C3 .The Times-Mountaineer SATURDAY JANUARY 30. 1992 "- ' T 1TEJIS IN BRIEF. .- V From Wednesday Di!y. . ' A few floes of floating ice are iu the river this mom ag. Mr. C E. Jcmta, of -the Mora Observer, is on oar streets to-day. . Mrs. E. L. S.uuii and Mrs. H. V. Coe, of Htoil Kiver, are iu the city io-Any. " Mr. W". C. Hiiidman, of Baker City, is ' visiting his da-.ifchter, Mrs. S. VV. Davis, ol this city. . - Mr. Niles, of llie firm of Niles & Vin son of the Walla Walla marble works, is in the city. Mrs. Agnes Vinson, of Walla Walla, arrived in the city tiwlayou a visit lo rel atives and friends. - -r I ' Yesterday four carloads of calves left the stockyards for Portland. They came from the interior connties. The fall-sown grain is suffering from frosty nights, cs it is above the ground and is not protected by snow. The charred remains of the shade trees are being cut into cordwood, and in a few weeks none of these will remain. The winter in Eastern Oregon is passing mildly away, and it is apparent that no se vere weather will be experienced. These frosty nights are a great protec tion to fruit trees. They keep the sap down, and prevent the trees from bud ding. - - The masque ball of Jackson Engine Co. No. 1 was a success financially. A good sum was realized over and above ex penses. " Miss Lena Morgan is an accomplished singer, late from 'Paris, and will render some of her finest selections at the C. C. C C to-night. Ice is being received in carloads from Peu d'Oreille lake, Idaho. Our local ice dealers have given op hopes ot catting any in this vicinity. A force of men are at work grading for the foundation of the new brick Catholic church, which will be erected during the coming spring and summer. The stockyards of Mr. R. E. Saltmarshe & Co. are filled with cattle to dsy. They are from Idaho, and destined for the Amer ican Dressed Meat Co. at Troatdale. If this fine weather continue for another week building will begin in earnest in the burned district. Notwithstanding the winter, carpenters and masons have continued at their work without cessation. and California and 3000 farther in Alaska. For the defense of this entire coast line there are on band 41 rifled guns, of which 24 are of obsolete type. Ot this number only 24 are mounted and on defective car riages of the oldest pa' tern and without aaeouate protection. In the lortifications at the mouth of the Columbia river there are but one 8-inch converted muzzle load-ine-rifle and two 300-pounder muzzle loading Parrott rifles, cast-iron hooped at rt Canby, aud five 200-pounder muzzle loading Parrott rifles, cast-irou hooped at Fort Stevens, Oregon, all mounted in bar bette on defective carriages of the oldest pattern, which do not admit, of service charges in the' guns. The plattoruis are temporary wooden ones, and the earthen parapets are of the thickness of those built in 1801 to resist the old style smoothbore guns. Sir. W. R. Cantrell, of Tygh valley, came in town last night When he left the hills were all free from snow, and stockman have turned cattle out on the range. It snowed on him all the way; but he thinks it will disappear on account of the sunshine to-day. The placer mines all over the stale will have plenty of water next spring. From every district most promising reports are received. Owners of quartz claims are putting in the winter developing their properties,and with the opening of spring many new mines will be added to our fast increasing bullion-producers. W. W. Statesman: Joseph Warner, the newsboy who was scalded in the wreck nn tlia TTninn Pn fi fi noap TTtnafilla woo brought to St. Alary s hospital in this city last night for treatment, lie is in a very critical condition, his. lungs being badly injured, besides being horribly burned about the head and limbs, and his chances for recovery are very small. Salem Statesman: Gov. Pennoyer yester day issued two warrants ot arrest on a leqaisition issued by Governor A. C. Mil lett, of South Dakota. The warrants are for the arrest of Frank Cake, alias Frank Koch, and Martin Cross, both charged with having committed the crime of grand lar ceny in Fall River county, South Dakota. The warrants were placed in the hands of Samuel N. Moses, who left for Portland, looking for bis man. All signs, says the San Francisco Post, point to a revival of the era of railroad construction in the west, which has been suspended for the past three Or lour years on account of short crops, of strikes, of stringency in the money market, and other causes of minor importance. The splendid grain crops of 1891, so great that the railroads with all their facilities could not handle them, have created a new in terest In railroad extension and made the prospect much brighter. Klamath Star: . Mr. Stewart, "the lost man" of Keno, wasn't seriously lost. He had merely taken an overdose of cold ge ography, and was rapidly getting rid of it at Mr. Otey's stove when the searching party came down upon him like a land slide. "We thought you were lost, amid the deep snows of the forest, and we have come to carry you home on a bier," said Mr. Emmitt. "Well, fetcb on your beer," said Mr. Stewart, rubbing his hands glee fully, "fetch on your beer." Our book-keeper is engaged in making out the accounts of subscribers with the Times-M ouktaineer. We follow no pi ratical mettioa in journalism, and do not send papers to any persons not desiring them. ' As a business principle, readers of a paper should know their indebted ness to publishers the same as to mer chants or mechanics. It requires money to print a paper the same as it does to operate a factory or other industry. Our patrons should consider these statesments as a business-like balancing of books, which should be done at least every year. Eon. W. Lair Hill said to a Seattle Press Times man: "1 baye received advices to the effect that the Oregon senators are still pressing ths claims of Mr. Joseph Simon, and the Washington senators are still stand ing by their recommendation of myself; and that, while nothing can be predicted with much-positivenftis, my appointment is prob able. Still I am not counting much upon it; am not going to be greatly disappointed if defeated, and am not going into the cave of Adullam in any event, because there is too much fan ahead in Washington for any sensible man to go into a cave with unfun ny associates as long aa he can help it." Last Saturday L. W. Deyoe, Dr. H. A. Lienenger and O. V. Adams left Browns ville in a skiff on a hunting expedition down the Calapooia. After a varied experience, killing a large number of ducks and geese, they arrived just above the (JaUpooia bridge, when they were whirled against a log and the boat was capsized. Mr. Adams succeeded in getting r-n the log with his gun, but Deyoe and Lienenger were thrown into the river, .and their guns, thirty ducks and some geese dropped to the bottom where they now are. Mr. Deyoe swam to the shore though loaded down in a leather suit. Dr. Lienenger clung to the boat, and was rescued nearly exhausted by a farmer who happened along. The experience was a thrilling one, and their escape is a fortunate ope, Inlander t Dayton has a little flour war on hand. For some time past flour has been retailing at $5 a bawl or $1.30 per sack. On Monday the Portland Flouring Mills Company issued' a circular reduc ing the price of flour to $4 23 per barrel and $1.10 per sack. It was generally un derstood that the object of the big cut was to freeze out the Huntsville flour and the flour made by the little mill just re cently started in this city by ti. H. Kribs, and the sentiments of the people were mostly with the small firms. The mer chants returned to the company all the stock on hand and the mill company is now selling direct to the people. The cut was met in part by Kribs. The Mill Company' say they . are not at bottom prices yet and things are just getting in teresting. We remember about three years ago the Portland Mills Company made a war on the Huntsville flour in the same manner but failed in accomplishing its object . East Washingtonian: Goso Fields had a lively experience with a crazy man on Friday of last week. Gose was sitting quietly in a chair in the hotel bar when Joe Crouch came np to him and said, "Damn you, I can lick you," at the same time striking Gose a stinging blow in the face. Gose tried to reason with Crouch, thinking he was intoxicated, but Crouch insisted on a fight and emphasized his words wiih another blow. Gose then sprang to bis feet and a regular Sullivan knock down ensued which continued for several minutes before the enraged men were separated. . Crouch was at once ar rested and placed in charge of the author ities. He had been imbibing rather free ly and it was then thought that he was only intoxicated, but he didn't sober up, and his friends finally came to the con clusion that he was insane. He remained in charge of the sheriff until Saturday evening, when he was examined by phy sicians who recommended his commit ment to the insane asylum. In the recent report by General Miles the following statement is made regarding the defenses of the Pacific coast: The Pa cific coast line of the United States ex tends 1400 miles in Oregon, Washington From Thursday's Daily. Streets are again muddy. The war-cloud has rolled by. Hon. H. Dastin, of Goldendale, Wash., 8 registered at the Umatilla House. The hills around the city were covered by a mantle of snow this murninz. The Methodist church edifice s being rapidly completed, and is a very handsome structure. Sheriff Cates returned fiom Pendleton yesterday, where he was attending the con vention of sheriffs. The next war will be one of the elements, and Gen. February, we are fearful, will in augurate a winter campaign in Eastern Ore gon. There were two carloads of cattle at the stockyards of Mr. Saltmarshe last night The y are being fed and will be shipped to the Portland market. Latt night the weather was cloudy, and this morning rain fell in desirable quantities and continued during the day. This will be acceptable to farmers, as the coil cannot receive too much moisture. The memorial sermon of Mrs. Ursula Michell will be preached in the brick school bouse next Sunday at 11 A, M ; Subject, "The Presence of the Departed." Special music for the occasion. All are cordially invited. Remember the Epworth League social at the Y. M. C. A. hall to-morrow at 7:30 p. M. Topic of program, "Modern Inven tions," after which an hour will be spent in social pleasures and games. Everybody in vited. Free for all. One drn nk and disorderly person was ar rested last night, aud two of questionable vocations, who usually seek their opportu nities on passenger trains. They were brought before the recorder this - morning, and received proper consideration. The fimal on the tower of the new Meth odist church was erected by Mr. D. Bun nell, the tinsmith and plumber. This is six feet above the tower, and the apex is 87 feet higher than the ground. It consists first of a square, then an octagonal, followed by a circular figure, and is surmounted by a vane. Salem Statesman: The United Brethren college at Philomath was destroyed by tire Sunday. This college was built by the radical faction of the United Brethren church about two years ago and cost $4000. The fire caught from a defective flue soon after the morning services. The building was insured for $800. This property was involved in a lawsuit between the two fac tions of the church. given notice of the appeal of the case to the supreme court. Thev all love Oregon. A case in Albany was dismissed on the con lition that the man leave Albany, but he didn't leave. Every part of the state has its peculiar attraction, says the Democrat. Fairhayen Herald: Captain Troup, form erly in charge of the water lines of the U. P. compiny at Portland, Oregon, passed through here Sunday ou bis way to Kevel stoke, where he goes to take charge of the Kootenai on Arrow Lake. While here he showed to his friends the watch presented to him by U. P. employes on his retirement from that service. The watch is solid gold with engrayed cases, showing on oue side the steamer T. J. Potter and on the other the Victorian, which was built under Capt. Troup's direction. A novel feature of the watch is that it strikes hours and quarter hours, and is accompanied by a massive gold chain to which is attached a gold locket in which are set several valuable diamonds. THE PTJBLI0 SCHOOLS. Winter in the Mountains. Ashland Tidings. When the heavy snowfall of holiday times came it caught the Hungry creek miners short of provisions. They kept a a trail open over the mountains to Stoat tuck's ranch, about ten miles, but the big storms left the snow from three to six feet deep along their trail, and they had a deS' perate time getting it opened. J. W. Briner, who was in town last week, gave the Tidings an account of it which is calcu lated to enre any ordinary case of infatua tion for the adventure of a trip through the mountains in their winter garb. Some of the Chinese miners had butchered twelve bead of hogs at Shattuck's, and Briner, Alex Tyler and about a dozen Chinese had succeeded in getting through from Hungry ereek to Shattuck's. They each took a pack of meat upon his back and started to return to the mines. Nearly all of them were worn cut before getting through, and Tyler wonld have laid out in the snow and proba bly perished bad not Briner, helped him through. Two of the Chinamen fell by the wav. and their brethren wouldn't or couldn't go back for enough to help them through. Mr. Briner found one of '-them after he bad been out in the snow two days and three nights and carried him to a cabin near the trail. The poor fellow was crazed by exposure and had taken off and thrown away nearly all of his clothing when he was found. He was.nade as comfortable as possible, but died the next day. The other Chinaman wasn't found, and will not be till snow melts. The following is a list of the salaries paid stock inspectors by the several counties of the state of Oregon: Baker, $400; Benton, $25; Clatsop, $25; Coo?, $25; Columbia, $25; Crook, $300; Curry, $300; Douglas, $100; Gilliam, $500; Grant, $S00; Harney. $350; Jackson, $200; Josephine, $25; Klam ath, $100; Lake, $800; Lane, $25; Linn, $25; Marion, $25; Morrow, $S0O; Multno mah, $25; Malheur, $500; Polk, $25; Sher man, $300; Tillamook, $25; Umatilla, $400; Union, $800; Waszo, $800; Wallowa," $300; Washington, $25; X am lull, $25. Statesman: Deputy-Sheriff Haryey L. MorelanoSand C. J. Chamberlain made an other trip from Portland to Salem last night, having in charge three crazy women. Mary F. Ingle was one of them, and she demonstrated her insanity yesterday morn ing in Portland by attacking ber paramour with a hatchet, severely wounding his bead aud cutting off one of his fingers. She is about 45 years old. Margaret McCue was the second and she had to be removed from St. Vincent's hospital yesterday ou account of her violent actions. She kept everybody in agony at the jail yesterday by her shrieks and her pleading to some imaginary per son. The other patient was Nora Latin, who astonished the passengers coming np on the train last night with ber voluble swearing. 'Although aware of the fact that she was on the road to the asylum, she seemed anxious to go. . An Unexpected Surprise. Harney County News. Quite an interesting little episode took place at a hotel in Canyon City last Thurs day on the arrival of the Baker-Canyon stage, by a pretty little foreign looking woman announcing herself as the wife ef a young business man, a clothier of that town, and giving him a real old-wife scolding, for not haying sent her money to bring her home from the old country. It seems that he was able to show proof ft the riostoffice of having forwarded travelling expenses, hut. too late for her service. This is her story: She and the young man are Russians, and were married six years ago, and some time since the went to Russia to regain lost health; receiving no letter cor money rela tive to her returning to America, she ap plied to the Jewish Relief society and her passage was paid. Arriving at New York she was unable to find him; after a while he was located at Canyon City, Oregon, and the relief society again came to her aid, and she surprised him. Unltke Madam JDamroscb, who came to .burns two years ago on a similar errand, this little woman said if he didn't want . her she didn't want him, bnt she did want half of his property, as she had helped to earn it. 78- in 1 From Fridays Daily. A thick, heavy, almost London fog pre vailed this mormng. . .. Capt. John MoNulty left on Tuesday evening's train for a few days visit in Part land. ' Miss Elizabeth FitzGerald left on the no?n train on a visit to friends in Walia Walla. The Union street lodging house is being thoroughly renovated, and will be opened on the 1st of February for roomers. . The machine and furniture in the shoe factory at Rockland, Watli., was sold to day at sheriff's sale to Mr. H. Glenn for $3500. The sheriffs sale of the Rockland shoe factory took place to-day. Q lito a number of our citizens interested in die purchase of the property went over there this moruiug. The first number oi the Oregon Oracle, with a Shakespearean motto and E O. Nor ton as editor, has been received. It is neat typographically, ably editc 1 and intensely Democratic. - - We understand, that a literary society is being formed in this nty for t;iu purp m of mutual culture. It will bu composed of persons who desire erudition and informa tion, and we hope tfill be successful. Misses Alice and Maggie Keys, of . May vilie, arrived in the city to-day. Miss Maggie is a graduate of the Wasco Inde pendent academy, and intends to take some studies in the Normal course this year. .The New Year's celebration of our Chi nese residents began this morning, and was ushered in by the explosion of tire-crackers and bombs. Our Celestials enjoy them selves on these occasions,, and make "Rome howl" in their peculiar way. The recorder was busy this morning tak ing testimony in a referree suit, and in the midst of the clicking and clacking of the type-writer, by a shake of his head he sig nifled to our reporter that there was noth ing of which a note could be made. Mr. Graham Glass, of the firm of Glass & PrudhoiiLne, who have the contract for the election booths, is in the city. It is well to note by the way that Mr. Glass was formerly a newspaper man, and he dates his good fortune in life from this incident. We are informed that the order has been received to remove the company's buildings on the island except the machine shops and the blacksmith shops. These will remain as they now are, and a report is current that tbe depot will be moved down to the island. ; The report of the commissioner of the general land office shows that the La Grande land district is second in importance in the United States. Seattle is first, and Oregon City is third. The gross receipts found in these offices respectively is as follows: Se attle, $345,076.55; La Grande, $264,004. 04 Oregon City, $186,845 23. - Astorian: The fitting np of the sealing schooner Bessie Butler, the arrival of some of the steam tenders of the salmon canner ies, the passing back and forth of row boats filled with salmon twine, the sight of men in lofts add empty rooms deftly knitting nets, are among the indications ot coming activity in the capture of the denizens of the deep later on. ' Tickets' are on sale for the second annual ball of the Gesang Verein Harmonie, to be given at Wingate's hall next Wednesday evening, Feb. 3d. As our German citizens are renowned for their entertaining quali ties, this party will be a very enjoyable af fair. The best music has been procured for the occasion, and every arrangement made for tbe erjoyment of guests. . Several very large footprints were spen on the streets this tnornii.g, meusu.mg 17J inches in length and 6J in -A. itn, huh from the left to the right fu..t ihtie is a distance of 24 feet. This wiii iu .iuubt it ad to the important diaccvery of the identical indi vidual who crossed the Columbia river on the backs of salmon, about whom so much has been read in tbe press ot tbe country. Governor Fennoyer remitted tbe tine of $500 against Thos. E. Russell, convicted of assault witn a dangerous weapon upon Dr. J. C Uray, upon the condition that be should leave the state and remain away permanently. Russell bas served about two months of his sentence. Now Russell refuses to accept tbe pardon, on condition that be leave tbe Btate, and has so notified the officials. His attorney, L. BUyen, has I The Tale of the Goat. Little Johoy in the S. F. Examiner. One time there was a young gote wich felt butty, and there was h o'.e ram wich lay in the road, half a sleep, chune his cud. The gote he had been shet up in a paster ol his life, an had never saw a ram an he sed to hu sister, the gote did: "You jest stan still an se me wip that freek off the face of the erlh." So tbe gote he went bp ' before the ram an slompt Lis feet and shuke his hed real friteful, but the ram he didn't get up, but only jest kep a chune his cud and wotched out between his i lashes. Bime by the gote he backed ol an tuk a run, an then arose up in the air an cum down with his hed on the rams hed, wack ! The gotes hed was busted, but the ole ram he never wank his i. Then the ole ram he smiled with his mowth, and sed to the buttegotes sister, "Pears to me, miss, that kangaroo of yourn is mity careless wber he litee, he cum gum dusted near makin me swol ler my cud." The ' old rams is the petrarch ot the flockx, and the she ones is a you, but the iam it gain Dies innocent an is liny r speckted. Land Office Business. U. S. Laud Office, The Dalles, Or., Jan. 26, 1892 J . Tbe following statement shows the number of acres ot lanfl entered, and tbe amount of cash paid therefor in this land office during the quarter ended December 81,1891: One hundred aud tbirty-nine homestead entries, 3221 acres, $2192 ; one timber end stone, 40 acres, $110; three P. D. S., 480 acres, $9; one D. L. E, 80 acres, $20; State ftel, 3000 acres, $48; ' sixly-one final homestead entries, 9,569 acres, $1,345; twenty-three final timber-culture entries, 3601'acres, $5,669; one hundred and fifty five cash entries,21,991 acres, $22,343 ; ex cess, f 114; testimony, $136. Whole num ber of entries,403; acres, 41,985; amount, $31,986. John W. Lewis, Reg. Thos. S. Lang, Hec. Midnight Prowlers. East Oregonian. -Tramps, or other unlawful gentry, at tempted to gain an entrance to the resi dence of B. C. end George B. Kidder, at their ranch two miles l.elocv town, Tuesday night. George abd his family were sleep ing upstairs, when they heard a slight knocking at the back door below. . Upon asking who was there there was no response, but the knocking ceased. Shortly after there was a noise at tbe front door. George arose and went down with his arsenal, when the prowlers ran, but they had forced the lock and got the door partly open. On the eyening before Charie? Kidder declares that he was shot at by some nnseen person from the railroad track, in front of the house, as he. was crossing from the river with a bucket of water. The family wish a proclamation of war to be issued at once to give these murderers a hot (not Chili) re ception. Letters Advertised. The following is tha list of letters re maining' in The Dalles postoCGce uncalled for Satnrday, January 30, 1892. Persons calling for these letters will please give the date on which they were advertised. Allen. Wm Ayres, A R Brady, George Herd man, W J Iddings, J Koshenina, Anton Lester, Cora Morton, J B Roper, H Swank, Irv.n Taylor, Ben Wright, H Allen. W S Blair, M Feikcr, J W Hilderhrandt, Geo K'ein, Mrs Eva . K"h!er, Emile . Mi is, Jo M Mn'cliior, Fritz S tudford, J E (4) Smith, Mrs Mary Weiver, C Wbilley, Jacob M. T. NotAN. P. M. When Baby was sick, ire gave her Castcria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Hiss, she clang to Castoria, When aha had Children, she gave team Castoria? A course of study of the public schools of Wasco county, authorized by vote of teach ers in county institute Aug. 23th, arranged by committee Dec. 12th, amended by body of teachers Dec. 30th, to be placed before the public and final action taken at next county institute. FIRST GRADE. Spelling Words from reading, orally, and written on slates as soon as child can form the letters. Reading Reading charts aud Firfct read er. Writing Words from reading lessons on slate and board. Geography Oral lessons given by teach ers. Numbers All possible combination of numbers from 1 to 8; count to 100 by 2's forward and backwaid; read and write Roman notation to X and Arabic to four places. Examples in addition and subtrac tion using digits only as far as 8, avoiding digits in subtrahend larger than minuend. Language Oral lessons by teacher, using pictures, objects and stories. SECOND GRADE. Spelling Words from reading, oral and written. Reading Second reader. -Writing Same as first grade. Geography Oral lessons by teacher. Numbers All possible combination cf numbers np to 25. Read and write Roman notation to L. Arabic to six places. Sim ple examples in addition, subtraction, mul tiplication and diyision, multiplier but one place. Language Continue as in first grade. Have answers given in writing. THIRD GRADE. Spelling Watson's complete speller, pages 22 47. Reading Third reader. Writing Copy book No. 1. Geography Lessons from maps and globe without book. Numbers AH possible combination of numbers from 25 to 100. Read and write Roman notation to C. Arabic nine places. Examples and simple problems in four fun damental rules, multiplier and diyisor not to exceed two places. Language Same as second grade. FOURTH GRADE. Spelling Watson's complete, pages 48- 78. Reading Fourth reader. Writing Copy book No. 2. Geography Monteith's Intermediate to map of South America. Arithmetic Fish's No. 1, from page 51 to 130 inclusive. Drill much for accuracy and rapidity in the four fundamental rules aud in reading and writiug all Roman num bers. language Barnes' language lessons, first part. FIFTH GRADE. Spelling Watson's complete, pages 108. Reading First balf of Fifth reader. Writing Copy book No. 3. Geography Intermediate completed. Arithmetic To common fractious Fish's No. 2. Brooks' mental, section aud 2. Language Barnes' language lessons, sec ond part. . SIXTH GRADE. Spelling Watson's complete, pages 109 138. Beading Last half of Fifth reader. Writing Copy book No. 4. Geography Monteith's Comprehensive to map of Sooth America. Arithmetic Fish's No. 2 from page 80 to 173. Brook's mental, section 3 and 4. Language Barnes', finish book. . SEVENTH GRADE. .Spelling Watson's, page 139 to close. Writing Ward's business forms, Nos. 1 and 2. " Geograyby Comprehensive completed. Arithmetic Fish's No. 2, pages 173 to 245. Brook's mental, section 5 and 6. Grammar Sill's grammar. History Barnes' United States to Epoch 4. ' EIGHTH GRADE. Writing Ward's forms, Nos. 3 and 4. Arithmetic Fish's Sso. 2, page 245 to close. Grammar Clark's normal, special atten tion given to analysis. . " History Barnes' United States com pleted. Physiology Steel's Fourteen Weeks, complete. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS. Ia Watson's Complete Speller use the easy lines in each lesson first, afterwards the harder ones. - Drawing may be introduced to alternate with writing at the option of the school. Ill all grades particular attention should be paid to correct use of language. All the theory of grammar in the world will not amount to much, if the pupil is not trained -to tpsak the English language correctly. In earlier grades than the eighth physiol ogy may be taught by object lesson, or the use of Smith's Primary Physiology. It must be remembered that moral in struction is called for by the law, and of necessity is required. The education of the child intellectually, withont correct moral principles as the fonndation of character, may be a curse instead of a blessing. Ethics for Young People by C. C. Everett is an ex cellent text book for such instruction, and should be in every school iu the county. No full explanation of the manner of teaching each branch is presented until the -course ot study is, hually arranged and adopted. ' . REMARK?. ' In presenting this course of study it is hoped that while waiting for its final adop tion, every one interested will give it their careful Btudy, aud the public the benefit of their criticism. Adverse critioism is not feared half so much as apathy in regard to it. Tuat there are grave difficulties to be met with in grading the country schools, some of which cannot be wholly overcome, none will attempt to deny. But, that there are great benefits, on the other band, to bs de rived from it can be equally well shown. Some of them are here presented. As the work now stands in tbe country school there is nothing tangible to work to or from. There is no beginning nor ending. There is nothing definite in the mind of either teacher or pupil as to what consti tutes a completion of his studies in tbe common school. In the graded course there would be a carefully prepared plan arranged by the best educators of the county, gleaned from the ripe experience of others all over our broad land; and the pupil could have the satisfaction of knowing that when be had passed through the course and gained a certain per cent, there was something fin ished, something completed. No education is wholly finished in this file, but why, we ask, should not the pupil have a diploma given him when he has com pleted tbe common school course, as a re ward for his labor, as well aa one who fin ishes the. university or college course? It is believed that the granting of such a diplo ma by tne county noara or examiners, which the graded course contemplates, would be a grand incentive to tbe pupil. Lessening the number of classes it wonld give the pnpil the benefit of a longer recita tion, and save the teacher's time so that he could do more and better work with each class. An examination wonld be held at tbe close of each term, and a certificate of standing given each pnpil. At the begin ning of the next term if there were a change of teachers, the place of each pupil would be accurately known the first day, instead of the new teacher turning them all back to the first of the book, and spending several weeks to know where they belonged. If tbe graded course weie adopted for the schools of the county, it wouHl still be op tional with the boards of each district whether thev accepted it or not: so that no harm could come from it in any eyent. Many other reasons might be urged in its favor, but these are given with the hope and the praver that whatever may be done will redonnd to the benefit of our schools. Trot Shelley, Sopt. gess to death. Miss Burgess was of medium height, light complexion, and had blue eyes, When last seen she wore a blue dress, white hood and striped shawl. Any information about ber will be thanafally received by Jacobs, of 281 Front Btreet. 0. 0. 0. 0. From Thursday's Dally. The Congregational Church Choi r Concert was given last evening and more than ful- nued anticipations. Every number was well received and encores were enthusiastic ally called for. The large audience was more than pleased, as was evinced by the repeated and continued applause tbioughont the performance. The house was packed, many chairs in the aisles being occupied, and the proceeds will, no doubt, be found a tidy sum. Following is the programme as rendered: PART FIRST. 1 Chorus "Befrgars Carnival" Choil 2 Vocal Duet "Ah, Could I Teach the Night ingale" Misses Williams and Craodall S Solo "Ah Se Tu Donna" Miss Lena Morgan iraicore, v oicej r rom we woous ) 4 Cornet duet "Swiss Boy" Messrs Ed Williams and J Benton 5 Solo "My Lady's Bower" Mr H P Ernst (bncore, '-Alary Green ) 6 Instrumental duet "Barber of Seville" ...Mrs G C Dexter and Miss Matilda Hollister (Well-rendered encore) 'or Oyer Finy Years. An Old aud Well-Tried Remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup bas been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, witb perfect success. It soothes the child soiieos ine gums, auavs all pain, cures wind colic, and .is tbe best remedy lor diarrhoea, is pleasant to the taste. Sold by all druggists in every part of tbe world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. 21fb91 Astorian: The purser of the Lurline tells a story which well illustrates the difference between Eastern and Western Oregon. About two years ago an old lady got on tbe boat at the Cascades, on her way to the valley, and a frieud sung out: "Hello! Mrs, Blank; where are you going?" "Going to get water to wash my clothes; we have none in Eastern Oregon," was the reply, About a montb after she was a passenger on the Lurline going back. The purser said 'How do you do, Mrs. Blank? Have yon got your washing done!" "Yes," said tbe old lady, "1 have, and now I am going back east of the mountains to dry the clothes." PART SRCOKD. 1 Anthem "Great is the Lord" Choir 2 Solo "Thoe Only I Love" Miss Lena Morgan icncore, "vraaie doner) 3 Cornet solo "Yankey Doodle" with varia tions Mr J Benton I Solo "Flower Girl' Mrs B S Huntington (fcneore, "Lullahy ) S Vocal duet "Schubert's Sereuade" ....Misses Lena Morgan and Maie E Williams 6 Solo and chorus "Winter Lullaby" MUses Maie E Williams and Grace Cran dall, and Mr H P Ernst. As a matter of course, the most delight ful feature of the entertainment was the singing of Miss Lena Morgan, of Portland, who assisted in the concert. Her voice is full, true and admirably trained. The close of each of her numbers was the signal for an outburst of applause and appeals for "encore." After her last appearance and the rendition of the "Cradle Song," the an dience refused to be satisfied and continued calling for more until Miss Morgan bowed her thanks and refused. The entertainment showed that The Dalles bas musical talent of its own and of a high order. It is a matter of regret that with so many good voices more of these con certs are not giyen, as a good house would be assured to a programme like that of last evening. Miss Morgan was accompanied by Miss Aunie M. Lang. The other accom panists of the evening were Miss Matilda Hollister, Mrs. Jno. Dexter and Mrs. J. M Patterson. GBAflT OOtTNTY. ltemys From the Columns Long Creek .Eagle. Guaranteed Care. We authorize our advertised dm eeist 10 sen Lr. rung's JNew Discovery for Consumption, Cough and Colds, upon this condition: If you are afflicted with a cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest trouoie, ana will use this remeclv as di rected, giving it a lair trial, and experi ence no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your monev refunded. We could not make this offer did we not know that Dr. King's New Discoverv . . . ... V. . - couia oe renea en. it never tussapoints. Trial bottles free at Snipes & Kinersly's urug store. xarge size ou cenis ana l. 2 Union-Journal: The president has norm- nateh Col. Luther S. Howlett to be register of the land office at North Yakima. Col. Howlett, who for years wasreceiyer of the same office, is an accomplished gentleman and a very capable official. He was re moved from office by Cleveland three years ago, as "an offensive partisan, to make room for a son of Senator Vance, of North Carolina. Vance was recently removed by Harrison because bis accounts were crooked. Tourists. Whether on pleasure bent or business, should take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers, bcaducbes and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50c. and $1.00 bottles by all leading druggists. JVi3W Ttl-UAY. An Oregon Heroine- A Pennsylvania nu.i after making a trip through OregoD, goir to Florence in Lane county, wrote a lou- letter to bis horns paper, and among other things, such as compliment for the heautiiul Willamette valley, one of the richest farming countries in-the world, be tells the following: About noon we reached Hale's, where we stopped for dinner and changed horses. Here we saw one of the heroines of Oregon, Mia Anna Whisman, daughter of one of the proprietors of the stage line. Five years ago, at the age of seventeen or eighteen years, she began to carry the mail on horse back over the mountains, a distance of nearly forty miles. She continued at this most of the time for two years, in some of the worst weather that this rainy, muddy region can produce. During these two years Miss Whisman 'a lonely rides through this desolate region were not without ad venture. One time she found her road cnt off by forest fires which were raging in tbe mountains. She tried in several places to find a way through, bnt had to turn back and take another road, and by riding at night succeeded in getting through on time. At anotoer time, in a lonely place, sbe saw two large bears in the road. She managed to get past them undisturbed. Then she looked back to see if tbey would follow ber. At that moment another bear cime out of the woods just ahead and the frightened horse sprang suddenly aside, throwing Miss Whisman to the ground. The horse then ran back past tbe two bears and stopped. Miss Whisman's safety then lay in regain ing possession of her horse. This sbe man aged to do without being attacked. Sbe then urged the frightened animal past the bears again and went on her wav. Miss Whisman is a quiet, modest appearing young lady and does not seem to care much for the fame her achievements have brought ber. Wjlil SPY FflCTOBY, Wholesale and Mail MANUFACTURER FRENCH AND PLAIN Candies -DEALER IN- Tropical Fruits, luts, Etc, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND TOBACCO, Always Fresh and o! the Best Brands. Fresh Oysters Served in Season. 104 SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OREGON. Burned Out, but Again in Business. WM. MICHELL, TJiatlerta-liel uiid Einbalmer, Must Pay an Indemnity. Washington, Jan. 27. At least three members of the cabinet are in favor of accepting- tbe compromise offered by Chili through Minister Egan yesterday. Ibe others, including President Harrison, insist upon tbe fulfilment of the demand for an apologv for tbe assassination of tbe Baltimore s sailors. They believe that what is wanted is a vindication of tbe principle underlying the contention, that Americans on foreign soil shall be free from molestation. An apologv and in aemnity is what will be demanded. Ha again started with a new and complete lino of Undertaking - ijroocis. f articular attention given to .Embalming and taking care of the dead. Prices as Low as the Lowest. PLACE OF BUSINESS: a t Corner Third and Washington. t The Dalles. Or. The Proclamation Stopped Them. Madrid, Jan. 23. The proclamation ot a state of siese at Bilboa had the effect of cowing tbe riotus iron and copre- NEPTUNE SHAVING PARLORS AND BATH ROOMS. HO Front Btreet, The Dalles, Oregon. miners in the vicinity everything ia quiet. of that city, and of the Long Creek's sidewalks are now being ap preciated. Before this time next year every street in tbe city shonld have such a lnznry. JT. S. SCHENCK, President. H. M. BEALL, Cashier, i THE It is said that the deep snow in the local ity of Gold gnlch, in Harney county, has stopped prospecting for the time being, bnt will be resumed again in the early sprint;. The water question is one of vast import ance to the town of Lone Creek. Doubtless steps will be taken during the present yea to provide the city with an adequate system of water works. FIRST NATIONAL BANK. OF THE DALLES, (Successor to) SCHENCK & BEALL. BANKERS, Long Creek at one time bad the reputa tion of being a rather wild little burg, but to-day it ranks foremost among Oregon's peaceful cities. The calaboose has not had an occupant for months. TRANSACTS A REGULAR BANKING BUSINESS BUT AND SELL EXCHANGE. COLLECTIONS CAREFULLY MADE AND PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FOR. DRAW ON NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND POKTluAND. Directors t D ? THoaraoa, Ed M Williams, J S Sohibck. Osoaea A Lisas, H M Bsall. (eh ' BURV. MOORE -In this city, Jan 25th, to th3 wife of Mr. u is. noore, a daughter. SHELLEY In this city, January 9th. to the o Proi. Troy Shelley, twins. Both children died the same day. IIAKRieit. SWINFORD EMERSON At the parlors of Colnm- Dia uotei. in una city, jn xoth. or Kiaer u t Harnett, Mrs Annie gwinford to C W Emerson. No cards. LU -J K W cc o UL 10 O N K H in o D c : Fimpies, Headaches, Loss of: i Slssp, a Weary Feeling, Pains In j Body or Limbs, Want of Appetite, j Eruptions. If you suffer from: any of these symptoms, take DOCTOIt SKIBBE HOTEL F. W. L. SKIBBE, Prop. Lon2 Cieek can ray more than the most incorporated towns, in saying that it bas existed nearly one year under municipal government withont levying a tax for city purposes. Can she say this a year hence? Shannon Conser, brother of George Con- The Only Brick Hotel - c t- . -vt-a: 1 T 1- .1 ser, ca9aier ui tne first oiatiuuai xtui ui Hennner. has about tullv recovered from in- I IN THE CITY. K K . juries received in the Lake Labish disaster and will at an early date resume hia old po sition as conductor on tbe overland train. Eeal Estate Transactions. Jan. 27 Ueo D Chapman et nz to Geo A Liebe; 160 acres in sec 10, T 1 S, R 15 east; Jan. 26 Andrew Urquhart to Ida J Mann; 34 19 22 acres, sec 18, T 1 N, R 13 east; $500. Jan. 28 Elizabeth J Brown and bosband to E N Chandler; lots 1 and 2 in block 5 in Laughlin's addition to Dalles City; $700. Jan. 26 E Jeannette Bash and husband to J W Sones and F H Button; SE see 10, TIN. K east; $1000. Jan. 26 Charles. P Bnsh and wife to J W Sones and F H Button; NEJ sec 10, T 1 M, Reast; $1000. Jan. 26 Sarah Phelps and Austin L Phelps to J W Sones and F H Button; SWJ sec 10. T I N, K 9 east; $1000. Jan. 23 Bruce L Carr to E R Whitlock; lot 40, block 4, Hood River Park; $1. Jan 29 Brace L Carr to Robert. J Ginn; lots 33 and 38, block 3, Hood Riyer park; $1. Jan 28 William E. Campbell and wife to August VV. Langren; SE of NWJ T 1 S R 13 east; also additional tracts of land; $2000. Jan 25 E B Da fur and wife to WE Rinehart; lots, G, H nd I in Dufur's Grand View addition to Dalles City; $1130. Jan 25 A H Tack man and husband to L L McCartney; lota 3 and 4 and SJ of NWJ of see 4 T 2 S R 14 east; $300. TE8T DOLLAR A DAY HOUSE In tne jsonn- J west. This building has oeen renuea since ure fire of Septemoer a, ana tne rooms ro uniww in every particular. The table is supplied with ths best tbe market affords. The oar in connection with tne now is supimeu witb the highest trade of Wines, Liquors ann im ported and Domestic Cigars. jan39w CEDAR POSTS. THE UNDERSIGNED CAN FURNISH MEDIUM and Large Split Cedar Posts, 6 feet long, de livered on cars or boat in East Portland, for 7 and 8 cents each. Eastern Oregon and Washington par tia r nlued with them. We d refer buyers should have them inspected before the posts arc shipped. Address E. Ql'ACEisBUSB. Pres't, Jan29-dw Drawer 22, Portland, Or. tBf?lCffTMLDaPURC Captain Gore's Good Fortune. Astorian. A good many Astorians remember Cap tain William Gore, who ran tbe steamer Mountain Queen on the lower Colombia sev eral years ago. He is down here on a visit and last week, went over to Gray's Harbor to see bis brother. Of late years he has been running a steamboat of his own from the Little Dalles to . Reyelstoke, on the Upper Columbia. About a year ago he staked a miner in tbe Okanogan tor $60 worth of grab, and when that was all eaten up tbe man told Captain Gore that be had a way-np prospect, bat that he bad nothing left to boy food with. Gore went security for food to the extent of $100 more, and the miner buckled in to work again. He struck it; tne lode was developed, and attracted a good deal ot interest, and just before he came to Astoria on this trip. Captain Gore wai ottered frZo.WO cash for bis naif inter est in the mine. Tobacco varies in flavor and other qualities according to where it is grown. . Mastiff Cut Plug is a scientific mix ture of the choicest grades, selected by manufacturers of thirty years' experience. Packed in canvas pouches. J. B. Pace Tobacco Co JUchmond, Virginia. At the old stand of R Lusher. CHAS. FRAZER, Prop BYRNE, HELM & CO., Buocesson to Mrs. C. E. Dunham, THE DALLES, OREGON, DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, etc. Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles. Pure Brandy, Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes. Physicians' Prescriptions a Specialty. WHY? Becau-aYour Blood M Impure l; grou ever n&cu mercury r n bu. rive yourself the needed attention the system, yon t? We need not. Have you ever need mercury? If so,; . rr va TnrnuT mfl nf1flfl HllfJI Mill . ie time? Don't yoa know that aa. IK as tne mercury uio ii 'will feel the effects of it? did yoa Ei I at the ti JlOTll tell you that you require a blood medicine, i i to ensure freedom from the after effects. inn.ti, A elcAr'M I3nrliB!i Blood a Elixir Is the only known medicine that J v.-ili thoroushlv eradicate the poison fromj the svstem. Get IS from yonr druggist,. Sorwriteto VV. H. HOOK F- f? A, CO.; I aS.VJent Broartwcr. ko-- York. S. L. YOUNG, (Sacoessor to E. Beck. ROCKtfPFORD Quick-TrainWWATCHES jm:- vw - ni,iii mm Mra: . . ofe V o. 8. Biav it I ti Awe s es"" CASCADE LOCKS . : THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF CASCADE LOCKS NOW ON THE MARKET. LOTS SELLING VERY RAPIDLY. The building of the Portage Railroad at this pointVill make Cascade Locks a very thriving town in the future. Parties deBirous cf investing at that point will be furnished with maps and price list by applying to . BRADFORD & CASTELLOE, ' 110 Seco nd St., Portland. Oregon Or Dr. LEAVENS, at Cascade Locka. COBPOATKU l&M. the Cotut 8ur- it: in u 8. rifcTtU u mum&arr Looomotire Emri ners.OoTV dnrton auiri other EsvUwajmen, ThT exoluitl1 Aa-enta fleaidinfl jwelen), with, a roll wamiuj. I THE DALLES LUMBERING .COMPANY -DKALEB IN- Wholesale and Retail Dealers and Manufacturen.of Building Material and. Dimension Timber , Clods, Jewelry, nf? v inn niiiirniuinr . rrrl S XV DIAMONDS SILVERWARE, ETC. latches, Clock and Jewelry Repaired AND WARRANTED. Second Street. THE DALLE 3, OR. WOOD OAIf and SLAB PROMPT DELIVERY TO ANT PART OF THE CITY. Offlee No, 97 WhlDftton Mt. at Old vemsnet Barraesi J. E MBSEN, Dealer In all kinds of Hay, Grain and Feed At his old stand, Seeond street. HAY AND GRAIN FOR SALE. The highest Cash Price paid for Sheep pelts. I. C. NICKELSEN- 5 The One Price Cash House, cor. seco: P. M The Leading Book-Seller, DALLES CITY, OREGON L. RORDEN & CO., J COR. SECOND AND COURT ST& -WITH A FULL LINE OF- cIIEEJNi 5 -DEALEK IN- Oregonian: Mary S. Burgess, tbe 16-year-old daughter of James M. Burgess, a carpenter of Mountaiudale, disappeared on Wednesday and bas not been aeea since. Mountamdale is twenty-eight miles west of Portland, and on Wednesday morning Miss Burgess started to come to town ou horse back. She intended to return Wednesday evening, but as she failed to do so ber par ents became alarmed, and yesterday morn ing a search party was organized and the surrounding country was scoured. She waa traced to within seven miles of Portland, but. there ber tracks ended. Miss Burgess' mother is nearly crazed with grief and can not account for her daughter's disappear ance. A member of tbe search party thinks that tbe horse, which ia a rather wild one, without either saddle or bridle, ran away and either, tnunsled or dragged Miss Bur- Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, ; Hats and Caps, Boots and bhoes, &c Agen of tbe Bnterick Faeros, also for the Hall Bazaar Dress Forms Crockery andGlassvare, FORJTHE PRESENT WILL BEjjFOUNDjfAl' J. Frieman's Boot and .Shoe Store. CUSTOM-MADE CLOTHING From the Celebrated House of Wanamaker & Brown, of Philadelphia, at : P. Fagan's Tailoring Establishment, SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OREGON. Mr.Fagan has been appointed Sole Agent for this celebrated firm, and will attend to all orders personally. THE BALDWIN Cor. Court and Front S treats, THE DALLES, : : OREGON. j i Win, liquors and Cigars. None bnt ths Best Quality ot Llqnors sod ths Best nanus cigars on saM. Kentucky Straight Whisky From $3 to $5 Per Gallon. I A. BETTINGEN, JR., Peopeiktoe. H. GLENN. Is again at his old stand and has oa hand . FINEST BRAND OF ENGLISH CEMENT Tanks ot all lixM, (rom 1000 to 0ftO0 gallons, to order. . tr Contracts for all kinds of bofldinga taken at the lowest figures. 530005 TIAl li fsuny mtMiirat pmooriuv voha tkhaatrsMra lilw.irhtfmrlsMt' UmJ will ilitAHtkk Uu siiMttcf rrTmtr'-) T y- --rt, K imiT for mm wmo emM am fttw. Kitywrnd mjmkek.m mmml wfco art maktof mr MOO m WM-aacfc. li t Jf K W nd ftOLI !. Full a,rt law WM fe K. AeMraaa atoaataw flfia C m l.s.tt. M4