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■ w SATIRI») Y XI XRl'II I-I l!>03. A FAI I'll Fl’I. SERVANT. begging for Presidential favors, but MEN OF BUTTER AND EGGS. with a business exacting and profit able enough to < ngage and repay llollan«.'« Irnui'r l-'vlk VV«-rr To« Vlut-li for M|«nli'. II ihik I i «» his elose attention. At home as in II«»»«. W ashington, he will la an honor When Philip 11. «lelsiie«! th«> «pD'stioii to himself, his state and the family of eoerving with Hr«' uml swohl th« i name to which he has added fresh Dutvhnian who «till not like theSptiin*l> 1 honors.—Oregonian. iii«piixiti«iii er tax«*. which t!i«'V them- MUJ A CENT FROM EVERYBODY. Tiikvav Vli,iM**«bvr It V« «mill Mean n ll«-m I Tribute, I uh««i*l» to t iillect. X tramp who lately sought anight*« lodging at Dover, Ivv announced tliut h«< was I k nt on collecting one penny from every person on earth, lie had already got .<* «'cuts. This fantastic idea of a humorous nd- venturer is not lucking in suggestive- iicss. though it Isn’t nccissurily sug gested that unv body should take up his alleged job iu dead earnest. In lb ■ Hist pk.ee. when Mr. Trampor nuylsidy else gets Ids coiii-eollcetuig task done he will find the need of milk ing tirruiig«'i:i«*iits with the railroad eombini* for u lot of large-sized freight cal's, lie will have Mimething like S.SllU tons of metal on hamt which won't trans|sirt Itself. And if h>' get* tir«'d of thinking of his precious i iie-e.-nt pieces by weight lie can think of them ly miles. Stood up on edg«' and stretched away in long lines, the coin would reach from New York t > Clucago and back to Buffalo, with a whole lot to sp ire. Thcr«'would indeed lie 1.1*1 miles of hur«l cash in the mtrruw, continuous rolls. This, it sei ins. should be n lot of moucy. So it is. X et no llock« feller, (■oulcl. Astor or Vanderbilt would have particular cause to envy its possessor. The sum represent«<1 would be, in rouml numbers, about $13,000,000 «Ince it woultl eonaist «>f one cent each from | nliout 1,5- .0l..i.« -i |K'rsotis. As to the time that it will take to collect this tribute from the earth at . large, let mi on«' think it is a job fora ' w.ek, a month or a day. si-lves did not «ole. th«’ ill.he of \l«;i The mo>>t salient feiturc of the coiinsi'leJ violent nu'usures, for in lib short session of Congress, so far as Alexander McDowell, clerk of the eji’H the rebels were only "tnen of Ina the interests of the Pacific North House of representatives, has made ter." \eierlheirs* I:.' found tli.it til«'*« men so fond of vows und hens eouh west are concerned, has been the public an official compilation mace liold Ida veterans at buy. Anally over- qy Tally Clerk Wakefield showing com«' them in th«' Held mill after s« remarkable recognition secured by the work done by the House «luring years leave poor Spain “a bniken backed liger." Representative M. A. Moody, of the 57th Congress. It shows that Indeed, in time of war country fol), the Second Oregon District, and the longest day of the session last with baskets of eggs mid butter ex the effective service he has lieen ed, with recesses, 141 hours, during cited no suspicion, even to alert senti nets. Taking advantage of this fact. enabled thereby to render his sec which S'.i rollealls were taken. The Sir Francis X ere deterinin«'«! t> recap ture from the Spaniards the Zutphen tion and the public interests gener number of bills ami res«lut:ons in sconces, or forts, by a stratagem. In troduced in th«' House «luring the 15*J 1 he picked out some lusty mid limit- ally. Thedeatn of Representative two sessions of th-' Congress was some young soldiers and «tresseil most Tongue, the illness of Senator 1S.42O, and reports were made on of them Tke the Celderlund egg wom Mitchell ami the practical incapaci 2S10 bills and resolutions, Tim en and tli«' rest as liners. With bundle' of vegetables. baskets of «'ggs and but tation of senator Simon have com Senate sent to the House 1G30 Sen ter. but als > with triggers anil pistol.- bined to throw a great deal of work ate bills ami resolutions. The inside their clotlies, they were ferried acres» th«' river by twos mi l threes. on Mr. Moody, but he has shown Hous«* disposed of 2413 oftlm meas They sat near th«' gat«' of th«' foil. be his ability to take care of it and it ures originating with it ami of 102(1 ing already, at the brink of «lay. ehat doas not appear wherein the state’s mid gcstii-ulating. ns if in some of tin Senate bills and resolutions, ting tremendous argument about th«' rise .n'erests have suffered. making a total of .">430 bills and or fall of market prices. Then, nceord- Toe secret of Mr. Moody’« sue-1 resolutions acted on. Congress left in-r to agreement, Vere sent some cav cess is in his character. He is a ’ alry forward, ns if approaching, and the on its calendars 405 House ami 1 IS pretended country pe<>| I«' ran in man nixjve boodle and bribes, petty Senile bills ami r« solutions. Fif feigned terror towanl the fort. 'I he conspiracies ami revenges, and the teen of the members of the House gates were nt once thrown < |>en to re ceive them. T I'.cy all streamed in. threw rnle-or-ruin policy which hampers died during the Congress, seven off their disguises mid ia a few min so tnanv otherwise able public men. resign“«! and Messrs. Rhea(Kv.)' utes were in po>.*>-ssion of th«' forts of lie is. moreover, what is not to be and llutier ( Mo.) were unseated, the town, where the gallant Sir Philip Sidney afterwards 1 >st his life by be dispised, a gentleman. His train the latter twice. ing more rash anil less shrewd than the ing, habits ami tastes fit him for veteran Vere. Harper’s Bazar. the companionship «nd command A report comes from Lakeview HELIG OUS MANIAS IN AMERICA. for him the respect and favor ot Our Short History Is Full of lixumpU-« men of brains, character and influ that a head tax of 2 cents has been of Mental EptdviulcH. Turning now to the American, win ence. Aild to these qualities the levied on sheep, ami the resultant capacity for unremitting effort .and film! will bo employed to counter somewhat resembles the Hebrew, both I in business ability anil religiousness, we a sturdy sense of honor which for act the effect of th«* repeal of the find social suggestion working in him I bids him to forget a promise or be scalp bounty law. The tax it is oil a larger and grander scale. The in highly suggestible,anti the tray a friend, and you have the se estimated, in Lake county will American : bort history of his national « xistence is make a sum of about $(>000. This full ot instinctive eases .if mente! epi cret of Mi. Mood’« success. It is a tyj>e of public man we sum will equip and put in the field demies. A few instances will, ¡lerltaps, suffice for our purpose. sadly lack, locally and nationally. ten good hunters, who will patrol At the beginning of th«' present cen There is too much factional combi toe range, destroying coyotes ami tury a mania of religious revival swept | nation in the Republican party of incidentally assist sheepmen wher ever the continent of northern America, and reached it.-» acme in the camp meet Oregon. There has been too much ever they can render assistance. It ings of the “Kentucky revivals.” The unreasoning hostility to useful men, is thought these men under proper ; first '.amp meeting in Kentucky was held at Cabin Creek, and continued four based on no other ground than tliut direction ami pro|>erly selected will days and three nights. Th«'scene wa-i destroy more "varmints ’ ’ than w?re they refused to wear the Simon aw ful beyond description Th.' preach c liar or bow at the Mitchell shrine. destroyed under the bounty plan, ing. the praying, the singing, the shout ing. the sobbing, the tits of convulsions It was Mr. Moody's desire, as it and at no additional cost to range made of the camp a pandémonium, men. Cattle-raiser* approve the wa« largely also the desire of Mr. licligiomi suggestion soon alTeeted Tongue, to stand on his own merits repeal of the bounty law. but the the idle crowd of spectators. an«l acted with such vir.ilencc that those and to support or ippose measures sheepmen feel chagrined. who tried to escape were «-it her st ruck an<l appointments according to his ' by convulsions on the way, or impcll«*d I judgment of theirclaim for consid- | The Ashland Town Talk has a tv return by some unknown. irrt s stible ]>ower. The contagion spread with eration. This course succeeds in a gain passed into new hands. The great rapidity anil spared neither age way. for both these men made first- present proprietor is A. U. Jacob, nor sex. The camp meeting of Indian Creek, class Representatives and their son. who has changed the name of Harrison I county, is especially iutcrest- hold upon the people became J the paper to the Ashland Tribune. :ng and instructive for its bringing s’rung. But it often fails in an It will be edited by M. F. Eggleston clearly to light the terrible power of suggestion. The meeting vas at tirs; other wav, because it arouses the i formerly connected with the paper. «.uict nr.d orderly. Th re v. as, of course, wrath of the boss. Moody and a good deal of praying, singing and 1 shout.t:g, l ut still nothing extraordi Tongue have both at various times Tra L. Campbell, the veteran nary occurred. Th«' snggist’oi, how incurre«! the wrath of opposing fac Democratic lewspaper man. has ever, did not fail to come, and this time tions. Steadfastness and courage sold his interest in the Eugene it was given by a child. A liov of 12 are not always appreciated at their i Guard to his brother, J R. Camp mounted a log. anti raising his voice, be gan to preach. In a few moments h< full value. belt. Failing health is the reason became the center of the religion mob. "Thus O s neers," he shouted, “shall you Mr. Moody leaves the House with assigned for the change. drop into lu ll, unices you forsake your the warm friendship of many in sins mid turn to the Lord!” At that : fluential public men and with the The Chicago Weekly L.ter Ocean moment some one fell to the ground ill convulsions, und soon the whole meb respect and confidence of the peo : is the only weekly newspaper pub was struggling, wriggling, writhing ple of Oregon. Fortunately, the lished in Chicago in connection and “jerking.” In some «amp meet close of his term does not find him with the great daily papers. It ings the ri Jigious mob took to dancing, nr.d at last to I nrking I ! e «logs. Men. a “has been’’ or a "lame duck,” contains a judiciously selected women and children assumed the post i summary ot the news of the nation ure of dogs, moving on all fours, grow ing. snapping the teeth and barking.— and world, the best stories, home, Boris Sidis. in Century. . farm, woman’s, and other special COURTEOUS HINTS. departments, ami fair, patriotic, They Arc as Forcible as Other Klnil«—A Í J 1 able editorials, written from a Re Case In Point. Perhaps th« re is no greater strain j publican viewpoint. It is by far upon “I cghborJy feeling" than living the best general newspaper ot the next door Io a poulOy yard whose in Western States. The regular price mates are allowed to “run"— making ground of th« adjacent flower fo« t he Week ly I nter ()eean is -+!.(>(> ’ exercise and vegetable gardens. A San Diego ami for the Harney Valley Items young lady who was subject to ibis an $1 5(>, but subscriptions will be re noyance politely ask««l her neighliors, says Youth's Companion, to keep his ceive«! at this office for the two pets at home. Sla askcl it several papers in combination for on«- year times, ar. I still no attention was paid to her grievance. Finally she hit up for only $ 1.50. chain pj 013 STRONGER p THAN ITS ¿WEAKEST LINK f NO' Fl AN DIS STRONGER ft THAN HIS STOMACH —..... w DR PIERCES GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY MAKES WEAK STOMACHS STRONG C3—O—£3- ESTRAY. Lost one two-year old cow with calf. Brand, on ribs 0(), and 7 on on«.* hip and 72 on the of her. I will puy $5 reward for her recovery. Fred Mosier. Izee, Oregon. Stomach ’» rouble. * “I have been troubled with mv stomach for the past four years,” savs D. L. Beach, of Clover Nook Farm, Greenfield. Mass. "A lew l days ago 1 was induced to buy a •six of Chamberlain’s Stomach and j Liver Tablets. I have taken part oftlu ni and feel a great deal better.” If you have any trouble with your stomach try a box of these Tablets. You are certain to be pleased with ; the result. Price 25 cents. For salj by H. M. Horton. Burns: Fred Haines, Harney, PRODIGAL WITH HIS | Th«» KI ik I Y ou lluvo Alwnyn Bought. un<! which has lioen iu use t«>i* over BO vmil**, has born«« the slgimtnr«« of nn«l linit bct'ii imulo under his por- soiiiil Nitpcrv I h I uii since Its infiuicy. Allow no one toileeelvo you In thin. All t'ountei'feits, Imitation i iiik I •• .l<ist-:t'«-go<nl *’ ui'«> but F.xp<-riiii«'iits (hut trltlo with mid emlunger tho health of liiiiuit* und t'lilldi'eii— Experience ngulnst ExperiiuoiiU What is CASTORIA Cnstorlii I m ti lmrinlcss siihstllitt«« for Castor Oil, Pure- gori«', lii'ops mi«l Sootbiiiff Hyrups. It I m Plcnsuiit. It < oiitiiins neither Opiuiii, Morphine tu r otli«*r Nitrcotle Niibstaiice. K m ug«» is its gimriiiitee. It «IcMlroy» Worms limi ulla.vs l’«'V«'l'ishiiess. It cui'«'* Illnrrtui'ii uml Wlntl Coli«'. It i ' c II cvvm T«'«'(hing Troubles, « iir«'s Constipation and l-'lattilency. It nssinillates Ih«' l'orni. rcguiatCM the Ntonmcli uml Bow« Is, giving healthy uml imttirul sleep. Tli«' Chihlrvn'N Pamiceu Th«' Mother’N Frie’id. | > CENUINE ■ CASTOR5A ALWAYS WEALTH. The Kind You Have Always Bought Kus.tun S|»*'iiil«hrlfl Who s<|iiuii*l«'r« Mil lions Faery Year. I.«' Petit Sucrier line found a succes sor in St. Petersburg. 11«' is Max 11., his ag«' is _‘2. his pocket money 2,000,- 000 rubles, mid tin source of his rev i nne is ancestral trade. The s|M'ciid form of ixtruvagane«' which he nus made popular among th«' golden youth who .'«i specilily molt their golden plumage is tin beggars* r ip|ier. It i- a Lumpiet of extieincs. any« the ) ul! Mall tinzette, u j at'a« i ii:g of the tin1' flower of the demi-monde mid the most rugged «.nd raveuous la'ggurs who cun be picked up in the streets «if St. Pe tersburg. lie Intel« paid l.OOO rubles to a well-known gambling estubl-sh- meut for th«' exclusive use of their sa hir.s on one particular night. He then sallied oui into the st reets and returned with hi« beggars' opera. Then cam« tradesmen. briugiug th«' richest dishes; musieimis. waiters, singers. the bands of Comus and u jury of 12 fair frudtie i. w ho were to decide whut reveler hud been th«' wildest and wit tiest iu the evening's revel. The men diennts received gold ar.d the ladies diamonds, ami the Christmas tree was pluiidcre«! of its js-url m.'d ruby bios- son'.«. The beggars nn«l nymphs hailed Max I f. ns one of the wonders of the wxirhl, applauded will« I Kith hand* and strewed palms 'in his returning path. Me.iiiwhile. the family of this notable bayur are taking rJarui mid casting about vainly for u remedy. .X gold cure has lic.-r. fouml for the dis- cast» of drink, but w ho will give u cure for the disease of gold .’ In Use For Over 30 Years. I ; j J i WHiral Woman. After th«' eld gent lemon «liud invitcl th«' young one to be seut«sl the hitter cough«'« I «ince or t w ice toch'ur his t Ivroat an«l tlu'ii bluntly sugg«*t<xl t.liut he wislnsl tj marry tho old gentleman's laughter. Th«' old gentleman didn't, wish lobe too ready to give his consent, but he admit!« <1 aftera few minntesof Utouglit that he bad no objection*. “That's just th«1 trouble," protested th«' young m;.n. diseonsohitoly. “If you'll «inly cp|vose it and onlcr me out of the lions«' once or twits' olid buy u bullilog I'd In«««' .-ome. show of getting her,” Chien"«! Po*t. Tempering II. XVilcy- This is funny; a barls'r out west advertises to gi'e chloroform it de«ired. Smiley—Nothing remarkable about that nil the barbers give natural gas. —To Date. A (¡real llesd. Visit«» But tin head of Mr. Bulger ns pointed in this picture is a good deu! more than life size. Artist I painted it to suit Mr. Bul ger; he feels that his hciul is that size. —T«> Date. A (.’iCMr C aav « Mrs. Anlcn i)<> you know. |M*rsonal- ly, doctor, that my husband is dead? Dr. Pillbox Yes; I treated him. Mrs. Xrden (with a sigh of relief)— Then that settles it. There’s no further room for doubt. Town Topics. on i.n ingenious mellxxl of protecting (au4c »nd Effect« herself. Wife (nt the piano) John, you'iv She prepared grains of corn by tying singing <lr« udfully to-nighL Tiiere, to them, with strong carpet thread, I you've skipped u bar! small cards bearing the words: “Please John Didn't skip any on the rouil keep your chicken* nt home!" and dis i home.- Judge. tributed «he grains «iliout her Hower Iler Falling. beds. “How tedious it is playing whist with Th«' chickens came to feast i.s usual, u«'h a parlm-r :is that Mii-stiad.ilsiut!" ( and greedily swallowed lb«' corn, not "X i'.s; 1 believe that girl would u*k perceiving the tbr«'ii«l until the card i the angel Gabriel ‘what’s trumps?*’*— was against their jaws. Then tney Detroit Free Pi ess. could neither swallow th«' card nor rid themselves of the swallowed «-orn. Twenty or thirty of the marauders ran home, bearing the polite rc«pie: t to their culpniiie owner, who. struck with th«' method of th«' hint, promptly cut the threads and eoojM'd up the birds. For Infants and Children. This win forcible, but a delicate hint upon a like offers«' was conveyed from one aggrieved relative to auothir where stronger measures would nave been cut of place. The sul'i’« ring victim of hens was taken ill. end the perhaps nneonscious offender slew his choicest birds ami sent to the invalid. The invalid feast ed thereon, ami sent back a message of thanks to the effect that the fowl was delicious, nr.d tasted of her vio Thl« «Ignature Is on evory box of the gonuin«. lets! Harney Valley Brewery L. WOLDENBERG, SIL, Pro, rio'or. The ««'rvices of a brewer of long years experience has been Re- cttr«'<l ami the nredact of tins Brewery is of th» best grade in the ’ Iiilati«! Empire. l’kice a trial or«ler ami yon will not be dinap- poiiited. BURNS, _ — — The Windsor _ _ _ _ OREGON The bar is supplied with none but the very best brands of Wines, Liquors and Carlionated drinks, nml the Choicest Cigars. Your patronage solicited. Courteous treatment to nil. Corner north of postoffice. Bar LEE CALDWELL Proprietor. IF YOU ARE A FARMER And Itave One* Cent Buy a postal card ami send to The New York Tribune Farmer. New York City, for a free specimen copy. The Tribune Farmer is a National Illustra ted Agricultural Weekly for farmers and their families, and stands nt the head of the agricultural press. The price is $ I 00 per year, but if you like it you can secure it with your own favorite local newspaper, The ITEMS, at a bargain. Both papers $1,50. Semi money and order to The ITEMS. CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought Laxative Bromo-Quinine T»bieu Uv r« curdy i hut l itre« it cold Iu one Utqy The Southern Oregon State Normal School opens Wednesday, Sept« tuber 10th. Full faculty ; improv«d building; exhaustive cours«-» of study ; ea« h department filled by a specialist. Latin and economics added for the benefit of those preparing to teach in High Schools, but are optional. $200 in cash prizes for excel lence in ortVn’-yand athletics. Expenses light; social conditions ideal. Senu for catalogue. B. F. MULKEY, President, CLIP l*()UD I IIOMAS, Secretary