THE INDEPENDENT.
ssxTinmr on the saxds.
We wandered away from the crowd.
The biaie of the noisy band.
By me lining Hi of Ui onu.
over ine gulden wad ; , . .
Taking rl.JIcDljM nonnense.
lnaixttUng prerxwterous shells, ..... - .
F"l-tm aud jeUara, various.
Willi lingular maritime sruelU. ' :
A fcotUe, a btirrel, aome seaweed.
Some muscular bivalve agape, " ;
The remains of their edible persona
Shrivelled aud dried out o shape; :
Taat children Interring- each other
lu Jocular tumblet of tnd,
Dlggiuit. and del vine, and laugutng,
A merrj sepulchral baud.
"Might I KTirkef "As amaUer of course."
Bhe liked ihe smell rf the weed,
A light from a aoncf the toll.
And back with tupctuoua speed.
?iwM pnioed In a pensive polne
A 1 nnUeiewly reared her naod,
. And I nw that be wrote, with her parasol,
Lloea on the golden (and.
My heart tt patted my riot;
bt-'s writing, no doubt, on tbe sly,
Tl'.u uaine that please tier beat
- My own, I'll be bound," thought I.
. Over her snocMet I peeped '
Over her rutlUog collar.
On lh golden aaud ahe'dacrawled :
fltAJ.uou. llarper't Bator.
H.ltle't Vacation.
BY EVELTK.
Only ' a minor teacher in a village
school, -witli a salary of fifty dollars per
month. I was an orphan, and lived with
my aunt, my mother's sister, to whom I
owed a debt of gratitude.1 Wo lived
(done, in a modest, unpretending "way,
in a neat little cottage, situated on the
outskirts of the village, ten minutes'
walk from my school, i
I had no sister nor brother, therefore
was devotedly attached to mjmow absent
consul, uerue, venom my motner rearea
from infancy. We natnrallv looked on
i-ach otlier as sisters and the dearest of
fompamons. But she left the village.
prepared to travel and seek a position as
governess, while I remained -with my
nunt near the lonely old home that -was
now deserted. It was nearlv three vears
hince we parted, Gertie and I. I had
heard frequently from her. In her last
letter she told me she was engaged to be
married, but declined to give me the
particulars, saying she hoped soon to
have good news to tell me.
"Oh, how I waited and longed for let
ters from Gertie! I thought often, as the
.weeks went by, that she must have en
tirely forgotten me. It was probable
mat sue was married, and bad found
new and nobler love than mine.
I was absorbed in these reflections,
when the postman thrust in the open
window of the school-house a letter
which he held in his hand. In a moment
the envelope flew open.
"Oh, it is from Gertie! Dear Gertie,
Jiow could I think you heartless? ;
The letter read as follows;
"Deak Hat-tie: It seems a very long
lime since..-last I wrote, but I have
abundant good news to tell you. I have
tiow a beautiful home with the best and
noblest of husbands. The one wish to
jo gratified is your presence here.
f-peak of you almost unceasingly to my
Lusband, who knows how much we love
each other. Now that your holidays are
come, won't you spend them with George
and me? The beautiful surroundings, I
know, will please you, and perhaps you
will be persuaded to live with me and
fthare my home : ' it would be but
a small return of the debt
owe you. Vo not hesitate; come as
hoon aa you are free. Write to us, and
nppoint the time of your arrival.
Oeorge will meet you at the station, as
we live a short distance in the country.
Do not fail, dear Hattie. Love to auntie
nd yourself. Still your affectionate
cousin, " Gebttb Dent."
Never did letter brinrr so much plea
ure to a dreary spirit as Gertie's brought
to me. I shut the schoolhouse for the
summer vacation with a feeling of relief
and pleasure, determined to accept her
invitation as early as possible. I hur
ried home, as I was unusually late, to
meet my aunt looking for my return.
" What in the world has happened,
child? Yon. are excited ; is anything
"woug?;..-. ' .-
"Mothing, auntie. I have received a
Jotter Tronx Gertie, who is married, and
fiends me a pressing invitation to spend
ny holidays with her."
"Uut, child, surely you would not
think of such a thing? You have never
lieen awav from home ; the distance is
lowar for a vonn drl."
" Auntie, I have determined to go, so
don't try to persuade me differently.
Just read Gertie's letter, and I know you
-will awrjrove. .
" Well, I Buppose I shall have to give
- you your own way," wiping her glasses
nnor to adiustina tnem on ner nose.
Kissing her gratefully, I ran up stairs
to pen a few lines to my cousin, fixing
the time of my visit. The next task was
not so easy. My wardrobe was not very
.extensive, and to adapt it for the advent
ut hand required tact and ingenuity.
However, with my aunt's admirable
jadgmont, combined with my own taste,
in less tnan a weeic 1 was penecuy satis
fied with mv outfit.
The day of mv departure came at last.
intolerably warm, but bright and sunny,
as July days usually are. I bade my
aunt an affectionate adieu, wiping away
n tear as I looked back, only to see her
irazina at me through the window.
half regretted the step I was about to
take, as the distance lengthened and
could Bee her dear old face no more, and
I thought how lonely she would be in
jny absence. But , I unconsciously
- drifted from homo thoughts as 1 passed
my way through the crowd of passen
gers all ready to board the tram.
During the entire journey my thoughts
were busy with my intended visit. I had
pictured to myself Gertie's husband
waiting to receive me; but how should I
recognize him ? -
At last my destination was reached,
and my heart gave a throb as I stepped
from the train to the platform, anxiously
canning every face, hoping to find a
friend. Suddenly my attention was at
i racted by a gentleman seated in a car
riage behind a magnificent span of grays.
I perceived at a glance that I was the
aubject of his earnest gaze.
"Gertie's husband," I thought. "How
noble looking, and how worthy of Ger
tie!" " I hope I have the honor of address
ing Miss Hattie Lawrence," be said, ap
proaching. ""I am she," I ventured timidly, vainly
endeavoring to suppress a characteristic
diffidence.
Evidently perceiving my embarrass
ment, he cordially extended his band.
"lam happy to meet you, Miss Law
rence; you must be very tired after so
long a ride. If you are ready I will
-help you to the carriage. Gertie is
awaiting your arrival anxiously. Her
husband was called from home this moru
ing, on business; consequently the pleas
ant duty of meeting you fell on his
brother, Phil."
I must have showed evidence of mis
- trusting his introductory statement, for
he added, his blue eyes beaming with
humor,
" I hope you can trust yourself to me."
I said yes, and he helped me to the
carriage. In a short time we had left
the depot and the village far behind.
The gentle animals leisurely trotted along
as we gained a gradual ascent in the
road, which gave us an unobstructed
view of one of the most beautiful land
scapes I had ever seen. To the north
stood a range of massive cliffs, out of
whoso highest peak came the ceaseless
roar of a mighty cataract, its silver
Bpray being just then embellished by
all the beauteous hues of the rainbow
Caused Dy tne las ungoruig rays
of the setting sun. Beneath, lay
the smiling valley, luxuriantly garbed
with the richest treasures of the season.
" Beyond, stood a grove, and wrapped in
its bosom could be seen several white
cottages, an occasional gleam of Bun
pliino transforming the windows into
burnished gold. ' .
I ventured to break the silence, being
" hardly capable of controlling the im
pulse. - ;
"This is one of the most charming
Spots I have ever seen."
Mr. Dent smiled. ,
"I perceive, Miss Lawrence, that you
"' are an admirer of nature."
"J am, indeed," I replied. i
I am glad you have come. Miss Hat
tie," he continued; "we are so lonely at
the grove! I hope your visit will be a
pleasant one."
i thanked him with as much composure
as I could muster, and we relapsed into
silence.,.:: '.;:::--
At last my journey was ended; for
Gertie's familiar face peeped at me
from the portals of a pretty villa, and a
minute later we embraced each other.
"Hattie, you must be very tired.
Come, now, tea is ready. But first I have
something to show you which I know
you will love."
She led the way to an adjoining room,
where a sweet baby lay asleep in its
crib. -.- . i " .
'"Oh, Gertie, why did you not men
tion this darling's existence to me be
fore?" ' .
"Because I wanted to surprise you."
I kissed the sweet child carefully, lest
I should interrupt its peaceful slumbers.
and then followed Gertie to the dining
room, where I met George, Gertie's
husband, whose hearty welcome and
generous hospitality made me feel quite
at borne. ;
It is needless to describe how pleasant
ly my vacation passed. It seemed to me
like coming into new life, as it really
was, for when I returned to my aunt I
was the promised bride of Phillip Dent.
Gertie and I live near each other, We
often talk of old times. My dear aunt
has gone to her last resing place, where
she has met her well-earned reward.
Stories of the Stage.
Frequently since his first night before
a London audience, Mr. Gilbert has had
such violent attacks of stage fright that
he has for several moments been unable
to speak his lines. To this day he never
goes on the stage in a new character or
on ' an opening night without fear and
trembling. : . Nearly every other promi
nent actor in this and other countries
has had the same experience. Devrient,
the eminent German tragedian, was par
ticularly subject to stage fright; the
great Macready was irritable and ner
vous as an old maid when on the stage.
and could not be talked to or even
looked at on the first night; while our
own Lawrence Barrett, when behind the
scenes, is so much occupied with the
work he has in hand that he can hardly
be brought to recognize his best friends.
The unfortunate being who chanced to
cut Edwin Forrest out of a scene, as the
theatrical phrase has it, would, during
the remainder of the great man's engage
ment, find his life a burden. Mr. Gil
bert is not alone in believing that For
rest was not only a truly wonderful ac
tor, but a bully and a coward. It is a
matter of record that on one occasion, in
the Tremont Theatre, he tormented a lit
tle fellow one-third his size almost to
madness, but when the young man at
last turned upon him with a Boman
sword from the "property room," swear
ing to take his life, he fled to his dress
ing room in the wildest alarm, and did
not come out again until the danger, if
there was any, was passed.
The elder Booth, as Mr. Gilbert re
membered him, was one of the most gen
tle and good-tempered of men. Unlike
many great actors, he always had a kind
word for the most insignificant members
of the companies with which he played,
and he was ever ready to excuse their
blunders. An incident will illustrate
the latter trait in his character. He was
playing Sir Edward Mortimer in the
VIron Chest"--one of his greatest parts
to aa immense audience, and was just
on the point of making the most effective
speech which he had in the play, when,
by a mistake of one of the minor charac
ters, he was obliged to make sense of
the scene to slur it over and go ou
withot delivering the speech in question.
When the enrtain fell the young man
who had made the mistake stood in fear
and trembling, fully expecting that the
lightest punishment which would come
to him would be an instantaneous dis
missal from the theater. He was mis
taken. Mr. Booth, in passing him, said
simply, "You were not very clear in that
scene. Try to do better another time."
That was the end of the matter.
Whilo Mr. Gilbert was stage manager
of the Tremont Theater one of the stock
company, a sensitive young man, during
a rehearsal became so frightened and con
fused by Forrest's bullying directions
and abuse that he forgot his lines.
When the rehearsal was over Forrest
went to Mr. Gilbert and complained bit
terly of the young man; asked why in
the name of hades he could not have
better support.
"Mr. Smith knows his part well and
can play it well," replied Gilbert coolly.
"Knows his part, sir; Knows his part!
D n it, sir, he can't remember a line
of it," thundered Forrest.
"You frightened it out of his head."
"I frighten him! How, sir, how ?"
"Uy abusing and badgering him, an
swered Gilbert, his blood getting some
what warmer, "if you had not inter
fcrred with him there would have been
no trouble. Let him alone and he will
play the part to-night as well as it can
be played. Thi3 proved to be the case,
and from that time forward Mr. Forrest
hod no more complaints to make to
Stage Manager Gilbert.
Flooding the Sahara.
The plan of Donald Mackenzie for
opening the interior of the African con-
tinent to European commerce by admit
ting the waters of the Atlantic through
an artificial channel into a vast depressed
area of the arid dessert, which for ages
has been the impassable barrier that has
isolated the dwellers of the rich and fer
tile country lving to the south from con-
tact with civilization, has just received a
fresh impulse by its presentation in pop-
ular form in the pages of Scribner's
Monthly. The project of Mr. Mackenzie
is older than that of tfoudaire for creat
ing an African Inland sea, though by so
means so well known as the latter; and
if the engineering features of the scheme
have been correctly stated and observed,
the Mackenzie project could be made to
accomplish vastly more important re
sults, at a cost not greater and probably
considerably less than that of Kou
daire. What is known as the Basin of El
Joof is a great depression, 200 feet below
the ocean level, in the western portion of
the Desert of Sahara, covering an area
of ou.wu square miles, and was at one
time an arm of the Atlantic ocean, the
channel of which was placed not far
from Cape Juby, opposite to the Canary
Islands. The month of this ancient
channel, which is still discernible, is 2y,
miles wide, and is blocked by a sand-bar
about 300 yards across, and elevated ten
to thirty feet above sea level. Assuming
these statements of the topography of
the region to be accurate, as Dr. Macken
zie after several explorations affirms un
equivocally, all that would be required
to convert the arid basin of El J00T into
a vast inland sea of 60,000 square miles
in area, would be to pierce this ancient
channel with a canal, 300 yards in length
and a little over thirty feet deep. A
small ditch only would be required for
this purpose, Mr. Mackenzie claims,
sjneo. when communication was once
established, the water of the ocean
would pour into the depressed basin and
scour out the channel for itself. The
feasibility of this project on the score of
engineering difficulties, says the Engi
neering and Mining Journal, does not
appear ever to have been called into se
rious question, and of the two projects,
Mackenzie's and that of Koudaire, for
flooding the Algerian chottes, the former
is not only vastly the greater in the pos
sible geographical and climatm changes
it would bring about, but in its commer
cial aspects also, since it would bring
Timbuctoo, the great negro metropolis,
within 2,000 miles of England, making
it, practically, a seaport, and the whole
of North Central Africa would be brought
within easy reach of the harbors of Eu
rope. Mr. Mackenzie has championed
this scheme zealously and indefatigably
for a number of years, and though he
has suffered many checks and disap
pointments, his faith in its ultimate suc
cess appears to be unshaken. .
Citoyen Jules Valleo, the well-known
Communist refugee iu London, in writing
recently to Mile. Bernhardt for permission
to call opon her, said : "M. Got is friendly
enough to forget that he was near being
shot by those with whom I was van
quished, and receives me sometimes in
the morning just as if I was not a pro
scribed Revolutionist."
From the Frozen Zone.
The arrival of over two hundred Ice
landers on Wednesday evening was a
most welcome visitation at this season of
the year. The temperature has been en
tirely comfortable since they struck the
town. In counteraction of the summer
solstice they beat the Manitoba wave out
of sight. They were a cool-looking
crowd. This party want by sailing ves
sels from Iceland to Glasgow, where
they took the Valdemia for Quebec,
where they arrived ou July 13th.
Their destination was originally Mani
toba, but, being captivated by the oily
speech of an emissary of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway, the party
were induced to change their pro
gramme, and, instead of going to the
Canadian province, they proposed
locating at Minnesota, a border . settle
ment on the Winona and St. Peter Bail
way. Not a soul among the the 200 em
igrants from the frozen zone understood
a word of English. Of course an inter
preter accompanied the party. But for
him they would have been obliged to lay
over at some station until they could
pick up a little English education.
The children, of whom there was a
good-sized grist, wore sleek-looking kids,
with blue eyes and "tw" heads. The
men and women all had white hair.
There wasn't a black eye among the
whole 200. , A few of the women were
quite handsome, and all were passably
good-looking in appearance away ahead
of most foreign immigrants. They ap
pear to have succeeded in raising chil
dren in Iceland if nothing else, for one
middle aged woman was trying to take
care of 13 youngsters, the oldest being
only 15 years of age. The men wore
sheepskin overcoats, or cloaks, with a
headgear, or hood, attached, the gar
meats being sewn together by the sinews
of the reindeer. The lower extremities
were encased in sheepskin leggings.
Their feet were dressed in wooden clogs.
Some of the overcoats had sleeves, and
some had not. These people carry an
enormous bulk of baggage. One old
fellow, who hobbled around on two
canes, was growling because he couldn't
find his seven trunks. In one respect
they resembled tourists more that immi
grants. Chicago 'l.mes.
A Garden Pabty in London. Lady
Holland gave a garden party, and, strange
to say, the rain held on, although every
man in the grounds was armed with an
umbrella, and there was not the briefest
glimpse of sunshine. Some few Ameri
cans were there, among them Mr. and
Mrs. Choate. . Lady Holland herself was
present the entire afternoon among her
guests for, as you are aware, the old
house still keeps up its reputation for
hospitality, although there are no such
guests to till its chambers now as Byron
and Sheridan, svdney btuith and l alley
rand, Washington Irving and Mme. de
Stael. But such wits as can be collected
together in these latter days Were to be
seen on the lawn or among the flower
gardens on this occasion, there were
pretty women enough to do justice to
the traditions of the house. The Prin
cess of Wales was there with three of her
children, the center of an admiring
group. A party of acrobats had been en
gaged for the amusement of the children
and as the Princess of Wales sat looking
on, everybody else nocked to the spot too
and the consequence was that the acrobats
had a much larger audience than they
ever dreamt of getting. Lord BeaconsBeld
was present (not as one of the acrobats),
and so was Mr. Gladstone, but neither
spoke to the other. Mrs. Bonalds was
chatting with the Prince of Wales or at
least the story went around that it was
Mrs. Ronalds, and certainly the lady in
question has been taking a conspicuous
position in London society of late. The
Prince of Wales is a great admirer of
American ladies, and you may have ob
served that he stood sponger for Airs.
Paget's infant recently a proof of his
great regard for husband and wife. Alto
gether there were near a thousand pur
sons present at this garden party, and
jjauy iiuiinuu must, iiuvv rcjuiuvu in mo
temporary revival of the glories of her
house, still standing secure amid its fine
gardens and venerable park, although
the imitation Elizabethan villa of the
modern builder is pressing it close upon
every sides, and the day is not, perhaps,
far distant when the dwelling iu which
Addison died will be doomed to be sural
lowed up by this all-devounng monster
of London. Cbrr. N. Y. Herald.
A Feat in Railroading.
One of the most remarkable feats ever
accomplished in railroading was perform
rl recent lv hv the St- Louis. Iron Monn
tain and Southern in a change of gauge of
seven hundred miles of road. Hereto
fore the gauge had been five feet. If has
been reduced to the standard width of
four feet eight and it half inches. ., About
six weeks ago the Board of Directors of
the Iron Mountain adopted a resolution
providing for the change of gauge, and
immediately tberealter Mr. Thomas
Allen, the President of the company.gave
the order for the work to be done. Active
preparations were begun at once.
Extra men were employed, and all the
shops began to run on extra time. Every
locomotive and every car had to be cut
down for the new gauge, and much of
this had to be done beforehand, so there
would be no interruption of business.
The actual work of changing the track
began at some points as soon as the mid-
night trains had passed. Over three
thousand men were employed for the oc
casion. The men divided into squads,
and each squad was put under the charge
of a "boss." The "bosses" were under
the direction of the roadmasters, and the
road masters under the direction of the
division superintendent, and the whole
gang under the supervision of the general
superintendent.
There are four divisions of the Irou
Mountain Railroad. The Texas division
is 145 miles in length ; the Arkansas
division is 180 miles in length: the
Missouri division is 19G miles in length.
and the St. Louis division is 172 miles in
length. -
Over six hundred freight cars, sixty
engines, and all the passenger coaches
have been cut down and are ready for
the new gauge, and the regular business
of the road was interfered with only
about six or seven hours. Regular trains
will start hereafter and will arrive and
depart as usual. The cost of the change
will not fall short of $200,000. St. Louis
Pott-Dispatch.
Alsace-Lorraine. It is pretty certain
that the Provinces of Alsace and Lorraine
are to be made an independent Federal
State, with the seat of Government at
strasbnrg, and that t leld-Marshai Alan-
teutfel is to be its Viceroy. This distin
guished general, who in outward appear
ance attempts to immitate Frederick the
Great, has long labored under much un
popularity. As chief of His Majesty's
Military Cabinet, he was called upon to
complete the reorganization of the Prus
sian army, a task performed by bim with
admirable sagacity and skill. At thattime
be was tbe object of violent attack in tbe
Prussian Diet, the luaioritv of which
detested him as (he foremostchampion of
the sovereign rights of the (Jrown in
the conflict with Parliament. In conse
quence of the bitter denunciation pro
nounced against him by Dr. Tweeten, a
leader of the Liberals, be challenged the
latter, and wounded him in a duet. As
Governor of Sleswick, and later as Com
mander-in-Chief of the German Army of
Occupation in France after the war, he
manifested such eminent administra
tive capacities as made him as famous
in the civil department as he was
in the army. His campaign in 1866
on the Main, and bis operations against
Bonrbaki, whom he forced to retire,
with his army to Swiss territory, are bright
gems in the annals of German history.
While firm in his various vocations, he is
winning and conciliatory in his manners,
and will gain for himself friends even
among those obliged bv circumstances to
. . . . j m r l ,
be tils apparent adversaries, meauwuue,
it ia difficult to lose sight of tbe fact that
hia appointment is virtually the settle
ment of a matter concerning which it was
Impossible for either a Frenchman or a
German to speak or write impartially.
X. Y. Tuna.
Mouy an old-line Whig will remember
that famous silver vase, two-and-a-half
feet high, which was presented to Wenry
Clay when he was running tor President
in 1844. It has iustbeea offered for sale
in Boston by the Commoner's grandson.
Onr conntrv exchanges are revelling
in a perfect riot of delight in columns of
delightful yarns about the regulation
"farmer who had a terrible conflict with
a snakb. that measured twenty-one foot
eleven a$4 three-quarter inches.'
"SXCBXTIOF XAB0H2Y."
TROTH 1B0CT ALL TBS 1IYSTBBIJTA ASD MtJM-
MXBII8.
London Truth.
" Perhaps," says an. article in the Timet,
" if Freemasons disclosed their secrets they
wonld lose little worth keeping, and the
world would acquire little worth acquiring."
This la all the more true as the Freemasons
have no secrets. Account of their childish
mummeries have been frequently published.
I am not mvsrlf a Freemason, but I have
often amnsed myself by passing for one.
An ordinary lodge is formed at follows: It
must consist of not less than six entered ap
prentices and one past master. The room in
which the meeting takes place oueht to be
oblong. In the middle there is a stool or ta
ble 'bat is called tbe altar, and on tbe altar
there isabib!e, a carpenter's square and a
compass. K mnd the altar are three iiabted
candies. Tbe " Mater " sit at one end of
the room, which i termed tbe east : on one
side of bira is lh " Secretarv," on tbe other
the ''Treasurer," an t a liitle before him is
the " Senior Deacon." At the orher end of
tbe room (called tbe wev) the " Senior Ward
en is semen, with tbe junior Deicnn '
little in advance of him. Half way down tbe
room, on tbe left of the " Master," the " Jun
ior Warden " is rested, and tbis place is
termed the south- If there are nine Masons
presmt there is an "Outer Guard. cu!ed
the " Tiler." and an Inner Guard ;" if only
seven are present tbe " Junior Deacon " acta
as " Tver," and the " Henior Deacon " aa
"Inner Guard." The proceedings commence
by the "Master" giving one rap with his
gavel. Tbe " Tiler " is t ben stationed outside
tbe door with a drawn sword. Ue gives three
knocks outside, which are answered by three
knocks inside, then one knock inside is given,
which is answered bv one ontside.
Tbe lodge is now " tiled," and the Masons
put on their aprons, etc. A dialogue ensues
between the Matter'' and the different offi
cers, in which each states why he is in the
position that be has taken. Then, with more
knocks, the lodge is opened, each present
giving signs of the degree of "Entered Ap
prentice." These signs are called right an
gles, horizontals, and perpendiculars. Tbe
first is made by placing tbe hands at right
angles, one foot in front of the center of the
body, the palms together, and tbe lerc band
under; tbe second by raising the right hand
to tbe neck and drawing it across the throat,
tbe elbow beiDg as high as tbe hand ; tbe
third by letting the haod drop perpendicu
larly by tbe side, the hand turned back.
After tbis tbe ordinary business of tbe lodge
eirnruences this consists in settling accounts
and voting sums of money in charity, with
occasional "calls from labor to refreshment ;"
then comes tbe initiation of any new mem
ber whose name has been mentioned at a
previous meeting.
The candidate has to Bubmit to a ballot,
and if successful the " deacons '' are sent out
to prepare him. Tbis U done by taking from
him anything metallic, slipping his left arm
out of his shirt-sleeve and through tbe bosom
of the shirt so as to leave tbe arm and the left
breatt bare, and making him roll the left leg
of his trousers above the knee, blindfolding
him, and tying a rope around his neck called
a " cable tow." The " senior deacon " now
returns, and the candidate is led by tbe
"junior deacon "to tbe closed door, on
wbich he is instructed to give three raps ;
these are answered bv three raps inside, then
one rap is exchanged, and tbe door is opened
about two inches. After a conversation be
tween tbe two " deacons " he is let in, and
a point of a compass is pressed against the
left breast. He is then led to the
middle of the room, and t ld to kneel.
when a prayer is otfered up. This over, tbe
"master ' takes him bv the band and says:
"Arise, follow your leader and fear no dan
ger." He u led three times around tbe lodge.
and finally halted before the "senior warden"
in the "west," who teaches him to approach
tbe "east," his feet forming the right angle
of an oblong square. At length he finds him
self close to tne "altar, wnere ne Kneels
forming a square, ills lett hand is now
placed under the bible, square and compass,
and his right band over them. In tbis posi
tion he repeats the oath, in which he engages
to keep inviolate t he secret ot the order "un
der no less penalty than io have my throat
cnt across from ear to ear, my tongue tern
out by tbe roots, and my body buried id the
rough eand of tbe sea, a cable tow's length
from the shore st low-water mark, where the
tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four
hjurs
After the oath the bandage is taken from
his eyes, and tbe "master" approaches bim
with rectangular steps, and making tbe sums
The "signs" are then explained to him, as
also tbe grip and the pass-word. The grip
consists m each person, on joining hands,
pressing the thumb oh tbe first joint of the
bret bnger or the oi ner. ine word is ' ttuaz
One Mason says "Bo," the other "ax." The
candidate is now an entered apprentice ; he
is given an apron of sheepskin, aud the rest
oi the ceremony consists in a son or expian
ation of the mystic nature of the performance,
and in endless repetitions.
The second degree is called the "fellows'
craft." Tbe initiatory ceremonies are mostlr
tbe same. Tbe sign ia made by pressing tbe
neht hand against tne lett breast with the
fingers partly clincheJ, and then dronping it
down by tbe side, while at the same time the
left arm is stretched out horizontally from tbe
shoulder to the elbow, and perpendicularly
from the elbow to the wrist The grip con
sists in putiing the thumb between the first
joints of tbe fore and second ringers. There
are two pass-words, "Jachin" and "Shib
boleth." The, third degree is the Master Mason's.
The candidate is " prepared " by being strip
ped naked above tbe waist and below his
knees, and a rope is put three times round
his body. Tbe sign is made by putting the
right hand to tbe left side of tbe stomach.
the band open, tbe palm down, and after
drawing it across trom left to ngnt,
letting It fall by the side. There is, too,
another called the "hailing sign," which is
made by raising both hands and arms. The
word is Tubalcain, and tbe grip is given by
pressing tbe thumb between tbe first joint of
the second and third linger, men Joi-
lows a representation of the death of Hiram
Abiff.
Tbe candidate is pushed down and covered
with chairs, eta This represents death and
burial. Out of bis grave tbe new Master Ma
son is hauled by the " lion's grip," wbich
consists of taking hold of bis wrist, after tbe
apprentice grip and the craftsman's grip have
railed to save bim. Then knee to knee, foot
to foot, and breast to breast, tbe most sacred
word in the Masonic vocabulary is whispered
to him. Tbis word la Mah-hah-nono.
A CURIOUS FBXSESIIXXNT.
TBB BIKGULAB KXFKBIIHCS THAT BETEL A ST,
- ' LOUIS HAH IS XCBOFS.
ISL fouis Republican.! -
A few years ago there resided in St. Louis
two brothers both now deceased whose
names were and are "as familiar as household
words" in tbis community. Partners in a
large and successful business, which had
brought them an ample fortune, they were
bound together by the closest ties of anection;
and tbeir fraternal love was not the least re
markable feature of characters universally
respected and admired. At the time of which
we speak, the elder was in the enjoyment of
pertect health, while tbe younger felt tbe ne
cessity of the rest and recreation afforded by
a trip to Europe, lie was fortunate enough
to secure the company of a well known citi
zen, to whom we are indebted for tbe follow
inidfacts: They had traveled leisurely through
a portion of the continent and reached the
little village of Chamouni in Switzerland,
where they expected to remain a few days
and then continue their journey. Returning
to the hotel at night, af.er an excursion to
tbe ice fields around Mont Blanc, our in-
formaiit. whom we will-call Mr. 1) ,
said to his companion: "Well, , let
ns lay out our plans for to-morrow, so
that we can start right after breakfast
and do what we have to do comfortably."
K , contrary to his usual custom, manifested
no interest in tbe programme of pleasure,
and intimated that he was abou t tad? to go
home. D expressed his surprise at this
sudden change of mind, but told him that a
nigbt's sleep waa all he needed to revive his
spirits and restore the enthusiasm which had
ao unexpectedly evaporated. The other did
not think so, but waa willing to retire early
and try the experiment. Next morning E
anuounced biB intention of returning to
America as soon as possible. Profoundly as
tonished at this resolve, 0 inquired the rea
son. "I am," said his friend, "impressed
with the idea that my brother is ill, very ill,
and I must go to him at once." In vain was
he reminded that the last letters receive 1
from home justified no such supposition ;
that the brother waa then well, and that there
was absolutely no ground for believing his
health impaired in the leafct. E admitted
the force of tbe argument, bat was not con
vinced. Ue declared that something told
him hia brother was seriously indisposed ;
mat tne impression came opon him the day
before and had deepened ever since, and that
be must and would go home. Finding
bis purpose unchangeable. D of course
yielded to it, and within twenty four hoars
they were homeward bound. Arriving in
New York E found letters informing him
mat nis brother had been smitten bv tne dis
ease wbich finally ended hia life. We think
a comparison of dates showed that the fatal
attack came on the very day E had the
presentiment in Cbamouni 6000 miles away.
It ia hardly necessarv to sv that such
things are not uncommon. Books treating
of tbis branch of the so-calltd "iuptrnt-
ural" are full of cases apparently as well au
thenticated as tbe one we have given. Usu
ally, however, the'preaentiment is conveyed
in a dream or in the wakefu hours of nigbt.
In this instance i( appears to have come
when all tbe eeqsea were awake and active,
and amid scenes extremely unfavorable to
tbe operations of a morbid fancy. Moreover
E was a practical common -sense inn of the
world, sound in mind and body, and if any
thing deficient in imaginative power. The
presentiment was literally driven into mm.
and its verification makes the mystery com
plete. Ue urooabiy woutd nave been the
first to laugh at such an idea in aaother per
son, and evidently received it bimsejf under
stoutest piotest.
FASHIOX BOTES.
Fans are made to match the costume.
Black la tbe best color for photographing,
Rings to match the color of the necklac
are a new fancy. .
Poppies ara much worn on the coarse-
heavy, straw hats.
- Twenty-four-buttoaed gaiters are the most
recent mode for the feminine aristocracy
Brown Holland ia being embroidered with
chenille, and also gold, for summer unaer
vesta, rockets and facings,
" The fancv for beaded lace is on thei in
erease. and Breton. French and 8panishlac4
is seen sparkling with beads.
Fashionable dress shales are those of faded
tints of ancient tapestry ; garnet, rose, Ribsia
bine and dead gray being the leading on is.
Sleeves are now made to fit tbe arm tightly;
tbe latest styles showing the arm above the
elbow Bttiug as tightly as tte waist or snou
derr.
Black has become very fashionable lan-l
distinguished for street wiiir. tbe cfftMt of rich
trimming uikterinl
making t handsomer
than of old.
Rows of Breton insertion dewed together
are made into what are c.iMmi lockt collars
for tying closely around the neck with low,
square dresses.
Great bunches of field daiies are warn al
the belt, and heavy ba h of dahdt
I ion seed are worn wi n buttercupi for bu!-tou-hoie
bouquets. !
Tbe latest pirasoli are of Indian pongee.
embroidered in particolored sprigs on 'tbe
ground and a garland border. Tliey are
mounted ou a rattan stick.
Fashionable ladies who witth the very h.test
styles and designs in cotunies, rummage tbe
garret for the oldest fashion pUtes and have
tbeir dresses made after tbem. -
The most novel shade hats are in small
straw braid, like that used for mats, with
brims embroidered in crewels, then faced
with silk and trimmed with a scarf of the
same shade.
Plaited skirls are very much worn by little
children and by older girU Tbe style suits
almost any material, aud u adopted for
ginghams, woolens, and sometimes for
checked silks.
Washing loops are among the useful trim
mings. Tbey are of any washiug fabric lined
with fai-t-colored lawns, either red, blu, or
coral ; these bright linings imitate Asiatic
silk, and are very pretty.
Aprons made of ecru or tea-colored linen.
embroidered by crewels and tied back with
bright ribbons, are worn by ladies with tbeir
morning toiie'.s. i-inaiore aprons are aiso
popular for garden parties.
Unbleached muslin is made up In short
round skins, overskirts and half fitting
basques, trimmed with banks of bandana
plaid. These dresses are much liked for lawn
tennis, croquet and morning walks.
A beautiful traveling dress belonging to a
bridal outfit was made of ruby cashmere,
trimmed with ruby and gray 6tamped velvet
and hand-painted buttons. This costume
was a marvel of good taste and beauty.
Tbe fashionable bUck satin dresses are
trimmed with cut steel, Jet, gross grain, and
black and whits polka doited satin ; the lat
ter making a strikingly effective trimming.
With this ia worn a hat trimmed with tbe
same.
It is the little things, the finishing touches,
which freshen and brighten a lady's toilet
and add so much to its grace and elegance.
and this season there is no limit to those
charming little accessories to make the ladies
handsome.
, All Sorts of Items.
1 ;
A man in TJtica, N. T., cut off his
wife's hair close to the scalp because she
had trimmed her little girl's hair short
for the hot weather.
New York pours down such hordes of
her eager inhabitants on Coney island
that a serene and philosophic Bostonian,
viewing them, described them as being
like so many parched peas in a skiuet,
A report comes from Atlantic City that
several Philadelphia horsemen have iu
contemplation the establishment next
season of a race course at Atlantic City,
somewhere iu the neighborhood of Sea
View House.
"With wheat at thirty bushels and
selling at about one dollar, and that
dollar being gold or aa good as gold, it
is uphill business to talk of ruin. What
begins in a groan generally ends iu a
grin. imeao JJlaae.
One correspondent attributes young
Louis Napoleon's death to the habit of
vaulting into bis saddle without putting
his foot into the stirrup. The fright of
his horse prevented his success on the
fatal occasion, and he fell into the bands
of the savage enemy.
A swarm of Russian locusts, covering
an area of thirty-five squaie versts (a
verst is a measure of length of ooul feet) ,
forced a company of soldiers, after the
Mayor had ordered firing on them for
half an hour, to retreat.
Boston, becoming envious of the New
Yorkers' Coney Island, loudly declares
that she ought to have an "island park"
or a summer resort where the mosses
can have the benefits of sea air and sea
bathing at a nominal price.
At the Papermaker'a Convention held
at Saratoga, recently, it was stated that,
although prices are lower than they were
last year, there is an increased demand,
and that the mills throughout the cottn?
try are running on full time.
The church, instead of jealousy gath
ering her skirts about her when he is
njentioned, will bind his name proudly
on her brow, claiming bim not only as
hers, but as her ripest fruit in this gen
eration the best, almost the only evi
dence of her essential Christianity.
Tbe lAteal Tblnar la ftelf-Bladmg- Her-
, . veaiera.
The constant liability of the rain to
pour down upon our harvest fields at any
time has ted many larmers to desire a
harvester which will more expeditiously
handle the grain than any wbich has
been heretofore obtainable. For the last
two years, Mr. W. G. Scoggins, of Wash
ington county( Oregon, has been anxious
to obtain a self-binding harvester which
would cut and una a swath ten feet in
width, and to that end has been negotia
ting with Messrs. Newbury, Chapman &
Co. for such a machine. These gentle
men, in connection with Air. Avres. man
ager of the San Francisco house of Os
borne x Co., undertook to supply Mr.
Scoggih with such a self-binder and har
vester as he deBired, and they have met
with the most abundant success, as his
letter in another column will indicate.
The machine has been put in tbe field,
and operated several uays to the entire
satisfaction of the purchaser and a large
number of persons who witnessed its
operations. This is the first and only
ten-foot self-binding harvester now known
in the world, and Messrs. Newbury, Chap
man & Co. are deserving of great credit
for their energy and success in this un
dertaking, it is something to be proud
of to introduce a machine which cannot
fail to work a revolution in the manner of
harvesting the great grain fields of Oregon
and Washington Territory. This machine
has a greater capacity than a ten-foot
header, and is destined to supercede the
headers even where they have been
deemed indispensible. as it takes a less
number of horses and cuts more per day
than the best ten-foot header. We ad
vise farmers and all parties interested to
read the testimonial of the purchaser. V.
G. Spoggin, wbich will be found in an
other column, and call ou Jtewbury,
Chapman A Co. if any further informs,
tion is desired.
Hklicintholoot. Of late years no de
partment of natural history has attract
ed more attention than that of the study
of internal parasites in man and other
animals. To the great multitude and
variety of creatures thus found, associat-.
ed by one common habit of life, have
zoologists given the general name of Hel
minths, which are a peculiar fauna des
tined at some time in their lives to occu
py an equally peculiar territory. That
territory is the wide-spread domain of
the interior of living animal bodies to
Which, alas, poor humanity forms no ex
ception. It is unpleasant to think that
we may at any time become a prey to these
dangerous and mischievous depredators.
We were lead to these reflections by a
recent visit to Dr. Van Denberg's office,
when he had just completed the expul
sion of 670 worms from Mr.' iLehtnan,
who stated that he had Buffered for 12
years. They were all small, about one
and a half ruches in length, excepting
one t nondescript abput three inches
long, an attrocious rascal qf forbidding
Appearance. Dr. Van Denberg is the
great wprm exterminator pi the century.
J&ead iiia advertisement in another col
umn. -
TO PB1NTKBS.
Wa hT imnnda of Brevier In excellent
order, which vwlllsellfor3Scenta per poo nd.
Portland Business Directory
PHYSICIAH ASiD gTRGKOM.
CARtVWELf, W. B. 8. E. cor. First and Mor
rison, over Morse's Palaee of Art.
ATTORSKV-AT-iLAW.
ADAMS, W. H. 9 Dekom'a Building, corner
Waabingtoa and First.!
DENTIST.
KOEHLER, Wm., Db,
Stuffs DENTIST -8-5WJ.
OFFICK 16T First Stmt.
MONEY LOASED-tOOOtw EOIJUHT
ivi Produce Uolit Afloounls Collected. T.
A. WOOi CO., Principal Keal relate Anient
Portland
Farmers Take Notice 1
fl'HE OREGON LAND WASHINGTON IX) h
I 4inv Land CoinnauV have surwrior advanta
ges for selling lands, aud person wishing to sell
will do well to consult eitner or mo loiiowuig
AGENTS.
Harvey Crow, Oregon City, Oregon.
A. Gray, IJubbant, Or.
Samuel Brown, Gervais, Or.
Win. II. Holme, Salem, Or.
George. Hunt, Sublimity,. Or.
J. C Poweit, Albany, Or.
Smith A Bruasfield, Junction, Or
Thompsou A Bean, Eugene City, Or.
F. A. Cbenowitb, Oorvallis, Or.
B. F. Fuller, MeMiunville, Or.
H. B. Somtuerville, Sheridan.
W. G. Piper, Independence, Or.
Charles Hubbard, Dallas, Or.
I. W. Pittenger, Hillsboro, Or.
Byron Daniels, Vancouver, W. T.
John 8. Bazorth, Pekin, W. T.
James E. Bourn, Walla Walla, W. T.
Albert Howk, Spokane Falls, W. T.
James Ruby, Pendleton, Or.
I. N. Muncey, CanyonvilIe,Or.
If not convenient to consult either of the
above agents, commurieate in person or by letter
with the bead omce at Portland, uregon.
Oregon and Washington Colony Land Co.
Rooms 8 and 9 First National Bank B'Ulg.
ADDI90N.,C. GIBBS
Attorney Jk Counselors at Xaw
Portland, : t t Oregon.
Rooms 8 and 9, over First National Bank
Particular attention paid to business In tbe
United btates coorta. :
rOK SALE.
A Bare ( ! for at ftmall. Oood Pay
ing; Invemtment la lirUart.
ANEW MILLINERY STORE GOODS,
Fixtures and Furniture, all new excel
lent location, fine store, splendid trade secured,
and future success assured. Will be sold at a
discount, as owner is going East.
For information apply or address Tklbobam
Office, Portland, Oregon. julotf
PREPARES FOR BUSINESS
A
ND THE PRACTICAL DUTIES OF LIFE
systematic course of instruction in
Bookkeeping, Business Forms, Business Arith
metic, 1 enmanslii and tbe English branches
For full information address
DkFRANCE A WHITE, Portland, Or.
D. W. PRENTICE & CO.
Music Store.
SOLE AGBXTSFOK THE
CELEBRATED WEBER,
TTAINE8 A BROS.' AND PEASE A CC
11 Uraod, Square and UprlgUt Pianos, and
ctey ana Butuuara urgans.
18 lint Street, Portland siregoa
Dr. J. I P. Van Denbergh, Sr
Ho 212 First St., bet. Taylor k Salmon,
Portland, Orearaa.
THE GREAT WORM EXTERMINATOR
ot ho Tnadteo,
Wonld tntorm Um sick genenJIv tint about M ymr
and the United SUtw, of which hv been in CiS.
loroia, nu, Dy cfcrae oenmtlon and great experiment
www w hi wnciuaioa mm uierc ara more acute and
ehonie dtacaaea bv worm. hvariatia& uimMMia
othe. epacJes of entecoa. The public generally, or the
profeasioo at large, an not avuw ot to lumber of pa.
that, or such a complaint, without an wliet. If tbe
dueaM haa been underotood. a few doaea of Dr. Van Den.
berr'a Sorei)rn Worm Remedy would hare InuMdi.
ately cured the aoniplaint. and hare eared manyairrpat
many tivaa lr. Van Denberg he ha collected a hm
variety of California root and herbs, which, by anaiv
buj, cfoee observation and eitenara expcriinenta, 'he
can conauientiotiolr say that be haa discovered new rem.
euu ior mcceauui cur of tr.a followine disease:
Dyepemia. Chronic Affection of the Liver and tu
eya. Unit and aeoi.d race of Conramptiou, Wblto
Swelling, Fabry, Spennatorrhaia or Local WaakneM,
Ncrvou. Debility, Epileptic Kit, Itheumatisn, h curat.
jia, inarmea, ineonuiienee m inno, UraveL rluor
Aitraa, Diabetes, Uronay, and all thoa diareee which
are known under the inune of Venereal, mnh mm Rnh.
ilia, in all h forms. Gonorrhea, Sleet, jMrietorea, i-auw
'Mgea, Inflammation of the Bladder and froatnoa
utanua, ciona: ion, rnatulea. Pile. Pimple,
BluU-betanrf all t'utaneou Kruption of the Skin. Can.
car Tumor cured with or without operation. Iu recent
Venerea! Diseases lit Doctor effect a cur In trutn
three to ix day, or nochanra.
Fur the e es, ear and throat. Dr. Van Denlergh pos-
It. Van Deuborjrh would dvi thoa !die troubled
with Iriegularitiea of the Uterus to try hi new reme-
uicw ami ,fet curcu.
Dr. Van Denbcnth's Infallible Worm Syrup for Chil
dren. Trio fl. n'arranted to expel Ui worms, or th
money refunded.
By cnusulUng and undertroinr a ample examination,
the alUcted can learn if their dUeases are caused by
worms or not; at all event. Dr. Van lienbergh can
tell them from what diseases they are suffering.
Consultations and examination fre of enure).
iu an case i-T. van Lenoergn guarantee in ail r's.w.
w bajw wiw wuraia, wi no cnargi-a.
9
Largo Tsacnp Km I of Wot ma Ex.
pellest.
This Is to certify that Dr. Van Deabergb expelled
large teacup lull ot worm rrora m -, o.me meae
nrina eight to ttu Inches In length, and iow I leet
like a new man again. I reside on Twenty coi.d
um, umviwii a, ana r, roru&na, uregon.
' A. LuMSDIN.
Ortr 900S Wsrsu Kinsllsd.
On bottle of nr. Van Denbera-h'a Worm Rrmn
expelled over 20u0 worm from my ton 12 years of
e- A. O UK1KF1TB, BH oaisuOu BtrOOS
FoaraaKD, JUT SI, 1879.
Harder Will Oaw
One bottle of Dr. Van Den Berga's Worm 8yra
expelled rver2000 worms from my ton ioufs, and
hat the effect of caring him of Nervous 8pma. I
reside on Eighteenth and one-half street, between
-auav(. j bknjamim u. MI.
POXTLAMD, OaiGOK, JlIKX 2. 1SS
A. Ufa Raved a boa Donth Seemed Ineyita
abl. .
; Sax Fvamiisco, March 4, 1879.
This is to certify that 1 bad been llntrering for fifteen
years with a complication of chronic diseases and fur
month confined to my bed without receiving any ben
eflt from many eminent dKtor who attended m
Given up to die by tl physicians and my friends, I was
taken to I Dr. J. P. P. Van Doubeiyh, senior, office No.
623 Nixth street, 8 V.. unable to stand or walk alone,
after a dose and careful examination Ihr. V. said all my
ailment and miery were created bv a specie of worms,
and to my and my Iriomit surprise, the Doctor exr lied
from me over 3,000 well developed worms within two
hours which gav u immediate n-li-' tnd was able to
walk and did walk en tbe wdewall lr t dsy after
ward and two weeks after the w li s were expelled
I weijrli nin pounds more than I dtu . .ure. I heliev
I should now be dead but ' thr skillful treatment o
Dr. J. P. P. Van Denbergh' aavlng my lit 1 consid
ered by myself and friend a miracle.
K. B. MlVINE.
T certify that the above facts ara true aud 1 hav
known sir. E, B. Lovine for a number ot year during
bjs sickness. CHAS. C. 0'DONNft.L, M. DM
OSes 80S Kearny street, San KraiHuaco.
A rard.
Da. J. P. P. Van Dasssaou Dear Sir: I deem It my
duty to mak the following statement: For th last
three year I have been sutTcrinr with eotatant gnawing
pain and quiyexi'i- sensation iu nr stotnaoh; also
pain (n rqv cftest and. heart; my fooc would not digest,
and I was to nervous that It was with dimculty I could
loUow my oceupation, which ha been here In Salem for
th past ton yean, a a practical dentist. In fact, from
from th constant pain and misery, I had wasted to a
mar skeleton. I had been doctoring a great deal
without any benefit, and believing then wa no help
form but to iingar on until death would relieve m of
aty suffering, home of my friends thought I had worm,
and had better sea Dr. Van Denbergh. lie told m at
not that worm were the cause of all my trouble, so
h ravs me fiv small powder, and in about four hours
about 700 warms, from on inch to one and one half
inches long, earn away (root me that day, and the fol
lowing night sune more came, and t am now faanny to
ay I. fed like another man again, and am gaining
Strength from day todav. H. KMIT11 SI. D.
slcm, Orttn. Scptcthrr B, ltJI.
; Another Slaaarhter.
I would statn to the nublio that I have been af
flicted for about ten roars and doctoring for near
ly every complaint with many reputed good phy
sicians, without any relief, until I consulted Dr.
Van Den Bereh. Sr., who said worms were the
cause of my complaint. By taking five of his
worm powders i passed o7U worms in ore bouts.
They are bbout one and a quarter inches in
length. Sow all my ailments and pains seem to
have left ue altogether. I reside at No. 12T
Stark street. ' 4 ti,,c Josctb Lkhmax.
1'ORTLiXB, Ob., August 2d, 1879.
Bis Haadred aad BIsrbty.Tkreo Warxaa
StxpeJiecu
After suSerinir for 12 vears and lyieff in one
hospital for three months,'and being stuffed and
injected with morphine and drugged by jnapy
physicians for this, that and mph fiimpiiinU, till
I consulted Ik. Van DenUrgh, of Ho. 212 First
slroat, $'6rHaiifh Io said it was orfns which
caused all my misery, and after taking Id of hia
small worm powders, I passed 683 horrible bak
ing worms, some measured one and one-hair
inches in length, by three-eighth of an inch in
thickness. I reside up stairs, at No, 211 First
street, Portland, Oregon.
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Chronic and Private Diseases
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CALL AND SEE HIM!
If yon are afflicted -with any Chronic
or Difficult Disease.
DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY
To go to San Francisco, Then you
can be cured in Tortland.
STOP TAKING THOSE WORTHLESS DRUGS
That do you no good, but get the fol
lowing treatment and be cured :
BEAD A FEW OF THE MANY STATEMENTS
Of persons living in Portland who
have been cured in the past year:
A very had case where the patient became al
most blind and deaf, and was slowly dying of
consumption cureu:
Postlaxd,, July 10. 1878.
" Dr J. Keek, and the Afflicted ; Dear Sir and
Friends This is to certify that I hare been af
flicted with Catarrh in my head for twelve vears.
and about five years ago.! saw that it was tailing
to my lungs. I was almost blind and deaf, and
it was only a matter of time when I would die
with consumption. I had exit so bad th -t when
I would lie down at night the mucus would drop
into my throat, and I would bound to my feet
ana cougn, almost strangled to aestn. j. made
inquiry what best to do. Some said Marshall'
Catarrh Snuff was good, and Sage's and Fierce'
were recommended to me, so I commenced on
Marshall 8 but it did me no eood, and Safe's and
Pierce's also met with the uneratifvine result.
After trying all these and many others, I was
yet slowly dying. 1 bad taken medicines about
four years, and being no better, I sought the
treatment ot good pnysicians, but meir medicines
failing to have the desired effect, I gave ap all
hope of recovery. At last a friend told me of
Dr. Keck, and 1 consulted txim. lia told me ha
could cure me. I told him he was my doctor,
and took a bottle ot bisremedv name, I am now
.1 ' .! L . . I - 1 . I . L ,1 T V
get no better, money could not purchase the bene-
ht 1 have received from this medicine. For fur
ther particulars call at the First Toll Gate, south
ot foruand.
W. 0. JEAN."
roRTLiKn, Ortoox, Mav, T, 1879.
"Dr. KecU: This is to certify that eight months
bave elapsed since a cure nas been etiected, and I
am well yet I believe it is the only "sure cure"
on the coast. Come one, come all ; this is the
Balm in fJilead." ! W.G.JfcAN.
Chas. H. Hamlin of East Portland enred.
after baying suffered for 2 year, having tried
.early all other remedies, and after beinz doctor
ed and druued by many local physicians Bead
wbat he says with regard to his present health
alter Having oeen curea a year ago by vr. Keck.
East Pobtlabd, June 1. 1879.
" Dr Keck : I would state that I have not been
as well in fifteen years as I have been the last
year, since you cured me of Catarrh.
Another remarkable cure of a well known citi
sen of East Portland who bad suffered for 10
years causing blindness Ac That the cure was
radical and permanent the followine published a
year aiterwaraa imiy attests.
East Pobtlabd. July 1. 1879.
"Dr. Keck: I ara happy to say to von and
tne sunering, tnat x am sun tree trom Uiat terri
ble disease Catarrh.
P. H. HEEIER."
A Cas that ku Bafflnd all ether Treat-
Now rapidly recoverSe and nearly cured by
rVaTLiBB. May . I8T9.
u Br i'rri i Bear Sir I have fan afflir-tMl
with Catarrh for over twenty-seven years, ana
have tried all kinds ot medicines, and went to
different doctors, and could find no relief until I
tried Dr Keek's "Sure Cure." I am bow get
ting well ana teei use a new person."
moo. aa. a. nu j uauivxi.
Many statements might be added, but let the
above suffice, as enourh has been adduced to
prove not only that the Doctor's treatmcat and
remedies are a " SURE CURE," but also the im
portant and valuable fact that his cures are per
manent -
To narties livinc a distance and who cannot
avail themselves oi a personal interview, ue vec
tor will, on receipt of ten dollars, tend an inauf-
.. . . 9 ....
flater and sufficient Catarrh medicine for one
month's treatment, together with all necessary di
rections and advice. After a month' ifyi ife.
beneficial effects of tbe treatment veil become so
apparent aa to convmoe the patient that a
RADICAL AND PERMANENT CURE .
Of this distressing malady will be effected, f ni
consultation by man enclose a cent stamp,
without which no gatige will be taken. . ..
OFFICE CONSULTATION FREE.
When writing give your symptom it) every
ucuiar uiat we fpay v now just wnat your
caw eijuinja,
DR. JAG. KECK,
135 First St., Portland, Oregon.
N.B As the foregoing advertisement mav ap
pear only in this issue, save it for future reference,
and pe sure k state in your letter or to lbs Vr.
personally in what paper you saw hia notice.
BISHOP GCOTT GRAMMAR' CCi:OOLy
T. W. HILL, B. A. ZXead ZXttster. Farmland Or.
1'HIS INSTITUTION REOPESSEPT.2d, 1879, WITH J. W. HILL, B. A. ASHEAB MASTER
. -a- assisted by a full corps of experienced teachers. Th school is designed to meet the want ot
those fitting for college or lor business. The course of study is carefully graded, and individual at
tention secured to every pupil, and especial pains taken with the youngur scholar. The boarders
are considered members of the Head Master's family and treated accordingly. Pupils may enter at
any time and rmj from date of entrance. For further information or ehtafojrue, address the Head
master, j. ti. ixiljj, u. a , or me Hector, ine in.
The Westinghouse Threshing Elachine, The
CJute & Co. Portable Engines.
By request of the manuractnrers -wo hnvo accented
the agrency lor tliis fetate and the adjoining' territorie
of the aborejastly celebrated 3Iaclilnej.
"We have satis fled ourselves that the above rare real
ly WUI'lSICIOIi Machines,
farmers who used them
Machines they have over
Send for Catalofpies and descriptive circulars.
Aerents wnnted in every county in this tato and
the Territories.
E.J. NORTHRUP & CO.,
POB W.AND. OBEGON
J. I. CASE & CO.
Hsdne, "Wis.
Annually manufacture and sell more
THRESHING MACHINES
Than any other firm tn the World.
GOLD MEDAL at PARIS
Kodal of Honor and Diploma
of Merit, at the
Centennial Exposition
1'HILADELFIIIA.
Highest Award and Silver Medal at
OHIO STATE FAIR, 1878.
First Premium I Gold Mulal
COLORADO. I CALIFORNIA
A?JT'
Eclipse Apron Machines
Will Thresh, Clean. Pare wt day more biuthcls of
Wheat, Rye, Oats, Flax. Timothy ami Clovvr Hoed
tlian any other Threshing lUciuue in the United
States.
Threshers and Farmers save your
Money by purchaslrct J. I. CASE A
CO'S 'THRESHING MACHINES.
TRsciii m mm
o4 a
TTDvEST THRESHrKG ENOINKS. 8-10-15 borse
P power. Combining JSAFETV, KCONOilY.
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QPLENDID List of nORSE-POWE22: Mounted
O Pitts, 4-whccl Woodlmry, 2-wIkit-I Wmalhury,
Sown Pitts, IXnvn Ciuuax, cue aud two horse
Sweep, Tread l'aiw.
CATALOGUES WITH FULL PAETICOT.AKS Ol
Improvements, etcler.tfrce on apiilUsui-..
HEADERS OUTDONE!
A SELF-BWDHG HARVESTER
That Cuts sutd. Binds a
TEN FQOTSWATH WITH EASE!
"MESSRS. NEWBUBY.THAPMAN &
Co.. introduce the first ten-foot self-
binding harvester everj-un in the world,
TESTIMONIAL:
Gaston, Oil, Aug. 7th, 1876.
Messrs. Kewburt. Chapkak A Co..
Portland : I hereby certify that tha Tun
Foot Osborne Self-Binding- Harvester
fmrcriaeed or you and started on my farm
n Washington county, Oregon, this day.
is a perfect success, the harvester and
joinder both rnnning smooth and doing
Their work well. I find the binder an
swers my expectations and is fully able to
'Mike care of the thickest and heaviest
grain, and takes up down grain equal to
any mat i ever saw. - jours,
W. U. 8COGGIX
NORTON HOUSE,
r. Jturciw, proprietor.
CORSKR Dil..I
First asxicstreeta, lUKiauU. UgU.
THIS HOUSE IS XEWMr BUILT, IS A.
fire-proof brick, newly furnished through
out, for the accommodation of the traveling pub
lic in general. Two blocks from tbe steamship
and 0. S. N. Co. 'a docks. Second to none.
Board and lodging per day, $1 and upwards, ac
cording to room. Free coach tQ from tbe
bouse. jyM-Iia
JOHN J. SCHI LUNGER'S
fstrat Fire, Water ad Frost Proof
ARTIFICIAL, STONE,
THE UNDER8IGKED PROPR'ETOH OF
tbta valuable patent oo tbe faeisc Coast,
la now prepared to execute all orders for tbe
above atone for walks, drives. el'ars, floors,
and all ballot" V carswiss, Tbis stone la
laid In all aVaoe and In any color or varietvor
colons. Orders may be left at 84 Front street,
opposite (he Holton Pons, Portland. Terms
given and estimate marie by malt.
vUASf. jj. ituA.uur, iTOprawter-.
M- C. NEWBERRY
General
Commission Merchant
Wholesale Dealer In Orogos and
Calirmlt
ruit, Preface, Kill Feed, etc
122 FRONT STREET.
r.O. KoxtMU.
ROCK GOAP!
The Seat Soap Madt,
Ask year Grocer for It.
M. G. NEWBERRY,
iaa front St. Portland, or.
Agent for Oregon and Washington Territonr
. L.Ll.J,'" . M :
-rUR HWlat wrji
rrh,
kWk ItW.Tf mKk
iter. u. vv. MUKK18, 1). 1 1'orUana.
and are recommended by
last season aa THE DESiT
seen.
" ,
SEW FIRS! ASD REM GCQES
Bedrock Prices.
BOBBINS
YATES.
AND
PORTLAND, - '- OREGON.
Wholesale arad Retail Dealers in.
Mouldings, m Engravings.
CHROMOS, FRAMES. "VELVET
FRAMES, PASSAPARTOUTS,
VIEWS, STEREOSCOPES,
MATS, ETC.. ETC.
WHITNEY & HOL23ES
ORGANS.
Pianos, Violin Strings,' Harmonicas, At-
coraeona, instruction .books and
Musical Merchandia. .
300 Choice American and German Chromss
Frames o. any size made to order; old Frame
reired or made over. Give us a call. Satislao
tion guaranteed. ' . . .'
Fin Street bet. Mala and Salman.
ALBERT BAHTSCH.
Piano Haker and Toner.
Sole Agent for tbe World-Renowned
Kranich & Bach PIANOS,
Gabler's New Scafe Upright HANOS
Burdett ORGANS, .
Fine Piano Stools.
Tuning and Repairing of Instrument a specialty.
Wairrooau-i 8C, , Taylor, Fori.
lasti, Oregoas.
PPUICTDB
tu r ru r id
IS
mrE.Fi' p, Ami!.
I a V (will UitUUU
MIXTURE j
EVERY DR US GIST SELLS IT.
" SINGER "
Sowing- Mo-cliincfir
STILL, TAKE TRE LEAD. :
0U,TJC chine, sold ia 1878, being nearly-
IniiMwiiKtWjin nr all 4 V. . i . P ... . .
world i
BUY THE BUST.
waatsi e voiiar a "ciiir" couanavam.
The Singer M'f'g
ISO First St.. Portlnr..?
AGEXT9 inrXaYWKERE.
T. II. CHAHBLEn,
raroRTii n xasta is
WOOD AND; WILLOW WARE
Rope, Twine, Hacking, Stove Polish,
ALL KINDS OF BRUSHES,
Ink, Axe Hancll, Fishing Tactla,
Ostrich jk1 feather Dusters, -
-. : ALSO "'
A largo assortment of Paper tstd Paper
Bags (satchel bottom), Slates,
Stationery, etc.,
ho. s raosT sru rXTuti,em. ,
TRinnns & miu.
MACHINISTS.
. And Manufacturers of
Tools for Planing, Soiaing- exi Tsrsiisv
Cattle Brands, lra Hmm Wsr4t, Irvaa
Kaitista; for r .!-
I Brewery Verfc satete
. 4k . -
Also Farm Maeausei y repaired en short aoUee
Uil jpiua ade and repaired.
H. eaM Treat Btreet, FmttlmmU Osw
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