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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
BURIED BUT
WRITES
A LETTER

Like a voice from the dead, a let
ter written by A. d. Bailey in his
tomb 1000 feet below the surface of
the earth in the Alpha shaft at Ely
Nevada, has been received by Thos.
Hamil, a prominent resident OF Vic
tor, Colo. Though imprisoned with
two companions back of a solid mass
OF rock aud dirt and in imminent
danger OF being crushed TO death at
any moment, Bailey is none the less
happy His letter bespeaks every
hope aud says that probably he will
be on earth again In another week
or so. The letter follows:
"Mr. Thos Hamil. Victor, Colo.
Dear Sir and Brother Elk. I
suppose You will be surprised TO re-
ceive this letter and am lucky man
or would not be able TO write YOU.
AT present writing | am impris-
oned In the Alpha shaft. was run
ming pump here and on the 4th of
this month thf shaft caved In and
there were four men down In the
shaft sinking for the next level. Two
Of the men are here In the pump sta
tlon with me and the other two are
buried at the bottom Of the shaft.
Shut In by the Earth.
The shaft caved In at the 400
foot level and We are at the 1900
foot level The shaft Ia full Of dirt
up TO the cave-in. But they have
secured the bad ground and are go-
ing TO start mucklng out the shaft
tomorrow morning. II all goes well.
| hope TO be on top in from 12 20
IA days. We have been down the
mine since a. m. December 4.
Ten minutes from the time the
cave-in started the shaft was filled
above thIs level aud II IS 90 feet from
this level 20 the bottom OF the SHAFT.
50 that will give you an idea what
a bad cave-ln Il was. We had tele-
phone conn 2cted and the last mes
sage sent mp over the small wire
was 20 shut on steam. aud Just thon
thos wires broke.
live ON Fat OF Land.
There are 500 feet OF the shaft
above us. filled with solid rock. Az
ter the accident we disconnected the
sIx-inch water column with the pump
and they are sending our drinking
water and rations down the aix-inch
pipe.
We are living on the best In the
and. as everybody wants TO send as
Wine. cigars and all
Sinds OF fruits are being sent down.
rhey send down our oupplies on n
'ope and tho small vessels they send |
'ur stun IN are made Of two-lneh |
lfpples about four inches long. with |
cap screwed on and the small eye.
'o't screwed IN the cap aud a flexible
ink between the separate vessels, 80
hat We can get them TO come
through the bottom OF the water
olumn There are four vessels per
rip, AFTER We got the water col
mn open W. connected our phone
o the electric cable aud We can teie-
hone up and talk 10 the men on top
I any time.
Hopeful. Though Buried.
We'll. brother. II all Is we'll aud
ll-wise providence staya with ns.
ope in q short time 10 he on top aud
ae my wife and family. We are
hove the water level aud there ia
o danger on that score. We have
! charge Of the shaft one OF tho best
haft men In the country. a big Elk
= the name Of John Gallagher
with best wishes 20 all my bro
lers and the same to yourself. ! re-
lain. respectfully yours IN b. =. o. !
1. A d. BAILEY"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
surname SnYthe.

A Missouri girl spells the name
OF her dog "Phideau." If her own
name isn't Mae" or ELISE" IL GER
talnly is "Nellye. Cleveland Lea
ior
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
A MUSICAL TREAT.
Stanford Glee aud Mandolin Clubs
Saturday Night.

The Stanford Glee and Mandolin
clubs will show az tho Grand opera
house on Saturday. Dec. %. The at
traction is undoubtedly the best one
of It's kind on the coast. The clubs
are made up entirely OF students who
have been training for months for
the present tour. The concert
range from the supremely classic
music to the popular airs of the day.
Such well-known composers as Vic
tor Herbert and Richard Carle are
drawn upon for numbers.
The Stockton Mail has this to say
OF the Stanford boys: Everyone
In the brilliant audience that greeted
the Stanford boys last night at the
Tacoma theater was apparently in
the heartiest sympathy with the
spirit that gives TO the music OF col
lego glee clubs It's irresistible
charm. College men OF all ages
sat conyulsed with mirth. filed with
memories. and proudly recalled the
days when they joined In similar
|endeayors. and the boys and girls
gave way To the hilarity OF the oc-
'casion and yociferously applauded
the clever work of their contempora-
ries.
There has not been a more en-
ioyable concert presented by the
young men OF stanford on any of
their tours, and il is a pleasure TO
note that they were given reception
both cordial and substantial.
The honors as betweeh the two
clubs belong rather 10 the Mandolin
club. which did the finest work OF It's
kind ever heard in stockton Ia the
splendid. breezy volume OF tone. the
absolute unity OF action, the superb
general style and finish
the numbers played by the captiya-
ting strings were notable
The glee club IS in good form. es-
pecially In the bass, and sang with |
plenty of spirit aud excellent atten-
tion 10 shading and expression.
Mr.. Kellogg. the raconteur, with
his manner that dedes description.
his clever mimicry and dramatic
power. won the instant friendship OF
the house and performed long list .
Of selections inimitably. Everybody
went down before Bernard and Brad 4
iprd, The two funny men, who have
an Infinite variety of stunts at their
Seats on sale at box Office Satur-
day at 8 a. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
THE BULL
OBJECTED
TO SWEATER
H0RNLESs JERSEY TOOK OF.
FENsE AT HIS OWNERS TASTE
IN CoLoRs AND DOES A BUTT.
ING-IN STUNT.


w. A. Collver. a rancher of Catch
Ing Inlet was in Marshheld yesterday
to have himself examined and at
tended to after an exciting exper-
fence with a fine thoroughbred Jer-
sey bull which he owns. Although
pretty badly bruised he has no bones
broken or pronounced gashes on his
anatomy.
The bull has been attached to a
chain and rope about one hundred
feet long on Mr.. Collver's farm. and
after the animal had eaten all the
grass he could find with the radius
of the circle which he made while
tied to a stake. his owner decided 10
lead him further afield.
Mr.. Collyer pulled up the stake
and catching hold of the rope. which
was Joined 20 chain fastned TO a
ring in the animals nose. led the
cheerful bull to a choice stretch OF
grass which he noticed some distance
away where there was considerable
water. Having reached the spot
which would satisfy the inner bull.
he proceeded to force the stake into
the ground. and that was how the
accident happened
He was suddenly struck from be-
hind with a violence which sent him
several feet, and before he could re-
cover himself he received another
Jolt. The animal was crazy mad. and
when It was too late, Mr.. Collver
rca ized that he was wearing a gorge
ous new red sweater. which he had
just purchased in Marshfeld.
The bull went after the sweater
with the firm intention OF demolish-
ing Il, regardless OF what might be
inside Of Il, aud having been dehorn-
ed the struggle was prolonged 10 an
amazing length. during which Mr..
Collver was bunted aud rolled around
In the mud and water. The victim
seized the chain attached TO the ring
in the animals nose. but the bull did
not mind any kind OF twisting.
The sweater was no longer red. II
had become a dark brown from the
mud coating Il had received. There
was blood In the bulls eye however,
and the bmlte never noticed any diff
fersnee. Fighting and struggling 20
gain the mastery. and being hunted
with the bulls head until he was
nearly overcome. Mr. Collyer finally
managed 20 secure a grip on the ami
malls nose and forced his nostrils
nto a deep pond OF water.
The bull took several deep
lraughts OF the liquid into his lungs
lnd suddenly became passited
enough 20 give his owner a chance 10
set away from him. Mr. Collyer
ound that no bones were broken IN
he mixup. but he was bruised up
,retty badly. He was attended TO
- Or. McCormac yesterday, who, on
earning the canse of the numerous
,ruises he found, could not help be-
ng amused az the incident OF the
ed sweater.
Would you care TO repeat the per-
ormanoe at our next Fourth OF July
elebratlon?" he asked the rancher'
II would be a big drawing card
nd would undoubtedly prove ex-
iting."
Mr.. Colyer laughed al the sng-
.estion. but declared that one ex-
,eFienee OF the kind was quite
noueh for his enioyment-1im
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
zine Man ON the Box"

Max Figman comes TO the Grand
opera house tonight in the splendid
dramatization of the Harold Mac
Grath book, 1.-The Man on the Box.
There should be no question OF the
result. Last season Mr.. Figman was
a comparative stranger, but he more
than made good" and il is doubt
ful If the theaters will be large
enough to hold the p'ople who want
10 see him this season. Mr. Figman
is an artist in every sense OF the
word and his play is a real play
Such performances as he gives make
the weary theater-goer feel there Is
sun some hope for the drama after
an. Mr.. Figman will be supported
BY a company OF superior quality
AID will bring a complete prodnc-
tio Seats are now ready
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
A nnnrernns Deadlock.

hat sometimes terminates fatally.
Is the stoppago OF liver and bowel
function. To quickly end this coz
dItlon without disagrseable sensa-
tlon8. Or. Kings New Life Pills
should always be your remedy.
Guaranteed absolutely satisfactory
In every case or money back al
]. c. Perry's drug store. 25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
Restless
Nervous

Do you get up in the
morning tired, languid,
and frequently with head
ache almost unbearable9
You have been unable to
rest or sleep. 1t is nervous
exhaustion, and affects
the heart, lungs, stomach
and all the organs that
depend upon the nerves
for motive power. What
you need is DR.. Miles
Nervine to restore nerv-
GUS energy and give new
life to the organs.
"For years / have been very nerv-
Gus, suffered terribly with headache.
i had always gone TO the doctor. and
was about to 30 one day ia try him
TOR the last time, when a friend add
vlsed me 10 try DR.. Miles Restorative
Nerylne. 1 purchased a bottle and the
results were so satisfactory / have
been taking II ever since It has
helped me wonderfully. Dr. Miles
Nerve and Liver Pliis have done lots
OF good for me. When get 20 feeling
nervous now. I go for the Nervine
bottle and ! am so thankful / have
something to help me without a doc
tor bill" MARIE HARRIS.
21l College St., PiQua, OHIO.
Or. Miles Nervlne 10 sold by your
druggist, who will guarantee thag the
first bottle will benefit. N IL fails, he
Will refund your money.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

The mau who makes the greatest
success, remarked the morallzer'
lis the one who begins al the bot
tom of the ladder aud works his way
up"
oh. / don't know, repoined the
How about the ehap
who Is trying 10 escape from hre!
Chicago New.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

It tones and yltalizes the entire
system; makes life worth living, no
matter what your station. Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea Is the surest pre-
vention known against diseases. s5e,
Tea or Tablets For sale az Dr.
Stones store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

You know as we'll as any one wheh
you need something 10 regulate your
system. II your bowels are sluggish
your food distresses you, your Kid
neys pain, take HOLSTERS ROCKY
Mountain Tea. II always relieves. 30
cents. Tea or Tablets For sale al
Dr. Stones store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
Nnlnrallr He W. Depressed.

What's the trouble? You look
AZ n YOU had lost your last friend
NY wife has Just found q place
where she can do Christmas shop
ming and use ele9Tlng house eerti-
acatss "-ChlcAgo Rscord-Hslard'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

Piles Cured In 10 "a Days.
PAZo OINTMENT Is guaranteed 10
cure any case OF Itching. Bllnd, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles ia Q 20 "a
day sor money refunded. soc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

When you're languid. when you're
lazy,
When you're loose. lank and lean.
A pitiful object you soon will be
Unless you take Rocky Mountain
Tea.
For sale at Dr. Stones store,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
Her Day out

I'D like 10 speak 10 the boss.
said the blind beggar at the door.
"She's out today" said Mr. Haus-
keep. This is Thursday, you know
anything my wife OF / could do 70!
you? ?''-E Exchange
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26
S(JrFEE

Good coffee is partly in
ying and partly in
making; like everything
else.
Your grocer returns your money II you jont
Ike Sehilling'S Best. We pay hin.
Twas a Proposal.
81 got a letter from him yester'
day written on a typewriter"
That's too much like business.
We'll, he meant business. kan
sas City Journal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-26

Some people find It yeuy disagree
able 10 be agreeable.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
a Mlnehester Triumph.

The great American shooting classic
1.-THE biggest trap-shooting event OF
the year--known as the Grand Ameri-
can Handicap, held at Chicago, June
1921. resulted imam overwhelming VIC
tory for Winchester Shells and Win
chester Shotguns. The Professional
Championship was won by w. r.. Cros-
by OF O'Fallon, ILL.,, and the Amateur
Championship by Hugh M. Clark, OF
Urbana, ILL.,, both shooting Winchester
Leader" Shells In the Grand Amer
lean Handicap, M. J. Maryott, OF Fort
Collins, Colo, shooting Winchester
Shotgun and an Illinois amateur,
shooting winchester Leader" Sheels,
tied with one other shooter. The Pre-
lirninary Handicap was won by Geo. l..
Lyon. with a Winchester Shotgun.
High average for the tournament was
won by an Illinois Amateur with Win
chester Shells. This remarkable list
Of winnings for Winchester Shells and
Guns In an entry OF 452 Of the very
best shots In the country is incontro-
vertible proof of the high merit of these
goods, which are growing more popular
every year amongst all classes Of shoot
erS
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
planted the Best,

The woes of the amateur gardener are
very amusing TO Others, but decidedly real
70 the man who has spoiled suit of
clothers, blistered his hands and lost his
temper in his efforts to make things
grow.
A young man. recently married, early IN
the spring secured suburban place. MAIN
ly with the idea of fresh, homegrown
vegetables" Every evening he would hur-
ry through his supper and rush out TO HIS
garden, where he displayed more energy
than skill But, alas! When many little
green things began to break the ground
IN his neighbors' gardens, his own re-
manned as bare as the Sahara. Ill.,. ..&
''It certainly has got me beat" he con-
fided to friend at his Office one day. II
can't understand why not a blessed thing
has come up planted peas and corn and
tomatoes" ... o.,.. ...s 4. .
perhaps the seed were defective" the
friend suggested.
'T hardly think II was that" the gar
dener replied, "for / got the very best
paid Is cents a can tor them
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
The Tax on Art.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
calamity has been averted. THE
Countess of Bristol" q GainsborouRh
painting arrived a month ago, on these
hospitable shores. 1t nearly came in
unnoticed, but a lucky custom officer
suspected its cost. 1t was seized aG6 its
owners hailed to court For their offense
OF trying to bring a thing of artistic
value into the United States without
paying dearly for the privilege they are
deprived of their painting, which should
have benefited the revenue of this
needy country by several thousand in
stead of several hundred dollars
Had the Gainsborough come in with
out paying a heavy duty, what a blow
to the United States Deprived rot
only Of sum mounting in the four
figures, the country would also have
had to face dire possibility. En-
couraged by immunity, art collectors OF
great taste, If not great income, might
have freely purchased abroad such
beautiful works of art as now are pro-
hibitively dutiable. They might have
added to the esthetic heritage of their
homes and cities. They might even
have done something to dull the keen
instinct which directs that the mill
stone Of duty be tied on the neck of
art.
The divinity of our legislators is
never more impressive than when ap-
piled to art, nor the fetch OF tariff more
imposing than when 1t causes the
seizures or exclusion of Gainsborough.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
ONE MANS EXPERIENCE IN WEST,
ERN CANADA.

There Are Thousands of Opportunas
ties An This Land OF Opportunity.
To the Editor-Dear Sir:
The following experience Of an Illk
nois man who went to Western Canada
six years ago is but one of the thou
sands Of letters that could be repro
duced showing how prosperity follows
the settler on the fertile lands of West
ern Canada. This letter was written to
the Chicago agent Of the Government
of the Dominion Of Canada and Is dated
at Evarts, Alberta, April 8, 1907:
1t is six years the 9Th of this month
since and family landed in Red Deer,
family sick and only $500 in my pock-
ct. Bought a $12 lot, built 12x14
shack and went to work as carpen-
ter. Next May sold for $400 Chad add
ed 16xlS building to shack). Purchased
two lots at $40 each and built 2Sx28
two-story building and sold for $3.50.
Filed on a quarter section 33 miles
northwest Of led Deer and have spent
three years on it, and am well pleased.
Quarter all fenced and cross fenced,
wire and rail, 2h miles Of fence. House
20x31 feet on stone foundation. Last
year was my first attempt to raise
grain, lh acres of fall wheat, yield
grand, but was frosted Aug. 2, was cut
Aug. 16 and made good pig feed. Had
III acres fall rye that / think could
not be beat. A farmer from Dakota
cut it for me; he said he never saw
such heavy grain anywhere. Straw
was I feet high. had acres OF
2-rowed barley on fall breaking that
did not do so well, yet it ripened and
gave me all the feed l need for stock
and seed for this spring. l did not
have grain threshed, so can't give yield,
but the wheat would have gone at least
% bu. to the acre. Have a log stable
31x35 feet, broad roof and two smaller
buildings for pigs and chickens.
have lived in Harvey, ILL.,, and know
something about it. have been hun
CRY there, and though able and willing
to work could get none to do. One Sat-
urday evening found me without any
supper or cent to get 1t with. A
friend, surmising my situation, gave
me dollar, which was thankfully ac-
cepted and later paid back. Wife and
/ are thankful we came here. We were
living near Mt. Vernon, ILL.,, as perhaps
you remember visiting me there and
getting me headed for the Canadian
Northwest and happy day 1t has
proved for me. have not grown rich,
but am prospering. would not take
$1,000 for my quarter now. The past
winter has been a hard one, but I
worked outside the coldest day (52 be-
low all day and did not suffer. We
are getting school started now that is
badly needed. 49,.
Our p. o., Everts, Is about Is miles;
there is another office miles, but it Is
not convenient to US. Wife and I
would not exchange our home here for
anything Illinois has to offer. Yours
truly, . ...... ...... .
(Signed) e. EMBERLEY.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
The Modesty Of Women

Naturally makes them shrink from the
iDdelicate questions, the obnoxious ex-
amlnations, and unpleasant local treat
ments, which some physicians consider
essential In the treatment Of diseases Of
women. Yet, II help can be had, IL is
better to submit TO this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The trouble
is that SO often the woman undergoes all
the annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thousands >Qf women who have been
cured bX DIR. Nerce's Favorite Prescrip-
tlon writA> in appreciation OF the. cure
which dlspcafses NVlSh the examinations
and local treatmentssS There is no other
mcdIcine SO sun. and safe for delicata
women as ~FayorIte Prescriptlon.' II
cures debIlitating drains, irregularity and
female weakness. 1t always helps. Il
almost always cures. 1t is strictly nom
alcoholic, non secret, all its ingredients
being printed on its bottle-wrapper; con-
.tains no deleterious or habit-forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into its composition has the full
endorsement Of those most eminent in the
several schools OF medical practice. Some
OF these numerous and strongest Of pro-
fessional endorsements of its ingredients,
will be found in pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also In booklet mailed
free on request, by DR.. r. ". Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have far more weight
than any amount Of the ordinary lay, or
non-profcssional testimonials.
The most intelligent women nowadays
insist on knowing what they take as med
icine instead Of opening their mouths like
a lot Of young birds and gulping down
whatever.is offered them. rFavorite Pre-
scription Is Of KNOWN COMPOSITION. 1t
makes weak women strong and sick
women we'll
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser Is sent free
on receipt of stamps to pay expense Of
mailing only: Send to DR.. r. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, 81 one-cent stamps for pa
per-covered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
IL sick consult the Doctor, free OF charge
by letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18

Mrs. Emma stolt, 1869 Oneida ST., Ap-
1pleton, Wis, writes:
: "Peruna has done me a great deal OF
good since began taking 1t aud ! am
always glad to speak good word for II.
Three years ago / was in wretched
condition with backaches, bearing
down pains, and at times was so sore
and lame that could not move about
had inflammation and irritation, and al
though l used different remedies they did
ime no good. r
"a neighbor who had been using Pc
'runR advised me to try 1t, and am glad
that l did. / began to improve as soon
as took IL and l felt much better.
! II thank you for your fine remedy. IL
lis certainly a Rodsend TO sick
women"
catarrh of the Internal Organs.
Miss Theresa Bertles, White Church,
Mo., writes:
! II suffered with catarrh of the storn.
'ach, bowels and internal organs Every
thing l ate seemed to hurt me. never
had passage of the bowels without
taking medicine. l was so tired morn
ings, and ached all over. had pain
in my left side, and the least exertion or
excitement made me short of breath.
Now, after taking Peruna for six
months, am as we'll as l ever was. Pc
runa has worked wonders for me. be-
lieve Peruna is the best medicine in the
world, and recommend it to my friends"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-07-18
Voice of Experience,

A young girl recently went to her aunt
on a momentous occasion. She explained
that a gentleman was coming to see her
II am sure he likes me- she added,
"and-and 1 think ne means to propose.
d don't like TO ask mother how I should
act under the circumstances, but"
do you like him?" interrupted aunty,
sternly.
VERY much" answered her niece
Enough to marry h.m?"
The girl blushed and replied in the af-
firmative.
Then" said aunty, with an air of au-
thority, don't let there be any shtily-
shallying. When he pops, don't turn red
and look down to the carpet. Just throw
your arms around his neck, look him fun
in the face and beeal talking about the
furniture"