SATURDAY. ........... JUNE 8, 1895 SOME IMPOST FIGURES. The New York Times publishes a table of figures designed to show that the imports have fallen off, rather than increased, since the Wilson tariff went into effect, assuming that to es tablish that fact is to refute the argu ment for protection, says the Inter Ooeam ... Far- from it. As that paper has often urged, it is a prosper ous, not an Impoverished, people who can afford foreign luxuries. But the facts given, assuming them to be cor rect as far as they go, are too meager to be, .satisfactory. - The periods for comparison are for. the-nine months ending March 31, 1893, and a like period ending March 31, 1895. In the first place the latter period was a mixed one, partly under the McKinley tariff and partly, under the Wilson tariff. Such a mixed period cannot be sited as proof really of anything. The other period, too, takes in the early and worst part of the panic - of 1893. Besides, it was a period for.. the most part covered by the certain prospect of a new tariff. The trade of the country was not normal in either period. But waiving this point, we find the table too narrow in its range to be sat isfactory. It relates to only twenty articles of import, when a complete table would embrace hundreds of arti cles. There is some falling off in every one of these! The table begins with woolen goods and ends with wines. The heaviest percentage of falling off in the entire list is found under the' head of precious stones. From$ll,503,655 the importation in that line fell to $5,225,147 more than one-half. Precious stones being purely and wholly luxurious, the decline shows the change in the times. The amount of decline in silks was greater than in jewels, but the percentage was much smaller. ;The ladies of. the household may dispense altogether with new jewelry but; dresses they must have, and silk is often less ex' pensive than some other kinds of dress , goods. Another large falling off is in fruits and nuts.. This is partly due to the excellence, abundance, and variety of our home products, but also partly due to- more rigid economy, for both are table luxuries, not necessaries of life. But in the present state of the treas ury the great question is how to re vise the tariff so as to bring in more revenue. The attempt of the Times- Herald to promote free-tradeism by in sisting that there must be .no change in duties on imports until after the next president comes into power does not meet with favor. So far as heard from the Republican congressmen while opposed to treneral revision, fa vor A tariff for revenue with incidental protection, and - that ought to be ac cepted as a foregone conclusion, pro- rided only there should really be a de Scit. The importations for the fall . trade have not begunto come in yet. and may be heavier than anticipated. ; TAXATION jOF LUXURIES. The coming Congress, says the San Francisco Chronicle, whether it shall - 'be convened . in . extra - session or not meet until the regular . session in , De cember, will be called upon to deal at once with a serious matter, that of .-. providing revenue sufficient for the ., needs of the government.. The income w. tax is overboard, and the,, expedient of ' issuing more bonds, while it may suit V Wall street and President Cleveland, does not and -cannot commend . itself , to the common sense of American people. . r 'mere must be -devised, tnen, a .' scheme of tariff revenue reform on the true sense of the term, not a general, sweeping and ill advised reduction of import duties founded on charlatanism . and supported by the. arguments of - demagogues, which is the Democratic . idea of tariff reform, but a careful, . studied and scientific readjustment of the duties on imports, so as to produce more revenue, and at the same time distribute the burden aa equally as possible. The much-lauded . Wilson bill not only substituted ad valorem for specific duties, which was a great blunder, but strained itself to reduce the duties on things which are, in reality, objects of luxury. Foreign textile fabrics, such as silks, fine manufactured woolens and similar articles, were put on a lower scale, though the. purchasers of such articles were presumably able- to pay any rate of duty that might be de manded. Such tariff legislation makes a nation ridiculous. If men must have their clothes made, by .Poole in Lon don, and women buy their gowns of some celebrated modiste in.. Paris, let them pay for the luxury, not only to the tailor and modiste but to the gov ernment. This argument, it will be observed, ioes not touch the. subject of protec tion unless incidentally. The' follies .and blunders of the Democratic party, its utter ignorance of finance, and its . greed for political supremacy at all hazards have put this country into a position where it must - consider seri ously the subject of tariff for revenue. The Democrats have made a muddle of it,' as usual, and the Republicans must extricate the , nation . from the quagmire into which Democratic mis rule has plunged it. The tariff must be reformed that is, ' constructed anew and luxuries muBt be made to pay at least a fair share of the penses of the government. . ITETIS IN BRIEF. ex- From Saturday Daily. The river fell during the last twenty four hours. Mr. C. P. Balch and Mr. T. H. John ston, of -Dufur, are in the city today. Mr. J. C. -Crandall paid a visit to Hood River this morning on the boat. Mr Horatio Fargher, one of the sheep kiners of Wasco county, is in town today. ' Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Macallister were - passengers, on the Regulator this morn ing to the. Cascades. . b Hon. Henry. Blackman, collector of customs, came down on tne tram corn Grant this morning; and left this after- noon-for Portland. ' '' The latest acquisition to the profes- -. -1 Mnira .nf Thn Dull Aa in FT. H. - nnl.i tha well-known veterinarv mir- geon. He is registered at the European ; House. ' ' . " Marshal Blakeny brought to the county jail this afternoon Carl Nickel sen, who had. served a "term in the re form school, and who, by reason of had behavior, will very likely be sent there again. Chas. Newell, editor of the Harney Items, and J. E- Roberts, tormerly an editor of Harney County Record, were each tried on a charge of criminal libel at the late term of circuit court at Burns. Mr. Newell 's Jury recom mended him to the mercy of the court, and he was fined $100. Roberts plead guilty and was fined 250, beside the penalty of a $150 talk from - Judge Clifford. Canyon City News: A load of China men was shipped from Walla Walla to the north fork of the John Day to work in the mines. But upon their arrival there the miners of that section in formed John that they did not need his assistance and loaded them up and sent them back. Prince Joseph, of Battenberg, is having a fine time in America. He came over to see the country and to study American institutions, and he is frank in his expressions of admiration. When asked what he saw in America which commended itself most to his approval he responded with great alac rity, "your lager beer." O. L. Darling, of Salem, set free 15 carrier pigeons Sunday belonging to Fred S. Meeker, of Puvallup. Wash, The pigeons started at 9:15 A. M., and Mr.' Meeker informs Mr. Darling that the first one seen in Puyallup was at 12:40 p. M. haviner made the flicrht in three hours and 28 minutes. At 2:10 the same day all but one had arrived. - "Why," shouted the impassioned populist orator, "why is it that the wife of the American farmer lacks the happy, contented look to be found on the face of the bareheaded peasant woman of- Europe?" "Because," said the man near the door, "because the bareheaded peasant does not have to worry all the time about her hat being on straight." From Monday's Daily. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Sargent started today for the east. Mrs. Neil Boyer has gone to Port land for medical attendance. Frank Steinmiller, of Mosier, and Isabella Watt have been granted a marriage license. Mr. Geo. W. Herbine, the pharma cist, has returned from Pendleton. George Hardy, formerly of The Dalles, came up on the conductors' special today. - - T. J. Boothby and son of Monr mouth, Polk county, formerly of The Dalles, have just returned from Walla Walla. Dan Baker is having built a neat 6 room cottage in Kramer's addition, near Mr. Frank Laughlin's home. Its coat will be, approximately, $1000. Charles Fritz returned last night from Portland, where he went last week to attend the marriage ceremony that united his sister Ida Jiith John C. Fleschhutz. JRobert Smith, of : Grass : Valley, passed through The Dalles today with a large band of sheep, en route to Sis ters, Crook county, where he will range his stock. Frank Hill has been appointed a deputy by Sheriff Driver, and. is busy serving legal papers this week. Mr. Hilt's appointment is one that gives much satisfaction. Mrs. Fritz Furter has returned from Woodland, Ore., where she was sum moned on account of the serious ill ness -of her mother. Mr. Furter met her at Portland and accompanied her home. Prof. Lewis Barzee, brother of F. S. Bar-zee of The Dalles, has been elected president of the Drain, Or., normal school. Mr. Barzee is but thirty years of age. He will preside over 500 pupils and 12 teachers. Mrs. J. H. Cross called at the county jail yesterday afternoon and conducted a religious service of song and prayer for the benefit of the few prisoners therein confined. Her brief visit was highly appreciated. John Fletcher, for several years en gaged in- the sheep bussiness in the Ridgeway country, having sold his ranches to George Young, has departed for . Australia, . accompanied by his nephew, William Hardstaff. A few weeks ago the blacksmiths of the city made an endeavor to raise the horse shoeing rate to $2. But they failed, whereat the : jocund teamsters are exceedingly glad. .. The rate now is $1.50 per horse (common), and without doubt will remain at that figure.' Professor Gavin, superintendent of The Dalles public schools, will depart on Wednesday lor Kane. Illinois. where he will visit relatives. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Gavin, and be absent about two months. The schools will be reopened on Monday, Septem ber Zd. On Sunday. June 16th, Archbishop Gross will dedicate the new Korean Catholic church at Cascade Locks. The right reverend gentleman will be assisted by Rev. A. Bronsgeest, of The Dalles.:. It is expected that the arch bishop will also oonfer the rite of con- nrmation on that date. Four coach loads of the Pacific Coast members of the Order of Railway Con ductors paid rne Danes a nying visit this afternoon. . The train was in charge of Conductor Miller. The ex cursionists are en route home from the east. Many of them were accompanied dj leminme relatives. To meet the splendid river service of the D. P. & A. N. Conmanv. the O. R. & N. Company has made these rates to Portland: ' Round-trip, good for ten days, $3.50: on Saturdays, good for forty-eight hours, $3. The round-trip rate of the former company is $3, and passenger traffic is on the increase. The summary court of martial law recently convened by order of Col. Geo. Thompson of the third regiment, O. N. G., has tried several non-coma. and enlisted men, but the findings ot the tribunal have not yet been made public. It is not thought that sentence oi aeatn will be passed upon any of the delinquents, but they are shakinar. just tne same. The case of Bertie Stewart, keeper of a- brothel, accused of having sold liquor without a license, is occupying judge craasnaws attention tnis alter- noon. Up to 3 o'clock the folio wine- jurors nad been accepted: j. a. uuiii ford, E. R Russell, D. A. Turner, Wi H. Sharp, Geo. Reno, J. W. Atwell, W. U. Davis, v. Jfitman and W. K. Sylvester. The case promises to be an odorous one. Sheriff Driver has, by United States Marshal M. V. lirady, been appointed a deputy ior eastern uresron. Mr Driver did not desire the billet : and, like the late J. Caesar, "did thrice re. fuse" it. But the marshal, who knows a .good man when he sees him, was im portunate, and the proffered honor was finally accepted Mr. Grady is a good Democrat and Mr. Driver is a better republican. The first load of Wallowa county wool arrived at Elgin Friday. : There is reported to have been trouble in Wallowa between sheep owners and shearers over the question of wages. The owners decline to pay over four cents per head, and as a consequence a large number of shearers have re turned from Wallowa during the past week, and will seek employment in other quarters. The case of E. Martin, ex-deputy county clerk, charged with over-issuing county script, was called by Judge Bradshaw this morning. At the last term of court Mri Martin's attorney, A. S. Bennett, interposed a demurrer to the complaint which was overruled. Today the judge withdrew that rulinsr. and announced that on Friday next he would near argument upon tne motion. Shuold the demurrer be not sustained it is thought the trial of the cause will proceed fortnwitn. From Tuesday's Dally. Mr. A. J. Dufur, jr., is in the city toaay. Mrs. . Scbutz returned yesterday irom a visit to men as in uuiur. The common council met last even ing and adjourned until 10 o'clock this forenoon. Herrick's cannery ran a little while today on .a few fish, but the salmon run is not sufficient to keep.it busy but a small portion of the time. The temperature turned uncomfort ably warm yesterday, and persons in this city began to realize that cool and delightful spring had changed to swelt ering summer. The warm weather has made our citizens consider the- desirability - of snmmer. resorts, and within the next few days . several will leave, for the ocean beach', Trout Lake, and other cool and shady spots. A very Spirited double runaway took place this forenoon, fortunately ; resulting In damage only to the wag ons to which the teams were attached; but a lady and child in a cart narrowly escaped serious injury. The young ladies of the First Chris tian church will give a "Conundrum Social" on the lawn of Geo. W. Miller, corner Eighth and Court streets, Wednesday evening at 8. o'clock. Come and guess what it is. The blank lithographed bonds were received this morning. There are 114 of these, of $500 each, with fifty inter est coupons attached to every bond. These will have to be signed by the mayor and recorder, and in so doing they will sign their names 5814 times. THE GRAND JUBY. Final Report aa Regard Bualnea Done -goring Their Session. In the circuit court of the state of Ore gon for Wasco county, May term, 1895. To the Honorable Court above named: We, the grand jury, for the .May term, 1895, respectfully submit this our final report: We have been in session five days, and have returned and reported to the court from time to time four "true bills" and three "not true bills." ;'. We have examined the county rec ords and books, and as far as we are able to judge, from our hasty examina tion, we find all books neatly and cor rectly kept. We find from the report of the ex pert appointed to examine the books of the clerk's office, that there has been fraudulent script issued to the amount of $1311.77, and we recommend that the county proceed to collect this amount from the bondsmen of the re spective clerks during whose term of office such fraudulent script was is sued, or in any other manner provided by law. We further recommend that an ex pert be appointed by the county court, to investigate and examine the books of the sheriff office, from July, 1890, to the present time, and to report the re sult of his labor to the county court. We find that our county indebted ness is large, and that there is a large amount of delinquent taxes to be col lected, and we therefore recommend that the necessary action be taken at once to collect these taxes. Having completed our labors we ask to be discharged. (Signed.) William Floyd, Foreman. .. COLUMBIA RIVER SCENERY. The Grandest on "the Continent Within Fifty Miles o The Dalles. The scenery on the Columbia river is renowned all over the continent, and. tourists from all parts of the coun try view it with the highest ecstacy. Where this great volume of water forces its way -through the Cascades the mountains are grand in the ex treme, and the rugged n ess of the banks is awe-inspiring. The. beholder is charmed into admiration by the won ders that surround iim. Piercing the clouds the snow-capped peaks can be discerned as they lift their hoary heads far above the line of forest growths, and then breaking through some dismal gorge can frequently be seen a sheet of water, which lashes it self into spray as it falls precipit ously hundreds of feet into the stream below. The river is changed into de moniacal fury as it forces its way through a - rock-bound channel, and its anger is apparently increased by the , frowning and .forbidding bluffs that hem it on either side. Mountains the grandest on the continent, the majestic Columbia, the bluest skies and most artistics tints on landscape are spread before the view of the trav eler. These cannot but be attractive to any who . possess' the love of na ture in its wildest or mildest moods, and no better opportunity will be af forded to behold this great panorama than the excursion -.tomorrow.- The stop at Multnomah Falls and Oneonta Gorge will.be worth, the trip, for these are undoubtedly the greatest phenom ena on the banks - of the Columbia river. CLOSING OF THE ACADEMY. - - Names of the Toons; Ladle Who Will Be Graduated This Month. : Some remarkably fine painting, drawing and. needle work has been performed by the pupils of St.- Mary's Academy, conducted in The Dalles by the Sisters of the Holy Name. . Much of it would reflect credit upon exper ienced artists notwithstanding the fact that it is the handiwork of girls between the ages of 10 and 20 years. The pupils have-' made wonderful progress under the tuition of the faith ful sisters. . Those who are especially entitled to commendation are: Mrs. T. Baldwin, of the Dalles; MisB Birdie Downing, of Condon; Miss Cassie Thoubourn, of Kingsley; Miss Katie Quaid, of Heppner; and Misses Emma and Lena Ray. rne end or tne scnool term talis on Friday, June 14th, and will be appro priately observed. Tne graduating class comprises Misses (Jassie Tnou- bourn, Ada Smith, Alma Schanno, Agnes .Lie. Due and Cassie Wright. One hundred' and thirty-eierht pupils attend tne. academy and it. is antici pated that during the, next term. which will begin on September 2d, the attendance will be considerably aug mented. LAND TRANSFERS. Dealings in Dirt In this City and Vicinity. May 31. Dalles City to Antone Jerome, lots 5 and 6, blk 34, Gates' ad dition no Dalles city; 0070. May 31. Jonn i'letcner to ueorge A. Younar: sw i ol nw i, ne t of w sec 27; lots 4, 5, 6, and ?, sec. 28 tp 6 s, r 14 east; $300. - - June 1. Chas. H. Stranahan, and wife to Georsre F. Stranahan: 10 acres in sec. 9, tp 2 n, r 10 east; $500. June l. Unas, j. - strananan to Margaret Stranahan; 11 acres in sec. 9, tp 2 n, r 10 east;$250. June l. cnas. tx. strananan and Maggie E. .Stranahan to .Fannie E. Bailey; 20i acres in sec. 9 tp 2 n, r 10 east; $900. June 1. rankle A. Logan and J. A. Loean to Emile Schanno: Dart of lot 1 blk 2 in Laughlin's and Bitre- lows addition to uaiies .uity; d&u. ' A Proper Subject For Igmch Law. Monday, evening shortly : after .4 o'clock as Mr. Baker's little girls and one or two other school children were returning - home from school at the Dunn school house, south of Eugene, they were - chased by an f unknown tramp, evidently lor a criminal pur pose. The little girls,, the eldest of whom is aged only. 13 years, ran and tougnt tne man to deiend tnemseives, at the same time screaming for help. They were heard by some of the neigh bors, who "came to the rescue, when the would-be hend took to the woods. W. M. Juvinall went to town immedi ately and swore out a warrant for the arrest of the individual, and Constable Dan Linton and Deputy Wid McGee have since been in search of him, but have not captured the fellow yet. The little girls were from 10 to 13 years of age. What the Weather I Doing. The recent rainfall in Umatilla county exceeded the amount which fell in any other portion of Eastern Ore gon during the same length of time, and barring possible hot -winds in June, insures fine prospects for this year's grain, says the Pendleton Tri bune. Last week' south of the Blue mountains the thermometer dropped to tne ireezing temperature, and visit ors from the Interior report killine frosts throughout Baker, Grant, Har ney ana Maineur counties, in urant county potatoes, melons, tomatoes and potatoes were all frozen. The local Wheat Market. "Flour has within the week gone up Z5 cents per barrel," said A. hi. Uurtlss of the. Diamond Mills, this morning. "Wheat, too, has advanced a! shade, and we are now paying 48 cents per bushel for that cereal, and the tend ency of the market is upward. Pros pects for steady prices are excellent." In reply to queries Mr. Curtlss added that his mills were now working eleven hours ner dav. turninar out 60 bar- rels of flour in that time. The pay roll ot tne establlsnment u a large one. cosmos COUNCIL. Proceedings of the Regular Meeting BUI Allowed, Etc. The regular meeting of the common council was held at the council cham bers last evening, at 8 o'clock. Present Mayor and a full board ex cept G. C. Eshelman. Minutes of previous meetings read and approved. It was ordered on motion that the committee on streets and public prop erty make provisions for taking in custody the loose cattle that roam the streets. The report of the special committee appointed to investigate the question oi water rent was read and on motion not accepted. The regular monthly reports of the city officers was ready accepted and placed on file. . . .. : Special ordimance No. --t, being an ordinance granting to the D. P. & A. N. Co. certain lands to be used for wharves, docks, steamboat landing, warehouse and transportation purposes was read and ordered referred to com mittee on tt.-eets and public property. The claims against the city were then read and ordered allowed, except that of Mrs. Obarr for damages from quarantine, on account of small pox, which was referred to a special com mittee consisting of A. R. Thompson, M. T. Nolan and G. C. Eshelman. The following judges and clerks for the coming city election were then appointed: First Ward Judges, T. Haslan, R. E. Saltmarshe and H. Whitmore; clerks, D. Bunnell, and T. A. Hudson. Second Ward Judges, F. H. Wake field. R W. Crandall and John Cates; clerks, E. P. FitzGerald and F. H. Dietzel. Third Ward Judges, E. Schanno, J. M. Marden and C. E. Bayard; clerks, F. N. Hill and J. Doherty. Voting places were named as fol lows: First Ward, city marshal's of fice; second ward, Wm. Michell's un dertaking rooms; third ward, frame school house, between Fifth and Sixth streets, west side of Union. The recorder was instructed to post the necessary notices, required by charter, of the time of holding the ap proaching election. It was ordered that when the council adjourns it adjourns to meet June 4th at 10 o'clock a. M. On motion it was ordered that Mr. E. Kurtz be instructed to confer with the committee on street and public property in the matter of the erection of a stable or shed on the city's lot between Court and Washington. There being no further business, council on motion adjourned. -, Adjourned Meeting. . Council convened at 10 o'clock a. m., pursuant to adjournment. Present the mayor and a full board of councilmen except Eshelman, Hood and Adams. The committee on fire and. water recommended the amendment of section 22 of ordinance 129, including in the provision regarding the dis tances of fires from buildings, fences and all other inclosures. It was ordered that the above amendment be accepted and an ordi nance be drawn in accordance thereto. It was ordered that when the coun cil adjourns it adjourns to meet on the 15th inst., at 8 o'clock P. M. Special Ordinance No. transfer ring certain moneys of Dalles City from the general fund to special funds wasread and passed. On motion warrants were ordered drawn on payment of all claims allowed from January 1, up to and including May 3, 1895. - A warrant was ordered drawn on the general fund to the amount of $2.15 in payment of the express charges on the blank lithographed bonds. There appearing no farther business the council adjourned. . . ' DICKENS' EVENING. " Last Meeting- of the Talne Class Before the Bummer Vacation. At the residence of Mrs. C. E. Dun ham last evening the members of the Taine class assembled, and the literary exercises being productions of Chas. Dickens, a majority were in costume. representing some character delineated - by xne celebrated humorist. The time was spent very agreeably and profit ably Dy recitations irom tne autnor, and the rendition of "The Ivy Green'? by Mrs. B. S. Huntington, and "What Are the Wild Waves Saying?" by Misses ueorgie ana Lazzie sampson were attractive features of the v pro gramme. "Alter tne literary exercises were rehearsed those present sat down to a bountiful repast, prepared by the noBtess, Mrs. u. n;. Dunnam. rne fol lowing persons were present: Rev, W. C. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr. B. S. and Mrs. Huntington,. Mesdames Shackle- ford, A. R. Thompson,. Stewart, E. M. -Wilson, Barrett; Misses Ursula Ruch, Minnie Michell, Hall, Enright, Riggs, Ketchum, Thompson, Story, Adnah Helm, Lewis... Elizabeth and Georgie oampson; Messrs. v. w. Wilson, u. W. Phelps and Fred Wilson. Almost m Fatal Accident. Last Wednesday Andy - Lytle met with an accident while haulinc wood. in the mountains between McKay and Willow creek, which came near cost ing him his life, says the Prineville Review. His team became frightened wnne going down a mil and ran away, throwing him off the wagon with such violence as to stun him severely, and he remained unconscious until found by a neighbor several hours after- the accident occurred. He was taken -to his brother's place on Willow creek, and did not regain consciousness until the following morning. When the team was found one horse was dead, ana tne wagon was a perfect wreck. At last accounts Mr. Lytle was getting along as wen as could ..be expected. inougn nis nead is oaaiy bruised. ' ESCAPE OF A CATTLE THIEF. Alvln Sigman Eludes the Officers of Waaeo . County. The errand jury last week indicted Alvin Sigman, -charged with stealing cattle from ranches in the vicinity of Dufur.. Upon receiving a warrant for tne arrest or tne indictee Sheriff Driver dispatched a deputy to his home witn instructions to arrest nun at all hazards, but the officer failed to dis cover his man. It seems that Sitrman anticipated the action of the investigating body and left the country at an opportune mo ment, snouid ne return to Oregon during the next few years he will be promptly arrested and brought to trial. s ner in uriver is connoent tnat tne palmy days of cattle rustling in Wasco county are gone by a condition that will be naiiea witn aeiignt by stock- raisers. William McKeever Body Found. The body of William TJcKeever. who was reported to have been lost last winter while trapping between Bridge creek and Horseshoe basin, was dis covered last week near Park creek, about three miles above Bridge creek, in the Stehekin valley, by a party of miners, who were on their way to the lake from the west side of the Cascade pass. The men had a couple of dogs with them, which were following the tracks of. a bear . when it led them to where the body lay, not far from the trail. It is supposed that he was killed by a snowslide, while on his way to the lake lor provisions, ana tne several at tempts that were made to find his body last uecemoer were oi no avail on ac count of the continuous fall of snow. His friends at Stehekin will care for the remains. Seriously Injured. Frank Williams, a son of Mr. Henry Williams, wno lives on iagnt Mile, met with, an accident yesterday by a horse wnicn ne was riaing failing on him. The boy was brought to Mr. Cushing's. residence, near this city, I and Dr. uoiilster called tnis morning. On examination he .was found to be injured ; Internally, and In a serious manner, frank Is about ZU years of age, and was. in robust health when the. accident happened. CIKCCIT COCBT. Proceeding Haa Hp to This . The Maloney and BneUlng Trial. The following additional witnesses were examined for the state yesterday and today; . Henry Spelchlnger, J. H. I Phlrman, D. S. Dufur and John Bar nett. . For the defense the following were called and testified: I Frank Gabel, George Reed, Mrs. Maloney, Tom Maloney, Emma Phirman, J. J. Maloney, John Crate, Mrs. Douglass, Bena Snelling, Mr. McGee, Mr. Mes- plie, James Smith, M. Fleming, Swanson, Robert Kelly and Hill. This afternoon the attorneys were making their arguments, and the case will go to the jury this evening. In the report of criminal docket yes terday, instead of State-of Oregon vs. Cas. Baker it should have been State of Oregon vs. James Kerns, "not a true bill." In the law docket the only new en try was Peter M. Cochran vs. J. D. Tunney; demurrer to answer. The grand jury made their final re portwhich is published elsewhere and were discharged. Fatal Accident Near Antelope. News reached this city yesterday that a fatal accident occurred at Ante lope last Saturday afternoon. A man known as "Shorty" White, at the farm of E. C. Pickerson, a few miles from Antelope, attempted to stop a runaway team, and to accomplish this stepped in front of the frightened ani mals and took hold of the reins. The neck yoke broke and he was thrown under the horses' feet. Before he could recover himself he was struck in the head by the sharp iron shoes and his skull fractured. He only lived a few moments after receiving the inju ries. We could learn no further par ticulars, and nothing about the man except the name by which he was usually known. THE CITT ELECTION. It Will be Held on Monday, Jane 17th, and Probably Will Not be Exciting. The voters of The Dalles will on Monday, June 17th, elect a mayor, five councilmen and three water commis sioners. From all appearances the con test will be devoid of exciting features, notwithstanding the fact that the in coming council will have considerable patronage to bestow notably the mar shalship and the recordership. The water commissioners who will retire are: J. O. Mack, commissioner at large; Dr. T. A. Logan of the first ward; and W. H. Wilson of the third. Dr. Logan has recently migrated from the second ward into the first, which explains the vacancy in the ward first named.' Increase of Population. Mr. . N. Chandler returned Sat urday from taking the census in Tygh, Wamlc and Wapimtia precincts. He says he never saw fall grain in bet ter condition, and spring wheat is growing very well, but needs warm weather. Rain would be welcome, but grain is not suffering. When Mr. Chandler first came to the country there was' not over 100 inhabitants in these - precincts, and now there are over 1000. On every hand is discov ered marks of improvement. The virgin soil is beinar plowed, and new houses are being built. Within the past few years wonderful changes have taken place in this portion of the county. Work at the Locks. The water is so high at the Cascades that little work can be done until the river recedes to the normal stage. One section of the second gate is placed in position, and as soon as the water goes down the other gates will be erected, the remaining walls built and the npper bulkhead taken out. There cannot be much doubt that in less than a year boats will pass through tne canal to ana irom Eastern Oregon. The " contractors are very much in earnest about the work, and will push it witn tne greatest activity as soon as tne river win permit. Squirrels in Swarms. Tne waiia walla statesman says: "Heretofore the Snake river has been a barrier between the squirrel swarm ing country to the north and Walla Walla county, but it is so no more. The ferrymen and farmers in the vicinity of Lyons' ferry .report that the pesky little rodnts are swimming tne bnaxe river by tnousanfs and as soon as they get across immediately attack the growing grain.' Something must be done at once or the entire country will be captured by them. There is no doubt that they swim across the river, for the ferrymen say they see them. These squirrels are getting too smart. : A Big; Chunk or a Big; Lie - A man came into Grant's Pass from Powell's creek the first part of the week and reported a big find there. Eli Taylor, an old prospector, he said, took out dl pounds ol gold from a pocket in his claim. The Informer said he helped the old man weigh out the money and they used ordinary scales which are 16 ounces to the pound.- One piece weighed 134 pounds, which would figure up to over $3500. The whole lot amounts to about $8500. No one in Grant's Pass seems to know definitely about the matter, and as the money has not been brought in. peo ple doubt the truth of the state ment. . Powell's creek is a tributary of wiiiiam creek ana is about is. miles from Grant's Pass. Fruit Not Damaged. The past week has been auite cool in this vicinity, and one or two nights frost has covered the ground.- So far as known no damage . has been done to iruu prospects, and an abundant yield la expected.. The berry harvest is somewhat delayed, and It will reauire warmer weainer ior tne strawberries to mature.. Large quantities have been marketed, and more will be sold when the temperature changes. Young omutm, peacnes ana prunes appear thrifty, and these have received no i i i damage so far as could be ascertained. The cool weather has not been hurtful to grain, although its growth haa been impeaea somewnat. Circuit Court. The suit of A. A. Urouhart vs. G. C. Eshelman, involving constable fees aggregating $25. was heard todav hv Judge Bradshaw, circuit judge, and tne following jury: Grant Bolton, C. H. Hall, A. G. Hall, W. H. Sharp. W. E. Sylvester, J. W. Atwell, E. Pitman, w. a. xayior. ueorge Keno. K. k. Kusseli. J. A. Gulliford and W. FT. Davis. The case came from the lower i court on appeal from a judgment awaraea jsnieman. xne latter was represented by H. H. Rlddell, while j urqunart s interests were cnamnloned by Story & Gates. The jury will probably render a verdict late this i afternoon. AYBK SAfiMPjlRlljI HfiQJREDOTliB WILL CURE VOU -J Bright Lad- ' oui wno declines to glre Mf, w m puuuc, makes tnis authorized, confidential statement to ot: woen I wm one ror old, my mamma dit . rf coiisumotlon. Tha HnAiZi .,?""?'- - too, would sooa die. and aii,.. .t1. ' & m ot dieTl wo.,1. .-.w auw iv WMiK. OeCailM I mum m,. veuk and ounv. a r?t, ' .? ' nlara n HrlU UIMBr a-ias . . r a ,el . 4 T7 "J UUIl hurt myself Jo aa to U?h . JK"f: . 'i!.??e.-to. La. ruouing sole. 1 bad " lom xn m metucine, but aoDiintr has una Die so much rood as vtli. It haa made ma waiTaad atronii.'' AYER'S Sarsaoarllla Prepared br Or. t.C.Ajet Oeu LewelL 11W Ourea others, wffl cuwi yoai Thf extra ordinary Re Javenaior is MtlDatlO Dizzfnesa. tne met wonderfu Falling Sen sationK, Nerv ous twitching of the eyes and other paits. Strengthens, invigorates and tones the entirehystem. Hudiaa cures Debility, Kervousness, Emissions, and develop s and restores weak oreana. discovery of the age. It hag been en dorsed by the men of Europe and America, Hudjran Is jrarely yege- nudyan steps rremaiui of the cnarge days. Piling in the LOST back, losses by day ot MANHOOD nii lit stopped ontnUv. Over 2.000 nrtrate endorsements. Prpmatnrenesa means lmnotencv in ihe first stage. It is a symptom of seminal weakness and barrenness. I. can be stopped in SO days by the useof Hudyan. The new discovery was niadn by the 8nectel- fsti of the old famous Hudson Medical Institute. It is the strongest viiaiizer made. It is very powerful, bnt naimiess. sola tor ti.uu a paca mnnri naftkam for SS.00(nlain sealed boxes). Written guarantee given for a cure. If you buy six boxes and are cot entirety curea, bix i will he aent to van fre of all charees. Send for clrcularsand testimonials. Addreaa HUDSON MEDICAL. INSTlTUXli, function Stockton, Market ic, 12111 Sta, San Franciaco, l.al. CROP-WEATHER REPORT. In Eastern Oregon For the Week Ending June 8, 1896. Weather Showers prevailed in the fore part of the week. Since Tues day the weather has been cool and cloudy. Frosts occurred In the greater portion of this section of the state on the 28th, 30th and 31st of May, being especially heavy south of the Blue mountains. The total rainfall for the week amounted to about one-quarter of an inch. The maximum tempera ture ranged from 52 to 76 deg.; the minimum from 40 to 46 deg except south of the Blue mountains, where it ranged from 20 to 42 deg. Freezing temperature prevailed over the greater grtlon of the country south of the lue mountains, which has an eleva tion of from 2000 to 6000 feet, on the 28th and 31st of May. - Crops There was no damage done oytnerrosts. wneretne frosts were heavy, the vegetation has not advanced sufficiently for damage to be done; in the Columbia river valley the frosts were too light to do injury. Straw berries are ripening rapidly through out the Columbia river valley and large shipments are being daily made. rne crop is an unusually neavy one. Cherries are ripe at ' Hood River and at The Dalles. The rain was of great oenent to tne grain crop, mere is a large acreage of spring and volun teer grain this year, especially In Gil liam and morrow counties; more than the usual grain of this kind is in wasco, ianerman and Umatilla coun ties; spring and volunteer grain re quires frequent and timely rain to make a crop; the past rains have been very oenenciai;. nut more win be re quired during this month to make good yields. The present condition is good, but the farmers are nervous over possible hot, dry winds this month. Fall-sown or summer-fallow grain was never more promising; It has stooled well and has a good stand. It is now heading rapidly. Rye has headed and will soon be ready to be cut. ; The hay crop has been greatly benefited by the rains, and like in the western portion of the state, a heavy hay crop will be secured." Grasshoppers are unusually plentiful in- portions of Gilliam and Morrow counties. : r Range grass is good and the cattle present an excel lent appearance. They are fat and in prime condition. Every correspond ent, except a few in Morrow and Gil liam counties, reports excellent pros pects ior large yields oi all crops. ine average June rainiall ranges from i to li Inches in the Columbia river valley, and from to 11 inches south of the Blue mountains;, as a rulo the rainfall is more in the form of heavy spring showers than In long- continued gentle showers. The condi tion for bounteous crops of all descrip tions nave seiaom, n ever, been better in years ago than they are at the pres ent time. Note Some . correspondents have ceased reporting: others are somewhat tardy. In order that complete and ac curate reports may be Had, it is re quested that all be more punctual, and mail reports so that they may reach the central office by. noon Monday. More names will oe added to the mail ing lists u tne correspondents so re quest. The bulletin is mailed on re quest to an parts of the United States, jree oi cnarge. . f. s. fAOTJE, . f ' Director. . . Squirrel an Kelaay Orchard. County Clerk Kelsav. who recently planted several thousand apple trees in bis orchard near The Dalles, has ex perienced considerable difficulty in exterminating a tremendous colony of uigger squirrels wnicn nave been wax ing fat on his Industry. Between the rows of trees Mr. Kelsav planted corn. and this' the insatiable rodents have almost entirely uprooted, besides nip ping tne bark off many trees, quite a numDer or wnicn tnev - destroyed. Poisoned wheat has had fatal effect upon "the squirrels, however, and within a week or two they will have been completely wiped out. . Pay the County Debt. All county warrants registered prior to jnov. i, ibui, will be paid if pre sented at my office, corner Third and w asnington streets, Tne Dalles, Ore. interest ceases alter May zo, lo. , WM. MICHELL, - County Treasurer. Weak,Irritable,Tired "I Was No Good on Earth." Dr. Miles' Nervine strengthens the weak, builds ud the broken down constitution, and permanently cures every kind of nervous disease. "About on year ago Xteam mffUctexM tcltH nmrvouanms, mleeptoeanomt. VrBeping aensation s en leg; SliifHt palpitation of mv heart, XHmtrmcttna eonfumUrmofthomitael, SeriouM lost or lapte oweaierv. Weighted doum teith ear asset vorrv. I txnnpletelH loot appetite An felt my vitality wearing out, M team area, irritable an tired, My metyht vu rerfsteett 190 16., In foot I tea no good, on earth. A friend brought me Dr. Miles' book. "New and Start ling Facta," and I finally decided to try a bottle ot Dr. - Mms' Be. oratlTe Nenrlaa. Befora I had taken , one bottle. 1 could sleep as well aa a. lO-yr.-old boy. My appetite) , returned : gnt!y Increased. : When X had tahen the mtxth bottle My tceight inereaeed to 179 v : . The meneatien tetnv lege team gemot ?My nervem steadied eentpletotyf My awe wain team fully restored. i Mybrainmeemxedelearorthanever. u J felt aegmedamanymanon earth. Br. Mile Memtoratiee Servtne ie n A great medicine, I ammmre yon." Aagoata, Me... Waxraa K. Btjbbac : Dr. Miles Nerrlria ta aold on a mttrn rnarantoe that the first bottle will benefit. All drninrtsta sell itatal a hntr Ic fnpsx. w Jt 1H beaenfy prepaid, on receipt of price by tbe Dr. Jtilea iledical OaTKLkhart, Di2ilines!lervine B;-j-'.';S ConrtiDatlnn I eness f FS Fftfraa Restores Health A Dalle Bicycle Incident. A few evenings ago a veteran com mercial traveler from San Francisco was run down by an inexperienced Dalles bicyclist. " Are you hurt?" in quired a sympathetic bystander. "Hurt?" responded the drummer in a suppressed voice, "You bet I'm hurt. For twenty years I've been a resident of cities, dodging forty times a day cable cars, trolley cars, runaways and locomotives, only to be knocked over In a jay town by a wobbly bicycle, rid den by a galoot too clumsy to get out of the way of a one-legged tax col lector. Hurt? Well I should say I am." After Sheep and WooL Alfred Wllley, representing Stlber man Bros, of Chicago, arrived last night to make an annual visit through Oregon for the . purpose of purchasing wool, says the Pendleton Tribune. Last year his firm bought 650.000 pounds of Oregen wools. Mr. Willey follows in the pathway of the large band of sheep shearers, beginning his western tour In Southern Utah and working slowly through Wyoming, up Into Idaho and Oregon, and from thence to Montana where the season Is latest. Mr. Wllley thinks there is but little encouragement for an advanced price in wool. ATTENTION FBEIGHTEK8. BIDS are wanted for hauling about 100,000 pounds wool and 26.000 to S6.000 Dounda back rr-iu-ht. consutli g or groceries and heavy goods. All wools to re hauled from Muddy 8tatlou a point 18 miles southeast of Antelope to The Dalles, and back freietu from The Dal lea to Muddv Statien. Ail of said wool and back freight to be well protected with wagon sheete and delivered in good order a d oond tion. between tbe 16th dav of Mat and the let dav of July next. Terms: one-halt cash will he paid on delivery of each load at The Dalles, if de Ired and the remainder on completion of t;ontrct. Bids win oe openea Apru suti at If. JH., an-i award made known at Moody's Warehouse May 2d, 1896. Bidders with endoraementa touchier their tesD nai- .biltty will be given the preference. Address all bidsta UENKY HAHN. Beery Prineville L A L St. Co. oa r ront St. Portland nr. Harper's Bazar. Mm 18S. Elegant am! exclusive deairns for Out-dooi and Indoor Toilette, drawn from Worth mode s by San dus and - h'puia, are an important feature. These appear eve y week, accompanied by minute des criptions and details. Our Paris Letter, by Kath arine de Forest, is a weekly transcript of the latest sty.es and caprices la the mode. Under the head of Dew York Fashions plain directions and lull particulars are given as to shapes, fabrics, trim minirs. and accesioiies i f the oatutnea of well- Bresaed women. Children's clothing receives prac tical attention. A fortnightly Pattarn-eb-t Mp- P'ement enables reaoers to cut and make their own gowns. The woman wb takes UARPEH'S BAZAR U prepared for every occanon in Ufa, ceremonious or Informal, where beautiful dress la tequislte An American serial, uoctor warnca s LHtughters Dy Ken&eoca Herding Davis, a atrotu nvai of American life, partly laid in P nnsvlvania and partly In lbs far South, wUl occupy the last half of tbe year. 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DAN BAKER, PROPKISTOK OF THS Wool - Exehange - Saloon. BEST IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC Wines, Liauors Cigar.s Hecood Street East End. The Eastern Oregon STATE Wm. SCHOOL WSSTON. 0R6C0N. This institution is supported by the State for the purpose of training teachers for the public schools. braduates Receive a Mate riploma Entitling them to teach in any public school of the state without further ex- amination. TUITION FREE TO NORMAL STUDENTS . For particulars apply to the secre tary of the Board of Regents or the undersigned. - M. G. ROYAL, , ,a: -President. Tfle Enrojeaii House o MRS. H. FRASER, Proprietor. vw Union Street, Between ' VSt5 ' Second and Third 8treets ONLY 25 CENTS A MEAL. Tables always supplied with the best meats In the market. Mo Chinees aasolored. and tbe cookina- is doee tj Brer class caaatsrs aaq east me umuy syy , MEBCHMT TAIIiOBING MR. PAT. FAGAN, At his establishment on Second street, next door to C Lauer'sJMeat Market, is prepared to make Spring and Summer Suits The New Columbia Hotel This large and popular house does the principal hotel busi ness, and is prepared to furnish the Best Accom modations of any house in the city, . and at the low rate of 81 Per Day. First-Glass Heals, 25 Cents Office for all STAGE LINES leaving The Dalles for all point, in Eastern Oregon, and Eastern Washington, is located in this Hotel. T. T. NICHOLAS, Proprietor. Cor. Front and Union Sts The Dalles, Oregon Z. R MOODY Generl Commission and 391, 393 HND 395 SECOND STRE6T. : (Adjoining Railroad Depot.) Consignments Solicited Prompt Attention Paid to Those Who Favor Me With Their Patronage .... .1 f WHY NOT Leave your orders for Groceries, Cordwood and War ner's Butter with us? We carry a complete line of Groceries and fill all orders promptly. We have just received a full stock of Garden ana Grass Seeds. ITCHIER 15 cents SHAVING 15 HT FRHZ6R & WYNDHHm'S WW BatiXs aitf SflaYiqg Parlors SH03a8R BHTH ROOMS NOW REHDY. 110 Front Street, - Opposite Cosmopolitan HoteL T6LOPH0NO NO. 45! San i Francisco t Beer i Hall F. rTCaiRTg. WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. ALL KINDS OF BOTTLED BEER COLUMBIA BREWERY WASHINGTON STREET, BETWEEN SECQND AND THIRD. THE GERMANIA STOBLING & WILLIAMS, PROPS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars All brands of Imported and Genuine Key West Twelve-year-old Whiskey, strictly pure, for medicinal pur- . .poses. Malt Liquor. Columbia Brewery Beer on draught. 94 Second- Street. TIIK DALLES, O UOinrYQ COLLHTERHL BKNK iivvia u hnd AUCTION RQOM Opposite Ward, Kerns & Robertson's Livery ble on Second SI SECOND-HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT SOLD - Money Loaned on Jewelry AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY I will sell any goods or property GitemeaeaU. nfT TTirrsT i Tti nrrTHjrt nrwrri k "vrxr Corner Third and Washington Street. Cured Hams, Bacon, Dried Beef ani Mm And the Best Beefsteaks,. Veal Cutlets m Orders Delivered to -Ajiv Part of the Citrr .Fresh Vegetables on Sale 5 BENTON. Proprietor. BEER ON DRAUGHT Liquors, Ale and Porter, Cigars. A Full Line of and Other Valuables. From 11 to 2 o'cloct placed with mo at asofiable commission : P? "R T-Tr.r.n Mutton Chops and tbe Market. at the LowestPrloea.