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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10
THE RAIN FALLS SOFTLY"

rhe rain falls softly the window caves,
and VIII ispers lowly a. the rustling grass
And loads the winds dusk pinons as they pass
To shake the Elitsering moisture on the leaves;
The sweeps the great swells and heaves,
And dimpies sn the locked lakes living glass;
The rain s0bs round the home whose light she was,
AS with the hearts LEFT desolate it grieves,
And listening to its murmur all alone,
set its cadence to my yearnng sorrow,
and loves mute longing for the darling gone.
From wall seemed strength renewed to borrow
Till I can hear the dull plash the clay
OF that dear new-made grave, broad leagues away.
All the Year Round.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

Henry Holtenberg had black hair and ruddy
complexion when he married Miss Schwartz, at
Nashville, year ago. She supposed he was about
forty, though he made no statement on that point.
The honeymoon was scarcely over, before his hair
became gray, his cheeks lost their ruddy color,
and he showed at least sixty years. The fact was
that he discontinued the of dye and rouge.
The angry wife wanted to sue for a divorce, but
the lawyer told her that the grounds were not sur
fcient.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

Currants and gooseberries, especially on heavy
soils are much benefited by mulching with
littery manure or any coarse material The old
black branches and stems snoulu 0e cut OUT and
.tbe most vigorous Young shoots headed back at
any time during Winter when there is no frost in
the wood
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

woman was recently convicted of gambling
in New York city, and sent to Jail. There are no
male gamblers in New York. At least we have
never heard of any being convicted and sent to
Jail. 1t seems strange that woman should have
fallen so Iow.-NOrriStOCR Herald.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

NJ Ialiman, a French savant, has discovered
grape vines which will not CONCEAL above 50 F.
while other oils CONCEAL at 271o f. NJ Taliman
therefore, recommends this oil for matchmaking
and similar uses.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10
WILLOW GRANGE.

STORY OF LIFE IN EASTERN OREGON.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

ENTERED in the ONCE Of Librarian OF Congress Washing
ton, d. G., ia the year 1891
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10

The men go sip beer and the ladies gossip about
it Whitehall Times
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-10
BY BFLLE w. COOKE.

AUTHOR OF "TBAEs AND VICTORY"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08
III MOR0US.
marriage at sea is an ocean tied

A marriage at sea is an ocean tied.
"Can beans talk mamma = ono, my
child; Why do you ask p Coos
heard you speak of Jack and the beams
talk"
ticany, 'srny heart goes ont TO tho dis
\ tressed. ! all heart ''I guess YOU
sss.s... sss..4eesl.ss, xgssssss srers ~ sssreSs
on the beat"
The growing season GLOW things
do GROW this weather, " said the deacon
to Brother Amos eyes, they do, repEed
! the brother. "Last night heard you
saw Won caught forty fish, and this morn
ing heard you tell Mr.. Smith 1t was
one hundred and fifty"
He came into the office and SAID
"You see, my brothers are shoemakeiFs,
and tbov mended my shoes, Now, why.
am | like Joseph OF the biblical history
We gave it up. "Why, because l was
soled bv my brothers" The inquest
on him will be held to-day.-P'fcd.
Among the replies 10 an advertise
mont of a music committee for a can
didate for organist, music teacher
efc 4 vacancy having occurred BY tue
RESIGNATION Of the organist IN oiiice, "a5
the following "Gentlemen, | notlcel
vour advertisement for an or8anls-,l anu
music teacher, either lady or 8entIleia,eln ~
Having been both several years. oloA
YOU my services
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Chinese hats trimmed with dotted
net are worn for driving.
In a New York hotel the guests boots
are BACKED by machinery.
A farmer counts hisoattle by the head.
The men he employs are only hands.
Baron Rothschild, of Frankfort, has
just paid for a silver gilt cup of great
artistic workmanship the sum Of $780,
600. just think of cup worth $780,
600, and a silver one at that.
James Mcconnell, New Orleans law
yer, asks that city to pay him 100000
for attending, as special counsel dur
ing the last twenty-five years to its in
terests in the suits brought by Mrs.
M IA Clark Gaines against it.
Last Friday evening the "Young
Maidens' Cooking Association" at Morris
town, N. j., gave reception at a public
hall The invitations were issued n
the name of the chief cook the girls
cooked the supper and oil had jolly
time.
Those who have any fears that Ger
many is dying out because Of the German
immigration here, may lay them down.
In 1876, the population OF all the German
states was 42, ~ 727 2 ,s3ea9 33ea9 ia $780, it ws.s
45, 149, 172 an increase OF eleven per
cent.
If feed is scattered under lac cuFHanf
bushes an a hens Showed to scratch
and pick they. Z...5l4 Enn., fila nl.a41pd
| loose and a1 the gfutJs rtIar arc m -ttiT''
soil. If this is done there will be no
trouble from the currant worms that in
fest bushes where the grass is allowed
to grow.
1t is a curious fact that Russia, one Of
the poorest of civilized countries, makes
a greater parade OF wealth in one respect
than any other European state. Tho
domes Of all the great churches 10 st.
Petersburg, Moscow and other large
towns, are plated with gold nearly one
quarter Of an inch thick.
OF the 1,000,000,00o acres Of cult
vatahle land in the United States, only
eleven and a-holf per centum are used
The 2,5SG. .l6s ,3Z0 bushels of wheat,
corn, oats, barley rye, bucEwleat and
potatoes raised last year We're produced
on 105, 9S3, ,605 acres, and the cultivation
is in most cases careless.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08

rs for sale. have fifteen Or twp'
rs fne lambs weighing from 5eP
which wish TO sell Any 'fe Z
] them will please call q op1onsense op1
/ ii 4 few days, they will y
II markets. col the garden
-, tie ,e-tf / with dew;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08
w. e. w ADD :
ALEXANDR n ESTp Az

NV rlq sgriRqs fsylg Hyl gtTalies County 70 ''ii
Stock Of Boots an4dty, that On is ,.is Sla 49, sa4 9
1.et tic most value iNufy slmue Cox III ana
Saved is a penny easd5 ESaHgeiy Of .tiiiiss'iii
friends and patrons is tcnspassing on his cnelos-
AMI convince themselves ,uerty to witt ked
can meet the demand of alf:ti, ,,,aor lit ;n 4hs
We are resolved to sell oufa -. - l r,@i
a profit that the people Must Ie leit ea,i ~ s,
Thereby enabling us to keep eand Sill " W.
ways Seasonable. d WITH Sill
failure to examine our Stock is an 14,,sss-5s
tunity lost
We can make it to your interest to trade with |
us.
Our goods are bought from First Hands
saving double profit and giving o}u Custo- |
mers the benefit.
Country Merchants will find it to ther ad-
vantage to examine our Stock from which !
equally good selections can be made at prices
that will compare favorably with those of the
Northern Cities.
Ladies' Pebble Goat But BITS 81 25 to So 90
" French Kid :" 9 % to 80
8 Last Foxed {, 6 % to 90
g Polish 90 to CO
" F" . Is to / 80
Slippers in great variety 25 to 90
Mems Calf Boots / so to 90
Coarse Shoes Solid 80 to l SO
Calf All Prices
Misses Boots 90 to / 50
Children's Boots 10 to l SO
W. ). WADDEY,
10 King Street Alexandria, Va.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08

b IN, attend to all business entrustea
S. his care with fidelity. Orders Ia.
Iii promptly attended to.
IL , If
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08

I'D Gentleman (musical. .-"Have Won
any plane tree wood p Timber Her-
eAanb Whose hopes are raised in antici-
patton of good order these hard times
- les, slr-pray walk in, sir-as fne 4
stock as any in town, sir. Would Won
prefer it in the plank or in the-ab-
log !? Ola Gentieman-" thankv
I'm not particular. | want a bit for , ,
fiddle bridge" .
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1881-07-08

"What was the election for ?" is the
IInterrogatory title Of long article. We
thought everybody knew what an
election is for It is to give one fool
an opportunity to trundle wheelbarrow
for another fooPs qualification,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
TEMPLAR VISITORS
Expected from New England-A Pilgrim.
age 10 Richmond.

The Knights Templar of this jurisdic-
tion VIII, during the coming month, have an op-
portunity TO display their knightly spirit and gen.
erosity TO visiting fraters. De Molay Commandery,
of Boston, Mass, and st. Johns Commandery. of
Providence, R. L, have decided to make a pilgrim
age to Richmond, Va, and while en- route will
stop in this city, remaining two days Sir Knights
Fisher and Parker, of De Molay Commandery,
have just been visiting Richmond, perfecting ar
rangements for the trip. They received d hearty
and most cordial reception, do all old Sir
Knights when they meet the Templars residing in
The City of the Hills, and the Richmond fraters
bid the communicates come and receive Virginia S
hospitality and a Templars welcome. The fol-
lowing programme has been arranged: De Mo-
ley Commandery will leave Boston on Friday,
May 20. proceed to Providence, where they will be
joined by st. Johns Commandery, and then come
70 Washington, remaining here Saturday and
Sunday, and going to Mount Vernon.
They win leave for Richmond Monday, May
q, and remain there until Friday, the 9th 1t is
stated that De Molay Commandery will bring from
seventy live to one hundred knights and St. Johns
from sixty to seventy. Each commandery will
bring a fine band Of music, and many of the
knights viii be accompanied by ladies, SO that in
all it is expected the visitors viii number two hun
dred and fifty or three hundred souls. These visit
ing communicates are composed of splendid ma
terial and well drilled. Richmond has two
mmanderies-Richmond,N No. ?, and St Andrews
No. 1S-and can parade about one hundred men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
RATES OF POSTAGE.

The following shows the rates of post
age on letters, printed matter, and mail matter,
foreign and domestic:
First class-Letters, and all matter wholly or
partially in writing and all matter sealed against
inspection, three cents per half ounce or fraction
thereof Postal cards one cent
Second elass-Reguler publications issued as fire.
quently as four times year, when mailed by the
publisher or by news agents to subscribers and
news agents only, two cents per pound.
Third class-Transient newspapers, books cir
cuars, and all other matter wholly in print. rate
one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof
Reproductions by photograph and similar pro-
eesses are elasSed as printed matter.
Fourth class-MerchandiSe and all matter not
included in the other three classes which has not
been declared unavailable, as being liable TO dam
age the mail or iniure the persons of those hand
ling it in the mail rate, cent per ounce or frac
ton thereof. The sender may write his own name
or address on matter of the third and fourth
classes.
Foreign mails-Upon letters to all countries in
the Postal Union. five cents per half ounce or frae-
tional part thereof. Postal cards, two cents
Printed matter, commercial papers, and samples OF
merchandise one cent for each two ounces or irac-
tional part thereof; but at least five cents must be
paid upon commercial papers. Registration to all
parts of the United States and of the Postal Union
ten cents for each package, upon which the post
age must also be fully prepaid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

William n. Jarratt, citizen of Sussex
County noted for his iberality and hospitality, is
dead
Mr.. Oliver ]. Schoolcraft, of Richmond,
| was married recently in London 10 Miss LOnsdale,
of New York.
d. C. Brenneman has sold his farm
near Edom, Rockingham County, 1873 acres, to
Isaac Wenger for $40 per acre.
Major Drewry has sold the Riverdale
| farm, nine miles from Richmond, on tie James
River. 226 acres, TO P. C. Kell for S10,5O0
E. w. Early, of Charlottesville, has re-
signed the Office of United States Commissioners,
and W. D. Dabney has been appointed to ill the
vacancy.
Rose Hill, fine farm in Fauquier
County, has been sold to C. C. Delaplane for s45
per acre. The FUR farm. in the same county, has
been sold to NJ. B. Furr for SS5 per acre.
Captain William Green, formerly ofthe
United States navy, is lying dangerously i'll at the
House. He is upward of eighty years of age.
The roads leading from Bloomfield to
Round Hill Station, Washington and Ohio Rail-
road, are blocked, up By snow drifts in several
places In some places the drifts are five to eight
feet high.
The Lynchburg city council has ap-
pointed committee to attend the meeting of the
stockholders ofthe Shenandoah Valley Railroad
company 10 extend the road to Lynchburg.
The mayor of Richmond has issued q
call for meeting Of citizens on Thursday evening,
the object of which will be to devise ways and
means looking to the city taking proper position
during the Yorktown celebration.
The trial of Gen Wilson, colored, for
the murder of Joseph H. Estes last July was con-
cluded in the county court of Pittsylvania on Fri
day last. The jury composed of six whites and
six negroes found verdict of guilty of involun-
tary manslaughter, and assessed the fine at SIS.
The Judge, HOratio Davis, sentenced the prisoner
to twelve months imprisonment in Jail, which is
the extent of the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
THE APRIL STARS.
How the Heavens Lock This sfsnth-rhe
Deadly Scorpion

The great astronomical event of the pres
entmonih is the twenty year conjunction fJupiter
and Saturn on the morning of the ed. The plan
cts viii be too close TO the sun to be visible, butthe
conjunction is not less important on that account
inasnluch as only once or twice in . lifetime do
the two worlds of the solar system appear to meet
in the sky. Around this conjunction the aStrolo-
gers have clustered their worst prophecies They
have drawn a horoscope for the world which
might well make q nervous man turn pale The
astronomers, however, take purely mathematical
pleasure in the conjunction. unmiXed with
~ fears of famine, plaques, and bloodShed
Whoever gazes at the heavens this month
will see that great change is going The stars
that made the winter evenings brilliant giving
place to those that adorn the summer nights. As
Sirius disappears in the west, Vega rises in the
northeast gittering in the Harp, tabled TO be the
very instrument with which Orpheus made rocks
and trees TO dance Just the last bright star in
the giant Orion sinks from sight behind the Orange
hills, in the opposite quarter of the sky very
red flashing star may be seen rising. Ii is the
Heart of the Scorpion. The fable says this is the
Scorpion that. with one deadly stroke, killed the
almost invincible Orion to avenge woman's
wrongs. So whenit rises Orion disappears. and
thus year after year the chase is kept up across the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
MINISTERS AND ELDERS.
Annual Session of the Washington Pres.
bytery.

Anuuss1 ScsstOu % tnc Warrington FEes.
bytery.
The stated meeting of the PreSbytery
Of Washington City was held at the North Church,
on street, last night. The meeting was opened
by Rev. Mr.. Patch, and the sermon was preached
by Rev. F. NJ. Todd from the text in Philippians,
ill.,, II Is, and Il After the sermon the business
meeting of the Presbytery was opened with prayer
by Rev, F. NJ. TODD, of the Manassas (Va.) Church.
The members of the PreSbytery present
were: Ministers-T F. Simpson, James s. II. Hen
derson, B. F. Dittinge-, Alex. Farley, John
Chester, John L. French. Mason Noble, g. O. Lit
tie, ]. T. Kelly, G. B. Patch, p H. Burghardt, c. B.
dan Francis j. Grimke, John R. Paxton, and F. NJ
Todd, and ruling elders from the following
churches: Hyattsyille; New York Avenue First,
Washington city; Fourth, Washington city; Fif-
teenth Street, Washington city; Melville First,
Prince William; Assembly's; Sixth, Washington
city; Westminster, Western Church. Metropoli-
tan, North Church; Manassas; and Eastern Church.
Washington city. Rev. Dr.. John R. Paxton, of
the New York Avenue Church, was elected mod
orator for the ensuing year. Mr. Charles Lyman,
of the ASSembly's Church, was nominated for
temporary clerk. but declined because of other
duties connected with the Presbytery, and Mr. c..
NJ Robinson, of the Eastern Church, was elected
The committee on arrangements made report
which was adopted, that the Presbytery meet this
morning at nine, spend in devotional services
thirty minutes, and then carry the order of bust
ness from half past nine to half-past twelve with
q recess of an hour and half for lunch then till
six p m; evening session at half past seven The
Presbytery adjourned at half-past nine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
THE VETERAN CLUB,
It Elects Officers for the Year,. Hale
Syphcr Chosen rs President.

It Elects Officers for the Year,. Hale
syphcr Chosen rs President.
The National Veteran Club met at their
old quarters in Corcoran building last night, Col
onel J. O. P. Burnside in tie chair and Major H.
D. Norton secretary The reports OF q number of
committees, including the report of the finance
committee for the past year, was read,
discussed. and adopted. The club then
proceeded to the election of officers. A
motion that all members who were four months in
arrears be debarred from voting in the elect on
was ruled out of order. An appeal from the de-
cision ofthe chair was made and withdrawn, and a
substitute was then offered and adopted that all
members who were four months in arrears then
present, and who could be identified by the finan-
cial secretary as having been duly notified of their
arTearages should be dropped from the roll. After
some discussion this was practically set aside, and
the election was proceeded with. Colonel J.. o. P.
Burnside was nominated for president, but in a
brief speech begged TO decline, on account of the
pressure of his private affairs. Comrade Brown, in
short speech, then nominated Conrade Sypher
Colonel ]. r. Thompson was also nominated for
president, but begged to decline and nominated as
his choice comrade j. T. Smith. Contradict. B. Tan
ner WAS also put in nomination but begged to de-
cline. The vote resulted follows: Total vote, 81;
Sypher 81; Smith, 10. Comrade Sypher was duly
declared elected. The following comrades were
then nominated for first vice president: Cap
tain r. S. Widdicomb and Captain ]. B.
Tanner. This ballot stood IS follows: To-
tai vote, 46; Tanner. 30; Widdicomb. l6.
General E W. Whitaker was nominated and
elected second vice president; Comrade Il. B.
Bennett, recording secretary; Conrade J. T..
Thompson, corresponding secretary; Comrade H.
G. Richardson. financial secretary, and Comrade
g. w. Clarke, treasurer, all unanimously. The
president and first and second presidents were
designated committee to wait upon Comrade
Sypher and notify him of his election. A vote of
thanks was adopted to the retiring officers, after
which the club adjourned TO meet next Tuesday,
the 18th instant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Robbed in a Pullman Car.

10 ue EdLtOf o. me helJttOHcda.
/ was not robbed on the platform of the
depot in that much sTace l might have had a
chance 1t was in the Pullman sleeper, the con-
ductor, or some other uniformed person, standing
at the steps of the car as 1 entered it. Just as
entered the car door the squeeze began. There
were two who came upon me from within the ear
and at least from behind, and all tried to pass
between the water closet and the stove frame, or
other fixments. i had a yalise in each hand. One
yalise was knocked up over my head and tugged
a., holding on with good grip. During that crush
the robbers got my pocket-boOk. Honest people
are for the most part asked to show their tickets
by the Pullman conductors How came these rob-
bers into the easily? The whole party rushed
out and off instantly, most wise policeman say
ing he "saW them running" When l told him
what had occurred he rubbed his stomach vigOr-
ously two or three times and cried out: God
Almighty - and then went to the detectives. The
Pullman people should look at more tickets or
4 G. HAHGOOD.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Looking for Dumping Ground.

The Commissioners yesterday received
letter from General Il. G. Wright, Chief of Engi-
neers, stating that under the appropriation of the
river and harbor act of June IT, $780, for the i'm
provement of the harbors of Washington aud
Georgetown, contract was entered into for dredg-
ing in Washington Harbor, the material 70 be de-
posted in the river below the city, at such points
as should be approved by the engineer in charge,
the consent of the owners of the adjacent property
to be obtained for such dumping. 1t has been
found impracticable to obtain such dumping
ground within any available distance from the
city, and it is now proposed to deposit the dredged
material on the Washington fats and adjacent to
the Long Bridge If there be controlling sanitary
objections thereto. Upon this point he wishes to
have the views of the Commissioners after such
consideration as they may think proper to give it.
A further appropriation for this purpose has been
made in the river and harbor act of March 8, 1881
and before advertising for proposals it will be
essary to determine upon the ground where the
dredged material shall be deposited under a new
contract