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Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
How fur-how fur
Is II from here
From here to HI

there. There are, however, two great
drawbacks to life in the Falklands.
The climate is never really warm, and
fires have to be kept up all the year
round. Servants are procured with
difficulty. host people import them
from England; but as English girls
are frequently snapped up and mar
ried as soon as they land. they have
to sign an agreement to remain in
service three years. If they break
it in order to marry the husband has
to pay the passage cut from England
Of another servant to replace his wife
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
Boarding House statistics.

It was dinner-time at Mrs. Meane-
leigh's high-class boarding establish
ment. We'll, said the statistical
boarder, leaning back in his chair
eve have at this meal the represents
tives Of two widely separated genera
tions How is that2. asked the In
quisitive boarder, rising to the occa-
sion. why, the hen we have been
trying to eat was. in all probability,
the great grest-grandmother Of this
omelettels Then there fell a palpable
silence
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
llfe ln AZ EaIkIands.

There are worse places off which to
be wrecked than the Falkland Islands,
where the Liverpool steamer Oravia
foundered The inhabitants Of Fort
Stanley are a prosperous race. noted
for their hospitality. Living is cheap
in the Islands and all kinds Of Eng
lish fruits and vegetables abound
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12

debating, and at the same time he's
typewriting? He's filling two jobs
and he receives only one salary.
Great scheme.
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
TO THE
Ladies and Gentlemen
oi MiddIetOWn and Vicinity

Who are about to invest in a Fall
and Winter Tailor-made Suit or
Overcoats.
That we can promise TsiIor-made Suits
OF Overcoats for the same money it
would cost to buy ready-made, because
We make it ourselves and make it direct
20 the wearer with but one profit added
% the cost of production. That every,
garment made by NJ. Berg, East Main
Street, Middletown, Del, is up to the
last tick Of the clock in style. And ID
guaranteed for satisfactory service.
That anyone can have his or her money
Fafunded for any garment that doesn't
kurn out right. Stop in and see our
beautiful Fan and Winter Samples,
guaranteed to be all pure wool.
Call and be convinced.
M. BERG
MiddIetOwn, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
How fur-how fur
Is 1t from here
From here to Happiness7

The train, that for I'VE minutes had
been lessening in speed, toiled pain
fully along, and as arose impatiently
and reached behind me for my over
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
HARPIST AND SINGER
GIVE MUCH HAPPINESS
State Wards Enjoy Concert of Talented
Musicians Monday-Were Given an
Enthusiastic Welcome,

Affording much happiness to inmates
of the various state institutions in and
near Salem, was the shorc concerts Civ
en- at each last Monday by Mrs. Scheu-
ecker and Miss Letha Fowler, harpist
and contralto of Portland, who filled
an engagement at the Globe theater
last week.
Their last appearance in Salem was
scheduled for Sunday evening, but
having become interested in the various
institutions, they grasiously decided to
extend their stay here day longer
and make personal visit to the
places.
They first visited the blind school,
going from there to the feeble minded
institution. They next visited the in
sane asylum, penitentfary, eliminating
their trip at the industrial school for
boys. At each place they gave harp
solo and vocal solos with harp accom-
paniment. Their reception was neces-
sarily enthusiastic, especially at the
penitentiary, where they were given re.
peatcd ovStions as they were being es-
corted through the corridors following
their entertainment. The boys of the
industrial school also, demonstrated
their appreciation, showering them with
bouquets of fragrant flowers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
PARALYSIS OF HEART
WAS CAUSE OF DEATH
Physician Testifies at Coroners In
quest That Barr Used a Jiu Jitsu on
Florence Bentley.

Chicago, May 27.-That Florence
Bentley was killed by sudden clutch
at her throat, which caused paralysis
of the heart, and that her former
sweetheart, Reginald Barr, committed
suicide, was the verdict of coroner Is
jury at Downers Grove this afternoon.
Miss Bentley IS body was found in the
woods near that town Monday night.
The next morning Barr stepped in
front of Burlington train at Lisle
and was instantly killed. He left a
note in which he said Miss Bentley had
died in his arms while he was attempt
ing to kiss her.
A physician testified that Barr had
used jiu iitsu grip on Miss Bentley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
According to the Chief of Police thi,

According to the Chief of Police this
afternoon his force will be shy another
officer on the frs of the month. lie
declares that Day Officer Gaines is go
ing to be relieved from duty by the
council next Monday night and that
will leave the department with but
three regular Officers on the Job. The
council has planned to fire Gaines, de
clares the chief, because he Gaines
slapped Roy Wassom 5 face when the
latter called the officer names during
an interview in the mayors office
recently.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
BASEBALL TODAY.

Washington, May 27-Washington
got farther in front in the American
league race today by defeating Detroit
I to 0. In the first inning Moeler
doubled and Foster and Gandi walked.
Shank sent a long fly to center field,
MOeller scoring. Then Morgan singled,
scoring Foster. In the fifth inning,
with two down, Shanks knocked out a
home run after Gandil had doubled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
MAY HAVE LANDED ARMS

Vera Cruz, Mex, May 27.-The Ger
man steamship Bavaria returned here
this afternoon without any clearance
papers to show whether or not it landed
any munitions of W at Puerto Mexico,
as it was said to have done.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford F. Neelands,
of Astoria, arrived in the city this
afternoon and will spend the remainder
Of the week visiting at the home of
Mrs. Neelands sister, Mrs. Jack Terry
on North Winter street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Paul Marnach has reOpened the Mec.
ca billiard parlors, located in the base,
ment of the Masonic building. Mr.
Marnach has been in business in Sa
lem for a number of years, and it is
certain that under his management the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

To insure rental Ualue, list
your rooms, your homes, your
apartments in the Journal
Want Ads. One cert a rpord
under "Nep Today"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

A few days ago everybody was wish.
ing for rain aud now there is gen.
eral sentiment that we have had
enough, The weather clerk surely has
hard time trying to please us old
webfooters
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The police have been unable to To-.
cate the two men who were said to
have robbed The Toggery clothing store
night before last. The officers have
not given up the search, however, and
have some hopes of running the crimi.
mails down.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
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Good Buys in
Real Estate

20 acres of good land all under eul,
tivation; good eightroom house; large
new barn; family orchard; acre Of
strawberries; young prune orchard;
running water; fine spring water; some
timber. This is a good buy; 31a miles
from Salem. Price $4,000, y cash.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

"Woodside' was the name chosen
for his farm home by G.. w. Vinton,
who resides near Gervais. The name
was filed with the county clerk today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The place for the youngsters to learn
to dance is at home. 1t is easy if they
have a Victrola. Get one of the Wiley
B. Allen Co., R. =. Peters, Mgr, 52l
Court
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Miss Margaret Fisher will present
her Junior and intermediate pupils in
piano recital at the First Methodist
church, June II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

We guarantee safe return Of watches
for repair sent us by mail. Quality
counts in jewellery, Bars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Billiards and pool, fascinating pas
time. Paul Maruach invites his friends
to visit him at his new place of bus
mess, the Mecca Billiard Parlors, base
ment Masonic building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The soulful plea made by the city
editor yesterday to the street commits
sioner to have the grass on the side
walk on the south side of Lincoln made
into hay was answered quickly, as it
was cut last night all but about 20
feet in front of lot east of the moved
part, This belongs to someone in Eu.
gene, and should be harvested. The
street commissioner is welcome to the
hay if he will only make it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

BUNGALOW BARGAIN-5OO down.
balance to suit; viii buy a modern
bungalow, five rooms; bath. toilet /:
electric lights; concrete foundation:
fine location. Price $1,000. Bechtel
& Bynon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Ask for zinn's ice cream when you
want the best.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

1t pays to be honest, but sometimes
pay day is late in showing up.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

SEWING MACHINES are going to be
sold at once; good drop-head ma
chimes from $1,000 up; you will miss
big bargain if you don't come at
once as they must go at once. GAO
State street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

40 acres of good land all under eul-
tivation; house, barn, orchard; 4 miles
from Salem. Will take house and lot
as part payment on same. Price ST.
500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Blessing, of Dallas,
are in the city. Mr.. Blessing stated
this morning that the old city looked
just the same but that Dallas appearec
better to him. He declared that Dallas
will have bang'up time about the
middle of next month, the city is to
be decorated and big carnival to be
held along about the 18th.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

A decree was handed down by Judge
Galloway this morning granting d.
vorce to John Il. Brooks from Annie
Brooks. The couple was married in
1900 and there are no children. De-
sertion was the charge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

FOR SALE-Fine Alberta farm, 800
acres; $50 acres in cultivation. viii
take valley property as pars pay
mont. Terms and description upon
request. Phone 1870. Call COS N.
Capitol.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

mach s Mecca Billiard Parlors, Masonic
building.
The Ladies of the G.. A. R, have Sc
cured Rev. J. C, Spencer to give the
address on Memorial Day at the Lee
Mission cemetery service beginning at
10 O'Clock. All members are requested
to meet at Hurst Hall promptly at
9.45. Dinner will be served at noon
at the hall. All comrades and their
families will be welcome.
.
Shafer's store is the busiest place in
Salem. He is kept on the jump making
and selling harness for the spring
trade. No, lS7 South Commercial.
James Hartwell, the well known
deputy health officer, has the distine-
tion of holding down four city Jobs.
He is not only deputy city health of
ticer but special speed cop, member
of the fire department, and a regularly
appointed police officer. Besides these
four jobs which Mr., Hartwel is taking
care of, he is a deputy state food and
dairy commissioner, Verify, Mr.. Hart.
well is well supplied with positions.
.
Dr. Mendelsohn. specialist in fitting
eyes correctly. U. S. National Bank
building.
Attorney James Heltzel declares that
he has one great satisfaction anyway,
following his defeat for the nomination
for senator from Marion county and
that is that he was defeated by only
100 votes. "My defeat clearly shows,
in any event, that have few friends
left in this county," declared Attor-
ney Heltzel this morning,
If YOU have skeleton in your
closet, that's the place for it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Fine printing Fuller Printing Con
Germ. Phone Main 2l70.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27
National.
Federal,

At Buffaio - Kansas City Buffalo
game postponed; wet grounds.
At Brooklyn-Chicago- Brooklyn game
postponed; rain.
At Pittsburg-Tndianapolis.P Pittsburg
game postponed; rain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The recent spell of weather was
worth all kinds of dollars, for it liter.
ally Grained money"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

JOU.
5-room house; bath, toilet, city wa.
ter, bearing fruit, wood house, store
house, corner lot, east front; two blocks
from paved street. Price 5000; $500
cash, balance six per cent interest.
Acre tracts just outside the city lin
its, all in orchard, good location. Come
in and see us about them. Price $500
per acre; $25 cash, balance $500 per
month, q per cent interest.
1917 acres of timber land, close to
Oregon Electric line VIII take city
property as part payment. Price $50
per acre.
10 acres Of good land, onc-half under
cultivation, balance easily cleared;
some small buildings. Will take city
lot as part payment. Price $4,000.
10 acres Of good land all under cul-
tivatiOn; 31a miles south of Salem.
Price $l,65O; terms.
10 acres of good land all under cul-
tivation; new five-room plastered bun
galow, wood she'd barn, well; 31a miles
from Salem, on good road Price 49,
500.
If you want to buy, trade or sell,
see US.
w. H. GRABENHoRsT & CO.,
Room 2, Bush Bank Bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The coolest place in town. Enjoy a
game of billiards or pool at Paul Mar
mach s Mecca Billiard Parlors, Masonic
building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Called end 9TH account high windy
At New York-Chicago-New York
game postponed; rain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

During your spare time, visit the
Mecca Billiard Parlors, basement Ma
sonic building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The cannery built here by Hunt
brothers, of California, is now in OPP
Grafton. Gooseberrios and Strawberries
are being canned, but the work has
not started in full blast as yet. 1t
viii be necessary to employ big force
soon in order to take care of the fruit,
and many women will be given employ
ment
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

-Four expert watcnmaKers. Best oi
work. No delays. Barr's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

The Woman's alliance of the Unitar-
ian church win meet Friday afternoon
with Mrs. John Pollock at her home,
Fir and Luther streets. Rev. Fisher
will read a paper on "Theodore Park
or." All members and friends are in.
vited to be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

If YOU have q skeleton in your
closet, that's the place for it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

NYE BEACH-Seven-room furnished
house for rent for season. Two
housekeeping suites; three bedrooms;
choice location; adults preferred.
Carrie G. McQuinn, Heppner, Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Officer White last night arrested
Charles Bronson for being drunk and
using prOfane language on the streets.
Bronson appeared before Judge Elgin
this morning much the worse for wear
and pleaded guilty. The court fined
him $40, or upon failure to pay the
same to serve five days in Jail. Bron-
son could not come through and con
scquently he was locked up. He did
not seem to care, aud when the barred
door was closed he began to sing as
merrily as though he was out under
a shade tree and not policeman vita.
in mile of him.
.
Hats below cost. Any hat In the
house at So. This week only. 497 N.
High.
Despite the fact that rain has pre-.
vailed here for the past few days, fish.
ing in the streams around Salem has
not been hurt to any extent, according
to several wao have been out after
the speckled beauties. 1t is said that
the ground had become sufficiently dry
TO take up all Of the rain and consc.
quently the smaller streams din not
become muddy. Several fine, young
salmon have been caught in North ana
South Mill creek of late and good
many trout have been pulled ashore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Governor West is in Medford on
business and will not be home before
Friday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

DR.. F. L. Utter, dentist, Masonic
hldn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

Hats below cost. Any hat in the
house at SO. This week only. 497 N.
High.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

1O7 acres of timber land close to
Oregon Electric line. viii take city
property as part payment. Price $50
per acre.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-27

DR., Mendelsohn, specialist in fitting
eyes correctly. U. S. National Bank
building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-23
WAR CONFERENCE CALLED IN WASHINGTON
AFTER RECEIPT OF REBEL ULTI
Secretary Garrison and Gen. Wotherspoon the Chief
Staff Discuss the Matter With Secretary
/ Tumulty

OF a duplicate OF the Carranza note re-
ceived earlier tonight 10y the Cunstitu-
tionalist junta in Washington.
Earlier In the evening Secretary Bryan.
In answer 10 queries regarding the gem
eral tenor Of the note. said that 1t was
very favorable" on this score, how
ever. the disposition In Washington in re-
gard TO Mr.. Bryan's optimism is to 60
slow in accepting his analysis OF diplo-
matte correspondence. Immediately after
the complete note had been received and
before it had been made public Secretary
Garrison came away from the state De-
partment and went TO his own office. He
was asked II he mad anything to say with
regard to the Carranza note.
II has been predicted IN Washington
from the beginning OF the acute Mexican
situation that an invasion OF the southern
republic by United States forces would
sooner or later result in soiidifying the
entire republic AGAINST this country. Car
rama now shows that he Is out Of sym
patty with the action OF the Wilson Ad-
mir'stration in taking Vera Cruz and that
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-23
FEAR OUTBREAK IN TAMPICO.
American Vessels and citizens sent
to Places Of safety.

TAMpIco. Mexico April 90 delayed in
transmissionl Word that President
Huerta has refused the demands of the
United States. which may bring about
Intervention, has prccpitatrd a critical
situation here The fear is that when the
MeXicans learn of the possibility OF war
they may begin attacks on the Americans
Clarence Miller, United States Consul.
to-day ordered al American vessels lying
In the harbor to leave the Panuco River
at once and get outside. under protection
of the D.s Moines. the Chester and the
Dolphin which are cleared Tor action.
Other foreign consuls are doing the same.
1t is impossible for all the Americans
to find safety ut once. and they are
gathering at tho Imperial Hotel, which
can easily be made defcnsibc. II Is
near the river. and marines from the
war vessels can land quickly.
To add to the seriousness OF the situa-
ton Tampico. always most unhealthy. has
been struck with "A plague Of smallpox
and fever. AS the hot weather reaches its
height next month, an epidemic IL feared,
The Federals continue To strengthen tho
Notifications around the city toward the
land 10 fight on an attack of the r-hoIs.
which is impendns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-23
what Administration Planned.

The plan OF the United states has been
TO seize Vera CRUZ first and give Huerta
time in which to meet the demands OF
this Government, Then the United states
naval forces We're TO proceed against
Tampico. seize it and establish blockade.
This was TO be followed by the seizure
OF all the Important ports on the west
coast of Mexico.
With this accomplished the Presidcn.
and his advisers had hoped to be able to
cease aggressive operations, and by sap
ping the strength of Huerta through cut
ting on his ammunition and revenues to
allow villa and his followers 10 sweep
on TO Mexico city and do the actual
lighting
This explains why the President was
averse to including anything in his address
to Congress or in the resolution which
he proposed JustifyinI his action which
might he const ruced as a condemnation OF
the Constitutionalists. This explains, too.
why the Administration officials at present
are greatly embarrassed over the course
of action they ought to pursue In regard
to the shipment OF arms and ammunition
across the Rio Grande into Mexico.
Army officers have insisted that the con
tInucd flow OF arms and ammunition
through III paso and other American bor-
der cities Into northern Mexico constitutes
II real danger in the present situation.
Several OF the army officers have urged
the Administration to reestablish the em-
barge which II lifted only two or three
months ago,
This matter was seriously considered at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-23

a conference OF officials here to-day and
there were reports that the Treasury De-
partnent had ordered one shipment OF
munitions OF war held up at FL Paso pend
Ing a decision In regard TO renewal OF
the embargo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-23
O'SHAUGHNESSY AT VERA CRUZ.
Washington Hears Envoy Rench~d
Gulf Port Last Night.

WAsuINGTcN. April @2.--Word reached
here uuohicially late Tonight that charge
d. ATa!rrs Nelson O'ShauGnuessy reached
Vera cruz fortnight.
No ycrihcation could bC obtained AZ the
state Department of reports that OShaugh-
messy had been recalled 10y this Govern
mrnt and diplomatic relations severed