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The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
WOMANS HAPPIEsT HOUR.
Love Has More to Do with It Than Any
 Thing Else.

Love Has More to Do with It Than Any
 Thing Else.
 have had it suggested to me by friend staying in the house at this time, writes ''The Duchess" in the Ladies' Home Journal, that the happiest mo- ment in woman's life is when, having brought the man of her heart to the point of proposing, she makes him wait a minute or two for her answer. To know and feel his anXiety-to under stand that the anxiety is all caused through love of her-this would consti- tute bliss not to be rivaled, bliss the sweeter for being so short-lived, and be- cause of the fact that it can never occur again. But this strikes mo as being a little feline in it's nature, just a trifle cruel.
 For myself, I should think there would be keener joy in that moment when woman is able to say ''Yes'' to the most important question of her life, and to give herself freely and gladly to the one she loves.
 1 think, however, the question diff cult one to answer. There arc so IT any uIuSr6HG udIureS, GudG WudG WOuIu DS extreme happiness to one woman might be only mild delight to another.
 Some women, for example, have the maternal instinct moro strongly dcvel- oped than others, and for them the vocal cry of their first-born must cause an up- lifting of the heart that no other feeling on earth could Outdo. All in that su- preme moment is forgotten!
 The ambitious woman must find her best hour when she has attained the summit of her hopes, and victory crowns her with it's laurel wreath.
 To the woman standing over the sick bed that contains the one being dearest to her on earth, can there be an hour more rife with thankful happiness than when the doctor declares that there is hope? O, magic word! Hope that the adored one will be given back to her from the very jaws of death!
 And yet, after all, I think Love, ''that great master'' as he has been justly called, mas moro to do with woman's sweetest hour than any thing else on earth To love, and to feel ones self beloved-that is, indeed, to know the best of life
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
THE TWO YOUNGSTERS.
A Tale Illustrating the Value of Truth
 fulness in the Long Run.

A Tale Illustrating the Value of Truth
 fulness in the Long Run.
 James and John were playmates and each twelve years old, says the Detroit Free Press. Their parents dwelt side by side, and so the two boys were much together. They played horse" with the same hoo-handle, liked the same brand of pumpkin pie, and were pretty nearly one in all things. The one great exception was the fact that James would lie like a candidate for alderman, while John would tell the truth if it parked his shins. James often guyed him for this foolishness, but to no effect. He kept right on telling the truth and get ting three lickings to any other boys one.
 One day when these two boys were going over to Mrs. Scott's to borrow her quilting frames and drawing of tea they met stranger, who looked at them intently, and finally asked:
 '.Boys, did you find purse of gold on the road?''
 "No, thir," promptly replied James She liar.
 "Yith, thir,'' as promptly replied John the truthful, at the same time handing it out.
 They had found such a purse, but, being little absent-m inded had for gotten to mention the fact.
 ''Ah, ha!' cried the stranger, ''but dropped it to test yOu! Tho proof is clear. Presto!-fzzledum!-
 And a great black cat leaped out of . thiclet and bore the liar away for cat meat, while the stranger took from his pocket golden rule and handed it to John with the remark:
 ''Now run along, sonny, and every thing you touch shall turn to gold. Re member that, while the liar may pros per and grow fat for time, the truth> fGl hycna will come out on top in the long run"
 While this is also true story, have concealed tho truo names of the princi. pal characters in it, but they can be had by sending your address with stamp to pay r>turn postage.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
Tho Lobster,s Queer Coat.

The shell of tho crab and lobster owes it's bluish-gray color to the super position of two pigments or coloring matters, which have been isolated-a red pigment and a blue one. As long as these two pigments exist simultane- ously tho crustaceans remain gray. But tho blue pigment is fugitive, and some times. under the influences of a disease, it is destroyed, and crabs are found with portions of their shell more or less reddish. When the crustaceans arc immersed in boiling water tho blue pig mcnt is entirely destroyed, and the red pigment, which is very stable, appears alone iD all it's brillisncy.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
Origin of Bird Song.

The origin of bird song is described by an English writer as follows: Bird song originated in a cry produced by bodily contOrtion. This cry was devel- oped by use in times of danger. It then became warning-note that was elabor- ated into call-note. This note was re- peated by males in varied tone and pitch, and several influences tended to make it a reproduction of surrounding persistent sounds, The eall-notes were repeated by the males to tho females, and in this manner arbitrary phrases were constructed. Further efforts oa the part of the males induced greater variety. which took the form of imita- tion of c>aer sounds
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
UNINVITED VISITORS.
It Is to Be Hoped That All of Them Win
 Read This Artic.e.

he3U ms AftiC.es
 It seems as if measures ought to be taken to pGt an end to promiscuous vis- iting; in regard to which there is evi- dently no difference of opinion, writes correspondent of the Country Gentle man. In these days of incompetent servants and anxious housekeeperS, even the dearest friends can not feel quite sure of cordial welcome. But when horde of uninvited guests pre- cipitate themselves with colossal eff frontery upon quiet, and perhaps frugal family, 1t becomes a most eXas- perating and intolerable nuisance. It IS worse, if possible, than taking board CTS, because visitors expect to be enter tained-and liberally entertained-in many cases.
 One of the most hospitable of hos pitable Westerners said that he gave up his home and endured boarding-house, because he was 'tircd of keeping hotel" Another gentleman declared that he would put smallpox notice on his house if it would keep away undesired visitors. And one lady wrote to some friends urging them pathetically to visit her, because now she would like to have some one in her house ''whose society she could enjoy" A Western man, travelling with his wife and niece, thought it would be very fine to visit the Governor of a certain Eastern State. He never had seen any member of the family, but a niece of his had married one of his sons. He drove up to the house, and had his trunks deposited be- fore the door. The Governors wife, however, was woman of dignity and determination, and the Western travel CTS did not see the inside of that stately mansion. They departed with trunks unpacked. and also with good deal of wondering aStonishment.
 Of course, this cruelty destroys the beautiful halo surrounding the hospita- bic home with open doors ever ready for the entrance of angels unawares." But when good Robert Collyer naive ly declares that he does not wish to ''monopolize those angels" sinners surely may be pardoned if they, too, rebel.
 Supposing each person should put this notice on his house-'No uninvited wis., itors received'-would even that be affeotnaIo
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
An Oblig;nc People.

The Heligolanders accommodate themselves to circumstances with won derful ease. All told they number two thousand, which would give about five hundred grown-up males. During the Franco-German war they issued a mani festo declaring that they were Germans and that they wished to throw in their lot with their German fellow-country- men. At present they tell Englishmen who visit them that their affection for England is phenomenal, and when Ger mans visit them they make the same declaration in regard to the fatherland Probably they are fond of their island and all other patriotism is question of bread and cheese.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
CARE OF THE HANDS.
Little Things That VIII Keep Them in
 

Good Condition.
 Probably there is no one thing that makes girls shrink from house-work moro than the effect it has on the hands, especially in cold weather, says Health. It is a real trial to sit down to the piano and spread a stai u, rough hand on the ivory keys; or to take ones pen in an unsightly hand to answer letter; or to pick up bit of embroidery, if it is only that on perforated hose, and use the needle when every thing that touches the hands sticks to them because of their roughnesS. Sewing on woolen or silk is at such times severe penance. There are methods of preserving the hands mcasurably against the de- structivc effect of dish-washing, scrub ping and the like. They should be kept as much out of the water as possible, and when the work is done they should be washed clean and rubbed dry. Borax water is good for wa hing the hands. Coarscly ground oatmeal is a fair substitute for soap in washing the hands. White unscented soaps are the best, as the highly scented soaps are usually made of rancid fats. A solution of oxalic acid will remove fruit stains from the hands, but it must not touch an abraded surface. After washing and drying tho hands thoroughly, glyc- erinc and spirits of camphor in equal parts mixed together is good to rub over them. Cocoanut oil is pleasant application. Wearing kid gloves two sizes too large is helpful in preserving the hands. One should have an old pair of gloves to take up ashes in, to sweep in and to wear in all dirty work that permits the wearing of gloves. If gloves are dipped in not very hot linseed oil they become waterproof, and may be worn while washing dishes. A pair of canton flannel mittens is pleasant to wear when hanging out the clothes on a cold morning. Frequent rubbing of the hands will promote circulation and keep the skin in good condition. To take the best care of tho nails, soak the ends of the fingers in hot water for some time, until the skin is softened, then dry, and with a pair of nail scissors thin off all the dead skin about the nails and trim the nails neatly.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
England's Prize Twins.

At Bristol, Eng, are two young arti
 sans who are the prize twins of the world. They are of the same height and weight; have eyes, hair and com plexion of the same color; walk, speak, laugh and sing exactly alike; follow the same occupation, have the same relig- ious persuaSions and likes and dislikes; are both married, and have tho same number of children, who are of tho same sexe s-t three boys and three girls each.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
FROM STANLEYS MAIL.
Curious Requests, On'y Very Few of
 Which Were Honored.

Which Were HonOred.
 Edward Marston in his article in Scribner's gives the following selections from Mir. Stanley's mail: An enthusiast hailing from America asks for MT. Stan ley's old cap:
 Right glad am that you are once moro in civilized country. I havo carefully watched your proceedings from the time you discovered Livingstone. You ar brick Now, if you are inclined to sell the cap you wore through Africa l am prepared to give you fancy price for it to add to my collection of curiositics; it shall be preserved in glass case with your name on same.
 A firm of tobacconists makes the fol- lowing cool request:
 Will you kindly accord us your gracious per mission to append your noble name, and your photograph (night we ask foryour autograph) to a first-class quality of cIgar and cigarette. made by ourselves from the besl and finest to- bacco, etc.?
 A photographer writes:
 SIR: Pray excuse the liberty taken by a stranger in approaching you at time when your hands and mind must be 50 fall, but since, to satisfy the demands of an admirlng public, some one must claim the proud position of per forming the task I coVet, that of executing 2 portrait, etc
 \ poetical soldier in Cairo says:
 Ihumtly beg you will kindly accept the h. closed few simple lines from so -dier I am no poet but have expressed myself as well as possible, etc.
 Mir. $. replied kindly to this, and has made the Cairo soldier very proud.
 The following letter is from an old acquaintance of the Pocock days:
 DEAR SIR: Please excuse me for the liberty Ihave taken in writing to you. but in knowi25 you, an taking very great enterest in yoi treavels, I congrelatue yoa on your safo return hoping you may long live to Injoy TOUT cat and haDnesS fer your labours. ] have al@ taken great NntTe5t il y3ur travo ~ = we meet at 1s3zin ra-7 thct J-0
 was 9 -e.
 yoI a0--~ ---.- ,-al 2l. R c- here, etc.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
ns Got Things Mixed Un.

A ti1ec- ogical student, who wa5 accom- panied by his professor to a country place where the former was to preach, prevailed upon the professor to make the opening prayer. Arising to make the announcement, he amazed the con- gregation by saying: Professor Smith will now lead us in a apetition of the fac ulty of the H. Seminary to the throne of grace of which I have the honor to be student. After accom- panying him, your humble servant will attempt to preach the Word whose shoes he is not worthy to unloose,"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
A Monster Rose Rush.

The trunk of rose bush which is now in full bloom in Ventura, Cal, is 3 feet in circumference at the ground; the first branch, which is thrown out at height of about four feet from tho ground, is 21 inches in circumference. Wagon-loads of vines it is of the climbing variety) arc clipped from it annually, yet ii covers an area of 1,2OO square feet. II was planted in 1876. Within another fourteen years, if nothing happens to it, it will have outstripped the gigantic rose tree at Cologne, which has had over three hundred years to grow in.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-11-13
Waiting Maids In Livcrr.

English ladies are adopting the fash ion of putting their maids who wait at table in livery. The skirts of these liv- cry gowns arc plain and of the heraldic color of the house. All the plaitS arc thrown behind. Then the waistcoat and jacket are trimmed with livery bands, buttons and crests or Inonograms in metal. A high stiff white coila-, white cuffs and tiny cap like top knot complete this livery.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10

LIVELY TIME.-At the S. p. pas
senger depot this morning was a
lively crowd. The principal group
was composed of delegates waiting
for their homeward journey from
the convention, with a sprink-
ling of newspaper reporters, and
there was a good deal of fun to while
away the half hour which the train
was behind time. Among them
was Senator j. u. Dmick Whose
name was withdrawn yesterday,
because, as he says, "he
saw the gun was loaded
Hon. Samuel Layman was also
there and Mr.. Dimick intinnted
that the blimed gun was loaded
with Llyman's high license bill.
which WAS the cause OF his scare
Several other passages occurred
which raised a jolly laugh, and such
a general spirit was manifested a.
would make the candidates just
nominated feel first rate II they had
heard it, as 1t showed the delegates
whether their full desires bad been
satisfied or not, were returning
home just as good republicans n'
ever. and as anxious for general
success.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10
DIED.

HUNT.-Near Salem, at the poor
farm, Wednesday, April 9th, 1871,
Henry G.. Hunt, aged Az years.
The deceased was an old soldier,
having served three years in Co. u,
list Oregon cavalry. His was COM
plication of diseases contracted
through exposure and other hard
ships during the war. He has some
relatives in Portland, to whom Mr..
Mccormick, superintendent OF the
farm, has telegraphed, and unless
they desire to take the body to Port
land it will be buried tomorrow by
the Grand Army men of Sedgwick
post.
LATER.-Mr. Mccormick informs
us that the funeral will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock,
under the auspices of the SedgwicB
post, G. A. r., whose members are
requested to meet at that hour.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10

A SHREwD STROKE. Everybody
knows Clint Monroe is keen man
a2er Of a hotel and a popular one,
but none until yesterday suspected
his deep shrewdness. Six o'clock
was approaching and Clint knew
the tired delegates ought to be hun
CRY. He also knew that supper at
the Chemekete would be getting
cold pretty soon, 30 he quietly moved
TO take recess until half past seven.
The other delegates looked around,
saw who Il was making the motion
aud said: "No, you don't! We
want .t9 SGT home on the evening
motion down. At least that is tn,
way "the boys" are turning The
joke on Clint to-day; but he says lis
all right; they had to come and gel
something TO eat anyhow.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10

COUNTY CoURT.--Durlng the
present session the commissioners
court has transacted the following
business: Granted license for the
sale OF liquors to Jacob Giesy, of
Aurora. Also malt liquor license
to Geo. w. Taylor, Hubbard. In
the matter of the relocation of the
Aurora and Boon's Ferry road, b.
J. Grim, w. Il. Her and l.. V. EhIen
were appointed viewers, and w. J.
Culver, surveyor, 10 meet at place of
beginning April 22nd, at 10 o'clock
n. IN. In the matter of county
road In district No. 10, running
from Bergevin's land to the Salem
and Champoeg road, Oliver Aral.
John Whiting and b. 4. Hall are
appointed viewers, to meet with
County Surveyor Culver, April 23d,
at 10 O'Clock n. m. Chris Arnett
was allowed $40 on road supervisors
account. VIM. Moser WAS allowed
vi per day each for care OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Riggs until further order is
made. The boundary Of road dis
trlct No, | has been changed so that
tho following portion OF II is attach
cd to district No. 3: Commen-
On the bank of the VILLA
lamette river on the line be-
tween the lands of L.. B. .Judson
and John Wills, running north to
The S' w. corner of A. Davidson's
aud In sec. "a, s,r4w, thence
'ast TO Davidson's s. l.. corner,
hence north TO n. w. corner of
Breyman's land, thence east on
heir north line 10 s. w. corner of
i w, Martins land, thence north
N the west line of said land, thence
ast TO N. Il. corner Of said Martins
aud, thence east 10 the line OF road
district No. 3. Il
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Rev. l.. BrOsseau, of Gervais, is in
the city to-day.
Merchant T. HolversoR went to
Portland this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Small were
passengers for the metropolis this
morning.
Max Buren, the accommodating
young furniture salesman, is in
Portland to-day on business for his
fathers house.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Robert took
the morning train for Portland on
business and pleasure bent.
Mr. A. r. Yeaton was a morning
passenger northward, his destina-
ton being the cities of the Sound,
bent on visit with his brother and
look around for any stray bargains
that may be going.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-10
THE UNION PACIFIC.
The Oregon Railway Exten-
sion Company.
TO BUILD 5000 MILES or ROAD.
Salem on the Most Direct and Ayail-
able Reute TO the Sea at
Astoria.

Great interest and not little ex-
citement Is created in this city
By the filing of articles Of incor-
poration by the Oregon Railway
Extension company of which Hon.
Henry Falling, Of Portland, Is presi-
dent, and Hon. Joseph Simon, sec
retary, empowering it to build 5000
miles Of new lines in the Northwest.
The company illgridiron Oregon
with lines, all of which will bring
business to Salem.
OF course everybody knows that
the Oregonian Railway Extension
Company is backed by the Union
Pacific, which is determined to have
its shares of Northwestern business.
Its new lines will bring it into CONF
petition with the Northern Pacific,
its Old rival.
What people at Salem are most
deeply interested in is an extract
from an extended article In yester-
days Oregonian that Is taken as pos
tive assurance that the capital OF
Oregon is one of the main points
arrived at, to be connected by this
new system Of Union Pacific roads.
The paragraph Of the articles Of In
corporation referred to reads:
From the most available point on
the main line of the Oregon Rail
way q Navigation company between
Clarnie and Fairview, in Multno'
NAH county, thence In a general
southwesteriy direction to Silverton
thence by the most practicable
route In q southwesterly direction
to Salem, I'm Marion county, state oI
Oregon. a distance of about seventy
five miles.
"What assurances have we thai
this Is not one of the innumerablc
paper railroad schemes that are con-
stantly being filed, and that are
only visions, baseless rs the fabric
OF dream?' asked reporter o
Shakesperian turn of mind Of
prominent Salem banker. His an
swer was:
because the men whose name
are connected with this enterpris
are known to he railroad men, wht
have not time nor inclination L
uon OF rumors tnaU nave been aToa
for months in financial circles"
"A very prominent railroad pro
jector Of this city il at present II
Portland, called into consultation
with the officials of the o. II. 4
Co., and there are development
pending of considerable interest I,
our people. Salem is destined TO b,
railroad center. We have tn
business, the population and tn,
factories to make it,"