, 1878-03-06

WHAT'S BEFORE Us.

The prophcsy WIS made some 400
years ago tureteling thr event of the
Crimena war of 1854, and the des,ruc.
ton OF the Turkish power as tue result
of the present contest, that now appears
so like belng fulfilled; also toretells the
end of this world in 1881. This proph-
csy of old mother Shipton is now gong
the rounds of the press. and, rs if this
WAS not enough, the astrologers now
assert their prediction thar betv EN- 1881
and 1885, all life on this globe is M
undergo the scverst possible test and
trial, caused by tbs co-lncidcnt> perihelia
ot the four great planets, Jupiter, Uran.
us, Saturn and Neptune, an event that
has not taken place before since the
Christian era--the theory being that
when one or more OF these large planets
are nearest to the Sun, 1t 81 disturhs the
condition "t our atmosphere MS to cause
pcstilence, failure oi crops, &c., &c., and
all the woes attendant thereon.
The Puget Mill Company contemplate
putting the steamer Yakim, regularly on
tile route between here and Port GumbIe
running the round trip three times each
week. This will he an excellent invest
mcnt tor them, MS we'll as u good thing
Tor The river; because it will nearly
double nur market advantages, and
make sufficient approach Ia competition
to both Seattle merchants and the steam.
er running from here 10 Seattle, to in
sure courteous treatment from both tG-
ward the people Resident ON the rivei;
then, also, Capt. OIney, who commands
the Yakima, is Gne of the most able
prompt, faithful and reliable, as well as
accommodating officers, and his boat il
one OF the best on the Sound. The
trade 0t the PUGET Mill Company II is
would be more than double what it is
now, it not nearly equal to the trade oi
this place with Seattle.
The Austrian government is apparent.
ly 'leslrous of having peace, but at the
same time it is quietly prep ring for
war. Troops to the number ot $4,000
have been assembled ut Pesth, and TWO
camps OF 10000 men have been estab.
lished at Palosa. Arrangements have
been completed Whereby they will he
supplied with provisions should they
take the field.
A sample of the Russian army bread
recently anaIyzed in Bulgaria, was found
to contain 10 per cent. OF saw dust, and
Ia per cont. Ol sand. The army con
tractor is evidently rs much of an insti-
tuition in the Cars dominoDs as he was
in the Unite, States during the civil
wSr. No wonder that the Russian sol
ders gave evidence Of having sand in
their craws.
John II. hilton, AZ tue Snohomish
market, keeps line selection OF choice
family groceries. He takes great pains
to select articles of the best quality, and
always sells the best quality of butter TO
be found in the market. Remember
this when dlsIusted with common store
butter, and go to Hilton's when you
want n good article.
NJ W. Palsons, the agent for the cele
bratcb Sluger Sewing Machine is in town.
MIR. Pummer, the inventor Vi the Plum
mer Dryers will bs here this week, when
they Will probably dispose OF the right
tor this county Ut these excellent Dryers.
No more worthy patent has ever been
submitted for public patronage in this
Territory.
So far Cooks experiences in his 10 he,
celebrated tour, through Eastern WASH.
ington, as published in the Herald, con-
ssts in telling how his mule sent him
upwards. His opinion Is that the Cay
use will buck, SO that his outfit tor lie
Sound would be entirely insufficient TO
tame th,m or keep himself mounted.
The best way to discourage Chinese
labor is not to patronlze it. Billy Ed
wards sells the celebrated Vincent boot,
male III Olympia. One pair will last
nearly twice Ms long us the California,
Chinese made article, and they cost
scaaceIy nothing more.
Attention is called to Miss Elwelrs
card IN another column. Her stock is
the most cOmples, ol any in Town in the
line OF goods usually lOund ut IL c"uie, =
IlOnary store. Remember und patrOn,zg
this new applicant ior public favor.
Don't go 10 law. II you lreI that way
20 SIT On bramDle bush oc CrnM
through sewer
Aus,rn is dong what she Gan to stil.
fen the spina coIumn Of Great Britain.
Russia is negotiating tor the surredner
ii tue whole IuTkish ilcet.