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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

ura.Lars I the seri.s Of meetings
hsld ,odav 'nder the auspices OF the
ITn;o- Toa.,. Club in common alton
~ W.ahinstor. birthIaI. Governor
Hugbe- deIiveraa the chief speech 1T
. ~ 200 rna.stjp, In the auditorium
IN tbs rno-nine and Presiden. Wheeler
was featured at an afternoon meet
ing held in Orchestra r. I'll. Both spoke
at the banquet in the ch nouSe Ia's
evening.
London. February .z-WaA hinston
birthday was celebrated tonfgh. oy the
London section of the American navy
league by a dinner at Hyde Park no-
tel The speakers included Marshall "
Fox, Frederick Fisk, Colonel Ashets.
Cole, F. c. VaRduseer and r. Newton
Crane. Mr. Crane, who has represent
ed the United States government on
several important commissions spokA
at length On the yellow Peril which
he characterized as the bogey of la
Dor union demagogues. He also ex-
pressed strong disapproval of the vOy-
age of the American feet to the Pa
cific and said that he feared when ii
reached San Francisco 1t would ex-
cite passion which might result IN
war.
A large proportion of those present
expressed oisapproval of Mr.. Cranes
sentiments by n noticeable silence at
the conclusion of his speech.
Paris, February 22.-The Americans
in Paris observed the holiday with
traditional enthusiasm and patriotism.
IN the afternoon the American ambas- |
sador, Henry White, opened his next |
new residence with a brilliant recep-
tion to the American colony. This
evening the American club gave a din
ner at the new Astoria hotel. Colonel |
Theodore A. Dodge, president of the |
club, presided.
The American ambassador being in |
disposed the American Consul Gener- |
al Frank H. Mason, spoke on behalf |
Of the. United States. He eulogized |
Washington and pointed out that it |
was 130 years ago this month that |
France first helped the United States, |
the anniversary being commemorative
by the recent signing of a commer- !
cial treaty between the two countries |
Toasts were drunk to President Roose- |
velt and President Fallieres.
Buffalo, n. Y, February 22.-William |
H. Taft, secretary of war, was the |
guest of honor at the Elliott clubs |
thirteenth anniversary celebrations !
of Washington's birthday today. The !
banquet hall was a representation of /
Washlngton's colonial mansion at Mt. |
Vernon and the lawn before it.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
NO REDUCTION IN WAGES.
Committee Receives Assurances From
All the large Railroad Lines in tho
IIaSt.

New York, February 22-Having
satisfied itself that the large railroad
lines in the east do not intend to re-
duce wages now, and hearing encour-
aging reports from the west ard 8 u h
she committees representing the rail-
road bTotherhoOds, which has b en- in
session here, adjourned tonight.
On behalf of the committee John
Morrey of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors said:
I'VE are satisfied now that no re-
duction in wages will take p : q what
ever may have been the iGinal in
tention Of some Of the railr> ads At
ter conferences with the Cfcials we
can now announce that the New York
Central and all the Vanderbilt lines
the New York, New Haven and Hart-
ford and other large lines " ii con in
ue the present wages.
1--WE were also promised > contin-
uation OF the present was es On the
Hartman and Hill Ines. Pres dent
Underwood of the Erie ia read b s
promised that the wages Ci the men
On the Erie railroads will not be
cut.
Il believe that the letter f Presf-
dent Roosevelt to tie interst tate COM
merce commission had a good effect
There is little doubt that the smaller
lines will do what the larger lines
do"
Mr. Morrey said that the committee
represented 1885, 900 railroad workers.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

And they don't stay democrats
when they do" was Mr Campbell's
quick retort.
Does the gentleman believe in
white and BLACK children gong TO the
same scIooI," Mr.. Hefin demand
ed.
Mr.. Campbell answered by saying
that his children attended a mixed
school in Pittsburg, Kansas, his home
town
Would you worship with niger,
MI. Hefin also asked
The reply of Mr.. Campbell was that
only last Sunday ne had done so.
Pursuing his inquiries, Mr.. Heflin
asked Mr.. Campbell If he believed in
ter-maITiages between the races.
No, SIR" shouted Mr.. Campbell in
stentOlian tones, and he said there
was a vast difference between social
equality and political equality 4
would not permit my daughter to
marry some white men," he exclaimed.
| Would you permit her to marry any
colored MANI was the query of Mr.
Beall, Of Texas.
Raising his voice to a high pitch
Mr.. Campbell exclaimed, NO, sir, but
il would permit that colored man to
exercise his rights under the consti-
tuition"
Mr.. Clark, Of Florida, regretted that
the matter had been given a political
aspect. 1t was, he said, an economic
question as to what was best for both
races.
The claims of the southern people
that separate accommodations did not
mean unequal accommodations, Mr..
Olcott, OF New York, said to be un-
true. He insisted that the accommo-
dations for negroes were not equal
to those given the whites.
The house was thrown in an uproar
when Mr.. Sims, of Tennessee, after
urging the members to get back On
the railway bill, said: Lets thresh
the niger question out later even if
we have to thresh each other out"
A charge by MI Hardwlck, of Geor-
gia, that the republicans were trying
to play little politics on the ques-
ton brought down upon him derisive
laughter and boots from that side Of
tie chamber.
The treatment Of the negro by the
people of the south was condemned by
MT. DrlSCOOI, OF New YORK, VINO said
the southern members had gotten so
bold they had come into the national
house Of representatives with an
amendment for Jim Grow" cars He
charged some of the democrats with
lodging the question and said he
would like a yea and nay vote so as
to put them on record.
Mr.. Burleson, of Texas, On the other
hand asserted that if a secret vote
could be had there would not be five
votes against the amendment
Debate on the subject was brought
to close by Mr.. Smith. Of Michigan,
declaring that the amendment, if ad-
opted. would drive the street railways
into bankruptcy.
The amendment was defeated, 140 to
re.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
SLOo PER YEAR
REMOVED RAIL FROM TRACK.
Train Wrecked For Purpose of Rob-
bcry-Enginccr Fireman and Brake
mar Injured.

Sedalia, Mo. February sf-Aa at
| tempt to derail an eastbound fast pas
senger train on the Missouri Pacific
Railroad. evidently for the purpose OF
f; robbery. was made at Otterville, sS
. miles cast OF here. at midnight last
night, n rail having been removed
The bad place In the track was struck
by an Extra freight train from St
/ Louis. The freight was wrecked. the
engineer, fireman and brakeman be-
ing seriously injured
The train that the wreckers evident
~ sought TO catch left Kansas City Ar
$40 last night from St Louis. II was
known as No and was supposed to
carry considerable money. The wreck
ers had removed rail- on what is
known as Otterville Hin. 4 mile and a
half east Of OttervIlle. and built n fre
between the tracks. 10 bring the pas-
senEer train to standstill The freight
crew failed TO notice the fire until
close upon IL and too late TO stop and
the engine and seven ears were de-
rallied and badly demolished. Three
members OF the crew, the engineer,
fireman and he5d brakeman. were ser
iously injured
the Missouri Pacific NJ issouri, Kansas
and Texas hospital at Sedaiia for
treatment
No one was permitted TO see tho
men and II was impossible 10 learn
their exact condition or to get q story
from them. II is known. however. they
were seriously injured. Missouri Paol-
fic officials here say chat they have
no clue to the would-be robbera
On almost the exact spot where last
nights attempt was made TO rob the
train on the top OF OtterVille Hill. tho
famous Jesse James and Younger
gang OF robbers on the night OF July
Sth, 1876, held UP n Missouri Pacific
train and secured $4,000
AS some Of tho gang covered the
passengers with their guns. others
fred volley after volley OF shots
through the train TO intimidate the
passengers and crew. Jesse James
swung aboard the express car. while
the Youngers held the engineer and
fireman submissive. The terrified ex-
press messenger unlocked his strong
boxes and gave up the $4,000. No one
was injured.
The robbers escaped and noilo of the
money was ever recovered
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
ETS 176TH ANNIVERSARY.
Alexandria Celebrates II With tho
biggest Demonstration ia tts His-
tory.

Alexandria. Va. February with
the biggest demonstration of its his
tory Alexandria today celebrated the
one hundred and seventy-sixth ami
ycrsary of the birthday of her fore
most citizen. George Washington
Every two years the celebration OF
Washington's birthday here takes tho
form OF a parade. in which represen-
tative branches Of the army and navy
OF the United States, citizen soldIery
Of the District Of Columbia and OF the
various states, civic, patriotic and So
cret orders all do their part in making
the day gala occasion.
The demonstration tits afternoon was
one Of the largest and most Impressive
Of the many that have taken place
here, and was witnessed by many
thousands of citizens OF Washington
and by residents OF the surrounding
country in Virginia and Maryland and
from the IA away
The events Of the day were usher
ed in with blowing OF whistles, and
ringing of the bells at 7 a. m. At noon
whistles and bells again penled a well
come to the visitors and announced
that the celebration in honor OF tho
Father OF His Country was about To
begin.
This moning "a committee went 10
Mount Vernon and placed handsome
wreath on the tomb OF the Washing
ton grave, custom OF the George
Washington birthday celebrations.
In connection with the celebration
services OF a patriotic character were
held in Christ Protestant Episcopal
chuch under the auspices OF Mount
Vernon council. Daughters Of the Am
erican Revolution. Among those pro
sent were many prominent members
of the D. A. r
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
BANQUET TO OFFICERS.
Washington Birthday Observed at
Lima With Elaborate Ceremonies.

Lima, Peru, February ga mag
nificent banquet was given this even
ing by President Pardo in honor o.
Washington's birthday to the officers
OF the American fleet. Some $50 OF
these were present and TIE &C asio I
was one for the display Of much en-
thusiasm and warm expressions of mu-
tual good will.
The exposition hall where the ban
quet was held, was beautifully decora
ed, and the stars and stripes was much
in evidence.
The walls of the banquet hall were
covered with American and Peruvian I
flags and the coat Of arms, while
thousands OF blossoms lined the ta-
bles, with dwarf palm trees fanking
the walls.
Four miniature American battleships
Were among the decorations. In the
center of the yard beautiful TO ntail
played surrounded by gigantic p4lm
trees, on which had been set up SO. ss
of electric lights.
An immense crowd in the the auuars
in front of the exposition warmly
cheered the American officers as they
arrived In all the guests numb cred
about 500.
The president of Peru made an elo-
Quent speech in which he highly elo-
gized the white feet OF warships and
the ability of its navigating officers.
Rear Admiral Thomas responded In
behalf of Rear Admiral Evans.
The national salute was fired from
the assembled warships in Callao Har-
Dor at noon today in honor OF the
birth OF George Washington. The ga
lutation was answered by the Perd-
Wan ships OF war In port
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
COSTLY FIRE IN BROOKLYN.
Factory Building Destroyed, Causine
Loss OF $500, 600

New York. February 2Z.-H ndreds
OF persons were driven from their
homes and property valued at eco. 900
was destroyed in Brooklyn today by
a fire in the three-siory factory build
ing on DeGraw and Columbia strtets.
occupied by Edward B. 10 dan
The fire is supposed 10 have sta -tsd
in the engine room. and the build n
filled with dried wood and varnlsk
proved easy prey for the fame None
OF the many surrounding teaemeHt
houses was damaged
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
FORCED TO DESCEND.
Extreme Cold Weather Too Much For
Aeronauts.

Springfield Mass. February ~
Benumbed by cold which was so Sc
we're as to freeze .he hood, their bags
of wet sand and render their register
ing instruments useless. A Holland
Forbes. of Cleve.ani anil Leo Stev-
ems. OF New Yorf who ascended ~ a
Ia"con at Norti. ADJ "ar:y this
afternoon cSLn, t. Earth =; W1fa'e
a village three miles from the Con-
necticut line, after tri.I OF about
ninety miles. When the aeroraots
left North Adams they hoped that
they might reach Boston. but al
though they found air currents which
swept them into a general easterly
direction, the extreme cold forced
them to descend.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
THE RACE QUESTION
Springs Up in the House Of
Representatives.
HOUSE Ii UPRJhi At TIMES
Campbell Of Kansas, Champions
Cause Of t5gI15s

Amendment to BiE Providing for ''Jim
2..,IT Cans ItAises ROn-iOintcd
s...VStlUn, A-I4t to Campbell by south
ca. Je;I.,S, S,rs,tsr-.AnIcuunlent WAS
1,tlca.cG ~ .otc % 14t 10 80.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE.
Jerseys Jesse James Shot and Kim
cd ny Policeman

New York, February 1t.-wh;Ie
makinr' an effort 10 escape capture
Frank Ides. known to tie p n as
Jerseys Jesse James was o. OF down
and killed in the streets OF Ne~ark, ~
J.. today by Policeman Weber.
With three companions Ifes Wa1
seen acting suspiclously. - a OF
TO run when called on - zr.reaie~
and a billet IN the neck lad I'm ~.
His companions were arrested
Ides hid several times o capsd I'm
prison and was regarded as a da1EU-
Gus criminal
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Dignity Is becoming in a United
State senator. but he does not want
too much of 1t when he Is making q
run for the of1ce-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
'TOfOBM NEW PARTY
Action Taken by the iHdspan-
0GG55 League
TIKI PLATFORM ADOPTED
Committee Authorized 10 Call ha-
tI0nal Convention

Decision Arrived at After Address By
Randolph Hearst-Convention VIII
be C4llcd After Republican and
Democratic Candidates Are NOni-
nated-PurpOSeS OF League Gwen
TO the Public.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

New Pictures svery day-Btjs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
when Wcll.Known Salem People
Tell IL so Plainly.

when public endorsement Is made
By a representative citizen OF Salem
the proof Is positive. You must be-
Ileye Il. Read this testimony. Ey-
cry backachc sufferer, every man,
woman or child with any kidney
trouble will nnd profit In the reading
Jacob +. Mccoy retired. living on
Capital street beyond MIL Creek
salem. Oregon, says: There has
been no rea son for me 10 change my
eood opinion OF Doau's kidney Pills.
which / expressed through your pa
pers three years ago procured the
remedy at pr. stones drug store az
that time ANA received the most graf
flying results from their use. was
relieved OF kidney complaint OF sew
eral years standing. The principal
symptoms were In connection With
the kidney secretions and any strain
objects OF the union, and an plainly
rhages OF the kidneys Nothing /
had found In the way OF medicine
gave me any satisfactory relief until
/ got Doan's kidney Pills They
gave me prompt aud lasting benefit.
l have recommended them ever since
then when occasion has arisen.
For sale by an dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Muburu Co, Buffalo.
New York. sole agents FOR the United
States
Remember the name -DOan's-
and take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
"A Good Name at Home

els a tower OF strength abroad"-and the
excellent reputation Of G. /. Hood Co. ana
their remedies in the city Of Lowell, where
they are best known, inspires conhdence
the world over, not oray in the medicines
but in anything their proprietors say
about them. III Made by Hood IT'S Oooo'
Il believe Hoods sarsaparilla the best all
round family medicine known today. MEs-
q. ID. FARLEY. e52 Wilder st.. Lowell. MASS
Il recommend Hoods ssrsaparilla 70 any
one" JOHS B. DUFFY. "a Auburn Street
Lowell. Mass.
Il am q strong and healthy woman today;
from taking Hoods Sarsaparills, when
keep IN the house for all the family" MRS
FAENIE BALcH. io8 Leverca st.. Lowell. MASS
Il consider Hoods sarsapsrllla the best
blood purifier In the world" MRS, JENNIE
y. CARLTor. ifs Liberty s., lowell Mass
Hoods sarsapariila is sold everywhere.
In the usual liquid, or IN tablet form called
sagsatsbs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-
pared only By C. I. Hood Co. Lowell. Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08

street Commissioner Martin Is be
ing kept busy in collecting the de
llnoaent poll tax assessments and
giving attention to the improvements
of the streets. He reported last
Monday to the council that large
number had neglected and refused to
pay their poll tax and during the
same meeting a complaint threaten
ing Mr.. Martin was read from a citi'
zen charging that the efficient street
commissioner had dug up his yard
The report Of Mr. Martin concern
ing the delinquent poll tax is as FOL
lows:
Salem. Or, Jan. 6, 1908
To the Mayor and Common Council
of the City Of Salem, Oregon;
Gentlemen:
have the honor to report that
the following named persons have
failed. neglected and refused to pay
the road poll tax due from them 70
the city OF Salem. for the year 1907
w. F. Foster, Frank e. Baker, Ed
Keene. william Crothers, II. f. Al
bert. william Albright, 8. L. Lloyd
IA p. May, II. II. Hunt, ]. l.. Combs
IA. l.. Brown, Charles Brounstein, c
r. Ragan. J. Henry Stanton, William
steuslof. s. Il. Martin. A. 7. vain
n. II. Berger. S. Norcott, II. II. Caris
James A. Remington. Grant Teeter
lC Il. Parker, w. II. Selleck, sumpter
Craig. J. z. Zinn, Milton Meyers, Otto
lHeadrick. f. F. Douglas, F. A. Turn
er. II. c. Larkins, Charles sauvainr
James ollnger. n. r. Gamble. M. H.
Pogue. NJ. C. Matthews, w. II. Dali
rymple. James w. Roberts, w. L.
Brounsteln, Charles II. Jones, c. D.
Gabrlelson, Robert Dorman, 7. r.
,Caufeld.
Very respectfully submitted
J. NJ. MARTIN,
Street Commissioner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08

A number OF statements from
prominent people located in various
cities where the widespread discus
sion over l.. I. Cooper's new theory
regarding the human stomach has
recently waged, gave an idea OF the
intense interest the young man mas
aroused during the past year. The
statements are as follows:
Mr.. c. D. Mitchell of 2412 Avenue
G. birmingham. Ala, has this to say
with regard to his belief in Cooper's
medicine: "I have been troubled
with indigestion and stomach trouble
for the past year. I had heartburn
Ibloating after eating, gas on stomach
and bowels, palpltation OF the heart
pain in the lower part OF my BACK
and various other symptoms, and was
a victim OF much distress. l tried
many remedies, but received little OF
No benefit from them. was advised
to try the Cooper preparatiohs' anu
did so. In one weeks time was inn
proved wonderfully-the first RELIEF
i had been able to obtain. Mr.
Cooper's medicine does all he claims
for a."
Mr.. ]. o. Spradllng, of 705 South
Tejon street, Colorado Springs, Colo
says: 81 was troubled with indiges-
ton for two years II caused me a
great deal OF suffering and misery. !
aid not dare to eat meat at all, and
everything / did eat soured on my
stomach. tried various remedies
bot found no relief Three months
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
MANY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
ADOPT NEW THEORY
Statements from Followers Of Cooper Obtained Recent
" in Various Cities

ago l started taking Cooper'S Ma.
Discovery, and after using the ~,
tents OF three bottles l was ent,,.,.
cured. l can now eat and relish an.
thing that my appetite Graves ~.
New Discovery is truly a great stor
ach medicine"
Mira VIM. Codier, of 40s crav.
street, Syracuse. N. Y, is very stron.
in his expression of belief in the nsv
medicine, and has the following :,
say on the subject: 81 have sui.,.
ed from catarrh of the nose ana
throat for four years. 1t must Aav.
been communicated to my stomach
for all this time my stomach h.,
given me much pain and suiferinv
My stomach was often sour, and my
food did not digest. was bothera
by continual desire to spit ana
there was a constant dropping Al
mucus into the throat.
THE first relief / have been aba
TO obtain is from Cooper's New DI,
covery, which I have been taking 70.
about a week. MY catarrhal cond.
tion has been greatly improved ana
my stomach is almost well. MI
Cooper's medicine has benefited m,
more than anything / have eve,
used"
These statements are from rellabls
citizens in various communities VII,
have tried these celebrated medl.
cines. We sell them and will glad.
ly explain their nature to any on,
Interested c. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08

w. Il. Keyes, who for some time
has been an assistant in District At
torney McNary's office, has opened
an oHice OF his own over the Capital
National bank since his election as
city attorney. Mr.. Keyes has been
very busy the last few days moving
and fitting up his new quarters, bu,
a. now ready for business. walt. "
has the best wishes OF his many
friends.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08

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lasiies 20 me supreme court % tho
stale 81 oreEon. diyd at bis rysiden q
iu l.he Maldo lnils. ueaf Salem. oa
SeTaenbes e tsa9
40 eas bora October 6. iStt. un.
aa the oil aomcsioad losated hy hl5
fAfAeg naelel Waldo. che noted pio-
Reeg Nhoar honorable name the
Nado Kills pos boar lle reoehea
q epu a9a school elacau0n aud wss
auefsArt gratialed tom the VA.
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tAst He Nas admittod 90 the bar
h isye 10 istg he married Mi .
Clars Nsmse,a. Who. wiih a daugh,
trF, Ma Hillh Msida. survives hlm.
Ia tSte hs wss elected a msu,bef of
she supreme eosu oi oresoa. servins
sia soaTs Ia iSss he represented
maflon eoaniy IA ths ofsson lesla.
istlse assembly nis pahiie Sarees