EVENING CAPITAL JOURNAL.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 1SSS.
FKIISOXAXS.
J. 1?. Shepard, of Polk county is
in the city.
Col. ami Mrs. Dr. Adair, of As
toria, are in town.
Prof. Hen Childers is in town, on
hi way to Gervais where he teaches
this year.
Mr. ami Mrs. C. E. Shipley and
ife drove over from Oswego yester
day to attend the fair.
Frank Conover is over and owns
up that he did not come "on busi-ne-s"
but to see the fair.
Mrs. M. Itanip, who has been to
Xctucca with some of her sons and
families, returned yesterday.
C. W. Beers, of Santa Barbara,
Cal., has accepted the position of
secretary of the Portland Y. M. (J. A.
A. F. Miller who for several years
wore the green sash of superinten
dent of the pavilion, and who te
president of the old agricultural
ooclety, is at the fair.
Miss Hallie Parrish writes from
Massachusetts that it is so cool there
that she is already wearing her furs
morning and evening. This is
rather a contrast to Oregon, where
a man is comfortable in his shirt
sleeves all day long.
1'lcuant Affair.
Last evening, after the adjourn
ment of Sedgwick Post Xo. 10 and
the W. It. C. Corps, the members
met at the residence of Prof. Z. M.
l'arvin, from whence they marched
in couples to the residence of D. W.
Matthews, under the leadership of
Mr. Henry Rogers. Mr. Matthews
being absent, the visitors surprised
the family, and took complete pos
sesion of the premises. That gen
tleman, however, soon afterward ar
rived at home, but gracefully sur
surrendcred to the authority in pos
session. After several hours spent
in pleasant converse, Mrs. Matthews'
lovely daughters threw open the
diulng hall doors, and the invaders
were invited to partake of the re
freshments spread before them. Old
soldiers know how to do that thing
elllciently, and generally their wives
are very good assistants. At a late
hour the retreat was sounded, and
the conquerors went on their way
rejoicing, while Mr. Matthews had
been thus publicly reminded that
Sept. 18th was his birthday. TJhe lad
ies of the Relief Corps nre entitled to
the credit of getting up this pleasant
surprise.
Drer and to Sparc.
W. IJ. Prettyman, the well known
nurseryman, was in town yesterday
and visited the fair. In company
witli T. C. Baker, D. W. Rubaugh
iiiul Hnrrv Cooner. he went up Into
new hunting grounds in some of the
Linn county mountains. They
killed twenty-six deer, carefully
drying every pound that they did
not use fresh, even to the tongues.
They could have killed fifty, Just as
easily, but they were too good sports
men to slay one more than they
could utilize. Mr. Prettyman
showed the writer some mighty
interesting looking gold that he had
pounded out of rotten quartz while
prospecting on the trip.
m
Tie 1 Titrc
The Democrat says that Messrs.
Cm-ran &. Montelth have backed
down in their offer to wager f 1,000
on Harrison. Mr. Montelth states
that this is wholly Incorrect, as the
$1,000 in cold hard cash remains lit
their safe awaiting any one who
desires to cover it with the money,
but it will not be put up against any
such paper as Ike Hyman, of San
Francisco, put up aud uftenvurds
drew down. Albany Herald.
Bxtrtntrr ralifal.
Mrs. Rockenfleld, of the conser
vatary at the corner of Court and
Winter streets met with an acutely
painful accident yesterday. Bheran
a sliver of wood between the finger
nail and the sensitive flesh until It
touched the bono of the first joint.
So firmly was it wedged there that
she was obliged to go to a surgeon
and have it cut out.
will A-pljf-r Pirtti.
The friends of Robt Tapp, who
was sent to the penitentiary" from
louglas county in May 18S7 for
ult with attempt to kill, publish
notice that they will apply to the
governor and board for a pardon, on
-d October. Whisky incited the
ulL He is now a trusty.
Call at Wat kins' restaurant for a
i men'. All th luxuries of the
aon. lw
Subscribe for the Capital JJopk-
AI.
TltE STATE FAIR.
Beautiful Weather Absence of Hent
and DustFine Stock, Mam
moth Vegetables.
The finrili-n n Valry ltoncr. Work or
of Art The ltuee.
In spite of all notices and efiorts
to get exhibits and machinery in
place before the opening hour, par
ties were still bringing in and
arranging large displays of all kinds.
Oregon and eastern stock of all
breeds has been coming in so fast,
that additional room has had to be
provided.
It is too soon to give a detailed
account of the exhibits and attract
ions, because they are not complete.
IN TIIK PAVILION.
At the outrance you are met by
very fine collections of oil and water
color paintings, crayons, paintings
on porcelain, on panels, on silk and
velvet, etc. A great variety of mar
velous executions in fancy work,
and all kinds of handicraft with
needle, feathers, wool, aud almost
every conccviable material, orna
ment the walls. Magnificent,
costly, curious and old fashioned
quilts, table-covers, rugs, ornament
ed towels, napkins, dollies, shuwls,
children aud ladies wear, etc., show
wonderful taste, skill aud patience.
The garden Is a fairy bower. The
cut flowers are marvels of beauty
and powers of combination. Then
there are grasses, wheat, barley,
cats, rye; sweet, field and pop corn;
tobacco, red peppers, peanuts,
sugar cane, the large castor bean,
tree from Gov. Moody's garden, a
growing and ripening pineapple,
chestnuts, figs, and all ordinary
fruits of extraordinary size. Also
Japan buckwheat, mammoth
squashes weighing over 100 lbs,
with a groat collection of monster
vegetables, dried and fresh fruits,
cooked and pickled delicacies;
mineral.-", singing birds, and
temperance literature. It is surpris
ing how few Salem or Portland
firms make any display of their
goods. Brown, Fullerton & Co.,
have a handsome lot of stoves of all
kinds, and they say they reap large
pecuniary benefits every year from
the exhibit. The Singer Sewing
Machine Company present speci
mens of all kinds of work that seem
almost incredible as done by a ma-
cliine. Whale and Gallagher have
handsome pianos nnd organs, and
their Mr. Turner discourses artistic
and popular music with cute and
power Mrs. Frank Cooper has
corsets and ladles goods. Mrs.
Whittaker, from Independence, is
surrounded by canaries of all
shades, and with fine powers of
song. The state W. C. T. U. aro
busv distributing teniDcrauco litera
ture at their stand. Mrs. Sliiply, of
Oregon City, is superintending it.
ON TIIK ailOONDS
Area fine bazaar of useful aud orna
mental articles, carried on in a
building specially erected for the
ladles of the Catholic church who
are ralslug funds for the completion
of their house of worship. The
Presbyterian ladies have a refresh
ment Etand that keeps them profit
ably busy. The machinery Is get
ting in full swing. Stock, poultry,
swine are well represented. The
races attract a great deal of attention
and on Saturday a special purse Is
ottered, and some eastern horses of
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note win participate.
There is an Impromptu exhibit of
fruits from Salem and vicinity
which la attracting considerable at
tention. A seedling peach by Mr.
John Aiken measures 12Jxl2 inches.
Mr. Chadford has a pear 14JxlG
Inches. Several nelsons from other
states are very much surprised at
the fruit.
Mr. Savage, of Salem, has some
second growth blackberries and
other fruits on exhibition, which are
remarkable.
Mr. Wllklna has a number of spec
imens of ore from the Blue river
country on exhibition, which are
worthy of the attention of anyono
interested in mineralogy.
In the plant exhibit Mrs. Bridges
has ono hundred, Mrs. Taylor
seventy-five, Mrs. Haas, nlnety-flvo
exhibits.
Mrs. Wolf, of Portland, lias an
elegant display of out flowers and
boqueU and also some fruit.
A. F. Miller of Portland was
elected a mombor at the new state
board of agticulturo, vice R. K.
Uybeo, wbco term has expired.
C. P. Bailey has a splendid col
leetion of goats Bkins dressed with
the fine, silky hair on, for robes,
mats, etc.
YESTERDAY'S RACKS.
TUB ONK AND ONH-KIUHTH DASH.
Ilunnlng-Kpeclal purse of 1400,
1 inltot W. F. Mattock's b ra Ite-
p. !, n-aMiig
pottn won first; Whltmoro Bros'
Coloina second ; time, 17
Special purse of $800, best 3 in 5,
J. Misner's s m Maud Knox won
first place In three straight heats.
Time, 1st heat, 220, 2nd, 20; Srd,
2:10J.
TlIHKK-YKAIl-OM) THOTS.
MOO, best 3 in 5; Pricomount
won In three straight heats; time,
1st heat, 2:40t i 2nd heat, 2:39 :;
3rd heat, 2:2.-) ; the best time ever
mado in Oregon by a three-year-old
stallion.
LOCAL NOTKS.
Waste paper and exchanges for
salo at this ollice.
The grand parade of stock takes
plaeo to-morrow morning.
Wilklns keeps a good restaurant
at the fair. Try him.
Painless dental operations at Dr.
T. C. Smith's, 92 State street.
Try Kelly Bros'. Commercial
streets for icecream or full lunch.
The melon social at Mrs. Gilling
ham's.last night, was a very pleasant
aflair.
The attendance at the fair was
greatly increased yesterday and
to-day.
There- were over a hundred pas
sengers on the California train this
morning.
For a good, homelike meal go to
the W. C. T. U., In the opera house
block, Court street.
On the fair grounds you can gt-t a
good meal for 25 cents at the Yamhill
restaurant, next to the secretary's
office.
The fifth annual convention of
Y. M. C. A. for Oregon and Wash
ington Territory meets this week, at
Seattle.
No Grange meeting at the fair,
this year. State Lecturer Hayes Is
in mo east ami so me usual call was
not published
Watklnsforseeing the demand for
meal 8 has made extra provision at
the Rocky Mountain restaurant,
opposite the opem house.
Don't fall to sec the Standard
Museum & Specialty Co. to-night,
corner Court and Commercial
streets, opposite J. M. Rosenberg
fe Co. tf
Be sure and come to Donnelson's
Bros, restaurant ami get a good
square meal for a quarter. We
guarantee as good a meal as Is to be
had on the grounds. It.
The- professors at the Willamette
university evidently were once
young folks themselves. They grant
ed vacation to-day, that all who
wished might go to the fair.
Mr. Erplaing has a cosmorama
which is really excellent. It con
sists of 90 views of battle fields and
scenery and is well worth the price
of admission. Near the pavilion.
A Farmers' congress In the
room over machinery hall at the
fair grounds to-night. Among
others Prof. M. V. Rork will speak.
All Interested in farming are in
vited to attend.
R. H. Price, Salem pioneer hack
man, will wait on passengers to or
from tho depot with promptness
and politeness. Leave orders at
the White Corner where his slate
hangs out.
A. J. Basey is at all times ready
to attend orders to take Intending
passengers to tho train or meet them
there and take them to any part of
the city. Also ready to attend all
calls night and day. tf.
Those who did not sell wheat at
76 cents, can now do so 72, There
Is a general belief, however, that It
will come up again. But let every
ono act on his own judgment. The
Journal has no advice to give.
Miss Nellie McManuus, of Salem,
was taken suddenly sick about noon,
to-day on the fairgrounds, supiobed
to be with congestion of the lungs
or asthma. She was taken to the
ladles dressing room and a cab sent
for which conveyed her home.
I). D. Prettyman who has charge
of tho floral department says a dog
among those pots of choice flowers
is like "a bull in a china shop," apt
to overturn and destroy the growth
of several seasous. He does not
recognize the necessity of dogs at
a fair and keeps a stout stick for the
special benefit of I how that Invade
his domain.
Read the lecture ad. about Dr.
Nourse of Washington City who
speaks In the opera house on Wed
nesday and Thursday of next week.
If there Is anything in strong testi
monials from men of national repute
who are above giving "telly," the
Dr. Is an orator, and full of wit ami
Information mot liappily conveyed
uetyou ueKeu eariy
good locations, ho
ami seau In!
CbarXC for
' rtMorved saaU. At J. Ii. Burr's or
j McF. Pattons book storw they
n be Mxsured. ,
UUIWIIUIIJ
woomiuux
As Seen by the Journal's Traveling
Correspondent.
SUIWTAXTIAL IMPKOVKMKNTS
Since the Ut VUlt of Thl l'liper'
Koprenriitntli o.
An extended description of tho
city of Woodburn nppenrcd In the
Capital Journal last June, but
as considerable Improvement has
been going on duriug the summer,
a short review of the town would
not be cut of place at this time.
Woodburn is an unincorporated
town, situated in the northern
portion of French Prairie, about
seventeen miles from Salem, and
at the cross roads of the Oregon and
California railroad and the Orcgon-
lan railway. The population of
Woodburn is estimated at over four
hundred souN. It is ono of the
healthiest locations in the state, nnd
poseses advantages that will
ultimately make it one of tho lead
ing cities of the Willamette valley.
It Is already attracting considerable
attention from parties visiting this
portion of the state from tho east.
Eight trains pass through the town
dally and as parties transferring
from one railroad to tho other stop
over for over an hour, ample time is
allowed them to walk over tho town,
and a careful Inspection Is sure to
result favorably.
TIIK WOOD11UKN CANNKKY
Is running at its full capacity and
turning out tho finest lot of canned
fruits we have seen on the coast.
Thoy have put up over 1,500 cans of
pears and an immense quantity of
plums, gooseberries, blackberries,
tomatoes, strawberries, crab apples,
beans, and are at present putting up
corn at the rate of fifty bushels per
day. Messrs. Heiulow & Hall have
received a patent green corn cutter
from Portland, Maine, and are inoro
than pleased with tho work done by
the machine, it being the only one
on the coast.
TIIK 1'UM.IC SCHOOLS
Opened Monday with a good at
tendance, and as soon as hop pick
ing Is over quite a largo muulicr will
be added to the roll. Prof. J. B.
Lcathormau Is principal aud Miss
Bessie Caples assistant. Tho build
ing has lately been repainted, nn
addition put on, and now automatic)
seats added, which makes quite an
improvement in tho building.
Nl'ltSlIltY.
The nursery of J. II. Settleinier,
located at this place, Is ono of the
largest on tho Pacific- coast, and
adds greatly to tho attractions of
Woodburn. The nursery at present
covers an areaof nearly onehundrcd
acres, and comprises all tlio dlficrout
varieties of fruit, shade aud orna
mental trees, shrubs and plants of
all descriptions, and everything else
ever found In a nun-cry. Several
men have- been busily engaged for
the past few weeks budding young
trees, and will bo employed during
the winter grafting. People con
templating setting out orchards this
fall will do well by writing to Mr.
Scttlemier for Information and
prices.
NAHUOW OAIK1K,
The Oregonlan Railway Company
have commenced, at last, to repair
their roadbed. Tho track was some-
thno ago condemned, and Receiver
Scott came to the conclusion that ho
had better have some work dono.
A gang of workmen commenced
Monday laying new ties, tho con
tract calling for 125,000 ties to be
laid as soon as possible. Two saw
mills have been erected near town
on Pudding rlvor, and arc at preeout
sawing bridge timbers and ties.
Tills Is something that should have
been done long ago, but "better late
than never." Their warehouse, at
this place, Is closed this season owing
to some misunderstanding.
IJU'IIO.VKMKNTH.
F. T. Hayes, of the real estate
firm of Todd Js Hayes, lately pur
chased 102 acres of land, about four
mlloH from Woodburn, In tho Butte
creek bottoms, and has Just com
pleted a fine residence.
W. N. Durrell, tho enterprising
butcher, has moved into his new
llOUMS.
J. T. Carter Is erecting a nice
dwelling near the railroad track, a
abort distance south of town.
T. K. ailmore and wife lately
arrived In the valley from Nebraska,
and after looking over the country
decided to settlelu Woodburn. They
have purchased lmlf a block of land
and are going to put up a residenc;
also, subscribed for the Jouhnal.
A sure ludieattou of a iroperoua
future.
Il.n rUmlnlr liiu Mmnuiwul fl'fl
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erection or a dwelling m me wwerii
part ' .wn.
F. A. Fash, tho furniture man, Is
finishing a lino dwelling oast of tho
Advent church.
Win. Miller, of Wyoming, has
purchased tho property of Mrs.
Morrin, in the northern part of town,
and will shortly erect a now dwell
i"g.
James Broyles Is putting up a
neat residence in Sottlenuer's addi
tion. F. A. Ford Is contemplating tho
orcotion of a fl,.00 dwelling on his
block In tho nenr future.
NOTKS.
Todd it Hayes, real estate agents,
nre soiling considerable property at
present.
Oscar Ncndol, tho barber, has
returned from a visit to Eastern
Oregon.
Mr. Fash who has boon sutlerlng
from rheumatism for some time, is
improving.
G. W. Payscr, of Salem, has com
menced tho erection of a kiln to
contain 100,000 brick.
Mrs. Fash and children, who have
been at Yaqultm bay for some time
rusticating, returned Saturday.
We understand tho Oregon Land
Company intend buying a tract of
land adjoining town on tho south.
Rev. Ward, of the Seventh Day
Advents, has boon holding meeting
In tho church at this place tho last
few days.
W. L. Tooze, nn enterprising
merchant, Is kept busy receiving
wheat at his warehouse. Ho will
store over 100,000 bushels.
F. G. Eby, of Harrlsburg, has
moved to this city and opened a
photograph gallery, and Is now pre
pared to take all kinds of pictures.
J. M. Poorman, Woodburn's
gonial druggist, Is still on deck, and
keeps the citizens well supplied
with Southern Oregon watermelons.
Tho window curtains in the
parlor of the Woodburn hotel ac
cidentally caught lire Sunday, but It
was put out before any damage was
done.
Mr. Brady, representing a numlcr
of citizens of Davenport, Iowa, was
In the city last week and made ar
rangements for tho purchase of 150
acres of land, part of which Is Inside
tho city limits.
Tracy Poorman gave a birthday
party last Friday, which about 40
of his school mates attended. A'
lino tlmu was had and ended by
all having their pictures taken Inn
group by Mr. Eby.
J. II. Khuets has sold his place
adjoining town, consisting of 10J
acres and saloon property, for $1, 400,
to Maurice Jacobs, of San Francisco.
Mr. Jacobs Intends going extensively
into tho chicken business.
bUtorn I.o.l, Ono Hated.
ii a piinnu dinner given to uon
cral Harrison, when ho was a candi
date for tho office of president of
tho United Slates, one of the guests,
rather conspicuously, "drank to his
health." Tho general pledged his
toast by drinking water. Another
gentleman o I re red a toast and said:
"General, will you favor mo by
drinking a glass of wlno?" Tho
general, In a vcrygeiUlemanly way,
begged to bo excused. He was
again urged to join In a glass of
wine. Tills was too much. Ho rose
from his scat aud said In the most
dignified manner:
"Gentlemen, I have twice refused
to partake of the wlno cup. I hnpo
that will bo sufficient. Though you
press the matter ever so much, not
a drop shall pass my lips. I made a
resolvo when I started In life tliat I
would avoid strong drink. That
vow I have never broken, f am one
of a class of soventeou young men
who graduated at col lego together.
The other sixteen members of my
class now fill drunkard's graves
aud all from tho pernicious habit of
wine-drinking. I oweallmy health,
my happiness and prosperity to that
resolution. Would you urge mo to
break It now?"
ThooIIect on that coniuiiy may
be Imagined. Tho Presbyterian.
DIKD,
HKil'WOItTJf.- At llw rtairieiMxi of lit
Kmndiwmjl In Kt Hgll, WwtiuaHU
TnonnW, Hrf l. Il t IfJi (?f.
Olla hI tallit bf Uv. WhIUhi itd IU
Hklpwwii), d MMMllMnd It (ty.
The baby had been slek a long
time, and for the last three mouths
required constant attention. The
eh I Id has lliiKrMl, MMiiltiKly at the
lol tit of death, for weeks, aud Its
death Is a luippy release from will Wr
ing. 'Hie IWeaved purwuts lutvc
tlw sympathy of many friends in
this hour of mourning. The funeral
takes place from tlm residence of
('. F. Iloyal, Kast Halwn, to-morrow
at 1 Ml p. in.
Layfatte Iteglster please copy)
nVUSTOX AMI VICIMTV.
Mr. Eliss Conner has loft lo-day
for Eastern Oregon.
George Tnngrvlvo Is havlngn neat
seven room cottage orcotod near
ltallston. It will bo ready for occu
pancy In a short time.
Mrs. J. Ball has gone to Sprague,
W. T., which is to lw her future
home. She rejoins her husband
who wont there last spring.
Mr. 1 1. Byorly has sold the Gentry
farm of 120 acres, which is on tho
road between Porrydulo and llnll
ston, to Kenneth Campbell.
Mr. Tyndale, who was struck over
the head by the boss of a throshimr
crew recently, wont out yesterday
for tho first thuo since his injury,
lie will soon bo all right again.
Mr. G. W. Dyxtra, of Ballston,
met witli a painful accident Inst
Saturday while chopping down a
tree. Ono of tho limbs struck him
In tho eye. It will not permanently
otroct his sight, however.
O.
I'.lvtr Stcamm.
We are to have both O. P. and O.
R. it N. boats on the rlvor as soon an
tho wot season opens. Five or six
boats are promised. That should
ntfiird plenty of carrying capacity,
competition and reasonable prices.
EDUCATIONAL.
!
Miss Knex:
Will continue Her School for the en
suing year nt tho LITTLE CENTRAL
SCHOOL BUILDING, Cor. Church and
Marion Sts.. beginning
SKL'TKMIIKU 10.
ltH-u'.w
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC!
Wllluinetto Utilvflrsify.
Mont nimwkhAiI ki'IiooI of munis oil tho
nortliviM coiikI. About
150 STUDKNTS LAST YKAIL
Council In
I-Mltno, Orair Hlnulntf, Violin,
I lurmuiiy. unit Countur-
polnt.
Diploma on completion nl oom-w,
TniclirrNi 'A. M. 1'itrvlii, 1'ninkln l
Joiuti, KviiCox. ANHmtiiiit.i.uluM.Hmllh.
Flint term Ih-kIhh Momliiy, Hcptomwr
.'Id, lHsft. Henri fur mmloKiic. Kor Ititlber
irllfiilnrH mlilrcd"
X. M. PAKVIN,
MilKlrnl Director, HiiU'iii, Or.
S-lMltf.wIt
ST. PAUL'S Sill
Boys and Girls.
Tho huIiooI will upon nn lira 24U
of KoiitfintHT. Tuorouiili Inntruo-
(lon In tho primary nnd
RUvuuevd
English J3ranches
LATIN AND EKMRNTS OH MUSIC
-la couriMv
TUHMH and further InformMloa tiuty bo
Hiul on sppllrntlon In
HKV. P. II. lOHT,
Cur. ClivmtkcUi nd HUitoHU.
8-ao-tr
For Sale.
A (oml Iron fretn Knrnfl Tower, (knxj
for nil utm, from one to full CMpoetljr.
All fur til- low prlr of too. Cnll nt (l.o !
oltlo I'lilvr, Vlm-KMr A Fruit l'ifrving
Company'" oKlc. Hlrn, Ort-gun.
Tnkn Mnta of Thl.
TTVIIl I.OOO WK WILL HKI.I.SO .
well Improved garden Uad, wltiila 1
mll(- of Hnlem. flood road to Uiwn Iba
rear around, llulldlnif- good. FINE YOUNG
ORCHARD and eirellent gnu laud. TbUi
U a Utrgtiln.and will bo held only a.lxnt
time, at Mimm) flgurM. Cull, unu we will
how you the property. ,
Vt ll.liin A t,IIAMUI.Jll.JV.
Oiwri. Iloute, Halm,Ur.
MH1WU
JKFKKUSON.
A. R IIUDKLSON,
DILAI.HU in
IIAKIIWAKB, T1NWAUK,
StovM, and Farmlflg ImplwiMte.
Alto wtrrfcM a ftH italic Mf
I'AINTB, 0IL8
ClUAItH and TOHACCO,
(JLAHH and l'UTTY.
JKvyyMncs, - Okmjox.
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