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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
SEE IF YOUR
CHILD'S TONGUE
is COATED D
IF CROSS, FEYERISH, BILIOUS
GIVE DELICIOUS "SYRUP OF
FIGS" TO CLEANSE ITS LITTLE
BOWELS.

Look at the tongue, Mother! II
coated, 1t is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones insldes, the stomach, liver
and 80 feet Of bowels are clogged up
with purifying waste matter and need
gentle thorough cleansing at once.
When your child is listless, droop-
ing, pale, doesn't sleep soundly or eat
heartily or is cross, irritable, feyerish,
stomach sour, breath bad has stom-
ach-ache, diarrhoea, sore throat, or Is
fun Of cold, give a teaspoonful Of Syr-
up Of Figs, and in a few hours all the
foul, constlpated waste, undigested
food, and sour bile will gently move on
and out Of It's little bowels without
nausea, gripping Of weakness, and you
surely will have a we'll, happy and
smiling child again shortly.
With Syrup Of Figs you are not
drugging your children, being com
bCsed entirely Of luscious figs, SIENNA
and aromaucs 1t cannot be harmful,
besides they dearly love It's delicious
taste.
Mothers should always keep Syrup
Of Figs handy 1t Is the only stomach,
liver and bowel cleanser and regula-
tor needed. A little given today will
save a sick child tomorrow.
Full directions for Children Of all
agest and for grown-ups plainly print
ed on the package.
Ask yur druggist for the full name,
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA,
prepared by the California Fig Syrup
Co. This is the delicious tasting gen.
uine old reliable. Refuse anything else
offered
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Wilson
Gets Two
Electors
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Sacramento, Cal, Dec, ll,-With
the fag end Of the election count be-
ing finally checked up, and no differ
ence in figures over those already be-
ing finally given out-Wallace beat
ing Griffin by ia, and the Democrats
securing two misunderstanding Of
State Jordan today stated that he
would be able to certify the official
count to the governor before evening.
The total vote for the state was 7OO,-
.121,
Boyd top Socialist elector, received
70, POI votes, and Annie X, Bidwell, the
first Prohibition electoral candidate,
23, ,SG6. Only 400 Prohibitionists
scratched" their ballots, and 492 So
clalists scratched
In statement issued today, Senator
Caminetti, chairman Of the state Dem
ocratlc state executive committee, de-
clared himself to be perfectly salts
fled with the way the official count
here had been conducted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Drives OF n Terror.

The chief executioner Of death in
the winter and spring months is pneu-
monia. Its advance agents are colds
and grip, In any attack by one Of
these maladies no time should be lost
in taking the best medicine obtain
able to drive It off, Countless thous-
ands have found this to be Dr. Kings
New Discovery MY husband believes
it has kept him from having pneu-
monis three or four times" writes
Mrs, George w, Place, Rawsonville,
VI, "and for coughs, colds and Group
We have never found It's equal" Guar
antoed for all bronchial affections.
Price 80 cts, and S1,OO, Trial bottle
free Of J, c. Perry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Call for Bids,

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council Of the city Of Salem, Ore
gon, invites sealed bids for the max.
ing OF an Improvement Of Rural av-
enue in the city Of Salem, Oregon,
from the east line Of Commercial
street to the west line Of Twelfth
street with crushed rock concrete
pavement gravel concrete pave
meut or crushed rock macadam
pavement in accordance with the
plans, specifications and estimates on
tlo in the office Of the city recorder OF
said city, which are hereby referred
10 and made a part Of this notice
Said bids viii be opened ON or after
the 10th day of December, 1912 at or
about 1880 o'clock p. M. in open coun-
ell meeting in the city hall in Salem,
Oregon Each bid submitted must he
accompanied 10y a certified check equal
In amount to ten per cent Of the
amount OF the bid. The city reserves
the right 10 reject any and all bids
This notice is published for five sue
ccssiye days In a daily newspaper pub
lished In the city Of Salem, Oregon, the
cate Of first publication being Decem-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Call for Bids.


Notice is hereby given tnat the COM
mon council Of the city Of Salem, ore
gon, invites sealed bids for the maxi
ing of an improvement Of Oak street
in the city Of Salem Oregon, from the
east side of Commercial street to the
west side Of High street with rock
concrete pavement, gravel concrete
pavement, standard bitulithic pave
ment, light standard bitdlithic pave
ment, light gravel bitulithic pavement,
heavy gravel bitulithic pavement III
oso No. 1 pavement I'll Oso No.
pavement, El oso No 3, III oso No, 4
pavement, El oso No pavement, El
Oso No. pavement, sheet asphalt
pavement, bituminous concrete No. l
pavement, bituminous concrete No, 2
pavement, bituminous concrete No. 3
pavement, or rockollte pavement in
accordance with the plans, speclfca-
tlons and estimates on file in the Of
fee Of tho city recorder Of said city
which are hereby referred to and made
part Of this notice.
Said bids will be opened on or after
the 10th day of December 1912, at or
about 1880 o'clock p, H., in open coun-
eli meeting in the city hall in Salem,
oregon. Each bid submitted must be
accompanied by a certified check equal
In amount to ten per cent of the
amount Of the bid. The city reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
This notice is published for five sue
cessive days in a daily newspaper pub
lished in the city of Salem, Oregon, tho
date Of first publication being Decem-
ber II, 1912
CHAS f. ELGIN,
l2-ll-5t City Recorder,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
RAILROADS TRYING TO
SOLVE THE PROBLEM
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San Francisco, Dec, Ito frame
an action regarding the relations be-
tween the Union Pacific and the South
ern Pacific that will conform with the
recent supreme court decision declar-
ing the combination Of the two roads
to be illegal, William Sproule, presi-
dent of the Southern Pacific, is en-
route today to New York, where he
will confer with the officials of the
Hartman system,
sproule will stop at Salt Lake City
for brief conference with the Union
Pacific officials there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Voters Are
Against
a Change
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San Francisco Dec. ia majority
Of the 81 charter amendment submit
ted to the voters OF San Francisco yes
torday we're defeated, The most pro-
nounced featue Of the election was an
apparent unified sentiment on the part
Of the taxpayers to swat every meas
ure which provided In any way for
the possibility OF increasing taxes.
The proposed two-platoon system for
the fire department, which would add
100000 a year to the city's expense,
suffered with dozen others, all Of
which were defeated.
The proposed charter provision for
local option was badly defeated. In
addition to the opposition to any form
Of local option, many organizations OPP
posed the measure because II set no
definite boundary limits for option dis
tricts. ..
The administration measure for cas-
ing restrictions on franchises for pub
lie service corporations, eliminating
the minimum wage from the present
charter, extending franchise terms and
guaranteeing profits and full return Of
capital invested to private interests
and further providing a means for ex-
tending United Railroads franchises
to an indeterminate period, with rec
ognition Of its watered values was de-
feated.
Another amendment for construction
Of utilities by direct taxation or as
sessment district for municipal opera
tion or for private operation under
lease, was defeated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Holland
Picks out
It's Site

San Francisco, Dec, 11-With the
usual military review and speeches,
Dr. Jonkheer Loudon, minister Of the
Netherlands to the United States, at
tendedby members Of the Hclland-Am-
erican society and Cal Z, Stone COM
missioner from Minnesota, attended by
members Of the Minnesota society,
picked sites for Holland and Mime
sota's exhibits to the Panama-Paciac
International exposition here this af.
ternoon.
The combined parties we're rendered
n luncheon at the St. Francis hotel
and then proceeded TO the exposition
grounds. DR.. Loudon selected a site
for Holland, which ceremony was fol-
lowed by Commissioner Stone picking
out the spot for his state exhibit
Colonel Cornelius Gardener, COM
manded the military review and sa-
lutes were fired from the United States
cruiser Marblehead anchored of the
exposition site,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Could Shout For JOY.

81 want to thank you from the bot
tom Of my heart" wrote G. B. RAIDER,
of Lewisburg, w. Va, "for the won
derful double benefit I got from Elec-
ric Bitters, in curing me of both a
severe case of stomach trouble and
of rheumatism, from which l had been
an almost helpless sufferer for ten
years. 1t suited my case as though
made just for me-" For dyspepsia,
indigestion, iaundice, and to rid the
system of kidney poisons that cause
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
MINER GOT VERDICT
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
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Seattle, Wash, Dec. 1l.-Nlls Joahn-
sen, a crippled miner this morning was
given verdict Of $4,000 against the
Pioneer Mining company by jury in
Judge Meyers court.
The case has been bitterly contested
since Thursday
Joahnsen was injured in a gold plac-
er mine near Nome on March 2, 1910
through the careless operation Of a
hoist His left leg and right forearm
became stiffened as result, and his
entire nervous system shattered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
WANTS TO KNOW
ROADS REAL VALUE
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UNITED PNESS LEAhbD WIRE
Washington, Dec 11.-That a law
authorizing a psysical valuation of
railroads, considered most necessary
in the proper estimating Of freight and
passenger rates could be passed with
q little agitation among senators is the
belief here today of those who .advo-
cate the measure.
The bill was passed in the house Of
representatives, it is said, with the be-
lief that it would be buried in commit
tee before reaching the senate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Marion
County will hold the regular examina-
tlon for applicants for state papers at
the Salem high school as follows:
For State Papers 49, Commencing
Wednesday, December IS, at o'clock
a. m,, and continuing until Saturday
December n, at p. m.
Wednesday Forenoon-Writing, U. S.
History, Physiology.
Wednesday Afternoon-Physical Ge-
ography, Reading, Composition, Meth.
eds in Reading, Methods in Arithmetic.
Thursday Forenoon - Arithmetic.
History of Education, Psychology,
Methods in Geography
Thursday MISUNDERSTANDING Ge.
ography American Literature, Ply
sizes Methods in Language, Thesis for
Primary Certificate.
Friday Forenoon-Theory and Prac-
uce, Orthography, English Literature
Friday Aiternoon-School Law, Bot
any Algebra, Civil Government
Saturday Forenoon-Geometry, Ge-
ology
Saturday Acknowledged Histo-
ry Bookkeeping
W. M. SMITH,
County School Superintendent.
12-7-9t-12-12-wk
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
SALEM
AT Hotel Marion Dec. 18th

n you are afflicted with rupture come
ana see him. Let him explain TO YOU
the great Importance OF being pronsrlv
hucd; let him explain the wonderful
merits or the new Anatomical Truss,
THIS Is tho truss that meets the IndI.
vidual requirements Of the user, as h ia
not stock truss, each one helm
assembled Go meet the necessities OF the
vase me visit won't cost YOU any
thing, but YOU viii receive some vaiy-
able advice and information on rupture.
lhc new Anatomical Truss has no
springs, belts. harness or Leg straps and
therefore does not bind. pinch or Squeeze
the wearer lt you are wearing a paIn-
Lgl or unsatisfactory truss call and see
MI hull when ne comes TO town No
charge FOR consultation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Fear Of Insanity
Caused Him to
Kill Himself
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San Francisco, Dec, 11,--Fear that
he would follow his wife to the Napa
insane asylum, raised to frenzy when
his pet dog scratched at his door,
caused W. r. Ross, As years old, to
blow out his brains here today
Ross wife was taken to Napa a few
days ago and since he has been OBJ.
scssed with the dread that officers
were coming for him When the dog
scratched at his door today Ross fired
wildly about his room at his imaginary
foes and then with his last bullet end
ed his own life Neighbors found the
dog whining at the door and the man
dead inside.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Austria Wante Servla.
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE.

Vienna, Dec, 11.-Quoting the words
Of the Russian minister of foreign af-
fairs, Panin, who is 1772 said. Ser
via is a thorn in Austria's feet" Count
Adalbert Sternberg suggests that it
may be necessary TO annex Servia, if it
does not cease to be constant source
of danger to the peace Of Austria.
Count Sternberg, a statesman very
close to Archduke Ferdinand points
out how Sewias attitude has tended
to make Austria's industrial and busi-
ness circles uneasy for years for fear
Of war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
MARE ISLAND YARD
WILL REPAIR CUTTER
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Vallejo, Cal, Dec. 11.-As a result of
the Mare sland navy yards underbid-
ding all rival concerns, the treasury
department today ordered the revenue
cutter Manning to come here Decem-
ber 20, when repairs costing 100000
will be started Repairs also are to be
made this month on the cruiser Den
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
COLLECTING THE CHECKS
COSTS S2,OOO,OOO
LrNtrEn rnnss 1.nAsnn wlnr. l

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE eXamn-
alton Of Walter Frew, president Of the
Corn Exchange bank Of Chicago, was
resumed today before the house oom-
mittee which is investigating the
"money trust Frew described the
cost Of exchanging collections by the
clearing house in New York with those
in other cities. He said the collection
of country checks cost the New York
banks between $2OOO,OOO and $4,000.
coo a year
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
TO Entertaln the Els.

An event which many are looking
forward to with pleasurable antioipa.
ton is set for tomorrow, Thursday
evening, At that time the local Elks
will be the guests Of Cherry City lodge
No, 49S, Loyal Order Of Moose, at the
latter's new home in the Derby build.
inf Among the many other things
will be a fine collation., spread in the
lodge banquet room Sort Of makes O
fellow want to be an Elk or a Moose
or anyway progressive"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Missed His Wife.

San Francisco, Dec, 11,-Despondent
because Of a long separation from
his wife, who now resides in New
York, II. c. c. Leonhauser, believed to
be a wealthy mining man from San
Diego, is dead here today, having
committed suicide in local hotel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
The Rail Caught Them.
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Reno, New, Dec. 11.-Because a steel
rail, part Of a load on a work train
near here, rolled from the car, sweep
ing off a gang Of laborers, two are
dead and three badly injured The rail
acted as a lever and threw two of the
men under the wheels of the train.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
A Woman Lndpe.
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Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE first woman
judge to sit in Chicago-Miss Mary NJ.
Bartelme-will be inaugurated here
tomorrow. For Is years she has been
public guardian Of Cook county,
Miss Bartelme will be assistant to
Juvenile Judge Pickney, directing most
of her attention to girls who come
under the courts Jurisdiction.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Found a Balloon,


Salinas, Cal, Dec. 11-An aban-
doned full-sized balloon with wicker
basket attached was found by Fred
Chappell, DR.. j, A, Chappell and Jesse
Reeve, while the trio were shooting
quail about 20 miles from Salinas, ac-
ccrding to their story today They
brought some rope and other souye-
Mrs, but were forced to leave the bag
behind.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Big Steamer for Coast
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Seattle, Wash, Dec. 1.-THE Em-
press Of Russia, the new Canadian Pa
cific liner, is nearing completion in
England, according to adyices received
here today and viii sail for this port
May 27 She will rnn between Van
couver and the Orient.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11

rheumatism, Electric Bitters have no
superior. Try them. Every bottle is
guaranteed to satisfy. Only so Gems
of j. G. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11

Most of the expenditures in the re-
cent Oregon election were needless.
Probably in no case did they change
the result
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11

When a married man has to use a
nail to connect his trousers with his
suspenders he is justified in his belief
that marriage is a failure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
Artisan
Excursion
to Portland

Thursday December 10. Round
trip $3.50. Good ON any train going
down during day Return only ON
special after meeting in Christensen
hall corner Yamhill an Eleventh
streets Excursion train will leave
Salem at 5;45 p, m. and will arrive in
Portland G0th and Morrison) about
1880 at which time dinner viii be
served in hall at corner Eleventh and
Yamhill Ask for Artisans excursion
ticket at Oregon Electric depot
j. n PENN,
MRS JAS. GODFREY,
IVAN c. MARTIN,
Committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11

Attending Farmers Week at the 0.
A. c. would be a good investment Of
its cost for thousands Of farmers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11
X X x i x X X X * K x X X X X
~ X-RAYS AND SMILES. ''
- x X X X x X X X X X X X X \;

Harry Disher, of Davenport Iowa,
aged 73, last week welcomed the ar
rival Of his 23d child The Oldest is
43, and the last will probably be, or
should be- "23" for Dlsher in the pop
ular meaning Of that phrase.
H##
]. N, Teal has one feature in his
candidacy for appointment of secre-
tary Of the interior that is out of the
usual, and that is that he is generally
and strongly endorsed by Republicans
and Republican newspapers,
The Methodist Ministerial associa
ton, at Portland, has gone on recorC
as fayoring capital punishment. DR.
True Wilson says Governor West IL
"soft-headed and sentimental"
this is better than being hard headed
and foolish
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-11

Col Roosevelt, at Chicago yesterday,
roundly scored the Idaho supreme
court for It's decision concerning get
ting his name, or the progressive cleo
tors, on the ballot, He expressed pro-
found contempt for them, and this is
one Of the cases where the colonels
feelings are heartily reciprocated.
with a little dinner party given in
honor Of Mr. Buttrick by President
Homan, Of the Willamette, the annual
banquet Of the Meyers Bros, to their
employees, some SO Of them, and ball
supper for 300, given by Mrs, 4. Lives
ley and Mrs. John J, Roberts, at 1890
last night the Marion Hotel was a
pretty busy place.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-06-07
Mrs. Mary j. Keller Dead

Mrs. Mary Jane Keller, wife of
Tobias Keller. and one of the best
known and highly respected citizens
OF the Mount Olive section, died at
her home Sunday evening at 9 O'Clock.
She was aged 10 years, l month and
IA days. The illness which culminat-
ed in the death of Mrs. Keller. first
manifested itself about five months
ago, although she had been a suffer er
with asthma for many years. Several
months ago she was thought to be at
almost the point of death, but her
wonderful vitality again asserted
itself and she improved sufficiently to
be up and around for few days.
Mrs. Keller was a consistent and
devoted member of St. Johns RI
formed church at Harrisville, for
many years and was, as long as she
was able, a regular attendant at all
services of the church. Her funeral
took place from the Sand Ridge
church Tuesday at 10 a. m. and was
conducted by her pastor, Rev. L. U
Wilson. Interment was in the Keller
cemetery near the church,
She is survived by her husband
and two sons, David b. Keller ant
William o. Keller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-06-07
Hesekiah Brooks Dead

the Winchester correspondent o.
the Washington Star, in his letter Of
June 1st says;
"Hezekiah Brooks, sixty-six years
old, a native of Woodstock, Va, but
who had lived in Washington many
years before going TO Martinsburg,
died at the latter place this week
from cancer. He joined the Confed.
crate army when only fifteen years
old and served as courier for sey-
eral commanders. He leaves a num-
Der of near relatives in Washington
and Virginia"
Mr.. Brooks was a son of the late
J ohm F. Brooks. He had number OF
relatives in this place, among them
a brother, Mr.. John Brooks. In the
war between the States, he was a
member of Co. H. 18th Va. Cavalry
and member of Shenandoah Camp
U. G. V.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-06-07

till paid, and the costs in this behalf
Expended.
AS to other matters contained in
said accounts add report as filed by
Commissioner E E Stickley, which any
exceptions filed thereto, this cause is
continued without passing upon any
of said accounts.
Setslement of E. D. Newman. re-
ceiyer, as made and filed by said E.
E. Stickley, approved and confirmed.
| Report of purchase of 38 lots in
Washington approved.
That, in the matter of the report
filed by receiver as to the Issuance of
certain time certificates therein speci-
fed by the association as evidence of
amounts still due certain borrowers
on account of retention of portions of
amounts covered by bonds, &c, ex-
ecuted for loans agreed to be made
to them by the association, the re-
ceiver is hereby authorized and
directed:
To credit upon the pricipal of bond
No. 2i9e, executed by Page Loving
for 81. $50, July l, 1911, $3.50.
To credit upon principal of bond
No. 2199, loan for $3.50 90, $3.50 90.
To credit upon principal of boud
No. 2290, executed by Lucy Eubank
June 1st, 1911, for $3.50, $3.50.
To credit upon principal of bond
No. s229l, executed by R J Jones
June l, 1911, for $3.50, $3.50.
To credit upon principal of bond
No. 2l63, executed by Henry White
March 26, 1911, for 81, $50, 5000. Such
credits to be entered upon surrender
and cancellation of said certificates.
G W Fahnestock VS. Hunter Mfg
Co. Additional security to be given
within 30 days.
Ida Coverstone VS. John A Mcln-
turf. Interlocutory decree.
DF Finley VS. ] E Bushong. Final
decree.
S L Sager VS. Snowden Whittaker's
admir-. and heirs. Priority of Sager's
iclaim established.
In matter of petition Sicily H Daw-
son VS. r j Walker, committee Jas
Dawson, insane. Announcements
Iconfirmed.