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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
All the aldermen were present last
night when mayor called TO order.
Road Graders.
Road Graders.


Mfr. Bayne said party was pres
ent representing a road grader house,
and asked that rules be suspended
and bids on road graders be opened.
Recorder read BIDS: J. u. wlnstan-
ley, 1885; Beale a Co.. s275, SSO0,
s27b. s2S5; Spencer Hardware Co.,
stSO.' Referred TO street committee,
20 report at next meeting.
MIR. Downing reported on cement
walks In North Salem and asked that
contract be given 20 M, Ward. Car
ried.
Also reported In favor OF opening
Rock street between Wilson and
Myers. Adopted.
Further time granted on opening
OF Pine street.
Mr. Bayno asked II there was not
a report on Bush street. Committee
was diyeded and asked time. Mr.
Downing said crop was growing
there. Mr. Bayne said that was not
the question; was Il dedicated and
opened II should be vacated. Mr.
stockton said no one would be bono-
ntted by opening the street. II ran
down blum and there were no
houses ON either side OF the street.
Mr. Low. OF committee on are aud
water. called up report ON alarm
bells on railroad crossings. Recon-
monded four electric alarm bells. RE-
port placed on hle.
Recorder read report from Judge
Scott showing that a J. A. Lockwood,
OF Portland, would examine the steel
bridge across the Willamette river
Tor si00 and travelling expenses. and
actual expense and SO per day for
repairs
Mr.. Fraser said Il was poor econ
omy not To make these repairs and
also paint the bridge, Referred 70
committee ON bridges with power TO
act. Mr., Gesner favored putting IN
aome cylinders TO support west ap-
preach. Mr. Fraser by motion ex,
tended tho power OF the committee
90 include that.
AIR, 0oodo reported that the elec-
tFic company had now material to in.
stall all lights ordered
Charter Heard.
The committee composed OF Alder
men nayne. stockton and Green
baum reported FOR commission OF
eleven, Mayor, city attorney aud
three aldermen. president chamber of
commerce and two members, prcsl-
dent business Meas league and two
members, Report adopted,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

ing a higher rate and he furnished
an elaborate opinion of City Attorney
Condit sustaining his theory OF reg
ulation by the city council. On final
passage, bill was lost.
Ayes-Bayne, Haas, Jacobs, Rad
cliff, 4.
Noes-Churchill, Gesner, Down
ing, Stockton. Fraser, Greenbaum,
Low, Waldo, Goode, g.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

City attorney reported that city
would not be held for South CONNER
clal street contract. but contractors
would hold property only.
Mr.. Jacobs spoke against delay
IN opening Pine street. The people
were anxious to grade the street.
Tho council ought not retard inn
/ proyements. Tho council should
keep up with the people at least.
Mr.. Downing said he was opposed
to opening Pine street as damages
would have TO be paid. and II would
be great deal OF expense to the city
Mr.. Jacobs moved that the matter
be taken from the hands OF the
street committee and referred TO a
special committee. Carried and
mayor named Jacobs. Stockton and
Low.
Schwartz and Siege applied for re-
tail liquor licenses Referred to
licenses.
MIR. Gesner moved that all print
ing hereafter be ordered done only
through the committee on printing.
Mr.. Bayne offered a resolution en-
dorslng Alderman Hass for his EFFORT
to enforce the speed ordinance
against the Southern Pacific railroad
trains running through this city.
Mr.. Downing moved to lay on
table. Carried
Vote on endorsing Alderman Haas
for compelling slow trains;
Ayes-Bayne, Radcllr. Gesnor.
Haas. Low, Jacobs. 6.
Noes -- Groenbaum. Churchill.
Goode, Fraser, tockton. Waldo,
Downing. z.
Mr. Haas said II the railroad COM
pany was to get any relief they
would have To do so soon. as ne
would certainly have engineers ar
rested Il the ordinance was not re-
pcalod or amended,
Mr. nayne moved TO take the roso-
luton endorsing Mr., Haas be taken
from the table, Lost by same vote.
Mr. nayne moved that $3.50 be
transferred to park board TO expend.
Mr.. stockton made tho point that
expenditures should come before the
city council from the park board the
same as other bills
MIR Low asked for so days leave
OF absence Tor Chief Savage, Refer
red 20 committee on hre and water.
Mr. Jacobs made another plea 70
have grades established Ia ward 8.
80 that people could improve streets.
Tie said the council was practical
failure u had failed ON nearly
everything Il had undertaken so far
IL was not keeping up with the peo-
pie, lie wanted some action taken
30 that Jobs should not DO cut up
aud let from time 20 time.
MF. nayRe asked for the opinion
OF the city attorney on money TO be ]
expended by tho park board. That /
opinion was read, aud sustained !
tho view OF Mr.. Stockton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

THAN from Iast tIdihS'
vored ten miles an hour. A team
OF horses had been cut in pieces ana
a man killed and thrown in his yard.
The amendment was adopted. The
ordinance was considered engrossed
and read third time. Passed by vote
of all present.
Ordinance to tax telegraph COM
panies s75 a year for license fees for
each three months doing business in
the city. Read twice. Referred to
committee on bridges.
Also ordinance to tax express COM
panles SIS per three months. Same
reference. Mr. Gesner's own COM
mittee.
New Saloon Ordinance.
introduced by request, to change
ltime for closing from midnight to
o'clock a. m. Ordinance read twice.
Referred to committee on ordinances,
Application of e. Eckerlin for
IIiquor licenses granted.
The Water Rates.
Mr.. Haas moved that council con-
slider water rate ordinance. Carried.
Ordinance read. Mr.. Fraser moved
that council go into committee of the
whole. Ruled out of order. Mr..
Stockton said this bill cut the in
come of the Water company one
half Mr.. Haas said he had given it
more study than any other alder
man. The cut was 80 per cent. He
had reports from fifty cities and he
was willing to produce them. The
people of this town demand some
thing at some time. After Haas had
made his speech Gesner made the
point of order that the ordinance
was not debateable. Mayor held this
was the only time to discusss the bill
Mr. Goode said he did not feel COM
petent TO vote without more informa-
tion. lie would want TO know what
the company was earning and what
It was eXpending. Mr.. Churchill said
the outlying wards wanted mains lx-
tended and fire protection. Pass
this ordinance and we get none.
Mr.. Fraser said Salem had as
cheap a rate as any city that had
pumping system. There was no
charge at Salem where there were
many charges in other cities. Mr..
Bayne said the committee of which
he was member had agreed on
what was an equitable rate The
Water company had not appeared be-
fore the committee. They had struck
a general average. Mr.. Downing
said he was not fully advised as to
the effect OF this bill. whether II
would raise or lower existing rates.
Mr.. Jacobs said the city OF Salem
should furnish water as cheap as any
city on the coast, and should put in
a gravity system. Mr.. Low asked
that Mr.. Albert address the council
on the subject. lie had no interest
In the company but a sentimental
one. He was an owner at one time
with Mr.. Wallace, deceased. He
quoted from the original ordinance, |
which was a contract with the city. |
II cannot be amended or changed |
without consent Of the Water COM
pany The city council could not act |
rs a judicial tribunal In constituting a
to which they were a party.
No one could complain OF this COM
pany not being accommodating. II
had not received one per cent on It's
for % years.
Mr.. Bayne wanted 10 bring out the
dea, that the city had right
through It's council TO specify rates.
Mr.. Haas closed the debate by at
acking the private corporations ]
generally. The company was charg-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

On Mr.. Bayne's motion being put,
was declared carried. Ayes, s; noes,
8.
Mr.. Haas offered a resolution that
no one speak more than three min
utes.
Gesner moved that the resolution
and all rules be referred to commit
tee on health and police. Carried.
Mr.. Bayne renewed his motion to
take up resolution endorsing Mr.
Haas for his fight for slow trains
Lost for third time.
Resolution ordering construction
sidewalk OF ID. b. Irwin on Trade
street Adopted
Mr.. Gesner objected TO the tech
nical description OF the lot.
Mr. Low said II was drawn by the
city attorney.
Mr. Gesner said he was a better az.
torney than surveyor. IL was n de-
foctiye description. IL did not show
that II was part OF the city.
lie did not know whether II was
necessary, and he wanted II referred
back TO the city attorney for further
investigation. Referred.
Mr. Radolin called attention to bad
condition OF sidewalk at corner OF
Twelfth and Leslie.
Mr.. Low moved that the city
marshal be instructed TO notify the
principles OF the schools 10 not allow
the children TO climb upon the South
.ern Pacific trains. He said some
children would be killed n Il was
not stopped Motion after much
discussion adopted
Citizens OF Highland asked for
grade to be established on Broad
way Referred 20 committee on
streets.
Property owners at Church and
Union streets asked that streets be
drained To committee on sewers.
Property at High and Marion
streets for light, TO committee on
lights.
Also for electric light az corner
Market and Winter, Same reference.
Property owners ON broadway
street, asked for grade on said street
To aldermen from 5th ward.
Mr.. Churchill reported bin OF
Ford. Kaiser a Slater for $500 for
maintaining charter suit. Referred
20 city attorney.
Mr., Jooobs thought as the council |
was regulating fees OF the water and !
light and railroads. might as wen |
regulate the lawyers.
The mayor; They are something /
you can't regulate.
Mr., stockton thought this matter
was well understood and the bin
should be paid.
Mt Greenhaum moved that a war
rant be drawn for the amount.
There was no need TO refer this bill
any tufthef.
Mr.. Bayne made another long
statement as 10 the recoris in this
matter which left the matter lust as
he found it. A special committee OF
mayor. Greenhaum and Radelin 10
aegotiate resulted.
Another Speed odlnano,.
An ordinance 20 limit speed OF
rains to ~ miles per hour between
Cross street and North MN street.
'ut IL electric bells be Installed then
hey run at rs miles per hour. Road
vice and Mr.. Downing moved 10
'ead third time Gesner objected
dr. bayne wanted 10 amend 10 ten
niles per hour
Mr. GesneT made exsended re-
marks he thought 5 or no miles
IN hour vas fast enough. Ifit went
aster the train men would lose con.
rol az trains, Ar. Low opposed the
'mendement A Eood team wOuld
Favel a. ten miles an hour. There
'as more daaEeT IRON slow trains
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
BARGAIN
:. In Real tstat,

Real estate viii ad,',s'
we. We are, are Offering you suy, s'Ia3 y.
pay you to investigate " ns
Three-fourths acre !,
land a new Z room hoo'. 4
l,; ern; good fruit of an NM ~. Y
well' chicken yard; lo..,'. s'.'s
salem lem See Radclia Co. 4, =,
See this before you buy' =, 4. =.
mouse on Court, l2S feet ~ t,..'. - 7
LOU feet deep, close in. ~,
Radclif Co. nv
Modern cottage Of five 49,.
plumbed and wired, roos =. ~
lot rs by $50 feet ,s,,,' s''a'
Price $500. ''' -
Nine room house, pls,t.... Il
cts, pantry, basement So,
barn 26xS4' woodshed isr,, Il
place is three blocks ,,o,
house Price s2s25.
Seven acres all in cultv,ilo,
house and barn, plenty q, -,
This place is on a good ,rv.s.s j.
road S1a miles from sal.n v,
$1,000.
Ten acres all in culava,o, j,
five room house, barn and -
good mixed fruit, well Tened
acres in oats. 2h miles t,o,
lem. Price $1,000.
Eighty acres; 81 in cultivate
in pasture and timber; % An.
wheat and cheat; I acres n ID
8 room house, good barn ,,l y
ary; 4 horses, 6 head Of catil,
chickens; 2 wagons, 3 set Of hr,'
all implements, hay, grain. q,
$4,000.
Several houses for rent o. A
you want anything in Insu1,x
notary work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
Severe
Pains

When a prominent
nerve is affected, the pain
is severe. 1t is called neu-
ralgia. 1t may be in eth
er the head or body. Re-
lief comes only when this
nerve trouble is overcome.
BY its soothing and
strengthening influence
upon the nervous system
DIR. Miles Nervine re-
moves the cause.
Ia was about two years AGO thar
was tehen down With Nhat the doe
tors claimed VAS ncuralgia. aud soma
called 10 lightning rheumatism. Sharn
pSlha would 80 from one place 20 an
other mostly An my head ana t6ev
would last Two or thrce days before
would b. - nervous thst haril,
kneW What l Was doinE. The r.sins
Nefy - severe ana exhaustinr maj
my husosnd would have 10 steady me
would have fewer. and my heart Soult
pAlpitAie. And In a day o. two Mould
feei BETTER. Just a. soon a. 4 ,S,c,sif
snge~s n.ysed the very least wss
earN 70 have 4 spen - neur,lsia
have taken iots - do,tors i r,s.tl-,in.A
elt 1 might lust as wen taks wSter'
As kent Aspt writing me fo lust trv
IT hlee NSrflne. and 1 Am thank-
t9l n1at Nas persuade1 10 al 50 Tor
NE Nerstne has cured mo-has driven
u oot q my sSstsm's
lfx1 savannah A.. - s...,.s
o. Niies' Nerxlns a 49, - ,,..-.,.
eryQ4,sl me ein aaaraatse eS.t ~.
nrft eSttle ~lu beneaI Hn esiis. -
NtN fetAna Foaf gnonae -"
Muea Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19

1T Is EASY FOR YOU To CHOOSE
and for us TO cut. whatever you may
desire. But no matter whether we
sell you Beef, Veal. Mutton. Lamb, or
Pork you may be sure OF buying a
choice ana juicy cut that will give
you every satisfaction. We only
handle good and wholesome Meat.
cut from healthy cattle. and Il has
the reputation Of being sweet and
tender. Our Chickens. Ducks and
Turkeys are fresh and appetinlns.
Fur such high grade Meat our prices
are low.
y. A. KURTx.
rhons 1oS. att ComL 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-19
PROGRESSIVE
ELEMENT
STRONGER

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
NEW FOOTBALL RULES.

Omense TO be penalized fifteen yards
for forward pass touching ground in
stead Of losing pc session Of ball
Defense 10 be given the ball when out
OF bounds from kick or forward pass
Forward pass from punt 10 be pena-
liZed hfteeeu yards, but distance 70 De
gained Will still be ten yards. Same
penalty FOR hurdling and tripping.
Halves 20 be-inCreased 10 Lhirty-five
minutes each,
Lluemeu may carry bail from position
or from five yards back.
Coaching from side lines 70 be pen
allied hTteeen yards from point where
ball was snapped,
Ban 70 go 10 opposing side on the
thirty-n Vineyard line When kicked out
OF bounds twice
Opponents must stand al least thirty
iye yards from goal on a kick-out.
No player who has not siBnaled may
attempt fair catch on signal OF another
player.
No player may signal for fair catch
unless he has a chance TO make the
catch
All players 20 be allowed 70 pass BAN
back ar any time.
Two umpires 10 be compulsory. Field
um liTeS % have a part OF the referee q
dut .es, yet 10 bee defined.
Head unesmau 20 mark spot where
bali goes ont OF bounds.
Referee 10 report holding to umpire
and Judge huFdliug.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
EASTERN BOWLING
TOURNAMENT TIPS

Although the first tournament of the
National Bowling Association is yet TO
be held-Atlantic City being the location
and Easter week the time-there has
started a lively contest for the meet.
In order TO compete in the bowling
tourney at Atlantic City at Easter il
is necessary TO Join the National Bowl
ing Association. This can be done in
dfvidualIy or as a member of a city as
ISOLATION.
II there is not a city association Of
the n. l.. A. where a bowler resides,
any organized bowling club, consisting
of not less than seven members. may
join the y. B. A. by making written
application 10 its secretary, William 2.
c. Pulyer p. o. Box pos, Newark, n.
j., stating the names Of its members,
where il bowls. and accompanying the
application with the first years dues
of IS cents for each OF its members.
A city association can be fOrun-.. N
any locality. either by not less than five
regularly organized bowling clubs or by
not less than thirty-five individuals, and
such association can unite with the y.
b. A. by making written application 10
the secretary OF the y. b. A. stating
the city oF town in which il claims
jurisdiction. a fun list of its members
(clubs and Individually and the firsJ
years dues. viz, 81 for each club where
the association Is composed of club
membership, or . cents an individual
in case OF individual membership
II an individual resides in a city or
town in which there is no city assoCia-
ton, and he desires simply 10 participate
IN the one and tWO-man games Of the
tournament 10 he held at Atlantic civ
he may register in this association upon
making application 10 the secretary. ac-
companied by a fee OF 81 for registra-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
MOTOR REGATTA
ON THE POTOMAC
Plan to Bring Boats Racing
at jamestown to Wash
ington for Races.
CORINTHIANS INTERESTED
Local Yacht Club Already Discussing
Ways and Means and VIII Ask
Other Organizations 70 Help.

There is a movement on foot among
the Washington yacht and boat clubs
10 have a sailing and motor boat regatta
on the Potomac river. either directly fol-
lowing that the the jamestown EE-
position next summzI. or Immediately
before.
The C0rinthian Yacht. Club of this
city. was the first 10 consider the ques-
tiOn. and although nothing definite has
been learned from the other organlZa-
JiOns in the District there is every as
surance. unoniciaIly, that the Corin-
thians will not be alone in pushing the
subject
Everything seems 10 be favorable for
such an event on the Potomac. There
are already fifty or more foreign en-
tries for the program at jamestown.
besides four or five times that number
from this country Naturally, being
so near the Capital Of the United States,
there is very little doubt that an inland
water cruise of 40 miles or more would
not stand In the way of amateur sailors.
who had travelled several times that
distance. visiting Washington.
Corinthians Already at Work.
The attractions at the National Cap
ftal alone would probably be incentive
enough for foreigners and American
visitors 10 this part OF the United
States for the hrst time, TO come here
But il is the object OF those interested
in the movement 10 have a regatta here.
10 ofTer even that additional incentive
and TO AFFORD those who would come
anyhow "a chance 10 win laurels on the
Potomac.
The attempt will be made by the COM
mittees which viii be chosen as soon
as there is "a more definite outline OF
the plan. 10 get prominent merchants
OF the city sufficiently interested in the
plan 10 OFFER cups and other prizes for
first, second, ana third boats in the
different races.
IL the foregoing plans are realized,
local owners OF boats able 20 make the
trip 10 Chesapeake Bay Will be asked
10 meet the visiting yachts somewhere
near Point Lookout and pilot the latter
10 the city.
The place for holding the regatta VIII
be on the course between Indian Head
and the Whitewater, which offers one Of
the best stretches OF inland water in
the East.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
SULLIVAN DEFIES
MOST EVERYBODY
Brooklyn Tommy Would
Meet Murphy for $4,000,
Then Talks Some More.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Jan. a.-The chal-
lelge Of Tommy Murphy 70 night Brook
lyn Tommy Sullivan has aroused tho
red top Irishman 10 such a pitch that
tonight he has hurled his den ar half a
dozen prize1gALers. and said that hs
would gladly meet Tommy Murphy for
q side bet Of $500.
Furthermore. Brooklyn Tommy says
that he wiz meet Ale AtteH at I25
pounds rIngside for a side bet Of s. 500.
Cans at 15a ringgide. Britt a 123. the
winner OF the Spike" R5bsOn-Tommy
Murphy match at las ringside, KID Her
man at 12g. all except the Murphy bout
10 be for a side bet Of s. 800. Brooklyn
Tommy says that he prefers a finish
fight II either Of these gentlemen men
toned desire 10 cover his money. but
viii agree 10 twenty rounds If they fear
that they cannot stand the gruehng
which a finish fight would mean.
Too Heavy for AttelI
Brooklyn Tommy is the Instructor Of
the Missouri Athletic Club ana has a
host OF friends in this city who stand
ready with their coin to back MIN
against any man Of his weight III Amer
lea. The attempt 10 make q match be-
tween Sullivan and AtIell at II has
fallen through Brooklyn Tommy ind
ing that If he trained down 10 that
weight he would be too light 10 meet
the shifIy Hebrew, so that the challenge
OF Murphy came Al an .opport1ne ume,
ana II ne means business. Brooklyn
Tommy assures him that he VIII know
that there has been a nghL when they
meet in the squared circle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

the w. +. League Butler fans are
olated that they are 10 have team il
the new league.
Frank killen. WhO al one time was the
leading pitcher in the National League,
has been appointed an umpire In The
Central League, Arle Latham, who
played third base for the Cincinnati Ma
LCuai League team ana Is now referee
ing Ia the Interstate Roller Polo League,
viii hHd a berth as umpire IN the Ohio
and Pennsylvania League.
Barney" Drevfus, Of Pittsburg, Is re-
ported 10 be making an effort 10 secure
the services OF Anderson, OF Washing
ton. Cor tile coming season. His propo-
sition 20 washington Is said to have
contemplated trade Of Beaumont for
Anderson and Hickman. II is not very
probable that Washington will accept
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL SCHEDULE

March 23-Episeopal High School.
at Alexandria.
April 2-GaIlaudet, at Kendall
Green.
April Georgetown Props. AT
Georgetown.
April lS-Technicsl High, at Wash
ingtOn.
April 23-GeorgetOwn Props. al
Georgetown.
May 3-Business High, at Washing
ton.
May I0-Western High, at Wash
ington.
May I7-Eastern High, at Wash
ingtOn.
May 22-MaryIand Agricultural at
College Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
TRoTTING.

Alonzo Williams, the Well-knOwn
Frankford horsemuut made q new plr-
chase Yesterday Iu Russell Wilton,
four-year-old stallion. by Wilton out of
ZeldeInie, by Lord Russell
John Greer, or TiOga. has purchased
the bay geidins, Easter Morn. 2.2oi4,
with a trial OF z-l6a, by Arion. out of
kulou, by Princeton He is expected
20 make a 2.I5 performer.
Walter Flanagan. the owner Of ArZn-
Ia. the horse that cleaned up ftTst
money ia the smsn purse races around
last year. is now sleighing Chester Girl.
J. W. Gyles. the Allentown hoTsaman
who has been confined in the house for
several weeks. is out again, and attend
ing the New York sale He is on the
lookout for speed.
Jacob SimOns. the Point Breeze train
ct, has purchased a new hye-year-old
in Red Simpson, sired by J. q. Simpson,
a son OF ElectiOHeeT. The dam is Cor
celia. nv Red Wilkes. Red Simpson has
a record Of 2;27iz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-31
NEW MAN FOR ATHLETICS;
PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. sl--The Phil
adelphia American League Club yester-
day purchased the release OF Pitcher
O'COnuOr. OF the Poughkeepsie Club,
OF the Hudson River League. Plank,
Seyb0ld, and Schreck have signed con
tracts