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Discovered by n Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by q lady in
this county. "Disease fastened
it's clutches upon herand for seven
years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed i'm
minent. For three months she
coughed in~cessantly, and could
not sleep. Finally she discovered
a way to recovery by purchasing
of us q bottle of DR.. Kings Now
Discovery for Consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking
first dose, that she slept all night;
and with two bottles has been abb
solutely cused. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. G.
Hamnick e. Co., of Shelby, N. C.
Trial BOTTLES free at The Laurens
Drug Company. Regular size so
cents and $1.0O. Every bottle
guaranteed,
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Dr.. j. b. Thomas during his connec-
ton with the Brooklyn City hospital
had an experience which was unprece-
denied IN medical history. There was
In his ward a woma who had q very
defective heart. DR.. Thomas found
her much improved one morning and
stopped at her bedside to congratulate
said that her condition was so much
better that she thought she could get
up II leave the institution. Having
his stethoscope with him, the doctor
bent over the patient to hear the pulsa-
tons Of the heart. They were exceed
ingly irregular, and for some seconds
he counted them.
Suddenly there was n pause, and he
waited for the recurring beat. Maybe
three seconds elapsed, and still there
was no sound.
He looked up ut her face In time to
see the expression Of death settling
over the features. The pupils Of the
eyes dilated and swelled as he watched
them, and the skin assumed a peculiar
notified appearance.
She whispered: "My God! What
does this mcan?" For n second the
automatic action Of the respiratory or
gans continued, and there were con-
Vulsive twitchings Of the facial mus
cles, but death came when the last
beat Of the heart had died away.-De-
troit Journal.
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,"5

FAN phwat is that?" asked Jerry.
Its Il blank that every applicant
for a money order must fill out, n kind
of letter Of advice regarding the mon
Cy order"
"An phwat has a letther Of advice
got to do wild me sindin tin dollars to
me ould motherf"
"a letter of advice to the postmaster
where the money is to be paid must
always go with a money order"
Jerry went away from the window,
grumbling and mystiGed.
After half an hour of painful effort
at Il high desk provided for the public
at one II of the room Jerry returned
to the window and handed in this "let-
ter Of advice" to the postmaster at
B~allycarncy:
Dear Moike-Ofm tould OF must
give yez n bit nv advice before you'll
be able to pay me ould mother the two
pounds Ofm sindin along with this. So,
Moikc, Oh would advise yez to come to
Ameriky an get Il job at knping post
office, for it's illigant posto1lices they
has here, an Owe no doubt the pay Is
tin tonnes phwat 1t is wild yez. So now
be sure an pay me ou1d mother the
two pounds, for Oi've lone as the law
says and sint yez n letther Of advice"
Youths Companion.
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= The New County Idea,

"A committee appointed to examine
4fhe New County proposition embrace
Ing the Eastern townships OF Laurens
report its impracticability. We have
gone no farther than look into the
legal aspect of the proposition as grow
ing out of geographical relations of
the various sections involved. Small
counties multiply business and educa-
tlonal centres. But as a fact our county
Is 0 to be classed territorally with
the large counties and is symmetrically
bounded. No new county can be found
which will more generally convenience
the inhabitants with reference to the
Court House.
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1t Does Not Follow.

1t does not follow logically from the
premises. Dewey did a thing tnvolv-
fng some fearlessness-in this day of
mines-creeping up Manila Bay in
the dark night time. Then in three
hours he knocked to flinders the ram
Ylackle fleet of the Spanish Admiral.
In h meanwhile he quietly had his
breakfast coffee, toast, eggs, apples,
and possibly a Julep. mint in pots).
Therefore Dewey is a fit and proper
person to be called to the Presidency.
Even as a good soldier, sailor and early
morning fighter one other qualifca-
tion would be necessary. He should
! be a Democrat, If any two could agree
as to what constitutes that article.
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surrounding II Difficulty.


~ busy government clerk hurried in
to an avenue pie foundry during the
half hour allowed the department en-
ployees for luncheon. There were
many little tables about, and each one
was attended to by an cbon hucd
servitor, who floated back and forth
from n long counter that acted as n
sort of n coaling station, laden with
apple dumplings. deviled crabs, tripc
and oysters and other similar daintics
SO familiar to the ordinary lunchroom.
Bring me a sandwich and Il glass OF
milk" called the busy government
nan The negro bolted away and
quickly returned with the desired food
and drink. The clerk slowed away
the lcaden sandwich and noatcd It with
the tactical fluid.
"My check, In a hurry" he shouted
to the darby. The waiter pulled forth
pad and pencil and began to laborious.
ly inscribe weird characters on the
paper. Twice did he seemingly finish
the writing when he would stop, look
ut the result and tear up the bit of pa
per. At the third attempt the Gus.
WI NaiiSb dStih lHllullcuilS lOr tllV
bill Of damage.
The negro made n final effort and
handed the clerk the check, on which
was written, "Onc piece pie, one milk"
Here" said the young man as he
looked at the slip Of paper, 81 didn't
order pie"
II know, boss" replied the abashcd
servant, "but pie and n sandwich costs
jos the same, an | can't spell sand.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Post.
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j. G. DAVIS,
r. G, DAVIS,
Executors.
Sept. 10, 1S09-4t.
Attention. Teachers.

By order of John j. McMahan,
State Superintendent of Educa-
ton, there will be an examination
of teachers at I%aurens, c.. H., on
Friday, the 18th of October. All
whose certificates expire before
the February examination must
stand the October examination
This order applies to white and
colored. There will be no other
examinations between this and
February and no special examina-
tions under any circumstances.
JASPER Il. MARTIN,
Co. Supt. Of Educat.Cn. :
Sept. 25th 1895.
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Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which
MIR. John Oliver of Philadelphia.
was the subject, is narrated by
him as follows: 81 was in a most
dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no Appetite
gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately a friend ad-
vised trying Electric B%itters.' and
TO g~sat Joy aaG surprise the first
bottle made a decided improve
ment. l continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well
man. L know they saved my life
and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only so cents at The
Laurens Drug Co.
Wa c,1l tJ,o lo,1
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PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Why not let me save you money. |
can positively sell you Pianos and Or
gans lower than any other dealer, and
on as easy terms. | represent Manu-
features and have no expense, such as
statesmen, wagon and team, nor house
rent, hence all OF this expense lowers
the price OF an instrument. Call on
me, or write for prices and / will as
sur this fact.
Respectfully,
l. A. MGCnRn
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ient insertion,
reduction made
ements.
4 w. w. BALL,
j Proprietor.
. Oct, 4, 1899.
Negro Problem.

Eeceived a pamphlet, "The
Aint, Gaffney, S. Co." on
Speeches on the Race Problem.
4 oRgress, &c by Gen. M. G. Butler.
c'Ee Nave hitherto referred to Gen.
ButlefS position on this vital
question founded upon letters of Gen.
Butler recently publ. he'd in the Press.
The problem, in our view will con-
tinue to be an engrossing one in the
Nation and at the South, but will be
long in solution. We have said that
the deportationNo the negro in any
thing like a short period is altogether
impracticable. Coming however to
understand Gen. Buffers position bet
ter his solution seems more ~practica-
BILE. His idea is that the negro for his
own betterment and development as a
race and for the good of the white
race must be segregated aud removed.
1t is impracticable as he urges with
out the agency of the general govern.
ment, and should not, and annot be-,
without the consent of the negro him.
sell. This is not Objectionable, and in
time, a long stretch of time, might
gradually relieve the South of its
crowded negro population. In the
meanwhile the problem of finding a
homo for the negro is not an easy
thing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-10-04

u-a' IHty arc nome now.
having had q good time. There Is
nothing like getting out occasionally
n getting used to the racket. The
Governor and Staff we're invited to be
at Washington this week, whore and
when the President presents the sword
to Dewey voted by Congress, and the
welcome to Dewey takes on a national
flavor. The New York demonstration
was a merely private affair OF Wall
Street and Tammany. Dewey will do
well If he gets through the ordeal and
has his head all right.
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DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.

Trains 81 and So run solid between Char
lesion and G~reenville, making close con-
nection for the North at Sumter.
Trains l and 2 make close connection at
Clinton with s. A. l.. for all points North
and South.
For further information, apply to
j. r. NOLAN, Agent, Laurens.
w. G. CHILDs, superintendent,
Columbia, s. c..
JAS. a. SUMMERsETT, Train Master.
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NOTICE
settlement and APPLICATION
for Final DISCHARGE.

for Final Discharge.
Take notice that on the 31st day
Of October 1899, we will render a
final account Of our acts and do
ings rs Executors Of the estate of
Sarah A. Davis, deceased, in
the office Of Judge Of Probate, for
Laurens county at II o'clock
A. NJ, and on the same day will
apply for a final discharge from
our trust as such Executors.
All persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-
sent them on or before that day
proven and authenticated, or be for
ever barred. And all persons in
debted will make payment by said
date.
j. G. DAVIS,
r. @. DAVIS,
Executors.
Cor+ ~ 1900 ~
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R Il I1 R IT
County Supervisor,
Commencing January 1st,
1898, to January 1, 1899.

County Auditor, $4,000
Township and County Board
Of Equalization, 500. GO
Supervisor, Commissioners,
Clerk and Township Com
missioner5, l.125 03
SIleIin olllce II Jail, 4,OSl. 10
MMaglstrates and Constables, 1,32S.64
.. 1855
Toor house ana Poor 6Sl. 33
noaas n Bridges 5,204.86
Books, Stationery,and Print
Contingent, Lunacy, and 0'O''S
School Commissioner, 1,34O.6i
rno.lc Bul'dlngs :. 1870
Ohalh Oang, Guard, ETC., 1,7l0.62
Iotal or County II 1896
Interest on $l5, OOO. 100, bor-
,rowed for one year, al, $50. 90
haliroa1 coupons, 100000 90
Grand Jurors, BOG. 90
July Term Court, 1893, Petit
JurOrs, I 400 On
October Term Court, BaiiiGs, 42S 50
=. 1922 80
Clerk OF the Court, Isl. 66
special Term court, April, 90, 78. so
Total Court expenses for
lo9o 4,7OS.3 6
r. +. ADAIR,
Supervisor Laurens County.
Sept. 81, 1899.
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Bad Fit.

In the outing up east Gov. Nc
Sweeney and Gov. Russell, OF North
Carolina, met. But Russell Is a teeto-
taller.
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Augusta Chronicle.

This old and leading Journal of the
South has issued a university Edi-
on"-the University OF Georgia, one
OF tile leading Educational Institutions
OF the great South and one OF the old
lest, located at Athens. 1t is a magni-
'hcent paper, worthy Of the great Inst
tuition OF learning, most elaborate in
It's historical regard beautifully printed
and illustrated. The edition docs honor
to the enterprise, taste, skill aud pub
lie spirit OF the Chronicle.
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Atlantic Coast Line.

Fast Line between Charleston and
Columbia and Upper South
Carolina and North
Carolina.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
In Effect Jan. 10th, 1899.
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CHARLESTON e. WESTERN CAR
DINA Railway Co. Augusta and Ashe-
willie Short Line" Schedule i'm effect
Nav 81 t., 1899,
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Lincoln Quit.

n gentleman who knew Lincoln we'll
told the following story about "Old
Abe"
about two years before Mr.. Lincoln
ran against Mr.. Douglas for the Unit
cd States SCnatorShip / was q witness
in Judge David D~IMaBDeourt in the Nc
Lean car1e1NSfHlr:rf. During the prog
rtSs Of the cas-" Mr.. Lincoln, who had
come zip from Springfield the night be-
fore, entered the courtroom and stood
before the big stove in one corner Of
the room to warn himself. Several
lawyers and acQ%uaiDtances at once
gathered around Mr.. Lincoln, and he
began telling stories in a low voice.
Judge Davis finally arose, stretched
himself and in Il drawing voice said:
"'Scc here, now, Lincoln, either you
will have to quit telling stories, or I
Will AVE to adjourn court
"All right, judge replied Mr.. Lin
coin. I've got business down the
street, SO I'll co.
MI. Lincoln was the most magnetic,
entertaining man 1 ever knew. People
nave said he was homely, but when he
was speaking I've seen his face light
up with such n brilliant expression
that he looked positively handsomc."-
Chicago Journal.
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We are having something new
to say in Ii "add" each week?
Are you reading them? Read
Them and see if they are not in
teresting.
S. NJ. & Z. II. Wilkes q Co.
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6undredD %
fost and made as ting
Cotton sold at 7.40 and mar
eshers got the benefit Of the fS&Ea.

A cup presented to Dewey by New
York city, is Is inches high, nobly or
namented, and inscribed, ga Loving
Cup" with three handles, and of Gold.
Cost $4,000. Where will the pectar
be found?
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Gov. insolvency and Adjutant Gen
eral Floyd heading a Battalion of S. C.
militia, $50 strong, joined the peace
ful Gothamites last week in honoring
the naval hero, Dewey. The Corps
was made up Of boys gathered from
different companies in the State, made
practicable, as all have the same uni
form. 1t was well that they should 20.
AThe South had no show in the late
>Var, but it vas not her fault; her ioys
2nned their war paint all the same.
is nothing but right to honor the
Nes who had the luck to be near the
ing of the guns" Governor Nc
Y and his staff ami our soldier
Re handsomely treated, housed,
of the staff of life and did
he State, The Governor and
the Navy Yard, where
Aeved by Admiral Philip
Ror's salute of nineteen
Ike it has happened to
Governor. If our
8 ped in on the Gov
Molina the salute
\ different stripe
A!S g long u.;no
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All are home, Colonies, Majors and
Captains.
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52 and 81 Solid trains betweeC Charles
ton and Greenville via the Atlantic Coast
Line, Columbia, Newb erry ~ Laurens II.
~. n Charleston d Whst"rn Carolina
xsoN
Agent.
MERSON,
die Manager,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-15

Alt Tee though, Is the wan who ser.
prisrd mo most. always though, Al VIVA
bohru In County claire. but he talks
an acts lolkr wan " them porpcrli.,
Fahrmcrv who raise nothing but cohrns
on their Zee, and whIskrrs on thclr ehins.
Mrs, Harrison Alien heats en- all
though, a. MrS Henderson. Leader or
ASTORIA 80 She can beat all iv the Van.
dcyb,lts an Astors combined. she Is Grace
and iirauy all In wan and assisted by
Miss Holmes Nho makes bclaiye that nno
Is her dartsr they viii be- tho lolfc "
tho play,
Miss Caroline Young as the ould maid
Us what tho French call re gran mad.
mozcIlc." II ou,d maids could no halt A.
rolor looking an shwvct as sho looks an
acts there would De no batchclorn lcf..
Nus- ShNoy as Mercy Baxter sgrlkcs
your sympathy a, wan strike; she looks
$50 lnnor,n, lniko an takes b-r part ro
we'll aha, you would THINK she had boon
rratutd inr tho stage
Mr tyou Us lolnr actor that ho 10.
au br knoNa h1N 90 drlu cm. Z ever a..
should .use mc iob ~ norman Wisc's al
writer I viii take lessons from PROM
levin an $50 on thc Road Co success. hut
spaN.Hs ln earnest u yea want to enjoy
a s'oi evenings enjoyment y,a mus.
not we. lhc pay az Fishers opera hou.,
uN, Thursday evening. Apfll ~ umca
Tho Orchestra hrz been ,ngasrd an VIII
play new p.'egs. Wrll,rn especially for
Harris and Alien and ,h, two famous
Macs "koan aud Cue"
Come wan. eomo ali' ana sorry will br
hc Who Grr, cries. Il didn't went
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-15

All Interest In Astoria last night was
cenIered In the ushlug season. which
opens at noon today Interviews with
various oannVrymrn Indicate more
hopeful feeling as TO the results " tho
season than has been known Tor many
Years, The number " mon -ysa.y,I ard
The quantity ot gear employed Il is nov
apparent, will Dee equal ,f NO, 10 excess.
ot that " any recent yrar Good feeling
prevails between the fishermen and can.
ncrymen, and there seems 90 De a gem
eral disposition 20 work harmon ously 10.
Sc,her FOR the best Interests " both
while the harVcs, lasts. on Wednesday
TO the surprise ot fishermen ard outside
eanncrymcn as well the Columbia River
Packers Association dNtd the price for
the coming season at cents pound for
both Stcelhcads ana chinook salmon
There had been somc qui-, talk ou rh,
streets for several days ihai 1u asrer.
mcnt was impending between ,hc a,sosia.
tion and outside packer. under which the
price was 20 De- held down Co cents
Whether this rumor was true or moi,
lt now appears rerAln ,hat the assoc A
',on has decided TO refs upon th, im.
proved market already rrell.a through
,1s strength os iys organization 600 pay
the price desired by the fishermen Tgrft
was no price uNtd by .rt ash,rm.r o..
strclheads. and the determination NJ ,rr
assoc alton to make nn discrimination
against this species OF hsb is y,r, Hc.
crpiahle The ag.l1u of .hr assoc. tlI,u
caused jhc colI-stotrags people much
surprise !, s said they had boyn ca.
dtav"riDg to arrangs q combination With
the association under which tro latter
would he allowed 90 ux ,hr price or
chInooks while the steeiheads wrrs g.. f,.
lnqu!sh 20 the fr,czers at e., cents ltyc
cents for these hsh Is regarded as an
exceptionally hlgh price 4 roprcs nta.
tive ot the Trrscou ColJ-.torage Com
pany Is authority Tor Jhr s,atymen, tHa,
the packers price on strrlheads will not
Dec met. but this resolution 4. said o.
cause the association no urcaslucss
since the fac, develops that the lssocla-
lion has received overture from ,o'l.
storage men on The sound tor an tho
sieelheads they can &C., at figures which
justify the payment ip local fishermen
OF cents pound a large run OF nsh
is said 10 bee in the river already. and the
season Of iS99 taken altogether opens
under auspices ,b- mos, ;ly'ru5l. f1-
bo.a fishermen and packers known Ia
many years.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

J A Fas,abcnd lcl, tor brict business
visit To- Portland last night,
John L. Johnson ot Hammond. spout
ihc day 10 ihr city yesterday
George Hartley waa IN tho city ycp,cr.
day from New Astoria, returning 10 the
evening
Sergeant Hendricks and MIS-. Hen.
dgicks II For, CaHby wcrr visitor, iu
Dec city yesterday
! % phubrlrk. Of Seaside was 100 .hc
ay yesterday on h.s way 20 The Hunao
Hump mining district
Mr. and Mrs Harry Cribb and Miss
Adele s0y,y who lyt, Astoria -omg time
ago tor Alaska. arrived ln Dawson on
March % Their trip over ne lee was
safely made and an were iu good health
when they reached Dawson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-15
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
DEATH BY DROWNING.
Ilwaco Liquor Dealer Picked Up Applr.
entity Dead and Brought 10 Llr
Yesterday.

I Mr.. r. a. Hawkins OF Iwaco. who is
( In the city, reports a remarkable escape
from death by drowning at the liwaco
dock yesterday afternoon. Mr Hawkins
was about 90 take the steamer llwaro for
Astoria when the steamer Triton. towing
a FISH scow, pulled in. Mr. Hawkins says
he saw a ha, and yal.se honung near the
dock and told the man on tho scow 20
pick them up. he thought no more of
the incident and wen, on board IN. n
waco.
a few minutes later as the steamer was
about TO pull out from the dock. Il man
was seen floating Iu tHa w3tcr. The waves
were carrying him around the bow NJ
the boat and to al appearances b. was
dead. Captain star. who was near. sug-
gesteG that line be fastened 70 he
body until the undertaken at I.waco could
be notified Captain Parker. % the IL
waco, said he thought Il would be- better
10 haul the body On board the boat. and
the deckhands were instructed TO do So
As the man was being hauled on board
someone remarked that h. was yc. alive.
but 70 all appearances hc was dead.
However after he was brought on deck
the men began to work with him. and In
the course OF half an hour h. wa brought
around. Before the llwaco left her dock
he was able TO speak and was taken up
town for medical attendance.
Although no statement was made by
the man, lt is presumed he fyll over
board from the lwaco. The supposltlon
Is that he started to enter the cabin on
the lower deck Of tho Ilwaco, the door
Of which opens out. and that he backed
against the rail- and went over the side
In falling he probably struck his head
against the piIing Of the dock and was
rendered unconscious Under such cir
cumstances, man win not sink Mr..
Hawkins now knows 10 whom the val 8e
and hat belonged The hero OF the In
cldent IS a Portander, who has con-
Quoted a resort at Long Beach for some
years past. He had been drinking and
probably was slightly under the In
nuence when he fell into the bay.
Under ordinary circumstances, when
body Is found in the water. It lg made
fast to a dock, where It remains until the
arrival Of the coroner But for Captain
Parker's suggestion that It would be
good plan 70 haul the body on board the
Lwaco, the man, who is now alive and
well, would have learned the great
secret Evidently, Il wasn't ha time
His name was not learned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-15
RESOLUTIONS on RESPECT

Whereas. The oregon state nsh com,
MISSIONER Holllstcr Mcclure. has met
with nn untImcly and sudden death by
drowning while In the performance or his
duty ana believing him to have ever
been an honest. efficient and conscientious
officer doing all he could tor tho brhcnt
u the nshIng industry Of the Columbia
river; therefore. bo Il
Resolved, That We. tho undersigned
hsh"imcu and residents of llwaco ana
Bakers bay and Pacific county. wash.
desire 90 express our deepest sympathy
20 ihc family and friends of tho late
io.lH'er Mcclure IN their sad bcrrave-
mcu, and Ia the loss OF the state or ore.
gon and Columbia river Of an efficient
officer and that a copy Of these rcsolu.
tions bo sent to tho Orcgoulan. Astorian
lt. . s.ttt..f..FI....