-10-05
CoNGREssMAN EoWLER.s
SPEECH

The speech Of Congressman Fowler
was feature and both he and his
antagonist Mr.. Frame. displayed a
knowledge OF the financial systems
in vogue in the various countries of
the old world. that was indeed a re-
violation 10 a novice.
We met Mr.. S. II. Wick Of Wilson.
n. c. His brother owns "a pharmacy.
Hotel Ridley is a first class place for
our people. The service and charges
are satisfactory. We met Or. T.. ID.
Scott OF Washington, He formerly
lived I'm Richmond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-10-05
ON THE STEEL PIER.

A concert was given to the Ameri-
can Bankers Association, Friday
night, Sept 27th. on the Steel Pier.
Away out with the angry waves lap
ping and dashing beneath a magnifi-
cent Concert Hall has been built. It
seats from 1000 to 5000 people, II
would seem. High class music was
rendered. We entered this brilliantly
lighted place. A sea of white faces
was on either side. Few bankers had
arrived and down the centre on the
main floor where seats had been ASST
gned, we walked and sat down.