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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
A PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENON.
The Peculiar Manner In which ApproxI-
rnntn Tina Mo-. N A Aarnrtnir..l


The Peculiar Manner In which ApPro&I-
mate Time May he Ascertained.
Actual and repeated experiments have
shown that the nearest hour Of the day
or night may be ascertained in the fol-
lowing very curious way:
Make small running loop in piece
of sewing thread about foot in length,
place shilling in this loop, see that the
coin is accurately bisected by the thread
and then draw the loop tight up, so that
the shilling is firmly slung at one end of
the thread. Put on a solid table a glass
tumbler with a fairly wide mouth. Rest
your right elbow ON the table in firm
and easy position so as to avoid any
shakiness in your hand, hold the other
end of the thread between your first
finger and the "ball" of your thumb
i. e., the fleshy top joint of the thumb
so that the thumb nail is undermost and
few inches above the middle of the
mouth of the glass.
Now, if you keep your hand quite
steady, the movement of the coin, which
is hanging inside the tumbler, will be-
come less and less until the shilling is
motionless. Then. i'll half a minute or
80, a very slight and regular vibration
will commence, the coin oscillating from
side to side like pendulum and grad
ually increasing the length of movement
until it gently strikes the sides of he
glass. This strike goes on in the most
regular and automatic way-first on one
side Of thn Dlaec and then on tha othar-
until, say, eight strokes have been struck.
The vibrations of the coin then diminish
in length until the suspended shilling
again becomes motionless and hangs in
the middle of the tumbler You look at
your watch and find that 8 o'clock is the
nearest hourl
l have tried this over and over again,
deliberately setting about the experiment
without bias or any intention of iuflu-
encing the swing of the coin and also be-
ing ignorant of the time, and when my
hand has been steady the right time has
invariably been struck.
There is something very curious about
this phenomenon; whether the thread is
influenced by the pulse in the "balr' of
the thumb or whether there is some un-
conscious transference of intention
from the brain to the thread do not
know, but in any case the matter is sufi-
GENTLY interesting to be worthy of
critical test by persons who will care
fully, and without bias, carry out this
singular experiment of telling the time.
London Tit-Bits.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
AIoHlsoN ACHES.

What has become of the old fashion
ed man who was satisfied with good
hving?'
AS we grow older our pleasures cost
less, but it takes more money 70 cure
our ailments.
You can praise one man TO another
without offense providing the man who
Is praised is dead.
We are very much afraid that the
doctors will next attempt to cure mea-
sles by cutting the spots out
The wonder grows every day how
many wicked deeds man can keep COY
cred up and still look innocent
A woman's idea OF loyalty is 70 lend
her best silVerWare 10 neighbor who Il
giving a party and say nothing when
she hears il praised -Atchison Globe.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
TURF TOPICS.

Paul, 2:09%, will wear nine pound
harness this year.
1t is reported that Margaret S, 2:12H,
has been put to pacing.
All racing associations in France have
their dates assigned by the government
According to statistics, there are few
'er horses in America today than there
were two years ago.
c. j. Hamlin says that he expects
1894 to be the greatest season ever
known in turf annals.
A greater number of mares with fast
records will be bred this year than ever
before in a single year.
The PAGER Hal Pointer has 98 win
ming heats in 2:30 to his credit and is
to have a rest this season.
Oklahoma City has an excellent half
mile track with all the modern accom-
paniments of first class track.
William Russell Allen is authority
for the statement that Kremlin, 2:07A,
will be trained for mark this year.
Pansy McGregor in her yearling form
won / heats in better than 1850, eight
better than 2:40 and five better than
$3.50.
If you have warts ON your horse, take
the grease that comes from fried salt
pork and rub it ON them thoroughly.
Try it,
The supreme court of Massachusetts
has decided that note given-in pay
ment of bet on horse racing cannot be
collected. Turf, Field and Farm.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the erection OF build.
ing for the Oregon school for Deal Mutes wiil
be received by the Board of Trustees OF said
school, at the state Capitol, elem, Or gon,
until u o'clock, neon, May 18th, 1894.
Zach bid must be accompanied by certified
check for 500.
Plans and specifications can be seen at ths
once Of S. Il. MaxOn, Architect. Portland, OF,
gOn, or at the once OF q. ii. Burggraf, Arch,
tect Salem. Oregon.
The Board OF Trustees reserves the right 70
reject any and all bids submitted.
. SYLVE5rEk PEhNOYEh. Governor,
GEO. W. MCBRIDE, Hec'y OF state.
t. Is MeEIsROY, Bupt Pub Inst'n.
Board OF Irus ees.
Salem, Oregon. April %. 1894 ~ lot
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Romance of whittier,s Youth.

A pleasant reminder of Whittier's
early days has come to light in the
form of an old letter written by him
in 1927. 1t seems that about that
time q beautiful young lady of the
name of Bray came to Haverhin to
have her portrait painted by an artist
of the name of Porter. When the
picture was finished, Whittier saw it
and was charmed with its beauty.
He sought out the lady and was more
deeply impressed with her beauty
than when he first saw the picture,
and in the letter above referred to
he said to the friend to whom he was
writing that he nearly believed he
loved her." Why he did not press
the matter further is not known, but
the lady afterward married a Boston
man and is now living in that city.
Boston Advertiser.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
Tattered Volumes.

Burton, in his Book Hunter, gives
an amusing account of De Quincey's
famous collection of books. "Some
legend there is of a book collector
having forced his way into the Cacus
den and there seen a sort of rubble
inner wall of volumes, with their
edges outward while others, bound
and unbound, the plebeian sheepskin
and the aristocratic Russian, were
squeezed into certain tubs drawn
from the washing establishment of a
confding landlady."
The famous reviewer Jeffrey treat
ed with disdain the bookbinder's deli
cate art Books were merely meant
to be read, he contended, and he was
quite satisfied so long as the words
were visible. Lord Cockburn laments
the fact that Jeffreys library was,
"for a lover of books, and for one
who had picked up few, most
wretched and so i'll cared for that
the want even of few volumes
never disturbed him"
Carlyle, in his "reminiscences, :"
describes the study of his brilliant
countryman as "a roomy, not over
neat apartment on the ground floor,
with a big baize covered table loaded
with book rows and paper bundles.
On one or perhaps two of the tables
were bookshelves likewise well filled,
but with books in tattery, ill bound
or unbound condition. Chambers
Io11rnal
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
He swan wInis Asleep.

DR.. Macnish, the great Edinburgh
physician, explodes the old story OF
somnambuhsts waking the moment
they touch water with their bare
feet. He knew an Irish sleep walker
who once climbed out of bed one cold
faIl night and swan two miles down
a river, got ashore and was subse-
ouently found sleeping soundly by
the riverside, perfectly unconscious
OF the extraordinary feat he had per
formed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Common Council of the city of salem, Ore
g jn, propose 10 improve Church street In the
city OF Salem, from the north line of Ferry
street 10 the northern limits of the city; the
cost of which Is TO be paid IN whole by the ad-
jacent properly by establishing grade and
by bringing the street TO that grade, by laying
down cTosswalEs, by putting In curb boards,
90 feet on each side Of the center lline OF the
streets; the gravel TO be inches deep at the
center and inches deep at the edges; and II
Is further specified that al lsast one halt OF the
gravel shall be more than inches in diam
eter and that the top inches shall not be
more than inches In diameter.
BY order OF the common council made this
LIST day of May, 1894 ED N. Edes,
City Recorder.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
The Home Boat.

The home boat Elwood arrives up
Sunday and Wednesday; leaves from
Corvallis down Tuesday, and Saturday
for Portland; built for Salem route;
patronizes Salem merchants; rates
always reasonable. F. j. Smith, agent.
Wharf foot of State street.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
NstUpIn the Fad.

what is the matter with Alys Mae
Gladdys Fattestoekel She seems 70
NOPE"
Natural enough. She can't hnd
any new way Of spelling her Chris
tan names. Chicago Record.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-05-08
THROUGH TICKETS

To all points In the Eastern states. Canada
S9a Europe can % 04lRsa Swe1s sas Is
E.P. ROGERS, Asst. q. n. and Pass. Ag't
X. KOkHLkR. AaDaESri
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
The Magazine Clubs Programme.

The programme of the Magazine Club for
1S9i-95 appeared yesterday. The officers are:
President Miss Adelaide Carman; first vice
president, Mrs. J. a. Coleman; second vice
president, Mrs. Mary Preston; secretary,
Mrs. N IT. Perine; treasurer, Mrs. William
Perry; critic, Miss Florence Patterson. The
programme and topics:
Sept 22-"The Norman Conquest" 1.-THE
Battle of Hastings and the Character of
feet of the Conquest" Miss Carrie Fisher;
Literature Before the Time of Chaucer,"
Miss Florence Patterson.
Oct. 6-"Chaucer," Social Condition of
England" Mrs NJ Albrecht: His Life
Mrs. Mary Perine; place in Literature,
Miss Mary Jones;
Margaret Huey; Modern Canterbury,
Miss Nelly Love.
Nov. SE"'From 400 TO 1559' historical
events Mrs. Flora Tutewiler Caxton. Miss
Roberta Weddel; 'Sir Thomas More Mrs.
Badger; ''TranslatiOns of the Bible" Mrs.
Preston.
Mrs II. O. Panther: Events of the Reign, .
Miss Adelaide Carman; Sir Philip Sidney,
Miss Mary Heron.
Dec 1-"Edmund Spenser," biography.
HRS Florence Tibbs; THE Faerie queen. y
Mrs. J. A. Coleman; Lines from Spenser,"
Miss Florence Patterson.
Dec 15-"ESsayists-Sir Francis Bacon, -
life. Mrs. Helwig; .'His Works" Mrs. Mary
Perry; His Philosophy" Mrs. Preston.
Jan. Essays" of studies. Mrs. Badger;
'Of Goodness and Goodness of Nature"
ian. i9|''The Drama" Mysteries and
Miracle Plays" Mrs. Tibbs; THE Regular
of the Times Miss Carrie Fisher.
Feb. 2-"Christopher Marlowe," life, Mrs.
Tutewiler; Doctor Faustus," Miss Nellie
Feb. 16-"shakspeare." Mrs. NJ. Albrecht,
Mrs. II. o. Panther. Mrs. Perine.
March Paper, THE sonnet Miss AIDE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03

out being required TO pay the customary IL
cense. This was referred to the finance
committee.
The ordinance providing for the asphalt
ing of West street, from New York to
Washington street, was referred TO the
committee on sewers, streets and alleys.
The ordinance requiring the l. L. w.
and Big Four railroads to place a hagman
AT the Vermont-street crossing was referred
TO the railroad committee. The name of
John street, in the southeastern part of
the city, was changed 20 Dawson street in
honor of Sergeant-at-arms Dawson of the
Council There We're two streets OF that
name in the city before the change.
The Mayor sent a communication asking
that the railroad committee take no action
on viaducts until the present elevated
tracks question evolves itself into shape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
P0MPEII AS A BALLET.
Threatened Litigation Over the Two
Shows Compromised.

The threatened litigation between the
two Last Days of Pompeii' shows has
been compromised, G. III. Hamilton & Co,
the firm that is TO give the show near the
fair grounds. beginning tomorrow, making
certain agreements with James Pain &
Sons. the firm that is TO give the big spec
tacle in September. The following is the
agreement of Hamilton Co.: That no
representation of the eruption of Mount
Nesuvius in any way, shape or form will
be given; that no representation of the de-
destruction of POmpeii by the eruption of
Mount Nesuvius viii be given; that no
pyrotechnics whatever are to be used on
the stage, and the fireworks will merely
be detached pieces exhibited on the grounds
aside from, not connected with nor pOr-
traying or attempting TO portray any scene
in the Last Days Of Pompeii that only
a drama with ballet and specialties from
Bulwer's novel, performed by actors speak
ing their parts, as in the ordinary theaters,
will be presented, and that advertisements
so far as they are contrary 20 the above
are incorrect, misleading and Will at once
h. Withdrawn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
CoudoIes with Nine. Carnot.

The Union Fraternelle Franchise held its
regular monthly meeting last night and
elected the following officers:
Presidential. b. Nanier.
Vice President-Leon Boyer.
Treasurer-Joseph Kernel.
Secretary-FeliX Schwarz.
DiTectors-Mgr. August Bessonies, Fran
els Perrin. Charles Fables.
Resolutions were adopted and a commit
tee appointed TO send letter OF coincidence
10 Madame Carnot upon the death of her
husband The committee consists of Mgr.
ResSonies. DR.. II. a. Wagner, Charles
Fables and Leon Boyer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03

laide Carman, Mrs. Preston, Miss Mary
Heron
March 16-''AIerchant of Venice" Mrs.
Hilliker, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Jones, Mrs
Huey.
March 30-"OthelIo,'' Miss Heron, Miss
Love, Mrs. Perry.
April AS You Like H." Miss Fisher,
Mrs. Panther, Mrs. Helwig.
April 27-"Ben JonSon,' Miss Patterson,
Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. Tutewiler. Mrs. Albrecht.
May 1I-''Aiilton,' Mrs. Hillil1er, Mrs Per
inc, Mrs. Coleman.
May 23-"Comus," Mrs. Perry. Miss Car
June 3-Open day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
Memorial WINDOWS.

A number of memorial windows are to be
placed in Meridian-street NJ. E. Church.
The first will be pu. in this week and will
be for Mrs Elizabeth H. Coffin. Memorial
and dedicatory services Will be held in
connection with the usual services next
Sunday morning. The date will be the first
anniversary of the death of Mrs. Coffin. \
window for Daniel Stewart and one for
John II. Stewart will be placed III the
church some tine this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03

M OMEN coming into the ownership of
property, having had no experience
in making or managing it, often require
the services of an agent to look after it.
Investments must be made or changed,
propositions examined and sifted, and nu-
merouS difficulties must be solved. In the
choice of such an agent there are several
essential qualifications, such as character,
experience, ability and good judgment.
These are more likely to be found in a
Trust Company, which must also be finan-
cially responsible and subject to State su-
pervision, than in an individual, and COM
bined with them is permanence, which no
individual can be sure of. The Union Trust
Company offers it's services as an agent
or trustee in all matters of business and
solicits interviews with any one interested.
Our charges will be moderate, and advice
will be given free.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
Ont of the state Treasury.

The State Auditor yesterday drew war
rants upon the State Treasurer in favor
of the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors
Orphan Asylum and the State University
at bloomington. The former institution re-
ceived $500 for June maintenance. The
terly installment on the $4,000 appropria-
81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
The Old Fourth of July.

The old-faShioned Fourth of July celebra-
ton at Armstrong Park will be an all-day
affair costing adults 20 cents instead of
. cents. as heretofore announced. Gov.
Matthews and Mayor Denny will make
patriotic speeches in the forenoon, and in
the afternoon there will be a dollars worth
of real fun. Arrangements have been made
to care for carriages. Above ALL ii is
everybody's celebration and a basket pic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
The Fourth at PIafnfieId.

Secretary BickneIl, of the State Board OF
Charities, will attend the Fourth of July
celebration at Plainfield. The exercises.
consisting OF a patriotic nature. will be
participated in by the inmates of the Re
form School for Boys. Tastefuly printed
Invitations have been sent out by Super
intendeDt Charlton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
4 Pompeiinn Dress Rehearsal.

At the Herculaneum Park tonight Ham,
nton and Herndon will give full dress
rehearsal of the Last Days OF Pompei"
Admission can be obtained by invitation
only. A number OF prominent people will
attend this evening The first public per-
f.rr.arlc. VIII take nIlce Io-mnrroXN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
MniI Service ON the Eourtb.

The general postoffice will be open to-
morrow. the Fourth of July. from TO II
O'Clock in the morning. the money order
department from to TO- The carriers will
make one delivery and collection in the
morning and one collection in all parts OF
the city in the evening. One collection and
delivery will also be made at the hotels in
the morning at 10 o'clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
The Ghost Walks at the Capitol.

Yesterday was quarterly pay day at the
Statehouse State officials, deputies, clerks
and judicials drew salaries amounting to
$4,000. Under the decision Of the United
States Supreme Court, railroads have be-
gun TO pay their taxes. and the State treas
urY is in a satisfactory condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
Chicago Company BiackIisted.

Deputy Duke of the State Auditors Office.
yesterday placed the Lumberman's Fire In
surance Company. of Chicago, on the black
list. The company had failed TO conform
With the State regulations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
An Evansville Conl Company.

The Evansville Union Coal Company was
yesterday incorporated under the State law.
The capital stock of the new company is
$4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03
EXCURSION TO GREENWOOD. Saturday. July 7

JOSEPH COOK will lecture at the Social Insti
tute. at D. m that date. Subject: "U LTIMATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS his greatest lecture. An ex-
cursion train Will leave the Union station at D. m
and reach the Social Institute at 1870 Round trip
only 25c. Admission To the lecture only IOc addi-
tional Tickets for sale at the Pennsylvania Offices
corner Washington and Illinois Streets 46 lack
son place, opposite he Union station See the great
hall and hear Cook for 30 cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03

Insure your home in the Glens Falls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-03

The nature of the material. its
preparation, it's putting i'm place is,
for the larger part. "a question of
Workmanship. We guarantee the job.
You may know flooring that VIC have
put down by the looks OF it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-25
TELEGR4PHTC NOTES.

Boise Idaho Dec oi-Two distinct shocks OF
earthuuake were noticed here this morning. Ohe 50
severe as knock the pl1 steering from buildings
and TO ring bells.
Milwaukee. Dec. 2i-,Iudge Walber to-day de-
cllne1 10 issue a warrant for the arrest OF William
Plankinton on a charge Of Illegal banking, and re-
ferred the whole matter To the incoming District
Attorney, A. G. Brace. Pankintons $ lawyer says
this practically closes the Planklnton Bank cases
Franklin La Dec. q The bursting of a steam
pipe at the Caffery Central Sugar Refinery caused
the almost instant death OF two men, August
Brunet aged ffty and Joseph Castillo. aged twenty
nine The former leaves wife and six children
Council Bluffs. Iowa Dec. ci-Frank Trimb.c the
young lawyer who was In the next room when the
bank TRAGEDY occurred last SUNDAY and who became
insane was lodged In the Mount Peasant uowa)
Insane Hospital Saturday. He constantly asserts
that Huntington did not XII. himself bat was snoi
by one OF the inspectors
Milwaukee, Dec A.--Edward Mctziorf, twenty
morphine. From letters II appears he was dlsap-
pointed and morose on account of his marriage He
was the son OF Charles Metzdorf Editor OF The
Independent" az New Hamburg, ont
Pana. ILL.,. Dec. 2iNoah Foster, the murderer Of,
Young Arthur /. Binnon. made full confession OF
his crime this morning He said his only motive ~
killing the boy was Cor box Or Cigars. pint or
whiskey and his cIothing OF which ne robbed MN
COMPANY with the boy was tramplng around the
countr!
81 Louis Dee. 2i.--Judse Edmunds to-day re-
yersed the ruling OF Judge Murphy, OF the Court or
Criminal Correction IN the eottemp, rS
case grew out of the assault last Thursday upon a
negro prisoner. who was DISCHARGED by judge @ Muir.
number Of policemen as he was leaving the court
room Judge Murphy issued an order that no po-
licemen carrying concealed weapons should be al
this order they were sentenced to twenty-five Gays
In iail for contempt OF court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-25
StRAH AI1HEi CArSFS hORf TRorBLF

San Francisco Dec = Tn, mas II. Wi.lams u.
ox-prosiIcnt - the California Jockey club has a'
cused Porter Ashe. The ~ l-kno~n h'rs"min. or
wrongine sarah Aith-a Terry Ghe phinir 90 ihe
celebrated sharon VIII case. no T. now 10 an insane
aavlurn, while acting a. her guardian Niuhm'
,,vs Ashe suusnler"d tho woman iortuh" 'h' h'
Intends to prosccui" him rrminalN
=, Louis Doc i-R Porter Ashe who ia 80 ms
city with his racing stable. to-day road IN" charges
made against him by T. " Williams. concerning
Ashes guardianship 81 Sarah Aihea Terry hr
einphatIcally denied the charges of th"t ana mis-
rnanagcment. alleging that her estate amonn''I ~
nothing and that he was compelled 10 s" into h's
own pocket 20 support her properly 80 re asylum
According TO Mr.. Ashc. both Sarah Aiihea ana heT
husband became bankrupt ngrting Senator SHARON
and his heirs. when Judge Terry was Killed ne
estate WAS found to bee valuriess. so Mr Ashc saws
and hrs wife had nothing but her personal elects
and a morigaged house At Fresno. 'dl "H'h SN'
was placed under his car"
Williams Is either making this A personal hgh'
on me" said Ash.. cor some people iu frlrc' az"
using hm a tool to get possession "i hl-
'Terrv's private papers she has some documents In
connection with the Sharon suit that nave never
been made public. and. II they are. certain prom
ncnt people on the coast VII hr badly sWf'h"I
This may have caused Willisms's action ~ ntFihS
mo derosed as guardian ~ MIS-. Terry Nh'n ~
comes to an accounting VIII show what rdi' HI"Ns
fools my enemies have been making u Themselves