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WILLAMETTE FAbMERL SALEM, OREGON, DECEMBER 7, 1385. A. Y if K Meeting of tht Board of Managers of tht Oregon State Airrlcu tural Society. The Board of Managers of the State Agricultural Society, met on Monday last and adjourned Wednesday evening, during which time there was some good work dono. The best interests of the society was discussal and endeavors were mad to equalize tho premium lists omefliat, so that different sections of the State may compete on equal terms. Tho Ladies' department was revised a little. There was not time to do this thoroughly, but it seemed desirable to add to the premium list somo new styles in art of hand work, but in tho present state of finances, there was gome objection to adding this extra ex pcnsc.so a very few articles wore strick en out from tho list of premiums, and the premiums offered cut down a little on some things; this action makes it possible to add new and modern attrac tions to the old list that has been so long in use. The premiums offered for many things aro not adequateto the labor, ex pense or trouble to bring them to the Fair, yet it is to bo hoped that money making will not enter into tho matter, but each bring in whatever will do to help make an attractive exhibition do ing it in a public spirited way, without aiming to got a few dollars out of the Society. By next Fair time thero will be thousands of new comers, then let us and each one of us, bring something to help fill up these walls. In old times when we used tho old pavilion there was not near room enough to exhibit the articles to advantage, now that we have plenty of room, there seems to be less interest and fewer articles are brought. When we consider the thous ands who have come among us since these times we ought to expect an equal advanco in tho number of entries, but we miss the hearty enthusiasm of co-op eration of theso days. J Wesley Howell Dead. The news of the suddon death of Mr. Wesley Howell, of Howell Prairie, was received in Salem, on last Tuesday even ing. i.ne circumstances aueimiug u death as related to us are about as fol lows : He was about ready, in fact had started for Silverton, and was passing near his granary where his hired man was at work. The man heard him fall and groaning and went to tho spot and found him lying on the ground unable to speak, and apparently in an uncon scious condition. Ho called Mr. How ell's wife, who ran to his assistance, but could give him no relief, as he' only looked wistfully at her and gave a few gasps and expired. He had been' trou bled with heart disease, or some other kindred complaint, for some time, and it is supposed that that was the cause of his death. Mr. Howell came to the State in a very earlv dav. 18J3 or '44, and settled on Howell Prairie, where he has resided ever Prjrttonfr Business College, Northsest Car. Second and Yamhill Bta., rOUTLAND, OBEOON, A. P. Arm.-roso, Principal. J. A. Wesco, Penmanand Secretary BRANCHES TAUGHT. Single and Doublu Entry Book - keeping, as applied to Banking, Railroading, Stfamboat ing, Wholesale and Retail Merchan dising, Manufacturing, Commission, Jobbing, Farm Accounts, etc., etc., Changing Books from Siogle to Double Entry, Business Arithmetic, Plain Writing, Correspondence, Spelling, Actual Business Practice, Exchange, Legal Forms, Use of Blanks, Partnership Settlements, Draw ings, etc. KATES OV TIITIOJf. Scholarship, Business Course, $60 Plain Writing, one month, - - 7 " two months, 12 ' three months, - 15 Graduating fee, ----- 5 Tuition must be paid in advance. There will be no deviation from this rule. Holders of scholarships are en titled to instruction in all branches taught in the institution, except or namental ptnmanahip, without ex tra charge. The rates given above for plain writing aie for the infor mation of those who may v. ish to study that branch alone. GENERAL INFORMATION. Regsrdiag Course of Study, Time of Comsnendn;, OrstduMtloD, Diplo ma, Boavrd, Situation, Etc. Business Course Our regular Business Course includes such branches as every suc cessful msn or woman In the world of busi ness' or ic the profession must understand. Instruction is given in every variety aad style of book-keeping from its simplest to its most complicated frmi. Wo guarantee a first class practical education to any and all who complete the a nrse. Time ot Cossnssencinf-Studenti can enter on any week day ol the year that suits their convenience. The school is open for the reception of students en aay day of tho year, TAnt Rimdava snd lefal holidays. W receive many letters inquiring sum ths next term will begin. Please remember that tur'schooT year it not divided into terms. .l.- .u 'miiI.- trm J hinBlsuM or term eodlnw'j stu'dsnta enter when most convenient to tlMsaseWes, aad lsav when the courts is flashed. 8cbool la la session during the en tire year, ssanaatr- and winter withost "Vacation. M i. X ? V "4 :Al Ttaiir-Itisi-UiU tkesxact tiass reaaircd lor completing the since, and was a well-to-do' farme f( It is said that he was the first pcrSOTl to plow a furrow in that section of country' Will Strychnine Kill a Pantaer The Curry County Recorder has a cor respondent who asks this question, and then answers it in tho most convincing way by practical experiment. lie lost sheep, and suspecting bear, he fed out in all somo thirty-four pieces of meat that was poisoned with strychnine ; still the animal came night after night ; find ing one day a portion of a sheep cov ered up with leaves, he suspected it might be a panther. Finally it seemed as if there would be no sheep left, so he pounded up glass, sewing it into meat, and which was taken ; after three days there were no indications of the animal. This remedy is not immediate death, but is sure to cause inffamation of the intestines, which kills in the end. Ktrer Bar Die. The Prineville Sews shows pluck in getting out the little sheet that comes to us this week. The Ochocho people ought to come out with substantial en couragement, send in some good adver tising, pay up subscriptions, and let every subscriber get another. We al ways read the News with interest, it was a live paper, and we hope to see it rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of that fire. Read the advertisement of Wm. Beck & Sons, of Portland. They are the old established and pioneer house of Oregon. Read and you will find that they have many seasonable goods that they soil reasonable. Send to them for a cata logue and price list. Except in a mild climate, it costs more to raise fall pigs than they are worth. They consumo a greater amount of food during winter than in mmmer, ana tne growtn is not nearly so rapid. In order to obtain two profit able litters a year from tho kmo sow, the climate should be so warm that tho first can bo "safely farrowed early in March, and the second early in August or September, leaving about five or six months for the time between the two farrowings. This give3 the dam a good rest between the first and second litter. If any difference in the time of this rest is made, it should be from the late far rowing till the next spring, because the sow cannot recruit so rapidly during the cold weather of winter, as she can in the warmth of summer. Infiamation, cougha, catarrhs and pneumo nia, remittal: from colds, may be cured by Ayer'i Cherry Pectoral: It allays the infla mation, removes the irritation and soreness, soothes the organs, and restores the sufferer to health. Z - Z? && course. The average time may be estimated at from four to six months; but some accom plish the work in lets, while others require more time. There is no extra chsrge for those remaining a longer period) any one holding a scholarship msy spend as much time in the College ss msy be neoesaary.with out farther payment of tuition, and we shall always ssk time enough from the stndent to give sufficient instruction to insure proficiency. Grawluavtes Our graduates are employed in many of the leading banks, offices and business houses of the city, and are also to be found in lucrative and responsible positions all over tht land. They are everywhere suc cessful in riving satisfaction to their employ. era, and wa refer you to tbem as our living testimonials. DIplsoaM A diploma to a conaoisntious mind it not worth tht hsviog unless fairly earned by hard work. In order to obtain a diploma from this school, tht student muit be rtgelar and punctual in attendance, of goad deportment, snd nstut pass a satisfactory ex amination in all branches" of tht Business Costs. We propose thlstdiplom bearing ou signatures shall be accepted aa tvyience of ths Imsistss qualUcatioos of ths person holding it. r Bisjffl "' can at any tins obtain for students food board, with room, ia privet ' i C5f QHMtfil V t-TT'TV9 Rat lateknjr. A professional rrf catcher was recent ly interviewed iri HtfW ork with ths fol lowing result : "How do you clear a' nous of rats?" "If tho hotiso has a soft cellar floor I can get the rats out, but I can't keep them out. If it has a hard foundation, I hunt out all the holes leading from the sewers and stop them up with sand and cement. That prevents any more from getting in and those in the house from escaping. You see a rat is always on tho move, lie is never still, but gees from tho sewer to tho house and back again very often. Having made the cellar tight, I find the runways by which the rats go from one floor to another. These nro generally along lead pipes in the walls. A rat will run up a load pipe as easy as walk along the floor. You can see the marks of their feet on the runway. 1 nail a small square piece of tin over a part of tho raaway and I grease the outside. Now, a rat can't run up this, and he slips down when he comes to it. "If I can't get at tho runways I find the holes, and fix tho wire door on it. You see, it is made of four pieces of short wire laid parallel, held together by crossbars, and sharpened at the ends. This is suspended by the top over a rat hole. Coming from tho hole a rat can easily lift it up and get through, but ho cant go back, as the gate falls and tho sharp points prevent him from lifting it. Now I make a rat trap of .the whole house. I so fix the gates and tin slides that the rats will all be led into one room into tho basement. There they are securely caught, as they cannot possibly get out. I go among them with a dark lantern and pick them up with my tongs. I can catch them as quickly as a cat would a mouse. If they get in places where I can't reach them I shoot them with this long target pistol. I uso these littlo target cart ridges, and it kills them every time. "When tho rats get in ceilings I smother them out with cayenne pepper. I have a f umigator hero which works like an air pump. I burn red pepper in it and pump it into the ceiling. The rats can't stand that, and they get out as fast as they can. That is better than a ferret, as ferrets aro .expensive and the rats often kill them. Ferrets are scarry things to handle. If they bite you once you have to pry their jaws open. When I want to catch rats for dogs 1 set traps. First I remove everything out of their way, so that they will get very hungry. Then I set the traps. Then I have an other way of catching them. I wear rubber shoes into a slaughter house at night and carry a dark lantern. I move softly about and catch the rats with tho tongs before they have a chance to get away. In this way I have caught 103 rats in two hours and a half. It you ever get bitten by a rat, put the wound in hot water and make it bleed. Then bathe it with arnica or spirits of turpentine." z4stZr!Zs. !2Z2S0 . m s tkiP&mm &Sm. WmuyJi families, for 5 to $6 per week, or from J20 to $22 per month. The frreatest care is taken in selecting suitable boarding places for stc dents who msy desire our assistance in this matter. Situations We do not promise situations to every one. Business men frequently apply to ns for help, and in such cases wt take pleasure in introducing snd recommending any student whom we deem qualified for the position. QuaJincatfloaa for Entsrlna;-An ordi nary English education is all that is required ss commencing. Students found defioient in any branch can receive private instruction and msy graduate with r high honors as others by spendicg more time in the institatien. No one should hesitate tn join us on account of a. riaflcient education and conseiiisent fear of humiliation by being placed in class with children, ss is done in most schools. Our ohnnl ia designed to mtet tttee cases and such ttsdents can pursue tbrir studies privately il they wish, witroul joining soy claf. (.lnilAB 1 hrre a-e u rxamina- a: .- ..... t.a.!, n Mbnnii! thcae takes HUH IU WJ w -m w" -. .--r, --- -- -i place previous to promotion front one grsue to the next higntr, and at tut urot os araau. ation. All txamin'tiooa srt cenducsd la wriiina:. A Prehistoric Cemetery. Two miles from Mandan, on ttc bluffs near the junction of the Hart and Mis souri Rivers, says the local nowspnper, the Pioneer, is an old cemetery of fully 100 acres in extent, fillod with bones of a giant race. This vast city of tho dead lies just east of the Fort Lincoln road. Tho ground has tho appearance of hav ing been filled with trenches piled full of dead bodies, both man and boast, and eovcrcil vtith several foet of earth. In many places mounds from eight to ten feet high, and somo of them 100 feet or more in length, havo been thrown up and are filled with bones, broken pottery, vases of various bright colored flint, and agates. The pottery is of a dark mato riul, beautifully decorated, dolicnto in finish, and as light ns wood, showing thework of a people skilled in tho arts ancB possessed of a high stato of civili zation. 11ns has evidently been a grand battlefield, where thousands of men and horse have fallen. Nothing liko n systematic and intelligent exploration has been made, as only littlo holes two or three feet in depth have been dug in tho moands-, but many parts of the anatomy of man and beast, and beauti ful specimens of broken- pottery and other curiosities havo been found in those feeble efforts at excavation. Fivo miles from Mandan, on the opposite side of the Missouri, is another vast cem etery, as yet unexplored. We asked an aged Indian what his people know about these ancient graveyards. He answered : "Mo know nothing about them. They were hero before the red man.'r Tne Sham and thf Real. Every good thing has its host of imi tators ; every genuine articlo its counter feits. Bad manners and-wicked habits have theirs also j but he who shams tho bad never boats of it, while they who ape tho virtues of the good or simulate tho genuine never hesitate to place tho counterfeit before tho public in their most alluring tones. When these peo plo imitate they always chooo.a pro nounced type or popular subject to copy from ; and when they claim to bo Osgood as "So-and-So," or to sell an article cqunl to "So-and-So," the public may depend upon it that Mr. "So-and-So" nnd his article are always tho best of the kind. Thus tho sham is always proving the eeruino merit of the thing it copies. A firm of enterprising gentlemen pro duce and popularize an article of house hold use, such as tho Boyal Baking Powder, whose convenience, usefulness and real merit make for itself an immense and universal sale. A hundred imitators arise on every hand, and as they hold out their sham articles to the public, yelp in ohorus, "Buy this r it's just as good as Royal, and much cheaper I" The Royal Baking Powder is tho standard the world over, and its imitators in their cry that theirs is "as good as Royal" are all tho time emphasizinir this fact. In their laborious attoinpts to show by an&t- m m w S mm "- Ladies' Department Ladies are ad mitted on the samo terms and pursue the same course of studies as gentlemen. We invite any lady who thinks of fitting hersslf for a position among the business men and women of our country, to visit our school at any time and see for h rself what is being done, Lsdies have the same office and bank practice as gentlemen and are governed by ths same rules and regulations pgardflrg ex aminations, promotion, etc, Stationery I!y supplying each desk with red and black ink, cup and sponge, etc., at our own expense, we have reduced the ccst sf all books used in the course to $7,50. This includes books, blanks, paper, pens, pencils, holders, efc., of the best quality obtainable and is but a stitfht advance on wholesale rates. Vacation There are no vacations of at y kind during the year, except legal holidays. Many suppose that onr school does not con tinue dniing tha Mummer) this is trontous as we do net dismiss school for a summer vaca tion, as Is tht ess with others. Students an enter our school during tht months of Just, July, and August with at much ad vantage to themselves as in any other month awasws) " Btsttlr Ths hours of study are from U to 12, from 1 to. i, aad from 7 to 2 tZPmazy ysis and otherwise that tho "Snowball" brand has na much rsising jjower "as the Royal j" or that tho ' .Resurrection" powder is as wholesome "as Royal ;" or that tho "Earthquake" brand is as pure as tho Boyal," as well as by their con tortivo twistings of chemical certificates and labored efforts to1 obtain recognition from tho Governmofi chemists and prominent scientists wW have certified tlir t,vrirmfv of Ttnvnl nvov nil others. they all admit tho "Roy!" to be the acmo of perfection, which' it is their lu'trlinat. ntnliitirm In imit:itv lint the illftnronf f Imfwpon thrt rpjll anil tllPSO imitations, which copy only it general 2 ...!.1A .... .1... l...nn. appearance, kj us wiuu us iu.it uctnivii the paste and? tho truo diamond'. The shams all pay homage to tho "lloytAi' Origin ot Basnet of ths Fabrics. Everything connected with one's bus iness is of importance, Very few dry goods men know thv origin of the names- of many of tho goods they ltnndlo. Thoy may seem trivial' points, but they aro of interest to tho iiWn who seeks to bo thoroughly familiar with the mer chandise in which ho deals. For the information of such wo give tho deriva tion of the names of thc following goods : Damask is from thr city of Da mascus ; satins from Zaytown in China; calico from Calicut, a town in India, for merly celebrated for its cotton cloth, and where calico was also printed. Muslin is named from Mosul in Aeim Alpaca, from an animal of Peru, of the llama spocios, from whoso wool the launc is woven. uucicram tancs its name irom Fostat, a city of tho middlo ago, from which tho modern Cairo is descendod. Taffeta and tabby from a street in Bag dad. Cambric from Cambrai. uuzo has its namo from Gaza; baizo- from Bajac ; dimity from Damiotta, and jeans from Jean. Drugget is derived from a city in Ireland, Droghcda. Duck comes from Torque, in Normandy. Blanket is called after Thomas Blanket, a famous clothier connoctod with tho introduc tion of woolens into England about 1340. Sorgo derives its name from Xerg.-a Spanish namo for a peculiar woolen blanket. Diaper is not from D'Ypres, ns is sometimes stated, but from the Greek diaspron, figured. Volvet is from the Italian vellute, wooly (Latin, vcllus- a hido or pelt). Shawl is tho Sanscrit sala, floor, for shawls wero first used as carpets and tapestry. Bandanna is from an Indian word, meaning to bind or tie, because thev aro tied in knots before dyeing. Chintz comes from the Hindoo word chett. Delaine is tho French "of wool." Trade Journal. John. Mother, I'm not going to fool awav mv money this year on flimsy trash that will be spoiled in a few weeks,, as I did last Christmas, but am going to Frank McDowell s jewelry store in Sa lem and buy Mary something that will last always. Farmers through tho Upper country aro having plenty of rains and good weather for plowing. rf , s V . agreement, etc., etc., all of whioh cueuK. uiu u aaiu, uoaui, articio 01 tm 0 of each day three sessions. Those hold ing scholarships may attend either session r all of them, as they may elcot. Tutlon--Scholarship for the full Business Course including all branches taught in the institution, except ornamental pernmsnship, 60; plain writing, one month, 17; two months, f 12; three months, flS; graduation f 11 1'l.in writing is inolnded tn the scholarship; the rates given above art for the information of any who may wish to study that branch alone. All tuition muat be paid in advance. Tk Cmmt .Sufficient information is siren in tha 'Journal to enable any one to ascertain. the cost of attending here for any length of time. The total cost of for a niteen week s course need not exceed f 160. Tatxt Batoka We use text books, except in arithmetic, for reference only. Those who atfend this schcol. however, are supposed to come for the purpose of gaining an eduealioo and should bnrg all books treating el fceok keeping, commercial law, business fbrms,lstter writing, etc., that they have on band or can conveniently obtain, AU soch books can be studied to great ad vantage outside ol ths regulsr school hours. saTa.llHtndMsa who wash can SSTS their mail addressed U cars of tas CtaaUfs, sad that insurs iU prompt dtlivsry. CALDWSLL BECKER k tlCKB. We promise to give better values in, goods than the old storo ever did, and we guarantee to sell every article cheaper than competitors. Wo are tho largest dry goods hotiso in Salom. Our present trade shows that tho okeat stoke has already won the confidence of tho peo ple, as they arc coming from far and near to tntdo with w, and wo intend to ksep it. AVo buy or cash, henco we get ou? goods fifteen per cent, less than wholcsalo houses sell for on credit. Wo give jUis to our cntomers. Then tho other fifteen jierccnt. thnt is usually put on mosU goods by tho retailer who sells on credif.to insure against bad accounts, wo give the customer that, too, and so wo have lets of fun, white some of our competitors-put us in mind of a con ductor on an Arkansas railway, when a passenger snrkl : "Wo havo struck a smoother roac?, haven't rre?"' "No," re plied the contftutor, "we have only run cfl" tho tmck." Tho great rtore is- nearly twice as large n most storrs- and it is now just packed hill of tho best grades of good?, and as we' havo such wonder -fnl facilities for burying, and closo- con nection with somo factories, wo ohalli sell so astonishingly lovrtlint little folks will thinks before tho season is- over taut an eartitfpake has struck- tho town. We aro bound tho people shall havo a bigger benefit; than they expected. You havo- your ovfft eyes, bo your own judge. Look at' every stock in &ilom;- then at ours, arxtyi we do not sell you the same aualities-sw lower puces.- then do not- trade witltais: Wo have tAken a lot of flu and' $13- ovorcoats and marked thcr.i' 8: Mon' suits, provioas pneo $25,. now $18, others in proportion. New goods re ceived in large-quaiVtitios cacli'wcek ; re ceived this week, largo lota of tablo damask and Enens, napkins, towels, bod spreads, conifo;!, cloaks, cloaking, $500 worth of drcs buttons of IxrMitiful de signs, seine for raacr-ino work, orowels, felt, etc., for Kensington, splashers, and many other first-cla.- articles too'iinmer ous to mention ; dry goods, fancy goods,, clothing, furninliiin; grnds, hats, cap-", boots and shocj. Wo aro also gcnerail snpply agents -for pianos and organnf- Two members -of the firm devote thth exclusive time to that branch of our business, whilo tho other puts his whole weight on building, up The Genuine Okb-Peicb Cash Stoue, at tho old stand of Aiken & Fnrnham, opposite tho Chemcketa. Hotel, ono door south of tho Post Office, Stilem, Orogon. Flat Culture the Beat, Very careful experiments made in Now "Sork last season show that the flat culture- of potatoes prrxlners tho finest tubers and largest yielft.- The best re sults followed tho Dutob - method of planting, which consist j-in keeping the surfacoof tho ground level, plantings singlo' cyo in a place, covering it six inches deep and allowin,'but asingla stcik to grow in a hill, which are a foot j apart each way. Now JDngbind Farmer. Buslntsfr tlsitn The branches constituting tha. regular Business Couvse are single and double entry book-keeping, oa applied to banking railroading, steamboating, wholesale and retail merchandises, mavrafacturinir. com. mistion, , jobbing, farm accounts, etc, changing bo as from single to double, entry, business arithmetic, tice, exchange, partnership settlc- ments. writina entire, snd filling blanks for promiaaoty mite, receipt, . due bill, sight and time drafts, bonk are included in a scholarahip for this cuurae. IhoBtst Tlsno to. Attend.. We are in almost daily, receipt ot letters cotitaiuing this inquiry. Here ia our answer: Ths bout time to att nd this school is. when you hsye the opportunity, bs it summer or winter, School continues during; the ontire yesr without vacation, and students are admitted at any time. If you can get ready to join us now, Jo not wait for a second chance, far It may ntir come. Once yield to an inclinati' in to postpone the time for obtaining needed business training, sod the probsbili ties of your ever acquiring such sn eduoatiou grow rabidly leas. You can well slfbrd to nuke a gritat sac lillce, if necrsnary, toobtam an edu cation that will si rve you acceptably for a lifetime. ArriclnaT in. tho CMtf Students from a distance, on arriving in the city, should leave their bsgg'go at the dvpor, retaining cheoks, and repoit at the Coll' go at once. They will bo assisted ia procuring suitablo boarding places, snd thsir baggsge can then be delivered to them without trouble or annoyance on their past. SavCety of Mosaay Stiidunts bringing money with them auOicient to in'tt all ex penses can, it they wish, deposit the samo with u, taking & naaipt therefor, payable in auch amount and at such times as may be neceaaary, ihas avoiding all risk from any came. Aar of BtaadsnU-We have In attend ance at all times persons from fourteen yeats of age to forty; and among these are several msrried nsen and women. rurtsvss- Itafornaation Our Colloji Journal for 1885-4 it now ready for distri bution. It eoitiins full information on all points peitainsug to our school, and cuts of plain writinf, card writing, Uttering and fliuriahing. sod is sent free on applies' Ion. WriU for it. Address i A. r. ABXaTJtOVO. Uvx 104. Portland, Oregon.