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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Arnetta Morrison. wife of H. e.
Morrison, chief clerk in the Office of
secretary of state, died at her home,
lis North Harrison street at 2 o'clock
this morning after an illness of a
years duration. The body will lie in
state at the family home from until
10 o'clock Tuesday morning and the
funeral which will be held at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon will be pri-
vate. The office of the secretary of
state will be closed during the hour of
the funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
The Last Train

Leaving Topeka for Kansas City in the
morning Is the Union Pacific No. i0S
at Sis a. M, arriving in Kansas City
at 1915 a. m. The afternoon train
returning II the earliest train into To-
peka at Sis .. ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

he would keep the bill intact But he
was present when she rehid her money
and now it is gone. Mr.. Bowman
Is also gone. He was seen latA- but
ducked through building ana de-
parted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
ARMY car Reaches LINCOLN.

Lincoln, Neb., March 1.-THE army
car which is making the trip from
New York to FIT. Leavenworth, arriv-
ed in Lincoln this afternoon at 2
o'clock The run from Omaha was
made without mishap. .s,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
FELL INTO A CREEK.
American New York to Paris Car Met
With an Accident.

Marshalltown, Ia, March 1.-The
American car In the New York-Paris
automobile endurance contest, reached
here at lilo. a. m. today and left at
II so, covering the distance from Belle
Paine, 40.7 miles, at the rate of II
miles an hour. Coming into Belle Paine
several hours delayed caused by the
car going through wooden bridge into
the creek bed. a distance of FIVE feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

The most remarkable growth, how
ever, has been In the amount Of ton
mage. Our armored cruiser strength on
January 1, 1898. was 118,826 tons. But
today 1t totals s63, SCI tons, a growth of
nearly five times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

Abser Doty died at his home in
North Topeka, T25 Garfield avenue,
this morning of dropsy at the age of
SO years. The body will be sent to
Burlingame for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

of Don Miguel. the pretender, are very
much frightened by the double as
sassination at Lisbon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
WHY NOT TO-DAY?

Some day you will try sack
or that Perfection Flour" Just
TO see if it is good. Why not
today?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
Hein,ek.s Nomination Goes In.

Washington, March 1.-THE presi-
dent sent to the senate today the
nomination of William Heimek, of
Kansas, to be minister to Guatemala
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Satin skin powder being best made it's
best for you Flesh, white pink, brunette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

L. e. George. SO years of age, died
at his home. 1904 East Eighth street
today of Bright's disease, from which
he has been a sufferer for more than
a year The funeral will be held I'M
der the auspices of the Odd Fellow
lodge Tuesday afternoon from the
undertaking parlors of L. M. Pen
we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02
1908
9

Diagram showing increase In strength
Of navy. January 4, 1898. total Of
tons displacement by entire navy
was 11S, S26. January 1, 1908, shows
an increase to 563, 591 tons.
The individual unit Of the navy has
grown so much in the ten years since
1898 that today the Iowa, which was
the pride of our navy then, is only
about one-half the size of our newest
type of battleship, the Delaware. The
Iowa is of 1886 tons displacement and
the Delaware will be 10000 tons. The
Iowa cost 100000 and the. Delaware
will cost about IS, 000, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Mary e. Brown. housekeeper
at Washburn college died at Christ's
hospital today of Bright's disease af-
ter an Illness of three weeks ~dura-
ton. The funeral Will be held at the
residence of L. W. Wilson, 1888 Gar
field avenue Tuesday afternoon at
1890, the early funeral being ar
ranged go that the body may be sent
to Kansas City on an afternoon train
for burial. Mrs. Brown is survived
by two sons, Arthur and Benjamin.
who reside in Kansas City. and q
daughter. Mrs. Charles Hunter OF
Wellington.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
BEST SKATERS
TO HAVE RACE

Manager Fifer of the Auditorium
roller rink has now got in touch
with the managers of other Kinks in
the valley, and they have formed a
| Tri-City Racing Association for the
present winter, and races will be
pulled off at the local rink and the
rinks in Dallas, Albany, Eugene, Me-
Minnville and Woodburn by the best
talent that can be selected by the
managers i'm each of the respective
towns.
The rink managers have made ar
rangements as follows for the pur-
pose Of picking out the speedlest mad
best skaters to enter the circuit: A
try-out will be given in each city,
and the number of entrances will
not be limited. Two of the most
promising contestants will be given
a place as representatives of the Tri-
City races who will go over the cir
cult racing with pairs selected by |
other rink managers to be in the big |
contest.
on next Monday evening Manager
Flfer of the local rink will select the
.wo speediest skaters from the try
,ut which he will give to all those
Who wish to enter, and after the two
nen who are to represent Salem
ave been satisfactorily passed on,
hey will be sent out on the circuit
D try for honors against other con-
estants. After each of the cities
ave had an exhibition of races, six
Mt of the twelve circuit races will
,me TO this city and enter a six-day
,ntest. II has not yet been definite
stated as yet on what day the six
Iy race begins, but will probably be
arted by the first OF next month.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

the direct primary law and few
other offshoots of populism which
the Oregonian advocated As Coon
REPUBLICANISM A FEW YEARS
AGO.
Who ever heard of a newspaper
man becoming governor of great
state?
We had forgotten one case-the
editor of Pecks Sun BECAME GOV
ERNOR OF WISCONSIN.
Besides, the Oregonian already has
a candidate in State Food and Dairy
Commissioner Bailey and prefers
him to any honest man.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
CAPIIA 80

4ss Court s'Sss w.. ~
Props. Bread, ccaS ccaS.s =
s,peo 1np oup Dl y.s..,; y,..lss,., ss''s:s 3 y.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
IL Is a Wonder.

Chamberlain's Linlment is one OF
the most remarkable preparations
yet produced for the relief OF rheu-
matte pains, and for lame back,
sprains and bruises. The quick re-
lief from pain which II affords in case
Of rheumatism is alone worth many
times its cost. Price 20 cents; large
size so cents. For sale at DR.. Stones
drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
A Dnngernns nnerntinn

Is the removal OF the appendix ty
a surgeon. No one who takes DR..
Kings New Life Pills Is ever sub
jected TO this frightful ordeal. They
work 30 quietly you don't feel them
They cure constipation, headache, bl!-
lousness and malaria. 25c at ]. G..
Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
DATES OF COMING EVENTS.
Monday December s.-Registra'
tion closes for city election.
December City election.

December City election.
December 1-5. - FruitgrowerS
meeting. Portland. .,o.
The Oregon State Dairy Associa,
tion meets at Salem December ~
and IL. -,
State convention of Y. NJ. G. A. a.
McMinnville December AS.
National Wool Growers Assoc'e'
tion at Pocatello January l4-lo-
National Livestock Association Los
Angeles January 26-2S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
ASKS AID THROUGH IonRN,1.

| AhROOuft JOURNAL.
Editor Journal:
Mrs. Marie Frakes. the lady who
was injured on the last day OF the
cherry fair, asks aid through the
columns of The Journal. Mrs. Frakes
was knocked down by man on
the Court street pavement. who stem
ped on her stomach so heavy that
since then she has suffered greatly.
She was nearly killed and the injury
TO her head was so great that she
has lost the sense of both taste and
smell. She is widow and has no
support since the death OF her son.
which occurred soon after her injury.
as the people will remember the sad
occurrence. She is trying to get
little home in West Salem, and asks
the aid OF the community. ANY
small contribution will be apprecIat-
ed by her. Any one wishing TO helm
her can leave their donation with
f. l.. Wood, the real estate man on
Court street, near the place where |
Mrs. Frakes was hurt.
A FRIEND.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

For Eczema. TetIer and Salt Rheum.
The intense itching characteristic
OF these ailments is almost instantly
allayed by Chamberlain's Salve.
Many severe cases have been cured
by IT, For sale by DIR. Stones Drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

cures made by Di
Kilmer's Swarm
Root, the great KID
ney, liver and bla,
der remedy.
II is the great meG
ical triumph of III
nineteenth century
discovered afterveai
of scientific rcscarci
by DIR. Kilmer, III.
eminent kidney an,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

The United States National Bank, at Salem. IN n. s.,
at the close of business. November 27th. 1908
Resources
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

The chances look good that the
state will recover $500. 900 Civil war
expenses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

bladder specialist, and is WONDERFUL,
successful in promptly curing lame back.
lric acid, catarrh of the bladder ant
Bright's Disease, which is the wors
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
ommended for everything but If you hav,
sidney, liver or bladder trouble il will b,
found just the remedy you need. II La,
been tested in so many ways, i'll hospita
work and in private practice, and .ha
proved SO successful in every case that Q
special arrangement has been made b,
which all readers of this paper, who have
lot already tried it, may have a sample
bottle sent free by mail, also book tell
ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to
indout You have kidney or bladder trou
Die. When writing mention reading thi,
generous offer in thus paper and send yom
address, to DIR. Kilmer
\ Co., Binghamton, s::ss.s5EE;3
Y, ". The regular II! III
ifty-cent and one sE.s.ss.ssi .a-.ssaE
.ollar size bottles are Homo OF swamPROo;
old by all good druggists. Don't NAL;
ny mistake, but remember the namC
iwamp-Root, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root
md the address Binghamton. N. Y. on
verv hottie
W5UMsza..nGm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
PAYING
BANK s
LOSSES
SALEM MAN PAYS
PROMPTLY

VI thC IT di hltiS anu lTdueIS M
tlonal bank of La Grande. Wn
Kaiser is one of these legatees, an
besides losing the value of thel
stock are required to pay $3.50 each
The La Grande Observer has the foI
lowing:
"The first payment on the 100 pc
cent assessment levied by the comp
troller of the currency on stockhold
ers in the defunct Farmers anC
Traders National bank, was record
ed today from w. M. Kaiser. an at
torney OF Salem. Demonstrating as
IL does that funds with which tc
make subsequent dividend payments
TO the dlepositors are accumulatlng
IL nevertheless has another signifi-
canoe, which Will be noticed by bona
fide stockholders who complain at
the payment of bona fide indebted
ness. As is brought out I'm his let
ter, Mr.. Kaiser is not bona fide
stockholder, though the account
stands In his name. For all that. he
is the first one of the stockholders
to respond to the call for assessments
and disregards the provision that
would have made Il possible for him
to make partial payment on Decem-
ber - and wait several weeks after
that to make full payment as the
department permits. Kaiser's ac-
tions are magnanimous and highly
commendable. So pleasing has the
payment been to Receiver Niedner
that he has forwarded personal let
ter warmly expressing his thanks Tor
liberality and precedent of the Salem
attorney.
The letter is self-explanatory, and !
the depositors OF the suspended bank |
owe IL TO themselves TO be heartily |
thankful to the attorney who was
willing to pay the heavy assessment
under conditions which others would !
have objected TO seriously:
Salem, Dec. /, 1908.
Mr., Walter Niedner, Receiver
OF the Farmers and Traders
National Bank, La Grande.
Oregon.
Dear Sir; | herewith enclose
you check in your favor for the
sum of $4,000 In full payment
nf oh
stock of said bank made by the
comptroller, appearing in my
name on the books OF said bank.
While tn estOck appears in my
name | never owned any of il.
Mr., Tilmon Ford, now deceased,
paid for the same and had the
same taken in my name, and
the certificates of stock were
endorsed in blank by me to him,
but the transfer. presume, was
never made on the books of the
bank. The whole of said bank
stock belonged to Mr.. Ford and
is enumerated and set out in the
inventory of his estate, Mrs.
DR.. Angie l.. Warren OF Port
land and myself are the co-exec-
utors of said estate, and there
fore We herewith enclose you
said check for the payment of
said assessment against the said
stock in full.
Please send receipt and
oblige, Yours truly,
w. M, KAISER.
A COmmendable Precedent.
! 'If other stockholders will follow
he precedent of Mr.. Kaiser and meet
On December 19 to the
ullest extent of their ability, de-
ositors will have a substantial sum
n the bank for distribution within
very short time. In large meas
re, II is now up to the stockholders
0 give depositors as prompt relief
S possible" III
GA ST T0RrA.
Dear. the ,Ihs Kint You Have NwaH BOVgf
UsnAsDrs m LLg7-4-sZ
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05
No. 0021.
Report Of the Condition Of

vi
The United States National Bank nj soIem = =,
at the close of business November 9th 1903
Resources Il
Loans and Discounts ...............
OVerdreits, scared and unsecured. ...........
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. e. w
premiums on U. s. Bonds. ......,....... ....... N
Bonds, securities, etc. ........... . III
Banking house. furniture and fixtures III
Due from State Banks and Bankers ~ II
Due from approved reserve agents. - sj
Checks AMI other cash itcms. ...... - n
Notes of other National Banks. ........... .... M
Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents . -
AP'o ''''' '''''' ''''''''''' ..,...",,, NJ
Redemption fund with u s. Treasurer g per cent du
lation) .,.,..,.. .,.... .,.,....,.. .,, ,,o.D
Total ...... ...... ........,,.... ...".. ","iM1
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in .......,........ ..... o.oo.M
Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid
National Bank notes outstanding ....,.. 49,.
Due TO State Banks and Bankers .'"''
Individual deposits subject check. .,'A
Demand certificates of deposit ......... '"""
Time certificates OF deposit .........,.. '''
Certified checks t.,.......,',. ''''' ''"''"
Cashiers checks outstanding .....,,,,, ,,.''''''"
Total ...,,,,,'.'''' mum ''''
State OF Oregon county OF Marion, IS; j
l. e. w Hazard cashier OF the aboye-named BANK
that the above statement Is true to the pest
and belief ,. A.
H. s. RADcLIFf Sr' i
Correst-Atiest
o. s PAGE
CIV EYRE
DIV EYRE
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

Almost everybody who reads the news
oapers is sure To know of the wonderful
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-05

Good gIocers IKE Schil-
ling's Best, for it makes
goodwill and not trouble +;
in case of complaint, the
money is ready.
Your grocer returns your money n y.s se.r
Ike H. We pay him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

y Mrs Newton Nickle and children spent Sunday
at Woodlawn camp.
Miss Gertie Watts has been visiting her sister,
Mrs Jerry Atkinson as Richardsmere.
Mrs Harriette Bnlick. of Caroline county is
spending some time, with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Jacob L. Kirk.
Mr., and Mrs. Harry Regain were recent visitors
at the home OF the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. w. Regain.
Casper Tollinger and wife paid short visit to
relatives In this section.
We are glad to note that the canning season
has opened some what earlier than usual. with
prospects offs good tomato crop.
Rowland Watts has returned to Baltimore after
spending several weeks with relatives near Oak
wood.
Woodlawn was the lode star that drew many
Eight district youths last Sunday.
Mrs. Celia Fulton, who although advanced in
years still retains good health and has the
pleasure Off visit from her four sons every two
weeks.
Mrs. Howard Reynolds has no need to attend
camp as she has erected tent on her premises
and extends an invitation to her friends to call
aud enjoy themselves, morning, noon and night,
Robert Christie and family have the sympathy
of their many friends in the Eighth for the loss of
their son Frank who died in Nebraska last week.
lie was highly esteemed by all who knew him in
this section and his early death is much re-
GREETED.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
Destruction BY Peach YeIlows.

The spread of peach yellows is
increasing according to reports re.
ceived from inspectors of the
State Horticultural Department.
The destructive disease is alarm.
ingly prevalent in the northern
Eastern Shore counties, in the
Mountain peach orchards, and
throughout northern Maryland
where growers have not kept it cut
out.
State Pathologist j. B. S. Norton
says that only vigorous efforts Of
orchardists to keep the diseased
trees cut out as soon as the prema
ture fruit appears, this being the
snrest sign of the disease, will pre-
vent the loss of large part of the
orchards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
Stifi MISSING.

John Tenant, son Of Robert
Tenant, of Hartford county, who
mysteriously disappeared Sunday
night, August I'd, is still missing.
Diligent search has been made
throughout the neighborhood for
his body, as it was feared from the
manner of his disappearance that
he had committed suicide. The
only tangible clue that has yet been
found is the statement of two color
ed men at Lapidum who saw a boy
about daylight on the morning of
the 3rd inquiring for Havre de
Grace. The description they gave
seems to correspond quite closely
with the Tenant boy.-Delta
Herald.
The family formerly resided in
this town, Mr.. Tenant being EN-
ployed as lineman by the American
Telephone and Telegraph Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
Suits Against Columbia & Port
Deposit Railroad.

Four suits have been entered in
common pleas court against the
Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad
company, to recover damages re-
sultipg from the raising of the
tracks in Conestoga and Martic
townships. Frederick Shoff sues
for $3.50 for taking two acres in
Conestoga township, without con
domination proceeding, and cutting
timber trees and wood from the
track. Frederick and Christian
Shoff sue for $11,0O0 damages,
claiming the company cut them off
from thirty acres of ground, took a
strip of ground, destroyed two
warehouses, closed roads and ruin,
ed their business in Martic town
ship. The same plaintiffs, as in
dividuals and heirs of Christian
Shoff and the heirs of Christian
and George Warfel, claim 81, 200
for the blasting away of the old
house rock, covering a quarter acre
space, which was a landmark along
the Susquehanna river for many
years, and a gathering place for
fishermen. Christian Shoff sues
for>$S 900 damages for taking part
Of his land, and the building of an
enbankment from fifteen to twenty
feet above his house, cutting him
off from access to property on the
other side of the railroad and ruin
ing his property in Conestoga town
ship.-Lancaster Intelligence. =.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
Chinese Torture.

The ingenuity of the Chinese in de-
vising punishment for offenders sur
passes that of the most cruel people of
the middle ages. Some time ago a boy
was kidnapped from a Village about
thirty miles from Chinkiang and
brought to that city to be sold. The
kidnapers were arrested and returned
to the village. where the people dug a
hole in the ground. like grave, about
three feet deep. covered the bottom
and sides with unslaked lime. placed
the offender. with his hands and feet
tied. upon the lime and covered his
body with the same material. Then
they filed the hole full of water, and
as the lime Stacked he was roasted
alive and his body consumed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
HIS WEAK SPOT.
The Thought That Made the Merry
Man Lose His Composure.

Man Lose His Composure.
Speaking Of nerve" said a Massa-
chusetts congressman, "there generally
lie weak spot in the most colossal va
riety, If it only can be found. In this
connection remember my grandfather
used to tell good story
"Some forty or fifty years ago. long
shoreman's eating place in Boston was
the resort also of truckmen and other
transfers whose business brought them
out early in the morning.
Zone gray November morning about
5 o'clock a stranger entered this place
and took his seat among the habitues.
He ordered substantial breakfast and
ate 1t slowly and with evident enjoy
ment. Then he took his hat down from
the peg on the wall and started to go.
AS he got abreast of the cashiers
desk. behind which stood the proprie-
tor, he slowed up.
"sMuch 'bliged.' he said genially.
so longr
'"rhe proprietor had good many
rough customers to deal with, and his
pistol was candy. In a second it was
out and the man covered. Then he de-
manded the price Of the breakfast.
"The man. apparently unmoved, look
ed at the shooting iron with curiosity.
1t was queer, clumsy affair of ancient
date, and it was evident that he had
never seen its like before. Suddenly
his expression of curiosity changed to
one of apprehension, even terror. and
he drew back step.
"Ts-that-a stomach pumpY he fall
tered.
This story has happy ending" the
congressman concluded 1.-THE man
kept his BREAKFAST Boston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21
State and County Zaxes

obUIE NISN 1OLtILLV Il NAEo
in said county, for the year 1905 he will sit in the
several Election Districts as follows
August 10 and II, at E. S. Shorts, Cecil
ton, First district.
August IL and 10, at Byron Bouchelle's,
Chesapeake City. Second district.
August ID and IS, at Henry Hess, Fair
Hill, Fourth district.
August IT and IS, at John L. Moore's
Drug store, North East, Fifth dis
trict.
August Io and 20, at Maryland House.
Rising Sun, Sixth district.
August FL and ~, at A. L. Barry's, Port
Deposit, Seventh district.
August "a and rs, at w. w. McCuigan's
store, Conowingo, Eighth district.
August 26 and Fl, at Cross Keys Hotel,
Calvert, Ninth district.
Between the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. IN.
AS the law provides, discount of per cent
will be allowed on all State and County Taxes
paid before September l. Taxpayers will please
take notice that'taxes are due and payable on
September l. and that on all bills unpaid on Jan.
uary interest will be charged and collected from
September /. After January 1delinquents will be
warned that unless settlement in full be made be-
fore April l, the claims against them WILL BE
PLACED IN THE HANDS OF THE SHERIFF OF
THE COUNTY. who shall proceed to seize their
property aid dispose of the same to pay the taxes
due with the charges thereon and all costs of
sale.
The Treasurer would, therefore, respectful
urge all taxpayers to pay promptly and if pos
sible in time TO obtain the benefit of the discount
CHAS. X. LYNCH,
24ly5t Treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-08-21

A woods meeting is being held
at Union M. E. Church, near Ere,
mont, this week, with services by
different ministers each afternoon
and evening. 1t will continue on
Sunday with all day services.