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PROBATE OONFIsOATION, 4"

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
have been intending, ever since I
left Portland so abruptly, to write to
you. But, what with Iecturing, book
making, ETC., have had my time very
much occupied. When add that am
still "probating," you will be ready to
admit the assertion. I send you copy
of my book on "Probate Confiscation"
by this mail. 1t is entirely sold by
subscription. Should any of your
friends desire a copy, post-office draft
price of book, 50, sent to my address,
will be honored at once. This book, 1
am aware, has many faults, but it also
has some facts worth knowing collated
in a readable shape. Law is what
women rarely look into until forced to
do so, and then not always. If my
husband and had read this little work
together, should not to-day be penni-
less, as far as community property is
concerned.
A portion of my "bilr' was incorpo-
rated in the Woman Suffrage bill;
therefore, it was not before the House
entire. intend to take this matter be-
fore every Legislature in the nation, as
far as l can reach them, until this evil
is uprooted. People say, "Why do you
seek to remedy this state of things I?
You are not benefited" True, as far
as dollars and cents are concerned.
Yet, there is principle which under
lies all earnest work, and there has to
be a certain amount of agitation before
the people are aroused.
Hoping this will find you well, 1
remain Yours for the right,
MRS. J. w. STOWE.
San Francisco, April %, 1876.
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Ashland, May 5, 1876.
Polls and Walls.

In Mr.. Talmage's sermon, "The Ban
ished Queen" published March 23d, he
says: "When l see a woman trying to
force her way on up to the ballOt-box,
amid the bloated masculine dema-
gogues, who stand with swollen fists
and bloodshot eyes and pestiferous
breath to guard the polls; wanting to go
through the loaferism and beastliness of
popular sovereigns, who crawl up from
the saloons grey and foul and vermin-
covered, damned with every pollution
ard debauchery, to decide questions of
Justice of order and civiliZation-when
I see a woman, l say, who wants to press
through all that horrible scum to get to
the ballot-boX, l say, What a pity
Vashti has lost her vail
To this the AdUocGte thus responds:
awe have been an admirer of Talmage's
fearless manner of preaching the truth,
but we regard the above a gross slander.
on the voting men of America, and no
less so on the noble women who seek
only what is right. The same argument
would keep any minister at home on
election days, and every virtuous citi-
zen, and just let the country go to the
bad. We have been for many years
witness of scenes at the polls, but never
saw any that compared with the above;
nor do we believe that such occur one
time in a thousand But if it did, so
much the more need of woman's rein-
ing and eIevating influence. A woman
that respects herself may travel alone
all over America and be respected and
protected by all she meets with. Surely
she could walk to the polls on election
day and be respected"
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LIBERAL CONVENTION,

The Liberals and Free Thinkers OF
Oregon and Washington Territory are
requested to meet in Convention at
Portland, July 5th, 1876, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, for the purpose of forming a general
and more perfect organization through
out the country, and for such other
business as may properly come before
said Convention. An opportunity is
now given for the Liberal Thinkers OF
the Northwest Coast to come forward
and identify themselves with the great
cause of Free Thought, and it is hoped
every community of Oregon and Wash
ington Territory will be represented.
By order of the Liberal Association of
Portland, Oregon. J. B. GARRISON,
II. B. NICHOLAS, President.
Secretary.
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"HIS ONLY PAnLT.n

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST
Your remarks upon the above very
suggestive theme seem to come so near
"hitting the nail on the head" that I
run the risk of flattering you by ap-
plauding. 1t is about the best temper
ance lecture l have heard in a long
time.
Too apt are people generally to wink
at this ''only fault" and attribute it to
the victims generous impulses to be
sOciable ~ to domestic trouble, and
number of other causes. Sympathy,
where reproach should be evinced, often
other good and noble traits of character
as though a man can retain these and
pursue "his only fault" to any great ex-
tent! To talk about a mans taking to
strong drink on account of family
troubles-excusing the debauchee on ac-
count of them, mean-is silly nom
sense. A man with those traits of
character usually accorded the "unfortu-
nate" is not apt to make brute of him
self for the sake of disgracing his fam
lily. In my opinion, (of course you are
not held responsible for the opinions of
correspondents, such a one has very few
of the "noble, manly traits of char
acter" to start out with; and is rather
waiting for an opportunity to yield to
his predominant trait-mulishness.
1 do not wish to be understood to say
that there are not many cases where the
inebriate is entitled to sympathy; but,
as is frequently the case, a man who
drinks to "drown trouble" purposely
lays himself liable to the just indigna-
tion of his fellows. Sometime a man
has disposition to do some desperately
meat act-thrashing his wife, or killing
a Acknowledgement which, in his sober
moments, he knows to be wrong; but
thinks the world will think less harshly
of the act when drunk, and, for this
purpose, gulps down the liquid that
nerves the arm for the fatal stroke.
But the world looks on and says: "Poor
fellow! He was drunk, or he would
not have done So"
"His only fault" indeed! A man
may get drunk on purpose to abuse his
wife and children, disgrace his friends,
and yet, whisky-guzzling reporter, in
view of his next free drink, condolingly
remarks, "His only fault was drink
ing" The law does not excuse an act
on account of the intoxication of the
actor; yet, L am sorry to say, many
people do. And, indeed, there are
mean men enough to become accom-
plices-that is, they furnish the ingre-
dients for small pittance, which they
know IS sure to work every time in the
same way. Oh, yes "his only fault ~
But, for the sake of one bit a drink,
this fault is cultivated by the vendors
of the ardent.
But, lest 1 should enter into the
details of the intricate machinery OF
the traffic of whisky, from the still to
the effects; lest might linger to ex-
anime how closely knit into the fabrics
of other departments of business is the
rum business, or attempt to explain
how it is that everybody is so fearful OF
saying anything against the traffic, I
will stop, after once more assuring you
that your favors to the cause of temper
are appreciated by the larger portion OF
your readers. Z. KNOwNIE.
Portland, May 5, 1876.
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LETTER FROM WAsOo COUNTY.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
After a silence of several mouths !
will again scribble you few lines. I
know you will pardon my seeming for
getfulness of you and your paper, when
I inform you of the fact of precious
baby's presence in our household, and
give this as reason for my silence.
Although of the nOn-voting sex, she
will nevertheless be a voter if she lives
long enough.
There has nothing of special interest
transpired since l wrote you last. Grass
is splendid, and stock is in good condi-
ton. There has been some little trad
ing in stock and ranches here this
spring. Two or three cattle owners
have let their cattle out on the shares,
as the only way of getting out of busi-
ness of which they are tired. Others
are considerably encouraged, and think
that prospects are favorable for better
market in the near future. At present
there are two parties buying beef cattle
dollars for four year olds and upwards.
Could the stock raiser be assured of
these prices for all the beef cattle he
could raise, there would be no better
business than the cattle business; for it
costs really nothing to raise four year
old steer.
I have been much interested in your
efforts in behalf of that outcast of socie-
ty-poor, misguided, fallen woman. 1t
seems hard indeed that any class of in
dividuais should so sin as to be debarred
from the possibility even of reformation.
Every word you have said about the sex
of the sinner is truth itself. We have had
a case in point in this neighborhood.
Recently a family moved away from
this locality, and L had supposed the
wife and mother was regarded as a
model of propriety, good sense, and re-
finement. But no sooner had they gone
than it began to be whispered around
that for some time she had been living
in disreputable manner with young
man who had been making his home in
the family for year or two. Very soon
the scandal became the common talk,
and was so generally credited that a
person must be brave indeed who would
dare to say they didn't believe it. And
did the man come in for his share of the
condemnation? No, indeed! No one
seemed to blame him in the least. To
hear the talk you would have supposed
that if a sin had been committed the
woman was the only sinner. When
will these things change?
Let me say one word of encourage.
ment to you before 1 close. In my
opinion the editorials in the New
NORTHWEST get better each week, anG
prize the paper more and more al
the time. May the health and strength
of its editors be sustained, and may
their labors be a whole success, is the
earnest wish of an humble advocate o.
our cherished cause. E. +. S.
Wasco county, Oregon, May l, 1876.
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A GENERAL INVITATION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
Yourself, with all friends of the
Woman Suffrage cause in Oregon, are
cordially invited to attend a grand Cen
tennial meeting to be held in San Fran
cisco, California, May 16, 1876. Will
you please give notice through the col
umns of your paper? We shall hope to
hear from you very soon.
By order of the Board of Directors of
the California State Woman Suffrage
Educational Society Qncorporated).
LAvERNA MATHEWS, Rec. Sec'y.
San Francisco, April 9, 1876,
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By the time December has crowded
1876 into the place which the months
are preparing for it alongside of de-
parted ages, the sound of the word
"Centenniaw will create a nausea to
those who have not become impervious
to the tiresome echo. We are certain
that, by that time, no person will wish
to live to see 1976-not even for a post
tradarshin
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Is he competent to fill the position ?
Should he be elected? asks the Lafay-
cite Courier. The voters of Yamhill
will give decided negative to these
questions in June, so far as the Demo-
cratic candidate for State Senator is
concerned.
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We are pleased to note that Brother
Ireland's long-cherished project of
daily paper at Astoria has become a re-
ality, and welcome the Daily Historian
to our table. 1t is a newsy, sprightly
little sheet, and will doubtless prove a
benefit to the seaport, and credit to
its proprietor.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-12

Hon. Lafayette Lane, Democratic
nominee for Congress, is probably the
strongest man that could have been
placed at the head of the ticket. With
and Independents united,
however, his election is doubtful.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-12

The Vancouver Independent "won-
ders why the NEW NORTHWEST failed
to come to hand last week" We can
not tell, unless it was from an oversight
of the mailing clerk, and assure our
brother the neglect was unintentional,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-12

Mrs. Duniway arrived at Olympia on
Tuesday of this week, where at last ac-
counts she was engaged in delivering a
course of lectures. She will visit Ia
coma in a few days, and from thence
return home to perfect, if possible, ar
rangements for visiting the Centennial.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-12

The widow of President Tyler is visit
ing in Washington. She is yet on the
sunny side of sixty, and has lost none of
the beauty and sprightliness which
thirty years ago made her the belle of
Washington. She enjoys the distiuc-
ton of being the only woman who ever
married President while he occupied
the White House.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-12

The NJ. E. Conference, now in session
at Baltimore, will, we understand, elect
a new editor for the P. C. Advocate in
place of DR.. Dillon.
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NOTICE.

Agents will please take notice that 1t is a
great tax upon us to pay express charges upon
small sums. and they will confer great favor
by remitting to us through money orders or
registered letters.
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Seattle, May l, 1875.
A. J. D.

'Probate Confscation" is the sug-
gestive title of a neatly printed and
well-bound book of over 200 pages, by
Mrs. J. w. Stowe, of San Francisco,
from whom will be found short COM
munication elsewhere. This book, as
the title indicates, shows up in scathing
terms the property laws of California,
and the gross injustice to which they
subject women. Women Who wish to
understand what every woman should
understandable laws that most nearly
concern their personal interests-should
have copy of this book. Address Mrs.
J. w. Stowe, No. 1,O18, Stockton steeet,
San Francisco.
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The Centennial Exposition at Phila-
delphia was formally opened on We'd
nesday, the 10th inst.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-12-05

On Friday night the young gentle
men Of Dallas viii give the first ball at
the San JacnlO hotel and hus relieve
themselves from the han Of the dis
pleasure OF the fair sex they have been
suffering Under 80 long, The arrange
mcnts will provide for dancing aud a
supper also. The music secured is the
best aud II very delightful evening Is
anticipated, whether full canonicals
Othe conventional swallow tail and
white ue) will be de rigeur, we are
not prepared to say, but II Is fair to
presume, that they viii. The follow
log are the committees:
Committee on lnyitation-H. b..
Strange, J. W. Thompson, Miles *.
j'hurhuru,
Committee Of Arrangemento-Geo.
W. Gaines, i've. TolIiyeE q. X. Merri-
Wethcr,
Floor Mauaacrs-l'red Manget, Dan.
Ripley, W. X. Wheelock.
Reception Commit;eo-A. Davis, b.
Clubs, j. l.. Leonard.
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I. Dead for q Ducnt."

The remains OF an intelligent com.
positor are now lying in state on the
composing stone in THE HERALD's
composition room, He fell a victim to
the righteous vengeance of an outraged
local who was driven to the necessity
of counting him out by seeing the
word MASTER converted into "Mar-
TIM Sunday morning, by the sharp
teeth of the type, The funeral will be
celebrated at midnight with unusual
splendor. This ought to be an awful
warning to the craft
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This is very applicable to the enter
prsiug Cl0thiers, T.. NJ. Kahn " bfo
first and formogt to open the fall
campaign by the Introduction Of An
immense stock of fashionable cloth
ing for men, boys aud children, to
suit the desires Of everybody, the mp
probation Of which in being attestcd
daily by the many beautiful suits they
have turned cut this season. 1t is safc
to assert that whenever you see any
one wearing II nice ntlnN well.
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That Now Opern lionue.

THE HERALD's suggestion that q
stock company be formed for the pur-
pose OF bull ing handsome and con.
venient little theatre seems to meet
with general appreciation. The only
question seems to be who will lake
hold OF the enterprise and put II
through. An active, energetic business
man, well known, would have no diff
Guilty In getting the twenty-five thou.
sand dollars stock taken. Meantime
some of our architects might employ
their idle moments In getting up a
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Art Notice.

You are wanted to inspect pictures
of the citizens Of Dallas, at the Young
Mems Christian Association rooms,
over state Savings Bank, These pic
lures were taken 10y Malone ~ Co., OF
st. Louis, Missouri, and are pronounc-
ed 10y artists to be the finest ever intro.
duced into this part of the country.
Malone & Co., make It Il special bust
ness of copying and euIorging pictures
Ia oil, India ink, pastIc and crayon,
Room open frcm 9 a. M, to s p. III.
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l.. q. REED, President
The Cnthoiic Indie. supper

The ladies of the Roman Catholic
Church propose to give their annual
supper aud festival the Wednesday ana
rhurday before Christmas, which will
be December 20 and 81, upon which
occasion they will doubtless arrange a
most tempting supper, and display also
for sale many articles, the work OF
their slIillful hands and accomplished
taste. The entertainment will prob.
ably take place at Lively hall.
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Some of the finest specimens Of the
art of painting, put up in plain and
elaborate frames, musical instruments,
from IA Jews.harp to cottage organ or
grand piano, plain or massive lurni'
ure, stoves, aud household goods OF
all kinds, billiard or pool tables and
fixtures, rs well as nil kinds Of dry
goods, notions, hard, tin and erockery
wares bought for cash aud sold at auc-
ton, AT the auction house Of j. j.,
Booths Il Go. 1T
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PREFERIsED SPECIALS.

A meeting of the I, c. r. association
will be held Saturday, December 2 u,
1880 p. m, at the Secretary's office, IN
the block opposite the Lamar hotel
All members, W. far rs possible, AFRO ex.
pected, and all commercial travellers in
the State are invited to be present,
deo2dlt ii. u, TABOR, President.
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Harry Jacobs will buy anything. IT,
See Harry Jacobs, you want mon.
ey.-tE
Money, money, money, money.
Jacobs, Jacobs, Jacobs, Jacobs.-tt
The highest price paid for old gold
aud silver, at Harry Jacobs, 5O6 Main
street. TT
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plan, with the exterior and interior
views Gwen. There IL money In thls
thing, I! II il worked right, and PRO
vided the right men will take hold
Of
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PROCLAMATION
BY THE
BY THE
Governor Of the State Of Texas
To all to Whom these Presents
Shall Come.

WHEREAS, the people OF Texas, In the
exercise of their sovereign power. have
heretofore elected tho undersigned TO tht
Once and authority of Governor of Texas,
for period OF limo not yet expired; ana
Whereas, on the FIFTH DAY OF MAY, A.
u. 1875, the Legislature of Texas did choose
the u dcrSlgno" To repre- ent N part the State
of Texas IN the SENATE OF THE UNITED
STATES for n period " six years commenc.
Ing on the Atm day Of March, 1877; and
whereas, preparatory To entering upon u
discharge OF tho duties OF Senator in
the Congress Of the United States,
have nled In tho ofllce Of the Secretary OF
state u paper declaring my resignation OF
the ollce OF Governor, TO take effect at y
O'Clock n. IN. on this day De 'ember |, 1870.
Now, therefore, L. RICHARD COKE GOV.
ornor OF FcIns, do Issue this my proClnma-
ton, and make X own to my constituents,
the qualified voters " the state OF Texas
Tint do this day, nj y O'clock u. M, resign
the oihoo OF Govern or of Texas, and cease
further TO discharge The functions OF said OF.
nee, and that DO deliver al said hour the
said Once, with Its records and archives TO
Northumberland Il. II. HUBBARD, my
constitutional successor,
testimony whereof have hereto signed
my name u caused the sCal OF State TO be
nthAod, ~ the city OF Austin, this lst day OF
December, A. u, 1876
By the Hovcrno";
RlCH'D COKE, Governor.
A, w. DrNEARN, Secretary of state.
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p,ni,.t. Davis a CO.'S Pianos,

Grand, square and upright, took the
first premium Mt the Worlds Fair.
Teachers of music and others are invl.
ted TO call and see them at Austin's
Jewelry store, 5O4 main street, Dallas.
dec3.tf
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The members of the Y. NJ. G. A. are
invited to meet at the store of Reed Il
Lathrop Tuesday evening, at O'Clock,
to consider the present emergency.
Let every one make an effort TO be
there.
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notice

An those indebted 10 II @. Bohny,
ore requested 10 caIl and settle. Those
who do not pay in ten days will g. %
full receipt through the columns Of the
Dallas newspapers H. g. BollNY
noy2j-dlw
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Handsomest line Of watches, jea
elry, silver and silver plated war In
the city, at prices that defy comp IT,
ton, Webb, 500 MAN street. If
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-12-05

For cash, first class stock Of gro
ceries, IN one Of the best stands IN
Dallas Reason for selling, change Of
business. Responsible PARTIES only,
address "a this Office. Il
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For sale.

An Amcs' engine, thirty.horsc power
and steam pump and pipes, all in good
working order, Apply to
PAT MULLINS,
novl2-lm Opposite city Mills, Dallas, Texas
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lsORrIIug,

Boarders can find good accommoda
ton at the Bryan house, Lamar stree
next door to Clark, Bryan 4 Bros. If
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One hundred cases Kellogg's baking
powder to be sold mt public auction
without reserve, on Friday morning,
ten O'clock, 10y j. G. Booth y Co., ABB
Main street. -- Ad.
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One hundred second hand heating
aud cooking stove, by j. g. Booth 4
Co.--Ad.
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Ready made dresses - 50 10 $40 each;
Cloaks 81 to $40 Hats to match suits,
at A. A, Pearsons, 800 Main street. vi
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-12-05

The instantaneous and infallible
remedy for Neuralgia at Hoskins h
HowelPs drug store, Dallas. I'D
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CITY BUSINESS.

got and cola guShs nj Wilson,, No
AZ Iim EiFr"i deov hdl
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