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THE DALLES. OREGON, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1893.
itOUXTAIXEU, VolMie XXXIT
'.CONSOLIDATED 1882.
NUMBER 13
rlHES-aOtrSTAIXEKK, X
v;' PRINTED EVERY SATURDAY
John Mighell, Editor and Proprietor
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
1 1 e copy, one year tfitOM
i cla copy six months .- 1-C
TTenns strtctlv Id advance.
Entered at tks PottoMce at The Dalles, Or eeond
Class Matter for transmission through the mail.
LIST OF STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Governor 8. Pennoyer
Secretary of State O. W. McBride
Treasurer Phillip Uetschan
Superintendent of Public Instruct! on . . E. B. UcElroy
. ( J
I J. S. Dolpta
t J. H. Mitchell
B. Hermann
B KIlis
Frank Baker
senators 1 jh Mitchell
Congressman. nrt district . . . .
" secood district
State Irinter
COTJHTlf.
County Judge George B ake y
Sheritt . T. A rd
Clerk J. B.Crosscn
Treasurer Wm. Michell
Gommissionei. Js Darnieile
Assessor J w Ku
Sarreyor E. F. Sharp
HniMrinbinHnt of Puhlie Schools TrOV -bCUeV
Coroner N. M. Eastwood
THE t HUIM.1IE.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. O. D. Tatlok,
Pastor. Services every Sabbath at 11 A. M.
" and 8 P. M. Sabbath school immediately after the
morn-ny service. Prayer meeting every Thursday
eveniiic at a v. .
if E. CHURCH Rev. Jho. Whulsr. Pastur.
JJ j . Services every Sunday morning and evemn,
Sunday School at 12:20 o'clock P. M. A cordial invi
tatioc er tended by both pastor and people to all.
"CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. W.C.CoaTw
J raator. services every aunaay ni a. jb. iu
IP.E Sunday School after morning service.
S
IT. PETER'S CHURCH Rev. Father Bsoxhgkm
i Pastor. Low Mass every Sunday at 7 A. M. uigp
Mas at 10:30 A.M. Vespers at 7 P. M.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Union Street, opposite
Fifth. Rev. K!i D. 8utcliffe, Rector. Services
very Sunday at 11 A. M and 7:30 P M., Sunday
chooi at 9:30 A. U. Evening Prayer on Friday at
7:30 P.M.
CHRISTIAN CBUKOH Rav. J. W. JaNUSS, pas
J lot. PreaoKinic every Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the Congregational chur h All are cor
dially invited
JsOCaKa IK-
w
ASCO LQPflK. NO. 15, A. K & A. It- Meets
flrat and tmra jionaay or eacn uionin o
P.M.
rnns i
I Meets in Masonic Hall too third Wednesday
A each month at 8 P M.
COLOMBIA LODGE, NO, 6, I. O. O. F. Meets
j every Friday evening at 730 o'clock, in K. of P.
Hall, corner of Second and Court street. Sojourn-las-
brothers are welcome. H. Clouoh, Sec v.
FRIENDSHIP LODGE, NO. 9., K. of P. Meets
every Monday evening at 8:00 o'clock, in Schan
no's building, corner of Uour. and Second streets.
Sojourning brothers are cordially invited.
D. Vaina, K. K. and 8. r. MBfcEr'EE, C C.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
will meet evqry Friday afternoon at S o'clock
at the readinr room: All are invited.
MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD Mt.
Hood Camp, No. 69, meets every Tuesday
evening of each week at 730 o clock, in A. Keller's
Hall. All brothers and sojourning brothers are
invited to be predgnt . . -
TEMPLV LODGE, NO. 8, A. O. U. W.-Meets
in KKcller's Hall every Thursday evening at 7:30
o'clock. ------ paTL KREFT, M. W.
W. 8. Mtehs, Financier.
J AS. EtMlTH POST.' NO. iJZ, G. A. R Meets
--everrszttmly-&t-,30 P. M. in K. of p. BalL
B
OF L. E. Mteta. every
K. of P. HaU.
Friday afternoon in
GESAKO VEREIN HARSfONIlS. leete ever;
Sunday evening in Keller's Halt j
BOF. L. F. DIVISION. NO. 167. Meets n K.
. of P. Hull the first and ihird Wednesday of
eacn month at 7:30 P. f.
Professional Cards.
JJB. W. E. BINEHABT, .
Physician and Surgeon,
Room 1, Chapman B ock, ox Nielsen's store.
Office hours-10' to 12 A si ai.d 2 to 4, 7 to 8 P
Residence on Union btreef corner of Ninth.
o,
C. HOLUSTER,
Physician and Surgeon,
' Booms oyer Dalles National Bank.
Office hours 10 A.M. to If M., and from X to 4 P Jf .
Residence West end of Ihird street.
1. B. OOHDOK.'" J. W. COHDO.
QONDON CONDON,
Attorneys at Law.
Office On Court street, opposite the id Court
, House, The Dalle, Or
A.
S. BENNETT,.
Attorney at Law,
Office in Schanno's building, nptlrs
The Dalles
- Orefron.
I. B. DDFUR.
nUOL MSNX7KS
UFDR MENEFEE,
Attorneys at Law.
Buoms 42 and 43 Cha man Block The Dalles, Or.
H. WI1S0N.
Attorney at Law,
Booms 52 and 68, New Togt Block,
The Dalles - . -
Ore on
J O. KOONTZ,
Tleal Estate.
Insurance and
Loan Agent
Agents for the Scottish Union and National 1 -o
ranee eompany of Edinburgh, Scotland, Capit
80,000,000.
Valuable Farms near the City to sell on easy
erms.
Office over Post Office. The Dalles. Or.
LITTLE'S
PHTBNT
FLUID
SHEEP-DIP
NON. '
POISONOUS"
AND C TLE-WASH
8AFEST DIP AT ALL TIMES.
A CERTAIN DPATH TO TICKS, LICE, ftc
Br. ST CUBE FOR SCAB.
It improves the Wool, and increases the
quantity.
One gallon mixed with cold water makes one
hundred galloiiS of strons: wash. . .
James Laldlaw & Co, Agent ,
Postuhs, Oasooit.
For sale by Pease & Hays. The Halle. Oregon.
C. f. STEPHENS,
DEALER IN
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES.
134 Second Street, next door east of The Dalles
. National Bank.
r t
Having ust opened in business, and hat nil full
assortment of the latest goods in my line, I desire a
share of the pubic patronage.
aprt 0. F. STEPHENS
F011 RENT.
-rART OF THE MICHELBACH RESIDENCE,
with Myeral acres of land; also part of orchard.
fir terms apply to GEORGE WILLIAMS,
Administrator of the estate of John llichelbae
deceased- mch28
lMiecellaneons
THE OLD ESTABLISH I
COLUMBIA BREWERY
Second St., East End.
AUGUST BUOHIiER. PROP
Has been refitted throughout with the
LATEST IMPROVE!) MACHINERY
And is now manufacturing the
Best Keg and Jottled Bee
and Porter
In Eastern Oregon.
Mr. Buehler always aims tu idoDt die latest brew
inff apparatus and will furnish bis cnstoniers bee
equal toar.v n markei: wtf -
SALOOiN.
DAN BAKER, Propr.
" Krri-! on hind the nest
Wines, Lipors and Cigars.
FREE LUNCH EVERY EVENING.
Near the Old Mint, Second Street,
THE DALLES. : : OREGON.
P S. GUNNIXG.
J. D. HOCKMAN.
unning & Hockman
GENKRaL
Blacksmiths.
lath
new shop on Second street, first blacksmith
shop east of French & Co. 'a brick block.
Horee-Shoeing a Specialty.
All kinds of work In iron, whether of agricultuial
xnplements or vehicles, done in the most mechan-
cal style and satisfaction guaranteed. tan2wky
SKIBBE HOTEL
F. W. L. SKIBBE, Prop.
The Only . Brick Hotel
N THE CITY
BEST DOLLAR A DAT HOUSE In the North
west. This builcing has been refitted since the
fire of September 2d, and the rooms arfirst-class
in every particular. The table is supplied with the
best the market affords.
The oar in connection with the hotel is supplied
with the highest grade of Wines, Liquors and Im
ported and Domestic Cigars. . an39-w
R. E. Saltmarshe
AT THB
East EQU STOCK YARDS,
WILL FAY THE
HighestCash Price for
Hay and Grain.
DEALER IN LIVE STOCK.
A. A. BROWN
Keeps
A FULL ASSORTMENT
AND PROVISIONS,
SoBcial Prices to Cash Buyers.
170 SECOND STREET,
First door east of Cranilall & Bnrgett's Fur
niture Store.
Sample : Rooms,
58 1TOOJNT T
(Nearly opposite Umatilla House.)
CHARLIE FRA.JTK. PROP.
The Best Wines,
Liquors and Cigars.
OLUMBIA BKEWEhY BEEB ON DRAUGHT
L. P. OSTLUND
I will furnish drafts and estimates on sll buildin s
dwellinKS and stores.
Mr. Ostlund is a practical mechanic, and the plans
drafted by him will prove artistic, cheap and dura
ble A. McINTOSH,
-DEALER IN-
Meats, Butter and Eggs,
MORO and GRANT, OREGON.
WILL ALWAYS HAVE ON SALE i-t the sboy
towns the choicest Beef, Mutton and Pork
Al-o pay the
Etnra
hiirhest marsot price for Butter and
eiurio
Andrew Yelafde,
HOUSE MOVER.
The Dalles.
Address; Lock Box 181.
WOOL EXCHANGE
Contractor aad Builder
Banks.
The Dalles National Bank,
OF DALLES CITY, OR.
President,...
CasMer,
...Z. F. Mood)
.M. A. Moodj
General Banking Business Transacted.
Sight Exchanges sulci op
NKW YORK,
, SAN FRAN0JSCO,
PORTLAND, OR
coliuctioiiH marie on favorahle terms I) ac
ca tiMe piiot.
J. 8. SCHENCR,
President.
J. M
PATjEBEON
Caehier.
THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
(Successor tn
SCHENCK & BEALL. BANKERS,
TB.VNSACTS A REGULAR BANKING BUSINESS
BUY AND SELL EXCHANGE.
COLLECTIONS
PBOMPTLY
CAREFULLY MADE
ACCOUNTED FO
AND
DRAW ON NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND
PORTLAND. -
Dlreoto re
D P Thohpsoh, Ed M Williams.
1 8 8CBBNCK, Ozone A LlKBS,
H M BSALL.
f:
Miscellaneous
IF YOU WANT
GOVERNMENT, STATE
oa
Dalles Military
CALL ON-
TH0S. A. HUDSON,
(Sucsessor to Thornbury & Hudson),
83 Washington St., THE DALLES, OR.
T"0 "7 ATT TaT A "KT HP Information concern-
J.X 1UU in? all Government
Lands, or the laws relating thereto, you can e nsuit
him free of cbanre. He ha made a specialty of this
business, ar d has practiced before tbe United states
Land umce lor over ten years.
He la airent for the EASTERN OREGON LAND
COMPANY, end can sell you Grazing; or Unim
proved Agricultural Lands in any quantity ilesireu.
will send pampmetaescriDing tnese lanas upou ap
plication. He is sgent for tbe sale of lots in
Thompson's : Addition
10
This addition is laid off into one-acre lots, and is
destined to be tbe principal rea'dence part of the
city. Only twenty minutes' walk from the Court
House and ten minutes irom tbe Railroad !epot.
'o Settlers Located on Government Lands:
If yon want to borrow Honey on long- time, be can
accommodate you.
WRITES FiRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE.
If you cannot call, write, and your letters will be
promptly snswereu. .
THOMAS. A. HUDSON,
83 Washington Street. THE DALLES. OREGON
Northwest Cor. Second and Washington St.
'9
Successors to George Rucb.
The Cheapest 11 ace
THB DALLES FO
All Kinds of Groceries,
FLOUR, GRAIN, WILLOW WARE, ETC.
We respectfully solicit a sbare Of tbe public pat
ronage, and Htiall endeavor to sve entire satisfac
tion to our customers both old and new.
PAUL KREFT & CO,
DEALERS IN
And tbe Host Complete and Latest
Patterns and Designs In
W A L, Li PAPER
Practical Painters and Paper Hangers. None but
the best brands of tbe Sherwin-Williams Paint used
ia all our work, and none but the most skilled
workmen employed. All orders will, be promptly
attended t.
Bhop adjoining Columbia Packing Co.,
TFIIRO STREET
HE DALLES
W. T. WISEMAN.
W. L HARDERS.
WISEMAN & MAIMERS,
PRIETORS
i n i
;iai Mcnanse.
u
CTo. 95,
Oor. Second and Court Streets.
Old Mattioelv Whisky, nsed for medical
nurDoses. Cieara. Wine and Beer of the
best imported brands always for sale.
HENRI L KUCK,
-Mwii&tCtnror of and dealer in
Harness'and Saddlery,
Second St., near MoooVs Warehouse,
THE DALLES, - . ' OREGON
A. Work
la faction
Uaaranteed to tJlve Hat-
WANTED
SALESMEN
Local h Trarelinj
To represent our well kuown house. Ton need no
capital to represent a firm tbat warrants nurseiy
stock first-lass a d true to name. Work all the
year. $100 . ft month to tbe right man. Apply, stat
us; as;e. 1 L. MAT 4 CO.,
Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen,
aprl St Paul, Minn.
PI
EES
GROGEhY
n
Mien
TELEGRAPHIC.
first Tote Is Taken.
Washington, Oct 27 In the
Cullom offered a joint resolution,
senate,
trans
ferriog tbe naval exhibit of the govern
mcnt at tbe world's fir. known as tbe
model of tbe battle-ship Illinois, to tbe
state of Illinois, as an armory for the
naval militia of tbe Btale on tbe termina
tion of tbe fair
Tbe bill to aid the states ot California,
Oregon, Washington, Monttna, Idaho
Ntvadi, Wyoming, Colorado and Sontb
Dakota to support schools of miDiDJt,
allowing each 25 percent of the pro
ceeds ot tbe sale of mineral land within
the state, bat not to exceed f 12,000 per
vear, was, on morion ol uudois of laano.
considered
After speeches in advocacy of tbe
meacoro bj Teller, Dubois, Pettigrew
and others, on motion ot Wassburn,
Minnerota was included and tbe bill thus
amended passed.
Consideration of the repeal lull was
resumed and Stewart resumed bis argD-'
ment agamst it At 1 :30 p. .m he yielded
to his coHt-aeue, Jonea
At 3:30 Jones asked tbit he might con
clude tomorrow. Voorhces said he did
not wish to deny any one the right to
speak, and hoped tbe seuatorlrom Neva
da would cooclode tomorrow, bat as no
one was prepared to go on just at tnt
time, be won d ask tor a vote on the
pending ameod.ntDt in order that some
ot these might be gotten out of the way
iu tbe meantime. Pi-ffer asked that be
might occopy tbe floor lor a short time
in explanation
of bis amendment and
was recognized.
THE FIRST VOTE TAKEN.
Voting on amendments to the silver
bill began at 4 F M P fiVr's amendment
to restore the law ol 1837 for free coin
age alike of gold and silver lost by 28
ayes, 39 noes.
4:20 P. M Voorhees bill wa sub
stituted for the Wilson bill, ayes, 58 noes
9. Tbis is a pro forma vote, and not a
ust Only radical silvtr men voted
against .it.
Tbe vote on Voorhees snlistitu:e for
tbe Wilson bill sas with the onanimoas
consent tbat the Voorhees bill should be
snrject to amendment. TJoder these cir
cumstances neither is debate cut off nor
is the right to offer amendments car-
tailed.
4:35 P. M Perkins of California of
tred an amendment which p'ov rie for
the ciniu ot tbe American product,
charging 20 per cent seigniorage. aMow-
ing no gold coins of less than If 10 and
treasury certificate? ot le-s than $5. He
i- now speaking on the amendment
B;ase at Flrtsbo -g. ,
Pittsburg, Oct. 37 About non a
boiler exploded on tbe fif'.h floor ot the
large warehouse of tbe Chautauqua Lte
Ice Company on Pine street. A largd
lot of whisky was stored there. Four
men were on the floor at tbe time, and
tbe fire following tbe explosion cut off
their escape and forced them to jump to
thegronud. All were seriously injured.
Their names arc: T Heilinan, William
H Smith, John Griffin, William Park.
Tbe loss will be heavy, as tbe warehouse
is stored vri'h a large amount of valuable
goods and carries an insurance of f 1,
000,000 Tbe total loss ol the Pittgnurg
Stomge Company's building adjoining
is threatened. A row of frame dwellings
in tbe rear is on 'fire. . People ia tbe
neighborhood are moving their goods.
A man named Weisman was struck by
falling timbers and bis skull was frac
tured. At 2:30 tbe eastern and southern
walls fell with a crash, burying five tenement-houses.
Tbe occupants fortunately
had already deserted them Edward
Btoiss, who was also on tbe fifth floor
when the explosion occurred, was badly
hurt by jumping- John Rissica, a boy,
wos also hurt by failing timbers. At 3
p. x. tbe hre is believed to be under con
trol. Tbe loss is estimated at over $250,-
000.
At 3 P. M the wind is blowing south.
It is feared the flames will spread to
Pennsylvania avenue There is ac
ammonia tank in tbe building, and an
explosion .s feared, which may have fear--ful
results, as itArould greatly endanger
tbe firemen's lives. ' People in tbe streets
and neighboring houses are be;ng hus
tled out of barm's way by tbe police.
Aside from this no danger is. appre
hended. The Trouble of Labor.
Lafayette, Colo,, Ont, 27 The Citi
zens Coal and Coke vjooipaov s miners
went out iu tbe Htkla mine at Louis'
ville yesterday morning. Tbey ask tor
a pay-day every two weeks and that
prices be adjusted so tbey may be paid
bv tbe amount ol powder used Every
thing is quiet and no serious trouble is
expected. The miners of tbe United
Coal Company's mine at Erie, Caufield,
Louisville, Lafayette and ottvr near-.t j
places are ami out. They demand tbe
August pay roll be met in full. Tbey
have been paid in checks due Novem
ber 12. Tbis date falls on Sunday aad
miners demand tbeir money. There
about 1000 coa miners on a strike
he different camps. The Colorado
Midland road is making an effort to set'
tie tbe difficulty. A mass meeting oi
miners' was held tbis afternoon and cod
tinued this evening. Committees were
appoiuted to confer with all camps, and
tbe idea is to organize a federation in all
the mines of tbi section .
Jtobbery 1st Coltmnbia County.
St. Helens. Or,, Cct. 27-Snerifl
Massey today received a letter from G
A. Lane, at Dent postoffice, in tb'S
county, stating that bis house had been
burglarized on Thursday bv some un
known party and three $1000 green
backr, two $50 greenbacks and $91 in
gold and silver, besides some jewelry,
bad bern taken. Tbe sheriff is on tbe
lookout for tbe parties, and should tbey
attempt to passa money of this descript
ion in thirj place they will be im
mediately arrested.' It is the supposition
tbat tbe burglary was com mt ted by par.
ties residing near Mr. Lane, bat the
blame bas Dot yet been attached to any
one.
Vate of u Arctic Exp orer.
London, Oct. 27 The Pall Mall Gaz
ette publishes a scire s'ory to tbe effec
tbat a Norwegian, returning from north
ern Russia, brings news to the effect that
the Fram, Arctic Explorer Nunsen's ship,
wag sigbtei outside the Kara river, work
ing heavily and awkwardly in the ice. It
as the opinion tbat the Kram con id not
withstand tbe buffettngs and pinching of
the ice. It is said Nat S'-n's tejutiemmon'
was greatly Lhangeu, having tiecome
vacil a' log. restlest anil melancholi
Fears ate expr-ssed tuit he is !-. a- bid
he returned news fnm him wou tl have
been received here now.
Husaiaa Officers ait Touiob.
Toulon, Oct. 27 The Russia officers
arrived here tbis morning from Marseil
lea. Immediately on bis arrival, Admiral
Avelan went aboard the French flagship
Formidable, where a gushing reception
was given mat by President Carnot and
other state officials, who were aboard the
easel awaiting tbe launching of the war-
I ib:p Jauregneberry. As Admiral Avelan
went aboard tbe flagship each vessel in
the French fleet fired a salute of 21 guns.
Later in the morning President Carnot
retnroed Admiral Avelan's visit aboard
the Russian flagship Emperor Nieholat.
Tbe warship was launched at 2 o'clock
and was witnessed by a large number of
people, including many Kassian officers
. A lnon lisose la the Street.
New York, Oct. 27 Wallace, a lion
which eec-iped yesterday from bis cage
into a stable on West Eighteenth street.
was still at large this morning. Hi
slept quietly during tiie night, but re
sumed bis roaring and prowl ng brigh'
and early tbis morninir. Police are sta
tioned outside tbe stable to pro'ect pas
ers-by in cote the lion gets oat, bat tbev
arc getting tired of tbe job, and declare
that tbey will kilt the beast if be is not
caged before night.
The Social 1st Congress.
Cologne, Oct. 27 There was a stormy
session today of tbe socialist conerress
After an exchange of remarks more per
sonai man paruamentarv, the congress
r solved tbat tbe social Democratic party
snonia repeal its expression ot sympathy
with the tradts onion movemmt, and
impose npon all members tbe duty of un
tmngiy working for tbe recognition of
the Importance of trades onions, and to
do their utmost to strengthen these or
ganizations.
fraiae Prom France.
Paris Oct. 27 Le Tempt commentsng
upon President Cleveland's attitude upon
the silver qesution. svg by resisting to
the uttermost, Cleveland will render
great service to tbe business world, and
at tbe same time will help modify the
constitutional equilibrium of the United
States by transforming the members of
his cabinet into quasi parliamentary lead
ers. This is the most serious innovation
involved in tbe financial crisis.
Kebels lioalnc Ground..
New York, Oct. 28 The Herald's
Rio de Janeiro dispatch says President
Peixoto has issued the following state
ment: The rebel vessels are imprisoned
in the bay of Rio de Janeiro. Farther
more, there is ample proof that the bom
barding ot tbe ships from the govern
ment lorire-sts bas done serious damage
Two men-of war were rendered useless.
three inured and tbe armed cruisers
damaged so much that tbey were power
less. The government is daily taking
measures toward isolating various refrac
tory elements in B-ihia All attempts to
land forces up to this time have failed,
the rebels being repulsed wild great loss.
The general political situation is good.
There is no puhlie manifestation in favor
of the rebels. In the federal states the
garrisons are giving energetic assistance
to tbe .government, tbe sole exception
being Nailba, where ia situated tbe city
ol Desterro, in which the rebels organ
ized a government without moral or ma
tcrial e.emeuts, and composed of mem
bers of whom scarcely two dare set ft ot
on tbe continent.
this shows rebel oains.
Montevideo, Oct. 28- The revolution
ary provisional government has dec;ared
.Santa Catarina a free port. From Rio
Grande the report comes that tbe city of
oaata Ana will probably be in possession
of the revolutionists Id a few davs. - It is
asserted tbat Fort Santa Cruz is perfectly
neutral. Howtver, it is generally be
lieved the garrison - will declare for Ad
miral Hello Tbe report ia received tbat
Riaemielo has sailed from Toulon and
will join Mello on bis arrival.
The Usual Satlee Is Given.
Washington, Oct. 28 In tbe senate
today Voorbees gave notice that be would
ask lor a final vote on tbe repeal bill at 2
o'clock: Monday. Several repeal senators
are absent. Tbey are-expected lobe
here in time to have their votes recorded.
But should tbey not, tbere will be no
postponement. Several speeches are yet
to be made, but they will be short. Not
much time will be lost in voting on tbe
amendments. Tbey will be disposed ot
as rapidly as tbe roll can be called.
tins p Fight with the Moors.
Madrid, Oct , 28 Advices from Mel
ilia are to the effect that troops - under
General Oxtega engaged tbe Moors in a
sharp fight and succeeded in driving tbe
litter from tbe trenches. Tbe loss on
both side was very heavy, many Spanish
officers being killed, among them Gen
eral Margillo, commander of tbe garri
son. General Oxtega demanded rein
forcemeats and two regiments ar? now
being dispatched to Melilla. ,
Tbe Cabinet Has Not Brslamed.
Vienna, Oct. 28 An official common
icatiou has been forwarded to tbe press,
stating tbat ti.e cabinet has not yet re
signed, bat un important decision may
be arrived at within a few hours. The
emperor, who arrived today -'to' con
sult Yon Taale, will preside at the cab
inet council tomorrow.
Another Harder by a Crank
New York. Oct. '30 A crank bas just
shot Superintendent Frederick Mat
thews, of tbe new Postal telegraph build
iug His Dame is not known. Mat
thews is in a critical condition.
Far over Fif y Years
An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winalows Soothing Syrnp baa been '
nsed for over fifty years by million of
uiutncrs tor their children while teething
with perfect success. It soothes tie child,
so: tens the sums, allays all pain, cares
wiuii colic, and ia the best remedy for
iiarrhoea. Is pleasant to tbe taste. Sold
by all druggists in every j)art of "the world.
l ,i.tybve cents a bottle. Its value is
iix-alculable. Be sore and ask tor Mrs.
Wmslow's Soothing Syrup, and take nc
otii:r kiDd
It Is Kooliab,
To seod for the doctor every ' time you
don't feel just right. My doctor's bill
for years was over a hundred dollars a
year, which made a pretty big bole in
my waes. For tbe past two years, I
only spent tea dollars, with which ,1
bought a dozen bottles of Sulphur Bit
teto, and health bas been in any famtiy
hinue using tbem. Robert Johnson,
Machinist.
Ko.Otner.
As good. This ia the statement of Pro.
lessor Smith. Anii'ytical Chemist: I
bare nlZ -d ill of ibe popular blond
putifii is and mi di-iuea dow sold . Mny
o ll ml tnuud to he worlies-. some
d neiou- to u.-e. Sulphur B ' ai con
tiini nothing; poi&'iinuo. and I "ling it is
the best ti O' d our fiVr made.
Colin Pacific Farther Reduce Kates)
To Chicago $33 60 fit at class; St Louis
$31 first class; Omaha, Kscsas City, Sioux
City and St Joseph $30 first class. Rates
correspondingly reduced to all eastern
points. Consult Union Pacific agent before
purchasing, and yon will be convinced that
the old Overland ia the cheapest and quick
eat route to take.
ITEMS IN BP.IEF
From Saturday's Daily.
Mr. C. H. Stoughton, of Dufur, is in
town to-day.
Hon. Henry Blackman, of Heppner,
was in the city yesterday.
At A. Keller's Confectionery, freah oys
ters served to every style.
Mrs. J. H. Cradlebaugh, of Hood River,
was in the city yerterday.
Mr. H. T. Johnston, one of the leadinii
merchants of Dufur, is in the city.
Mrs. W. Strong, of Portland, U the truest
01 Mrs. IS. s. Huntington in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Bartmes. of Hood
River, arrived in the city yesterday on the
icegutalor.
Mr. Emile Schanno is attending the
state horticultural scieety, in session at
(Jorvalhs.
A roarriage license was granted by the
county clerk to-day to N. L. Peterson and
ueorgine Jensen.
Mr. A. W. Patterson, of the Hetmner
watue, Lassed through tbe oity this morn
ing eu route to Portland.
The Coram place at Hood River was sold
this afternoon to Mr. Ffauk Senfert for
3000; administrator's sale.
rt e received a call to-dav from Mr. E
C. Fitz Patrick, stock inspector, who is now
uiaauig a tour oi tne county.
Yesterday, while at nlav Fred Hillert. n
ooy aoout ia years ot age, fell, breaking
two bones of his left hand. Dr. Bollister
was called and attended to his iujuries.
rrof. Miller, the aeronaut, .made a verv
suucessiui oailoon ascension and parachute
jump mis aiternoon. tie reached an altt
tudeof about 3000 feet and descended as
gracefully as possible.
Ihe balloon ascension and parachute
jump attracted quite a number of people
irom tne country, f or this reason the
streets of The Dalles present d a very
uveiy Appearance tnis aiternoon
The crushed stone on Union street makes
an excellent road bed, and after the ma
chine grinds out a sufficient quantity it
woum oe an excellent idea to use them ud-
on toe tnorouqutares ot tne county.
Neither. John Dje nor Rmhari Roe aD
peared before the recorder thu morning to
answer for misfeasance or malteassc.ee, aud
bis honor sat in his chair of state and
calmly discussed other matters of a terres
trial nature.
Mr. W. J. Jeffjrs. an old' resident of The
Dalles, was adjudged insane this afternoon.
aud will be taken to the asylum to-morrow.
no is an old soldier, aged about OO years.
and tfrkjewill be a sad blow oa his family
a 3d many friends.
Mr. Alexander P. Moore, who died at
Englewood, near Cbica.o, last Saturday,
was an uncle of Mrs. F. U. Kowe, of this
citv. Mr. Moore was a Dioneer of Calif or
nia, and a man well and favorably known
throughout the state.
Mr. Geo. H. Bolbrook, formerly in bust
ness in this city, but at pre ent agent of sn
eastern wholesale drug house, is in the
city. Be has just returned from Crook
county, where be spent several days visit
ing his lather-in law, M r. Lis er.
The McLsllan Brothers, of Antelope, are
in the city, ihey came from Scot 1 in d a
few years ago, and engaged in the sheep
business, nucees has followed iheir en
deavors in this line, and they are now con
sidered the th-ep kings of E is tern Oregon.
State Printer F. C. Baker has a force of
printers at work in his office getting up the
matter and printiug the twenty-third Ore
gon supreme court reports. This publica
tion will oonUiu 600 pages of texts besides
tbe index aud titles. R G. Morrow, the
supreme court reporter, is soperiuteudiog
the preparation of the cjpy.
A man who haa just arrived fr:n the
Gray'a Harbor cooutry gives a very deplor
able account of Uray Harbor tj:ty. He
states that there are upwards of 100 build
ings there, but tbev are all deserted. A
few fishermen dwell near the Shores ia their
own rude shanties. Some of thu deserted
buildiugs are handsome atruolures.one l.uii
ness block having cost upwards of $20,000
Salem Journal: The state board met tbis
morning in consultation and decided to pro
ceed at once to build the south wing of th j
relorm school. I bis la tbe smaller section
of tha new. work, and it is hoped it can be
completed beto e tbe permanent rains A
large force if bricklayers will be put on at
once ana contractor Haze II will push the
work as rapidly as possible.
We find the following communication in
the Albany Democrat: "To . How
many timet has the case been brought up,
it is not decided yet, and I recommend you
to stop proceedings at once, you will get no
benefit from it at last and if I did wrong I
feel sorry. Will yon forgive me, and I beg
your pardon. God bless yon. .If we do
not meet again on earth may we meet in
heaven, your friend. "X."
Uorvallis Times: Will Couch, of Albany,
who owns and operates a wood saw about
town, met with a painful accident late
Tuesday afternoon. He waa in the act of
feeding a number of small oak sticks to tbe
saw, wheu the back ct bis right hand came
id contact with the aaw, which ripped its
way nearly through four ot his hogers, near
the knacKlea. Two of the mutilated fingers
were amputated by Drs. Farra and Wilson.
A Sacramento man haa solved tbe wheat
and other farm product questions. He
would have the government carry it at a
uniform rate, as mail matter ia now carried.
Thus the farmer in Oregon could ship to
new xorK tor tne same price tbat tbe
farmer in Ne York paid. It would be a
fine thing for railroads, however, 'a it
wonld increase their business immensely.
A bushel of wheat would be ortli just the
same price in any part of the United states.
The Vancouver Register says that the
drying plants of Clark county prune grow
ers are being operated at the fullest capa
city, with prospects of not being able to
care for the immense crop of the season,
which breaks all previous records. It ia es
timated tbat the product of Clark county
this season will reach 600,000 pounds, or an
aggregate of twenty carloads, which about
equals the consumption in Tacoma and
Seattle. : The value of ' the crop will be
$50,000.
Tbe shipment of fruit from Medford.
Oregon, between September 1 and Septem
ber 'M, ot this year, amount to 585,440
pounds, or a little more than twenty-nine
canoaaa. ui tnia amount seventeen car
loads were pears from the orchards of J. H.
Stewart and Weeks & Orr. The pears have
given tne nest ot satuaction and among tbe
orders received was one from Tannesse,
tating tnat they bad received some of Mr.
Stewart's pears and wanted more of the
same kind.
from Monday "a Dsilv.
Mr. H. C. Rooper, of Bakeoven, ia in the
city.
Dr. J. Sutherland, of Spokane, is regis
tered at the Umatilla Houae.
Mr. B. S. Huntington was a passenger on
tbe boat to-day tor Cascade Locks.
Our shade trees are being denuded of
their leaves, and the sidewalks are covered
with these.
Mr.. W. J. Jeffers, who waa adjudged in
sane Saturday, waa taken to Salem to-day
by Sheriff Ward.
Miss Marie Helm, of Nansene, returned
yesterday from a visit to t iends and rela
tives, near Goldeadale, Wash.
The penitentiary and insane asylum ate
crowded in Salem, and the necessity of two
branch institutions is apparent.
Mr. F. E. Summers, of Portland, arrived
on the train lat nigbt. He wilt occupy a
po ition in the Umatilla House here-ltir.
A large number of Masons, res daots if
Cascade Li'ks, paid a fraternal visit to the
lodk,e t Hood River Saturday nigbt.
Miss Giissin Ore v, who has been vt-itirg
at tha reMdxu e of Mrs. Koch in Ih s citv,
left fur her home at Salem Saturday.
Miss Clara Moore, who has led the moiio
in the Christian church in this city. lert tn
the tram to-day for her home in the east.
There were shipped on tbe boat this morn
ing 1970 she p to Troutdale. They were in
excellent condition, and will make tine mat
ton.
Tbe "expert" O. B. H. Simmons, who re
cently examined tbe books of Sheriff JTo-
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
ID,
rah
a a n
ABSOLUTELY PURE
land, of Line county, and whose report
caused an action to be commenced against
Mr. Nolacd for something over $11,000, has
skipped ont for Chiua attar having sold a
forged note for $157 in Portland.
Mr. K. Fkyd, who bas been visiting his
parents in this city tor the past mouth, re
turned to Seattle on the Sunday mormog
train.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Chambers, of Albina,
came to tbe city last night on the train, and
are visiting old scenes around The Dalles
to-day.
Mrs. G. C. Blakeley and Miss Rose
Michell returned Suoday night from Port
land, where they had been attending the
expo: ition.
Miss Katherine Martin, who is teaching
a term ot school at Rufus, Sherman county.
was a passenger on the tram from Portland
last night.
Sheriff Brioth, of Crook county, wcut be
low this morning with Chailes Crane, who
wes sentenced to the penitentiary for two
years for larceny from a sheep camp.
Among the solid men from Klickitat
county who is in town to-day is Mr. ti
O'Brien, cne of tbe moat popular sheep
kings in that portion of our neighboring
state.
Rev. Mr. McGuffey, pastor in chtrge of
the Christian church in this city, left on the
passeDger train Ust niuht for his home in
Kentucky. He will return in a few diys
with his wife and family.
The following deed was fi'ed with thu
county clerk Oct. 27: Clara T Jeffers and
W J Jeffers to Ehzt M Jeffers; lot E,
block 28, Fort Dalles military reservation;
$1 and love and affection.
The board of equalization, consisting of
Jndge Blakeley, County Clerk Cioisen and
Assessor Koontz, adjourned s iturdav, after
being in session several days. There were
few changes made in the valuation of prop
erty.
There is a constant line ot wheat wagons
crossing the ferry from Washington diilv
to ihe mill aud warehouses in the city. 1'
tbe grain tiad not been injured by the late
rain the yield of Klickitat county would
have been phenomenal.
Geese-hnntins tlaiuis the attention O our
local minrods, and the birds are. t .-ported,
very plentiful on the banks of the river,
east of the city. Some ot oor citiz.-n?, who
enjoy this sport, spent yesterday hunting
tbis species of game with good suoeeja.
Hon. Henry Blackman and Mr. A. W.
Patterson, of Heppner, were pas -angers on
the east bound train last nieht. They
topped in the city, and took a freight
train to Arlington to-day, where, they will
take tbe passenger this afternoon to their
home.
Ochoco Review: The Antelope baseball
players have accepted the invitation to cross
bats with the Prinevilles, and will be here
on tne lUtb ot .November. Soma clote
playing is expected, as both clubs have evi
dently improved considerably since they
met here last July.
Mr. Emile Schanno returned Saturday
night from attending the meeting of ihe
horticultural society in Coryallis. He says
the interest in orchard products in this
state is increasing, and Oregon will soon
take the leading position in the northwest
in tbe exportation of frnit. .
A man fell in a faintiog fit at the Regu
lator whsrf this morning. His companion
managed eventually to resuscitate him. and
he made bis way to tbe hotel. We did unt
learn his name, but understand that during
the night while wat.hing some sheep he
suff. red from three of these fits.
When people talk about there being a
better state than Oregon, every potato
slyly winks its eye, every cabbage shakes
its head, every beet gets red in tbe taoe,
every oninn feels stronger, every oat held is
shocked, rye strokes it besrd, corn sticks
op its ears aud every foot ot laud Kicks.
The horses even denounce the statement
with a neigh and printers grab their shoot-
sticks.
Here is a good newspaper dun, from an
exchange; "All persona knowing them
selves indebted to this office are requested
to call and settle. All persons mdebted to
this office and not knowing it are requested
to call and find it out. All those knowing
themselves indebted and not wishing to oall
are rc quested to stay in one piace lung
enough for ua to catch them. All those not
indebted are requested to call aud become
indebted."
Salem Statesman: Bib Hoffman, who
was tor some time tnougnc ro nave oeen
Wm. Fredericks, the murderer of Brake-
man Brace on the Southern Pacific last
June, was yesterday released from tbe
county jail, having completed the service ot
the term of twenty-five days for which he
had been committed for the crime of lar
ceny. HotTman, it seems, bears ntt'e or no
resemblance to tbe murderer cf Bruce,
The injury done by the recent rains has
been very extensive, and many farmers
have lost nearly their entire crop. In one
instance we learn tbat a splendid field of
grain was cut and piled, ready for thresh
ing, and oetore tne separation ccoia Degio
work, the kernels bad I terauy taaen root
in the ground. Tnreshing seemed impossi
ble, for the stack waa simply a mass of ten
drils. In another, a farmer had threshed
and sacked his wheat, and by reason of tha
excessive moisture it had aproated, and he
was glad to receive ten cents a bushel tor
tbat wbicb wonld otherwise . have brought
him 40 to 45 cents.
Last Saturday evening the guessing con
test at the store of Pease ot Mays was de
cided. On the number of beans in the jar.
Mrs. W. H. Wilson named 8995, and there
were 8972. She was the closest guessor,
nd waa awarded -the watch. About the
seeds in the purakin Mr. Otto Kueh er, ot
Bakeoven, guessed 575 seeds and Mr.
Wm. H. a ley, of Grant, named tbe same
figures. Tbis was tbe exact number of
seeds, prov, d upon examination. Tbe tie
between these two gentlemen baa not been
decided yet; but both should have been re
warded for being so thoroughly xankeened.
although foreigners by birth.
Just before adjourning court on Friday
evening of last week, says tbe Ochoco Re
view, Judge jsraosnaw sentenced insi
Crane, convioted of larceny, to two years in
the penitentiary, and to-day SDenn ittotn
will start with him to Salem to turn him
over to the state authorities. Crane is a
young man, probably not more than 24
years of age, and has a wife and one child.
For tbem aad his relatives, who are honest,
industrious people, we have tbe aiooerest
sympathy, and trust that his punishment
will be a lesson by wnicn ne may pront, ana
that he may emerge from the penitentiary a
better and bones ter man.
Work on the canal and locks at the Cas
cades is progressing very satisfactorily, and
the contractors nave over 400 men em
ployed. Large quantities of stone are be
ing quarried, and these are being cat into
proper shape for tbe walls as rapidly as pos
CTOPPEH HIYETEsO
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ADDRESS: 8AN rRANCISCO, CAL
sible. Every one is fitted to its position,
and these are properly numbered so tbat
when masons begin work there will be no
difficulty iu placing rock in the wall.
There is not much doubt entertainod that
the canal will admit of the passag i of boats
by the time mentioned in the contract, if
not before. Dunng the present favorable
season, before the winter rains begin to fall,
the Day brothers will work every available
mm.
From Tuesday's Dally.
Mr. H. E. Moore, of Nansene, is iu the
city.
Mr. L. Rondean, of Kingsley, is in town
to-day.
Mr. J. M. Cummins, editor of the Cen
terville Leader, is in town to-day.
A carload of catile left the stockyards
of IL E. Saltmarshe & Co. last evening
for tbe Sound.
Mr. Chas. Butler, Ibe caltle-buyer of
Port Townsend, Wash., is registered at
the Umatilla House.
Mr. E - Coke Hill left last night for
Wateryille, Wash. He goes to attend to
some legal business.
Freighting to the interior continues
quite hveiy, and loads leave for towns io
Crook and Grant counties almost everv
day.
Mrs. May Plummer. of Missoula.
Mont., arrived in the citv yesterday and
will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Rowland, for some weeks.
Mr. S. J. Rurling returned from Crook
county with his phonograph last Satur
day, and left Sunday for the Sound coun
try, where he will give exhibitions.
John Kotter, a subject of the emperor
of Germany, came before tbe counly clerk
this morning and declared under oath his
intention of becoming au American cit
izen. The war against the gunbl'-rs who infest
Colfax was fairly op-uid Monday wheu
County A torney Pickerel ti ed complaints
against Divid Back, John Doherty aud J
J VVilliHtrii, who on p-e imiairy examina
tion, coalesced tnemseiv s to be gau. biers,
cordu .tiug taro aud o'hrr g imoo of chance I
in the Tycoon saloon.
W'eiaer Signal: Jtrry Sim oil's couslitn-
tentt telegraphed hitn tu staud for fr
coinage at a ratio of 16 to 1 till b I froze
over, and they wr-u'd send bun a pair of
skates so I e could go home ou ic. The col
ored preacher, of whom we have been told
so many t roes in tbe papeitas having dis
covered the location of beli can low step
oacit into tne snsaow.
An examination into the qaaltfi.' ttirtus of
Captain Chnawao and Lieut. MjAvoy, the
newly electa 1 officers uf G Co , was held at
the headquarters in this city last evening,
by a board consisting of Col. Thompson,
Lieut. Patterson and Sergeant Rd lle.. Tne
result has not been ascertained yet; but it ia
supposed it will be favorable aud their coin
missions will be made out.
"Widder Jenkins," said au O'egon
larmer, as ne nosuea tuto ner nouse one
morniug, ! am a man of business. lam
wortb $ 10,000, aad X want you for my
wile, l give you three minutes in which
to answer." "I don't want ten seconds
old man," she replied, as she shoos: out
tbe dish cloth. "I'm a woman of busi
ness, worth $16,000, and I wouldn't marry
you if you were the last man on earth."
More money is bemg brought Into this
country Irom the sale of Iruit ibis tall
than ever before. Tbe sales will increase
from year to year as tbe young orchards
increase ' in tbeir bearing. Those who
have tried fruit raising in tbo right man
ner find it pays well and the acreage of
fruit tbiougbout Eastern Oregon is being
largely increased. That Is what Is wanted
in this country. It pays much better than
raising wheat.
Unless you write or have printed upon
your envelopes the number of days you
wish them held, the postmaster will here
after by a new ruling hold tbem thirty
days Instead of ten. As soou as tbe con
tract for envelope printing runs out, you
can only have envelopes printed at home,
as the government will stop printing ad
dresses thereon. Someone will now swear
that the printers have been at work on
this scheme, but it will be s mistake.
A youthful wit in this city, who has not
studied Dean Hwift, Mark Twain .or Bill
Nye, perpetrates the following, which be
asserts is original: A party went hunt
ing up the riyer yesterday in a boat, and
It iipped over and the hunters were
ducked. On returning they were asked
what game they secured, to which tbey
answered that each got a "duck" apiece.
There ia as copyright on this, aad no fine
will be imposed if persons reading it
do not laugh.
John Reagan, who lives about five
miles from Dufur, is in town to-day.
From him we learn that about three
weeks ago some one entered his house
during his abseuce, and stole theretrom
new suit ot clothes, an overcoat, four new
white shirts, a gold ring, and $'25 in
money. Tbe trunk was open, the clothes
taken therefrom and it was relocked.
Mr. Rcagad has no idea who tbe thief
was; bnt is willing to give $25 for his ap
prehension. East Oregonian: J. J. Ballery returned
Saturday night from Union where be bad
business with the circuit court. The
docket is a full one, demanding about ten
days yet to dispose of all the cases which
will be tried. On Saturday the grand
jury was considering the charges against
La Grande people of participating in the
Chinese riot Saturday night some thirty
or forty were brought before tbe grand
jury and a vigorous attempt will be made
to procure indictments against tbem.
Johnny Urismar, a resident of . th s val
ley, who was indicted jointly wi.h Wm.
Moore and Rilph Reiter for robbing the
store of Jaa. Allen, of Fox valley, had his
trial tbe latter part of last week, the same
being finished Monday afternoon. The
case was giyen to tbe jury a short time
before noon, wbo after being out but a lit
tle while returned a verdict of not guilty.
Thus far Moore and Reiter are the only
ones convicted of the crime, and there is
little doubt what they are guilty as
charged, and will have to bear tbe penalty
prescribed therefor. Long Creek Eagle.
Heppner Gazette: G. W. Thorrpson, who
has been caring for Aleo Thompson's sheep
over in the Susanville country during the
past season, returned to Heppner last
week. Wash reports more than a foot of
snow' op in the mountains, and says the
early fall of snow this season took tbe boys
by surprise, many being compelled to move
tbeir sheep for quite a distance over a light
fall of snow. Howard, of Butter creek,
wbo was caught way back in the mountains
by the late heavy tall, wbicb was in many
places much over a foot in depth, was com
pelled to break tbe snow with a log which
BOTTOM rAN'
be dragged along tbe trail with his team,
in order to gat bis sheep out. Ha was com
pelled to keep this up for five days before
getting through the mountains.
Corvnllls Timet: Tha recent transfer ot
27,000 acres of laud in Beaton and Lin
coln counties to a number of English
capitalists by Col. Hogg was not made to
procure funds with which to buy the Ore
gon Pacific. The land is one-half of a
tract that was purchased by Hogg aad
the Englishmen ia 1878, and this same
half which belonged to the latter was
sold by the sheriff ia 1883 for taxes, and
Hogg was the purchaser. A short time
ago the Englishmen redeemed the land,
and the transfer tbat has gulled the news
papers and perhaps a portion of the pub
lic, was tbe result of the redemption.
Valley Record: A brace of detectives
have been scouring about Ashland during
the past week, being particularly thiuk
Saturday. Tbey are Piukerton men from
the Portland agtnoy, and one report was
tbat tbey were out her expeoting a hold
up of the express train either ia the Sisaiy.
ous or the Cow Creek csnyoo. They fol
lowed tbe Record reporter about an un
usual portion of the time. Whether by so-
cioeot or design we know not. But who
ever it is that looks like ns tbey had better
look a little oat oa general principles, be
cause these detective agencies would just as
soon swear a man's soul to hell as take a
big bribe.
Prineville Jvetos: Attorney J. F. Moore
was arrested on Tuesday evening by Dep
uty United Slates Marshal Geo. Umphrcy.
We have been unable to learn the real
nature of the Indictment found agaiust
Mr. Moore by the United States grand
ury; but rumor has H that he has
charged more than his lawful fees as act
ing attorney for pensioners, and that be
has unlawfully retained moneys In his
hands tbat should have been paid over to
his clients, el-i. The arrest which fol
lowed the indictment was a very great
surprise to us, as it certainly was to many
others of his friends, it, indeed, it was
not also to himself.
The editor of tha W W. Staltsm in u
considerably concerned regarding till
meaning oi tio term "High Five" as ap
plied to social entertainment. After devot
ing considerable amount of time and mental
effort to a solu io i of the questun, he siy-:
Tbe ot-ly conclusion whi :h we a uhl reach,
huwever, (if er a hint from till hotse ed.
tor)was that a "High Five" was the first of a
series, tha oextentert-tiument to be a "Low
Ducp," the third a "Jack Pot," and tha
fourth a "Oimo Pedro." It req-iires no
little time and considerable expense to ac
quire an on ertand ng of modru so lal
term, but we've d ue it and 'he result is
"High L w J nk ai.d- n j m "
Tbo editor of an interior exchange, who ;
lives thi ty miles from forest trees, breads
forth into the following: "lake a walk
into the woods these Indian summer days,
ace the glowing maple, tbe brilliant coral
clu-ters on the wild rose bushej, the
snowy lustre of tbo wuxberries, the deep
blue black ot the haws bv tbo bro ikside;
listen to the rich musical murmur of the
water as it dashes in minor keys. In the
bright sunshine of spring it ripplod and
tinkled-like silver cymbals over the
stones. Now it is low and sweet, like i
lullaby song from the throat ot a mature
woman crooning qyer a beloved child. '
Indeed there are beautiful things in an
Oregon forest in au'.uuin."
The East End preseuls a very business
like appearance these days, and Second'
street, for blocks, is crowded with wag
ons. Notwithstanding the vast amount
of grain destroyed by tbe late raiu there
was a large quantity harvested, and al
most every hour in the day witnesses tbe
atrivaU of wagons loaded with, tbe prod
uct. This seeks a market at the ware
houses or mill, and for this reason tbere
is considerable activity apparent la this
portion of The Dalles. When the city
develops her natural facilities and attain
tbat growth to which she is entitled tbe
Kast Eud will be a bee-bive of industries,
and the music of the revolving wheels of
raunufacturles will be constantly heard.
( Purchasing Oattle,
Baker Democrat: A. P. Weller ami J.
Q. Shirley arrirnd in the city Tuesday
morning from Harney county, where they
have been for several weeks past puroiiating
cattle. Their second drive, consisting of'
460 bead of three and four year-old steers,
reached Stewart's ranch, four miles south
of this city, Tuesday oigot, and were driven
to Haioes Wednesday, near which place
tbey will be fed for several weeks and
placed in condition for the market. Tbe
gentlemen state that Harney coanty has
been relieved of netrly all of marketable
oattle and that boyera will now bj com
pelled to look elsewhere for a new held.
Prices hare bad an upward tendenoy in the
past month, and $25 for three-year-olds and .
$28 for four-veer olds were paid by these
buyers for 900.
The Largest Apple. .
The northwest still leada in apples, and
the largest one received at Chicago cornea
from this vicinity, aa the following letter
from Dr. Lewis will verify:
Chicago, 111., Oct 23d, 1893.
Emile Schanno, The Dalles, Ore,
Diab Sir. The box containing the large
apple grown by P. J, Jensen came in by ex
press and is now on exhibition. The apple
outranks all competitors, weighing 33
ounces and 1 dra bm, and measuring 16
inches in circumference. I wish to congrat
ulate Mr. Jensen on his triumph in this
contest. I am yours truly,
JatGot Leww, Gen. Supt. Ore.
( Presbytery of Portland.
A special session of the Presbytery of
Portland has been in session considering
the case of Rev. R. B. Dilworth of Astoria. -
Charges were made against him of hugging
aud kissing some of the ladies of his con
gregation and his resignation was de
manded. He .finally asked permission to
resign, and when this was granted him he
changed his mind and desired to withdraw
it, but was not allowed to do so. He said
he had done nothing but what he wonld do
again and demanded further investigation.
Bis connection with the church has been
severed and the presbytery has appointed a
committee to make further investigation.
Egypti" Wheat.
Corvalhs Times: R. C, Kiger hw re
cently learned tbe name of a certain kind
of wheat which had a prodigious growth oa
his place this season, mealioo of which was
made in these columns. It is Egyptian
wbeat and the original seed came from
Florida. Tbe yield of the little patch
grown by Mr. Kiger this season is estimated
at 65 bushels per acre. He aowed thirty
acres of it during the first rains little more
than a month ag , and its growth has been
so marvellous that it is now ready to be
sheaved. Mr. Kiger refused $5 for a single
bushel of this wheat.
Prune Drying.
CorvallU Hews: Hugh Finley was in
our city to-day and Informs us he baa fin
ished drying his prune crop. He had very
bad luck at first with his dryer and orly
succeeded in saving about one half of his
fruit He haa a little oyer 10,000 pounds
of marketable prunes tor sale, wnen ne
might easily have had 50,000 pounds bad
the dryer worked welU ine iron was
grown on 17 acres of six-year-old trees and
Mr. f inley maaea m raimu'
.k., h atatea his profits would have netted
bim $4000 had he met with no bad luck.
-Oat r Might.
The traveling publio are now fully alive
to the fact that the Chicagt, Union Pacific
Jt Northwestern Line offers tbe very beat
accommodations to the publio from and to
Chicago, Omaha and intermediate points,
not only during the world'a fair, bat all the
year around.