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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Polk County Observer: While blast
ing rock at the quarry of the Oregon
Portland Cement company the other
day a perfect petrified fish was found
in the solid rock. Just what kind of
fish it was, cannot be determined by
those who have seen the specimen but
its appearance is that Of gold fish
Geo. Stewart, foreman at the quarry
has placed it among his curios. When
time permits he viii have it surveyed
and if his surmise is correct, may have
it mounted,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

A poll of the New York delegation to the republican
national convention it is stated shows clear majority
for Hughes Notwithstanding the delegations high regard
for the states favorte son, Root letter signed by
William Barnes republican delegate says there will be
meeting of the New York delegation the evening of
June sixth for the purpose Of organizing 1t is claimed
this is done for the purpose of arriving at understand
ing as to the delegations choice and also to try
an agreement to deliver the states vote sody at least
on the first ballot
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Gertrude Lamson whose testimony sent Rev. Madison
Slaughter to prison. is still in the hands of the law Her
mother wants the court permit her to return home but
that the court refuses to do remembering how her mother
was against her in the trial. and also that she made the
remark that "there is day of settlement coming" The
court realizing that settlement is the last thing he Jaw
desires will try and find home for the girl and not aid
her family in having the settlement the mother limited at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

turned loose breeze tdat almost
sealped the helmsman.
lie called the skipper and when
that dignitary got on deck the gale
died away but land was nowhere in
sight and the mariners vow it took
them two weeks to sail back TO the
Farralones.
Some zephyr,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

here" l say, "a while I'll stay, that on my
bones the sun may shine" Then comes a
guy with fshy eye, who says, Good morn
ing, Mr. Hick; have, old chap, the greatest
snap, for folks who wish to get rich quick"
l turn him down, with weary frown, and
then another gent appears, to put me wise
to some great prize, the biggest in thous-
and years. They'd sink ray roll in mines
where coal and gold and zinc and cheese are
found; they talk of shafts and kindred
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Bakers latest innovation. as de-
scribed by the Herald "The cry of a
banshee the blast of a fog horn and
the amentation of a lost soul many
times magnified, were mingled in a
terrific blast of sound which startled
the city this morning. Rising and
falling, but mostly rising it penetrated
to every corner of Baker. 1t was not
the heralding Of the milleniun. 1t
was merely the city's new compressed
air fire siren which was given its first
tryout"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Colonel Roosevelt was given royal welcome at
Kansas City yesterday morning; thirty thousand the
dispatches sad lining the streets from the depot to the
hotel Another crowd of five thousand waited at the
hotel and refused to leave until he made them speech
1t is needless to say their wishes grafed for the
Colonel is always loaded.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Carranza is learning from the hated gringoes. He
openly charges that the border troubles stirred up
by politicians who wanted to them for campaign pur
poses He must receive some of the American newspapers
and read the arguments for and against preparedness
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

after winning II straight they fell down yesterday and
Maty lost out in his attempt to break the record held by
the White Sox of straight 49, although someone comes
the front with the books showing the real record is
20 made by Providence in 1884,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Booteggng seems to be one of the principal occupa
ons in Seattle warrants being issued yesterday for ff
of law and it is said twenty more warrants were to be IS
sued today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Meodford Mail; A ton of very attrac.
tive copper ore arrived this morning
from the Great Eastern mine, in the
Squaw creek district, having been haul
ed down by team. This mine. a recent
discovery. is located ON the Oregon
side Of the Blue Ledge district, and is
owned by Bruce Buck and associates. A
ton of the ore is being shipped to the
L. S. Smelter at Kennett, Cal. to be
tested as to values. Local miners pro
uounce it rich ore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

The English Derby, run yesterday as usual, but
there was none of the'od time attendance Only few
professional horsemen saw it where before the all
England that was anybody turned out. The king had a
horse entered but he did not start.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Waite says he does not want his appealed but his
family are one and all determined to appeal it anyway
He should be allowed to have his way about is none
of the families business 1t is strictly speaking none Of
their funeral"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Yesterday the weather man laid off having holiday.
From the result it might be well to have him jump the
job permanently for it the finest day of the month";
for that matter, the winter
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

CRAFTS, and rich deposits under ground The mining
sharks seek easy marks whenever spring is in the air.
they spoil the day that seemed gay and drive from
my easy chair Of hotpoint dreams and gaudy schemes
they tell until my heart is sore and So block their tire
less talk, hide behind the cellar door,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

demand throughout the west is attested
by the number of cars loaded with
this product that are passing through
this city almost daily 1t is eonservs-
lively estimated that between 100000
and 100000 feet Of lumber is being
hauled through Roseburg every "a
hours"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

as campaign thunder by the friends of
the Roseburg bond issue.-Grants Pass
Courier.
Bandon's Commercial club, long dor.
mant, has been reorganizcd "Instcad
Of the old plan of having a president
and secretary, on whom all of the work
falls. as has been the experience in the
past, says the Recorder. ga board of
five directors will have complete charge
of the executive work Of the body"
RoSeburg Review s view of the lum-
Der situation: 'That lumber is in great
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

The Austrians continue pushing the Italians back in
fierce but so far has all been in the Austrans favor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31
THE SPRING DAY

The skies blue, and good new the sun iogs on
its ancient way cloud in sight the world bright it
a calm and perfect day take a book to my old nook
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

A report comes from southern Ore
gon that an appeal may be made to
Governor Withycombe to establish a
state patrol along the Pacific highway
to prevent the bringing of Intoxicating
liquors into the state from California.
It is feared that many automobile aeci-
dents win result this summer unless pre-.
cautions are taken to cut down the traf.
fic over the highway from Horn
brook.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

A recent issue Of the Roseburg
Review contained a comprehensive arti.
Gle written by DR.. r. Bywater telling
what had happened TO Grants Pass since
the voting Of the 100000 bond issue
for the starting OF the railroad toward
the coast. The doctor detailed all the
various industries and enterprises that
had come to the city since the voting
Of the bonds upon the strength Of the
new Railroad, and the article was used
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-31

Medford Mail; Peter H. Harmon. Of
the Applegate district, is in the city
today for an over Sunday visit. Mr.
Harmon says there viii be greater ae.
tivity in placer mining in his district
this year than for a great many seasons,
whore water is available A number of
people interested in good placer ground
are awaiting with a degree Of mterst
the trial Of the dry land dredge soon
to be installed in that territory. Il it
proves suceess-and not many doubt
that it will--there will be q good deal
OF work done in that line as soon as an.
other dredge can be installed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
Short Snatches From Everywhere.

Ida Tarbell says the ultimate aim OF all girls 10
matrimony. Why the ultimate Rochester Times
Britain has cut down on its naval gold braid it Is
said, but the prOdgality Of red tape apparently
tnues-Newark News.
BY Watching the debates in congress one is enabled
to locate the districts In which the hyphen fOurishes
best-ROchester Herald.
The Fort Scott Trfbune's idea of misery is to have
locomotor atakia and walking typhoid at the
tme-kansas City Star,
The neutralest neutrality yet recorded is that Of
Billy Sunday, who he wants to be colonel like
Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Bryan-'-New York Herald
wall street viii make an earnest endeavOr 20 keen
ont of the United states supreme court-Clevelaud
Leader
According to Admiral Beatty, England must get
religion" win the war; but putting the fear OF God
in the other fellow sounds more practica-Wa street
Journal
The strongest argument brought forward in favor
Mr. Brandes is that disapproves of him.
This has put many candidate for office over-Port-
land Press.
It has been decided that king George will not open
parliament in person. In view Of what happened at
ottawa, perhaps it is just as welL-Syracuse POST
Standard.
An astroIoger named Gustave Meyer says the stars
tell him that Germany will win the war No doubt
the stars speak French and English Just as we'll
Washington Herald
The fact that Col. Houses visit has mystifed the
French Just another illustration Of how strong is
the bond of understanding between the peoples Of the
two great republics.-New York Herald
We desire business Of throwing out the chest) to
join in the protest against the advancing price Of
gasoline-we sometimes the stuff to remove soup
spots from vest-Manchester Union.
a number Of newspapers are laying particular
stress upon the fact that Mr. Brandeis is Jew. So
also that early representative OF the judiciary,
Moses.-New York Morning Telegraph.
Some Spanards are declaring that Gen Weyler is
too old to assume the chieftanshp Of the general
staff of the army They are not suggesting him
minister to Cuba, however-Havana Post
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
Leap Year Is Kindly Act Of Kind Providence
Intended To Reduce Visible Supply OF Old Maids

to the real business Of the meeting.
There is no sweeter display Of righteous
retribution in this vale Of tears than to
SEGA reluctant bachelor with a glisten-
ing dome led TO dhe altar py relent-
less bride-e1eet whose affections and
graphophone records have been toyed
with for years without practical results.
The period of courtship is a sacred era.
but when il becomes an age and then
graduates into an aeon. it is time for
the imperious will of woman to assert
itself and yank a falterin6 swain to his
knees
Leap year is lame in one respect
It comes only once in four years, and
sometimes II skips over eight. This
causes a long, painful hiatus, during
which woman has to take what she
can get. We admire and respect wom-
an. but there are times when it seems
to us that her Judgment is eight. or ten
degrees below par, whereas II leap year
came about twice month, she would be
able to pick a better and more lasting
grade of husband, one who would not
run out nights and try to drink the
weekly output Of a brewery. Leap
year is an aid to intelligent matTimony.
but it is too long between leaps.
protected by the Adams Newspaper
SerYice.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

the two seats reserved for negroes.
which were occupied by two women
and a small girl On asst Boulevard,
two negroes got on and the conductor
made the two white women get out Of
the seats and stand in the car
Another thing. The conductors en-
force the Jim Crow law, why not COM
pei them to enforce the smoking rules
on this line, as you viii notice some Of
the fort cars have no ventilation for
air, still most every man is smoking
on the car.
You have to endure this or sit by
an open window with cold air coming
in on you.
say make the conductors obey both
laws or none. F. NJ 6.
ut is a law of Texas that space
equal in character Of its accOmmoda-
uons to that provided for whites, must
De provided in street cars for negroes
When negroes board a car. the con-
ductor has no alternative but to clear
the seats reserved for NEGROES. As a
matter Of fact, il is against the law for
whites TO ride in these seats at any
time, but when no negroes are on the
ears, conductors often allow whites to
occupy the seats as an accommodation
As for smoking, IL is against the city
ordinance to permit smoking in street
cars, except on the rear platform
Smoking can be INDUCED in there
regardless of the ventilation of the
cars Outside the city limits. on Fort
Bliss cars, this ordinance is not in ef-
feet and cannot be enforced.-EditoT.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
Is FL Paso Really Serious?

Did FL Paso take step forward when, in the fall
of 1915, band of public spirited citizens under the
auspices Of the chamber of commerce, launched the
playground and recreation center movement it
merely the adoption of a fad that would die out in
few months, at most year?
Fl PasOans are asking themselves these questions,
and cropping about for answer. Over year has
elapsed since the started but less than
year has passed by since the system actually in
augurated There has hardly been time to make test
II is still very much Of experiment locally speaking
One thing is certain: The eyes Of the country are
upon FL Paso. This may not be generally known, but
it is fact, nevertheless. FL PasO is being watched
FL Paso it seems, is the first of southwestern cities to
take up the playground and recreation center move
ment and il is realized that the spread of the move
ment in this section depends largely upon FL PasOs
success. Added interest is attached to the cys de-
parture by Of the belief that the movement in
time may spread to those portions of Mexico that are
less influenced by American customs-partcu-
larry after peace shall have returned to that revolution
ridden country.
The fact that Ell Paso is being watched makes it
necessary that her citizenship proceed carefully in ar
irving at decision whether she is merely flirting with
fad, really serious in her social service under
takings There should be hasty decision arrived at
after few months of experiment under the handicap Of
lack Of equipment and less skepticism. Con-
sderaton should be given to the fact that the play
ground and recreation center movement has nowhere
been abandoned where taken up, and that the
'other hand attention is being given to the work
each year, with additional cities taking up the work
Conditions may be different in FL Paso from those in
of the cities that have found merit in the move
ment, yet few months Of experiment cannot be taken
conclusive proof.
1t seems however that unless the city council
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

public to spare the dear little birds. so
l was not surprised to find letter
from Mrs. Porter. If she had spent years
in growing and caring for an orchard
and then was unable to derive any
benefit from her labOrs. she would get
new light on the subject Of birds
From the time the blossoms are out
when they pick them off and throw
them away and one bird will DESTROY
40 in no time. until the fruit turns.
when they promptly pick a hole in
every red cheek. thus running II. they
are a nuisance and destructive agent.
When grapes begin to ripen they suck
the juice from every berry on the
bunch Later they take every cherry
as il turns red, before it ripens. Every
apricot ditto; after that every peach
that is particularly fine. Later they ca
the apples 1t is not a question of
few, as Mrs. Porter states. 1t is the
ruinatiOn Of the whole crop.
II has got so one can hardly sit and
wait for a car on the plaza. on account
OF the mess these same dear little crea-
lures make.
One day last week. a teacher IN one
OF the grades informed the pupils that
she had no use for anyone who hurt
the dear little birds. Personally I have
no use for anyone who has not mind
enough to investigate n subject before
delivering an opinion. II more people
will inform themselves, they will find
that the birds destroy whole fields OF
grain, not alone by eating the kernals
but by breaking the straw so that it
cannot be harvested and are justly re-
garded as pests. This will be the case
in this valley II steps are not soon
taken TO mitigate the evil.
Another Mother
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

were only 165 arrests for this offence.
On Sept. Is. under saloon rule. there
were l03 arrests for drunkenness. while
on Sept. Is, 1915, under prohibition,
there was not a single arrest for that
offence.
Since the amendment went into eff
feet the police force of Phoenix has
been cut from &c to Il members and
could stand a further cut.
The chain gangs (that disgrace to a
civilized nation )are gone and the town
superintendent who had charge OF
these gangs have been employed in
more honorable positions.
At the October term, 1914. OF the fed
eral court there were IS persons under
indictment for selling liquor to indians.
Only two or three indictments have
been returned for this offence the past
year
Crime over the state has most won
derfully decreased and more especially
the crimes OF murder and assault. The
receipts at jails, asylums and the peni-
tertiary have wonderfully decreased.
The city OF Phoenix has lost the
revenue from the licenses Of its IS
saloons and yet the city tax rate has
been reduced this year. The cost Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

and want to supplement her statements
with a few facts and figures.
It is conceded that Arizona has the
only genuine prohibition law in the
country. making no exceptions or con-
cessions Its provisions are what its
opponents called radical and vet it has
grown in popularity from the time Of
its adoption until today il is the most
popular law in the state and both its
friends and enemies have been con-
WINGED that it is not only a prohibition
law in name but in practice and YOU
never now hear in Arizona the old CRY,
Prohibition does not prohibit" The
records show that in the state there
have been nearly 100 prosecutions on
account OF its violation and only two
or three acquittals have been secured.
Whether trials have been in counties
which gave wet majOrities or i'm cOun-
ties which gave dry majorities, the
iuries promptly returned verdicts of
guilty and it has mattered not whether
the offender was Of high or low degree.
Since Prohibition went Into effect
one year ago, bank deposits have in
creased in the state 100000 00
In the city OF Phoenix during the
year 1914 with IS saloons running there
were 265S arrests for drunk and disor-
derby conduct while during the first
eight months under prohibition there
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

makes provision for carrying the playground work
during the coming SUMNER the movement, in its larger
scope is destined die No provision has yet been
made for carrying the work, and there have been
forthcoming promises that something Will be done
at later date Supervised play the various schools
during the school terms will continue Supervised play
has become part of the school work and will continue
to be a part Of the school system during the winter
months even if the playground movement, city in
situtiou ceases to exist Just the various play
ground supervisors work under the general supervision
Of J. H. Slime supervisor of Fairgrounds, whose salary
being paid of fund of $500 appropriated by the
CITY and school board but if fund is provided for
the coming year. the supervisors will probably continue
their work during the school term under the direction
of Supt R. ]. Tighe, long the present system Of
schedules is followed in the schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

increased artillery and cavalry imme-
.diatelyg
Ham and eggs began to get pretty
scare recently, along towards the last
during the recent flood in the ella
river" said J. J. Ormsbee Of Hayden,
AriZ. Hayden did not suffer except
that the place was without railroad
communication for about two weeks.
Below US, three miles, there were four
deaths from drowning. and a part Of
the community was left on an island
by change in the rivers course.7t
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"The question of whether bitulithic
or concrete should be used recently
agitated the people 81 Oregon in the
matter Of building the Columbia river
road. that will cost considerably over
Loco, 000." said A. J. AIcCombs Of Hous-
ton. THE fight resulted in a victory
for bitulithic. but there were strong
advocates of each material Califor-
MAS concrete roads came in for dis
cussion, but when the final vote came
bitulithic won"
There are few cities in Texas larg-
er than FL PasO, but give me this town
every time for real business and well
paved streets" said David McChesney
OF Fort Worth. when people leave
FL PasO. believe me, they are leaving
a real city, and when they come back
they have something to come TO. De-
spite the size Of Dallas, Houston and
Fort Worth, FL Paso is the most talked
OF city in eastern Texas. and scores
Of men leave these cities every month
TO seek homes in the west, and FL Paso
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15

r ZAP YEAR is an act OF providence.
which is intended to reduce the
visible supply Of old maids. Provi-
dence has performed many kind and
helpful acts, but when she freed WON
an from the thralldom Of being obliged
10 accept the first bench legged sutton
who presented himself or go unwedded
to the grave, she rose to majestic
heights.
Prior to the institution OF leap year
woman was wholly at the mercy OF
man. She was wooed with club and
given in marriage i'm exchange for a
pair Of long-horned oxen Strange as
il may seem, there were husbands in
those days who became dissatisfied
with their bargain and offered TO trade
back. no questions being asked on
either side. Society today would spurn
a man who bought a sprightly wife
with natural teeth for two milch cows
and then tried to exchange her for an
equity i'm a second hand runabOut So
ciety is willing TO trade wives for
titles. but draws the line at live stock
which shows how fast civilization is
advancing in this country
Leap year is a living terror TO old
bachelors who have been eating up