VOL. IV.
THE DALLES. OREGON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1892.
NO.
W. E. GARRETSON.
lug Jeweler.
SOLE AOENT FU THE
All Watch Work Warranted.
Jewelry Made to Order.
138 Secund St.. The Uulles. Or.
(ranich and Bach Pianos.
nieed as Standards of the high
grade of manufacture.
JUDGE NELSON'S
DECISION.
Speaking' of patent medicines, the
Judge says : "I wish to deal fairly and
honorably with all, and when I lind an
article that will do what it is recom
mended to do, I am not ashamed to say
so. I am acquainted with Dr. Vander
pool (having been treated by him for
cancer), and have used his blood medi
cine, known as the S. B. Headache and
Liver Cure, and while I am 75 years old,
and have used many pills and other
remedies for the blood, liver and kid
neys, I must say that for a kidney tonic
in Brights disease, and as an alterative
for the blood, or to correct the action of
the stomach and bowels,' it is a very su
Ve"or remedy, and beats anything I
ever tried. J. B. Nelson',
. Yakima, Wash.
At 50 cents a bottle. It is the poor
tiian's friend and fainilv doctor.
JOHN PASHEK,
t - Tailor,
Next door to "Wasco San.
Just Received, . a fine stock of Suitings,
Pants Patterns, etc., of all latest
Styles, at Low Prices.
Madison's Latest System used in cutting
garments, and a fit guaranteed
each time.
Hepahnng and Cleaning
Neatly and Quickly Done.
CHAB. STDBL1NG.
OWES WILLIAMS.
Shifting 4" Williams.
The Gefmania,
SECOND ST.i".',-
THE DALLES, - OREGON
JCrDealers in Wines,' Liquors and
Cigars. Milwaukee Beer on Draught.
UU. H. Voting,
BlacKsmiiu Wagon StiflD
General Blacksmithing and Work done
promptly, and all - work
Guaranteed.'
Horse Shoeing a Speciality
Third Street, ouposite tie old Liene Stand.
cThe St Charles Hotel,
. PORTLAND, OREGON. -
This old, popular and -reliable house
has been entirely refurnished, and every
room has been repapered and repainted
and newly carpeted throughout. . The
house contains 170 rooms and is supplied
with every modern convenience. Kates
reasonable.' A good restaurant attached
to the house. Frer bus to and from all
trains. - -
C. W. KNOWLES, Prop.
Lean
pieicp
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strictly FIRST-CLASS GOODS.
; High Grades in Every Department.
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Fttis, muffs, pap Tmmmings.
Silks in EVey Shade and Style.
Umbrellas, mackintoshes,
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We show the latest novelties and keep the very
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THE LEADING
est m
Handled by Three Registered Druggists.
, ALSO ATjLi THE LEADING
Patent (Dedieines and Druggists Sundries
house paints: oils and glass.
Agents for Murphy's Fine Varnishes and the only agents in
the City for The Sherwin, Williams Co.'s Paints.
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The Largest Dealers in Wall Paper.
Finest Line of Imported Key West and Domestic Cigars.
Agent for Tansill's Punch. ;
129 Second Street,
FljMfflEfr
DOMESTIC '
And KEY WEST
CIGARS.
FRENCH'S
171 SECOND STREET,
WM. BUTLER & CO..
HAVE
FOR
SALE
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wareroom;
Also
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two horses, one. set of wagon harness, one set
of buggy harness, one second-hand wagon, one
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feet in size, suitable for a
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and Railroad.
THE DALLES, OR
33 R XT C3r JSS
Mpmm,
THE REED GEYSER.
The Bluest TMw of tie KM Seen in
20 Years Eijerience.
REGULAR PULSATING INTERVALS.
The Grandest Displays are Made About
Twice Ever' Day.
WORKING t'NDEK DIFFICULTIES.
A Wonderful Slcht Taken in With Field
Glasses at a Safe Distance
Minor Xopics.
From the Oregoniaii, 22d. '
Superintendent Baxter, of the Union
Pacific, who has been at the landslide at
Reed's ranch for the past week, returned
to the city yesterday. Mr. Baxter says
he has had 20 years' experience in rail-'
roading, but this landslide is the biggest
one he has ever seen. It sends down a
mass of stuff about every hour, and gives
a graud display about twice a day, when
huge trees and bowlders as big as box
cars come down with a noise that is
deafening. In order to get men to work,
it was necessary to station sentries
within hail of each other clear up the
side of the mountain, and whenever a
slide started, warning was given by
shouting from one to another. The de
bris has passed clear across Reed's ranch
to the river. Mr. Baxter says it is a
wonderful sight to look from the river
through a glass at the head of the slide.
Trees and rock are seen gradually mov
ing down into the canyon, till it is
"loaded," and then down comes a slide.
They-are now using dynamite in blow
ing down trees and rocks into the gorge,
and ax men are felling trees in hopes of
getting a tangled mass of trees and rocks
in the canyon, which may stop the slid
ing. A number of photographers nave
been taking all kinds of views of the
slide and Reed's ranch, or rather what
was a ranch, for the buildings are now
all crushed and pushed out of place and
buried.
Incidents of the Phenomena. '
Perhaps Supt. Baxter does not intend
to leave the impression that passengers
may be transferred by telegraph at the
Reed geyser. He tells the Telegram re
porter that "telegraph offices have been
opened on each side of the obstruction,
with regular operators both day and
night, and all arrangements have been
made to facilitate the transferring of
passengers."
The most absurd story is published by
our worthy contemporary the Oregonian.
We should smile to see those steam
plows at work clearing the obstructions
at Reed's geyser, on the U. P. R. It is
right- about one thing : : "No 'effective
work v can be - done until the earth
hardens." ; This means much expensive
experiment, and long tedious delays.
W. F. Butcher of -Baker 'City, recent
Cleveland wheel horse in Oregon , is cer
toinly a cleverpredictionist of the ob
struction at Reed's, on the "TJ.. P. R-, he
offers this: wonderful v theory : "The
landslide was caused not so much by the
recent heavy storms as by the action of
the river upon the base of the hills.
The bank had been entirely washed
away by the current. The hills ' are of
soapstone formation, and having been
softened by the heavy rainB, and having
no support after the bank had been
washed away, a landslide ensued. - Mr.
Batcher thinks the elide will continue
until the earth dries up. The top of the
locomotive which -was caught in the
slide can be seen from Bonneville." If
intended as a joke this is a huge one.
But where would the laugh come in.
MARKET REVIEW,
Summary of Trade and Easiness for the
Current Week.
The Dalles, Nov. 23. The week has
been void of interest in business circles.
Trade has been lighter than that of the
previous week. Prices remain steady
for staple dry goods, groceries and pro
visions. The sugar market is somewhat
excited in San Francisco, as they find a
very great scarcity of Yellows on hand
and a sharp advance is expected in - the
near future. : The limited stock of China
sugars on hand will not cut any figure in
holding down present prices, and the
consequence is that the future will bring
dearer sugar.
In produce lines the market is steady.
Eggs are very scarce in the city and
prices are' firm at former 'quotations'
The batter market is lifeless and 'prices
are steady. Poultry is in good supply,
and the market is steady. Portland
markets fluctuate and are over stocked,
judging from the low quotations given.
The' supply of potatoes is inadequate for
the demand of the city traders, and deal
ers are compelled to .make shipments
from west of the mountains to meet the
requirements of trade, as sellers seem
inclined to hold lor better prices. Deal
ers are shipping in valley spuds of best
quality at a cost of $1.10 to $1.20 per 100
lts.
There is no change in the wheat situ
ation4 other than that the markets are
weaker, which is discouraging to both
holder and seller. Foreign and eastern
markets are very weak and dull. Sari"
Francisco has marked' down 3 points
within the last few days on all grades.
The Dalles market is above all others in j
quotations comparatively, which have
ranged higher at this 'point all season
than elsewhere on the coast, owing to
strong competition ' in transportation,
and the opposing effort of the enemies of
the People's' Line of . Steamers running
between this city and Portland. The
farmers have been the present gainers
at the expense of the enemy whose
motto is "D-n the people." ,
Results of the Strike.
Oregonian. The Homestead strike
has at length been formally declared off.
It was' in reality - lost - from the first,
though- the strikers were : much better
equipped for a long siege against capital
than is usually the case. The record is
one of losses in wages aggregating 2,
000,000, disappointment, unrest, social
disorder and financial, embarrassment.
There is still a pathetic sequel to be
added. The places of ' many Of the men
have been filled.' The aid which' the
federated trades have furnished will now
be withdrawn and hundreds of idle men
and their dependent Ones are left to face
the rigors of a Pennsylvania winter
wholly without means to make them
selves comfortable. The difference be
tween the bright July day in which the
men were called out of the Homestead
works and the bitter November day in
which they : wera given permission by
the leaders to again apply for employ
ment therein, is not more marked than
the difference' in the situation of many
of the men. The story does not differ
in detail from many that have preceded
it, but it is none the less 'sad because it
is a stale repetition of useless strife, and
its consequent anxiety, misery and de
feat. As a drama, with Folly in the
title role, such a movement may be con
sidered successful. .: There were some
elements of tragedy also in this one, but
the curtain has been rung down and the
actors are left face to face with reality,
with its pressing demands of food and
shelter and fuel and clothing. Two mil
lion dollars squandered in idleness leaves
a pitiful vacancy in the homes of a
laboring community, and the problem
'what shall we eat and wherewithal
shall we be clothed" will be a .perplex
ing one in many a household in Home
stead between this time and next April.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Grand
Jury Report The Final of
Criminal Actions.
In the matter of the final report of the
grand jury for the November term, 1892,
we, the grand jury, respectfully report
to the court that we 'have now been in
session six days and have found and re
turned into court nine- indictments and
five not true bills, and have also inquired
into several matters brought .before us
that did not warrant indictments and
upon which no report has been made.
We have also examined and inquired in
to the condition and management of the
connty jail and found it secure and in
good order. We also inquired into the
management - of the ' clerk, sheriff
and treasurer's offices and found them
all in-good condition and all books neatly
kept and all correct so far as we were
able to judge. We find that the vault
in which the records and files of the
clerk's office are kept is getting crowded
and think that by putting in patent steel
files much room could be gained, and the
office would be made much more con
venient. We would, therefore, recom
mend that such files be put in. We also
visited the county poor farm and found
it well;and carefully kept and managed.
We found that the inmates are all well
cared for, fed and clothed, and entirely
satisfied with' the treatment they have
received. ' Having completed our labors
we respectfully ask to be discharged
James Le Due, foreman.
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
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SUBTERRANEAN RIVER
Large One in Kentnclty Explored and
Utilized liy'a Farmer. . -
A LARGE CAVERN DISCOVERED
Wonders of Mother Earth as Revealed"
Below the Surface.
WATER IS USED IN KENTUCKY
Pumped From the Marrelous Depths
by Hydraulic Rams for Domes
tic Purposes.
Princeton, Ky., Corr. Four years ago
there was a trying drought in the vicin
ity of Princeton, 150 miles southwest of .
Louisville. Vegetation was suffering,
and the farmers had to drive their cat
tle several miles to water at the famous
Cave spring. This Spring breaks out in
the very heart of the town and supplies,
an abundance of excellent water. The.
opening through which it flows is four
leet high by three leet wide, and leads
into a long, narrow cavern, often trav-,
ersed for a distance of half a mile by ad
venturous young men.
About this distance from the spring '
and near the college buildings there was
a sink-hole communicating with the
cavern and affording a ready . if a ' some-
what rough means of ingress and egress'. 1
been explored, and-no one knew the
course -taken by the water above the
sink-hole.' The ground begins to rise
here and slopes gradually upwards for
half or three quarters of a mile. .. On the
slope toward the town Mr. P. H. Darby,
Owned a beautiful home surrounded by
extensive lawns, gardens, etc,' which
were suffering for lack of -water. After
considering the matter be concluded from
the general direction of the stream from
the spring to the sinkhole it was prob-
oVilA fhot . If .' nnaao1 ' nan a rnaa
"""" S " "U ."..v.. -
With a couple of negroes, a small boat,
lanterns and a compass and chain, he
made a survey of the cavern . and the
stream from the sink-hole towards his
house, which was distant about a quar
ter of a mile. He ascertained that the
stream did flow from his house, and fur
thermore that at a point which he sup-
s t. . i c v:
house, the cavern ODened into auite a '
large chamber, at the upper end. of
which was a waterfall. He then re-
r traced his steps and made the. sink-bole-
landing in safety. Surveying then on
the surface with the courses and dis-
a r i l . i a .
tances iounu oy me unuergrouuu sur
vey, he ran the line and put down the
final stake within fifty yards of the
house.
There was a slight depression of the
ground at the last stake, such as is fre
quently observed in limestone, districts,
but no seeming communication with the
cavern. He decided to drill through the
stone, being assured of the accuracy of
his survey, and never doubting but that
he would break through into the eubter
ranean chamber. ' There was no telling
how far he would have to go, for he had
taken no levels. However, at it he
went, and kept a man busily drilling
and blasting for two or three weeks,
much to the amusement of some of the
neighbors. He struck the chamber at
a' depth of twenty feet, and there was
great joy, for even in Kentucky water is
used for domestic purposes, such as
cooking, cleansing and watering the gar
dens and the stock. He built a dam in
the chamber and now two hydraulic
rams force the water wherever needed.
Over the entrance he built a conserva
tory and it is said that even during the
severest winters all kinds of flowers
thrive to excellent advantage. The cul
tivation of mushrooms in the cave was
also begun. 4 ' .