November.
THE WEST SHORE.
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OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.
The Hon. Lafayette Lane, of Douglaa county,
is now the representatiTe elect to Congress from
Oregon, and will take bii ieat in that body at the
opening of the next teuton, the first Monday in
December. Mr. Lane Is the youngest of the family
of mm and daughter! bora to hit distinguished
father, Geo, Joseph Lane, of State and national
J reputation. Lafayette was born in Indiana, Not.
I 12, 1812, and is now, consequently thirty-three
l year ef age. He came to Oregon when a lad is
I Hay, 1653. He received his education in, succes
, lively, the Willamette University in Salem, in
Georgetown College, and in a college in Connect
" icut, and studied for the profession of the law.
On his return to Oregon be embarked in merchan
' ' rising, and atso in stock-raising and fanning. He
ttecame a resident of Umatilla, and was elected to
represent that county in the legislature of 1864.
On the expiration of his term as representative in
that body, he took up his residence in Portland,
nd concluded his law studies preparatory to ad
mission to practice in the courts. In 1805 ho re
moved to the old home of the Lane family to
Boseburg. in Douglas county and has ever since
' lived there and engaged in the practice of his prc-
fession. In 1806" be was the Democrats candidate
J for Secretary of State, and has since served as one
of the two Code Commissioner. He married Miss
'i Mann in 1867, and they are the proud parents of
lour lately children. October 26th, this year, he was
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I Hon.
LAI'AVriTK LANK.
elected by the Democrats as representative in Con
gress, oter Mr, Henry Wurron, the Republican
candidate, by about 200 mnjority.to 1111 the vacancy
caused by the death of Representative-elect Geo.
' A. LnDow, Democrat, elected in 1874. Mr. Lane
Jk a gentleman of fine ability, of good address,
pleasing manners, and of that happy ttmpenment
of mind which invites friendship mid creates strong
social attachments. He has rautiy warm frieuds
even among his political opponents, and very few
personal foes. He will faithfully servo Oregon in
Congress, to his own honor aud to the credit of
his party.
The Winter QjrJcn, or Conservatory, U a de
lightful spot in which to spend mi hour occasiou
Ally during the stoims of Winter. All who can
afford the expense should enjoy this luxury. Our
engraving shows a Conservatory which could be
erected at a very small expense. T:.e pleasures
derived from it aud the heallli-giviiiK influence it
exerts, would more than repay for itself iu one
Winter's use. It should, if possible, be on the
south side of the dwelling and feeing east aud
west, the open side joined to ti.e dwelling and con
nected by large sliding snh door with either the
dining or sitting room. Fuucy. taking your die-
in milium pana oi me atate ; anj if you
attend the Centennial you will see aomo of our
fruits aud vegetables prepared by that process.
We haven't the slightest doubt but what we will
compare favorably with any State iu the Union.
B. Q. L. (Blue Earth Cltv, Minnesota).-We
have as tine lilies growing wild here as what you'd
have to pay two to three dollars for a tingle bulb
at the florist's, and our wild flowers from the base
of Mount Hood are as brilliant and fragrant as
any plant from the tropics.
E.vqi;irkr (Hum Creek, Nebraska). Portland
is connected by a 200-mile railroad, with tho towns
in the Willamette valley on the east side of the
river, and one forty-eight miles in length on the
west side of tho river; also with boat to Kalama,
forty-five miles distance, and thence with eitchty
tlve miles of railway to I'uffet Sound, in Washing
ton Territory. A number of steamboats leave
daily for different parts of the State and lo.Khlwr
ing Territory. Fare generally is pretty reasonable,
and in some instances extraordinary low. Prom
Portland to Astoria, 110 miles, by steamboat, the
fire is -0 cents. Steamships leave here weoklv for
rrtlifnniii. K.rlra.rwl rv.1. 1.:. . ' n
ner, while the Winter storms ri,te without, and j ing vessels load here direct for Europe. China
mo ricn penunies 01 tropical uowurt r.oai ui rough t"i'" "a onuuwicn itiauus aim oilier parts of
tablishment Mr. Van Fridagh always reoeivet
everything of the latest style in his line as early
as it is brought out in the East, and being en
gaged in business here now for a number of years,
enjoys the confidence of the entire oommunity and
therefore does a good business. Geo. A. Pease A
Co., probably the largest retail firm in their line
on the coast, occupy No, 77 with an immense
stock of boots and shoes for ladies, men or chil
dren. They are very enterprising, issuing an il
lostrated paper of their own. They import direct
from the East and also manufacture at home to
some extent Capt. Pease, the senior of the es
tablishment, Is an old Oregonian, well and favora
bly known throughout the entire State. Adjoin
ing on the right, as shown in the engraving, is
what is known as Holmes' Building, occupied by
J. K.Gill 4 Co. as a book and stationery store.
There are few establishment of tins kind, even in
San Francisco, who carry a heavier stock than
this firm. They do a large wholesale trade, their
business extending all over Oregon and the ad
joining Territory. They import direct from the
East, Mr. J. K. Oill having just returned from one
of his annual trips. Besides books and stationery,
they are also at present receiving fancy goods suit
able for the holiday trade. In the second story of
Holmes Building, what is known as No. 73 First
street, is occupied by (i. A. Steel Co.' music
warerooms. Here anything can be found in the
musio line from a piece of sheet muaio to a piano.
They are agents for several leading instruments
in the world, amongst which we find the (Thicker
ing piouo-it stands pre-eminent. They also have
the wonderful Mathushek-the principle upon
which this piano is made is such that it will stand
in tuue better than any instrument made. It is
destined to become tho leading piano in use. The
Mason A Hamlin and Taylor A Farloy organs are
also always to bo fcuud in their stock. Both mak
ers aro well known favorites among musicians.
St. Luke's church, (Episcopal), located at Van
couver, Washington Territory, in charge of the
Rev. A. S. Nicholson, is a beautiful edifice and re
flects credit on the congregation.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
K. L., (Tualatin) " Lover's Farewell," declined.
B. W. E. (Portland). -Your poem is not with
out merit. In our opinion, it contains too many
trite hues to prove acceptable to our readers.
Fabmkr (Mudelia, Minn). By looking over our
list of farms to let or for sale, it will give you a
pretty good idea of what you inquire of us.
Joskph E. (Salt Lake).- We are now gvthering
statistics on the subject you inquire of; will be
ready either in December or January.
Yaxcy G. (Dauville, IudV-3hould ne pleased
to see you amongst us. You will, without doubt,
like our Pacific Northwest
J. D. (Lawronce, Kansu).-A1l fnitta do woll
here, especially apples and plums. On the latter
we can beat the world.
T. L. (Hlosshurgh, Pa).-A number of Alden as
r nimmer aryers are in successful cwera.
well a
jour dining room.
The Inundation, on page first, threatens serious 1 5 J . T? Junct'on e).-The Alsea
. reservation is located on the coast south of Ye.
damage to a nice parlor
carpet however, we can
stand an inundation of
that kind without fear of
a panic
The Willamette Fills,
located at Oregon City,
is a splendid body of wa
ter, capable of furnishing
1,000,000 horso powat, not
over 609 of which are
utilised at present. At
extreme low water, the
till Is about 42 feet, and
at high water, AO feet.
Locks are constructed, al
lowing the passage of
steamboats from the up
per to the lower river and
vice versa,
Dekum's Building, cor
First and Washington-it
Portland, is oue of tin
flue.t ,btiiiJtui in thi
city, wai erected in 18
by Frank Dekuin, sac
cost ItiO.OoO. The two
npper storici'are occupied
mostly for offices by at
turners aud physii
as well as one dentist, lit
J. R. Caldwell. On th
ground door, No. "9, f
occupied by P. Van Fri
dagh'for an excellent dry
goods and mii.ii.ery
qulna, about sixty miles' distance from Corvallts,
in Benton county, and thirty-five miles west o!
Harrisburg on the Oregon and California railroad,
and is composed of about 400,000 acres of good
wild land. The northern part of the Coast reser.
tattoo, contains 100,000 acres of excellent wild
land, is located ou the sea coast fifty miles due
west of Salem and south of Tillamook Bay. All
of the above is now open for settlement. These
lands ore not adapted to wheat raising, but all
kinds of vegetables grow there to perfection, and
as a sheep country is unsurpassed, owing to the
atmosphere being charged with salt, keeping sheep
and, in fact, stock of all kinds in a healthy
condition.
hops in'oregon.
At the late State fair Mr. J. H. Tuttle, of Lane
county, received the first premium for the best
quality of hops. From him we learn that, as a hop
country, Oregon is unsurpassed, giving the largest
yield and surest crops of any State in tho Union.
Mr. T. states that the yield all oter this State is
from 1,600 to 2,600 lbs V acre, which, at the pros
sent low price of the article (16 eta. V lb.), would
be equal to 76 eta. V bushel for wheat Last year
hops sold at 27H eta. y lb., equal to II 37) for
wheat Our farmers would do well to pay some
attention to the culture of hops. Five acres for
an experiment would be quite sufficient, as
ten acres; will give employment to as many
hands and leave a larger profit in ordinary seasons
than 200 acres of wheat.
At Walla. Walla recently we made
the acquaintance of Mr. A. H. Sim
mons, who has been i resident of the
place since 1867. From him we learn
that there exists in the northern por
tion of Washington Territory mica in
large quantities, which can be got out
in large sheets so as to be used for lo- M
comotive-headliglits, stove-fronts, fire
proof roofing, etc, It is much cheaper
and much more durable than itingliisa,
Mr. Simmons is getting out a large
sheet of mica to be exhibited at the
Centennial. From the same gentleman
we learn that Northern Idaho abounds
in a superior quality of pure white.
black, as well as variegated marble, and
possesses immense beds of porcelain ,;"
We condense the following from tho
daily Oregonian :
Mr. J. F. Chipmsn brought to this
city a huge cabbage head. It grew ou
the bottom laud on the Nekunakan
river, Clatsop county, Oregon, on the
ranch of Fred Bearman. Mr. Chip,
man thinks it would have weighed
full 46 pounds as it came from tt.u
garden. He found it impossible to get a sack
large enough to receive it without removing thir
teen of the outside leaves, and then crush and
bruise three more leaves that he has since removed.
The head still weighs 32 W lbs., end measures 66
inches i in circumference. It is as symmetrical and
smooth as though turned in a lathe.
Foci thousand five hundred pounds of onions
on forty-eight rods of laud is what J. D. Knight
raised in the Palonee country (Whitman county),
Washington Territory; and Mr. Morris on Pine
Creek in the same county has potatoes that sixty
of them fill a two-bushel sack.
The Astoria Neptune Boat Club is now training
and open for challenges from any boat club in
Oregon or Washington Territory.
A 8PHOHTLT aud newsy little paper, the daily
Bet, has made its appearance in this city ; D. H,
Steams, editor and proprietor.
Tin New Style Home Shuttle Sewing Mnchlne
Is gaining an excellent reputation, nml sales are
steadily Increasing, Judging from the number
sent out from the salesroom, corner Morrison
nnd Ttilnl street. Mr. Trnver Informs us that
Inquiries for price llsunnd applications for agen
cies are coming by every mail. The low price
and being capable of doing the heaviest kinds of
work nre the strongest points In Us favor. Illus
trated circulars and full part leu lam will be for
warded by addressing tho Agent
JohnO'Nril opens on the 10th of November,
on the corner of First and Stark streets, a fresh
nnd well selected stock of Fashionable Clothing
and Genu' Furnishing Goods.
C. H. Pkhkins Is now sole proprietor of the St
Charles Hotel. Ho Is well known nnd keeps a
WlUT CAK IB DOSl IK 0EOO.-A lit.
number of the Yamhill Courier liu the following:
Ten your, ago Mr. P. 8. Ulamlon enme to thli
county. Hi. worldly good, coiiiiitod of ft four
hone toatn and wagon. Thi. year ho railed orer
l;i,000 worth of produce. Monday he recei.t-d for
hi. wheat crop I.!I00. Ho owm 1,100 acre, of
land, worth il,0O0, beiidct and cattle, etc. Mr.
O. hai rented hi. farm, and propone, to travel with
hi. family over the acenee of bygone day..
DtTBlNO ft recent riilt to Dayton, Ping county,
Waihington Territory, we uoticed at the butcher
.hop of Mr. J. L. Smith aonie of the vegetable
railed in that oounty, which, for liie, beat any
thing of the kind we hare ever leeu. Amongat
othera wa weighed ft Ituta Bfija turnip, which
pulled the acale down to 26 tba.
THE WILLAMETTE FALLS AT OHEOON CITY,
Training Hciksks to Step IIiuii.
In Uoriimnr this is done by putting
lurgo magnifying spectacles upon tli'o
young liowos, which magnify tho
sizo of nobbles, und gots tho horso
in tho habit of lifting his foot, and
tho habit, onco fixed, Continues, and
this incroitsos his valiio as a statoly
carriage horso.
A parting at tho railroud dopot.
" Do not forgot mo, nor coaso to
love mo," murmured tho husband.
"Novor, nover!" sobbed tho wife,
and she pulled out a hamlkorchiof
and tied a knot in it, that she might
remember.
FotrB hundred and eighty buiheli of Chili
Club" wheat on ten acrea of Und wai railed by
Richard Conitable Bvo mil northeait of llilli
boro, Waahiogton county, adjoining S. U. Reed'a
FiveOaka farm. Thia ia not ft good -year for
wheat, either.
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IKKL'M'8 BUILDISO, COHNEB FIRST AN'D WASHINGTON, POBTL1MJ
The "Victory" 1'iuntinu Ma.
chinb. The hivorpool " Victory "
I'l-inting Muchino Co. has achiovod
a most signal triumph iu onginoor
ing skill. It has invented a machine
which can turn out ot hand, ready
for tho reader's uso, no fewer thun
six thousand copies per hour of a
work containing
in all twenty-four
pages of printed
inuttor pasted and
bound together,
without tho aid of
tho munipulutivo
art of f o 1 tl i n g,
stitchingand bind
ing. The muchino
i n quottion has
been made to tho
order of an Amcr
i can linn, an d
measures but 27
lectin length. Tho
2 operation of ' foed-
uiuj in uiiuruiy uis
pcnsctl with; tho
machine regulates
itsownsupply,and
in very little more
than a second a
shout of dean pa
per pusses iu at on 0
end uml comes out
A the other iu
tho 'mi of a well
cut ami sjli.lly
bound book.