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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION
IN CONVENTION

San Francisco, Aug. 5.--Lieutenant-
Governor A. ]. Wallace, in behalf of
the state, and Mayor James Rolph, Jr,
for the city of San Francisco, extend
ed hearty welcome to the delegates Of
the Pacific Highway association at
the third annual convention, which
opened here today at the st.. Francis
hotel
"The best roads in the world for
California" is the slogan Of the con-
vention, and the delegates are deter
mined to set in motion the machinery
which will not alone attract the auto
mobile tourist to the state by offering
him scenic highways from the Slerras
to the sea, and from the Mexican from
tier to Shasta, but will also afford the
rancher an easy market.
These features were elaborated on
by John Brisbane Walker, director Of
exploitation for the Panama-Pacific
exposition in an address on "a Trans
continental Highway"
Judge j. T, Ronald, president of the
Pacific Highway association, respond
ed in behalf of the delegates to the
welcome Of Lieutenant Governor Wal
lace and Mayor Rolph.
AT noon the members were the
guests at a luncheon rendered by the
chamber of commerce and the COM
mercial club.
The afternoon session was devoted
largely to business. The sessions will
last over Wednesday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
STARTING ONE GRAFT AFTER ANOTHER

The bill to put the state printer flat salary fraud and
a humbug in several ways.
On the face of it the bill proposes to give the state printer
four thousand dollars year.
proposes to give clerk Of the state printing board
salary of two thousand dollars year.
1t may be set down fact that private corporation
firm would pay printer foreman Of printing office any
such salary four thousand dollars year.
They would pay clerk bookeeper salary of two
thousand dollars.
Nearly all the bills initiated by public officials pitched
salary basis that out Of keeping with good business
They all infatuated with desire to hold the offices to
have the honors opportunities and eomen and advantages
gained from holding state office and they want twice much
for their services as anyone would pay them.
That why state taxes high and the voters should
take advantage rebue the saargrabbng profession by kill
ing every bill that carries big saaried job
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
TRACKLAYING is CHECKED.
Oregon Electric Forced TO Resort IA
Slow Method for Time.

Harrisburg, Ore, Aug 5,--The rapid
progress of the Oregon Electric south
OF this place has been stopped be-
cause the tracklayng machine could
not be used through the south part of
the city, and the steel has been laid
by tho old-fashioned push-car method.
This has been caused by the mar
row streets and the failure Of the
grading crew to remove the dirt ex-
cayated far enough from the track,
Saturday not more than one-fourth
mile OF steel was laid, while ordinarily
two miles is put down
Yesterday the men were given a
much-needed rest, Today, after lay
ing a half mile OF sidings here, the
work will be pushed forward rapidly
to the bridge across the Willamette,
as the tracklaylng machine can again
be put into service,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
UNIFORM TAXATION.

The Oregon City Enterprise discussing the single tax says
vote against it prolongs prosperity
vote for it kills the state.
Common sense says So
The constitution Of the United States provides Taxation of all
property by uniform rule and Walkers American law states
in the enumerated powers
The intention manesty is to require all property of every
description whether of individuals corporations to be taxed
by uniform rule according to its actual money value"
How single tax graduated single tax be termed axa-
ton by uniform rule?"
AS outlined in letter published recently in this paper your
brother might have much property as you have paving no
tax, while you pay a very large sum.
His property being in number of counties while yours all
in one
Can any justify the scheme other than duty of its faith
er in order that he might keep client?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
THE ROUNDUP

Kenton Sunday dedicated the
United Presbyterian church, just COM
pleted there.
Ezra Meeker, aged 50, got mad yes
terday, when humane officer under
took to arrest him at Longmont,
Colorado, and lashed the officer with
a blacksnake whip.
John Eister was burned to death in
his rooms at Astoria Sunday night,
when the house burned.
Coos county will have prohibition
ticket in the field this year.
80
Tillamook reports butter fat as be-
ing bought at 37.6 cents a pound on
an average by the IL butter factories
IN the county.
w II. Smith, aged 81, was one of a
party climbing Mount Ashland, near
Ashland, Jackson county, Sunday.
The body of Joe Albers was found in
the Willamette at Corvallis Friday.
There was tile fastened to a piece
% rope which was tied around his
neck. 1t is undoubtedly case of
suicide. The body had been in the
water several days.
The oregonian heads a telegram
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
S. A. DAWSON
DIES VERY
SUDDENLY

Albany, Or, Aug. Especial y
Ex-senator s. A. Dawson, a pioneer
of Linn county, died Sunday morning
He was perfectly well and on the
streets Saturday, ate hearty dinner
In the evening, but suffered stroke
during the night from which he did
not recover His last words were to
tell his wife that he would die. He
ives a prominent man in the councils
of the Grange and a Republican lead
er. He leaves wife and one daugh-
ter, married.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
BROUGHT no LIGHT.
Salem People Receiving the Full Ben.
eilt.

There have been many cases like
the following in Salem. Everyone re-
lates the experience Of people we
know. These plain, Straightforward
statements will do much toward re-
lievlng the suffering of thousands.
Such testimony will be read with in
terest by many people.
W. c, Johnston, 1921 Mill street, Sa-
lem, Oregon, says; About year
ago / had an attack Of la grippe and
on recovering / noticed that my kid
neys were disordered. suffered from
pains in the small of my back espe-
oially severe at night and when |
arose in the morning, was very lame
and sore. ! became tired easily, felt
languid nearly all the time, and was
also subject to headaches and dizzy
spells The kidney secretions were
irregular in passage and unnatural.
Deans Kidney Pills were finally
brought to my attention and l began
their use The contents Of the first
box, obtained at DR.. Stones Drug
Store, gave me great relief and I am
now in excellent health" Statement
given March 80, 19O6)
Three Years Later.
On November 20, 1909, Mr.. Johnston
said "The statement gave for pub
lication three years ago, recommend
ing Doan's Kidney Pills still holds
good. | will always think highly Of
this remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
Pythlans Filling Denver.

Denver Aug. 5,-Delegates began to
arrive here last night for the 9th BIZ
ennial session Of the supreme lodge,
Knight of Pythlas, which will be held
August 6-15.
Every state, the Philippines, Cuba,
Mexico, Hawaii, the Canal Zone and
China will be represented. AT the
seme time the supreme temple Pythi-
an Sisters will hold their biennial ses-
sion.
One OF the important legislative
changes contemplated by the supreme
lodge is reducing the age limit for
members from 21 years to Is years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05

DR.. c. H. Ellsworth, dentist 16 Bald
WIN St. Rochester, N. Y, says Foley
Kidney Pills gave him immediate re-
lief and strengthened him wonderful
ly. For some time past I have been
bothered with weak kidneys and blad-
der trouble Irregular action, pain
and dizzy spells all troubled me- Fo-
ley Kidney Pills gave me immediate
relief and strengthened me wonder
fully. l am pleased to recommend
their use" Foley Kidney Pills are
specially prepared for kidney and
bladder ailments, and are always ef-
fective for rheumatism, backache,
weak back and lumbago. DR.. Stone
Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
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" X-RAYS AND SMILES. =

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Teddy has notified the Bull Moose
party nurses In advance of the young
sters birth that II must adopt the
platform written by him or he will
not accept the nomination
The Bull Moose party was born in
Chicago today. The cholera infantum
stage is ahead OF II yet, and some
dozens OF other things that make baby
life strenuous.
Governor West got onto his govern
ing job the minute he hit Oregon He
notified the mayor OF Huntington to
clean up the town. that is as to blind
pigs and such, or he would take a
hand in 1t,
In Oakland. California. today re-
call primary election is being held
One Q, the candidates owns a mill and
the Whistle has been blown at short
intervals all day to get out the vote.
He should lose
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05

A vast amount OF i'll health is due
to impaired digestion. When the stom-
ach fails to perform its functions
properly the whole system becomes
deranged A few doses of Chamber
iain's Tablets is all you need. They
will strengthen your digestion, invig-
crate your liver, and regulate your
bowels, entirely doing away with that
miserable feeling due to faulty diges-.
ton. Try it. Many others have been
permanently cured-why not you?
For sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
Are Ever at War.

There are two things everlastingly
at war, joy and piles But Bucklen's
Arnica salve will Danish piles. 1t
soon subdues the itching irritation,
inflammation or swelling. 1t gives
comfort invites joy. Greatest healer
Of burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises,
eczema, scalds, pimples, skin erup-
items, Only 25 cents at ]. C. Perry's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05

Were all medicines as meritorious
as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, the world would
be much better off and the percentage
of suffering greatly decreased writes
Lindsay Scott, of Temple, Ind. For
sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05
Children Ury
FOR FLETCHER'S
G A 8 Q RIA

Some persons have such great faith
in what the morrow viii bring them
that they are perfectly satisfied to let
their debtors wait until that happy
time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05

A man who has the sand to propose
may not have the rocks with which
to marry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-05

Mexican Rebels Are Chased Which
is probably correct so long as the
word chased is spelled that way.
There was great gathering Of
Knights of Columbus at Albany Sun.
day and so candidates were initiated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
New Court Cases.

Eva Chastain VS.. w. C. and Clos
son Campbell. Suit is brought on a
promissory note on which there is
due the sum of $31. S. Varga, at
torney for plaintiff.
L. NJ. Rumsey Mfg. G. VS.. G. H.
Cudney. Suit is brought on an ac-
count for goods sold to defendant
on which there is due the sum of
$1,2S2.23. B. M. Russell, attorney
for plaintiff
w. c. Hines VS.. Dollie Hines. The
parties were married at Leon on
Dec. "a, 1904, and lived together un-
til in February, 1905. He asks for a
decree of divorce on the ground that
defendant has been guilty of adultery
with divers men. V. r. McGinnis,
attorney for plaintiff.
John Powers VS.. w. F. Briner ct
al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage given to secure note for
$1,000. v. R. McGinnis, attorney
for plaintinff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
BARN and AUTO BURN
Charles BeChteEs Barn at Decatur
City Burned Saturday Morning
ToQether With His Auto.

The big barn on the farm of
Charles Bechtel, just north of Deca-
tur City, was destroyed by fire last
Saturday morning about 1890 o.
clock, and before it could be controll-
ed, had destroyed not only the barn
but all of the outbuildings on the
place, corn cribs, wagon sheds, etc.
The barn which was quite large
structure was filled with hay, and in
the corn cribs were several hundred
bushels of corn. The usual amount
of farm implements, tools, etc., were
in the barn, and these were all de-
stroyed, together with Mr.. Bechtel's
Cartercar auto, which was in the
driveway of the barn. The origin
of the fire is unknown, and coming
in broad daylight, is all the more
mysterious. Mr.. Bechtel is new
conner to this county, having pur-
chased the place which is known as
the w. E. Ammons place about a
year ago. Fortunately Mr. Bechtel
had $4,000 insurance on the
buildings and contents, $1,000 of
which was on his automobile, but his
loss will be several hundred dollars
above his insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
Convention at the Christian Church

A county convention will be held
at the Christian church in Leon on
August 1st and End. This will be
Thursday and Friday of next week.
REPRESENTATIVE from every church
in the county are invited. State Sec
retary B. S. Denny and State Super
irtendent w. T. Fisher, OF Des
Moines, will be here and give ad-
dresses. Mr.. Fisher will give an ad-
dress on Thursday evening along the
line of Bible School work and on
Friday morning will hold Bible
School council on Bible School work
and methods. Friday afternoon Mr..
Denny will lead a session on the state
work and in the evening will give
an address. This convention will be
filed with good things for all who
are interested in church or blpie
School work and it is not confined 10
OF all churches. -
The regular services of the church
will be held both morning and even
ing next Sunday. The morning theme
will be "The Life Giving Stream
In the evening the pastor will speak
on "The Most Relentless Enemy OF
Leon Last Sunday evening nearly
every seat was taken, and the large
audience manifested a deep interest
in the discussion of "David-from
Shepherd Boy to King" The music
was good. A cornet solo by Prot.
T. Johannes. was relished by all.
Don't neglect the session of the great
Bible School Sunday morning. The
hot weather should not interfere, as
the big fans will be kept busy. The
class in "Training for Service" will
meet Thursday night at the Pastor s
study. The next choir rehearsal
will be Friday evening at Z o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
Mrs. Ella POush.

After an illness that covered many
months, Mrs. W. A. Poush passed
away at the Leon Hospital last
Thursday, following an operation
that had been performed several
days previous. For awhile friends
were hopeful that she would survive
the operation, but her weakened con-
dltlon would not stand the strain.
ana death came to relieve her suf-
ferng.
inc funeral services were held
last Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the nome. Besides all the immed-
late relatives there were gathered
tnere many sympathizing nighbors
VINO hlled the house, the porches and
the yard. Everyone felt share in
.ne loss, for Mrs. Poush has been a.
klnd, patient, and generous friend
10 all. mixed quartet sang three
hymns that had been favorites with
MIS-: Poush. The pastor of the Leon
Methodlst church spoke briefly on
the hrst verse of Psalm Goth, dwell
ing upon the fact that while this
nome passes there is one yonder for
US that VIII never change.
Mrs. Poush Joined the Methodist
church at Grand River in her early
youth, and has been a good Christian
woman. Whenever she was able she
attended the services of the church.
and during her illness would, when
strength permitted, find her way to
Sabbath services.
Inc Eastern Star attended in a,
oody at the funeral, and were driven
70 the cemetery in the city bus for
the orlet burial service at the grave.
Inc following obituary notice was
read at the home:
Ella Mckee, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Mckee, was born
december 18th, 1874, at the Mckee
nome two miles east of the town of
Grand River, Iowa, where she grew
to Womanhood. Ella was a triplet
Her mates being Elmer, who died in
infancy, and Mrs. T. L. Hembrey,
VINO survives her. After completing
her education, she devoted ten years
OF her life as teacher in the public
schools. June 25th, 1902, she was
united IN marriage to w. A. Poush.
10 TINS union was born one child,
Elma Leon, who with her father sur
vive her.
EARLY in her youth Mrs. Poush was
converted, and lived consistent
Christian life up to the time of her
death, and was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church of Leon.
She departed this life July 18th.
1912, at the age of 81 years.
months and 4 days. Her faith re,
mained unshaken until the end.
With smile on her face she said to
her nurse, Il know the Lord will be
proud of me over there"
BESIDES numerous other relatives.
she leaves to mourn her loss a Ilus-
oand and little daughter; two BROTH
ers, J. NJ. Mckee, of Grand River.
and w. c. Mckee, of Darrow, Okla
homa: three sisters, Mrs. T. L.
Hembrey, Miss Fannie Mckee of
Grand River, and Mrs. l. w. West, of
van Vert; and also a foster broth
er, Mr.. Fred VanLaar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
Mrs. Clara Stockdale Dies From Eff
fects of Cocaine Administered
1" for Minor Operation.

Mrs. Clara Stockdale, of College
View, Neb., died from the effects of
cocaine administered before an op-
Grafton for the removal of her ton
sls, at the residence of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Caldwell, in Des
Moines, last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Stockdale was visiting with
her parents in Des Moines, and de-
cided while there to have her ton
sils removed, as they had been CIV
ing her trouble. The operation was
performed by DR.. H. A. Habenicht,
and he says Mrs. Stockdale's heart
was weak, and because of that fact
only half as much cocaine as usual
was administered to her. Mrs.
stockdale had been visiting with her
parents for three weeks, and had
been in good health except that her
tonsils had been bothering her, and
she decided to have them removed.
DR.. Habenicht was called who with
the assistance of another physician
administered a small quantity of
cocaine. "Why, DOCTOR" exclaimed
Mrs. Stockdale, "that didn't hurt a
Bit" The physicians were waiting
few moments before preceding
with the operation for the second
tonsil, when Mrs. Stockdale said, II
am feeling faint" In a moment
she had fallen over on couch and
was unconscious. She died in about
ten minutes.
Mrs. Stockdale, was we'll known
in Leon, having frequently visited
in this city at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. F. NJ. Osborne.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
Nj. E. Church Notes.

In the three months contest be-
tween the Young Ladies' and Young
Mems classes in the Sunday School
the Young Mems class won by a
small margin. They were entertain
ed at picnic supper at the Hansell
home last Friday evening.
The District Conference held at
Russell, Iowa, last week was one
of the best the Charlton District
ever held. Bishop w. O. Shepard
of Chicago was present on Thursday
and gave two inspiring addresses.
Many laymen as we'll as ministers
were in attendance.
Mrs. Ella Poush whose funeral
service was held from her late home
Sunday afternoon was a member of
the Methodist church. An unusually
large number of our people have been
called from us by death within the
last few months.
There will be no preaching SER
vice next Sunday morning at 11:00
owing to the pastors absence from
the city. The official board very
kindly granted him a two weeks va
cation. Sunday School will meet as
usual at 9:45. Those not accustom-
ed to attend might substitute this
service for the regular Sunday morn
ing one next Sunday.
Epworth League at 700 o'clock
will be led by Miss Ella Conrey.
Topic: Seeing the Father in His
World" ..
Union Sunday evening service at
500 at Baptist church. Rev. Mr.,
Bradshaw will preach. Subject:
Immortality" A half hours mus
ical program will precede the sermon.
Rev. Mr.. Johnson will lead prayer
meeting on Thursday evening at
7:45.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
A Big Transcript Filed.

H. S. Tyrrel, clerk of the district
court at Mt. Ayr, was in Leon last
Thursday delivering to clerk }. L.
Mendenhall the transcript of the evl-
dence before the grand jury in the
case of State vs. George Kelly, OF
Ringgold county, who was indicted
on the charge of rape, change OF
venue having been taken to Decatur
county, and the case will come for
trial at the August term of court.
The transcript comprised more than
$1,000 words, and the case will be
a sensational one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
A Satisfactory Settlement.

1 have received through Pease &
Pease the local agents of the Farm
ers Insurance Co., of Cedar Rapids,
draft covering the loss on my house
and contents, $500 on the house and
$400 on the contents. Although the
loss occurred two months ago, the
payment was. delayed by reason that
my deed was not on record, which
caused some trouble, although the
company was ready to pay the loss
as quick as the matter could be
Strengthened out. Their settlement
with me was entirely satisfactory in
every way, and I can cheerfully rec
ommend the company and their local
agents, Pease & Pease, to all my
friends if they desire to receive fair
and square treatment and prompt
settlement in case of loss. e
Glen E. Thompson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
ESTABLISHED 1854.
the CONTRACT IS LET
For the New Nigh School Building
F. c. MuIIlnnix, of Leon, Being
Awarded the Contract.

The contract for the new High
School building was awarded by the
school board at a special meeting
held on Monday, and we are pleased
fo announce that Leon bidder, Mr..
r G.. Mullinnix was awarded the
contract, his bid being $299 below
the next lowest bidder, SO that all
Of the money will be spent right
here at home.
There were four bids filed with
the board, the bidders and the a
mount of their bid being as follows:
F. G.. MullinniX, Leon. $l3,69
Hoar & Parkinson, ,IowaCity 800
Chas. H. Harrison, St. Joe. 1888 >
J. F. Leefers, Cedar Rapids. .16, ,5O3
The new building will be 59x6S
feet, two stories and basement, but
the contract only calls for the com.
pletion at this time Of the second
story, which will be used for the
High School assembly room. 1t VIII
have seating capacity OF about lou
and in addition there will be two
class rooms. The plans for the hrst
floor provides for three grade rooms,
and the basement will also be built
SO that rooms in it can be fitted up as
in the present building. The con-
tract provides that the building IS
to be completed by January 1, 1878
and Contractor Mullinnix expects TO
commence work on the new build
ing at once. Wiley Sell has been EN-
ployed by the school board as sup
ervising superintendent, and TINS
will insure that everything in the
way of material and workmanship
will be exactly as the plans and spec
ifications call for.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-25
Kellerton Boosters Were Here.

A jolly crowd of Kellerton boost
ers were in Leon last Thursday,
travelling in ten autos, advertising
the Kellerton reunion which will be
held August to 8. They we're ac-
companied by the Kellerton band,
and were dandy crowd of boosters.
1t is to be regretted that the Keller
ton reunion conflicts with the Leon
Chautauqua, as otherwise there
would have been quite an attendance
from this city,. The owners of the
cars which visited Leon were Tay-
lor Grimes, Bert Smith, DR.. G. M.
Walker, r. J. Miller, G. E. Turner,
John Miller, w. L. Frisbie, Frank
Seasholtz and Minnie Miles. Every
car was filed with boosters and they
made a favorable impression while
in the city, su