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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
RAILROAD JOTTINGS.

The tracks of the Camden and Atlantic
railroad are being made one-half inch
narrower to conform with the interns'
tional gauge.
A step In the way Of advancement
shown by the Jersey Central Is the an.
nouncement that it needs 30 new engines
to handle increasing business.
The men Of the Rhode Island locomo.
tive works are at work on an order of 81
locomotives for the New York, New
Haven and Hartford road. The contract
includes passenger, freight and drill en-.
gines.
President Galloway of the Toledo, st.
Louis and Kansas City in an interview
comes out strongly in favor Of the profit
sharing system He thinks the plan will
be the solution of a great many labor
troubles.
A new policy has been adopted by the
Grand Trunk company in running pas
senger trains of less than eight cars with
but one brakeman. BY such a policy
a material reduction in the force of brake
men has been derived.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31

It is not generally known that Oil
yer Stevens, the present district at
torney, once saved General Buffers
life. 1t was at the Charleston con-
vention, more than 80 years ago.
General Buffers course in the con-
vention had been conspicuously bold
and courageous, and his antagonism
to certain elements had been notice
ably unrelenting. Jack Cavanagh, a
well known figure at conventions and
caucuses in those days, after many
bloody threats, finally one evening
loaded up his revolver and himself
and made for General Buffers quar-
ters. He would have found the gen.
eral unprepared and unable to defend
himself, and he undoubtedly would
have shot him, but Oliver Stevens
intercepted Jack and spirited him
away and at the same time sent word
to General Butler. r.-Boston Globe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
IMPORTANT rorfon

To the Publlci One Of The Dfs. Dar.
rim Of Portland, having concluded b
open premsnent ofIlce In Salem,
through The urgent request Of many ci
their patients IN this city and sur
rounding country. Office and foorps
in Exchange or Cberrington block, No.
$40 Commercial street, opposite First
National Bank, Salem, Oregon. Room
w. gtEi
The Drs. will treat the poor free
from o to 10 a. m. daily aud those who
are able TO pay, will receive medical
or electrical treatment AZ t5 . month
for each disease or In that proportion
ss the cases may need surgical and
sbecisI diseases excepted.
Ia Consultation free. Charges reason.
able. No cases taken if not deemed
durable or ImprovsbIe.
ONCE hours from 10 to 8 daily; even
ings, 7 TO 9; Sundays, 10 to ~. All
cursble chronic diseases --loee Of man.
hood, blood tslDts, syphilis, gleet, gon-
orfh@a, structure, sperrnatorrhoea
seminal weakness or lose Of desire or
sexual power in man or woman, ca
tsfrh and deafness are confidentislly
and successfully treated. Circulars
sent free. Most cases can receive
home treatment after q visit 70 the
doctors Office. nI i..-t3
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
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PERSONAL GOSSIP

Senator White IL the first native born
Californian 10 be elected United States
senator fiom that state.
President Hayes was wounded four
times during the war and had three
horses killed under him.
Both Mrs Mary Mapes Dodge and
Kate Field use monographs instead oi
debating their matter t. stenographers.
Mrs. Emmons Blaine has given to the
city Of Augusta, Me, $4,000 TO found a
library in honor Of her husbands mem
ory
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson, the wife
Of the novelist, says that her husbands
greatest failing is falling In love with
every character he creates.
j M. Barrie, the Scotch novelist, Il a
little man with large head and lumi-
nous eyes He is one Of the most modest
and diffident Of British authors and quite
unspoiled by his success.
Mrs Mary o. Arnold of Norwich,
Conn. sent Baby Ruth solid silver
spoon, one of set of three made by Mr..
Cleveland's grandfather over 100 years
ago, and an heirloom In Mr.. Arnold's
family
Rubinstein. while Russian Of Rus
SLAMS. as he told Miss Field, would have
become an American citizen II 1t were
not for his wife's objections. He says,
America Is the land for those who love
liberty"
The pretty American, Miss Cuyler,
who lately became Lady Grey Edgerton,
is to reside at her husbands fine seat
near Tarporley, in Cheshire, a place that
has been in possession of the family since
the time Of Richard Ill
Charles Egbert Craddock, or, as she
was discovered to be, Mary Noailles
Murfree, stands In the foreground Of
those novelists who rule ostensibly over
a small domain, but whose action often
appeals to broad humanity.
The emperor Of Germany is a great
autograph collector. Since the emperor's
craze for autographs has become known
a great number of noble German fami-
lies have been looking through their
archives with view to presenting their
sovereign with interesting documents
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
TURF TOPICS.

Thirteen 5000 stakes are announced
for next season by q. W. Williams OF
the Independence Qa.) track.
The PAGERS Flying Jib and San Pedro
left California last May eligible to the
3-minute class and returned with marks
Of 2;054 and 2:l0s respectively.
z. Fl. Hartman. who bought Stam-
boul. the stallion king. is retired New
York broker and owns farm Of over
1000 acres In Orange county. N. Y.
Harold has the rare honor Of being the
sire of q once champion Of the turf.
Maud 8, 2:0ei. and grandsire of suc-
cessor TO the crown, Kremlin. 207t.
The bay horse Melrose. aged IS years,
BY Victor Won Bismarck, recently took
. record of 2:29i against time. He IL the
Oldest horse that has ever entered the 2:3o
list.
]. B. Chandler Of Fullerton. Neb., n
the only man east Of California that has
driven two yearlings TO 2;S0 or bstter.
Hs also drove the s-ysAr-old champion.
oniins. shi.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
tHe sfoay or 4 boo


Bfieht little tsnine was fseftiendsd ~
An Athletic tonns womsn.
The other day n well dressed man
and woman we're walking In one ~
the up town streets Attention was
attracted to them by the antics Of n
blue Skye which capeted from one
side to the other, leaping at their
heels In the most extravagant spirit
Not long after Some boys we're teas
ing dog In an area. A young wo-
man, whose heart goes out TO all the
things that have four legs and cannot
talk, put on her hat and jacket and
went to the rescue. II was the same
dog, now lying In an evident stupor.
The young woman picked up the dog
and carried IL TO the apple woman at
the corner, whom she bribed to take
care of H.
The dog revived and won the apple
woman's heart. She took him to the
stand every day, where he kept SEN
try and warned of the boys. His
funny capers and cheerful spirits
made him known to everybody in the
neighborhood He became the espe-
cial friend Of the athletic young men
whose training ground is back Of the
old woman's apple stand, where they
let him In for fine run.
On Sunday evening he darted across
the street with a bark of Joy to an
approaching couple. He leaped at
their sides, he tugged at their clothes
with every expression Of q dogs de-
light why, It's Brunol" they ex-
claimed, and at the sound of his name
the dog leaped higher than before.
"You see." said the woman, "he was
our dog. We were fond of him, but
he would chew up things" When
he chewed up young lady's 81 bon
net and we had to pay for it, added
the man, I'VE felt we must get rid of
him." resumed the woman, 80 we
fed him on biscuit soaked in whisky
until he was drunk; then we took
him out to walk so we could lose him."
mo, wedon't want him any more"
said the man. Eyes, he is very fond
of us; goodby, Bruno" and this
couple of amiable heathens passed
on. Bruno has been stolen now, and
the apple woman, the athletes and
the neighborhood mourn. New York
Evening Sun.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
A stioklsr For Precision,

He went into restaurant, and sat
himself down at q table. To the young
woman who came to learn his wsnts he
observed:
"Give me ham and eggs, bread and
butter and cup Of coffee" p ~
The food was brought in due time, and
when 1t was nearly consumed the wait.
ress approached and laid check by the
eaters plate. iuH4
"Whst might that bep" be asked
"Check, SIR" she replied.
"a check, ehr' he went on, taking it
between his thumb and forefnger and
inspecting 1t. "What is it forp''
For the food you have eaten"
my dear young woman. have no in
tention Of paying for that"
But you ordered it,"
"True, but you inexperienced the
terms in which Imade my wants known,
or else you are ignorant Of the meaning
Of some Of the most common words Of
the English language. will proceed to
enlighten you. If you remember-bnt
whether you remember or not the fact
remains the same--I did not ask you to
sell me food. said Give me- so and so.
Now the word give, as defined by Mr..
Noah Webster in his dictionary, means
to bestow without receiving q return;
to confer without compensation Yet,
after asked you in plain English togive
me such edibles as felt needed, you
show your lack of knowledge Of tho Eng
lish tongue by intimating an expectation
that should pay 10
He did not continue. His discourse on
language met with an interruption at this
point. The cashier thought that an unnso-
essary amount Of talking was going on at
this particular table, and he came to SEQ
what 1t was about. When he ascertained
the subject Of the lecture. he graspsd the
speaker by the coat collar and escorted
him to the door with some remarks Of
his own which, while not particularly
noted for their elegance, were decided
ly forcible.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
The Green C.p Of tn. B.ukrupt.

There was q law In force in France
for century or more that compelled
bankrupts to wear green caps. This
was done to prevent tradesmen from
being imposed upon by such as were
unable or unwilling to pay. Success
sive edicts enlarged the privileges of
bankruptcy, but they forfeited them
If they appeared in public without
green caps. II those who cannot or
win not pay their debts were COM
PEELED to wear such caps at the pres
emit day. the streets Of most Of our
cities would have rather q verdant
pearance.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
Practicing Up.

"Who's crying for help around hereT'
asked o policeman Of boy who was
standing IN front Of a side street dwell
ing. from whence issued screams.
"No one," replied the boy. rDe fel-
low dat leaves In dat house has been ap-
pointed empire for de league, and he's
getting his voice in shape, sser-Pitts-
burg Dispatch. ~"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
Husband and Wife In Accord.

"Women must consider it . dreadful
fate to be an old maid. unused Mr.. Chug-
water.
"They do, Josiah" said Mrs. Chugwa-
ter. What terrible sticks they some
times marry to escape It,"
And Josiah rubbed his chin and said
nothing. K Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
A Quesr World.

This Is a queer world where men
live 30 that one can hardly tell which
has a capital the size Of the others
income. Spend as you go, reasons
one. 'Go without spending" says
the other-and 1t is left to the wise
ones to tell tother from which. .-Bos-
ton Commonwealth.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
A Logical Conelusion.

"well, papa, remarked Fred, jun
ior, who had just been spanked for
insubordination, seems to mo you
must have been bad, too, when you
was Q little boy, cause you always
want 10 have your own way."-Ksts
yield's Wsshingtou,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
AFsminins Attrsctiou

n VGuIuIuo AEE18cgIOMs
Little Boy-Whats all those womens
here for?
Little Girl-They've been up stairs to
see the baby.
Little Boy-Babies Is plenty 'nough.
Little Girl-Yes, but this u real new
one, an ! guess they wants TO zee the
style. GOOD News.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
GirIish Condolences.

Msud-Has your fance mustachst
Marie-Yes. indeedi
Maud-Is 1t dark or lightf
Marie--It's-it's-well, the fact II.
really don't know. never see him en-
cept when the gas Is turned DOWNS. q
0.'s Monthly.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31

Won Blumer-You haven't another e.
gar like the one you gave me the other
day, have your
Williertry-Yes. here's one.
Won Blumer-Thanks, old man. I'm
trying TO break my boy from smoking
Clothier and Furnisher.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31

shs-Iw want to tell you secret. Cholly,
but you mustn't breathe word Of II 10
anybody.
Hs--Aw-please win iyou--aw-wsitf
I'm Just trying 10 keep Lent now. and
sw--it's such 3 tai thxt--I ooulA psvsh
tssp ths sserst toe.-uazpsvs nssas,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-31
TRY DR.. NILES PILLS, so DOSES as CTS
Gold by u. J. Fry, druggist, Salem
~ CURE

A new and complete treatment consisting
OF suppostOrles, ointment in capsules, also
y box and pills; q positive cure for external
internal, blind or bleeding, itching, chronic
rece"t or hereditary piles, and many OF her
diseases and female weaknesses, II Is always
great benefit to the general health. The
first discovery OF medical cure rendering an
eratlon with the knife unnecessary here
after. This remedy has never been known 70
fail. 81 per box, for s5 sent by mail why
suffer from this terrible disease when n writ
ten guarantee Ia given with b Dxes, to refu nd
the money IL not cured. send 3 amp for (, ee
sample. Guarantee issued by WOODWARD,
CLARKE Co, wholesale and retail drug
gists sole agents, Portland, Or. Brooks a
u ~ agents for Salem, 1866 5late street, Patton's
block. b-2 ly-dw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
Wifchersff In England.

The extent 10 which witchcraft abounds
today In England is so considerably
underestimate. Servant girls buy drag
on's blood and throw It on the nre IN
order that they may see In LIST smoke
the faces OF their future husbands. one
who bough large quantities OF It, CONFESS
"a that he burnt IL O make his curses more
poent and sure. He got decent by
cursing professionally the enemies OF
other people. Within few hundred yarhs
OF where / am writing this there lives
Young woman who plies a thriving trade
AZ A prophetic witch; and, as neighDor
exnress n. "there are on some days three
or four carriage ladies come to consult
her."
/ have been in scores OF houses upon
,be doors OF which there are horseshoes
nailed for luck. My landlady almost
shrieks murder IL by chance l place
shoe upon the table. on the last ~ibht Vi
the old year her husband goes out AT
quarter 10 twelve. and then comes nome
10 let in the new year. Nobody out inc
husband must let In They were angry
when called this superstition. one SWAT
low makes a summer In some foiks eyes.
once my landlady let some iriends IN
n, 81. and all that year nothing save paa
mex and sickness came to tina house. III
cur maid sees yo knives on my plate or
two spoons In my saucer. she clears every
thing away save those and the cloth,
then she stands gazing at me fixedly Ike
A stuffed pig, and I have positively TO re-
move one knife or spoon before she VIII
touoh the platter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
A CHAPLAIN's PREDICAHENT.
How a Parsons Clothes Made Against Him
During the War.

An incident that occurred the day after
the battle Of Franklin. may illustrate how
important good clothes may be in settling
a preachers identity. Pardon. the use
Of the first person singular, and I'll tell
It as It occurred:
was chaplain of the Forty-ninth Ten
nessee. but as l was the only chaplain in
the brigade, l did duty for the whole bril-
gade.
Originally I enlisted as a private and
for a long time served as char plain by de-
tail, so / got to feel easier in the jacket,
trousers and brogans Of the private sol
der than IN a regulation uniform; and
then, as j had no money to get a uniform,
and ass we had no chance TO get anything
from home, my plain apparel was a nee
c5sty
From long exposure 10 the changes OF
climate and scene, my uniform became
more picturesque than elegant. AS we
came into Tennessee the nights were Of
ten quite cold, and as / stood around the
blazing camp-fires a sudden change OF
the wind would sometimes whip the blaze
about my legs and scorched the lower tx
tremites OF my trousers. In the
battle had thrown off my
Jacket. and n shell exploding just over
it had dropped @ spark OF fire IN the mid
Gle OF inc bdths WHICH EldQudllA HDirdQ
until Il burned a hole perfectly round and
about four or five inches across.
Dressed "cap-a-pie," the following was
my outfit: A hat made Of brown jeans,
quilted. and which when soaked took in
half gallon OF water; a check cotton
shirt that would not meet about my
neck, and had no button on the collar any
how; my jacket, with the ventilator in
the back; my trousers. fringed with
scorched strings from the knee TO the
ankle; socks, with no feet but sound legs;
shoes, in which sole and upper were only
held together by strings,
My hair hung on my shoulders, ana
bleared eyes looked out from a long and
scraggy beard that covered all my face.
In the battle our brigade lost dreadfully.
The highest officer left. as / remember,
WAS a lieutenant We had large numbers
OF wounded Our brigadler, General
Ouarles. was desperately wounded. Every
field officer and captain WAS killed, woun-
ded or captured. We had a great many
Of our wounded In the buildings on the
farm Of that noble gentleman. Col. John
NfcC;avock. After getting them placed as
comfortably as ! could. | started into the
town TO hunt up anything which might
minister 10 their needs. The ladies of
the old town were angels OF mercy. They
were abundant in their labors. preparing
food. bandages and medicines for the sol
diers. | looked I'm at a door and saw a
dozen ladies hard at work on the very
things ] wanted. | never thought for
moment on my outlandish appearance. but
addressed them In manner that thought
was Chesterfieldian In Its insinuating
elegance.
The leader Of the party and director OF
the work was an old lady. whose looks
shall always remember She wore cap
with lace border. and pair OF silver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

bowed spectacles, the eyes of which were
large and round. She was rather short and
stout and while her countenance beamed
with business and benevolence, yet she
had n quick. positive way. that seemed to
settle things.
Rowing 10 the ladies I addressed the
leader:
~ have a great many wounded men to
look after, and / should like TO get any
thing that would relieve them. such as
food. delicacies clothing. bandages and
lint"
The old lady looked at me rather doubt
fully and then said, dryly. YES. I expect
you would"
Eyes. madam" said I. my men are in
great need. and some OF them very badly
hurt; want to get the things as soon as
possible"
Yes" said she, you look like you
need them very bad yourself"
The ladies Uttered at this pointed ref
erence to my personal appearance, and |
felt very uncomfortable but l went on:
Madam | assure you our boys need
these comforts very much.
The reply. with almost sheer, was:
mo doubt Of It; but how am 1 to know
that the boys will ever get 'hem IL give
them to you?"
I said with some feeling, You don't
think I would take from a wounded man,
do your"
some Of the ladies seemed to sympathize
with me. but the old lady was inexorable.
well / don't know; i hear that a heap
of you fellows are getting nice things
for the wounded, and then eating them
yourselves; 1 like to know who I'm send
ing by"
Drawing myself up with quite an air,
announced Madam, I'm the chaplain OF
Quarles Brigade"
But the old lady was not even stunned.
Eyes. YES. IL is easy enough to claim to
he most ANYTHING. Why some of you
bows would say that you are Major Cen
erals IL you could make anything by II.
You can't fool me"
The situation was getting desperate; the
ladies were smiling audibly, and I was
about to beat retreat, when. happening
TO nut my hand TO my breast, l felt a
paper. which was my commission. II
was a Notwithstanding document, with
the great seal OF the Confederate States
on II. and signed James Seldom, Sec
rotary Of War" At once l drew out the
paper, saying, Madam, l am sorry that
YOU doubt my word 1 shall not ask you
for anything, but / can convince you
that 1 am chaplain Of Quarles' Brigade"
AS soon as her eye fell on that SEAL
and she read the name and the office in
the commission, her whole manner chang
ed. She loaded me with all l could car
ry, and urged me to come back as often
as l needed her help. and, following me
to the door, she apologized to me in a
confidential whisper which could have
been heard half "a block away: Now.
parson, you really must excuse me; L
didn't mean any offence, but l couldn't
help IL; for if i had been going 10 hunt
a preacher, you are the last man / would
ever have picked out"
The apology was satisfactory.-Confed-
crate Veteran.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

Miss Sallie Snellings have returned from
Chicago. for which city Mr.. Edwin Plea-
SAINTS expects TO leave tomorrow. KEY
DR. Cannon Will occupy his pulpit al
both morning and evening services.
Miss Susie Gregory and her mother are
the gucsta OF Miss Florence Dickinson
Mrs. Alexander Weddell. Misses Pencie
and Maggie Weddell and Mr.. Aexander
Weddell, have returned TO the city. Inelr
anticipated residence In the West END Is
cordially regretted BIZ the East End com
munity and especially by the parish OF
ST. Johns. with which the name OF Kew
Aleck Weddell is so closely associated, ana
by each member OF which 1t is so be-
loved.
The wedding OF Miss Mabel Floyd and
Mr.. Percy Crutchfeld will take place on
Wednesday. October 18th, at $50 =. NJ. at
Lelgh-street Baptist church, Rev. DIR.
Wright officiating. and Miss Lizzie Jack
son and MIR. Walford Hardwicke viii be
united in holy matrimony. on the same
day. but at o'clock T.. NJ, and at old
ST. Johns
Miss Carry Chalk left on Tuesday for
Orlando. Florida. where she Will spend
the winter.
The condition Of Mr.. James Kearney is
greatly improved and his friends are
much encouraged as TO his ultimate re-
covery.
Mrs. Kearney and her little daughter
are now at home.
Mrs. Goodwin and family arrived from
Wytheyllle on Saturday and are now at
the Rectory. east Grace street. Mrs.
Goodwin, whose indisposltion has been a
cause Of anxiety to her friends, is con-
valescing rapidly.
All the societies connected with ST.
Johns are now in full swing for the
winter. The ladies IN charge Of the
Junior Aid" contemplate a number Of
informal entertainments as a means 70
increase and sustain the interest Of its
youthful members.
Captain John +. Mayer is now in Chica-
go. from which city he will proceed TO
st. Louis, to attend the Masonic Con-
gress.
Rev. Mr. Wright, pdstor Of Leigh
Street Baptist church. will occupy his
pulpit to-day at II a. NJ. and 1880 p. M.
His theme in the morning will be Faith
ful Unto Death" and in the evening,
"The Goodness Of God a Motive to Re
pentance."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
goUyEHOLD DECORATION.
Hints ON Home Prettiness That are Briefly
Given.

Ron-bon dishes OF tempered steer cappeu
~, a lining of gold and silver cover trin
rnIngs are supplanting the more fanciiui
creations.
The fine cut glass flower holder Is now
,ndergoing a new use In some circles
tnsts,d ~ reposing on a shelf or table, IL
a. s,snended from the wall or ceiling by
100 az these gold chains affixed to a band
~ like metal encircling the neck OF the
holder.
This IS certainly the reign OF crystal
ond Il easier to mention the things not
Taada Of II than those that are. For your
toilet table you must have two glass
candlesticks. cut glass. II your purse con-
sents 10 the extra outlay.
Felt is especially desirable for decora-
tive purposes A pretty table cover may
no made Of white felt. painted In old rose
how knot and yellow chrysanthemum de-
sign. The border may be OF fringe OF
done In ribbon loops.
Tile perfume atomizer has taken the
lace OF the old-fashioned bottle OF per
,nms which stands on miladys tonet
sable The latest design is n porcelain
srat- In shades OF delicate blue or PINK
the bowl 10 encased In tracery OF al
igree silver and q net OF silver wlro COW
ara tha rubber spray.