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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17

Send copy OF the Xmas edition OF
The Capital Journal to your friends
back east. II
Attorney Carey f. Martin has moved
his law offices to rooms 412-413-414
Masonic temple. 11-29-ti
Open evenings. The store of Geo
c. viii, dealer in music and sewing
machines, will be open evenings from
now till Christmas. IL -14-3t
Ten thousand copies of the Xmas
edition of The Capital Journal will
be printed. Phone or mail your orders
to the office as soon as possible. Il
Much refreshed and glad to get
home Henry Meyers and wife return
ed last night from a pleasant sojourn
in the balmy south. The travellers
visited many points of interest and
Imet many Salem people meandering
about the Golden Gate country
County Clerk Allen is at loss to
understand why the marriage license
business at his place of business ia
the court house has fallen off so this
month. For the past two months 121
licenses were issued. So far, Clerk
Allen can account but for a meagcl
nine,
The Hazel Green Literary and De-
batting society held its first debating
contest last Saturday evening, and
the affair was a grand success in ev-
cry particular Standing room was at
a premium in the Hazel Green school
house and every one enjoyed both the
oratorical argument and the fine pro
gram rendered,
The Salem lodge No. l6, Degree OF
Honor, has elected new officers. They
are; Past Chief Of Honor, Ruby Pou-
Jade; chief Of honor, Muzzetta Esch
l. of H., Lottie Dorcas; c. Of c., So
phie Keene; Receiver Carries Hol-
man; Usher Lillian Hurd; Assistant
Usher, Dora Autranc; Inside Watch
Emma Mason outside Watch, Laura
Sellwood; Trustee, Arabelle Bailey.
A delivery horse, becoming fright
ehed az a passing street car yesterday
afternoon on east State street. at.
tempted to cayort a little and fell side
long on the pavement, The animal
showed no signs of fright, but when
opposite the ear, jumped up in the air
and tried to buck All four feet wen,
from under him when they struck the
wet pavement and down went the
would-be funny equine. He suffered
no injury, however, and got to his feet
without help
Most every home in the city can be
decorated with mistletoe this year. II
is said by farmers residing in West
Salem and near Liberty south OF Sa-
lem, that this now popular parasite is
abundant on the oak trees and the
berries, which are considered a rarity
are In evidence more this year THAI
has been noticed for some time The
lunches are larger, also. due, II Is
said. to atmospheric conditions being
most favorable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
Price. $3.50

~ acres at Livesley, on Oregon
Llec'ric' Good Groom house. barn. 2
Snels' chicken houses, Ii acres in
cultivation balance in timber and
'rush lOc fare from Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17

Send a copy Of the Xmas edition of
The Capital journal to your friends
back east. II
Millinery sale, Velvet and velour
shapes up to $3.50 now $3.50. The
French Shop, 1865 N, Liberty,
Trim your Xmas trees with electric
candles. They are safe. Tallow can
dies are dangerous. Ask Geo. Il. Pet
tengill, 1856 North Liberty street.
Closing out toys, Visit our bargain
basement, All toys and dishes are be-
ing closed out at less than cost, The
style Shop. Mrs. b, Y, Swart, Ma
sonic Temple 12-17-6t
Judge Galloway, of the circuit court,
has awarded Judgment in the follow
ing cases Salem, Falls City & West
.orn railway vs. Alvin Godfrey and
Hannah Godfrey for $3.50 damages,
and same plaintiff against John and II.
II, Craig, for Si6I50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
GOVERNMENT WILL
INVESTIGATE THE DISEASE
UNITED pnnss LEASED w1nr.1

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 17,-Further
Indication that the government is 60
ing eXhaustively into the tuberculosis
problem during the next session of
congress was given here today when
DR.. W. c, Billings, sent out by the
public health service to investigate the
prevalence Of disease among the In
dians on western reservations, COM
pleted his research and discussed his
findings informally with Secretary W.
F, Snow, of the state board of health.
His report is to be before congress by
February l.
DR.. Billings reported thata a large
percentage of the Indians were tuber-
cular, due, he believed, in great part.
to TIE fact that they keep their dwell
ings dark and cannot understand the
necessity for ventilation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
REALTY SNAPS

Two four-room, modern bungalows
one block car line, with basement,
connected with sewer, street paved.
Price, including all assessments, $500
and $3.50, $3.50 cash, balance SIS per
month, This is a snap. See Mr..
Scott.
Snap, 1O-acre tract, 61-2 miles
from Salem, on good road, minutes
walk to school. This land is all
cleared and ready for crop is excel
lent for fruit, II sold soon can be had
for $1S5 per acre, $4OO down and $40
per month. See Mr.. Scott.
One acre land broom house. about
21-2 blocks from car line, good soil,
some fruit trees, Price 1915, $3.50
cash, balance $40 per month. See Mr.
Scott.
We loan money.
We write insurance.
We rent houses.
BECHTEL & BYNON.
otl State Street. Tel. Main 452.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
DEFENSE RESTS IN
DYNAMITE CASES
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrRE.1

UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l
Indianapolis Ind, Dec. 1.-THE de-
Tense in the so-called dynamite con-
spiracy trial here rested its case un-
eXpectedly this afternoon, after J. T.
Butler of Indianapolis, one Of the de-
PENDANTS, had concluded his testimony.
This action came as a bolt from a
clear sky to the prosecution.
Defendants Olaf Tveitmoe and f.
A. Clancy Of San Francisco; II. s.
Hocllin, Of Indianapolis; Frank Webb.
OF New York; ], +. Munsey. of Salt
Lake City; James E. Ray and Edward
smythe' of Springfield, III. were not
permitted to testify in their own de-
fense.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
Business Chances

II you are looking for a chanco -
get a good paying business It will nav
you to investigate the following.
Small grocery and confectlonorr
good location; daily sales from sso
to $50; invoice about $500; rent ga
month. See Mr.. Scott.
General merchandise store NJ dano,
on Oregon Electric; invoice abon,
$500; good country trade. Owner
wishes to retire. See Mr. Scott.
A small store on railroad, including
one acre and building. This Is good
proposition, and can be bought rlgbt
as owner wants to go East. See Mr.
Scott.
Good suburban grocery, doing good
business; excellent location; can be
bought right for quick sale. See Mr.
Scott.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
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= CITY NEWS. "

Place your orders now for the Xmas
edition of The Capital Journal. tt
DR.. F. L. Utter, dentist, announces
his new location at suite 3O2-3OS U. S.
bank building, 12-11-6t
For one week only all Nation Bis
cult goods, canned goods, on sale at
cost Commercial Eat Shop, 1872 Com
merclal street Geo. w, Graham, prop.
VIM. Chrlsman, 35i N. Commercial
street. Candles, CONNECTIONS, cigars,
tobaccos, fruits Your patronage is So
ucited. 12-11-6t
A resistance to a motion requiring
him to pay into the court $3.50 to cover
the expense Of service for Eureka Hal
Vorsen was filed last night by H. o.
Halvorsen
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
X *%* X X x = X X X X X X y
X PERSONALS. y

PERSONALS ... -, - ,t -. 49,
Mrs. Wilbur Gains left last night for
Portland to spend Christmas with rel
adves,
W. A. Liston has returned from an
extended visit in California.
Victor Hassing, Of Monmouth, was
in Salem today looking after business
matters
Roy Miller left this afternoon for
Gold Beach to spend the winter.
Archie Beck and wife, Of Spokane
are in the city visiting old friends for
few days Mr.. Beck is a former Sa-
lem boy
E. J.. Potter left for Portland this
morning on business,
Mrs. julius McNichols, Of Aurora, is
in the city today Christmas shopping
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
SHOE REPAIRING SHOP.

j. c. Lalley, who had charge of Ye
Boot Shop shoe repairing depart
ment for the last seven years, is now
in charge of the new and most COM
plete shoe repairing shop in Salem.
223 North Commercial street. Jacob
A. Rise, successor to E. S. Lamport,
Saddle and Harness Co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
Price, $4,000

10 acres two miles from Salem
postoihce acres Royal Ann cherries
acres Spitzenberg apples, 5 years old
d. acre bottom land and . acres stump
land' easily cleared. 5room house
OaTn and 8 chicken houses. Fine
spring Of water.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
All Doubt Ended.
LuNITED rREss InAsrn w1nr

UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRr1
hedondo Beach, Cal, Dec. 1.-THE
second pontoon and the rudder of the
nydroplane in which Horace Kearny
and Chester Lawrence started for San
francisco Saturday were found this
afternoon off Bailey's Camp. three
miles south OF Rendondo Beach
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
Republicans Shut Out.


TV'I1171 7F777TT 179TT77 T--TI
Chicago, Dec. 17-Election COM
mlssioners Of Cook county hereafter
viii recognize the Progressives instead
of Republicans in selecting judges and
clerks of election, according to a de-
cision of County Judge Owens today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
MARRIED.

sTONE-CONKEY.-At the residence
of Rev Davis Errett, Monday even
ing, December 16, 1912, Miss Violet
Conkey to Lester E. Stone, both of
Dallas, Oregon. Rev. Errett per-
formed the ceremony
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17

Republicans are to hold a conven'
tion to discuss the question: What
is the matter with the Republican par
tv9r
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-17
A Snap at $4,000

T-0Oo cash. balance on time to suit
at per cent
9taod
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
TEACHERS COW HERE
sIxTY-EIGH7 r -rEAcH rs HERE
FOR ANN AL INSTITUTE WORK
.5S335a5 tIAlG IN i g CHARGE. i.

@ The Teachers Institute, including
all the teachers Of rural schools in
Ramsey county, convened in Devils
Lake Monday with a roll Of sixty.eight.
. s. Berg Of Dickinson, is conduct
ing the institute while supt. Haig is
the general M lanager Miss Inez g.
Anderson Of Fargo, is the primary in
structor The regular work Of s in
struction in the methods Of teaching
began Monday morning and will be
carried on through hout the week. Mr..
Berg gives advanced Instruction in
Gives, history. math hematics, etc, and
MISS Anderson gives primary 4instruc-
tion. Mr.. y. ]. Taylor OF Bismarck,
state superinte dent Of schools. arriv-
ed in tile city Wednes esday TO address
the institute
DR.. Kroese, president OF the James.
town college, delivered the institute
lecture wednesday evening
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
FOR R. PROUD OF III
2NtsELvd I IN EN- WAN Al Il TO KNOW
OR VII M 8TF EY'LL VOTE f4ti
3s557s ON NOV 5TH.

Velya, AZ. D., Nov. 4. --ss or Roose-
welt and Proud Of it, is the slogan Of
6s business and professional men Of
this city who have taken an unique
way of citing the world know for
whom they will vote Nov. s..
declaration has been drawn up
and the signatures Of those who have
declared their intention OF aiding the
colonel Sat the polls are append led. The
declaration follows:
the undersigned, believe III the
principles and platform OF the Pro
gressiEe party we believe In its In
vincible leader. 'Theod odore Roosevelt
and WA hereby declare our ntentiop
III vote for him on Npyembe 5, 1912,
and We want AL the world to 8llsnoW9 IL. 3
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
CHICAGO BOY SENDS AID!
BOY oFtGTEN SENDS coNTRlBu..
,15 EloN AND LETTER OF. E N
oURAGEMENT*TosTEDDY

New York, Nov. ,,he following
letter received from q Chicago youth
by Col Roosevelt while he was in the
Mercy hospital, has a tendency to
show the undying faith which the
American people hold in eodore
Roosevelt ais "a leader among men :?5s IL
Hon. Theodo Roosevelt, n S$i
Mercy Hospital Chicago s9s3 ~
Dear Roose 4
hope yon.are getting on NIGEL for
4 want YOU to be our president. If 7
was q man sSuld help you. and work
hard for YOU and tell tho people how
good YOU are. but 4 am only ten years
old. Am sending some money that i
made selling flowers to help you and
q want you to- keep 1t. 4. 4 pray every
night that yol viii soon be well, and
II know that God is helping you. y
brother he II Ave, he praya too. 4
5fSss Yours truly. y,
Vincent Curtis Baldwin,
I1i720 Estes Ave. Chicago ss8;. IA.
octoberI s. 81 2. 2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
NORTON A SURE WINNER
( BISMARCK TIMES PREDICTS NOR
TON WILL CAB RY FIFTEEN
II COUNTIES. h tj 4

Bismarck Times !: We make no pre-
tensions at being the seventh son Of
"a seventh aon. nor q correct gauger
sof public sentiment, but we would
like {fo enter into d guessing contest
with. .Ihe democratic nominee. There
are. seventeen counties III the third
Sgolngressio sional district. We VIII guess
that n. p. Norton carries II out Of
the seventeen counties that the social
lists carry two counties and that the
democratic nominee will carry three
count ies. This is olir conservative
guess, but our real down in our heart.
personal guess iss that ri D. Norton
viii carry aftesn of The counties, the
socialist one. and tho demoerattc can
8didat ono conn
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
DENIS TO 4.
BOOST 3 { FOR IL R5. ! !.
I. and ]. !. new y i. PARTY | ! 4 !
DON NJ DICKINSON ONCE MEMBER
%35.. n Il OF CLEVELAND cABINETf A.
4. ss,... I; +. 8. NOW FOR r. r., 4..
WAS S.sN|LSON.MARSH ENTRuiAST
|oBJEcTs TO ABUSE; OLD PARTIES
.s.a =, HAVE. HEAPED ON GULL ! ..
m, n 4 ~ MOOSE LEADER. s'

.,r New York, Nov. don. M. Dickin-
son, OF Detroit, Mich, lifelong demo
Icrat, postmaster-general under Presi-s
dent Cleveland, before that chairman
Of the Democratic National Committee,
has sent a telegram to Colonel Roose-
welt pledging him his unqualified sip
port forSthe presidency. A.. >,
5sE The attempt on Roosevelt's life Mr..
Dickinson attributed to the reaction
iary teachings Of both old parties.:.'
II have known MIR. Roosevelt for
more than twenty years, and there is
mot dishonest hair on his head or a
Icowardly cell in his BRAIN" declared
Mr.. Dickinson. a '."' = . ;;ts ;S@ !
Mr.. Dickinson placed emphasis on
the fact that he had made an address
on the same platform with Governor
Wilson when the democratic candidate.
last spoke here; had supported Wilson
lat the primaries; had attended many
Wilson ratification meetings, and it
was not until he studied the Demo.
cratic platform, with its reactionary
planks, that he made up his mind to
Esuppest Colonel Roosevelt Mr.. Dick.
inson says: q, ;5 s ..,l. It.. Z /. l. -. 83s ~
I sI was aWilson man before and at
the primaries 7 was a WILSON, man
fright through the Democratic convens
ton. i T made an, address of welcome,
t.ssS s.,
worked for the Democratic BAT party ali
my life, and it was not until after the
most careful thought 1 decided to
break associations Of : such long
standing. 8 ~. ~: ~
Z When became convinced that the
progressive platform was far ahead
of the platform of either of the other
old parties, Il had no further hesitancy
in embracing Roosevelt's cause.
Il have known Roosevelt for twenty
years or more. knew him as Police
Commissioner Of New York, as AS
sistant Secretary of the Navy and as
President Of the United States. i CON
slider him ]; the greatest man in the
country =4 .,5:s5y.... ~. >5#&.
7 don't like the abuse the old party
organs and speakers have heaped on
Roosevelt. It is the reactionary teach
fngs of the two old parties that are
directly responsible for the attack on
Roosevelt, that and the .vituperation
some speakers for the old parties have
applied to him. Y .ss ..- >Sr,,' W. w i !.
'I hope Roosevelt is elected. Il His
lofty aspirations have been amply
proven BY the acts he has done for
the the. benefit Of this country, and he
should have his second elective term, !"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
Butt !. i Will v ] GARRY ROLlA
BuTTz STRENGTH lis lNcREAstfaG
s5 a I I'm EARLY EVERY Pr EcfNcT5
q Fs &C oUNTY .s,5s

a'eIl Raolla, a AZ '..SlL, p Nov. It'll Tie
Sthlreshilag TIN out Of the, way, tile biggest
vote in The history of Roletfe county
sis3 the predit teton for next wee nv
sseryone 81 me has taken q keen interest in
the national q state ana local Tickets.
There has been liberal amount pf
campaigning by All the candidates.
It is confidently redicted that
Judge 9. w. Buttz, who was given the
handsome majority Of 1877 at the June
primary 'liir election. will carry Rolette
county next Il week By nearly twice 8 that
number n His increasing strength is
shown n nearly every precinct 81 tie
county Ss3
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
.BlUTTZ MAJORITY WILL /" "" .
". !. Be 1000 IN BENSON
LEEDS ATTORNEY SAYS suTTz
WILL RECEIVE, BIG MAJORITY n
! INaBENsoN COUNTY.

Hon. Victor WARDROBE of Leeds, the
prominent Benson county attorney,
was in the city between trains Tues
day. Mr, WARDROBE is regent of the
State University and 'in5sthe June pri-
maries was nominated as one Of the
Republican candidates for the legisla-
ture from Benson county, leading ali
other candidates by a vote Of nearly
two to: one. He has no opposition this
sfalI. speaklng of the district judge.
/ ship islaisIp flght ttin Benso county Vard.
rope said 5s .55
u.s. v bssn JIG
political situation in Benson county
and made a very thorough canvass
this summer. Judge Buttz made 4 q
splendid showing in the primaries car.
rying 80: precincts in Benson to Cow.
ans ls;; he carried Benson ounty, his
home county, by nearly twice as large
a majority, as his opponent carried his
home county. Even among those who
opposed him in the primaries there lis
now a strong feeling that having won
out SO decisively Mr.. Buttz is entitled
to the election this. fall. From my per
sonal knowledge Of H conditions in
Benson and from what / have gather.
ed in talking with prominent men in
nearly every precinct in the county
there is no question in my mind but
what Judge Buttz will carry Benson
county November 9Th by largely in.
creased majority from 800 to 900. I
have also found that sentiment ii
many other parts Of the district is rap.
idly swinging to Mr. Buttz, as he has
become better acquainted. and + am
confident that he will be elected BY q
handsome majority. 3 :SS s<. "a 4.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
ARMY TO HAVE TAG Day
FUNDS WILL BE USED in EREc-
ae- OF TWO TRAINING
y SCHOOLS in UNITED STATES VI

; The one wish manifested by the late
General VIM. Booth, founder Of the
Salvation Army, was to establish train
ing schools throughout the country for
the purpose of educating the young
people Of the nation along the lines Of
his work. The General, in speaking Of
what he hoped for said on one occa.:
sion: :$''You have schools of art, you
have colleges sof music, you have uni.
.Yersities, where men and wi omen Of
the veal lthier classes are taught those
things which will make them a help
to the community and a grace to So
ciety Now, why not, I say d uniYer.
:sity of humanity? That is what 81
mean to make our training schools
university where consecrated men and
women can learn best how to serve
their fellow men and women. e &. He
failed, however, to carry out his idea
before his sudden death, and now as
a lasting tribute to their late leader
the Salvation Army have taken up
the idea and expect. to make ii q sue
cess.
lgs IN order to raise the funds neces4
.sary to erect two institutions Of this
nature q large sum of money will be
needed, and to meet this need a tag
day has been inaugurated on lNoyem-
Der 9th, election day, when tags Will
be sold Ito those who wish to contrib.
ute to the fund, the purchaser paying
whatever sum he desires It's contributes
The plan is indeed d good one and
should have the support of all regard.
less of religious affiIiati ions;
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-11-01
STA ! HAS /! \
|. HlJN'.DR |. MILES ].
d new | ! | TRACK / I (
STATISTICS sHosNa IMMEN ST; In.
GREASE IN Bli DING OVER Nh.
5....s PREVIOUS YEARS $E5 s5 1,
TOTAL OF: 5, PAM. OF RAILROADS
GREAT NORTH Efsl HAS BUILT 3os
s35:i MILES OF NV n RAILROAD, .sss
.a2 III n uRinsG 1912. s 3 A s..;

Grand Forks, Nov. / There is prob
ablysno other industry which indicates
the progress and growth Of a state as
does railroad building. Statistics Sc
cured by the Development League Bu,
reau at: Grand Forks, show that in
1912 North Dakota has had an in:
creased railroad mileage over 1911 Of
miles. The present year is second
only; tof 1906, ! the greatest year OF rail
road building il ahe state when 612
mites Of new lines were constructed
North Dakota IS now beribboned by
no less than 1924 Hes Of main and
branch lines and siaefracks. This mile.
age&is assessed for a total Of $42, 1892
sone-seyenth of the total assessed value
of all property il The: state. 4 .s5 !
The new mileage III 1912 is idistrib
uted among the separate companies,as
follows: Great Northern, 1908 miles;
500 I5O miles \; n ortf fiern Pacific, 121
44s1nil and mid Hand gontin ental, rs
as III
B The Great tllern 's added mileage
5iss the n Fargo,s Surrey cut and the
Stanley, orthW,egt branch from Stan
,ley to- Wildrosse bib branch: opens
in the aTt nies III orthwestern
corner of the stasse iii the eouunties 81
i1MAountrail. Burk Div lde zand WI
lianas.
Ihe 500 has III gnowr N
s'si 9 IL u: ss
from rake ssol the line of The
500, Iflroug tie count off aaHenry
Pierce, henson, Ramsey Nelson
Grand 'orks and Wa1shsss This line
was started during the summer ant
is now hauling freight. The territory
ranks with the best I'LL theSstate ane
upEto this time did not: have adequate
transpo ABILITIES. 32 s5,5 i:; II ID
/ The Northern Pacific has completed
its Missouri river branch running from
Mandan along the river through Nor
ton, Oliver and Mercer counties, t
Stanton This road has also complet
ed about 92 miles Of line known al
the Pingree.Wilton branch. IS s.
L: When the tremendous outlay Of the
money necessary to build and equi1
this new mileage lis considered h to
fgether with the large territory opened
up, and the thousands ofspeople direct
fly benefited some idea Of the progress
being made BY North Dakota is ther
gained. NJ. N