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Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
COUNTY DIVISION.
WESTON, Nov. sth, 1880.


Editors Leader:
In the Pendleton Tribune of Oct. 22d, !
I have read all editorial in which the |
editor laments (D over the defeat of divis-
ion of Umatilla county. He speaks of
II. B. No. 50, and then says, "If division
is desirable at all this bill should in our
opinion have been passed'-"It was
fair and just division"
Mr.. editor, ! have carefully read H.
B. No. so, and also H. B. No. "a, and
must say that my opinion is different
from that expressed in the Tribune, in
regard to the merits of n. B. 50; and I
would like to point out to your readers,
some Of the defects of this bill in as mild
way as possible. To say that the Taib-
une had advocated or indorsed measure
the merits or demerits Of which it knew
not, would imply that the editors were
ignorant Of that of which they wrote;
and to say that SO able patent journal
as the Tribune would advocate q public
measure that is unjust and would prove
great detriment to so many of its sup
porters would be cruel. Thel efore, I
shall not attempt to criticise sharply the
motives of the Tribune, or speak harsh}y
of some of the ..fair-minded community"
of our county seat who steal poll-books,
and manipulate the election returns of
their own precinct to defeat the wishes
of the people as expressed bv their bal
lots. Far from it. Such matters would
not be pertinent to the question that
l wish to consider, viz: H. B. 81. This
bill was introduced for the alleged pur-
pose of forming the County of Wise and
the County of Coal; but really to defeat
any division. 1t was purposely made SC
Objectionable in nearly all Of its provis
ions that those who wanted division
most could not support it. It robbed
the people of the new counties Of all theil
revenue and left them without dollar
to support their county government unit
the taxes of 1881 could be collected. I
attached neither Of the new counties t,
any judicial district for Circuit Cour
purposes; therefore they would have bee1
without Court in which to seek justic
| l., :. la.
for the new counties, no representation il
the Legislature of the State in the even
. that the Legislature then in session
: should fail to make new apportionment
! and fail it did. Therefore, we woul
E have had no voice or representation i
. the Legislature.
Are we to be driven to the conclusio
that such fair-minded (7) journals as th
Tribune and the East Oregonian woul
thrust upon tie people, who have give
them what vitality they possess, sue
unjust and obnoxious measures as these
If these two journals support 81. B. 5:
knowing its provisions, they are unpa
d donable and should be excluded fro
every household in each of the propose
!. new counties; and if they support it, NJ
knowing its provisions, they should
pitied for their weakness and ignoranc
If II. B. 50 was good "fair and JUS
one, and the managers at Pendlete
wanted it to pass. why did Mr.. keile
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
TEE MzDsKGHT sUN.

The spectacle of the sun shining at
midnight attracts many foreigners to
Swedish Lapland during the month of
June. For six weeks there is scarcely
any night in the north Of Sweden; the
sun never sets, and the soil, constantly
heated, produces, in month and half,
barley and ether crops. At that time of
the year the Laplanders pen up their rein
deers, and move their huts toward the
cultivated fields. Being very hospitable,
they greet with joy the arrival of tour
lists, who generally meet at Mount Gala
ware, 148 kilometres from Lulea. From
that hill, which is $50 metres high, the
beautiful spectacle of the midnight SIN"
can be admired in better conditions than
from any other place. The 25th of June
is the day selected for the ascension; it is
the longest day in the year, the sun being
twenty-five hours above the borizon.
This year the Oath of June was not favor
ed by fine weather, and, owing to the
cloudy sky, the sun YVES not visible at
midnight, tie following day travellers
were well rewarded for their trouble,
the sun shih hing brightly at midnight
Er.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
TESNYseN's LATEST POEM.

MpxreHr-in no midsummer tune
The breakers lash tbs shores:
The cuckoo Of a jo5less June
Is calling out-of-doors:
And thou hast vanish'd from thine own
To that which looks like rest.
True brother, only to be known
By those who love thee best.
Midnight-ani joyless June gone by,
And from the deluged park
The cuckoo Of worse July
Is calling thro the dark:
But thou art silent underground.
And Ger thee streams the rain,
True poet, surely to be found
When Truth Is found again.
And, now to these unsummer'd skies
The summer bird Is still,
Far of phantom cuckoo cries
From out phantom hill;
And thro' this midnight breaks the sun
OF sixty years away,
The light of days when life begun,
The days tsat seem to-day,
When a.! my gyiefs were shared with thee,
And all my hopes were thine
As all thou vert was one with me,
May all thou art be mine.
MIDNIGHT, June soth. 1879.
The above poem, found in Harper's Month";!
for November, was written by the Englis.
Poet Laureate in memory Of his brother
Charles tTennyson) Turner, who died Apri
25,h, 1879.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13

Oh, yes! You can rely on. Webfoot
oil at all times, night or day, as sure
cure for Group or spasm. Ask for it at
McCol j. Miller's.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-11-13
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

A distinguished writer, speaking of the
duties which parents owe to their children,
says: "a mother makes a great mistake
when she does not constantly court the conf
dence of her daughter. The daughter should
share all her secrets with her mother. Many
home has been blighted, and shame has
come to many household because the moth
er was too busy or too careless to keep herself
in constant sympathy with her daughters.
The same is true of the father and son. The
young man who spends his evenings from
home, and feels that it would be robbing him
of his md1ly independence if he should tell
where he goes, is banking against every inter.
est in the future. Fathers and mothers
should never allow themselves to grow so old
that they are not interested in all that inter-
ests their children and their young people.
Home comforts, and home amusements, and
the hest society of young people should be
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on compounding its interest long after you
are gone. Young people crave recreation
and amusement, and will generally have it +;
how much better that it should be enjoyed in
the homes of the land, and directed by low.
ing hands. Your wild boys and thoughtless
girls are mainly recruited from homes where
enjoyment is not to be found.
"The parent who sees the boys and girls of
the household full of fun and frolic should
not grow anxious that he does not see more
tears and solemn faces. These come soon
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

A New YORK SENsAT1oN.-Among the ar.
rivals at New York, Saturday, on the steamer
Csty of Brussels, from Liverpool, was Esoo.
fally Hiptala, Bombay merchant prince Of
immense wealth, who brings with him his
four native wives. These latter are in charge
of another woman and eunuch. In addi-
tion to these there are number o. other
male serva ITS. All the attendants wore eth.
er turba or red fez, and were dressed IN
half European costume; but their master was
attired, with the exception of his neither gar.
ments, in true Oriental style Of splendor.
Under loose overcoat, which was carelessly
thrown open, could be seen long garment
of pale silk descending to the knees, on which
was worked a mass Of gold embroidery in a
bewildernent. of fantastic shapes. The names
of the four wives are Vageerbai, Allah BUM,
Thahajan and Omdabai. Their apartments
in the vessel had been specially and luxuri-
ously fitted up. Their door was guarded by
the eunuch. Their faces are round and
svarthy, with features well marked. omda-
bal, the prettiest, is only IL years OF age.
They were thinly clad, and had an abun-
dance of iewelry. Through their no % are
pierced holes, from which hang rings Of dia-
monds, pearls, and other precious str les to
far below the mouth, swinging to and fro.
Their ears are also almost hidden by huge
ornaments and all Of them wear around their
shoeless feet one or two bands Of silver and
cold inlaid with rare stones. All are small!
in stature. Mr.. Hiptala speaks very good
English. BE says his visit is simply tor
pleasure and as a private individual. He
intends travelling through the country, visit
ing all places of interest, and will leave part
of his retinue in New York while he makes
tour of the States. :,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02
FAST SOUTHERN MAILS.

During the past session of Congress, ad-
ditional appropriation was made for South
ern fast mail service There was meeting
on the 20th ultimo of Southern managers in
Washington, at which an arrangement was
completed, and it was agreed to put it in effect
on the 2Sth ultimo. The following is given
as the terms of the arrangement:
A fast mail will leave Boston at 6 P. M,
and New York at 4.35 A. M, arriving in
Washington at IL A. NJ. 1t will arrivein Rich
mond at 2.4O P. M, Atlanta $50 A. M. and
New Orleans the following morning, which
will be equivalent to saving of one business
day. By this arrangement not only New
Orleans but all intervening points between
Washington and New Orleans will be bene-
fitted, as this line will perform local service.
The mail which arrives at Atlanta by the
existing arrangement, at II P. M. will arriva
at $50 A. NJ, and all cities and villages vii
receive corresponding benefits in the saving
of time. Not only will the towns on the
line of the route receive such benefits, but
by it's connections with lateral lines, the
entire service in the South will be greatly
improved. This train will also, by connec.
tions from Richmond, continue South via, the
Atlantic Coast Line via. Wilmington, Char
lesion, and Savannah to Jacksonville, decrea-
sing the time. to the extent of one business
day to the cities named, together with their
intermediate points, also to points on lateral
lines. In addition to the above train, there
is also special fast train on the Virginia
Midland, between Washington and Danville,
which leaves Oanville, at l0.40 P. M. on the
arrival of the train which leaves New York
at P. M. This Virginia Midland special
train arrives at Danville, Vs., at 7.45 A. M
in time to connect with the Piedmont Air.
Line train for the South, which, taken in con-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

enough amid the anxieties and perplexities Of
life. Make home the happiest place in all
the world-so that your sons and daughters,
as they go out into the great world to buffet
with its trials, and temptations, will in every
quiet moment hear the echo Of its loving
words and remember its tender admonitions,
and thus be strong to conquer in every hon.
orable pursuit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

1@ 1t is related of the Grand Duke Con-
stantine Of Russia, that upon one occasion at
a ball at the Tuileries, in the palmy days Of
the second empire, the Empress Eugenia ask
ed him which woman in the assemblage
seemed to him the most beautiful. His an
swer was, perhaps, as Disappointing to the
fair Empress as it was complimentary to his
wife. "Your majesty, ,"said he, must excuse
me. AM only barbarian, Cossack. I
only know one handsome woman she is my
wife" .....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

n9~ So long as you pay negro promptly,
so soon as the work is done, you may count
on him every time; but just let one get fifty
cents in your debt and his services are lost to
you forever. Sometimes you can get one to
work it ous, but he does so grudgingly; and
if he is in your employ for ten years after,
the impression that you have wronged him
out of half dollsr never leaves his mind
and the darkey is honestabout it, too. Many
good hand has been ruined by getting in
debt.-OqEethorpe Echo.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

nection with the other fast trains, gives the
South a double daily fast mail service that
is unsurpassed elsewhere. The Southern rail.
way managers very kindly placed trains at
the disposal of the Department, which 1t
promptly accepted, knowing and appreciating
the value of such service to the patrons OF
the Post Office Department.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

good. Public opinion ought to enforce the
law against giving or selling liquor to minors.
And now, in closing this communication,
permit me to invoke the blessings Of Divine
Providence upon all your deliberations, with
the hope that they may result in good to
every citizen of the Commonwealth.
THos. B. JETER, Governor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

one, the question has been submitted to the
same tribunal that settles and decides matters
of dispute and debt between citizens. The
following is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-02

the authority asked for be granted, under
such regulations as the General Assembly
may prescribe
The following table, which is contained in
the report of the superintendent of educa-
ton, gives the number of educational institu.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-12-29

Harrisburg, o., an out-of the. way place in
Hancock county, about three miles west Of
Mount Blanchard, very remarkable child,
only five years old, who seems to have the
power to charm birds at will Her mother
first noticed this strange fascination The child
possesses about year ago. The little girl
was out In the door yard among bevy of
snow birds, and when she spoke 10 them they
would come and light upon her, twitsering
with glee. On taking them In her hands and
stroking them, the birds, instead of trying to
get away from their fair captor, seemed to DO
highly pleased, and when let loose would Az
away short distance aud Immediately re-
turn to the child. She took several of them
into the house to show her mother who,
thinking she might hurt them, put them out
OF doors, but no sooner was the door opened
than the birds flew into the room again, lit
upon the girls head and began to chirp. The
birds remained about the premises all winter,
flying to the little girl whenever the door
opened. The parents of the child became
alarmed, believing that this strange power
was an III omen, and that the much dreaded
visitor, death, was abont TO visit their home.
Bat death did not come, and during the last
summer the child had many pet birds. Tho
child handles the birds so gently that hum
ming bird, once in her hands, does not fail To
return. Last winter bevy Of birds kept her
company, and she played with them for hours
at time. Every morning the birds fly to
her window, and leave ouly when tho sun
sinks In the west. The parents Of the little
girl are poor, superstitious people, and have
been reticent about the matter until lately,
fearing that some great calamity was about to
befall them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-12-29
QUEER VAR YARNS.


Al Brandy Station, ono Of Clusters troopern
bad bis left stirrnp.strap cut away b. ) rama.
shot which passed between bis leg and tbs
horse, blistering his skin as If 4 rsd.hot iron
bad been used. He dismounted 10 ASCERTAIN
the nature of bis injury, aud as hc bent over.
bullet knocked of his hat aud killed his
horse. In the same fight was a trooper who
had suffered several days with toothache. In
hand to hand fight be received pstol hall
in the right cheek. 1t knocked out his ach.-
ing double tooth and passed out of the left
hand corner of his mouth, taking part of an
uppei tooth along. The joy of being rid of
the toothache was so great that the trooper
could not DO made to go to the rear to have
his wound dressed.
AN OBJECT, no matter how triilng, will turn
outlet from Its true course. This was
shown one day at the remount camp in Plea
SAINT Valley. They had "bull pen there.
IN which about FIVE hundred bounty iu,npefs
anu other hard cases were under guard. Once
III while one of these men would make a
break for liberty. Every sentinel in position
would open fire, and it did not matter in the
least IT the man ran toward the crowded camp.
On this occasion prisoner made for the camp
and as many as six shots were fired MT him
without effect. One of the bullets entered
the tent of Captain In tho Twelfth PENN
sylvania Cavalry. He was lying down, and
the course of the bullet would have buried il
IN his chest. Fortunately for Linn, the candle
by which he was reading sat on stand be-
tween him aud where the bullet entered.
This was struck and cut square In two an,,
the lighted end dropped to the floor without
being snnffed out. The ball was DETECTED
and buried itself in the pillow under the off,
GERS head, passed ont of that and through his
tent, entered one behind Ii, passed between
two men, and brought up against a camp
kettle.
There Is In Detroit to-day a man who was
wounded five times In less than ten minutes
ut Fair Oaks. The first bullet entered his
LEFT arm ; the second gave him scalp wound;
the third hit him In the foot the fourth
buried itself In his shoulder, and the fifth en-
tered his right leg. While he was being car
ried to the rear, the first two men who took
him were killed. While his wounds were be-
ing dressed, an exploding shell almost buried
him under an avalanche of dirt. In being
removed further to the rear, runaway am
bnance horse carried him half mile and
dumped him out, and yet to-day he is seem
ingly hale and hearty, aud walks without
limp.-Detron Free Press.
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MISCELLANY.
For THE RECORD.
THE STEPMOTHER'S TRIALS.
BY GUS GLENN.

"Well, of all things, this goes ahead
did really think Paul Devere was man of
sense. But for him to go and bring step
mother over his children, it beats all ! /" And
Hulda Piper walked excitcdy up and down
the floor.
This was said Ia the presence of Paul De-
vere's children, handsome boy OF sixteen
and little girl of five. The boys dark
cheek flushed crimson and he bit his lip an
grily. Hulda was the housekeeper She
had been in Mr.. Deveres fathers family
when he was boy. And when the old gen.
tleman died, Paul gave her home and af-
ter the death of his wife, Hulda became the
chief mover inside of the home of the De-
yeres. And as year after year passed away
she seemed to feel her Importance and con-
sidered both herself and her benefactor's
children very much insulted by that gentle
man marrying second time. And this was
the cause of the remark made at the begin
ming Of our story.
Rupert Devere did not speak for some mo-
ments. Then he asked, in a husky voice.
morning or afternoon I"
"You'd orter know, Mr.. Rupert--you was
the one that got the telegraphy
The boy drew a paper from his pocket, and
glancing over it, said, slowly. Two o'clock.
wonder If pa expects me to call his wife
mother am afraid he will be sadly mis-
taken If he does ! " and rising, he rushed
from the house, slamming the door after him.
As the noon train came steamiug into the
depot, a pleasant-looking gentleman, accom-
panied by lady, stepped out and walked to-
ward the entrance. The gentleman's face
clouded and look of anxiety passed over it,
for he was evidently expecting some one to
meet him, and his disappointment was great.
He looked down into the sweet face of thu
lady by his side and said, gravely, "I do not
see how 1t is. did think that Rupert would
surely meet us; but perhaps the boy did not
understand it SO. will call CARRIAGE
81 would much rather walk, Paul, said
the lady, =. If you do not mind. 1t is not very
far, is it?"
"Oh, no; it is not far" said the GENTLE
man shut you must be tired, riding all day,
and thought you would wish to get home as
soon as possible"
81 am tired Of riding, and thought walk
would rest us, unless you object"
And so the matter was settled.
This gentleman aud lady were none other
than Paul Devere and his wife. Paul was
puzzled. Could it be that his son would
rebel because he had married again This
had never crossed his mind before, and he
was greatly troubled. Would his children
misuse his young wife, almost child her
selfp He had promised himself SO much
pleasure in bringing her to his comfortable
home. He had pictured to her the joy in
store for them, and her blue eyes had grown
bright with happiness as she thought of the
husband she loved and the children she bad
never seem Oh, no it could not be that Ru-
pert, his noble boy, would so wound the heart
4 Of the father who loved him so
The short journey was ended at last. Az
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POETRY.
GRANDM0rHEnss CHRISTMAS.

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The Christmas lights were eli aglowl
Where grandmother sal III her high hacked chair
Gazing Into the freight there
,r. :, s.
M &c SeaIs roiisa naek - grandmother gaxed--
And 10 clouds Of smoke when the back log FILL,
She saw y VISION rcniem0efeQ we'll.
-
xhe walls rose up like walls Of gold;
Blooming and fresh o. was the rose
Her we'll worn hymn books leaves enclose.
Beside he!-dearest vision ofalll-
Who, on this dag Of all the year
Told the Old tale that abe blushed TO hear.
AND now subtle. SWEET perfume,
And she strovc to stiil her pulses wild;
as sne kissed the Hover, grpnumother smiled.
n,
ne name on me hea ftAslepe mad just gone out;
'Mhen gIAndm 'thef's darling opened the door,
Loaueu aoWh WIN her christmas st1re
!. ), -,
m issnumo.ner, precious the young voice said
=, DG ~ dearie," and golden hair
Wlth SOFT White locks were mingled shere
mn. ,,
nS I SUI Is s mr. ~ az IN uumo surprise,
silent sre o. m9ts ea smiling there
ufahu"o,her sat III her high-oacked ehair
M. e,,aas ,..,.
hta.a o, NV minus were closely pressed
Which, as It's wont, had opened midway
10 "hefe iaued mower lay
can,
Ts'l, s 70 @ u,u nor ~, move or speak,
and me CHRISTMAS giits wrought with such care,
ohe iapi On 'ne stahu pesiue her chair.
!. ~ ,,..,,
ill he wham o smee' sr