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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
SUICIDE
THE ONLY
SOLUTION

United Press Leased Wlre.l
Berkeley, Cal, Aug. l2.-Leaving
short note addressed to his son,
and In which he stated that suicide
was the only means open for atone
ment for his acts, Mark Manchester,
retired artist, and one OF the best
known art collectors on the Pacific
coast, turned on the gas In his room
In his sons nome at 1852 Ellsworth
street. Berkeley, and his dead body
was discovered half dressed on the
bed today.
The suicide OF Manchester followed
his arrest on the charge OF improper
actions before children. He was lock-
ed up In the Alameda county jail
Monday under the name of Edward
Thompson and released under $500
bonds yesterday when his identi y be-
came known. During the evening he
was morose and talked but little. He
retired early ana locked his door
Then some time during the night he
turned on the gas. His body was
found by his son Walter a vlolinist.
and the leader OF an orchestra In San
Francisco.
Monday evening Mrs, Belle-oudry,
whose husband Is a photographer,
won't 20 the front door and discov-
cred Manchester playing with her two
children. a boy aged seven and a girl
aged two years. Shocked at the atti-
tude she found the man in, she called
her husband and Belle-oudry and
Manchester had a fight, which was
followed by the arrest of the art col
lector. lie was locked up In the jail
and "A felony charge placed against
Manchester, who then gave the name
of Thompson
Yesterday Belle-uudry discovered
the true identity of the prisoner and
had the charge reduced 20 a misde-
meanor, following which Manchester
was released,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
BuRDEIIE'S
CONTINUED from Page IL

are arriving az the Burdette home
every day and many OF them are read
to the afflicted humorist.
Little stories about the real great
ness OF this, one OF Americas first,
humorist, come TO light every day,
and here is one that has never been
told before.
The father of the child told me
the story himself. with tears stream
ing down his face. His little girl was
dying. Bob" Burdette had started
on lecturing tour along the coast
and up north. The tour was to last
several weeks and ordinarily was
worth several thousands OF dollars TO
him. The child was member OF
the Burdette Sunday school and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12

constant attendant at his church. Her
plea was simply:
Il want Mr. Burdette to talk to
me before | die"
Bob" Burdette cancelled his en-
tire list OF engagements and returned
AZ once to Los Angeles and the young
ster passed away with the trace Of
happiness on her face at the cheerful
words that came from his heavy
heart.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
STRIKERS SHOOT
CANADIAN POLICE
LunItea rress Leased wLre. }

lNhittA iftah Astaafh Nhfi
Fort William. Ont, Aug. IA
shortly after noon today battle oe-
eurred between the Canadian Pacific
special oonstables and the strikers.
Shots few thick and fast and eight
men where wounded. The trouble
arose when the special oanstab'es
tried 10 return TO their work after
luncheon. the strikers refusing 20 let
them go back to their posts. One OF
the eonstables pulled revolver and
then the trouble started and guns
appeared as II by magic. The police
hred and a man dropped In a sec
ond men appeared from every door
way and fussilade OF revolver shots
were directed az the Canadian Paoi-
ne police AS far as can be aseer-
tained, Aght OF the police were
wounded three OF them fatally,
while at least three OF the strikers
were hit by the bullets OF the police.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
Whnt Is Best for Indigestion?

Mr.. A. Robinson, OF Drumquin,
Ontario, has been troubled for years
with indigestion, and recommended
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets as "the best medicine / ever
used" II troubled with indigestion
or constipation give them a trial.
They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. Price. 25c. Samples free
at all good druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
Granulated sore eyes Curcd.

For twenty years l suffered from
a bad case OF granulated sore eyes,"
says Martin Boyd, OF Henrietta, KY.
I'm February. 1908, gentleman
asked me to try Chamberlain Salve
bought one box and naed about
two-thirds OF II and my eyes have
not given me any trouble since.
This salve is for sale by all good
druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
LIVELY
SCRAP AT
SPOKANE
Smith Defends BaIIinger and
Attacks Pardee-Latter
Replies With Much
Warmth.
CBy Samuel M. Evans.)
IrinItcd Press leased wlre.J

luitcd frett LcnHed Wtre.l
Spokane, Aug. IA spectacula
fight on the floor OF the National 1r
rigation congress today fulfilled ev
cry prediction that the seventeenth
annual convention OF the irrigation
ists would prove the hottest in th,
history OF the organization.
George Otis Smith, director OF th'
United States geological survey, rose
to the defense OF Secretary Ballin
ger. OF the interior, and the speech
was replied TO by former Governor
Pordee OF California, who endeavor.
ed 70 meet every argument put forth
in defense OF the secretary.
Smith defended his superior in
gallant style and endeavored 70 con-
vince the delegates that Ballinger
had been misrepresented He read
kilograms from the general lands
once and from the BoEeman. Mont.
land once which he said showed that
there had been only one Ming on
forty acres OF land in the Bozeman
district and that that Ming had
been protested by the department OF
the Interior
He said in part:
1T has been charged that the sec
retary OF The interior recently failed
in his stewardship and II is not my
duty 20 discuss the motive In April
Secretary Baillnger restored the land
and again withdrew lands. This con-
cession was made TO the citizens Of
Montana because they wanted land
for agricultural purposes.
THE United Press carried story
the other day IN which II was charg-
Cd that the water trust had cinched
a monopoly by Ming on land IN the
Bozeman district on June II and on
all land which we considered yalu-
able for power pnrposes, but which
was not withdrawn These state
ments are misleading
II call your attention TO the fact
that BalInger restored an lands. Why
were not the agricultural lands re-
stored and the other lands ellmlnat-
ed' nave been told that fhc reason
why II WAS not done was because OF
The pressure on the department OF The
Interior by the agricultural interests.
The names naye not been given to
me.
There are various kinds of upli-
cultural interests some Of lawyers.
and some OF power men. The real
argiculturists only wanted agricul-
tural lands. Il Is moi a question of
percentage but one OF power sites and
ON power sites ! stard today
'On the very day he took office.
Secretary Ballinger began 10 restore
power sites"
Pardee, replying, read list OF a
million acres which he declared rec
stored by Ballinger and continued:
Jeremiah collins. 10 whom I'm re-
turn in minute, was, IA spite Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12
ReToifa at cold Steel.

your only hope" said three doc
tors to Mrs. M. q. Fisher. Of Detroit,
Mich, suffering from severe rectal
trouble. "lies in an operation. Then
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills"
she writes, "till wholly cured" They
prevent appendicities, cures conSti-
patton, headache. 25c at J. @. Perry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12

Richard Croker has declared in
favor OF raising the presidents sal
AIRY q 100000. Presumably he
wonld like To see little nvelier
-9r, 9tti'cn faf The once.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12

Hot air often proves cold com
fort
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-12

Saves the people hundreds
of dollars. Start at once to
take advantage of our BAR
GAIN DAY. Remit by mail
or call at the Journal office
on or before Tuesday even
ing, August 81, to secure this
reduction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

motorman said afterward that he be-
ing, that it would have cleared the
street before the bob reached the ave
nue.. but when the danger was first
seen there was no time TO gauge dis
tances and speed.
A similar narrow escape occurred at
the same place Thursday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
Milk or Melassesf

H. J. Copp is purchasing agent for
Deere & Co., Moline. His home is in
Rock Island. He makes frequent trips
to the eastern markets for material for
the big factory with which he is con-
nected. Aside from being a man who
fills his job satisfactorily. he is like
able chap. and makes friends readily.
On his last trip to Pittsburg he was
presented gallon jug by friend who
owns a dairy. Mr.. Copp did not quite
understand. He tested the jug as to
weight, and found that it was filed,
and Theoretically sealed. A condition
of the gift was that Mr. Copp should
carry the jug with him on the return
trip to Rock Island. He agreed.
En- route he was piled with questions
by those who met him while Juggling
the jug Some SHE'D suspiciously, 9TH
ers were more sociable, and wanted to
know what it contained. Copp said it
that he was to take for the benefit of
his health
Il know them folks who run the
dairy said a New Highlander who
edged up to Copp, while he was sit
ting alongside his jug in the smoker.
and pulled rings from a pipe of the
vintage of ~. 81 reckon you'll find
that the finest milk you ever took in
to your system. l had a boy who put
on so pounds one fall drinking IT."
In making his connection at Chicago
for Rock Island Mr.. Copp encountered
some friends from home. They reluc-
+,,+1.- bo13ova5 tba 1nIIly sfOrv hu+ he
protested, and offered to prove up,
placing the jug on the walk for
demonstration A policeman came
along and ordered the little crowd to
move on, that they we're blocking traf-
fic. The jug was in momentary dan
ger of being kicked over but the own
er rescued it.
On the train for home he met some
friends who were curious as 70 the jug.
They wanted to know why he did not
express it. He explained that the milk
was of a peculiar quality; that 1t had
to be shaken at stated intervals, or IT
would lose its life, its real strength, in
transit. They were in doubt but, for
friendship sake, accepted his explana-
ton.
On the way from the station In this
city to his home he met some more
scquaintances. Between the street car
that he rode from the station on to his
home on Ninth avenue he was stopped
eight times. Each time the jug was
the subject of inquiry.
The next day Mr. Copp wired his
dairy friend that the jug arrived safe,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
MY DOCTOR
MIGHTY fine
Mrs. Hattie Cain Of CarrSviIle
Thinks all the More of Her
Doctor Since lie Advised
Her to Take Cardui.

Carrsville, Ky.-'My doctor" writes
Mrs. Hattie Cain, "who advised me TO
take Cardui, for my troubles, is mighty
fine doctor, and say God bless Cardlii
and the people who make it.
''Before took Cardui, suffered with
female troubles for sixteen years. |
would have to send for doctor every
three month, and OIL how dreadfutly !
suffered!
al would cramp and have commissions
and it looked like | would die. At last !
took Cardui and OIL what surprised /
found il was the medicine for mel
"From the first bottle, began to mend
and now am well, can do more work,
can walk and go where please and it
don't hurt me, and owe it all to Cardui. "
Cardui helps sick women back to
health. II has been doing this for over
so years. 1t is not laxative, or heart
or kidney medicine-it is woman'S
medicine.
If you are woman, try it.
N B-Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chafta.
nooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga Tenn, for Special
Instructions, and 64-page book, Home Treatment
for Women. sent in plain wrapper. on request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
COASTERS SAVED
FROM CAR WHEELS
Narrow Escape for Party at Ninth
Avenue and Twenty-second
Street Last Evening.

A bob load of eight or ten coasters
came within a fraction of a second of
being ground under the wheels of a
Long View car at Ninth avenue and
Twenty-second street about 8 o'clock
last night. The car. which was behind
time rounded the curve at Twenty-first
street and the motorman opened up to
make up what time ne could on the
remainder of the run. A couple of
boys happened to be standing at
Twenty-second street. They saw the
car coming and also saw a bob load
of young people tearing down the hill.
The likelihood of collision flashed up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
NEEDFUL KNOWLEDGE.
Rock Island People Should Learn to
Detect the Approach of Kidney
Disease,

disease.
The symptoms of kidney trouble are
so unmistakable that they leave no
ground for doubt Sick kidneys ex-
crete a thick, cloudy. offensive urine,
full of sediment, irregular Of passage
or attended by a sensation of scald-
ing. The back aches constantly,
headaches and dizzy spells may oc-
cur and the victim is often weighed
down and by a feeling of languor
and fatigue. Neglect these warnings
and there is danger of dropsy,
Bright's disease. or diabetes. Any
one of these symptoms is warning
enough to begin treating the kidneys
at once. Delay often proves fatal.
You can use no better remedy than
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's Rock
Island proof:
Miss A. Webb, us Fourth avenue,
Rock Island, ILL.,. says: when l saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised some
time ago, 1 procured a box at the
Harper House pharmacy. A member
of the family who had been complain
ing of backache and kidney complaint
used this remedy and was given
prompt relief. While l never have
taken Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 know
them to be an excellent kidney medi-
cine and one worthy of endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn company. Buff
alo, N Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
Letters to Santa Claus.

Dear Santa: All 1 ash You TO do for
me is In change the weather, so 1 can
Keep at least one of my boats in mo-
ton between the two cities. It's got
so ALFRED cold in these parts that I
am forced to get under cover with my
boats. I thought perhaps you could
arrange so that there would be a chan
mel between the two cities wide enough
to admit of the boats running main
tanned through the remainder of the
winter. Not that I need the money.
but to keep me close to the water. for
I'm not strong for land-faring. You
remember me, don't you? So long.
M. l. HENDERSON (Commodore)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18


yer was talking to his mother about
divorce.
At dinner. at the Browns, Mrs Brown
remarked to Mr.. Brown that she won
dered If everything was right in the
Jones home; that she had seen an at
torney there on two different Occa-
sions. Then Johnny repeated what
Willie told him on the way home from
school
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Smith got to
gether for their daily conference the
morning following. month previous
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones declined an invita-
ton to a function at the Brown home,
dren were not well, etc.
you know" said Mrs Brown, ad-
dressing Mrs. Smith, this is not the
first time there has been a break. so
1 have been informed from a source
that I consider wholly reliable, but
which | am not at liberty to divulge,
although l have no hesitancy in telling
you, knowing. as 1 do, that it will go
no further You see. she has an in
come independent of what Jones gives
her. She has patiently borne his short
comings No. wouldn't say that he
is a drinker. but there is something
wrong somewhere. l have never been
able TO learn just what it is. When
they are out in company together APP
parently they are as devoted to each
other ss a pair of doves. Jones, If the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days.

Grand Trunk-Lehigh Valley double
track route, Chicago to New York via
Niagara Falls; Grand Trunk-Central
Vermont-Boston & Main route from
Chicago to Boston and the Grand
Trunk railway system to Montreal,
Quebec and Portland. Double track
from Chicago to Montreal.
For particulars Of special low round
trip summer fares, descriptive litera-
tube, etc, apply to w. S, Cookson, A
G. P. A, 135 Adams street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

on them and, jumping on the track
they waved their hands and caps in
warning. The motorman, by applying
the brakes and reversing the power.
brought his car to a stop at the edge
of the street AS the car slowed down
the bob dashed past in front of it,
safe by a bare instant
One of the boys who signaled the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

Many persons find themselves af
fected with persistent cough after
an attack Of influenza. AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it
should not be allowed to run on until
it becomes troublesome. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
IOUIE r.

LOUIE z.
Ed. Water Wag Dep: Slide me into
berth on the port side. This gaso-
line game has played havoc with my
lining. have taken the jaunt seven
years consecutively, but lost my but
ter after each trip. 1 enclose four bits
for the driver Guess he'll recall me.
I'm an old customer. l made a wager
of a demi of 11-year-old last year that
I'd keep on my pins. I'm going to try
to talk him out of paying the bet, for
I'm dead set against further consump-
ton by any of my friends. 1 wonder #
he would stand for bunch of violets
or red suit of underwear as a substi-
tute BILL P.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

ly. He told his friends in this city that
the jug contained molasses.
Now they are to hold an inquiry to
determine whether it was milk or mo-
lasses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

ANOSChIy NAC
Joneses had
a it at
their home
from a law
yer. Willie
Jones is 10;
J o h n n y
Brown is IL.
Willie and
J o h n n y
walked home
I o g e t h e r
from school
in the after
noon of the
day that the
lawyer visit
ed the Jones
home. Willie
told Johnny
that the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18

corner when the wagon comes along.
Hold me two low seats. If Heine gets
cold feet, you can give his seat to
some other tangle-footer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
Annual Of the Aaua Cnrt.

1.-THE water wagon will pass through
the city on its annual trip between the
hours of 10 and IL o'clock on New Years
morning. No reservation of seats will
be made after Dec. rs at p. m Ad-
dress the Water Wagon Department
Water Wagon Editor: I'll be satisfied
with anything. To be among those
present will be sufficient for me. I'm
going to tie myself on this trip. I
went along last year, but-well, no use
In digging up ancient history. I just
heard today that they are running
nights now. I'm one of the fellows
that forced the extra shift.
L. P. w.
Editor Water Wagon Department:
Could bring along friend who may
back out at the last moment yet? He
Is such a Ounce be thinks the fell
lows that make it would get mad at
him already If he quit l have almost
convinced him that it is such fool
ishness to look at 1t that way. I told
him the places were running before he
was born and that they will be run
ming again yet when you are gone
away. If can get him to bed early
enough I bet you 1 have him at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-18
Chords and Discords
Neighborhood Scandals.

The Jones boy and the Brown boy
attend the same school in the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-12
Golna Some.

"Yes, sir" said old man Braggard,
'.as soon as | see them birds | went
into the house and took down the old
blunderbuss and pegged at EN-, and.
by CORY, | brought down thutty birds
to one shot Can ye beat thatT'
"Ya.as," drawled Uncle 81 Peavey.
you know Bin Virgins frog pondr
YES" said old man Braggard.
what OF III"
WAL, | went down there the other
night after shutdown to shoot & couple
OF bullfrogs with my old shotgun"
said Uncle 81 There was 5000 OF
EN- settled on them there lily pads,
aud just lifted that there gun TO my
shoulder and let her go,
"S'pose you did" said old man Brag-
gard, How does that affect my bird
storyT'
Beats It all boiler" retorted Uncle
ST. The minute my gun went OF
them huh derned 5000 bullfrogs croak.
ed."-Harper's Weekly.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-12
She Was the CHAMPION.

A cOloTed woman Of generous pro
portions was on the witness stand.
and she made such a good witness for
the plaintiff that the attorney for the
defense planned to throw ''cold water
on what she said by inding fault with
her character.
LET me aee-you have been arrest
ed. haven't youY' the attorney asked
In cross examination.
Nov, look a-heah," said the wit
ness, getting angry. do you think I'm
goin' to tell you all my private bust
ness? guess not"
II have the right to know. and you
must tell me" the lawyer persisted.
and the judge instructed the witness
that she would have to answer.
"I's rested for lickin' my husban', :"
she said. her eyes flashing.
THAT sog' said the attorney. with
great satisfaction. what Is your hus-
bands name?" She told him. ''what
Is his buslness?"
He's a prizetightah." she said. and
the cross examination abruptly ended
amid general Observation-Disclosures
News
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-12

The fourth quarterly conference Of
the NJ. T.. church will be held tomor-
row evening In the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. parlOrs and A. A. Luce, superin-
tendent. will preside. II is hoped
that the entire board will be present.
The Lyric has added a new feature
In the way Of trap drummer and all
the appliances to make up that fea-
ture Of an orchestra, which is a good
addition to the pictures and the pro-
gram in general and will be appreci-
ated by the public.
A number OF business men closed
their places a part of this afternoon
and attended the races. The carnival
band furnished music for the ocea-
sion, and those who attended were
taken to the track free OF charge by
the city express wagons.
AT the auto races yesterday in.
Spokane bad wreck occurred, which
resulted In one OF the autos being
thrown through the fence and demol-
lshed and the drivers leg broken In
two places. He was taken to st.
Luke's hospital. The car was sixty
horsepower.
Messrs. e, M. Krelg. Thomas Kreig
and w. A. Busher, have gone to Har-
rison on business connected with the
building OF a new school house.
which is to be erected In that village
this season. The former gentleman
is contractor and he will probably
enter a bid for the work.
Mrs. G.. A. Williston, who has been
In the city for the past two months,
residing on North Seventh street.
will move to st. Joe and join her
husband. who is working there, and
make 1t their future home. She will
go Saturday. The residence. which
is No, 719. viii be occupied by w. J.,
Tyler and family after the arrival Of
their goods from the east.
The concert OF the st. Olaf College
band at Chicago Is noteworthy, mas
much as It was given in the Theodore
Thomas Orchestra hail. and every one
OF the q boxes OF the hall were sold
for the concert. prof. Oscar Con
seth. tho baritone soloist. has a fine
voice and his songs In English and
Scandinavian were highly apprecl,
ated, those in his native tongue being
especially well rendered. '--Alexan-
drla (Mipn.l Tribune. At the Metho-
dist church Friday evening OF this
week.