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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
TAFT AND PROSPERITY
Why Chase Will O. the -Wisp I?
Asks Hilles.

Prosperity is the keynote Of a state
ment made by Chairman Hilles OF the
Republican National Committee yester-
day. He points out how all over the
country the various industries are run
ming at full blast and looking for more
men TO employ Business men and
others, the chairman says. are asking
what is the cause OF this prosperity He
replies:
There is only one answer. so far as
the political aspect OF the situation is
ncerned--Pre sident Tafts stability;
his refusal TO bend to every passing
breeze of Opportunism; his souarely
planted attitude on the American protec-
tive tariff system and the Constitution.
Had the President accepted the hodge
podge of tariff legislation passed in Con-
Rress by a coalition OF Democratic free
traders and third term opportunists.
where would he the present business
prosperity OF the United States?
Do business men, employer and en-
ploye alike, wish 10 have their interests
experimental with, or interfered with,
while either Democrats or third termers
carry out their programme" OF cure-all
for fancied. not real, wrongs?
No nation in the worlds history has
shown such marvellous development as
that enjoyed by the United States under
the constructive policies or the Republic
can party Why change this record 10
chase a Will-o'-the-wisp?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
PLAN REPUBLICAN RALLY STRAUS PROUD Of BOSS
Leaders Expect to Hold Largest
Meeting of Campaign Nov. |.

Plans are being made for a monster
Republican rally in Madison Square Gar
den on Friday, November 1. II In 20 be
held under the auspices Of the Republican
County Committee. and will probably
be the largest meeting OF the campaign
in this city. Job p. Hedges and James
W. Wordsworth, jr., candidates, respect
lively, for Governor and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, will speak, OF course. Who will
present the national Issues has not yet
been determined.
An urgent invitation was sent to Gov
ernor Hadley Of Missouri, but the follow
ing dispatch was received from him yes
terday
Would have como except that the state
committee wanted me to stay IN Mis-
souri,"
An effort ia now being made TO per-
suade Secretary Knox, OF the State De-
partment, to make the speech on national
issues. Other speakers will be selected.
One Of the features OF the meeting VIII
be an automobile parade that will precede
It. Cars from Suffolk, Nassau and West
chester counties, In addition TO New YORK
City, are eligible. Enough entries have
already been received 10 indicate that
more than 100 machines, with an aver
age Of six occupants, will be in the hne'
In addition to the automobile parade
there will be thirty-hve other parades' one
from the headquarters Of each Assembly
district IN the county. There VIII be
ba nds and red fire and other ways OF
expressing the enthusiasm OF the Re-
publlcans and their confidence in the re-
election OF President Taft and the cleo
ton of Job z. Hedges as Governor.
A meeting of tho Republican State Com
roittee has been called for II o'clock sat
urday morning II will be at the Repuo-
iican Club. The object is for conference
on the developments Of the campaign
thus FAR. BY that time many OF inc
county canvasses will have been received,
and n general line on the situation VIII
have been obtained. l., A..
Tbere have been some changes In the
Long Island itineraries Of Job L. Hedges
toT 20 morrow and Saturday. He VIII
make the North Shore trip nrst. to-uioI-
roU and the South Shore trip satuIoaS'
The complete itinerary Is as foiIo"s:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
People of New York His Only
Master, He Declares.

lFrom stsn Correspondent Of Ths Tribune ]
Corning. y. y. oct ls.-Oscar Stratus
is not camera shy. He told his audience
at Bath tonight that, unlike Governor
Wilson. he did not mind being photo
graphed with his boss" for his only
master was the people OF the Empire
State.
Now. am not ashamed Of my boss"
he said. 81 propose 10 have the same
boss when get to Albany that | have
now. and am not ashamed 20 be photo
graphed with them. az Governor Wilson
was whom he met Murphy In Syracuse
and somebody was about 10 snap tho
camera at him. Did you read about II
and why they scattered? do not scatter
when they snap the camera at mo I am
proud Of my boss. II is the people Of the
Empire State"
Mr.. straus counted JOB Z. Hedges out
Of the race. II don't see the remotest
chance OF his going 20 Albany" he said,
except his coming up there 10 congrat-
uiate me; and he'll come. too"
In finishing his second speech in Bath.
where two meetings were held, he re-
iterated his pledge OF defeating his life
TO the public good. He said: II was
not born with n gold spoon IN my mouth.
end ! know what Il is 10 struggle up
ward. am supposed 10 be a great mil
iionaire but millions have never had any
attraction for me. have been in the
public service serving my country, and I
propose TO dedicate the rest OF my life TO
my fellow citizens"
The candidate spent most OF his day
In rural districts, and he promised his
hearers a vigorous good roads policy lie
told the farmers that they received only
IS per cent OF the value OF their produce,
and that with the coming Of good roads
they could take their commodities directly
20 market by means OF automobiles. He
also advocated cooperative associations
TO do away with middlemen, and reduce
the cost OF living.
II was after o'clock this evening when
Mr.. Straus reached Corning, where he
addressed big meeting.
II am not a politician and don't pro-
pose to degenerate into one" he told the
audience. II would a thousand times
rather go down 10 defeat than TO have
Murphy on my back, as Mr.. Sulzer has,
or Barnes. az has Mr.. Hedges. If you
want TO get into power yourself. why, I
am your man. II you elect me Governor
] am going TO follow in the footsteps OF
Charles Z. Hughes, and one OF the first
things / shall insist upon will be the pass
ing Of a real preferential primary law"
The first meetings OF the day were at
and Watkins, in Schuyler County. Night
meetings at Bath and Corning took the
campaign into Steuben County. To-mor-
rows itinerary will include Addison, Hor-
nell, Geneseo and Batavia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
With MEMBERS ofPhae
u 9 CITY'S q
REpUBLICANCLUBS

Charles l. Fleck, Republican candidate
Tor reelection TO the Assembly from the
04th District, was born in 1861. He re-
ceived a high school education and then
completed commercial and business
course. Mr.. Flick has travelled extern
sively and speaks several languages.
For many years he was in the china
ware business and is now chiefly in
terested in real estate, with offices at
No. lS5 Broadway
Mr.. Flick has for the last twenty-five
years devoted as much of his means as
he could afford and a great part Of his
time. including much personal service,
TO the amelioraeion of the condition Of
the needy. He also has identified him
self with every civic movement for good
government. In politics he has always
been Independent and progressive. He
served for a long time as a director OF
the Beth Israel Hospital, Of the Free
Loan Association, as trustee of the
United Hebrew Charities and as presi-
dent of one Of its downtown branch or
CARNATIONS.
Mr.. Fleck is now vice-presldent OF the
Home for the Aged and Inf1rm, main
tanned at Mount Vernon by over sixty
fraternal and benevolent organizations
Of New York City; is an active member
Of the Bronx House Civic Centre. treas
urer CT the Parents Association OF Pub
lie School 4 and an active member OF
kindred educational, social and philan-
thropic organizations
In the Assembly Mr.. Fleck voted and
worked for every measure In the interest
OF the whole people and for all measures
In favor OF labor and the safeguarding
OF life Machine grab bills and corpora
ton grab bills received his stern and
unffinching opposition. He introduced
bills for honest direct Presidential and
local primaries: for the initiative, ref
erendum and recall; for old-age pen
sions; for safeguarding life .on railroads:
for just and equitable mechanics lien
law, with preference for labor. and Other
measures for the general public good
Members OF the Madison Square Re-
publican Club would like to know what
Frederick G. Tanner, executive member.
and James y. Luttrelle. chairman OF the
clubs entertainment committee. were
doing at Blackwells Island yesterday.
EE-CongreSsman J. Van Vechten OIL
colt, president Of the Republican Club OF
the City Of New York. will address to-
days MONDAY meeting Of the CONNER
cial Travellers Sound Money League,
at No. +24 Broadway. This meeting is
especially for those interested In the
drygoods business.
Job f. Hedges will speak this after
noon at 4:3o at Earl Hall Columbia
University, the meeting being held under
the auspices OF the Columbia University
Republican Club. Ex-Congressman Will
lam S. Bennett, Alexander Brough. candi-
date for Congress; John F. Yawger. can
didate for the Senate. and Charles II.
Wilson, candidate for the Assembly,
also will address the meeting.
George ". Wanmaker. leader OF the
Ilth Assembly District and president OF
the district club, has been n member OF
the Republican County Committee since
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
PRAISES RECORD OF MIR. TAFT
Big MONDAY Crowd Hears Senator
Wainwright in Brooklyn.

The Republican MONDAY meeting az the
Montague street headquarters, Brooklyn
was crowded yesterday when Senator j.
Mayhew wainwright, Of Westchester'
spoke OF President Taft's record and the
tariff. He said that Mr.. Taft had DIS
played courage in all his acts as Presi-
dent. and argued that nothing he mad
done should prevent his reelection.
Senator Wainwright declared that the
tariff had maintained the high average OF
wages in this country, and that laoorers
frequently received higher pay for their
DAVIS work here than they would receive
in Europe for weeks work there. He
praised Job E. Hedges, Republican candi-
date for Governor. and James W. Wads-
worth. IT., Republican candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor as descendants OF pa
trIots who had fought for their country
and he said they had shown the same
sort Of spirit.
He said that Mr.. Sulzer was a product
Of Tammany Hall. III you elect him.
he added. you may expect him TO be
Tammany Governor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17

1878. Mr.. Wanmaker has called a meet
ing Of his election district captains for
tonight.
Gus" Henken, major OF the 9Th Pegi-
ment and one Of the shining lights Of the
Ivy Club, OF the 18th Assembly District
has become 80 enthused over Tafts
chances that he has decided to postpone
his trip abroad until after election.
when we march we don't stand still,
SAYS the major. I'm going 10 take my
coat of, roll up my sleeves and work
hard 10 put the Mooses and free traders
out OF business in the 18th"
The James @ Blaine Club, 81 the N
Assembly District. held an enthusiastic
meeting last night at It's rooms IN East
Broadway. Alexander Woln. candidate
for Congress. Jacob Shapiro, candidate
for the Senate. and Morris Cohen, candi-
date for the Assembly, were the speakers
The following meetings will he held to-
day under the auspices Of the Republican
County Committee:
Noon-TrSvellCrs' League No, 42l Broad
way. J. V. Y. DlcOtt speaker. Taft and
Sherman Jewellers II, ubll.an Club. No.
81 Maiden Lane: J. 7. Canavan and l.
KurtZ. speakers.
Evening Carnegie Hail 9TH street and
Seventh avenue, with Job T. Hedges. ea-
Governor John l. Bates II Massachu-
setts Congressman Ebenezsr J. Hill and
J. Van Nechten Olcott, speakers. Camp
Taft. No. $50 Fast 18TH street. y. ".
Steele. tr. and Judge " H. Wadhams
speakers. Seigois Van Nest Casino; Van
Nest; Judge W. II. Wadhams. speaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
FRIDAY.
SATURDAY.
FIVE HELD FOR TONG FIGHT

The ave Cinnamon arrested on Monuay
charged with being implicated In the XIII
ing OF 1--WE men in Chinatown on Monoas
afternoon were held by coroner jury
for homicide Lau Way, Chin ouock ana
On Fong were held without bail. and TWO
others. Gee Dong Yung and sam Dons'
were admitted 10 $4,000 bail. furnished oy
q surety company. Two OF the prison
ers are members OF the Hip Sing Tons
and three are members Of the On Leong
tong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
TAFT WORCESTER'S GUEST
President Made a Member Of
ANTIQUARIAN Society.

Worcester Mass, Oct. l6.-fresldeht
Taft came to Worcester from New YORK
to-day, TO be the guest OF the American
AntIouarian Society. He was made q
MANNER of the society before he arrived.
sat through its principal meeting OF the
asy and tonight was the principal
sneaker at the banquet st gave at the
worcester Club. Other speakers to-day
were James Bryce, the British Amoassa-
dor. end Senator h. G. Lodge.
Early tomorrow he leaves here by mo-
tor for Beverly. expecting TO spend at
least ten days quietly at Parramatta, MS
summer cottage. Mrs. Taft and Miss
Helen Taft and other guests OF the Pres
idept on the Mayhower during the big
aast review I'm New York Harbor came to
Worcester with him on his private car.
hut continued on to Boston. The Presi-
dent was the house guest in Worcester OF
Waldo Lincoln.
Arss Della Torrey, Of Millbury. Mass,
who's. apple pies have delighted the Pres
ident. attended the afternoon meeting OF
the society and sat beside her favorite
nephew. She went back TO Millbury later
4, a hR White House automobile sent
from Beverly to take Mr.. Taft TO PARA
malta.
yben Mr.. Taft, accompanied by Mrs.
Taft and his military aid, Major I. L.
Rhoads, left here yesterday morning on
the New Haven Railroad for Worcester
Mass. the President was closely guarded
on the ride from the Holland House,
where he had spent the night, by Secret
Service men and by squad of motor
cycle patroimen. In addition to the uni
formed force, detectives accompanied the
president 10 the station. riding In an
automobile which kept close to the Pres
dents car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
U. 8. SENATOR BRIGGS ILL
Breaks Down in Campaign for Re
election and Goes to Hospital,
by Telegraph 20 The Tribune.

BY ItIeBIapH 70 7 HV IIlUIHo'I
Philadelphia, Oct. l6.-United States
Senator Frank o. Briggs. OF New Jersey.
came here yesterday from Trenton and
entered a private hospital. where he will
remain three weeks He is suffering from
a complication OF ailments. He was TAX
ing an active part In the campaign In
New Jersey until his breakdown several
DAYS ago.
At the recent primaries in New Jersey
Senator Briggs was chosen for reelection
BY the Republican voters OF the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17

Citizens! Who Of you are partly 70.
sponsibIe for the registration this year
being below that for tho first two DAYS
four years ago? Wake up! Do your
duty! You still have a chance. To-
10 the third day Of registration.
Booths open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17

|, selstsrl RegisterII To.morrew. Il
~. 'ne third day Of registration. Do
H.. permit anything to prevent yeur
MA on the registration books to-
d. night. Tomorrow 10 the third
* registration. Booths open from
q n. to 10 o. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
MOTOR CAR SUPPLEMENT OUT.

A supplement 10 Robbins Motor Car
Directory" OF automobiles registered in
New York State. just issued, contains AZ
teen thousand additional numbers and IN
cludes registrations UP to last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Looks Like Editor

John Dorcas who formerly was in
the marble trade at Salem, but now
lives at 17S Ellis street. Portland
has received a picture of his brother
Simon Dorcas, of Upton, Iowa, and
at first sight 1t is almost a perfect
likeness of the editor of The Capital
Journal Mr.. Dorcas has not seen
his brother for 81 years and was de-
lighted to hear from him, and even
with his appearance. That is all
right until he comes to Oregon when
there Is liable to be trouble.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Has Been Dropped

The plans for selling the Elks'
building to the Illihee club and CON
solidating a publicity department of
the board of trade with that club
have been abandoned The matter
was delayed some and when the COM
mittee was ready to act a number of
the subscribers had changed their
minds Jos. Baumgartner says there
will be nothing further done in the
matter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25

John Carmichael, the local repre-
sentative OF the Wigan- Richardson
Hop company Of London, England,
has moved his family to the hop ranch
Of the above named firm, on the river
bottom about four miles above Inde-
pendence, where he will make his
home This is the largest hop ranch
In the world, being that formerly
owned by the Kfebs Bros, and sold
recently to the London firm at a very
good price,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
In SundOMn Islands

A letter was received today by
Gordon Nc Gllchrist from Mr. and
Mrs VIM. Nc Gllchrist, Jr, who are
now on their wedding trip in Homo
lulu. They speak about seeing ba-
nanas, plneaples and sugar cane
growing and OF the mild weather.
One hour it might be raining hard
and the next one the sun would be
out bright and hot They are having
a fine trip, but do not intimate when
they will return.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
. still UnsettIed

The difficulty which arose over the
dimensions and strength OF some
trusses used in the construction Of the
Carnegie library is still unsettled
which has resulted in almost com
plete suspension Of all work on the
building, It is hoped that the differ
ences between the contendlng parties
will be adjusted soon, so that work
may he resumed and the building
rushed to completion The library
board is laborlng hard to accomplish
a settlement between the contractor
and the architect.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25

22O ACRES 100 acres in cultivation:
good buildings, family orchard,
good clover land, fine water All
personal property go with place;
plenty of saw timber near railroad,
Price $50 per acre.
ALSO HAVE a 4O-acre tract in same
locality with all personal property
buildings good; S3,4O0
ALSO Sc ACRES with good buildings
and personal property, good soil;
price, $2750.
2S ACRES within one block of high
school in a good town, with a milk
route included. Also $1,000 worth
of personal property with the crop.
Olmsted Land Co. 3-22-4t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
A Stroke Of Paralysis

Mrs. William Manning suffered a
stroke Of paralysis at her home at
1856 South Winter street Saturday ev-
ening, but is slightly improved today.
Considerable anxiety is felt for her
recovery, as she is well advanced in
years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Former SaIem Boy

Dr. G, h. Ridgeway, formerly Of
Salem, is in the city visiting his par
ents He is now pracricing optome-
try at Olympia Wash, and since
leaving Salem has acquired a wife
and practice both very satisfactory
and desirable. DR., Ridgeway prac-
ticed at Tillamook awhile and ac-
quired some property there that is
becoming valuable. His brother-in-
law, John p. Plumb, who was also a
Salem man, has located at North
Yakima and has large property in
terests there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Suffrage Lecture

At the Unitarian church by Mrs
Sara Bard Field Ehrgott. Every vot-
er in the city Of Salem is most cor
daily invited to come to the Untar-
ian church Tuesday March 2G, at s
o'clock p, M, sharp, to hear this gifte'
woman speak upon the subject Of the
franchise for women. All persons in
terested in the suffrage movement in
Oregon, irrespective OF sex, most cor
daily invited to be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Auto Parties Sunday

Among these making auto trips
Sunday were Mr.. j. G. Perry and
Mr.. Oscar Johnson, who made the trip
to Albany and back without incident,
except coming in contact with some
very bad mud holes. These parties
say the roads are good with the ex-
ception of a few bad mudholes near
the Ankeney Bottom hill. Mr.. Per-
ry's mother returned with him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Both OnerntlOns Successful.

Mrs George c. L. Snyder, who was
operated on at the Willamette sana-
torium about two weeks ago, has re-
turned home and is safely on the way
to permanent recovery, Dr. II. f..
Clay is the attending physician Mr..
/ c, w. Buckner, who was operated on
several days ago at the sanatorium
for a ruptured artery In his right leg,
has recovered sufficiently to return to
his home. DR.. Fisher attended him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
File Complete Returns

The latest to tile completed petit
tions in the county clerks office are
Or. A. n. wrlghtman Of sllverton, for
representative; A. A. Grinde, Of sill
verton, Republican, for representa-
tive; James W Roberts, Of Salem, Re
publican. for representative; John f.
Davis, OF Salem. Republican. for as
SCISSOR; John II. Lewis. Democrat, con-
stable for Salem district.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
The Third Victory

Eastwood blues played their third
game of the season with North Sa-
lem. The score was to Z in favor
Of the Eastwood blues. The lineup
for Eastwood is as follows: A.
Patchin, c; ]. Lynch, p; W. Ohler,
1st b.; c. Starr, 2nd b.; Lester Su-
arts, 3rd; T. Hoover, s. s.. H. Nc
Kinney, c. f.; o. Hagendom, | f.; F.
Rosebraugh, r. f.. Eastwoo d blues
have 1000 per cent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
To We'd Tomorrow

A marriage license was issued at
the county clerks office today to
Charles Nannemann and Claraa Lin
deken, both OF Woodburn. The we'd
ding will take place at Woodburn on
March 20, 1912.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Call Up Phone Main 800

And get our prices on cleaning and
pressing. All work guaranteed. La
dies work a specially. Modern Elec-
trio Cleaning & Pressing Co. Gents
Club rates. 444 Court street.
2-21-eod-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Swlped the Telephone Box

Some time Sunday evening, between
and Z o'clock, the telephone booth at
the Hotel Marion was robbed Of the
cash box. It is estimated that there
was in the neighborhood of $40 in the
box, and all was taken, Two men who
acted suspiciously were noticed loaf
ing about the hotel about the time the
theft was committed, but no clew as
to their identity, so far, has been OBJ
talned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
How Did You Like

That chicken you had for dinner yes
terday? One order always brings an
other Our poultry and bread sales
are increasing every day Phone
Main l3l or call at l9l South Com
mercal street The Sunset grocery
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
Administrator Appointed

Acting on a petition from the heirs
Of 0. c. Brewster, Harlan o. White
was on Saturday appointed admin
istrator of the estate of the deceased
The estate is valued at $4,000, $500 OF
which is real and $4,000 personal
property, Mr., Brewster died January
Z, 1912. The heirs are Edith d. White
of Salem and Frank Brewster, o.
Augusta, Kansas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
The Sexto.blade

Safety razor is sold in Salem only
10y f. n Shafer. the saddler and har-
ness man. iS7 South Commercial
street Headquarters for driving
gloves; best OF axle grease; harness
oil and veterinary remedies,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-25
George Frazure Ill

George l.. Frazure, foreman of the
construction department of the Pacific
Telephone & Telegraph company, in
this city, is seriously i'll at his home
in West Salem, with a complication Of
ailments that will confine him to his
bed for some time