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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
JAMES S. SHERMAN
eIDELlGHTs ON NOMINEE FOR
vIcE.PREsIDENT.
10 Very Popular In His Homo City o.
Utica, N. Y-Fond Of National
Game and an Inveterate
Reader Of Fiction.

Utica. N. Y.-"Jim" Sherman, the
Republican candidate for vice-presi
dent. is very popular here. So is his
family. He has several brothers and
one OF them. Richard W.. finished q
second term as mayor of Utica last
January. The mayor Is a Democrat
So Is the whole Sherman family ex-
cepting Jim. He. too. used to be .
Democrat, but In 1876. shortly after
serving as Democratic delegate in
the state convention, he became a Re-
publican. Ten years later his new
party sent him to congress and he
has been there ever since. except for
the two years 1S91-93. having been one
OF the many who were swamped In the
Democratic tidal wave of 1890.
Jim" Is chairman of the local ice
trust, and his brother. while mayor.
got after him in warm style. making
sensational charges against the trust.
However. all the Sherman brothers
sre the best OF friends.
Mr.. Sherman came most widely in
national repute when In 1906 he was
chairman of the Republican congres.
oAOhoA Soihihittcc III Cuhi se VI tuc Sah'
paign. It was In that campaign that
he earned the sobriquet Send Your
Dollar Jim," or Dollar Jim," as the
solicitor and recipient of dollar contri-
buttons. suggested by President Roose-
welt when 80 much was being said In
criticism Of great campaign contribu.
tons by corporations.
Sherman had the night OF his career
In that same campaign to retain his
own seat. for there was strong opposi-
tion organized in his district. Samuel
Gompers personally campaigned
against him. Also opposing him were
the anti-organizations Republicans. the
Democrats. united laborites and Inde-
pendence leaguers. besides the candi.
dates of lesser parties. and the cam.
paiEn was active. Sherman's plurality
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
His very First.

W. G. Philips of the Association for
Improving the Condition Of the Poor.
said recently in New York that among
infants artificially fed. fifteen times
more died than among those fed natu-
rally.
I'VE will learn in the end to live cor
rectly." said Mr.. Philips. AS things
stand now. we are not much wiser In
our way Of living than an immigrant Of
whom heard the other day.
This immigrant. Magyar. was ar
rested for stealing a bottle Of whisky.
At the station house the sergeant said
to him. pointing toward tub:
"'Strip and take 4 bath
"'Vat, go in de vater?" shrieked the
Magyar.
eyes said the sergeant. take =
bath. You need 1t. How long is II
since you have had a bath?'
THE Magyar lifted up his hands
and rolled his eyes.
"'Oh.' he said. I never vas arrested
before"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

two years earlier had been 6.765.
Sherman won the election by 4.270.
When the rain keeps Mr.. Sherman
Indoors he can usually be found en-
crossed in . piece Of fiction. He Is
an inveterate fiction reader. Not that
he has neglected the classics. but he
prefers something lighter for his rec
reation hours. Once when Reed was
speaker of the house he telegraphed
that he would 90 to Sherman's home
In New York to discuss = matter with
him, and asked him to have . certain
report ready.
When the speaker arrived at the
Sherman home he found the congress.
man poring over . book. deeply in
tercsted in It
"Ah, looking up data on our mat
teri" commented Mr.. Reed.
YES" replied Sherman. Just wait
q minute; want to see II the heroine
really weds this fellow or not. I'm
interested"
A story IL told Of Mr.. Sherman that
he was in his committee room at
Washington one evening debating .
report to his steno9rapher while two
pages were carrying on . discussion
a. to the relative batting ability Of
Lajoie and the late Delehauty. Mr..
Sherman apparently was ensrossed In
the reports and figures in front OF him.
and baseball scores and averages
seemed the furthest from his mind.
"Lajoie batted 400 last year." said
one Of the pages, "and Delehanty has
not hit more'n = double this year. He's
battin' about 200. II that much"
He batted .31s up to yesterday.
sonny" came the sudden interruption
from Congressman Sherman. "and he
leads the league In extra base hits.
And you've got the Lajoie dope wrong.
He batted .406." And then he resumed
his dictation.
Mrs. James 8. Sherman is . woman
Of attractive address. who IL in no
sense . social butterfly and who has
in Warrington confined her social ef-
forts and attentions to the congres-
siopal set and such matters ~ are re-
quired Of . representatives, wife, Her
health IL not such ~ to permit . siren
nous social campaign.
OF the three Sherman sons. the old.
est, Sheriff.. IL 35. married. something
Of . golf champion, and u note teller
in the Utica Trust Co. bank Richard
u. Sherman. the second son, - pro
fessor Of mathematics In Hamilton col.
lege, and IL the youngest professor in
the institution. The third sor.. Thomas
= n business
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
5aby Had Severe Attaek-Grandfathsr
Suffered Torments with It.
Owe Recovery to cuticura.

''In 1854 my grandson. a babe. had
an attack Of eczema. and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase OF the disease and suf-
fering. l recommended Cuticura and
In a few weeks the child WAS well. He
is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago l contracted eczema. and became
an intense sufferer. A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes.
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
Ing covered with virulent sores. 1tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate Improvement and
final cure. NJ. ". LaRue. S45 Seventh ST..
Louisville. KY. Apr. % and May IA. '07."
The romance Of q spinster 10 apt to
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
A pInersnea In Yarda,

John and Pat were two friendly
workmen who were constantly fitting.
each one trying to outwit the other.
Arc you good At measurement"
asked John.
II am that" said Pat quickly.
"Then. could you tell me how many
shirts could get out Of yard!" asked
John.
Sure" said Pat: 'that depends ON
whose yard you got into."-Human
q life.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
A Real Artist.

Oscar Hammerstein. At 4 dinner In
New York, said that he imputed his
great success to the fact that In his
opera house he put art ahead Of mon.
ey-making.
II like to think" said Mr.. Ham
merstein, that In some small degree
] share the artistic feeling Of the
great Handel.
Handel. when the curtain would
rise upon . nearly empty house. would
say soothingly to his associates:
ZACH. never mind; the music will
sound all the better"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

lifting. languor. dizzy spells and rheu-
matism. Before l used Doan's Kid
ney Pills." says Mr.. Winney. Il
weighed 143 After taking 10 or IL
boxes l weighed 1862 and was COM
pletely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
Adxies to the Loxelorn.

An Albany politician was discussing
the heart troubles that ofttimes draw
famous men unwillingly into court
III these men," said he. would
paste in their hats poor expatriated
Abe Hummel's advice. they'd have no
difficulty whatever.
''Abe's advice. which he necessarily
repeated to his clients, was:
Never make love to woman
through an ink bottle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

To all who enclose
postage he will re-
ply. telling h o W
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured him after he
had doctored and
had been In two dif-
ferent hospitals for
eighteen m on I b 8 /,
suffering inte g n s o
pain In the back.
lameness. twinges
when STOPPING or
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
A Matter Of Wonder.

''Tomorrow." announced fve-year-
old Sidney proudly to his kindergarten
teocher, "is my birfday."
why" returned she, ''it IL mine.
too"
The boys face clouded with perplex.
ity. and, after . brief silence. he ex.
claimed, How did you get so much
bixRer'n me?"-Human Life.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

The value Of agricultural machines
and implements annually imported BY
Siberia amounts to about 10000. 900
rubles (36, ,150. .000) The imported arti-
cles are chiefly supplied by German
anc American manufacturer. being
far superior to those made in Russia.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
Try Murine Eye Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pam.
All Druggists Sell Murine at Scots. The ~
Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your druggist
Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Take care of the minutes. for tie
hours will take care Of themselves
Lord Chesterfield.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

At the age of 40 u man gets busy
and looks for some OF the money no
threw away at the age OF Il.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
Too Much for the Old Man.

Good morning." said the artist. 20
litely. that's . perfect COW Of yours
down there in the field. I'd like to
paint her II you don't mind"
by Heck!" exclaimed Farmer Korn-
top, II reckon ye won't. Git outer
hyar! I'm tired O. you Perkins Purple
Pills fsllers.' s.'"-Philadelphia Press.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
The Smiths At Denver.

About o'clock last night . bellboy
in the lobby os the Albany got out In
the middle Of the floor and yelled:
Call for Mr.. Smith,"
Immediately there was . regular
football rush around the boy. He was
rescued with difficulty. The Smiths
are here all right, all right.-Denver
Post
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
Down bv the Lake.

Summer Giri-What queer looking
boat! What kind II It?
Boatman-That's a catboat. Miss.
Summer Girl-Indeed! And where
are the kitten boats?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Music isn't necessarily fragmentary
because 1t comes in pieces.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Mrs. Winslow's SoothlnG syrup.
For children teethnx softens the gurus. reduoas -
dAmmation. aiays pain. cures wind coli1. nc essaA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

FIISs st. vltus' Danas ana Nervous Diseases psr-
manently cured by Br kllnes Great Nerve ksstorrr.
send Tor FREE T. 90 trial bottle and trrafi-r. Dr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Use Aliens FOOt.Ense
Currs irrd chng sweating feet xe. Trial packags
free. A b. Olmsted La Roy, n. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Many a man is out of work be-
cause there Ia no work In him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Vaccinations. Persia and Afghanistan
and the adjoining territory have been
threatened with a similar fate. But
for many reasons the oriental coun-
tries have been saved from the doom
of the red Indian. Their present-day
awakening to a realization OF their
situation and possibilities promises
that they will not only avert an igno-
minious fate, but that in the near fu-
ture q better and more equitable ad-
justment Of the relations between the
orient and the occident will take
place.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
PROOF FOR TWO CENTS.
~ You Suffer with Your Kidneys and
Back, Write to This Man.

G. w. Winney, Medina, N. Y, in
vites kidney sufferers to write to hill
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-
ment this happiness Is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepara-
ton for healthy maternity is
accomplished by the use OF
LYDIA EPlNkhAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Mrs. Maggie Gilmer, of West
Union, 8. C.,writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"I was greatly rundown In health
from . weakness peculiar TO my sex,
when Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. It
not only restored me TO perfect health,
but to my delight am . mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hall, of Bardstown,
Ky7 writes; writ ,.rv .,... .nc.r,, from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia E Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound not only restored me
to perfect health, but am now . proud
mother"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female Ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing g-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness OF nervous prostration.
Why don't you try itr
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address. Lynn. Mass.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
Impomlble,

impossible.
, He-Do you think 1t would be fool
fish of me to marry q girl who was my
inferior Intellectually?
She-More than foolish-impossible
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

Some men decline to look upon the
wine when 1t Is red because they pre-
fer another color.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

One way to buy experience II 70
speculate in futures.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23
lmnortant to lao,neee,

important to Motisoeo.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
signature ssss. s's Of &x&zZzZe
in Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

The romance Of . spinster Is apt to
be one sided.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-07-23

So far there have been two stand
ards of equity. With the one the
westerner has measured himself
with the other, he has adjudged the
easterner. The occidental has gone
to Asian countries, through intrigue
and base devices obtained possession
of the land. fettered the people and ex.
plotted the resources for his selfish
interests. But he has invariably re-
sented 1t when the Asiatic turned
around and showed . disposition to
pay him the same sort of compliment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
MONTENEGRIAN THREATENS
AUSTRIAN SEAPORT

Vienna, Nov. 19.-Reports OF con-
tinued aggressions on the part OF the
Montenegrians on the Austrian bor-
der reached here today from CettinJe
and Antiyari. The adyiees from the
Capital declare that the Monte
negrains are cutting telegraph wires
and fortifying the heights overlook
ing the Austrian seaport OF Cattaro'
IL is rumored that 5000 men have oc-
cupied the mountain passes leading
from Montenegro into Herzegovina.
The government here has notified
Russia that the Fifteenth army corps
is being mobilized on the Serviah
frontier as a measure of defense,
Austria's action in the proposed
conference on the Balkan situation is
as yet a matter OF doubt. 1t is inu-
mated however that the Austrian gov
ernment will not accede to the idea
of a conference on subjects at pres
ent embodied in the proposal but
that her note to the interested pow
ers' suggested new phases or the
question for discussion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Brewster left
for Seattle this morning where they
will visit with their daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Davis, for a week.
Superintendent James. OF the state
prison. was a passenger on the Ore
gon Electric this morning for Port
land To attend business matters for a
few days.
Miss Bessie Bowers, OF Albany, left
for Portland this morning to visit
friends for a few days after an ex-
tended visit with friends and relatives
here.
q. Il. Whiteney has returned to
his home in Spokane after visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. @. Il. Whit
ney. of this city for few days.
s. G. Sheets, wife and children,
and Josiah w. Sheets and Lewis
Baltrash and wife and children.
have just arrived here and bought
and located on fruit land near the
Wallace orchards. Their household
goods are on the way and they VIII
become oregonians.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
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. PERSONAL MENTION o

o o o o o o o o o o q
Miss Carrie Potter, OF Aurora, was
visitor in this city today.
Fred Bayerly of stayton was a
business visitor here yesterday.
J. II. Mcdonald, OF Waconda. is Ia
the city looking after business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Ball. of Toledo
is visiting here for a few days with
friends.
Miss Olive Harmon has gone ia
Silverton to spend the holidays with
her parents.
Justice OF the Peace Daniel Web
ster has returned from a short visit
In Portland,
VIII Jacobson, of Eugene, is look
ing after business matters here for
short time.
Mrs. John Mcclellan went to Ore
gon City this morning TO visit with
friends and relatives for number OF
days.
Willis George returned TO his home
in Portland this morning after brief
business visit here.
Jake Fischer, the hop man, left this
morning for Hillsboro to look after
business for a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Trover, of Mon
mouth, are spending a few days in
the Capital City.
Miss Made Martin left for Portland
this morRing to be gone for the win
ter visiting friends.
Miss Elene Fawk left for The
Dahes this morning to visit her sis
ter. Mrs. Claud Knight.
Frank Cleveland has returned from
successful hunting trip in the
mountains near Klamath Falls.
p S. Schmidt. of Olympia, Wash,
is in the city looking after business
interests for short time.
C. Fisk, of Buena Vista, was in the
city yesterday transacting business
and visiting friends for a short time.
Ray Anderson has returned to his
home in Portland after a few days
visit with friends and relatives here.
Don Harbuckle and family, OF In
dependence. are visiting with their
Salem friends for few days.
r. r. Shorey, of Turner came down
this morning to look after business
matters and visit friends today
Otto Miller, a well known Salem
lad. has been employed by Patton
Bros. as travelling salesman. and he
left this morning to cover his allotted
territory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Considerable excitement was
raised yesterday afternoon by Poll,
county resident who took possession
OF a horse and wagon belonging 10
+. Bradley and drove over to his
place with Il without asking permis-
sion. Bradley made an exceedingly
speedy visit TO the sherifrs Office
and informed Deputy Esch that bis
OUTFIT had been stolen while stand
ing In front OF the Wade Hardware
store and that he caught a slight
glimpse of the "rustler." The de-
seription he gave OF the man he saw
with his property was an exact one.
and Sheriff Eseh made a trip to the
Polk county regions resulting In
his bringing back the lost property.
The man who took the conveyance
declared he had made a mistake and
had no intention OF stealing Bradley s
property. however, he was willing to
pay any co3ts or damages which
might be asked for Bradley was
sufficiently satisfied In recovering his
horse and wagon and called things
square.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
New Steamer ON Coast.

Seattle Wash. Nov. 19.-It is an
nounced here today that the steamer
Admiral Sampson, one of the largest
and fastest vessels of the United
Fruit Company of the Atlantic will be
brought around the horn and be put
on the run between Seattle and San
Francisco early next year. The YES
sci has been purchased by President
ii. f. Alexander of the Alaska Pa
cific Steamship Company, who is now
in New York and who has wired that
he has made arrangements for the
sending of the new vessel 10 the Pa
cific ocean.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
Teachers Institute.

The program at the High school
this evening as follows:
/. Vocal solo, selection from Dud-
ley Buck, by Chas, Roth.
2. The School as a Nelghborhoo1
Interest" an address by II. q.
Boone.
3, Vocal solo, THE Guest" by
Eleanor Smith; (b), Shadows" by
Carrie Jacobs Bond and Miss Mlnne,-
Ia Mayors.
4. Address on Impressions of
National Educational Association, /"
by II. ID. Sheldon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
CAPITAL BAKERY

4S9 Court street, Newkirk Bros
Props. Bread. Cakes, Pies and all
kinds Of Pastries. Cookies. etc. Watch
for our wagon, Phone sb4. Speciai
orders delivered on short notice.
11-19-tf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
Harry Brown

Harry brown
Says he began the day JUST right
he started in with Folger's Golden
Gate Coffe which had heen ground
fresh that morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19

Marriage licenses have been grant
ed by County Clerk Allen to the fol-
lowing parties: p. w. Henry. age "a,
of Barnst, Canada, and Lillian w.
Sellwood, age "a, OF Salem; Peter
w. Eder, age 26. and Margaret e.
Ramey, age 21, both of st. Paul; s.
y. Brown, age 2S, of Salem, and Eva
Moore, age 16. OF Gervais.
A complaint has been filed in the
circuit court by S, f. Peck against
Julius G. VUget charging a breach
of contract made by the two parties
for the construction of a certain
dwelling house in this city. The COM
plaint alleges that Voget constructed
the house in question in a very un-
satisfactory manner; leaving many
apertures open through which the
rain enters, and various other al
legged defects mentioned. The plain
tiff in the case asks damages in the
sum of $40O as the result of the
poor condition of the house.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19

j. M. Lawrence
Is the place TO set yonr sroce, les
fresh eggs and country br; Ter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19

strayed-A Jersey 81 /. ,;l.,s''
horns. Rsps' y : nii'
phone 147S.
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CIh NEWS
o O O o o o o o O o o
Weather Forecast
Rain tonight and Friday; fresh
southerIy winds.
Everything Electrical
Can be had at asa Court st. Cap
ital Electrical Supply Co, Il. w.
,.erce. Prop. -17-eodtf.
@. ". Scott & Co.. Real Estate
Persons wishing TO buy sell. rent
or trade houses, lots or farms, will
do well to call on us. $40 State ST.
11-16-tf.
Big Millinery Sale
All goods at one-halt price. re-
Kardless of cost Our entire stock
must be sold by December 10, All
hats trimmed to order without extra
charge. Miss Evans. Meyers store.
Ills
New Glasses
WIN be commenced az the Capital
Business College on Monday, Nov. 2S,
In arithmetic, grammar and short
hand. A good time 10 begin prac-
teal course of study, Send or call
for catalogue. lp-lS-4t.
Phone 32i--
Don't forget the number, Steusloft
Bros. Sanitary Market. They have
pleased thousands they will please
you.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
For Anything

For Anything
In the harness line call ON f, E.
shafer. He can supply your needs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
PROF. RICHARDS /
Electro-Turkish
Bath ParIc'

BASEMENT WILLAMETTE hi
We cure Rheumatism, Mu.|
and all chronic diseases So
Movements, and Ma'sag q
Massage and Scalp Trealnsia
Hours, Q a. m. 10 II ,. n
Experienced Lady Aitendaii'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19

For Rent-Furnisns... c,.uss.'
housekeepins' i''' fl-is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
Everything Electrical

Can be had at asa Court st. Cap
ital Electrical Supply Co., Il. w.
N.erce. Prop. -17-eodtf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
HAIR DRESSING,
FACIAL MASya
SHAMPOO AND aASIcrn

ELLA NJ. COUCH, Poi'''''a
My processes are sclsn'ih "
Isfaction guaranteed. Ny era.
hair tonlcs are tested aad
time and experience. Give n',
Room is. Eldrldgs H0'a u
l112. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
Weather Forecast

Rain tonight and Friday; fresh
southerly winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-19
o. W. Scott & Co.. Real Estate

Persons wishing to buy sell, rent
or trade houses. lots or farms, will
do well to call on us. $40 State ST.
Illicit