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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
COMMISSION COMPLETES CHARTER
AND 1T is A JOE HUMMER FOR SIZE
-+++++++++++++
A Noble Gentleman.

+ New York, Aug. 3O.-Ac-
+ count Oreste Del Noco today
+ was arraigned in the Harlem
+ police court on a charge Of hav-
+ ing abducted 15-year-old Dor
+ ois Weigle from her home in
+ Cleveland Ohio. He was held
+ for examination on Friday,
+ under $4,000 pail.
+ The detectives who found the
+ girl in Del Noces apartments
+ here claim their attention was
= directed toward him by an ad-
+ vertisement inserted in a Cleve-
+ land paper which read:
+ Fine gentleman of noble birth
+ wants to marry young girl who
+ is honest and educated. Blonde
+ with light red hair preferred
+
4 + 4 = L + l. l. 4 4 4 4 = 3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
Storm Hits Charlotte.

Charlotte, S. c., Aug. 3O.-North
Charlotte, a suburb Of this city, was
badly damaged today by a hurricane
which wrecked a church and un-
rooted a score Of buildings.
The storm was accompanied by a
cloudburst, and for time the streets
were flooded. Many homes were
ruined by the wind and water.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
Center in Bloomington.

UNITED PRESN LEASED WIRE.I
rector Durand today announced that
the correct center of population in
the United States is located in the
western part of Bloomington, Ind. The
first estimate placed the center in
Brown county Ind, nine miles east
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
Frisco Has a Fire.

San Francisco, Aug. 30.-Fire of
undiscovered origin early today de-
stroyed the Inlaid Floor company's
factory here, with a loss of $4,000,
and the Eagle Brewing company's
plant. with loss of 100000. Twelve
horses were burned to death in the
brewery stables. and Fireman T.
O'Conner was slightly injured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
HOLDS PORTLAND GIRL
AS A WHITE SLAVE,
LryIrED pREss LEASED WIRE. l

sacramento, Cal, Aug. 3O.-Steve
On rasate' wanted in Portland, Or,
Ss;,No No charges of white slavery. is
win uelained at the city Jail here
Who une anne Verstater. a pretty girl
bendagsa was IN his compny when appre-
+ LIEU i oy the local police.
Ba .t,i - alleged that Pennagate brought
sts,e, s!'I mere from Portland Miss Yer
portIossS says he promised to marry her.
.lhs5 anu ~ authorities have been noti-
prisonanu ana have replied to hold the
brina 81 until an officer comes to
urI nh Hiln Tor trial. Relatives of the
Tbo III take her back to her home.
easas ls police say they have two clear
Aagate. 'e slavery against Pen
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

Charleston. S. c., Aug. SO.-With
reports from some of the islands
still to be received, the death list
from the hurricane in this vicinity is
about 90 Large crews of men are
clearing away the debris.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
Must Buy Early.

TTNITED FKEoa LEAHEU WIHE.I
San Francisco, Aug. 30.-The love-
lorn swain who desires to take bou-
uuet to his sweetheart on Sunday af-
ternoons here must not tarry. The
florists have agreed to close shop at
noon on the Sabbath.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
TOO MANY ARTISTS DON'T
MAKE A GOOD FAMILY.
[rvIrEp rREss LrAsEp VILE.

San Francisco, Aug. CUNTS. Mar
ion De Lappe, artist and society girl,
says two artists Never would do in
one family as husband and wife" "
When her final divorce decree from
W. R. Lappe is signed she says she
will marry Robert Pike, a business
man
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
Worse Than Runaway.


UNITED PRESs LEAsED VINE
San Jose, Cal Aug 30.-Former
Mayor c. J. Martin has survived two
serious runaways. but the punishment
alleged to have been inflicted by his
wife can not be endured Today he
Is seeking a divorce.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

Her Outfit a Bait.

, Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 80.
+ Miss Fay Evans, flirt cop, is
+ out of a job today, because
+ Chief of Police Sebastian did
not like the clothes she wore.
+ When Miss Evans brought
about the arrest of nine mash
+ ers in three days, Chief Sc
bastian sent for her to inquire
+ into her unusual success. When
+ she reported before the chief
+ Miss Fay wore a light colored
+ lace dress, white shoes and
+ stockings, a black silk large
+ sleeyed wrap lined with silk Of
+ a brilliant red, with collar and
+ cuffs of the same.
This was topped off with a
+ tall black domino hat, the size
7 of a peck measure.
+ 1T is all very plain to me
+ now remarked Chief Sebas-
tian. That getup would make
+ most any man stare. You're
+ fired.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
CouId Not FIy.

UNITED PRESS LEAsEp wTRE.
Squantum Aviation Field. Boston
Mass, Aug 30.--Owing to heavy wind
and rain today's aviation program here
was cancelled
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
MAIN FEATURES DUG OUT
Of A Big STACK OF CHAFF
BY THE PATIENT REPORTER

Covers the Ground Mnuey, From Licensing Doctors and
Lawyers to Regulating Poultry and Making it ''UnIawfu
for Rooster or Hen or Both, Travelling Separately or To-
gethe to Roam the StreetS"-Aer Being Gone Over by
City Attorney Will be Reported to Council and by SUBJ
mitted to the People.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
two WITNESSES SAW MAN
LIKE ONE BEATTIE SAYS
DID THE FATAL SHOOTING

Witnesses Say That the Man Seemed Absent Minded and
Looked Wild and Carried Single Barrel Shogun-He
Was Seen by Both Witness Near the Scene of the Muir
der and on That Nght-0ther Testimony Looks More Fa
vorable, and Paul BeaeS Story is FIay Denied by An
other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrnn.l

Chesterfield Court House, Va,
Aug. 0.-Sensational testimony,
partially corroborating the story of
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., that mys-
terious stranger shot and killed his
wife on the lonely Midlothian pike
was given here this Afternoon at
Beattle's trial for the crime.
Testlfying as witness for the de-
fense, Eugene Hanshaw swore that
about week before the alleged mur-
der he saw on three different occa-
sions a strange man on the turn
pike.
"He had a two-weeks' growth of
beard said Henshaw, "and seemed
to be about so years old. He was
tall; l never saw him before the
Wednesday preceding the murder,
and have never seen him since. He
looked wild, and thought him a lu-
natic. On two occasions, when / saw
the man, he was seated beside the
road, and once he was trudging along
with his head down. On the Monday
before Mrs. Beattie was killed l saw
this man within three-quarters of a
mile of the scene OF the murder. He
wore a slouch hat, dark clothing and
dark colored shirt.
Henshaw's sensation was height
ened by the next witness, w. r.
Howland. He swore that he saw a
man similar to the one described by
Henshaw on the night of the murder
within mile of the scene. The man
carried a single barreled shotgun on
his shoulder, and wore a slouch hat.
He was walking toward the turnpike
and toward the spot where Beattie
claims the stranger slew his wife, as
she sat beside him in the seat of
their automobile.
Cross examination failed to shake
the testimony of either Henshaw or
Howland Paul Beattie, recalled to
the witness stand this afternoon, de-
MED testimony offered by c. r. Baker
to the effect tht he told the latter
after the inquest that he intended to
tell all he knew of the murder because
Henry Beattie's father had made
Paul's mother sign away her property.
Broadnax Robertson, the 14-year-old
cousin of Alexander Robertson, then
took the stand and corroborated Alex
ander's story regarding the discovery
of blood on the turnpike some distance
from the scene of the murder One
spot, the boy testified. was at least
a mile and a half from the spot where
Mrs. Beattie is alleged to have been
killed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

Chesterfield Court House, Va,
Aug. 3O.-Wlth the completion to-
day of detail testimony concerning
the blood spots on the Midlothian
turnpike on the night Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., is alleged to have mur-
dered his wife for the sake of Beu-
lah Binford, the prosecution rested
its case. The last witness for the
state left the stand just before the
noon recess was taken.
Detective George FARRELL in deny
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

Tentatively agreeing upon the char
ter for a commission form of govern
ment for the city and of which char
ter the above are the salient planks,
the general committee appointed to
draft it and submit it to the council
adjourned last evening until such a
time as the draft may be revised by
the city attorney. When it shall have
been finally revised the committee
will again consider it from beginning
to end, and then it will be ready for
submission to the council, which will
through an ordinance submit it to
the people
The foregoing planks were adopted
several days ago by the committee
and it spent last evening in consider
ing the general provisions. The planks
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

The abOliShment of primary nOmi-
nation and the adoption of the cer-
tiiiCate plan.
A mayor with a salary of $1,000 and
two commissioners with Il salary OF
$500 each.
Tax levy not to exceed 10 mills.
No bonds issued without a two
thirds vote by the people.
Twenty days to demonstrate against
Improvements.
A lien for assessment shall not at
hCh until improvement has been
begun.
Franchises to be granted by board
and not people, but not subject to
emergency clause.
All franchises to contain common
user clause.
Can not be granted for longer than
g years, or without fair compensation
to city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-30

are 10 - tI ana Wallowa county farmers
ouiid their own phone lines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
TAKE PASSENGERS
FROM THE TRAINS
Six Men With Tickets to
San Antonio Arrested
in Monterey.

Monterey, Mexico. March 24.-On the
incoming train from Tampico there
were six men holding passage to San
Antonio. Texas, and they were arrested
at the union station in this city as sus-
picious characters. Yesterday morn
ing's train over the I. NJ. brought in
four similar individuals, who were
Immediately placed under arrest. They
stated they weres from California. The
local police have made numerous ar
rests during the past few weeks of
this character. @
The authorities here are planning to
force the street railway company to in
stall airbrakes on all the cars operat-
ing in the city. 1t was understood
when the system was installed that on
account of the various dangerous hills
which the cars have to climb and de-
scend the cars would be thus equipped,
but as yet not a single car now in use
has airbrakes.
Traffic is very light over the rail-
roads entering this city. At present
there seems to be heavier travel to-
wards the north than to the south
This is said to be on account OF the
revolutionary troubles frightening for
eigners out of the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
TRIES THIRD TIME
TO CUT HIS THROAT
Gleason Smashes Car Win
dow to Get Glass to
Slash Throat

J. B. Lavender arrived in Ell Paso
Thursday night having in custody G.
n. Gleason, who attempted to commit
suicide at Sierra Blanca, Tex, first by
attempting to cut his throat with a
pocket knife and later with a nail file.
On the train en- route to FL Paso, he
again attempted to end his life, it is
said, by sticking his head through the
window pane. He cut his neck with
the glass which he had butted out
with the top of his head. Consta Bile
Lavender seized him and bound up his
wound so that he viii recover. He was
taken to the FL Paso county jail, where
he is held on a charge of insanity.
Gleason was in FL Paso Wednesday
night and raised a disturbance at the
union station, but was permitted to
continue his journey as far as Sierra
Blanca
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
SPECIAL ELECTION
OFFICERS SELECTED
Tucumcari to Vote on Pur-
chase Of Waterworks
System.

Tucumcari. n. NJ, March 24.-The
following officers have been appointed
for the special election TO be held
April 29, to decide whether or not the
city shall purchase the water system:
Ward l, c. H. de Yampert. J. J. Harrf-
son, J. A Trickey, judges; T. n. Law
son and Adolf Sanchez clerks. Ward 2
+. F. Salazar, J. B. Lucas, J. D. Rich
ardson, judges; A w Collier and H.
r. Buchanan, clerks. Ward 8. r. C.
Stubbins, J. W. Burlington, s. H. Nc
Elroy, judges; d. J. -aber and H S.
Brickley, clerks. Ward 4, J. w. Camp
bell, A s. Potter, ]. S. Hofer, judges;
Bert Littleton and L. z. Sherwood,
clerks The first ward voting place WI
be at the courthouse, second ward at
the north side school house, third ward
at the ward school building, fourth
ward at the high school building.
In case the election carries, which
is practically certain as little OPPOSE
ton has developed. four miles of new
eight inch water mains will be laid
taking in the suburbs of Tucumcari
from which four inch pipes will run
as laterals. The bond issue provides
for $4,000 for immediate improve
ments 1t IS figured that the plant
will net me city $4,000 annually from
the beginning.
The improvements in the city park
on South Fourth street have been de-
layed through the shipment of the
wrong order from the nursery in
Michigan. The order as given by the
city embraced 200 black locusts and
100 black walnut trees. The correct
shipment will be received here in an
other week, when work will begin set
ting out the trees.
steady rain, mixed with snow, is
falling, having continued for "a hours
This is the second fall within a week
The grass on the hill sides is showing
green.
Report from the eastern portion of
the county indicate that a larger acre
age than ever will be planted this year.
over 1000 acres of new land having
been broken. Most of the ground viii
be put out in cotton. milo maize and
broom corn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
TWO ACQUITTALS
IN. DALHART COURT

Dalhart, Texas, March 24-In the
district court in the case of John E.
McCanless, charged with the shooting
of Herman Pastour, the jury brought
in a verdict Of acquittaL McCanless,
who was sheriff at the time Of the
shooting, had asked to be indicted, al
though it was considered that he had
acted within the scope of the law and
his official duty.
The jury in the case of Hicks Phil
lips, charged with shooting Floyd Tan
dy, brought in a verdict in favor Of the
defendant
Abe S. Long. a veteran locomotive
engineer, who had been running out Of
Dalhart for 10 years, died yesterday
following an operation last Saturday
although the operation was successful
He had been afflicted for some time
with Bright's disease and this caused
his death.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
THREE CHARGES AGAINST
NEG RIO TO BE AIRED IN EOU

John Hall, negro, was arrested by
the police Thursday night and will
be given hearing Friday evening in
police court He is charged with as
sault, disturbing the peace and ma
hcious mischief. 1t is charged that he
broke down two doors and tore up the
house in general and tIen beat his
wife.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
Honest Druggist
Gives Good Advice

Having suffered for some time with
backache and after being treated by
many physicians for bladder trouble
without any good results was induced
by my druggist to try DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. From the first 1 was
surprised, as all pain disappeared.
Have since continued the treatment
and am satisfied I am cured.
Yours truly,
FRED FLYNN,
So. Tuxedo St, Indianapolis, Ind.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
v. nj. q. a. CIRCUs.

''Iingaling Bros Circus" will be
given Friday and Saturday nights only
at 8 o'clock at the Y. NJ c. A. Com
forttble seats are promised for all.
NOne hundred and fifty performers in
spectacular stunts of daring and skill
are advertised. Including clowns. bar
perfSrmers, dancers, boxing match.
hand balancing and tumbling." All
seats are reserved and are on sale at
the z. NJ. C. A. at 25 and so cents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
ASK POLICE TO LOOK FOR
MISSING MAN IN Ell PASO.

TIE FL Paso police have received a
Letter from Las Animas. Colo, request
ing hat they make an effort to loeaie
w. H. Murray, a prominent cattleman
of that city, who was last heard from
in 81 Paso on December Is. 1910.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
CHINATOWN TRUNK MYSTERY.

THE Chinatown Trunk Mystery
opens a two nights engagement at the
Ell Paso theater Saturday night This
Is the latest and claimed to be the
most pretentious OF the many Chinese
melodramas that are offered to the
public 1t is said to be written around
the facts of the Elsie Sigel tragedy so
far as has ever been discovered and
the management says that it teaches
a dramatic moral lesson to young girls
who think it their religious duty to go
amongst the Chinese with the teach
ings of Christian religion" 1t takes
four acts and nine scenes to stage the
play and it is claimed that the oppor-
tunities for scenic and electrical eff
fects have been fully lived up to-
Seats are now selling and the prices
are 25, So rs cents and 81.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
WOMAN IS ANNOYED BY
THREATENING LETTER WRITER'S

Mrs. J. H. McHenry who lives in a
tent at the corner of Pera and Es-
trella streets, has complained to the
police that she has been bothered by
several anonymous letters threatening
her with violence. She also says that
a black hand was painted on the fly
of her tent yesterday
The police believe that these have
been the nranks of hovs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
RETURN FROM INSPECTION.

G. S. Waid, superintendent of the
G. +. & S. A. railroad, and assistant
superintendent c. r. Morrow returned
to p Paso Friday morning from an
inspection trip over the G. II. line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
ARRESTED FRIDAY MORNING.

B. A. Booth was arrested Friday
morning on a charge of violating the
poultry ordinance by keeping more
than two dozen chickens in his COM
mission house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
NETHERsOLE TO GIVE MATINEE.

Olga Nethersole, who will play here
Friday, March 81, will offer ner new
play, The Redemption of Evelyn Vau-
drey" Miss Nethersole will also give
a matinee Of the same play. Seats go
on sale Tuesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
CITY OFFICIALS
TO PASS ON PLAY

Mayor c. E. Kelly. alderman Sam
Blumenthal and chief Of police Ben
Jenkins will witness the first perform
ance of the melodrama to which OBJ
lection has been made by local Chi
nese, and if they find that it is i'm
proper the production will be stopped.
County attorney W. W. Bridgers said
that the show could be stopped. but
he did not know if he would take any
action in that regard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
onIr One .sRRoa.O u1rIN1NEr

Major E. T. Scott, of Redlands, Cali
fornia, is a guest of the Y. NJ. C. A.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of E. w.
GROVE. Used the World over TO Cure
a Cold IN One Day. 25c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
Letter to
DIR. Kilmer s. Co.,
BinghaInton, N. Y.
Prove What swamp-Root VIII Do Fer
You

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You viii also receive
a booklet of valuable information. tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention The
Ell Paso Daily Herald. Regular fifty
cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24
SEIZE 90 HORSES
AND MULES HERE

FL Paso deputy sheriffs seized 80 head
of horses and mules in this city Thurs
day afternoon upon request Of sheriff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-03-24

TWO FINED FOR yAGRANCY.
Andrew and Mary Wilson, negroes,
were fined 500 and $50 respectively,
when tried III police court Thursday
evening on charges of vagrancy.
Evening journal., 1911-09-27
BOOKS AS AID TO
CITY CHARTER
InStituet Library Has Compiled
Interesting List Of Ref
erenCe Works

The Wilmingtno Institute Free
Library has issued a catalogue of
books and references to periodicals
On municipal government This has
been compiled for the use of the
public in the consideration of a new
city charter. It contains only a part
of the resources Of the library on the
various subjects listed. Those who
wish to go into the subject more
thoroughly. can do so by consulting
periodical indexes and other sources
of information in the Reference De-
partment
The list in the main comprises only
books and articles which deal directly
with city government. Such subjects
as municipal improvement. town
planning, etc. have not been treated
because they do not form a.part Of the
imperative functions Of the city gov
ernment. Very few books and articles
relating to the details of different de-
partments of city government have
been included Technical books on
street paving, municipal chemistry
and filtration plants have been omit
ted While the library has a good
collection of books on these various
4 phases Of city activity, they form
small part in a study of the making
s of city charter.
Evening journal., 1911-09-27
MEETING TO HEAR
OF KIDDIESCOURT

Under the auspices Of the Juvenile
Court and Probation Society and OF
the Social Service Committee OF the
New-Century Club, there will be an
open meeting to which the public ia
invited, on Friday evening at o'clock
at the New Century Club. Judge De-
Lacy, OF the Washington Juvenile
Court will be the speaker, and Presi-
dent George B. Miller of the Associs-
ton will be chairman Of the evening
The Social Service Committee OF the
New Century Club have taken great
interest in the work. and 1t is largely
through their cooperation that FRI
days lecture has been secured.
The public school teachers are also
actively helping in assisting Chief
Probation officer e. Ross Farra in
caring for the children on probation.
practically all Of whom are ordered 10
attend school
Evening journal., 1911-09-27
PER CAPITA DEBT
OF COUNTRY LESS
II Has Decreased From $76.9S
In 1865 to $lO.S3 In
1911

WASHINGTON. Sept. 27-The per
capita debt of the United States Is
decreasing steadily. In 1900 1t
amounted to 1882; in 1865 it was
S76es, and in 1911 but $10.sS. The
interest charge per capita, which
amounted to 64 cents in 1900, and
$4.12 in 1865 was ss cents in 1911.
and the total annual interest which in
1866 was s146,OO0,0OO was $21 1888 1888
in 1911.
The above figures are taken from
Statistical Record Of the Progress Of
the United States. 1SO0-1911." small
document just issued by the Bureau
Of Statistics, Department Of Com
merce and Labor. It pictures in sta
tistical form conditions in the COM
mercial, financial, industrial and
transportation systems of the United
States at brief intervals since the
year 1900, down to, and in many in
stances including year 1911. In those
cases in which the subjects consid-
cred are measured by governmental
Usual year RCilO4n AilC n6uANc lOA luC
fiscal year 1911 are included; in those
in which calendar year periods are
used, of course, statements can only
terminate with the calendar year 1910.
Among the interesting facts shown
are that the area Of continental
United States was S43,255 square
miles in 1900, advancing to 1,734.63O
square miles in 1910, TO 2,995,536
square miles in 1850 and 3,026,759
square miles in 1853, since which date
no change in area is shown. The
population, which was 5.333,333 in
1900, was 92,750,000 in 1911. Public
debt, which was $83,000,000 in 1900,
reached $2,675, 100000, less cash in
Treasury, in 1865. the figures Of 1911
being s1,015,000.000 Money in cir
culation was $26,500,000 in 1900; in
1911. s3,32s, ,627 ,O02, and the per capita
circulation, which was in 1900 S4.99,
was in 1911, s3435. Deposits in all
banks in the country cannot be shown
earlier than in 1875, at which date
they are set down as little over ST.
000,000000. and in 1910 over $4,000