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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
nee wants to buy quantity Of clean
cotton rags. Must not be less than
IL inches square, and larger prefer-
red. VIII pay 2 cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy WOODEN rags.
Bring In your rags and get the
money,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

John Edwards, Of Grand River, is
at the Leon hospital, receiving treat
ment for a broken arm. Last Thurs
day evening he fell at Grand River
and sustained fracture of his right
arm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Perkins II
year old son Claud, who was danger
ously hurt on the head by being
thrown from a horse; some weeks
ago, was able to ride to town Tues
day morning with his parents in their
auto. 1t was an extremely serious
case of concussion of the brain which
rendered him unconscious for near
~ week after the accident and the
little fellow and the family are to be
congratulated on his now almost
complete recovery.-Lineville Trib-
une
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Order cut Movers and aorat de.
signs from o. E. Hall, local agent OF
l.ozier, of Des Moines, at The Re
porter office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as posi-
BILE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

- Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Cain, who
had a strenuous time when they
drove from Chicago to Leon in
their car couple of weeks ago, de-
parted last Thursday in their car for
their home in Chicago, being accom-
panied by Mrs. Gains sister, Miss
Stella West. who will visit few
weeks in Chicago. A letter received
by Mrs. J. D. Brown says they escap-
ed any mud on their return trip, but
found the roads pretty rough. They
visited few days with friends at
Sycamore, Illinois, on their way to
Chicago,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

: County superintendent Miss Mabel
Horner' is at Des Moines this week
serving on the State Board of Re-
view which finally passes on the ex-
animation papers of applicants for
teachers certificates after the state
markers have examined them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

: e. j.. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does . general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 experience
In the business. Off -.stairs, north.
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Mrs. Leon Leeper, of northeast of
Leon, has been dangerously i'll for
several days, but is slightly improv-
ed at this writing and hopes are en-
tertained for her recovery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Buy children's low shoes now fol
school. You can save money. $1.25
to $1.75 misses shoes soc.
j. w. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

George Minor, VINO is taking a
business course in the &C. c. Col
lege at Des Moines, came down Tues
day noon to visit few days and at
tend the Davis City aunion. He will
return to Des Moinc .'riday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
Grand River Chautauquqa Commence
- ed Yesterday.

The Grand River Chautauqua OPP
ened yesterday for seven day ses-
sion, Senator w. S. Kenyon being
the speaker last evening. They have
a fine program for each of the seven
days, the attractions being furnish
ed by the Travers- Wick System.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Collections and adjustments of ev-
cry description handled by bonded
attorneys on strict commission basis.
We start in where collection agencies
leave off and can positively collect
your outstanding accounts if there is
the remotest chance. References and
particulars upon request. CONNER
cial Reliance Association. Kansas
City, Missouri. 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Wanted-I want to buy 80 acres
of improved land in Decatur county.
w. H. McCalla, Davis City, la. 52t2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Notice-Special call meeting OF
the w. r. G. at the G.. A. R. hall
Saturday, August 21st at 2:30 p. m
All members please be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

For Sale-One o the most desir-
able residence lots in northwest
Leon. Will be sold at very low
price. See F. S. Stewart at the Big
Furniture and Rug Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Chri ian
church will meet at the church l4ext
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Special sale of children's wash
dresses, 81 90 to 81 dresses at 78c'
j. e.. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Don't miss the shirt waist and XII
mona sale Friday, Saturday and
Monday at ]. w. Hurst & Co.'s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Mrs. Albert Kell of near Mt.
Ayr, came Wednes ~ morning to
visit few days at ,he home of her
cousin, Peter Cruz hank, in this
city. Mrs. Cruiks K, who has
been critically i'll f. ;veral weeks,
is gradually getting eaker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Found-Iowa auNo number plates,
No. s4157, which the owner can Sc
cure by calling at The Reporter Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Just received car OF bran and
shorts and car of oil meal.
Cannon Bros. Mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

For Sale-1912 Ford touring car,
100000. Estes & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

I am prepared to do all kinds of
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

All our new $3.50 and $500
pumps and oxfords $2.95.
J. w. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Children's rompers and dresses
age 2 to 6, values soc to 75c, this
week, choice 32c.
J. w. Hurst e Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

One lot $3.50 to $3.50 pumps and
oxfords closing out at $1.55.
J. w. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
Notice,

The ladies of the Christian church
will hold an exchange at 0. II. Ston-
er's next Saturday, Aug. 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

The clean up August sale Of low
shoes at Hurst's this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
Meet me at Cherrlngton's."

Alfalfa seed for sale by Biddison
Coal 4 Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Many special values this week at
J.. w. Hurst & Co.'s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

A big load Of cinders delivered any
place in town for Is cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Vose & Sons, the home piano. Ed
wards Piano Co., Humeston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
Butler, the jeweler.
Lunch at Cherrington's.

For Rent-Rooms for school girls.
Phone 2371s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

For Rent-Two cottages, two
blocks east oflthe square by Sept. /.
Ss p. F. Bradley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
meet me at Cherrington's."

Wall paper bargains this week at
the Rexall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

All our new $3.50 low shoes go
at $1.85. j w. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

Furnished rooms for small family
or ladies or students. Light house,
keeping, Henrietta VOgt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19
:'Meet me at Cherrington's.",

Wall paper bargains this week at
the Rexall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

meet me at Clearinghouse"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-19

A. E. Cotterill, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
FOURTH NIGHT OF
WEEKS MISSION At
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
FIR. Carey Delivers Fine Lee
ture on "The Lords Supper
or the Real Presence of Christ
in the Eucharist"

Another food Of questions awaited
FIR. Carey last evening through the
question box at the Mission for nom
Catholics going on at st. Mary's
church. but he answered them all
though he went a little over the time
allotted for that purpose. The lecture
Of the evening was on The Lords
Supper or the Real Presence Of Christ
in the Eucharist" He explained tina,
Catholics believed on the word Of
Christ that. in the Holy Communion
they receive the real. true body Of Je-
sus Christ. Postulating first a belief
in the divinity Of Christ he undertook
to prove the doctrine from the four
evangelists and ST. Paul, and the I'm
varying fault Of the Christian church
up TO the 18th century. He admit
ted that without unWavering faith in
the word OF Christ. this doctrine was
incomprehensible ana unbelievable TO
purely human reason. but that it was
the very unbelievableness Of the doc
trine unaided by faith that showed it
was the teaching Of Christ. For He
said that without faith from the Faith
er men could not accept the doctrine
ne was teaching them. The lecture
for this evening is the very important
one, Can God Alone Forgive Sins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
OFFICERS SCHOOL
PROGRESSING WELL
AT THE CAMpGROUND
Men Interested in Their Work
and Results Thus Far Very
Satisfactory-The Program
for Today.

Thursdays drill work at the officers
school at the State campground was car
ried out very successfully, the men en-
tering into their work with great en-
thusasnl. The discipline at the camp
continues to be excellent and there was
nothing except the slight showers -
check the work OF instruction through
out the day.
The picture OF the entire school was
again taken in the forenoon, all pres
ent at the school forming a half circle
so that the official photographer might
make a circuit picture. The ligh; was
poor on Wednesday when the first pic
ture Of the school was snapped but the
conditions Thursday morning seemed ia
vorable for good picture
The officers Of the infantry were given
work in fire control in the forenoon while
the northumberland officers were given
squad and company work in drilling in
extended order and were instructed in
guard duty under the direction OF Lieut.
Bonsteel Of the 30th United States Infan-
try.
In the afternoon the officers of the in
fantry held terrain exercises and the non
commissioned officers were given work
in fire direction and control. And in the
evening the officers held conference.
Program for Today
The program for today is as follows:
For officers Of infantry
rs a. M.-Physical drill.
1.15 a. M.-Company drill.
81 4 M-TrN0T leading oil ofcer,
80 2. M.-Field firing problem, all Off
GERS.
800 p. M.-Drtll salu,ing. giving COM
mands, etc.
40 2. M.-Conference.
For non-coElmissioned officers of infan-
try
SIS A. M.-Reveile, followed by physical
drill.
7.l5 A. M.-Company drill.
go A. M.-Mechanism of extended order
drill.
1870 A. M.-Tent pitching. making packs,
etc.
80 P. M.-Fire direction and control.
4.3O P. M.-Company drill, giving COM
mands, etc.
eco P. M.-Retreat
40 P. M.-Conference, personal hygiene
and care of feet.
1000 P. M.-Taps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Rev. Henry E. Dunnack OF the Green
street Methodist church of1ciated at two
weddings Thursday, both Of which were
solemnized at the parsonage. The first
occurred at 2.15 in the afternoon, the con-
tracing parties being Lawrence Parker
Rowe of Gardiner and Bessie Vern Craig
of Augusta, and in the second, at 5
o'clock in the evening, the contracting
parties were Perley A. Cunningham and
Algie Lewis of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

DR.. Cyrus X. Merriam OF Spokane,
Wash, who had for the past few days
been the guest Of Associate Justice
Leslie c. Cornish on Green street, left
on the Thursday afternoon 1 express
for home. DR.. Merriam was a class
mate Of Justice Cornish at CODY COL
lege and attended the class reunion
at the Commencement exercises this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Supt. Fred E. Sanborn Of the Maine
Central Railroad was in town Thurs
day On business connected with the
special train arrangements because OF
the 55th anniversary celebration by
Trinity Commandery, X. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. E Lawry returned
to Augusta Wednesday, after brief
visit with his mother, Mrs. Fred w.
Lawry Of Lewiston. Mr.. Lawry's chill
dren will remain in Lewiston for the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

The auxiliary schooner yacht Min
doTo, Capt. Tansen. owned by John
Curtis Of Boston, ran ashore Thurs
day forenoon on the west side Of the
river near the Mile rock, while COM
ing 70 Augusta from Richmond where
she had anchored Wednesday night
The yacht took the mud while keep
ing near the west shore in order to
avoid the Grave!s. ard so far as is
known YVES not damaged h. the ac-
cident. She was resting easily yester-
day afternoon and it wGs expected
that she would be floated on the night
tide The yacht is 81 feet over all and
carries a crew Of six men. Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis are making a cruise along
the Maine coast and came up the
kennebec river to enjoy the natural
beauties Of that waterway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

4 party Of North Windsor people in
which were s.r. and Mrs. B. r. Fer
ralG and Mrs. H \. Boynton and
children passed Thursday IN Augusta
as the guests Of friends and Incl
dentally enjoyed the Templar parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

A fine selection Of fish for today at
L. s. Young's. telephone 5sS. Sword
FISH, kennebec shad. small mackerel,
,arge mackerel. salmon, butter isn,
hal:but and lobsters-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Tho members. OF the police force ap-
peared Thursday morning for the first
time IN their new summer caps and
the head pieces are very neat. The
caps are something Of novelty in
Augusta having a white canvas top
slightly Haired. while the main part
Of the cap is blue with a drop vizor
Around the front # the cap is broai
gilt band and a1ore It on the white
top is a laurel wreath cf eii. surround
ing the number, which is also gilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy n. Boynton Of
No. "a Green street, this city. are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
Wednesday OF a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

winning IL straight lost to Baltimore to- |
day to >. The score
St Louis ......0 0 ! l O. 81 /
Baltimore IL 0 x-4-li-l /
Groom, Willett and Hartley; Suggs and !
Owens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

The Sunday school at the North
Parish church vii! be as usual at 2.3i
P. 81. Dr.. E. J Roberts will speak a
$50. followed hy a social hour. a cor
dial invitation is extended 70 all u
attend these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Holway Of
South China was in town yesterday
on a combined business and pleasure
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Locke Of Hol-
lis Center are guests OF Mr. and Mrs.
j. II. Arnold, II Wynan street. NJ.
Locke. who IS member q Bradford
Comman der! OF Biddeford, being 4
guest at the ST. Johns day celebration
Of Trinity Corlrandery. They made
the trip from Hollis Wednesday in
their American touring car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

The Methodist men should not for
get the supper this evening. Seven
o'clock sharp, near the reservoir. Take
the road at the top Of Winthrop street
hill to the right. Come early for the
fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Albert B. Bonneau, who sustained a
serious injury to his right eye. Is re-
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Orrin Sproul Of Weeks Mills was a
business caller in Augusta Thursday
for a portion Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
FEDERAL LEAGUE
BUFFEDS V|CTORS
over PITTSBURGH 9-5

Buffalo. June Ask hits coupled with
Pittsburg's three errors in the sixth in
ming gave the Buffeds enough runs to
win today's game, the final score being
to s. The score:
Pittsburg ......0 0 0 1 Is S-3
Buffalo .......0 2 0 0 s 0 0 x-9-13-2
Rogge, Leclair and Berry; Schulz and
Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Mrs. Thomas ". Hunter and chill
dren Of Topsham are visiting in the
city as the guests OF friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
LOCAL NOTICE.

Special sale, Friday and Saturday,
on ready trimmed hats. D. NJ. Pelle-
tier. las Water street, opposite colo
NAL Theatre. june25d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
KANSAS CITY Defeats
newark FEDERALS 80

Newark, June 24.-kansas City with
Gene Pickard pitching won the first game
of the series here today by a score Of
3 to 2. The score:
Kansas City 30 0 0 0-3-6-l
Newark ........1 0 l 0 0-24-2
Packard and Easterly; Mosley and Rar-
iden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
BROOKLYN FEDERALS
LOSE EIGHTH STRAIGHT

Brooklyn, June 24.-Poor pitching by
LATTE was responsible for the eighth
straight defeat OF Brooklyn today by a
score of to ?. The score:
Chicago ......3 0 3 Q 0 o o 0 o-6-15-l
Brooklyn I'll 0 0 0 0 O.. -
Brown, Black and Fischer; LATTE.
Marion, Wilson and Simon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
COLONIAL LEAGUE

Hartford 5, New Bedford 3.
Fall River 3, Springfield /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
LOCAL BRIEFS

Frank Blanchard Of Watery1lle was
in Augusta Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Louisville 9, Columbus 8.
Cleveland 10, Indianapolis 0.
Minneapolis 4, Milwaukee 2
St. Paul L.. Kansas City (hrst game)
Kansas City 8, st. Paul (second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

Henry A. Moore Of Bangor.
Henry Augustus Moore Of Bangor.
a well-known retired lumberman. died
Wednesday. aged S.. He leaves i've
daughters. NS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Newark 5, Providence 0.
Toronto 6, Rochester 0.
Montreal Z, Buffalo 3.
Jersey City II, Richmond 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25
ST. LOUIS LOSES TO
BALTIMORE FEDERALs

Baltimore, juno M-st. Louis after
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

| California they carried with them
comparatively few coins, but they
found that the Spanish real which
they called a bit was the equiva-
lent of twelve and half cents so the
terms so characteristic Of the west
"two-bits," "six-bits," originated.
1t seems strange that these terms
should have any connection with our
dollar mark 5. and yet the American
dollar adopted for our decimal sys-
TEN was originally the Spanish eight
real piece, although few school boys
who have read in Robinson Crusoe Of
the old pieces Of eight" have recog-
nized our coveted coin under that de-
signation.
In ancient times the Dutch traders
who visited the Spanish settlements
in America used a silver coin known
as the Thaller, which was exactly
equivalent to eight Spanish reals. The
name was shortened from Joachim
sthaler," the silver having been min
ed in the valley Of Joachim in Bo-
hemia, but the Dutch tongue pro-
nounced the word Thaller as Dol
lar"
The old method of designating the
eight real piece, or dollar, seems to
have been to make the figure eight
and then to draw a cancellation line
through It, as in many other we'll
known abbreviations, for example
cent barrel. etc.
While examining some ancient
parchments the writer Of this sketch
was struck with the peculiar manner
in which the figure eight was writ
ten, similar to the dollar mark but
with only one short downward
stroke. The idea occurred that the
use Of the quill pen might account
for this style Of forming the figure,
which was verified by an experiment
which anyone can easily make with a
quill toothpick. The origin Of the dol
lar mark can be thus explained as to
the old style Of the figure eight with
"a cancellation mark TO designate
thallers or pieces of eight
When the California miners made
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25
Eastern Oregon Pasturage Scene

small change with the little Spanish
reals Of bits" they were using the
sy stem which had been customary
before the United States government
adopted the eight real piece as its
standard for decimal system OF
coinage.
The floatsam and the jetsam on
sea beach mark not only the extent
Of receding tide but also the char
acter Of what had been carried on
the waters. In similar way the
era of the North American continent
to which French influence has for
merly extended is indicated by
French names Of places so widely
scattered as from Montreal to 81.
Louis and New Orleans, and from
Lake Champlain to The Dalles and
Des Chutes in Oregon Many French
words which have become incorpor-
ated into our distinctively American
speech suggests peculiarities of the
country occupied by the French as
we'll as of the character of their oc.
cupancy.
The French were first attracted to
America by the cod fishing on that
part of the Atlantic coast where there
are many islands, and the spelling of
Maine for the mainland is said to
have been the result OF French in
fluence.
Louisiana, which formerly extend
ed over practically the entire Mississ-
ippi Valley, preserves the name of a
French king and reminds US Of the
early French settlements on our
largest river, while such French words
as plantation, barge and levee recall
characteristics Of that region, while
the French word pickayune for the
ancient Spanish coin, the value of
half Spanish real, indicates the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

valent Sierras, while canyon and
llano are now familiar words to us
all. The storms of the southwest
have given GUS our words cyclone and
in the southeast tornado, while other
dangers are recalled by desperate and
stampede.
The rushes in the western lakes
are still called tules, and the miners
of the early days learned from the
Spaniards the terms Eldorado and
bonanza. In more modern times the
tamale is winning an ever-increasing
popularity.
When the early miners flocked to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25
Spanish Influence on Language of the West
Architecture Traces Days Southwest

BY J. NELSON BARRY. spokane.
Should you ask me, whence these
strange words2
Such as mustang and mosquito,
Such as alkali and stampede,
Such as ule, trail and sorghum.
Words like prairie and bonanza,
Like coulee, ranch and two-hits,
Alligator and tamale,
Words which sound peculiar
To some region or condition,
Yet familiar in our languages
] should answer. I should tell you
From the Frenchmen and the Spani-
ard.
From the first whites in this country,
From those races which have been
here
And have left these words as relics
OF their former occupation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

a quirt to urge his steed. whether
mustang or broncho, which If of var
iegated color was called a pinto. A
more humble animal was termed a
burro, although now sometimes call
ed the Rock Mountain canary.
1t is said that when General Lew
Wallace returned from Mexico he
placed in his car Of freight his little