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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Syrup"
SparroWs.

It has cost the state of Illinois 3d.
900 for the heads of 5000 English
sparrows. A greater foe however than
the sparrow is Group which annually
sends thousands of little children into
their graves. This malady can be
cured blythe use of REDS GERMAN
COUGH AND KIDNEY CURE. No
child need suffer with Group. This
remedy contains no poison, and there
fore can be given to the children as
often as may be necessary. Get it of
any dealer. If your druggist will not
order it for you write to us and We
will see that you are supplied. We
have put the price at such a figure
that it is within the compass of the
smallest purse. The small bottles at
IS cents, the large ones 50 cents.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, III.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The statistical abstract shows for Missouri,
ls90, 1853 commercial failures, including forty
eight in st. Louis. The total number Of bust.
ness concerns Is given Is u. 3ei, tn, per cent OF
failures being 3 -l0oths. The liabilities In con-
nection with the number Of failures outside Of
81. Louis. 1890. were g. 57 800; IN Sc. Louis. 81
01-565. The failures, comparing 1se with 1890,
show an increase of $50. The trtal liabilities
in 1889, including both city and ktate, were e,
912, $40, as against 3, 1851 in 1850.
~LKARIse HOUSE E1cH .NoEs.
The amount Of exchanges at the clearing
house, st Louis, for the fiscal year ending Sep.
TENDER 90, 1890, was 81. 0ei ,037 ,Bs6, the number Of
banks being Is; in 1850 the figures were &6l,.
S04, 6si, and II banks, showing an increase In the
amoun OF exchanges Of SlR-23,0R. The
amoun Of exchanges for Kansas City is given
a.. 1880, sis7. 7U7 sos; number of banks, 10; in
$50 the figures were si49. 03i number Of
banks. IL; making sn increase of Ss.34s.tIl
Tho figures given fer st. Joseph, lSg0. are So
Ini sin. and Z banks: In 1879 the figures were
teS. ser De, AMI number Of banks :, thus making
en- increase in the amount of exchange of So
7cs,3l7 -ith the same number of banks lS9O
and 1859.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ,

LUCAS OOUNTN
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December, A.
D.. 1856. A. W. GLEASON,
IsEAL-1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
n-Sold by Druggists, 1Jc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

New opera-glass cases have a secret
compartment at the bottom of the vel.
vet or plush, whose clasp is hidden
from all save the owner. In this hid
den receptacle are slowed away a pow
der puff, a comb, a bottle of sal volatile
and two or three hairpins, and the
cover Of the case is n mirror. A woman
of ordinary ingenuity could make q
weeks stay with this condensed little
toilet case.-N. Y. Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

in the progress of the Worlds Fair? II so,
and you desire to form an idea of the work
being performed and the grandeur and
magnifcence Of its conception when COM
pleted, send a two-cent stamp to Mr.. F. II.
Lord, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
of the Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas City
Railway, Chicago, ILL.,, and a valuable and
handsome souvenir will be sent to you by
return mail, giving you n full view of
buildings under construction, the d.
mansions of each and total cost and area
of same, besides other useful information.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

She-Tn never go into that horrid
store again, so there!
He-Why my dear. I thought you
liked it better than any other.
She-So / did. but to-day l asked the
clerk what one should take to build up
the blood, and he exclaimed elixir
ferri ct quinin@," and I won'tpatronize
a man who allows his employees to
swear SO in the presence Of lsdiea-
Pharmaceutical Era
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

ss37. 3oi: average yearly cost Of street
cleaning, sls6, 500; total number Of public street
lamps, 4,0el, including op1 gas, 3.23l electric and
19 vapor. Concerning water works, 1t is re-
ported that the daily capacity Of pumps is Is.
being 100000 gallons, and the number of gal
Ions daily consumed by each head Of population
q. 7 details relative to the police force show
IL, 645 as the average annualn number OF arrests.
The average annual cost Of the force is given as
S475,40S. Under the head Of fire" it is shown
that the average yearly cost Of the department
Is E77, 6G. THOMAS COPELAND.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Au alone,
both in the way it acts, and in the
way it's sold, is DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription for women.
1t acts in this way:
If you're weak or "run-down," it
builds you up; if you suffer from
any of the painful disorders and
arrangements peculiar to your sex,
it relieves and cures. 1t improves
digestion, enriches the blood, dis.
pels aches and pains, brings refresh.
ing sleep, and restores flesh and
strength. For all functional weak.
nesses and irregularities, it's a posi-
tive remedy. Hence,
It's sold in this way:
It's guaranteed to give satisfac.
ton, in every case, or the money
paid for it is refunded.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The girl who dotes on pretty slippers
has found that the toe of her satin or
silk slipper wears out long before it
should, and that there is a remedy for
this in the adjustable slipper toe. They
are easily fastened on, and are made of
silver. gold. and bronze. The society
girl has the adjustable toe made Of
gold, upon which is her monogram
sparkling with her favorite stone. A
dark red satin slipper will have q gold
en- toe. upon which is a monogram Of
garnets.-Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
Fire, Fire. That Dreadful CRY

Is fraught with import doubly dire to the
unhappy man who beholds his dwelling or
his warehouse feeding the ~devouring ele-
ment uninsured. Happily most people who
can, insure-everything but health. Nine
tenths Of us neglect the preservation Of this
when it is palpable jeopardy. Incipient
indigestion, liver complaint, la grippe, in.
action of the kidneys and bladder and
malaria are all counteracted by Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

They're the smallest, the cheapest,
the easiest to take.
But all that would be nothing,
if they weren't also the best to
take.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets pre-.
vent and cure Sick Headache, Bill.
ious Headache, Constipation, Indi,
gestion, Bilious Attacks, and all
arrangements of the liver, stomach
and bowels.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

-Won.-He-"I love you madly."
She-"Who could blame you?" II want
you to be my wife" II hear you"
MY family would welcome you with
open arms" THAT would be nice"
ave would make our lives . continual
honeymoon" splendid idea" II am
rich" my darlingr"-Jury.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Sir Edwin Arnold avows himself
an agnostie. IT'S laughable. the idea
Of such a n writing of THE Light of
the World" One recalls the words of
Jesus: 'If therefore the light is in
thee be darkness. how great is the
darkness"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
The casting out of the devil

The casting out Of the devil
Of disease was once a sign
Of authority.
Now we take a little, more
time about it and cast out
devils by thousands-we do
it by knowledge.
Is not a man who is taken
possession of by the germ of
consumption possessed of a
devil?
A little book on CAREFUL
LIVING and SCOTS Emulsion
of cod-liver oil will tell you
how to exercise him if it can
be done.
Free.
Sort 4 BovSz, Chemists, rsa South 9Th Aveaue.
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion of cod liver
ol-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
"Nothing New Under the sun

No? not wen through cars to Denver,
Ogden, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and
Portland. This is simply written toremind
you that the Union Pacific is the Pioneer in
running through cars to the above men,
toned points, and that the present through
car arrangement is unexcelled- We also
max, THE time. For details address any
agent of the company, call on your nearest
ticket agent, or write to E. L. LOMAX,
&. P. g. T. A. U. 2. System, Omaha, Neb.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Is 1T sensible, Is it reasonable? Is it
economy TO suffer yourself and worry
others with a headache when Bradycrotine
will relieve you in fifteen minutes. ltco';ts
only fifty cents q bottle. 80 cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Essential to the production of the most per-
feet and popular laxative remedy known,
have enabled the California Fig Syrup Co.
to achieve a great success in the reputation
of its remedy, Syrup of Figs, as it is con-
coded to be the universal laxati.e. For sale
by oil druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

HUMANITY appears to be very u~nequally
divided between those who can't stand
prosperity and those who rant got any TO
stand.-Bipghamton Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Some st. Louis Figures.

From a census publication recently issued, q
number Of interesting facts and figures con-
corning St Louis may be noted Area in square
miles. 6l-35; population to each square mile.
7,363sl; length Of streets in miles, 1,o6l;
total police force, 6l3; total fire department
men, $50: number of steam engines, 81. Con-
corning st. Louis tables in detail show q num-
her Of useful facts in addition to the above.
Concerning the city and its administration it
Is stated that the average yearly cost
o. street construction and repairs b
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

For THROAT DISEASES, COUGHS, Coz Ds,
etc, effectual relief is found in the use of
'BrOpR'x bronchial TirOcheS." Price % cts.
Sold 0Rlg in bOJes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
n Only One Ever P~rinted-Can You Fin
the Word:

There is a 8 inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except n word. The same Is
true of zach new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name Of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

"THE A. B. c. Bohemian Bottled Beer" of
st. Louis is meat and drink. Tie American
Brewing Co. brew it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

-Justice-'Oficer, what rs the pris-
oner charged WITH" Officer Lafferty-
swell, your honor, I'm not much OF .
Judge, but it smells Q GOOD deal Like
whiaky.n
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Is no small amount of time to save on a
Journey, and YOU can get to Portland, Ore
gon, by The Union Pacific that much in adj
vance of any other line.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The only wayto win in an argument with
a woman is to walk off when You have
stated YOUR side of it.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The Mean Thing.-Miss Clamwhop-
per, who wears false hair, but imagines
nobody / ROWS it, calls on her friend Miss
Snobber.y. Miss S.-"Has Dobinsky
finished your portraits?" Miss C.-"Tn
have to give him another sitting, so he
can get the right color of my hair"
Miss S.-"If that's all, why don't you
send it to him by a servant?'-Texas
S;ft;ppS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

YOU will never offend anyone by ridicul-
ing the average man, for the reason that
everyone vino hears you thinks he is above
the average,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

TINE is money, but certificates of deposit
in the peaitentiary are not in demand.-N.
\. Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

You can never know how high a value a
man puts upon himself until he sues a rail
road company for 5000 damages for the
loss of one Observation-Disclosures American.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

w~ALKING-HAT is most convenient. 1t is
not necessary to run after it when the wind
tips it off.-Picayune
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

TIE progress of science in medicine has
produced nothing better for human ills
than the celebrated Beecham's Pills.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

No TWO vegetables are exactly alike, but
one onion bears a strong resemblance to
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

THE ministers study-how to make b,th
ends meet.-Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

ONE Of the most persistent forces in ma
ture is the needle, which always carries its
point and always has an eye out for bust
ness.-Lowell Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

SILENCE is golden. The gas-meter never
SAYS a word.-Binghamtln Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

WHAT is the legal expression for a love
letter.-A writ of attachment.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

THE smart men of the world are those
who put the shoulders of others to the
wheel.-MacOn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The latest and daintiest of whims is
a supplement to fancy stationary i'll the
form of a little pad of the finest and
softest of Japanese tissue-paper, exact
ly the size of a half sheet of note pa
per. The paper is white, and has
stamped in ore corner n single flower
in the natural color, sometimes shaded
or outlined in gold. Occasionally the
sentiment of the flower is placed under
it in the tiniest of gold lettering, or if
the young lady be clever she paints tho
flower and writes a suitable sentiment
across the sheet in gold ink. After
writing n letter she tears off n of the
tissue sheets and rolls it into the least
possible compass, and drops upon it
enough perfume to dampen it thorough
ly, using, of course, the perfume of the
flower stamped on the paper. After
unrolling it and allowing the alcohol to
evaporate sufficiently to avoid any soil,
she folds her letter and slips the
scented sheet between the fold. When
some admiring friend receives the let
ter there is likely to flutter out, as he
opens it, something very much re-
sem bling a butterfly, and breathing
charming suggestions in its dainty per.
fume.-N. Y. Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
HAVE NO PATRON SAINT.
Unsatisfactory End of "a Devout Irish Law
Yer's Attempt to Obtain One.
STATE OF MISSOURI,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

Unsatisfactory End of "a Devout Irish Law
yer's Attempt to Obtain One.
ibid you know" asked the lawyer,
shat the legal profession is the only
profession that has no patron saint-at
least none that it will own?"
"What's the reason for that?" l
asked.
II don't know" answered the law
yer. 'Carelessness, 1 suppose. When
the saints were handed around the rep
r~esentative who should have been pres
ent was probably arguing with the
Judge in another court.
What did you mean by AT least none
that it will own?'" l asked.
MANY years ago." vas the reply,
IAN Irish lawyer who was n fervent
Catholic sought to provide his profess
sion with a patron saint. So genuine
was his desire for one that he travelled
to Rome to consult the pope. The pope
graciously received him.
PRAY, your holiness said the Irish
man, grant the lawyers a patron saint.
According to the story, which is a
very venerable one. the pope looked
over the list and found hat there were
no saints that had moi been given to the
other professions, at which the Irish
lawyer was much cast down. Observ-
ing his depression. the pope bade him
cheer up. and then directed him to go
to a church near by, to blindfold him
self and to pass around the interior,
saving Ave Marias all the time.
And said the pope, the first saint
You touch shall be the patron saint of
your profession
Much gratified. the devont lawyer
went away TO follow the instructions.
lie passed around the church praying.
When he stopped he put ont his hand.
He was in front of the altar of st.
Michael.
"'Be thou the lawyers patron saint?'
he cried. and pulled off the bandage.
Alas, he wasn't touching St Michael at
all! His hand was resting on the devil
.ul.Cx NIi,I,,n1-e faat y " IJar,1J
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
A MESSAG e.

Gov. Frances Urges Mississippi River
~Claims-Action by the Legislature.
JEFFERSON CITY, March Glow.
Francis to-day transmitted the follow
ing special message to the Thirty-sixth
general assembly relative to the inn
provement Of the Mississippi river:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
Finance.
STATE DEBT.

The total state debt of Missouri, considering
the state as q unit, distinct from counties.
cities, towns, villages and other civil divisions,
Is reported as being less sinking fund.- 1890.
81. 75e,S2, holding first place among the states
comprising the north central division. Ths
decrease in state debt since lsS0 Is given as 81
s;9, les. The bonded debt of the state as a unit,
1890, is placed at ss.53,00. According to the
foregoing figures, the state debt, less sinking
fund. per capita, 1850. was g; 1880. A&.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
LEAD,

1t is reported that, 1889. 1854. l46 pounds of
lead ore were produced. valued at Sl,51l, 1910
The product by counties ia given as follows:
Dade, l52 eco rounds; Greene. 66l,6D; Jasper,
1.6l9, $50: Lawrence. 6,09,sn; Madison. 1l.OO.-
1917: Newton. 39.551; st. Francois. 6.Ge7 AS;
Washington, 2.lfs. 7l6. The total number Of
persons employed Is given as LIS. OF the S.
p6i. l46 pounds of lead ore produced in Missouri,
6.5;2. 13 pounds were taken from mines pro-
lures for lead mining in the state, 1889, is given
as S7p6. sg32l including SiOl 40 a for wages.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

1t is reported that in lss9 1s6, e6e. 3e pounds of
zinc ore were produced, valued at S,oein57.l4.
The product by counties is given as follows:
Barry, S60.U0 pounds; Dade, 306,00o POUNDS:
Greene, l,;s2,43O pounds; Jasper. l44,05l.3SO
pounds: Lawrence, lS.92i,34 pounds; Morgan,
81 ,0D pounds; Newton. lI,6l5,l4 pounds; St
Francois, zoo pounds.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Missouri ranks fourth, 1889. in value of lime
stone product lSl7 ,Sj9,a6n. The product, 1879,
was 1i.0S3.370 cubic feet for building purposes;
liza. 9t2 barrels of lime, l3,4ss tons of f1ux for
furnaces. ll.5i2 75 cubic feet for street work.
SAL. $50 cubic feet for bridge. dam and railroad
purposes.
Number of quarries. l23: total expenses,
81. 2S.257; total capital, S,O66. OH. The average
daily wage Of quarrymen is given as sl.49; aver
age number of days at work, 254; average yearly
earning ST.. &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02
ASSESSED VALUATION.

The total assessed valuation of real and per-
sonal property in the state OF Missouri, 1880. ac-
S7s6, 3<3 1853, being an increase Of s25S.5fs .a52,
Calculating or the basis of the figures lust
given, the assessed valuation per capita, 1900, is
Ee2b1. as against EST in lsS0, the increase
per cent. OF assessed valuation being z7.5g, the
psr cent. Of increass in population during the
aDs period having bssp z2-56
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The aggregate bonded debt Of the counties,
rs units. distinct from cities and other minor
cIvil divisions, 1890, is shown as So, Y 1917: float
ing debt, sl-2f3.s53; sinking fund, SE296s. The
total debt of the counties, less sinking fund, is
therefore, Sl0.244.z2, as against sl2.U13.3l2 in
1850. The county debt, less sinking fund, per
capita. 1850. was &.57; in ls9l. S3S2.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

Area.
The total land surface of Missouri is given as
s,735 square miles. The largest county is
shown as Texas. containing LIS square miles.
The smallest county is given as Worth county
tz7D square miles,. The water surface of the
state Is shown as ESQ square miles, making a
gross area of 6g.4l5 square miles. Missouri
ranks eighteenth in land area among the states
and territories.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

In q recent census Office publication giving
the receipts and expenditures of 100 principal or
representative cities of the United States, de-
tails are given for but two in Missouri. viz: St.
Louis and Kansas City The amount or ordi-
narv receipts given for st. Louis for the year
ending April 8, 1883, is stated as S6.z3,tg7; the
total expenditures as S6,205 40. The amount Of
ordinary receipts as given for Kansas City for
the year ending April q, 1880, is stated as
Sl.o6l.0e; total ordinary expenditures, Sl,53i,-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-04-02

The aggregate municipal debt OF thirty three
cities and towns, 1890, is recorded as S2i, 3i6, 594,
being q decrease for the same thirty three cities
and towns since 1880 of 81, 7s9,5S6 The bonded
bebt, 1880. gives a total of s24 .za2,6 u floating
debt, SS3.q91. decrease Is shown since lsSO in
212. The aggregate sinking fund for the above
municipalities. 1890, is returned as S2l5. ITO. a
decrease since 1850 Of S05,l lag. The total avail
abba resources of these thirty three cities and
towns including cash in treasury. 1870, appears
Is S23,25l, the decrease since 1850 being SlS7 ,053
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-10-01

The RIvER.-The gauge at the u.
p. wharf in this city shows that the
water in the river is but a trifie above
lOw-water mark, the rise of last week
beng about all gone. Concerning
the condition of this stream above
Oregon City, paper of that town
says: "The steamers Manzanillo, ,El-
wood and Modoc are now busy on
the river carrying grain, flour, hops,
and merchandise, and have all they
can handle. The late rains raised
the water above the falls about eight
inches aud below nearly two feet,
but this was hardly enough to war;
rant the steamers in going up TO
Salem. They ply from the Yamhill
down. The improvement in pro-
gress at the falls has had the effect
of raising the water some twenty
six miles up stream SO that it was
preceptlble aid to navigation. The
Golfer dam, however, raises the water
more than the permanent dam will,
the latter structure only raising the
water about foot at the brink of
falls. But that raise will be of con-
siderable benefit to navigation above
the falls during the low water season
for itonly takes few inches to make
the difference between easy and poor
runnig for the light draught ny
river boats"