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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
VERBAL ERRORS TO BE GUARDED
AGAINST.

The following examples of the
most common errors in the use OF
words are taken from THE Verbal
ist," by Mr. Alfred Ayres:
Accord for give; as 1.-The informa-
ton was accorded him"
Aggravate for irritate: aggravate is
to make worse.
Allude to. for refer to or mention.
AS, for that; not as l know" for
mot that l know"
Avocation, for vocation: mans
vocation is his business; avocations
are things that occupy him incident
ally.
Balance, for rest or remainder.
Character, for regulations; one
may have good reputation; but a
bad character, and the two words
should never be confounded.
Dangerous, for in danger; a sick
man is sometimes most absurdly said
to be dangerous, when it is meant
that the poor fellow is himself in dan
ger-a very different thing.
Demean, for debase, disgrace or
humble. To demean ones self,
whether well or ILL.,
Dirt, for earth or loan.
Donate, for give
Execute, for hang, as applied to
the criminal. 1t is the sentence, not
the man, that is executed.
Healthy, for wholesome, an onion
plant may be healthy; but when you
pick an onion there is no more un
healthiness to that although it may
or may not be wholesome as an arti
Gle of food.
lily, for i'll.
Inaugurate, for begin.
Kids, for kid gloves
Learn, for teach.
Liable, for likely or apt.
Pants, for pantaloons or tbetter
stilD trousers.
Partake, for eat.
Plenty as an adjective, where
plentiful is meant.
Real, for very; as real NICE"
"real pretty"
Reside, for live.
Residence. for house.
Retire, for 60 to bed.
Seldom, or ever, for seldom, if
ever, or seldom OF never.
Some, for somewhat: "She is some
better to-day"
Stop,for stay; where are you stop
ping?" This is one of the vilest of
witticisms.
Summons, (the noun,) for sum
mons, (the verb.)
Those kind of apples, for that kind.
Vulgar, for immodest or indecent.
Without, for unless.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
THE PACIFIC RANK

The last semi-annual statement of this
Bank, concluding the nineteenth year of its
existence, shows its continuance undated
in its marvellous career of success. In the
nineteen years of its existence it has earned
an enviable reputation for judicious and
prudent management, which has contrib
uted more than anything else to its large
and increasing business. Its management
has all along held it to strictly and exclu-
sively commercial business, having nothing
whatever to do with mining stock or mines.
They have never allowed the prospect of in
creasd gains to lure them to extra hazards,
outside the sphere of legitimate and con-
sentative banking. This course has won
them the confidence of the community and
the cream of banking clientage--the farm
er, the merchant and manufacturer. These
classes. who, more than any others, have
good security TO offer, find accommodation
here lower than elsewhere in loans, ad-
vances, discounts, etc, and an absolutely
safe depository for their funds.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
WANTED THE BAIL REDUCED.

Some years ago, Us some OF OH
readers will remember, when jack
Watkins shot one officer in the leg
and another in the abdomen and
then went out to the fence, got his
horse and went away, against the dig
nifty of Wyoming and the statute III
such cases made and provided, there
was a young man with him named
Rogers, who was arrested for com
plicity in the gener, | hilarity of the
occasion When asked why he didn'i
go with his partner he started TO do
so, and on turning around to so to the
door he met the familiar features of
seven or eight six shooters smiling
gladly into his eyes and he changed
his mind.
Rogers was taken before Judge
Ritter for preliminary examination
and held in $1,000 bail for his trial.
Three thousand dollars is pretty
heavy for a young man who has moth
ing in the way Of real estate but a
meal ticket and the memory of his
childhood. He tired to get it reduced
but the Judge was relentless. The
result was that he went to jail and
afterward to the penitentiary for
three years.
Later on Judge Ritter got into
trouble for embezzlement and was
sent to the penitentiary also. He did
not want to go, bu. the jury thought
that under the circumstances it could
not be avoided, so he went.
After he had been shaved and
dressed up in the eccentric costume
of the convict, he was sent out to
pile brick with Mr.. Rogers. Mr..
Rogers recognized him and said:
Good merning. Judge
Good morning, Mr. Rogers"
Look here, judge, can't you re,
duce that bail of mine little.
don't want to seem unre asonable,
Judge, but my cracky, You ought to
cut her down little. I'm stranger
here. and $4,000 looks as big to me as
the Medicine Bow range Think it
over, judge, and see what you can do
for me. You'll have several years to
think it over in, and when you get
ont, if You can make it a little ligh-
ter you will do me great favor"
The judge didn't say anything. for
he was busy piling brick, and his
mind was occupied by his surging
thoughts. Bill Nye
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
LATEST NEWS ITEMS.

The supervising architect of the
Irish ram, IT is reported. received a
fee of $500 from the Irish Skirm-
ishing Fund.
A special collection in tho Catholic
churches of New York, which was
taken up on the 29th of October,
netted about ST., 900.
The Brush Company has offered
to light the streets of Rochester, n.
Y, at the price of forty five cents per
night for each lamp.
At Louisville, Ky, granite pave
ments have been introduced, much
to the satisfaction of the citizens in
general and of the merchants in par
ticular.
The President of the Manhattan
Temperance Association recently
announced subscription of $50 from
Richard X. Fox, as "a gift from the
devil direct"
The safe of the County Treasurer
of Hampton county, S. c., was broken
into on the night of October 25th,
and robbed of abont Sl2,O0O in cash,
with large quantity of bonds and
other valua le papers, and the rob
bers left no clue behind them.
The organ grinders of New York
have been reaping rich harvest by
prosecuting families afflicted with
sickness with their insutierable music,
and refusing to move off unless hand
somely bribed.
The United States monitor Nan.
tucket lies in North River, New York,
in such position that vessels are
constantly running on her prov,
much to their damage. An Atlas
line steamer was one which thus suf-
fered, and grain-la laden scew. carry
ing 5000 bushels, was another which
was recently spitted and SINK.
General Sherman writing his re-
grets Mt his inability to attend cav
airy reunion in Ohio, added; 81 beg
YOU will say to your comrades. what
is true. that / am simply amazed and
delighted to find after seventeen long
years of peace that our country APP
preciates it's debt of gratitude to
those who went forth so unselfishly
to rescue their institutions from a
more fearful danger, and that our
memories brighten rather than di-
minish with time.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
THE YEAST POWDER CONTROVERSY

The members of the medical profession
must all have noticed the strong competi
ton waged 10y the various yeast powder
manufacturers. The best yeast powder Is
one composed of pure cream of tartar and
bi-carbonate of soda in such proportions
that the resulting compound is Rochelle
salt--a salt possessing no injurious action
upon the economy. Cream of tartar being
expensive, unscrupulous dealers resort to
cheap substitutes. such as alum, which has
long been recognized rs injurious, and
phosphates and tartaric acd, which do not
retain their strength. Others again resort
to adulteration with starch to increase bulk,
and make up the deficiency in strength by
addition of carbonate CT amonia. Prof.
Johnston has recently been investigating
various yeast powders, and his analysis show
that only one brand-the NEW ENGLAND
has the composition proper for yeast
powder.
In view of the prevalence of dyspepsia, the
yeast powder question assumes consider
able importance. Our intimate acquai1 L
ance with Prof Johnston enables us 10
endorse his analysis. Fdcifc Medicdi and
Surgicdi journal, September.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
HOME AND FARM.

4 spoonful of stewed potatoes IN
the gravy of either roasted or fried |
meat is an improvement.
If your coal fire is low throw on a
tablespoonful of salt. and 1t will help
it very much.
In boiling meat for soup, use cold
water to extract the juices. If the
meat is wanted for itself alone,
plunge in boiling water at once.
We have known some extreme
cases of headache cured in half an
hour by taking teaspoonful OF fine
" powdered charcoal in half tun-
bier of water. 1t is an innocent yet
powerful alkali,
The small Yorkshire hogs are said
to be serviceable for crossing with our
common coarse hogs, n very useful
and easily fa:tenea animal being the
result.
Mr.. Greeley used to say that an
apple tree is like a COW tied to Il
stake; you must carry food to 1t or
it will die
Two thirds Of the corn planted IN
the northern counties of Illinois last
spring was drill-planted A great
saving of time is affected when this
is done.
For the past two seasons there mas
been quite traffic in bees by Their
weight. They are sold from 81 to y
per pound, depending upon the
time of year. From June on till au-
tumn they bring the smallest price
All fine woods assume the form OF
spiral curve-the finer the fibre the
greater the number of curves III q
given length, and the number OF
these curves has much to do with the
feeding properties of wool. They
form a good test also of the purity OF
blood: and safe guide in the selec
ton of breeding sheep. If the
farmer understood this, the villainous
practice of palming off, at higt
prices, grade sheep for poor blood
would not prove so profitable a spec
ulation. 1t requires but little
practice to become acquainted will
this in such manner than any on,
can, by the examination of the wool
tell grade from pure blood.
It is said that the Chinese have ;
method Of preserving grapes during
the entire year by cutting circula
piece out of ripe pumpkin or gourd
making an aperture large enough Il
admit the hand The interior is thel
completely cleaned out. the rip
grapes are placed inside, and TIN
cover replaced and pressed in firmly
The pumpkins are then kept in
cool place, and the grapes will b
found to retain their freshness for
very long time.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
RICH RELATIONS.

Perhaps rich relations are almost
as much of bore and bugbear. in
their way. as poor ones are generally
conceded to be. Put your best foot
forward ever SO wisely when he or
she comes to visit yon, you are all the
while conscious that she knows it is
YOUR best foot. and thinks it no great
shakes: that she inwardly compares
your poverty with her supertlulty.
and rather plumes herself upon IL, as
if it were an Unborn grace of her own;
misses her luxuries at your tireside,
and regards you as person OF small
account to be content with such mea-
gre belongings. You are perhaps
aware that she tolerates you as rel
alive. when otherwise she would
have nothing to do with you, and
nothing in common with you, tinan
cially speaking. When you walk out
beside her you feel the shabbiness OF
your clothes. their lack Of style -
clothes which, it may be. you never
before suspected Of shabbiness. OF
thought of in connection with style
You begin to feel as if your manners.
your ways OF thought, your speech
and perhaps even your religion were
provincial and behind the times
Your sense of fitness is violated by
contact with her splendor, and youl
companionship seems to be an anach
ronism. You lelong to diftereLt
worlds and atmospheres. Her mon
ey has placed her en- rapport with al
the nineteenth century has to offer
has enabled her to make the II os
of every talent and opportunity
travel at home and abroad. acquaint
ance with arts and literatures, famil
lar intercourse with the thinkers
Prosperity has made her tolerant
culture has toned her enthusiasts
and you become presently ashamed
of your own turbulent ones. You
suspect her of being characteries'
because her mind is symmetrical.
developed. till presently yOu discove'
that what you believed to be char
acter in yourself is merely malforma
ton. neglect of healthy develop
ment. Thus she becomes more o
less of reproach to us; our egotisn
resents her superiority; we feel a
| if sort OF injustice had been dom
us. But the rich relation is not al
, ways so aggressiyely perfect; this j
I only what she might he, what sh
ought to be, what she is occasionally
, if she has not wrapped her talent il
a napkin. But, like the rest OF us
, she has habit sometimes of neglect
, ing her opportunities, of devotini
herself to surface decorations AM
/ accomplishments, to selfish ease. t
, dress and show and vanity. Trave
4 only pufGs her, without teaching he
anything. She catches the shibbc
leth of the literary and art worlt
, and fancies herself the very elect. L
> fact, the rich and poor relation wer
not born to pull together; neithe
3 can rightly estimate the drawback
t of the other; and it is only as bach
ground, perhaps, that either serve
the other.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

An ILLUsTRIoUs EXAMPLE. A story
is told of Randolph, of Roanoke
that wonderful child Of genius, winch
is so replete with piquancy ms 20 in
duce me to believe in its truth. A
bitter personal enemy Of the great
Virginian became the candidate OF
the party to which the latter be-
longed. He stood. as was the GUS
tom in the olden times, on that side
of the court house which was taken
up by his party friends, meeting with
recognition those who cast their vote
for him. When Randolph walked
up to the polls and in a firm voice
voted for his enemy the latter adj
vanced, with extended hand. to greet
him. Il thank you, sir, ! thank you,
sir" he said, with some nervousness.
Randolph put his hand coolly be-
hind him, squeaking forth at the same
time: II didn't, vote for you, sir; /
voted for the Democratic party"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

PEASANT GIRLS IN PORTUGAL No
where among the peasants of any
nation that we have seen in person
or in picture have we met more bar
barrie brilliancy of costume than at /,
meeting of Mimic country girls in
holiday attire. The flashing colors
Of the very full, many pleated stuff
petticoats, the immaculate white
sleeves and dark bodice, with its en-
broidered border, and gay kerchiefs
over the dark locks and about the
neck, and the profusion of filigree
jewelry,a little gold being hammered
out so as to go great way. and ex-
banding itself into cobwebs Of deli.
cate tracery. waffle-iron ear rings as
large as the palm of mans hand,
and several pairs worn at the same
time, the entire corsage covered with
a cuirass of chains, hearts, crosses
and other ornaments, make mp
a tout ensemble which even Sol
onion in all his glory would
have found it hard to rival.
Harper.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02
AN HONEST POUND.

STAR" il the ONLY hrst-clasS
Tobacco that is ALWAYS put up III ozs. to the
pound ping. Go isumerers who buy Tobacco
by the plug, will save two ozs. on each plug
by purchasing STAR. For proof of this.
weigh your Tobacco. Tin Stars on each
nlnr
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Citron, lemon on orange
peel, 25c. Maple Sugar, IL TO 20c. Pure
honey and maple syrup. Plum pudding
mince meat. Nuts, all kinds, 10 to 20c
Superior currants, raisins, prunes, pittec
cherries. raspberries, blackberries. Gran
berries toe. to 75c. gallon. Best variety
of canned fish, meats. oysters CLAIMS in city
Corn peppers, good ones, zoe. Send fol
full list to Ii. A. Smith, 5l9 Post St, San
Francisco, Cal
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

Our notions Of life are much the
same as they are about travelling
there is good deal of amusement
on the road, but after all, one wants
to be at rest.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

Extra fine mixed tea 40 cts u ID; Best
roasted Costa Rica Coffee, 20 cts y 10; Ex-
ira fine Rio, genuine. % cts q 10; o. &.
java, 20 cts Il n: choice ground coffee IL
cts q ID. .. NJ. Nichuals, ga Third St,
San Francisco. Send for price list.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

Eagle Chocolate, 20 cts d 10; 8 large cans
of oysters for 81 20: II lbs. sal soda, 20 cts:
II lbs best rice. 81 10; best coal oil T. can,
81 80; II lbs tapioca for 81 % 20 Id. sack
salt for 10 cts. extra fine sugars at refinery
prices. .. NJ. Nichuals, .S2i Third St, San
Francisco, Cal.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

The best store in San Francisco TO buy
teas and coffee for cash, also choice grocer
les. O. NJ. Nichuas, 32i Third ST., San
Francisco. Send for price list.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

A loving act does more good than
a blazing exhortation. What the
race needs is not more good takers.
but more good Samaritans
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

POULTRY AND EGGs.-Send them to II. \.
Smith, 80 Post St., $. f., and get full
weight, full.count and full price.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

SuGAr.-Retailed at wholesale price, in
any quantity, granulated 81 lbs, Golden c
lbs, Cube or crushed & lbs, Island sugars
10, II and u lbs. for Sl.00. Send for list nj
once to 90 Post ST., s. F., Cal.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

..- i.s.:.. t'ump H. Compact, Strong, Sim
,,vasi Effective. Csc leather. rubber. hemp,
.ntiun. steam packing, or piece of hay rope well
followed. VIII last six months or more for pack
lug he sam >o rcbber to give out, no cham
bet Ia Wear odt no bolts of any kind. 1t will
pumpmnd ~, dirty. water. coal chips. dust, grav-
81. sand, grain, etc. without choking. Wonderful
Pump. Send us the total length OF pipe re-
uured. IL drafts - feat in depth. Ii pumps
Is, gallons per stroke. Size of suction pipe
inches. The space II occupies ia isx1S square.
Manufacturers fie0ry &. Langrehr. n
Co. 25 Market al. San Francisco. Cal
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-02

AN IMMEDIATE AND pERMA-
NENT CURE FOR COUGHS, COLDS,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CIRQUE, IN
TLUENzA, cATARRH. LOSS OF
VOICE, 1Nc1P1ENT CONSUMPTION,
sud ali Diaeases Of tho Throat and
Luns. Ask for the California Pull
monary Balsarn. and take no other.
w SOLD BY AEL DRUGGISTS. .zss
j. X. GATES & Co., PrOp'rs.
AIT Sansome st. 8. F., Gal.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-19
Astonished.

The funny sensation caused bya white
face among black, red, or yellow people,
who have never seen one before, is per-
haps more than matched when the tables
are turned and the white man stares for
the first time at negro. We remem-
Der the exclamation OF an astonished
little boy when black man came to
his fathers house, "Why don't you wash
your face" The Philadelphia Record.
noting the arrival of party OF Jewish
refugees from Russia, says:
Most Of these refugees never saw
colored man until they landed in this
country, and when two negroes stepped
innocently to take a look at them they
created considerable excitement.
what is the matter with those menpn
asked one of the refugees of a commit
teeman.
Nothing" was the answer.
"Aint they sickPn was asked.
"NO."
"Wcll, what makes them so blackpn
They are negroes" replied the COM
mittceman.
The foreigner shook his head and pro-
ceeded to examine the colored men
closer A crowd soon gathered and en-
ioyed the sight immensely Some of
them shook hands with the Africans,
but most of them refused, and shrunk
when the dusky hands were offered
them.
The children, and some Of the women,
ran in alarm when the colored men ap-
preached them. The youngsters cIung
in terror to the skirts of their mothers.
while the adult females were not so GER
tain but that the darkieS were sent in
the room to scare them, or eat them up.
The young coored men enjoyed the
sport themselves, and tried to talk glib
hcrish to the eXies.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-19
A Thorough Job.

Judge M, u wcll-known iuristliv-
ing near Cincinnati, was fond of relat-
ing this anecdote: He once had occasion
to send TO the village for carpenter,
and a sturdy young fellow appeared
with his tools.
Il want this fence mended to keep
out the cattle. There are some unplaned
boards-use them, 1t is ont of sight of
the house, so you need not take time TO
make it neat job; | will only pay $l.50.
The Judge went to dinner, and coming
out, found the man planning each board.
Surprising that he was trying to make a
costly job of it. he ordered him to nail
them on at once, just as they were, and
continued his walk. When he returned.
the boards were pLaned and numbered
ready for mailing.
Il told you this fence was to be COW
cred with vines" he said angrily. II
do not care how it looks"
Il do" said the carpenter, gruflly,
carefully measuring his work. When it
was done there was no part of the fence
as thorough in finish.
How much do you charges" asked
the Judge
"A dollar and half" said the man,
shoudering his tools
The Judge stared. why did you
spend all that labor onthe job, if not for
money!"
"For the Job, sir"
Nobody would have seen the poor
work on it,
But | should have known il was
there. No, I'll take only the $3.50"
And he took it and went away.
Ten years afterwards the Judge had
the contract to give for the building o
certain magnificent public buildings 49,
There were many applicants among
master builders, but the face of ont
caught his eye.
1T was my man of the fence" h,
said. II knew we should have only
good, genuine work from him. | gave
him the contract and made rich man
OF him"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-19
In the Sleeper.

AS the train was about to leave the
Union Depot, for the East, the other
night, a man with satchcl said he'd
heard heap about "them sleeping
cars, and he guessed he'd try one
once Making the necessary arrange
mentS, he was admitted to the car, and
soon settled himself into a seat Before
reaching Trenton he was asleep, feet on
the opposite cushion, and his satchel for
n pillow The porter finally got ready
TO make his bed and gave him a shake
TO arouse him.
"Who in blazcs be youP" growlcd the
man as he opened his eyes!
DE porter sab"
"fou are, eh Well now, YOU look
here' never saw you before, and never
shall again, but | want you to under
stand that I'm no chicken. | paid 50
for the privilege of sleeping in this car,
and just as ] get into my first snooze
along you come and wake me up! II
you want achaw of tobacco or match,
You can have it, but don't break in on
my dreams again ifyou want to be alive
when we get to Buiiao When / buy
certain rights I'm going to have 'em or
bustP"