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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
NO SNAP JOB.
Many and Arduous Duties OF the Score.
tary Of the Treasury.

tary Of the Treasury.
The position of secretary OF the
treasury is one of work in several diff
ferent lines. The word treasury, says
Kate Foote in the Independent, makes
one think only of the millions in the
vaults. But the departments under
the treasury roof are numerous. They
are those of the supervising architect,
the bureau of engraving and printing
that is where all our notes, bonds
and certificates and revenue and custom
stamps are printed; the secret-service
division-they watch out" for coun-
terfeiters and smugglers; the office OF
steamboat inspection, the bureau of
statistics, the life-saving service, the
comptrollers offices, the commissioner
| of customs. the register of the treasury,
who is the book-keeper of the United
States, and who has to know how every
dollar of the public money is spent or
else come to grief. Then there are six
auditors, who help the register keep
his eyes on all the claims and accounts
that come to the treasury, and the
treasurer Of the United States, who,
with his clerks, receipts and pays out
money to banks and keeps their bonds.
The comptroller of the currency has
the organization of our national banks
and the redemption and destruction of
notes that are worn out and defaced,
as we'll as the issue and preparation of
the national-bank circulation. The
commissioner of internal revenue, who
L., 10 i,,%o ,o1 to
and matters pertaining to distilleries,
is the one whom the "moonshin-
ers' of North Carolina swear at
when a sudden raid from some unex-
pected quarter is made upon their
illicit distilleries of whisky. The di-
rector OF the mint attends to these
little mint drops, our gold dollars, and
, estimates the value of the coin OF
foreign countries. The bureau OF
navigation tries to keep us from being
blown up by reckless steamboat-owners,
who for filthy lucre would send us to
sea in ill-itting vessels. The light
, house board tries to keep us of the
rocks and shoals when we have gone
. to sea in the vessels that the inspector
, of steam vessels says are safe and the
reports of this board and the light:
, they set up along our coast are very
, interesting subjects to a great many
hundred miles Of coast, both on sal
water and fresh water.
, There are twenty -four divisions il
) the treasury, each requiring its owl
, arrangements for working its set o
, clerks and head of each division VIII
knows what he is about. 1t is a yer,
perfect machinery in spite of its com
plications. and the perfection OF it
working is shown in the old true story
! that the accounts were found to b.
8 cents behind-and there was grea
4 stir and excitement. The cents wer
s found at last upon the floor in one O
r the vaults and peace settled once NOR
8 upon the boundaries of Uncle San
within the treasury.
: The moral of this is that man VIII
a is secretary of the treasury has no
\ only position Of great responsibility
I but he has it in multiplied form. Al
3 the twenty-four divisions require
separate sort of knowledge, althoug
9 they flow into each other in grea
y final.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
The Popular Threat I'm Chlcag go.

at appears" said the police magis-
trate sternly, .'that you were found
roaming about the streets in state of
beastly intoxication. Have you any
thing to say in your own defense?"
mo, your honor" replied the seedy
vagabond; "I'm guilty. l reckon. You
kin send me up. But there's just this
much about it, he added with a vim
dictive CLEAN in his eye, 'when git
loose ag'in I'm goin' to do my durndest
to break up the worlds fair!-Chicago
Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
Luck and the Emperor.

A gentleman who has travelled In
Russia relates the following:
II remember once when playing
ecarte at ball given by the empress
to the late emperor, the latter, who
was wandering about came behind mo
to watch the game. My adversary
and were both at four, and it was
my deal.
".Now,' said the emperor, let US
see whether you can turn up a king
II dealt and then held up the turn
up card, observing, Your orders sir e,
have been obeyed."
The emperor was greatly astonish.
ed, and dozen times afterwards asked
me how l managed it and he never
would believe that it was q mere
hazard. that had taken the chance Of
the card being king"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07

The primitive knotted-rOpe fro.
escape has done some service at hotel
fires, but one must know how to handle
it, just as he must know how to handle
a lobster. One of the guests of hotel
that burned last week tied one end Of
rope to the bed post and leaped out Of
the window with the other end in his
hand. When he reached the ground
which he did in the tenth of y second,
he must have been greatly pleased te
discover that he might have fallen ter
feet further without taking up all the
slack. Hotel Mail.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
PAT AND THE "PRizzIDENr.
An Irishman's Experience with Abrah.-
Lincoln During War Days,

Lincoln During war Days.
Col. John w. Woodward relatss
humorous story of the effect upon ~
Irish sentry of few words from Pras;
dent Lincoln. accompanied with
small gratuity. Patrick had a spotlsss
military record, as far as it went. IA
had really seen some service and had
been wounded, invalided and Sent
among the convalescents to do guard
duty at Washington till he should ba
able to 60 back to the front. He WA
marching up and down in front of ths
war department when the colonel found
him and said: by the way, Patrick
YOU know you must present arms to tbs
president" ITO the prizzidint. is il,
An how will know him itself?'
The colonel tried to describe Mr.
Lincoln, and Patrick looked grim.
Sure, I'll presint arms fast enough
liz know him." said the sentry, and
with that assurance the colonel had to
leave him. Looking from the window
q few minutes later he saw the presi.
dent pass Patrick. who took no notico
Of him whatever; nor did Mr.. Lincoln
show that he noticed the sentry. After
he had gone in Woodward went down
to the Irishman and said: why,
Patrick, you forgot after all to present
arms to the president"
THE prizzident. is it?" exclaimed
the sentry. WAS he passin' me2"
"He passed you but moment ago.
"Is it the prizzidint? Sure seen
) many a man goin' in. but nobody tina.
J looked like prizzidint."
well. Patrick, when he comes out
I'll follow him and give you u nod, and
then you'll know him."
THE saints be about yer honor;
it's the rale jintleman We are intirely,'
said the grateful soldier; and accord
| ingly when Mr.. Lincoln left the wa,
] department the colonel followed hin
: and gave Patrick the signal for which
he had been religiously on the watch
! and on receipt OF which he put himsel
t in position and presented arms so os
tentatiously that Mr.. Lincoln nearl
ran into him, and then with his usua
good nature stopped to speak to him
d asked about his home in "lnjeanny,
+ his wife and the gossoons and slipped
l remembrance into his hand as he wall
n ed on.
J. Patrick was found paralyzed. III
l. shpoke to me ITSELF" he said. II
r r'yal highness talked to me. Gel
l. what story thot will be to write HON
n to Biddy and the b'yes!" and so
o went on for the remainder of his guar
!, talking to himself when he could fiji
T. nobody else to talk to about the hon
o done him by his 'r'yal highness t!
o prizzidint. In the guardroom
ut made himself nuisance, and by nlgl
in his sudden elevation in his own es
lr nation, aided by all the whisky N
le Lincoln's gratuity could purchase.
IN him raving, and they had to put b
IN and chain on his leg and reduce h
r, by stern course Of discipline to
lie former good character, when. at
ne suggestion from Mr.. Lincoln. they
Nv up on him and he returned to duty W
of chastened remembrance of g
p proudest day OF his life, when he ia
re ed with his r'yal highness the prii
rk dint."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
Very Truly.

An exchange very truly says:
"Among the bravest people in this
world are the women who 90 to work
and support and educate large family
of children after their good for-nothing
husbands get discouraged and blow
their brains out"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07

Some men have tact in different de.
grees; while others are wanting in il
altogether. 1t is the outcome OF intel.
lectual and Of temperamental qualifi.
cations, and implies the possession OF
clear perceptions, quick Imagination
and delicate sensibilities. 1t is these
that give the tactful person his subtle
intuition of another's mental processes
and modes OF feeling, and in the same
moment show exactly the right method
of action.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
sunday Work.

People who think there is not much
work done in this country on Sunday
are greatly mistaken. Two million and
half men work on Sunday in this
country, not including the men who
keep lookout for policemen ut saloon
side doors.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
RnUlisln CritlclsSsn.

Mrs. Rider Haggard. like Mrs.
Stanley. complains that American
women keep their houses too warm"
Most every American husband will say
the same.-Kentucky State Journal
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
Business IL Business.

NIanufacturer-"H you succeed
sod in perfectly initiating Good 4 Cos
:goods?"
Superintendent-"All Of them, sir. :"
Manufacturer-''Ve well. Get up
q circular warning the public against
vile limitations and put 'em on the
market. New York Weekly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
A LOGICAL Sequence.

A tramp, putting his head inside the
door OF grocery, asked:
please, mister, gil me piece o.
paper to wrap suthin' in"
A piece was given him; the door
closed, but in a second opened again.
please gi' me su'thin' to wrap in it. "
Judge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
A New Evil.

Sometimes when people can't get
vsehiskey they drink something worse.
A Boston Druggist says that enormous
quantities of Jamaica ginger are ship
,,ped from the Hub into Maine, to be
used by people who seek TO avoid the
.,urohibition lava
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
Ways Of Women.

Queer critters women is, said Uncle
Jehiel. When one OF EN- starts to git
a man all the others tries TO head her OIL.
anthem, soon az she gifts him. they all
turn round and help her to manage
him.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07

Mr.. Lozier Hope-May may
speak to your father, Miss Cole?
Miss Vera Cole-It is useless MI
Hope-I can never be your wife. :,
Excuse me, I wish to speak to nun
about that el5 he borrowed OF me weeA
before last. I'm getting little nefv'
Gus about it."-Puck.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
Not In It.

She-Who do you think is the pref
test girl in the room?
He-Oh, l don't know. That little
brunette over on the sofa. l guess.
And then the stupid fellow wondereu
all the rest of tho evening why nel
manner toward him suddenly grew .
cold. Journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
A Side Deal.

A man seldom appreciates tlat which
does not cost him anything. This rule.
however. doesn't apply to side
vhiskerS Journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
FIFTY.

One may pity the unfortunate from
the bottom of the soul, and yet not
have even the top Of the wallet
ELECTED.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07
A BILL FOR KISSES.
Clever Scheme Of o Landlady to Get Gold
and Embraces at the Same Time.

Glover scheme or o L8n0l0Oy Co OeC GOIO
and Embraces At the Same Time.
A wise lady. wiser in her generation
than the children of light who keeps
a fashionable boarding house not far
from Suffer- street, San Francisco, has
taken an excellent method of checking
the disposition o; her guests to en-
brace the pretty chambermaids, in
which her establishment abounds. A
frolicsome boy received, at the end of
his month, bill in which these charges
occurred:
To one attempt to embrace Mary. ;. 81 90
To one attempt to embrace Jane. so
To one attempt to embrace Fanny. l 50
To kissing Fanny ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w
To catching Jane around the neck.... %
To holding Mary by the waist. 90
Poor Jane, being antique and freck-
led. was put at the bottom OF the list.
while Fanny. the buxom, was classed
Al. The young man paid the bill
without o murmur, but inquired what
it would cost to kiss the landlady.
That goes with the receipt" said
the good lady, demurely. and the seal
was forthwith placed upon the business
document.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-07

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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
People.

J. V. s. is the only sarsaparilla that old or
feeble people should take, as the mineral
potash which Is In every other sarsapnriuA
that we know Of, is under certain conditions
known to be emaclatng. J. V. S. on the
contrary is purely vegetable and stimulates
digestion and creates new blood, the very
thing for old delicate or broken down people.
1t builds them up and prolongs their lives
A case In point:
Mrs Belden an estimable and elderly lady
OF $40 Mason St, $. f. was for months declln-
ing so rapidly as to seriously alarm her family
Itgot so bad that she was finally afflicted with
fainting spells. She writes: "while In that
dangerous condition l saw some of the testi-
monials concerning J. V. s. and sent for .
bottle. That marked tho turning point. 1
regained my lost lesh aud strength and have
not felt so well in years" That was two
years ago and Mrs Belden Is well and hearty
to-day, ard still taklngJ. VS..
II you are old or feeble and want to be
built up. Ask for
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
HIS RESIGNATION.
Sapt. Irwin of Harrison institute Re-
signed Nov. l0.-His Successor
Not Yet Known.

Supt. Irwin of Chemawa Indian
school was in The city this morning
and in response to inquiries as to
his reported resignation, stated all
THE FACTS ABOUT 1T.
81 forwarded a resignation Nov.
10Th, but have not heard word as
to who my successor will probably
be. The selection will be made
under the control of the civil service
rules and as L understand some one
will be promoted from the ranks of
similar lines of work. Since Oct.
lst [ am informed the civil service
applies to superintendents, teachers,
matrons and physicians.
II have really never been out of
the ministry and intend TO resume
my place in the church. The work
was telling on me and the methods
Of the (epa -tment are exceedingly
trying and [ still feel that | do not
care to remain, but will stay until
my successor puts in his appearance.
expect to remove my family 10
Salem for future residence"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23

A beautiful PRESENTS one OF
those new tinted chamber sets. See
them at Sroat & Giles.
Buy musical novelty for Christ
mas at EastOn's
Children's tea sets, building blocks,
picture books, scrap albums, every
thing to make youngsters happy at
the Racket store.
Vase lamps in endless variety aud
at marvelously low prices-Sroat &
Gilt.
Attend the Christmas sale at the
Opera House corner. l2-l7-td.
Clark & Eppley still carry that
superior line Of laundry soaps.
Style, quality and finish elegant
and prices to suit everybody that
new ear of furniture just opened at
A. b. BuTen & Sons.
Imported China aud glassware al
]. G.. Wright's.
Library lamps-Be sure you see
our new stock before you purchase.
sSr0at & Gile.
Toys flr everybody at just halt
/ the usual cost at SArgenl's
Dbl wagons, box wagons and q
7 fuil line Of holiday goods, cheaper
than ever before at J. G. Wrighps.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23

Clark q Eppley haven't the largest
store in Salem, but you will be sur
prised at the great variety Of Xmas
goods they carry. Hanging lamps
at specially low prices.
China cups and saucers from 20
cts TO 81 at Sargeants.
The largest lire OF dolls-at the
smallest list of prices, at the Racket
store.
Read the Xmas ad Of the Capitol
Adventure Co. See the list Of
presents. l9@l7-td.
A beautiful line Of fresh fancy
and mixed cakes at Clark q Epp'
ley's.
Toys and games of all kind going
at cost at Sargeant's.
Baker's cocoa fresh at Clark 4
Eppley's.
Select your doll heads from the
great variety at Racket store. dw
Albums and plush goods at cost
at Sargeanrs.
Glassware sets--new la style and
very pretty. A fine present. Come
in and see them. Sroat & Gile.
Christmas dinner at 5trong's will
be elaborate.
Anything sou want, Dawson a
White.
Ten dozen trimmed hats at tl.5O
apiece just opened al Chas. Calyerts.
Great Christmas sale at the Capt.
tol Adventure Co. l2l7'td.
Carload Of holiday furniture,
lamps, fancy chairs aud unique
prices just opened at A. B. Buren, a
sons.
strOng's restaurant propose %
have turkey enough on Christmas
for 800 extra diaeFs.
China cups and saaeers at eost a.
SArgent'G
Bargains IN vloliDs, guitars aud
baDjos for Christmas, a. Esslon's.
Close huyers should remember that
l.. =. Wiufers ~ the aueilOD ston,
uesr the rruri hDu-e, ssiis efssin %
harQ dRs every day iu the week.
Auctions fsery - ufiay.
ll.3ld&w 10
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
A wlSDFAiL4
Further Particulars of The Asylum
Kitchen Reef Falling in Tu,s-
day.

a force has been at work for some
time to raise the roof of the kitchen
at the Oregon State Insane Asylum
81 as to make 1t a two story building.
Tue props gave way just as the
kitchen force we're preparing to
serve dinner aui there came near
being serious fatality.
THE INJURED.
AS il was all escaped serious iu-
jury but Aunt Susan Anderson, a
life paueu; who like Lots wife In
scripture turned 10 Look back, and
was crushed beneath the falling roof,
breaking her left thigh. Jas. Mona
han mad his head and foot hurt
some; Thomas Finn, another
patient had his left side slightly
bruised. Aunt Susan is the only one
coniiued to her room and she is
doing as well as could be expected.
THE CONTRACTOR,
Bert Hatch, was up hear the roof
in dangerous place, but was not
hurt. Two of his men were also
injured. Lon Moffit had his left arm
hurt, and aud Larry Murphy had
his leg bruised. The men had
raised the roof nearly into position
when the supports gave way, and
the whole fell with a crash. 1t
will necessiate rebuilding an entire
new roof, tho part of the old ma.
terial can be used.
The report that if the accident
had happened few minutes earlier
four men would have been killed in
a tank of hot water rests on a mis-
conception of facts. The persons in
the pantry at work when the roof
fell were patients, not attendants,
and they had a narrow escape. Mr..
McCarl was one of the first to enter
the wreck aud he got Aunt Susan
out OF her perilous position.
THE CRAzIES
acted just like the sane people-all
ran tor their lives, and if Aunt
Susan had not tarried sue too would
have escaped withouta a scratch. DR..
Rowland aud his force did all IN
their power to reduce the excite
meut and alleviate the suffering.
THE INJURED
are all doing well and arrange.
ments have been made to have al
the cooking work done as usull.
THAT BEAUTY. Ia Cross's mar
ket on State street hangs suspended
the beautiful thoroughbred Durham
heifer from the Ladd stock farm.
This is probably the most perfect
specimen of fatted beef ever brought
to Salem, weighing 2l40 lbs. live and
1893 dressed. Four iron rings from
the ceiling, with strong iron rods,
hold the mass of flesh, tallow and
bone that measures nearly four feet
across the back. Ed. Cross himself
did the slaughtering and has beauti-
fully ornamented with scoring the
entire beef. A lace collar, wreaths
of Ivy and other frills of an artistic
nature decorate the carcass, while
her majesty is hung with flowers
and evergreens. Immense crowds
are in attendance to see the sight.
This beef will not be cut for several
weeks.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23

KEII.-W WHITE. AT the residence
Of the brides parents, near Aurora,
Friday, Dec. Is. 1891, Miss Annie
Ksil, daughter Of Frederick Keil,
to Geo. White.
RICHIE-GIYEN. 49, w ednesday,
Dec. y, 1891, ai 1 .. M, flOrence
Richie 70 Chas. II. Given. both 0f
Marion county, Recorder Goodell
officiating.
The ceremony was performed Ia
the parlors Of the Cook hotel, q
number Of friends being present.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
RECEIPTS.
LOCAL AND Personal.

Two more boys are added to the
state reform school from Portland.
Bring in your announcements of
Christmas doings for Thursdays
JOURNAL.
Do not fail to have your business
represented in THE NEW YEARS
JOURNAL.
Give that board of trade fund a
lift. 1t will be an appropriate
Christmas present for your city.
Rev. J. S. White left for Portland
this afternoon for a short visit.
Rev. Frank L, Sullivan who is
looking after the interests of the
Pacific Baptist, left today for Ore
gou City.
Supt. Downing and DIR. Cusick
were passengers for Portland this
afternoon, and will return to-
morrow.
Christmas dinner at Hellenbrand's
will be up to the standard, with
plenty of turkey and other delicacies.
j. N. Medberry of the Garden
road this morning brought in an
immense beet which weighs 36
pounds. 1t can be seen at the
Salem Land Co. IS Office.
w. G. Todd, of Crooke county
has been fully restored to citizen-
ship by a pardon from Governor
Pennoyer.
The overland was three hours late
this morning.
Supt. J. M. Martha, of the Salem
Water Works. is laid up with the
grip.
Fred A. Legg returned this morn
ing from Philadelphia, where he
has been studying pharmacy.
Lewis Fisher came back from
Mehama today and says it was
showing there this morning.
A marriage license has been issued
to w. L. Jerman, age 81, and Len
iota Grace, age, II, with the consent
of her father, both parties being
residents of Howell prairie.
The mails and express companies
are already being called into requi-
sition to receive and forward Christ
mas packages.
The q. A. r. fair is bound to be u
success, and so are Dearborn's low
prices on Christmas goods, 1858 Com
mercial street.
A farmers alliance was organized
on Howell prairie last Wednesday
night with a membership Of forty
five. Another alliance has been
organized at North Howell which
has sixty-five members.
The gentleman from over the
river who WAS looking up some
thing elegant and useful for his wife
Christmas present, finally took
one of those latest pattern Singer
sewing machines. J. w. SOwden,
agent.
The funeral Of Rev. Cornell was
largely attended, services being held
at the NJ. +. church by Rev. DR..
Hines, and the remains taken TO Lee
Mission cemetery. Deceased was an
Oregon pioneer, served in the legls'
Ialure, and died at Portland, on bis
way home from visit TO his native
state Of Ohio.
cigars 10y the box at special
prices for XMAS Sl.75, $l.9O
aud $500, etc. Sample one OF them.
-Sroat q Gile.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
LOCAL DATES.

Dec. "a. Christmas exercises at
churches.
Dec. 25. Simpson g. Rogers shoot
ing match.
Dec. 26. Pacific lodge installation.
Dec. 20. The Mousetrap farce,
armory.
Dec. so. Alumni coucert, Reeds
opera house.
Dec. 81. Second Regiment band
concert, opera house.
Jan. 8. Dedication Unity church.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23

OAT MEAL MILL.-Secretary
Wagner has letters showing the
standing of the party who wants to
plant an oat meal mill here, They
all say he is an upright and honor
able man aud the best miller in his
line in this part Of the country, If
water power can be secured there is
no better factory to be got for Salem
than an oat meal mill.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-23
MARKETS.

Portland, Dee. Wheat val
ley 81 62i; Waila WalIa Si.55 a.
81 81.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. 3.-Wheat
buyer 1891, Sl.S0; season 81 ST..