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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
Ravenous Crows.

"As much as have studied the habits
Of the American crow" said Columbus
@. Everett at the Lindell, Tnever found
anything disagreeable about him. have
often wondered where crow gets Its
wonderful vision and power Of soenting
danger. They are queer birds, always
looking down on one with an ominous
eye that bodies no friendship. never
realized what awful and evil intelligence
these birds have until ! studied another
type of them, the raven of India. When
I travelled in India three years ago, !
made many journeys on pack animals
through long, dreary sections of terri
tory. It was then that perceived their
wisdom.
"On more than one occasion our little
party was followed for hours and days
by ravens, hungry swarm that kept q
certain distance. but never lost sight Of
us. began to wonder why we were
shadowed by these hungry birds. Some
of the natives said that they were watch
ing for some of us to fall by the wayside.
AS an experiment shot dog and left It
lying. These miserable yultures at
tackled 1t at once. within stones throw
of us. l should wonder little but that
the American crow has the same tend
encies and only waits scarcity of
grain to show them."-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
Waking Up Freezing sIeepers.

One Of the principal duties Of the
Russian policeman is to awaken those
unfortunates who have fallen asleep
in the streets during hard frost.
These are usually either the isvoschik
in his sledge, waiting for a fare and
doing off ere that fare comes into
the sleep Of lethe, or drunken men
who have tripped and fallen on the
pavement and have not the energy
to get up again.
The orthodox method of awaken
ing such sleepers is to rub their ears
violently backward and forward-a
plan specially to be recommended,
because it not only rouses the slum-
berer, but also puts him into such
rage that he is far too angry after.
ward to fall asleep again. Temple
Bar.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
Stupid Circassian Beauty.

The Circassians, who know moth
ing and are rather stupid than excep-
tionally intelligent, are physically a
faultless race, far more 80 than the
Germans, who, though the best
trained people in the world, display
a marked commonness of feature,
as if the great sculptor, Nature, had
used good clay, but taken no trouble
about the modelling. Some of the
very ablest among them belong to
the fiat nosed, puffy checked, loose
Tipped variety. Million.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
Pies aud Tsrts.

All tarts are pies, though all pies are
not tarts. Pastry is generic term fog
all culinary preparations that are served
ON layers or In cases, opened or closed.
Of farinaceous paste, and "pie" 10 the
contraction of this generic term. Tart" |"
though, is paste twisted-torta-in
fancy shapes. A pie. open or closed.
may be called tart when any portion
Of its paste has been twisted or fanci-
fully manipulated by the maker. 81
that pies may consist Of fiesh or fab and
yet be tarts. and tarts may be Of fruit
and yet be pies.-Notes and Queries.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
oops hao eNps.
srm camrhor keers of moths.

Cum camphor Keeps oil moths.
Amusement 10 children Is like rain 10
flowers
Wholesome recreation conquers evil
thoughts.
II you are getting weakkneed. take a
look at Elijah.
The coming man will ry when the
coming broom is after him.
Fortune docs not change men: II only
unnasks them. liiccoboni.
Most people are willing to do ava,
with vices--of other people.
The FIRST silver coin was made by Phi.
don, king Of Argos, 800 D. @.
In 1900 Volta made the FIRST voltaic
pile of disks of zinc and silver.
You always lose your bathing sho,
just before you tread on the clsmshell.
II all our wishes could be gratifed
every beggar would be pashs.
In the British kingdom some 30 square
miles of land are devoted TO burial pur
poses.
There are times when one feels that in.
ventors, like immigrants, should be re
stricted.
II Spenser were the prince of poets in
his own age, Shakespeare was the prince
of poets Of all time.
A gr,lmbler who has lived to be 9e
years old has decided that it's hardly
worth while after all.
Moliere was the son Of an upholsterer,
who tried in vain to teach him the rudi-
ments of the business.
In Germany married men wear we'd
ding rings, custom which many writer's
have advocated In this country.
Persons who suffer from gout or
rheumatism seem most liable to bad ef
fects from eating Holsters or crabs.
People Of sense manage to dress with
out going to extremes in either the direc.
ton Of too little or too much black.
Cassius fell by his own dagger after
the battle of Philippi, the same dagger.
it is said, with which he stabbed Cesar
A silver spoon which was lost by Hor-
ace Woodward Of Dayull, Conn.,, who is
now 80 years Of age, when he was G
years old has been restored to him, he
claims. It was found at the bottom Of
well which was cleaned out.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
The Use OF Revolvers by Cavalry.


Few soldiers ever understood the Be-
cret Of handling squadrons better than
did Sheriden, Custer or Stuart. Natu-
rally enough, when there were no tradi-
tions to go upon and not much time for
training, men turned instinctively to the
weapon they were most accustomed to
and rarely used their sabers until they
had exhausted their supply Of cartridges.
A charge carried through with decision
swept opposition away by its rush and
volume. Riders were unhorsed and
chargers knocked over without the aid
of sword cuts, and men who had learned
to shoot on horseback made good prac-
tice with carbines or revolvers when
their foes had given way end were fly
ing before them. An American might.
In fact, be trusted to look after himself
uncommonly well in his own fashion.
Itwas Quantrell especially who showed
how much might be done in this way
and how completely cavalryman might
dispense with his traditional armament.
That daring leader, the Turcoman of the
southern states, equipped each of his fol-
lowers with at least two revolvers and
taught them to shoot as sldllfully with
the left as with the right hand. A good
swordsman would be as much at a dis
count in an encounter with such oppo-
nents as the bravest Afghan or Zulu at
the muzzle of Martini. But the sue
cess of the revolver in this particular in
stance affords no solid foundation for
theories as to It's value for horsemen less
accustomed to its use.-London Saturday
Review
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
rhs Origin ofs Coat.

The origin Of the Spencer coat ID
curious. Mr.. Spencer, an Englishman
particular In his dress, once remarked
in company that no fashion was so ri
diculous but would be adopted II worn
by a person Of sufficient Importance.
This was dissented from, whereupon Mr..
Spencer offered TO bet that II he cut
of the skirts of his coat and walked out
with merely the body and sleeves he
would be initiated. The bet was ac-
cepted, the coat prepared and took the
fancy Of well known tailor. The "Spen-
Ger" soon after came into general USE
London Tit-Bits
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

Grandfather In his broadcioth eoes
To hear the parsons Sunday prose-
lie sleeps the sermon safety through.
Behind his pillor. ont Of view.
For never dangerous docttine ran
From Parson Tom; he knows his man.
And feeling HE salvation sure
He points the morals with a snore,
wherest, with eieeies, an the girls
DO shake their rows OF dancing cur1s
Here is the flame Of young romance
OFT nourlshed by = subtle glance,
And Cupid lifts beneath the rose
Of Dame Theology the rose
That duivers on Clarindas heart
Responsive 10 tho looks that dart
Whence Collin, tired Of parallels,
The herdsmen's quarrel at the wells,
Contents him with the lovely shape
That glances through Clafindas cape.
Among the boys some bench is cut,
Or one essays the traitor nut
That pops, whereat, with oheeks aflsme,
The kerne1s fumbled In his shame,
And rolling undernesth pew
fs out Of reach, but still In view.
And through the marble, nut and knife
Lots wife. and yet again Lots wife.
Outside his tale the blackbird spins.
The tributary thrush begins
To praise the blue audaciously
With daring turns Of melody.
And now the parson ends his prose,
The hymn Is sung, grandfather goes
Serenely home, and quite assured
He profited and never snored,
And thumps the turfy path apace-
Says, sleep In church is sheer disgrace.
Now Collin. free Of circumstance,
Pursues Clarinda with romance,
Forgivine all the herdsmen's strife,
. Lots wife, and yet again Lots wife.
Norman Gale.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
An Explanation of THAT Tired rssi,.s." J"

A man weighs less when the barome-
ter is high, Notwithstanding the fact
that the atmospheric pressure on him
Is more than when the barometer u low.
As the pressure Of air ON an ordinary
sized man IL about 10 tons. the rise Of
the mercury from 20 10 81 inches sdds
about ons ton to the load hs has 10 car
yy.-Bostou Globe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
Knew Too Much.

Woman-Got any dried currantsi
Cultured Youth from Boston,
We have very small, sweet dried
grapes or raisins from Corinth,
Greece, formerly called "Corinths, :"
but since corrupted to "currants.
Woman switching ouD-I don't
want any corrupted goods. Good
News.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28
An Erpsnsl,s Heus.held.

The sultan's harem costa tl5. .000, 900
yearly. About 100 women leave every
year 10 marry. and each has ts7 800
dowry. Yet the number never falls be-
low 800. Every ofiicial struggles TO got
his daughter in. for each has 10 servants,
. carriage and four and possibility d
gaining in1usnos over the sultan --In-
dianapolis Sentinel.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

Variations in the size of raindrops
are attributed to atmospheric dis
turbances and to the height from
which they fall, those from a high
altitude being much the smaller.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

Unless the wearing and the coming
out of mourning apparel can be ac-
complished with decency, it would
show far more respect to the dead il
it were never donned at all.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

The most eminent English and
American physicians have declared
that no boy under "a is able to stand
the enormous drafts made upon his
vitality by excessive training or
''spurts" in athletic sports without
risk of impairing his strength for life.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

Over $4,000 Parisians, it is said,
earn living by picking up and max
ing use of what other people throw
away-rags. bones, metal and such
refuse
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

II is far easier, if not more natural,
for a man to love all womankind
than to be permanently devoted and
loyal 10 . single woman. ..- ]
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-28

"cssscrisisscw wen adapted 10 children that
recommend itss superior TO any prescript,ou
known 70 me-" II. A. ARcHER, NJ. D.,
Iii 30. oxford ST., brooklyn, NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08

that greatest of modern physicians, Prof. Edward
L Phelps, NJ D.. LID, OF Dartmouth, and has
been more generally used, and has achieved more
cures Of well-known men and women In all con-
dirOns Of society than probably all other remedies
put together.
II has had the public endorsements Of such WELL
known and disnterested men Hon James Mac
Shane. Mayor of Montreal, DR.. J. H. Hanaford. the
eminent medical writer, Albert Hardy, assistant
editor Of GOdey's Magazine. Commodore Howell,
Principal LII Camp, the well-known educator, and
the father Of Walter Camp, who is known an au-
thority on athletics by every college man in the
country. George Wright whom every base ball
PLAYER knows so well, recommends it Such women
as Jeanne Cambray, Mrs. Margaret Spence. Helen
Ashland Kean, the famous ballad writer, and
thousands of others have written letters of the
the highest praise for the remedy that made them
well
1t Ia not strange that there Is a larger demand
for it than for any other remedy in the world.
Mrs stephan osgDoi Of Aiistou, Mass. Boston's
handsome suburb, writing 10 the Wells L Rich
srdson Co.. says; Il have been poorly for years,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08
The Anthropoloxical Society.

The two hundred and fourth regular meeting
Of the Anthropolicsl Society Of Washington was
held in the assembly hall of the Cosmos
Club last night, at which two interesting
papers were read. DR.. George H. Boehmer of
the Smithsonian Institution read q paper on
prehistoric Naval Architecture Of Northern
Europe" His remarks referred TO the boats Of
the Vikings and the Norsemen. descriptions Of
which were furnished by Roman writers Of the
time of the year 5, AID. In the year 20 the
Roman feet attacked and sunk by these
Morse boats
A model of what il supposed 10 have been a
typical Viking ship was exhibited last night.
The original from which il made I'M
earthed on the beach in Norway several years
ago, where il had lain for unknown centuries
buried in the clay and in n tolerable state OF
preservation. Ii was the custom in those days
when a great chieftain died to bury him in his
ship and to cover the ship in q mound on shore
Or. Boehmer said that degree OF proficiency
in ship building was attained in those DAYS
which has never been exeelled since. and that
the vessels built will compare favorably with
the most beautiful models Of TODAY.
Mr.. George r. Stetson read scholarly paper
on Mental Atrophy in the Working Glasses. "
in sociological conditions His argument
served to prove the conclusion that mental
deterioration ia due to the ceaseless grind OF
hard and monotonous labor and the congrega-
tion of the laboring classes in cities, with the
bad sanitary and hygienic conditions to which
they are subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08

not able to do any work. and my lack Of appetite
has been my greatest trouble. il having been
more than i've years since my food has tasted good
and I have enjoyed IT, i have also suffered
from nervousness Since taking Paine's celery
compound i am not nearly as nervous As ! was
and ] sleep very much better. And must
saw that II Il the only medicine that ! have ever
taken that has given me appetite. Ny greatest
trouble has been poor appetite and no strength the
least thing would tire me all over. Why, feel
quite hungry at meal time now and my husband
viii not let me be without the medicine.
81 consider IL a most excellent remedy for the
nervous, sleepless and ali who are run down, and
write this express my thanks for the great good
IL has done me-"
M. II. H. Flemm. who Il chief clerk Of the
freight once Of the Pennsyly ania railroad lanes
vile. OHIO, writing to the Wells Richardson Co.,
and enclosing his wifes portrait in the Of
hearty letter SAYS: Il say a good thing for
Paine's celery compound IL proved a very valu.
able remedy for my wife. and will add that IL you
desire any references a. to the trurhfulness OF
what have written. viii gladly furnish them to
you"
There are many people who buy Pzine's celery
compound IN large quantities because the last DROP
In the last bottle Is good as the FIRST
II can be had Of any dru ggist-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08
TELL TALE BRIGHT FACES.
The Greatest Strength Givsr in
ALI the World.
The Highest Praise Given to
Paine's Celery Compound.
As Much Superior to Patent Medicines as
Diamond is to Glass.

Bright faces of those who praise Paine's celery
compound are more Trustworthy than all the multi
tude Of sensational "sfdsvts" that are foisted on
aeredulous public By the paien, medicine dealers
In March, April and May.
IL is true that In the early spring q great ma
torty Of people need some honest remedy to purify
the blood and 10 strengthen the nerves
1t is wonderful how many people are suffering
from weakness and general debility. There are
many who are tired all the time. who cannot sleep
well, who have no ambition. who lack appetite.
and are troubled in other ways particularly II this
season
The nervesneed food. the brain demands nour-
ishment- the blood must be enriched, and tue ex-
cre,ory organs must be stimulated; and IN this
common condition. which is often serious, IT has
again and again been said, There is nothing
so certainly good as Paine's celery compound
IL makes people weH
Paine's celery compound, II must be remembered
Is not patent medicine. 1t hrst prescribed by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08

mo, thank you it makes me ILL"
Only fancy not being able to eat
plum pudding. ALWAYS liked plum
pudding and never had any serious
objection to Christmas coming
round once every week. But, alas,
plum pudding of late years has
taken a positive dislike to me. II
is very remarkable that the palate
and the stomach scarcely ever
agree. The incest things are al
ways the most undigestible; and
it has come to this pass now that
l dare not eat plum pudding or,
for the matter of that, anything
rich or saYory. Consequently, /
am landed at last in a chronic state
of dyspepsia and, but for Johann
Hoffs Malt Extract, / should take
mo nourishment at all" and you
know what that means-death.
Johann Hoffs has kept me from
this, and what is more / am daily
improving and gaining strength.
The genuine article (see that you
get it) has Johann Hoffs signature
across the neck label. Eisuer &
Mendalson Co., sole agents, New
4OfK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08
ALEXANDRIA.

RAILWAY PnocxssRs IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
The proposed passage OF various railways On
route 10 the District Of Columbia requires ths
condemnation Of land, and the various pro-
cesses for that purpose are now being acted
upon. The Washington Southern Railway
Company has given notice Of motion at the
April term OF the county court to appoint Ave
freeholders to ascertain the proper compsuss-
ton for such land a. their road from Waterloo
station to the south end Of the Aqueduct bridge
may pass over. Messrs. ]. E. Pelvey, John
Robertson. d. N. Rust John ". Slater and
Robert walker have been appointed commits
sioners to value the land over which the Mount
vernon electric railway proposes 70 run its
track to the railway bridge which It 10 On.
pected that the next Congress will grant the
right to build between the Long bridge and he
mouth OF Rock creek. The Alexandria Rail-
way and Improvement Company has been sum-
moned to answer in April next why il has not
complied with Its agreement and why An order
made in October. 1891, allowing its proposed
road to cross certain county roads shall not be
revoked.
COUNTY COURT PRocERDJNes.
The county court, Judge Chichester, has
held its March session. The grand jury has
indicted R. c. Cunningham, Harry Gambler,
Ann r. richards. Thos. Marmaduke and Ella
Ward for selling liquor without licenses, and Il
is expected that they will give bail aud be tried
at subsequent term Of the court. On the
probate side Of the court J. NJ. Thorne has
been appointed administrator of the estate Of
]. @. H. Brown, vice n. B. and ]. A. Brown,
who relinquished their right.
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A MILITARY DIFFICULTY.
Col. Boykin of the Fifth Maryland Regi-
ment May Resign.

Abc"t SASy hNestSu.
Owing to difference which arose between
Col. Boykin Of the fifth Maryland regiment and
Gov. Brown just previous to the parade in this
city on Inauguration day Col. Boykin may re-
sign his position. Should he determine upon
this course the result may be disastrous to that
well-known organization, most Of the officers
would follow his example, and such action
would probably result in the disbanding Of the
regiment
The trouble arose either from the fact that
Gov. Brown gave proper order for the move
ment OF the regiment. which was misunder-
stood by Col. Boykin, or else the general made
| a mistake and gave an order that could not be
executed according to the new regulations.
The trouble between the general and the
colonel, according to statements of officers Of
| the National Guard who were present was due
| to Misunderstanding and difference Of opinion
| as to changing the position of the Maryland
| brigade. The troops were in columns of fours
| on I'd street, facing south. the fifth regiment
having the right of line and its right resting on
| Capitol street. II is claimed that Gen. Brown
| desired to bring the troops into close column
formation, company front, on Capitol street.
facing west or toward the Capitol, in which di-
| rection they would march when the order for
ma rching came.
Right here is where the differenc occurred
ana tntre are several stories as 10 what order
| Gen. Brown gave. According to tactics he
should, it is said. have sent staff officer with
| orders to Col. Boykin to change position and
! form in column of masses on Capitol street.
There are several ways in which this could have
been done. 1t is said, however, that Gen.
Brown personally ordered Col. Boykin to form
''ciose column of companies, faced to the rear. ~
and that Col. Boykin replied that it would be
inexpedient TO do SO. Some words followed,
and Col Boykin rendered the general his sword,
after the general had assumed command and
verbally issued an order to the regiment. Gen.
Brown directed Col Boykin to give his sword
to the generals junior aid. The latter not
present, and at that momont Adjutant General
Douglas rode up and asked Col. Boykin to take
command Of the regiment. In the meantime
! Gen. Brown had brought the regiment into the
| desired position by changing direction to the
! left. which carried the regiment from I'd street
into Capitol street, and then forming close col
umn. Shortly afterward Gen. Brown sent Col.
Bruno, his chief Of staff, to Col. Boykin with
the message that Col. Boykip not under
arrest. Col. Boykin then resumed command
| Of the fifth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08


The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
met at their headquarters. 10Th and H streets,
last evening. President Richards and Secretary
Peabody being present. The deaths of Lambert
7. Foilansbee and Henry Lyles since the last
meeting were announced by the president. The
applications of Thos. Ciscle Of the Anacostia,
E. H. Sipe Of the Metropolitan H. and L., A. S.
johnson of Perseverance, and ". y. Lowe. Amer
lean Hook and Ladder Company. for membership
were referred. Isaac Little and X. ]. Nicholson
of the Anacostia were elected members. Mr..
John T. Given Of the entertainment committee
made partial report and turned over $3.50 79
as the net proceeds thus far. Mr.. F. W. Kah-
lert submitted the report of the committee on
the celebration Of February %, showing the
parade. &c. was success despite the weather.
A communication was received from the New
Albany, Ind, V. F. A announcing the forma-
ton of an association; also communications
from the V. F. Historical Society OF St. Louis,
No.; from L. Lanham Of New York. and Mr..
Patton transmitting relics, and thanks were re-
turned.
President Richards, for Veteran Henry Thorn,
presented a handsome steel engraving of WASH
ington and thanks were voted
An invitation Of the Independent Hose
Company Of Frederick. Nd, to attend its sew
enty- fifth anniversary and participate in the
parade and tournament on June and was re-
ceived and accepted. Also one to visit the Bal
timore Veterans on Easter Monday April 8,
which was accepted. President Richards and
Marshal Thompson were directed to arrange
for both visits
Several members spoke in high terms Of the
entertainment given at the Rifles Armory and a
vote OF thanks to the talent was ordered to be
published in The STAR and Post.
A vote Of thanks to Mr.. 8. Gassenbeimer OF
the Hotel Lawrence for the splendid entertain
ment Of the association and its guests on Febru-
ary % was ordered.
The association adjourned to the 2sth inst
when arrangements for the visit to Baltimore
will be completed