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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-07-07

Correspondence OF the Argus
Farmers are cutting wheat, whcl
is good crop.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

Pinned Down b. His Engine for TbIrtesu
Hours. with Only Hi. Head Above water.
A special coal train on the Columbia
and Puget Sound railroad, coming
down from Cedar mountain, was
thrown from the track by a row near
Elliott and the engine and eight cars
we're dumped into Cedar river. Thomas
W. Major, the engineer. stuck TO his
post and was carried down with the
wreck into the water, and with a
broken leg and crushed ankles was
orced to lie in terrible agony for tllir-
feen hours pinned down by the engine
IN the cold water.
The river IS a cold mountain stream
Snd It was swelled considerably by re-
cent raina The cab had turned over
% it, side and Majors feet had become
gedged into the iron work around the
hrottle and he was almost submerged
n tie cold water. To add to this awful
situation the steam from some broken
oipe was escaping and threatened to
scald the unfortunate man. All the
lights had gone out in the crash and it
was at first difficult to get at the en-
sineer. Finally one Of the men found
A scoop shovel and got down and held
L in front Of Majors face TO shield linn
from the scalding steam. Another
found a way ia and by standing ia the
water he was able to hold the en-
yineer's hel,d out of water and bathed
she already scalded face
1t was found impossible TO pull him
out. BY reaching down in the water
the fireman succeeded in getting at the
valve, which allowed the steam to be
blown of, and that danger was averted.
One of the brakemen ran up the track
TO Denton, three miles away, and tele-
graphed the fact Of the wreck to Seat
tie. A wrecking train was Immediately
made up and arrived at the scene.
Major had been in the water for
nearly four hours, and there was still
no way to get him out. He was in such
terrible pains at times that he would
beg his companions to put an end to
his sufferings by killing him. They
gave him every stimulant that could
be had, bat he frequently became un-
conscious.
1t was impossible to lift the engine,
and the wrecking crew put in its ener-
gies upon breaking the throddle lever
and the circular piece of steel that held
the engineers feet. Long cold chisels
where brought, and, while one man
would hold the end of one under water,
the other would strike. The chisel
would rebound, and it would require a
long time to find the same place again.
IL was only after thirteen hours of
incessant work that the engineer was
liberated from his terrible position. He
was placed on cushions and brought TO
Seattle immediately. An examination
disclosed that the left leg was broken
half way between the knee and the
foot, and both ankles were frightfully
bruised. Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Th. HospitaI "Fake. "

A flake" in newspaper parlance, Is
a report or description of a mythical
occurrence or event. There is another
kind of 'fake." however, known to the
nhvsieians and nurses in the public
hospitals. They increase in number as
the weather grows cooler. A vagrant
fails in the street, and is transported to
a hospital in an apparently semi-coma-
tose condition. After being placed on
a cot he RECEIVERS partially and COM
plains of pain about the heart. The
physician sounds him, feels his pulse,
and. being unable to discover any evi
dence Of heart disease, decides that the
patient is fake" or, in other words,
is attempting to secure a nights lodging
free of charge.
In a number of institutions this class
of individuals is treated in summary
manner. The physician states in
loud voice that an immediate operation
is necessary, and preparations are made
to administer ether. AS soon as the
suffocating fumes of the anesthetlt
reach the 'fake's" olfactory nerves ht
makes a bee line for the nearest exit
and in many instances doesn't stop tt
secure his hat or coat.-Philadelphif
InuIlirer
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
A Way to Bafle a Shark.

The inability of the shark to seize its
victim without turning itself first upon
its back must be serious incOnven-
ience to it; and a swimmer with suf-
ficient presence of mind to await his
coming, and then, when he turns, to
dive suddenly under him, can battle
the rush of shark, just as a man can
avoid the charge of an enraged bull by
coolness and activity. Mans aversion
to the shark here stands greatly in his
way, few swimmers, when attacked,
possessing sufficient GOODNESS and pres
ence of mind to carry the maneuver
into successful effect, although many
possess nerve enough to await without
fiinching the onset of the most formid
able Of terrestrial animals.
Did we know more of the domestic
habits of the shark, and learn to ap
preciate the virtues that he doubtless
possesses, there can be little doubt that
the unreasoning aversion that is felt
toward him would be largely mitigated,
and that we should come to make due
allowances for the pressure of hunger
that at times operates to our own dis
advantage. London Standard.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Name. Of Houses in England.

Think of the ridiculous sobriquets
people give to their houses oftentimes |!
'Cedar Lodge" with never a cedar
and never a lodgel Semidetached cot
tages, with thin walls and a small
patch of grass, are called villas. THE
Poplars" will have never a tree in sight.
This sort of a1fectation adds to the com
pIication, rs frequently the occupants
fail to give number. Strangers would
suppose ''The Poplars" to be a vast es-
tate, known for miles around, instead
of which cabby drives up and down a
street of which every house is alike,
saving In the grandiloquent names
painted upon wooden gates.
believe in calling a spade spade.
II place is a palace, let it by all
means be known as palace but in
the name of common sense don't try
to pass of rs villa a common two
story house that never saw IL garden,
and in which cat would not be swung
II the feat could be accomplished. Lon
don Cor. Kate Fields Washington.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
A Novel Bear Tran.

An ingenious trick which tile Sibe-
rians employ in capturing bears is the
suspending of very heavy block OF
wood by II cord from bough directly
In front of a beehive in the hollow
trunk of tree.
When the bear comes to rob the hive,
he pushes away the block from the door
of the hive, and is surprised TO find that
1t comes back and strikes him in the
neck. This awakens his rage Anxious
to get the honey, he gives the block a
terrible push, and of course it returns
with all the more violence and some
times breaks his skull or knocks out his
teeth.
1t is said that bears sometimes fight
with these swinging blocks for half an
hour at a time. AT last the block gets
in good blow. The 6ear Is thrown to
the ground, where he is speedily dis
patched by the peasants concealed and
awaiting the result of the singular tree
duel. Boston Globe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

Professor Robertson, the Canadian
dairy commissioner, says; "The hog is
not such an undesirable citizen II he is
we'll fed and well kept. He is the one
citizen of the American republic that
has helped most 10 make it wealthy.
OF course mean the kind of hog that
is fed in pens. Even little pigs have a
right 10 DO well born, but they cannot
be- il their mother lacks a clean home
and clean, sweet food.
"a man who knows well enough
that unless his dairy COW be good one
he can expect no profit from her, often
acts as though he believed that any
thing which grunts and squeals would
make money for him out of it's food
but the squealing and grunting are the
main part Of 1t with some hogs.
MANY of the troughs l see around
the country seem 10 have been CON
structed to afford baths to the pigs, so
deep and wide are they"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Cost of Superstition.

"What is the value of su 0erstition in
this age" asked gentleman at the
Grand. Mine people out of ten would
say it cuts no figure in finance, but
there never was a greater mistake.
Just to illustrate the point it is only
necessary to call attention to the fact
that on the street railroad lines the re-
ceipts per car are, on an average, from
four to five dollars smaller on Friday
than on the other days of the week.
The cause is plain. There are in this
city today thousands of people who
will not move about on Friday because
of the superstition connected with the
day, and as consequence the street
car companies suffer. Inquiry devel-
ops the fact also that the same con-
ditions apply to steam roads and steam
er lines, and it is found that their
ticket receipts fall off heavily on
that day. San Francisco Call.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

Mrs. Gooeh in her book Face 20 Face
with the Mexlcans" says that II friends
meet twonty times day the ceremony
of handshaking is gone through with
each time. In passing a friend, driv-
ing, riding or walking, the hat is re-
moved entirely from the head.
Mrs Gooch saw ON the Gale Plateros
one day two splendid carriages, each
occupied by one man. On approach
ing each other the carriages were halt
ed, both men alighted, removed hats,
shook hands, embraced, talked for a
few moments, again embraced, shook
hands, bowed, took OF hats and each
entered his carriage and went his way.
A vein OF sentiment runs through the
intercourse of ladies with each other.
A spray Of flowers sent by one lady 10
another will bo iirst pinned over the
donors heart and the pin left in the
spray 10 indicate that she has worm II.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

HE KNEW IN ALL.

ne had some Valuable Ideas ON ths
Management ~ chiidreB.
She said that she was utterly worn out
Rhen he asked her how she was feeling
hat that boy was enough to drive q
aint distracted. and that she didn'i
| nov what she could do 10 make him
6bey.
f, He said that the boy was not quite
three years old and ought 10 be easily
managed. II was bis opinion that she
lad not sufficient firmness; that she gave
n too easily when the boy began 10 cry.
And then and there he undertook to
yive her a lesson in the handling Of
children.
Willie was IN his high chair nc the
able and Willie wanted something.
Willie was informed that he could not
have it and Willie began to yell. The
father Immediately became stern.
"Stop that, WiIliel" he said sharply:
but Willie did not stop.
stop that or you'll have to leave the
tabler he exclaimed. Still Willie did
not stop.
Now, presume you would give in,' ,
ne said to his wife, 'sbut that isn't my
way. Wen fight it right out ON this
line. and the next time | speak hen
Know that mean business"
She said nothing, and ne got up, took
Willie out Of his high chair and put him
down on the floor.
"When you stop crying he said se-
yerely, I'm put you back in your chair. :"
But Willie kept right ON; in fact, he
yelled louder than ever.
willie" said his father at last, III
you don't stop that you'll have 70 leave
the room. | suppose you think that's
cruel. Jane" he added. but If we fight
it out now wen have no further trouble.
It's the only way"
She made no reply, and be again got
mp and carried the struggling. scream
ing Willie into another room.
"When you can be quiet. Willie, you
may come back" he said.
IL was FIVE or ten minutes later that he
looked up from his after dinner coffee
and asked:
do you suppose the boy will make
himself sick by his cryingY'
She shook her head.
He stood it for few minutes longer
and then he gave in.
Perhaps, Mrs. Brinkerr he exclaimed
as he opened the door and brought the
boy back, perhaps you are heartless
enough 10 let your son cry himself into a
ft. Perhaps you have no nerves TO be
unstrung by such internal yelling Hush,
Willie. fits all right now--but am built
ON different plan. Mrs. Brinker; on an
entirely different plan-shut mp. you
iInpr
"But n little frmness. James"---
"Blrs Brinkerr'
1f you fight 1t out once, you know
Heput Willie down on her lap, grabbed
his hat and started out, and as he was
closing the front door he heard her cali
softly after him;
"Wheneyer you have any valuable
ideas ON the management Of children.
Janes"----
Then he slammed the door. II he had
wnited no would have found that she
had Willie quiet in five minutes and
asleep in ten.--Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
August
Flower

:" ] inherit some tendency to Dys-
pepsia from my mother. / suffered
two years In this way consulted a
nunbcr Of doctors. They did me
no good. then used
Relieved In your August Flower
and it was Just two
days when / felt great relief. soon
got so that could sleep and eat, and
/ felt that was well. That was
three years ago, and 1 am still first
class. l am never
Two Days. without bottle, and
If / feel constipated
the least particle a dose or two Of
August Flower does the work. The
beauty of the medicine is, that you
can stop the use cfitwithout any bad
effects on the system.
Constipation While l was sick I
felt everything 1t
seemed to me a man could feel. I
was all men most miserable. lean
say, in conclusion, that I believe
August Flower will cure anyone of
indigestion, If taken
Life ofMisery with judgment A.
M. Weed, 27o Belle
fontaine ST., Indianapolis, Ind" q
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

=, S,o-n eauseur has see,
= 'oonrnine because, as he says tne
,'s...t1re -, Of today is 80 inexpressloly
ll's'~s "a for this homily he takes as
. tert the fate and works OF NUS A..y !,
Iovv But is it really true that we "le
-,o-s 10 melancholy than proceeding ages,
~ ~ - :, All times have thought SO, out
tbsn % Il is because the individual as ~, I's
...on .-.or. :, older gradually gets sadder and
sadder No average paterfamillas OF
go go sees go much that is bright ana
iiobt in the world as did the stripping
of twenty. And he says the Woriu II
dnller because he feels it to be So
Rut is the literature of today really
of . darker cast than that OF Dygone
centuries9 l don't think So our
greatest poet is not sad, neither waS
5is predecessor in the laureateshlp'
william Wordsworth; even Mr. SWIM
bnrne,s melancholy is not so penslve as
wos that of CatulIus. Much OF our
nroae is not cheerful, but there IS no
tragedy of our time half SO melancholy
"a SRomeo and Juliet" ," to say nothing
81 the Book of Job or the Inferno. d"
The truth is that in all times there
have been writers, inspired or not as
the case may be, whose vision has oeen
axed ON the less cheerful side OF human
life.-London Globe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Criticism for Tennyson.

Alfred Tennyson early made it a rule
to read aloud his newly written poetry
to private friends in whose Judgment
and taste he can confide. 1t has come
TO light that he once called at Cheyne
row and read new poem to Mrs.
Thomas Carlyle, and then asked,
What do you think of itf With
characteristic and almost merciless
outspokenneSs she replied, II think it
is perfect staff" Somewhat discour-
aged, Tennyson short time afterward
read it TO her again. ''It sounds better
this time, " was her criticism that day.
On his reading the poem third time,
Mrs. Carlyle was obliged to confess that
she liked it very much, and Tennyson
Immediately communicated with his
publishers. London Tit-Bits.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

English people simply adore an odd
ity Of any description. Like the Athe-
mans Of old, they are ever on the look
out for some new thing, something that
win entertain them. and an American
In London Is continually surprised by
seeing people crop up IN society there
who wonIi not be tolerated here. Par
adoxical as 1t may seem. it is neverthe-
less true that good New York society Is
really much more exclusive than the
fashionable set In London. Interview
la New York Tribune.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
The rnr.en,a Identineatlen.

Rev. Blackern Cole during the taking
of the collection) Elder WHAT'S. come
hyar.
Elder WHATS Yaath, pawson. What
am III
How many amberells am dey in de
vestiboolP"
"Fo'teen, pawson.
"Umi See II mine amt amidst dem,
Elder WHAT'S.
"Wh-what's youah amberell resem-
blesome like, pawsonY Jes' gimme do
identifications ob ID.
"Um. um" deep thoughtl ELDER
WHATS, what do do best amberell In dc
vestibool look likeY" Boston News.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Ayers Hair vigOr,
rlr.nl.. peculiar % Amsrlsa.

The ancients were probably unac.
quainted with the species Of irefiies
which are no familiar In this country,
because the most remarkable Of these
are peculiar to America. The great
lantern fiics Of southern Europe and
Asia, which are sometimes called Fly
ing glowworIns. are allied to the boat
fliea and water scorpions. On the other
hand, the fireiiies Of the tropics are
beetles. The latter are Of somber hue
in the daytime, aud II Is only at night
that they show their lights Washing
ton Star
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
Supernatural Being. Among the 1roquol.

buporuhtufh helnga among the lrOquols.
Among the supernatural beings cor
responding TO good aud evil genii among
the Iroquois are the Great Heads with
ever watchful eyes and long hair that
serves them for wings. They figure
largely in the unwrltten Indian litera-
ture. There were also in early days
stone giants, always the mortal foes of
men, whose final determination has
furnished the theme for many wonder
ful stories. These savages, when they
accept the Great Spirit, usually retain
their former divinities as his attributes,
considering the thunder as his voice and
the winds as his breath. At the same
time they have introduced into their
worship form of the trinity, consist
ing Of the Great Spirit, the sun and
mother earth. Some of the legends in
which the aboriginal gods are intro,
duced possess no ordinary degree of in
terest, Washington Star.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

Hobbs had just congratulated hi'
chum Nobhs ON his engagement. 81
know she loves me. She has proved it. y
"Howr when | gave her the en-
gagement ring she never tested the dia
mond ON the window pane Yes, she
must have perfect confidence in me. ~
Philadelphia Record.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
What He Needed.

Mr.. Woodware-That young fellow
you have in your Office is the most con.
eeited puppy l ever ran across.
Mr. Queensware-Yes, / know; but
you must remember he is young yet
and his character is not fully formed.
he has never been tried by fire.
Mr. Woodware-Then you'd better
nre him. Good News
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

Uno' Eph was dilating ON the merits
OF brand new watch which he had
lately purchased. "Why. Mass M" he
said finally, 'it's the peertest kin o
watch ebber yo' see, It'll JUS tick off n
hour In less n harf do time II takes mos
watches. ."--Drake's Magazine,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26

hruisos, S.ires, Ulcers, s,,.t Rhearn. F,eVer
NorSa, totlef, Chappol Hands, ChllUlains
torns and All skin EruptlOns, and pOsi.
lively GUYS PILES, OF % pay FcQuirct. ID
20 ssssssSS e:,ss ~. 70 Eass gssssc' siisisss,oa
Ven. For sale BY pan7 J. ny, - Com y
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
As STAPLE as Coffee.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Is as staple as coffee In this vicinity.
IL has done an immense amount Of
good since It's introduction here.n A.
NJ. Norden. Maple Ridge, MINI.
For sale by q. 4. Good, druggist.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
why = historic Charm Wa. Le.s

why Historic Charm Was Lost
One of the most precious and beautl.
fnl ainnlets OF history Is that OF which
Moncnre d. Conway tells uA Il was a
treasure from the past owned by tho
Emperor Louis Napoleon Ill. II was
SCI with blaze OF precious stones. tho
gifts Of many prlnees II descended 10
the prince imperial, who wore Il as a
watch charm. IIe wore Il when be
was killed among the zulus. and il b
gone. no ono knows where
Ali n he had bat known the rules
Of amulet wearing among those people
and had worn Il about bis neck No
matter how precious lt was, 4 woald
then have beon left untouched. Tue
dead o. battle may DO stripped OF every
garmont or ornament but that about
the neck - Professor Frederick Starr Ia
Popular Science Monthly.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
she Was Confident.

Young Wife (gloomily)-Do you sup
pose our husbands really went fishing
last Saturday.
Second Young Wife toonhdentially)-l
am sure Of Il.
First Young Wife--They didn't bring
home any fish.
Second Young Wife--That's my prin-
cipal reason for believing they went fish
ing. Society Journal.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
HAD seen better bays.

Mr.. Sellit Wen. Uncle Eph. how ART
you ugettin along these daysy
Uncle Eph-Oh, I'm gettin along fine,
It's a mighty poor day don't make my
two or three dollars.
MIR. Sollit-You must be gettin rich,
Spose You pay me that little bill you
owe mo,
Uncle Eph- Well, youll have 20 'scuse
me today. Mr.. Sellit. You see I've been
havin u LOT OF mighty poor days lately
Harper's Bazaar.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY

where all work is done by white labor and in the most
prmpt manner. COLONEL J. OLAfSTED.
Liberty Street
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-01-26
THE LARGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER
PUBLISHED IN THE WILLAMETTE
VALLEY.

The Weekly contains all the and volumes Of
valuable information concerning this wonderful country
Statistics and statements of fact about the climate pro
ductveness of the SOIL crops and agricultural resources
published in such shape to give the stranger conpe
hensve idea of growing country If you wish to post
your friends send them the CAPITAL JOURNAL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-10
Funeral of Daniel W. scribner.

The funeral of Daniel W. Scribnel
took place from Thatcher Post hall yes
terday afternoon. The attendance was
large and included members of the Post,
Cumberland Bar, Relief Corps, Fifth
Maine Association and Sons of Veterans.
The casket, draped with the American
flag was placed in the centre of the hall,
and there were several beautiful floral
tributes.
The services were conducted by Rev.
B. L. Whitman, of the Free street church,
while the ritual of the G.. A. r. was read
by Chaplain Huff. The pail bearers were
Clarence Hale and William K. Neal, from
the Cumberland Bar Association; Col
Clark S. Edwards, of Bethel, and James
A. Colley Of Portland, from the Fifth
Maine Regiment Association; Chaplain
Huff, Samuel Shorey, Bradley Leighton
and T. Lunt, of Thatcher Post. The re-
mains were placed in the receiving tomb
at Evergreen. &
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-10
BRIEFLY TOLD.

A Buenos Ayres despatch to the New
York Herald says that during an election
riot on Sunday members of the Radical
Civica Club fired on body of police.
The police returned the volley, killing
eight members of the club and wounding
So.
A miner named Latus, at Myclovitz, in
Prussian Silesia, has just awakened from
a sleep that had lasted four months and
half. During this entire period his
limbs were rigid, but now he appears to
have completely recovered and his cata-
leptic rigidity has vanished.
The London Standard and Globe con-
tain articles denouncing the report made
by the American emigration commits
sioners in which, among other things, it
is said that convicts are systematically
sent from Great Britain.
The British newspapers continue to
blindly assert that the CHILEAN affair has
something to do with MI. Blaine's with
drawal from the Presidential contest.
A new Republican paper, styled the
Kennebec Republican, and published by
Mr.. W. A. Newcomb, has appeared in
Augusta. 1t begins as a monthly, ex-
poets soon to become a weekly, and
threatens to become a daily.
A dispatch from Valparaiso says the
British ship Crown of Italy has been lost
off Cape Sandiego. The crew is sup
posed to have been saved.