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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-03-23
SOUTH SALEM PRIMARY.

The republicans of South Salem Precinct
will meet i'm primary convention at the
school house iu South Salem on saturday
March 2i at one o'clock 4. VI.
lIy order of
\. OHMART.
Precinct Committeeman.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-03-23

70, H. GOODHUE, WOOD DEALS
- once with Geo. W. johnson, Zi5 COS
s.,i,., ilSlelsl slreet All kinds OF wood for 81
accompany am orders
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-03-23
APPORTIoNMENT.

The different precincts are entitled.to the
following number of delegates:
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-03-23
GENERAL BANKING,

Exchange on Portland, san Francisco.
New York, London and Hong hot'S hIit5S,
warrants bought. Farmers are cordially
invited To- deposit ind transact business
with u.. Liberal advances made on
wheat. wool. hops and other properly AT
reasonable rates. Insurance on sucil So
'rgritv can br obtained at the pahk III
-ru>t reliable, companies.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-03-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
First National Bank
SALEM, OREGON.

WN. y. LADUE, nItS!,iC,,t' n6IltSi,igr,t
DIR. !. RENNOLDS, ice 1 L'S.'I,i'r LSSui,in,.
I6ITT MOIR, 'ashlef'
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17

Saws a West Side physician: ''Prob-
ABLY the most lucrative medical praO.
tice in Chicagois is worth about Us. 600 .
wear. That is the best the most success
ful physician in Chicago can do Doctors
do not earn - much as lawyers I
mean the successful ones. l suppose
there are dozen or more lawyers in
town who make moro than $4,000 .
wear. and . score or 50 enjoy an income
Of from $4,000 to $4,000 \ year.
You can count ON the fingers Of your
two hands the number Of doctors MAX
ing 90. 900 year. One Of them Is .
coIored man. whose practice ID largely
among white people. Yet the average
earnings Of the physicians Of this city
probably exceed the average earnings
of the lawyers. The average In both
professions is startlingiy low. probably
not to exceed $1,000 There are
hundreds Of good openings for physi-
clans in the growing country Of tho
West but young men persist In cling
ing to tho city. whore many of them
exc out an existence on IN income Of
$500 or e4O0 . year. waiting for sous'
thing better 70 turn up."-0seee
HsroA
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
OWNERSHIP.

inner boggs. OF BoeRy Brook.
as 70 the County Fair,
- with his wife, he strolled arouna
- the wonders there.
~. na1 horse. he said, ..Grev Eagle wine
~. ~ take the highest prize:
nus our old Dobbin looks q vell
Anc better 70 my eyes.
"a. 1eow. what folks call saow,
- - N the safest way TO 70:
: IN, os mea. perhaps. might think 1t strange,
: reaiy should not like to change.
"A = those fat oxen-Buck and Bright
Lon = have 50 large . girth,
~. nasch like them, just 70 hair.
Dus Know what they're worth.
U eood 10 piow, and good to draw,
.oo stronger puilers never saw,
ana always mind my zoe, and hsw..
some folks, perhaps, might ehink II str,nea.
A1csly shouldn't want to change
That Devon heifer cost, 1 heard.
A thousand dollars; now
oeao Nh. BogKs. my Crumple Horn
ls just g good . COW;
Her milk. I'm sure s the very best.
ner butter il the yello sest;
some folks, perhaps. might think it strange,
: icsi's shouldn't want 70 change.
Those prenium hoes--ssid Mrs. BoeRs.
my little Cheshire pig
10 better than the best OF them.
Although he's not 20 big.
Ana that young Jersey 10 not half
80 pretty - Old Drindlc's calf;
Nor y tAere n H. poultry pen,
As Speckled Wings 20 good . heny"
A. Farmer Boegs to Bogsy Brook
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
comFoRTAeLE HOMES.

v>Asrser Arropesmsats q . NoeveginA
Yas0 Dease.
The first impression Of IN ordinary
Norwegian farm house. il not very
favorable. A cluster Of houses. small
and aged, crowd around large DWELL
ing house, which generally looks some
what dilapidated. But this appearance
il deceptive; for the walls being Of
wood, they look old in few years, and
become blotched and scared by the
weather. The roof is Of the same ma-
terial, or in the case Of the principal
building. either Of red tile or slab
Sometimes the dwelling-house is
painted white. when the effect II TO
relieve the sober aspects Of the groups.
The walls are usually stout and thor
oushly waterproof. plank about four
inches thick being used in their con-
struc4ion. These planks are placed
edxswise ON one another. crossed and
countersunk 1t the angles and c.lksd in
the seams with dry mosA A skin Of
thin wood b placed over the outside.
while the interior il lined smoothly
with boarda Inside there IS an air Of
comfort and cleanliness. A table
stands in the center Of the chief room.
and along the wall bench runs. which
serves for chairs, Of which there ID
usually . deficiency. From pots on the
Aoor, ivy 10 somsGimss trained upward
70 ~ rood. giving the room . festive
and refreshing look. Not infrequsntly
IL worthy farmer h proud to have the
dresses a his daughters hung in con-
splcuous positions. In order that swains
Who call may go tho damsels are we'll
provided with garments in case Of .
matrimonial alliance. The cow-housss
ars generally IN Improvement ON those
Usually seen in England and Scot
land The building b larger and more
spaes II allowed 70 each animal. while
. clean wooden floor = ordinarily b.
neath the cattlA Little or no bedding
= eivsn. The level Of the cow-houss
q, In most casss raised high enough
20 allow . space beneath. into which
ths refuse 4 regularly swept through
IN opening n IL Aeor.-casmes's
Jbusnsl
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
ALINcoLN STORY.

Remlniseeaees o9 . LaAy's Visit - tho
Prsa,asst Dars.g shs Wsr.
Az too much can not Be said about
Mr.. Lincoln I am induced to send you
the following account OF an interview
which the writer had with him.
Icalled upon him to ask for . posi-
ton in the service for my son. Alas! I
received it, my boy went to the war
and never returned I was accom-
panied by q lady companion. . Southern
woman. and we had with us . little
boy. . grandson Of Lord Fairfax. After
. pleasant interview. my friend said:
.Will you give me your autograph for
a friend in England?' !. however. had
hesitated to ask him. although wanting
one very much. He went to his desk
and wrote. ''Yours truly. A. Lincoln"
but instead Of giving it to my friend.
who had asked for It. he handed it to
me, and still have il among my trsa-
sures. He then wrote simply. "A Lin
coin" HaQding it to my friend he 70
marked, $40 voce: THAT II good
enough for England"
Then said: Mr.. President. I have
brought grandson Of Lord Fairfax to
see you." He was beautiful boy and
Mr.. Lincoln. who was always fond Of
children. extended his hand to him.
saying: HE bids fair to be hand
somcr man than am. Well! my little
man, you arc for the Union?" The boy
looked up into Mr.. Lincoln's face and
replied: Somewhat" Both ! and my
friend were horri6ed; she. . Southern
woman, fearing We would Be arrested.
and L that would fail in getting my
boys appointment but Mr.. Lincoln
only laughed and said: II guess there
are . good many somewhatsL"
Just - We were about to withdraw.
wishing TO express my thanks for his
courtesy, / said: 20. Mr.. lincoln. you
do not know how much ! shall prize
your autograph. and il you only get ~
out OF this war it will b ever very
precious" shall never forget his
earnest; csrswosn. yet hopeful express
don o( countenancs - - replied:
.'Yoa pray for mo and win Do IL bsse
oan."
After getting into our carriage I said
10 The boy. who was only about seven
years Of age: why did you say you
were somewhat for the Unioar' h
replied: why. mamma h always cry
ing and praying for the South and papa
= serving Uncle Sam. and ] can not
hslp being sQmswha&"-cSc. N 4
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
COLONEL EMILE FREY.

- av,es Envoy and Minister Pioolpoteo-
eiary 70 the Uaitsd states.
The Republic Of Switzerland sent re-
Gently to the United States. Ms Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary, a gentleman who figured - .
Gallant soldier in our civil war. This
fact gives m uncommon interest to the
personality and career OF Emile Frey.
The Swiss Minister was born It Aries
helm, Switzerland, October 2. 1888. He
was carefully instructed At home BY
teachers preparatory TO school and col
lege. At twenty-five years OF age he
was graduated at the University OF
Jena Shortly afterward he came to
the United States. In 1861 Frey en-
listed in the Union army as private
soldier. He served throughout the war.
At the battle Of Gettysburg he was
taken prisoner. He was confined in
Libby Prison. After the war Frey re-
turned to his native country. where he
was elected to an important local Office.
His next step in political promotion
was membership in and the presidency
Of tho administration in the Canton Of
Basel. Six years after his first taking
part in the government Of the Canton.
he became. in the year 1872, > member
az the Swiss National Council He was
tan wears . member Of this body. part
of the time its President. When it had
been determined by the Swiss Govern
ment to send An Envoy and Minister
Fenipotentiary to the United States.
Colonel Frey was given the position.
The Swiss Minister 10 , Colonel In the
Swiss army. He is . widowcr with
children. who are attending school in
Switzerland. In his oficial capacity
and y . private gentleman. Colonel
Frey Is much liked BY his associates
His personal appearance resembles
that Of the late President Garfield. He
Il tail. big-headed and blond-bearded.
Frey received General Grant when he
passed through Switzerland on his tour
around the world - Chicago l"ss
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
THE ShAH'S WEALTH.

Jewels and Gems Worth One Hundred MIL
lions oe Dollara
What he terms his museum is a
curious place. 1t contains a profusion
OF costly articles and objects of art such
exists nowhere else at the present day.
it being the opinion Of well informed
Europeans, who have viewed these
treasures, that their money value is
perhaps twenty-fold that OF the so-called
green vaults at Dresden.
It is impossible to give exact figures.
for they could only be obtained after n
long and minute inspection and valua-
ton BY experts; but roughly estimated.
it is probable that there is more than
800. 900. 900 worth Of jcwelry. precious
stones. coined and uncoined gold. costly
objects de vertu, tine porcelain and
glassware. old weapons and armor.
table ware and ornaments of ofexqusite
Persian and Hindu workmanship,
etc. The so-called peacock throne "a
part Of the plunder Nadir Shah carried
OF from Delhi one hundred and fifty
years ago) is alone valued at many
millions, even after . number of the
large, rough and uncut jewels have
been broken out and stolen.
It is an incongruous place, this mu-
scum. There you will see vases Of
agate or gold and lapis lazuli. said to
be worth millions. and alongside OF
them empty perfume bottles of Eu-
ropean make, with gaudy labels. that
can be had at Wholesale at five
cents apiece. You will see priceless
mosaics and exquisite painted cups
and cans and vases, which were
presented by some European potent
ate; and side by side with them you
will notice horrible daubs. veritable
ten-cent chromos, picked up the Lord
knows how and where. You will per-
ceive glass cases filled with huge heaps
OF rubies, diamonds, emeralds. sap
phires. turquoises, garnets. topazes.
beryls Of all sizes and kinds. cut and
uncut; and cheek by jowl with these
your eyes will see cheap music-b0xes.
jew's-harps, squeaky hand-organs
The Shah must also be in condition
70 sbull" the market on pearls for
here is. for instance. a big glass case.
twenty-four inches long by eighteen
inches wide and high, that is more than
half filled with beautiful pearls. mostly
from the Persian Gulf fisheries, Of all
sizes and degrees Of loveliness. In =
separate long case the orders and deco
rations Of the Shah. coming from near
ly every country in the world. are kept
on exhibitions; but the crown jewels
are in . little box that is always locked.
and for which the Shah himself for
ever. waking or sleeping. carries the
keys The contents OF this box and Of
the several vaults where he keeps his
piles ON piles Of bright shining. un-
used money. he never allows others 70
view. although the museum may b.
visited once = year by the European
diplomatists and the friends that they
vouch tor.-CbswsopoIit0A
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
or GENERAL INTEREST.

Chicago is trying the experiment
Of burning garbage and the refuse Of
the streets, and the result il said to be
very satisfactory.
The collection Of old al rare coins
is now said to give employ to a
number Of travelling men fPm each Of
the large cities Of the county.
AT Montgomery. Ala the .Athc,
day, four colored men steod up and
were married to four coloeed women.
The men were all brothdrs aud the
women all sisters.
-"rairmount." in L Ieavenworth
County. Kan.. has an o1 charl con-
tanning 437 acres, with s 900 apple
trees. This is claimed to ID the largest
apple orchard in the United States.
Indiana is proud becauaP she claims
to he the first State to ad4pt a daily
weather service. The headquarters
are to be at indianapolis. rom which
one hundred kilograms viii be sent out
each morning early. giving the proba-
bilities for twenty-four = lirs in adj
vance.
Prof. st. Andrews, OF Nc Central
Experimental Farm of Cenaaia. pro-
poses trying some experiments with .
hardy variety Of tea grow in Japan.
and which. il is hoped. ms prove sue
cessful in the Dominion, rs e northern
part Of Japan has clima about ~
cold rs that Of the Ottawa ALLEY.
One Of the inmates OF N Indiana
reformatory for young wonlen was re-
leased on q two weeks arole. and
took the occasion to be ma ied. This
being clearly against tho ples Of the
institution and the laws q the State.
which forbids marriage under such cir
cumstances. the bride is q Ending the
honeymoon in prison.
The remnant Of the nce grea,
tribe of Tarratine Indians low live on
an island in the Pcnobscoe river. ncal
Bangor. They are civilizc,. and most
Of them are prosperous t recent
wedding Of two of them thclbride wore
a robe Of delicate blue brdcade satin
trimmed with cream Spaniah lace and
cream satin ribbons" and bne Of tht
guests wore a peacock blue suraf
silk and SATIN with overdreSs Of Orien
tai lace"
In Central and Northern Dakots
crops Of all kinds the past year have
turned off y surprisingly large yielt
even for that productive country
Hundreds of instances can be citet
where the years crop Of wheat viii
pay for dwelling. barn. teams. farmin:
utensils. and still leave comfortable
little stake for future needs All Of th,
best titled farms have made gross re
turn of twenty-one dollars per acre. /
is the general rule that the cost Of rails
ing a crop in Dakota is eight dollar
per acre. This leaves q net revenue o
thirteen dollars per acre on five dolla
land, or two hundred and sixty pc
cent. profit.
St. Tammany farmer., 1888-03-17
PuMcEMr PARAGRAPHS

The reporter who writes for ali
space il not apt to be writing for all
time.
As figures don't lie. . man IL only
fguratively speaking when he is telling
the truth.
-Oft-times after . man has seen his
'.antc" he is compelled to 60 and see
his .'uncle. ."-Epoch.
Statistics 60 to show that no case
of ''lovc ut first sight" has ever lasted
until the second sight"
"A woman's scorn is not to be tridcd
with. Especially when you step ON 1t
in acrowded horse car.-Cyereland S.n-
One Of the greatest causes OF trouble
in this world is the habit people have
Of talking faster than they think
SoDservilie Jowrn0l.
"A French woman confesses to the
marrying of eight husbands Few
women possess her power to fasten-
eight men.-Binqhanston RePssblicas.
"A chemist announces that wood
can be made very pa!atable All right
Mr.. Chemist, but please don't give it
away to our landlady. - WsaAisgeo~
Critic.
The old. old story boiled down:
She (early in the evsning)-''Good
evening. Mr.. Sampson" Same she
Gate in the evening)-'Good night
George. IN r S.n.
-Superstitious people claim that .
death il sure to follow the bowling Of .
dog. 1t depends . good deal. We
should say. on the kind Of . whack one
gets st the dog.-OI CITY Blizzard.
THE single scull race" exclaimed
an excited old lady. ~ she laid tho
paper down. MY gracious! didn't
know there was race Of men with
double skulls. ."-Journsl Of Education.
Teller (turning to the president
solemnly. III do not see the cashier
this morning.
President (dry and solemn)-And ]
do not see any cash here. either
Drift
"A precooious New York boy &C
companied his mother to the theater.
The seat check was marked K 3. and
the boy refused to sit there. insisting
that it was reserved for . dog.-SAoe
ssd Leather Reporter.
Physician Ito patient)-Your Casa
ID . very serious one. sir. and think Z
consultation had better be had. Pa
tient (tOo sick to care for any thing
Very well. doctor; hsve IS many &C
completes - you like.-kxiasdelpAsa
Call
Artist (who is spending montl
in tho country)-'.Ay dear Miss PsE
pleblossom. you are 50 beautiful
Would you not like me to do you il
OIL" Miss Purpleblossom-':DO yO'
take me for . sardine!' !'--BxrlSsgeo
Free Press.
For delicious titillating anticipa
tion. ending in blank, empty nothing
ness. an unsuccessful proposal Of mar
riage may best be compared with on
Of those sneezes that don't come OF
Puck
| "A coal dealer asked some Law
students what legal authority was tn
favorite of his trade. One answered
Coke" Right" said the coal dealer
Another suggested: Blackstone.
Good. too" said the questioncr
Then q man piped out: ''Littlesea-
Whersupon the coal dealer sat down
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-17
From RiahopYille.

On last Saturday evening Francis Nor.
ris and Charles Campbell be came engaged
in quarrel and hot words and severe
blows followed. Morris had his lip cut
badly and his nose nearly cut oil. Camp
bell received several ugly wounds about
the head and face. Both parties came out
much worstcd by the contest. The cause
Of the quarrel is unknown to your cores
pondent.
Rev. Mr.. Carpenter, of the NJ. E. Church,
Is now conducting very successful series
Of revival services.
Diptheria is less prevalent in this Sec
ton now than il has been before for some
time but there have been several new
Uses during the pas, ten days. Mr. Josiah
Hudson, of st. Martins. lost one Of his
children with this disease few days ago.
The Republicans of this district were
very iubilant over their victory bu, ccle.
bra,cd Il in n quiet way last Saturday. In
the evening tar barrels were burned and
fluid balls filed the air which was enjoy.
cd MS much by those looking on as by the
participants The hest of good feeling
prevailed and now everything has quicicd
down TO its usual status.
Mr.. William Blades, formerly of this
town, but now residing in North Carolina,
and Miss lima Collins. one Of our society
bellies. were married in Philadelphia few
days ago. After the marriage the happy
couple took the train for their home in
North Carolina. RoXtr.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-17

MIR. ]. 8. Price has been In Baltimore
this week purchasing goods for his new
quarters In the store house recently vaca-
ted by r. J. NcAllcn & Bro. Mr.. Price,
having bccRtngaged in the mercantile
business iRthis town for . number OF
years Is too well known to the community
to require any commentator at our
hands, and his experience In purchasing
goods enables him to buy them at the
lowest possible figure His stock will con-
sist Of dry goods, notions, groceries. boots
shoes etc. and will be second to no other
in this town either In quality or quantity.
Ills motto will be "quick sales and small
profits.
William Bolton. telephone expert Of
the United States Life Saving Service.
returned TO Lc&esOh Wednesday, hsving
completed the wires from Lcwes' Life
Saving Station to Chincotcague, making
distance of Is miles Of telephone com.
munication along the coast. The work
has been In progress for three months.
Al Indian River inlet submarine cable
was laid. At each Life Saving Station an
apparatus is placed so that conmunica'
ton can be made to the others, thereby,
getting assistance in case VI wrecks. The
life savers will enter upon their winter
duties well prepared. Credit is due to
Lieutenant Kimball. chief OF the service
for the inauguration ol this humane i'm.
provement II has been decided to cstab.
lish new station near Fenwick Island,
very soon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-17
A Teachers Institute.

A meeting of the board Of School Cs.'ti
missioners was held In their oiilpT
Tuesday last at which the arrang, IS
for the organization ola Teacb ,insti-
,ute to be held in the High Scy gliall in
this town on Thursday and fiday De.
ccmbcr the Goth, and aist, N 4 were per-
fccted, and notices have bcch sent to all
the white teachers in the, county urging
and requiring their attendance at this the
first meeting of the institute. Prof. NJ. A.
Newell of the State Normal School will
be present on the occasion Of this meet.
Ing, and this and all other indications
point to a very INTEREST," ng and instructive
initial meeting. We are pleased to note this
step In the advancement of our public
schools and feel glad that through the
efforts of Clayton J. Purnell, Esq. the
efficient Examiner, preparations for the
organization of this ,,long felt necessity
has been completed, aHd congratulate the
teachers throughout MY that they
will have in the fntpf ii opportunity Of
meeting together "a feast twice in each
year, at which times they may discuss the
best and most efficient manner of teach.
Ing as well rs exchange views on other
matter If educational interest. We hope
the meeting will result in the advance.
ments Of our public schools.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-17
BERLIN. Nh. Nov. 70, 1893.


Mesrs. Parne1 d Vincent:
Enclosed find check for t4.O0, three dol
lars for advertising and one for your paper
one year. Your cheap advertising induces
me to subscribe for the MESSENGER. The
MESSENGER Is far better than Of old and
should he patronized.
MORGAN N. WARREN.
The town cannon has not yet been
rcsurrected from the place II was buried
by the disappointed Democrat boys. They
were determined that the triumphant par.
ty should not get chance to use Il.
DIR. w. J. Taylor. of Philadelphia, Is
visiting Mr. frah- = ,Purnell.
Miss Hays, of Emmi.,sburg. Nd, is
visiting Mrs. II. ID. Tinglc.
Miss Margie Purncll left on Saturday
for visit TO Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
Mr.. James whalcy died suddenly In
Philadelphia ON Tuesday afternoon. Nov
18th inst. Ills remains were inferred at
whalcyville ON Friday afternoon at ESQ
O'Clock p. m.
Mr.. Z. ID. Martin and Dr. II. &. Hud.
son were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Shovel al Ocean City on Tuesday
last. They report "Twitchelrs Ark" TO he
progressing slowly.
Il have on hand and for sale well
burnt Bricks at lowest prices in any quan.
tity desired. +. E. BELL,
Dr. sim raid off tina, $4,000 bet like a
li,t& man.
The Presbyterian Church Is TO have n
new lecture room built in the near future.
PETE