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Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
THE YIELD OF WHEAT
Il Is Small IN Quantity and Poor IN
Quality.
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Othsr state News.

LASsss, Oct l0.-The probable yield
or wheat in Michigan tins year i 23,-
Is7 90 bushels, macaine measure.
Ih.s estimate .s based on the acreage IN
wheat Ia Nay as shown by tne farm
statistics returned % the secretary OF
state Office last sprng the yield from
l55. 1877 acres tAreshed a, shown by the
records kep5 ~ threshers, and the
yield from 1000 acres grown on 3.2lS
farms 40 sagan uy canvass made by
espoudeuts. The average yield per
acre Tor the state vas 1888 bushels.
The above ngures represent theyle.d,
machine measure. but investigation by
tne correspondents show, that not less
tntn eleven bushels u each l0O OF tine
grt.u a. 20 comes from the machine
wll h.0W Out Wheu run through the
machine ml, and tnat the average
vi gll OF rne measured nuslel after
cleaning Is only 53 pounds. It = safe
o. assert taat uO wheat crop ever grown
la tnls state was OF poorer quality.
Tho wheat product Ot tae state ~ the
hfu years, lsst-ls,s, Was as follows:
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
ROWDY STUDENTS.
The sophs at Northwestern University
Bound 10 Have Fight.

The Sophs at Northwestern University
Bound 10 Have a Fight.
EVANSTON, H.. Oct. l0.-The annual
freshman-sophomore cane rush agita-
ton has gwen some unknown vandal
an excuse for covering the white stone
steps and portals of the university hall
with red paint. The trustees have
taken steps to capture the miscreant,
and both professors and students have
publicly denounced the deed.
Contrary 10 the usual custom the
freshmen mad refused 10 challenge the
s0phOmOres 70 cane rush. Their
numbers are few, and a superfiuty of
p.Ous .hs' made a challenge lmpOs-
sb.e Fresh.es were branded as
towards, and greeted with "Lct us
pray" bv every sophomore. Monday
night some one painted the broad stone
steps and portals of the university
buld ug with this legend: "Freshies,
we wsat blood. So does Old Joe.
Ameu'
Blood red skull and cross bones also
dccked the wall. TINS set the fresh
men Wild. Tuesday they held "a meet
ug, hs-td down the Gibbs and voted
Tor a challenge. Yesterday the sOphs
pat up posters about the town fettIng
forth that the "frasnics' VIII never
dare have cane rush; that they need
nursing bottles, not canes. etc.
Everybody is discussing the coming
figlt. and All think &c VIII bc a bloody
oue W0rkmeu were engaged all day
Yesterday in attempting 70 remove the
r..sr-s ,s-rfr l-rf f.fffa S.frqn-- Qz ~ mn :
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

The first Shipment of rails for the
street railways new track was made
several days ago and is expected to ar
rive here almost any time. As soon as
the iron is received, the work of track
laying Will be started at the Lakeside
end, moving tins way as rapidly as pos
sible. The rails viii belaid on transverse
ties, ike railroad, instead of on parai-
lei sleepers. 1t Will require some tmet 10
get the new road down and ready for
business, but the intention Is to have 1T
ready by .DCcember l. By that time
the electric plant Will all be up and
ready for work, and the cars and mo-
tors viii be here. The contract for
supplying poles for the QTerhead wire
has been let to parties at NNyana, Mich.
Some of the ties are already on the
Huskegon Chronicle.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
New Line TO Spokane Falls.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 1O.-A telegram
received in st. Paul yesterday an
nounces the completion of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation's line from
Rockford TO Spokane Falls, Wash. This
opens another line from the East TO
Eastern Washington. The new line is
via the Union Pacific, Oregon Short
Line and the Oregon Railway and Nav
igatiOn. The comparative distances be-
tween prominent Eastern cities and
Spokane Falls are very much in fayo
of the Northern route.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

BERLIN, Oct. 10.-Emperor William
and Prince Bismarck arrived at Pots
dam today. Great preparations are
being made at Kiel for the reception of
the Gar this evening. The entire port
Will be brilliantly Illuminated with cleo
trc lights. Troops VIII line the route
to the Barbarossa bridge. where Gener-
ais Won Werder and Won Kaltenbern-
Stachan viii receive ,he Car on behalf
of the Emperor. The First Naval Bat
talon VIII form the Cars guard of
honor.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
THE cIPY's GUESTS


ehast's OpiRion-
Z" regret very much, sad Monroe-
Il. merchant lat night, "to see q dis
position on the part OF one or two OF
the rapers 70 make fun Of the people
who came here on the excursion from
Indiana II IS true that some of them
were oOunulhed, and that the dress Of
others appeared odd TO us. But
whether they were ,ounuihed or not,
thep were the guests OF the city. They
came here 70 get acquainted With the
town and 10 spend their money. They
left from 5000 20 5000 in town. and l
don't know but more. The merchants
were glad 10 see them, and would be
glad 10 have the railroad bring them
or their relatives and friends AT tre-
Quent intervals. But II the papers are
gong 10 guy them publicly, ANA the
citizens are 10 fOliON their example, q
Is not likely that the eNaurslOnlsts Viii
come back themselves or spread favor
able reports OF tine town and 50 induce
others 10 come. Now l consider
such an article as that" referring 10
an evening paper, las personal M
jury 10 myself. and 10 every other
man IN buslnes, in the city. We don /
want, and cannot afford, 10 have our
customers lnsulted and driven away,
nor can the town afford II. | imagine
there are some people IA Grand Rapids
whose manners and dress would seem
odd 10 residents OF other cities, yet
they are very far from beng fools, and
wouldn't relish being made guys of,
tell you IT pays TO have people come
here from distance, and instead of
laughing at them we ought TO subsidize
the railroads 10 bring them"
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

TIC tNUrtgt pFDuuct ~ 10 ytaf., IoIo,
lso1, was p 200 s53 bushels, and the
average per acre ~ the same period
va. loss bushels.
Reports have been received of the
quantity OF wheat marketed by farmers
during the month OF September at 332
elevators ana mills. The total number
OF bushels was l,l31 $50. The total
number of bushels reported IN August
and september Is 2,242 ,343.
The average yield OF barley per acre
was 3l.49 bushels, and OF barley 27.07.
Corn Welded 40 Bushels OF ears per acre.
Potatoes show bat scyen-tenths OF an
average yield.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
A Noted horse inlet Caught.

FLINT, Mich, Oct. lO.-George NJ.
Davis, the noted youthful horse thief
wanted 10y the officers of Genesee and
lngham counties for three cases of
stealing horses inside of a week, was
captured last night near MS fathers
home, IN Clio township, by Marshal
Murray, OF this city. Davis was asleep
IN a hay stack and did not awaken
until after the handouts were placed
on him. lie Is the young man whom
Gov. Luce pardoned out of State prison
last winter.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

LASsNG, Mich, Oct. lo.-Ihe board
Of directors Of the Michigan Engineer
ing Society met here today and can
vassed the vote, sent by mail from
members, for officers. Prof. r. c..
Carpenter, OF Lansing, Was elected
president; j H. Forster, Wuham-ton,
vlce-pres.dent; f. HOdgman, Climax,
secretary aud treasurer; directors,
George r. Steele, OF Traverse City,
Prof. N. K. Cooley and C.. I. Green, OF
Ann ArbOr. The next convention viii
he held IN Detroit, January p, 1890.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-Thc work of secur
ing the jury III the Crouin case was re
sumed today. Three of the four men
under consideration by the defense
when court adjourned yesterday were
excused for cause. Thirteen venirc
men were examined today, eight ex-
cu,ed for cause, one challenged per-
emptorily by the State, and one by the
defense. -Four, including one held
over from last night, were under con-
>dcratOn by the defense when court
aIlournel.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

LoSDoN, Get. 10.-The Spaniards are
not over delighted by the prompt action
OF the sublime potentate OF Morocco in
yielding them the satisfaction demand
ed for the outrage upon Spanish sea-
men, and there IS little dou5t that {
another accident of the kind should
occur they viii act first by occupying
some coveted portion Of the coast of
Morocco, and resort 20 diplomatic
measures afterwari.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
A Tug fturned

MARINE CITY, Mich, oct. l0.-The
tug Col. DAVIS burned 10 the waters
edge last night at about y O'Clock,
opposite here, on the Canada side. She
caught fire Oft Keny0n's dock, and
drifted down aud ran up on the Cana
dian bar. The crew escaped. The tug
was insured for $1,000 and valued at
5000, and Is total loss. She was
owned by Schunk u Stromler, of Ago
nqe
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, Oct. 1O.-Mrs.
August Cribley, aged 30, wife of a
lumberwOods foreman, shot herself
through the head this morning, dying
instantly, at her home in Saginaw City.
She has been sick some time and had
become desDOndent.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

meeting Saturday morning 70 elect 4
football captain and dispose of the
challenge Of y
Yein6 Ou0. =. last GIT leftfor his
home .n Japan, after nFe years sue
cessf.u aork 10 the UnlYers. ~.
The Dramatic club last n'ght ar
ranged % pul two or three good plays
on rle stlge the coming season.
The relaNye popularity OF tEe various
lines 0f study offered % studs nts in the
literary department : shown ~ the
following statistics obtained from Dr.
Angell Applications for A. B. form
I7 pee cent. OF the class, for Ph. b.. i6,
for 3 l., Is; for B. :, %; Tor advanced
degrees, :; for special work, %.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11
An Investigation Ordered

CHICAGO, Oct. l0.-General Manager
st. John, of the Rock Island Railway
has ordered a thorough investigation
OF every department OF the company's
service which could have had any con
nection with the recent accident at
South EnglewOod.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

LANSING, Mich, oct. l0.-GOv. Luce
has appointed Ezra Leonard, of Free
port, Barry county, as another Michi-
gan delegate ID the farmers congress
at Montgomery, Ala, November l3.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-11

JACKSON, Mich, oct. l0.-The loss on
the States property by the fire at the
prison yesterday, is now whitfield down
u about $4,000. Warden Hatch Will
return tomorrow.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
An Enstern rnner On Oregon.

An Indiana farmers journal is Il
good observer according to the fol-
lowing: Large grain fields in
Oregon are being divided into small
fluit farms, and the more intelligent
class Of citizens, as well as the immi-
grants are taking hold Of this indus
try with an interest heretofore
unknown. Lands are cheap, rang
ing from $50 to $45 per acre, but are
steadily increasing in value, and in
IA few years will double or treble
their present value"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

judge Boise is this afternoon en-
gagged in hearing arguments in the
railroad commissioner case. a de
cision is expected to be reached at
once, when the matter will be inn
mediately forwarded to the supreme
court. Judge Boise also has under
advisement the injunction suit
from Albany, which was argued
yesterday afternoon. This suit re-
lates to the matter Of grading Wash
intgon street.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
One oTMnny.

"Please send me sample copy of
the CAPITAL JOURNAL. | am
thinking of coming to your country
to locate. | want to buy small
farm near Salem, if | can sell out
here. There are hundreds who
would go out west if they could sell
out here" Thus writes man from
the praires of Dakota. This is but
one of dozens of similar requests
They are all anxious to come west
to live. They have heard of Salem
and when they start will be headed
direct for Salem, with their minds
made up to MAKE their homes in
tine Willamette valley.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

There is soon to be % direct com
muuication by water between Port
land and the Sound. The steamer
Idaho is to be placed ON that route.
The school census will show that
the number of school children in
Oregon is between 100000 and 1885,
600 as compared with $1,000 for last
year, an increase Of between 5000
and 10000.
At Vale, Malheur county, is a
wife beater named Mclaughlin.
The young men of the town met
him the other night and dragged
him up and down Murray's ditch.
In order to resuscitate him they
then dragged him by the heels out
over the brush plain, from the
effects of which he is unable to re-
sumo his wife beating pastime ow-
ing to a broken shoulder.
A man wanted to whip the ed
itor of the Lalleview Examiner for
something that appeared in that
paper. Fortunately he was at home
in bed. A young man named Joe
Lane, though, was pointed out as
the editor, when the pugilist pulled
Off his coat and began the job. The
result was that Lane thrashed the
ground with him, and now the EX-
aminer editor has ordered Lane to
draw on him at sight
Major Jones of the United States
engineer corps says the river is so
low that the snag boat Willamette
is unable to carry stone from the
quarry, at the mouth Of the Lucli-
mute, to Corvallis, a distance of
twenty-five miles. The Willamette
will at once begin to make a channel
to facilitate its passage. In the
meantime stone will be hauled in
wagons from the neighborhood to
the Tevetmcnt. Major Jones says
the $4,000 appropriation will
finish the work in good shape, with
stone instead Of brush on which he
based his estimate.
The captain Of the schooner Nor
ma, which arrived at Astoria from
San Francisco, states that nearly all
day Sunday she sailed through a
vast number Of fur seal, whales, por.
poises and sea lions. So plentiful
were they that they hardly kept out
Of the way Of the schooner, and one
large whale was struck by the Yes-
sci. The school was of such vast
proportions that the lookout aloft
could not see where 1t ended, and
not until about ten miles of the
whistling buoy did the schooner
run clear Of them. Millions of sea
gulls hoyered above them. The
is that they were fol-
lowing up an enormous school Of
fish
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

a meeting was held at Albany
sunday tor'the purpose of organic
ing a y. NJ. G. A. The attendance
was enthusiastic and large and the
association organized with an active
membership of htty, \ board of di-
rcctors was elected, 1t is the pur-
pose of the organization to conduct
moral and religious meetings, estab-
ll>h a reading room, parlors and a
gymnasium, and eventually erect a
building for the association and pro-
vide moral and Instructive enter
aiumont for young men,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
The scotch Family Coming.

The great Scotch vocalists, the
Bairnsfather family, will be here
soon (see adj. They appear under
the auspices Of Protection lodge A.
o. u. w. Read this:
Bairnsfather is II whole troupe in
himself, his witty anecdotes in broad
Scotch are always sure to bring
rounds of applause and his singing
whether in the heavy or comic is
unapproachable. Etta Bairnsfather
possesses n peculiarly rich soprano
voice, and every song met with II
well deserved encore. Little Maggie
and Master John at once won the
favor of the audience.-London Ad-
vertiser.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
state Board of horticulture.

II. :. Wallace of Salem, member
of the State board of horticulture
for the second district, is in Portland
attending Il meeting of the board,
At their election Of officers he was
made treasurer. This board was
created by the late legislature, and
the state is divided into five districts.
IL was the unanimous opinion of
the board that active steps should bc
ut once taken TO arouse the orchard
lists Of the state TO the necessity of
entering into a united war of eNter-
mination of the orchard pests that
have already secured SO strong "a hold
among us, and which the past mild
winter and present forward and
open spring will greatly aid in null
tiplying, unless extraordinary meas
ures are adopted for destroying
them,
II was determined TO Issue bulle-
tin at AN early day, giving, so far as
possible, the remedies to be used and
the manner Of applying them, aud
appealing to every person who may
have trees infested with any obnoX-
ious insect 10 Use the necessary
means, 50 far rs possible, for destroy
ing them, in the iAtorests of not
only themselves, but in the intcrc- s
Of the state at large.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
The Bows Not Guilty.

The trial at Silverton yesterday Of
the Aimes boys, charged with un-
lawfully selling beer resulted in
their acquittal. No evidence was
produced that they had sold liquor,
hence the failure Of the prosecution.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
The Hirh Mater NarIk.

Yesterday at the penitentiary there
were l09 men at work in the shops.
This is the largest force thathas eycl
been employed there. There are
but a few in the hospital, and al
who ale able are being worked in
the shops.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
A DELEGATION from the Agcncy

For several days a delegation Of
Indians from the Warm Spring.
agency have been encamped in the
neighborhool of the penitentiary.
They came to try AMI secure a par
don for their son and brother,
Wash Mouswich, who is serving a
long term and is dying of consump-
ton.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
Thc snlcm MnndoIin CIuh.

The other evening representa-
tive of the JOURNAL, wandering the
streets or Salem, was delighted up
on having waited to his ears, upon
the gentle evening zephyr, faint
strains of the most divine music.
He listened mtently and following
his inclination TO learn whence
those sweet sounds proceeded, found
himsclfucar room in which was n
gay asscmblage, 1t trauspirod to be
the Salem mandolin club i'm regular
practice. This is n new musical or
ganization Of which the capital city
may we'll boast, The club is conn
posed of the following named gentle-
men: Clair Baker fate; Charles
Cox, guitar and mandolin; Harry
Keller banjo; Charles Chase guitar;
Charles Cosper guitar; and George
Brown, guitar The boys play we'll,
and fortunate indeed are those
whose happy lot it may be to hear
these gay trouhadours.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
=. j. MCCORMICK,
Editor Catholic Sentinel.
Sold by DIV. Mathews & Co.

IL is generally conceded by physicians
that about one-half of the population OF
the United states are suffering from In
digestion and Dyspepsia. Hurried eating
and improper masticatiou and inSaliva-
tiOn of food are the principal causes. Or.
Henley DandeliOn Tonic Strengthens and
inNigo0teS the digestive organs and en-
ables one 10 enjoy hearty meal without
any unpleasant amer effects.
Sold by ID. W, Mathews 4 Co.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

Persons wishing 90 improve their menu
orlcs or strengthen their power ofuttention
should send TO Prof Losisettc, 4G tiuh
Ave, y, y. Tor his pros pcctus post truc, as
advertised I'M another column. No s StdW
nOR~kl~.-FOR rAE WILLIAMSON
I cnrsets with braces attached, can on or
addre>s Mrs. Drank Cooper, 2S9 CONNER
cial street. salem, Oregon. lm.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

All Subscribers to THE ECAPlTALJoURNAI
who do not secure their paper regularly
will notify this Office, giving address, and
the matter will be attended to at once.
Office, corner Court and Liberty Streets.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

DLINELODGE No. Is. /. o. q. F.. meets
" i'm DAD Fellows Han up stairs. Corner
Commercial and Ferry streets, every sat
urday at 7;,0 Up. m.
j. A. GREGG. JAS. WALTON.
Secretary. y. q.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
Nou Cannot do Better

Than call at the Grange Store, 1876
State street, if YOU want a good tea
or anything else in the grocery
line. Don't fail to look M the White
Cross Extracts, the best in the mar
ket TT
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

Is great attraction for q restaurant.
The Vouoe drawn nom Hellenound'S Pat
cut Coffee receptacle is one of the many
Great Attractions of his eating p0rlors.
Thousands of cups of his excellent coffee
are sold every week, Ana as for oysters
and meals ne cannot be eQualed i'm the
stltp H.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

Having tried the effects of the concen
trated extract of Oregon Kidney Tea, we
cheeriully bear witness TO its beneficial
agency in affection ofthe digestive organs,
IL is simply, safe and sure: il is easily
taken and restores healthy vitality 10 the
organs II is intended 10 operate upon with
assured success.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

Genuine new buckwheat flour,
and fine article of table syrup, at
the Grange store, l26 state street,
Salem. tf.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

Wrights Hop Celery and Chamoie Bit
ter, recommended by the most the
eminent physicians. lnvigorating
stimulating ana not intoxicating. sold on
II. W. Cox.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
pE

SMIpH.--At Salem, April s, 1859.
III. T. Smith, at the ageofscyeuty-
-four years
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09

As the trains pass the state house
the platforms are crowded with in
terested spectators who are eager 90
catch glimpse of that grand struc-
ture. They also. can gain a view of
Salenl's beautiful streets, Many OF
these people are 80 charmed with
the sight that they return later on
to make the oital city their home,
-Guttlleh Gustav Glasel q former
subject of the German empire, this
morning was granted papers en-
titllng him to iull citizenship.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-04-09
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL.
rERMs oF srBscRIPTIoN.

For advertising rates apply at this office.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-08-28
VENUS AND TANNHAUSER,

1t has been decided by the State Agri-
cultural Society to make Saturday.
Sept. 9th, a children's day, on which all
children under 12 years of age, and ac-
companied by parents or guardians.
will be admitted free. This is for child
rem of the state. Che special attractions
will be for the children from Il to l
o'clock, when there will be exciting
pony races, and the genuine Texan
Vaqueros in their novel and wonderful
performances, and 10 full-blooded
Chippewa Indians. The children will
be taken care of on the grounds by
competent officers, and everything will
be done to make the occasion a memor-
able one. In connection with the man
agement of the Art Department., it
might be stated that Mr.. r. G.. Munger
spent four months in Paris at the Ex-
position. an agent for this Society, and
while there met the Sultan Of Turkey,
and received from him many valuable
hints in regard to the hanging of paint
ings at the State Fair. The loveliest
gem of the Art Collection, and the most
wonderful painting ever brought to the
Northwest, will be Mr.. Julius Kessler's $
painting, Venus and Tannhauser. 1t
represents the soul touching parting
scene between the German bard of the
Hartz Mountains, and the beautiful
queen OF love. The painting cost,
$4,000, and is as large as one side of an
ordinary room
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-08-28

This powder never varies. A marvel
of purity, strength and wholesomeness.
More economical than the ordinary
kinds, and cannot be sold in COMPETE
tion with the multitude of low test,
short weight, alum or phosphate pow
ders. Sold only IN cans. ROYAL BAK-
ING POWDER Co, JOG Wall street New
York