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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
Hetty Green's CIoseness.

Old Wall street men tell innumer
able stories about Hetty Green's
closeness and about her wonderful
success on the street. She was in
Philadelphia one day when the mar.
ket suddenly changed, and she found
that unless she reached New York
before the close of the Stock EX-
change she would miss a chance to
make several thousand dollars. No
train would bring her here in time,
and she opened negotiations for a
special engine A price was named
for an engine and one car, and after
haggling some few minutes Mrs.
Green made this final proposition:
Take off the car and make it IS
less. I'll ride in the locomotive cab. "
She had dusty but a speedy ride to
this city, and she reached Wall street
in time to make a successful turn.
At another time she had a large
amount of Reading securities which
she had ordered her brokers to trans
fer to Philadelphia for her. When
she learned that they would have to
pay the express company rate in
proportion to the value of the securi-
ties, she was Mortified.
What, pay 500 for taking that
bundle to Philadelphia 1 can go
there myself and back for$4 and save
$96." She gathered up the securities
in her black bag and carried them
over to Philadelphia herself New
York World.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
HIT THE NAIL ON ThE HEAD
How EN-Congressman Ranney Rid Himself
of a Troublesome Bedfellow.


of Troublesome BedTeIlow.
Ex-Congressman A. A. Ranney of
Massachusc It's, who is accredited
with the leadership of the Boston
bar, gave evidence very early in life
OF the strength of purpose which has
characterized his subsequent career.
AS boy twas decreed by his stern
Old father that heand an elder broth
er should occupy the same bedroom
and share the same bed. The future
congressman dislked this arrange
ment exceedingly, for the substantial
reason that his brother possessed a
constitutional tendency to kick the
person with whom he chanced to be
sleeping out of bed. On cold winter
nights young Ranney would awaken
shivering, to find that his restless
bedfellow had acquired in the course
of an erratic slumber all the bed
clothes and was wrapped up in them
like an Indian papoose. The boy
bore this infiction uncomplainingly
for many weeks. Never a word said
he in the family circle of the kicks he
was obliged to submit to, or the cold
baths of freezing temperature which
reused him so often from pleasant
dreams.
One night, shortly after 12 strokes
had rung from the deep toned bell in
the tower of the Town hall, the
household was awakened by loud
hammering, which seemed to pro-
ceed from an upper room. Father
Ranney hurriedly donned his trousers
and taking a good, stout club for pro-
lection stole up stairs to take the
thief unawares. The hammering
grew louder as he approached the
room occupied by his sons. He crept
softly to the door and listened. Bang
went the hammer again and yet
again, and with each stroke heavy
nail seemed to have been driven fur
ther home.
Ranney pere waited no longer, but
threw the door wide open. Astrange
spectacle confronted him. His elder
son lay fast asleep and snoring on one
side of the bed. On the opposite side
the future congressman was kneeling
on the floor, busily engaged in nail
ing the bedclothing to the sideboard
of the couch.
What are you doing there2" roar
ed the irate father.
Why" replied this extraordinary
boy calmly, Il was just fixing these
bedclothes so that he couldn't kick
EN- off, as he has been doing for the
last six weeks"
Then there was scene, but the boy
lid not lose his temper although he
with his fathers command
% remove the nails he had driven
nto the bed. But it is worth noting
hat shortly afterward he was given
| bed to himself. New York Herald.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
The "Cruel Plant"

In one of the papers of the Cana
dian institute find two excellent ar
ticles upon a species of cannibalistic
plant, known to the residents of the
tropical portions of America as the
"cruel weed" or stranger" The
scientific name of this botanic oddi-
ty is Physianthus albens, and it is in.
digenous only to the western hemi-
sphere. The flowers of this queer
plant are provided with five pairs of
jaws, which are so arranged as to
quickly close upon the proboscis or
head of any unsuspecting moth or
other insect which may attempt to
extract honey from the blossom. To
make sure of it's prey this cruel flow
er holds fast as long as the insect
struggles, slowly releasing its grasp
as soon as the writings of the dying
creature cease.
According to the botanists, it be-
longs to the milkweed family (tribe
or order of asclepiads). The flowers
are pure white and very fragrant
and much like the tuberose in gener-
al appearance. Those who may wish
TO know more about this curiosity
will find very readable and instruct
i've article on the subject in Hender-
sons Handbook of Plants" article
"Physianthus. st. Louis Republic.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
Universities In America.

In a lecture before students of the
Johns Hopkins university President
Gilman proved pretty conclusively
that Professor Won Hoist was incoF
rect when he stated that there were
no universities in America There
are universities in this country which
will soon be, if they are not already,
the peers of any in the world. With
liberal endowments many OF them
have been enabled to secure the serv-
ices of the most noted educators, and
their students will rank as high as
those of the older universities of Eu-
rope In the higher education OF
women this country stands today far
in advance of all other lands and has
set the example which other coun-
tries now follow.-BaltimOre Ameri-
han
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
Fond of GhostlY ComnanY.

1t is strange in what a matter of
fact way persons who have investi-
gated spirit forces consider the Origi-
natOrs of them. l know a lady who
has been a widow for Is years who
thinks no more of cOnversing with
the spirit form Of her dead husband
than she does Of sitting down at the
table to eat She tells me that al
most nightly, while alone in room
of her home, she looks up and sees
the form of her husband quite at
ease. He never begins the converse
ton, but waits until his wife speaks
She told me that she did not doubt
that he frequently sat there long
time before she noticed him, as she
often became so interested in books
or sewing that she never thought Of
her surroundings. When one once
becomes interested in spiritualism,
the dread of ghostlike forms becomes
unknown. lido not know spiritualist
who would not rather meet his best
dead friend than his best living onel
Spiritualists believe that persons re-
tain the same characteristics in S. init
life that they had in earth life, so
they think of them merely as they
were when alive.-Pittsburg Dis.
match
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
NOTICE.

Notice i- hereby given that the COM
mon council Of the city Of Salem, Ore
gou, propose 10 improve Liberty street,
from the south line Of Chemeketa street
II the center Of Trade street, by estab-
lishiuga grade aud Bringing the street
70 that grade, by grav-liing the road
way eigh, inches deep, and by cou-
structing Doe necessary crosswalks and
drains: From the south line Of Che.
meketa street 90 The south line Of Ferry
street the improvement shall extend
aj.5 feet on each side OF the center line
of the street: sud from the south lire
Of Ferry street 70 the Ceuter Of Trade
street tie top II the eubankmeBt shall
extend ,ea feet ou each side u the cen-
ter line of thC street, the sides Of the
emtaukHeut with natural slope.
Done hy order " the common c0ur-
cl n He atg of salem, this 18Th day
Of AareI, 5L
I'D. 81 EDFS,
Il colder ol ile Cty OF salem, Oregon.
3l4lUd
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
IN the FIELDS.

stood among The murmurOus clover blooms
N..' ,.. s1.t air was pleasant on my face,
NUl burdens q, bird songs and sweet per
And hints OF delicate essences, that trace
Their birth t1 ojoyous gardens and fair groves
Where cnoirns thrushes sing and down voiced
doves.
Tie suuba1ms signtcd from the morning skies
ana every moist blade in the valley wide
Was lHsJrous, and the river, where it lies
Among tue green hills, hushed its lingering
Aud .eeriag in ccrulean peace upsmiled
Against tac heavens like an unwaked child.
fkuov not why, but DER my spirit there
a sadness fell talt bowed my soul in woe;
Inc u.lu songs came like dirges through the
ThodaiHied banks appeared like drifted snow.
The cluv.r's scent and murmur of the bees
Were irausntoi lost hopes and dead memories.
Then, swiftly whhlus from the zenith, fell
The harr.yls harsh, sharp screaming and o
deep,
Fuucreai stiffness settled DER the dell
1t seemct Jlo very bees had fallen asleep
And iear,Wilu uudarhrcoth things scarcely heard,
Made mute the yo.ceiUi music Of each bird.
On wide wings poised that falcon; wheeling
viewed
The sumhrous valley, then, like missile feet,
Shot through blue depths Of air beyond the
Whore hills rose smiling heavens soft kiss to
meet,
And as he vanished from tho skies anew
The STIR OF Ike was reused the valley through.
And from the grove near by a clear voice came,
a tnrusus Wurhlc, Wild and weird and soft,
Like young poets song, living flame
llG4INa N4H UtlUlU1Jt, That, repeated oft
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
A Change In Self.

A young girl who was dissatisfied
with her home life and always talk
ing of her grievances and showing her
discomfort in voice, look and manner
surprised friend whom she met one
day by her quick step and bright
smile and happy voice. How are
things at homeT the friend asked,
thinking that some good news had
made the change. "Oh, everything
is just the same, but am different
was the reply. Rams Horn.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

1t has been found by Saville Kent
that the pearl oyster reaches matu-
rity in a shorter time than was for
merly supposed. He thinks that un-
der favorable conditions a period not
exceeding three years suhices for the
shell TO attain to the marketable size
of 8 or 9 inches in diameter, and that
the heavy shells Of five pound or six
pound weight per pair may be the
product of five years growth.-Pub-
lie Opinion.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
The eHouri,s NYooden Leg.

Several thousands Of pounds were
paid for one wooden leg provided by
the sultan of Turkey for favorite Of
his harem. Having lost her leg IN an
accident, the sultan had an artificial
one of wood made for her, and by his
directions it was set with rare and
costly jewels to the value OF many
thousands Of pounds. When released
from its position each night, this jew
eled limb is guarded with great care
and restored 10 its fair owner when
she rises in the mOrning.-JeweleTs
Circular.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
Judge Riner,s OninIon.

Judge Riner of Colorado is quoted as
saying: II am now an ardent advocate
of woman suffrage and believe it will
prove an inestimable blessing to Colo
RADIO. 1t brings politics to the freside
and is a constant incentive to education
on the great subject of government"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
Necessary TO baptism,

What must precede baptism :"
asked the rector when catechising
the Sunday school
"A baby, exclaimed a bright boy,
with the air Of one stating self SVl
dent Tuth.-LOndOn Ht-BitI
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

The expense of each individual
telephone instrument is larger in a
larger circuit than in a smaller one,
because the switchboard and other
connections increase in geometrical
ratio as the number of instruments
increase. That is why rentals are
higher in a large city than in a small
one,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

The English sovereign's sons and
Frandsons, when created peers, are
entitled to seats in the house of lords
at the left of the throne, but when,
10y the death of their father, they be-
come only collaterally related to the
sovereign, they sit among the dukes.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

Growing blackberries and mush-
rooms, by law, are not private prop
erty in England. One may be pros
ecuted for trespass on land where
they grow, but not for theft in taking
them-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

We'll, no, remarked bare, brown
tree, shiyering in it's box on New
Years eve, I'm not turn over a new
leaf now, but in the spring l shall.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22

A duke is styled his grace, the
Duke Of -, and addressed as my
lord duke or your grace.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-03-22
HOUSE Painting, Decorating,
Hard Wood Finishing,

Can % 70 good references Estimates furnish
eI. Adde'S. 6eO. F-schstruih, salem. heal
dsuce ou sal eIn Motor hallway. North Salem
Leave orders at steiner blOssera. il-ed
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
The Mayors to be Banaueted.

Preparations of an elaborate ma
ture have been made to receive and
entertain the delegates to the May
or's Convention which conyenes at
the State House Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock, A meeting Of the Ar
rangements Committee was held at
the city hall yesterday afternoon at
which It was decided to give agrand
banquet at the Capital Hotel Wed.
nesday night, Other features Of
entertainment will be a naptha
launch excursion on the river to
Big Rock and a carriage drive all
over the city, Arkansas Gazette
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Three Years in a Mad House.

We have examined a most thrill
Ing book, entitled as above, written
by Mr. E, B, Fleming, of Sulphur
Springs, Tex, The author writes
from his own experience, as he was
confined for three years in the Tex
as insane asylum, finally escaping
therehom, and making his way to
relatives in a distant state, 1t is a
very interesting narrative, and
well worth the price asked for It,
Mr., Fleming comes well recommends
ed He Is a most intelligent and
pleasant conversationalist, as well
as fluent and graceful writer II Is
said that he now possesses rare IN
tellectual capacities unknown to
hm before misfortune overlook
him. An who read his book speak
but to praise It,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Cost of Railroad Cars.

An ordinary hat-car costs to build
about 1880; a fiat bottom coal car
costs $475; a gondola drop bottom
coal car $525; a double bottom hop
per coke car, $54O; a box car, 5000;
a stock car, $3.50; a ventilated fruit
car, 800; a refrigerator car, $500; a
four-wheel caboose, 800; a 5O-foot
mail and baggage car, $500; a Sec
oud-class passenger coach, $4 800; a
tirst-class coach, $500; and a first
class Pullman car costs $15, ,0OO.--
New York World.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Appointment washington District,

HAL iNNA'''HHN
The following are the appoint.
meuts of Washington District LAT.
tie Rock conference, NJ, E, church
South, @. Nj, Hill, p, e., Prescott
station, j, II, Rggini De Ann cir
cult G.. w. Mathews;Genoa circuit,
j, D. Whiteside; Richmond circuit,
G, W, Morgan; Emmett circuit, g.
A. Hill; Bright Star circuit to be
supplied; Spring lin circuit, j, H.
McKelvey, Hope station, A. D. Jen'
ldns; Washington circuit, D. H.
Dickinson; Fulton and College Hill,
Jno, D, Sturgisi Rocky Comfort cir
cult, b, L, Scott Chapel Hill cir
cult, II, Il, Seruggsi Locksburg cir
cult, j, II. Bradford Mineral
Springs circuit, W. T, Lock- Center
Point circuit, n, r. Steel Nashville
circuit, W. A, Steel,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

The Interstate Christmas fair to
be given by the colored people, will
be held in the Henry building, op-
posite the Benefited hotel, Those
who have it in charge tell us that it
promises to be a success.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

On Saturday, Dec, 22d, the In.
ter.State Christmas Fair (colored)
will open in the Henry building, op.
posite the Benefited hotel Rev. G.,
w. Dudley, the manager reports
everything encouraging for making
Il a success, The exhibition hall
has been most tastefully decorat-
ed Already some splendid exhib.
It's are In place A special day will
be arranged for the white people
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

The Twin City Undertaken Co,
has secured the contract for barry
ing Miller countys paupcrs for the
next year. Mr. w. H, Booth, the
manager, is a most worthy and de-
serving young gentleman.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

We understand that nobody put
in bid for the keeping and work.
iug of Miller county's prisoners.
This is to be regretted, as they are
a source Of heavy expense.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

We congratulate our friend Hon
E. E. White of Prescott. He has
been appointed law clerk in the
Indian Territory department at a
salary of 81, 900 per annum.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

The Temple of Fashion is the
great resort of the ladies', and now
that It has reduced prices on every
thing in stock, greater crowds than
ever will flock there ~ Z
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

O'Dwyer & Ahern will keep up
their special sale of ready-made
sheets, blankets, table linen, nap
kins and towels this week. Read
adv,giving extraordinary low prices,
and give them a call.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

An enjoyable German was given
last evening at the Harmony Club
Hail. in honor of Miss Shelley Block
er, of Pittsburg, who is here visit
ing Miss Jauneta Hannah.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

The Hoffman lIdw, Go, have add
ed plumbing department to their
business, and guarantee to do first
class plumbing at reasonable prices,
128
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

In another place we give the APP
pointments of the Washington dis
trict, NJ. E. church South of which
College Hill and Fairview are a
part.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Buy a broom from "UncIe Zach"
Davis, the poor old blind man, who
peddles brooms to earn an honest
living, without begging. Kindly
assistance to such a deserving gem
tleman, always carries with it its
own reward. II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Now is the time to make holiday
purchases, while the stocks OF the
merchants are complete. Such
merchants who are prepared to
supply the trade are daily announ-
cing this fact through the columns
of the TExARKANlAN,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

See adv of TeSarkana Livery Co. 4,
giving reduced prices for hearses
and carriages for funerals, This
firm has also reduced prices In all
undertaken supplies.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Mr. Thos Hodge secured the CON
tract for keeping the Miller county
poor farm for another year. He is
TO receive $3.50 per month for the
care of each inmate, to include
medical attention.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

See attractive new adv Of II
Il Bhley. IL you wish to buy your
relatives or friends a useful Christ.
mas present, read his card and give
him call.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Mr., j. II, Bigger handles the fin.
est Of imported and domestic fruits,
the best of candies, nuts, etc, He
makes a specially of fruit in bas-
kets. 1918
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Remember the TExAEKANIAN job
Office is by fan the best in the city
and turns out all classes of work as
neatly and cheaply as any
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Photograph albums IN Plush
Wood, leather, Celluloid, li2art
skin and aluminium, at
SMITH DRUo Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Go to Huddlestou Bros, for
Christmas Turkeys and ducks, They
received large number Of Hne
fowls from Texas yesterday, and
can supply one and all, 1918
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

We acknowledge a pleasant call
from Mr.. G, T, Mcclure, connected
with the Lynn Lumber Co., at Fort
Lynn, He is a genial gentleman,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Rev. ], W, Johnson, who was at
Rusk this year. has been assigned
to the pastorate of the State Line
Methodist church here, for theneS
Nenr.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

For a nice juicy steak and fine
meats of all kinds call ON the enter
prising EIuddleston Bros
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

W. S. Baldwin, of Paris, Texas,
is guest at the Huckins House to-
day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

A beautiful display of handker-
chief extracts in cut glass bottles,
for Christmas presents
1916 SMITH DRUG Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Everything in the latest and
rrettiest styles, in jewellery and sill
yerware, at f l. Schuster 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Dolls! Dollsll Dolls!!!

All kinds, styles, sizes and prices
SMITH DRUG Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Diamonds and fine watches, at
greatly reduced prices, at Louis
Heilbron's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Limo.

For White Tennessee lime, go to
the TeXarkana Hardware Co. 2-28
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Our new plumber turns out first
class plumbing Prices reasonable,
Give us 4 trial HOFFMAN llDw, Co,
1873
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Those beautiful silver belt buckets
at r. 7. Schusters always please
the ladies. Call and see them.
IN OK
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Have your watches and clocks re-
paired by the old reliable jewler
II. L. Schuster. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Mr.. Charlie Reeves is suffering
from lumbago, but was able to be
out yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Watch the columns of the Tex
ARKANIAN for bargains in Christmas
and other goods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Don't forget that j, II. Bigger
his every variety and character of
Christmas fireworks. l3 l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

A large line of manufacturers
novelty and combination purse and
card cases, (only one of kind just
received at II, Il, Briley's, u 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

For fine cigars cali at j. H. Big
gers. He has the best smokers in
the CITY, II l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Ladies embroidered silk handker-
chiefs manufacturers samples) will
be sold cheap by II. i. Briley,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

DR.. w, G, Spearman has been con
tirued as the county physician for
Miller county A good selection
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Louis Heilbron, the reliable jewel
er, will surprise you in the low pric-
es, in fine Jewels, l2.l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

See Lemly's new adv He has
the choicest of Christmas goods at
lowest prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Louis Hebron invites inspection
to his large display of Diamonds,
Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Um-
brellas, etc. l2l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Old Gold taken in exchange for
New Jewelry, at Louis Heilbrons,
the Leading Jeweler, II II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Fine boneless hams, just received
at lluddleston Bros, meat market
tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

FoR RENT-A typewriter Rem
mington No, 3, in good condition,
For information apply at this of
fee, 9.2S.tf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

The TExApNANlAN job Office is
prepared to priut the finest of wed
ding invitations, Call and see sam.
nles
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Stop that cough by taking 4 bot
tie of Positive Cough Cure at
SMITH DRUd Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

For your Christmas fruits can
dies, nuts, etc, call on j. II. Big.
ger, the old reliable confectoner,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Louis Heilbron's stock of Jewelry
is complete, in all its line. II II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Mr. Will II. Ross, representing
the Little Rock Gazette, is a visitor
in the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Fine line of silverware shown at
Louis Heilbron's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Mr.. II. w. Huntington will make
New Orleans his future home.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Lawyer H. S. Sutton, is down
from Hope today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Little Rocks city council has vot-
ed to shut up all the bawdy houses
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
You'll Rogret It,

If you buy holiday goods before eS
amining our stock,
1873 SMITH DRUG Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18
Limo.

The Texarkana Hardware Co Is
handling pure white lime 2.2S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Go to Louis Heilbron, 'The Jew
eler," for fine goods IL IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-18

Fl. Ray of Queen City is visitor
in the city.