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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
Sam HOuStOl'S Romance.
THE STORY OF HIS LIFE AMONG
THE sAVAGEs OF INDIAN
TERRITORY.

The blank in the history Of the
famous Sam Houston has at last
been filed up. Houston, after
living for some time among the
Cherokee Indians and fghting in
the war of 1919, settled in Ten
nessee, began to practice law, was
twice elected to Congress, and in
1897 was elected Governor Of Ten.
nessee, and in January, 1929, he
was married to the belle Of Ten
nessee, and in less than two months
after bis marriage he suddenly re-
signed the Governorship, deserted
his wife and home and disappeared.
This created a sensation through
out the country, as Houston was
regarded as the most promising
young man IN the South. The
resignation OF the Governorship,
his desertiOn Of his bride and his
abandonment of the path of civiliza.
tion have always been a mystery.
He never revealed it to his friends.
a reporter sent TO TaIequah,
Indian Territory, so write up the
Indian troubles, obtained from un.
doubted authority facts that clear
UP the mystery. When Houston
resigned the Goyernorship he rode
from the Tennessee's capital to the
Arkansas river. He fell in with a
band of Usage Indians near the
present site of Fort Gibson, told
them he desired to live with the
tribe and he was welcomed. He
donned the breech .clout and
blanket, shaved his head TO the
crown and daubed his face with
pant. He cut himself of entirely
from civilization and lived with
the Indians. For a time he was a
leader and married an Indian
girl, but afterwards became a
drunkard. While under tie in.
fluence of liquor he told the story
of his fight from Tennessee to
John farley, an Indian companion.
farley told it to Wolf Starr aud
from the latter the correspondent
got it.
His wife had been previously en-
gagged to a young man in Nashville,
but under parental influence broke
the engagement and accepted Hous.
toms offer of marriage, and in view
of his prospects it was thought she
had made a brilliant match. He
loved the young woman and was
made to believe she returned his
affections. Houston had no knowl-
edge of the previous engagement
and asked his bride what caused
the tears to which she would Oc.
casionally give way. She gave no
satisfactory answer and he con.
tinued importuning her and at last
she told him. She said she did not
love him but loved another man
that she could never love her hus.
band or forget her former sweet.
heart and that her life was miser.
able. Houston never said a word
but Immediately went to his Office
wrcte his resignation, saddled a
horse and rode into the wilderness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

A young flnancier, aged 4, who
was given 3 cents for every mouse
caught in small trap, finally asked
leave to spend the proceeds. The
nurse was told to go wherever he
led her, to see what he proposed to
buy. lie passed all the toy and
candy shops, but paused before a
hardware store, and pointing tri-
umphantly to the window said; 81
>buy more mouse trap, Fannyp
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

The drink called "toddy" ia the
Juice extracted from the cocoanut
palm and is collected in earthen-
ware pots called "chatties," into
which the sap runs during the
night from an incislon made IN the
spathe. In the morning the "tod-
dy drawer" connecting his two feet
by q piece of rope, swarms up the
trunk OF the tree with which he in
tends commencing operations, and
having reached the lofty summit,
he empties the contents of the chat
ty into vessel attached to his
waist. In order to save himself
the fatigue of descending each tree
and ascending the next 10 success
sion, he passes from one to onother
by means of two ropes, on one OF
which his bare feet rest, while with
his hands he holds on to the other
--AH the Year Round.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
nR. B. F. MAPHIS e. BRO.
-Dcntists.-

ofYIcEs; Woodstock and saumsyille, virginia
In Woodstock 1st and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsville 2nd and 4th weeks
Those in need Of first-class Dentistry at
moderate prices, will do well to call.
Full sets of artificial teeth from $500 to
$l7.OO, $500 and $1,000.
Pure gold filings from Sl.25 TO $1,000
Silver filings from 70 cts. to $500.
Artificial teeth put up on solid gold
gold and celleloid combination, celleloid
and rubber plates.
Gold and porcelain riveting, clasps, &c
Special attention given TO filling ana pre-
serving the natural teeth, ard correcting
the irregularities. All work warranted first
class. Teeth extracted absolutely without
pain by the use Of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
NAV Il. '54-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
BIacksmaithing.

Having returned to my shop, at the old
stand, am prepared to do blacksmithing
in ali its branches and in the best manner.
viii pay special attention to ironing
wagons, agricultural Implements, repair
iug machinery, &c. Ig-All work done in
the very best manner and at the shortest
notice.
Hoping to merit and receive your custom
/ am respectfully, &c,
LEWIS CRIsSMAN.
april. 22-1y.l Edinburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
AM OUT AGAIN.

All persons having stumps on their
premises that they want taken out, or
farus cleaned, will do we'll TO call on OF
address A. N. EVANS,
enx, l3-3m. EdinberE Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

n IL Rewarded are those who read
U1nnlU this and then act they will
nlUlll find honorable employment
their homes and families. The profits are
large and sure for every industrious per-
SOL, many have made and are now making
several hundred month. IL Is easy for
any one to make g. and upwards per day,
who is willing to work. Either sex, young
or old capital not needed we start you.
Everything new. No special ability re-
quired you, reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write TO us at once for full par
ticulars, which we mail free. Address
Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

81 think, Mr.. Smith" said a friend
of the family, "that your poor wife
looked so lovely as she lay there at
rest at last
eyes" replied the bereaved hus'
band, "Mary Always did look we'll
i'm Whito.p
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
A G. wYNKOOP,

4 q. WYNKOOP,
<TTOR NEY At i A ",
Office formerly occupied by Allen and
AasrHder.
WOODSTOCK VA,
Will practice in the Courts of Shenan-
doah and adjacent counties
Special attention given to the collection
of claims and all legal business entrusted
TO his care.
Will be in Mt. Jackson on Friday and
Saturday, before the 2nd Tuesday OF each
month, at Dr.. L. II. Jordan's office.
May Is, 's4-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
DR A. MARTIN,
SURGEON SfTA DENTIST,

Respectfully informs the public thai
ne has resumed the practice Of his pro-
sssion o-ders left. at the store OF Z. j.
Fravel. In Woodstock. willreceive pro.
mrt attention
May Is, '5i-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

Many men claim to be firm in
their principles, when really they
are only obstinate in their preiu.
dices.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

ROBr ,. WALKER. 'No L. AhLAAA
(XTALKER & KELLER.
w ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
SB- ONCE OF Court Street.
One member of the firm will be in Mt.
jackson from 3 o'clock Thursday alter
noon, until Saturday night of each week.
Office over Irwin's Drug Store.
May 7 sl-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06

n See wnders exist in tnoussn,%s ss ~,
DGGp s $ f. !: + s::s G; :s':;; !: S:
o.,, a.. VIZ an be done while living a'
hoa mOrn shau,i .ha at once send their address %
Waile,, Ts Co., Portland, Maine, aud recsiss
free. full Information how sltnsl ga, a. and
ages cSn earn from s. 10 s25 per vs uss ..s re
nnws'ds wherever they live. iou ae e
starsed free. Capital not requifeo' ~ M.
have made over $50 in . single Gay ~ VIZ
NcI}, All succeed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-06
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for
provements in old ones, Caveats IafriL
ments, Trade Marks and all patent
ness promptly attended 10. lN
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE he
REJECTED may still. in most cal )
patented by us. Being opposite 5st,rt
Patent Office and, engaged + rai.
business exclusively, we can are :.
ents in less time than those WI
mote from Washington. or sketel
When inventors send modoa,ce. and
we make search in the Pate{r free cf
advise as to its atentsbcoufdentinl /;
charge. Correspondence, ,harge unl. -
fees reasonable, and no
patent is obtained. n IN thu Cir,
We refer by permi snnerin,epdent q,
Postmaster, and TO thet,der Diyisiou in
the Post Office Money O.c,al rsferencrs
Washington. For Sc address
circular, ADVICE, teri snow & CO., .
Opposite Paent fmoo " A''
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Professional cards. 50. ons year, 10 os
Number Of fnsertionsmust be marked'en
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No local notices inserted for less than 26s
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES.

The following shows that Mississippi
is ahead Of Oregon on the line of do
ing good and true work on the Agri-
cultural line. Oregon will go to the
front however just as soon as the in
cubus is removed which will be some
time this year.
When Gen. Lee, the President of
the Mississippi Agricultural College
at Stark, lille, was asked the other day
why it is SO successful he replied:
1--WE have never lost sight of the pur-
pose for which we were founded. On
the contrary, we have always steadily
pursued it. Organized as an agricul-
tural college, we have always been
one Everything We have done has
been done with an eye looking to the
improvement of the agricultural COM
munity. We have taught practical
farming. Our experiments have been
of practical nature, and the farmer,
at first disposed to resent the insinua-
tion that his children could be taught
how to make land productive better
here than at home, has about come
round, and now comes here himself
with his troubles. We get inquiries
every day from farmers in regard to
farm matters, all Of which are prompt
ly answered. Nashville AdUocate.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
Roads ana Brttioes.

The prosperity of country depends
greatly uron its roads. In this regard,
the efforts put forward by the proper
Of Douglas county in the
past few years is worthy of note and
praise. Probably no comfy in the
state contains so many streams and
water courses demanding bridges as
does Douglas county, in order to give.
proper facilities to the people for reach
ing trading points. A spirit Of pro-
gress in this direction can be noted
generally throughout all the commu-
mites Of the county, and the county
judge and commissioners are now COM
mended whenever they undertake any
work of the kind, when few years
since there was considerable opposition
to any progress in this line. An al
most complete system of bridges have
been thrown across the Calapooia and
Elk creek and the minor streams of the
northern end of thecounty. These re-
marks are equally applicable to the
southern section, while the South Ump-
qua at Roseburg. and eight miles south
has been bridged with substantial
structures costing some $4,000 each.
The contract is also let for the build
ing of a fine cantileyer steel bridge
across the North Umpqua FIVE miles
north of Roseburgata cost of $40, 900,
and the same fstream is being bridged
in Mt. Scott precinct at cost of 81
500.
From these, and other Indications,
it is certain that Douglas county is t.
have all the facilities Of travel to NEE
the demands Of a great, growing ane
prosperous territory.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
STATE AFFAIRS.

The present Democratic administra-
ton of the state government will tend
greatly to strengthen the party in Ore
gon in the approaching elections.
Gov. Pennoyer is proving himself a
fearless, careful and upright public off.
cial, as be proved himself a man of
sterling worth and strict probity in
private life. There is an economy
practiced in all the various depart
ments Of the state that is extremely
gratifying to the people in contrast
with the era of extravaganza in vogue
during the years of Republican state
and national supremacy.
The affairs of the penitentiary un.
der the supervision of Robert Glow are
conducted in manner to avoid the
usual scandal connected with former
administration OF that institution, and
with economy and to the satisfaction
of the tax payers, while DR.. Harry
Lane as superintendent Of the asylum
has made retrenchment in expenditures
ranging from $500 to $500 per month,
and furnished the unfortunate insane
with as good and better clothing and
food than ever before.
The board of railroad commissioners
consisting of Hon. j. H. Slater and
Hon. Geo. Waggoner; appointees Of
Gov. Pennoyer are proving themselves
the right men in the right place, and
are doing much to relieve the pro-
ducels from excessive fares and
freight charges.
Oregon and the Democracy are to be
congratulated upon the able, efficient
administration Of Sylvester Pennoyer.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
Il Sssspl,ss OF Tariff.
Reporting Secretary.

A surplus is that which exists in ex.
cess of needs.
The government had last year sur
plus revenue Of $l13,0O0,00O. 1t will
have this year a surplus of $l40,000,-
900.
This revenue is produced By tariff.
A tariff is a tax. The surplus revenue
is therefore produced by surplus tar
if, or tariff in excess Of the Govern
ment's needs. To stop the surplus
revenue we must abolish the surplus
taxes.
But there is also an excess of tariff
beyond what is needed for protection
to American industries The average
rate on dutiable imports under the
tariff of 1876 -'20-seventy years ago,
when the infant industries were young
was 80 per cent Under the tariff
of 1924. distinctly protective. it was
81 per cent. Henry Clay, one of the
fathers of Protection, scaled this tariff
down, by the gradual operations of the
Act of 1882, to 90 per cent. For
proposing very much less than this
President Cleveland is to-day de
nounced as 'sFree-Traier" by the un.
taught disciples of Henry Clay.
The war tariff of 1868 averaged but
1882 per cent. The increased anc
prolonged war tariff last year average
81 per cent. Thirty per cent of this i
unnecessary either for revenue or pro
lection,
Surplus protection therefore produce
surplus revenue. There must be N
tariff for surplus and no surplus o
tariff IN. 7. Horld.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
BirthddH PartH.

One Of the most pleasant and largest
receptions ever attended in Roseburg
was the one given by Mr.. and Mrs. c.
w. Johnston on Saturday evening,
December 3lst, in honor of Mrs. John
ston's 35th birthday. The assembled
throng began to gather at an early hour,
and for five hours, the pleasant home
was the scene Of festivities and round
of gaiety, The evening was passed in
games, music and social conversation,
aud at the usual hour, magnificent lun-
cheon was served, being the most slabo-
rate ever given in this city, and con.
sisting Of delicious oyster soup, roas;
turkey, boiled ham, salads, celery, coffee
tea and many and splendid varieties Of
cake, with peaches and cream. Re.
freshments of a liquid character, in &C
cordance with old-fashioned southern
hospitality Of the holidays, were unde'
Mr.. Johnston's charge upstairs, anc
were enjoyed by those who wished.
Mrs. Johnston was the recipient o
an elegant and expensive set of silver
ware, the gift Of the assembled guests
and of a fine China dinner set, the gif
of Mr.. Johnston, and several othe
handsome and appropriate msmentoe
of the occasion.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
Ii President Cleveland hadn

If President Cleveland hadn't pock-
eted the river and harbor bill there
would be much smaller surplus in
the treasury, and Oregon would be
more likely to vote Cor him next year.
-Oregomiam.
True, the surplus would not be in
the treasury, but it would be in the
pockets of the 'jobbers," who precipi-
tated that bill upon Cleveland at the
short session as they did upon Arthur,
and both men vetoed the bill as the
only remedy against fraud, and they
did right. Oregon will net lose one
dollar for their rivers and harbors, but
will in the long run actually receive
more, because the public works viii
get the money now, and not these cor.
morants.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
THANK YOU, s:ROTMERs

The Roseburg REsiSw came out last
week in an enlarged ,rm. The paper
is deserving of an extended patronage.
Herald.
The Roseburg. "REvIEw" has new
press operated by steam and will en-
large its size this week and issue a
holiday number, under the manage
ment of Fred Floed. It is an excel
lent paper and we are glad to learn Of
its success. Long may it prosper.
Jacksonville Times.
The current number of THE RosEBURG
REVIEW comes tous enlarged to nine
columns and printed entirely at horne
on new steam power press. Mr.. j. r.
N. Bell has reason to feel proud of his sue
cess in the newspaper field, and Of the
prosperity SO plainly marked by the re.
cent enlargement and improvement.-
Oregonian.
The printing press and engine former
ly used by the Statesman arg doing gooo
work on The RosEBURG REVIEW, ano
that paper has been enlarged. Its ex
ample shows that the way to gain success
in the newspaper businessis to deserveit
Salem Statesman.
The RosEBuRa REVIEW has put i'll 6
steam press and been enlarged to min.
column paper.-Eatgene City Register
The RosEBUkG REVIEW has been en-
larged since itset itsnew powerpress
and is now one of the notable weekly
journals of the state. 1t will print
New Years edition of 1O.OOO.-Tidette
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
4 Street Education.

An education received on the street
corner is usually the most worthless
that boy or girl can receive That
class Of boys that have so much time
to loaf prove as a rule an intollerable
nuisance to the store in which they
have occasion to spend much of their
time. But the merchant who deals
with the family endures this rather
than lose trade; this is one reason why
so many boys are allowed to loaf
about. There is novelty on the street
corner; therefore the boy would rather
be there than in school where he may
have better opportunity to make a
man of himself. Usually the parents
Of these children enquire why they do
r5t like to go to school. Break your
boys from loafng by keeping them
at home about your firesides in
stead of the stove OF the grocery
store. Keep them at home in the day
time; then they will soon get bust
ness idea of life, and they will be bet
ter subject to receive an education.
An education is the greatest instru-
ment for good OR evil according to who
receives it; and it only proves weapon
with which bad boy or man can do
greatest evil. Get your boy right and
he will seek an education. Many par
ents who may read this would by care
full inquiry he surprised to learn that
their own children associate with boys
who at the depot and other public places
yell at and seek to insult citizens whose
business may unfortunately necessitate
them to pass that way.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
BO.nsles for Iedsan War Veterans.


Under date Of December IL, John
, CollinH, of this city, received yes-
terday a ierrer from J0nnU. Black.
pension commissioner at Washington.
Collins is an Indian war veteran of Ore
Gon, and in common with other Indian
war veterans has been entitled 70 a
land warrant, or bounty land, for SER
vices against the savages. Some time
ago Collins entrusted the matter in the
hands of B. F. Dowell & Daughter,
asalso did several others. The object
Was to get their warraDts at once and
locate their land all together. But mat
tersnot moving fast enough, Collins has
been making inquiries. From the letter
itwould seem the time will not be long
delayed before the land warrants will be
received. A number of the veterans
live In East Portland, and having
fought together, they intend to locate
their land together.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
The Climate


We call especial attention to the
statistics regarding the climate fur
nished for this issue 10y Sergeant B.
S Pague. of the signal service corps.
.oS the station at Roseburg. A general
summary of the weather for the year
lust passed and Of the average monthly
temperature for the past nine years
can be thus found at a glance. The
climate of Douglas county is one OF its
chief attractions, the winters being SO
mild that stock needs but little feeding
and the summers are never hot, and
the nights are always cool and refresh
ing. but the facts can be obtained from
the. @ statistical table published else
whore
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
SAD ACCIDENT.

The frs. fatal accident that ever oc-
Cured on the O. Il O. r. r. took place
on Sunday morning last, January 1st.
The south bound overland passenger
train under charge of conductor Bart
lett and engineer James Wheeler ran
into slide at Buck creek cut, near
the entrance of Cow creek canyon, six
miles south of Riddle between 8 and /
o'clock in the morning. The engine
contained the engineer, Wheeler, fire.
man A. J. VanBuren and Robert E.
Roberts, an employee of the company.
The engine was wrecked and Van Bu-
rem and Roberts met their death, be-
ing caught under the wreck and the
wood thrown forwsrd from the tender,
Mr.. Wheeler escaped in an unaccount-
able manner, without scratch. The
body of Van Buren familiarly known
as "Sandy" was taken on Sunday on a
special train to Jefferson where his
father resides. Kind friends at this
place covered the casket with flowers.
The remains of Mr.. Roberts were taken
to Canyonville for interment, where
his relatives reside. The sympathy of
the community goes out II the friends
and relatives Of the dead. A coroner's
jury was summoned and rendered the
following verdict:
1--WE the undersigned jurors called
to inquire into the manner and cause
of the death of Robert E. Roberts and
A. ]. Van Buren, find that they came
to their death at what is called Buck
creek cut, near the entrance Of Cow
creek canyon in the county of Douglas
state of Oregon, on the o. d C. r. r.
by reason of the engine running into q
slide and we further end that no blame
4-.4;kataxer cap attach to the engineer
James Wheeler, nor to the 0. d G. r
r. or to any of their employees
Signed, A. ]. Bellows, E. F. Walsh
Noah Cornutt, B. Brockway, G. w
Riddle, w. j. Carlon.
The members of the state railroad
commission likewise visited the seen,
Of the wreck and find the facts to b.
in accordance with the above verdict
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-01-06
Timber Land ActJune 3, 1878.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office Roscburg, Oregon Dec
o. 1887.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions with the act of Congrefs of Jnne g.
1875 entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands
Washington Territory" John w. wiilsie Of Camas,
Valley, County Of Douglas, State Of Oregon, has
this day filed In this office his sworn statement
No.. for the purchase OF the S. Z. Of S. w.
of Section No 2, in Tow nship No. 90 S. Range No,
Q W. and will offer proof TO show that the land
sought is valuable for its timber stone than
for agricultural purposes aud TO establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver Of this
Office at Roseburg Oregon, on Tuesday the 9th, day
Of March, 1897.
McDevit, Martin Friend, Owen Willsie all of Camas
Valley Douglas county Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described an1s are requested to file their claims IN
this Office on or before said 9th, day OF March 1885.
CHAS. W, JOHNSTON.