proaching. By the united efforts of the whole crowd, the goat was restrained until the professor was "right onto 'em," when all hands let go and skipped under the house. The goat shook his beard, rolled his eyes ominously, kicked one. hind foot, then the other, worked his jaws spasmodically, kept time with his tail, and backed off, just as the professor showed up. Billy was on the warpath and understood his business. Like a battering ram he jumped into the air, and lit on the professor, just below the small of the back. "The old man" went off the sidewalk head first, and his tile rolled into the gutter. As quick as possible he started to his feet, but Billy was on hand a second time, and while the professor was yet on all fours, planted his head right where he did first time. Tell you what it is, Billy was a center shot. He always fought fair, too. As

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long as the professor laid perfectly flat, Billy would walk around, work his jaw, but not say a word. He would kick one hind foot, then the other, roll his eyes from side to side, glance up town, then down town. All this time he was shaking his whiskers that the wind might blow through them. If the enemy moved, he backed off, lowered his head, and prepared for en:ergencies. After a long period, that seemed to the professor unduly protracted, he managed to crawl to the fence in a perfectly flat state, and with one quick motion he went over, assisted by Billy, who caught him in midair, and helped him along. In his haste the professor failed to select a good spot on which to alight, and went sprawling in a mudhole, with his clothes torn, and with divers and sundry bruises that were not described in the village paper. Charlie was satisfied.

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From the records of geology and a knowledge of the present it can be said. that on two different occasions the valleys of Oregon have furnished this noble animal with pasturage. In the perusal of the writings of Professors Huxley, Marsh and Condon, recognized authorities on geological research, one will find that in our own state was the home of the original horse. His remains dug from the sandstone deposits near The Dalles are offered as evidence. Today we again find him proudly stepping over the grave of his past. From this paleontological age until the landing upon this continent of the Spanish explorers, there is no sign of his presence. With them came a stock descended from the steeds of Asia. These may have been worthy of the stride of a king, but their get, through running wild and attendant influences to degrade, retrograded into

what is known as the "Cayuse" ponies. With the advent of the pioneer came another breed, destined to push from the pastures the ponies, and they are being driven, together with other inferior stock, to the corral of the canners of horseflesh. The supplanters were for a time. said to be of the English strain, which, by attention, climate and breeding, resolved itself into a new-the Americanand it will not be many years before the world will acknowledge another-the Oregon-horse. Other sections of the Union have given years of attention to reducing the seconds in which a horse could be driven a mile, Oregon but a short time, and during these brief years her progress has been wonderful. She can claim as hers the first of but four stallions in the world to be rated as having to their credit a get of over half a dozen 2:10 performers to their credit.

Oregon holds world's two-mile trotting and pacing records, and of her horses. one has a mile record of 2:07 and several inside of 2:18. Two have a pacing record of 2:044, and a dozen better than 2:15. What the future will bring forth in speed is yet to be learned, but if the

past is an index of its future, the prediction made will surely come true-liat the Oregon horse is ahead. Our pastures, climate, in a word, the environments by which he is surrounded, will force the issue.

ONE ON COLONEL NESMITH. About the only person who ever got the best of Colonel Nesmith was a Cayuse Indian called "Sticcus." The colonel was very fond of elk meat, a dish which was not often to be had, even in pioneer times, and, with a prospect of securing a good meal of this savory flesh, he was, during a trip to Eastern Oregon, constrained to accept of an invitation given by the Indian to dine with him. As his dusky friend could not speak "Boston," and “Chinook” was equally Greek to him, the conversation had to be carried on by pantomime. The Indian's spreading of fingers convinced the colonel that he meant elk antlers, and that the dinner was to be elk meat, so he prepared himself for and did eat at the meal to his utmost capacity; but imagine his chagrin when he found outside the camp. the ears, tail and hoofs of a mule, instead of some evidences left of the noble animal he supposed he had dined upon. Long afterwards the colonel smiled when any like signs were made, but it was years before he told the joke the Indian had unwittingly played upon him.

Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Spaulding were the first American women to come to Oregon, and the first white women to cross the plains and the Rockies. They came in 1836. In 1814 an English woman by the name of Barnes came here on the ship Isaac Todd, but did not remain here long.

IN OREGON.

No extremes of temperature, no cyclones, no blizzzards, no drouth. Bu. little feeding and less housing of stock is required. The products of the field. the vine, the orchard and the garden grow in abundance and are second to none for quality. Timber, varied in kind, cut from Oregon's inexhaustible forests, goes to all parts of the world. The lordly salmon, taken from her streams, is sent to the ends of the earth to be the choicest dish on the festive board. Her stock from a thousand hills have fed the multitudes far away, and. from these hills have been taken silver, gold and precious gems to enrich the nations and bedeck the highest with jewels rare.

"A region where all glories of scene, all charms of climate and all riches of resource meet and clasp hands."

TIMBER IN OREGON.

It is said that government statistics Ishow that there is more timber in Oregon than any other state in the Union. Enough to make a belt around the earth over a mile wide. Six hundred million feet of lumber was sawn in 1898. Such amount would make 20,000,000 c fins and nearly that number of bedsteads, cr a plank walk over 25 feet wide from Portland, Or., to Portland, Me.

The fishing industry of Oregon is worth about two millions annually.

Mr. H. C. Wortman has held two offices in the Grand Cabin until recently, those of Grand Treasurer and of Trustee. The latter position he resigned, and Professor A. P. Armstrong was elected to the vacancy.

Abernethy's cabin has been presented with what is hoped to become the nucleus of a fine library. The gift was an appropriate one-a history of Oregon. It was written by Hon. Wm. H. Gray, a pioneer of 1836, and one of the most prominent among those who brought about the formation of the provisional government. The donor was Captain James T. Gray, a son of the author.

During one of the January sessions of the Grand Cabin it was deemed advisable to add another office-Grand Librarian --to the number of officers in such body. It will be the duty of the incumbent of the position to receive, care for and endeavor to secure material of a historical nature incident to the history of the state; documents, manuscripts and publications of every description, appertaining thereto; narratives and records of the pioneers of the Oregon Territory; the Indian names of mountains, streams and localities in Oregon, and their interpretations and significations; the Indian traditions relative to the history of the Pacific Northwest prior to white settlement; views of historical incident, place or object; photos or other pictures of rioneers; in fact, any and all materials which would be of interest or value to future generations as a museum showing the difficulties, the labors and the triumphs of the pioneers in founding our great state, and who these heroes and heroines were, are to be used for the building up of a library and museum for the benefit

of the people of Oregon. It is also the purpose of the order to own a building suitable for the keeping of such and for the use of the Oregon Pioneer Association, Indian War Veterans, Oregon Historical Society and for lodgeroom purposes of the Native Sons and Daughters. All of these various associations are moving in the same direction, and Oregon will in time, through their efforts, have a creditable, instructive and valuable collection of relics, documents and other matter, which all can mention with pride. It will not be the intent of this move on the part of the Native Sons to divide the wonted articles which should be collected, but rather to act in conjunction with all interests, and, when the exhibit will justify, form with them a collective museum and library. Mr. F. H. Savler has been appointed Grand Librarian, and earnestly solicits that pioneers, their descendants and others, aid in forwarding this good work to their utmost, that the objects sought for may be attained. All reminiscences, however brief, or article of historic character, small and perhaps looked upon as insignificant, will be most acceptable. Address F. H. Saylor, Grand Librarian Native Sons of Oregon, rooms 716-17 Oregonian building, Portland, Oregon.

If any member of Abernethy's Cabin is entitled to consideration for services rendered, that Native Son is Sol Blumauer. He has been the means of placing more names on its roll of membership than nearly all the rest put together, and he keeps going right ahead, not only for his own cabin's welfare, but also for the order's good throughout the state.

Abernethy's Cabin, as well as the state at large, has sustained a loss through the tragic death of Hollister D. McGuire, late fish commissioner of the state, who was drowned in the Umpqua river on the 8th inst., while seeking a location for a salmon hatchery. Mr. McGuire was born Aug. 18, 1843, on a farm located a few miles west of Portland. In his early years his parents removed to the city, where he received his education in the public schools, and grew to manhood. He was active in various enterprises which were a benefit to the community, and for several years was in the cattle business in Crook county. In all his transactions he conducted himself as a progressive citizen and an honest man should. On March 1, 1893, he was appointed to the position held at the time of his death, and he was such a capable officer that politics were set aside and merit considered through the succeeding administrations, and he was reappointed as often as a change came, much to the satisfaction of the people of Oregon in particular, and our neighboring states in general.

Mr. McGuire leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. He was not only a member of the Native Sons, but was also an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, the Elks, the Woodnien and the Artisans.

Grand President Leasure will have his hands full of organization if the prospects for the institution of one-half of the new cabins talked of are realized, and there seems to be no doubt whatever about such being the case. The Grand President is the right man in the right place, for no one could have accomplished more than he has for the order, especially under the difficulties attending and sacrifice of personal business affairs.

Grand Secretary White is as equally erthusiastic, and never allows anything to go unnoticed or passed over which will be of a benefit to the increase of the present number of cabins or the welfare of those now established.

The Grand Cabin hopes to have cabins of Native Daughters established in the near future. While it has been the intention to do so all along, it was deemed advisable to not have too much in hand at once, and their institution has been deferred until the establishment of the Native Sons was an assured fact.

The poem, "Peerless Oregon," which appears in this number, though a reprint, is very appropriate for this issue. It has been set to music by Clifford W. Kantner, a son of the author. Musicians pronounce the composition a gem. The composer is an Oregon boy, having been born in Corvallis in 1878.

Who will win that gold emblem of the order?-the member who secures the most members for Abernethy's Cabin during this term. Reader, will you try to get it?

On Tuesday evening, May 2, Abernethy's Cabin will receive the Native Daughters, at which time a fine program of entertainment will be given for the benefit of the fair visitors, after which refreshments will be served. Ladies whose husbands are Native Sons will be for that evening considered Oregonians. It is expected that a move will be made at such time to get up a charter list for a Cabin of Native Daughters. It is to be hoped that such will be done.

For many years a feeling has prevailed throughout the original Oregon that some sort of united effort should be made to collect and systematically classify information as to the early history of this region, but, for one reason or another, such efforts have not met with the hearty support they deserved, and nothing in the way of fully united endeavor seemed to be accomplished. The pioneers, as an organization, have worked faithfully on this line, and, through the energetic efforts of their secretary, Mr. George H. Himes, a great deal of good has been accomplished, and a vast amount of documents and miscellaneous information collected. However, the pioneers have been continually hampered by lack of funds, and it has been almost entirely due to the indomitable will and perseverance of Mr. Himes that so much has been accomplished. The unique place of Oregon in history, the peculiarly instructive character of its history, and the comparative neglect of its sources, afforded an historical opportunity which was appreciated at the State University. Professor F. G. Young began the copying, editing and distributing of the "sources." He hoped in this way to inspire a movement with resources adequate for the nature of the work waiting to be done. His efforts led directly to the formation of the Oregon Historical Society, which has been incorporated under the laws of the state, and it bids fair to become just such an institution as is desired. Of course, the bone and sinew of Oregon history clusters about the Pioneer Association, which, however, is not so much a history collector as a history maker. This is largely true also of the Indian War Veterans, among whom Mr. T. A. Wood

has labored unceasingly and wisely, gathering priceless trasures of historical value.

A vast amount of valuable information has been lost forever by the death of pioneers, whose narratives should have been, but were not, preserved. It is not too late, even now, to render valuable service in this line, and who is there interested in the work equal to the children of those gone before? Such are the Native Sons, who are proud to take up the work and preserve a record of their fathers. All these institutions work in harmony, and, like the matches, the kindling and coal, neither one is all in all, but all necessary to the fire. It shall be the aim of The Native Son to act as a medium between all interests, and make itself invaluable to every one. To accomplish this we want your individual support, and your co-operation in securing the assistance of your neighbor. A magazine cannot be maintained on good will alone, but it must have cash, in exchange for which will be given the magazine itself and advertising. It shall be our aim to maintain a high standard for accuracy, and in no manner to mix politics or religion with history. The makeup and general mechanical appearance shall be as fine as the patronage will permit. The publishing of a periodical is strictly a matter of business, and it depends on the residents of the original Oregon as to whether or not this one shall be a success. We rely with the utmost confidence on such support, and want you to realize that hope. All of the gentlemen named are upon our editorial staff, and the public can rest assured that all that can be done to bring out the unpublished pioneer history of Oregon will be done.