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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Just Greed.

Slack up, Brother, what S your hurry,
That 50 recklessly you scurry
With your elbows jabbing sidewisc
And your glance fixed straight ahead
Is a minute S time so precious
That You needs must be ungracious
And 20 tramping on your fellows,
Like hungry quadruped!
Can't you spare Il nod of greeting,
Pass the time of day on meeting,
Swap joke or laugh a little
When your neighbor drifts alongl
Is the dollar so cnticing,
Is success so all suficing
That you can't devote n second
To brother in the throng!
Do you know your destination?
1t s a quiet little station
Where ambition nevef troubles
And the dollar never jingles;
Where there is no useless striving,
Sordid scheming or contriving,
And the richest man s possession
Is little grassy plot.
Why be ever keen for speeding
On trail so surely leading
To that lonely little village
Where we all must come at last
Slack up, Brother, whats your hurry
That so recklcssly you seurry2
You may head u slow procession
Ere another year is past.
Composed by tho late Nelson I
johnson shortly before his death Ma
30, 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

who live beyond their means. 1t gives
them a chance to get everything they
want; not what they really want but
what they think they want. Then
there is class of people who lack
moral stamina. They never pay book
account, but may pay cash when they
can t get credit. These human para
sites are the cause OF more real suf-
fcring than anything else under our
government, excluding whiskey. The
economy of nature, perfect MS it is,
lacks one thing-a jumping-off place
for dead beats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
RUNDOWN WOMAN
Made Strong BY Our Vinol

Fort Edward, N. Y.-"I was in run
down, nervous and weak condition, 30 /
could not do the homework for my little
family of three. l had taken cod liver
oil emulsions and other remedies with
out benefit. A friend told me about
Vinol. tried it and it soon built up my
strength and made me a we'll woman 80
| now do all of my homework. Mrs.
ELMER GLIDDEN.
We guarantee Vinol to restore
strength and build up rundown, weak
and dcbil:tated conditions.
Wilfred f.. Root, druggist, Brattle'
boro.
Vinol Is sold in Hinsdale, N. IT,, by
Mark s. Mann.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

There has just been added to the
London regiment new draft of so
men. whose average height is ) feet
II l.2 inches. Many of the men are
more than 6 feet tall and one is feet
s inches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Money makes the mare go, u bargain
makes the woman CO.
and green picked muskmelon makes
the mango.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

A grass trimmer that resembles
horse clippers and is operated with
both hands has been patented by an
En9lishman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Germans have developed a process for
spinning kapok fibers into yarn that can
he woven into textiles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

The United States leads the world
in piano manufacture, having $50 fac.
tories.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

When you feel like laughing it is
better to let the other fellow tell the
funny story.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

The world is slow to recognize a
genius because it has been gold brickcd
so often in that line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Individuality is as liable to be of
the nuisance brand ms any other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
of the Alley in Block AZ, city of Salem


Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it expcdient so to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve the alley in block
Al of the city of Salem between the
north line Of Ferry street and the
south line of State street at the ex-
pense of the abutting and adjacent
property by bringing said portion OF
said alley to tine established grade and
paving the same with a Portland Ce-
ment Concrete Pavement six inches in
thickness, in accordance with the plans,
specifications and estimates for the inn
provement of said portion Of said al
lev adopted By the common council
May Is, 1916, which are now on file
in the office of the city recorder, and
which, for greater certainty and a
lmore detailed description thereof are
hereby referred TO and made part
hereof.
The common council hereby declares
| its purpose and intention 10 make the
proposed improvement above describ
ed, by and through the street improve
mcnt department Of the city Of Sa.
| lem
! BY order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder.
Date Of first publication of this no
tice April 4, 1917. 4l4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

about 500 feet running from the land
ing constructed by Folk county, but
the farmers have not been able to use
this road was built Of planks taken from
ferr, as it was fenced Of. Although
this road was built planks taken from
the bridge no one excepting those Us
ing the charge ferry could pass ON it.
Just to straighten matters out about
$50 farmers from Polk county pro
eeeded to tho plank road and tore down
the railing that prevented its use. The
guard posted to protect the railing, sat
by and did not interfere. Today those
who have been crossing on the free
ferry have been using the plank road.
Road Commissioner Culver says the
landing on the west side win be inn
proved and within a few days there
will be much larger ferry running
Anyhow, there was regular free serv-
ice on the ferry yesterday for all
comers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
Stock Market Quiet
Waiting On Congress

New York, April 4.-The New York
Evening Sun financial review today
said:
Today's stock market reflected lit"
tie more than bear pressure exerted by
the professional traders on the floor
Of the exchange and to some extent
liquidation on the part Of those hold
ers who are opposed to war. Early
trading was fairly active with inter
walls Of strength and weakness in the
general list. By midday business fell
away and thereafter gradual decline
took place, which emphasized the lack
Of public participation rather thar
bear Initiative
All eyes were on Washington. II
became evidence early in the day thai
the war resolution would not be acted
upon in either the house or senate be
fore this evening at the earliest ant
more hkely tomorrow, due both t
change in phraseology and to th'
number Of speeches scheduled IN th'
debate.
The most striking price movemen
was in the shipping shares, which wer'
strong throughout, with gains of 2 t.
ponts or 50; the motor shares, whieI
were distinctly weak, with losses o
2 to 4 points( and United States In
! dustrial Alcohol which reecdcd over
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
Turner Tidings
lCapital Jonrnal. speeial serviee.l }

Capital Journal Special Serviee.)
Turner. ore. April S.-Florin Besse
has returned home after several days
spent with salem friends.
Mrs. L. NJ. Barzee has rented her
daughters house and moved the first
sof the week.
Mrs. b. q. Briggs made business
trip to Salem ON SATURDAY.
Miss Vineta Earl spent the weekend
with home folks.
Nettie Houek and Lille Winkler. OF
Salem, were in Turner Saturday and
Sunday. Miss Winkler win give music
lessons this spring.
Martin Hohl had the misfortune tC
fall from the "Flax Building" ON Tues
day morning, receiving severe bruises
A. l.. Bones and wife left Sunday
afternoon for a few days in the Rose
City.
Mrs. Orcutt, of Roseburg, who has
been visiting at the Crawford home, re-
turned to Roseburg Sunday.
H. l.. Earl and Mrs. Earl motored tC
Salem ON Friday.
Professor Willis and family are al
home TO their friends in the Bieknel
property.
The body Of Guy LAHORE arrived Sun
day night from Phoenix, Ariz. The fu
neral was held Monday afternoon from
the home OF his father, Scott LAHORE
and the remains laid to rest in the Ode
Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Barr was in Salem on business
Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Heatheote were wei
coined among us by an old fashioned
pound social on last Friday evening
The affair was a surprise to the min
lister. The evening was devoted TO pa
triotic songs and talks by Rev. Mickey
and Rev Heathcote.
Mrs J. F. Lyle is the victim of neu
ralgia.
j. NJ. Bones and son Hollis Leon, were
in Salem the first of the week.
]. D. Humphrey has sold the meal
market to G.. A. Mckay and will move
his family TO Salem soon.
Mr.. and Mrs Hiatt, of Cottage Grove
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. j. 4
Waggoner.
The Ladies' Aid meets at the home Of
Mrs. Nellie Cunning this week.
The little folks are helping with th'
program for Faster Sunday at the Meth
odist church.
| Mrs. Lawrence Roberts is assisting
! her brother in the postoffice in the aft
ernoon, Merle Smith having gone t.
Mill City to assist in the depot there
| Rockwell Tracy with corps of mel
worked on the telephone line in the Mil
Creek vicinity on Monday.
Grandma Roberts visited recently a
the home OF her grandson, Lawrcne,
Roberts.
Mrs. Birdie Denyer and Children re
turned from Portland on Saturday, aft
er spending y week with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Denham attcnde,
the Harvey Wright sale in Aumsvill
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Pearl Givens visite,
the latter's brother, Mr.. Albert Saw
age, on Friday of last week.
Road Supervisor Chas. Bear is put
ting much needed repairs on the Nil
Creek bridges.
Dr. and Mrs. Massey spent Sunday
afternoon and night with the doctor 7
parents in Polk county, coming homt
early Monday morning.
p. j. Darby and wife visited at thu
home of the latter's sister, Mrs. d. A
! Osborn, Tuesday and Wednesday.
-s-@-S-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
Doctors Stand Amazed at PoUer
of Bon Optic to Make Weak Eyes
Strong---According to Dr.. LeOis
Guaranteed to Strengthen Eyesight 500
In One Weeks Time in Many Instances

able time and multitudes more will be
able to strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense of ever
getting glasses. Eye troubles of many
descriptions may be wonderfully benefited
by the use of this prescription. Go 10 any
active drug store and get bottle OF Bon
Optic tablets. Drop one Bon-Opt0 tablet
in a fourth of a glass of water and let
it dissolve With this liquid bathe the
eyes two to four times daily. You should
notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right
from the start and Inflammation and red
ness will quickly disappear. IL your eyes
bother you even q little il is your duty to
take steps to save them now before it
is too late. Many hOpelessly blind might
have saved their sight If they had cared
for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to whoat
the above article was submitted, said: Yes.
the Bon-opto prescription is truly wondenni
eye remedy. It's constituent ingredients are well
known to eminent eye specialists and widely
prescribed by them. have used i very sue
cessfully in my own practice on patients whose
eyes were strained through overwofk o. ulsiIt
glasses. can highly recommend II IN case OF
ing eyes, red lids, blurred vision or for eyes in
famed from exposure TO smoke, sun, dust Of
wind. II Is one of the very few preparations
feel should be kept on hand for regular use in
almost every family" Bon-OptO. referred to
above, is not q patent medicine or secret
remedy II is an ethical preparation. the foF
mula being printed on the package. The man
ufacturers guarantee II TO strengthen eyesight
so per cent in one weeks time in many instances
or refund the money. II can be 0btaiped from
any good druggist and Is sold in this city BY
ID. j. FRY and other druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
GERMANY DENIES
VIOLATING TREATY
Says Americans Are Free to
Depart---NOw or at Any
Time They Choose

Washington, April 4.-Germany in Q
communication addressed to the United
States through the Swiss minister, has
challenged the assertion that the Ger
man government has violated the trea
ties Of 1885, 1929 and 1928.
American citizens, said the note. may
freely leave Germany and for the most
part have already done 90.
The note, replying to this govern
ment s refusal to reaffirm the treaties
declares the U-boat warfare does moi
eontravene the provision of article
twelve of the treaty of 1855, and arti
Gle Is of the treaty of 1899, since they
do not oppose blockade or obstruetion'
similar for the blockade.
The communication, dated March 30
1917, says:
"The German government challenges
the assertion that il has violated thG
treaties of 1885, 1899 and 1928. Amer
lean citizens may freely leave Germany
and for the most part have already
done 500 the note says.
Delayed by Conditions.
"That departure from the country il
delayed under certain circumstances il
to be ascribed TO necessary precaution
ary measures.
'sSinee the provisions Of article l:
of the treaty of lTs5 and article 13, O
the treaty Of 1899 do not oppos,
blockade or distractions similar t
blockade, the U-boat warfare does no
contravene them. In turn Germany ha
to reproaeh the United States with I
violation of those treaties in that with
out justification on the ground of neu
trality that prevented the departure oi
and after the beginning of tho war o.
various German merchant vessels, con
trary to the treaty of 1898, contrary u
article 10 Of the treaty of 1893.
The American government in thu
Appam case also contested the righ
of the prize to stay in American port
and permitted judicial proceeding
against the prize. Until further motto,
the German government will adhere t
the maintenance Of article % of tn
treaty of 1899, inasmuch as it assume
from the declaration heretofore mad
| by the state department that tn
American government holds the sam
view of the present situation as vel
as for a possible state of war; in tn
same supposition it viii place a liberia
! construction upon the article, that
to say will not prevent money remit
tances to the United States and also !
particular honor imperial treasury cei
tifieates and continue to allow Amer
leans to depart"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
RANCHER
SHOOTS DOWN THREE
Worried by Litigation, Kills
Justice Of Peace, Lawyer
and One Other

Hanford, Cal, April 4.-The lives
of four men were claimed here today
when L. 7. Denny. aged S., prominent
rancher, in an insane frenzy ran amuck
in the downtown district and after
numbering three men and threatening
the life of another, was himself shot
down by City Marshil ". J. Hines.
in rapid succession Denny shot down
E. T. Cosper, prominent attorney, W
g. Wiley, agent of the Nuba Tractor
company of Los Angeles. and Justice
of the Peace G. L. Meadows and was
about to shoot l.. Whiteley, who ac-
eosted him iH the court house, when
Superior Judge Short interviewed and
saved Whiteley 5 life.
Dementia brought on by worry over
suit brought against him by the trae-
Itor company is believed 10 have i'm
pelled Denny to the deed. Recently
Denny purchased a tractor from the
Yuba company and later expressed dis
satisfaction with it and refused to pay
1.-THE bill when presented TO him.
The shooting began in the office Of
Cosper, where Cosper, Wiley and John
G.. Covert, Denny's attorney, were IN
conference. While the discussion was
in progress Denny suddenly entered,
carving revolver. Without a word Of
parley, Denny opened fire. The first
bullet killed Cosper and the second
ended Wiley's life. While the shooting
was in progress, Covert and girl
stenographer attempted to escape and
the girl in her excitement fell down
stairs and broke her leg.
Emerging from Cosper's office, Den
ny ran 10 the courthouse, in the same
block, and into the court room of jus
tiee Meadows. Before Meadows court
utter a word Denny shot him down.
Meadows had not been involved in any
wayein the litigation over Denny trae
| tor and the mailman s reason for kill
ing him is not known.
Denny has had reputation as a
'sbad man and on several occasions
| in the past has threatened to 'get a
gun and use il against attorneys who
crossed him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

ruAeu ana Oee al ElomS
Philadelphia, Pa. Victims of eye strain
and other eye weaknesses, and those who
wear glasses, will be glad to know that
according to DR.. Lewis there is real hope
and help for them. Many whose eyes
were failing say they have had their eyes
restored by this remarkable prescription
and many who once wore glasses say
they have thrown them away. One man
says, after using it: Il was almost blind.
Could not see to read at all. Now can
read everything without my glasses and
my eyes do not hurt any more. At night
they would pain dreadfully. Now they
feel fine all the time. 1t was like a
miracle to me- A lady who used it says !:
"The atmosphere seemed hazy with or
without glasses, but after using this pre-
scription for 10 days everything seems
clear! / can read even fine print with
out glasses" Another who used it says
II was bothered with eye strain caused
by oyerwOrked, tired eyes which induced
fierce headaches / have worn glasses for
several years both for distance and work,
and without them / could not read nay
own name on an envelope or the type
writing on the machine before me. / can
do both now and have discarded my long
distance glasses altogether ! can count
the futtering leaves on the trees across
the street now, which for several years
have looked like dim green blur to me-
| cannot express my JOY at what 1t has
done for me-" q
1t is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them III reason
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

New potatoes, asparagus and spinach
is now on the market. Rhubarb is so
cents a box cheaper, oranges are high.
er and bananas are up quarter of q
cent pound.
The pork market is strong with the
top for pork on foot at Is 3-4 cents.
Eggs are holding up to 2s cents in
Portland as the storage demand is
strong.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
X X X II y * x II 4 4 4 X x x X
State House News
; X x x X X X x X X X x X X

An application was filed this morn
ing with the public service commission
by the Clackamas County Driving and
Rafting company for a franchise to
drive logs and lumber on the Molalla
river and on the waters of Trout creek.
The application was made under the
recent act of the Legislature which
places such franchises under the direc-
tion of the public service commission.
The annual report of the Western
Union Telegraph company shows that
the operating income amounted to $l7,-
039, ,245.07 and the gross income $le,-
al, ,705. l6 From this sum is deducted
$5, 179,S75.62 which leaves net income
of $13, ,56l ,S29.54
The Idaho Power and Electric In
vestment company, of Ontario, report
ed that its annual operating revenue
was 1894 ,044.62 and its operating ex-
penses $2ll. .74S.04, which leaves a net
income Of 1882, ,296.5S.
The report of the Tualatin Valley
Electric company, of Sherwood, shows
an operating revenue of $30j2.ll and
an operating expense of $2763.04,
which leaves net revenue of S299,07.
One hundred thousand dollars is the
aggregate capital of the corporations
that filed with the corporation com
missioner this morning. The Elwood
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
Livestock Market

Portland, Or, April 4.--Cattle re-
ceipts So Market strong. Heavy steers
$9.4OM9.5O; cows $S@S.25; heifers $s
MS.50
Hogs, receipts $50. Market steavy
Heavy $l4.4O@l4.50; light $14.25@
l4.35; pigs $ll@ll60
Sheep, receipts 80. Market strong
East Of mountain lambs $l3Ml3.50;
valley lambs $l2.50@l325; wethers
81 .50@l II; ewes $l0@l0.7j.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
osTEOPATH

DRS. B. Fl. WHITE and R. W. WAL
TON - Osteopathic physicians ant
nerve specialists. Graduate of Amer
lean school of Osteopathy, Kirksville
Mo. Post graduate and specialized IL
nerve diseases at Los Angeles college
Treat acute and chronic diseases
Consultation free. Lady attendant
Office 505-506 U. s. National Banl
building. Phone $50. Residence, 34i
North Capital street. Phone 469
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
MIL1.AAlErrE RIYER ROurE.

OiFgon CifV TIdnspo7dfIpn LompdHU
Boats leave Salem for Portland Monday.
Wednesday and Friday at II a. N. aud
Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings
at A. m. For Corvallis the boats leave
Salem Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evenings at O'Clock. Boats leave Port
land for Salem at 9 :45 each morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

points as result of the movement for
nationwide prohibition.
The steel and copper shares were
weak at intervals, but net changes
were not considerable. The munitions,
equipment and other speeialties ruled
fractionally lower. The railroad list
was dull and narrow, with here and
there weak spot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
THE MARKETS
! 4 \ 4 4 X \ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

The following prices for fruits
and vegetables are those asked BY
the wholesaler of the retailer, and
not what is paid to the producer.
All other prices are those paid the
producer. Corrections are made
daily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
POLK COUNTY FARMERS
OPENED WAY 70 BRIDGE
Tore Down Railing Fencing
Them OF From Approach
to Free Ferry

About $50 indignant citizens of Polk
county, as protest against the actions
of the Polk county officials in work
ing against free ferry, took the law
in their own hands about 10 o'clock
this morning. There is plank road Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
war Resolntion Tomorrow

Washington, April 4.-The house ad-
iourned this afternoon after having
passed the military academy appro-
priation bill. IL viii take up immediate
ly the administration state of war res
ultion upon eonvening AT 10 O. clock
tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
Retail prices
PORTLAND MARKET

Portland, Or, April 4,-Wheat:
Club $l.73
Red Russian $l.72
Bluestem $l.79
FOrtyfold $l.74
Oats, No. ] white feed $4l.7j
Barley, feed $42.75
Butter, city creamery 43@44c
Eggs, selected local ex. 2S@29e
Hens pie
Broilers Soc
Geese l2laMl3c
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

Logging company filed to do general
logging business with capital of $50.
900. The incorporators are James FL
wood, l.. b. Menefee and j. G. Neazie
The office is in Portland
Fifty thousand dollars is the eapi-
tai of the American Northwest Over
seas company, which proposes to en-,
gage in the importation of goods and
merchandise. The incorporators arc
Rogers Mae Veagh, Mano Ian and
Frank L. Deem. The office is in Port
land.
Certificate of dissolution of Henry &
Tire Shop was filed.
As a result of the board of control
calling the attention of Warden Muir
ply to the fact that the monthly main
tenance cost of the penitentiary was too
high, the designations of several guards
at the penitentiary have been requested
Chapel Guard Fisher, who has been IN
the service Of the state for the past
fourteen years, has resigned to go to
his farm in this county. 7. Parkinson
and Charles A. Sheridan, guards, have
left the service of the state Mr.. Fisher
is succeeded by A. i. Morclock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04
House Passed Army
Bill and Adjourned

Washington. April 4.-After twenty
five minutes debate the house this al
ternoon passed the annual Ss40.000.'
600 army bill. The bill is the same as
that whiel iS'led in the senate last
session.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

FRUITLAND NURSERY = High and
Ferry SITS. Full line nursery stock.
Italian prune speciality. Nursery To-
Gated one mile east of penitentiary.
Address R. 6, Salem, Ore. Phone 100
F21.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-04

HoDsON COUNCIL, No. /, r. & S. NJ
Stated assembly first Monday in each
month Masonic Temple +. a. Marcus.
Thrice lllustriouos Master; Glen. c.
Niles, recorder.