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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
He wss avpr on COIN DATES.

sam lie CouIdn't Stand Prosperity and
Killed Ills Golden Goose.
"rH bet that can tell the date on
any quarter or half dollar which you
can produce, said man the other
evening in a barroom not a thousand
yards from the New York end of the
Brooklyn bridge.
A dozen patrons looked up anxious
to take the bet offered.
Not the exact date, " interpolated
the young man. but within two years
of it.
Even at this he had many takers,
although he made the condition that
he should have a chance to look at the
coin. tail up, as it lay upon the counter.
One after another the men produced
coins of the denominations mentioned
from their pockets and bet the young
man fifty cents crack. He made no
attempt to read anys ones mind, but
simply scanned the eagle on each coin
with special care and then called the
date, being within two years of it nine
times out of ten, and very often hitting
it exact.
When he was about ten dollars ahead
of the game the young fellow was good
natured and proceeded to explain his
trick to the crowd, which was only too
willing to listen attentiyely.
'YOu see," said the man, who in
sisted on killing his golden goose,
that this coin pointing to a quarter
which lay tail up, has kind of scroll
| over the eagles head. This being an
old coin, you cant see anything of the
scroll. but think there are the words
e Pluribus Unuln' on it.
"Any way, whenever you find quar-
ter or half dollar with that scroll
over the head of the eagle you can bet
considerable Doodle that the date of
the coin is 1876 or within two years of
it. You will slip up occasionally, but
you are sure to win four times out OF
five. unless the other fellow knows the
game and has loaded up with a lot oi
coins which you don't meet with in gen
eral circulation.
Now, if that same quarter did moi
have that scroll above the eagles head
you would be safe in calling the date
1856, making the same allowance that
you should win if you were within E
couple of years Of the exact date.
but if the coin had no scroll, bu
showed kind of blaze or a lot of fine
feathers showering down from the toI
of the coin over the eagles head ant
wings, you would want to shout alouC
that the exact date of the piece wa!
1853, and bet house and lot that yoI
were right too.
THAT is all there is to the trick BY
which won your money, except, o
course, if a man showed me a coli
which showed on its face that it haC
just left the mint would be fly enough
to say something about 1890"
If you don't believe the young maj
told the truth just watch your owl
quarters and half dollars. New Yorl
Herald
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Syrup"

The majority of well-read phys.
icians now believe that Consump-
ton Is germ disease. In other
words, instead of being in the con-
slitntion itself il is caused by innu-
mernble small creatures living in the
lungs having no business there and
eating them away as caterpillars do
the leaves Of trees.
A Germ The phlegm that is
eoughed up is those
Disease. parts Of the lungs
which have been
gnawed of and destroyed. These
little bacilli, as the germs are called,
are too small TO be seen with the
naked eye, but they are very much
alive just the same. aud enter the
body ia our food, in the air we
breathe, and through the pores OF
The skin, Thence they get into the
blood and finally arrive at the lungs
where they iasten and increase with
lfighiful rapidity. Then German
Syrup comes in, loosens them. kills
them, expells them, heals the places
they leave, and 50 nourish aud
sooihe that, Ia q short time consump-
iifes become gem-proof and well. y
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
Grant Did Not Like Potatoes.

When there is any unusual event in
an interior town the hotel keeper is
forced to hire additional help for the
dining room. This additional help is
not always selected on account of pc
culiar fitness for the job. He may
have been driving spikes in railroad
ties.
Not long ago a statue of General Grant
was unveiled in Galena The town was
crowded and so were the hotels. AT
the dinner table of one of the latter
places there was a new waiter. The
guest in question had ordered several
dishes and had been informed as he
named each that lit was just out"
"Bringme some potatoes.
The new waiter went with the order
and returned without the article asked
for. Fearful that the guest might get
furious over repeated statements of
Just out" the waiter said, as he felt
of his chin. "Mebbe ye know, sor, that
this is Gineral Grant day in Galeeny,
and the gineral niver ate any praties,
sor, and it would not do to hev 'em
ye know. on this occasion. Chicago
Tribune.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
Yen Take No Risk

In buying Hoods Sarsaparilla, for
il is everywhere recognized as the
standard building-up medicine and
blood purifier. 1t has won its way
to the trout by it's own intrinsic
merit, and has the largest sale of any
preparation of its kind. Any honest
druggist will confirm this statement.
If YOU decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, do not be induced to buy
anything else instead. Be sure to
get Hoods.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
WEATHER REPORT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2.--Fore'
cast for Oregon and Washington
Light rains along Washington coast
CHRISTIE wARDEN's SLAYER.
HANOVER, n. II Sept. IA
search was made Of Mr.. Wharton's
cattle barn. ia which the murderer
Frank C. Almy, hid for so long a
time without detection, and resulted
in the finding of the necktie case
which Christie Warden gave her
murderer as n Christmas present.
Other articles were also found,
among them silver napkin ring.
Some psucied sketches made oy
Christie, large braid Of the victims
hair, a dozen verses of sentimental
poetry IN the murdeier's handwrtt
ing, and package of four handker-
chiefs marked with the initial &c"
From the same hiding place were
taken unopened cans of salmon
claus aud corned beef, besides +
bottle half full Of Medford rum.
BASE BALL GAMES.
AT Cbicago-Chicago A New Yorl
/.
At Ciucinnati-Cincnuati 4. Bos
ton /.
Al Cleveland-Cleveland 7, Brook
lyn l.
At Pittsburg-Pittsbu 8, Phila
delphia 4.
At Portland; Portland 4, Spc
kanes 4.
At Seattle; Seattle 8; Tacoma 4.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Occupants of the Finest London Houses.
Who are the occupants of the finest
houses in town2 asks London gossip.
Take the grand London houses, so
many of which have changed hands of
late years: Northampton House is in the
hands of brewer Chesterfield House
the same, Hamilton House in those of
the son of a great Welsh ironmaster,
Bath House In the family of a railroad
contractor Landsdowne House in those
of an American lady, the Duke of
Leinster's late mansion is tenanted by
nm American silver king" and Strath-
eden House is occupied by a Manches-
ter man
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
HOw's This 3?

We offer one hundred dollars re
ward for for any case of catarr
hat cannot he cured by takinl
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, To
ledO, q.
We, the undersigned. have known F,
Che ev for the last Il years, and beltev
him to be perfectly honorable in all busi
aess I! an. actions, and financially able
carry out any obligations made by theil
hIm
VEST \ TRAUX, Wholesale, Druggists
Toledo, o
WALDI>'G KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesal,
Drugg SITS, Tolt do, Q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inte
nally, acting directly upon the bio d
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free, Price Toe
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS FILED
WITH COUNTY RECORDER.

p S Knightand wf to Peter Bach
Its 6,7, 8, 9, 10 blk G, Simpsons add,
$1,000.
John w Harritt (single) to John
Savage, Jr., II eli and e9 Of W., sec
"a, t s s, 8 W, 1,50O.
Same to John w Harritt, Its 7, s,
blk SO, Salem, $500.
Devils Bleakn,y and wife to Frank
B Lewis, Its 8, 10, blk IA, Turner'S
ad to Turner, $125.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
The Coming Line.

The Chicago, Union Pacific &
Northwestern Line offers the best
accommodations to the travelling
public en- route from San Francisco
and Portland, Chicago. Through
trains, fast time, magnificent sleep
ing cars, elegant dining carr, colonist
sleepers, reclining chair cars and
handsome day coaches. eod-Aug.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

if Nfu are nervous m dvspeptic try Car
Ter i.iltlo Nerve plls nyspep la makes
you nSsNot.s anA rNrNousness masses sou
dyspertlc. either opf fenders NaU llisera-
plo, aud these liitfe pitts cure both.
Nv O. nj. iooK hrri ynu kuOW how
weak and nCrvnus Nour wife Is. and Nnu
tnnW that Nafter's lrOn PINS Wiu r.-
NsVe her now why not be iair a0ast lt
aud huN her a hslNf
A a.uanu Win IL weak, ucrvl Is ana
s'eepiess ana sEo hiss c,ld hands ard Z ii.
csnnot iool and ACT Ike = well psrsan
Carters lion Pills eQulite the circUlaIio
rcnlove nervousness, and pNe slpngih
ana TeFli
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
Jesuit Obedience.

Here is story of the Jesuits that is
worth the telling. A young man, an
acquaintance of the writer, was admit
ted to an audience with the aged gen
eral of the order at Rome On the
study table was map of Africa, and
the general, pointing to a spot on the
Dark Continent, said; Twenty of our
missionaries were killed there last
March. We must send others soon"
But will they go"
go, my childl Why, shall send
them. Seattle Post-lntelligencer.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
T EIGN.
UNPLEASANT ORpERs.

VIENNA, Sept. 2.-The Austrian
government is at length taking de-
termined measures to repress the
lisloyal Czech agitation in Bohemia.
rhe conductors of the military bands
At Praus have received orders not to
play any of the Czech national airs
It public concerts, aud considerable
popular agitation has been caused by
he refusal of the regimental bands
20 violate the order. The garrison
has u 80 been instructed to hold itself
1t the disposition of the Austrian
auth rites in the event of aay up
cislus, and the soldiers are to keep
tloof from the people. Altogether
the signs point to exceptional vigor
succeeding an era OF exceptional
lenicncy. Bohemia is not the only
state of the empire, however, In
which The spirit of independence il
rife. The CrOatiaus have protested
against he Austrian flag being rails
ed over public buildings in honor of
the EN- peror's birthday.
ROBBED TIE GOVERNMENT.
OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 2.-An order
mas been issued for the arrest oi
Andre Senecat, superintendent OF
the government printing bareau,
who failed to appear at the bar o.
the house, as ordered, August 9th
It is estimated that during his term
Of office, Senecat received $5O,OOL
from those who supplied goods to
toe government.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Passengers destined to the promi
uent cities east of the Missouri river
should patronize the Chicago, Union
Pacific d Northwestern line. Mag
nilicent Pullman and 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, 1891-09-02
A Mo.l nmbarras.Ing ocea.Ion.

"Wnl not this first tete-a-tete seem
embarrassingi" asked one belle of an.
other who was about to receive a call
from an aspirant TO her haod,
And why should la"
"Oh, because there is everything to
say"
Not half 80 embarrassing as my last
tote a-tete with Ralph yesterday, when
everything had been said" said the
other New York Recorder,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
State Poultry AssOeiatiou

All persons interested in The breed
ing and improvement of thorough
bred poultry in Oregon, ARE requested
to meet at Salem, on Wednesday
evening of fair week, Sept. 10th at
which time action will be taken
toward the organization of State
Poultry Association. S.l9.dw-tf
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
ruE nATrLE on SEDAN,
MARKATS.

SAN FRANCISCO, sep. 2.-Wheat
b Vel; 1891, Sl.T1l Season Si.s0s.
PaKrLANp, Or, sep. 2.-Wheat
valley 81 b5Casl57, Walla walla
Sll7l@Sl.AS,.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
FROM AUSTRALIA.

MELBoURNE, Sept. 2,-rhe Vic
torlan legislature has passed the fed
GRAFTON bill at the same time adopt
Ing an amendment excluding New
Zealand from the federation. New
South Wales legislature has rejected
the motion In favor of protectiv,
duties.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Quick time ana through trains
of red nassengens and shippers by
the Chirago, uuinn Pacific 4 North
western Line, san Francisco aud
Portland TO Chicago. eod-Aug
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
Buoklen's Arnica ,Salye,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped IL tnds, ChitDlainS,
COrns aud all skin ETuptions, ana posi-
tiVely cures Piles, or no pay required. IL
guaranteed to give perfect .atisiactiou
n money refunded. Price, a. cents per
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Wheat. cats. hrln, shorts, hay and
all kinds of le, d cheap As ywhere
ia town at Bn wstr a Wnie's,
Court slTvcl. ~
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
sTABLEnEsrRoYED.

GLASGOW, Sept. 1.-The well
known Strcele stables at Ayr wer
destroy ed 10y fire last Hight aud nint
valuable race horses perished.
HE TruED no QUIET THE LIONS
MONTREAL, Sept. 2,-While Rob
inson's circus street parade was II
progress, several Of the lions in al
open cage commenced lighting
Equestrian Lawler tried to quie
Them, when one of the lions selzeo
him with one of his paws aud lacer
ated bis head aud face IN a terriOl,
mann r. IL Is thought he will die
THE BATTLE OF SEDAN.
BERLIN, SEPT, 2.--ThroughouI ..
Germ NY today the twentieth an
adversary OF the battle Of Sedan il
bein celebrated in an appropriate
manner.
man WATER IN IRELAND.
DUBLIN, Sent, 2-The river Bar
ow IN Waterford, has overtl ,wed
Thousands of acres of land ar,
looded, crops are destroyed and
houses, barns and other buildings
swept away.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
ROBBED THE GovERNMEN \,
CROPS RUINED.

EDINBURGH, Sept. 2,-The recent
storms which swept over the British
ilses, half ruined the crops through
out Scotland, aud the harvest is at a
O. mplste standstill.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

EARLY AND LATE. The peaches
that every body likes are the Craw
fords. and the place TO get them In
any quantities is at Farrar Il Co.'s,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
fifty thousand dollars worth Of pro


EXCEEDS THE ASSETS.
BosroN, sept. 2.--The committee
Of investigation appointed by the
directors of the Glenccn company
manufacturers of doors, sash, etc,
Of East Boston, report the liabilities
$322, GOO, assets $l44, 600.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Schedule of steamer Three Sisters:
Leaves Portland Mondays anc
Thursdays at 6 a. m. Leaves Salem
Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 a.
M S.18.2t
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
STATE.
FIRE AT THE DALLEs


PORTLAND, sept. 2.-It IL reported
here that a large fire is raging in the
business pare of The DalIes, Oregon.
No particulars are given.
Later reports says seven blocks
have been consumed and that tn
fire is still raging.
MORE ACCIDENTS.
Special o JournBl.
ALBANY, Sept. 2 "A. IL. NJ VI.
shall, an old resident of this city,
fell from a load Of hay this after
noon breaking bis leg badly.
A young man, name not given.
fell from load of hay yesterday, at
Sweet Home, the horses and wagon
passed over him killing him in
stantly.
APPOINTED RECEIVER.
PORTLAND Or, Sept. FL. r.
DAVIS ~ was today appointed re-
ceiyer for the Portland Smelter
Works, by Judge Deadly. The bond
was fixed at $4,000.
DROWNING AT INDEPENDENCE.
INDEPENDENCE, Or, Sept. 3
Miss Eta, the daughter of DR.. T. j.
Lee, and Miss Mabel, the daugh-
ter of Mr. Skinner, the flonr mill
and warehouse man, were drowned
In the Willamette river yesterday
afternoon at l o'clock. They were
wading In the river and went to far
into the current in deep water. The
river was dragged with barbed wire,
and Miss Lee was found in abou:
two hours and Miss Skinner in three
hours. All means were used for re
scusitation, but Of 10 avail. They
were two of the brightest young
ladies In town. The whole city is in
the deepest mourning.
CHICAGO, Ills, Sept. AT close
wheat was firm; cash, 97i9!; Sept,
8, II; Dec. 8, 81.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
New Location.

The ]. c. Booth real estate office has been
nov, over Jones d Bernardo, New Bush
bank block.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

IATA ANIhl Ladies' or gentlemen 10 40
w light work, i o canvasslng, wages
ON 81 10 s. per day. Call at my othce nm
uediafely, 3UU% Com mercial ST., up stairs,
Oou IL 81 3i*
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
$500 r eward!

WE will pay the above reward for anl
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia SIC
headache, indigestion, constipation OF ~, s1
tVeness we cannot cure witw VESTS NS
eitableLiqer Pills, when the directions Is
strictle complied with. They are pnfen
vegetabl, and never fail To give satl.iasr
ton. Sugar coated. Large boxes, conuss,s
ing 30 pills, 25 cents. Beware of c0nnls,
feitS and mutations. The genuine msnlSsr mlis,lSr
Actsred Only by THE JOHN q. WEI
Co. Chicago III. c.,,
Sold by Geo L. Good, Druggist, 800 Oo"
street. Salem Or.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

at dinner. aud were Immediately
seized with cramps IN the stomach
and burning sensation. Medical
aid was summoned, and all are out
Of danger. Investigation showed
that a large quantity Of cotton oil
had been poured into the mixture
before 1t was frozen. 1t Is thought
man who was expelled from the
house for drunkenness is the pois-
oner. as he went away making
threats.
IN MISS couzINs PLACE.
CHICAGO, Ills. Sept.-The Ma
tional Board Of lady managers Of
the Columbia Exposition met here
this morning and elected Mrs. Susan
Gale Cook, secretary in plat e of Miss
CouZins.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
| R|Il. |, |, ING,

.DHt OF THE LAjiDhSil ks;1 4 BLlsH
Bn,gntS in the Stntc. Lower rates lLan
Por,laod. I.arges; stock Legal ';lanks ii
the state, ;,-d biggest discount. Send TO-
price list Of job printing, aud cata'cgre Of
leg0i blanks. h. ". VA IL,
Steeno Printer SalaIr Orsoon.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

SAN FRANousco, sept. =. "A Visa
liza special says: An attempt al
wholesale poisoning WAS made al
boarding honss here SUNDAY. Mis-,
MeDermotl, landiady, made same
lee cream. Be'ore lIeexlne iI che
- tho m.S,ure near pump 10 coul
Lleyea lAi ons ate OF The Ice er,nn
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
FIRE IN OALIFORNIA.

FAN DIEGO, Cal, Sept. "A Spe-
cial dispatch from Elsinore state
that the terra-cot,a and pipe work
were destroyed by fire. Loss, $50
600. The works belonged to Dolbeei
IL Co., of San Francisco
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

HoLLIsTER, Cal, Sept. 2.-J. NJ
Jones immense hay warehouse, con
tanning fourteen hundred tons OF
hay, was totally destroyed by fire
Six hundred tons more in the ysr,
also were burned. Loss about S4O,'
O00
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02
FATALLY INJURED.

WALLA WALLA, Sept. 2,-Josepl'
Harvey, a farmer on Eureka fiat
while driving a load Of wheat to the
railroad station yesterday, wa'
thrown under the wheels of tn,
wagon and fatally injured. Hisarn
was broken twice, aud he received
internal injuries.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

SE Louis, Mo, sept. "A spe
olal nom Dslrlo, Texas, says a dAr'
ing train robbery was committed At
that place shortly after midnigal
last night. AN the IA 'ney and val
uables Ia the expires car safe was Sc
cured lay The robbers. as We as sev'
eral sacks of mail and registered
packages.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

WILLOWS. CAL, SEPT. a.-hTe
today destroyed one hundred and
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-02

Troy, n. y, sept "A specla'
to the Telegram from Saratoga says
conferences was held yesterday at
ternoon which will have an impor
tant bearing upon state politics
Representative democrats from New
York aud Buffalo were present.
The principal &c ebrity ON hand was
Lieutenant Governor Jones, who, a
the conclusion OF the couferenre, eX
pressed his Willingness to accept al
independent nomination tor gov
ernor. II is known that part OF
the plan Of campaign decided upon
ls convention at A bany of central
labor unions Of the state 10 be held
between the dates set for the holding
OF the republican aud the democratic
state conventions. This convention
wHl place J unes la nom nation.
FIRn Ar wIIL-ows.
WILLOWS. CAL, Sept. a.-FlFe
today destroyed enc hundred AID
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-02-10
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.
st. Valentine in a few davs.

st. Valentine in few days.
The condition of the streets in the
capita is disgrace.
Reception at the old adobe palace to-
night by Gov. and Mrs. Prince.
The best and cheapest job work anG
book binding done at the New MEXICAN
Office.
Evaristo Lucero and Mrs. Nicolas Gar
cia were welded last night. A happy
match. Joy attend them.
Found: bunch of keys. Owner can
have the same by calling upon U. Tamo-
ny, describing property and paying charg-
es.
Despite the inclement weather of last
night the Spanish Dramatic society was
greeted by good house and the enter
tainment was success throughout.
Loving note in the Las Vegas Optic
about Santa Fe: "Promnent citizens of
Santa Fe who do not recognize one anoth-
er on the narrow, dirty streets of the I'M
progressive town, sit side by side at
poker table and do not in the least inter.
fere with the progress of the game
Again the Santa Fe properly holder is
dist lguishing himself by demanding
prices for his properly that practically ex-
clude outside investors. A case Of this
kind developed within few days involv-
wing directly $4,000 or $4,000. This
isn't the spirit that builds up city Let
reason, fairness and better judgment pre-
vail in these matters.
In the district court this forenoon argu.
ments were heard in the Faustin Ortiz
murder cases, on the question al the con-
of the present jury system.
Judge Waldo and other attorneys for de-
fense made the point also that the act
OF the legislative assmbly providing that
one set of jurors from the districts
should have charge all United
States and territorial business was
simply special legislation which affected
special counties and did not operate in
other counties and hence was a violation
of the act OF congress forbidding special
legislation. Solicitor General Bartlett
argued on behalf OF the territory. The