WILLAMETTE FARMER: PORTLAND, OREGON, SEPTEMBER 22, 1882. iOBUuu every Week by tho WilLAMKTTK lAUMKU WltMHIIISG CO. TERMS Ob" SUBSCRIPTION. One year, (Postage paid). In advance ...$ 2.50 Six month?, (Postage paid), In tulrance 1.25 Lesa than six month will be, per month . . . .25 ADVKIlSISINO ItATKSX A-lveitlBcmenU will be Inserted, protldlnjtn are rtp actable, at the following table of rates I One Inch of space per month $ 2.60 Threo Inches of space per month 5.00 Onhall column per month. 15.00 On column per month 80 00 UX.Smplo copies Bent free on application. Publication Office: No. 6 Woehlnxton Street. Up taJrs. rooms No. 5 unci fh TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Hnil, If True. Nf.w York, Sept. 11. A dispatch from l'oughkcepsie rojatinf; to thu very gravo con dition ot S. J. filileu was published in a Hus ton paper to-day. A Times corrtsponrlcnt, after very careful inquiry this evening, ha thu best reason to know tlio dispatch is correct. TiMen has beon attacked by a dUcaso from which liia physicians liuvu said lio cannot pos sibly recover. Ho may linger awhile, but his early death is certain. The present trouble is mental, bcin;, in medical termw, avaxy, or disorder of tlio nerves, and in plain fact au incident in his progress toward softening of the brain. Mr. Tililen has been spending the Hammer at (Jraystone, his handsome country place, under thu caro of physician, who ad vised perfect rest of mind and body. They hoped quietude would restore him, but it did not, ami thu ncuto condition has come -on, completely disabling hint. A consultation of physicians has been held, and the hopeless ness of his case is now understood nbko by medical men ami the patient. Mr. Tililen was sonic time ago made aware of tho danger he was in, anil the erection and dccoiation of his magnificent new house in New York Citv was infant by him for a diversion to keep Ill's mind from morn engrossing subjects. Tho time correspondent has it from a gentleman in intimate iclationship with Tilden that in consequence of tho development of this necos sarily fatal malady ho lias resignedly laid down his life work and put himscll in waiting tor death. As yet his mind is clear, but he has scarcely any control of his nerves, and tho physicians lay that thu brain is already seri ously ailccti'd and will speedily degenerate. He may live several mouths, and ho may (lie within that timo. liTiillnii Mar Notes. London, Sept. II. Tho Times, in an arti cle on tho attack on Tel el Kcbir, says it is impossible to conccivo of anything more suc cessful and executod in a mora masterly man ner. The wholo plan of tho campaign was bottled by Gen. Wolseley with concurrence of his superiors and hearty acquiescence of his advisors, before ho left Unglguil. There nover was any question about tho canal being tho base of operations, and before hu left Kngland lie put his finger upon Tel el Kcbir, saying there Arabi would stand, and wo should at tack him on the 15th of September. We mention this circumstanco to show a great deal to outsido observers that ehanco is really foreseen, planned or allowed for. (Jcnoral Wolseley has achieved a success which rcu ls all apology for his moves superfluous. Alkxammiia, Sopt. 14. llutras Dutraca Pasha has arrived at Kfar el Dwar en route to Alexandria, as delegate of tho inhabitants of Cairo, charged to declare their loyalty to the khedivo. Negotiations for tho surrender are proceed ing satisfactorily, and the Hritish will prob ably occupy Kfar el Dwar to-morrow. It is stated thu eiiiltiiidcr will bo unconditional. London, Sept. 14. (Ion. Wolsely tele graphs that tho cavalry will push on to Cairo to-day by forced marches along thu ilescit route, lie has gone to Zngnzig. Major (Icneral Mcl'horson telegraphs fiom Zagazig to tho war olllec that ho madu a forced march after tho capture of Tel el Kcbir and occupied Zatnjg at 4:10 yesterday after noon, lie seized five trains and their engines ami thu governor came in and surrendered to the Hritish. Tho people are submissive. Ai.kxaniihm, Sopt. 14 Toiilba Tasha has sent a Hag of truce, ollering to surrender, and (lemral Wood telegraphed (Icneral Wolsihy for imiti notions. A deputation from Cairo i at Kafar el Dwar, waiting to coinn in. Tho en only have opened the caunl and water is coming down rapidly. Orders havu been issued that the dyko at Melts into Mariotis hu closed. llio conditions of surrender aro not jet known. Thu general opinion hero is that thu natives will deliver up Arabi l'asha to the Hritish. llritich troops havu been ordered to hold themselves m readluoss to taku posses sion of Kafar cl Dwar, London, Sept. 14. (lent-rsl Wolseley tele nraphs that about sixty guus were captured at i'el cl Keliir. Ho says Arabi has gone to Cairo, (leucral Wolteloy hopes tho cavalry will occupy Helhays to-day, and infantry will arrive thero to-morrow Ho oxpeets tn take possesion pf Henha to-day, and if all is well, to advance to Kelyook, if not to Cairo, with the guards. Tki. ku Kkiiih, Sept. II. -Our loss is lf0, including 30 killed. Kight oflicers are among tho deait. (Jeneial lowo is at Helbays with the cavalry. A hrigado of Highlanders have inarched towards Ziigaiig and aio now in pos session of the railway to Cairo. All of Arabi' papers weru ached hero. Hundred of fugi tives, iucluding many olliccre, aic surrender injr. A ;rc luMllllltr. Tho Daily Xtwt has tho following from Goiiktvitiuoploi It is stated in ollici.il circles that if no agreement is arrived at by Thursday i'd regard to the Anglo-Turkish military con veiitiun, thu Dorto will break oil' diplomatic nations wiui r.ugiaim. Mania Mure I'rulrrlluu. Ckkhmin, l'a., Sept. lU. lly tho repoit adopted by iion men to-day, tho follouiug changes arc lecomniuudedi Iron ore ehaii.'ed from "JO per cent, adalnrtm to 85 cents a tout pig iron increasei fiom ?7 to $3 per ton; cast scrap iron inctca.ed from ft! to $S per ton; steel rails ni lined from JiS to $. 40 per tnu; teel blooms changed Irom 40 per cent. adva lorein tn J-JO per ton; steel wire rods in. ereaied fiom 110 per cent, advaloivm to 50 per rent, advaloioiii; steel iu form not otheiwite firovided for, changed from IU) per cent, adva orein to :i cents per pound. Tho other reo pmiiietutatiou simply make clearer the pro vision of thu present tariff. Seer.il eoiomittcis were appointed to push the result 4 tho meeting uhhi Congress. Tlir (itur Uiiutc UrltK-rs.. WAMUMiniN, Sept. 14. I'oiemsu Dickson lit tho attorney general this cvvniuy the fob lauiiig bitten Suti During the progress of tho Star llouto vriai an attempt was nude to corrupt the jury Niiptuelled iu the case, ami an ollicer in vour department named, lleury Howeu, assigned to Arizona, u guilty of oll'ciitig a bribe to mo to lulluiiice my judgment and verdict. A sworn statement of tho detailed facts has be tiled with tho district attorney of ilio District of Coluut'iiJ, which is acccasiblo to) on, and to which 1 respectfully call your attention, A a citizen of the United States. 1 demand (nun you )rUectiuii scaio.t the venomous, uiatio-' ious and contemptible assaults upon my pri vate character by vour principal assistants and officers of the department of justice for daring to perform my sworn duty according to my honest convictions of rifht and justice. (Signed) Wm. Dickson. The Yellow Fever. Know.ssviLLK, Sept. 13. There are 31 new cases of fever and threo deaths all Mexi cans. Tho sick are all doing well. The fever is now at many ranches along tho river, and assistance is tendered them. Mrs. Wither. : ell is out of danger. Quarantine against Mat amoras has been re-established. Galvb-ston, Sept 13. Newt' Laredos Yel low fever of the most malignant type lias broken out at Mier, Mexico, 33 miles from thu place. The fever was brought to town from Matamoras by a shipment of merchan dise. The inhabitants Lie leaving in every direction to-day. Much uneasiness is felt here and all towns have quarantined against Micr. I'en.sacola, Sept. 13. Nineteen new cases and threo deaths. Weather more favorable. Heavy Wind' nml lliiln. Mexico, N. Y., Sept. 14. A heavy wir.d and rain storm swept over this placo at 3 P. !., while 3,000 people were on the fair around at thu time. A liberty pole was blown down, killing a horse and severely in juring several people. Horses ran away and women an J children were panic stricken, Thos. Delang, of Mexico, and Fred Winkler, of Richland, wcro hurt. Winkler's horse was killed. Much damago was caused to fruit and crops UociiKSTEit, Sept. 14. -Lightning last niirht did considerable damago in tho city and neighborhood. The Haptist Church at North I'arama was badly wrecked, and P'any tele- f;raph poles just north of there shattered by ightuing. Hrownsville, Sept. 13. The river is llooling tho northwestern part, and many families aro forced to leavo their homes. The Wnr Is Mrr. ZAriDzm, Sept. 141) i', m., English troops are now entering Cairo. General Wolseley to-day in reply to a dep utation of chiefs from Tel cl Kcbir who asked that tho country bo spared thu humiliation from a further advanco of tho Hritish, said he would occupy Cairo to-night and that in a few hours ho would dispatch tho fiist train there with troops. This has since been done. The sultan has telegraphed Gen. Wolesley circling congratulations on his splendid vic tory and requesting him now that tho neck of tho rebellion is broken to stop the inarch of his army into tho interior. Gen. Wolesley has sent a telegram in reply in which ho re ferred thu sultan to London for a response to his reoucst. All tho enemy's inuaazincs wero blown up and ull immovable gooils destroyed. Tee kl Keihh, Sept. 15. Hritish casual ties iu Wcdnesdoy'a battlo weru, killod, 0 offi cers mid 40 men; wounded, 22 oHice'rs lynl 330 men. Tho enemy's loss is estimated nt 15 killed and wounded. Gen, Wolseley has gone forward on his way to Cairo. London, Sept. 15. Gen. Wolseley has nr rived at Cairo, from whence hu has scut thu following: "Tho war is over send no more men from Kngland, I have been received hero with open arms by nil classes. Soldiers glad to return to their homes. Our cavalry did exceedingly well in thu long forced march yeHterdoy." llio Jiritisli took possession of the earth works at Kufr cl Dwar this afternoon. Ismailia, Sept. 15. Damietta has offered to n'.r e der. The Yellow Fcsrr. 1'ensacoi.a, Sept. 14. Cusua rciiorted to day, 11; deaths, U. Fever continues to rago in this city and destitution anil sullcring is on thu increase, while means for its amelioration are daily glowing moru inadequate. The na tional Ijoaril ot Health retuse to make a rea sonable uppropiiutiou and aid from tho out side is scarce. About one liundred cases me under treatment and medical men have been taxed to their utmost. Coitl'DH Ciiristi, Sept. 14. Forty cases of jellow fuver nro luported nt Micr, Mexico, in troduced in goods from Matamoras on tho 1 1th, The refugees uru going from Mier to Monterey, HitowNsviLLE, Sept 24. Thirty-two cases aro reported, including relapses mid intermit tent cases. No deaths. Thu force of tho disease is broken. Galveston, Sept. 14. Tho JYniV Matn lnonis special says: Six deaths in tho last 21 hours. Thu finer is showing sudden and staitling increase. Two of them ueio soldiers. In tho poorer classes thero is also u slight ill cieusu of eases. Thu disease is of a more deadly character. Twenty eases of fuver at Fort Hrown. Tioops moved from Camp Smith ten miles iloun thu river, on a liigh blull, Galveston, Sept. 15. Hcpotts aro on hand lion lug inu ouinreaK in yellow lever nt Ku quoea,aud Hildngo, Mexico. Illx lll or 'rare Holillers. Washington, Sept. 15. Tho amount paid for pensions during tho year, iucluding cost disbursement, was $5l,t)'.'tl,U'..S; total number of pensions on tho roll,2S5,li!)7, gain out pruvious year, 111,807; total amounts paid by government for pensions from Junu 1701 to 1861, $81,480,455; total amount from lMil to Juno 30, 1882, $7(0,U!I,324. Out of this amount, and siueu 1 871, $25,233,232 has been paid survioin of tho war of lSl2iindto tho widows of thoso who served during thu wnr. Deducting this latter amount and estimating that which mav hao been luiid to lu-nsiiwiei-M on account of wars prior to 18lil-ll5, alout 5530.000.1XK) has been disbursed on account of lcuinucrH. Woman's ImlUklrlal Lriiune. Wasiiiniiton, Sept 15. Tho Woman's National Industrial League rllcctcd a mTiua- liuiueut organization heie to-night by thuclec : t i m I...... o. ..:.i. .. '.. .1 ; UUIl HI .111!, VllllllOllU oiiimi ui 11 usiiiilg oil as president; Mis. llaniet L. Dolzen of Nuw Yoik ns ico president; Mi's Latiuia Duuduro of Washington recording secretary, and Mm, Mary Kiiton Greene of Massachusetts, 1'eter C'miper of New Yoik, W, W. Corcoran of Washington, Gen, Koseemus, Mm, Senator Fair of Nevada, and Susan King wero elected honorary member, 1 hriKllili lr. MlN.NKAroi.is, Sept 15, Mr. Sturtevant, president of the IhkiiiI of trade, gave the tar 111' commission hi lews on tariff nguinst Canada and Manitoba wheat. He opptcd it strongly. Wo could not get their grain nor they our product. Hu gave llguiv allowing tho vast proHirtiou of thu malting hut,iucs there and production of tho Xorthwot and es timated the cixl of Manitolu. at from 13 to 20 million bushels this eur. t'luiu ll'rlnnil, Duiuis, Sept. 15. A general movement is nt'.oat to prcsdiit Gen, Wtilsclcy with a sword of honor on his leturn from Kgypt. lliu lonl l euteuaiit Mitel tlio sceiio ot tho munler of tho Joyco family, ttisir Cong, to day, lie wus strongly escorted and tho route wu guarded by parties of polico. .Mi I iiilcaiii Krure. San I'HANCikOts Sept. 17. ThoVico licgAl iarty which left tho city vetU'riUy sfleriioon had a lit edict scire, wh eh was originated bv soino incei'iuus lulKKiMiit, .MhhiI an hour Ivcfoio tho Cumut left tho liaibor the Captain , rcceiMxl a uoto which outlined the blood-' curdling announcement that the steamer would be blown up by a torpedo immediately upon arrival on board of the Marquis and l'riucess and their party. The Captain was very much frightened and at once ordered his gig and went on board tho revenue uutter Richard Rush, lying near by. Captain Hoop er was not present, but Lieutenant Herring, who wan in charge, sent to Oakland, where Captain Hooper resides, and in a short time the latter arrived, and with two boats manned with marines, examined every floating article, including stray barrels and buckets, and other implements bearing a suspicious appearance, iu search of concealed torpedoes. The boats preceding the Mcl'hcrson, which contained tho Vice Regal party, on their way to the Co mus. The nartv discovered nothing to verify the suspicion, but tho Rush accompanied the steamship to tho heads, and saw tho party happily off. Oregon Klnse Jloblicil. Reddish, Sept. 17. This morning tho overland stage from Oregon was stopped while coming up and near tho top of Bass hill, about sixteen miles from Redding, by a highway man, who ordered the driver to dismount and stand at tho head of his leaders while he pro ceeded to investigate the contents ot Wells, Fargo & Co.'s strong box by tho aid of an ax, si curing its contents and tho United States mail. He then ordered the driver to proceed. Several robberies have taken place in this same vicinity, tho tamo driver being robbed there two years ago. Two pasengcis were aboard, who were unmolested. Loss unknown, but probably small. A Cashier Abscond. New York, Sept. 15. Tho report that Dwight Lathrop, Assistant Cashier of the New Jersey Central railroad, has absconded with $40,000 ot the company's monev is true. His uncle, Judge Lathrop, has been lately ap pointed Receiver. The deficit was discovered a week ago. He disappeared with some wo man. Kirrptlan AITalrs. New Yokk, Sept 16. The Tribune's Lon don special says: "Tho country is deeply grateful and will not withhold its rewards from the army. Already we hear of a sub scription tor a sword of honor for Wolseley. and there are few who do not admit he has well earned a peerage. Schemes of a settle ment are numerous and thero is much floun dering in tho business. One of the most far seeing, as it appears, is that of tho Spectator, which advocates transfer of tho Porte's sov ereignty to Kngland, or as an alternative the wardenship of the Suez canal, with tho right of garrisoning Poit Said, Ismailia and Suez. Cairo, Sept. 10. With the exception of a few leaders and one or two persons accused of crimes, no rebels were made prisoners by oen cral Lowe, who merely requested them to lay down their arms. Many who had been prom inent in the rebellion wero told, much to their surprise, that they wcro free. Alexandria, sept. 10. fort Asiam sur rendered this morning to Gen. Wood. Tho Hritish now occupy Katr el Dwar. The artillery camp is broken atJRamleh and the naval brigade withdrawn. It is currently reported Damietta has sur rendered. Constantinople, Sept. 10. Tho impres sion prevails in official circles heie that the Anplo-Turkish military convention will not now bo signed; r-cvcrtheless, another Cabinet Council was held to-day in which Said Pasha was instructed to address fresh conciliatory communications to DufTerin. It is believed here Arabi l'asha will be sent to England. Th Yellow Fever. Matamoras, Sept. 10. During the 24 hours to 0 A. m, there were two deaths in the city, one of fever. Aid is given to.424 fami lies, or 1884 persons. In Brownsville, 15 cases are in tho hospital, Forty cases at Mier yesterday, and five deaths, Penmacola, Fla., Sept. 10. Nineteen new cases ot yellow fever within 24 hours and two deaths. Total cases lo.S, and UU deaths. Hrownsville, Tex., Sept. 10. Tho river is rising, and about one-fourth ot tho town is under water. Twenty-two new cases, but no deaths from fever. The sick at Fort Hrown are doing well. One death at Point Isabel to-dav from fever, and six deaths in Mata moras. Our mornings are very cool, and days hot, which causes many relapses. Oil HIslUK. 1'lTTSBUlto, l'a., Sept. It). Ull was very mucli excited again to-ilay, ana the wild scenes of the last few days were repeated on change. Tho market opened very strong at unj, ami steadily advanced until the close this afternoon, when 73 was bid. The sales aggregate 4,435,000 barrels. A Lonic Line. Chicago, Sept. 16. The Western Union Telcuraph Company to-dav, in celebration of thu Mexican Central Railroad, madu connec tion between Boston and the City ot Mexico. The rou to was from Boston via Albany, Buf falo, Chicago, Kansas City, Pueblo, Kl Paso and Chihuahua to the City of Mexico. Mes sages wcro sent congratulatory of the event. The C'rrrdtuoor SIlimllnK. Crkiumoor, Sept. 10. Tho second gold modal was won by Caldwell, of the British team. Tho Heller trophy was won by two points by the Pennsylvania team, tho Michi gan team 2. Score 0S9 to 0S4. Tho Inter. Stato Military match was won by tho Penn sylvania team, tho New York team second, and tho Michigan team third. Score, 0S9, 081. 005. Ciikedmcor, Sept. 16. In tho competition botft'een tho F.uglish ami American teams for the gold medal, Dolau, of the American team, won. Oolden Gate Evaporator. No. 1, drying capacity per day, 12 bushel to 15 bushels; price, $60. No. 2, capacity 20 bushels; price, $100. No. 3, capacity 35 bushels, price $150; No. 4, capacity GO to 70 bushels; price, $250. Any woman, boy or Chinaman can run these driers as successfully as au expert. It dries rooro fruit in a day than any drier in thu State costiug tho same money, aud twico as much as thu so-called Acme, with half the labor, making in all cases a first-class article of "evapo'atcd" (not ma chine dried) fruit. If it will not do iu every particular what is herein chimed for it, it will cost the purchaser nothing. Tweiity-tivu per cent cash, ludance in dried fruit. Order the size you want; this advertisement will re our contract. Full instructions sent with machines. W. C. Kv NTS, Portland, Oregon. H. W, Dilo, Agent aud Manufacturer, pStf 82 Front Street. Secretary lllaiue furuiiihes a long article to a weekly magazine of Chicago upon thu South American policy of tho Garfield ad- mimntration. The following are the moru salient p-iutsi The foreign policy of Presi dent liarueltl administration had two prin ciple ohjtot iu view, the first to bring about a peace and pi event future war in North and South America, and tho second to cultivate ucli friendly coiiimercisl relations with all American lountrica as would lead to a large inert aio iu tho export trade of tho Uni- , i o. . , . , . , . .1. "v ".,., ..iiHwit u i ureas is ted .SUte in suimliiui! those fabrics in uhi.-h I liml IV T I..,. I... ;. i ... . ,, !,?? ,buu'la,l"y f.le to. " tbe manufacturing countries of Kurope. . .- - . j- --....., . STATE MEWS Wheat brings 60 cents per bushel at Pen dleton Campers are already arriving at tho Fair Grounds at Salem. Nine convicts were pardoned out one day last week by Gov. Thayer. Mr. M. Morgan, of Happy Valley, has a hen which laid an egg 61x8 inches. Prairie-chickens are reported as being very plentiful in the country around Prineville. Up to September 16th 325,000 bushels of wheat had been received at Albany. Through trains will he running into Port land by November 10th, 1882. The Masonic order, of Wallowa valley, has recently uiuit a large, neat hall. Three new school houses aro now in course of erection in tho Wallowa valley. Says the Union county Jiecord: A one Iccrged soldier with a hand organ and a mon key might do a good business here next week. Work on tho new brick banking house for Hovey, Humphruy & Peet, of Eugene, has been commenced. George Myers of West Chehalcm, Yamhill county, has a field of oats which averaged 100 bushels to the acre. The assessment roll of Clackamas county shows an increase of $400,000 worth of taxa ble property above last year's assessment. Capt. E. W. Spencer has purchased the Salem and will run her on the Upper Willam ette as an independent steamer. A very large stable of running and trotting hoises aro in attendance at La Grande, tram in? for thu comiug meeting of the Union County Agricultural Society. The Corvallis Gazette says that a little boy, son of Mr. Wm. Sloper, was thrown from the back of a horse which he was riding and was severely cut on the head. Frank S. Bloomer, aged 27, was murdered near Weston, by an unknown party and robbed of 200. A reward of $500 is offered by tha Sheriff of Umatilla couuty for the ap prehension of the murderer. Mr. Eldridge Hartless, an Oregon pioneer, died at Corvallis on the 1st inst , aged 66 years and six months. He came across the plains with an emigrant party in 1846, and in '58 settled on the place where he died, re spected and honored by those who are left to mourn nis loss. Jacksonville is to have a new brick court house, 162 feet in length and 00 feet wide, and is to cost $30,000. The court room is to be 98 by 40 feet, and is to be located in the second story. The lower story to be used as offices for the county officials. The Portland postmaster is paid $2700 per annum; Salem, $2100; The Dalles, $2000; Astoria, $1900; Albany, $1900; Corvallis, $1500; Orceori City. S1500; Baker City, $1300; Eugene, $1300; Pendleton, $1100. Upwards of 5000 head of beeves, says the Prineville News, have been driven away from this section this summer, the ayerage price paid being $20, amounting in the aggregate to 8100,000, which has been distributed among the stock men. The Prineville News says that for a week past a fire has been raging in the mountains between Ochoco and Bridge creek,- and has swept over thousands of acres of the best summer range in the country, destroying the grass, which cannot well bo spared. Thefollowing are the salaries paid to the following principal post offices in Oregon; Albany, $1900; Astoria, $1000; Baker City, $1300; Corvallis, S1500; Eugene, $1300; Oregon City, $1500; Pendleton, $1100; Port land, $2700; Salem, $2500; and The Dalles, S2000i Last Thursday while Kalloston & Co.'s machino was threshing on F. Stott's farm on tho Lake, somebody was mean enough to nut powder aud coal oil into a bundle of cram When fed into the cylinder tho combustibles ignited nnd almost immediately the machine was a mass of flames and soon burned to tho ground, Yamhill Roporler. Tho amount of taxable Brouertv returned by the assessor of Douglas county for 18S2 being $tt,34U,uio. it was ordered that the tax levy be made as follows: For State pur poses, 4 mills; for school purposes, 3 mills; for insane asylum, 1 mill; for military pur poses, Hi mills; making 20 mills in all, and the county clerk was directed to make out a tax list accordingly, A thresher belonging to Mr, Ralston, of Gaston, burned up. An eyo witness says the teams were hauling the grain in from tho field aud tho first load after dinner was going through the thresher when it occurred. Only two or three bundles had been fed when an explosion occurred, and the entire machine was quickly enveloped in flames and de stroyed in spite of the efforts of the men to put it out. Loss, $700. Says the Weston Leader: Tho Bloomer murder is still enshrouded in mystery, there being as yet no real clus to the perpetrators of the deed as far as we can learn. The potato crop of Umatilla promise to be rather below the average, and as the local de mand will bo greater than in former years, good prices may confidently bo looked for. Says the L&JGramle Recortlx Looking lrnm Meacham Station in cither direction the eyes of the beholder are greeted with completed railroad grades as far as they can reach. Regular trains are now running to Pendle ton. Cars will leave Umatilla on the arrival of the East bound passenger train at 1:50 A. M aud reach teudfetou at 7 A. ii.; leave Pendleton at 0 r. M., and arrive at Umatilla at 10 1'. M connecting with the down train. Tho road bed beyond Pendleton is graded to the summit. TEKK1TOUIAL. Seattle is to have a national bank. Wm. H. Newton, a resident of I'ort Town semi since 1S53, died at that place last Wed nesday. The Mechanic's Fair of Washington Terri tory will he held nt Olympia on October 17th, 18th and llHh. (leorge Range, living nsar Dayton, W, T raised a cucumtier this season measuring five l.-et anil weigning iniriy-inreo pouuils. Mr. McKinuey, who lives near Waitsburg, W. T., slipped and fell, breakiug his thigh at the ioiut. As the old centlemau is SI vram old it will be a long tin-e before he recovers, if he ever does. Kollou ing are the salaries paid to the post masters of the eight principal otlices iu Wash ington territory: sesttle, fJIOOj Colfax, $1000; Dtyton, 81400; Xetr Tacoma, $1400; Olympia, 1700; Spokaiie Falls $1400; Van couver $100, and Walla WalU $-.'S00. It is snnouueed I'aruell, Davitt, Pillon and Breuiian have decided to hold a conferrnr i the autumn iu onler to inaugurate a national movement in which vaiious governments will to consolidated upon a platform of natimal elf-government, alolition of landlordism, promntiou of home industries, rights of la borers, aud paid representation in parlia went. Knw ittut L ,'H.v.l I A...l.. i.rt , in the second degree, aul gws to nrUon for ?'M"i ?7n atdi ' pWuVctheaitbThy h' -tcuyiure, l """ "-tottlrs cf IK-p Bitters, eoucg but a trifle. WW re .,.., ,. , ... u-- iwu iuui.li i"uuiv m iniriit- let ITEMS BY TELEGRAPH. Emil Plantamour, the Swiss astronomer, ii dead. Arkansas has elected the Democratic ticket by an increased majority. Rohie, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, has 9.000 majority. Baldwin & Jenkins, wholesale shoa dealers, at Richmond, Va,, have suspended. The Nebraska state fair was visited by 25, 000 people on the 15th. The Melville banquet was attended at New York by about 200 of its best citizens. Gen. Henry Kersted, one of the oldest retired merchants of New York City, died on 14th. Swinburne, the poet, contemplates a tour to the United States, where he will give a series of readings. At the Beacon Park, Boton, race, on the I4th, Edwine Thome won the $10,000 race in 2:17, Clingstono beinp second. Chief Engineer G. W. Melville and seamen Wm. Ninderman, survivors of.tho Jeannette, arrived on the 14th at New Y'ork City. Abraham Hewitt made an able argument before tho Tamil Commission against high protective tariff, at St. Paul on the 14th. The American Woman's Suffrage Associa tion held their convention on the 14th at Omaha. A largo delegation was in attend ance. Mitchell & Roland lumber company's mill nt Toledo, was destroyed by fire on the 15th; loss $320,600. The vcrcibt in the Star route case of Minor and Reiedell has been set aside and they have uecn granted a new trial. On the 15th, at Chicago, James Tracy, the murderer of officer Huebner, expiated his crime on tho gallows. It is impossible to get correct reports'in re gard to the presence of hostile Indians in the northwestern part of Nebraska. Miss Emma Bond, at Tollcrville, was in a dying condition on tho 14th. Her death will probably arouse the people to lynch her out ragers. Tho Governor of Georgia tendered the un expired Senatorial term of the late B. R. Hill, ts his son, B. R. Hill, Jr., who declined, stating the position was beyond his aspira tion. John B. Davis, president of the recently suspended Richmond banking and insurance company, made a deed of conveyance of his property for the benefit of his creditors. Tho Aztec club, of New York, composed of officers who served in the Mexican war, on joyed a banquet on tho 15th. General Han cock presided. The present woman's suffrage association which is in session at Omaha is not the real thing, but a secession faction. The boss con vention meets nt Omaha on the 26th, with Susan B. Anthony as the center of attraction. Ed Stackpole, aged 23. son of Joe Stack- polo, a worthy citizen of Anaheim, Cal., took poison on tho 15th, becauso of a difficulty with an abandoned woman with whom he was in love. Iho Republicans of the third district, in Kansas, have split, and two candidates are in nomination for Congress. It is expected the Democrats will elect in the district, in conse sequence of this split. Tho yacht Nellie, connected with the Win nepisogeo house at Alton bay, N. H., as an excursion boat, was sunk in Lake Winnepise gce, while on the way to Weirs with 14 pas sengers. She left Alton early in the evening on Wednesday. A terrific hurricane passed over the village of Winston, Conn., on the loth, detsroying ten houses and five barns, mostly in the North eastern portion of the village. No lives were lost. Several persons were injured, Mrs. Daniel Maxwell, Mr. Thomas Ash and Miss Mary Connors seriously, Tho Republicans of Coloradq have nomina ted Eniest L. Campbell for governor; James B. Belford for Congress; Milvin Edwards secretary of state; Fred Watson, of Huer fano, statu treasurer; John, Abbott, of Lari mer, Auditor; D. S. Urmy, of Pueblo, attor ney general and J. B. Chaffee, chairman of the stato central committee. Campbell, Republican nominee for sheriff of Sierra county, Cal., was shot and instantly killed by a man named Stubbs at Randolph in Sierra valley on the 15th. The murder is surmised to bo on account of the bitter polit ical contest in that couuty. Over 200 men are scouring the country iu search of the mur derer. A San Francisco dispatch of the 15th says: A fire broke out this afternoon in a large hay barn on Fourth street, between King and Berry,destroying tho building and contents, a meat packing establishment adjoining, a grocery and saloon, restaurant, blacksmith shop and cigar box factory Losses aggregate between $30,000 and $40,000. i A Philadelphia dispatch says that war rants aro out for the arrest of Frank Johnson and Edward Dsnogon, U, S, Supervisors, charged with illegally registering voters, and it is claimed false registration is a part of the reheme tor wholesale fraud at the approach ing election. The Journal thinks Cornell has 130 dele gates already, Folger 124. Wadsworth 40, Woo 1 13, Stariu 8, Rnbimon 6 and doubtful 5. Estimates of the first ballot at Saratoga stand: Cornell 183, Folger 177, Wadsworth 56, with a complimentary vote for Wood, Starin, Robiuson and Carpenter ranging from 10 to 20. A Lincoln dispatch of the 14th, says: A band of four or five hundred Indians have appeared on Beaver creek, on the Kansas line. SOdth of Dundv countv. anil nra Kfp.l. ing horses and murdering settlers. Superin tendent lloldridge of the B. k M. railroad. iu response to a request, has sent an order for a large amount of ammunition to be seat out by train to-morrow. They are in the same route followed by the Cheyennes when they escaped from Fort Sill some years ago. In tense excitement prevails on tht spot. Urinrniber This. If you are sick, Hop Bitters will surely aid Nature tn making you well hen all else fails. If yon aro costh e or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any other of the numeoous diseases ot the stomach or bouels, It Is your own fault It you remain ill, for Hip Bitters ore a oi erel.ro remedy la all such complaints. If you are waiting sway tth any form of Kldncv dUeue, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for arure to Hop EitUri. If jou are sick with that terrible sickness Nervous nerf, jou lll find a '-Balm la Gilead"la the use of Hop Bitters. If vou are a frequenter, or a resident of a mlaimatlc di.trlct, barricade your sj-.tem sgnlnjt the scourge of aii countries malarial, epidemic, bilious, and Intermit tent fevtrs-by the use of Hop Bitter. 1' jou hive rouifh.plmply or sallow sUn, bad breith. pains and a.-hes, and feel mijerable geneially, Hop Bit ters will give you fair skin, rich blood, and sweetest breath, health, sod comfort. In short tber cure all Dl.... ii ih. .An..Hi. nA .Jiw!!?.' U,.7; NerT"' K'dnejs, PrigM's Dise.se. Th , i 'PL eu "" H " not curt or -"'elP- ni, . -"-ii, iuT.ua ue, si.xer, mouur. or lie m suffer I rcu JOHN A. 9UCDONALD, Salem Marble and Granite Works. Commsrclal St., South of Post Offlee. (Fost-Offlce Box 89, Salem, Oregon.) TtrASIHACIlIUER OP Scotch fandl California OranjIU and Marble monuments, Head Stone CEMETERY LOTS Enclosed with California Granite and Stone Walls built of every description Prices lied need One Bait. COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. COMMON SENSE FRUIT DRIER, (Patented by W. C. Evants.) ' Is the only one that will pay farmers and fruit growers to bur as It dries MORE FRUIT in LESS TIME and WITH LESS FUEL AND ONE-HALF THE WORK, than any other one fn the market. t2Tlt lrled 13.010 run nils or l'rulie and riunis In TWKLYU DAYS, with $12 wortb of Wood and One Man's Labor. For terms address : H. Wm. DILG., Agent, mj-26 82 Front street, rear Hanson's bced Store. Incorporated 18G4. Home Mutual insurance Co OF CALIFORNIA. FIRE 5fLY. LossesPaidorSLUn$l,334,633.44 LossesPaid OgnJ," $162,363.29 Oregon Branch Office, GEO. L. STOTtY, Manager Southeast corner of First and Stark Streets, Opp Ladd & Tilton's Bank, . urtTLAND, OREGON apt DR. WITIIYCOHBE, Y. S. VETERINARY SURGEON, Portland, Oregon. Writes Prescriptions 'or DIscasesof all classes ot stock rice, II for each prescription written. State sympj tomsand age of animals as near as possible. Offlee C. P. Bacon's Blackhawk Stables, 93 Second St., bet. Stark and Oak. Besldenee Cor Thirteenth and Taylor Sta. USE EOSE PILLS. AOCMT? lAHUTm EVERYWHERE to sell tht rlULIIIv) llrlll I LUbrst Family KiiHIIhk .uacuine ever invented, will Knua pair ox Biocsinr cklnn with HEEL and TOE complete in 20 minutes. nDlete in 20 minutes. It will also knit a great variety cf fancy work lor wbich tber is always a ready market Send for circulars and terms to the Twomly Knitting Machine Co., 163 Tn, mont Street. Boston, Mass. sep8m6 HENRICHSEN & GREENBERG, 19 First Street, Portland, Oregon. Diamonds, Silver -Ware, Watches & Jewelry. CLOCKS, SPECTACLES, ETC. Nautical Instrument and ShlnChronometers rated by transit observations and repaired. mavlQtf FARMER'S EXCHANGE ! AU Sorts of Merchandise Exchanged tor COUNTRY PRODUCE. Dry Goods, Groceries,' Hardware, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. Everythfnga Farmer wants for sale. Everything a Far. mer raises wanted. S. HERMAN. Corner Madison and First Streets, Partland Opposite Segman, Sabln & Co's Agricultural Wars house. octzS- THE BARLOW ROAD. milE Mi. HOOD AND BARLOW ROAD COMPANY pany have, the last few years, been constantly engaged wiui a large lorce oi men grading the hills on this route, until now they can safely make the announce ment that there are now no imrfos nn thn rmt,l hnfc that a good average team can easily pass up them with . Mi, u, itcigii.. rw taiue ana sneep, wie roaa IS UM surpassed. Orass Is abundant orrals at east Inter vals, and sheep bridges over all small streams. Only 46 miles of mountain trat el. Distance from Barlow's date to rortland, 78 miles. Supply stations at White River, Summit rralrle and tho Toll Oat. Tolls reasonable. A magnificent view of Mt. Hood ts not the least attraction of this road. F. O. McCOWN, II. E. Cross, President, Secretary. aug4-Imo Oregon City, Oregon. 9 A NEW DISCOVERY. tTTor several yean wo nave faroiahed the fldal Color far hnttr. ummltA-tMi tti.lM u. jwrrmen oi America witn An .wwiim mrti. Irlth great sucooes everywhere receirtn th .uituGDi, viu ouiy pruos as Dota inxernauonai i tlTCat br patient and arienrlfla chemical carch wo hare Improved In several points, and now offerthls new color as tht ! ttevorbf. It Will Not Color the Buttermilk. Iti Will Wot Turn Rnnold. It l the Strongest. Crlchteat and Chenpest Color Made. MrAnd. vrhita orenared In ctl. If so compound- edlhatltil lmiioasiUoforllto become rancid. ro-HmVARCr ct all Imitations, and of all other oil colors, for they are liable to become f rancid and epcll the butter. f to 'know where and bow to get It without eitrai I expense. ) A I wtLLs, airnssiH-ai a co., n.rii.iia, ti. J jijjasiijj namieiaiieiei saj ranmzMI HAS BEEN PROVED The BUHKalT CURE for KIDNEY DISEASES. Ttu-.i.t-n hiflk or dirndl-tiered ttrlna ittdl- cmle that you arc Tt?tlmf THETDONOX TTESTTATa. mm KldnTWort at cnoo. drag" cist reoommend 10 aud it will ipoedily oyer- " .. u.a t..aKK aatlMI. Afll ac JTOT Raapiwa jv' 'and veaxsoaaoa, Kidney-Wort i,wirejpai. auauiiJBi urmiv bx-. aiicuaa vmw Mitwmae-proopuyaiiaMisjj'. , , m i wt,lv Trvtntlnriaa" MtltlOn OZUIU. iw4fe dnt crronTdeooslta.anddaU dnrcinc P1t., all tpeoiiy yiea w a jnwi. 43 pQT" " AXJj iJimuuiflia. vilZiL aCjJ ft '.tiv