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Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
GSsi,

There seems to be little doubt about
the finding of vein of bituminous coal
on the ranch of Mr. Livingstone, about
twelve miles up Mill creek. The VEIN
is at the foot of the hill on the southerly
side of the creek, its outcroppiugs about
a foot and half wide, and it has been
traced about two hundred feet. A
shaft ten feet IN length has been sunk
and the vein has been found to be three
feet wide and the coal better. The
Groupings are hard aad shsle-like and
do not burn, while specimens taken
from the end of the shaft burn freely,
giving cut great deal Of smoke, burn
ing," as one remarked, ''like a piece OF
pitch" Several parties who have Wis
tied the mine, or examined and tested
the samples brought to town, are salts
he'd that = coed article of bituminou:
coal has been found. Should the vein
oe only as good as it now appears, il
wiii prove valuable. If it increases il
width and quality, as those who ars
working 1t think it will, the fuel ques
tieu is settled, and all that is lackin.
OF natural resources, to make Wall:
Walla great manufacturing center
has been found Caioa.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Ha bffual Constipation

Is prolific source of misery and
n any ills, giving rise to Headache, Dull.
uess, Fesers, Nervousness, Restless
ness, Biliousnes>, Indigestion, Poisoning
of the Blood, etc. The bitter, nauseous
Liver medicines. pills, salts and draughts
formerly used to relieve the sufferer on
ly aggravate the disease and sicken the
stomach. All who are afflicted in that
way know the Importance of q remedy
pleasant to the palate, harmless in its
nature aad truly beneficial in its action.
The trial bottles of Syrup of Figs given
away free CT charge by our enterprising
druggist, w. H. Mccoy. prove that it
is all that can be desired. Large bot
ties at 80 cents or one dollar. 2
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Business Notices.
REESE and REnMAS ADAM

REESE and REDMAN. ADAMS
The tongue of an omnibus never
speaks except in stage whisper.
Steinaker L Co. keep the Buckingham
u Hecht's boots and shoes.
What's in q name. That which we
call mule by any other name would
kick as hard.
For bargins in glassware and
crockery go to Reese&Redman's, Adams.
Eyes, SIR" said Airs. Partington,
speakin. of one who had drank himself
to death. ''Yes, sir; dissolution has
brought many a man to his grave"
Steinaker & Co. have the largest and
best assortment of wall paper III Weston.
The divorce courts will soen decide
| whether slsgger may keep himself in
fighting trim by practice upsn his wife.
Reese l. Redman, Adams, ara pay.
ing the highest market rates for wheat.
Little man--In referring to me as .
hog, sir, am l to understand that you
speak literally or iguratively? Big
man-Oh! fguratively, l assure you,
sir; Gguratively. 1t would be absurd
to speak literally Of only Que hog.
Don't forget that Reese & Redman
are located at Adams, and do q ''bosss
business.
Supposing prayer on formal occa-
sion is read from printed slip and a
typographical error completely ruins
the proper sense, will Providence re-
ceiye the petition as read or as origin.
ally written? The students in West
eru Theological Seminary argued for
hours about this, and the final vote was
tie.
IN. Dusenbery g. Co. is selling lum.
ber at SIS per NJ. for cash or good
J notes. Also wood at 81 per cord.
The ladies OF Kansas wear bright
colored beetles for earrings. 1t doesu'i
frighten Kansas maiden to put bus
In her ear.
Steinaker & Co. make speciality O
gents clothing and furnishing goods
} For nobby suit call on them.
The Indiana Legislature is devisin!
means to get rid of Canada thlstles
and the Ottawa Parliament is devisin;
means to get rid of American cashiers
VI The LEADER Office " Ill do all kind
Il of JOB work as well and as cheap as ca
n be done in Portland.
Young hopeful Ito his sister)-I say
g Nell, pass me the butter! Nell lin
T. tone of sisterly reproof)-If what Johr
l. ME: johnnie (goaded to desperation b
,r the delay)-If you can reach it!
"a -.tMrs. Jones, Where did you gu
that handsome Dolman?" "Why, {
e. the Great I. x. l.. Store, Walla w ala
Il Taylor Il Evans of Milton ha,
:. always on hand fine assortment
~ books, stationary and notions.
" Ladies, have you been to see ii
:" fine bargains given away at the Gre;
- I. X. L. Store in our Cloaks Dolmal
and Suit Departments.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Distressing Accident,

Oh the afternoon of March Sth, while
young man named William Conkhng
was engaged in repairing pump cyiin-
der in a well in Ninson, the sides caved
in on him. When the accident happen
ed he was almost half way down the
well. His assistants at once gave the
alarm, and a number Of men came to
his help. To all appearances the well
seemed about two.thirds filed with
| heavy rocks and boulders. On lower
ing a man down he found that Conkling
was still alive, as he could be plainly
heard calling for help. Then came the
difficult task Of removing the rock. The
work was greatly enhanced by the fear
that a jar might displace the keystene
and Precipitate the mass Of stone on tho
captive.
| After an hours work small hole on
each side was made and ropes were
passed through the holes to Conkling.
also some pieces of plank. He tied both
ropes to the plank, and it was then
drawn firmly up against the rocks and
served to hold them il place. Other
pieces OF timber were passed down.
which he placed above his head and
body, SO as to protect himself from fall
ing rocks. AS every piece of earth OF
rock would fall below it would assist il
raising the level of the water, and wher
after four hours hard work, the prison
er was released, the cold, chilling watel
had reached his throat. When th'
rocks caved in ii caught one of his leg
at the ankle, breaking in two places
and securely heldins his foot in place
Conkling was very courageous and KEEP
up to the last, although nearly benumb
ed by the cold water. AS soon as al
aperture was made, bottle of liquo
was passed down to him which material
~ assisted in keeping him alive. A
soon as liberated he was treated to
bath of camphor and alcohol. and b.
vigorous rubbing circulation an
warmth was impaired to him. Conk
ling was once before caught nearly in
like manner, yet two such close calls
: not seem to frighten him, as he expresse
= his determination to dig more wells.-
o East Oregonian.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
SHsicc 10 Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that All exam-
inatian of applicants for certificates to
teach in Umatiila county will be held
in the Schoot BuHding at Centerville, i'll
said county, commencing at 9 O'Clock a.
IN. on Thursday, March &c, 1888, and
continuing two days. Those who fail
to appear on this occasion will find that
they haye lost by the neglect. There
are Low too many teachers in the coun'
ty, and the standard has gone at leaSl
ten per cent. higher. Prepare your
selves accordingly.
JOHN ELLINGTON,
School Sup's.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

To insure the perfect digestion and
assimilation of food and to cure chronic
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flatulency,
Sour Stomach, Sickheadache, ETC., use
DeHaven's Dyspepsia Cure. 1t never
fails to effect cure and is superior to
all medicines offered to the public for
these troubles. Sample bottles free at
W. II. McCuy's drug store.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Now DR.. King Defends Himself.

WESTON, March 9th, 1855.
To the Editor of the LEADER:
In reply to A. L. Powell's so-ealled defense IN
your last issue have but few words to say,
regard his personal attacks through the papers as
o. no particular damage to me, when it is known
to the community that he is the author, and that
he is forced touse your paper to give publicity to
his les instead of the East oregonian, who would
not publish his communication because the editor
knew at least part of it to be lie. Suffice it TO
say, shall treat with silent contempt anything
he NAV write or say about me in the future, as
regard a personal controversy through the pubic
prints with such Elan as he as being beneath the
dignity Of gentleman. G. ". kisa.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Eucklen.. Arnica Salve.

The Best Salvs in the world tor Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erupt-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Prlce 25 cents per box. For sale by
w. II. Mccoy.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

"Another big failure" said Smith, as
he opened his morning paper. ga big
failure:" queried his spouse. eyes.
A firm in Holland, who were engaged
in the wholesale sugar trade, have failed
for $l.O0O,00O." 'Is it possible?" ex-
claimed Mrs. Smith. "The recent re.
duction in the price of sugar caused
their failure; didn't it," 81 don't
know" said Smith. 81 guess the rea
son of their failure was because til,
weather was too cold for anybody t.
dig sand"
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
4 Fun on 4 Drug Sore.

Never was such rush made for any
drug stare as is now at w. FL. Mccoy s
for a Trial Bottle OF DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. All persons affected with Asth
ma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs, or any affections of the Throa,
and Lungs, can get trial bottle of this
great remedy free. by calling at the
above dru. store. Regular size 81.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

At recent gathering in st. Louis,
Gen. Sherman was present. Said a
young lady resident: 'He doesn't look
like literary man." 'Oh! he isn't!
replied another young lady resident.
Didn't he write School for Scandal:'
"Mercy, no. You are thinking of Gen
Sheridan. He is not here tonight"
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Notice for Publication.
LAND ofYrcz AT La GsAsDE, oREsx,

LAND OfY1Cs At Ia GRAsDE, OREsx,
Mar. 1Ith, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention ee
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Umatilla County, q Pendlston, Ore
gon, on April 2s, 1855, viz:
Milo Roldrldge,
D 8. No. s512, for the west half OF southeast
quarter, and the west half OF the northeast
quarter Of section 4, township north, range y
east, W. n.
He names the following witnesses TO prsve HI
continuous residence upon, and cultivation d
said land, viz:
stephen W. Marsh, Fremont South, q. II
Cromptoa and Henry L Warren, al Of vi ION
Oregon.
Is HENRY v. DWIGHT, Rsgkter.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
A CkanceiIor's ODtnton.

Hon. James Harlan, sx-Vice Chan.
cellor of Louisville, Ky, a brother oi
Justice Harlan, U. s. Supreme Court,
says of st. Jacobs Oil: 81 use it, and ]
know full we'll whereof speak in pro
nouneing it a most extraordinary curt
for all that is claimed for it by its pro
prietors. Every family should have it
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
FOR SALE.

A fine farm, two miles from Center
vile. l6O acres decided land and so acres
Of railroad land, en- easy terms. Will
take one-half in cattle or horses. A
big bargain to be had. Apply at once
to B. F. SwAGGART,
Centeryille, Oregon.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT La GRAspE, OREGON
Mar. llth 1855

LAND OFFICE AT La GRAspE, OREGON
Mar. l1th, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, ard that
said proof will be made before the County Judge
Of Umatila County, Oregon, at Pendleton, Ore
gon, on April "a, 1885, viz:
Fremont south.
d. S. 5513, for the east baif of the northeast
quarter and the east half CT the southeast quart
of section 4, township north, range 81 Z. ".
H.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz:
Milo Holdridge, Henry E. Warren, H. H
Crompton and S. W. Marsh, all of Milton, Oregon
Is HENRY W. DWIGHT, Register.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
A SAD MISTAKE.

"Buckle nay shoe, Egbert DEAR" said
a Chicago girl to her near.sighted
fance.
Egbert went down on his knees like a
tue. knight, but, as he had lost his eye
glass, his vision was little uncertain.
sis this your foot. darling?" he in
quired.
"Ycu bet" she said.
cav, pawdon, l thought it was th'
lounge"
Egbert is no longer engaged.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
FOR SALE.

Mr.. James Royse has on VIM.
Leach's farm, about FIVE miles east of
Weston a number of young horses
mostly four years old, which he will
sell at reasonable terms. If you want
a bargain in horse flesh call on him at
once.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

Philanthrepist- "Here, here, stop
thatl What are you doing to your little
brother:"
Boy-"Ain't doin' nothin'.'
"Why does he cry SO. then?"
"Cause took his candy away from
him"
"But didn't you have some candy
too?"
eyes, but eat it all up
"That gives you no right to rob you
little brother"
eyes 1t do. l am socialist. am"
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
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Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
Saw Misi and Farm for Sale.

A rare opportunity to obtain a COED
home and paying business in q new
and rapidly growing country. l will
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acres), or both together, cheap.
Terms, one.h half cash; balance on long
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uated on Diamond Prairie, Lower VII
Iowa valley. For particulars call on OIL
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P. o., Union county, Oregon, or ]. K
Romig, Real Estate Agent, La Grande
The "Course of True Love-" traced
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Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

A Frenchman defines dnty as that
which one exac.s from everybody else.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13
LANDS FOR SALE.

miles north OF
I s:s -
deeded and eo lands four mile
cellar and BARN. all fence with fenced
wheat Price $500; $1,000 cash.
and mad four miles de all level Price
$1,000;
eigLtyfye
No 6.
culture land miles northwest of Psndls
ton Price S3o0
so decided land houses ITO fall choice farm four
posts; miles Price s25OO; balance
decided land; railroad land; all wheat;
privileges;
$2500; $1,000 cash.
Timber culture CLAIM" four miles from depot Price $500; cash.
bought
make this specially
NJ.
baey wh
buildings miles from Price s6S0O; s0O cash
long time On balance .
pot Price $ll0O; easy terms .
Nol5.
half mile Price
| No l6.
City property exchange for land.
| II.
work
claim miles Pendston. Price
timber nd railroad lnd
/ trees; sixty in wheat Price $2OO
Fifteen headot young cattle; cheap cash
n good house; soho
house; plenty of water Price 5000; easy terms
Good location poultry yad adjoining Psndleon
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1885-03-13

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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-09-03
Illegal Expenditures Stopped.

The first controller OF the treasury has
ment OF twenty four persons borne on the
rolls OF the court OF Alabama claims is en-
tirely without warrant of law, and that no
payments can legally be made from the
treasury on that account in the future
Andrew H. Allen, disbursing agent OF the
court recently made requisition on the
secretary of the treasury for 50, 900 to meet
the current expenses Of the court. In the
usual course of business the requstion
came before the first controller, and he de-
cided to make an investigation OF the affairs
OF the court before authorizing the issue of
the necessary warrants. His conclusions
are summarized in the following statement
for publication:
The court of commissioners for Alabama
claims was created in 1874, TO hear proof of
claims to be paid out Of the SIS, 200, 900
awarded by the Geneva commission, and
was continued by various acts until Dec.
with IN annual salary OF $4,000 each, a
clerk at $4,000, a stenographer at 81 500,
and an attorney to represent the United
States, at $4,000. Provision WAS also
made Tor rent OF court room, furniture,
stationery, fuel and other necessary in
cidental expenses, all Of which were to he
paid out OF said fund before judgment was
paid. The court was reorganized in 1882,
with the same officers and judges as before,
except that the number OF judges was re-
duced to three. The controller, in investi-
eating the case, found that. outside Of the
above named officers, there were on the pay
roll the names OF assistant counsel for the
United States, clerk to said counsel, ex-
perts, clerks to experts, messengers, watch
men, ETC., whose aggregate salaries cunt
ed to about $34, 500 per year. He also
found in the quarterly returns that there
has been paid to other assistant counsel