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The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
overcapitaIization.

From the Omaha Bee
A Detroit woman wants 5000 for
kiss. Wall street in its palmiest days
never saw more fragrant attempt at
overcapitalization.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

England is proposing TO outlaw the bar
maids OF that land. This viii force the
pAerage 20 depend on the stage and the
American heiress market almost ex-
clusively for wives
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

The Columbia State prefers differ
from 10 differ with" in the matter
of correct English; and so do we. Never
theiess. we are not surprised TO see
that tile statement has brought about the
ears OF the State no end of correspond
ents who differ both from" and with"
II
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
It's All Rirht.

From the Boston Herald
Why should President Eliot object to
the ejaculation "bully?" Isn't it sane
toned and used by Harvard's most emf
nent living graduate?
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

The Atlanta Georgian thinks the enact
ment OF Gov Hoke Smiths programme of
radicalism fell upon an unfortunate time.
And. by the same token. Mr.. Clark
Howelrs erstwhile proposed programme
Of conservatism fell upon an unfortunate
time
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Mr.. Loeb has now served as secretary
TO the President longer than any prede-
cessor. To some people IL seems that Mr.
Loeb must have served longer than any
two or three predecessors put together.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

One Of the technical grounds on which
Schmitz will escape the penitentiary in
California is that the indictment against
him failed TO state specifically that he
was mayor of San Francisco" This Is
almost as fine drawn as the plea once
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

THE United States IS a Common Mis-
cry says a Dutch socialist named Van
Eden. Perhaps We would assume a more
cheerful look II he and his tribe would
vacate
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

1T is against the law to display a book
beer sign in Savannah says the News
OF that city. II is unconstitutional. more
over. on the ground that II would be
cruel and inhuman punishment.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
Occupation.

Things are duh in Lent" sighed she.
IN circulate a rumor that We are TO
be married. he suggested.
Good. And I'll deny it,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
A March Miracle

Now all the world is festive green,
Yet spring is slow.
Unto 81. Patriek's Day. I ween.
The fact We owe.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
Good WhfIe II Laxted

From the Cleveland Leader
France looks upon the Gould meal
ticket as the best that has ever been in
its midst.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

I'VE are no better than Russia" says
Chancellor Day. Well, Il is doubtful that
Russia would stand for Chancellor Day;
that's a fact,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

The Presidents message 10 the Mothers
Congress was a much gentler and less
lurid communication than the ones he de-
livers TO the Congress out on Capitol
Hill
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

The Supreme Court Of California used
up a good deal more language and time
reversing the Schmitz conviction than
Mr.. Abe" Ruef did in reversing his plea
OF guilty
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

1 am accustomed 10 weighing my
words said Mr. Roosevelt in a recent
address. That's good idea, especially
II the scales are all right; and it is
important 10 see that they are.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Prom the Baltimore Sun.
The New York World is worrying over
whether the American mother is fall
ure. Not as long as the shingles hold out.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

The bookies know. and you needn't
doubt it. that the one best bet about the
race tracks is the easy mark.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

From the Louisville CourisrJ0lrnal.
A fine example of the noiseless gun we
hear so much is George Bruce Cortelyou.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
ProhIbitive Terms.

I'D like to make a bluff at being a
philanthropist, believe I'll OFFER Bryn
Wassar a million. provided they raise
an equal amount"
But they might raise it,
That's so. I'll offer it on condition
that they give up tea parties and fudge"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

When Charles W Fairbanks succeeded
20 the Vice Presidency there was va
eancy in Indiana's representation in the
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
Seeking spring.

"Dey say de worlds = stage"
a what?"
"A stage"
Muffin to it. If ii wuz. instead Of
havin' to hoof it South, we could camp
on paper snowbank an wait fer some
buddy TO shift de scenes.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
MARYLAND MUSINGS.
Prom the Baltimore Sun.
4 CHILD IN SPRING.

Prom the Baltimore Sun.
4 CHILD IN SPRING.
Oh. 20 be a child in tSe morning OF the
spring.
With bob and a bounce and q dance and
swing.
A rally round the Maypole and q touch
OF eerie glee.
Because the very blossoms are so very
kind TO me,
Oh. to be a child in the bright fresh
weather.
With plunge and leap DER the Hill
and the heather:
Whip-top, grace-hoOps hi-spy and ball,
And dreams among the daisies where the
light feet fan!
Oh, TO be a child when the hsh nj the
streams
And the world is a bubble and the earth's
full OF dreams.
The bright blooms futter and the grass
comes again
And the rainbow follows in the path Of
the rain.
Oh, to be child and to know nothing
matters.
When the brook babbles by and the blue
bird chatters
And We bob and we bound and we're
fluffy and we're light.
And we won't come in till it's dark, dark
night.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17
WHEN THE MARCH WINDS BLOW,

What do they bring when the March
winds blow2
What is 81 fellows behind them sweet?
What are the shadows swung 10 and fro.
With the breath OF the morn in their
dancing feet?
What is the beautiful. far-off thing
Nodding ana swaying along the lane.
With a rose in her hair Ike the rose OF
spring,
And that old. sweet, infinite bird refrain?
What do they bring when they sway and
sweep.
The winds Of March. with their faint
perfume
Over the forests Of time that sleep
IN the folded arms Of the iris bloom
Piercing and chilly and raw and keen,
But under them pulsing a royal CLEAN
OF velvet valleys and hills OF green
And primrose pageants of purple dream
Hither. Q winds Of the March time, dip.
Leading the van Of the golden smile,
Dafodil bosom and buttercup lip,
And magic sea with a magic isle,
Out OF the hollow they follow. they follow.
Pixies dancing the dance O. dew.
And the robin flutes. and the old. old
swallow
Scars on a limitless ocean Of blue!
What do we see when the March winds
rattle
Latch and Intel and sash and door?
Sweet hosts marching to love. not battle.
Blown bloom-bugles and thunder roar;
Fairy and fanciful, weird little phantoms
sway,
Mist and music and mirth go by;
And 10. there's a humble bee buzzing a
roundelay-
Loves in the valley and springs in the
skyt
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

"A westport fond father made his
daughter mad. and. incidentally. held up
To view his lack OF knowledge OF violin
music" George ,. Warner, a merchant
Of Kansas City. in this manner, initiated
the following incident at the National
yesterday;
This farmers daughter is a violinist.
continued Mr.. Warner a visitor was
In the library. and the father suggested
that his daughter play. She was willing.
'AIary's been studying in the East said
her father, and has Just got home.
haven't heard her play much myself yet
The girls mother went to the piano IN
the next room and The girl got her violin.
Tor three or four minutes twanging FROM
.he two instruments was heard. Then
there was a halt. II was there the fond
father made his mistake.
Now play something simple. Mary. be
said. That was nice, but it's too classical
for me.
The girl glanced through the door
Her face wore a look of disgust I've
been tuning. father, she said"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Senator Kittredge has returned from his
hard task Of repairing his fences for
HIS reelection Though he had troublous
times. he is stin the big fat boy Of the
United States Senate apparently not
having lost a pound in weight
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

IN San Francisco a crusade for pure
milk is being waged. as in other cities.
said Or. P. r. Lang. Of San Francisco,
at the New Willard yesterday
But le; ne tell you continued the
physician. nothing toward the improve
ment Of dairy conditions can be done
without the support Of women. as their
solicitude for their babies leads them 10
demand the best. Cleanliness is the fore
most consideration. and many OF our
diaries are run with criminal careless
ness. The process Of pasteurizing should
be inspected by the city authorities.
Milk has a great affinity for ali bad doors
and influences. These. transmitted, often
cause the death of children Dalrymen
are in the business TO make money. not
for love. and, therefore. they must be
supervised.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

New York Representative. sMITH-wILBERDING
SPECIAL AGENCY. Tribune Building
Chicago Representative. CHARLES A BARNARD.
Boyce Building.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Sun let my song q nohicr note assume
And sing n intrusive force Of spring on man:
When heaven and earth as If contending We
To rAisc his being and screne his soul
Can be fOThear 70 Join the general smile
OF nature. Can herce passions ycx his breast7
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Sensation I'm Europe.

Berlin, May s.-A sensation which
promises to equal the one following
the revelations made during the
trial OF the Knights OF the Round
Table. was sprung today in the ar
rest of rince Philip Gutenberg.
Gutenberg, who is the former IA
vorite OF the kaiser and an alleged
member OF the Knights OF the Round
Table" is accused OF committing per-
jury in connection with the trial OF
Edror Harden.
Prince Gutenberg was brought here
and placed In jail.
At the preliminary hearing of the
prince on the rerjury charge two wilt
ness gave. such convincing testimony
against him that the Judge declared
from the bench that the prince was
guilty OF the unspeakable practices
charged against him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
"NIrs. Temples Telegram. /"

Mrs. Temple Telegram" a won
|derful'y successful farce. which will
be seen a. the Grand opera house on
Monday evening next. has had a sea
sons run at the Madison Square
theater, New York, and also played
for over three months at the Waldorf
theater in London. II abounds in
comedy situations and clever sur.
prises. each one leading up 10 and
following the other from the rise OF
the curtain nntil the finish of the
las. act. AS a genuine mirth pro-
voksr II is equal II not superior to
any farce seen in New York In many
seasons. II is all innocent amuse-
ment and precisely the kind OF en-.
tertainment which appeals 10 theater-
goers. Then too, IL Is presented by
4 cast OF exceptionally clever players
each one of whom displays a thor
ough knowledge of the art of farce
comedy and work with a vigor that
keeps AT the boiling point throughout
the play.
Messrs. Stockwell & MacGregoT
who present this comedy have en-
gaged an excellent company headed
by VIM. Bernard. Others In the cast
include Louis T<ompson. Norval
MacGregor. Joseph Daley, l.. Victor
Willard. Margaret Snow. Nav Rob-
erts, Lonna Nelson and Frances
Field.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
PUBLIC
FORUM
DISCUSSION

STATE Superintendent of Schools
]. n. Ackerman will appear on the
ro,trum In Grange hall next Sun.
day afternoon at the free-for-all dis
cus'ion on all measures, and will
address the interested public attend
ance on education" This Is an
other big add TO the already inter-
esting program, the principal fea-
lures OF which are a general dis
cussion of the state university appro-
'priation and the armory bill. These
meetings, which are held every Sun
day. are not in the nature of debate,
but merely a mutual gathering where
those present discuss the different
measures before the people In the
June election for their own enlight-
ment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
MARION
COUNTY
DEMOCRATS
Making strenuous Efforts TO Com
plete Their Legislative Ticket IN
Marion County.

Strenuous efforts are being made
by the Democrats to complete their
legislative ticket in Marion county
OF the FIVE men nominated at the
primaries, all but two, Or. W. s.
Mott and ]. w. Elmer, failed to quail
fly by neglecting to report their ac-
c3ptance.
Ii was rumored this morning that
the ticket had been completed. AMI
that I. w. Steasloff, A. Huckestein
and DR.. w. II. Byrd had consented
to become candidates. This list,
however is at present only provisions
al. Or. Byrd stated positively today
that he would not be candidate
but Il Is probable that another name
will be substituted for his at once.
The Democrats expect to have a
full ticket In the field before the
fifteenth of this month, the date on
which the list of candidates must be
submitted All will be Statement No.
1 men, and they intend to make n
vigorous campaign before the voters
of the county on this Issue.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
JEROME IN TROUBLE
united Press Leased Wire.)

New York, May S.-District At
torney Jerome admitted on the wit
ness stand today at the hearing of the
charges brought to have his ousted
from Office that while Attorney Del
mas was speaking In the first Thaw
trial he was in nearby restaurant
shaking dice for a dollar a throw
with the two sons of Thomas F.
Ryan, the traction magnate.
The prosecution also seemed to
take much delight In proving that
Assistant District Attorney Garvan,
who helped Jerome In the Thaw
trials. was related by marriage to
Anthony N. Brady. 1t is charged
that Jerome, in his capacity as dis
trict attorney. failed to take any
steps towards investigating alleged
questionable deals IN which RYAN
and Brady were said TO have been
involved, The defendant did not
seem 10 be at all disturbed by the
revelations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Crawford Back

Attorney-General Crawford has re-
turned from Pendleton after arguing
two murder cases before the SUI
preme court while sitting in that
city. The first OF these was the case
OF Leroy Fulton, who was convicted
OF assisting In an Illegal operation
In Baker county. The case was sub
mitted. The second was the trial OF
n man named Kaufman charged with
the killing OF Clarence McBrown in
the Gurdan school house in Potts
country" Umatilla county. This was
transferred TO the court when IL
eits In this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
COUNCIL
WILL NOT
COMPROMISE

The conclusion of the meeting
Thursday between the mayor, city
council and city engineers. and the
officials of the oregon Electric COM
pany. resulted in no compromise. as
was expected, regarding the grading
OF High street, but with the city
council members more than ever Je-
termined to make the railroad COM
pany conform with their ideas.
II is probable that the council, II
in its present frame OF mind. will. at
its meeting Monday night, order the
company 10 reduce the grade OF their
track for six blocks north OF the
north mill creek by one foot to con-
form with the city's grade OF the
street; also order them TO properly
plank and grade at the intersection
OF Broadway street and to place
steel girders over the cistern at Court
and High streets. as well as pave the
last-named crossing with paving
bricks. Neither were any extensions
OF the street franchise granted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08

ldence of Mrs. Hsttio ! 4 v
mother Of the brids
street, Salem, on We'd. y !
Sth, by the Rev. " :
John w Reynolds =, T. =
Beckner. " nv
The Young couple A.. :.
IA Salem, both having Ss.' - |. =
reared here, Mr.. Reyno'as. sS,s y !.
son of DIR, John Reyuo@la. @ ~
mas entered upon the u~s nss,.,'' y 4
profession at Portland '-S'. y 7
chosen dean Of the Lsv y. Y
Willamette university ~
tion he filled with rrs,, ~ ,.al
also served for sometIn, =. !.
tary OF the university. N,,s !,
In Salem wish Mr.. and NV ~ \
olds much Joy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Additional ENhihits--

VIM. Shuett has added two very
valuable exhibit as advertisers of the
country TO the display in the board
OF trade rooms. The best of these
Is a stalk of rhubarb "a inches high
and 2A inches through at the base,
which has been placed In a jar for
permanent display. The other dona-
,tion by Mr., Shuett Is timothy and
clover from a rank growth 80 inches
IN height Exhibits OF this nature
are very welcome TO the board OF
trade.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Young Republicans Attention

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Republican club will be
held at the city hall. Tuesday even
Ing May ~, at s o'clock for the cleo
ton OF officers and other important
measures. Hal ID. Patton, president:
B. f. West, secretary. 5-S-3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
The snIcm Women,s Club-

VIII meet tomorrow afternoon
at 2;30 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. T.. T. Barnes, corner Capitol
and chemeketa streets. The pro-
gram Is IN chargs OF Miss Colista
Moores. and will consist OF review
of dramatic masterpieces. Miss
Adams, assistant instructor of ora
tory OF willamette University, will
give a reading from the tragedy Mac
beth. All club women are Invited to
be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Afier the Shacks-

The hospital and health and po,
lice committees OF the city council
are again at work looking into the
matter OF tearing down dilapidated
and broken-down shanties and
shacks, which are menace TO the
city's health as well as detracting
from its appearance. The committees
today directed their attention Ia
those shaeks, which are empty, on
the northeast corner OF Commercial
and Ferry streets, The so-ealled
buildings are one story high ami the
roofs bent, so that their appearance
is that OF a pack of cards about to
cave In.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Toric Lenses

Are worn more than any other to-
day, because they save the eyes and
give you better satisfaction. At
them and price reasonable too.
Chas. II. Hinges, optician, 1913 Com
mercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Card of Thanks

We desire 20 express our thanks
10 our friends and freely bestowed
10 our friends and neighbors. who so
kindly and freely bestowed their aid
and sympathy during the long
months of illness and recent death
of our beloved mother and grand
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Coding-
ton and family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Take an ENcursion Trin-

To Donald on the o. f. R. r.,
Tuesday, May 10, with the Salem
Military band, free lunch. Town
lot given away. Round trip from Sa-
lem 95 cents, fare and one-third
from all points,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Complain of Railroad---

The state railroad commission Is
In receipt of letter from a promi-
nent Albany merchant In which the
writer bitterly deplores the condition
of the Corvallis & Eastern railroad
He says that the entire roadbed from
Albany TO the coast is in such a bad
state of repair that II will not be
able to stand the heavy traffic of the
summer excursions. II Is stated that
only three or four section men are
employed to look after 20 miles of
road, and even men who have been
working for the company for years
declare that the owners of the road
should be compelled to do some
thing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Guardians Bond

County Judge Scott approved the
$500 bond given by A. b. Crosby 10
guarantee that he will faithfully
perform his duties as guardian OF
Walter Crocby, a minor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
OREGON HERDER EQUALS
EASTERN MILIIONAIRE

Railroad Commissioner Oswald
West has just returned from his trip
10 Washington, where he has been a
witness in the Hyde-Benson land
fraud trial. and when asked how he
liked being back. was bewildered in
his search for a strong expression for
a moment, and exploded with, "Oh,
I'D rather be a $50 a month sheep
herder in Oregon than a millionaire
in the east.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
I'm ON the lookout

For you II you are doing bnild-
ing OF any kind. My factory turns
out the finest millwork manufact-
ured, cupboards, grill work, etc A.
NJ. Hansen, corner Mill and Church
streets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Single Tax Debate

The Liberty Referendum club will
! debate the proposed single tax
amendment TO the constitution Sat
urday night. A challenge has been
issued to any single taxer TO appear
and debate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Property Owncas Meeting

Property owners along Broadway
street will hold a general discussion
at the city hall at O'Clock tonight
to consider the Improvement OF that
thoroughfare.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Memorial Day

A joint meeting will be held be-
tween G. A. II. Representatives and
the board OF trade officials In Justics :
of the Peace Webster's Office this
evening to discuss plans for Memor.
ial day observance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08

Railroad Commissions q.
West has returned from v,a,
ton, d. c., whore he has M y
flying in the land fraud ~.
having been a land agent 4 ,
time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Marriage License

A marriage license was issued yes
terday TO VIM, II. Holman, a farm
er, aged 25, and Lizzie NJ. Roth,
aged 30, both OF Mt. Angel. The
wedding ceremony will be per-
formed May l4th.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Smith Replies--

T. C. Smith, through his attorney,
NJ. f. Pogue, yesterday fled his re-
tlanson in the law suit between
them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Nothing Too Dirty

For us 10 clean, Bring your Old
clothes 10 us and have them made to
looks like new, Johnson & siege,
next. door TO Journal office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Pay Your Water Bill

on or before Saturday and get 10
per cent discount. 5-6-3t.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Pay Your Water BILL

On or before Saturday and get 10
per cent discount. 5-6-3t.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
There WIN BE a Lot Given Away

Free on the ground at Donald
Tuesday, May IL, at the time of the
auction sale, free lunch and band
concert.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Visit Monmouth

Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion ]. II. Ackerman and w. B, Ave
OF. Portland, members of the norma
school board of regents, visited tn,
Monmouth normal today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
HowIs This FOR Low

Halibut three pounds Ior IL, u
at Harrington, State street ru|
and marketman. Phone M. 4
State ST
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Look Ont

For the excursion and town lot sale
az Donald on the Oregon Electric,
half way to Portland, on Tuesday,
May ~. 1908.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Hammond Estate

Upon the petition of Mrs. w. 7
Hammond. George w. Hubbs was m,
pointed administrators, of the estate
OF the late j. e. Hammond of SIl.
vertoD. A. @. Steelhammer ana
Thomas Skaife were named as an.
praisers. The estate Is valued al
$4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Saturday

VIII be last day TO pay water
bill ana get discount. 5-6-St.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
City News
Weather
Fair tonight with light frost; Sat
ursiay fair and warmer.
Saturday.

VIII be the last day to pay water
bill ana get discount. 5-6-3t.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08

The Ruef trial at Frisco Is still
going on. II has not stopped.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-08
Odd FclIoMs nt salem-

The program for the convention
OF the grand lodge of the Independ-
ent order OF Odd Fellows in this
city May 10. 20, 21 has been COM
ple.ed Tha committee on arrange
mentg with Judge George III. Bur
nett. as chairman, have matters In
hand aud the big crowd of visitors
with the encampment. will be well
taken care OF.