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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
AROUND THE THRONES.

The Prince of Wales dyes his hair.
The crown prince OF Portugal. a child
Of four. is in very poor health
The empress OF Austria has taken
quite dislike to the $400,0 villa which
she built near Vienna. and she will never
occupy It,
The queen OF the Belgians is fond Of
travelling incog Not long ago she and
Princess Clementine were run out OF a
railway compartment near Ostend by a
fat woman, who declared she didn't be-
lieve "such plain people had first class
tickets anyhow
The Spanish queen isa tall and stately
woman Of reserved and naughty man
ners She has the light hair and gray
eyes of the Austrians, and is fine look
ing without being beautiful Her kind
ness OF heart has made her the idol Of
the populace of Spain.
The Empress Eugenie gives sad signs
of failing powers and waning health and
il Is but dim shadow of the glorious
Montijo who was once Frances ideal of
womanly beauty and whom the painter,
Winterhalter. pronounced perfect in
every charm of her sex
A Hindoo princess, the Begun Alma
dee, has distinguished herself in London
society as a singer Of superior voice
talent and cultivation She il a descend
ant of the ernperors of Delhi, and pos
sesses mezzo-soprano voice of extraordi
nary richness and power, which is used
with very high artistic taste She also
has great personal beauty
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
THE BIGGEST FISH.
II was . whaie Until q Was csuEht'
Much 20 the Captains DiscOmfture.

n wa. . whale Until Tt was Caught.
Much 10 the Captains Discontinue.
There Is no better fishing ground
around New York for those who de
light In the capture of the weakfish
that the neighborhood of the High
lands Of Navesink. aud there are few
better sportsinen than the genial Cap
tain Slevin, of the Second precinct
The veracity Of fishermen is not
above suspicion, but now and then the
French proverb that 1T is always the
unexpected that happens" is justified.
At any rate this incident will be vouehed
for by dozen.
One day in July, which, regret to
say. was Sunday, the captain. guided
by Hank Smith who is the waterman
all the skilled fishermen seek to secure,
went to favorite fishing spot Hank
looked over the tackle and found that
one of the hooks was in danger OF get
ting loose from its smell, so he took
couple of half bitches around it and
made 1t fast At the same time the
captain was fastening bit of cord that
is attached to the rig to his line. Hank
laughed at the knot the captain used,
but for all that over il all went and in
second ''the biggest fish of the
season" had carried the whole business
away.
or course there was weeping and
wailing and gnashing Of teeth. and the
captain swore that he'd never go fish
ing on Sunday again. However. a new
rio was found. and when the good peo-
ole of Highlands returned from church
full OF piety and gossip the captain met
them with broad smile ard long
string and for few hours kept them
all bnsy listening to his tale Of how he
lost the best fish that ever SWAIN in the
Shrewsbury.
But now see the danger Of exaRgerar
tion. On Monday two young men Of
New York. Messrs. Howard and Ray
mond. came down. They secured Hank
and went out to the same place that
the captain had anchored at the day
before. They caught a goodly basket
full twenty two in alD. but there was
one infant--a hngerling-a mere sar-
dine. He was carefully put at the
bottom of the pile and the lot delivered
over to the scullion, who promptly
turned the basket upside down and
brought Mr.. Tom Thumb to the top.
Just at this moment the captain
sauntered by. He saw a pile OF fish
and strolled In to look them over. The
scullion seized the top one and plunged
the knife In TO clean him. AS he opened
the belly with his knife, out came the
captains lost hooks and smells, easily
identified by the two peculiar knots.
1t was an odd series of condolences.
That the fish should have been taken
by another party on another day, taken
to the hotel lone of severaD where both
loser and finder stopped; that the cap
tain should have been passing just as
the fish was being cleaned, and that
the fish should have shrunk so fear
fully in size over night.
1t is, in all seriousness, solid fact. =
New York Herald.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

Here is San Jose law story from the
extensive repertory of w. l.. Gill A
young lawyer, friend of his, not noted
for Intelligence, succeeded in having a
client acquitted of murder. Meeting
him few days afterward Gill was
quite warm in congratulations.
"Yes, said the young lawyer, mop
ping his brow, II got him off, but it
was narrow escape"
IA narrow escape2 Howr
"Ah, the tightest struggle you ever
saw. You know examined the wit
nesses and made the argument myself
the plea, self defense, The jury was
ont two whole days. Finally the judge
called them before him and asked
what the trouble was.
"Only one thing, your honor, re-
piled the foreman. Was the prison
er's attorney retained by him or APP
pointed by the courtP
"'No, gentlemen; the prisoner Is a
man OF means, said the judge, and
hired his own attorney
II could not see what bearing the
question had on the evidence" con-
tinued Mr. Gill's young friend, but
ten minutes later in filed the jury, and
what do you think the verdict VAST"
"WhatF' asked Gill.
"Why, not guilty, on the ground of
insanity. Del Mente Wave.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
A AIan over Eight Feet Tall.

Nearly every nation has produced its
celebrated giant, and most nations
more than one. James Toller, born at
St. Neots, Huntington, England, lat
the age of ten years had attained the
surprising height of Hvo feet and up
ward; at the age of eighteen years he
had reached the height of upward OF
eight feet one and half inches and
was still In progress of growth. There
is no record Of his having attained a
greater height, however, though he was
exhibited for considerable period In
Kirby's museum as ''The Greatest Eng
ligh Giant. "--TImes.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
ODDS AND ENDS

Alaska contains six volcanoes which
are In constant eruption
The average life Of tradesnlan Is
about two-thirds that OF \ farmer.
The two finest streets in Britain are
Princes street. Edinburgh. and Saekville
street. Dublin
The debt OF the Argentine Republic Is
nearly 500, 100000. or about Si6S for
every inhabitant
In some German citiesS especially In
Stuttgart. piano playing at certain hours
Ia strictly forbidden.
The population Of india Is believed 70
have increased IN ten years from e55.
900. 900 10 $4,000. 900
The idea Of carrying away from each
foreign city souvenir spoon Is a pro
yalling custom among Americans travel
ing abroad
The aggregate capital represented by
the various trusts" In the United States
amounts 20 moro than A. coo, 900 OO0. on
more than two-thirds OF our entire
manufacturing capital
Among the recent importAtions AZ San
Francisco are large quantities of Sulphur
Of remarkably pure grade from Japan
A soon a. proper facilities for shipping
Il are obtained. Japan bids fair 20 rival
sicily IN the sulphur trade
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

Through experiments made by Eng.
llsh military authorities, il has been
found that whenever the atmosphere Is
laden with smoke or mist the power OF
an electric light is greatly diminished
by crossing the beam OF light with that
Of another at certain angle. AT the
point Of intersection the Illuminated
space Is practically made a screen. 1t
Il proposed TO utilize this knowledge,
since the electric beam can thus be
made 10 serve as screen, back OF
which tactical operations might be con-
Quoted In secret Industrial World
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
crArs AesOI MsN


Senator Squire is believer in crena,
ton
Bismarck weighs e1O pounds. but
doesn't look IT,
n Rouveir the present French minis
ter Of finance. began life as drummer
for bookseller
D1 Henry I Helmbold. known as the
Buchu man is hopelessly insane and
has bern put in chains
Senator Plumb, of Kansas. is one Of
the most enthusiastic athletes His
sl.ecialty is bowling and when at work
on the alleys he looks like veritable ii
tan
Colonel George b Mcclellan. treas
urer Of the Brooklyn Bridge company
il said to be all the time growing more
like his distinguished father in appear
dnce and manner
J. Sloat Fassett was born on the 18th
lay Of the month. his baby was born on
lhe 18th. and on the 18th day of the
month he was installed into Office as
collector of the port of New York.
S A. Douglas prosecuting attorney
for the city of Chicago and son OF the
famous Democrat Of that name, never
visits Springfield, Ills, without going to
the tomb of his fathers old political op
Donent and friend. Abraham Lincoln.
Captain Thomas s. Adams likes good
cigar. but uses no liquor. and is a strict
Presbyterian and dresses severely in
black Mr. Adams is slender and when
lie stands up straight-@his figure is uso
ally bent--he is feet 3 inches high.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
TURF TOPICS.

Ninety per cent Of the Saratoga race
track stock was sold TO the Hudson
County Jockey club for nearly $250,Qp0
The Montana millionaire, Marcus
DAILY, now owns, it IL said more racers
and trotters than any other man in the
world.
It is estimated that Lucky Baldwin's
farm az Santa Anita is worth $l0,000,-
900 It in beautifully laid out and com
prises about 10000 acres
Steeplechase racing has been added to
and made feature OF the programmes
Of the Monmouth Park association. A
purse of $3.50 goes to the winner, 500 to
second and $50 to third
Not long ago at Garfield park, Chi
cago, Van Buren, carrying ninety
pounds. ran a mile and sixteenth in
l46, the best previous record being 46i
made by Prince Royal last year
American trotters are spreading all
over Europe Geraldine, Smith O'Brien
and Ussau were recently sold to Am
sterdam (Holland) parties, Sadie $ has
also gone to Holland and Edison to
Italy
AS long as betting on heats Is permit
ted, says turf writer, the public should
be protected where It is evident driver
makes no effort TO win Laying up Is
directly opposite to all turf law and
justice
It is said that General Harding, the
once well known race horse, is TO be
trained again As a s-year-old in 1888
he won nine races out OF ten starts,
among them being the best OF the west,
arn atahaa
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

great advance in dentistry is in
separating the teeth. Formerly the
dentist would cut away sound tissue in
order to get TO dead spot between the
teeth, but now the latter are pulled
apart temporarily by separator and
closed up again when the operation is
completed by the aid of the engine.
Flat filings had to be used exclusively
years ago, whereas nowadays cohesive
gold enables us to make them convex
and preserve the natural shape OF the
teeth. IL has only been few years
since teeth were extracted by means Of
a hammer and chisel in the far east
Just as horses teeth are punched out
here today. Interview in Philadelphia
Record.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

The morning and evening mists that per
Nauo the Atmosphere OF malariouS lOfriii-
Ties cannot be breathed with impur,ty, A
safeguard IA needed 10 render harmless the
dangerous mlasulaia with which they are
iinpFog mated. The surcst. saicst delgnst 10
d0te "a the poisnn which has air ady hStn
cnhalSd and born fruit, an adcqutte fTi-
ventiyo % ils harmful effects M prcpar
alive fllf bFc1sf kefn ~ niiosInn ta'uton b. z
the hittols. 10 clmplefely neuiraliEes the
otherwise irrosista0la onset ~ he Wrial
loa. Hftilens GA newly cleared laud, eNCa-
Vaiorr a. otnal roulcs (uoi ably that On the
fsthmus ~ i.snAEnll, western ploneers aud
emi9rnnts--in dhCft, an suhlectrd a. nlala-
rial influences in AIR or water rnd IA a \
baniEu rcmCd au oiiociual nasrE unlst
disorders ~ tlla stnnlnch. liver aud bowels
elm fflpQe.H rheumatism and kidney cum
paints are renacaied BY the hiiiers.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
A story of Webster.

General Butler tells this story in his
book of "reminiscences; Daniel Webster
was once asked whom he considered
the greatest lawyerof the United States
He answered II should of course say
John Marshall, but If you should
take me by the throat and run me back
into the corner and demand, Now,
Webster upon honor, who is the great
est lawyerf should have TO say Jere-
miah Mason"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

The instep Is a feature peculiarly an
atomlcal 70 man. AS rule, want OF
development Ia this particular Is char
acterlstie Of low physical development
Certain negro races lack Il notably, In
southern cities colored youths who en-.
Joy the gift OF Hat feet do frequently,
when the pavements have been watered
Ia the evening, walk over them, their
soles acting like the leather suckers
utilized for purposes Of amusement by
small boys. and delight In tho loud no
ports which follow their steps Wash
ington Star
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
Tn. sand cla.. Of SIXTY Years Ago.

Ine SAM GAAAH " IAAAN ANsAAa
"Sixty years ago taught the sand
class in the schools of this city in the
grand Jury room of the old court
house, E" said a gentleman to a reporter.
'eThe sand classi What in the name of
Socrates is a sand classr' And then the
ancient pedagogue proceeded to say;
sixty years ago the schools of the
town occupied the old court house, and
I was one of the scholars In the grand
Jury room there was a long table about
eighteen inches high. with a strip of
board fastened on top all around the
sides, thus making the center lower
than the sides. This center was filed
with fine sand an inch deep.
"At the end Of the table was a wheel
OH which the letters of the alphabet
we're printed so that but one letter
would appear Mt a time; around the
table the smallest children of the school
were gathered and each furnished with
a stick. |. as the pedagogue appointed
by the head teacher, would take my
stand at the end of the table and along
side of the wheel, and as ! moved it
would announce the letter that was
brought to view, which the children
would proceed to make in the sand with
their sticks.
when all had made that letter l
would level the sand with comb, and
the wheel would be moved on to an
other letter And these little ones
were called the sand class. 1t was an
interesting sight. The system was
somewhat like the kindergarten of the
present day and ii was certainly an
economical mode of supplying writing
material This was the sand class OF
sixty years ago. Harrisburg (Pa.) Tel
eRraIn
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

That the northern nations were good
horsemen is known from mythology
and history. No warrior could enter
Valhalla except on horseback. All the
gods had famous coursers, but Odin's
horse Sleipner, was greatest of all
Sleipner had eight feet, and well he
needed them for that perilous journey
TO Hell which he had to make when
Balder the Beautiful was to be rescued.
Chicago Herald.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
Fira nron Air.

The principle of the generation Of
heat by the sudden compression Of ais
is utilized In an ingenious manner for
firing blasts in the Aubin collieries In
the province Of Aveyron, France. The
apparatus consists of a metal cylinder,
In which moves we'll fitting piston,
the rod of which carries cross piece
for handle, The end of the fuse Is
passed through rubber ring into one
end of the cylinder. A quick and
strong thrust Is then given 20 the piston,
and the compression of the air within
the cylinder generates sufficient heat to
ignite the fuse. New York Journal.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

"One of the Henry Joneses, of Chi
cago. is a leading light in an Ash
land avenue church," said a gentle
man at the Palmer House Last
Sunday he acted as usher in place
of the regular incumbent, who was
away. 1t is therefore not surpris-
ing that shortly after the beginning of
service he ushered two ladies to rented
but unoccupied pew Nor when the
lessee came half an hour later and spy
ing his pew occupied, was any surprise
occasioned among those in the rear OF
the church to hear him instruct the act
ing usher to Gust the intruders. The
lessee had frequently done so on former
occasions, despite his chronic tardiness.
There being nothing to do but obey,
the acting usher walked down the aisle
and in his politest manner fired the two
ladies. Very much bewildered, they
followed him to the vestibule, whittier
the lessee had gone.
What do you mean, sir, by calling
us out here during the serviceP the
younger of the two ladies demanded.
"'That gentleman, the lessee, told
me to do so, Mr.. Jones meekly replied.
WHAT! exclaimed the elderly lady,
pointing to the lessee, who was reading
paper pending the election of the
supposed intruders. He told you tc
put us out2 WhJ. sir, that man is my
husband
'The husband, who is bit near
sighted, hastened to explain, and SO die
Mr.. Jones. The ladies consented tc
accept the explanations, but just the
same Mr.. Jones travelled in the adjoin
ing aisle the next Sunday.-Chicagc
Post.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

Mr.. Greathead-l shall run for re-
election again this fall, and presume
| will have your vote,
Citizen (dubiously) - Well-I-dun-
no.
what You don't lnowl Why,
sir, | saved the taxpayers $500, 600 this
year.
"Ehl HowF'
''By not stealing IL, of course. New
York Weekly.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

Money IN China has been made Of
everything almost, from shell 10 porco'
lain. The very Interesting coins oi
ancient times Of peculiar shape arc sslid
70 represent tho bronze hatchets HAT
were current very loqg ago. The square
hole 10 Chinese money Is said TO epre.
sent the openings through which tie
she'll money Of past ages was strung. -
fhlladelphla Presk
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

She had no paw ner nav
Nsr any brood ner kin.
n that's huccome II happened
Thet NO all took her In
A poor, peaked little critter,
Red headed, pale an thin.
Six boys thar was o. we unss
An pap he used to gree
Thet ave Of us vus likely
As you would wish TO zee;
An one Of Us wus slowly.
An thet thar one wus me.
An jimmy used TO pleg me
Fer bein big an lean,
All hands an feet an freckels.
The thickest ever seen.
She jedged twas only sunburn
Kept me from lookin' green.
First of didn't mind It,
Them funnin ways Of hern.
But when she took TO CROWN
Like a slim young forest fern,
An did her hair up on top, why
Her jokes begun 10 burn
Iknowd wasn't nothin
Set Of 'ginst John and Jim;
An Bud, well, he was slightly,
An Ted, looked at him
An sensed his chance with jimmy
Wus big an mine wus slim.
So lowed 10 never mention
How much keered for her;
Cuz jedge TO pine In secret
II passes easier
Then TO pine with folks a-knowin
Just what you're pinln fer.
tried q friendly manner,
An talked with her right smart
About her beaux. an reckoned
She hedn't any heart;
An one day when said so
Her eyes few wide apart
In a suddint, Gurus fashion,
An the blue looked wet. an she
Was pink as any rose bush;
An II Well. when | see
Thet blush well. the truth Is
She's goin 70 marry mel
st. Louis Critic.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
Tho Average Elevation.

The average elevation of the country,
excluding Alaska, is about $500 feet
The average elevation at which the In
habitants lived, taking cognizance OF
their distribution, was 6s7 feet in 1876
In 1880 il bad increased 10 7i9 feet, and
In 1890 10 7SS feet Washington Star
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

The poisonous sunaeh resembles a
group Of young ash trees. The poison
Gus Ivy resembles the harmless wood
bine. Its leaves however, have but
thRps leaflets, while those Of the wood
blns have tiye. Salem Gazette.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
nackisn's Arnica Sal,.

The Hest salye Ia the world sor ,llis,
rorcs, fetiei, happed Hand. Chilniains.
Corna aud az rAin kruptlons. AID pasi-
lively cAes riles or no pay rsquirrl n
- SeAtepieet - give pcrltot Satisfaction
boa. for sale ~ nan1 ,, Fry. Is C0m a,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
$500 ReWardl

WE viii pay the above reward for any
SAse OF ANea c,nili's.lHi, dyspepsia, sick
headaiie, Indigestion, cons ipatlOn ar coo
u.eh si. - Ht ccnnnt c'rr nliw vests Veg
elI4 Diei.iqer Pills. when the directions ar
strietla complied With. 1hey are punelv
sesetAoi, and neyei flli in give satisfs,c
tloli. Sngar coated. isrse boxeS. contain.
lLt 1iat ~ -, - cents. ., ware OF counter.
Co. Chicago IN, "A
street, salem Or. ~ N'l'i'
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
The Coming Line.

The Chicago. Union Pacific &
Northwestern Iine Offers the test
accommodations 10 the travelling
Tuhlle en route from san Fiancisco
and Portland, Chicago. Through
trains, fast time, magnificent sleep
ing cars, elegant dining cars, colonist
sleepers, reclining chair cars sri
handsome day coaches. eOd-Aua.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
To Strawberry C,..-

To oVTH"Dtrry Grower
The undersiguea hos -. ""VlS.
quantity Oftne Jessie fee,u,rsciet tor ..
winner a. -alriu strnv,b bs.,tte bssNte psiase ,lu
oIn pne it Gend, (bCs- disifi and n,
r,.l''able late berry if SaiseI and lpo.,
from IL. " savage, SaIep, aieh h ruafIsst
pert, Anmsville. WarrinisstH ana J. ". Sd
snI sar, plants , Il g class Cataioeu tars srs sosg
Address 'en otner ara
DIV ~ hOFLEe
faleln ~
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02

Above trains stop enly ai following :,
tions north of Roseburg, last Iorll,
Oregon City, WoodbuIn, salem. AM,
Tangent, Shedds, Halsey. HarrisSr
junction City, Irving and Eugene.
RosEBURG MALL DAILY,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-02
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

B.f GGNHSM. !, y. h-.i IN.
n. a. HOLM -.
DoNuAM. HOLMES ~ nAl pES, .httor-
ID neys At itw. Once In Bushs uiUcE,
between State aud Court, un 'julnI 1T.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-18
Automatic Mauners,

Bat time changes minds ns we'll as mar.
ners, though even now whom making
changes from one circle to another, it often
requires that a~daptability which could Be
said found in one who has automatio man.
ners. However, such radical changes not
only appear in drawing room repartee,
street dress. ETC.. among people, but also "a
uho convenierces and luxuries afforded
mankind. Railroad travel il one instance,
A few years ego. comparatively, one had to
consume much valuable time in an uncom.
Portable way to make what is now thought
nothing OF ns a nights journey in a sleeper.
The most modern equipment md trans
portation facilities can he fornd on the
fast trains OF the Minneapolis h ST. Louie
railway to Chicago, st. Louis, Hot Springs,
Kansas City. ctc. Ing airs of any agent OF
the company, or 9. n. Pratt, general ticAst
and passenger agent. 'AinAssHoliS MINI,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-18
Hosiery Department.

Fast black Hose, ladies', 20,
Fast black Hose, ladies', IS.
Fast black Hose, children's, IS,
Fast black Half Hose, mems, 25t
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Vests
II 1-2c, zoe and 25c.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Vests, bet.
ter, 4oc and ooc.
Ladies' fast black Jersey ribbed
Vests, $50.
Mems Lisle thread Underwear
s per suit.
Mems Balbriggan Underwear
S1.25 per suit.
Mems fast black B~albriggan I'm
derwear, $3.50 per suit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-18
Sheet Music.

We have just received a large
lot Of Vocal and instrumental
Sheet Music, of all the latest and
most popular pieces, which we
will sell at a uniform price of
10 N PER COPY.
See our list, which we furnish on
application.
Also folios of Music, vocal and
instrumental, containing from 50
to 100 selected pieces in each, at
25c. and soc. per book.
100 hundred varied selections
to choose from.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-18

Torchon Lace, SC and upwards.
Valenciennes Lace, SC and up
wards.
Oriental Lace, 2 1-4c per yard.
Ladies' Dress Shields, best quail.
ity, 1oc to zoe.