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(THE -CAPITA! EVENING JOTJBMAi. 'HE CAPITAL JOURNAL. xTJBLWHEDDAILY.EXCEFTHUNDAY, Br TUB Caoital Journal Publishing Company. (Incorporated.) Entered at the postofllce at Balcm,Or.,n second-class matter. JACOB L. MITCHELL Manager! 8e fourth page for terms of subscrip tion." Advertisements to Insure Insertion (for he name day) should be handed In by 1 O'CIOCK. Correspondence containing news of In terest and Importance Is desired from all part of the state. No attention will be paid to nnonymous communications. Persons desiring the Capital Jouunai. served at their houses can secure It by pos jol card request, or by word left at this ofnee. ,, Specimen numbers seut free on applica tion. Office, corner Court and Liberty Streets. SAT U III) A V. DKCEMIIKH 7 A Romnmce of a Very Curious Nature. Ml IS WELL THAT ENDS WELL Irene, a lleantifol Girl Meets with the Hardships and Troubles of this World hut Finally Rewarded. Three fair-haired maidens sat to gether eagerly dlHcussIug a subject, whlch,-from appearances, wa9 of intenuo Interest to all. One leaned eagerly forward, as If iu fear of los ing a word of conversation; another was speaking rapidly, while a smile lighted up her happy face and broke through her speech; bub the third, while evidently as much Interested as cither of the others sat back In her easy chair, her dainty foot rest ing upon the polished fender before tlio grate, and her eyes gazing half dreamliyi nto tho glowing embers. A pretty picture these three daughters ot Judge Charmon formed, as they sat in their sitting room, Just before retiring. "But my dear Irene," cried Madge "why are you so nulct? You do not appear to bo happy. I am sure there Is every reason to bo proud of such an offer." Irone still kept her eyes bent upon tho fire. "Yes," hug replied, speaking slowly, weighing eacli word, "I ought to feel It an honor, I know. I ought to think what an honorable man hols, and what u kind hus band ho would make, but" - her voice seemed to bo as far away as her thoughts "but I do not," "And why not dear?" tenderly said Clara, tho oldest of tho three. "Do you not love him? In that case there Is no reason why you should for a moment be troubled with tho subject. Ho may be every thing that could bo desired, still, If you do not lovo him, Irene, nothing lu tho world should makoyou marry him." "I don't know," replied Irene. "I have hardly given myself tlmo to think of him lu that light. Ifrwas all so sudden. Wo had Just returned from a drive. I was sitting in tho hammock aud ho in u chair besldo me. We had been talking of noth ing lu particular, when suddouly ho aid: Miss Charmon, wo are good friends, are wo not?' The question was so strange Unit I was amused at It, but I answered: 'Yob, I hope so.' Thou he arose aud stood before me, and said: 'I should hate to break that friendship through any act of mine. If I speak lu error, I fear I may do so. You are young, beauti ful, aud accomplished, accustomed to have men pay you homage, perhaps in your kind treatment of me, you have- but generously given me tho happiness of performing thosamo service, but In doing this I have gono further; perhaps I have allowed my heart to lead my thoughts in a direction thoy should not take; perhaps lu my passion I have mistaken little deeds of kind ucsa from you, and Imagined that some deeper sentiment prompted tho action. Ho that as It may, I can no longer conceal my heart. I love you.' " "Oh!" utturcd Madge, with deep feeling. "And what answer did you make, dear?1' asked Clara tenderly. "I dou't remember that indeed, I dou't remember anything I said, it was all so sudden, and he looked so handsome and tender. All I know is that hi a moment he was at my side, kissing my hands In a most ardent fashion." Another "Oh!" escaped Madge. "Hut you really must havo given him some encouragement, la-no." "Yes, I suppose I did," she re plied, with another distant look Into the grate. "Hut you do not love him?" "Porhupa." "What was your answer?" "I asked him to wait, and ho said forever, so long as ho once had hope." Tola was too much for Madge. l 'Ohl1' "be Pried. "If yoy do 00 ly marry him, I will myself! Ho Is too lovely for anythlug." Boon after, tho three girls retired for the night. How many thoughts crowded through Irene's pretty head, thouguts which had little to do with the man who had this evenlug offered and asked for the greatest B1It9 In Human power 10 grant, .wo, she was thinking of one who, long ago, had been very dear to her. They had been children together. Tho families of each had been wealthy, and they were happy in their you tie love. Suddenly his people lost all, through tho reverses of fortune. Gradually their intimacy had ceased. It was a heavy heart that ho had yielded to what he had deemed his duty. Ho was no lon ger an eligible suitor for the hand of tho youngest daughter of Judge Charmon. There were many others who had wealth, and who could of fer her a homo equal to the ono she would leave, while ho could offer her nothing save a loving heart. No, ho would uot do her the injus tice to take her from her happy home, where every luxury our rounded her. No words of love had ever crossed their lips. They had been satisfied to bo together, and had never spok en of that deeper passion. How of ten ho had afterward wondered if she had really cared for him, or whether it was but a childish friend ship. This was long ago, fully four years; she was but a Hiild at the time, but the germs of love had been sown, a deeper love than she had supposed. Ho had gone away. At first she wrote to him, but gradually his replies had ceased, until tho correspondence stopped. It'was two years since she had heard from him; sho did not know oven where he was. Gradually his im ago had faded fiom her heart, not dead, but dimmed by time, till she only recollected him with a sort of hazy recollection of a time when she had been very happy. Never had tho remembrance been brought so distinctly to her as when Charles Reynolds this evening asked her for her heart. Then a sudden flood of tender recollections dimmed' her thoughts; she hesitated, faltered in her speech, and he, mistaking her embarrassment for consent, had rapturously clasped hor hands in his and poured forth his tonder thoughts; and now that it was all over, that sho had compromised herself to ths extent of allowing him to believe she cared for him, her thoughts returned to the tlmo whon sho had unwittingly yielded her heart to another. Never beforo had sho known tho truth, nover be fore had sho realized how dearly who had loved. And he, where was ho now? Had ho forgotten her? Long sho lay awake. Loug she thought of the absent love, but fi nally sleep overtook hor heavy eye lids and sho slept. The next morning, when the girls went down to breakfast, Judge Charmon sat at tho table, reading tho morning paper. Suddenly ho speke: "Why, girls, hero is an accident to an old friend of ours." "An accident? To whom?" lu quiied Clara. Judgo Charmon read tho article: "Portsmouth. A sad accident. At .1:30 yesterday afternoon a car riage, containing a young girl, dash ed madly up Main street. The horses had become frightened at a passing vehicle and wero unmanageable. Several poliecemen and pedestrlaus tried In vain to stop the runa.uay, As tho horses neared 0th street a young man rushed Into tho street beforo tho crazed animals. Almost befoio tho breathless spectators could utter an exclamation of terror thoy wero upon him. Ho grasped them by tho bridle, but thoy threw him from 1U feet. He clung bravely on, dragging along tho pavement. Sud denly, to the hoirorof the beholders, ho fell bolow tho horses' feet, and tho carriage passed over his body, Tho team was llually stopped with out further accident. A crowd soon gathered around tho courageous young man, and ho was carried Into a neighboring drug store, but Ilfo was almost extinct, and before a doc tor arrived he had breathed his last. Tho horso had stepped upon his neck and the carriage crushed his body. Tho tragedy Is particulary sad, since tho unfortunate young man was a most promising one, hav- lug raised himself from want to his present position of responsibility. His name was Clarenou Harper." As Judge Charmou read tho uamo a choking sound escaped Irene, and her head sunk as Clara rushed to her, , "Dear Irene!" Sho could say no more. Sho kuow that Iivuo and Claronco had been very dear friends, hut shu did not know that it was his imago which Irene had curried m her heart for so loinr. "How terrlblel Poor Clarence!" exclaimed tho sympathetic Madge. Irene raUed her head. No tears fell from those sad eyes; her face was ashy white, bho gated vacuut before her, ; "Come, dear," entreated Clara, "drink a little coffee; you will feel better, it was very sad. and so sudden. Ho was such a good boyl" Tho girls ato their breakfast in silence. When tho meal was ended they withdrew to their rooms. Half an hour afterward Clara heard a knock at her door. She opened It, and Irene entered. Sho was dressed in black, and her beautiful face was colorless. In her hand she held a packet- of letters, these she held out to Clara. "Read these, Clara, she said in a dreary tone, "they will explain themselves." She laid tho packet down and left tho room. An hour later Clara entered Irene's room and found her reclin ing on her bed. Sho kissed her tenderly. "My poor, dear, llttlo sister," sho cried, "how you have sufleied? So noble, so bravo! Ah, how happy ydu might have been!" She clasped her arms about the girl, and far tho first time Irene wept. Her tears, so long restrained, burst fortli In torrents. Finally her sobs ceased; she raised her tear stained face to Clara. "I loved him, Clara!" "I know you did my dear, and he loved you." "Yes, I think ho did; but why did he not write me?" "Ho felt ho would be doing wrong to do so when he herarao poor." "As though I cared whether he had money! It Is all over now ho is gono! I havo put on this dress just for to-day. For one day his memory shall bo held sacred." That evening Chas. Reynolds call ed. Irene pleaded illness and did not see him. Time, that healer of all griefs, Hew on. Six months afterward the en gagement of Charles Reynolds and Irene Charmon was announced. They wero married, and all tho wot Id wished them well. Two years passed happily, and a child was born to them, Irene called him Clarenco, in memory of him whom sho had onco loved. It was about this time that Mr. Reynolds was taken ill and died. His wife mourned him deeply, for he had been a good, truo and loving hus band. A year afterward she receiv ed a pressing request from an aunt, living at a distance, to spend a few months with her. Sho took her baby boy and started on her journey. It was a beautiful day. Nature seemed to havo put on her brightest raiment to bring sun shine to her troubled heart. Sho pressed tho child to her breast, and, for tho first time in many days, felt tho weight of sadness lifted from her. How often she thought of that moment in after years. Sho was received with open arms Upon every side Bhe saw the marks of loving tenderness. After tea they sat beneath tho far-reaching elm tree on the grassy lawn, and watched her boy such a pretty child. He was now two years old. Ho had al ready made tho acquaintance of the largo hoiiso dog, and was leading him proudly around. Tho next morning brought letters from home. Clara and Madge would arrivo iu a week's time. What a family reunion, aud how happy thoy would be! Each day brought new color to Irene's face, and each moment more peaco to her heart. At last tho day canio for her sisters' arrival. Thev wero all at tho station to meet tho travelers. Irene clung to her sisters as If lu fear of losing them. Proud ly llttlo Clarence marched along with tho rest. Ho was just begin ning to prattle soas to be understood, and tho lavish display of admira tion pleased him greatly. That evening Irene's aunt an nounced tho arrival of a stranger. "Such a nice gentleman! Rather quiet, but such a pleasant person. Wo met him quite by accident last suinmor. He writes me that ho is visiting frlouds across tho lake, and may drop lu upon us at any mo ment." "Ah, that will bo Jolly," cried Madge. "Men aro always accept able." "You must bo careful nover to ask any questions which would cause him to try to remember any event which has transpired. Ho met with a severe accident soveral years ago, and since then has never been ablo to think of any past event with out tho greatest augulsh. Ho says it Is not a pa'uful foellmr. only a chaotic blank from which ho can draw uotlilnir." "How sorrowful!" exclaimed Clara. "Hut you will flud him an excel, lent companion, nevertheless." Ireno had been playing with Clar ence, aud paid rule attention to what was said of tho strauger. The next morning passed rapidly away, hut no stranger apiwared. It was 4 o'clock, and Irene was sitting alone iu tho llttlo summer houso overlooking tho beautiful lake. Clara had just left her for a book, and Madgo volunteered to amuse Clarence. Suddenly she was aroused from her revery by tut wund of br ohlld'e veice: "Mo don't know you, but me ain't afraid." Sho heard a low laugh that, made her heart stop beating. That Voice! Who was it Clarence was talking to? Oho heard footsteps approaching, but dared not raise her eyes. "See, mamma," cried Clarence, "see who rue's got!" Half fearfully sho raised her eyes. The book fell to tho ground; she clasped her hands to her heart; her lips refused to move. -The stranger stared as his eyes met hern, removed his hat, and passed his hand across his foiehead as if to think. The child looked first at one and thcu at tho other. Tho stranger gazed at the child. "Clarence!" he gasped. Then his "yes s.iught hers. A gleam of con sciousness beamed lu his .glance. "You aro his mother " He shook his head disconsolately. "No, I cannot recollect." Tears were streaming from Irene's eyes; she laid her hand upon his arm and spoke. his name. "Claience!" she said, tendeily. He started, held her from him a moment, then suddenly claspsd her in his arms. " 'Tis she! 'Tis Irene! I can re member at last! That voice alone has recalled my absent recollection. Irene, my darling,-minel" When Clara returned she found a strauger sitting beside Irene. Upon his knee was Clarance, and Irene's hand rested in his. Her face glowed with supreme happiness and her eyes beamed with love, while there still lingered tears within them. He was telling her how, after the ac cident, they had supposed him dead. He was removed to a hospital, and upon recovery, had lost his reason. Slowly this had returned to him, but the past wps a blank. "Rut now," he said, leaning to ward her, "now you have brought all back to me. You whom I have never ceased to love and pray for. You are free; what is your answer?" She raised her eyes to his aud in their depths he read her love for him. Her head wa3 pillowed upon his breast and their lips met. Clara re-entered the- house. Tho sinking sun cast a shimmering beam upon the golden lake as it sunk in peace to rest. Waverly. Catarrh b a constitutional and not a local dlse&Mt md therefore it cannot bo cured by local apt illcatlons. It requires a constitutional rem dy llko Hood's Sarsaparllla, which, working trough tho blood, eradicates the Impurltj rhlch causes and promotes the disease, tai Catarrh iffects a permanent euro. Thousand! ai leoplo testify to the success of Hood's Sana, larllla as a remedy for catarrh when othei (reparations had failed. Hood's Sarsaparllla ilso builds up tho wholo system, and nukM roufeel renewed In health and strength. Catarrh ' " I used Hood's Sarsaparllla (or catarrfc, md received great relief and benefit from It rho catarrh was very disagreeable, especlall d the winter, causing constant discharge frost ny nose, ringing noises In my ears, and palni n the hack of my head. Tho effect to cleu Catarrh ny head in tho morning by hawking and spit tag was painful. Hood's Sarsaparllla gari ne relief Immediately, while In tune I wu mtlrcly cured. I ara never without Hood'( larsaparllla In my houso as 1 think It Is wortl ts weight In gold." Mas. Q. B. Gum, 1M tlghth Street, N. 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Sold at 50o. and $ 1 per bottlo at Dan. J. Fry's Drug Store. The 1'ulnit and the Stage. Rev. F. M. Shroat, Pastor United Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kan., says: "I feel It my duty to toll what wonders Dr. King's Now Discovery has dono for me. My Lungs wero badly diseased, .and my partsnlonors thought I could Hvo only a few weeks. I took five bot tles of Dr. King's New Discovery and am sound aud well, gaining 2u ids. in welgut," Arthur Love. Manager Love's Funny Folks Combination, writes: "After a thorough trial and convinc ing evidence, 1 am confident; Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump tion, bents 'em nil, aud cures when everything elso falls. The greatest klnduesj J can do my many thous- nuil frlnmla la tr nrim thpm tit irv it." Free trial bottles at Da nl' J. Fry's Drug htoro. Regular size 50c all . 1 1100. The Best In tho city of Portland and other prosperous towns are those owned by men or corporations who have tho disposition anu aimuj iu uuiuutu mem. HIGHLAND ADDITION T: i? Hii Male It To the city of Salem. They have scarcely begun. It is intended to land additions anu around uiguiana E lie THE FINEST DRIVE IN THE STATE Of Oregon. The lino of the Salem Street Railway Company runs through the middle of this addition, and no ots will be more than two blocks distant from the line. Highland Park will in tho near future be THE Lois in Highland Additon are The soil is black and rich. From mountain peaks. Arrangements are a number of residences are soon to be within the limits of the city of Salem are worth on an average over $1000. We can sell you better lots In High land addition for one-third of the money, and beiner directly on the Hue of tho street railw.iv thev are practi cally not half so far from the public buildings and tho business part of the town as the majority of the so called "inside lots." Buy a Lot in Highland Addition for Three Hundred Dollars, And let some other fellow pay 1000 for an inferior lot not so well located. With the difference of $700 you can build a beautiful cottage, or'put it out at a rate of interest that will buy you nearly, two thousand street car tickets every year. ' GRAND PRIZE -of ouKr--'1t((V' wm One Hundred and Thirty Pieces to COX GROCERS, 249 COMMERCIAL STREET, SALEM, OREGON. O 8-Ticket with chance on prize presented to every purchaser of one pound of our "Reliance Can Tea." Call and Sua T. J. CRONISE, Salem's Popular Job Printer, AT JIIH NEW QUARTERS IN THE Btuto Insurance Building, Cor. Com mercial and (Jnnmekele itreets '0-1U DORRANCE BROS. Dealers lu overy variety of OREGON LUMBER. DRESSED AND UNDRESSED! Lumber Delivered on Short Notice. Yard at tho Agricultural works, Salem, Oregon. Mill located four and u naif miles iiortlieast from Bnlein, on the John Martin donation land claim. Slab Wood 50c Per Cord. Call and tce ua beforo purchasing else where. d-w Of the Wlllametto University Salem, Ore- KUU. lUC HlUftl HUCCTBSIUI A1UBIO DCBOOl OU the Northwest Coast. Courses in music are equal to Eastern music bchools. Yearly at tendance of nearly one hundred and fifty. The ablo corps or teachers for the coming school year will bo lrof, Z. M. l'arvln, Leona Willis, Miss Eva Cox; assistant teuchere, Miss Lulu M. Smith, Miss llally Parish, und Mta Mamie l'arvln. U ranches taught are Vocal Culture, Piano, Organ, Violin, Ilpe Organ, Harmony, Counterpoint, and Class Teaching. Diplomas given ou completion of course joenu lor catalogue ana circular. Z.M l'AUVI UK. ?-25d3m-wlm. New Express Wagon. WILLIAM HOLCOMB Has ktarted a new express wagon and Is now ready to deliver Baccara to and from i&f "$ WoJJ&tf oMri I HMIUTi Conservatory of Music Residence -IS OWNED BY- LAND And this Corporation is determined Is A at this time fifteen teams employed and the contemplated improvements have make the drive leading from Commercial street through .Riverside and High ravx MOST POPULAR RESORT ABOUT THE CITY OF SALEM. High and Dry and Well located; Most Excellent Drainage all points a fine view is obtained already being made for the location of two churches in this addition, and built. Buildings only of the best class will be permitted. Residence lots T DECORATED IMA CONSISTING OF & Kansas House, Corner ot Court and High Sis. E. M. LAW, Proprietor. we navo taicen a new name but will continue to serve ourpatrons with the best the market aflords, glvo them a cordial welcome to Our Home. Terms reasonable. Give us a call and we wlU do JUU 4U4JU. No Chinese employed. LOANS. Loans negotiated and closed without de lay when seeurity Is satisfactory and Title ' Good ! Principal and Interest payable at our balem oillce. Loans made on farm prop erty. Money Ready When Papers Completed Those wishing loans for improvements or stock are requested to call on us or cor ??ES:a.l,m SMWH A HAMILTON. KSLW,J? ""I"1' Booth, 80 State t.U, Salem, Oregon. New Fish Market. Allen Rhodes has established a new KIsh Market on State street, and be keeps a good supply of flsh. poultry and game. b UUe ulm a call and your order will be promptly attended to. S.&lm For success at the CAPITAL BUSDCESS COLLEGE, Salem, . . Orcjron. A. P. AaMSTaoHo.Mpgr. H. L. Wiur, Prln. Business, Shorthand. Tjrivritiit, htaauUa aat bilu biuuuiti. Day and tenin-SeuUm. Students admitted any uoe, tall at tbe College or address tat Principal for catalogue. &uccrfk Localities NUT! to of the public buildings and our highest III Sff be Givenyay by L. S. WINTERS, THE PBOPLB'a OROO&R Carries a select line of family groceries and provision that are sold at reasonable rttet. P. H. EASTON'S Salem Music Store Headquarters for Gbtckering 4 Son's, Stelnway. Hazleton, Colby and Kmerson Pianos, Wilcex: & White Organs. Cash or Installments. ' 94 State Street, Patton's Block. M2dw I BRANCH STORE OT ANDREW KAN & CO., 201 Commercial street, opposite Postofllce, duicjii, ur aireci unporvem ui Japanese and Chinese Curiosities, And novelties as well as fine porcelain Cbl naware, Clossonle, Satsuma, Brume, Ivory. Carvings, 8111c, Crepe,rBatln! Embroldwies, watting. Fine Teas, etc. Country orders promptly attended to. Wholesale and re- PRINTING. ANE OF THK LARQUHT ESTABLISH HtotA i.mvw Ktjta than U meats In the State. Portland, ljirvaut tv.h- il Minks Ut the btate, a -d biggest discount. Bead tot Hwu PrinUr Blt Ofte, iwe Attli V