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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
IMMENSE TRANSFORMER
FOR ELECTRIC LINE

One of the busiest and most inter
estirg places IN the city is the power
station on Mill and High streets
which furnishes juice for the city
street cars, arcs and incadescents and
from where Silverton, woodburn and
Mt. Angel obtain power at certain
times of the year.
At present large apartment which
adjoins the main electric building on
the south is being fitted up with ma
chinery which will generate and
transform the current to be used by
the oregon Electric company in run.
ming cars between Salem and Port
land. In the building of a large
brick addition and the installation of
modern machinery the company has
been to great expense.
A large rotary converter has been
placed in position and was run as a
motor Saturday. The huge machine
weighs over 80 tons and will be run
ny a. fOV-NOAl dlOcIudliuk CuIItnAs
which will leave the converter as n
direct current to be sent into the
trolley wires. Three immense trans
formers are being brought to the
power house and will be Installed
during this week. These transform
ers each represent a 750-kilowatt
power or over 1000 horsepower for
the three. They will be used to re.
duce a 30,000-volt current which Is
sent from Portland to 10000 volts.
From these transformers the current
passes into three air cooler trans
formers and Is reduced to 430 volts
which Is fed into the rotary convert
er In alternating currents. The high
voltage wires come into the brilding
through large round windows which
are left open so that no part of the
building Is near the wire.
In speaking TO a Journal reporter
Saturday afternoon, the chief engi'
neer Of the station said, "Why,
would not put my hand within six
inches OF one OF those high voltage
wires for $4,000. IL does not mat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

There will be a hot time at the
meeting of the city council this even
ing. A new city engineer Is TO be
elected, who Is TO take charge of all
street work under a new city ordi.
nance that is proposed, IL is said
that VIM. Bushey, well known sur
veyor. Is slated for the place under
the Rodgers administration.
A new dog ordinance is 10 be en-
acted. that is TO be far more strln-
gent in its provisions, and more easy
for collection and enforcement.
Mayor Rodgers has determined
that all gambling shall be suppressed
in this city so far as games OF money
are concerned. A harmless game Of
solo for cigars is not to be inter-
fered with, bIt throwing dice for
cigars or gambling devices. In which
minors are involved, are to be rid OF
the city. Likewise all devices to de-
termine by chance who shall pay for
the drinks
Mayor Rodgers walked in one
place late Saturday night and wiz
messed several hands OF poker dealt
and politely informed the proprietor
that the limit of violating the city
laws had been reached in his case.
The news spread like wildhre in all
the gaming rooms OF the city and by
midnight the lid was down tighter
than ever at Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
THE OLD WHITE CORNER

its hands, alleging that Il had broken
faith with him. He still refused 20
break his silence concerning his
plans, but for the first time In many
months his air of confidence and
eheerfulness deserted him. His eyes
were bloodshot and his face blOated,
and his entire aspect was OF per-
son In deadly fear.
When the United Railroad cases
were called this morning all doubt as
to the campaign of the graft prosecu-
tion In regard TO Ruef were quickly
set aside. as District Attorney Lang
don Immediately asked that the case
of Ruef be set for trial on Monday.
In reply Attorney Kean. In behalf OF
Ruef, made the following objection:
I'VE would like 10 be heard upon
this matter before your honor takes
any action. The first official infor-
nation that We have had 10 the ef-
feet that the state intended to pro-
eeed against him was this morning
Mr.. Ruef has certain constitutional
rights, many of which were wrung
from him by the prosecution. do
not think the interests OF justice will
suffer II he is given chance 20
place himself in a position 10 meet
this change Of front upon the part Of
the prosecution. / will ask, now that
II Is their intention TO proceed
against him, that he be given time
TO cure counsel who will be able 10
DO him Justice In this critical situa-
tion. ask at least a continuance OF
two or thre eweeks, and that an ON
der be made allowing him 70 leave
the county jail as long as may be
necessary for him to secure capable
counsel"
District Attorney LangdOn imme-
diately denied the statement Of Kean
to the effect that Ruef had not been
notified that he would be placed upon
trial until this morning. and declared
that he had notified him last Satur-
day. Keane again requested the
court 10 allow his client time to Sc
cure counsel, stating that he. as
counsel OF record. had not been Of
hcially notified of the prosecutions
plans until this morning.
''Ruef has been basking on the as
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

ter how we'll they are insulated. the
current Is liable to jump to any con-
ductor near them"
"This." he said, pointing to
bunch of wires and knobs which
looked to the reporter more like
zig gag fence and a series OF lad
ders, ''is only used in case of an cleo
trio storm. Should an electric storm
cause lightning to strike the wires at
any point the current II allowed to
enter the machines would bnrn ev-
erything to pieces. This lightning
arrester is so constructed that should
the wires be struck by an electric
storm the current would be brought
to this ladder like arrangement OF
wires which is so fixed that the cur
rent must jump from knob to knob
and from round TO round till the
force OF the current is exhausted and
It is carried out of the building to
big plate which is buried in the
ground. In the east these lightning
arresters are In use quite often"
The master electrician then ex-
planned the mechanism of the trans
formers which are cooled by oil
through which is run stream OF
water. "Those transformers although
built of massive boiler iron would
burn up in 90 minutes were II not
for the cooling device, continuing he
said. 1--WE send the current with the
high voltage in order to be able to
use smaller and less expensive
wire. In sending the 10000 volts to
this city we do not even use copper
wire TO Woodburn. From Woodburn
TO Salem is strung small copper
wire. II low voltage were msed
we would either have to use a large
copper wire. which is the best con-
ductor or lose power"
The many intricate and mysterious
workings OF the unknown material
electricity" was ably explained by
the genial foreman and his Interested
visitor went forth feeling that he had
Lspent a very valuable half hour.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

surance OF the district attorney so
that the cases of the other co-defend-
ants woull be disposed Of first, said
Kean. Indeed, he has been acting
upon the direct statement of the
prosecution that he would never be
tried upon any Of these cases, and
ne therefore let the matter slide,
content with the assurances OF the
district attorney"
Lawlor refused the request OF
Kean for a twO-weeks' continuance,
and notified him that tn cease would
be set for next Wednesday. However
er, he stated that should the counsel
whom Ruef secured state TO him up
on that occasion that they were not
in a position to go to trial that he
would again grant another eOntinu-
anee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
Election Matters.

The primary, election this year Will
be held on Friday April II, and the
general election on Monday. une /.
Initiative petitions must be filed by
January 81, and must have 1855 sig
natures. Candidates for state and
district Offices must file their declar-
atlons OF candidacy with the seere-
tary of state before starting the petit
tions for signatures, and for Offices 10
be filled IN any county with the coun-
ty clerk. The completed petitions OF
county candidates must be filed with
the clerk on or before Wednesday.
April /.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

ton. who sat on the stage when he
preached.
More than 1000 persons OF all
classes OF society were there. the low
or strata predominatlng and many
were turned away Cinnamon. Jap.
anese and other natlonalltles were
sprInkled through the crowd. Dutch
Jake" and Harry Baer. proprietors
OF the theater, with Ike Holland.
owner of the notorious "Comique."
occupied a private box.
The collection totaled $25. It was
offered Dutch Jake" but he refused
Il, and the clergyman used part OF II
10 feed the II hungry men patron
izing the lunch counter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
RUFF FACES
THE PRISON
United Press Leased wireJ

San Francisco, Jan. 20.-Abraham
Huel defiant ana sullen, but unable
70 conceal his fear, this morning ap-
Pafed before Judge Lawlor in the
preliminary skirmish of the battle
saich Is soon TO begin to place him
II prison, Judge Lawlor ordered the
ease SET for trial Wednesday. but at
mat time Il is probable that a con-
'1uahee until some time next week
'lA be granted, when the prosecution
o' Abraham Ruef upon one of the
uOlley cases viii be vigorously
pushed to an early completion.
Through his attorney, State sena-
'0' Aean, he whined out his defiance
~ 'he prosecution, and at the same
-e complained of his treatment at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
The Women scatter.

Juneau, Alaska. Jan. 2O.-Women
leave the dance halls today In obedi-
ence TO an order issued by Judge
Gunnison. The council has failed 10
name a dead line. and probably the
women will scatter over the town.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

During the long, dreary winter
months mothers become tired. worn
out, can't eat, sleep or work Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea is the
greatest blessing for mothers, Makes
them happy and weyy. SOC, Tea or
Tablets. DR.. Stones str
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

Advice 10 Mothers: Don't let your
children waste away. Keep them
strong and healthy daring the winter
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
II Is the greatest tnoic for children.
Pure and harmless. does the greatest
good. 35c. Tea or Tablets. DR.,
Stones Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
Kniser tn Nlslt Cnrfn-

Berlin, Jan. 20.-Ilaving failed TO
regain his health during his recent
visit to the Isle of Wight the Kaiser
is contemplating a trip TO Cnrfu, in
the Mediterranean sea.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

London. an. 2O.-The report that
Admiral Arthur Moore has been or
dered home from the China station
was practically confirmed today. lie
will succeed Admiral Lord Beresford
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
CURTIS LUMBER 90.
UNDERBIDS ALL OTHERS.

on opening bids for lumber today
the asylum board awarded the con-
tract 10 the Curtis Lumber Co.. its
bid being 1915 on a carload. next
lowest bid being sG12.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
A REDHOT
COUNCIL
MEETING

Said to BE on the Carpet for This
EVening-There VIII BE Several
Lively Stunts az the City Hall To-
night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

as commander Of the Channel feet.
when the latter resigns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20
To Cure Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Druggists refund money N
Il fails 10 cure. II. w. GROVES
signature on each box. 25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-20

GAS TO IA Z a.
R.,nth. >>IH kht I1s Ham Lsan B0sghi
'''..''" &zHAZzZ
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

to New Orleans, l think it would be un-
wise to spend any more money on her than
we can help"
"That's what l think" replied Jim,
gloomily.
Whats the matter with you? A person
would think, TO look at your face, that the
boat was still burning instead of being IN
perfect safety, and tied up alongside the
bank as we'll"
''It seems as if the last half of our trip
was going to be unfortunate, responded
jim. with the exception of those thieves,
Just see how nicely we got along and how
much money we made in the Ohio Since
we left Memphis, everything has gone wrong;
Pm afraid that is the way it will continue
until we reach New Orleans"
"Now don't be foolish, JIM" answered
True. "In everything that has happened
not lost the day you thought we would be,
and we came back all right Nellie and her
mother were rescued from the burning house
although the buildings were destroyed. Nellie
was saved when she fell overheard. and is
now none the worse for her tumble into the
river. You lost thirty dollars on your sugar
speculation, but you got out of it without
further trouble; and now the River Queen
takes fire, everything seems doomed to de
struction. And yet the actual damage is only
a few boards destroyed, which could easily be
replaced if we wished to repair her. I see
only good fortune in what you persist in
thinking bad luck"
Jim felt the force of True's words, and he
went to work with will to restore things to
their former cheerful and comfortable eondi-
ton, and when night came, any one who did
not go into the kitchen could hardly have
told that fire had occurred.
They were all very tired and turned in
early, but Jim remained awake long time
after he knew, by the regular breathing, OF
the others, that they were asleep, and then
he, too, lost consciousness but only to be
awakened by sudden shock. and then a
grinding and tearing, as if giant hands were
trying to pull the River Queen apart.
Springing to his feet, putting on his clothes
even as he tried to listen, Jim thought at
first that they had been run into, as had hap
pened some time before
After a moment, however. he was CON
vinced that such could not be the case, for
there was none of that humping and forcible
rending OF timbers. as there would have been
if another craft was crashing into them:
There was now steady strain on the boat,
which could not be accounted for.
An instant later he was on the deck, and
then he understood ALL
The River Queen had gone adrift, probably
through the now unused channel of Horse
shoe Bend; had been forced by the current
into the overhanging trees, and, unless a
hawser could be run ashore, the house would
be torn from the deck.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
CHAPTER XIX.
"wARp1NG OUT"

jim, recognizing the necessity for instant
measures, ran through the boat to arouse the
sleepers, and then began to get a hawser
ready to carry on shore. having first made
one end fast to the stern of the fat-boat.
Although he knew it would be almost i'm
possible to row the skif to the other side of
the bend alone. towing the heavy hawser
after him as he. went, he was about to make
the attempt, when Pete came on the after
deck.
There was light enough to enable him to
see at glance the danger that menaced the
boat; seizing the oars from the other, skif,
he clambered into the one in which the
young trader was seated.
The current set into the bend strongest
just at the point where the trees grew out
over the water, and it was among the stout
branches that the River Queen was being
forced.
was inevitable unless she could be checked
in some way. and to stretch hawser entirely
across the bend was all that could be done
with any assurance of success
"Pull the best you know how. Pete!" cried
the young trader.
And he bent to his oars with all his
strength, while the heavy hawser pulled them
back as the current caught it.
While this effort at saving the River Queen
came outside and Jethro understood, if True
and Bent did not, the peril they were in
1--WE must git out both sweeps ON the
bow" he said, as he ran forward, "an' try
to hold her ag'in the current until Jim can
make that hawser fast!"
Il was no easy matter to get out the heavy
sweeps 30 close were they to the trees which
nearly touched the water; but the work was
finally accomplished, and the boats progress
was stayed despite the swiftness of the cur
rent.
It was fully fifteen minutes before those on
the bow of the hat-boat heard the cheering
assurance that the hawser had been made
fast
ave shall have to wait for Jim an Pete
70 come on board" Jethro said, when True
proposed that they try to pull in on the haw-
ser. eve shall have to set up our spars
right ag'in the bow, if the water is shoal
enough, SO as to hold her until we git the
cables to bear"
The water was shoal enough to admit of
setting the spars, as was seen as soon as the
young trader and his companion returned.
| After the heavy poles had been forced
securely in the sand, with the ends that were
above water leaning against the limbs of the
trees, the River Queen rested easily, despite
the current, against this temporary break
water.
Then all hands pulled in on the cable,
using one of the heavingline as a purchase,
exactly as had been done when the boat was
pulled of the shoals, except that in this case
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
CHAPTER Xxx.
IN THE WOODS.

The boys had three hours before sunset,
which was long enough for them to learn
whether there really was anything in the
woods to shoot, and they set out, after telling
Jim that they should not return until nearly
dark. determined to bring back a. good bag
of game if it was possible to find it.
Hardly had the hunters gotten out of sight
of the fiat-boat, following up what had once
evidently been well-worn road. when rab-
Bit darted out from behind a deeaying log,
running directly up the path.
True whistled sharply at the same time. that
he brought his gun to his shoulder, and the
game stopped wonderingly. 1t was the last
time that that rabbits curiosity was ever
aroused, for True discharged his gun with
deadly aim, and the little animal fell. a vic
tim to inauisitiveness.
ssThis begins to look like sport" said Bent,
as he put the rabbit into his game-bag and
in another instant he had struck into the
woods at full speed in pursuit of large black
squirrel that had been frightened out of its
nest by the report of the gun.
AS a matter of course, True followed him,
and soon the squirrel was placed in the bag
with the rabbit, the young hunters deciding
that Jethro had told nothing more than the
truth when he spoke of the abundance of
game that was to be found in this locality.
From that time until sunset the boys had
no lack Of rabbits and sauirrels; they had both
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
CHAPTER XXI.
A BOLD THEFT.

After True and Bent had started on their
the damage done to the River Queen CON
tinued without interruption until sunset,
when supper was served. Nothing had been
heard from True or Bent; but Jim was not
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-12
FREE KINDERGARTEN.

Trustees of the Free kindergarten
Association met yesterday morning fol
discussion of plans for the ensuing
term. Mrs Theo. Richards presided
and in the absence of Mrs. Richard
Ivers, Mrs. A. F. Grifiths occupied the
desk of the recording secretary.
It was decided to have an entertain
ment for the benefit of the Castle
Home in November and later there
would be something in aid of the Kin
dergartens generally. 1t was reported
that of the four vacancies in the teach
ers staff, three had been filled from
the graduates of the local training
school. This is considered by the trus
tees of the association to be an achieve
ment which reflects credit upon the
work of that department.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-12
RAISING THINGS TO EAT
UNDER COVER IN PALOLO

hard upon them until the surfaces OF
the blocks meet"
hope Mr.. Leckenby viii succeed in
getting his bug-proof farm started, and
that he may give us all pointers which
we can follow in cheaper ways.
From my own experience / am sure
he will succeed, and I am anxious to
see him at work.
Meanwhile viii keep on with my
cheap substitute, and wait for better
times. NJ. H. T.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-12
Palolo, Sept. IL, 1908.

faloIo, sept. III, I9oo.
Editor Advertiser: 1 read in your
paper of even date that Mr.. Leckenby
suggests an acre under wire to prevent
the ravages of insects, and also to make
school where further lessons in Ha-
waiian agriculture may be learned.
So far as the insects are concerned,
some of them win be prevented from
| injuring the crops so planted, but the
worst of all, the japanese beetle, viii
get under. the walls of the enclosure
unless he digs down a foot all around,
puts some foundation that depth ana
then catches all beetles inside his do
main I speak from experience, as
have been working under cheese cloth,
poor substitute but. one which fits
my pocket better than wire.
I know that such covering will keep
vines free from bugs, but the beetles
home for daytime rest. They did not
harm my vines, but they were there
in hundreds, and no clearing out would
keep them away more than day or
two, so / know they must burrow below
the side of the covering.
While melon, squash and cucumber
vines all around me were almost entire
ly destroyed by the melon fly my vines
were exempt. They grew luxuriantly,
Powered well, and despite the covers
fruited without artificial polarization
/ was told that / would find that this
artificial polarization would be neces-
sary, but after pollenizing one vine and
finding that nature also did this work,
giving me many more melons than the
vine could support, left the matter
to her, with excellent success.
The only drawback was, melons grew
finely, fruited freely and ripened in
good shape, but for some reason not
many of them had the flavor they
should have had, and not one vine in
ten came true to seed. get the seed
from one of the most reliable seedmen,
was not. / am now trying once more
with seed from one of my own fine
melons, and if this is not true to seed
and of fine flavor [ shall believe what
some tell me, that melons viii not get
their true flavor under cover, or else
that there is something lacking in our
soil.
wish Mr.. Leckenby would publish
his beetle poison, as 1 am having
trouble with them just now, and find
nothing that helps except the old pota-
to bug cure: "Put them upon a nice
smooth block, take another and press
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
DISCUSSING POSTAL BANKS
At MEETING OF POSTMASTERS

patching mail matter; back stamping:
special delivery service; Improvement
of money order system; holiday and
Sunday service and the relations of
the rural carrier to postmasters of
first-class offices.
In the matter of back-stamping the
day and hour of arrival of letters, the
postmasters are generally agreed that
the plan should be continued. The
practice was discontinued in New
York, but the postmaster of that city
reports that numerous complaints have
been made by patrons. Lawyers and
big commercial concerns have urged
that the practice of back-stamping be
resumed, as the back-stamp is some
times highly important in the trial af
cases by law.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
TO THE LADIES.

The Daily News has just received
a large shipment of the famous White
House Cook Books, which it is going
to offer absolutely free with every new
six months cash subscription; also to
every old subscriber who will pay six
months in advance. This Cook Book
retails all over the world for $1.25. 1t
is the largest, latest and most COM
plete publication of its kind ever CON-
piled. You can see them by calling at
the Daily News office.