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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR GIDEON,
THE MIXER.

~ COUNCILMAN GIDEON STOLZ is
a good mixer, we have his word
for it, and in this case, his word
" goes. In addressing the proper
ty owners of Eighteenth street
Friday evening and boosting his favor
ite child, Concrete Paving, he declared
that it was much better than that laid
last year and the year before He mod
estly explained that this was because
the people of his ward in a collective
fit Of temporary alteration of mind
neglected to send him back to the coun.
ell, and the materials and mix Of the
concrete got bad. Fortunately for the
people, and thanks to the farsghted
ness Of certain local politicians job
was put up by which Gideon was sur
reptitiously placed back in the council,
where he could take charge of the con.
crete paving, and perfect the mix and
blend Of material again. Hence, as he
blushingly admitted, concrete paving,
his own dear child, was now "The Bull
ly Boy With the Glass Eye" Up to
date, down to the minute, with sand in
his craw, rock bottomed and cement
enough in his system to hang together
until, until-well until the final pay.
ment has been made on the work, any.
way lie also told of how the concrete
was mixed, that it was thoroughly in.
spected and was all right.
Now it may be that Gideon is right.
The journal man hasn 7 seen the ce.
ment, sand or other materials, nor has
Gid even had the courtesy to invite
him to see the machine work that is
the mixing machine, not the political
one, and this, too, despite tho abund.
ant space The Capital journal has de.
voted to Giddy's exploitation, all Of
which is unkind and ungrateful, on his
part; but is hereby forgiven. Stin The
Capital Journal man would like to ask
question or two Of Gideon, not be.
cause Of any doubt Of his word, integr.
ty or knowledge, but just for informa.
ton, and because his name, Gideon, is
suggestive, meaning "the destroyer. -
II is said that fool can ask questions
wise man cannot answer and tho
converse Of this, like that Of every 9th.
er proposition, is necessarily true.
Hence no can consider himself or The
Journal man in eithor light, just so he
answers.
What will first.class materials cost,
delivered on the ground, for paving one
square yard Of street with concretel
What will fist.class sand not 10
per cent sand, and tho balance Just
dirt, cost per square yard Of concrete
paving, under usual specificationsi
What will the gravel or crushed rock
for square yard costI
Finally, please tell us, Gideon, can
you or anyone else deliver on the
ground, the material firstclass for
constructing square yard Of concrete
pavement for 80 ccutsi
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26
Journal Want Advs. Bring Results.
Wonderful Skin salve.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known ev.
erywhere as the best remedy made for
all diseases of the skin, and also for
burns, bruises and boils. Reduces in.
flammation and is soothing and healing
j T. sossamon, publisher Of News, Of
Corelius, S, G., writes that one box
helped his serious skin ailment after
other remedies failed Only 25c. Rec.
ommended by ]. c. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

1t would surprise you to know Of the
great good that is being done by Cham.
berlain' s Tablets. Darius Downey, Of
Newberg Junction, N, D., writes, "My
wife has been using Chamberlain s
Tablets and finds them very effectual
and doing her lots of good" If you
have any trouble with your stomach or
bowels give them trial. For sale by
all dealers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26
Unlawful,

What the man spent for flowers and
candy before his wedding was quite
some.
But not red afterward.
Accordingly the florists and confec-
TONERS fled 4 bill In the federal court
"Thls merger" they protested, us in
restraint OF trade."-Life.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

Sarsapari1a

Eradicates scrofula and all
other humors, cures all their
effects, makes the blood rich
and abundant, strengthens all
the vital organs Take it.
Get 1t today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SarSatabs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits Of Chamber.
lain g Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales
and voluntary testimonials from per.
sons who have been cured by It, II you
or your children are troubled with
cough or cold give IL trial and be.
come acquainted with It's good quail.
ties. For sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine
Tablets, Druggists refund money II II
falls to cure. E. W. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26
A Corn Cure.

Soak feet In warm water to which q
little borNN and soda have been added
Repeat several days and corn vii
come out. National Magazine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

Have something to do, something I.
love and something to hope for
Thomas Chalmers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

THE ROUNDUP.

AAAG ANSSANN-OA
+ - = = + +++ 80
Professor H. B. Shims, of the Central
Point schools, has been elected princi,
pal of the schools at Madras.
The prize offered at Astoria for a slo.
gan has been increased to $50. Mrs. o.
W. Barnes, Herman Wise and Mayor
Gray constitute the slogan committee,
John E. Crymes, missionary of the
American Sunday School union for the
LaGrande district, has organized schools
at Sutton Creek, Pleasant Valley and
Weatherby, in Baker county.
The Misfits man of the Albany Dem
ocrat says; Zone of the biggest things
these progressive days is the improve.
ment of the rural school. 1t is becom.
ing new institution, which up.tO.date
effects no longer an old shack"
Inc Baker Democrat has completed
the tlrst year OF It's second quarter
century under its present ownership. 1t
was II years old when Messrs. Bowen
and Small took it over. 1t claims to be
the third oldest paper of continuous ex.
lstence IN the state.
fossil journal: When the railroad
comes to Fossil land that is now selling
at SlO an acre Will sell at $40, and so
on up the SCALE Due to lack of trans
Portatlon, Wheeler comfy lands are the
cheapest IN the state; yet there is no
better land.
"++
At Malheur few days ago an arm.
ed force Of farmers prevented the state
water master from raising the gates of
guarding the dam until an injunction
could be secured. They claimed the
laising of the gates meant irreparable
"++
From all indications Oregon, in fact
the northwest, will have bumper crops.
Three prisoners in the county Jail at
Roseburg made a vicious attack on
Sheriff Owen as he entered the Jail Fri
day night to feed them. He was struck
and pretty badly bruised When he
was struck he fell backwards through
the door, accidentally closing it after
MN, and fastening the prisoners inside.
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,'.' - 'aa' "'s"' lOi assuming SH olll'
WI VIII" dangerous "e"po"'
"r'O" iiu"y OrONe grounu lor tne
i'",' '0i .oo i'"n ~" ""'e' supply me- IL Will
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

For OvSry Stiekor there are a dozen
quitterG
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

At Malheur a few days ago an arm.
ed force Of farmers prevented the state
water master from raising the gates of
recervoir of the Willow River project
guarding the dam until an injunction
could be secured. They claimed the
raising of the gates meant irreparable
damage TO them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

Fossil Journal: When the railroad
comes to Fossil land that is now selling
at $40 an acre will sell at 500, and so
on up the scale. Due to lack of trans.
pOrtatiOn, Wheeler comfy lands are the
cheapest in the state; yet there is no
better land.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

Linnton Friday broke ground for the
Bull Run water supply line. 1t will
cost $4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

John +. Wolff, designer Of the Ore.
gon Wolf, the famous motor speed boat
was accidentlly hurt by the discharge
of the starting cannon, at Portland
Friday. His face was badly powder
burned, doctors working on him three
hours removing the powder grains from
his face.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

The Misfits man of the Albany Dem
Ocrat says: zone of the biggest things
these progressive days is the improve.
ment of the rural school. 1t is becom.
ing new institution, which up.tO.date
effects no longer an old shack"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

The Baker Democrat has completed
the first year of its second quarter.
century under its present ownership. 1t
was II years old when Messrs. Bowen
and Small took it over. 1t claims to be
the third oldest paper of continuous ex.
istence in the state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-26

quitterN
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

Dear Boys and Girls: / am glad 10
show you today a very attractive draw
ing of something to go with your other
toys made from little pasteboard boxes.
think 1t one of the cleverest things
the Children's Corner has had, and l am
sure you would find the design nowhere
else, because it is a brand new one.
As you see, il is a miniature bureau
made 10 represent one of the Old-fash-
ioned solid mahogany bureaus of the
days of our grandmothers.
The base is made from a box cover a
little bigger than the top part. The legs
are neatly cut, and then it is ready to
fasten on to the drawers. These. of
course, are merely outlined with INK or
with your paint brush or Crayon on a
box of the right size. The knobs may
be drawn also or glass buttons may be
used for these.
For the top. which is a plain piece of
pasteboard, perhaps you may be able to
find a tiny piece of looking glass around
unwrinkled tinfoi will answer; or If
your bureau is painted mahogany color,
white paper could be pasted on for the
mirror.
You can make a covering for the top
of the bureau either of lace or of hem
stitched linen, and if all your work is
neat and accurate, you will have really
dainty piece OF toy furniture.
PRINCESS sPINAWAT.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
HEROES NOT APPRECIATED.
No One But N Doctor Could Make
Love, Knowing What He Does.

The sculptor's ideal OF the perfect
human figure" says the Pail Mall Ca
zette, has been rudely shattered. A medi-
ed counsel by stating that no person pos
sesses legs of equal length. Doctors are
well aware of the fact, and they know
more: Human symmetry is a myth; legs.
arms, face, fingers, hands-all are, in each
person. of varying length.
And yet doctors. knowing these things,
are content to dwell among the rest of US
and even TO treat us as If our legs were
of equal length. Doctors even marry. Il
know that is true, because my GRANDPA
ther was a doctor.
1t is clear that we do not, with all the
will in the world. give sufficient credit 10
doctors for their heroic unselfishness
When you and l, friend the reader, make
love we do il on the understanding that
the person to whom We are making love
Il am now addressing myself to mascu-
line friends, the readers is perfect in
every respect.
Should We be able to get that vibrating
note into the voice, that liquid look into
look into the eye that yearning attitude
into the figure, if We realize that
the object of our alteration had eyes of
different shade of color. ribs of all
kinds of lengths. and higgledy- -piggledy
fingers? You know well we could not.
And yet, / suppose doctors make love.
Wonderful fellowsI / have always thouht
very highly of the medical profession;
from today all doctors are heroes in my
eyes
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Home-Made Plateau.

Very attractive discs for use under a
vase of flowers. a pitcher OF ice water.
or the punch bowl can be made at home
at trifing expense by any woman who
is in the least ingenious. These glass
plateaus will be found especially useful
in hot weather, as they will prevent
moisture from soiling any polished sur
face.
Have piece OF heavy glass cut in the
shape of a heXaGon, each side measuring
about five inches. Get small piece of
cretonne having a figure about the same
size. Lay the glass over it and tack in
place by a small amount of glue along
the edge. Bind the edge with gilt gimp
about an inch wide; by sewing lightly
at each corner it will stay in place. The
cost of materials is as follows: One
yard gimp. . cents; One-half yard of
cretonne. Is cents. The price Of the
glass varies according to thickness.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
WHAT INTELLIGENCE
AND INSTINCT ARE
The Former Foresees and Latter il
Blind to the Outcome Of
It's Acfion-

. For many years it has been the GUS
tom to think of instinct and intelligence
as set over against each other. says
the Atlantic Monthly. The former rep
resents the inherited reactions of the
animal; the latter signines those acts
which the animal learns in the course
OF its Individual life and its power to
learn in this fashion.
Instructive acts are perfect the very
rrst time while intelligent acts are
slowly acquired. In so far as an ami
NAL is dependent on its Instincts It is
the victim OF its ancestry and of its
immediate environment. In so far as 1t
is intelligent It can adapt its environ
ment TO it. elf, can rise above its i'm
mediate surroundings and act in the
light OF distant end to be accomplished.
Instinct is blind to the outcome of its
action! Intelligence foresees and modi-
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
The Magazine Armchair.

Any one who has plenty of room, even
If she hasn't plenty of money. may have
a magazine armchair. provided they have
any sort of a willow or wooden chair
with arms. All that is necessary Is to
look about the shops until you come upon
one of those familiar scrap baskets that
have the square sides and tops that do
in almost every material, and If made Of
willow can easily be attached TO the side
Of the chair by means OF stout ribbons,
wound first about the uprights of the
basket, at the top and bottom corners Of
one of its sides and then about the
spiudles of the chairs arm.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Best Dressing Gown for Traveller

The most servicabIe and durable dress
ing gown for the traveller is made OF
some dark. inconspicuous, not transpar-
ent material.
Crepe de chine is ideal for summer
wear. A dressing gown of this material
in a dark color can be worn comfortably
for months. 1t does not show soil easily.
and when it is soiled it can be easily
washed and will look as well after a
trip to the laundry as before. a dark
gown, besides the fact that it will not
show soil so quickly as a light one,
can be comfortably worn on the way TO
the bath on shlpboard and in the corri-
dors of hotel or pension.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Packing skirt. without Crea.ing.

Fasten the waIstband and pin the mid
die OF the back to the center of the
front. Then lay the skirt out fiat on a
table, and with two pieces of tissue pa
per as foundations. roll the skirt over
and over toward the front. first from
the right side of the skirt, then from the
left, so forming two rolls that lie paral-
lei to each other. II the garment has to
be folded crosswise to admit Of its being
packed in a suit case or trunk, place a
wad of tissue paper or newspaper under
meath the crease.
Skirts so packed take very little room
and show no traces of travelling in small
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
A Hint for the Carver.

In carving a leg of mutton take hold
of the bone end with the left hand and
cut away the portion not to be eaten
with a firm stroke of the knife Then
cut thin slices down 10 the bone and
loose each slice by putting the knife
fiat on the barred bone and cutting
through. The slicing should gradually
change direction, so as to cut always
across the grain. After the upper por-
ton is gone carve the undercut in a
similar way.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

Stuffed Cucumbers-Four large cucum-
bers, two heaping tablespoonfuls of but
ter, scant teaspoonful of salt, one-quar-
ter teaspoonful OF pepper, one finely
chopped onion, four tablespoonfuls Of
chopped nuts, one egg and six table,
spoonfuls of Drowned bread crumbs Pare
the cucumbers, cut into halves and scoop
out the seeds. Mix the chopped nuts
with the bread crumbs, add the onion,
egg well beaten, seasonings and the but
ter melted. Fill each half of the Gu
cumber; put the two pieces together.
tying them with tape. Put one table
spoonful of dripping into a baking dish,
allow 1t to get hot, then brown the Gu
cumbers in IL. Add a little water to the
dish and bake the cucumbers in the oven
until tender, basting several times. When
cooked remove the strings and serve hot
with white sauce.
Note-The person who is dependent,
even in the hottest weather, upon cof-
fee or chocolate will find that, when
served in the form of iced drinks, they
satisfy and stimulate without heating.
which is a point to be considered when
the mercury is in the sos.
For iced chocolate a sirup prepared as
follows, then strained and cooled, may
be used. adding cream and sugar at serv-
ing time; or cafe au lait-that Is, strong.
clear coffee. TO which had been added an
equal quantity OF boiling milk-may be
cooled and used. Serve in tumblers half
filled with crushed ice and sweeten to
taste.
PEBBLES Pudding-This pudding has
many points to recommend it 1t can be
made of any kind OF fruit; 1t uses up
stale bread; it is good when cold. and
will keep for days; it is wholesome and
digestible- About two pounds of mixed
fruits-CherTies, raspberries, and black
and red currants are an excellent COM
bination-half pound of sugar and stale
bread. Put the fruit in a saucepan with
the sugar and stew carefully. Line a
plain mold or pudding dish with strips
Of stale bread, cutting a round piece to
fit the OF the dish. Fill the center with
the hot stewed fruit. Place a round Of
bread on top and put a plate over the
dish with a weight on it to press the
pudding. Let stand until quite cold. 1t
is best when made the day before it is
TO be used Serve with cold boiled GUS
tard or cream.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
fes its behavior in the light of its

fies its behavior in the light Of its
foresight.
The supreme example Of instinct has
been the wasp going through an elab-
orate course of action to provide food
for its yet unmatched offspring. seeking
out a particular species of caterpillar,
singing every segment just enough TO
stun the animal, but not kill it, and
then despositing the worm at the bot
tom OF its newly made nest where II has
laid its egg, covering up the cell and
then leaving, never TO see the larvae
nor to live to do the same act another
season. The supremely intelligent ami
NAL is man possessing the earth by the
genius OF his Intellect.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
"Brightness From Within
Can Console Sore Stricken
Some of Those Most Handicapped in Life Haze
Sunshine in Their SouLs-The accurate
Measurement of Blessing.

things that create genuinely grateful
hearts and the songs that make the days
worth while-they seem pretty far away.
And those are the days when it is
mighty wholesome to get a glimpse of
the way some folks measure their bless
ings and the few demands they make
upon life. They cannot take for granted
the things We count quite natural, be-
cause they never have come their way
And if they can gather in a few of the
comforts along their travels, they ask
nothing more.
To be granted eyes TO see. ears to hear.
from physical pain-that is the prayer
that some some cheerful souls make:
and il it is granted they go on their way
rejoicing, with their hearts full of sun
shine. and bit to spare for others.
And sometimes one wonders If folk
who complain the most that hte's sun
shine has passed them by ever will have
occasion to look back to the days when
they had every reason for being quietly
happy, but lacked the grace to know it..
There is a bit of verse from the grace
full and always CHEEKY pen of Robert
Louis Stevenson which il would be well
for us all TO remember when there is a
feeling that we are standing on the oEI-
skirts of things that lead to SUNSHINE
within:
IF have faltered more or les
In my great task Of happiness,
II have moved among my race
And shown glorious morning face.
II beams from happy human eyes
Have moved me not, if morning skies,
Books and my food and summer rain
Knocked on my sglen heart in vain.
Lord Thy most pointed pleasure take
And stab my sIirit broad awake"
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
4 Pretty NeEIiEee,

A lovely cool matinee may be made at
home in a day OF pale blue or pink china
silk. in an absolutely plain kimono style.
and the edges finished with satin ribbon
an inch and a half wide, box-plaited
every three inches and put on fat with
a row of Misunderstanding or by machine.
through the center. This finish may be
used around the neck, sleeves, and front,
also around the foot. Two sets of rib
bons. one at the neck and another at the
waist, hold the garment together. White
china silk with a finish OF lace or Of
Dresden ribbon applied in this manner is
also charming.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Butterflies in Lace.

The butterfly is the pet ornament Of
the hat of the moment. Gigantic in size.
it is made of tuile or lace or velvet, also
in white feather resembling grebe and is
invariably finished by very tall antennae
On a toque made of pink and gray ribbon
folded across the crown and finished in
two large loops at the back, there is a
black butterfly in front, made of similar
lace to that which is drawn tightly
around the upturned brim.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

Unbleached muslin makes an excellent
cover for the ironing board. II two or
three pieces, cut and hemmed to fit, are
kept at hand, there will always be a
fresh cover ready in case Of mishap.
After washing busters, dip them In
kerosene and dry in the open air. This
makes an excellent home made dust
less duster. Dry mops may be similarly
treated with good effect
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Depends on Circumstances.

From Judgs.
DO you say ought-to-mobile or owe
to-mobile, Jimpson?" asked Slathers.
We'll, that depends" said Jimpson.
when think of how I ought to pay for
It, 1 say ought-to-mobiIe. and when
think of how I can't pay for 1t. I say
owe-to-mobile. Want to take a little run
in my owe-to-mobile with me?'
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Mexico and the Balkans.

From the Milwaukee Journal
Europe is greatly concerned that the
United States adopt a strong policy in
Latin America. Sympathetic Europe
would hate to see our problems get be-
yond our control as the Balkans have got
beyond hers
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
A Good Linen Hint.

When linen tablecloths, towels. or
sheets show signs of wear in the folds,
cut two or three inches from one side
and one end and rehem them. 1t changes
the folds and adds new life to the arti-
Gle.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Timely Tins.

Small bows of colored satin and lace
are trimmed with crystals, and quite
a number are made in the jabot form,
the bow at the top being rather small
and the ends spreading and long.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Milk Take. Out stain. from Tea.

when I spill tea on my tablecloth l
find that to hold the stained part in milk
for a few minutes before washing will
remove the stain quite easily" says an
experienced housewife.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
TRICK FOR HUSBANDS
WHO TURN FREEZER

When wife asks you to freeze ice cream
you can shorten the labor one-half il,
after packing the freezer with ice and
salt, you will fill 1t up to the overflow
hole with cold water
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Delicate Perfume Added to Laundry

When ironing sprinkle powdered orris
root under the ironing sheet and this i'm
parts delicate and agreeable perfume to
the freshly laundered clothing and fiat
linen.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

For testing the ignition systems OF
gasoline engines, there has been invented
an, Instrument that records the timing
and ignition OF a magnetic on . chsrt
wrapped around revolving drum