I . c.i ,r.v.- ... ... -,!-,i,---,,.iai .srafr-ii--' ... .... : .: -.' , - . ,-- . " - . """7 - -, -. -. .r.;, 'MiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiwiiS iiiniili rmniiiiiw Shu rug on SjUpubUcan. COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. D ALLAS, SATURDAY, JULY 2. and tfce door ajar, had Lis susplcjons aroused, and receiving no response to his knock, he ventured to enter. He found his master lying on the floor, be side a bier, whereon rested the body of his dead wife.. It will be, perhaps, re membered by some of our readers that some years ago the doctor professed to Have discovered the means of render mg human bodies imperishable. He Was resolved to treat only with govern ments, and princely rewards could not induce him to reveal his secret, or.eiiV' ploy his art in a single instance. Some time after his alleged discovery he lost his wife, to whom he was devotedly at tached. His wonderful art enabled him to preserve her remains from de cay. Except that we know that this woman died here six years ago, we would not believe but she was in a deep frhep there is even upon her face a tender, living flush; J!k& doctor recovered his conscious ness, but never his reason. lie sank into a morose silence, refused to hold any intercourse with visitors, officers or attendants at the asylum, where it was thought best to send him, and has at length died, carrying his secret with him to the grave. How much of this story is fact, and how the fantasy of a disordered brain, it is impossible to de cide. The following is reported to have taken place at the office in city : Editor's Sanctum. Lady Enters. Lady Is the Editor in ? Editor Yes madam, what can I do for you ? Lady I desire an advertisement in your paper, and would like you to put it in for me. Editor Certainly, madam, with pleasure. What is the nature of it? Lady- I wish to get a situation as wet nurse, and would like to get a good healthy child. (Editor prepares adver tisement and reads it the lady ap proves it, and asks the price. Editor How often do you wish it inserted madam ? Lady Well, I don't know what will you charge for putting it in three times? Editor One dollar, madam, for three insertions. Lady Oh, dear! Can't you doit for less f Editor No madam, that is our low est price for three insertions. Lady Well, suppose I do not get a cmld with three insertions, how much will it be for .three more ? Editor Why, madam, if we can keep the matter standing, and you do not get a child after three insertions for another dollar I will put it in as often as you wish or until you, do get a child. , The following exhibit of the num ber of yards contained in a mile in different countries, will often prove a useful matter of reference to the reader: . Mile in England or America ccn tains one thousand seven hundred and pixty yards. ' - , Mile in Russia, one thousand four hundred yards. Mile in Scotland, two thousand two hundred yards. Mile in Ireland, two thousand two hundred yards. Mile in Poland, four thousand four hundred yards. Mile in Spain, five thousand twenty eisht yards. Mile in Germany, five thousand' eight hundred and sixtv-six vards. Mile in Sweden, seven thousand two hundred and thirtythree yards Mile in Denmark, seven thousand two hundred and thirtythree yards. Mile in Hungary, eight thousand eight hundred yards. League in England, five thousand two hundred and eighty yards. League in America, five thousand two hundred and eighty yards. The project of Profeesor Agassiz for makiner a comolete collection of the w a skeletons of all the domestic animals for the Harvard museum is warmlv commended in Germany. Carl Voat.. however, claims to have been the orig inator of the idea. Haydn is to have a grand monument in the gardens of the Esterhazy palace, in Vienna. The Emperor of Austria, ns a slitrht nfttnocrledo-mfint nf trio mftr its of the illustrious composer o? the ''Austrian Hymn," proposes to furnish J 1 f a V 1 ine metjai lor me wurs. 4 . 9 'Can you give two sixpences for a shilling? asked a little hoy of a gro cer's clerk. "Certainly," said the clerk, handing out two sixpenny pieces. Well," said the hoy, picking up the sixpences and turning to go out "moth er mv she will send you the shilling tHn:rrow." : - Favorable reports are brought from the Snake JLiiver mines in Idaho. By' the streets of by and by one ar- oivea at t&e nouse oi, never. MEAL ESTATE. mil rir GOME AX.li YE THAT DESIRE Pleasant Homes in a Goodly Land and consult RUSSELI & FERRY, Beal Estate Brokers and Collection Agents, N. W. Corner of First and Washington PORTLAND, OREGON, OR D. M. G. GAULTV REAL ESTATE AGENT, At the Branch Office, IN Dallas, Polk County, Oregon. That, is to say, that the lands of 'Shimar" scarcely attract the attention of the Emi grant who wishes to purchase a desirable home In a fertile, healthy region, while lands in Ore. gon can be purchased for a small amount of money. We now nroclaim thai staMaI n.ttAnttnn ;11 be elven to the nurchase and gala nf Ttenl f- - A. . A. - 1 4 . iaie; una moreover, we cneeriully impart the lmormauon thai we have a large amount of City Property, Town otg, Farms, Improved, anil Unimproved Lands, Stock Ranches, Timber Lands, Etc., Etc., Etc. For sale at reasonable terms, In th Best Portions of the State. Ann in conclusion, we wouia impress upon J C J i n n .V. A J , ... ' iue Wilms ui persons uesinng 10 sell ileal g- laio mat laey incur no expense in placing their nroDertv in our hAnds. nnla .u effected. Particular attention is directed to the fact thai a large- amount of desirable lands can be purchased at the Branch Opice, DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. D, Rl. C. GAUIIY Ileal JSttajft Agent, MIS CELL A NE O US. PREMIUM GANG- PLOWS! THE BEST KNOWN TO MAN! ; "CHALLENGE." THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING! PUR chased the exclusive right from m. Ma son, for the District comprising the counties of POLK and MARION, is manufacturing these Celebrated Plows, and is ready to fill orders for the same on short notice. i jSi. Come, Farmers, and encourage: , VI eh foot Ingenuity & Enterprise And enable yourselves to rise Large drops. For Sale at my Shop at C-lOO each. T. II. LUCAS, 6 :. .: Dixie, Polk county, Oc-n. DRUG STOR E. Northwest Corner Main and Mill Sts., DALLAS, OG. HAVING PURCHASED the OLD STAND formerly belonging to W. S. Robb, and wishing to live and let live, I will sell at low rates, FOR CASH, everything in my line: Drug's, Patent Medicines, And all kinds of PURE LIQUORS, put up expressly lor Medicinal uso.j PERFUMERIES OF ALL KINDS. Also, Soda, Cream Tartar, Salcratus, Sago Bird Seed, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Bncshes, .Domestic Dyes, Washina Powders. And everything else that is kept in a, FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE. 1 B. F. NICHOLS, Druggist. 4- DALLAS LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLEST Cor. Main and Court Streets, Thos. G. Richmond, Proprietor. HAVING PURCHASED TIIEj ABOVE Stand of Mr. A. II. Whitley, we have re fitted and re-stocked it in such a manner as will satisfactorily meet every want of the com munity. ISuggies, single or double, Hacks, Con cord Wagons, etc., etc., Furnished at all hours, day or night, on short notice. Superior Saddle Horses, let by the uay or week. TERMS, REASONABLE. 4 T. G. RICHMOND FRESH ARRIVAL! O kUR STOCK OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SPRING TRADE, Is now open and lor sale at our store, on the Corner of Front and Mill Streets, Dal las, Oregon. j We invite the attention of our patrons to our New Stock, consisting of Dress Goods, , Clothing, Hardu-nre, i Crockery Groceries, . i Boots Of Shoes, School Booh, Stationery, fya In fact everything found in Retail Stores, At Prices to Suit the Times. Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods ! Those bavin?! old accounts nro rrrmootorl tn call and settle by CASH or NOTE. We thank the public for their liberal nat- ronage in the past, and hope for a continuance oi tne same. N. &. J. D. LEE. Dallas, March 1st, 1870. 1-tf W. II. TEAL, Wagon & Carriage Maker, Main Street, Dallas. T HAVE ON nAND AN 'ASSORTMENT JL of Lumber Wagons, Express 'Wagons and nuggies oi various kinds, ready for sale. COME On WITH YOUR CASH ! Tou all know what my wasronsare: fori have been well patronized for the last TEN YEAK5, for which I feel thankful. And the last year they went off like Hot Cakes. I am well prepared to do all kinds of work in my trade. I have in my employ the best Blacksmith in the County, who is prepared to do Shoeing in the best Style, on short notice, and every kind of blacksmith work done in a neat and workmanlike manner, and according to Order, at reasonable rates. Also Painting done to ordeiw Brine alone your old Wagons Buggies, and get them paint ed. W II. TEAL. Dallas, April 9, 1870. - 6:Cm WOOL WANTED. ri!IIE ELLENDALE MILL COMPANY J will give the highest market price for Vnnl riahvamjl at r & Tk-tt SI- " ii lucit muiorj in x oik. iu. T1 V. : i . . xuoir Dwr aiso open, witn a eeneral as sortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, UEENSWARB IN ABUNDANCE At J. H. LBWI'. LAUDEX & 'FRANCE'S NATIONAL BUSlftESS: COLLEGE, PORTLAND, OREGON, Is the most thorough and complete Institution of the kind on the Coast. It is designed by its course of study and prac tice to place a , BUSINES EDUCATION WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL. Every facility is afforded for acquiring a SOUND BUSINESS EDUCATION In the shortest possible time, and at THE LEAST EXPENSE. Every student will have an Actual Business Practice, A Miniature World of Business, TO WHICH II E IS INTRODUCED AFTEJt having completed the Theory, and which has the effect of thoroughly familiarizing him with all the minutao of real business. This feature of the Institution also affords an ex cellent practice in T . ' t COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE, And furnishes abundant opportunities for test ing the Student s knowledge of COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS. In conducting this actual practice, co-part nerfhips are formed, aud when the day of dis solutiod and settlement conies, the subject of PARTNERSHIP SETTLERENT Is taken up and investigated, ond the princi- , pies practically applied. The most thorough instruction is afforded in Business Penmanship ; also, a course in I?lionog:rpliy9 By a practical Short-Hand Reporter, for tfcc benefit of those who wish to pursue this use ful subject. For circulars, giving full particulars, address LAUDFN 4 DEFRANCE. February 19.-ly Willaissife Iron Wpiks Company WOETH FEOET AND E STREETS, PORTLAND, OGN. IRON FOUNDERS, STEAM EiVGIIVE AND BOILER BUILDERS. THESE WORKS ARE LOCATED ON THE bank of the river, onj block north of Couch's Wharf, and have facilities tor turning out machinery promptly and efficiently. We have secured the services of Mr. Jonn Nation, as Director of the Works, whose expe rience on this Coast for sixteen years gives him a thorough knowledge of the various kinds of machinery required for mining and milling purposes. We are prepared to execute orders for all classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as MINING AND STEAMBOAT MACHINERY SAW and FliOUltING MILXS, QUARTZ MILLS, MININGPUMPS, Jtc, Ac, Ac. Manufacture and Repair Machinery of all kinds. Iron Shutter Work at San Francisco Cost and Freight. Wheeler A Randall'd Patent Grinder and Amalgamator. Dunbar's Self-adjusting Patent Piston Packing Stevens' " " " Either applied to old or new steam cylinders. Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Dies, Of the best hard iron. 1 FURNITURE! Bureaus, Lounges, Tables, .Bedsteads, A Variety of CHAIRS, for Kitchen and Parlor use, RAW-HIDE BOTTOM CHAIRS, Of my own make. Shop licar Way mire's jUill I INVITE THE , PUBLIC TO EXAMINE my stock. I shall be pleased to show you my goods, and better pleased when you buy. New Work put up to order, and Repairing done at the lowest cash price. 37 . , , Wffl. C. WILLS. A LL SORTS OF GOODS SOLD FOR lA. Cash or Marketable Produce at J. H. LEWIS'S s ALT. CARMEN ISLAND" AND LIV ERPOOL Salt, in quantities to snit, at COX A EARHART'S Salem. AITERS. DO .YOU WANT SOME J( Fine Clotfc Gaiters? if so. supply your telreift f J. H LEWIS'S FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE. Dr. Jiilicn Perrault, ' p. Dr. of Medicine of the Faculty of Pa ris, Graduate of the University of Queen's College, and Physician "of the St. John Baptists So ciety of San Francisco. B PERRAULT HAS THE PLEAS- R. ure to inform patients and others seeking confidential medical advice that he can be consulted daily at his office, Armory Hall Building, North East corner of Montgomery and Sacramento streets, San Francisco, Rooms Nos. 9. 10, 11, first floor, up stairs, entrance on either Montgomery or Sacramento streets, Dr. Perraclt's studies have been almost exclusively devoted to the cure of the various forms of Nervous and Physical Debility, the result of injurious habits acquired in youth, which usually terminate in impotence, and sterility, and permanently induce all the con comitants of old age. Where a secret infirm ity exists, involving the happiness of a life and that of others, reason and morality dictate the necessity of its removal, for it is a fact that a premature decline of the vigor of manhood, matrimonial unhappiness, compulsory single life, etc., have their sources in causes, the germ of which is planted in early life, and the bitter fruits tasted long afterward; patients, laboring under this complaint, will complain of one or more of the following sytoaptoms : Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in the Back and Head, Weakness of Memory and Sight, Dis charge from the Urethra on going to stool or make water, Intellectual Faculties are Weak ened, Loss of Memory ensues, Ideas arc cloud ed, and there is a disinclination to attend to business, or even to reading, writing or the so ciety of friends, etc. The patient will proba ably complain of Dizziness, Vertigo, and that Sight and Hearing are Weakened, and sleep disturbed by dreams; melancholy, sighing, palpitation, faintings, coughs and slow frvers ; while some have external rheumatic pain, ana numbness of the body. Some , of the most common symptoms are pimples in the face, and ncbinsr in different parts of the body. Patients suffering from this disease should ap ply immediat.ly to Dr. Perrai lt, either in person or by letter, as. he will guarantee a cure of SeminarEmissions and Impotence in six or eiirht weeks, ( Patients suffering finm venerial disease in any stage, Gonorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, Bubo, Ulcers, C'uaneous Kruptions.etc, win ne treat ed successfully. All Syphilitic and Mercurial Taints entirely removed from the system. Dr. Perravi.t's diplomas are in his office, when patients can see for themselves that they are under "the care of a regularly educated practitioner. The best references given if re quired. Patients suffering under chronic. diseases can call and examine for themselves. We invite iuvestig ation ; claim not to know everything, nor to cure everyboMV, but we ao claim that in all cases taken under treatment we fulfil our promises. We particularly request those who have tried thfs boasted doctor and that adver tised physician till worn out end discouraged, to call upon us. Low charges and quick cure?. Ladies suffering from any complaint incMen- tal to their sex, can consult the doctor with the assurance of relief. Female Monthly Pills. Dr. Pprrat'i.t i.i the only agent in California for Dr. Biorr s FcraHc Monthly Fills. Iheir immense sale has established their reputation as a female n ''-''v imapproached, and far in advance of every oticr remedy for suppressions nnd irregularities, and other obstructions in fe males. C:i tha receipt of five dollnrs, these Pills will be sent by mail or express to any part of the worh!, Fc"re from curiosity or damage, Persons at a distance can be cured at home w iiililrns-sirw n lttf r to I) it. Pkii ra n.T. corner of Sacramento and Montgomery streets, Rooms 1(1 and 11, or Box i'7-i, P. O., San. J?rauciseo stating the case as miuutely as possible, genera habits of living, occupation, etc., etc. All communications confidential 14-ly COX & EARSIART, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS MOOKE'S BLOCS, SALEM. Goods hy the Package at Reduced Rate mylO-Stf Under wood, Barker & Co, WAGOtf MAKERS, Commercial street, Salem, Oregon, MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF WAG ONS after the most approved styles and the best of workmanship, on short notice, and AT PORTLAND PRICES! 21 -tf Saddlery Harness. i S. C. STIIiES, Main st. (opposite the Court House), Dallas, -jl MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN iVJ. Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Collars, Check Lines, etc., etc., of all kinds, which he is prepared to sell at the lowest living rates, JtQ-REPAIRING done on short notice. SN3. H A A 3, DEALER IN CUSTOM MADE BOOTS, State Street Salem, Oregon, Two doors from Express office. JUST RECEIVED A GOOD STOCK OF French Kip and Calf Skins, California Kip and CalfSkins, and California Sole Leather, which I offer for sale cheap. FURS! FURS!! FURS!!! Thee highest price in cash paid for Furs arid limes. 35. Farmers Attention ! rriHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING nAD A nearly twenty years' practice in making wagons in Oregon, we feel confident we can do as good work as can be had in any part of the btate. . - - Iron and Hickory Axles, (Thimble Skeins) " On hand and made to order on short notice. Lumber Wagons..,,..., .;..f ISO ISO Express Wagons $1T5225 Call and examine oar work. Repairing done on short notice and on reasonable terms. - - SIMEON T. GARRISON, ASA SHREVE. Dallas, April 14, 1 870. T:Sm If you wish the very best Cabwbt Pho tographs, you must call on BRADLEY A RULOFSON, 429 Montgomery street, . San Francisco, . Scrofula is a taint or infection in the hu man organism which weakens the vital forces, . and d irders or disarranges the functions of the whole system. This taint or infection is most usually hereditary in the constitution, but it may also arise from habits of life, unwhole some food, etc. In time, if this disease docs not show itself m an ulcerous or tubercular form, it induces those other diseases, such as consumption, ulcerations of the liver, stomach and kidneys, salt rheum, dropsy, etc. The best remedy ever yet discovered is "l)r. walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters." It will euro the disease if not too far advanced, and will eradicate the cause. WORDS OF WISDOM ' For Yoitng Mejt, On the Ruling Passion in Youth and Early Manhood, with SELF HELP for the Erring; and Unfortunate. Sent in sealed letter envel opes, free of charge. Address, Howard Asso ciation, Box if, Philadelphia, Pa. o : pQl IV " II L JjTAI. THE GREAT Family Medicine of the Age Taken Internally, It Cures Dyientery, Cholera, Diarrhvn, Cramp and Pain in the Stomach, liowtl Complaints, Painter' Colic, Liver Complaint, Dyxpejwia, TnJuge'tioH Sore Throat, Sudden Cold, CotKjh, &c, d'c. Used Externally, it Cures Iioih, Felon, Cut, Bruie, Hum, Scald, Old Sore, Sprain, Toothache, l'ain in the Face, DiSeuralgia, ltheniatim, I routed i tet, A... .;. lECIIAIVICS' HOTEL, Nos. 102, 104, 106 Front street, cor Alder, P0BTLAND, OREGON,, THOMAS RYAN, - - PROPRIETOR. (Formerly of the What Cheer House.) HAVING OPENED THE ABOVE HOUSE, the proprietor wishes to announce to the public that, he is now prepared to accommodate guests in a satisfactory manner at the most reasonable rates. , ; The entire house has been newly finished and furnished throughout in the most complete and coinfoatablo manner. Baggage taken to and from the house fiee of harge. 19 BANK EXCHANGE SALOON, Main sreet, : : Dallas, Ogn. WINES. LIQUORS, TOhTER, ALE, Bitters, Cigars, Candies, Oysters.! and Sardines will be served to gentle--- men on the outside of the counter, by a gentle man who has an eye to "biz" on the inside. So come along, boys ; make no delay, and we will soon hear what you have to Fay. ?,2 W. R CLINGAN. C. B. STILES' HEADQUARTERS Main street, Opposite Court House, New Store! Neyr Goods! I AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER A large asortment of choice PROVISIONS, GROCERIES, WOODEN WARE, TOBACCO, FRUITS, CIGARS, YANKEE NOTIONS, Etc., Etc. . Also, a General Assortment of BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS. I design to keep only the CHOICEST and BEST articles and sell them at a Small Profit1 For Cash. MY MOTTO.-Q.uick sales and small profits. G. B. STILES. HURGREN & SHmDLER, Importers and Dealers in FURNITURE AND The Largest Stock and th01dest Fur-, niture House In Portland. WAREROOTMS AND FACTORY: CORNER SALMON AND FIRST STREETS, s PORTLAND, OREGON. 19 tf TO THE WORKING CLASS.-rWeare now prepared to furnish all classes with constant employment at home, the whole of the time or for the spare moments. Business new, light and profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from 50c. to $5 per evening, and a propor tional sum by devoting their whole time to tba business. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address and test the business, we make this unparalleled offer? To such as are not well satisfied, we will send $1 to pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars, a valuable gam pie, which will do to commence work on, and a, copy of "The People's Literary Companion" one of the largest and best family newspapers published all sent free by mail. Reader, if you want permanent, profitable work, address E. C. ALLEN A CO., Auof s'ta. Maixk. 30 FRESH GARDEN SEEDS ! OF EVERY VARIETY, AT G. B. STILES' STORE! Dallas's, Jan. 29.-38-4 1. WELCH'S PREMIUM SALMON BEST in market in kits or barrels. For aleal COX A EARHART'S, galem.