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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
Eliot Offered British Mission.

Washington. - Retiring President
Charles w. Eliot Of Harvard Univer-
sity, 1t was stated Thursday, in re-
ceiving from President Taft tender
OF the ambassadorship to Great Brit
ain. expressed to the chief executive
both his appreciation of the honor and
the belief that, being seventy-five
years of age, he would be unable to
accept the post President Taft, 1t is
said, asked DIR. Eliot further to con-
slider the matter before making for
NAL declination and this was agreed
upon
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
A sure Proof.

That old fellow hasn't the slightest
suspicion his young wife dislikes
him"
"How do you know that he hasn'tf"
because have seen him eat her
mince pies"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

Your working power depends upon your
health! Garfield Tea corTects disorders oi
liver, kidneys, stomach and bcvels; over
brings good health.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

True thinking. pure living. right act
ing and accurately stating. are the
prime foundation for q noble charac
tsr.-Verres.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
The Eternal Marathon.

MAN." declared the old-fashioned
preacher. 'is . worm"
And" said . man who had been
married three times and who was 90
cupying q small space In . rear pew.
woman II the early bird"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

Kentucky May Grow Turkish Tobacco.
Turkish cigarette manufacturers
want Kentucky to grow Turkish to-
bacco. imports OF which have grown
from S25. 900 to 100000 In only IL
yoarB,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

RED. Weak, Wsary, Watsfy Eyes
pounded BY Experienced Physicians. Mu-
rtne Doesn't Smart; Soothse Eye Pain.
Write Murine Eye Kennedy Co. Chicago
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

Many = tax dodger would NO doubt
hold up his hands in horror II any one
was to call him . thief-but what else
ID hef
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
WHOLE TEAM.

Ida-Yes: that IL Mrs. Pe.leigh. Her
husband Is a famous coach.
May-That's a good combination.
She's q regular nag.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

II you suffer rrom Fits, Failing Sickness,
epa.m or have children friends that do 40.
my New Discovery Will relieve them. and all you
are asked to do Is send for FREE Bottle of
Dr.. Mays Epilepticids Cure.
II has cured thousan nds where every thing else
failed. Sent free with directions Expr~ss
Prepaid. Guaranteed by May Medical Lab
oratory. under the National Food and Drugs
Act, June Dth, 1900. Guaranty No. isy.l.
Please give AGE and full address.
DR. ". n. MAY.
0+0 Psssl Street. New Yosh City.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
Qadnal.

Defined.
The Writer'S Child-PA, what =
psnury?
The writer-Penury. my son. u the
wages Of tho pen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
Science and culturs

Science and Culture.
Engineer-I've Just been In steam
last hour.
Lit-Good! You've needed some
thing like that for = long time.-Wis.
consin Sphinx.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

A man ought to know = great deal
to acquire . knowledge Of tAs in
mensity Of his ignorance.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

PILES CURED IN TO 1A DAYS
PAlO OlNTMnNTi 10 guaFAnteed to curs any eass
Qf ltehtng blind. blesdinq or PfUsSuding Pflss Il
oto u days OF money rsfuudsd. 6os.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
The l6oollee.

The Brids-I want . plsoss Of meat
without any bone, fat or gristls.
The Butcher-Aadam,I think you'd
better have IN egg-Harpsr's Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

A man talks about love ~ though
Ae felt ashamed Of the conversation.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic Compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn-"For five years
suffered untold agony from female
troubles. causing backache, irregulari-
ton. 1t was impossible for me to
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
HUMoR BURNED AND ITcHEo.

Eczema on Hand, Arms, Legs ane
Faes-lt Was Something Terrible.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
just the Thln0

How 10 the little bootblack getting
on whom you started!"
He? Why. he's . shining SUCCESS"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

PettIt's Eye ealvs First Sold In 1907
100 years ago, sales increase yearly, wonder
full remedy; cured millions weak eyes. All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
FREEDOM.

son-Say. dad; when is the free
dom of the city given to a man?
Pater-When his wife goes to the
country for the summer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08

Totals ....60.224 22.95 31.3s2.570
The gross bullion value OF the dis
trict's production for the first quarter
of 1909 is $3.S90,04S.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-04-08
SHOWS INCREASE IN GOLD VALUE
BUT SLIGHT REDUCTION IN
TONNAGE.
MORE MILL CAPACITY
OELMoNIco's STRIKE MAY LEAD
TO CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW MILL.

Cripple Creek-The output OF the
Cripple Creek district for the month
of March has totaled 60,224 tons, OF a
gross bullion value of 81 1882. so. The
average value per ton OF all grades Of
ore subjected to treatment is $22.95. d.
AS compared with the thirty-one
days of January an increase In value
of $40, ,296 is shown. although the pro-
duction of that month exceeded that Of
March by 1904 tons. The increased
valuation is due to the heavy tonnage
OF smelling ore shipped during March.
increasing the average value $3.50 per
ton. from $2045 in January to $22.95
In March.
1t will be noticed that the STRAIT
toms Independence mill is not in
cluded In the following table. but on
the authority of General Manager Ar
gall. who is in the district, 1t can be
stated that the plant will soon be again
in operation. The shutdown was tenn
porary and to permit Of minor altera-
tions.
There has been otherwise no change
In the local milling situation. The al
terations for the Gold Issue mill are
nearing completion, work is progress
ing with the concentration plant at the
Golden Cycle mine. and the expert
mental mill OF the Portland Company
is reported success in every detail.
The recent strike on the Delmonico
has revived the report that the direct
ors of the company owning the mine.
the consolidated Copper Creek Min
Ing Company. will soon take definite
action In regard to mill construction.
The figures as reported by the ac-
credited representatives Of the smelt-
ers and valley mills and the mana
gers OF the local mills are as follows:
Mines Tons Az Val TnialR
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

worth thousands of dollars every month for years to comc
twill help bring thousands of German families to Oregon
and do more to help build up the waste places than anything
he could have done
The prejudice against oregnborn citizens Of the right oort
oyg out shG UgE m Go SOuo aSe y ts
The census will show atleaSt fifty thousand people In Ore
gon of the Geman-Speaking nations
They all come from counties where agriculture daryng
and fruit culture are the principal productive industries.
They are people among whom family life Is strong where
Industry is honorable and Dipayng and moneysaving are
practiCed,
President Taft honoed an element of our citizenship that is
worthy Of any mans respect and whose offspring are loyal
Americans
In the time of the civil war hundreds of thousands of Ger
mans enlisted and fought under the flag against diSmen
befed union,
The adant of the Indian War Veterans association for Inc
four northwest Pacific coast states is German born Amer-
can citizen who helped make possible for this country to De
occupied by the whites in SafeV-0tto Keenan, of Portland
president of the Oregon German societies. This said for e
information of persons who imagine the Germans are entitled
to no credit in the founding Of Oregon,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
MAKING SALEM THE CENTER OF THINGS.

The extension of the Oregon Electric railway to Woodbum
Is another step towards making Salem the center OF things
The railroad to Falls City connects this city with very
rich country towards the coast mountains and big timber
The Oregon Electric will connect Salem via Woodburn with
the heart of French Prairie and the rich country beyond
II will bring new life into our relations with Mt Angel
Monitor Mills, Sikerton and SCOTS Mills, and beyond
Salem should hail with Joy the proposition Of Mr. Wech to
build towards Stayon and Jefferson and Albany and beyond
Mr. WeIch has been delayed and had difficulties in raising
money and have others in trying to get capital for rail-
roads.
Salem should now push for bridge to let the Falls City
direct
We should have line across to McMnnve and for these
Two lines Salem could well afford to put up bonus Of $780,
600 for each,
That is the spirit that would make this city the center of
things and double and treble the value of all lands and city
property
nothing dream.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
RAILROAD COMMISSION DOING GOOD WORK.

Everything the Oregon railroad commission has tried to do
has been contested in the courts,
The railroad lawyers think is wise to carry everything TO
the highest federal courts.
So the practical gong-into-eect of the commissions or
derS have been held up for two years,
Now, by virtue of decision of Judge WoVeron, the Ore
gon railroad commission has won its battle.
Judge Wokerton has handed down an able and sweeping
decision sustaining the commission at every point
Freight rates will be reduced on all the lines in Oregon
that were known as interstate railroads.
These reductions will amount to millions to the farmers
and fruit growers and the manufacturer and lobber;
The people should rejoice this victory and thank God
that men like Judge Wokeon and Judge Bean have been put
on the federal bench.
When they were appointed the corporation politicians we're
veD busy trying TO get their places and failed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
HAS A NEW BARN
AND NEW CONNECTIONS

The street railway company is get
ting ready to open up big new car
barn on Chemeketa and Front streets
Chemeketa. from Commercial 20
Front, has been graded down and the
ties and rail laid. and this morning
the work OF making the curve and
connection with the Commercial
street track was begun. The barn is
a big one, and will hold all the cars
the company can use for some time
yet This switch also connects the
General Electric with the s. p. tracks
on Front street, and the curve is such
that any car can be handled on IT,.
which will prove n great convent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

BE as careful as YOU can, you viii
occasionally take cold, and when you
do, set medicine OF known reliabil-
ity, one that has an established repu-
tatiOn and that Is certain 10 effect a
quick cure. Such a medicine Is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. IL has
gained a worldwide reputation by
It's remarkable cures OF this most
common ailment. and can always be
depende dupon. 10 acts on natures
plan. relieves the lungs. aids expee-
t0ration. opens the secretions and
aids nature IA restoring the system
10 healthy condition. For sale by
an good druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the
air passages, stops the irritation in
he throat, soothes the inflamed men,
branes. and the most obstinate cough
disappear. Sore and inhamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package. j. @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
More Than 20

ingredients give to hoods sar-
ssparllla Its great curative power =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
FULL OF FIGS AND
MAYBE A FEW PRUNES

Avalon, Cal, oct. 6.-After living
for 16 days on fig diet. without
water, John Brinkley announced to-
day that he gained eight pounds dur
ing his fasting period Brlnkley, who
Is known as Chicken John" under
took his fast 20 prove the nutritive
value OF the fruit of the fig tree
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
MORE GERMAN FARMERS WANTED IN OREGON.

knewspaper says President Taft got off wrong in his re-
marks about the 6eman-AmercanS at Salem,
lust the same he told the truth about that kind of people
being valuable asset in the development of state.
Where German family gels hold of an old rundown Ore
gon ranch they build up and make Il valuable productive
PROPERTY
President Taft gave Salem an advertisement that will be
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
LITTLE BOY BLUE.

little toy dog is covered with dust,
sturdy and stanch he standsi
mt little tin soldier is red with rust,
molds In HIS hands.
when the little dog
the soldier passing fair;
nd time when Little Boy Blue
Kissed them and put them there.
Nov. don't you till come" he said,
. "And don't make nosel"
SO, toddling off his trundle bed.
OF the pretty
9 dreaming, angel
, Awakened Boy Blue
OH years many. the years are long,
the little toy friends ruel
All Boy Blue they stand
Each the old place,
Awaiting touch a little hand,
smile a little face;
they wonder waiting the long through
the dust OF that little chair
what Little Boy Blue
Since he kissed them and put them there
Eugene Field.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

ence In many ways. The company
already has connection with the s. p.
on State street, but the curves are 50
short that It is almost impossible to
get heavy freight cars over them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

mower 10 cure many and varied COM
plants, including diseases Of the blood, I,
ailments OF the stomach, troubles OF
the kidneys and liver.
Many oil the ingredients are just what
the profession prescribe in the ailments
named, but the combination and pro-
portions are peculiar 10 this medicine and
give il curative power peculiar 10 itself.
Therefore, there can be no substitute
for Hoods. Get Il in the usual liquid
form, or In tablets called Sarsatabs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

One man advertiseJ for a wife who
has no mother. He must have taken
the mother-ln.law Joke seriously.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

When a young married man gets
SEX his mother always imasines il
Is Cue 20 his wlfe's cooking.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses Of Taste and Smell Full size
80 cts. az Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use In atomizers 70 cts.
Ely Brothers, 60 Warren Street, New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-06
DIR. STONES
Drug Store

The only cash drug store In Oregon;
owes no one, and no one owes
Il: carries large stock; its shelves,
counters and show cases are loaded
with drugs. medicines, notions. toilet
articles. wines aud liquors OF all
kinds for medicinal purposes. Dr.
Stone Is a regular graduate in medi-
cine and has had many years OF ex-
perienee In the practice, Consulta-
tons are free Prescriptions are
free. and only regular prices for med
icine. Dr. Stone can b found az his
drug store. Salem. Or. from 7 In the
morning until 3 az night.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

Zeal far potent than eel sword loses foot of its
length and the keenne Of its edge the swung with doubt
that the blow will reach An army inspired with confidence marches
to battle bearing better weapons than the enemy with heavier artillery
and heavier hearts,
Caution than ecklessnes if price nacton. Too
much enthusiasm send off half cock and stall you midway
the Journey but that's so per farther than you'll go
servatism holds you standsti
here ISM invention existence which dozen couldn't
have worked they worked But good ideas like good
engnesthey have value except when they Average
brains full always ocomph than better but
slower mtelects
Industry politics and the professions have all bestowed their
mghes rewards upon who wouldn't stop after they started
who ddn hang how many their predecessors lost out
the tasksho wouldn't consider how many failures had pre-
ceded, and saw resting place at the goal
The oksmh will try every key until he finds the that works,
and when his bunch he takes his file and makes fit Half
OF the battling problems of me solved by slightly altering
key which gutter discarded without thinking reshape just
bit
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Determination Demands No paths
By HERBERT KAUFMAN

Fifty years ago 100000 of quartz were lett as worthless
for better men thought little harder and extracted more from the
waste than the first miners took from the
Every day square jaw finds opening BUSINESS appneS
himself to its details and eliminates thought I'M
escapab and the year after bigger opml and therefore, more
earnest thinker proves that even he inefficient.
Too MANY believe that the best has been done
They longer stoke the fires of enthusiasm without which energy
says.
Optimism thrills with aerness lifts the weight OF labor from the
stanng shoulder deadens the pain of fatigue and makes OF itself
kaleidoscope through which every proposition takes and brighter
Generals recalled managers replaced statesmen
tired as their optimism fades From that they
be eae they remember much and dream little; they be-
gin acknowledge mpossbies; difficulties dull them where
they were homes sharpen their wits.
The percentage favor of loss 100 per when you dis
your strength Hope the yeast of compass
in the wilderness of hesitation Determination demands pahs-t
makes them.
ebert tKdumm
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Times Dull at Monte Carlo

Times are dull at Monte carlb. writes
a Riviera correspondent Of London
paper, and the decline of over $15o,0oo
in the gross receipts of the Casino since
the beginning of the winter season as
compared with the same period last
year is reflected in sharp drop in the
Casinos shares, which. however. are
still quoted on the Paris bourse at well
over $1,000 on the original s100 share
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Strategy Of the
British
Campaign

walked stand lose douby If they beaten
powers the hereditary chamber will be severely curad
and they will be compelled plan OF taxation whose
will fall heaviest the great landlords who have hitherto
regarded themselves privileged class.
Britain needs The naval program IS SO
reaching orestal big
by heavy land levied the ueaned increment
hateful the lords who mostly the landlords
They compelled offer substitute for the governments plan
and their substitute radical OF customs
duties involving incidental protection The burden OF this scheme
of taxation would fall chiefly the They to put
of shlngs wheat and higher tax on flour
They would imported bacon which is the OF the
understand what reception these nqutous
will meet the hands of the electorate
materials of manufactures will OF be admitted
greatest industries could
produced home and must all the
transportation If add this the inferior economic
efficiency due the higher OF living imposed by taxes
food the handicap British industry becomes apparent the
of life taxed either the OF labor must
increased the aborr will the point OF nethcency
either Btans industrial competitive capacity
will be impaired
The tory program dishonest attempt shift the
able dangerous attack
England exactly the opposite what intended
United States The foreign market the chief reliance OF
the British and if increased the home
by protection their ability compete the foreign field
will be materially impaired
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
The Smallest Watch

A wealthy resident of Moscow owns
the smallest watch in the world, which
once belonged to the last empress of
Brazil. 1t was made in Geneva by the
famous watch maker, w. Zogelin, and
cost over 5000 guineas. It has a
diameter Of one-ffth part of an inch,
and is SET in an artistically worked
finger ring, which is studded with
diamonds
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
.Pittsbure S
Lesson for
San Francisco

punished in summary by order of the Pennsylvania state
railroad commission.
This commission, after investigation held in Pisbug found
that the service inadequate and ntoeraby bad and hereupon
summary possession the road for the purpose OF improving
Commenting this extraordinary action of the
mission the St Louis Post-Dispatch says:
of of a railway
proved. hundred thousand
started the
hours would
would and
possible remedy alleged
tlble conditions of which schooboy
knows and unwaTraned OF the and
rodden people all
financial aspects the
This, Of IS said and perhaps goes
than the facts but the commission has taken steps
compel the corporation give decent service The proceedings
OF the commission taken complaint the mayor
burg As the results the Ptsburg Press said Conditions
bad that the unable make defense Penns
fortunate having railroad commission that
thing salaries Francisco has remedy
bring the United Railroads obligations
travelling public but the other hand have in the Geary
line weapon hand of discipline
corporation. If citizen body will
finance municipal railway that line the United Railroads
will be compelled change It's policy OF settled hostility
interests and give the public of decent AS
things are, the service is intolerably bad.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

interesting phase of political strategy holds the field
today than that arising of the struggle between the
British lords and quite that the tactics
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Control Of
Life Insurance
Funds

$514
in
selling anything less than he paid for
The Equitable handles, round figures S4oOOOOOOO
Ryan paid SO0OOO for the
The value of the stock relatively
What Ryan bought the handle the
These assets belong the policy holders
the investigation by the Armstrong committee
OF control the disposition of
by spectators Wall
favorite stocks The power handle the
participating yndcates the great
OF speculation legitimate If profits
made they belonged of right to the policy holders
that the operation the adopted
the OF New York following the Armstrong
methods of speculation have become impossible
emily the control OF the funds still object for which nances
willing great price Yet will disputed
that profits arising from such control Justly belong the
policy holders
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

Of the liberal party have been vastly superior
The lords have permitted the other side tc
choose their own field of battle and have
staked their political existence by taking up
a position which there is every reason to
regard as unpopular In fine, the lords have
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

financially success.
Cotton growing in California is nothing
new. Nearly forty years ago the Bucklevs
raised great crops of cotton in the bottom
lands at Hopeton, on the Merced river but
the expense of handling and cultivation ,..a4
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Some
ingenious
Admissions

of comptroller requiring
OF their something
was borrower
holder bank,
that Of examining banks he required dispose OF all
banks;
on pay any loans which f might have
he
not violate these equment As the comptroller told the Bankers
Chicago last fall had
been receiving letters from banks which had been criticised stating
on which the
unfair because the preudiced
bank the order
Surely these ingenious They NAV serve to
account OF the failures of the na
For orve the bank gave bonds and appar
emily they often interested in banks which were depued
10 supervise Murray fills long want really the former
scheme OF examination had side for everybody
but the depostors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

worth WhIe Tor their salaries. Mr. Murray
IS earning much commentator for his labors
and the nature of this congratulation serves
to throw an unexpected light on the value of
such services in the past. A Washington
dispatch describes the situation thus:
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

~HE United Railways, which controls the United Railroads
and the San Francisco system likewise
OF the transportation system Pttsburg The San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

travelling pubic and the nome gong cltlzens
who have been compelled to foot it in the
pouring rain during the last two weeks by
reason Of defective streetcar service may learn
something from Pittsburg, where similar
delinquencies of the corporation have been