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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-25
Largest Automobile
Co. Praises HaSSam

X. NJ Beck. chief engineer Of the
Pope Manufacturing Company, says:
My experience with this paving
has been ia the Pope factOry's yard,
and surrounding in the roadways
leading INT otha fCet0yg where. Of
course. the principal work coming
upon the pavement was that of auto
mobiles. consequently, much gasoline
gets onto the payements from the
autos. This was one OF the strong
points that governed as in adopting
the pavement as We felt sure n
would be gasoline proof Instead OF
the gasoline soaking In, there are
enough frequeat rains 20 wash II or.
There Is no slipping OF the tires
even whe nthe payements are wet,
as it Is just Ike a piece Of sand
paper Instead OF The pavement
wearing into holes, IL simply wears
down the top finish.
We ruu five and ten-ton trucks
over lt end acre Is no indication
where The pavement has run away
f..l such surface, whereas with
other nnyeuents the heavy loads VIII
ertpd III surface right out We
hive uffsirg over those same pave
"a ana Ah hNMH ANA - Nfffh'.''
iron tires carrying anywhere from
six 10 eight tons OF steel and heavy
metals. turning around In the Yards
backing up aud see-sawing as 10 us
ual with such heavy teams under
such duty. The pavement where thls
work occurs and where the heavy
drafting Is done. has praetcally
shown no wear during the past Two
seasons II has been In service.
From the writer's knowledge ot
some asphalt payements, holes VIII
wear into Il much more rapidly than
into the Hassam. On personal IA
aniry OF the drivers OF the teams.
thsy say they would rather get on no
that pavement with their horses than
sal I.veUen, p 'y EIaF. and ih
the horses seen to know Nhen ihei
get on 10 the Hfsssm pavement con
.eQl cL. ly ln 90 s.J JA De- J-tc-
meuf wifh fhe whole shoe Instead pi
on ne calks no DO their work
,heteas, Ou the ordinary stree ihef
ara bound no use the calks more.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

square corners and easily accessible
Ia the most approved relationship one
fto another.
The hallway going up out Of the
large living room conforms to style
Of building that has become quite
fashionable Of late years. It saves
room. and when the work is nicely
done the appearance is very agreeable.
III this case this stair arrangement
does away entirely with an upper hall
There y nothing but landing. Prob.
I ably 10 house was ever planned with
less waste room on the second floor.
You inst step from the upper stair
through any Of the four donrways
without going through any false mo-
tIOus. This little upper hall II
;liehted BY the stairway window. which
prsvents : dark pocket, : nuisance
4 TINT nobody likes
The nne chimney answers for every
pastcse. It is large and It has sepa,
rats hues for the kitchen. for the fur
nace nd for the CRATE. and the crate.
w ths way. u one of those pretty
4 thfee&csDered affairs THAT eiTectually
sends The light and warmth from the
nre into every part Of the room. No
matter where crate Il placed II is
Scheerful, and II II splendid addi.
ttcn ~ : home but when you put II IN
w. corner - : room you have every
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
SINKS AND DRAINS 4 FIRE.
QUENT CAUSE OF TYPHOID
Purify These and You viii Be
Safe From Contagion.
uIsIuFEcrIns the Only PREVENTIVE
Borax, q Simple, Safe and Sure
Method.

How to keep our homes clean. sweet
and free from germ influences is
question.
While there Is no occasion for alarm.
It is always well to be forearmed on
the theory that AN Ounce OF Proven
tion Is Better Than Pound OF Cure"
and no ounce of prevention bas yet
been discovered that is more simple,
more direct and more effective, yet
harmless to the human system, than
Boray.
Borax has been known and used for
generations as purifier and preyen-
tive against epidemic influences orig
mating from uncleanly conditions re-
sulting from unsanitary sinks and
drains, and when used as a hot solu-
ton in the proportion OF two table
spoonfuls to gallon of hot water
flushed through the offending loca-
tions, removes every trace of disease
germs and renders the pipes clean
and wholesome.
BoTdA III duullluu " ltn hAbioHiS
qualities, Is household necessity, and
can be used for numberless domestic
purposes. 1t softens the water, makes
linen dazzling white, will cleanse
every article in the kitchen or din.
ing room and make 1t bright, will pre-.
vent moths. soften and whiten the
skin, remove dandruff and cleanse the
scalp, and for cleansing and sterlliz.
ing baby's milk bottle and nipple has
no equal.
Borax, unlike every other cleanser
and disinfectant, is absolutely harm.
less to the system, and is safe, simple,
economical, and can be purchased at
any druggist or grocery. A dainty
book In colors, called the "Jlngle
Book" will be sent free TO any Mother
sending name and address Of her baby
and tops from two one-pound cartons
OF 2o-Mule-Team" Borax, with sc in
stamps. Address Pacific Coast BoraY
Co.. Chicago, III.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

and he wigglss his feet and ears In
quite an amiable fashion.
Charles Van Zandt, who owns sill
yer mine near Butte. Mont. and Ed.
ward King, his superintendent, were
sinking a shaft seven months ago,
when they encountered Rameses, as
he is now called, fully 200 feet below
the surface He was cozily ensconsed
In a pocket of rock. the only crack In
which had been caused by the mining
operations. 1t was that fact that
caused the surprise when they found
the toad VISA alive, although exceed.
ingly somnolent. He was nearly blind
then from having been SO long in the
dark, but he was breathing.
Having heard theories of suspended
animation, Mr.. Van Zandt took Ra
meses to his bosom, warmed him up a
bit, and then deposited him in a jar
Theoretically sealed. He kept him so
until few days ago, when he sent
him on to the Bronx menagerie, hay
ing become thoroughly satisfied that
the theory was plausible.
In the meantime examination of the
rock where Rameses was found re-
vealed nothing in the way OF fissure
that could have been made before the
sinking of the shaft, anG the belief
is that the toad crawled into erevice
that closed after him, perhaps in pre-
historic times, at least SO far as this
country is concerned
DR.. Ditmar said that he had inves-
tigated the matter and had no reason
to doubt its truth.
There are no riffs in the rock at
ALL" he said, "and 1t is well known
that II toad crawls into dark and
cold place, such as that where he was
found, the ordinary functions OF life
may become suspended indefinitely,
This toad was found several hundred
feet below the surface of tho earth,
and there is no tolling how long he
may have been there. 1t might have
been 300 years or even more"
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack--Grandfather
Suffered Torments with It,
Owe Recovery to cuticura.

"In 1884 my grandson, 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, I recommended Cuticura and
in a few weeks the child was well. He
is to-day strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago 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. I tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then |
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
fnalcu M w. LaRue, S45 Seventh st.,
Louisville, Ky, Apr. 20 and May IA. 'o7."
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
TURNED THE POTATOES BLACK
The Sight Of Aluminium Ware Recalls
Old Timers Made Of Iron.

Among the many gifts, beautiful OF
useful, that this bridal couple received
was complete set of cooking uten
sils OF aluminium.
do you remember. Clarence sale
an sider woman who had seen these
attractl,, pots and kettles In the
kitchen of the rev is-'de's home ant
who was now describing them to hei
husband. do you remember how Oh ~
the potatoes we're the first dinner J
cooked?"
And Clarence did remember 1t, fol
that extraordinary incident OF the
black potatoes in that first dinner the,
ate together in their new home after
they were married could not very vel
escape his memory.
Well. that" Mrs. Clarence went on
was because they we're cooked In Z
new iron pot. OF course knew thai
new iron pots ought to be secured and
cleaned before they were used. and |
had scrubbed and secured that pot TIL
was tired and got 1t Just as clean as
could be, but still the potatoes were
black.
Next day asked our washerwoman
about that and she said that II ! would
rub lard on the inside Of II and then
sconr 1t 1t would be all right. and J
did that. and do you remember that
the next night the potatoes ~ere not
bali SO black?'
And Clarence remembered that too.
and then Mrs. Clarence went on to
tell about the many other beautiful
things that this young married couple
had received besides those aluminium
pots and kettles. the sight OF which had
called forth this recollection Of her
own married life.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Of the well-lnformed d Wm World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it, conn
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect.
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellant combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
AND SHE BELIEVED HIM.
After This Who Can Doubt the Power
of Love?

George had been away on business
for a whole long week, and during
that time he had sent Clara ten let.
tiers, six letter-cards and AZ picture
postcards.
Why, then, was there a touch OF
coldness In her greeting when he flew
to her arms ON his return?
Dearest" he whispered, what Is
the matter?"
"Oh, George" she said, you didn't
send kiss In your ninth letter.
MY precious" he replied, that
night I had steak and onions for din
ner, and you wouldn't have liked o
kiss after onions, would your"
And, such is the unfathomable pow.
er of love, she was satisfied, and mes.
tied to him.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
OF SUCH STUFF ARE DREAMS.
Little Virginia Imagined She Had
"Eated Herself"

Little Virginia. three years old,
brought her mother to her nursery a
few nights ago with heartbroken
walls,
What is the matter, dearie? Why
are you screaming SOP
Mamma, am ! all here"
Certainly you are all here, right in
your bed"
But, mamma. feel Of me, see II I'm
all here. Are my feet here and the
TOP of my head, both?"
Certainly, Virginia, every bit OF
you Is here, tucked In your little
trundle bed. Why do you think you
are not?"
Il dreamed"-this with another
great sob--"I dreamed was a choco-
late stick and | had eated myself
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

May Bs y Much - Three Hundred
Years Old.

New York.-Recalled to life after
possibly three centuries Of innocuous
desuetude In the rock-ribbed earth,
Rameses l., an ancient and apparently
estimable toad. now reposes in q ro-
tund jar on the desk OF DIR. Ditmar.
curator Of the Bronx Geological park.
and probably will be the subject OF
much Interesting scientific inquiry
AS might be expected for one Of bis
age. who was virtually dead for SO
long without knowing 1t, Rameses is q
trifle near-sighted and somewhat deaf.
but otherwise he seems to be healthy.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
The s,arfIsh Analyzed.

The starfsh. one Of the lowest forms
of life, has on Its back about $4,000
jaws or hands arranged in rings and
bands. BY the aid OF these 1t cap
lures many animals for food. even
quick. active fish of considerable size.
Prof. Jennings of Johns Hopkins has
photographed the starfish at dinner,
and has discovered that even this low
form Of animal life has habits"
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
, Do You Jtch2

II so. you know the sensation 10 not
an agreeable one, and hard to cure
unless the proper remedy is used.
Hunts Cure is the King of all Skin
remedies. 1t cures promptly any Itch
ing trouble known. No matter the
name or place. Ole application re-
lieyes- lone Dor is absolutely guaran-
teed to cure.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
eeyond sxpressIon.

q. w. Farlowe, East Florence. Ala.
writes: For nearly seven years was
afflicted with q form OF skin disease
which caused an almost unbearable
itching. could neither work, rest
or sleep in peace. Nothing gave nN
permanent relief until tried Hunts
Cure One application relieved me;
one box cured me, and though year
has passed, / have stayed cured. am
grateful beyond expression"
Hunts Cure is guaranteed remedy
for all itching diseases Of the skin.
Price SOC.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
All Lost.

David Belasco, the playwright and
manager, was talking about matinee
idols. Strange" he said, "the fasci-
nation that they exert upon young
girls. / overheard the other day a
literary conversation that is apropos.
Two men were conversing. Ibid you
ever read shakespeare's Loves La
Dor Lost"?' said the first. No.
growled the second bald head, but
I've taken my best girl to the theater,
and heard her rave all through the
show about the leading mans heaven,
ly hair"
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

bedding and other kinds Of household
linen.
Although this Is roomy house II
is not expensive to build IT is es
timated that from S1.400 10 81 500 is
sufficient in most localities for build
ing the house and finishing it com
plete, with the exception of plumbing
and heating apparatus. 1t is intended,
of course, that the house shall be well
heated and supplied with hot and cold
water, but almost every owner has .
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Nav Chance Conditions.

A process has been discovered BY
4 Shanghai scientist Of softening and
degumming the ramie fiber, by which
Il becomes superior to cotton yarn
and much like silk. A secret process
does the work in ten minutes. This
Is likely to revolutionize the textile
trade of China and to affect the United
States cotton exports.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Great Waste Water Canal.

One OF the most wonderful under
ground waterways IN the world. which
was constructed At the latter end Of
the eighteenth century by the dukes
OF Brfdgewater. is now being used for
the conveyance Of waste water from
the earl Of ElIesmere's colIieries. at
Walkden, near Manchester. This
canal. which ID entirely underground,
with its arms and functions, covers
over - niles.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

herited kidney trou-
bic grew steadily
worse with me until
so nervous ! could
not sleep at night. !
was dizzy and spots
foated before my
eyes. My back and
hips ached and every
cold settled on my
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

EiIiIam A. Radrord Will auswer
and give advice FREE OF
MI subjects pertaining 10 the
{ bniIding for the readers OF this
1n account OF his wide expe-
Editor, Author and Manufac-
is. without doubt. the highest
bn all these subjects. Address
es to william A. Radford. No.
Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
wo-cent stamp for reply.
carpenter called this plan the
with twin gables, andit certain
distinguishing name. II is an
Iloned house. having a width OF
et and a length OF 231s feet, ex-
b. OF porches; case where the
n greater than the length, be-
You always associate the length
ouse as leading back away from
rect or road In front.
hitects are required to build
> to fit the lnts. Where land is
priced 1t is usually cut MP into
v lots, but in a good many VII
and country places the lots are
Pnongh to accommodate almost
width OF house. and this plan is
gned especially for such locations.
B this design you get wide front
and consequently a fine outlook
lie front as well as on both sides,
this is Just what some lots need.
" veranda across the front of this
lis especially suited to large,
|1lot. The very looks OF 1t sug-
summer afternoon comfort. 1t is
lid. well-built yeranda, too, with a
sQoor made of one and one-eighth
ee.inch clear white pine strips
lily jointed. and the tongue and
is to be thoroughly well painted
,ure white lead, mixed rather
before the strips are driven up.
baking a floor that ii kept well
10 painted will last a life time.
Eeranda columns are large and
overed with siding with miterd
RS. and the balustrades are
I'D IN paneled sections. which
y the appearance OF close atten-
to detail. that looks well from the
rt. There are also lattice panels
Hrncath. Attempts have been made
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

kidneys and mada me worse. i have
used many different medicines and
was discouraged when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, but now the
symptoms that alarmed me are gone, p"
Sold by all dealers, SO cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
NEW BENNINGTON MONUMENT.
Shaft to Sailors Killed in Gunboat Es-
pIosion Dedicated.

San Francisco.-On January 7, Off
GERS, sailors and soldiers to the num-
ber of several thousand, representing
the army and navy of the United
States, dedicated beautiful granite
monument to the members Of the 81
of their comrades who we're killed In
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

There Is more actual misery and
less real danger In case of itching,
skin. disease than any other ailment.
Hunts cure Is manufactured espe-
cially for these cases. II relieves In.
stantly and cures promptly. Absolute.
ly guaranteed.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
srArr or ONO, ctrr o, roLxDo, a..

srAra or tns.: os,S; Corr sos,9 9' r0trD0' IS.
partner OF the arm OF II, j. CBEsEY q Co., doing
business In the City of Toledo. County and State
Aforesaid, and that said arm viii pay the tnm Of
oNE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
Of CArARHn that osnnot be cured by the use of
HALLS CArtRhH CuER.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
this 9Th day OF December, A. D., 1850.
-A- A. W. GLEASON,
hL NOTARY PunLio.
Hairs Gatsrrh Cure 10 taken Internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, Send for testimuniais free,
Ell. CHENEY a co.. Toledo, o.
Bold by all Druggists. Tae,
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

IT love to Whit the aroma Of the
burning leaves" said the poetical girl,
as they stroled through the park,
so do J." replied her tall escort;
ut browns the odor Of gasoline from
the automobiles"
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

advantage that yon can get from an
open fire. Every house as large as
this should have q crate and every
crate should be in use all the time
whenever there is the slightest pos.
sible excuse for 1t. because nothins
else is SO cheerful about the house
except a sweet tempered woman. A
CRATE FIRE is a sort Of connecting link
between the animate and the mani
mate furnishings.
One feature that every woman will
appreciate is the large storage closet
on the bathroom for holding extra
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

We ought not to look back unless
Il is to derive useful lessons from
past errors and for the purpose OF
profting by dear-bought experience.
George Washington.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Bennington Monument at San Diego,
California.

the explosion Of the gunboat Benning.
toms boilers In the harbor OF San
Diego, Cal, July 21, 1905.
This monument is 81 feet high and
was erected by popular subscription
on the plat Of ground set aside as the
last resting place of the Bennington
boys.
II stands on the submit Of r. Iona,
directly above Fort Rosecrans md
oyerlooks the bay OF San Diego, the
ocean, parts Of Mexico and the noun
famous regions Of southern California
The unveiling Of tais tribute was an
important and solemn occasion. hol-
iday being proclaimed in the city Of
San Diego. Excursion trains were run
from all the neignboring towns. AT
least 1000 officers and men partici.
pated In the unveiling ceremonies.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

When we set to work to make others
as happy as we can, happiness begins
flowing In on US in an increasing cur.
rent.-Colton.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
The Plain plucker.

II a burn or a bruise afflicts you rub
1t on, rub 1t on.
Then before you scarcely know 1t the
trouble will be gone.
For an aching joint or muscle do the
same.
II extracts all pains and poisons.
plucks the stings and heals the
lame.
Hunts Lightning OIL does II.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Blanche Ring Knew Mankind.

Blanche Ring attended fair at the
Waldorf the other day, according to
the New York World. While browsing
around she came to a booth where q
young lady was frying to dispose Of o
beautiful silk petticoat by rafile.
Its very strange" she commented
to Miss Ring, "but can't seem to get
the men to take chance on this
petticoat."
"H'm!" said Miss Ring. I'll show
you how to get rid OF every chance
you've got. 5et me a bottle Of per-
fumery."
The young girl did as bid. Miss
Ring uncorkeh the bottle and sprinkled
the petticoat with the perfume.
! Now SHE said. when the men
come near the booth shake this per
fumed creation In their faces
In is minutes there was small
not about khe booth and the young
girl had raised the price Of chances
on the petf ftcoat 100 per cent.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
A Sore Puzzle.

"How did that secret ever get outY'
II can't imagine. She only told
about dozen Of her acquaintances in
strict confidence"
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of sweet
edy--Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con-
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles.
At druggists, Csc, Soc and sl.00 per bottle.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

From FIRST to last q man should
maintain his character and IN al
things be consistent-Horace.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Garfield Tea puri6es the blood, ersdi.
K diseases. II is made of Herbs-not drug!
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
REASON FOR WoMEN's "NERvEs'
In Very Many Cases It Is Weakened
Kidneys.

Mrs. Frark Roseboom, 512 s. Wash
iEston St., Moscow, Idaho, says: Tn
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE~
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QGIEINE. Look rof
the signature of y. w. GROVE. Used tho Word
over 10 Cure Cold In One Day. nc.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

An ounce Of help u better than 2
ton of hot air on the subject.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

PILES CURED IN TO ~ DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT IL guaranteed 10 cure any CO.
81 Itching. blind, Bleeding. or PrCtru0lng pss =
Ito days or money refunded. Ac.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

A man who says mean tning
about another man isn't half as mean
as the man who repeats 1t.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Our great care should be not to
live long, but to live well.--Seneca
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sofeDs the guns, reduces In
Hammaton ailays palm cures wind collie 25c bottle
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

We must ever improve our time;
time goes with rapid ot.--Ovid.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

N Weight Of British Salmon.
The average weight Of the Britsh
salmon ~ dght pounds. # IA
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Z ferent times to do away with
lattice panels. but no one has
F able to invent a suitable snbsti'
Attempts at leaving them out
|out anything to take their place
never met with approval. be-
le 1t leaves bare. unfinished front
IN no cobble.stone pavement on
Ground will supersede. Such fads
Short lived, and sensible builders
Eiy avoid them.
Eere also Is a comfortable rear
b that may be easily screened
f,st flies and mosquitoes In sum-
Kline and paneled in for protection
st the cold winds and SHOWS In
\.
lrse- shaped like this lends itself
W a sensible arrangement OF
They can be made all with