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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
The NORTHWEST POLICE.
Bold Men who Preserve Order In an Ex'
tremeIy Lawless Country.

Bold Men who Preserve Order in an Ex-
tremeIy Lawless Country.
Although organized as a civil force,
under civilian administration, and as
its name indicates, body of constab-
ulary, the mounted police which the
Dominion maintains in its Northwest
Territory is more truly military in
spirit, discipline and campaigning
efficiency than many an organization
having military title. The types of
the men composing it indicate an
active, athletic set, capable of endur-
ing the hard work of their service, yet
fond of presenting natty appearance
on parade or when off duty. They are
types evidently belonging to the from
tier post and the army drill-yard
rather than to ordinary municipal life.
Some join through love of adventure,
and have perhaps already served in
the British army. Chosen carefully
for their soldierly qualities, they have
strong corps pride, and when vacan-
cies occur in their number there is lit
tie difficulty in finding desirable re-
cruits.
The duties which the Northwest po-
lice are called upon to perform are
varied and important, and sometimes
arduous. Their stations extend west
of Manitoba to the Rocky mountains.
The Indians and the half-breeds of that
region constantly require looking
after. The latter, particularly in the
Saskatchewan region, have grievances
which cause discomfort, sometimes
breaking out into open revolt, as in
Riel's rebellion. 1t was the mounted
police that kept watch on the move
ments of Reil's followers in 1884, and
reported rising imminent in 1885,
and then fought the first battle, about
two miles from Duck Lake. Through
the campaign, when troops were
called on, the mounted police cooper
ated.
Some of the Indian bands are ad-
dicted to DEMONSTRATING, and, on the
border, raids occur between hostile
tribes for the purpose of plundering
each others herds, while the ranches
of white settlers are also sometimes
visited. A squad Of the mounted
police is hurried off, under such cir
cumstances, either to check intended
raids or to recover stolen property.
In dealing with the Indians of the
frontier, firmness, insight and prompt
tness are called for, and the mounted
police have acquired unusual skill in
this part of their duties. They are,
also, charged with executing the laws
governing the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in the Northwest Territory,
and this duty is SO strictly performed
that the Territory has been called
zone of the great temperance quar-
tiers of the globe"
When the mounted police are
massed at Regina or elsewhere tor
drill or maneuver, with their good
craftsmanship, in their red coats and
light blue brooches, with orange or
gilt braid. they form a picturesque
body, whose efficiency is at once very
apparent. The region controlled by
them is really kept in remarkably
good order, and one illustration of
this is the peaceful and orderly way in
which the Canadian Pacific railroad
was constructed. -Harper's Weekly.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
Good Use for Sparrows.

Would it be impossible for someone
in high position in society and friendly
to the agricultural cause to induce some
of the royal blood to try dish of
sparrows? They are uncommonly
nice and nearly always wonderfully
plump, as well they may be consider
ing that they have such a liking for
the best of corn. If they became a
popular dish like some of the other
smaller birds, which are not half so
nice, then there is no doubt they would
soon become small by degrees and
beautifully less. The bird Is, how
ever, too common to be so
we'll appreciated as it might
be, considering how meaty and
rich of flavor he is. Sparrow pudding
is dish which has probably never yet
been placed before crowned heads In
humber dwellings, however, sparrow
pudding used to be a more frequent
article of diet than it is in tho present
day. Work people are too well oft
trouble much about sparrows. One
chief objection is doubtless the trouble
which exists in getting them ready for
the table. But the process Is simple
and easy enough. The skinr!ng system
is the easiest. Let some who are
strangers to the flavor of the birds try
dish, and l feel confident that the
verdict will be that they are richer in
flavor than the lark, the ox-bird, or
even the snipe.-IpsDich (Eng.) Jour
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
An Indiscreet Merchant.

81 understand that you wish to en-
ploy travelling salesman, SIR" said
young man to a merchant.
Eyes; l would employ any one who
suited me-"
al would like to have trial, sir"
''What is your nationality"
'Both my parents were born in Ire
land, but don't see what that can have
to do with the matter"
you don't? Let me assure you that
it is very important. l couldn't think
OF employing salesman who belongs to
the sell-tick race. Ha-ha! ha-hae" and
the old man chucked himself in the
ribs and laughed all the way to the
asylum where he WAS taken inside Of
three hours. Merchant Traveller.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
Brought In a New Conundrum.

81 have got conundrum," said the
visitor, timidly sitting down on the
corner of a chair, ''that l think is new.
Why is a man who lays out new sub
division like pickles?"
because he c-c-cumbers the ground!'
hazarded the real-estate editor.
NO, that isn't the right answer"
Because" suggested the exchange
editor, lit makes him sour if he doesn't
ketchup with the -"
mo, no; that isn't it either. Give it
upP Because he makes lots of acres.
See? Acres achers. Spells the teeth.
you know. Makes acres into lots
And then they rose up as one man
and threw him out of the Window Chi
cGQO Tribune.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19

English temperance societies de-
light in such bizarre names as The
Sons of the Phoenix" Tho Brethren
of the Cockatrice" and The Royal
Antideluyian Order of B1ffaloes.
Sitting Bull says; "Seon we shall
not have enough ground to stretch our
tepees and rest our limbs, We shall
have to pay taxes and be poor and
ragged like the palefaces."
What is termed a startling de-
parture in the line of horse trading" is
reported from Fall River, where a citi-
zen who had mare for sale ''stated
frankly that her disposition is so sour
that she hates herself, and that he
would recommend the creature to no
body unaccustomed to horses. +"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
RETROSPECT.
I see again the sudden fleck

see again the sudden fieck
OF sunshine on her dusky hair,
The round young curves of throat and neck,
The faded gown she used to wear.
feel her timid hand grow cold
Within my own, and hear again
Her shy, sweet whisper as of old:
mo. not good by Auf wiedersehenr'
The gnarled, gray apple trees, astir
With little winds, let fall a rain
OF pinky bloom all over her,
Home stepping thro' the long green lane.
The thrush pipes noisily, and seei
She pauses with wistful smile
To wave last farewell to me,
Still lingering by the trysting stile.
All. sweetheart that was years ago,
And Time soon taught us to be wise,
To laugh at Loves poor, painted show,
And look at Life with clearer eyes.
joined long since the cynic crowd,
You in palace overseas,
A siken beauty, pale and proud,
Have no such memories as these.
And yet, somehow, I'd like to be
fool again, and just live thro'
The days when you believed in me,
And l, poor lad, believed in you'll
M. E. ".
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
The Course of Chicago Love.

"Amelia sassafras, said Marcellus
Roddy. with an accent of pain in his
rich voice, edo you realize the an
guish you have caused me by your re-
fusal of my heart and handP No,
you are cold and passionless. You
realize nothing"
You are mistaken, Mr.. Roddy,"
said Amelia, haughtily. "Do you re-
member the ring you gave me? And
the opera-glasses? And the brace
lets? And the gold thimble?"
81 do remember them," moaned
the wretched young man.
"Well," said Amelia, 81 have
realized on them all. l give you the
pawn-tickets and this bundle of let
Lers. Farewell forever, Mr.. Roddy. y
Chicago NcWS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
II Appealed to His Taste.

''My husband" said she, '.never
seems appreciate the presents I make
him, like dressing gowns, slippers, foot
rests, monogram handkerchiefs, and
other nice articles
MAY be he doesn't believe in the
principle of making gifts" consOlingly
remarked friend.
''Oh, yes, he does" was the earnest
reply; "now when his brother-in-law
gave him basket of demijohns, full OF
old stuff, he never got over talking
about that-it seemed to appeal di-
rectly TO his taste. = Chicago Globe.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19


Maria Pia, Queen of Portugal, is a
talented woman. She takes little in
terest In politics, preferring outdoor
sports to the intrigues Of statesmen.
She is a clever horsewoman and loves
the chase. She is also a good swim
mer and always wears medal which
she gained ten or twelve years ago for
saving the lives of her two children,
who, falling into the sea at Cascaes,
would have been drowned if their
mother had not jumped into the water
and rescued them. She is a good
pianist, sings fairly well, and is fond
OF the theater. She is an artist in
water-color painting and her pictures
sell well.
(. Anxious Mother-"Has Mr. Bash
full proposed yetF7 Daughter-"Not
exactly; but last evening, when l was
holding little Dick in my lap, Mr..
Bashful went to the piano and sang:
Would l were a boy again. Phil
Gdelphia Record.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
A GREAT ENTERPRISE.

The Proposed Railroad Between ST,
Petersburg and the Pacific.
From an engineering point of view,
there are no serious obstacles to the
building of the road, except the bridg-
ing of the large rivers of West Siberia,
and the passing of the enormous
swamps of that region, which would
probably make the road far more costly
than the Transcaspian railway. There
are no steep grades that would pres
ent serious difficulties.
The distances of the several sections
of the line are given as follow:
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19

Drainage, says the american Guilt
vator. marks the line between swamp
and grain field; between swale and
grassy meadows; between mosquito
plantations and pleasant orchards and
groves; between Improbable and pro-
fitable agriculture.
in spite of the popular belief, it
is not true that the rain falls alike on
the just and on the unjust. The just
generally get the most of the shower
because the unjust have coolly walked
off with their umbrellas.-SonlerptIte
JCLr1Gt.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19
A Very Fair Tin Wedding.

First Chappie-What dye think Of
the wedding, old man?
Second Chappie-Aw-vewy fan for
a tin wedding.
First Chappie-Tin weddinge Why,
what do you refer TOP
Second Chappie-The groom's motive
In marrying-haw. haw!-America.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19


Tyumen to so
1omSk to 1,Oou
1rkutsk to Stryelka. oJO
Stryelka to Usuri lCOJ
Usuri to Vladtyostok. 5OO
Total. .....'...,..-.... 80 o'eoo
The cost of construction Is estimated
at from five to seven hundred million
rubles. The whole distance from st.
Petersburg to Vladivostok is estimated
at six thousand miles; and the time
necessary for accomplishing this dis
lance, at from sixteen to seventeen
DAYS. To this must be added few
days for the journey from Japan and
China to Vladivostok, and from ST.
Petersburg to Western Europe. Thus
the journey from Eastern Asia to Eu-
rope might be made in from twenty to
twenty-five days instead of from thirty
to thirty-fve days, which it takes
steamers to run from China to Eng
land.
1t seems improbable that the effect OF
this road upon the trade of the world
will be as important as that OF the
American Pacific roads. The political
condition of Siberia is not favorable to
an energetic development of its re-
sources and to an extensive immigra-
ton; and, the length of the road being
so great, it is doubtful whether it would
be able to divert the carrying-trade to
any great extent from the steamers
using the Suez canal route.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19

1t is very indiscreet and trouble
some ambition which cares so much
about fame; about what the world says
OF us; to be always looking in the faces
OF others for approval; to be always
anxious about the effects of what we do
or sayi to be always shouting, to hear
the echo OF our own voices. -LonQfeI-
EoU-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19

Thanks to the intervention of the big
stone. Sydney Neal was enabled TO as
sumo in.one short hour the role he so COW
eteG, that of protector and friend. to the
beautiful girl he had learned to love.
Old Brix escaped the punishment he de-
served; nay. worse. Neal was weakly in
dulgent enough to send the old fellow
favor. to wear at his wedding with Mar
gerry, three months later.-Lucy Blake in
Frank Leslie.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-01-19

usual half tipsy rogue who tells pack of
lies about the LEGALITY, and goes to sleep
on the homestretch-but you can't make
those old women think So"
No, fancy not. assented Mr. Neal.
Il you want good horse. sir, YOU are
sure to find one at Martory; go there by
train, ride across the valley and up over
the Col du TigTe-its a pretty bit of
country
Il might meet her on the way home. "
thought Mr. Neal, as he took leave of
Mr. ToggeEy and the remise
Il wish there were not so many holes
and caves in the rocks" said Margery;
they are such convenient hiding places
for brigands
Try to think and talk OF something a
little more cheering. my dear said Mrs
Lee, whose mantle of timidity seemed to
have fallen on Margery's shoulders.
At that moment there was a sudden
roar like thunder, and huge piece Of
rock, dislodged from the mountain above,
came crashing down upon the road II
stopped not fifty yards ahead of the car
riage, making formidable barrier where
the space was too narrow to turn back
with safety
The ladlea screamed, the frightened
horses hung back trembling and FESTIVE,
while the old man urged them forward
close upon the great block of stone.
Margery. is the old fellow madH He
seems to be trying deliberately to upset
usl' said Mrs Lee. half under her breath
Stop stop! not step further. or YOU
will have US all over the precipicel" cried
Margery. seizing the coachman's arm.
Never till the day of their death will
those two women forget the Mortified ex
preston Of that white haired old man as
ne turned his face toward them and said,
IN awestruck tones:
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
PURELY Personal.

VIM. Dugan went to Portland d
this morning.
Jack Halwell took the morning
train for Albany.
David Folsom took the afternoon
train for Portland.
&C. A. Robert took the morning
train for Portland.
Treasurer Webb went down to
Portland on visit.
DR.. Henderson took the morn
ing train for Turner, on business.
IS. G. Adams has gone to Medi-
cal Lake for the benefit of his health.
Lee Steiner left on the morning
train for eastern Oregon, on a busi-
ness trip.
Hon. +. II. Hatch of Polk
county is over viewing the capital
city to-day.
virgil Conn, who has been WIS.,
iting his brother, Recorder Conn,
went to Portland to-day.
David Simpson to-day returned
home from Philomath, where he
has been visiting for the past few
days.
J. +. Brown and son of the firm
of Lunn IL Brown left this morning
on six weeks pleasure "trip to the
Sound and Medical Lake.
-Lutherand Cleming started this
with pack animal for
the mountains, on an exploring tour.
Tney will be gone sometime.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11

Oregon will have perhaps one of
the grandest displays of her vegeta-
BILE and mineral products at the
Milwaukee national q. a. II. en-
campment that has ever been sent
out Of the state. Not only will the
best of all vegetables he sent, but
the finest specimens of fruits, rs well
n timber and minerals will be sent
10 WOO the eastern home seeker.
From present indications Oregon
viii have such display ns will
compel the passer 10y to give II II
careful looking over.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
commencement Week,

This Is commencement week at the
Willamette and the following pro
| gram Of exercises will be observed
II is the forty-ffth annual com.
incncement of the far famed Will
lamette university which is closing
after IA most successful year:
TUESDAY, JUNE ll.-REGENTs' DAY.
"a. M.-Annual meeting of board
of trustees.
3r. M.-Popular concert, by con-
s,rvatory of music.
Sr. NJ Graduating exercises of
university academy.
wEDNESDAY,-ALUMNI DAY.
10 a. M.-Conimcncement of con-
servatory of music.
PIP. M.-Annual business meeting
of the alumni.
SP. M,-Reunion of alumni.
THURSDAY, COMMENCEMENT DAY.
I'D A. NJ. and 2:30 =. M.-Com-
mencement of college of liberal arts.
Address by Hon. NJ. G.. George,
Portland.
SP. M.--Reunion of conservatory
alumni.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11

In Keller & Sons window can be
seen II unique circus which the
firm has gotten up for the benefit
of the Seattle and Johnstown suf-
fcrcrs. Two small slots have been
cut In the window facing, and while
viewing the circus those wishing to
help the needy can do 10 by drop
ping their Offering In one or the
other of the slots. Everything seen
at iirst-class circus can be seen in
this window. The work il neatly
done and runs by machinery. Mr..
Harry Keller, the protector of the
scheme, Is ring-master, and is In
constant attendance day aud night.
II is one Of the greatest novelties
out and as Its purpose Is II good one,
everybody should see IT and ut the
same time contribute literally to-
ward helping those who are in dis
tress, Il
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11

There arrived in Salem this morn.
Ing from Seattle gentleman and
his wife who were driven from the
Queen city by the recent great fire
They Will now take look over Sa-
lem, with II view to locating here.
They give IL rs their opinion that
many people lately from the East
who had made Seattle their tempo
nary home will now look elsewhere
aud that the Willamette valley will
catch the larger proportion of them.
For those who are in want, free
transportation has been obtained
from Seattle TO Portland and Taco.
ma and the laborers can find ha-
ven In those cities until work can be
given them AT Seattle.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
TUEsDAY---------JUNE II, 1889
DecIsmatory Contest.

At the university chapel last night
was conducted the annual elocution-
AIRY contest The chapel was filled
TO its utmost capacity, and the exer-
cises were highly entertaining. The
program consisted Of a quartet, con
to Battle" by Misses Hughes,
Hirsch, Dulrymplc and Adair; vocal
solo, "If Thou Didst Love Me- Miss
Mabel Gray; defamation, "Odc to
Eloauence, Mr. Matthews; Grafton,
"Regu;us to the Carthaginians," Mr..
Anderson; instrumental solo, Miss
Stratton recitation, "Daisy's Faith, y
Miss Blanche Lamont; recitation,
"Edinburg after Floddcn,' Miss
Mre Boise; defamation, "Thc Bur
ial March Of Dundee MIR. Byars;
vocal solo, NJ ~. J. II. Strickler; reel
tation, "Mother and Poet" Miss
Carrie Gleason; Grafton, "Inpeach-
ment Of Warren Hastings" Mr..
recitation, "Tbe last
Banquet" Miss Ella Iiodson; duet.
guitar and banjo, Miss Pearl Scott
and Percy Scott. Prizes to the sue
cessful contestants will be awarded
Thursday.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
Commencement at Monmouth.

The students of the Oregon State
Normal held their annual reunion
in the chapel last evening. There
was a large crowd present, and the
most enthusiastic meeting ever held.
The program consisted Of orations,
essays and declamations,i in terspersed
with the best Of music, both vocal
and instrumental. A large number
of the old students of former years
were present, and an evening of
great enjoyment was had. The
opening address by Ward Butler
was good, thanking the professors i'm
suitable terms for their untiring
efforts, also giving the old students
a hearty welcome. The response by
Miss Callahan, a former graduate,
was also very strong and able ad-
dress. A recitation by Miss Hib-
bard was splendid, show
ing rare elocutionary ability. |
Miss Mollie Merriman of Medford |
read paper on education that
showed much original genius in the
way Of modern education and her
essay was credit to her. The piano
solo by Prof. Sparkling was fine. 1t
simply brought down the house,
md after this the handshaking be-
gan, students met for the first time
or months and everybody had a
iue time. The graduates begin
heir addresses this afternoon ut one
'c,ock. Owing to the size of the
lass II will take all day to morrow
- complete the exercises.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11

A short time ago the JOURNAL
reported the finding of n good vein
of coal within n few miles of Salem.
Since that time the find has been
more fully investigated and IL Is
learned that coal is present In good
paying quantities, And, strange as
II may seem, II rich ledge of iron ore
overlays the seam of coal. This is
remarkable formation, and the pros
pector says both coal aud iron are To
found there In paying quantities.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
News of the River.

The occident came up from Port
land last night bringing n load of
general merchandise for this city.
The Hoag came up the river bring
lnga good load of merchandise. She
had on about twenty tons, The
Thre Sisters went down this morn,
ing She had a lead of merchandise
for Portland.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11

These warm June days serve to
remind the Oregonian that summer
is upon him in full force trifie
earlier than is his wont. Sunday
afternoon the thermometers of Salem
in more or less exposed positions
registered 90. Yesterday afternoon
they crowded up TO $50, but
to-day there are again at S6'.
This, however,to one who is used to
the scorching sun of an eastern
summer, is not hot weather. The
mornings are not oppressive nor are
the evenings, while the nights are
pretty cool and pleasant, thank you.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-11
LOCAL SUNNI AIRY.

Regular meeting of the Tigel
engine company occurs Tomorrow
night.
H. WilbrOn of Clackamas coun
~ was to-day appointed notar,
public 10y Governor Pemoyer.
-Dorrance Bros. haye their new
sixty horse power engine boiler
ready and they expect to cut forty
thousand feet of lumber. They have
teams at work hauling lumber to
this city.
For your meat go to Lafosre'
to-day on State street. If
Charles Chapman, the well
known gardener, brought in to mar
ket this morning fine lot of Gu
cumbers, which are the first in mar
ket. He says that the Strawberries
are about gone.
Painless dental operationsat Dr.
I {. Smiths, 81 State street.
A ear load of rails passed
through this city on the morning
freight train for Albany. The work
on the railroad is now under way
and soon Albany will brag on her
street cars as well as Salem.
Don't you forget that the Bon
Ton restaurant is the only place you
can get n good square meal for the
small sum of twenty-five cents.
w. IL, Byars is engaged to-day
in surveying for the Marion street
sewer for which bids will be
opened in few days. This is a
sewer that is badly needed, as the
houses on this street are very close
together.
All kinds of fruits and vegeta-
bles in season and the best and
choicest groceries can always be
found at the old reliable corner
grocery. Squire Farrar h Co. keen
everything in their line and goods
are always fresh and fine. Go and
buy yourself rich.