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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28
NEWSY LETTER FROM
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Well, the dire deed that has cast
the service into gloom happened
weeks ago, but the sleuths have, UP
to now, kept their sorrow buried,
lest the public know the disgrace.
Some recalcitrant, however, going
his way in sadness, with sorrowing
heart, let the secret slip.
A thief-a common, ordinary,
garden variety of thief-looted a
secret service man, and, worst of all,
looted Jack" Wheeler, pride of the
white house.
Jack had purchased a refrigera-
tor. Twas a magnificent ice box,
and Jack was proud of it. But
while the wagon, with the freezer,
was standing before the Wheeler
residence, the driver having entered
the house to find the exact spot on
which it was to be placed, some one
stole it-lifted the refrigerator bodi-
ly, horse, foot and guns. Slipped it
into a capacious pocket, or hid it
beneath voluminous coat, or, per-
chance, walked away with it be-
meath his arm. Anyway the ice box
was gone.
For weeks the Secret Service
Sherlock, the Lecoqs, the Dupins,
analyzed and deduced, but alas
uyfthout ros,,tt Trha ,of,;o,o.,o 90,
can not be found.
SO the secret service carries a col
lective long face, and has secret
sorrow gnawing at it's collective
heart, for a secret service man has
been done" by a sommon thief.
If you value life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness, speak not of
refrigerators to secret service man.
When Senator Crane, of Massa-
arose in the Senate and Of
fered an amendment to the inter
state commerce law the other day, |
the floor and galleries were agog.
Anything appertaining to that law
Is of large interest at the Capitol be-
cause of it's possible effect on the |
vast business and transportation en-
terprises of the country.
Crane is one of the Republican
leaders in the Senate and it was nat
lrally assumed that he would not
with the awesome statute
unless he had something imposing
N mind. Perhaps he was carrying
out some suggestion made by Presi-
lent Taft. The crowd looked at
Crane, serene and Indifferent,
seated on the senatorial mahogany.
Then they looked at the magic pa
Der that had been carried to the
ront by flying page and lay on the
Jerks desk.
The bill had been announced on
y by title, but it was this title that
AIRED the nerves and fired the imag-
nation: "A bill to amend the In
erstate Commerce Act"
There was more or less discussion
IS to its effect on Wall street, rail
Dad earnings, the price of living
nd the English elections. Crane
vas the cynosure of all eyes, the
enter of all thoughts, the magnet
nd man of mystery
What had he evolved to change
hat great legislative achievement,
he interstate commerce act, that
talks about and nobody
Such as have early
ccess 20 papers that figure in the
BUSINESS of the senate were on the
nj vive and the anxious seat
In the regular course of business
he historic document was trans
erred to the Office of the secretary
# the senate, where it was opened
With trembling fingers and scanned
With eager ewes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28

II is a dangerous thing to take
cough medicine containing opiates
that merely stiie your cough instead
Of curing It. Foley's Honey ami
Tar loOsens and cures the cough
and expels the poisonous germs thus
preventing pneumonia and consump-
tion. Refuse substitutes and take
only the genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar in the yellow package. Sold by
-. @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28

Washington, Jan. 2S.-It is mo-
often that THE White House shelters
a president and two potential can
didates for the presidency in oppos
ing parties, but President Taft es.
tablished the precedent when he en-.
tertained the conference of COVER
nors at the executive mansion re.
Gently.
The two who are ''ln the hands OF
the friends" for the nomination in
1912 are Charles Evans Hughes,
governor of New York and Judson
Harmon, governor of Ohio. Har-
mon, since the death of John A..
johnson, of Minnesota, and the tenn
porary obscuration of one William
Jennings Bryan as a presidential
possibility, has been the one bright
star Of hope shining for the Demo-
cratic party in lowering cloud
banked sky.
His colleague of New York was
one of those "steam-rollered" at
the Chicago convention when Taft
was placed at the head of the Re-
publican party.
Hughes has not voiced his presi-
Dental aspirations, but within the
last week or two he has let it be
known that he will not accept re-
nomination for governor of New
York, for personal reasons, and
the political world has not been slow
TO deduce therefrom that he might
accept the Republican nomination
for president in 1912, If anyone Gin
sisted"
The New York governor refused
to discuss, even in the most imper-
sonal way, the outlook in the repub-
lican party, during the reception of
the state executives at the white
house. SO did Harmon, but he did
remark that he liked the view from
the white house"
II understand that the place is for
rent every four years" he contin-
ued. with a smile.
Yes. Were you thinking of leas-
ing it?" he was asked
well, would have to discuss
that matter with my wife No SEN
aible man ever tries to establish a
residence without his wife's advice"
Harmon observed sagely.
That evening the Ohio governor
and his wife both attended the din
ner given the executives by the
president. The next day Harmon
was asked what Mrs. Harmon
thought of the white house as a res
idence.
Mrs, Harmon has not yet decid.
ed But she is thinking about IT," !
was the governors diplomatic reply.
The whole Secret Service is down
cast ana gloom prevails where ever
a federal sleuth is sleuthing,
That magnificent organization of
sepcial agents and soft-shoe men,
presided over by Sherlock Holmes
Wilkie has been wounded in its ten
derest spo It's esprit de corps.
It's all the fault OF Jack" Wheel
er who is Jimmy" Sloan's partner
in that thrilling continuous vaude-
Vile performance, Guarding the
president" Both Wheeler and1
Sloan are honored attaches of the
Secret Service, although they look
more like youthful bank presidents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28

than seven minutes walk from Coff-
roth's areno.
The site will be chosen today and
the contractor will Immediately lay
out his plans and get lumber on the
ground.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28
viii Hang April 5th.

Everett, Wash, Jan. 2S.-The
death warrant was today read TO
Richard Quinn, convicted of murder
ing his wife. and April Is was set
as the day for his execution. While
intoxicated Quinn shot his wife on
the street here in September, 1907,
following the separation of the cou-
Pile An appeal had been taken 10
the supreme court which affirmed
the finding o& the lower court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28

Dan Sullivan and Denver Johnny
O'Keefe, who appear in the 15-round
special event tonight, are excepted 10
put up n slashing battle Both are
strong, game. and clever and never
in better shape.
O'Keefe has been winning all Of
his battles during the past year and
right now is better than ever. or
the two he is possessed of more
cleverness, but what Sullivan lacks
in make up he has in strength and
speed,
The preliminary which will be put
on at o'clock, will be 10-round
affair between Antoine LaGrave and
frankie Smith,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
it fails to cure. e. w. GROVES
signature on each box. Csc IT'S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-28
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
WANT DRILL HALL
FOR BASKET BALL
Major Bowles Will Ask Grounds
and Buildings Committee
Tonight.

Major Bowies of the Blues Battalion,
and Sergeant L.. ". Gates, OF Company
c. OF the same organization, Will ap.
pear before the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings tonight to make formal
request for the use OF the drtli hall
of the armory for basketball purposes.
IT viii be remembered that the Buiid-
ing Inspector made the men stop play
Ing the game. because as stated by tile
city official, he was OF the opinion that
the citys property was being needless
~ endangered.
The soldiers had already mapp d out
schedule and had engaged coach and
were much chagrined a the order caus-
Ing them 10 stop activities. IL Is said
that the gymnasium is by no means
suited to the game and is too small.
At the meeting tonight these facts
VIII be laid before the committee, anu
while nothing will be done which an
tagoni2es the Building Inspector, an at.
tempt Will be made 10 prove to him
that the game Will not damage the
drlil hall.
If permission IS granted. then the
Blues quint viii continue the, practice
which was interrupted. and Will carry
out the schedule previously arranged.
In addition, an indoor track meet viii
be held. in which all OF the recognized
schools and colleges and athletic as
quotations viii be invited 70 participate.
The drill hall would be an ideal piaca
IN which TO hold such meet,
The Building Inspector has already
stated that he would offer no objection
TO the games provided the military
organization placed guard wires over
the lights and windows In the armory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
GIL OSE FINISHES
ON LOCAL ALLEYS
Engravers Take Two Out Of
Three Games From Meat
Packers.

The talent got all 1t was looking for
last night when the Isngravers met
the Meat Packers and walked away
Newport Alleys. II was as pretty
bowling az one viii see in a long time.
Every man on the two teams worked
tooth and NAH to win. The games
were ali close, and not until the last
frame was 1t possible to pick the
winner 1t was such bowling as made
one think of championship days
As usual large crowd was on hand,
ana the roofing was just as intense
as at any OF tho other battles. The
Engravers started off In rush in
the FIRST game. Captain quinn, who
led off for his team, made the high
score Of the series in the first game.
scoring EOS. He also captured high
total with 57e pins. The men behind
him followed his lead and did some
fancy work on the alleys.
In the second game the Meat Pack
ers started in the lead. Captain Curry
setting fast pace for his men. and
the beef slaughterers were never head
ed
The third game was the closest and
the most interesting of the three. Both
teams were anxious to win. Had the
Meat Packers won that team would
have maintained the lead In the race.
but by losing they tied with the En-
gravers and jewelers. each OF these
teams having a percentage Of $50.
On Friday night the American Lo-
connective Company plays the Plumbers.
Tile Plumbers have not played game
as yet but have been outstanding their
strength and practicing. All of the
teams are wei punched, and the race
waxeth warm indeed.
Following is the score and stand
ing OF the teams:
ENGRANERS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS

The principal characters in Becky
sharp" Langdon Mitcllell's stage version
OF Thackeray's Vanity Fair" in which
Mrs. Fisltc. for the nrst time in four
teen years. will appear at the Academy
Monday night. are Becky sharp her
self. the Marquis of Steyne. Rawdon
CrawIey. Joseph Sedley, George Osborn,
William Dobbin. Sir Pitt Crawley. Pitt
Ora wiley, Miss Crawley and Amelia Sed-
Icy. There are many more of less inn
portance, but Mr.. Mitchell has centred
his tage story In the foregoing seiec-
tions from the host OF characters in
the novel. and enc of the most COM
mended features of the play has been
the smoothness and completeness whicf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
Dezicatezy
orn7ed

and gently reared, women will find in
NIL the seasons Of their lives, as maid.
ems, wives and mothers, that the one
simple, wholesome laxative remedy,
which acts gently and pleasantly and
naturally and which may be taken at
any time, when the system needs a
laxative, with perfect safety and real.
ly beneficial effects, is Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of Sienna.
1t has that true delicacy Of favor
which is so refreshing to the taste.
that warming and grateful toning to
the stomach which responds SO favor
ably to it's action and the laxative ef.
feet which is SO beneficial to the sys-
tenn when. occasionally, it's gentle
cleansing is required.
The genuine, always bearing the
name of the California Fig Syrup Co.,
may be purchased from all leading
druggists in original packages of one
size only, price fifty cents per bottle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Why do they force me to commit each
day this awful crime
OF threshing over sterile straw and fab
ricating lies,
And making things look plausible &c
dull fanatic eyes?
This pulling things in by the wool to
yanl them out again
This putting foolish questions up to
absent-minded men:
This Strengthening Of language and en-
ballning tine remains
Is lovely occupation for a gentleman
of brains!
Earl Il Riser, in Chicago Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
But Broad Street VIII BE Illuminated Not
Later Than SATURDAY..

The outer globes for the Broad street
lights have not yet arrived. and for that
reason there VAS no Illumination last night.
The globes are, expected a almost any mo-
inent. and after their arrival IL will be but
tho work OF few hours to place them.
Engineer Traford said yesterday that he
would certainly have lights Saturday,
G obcs or no globes. Everything is In readi-
ness. and has been for some days All that
Is necessary is TO turn on q switch at the
power plant and the trick is done. The
people Of Richmond are aNinusly awaiting
the time when the main retail thoroughfare
Will be turned from dismal lane to a
long and patiently, ana now that the time
has almost arrived 70 see the fruition OF
their hopes their impatence knows no
bounds
It may be that the globes Will arrive be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
RICHMOND YACHT CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
OiIicers Elected and Reports Show
Organization in Splendid Condi-
tIon-Eornlnl Onening In SnrinY

a meeting of the Richmond Yacht
club was held last night at the resi-
dence of DR. William j. Cowardin 400
East Main Street, Reports of officers
We're received and showed the organi-
cation to be in a most prosperous con-
dition. The meeting was productive
of much enthusiasm at the prospects
Of the club. Several new members
We're elected
The following officers We're elected;
Commodore, DR. William j. Cowardln,
Vice Commodore, II. Y. Baldwin; Fleet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
HOPPE. BILLIARD EXPERT.
FIGURES IN ELOPEMEN'I

Baltimore, Md, December 14.-wllIe Hoppe
the billiard expert, married this after
noon at the Cathedral 10 Miss Alice Walsh
only daughter of Thomas Walsh, wealthy
clothing manufacturer of New York. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. 7. C.
Ciavan chancellor of the archdiocese OF
Baltimore.
The marriage was the elimination Of ar
eIopement II being bitterly opposed, II Is
said by the father OF the bride.
The first meeting of Hoppe and Mis-:
Walsh IS said TO have taken place three
years ago at Atlantic City. when the young
woman's life was saved by the man she
to-day welded,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
THE TIMES DTsNTcH RICHMOND THURsDAY DECEMBER Is 1910

make 1t so logical and understandable
even to those who have no Acquaintance
with the novel. Becky is Mira biskcs
most famous role, and the stage has not
seen u more fascinating example os the
highest type of real comedy. sale oil
seats to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
MAKING BASEBALL
NEWS IN WIN TER

Grind grind grind, and the winters
gliding past
And every blooming baseball yarn ex-
actiy like the last.
There is nothing in the larder, but the
fans must be supplied,
And If don't dig something up they'll
say | haven't tried:
The apret'te Is ravenous, the craving
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Captain, C. Z. Haywood: Secretary and
Treasurer, c. L. Cooke. The board of
governors will consist of the commo-
dore and John u. Murrell. Claiborne
Watkins, Connolly II Gordon and Il $
Christian.
Tho formal opening of the new club
house will take place some time early
in the spring. though no definite date
WAS set
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

fore saturday. Indeed. It is the belief OF al
who should know that they will. In tbs
event that they do the lights Will be turned
on the day OF their arrival. unless. OF
course, the Committee on Electricity will.
1t otherwise. and Sae members of ~hat com
mlttee are more anxious than any one elsri
1t is safe to say that they will place nc
obstacle In the way of the early lighting
OF Broad street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

is Intense:
hole that is immense
There is not a thing 10 talk about and
precious less to write,
And nothing coming TO relieve the mis-
cradle blight;
But l must make the weary rounds and
stall and scratch along,
And sound the depth OF nothinSness for
something right or wrong.
o. why can't they forget about this
thing IN winter time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.

IS a. NJ temperature 1850. - u
Humidity .....,,....''''c ~, "
Wind, direction .......''..,...' . w;
yvaather ...........,.....C Clear
10 noon temperature .... 46
% F. NJ. temperature .,..,...'''. ~
Maximum temperature up to .
p, M, ..,..,..,.,. l..,4..-,.'...., oo
Minimum temperature up TO
F. NJ .,s..,..,s... .............#.'.
Mean temperature ....,a...,..'..'' -
Normal temperature ,.......'.,, ~
Deficiency in temperature ,,,.,, Z
Deficiency in temperature since
Accum. deficiency in temperature
since January l ....,...... 80. 10Y
EXCESS in rainfall since March l, :, ~
Accum. excess In rainfall since
January | ...,..s,.. #.5,.,,...,,,,. 2.o4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Battalion held it's monthly dress pa
rade last night, and. as usual, large
crowd was present to witness the pa
geant Dancing followed
BY order of Major E. w Bowles
there will be no more company drills
until after January u. on account OF
the holiday season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
Aeroplane Meet in Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga, December I,-Actual aerial
Well as races between automobiles and aero
planes viii feature each OF the three days OF
the aviation meet. which begins here to-mor-
row other events on the opening program
.ineIude trial flights by Ely, McCnrdy, Post
and Ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
THE w EATHER

Eorccast, VIrCinia-FaIr Thursday
5,nd Irridny; moderate southwest to
west winds.
North Cnroinn-Fair, warmer Thurs
dny. Friday fnir; moderate southwest
IN west winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
Judge waddill Improving.

Judge Edmund waddill, Jr., of the United
states District Court for Eastern virginia.
recently operated uron at St Luke's Hos
pital continues TO Improve and Will. it is
expected be able to be out in about week.
However II is not expected he will be abba
to attend 10 official matters until after
Christmas,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

weather man saws that there Will be much
ice before the winter departs.
An indoor track meet will he held in Bal
timore on February H. So far only Johns
Hopkins University and the Fifth Maryland
Regiment will participate. The games Will
be held in the arlnory OF the military men.
DR.. Roller succumbcd to zbysko in the
wrestling match held in New York. Not at
ali surprising, the torelgner IS the best
man, and he proved II. Weight cnurlec.
with agility, proved the downfall of the
home talent.
Man reported have committed suicide
after witnessing one performance OF play.
Wonder II he felt that he would be con-
demned to look at more of the same per-
formance?
Ed. Barrows recently elected president OF
the Eastern League to succeed Pat Powers
is suffering from disease TO which many
of us would willingly fall heir. He had his
salary boosted from 5000 to $500 before he
did lick Of work. and has also been al
lowed a secretary. Ny. how we do progress
Charles Cutler, of Chicago, picked by John
l.. sullivan as the one best bet as a white
mans hope" Will re-enter the ring shortly
He is slated to go up against unknown In
the wiids OF Canada near Winnipeg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Prospects arc Frightening for basketball
team at Richmond College 1t Is understood
from reliable sources that n. meeting OF the
enthusiasts will be held before the week IS
out and that an attempt will be made 70
map out a schedule, The goods arc stu
practcng hard daily, and expect return
match with the Barton Heights High school
Nquint by whom they were defeated last
saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

n the above is true there seems llttle
possibility of Portsmouth getting franchise
unless the eight-cluh circuit is adopted, IT
looks like pity for Portsmouth Is now
ready to make good. They are enthusiastic
in Truckerville, and the men who are will
ing TO put up the money are the most sub
stantial men in the city. However, II Dam
vIlle LynchburE and Roanoke come hero
10 the meeting determined to stick together,
what can be done?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Iynchburg newspapers declare that there
is absolutely no truth in the assertion that
Lynchburs was ready and willing to sell
the franchise To the contrary, 1t is stated
that the Shoemakers Will be represented,
and that in all probability new park Will
be built nearer the city. All OF which is
mighty good news.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Since Senior Nino Largo "vamped" few
days ago with a largo wad OF the spend :
able specie and a sparller worth many IRON
men, the enthusiasm developed In certain
quarters regarding wrestling matches has
oozed out. SO to speak. Did you ever hear
a story about counting your chtckens'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

After all has been said and done Norfolk
Is really responsible for the state of affairs
Had Norfolk been reasonable al the begin
ming some arrang cement could have been
made. But there was nothing doing In the
reasonable limo so far as Norfolk was con-
cerucd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

The satisfactory part of it all is that Nor
folk begins TO realize that that town can
not dominate the league affairs. Norfolk
should have realized this fact long time
ago, and much OF the unpleasantness could
have heen avoided
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
CHARITIES Meeting.

Charities Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities will take place tomorrow night
at s o'clock at the Jefferson Hotel in room
No 500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
Shafts From Sportland
BY C. MALBERT
BY C. MALBERT

weather man saws that there Will be much
ice before the winter departs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Great pity that the weather got warmer
b and thereby spoiled the prospects for much
| skating around our peaceful little vlllaEe
= But cheer up, It Will get cold again the