then as Winslow Anderson or Anderson, and twice as G. Winslow. A boy was handed the “Minets of Ewing Youngs Sail” and was told: “This man whose name had reversible parts was a negro. Check through and see what he bought. ” The young research assistant could not wait to finish before coming with shining eyes to report what he had already found: “He bought, I fine vest for $5 and I pr. fine boots, Old, for $2.” It was George Winslow, “a colored man,” all right, and his squaw and chocolate-red papooses must have feasted their loving eyes on him when he rigged himself out for the first time in this and the other fine raiment the records show that he bought. But he must have reflected ruefully that he would have been still grander if “Cook Owyhee” had not been such a strong competitor at
the auctions.
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THE BEAUTY of NEZ PERCE Women
By S. A. CLARKE
The beauty of the Nez Perce women was a proverb among the free trappers and fur company men. ... The Hudson's Bay Company leaders generally chose wives from among the Nez Perce's, and the preference seems justifiable... . They had buckskin dresses, fringed a... l the seams and beautifully ornamented with bead work. Their jet-black locks hung dow... fron... each shoulde... heavy braids. Their eyes were large and lustrous, and their features were almost cla... ... the beaut... contour. The Greek model was equalled... not excelled, and the delicate tawny skin, that was susceptibl... the keenest emotions, would blush with crimson... dimple with mirthful smiles. Their dresses, leggings and moccasins were worn with the utmost grac... neglige, and they seemed entirely consciou... the charms they possessed...
KNockING AT THE Door AT NIGHT
By REveREND GEORGE GARY
Weble... Hauxhurst cam... Oregon with Ewing Young, and started the first grist mill. He “had been a ma... rough exterior.” The Mission recor... his marriag... “Miss Mar... Yamhill tribe” has been given, dated February 25, 1837. Lee and Frost report
