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, 1890-06-15

In Bermuda the soldier crab carries
heavy shells up the hills to puzzle flu
ture biologists. Another species
climbs the mangrove trees. A shore
crab in the Cape Verde islands may
"be seen running along like a piece of
paper blown by a strong wind" In
Ascension islands there are crabs
which climb to the top of Green
mountain, and the larger ones steal
the young rabbits from their holes and
devour them" The famous robbef
crab of the Philippines, that cracks
and eats cocoanuts, is itself routed out
OF its hole and Toasted on by the wild
swine. Edinburgh Review.
, 1890-06-15
A Good Dog. and Weigh. 100 Pound.

A Good Dog. and Weighs 100 Pounds.
A well known resident Of Oakland has
a large Newfoundland dog that is n won
der in his way-and he weighs about 100
pounds. The gentleman walked into
the business Office, accompanied by his
dog, and purchased an additional paper
to mail TO a relative in Illinois. The
paper was wrapped up, and after placing
a e-cent stamp on the wrapper and ad-
dressing it the gentleman gave the paper
to the dog.
The owner got into his buggy and
drove to the ~postofice. the dog running
alongside the horse. At the postofice
the gentleman stopped, but the dog
didn't. He mounted the steps. trotted
down the corridor to the receiving boxes,
and. taking hold Of one end OF the paper
in his teeth, he inserted the other in the
opening into the paper box, and with his
nose pushed it through the hole. He had
no hesitancy about brushing his wet
coat up against the light check Trousers
Of several young men standing near the
box, and when one of them wanted to
help him to push the paper through the
opening he growled. as much us to say
he knew his business and could get along
without outside assistance.
After depositing the paper in the box
the dog bounded out again to his master,
who was waiting for him. 1T took me
two weeks to train him to do that trick,
but it paid me for the trouble" said the
gentleman.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
, 1890-06-15


The cat is out OF the bag at last and
Sundance seems destined to enjoy but
short lived glory. A special dispatch
from Washington brings this remarkable
piece OF information:
The location of the United States land
office at Sundance, Wyo.. appears to
De only a temporary matter. IL is under
stood at the interior department that the
Office will be removed from Sundance to
some point on the railroad as soon as the
B. & NJ. goes further into the territory,
and Sundance viii not have the office
longer than this summer. 1t will proba-
bly, be removed before October.
Pledges and promises to the people go
for little when a big corporation like the
Burlington wants a favor.
, 1890-06-15

We stood together you and l,
And gazed Ecross Toe sun klsseI sea
The lghtest wave that rpplsd by.
The uShteSt cloudlet in the sky,
Had not less thought or care than We
That summer day 20 long (
We stood beside the sun kissed sea
l stood beside the sea today,
The weary, restless, surg1ng sea,
The clouds were drifting dark and gray,
LIES light and hope had gone their way.
And left its cares and tears for me-
Lonely and sad l stood today
Beside the restless, surKing sea
And yet, dear heart, I sometimes feel
/ would not change IL II 4 could.
The woe must minKls with the veal,
The heart that knows not sorrows seal
Has never found the highest good
It's but a part Of LIES great plan,
Would We then change II II we could'
May y. Carman. In New York Ledger.
, 1890-06-15

People who do business with newly ar
rived immigrants notice how quickly
they begin to become A~mericanized.
This tendency, in fact, causes no little
Inconvenience to the cashiers of savings
banks, which have many immigrants
among their depositors. Some Of the
larger institutions of this kind have
many hundreds of depositors, and it is
necessary to exercise tho greatest care
in seeing that the signatures on orders
or checks for money are exactly the
same as the one which ia kept on refer
ence.
A Hungarian, for instance, when he
opens his account, will sign his name
Josef" In a short while he finds trou-
BILE in withdrawing any money because
he has changed his name to Joseph"
Heinrich, in the same way, becomes
Henry; Pierre, Peter; Dorathea, Dora,
and so on. The paying teller gets no
rest until he has the signature which is
kept on record A~mericanized. - New
York Tribune.
, 1890-06-15

A leading commission merchant said:
THE egg business is the most annoying
n in the world. During the cold weather
in the winter the hens quit laying, but
everybody wants to eat egg Conse-
quently they go SO high hat tho grocers
can't keep pace with their customers. In
the spring, just as soon as eggs get plen-
tiful, people quit eating them, and we
have to sell them to packers, who pickle
them for consumption later on. These
eggs that are packed are not liked by
consumers, and so you see the egg dealer
never has the satisfaction of handling a
commodity hat is in good demand and
good supply at the same time."-Louis-
vile Commercial.
, 1890-06-15

Two little boys of my acquaintance,
writes a correspondence The Compan-
ion, had been invited out to tea at the
house of a third little boy, and their
mother had told them to take but one
cooky each II there were cookies for
tea.
Sure enough = plate of fancy cakes
was passed at the table.
Freddy, the older boy, looked at the
diminutive baby cakes" a moment
and then took two, saying as he did
SO to his little brother OF four years:
You may take two, Willie; I'm
sure mamma had no idea they would
be so very small."-Youth's Compan-
ion
, 1890-06-15
TOO MUCH OF 1T,

At q meeting Of the town council Of
Douglas held a lew days ago the following
was adopted as the climax OF a series OF
resolutions:
Resoiped, That we fully and freely en-
dorse every word and act of our delegate
in congress, Hon. Joseph NJ. Carey, relA-
tive to the admission of Wyoming as 3
state, ami that we heartily second. and
thoroughly appreciate, his efforts in our
behalf.
This resolution is of piece with most
resolutions adopted at nominally nom
partisan gatherings. So far as Delegate
Carey is concerned be has done just as
much aud no more than any other man
under like favorable conditions would have
done. 1t is now a well known fact that the
admission of Idaho and Wyoming was de-
cided upon at the last national Republi-
can convention-not because 1t might be
r tardy act of Justice to the people Of
those territories-not because it would
aid in .the development OF two more
mighty members Of the grand aggrega-
ton Of states-but because both being
deemed safely Republican they
would add six Republicans to
the majority in congress and six
Republican votes in the electoral college.
Following out this line of policy the Wyo-
ming bill was not allowed to be considered
on its merits in the house but was passed
as a purely partisan measure. In the
senate it was held in allegiance for weeks.
Rumors of Republican Indifference and
lukewarmness to the measure were grad
ually difused throughout the whole
country. Questions arose as to whether
Wyoming was safely Republican and a
species of paralysis seized our delegate in
Washington. 1t was n critical period for
the Wyoming bill and it was the stimulus
sent from here which saved 1t from de-
struction.
1t will not do to say that all the Re
publican senators were in favor Of the bill
in any event, for this is not true. Many
Of them are lukewarm and did not at
tempt to disguise the fact but when the
caucus pressure was exerted it worked like
q charm.
After observation during the past
few years THE LEADER is inclined to look
with suspicion upon any claims advanced
by Republican politicians. Delegate
Carey onoe claimed that if Harrison was
defeated the Laramie glass works would
be forced to shut down. Harrison was
elected and the glass work closed down
with a reverse movement Of the pro-
gramme. The same season he plumed
himself upon having secured an appro-
priation Of sl00. 900 for the establishment
of national irrigation works in the west.
The same bill involved the segregation Of
all the arid lands in the west. the enforce.
ment of which law is very justly estima-
ted BY the register of the Cheyenne land
Office when be says: The peril of the
situation cannot be over estimated. 1t
would close every land office in the arid
land district. and all entries made since
the passage of the act may be cancelled
BY orders of the department in conformi-
" to the above statute"
There should be no further attempts at
delfyiug the delegate or he may become
ridiculous.
, 1890-06-15

The editor wrote it: while this
cold weather lasts be mindful of others
poorer than yourself. Turn not away
in silence from : appeal for charity.
Give the applicant something, II only
some kindly word" The intelligent
compositor made the last clause IF
only some kindling wood" and he
6uilded better than he knew.-New
York Observer.
, 1890-06-15

viii Smith is a tonsorial artist of i'm
pressive demeanor and much avoir-
dupois. He claims to be the speediest
man in his profession in the world. He
can shave more men in a stipulated time
than any barber on earth, he says, and
is willing to make a match for any
mount with whomsoever disputes his
atls OF champion. He has accomplished
the feat, he says, of shaving ten men
and running the distance of 100 yards in
1871 minutes, which he is certain has
never been equaled .-Boston Herald.
, 1890-06-15

IVNNFNEN gVUEH"II
The Oregon election has demonstrated
that Mr.. McKinley's high tariff ideas do
not form a palatable dish in an agricultural
community. Fifteen republican members
Of Congress bolted the party caucus and
voted against the bill They were the rep
resentatives of farming counties. Nov
comes Oregon with a democratic governor
and large gains in the legislature. Verify
these do be times that try the high tariff
mems souls.
, 1890-06-15

The city authorities under the direct
supervision of the Siberian exile, Street
Commissioner Harnish, are now engaged in
colonizing the Swedes for election pur-
poses. Harnish is also said to be making
hay while the sur shines by establishing
the colonizing headquarters at his Six
teenth street beer joint.
, 1890-06-15

The tournament which opens in This
city next Tuesday promises to be the big
gest sporting event of the year 10 the
Rocky Mountain region. The local gen
tlemen having the affair in charge have
labored assidiously for It's success.
, 1890-06-15

IT Is a subject of general remark by
by all visitors that the city park never
looked better than it does today. The
grass Looks ereener and the flowers seem
more beautiful than ever before.
, 1890-06-15

Ex-Secretary of Wa Belknap is one of
the best known men in the city of Wash
ington. He grows rounder and jollier
and more red in the face as the years go
by, and the circle of his friends appears
to be continually widening. He is u
gastronome, a wit and a story teller.
He makes ten or fifteen thousand dollars
a year as a claim agent and spends it all.
He has a lovely family and u luxurious
home.-Cor. Augusta Chronicle.
, 1890-06-15
Don't Let Up.
tnmaba nao

ASSURANCES have been received from
leading senator that the bills to admit
Wyoming ana Idaho to statehood will be
passed before adjournment, but the resi-
dents must not relax their efforts to ex-
pedite the measures.
, 1890-06-15

Our wealthy men are only creatures of
special favors bestowed upon them by the
workers OF the nation through the agency
OF government. and are not rich men in
any true and legitimate sense whatever.
, 1890-06-15

In England in ls6s-G9 there was one
Known thief to every 1000 PERSONS; in
lSs7-ss the percentage had fallen by
nearly one-half, and there was only one
Known thief to every 1,945 persons. The
decrease in the receivers of stolen goods
is still greater. In ls6s-69 there was one
to every $3.50 people; in 1Ss7-ss there
Sga- ana tn erarv o. roo
, 1890-06-15

annually amounting to over $ll 500 The
extraordinary growth of the West Is the
most marvellous event in the country's
histnrv-
, 1890-06-15

ACCORDING to Prof. Mead's report.
out OF a total area of 6l,734, 2el acres in
the territory only 2, loo, lsI acres are now
irrigated.
, 1890-06-15

FAVORABLE news from Washington
will cause a decided stiffening in the
real estate backbone.
, 1890-06-15

To BE or not to be, that is the state
hood question for the present week.
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SHERMAN COUNTY.
items OF Interest OF Our Neishboring
County from Onr special Cor
respondent.
ERsKINEvILLE, Feb "a, 1890.

ERSKINEvILLE, Feb "a, 1890,
Editor TINES -MoUSTAIsEER:
Still the snow remains with US and
| mercury degrees below. 1t is showing
to-day with wind in the east. Snow now
is about inches deep with no signs of
abating. 1t makes The farmers look blue
some will want a good yield to replace
the value of the stock they have lost dur
ing the winter. There is one consolation
that this is not the only locality that has
had cold destructive winter. We were
visited with a chinook wind yesterday but
it caught cold sometime during the night
and today it blows a regular hurricane,
but we will stand it for the prospects we
have of good yield this fall.
Several Of the youth of Erskineville
took their dulcinea and started for party
in Grass Valley canyon Friday night, re-
turning about II a. m. Saturday. They
report good time.
Charles Moore, of the firm of Moore &
Rollins of Grass Valley, passed through
our town to-day en- route for home. He
had been to Biggs ior goods.
Perry Watkins, of Grass Valley canyon,
has child sick with la grippe.
G. W. Marks is sojourning in the Rose
bush country.
We have new stage dryer on this
route, Mr.. Mellow retiring.
Abel Ersklne has been quite sick, but,
at this writing, is able to be around the
house.
We would advise those young men who
ride these cold nights to ride horses that
will stand tied and not tear down mans
front porch, or 1t might be expensive.
Erskinevil'e debating society still con-
tinues with good attendance.
Milbra Sabbath school begins next Sun.
day. Ali are cordially invited to attend.
w. 3.
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Obituary..
Communicated

A few days ago, at tho court house in this
city, there quietly passed away from this
mortal scene an old and respected pioneer
of Eastern Oregon, whose sineularly useful
and unobtrusive life deserves more than a
passing notice. His name was John Charles
Thomas, but few knew him by any other
designation than that of Tom. His parents,
we believe, were, many years ago, in the
employment Of the United States govern.
ment at Camp Watson, were Mr.. Thomas
was born, and when Judge Thornbury re-.
signed his position al postmaster at that
place to remove to The Dslles, he brought
the subject of this sketch with him.
Through the Judges influence Tom found
immediate employment as night watch over
the court house rodentia, and during the
long years that transpired since then Toms
faithfplness won him q warm spot in the
heart of many county Official. In all the
political changes Of these years Tom re.
manned in office till summoned by Deaths
stern constable to surrender his steward
ship. His political proclivities were never
known. We haye sometimes suspected him
of being Democrat, because of his conf
Dental relations with Sheriff Herbert and
| Marshal Schultz; but Tom meyer would com.
NIT himself, and his uniform courtesy to.
wards the Republican officials compelled us
to doubt the accuracy of our Judgment
Though so long in the service of the county
Tom was no politician. Though he might
attend the primaries, when held in the court
house he was never known to vote. and though
thoroughly American hesnever attended the
polls. Thous h he never signed the pledge,
and could not be induced to vote the Pro.
hibition ticket, he abhorred the use of
LIQUOR end was never know to enter the pre-
cincts of saloon. Tom never married, but
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From Eriday,a QaIiY

Still cold and disagreeable.
Hon. Henry Blackman, of Heppner, is in
the city.
There is telegram in this Office for Mr..
Geo. A. Young.
The river is being crossed to-day on the
ice with perfect safety.
Hood River is shipping wood to Arling-
ton and Walla Walia.
Silcott is presumed to be lurking some.
where in the neighborlng state OF Washing
ton.
On account of the cold weather, the con-
templated brick buildings cannot be COM
menced yet.
Mr.. = Crum, who has been confined to
his room for several days past, is again able
to be on the street.
And now comes the Baker Democrat, of
December oath. receiYed this morning.
Where has it been.
The teachers>quarterly examination will
close this evening, but results can not be
known before to.1,rr
The Bufur roller mills were sold yester-
day at sheriffs sale for 81. .030. Mrs. Claris.
ga Dufur was the purchaser.
Judge Bird is recovering, and it NAV be
expected he will be able to hold some Of the
terms of the circuit court in this district
this spring.
The heaYleat loser we have heard of so
far is resident of Dufur, who, our inform.
ant says, lost forty head of cattle out of a
band Of sixty.
Mr.. 3. j. Griffin, of Dufur, is In the
city. He says his loss of sheep is verv
small, and at present his flocks are feeding
on the south hill-sides near the Deschutes
river.
A justice of the peace at Pennington
WASH, being disturb ed by some hoodlums.
left his rostrum and whipped the turbulent
fellows In good shape. The court proceeded
with business thereafter with the best de.
corpm.
The types made us say yesterday that
Messrs. Prinz 4 Nitschke were LAYING the
carpets for the new residence of MIR. Geo.
Ruch. They should have said Messrs.
Crandall & Burgett ard Prinz 4 Nitschke
Last Wednesday morning the thermome.
ter registered II degrees below zero a,
Heppner. The loss of cattle and sheep was
not large until the last cold weather, but i,
| is apprehended that many will die now, a.
feed is very scarce.
Vancouver Register Feb. 25th: Yester
| day afternoon while an iron tank was being
unloaded at the Star Brewery in this city
the tank slipped and in its descent struck
John Lauterback on one foot, cutting II
half of; then the tank took lurch, knock
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THE CHURCHES.
DREsBYTERIAN cHURCH-Rev. @,

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. GEo. A. HUTCH
L IsoN, Pastor. Services everv Sunday at IL A..
and 7:30 n. in the Y. n. c. A. Hall, French s
hcFarlands store on Second street. Sunday School
at 1918 P N. Lecture and prayer meeting Thursday
night.
IlRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Rey. O. d. TAYLOR
IL Pastor. Services every Sabbath at IL
A. ii. and P. NJ Sabbath School at 12 N. Praye
meeting every Thursday evening at o'clock.
HONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev W Curl
" Pastor. Services every Sunday at IL A. N. and
P. NJ. Sunday School after morning service. Strange
cordially invited. Seats free.
M E. CHURCH-Rev. W. G. SMrsoS, Pastor
In. Services every Sunday morning and evening
Sunday School at 12H o'clock n. cordial invitation
is extended by both pastor and people to all.
CIT. PETERS CHURCH-Rev. Father BRoSseEEsr
y Pastor. Low Mass every Sunday at A. N. High
Mass at 1880 AM. Vespers at P. NJ.
GT. PAULS CHRUCH.-Union Street, opposite
= Fifth. Rev. Eli d. Sutclife Rector. Services
every Sunday at IL A. NJ and 7:30 2. n, Sunday
School 1880 P. NJ. Evening Prayer on Friday at
7:30
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Rsmarkahle Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield ILL.,,
makes the statement that she ught cold,
which settled ON her lungs; she was
treated for month by her family ply
sician, but grew worse. He told her size
was a hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; she bought a
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from the first dose. She con-
tinued its use and after taking ten bottles,
her own hOusework and is as well as she
ever was. Free trial bottles of this great
discovery at Snipes s. Kinersly's drug
store, large bottles soc. and $l.O0.
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From THURSDAYS Daily.
There is no wood o. the beach,

There is no WOOD o. the beach.
Mr.. W. II. Moore, of Nero, is in the
city.
Mr.. I. H. Taffe, of the Cello fishery, is
in the city.
The recent blizzard in Colfax killed very
many cattle.
The thermometer marked deg above
zero this morning.
Mr.. r. j. CHM, of Biggs, paid flying
visit to the city to-day.
Next Monday there will be school meet
ing at the brick school house.
Last Tuesday morning il was 10 degrees
below zero at Moro, Sherman county.
The skating is splendid, and lovers OF
this chivalric and manly sport can fully
enjoy themselves.
Mr.. w. Cram, of the firm of Cram &
COrson, returned this morning from a
short gipdo Portland.
The river Is closed completely, and men
crossed on the ice between The Dalles and
Kockland this morning.
There is evidence of chinook this
morning in The upper atmosphere. We
may expect to hear it whistle before night
The Tacoma ledger publishes some more
af TFaln's .sphychos." If the readers eau
stand such stuff, the editors can without
doubt.
Our artist Capt Houghton, has intro
dueed the novelty of postage stamp photo.
graphs, one hundred for dollar or cent
sPieee:
There is good s,eighing in Sherman
county, which has been continuous since
the OH of December, with the exception
Of few days.
We received a call to-day from Mr.. 9th
Patterson, of the Heppner Gazette. He re
ports weather GOLD, about eighteen in
ehes of snow and cattle suffering seriously
Mr,J. W, Clark has sold out the stage
line from Grant 10 Rutledge. The partie.
who purchased the line are Young e. Pal
mer, and they have leased the Caledoni,
hotel, at Grant.
Moro, the second town In Sherman
county, is improving very rapidly. Th
coming spring will witness marked I'D
yancement in building and business. /
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Let Us Have . Band

Feb. y, ISyU.
Editor TINES Es-MorSTAIsEER:
Being resident of The Dalles, and con-
slant reader of your paper, was surprised
and very sorry at the ides of losing Prof.
Tully, who has done SO much for our enjoy.
ment since coming here. Do not let it be
said that we cannot support and maintain q
good instructor and fine brass band. Then
in the summer evenings we will have the
pleasure Of listening to band second to
none this side of Portland, AMI string
orchastra as good or even better than Port
land has. hope and trust that all will 10
what they can and keep Prof. Tully.
BUSINESS MAN.
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Advice In Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for
children teething, is the prescription OF
one of the best female nurses and physi-
clans in the United States, and has been
used for forty years with never-failing
success by millions of mothers for their
children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculabie. 1t relieves the
child from pain, cures dysentary and diar-
rhoa, gripping in the bowels. and wind.
ccllc. By giving health to the child it
rests the mother Price 25 cents bottle.