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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

Odd Fellows Report Great Growth.
st. Paul. Mimi, Sept. 16.--Alf
sections of the United States, Cana
da, Mexico, Cuba, Hawaii and the
Philippines are represented at the,
S3d annul session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge Of the Independent Or
der of odd Fellows, which convened
in st. Paul today, to extend through
the week. The annual report of tho
grand Secretary, John B. Goodwin,
of Baltimore, shows that the last
year has been, in many respects,
the most successful in the history
of the order.
The net increase in subordinate
lodge membership has been S4,245,
being the highest point ever reached
in year, the net increase in sisters
of the Rebekah branch has been 24,-
567, being the next 60 the largest ev-
er made, and exceeded only by the
gain of 1902, while the net increase
of subordinate lodge membership.
and sisters of the Rebekah branch
in the past year, considered togeth-
er, make the largest aggregate net
gain ever reported, being 10S,S21.
The present subordinate lodge MEM
bership is now 1,362,310, and the
Rebekahs number 347,223, making
an aggregate of 1,709,533. officials
believe the total membership will
reach the 100000 mark by the last
of 1908.
The total relief expenditures In all
branches for the last year aggregated
S., 1887 and represent a sub.
stantial increase in every branch of
the order ever that of the preceding
year. The receipts of lodges, en-
campments and Rebekah lodges
amount to the total of SIS, 5,16s,307-
90. gain over the previous year OF
$1,106,757.21.
During the year one new sovereign
grand lodge has been instituted,
that OF Saskatchewan, Canada. A
gain of five in the number of grand
representatives is reported, making
the total number EOS. Two of these
represent the new Saskatchewan
grand lodge, and one each from the
grand encampments of Manitbo,
Maratime provinces and South Da-
kota.
The largest membership among
the stat cor privincial branches is In
Pennsylvania, with 136,6S6; New
York is second, with 10S,535; Ohio
third, with S0,631; Illinois fourth,
1890; Indiana fifth, 72,57s; Mas
sachusetts sixth. 56,773; Missouri
seventh, 55.0S1; Iowa eighth, 53,-
73S; Michigan ninth, 45,021, and
California tenth. 40,794.
or the quasi-independent jurisdic-,
tions OF the order, that OF Austral-
asia has a membership OF 30.620;
Germany. $500; Sweden, 4O92; Dem
mark 3137, and Switzerland and the
Netherlands about 500 each. The or
der is also established In Argentina,
Cuba, France. Hawaii, Japan, Mexi-
co, and the Philippines.
This is the first meeting OF the,
Sovereign Grand Lodge TO be held in'
this section OF the United States,
since 1884, when the convention was
held in Minneapolis. Minneapolis
odd Fellows, and especially those OF
the Twin Cities, have made arrange
ments on an elaborate scale for the.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

ter laughter. "Ye do! In the eyes o.
them as follow Martin Pike ye stand
fer the Beach and all its wickedness,
do ye? Whooroo! It's come! Ye're an
offense In the eyes o. Martin Pike and
ali his kind because ye stand fer the
Beach, are yer
"You know itv' Joe answered sharp
ly. "If they could wipe the Beach or
the map and me with it,
Martin Pike wouldr' shouted Mr..
Sheehan. while the others, open mouth
ed, stared at him. Martin Pike
wouldT'
II don't need to tell you that" said
Joe.
Mr. Sheehan's big fist rose high over
the table and descended crashing upon
IL. Its liew he roared. Mar
tin Pike owns Beaver Beach,!
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16
Had Tetter for Thirty Years.

! have suffered with letter for so
years and have tried almost countless
remedies with little. IL any relief.
Three boxes OF Chamberlain's 'salvo
cured me. II was a torture. 10
breaks out a little sometimes, but
nothing to what It used to do.-D.
II. Beach. Midland City. Ala. Cham
berlain's salve is for sale at DR..
Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16
Attack OF Diarrhoea Cured by One
Dose OF Chamberlain's Collie, Choi-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy.

was so weak from an attack OF
diarrhoea that could scarcely atteni
to my duties, when took dose OF
Chamberlaln's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. II cured me en-
tirely and / had been taking other
medicine for nine days without relief.
I heartily recommend this remedy
as being the best TO my knowledge
for bowel complaints.-R. @. Stew
art, OF the firm of Stewart & Bro.
Greenyille. Ala. For sale at DR..
Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16
Sunny Jims in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Sept. 16.-If a shak-
ing as OF a distant earthquake is felt
in other sections OF the country this
week, thore need be no alarm. II
will only be Los Angeles splittin' it's
sides a-lafiin'. Every citizen Of
Angeltown has sewed his buttons on
tight, in anticipation of the conven-
tion here this week OF the American
Press Humorits' Association. Lead
ing professional funny fellows from
all sections OF the country are con-
gregated in the city, and will be en-
tertained during the week by a ban
quet, ball and trips TO Pasadena, Mt.
Lowe. the beaches and to towns on
the kite-shaped track. The Califor.
MIA Development Society and the
chamber OF Commerce will assist the
local newspaper men in giving the
visiting humorists a jolly good time.
The principal feature of the week
will take place Friday afternoon.
when a dozen distinguished kumor-
lists will appear in an all-star bill at
the Temple auditorium for the bene-
fit OF the Bill Nye monument fund.
The memorial will be erected at
Laramie, Wyoming. the citizens of
that city. where Nye did some of his
best work. having promised to con-
tribute literally TO the project. NM
merous suggestions as to the form
the memorial should take have been
and these will be consid-
cred by the associations officers and
a special monument committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16
To Visit Salem.

Rev. and Mrs. @. II. Pratt ana
child arrived Tuesday evening from
klamath Falls for a few days stay.
The pastor has a months vacation.
which he with his family will spend
at Portland, Albany and Salem.
when they will return to Klamath
county.-Glendale News.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

TACK tne vital organs, causing catarrh of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel
ing badly you can make no mistake by
taking DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain i'll passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to go often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect OF Swamp-Root is soon realized.
II stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists III fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells all about ii,
both sent free bymail. Address, DR.. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the
address, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

d. Morgan. OF Coquille, was in the
city Saturday looking for a suitable
location for his family during the
coming school year. His son and
daughter will attend the Willamette
University.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

prevailing i'll this
S because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowed advance
neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16

WILL FIND 1T PROFITS IN MANY
WAYS TO USE EPPLEY's PER-
FICTION BAKING POWDER. IN
THE FIRST PLACE EPPLEf's
PERFECTION BAKING POWDER
Is STRICTLY PURE, AND MAKES
GOOD BAKING POSSIBLE; AND
SECONDLY, IT'S PRICE is NO
MORE THON OTHER BRANDS OF
INFERIOR QUALITY. YOUR GRO
GER KNOWS ITS MERITS. MANU-
FACrURED By O. M. EPPLEf'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-16
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

Ihere is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 60 decen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
HONESTY THE BEST POLICY.
CKansas City Journal

The father of the present Duke of Buc-
cleuch was not adverse to joke as re-
garded his identity. and an amusing an
ecdote, with a somewhat serious ending.
is told about him. His grace purchased
a cow from a farmer near Dalkeith, and
gave orders 1t should be sent up the fol-
lowing morning. Accordingly the cow
was sent, and the duke, who was walk
ing in the avenue, esped small boy who
was attempting Intellectually to drive the
animal The boy, not knowing the duke,
cried out:
Hi, mon, come here an 81 us han
wi this beast!"
The duke, greatly amused, determined
to have a joke. He walked on slowly and
took no notice. At last the little fellow
called:
''Come here, mon, an help up, an sure
as anything I'll give We half l get"
This entreaty had the desired effect;
the duke gave helping hand.
And now said he, how much do you
low dinna ken" said the boy. but 1
am sure O. something, for the folk up at
the house are good to a bodies
AS they neared the house the duke left
the lad and entered by a different way.
He called a servant and put a sovereign
into his hand. telling him to give 1t to
the boy who brought the cow. The duke
then returned to the avenue, and was
there met by the boy.
We'll, how much did you get 2"
"A shilling" said the boy, AN there's
the half of it to ye."
But surely you got more than a shil-
ling?'
No" said the boy earnestly. that's all
GOT
There must be some mistake" said
the duke land as | know the duke, if
you return 1 think III get you more"
The boy consented. and back they went.
The duke rang the bell and ordered all
the servants to assemble.
Now said he, show me the person
" va q shilling
1T was that chap there'-pointing to
the butler, who, utterly confused at
tempted to apologize. The duke cut all
explanations short. and ordered him to
quit his service instantly.
AS for the boy, the duke was so de-
lighted with his honesty that he sent him
TO school and educated him at his own
expense
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
Others Were Similar.

The other letters were similar to this
one. Mr.. Day was named in all of them
as the man to whom the money was TO be
paid. and upon whom was placed the re-
sponsibility of delivering it to the un-
known writer. The letters contained in
structions for placing a different mark
upon each package and demanded that
they should be put in one bundle and
thrown from a certain Burlington train
as it passed the Denver stock yards on
the night of September I. A dummy pack
age was made up and thrown off the
train, as directed Detectives were i'm hid
ing near the spot designated for leaving
the package of money, and kept up a
vigil all night, but nobody appeared. The
next morning the package was returned
to Agent Day.
Bigelow will be turned over to the fed
eral authorities and prosecuted on the
charge of using the mails to defraud.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
THE MODERN LAWYER.
claw Notes.)

A correspondent sends in the profess
sional card of Edward Menkin, Chicago
lawyer, which bears on Its back the fol-
lowing legend:
"A mans life is full of crosses and
temptations He comes into this world
without his consent, and goes out against
the will, and the trip between the two
is exceedingly rocky.
The rule of contraries is one of the
features of the trip When he is little
the big girls kiss him. If ne is poor he
is a bad manager; if he is rich he Is dis
honest. If he needs credit he can't get
1t; if he is prosperous every one wants
TO do him favor If he is i'm politics
it's for the pie: if he is out of politics
you can't find place for him, and he
is no good for his country.
IF he doesn't give to charity he is a
stingy cuss: If he does it's for show.
IF he is actively religious he is a
hypocrite; if he takes no interest in re-
ligion he is a hardened sinner
IF he gives affection he is a soft speci-
men; If he seems to care for no one he is
cold blooded.
''lf he dies young there was a great
future before him; if he lives to an old
age he missed his calling.
The road Is rocky. but man loves to
travel it.
If you want Good Attorney see me-"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
KILLED HIMSELF ON
UNION PACIFIC TRAIN
Especial to The Herald

Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 10.-Lying in a
pool of blood which completely covered
the floor of the little room, the dead
morning was found in the toilet of a day
coach of Union Pacific train No. TO- While
the train was between Sherman and Chey-
enne, Healy, who was en- route from San
Erancisco TO Fort Chester. n. Y. had
locked himself in the toilet and cut his
throat with a pocketknife. His body was
discovered by a car cleaner. who forced
the toilet door after the arrival of the
train here, Coroner Murray took charge
of the remains and is in communication
with relatives. No inquest will be held,
the case being q plain one of suicide.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
THREATS MADE
TO USE DYNAMITE
Young BigeIoW Used the Mails
in an Effort to Effort Money
From Victims.

Denver, Oct 10.-Kemp V. Bigelow,
the young clerk from Farmer, o., who
mailed dynamite packages last Monday
to Governor Henry A. Buchtel and several
other prominent citizens of Denver. con-
feSsed today that he was also the author
of letters mailed on August % last to the
Burlington railroad, the Moffat road. the
Adams Express company, the Daniels q
Fisher Stores company, the May Shoe &
Clothing company and to Postmaster
Paul Sours, demanding amounts varying
from $1,000 to $4,000 and aggregating
$4,000 These letters contained threats
that unless the demands were complied
with, passenger trains would be wrecked
with dynamite and the Daniels & Fisher
and May stores and the Federal building
in this city would be blown up and c. III.
Day, local agent of the Adams Express
company, would be killed within thirty
days. BigeLOws confession was made to
Chief OF Police Michael Delaney, in the
presence OF. Mr.. Day and John F. Val
lery, general agent of the, Burlington
railroad in Denver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
SW & EFT.

thOuStOn fOSt)
A Teddy bear
In a rocking chair,
And garment scattered wide;
And a baby sweet,
With pink, wee feet.
All smuggled sleepy-eyed.
The soothing Groom
OF an old, old tune,
And a rockers rhythmic squeak,
And a twisted chair
Thrown here and there.
Where babe played hide and seek
oh, the world is wide,
But the sleepy-eyed,
Wee babes with locks of gold
Are better far
Than jewels are,
Or treasures vaults enfold
And the soothing Groom
OF an old. old tune,
That the rocking mother sings,
Falls sweet and clear
On the baby's ear
As the sweep of an angels wings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
MORE TIME GRANTED.
(SpeciaI to The Herald

Washington, Oct. 10-An extension of
ninety days has been granted 10 Conway
& white, of Star, Ida, for the compile
ton of the main canal of the Payette-
Boise irrigation project. The work was
delayed by an unexpected amount of rock
encountered in the deep cut portions Of
the canal and by an injunction issued
by the district court of Canyon county,
Idaho. preventing the contractors from
proceeding with their work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
The Burlington Letter.

The letter to the Burlington railroad
was as follows:
Denver, Aug. g. 1907.-Chicago Bur
Iington & Quincy railroad: Gents: We
demand that your company place with
the Adams Express company $4,000. same
to be put in one of their envelopes,
marked T. T. D. M G.. and they put it
off at the stock yards that day. We
mean business, and if it is not done as we
say, one of your best trains will be blown
up with ntrog-. Remember the 9TH of
September.
(Sgned) ID. NJ. @.
II NJ"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
AGED EMPEROR
NEARING GRAVE
Francis Joseph of Austria SUI
fering From Bronchitis, Ac-
Companied by Fever.
GROWING WEAKER DAILY
SERIOUS CONDITION NO LONGER
CONCEALED.

Vienna. Oct. 10.-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph slept quietly last night, only one
valet sitting up in the adjoining bed
chamber
This morning his condition showed
slight Improvement. but there was con-
siderable fever and some signs of apathy.
IL can no longer be concealed that the
emperor is seriously ill. He is now suf-
fering from bronchitis, accompanied by
FEVER The symptoms of Inflammation
through the back are growing and oc
casionally nervous spells occur. The doc
tors, however, place confidence in the
strong constitution Of the aged emperor.
Aversion to Medicine.
The emperor dislikes medicine and
causes the doctors much trouble by OPP
posing their directions. His wonderful
devotion to duty eXcites the admiration
of the entire court. This morning he
for many years, and began work i'm
mediately. He read and signed docu-
ments and personally received the reports
of court officials. The doctors in at
tendance begged him to return to bed
and take a longer rest, but he stubbornly
refused to do so and seated himself in
the chair, where he appeared to rest
comfortably in spite of the fact that he
continued to suffer from fever.
Compelled to Cease Work.
Later the Hungarian premier. DR..
Wreckerle, was admitted to the emper-
Or's presence, but when the latter be-
gan talking a fit of coughing occurred
and he was obliged to abruptly termi-
nate the interview. When receiving the
court officials earlier in the day, the en-
peror. on account of hoarseness, talked
as little as possible.
The approaching visit of King Alfonso
of Spain and Queen Victoria to Vienna
is causing much embarrassment to the
Austrian emperor, who will be unable
to participate in the banquet. court ball
or other festivities arranged in their hon
or. even If he is able to receive them
in his bedroom at the castle 1t is even
possible that the emperor's illness may
cause a postponement of the visit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
Blank Bookmakinq.

Tribune-Reporter Pig. Co, sc w. I'd So.
James 1ngebretson has moved his law
offices TO rooms 21-22 Hooper block.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
IN WATER THIRTEEN YEARS.

(San Francisco Chronicle)
Frederick Schlimme, a stone mason
died recently in the public hospital at
Brunswick, Germany. having lived for
nearly thirteen years in water.
In November, 1894, Schlimme, who was
then 20 years old. fell from a tree, in
Turing his spine seriOusly-practicaIly his
backbone was broken and his spinal cord
crushed In consequence of these injuries
the lower portion of his body was par
alyzed and certain internal organs were
prevented from performing their usual
functions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
DUD|SH BANDIT
HOLDS UP SALOON
Whree Men in big a." Bar
When RObber LootS Cash
Register of $40.
RYDELL SAVES DIAMONDS
SUPPOSED JOKER is REALLY IN
GRIM EARNEST.

masked bandit walked into the Big
A. saloon, at 146 West Second South
street. at 1920 O'Clock this morning and
held up the bartender and two men who
were in the place atSthe time. His exploit
nettesi him $40
& Son and is opposite other all-night
places. which made the hold-up apparent
ly foolhardy in its daring. That it proved
successful is amazing to the police
Patrick Ryan, the bartender, was talk
ing to Vern Rydell. proprietor of the
Shamrock restaurant, and Charles Brad
bury when the robber entered the sa-
loon.
Gentlemen" he said. politely. hold up
your hands"
Ryan. thinking that he was some young
pan of the neighborhood bent upon play
ing a joke, laughed in his face. and
raised a glass TO his lips. The other two
fpen, who were at the time on the point
of taking a drink. followed his example.
But the drink was not taken.
Jabblng Ryan in the ribs with a blue
steel revolver. the robber savagely ex-
claimed:
Means What He Says.
Il mean what | say"
Ryen then took a closer look at the
man. He was neatly clad in a blue serge
suit and wore a soft gray hat. Ryan
could not remember ever having seen the
man before, and concluding that il would
stretched them toward the ceiling.
In Real Western" Style.
The bandit compelled Ryan to step
from behind the bar. The bartender and
the two customers were then made to
stand facing the wall. with their backs
TO the bar. They heard the cash register
ring. after which the footballs of the rob
Der told them that he had passed out of
the place into the street
AS he was going out, he was met by
Bert Elwood of 1l2 South First West
street. but by that time he had removed
the mask from his face. Ewood suspect
ed nothing wrong until he got inside the
barroom, where he found Ryan and the
other two men at the telephone trying
10 get into communication with police
headquarters. A few minutes later, when
they looked out of the door, the robber
had disappeared.
Saves Valuable Diamond.
Mr.. Rydell, who wore a costly diamond
ring at the time of the hold-up, saved
the jewel in a rather amusing way When
he heard the cash register ring he knew
= that the robber was behind the bar and
that his back was turned In that brief
interval he slipped the ring from his fin
ger and hung il upon a nail on the wall
There it remained in safety until the
bandit passed out.
Ryan stated that the robber was a
young man, with dark hair and sallow
complexion. The upper part of his face
was concealed by handkerchief
of spotless whiteness
In searching the bartender, after fore
ing him TO step from behind the bar the
well-dressed desperate noticed that Ryan
wore small ruby-colored shirt stud. He
was about to take possession of the near
jewel. but concluded that it was worth
less, and cracked joke about the variety
OF the rock the bartender was wearing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-11
Only One "sRoMo oUININE"

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of z. w. GROVE.
Used the world over to cure cold IN
one day. 25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-11

New York, March IA start
will soon be made on the task Of
clearing away from the Brooklyn ap-
proach OF the Manhattan bridge.
Comptroller Metz signed the notice
sale OF the building which the city
has acquired. and which takes place
today. One OF the provisions OF the
sale Is that the buildings must be
dismantled within 80 days. Accord
ing 10 Comptroller Metz the property
will probably be turned over TO Bor-
ough President coler about April 10.
The approach, when Il Is completed,
will be in reality an extension Of
Flatbush avenue. When the site Is
turned over TO President coler II Will
be incumbent upon him TO improve
Il. and Mr. Metz has asked what sort
OF improvement Is contemplated.