The Times-Mountaineer SATURDAY.... ...... ..MARCH 5 1892 ITEMS , IN BRIEF. ..- From Wednesday1 Dally. ... . The hills are covered with wild flowers. To-day being Ash Wednesday, the len- ' ten season begins. ; - -.. 1 The- Drs. Beers, physicians of Wasco, Sherman county, are in the .city. ., - - i Mr. Wm. Holder, state lecturer of the grange of Oregon, is in the city. ; - Mr. Tim Stapleton, an old resident of . . The Dalles, is in the city on a short visit, v'"' The city recorder bad only one atieut - -tbis morning, and he was an ordinary inebri i' ate. ' . . ' .: : : : License to marry ' was granted by the f county clerk Monday to Lela E. Kemp and C. P. Odell. r j' .- Wacom a and Pythosoraaj lodges, K. of P., located at Hood Riyer" and Cascade j Locks, will soon organize : a uniform ' rank. ; ' : !. '' , - - -As soon as the necessary preliminaries can be made a lodge of Knights of Pythi . as will be organized at Wasco, Sherman county. -. ; - M ' Dr. Hollister was called to-day to consult -' with Dr. Broains, ot Hood River, over the case of Mrs. Bacchus of that place who baa been ill several weeks. There were two carload of cattle fed at the stockyard yesterday for tbe American - Preserved Meat company .at Trontdale. . Tbe stockyards have attracted attention ' from all parts of the northwest, and is a ood advertisement of onr shipping facili- ties. . We are in receipt of General Butler's . book, and the many slanders against him have at last found a successful refutation. - It is written in Butler's own inimitable style, and will be entertaining as a liter- - ary production and interesting as adding . to the history of the civil war. Some time ago, a London paper offered a 2-gainea prize for tbe best definition of a kiss. Among tbe 7000 answers receiyed were tbe following: "A report at head quarters." "Contraction of tbe month due to enlargement of tbe heart." "An article that is always accepted and (im)printed, bnt not always published." Eocene Guard: A dispatch from S. C Miller, sheriff of Douglas county, to Sheriff Uoland states that two prisoners escaped from the Roseburg jail Monday night. One was middle-aged, 160 pounds weight, - smooth face, heavy set, plays on bones. . Tbe other a boy, 14 years of age, smooth . face, heavy set, wears old clothes. They sure supposed to have started this way. . Fossil Journal: George Thompson, of Arlington, is receiving favorable mention in Republican ranks for sheriff, and he would probably make as good a race as .any man in the party. He made a good and popular clerk in Wasco county. He has many friends here, and would run well in the northern and - southern por tions of the county. fc - Astoria Talk: Eight hundred eastern . newspaper editors are headingtor the Pa cific coast in one droye. They will arrive in san Francisco on the 1st of May, and .' many, if not all of them, will come to ! Oregon What is the matter of inviting ' them to tbe Columbia River Centennial - Celebration f Of course they won't have a cent, but they will have their brains and appetites with them. Albany Herald: Two young ladies, Misses Rosa Misspelt and Maggie Krauft, were returning home from church Sunday evening, when on Ninth street, in the : darkness they accidentally stepped off the : sidewalk where it makes an abrupt turn at the crossing of the canal. The girls were both DreciDitated into the deen water and were rescued with some diffi culty by Mr. and Mrs. Tancher, who were walkinc behind them. The mane needn .a railing or a street light, as it is danger ous at present. There has been no loss of stock in East ern Oregon tbis winter, not because there - has been no severe weather, for the pres- ent winter set in early and the snow has ; completely covered up tbe range ; but the experience of the past has taught our . stockmen that if they don't pile up feed It Ida aiimrnas ihaSp otuiIt -n? ill Via nflnst - up in tho winter. Lakeview Examiner. This may be true of Southeastern Oregon ; but in the counties bordering on the Co lumbia river, east of ihe Cascade mount ains, there have been no appreciable win ter whateyer. -" Hugo Hume, of Seattle, has sued the .Post-Jnleltigencer for f 10,000. Hume is a merchant tailor in that city, and about a year ago the paper published - an article hpnHMl uWh Rnhho1 lliinio f Tailnr ' Graham Says Hume Himself is the Thief. Pone to Defraud Creditors." This hints very strongly at a fraudulent disposal of goods on tbe part of .Hume, which had been mortgaged to one It J. Graham, and . that a story of robbery was concocted to . L -J . I A iV.1, .i i . : r wyw uie uiBpusai. uu una tne piaiuuu prays judgment in the large amount men tioned. East Ortgonum: Joseph N..Ditmars, the merchant and miner of Granite, was in the city a short time Monday evening, and gave an encouraging account ot the mining prospects there. He s ys that parties who have been working their claims are all well satisfied with the re- unlta A rioh rutfl iT nra Tina lun afin.tr in the lower tunnel at the Portland Com pany's mine.where work has been pushed duriug the winter months by Jack powers, rinow is fast disappearing. Placer min ers axe happy over a good supply of water. Those who were fortunate eDough to win prizes were Ruth Cooper, E. Millis Win- ' sate. Nona Ruch and Gilbert Phelps. An 1 elegant repast was served after finishing tbe game and dancing was indulged in until a late hour. At twelve me guests aepariea, haviuc spent a most enjoyable evening. Those invited were Ettie Story. Katie De Huff, Grace Campbell, Alma Schmidt, Nell Michell. .Nona rUicn, .Laura xnompson. I Grace Marden. Rath Cooper, Evelyn New. man, John .Hampshire, Max Vogt, E Millis Wineate. Gilbert Pbelps, John Booth, Mar tin Dohnell, Nathaniel Gates, Will Michell. and Baker City Blade: There arrived in our citv Mondav a mother and three children- accompanied by the father-in-law of Mr. Lawrence Kreen, direct from a small town in Hungary. The children consist of two girls, aged 17 and 19 respectively, ana a son i years oi age. Mr.nreen, who is a miner employed at the White Swan, has been looking for them for the past ten days He was overjoyed at see ing them for it has been eleven years ainfA hp left hio. native r.nnntrv Anrl fam ily. They were fifteen days on the ocean and nine . days crossing the continent This is only a forerunner of what is to come to Baker City during the coming year. Once upon a Monday dreary she was working weak and weary, down upon ber marrows mopping, mopping up the kitchen floor. While the mop went flip ping, flapping, suddenly she heard a tap ping, tapping at the kitchen door, " 'Tis some visitor," she muttered, "tapping 'at the kitchen door; gracious Peter, what a bore." Up she jumped and nearly swear ing hastily began preparing to appear as woman wish to when their callers look them o'er yanked her apron off and slung it, grabbed a dolman np and hung it o'er the greasy gown she wore. Then she pened wide the door and found a sa wed-off boy who wanted to know if she didn't want some fresh roasted peanuts. East Oregonian: R. N. Adams, while rounding np cattle at tbe bead of McKay ersek tbe other day, chanced to pass near a shelve of rock and saw a human skull pro truding. It grinned at him in a ghastly and menacing manner, but Bob is not to be frightened at fancies, and picked it up, tak ing it to his camp for company.' The sknll had evidently long remained in its rocky resting place, for it bad all the appearances of extreme age. There was an . opening at tbe base and also in the forehead which seemed to have been made by a bullet, and perhaps some murder may have been com mitted long years ago in tbe gloomy soli tude of the mountains. But who the sknll belonged to and bow he met his death will always remain a mystery unless, perchance, the spirit wanderer may apply to Bub for tbe recovery of his property. It will be cheerfully returned. Several weeks ago there was trouble be tween the faculty of the state university at Seattle, Wash and a number ot stu dents in regard to the rule requiring pupils to drill. Among the students re fusing to comply with this regulation were Charles Kerns, of Portland, and F. OHO Collins, of Vancouver. Twe.ve of ihe students were suspended, and the re sult of the trouble was that a mandamus snit was brought by the students against the faculty to compel it to allow them to omit the military drill prescribed by the rules of the university. The case came before Judge Lichtenberger and tbe trial lasted all day and up to midnight, arous ing great interest. After hearing the tes timony end the arguments, the court de cided that the boys must drill or stay out of school. The twelve students have been suspended already for more than a month. . .. The spacious residence of Mr. J. O. Mack was the scene of merriment last evening, a surprise party being given to Miss Maybel by a few of her friends. Tiddledywinks was the principal feature of tbe evening, and as tbe game progressed tbe excitement grew more and more intense, and when the prizes were awarded the wails rang with laughter. - From Thursday's Dally. Graee on the bills is appearing very green. A light frost covered the ground tbis morning. - .'. Mr. Bert. TJtley, of Wallace, Idaho, is yisiting relatives in the city Mr. Allen Grant, the great sheep man of Antelope, came in town yesterday. . Ail information from the rural districts say cattle of all kinds are in excellent con dition. ' Mr. and Mrs. R. Booten, of Grass Valley, are in the cit?, visiting . relatives and friends. . Sheriff Cates left last evening with Louis Omez for Salem, where the boy will be placed in the reform school. Mr. S. L. Young has newly repapered his store and otherwise refitted it, and has now one of tbe handsomest jewelry establish ments in the city. He bas lately receiyed a large lot of clocks, watches and jewelry, of the best makes axd latest patterns. The death of Mrs. C. J. Bright, at Was co, last Saturday, removes from this sphere of active existence a most estimable lady, and her bereaved husband will receive the sympathy of the entire community. She was a bride of a little over a year, and the future held every promise for ' happine3S desirable until Death closed her career. The Oregon Pacific railroad has been somewhat damaged by melting euows above HaUtead. Near Henry Sussens, a large tree was undermined, and slid down upon the tra:k, carrying several rods of it into the river. The snow is still several feet deep at the end of the track. Settlers anxiously hope to see the renewal of work on the road this summer. East Oregonian: William Westfall, the green cloth knight who shot Phillip Craig, appeared in Justice Bishop's court Monday and waived examination. He was held in tbe sum of $750 to appear before the grand jury and answer to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Bail was fui niahed by Thos. Milarkey and Frank O'Har ra. Craig is Bteadily improving and will soon recoyer. We understand that one day last week tbe postoffice at Demons Springs was robbed and an attempt made on the office at Monk land. This is supposed to be the Work of two tramps, who came to a neighbor's of the postmaster and procured a meal of victuals. A crowbar was being nsed to pry open tbe window of the omce at Monkland, when tbe appearance of a Winchester held in the hands of the postmaster deterred the robbers from fnrther operations. There arrived in Pendleton early in Jan uary from Corvallis James A. Scott and wife and Uscar Dechter, who announced their in tention of opening a gentlemen's furnishing store, and on the streugtb ot this obtained limited credit for board, clothes and sun dries, paying for nothing during their stay ot six weeks, lwo or three days ago they sold their small stocs ot goous to a man named Lavie, who shipped them to parts unknown, where all four of the petty swind lers have also gone. Baker Democrat: Deputy Sheriff Johnson, of Umatilla county, was in the city Tuesday on nis return from Huntington where, through the efficiency of Deputy Sheriff Hannon, of tbis county, be fonnd in waiting two individuals wanted for safe cracking, the offense having been committed a few days ago at the town of Adams. Mr. Johnson stopped over in Baker City in search of a third party, an accomplice in the crime, but was unsuccessful. He es corted his prisoners to Pendleton .last even ing. , Richmond (Me.) Bee: Four Indian basket-makers-'in an Old Town family cleared last year $1000. Speaking of their surroundings a visitor says: "In the same house where the baskets were made is a $400 pianga Brussels carpet, lace curtains, plush furni ture, a picture of a priest and one of the Virgin Mary, a Catholic epitome, a set of Coopei's novels, a stuffed owl and a pea cock, also stuffed. Two canary birds sang in a cage hanging in tbe room, and on a mat a tired foxhound snored." Union Journal: On Tuesday Juitice Bar ges fined Peter Kelling $80 and costs, amounting to $106.50 for assault and bat tery on Theodore Heiertz. Mr. and Mrs. Heiertz have not agreed well of late, and the wife on Monday left her husband and went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Kelling. Monday evening Kelling called at Heiertz house to get the woman's trunk and was met by the husband who ordered him to leave. A blow, was given by Kelling in Heiertz' face, which cut and bruised the flesh badly, the striker at tbe time having a koite in .bis hand. Kelling then ran. from the bouse, but was arrested on complaint by the injured man. . Astoria Town Talk Fishermen and fish dealers should bear in mind that the law is now in full force and effect which prohibits tbe catching and selling of salmon between March 1st and April 10th. Last year the commissioners did not enforce the law by making arrest?, but merely advised all per sons found fishing to desist. This season the law will be carried out, end any person who violates it will be puniehed. This law is general in its application, aud includes those who purchase, sell or transport fish, as well as those who catch. Salmon caught before March 1st and placed in tbe cold storage can be sold without incurring liabil ity. Any violation of this law will be looked closely.after by the tiah commission ers. Gen. Lish Applegate is a candidate for circuit judge on the Republican ticket. The Record, of Ashland, a Democratic paper, says he would make a much better judge than one wonld suppose from looking at his overooat, his old straw hat and . his Jacksonian home-made collar. Tbe Record Bavs: There is only one danger abont hav ing Lish on the bench. That would be to the poor prisoners whom the district attor ney wonld manage to send to the peniten tiary. In passing sentence on these dumb brutes the general would never get through with his sentence. He would take them back to the Roman Empire.the fall of Baby lon, the mistakes of our first parents, and if the prisoner's term was not gone by this time he would bring him np to tbe time of Henry the Eighth. been forcibly propelled against a stone wall or knocked a chip on Eitz-bimmons snout tter. " ' Every worker -at manufacturing in this country consumes over $90 worth of our agricultural produce per year, the English laborer consuming only $4.42 worth. That is the difference between protection free-trade. Rumors of the inauguration of important factors of development in the near future are reported. These cannot be traced to anv reliable source, and until they can be the Times-Mountaineer will not give them publicity. A gentle zephyr blew to-day, soft and sweet ae the smile of spring. These breezes stimulate the blood in one's yeins, and in clinea one to think of fishing in mountain streams or hunting game in the fastnesses of the forest. The prospecting fever is beginning to show itself in some of our citizens, and tbe lost cabin near Hood River and the rich placers near tbe headwaters of Mosier creek will be searched lor as soon as tne mouu tains will admit of mining operations. The manner in which buildings are being erected in the burned district is indicative of the snint of enterprise which still am mates onr citizens. Notwithstanding the fact that the city has suffered severely from fires and floods dunng the past twenty years she has always rebuilt better than be fore tbe disaster. Union-Journal: A shooting scrape occured at Starbuck last Sunday in wbicb the lm nese cook in the Pierson hotel and a white waiter in the same house figured. The two got into a dispute and the waiter in a fit of anger struck the Chinaman a blow in the face. The celestial, to retaliate, pulled his pistol and shot at tbe waiter but missed his aim. The wouid-be murderer was arrested and bound over in the sum of $a00 to ap pear before the superior court of Columbia county. Tbe Fitz Simmons-Mahey slugging match took place in New Orleans on Wednesday, Mahey threw np the sponge at the twelitn round. This is about all tbe news there is to this fight,or all that should be published hut tne city papers published tuny two columns of the disgusting details. What a rich harvest these journals would have had if they were printed at the time of the Ra man gladiatorial combat, and what graphic descriptions tbey could have given of the dead and dying in the arena. Astorian: Fifty miles from Astoria, in the upper Nehalem Valley, is an era ot 7000 acres, twelve sections ot land, T 4 N, R 4 W, in which there are six true veins 04 seams of coal the dip of which is from 10 deg. to 14 deg.. course 78 deg. cast. It is semibituminous. burns to a red ash, is fine for household purposes and steam. It can be mined tor 75 cents a ton and carried (were there a railroad from there here) at a profit of $1 a ton; laid down it would cost less than $1.75 here. We pay $7 and $S for the same quality. Mature provided every, thing but the railroad. Several Portland hop men have a project started for establishing very large hop yards in Alaska. At present they are experiment mg in growing hops in that far northern clime, and if it is found that the plant will properly mature the scheme is assured. Mr, Bernheim, a local hop dealer, is.ut tho head ot the company, and is confident that tbe finest bops in tbe woild may be raised in Southern Alaska. He has spent four yearB in that conntry, and is perfectly acquainted with its climate and soil. ay the last steamer he sent np a number of fiesh plants. and six varieties in all will be experimented with to determine which is the hardiest. An exchange says: A man went into the postoffice .of a neighboring town recently and told tbe postmaster that he desired thirteen two cent stamps for a cent and a quarter. The postmaster refused to give them to him, stating that the cost would be twenty-six cents. The man persisted in getting his order, claiming that he could get them at any office for that amount and even threatened the government official if he continued to refuse biui. Finally the post master ordered him out, but the man, none daunted, took a cent and a twenty-five cent piece Iroui his pocket, and, laying tnem down on the counter, he received his stamps tor a cent and a quarter. The. postmaster was a little discomfited fdr a while, but now enjoys the joke as well as any one. Two of the oldest residents of Tbe Dalles were conversing abont old times in tne Umatilla House this morning, and an in terested crowd were listening to a rehearsal of "auld laug syne" when flour in the Cari boo mines was worth $1.50 a pound, etc., and when to wear a boiled shirt was certain death and silk hats were unknown. These two old-timers were Mr. Tim Stapleton and Mr. P. Campbell, and both wished that they could turo back time in her course,, and that they were again mining on the bed rock in Kootenai, Cariboo, or Frazer'a river, taking out three or four ounces a day. - Mr. Stapleton is still in the prime of life; but Mr. Campbell is in "the sere the yellow leaf" of existence, but the snuBet of life with him is full of smiles and jolly good hnmor Items Prom Moro. Mono, Feb. 29, 1892, Editor TuiEs-MorNTAiKBRR: As no one else seems inclined to send you items from this Dlace I shall try to send a few lines now and then to let old friends know that Moro still lives. We have been blessed with a fine ram and farmers are happy. A large number ot gang plows have been sold,, and no doubt there will be a much larger acreage of summer fallow this year than ever be fore seen in Sherman county. Merchants and tradesmen are doing lively business. Several new buildings are to be erected soon. C. P. R. and his best girl went to Wasco on business. Under a Cloud, in stormy weather, Leslie married the man and wo man together; let none bnt He who rules the thunder sever that man and woman asunder. We offer best wishes for the future happiness of the young couple. uur educational interests is tbe main subject of discussion at present, although it has not yet been debated in our literary and debating society. Being fond of literary exercises we took pains to attend the literary society on Saturday last, and were pleased with the exercises with the exception of the paper, which was very disappointing. Now, if there is anything more disgusting than rotten eggs it is rotten literatuie, and as a literary society should be so conducted as to elevate and impjove the young people, we hope no rude jokes or unpleasant per sonalities will be indulged in by the edi tors of our literary paper in future. Hoping to have some more interesting uems next time, we are, yours truly, Old Subscriber. and did not apprehend any serious accident, until she missed her mother's form passing the window. Thinking her mother had gone on a visit to one of the neighbors, she put on her hat and went out to ascertain tbe facts. After walking some distance and receiving no answer to repeated calls, she became alarmed and sent word to her father and husband, who were some distance away in the field. A thorough search was made, and the lifeless form of Mrs. Watkins was found in the creek, her head and shoulders out of the water. This was near an old ford in the creek, which Mr. Watkins had partially fenced with barbed wire to ki cattle out of his enclosure. The cause of her death is not definitely known, but some suppose that the distress she complained of for several days past was a premonition of a fatal stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Watkins was a very highly respected .lady, aged about 60 years, and had resided on Fifteen Mile creek for many years. She leaves a husband and four children three sons and one daughter all grown, the oldest of whom is Hon. Geo. Watkins of this city, The family will have the sincere and heart felt sympathy of this community in their sad bereavement. McZinley Club Meeting. A business meeting of the Young Men's McKinley club was held at their head- quarters last evening. The principal sub ject under discussion was the proposition of the president, Mr. Huntington, to ex tend invitation to the Hood River and Oufur clubs to meet the McKinley club sometime before the approaching prima ries. He explained that he considered this wise as it was important that, har mony prevail in the convention and that this might be lacking unless an under standing was first reached regarding cer tain matters. Mr. Hudson said that he would venture to name these "certain matters" only alluded to by the president, and showed that "they" were "county division" pure and simple, aud that Hood River demanded a representation on the legislative ticket which would be in favor of creating Cascade county it seemed to be the general opinion that an early conference on this subject would be ad visable and the secretary was instructed to issue invitations for Saturday. March 12th, at 8 F. M. This action was taken despite the objection of Mr. Farley, who characterized the county division topic as one to be avoided and a dangerous one lo discuss. He assured the members pres ent, as a property-holder in Hood River valley, that the division movement was not generally favored, but was strenuous ly opposed outside of the town of Hood Riyer, aud that the club should extend it no assistance. East Oregonian: Parties who were driving a band of about eighty head of Robert Shaw's cattle to Pendleton for shipment by Kirk & Courtney to Sound markets, en camped Saturday night in the neighborhood ot Yoakum station. The cattle were placed in a pasture and got out in some manner. There was a break in the railroad fence, and through this the animals went, hud dling together on the track, near a small trestle. The band was struck by the night's west-bound passenger train and frightful carnage ensued. Nine bead were killed outright and seven more so badly crippled tbat they were rendered worthless. One steei was rolled across the trestle and ground completely to pieces. Those who were at the scene after the occurrence are at a loss to understand how- the train es caped being derailed, in which event a dis astrous accident would haye occurred. From Friday's Daily. It is time for spring poetry. At last reports Mr. F. Dehm was improv ing, and was able to Bit up in a chair. Tbe "earthquake's" shock was distinctly felt at Goldendale and Blockhouse last Monday. The first rose of summer has, begun to bloom, and the "last rose" bas gone to the mysterious realm. Registered at the Umatilla House are names from Omaha, San Francisco, New York and Chicago. Fish wheels are being put in readiness, preparatory to the salmon season which be gins tbe 10th of next month. Tbe machinery for tbe new planing mill of Messrs. French & Lauer has arrived, and was unloaded this afternoon. These delightful days are enjoyed by some of our citizens w ho congregate on street corners, and comp'acently relate what bas been and what might be. There were one carload of cattle and two of sheep at the stockyards last evening, which will be shipped to the American Dressed Meat Co. at Trontdale. Mr. and Mrs A. Bettingen and Mr. and Mrs; Mclnerny and children left on the evening train yesterday for San Francisco, where they will remain some time. The remains of Mrs. Perry Watkins were bnried la tbe Odd Fellows cemetery tbis afternoon, and were fpl lowed to their last resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. . There is one inebriate and two hoboes in tbe city jail, and from tbe appearance of the "drank" one would infer that he had Seal Estate Transactions. Feb 23 John T Porter and. wife to Will- lam 11 Davis; JNHiJ sec 147 1SSK1Z east; $100. Feb 26 A R Russell and wife to F M Dial; one-half lot 2 block 27, town of An telope; $1500. Feb 26 A B Sanford aud wife to F S Gordon; one acre, more or less in NWJ sec 14, T 4 S R 12 east; $300. March 1 State of Oregon to R H Shack- lett; Ni of NEJ, SEJ of NEJ and NEJ of SE sec 36, T 1 S R 14 east; $320. March 1 R H Sbacklett and D E Sback- lett to James A Nicholson and M C Selleck; NJ of NEi, SEJ of NWJ and the NE of SEJ sec 36, T 1 S R 14 east; $800. March 2 A J Dufnr, jr, and wife to Ce- lia L Peabody; block 17 second addition to town of Dufur; $300. March 1 Sophia G Nichols and P J Nichols to W L Bradshaw; lot 11. block 6, Bigelow's addition to Dalles City; $1025. March 2 Henry C Coe and wife to John H Cradlebaugh; lots 11 and 12 in block 6, Waucoma; $150. March 21 T C Dallas to John . H Cradlebaugh; lot 2 in block F, first addi tion west to town of Hood River; $250. March 2 S V Cradlebaugh and John H Cradlebaugh to T C Dallas; lot 2 in block F first addition west to Hood River; $250. March 2 Hood Kiyer Town Site compa ny to Mrs. S. V. Cradlebaugh; lot 2 block F first addition west to town of Hood River; $259.40. '' . March 2 Hood River Town Site compa ny to John H Cradlebaugh; lot 1 block B first addition west to Hood River; $300. The Horse Thieves. Heppner Gazette. Geo. Harrington returned from tbe river Friday where be had been in quest of the thieves who took the horses from George Swaggart's ranch last week. The gray horse of Nels Christenson got away from the fellows, it now being certain tbat there were two of them, about the time they were saddling, preparatory to leaving the ranch.. Both then rode the stallion to Castle Rock, where he was turned loose, the men cross ing over to tbe Washington side in a boat which belonged to Mr. Teeters; This gen tleman found his boat some miles below Castle Rock, apd took away tbe oars, pre venting them using it further. Although the culprits were not in sight, it is supposed that they were hidden in the hills, awaiting the shades of night to proceed further. It is presumed that they came back to tbe boat and finding it oarless, struck ont on foot. It is pretty certain that Mr. Swag gart's stallion is on the range in northern Morrow, and will be recovered at an early date. However, Mr. Ghristenson mourns the loss of a saddle, which is not likely to be found. Unfair Criticism. The Dalles, March 2, 1892. Editor TiMsa-MorNTAiKiHa: I am not a member of ti e Mic-Mac club, but I believe your criticism of the perform ance Monday night wis- too seyere on ama teurs. Knowing you - personally for many years, I cannot believe ou entertain such unkind opinion of our local talent. . . A Feiekd.,. We did not write any items for the paper Tuesday, having only returned from . Port land at noon of that day, and did not know the item was published until the paper had been printed and circulated. . Towards the members of the club we entertain tbe most kindly feelings, some of whom are personal friends, and we are sorry the no kind criti cism appeared in Tuesday's issue. Editor. An Explanation. The Dalles, Or., March 3, 1892. Editor Tms-MouNTAiKEin: Referring to the report of the meeting of the McKinley club contained in yesterday's issue, permit me to make a correction in reference to the proposed conference with the Hood River and Dufur clubs. Know ing that you were not personally present, I assume tbat the misunderstanding as to the action of the clnb was due to the fact that you relied upon information from others. The facts as to the matter were as follows: The president of tbe club suggested that he was informed that a conference of the Re publican clubs of Hood River and Dufur with tbis club was desired and laid tbe matter before the club. A motion was made that those clubs be invited to a con ference, and was nnanimously carried; there was nothing said in opposition to extending this invitation. Mr. Farley made a motion that tbe band be employed and arrange ments made to giye the visiting clubs a hearty welcome, and the arrangements for the meeting were referred t0 the executive committee. Neither Mr. Farley nor any one else discussed or opposed the motion to extend this invitation. ' . B.'S. Huntington, " President. Fatal Accidenti The Scio Press gives the following ac count of a fatal accident near that city. Word was brought to this city on Monday night of a -most distressing accident which had occurred that evening at about 8 r. it. on Crabtree near Cyrus & Pitchford's saw mil). Branch Tucker, the unfortunate vic tim, was clearing up a farm, and as a part of it is heavily timbered he, as is frequently done, was felling the trees by burning tbem down. On Monday he had fired a large number of trees, one of which was near his barn. About 8 o'clock, feeling somewhat anxious as to where this tree would fall, Mr. Tucker and his little son, with lantern in hand, went out to hasten its falling by chopping. W'ben passing near it they heard the preliminary cracking indicating that the tree had commenced to fall. Both father aud son attempted to run backwards towards the barn, but the tree was so near ly fallen that both were caught and crubhed to the ground by the limbs, the father be ing about six or eight feet from the body of the tree, while the son was nearer, but, strange to say, tbe latter was not injured seriously, while tbe father was struck on the back of tbe neck and shoulder by a limb. Tbe unfortunatt man died Tuesday eyening. Serious but Humorous. The Eugene Guard gets off tbe following funny, but true incidents: Saturday even ing, shortly before dark, Levi Levere left Eugene for his borne on tbe river road three miles below Eugene. After reaching the road at the Blair place he took the path on the inside of the fence where the walking was better. Levere had gone but a short distance after leaving the railroad when a man with . a mask over bis lace, and coat collar turned up, stepped ont from the brush and. presenting a shot gun told him to throw up his bands, as he wanted bis money. Levere bad $25 on his person, but did not lose his presence of mind, and re plied that he could not get any money from a "poor old tramp." He was then re quested to yield his chewing tobacco, which he quickly did, then was told to go on. The same evening a Dree Methodist minister was made to throw up his hands at the same place, and bis money was demanded. He informed the law breaker that he was a minister and had none. The robber, from his actions, an amateur, did not doubt the word of the clergical gentleman and replied: "Go cn. If you are a preacher you haven't got any money. Sudden Death, of Mrs. Ferry Watkins. From Thursda's Daily. Tbe.-ead news was received this afternoon of the sudden death of Mrs. Perry Wat kins, near her borne on Lower Fifteen Mile last eyening. As the news reaches ns it ap pears, that the lady bad not been feeling well" for beveral days, and yesterday after noon while sitting in the room sewing with her daughter,' Mrs. Bayard, she said she would take a walk around, as the day was Very pleasant and agreeable. Mrs.' Bayard saw ber pass on different occasions, ' Common Council. F. om Friday's Daily. The regular monthly meeting of the coun cil was held in the recorder's office last evening. Present Robert Mays, mayor; E. B. Dnfur, C. N. Thornbury, Hans Hansen, H. J. Maier, and Paul Kreft, councilmen. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Tbe Rod and Gun club was permitted to construct such a ladder on Mill creek at the place where the dam is now as they con sidered desirable. The .taxes of Wasco lodge, A. F. and A. M were remitted. The matter of the reduction of the assess ment of Mary E. Walker was referred to the judiciary committee, with instructions to confer with Mr. C. W. Dietzel and report at the next meeting. Communication from George C. Munger was read and placed on file. A committee, consisting of Maier, Kreft, Thornbury and Hudson, was appointed to place the new fire hydrants where they deemed most efficient. The water rights heretofore granted to the Misses Flynn was referred to the city attorney as to whether the same cannot be revoked. the assessment ot Mrs. rarrelly, on rec ommendation of the finance committee, was reduced to present value of property with out buildings. The report of Engineer Roberts regarding square at corner Minth and fentland streets, was r?ad and placed on file. The bids for grading said square were rejected, and the street commissioner was ordered to grade the same. Regular monthly reports of recorder, marshal, street commissioner and treasurer were read and placed on file. The unpaid taxes for 1892 were declared delinquent, and the books ordered turned oyer to tbe marshal. The report of the city attorney in regard to the proposed ordinance granting certain franchises to the Western Union Telegraph Company was read and on motion adopted. A resolution was passed establishing the grade of Fifth street, between Union and Washington. On motion the engineer of the depart ment was ordered to keep fire ladders in en gine house. The matter of opening Fntz alley was re ferred to city attorney for legal advice in the premises. Tbe mayor was authorized to confer with Mr. W. J. Roberts in regard to establish-' ing some initial point on the bluff for the purpose of surveying. A nnrderer Lynched, Cairo, 111 , March 3 Last night 200 men from Maiden and Bloomfield, Mo., descended on tbe jail here. Tbey took Amos Miller from tbe jail and banged him to a convenient tree. Tbe body hung until about 9 o'clock. Miller was the desperado who assisted in killing Mayor (Jooper and Marshal Sprinkle at Dexter last Saturday. He was arrested at Maiden Tuesday and was taken back to Dexter. Miller was a very bad man. He bad lived in Indian territory since he was a young man until about a year ago. He bad recently been to tbe territory and the man Moore returned with bim. It was . believed they were members of a regularly -organized band of borae thieves and they were arrested. There was a regular battle in tbe courtroom where tbe men were being tried for horsetbieving. Miller and Moore fired on Mayor Cooper and Marshal Sprinkle. The second shot pierced Cooper's heart. Sprinkle was shot three times and Moore was wounded in tbe bip. He ran into a field near tbe town and killed himself to escape capture. Miller made his escape, although shot through tbe wrist. Letters Advertised. The following is the hat of letters re maining in The Da'ies poctolfice uncalled for Saturday, March 5, 1892. Persons I calling for theee letters will please give I the date on which they were advertised. nnr irmnrrf nnnmr noTfnnir liuLipiy lip. hoi), Alkire, Mrs J (2) Brow n, W ill a Evans, T Harlow, W H McKamey, R MtCart, D J Nelson, Petef Parson, Gustaf A Saylor, F M Smith, C H Taylor, Miss Cora White, W C Baker, John B Devereaux, Thomas Febr, John (2) Kindred, Thomas McNeaL M E Norton, R H Peterson, Fred Rowan, D S Smith, Lillie Taylor, Jas Waggoner, C E Wilson, D C Williams, Mr M. T. Nolan. P. M. lolesae and Mail MANUFACTURER OF FINE FRENCH AND PLAIN Cai -DEALER IN- Tropical Fruits, Nuts, Etc. BORS. IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC Drive Whist. The Penipt whist club held their meeting Wednesday evening at the .residence of Mrs. G. C. Blakeley, and a very interesting time was spent. Partners (were chosen by matching quotations. At a seasonable hour a bountiful refection, consisting of ice cream and cike, was served, of which ail partook with a relish. The score cards were very unique, and on the last page of the four-page folder was the following acros tic poem by a member of the clnb: Progressive whist fa the rule of the clnb; Each must plav well er else fret a slud. Not girl whist," a the gentlemen say; It's scientific the way we play. Points without number we're all sure to make Tricks "out ot BiKht," without a mistake. When at the table our places we take. Hark, what sounds tbe silence break: "In it this time, partner," is beard; "Such a hand, upon my word!" . ' "Trumped attain, I say it's absurd!" Countinir the points when the playing is over, 'Lef', is the verdict, and but twe are in clover. Unsurpassed are the oysters at Cram's; Better they taste when we go down in jams. Panic Threatened. London, March 3. The action of the miners in announcing that tbey would go on a strike on the 12th inst., and tbe rapid rise in tbe price ot coal following that announcement, is leading' to a panic. Ibe cold weather, wbicb bas led to tbe consumption of a larger quantity of coal than usual, continues to prevail, and tbis fact bas caused tbe alarm to become greater than otherwise would have been the case. No one knows where the advancing prices will stop, and conse quently everybody is anxious to lay in enough coal now to carry them oyer a two weeks' strike. Merchants declare. if the present demand continues, stock will last only for two days. The news papers all publish articles in reference to i the situation, and urge the public not to become panic-stricken, as tne prices can not make much further advance, owing to foreign competition. NEW TO-DAY. FOR SALE. BAND OF TWENTY BROKE HORSES, aver- X. agios' rom liuu to lovJ pounds lour mires and the balance geldings. These will be sold at reasonable prices. Fer terms apply to T. J. DR1PPS, mcb5 Haiti and, Wa NOTICE TIMBER CULTURE. ' Laxd Omen at Thi Daxlks, Orb., February 28. 1892. Complaint having? been entered At tbis office by . ueorye Jdcl.itosn aaraiDtt J nomas j. tiui, (er failure to comply with law as to timber-culture entry. No. 1838, dated February 19, 18H5, upon tbe Nli, Sec 20, i p n, K 14 G w M, in wasco county, uregon, with a view to tho cancellation of saia entry: con testant alleging that said Thomas J. Hill bas not I planted any trees, seeds or cuttings on said tract ol lanl, or caused the name' to be done, and that said failure still exists: the said parties are hereby sum moned to appear at this office on the 16th day of April. isA at 10 o cjock a. m.. to rcepona ana iut- nisa testimony concerning said alleged iaiiure. znena juuxh w. Latvia, register. A TERRIBLE FALL. Leonard (Tombs, an Albany youth, went to the Pacific wire factory in that city the other morning and built a fire under the boiler as was his custom. It did not burn fast enough, however, so he picked np a five-gallon can full of benzine and punching a bole in the end of the can opened tbe furnace door and gave the benzine a splash on the fire. The burning oil dashed back into his face and on tbe floor. In an instant all was on fire. Fortunately his brother Frank was standing near, who hurriedly secured a wool mattress and wrapping it around the burning boy extinguished the flames. He then threw the mattress on the floor and pnt ont the fire, which by tbis time was getting quite a start. Leonard wasjbadly burned abont his face, neck and hands.and had he been alone he wonld have undoubtedly been bnrned to death and the building destroyed. East Oregonian: Patrick Boland, Union Pacific section boss at Barnhart's, boarded train No. 7 at Pendleton Snnday to go down to that station. He failed to tell the con ductor, however, and the train didn't stop. At a point abont seven miles below he was ont on the car platform, "seeing the conn try," be says, when a sudden jerk threw him off. The train was running at a speed of about thirty miles an hour, and when Boland strnck ground be thonght he had been thrown by a Kansas cyclone. He had bad hold of the railing with his right hand, and bis shoulder was badly wrenched. His left knee was also severely hurt. He laid near the track until seen by the engineer of a passing freight, who picked him np and brought him to Pendleton. Boland feels very sore, bnt will recover in due time from the effects of his accideut. The Indians on the Umatilla reservation will be allowed to assume the privileges of citizenship, including suffrage, immediately upon approval by the department of the allotment of their lands. Politicians of both parties in tbat section are very anxious that 'this approval shall come before the Jnne election, bnt the all important ques tion, "How are tbey going to vote?" is not yet answered.' Some seem to think that money will bny the Indian vote, but the Umatillas have some reputation for mde p endence, and it wonld not be surprising to see them maintain it when izenship elevated to citi- Sentinel: Several hacks left Goldendale Tuesday loaded with prospectors and pro visions for the Orofino mines. Several locat ors have returned from the mines and report the indications for placer mining good and in case the test which will be made by the party now there proves satisfactory we can expect a city there next week. We have seen specimens of gold separated by use of a rocker. The yield was abont one dollar for a onbio yard of diit at the surface. Ow ing to the loose light character of the dirt the yield will likely be very much greater at bed rock. That there is gold in this min iug belt there can be no donbt, bnt whether in quantities sufficient to pay for working remains to be seen. 'Tis to yeu, mothers and daughters, that I wish to talk: And fo the children that are iust learning to walk; And all who may need anything in my line I will give you prices that you'll hard ly decline. One needs Bonnets and Ribbons, whilst others need Hats: Some will need Dresses and Jluching, and possibly Caps. Possibly Aprons, Collars and Ties there are many that do. Should you wan t Flowers and Feath ers, youli find them all new. The Third-street Millinery is the place to buy. " i The prices are low, but quality high. i ne styies are tne latest give us a call; And find that prices have taken a fall. For a Republican County Convention and Primary Elections. Notics is hereby given that at a meeting of th Republican County Central Committee of Waco county. Or. t called by an authority rented in me as Chairman of said committee, and held at the County Court Room in Dalles City, Oregon, on tbe 13th day J of February, It was ordered tbat a ca'i be is sued for a Republican County Convention, to be held at the Court House in Dalles City, Oreffon, at 10 A. M., on tbe 26th day of March, 1892, for the purpose ot nominating candidates for the office of County Judge, Cleric, Sheriff, one County Commissioner, Treasurer, Assessor, Superintendent of Schools, County Surveyor and Coroner, and tbe election of six delegates to represent Wasco county in the Republican State Convention, to be held in the citv of Portland, Or., on the 6th day of April, 1802,and to transact such other and further bnsinesi as may properly come before said Convention. The County Convention will consist of seventy three delegates from the various precincts, appor tioned as follows, to-wit: Palls Precinct...: Hood River Precinct Baldwin " Hosier " West Dalles " Trivet " Bigelow " East Dalles " Eight Mile " Columbia ' Deschutes " , Nansene " Dufur " Kmirsley " Tygh Valley " "Waumack " Oak Grove " , Bake Oven " , Antelope " It is further recommends by order of the Cen tral Committee, that priirary elections be held in the various precincts, at the usual place of voting, on the 19th da) of March, 1592. and tbat the polls be opened at such primaries througqout the county at 2 o'clock P. M. of said day, except within the limits of Dalles City, in which the prraaries will be con ducted under provisions of Primary Election Law and the subjoined notice. The attention of electors in th various precincts desiring to elect Justices of the Peace and Consta bles, is called to the provisions of the nev election law as to the manner of nominiting their cindidates at the primaries. M. T, NOLAN. Chairman Rep. Co. Central Com 5 Delegates 4 S " 2 5 ' 8 " .. ..7 " .....7 2 " 2 2 " 2 6 " 8' 2 .....S " '.'.'.'.'.3 " 3 - 6 " Primary Election Xotiee. Notice is hereby giyen that a primary election wiU be held in each of the election precincts within the limits of Dalles City, Wasco county, Oregon, for tbe purpose of electing delegates from Fast Dl!es pra dnct, Bigelow precinct, Trivett precinct, and West Dalles precinct, to represent said precincts at the Republican County Convention, to be held at the Court House.in Dalles City, Oregon, on the 26th day of March, A. D., 1892. Said primary election will be held on the 19th day of March, A. D., 1892. The polling places in each of said precincts are hereby designated as follows, to-wit: East Dalles precinct at Wasco Warehouse. Bigelow precinct at Wm. Michell's office. Trivett precinct at County Court Room. West Dalles precinct at Old City Flour Mill. Tbe following places in each, of said precincts will be kept open for the reception oi votes from 2 o'clock P. II. to 7 P. M. of said day, and the following num ber of delegates will be chosen at said primary elec tion to represent their respective precinct in said County Convention, to-wit East Dalles precinct .. .'. 7 Delegates Bigelow ' 7 " Trivett " 8 " West Dalles " S " The following named electois have been desig nated to act as judges of election in each of said precincts respectively, to-wit: (Wm. Tackman East Dalles Precinct -J H. W. bteel (.B. F. Laughlin tO. I. Crandall ; Bigelow Precinct. -I Wm. Sylvester ( Jas. M. Huntington Chaa. L. Schmidt W. J. Jeff era Cbas. h. Phillips J. W. Marquis A. J. Anderson Geo. W. Kunyon Dated at Dalles City, Oregon, this 4th day of March, A. D., 1892. M. T. NOLAN, Attest: Chairman Rep. Co. Central Com. A. O. Johhsoic. mchStd MORSE- In this city, Marten 4th, to the wife of Mr. uraai Aiorse, a uaumer. THOMPSON In tbis city. March 1st to the wife of Lieutenant-Colonel George T. Thompson, a daughter; weight, 12 pounds. : Pimples, Haadaclies, Loss of: Sleep, a Weary Feeling, Pains In : Body or Limbs, Want of Appetite, i Eruptions. If you suffer from; any of these symptoms, take JJUC'I'OK CIGARS AND -TOBACCO, Always Fresh and of the Best Brands. Fresh Oysters Served in Season. 104 SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OREGON. -:- Burned Out, but Again in Business. WM. MICHELL, Tinder taker and !Einbalnler, WHY? Cooaa-sYour BScod la ImpupsI' S Have you ever nsed morenry? If so. J did yoa give yoursolf the needed attemiou at tho time? Dou't you know that as I ! Ions as the mercury ia m the system, von will feel the effects of it? We need not" toil you that you require n blood medicine, 3 i lo elisor irceuom irom tuo alter ejects.; 1 Koctor AcUcr'a I3n"lii!i liiooii. iBtixir is the only known medloine that! S will thoroughly eradicate the peiwn froti J the svstem. Get it from o-;t d. -j. ' ' orwriteto W. H. HOOK E.R it AS West Proadwc. .ew York. S Has again started with a new and complete lino of Undertaking Goods. Particular attention given to Embalming and taking care of the dead. Prices as Low as the Lowest. PLACE OF BUSINESS: st Corner Third and Washington. I The Dalles. Or. NEPTDNE SHAVING PARLORS AND BATH ROOMS. 110 Front Street, The Italics, Oregon. m . j w a o u. w o N At the old stand of R Lusher. CHAS. FRAZER, Prop BYEIE, ELOYD & CO., Successors to Mrs. C. E. Dunham, THE DALLES, OREGON, -DEALERS IN- The "Seal of North Carolina" is the acknowledged leader among smok ing tobaccos. Com peting brands try to follow, but the ver dict of all smokers is, "They are not in it" f Padadin Patent dork Pooches and in FoO. DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, eta Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles. Pure Brandy, Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes. Physicians' Prescriptions a Specialty. THE DALLES CASCADE LOCKS THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF CASCADE LOCKS NOW ON THE MARKET. LOTS SELLING VERY RAPIDLY. The building of the Portage Railroad at this point' will make Cascade Locks a very thriving town in the future. Parties desirous cf investing at that point will be furnished with maps and price list by applying to BRADFORD & CASTELLOE, 110 Second St., Portland, Oregon Or Dh. LEAVENS, at Cascade Locks. The One Price Cash House, COR. SECOND AND COURT STS., J. P. McIIEMT, ta Mountaineer -DEALEH IN- DAILY AND WEEKLY. The only Republican Paper In the County Largest Circulation And best Advertising Medium In the -Inland Empire Best Equipped Job Office In the City Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, &c. - . . Agent for tbe Buttrick Patterns; also for the Hall Bazaar Dress Forma. CUSTOM-MADE CLOTHING From the Celebrated House of Wanamaker & Brown, of Philadelphia, at P. Pagan's Tailoring Establishment, SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OREGON. VAUGHAN'S "GARDENING ILLUSTRATED" For 180a is a beautiful book of one hundred pages, elegantly printed, with true Photo-Engravings, Colored Plate and plain, reasonable descriptions of aU subjects indicated by its name. It is a Mirror oi American. Horticulture to date reflecting the very complete supply of Seeds, Plants and Flowers of onr Stores and Greenhouses. IX TELLS THB WHOLE STORY -L tor the Gsrden, Lawn and Farm with all additions to date. For lie. ( s-cent stamps) we mail one bulb each Jacobian Scarlet Lily and new Tuberous Begonia. Onr BOOK with each of these offers. For 40c we mail one plant Grand Chrysanthemum Waban, (see cut) tbe sensation of this season's flower shows, mammoth pink flowers tea inches in diameter, hkhttos this fapkk. wkitb mow. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, wJ&uSV, CHICAGO. Mr.Fagan has been appointed Sole Agept for this celebrated firm, and will attend to all orders personally. I. C. NICKELSEN' The Leading Book-Seller, DALLES CITY, OREGON IXCOKPOATCV UM: THE DALLES LUMBERING COMPANY Wholesale and Betail Dealers and Mannfaoturers.of Bnildingr Material and Dimension Timber DRY. -WOOD WAIAN CHKraAMTHBMUM. FIJR, PINE, OAK and SLAB PROMPT DELIVERY TO ANT PART OP THE CITY. Office If, 7 WMngtoo tit. Yard at Ola Ciaverasaeat Barracks