The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-27
APRIL p, 1877.
HOME NEWS.

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Hon. o. n. Denny has resigned the
Office Of Collector of Internal Revenue
for this district.
Work at the fisheries has been re-
sumed, and various points on the Lower
Columbia present scenes of bustling ac-
tivity.
Mile lima De Murska, the "Hnnga-
rian Nightengale," has been warhIiug
operate melodies at New Market The
ater this week.
Suicides, their cause and prevention"
was the subject of DISCOURSE Rev.
DIR. Lindsey at the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday evening.
Rev. S. &. Adams and wife returned
to this city by the Ajax" after an alb
sence of three years. They will be wei
coined by many old-time friends.
The Howe Sewing Machine Company
have removed their office to their large
store-room in Beck's building, on Sec
Ond street. Remember the Howe is the
pioneer of all.
The funeral of the late DR.. Wilcox
took place Oh Friday aud was largely
attended. His remains were consigned
TO the grave according to the beautiful
and impressive burial rites of Free Ma
sOnry.
1t is neither difficult nor expensive
for men and boys to be well aud fash
iOnably dressed, rs they have only to
call at Fishel & Roberts, where the prob
lem of being well-dressed will he solved
for them.
Any dairyman, farmer, or farmers
wife who desires to purchase "Granger
Ia ~u.fN l. 4 4
or communicate with US by letter.
Fresh butter at ruling prices will be
taken in payment.
DR.. Paul NJ. Brennan, of San Francisco,
will deliver a course of five lectures at
Masonic Hall, commencing Tuesday
evening, May 1st. The lecturer comes
well recommended, and speaks upon
themes that will interest the multitude.
Lone Fir Cemetery is being tastefully
improved by the sexton, Mr.. l.. Kier-
nan. The affection that fingers about
the memory of the departed can be
shown in no more fitting way than by
adorning their last resting place with
flowers.
The annual catalogue of Knapp, Bur-
rell q Co. furnishes cuts and prices of
farming implements of the most relia-
bic character. This firm furnishes the
very best of the various kinds of ma
chiuery in which they deal, and merits
the immense and constantly increasing
patronage which they receive through
out the State.
We call special attention to the ad-
vertisemenC of DR.. Warmers Health
Corset. We will send one copy of tue
NEW NORTHWEST one year aud one of
these Corsets postpaid to any address
on the receipt of 81 90. We cordially
recommend the article to our lady
friends, and feel confident they will
appreciate them after a very short
trial.
From the report of County School
Superintendent J. ]. Browne, we find
that there are in the county 4 99S chill
dren of school age. OF this number,
there were enrolled in the public schools
1885, and in the private schools, 6l5;
number not attending any school, l,O96.
Last year the average attendance was
l,746, while it has now risen to 2,OlS,
being an increase during the year of 272.
Mr.. Rider, so long associated with the
"Aurora Restaurant" has disposed of
his interest in that popular eating
ana is hitting up rooms for an elegant
and cOmmodiOus restaurant on tue cor
ner of Washington and Second streets.
be has spared neither care nor money
10 render the place comfortable and at
tractive, and hopes to be ready to dis
pense food TO the hungry on or about
the first of May.
The Bee tells of a young woman aUed
20 years who has entered house of ILL
fame in this city to escape from the bru-
talItles of drunken husband. This
monster, she alleges, had at one time
dragged her half a mile by the hair of
her head, and was in the habit of abus-
ing her inhumanly. She came from
Washington Territory and refused to
leave her retreat, even at the earnest
solicitations of her mother. To such
dire straits can outraged humanity be
driven.
The total distance by the Columbia
and Snake Rivers from Portland to Lew
iston is 40l miles. Portland to Victoria,
0lG Northern Pacific Railroad, 296 miles.
Portland to Astoria, Uja Columbia River,
llO miles. Astoria to Lewiston, yid
Portland, 5ll miles. Portland to Rose
burg, UiG o. d 9. r. R., 200 miles. Port
land to ST. Joseph, Uia o. c.. r. R, As
miles. Portland to The Dalles, Uid Co
lumbia River, l2l miles. Portland to
Sitka, 1,45O miles. Portland to Olym-
pla, 2S5 miles.
The manufacturers of patent stone are
working busily at their bonanza, as the
discovery is likely to prove, manufac-
turing everything from pavements to
hearthstOnes, and from monuments TO
match-safes. Mr.. Watson mas taken
hold of it with bis accustomed business
energy, and is sure to be successful. The
most beautiful pavements in the CITY
are those made of this manufactured
stone, and their durability is as certain
as their beauty and utility. Visit their
place of business on Front street, and