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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-11-04
No, there isn't any mistake" Har'

mo. there isn't any mistake" Har'
~ said.
Did l understand Alright" Medders
asked. that thee are paying seventy
Ave dollars for that hat?"
Il did-without taking chloroform.
too." Harry rusfully acknowledged
Some hats are worth that much"
the Count remarked
"eure!" doomed the General. MY
wife often spends more than that for
. hat"
rs 1t for thy sister. Harry Med
lsrs asked. casually.
Il don't know II it will at her," Har
~ answered. non-committally.
"Wouldst thee lot W see it," Ned
dsrs asked Truly, \ hat worth that
much must b q wonderful thing"
Here the Count nsrvously inter
posed, afraid that the General would
become aroused II he saw the hat
NO, no. Der night air might spoil
I'll"
From tho house came the lank form
Of Socrates Primmsr. In his hand he
carried the hatbox which all day he
had been endeavoring to open In tho
presence OF Lucy.
What is the trouble?" he asked.
mo trouble at all-until you came"
Harry replied. drily.
Harry has simply been doing what
I have often DONE" General Blazes
explained He has bought a hat"
Primmer glanced at tho hat box
Harry held. and then looked at his
own.
This then. is for his wife?" hs In
quired, sadly.
"What?" the General said. misun-
Outstanding Primmer. Another man
buy hat for my wife? How dare
you!"
Primmer shrank away from him.
Nay" Medders soothed. THE hat
Harry has is for his sister. Carolyn"
NO." Harry corrected him, fearing
some further complication. THE fact
is, was going to give the hat to
Lucy-with your permission. Mr.. Med
ders. But didn't like to ask your
permission before all the others here
Bully for you, Harry" the General
beamed. "You couldn't do a finer
thing"
Thee hast?" Medders asked. What
is 1t. socrates?"
"A hat" Primmer announced.
Harry leaped to conclusion. In
stantly he coupled Primmer with tho
mysterious man who had bought tho
duplicate hat at Mile Daphnes.
Let's see It," he said.
He opened Primers hat box, and
one glance was enough to confirm MIS-
suspicion. He dropped the lid quick
| ly, took the box from Primers unre-
sisting hold. and said:
"Pll take your hat to Lucy. She'll
be-"
NO l shall present it to her my
SELF" Primmer declared. taking the
box from Harry.
"All right" Harry said. Don't let
any one profane that hat by seeing II
until it gets to the one for whom 1t Is
intended. And neither will l with
mine. You won't let any one see 1T
Surely not" Primmer agreed.
| "All right That's a sacred compact
Let's all go In now.
And as he ushered them into the
house Harry said things to himself be-
cause of his foolishness In paying
seventy-five dollars for hat when the
duplicate was in the house all the
time.
And" he growled. I've still got
one coming from Daphne!"
What did thee say?" Medders
asked, as they went into the reception
room.
81 was saying that hoped no one
was coming this evening to break up
our quiet little party. :.
| (TO BE CONTINUED
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-11-04
Fully Informed.

lis this Mr.. Walsinghams officer
asked the gentlemanly solicitor. a.
he paused before the dignified old
man who sat at the only desk In the
room.
Yes. Sir"
Are you Mr.. Walsingham?"
mo, I'm Just an inquisitive youns
scamp who has come in to paw over
his papers, read MS private CORE
spondence and smoke cigar that ]
have taken out Of his vest pocket
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-11-04
A Rate Maker.

"You say you charge extra for sum.
mer boarders who are trying to reduce
their weight"
/. "Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel.
II have to. They always develop the
biggest appetites."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-11-04
u Mr., WalsinghamT

It were not best that we should all
think alike: 1t is difference of opinion
that makes horse races possible
Mark Twain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

cotton exchange) has persistently re-
fused to do anything indicating even
a desire on the part of the element
in control to meet the recommenda-
tions of the bureau of corporations
which has recently pointed out what
should be done to protect the pro-
ducer of cotton from illegltimate
speculations.
l have introduced bill which /
believe will remedy the evil. My
measure denies the use of the tele-
graph and telephone lines between
the state for the transmission of
messages relating to contracts for
future delivery where there is no in
tention on the part of the seller to
deliver the cotton or the buyer to re-
ceive it.
The bill will not interfere with
legitimate trading in cotton but will
stop those transactions which have
repeatedly been declared by all
courts of last resort to be not only
illegal but against public policy.
think l understand the sentiment
of members of congress on this sub
ject and 1 do not hesitate to say that
in my opinion if the exchanges refuse
to reform their methods they will be
destroyed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

Washington, April I4.-Warning tc
the New York cotton exchange and
other similar institutions that they
must stop gambling or be destroyed
was served today by representative
Burleson Democrat, Texas in the
following statement written for the
United Press:
Copyright, 1911, by The United
Press Associations
tBy Representative Albert S. Burle-
son of Texas)
Something must be done and al
once to stop gambling in cotton fu-
lures, and the duty devolves upon
this congress.
A disposition has been manifested
on the part of one of the exchanges
to reform its rules and methods so
as to minimize trade effects of the
evil of cotton gambling but the great
controlling exchange (the New York
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
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of his active life and usually was
one of the leaders of the ticket upon
which he ran.
At the age of "a he taught school
at Roseburg, Oregon, and two years
later he became superintendent of
the public schools of Douglas county.
Two years later, in 1883 he became
deputy county clerk and In 1892 was
elected county clerk for four years.
He married Miss Harriet Rush
Benjamin, in Roseburg in 1883.
They had two children, Clifford, rs,
and Wallace, 10.
AT the close of his term as county
clerk he was admitted to the bar and
for 10 years practiced law in Rose
burg.
His entry into state politics came
in 1906 when he was elected secre-
tary of state as a Republican. In
March, 1909, he took the Office of
governor made vacant by the resig-
nation who had been elected to the
United States senate.
His health began to break in 1910
owing to a lupus cancer which af-
fected his face and he spent most Of
the year in California to repair his
shattered health.
At the general elections of No
vember, 1910, he was reelected sec
retary of state although he was out
Of the state at the time and it was
known that his condition was pre-
carious. ~
He began his second term rast
January.
Benson's fight for health carried
him from Oregon to Redlands or
three different occasions. On his
last trip he had been here foul
months and was reported greatly i'm
proved until last week. He con-
tracted a cold when the thermometer
dropped 20 degrees at the beginning
of the recent cold snap. Grippe
speedily developed and he was con.
fined to his bed. Despite the efforts
of two physicians, the patient sanl
steadily, and Wednesday night DR.
Lee Steiner, his physician and life,
long friend, was sent for in Salem
Steiner is scheduled to arrive here
tonight
While no plans have been made fol
the funeral, pending DR.. Steiner's ar.
rival, it is supposed Bensons body
will be taken to Oregon for inter.
ment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

purchasing the farm, j. Thorburn
Ross, president Of the Title Guaran-
tee & Trust Company, of Portland
was indicted for stealing the states
school money, and Governor Cham
berlain appointed Olcott as the ac-
countant to represent the state in set
Ting the affairs of the institution.
After settling the affairs Of the
institution with the state, the surety
company which went on Ross bond
desired his services in settling its af-
fairs with the bank, and he entered
its services, and upon the completion
of this work he accepted a position
with Ladd & Tilton. He was offered
permanent position in this institu-
tion, but declined 1t.
Managed Vests Campaign.
He continued to do expert account
ing and to look after the affairs of
his ranch. For 20 years or more he
has been warm personal friend OF
Governor West, and when he re-
ceived his nomination for governor,
though Republican in politics. he
volunteered his services to him dur
ing his campaign and became his
manager. He conducted a whirlwind
campaign for the governor with the
result that he was elected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
MEXICANS
SAVED BY
HIS ACTION
AMERICAN OFFICER WALKS
QUARTER OF A MILE UNDER
FIRE FROM BOTH SIDES AND
PUTS AN END TO THE BATTLE.
LrX1rEp pnEss LEAsEp VIVA. /

Douglas, Ariz., April 14.-Follow-
ing report that detachment of
federal troops with a machine gun
were headed toward Aqua Prieta to
attack the rebels who yesterday cap
tured that town, Americans in Doug
las today armed themselves with long
range rifles and at an impromptu
meeting agreed to return the fire If
the machine gun were trained in the
direction of their homes.
AS a result of the casualties on
this side of the line during yester-
days fight Douglas citizens are in
an ugly mood and, despite the ef-
forts of Captain Gaujot, U. S. A.,
commanding the patrol at this point,
to prevent untoward action, it Is be-
lieved that Americans will partlci-
pate If fighting at Aqua Prieta is re-
newed. Protests were forwarded to
Washington today from both sides Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRn.l

El Paso, Texas, April 1.-THE
roofs of the cathedral and the munic-
ipal buildings at Jaurez are covered
with soldiers awaiting the approach
of the rebel army, and great prepara-
tions are going forward to make a
determined stand behind the piles Of
sand with which the two buildings
are fortified
Variously estimated at between
1000 and 5000, the insurrectos are
still 20 miles south of Jaurez. They
are said to be headed by Francis Ma
dero, who recently abandoned his po-
sltion near chihuahua, and has since
been Joined by the forces of Orozco
and Blanco.
Mexicans from all the country 10
be traversed by the rebels are stream
ing into Jaurez today, prepared, II
the worst comes to the worst, to
cross the Rio Grande and take ref
uge under the American flag,
Advices from courier from Gaude-
lupe says 100 Americans, with two
machine guns, are there. 1t is not
known as yet whether they are part
Of Madero's army, or an inde-
pendent body which will join is the
attack upon Jaurez, for the purpose
Of releasing Converse and Blatt, the
two American prisoners held by the
federal troops.
In a mass meeting last night the
citizens Of Jaurez urged General Ma
varro, in charge of the federals, not
to meet the attack Of the rebels out
side Of the city, but to remain and
conduct his fight from the house tops
They feared that IL battle were
fought outside the city that Jaurez
would be sacked by rioters while the
battle was in progress.
Reports here today that insurrec-
tos last night captured ojinaga as
yet are not confirmed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
Los ANGELES
LIMITED WENT
into The DITCH

Riverside, Cal, April 1.-THE Los
Angeles limited on the Salt Lake
railroad, west bound struck sand
dune which had blown on the track
at Wineville Is miles east of River
side at noon today. The engine was
thrown from the rails and Fireman
p. S. Salman injured. The engineer
escaped by jumping. The passengers
were shaken out of their seats but
none was injured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
0regOn'S Secretary Of State,
Frank W Benson, Dies at
RedIandS; California, at 4:30
This Morning.
DEATH NOT UNEXPECTED
Death Was Due to a Lupus Cancer,
Which Had Slowly Sapped His
Strength-Attacked by La Grippe
Few Days Ago, He Never Rallied
and Quickly Succumbed-His De-
voted Wife With Him to the Last
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrRr.1 ]

Redlands, Calf, April 14.-Frank
W. Benson, secretary of state of Ore
gon and former governor, died here
at 4:SO this morning.
Death was due to complication of
kidney troubles, following general
breakdown a year ago. The end was
hastened by an attack of lagrippe
last week, from which he failed to
rally.
Mrs. Benson was present at her
husbands bedside.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

ben OlCOLt Will De appointed Sec
retary of state by Governor West, to
succeed Frank w. Benson, who died
this morning at Redlands Cal, and
will assume charge of that Office
Monday morning.
Now, the governor has not ap-
pointed Olcott, nor has he said in
so many words that he will appoint
him; but that Is the prediction be-
ing made freely in political circles,
and, while these kind of predictions
some time go wide of the mark, this
is one which will hit the bulls eye
and ring the bell, and one upon which
you can wager your last copper cent.
Office Is Closed.
The appointment will not be made
until Monday. That statement the
governor did make, but beyond that
he will not discuss the subject In
the meantime the Office is closed and
crepe is on the closed door, as, in
anticipation of law, there is vacan-
cy, and until an appointment no
businesss can be legally transacted.
The appointment of successor to
the dead secretary of state is defer
red, according to the explanation Of
the governor, in Difference and re-
spect to him. Monday morning the
governor will make the appointment
and the doors of the Office be thrown
open again to business.
Olcott Wen pualired.
Ben Olcott is we'll qualified to fill
the Office of secretary of state. He is
an expert accountant, and master
of Office detail and system. He is a
member of the State Com mission of
Bankers, and stands high in the es-
TEEN of banking men. For the last
few years he has claimed Bend, Or
as his home. He has a ranch in
Crook county of which that little
town is the metropolis, and he has
been engaged In putting 1t under
Irrigation. He has made study Of
Irrigation, and will be a valuable
member on the desert land board and
other boards of which the secretary
of state is a member, by virtue of
his position. At least this is what
those who know him say.
/ Short Sketch of Life.
BEN Olcott is young man-yet on
the hither side Of the forty mark. He
was born in Keithsburg. Illinois, and
there received his education-a bust
ness education. He came West in
1890, and went into the employ
of the VIM. Brown Shoe Company,
of this city, and afterwards served as
bookkeeper in the Ladd & Bush
bank.
Becoming attracted by the gold ex-
citement In British Columbia, he sew
cred his connection with the bank
After prospecting and mining for
awhile In the kings dominion. he re-
turned to his home at Kelthsburg
and entered the banking business
with his father. The venture was a
successful one, but his father in a
few years because Of advanced age
desired to retire from active bust
ness, and the institution was sold
Returns to the West.
0lcOtt returned to the West, and
this time It was the gold fields II
Alaska that lured him, and he en-.
tered the service IF Captain Barnett
who founded the town of Fairbanks
Captain. Barnett started what was
known as the Fairbanks Company
and olcott looked after his banking
and mining interests.
| After two years in Alaska, he re
turned to Salem and purchased q
farm In Crook county, near the towr
OF Bend. and he has claimed thet
lplace as his home. Shortly after
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
BUT LITTLE EXCITEMENT
ALONG THE BORDER

San Diego, CAL, April 14.--Judg-
ing from the statements of General
Tasker H. Bliss, who arrived here to-
day from Calexco, there is little ex-
citement along the Mexican border.
"There is nothing of interest there
that can tell you about" the gen.
eral told a representative of the
United Press.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
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Fire in a Hospital,

r San Francisco, April IA :
= The lives of so patients in the :
= st, Francis hospital were jeop- =
+ ardized today by a fire which :
+ damaged that institution to the :
= extent of $4,000 The fire :
I. started on the second floor of :
+ the annex building, and soon :
+ spread to other portions of the :
+ structure. I
+ A panic was averted by the =
+ quick action of nurses in carry =
+ ing the patients to places of :
+ safety. :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
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Rebellion in CoahuiIa.

= Eagle Pass, Tex, April IA Z
+ News Of the first grave rebel :
+ outbreak in the state of Goa :
+ hula reached here today 1t :
+ was that the insurrectos have 4
+ burned six bridges on the rail I
+ nOad south of Ciudad Porfrio :
= Diaz, and thereby have cut off :
= all communication to the south. =
+ The only uninterrupted railway =
+ line from the American border =
+ into Mexico now is that which :
= passes through Laredo. All =
+ others are in the power of the :
+ rebels. =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

Portland, Or, April 14.-Secretary
Of State Frank w. Benson formerly
governor of Oregon, who died at
Redlands today, was SO years Of age
on March 20. He was born in San
Jose, Cal, in 1858. He began his
professional career as a school teach
er, later branching into the law. He
was an office holder the greater part
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
Courtesy to Strangers.

If a man be gracious and court
eous to strangers it shows he is a
citizen of the world and that his
heart is no island cut off from other
lands, but continent that joins to
them. Bacon. -,-s--
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
Frost Causes Raisln Prices to Jump.

Fresno, April IA further in
crease was expected today in the
price of raislns as the result of a
heavy frost last night, which, with
the frost Of Wednesday night, caused
a loss Of rs per cent of the total
crop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
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To Dlsfranchise Negroes.

= Washington, April 1.-THE :
+ disfranchisement of the negro is !
+ the object of a bill introduced :
= in the house today by Represen- :
+ tative Hardwick, of Georgia. :
+ Hardwick's measure proposes =
+ that the following amendment :
= to the constitution be submit =
= to the state legislatures for rat :
+ ification: =
= THAT the 14th amendment to :
+ the constitution of the United :
: States be and it hereby is re- =
+ pealed, =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

III Paso. Texas, April 14--An un-
confirmed report is current here this
afternoon that Madero's 1000 have
reached Casas Grandes, and boarded
three Mexican Northwestern trains
for Jaurez.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
MUST STOP
GAMBLING
IN COTTON
Congressman BurIeSOn, Texas,
Warns the New York Cotton
Exchange 1t Must Stop Gam
bling in Cotton or Be De-
StrOyed.
CUT THEM OFF THE WIRES

Burleson Introduces Bill Which
Denies the Use of the Telegraph
or Telephone Lines Between States
for the Transmission of Messages
Relating to Contracts for Future
Deliveries-UnIess for Actual Sales
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
MADERO IS
MARCHING
TO JUAREz
His Army Is VariousIy Esti-
mated at from 1000 to 5000
and Is Now 20 Miles South
Of the City, Which Is Help
less.
THE CITY MAY BE SACKED

NIeXicans From the Country Around
Jaurez Streaming Into the City,
and viii Cross to the American
Side If Fighting CommenCes--1OO
Americans Are Reported at Quad
elupe Armed With Machine Guns
VIII Join Rebels.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14
WILL GIVE
THE PLACE
TO OLCOTT
Ben 0ICott to Be Appointed
Secretary of State Monday
---WeSt Rewards Personal
Friend and Campaign Man.
ager.
oLCOTT IS A REPUBLICAN

West Poor Politician, Else He
Would Have Appointed Turner
Oliver, Who Ran on the Ticket
With Him, for the Place-Ap-
pOintment Leaves Control of the
Board in the Hands of Republicans
and West in the Minority.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

Continued on page eight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-04-14

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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-11-01

block forty-eig:it. In the city Of Kiam-
nth Falls. Oregon. formerly Nichols
addition to the town Of Linkvilie.
Oregon. and I will on Saturday. the
! sth day OF November. 1911. at 10
O'Clock In the forenoon Of said day. at
the front door Of the county court
house, In Klamath Falls. Oregon, sell
at public auction. TO the highest and
best bidder. for cash In hand. all
.he right. title and interest Of the
above named defendant, w. w. Mas
ten. IN and TO said premises. and also
all the right. titlc and interest which
said defendant. w. w. Mssten, had
In or to said premises on and after
the said 21st day Of February. 1911.
together with the tcnements. heredit-
amcnts and appurtenances thercunto
belonging, or 10 much thereof ns may
BE- necessary TO satisfy such execu-
tion, costs and expenses Of sale.
Dated at klamath Falls. Oregon,
this 1sth day Of October. 1911.
w. B. BARNES.
Sheriff of klamath County, Oregon.
BY N. J. BARNES. Deputy.
10-1s-11-1Sh
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-11-01
NO CAUSE TO DOUBT.
A Statement d Facts Backed BY .
6trono Guarantee.

Strong ouarantss.
We guarantee immediate nnu pos'
tive relief 10 all sufferers from conSti
nation In every case where our rem
edy fails To do this we will return tue
,money paid us for II. rhat's frank
statement Of facts. ana We want you
to suhstantiate them NJ our risk,
Rcxnli Orderlies are eaten Just IKE
candy. are particularly prompt ana
agreeable In nction. may be taken ~
any time. day or night; do not cause
dinrrhus,. nausea. gripping. excessive
looseness. or other undesirable effects
They have very mild hui positive
action upon the organs with when
they come In conthct. apparently net
Ing ~ a rcgulativt tonic upon tho re
taxed muscular coet OF the bowel, thns
overcoming wsakAess, and aiding IA
restore the bowels to more vigorous
nnd healthy activity.
Rexall OrderlteS are unsurpasSabis
aud ideal Tor the use OF children. OLD
folks and delicate persons, We can
not too highly recommend them q
all suGFerers from any form '6s con
tipation and its attendant evils
ats why We back our faith In them
Hour promise q money back u they
kgive entire satisfaction. Three
Aablets 10 cents. 10 tablets y
, onhlets y cents. Remam
obtain hsxall Remedie'
~, - snsa The Rexall 0tOro
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-11-01

nth Fails visited Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Booth Sunday.
sssss
=. e. Combs moved the house he re-
Gently purchased of Nick Monson "a
his ranch last week.
.
Mrs. w. y. Phillips and Mrs. Arthur
Addison entertained several Of their
lady friends at the home Of Mrs. Phil
lips Saturday afternoon. All present
report peasant time.
sss 80
The dance at Fred Smiths Wednes.
day evening was poorly attended on
account Of the rain.
Gussie Beebc is spending II few
weeks nj the home ranch.
80
". l.. Allen Of Midland is Visiting
relatives In our neighborhood this
week.
Ed HarwOod and Mr.. and Mrs.
chas. stccman were Falls visitors on
Monday.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-11-01
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that there
are funds In the city treasury for the
redemption Of the following warrants.
Interest on same will cease from date
hereof:
?G56. 1867. 2G5s. $3.50. 1861. 3ss3.
1903. 1864. 1896. 2666. 2667. 266s.
1857. 1911. 2672. 2673. 267t. 2676,
2G76. 2G77. 267s. 2S7s, 1850. 1881.
Datcr at Klamath Falls, Ore. this
2Gth day Of October. 1911.
J. w. SIEMEN0. City Treasurer.