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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
How Lincoln Refused.

Judge Glenni w. Scofleld was a per
sonal friend of Abraham Lincoln. A
Warren county private, having knocked
down his captain, was tried, convicted
and sentenced TO the Dry Tortugas.
His friends urged Scoheld to have him
released, so he went to see the presi-
dent and told his story. Listening at
tentively Lincoln replied; 81 tell you,
judge, you go right down to the Capt.
tol and get congress to pass an act au-
thorizing private soldier to knock
down his captain. Then come back
here and will pardon yourman. The
Judge says that there was such an air of
Quizzical earnestness and desire to serve
him about the presidents manner that
they both broke out in an outburst of
laughter. The judge did not press the
case further. Harrisburg Telegraph.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
The Safes Worst Enemy.

Some months ago correspondence
was carried on by experts as to whether
it was possible to open safe by the
aid of a blowpipe, using compressed
oxygen. A man calling himself "Mr
Grant" of Antwerp, registered at ho-
tel in Hanover, the lower floor of which
was occupied by the Bank of Saxony.
He was accommodated with a room over
head. One fine morning "Mr. Grant"
disappeared, and it was discovered that
he had penetrated into the bank Offices
by breaking up the floor and descend
ing by rope ladder
After having attached an India rub
ber tube to one of the gas jets he blew
a current of oxygen with it from a re-
tort brought with him, using the blow
pipe, and succeeded in melting an
opening through the door of that great
steel safe used by the bank for holding
smaller ones. He was in the act OF
operating on the smaller inner safe
when he must have been disturbed, for
he decamped. The safe contained some
f25O, 900 in gold and notes, besides Sc
curities The heat caused by such a
flame will melt any metal; even the
hardest platinum cannot stand it. 1t
is too evident that owners of safes
where valuables are stored need to be
cautious about their neighbors' tenants.
London Bankers Magazine.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
wonderful Intelligence of Birds.

DIR. q. G. Abbott says that in expert
menting on the intelligence of birds he
placed a number of pieces of wooden
yarn-red, yellow, green, purple and
gray in color-near tree in which Bal
timore orioles were building their nest
The pieces of yarn were all exactly alike
except in color. There was an equal
number of threads of each color the
red and yellow being purposely placed
on top. The birds chose only the duller
colors, taking all of the gray and few
threads of the purple when the nest
was nearly done. Not single thread
of the yellow or bright red was touched,
the birds seeming to instinctively know
that such loud colors would make their
domicile too conspicuous.
Again he experimental by girdling
the branches upon which nests were
located, causing the leaves to shrivel
and blow away. Although they had
laid their eggs, the birds invariably left
their nests. If the nests contained
young when the leaves dried up, not
withstanding the exposure, they would
feed the little ones until they were able
to take care of themselves Louis
Republic.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS FILED
WITH COUNTY RECORDER.

Joseph Picard and wife to John
Hoefer and Casper Zow, all interests
of estate of Celeste Picard in d C
No 95, $400.
w N Case, VIM Paris, and Geo
RhOads, 1 a for burial ground to
Burial Ground Association of school
dist No 2 and vicinity, 81.
Geo Buchanan and wife to A p
Gillet, part of l in Woodbnrn, $50.
Chas NJ Day, (single), to r H Dol
larhide and wife, 1t 4, blk SO, High
land, $500.
RH Dollarhide and wife to n J
Damon, 1t A, blk 33, $3.50.
Conrad Lang (single), to M L
Campbell 1t l, 2, 3, blk 2, Macleay,
$45.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
The Pulplt and the Stage

Rev. F. NJ. Shmut, pastor United
Brethren church, Blue Mound, Kan,
says: II feel IL nay duty to tell what
wonders DR.. Kings New Discovery
has done for me. My lungs wen
badly diseased, aud parishlOnen
thought could live only few weeks
| took five bottles Of Dr. Kings New
Discovery aud am sound aud well
gainlng % los. In weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves
Funny Folks Combination, writes
"Atler a thorough trial aud convine
ing evidence, ann confident Or
Kings New Discovery for eonsnmp
ton, beats 'em all, aud cures when
everything else fails. The greatest
kiudness con do any many thou
sond friends Il 10 urge them "a try IT,
Free trial bottle at Fry's drugstore
Regular Sizes SOC and Sl.OO.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

The first and chief characteristic OF
battle ship should be its ability to de-
stroy its adversary, and this depends on
the strength of its armament. The
second should be its ability to prevent
being destroyed, and this depends
ON the strength of the armor with
which its hull and battery are pro
tected. The third feature should be its
speed. and the fourth its coal endur-
ance. These last are necessarily subor-
dinate features. Acting near the base
of supplies, it would be useless to load
the bunkers of our ships with 900 tons
of coal, the usual allowance to English
battle ships of a similar size.
We think it better to take 500 tons
from coal and put it into arnor and
armament A further saving OF weight
lies in our moderate freeboard. Steer
ing a middle course between the low
hulls of the original monitors and the
towering proportions which have been
attained by an extravagant reaction
from that system, resembling the great
four-story structures of three centuries
ago, we have placed our 13-inch guns
eighteen feet above the water line, to
enable our ships to fight bows on in al
most any sea, while above them are the
8-inch guns, twenty-five feet from the
water. which could be fought in hurri-
cane.
Economizing weights in these two re-
spects has enabled our constructors to
give to our battle ships battery more
powerful and more efficient than that
of any ship yet designed or ahoat. That
we have succeeded in this respect is
not denied by any of our critics, while
at the same time we have thickness
and strength of armor, giving the ships
defensive power substantially as great
as that of the royal sovereign class,
the latest product of English designs
in battle ships. Secretary Tracy in
North American Review.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
rnREE.coRNEREn DUEL.


CHARLESTON, S g., Aug. 6,-Ches-
ter, $, c., is in a state of great ex-
element over a duel which took
place on one of the principal streets
between Il. b. Sigh, prominent
lawyer, and Robert Jaggers, editor
of Public Opinion. Sigh met Jag
gers In front of the Public Opinion
office, and, drawing pistol, covered
him aud administered the cowhide.
Jaggers retreated into his Office and
returned In moment with a pistol
and opened fire on Sigh, who re-
turned the fire. Chief of Police
Marshall rushed in TO seperate the
combatants and, thinking Jaggers
was firing on him, opened fire too.
For two or three minutes the street
was full of bnllets Sigh was shot
In the face aud neck and is in a
most dangerous condition. Jaggers
was unhurt, although bothsligh and
the chief of police emptled their pis-
tolls at him. The trouble grew out
of an attack upon Sigh in Jaggers'
paper. Jaggers has the reputation
of being somewhat of the George
Francis Train type. Sigh is fight
er and has been engaged as priuoi-
pal in several duels.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
FOREIGN.
KING on sRRvIA.


LoNDoN, Aug, a. King Alexan-
der OF Servla Is said TO have made So
favorable an impression on the czar
that itu latter premitted him 20 be
introduced 10 his daughter the
Grand Duchess Nenla, who Is about
the same age rs Alexander, IS years,
and the two were PERMITTED 20 be-
IA each others company during all
ihe court ceremonies of the czarina's
name day. Nenia and Alexander
scented very much pleased with
each other Ofconrse there can be
40 engagement al such an early age.
hui Il i SURE that Alexander viii go
home with the implied promise
that II he pleases the cxar he will be
Ia due time the czar's son-ln,law.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

The well known strengthening proper
ties OF iron, combined with other tonics
and most perfect nervine, are found in
Carriers Iron Pills, which strengthen the
nerves and body, and improve the blood
and complexion.
There Is no one article In the line of med.
iolnes that gives SO large return for the
money rs a good porous strengthening
plaster, such as Carriers smart Weed ana
Belladonna Backache Plasters.
Must not be confounded with common
cathartic or purgative pills. Carriers Little
Liver Pills are untirely like them in every
respect. One trial will prove their superi.
Orlty,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
DO YOU FAVOR
Building up a Strong, Independ-
ent Paper for the People
in 0regOn9
A PAPER THAT WILL NOT SELL OUT.
Printed at the Seat Of Government
Look AT THE RECORD OF THE CAPITAL
JOURNAL.

Look AT THE RECORD OF THE CAPITAL
JOURNAL.
During the recent session of the legisla
ture it was the only paper in the state thai
attacked successfully the Portland dicta-
torship in Oregon politics. Ii successfully
opposed all doctoriug the Australian ballot
law in the interests OF political bosses. II
advocated the law chat passed) giving
the Oregon railroad commission power TO
fix just and reasonable rates of freights
and power to enforce its decisions. 1t sue.
cessfully advocated retention of the old
railroad commission as best qualified 10
enforce the law. Ii labored for all meas
ures 10 open rivers and thus secure TO the
people the right to free and unrestricted
use OF The waterways.
ITsl PLATFORM.
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL favors a reform
in national finances, to the end that the
present expensive monopoly system OF
supplying an inadequate currency may be
supplanted by the government issuing di.
rect to the people an adequate supply OF
legal tender money, with coin basis suf-
ficient TO conform TO sound banking prin-
ciples. 1t faVorS election of all officials
who legislaLe for, or are directly RESPONSE
BILE TO the people, by direct vote of the peO-
Pile. II faVors raising all state revenues
by tax on the gross earnings of &C rpora-
tious, both foreign and state. II favors
opening all waterways TO the sea and a
control of all common carriers to he end
that the producer shall secure for his labor
the largest net returns.
If You favor retaining all power possible
In the hands of the people and government
in the interests of the people, circulate this
paper. For terms, see elsewhere.
BY HoFER BROS.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
Just as GOOd,r

Sa some dealers who try to sell
substitute preparation when a
customer calls FOR Hoods Sarsaparil-
Ia. Do not allow any such false
statements as this induce you to
buy what you do not want. Remem-
ber that the only reason for making
IL Is that few cents more profit
will be made on the substitute. In-
sist upon having the best medicine
Hoods Sarsaparilla. II Is peculiar
TO itself.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
Btware Of 0iniments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
terIng it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do Is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally ,andacts directly upon the
blood and mucuOus surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Chegey & Co.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents per
bottle.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

Johnny, who discovered American
''Pn be switched If know"
You'll be switched II you don't"
"Under the circumstances, then, {"
said the boy, 81 should say that Colum.
bus the man. New York Truth.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

Passengers destined to the promi-
nent cities east of the Missouri river
should patronize the Chicago, Union
Pacific d Northwestern line. Mag
niicent Pullman aud Wagner sleep
ing cars, elegant Pullman and
North western dining cars, free re.
clining chair cars, handsome day
coaches and comfortable Pullman
colonist sleepers. eod-aug
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

By rHE WAY.-If you are look
ing for seasonable groceries, fruits,
or vegetables, call at Squire FarrAr
4 Co. They have what you want.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
Born Tired.

McCorkle-Isn't Briggs naturally a
lazy mani
MeCrackle-Not exactly lazy; but he
seems TO think it is unhealthy to work
between meals. Exchange
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
MARKETS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Wheat
buyer; 1891, Sl6ls, season 81 G6s.
CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-At close
wheat was steady, cash, S7A Sept.
R7l
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
AN ELOpEMENT.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6,-Onclal
society here has IA sensation in the
elopement of Miss Genevive Jordan,
only child OF paymasIer Jordan, of
the navy, aud DIR. William Freder-
ick Nickel, of Baltimore. The
mother OF Miss Jordan was bitterly
upposed to the marriage.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

city where great excitement prevails
Five have been recaptured and a
large force Of Keepers are In pursuit
Of others.
THE VETERANS.
DETROIT, Aug, 8,-The afternoon
session was devoted almost entirely
to a discussion Of the selection Of q
place to hold the next encampment.
After a long, heated debate, the
matter was settled on the first bal
lot by Washington securing a ma
jority Of twenty.seven votes over
Lincoln.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted requesting congress to pass
a law authorizing the interstate
commerce commission to premit
railroads to give reduced rates to all
soldiers and sailors Of the war Of '61
'65 attending national encamp-
ment.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted limiting the length Of the
parade at all future encampments to
he two miles.
The location of the next encan1p.
ment having been settled, the in
terest Of the encampment is chiefly
centered in the election of a COM
mander-in-chief. Captain John
Palmer, of New York, A, q. Weis-
sert, of Wisconsin, and Col. w.
Smedburg, of California, are the
leading candidates, and it is safe 10
say one Of these will be elected. A
long and stubborn contest in the
New York delegation between
Palmer and Hedges ended today in
victory for Palmer, after several
caucuses had been made. Today's
battle promises to be very interest
ing three-cornered struggle, with
chances somewhat in favor of
Palmer, since he is to receive the
uuited support Of the New York
delegation.
THE @. A. RS.
DETROIT. Aug. 6.-Today closes
the business session Of the G.
A. r. reupion. A sensation was
created by the address of the pres
ideDt Of the National Association
union prisoners of war, r.. II. Will
liams, of Indiana, In referring to
the treatment accorded ex-prison'
ers. The president says: "As an
organization and in view Of the great
and peculiar hardships and suffer-
ing endured as prisoners we believe
special pensation Is due US. For
25 years our government has never
80 much as given us vote of thanks
for the sacrifice made" Among
the reports of the committees is one
embodying bill to be presented at
the next session of congress in be-
half of the soldiers who were in
prison for a period not less than so
days or more, providing they shall
receive two dollars for every day of
their CONTINENT from the govern
ment.
CAPT. PALMER GETS THERE,
DETROIT, Aug. 6.-Captain John
Palmer of New York, was chosen
commander-in -in.chief on the second
ballot.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
LuNArIos RscAPg.

AuRuRN, n. ", Aug, 6,-Early
this niprning seventeen insane con-
yicls Ia the state insane asylum
oyerpowsed their keeper, secured
hls KEYS aud escaped. They scat
ler,d over lbe western parl OF the
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

Buy the light running Singer at
Sa7 Commercial street cod
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
WEATHER REPORT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Fore-
cast for Oregon aud Washington;
Light rains.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
nuckIen,s ArnIca salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, FeveI
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilDlatns
Corns and all skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or No pay required. Ii
II guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box
The finest beach in Oregon, beauti.
ful surroundings, and the best sum
mer hotel on the coast,-Gearhart
Park, Clatsop Beach, Seaside,
Oregon.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06
25C Want Column.

Httices inserted for ~ Z CENT PER
WORD EACH INSiI,TlNN. No adveT.
tisement inserted in l!is ,uiiu'n for lot
than Nv enty-ilVe cents
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

city where great excitement prevails
Five have been recaptured and
large force Of keepers are in pursuit
Of others.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

tuesday night hy misplaced
tHIteh The train was about thirty
minutes hate. aud came into the
yards At lively rate with double
header. A switch was open, aud
lhe train dashed Ia on the side
track which was filled with boxcars.
The engine and several cars were
wrecked, but no one WAS badly
burt.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-06

Above trains stop emily al following sta
tions north of Ros eburg, East Portland
Oregon City, Woodburn, Salem, Albany
Tangent, SheddS, Halsey, HARRISBURG
Junction City, Irving and Eugene.
ROsEBURG MALL DAILY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-02
LYNC7TED A BANK ROBBER.
Exciting Chase After Two Desperadoes-
One or Them Caught and Hanged.

Hrao1NsvILLE. Sort. 1.-The Corder bank
robbery and tho subsequent capture and
lynchIng OF one OF the guilty mon has caused
much excitement to-day.
Hundreds went 10 see tho BODY OF the des-
rerado OF yesterday as 1t dangled from the
limb OF tall locust In n small grove near town.
Immediately after the robbery yesterday,
the citizens Of the town started in pursuit..
Tie robbers had about a half mile the start.
but they were seldom lost sight Of. For Thorn
this was race with death.
Every few moments the fleeing robbers would
look back. and again the panting horses would
be forced to renewed speed. The race was
Kept up for nine miles.
The hills and thcke.s Of the river we're nj.
ready in sight. but tho horses were growing
weaker and it was evident that at last one
could 90 no more. The robbers parted. Ono
was compelled to descrt his horse and tako to
a cornfed.
The pursuing citizens followed. They were
on his trail. The field was surrounded. Io
was chased hither and thther until tho hands
of citizens Of Corridor were laid upon him. ard
he was n captve.
He was at once taken 10 town and placed In
the calaboose. Three hundred and seventy
dollars VI tho stolen money was found on his
person.
Now excitement had reached Its highest
pitch, Tho lows Of the capture spreal like
widilre. small Grour 9 OF determined looking
men began to gather here and there. Deputy
Sherin Jackson was on hand, ana he saw the
impending danger.
The hour was late. AMI nrrnncements wore
quickly made to take iNe prisoncrto Hicgina;
vile. lie was taken from tho calaboose and
placed in a carriage.
In moment The carriage was surrounded
by al angry crowd. Guns were levelled at tho
officers md he robber was lel KIDD from tho
officers hands and speedily dragged out OF
the buggy.
He crouched and begged for mercy. but for
him there was no mercy. He was taken to
the small grove west Of town. md
suspended by a small cotton rope from tho
limb OF "a tree near the Chicago and Alton Rail
road.
There was fearful struggle and then all
was quiet There he hung until cut down by
the officers at II late hour to-day.
The young man who was lynchcd gave his
name Us Murrell. He snid he came from Ten:
essee. lie had been seen in Corder several
days previous to the robbery.
He admitted that they hal n skin in the Mis-
souri, River near Dover IN which hoy had tx:
nectcI to ma ke their escape. He confessed
that he had taken part In several robberies.
The see nd desperate Is yet A. large and 1t
Is possible that he hR. crossed the river. and X
so b" vii! probably escape The citizens arc
still! searching Cor him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-02
He WOKE UP NORTH OF zARRY1oWM.
A Freight Train Had Hit Mr.. MeGough
Down Mt Morris Dock.

Patrick McGough would have something to
talk about for the rest Of his days II he had
not happened to lose his memory while taking
Il ride on Monday night. He is so years old and
lives in halfway. but has been working for the
Potter Dredging Company at Morris Dock.
On Monday night Policeman Corbley
saw MEG ouGh coming down the track Of tho
Northern Railroad. 4 freight train passed.
going north. An instant before 1t reached Nc
Cough. Corbey saw McGouGh stumble and
pitch headlong in front OF the train. while Q
lantern he had been carrying flew twenty feet
into the mir
The train went on. Corbsy found the Ian
torn. McGough had dissrpeareL, Word to
head of the train WAS trlegraphed along the
limo oil the road. Word came back that the en-
gine-r Of the train know nothing about him
At Z O'Clock yesterday morning McGough
wandered into TarrItown with u cut In his
scalp and bruso on his leg He went 70 the
know how lie got there and how no was to get
awak ed from q sleep which had not seemed to
do him much good. and had found himself ~
Ing along the rond track north OF tho village.
When he learned that he was In Iarrytown he
WAS more mystiilel than ever, He arrived In
New York at II O'Clock yesterday morning aud
was sent to Harlem Hospital for repars. The
aurgeons found that his injuries were trtfing.
He SAYS he cannot even rccolcct being struck
by the train. aud remembers nothing OF his
ride. which was probably taken on the pilot OF
the freight locomotive.