INDUSTRIAL BRIEFLETS.
Various Tonics of Interest Snatched
from tho AVnysldc.
Tho chemists explain thiit it is the
great quantity of nitrogen in tlio succu
lent green plants that works tho chief
part of tho miracle, whilo tho decompo
lition of tho fresh vcgctablo matter un
dergrountl gives off carbonic acid, which
attacks tho inert silicates and turns them
into assimilable salts. But besides this
tho vctchos, until they have quito rotted
away, hold moisture for the roots of tho
following grain crop a great point in
sandy ground and when decomposition
is complete they give a vegetable mold
which is invaluable as a bond in a loose,
ungrateful, silicious soil. Prof. Ville,
of the Paris Natural History museum, is
now making great efforts to introduce
this system in the vast tracts of similar
poor land in France. Tho expense is
not great: in fact, the manure is rcla
tivcly cheap, not costing more than
about $1 per acre.
Tho receipts of flaxseed in Chicago
during the last month reached the fol
lowing astounding aggregate of 1,857,-
000 bushels of fifty-six pounds cadi, and
during ono week the receipts of seed
actually exceeded those of wheat. For
tho first three months of tho current
year the receipts were nearly 1,COO,000
bushels larger than, and the shipments
were more than 1,600,000 bushels in ex
cess of thoso for the corresponding time
last year. About 250,000 bushels havo
been already exported, and as much
moro is under orders to move across tho
ocean. It will take tho placo in tho old
world of so much Calcutta seed, and
perhaps mado amends for an alleged
failures of tho crop in Russia.
Prof. Arthur states, in his late report
from tho Now York experiment station,
that ho examined peach orchards near
King's Ferry, on Cayuga lake, and
found a hillside orchard which had be
come eutirely worthless, and only
waited a convenient time to bo uprooted.
In tho mcantimo a portion of it was
blowcd and fertilized to be cultivated as
a garden, and tho trees on this part sur
prised tho owner by assuming a most
vigorous and healthy growth, with deep
green foliage This caso afforded an
interesting contrast between tho effect
of entiro neglect on ono hand and gen
erous treatment on tho other.
J. S. Harris, of Minnesota, stated, at
meeting of tho Wisconsin Horticul
tural society that a nativo plum, called
tho Rolling Stone, had been introduced
by O. M. Lord, of Minnesota City, tho
fruit keoping nino days aftor picking,
whilo tho skin peels as easily as that of
a tomato for table use or for canning.
It has something of tho ilavor of prunes.
Tho original tree, twenty years old, is
in good condition and bears well. It is
not probablo that tho quality would
suit castorn cultivators, but tho plums
mny bo valuable in tho northwest, where
it would endure tho cold wintors.
A beo's working tools comprise a
variety equal to that of tho average
mechanic. Tho foot of tho common
working boo exhibit the combination of
it basket, a brush, and a pair of pincers.
Tho brush, tho hairs of which arc ar
ranged in symmetrical rows, is only to
bo scon with tho microscopo. With this
brush of fairy delicacy tho boo brushes
its velvet robe to remove tho pollen dust
with which It becomes loaded whilo
gucking up tho nectar. Anothor article,
hollowed liko a spoon, receives all the
gleanings tho insect carries to tho hive.
Joseph Arch, who commenced a
movement In favor of elevating tho con
dition of farm laborers in England some
twenty years ago has been elected to
parliament from tho northwestern dis
trict of Norfolk county. His opponont
was Lord Henry Bcntlnek. Tho busi
ness of Mr. Arch was that of sotting
nut and trimming hedges, but ho obtain
ed a national reputation as founder of
the agricultural laborers' union. Farm
laborers in tlds county are not oleeted
to congress, or oven to state legisla
tures. In tho liors'o, a good widtli between
tho eyes, tho eyes prominent but placid,
with a good hoight from tho eye- to tho
ear, indicates intelligence. If tho fore
head is prominent and smooth it indi
cates a mild, equable temper. A round,
rather long barrel indicates good diges
tion; a double loin, strength; an oblique
shoulder, surefootedness. Willi Hat,
hard bones, long in tho arms, speed is
Indicated,
In a memoir by Sir J. 11. Lawes it is
maintained that whilo tho atmosphere
is tho main, if not tho exclusive, source
of carbon for crops, the soil is tho prin
cipal, if not the only source of their ni
trogen. Tho author is of opinion that
arablo soil loses as much nitrogen in
tbo form of drainage as it receives from
tho atmosphoro.
Recently a call was Issued for dele
gates to tlio mooting of tho Interna
tional Range Cattle and Horso Grow
ers' association, to bo hold at Denver,
Jan. 27, licit. Representation Is al
lowed of ono delegate to every fifty
thousand cattle or horses. An invita
tion is extended to all range men to at
tend, whether delegates or not.
Tho annual meeting of tho Indiana
Shorthorn Cattlo Breeders' association
will bo hold ut tho rooms of tho state
board of agriculture In Indianapolis ou
Tuesday, Jan. 26, beginning at 10:30
a. m. The annual mooting of tho Jer
sey Cattle Breeders' association will bo
held at tlio same place Jan. 10.
Prof. C V. IUloy has given the Na
MM) JBUseum at Washington bU col
lects ,i of over 20,000 species of Insecta
and 115,000 mounted specimens, be
sides additional unmounted material,
books and pamphlets, making ono of
the most vnluablo gifts of tho sort ever
offered to tho government
Muskrnts should bo hunted from
ponds and other breeding places of fish.
A muskrat got into a largo box contain
ing water ono foot deep, near Spirit
lake, Iowa, where there were minnows
from two to four inches long. Ho
caught a number and ate all but tho
heads, which were found lying on tho
bottom.
During tho last year bees in Ohio
gathered 1,731,085 pounds of honey,
estimated to be worth $270,975, whilo
tho fowls produced 32,602,321 dozen of
eggs valued at $1,890,318. Tho value
of the eggs was nearly equal to that of
tho wool produced in tho state,
Electricity is now utilized in Russia
for bleaching cotton. Manufacturers
near St. Petersburg steep their material
in water, which is then decomposed by
electric currents. Tho oxygen, set frco
in this way, at onco acts on tho fibers.
It is estimated that tho following are
the numbers of shorthorns, with tho
average prices, sold in Scotland during
tlio past three years: In 1882, 657 head,
$127.28; in 1883, -181 head, $111.81; in
1881, 7G2 head, $132.50.
American purchasers in tho English
stud market are becoming so numerous
and so frequently outbid English pur
chasers that tlio United States is rapidly
acquiring tlio best English horses.
The Buekcyo Land and Cattle com
pany, of tirant county, JScw Mexico, is
reported to have recently bought fifteen
hundred heifers in Texas, which it will
add to tho herds on its rango near Dom
ing.
Tho corii'canning industry in Maine
has fallen off very greatly during tho
past to years, tho amount packed in tho
season of 1885 being less than one half
tho amount packed m 1883.
Tho governor of Maino is master of
tho State grange of tho Patrons of Hus
bandry. "Wanted a Civil Answer.
"What is this about tho president's
message?" ho confidentially asked of a
man occupying a window-sill in tho
postoflico corridor.
"Why, tho president has written a
message."
Ho has, eh? Writes a purty good
hand, I supposo? Who got tho mes
sage?"
"It was sent to congress."
"Exactly. That's purty white in tho
president, eh? I'll bo hanged if I would
do it unless they paid mo purty well.
What did congress want of tho mes-
sago?"
"Why, don't you know what tho
president's message iaP" exclaimed tho
man.
"Of course I dot Haven't I been
Overseer of Highways in my town for
tlio last thirteen years? You needn't
snap a man's head off because ho asks a
civil question! Was tho message in
poetry?"
"Did you over see a president's mes
sage in poetry?"
"No, sir, but I don't claim to havo
soen tho hull earth! The message hasn't
anything to do with a play, has it?"
"Seo horo you go home! You don't
know enough to pound sand!"
"You're a liar!" was tho prompt re
sponse. "I como up to you in a gentle
manly way and ask you a civil question,
and you lly mad and abuse me! You
are no gentleman, sir! I didn't know
but tlio message was to bo dramatized."
"Well, did 1 over!"
"Thoro you go again! Soonis cs if
you don't know 'null' to answer a civil
question. I'll bet a bushel of 'tutors to
a cont that you don't know nothing
nbout tho message yourself!"
"I won't talk with you!"
"Neither will I talk with you! You
go your way and I'll go mine, but don't
you try to bluff nor bulldoze mo any
more or I'll crack your heels agin tho
ceiling! 1 know what the president's
message is as well as you do, nud don't
you dare feel yourself
Detroit Free Press,
highor'n I am!"
How "Women Wash Their Faces.
A woman was in uisguiso and was
Hoeing from some crime she had com
mitted. Slio was traveling in a stage
coach and stopped at a country inn.
Tho travelers alighted and tho supposod
man got out with tho others. All went
to tho wash shelf at tho end of the
porch. A man was sitting leaning
agalnut tho post of the porch. Ho was
watching tho woman in dlsguiso as sho
washed her faea and hands, and when
she was done ho at onco arrested her.
Ho discovered her sex by her manner ol
applying tho water in washing hor face.
All meu rub up and down and snort.
All women apply tho water and stroke
gently downward. Chicago Tribune.
Trot Him Away Out.
"I dreampt a strange, ' strange
dream of bliss; I thought that some
ono came and held my soul in ono
long kiss and softly spoke my name."
The above harrowing tale Is written
by a latter-day poot, and is falso.
Unless his nume is Pstswipft she
nover could havo uttered It whilo
holdlug his soul "in ono long kiss."
Wo are reliably informed that no
Barnes are montioncd during par
oxysms of tho kind the poot described.
Tro out another poet Minneapolis
SANDBAGGERS AT WORK.
An Interesting Clint with a Vetcrnn
Dotectlvc Tho Tools Used by
Xlxpcrt Criminals.
"Tlio season for sandbagging is rapid
ly coming round," said tho detective to
the Mail reporter.
"I should think it would bo a risky
business. They might sometime wake
up the wrong passenger."
"Sometimes they do," ho replied. "If
they don't lay out tholr man tho first
crack and ho happens to have a gun ho
usually uses it. But he usually sizes up
his man, if he understands his business
These recent daring robberies of ladies
in tho aristocratic portion of the city
around lwcntv-sceond street, among
tho elegant residences toward the lake,
wcro without danger," said the party
in a position to Know.
Why, I "
"I'll tell you. There was in all prob
ability a double play to tho schmc.
These ladies, elegantly attired, board
tho Cottage Grove avenue and State
street cars, and on many of them there
is at least ono watchful woman. She
may bo handsome, young and giddy,
but she is always splendidly attired.
She has a keen eye, however, and ob
serves as her lady companions pay their
fares. Tho party with the plethoric
pocket-book is closely watched. The
spotter alights when the other docs,
goes into tlio sanio store, possibly buys
a tnllc, and, it possible, engages tier
lady fnond in conversation in order to
ascertain moro freely the 'depth' of her
wallet. If satisfied the game is worth
the powder she goes out and imparts the
information to her accomplico on the
corner. Ho is usually a line, but seri
ously dressed individual, frequently
wearing whiskers carefully combed.
Tho woman gives him the 'tip' and re
turns to the store until such timo as the
intended victim has made her purchases
and departed. If the investment ex
hausts her cash, tho 'spotter' irives the
'queer' sign and starts on another lay.
If everything is right, however, sho
gives hia the 'wink' and ho follows tlio
victim until he cither picks her pocket
or stranglos her after she leaves tho car.
The spotter in tlio meantime is practic
ing her legitimate vocation of shop
lifting. These short days aro just tho
thing for this kind of work. A lady
goes shopping in tho afternoon, and it
will bo dark almost invariably before
she returns home. You may call us
suspicious of everybody, but wo have
reason to bo so. Tho fact is, you don't
know, unless you happen to bo person
ally acquainted with tho person, who
you aro sitting noxt to in a street-car."
Tlio roportor thought of his morning
stock yard airingst tho awful risks he
was running, and said nothing.
"Now, the burglar has harder lines,"
ho continued. "He has to run all the
chances. Ho has to not only plan how
to get into a house, but to know all the
avenues of cscapo in tlio event ot an
emergency. Uesides, lie needs tools for
his nefarious work, whilo the ordinary
thief only needs quick wit."
Tho police know all the tools of tlioso
gentlemen, from the "nippers" of tlio
hotel thief, who sneaks into your room
by turning tho key from tho outsido, to
tlioso of tho audacious burglar who
cracks a bank. These latter aro made
of tho finest steel usually, and of most
ingenious construction. There is said
to bo an obscure "smithy" which turns
out "kits" by tho dozen. Saws, tiles,
chisels, pockot jack-serows, breast-bits,
nippers all neat and highly finished.
It would be almost impossible to dupli
cate them elsewhere. The nippers aro
long, slender pinchers, used to turn the
key which has been left ou tho inside
after retiring. It is tlio simplest imple
ment in the entiro outfit, and tho work
accomplished by it is spoken of lightly
by tho "profession." A steady hand
can insert the instrument, and, catch
ing tho stem of tho key in a vise-liko
grip, withdraw the bolt as noiselessly as
tho tread of a cat. Burglars rarely use
knivos or pistols. Not that they havo
any scruples about taking human life.
A man who would stealthily enter your
residenco for tho purpose of plunder
would kill you to evade capture. But
thoso weapons aro not sufficiently sud
den or stunning tho victim is liable to
give tho alarm before uncousclous. A
set of brass "knucks" or a "billy" aro
eoufiidcrod by old timers tho most ef
fective, Tlio latter is essential in a
hand-to-hand encounter, but tho "billy"
In certain emergencies is tho best. A
blow can bo dealt from behind which
will produeo insensibility instantly, and
yet, if tlio burglar is captured, ho can
not bo accused of murder, becauso his
victim was only rendered senseless for
tho timo being, by concussion. Expe
rienced burglars rarely carry guns be
causo thoy might on tho spur of tho
moment and in oxcitomont draw and
fire, thus causing alarm and their al
most certain arrest. Tho "jimmy" is
used mainly in forcing opou doors or
windows which can not bo operated by
tho skeleton keys. It is in tho shapo of
a crowbar, about eighteen inches long,
and can bo deftly slippod up tho sleeve.
Tho skeleton key and all the other par
aphernalia occupy but little space, and
ono can brush against a burglar per
fectly prepared for action and never
suspect him. Tho skeleton keys are
very essential, however. Thoy aro so
constructed that thoy can bo. pushed In
to a day or night look and draw tho
bolt One may not accomplish the de
aired end, but out of nn assortment
icaueUroed fifty the burglar tuually
finds one which will do tho work. Ne
well-regulated burglar goes without a
full lino of them. Electric bells, burg
lar alnrms, and hosts of devices for pro
tection of property havo been devised,
but all to no purpose. The midnight
marauder will persist in stealthily
creeping in, however. What shall bo
done In the premises? It has been sug
gested that inch steel shutters bo pro
vided for tho windows, the kitchen
stovo bo made adjustable, so that It can
be wheeled against tho back door, whilo
tho piano can block up tho front en
trance. With these precautions and a
sliqtgun in easy reach tho most nervous
man can pull tho night-cap over his can
and snooze contentedly. Chicago Mail,
A Profound Secret.
When Mr. "Citizen" writes a commit
nication lor tnc morning paper, lie in
presenting the manuscript to the editor
says: "You see, I don't want my
name to be known in connection with
this affair."
"I understand."
"I don't suppose that any ono will
guess me, but if any ono should, you
know how to act"
"Yes, I'll attend to it."
"This thing's going to raise Cain
around town but tho censuro is dc
served."
"I think so."
"You don't think the article is too
strong, do you?"
"No, I think not."
Tho next morning Mr. "Citizen"
eagerly seizes tho paper and reads his
communication again and ngain. Ho is
filled with tho idea that ho is a great re
former and that a literary career is pos
sibly opening unto him. Ho leisurely
walks down town. Ho has already be
gun to assume what he fancies is a liter
ary air. He meets Mr. Smith.
"Citizen" "Did you read that artielo
in this morning's paper tho ono call
ing attention to certain abuses?"
Smith "Yes, I read it."
"Citizen" "Who do you reckon
wrote it?"
Smith "I don't know."
"Citizen" A man up tho street ac
cused mo of writing it. Said it was my
style, exactly."
Smith "But you didn't write it, did
you?"
"Citizen" "Why, you must think
that I am a literary man. 1 canlt write
that well. So lonr."
Shortly afterward, Mr. "Citizen".
meets Johnson:
"Citizen" "Say, Johnson, did you
read that article in this morning's paper
irticlo headed 'Much-needed Re
form?' "
Johnson "Yes."
"Citizen" "I met Smith just now
and ho accused mo of writing it Well,
sir, I never was caught so. Ho pinned
mo down and made mo acknowledge it.
I never saw such a town as this is. A
man can't keep anything a secret; but,
with regard to writing, I supposo there
is much in a man's style. I used to
write editorials, you know, and after
awhile although 1 tried to keep tho
matter a profound secret the peoplo
found mo out."
At night, Mr. "Citizen" calls on the
editor and says:
"Didn't tell anybody who wroto that
article, did you?"
"Of course not."
"Well, sir, 1 don't understand it, but
nearly every man I met this morning
accused me of writing it. Somo time
when I'm not very busy I'll write you
another article." Arkausaw Traveler
Utilizing the Ugly Pug.
A young lady whoso father is ono of
tho wealthy men of the city went abroad
last summer in company with two rela
tives. They sailed from this port and
returned hither. Thoy allowed their
general baggago to bo inspected with
out protest Tho young lady carried a
diminutive pug dog in her arms. Tho
animal was particularly ill-natured and
vicious, but the young lady appeared to
bo fond of her brute and carried him in
hor anus all tho timo. Ho wore a
blanket and had a collar around his
neck.
I got closo enough to seo that tho
blanket was a mass of expensive laco
tacked on to tho blanket, to enable hor
evade duty on it, and that tho collar was
literally studded with diamonds. What
could wo do? If wo had hold tho dog
thero would havo been a great howl
over tho indignity, and tho girl's father
had inlluenco enough to have us all dis
charged. Wo consequently allowed tho
$10 pug, with his $2,000 blauket and
his $10,000 collar, to pass freo of duty.
Philadelphia Times.
Standing by Patsy.
"Is Tatsy Kelly locked up hero?" In
quired a bright-eyed little lad In kneo
britches of Deputy Sheriff Conway at
tho jail on Sunday. "Yes," responded
tho officer. "May I seo him?" tho boy
asked. "No, we cannot let littlo fel
low's up," said Mr. Conway. "Well,
if I can't sco him, will you givo him
something for mo?" tho lad asked.
"Yes, put It on tho table thero and
murk his namo on it," was Mr. Con
way's reply. Tho little visitor did as
directed and left the building. In a lit
tlo while Mr. Conway was asking him
golf what tho boy had left Ho went to
the table and found a email roll of pa
per with Kelley's name on It. Opening
ing It, ho found a partially consumed
r.Ijrarctt. Jh'V iVtvw,
THE
Union Milling Co.'s
I'UV.L ItOI.I.IJIt I'l.OUIt
TAKES THE LEAD
Wherever It his been tiled.
For Snlo by all ttio Leading Denier
Evcry.ivlirre.
Gko. 'WiitciiT,
President.
W. T. Wnioin,
Cashier.
UNION,
OREGON.
Does a General Bunking Business. Buys
and sells exchange, and discounts com
mercial paper.
Collections carefully attended to, and
promptly reported.
-COMMERCIAL
Livery aid Feefl
Ori'osm: Centhnniaij IIotul.
JOHN S. ELIOTT,
PROPRIETOR.
Having tnrniHlicd this old and popular
hostelry with ample room, plenty of feed,
good hostlers and new buggies, is better
prepared tnnn over to accommodate cus
tomors. My terms uro reasonable.
GOVE TANNERY.
Adam Ciiossman, Puoi'iiinTon.
Hns now on hand nnd for sale the best of
HARNESS, LAD1GO,
UPPER and
lace leather,
sheep skin's, etc.
iokxi.,aivi ikici:h
Paid for Hides and Pelts.
WALLA WALLA
BEER DEPOT.
Corner Main and A Streets, Union.
E. MILLER, - - - Proprietor.
Keeps always on hand the finest brands of
WINES,
J-HiUOKS,
and CIGARS.
The very best Laser and Rock Reer in
the market, at ii't cents a (mart. Peer and
lunch 125 cents.
fine billiard table for the accommoda
tion of customers. Drop in and bo socia
ble.
-RAILROAD-
FEED AND LIVERY STABLE
Near the Court House.
A. F. Ri:.nso.v, - - Pitoi'itiETou.
Union, Oregon,
Fine turiioutn and find-class rigs for tho
accommodation of tho public generally.
Conveyances for commercial men a spe
cialty. 5MThc accommodations for feed cannot
1)0 excelled in tho valley. Terms reasonable.
NORTH POWDER-
Restaurant.
PONY STEVENS. PROP.
Tho traveling public will please take no
tice that, in addition to my saloon in
North Powder, I havo opened a first-class
RESTAURANT, nnd respectfully solicit a
hlmro of th public patronage. Tho tables
will always bo supplied with tho
REST THE MARKET AFFORDS,
and no pains will bo spared to make my
patrons comfortable.
Lull ou me, fill, iirmK una uu nappy.
Tonsorial Rooms
Two doors south of Jones RroB.' store,
l niou, uregon.
J. M. Johnson',
PllOl'ItlKTOn.
Hair cutting, shaving nnd shnmnooine
done- neatly and in tho best style.
CITY v
T
Main Street, Union, Oregon.
Roiiins A Rknso.v, PnorimrroHs.
Keep constantly on hand
REEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, SAU
SAGE, HAMS, LARD, ETC.
CITEilAL -:- HOTEL.
Union, Oregon.
Dan. F. Mooiik, PiiorniEton.
A ell stocked bar in connection with
tho house, and none but the beat brands
ol liquors and cigars kept.
LARGE 8AMPLE ROOMS for the nc
comiuodution ot commrrcltd traveler.
HOWLAND & LLOYD,
Manufacturers of
FURNITURE,
Mnin Street, Union, Ore.
Keep constantly on hand a large supply
of Parlor and Red Room sets, Redding,
Desks, Office Furniture, etc.
XJpliolMcrliiff Ilono In tlio Ilest St)Ie
Lounges, Mattresses, and all kinds ot
Furniture made to order.
PATRONAGE SOLICITED.
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY !
Corner Main and C Streets, Union.
All kinds of photogrnphic work done in a
superior manner, nnd nccording
to tho latest and most
approved methods.
Views of residences, taken on appli
cation. 3K9""A1I work warranted to give satisfac
tion. JONES PRO'S, Props.
MASON
&
HAMLIN
"IT- can save- From f 50 to $1C0 on tho
JL Ou purchase of an Instrument by
buylnir throusrh
W. T. W HIGIIT, Agent. Union, Ogn.
Buy the Hayward
HAND GRENAI
Fire. Extinguisher.
Everybody should havo them. Men,
women or children can uso them. Thou
sands Of dollars worth of property saved
every day. They don't freeze, aro not in
jurious to (lesh or fabric, and are ulwuy
ready. You cannot afford to bo without,
them.
G. J. Bccht, Gen. Agent, 124 Market St.,
San Francisco, Cal. Cook & Dwight, Agts.,
L.a Grande, Oregon.
D. B. REES,
Notary Public
AND
Conveyancer.
OFFICE State Land Oflico building,
Union, Union County, Oregon.
SMOKE OUR
PUNCH"
Best Havana Filled
5 Five Cent Cigar. 5
Jones Bros., agents, Union.
E. GOLLINSKY & CO.
SMOKE THE
"ESTRELLA"
KEY WEST Imported Havana Cigar.
NONE BETTER.
JONES BRO S,
Corner of Main and B streets, Union.
-Dealers in-
GROCERIES,
CANNED GOODS,
VARIETY AND FANCY GOODS,
TOBACCO
AND
CIOA11S
GENTS' FmtNIfilllNG GOODS.
WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
and JEWELRY,
Glassware, Musical Instruments, PicturS
Frames nnd Pictures, Moulding,
Bird Ciea, Rnby Car
riages, etc.,
Candies and Nuts,
Stationary, School Books, Periodicals,
Novels, etc., ol every ueucnpuuii.
ALL KINDS OF FRESH FRUITS
9
Always on hand.
Wei keep constantly on hand everything
usually kept in ft nrt cla variety store.
.Orders from auyfpart'of the country
will be prompJjy'atUto.''
'mm
Organs