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, 1878-02-02

A SoN'S APPEAL FOR POCKET MONEY
An ornament for the American bar is receiv-
Ing the final touches OF legal vanish at the
Lebanon Tenn. Law School. Having only
one dollar in his pocket, and being reduced
to extrenities, he made this ingenious and
philosophical appeal TO his father i'll Mem
phis: q | hate money anyhow. 1t causes
more trouble than any one thing earthly.
The strife for it makes man very callous and
selfish. The possession of it makes him
proud and stingy. The strong desire in the
human heart to obtain it tends to crush his
higher aspirations, ard subdues his nohler
impulses Itrcndcrs him cunning and tricky;
causes HIM to measure his fcllnw man $ char
acter by his own. And still. notWithstand-
ING my thorough hatred fer it, and its black
ening influences on mankind, l feel much
more comfortable, and far more independent,
with few dimes about my old clothes than
when on touching my pockets no musical
chmk IS given back. 1t is kinder lone
some feeling. and little empty, so rest as
sured that before long no musical chlnk
will be waited 10 my eXpectant ear and I'll
be homesick, and the lonesome feeling will
come over me, and III suffer SO please avoid
all these unpleasant consequences by grant
ing an auspicious ear to my melancholy but
earnest appeal What talent he will have
for wringing verdicts from the spmpatiies OF
the jury-box, and drawing fees from the
pockets Of his clients
, 1878-02-02
Bic Grxs.-" What is tho a,.me.ar of +bo

Bic Guns What is the diameter of the
bore OF one of these guns =
Sixteen inches. said Mr.. Fraser. while
the powder chamber is two inches larger.
lhe weight of the charge of powder is four
hundred and seventy pounds. and that of
the shell seventeen hundred and sixty
pounds"
;, What is the extreme distance which
they WIZ throw Projeetile =
About ten miles
fair distance
At the late tests at Shoeburyness. an
iron p late thirty-two inches thick, backed
by htteen inches Of teak, was pierced
through"
:" Is not this heavier Plate than is carried
by any British iron-clad:" :"
"Nes"
Then the competition thus far between
plates and guns has been decided in favor O.
the latter :.
Yes: such seems TO be the fact. The
Italians have already heavier gun. whose
penetratve power is still greater. | have no
doubt NJ our ability IL construct :. two
hundred ton gun. which viii employ a
charge of one thousand pounds of powder.
and throw projectile weighing four thous,
and pounds. In fact, Ihave sent TO the wal
department drawings for such a gun: and
have no doubt whatever as TO itsenlire prac-
ticahihty"
Are these guns intended mainly for coast
defeIIse.'
They would he valuable for such use
but four of the five in the arsenal are 10 h..
placed on the IntieNible "-Ciicdgo Times
, 1878-02-02
An Incrcdulous Indian.

An Indian is taken from the PLAINS and
ON a tour of the states. He looks un-
moved on steamboats, and locomotives.
People call it stoicism, and write and talk
about the Indians wonderful self-control
and egotisni, which never suffers HIM TO
be surprised into an expression OF admit
ration.
An army officer, who had lived many
wears or the plains, Intlmates that much
of this talk is nonsense. The so-cailed
stoicism Of the Indian, he says, Is only
the manner Of an ignorant savage COM
pelled to live a life Of solitude and watch
fulness.
The simplest article OF civilized manu-
facture is as much beyond an Indian
COMPREHENSION as the most complicated.
A common mirror is as much marvel as
a Steamboat; glass bottle as a lOcomo-
tive: and piece of gaudy calico is more
wonderful than all. Did he show surprise
at everything new to him. he would be a
simple exclamation point He therefore
accepts them all, As he does the sound OF
thunder, without surprise, as facts with
out explanation and beyond his compre-
hensIon.
There is a good story floating in army
circles, which illustrates the Indians IN
ability to take III the common marvcis oi
civilization.
Twenty years ago, when few Indians
had travelled IN the states, Lieutenant
nnw Geue-aD T. was sent to treat with 4
troublesome tribe. He took with him an
interpreter, Black Beaver, Delaware
chief Of rencwn, who had been to Wash
iuoton. Beaver was semi -civiliz d, owned
farm. and was much respected by Indians
and white men.
The Indians having adjusted their diff
cultics in council with the officer, he was
anxious To make them understand the
power of the whites, and the consequent
folly of the Indians III making wGr upon
them.
Beaver he said, to the Deleware
chief, you have travelled; tell them abou:
steamboats,.
Beaver had seen steamboats,, and gave
a glowing description. As he concluded
mulrmur ran through the council.
What do they say, Beaver ! asked the
officer
He say he don't blicye that lie, re
piled the interpreter.
Tell them about railroads, then.
Beaver had travelled on railroads, and
therefore, graphically described the Smoke
wagons Again murmur greeted the
orator.
What do the say now, Beaver!
'He say he don't blieve that lie neither.
The officer being perplexed to find
something that the Indians would believe
al last said:
Tell them about the telegraph.
Il don't know what that is, answered
Beaver.
The officer explained that, b. means o
small wire, he could stand in the com
ell lodge and talk to the Great Father a
Washington.
Beaver listened ;.tentively with gray,
face. but made no attempt to translate.
Why don't You tell themr said tn,
officer, impatiently-
Cause, said Beaver, nodding his heat
with emphatic slowncss, cause | don
bheve that big lie myself.
, 1878-02-02

A moor young man once fell in love with
an heireSs. and passion being returned, i,
only wanted the parents consent TO make
them happy At last, meeting the father.
he asked for the daughter. "How much
money can you command ;" Il cannot com.
mand much, was the reply. Well wha,
are Your expectations 5" We'll TO teI Won
the truth, l expect TO run away with Your
daughter and marry her, if you don't give
Your consent"
, 1878-02-02

lhave lined my poultry buildings through
out with tarred paper Tor two years, putting
1t between every piece OF board or timber,
and even into nests and so far have not seen
A louse about. had a hen-houSe overrun
with hce Years ago. but upon lining it with
tarred paper they disappeared and have not
been seen since.
, 1878-02-02

ALEx- H. STEPHENS, of Georgia, in an
exhaustive review OF the whole question
of the presidential electoral count, in the
last number of the International Rerie,c,
comes to the conclusion that the best So
luton of the threatened troubles was the
one which was chosen.
, 1878-02-02
&o5 REWARD.

STOLEN-FROM THE EUREKA ~
- Flour Mills an IRON GREY HORSE, Eo~
years Old, i3 x hands high, with sore on fR
left fo.e fetloek joint; also. saddle aadA1N4
bride. marked j. McCrate, Waila Walla Any per.
son bringing the same TO the undersigned will be
suitably rewarded; or any person furnishing such
information that viii lead TO the conviction of the
thief will receive .he above reward
) s-iw VIM. RYAN
, 1878-02-02

1rwas a Ridgewood N. j. boy who was
found by his companions employed in q
greenhouse, and when asked what he was
doing there, replied, Learning to be hot.
house.
, 1878-02-02

A VERY modest young lady, who wanted
pair of garters, addressed the shopman
thus: "It is my desire to Obtain pair OF
circular elastic appendages, capable OF being
contracted or expanded bymeans OF osciiiaf,ng
FURNISHED steel appliances, that sparkle
like particles of gold leaf set with Alaska
diamonds, and which are utilized for retain.
ing the proper position the habiliments OF
the extrer,itias, which innate delieaey for
bids me to mention.
, 1878-02-02
FOR SALE.

THE HOUSE AND FOUR LOTS ON SECOND
L Street, next adjoining the residence of A. II.
Reynolds, ard known the Ducan property This
is a most desirable location for n rarty who wishes
pleasant home in good ne'ghborhood; and Will be
sold st great bargain For further particulars, sp
ply to FRED STENCIL.
i9-tf at Dusenbsry Bros.
, 1878-02-02

ASt Louis widow has had three husbands.
She has on hand lawsuit to break the will
OF the iirst, another 10 recover the insurance
money on the life OF the second, and third
70 obtain alimony from the last.
, 1878-02-02

LITTLE troubles are the worse 1t is esti-
mated that If all the insects in this world
were piled IN one mass, the heap would ex-
coed that Of all the beasts and birds.
, 1878-02-02

THE Tramp Question-'Ain't you, got
nuthin' bettern champagne an cole turkey,
ye miserable stingy galoot:
, 1878-02-02
lG0 ACEiS OF S:ssOD LAND,
UNDERTAkER

OPPOSITE TIE COURT HOUSE.
THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY IN
forms the publ,c that he now has or hani full
assortment OF COFFINS which he viii sell at greatly
reduced prices
THE HEARSE
Is one of the finest this side of San Francisco, which
is rendered 10 the public free of charge.
Orders promptly attended 20 by leaving them at
my residence, or at the Waua Walla Bakery.
SStf JOHN PICKET.
, 1878-02-02
Rates on Up Freight.

IPER Ton MEASUREMENT, on
GOODS, MERCHANDISE, ETC, E1c-
w.u, wxr. NV
From WalIula To " NbItm3D- :.
From Whitman TO Wals Walla-- -------------
~ Building Material, Agricultural and aeeh,n- ~
cl ImpleI.,. n,s, Lime, Sc, Freishted To "siun
o. S. n Co.'S toats at reduced measurement VII
Freighted BY us at the foregoing rates, on Y. D. ~
20 a reduced measurement
, 1878-02-02

JOSH BrtrrNcs SAYS: "There IL no man
who needs so much watching az the one who
is always watching some one else.
, 1878-02-02

A woman was offered thousand dollars II
she would remain silent for two hours. At
the end OF fifteen minutes she asked, Ism
the time nearly up9' and thus lost.
, 1878-02-02

"MAMA," said a little four -year-old, after
waiting patiently for her mother to be At
leisure, "wil you be unbusy soon:
, 1878-02-02
FIRST CLASS KESTATKAN1
CEIAk2EiN BON HOTEL, ,
Fs:sys.AND, OREGON.
ZIEBElS s. ES,
Pr9prietOrs:

CITUATED OPPOSITE ALL THE RAILROAD
~ and Steamship Offices. Street pass the House
every five min,.tes.
E.y Free Coach to ari from the House.
3S-tf
, 1878-02-02

THERE are twenty-four democratic gov
ernors in the United States ont Of thirty
eight.
, 1878-02-02
LAND CLhihi FOR SALE.

THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
his LAND CLAIM situated on the North Fork
Of the Walla Waa River aud distant about l. miles
from town. The Claim includes
100 ACEiS OF siasOD LAND,
Fifty acres fenced and dwelling house in good order
The aigr for cattle very fine and presents superior
Inducements 10 stock raisers. The place Is unus-
unliy well watered and has abundant supply of
wood. The terms o; sale will be liberal and part Of
the purchase may he paid stock For further par
t.culars apply o. the the premises.
4e-ts PAT KELLY.
, 1878-02-02
District C0Grt SsssssEas0llS.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, &C
COGafy Of W0Ha u'aitI. !
In the District Court Of Tie FIRST judicial District OF
Washington TsTritory.
NANCY A. PRESCOTT. Plaintiff, VS. SAMUEL
PRESCOTT. defendant.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-To
l SAMUEL PRESCOTT, Defendant: Y:u are
hereby required Hpnear in an action brought
AGAINST yc,i by NANCY \. PRESCOTT, Plaintiff.
in The. District Count OF the FIRST Julctl District
of Y ashin-ton Territory, holding terms at the City
of Wallu fvaila IN and Tor the Counties of Walla
Wslla AMI Columbia, TO answer the complaint of
Plaintiff fled in Waill Halla County, within twen-
ty d.ys after the service of this summons. exclusive
of the day of If not served in said County,
but in said District IN thirty days Otherwise within
sixty days the said Plaintiff VIII take Judgment
against you by default, according to the prayer OF
the complaint.
Tie said action Is brought TO obtain divorce from
Def ndant and for the custody of the rinOr child Of
the uarties and To have exclusive control of her
separate property the grounds of habitual drun-
enness of Defendant his cruel Treatment and ahan-
dornent OF Plaintiff ami his failure to provide the
necessares Of life for the family for great number
of years and Lls immoral character making Inn unfit
10 have the care of said minor child. And you are
hereby notifei that unless you appear and answer
the sail complaint above required, the Plaintiff
will apply 20 tie Court for the relief demanded
therein.
WITNrss, the Hon. $. c. WING .RD, Judge
OF the District Court of the First Judi
Isl c'al District OF Washington Territory,
and the seal of said Court affixed tins
25th day OF October A. ID. 1877.
A. REEVES AYERS,
". G. LANGFORD. Clerk.
Plaintiffs Attorney Low
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Farm for Sale.

( FARM CONTAINING ABOUT 700 ACRES.
n az miles FROM Wall, Walia well wstered and
wood in abundance; three BEARING ORCHARDS
and all under fence. VIII be sold at a bargain.
S5-tf Inquire of LACY WHITMAN.
old TYPE-5O0 pounds of OLD TYPE for
~ sale in lots to suit purchasers. This Type
is an excellent substitute for Babbit Metal
pronounced by those who have used if better
and can be sold at one-h half the price. Apply
at the STATESMAN OFFICE.
, 1878-02-02
DOWN SPECIAL RATES,

Merchandise, Fruit and Vegetables, same ra'~
Above FER ton measurement. ,a~
Wool, seven dollars pr ton weight. Bei n'''
each 10 cents -
Wooi, Sand, Stone and Live Stock al as'eoi '"
rates up OF down, by car load
Fast freight rates Sc per ton, up or oo""'
ceived frun or delivered to boats IL,
All freight not delivered before p n On lne , !,
after it is received at the depots will be stofed
owner expense and risk. .is
And all freight received at depots Will DC
r;k ~ are unt shiuu+i or delivered 10 eon-lsnes.
All bills payable IN gold coin before delivery -
freight.
, 1878-02-02

Eorr.--The charges of the Nalla Wala VI y 81. q
Transfer Company on down freight transie - tr.
o. s. n. Co Is boats. including the business s., NJ
eeived from o. s n. Co.'S boats and forwsr 10 =.
cents per ton All down freight. for fcfxa IN te
ment not consigned to parties at wainia. -
turned over to this Transfer Company to i~
ID. s. BAkEk,
President ". W. Il &. b. h.
WAIIA wAILA, November 8. 1871
, 1878-02-02

JUSTICES BLANKS that is Office.
, 1878-02-02
sTEELE 50
PAIN s ERADlCA1OR.
Tne vo.6 w,.uSerfnI Ddsesvery oG the Age.

The World moves. and unless We Progrer We mus
10 backwards. Nothing remains Stationary.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

PLANT EARLY.-A correspondent of the Rxra
Ner Yorker, in advising early planting says:
Peas should be the first put in the ground. As
soon ~ hole can be dug deep enough to put in
the seed, have them planted. The ground should
be prepared in the fall. The best crop of peas
we ever had was put in during a thaw in Febru-
airy. They came up, and the rain fell, frost came,
and the snow covered them, but still they -four
ished. They bore earlier and for Q longer time
than any vines we ever had. The ground had
not been prepared in the fall, so that great
deal Of work was necessary through the spring
to prevent the soil baking. Sow both early and
late varieties ct the same time. About the early
varieties, there are various opinions but for late
ones, nothing can excel the English Marrowfat
This year We intend to try the fall sowing.
Lsttuee, radish, spinach, and pepper grass,
also . bed of beets for early greens, should be
planted a. soon as the ground can be raked deep
enough to cover the seeds.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

Observation-Disclosures deserves q
special place, the richest place You can find, or
else give it free after manuring, for it pays best
when best fed. The roots should be planted
about three feet apart, one or two crowns only
in . place. Without asparagus our garden
would not be model one, so that fine early vege-
table must have Q place. If the roots be at
hand, Let them be set out in rows about two feet
apart one way, by one foot and half the other.
II seeds be sown, SOW the same in rows, fifteen
inches apart, about ten to the foot and trans
plant a. above at one or two Year, growth.
These constitute the more permanent things of
the garden, and will only require replanting oc-
casionally. nfry GeHtieuaa.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

A CONGRESSIONAL candidate was thus inter-
rnpted by an inebriate: "My friends" said be,
81 am proud to see around me tonight the har-
dy yeomanry of the land, for love the agricul.
tural interests of the country; and well may
love them, my fellow citizens, for was born q
farmer-the happiest days of my youth were
spent in the peaceful avocations of the son Of
the soil. If may be allowed to use a fgurative
expression, my friends, / may say ras raised
betlceen tro rons of cora" "a pumpkin! by
thunder ~ exclaimed the inebriate Joe
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

''NOT EVEN MARRIED."-The other evening a
sprighty little girl abont seven years old enter
ed a store on Woodward avenue, and after con-
siderable hesitation she whisperingly inquired
of clerk:
"Do you keep nursing bottles here"
"We do" he answered, and exhibiting two or
three different styles, lie asked her which she
preferred. As she was looking them over, he re-
marked:
ats for Your little brother, suppose"
ayes, sir, it is" she stiffiy answered. "YOu
didn't think it was for my son, did youi"
Her indignant look hannts him still.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

RETRIBUTON.-Two Germans fresh from Chi
cago, visited New York, and one, we'll acquaint-
ed with the city, invited his friend to belmont
co.'s, where dinner for two and bottle of wine
were ordered. The place and fare were praised
until the bill of s11 was presented. This they
considered an extortion. They paid. however,
and while walking down Broadway, the excited
German commenced to swear at the supposed
extortion. His friend then said: "Do not shwear,
Yawcob. 1t is wicked to shwear. God has pun
ished dot man Delmonico." "Howf" 81 have
mine pocket full init spoons."-Ckicdgo Drorers'
Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

WHEN Abraham Lincoln was poor lawyer,
he found himself one cold day at village some
distance from Springfield, ILL.,, and with no
means of conveyance. Seeing a gentleman
driving along the Springfield road in a carriage,
he ran up to him and politely said: "Sir, will
you have the goodness to take my overcoat to
town for met" "With pleasure" answered the
gentleman. "But how will you get it again 2"
"Oh, very easily" said Mr.. Lincoln, "as intend
to remain in it," "Jump in" said the gentle
man, laughing, and the future President had q
pleasant ride,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

Sam. Julins, when you missed your dog, how
did you find ont whar he went tot
JMliss. Why, you see, Sam, was walkin at
de north end, de odder day, aud saw q large
string OBJ sassengers hangin outside de door OBJ a
butchers shop. walked by two or three times,
and de fourth time whistled-lor, osh Almighty,
Sam, de way dem sessengers curled up was
ksushun to dis child. didn't want to hurt de
mans feelins, but knew what had become OBJ
de dog
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07
Took the Prize.

At a party one evening, several cOutes ted the
honor OF having done the most cxtrao Idinary
thing. Reverend gentleman was appointed
sole judge Of their respective pretensions.
One produced his tnlor's bill with receipt
attached TO it. A buzz went through the rom
that this could not be ontdone, when
A second proved that he had just arrested his
tailor for money lent him.
"Tbe palm is his, was the generous cry, when
a third put in his claim.
Gentlemen" he said, 81 cannot boast of the
feats of my predecessors, but have returned to
the owners two umbrellas that they left at our
house."
'Pll bear no more !" cried the astonishcd arbi-
traitor. This is the acme of honesty; it is an act
of virtue of which never knew any one capa-
BILE. The prize
"Hold! cried another. Il have done still
more than that"
"Impossiblew cried +he whole company. "Let
us hear"
Il have been taking my paper for twenty
years, and paid for it every year in advance"
He took the prize.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

BnnxR Poison TO PIGs.-The poisonous prop
eFty Of pork or other meat brines, when fed to
pigs, Is known to many, and, years ago, was
mentioned by the veterinarian Youatt The Rs
raj Men Yorker, referring to the subject, says
quite large number of cases are on record, in
quantity of brine mixed with their feed, under
the impression that it would answer the same
purpose, and be equally as beneficial IS the ad-
mixture of small quantity of salt and where
one case has proved fatal, there are scores in
which pigs have suffered more OF less sew erely.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

"Now, then, state your case" said q Detroit
lawyer, the other day, as he put IS bill away
in his vest pocket. swell, began his client,
suppose the man living next door wants to put
a barn right up against my line, coming within
two feet of my house y HE can't do it, sir
"But want to put my barn right up against
his line,' remarked the client HOh-ah--yes,
see. Well. sir, 60 right ahead and put your barn
there. All the law in the case is on your side, -
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

AT recent meeting in England, which was
characterized by much religious excitement, an
old man gave expression to his joy by shouting,
and continued it until it began to interrupt the
services Brother w. was requested to ego and
stop that old mans noise" He went to him,
and spoke few words, and the shouting man
Mt once became quiet. "Brother w., what did
you say to the old man that QUOTED him so
promptlyf" 81 asked him for q guinea for for
egn missions" replied Brother W.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07
Che fnu Of the Ching.
THE DOLLARS OF our DAD.

All, how we made EN- Or. Tom,
With every chance ne had
When you and were Jolly boys
The dollars Of our dad
The dollars Of our dad. Tom.
The dollars Of our dad.
Good silver. and fun weight, Tom,
Not one of 'em was bad;
And. Oh. what bliss they used to bring.
The dollars of our dad!
And whether few or many, Tom,
They always made ms glad;
But with those happy days are gone
The dollars Of our dad.
And now In seedy earb, Ton,
Both you and are clad,
And wishing we could scoop again
The dollars OF our dad.
But all I'm vain the wish. Tom,
Since We are old and sad,
With hungry mouths that clamor for
The dollars Of their dad.
BIT We shah ne'er forget. Tom,
The jolly day we've had.
When you and ! % gayly spent
The dollars Of our dad.
THEKE's Q good time coming, boys.
Good time coming.
good time coming. boys,
Wait little longer.
The gold nsonops' have had their day;
The people now resume the sway
Dads dollar. boys. Is ON the way,
Wait little longer.
The ''Hsn- Of the s:sId.Bsg.
Dollzry dillary. dimaby tlember,
Fifty Bcstoniars failed In December.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

FEBRUARY SEEDING.-Many of our most sue
cessfnl farmers practice the sowing of timothy
seed during this month. There is more certain
tainfy Of il getting m early start bsfore dry
weather sets In. Those who have tho ground
prepared, should not neglect early seeding.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

"GIvR me some cold rice" said guest at q
hotel to black waiter. "Dere amt none," sab.
"Why, what's that on the sidebosrd, in that dish
asked simply for cole rice, sab. Please be exact
in your language, sab. Shall glib yon some oh
de cole billed rice, sab 7"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

CLoTHEs-PINs are now shipped to New Zea
land. The natives use them for earrings, bui
an old chief who got hold Of one with half
horse power spring in its back, and hooked it on
his nose, was looking around ten minutes after.
ward for missionary to kill.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-07

DoNN PIArT says: "If you can't do anything
else to make the world happy. you can at least
smile: Yes that's so-send % your ten essts,
and veil sind man to ''sm;lss fse sA is's worth.
-Detroit Free Press