THE MOKNTNU UEKAJLLV SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 889
THE GROWING WEST.
Senator Mitchell Interviewed Con
cerning the Pacific Northwest.
INCREASED REPRESENTATION
Ths Great Mineral, Aricoltnral and Cob
mercial Inttrasts ot the Facilo Coast
Attractiig Attentioa ii tk East.
Seoater J. II. Mitchell of Oregon
was recently iuterviewed by the
Washington Post concerning the
Northwest.
"What eft'cCt on national legisla
tion will the admission of the lour
new states have, in your opioiou?"
was asked :
"One very important eflect will
be to secure more liberal appropri
ations ot' various kinds tor t!ie
section known as the far West.
Again, by the admission of these
states, and their participation
through their reppesentatives in
congress in national legislation,
the influence of Wall street as
against the producers of the West,
including the producers of the
precious metals, especially silri-r,'
and also the producers of lead and
other metals, will be materia'ly
lessened, and that cf the latter in
creased in the national cnuncils.
80, also, the influence of the ninnu
facturers ot New Eoglaud so fat
as their interests may conflict with
the interests of the agriculturalists
of the West, especially those of the
wtelgrowere, will also be sensibly
neutralized. The political repre
sentation of the great Pacific
Northwest will be increased at the
coming session by eight senators
and five representatives, thus add
ing proportionately and very prop
erly to the political power of that
heretofore very much misunder
stood, underestimated, aod sadly
neglected section of the countiy. I
shall look confidently forward at
the approaching session to a more
liberal disposition upon the part of
Eastern representatives and sena
tors wh have visited the far West,
and had their knowledge vastly
quickened in respect of that region
of our country, and to more liberal
appropriations than ever before,
looking to the improvement ef our
rivers and harbors, the fortification
of our coast, the building of navy
yards, naval &teations. and dry
docks, the construction of light
houses, lifc-sa7ing stations, and
revenue cutters for service in the
western waters, the construction of
public buildings, military roads
and telegraph?, the irrigation ol
our arid laads, the payment of
Indian depredation claims, the
forfeiture of unearned land grants,
covering great areas of the far
West, more effective Chinese ex
clusion legislation, and other im
portant remedial acts and com
mercial and agricultural aids and
enterprises through the means nf
national legislation. The great
Pacific aod Northwest section ol
the country, including the great
mineral, grazing and agricultural
belts and areas of that vast region,
with its sixteen senators I include
the four new states and Colt rndo,
with California, Oregon and
Nevada and it3 fourteen repre
sentatives as spokesmen in the
councils of the nation, will no
longer be regarded and treated as a
terra incognita when national leg
islation is under consideration. The
same imperative necessity that
finally compelled tue creation of
four new states by one and the
same act, will also c nipel that just
recognition in national legislation
which the national resources, the
immeasureable possibilities, the
greatness and grandeur ot that
empire demands."
THE ELEVENTH CENSUS.
I influences of lace upon fecundity
J and meiUlity, and a special study
; of the relations of occupations to
j death ratio and to particular causes
ef death. An mquiry regarding
the names, organizations and
length of service of the surviving
veterans of the Rebellion who
strved the United Sutes will call
for a report of eight volumes ef
1000 pages each. The statistics of
agriculture, it is expected, will be
more complete than ever before,
and may include some new :catures
relative to irrigation, dairy and
poultry products, ranch cattle and
the number of animals other than
those on farms. The preliminary
work in the division ot' manufac
tures indicates that the statistics
will be more complete and accur
at than the country has ever had
before.
KNIOjIITS of trk road.
MltS. GROTEK CLEVELAND.
She Is Looking lletter Thau Ever
-Her Ouaint Farnitar.
Much of the Preliminary Work
Already Completed.
The report of Robert P. Porter,
Superintendent of the Eleventh
Census, concerning the operations
of the Census Office since June,
1839, explains in detail the vast
amount of work that has already
been done preliminary to he active
field work that will begin next
year. The method inaugurated by
the office and approved by the
Secretary of the Interior will not
only bring the best results and
leave the Superintendent free to
act with great rapidity when the
demand is the greatest for clerks,
but is in the line of practical civil
service reform. Several important
reports of the eleventh census will
be ready for publication durng the
fall and winter 1890,and the Super
intendent makes a suggestion,
which, if adopted by congress, will
secure, he thinks, the publication
of the volumes speedily after they
are ready for the printer. The plan
is to have the volumes printed by
private contract, or by having the
Census Office print and publish
them itself.
The work preliminary to enum
eration is well in hand. A popu
lation schedule has been prepared,
and in addition to the information
called for by the tenth census
schedule, will asceitain what
language is spoken by every per
son ten years of age and upwards;
how long adult males of foreign
birth have been in the United
States, and whether hey are natu
ralized; how many children each
married woman has had and how
many of them arc living, and the
classification bv race will include
mulattos, quadroons ana ocioroons
Among the important new fea
tures is a special study of birth and
death rate3 and principal causes of
denib in twenty four cf our largest ,
cUis; also a special stuJy ol the'
Mrs. Cleveland !? gained con
hirifrahle flefli since leaving the
White House and is a much health
ier looking woman, as n result l
her Minimer outing, than the thin
and rataer sallow person who took
up her vbode in New York last
spring. She bus 'egined also
something of her old Srillant color
and is more nearly Wkf what she
whs as a irl '-ride Washington
never really agreed with her, nor
did late hours. People who hive
seen them express much ad mini
tion lor the old and quaint pieces
of furniture which are :oing into
her new establishment.
Not the leait striking of these is
a screen for the dining room, which
was giyeu her by a foreidn ambas
sador, and has hardly been un
packed in her frequent tiitfngs or
seen the day. It is of leather, with
four leaves, and is eight feet high.
The design is a reproduction of old
Venetian patterns in nne low relief,
in deep rich colors of silver and
gold, hand tooled. No framework
is visible about the screen, the il
luminated leather covering it all.
Each leaf is in three square paneb,
surrrunded by small brass-headed
nails. Opened at right angles, on
the inside of each leaf is a shelf
wide enough for a book or a cup of
tea, a box of bonbons and a shaded
candle. -New York Mail and Ex
press .
HUMOROUS DRIFT.
TUK CANDIDATE.
Who comes and grasps you by the hand,
And welcomes you with greeting- bland,
A..d flattery yu can't withstand?
The candidate.
Who says the country's going to smash
Unless you help his side to thrash
The other side, with rote and cash?
The candidate,
Wli, when the -ictorv ia von,
Wil straight forget all you he done,
And look out sharp for Numoei One?
The candidate.
Even if a man goes so far as to
admit that there are any flies on bis
oaoy, ne is always sure to add ia
the next breath that it's because
the little fellow is so sweet.
Bobby Will you teach me how
to draw, Mr. Pringlc? Pringle
Why, Bobby, I don't know any
thing about drawing. Bobby
Why, I heard papa say you were a
designing man.
Judge Witness, you are 40 years
of auc? Female witness Yes, alas!
One gets older every day. And
yet I was young once (heaving a
sigh). Ah, your worship would
kardly believe how young I was!
Or you might feed the lion:
''What is the best system of short
hand?' student wants to know.
Well, there are several good did
yru ever try a buzz saw? Point at
that two or three times and it will
leave you as short handed as a
country paper on circus day.
"You have ooe wild animal in
this country that is unknown to
us," said a delegate to the Pan
American convention. "What is
that?" asked Secretary Blaine.
"The newspaper reporter,"' rep'.ied
the man from South America.
Two standpoints: Bessie Mv
foot slipped yesterday and I got it
we in the lake. Charlie came and
pulled me out. It was eo fortunate
water wasn't over my shoe. Jennie
Charlie told me about it. He
said it was over ycur head, and he
saved your life.
Impartial baptism: Master Ned
(to Rev. Dr. Treherne) Wished I
had been heic last night when you
Imptised the company. Rev. Dr.
Treherne What do yon mean my
son? I did not baptize anybody.
"No? Well, mamma said that1
when yau came in last night you
threw cold water on everybody."
Perfectly healthy : "Is this
house healthy?" said the prospec
tive tenant to the real estate man.
"Healthy? Well, I should say!"
"You speak very positively." "Yes,
I have a right to. The last family
in it had the smallpox from the
father to the youngest baby, and
not one ef them died."
Hansom's sad fate: Mrs. Gadd
Oh, Mr. Shrill, stop a moment;
I want to speak to you. Have you
been home since morning? Mr.
Shrill No. "Heard anything?"
"Why, no. What do you mean?"'
"Ob, I can't bo the first to tell it;
indeed I can't. The neighbors are
savin' that your wife and Mr. Han
som has eloped." "Well, well?
It's his own fault. I warned him
to keep away from her."
Thanksgiving Turkey.
Wc have made arrangements for
a fine lot of stall-fed turkeys, and
those ucsi inga nice fat turkey for
their Thanksgiving dinner will do
well to leave orders at the Wil
lamette Packing Company's store
in time to secure the best.
U-j.au t l.ottou
A Braaamer Relate Ills Experience
ia Grand Rapid, Michigan.
Gratid Rapid l imes
What I like about these "Kuighta
of the Road" is that they aro great
fellows for secret societies. Must all
the drummers telong to ererythiag
that is going from that of the 'Grand
Knight of the Garter," down to "Sons
of Temperance." I am quite a hand
for all aach mysterious things myself,
to I got solid with all the boys. My
old friend Crookston called on me the
other d.iy to Bee if I needed any drugs,
and te have a visit. Wo had a jolly
time. While we were sitting in the
office a chap cams ia and wanted to
borrow $2 on account of a remittance
not coming to him as he expected. I
tol l him the $2 I kept to lend was ia
now, being sent in the day before bv
Jonuy Mclntf re. but I never lend it
except to drmmers. He said "That's
me." 1 gave him the grand hailing
sign ot an Odd rellow, which he
tumbled to. Thm I came to the
great "hair iu the soot" crip ol
itythomt:. He tumbled. Theu Crook
gave him the G. B. of the Sons of
Malta. He was onto it. Then I
tipped hin the hair poking signal of
a Good Templar. Ae smiled and said
"11. G." This is a chemical term
meaning "waters." The Crook stuck
out his band and gave bim the noted
1'. D. Q, sigh of the Royal Arch Briok
Mason. He "got thar" on that.
Then Crookston examined him as fol
lows to aiake sure he was a drummer:
"From whence contest thou, pard!"
"From tin Lodge of the Holy St,
J till ns Michigan."
"What seek e here to do?"
"To take a few orders and collect a
bill of Bdlson."
"Then you are a drummer?"
"1 am bo takeu and accepted by
the boys."
"How may I know you to be a
drummer?"
"By my cheek and my titty-pound
sample case. Try me."
"How will you be tried?-'
"By the tquare."
"Why by the .quare?"
"Because the square is a magistrate
and an emblem of stupidity,"
"Where were you first led to be a
drummer?"
"In my mind.''
"Where next?" i
"In a printing ollico adjoining a
regular post of drummers."
"How were you prepared?"
"By being divested ot my last cent,
my cheek rubbed down with a brick,
a bunion plaster over each eye and a
heavy sample case in each hand. In
this fix I was conducted to the door !
of the post."
"How did you know it was a door,
being blind?"
"By first stepping in a coal scuttle
and afterward bumping aiy head
against the door knob."
"How gained you admission?"
"By bsnefit of my cheek."
"Had you the required cheek?"
"I.had not but Bro. Seal had it
for me."
"How were you received?"
"On the sharp toe ef a boot applied
to my natural trousers-"
"What did this teach you?"
"Not to fool around too much."
"What happened next?"
"I was set down on a cake of ice
and asked if I put my trust in mer
cantile reports."
"Your answer?"
"Not if I know myself, I don't."
"How was you next handled?"
"I was put straddle of a geat made
of a 2x4, and trotted nine times
around the mom by four worthy
brothers, and then trotted in front of
the Left Bower for further instructions."
"How did he instruct you?"
"To approach a customer in three
upright tegular steps, with my busi
ness card extended at rightangles, my
arms forming a perfect square."
"How was you then disposed of?"
"I was again seated on a cake ef
ice in front of a dry goods box, and
made to take the following horrible
and binding oath:
"I, Charles S. Robinson, do hereon
and herein most everlastingly and
diabolically swear, by the Great Bob
Tail Flush, lhat I will never reveal
and always steal all the trade secrets
I can for the use and benefit of the
Most August Order. And I further
swear, by the Baldheaded Jackof
Clubs, that I will never give, carve,
make, hold, take or cut prices below
the regular rates. And I further
swear by the Pipers that played be
fore Moses, to never have any com
mercial dealings with any man or his
wife, sister, grandmother, old maid,
aunt or uncle, unless they, he, she or
it is sound on the goose.
"I was then aaked what I most
needed,"
"What was your reply?"
"Money,"
"What did you then behold?"
"A copy of Dunn & Co.'s reports,
open at chapter 'Muskegon.' Upon
the open book rested a pair of drug
scales, in one pan of which reposed
ten pounds of concentrated lye, and
in the otuer sat a small surer jack
ass,
"What did this emblem signify?
"The scales indicated the balance
between debtor and creditor. The
other emblems represented lie-abilities
and asa-ets of a bankrupt."
' Did this teach you any lesson?
"You bet! It taught me the fact
that the tormer are generally so al
mighty much greater than the latter."
"Shake! brother!" Will
you be off or from?''
"Both, if I can borrow money enuff
to get oat of town on."
"Have you any cigars?"
"I have."
"Give 'em to me."
"I did not so receive 'em, neither
will I so impart 'em."
"How will you dispose of 'em?"
"On sixty days' time, or two jer
cent, cash, f. o. b."
"All right, begin."
"No, begin you."
"Ho, you begin."
"Up. 'Em. Set."
"Set 'em up.' The words and signs
are right, brother Snooks, he is a
yard wide and all wool, and you can
bet on him."
Brother Crookston and I each lent
the ehap $4, and left with many
thanks and kind wishes.
Now yon can see by this what a
help it is to a fellow when he gets
dead broke among strangers to have
these little things to fall back on.
Newapapers and Magazines.
The time ia now approaching
when people will want a cood sup
ply of reading matter for the winter
evenings, b . L. Kenton continues
to receive subscriptions for all the
leading news papers and maga'
zmes. All papers except the
Delineator and renewals to the
Youths Companion are furnished
at publishers regular prices, thus
saving the subscriber the troable,
risk and ex pence of sending orders
to the publishers. All orders are
forwarded without delay. Price
lists furnished free.
Many new novelties and delicacies,
hare lately been added t my 6tock of
groceries. C. E, Brovnell.
ACCt'BMY.
J. J.
NKATNKSs,
DOHItTS,
ABSTRACT OK.
The only coiuuleto set of Abstract
Hooks and Maps iu Linn County
OFFICE IS TUK tOUIlT HOt:SK.3
gjW Business entrusted to my
eare will receive prctupt and care
ful attention.
OREGON FERTILIZER
CO XI PAN Y
N. E. Cor. 17th and F streets,
POCTLAND, - - ORKi.oN
MANUFACTURERS OF
PUltE BONE MEAL
For Orchards and Lawns.
BOXE PnOSPIIATE.
For Gardens and Grain.
ALSO
Granulated Bone for Poultry.
Our fertilizsrs are made from Raw
Bones, no sand or other worthless
material being used.
Stewart & 8oi, Agents,
ALBANY, - OREGON.
G. W, SMITH
SUCCESSOR TO W. II. McFAULALD
MOEE THAN
SEVEN HUNDRED
different ciyles and diffar
cnt jaiids of Stoves fcr
Heatia- and Coofe are
."reared under
trsJo mark.
WANTED GRAIN AND STOCK FARMS
of all descriptions. If you want to sell
your property, write or call on K. G. Keards
ley, real estate agent, Albany. Office on
Hroaililbin street near First. P. O. box 341.
REVERE nOUSE, ALBANV.JOR. CHAS
Pfciffer, Prop. Only tirst-eelass bouse
in the city. Lar;f sample rooms for com
mercial men. No Chinaaien employed in the
kitchen. Cencral stride otliee for Corvallis.
HANK OF OREGON,
ALBANY, OREGON.
CAPITAL 30,000
The Largest Line of Stoves ami Tinware in the Willamette Valley.
Pumps, pipes and jr-lumbing.
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thl trade
Cotton and
Tin, Granite and Coppei'irare.
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AllJob Work PioinvtUj Attended u
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PROPRIETOR ok THE-
President...
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B. BKYAINT
JAV W. BLAI.
I. V. 9IEBBILL.
A trenerul baikiaj busiaess trans"
acted.
Siifht exchange and Jtelegraphic
transfer bought and sold on New
York, San Francisc and Portland,
Orefrn.
Collections made nfavorabla terms
Far mors
ami ei.
TIw City Restaurant,..
Under the new management of H.
Lampman will be conducted on a
firat-c'a-8 plan. Meals will be served
at all hour. Consult the
BILL OF FARE
And order whateverl you want, pay
ing for what you order aud nothing
more. Straight meals served as usual
for 2o cents, and meals to order from
a 5 cent roll and cup of ooffee to a
first class $1.00 mtal.
JirFurnished rooms to let iu connec
tion with therestaurant.
M MALL LAND TRACTS A NUMBFR OF
O small tracts cf land situated near Albany
for sale on easy lerms. App'y to II. Ilryant
PERSONS DESIRING SAND, LOAM OR
gravel from the premises of E. L. Such,
in licnton county, can procure tickets for the
same at my office, Crawford's block, Albany,
Oregon. Chas. K. Wolvbrtuk.
ABSTRACTS
MARION COLNTY
The only complete and perfect set
abstracts,
SALEM
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AND
LAND COMPANY,
SALEM, OREGON.
Every abstract guaranteed.
F. E. AUSTIN,
Manager.
LinnCountyBank
ICOWAO ALSTON I AND CHAMBERLAIN
Albany, ; - Oregon
Transacts a general banking businessX
Draw sight drafts on New Y ork, San FraDg
isooand Portland, Or.
Loan money on approved security.
Receive deposits subject to check.
Collections entrusted to us will receir
proraot attention
GILSON'S SHAVING 'PARLORS
HAIR
AND
DRESSING
SALOON.
None but lirst-dass workmen
employed. Everything neat and
clean. Give me a" call.
EWFir8t door east of new Mason
ic Temple.
OLD AND RFLIABLE STAR BAKERY.
4 Full Stock of Sf tr fe Groceries, Fine Glassware
Constantly on Hand.
tntd Crockery Kept.
Fresh MA Ito-ail. Every Day, Pits, Cakes, Etc, Etc.
RED CROWN MILLS.
ISOM, LANNING & CO., L'KOlS.
Most Approved lVos Flour and All Grades of Meals.
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Cranberries, eocoanut, ornnscs and
bried beef at U. E. BrowneH's.
or business at the Portland Business Col
ege, Portland, or ?t the Capital Businea
lollcRe. Salem. Both schools are undel
he management of a. P. Armstrong, havl
pme course of studies, same ratesof tuition
Business, Short hniari,
typewriting, Penmanship, English Depart
Dents. Day and evening sessions. Student
I must lure vour butter lbilt?i n.n' t. 'l0JCa.t.a!"S".c. '-'r3
V, Brownell.
trtlv.d linnm-si Coliere.AbCapilal ISatinrtttailcgl
1 Portland, Oregon".
fiiem, Otcgoa.
Conveniently located for shipment
fciyriver or rail.
OEDEES
PROMPTLY
FILLED.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT.:
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