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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
A Deaf Man at the Opera.

When opera was running in New
York, there was no more attentive
member of the audience than a
slight. fair man, who was perfect in
dress and had a pleasant suavity Of
manner. He was always present
with his wife, but it was noticed that
they rarely talked together, and he
never seemed to take offense, as so
many of the audience used to do, at
the talking and laughter in the
boxes. He was stone deaf. He en-
joyed color and dancing and pictur
esque groupings, and he went to the
opera to see it. He could sometimes
get the gist of sentence by watch
ing the lips of speaker, but he had
not even that comfort at operas
where the singing was done in Ger
man and Italian. New York Sun.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh Is blood or constltu-
tioual disease, and in order to cure IL
you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catsrrb Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a
quack medicine. IL was prescribed by
one of the best physicians In this country
for years, aud is a regular prescription.
II Is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two i'm
gradients Ia what produces such won
derful results In curing catarrh. send
for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY Il Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
The slowness Of the snnil.

"a snail's pace" need no longer be used
as term more or less indefinite. Those
skilled in the science of ''snailology" can
tell you just to a dot the snails rate OF
travel. These interesting facts were as
certained by some wonderful expert
ments at the Florence Qtaly) Polytech-
mic institution in 1889, and those inclined
to be exact can now use figures to sup
port their arguments.
1t was all done in this way: A half a
dozen of the mollusks were permitted to
crawl between two points 10 feet apart.
Exact time was kept from the start to
the finish, and thus the average pace"
was ascertained. The experimenters re-
duced their figures into tables of feet.
yards. rods, furlongs, etc., and thus
found that 1t would take snail exactly
IA days to travel mile.-Philadelphia
Press.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
The Odor Of an Old Library.

The library has its own odor-tc
the born student as alluring as thai
of the salt and springing waves tt
the born sailor. Old leather, a curl
GUS dampness, grave and wise antiq
uity embodied in a scent. Habituef
of the Athen@um library know 1t III
its perfection when they climb the
corkscrew stairs and grope through
the narrow, echoing galleries and
half lit rooms packed to the ceiling
with faded, dirty volumes whose
very names are lesson in ancient
history. Boston Commonwealth.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Novel Beartrap.

The early settlers of Bethel, Me-,
were much troubled by black bears,
who killed the sheep, robbed the bee
hives and raided the cornfelds.
A farmer, whose corn, being in the
milk, attracted the bears, placed a
tub of new rum and molasses in the
field. The next morning he found a
large bear stretched out beside it
beastly drunk. The tub was empty.
When bruin woke up, he found him
self securely chained.
It was an unfair advantage to take
of beast who only followed the ex-
ample of many of the settlers when
rum and molasses were at hand.
Youths Companion.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
HOW He WON HER.
March of Fashion Gave Him the Means Of
Supporting Her In Luxury.

The naughty old Billy Goat stood at
bay, one forefoot resting upon a Juicy
coil of wire, his head thrown proudly
back. Before him in an attitude Of
humility stood young William. the pride
Of Ashpile society.
"And So" painted the father, "you
wish to wed my lovely Mamie, my eve
--ahem, kid, to take her from the lap of
luxury Pray, tell me how you expect
to maintain her in the way to which she
has been accustomedT
Deeply abashed, the youth murmured
something about the excellence of the
tomato can crop, but even as he spoke he
felt that he was offering her only the
caramels of existence, not the bread.
The head of the irate parent went
down; he gave snort of rage and was
about to use violence when his fair young
daughter cast herself at his feet.
II love him." she walled. For my
sake give him chance to prove what he
can do"
$50 beit," returned her father. II will
give him "a hours in which to prove that
he is able to support YOU"
1t was evening. The wind whistled
dismally along the streets of Englewood
and raised playful cyclones to the detri-
ment of nostril and optic. Young Will
liam needed it not. He was thought
fully chewing newspaper and thinking
mournfully of his fate, for he feared
that he could never call the gentle Nan
ME his own. But suddenly, as he digest
ed the DAILY Hint From Paris" great
light dawned upon him. Madly he
rushed along the dusky streets until he
reached the home of his beloved.
"She is miner he shouted. II can
now support her as well as you do.
Hoopskirts are coming in"
"Noble youth" cried the parent in ac-
cents of joy. "Take her; she is yours" :"
Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Make Haste to Defend Yourself

II you live In locality where malaria II
prevalent, with preventive that experience
indicates as the most reliable of medical safe
guards--Hostetter's Stomach Bltters. Entire
ly free from the objections-and they are valid
ones-which attach to the mineral aka ,nid
quinine. 1t is far more effective, and Its effects
are not evanescent, but lasting, unlike those
OF the drug. There are portions of our land
and none more beautifui and more fertile
exempt from the malarial scourge. In such
regions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has un.
dergone q continuous test tor the past forty
years. with results which have established its
reputation beyond all cavil as Especial defens Q
against every form of malarial disease. For
biliousness. also, II is an acknowledged spe-
cific, and 1t Is potent remedy for constipa-
ton, dyspepsia, rheumatism and an impuver.
ished condition of the hlnnd
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Household Economy.

Young Wife (affectionately)-We can
live more economically. know. To be-
gin with, you can stop smoking, resign
from your club, give no more wine sup
pers and never, never treat any one.
Young Husband faintly)-Certainly,
to be sure. In fact, of course. And what
will you do, dear?
Young Wife (triumphantly)-I? Oh,
I'll mend all my gloves myself.
Siftings.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
SALEM MARKETS.

Wheat SIC per busnel.
Oats-35@40c per bushel.
Potatoes--40@50c per bushel.
Flour-$3.60 per bbl.
Bran--(Sacked) $500 per ton
ShOrts-(Sacked) $1,000 per ton.
Beans, white, &c per ID.
Eggs-16c per dozen.
Chickens-8 to 10c per Id.
Chopped feed-(Sacked) $1,000.
Ducks-123c per Id.
Geese-7c per Id.
Turkeys-10c per ID.
Lard-124@15c per Id.
Butter-25@30c per pound
Beef-7@l23c dressed,
Veal-10 to l2ac, dressed.
Pork-7@124c dressed
Wool-15@18c per 10.
Hops-15@17c per In.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
AN UNWeLcoME EASTER K,ss.

Russia is not the only country in which
the early Christian custom Of kissing all
corners at Easter survives. In North,
umberland, England, the men still claim
a kiss or a silver Expence from every
woman they meet in the streets. In the
town of Bedlington last year at Easter q
coal miner was sued for kissing WON
an and pleaded the old custom. He was
released by the justices, who informed
the complainant that ''if she did na
want Geordie's kiss she could ha' glen
him a siller saxpence."
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
A WAY Out of 1t,

He-I am desperately in love with
young lady, but her sister always comes
into the room at the wrong moment.
She-I see. If you could only get rid
of the sister, you would be all right,
wouldn't you?
He (eagerly)-Yes.
She-Then why don't you propose to
her frst?-Club.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
The EVIL of Rumors.

49," said Mr.. Donegan, they've
been printing the funeral notice of a
man that wasn't dead yit9 It's a nice
fix they'd be in if he had been wan of
these people that believe Everything
they see in the newspapers. ."-Ex-
change. T;
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
ORIGIN OF EASIER.

Easter Is said to be older than Chris
tianity. The name by which we know
the day is identical with that Of the an
cient Saxon goddess Of spring, Eastre
The early missionaries gave Christian
meaning to the observance Of the day
but It has retained its ancient name.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04

Some women are SO devoted to the
man they love that they become sell
fish to others in his behalf, demand
ing of them what he is unentitled to
and what they have no right to claim
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
valuabl. Paper. destroyed For Gain.

Not long ago local collector. whose
letters Of rare interest only his most in
innate friends are allowed 10 see, Sc
cured possession Of about 20 letters Of a
revolutionary hero which were most val
liable historically on account Of the new
light they threw upon some disputed
points. Their number. however. neces-
sarily reduced their individual CONNER
cial value, 30 10 Of them were consigned
TO the flames without having even been
copied. The value Of the remaining 10
was of course enhanced greatly by this
course. To such collectors the money
value Of letter Is the only point 10 be
considered. and they do not hesitate to
make any sacrifice that viii increase this
value. Many very important historical
lsttsrs have ysosntly bssa destroyed in
tbas vsy.-Phiisdslphis Record,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
A Complete Outfit.

Choteau (from st. Louis)-I'm going
to New York for a month, and want a
couple of collars.
Clerk-Will two be enough for whole
month, sir?
Choteau (desperately)-Well, make it
three. Truth.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Good Recommendation.

Resident-Healthya ] should say
it was. Why, there's only been one
death here in 10 years.
Visitor-Who was it died2
Resident--Dr. Barker; died OF
starvation. Exchange.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Might BE Worse.

"By jove," said Lighter as he stepped
off of the scales, 1--WE lost five pounds!"
"You oughtn't to kick about that, re-
marked Brightside; suppose you had
been an Englishman."
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04

Do not ruin the stomach with chemi-
calls. Simmons Liver Reg guiator Is pure
ly vegetable and effective.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04
Ouite a Traveller.

snooper-rd have you know l come OF
. good family.
Rickstts-You must have Travelled .
long dist.nes:-yoEus: --- .
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04

"Csstorisisso 20 wen adapted 10 children that
Irecommend itas superior to any prescription
known TO me-" II. A. AncEKa, NJ. D.,
III So. oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-04-04

A new and complete treatment. consisting
or supposit0ries ointment In capsules, also
a box and pills; positive cure for external,
internal, blind or bleeding, itching, chronic,
rece II or hereditary piles, and many other
diseases aud female weaknesses, IL Is always
great benefit to the general health. The
first discovery of a medical cure rendering an
GRAFTON with the knife unnecessary here
after. This remedy has never been known to
fail. 81 per box, 8 for IS; sent by mail. Why
suffer from this terrible disease when a writ
ten guarantee is given with boxes, to refu nd
the money III not cured. send stamp for fee
sample. Guarantee issued by WOODWARD,
CLARKE Il Co.. wholesale and retail drug
Lrgg agents for Salem, 1866 State street, Patton's
block. 521y-dw
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
GIGANTIC COMPLICATIONS.


The Lombard Investment Companv's
Troubles Only just Begun.
Now that the Lombard Investment
company has passed into the hands Of
RECEIVERS, its methods and the way in
which it was excluded from doing busi
ness in Massachusetts will be interest
ing to the many people who have had
dealings with the former concern Be-
sides investors in New England many
mortgages also were taken in EnglauJ
and Holland, and the consul general OF
Holland in New York has been in re
peated communication with Mr.. j. Rus
sell Reed. the state commissioner Of
foreign mortgage corporations foreign
meaning merely outside Of MassaChu-
setts) regarding the interests Of Dutch
mortgage holders in this much adver
tised company.
All summer there has been an effort
to find trustworthy men among those
interested who would take hold of the
corporation and make the best Of its as-
sets for the benefit Of the holders of the
mortgages. About S32, 2,00O,OO0 in guar
anteed mortgages are now in the hands
of purchasers from the company on
which the company had q contingent lia-
bihty. 1t is the belief Of Mr.. Reed that
up to the day the company was put into
the hands Of receivers it might have
been continued if the right men could
have been found to 60 into it,
Mr.. NJ. B. Whitney of Westfeld who
has held the presidency of the company
since the forced retirement Of the Lom-
bards, regarded himself as an ad interim
incumbent, put there because he was
acceptable to both sides, and he did not
wish to hold the place permanently,
But as the necessary men were not
forthcoming the receivership was
brought about, and now it is likely that
the business Of closing up these compli-
Gated relations, where so many persons
and subordinate companies are con.
cerned, will not be ended for several
years, Boston Transcript,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
See "work on The Side. .

]. E. Adcox, the Matchmaker, will
use his spare time to your benefit, See
nWork on The Side"
A good light secondhand buggy ant
harness for sale at a bargain In
quire at the EXPRESS Office.
All persons know.ng themselves in
debted to NJ. a. Miller will please call
anu settle at once.
Uld gulu or slIyer MADE INTO new
rings pils &C., a. haruy'a.
you want 10 gel NICE fresh sreuu
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
CITY OFFICIALS.
Dr. spoposle Again at Liberty.

a telegram from Fresno, Cal, to
which place DIR. Sponogle, the Browns
willie ravisher, had fled, contains story
of how the stupid authorities Of Fresno
allowed the willy doctor to escape after
the sheriff of Linn county was on the
way after him with a requisiti0n from
the governor for his arrest The dis
patch says: Dr. ]. D. Sponogle, Of
Brownsville, Oregon, was arrested on
a telegram received from Sheriff Jack
son, OF Linn county, Oregon, charging
the doctor with rape. Sponogle has
been here about week, and says il
was his intention to locate here, hav-
ing sent his effects to Fresno in ad-
vance. The prisoner appeared before
Judge Holmes this afternoon on writ
Of habeas corpus, 1t was asked that
defendant be discharged on the
grounds of illegal arrest, as no officer
has right to arrest man from an
other state merely Oh telegram from
an officer in that state. The judge
dismissed the prisoner, and he walked
out Of court free man. The sheriff
arrived from Oregon this evening, but
SO far all search for .Sponogle has been
fruitless. He is accused Of committing
criminal violence upon Mrs. Wyatt, o
Brownsville. She was his patient, and
he committed the crime while visiting
her professionally. Sponogle left town
Immediately thereafter. Sponogle's
story is that the charge is a scheme of
Mrs. Wyatt's husband, 10 whom he
owes $3.50 and who wants to get him
back TO Oregon on that account.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03


or Alcohol.
'sIs the cocaine habit growingY
II should say it was. Why, about six
years ago cocaine was So cents grain.
There was none of this widespread habit
then. 1t has all grownnp in recent years.
Now thedrug can be purchased at retail
at 3 cents a grain, and three or four drug
stores in this city sell it to its victims in
quantities to suit. Most Of the reputa-
Bile drug stores will not do this, notwith-
standing the fact that the trade is very
profitable. They don't care to have such
class Of customers about them, But
the habit grows and grows and grows"
"Is it very degrading
"Dreadfully so. Now, here is hypo-
dermc syringe ! recently took from a
West Point graduate, the son Of an old
general of the army, When he was
brought here, added it to the collection
there in the case. Look ut that syringe!
The point of the needle has been broken
and filed down. because the victim
couldn't get money enough to buy new
one. Why, it's enough to poisona mans
entire system to inject that dirt into his
blood. But this West Pointer told me
the last time he used the syringe he took
penl;nife and gashed his arm and then
stuck the syringe into the wound. That's
the condition they get into"
"What is the effect of cocaine?'
"It has local effect of numbing or
paralyzi4g the tissues Immediately
around the place where the injection is
made, SO you can cut those tissues with
out the patients experiencing the slight
est pain. So it is used in small surgical
operations. But in addition TO the local
effect it has u general effect Of exhilara-
ton. People under its influence can do
great deal OF work and 60 without
sleep. But the effect wears of in about
aquarter ofan hour, requiring additional
injections to maintain it. Morphine. on
the otner hand. has an effect lasting from
six to eight hours. Interview With II
Physician in San Francisco Examiner
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
-rnEy FEAR ANARCHISTS.
New Yorkers Who afirc watchmen TO Pro
teet Their Llxes and Millions.

teet Their Lives and Millions.
There are now four times as many
watchmen and detectives along Fifth
avenue in the vicinity of the residences
of the money kings as there were few
monthsa ago and before the anarchistic
element became noisy. So said one Of
the watchmen found guarding the new
Hillion dollar palace of Cornelius Van
derbilt He told me that the owners of
palaces along Fifth avenue have not
been taking any chances in letting an
archists place bombs under their front
Etoops, He estimated that at least 500
new watchmen havesecured employment
since the anarchists began their recent
noisy meetings on the east side. 1t was
his fond hope that the reds would con.
tinue their harangue, as it gave employ
ment TO good many .'daycent fellers
who needed d lob powerfully bad"
Since this recent anarchist talk and
racket ON the east side we have done a
land Office business" said the manager
of detective bureau. I'VE have sup.
piled over 100 men to wealthy but timid
New Workers within the past few months.
One of the odd things about the rich
men of Gotham is that they pretend to
never fear trouble from the moor classes.
| know one of the wealthlest men in the
city whom / have provided with watch.
mon and snacial detectives far different
nurnosas
"The day after the arrest of this Em.
ma Goldman the anarchist. he called at
the office and employed five men TO guard
b;s million dollar home mn in Fifth ave
nue I asked him if he feared the anarcb-
;sts
",Oh, no, not at ALL said he. lam
afraid of burglars, and l have recently
! imported a lot of valuable plate
"Well, after furnished him the men
one of them came to me and said he
called M the entire force of watchmen
and said he had reason to believe that
the anarchists intended blowing up a
number of mansions along Fifth avenue,
and that his residence was among the
number. He ordered the men to not
wait to arrest any one whom they
thought a suspicious character, but to
shoot them down and be would stand
the consequences, besides rewarding the
watchman.
He was so nervous about anarchists
that he used to get no in the middle OF
the night and saunter out himself to see
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03

The report Of the killing Of many
lynchers by the military force called out
in Virginia shows that there is one region
in the south alive to the Importance Of
this, and with the resolution to teach the
bloody lesson that we fear alone can be
effective. Unfortunately, however, even
in this case the display Of resolution was
only transitory, and the lynchers claimed
their victim within "a hours. But while
all this is said it would be wrong to
omit word as to the imbruted charac-
ter of the portion of the population Ot
the south with whom these lynehers IN
dertake to deal. Nothing can excuse
their act, and it is q fearful mistake in
every point Of view. But the disregard
Of life on the part Of many Of the colored
men Of the south and the savage passion
they evince in other respects are social
evils that call also for serious attention.
In addition to the crimes against women
there. it is q terrible fact that there are
negroes who murder constantly for
money, even in small sums, and appear
entirely destitute Of moral sense. One
has to be in the south to know the ex.
tent to which this prevails; few at the
north realize it. There is call for mis-.
sionary work among this class that il
louder than that which comes from any
- -
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
photographs.

You can get better cabinet size pict-
ures at Crawford & Paxton's in Alba
NY for 81 50 per dozen than at other
gallries for any price. Our work is
guaranteed. Permanent gallery es-
tablished for 80 years. No poor work
allowed to go out Come and see us.
Albany, lst street. Next door Mason
ic Temple.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03
Exeoutrix' Notice

Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern that ! have been duly appoint
I'd Executrix of the last will I. L. streith-
of, late ofIinn County, Oregon, deceased by
the Hon. County Court OF said county, and
that have filed my bonds as such execu.
trix, and that the same have been duly ap-
proved BY said court therefore all persons
having claims against the estate Of said de-
cedent are hereby notified and required to
presentthe same to me with the proper
vouchers at my residence in thecity Of scio,
Oregon, within six months from the date
hereof. SARAH JANE ABBOTT,
Executrix,
Dated this 18th day Of October, 1893.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03

In theatrical affairs at present the ex-
tremes Of adversity do not meet; but, OIL
the contrary, they lie a whole continent
apart. California and the New England
states are the hoodoo vicinities this year.
In the small towns Of New England the
situation is deplorable. Thirty dollars
were the gross receipts which several
good combinations have earned in towns
Of from $4,000 to %, 900 inhabitants In
fact, many Of the local managers are can
ceiling their dates in sheer despair. After
all, it is the local manager who is the
biggest loser in frost Of this sort The
manager of the combination usually gets
as his share So per cent Of the gross re-
ceipts. Out Of the remainder the pro
prietor Of the theater has to pay the ex-
penses for light, fuel, ushers, etc The
theatrical manager cuts down the sal
aries Of his company, but the lessee Of
the theater can't adopt such methods
with his coal and gas bill.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-11-03

The sum Of the whole matter is that
the railroad man as rule takes all the
newspapers, reads about everything
there is in each Of them, acquires fac
ulty for doing it very rapidly, and then
peruses the leading editorial in the paper
Of opposite political faith to tone him
up and the one in the journal Of his own
faith to tone him down. No practical
journalist knows more Of what Is in a
newspaper than a practical railroad
man.--New York World.