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The Press., 1908-05-13
THE TREE FROG.
its Power of Changing Color For Self
 Protection.

Its Power of Changing Color For Self
 Protection.
 The tree frog is found throughout the eastern United States, ranging west to Kansas and Texas and north into Canada. 1t inhabits woods and or chards and is found on trees, stone walls, fences and houses. The eggs, which are deposited early in May, are attached singly or in small groups to grass or dead stems at the surface of the water. Early in July the young have passed through the tadpoe stage and leave the water. They are green at first but soon turn to gray or gray and green. The tree frog is largely nocturnal in habits and feeds on in sects. It Is notable for its many color changes and varies from almost white to green or dark brown or various com binationS of green and gray.
 While the tree frog is common throughout the eastern United States its purring trill is far more familiar than the frog itself. owing to it's retir- ing habits and powers of resembling in color the object on which it-~reSts. \ we'll as one of the most familiar exam pies of syhat is called protective cobra tiOn. resemblance in color between any animal and its surroundings that renders it inconspicuous and enables it to elude the eyes of animals.
 Miss Mary Dickerson in '"The Frog Book" says: ''The color varies greatly at different times and in different con- dftions. In bright light and high tenn perature it may be yellowish white with no markings. In a dark. moist or cool place it may be deep stone gray or brown. When the background of color is green his characteristic mark ings may or may pot appear. The changes of color are 'lot rapid, an hour at least seeming necessary to create any radical difference. But it is usual ly true that the given dress harmonizes SO perfectly with the surroundings that the tree frog is as invisible as though he were Perseus in his charmed hel- met"
The Press., 1908-05-13
Test For hxdreehIerie Acid.

A curious mishap gave us a very del. icate test for hydrOchloric acid in the atmosphere. In & north of England locality many. houses have curtains of the cream color produced by metann yellow, popularIy known as dolly cream dye and to science as the so. dium salt of meta-amido- benzine sul. phonic acId-ezO- -diphenyI-amine." Some of these cream colored curtains sud- denly changed to heliotrope. Investi. gation showed that an accidental es- cape of hydrOchloric acid from a neigh. boring alkalI plant had discolored the curtains. and the dye became . most useful test.r
The Press., 1908-05-13
The MaNAaNtar.

Never did a ship sail with such mo mentors reeplts as the little west ccun- try clipper, schooner the MaynOwer. but few people have bothered to ask what was her fate after she had land ed the heroic band of Englishmen on Plymouth rock. As a matter of fact. she drifted into the cotton trade and sank after many years of service for the East India company at Masulipa- tam. on the coast of India.-London Standard. <
The Press., 1908-05-13
cIothinu In China.

Tn winter throughout the cold lati, tudes of China the Chinese of all classes wear fur. wool or hair lined garments. Even the cooly laborers have their sheep On goat skins. and people of the middle and official classes have many sets of garments lined with tire richest furs. In China houses are rarely heated to the winter temperatures of European or Amerl- can interiors, and in consequence fur lined clothes are worn indoors as well as out t,
The Press., 1908-05-13
Lik. pr;nea

You said that if bought this sub urban house could live like aeprince. With malaria and automobiles. I'm in fear for my lifev'
 We'll" answered the agent soothing iy. think of the princes who live in fear of their lives."-Washington Star.
The Press., 1908-05-13
Down fin kha nantha.

The mermaid was rummaging the sunken ship.
 'I want to see if can find one of those hand mirrors the comic papers always picture us as using" she said.
 For vanity. alas. is not confined to that comparatively insignificant DOT. ton of the searth's surface known aS dry land.-ChicagO Tribune.
The Press., 1908-05-13
PERSONAL.

If any person suspects that their kid neys are deranged they should take Flo ley's Kidney Remedy at once and not risk having Bright's disease or diabetes. De- lay gives the disease stronger foothol ], and you should not delay taking Foley s Kidney Remedy. A Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-13
Erom Ono WaIk to Ano,nor.

What would you do if you was one O desc millionaires?" ?" said MeanderinG Mike.
 'I s'pose." answered Plodding Pete "dat I'd get meself golf outfit an walk fur pleasure instead O from ne cessity. ty."-Washington Star.
The Press., 1908-05-13
HUMAN FILTERS

The function of the kidneys is to strain out the impurities of the blood which is constantly passing through them. Fo- ley's Kidney Remedy makes the Xii ineys healthy, so they will strain out all waste matter from the blood. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and it will make you we'll. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-13
The Eternal Tip.

It is as foolish to attempt to stop tipping as to oppose the ocean tide Tips will never be suppressed. The word may be changed, but the thing will not disappear. It is so human t0 be 9enerous.-Parts Journal.
The Press., 1908-05-13
FCOLDS THAT HANG ON

Colds that hang on in the spring de- plete the system. exhaust the nerves, and open the way for serious illness Take Foley Honey and Tar. It quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. It is safe and certain In results. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-13
A smooAh rannu.

~No, Mir Smith," she said gently, but nrmly. T can never be your wife :" Then he struggled to his feet and said In broken tones: "Are all my hopes to be thus dashed to pieces? Am I never to De known as the husband of the Deautiful Mrs. Smith?" This was too much. and she succumbed.-New Or learns Times!Democrat.
The Press., 1908-05-13

It is pity to see person neglect indi- cations of kidney or bladder trouble that may result in. Bright's disease when Fo- ley's Kidney Remedy will correct irregu larities and strengthen these organs. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of danger. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-13
lnXolXAd.

Binks-I notice that you have a thread tied round your, finger. l SUD- pose that is to remind you of some thing. Jinks-NOt exactly. It is to re- mind my wife to ask me if forgot something she told me to remember.- Harper's Weekly.
The Press., 1908-05-13

Bad breath has probably broken off more matches than bad temper, and that s good many. The best cure for bad breath is the tonic-laxative, Lanes Fami- lV Medicine. 3
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The Press., 1908-05-13

Probably it is your stomach and not your heart that causes pain in neighbor- hood of the heart. If it is, Lane's Fami- ly Medicine will give relief. 25 cents at druggists 5
The Press., 1908-05-13

1 Ton might as well expect one wave of the sea to be precisely the same as the next Wate of the sea as. to expect that there you'd be no change of cir cumstances.
The Press., 1908-05-13

"Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease- croup.. Has been used with success in our family for. eight years. Mrs. l.. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Press., 1908-05-13
CHRONIC CoNsTIPATIoN CURED,

One who suffers from chronic constipa
 tion Is In n-da1ger of many serious ailments. Foley's OrinG Laxative cures chronic con- stipation as 1t aids digestion and stimu- lates the liver and bowels, restoring the natural action of these organs. Com
 menee taking 1t to day and you will feel better at once. FOley's OrinO Laxative does not nauseate or gripe Is pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes A Jacob
The Press., 1908-05-13

Heavy. impure blood makes 8 muddy pimply complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich,t red, pure-restoree perfect health.
The Press., 1908-05-13
EVER HAVE ITP

If You Have, the Statement of this Connecticut Citizen Will Interest You.
 Ever have a How'd VII" pain in the back
 In the ''small," right over the hips?
 That's the home of backache.
 It's caused by sick kidneys.
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure it.
 Connecticut people endorse this. Read case of 1t:
 George Dennese, mason of 262 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Conn.,, says: 'I gave a statement about six years ago regarding what Doan's Kidney Pills did for me, and I willingly confirm what I then said. ! had a constant aching across the small of back, so bad at times that could hardly stoop or walk erect. tired easily, could not rest we'll nights, and was caused much annoyance by the kidney secretions. procured box of Doan's Kidney Pills at Stevens Pharmacy, used them and re- ceived a cure"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The Press., 1908-05-13

A cough cure that can be given to chil- dren without chance of harm is Kemp's BaIsam, the best cough cure. It does not contain poisons or harmful drugs Drug gists sell 1t.
The Press., 1908-05-13

For mild, easy action of the bowels, 8 single dose of Doan's Regulets is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents @ box Ask your druggist for them
The Press., 1908-05-13
Manner IS everything with some peO- ole and something with everybody.
SERIOUS RESULTS FEARED.

You may we'll fear serious results from 8 cough or cold, as pneumonia and con sumption start with cold. FOley's Hon. ey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughs or colds and prevents serious re- suits. Refuse substitutes A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-13
Misdom of the Seer.

Young Lady-Will the young man I am engaged to make good husband? Fortune Teller-It's up to you to make a good husband of him. All bad hus bands are self made.-New York World
 Irritation of the throat and hOarseness are relieved immediately by two or three little swallows of Kelnp's Balsam, the best cough cure. Grip patients should make 8 note of this. e ,
The Press., 1908-05-13

AoEroN win break up Cold ip ono icht. D.} ltiiT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

In such an event by insurlng the Re-
publican candidates life. The men
who have bought insurance either
against Bryans election or Taft's
death are not gamblers, but keen
judges OF the future and skilled in
the rat OF anticipating contingencies.
The majority OF business men feel
confident that II Taft is elected busl-
ness will receive great stimulus
because OF the confidence that gener-
ally is reposed in the Republican ad-
minlstration, and In the actions OF a
man of Judge Taft's temperament.
Relying upon the certainty of his
election, they have made investments
In bonds and stocks which, .after tn.
election, will jump In price. II Bry-
an Is elected prices OF those stocks
will fall and they would lose money.
Manufacturers, for example, believe
that II Taft is elected they will re-
ceive big orders. They are going
ahead with their mills In full opera
tion. turning out goods on such an
expectation. II Bryan Is elected the
prices Will drop because there will
be no demand and they stand to lose
a large amount OF money.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

New York, Oct. 24.-Lloyd's Ex-
change, London, which will give In
surance against anything from the
disaster of rainy day to the extra
expense of twins, has accepted from
American business men risks against
the election of william Jennings Bry.
an amounting 10 100000 In return
for premiums amounting to about
$55, 200. While. the. writing of the
insurance is technically business
transaction II amounts virtually In
this case to wager by the famous
London exchange against Bryan at
odds OF nine to one.
In taking such a risk, or making
such bet. Lloyd's has not acted In
a wildly hazardous manner. It has
based It's transactions upon a most
careful Investigation Of the sentl-
ment among American voters and has
received reports from confidential
agents and astute politicians con-
cerning the situation In every state
In the Union. With those facts as
basis II has worked out a rate of in
surance upon the loss liable 10 be
occasioned American business men
by the selection OF Bryan as Presi-
dent and upon his chances OF cleo
tion. The chances of Bryan's sue
cess, however, seems so small TO
Llody's agents that the rate has been
extremely low.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Peculiar to Itself

American store" in oxford street,
which is now rising from the NUNS OF
the demolished premises, have re-
placed the usual notice with an invi-
tatlon to all and sundry to come II.
and have a look at operations. A
safe platform. out of the range OF
the derricks which swings tons OF
bricks and stone about, has been
prepared for the public, and upon
It thousands have watched the prog
ress of the work of erecting a big
building on the new system of stee!
frame and white stone.-London Dis
patch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Isiness Speculation ON TafI
Election.
Business


These men, In brief, are speculat-
ing upon Taft's election. They have
also taken Commercial hedge" up
on that wager by going to Llody's
and getting a policy against the loss
that would result with the choice OF
Bryan as President. They figure out,
for instance. that In case of Demo.
cratic victory their loss by deprecia-
tion and business depression would
be 100000. and they get a policy
for that much. The cost for such
Insurance is $4,000. but in the event
that Bryan is elected they would get
only the difference between the
amount of the policy and the pre-
MUM. of $4,000, making the odds
therefore to /. The policy is call
ed the "P. p. L." meaning that "pol
icy is proof of interest" In other
words, the insured does not have 20
prove loss. IL Bryan is elected. be-
cause the fact the the policy
is written is taken as proof that the
insured has lost money by the hap
pening OF the unexpected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

which as a policy of this country
meant the collapse of business II
would have taken years to recover
from and II we are tojudge b yhecent
letters OF Mr.. Bryan this cheap mon.
ey virus is still in his system.
MIR. Bryan favored and so far as
know still in his heart favor gov
ernment ownership Of railroads, a
rank, paternal doctrine totally an
tagonistic TO the teachings and be-
liefs OF the old Democracy, unsound
and dangerous on economic and ad-
ministrative lines In a government
such as ours and totally inconsistent
with our form Of government.
Mr.. Bryan favors the guarantee
ing of bank deposits and has COM
mitted the Democratic party In its
platform and IN his public speeches
to this unsound and dangerous doe
trlne. II must be admitted that on
economic questions affecting the
idi Htl, lHt iltChdhiCs bublutob anu
the country generally. either Mr. Bry-
an is dangerously mnsound or he is
willing TO mislead the people and
threaten their prosperity by advocat-
Ing measures he knows to be un-
sound, merely because for the mo-
ment his views seem popular:
~ do not want TO see the prosper
ity of this country threatened by un-
sound experimental policies such Mr..
Bryan's career proves he Is too prone
to indulge In.
Business confidence must be
the factories kept busy
and labor employed and the farmer
must not be disturbed In the pros
perlty he is now enjoying.
THE calm, forceful, intelligent
md conservative attItnde OF Mr.. Taft
In all OF the important questions af-
fecting the public good assures us
of continued progress
"To risk Mr.. Bryan Is dangerous
to our business prosperity.
FRANK II. JONES'.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

cation of the next. Then came four
coats of crude color. then four of the
finest powdered pumice. Afterward
came a coat of fine black paint, o
coat of mixed color and varnish, three
coats of rubbing varn'sh, each pols
ished off with pumice powder, and
last of all coat of the very finest
varnish procurable, twenty-five coats
in all.
"And the twenty-five coated paint
ing of this carriage, sir, is not a BIZ
more thorough than the. upholstery,
the joining of any other detail."---
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

The forty 20 sixty horsepower
chassis was 5000 sthe limousine car
riage work was $4,000 more.
1T Is too much for the earringe, .
said the millionaire.
mo, no." said the agent. Con
slider, sir, the painting OF the car
riage alone. Do you know how many
coats there are? Twenty-Five,
1T took eight weeks TO paint this
carriage. First Il was painted with
whitening, an oily stun that filled 0p
the grain OF the wood. Then there
followed ten coats OF rough material,
each coat being dried rubbed down
with pumiee stone before the appli-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
CLEVELAND DEMOCRAT
SUPPORTER FOR TAFT


Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 19.-Frank II
Jones, secretary OF the American
Trust a Savings bank OF Chicago
who served under President Cleve.
land for four years as first assistant
postmaster general. and who has been
identified with the Democratic party
for 80 years. has declared himself as
warm Supporter Of Mr.. Taft. In a
signed Interview given to the Repub-
lican national committee Mr.. Jones
gives his reasons for renouncing Mr..
Bryan and the Democratic party. The
interview Is as follows:
II shall vote for Mr.. Taft because
believe his election will insure
prosperity TO the farmer, the mechan-
ic, the business man and to the coun-
try generally
"He is a wise. safe, conservative
and courageous thinker on economic
questions affecting the people and
the public welfare.
~ "He has had large and responsible
experience in public AFFAIRS and has
discharged his many important pub
lie duties we'll, faithfully and patriot
ically with repeated proofs OF his
great administrative ability.
''He Is a strong, forceful. straight
forward man, direct and frank in
speech and act and without subter-
fuge or evasion. He Is n man OF the
people, full OF sympathy for his fell
lowmen. hating oppression and un-
fair dealings and devoted to the best
development OF this country on Just
and fair lines that shall insure every
one his Just aid fair proportion OF
this country's prosperity.
"The country needs Mr. Taft 20
carry on the Roosevelt policies on
calm. thoughtful. conservative but
positive lines Influenced only by what
he believes To be for the best and
permanent good OF the people and
the maintenance OF this government
upon righteous. mpright and dlgni-
fed plane.
II have great respect for Mr.. Bry-
ans personal character and patriot
ism and as n public speaker he has
few, n any equals, but I regard him
as an unsound and dangerous think
er on economic questions Unsound
because his public utteranees for the1
last II years or more prove Il. DAN
gerous because he has the courage
of his convictions. and has wonder
ful spell-blnding oratorical power Ia
advocating and advancing his views,
hat no position he has taken on eco
nomle questions for the last ~ years
(unless Il be the tariff and on this
no has wobbied some) has stood the
test OF time. thought and investiga-
tion and one by one they have been
repudlated by the people of this
country as unsound and dangerous to
their best Interests.
"The Democratic party was a sound
money party. but under the domina-
tion of MIR. Bryan II was forced into
the unsound position of advoeatins
the free and unlimited coinage of
silver at rs 20 I. the adoption OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

the expectation Of lnherltIf n,
pounds. The broker, hovsw,
fused to lend the money u.As
received a guarantee that N ,
in-law would not molest hh nd
in-law. Together they went 70 IA
and by paying a premium he ID
broker received insurance An
borrower would not molesl he d
trix. In other words, Llodys
the risk Of the man hOihains
woman and agreed, 10 return b
premium. TO make good TO the a
broker in case the son.lnlaE h
his agreement with hIs nOiAs'
law.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Insuring Taft's Life.

In addition Lloyd, has been writ
ing insurance policies on Taft's life.
In view OF the two slight accidents
to the railroad train on which Taft
Is making his tour OF the southern
states in the campaign, various bust.
ness men, confident that Taft will
be elected President. unless death by
sikness OF accident prevents. have
taken precantion against loss liable
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
OCEAN GREyHoUNDs
TO THE SCRAP HEAP

As long as two years ago the di
rector general of Hamburg Amer
lean line, Herr Ballin, drafted
plan for a union OF the five largest
North Atlantic shipping companies
for the purpose OF modernlzing thei-
fleets OF fast steamers. The older
fast steamers of all these lines az.
tract passengers chiefly by their
cheaper rates. Thereby the com
panies suffer doubly. In the first
place they were obliged to lower the
rates on account of the superabun-
dance of such ships---so much 80
that there is no margin of profit left
Secondly, they could not find pas
sengers enough for their modern
ocean hounds because the low rates
OF passage on the older ships are n
trying inducement to spend few
days more on the sea voyage. I'm
der these circumstances. all big
steamship companies are interested
In doing away with the superhuous
accommodation now available. II Is
now proposed that for every passen-
ger In the irst cabin c aud for every
passenger In the second cabin shil-
lings are to be paid into a pool, and
that with the money thus accumulat-
ing the older transatlantic steamers
are to be bought one after the other
and Immediately broken up. In
course OF time only really modern
and fine steamers would remain and
have a fair chance of carrying a rea
sonable number OF passengers. Care
Is also TO be taken that on every day
OF the week AT least one large steam
er should leave New York and some
European port for a voyage across
the Atlantic. II Is calculated that
under the new program. after two
years the five leading companies
(that is, the Hamburg-American line,
the North German Lloyd, the cunard.
White Star and American lines) could
count on saving f2,500.O0O In ex
penses, while the postal service across
the Atlantic would likewise gain In
punetuality and fastness. At the mex;
conference OF the large shipping
companies this proposal will be dis
cussed.
But the same plan may also be
applied with advantage 10 the freigh.
steamer. We gather that not les
than l,S76.l42 ton OF those now
afloat look back on the venerable age
OF 80 years or more and hardly sat
isfy the requirements of modern traf- |
nc. But on account Of cheap freight
charges these slow vehicles find jus.
as much employment as the faster
modern vessels. The consequence Is |
that large percentage OF the latter
is doomed to idleness Thus it has
come to the present calamity when !
7O5.SO6 tons of freight steamers be
longing 20 English owners and 40s.- |
l27 tons belonging 10 other national |
tiles are laid mp In various harbors
BY breaking up the older freight |
steamers the generality OF shipown
ers would gradually improve the |
shipping market.-Continental Cor
respondenee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

No Admittance Except ON Business. =.
Il takes an American to breal;
down the old fashioned principles
which are ingrained In English life
that they are looked upon as inn
mutable. One OF these is the ide,
that when a large building is being
erected In London the mnsIghtly scat
folding must bear the legend mo
Admittance Except on Business" a.
warn of the curious.
The builders OF the new elossal