maid, while periodically urging her to drink cocoa shells or milk instead. We incline, as will be noticed, to soups and salads, rather than pies and puddings, because the first require less labor and less expensive materials, and I am convinced they are more nutritious. It may seem a little abrupt, till one is used to it, to leave the table when justice has to be done to the meat and vegetables, but the final result to pocket and digestion is so satisfactory as to outweigh the "cons." A bit of sweet after dinner is palatable and wholesome, and homemade. candy or a little really good sweet chocolate makes a finish without appreciably swelling the bills. The oil used with lettuce a plain dressing of oil, vinegar and salt-is the condiment, unless for special occasions we buy the two-quart can at an Italian grocer's. List of Purchases: Feb. 11-Celery 13 cents, 3 heads letteuce 10, bag salt 10, rock salt 40, 2 pounds lamb for broth, 25; total $1.08. Feb. 2-Onions 5 cents, apples 8, butter 42, milk 16, yeast 2, tapioca 10, fowl 51, Brussels sprouts 25; total $1.59. Feb. 3-Milk 16 cents, fish 20; total 36. Feb. 4-Milk 16 cents, cake (bought) 13; total 29. Feb. 5-Milk 16 cents, pork chops 16, eggs 15, crackers 10; total 57. Feb. 6-Potatoes 13 cents, milk 16, forequarter lamb 60, canned tomatoes 9; total 98 Feb. 7-Milk 16 cents, apples 8, butter 42, yeast cake 2, beans to bake 10; total 78. For the seven days $5.65. This makes an average of a little over eighty cents a day; lower than the estimate on account of Sunday dinner out, and because few of the more expensive general supplies fell to this week. What the Children Cost. "Do you suppose I'm worth it?" a bright girl exclaimed, as she handed me. a neatly bound account book. "From June 10, 1880," it said on the cover. Opening to the first page I found on a list of expenses, including such articles as rubber rings, patent food, etc.' "That is a record of every cent that has been spent for yours truly since the date of "Mamma her birth," she explained. started the books for both Fred and me and kept them till we were sixteen, then she made us do it. You see," turning the leaves, "she put down everything, even to our baby photographs, and it's been a wholesome revelation for us to count up the totals once in a while. It tells the story of a boy's and a girl's expenses to compare. There was a time when it was about even, and I remember how glad I was that Fred had to have his teeth filled first. I wouldn't part with my expense book for anything and I wonder more mothers don't start them for their children." Good Housekeeping for May. * Modern Journalism. "I suppose that it is necessary to know what not to print," said the inquiring friend. "Certainly it is," said the successful editor of the great daily newspaper. "If I did not know what not to print how should I be able to print it?"-Town Topics. A Cup of Cold Water. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that two thirds of all that makes it "beautiful to be alive" consists of cup-offerings of water. Not an hour of life's journey but is rendered easier by their freshening or harder by their absence. Why? Because most of us are burden-bearers Daughters of Eve. Are women better than men? This is a question that E. S. Martin asks and answers in an article entitled, "Women," in McClure's Magazine for June. No better, only different; or if better, merely in a negative fashion. They drink less, smoke less and certain of their emotions are less strong than corresponding emotions in men. Women are what men make them, and while men are still appreciably far from perfection, why, women will be still a little short of the angels they are sometime represented, and what is worse, expected to be. * * * Love Letters of Great It certainly seems that very noble and beautiful love letters show a great man at his greatest, and enhance immeasurably his human dignity. Here more than in anything else has he the chance to reveal himself for the best that he is. If he has the good fortune to experience a true attachment for a being worthy of it, to have given a lovely and worthy expression to his passion becomes, on the personal side, probably his most enduring monument. Most great men's love-letters are disappointing; most great men have, on the whole, been unlucky in their attachments, or in the objects of them. Their epistolary outpourings at this point have, for those who look below the surface of sensationalism, almost always done some injury to their fameinjury either to their literary fame or to the esteem in which the world wished to hold them, as men. And the detected weakness is the less readily condoned here that the sentiments involved are elemental and universal, and that the world looks insensibly to the great men to show it, in such sentiments, the higher way. From the "Point of View" in the May Scribner's. A Department Devoted to Oregon Native Sons and Daughters, the Pioneers and Historical Data of the Northwest. Editor's Note.-Oregon Native Sons and Daughters and members of the Historical and Pioneer Societies are asked to contribute to this department any facts that may be of interest to the public or to the society of which they are members. The amount of space devoted to this department will depend in a measure upon the support of this kind which is received. The Pacific Monthly is desirous, however,' of making "The Native Son' its most important department, and one that will be unique and interesting to all classes of readers Stories of pioneer life and experiences will help to attain this end, and are earnestly solicited. We wish the pioneer, the native son and daughter to feel that this is their department, devoted to their interests and welfare, and that its editor is simply the medium through which the most fascinating part of the history and literature of Oregon may be given to the world. The Grand Cabin N. S. O. The Grand Cabin of the Native Sons of Oregon met in Portland on June 13. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: Past grand president, Sol. Blumauer, of Portland; grand president, A. E. Reams, of Jacksonville; first vicepresident, Charles T. Belcher, of Portland; second vice-president, Alex. Sweek, of Portland; grand secretary, Fred H. Saylor, of Portland; grand treasurer, Ralph W. Hoyt, of Portland; grand orator, C. W. Parish, of Burns; grand historian, E. R. Drake, of Silverton; grand marshal, W. V. Wiley, of Hillsboro; grand inside sentinel, W. R. Schurer, of Portland; grand outside sentinel, J. P. Walker, of Pendleton; grand trustees, J. M. Keene, of Medford; E. G. Canfield, of Oregon City; A. D. Stillman, of Pendleton; W. N. Barrett, of Hillsboro; J. D. Lee, of Salem; W. H. Wehrung, of Hillsboro; E. A. Cone, of Butteville. The question of consolidating the order with that of the Native Daughters came up for discussion and the Grand Cabin voted against consolidation. All subordinate cabins were directed to use every means within their power toward making the Lewis and Clark Centennial a success. The question of erecting a building as a monument to the pioneers of Oregon came up for discussion and it was decided to accept the Market block, which the City Council of Portland had previously offered. The meet The Native Daughters. The annual session of the Grand Cabin of Native Daughters of Oregon, which convened in Portland on June 13, elected the following officers: President, Mrs. M. H. Kuykendall, of Eugene; first vicepresident, Mrs. Julia A. Gault, of McMinnville; second vice-president, Mrs. M. B. Manley, of Portland; secretary, Miss Alta M. Booth, of McMinnville; treasurer, Mrs. E. E. White, of Portland. Forty-eight delegates, representing twelve cabins, were in attendance. On the morning of June 14th the Grand Cabin held an adjourned session and the following appointments were made by the Grand President, Mrs. Kuykendall. Trustees: Mrs. Oliva R. Welch, of Astoria; Miss Frances Helm, of Corvallis; Mrs. Elsie Christensen, of Port land. Grand Marshal, Mrs. F. C. Smith, of Grand Orator, Mrs. R. A. Miller, of Grand Librarian, Mrs. Ella Dunn Grand Inside Sentinel, Mrs. Mary W. Grand Outside Sentinel, Mrs. Effie The 29th annual reunion of the Oregon Pioneers' Association was held in Portland, Friday, June 14th, and was one of the most successful gatherings in the history of the association. In addition to the large number of the pioneers present there were also the Native Sons and the Native Daughters, who were in the city, attending the Grand Cabin meetings of their respective organizations. This younger generation of Oregonians entered into the spirit of the day with a lively interest. The morning hours were spent in friendly conversation and the renewing of old acquaintances. At noon a luncheon was served in the Tabernacle by the Native Sons of Abernety Cabin and the Native Daughters of Eliza Spaudling Cabin. At 1:30 P. M., the procession of the Pioneers formed at the Hotel Portland and marched to the Exposition building, where the exercises of the day were held. Hon. F. W. Mulkey, of the city council, made the address of welcome, which was responded to by Lee Laughlin, president of the Pioneer Association. Then followed the annual address by Judge Raleigh Stott, a recounting of the deeds of pioneer days and the conditions of Oregon civilization half a century ago. Following Judge Stott's excellent address, the audience listened to a vocal solo by Miss Katherine Lawler, after which Charles V. Galloway, of McMinnville, delivered the occasional address, his subject being "I ne Natives of Old Oregon," in which he traced the history, characteristics, and mythology of the Indians. Following the literary exercises, the guests assembled in the west corner of the building, where the annual banquet. was served by the woman's auxiliary. At the evening session, the following officers were elected for the ensuing vear : President, Judge 1. H. D. Grav, of Astoria: vice-president, Judge I. C. Moreland, of Portland: secretary, Geo. H. Himes, of Portland: corresponding secetary, Silas B. Smith, of Clackamas; treasurer. C. F. Ladd, of Portland: directors, Geo. T. Mevers, of Portland; William Galloway, of Oregon City; W. Carey Johnson, of Oregon City. The Walla Walla Valley Pioneer Association was organized July 4, at the grove on the Tumalum River, near Walla Walla, and it proved to be the first association of this kind ever attempted here, despite the fact that many pioneers of Washington are residents of Walla Walla County. The association elected Dr. N. G. Blalock, of Walla Walla, as president Frank Lowden, vice-president; Marvin Evans, secretary; Hon. Levy Ankeny, treasurer. A committee was named to draw up by-laws and report at a meeting to be held in the near future. * * * As It Was in 1853. Following are several extracts from Mayor Josiah Failing's message to the city council of Portland, written April 15, 1853. They are taken from volume. 1, No. 6, of The Journal of Commerce By the act passed by the legislative assembly of Oregon, in February last, incorporating the city of Portland, it is made the duty of the mayor thereof to communicate to the city council at least once a year, a general statement of the city finances and make recommendations of such measures as will in his opinion promote the peace, health and prosperity of the city and its inhabitants. According to the accounts in my posses sion, the following are the assets and liabilities of the city: In hands of city treasurer. him for services .... 106 21-111 84 The orders issued upon the treasurer and not yet honored Amount to Leaving a deficit of The amount of tax levied last year not yet collected is .$653 28 513 28 .$459 53 It is very desirable that measures should be taken to enforce, as far as practicable. the payment of these unpaid taxes; and the present involved state of the city demands that the expenditures of the council, for the ensuing year, should be tempered with great economy; and provision should be made for the liquidation of the present debt of the city previous to incurring any fur ther liabilities. I would recommend the attention of your body to the following subjects, which I think demand immediate attention on your part: The present state of the city requires that some measures should be taken to pre vent conflagration in our midst. I would therefore suggest that the council organize one or more fire companies; and that the city should furnish hooks, ladders and buckets; and that an ordinace also be passed requiring every householder to have and keep in good order, and ready for use, at least two buckets, to be used in case of fire in any part of the city. The condition of the streets of the city have long been the subject of bitter complaint and with just cause. I am of the opinion that assessment of the adjacent property would be the more just mode of making the necessary improvements; but I do not think the council have the power to make assessments. Inasmuch as the amount of taxes you are authorized to levy would be insufficient to plank all of any one street, it has been suggested by many citizens that the council should plank fifteen or twenty feet in the center of the street, and it is supposed that the enterprise of the adjacent property holders would plank the rest of the street. I do not think, however, that it would be doing justice to the back part of the city to plank Front street entire, unless some of the other sections of the city were compensated by the construction of cross walks, etc. * An Interesting Historical Reminiscence. In 1863, Dr. James McBride, a pioneer of 1847, was appointed minister to the Sandwich Islands, by President Lincoln, and soon after his arrival there he had the American coat of arms placed over the entrance to the American legation. In 1864 an English man-of-war stopped at Honolulu, having on board two cadets in the English navy, both sons of peers. One of them, Lord Charles Beresford, is now high in the service. This was during the war of the Rebellion, when England was rather unfriendly to the United States, and many Englishmen were inclined to think that the United States government was of no special consequence, and was practically destroyed. His friend, in order to show his contempt for the United States government, went to the American legation, tore down Dr. McBride's coat-of-arms, and hired a native to row them with it into the bay where the ship was anchored. When it was discovered that the coat-of-arms was missing, the American minister instituted a search, and soon found the native who had taken it to the ship. A search warrant was procured and the coat-of-arms brought back by an officer. The commandant of the man-of-war and the English minister at Honolulu immediately called on the American minister and offered an apology in the name of their government for the insult which had been offered. After having made their apology, they stated that they supposed this was satisfactory, and that they had atoned for the offence, The American minister informed them that this was not satisfactory, and that representatives of the British government had not only committed a theft, but had by their acts insulted the government represented by him. He further said that, having taken down the coatof-arms with their own hands, he would not be satisfied until they themselves put it back where they got it. At this the English minister and commandant protested, saying that such a demand was humiliating and disgraceful and could not be complied with. The American minister, however, insisted on a compliance with his demand, saying that the disgrace consisted in the act of stealing the coat-of-arms, and that nothing short of this would be considered reparation for their offense. After considerable diplomatic correspondence and some delay, the English minister agreed to comply with the demand of Dr. McBride, and the latter mentioned the next noon as the time when the coat-of-arms should be replaced. It was soon noised about Honolulu that the two young men were to replace the coat-of-arms the next day at 12 o'clock. When the time came thousands of the people from the city and surrounding country were there to witness the ceremony. The young men afterward entered the legation and tendered an apology. Minister McBride reported the affair to Secretary Seward, who complimented him and demanded an apology from the English government, which was made, and the two young men called home and dismissed from the navy for five years. Lord Charles Beresford has since won distinction in the English army. He commanded the landing forces at Alexandria in 1882. His brother, Lord William Beresford, subsequently married an American girl. " . |