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MATTE t1LLE BRAND,
Age IL years, l712 Eddy street.
so1rrH SAN FRANc1sco. Cal. Feb . 1906.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 2, 1896.
Dear Mr.. Editor: ! am little girl, years
old. Ny name is Annie Martha Doering 1
will tell you how ! got my name Martha. 1
was born on Washington's birthday, February
%, 1856.
must close, hoping this will be published
in next Sundays CALL. l am your new friend,
ANNIE NJ. DOERING.
P. ST. wish that there was two pages of the
Children's Realm, instead of one page.
1122 Seventh street, South San Francisco Cal.
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there were two pages. AS Washingtons birth
day is drawing near thought would write a
few items about him, because he did so much
for our country. George Washington was born
in Virginia, February %, 1892. His education
was directed by his mother, and he was father
less at the age of IL. Washington was over 6
feet in height, graceful and perfectly erect. H e
died on the i4th OF December | must close
now, hoping my letter will be published in
next Sundays CALL. Yours truly,
KATIE HILLEBRAND,
Age IL wears. l112 Eddy street.
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mon impulse we all commenced ito sing
the song to which its music is set.
Where Potomac's stream is fiowin
NiruiniaiS hordars thrOnoh.

W mere fOtolndC StTedlll Is hONlIlS
Nirginias borders through
Where the whitewinged ships are going,
Sailing 10 the ocean blue.
And so on through ali the verses of the
noble song. Then the steamer drew to
the shore and so ended my trip down the
Potomac to Mount Vernon. Some day
perhaps 1 will tell YOU what l saw at that
lovely place, which is sacred for all time to
US as the home of Washington.
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the grapevines Bessie saw snake in the
grass. In excited tones she called: "Grand-
ma, come quick and see! Here is little
snake. He is all green; he hasn't begun
to ripenr'
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The little maiden wiz the door
To let. the EOnOrec1 VVashirgtora art:
The great -SOuled mothers friend
Inc I1f'S1 ia war; IN peace every
"A better Office to said
And placed his llv oor,h
With c111'teSy
Yes, sir to let aro,hly said
~ ST.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1s, 1896.

Mr.. Editor: l am 13 years of age and read
THE CALL every morning. Inever can wait till
Sunday morning comes when you publish the
boys and girls page. There are very interest,"
ing stories for boys and girls. There is also
letter-box and puzzles and rhymes. I will now
close my letter, as l have no more to write
Yours truly, MILTON WEINsHENK.
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DAN 7 KANCISCU, CAb., TGD 10, $3.50.
Editor Of Chitdren'S Page: My uncle takes THE
CALL and like the children's page very much.
l wish there was page every day. 1 think the
answer to the puzzle is:
The heart of his country.
Eth hreat 70 ihs cnytour.
Yours truly ALINE BROOKS
T261@ Stevenson street.
P. S. hope the answer is right. never
answered or guessed one before, so l do not
know what to do. ALINE L. BROOKS
Care of Mrs. Urquhart.
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Send your address and we will
mail you our Catalogue, which shows
all the very latest styles at lowest
prices.
Mail orders receive prompt attention.
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II UOW many of you, my dear chill
III dren, have ever seen the city OF
III Washington or sailed down the
u il beautiful Potomac River to
0-bara 10
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ANSWER TO REBus.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 1896.
To the Editor of the Children's Page: l am
very much interested in the children's page,
especially in the Donald series, and often wish
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OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS d. O.
Washington, ID. c.. June - lS96-No.tc Ice is hereby
given that the Commissioners of the District OF CO.
lumbia intend to make the following improvements
which are. In their Judgment. necessary for the
public health, safety and comfort Assessments for
one-half the cost OF the same Will he made. pro-
vided for in public act No. III, approved August
Z, 1894 Parties who are interested in the proposed
work are hereby titled that the Commissioners of
the District Of Columbia viii give hearing the
District building the TENTH DAY OF lilly.
1886. at ELEVEN O'CLOCK AN. 10 any ard all
persons who may desire 10 obj ,t u said improve
menfs being made. SET NEN GRANITE CI'RB-
Connecticut ave. between q and .0th SIS. in front
or square III. estimated cost. $4,000. 10th n.
W. between Connecticut and u ST.. in front Of
ave between 10th and sts. in front Of square W
estimated cost, S255.60 2oth st. NV he ween
Hillyer place and Connecticut ave-. in front Of
square ~: estimated cost, SI5o00 Connecticut
ave. between IL and = SITS. in front Of square ~
estimated cost, $4,000 Connecticut ave. betweea
Dilrnt circle and Y ST.. In front OF square s. ll2
ana ll3: estimated cost, SSH.O0. New Hampshire
ave. between Dupont circle and q ST, In front of
squares l33 and 1866 estimated east, S1I5pp I
w. ROSS, GEORGE TRt FSi,EII. tTIAS. r.
POWELL. Commissioners, ID. e. je22. :ass,& Iy23
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF TANF:S oF'
the District Of Columbia, Washington. lame 81
lS.6.-NotLce.-Au owners keepers OF dogs in the
District OF Columbia hereby notified that the
yearly tax imposed by act ~ Congress all dogs
owned or kept in said District will Ice due and pay
able on July 1. 1886. Upon payment of said TAX
tags Will he issued as prov ded in said act BY
order OF the Commissioners, ID. c. +. q. DAVIS,
collector OF taxes. II. g. je22-1t
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STORAGE.
THE CANADIAN ELECTION.
What Issues Are to He Voted on To-
marrow,

What Issues Are to He Voted on To-
The general elections which take place
throughout Canada tomorrow involve an
issue which has agtated the country for
the past five years The election is in the
nature of a plebiscite, in which the one
question is: Shall parliament pass the
remedial bill forcing separate schools on
the unwilling province of Manitoba or shall
il rot?
By separate schools is meant a provision
for two systems of schools, one for Roman
Catholics alone, and both maintained by
public funds under a double system of
taxation. Manitoba, in 1Sgl, declared for a
single non-soctarian system for which all
were taxed alike, and from which all might
derive equal benefit.
In Quebec the government has reason 20
hope that its policy of remedial legislation
VIII pe upheld, as the province is over
whelmngly Catholic. There are siNty-iiVe
constituencies in the province. and with the
exception of two or three they have hither-
to been regarded a corporate vote in
any question involving religion.
In Ontario a religious feud has been
waged since the campaign opened. In the
province there are niLety-two constituent
cies nearly all of which controlled by
Protestants In the other provinces the
Catholic and Protestant population is more
evenly divided.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

ISSUED June 10, 1861
ESTATE OF VICTOR G. BARRINGER,
Late Of the District Of Columbia No. 1903
Doc. o.
Application having been made to the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia holding Orphans
Court. for probate Of last will and for letters
testamentary on said estate, by Maria Barringer
this Is to give notice to all concerned to appear in
said court on Friday, the 18th day of July, AID
1896. at 10 O'Clock am, to show cause why such
applicat ton should not be granted.
A. B. HAGNER, Justice,
Attest: j. NOTA McGIIIL.
...->,..-- - Register Of Wills, D. G.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS

HERE'S ERE 1oSR CHA ~ FOR CASH! GRASP IT
AGENTS wanted to sell the only authorized
LIFE OF HON. VIM. MCKINLEY,
by Murat Halstead the greatest political jour-
PRODUCTION by Chauncey NJ. Depew, esq. Great
rush for territory.
SPEAK QUICK For FIRST CHANCE. IMMENSE
SALE CERTAIN. WILL OUTSEIL. ALL OTHER
BOOKS 10 TO /.
We will for ten days mail a 5(c outft for 10
cts. and grant EXTRA TERMS. Send at once to
HUBBARD PUB. CO., 1923 Filbert st. Philada.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

Z. S RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer Harry Randall leaves River View Wharf,
9Th street, Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday, at
am, landing at all wharyes tar down ;is Mad
dox creek, Va, including Chapel Point and Colonial
Beach. returning on Mondays about pm; We'd
nesdays and Fridays about 1880 o. Passenger ac-
commodat items first-class. Freight Received until
hour of sailing. Telephone 1868
+. A. REED 4 CO, l.. s. RANDALL.
Agents. Alexandria. Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. v. CASplNfER Gen Agt.,
ja3o Washington, d. c.
WASHINGTON STEA co. LTD"
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
From 18th st. Ferry Wharf
On Mondays, Wednesdays aud Saturdays at z
am; Mondays for river landings to 81. Clements
Bay. Breton's Bay and Nomini Greek; returning.
arrives Tuesday afternoon. Wednesdays for river
landings 10 BretoD's Bay and Nomin Creek; thence
to Piney Point. ST. Georges, Smiths Creek. Coen
and Yeocomco rivers. returning leaves Nomini
Greek Thursday afternoon for river landings arrIy-
ing Friday morning. SATURDAYS for river Landings
to Nomni Creek and ST. Clements Ray; returning
arrives Sunday afternoon. IN effect Nov. 4. 1895.
See schedule. inol-tN C. W. RIDLEY. Gen. Man
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PROPOSALS.

ing Architect, Washington, DC. June 70. issa.@
aT 1"i ococK PM Te tee Sn the At Ihis Fiji
DAY Of JUNE, 1896. and opened Immediately
drafting materials reIr,i for this oce. in ae
" rdlnes wit, the Specification and schedule.
hid must he accompanied by certified check for
a suI1 rot less than per cent of the amount Of
or all bids and to waive any defect or informaity
in any did sh, uld it be deemed in the interest Of
after the time stated viii be returned to the SIa
ders Proposals must be e,, inclos,d in e1veloles.
Materials. Supervising Architects Office. Treas,
u5y neP art W Ws1 pcs, and address
cl itect. It
Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, d. G.,
.qs 10 until VI" P be- 81 5sss 4TS
TWENTY NINTH DAY OF JUNE, 1895, and
eppa tie be- furnished for By 9s
charts Nos PCS. 2s7. 272 and 27s. Said con
vim be IN whole or in part
so. Each bid must he accompanied by certified
check h Of s All as to the work
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
Proposals must be inclosed in envelopes, sealed
and marked Proposal for Engraving on Copper"
and addressed TO W. W. DUFFIEID, Superin-
tendcnt. je13&22
rk s FOR DRYING WELLS OFFICE OF
the co@ e ,ss p c. Washington, p c.
NJ. ON "WEDNESDAY. JULY EIGHTH, 1885, for
driving wells IL the District of Columbia. Speci-
hcntlonS and blank forms Of proposals may be
2 29,a Isd, at this ,S piiee W. ROSS, GEORGE
ers, ID. T. je19-6t
WASHINGTON. d. c., JUNE 49, 1s98-sEALED
proposals will be received at the Office Of the
president of the board OF trustees Of the Reform
School. ID. c., Department of Justice building
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON Of FRIDAY
JUNE TWENTY-SIXTH 1895, for removing boil
ers. furnishing steam pipe and connections and
laying pipe at the school grounds. Speciica tions
plans and instructions to bidders can be OBJ
tanned on application to the superintend mt at the
school The right to waive defects reject any
or all bids Is reserved CECIL CLAY, President
Board of Trustees. Reform School.
je15.1 Is. ~, IRA
WASHINGTON, D. c., JUNE ID, 1s9e.-sEAIED
proposals will be received at the office Of the
president of the board of trustees Of The Reform
School. d. C.. Department Of Justice building
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON OF THURSDAY,
JUNE TWENTY-FIFTH, 1896, for supplying the
year ending June 30. 1897. Specifications and in
structions to bidders can be obtained applica-
tion to the secretary Of the board. Mr.. s. w.
CURRlDEE. No 1923 street northwest. Right
to waive defects and to reject any or all bids is
reserved. CECIL CLAY. President Board Of
Trustees, Reform School. je15, II. 10, ", 22&24
PROPOSALS FOR STREET LANTERNs.-oFFICE
hia. Washington. D. C.. June Is, 1s96.-Sealed
proposals. viii be received at this office until
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ. JUNE TWENTY-FIFTH,
1896. for furnishing 300 street lanterns. Spect-
obtained at this Office ]. W. Ross, GEORGE
TRUESDELI. CHARLES F. POWELL. Com-
missioners. D. C. Je1e-et
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DENTISTRY.

DENTISTRY.
DIR. JOHN HAUGHTON LONDON, DENTIST, IS
confidently recommended as my successor to dem
tai practice in Washington at hot G St NV
DR.. W. MERRILL now of Gorham, Maine.
a4O-6ms
FREE DENTAL NFIRMARY,
go Mass. ave-, Homeopathic Dlspensary bldg,
Open daily from 10 to II am, and 2 to pm.
No charge except for material used. Extraction
free. Also Free Dispepsary, to 8 daily. se26.tf
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S3.6D-Brick dwelling: and concrete
cellar; ami: nicely papered; heated 10y furnace;
lot lt;xD To alley; southern exposure; terms
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Sl.tfO will buy a left front bay-wndow brick
dwelling: 6 rooms InL cellar. a.In.i.: side and
rear alleys; $500 cash, balance monthly; good
chance
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE THREE-STORY PRESS BRICK
md brown stone front dwelling with all modern
tnprovemt nts; the finest location Capitol
numbered, unimprOved property, in the north
vest, west Of 18th St Columbia Heights pre-
ferred. Address SEWARD. Star office. je2O-3t'
FOR ENCHANGE-WANTED TO EXCHANGE
two improved properties In northwestern section
for farm good acre ground near Washington,
In District OF Columbia.
je2O3t i:a,s st.
FOR EXCHANGED VALUABLE CORNER BUSI-
property In NV. for vacant lots city or
suburban. Many other properties for exchange
j. Oh ESTER, Room 10. SIS 14th st. NV. JEST
FOR EXCHANGE
We mike speciality of exchanging properties
Come in and talk 1t Ovei with US; We may have
just what you want. Below IL q small Tart Of
desiia abb. list:
For exchange for vacant ground or small houses
3-stOry stone and brick dwelling In the fashion.
able part of 18th st. NV; haDls yiney pnpered
tiled bath and pOrceldin-lined bath tub; lot ts
19.sx13o TO 80 foot paved alley.
new brick and stone dwelling D st. NV
22d. rooms and tiled bath, hot tier
heat: hard wood finish and handsomely papered:
gem of home.
-Four elegant homes Columbia Heights
Five OF the fashionable Washington Heights
Several small dwellings in ''Eckiaston. -
The above are priced at between 5000 and
$1,000.
VACANT GROUND.
46xSO on s st. NV. just east OF New Hamp-
shire ave.
Cor. 22d and SITS. NV 1OOx63
Several single lots Columbia Heights
GEO Z. EldMONS & co.
1eblm 12lG ST NV.
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5000 New 3-stcry press-hrick and stone dwell
ing: 10 rooms: ami: concrete cellar; heated by
furnace: deSirably located. Columbia Heights, near
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5000 -THo-story. rooms and hath press-hrick,
ami: nicely papercd; lot l.x!-I LIFT. alley
near 18th ST. NV. s2.5Oo first trust, 8 years at
per cent: a bargain.
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FOR SAIE-l3l3 ST. NV; AN ELEGANT
house, il one of the finest SOS in NV: II ro-ms:
bath. STEAM HEAT: in thorough repair; no
BETTER BJII.T HOUSE IN THE CITY: % feet
wide lot 100 feet deep TO alley
1853 % ST:
A magnificent hsIse: carefully built for owner;
1>t fioJr trimmed in oak and cherry: baths: one
tilsd. porcelain tub lot 2Ox1cO alley; small cash
payment. balance ut > per cent.
II. II. STONE < SONS. SO4 and sos ST. NV
ip2O
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HOTELS.
THE RALEIGH.


Cor Penn. and 18th st.
EUROPEAN PLAN. ABSOLUTELY FIREPRO0F.
An elegant restaurant for gentlemen and ladies.
Also a luxurious cafe for gentlemen Private
dining and banque. halls Prompt service;
frst-class cuisine. Special attention given to
parties after tho theater.
ia1S-tf 7. ]. TALLY Manager.
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IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Most Charming Spot

in the lleghanies-AURoRA, W. VA. Near Deer
Park and Oakland. main stem B. and 0. rail-
road. Ample amusements. Good Fishing and
shooting In season. The Aurora House open
Superior table Home comforts. Apply Rooms 157
and 1888, Loan and Trust bldg, OF address J. II.
SHAFFER, Propr., Aurora, W. Va. je1s1m
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR sALE--NEw. BEAUTIFUL BRO STONE
and p-e dwelling dust fnishsdl with every
known Improvement; rms. on lst hoor' bed
hoc6 Grs HEaK '"' SE% HAM Il
5ef for TsSss %yS Sd row , gh n are is
Lot worth S6.U,: house could not be b:lilt for
less than S7,OO0-A handsome 3-story brick; 1924
10th St WI front of best quality OF brick and
LIST hoor-largc parlor reception hall. large.
light dining room and kitchen; bed rooms, large
well-ventiiated bath. stationary wasi, staisi :
NEWLY AND BEAUTIFULLY PAPERED AND
DECORATED; lot 20xa5, alley; has rented for
SO 4 month.
1t u. u. STONE & SONS. se & sos F NV.
FOR SALE-HERES A RARE CHANCE TO 10
cate the handsomest ave in the city for
5000 The owner Of a pretty brick house on
Mass ave ne near ith ST. Is forced to sell NJ
rooms: parior: dining room and kitchen; WIDE
rARkbNG Gid EEL lTES al a"c 1d s0G
FOR SAIE-TO THRIFTY CUIORED MEN. NICE
o-R0OM BRICKS; PRICE, 1880. TERMS SAME
jeaa-ff AUGUST DONATE. 81 It'll.
FOR s .LE-4O3 NV HANDSOME HOUSE: IL
roos: tiled baths with P pore I'm, tubs ;,i hot
jeao-2t W. F. NASH I'D Vi St. NV.
FOR SAIE-A GOOD INVESTMENT AID
joining modern brick dwellings. centrally 10
FORD. 1907 St je13-12t'
FOR SAIE-MOST DESIRABLE HtlES IN The
city AT the price: the handsome houses on U s.:
bet 18th spd 18th NV. containing 10 rooms
porcelain tub: laundry. and every known me:i+rn
convenience: kitchen ard pantry on main floor
brown brow stone. or ali stone thoronghiy we'll built
challenge the closest expert inspection; prices
low az" aF'0''H' H ihsHs ELI & MeLEKAS.
je2o-st zoos st. NV.
FOR SALE-ONIY $500 DESIRABLE s-RnOM
estsi on St nv; lot 70 #; K 15o f.; owEes
jesc-@t sO7 1874 st. NV.
s12.cOO; just about one-half Of cost. This
Is Il bargain and will make good paying in
jc2o-3t C. BOYER & son. 21i 7th s.w.
FOR SALE;-LARGE. FINE BRICK. NEAR SMITH
son.a an, irst-eiass; $500 very cheap
FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE
iumhia Heights; can ,rads for small property.
rooms and bath; lot .1zi5o, Price, 5000 'S Q
A 1o-rooa dwelling IN Mt; Pleasant: lot 5Oxl5O.
FOR EXCHANGE
l2-roon house on ST. NV; new hot-water
FOR EXCHANGE
A fine house near I'd ard East Cap ST.; II rooms
FOR EXCHANGE
FOR EXCHANGE
A rev 10 room house y. II. ave-
FOR EXCHANGE
On suburban house, a weli-but house on Fla
ave NV
FOR EXCHANGE
New house on - st. Eth: only $500
SEE Orr LARGE LIST OF PROPERTY FOR
EXCHANGE.
r. u. STONE SONS. sO4 and sOs st. NV.
je20-5t
FOR SAIE-l313 ST. NV; AN ELEGANT
house, it, OF the finest SOS in NV: IL ro,Ins
bath: STEAM HEAT: in thorough repair no
BETTER-BUILT HOUSE IN THE CITY: % feet
wide; lot 100 feet deep 70 alley
1873 % ST:
magnificent holse: carefully built for owner;
Isl hopr trimmed in oak and cherry: 2 baths one
ti7d. porcelain tub: lot "Ox1cO alley small ca sh
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Sl6.Dp-We Offer magnificent press-brick
dwelling, containing Is rooms; ami: souther
exposure. located Mass ave-, Scott Circle;
Sl..sD cash: balance to suit.
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CHESTER INN,
New York aveLue Lear the beach. Enlarged and
refurnished. Open all the year.
ny21 BOT D. kNAUER Prop
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To builders offer desirable lots in the NV.
from 81 to 81 per TT: ne, from &c TO ST.
per IT.; Columbia Heights. from Soc. to S2-25
Washington Heights, from 81 IS to $3.50.
Builders leans reasonable rates. For fur
Their particulars call
BAKER & HAMPTON.
je2O-3t l3th and F SITS. NV.
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EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON,

II Ugh SCHOOL PUPILS AND oTIIERS-WIII.
teach VOICE CULTURE and PIANO all summer.
Speciality OF beginners and weak voices. LOW
1tsl.MS GEO. W. LAWRENCE, studio, 2,i gS4 r.
j..2bts
ENTRANCE AND CONDITION EXAMINATIONS
In MATHEMATICS and the Sf'IF,N, Is quickly
PREPARED for 10y :. I. BoIDE, MEAN. 81 80
per hour. SPECIAL RATES for ten or more les
sons. Address Box 1oi, Star office je2o-1t'
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The CHALFONTE.
Facing tie and steel walk
Through trains via new Delaware River bridge
the popular route.
Booklet.
fe8-13Ot E. ROBERTS SONS.
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REcLAIMINe A pEsERT.
Che Excellent Work Now Going on in
Umatilla County.

Some of the arid lands of Umatilla
county are being settled upon by party
of men, who are putting in a ditch taken
from the Umatilla river, known as the
Baily ditch. The ditch is run over a
beautiful little scope of country. and it
is believed by all who see the growth of
vegetation upon the land that it will de-
velop into rich farming country. AL
though it takes a great deal of water to
irrigate that land, we cannot question
the quality of the land. Last year was
the first to be cultivated and all kinds
of garden truck was raised in abundance.
Potatoes, both in size and quality, were
almost unequalled in the state. All
kinds of fruit trees are being set out this
spring, as we'll as small berries, with
long rows of stately poplars, which are
being set out for wind breaks. Several
dwelling houses are being built, some
splendid farm cottages and other i'm
Sprovements.
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A Promise FaitnfulIy Kept.

In our issue of March 18th last, Rev.
L. Grey requested the community to
withhold their judgment concerning the
charges made against him by number
of ministers until he had an opportunity
to refute them, promising to do SO in the
fullest manner. He has now fulfilled
that promise.
The council of the Lutheran church in
this city, In view of certain published
statements referring upon the character
of the Rev. L. Grey, recently called from
Oregon City to assume the pastorate of
the local church, have requested the
publication of the following testimonial,
which speaks for itself:
OREGON CITY, Apri. z, 1885,
To Rev. L.. Grey:
REVEREND AND DEAR BROTHER: - In
view of your departure from our city,
and the consequent severance of your
relation to the Ministerial Association
here, the undersigned, are instructed by
that body to tender you this testimonial
of our brotherly esteem and good wishes
for your future success in the Masters
work.
At your request we have made as
strict an examination as we were able to
do, into the charges recently published
in the secular press affecting your minis
terial standing and personal character,
but as those making the said charges
positively declined to furnish us with
any evidence, whatever, in support of
them, and as the official records, sub
mitted to US by the churches, served by
you in this vicinity and particularly by
the one in this city, vindicate you in the
most unequ1vocal manner, we find no
ground on which to question your
standing in the slightest degree. We
therefore bid you farewell with this ex-
preston OF our fraternal confidence and
esteem, and commend you to the love
and fellowship of the brethren and
Christian churches in the new field of
ministerial service. to which God In His
presence has called you.
On behalf of the Ministerial Associa-
ton of Oregon City Ore.
A. W. STRYKER, HENRY WALL,
President. Secretary.
The council of the Lutheran church in
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