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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24
Seeger Refrigerator

The Seegar Siphon System car
ries all moisture, odors and i'm
puritieS into the ice chamber,
and there they are carried out
through the drain pipe as the
ice melts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24
What Constitutes
AGood Refrigerator?

Not more than person in a hundred knows any
thg about refrgerators. When they start out to BUY
they usually guided by outside appearances,
and when you right down to it, that is the least
important feature about good refrigerator.
The important things The Sanitary appliances,
the proper method of cold air circulation the
in which the walls built the tightness of the cor
ners and joints and such vital points
These the things that really esesentialLthe
things that permit of your putting cabbage
other strong smelling vegetable fruit in the
compartment with milk and butter without contamna-
ton of odor. They the things that prevent waste
full of ice.
Next time you buy refrigerator bear them in mind.
Let us have the opportunity of figuring with you We
don't to that there good refrigerators
sold, other than those to be found here. But we are
candid in belief that give you the best built
and most sanitary refrigerator you get in Topeka
for any given amount you decide to invest in
We have refrigerators at all prices from $3.50 to
$425O, and special inducement to have you
and see the full lne offering good size Re-
liable" Refrigerator, 40 lbs. ice capacity d. Oe
that sells regularly at $500 for. 49,. D 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24

Try State journal Ads for Results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24

Colby, Kan, June 24.-The county
commissioners of Thomas county have
ordered the "b1owed' land district in
that county to be worked. This is
the section where there is already
considerable crops growing, and the
farmers are at work. 1t is believed
the dust can be completely checked,
and that this particular blown dis
trict will again raise bountiful crops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24

Several farmers in Cheyenne coun-
ty are experimenting on raising sweet
clover. c. r. Henry has a large field,
which stands already five and six
feet tall. It grows rank, heavily To-
liaged and in bloom. 1t is claimed
that clover hay has like feeding quail
tiles as alfalfa, and that is is more
hardy, as it will grow on waste land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24

Cawker City. June 24.-For num-
Der of years the Protestant churches
of Cawker City have made it prac-
tice each summer to hold union even
ing meetings on Sundays, and the first
of those meetings for this summer
will be held this week. There are six
churches in Cawker City, and the
spirit of brotherly love seems to pre-
vail to an unusual extent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-24
In SIXTH DISTRICT
Cawker City Has Business
Changes.
HerndOn Ships Many Eggs
Wedding in Tent.

Formosa. Kan, June M.-Some mis-
chievouS fellow broke into the print
ing office of the Formosa Spirit, pied
the cases, scattered the type on the
floor. and purloined the subscription
book. The edit rs offer a reward of
500 for the arrest of the persons and
accompliceS
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
IDENTIFY MAN SEEN ON
STREET AS MAN WHO
ROBBED TRAIN
UNITED PRESS LEASED wlnH.I

San Francisco, Dec 23.--Idcntified
by two Of his alleged victims as the
bandit who robbed the Southern Pa
cific train at FL Monte, near Los Ange.
los, December l, when Travelling Pas.
senger Agent Horace II. Montague was
shot and killed, man giving the name
Of John Bostick was arrested on the
street here today.
Bostck was identified by Arthur Co
len and Mrs. Colen, who were passeng.
ers on the train, They were walking
among tho shoppers on Market street,
when Mrs. Colen saw Bostick
"There goes the man who held up
the train at I'll Monte" she said to her
husband. The couple trailed tho man
for 30 minutes before they encountered
q policeman.
Scores Of pawn tickets were found
in Bostick . possession. Both Mr.. and
Mrs, Colen were positive in their iden'
tification Of Bosticl, as the bandit,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

Thousands Of Christmas packages,
bundles and boxes Of every shape, kind
and color have been flooding the Salem
postoffice during the past two weeks
and today there is hardly room for the
busy clerks and carriers to move about
in the departments, so heavy has been
the incoming and outgoing mails.
The congestion is not anything like
what is expected tonight, when the
eastern mail from trains delayed from
80 hours to two days in the Rocky
mountains on account Of snow storms,
will arrive. Postmaster Huekostein osks
people to be patient, as it win tole
time to get the big mail straightened
out and delivered. Many Of the pack
ages people have been asking for the
past couple Of days are undoubtedly
held hack by the snow blockade.
According to John Farar, who has
been in the local postoffico for years
tho present business being transacted
by the office is the largest in history
The parcels post system is largely re
sponsible for this, he states, aud even
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
Delayed Trains From East Means
Great POStOffiCe Rush Tonight

the usual mail business has increased
surprisingly.
Presents From Afar.
Amidst the great bulk Of incoming
parcels post packages are hundreds
which have been sent from almost cy.
cry part Of tho globe. Africa, India,
Northern Canada, China and japan
postmarks can be seen upon many Of
the packages and postal cards repre-
sentiug about every nation under tbe
sun are being handed through the gen
epl delivery window at present
About every conceivable article Of
merchandise known are contained In
the daily parcels post bags now There
are presents included ranging from q
pair Of hose to complete evening dress
for women and for men the variety d
equally as large and The quantity more
bulky. The eyer.pleasing dollie fol
Mary and that mueh.relished steam en-
CINE for Billy, etc., are in evidence al
the post office, while hundreds Of boot
aud shoes are being delivered through
out the city By the carriers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
Carry Many Pounds,

The rural carriers are having tho time
Of their lives irving to find sufficient
room in their bugeies and hacks for all
Of the packages handed out to them
each morning by the local postal clerks.
Many Of the packages are light but
very bulky, aud these take up consider.
able room
The city delivery is hampered even
more than his rural brother worker, ow-
ing to the fact that he is compelled to
make human pack.horse out Of him
self and climb stairways and trudgc
many blocks before his days work is
done aud the rural man simply drives
up to the boxes and hands out the mail.
Postmaster llueketoin was on deck
this morning IN the postoffice with coat
land hat OFF aud there WIS every indica
ton that he was a very busy man. N
behooycs not only postmaster but
lelerks and carriers IA well, TO rush thcil
work now, "A Uncle Sam can I and viii
hot wait, and the public seems to be
lust as determined to be served
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

Telling his wife that he had fore
warned her that he was going to com.
NIT uicido, and that he was not fool.
ing about the natter j, y, Brannon, a
preacher in Woodburn, was found dead
early this morning within a few blocks
Of his home, hanging from the end Of
piece Of baling wire which he had
first wrapped around his neck and then
tied to limb Of tree,
Brannon has been going about the
country for some time Of late posing as
"Sainpi minister He returned last
night from Oregon city, and, noticing
no surprise in his wifc's face, asked her
" shc did not get his letter, saying that
he was going to kill himself
Mrs. Brannon declared that she had
received no word from her husband, and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

Deficiency Will Created in Maintenance Appropriation Of
Every State InutionState Treasurer Believes It VIII Be
Impossible for State Run Institutions in Compliance
With Law--Decision Is Handed Down in Habeas Corpus
Proceedings Against Steiner.

The supreme court today handed
down an opinion holding that the eight
hour law, passed by the last legislature,
applies to all state employees. The de.
cision created CONSERVATION among Of
ficers Of the various state institutions,
as the effect Of this Interpretation Of
tho law will be to place the employ
ment of all help on an eight.hour basis,
each employe being limited to 4s hours
week. As result Of the decision,
state officials assert that there will be
deficiency in the maintenance appro-
priatiOna Of every institution. Some
even go so far as to insist that ses-
sion OF the Legislature will bo nocesi
sary to straighten out the tangle.
Today's opinion was handed down in
a habeas corpus proceeding brought
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

against State Superintendent Steiner,
Of the asylum for the insane, who was
arrested on complaint Of State Labor
Commissioner Hoff for working an en-
plOye more than eight hours day, I'M
order to test the validity of the law.
According to State Treasurer Kay,
It will be impossible to run that insti-
tuition in compliance with the law,
which will add greatly to the cost ID
is necessary to have employees on tha
job seven days week, and If en-
ployes work eight-hour shifts during
the week, it will be necessary to have
arrangements TO handle. the work on the
seventh day.
More employees viii surely be needed,
and the expenses greatly increased.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
Preacher Ends
Life by Hanging
to Limb of Tree

Brannon told no was going to carry
out his intentions. Mrs. Brannon, think.
ing ne was not in earnest, paid no at
tention to the convorsation, and went
about her household duties. In the ev'
enng, however, the head Of the house
was not around, and the family institnt'
ed u search, thinking that he might
possibly try to commit suicide. Walk
ing short distance from the home,
Mrs Braunon confirmed her fears to.
day by finding her husband hanging
dead from the moose he had made in
tho wire.
Coroner Clough was notified immedi.
ately, and, being informed Of the de.
tails by the marshal Of woodburn, dc.
cided that II was suicide, and that an
inquest was not necessary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
YOUNG WOMAN DRUGGED
AND STRIPPED AND
LEFT TO DIE
[uNIrnp pRnsp IrAsnp wInn.1 l

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Drugged and
stripped of her clothing, pretty young
woman, believed TO be Mrs. Anna Demp-
sey, Of Battle Creek, Mich, was found
dying hero today in an alley near the
stockyards. The police believe she was
carried in an automobile to the spot
whero she was found.
Once the woman attempted to speak,
but lapsed into Inconsistencies and
then died. A slight scalp wound was
found, but death was caused by ex.
posure.
A physician declared Mrs, Dempsey
had not been drinking. She was de-
serted in Battle Creek by her husband,
the police said and came here to make
home for their little daughter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

1t was a shock to the entire city this
morning when it was learned that one
of the most prominent pioneers had
passed away during the night. While
the weight Of years was pressing heav.
lily on the venerable Asahel Bush, and
the step once so quick was feeble and
eyes once so keen were dimmed with
the passing years, few, if any of us,
realized the end was near. Up until
about two weeks ago. Mr.. Bush was at
the bank daily for a few moments at
least, and the fact that he was in Sc
rious condition was known to none ex-
cept those of his immediate family.
The announcement of his death, which
occurred at 1910 this morning, was
entirely unexpected,
His Busy Life.
Anything like a sketch even, Of his
life, would be compendium Of Salem 8
history, for his life was so interviewer
with it that either would be a necessary
part of the other
He was born at Westfield Mass.
June 4, 1924, learned the printers trade
at Saratoga Springs, New York, and
then took up the study Of the law, be
ing admitted to practice in his native
state in 1850. The same year he, with
far.seeing eyes, saw the vast possibili
ties of the northwest, and came to Ore
gon. In March, 1851, he issued the first
number of the Oregon Statesman al
Oregon City, moving the plant to Salem
in 1853, and editing and managing il
until 1861. In 1867 he engaged in the
banking business here with the late W
IS. Ladd, and in 1877 bought out the lat
ter and became sole owner Of the banl
which his energy and ability built NJ
to its present magnificent proportions
it being now recognized as one Of thu
soHdist financial institutions in th'
northwest. The present bank buildinl
on the corneer Of State and Commercial
built inlS67, tells Of his confidence il
Salem, for it is still one of the fines
buildings in the city. It's interior dec
orations put in a year or two ago max
ing it one of the handsomest and mos
up.to.date buildings in the city.
II must not be understood that h
confined his efforts to the bankinl
business alone, for it was his work an
foresight that started many other busi
nesses here. One Of these is the Saler
FIGURING Mills, with complete role
process and a capacity Of 400 barrel
daily He was also interested in tn
salem Wooden Mills and the saler
Laundry. lie helped organize the ol
o. S. N. company, whosee boats Pile
the Columbia from Astoria to Walluli
and which was finally taken over an
merged in the 0. r. & N. railway, now
part Of the transcoptnental system fro
Portland. In fact, behind every NOV
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
THUGS BEAT MAN AND
GET AWAY WITH
PROVISIONS

Redlands Cal, Dee. 23.-Posses are
searching the government nursery in
Santa Ana canyon, near here, today for
two thugs who beat Fred Latshaw, an
assistant horticulturist, and stole the
nursery 5 provisions. With fractured
skull and other injuries, Latshaw drag
ged himself three miles to Seven Oaks,
where he was given first aid before be.
ing brought TO hospital here. Doc.
tors said he win recover.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
EIGHT HOUR LAW APPLIES TO STATE EMPL LOYES
Late News
Bulletins

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 23.-Gover.
nor Ralston today made a Christmas
present of a pardon to Mrs. Belle Shen.
kenberg, for fifteen years an inmate Of
the woman's prison here, following her
conviction on a charge of poisoning her
daughter-in-law. Mrs Shenkenberg was
civil war nurse. She began her prison
term Christmas eve, 1898, and will be
freed Christmas eve, 1913.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
DECLARES He STOLE TO
KEEP FROM STARVING
IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-Caught in
tho act Of looting the Cosmopolitan sa.
loon, Francis Condliffe, aged 20 years,
a waiter, was arrested here early today
by Patrolman NJ. j. Cotridns. Cond.
life also confessed, according to Corri'
das, to robbing the New Era saloon Of
sj.65 an hour earlier.
Condliffe told the police that he has
been out Of work for three weeks aud
that It was case Of steal or 20 hungry
~ have never been in trouble be
fore, said Condliffe, "but when u
comes to case Of either stealing Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

city and state that to write it is to re-
peat the history of the making Of the
Northwest.
Helped Nominate Cleveland
He was consistent Democrat, and
was a member Of the convention that
nominated Grover Cleveland for the
third time in 1892.
He was the only man to hold the Of.
flee of Territorial Printer for Oregon,
he holding the office for eight years.
For many years he was regent Of the
Oregon University, finally resigning
At the time of its incorporation, he was
trustee Of the Willamette University,
and his aid to that institution helped it
over many difficult places. He was a
member of the board of directors of the
Lewis and Clark centennial exposition,
held in Portland in 1905, and in fact
has been intimately connected with all
the larger things that went to the maxi
ing of our great state.
His Children.
In October, 1854, he married Eugenia
Zieber, here in Salem, and to them
were born four children: Estelle, now
Mrs, Claude Thayer; Asahel N, Sally
and Eugenia, all of whom survive him.
His wife died in 1863 Such, in brief,
is resume of his life, but how poor
and meager these few words to tell of
so long and so arduous a life. 1t would
require volume of large proportions to
tell even the outlines Of his life s work
Kindly by nature, sympathetic and gen
erous without ostentation, he has helped
not only the budding industries of the
state, but hundreds, who have felt the
benefits Of his friendship, who have
been carried over dark places in theil
business, whose lives have been made
easier and burdens lighter by the kind
ly aid OF Asahel Bush, Will truly mourn
his passing away.
Full Of years, long and upright life
filled with kindly deeds and generous
acts, came to fitting close when sur
rounded and cared for by those he Low
ed and who loved him, he closed hi
eyes on earthly things in the silen
watches Of the night, to open then
again on the other side in the flower
decked fields Of Paradise.
The funeral will be held tomorrow a
! clock from the residence. The bod
| will be placed in the new mausoleum
, and the funeral services will be con
! ducted by Rev. Mr.. Elliot, the Unita
l rian minister formerly Of this city
The funeral will be private, and 1t
j. requested that no flowers be sent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

Vera Cruz, Dec. 2S.--The United
States battleships Kansas and Connecti-
cut arrived off Vera Cruz today and
dropped anchor just outside the harbor.
The ships passed Tampico on their voy-
age southward and reported all quiet
there. The local branch of the Bank
of London and Mexico remained closed
today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
LIFE OF usefulness
BROUGHT TO CLOSE
WHEN ASAHEL BUSH DIES

Pioneer Resident of Salem Who Did So Much Upbud This
State Is No More--Interesed in Banking and Manufacur
ing Enterprises, Bank Being One of Strongest COas
Helped Nomiate Cleveland and Was Staunch Democrat
Lightened Burdens of Many-Has Great List of Friends
Funeral Tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
A TRIBUTE TO
THE PIONEERS

= Nyeena Kloshe lllahee, the lit. 1
r tie volume Of poems just issued 1
r by j. H. Cradlebaugh, is on sale 1
= at the Patton Book Store at the 1
+ modest price of one dollar. II is 1
+ largely on local subjects, and as
y such will perhaps be of interest 1
4. to Salem people. 1t makes a nice
= little Christmas present to send
I. east, and is pretty good boosting
+ literature. 1t is small, but very
4 prettily illustrated with Oregon
r scenes, and the author says was ;
= printed in book form more as a :
+ tribute to the old pioneers than :
4. for any other reason. "rhe Land =
+ Where Dreams Come True" and :
+ "The Old Camp Ground" were :
+ both written as an appreciation :
4 Of the sturdy men and women Of :
r the earlier days, and if by chance :
4 the lines should please them or :
4 any of them, he will feel amply =
4. repaid for the feeble effort on
= his part.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
Young Woman Is Found to
Have Occupied Suite Back
of Office Is Years.
WIFE RECEIVES SHOCK
In Room With Coroner When Miss
Brance's Presence Is Discovered
And Admits Illicit Love.
UNITED pnRss LrAsnD wrRE.l

Monticello, N. Y, Dec. 23.-"A wo-
man gives; gives always and sacrifices
all when she loves And I am ohly a
woman"
This was Miss Adelaide Brance's an
swer today to story Of illicit love,
self-denial, domance and tragedy. The
story developed with the sudden death
yesterday Of Melvin Couch, for busi.
ness associate of Judge Alton B. Par.
ker, in his law offices here.
The presence of Miss Branco in So
cret suite Of housekeeping rooms back
of Coughs office was found as Mrs.
Couch sat talking with the coroner and
sheriff of Monticello. The widow
tainted when Miss Brance tearfully ad'
mitted that she had occupied the suite
for more than fifteen years.
Friends Surprised.
Couch's most intimate friends said
they never knew Of the suite back Of
his office. Mrs. Couch declared, how.
ever that he husband always kept the
back door locked and that no one was
permitted to go near it.
Miss Brance was held by the sheriff
today on a technical charge Of taking
SO from Couch g pocket. She smiled
grimly when told why she was held,
Couch's funeral was held this after.
noon. It was private, the Rev. A.
Waugh, Presbyterian minister, off
ciating. Mrs Couch and her pretty
daughter, aged 29 years, were on the
verge of nervous prostration.
Sheriff Keeps Her From Funeral.
Miss Brance broke down completely
when the sheriff refused to permit hel
to attend the funeral. She is pretty
woman, with slightly gray hair, youth
full face and a musical voice, She tolt
the sheriff she was a student at the os
wego Normal school when her healtl
failed. Then, she said, she started sell
ing magazines, and met Couch wheI
she was 80 years old. Miss Branco il
now 80.
81 came from Cooperstown," sh
said. "G have a half.brother name,
Charles, there. I will not tell his las
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23

P L. samuels, of Oregon City, was a
state capitol visitor this morning, re-
turning to Oregon City on the Afternoon
Oregon Electric limited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
BRITISH INTERESTS
PLAN TO BUY HUERTA
AND SEAT THEIR TOOL
Report Widely Circulated That
Scheme to Retain Control
Is Hatched.
THREE BANKS REOPEN
Decline to Take Advantage of Presi-
dents Proclamation of Holiday
Until January l.
THREE BANKS REOPEN
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRn.1

Mexico City, Dec. 23.-That British
interests have Matched scheme to buy
General Huerta out and seat Mexican
provisional president of their own
choice was widely rumored here today.
AS the initial step-so the story ran
Lord Cowdray, head of the British
Pearson syndicate, will surrender to the
Mexican government July his 5O-year
right to one-third Of the Tehuantepec
railroad 3 earnings, receiving in return
for it 100000 pesos in Mexican
bonds.
OF these bonds, it was said, 5000, 900
pesos would be converted into cash i'm
mediately and returned to the Mexican
government.
Huerta, it was assumed, would pock-
ct the money promptly and resign. In
his place there would be substituted at
once, the reports had it, whatever pro
visional president the Britons nominal.
ed, and the British government would
ask other nations to recognize him un'
til regular election could be held.
President Wilson was understood tO
I be cognizant Of this plan, though what
he thought of it no one professed to
know.
Banks Again Open
The Bank of London and Mexico, the
Banco Nacional and the Banco Central
which closed their doors yesterday as
a result of prolonged runs on them, re
opened today, declining to take advant
age Of President Huerta's proclamation
intended to give them time to recuper
ate, of holiday from December % tt
January l,
The Bank Of London and Mexico
made partial payment during the da!
to hundreds Of depositors, who filled 1t
lobby to the doors.
Officials Of all three banks said the,
would have plenty Of money if give
time to make collections. Indeed,
was generally known that their asset
were ample, and that IL was only Of aC
tual cash they were short.
Huerta gave n reception to the diplC
matte corps in honor Of his saints day
from which, however, American Charg
d'Affaires o o'shaughnessy was absent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
ATTENTION, oHERRIANs.

Cherrians must be at Commercial
club at 7i45, sharp, Wednesday evening
to proceed in body to the Christmas
tree exercises
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
The Weather
The Dickey Biri

The Dickey BirG
says! OregOni To
night. and Wednes
day probably fair.
south to ives {
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-23
Helped Nominate Cleveland.

starving, the average man won't go
hungry"