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"HI; esWBS3saanattaaaimji"m iiimnjt.ajii- Cf t --r ' i, f'l WILLAMETTE FARMER. V & ." L TA fRpr ' .Mi v - I. 0. Q. T. DIRECTOKY. Grand Officer. O. W. C. T. W. R. Dunbar. SUverton. G. W. o. Coan Mrs S. C. McCluns, Engenc City. O, W. V. T.Toinna I-y!o. Dallas. O. Sec'jr T. II. Crauford, Portland. O, a. Scc'y-Ii. Statmij, Monroe a. Trea. Erarat Kellogg, Portland. G. Chop. Kev. J. It. N. Hell, Afhland. G. Mar. J. W. Btrange.-Itofcburf;. G. D. Mar. Aunlc E. Underwood. Cottago Groc. G. Gmrd Mary C'artw right. The Dalles. G. Sen. T. F. Barton, Amity. O. Men. L- C. . Fisher, fatayton. P. G. W. C T. Tilmon Ford, Salem. Snpt. Juvenile Tcmplare lire. M. K. Iloxtcr, for est Groe. State Deputy G. IV. C. T'l. Hcv. J. R. N. Bell, Aehiand. Wm. Ifurrell. Weston. Cant. O. C. Applegate. Llnkvlllo. B. II. Al en. Hal-ev. T. B. Handley. Hlflsboro. Asa Shrove, iiallas. n. V. Grubbe, Wllbnr. Wm. Grant, Lebanon. . Kcv. J. W. Miller, Dallas. Dr. .1. W. Watts, Waycttc.. Kcv. R. W. Dlxou, Canyonvlllc. Kev.J. S McCain, Eugene. Wm. Harmon, TheDtllcs. Wm. B Carter, i onallis. W. S. .Inmcs Portland L. .1. House, Summert Ule. B T. KimD, Independence. W. S. McMcen, Can on City, T. H. Crawford, Portland. P. H. Fox. Astoria. I Ila-t, Creewell. J. h. Hoatfn. Junction. Kcv. II. C. Jenkln", Monroe. C. H. Walker, Astoria. H. N. .McKinney, uaicer ciiy. LeU Laland. Oregon C'ty. Lake u. woliara. uonnmeuity. 4. A. Mathev. s. Looking Glass. L. C. FIslio , Stajtou. District Deputy G. W.C. T'. W. T. Ktchcs, Turner. W. n. O'Donald, Portland. J S. Cockclrease, Hoseburg. Hon James Ilenrtershott, Union, II. W. Lake. Eaule Creek. E. E. Fannin;, HUlslioro. James Cofley, Salciu. Timiv Erwln, Fort Klamath. Hen. J. A. Pruftt, Pendleton. L.B. Rojal, Albany. A. J. Barlow. Cartn right's. Mrs. Anna W. Spencer, Gardner. J. P. Tupper. MarsufUld. So. n. in. 11. 11, n. 2!, 3i, H'l 10 41c 43 57 71 60 Mi Ml, I7, 100 115, IIS, 120 1111. 150 lil 155. 153. 151. Ull. if..; . 174. 170. ns. 171. 134. 185. ISO. 101. 10B. 197. 103. '210. 201, 207. 212. 213. 214. 217. 819. 2J0. 2J7. 223. 220, 231). 231. 235, 230, 211, 212, 215, 247. -230, JcSS. 251. 235. 230. 837. 253, 250, 2M, 21.1. 81.2, 201 aiiip 207, 283, 210, 870, 271, 275, 8Jli 277, 873 270, 230, -21 .Si 2 Subordinate Lodges. Xame. Lodge Deimty. Add) ess. Plrpt-Wlnr W B Carter Conallls ,WtcrnStar LN Liggett Albany Capital uco a noes rau-iu Multnomah John 11 Garrison Portland .UUNhoro till Humphrey iiuiSDoro .La Cieolo Jennie Logan Dallas .siher UCRamsby Slhcrtou .Rosa Emily M Vandervert.... Salem Astoila Thos. Jewctf" Astoria Morning Star Miss S J IlarrUon.Bnrnn Vista -Marion .3 8 Hatch Hubbard .MllwauMc John Packer K. Portland Kast Portland J M Claggctt E. Portlaud .Val I'ontls J K PCavItt Zena John Day M V Thompson. . .Canyon City .Nonpareil Mrs R TWStearns... Portland .Lone Star O G Foster Clackamas .Ultra Montane.. ..Wm G Umberge... Baker City .Marshal Lnc'an Everets Pendleton .Brooklyn J U Keed E. Portland .Sheridan Albert Tanner Sheridan .Damascus Martin J Eail Damascus .Forest Gio e 1' G Buford Forest llrovo .Springfield PA Kennedy Springfield. .HIiip Muuntaln....W S Uurklei La Grande .Valley PTbtnrr Ilalsey .Weston M M Johns Werton .Dtlatan Mlncra Starr TuiTtlon ,H.umon Wm Michell The Dalles .Union ,...Wll Porter Tuinrr .PvrenK J W Norville bummerllle Elkton WW Wells Elkton Laurel PP Palmer Scottsburg Pacific W WCathcart..CottageGroe . Mount Pl-nsant... John Polty CreBwell .Fall Creek G M. Neet .Dexter .Grand Prairie BFBond Inlng .Ashland ADHelman Ashland .Klamath Charles Lynch. .Fort Klamatb .Lablsh W D CUpgett i;le KQeu Mrs H D Jones Pho?nlx Looking Class.... J H Hartln....Lookliig Glass .Tangent Banner... J JBeaid Tangent . Portland Mrs C A Coburn Portland Bridgeport O B Rlggs ....Dallas Ochoco. TO Baker PrincUUe Revival James Finnegan..PralrIi' City .Leland Kobert Kakln Union .Go-net H A lllllard Guehen .Canyon GW Catching.. ..Camonvillo .Myrlle JM Smith Myrtle Creek Marshlleld V W A Grain Marshfleld .Coqallle WWnajes, Coouille .Onward J W Pronst Albany . Pass Creek Louisa Eneley .Drain's ,uvect Home Charles Craft Sweet Home .Ea"Io Creek John Vaucnren...EHgle Creek .Alta E Gilliam Pilot Kock .Diligence DA llerreu Heppner .Milton Jas E KIrkland Mlltoa .Aliiqua WmRCoss ,8Il'cr;?,n .Criwror.l'lil o ...Robert Glass.. Crawfordsvtllo .Brownsville KY Stauard Brovmsvlllo .Mohawk CD HarJIsty Mohawk .Snenccr Creek.....IAHod.'en Spencer Crecu .Monroe L.I Starr Monroe .W'oodburn B S Bonney Wooiburn .Cnstal KBWilraot Beaverton .Amity James A LjUus Amity .Green Mountain ..Wra. Russell Cartwrlght's ,1'eorla II AMrCartney Peoria .West Union KdC Fanning.. ..West Union Triumph H Williams Independence .Table Rock Mor-ieon iham's VaMcy .Carlton Sumner Carr Carlton .Bethel O L Neale .....Bethel .Paradise Sm In 'S..C Uooford E. Portland Jacksonville F Kasshafer Jai-k1s,01I" UI ,,.V jii i.nanmcr . iyuvw ...Irene Williams muscy ...HcnrvWhito Hock Point . lianlcl Enritk.... ,..G RBlackwell... ...MaryK Smith... ... Ed 0 Bunnell.... KM Good.... Mill Creef... .Lake Creek . .Rogue Riter. .Cornellu .Orein .MUild'ina.... .Ilomcwo'd... .CIevelaii.1 Doer Creek, .Cornelius ... .Gardner .Marshfldd ....Sumner ..Cleveland arak Cocktlreasu..Bosebnrg ..Oakland II A Wallace ",'l.u?r;d -Howell Prlrte....Jas. A. Kays. .. Howell PralJlo For the WlllamctteFarmer.T, ADDRESS. brothers and Sisters of Temperance, our valiant chiefs aio gathering togeth er their forces, to ehargo anew upon the ferocious Rum King. Many temples are being erected In which to carry on the warfare, and many recruits are already mustering upon hill-top and plain, armed with the impregnable armor of right, prin ciple, integrity and honor. Many a onto unhappy widow, wife, or starving orphan aro cheering them on with shouts prompted by u hope of future happiness. The voices of mul titudes of poor unfortunates aro now rising in notes of praie to tho-o whose deeds give promise of joy in tho future. In consideration of the resolute and determined spirit of our leaders, lot us hope, for better days, at all times en couraged by .-elf-conlldence, depending for strength upon that coneioiiness nf vlght and duty whit-h prompted us in the oiwt'to take up arms against tint riir-o i ntem iieMtnci', and tniit in (Jod ibri-tri'n'jrth to -iirinnunt every ob-stai-le, and forourllnal rewird. In tliis warfaro wo are voluntary ol dler. , , , .galnt what enemy would man vol untarily wage war except it bo a foo to liberty, life, peace and prosperity. Man's willingness to engage in this noblo warfare proves clearly enough that more even than theso are In jeop ardy where alcohol holds undisputed sway. Thus far tho enemy has, with but slight, losses, withstood our most deter mined charges. Let us unite at once, concentrate our now scattered forces, and secure redress for our many griev ances. W. J. Davenpokt. Letter from Linn County. Ed. FABiim: I wish you a Happy New Year, I hope tho Farmer is spreading its influence and useful ness all oyer the length and breadth of Oregon. Tho impression is apparent that the Farmer is a valuable and welcome family paper to every family who read it, and it is free from all pol itical broils and wrangles that exist at the present time. Let us look forward till the Farmer becomes tho most useful and scientific in all practical points of scientific farming; and above all let us have truth sown broad-cast all over the country from its columns. Let no evil communication come out of your mouth. The past year has been a very un favorable year for the farmers of Ore gon, at least of Linn county. In the Spring of '70 tho rains continued so long that tho farmers could not get in more than half a crop, and the season becoming so dry afterwards the yield was not over half a crop; this reduced the crop of '7G to a very small margin. When harvest was over and tho crops all stored away, tho market was very low; so low that almost every person thought wheat would not bo apt to get above Co or 70 cents per bushel. I am sorry to say a great many farmers, who needed a good price for their wheat, sold it at a low figure, from C4 to 70 cents per bushel. Those who held on to their wheat have got ono dollar per bushel. This was fortunato for them, but the poor man has always to suffer. The rise of tho wheat market was very unexpected to all, only a little quarrel over in Turkey brought it up to tho dollar. If they will continue to quarrel and fight for a few years longer till the people of Oregon get all their debts paid, and then by that time there will bo fighting somewhero else. "Shall there be evil in the city and the Lord hath not done it; I, the Lord, do ull these things, blessed be tho name ot tho Lord." t Mr. Editor, the prospect of the com ing year is good at present. If the Spring turns out favorable there will bo more grain sowed than over before. The Fall lias been so favorable and the past five weeks been unprecedented. Wo read of all over the Eastern States great storms of snow, and ice bound rivers, while here, in little Oregon, wo have the beautiful balmy weather and tho grass growing luxuriantly ; the buds and blossoms swelling and tho farmers all plowing and sowing for past past five weeks. Whero under heaven can you find such a place as Oregon? Who would not want to live in Oregon? I sometimes think we ought to have a little storm occasionally; wowonld ap preciato tho good weather more1 and not Imve-Summor all tho time. Tho health of Albany prairie at present is very good. I hear of no sickness at all, except st North Brownsville, twen ty miles south-eastof Albany, thodinh theria has been very fatal. There has death in nearly cyery dwelling. The Doctors say they can't do any thing for this disease. There are also a few cas es of diphtheria in tho out skirts of Albany at tho present time and a few deaths reported; but wo will hope for the better soon. Bcforo closing, I seo it stated in tho Albany Ileyister that ono farmer got two dollars per bushel for his wheat. Tho editor goes on to say that Charles Simpson paid a farmer ono dollar for a half bushel of wheat ho had left in his wagon. Well, Mr. VanCleave, this may be true, but you will please step to the front and tell us who got tho two dol lars per bushel for that wheat. From your old friend, J. J. FiXIjAYSOX. Jan. 8, 1877. Notice. MfcUns;8 in the Interest of tbe Mount Jetlorion Pais Watfin lload, will lo held at Smith's Ferry at 11 o'clock a. in., Jan. 1L', 1S77; nt Stajton, hsuio hour, Jan. 13, 1677; at TurnFr'fc Sretlou , same hour. Jan. 20, 1S77; at Salem, 7 o'clock p. m., Jan. 22, 1S77. And whence comes the threat of war? Who proclaim to tho country that tho blood of fraternal cqnfih't is to teal the enmmi-.-ion of tho next President ? Not the South; for they havo been si lent under in-ult and submissive under violence and fraud. Not from tho peo pin of llio North, fir they, with one nci-rd, deniii id an Iwricsi and lawful solution ot tlu di-puti-. .mil will give no siipporr, i'ith r inonl . pliynlriil, to any other cau-e. Tlu IiiikIc M.i'a of war comes from tho (Sixporatc politi cians who have hhaimd tho mtlon by their levolutlonary wrongs mid wi-k to obliterate their infamy in tho passion's of civil strife. JVitla. Times. OREGON AS IT WAS. I1Y AX OLD riOXEFl. i Written for Uio Oregon Statesman. EAM.T SETTIXMKns. Tho earliest settlements in Ofogon Territory wcro those of Tualatin Tlains, Trench Prairie, anil Baker's Prairie, on tho MolUla. Tho most ixtensivo onoa was in French Prairie. Theso were all in tho Willamette Vally. Thcro Tas, north of the Columbia, on Eonlitz, a settle ment called tho "Kowlitz Farm." This was un der the auspices of tho Hndsons Hay Company. Tho French settler was, gcaerally, a man of family; his wife being a "lative," and, of course, his children half-brcedj. Thoso French settlers had, in most instance), been employees of the Hudson's BayCompiny, who, after serv ing tho Company many years, and having families, retired from active serrico, to farming. The Company encouraging and giving them a start, by furnishing them with materials to farm with. They grow whaat for "Old man Doctor, copa Cachutehut." (Dr, McLaugh.in, at Fort Vancouver) and did their trading mostly at "Ole Cachutehnt," or old Fort Vancouver, until a trading house was established at Cham pocg, and Oregon City. Occasionally a moun tain man camo along, and settled in theso set tlements of the Willamette. Tho earliest set tlers, therefore, ncro a mixed society, if indeed, on will apply that civilized term to a "mon grel mass," Let me record, lest it be lost, how theso prim itive farmers managed to eulthate, improve, haul wheat, etc. Tbe rails wero ftom 12 to 13 feet long, mado of flr, which happily surrounded tho prairies, were small, and hut little worm given tho fence. Gates then, wcro few; there were houses built "Fiench fashion," and barns similarly built. The wheat Mas! bound with hazel thongs, in largo bundles they nover thought of binding with tho wheat stalls itself. They soon learned better from tho "Bostons." Thoir carts, O yos, their carts! Well, tho felloes were wood no tire largo and strong; the spoUes were largo, in big hubs, on wooden axles, wooden shaft,, and uooden bo, or body all wood. You could hear them squeak half a mile. They worked ono horse some times two ono bcforo tho other. Tho harness was of "raw-hide." the hames of vood no iron about them. In theso carts thoso "prim itive farmors" hauled their wheat, rails, wood and went courting in, and to church, tho Cath olic Church. They worked "cultus Oayuso cultans," mado 'em "git" in tho cartand under the saddle. Their plowsl O, yes, their plows! Theso nero small,-narrow, of bath iron and wood. With thoso they cultivated tho fertilo soil of French Prairie. They plonod small, narrow lands, as tho dead furrows answered as a ditch to carry off tho Burplus water so as not to " drown out " tho whpat. They grow very fine "white wheat" and "big side out." Thero ought to bo presenoJ, among tho archives of the Stato, an old French plow, harness, harrow or drag, and cart, slcklo or old cradle. They boat out their nheat with a Hail, in their barns. Sometimes they "dead out" tho wheat with a lot of "le moro cultus cultans," turned loose on tho wheat, set up on cnds,in tho barns, or in a coral, driving; the animals around like "la junbe"or the devil. And then the fan- mill was "la wind." or an old piece of cloth driven backward and forwards, and thus re move tho chaff from tho grain. This vas "prim itive fanning" 30 years ago, in tho French Trai rie. Theso Canadian-French, with their Bhoshono, Cayuse, Nez Perce, Walla Walla, or Calapooia wives, called, "siwash cluchman," or Indian ladies, and "sitcum Puriuke tonus, "half French childien, were among Oregon's eailiest pio neers. They had hogs, sonio chickens, a few purian cattle, furnished by "the man Doctor" of Vancouver, Theso French and their descendants spoke tho "classical," and almost miheipul jargon, or chiuook. If j on saw an Indian, a halt-blood, or a Puriuke, tpeak tbe classical language ot the country and on vicro well respected. This all understood. Ilenco it was almost universally spoken. The missionary preached in jaigon, prajed in Jargon, sung in jargon, wrote books in jargon, taught tho Indians in jargon. It vtos very usetul as a medium ot communication among all classes in thoso early times. Below we glio tho names selected by tho County Court, at its recent term, to bo Suced 'in tho box, for V'e proper ofticcrs to raw jurors fiom, for the' several terms of Circnit Court in 1877. Wm. II, Adair, Oliver Arral, Jas. Anderson II. D. Boon, J. J. ttlair. C. L. Bergevin, L. lilcaknty, C. H. liowltor, Tbos, Cross, 8. R. Caphnger, E. F. Colby, D. Carter, I. Downing, F. F. Davenport, J. Earnest, Wm. England, J, K. Fariang, 1!. Forstner, Geo. Given, It. E. GlWin, Q. W, Hunt, I T. Hicks, J. II. Harrison, W. U. Hobson, Thos Uolman, John Johnston, Thos. Jory, D. W.Joseph, Ij. O. Kinsey, F, Lcatherman, D. n. Lalollette, W. M. Eojhead, F. Manning, W. G. Hoi ris, J. U, MrL'oiin'ck, Geo, JIcKav, Wm. T. .Miller, E. Nott. It. II. Osborne. J. Palmer, H. Portci, X. O. Parrish, I), Kobbins, il. A. Jllsgs, J. Hellenic, J, Htranley, .1. M, Hcott, K. .. Suarlz, SI. C. Bmith, J. fihlrli-v. J.T. Whitiic, Tairin Adams, Wm. A. 1WI, Benj.Btown, Phhp Bowers, J. II. Biidges, W. t.ianston. J. Const r, W. II. Culver, M. Cluiincss, 8. Condit, J. II. Dimmick, J. Down, J. I,. Eoff, II. Ij. Kbcrhard, J. II. Ferschwieler, D, H. Fold, B. J. Grim, J. 1. Graves, K. 8. Hll.hard, F. Horsell, John Hnghes, W. T. Hall, It. A.Jack, J. II. Johns, H. M. Jones, Geo. Krouse, 8. J. Krr. O. II. l.ibby, It. Lewis. F. X. Mattilen, W. It. Jlunkeu, A. Murphv, .1.11. McC'lane. Wm. Millti, D, fi'ewsome, K. l.Korthcutt, J. Ogle, O. O. Pelland, J. 51. l'ligh, 1. Itosor. J. P. lloliertson, 11. lU.LMi, Wm, Svi'hert, T, U. Khaw, Ij. H. Seott, Ij. A. dae, J. W. Smith, Wni. Tawor, J. II. Wilson. fiym;r '! HutfN, T' now friin'lit un.Y lugulito.l by t'10 O.,'; C. U. H. Co , iiBiit iriine;K-t on lst Monday. The iKtcs am m follow Iio-n I'orlUml: Amu r.i. IliiUnril. Wo'lli'iru, O'irvaU and Ilrcxil.s each, 11 ctiiu pir IWI pmnil; rVikiu. Turntr i'JhI ..l.irlon. (jieu i.'i-t-iiif; aiimuv nim iiuigim, 13 u nts; shtdu'-, 17 uit; lUUiy, 18 i-iriin: Jladdv, 111 uni'i Ifarrinbiug W cnt, and Jnutilon.3ce.iiU, Tho ruto.) liom other sta tions aro as jet uuchmgod. 3 i GARDEN CITY PLOWS, IMPROVED For 1876. .. ...... . .nnnm iiYrntT AT, IPIIH A TifW HPf tf WK HAVE OV IIANI). AND AUE RECKIVIMU. TUB IjAttUB-ai- OJ.UUIX v.- lur. nuu.j. wuo l,riDd vuw ever ninorted to tho Pacific coa. Tho snecess of these Plows last year exceeded any thine cv before knSwn In this State. Those now on hand are mado with new and special Improvements, Warranted superior o any i-iow in iuc jiai a.m... THE GARDEN CITY SULKY PLOW, Cutting 14 and 16 IiicIicn, with 3-horse Attachment, ana -"": rolling Cutter, is without rival. It hns been so thoroughly tested that we warraus us operation in any soil in the State. These Plows aro soiu wiui vnut Kui.. EST Semi for Circulars and Price Lists.-a -C ."flttMIMH4h S4L.EM, Sept. 2S, 1S7G. S0HTJTTLER WAGONS, All Sizes, Seeders and Cultivators, GARDEN CITY CULTIVATORS AND HARROWS. T. CVrVXINGHAAI & w I USE THE BEST FAINT IN THE WORLD ! & ySfev Be not Deceived! See that our Trader mark is on each Package I s 4 i a 3 O Pure White, for inside and outside vrork : Jet Blaok : and ALL COLORS ; Mixed Ready for Use, and Easily Applied ! RUBBER PAINT is composed of the purest and most durable materials heretofore used by Painters, of which Linseed Oil, Carbonate of Lead, and Oxide of Zinc, com bined with a large proportion of India Rubber, are chemically uni ted in such a manner as to form a smooth, ffloSSV, firm, durable, elastic, d beautiful paint, winch becomes firmly cemented to the substance to which it is applied. The Rubber Paint is not affected by changes of temperature, is impervious to water, is adapted to all classes of work, and is, IN" EVERY WAY a Better Paint fr cither inside or outside work than any other paiut known, and ill last twice as long". For Wagons Agricultural Implements, Steamers, Boats, and Vessels, it tots NO equal. & Particular attention is called to the following testimonials of the thousands received : To JOIIX HUOHKS, Kmj., (A trout for tho lUiliber Paint,) Siilom : In reply to your note, iiskitifr my opinion of tlio Jtuhbor I'uint, I will wuy that after ifslntr over ono hundred una twenty-live trillions, under various cir cumstances, on i'ivj: iuKri:iti:.NT housiw, and also on I'Ickot Fences, I llnd It nil that you represented it to ho when I purchased it of you, and AIOHIj in homo respects, as its covering qualities, ea.so of application, and beautiful bard llnlsh, prove it even Miperior to what you claimed for it. Very respectfully, yours, .Sitrned W. C. (JUIHWOIjI), JjCSsco of Willamette woolen Mills, and Proprietor of Bnlom Agricultural Workw. Tho Itubbor Paint l'Ivos tood rat M 'action, Signed I3i'i:ni: Citv, Xov. 0, IS75. I have trreat faith in It. J. P. CULL. Examination Is invited to tho lioiitos, aiuoiitr others, (in Portlauil,) of Hon. Win. Ntrontr, and Clias. Uodtre, VW., piilutcJ with tho Ituhber Paint, whicli nrc-ent as fresh tin apnearanco after exposure to both vxlteuwi of heat and colli aa when first applied KumplcK or tho dlllercnt hluules on wood can no scon, and lulormatiou ohtaliw ed, by calling upon tho Atrents, soma Etuonca, caicm, si cci'hojts : itoui.i;, i'aliif & :o,, Dculci'H lit Urtis, K'alntN, Oils, uuil Wlucloiv OIuhn, h'03. ?j I'HONT ANI IIj Vlltsr Hrd . . 1TfaT-l rrT . TSTTT, Or. tST Wend for Sample CiirU,'.CircularH, etc. uo2M f -r' . i I .'- rl ', ' 'I i s 4. V 7 ' SEZS33.. , TiTc.r tatjsw"