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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Jennings
entertained number OF little folks
at a large Christmas tree at their
nome, Tuesday evening, and at an
informal dinner Christmas day.
Among others who entertained at
dinners were Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Reyes, who had eight guests at the
Alta club; Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Boyd five at the University club.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Osborne enter
tanned twelve at their home. Mr..
and Mrs. A. Fred Wey had eighteen
guests at their home. Among those
who entertained at family dinners
were Judge and Mrs. Andrew Howat,
Mrs. J. J. DAILY, Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
as Kearns, Mr.. and Mrs. lie Grand
Young. Postmaster A. l. Thomas
gave dinner, followed by a Christ
mas tree. Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. A.
Gunner, Col. end Mrs. T. ]. Weber
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson McChrys-
tai, entertained at dinner, and Miss
Samson entertained at her new bun
galow.
The announcements Of the engage
ment at Ogden of Miss Elsa Greene,
we'll known here, and Harry Nathan
iel Kirby of New York City, form
crly of Jacksonville, ILL.,, was made
last Tuesday. Miss Grcenc's sister,
Mrs. w. ]. Shcaley of Ogden, an
nounced the engagement. Miss
Greene was for number of years a
student at Rowland hall, going later
to Wellesley. She then returned to
Rowland hall, where she taught for
year, The past year she spent
abroad witt! one of her Rowland hall
students.
Lieutenant and Mrs, Butcher, the
latter's father, Mr.. Skyrme, all OF
Butte, Mont, who are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Fred Wcy, will be at
home to their friends at quarters at
No. ~ Fort Douglas, after the mid
die Of January.
Louis Secklcs left the first OF the
week for New York.
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They went direct to Del Monte 10
spend Christmas and later will go to
Coronado Beach for short stay
Mr. and Mrs. d. w. Baxter of New
Rochelle are here visiting Mr. and
Mrs. John Cain at the Oxford flats.
Mrs Baxter is a sister of Mrs. Cain
Mrs. Elwood Brown has issued in
vitations for Kensngton, 10 be Civ
EN- next Tuesday afternoon, for her
guests, Mrs. Powers, Miss Dresser
and Miss Mckinley.
Mis- w. Edward Fife reached home
Monday evening after a stay of some
weeks in Denver, where she has been
visiting friends.
Mrs. Pischel of Chicago, who has
spent the past two months with Mr..
and Mrs. William Pischel left Mon
day evening for her home to spend
Christmas with her daughter, Miss
Emma Pischel.
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Burial of Park
City spent the holidays with Mrs. J.
+. Grant and family,
J.. L. Bowman is here from Ely,
Nevada spending Christmas with his
family.
Benjamin NJ White, formerly OF
this city, but now of Colorado, is here
for holiday visit with his family.
Mrs. H. A. Depuc of Robinson,
Utah, is in town visiting Mrs. Mich
oras Robinson for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Van Allen of
Ogden spent Monday in the city with
friends.
Mrs. Frederick A. Earls has re-
turned from Denver, where she has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs A. F. Welby.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Klingender
are back after trip listing several
weeks, to Florida
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Horspool an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Rosetta, formerly of Og-
den, % James II. Young of Salt Lake.
The wedding will take place in the
near future.
Mrs. NJ. A. Peters and son, Ray,
spent the holidays in Ogden with Mrs.
Fl. d. Bingham
Mrs. Bishop is here from New Ha
ven, Conn, to spend some time with
her daughter, Mrs. J. Walcott Thomp-
son.
Mrs. Hooper Dunbar is here from
Il.
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w. -'''' .'P' O'P'Ny' '"NN toO'N -
Catalina, to spend a part of the win
ter
Mrs Hugh Anderson reached home
Monday, after en- absence of several
months in the cast, leaving her daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Louise, in Chicago to
pass a part of the winter there with
her brother, PIERCE Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.. Brown from
California, will spend the Christmas
holiday season with the Sawyer fam
lily.
News reached Salt Lake of the for
NAL retirement of Colonel B. c. Lock
wood, with the rank of brigadier gen
eral.
Miss Elizabeth Bond and Miss Lot
tie Burch have gone to Lincoln, Neb.,
to spend the Christmas holidays.
Warren Beless is home from North.
western university to spend the holi
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
]. T. Beless.
The marriage of Miss Rosetta NJ.
Dixon and Charles w. Budd took
,1a,n 'T,acIox, NJ Tho hn,,,a nf thn
brides parents. A reception was
given for the young couple TIE follow
ing evening.
The Ladies Germania club gave "A
dance and childrens festival Friday
evening at the K. of P. hall
Mrs. Henry c. Hoffman entertained
forty little. girls at a Christmas party
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lansing Foote OF
Evanston, Wyo., are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Mccoy of los North
Second West street.
Mrs. Herman Hunt, who, with her
children, has been visiting her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Hall, has
returned to Pocatello
Mrs. Fred A. Earls and little
daughter, Helene, have returned from
three weeks visit ct Denver, with
Mr.. md Mrs. A. +. Welby.
Miss Mary Stark left Thursday for
IN extended visit at Los Angeles and
Sen Francisco.
Warren Belcss is home from North
western university spending the holi-
days with his parents.
Miss Annie Adams is spending the
holidays with relatives at Los Ange-
les 49,,
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1t the Pittsburg Dispatch is to be
believed, tigers have weak lungs and
cannot run over half mile, but OBJ
servers of the Tammany variety in
New York, are inclined to doubt the
statement.
At the age of seventy, Andrew
Carnegie is living proof that the work
OF signing checks for large amounts
does not necessarily shorten life.
The only thing likely to be done
unanimously, and with enthusiasm by
this congress, is the drawing OF the
mileage and monthly stipend
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-12-28

Louis Secklcs left the first OF the
week for New York
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-12-28

Mrs. Hooper Dunbar is here from
Los Angeles to spend some time with
herr parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Theron
Geddes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
HORSE
WEARS
BOOTS
Most Remarkable Animal In the World
Acts Like Q Man

A horse that wears boots, hat,
coat and trousers that dimes at a
table. reads the sporting page OF the
paper after his supper, and when
the clock strikes ten lights candle
and goes to bed-this is the wonder
full attainment of the great Ricco-
bono, who has astonished all Europe
with the most marvellous act ever
achieved.
This animal is known as "The
Goodnight Horse" He removes his
own clothing, even to the boots, and
makes his own bed. He has an in
terestlng family almost as accom-
Iplished as he. In fact, his wife's ac-
accomplishments are so extraordinary
that with the instinct that is credited
to her sex, she deftly goes through
her husbands pockets when she
hears him snore. Those who have
seen this act say that It almost makes
one doubt his own eyesight.
An agent OF Ringing Brothers
circus was sent to st. Petersburg
Especially to see the act, and the re-
suit was that the offer of the biggest
salary ever given to one man induced
Riccobono to bring his wonderful
horses TO America. The perform
ance is not to be compared with that
0f any other trained animal act in the
world.
There are various other trained
animal groups with Ringing Broth
ers' circus, among them being Kers-
lakes pigs, which climb ladders,
shoot the chutes and walk on rolling
globes. The three herds OF elephants,
trained by the famous Pearl Souder,
are doing an entirely new act, and
Nola Satterheld is displaying n
troupe of remarkable trick horses.
All of the 800 performers repre-
sent the par excellence of arenic
talent Many of the names on the
list are new to America, II being
made up almost entirely of foreign
ers who are making their first tour
of this country. II Is no longer nee
Iessary to remind people that this cir
Gus is the biggest and the best in
the world. The fact is a matter of
history, but 1t may be stated that
the performance this year is vastly
superior to any Ringing Brothers
have presented In the past.
The date of the engagement In Sa-
lem Is Wednesday, August 2S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

stant foraging on the part OF the
parents, and the strain OF rearing
the family is probably twice that OF
any OF the other land birds. Even
the adults are large eaters. gorgIng
to the utmost when the opportunity
presents; and as digestion is vvry
rapid and assimilation perfect.
great quantity of food in relation to
the body weight is consumed every
day
Hawks and owls are compliments
ary TO each other. While hawks
hunt by day and keep dlurnal mann
mails In check. owls, whose eyesight
is keonest during twilight and before
dawn, capture nocturnal species.
Again, owls are less migratory than
hawks. aud during the long winter
remain In the land OF ice and snow
to wage incessant warfare against
the enemies of the orchard. garden
and harvest field.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

Seventeenth Regiment should have
occurred in the army, but they are
only local and should not be exag-
gerated. Moreover. have not other
nations had incidents of the kind ?
Did not the crew OF British cruiser
mutlny last year because OF the
quality of the soup on board? And
have we not seen characterization In
the Italian troops?"
None can deny that at the present
moment the foreign policy OF France
Is extremely brilliant and successful.
There has never been a time In her
history when she has been strength
ened and surrounded with such ad-
mirable accords. IL may be said
that NJ. Clemenceau has diverted
some of the attention which ne would
otherwise have bestowed upon the
complications In the south in helping
TO build up collateral instruments Of
the entente cordiale. This policy.
which was inaugurated by NJ.
Combes. to HIS lasting credit, has
been admirably continued by M.
Clemenceau. IL is for this reason
that the present head OF the French
government Is entitled 20 the SYM
Dathy OF Englishm zn.--Paris cor
respondence OF London Pail Mall.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Friends OF the Farmer.

A pamphlet Issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Biological Sur
yey. protests against the deep-rooted
hatred displayed by farmers and
sportsmen against hawks and owls.
II Is pointed out that only a few
species OF hawks and owls attack
poultry. and that the vast majority
OF these birds are really friends OF
the farmer, In that they search for
yoraclous rodents which destroy
alike grain. produce, young trees
and eggs OF birds. The birds OF
prey. the majority OF which labor
day and night to destroy the enemies
OF the husbandman, are prosecuted
increasingly. while that most
destructive mammal, the house cat,
Is petted and fed and securely shell
tered to spread destruction among
the feathered tribe. The differences
between the two can be summed up
in few words-only three or four
birds OF prey hunt birds when they
can procure rodents for food, while
the cat seldom touches mice II she
can procure birds or young poultry.
A cat has been known TO kill twenty
young chickens In a day, which Is
more than most raptorial birds
destroy In a lifetime.
The rapacious birds breed slowly.
rearing only one brood, a year,
though II the first set OF eggs IL
destroyed another will be laid. The
young grow slowly and need a rela-
lively large amount OF food. To
satisfy their hunger requires con
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Call for Bids.

Notice Is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the city OF
Salem, oregon, at the office of the
city recorder. at the city hall in said
city, mp TO o'clock p. m. on Mon
day. September 2, 1907, for the
improvement OF State street In the
city OF Salem. Oregon. from the west
line OF Church street to the west
line of Twelfth street. In said city.
by grading said portion of State
street. save and excepting a strip
seven feet wide In the center OF said
street. and paving the same with
Warren's Bitulithic Waterproof pave
ment, In accordance with the plans
and specifications now on file In the
office of the city recorder.
Said plans and specifications call
for the use of a binder cement. which
Il patented. The said patentees have
on flle In my ONCE an agreement with
the city. wherein they agree 10 sell
the right to use the cement to all
bidders on this Improvement for a
certain, determined, fixed price.
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check TO the value of 10
per cent OF the amount OF the bid
submitted, as a guarantee that the
bidder will enter into contract
therein prescribed within 10 days
after having received notice OF the
acceptance OF his bid. said check 10
be forfeited to the city OF Salem In
case the bidder falls TO qualify and
execute the contract.
The city reserves the right TO re-
ject any or all bids. Plane and speci-
fications can be seen at the Office OF
the recorder at the city hall. BY or
der Of the common council.
w. A. MOORES.
City Recorder.
Date OF first publication of this
notice. August II. 1907 s-I7-t0t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Celebrated Their Birthdays.

Mr.. and Mrs. N, T. Pickett were
very pleasantly surprised by their
neighbors. and friends last Wednes-
day evening at their home In High
land. The party being in honor OF
heir birthdays.
A very pleasant social evening
was passed. and by request "Blest
be the Tie That Binds" was sung.
and prayer was offered by Mrs. Ken
worthy after which God Be With
You Till We Meet Again." was
sung. and the guests departed, wish
ing the good old couple many more
pleasant birthdays. Those present
were: Mrs. Isabel Kenworthy, Mr..
and Mrs. s. Presnall. Mr.. and Mrs.
q. N. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Thomp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. A, c. Mcmillan.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. McCracken, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Irish,
Mrs. Wiemann, Mrs. DeBoard, Mrs.
Scott. Mrs. Alice Elliott, Mrs. Blaco,
Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. b. Frazier, Mrs. p. Pearson,
Mrs. Owens, Mrs. f. Bell. Mrs. Up
degraff. Mr.. Wheeler, Abner Johns.
Jennie DeBoard. Laura DeBoard.
and Gladys Scott.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

their way to Eastern Oregon where
they will make their home. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Judson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A, French,
Mrs. S. A. Judson, Mrs. VIM. Arm
strong, Mrs. Roy Buckingham, Mrs.
j. p. Bressler The Misses Mary
Gittins. Frances Gittins, Eunice
Blundell. Mabel o'Flyng, Messrs. f..
o'Flyng. Robert Judson, Lewis Jud-
son, and Leonari Judson of Salem,
and Miss Myrtle Parker of Independ-
ence, Miss Margaret Parker of Cum
ningham, Wash; Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. McBee. Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Card,
Mrs. ]. ]. McBee, Mrs. Morris
Hughes. Mrs. /. ]. MeBee. Misses
Letitia Sdewey, Lena Douglas. Effie
McBee, all of Dallas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

SOCIAL GOSSIP
Fnnch.Judson Wedding

fnnchJudson Wedding.
marriage OF Miss Alice Judson
Clyde French of Spray, Or,
laee at the home of the bride 5
r. Mrs, S. A. Judson, in South
last Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
uhs' OF the Leslie NJ. e. church
Hting.
bride comes of one of Ore
pioneer families, which dates
20 the arrival of the missionary
Lausanne" The groom is a
~ OF Mr.. James French, OF
salem. and Is editor of the
courier published in
|ler county.
4 young people received the
situations Of the friends pres
'na also many useful, and valu-
presents. The old custom of
'r'ae cutting the wedding cake,
''uihg II among the guests
pretty feature Of the luncheon,
rue using a knife that is an
'@ 10 the family. having been
'D' IN the missionary ship.
young couple left on the
vn train for Portland, on,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

Annual mission festival in the Ger
man Lutheran st. Johns church,
corner Center and Fourteenth
streets. Services being held in the
at 10 a. m. and in the after
nOOn at 2.l5 N. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Pretty Wedding Service.

The wedding of Miss Leila Juanita
Lynch to Mr.. Frank M. Mapes took
place Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides mother in this
Icity. Rev. DR.. Conner of the First
Baptist church officiated.
The wedding party was preceded
by the little Misses Vivian Hargrove
and Lolita Lynch, who acted as
flowers girls. They wore pretty little
white dresses. Miss Ethel Clark, a
cousin Of the bride, attended as
bridesmaid, and was becomingly at
tired in pale blue silk null. She
carried an arm bouquet of white
roses. The bride was beautiful in
her gown of white lingera with trim
mings of imported lace. She carried
white carnations. Mr.. Abbie Graber
was best man.
The Peerless orchestra furnished
the wedding music.
The decorations of the Lynch
home was beautiful. The first par
lor was decorated in white carna-
tions, roses and Oregon grape, while
red and green made the color scheme
in the second parlor. Roses, carna-
tions and ferns furnished the mater
ial.
The refershm Ynts were served on
the lawn, which was lighted with
japanese lanterns and presented a
very pretty scene. Misses Nina
Lynch, Murle Post, Nellie Roberts,
Anna Graber and Gussie Fraser as
sisted in serving.
Mrs. John Graber and Miss Bessie
Cooper received the guests at the
door.
The out of town guests were: Miss
Gladys Lynch. VIII d. Thompson,
j. n. Jones, Mrs. ID. f. Carnes of
Portland, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Brock
of Heppness, Mr.. John Lynch, the
grandfather of the bride, of McMlnn-
Vile; Miss Mae Lynch of Harrisburg,
and Mrs. +. b. Evans of Sheridan.
Altogether about 65 guests were
present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Overlooking Each Others Faults.

Overlooking Each Others Faults.
A certain dismay has been caused
In French officlal circl.s at the carp
ling spirit displayed by some organs
OF the British press. toward France
at this moment. A distinguished
diplomat has Just made the remark
10 me: Certain of the British pa
pers are unconsciously playing into
the hands of the eney In their meth
cd of eritleising French politics.
II this tone continues Is is likely TO
create a breach In the entente. IL
Is already interpreted in Germany as
weakening of Franco-English friend
ship. German influence is very
strong. and sometimes II springs up
in unexpected quarters.
II am aware that public opinion
in England has been shocked by
events in the Midi and by mutinous
incidents in the army. At the same
time ! would ask you TO notice how
guarded the French press was In
commenting .on the events In Egypt
and India. With one or two In
significant exceptions there was
nothing printed at all unfayorable
20 England. assure you that
criticism OF the sort we have read
during the past few days has a dam
aging effect upon the interests OF
the two peoples. The entente cordi-
ale is a 'menage'; you must not look
too closely at the faults OF your
partner in life"
That Is the way TO be happy
though politically married7"
Precisely. When you are married
you must have little faith. II Is so
In political accords. 1t Is, of course.
very unfortunate and alarming that
Incidents such as the revolt Of the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Endorsed by the Country.

"The most popular remedy in otse
so county, and the best friend OF my
family" writes VIM. NJ. Dietz, editor
and publisher OF the otsego Journal.
Gilbertsvllle. N. Y. 'is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. II has proved TO be
an infallible cure for coughs and
colds. making short work OF the
worst OF them. We always keep a
bottle In the house. ! believe IL to
be the most valuable prescription
known for Lung and Throat dis
eases" Guaranteed to never disap-
point the taker. by ]. G. Perry's drug
store. Price soc and 800. Trial
bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
NIagee-Harris Wedding.

A pretty wedding took place at
the home OF the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ID. A. Harris. Wednesday,
August 14th, 1907. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. II. b. Culver.
The bride Is an accomplished
school teacher. and has large num-
ber OF friends. The groom Is one
OF the prosperous prune growers Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
THE CHURCHES
Christian Science.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
44O Chemeketa street. Services Sun
day at 1880 a. m. Subject Of lesson
sermon, Mind" Sunday school at
I11:45 a. m. The Wednesday evening
meeting Is heldlat s, p. m. Reading
room In the church open each after
noon except Sunday. All are cordial
ly invited to attend the services and
the reading room.
w. G. Il. u.
Rev. w. n. McCandlish will ad-
dress the gospel temperance at p.
m. August IS. corner Commercial
and Ferry street. Prof Heritage will
lead the singing.
Central Congregational.
No morning service tomorrow.
Sunday school and Endeavor as
usual. Rev. A. ]. Folsom, lately ap-
pointed home missionary superin-
tendent for oregon. will be present
and address the people at the hour
of evening service. s p. m. For many
good reasons a full attendance is de-
sired. In company with ME. knight,
Mr.. Folsom will visit the Willard
church for the forenoon service.
Gospel Chapel.
Fifteenth and Mill streets. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. and S p. m. Testimony
service at Z p. m. Prayer meeting
Friday evening. w. n. McCandlish.
First Methodist Episcopal.
Rev. w. II. selleck will preach at
1890 a. m. on "The Eagles Nest"
and at p. m. on Marriage and Di-
vorce." Prof. Heritage will sing
THE Holy City" in the evening
Strangers are heartily welcomed
st. Johns Lutheran.
Annual mission festival in the Ger
man Lutheran st. Johns church.
corner Center and Fourteenth
streets. Services being held In the
morning at 10 a. m. and in the after
noon at 2:15 p. m.
The First Christian.
Corner of High and Center streets,
ID. Errett pastor. Regular hours OF
service. preaching at 1880 a. m. and
s D. m. Bible school. ~ m. Chris
tian Endeayor. D. m. Morning
there. Stirring Up Our Best Gifts;
evening, "The Conversion OF Re-
ligious Man" The Y. p. s. G. H. OF
the Baptist and Christian will have
the Baptist and Christian churches
will havea union meeting at the First
Christian. church at the regular hour. .
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17
Marriage Announcement.

The marriage of Miss Myrtle
Murah Hatch, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II. w. Hatch of this city,
to Mr.. Clarence f. Beeman of Port
land, will take place at the family
residence 1898 Asylum avenue next
"Wednesday at noon. Miss Hatch Is
very we'll known as one of the charm
ing and popular young women of the
Capital City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-17

this county Mr.. and Mrs. Magee
will make their home near SCOTS
Mills.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
Says We Are Bad,

Rev. Clevenger Is authority for the statement in the Home Mission Echoes that Alaska is very bad and steadily growing worse. He says that the in- huence of Alaska on the general gov. ernment will be harmful, if immediate steps are not taken by the missionary societies to curb the vicious tendancy in the north.
 Rev. Clevenger has been in Alaska for several years and according to his own statements has made money enough during his stay to enable him to go out and purchase 'arm in Washington. No wonder he considers this good field for the Missionary workers.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
Reidsville, Ga., May 22-A party

Reidsville, Ga., May 22-A party of white men, who were looking for q negro who had committed an as. sault on a white woman. met the criminal in company with large crowd of negroes and fight en- sued. during which six white men were shot. The criminal escaped and has not been recaptured.
 St. Paul, May 22-Jim Hill has offered Stevens, who was formerly in charge of the Panama canal work, the presidency of the North ern Pacific.