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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

celed checks in 1t and snapped two
elastic bands around 1t. He put but
one band around other passbooks,
Aunt Mallndy objected to the mission
at so late an hour, denounclng it as
foolish and unnecessary, but Uncle
Bushrod was not to be detected from
duty.
Il done told Sister Adallne Hosklns,
he said, Ito come by here for dat book
tomorrer mawnin' at sebin o'clock for
to kyar' 1t to de meetin' of de bod
Of 'rangements, and dat book gwlne to
be here when she come"
SO Uncle Bushrod put on his old
brown suit, got his thick hickory stick
and meandered through the almost
deserted streets of Weymouthville. He
entered the bank, unlocking the side
door, and found the passbook where
he had left 1t, In the little back room
used for private consultations, where
he always hung his coat Looking
about casually he saw that everything
was as he had left, It and was about
to start for home when he was brought
to standstlll by the sudden rattle Of
key In the front door, Some one
came quickly in, closed the door softly
and entered the counting room through
the door In the Iron railing.
That division of the banks space
was connected with the back room by
a narrow p0ssageway, now in deep
darkness.
Uncle Bushrod. firmly gripping his
hickory stick, tiptoed gently up this
passage until he could see the mid
night intruder into the sacred precincts
Of the Weymouth bank. One dim gas
Jet burned there, but even In It's neb-
ulous light he perceived at once that
the prowler was the banks president,
Wondering, fearful, undecided what
to do, the old colorcd man stood mo.
tionless In the gloomy strip of hallway
and waited developments.
The vault with It's big iron door, was
opposite him. Inside that was the
safe, holding the papers OF value, the
gold and currency OF the bank on
the floor OF the vault was, perhaps.
$4,000 In silver,
The president took his key from his
pocket, opened the vault and went
Inside, nearly closing the door behind
him Uncle Bushrod saw through the
narrow aperture the flicker OF candle,
In minute or two-lt seemed an hour
TO the watcher-AI Robert came out,
bringing With him a large hand satchel,
handling Il IN a careful but hurried
manner, as Il fearful that he might be
observed With one hand he closed
and locked the vault door,
With reluctant theory forming II.
self beneath his wool Uncle Bushrod
waited and watched, shaking In his
conceallng shadow.
Mr. Robert set the satchel softly upon
desk and turned his coat collar NJ
lhout bis neck and ears lie was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
PROFITABLE RALLIES HELD

A series Of very successful and en-
thusiastic school rallies were conduct
ed during the latter part of last week
by School Supervisor II. II. Parsons, as
sisted bv Miss Helen Cowgirl, the popu-
lar extension worker from the o. A. C.
Thursday afternoon the Polk Station
school held its annual rally and it was
one of the most interesting school
events ever held in that community.
Mr.. Parsons and Miss Cowgirl spoke to
the gathering and Mr.. Parsons present
ed the institution with its standardiza-
tion pennlnt for the year. The assem-
bly, was not as large as some of those
that have met in the county, but that
the patrons and children were keen in
their work was evidenced by the inter
est manifested throughout the after
noon On Thursday evening Mr.. Par
sons and Miss Cowgirl conducted a
meeting at the Bridgeport school house
and aided in the organization Of a live
Parent-Teachers association. Miss
Cowgirl gave an illustrated lecture on
school club work that was popularity re-
ceived. The Parent.Teachers associa-
tion expects to accomplish much good
by its work in connection with the
school and has already made extensive
plans for the remainder of the year.
At West Salem on Friday one Of the
best rallies held in the county this
year was successfully conducted by Mr.
Parsons. Miss Cowgirl and +. f. Carl
ton, assistant state superintendent of
public instruction, were the principal
speakers. This was an all day event
and at the noon hour a delicious lunch
con was served. Tae pupils and teach
ers Of the West Salem school were
greatly interested in the event and had
arranged a pleasant program. The
teaching staff at West Salem includes
G. A. Burkhead, Miss Florence Cory and
Miss Burkhead, Miss Florence Cory
and Miss Arlene Bennett. At Zena on
Friday evening Mr.. Parsons and Miss
Cowgirl spoke at a meeting. Miss Cow
gill's illustrated lecture on industrial
club work was entertaining and instruc-
tive to the large gathering. Mr.. Par
sons took the meeting as the occasion
to present the school with its standardi-
2ation pennant Miss Elsie Taylor Is
teacher at Zena.-Dallas Observer,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
SIOO Reward. 500 Q

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure In all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith In its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that Il fails to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials. q
Address; h ]. CHENEY a co. Toledo, o.
sold by all Druggists. 76c.
Take Halrs Family Pulls for { iatipatlon
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Goron was chief OF the Paris police
when the following incident took place:
Lombroso had written a book in 1888
on crimlnality among women. so runs
the story, and when Il was finished
wrote to Goron to send him forth
with" some portraits Of Parislan wom-
en- criminals, Anxious to please the
writer, the package was made up and
started on Its tour to Italy When
the book came out Lombroso sent a
copy, handsomely bound, TO Goron,
who saw his gift acknowledged on the
drst page, 1T was a scholarly book, :"
said the chief, "and would have had a
large sale hut for an error on my part
The pictures came out OF the wrong
drawer Of my desk. They were not
criminals at all, but women who had
applied for hucksters' licenses. and a
new edition had TO be printed to make
good police mistake"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
DIED FROM GRIEF

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 25.-Grief over
the death of his mother and daughter
is believed today to have caused the
death of Edward L. Webster, special
agent of the Pacific Telephone & Tele-
graph company here, formerly general
manager of the Independent Telephone
company here.
His mother and daughter died with
in six hours of each other. Mrs. Web
ster fell i'll Thursday morning. His wife
found him dead on the bath room floor
shortly after noon yesterday at their
home. Webster was "a years old. He
came here in 1908 from Minneapolis
where he was once a candidate for
mayor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Now, Uncle Bushrod was treasurer
of the Sons and Daughters of the
Burning Bush. Every association he
belonged to made him treasurer with
out hesitation. He stood AA1 in col
ored circles He was understood
mong them to be Mr. Bushrod Wey.
mouth Of the Weymouth bank.
The night following the day on which
Mr. Robert mentioned his intended
lshing trip the old man woke up and
'ose from his bed at IL o'clock, declar-
ing he must go down to the bank and
'etch the passbook Of the Sons and
Daughters, which he had forgotten to
ring home. The bookkeeper had bal
anced 1t for him that day, put the can
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
STATE NEWS


klamath Falls Herald: Livestock to
the value of 81 1,223,5O0 was shipped
from klamath county points between
July l, 1915, and February 10, 1916.
Besides this, there was considerable
stock bought here during that time
which was driven out of the country
into California, and still more was
loaded for shipment at Doris, Mon
tague and Gazelle, California. A total
of s45 carloads went out during the
seven months period. This means over
100 carloads a month, or an average Of
80 carloads a week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
DR.. STONES DRUG STORE

The only cash
drug store in Ore
gon, owes no one,
and no one owes it;
carries large stock;
its shelves, counters
and show cases are
loaded with drugs,
medicines, notions,
and toilet articles.
DR.. Stone is a regu-
lar graduate in
medicine and has
had many years Of
exDerience in fha
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Couilleq Herald: Sunday Mrs. o. F..
Smith tried out her skill as a marks
man over the local traps. She let the
first two birds get away, and then
made an amazing run of % straight.
The score book shows this to be the
biggest straight run ever made by a
trap shooter on the Coquille Gun club
grOundh. Taking into consideration
the fact that some crack shots have
demonstrated their skill over the same
traps, it is a remarkable record made
by Mrs. Smith, and one of which she
can feel justly proud. If some of the
ladies who handle firearms would join
in with Mrs. Smith, it would make the
local trapsmen go some to retain their
reputation as trap shots
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

practice. Consultations are free. Pre-
scriptions are free and only regular
price for medicine. DR.. Stone can be
found at his drug store, Salem, Ore,
from GAO in the morning until at
night, Free delivery to all parts of the
city and within a radius of 100 miles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The proposed excursion of the Port
land Rosarians to Honolulu on the
steamship Great Northern will cost each
person $50 for the round trip, but the
price does not include anything ashore,
such as hotel bills, and excursions to
the interesting places on the islands,
The vessel will take but l44 people, and
reservations are fast being taken.
There are, however, still plenty of ac-
commodations and anybody who would
like to enjoy the excursion should ad-
dress Dean Vincent, Portland, who is
manager of the excursion. The Great
Northern will sail from Portland April
l5 at p. M, and spend week at
Honolulu, returning about May 4.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The Medford Sun reports that the
annual spring migration of wanderers
from southern to northern points is
now in full swing. A squad estimated
at 25 passed through Medford last
Tuesday en- route to Portland. Train
crews, the Sun further says, are ex-
periencing considerable difficulty han
ding tramps who insist on riding with
out paying.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Among the tasks that confront the
Beaverton Chamber of Commerce in
its proposed cleanup campaign, ac-
cording to the Times, is that of "dis-
posing of the old rail fences and brush
along the roads in parts of the city
and otherwise improving the appear
ance of the streets. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
1.-The Guardian Of the
AccoIade
BY o. HENRY

copyright by Doubleday Page q Col
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The Lebanon Express lauds the oft
derided and much maligned prune in
these words: ga 30-acre tract OF land
near Conser, a station not far from Al
bany, is being planted to prunes. This
fruit, which for time seemed to be
under cloud, is now coming into its
own again. Taken year in and year
out, this fruit is a most satisfactory
one to grow and brings good returns "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Ut the least i'm
portant Of the
force of the Wey-
mouth bank was
Uncle Bushrod.
Sixty years had
Uncle Bushrod
given Of faithful
service to the
house Of Wey-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The Coos Bay Harbor boasts that
three times in five years North Bends
schools have won distinction in de-
batting and in all other lines are well
M to the front
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The people of Donald have voted
bond issue to provide a building for
high school. An addition to the
present building is proposed.
Klamath Falls takes pride in fire
drill efficiency in the public schools.
The Central school building was
cleared in 80 seconds last Tuesday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Try Capital Journal want nu-.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

ALBANY Democrat: W. W. aaines, of
Eugene, was in the city today, being
in the county to look after his farm
near Brownsville Mr.. Haines and his
brother, of Monmouth, have the distinc-
ton of being the oldest twins in Ore
gon, now over SS years. The brother is
not very WELL unable to get cut now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

News Reporters survey of the build
ing situation at Yamhill's capital:
"With new tile brick Ford garage,
new $4,000 Woodmen of the World
temple and new $4,000 Christian
Science church, building activities are
looking up here in McMinnville." "
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11

sive campaign against Bulgaria and Turkey and the German and Aus trian armies in the south and not be supported by sufficient forces to guar antee success.
 Military authorities here say that it will require force of at least two to three million men to conquer Tur- key, subdue Bulgaria and drive the Germans out of Serbia in anything approaching a short campaign.
 Unless a force of such magnitude is placed in the field by the Entente powers 1t is not believed that they can count on Greece or Roumania for any assistance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
ALLIES NOT IN FAVOR
 WITH PEOPLE OF GREECE

ATHENS: There is not the slight est doubt but that the sentiment of the people of Greece with reference to entrance into the war, has under gone a complete change, according to newspaper correspondents here. That the sympathies of the masses and the army is on the side of the Allies there seems no doubt, but the conviction seems to be general that the Central powers, Bulgaria and Turkey have command of the situation in the Bal kans and all throughout the Near East. It is the opinion here that the Teutons and Turks will strike in the near future and that Egypt will be the vulnerable point; and that they will siege the Suez canal and overrun Egypt seems almost certain.
 It is thought here that only Russia will be in position to stop them, and it is said, that even Russia is waiting on England and France to put their share of men in the field before she will undertake campaign.
 A high Russian official said that 1t would be madness to start an ofen-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
AVAILABLE
 LAST 0F MONTH
Hes Plant will be Ready to Serve Consumers in Business Section
 In Few Days.

Louis Johnson, who is in charge the construction crew for the Hes Light and Power company, stated to- day that the work of erecting the poles and stringing wires through out the business section of the city would be completed and the juice" turned on by the 18th of this month and that service to consumers would begin on the first of February. Ac- cording to present plans the above territory Is all that will be served until spring. as the number of poles required for this section will be ex- hausted, and a further extension of the system will be compelled to await on the securing larger supply which will probably require several months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
RESENTS SLIGHT
 BY EDITOR STAR
Mrs. Gleason Has Spirited Interview With Editor of Star, Who Is
 Trying to Queer Business.

In advocating the establishment of a mattress factory in Valdez, in Sat urday's issue of that irresponsible or gan, Honest John" met his Water loo at the hands of Mrs. s. E. Gleas- on, an old and respected resident of the city, who Is now, and has been for many years, engaged in the manu- facture of mattresses here, and has gained an enviable reputation, for her wares. fingered by the false situa- tion her business was placed in by the article, Mrs. Gleason paid visit to the Star office yesterday and beard ed the "knocker" in his lair. In terms forcible and explicit, the lady voiced her views regarding the at- tempt to, as she believed, put her out |of business, and also her views in general regarding the character of the editor and his general useless ness to the community.
 Honest John" made an attempt to justify the article on the ground that any knock coming from him was 8 boost, but the good lady refused to have the wool pulled over her eyes.
 Mrs. Gleason has been a resident of Valdez for nearly ten years (six more than the editor who is advising her how to conduct her business), and during All this time she has been en- gagged in the manufacture of mat tresses, in which branch of trade she is skilled worker. Her husband was associated with her for several years, until a few years ago his health gave way and he was sent to sanitarium in the States. Since that time Mrs. Gleason has conducted the business alone.
 She has made quite a success of her business and has invested con- siderable amount in Valdez in build ings and plant. Having worked hard to merit the patronage of the people of the town she is at loss to under stand why her business should have been selected by the editor of the Star as being unrepresented here, when he is alleged to have known for sev- |eral years that the contrary was the case, and in her opinion was a delib- crate attempt to put a woman out of business. Y
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
COPPER COMPANY
 TO MAkE|sH|PMENT
Work on F1dalgo Bay Wharf Being Rushed and Ore Win Go South
 on Steamship Evans.

E. D. Reiter, manager of the Alas ka Mines Corporation will leave to- morrow for the property of the com pany at Fidalgo bay. MT. Reiter will push the completion of his big wharf. and expects to have the structure done in time to make big shipment of ore on the Admiral Evans.
 The company already has more than 500 tons of high grade ore ready for shipment, and are highly elated over the brilliant showing of the mine. This shipment will more than pay all expenses of building and inn proving the huge mine for the past year. and it Is expected to be one of the greatest dividend producers on Prince William Sound.
 Mir. Reiter's headquarters are at Valdez and all his supplies and ma terial are purchased here at home from our merchants adding quite . sum to the towns income.
 It Is expected that the company will follow this shipment with a much larger one in the immediate future.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

has strengthened popular. discontent. Predictions of . popular upheaval, however, are derided by persons in close touch with the government. One important change is in prepar- ation. but 1t is not exactly of . pol itical character. nor will it be in any
 an outcome of Lloyd Georges speech.
 having been decided upon some time ago. "" .'''''
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
MANUAL TRAINING
 VALDEZ SCHOOLS Volunteer Instructors will Make Cost of Course Merely a Nominal
 One-Of Great Benefit.

At a meeting of the school board last evening several projects which are of exceptional interest to the scholars and their parents came up for discussion and action.
 Among these is a plan for provid- ing a manual training course for the boys of the school and course of do- mestic science for the girls. Both of these plans were widely discussed and a decision reached that the inaugura- tion of these courses would be of in- estimable benefit to the scholars. It was voted that the committee take steps to establish these studies, and that suitable quarters be secured.
 The studies, under the plans adopted will add but a nominal sum to the general expense of maintaining the schools. The work of instruction in these courses will be undertaken by volunteers. The manual training will be in charge of Eli Larson, who will give his time to the scholars gra- tis. The students will furnish tools and other necessities, while the school board will provide such lum- Der as may be required by the stu dents.
 Instruction in domestic science will also be given by volunteers, and will embrace all those household duties, cooking, etc., necessary to make the students efficient housekeepers.
 The taking up of these studies in the public school has been advocated for several years. but heretofore the large expense attendant upon their being added to the school course has been prohibitive.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
First Glass Show Tonight.

First Glass Show Tonight.
 A first-class program has been ar ranged at the Liberty Theatre for to- night as follows:
 The Animal-a drama we'll worth seeing.
 Thieves and the Cross-a good feature.
 A Trip through the Alps-a scenic picture.
 The Simple Life-some fun.
 Fatty and the Bandit-don't miss it.
 Be sure and don't miss this show tonight at the Liberty theatre.
 Note-Charlie Chaplin, the funni- est man in the movies, presents him. self Sunday night at the Liberty The- atre.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
First Glass Show Tonight.

F1rSC ClasS Show Tonight.
 A first class program has been ar- ranged at the Liberty Theatre for to- night as follows:
 The Animal-a drama we'll worth seeing.
 Thieves and the Cross-a good fea- ture.
 !, A Trip Through the Alps-a scenic picture.
 The Simple Life-some fun.
 Fatty and the Bandit-don't miss 1t. :. Be sure and don't miss this show tonight at the Liberty Theatre. ~ Note-Charlie Chaplin. the funni- est man in the movies presents him. self Sunday night at the Liberty The atro. -
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
LLOYD GEORGE'S ''TOO LATE"
 sPEECH sTIRs ENGLAND

LONDON: Some political prophets are predicting that Lloyd Georges "too late'' speech will have "conseq- |uences."
 Pauers of all shades of opinions agree that the statement of the Min ister of Munitions shows ample mat ter for criticism. Where they dis
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT.

The regular meeting of the Valdez Democratic Club will be held in the offices of George J. Love at 8 o'clock this evening. Judge Bunnell of the Fourth Division, who is spending a few days in town, will attend the meeting and will probably make a short talk. All democrats, whether members of the club or not are cor dially invited to be present.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11

LOST: A slicker coat at the cor ner of Keystone Avenue and McKin- ley Street. Will the party taking the coat please return and also take the hat and boots. Louis Johnson, Supt. Hes Electric Go,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11
Wants to Marry Alaskan.

Working woman of 46 would like to correspond with gentleman 50 to 65 with home, that Is tired living alone. Give description in first let ter. No trifers wanted; all letters answered; object matrimony. Ad- dress Dolly B. Ross, Seattle, Wash, Gen. Del. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11

agree is upon whom criticism should be directed. One section holds, both the past and the present Cabinets re- sponsible. The other lays the blame chiefly on the Governments expert advisers and technical departments grouped under the term of War Office.
 Coinciding with the news or the evacuation of Anzac and Suvla Bay. Lloyd Georges speech undoubtedly
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-11

Just received the finest line O neckties ever shown in Valdez, a Ben Silverman's.