SATURDAY MAY 21, 1898 ITEMS IN BRIEF. Prom Wednesday's Dally. J do. Fox, a sheepman of Mitchell, is In town on business. Bob Misoer, a prominent business man of Mitchell, is in the city. . Hon. H. V. Gates and wife, of Mc Minville, are visiting in the city A car of syrup from Omaha is being - unloaded at the Wasco warehouse to' day. J. C. Cooper, of McMinville, 16 in the city attending tbe -G. A. R. re union Miss Fry, of Independence, is in the city having come up to attend the G A. R. reunion. ' . Lem Burgess and wife, of Bakeoven, left last night for a visit to Mr. Bur gess' parents in Ohio. Samuel E. Van Vac tor has moved his Iaw office to tbe rooms above A. A Urowu b grocery store. In the last twenty-four hours the river 'has risen twelve inches, .and this morning stood at 26 feet. Three cars of mutton sheep -were shipped last night to Portland, and one car of boga to Troutdale. Copies of the Woman's Edition of the Times-Mountaineer can be found at all the book and drug stores.. ' " Deputy Sheriff Kelly returned last night from a trip to the interior, where he has been posting election notices. From a window in the upper story of the Vogt block today, we noticed a flag bearing the words, "Republican Headquarters." J. H. Zane, editor of the A. O. U. W. Reporter.and Newton Clark.grand - recorder of tbe Workmen, spent the day in the city. The stores were closed today from 10 a. m. until 11:30 to allow employees to attend the parade, and to give wel come to our many visitors. An error was made in yesterday's issue wnen we statea tne Artisan pic nio at Dufur would be held on June 14th. It should have been the 4th. Two marriage licenses were issued by tbe county clerk today. One to E. . C. Mohany and Tena Davis, and the otner to Frank L. Pickens and Myrtle George. J One of the prettiest plants we have seen is in the show wiodow of Chas. Stubling on Second street. It is a rhodendendroa and is one solid mass of flowers. County School Superintendent Gil bert's office is being re-papered and otherwise renovated, and when fin- ' ished will he as neat and cozy an office as any in town. Since last Monday the Wasco ware house has 'eceived over 700 sacks of wool. TbhTseason's clip is beginning to arrive quite freely and the ware houses at present are very busy. Messrs. C. M. Cartwr'ght, A. H. Brayman and Ed. Sotnmerville, of the Baldwin Sheep and Land Co., left by private conveyance this afternoon for ---Hay Creek, where they are heavily interested in sheep. . One of the attractive features of to day's parade was the little soldier, Linden Garrtann. rhn KAhncil children'. He was' mounted on a coal black steed, dressed in colonial mili tary cuttiiume, auu luuueu every men a general of the past. Leondor Bros, circus arrived In town today and has erected a . tent opposite Murcbie Bros.' livery stable. The price of admission is very reasonable and undoubtedly they will give a good show, for they are well recommended in their line. The boats changed their runs yes terday. Hereafter the Regulator will ' lay over here on Sunday and the Dalles City in Portland. Mr. Bran son has been transferred to the Regu lator, while Mr. Snowden will be found on the Dalles City If all the towns in the country are as well supplied with drummer boys as The Dalles, Uncle Sam will have no trouble In getti lg a full quota. Nearly every detachment in the parade bad two or more, who did all in their power to aid the children in keeping step. " The new scow that is being built north of the Umatilla House was pulled off the ways this morning by the Regulator. The builders were afraid the water would recede and leave tbe scow in a bad position, so thought best to have her in deep water. At present she is lying at the foot of the D. P. & A. N. Co's. dock. The G. A. R. held a meeting this afternoon in the Vogt opera house, the W. R. C. in Castle hall, while tbe Sons of Veterans occupied the small K. of P. hall. The meetings are only . for members of tha difiereut organiza tions, and tbe only public affair will .. be tomorrow night when there will be a demonstration at tbe Vogt and the public is cordially invited to attend. Evidently Tbe Dalles horces are not used to music, especially those from the country, for when the procession was passing Second and Union, a team of horses from the country began to " tremble and were just aljeut to start away when the timely appearance of the driver prevented what might have proved a serious accident, as a number of small children were in the immediate vicinity at the time. The M. E. Sunday school will have an excursion next Saturday, by train to Mosier. The grounds have been carefully examined and they are thought to be very suitable. There is an abundance of fine water, shade and grass. Tbe train will leave here Sat. at 9:45 A. M , returning at 5:30 p. M. A most cordiaal invitation is extended to all other Sunday schools t? join in this excursion. Round trip tickets full fare 40 cents, half fare 20 cents. From Thursday's Daily. Dr. Deitricb, of Dufur." is in the city today. Murchie Bros, bought a fine single driver yesterday. J. B. Hosford, an attorney of Moro, Is in the city on business. Ike Herman and R. Boyd, traveling railroad solicitors, are in the city. Several ef tbe G. A. R. members left this morning on the boat for their homes. The Wasco warehouse is having a large sign painted on the side of tbe building today. Hon. F. I. Dunbar, republican nom inee for secretary of state, was in the city last evening, having arrived on the 5:30 train and returned to Port- ' land on the early train this morning. Yesterday morning John Rayburn shipped by steamer eight head of hores to Fairview. D. P. Ketchum, left this afternoon for Bakeoven and vicinity, where he intends to buy sheep. S. D. Dennis, editor of the Raineer Review, accompanied by his wife, is visiting in the city. A train composed of the celebrated atrtets' Western stable cars, passed through town this morning. Henry Spear, engineer on the Co lumbia Southern, is in the city, and will leave tonight for his home. Mrs. Mary Randall, of Portland, de partment secretary of the W. R. C, is the guest of Mrs. C. F. Stephens. The county jail has been without an oscupant for tbe last three weeks until yesterday, when H. A. EIner was in dicted. ' C. L Solomon of Prineville, today received a car of hacks and buggies which are being unloaded at the Wasco warehouse. The river has rieen very rapidly dur ing the past 24 hours. Since yester day morning it has risen 2.2 feet, and stood this morning at 28.2 A large band of sheep belonging to Mr. Cochran, of Deschutes, was fer ried across the river this morning, and will be driven to Ellensburg. The Idaho troops are en route to tbe Presido and will likely pass through this place at 9 o'clock in the morning. There will be two trains of ten cars each. ' f ,: WorS comes from Sherman county that A. J. Brigham and C. L. Morse are gaining friends in that county, and will receive a hearty support there on June 6ib. The G. A. R. encampment closes to night with a grand camp fire at the Vogt. Everybody is inyited to be present. Exercises begin promptly at 8 o'clock. H. A. Elmer was tried yesterday be fore Justice Filloon for stealing a curry comb and brush from Peter Godfrey and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of one hundred dollars. F. M. Jackson, of Hood River. union nominee for county tominis sioner, was in tbe city last evening. Mr. Jackson will make a tour of the entire county between now and elec tion day. AH Workmen are requested to at tend lodge tonight. Newton Clark, grand recorder, and a number of Work men who are attending tbe G. A. R encampment will visit the lodge this evening. Farmers all over tbe country report grain looking fine and prospecting well, but they say rain 9 must come within the next two weeks to insure a growth of grain that is necessary to insure a bountiful harvest. G. W. Phelps, recently a resident of our city, Dut now a promiuent attorney of Heppner, is in the city. He will re turn tonight to his homo in Heppner, accompanied by Sheriff Driver, who is summoned to Burns as a witness in a case. A seven-year-old son of Mr. Yates fell off the fence at tbe race track to day and broke his right arm below the elbow. Dr. Hollister was called and reduced tbe fracture. The boys brother, aged nine years, met with a similar accident last week. Sunday school excursion to Mosier Saturday. Train leaves at 9:45 A. if. returns at 5:30 p. M. The grounds have been carefully examined; there is plenty of fine water, shade and grass. No more danger of snakes there than any other place in Oregon. Round trip fare for adults 40 cts, children 20 cents. Uvery body .get ready for a geo time. Captain Edwards, inspector of hulls, has announced that he will not issue a permit to any stern-wheeler to run be tween Astoria and II waco this summer. The reason given is that he does not consider them safe as the weight of such boats is heavy on their hog chains and if they got in rough water these chains would be broken and the boat would be a wreck. A number of residents of Pendletion visited the racetrack of Frank Frazier Sunday to witness the great Chehalis work out a trial mile. Four tests were made in quick succession, and upon tbe last half of the fourth mile tbe remark able time 01 1:02 2-5 was made. Chehalis now holds the world's record for two miles and promises before tbe coming season is past to place the one-mile record in a lower notch. (From Friday's Daily.) C. L. Ireland, of the Moro Observer, is in town on business. Miss Edith Baum left this morning for her home in Portland. J. P. Abbott, a prominent sheepman of Wapinitia, is in tbe city. Al. Hembree, of Grass Valley, is in town attending to business. John Golden, a prominent merchant of Wasco, is in town on business. Harry King, a sheepman of Sher man county, is in town on business. The case against John Satterwhite in Justice Filloon's court, was dis missed. Harry King, a Sherman county com missioner, is in the city attending to business. ,- . . . Gus Hoffstadt, a traveling salesman of Chicago, is in tbe city in the inter est of his firm. Last night Wm. Ketchum shipped a car of mutton -sheep to the Pacific Meat Co., of Tacoma. Lost A stenographer's pocket band book was lost on the street. Finder please leave at this office. Abe Hinkle, of Prineville, is in the city returning home from Willamette valley, where be spent the winter. Miss Allie Rowland returned home last evening from Portland, where she has been visiting the past few days. N. W. Wallace of Antelope, is in the city, and will leave in the morning with a load of freight for that point. The river is gradually rising, and this morning stood at 29.2 feet. This is a rise of 12 inches since yesterday. Fred W. Wilson returned last night from a trip to Grass Valley, where he has been to look after a baud of sheep. Miss Ava Baltimore, a former rest dent of this place, but now of Albany, is in the city vliiting friends and re newing acquaintances. Eighty head of beef cattle from Con ley & Merritt, ef Prineville, arrived at the stock yards today, and will be shipped tonight to Fry &, Bruhn, of Seattle. Tbe hotels and lodging houses have been crowded to the utmost for tbe past week, and from appearances, reaped a harvest. Our visitors were kindly treated and were shown all the attention possible. Hon. John Michell returned last night from Columbia county where he had been campaigning for the repub lican ticket. Mr. Michell thinks Co lumbia county will go republican next month, but does not appear overly sanguine. Two mounted lynx are in the county clerk's office and attract a great deal of attention. The work was done by W. A. B. Campbell, and shows him to be an able taxedermist. They will be sent iO F. W. Silvertooth. of Antelope, and will adorn his place of business The Union Pacific R. R. Co. is tak ing a deep interest in the Omaha ex position, and has kindly offered the editor of this paper and wife free trans- Dortation to and. from Omaha. The offer is a generous one and is duly ap predated, though cannot be accepteu. Mrs. Stanley, who for a number ot years was a resident of Hood River, but recently has been in tbe poor house in this county, was examined yesterday before Judge Mays by Dr. Eshfclman and adjudged insane. She will be taken to Salem tomorrow by M. M. Cashing. The Sunday school excursion to Mosier will leave here at 9:45, and re turn at 5:30. All Sunday schools are cordially invited to join, either as schools, in small parties, or as individ uals. Round triD ratfes: Adults, 40 cents; children, 20 cents. Tickets on sale tomorrow morning at the Uma tilla House. The Indian war veterans will hold an encampment in Portland on Tues day, June 14. Wives, daughters and sons of the veterans are also expected to be present. Dinner will be served by the ladies of Multnomah Camp. No. 2. For particulars, address T. A. Wood, grand commander, Portland, Or. A move in on foot to establish an emergency corps in The Dalles, whose 'luty will be to supply volunteers with articles not furnished by the gov ernment. Since it is probable that another company will be formed in The Dalles to be held in readiness to respond to a call from tbe government, an emergency corps could render much valuable service. The Regulator left an hour and a half earlier than usual this morning and carried about 200 visitors away. The majority of the G. A. R. members and their families returned by river to view the beautiful scenery of tbe fam ous Columbia. The object in starting early was to give those who lived in the valley an opportunity to catch tbe evening trains leaving Portland. PASSED THKOUUH THE DALLES. Idaho's Soldiers Given a Hearty Recep tion Here. At 6:30 this morning the first train carrying tbe Idaho volunteers reached The Dalle-? and the boys were given a hearty reception by the members of the G. A. R. and the citizens of the city. All night long willing hands had been preparing coffee to refresh the buncbgrass recruits, and when the first section stopped at the depot, it was boarded by a detach men j armed with coffee cans and milk. The sol diers were refreshed by the cofiee, and gave vent to their feelings by giying loud and long cheers for The Dalles. Tbe G. A. R. was also out in full force to bid the boys fiom Idaho Godspeed aod welcome. As tbe old veterans passed by the train, the boys inside gave tbem such a cheer that it almost raised the roof off the cars. Before the second section arrived, the visiting Grand Army men had de parted, but the citizens of The D alles received the boys at 8 o'clock and served them with coffee, which was duly appreciated, for as some of them said, it was the only substantial re ception tbey had received on the trip. Tbey had been cheered and salutes had been fired in their honor, but The Dalles was the only place tbat had offered them anything to eat or drink. Idaho's contribution is an army of which the mountain state may well feel proud. Out of the 700 men there did not appear to be one who was not capable of bearing arms. They are a fine lot of fellows, and if thrown into active service, will be fighters who will send good reports bacir. from tbe Philippines. BJCKB 18 A LKADKB. Jut One Sample of Prices at the Great Northern. For the next ten days the Great Northern Furniture Store will offer a splendid birch bedroom set, three pieces, with 20x24 inch glass in bureau for $12.50. This is only a sample of tbe prices that prevail on all goods at this store. Other lines of goods are sold at corresponding low prices. Everything in the store is a bargain Money buys more furniture at the Great Northern than at any other place in Eastern Oreron. To he con vinced of this fact, call at the immense furniture store in the East end, or ad dress the Great Northern Furniture Store, The Dalles, Inquiring for prices. Two Special Edition. ' The Times-Mountaineer announced many months ago that nothing- is too good for its readers, and besides giv ing them one of tbe besu newspapers in the state will from time to 'time present them with something special. On January 1st we presented the mag nificent Souvenir edition of 46 pages, handsomely illustrated, and today we supply our weekly subscribers each with a copy of the Woman's Edition, containing 24 pages of reading pre pared by the best talent in the state. This makes two special editions in one year, and possibly more to follow. An Able Delegate. We note in our exchanges that Hon. Frank C. Baker, of Portland, has beep elected grand representative of the Ancient Arabic. Order of the Mystic Shrine meeting at Dallas, Texas, next month. Tbe Mystic Shrine is an inter-national Masonic order of high degree and' is composed of leading business and professional men in all parts of the world. Mr. Baker will es tablish a bureau of information at Dallas, presenting the agricultural, horticultural, commercial and Indus trial interests of Oregon, and under his vigorous management, great good will be done. Nearly an Accident. About 1 o'clock this afternoon as a freight train was leaving the city, a tramp attempted to board a box car, and as he stepped to the side of the train, slipped and was struck a terrible blow, and bad it not been for the side track which he fell against, surely would have been ground to pieces be neath the wheels. As it was, he was badly bruised ana rendered uncon scious He was carried to the Urns tilla House, and in a short time was able to go bis way unassisted. Q. A. ft. PROCEEDINGS. Hundreds of Visitor In the city Session at the Opera House. Last eveninsr the Reculator was quite late arriving, nevertheless tbe dock was crowded with people waiting to welcome the visitors About 240 arrived and were taken charge of by tbe reception committee Early in tbe evening the opera nouse began to fill up and when tbe exercises began at 9 o'clock the ball was crowd ed. Tbe interior of the building was beautifully decorated, and on the stage was a minature representation of the Maine. On the platform were seated some of the visitors, speakers ofihe evening-, local G. A. R., S. of V. and W. R. C. The exercises open ed with an overture by the Dalles orchestra. Captain Lewis called the meeting to order, and Rev. W. C. Curtis offered the invocation. Mayor Nolan was then introduced and gave a pleasant little talk, throwing the city wideooi-n to the viriairs and giving them a ino?t hearty welcome. N. J Sinnou. ou behalf of tbe Commercial Club, then made a ftw remarks and stated tbat tbe Club felt highly hon ored to be permitted to open its doors to such honored visitors. Captain J W. Lewis gave a short address of welcome in behalf of James W. Nesmith Post, No. 32. In response to this, General Reisner.department com mander, spoke, and was received with much applause. Mrs. Mamie W. Briggs gave an elo quent address in behalf of tbe Wom an's Relief Corps, and told the beau ties of the organization, and the ob ject thereof. Next on tbe pregrara was Mrs. Gwilt, department president of the W. R. C. She spoke of tbe patriotism showed by women, and of their help in time of war. Hon. A. A. Jayne then delivered an address of welcome to the Sons of Veterans. This was responded to by Col. Mel vern, post commander of the b. of V. who gave a very interesting talk. Du"ing the evening tbe orchestra dispensed sweet music, and, take it throughout, the meeting on tbe open ing night was a success. Tbe session closed by all singing the tune dear to the hearts of all Americans "Amer ica." TBE CATTLE BUSINESS. Uood Prices Has Drained the Cattle Ranges In Ka stern Oregon. Ed. F. Horn, a stockman on the John Day, is in Portland. In conversation with the Telegram reporter, says the beef cattle have all been sold out of Gilliam county, "except a few fat cows." Stockraisers have netted good prices this year for all they had to sell, even yearling calves bringing $20 a head, which is more then tbey are reasonably worth. Cayuses, however, have not advanced in price, in fact those horses are not worth as much as tbey were three years ago, when they could be sold for $2.50 a bead to be canned for the epicures of Paris. The buncbgrass ranges of Gilliam county are alive with ponies and no provision is being made against their finally overrunning the country and taking the grass from the more valuable cat tle and sheep. If the owners had taken proper care of all the colts the indiscriminate increrse would not uow be a menace to the interests of stock, men. Mr. Horn says in regard to the clash ing interests of sheep and cattlemen, that the latter do not stand much show for grass on tbe public lands at pres ent, as cattle cannot live where sheep are allowed to roam and pick out all the finer grasses. Only deeded land is now proof against the incursions of the sheep, and a cattle ' raiser who in tends to stick to the business must make np his mind to own pasture land as well -as farming land, where hay can be raised for feeding during the winter months. THE O. A. B. PABADB. A Triumphant March Through the Streets of The Dalles. ' Today The Dalies was in holiday attire in honor of tbe old veterans, and when at 10 o'clock the G. A. R. parade formed, the entire city was out to witness the procession. It was formed on Third street in front of tbe armory, under tbe command of Colo nel Patterson and aids. The proces sion was led by The Dalles brass band, then came the field officers and staff of the Third battalion, O. N. G., and wbat is left of Co. G, followed by the members of tbe Grand Army of the Republic, carriages containing the de partment commanders of the G. A. R , Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans, mayor of The Dalles and president of tbe Commercial Club, next came tbe Relief Corps, followed by 700 school children from The Dalles public schools. The procession' was half a mile in length, and required 15 min utes to pass a given point. - After haying marched through the principal streets of the city, tbe armory was reached, when the procession dis banded. It was beyond question the most striking procession ever formed in The Dalles, and will long be re membered as the city's tribute to tbe old veterans. Encouraging- News From Greenhorn. L. L. Hill has received a letter from his son, who is with J. H. Cradle- baugh, working the Golden Eagle mine in the Greenhorn district, tbat contains very encouraging news. They recently made a run of 48 hours with a three-stamp mill and cleaned up about $200, besides having a lot of concentrates left that are very rich. Tbey have five or six tons of ore out now ready to mill, that Mr. Hill believes is richer than any tbey have yet worked. He speaks very en couragingly regarding the mine, and says it prospects richer every foot they go in on tbe ledge. As the Golden Eagle is owned by residents of The Dalles, it is encour aging to know that it is turning out so well. ' G. A. B. Proceedings. At the G. A. R Meeting in this city, the following are the proceedings as regards election of officers and tbe next place of meeting: Department Commander C P Hol- loway of Post 17. Son-of Veterans Department Com mander H H Learned, of Post 32. - J of V Department Commander A J Good board, of Post 39. Medical Director Rigsby, of Post 16. Department Chaplain B N Fisher, of Post 1. Council of Administration R H Miller of Post 7; M P Ersenberg, of Post 16; E F Manning, of Post 9; G A Harding, of Post 2; G W Rea of Post 31. v Delegates to National Encamp- ment B M Bradshaw, of post 10; i, Martin, of Post 12; G W Smith, 31. Alternates H E Dosch, of Post 3; A W Miller, of Post 1; W S Myers, of Post 32. . - McMinnville Or, was the place selected for holding the next annual encampment. WOMAN'S BELIEF CORPS Proceedings Meld at Castle Ball, Wednes day and Thursday. The Fourteenth Annual Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps, of Ore gon, convened in Castle hall, Wednes day, May 18, at 1 o'clock, p. m., with Mrs. Susan Gwilt, department presi dent, In tbe chair. The most of the afternoon was given to the reading of reports and appointing committees. During tbe session a committee from the Q. A. R. visited the Corps convention and carried greetings from tbe Grand Army assembly to tbe W. R. C. The Sons of Veteran's also sent a committee on a like visit, and an nounced a "scouting" party wished ad mittance, which comprised a goodly number of Sous of Veterans. Re marks were mule by many, and the visit appreciated by the W. R. C ladies. At the evening session, J. W Nesmith Corps, of this city, took charge and exemplified the ritualistic work in a very creditable manner, for the benefit of the visitors, and many compliments on their good work, were paid tbem. Today (Thursday A. M.) the import ant feature of the business transacted, was tbe election of officers for the year. Those elected were, Dept. Pres., Mrs. Frazier, of Eugene; senior vice, Mary Nichols, of The Dalles; junior vice, Mrs. Lizzie Ross, of Salem; chap lain, Mrs. Stranaban, of Hood River; treasurer, Mrs. Higgins, of Eugene; chairmen executive board, Mrs. Adair, of Eugene; Mrs. Clark, Corvallis; Mrs. Moorehead, Junction; Miss Ger trude Gwilt, Portland; Mrs. Stanton, Roseburg; delegate at large, national convention, Mrs Stockton, Independ ence; delegate, Mrs. Smith, Heppner. Just before adjourning tbe G. A. R. marched in in a body, bearing ban ners, and the ladies surrendered and awaited their pleasure, which was to introduce their newly elected com mander. At 3 o'clock p. M., the W. R. C. aod Sons of Veterans marched to the Vogt opera house, wbere they, with the G. A. R., installed their officers. This evening, at the Vogt, a very fine program will be rendered, and the public is most cordially invited to be present. O. A. B. Registry. Following are the names of the G. A. R. members who have registered during the encampment: Frank Reisner, W N Morse, P R Skinner, H V Gates, H Sutcliffe, J A Burlingame, S W Dillon, B H Brad shaw, A E Bontwicb, F N Eagan, R ud olf Crandall, W H Morton, J. W. Spencer, Alfred Stranaban, J H Dol- strom, H F Gorden, Stephen Howell, Joseph Anson, A J Goodbrod, Thos J Gunning. Jno Gwilt, Cbas F Horn, Wyatt Harris, M C Collier, R Wag- gener, F M. Amen, C A Daraater, Jno A Larnon, E W Midlau. I G Darr, I L Laughlin, Jos Budd, G W Montague, R P Newbury, B H Thurston, M L Moon, I M Taylor, F Dougherty, I H Williams, R W Pool, David Barkey, Thos Deadley, C A May, A Wayland, TF Cochran, T H Harryman, A C Sloan, D W Sebring, J A Braden, Geo Alder, P Tomlinson, Jno E Noll, T Hanlon, Geo W Grannis, Wm Bater. A C Edmunds, J W Russell, J R Hicks. M Flock, A B Tfooley, David B Garrison, T J League, H I Brown, I T Willis, G W Smith, J C Brown, C C Stanley, Win Stoop, J M Patterson, Lewis Johnson, J as F Markham, Wm Fllcklnger, R Sigman, R S Butts, Julius Priester, J M Coonert, Harvey Sargent, C H Browne, H W Hesse, J D Hild, G M Irwin, J B Scrofford, H H Brinkley, T P Crurr, Cyrus H James, H D Foster, C C Kerney, B F Pike, A B Wooley, Alfred Collin, E Cheney, J M Rugb, J J Reynolds, Wm Haynam, E F Manning, I Q Barnes, G W Keen, R H Schwab, S W Sigler, I B Fisher, E H McDougal, W T Mcln- tire, R L Akin, L D Henry, R W Mc- Nutt, Geo W Rea, J P Rigby, E F Chapman. Sheep Baising in Eastern Oregon. Miles Lee, of Richland, is the larg est individual owner of sheep in Baker county, having 14,000 head. Ten years ago Miles Lee and his brother, David Lee, came to North Powder, and worked for a while as ranch hands, and then herded sheep for a short time, when they invested in the sheep industry the few hundred dollars they had accumulated by hard labor, and since then have devoted their time aod ability to the industry. During the yeras of bard times when the proceeds of sheep would scarcely pay for tbe "running" of them, when so many men either voluntarily or by force of circumstances fold their sheep at such low prices as to ' ruin them financially, the Lee brothers managed by good business tact to hold their sheep, and today either of these two men, who 10 years ago worked for wages, is worth $40,000. Resolution of Thank. The following resolution was unanl- mouly adopted by the G.A. R., W. R. C. and S. of V. in encampment today: Resolved that the thanks of ibis en campment are hereby tendered to J. W. Nesmith Post. G. A. R., J. W. Nesmith Post. W. R. C. and J. A Varney Camp, S. of V., tbe Commer cial Club, the executive committee, and especially its chairman, Comrade J. W. Lewis, and to the citizens of The Dalles generally for their cordial reception of the visitors on this occa sion, and for their many courtesies ex tended to members of tbe Grand Army aad co-ordinate orders. s ore Sprigs of Oregon Grapes. When the volunteers left Portland Monday, every man in line wore a sprig of Oregon grape. The sprigs were presented by an anonymous friend of tbe soldier boys, who saw the boys .march away from Vermont in 1841, each wearing a spray of ever green. They were brought to Camp McKinley in tbe morning by four young ladies, all great great-granddaughters of Roger Sherman, the only man who signed all four of tbe im portant documents of tbe revolution, the address to the king, the Declara tion of Independence, the federation of the states and the constitution. A Timely Warning Grain Saved Is Money xiaue. To save tne grain use Fry's coacen trated squirrel poison. This prepara tion is the cheapest and' most econom ical for the farmers. One grain kills, guaranteed. Price 25 cents per can or $5.50 per case of two dozen. For sale by all druggists COST OF TEXT BOOKS. Oregon Paying Too Books. Much for It Portland, Oregon. May 16, 1898. ED. TlMSS-MOUNfAINEBB: Flease permit me througa your columns to call public attention to one of the vital points of this campaign now before the people, to be settled by the election, June 6th. It relates to school text books, their prices, aod the means of relief. Prices of books in Oregon are too high: In Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Missouri, and no doubt in other states, school text books cost from 25 to 50 per cent less than in Oregon. A Maxwell's grammar that cost 30 cents in Idaho, costs 45 cents in Oregon A Sticknej's Fiftb reader, better than ours, cosn 60 cents in Montana, and $1.00 in Oregon. A Franklin First reader, b( tier than ours, costs 12 cents in Missouri agaiust 25 cents for ours in Oregon. We have something like 90.0000 children enrolled in our schools. It is a question which they can settle on their slates, or even In their beads without slates, how much it wiil cost ail these children more than is necessary if it costs each one, say, 25 cents a year more than is right for school books. Sialicucs from any of these states will no doubt he furnished upon ap plication, and the problem can be easily worked out by any one with a little intelligence, a slate pencil and the American Book Company's price list thrown in. The fact is tbat - the contract com pleted January 1, I89o, upon a vote taken in 1894 for school books, gave Oregon very bad prices, or rather very good prices to the company contract ing. This was the American Book Company. It sells nearly all the school books in our state. It is work ing bard to retain this contract until 1901, and then to continue it six years longer. Tbe candidate who is under stood to be supported by them, voted lor their books with but few excep tions and those unimportant, in 1891 Tbe candidate who voted against them in 1894, and is now pledged to change this contract, is not befriended by tbe American Book Company; he is oppos ed by them. As that candidate, who is opposed by this book trust, I wish toreaffiim through your columns, my opposition to tne p-esent contract, and to say tbat if elected I shall use all tbe power of my office to give the people of Oregon as favorable prices and as good books as In the neighboring states. A change of contract not necessari'y of books, though in several branches we might have better books is what I favor; and I will favor any book company, of whatever publica tion, wbo will give us fair prices. I fayor also competition among a num ber of the best publishers, as in Idaho, where there are 13 publishers doing business, or in Missouri wbere there H. S. Lyman. ENCAMPMENT ENDS. O. A. B. Well Received A Thousand Peo ple Tarn Ont Interesting Program. The Vogt opera house was crowded to tbe doors last night, with people wbo had turned out to attend the camp firb given by the G. A. R. It is estimated tbat fully one thousand peo ple attended, anr they were amply re paid for a very fine program was ren dered. ' General G. E. Cauken was introduced as chairman by Capt. Lewis, and on taking his seat called on Commander Holloway, who gave a very patriotic talk. The Washington drill by thirteen little boys from the school rooms of Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Flinn and Miss Phirman, was exceptionally good and well received. The little fellows were dressed in colonial costume; and when the fourteen little mis3)8 marched up on the stage and sang "America," as sisted by the little boys, they brought down the house. This number ended with a clever drill, which showed they had been carefully trained. A recitation by Miss Jones, of La Camas, followed the above and waa well received. The next number, a tableau by twenty young ladies from Miss Michell's room, was one of tbe prettiest parts of the evening's program. Mrs. M. W. Briggs, the adopted daughter of the Department of Oregon, G. A. R., was then - presented with a badge of honor from the department, by Rev. G. W. Grannis, of Salem. She responded in a very appropriate man ner, graciously thanking tbe Grand Army for their token and esteem. A quartet by Messrs. Lundell, Glf ford. French and Gotfreid, was ren dered in a way that showed they were thorough singers. A response by H. V. Gates, to the "old boys in blue," brought memories of the past yividly to mind. Mrs Maude Eddon next gave a reci tation in her usual pleasing way, and was heartily encored. .The tableau, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," was of unusual merit and provoked much applause. A ladies' quartet theu favored the hearers with a selection, after which tbe audience arose and sang America, and with hearty cheers for the G. A. R., the seventeenth annual encamp ment ended. Thursday's Proa-ram. Following is the program to served by th G. A. R., W. R. be ob C. and S. of. V. tomerrow: 9 a. M. Session of Grand Army of the Republic. Session of Woman's Relief Corps. Session of Sons of Veterans. 1 P. M. Session of the Grand Army of the Republic, J Session of Woman's Relief Corps. Session of Sons of Vetera b 8. 8 p. m. Grand Camp Fire. Strayed or Stolen. One dark bay horse branded on left shoulder -with T under a half circle. A reward of $10 for leaving him at my ptace. Ed. Kramer, The Dalles, Or. Stop that cough! Tase warning. It may lead to consumption. A 25c bottle of Shiloh's Cure may save yur life Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, Tbb Dalles. - Karl's Clover Root Tea, for const! pation its' tbe best and after usingit you don't say so, return the package and get your money. Sold t y Blakele & Houghton, The Dalles. Wanted To work at grading on the Columbia Southern railroad, 100 laborers. Wages, $1.40 a day, board $4 a week. Address E. E. Lytle, pres Ident C. S. R. R. Co., Wasco, Or. Don't forget that the Troy Laundry Co. has an agency at the Elite barber shop and all orders promptly attended to.. Telephone 119. H. D. Parkins GERMANY AX ALLY OF SPAIN Indications Are That There Is an Understanding. c Washington, May 19. The govern ment has positive evidence tbat Ger many is supplying expert gunners for the Spanish fleet at Cadiz. This appears . to be positive proof that there is an understanding be tween Spain and Germany that the latter is to furnish assistance to the former to prosecute the war with the United States. To what extent Ger many may lend assistance Is a matter of conjecture, but the fact that she Is supplying gunners for the Spanish fleet, coupled with Bismarck's recent expressions, Indicates tbat an alliance has been formed, and that Germany is unfriendly to this government. Sampson and Schley Are Now To gether. Washington, May 19. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley have notified the naval departmeut that they haye formed a junction with their fleets in Cuban waters and are searching for the enemy. This is now the strongest naval fleet that eyer sailec under one flag on this side of the Atlantic. Two Hundred Killed in Battle in Cur- wen Hills. ' Key West, May 19. The report of tho Cuban loss in tbe battle last Mon day in Curwen hills is confirmed. Tbe Spaniards were victorious, and two hundred insurgents were killed. No report of the Spanish loss is given. Santiago Bombarded. Madrid, May 19. Cuban dispatches announce tbat Santiago de Cuba was bombarded jesterday, but sustained no damage. Santiago de Cuba is the principal port on tbe southern coast of the prov ince of Santiago de Cuba, and is strongly fortified. Gladstone is Dead. London, May 19. William E. Glad stone, tbe great statesman and writer. died at Howarden at 7 o'clock this morning. All England is in mourn ing. The statesman was conscious al most to the last, and death came peace fully and apparently without suffering. Cuban Insurgent Backsliders Key West, May 19. It is reported here on wbat appears to be good au thority that several thousand Cuban insurgents have sworn allegiance to the Spanish crown. Wbat induce ments haye been offered to them to take such a step is not stated. Will Speak in Portland. Portland, May 19. Past Lecturer Martimer Whitehead, of the New Jersey state grange, will speak here tonight in support of the union ticket and platform. Mr. Whitehead will make a number of other speeches in different parts of the state. Baseball In Portland. Portland, May 19. The baseball season opened here yesterday with a game between Portland and Spokane teams. The game .re?ulted in a vic tory for Portland, the score being 12 for Portlahd and four for Spokane. . Advertised Letters. The following is tbe . list of letters remaining in Tbe Dalles postoffice un called for May 20, 1898. Persons call ing for these letters will please give date on which they were advertised: - Adair, Miss S ' Anderson, Belle Belmont, Tommy Batorff, Wm Burns, Mrs SE Byers, R W (6) Clark, Ollie (2) Carlson, O F Drummer, Mrs Will Green, Otto Gilbreth, Wm Higinbotbam, Mary Johnston, Lillle Knightly, T C McLeod, Geo (2) Carlton, Emma Cary, J no Chas Carpenter raust, tl f Gieuger, Charlie Hill, CR Jensen, Nes (2) Jordan, J W Leabo, Thos B Mendelson, Mrs M Mobr, Miss Mary Morgan, J M Nelson, Chas Nielarna, Wm Parker, T J Ruing, Callie Slater, Jack Smith, Requina Pauley, E Porter, C Richmond, Geo W Shelly, Wm Smith, C E Waver, J F Theodore L Thompson, Jno Weckwerth, H Whitmore, E J Wlnsky, Aug Taylor, Walton Teuscher. Fred Tillford. A L (3) Walter, Geo Wright, W H Wilson, Mrs J. A. CROSSEN, P. M. Change of Schedule. To all concerned: Commencing Monday, May 2d, the steamers of the Regulator line will, leave Portland at 6:30 A. H., and The Dalles at 8:30 A. M. W. C. ALLAWAY, General Agent. DIED. BOYLE In The Dalles, May 14. Mrs. Effle Boyle, aged fti years, of Stevenson. Wash.. Mrs. Boyle was the mother of J. M. Babing lngtoo. ol this city. NEW WAMIC HOTEL WAMIC, Wasco Co., ORE. MRS. A. J. SWIFT, Proprietor. Meals, 25c; Board and Lodging per week, f3.50. Feed Stable in Connection NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Orrics at Tbb Daixb-8. Orboob, I May 10, 196. t vmIm ia feArehv riven that the following- A hau Hlul notice flf his inteDtiOD ... Anal nmnf in ftumiort of bis claim. Hild thai, said proof will be made before ReKiMer and Receiver at The Dalles, Oregon, on weo nesday, June 30. 189S. viz: RICHA3D H. VIBBEBT, OP CELILO, Homestead Application No. 4013, for the SE 1-4 See 28, Tp. 8 N, B 15 E. W. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:- nhn.u w.inh nfrvilln. Orearon. James Kul- ,nn wminm Rraokhouse. Franklin Fulton, of The Dalles, Oregon. Jas. F. Moobs, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LahdOfpics atThs Daixks. Oregon. I Mav 3. 1898. f KT.tA ia tianphv aiven that the following named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make flnul proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before register ana receiver at The Dalles, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 15 181-8. viz: EBEN W. CARLISLE, OF THE DALLES. Homestead Application No. 5888, for the EV4 xrk'n and KU. SEW Seo 4. To I N, R 15 E, W. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: James Fulton, Gabriel Deckart, Franklin Fulton, William Brookhouse, all ot Tbe Dalles, 0rem JAS. F.MOORE. Register. EXECUTIVE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed executor of the es tate of Lizza Bachelor, deceaat d. All persons .idmB AiminRt said estate are hereby notified to present them properly verified to me at my ofiice in Dalies City. Oregon, within six months from the date of this notiee. And all persons owing said estate are hereby no Jfled to Fettle the same at once Dated at The Dalles. Or.. April 30. 1896. . . f. It. STORY, Executor, is g A. M. WILLIAMS & CO. 3 Why not You tr When so many find it Profitable Buying of Us. . . We are daily bringing out something new, keeping up the al ways interesting and busy scene of merchandising, buying, receiv ing selling and shipping goods, alive to the necessity of keen buying and close, rapid selling, as part of the principle motors of modern, successful! store-keepiug. Our Silk Waists at $2.50 have had a popular run, and for those who have not seen them, we urge an early call, as we've but only a ' 7- few left. Some with detachable white linen collar, others with silk stock. Material a fancy figured India Silk in washable colors. Ladies wearing a 32, 40 or 42 should consider our 13.00 black silk grenadine waist seriously. All other sizes sold out. Z3 Shirt waist selling very brisk with us the better numbers first choice. All waists at 75c and over made blouse front. Pretty, attractive styles in those at 50c, too. Don't delay buying your shirt waist until too late ; better choosing, larger stock right now. HOSIERY. ' 23 What a fund of good things that one word implies with us. We could write a book on the number of attractive items we are show- -m u,g; Women's fast black hose at 5c per pair, better ones at 10c, and the regular 25c hose of many other stores at 15c per pair. Our 332 25c hose are so good in fact that it's hard for us to sell the higher grades; and we can't blame the people either ; they know a good thing. When you call ask to see our "Puritan" fast black hose for children. The price is 8c per pair in all sizes. - SUITS FOR THE BOYS S2 We've placed on sale today some more better than the usual value suits at f 1.78 for boys from 3 to 14 years. Those up to 9 years made with reefer collar and neatly braided. The material is a gray stripe half wool solid cassimere and will wear like sole leather. The lining a brown serge. This same goods, in three-piece suits for bova "Tf? from H to 19 years at $3.85. . . ' Zym ST: . WASHABLE SUITS Black and white striped percale with light-blue sailor collar ; white cord and whistle, will be all sold before it gets hot, for we " - ask only 75c per suit. Crash sailor suits at tl.00 and $1.20; nicely 33? trimmed ones. White duck suits, pearl button and braid trimming. each $2.00. .. . FOR THE HEAD ZZZ We show a large variety of straw and crash hats, crash caps and tarns. Our 25c line of Tarns, Rob Roys, Caps and Misses' sailors still remains the best shown in town.' - - An appropriate Fad Military button gilt hat pin, each 5c. ' Red, White and Blue Silk Ribbons. We've enoughj for every- 335 body at 8c, 10c and 15 per yard. Gros-grain and Satin Ribbons in No. 3-5, 7-9, not in all colors, -m but some very appropriate for hair ribbons, etc.' People are buying it by the bolt for the above purpose. ' Our special price is 3c per yd. -j A. M. WILLIAMS & GO. mi umuuimmmmimiiiumiuu m pmimmmmmmmmmmmm imnminnmimmmnK E NEW L E OF 1 OAKLAND Empire Garland No. 7 Woodland Cook Stove .$ 6 50 No. 8 Woodland Cook Stove 8 60 No. 8 Home Garland, square 24 00 No. 8 Home Garland Range, without shelf 35 00 No. 8 Empire Garland Steel Range 40 00 No. 8-20 Empire Garland Steel Range '. 40 00 The oven doors are Aluminum lined Call and see our stock ranges before you buy. MAIER & BENTON : Sole Agents for The Dalles, Oregon. 3 iiiiiiiuiuiiiuuuiiuiiiiiiaui l&i Money Made ,ir inn TT nr T Would Inform everybody tbat ha Is tttU In tbe rnderUktmr VV Jjl.JjllvJllEiljLi sad Picture Frame business, and anyone needint anythW n these lines will save money by deallns with aim Instead ot elsewhere. Land Patents. Patents for land have been received at The Dalles land office, and await delivery to owners as follows: HOMESTEAD PATENTS. Newell Harlan, Mosier; Reuben J. Gaunt. Heppner; David Flor, Water man; Henry C. Grater, Hay Creek; Robert E. Fortner, Prineville; Blase ley Cramer, Rutledge; Andrew Crab tree, Victor; George W. Covert, En dersby; Alexander L. Duthie, Condon; James M. Dnnahoo, Rutledge; Wm. E. Drlskell, Heppner; Frank Engel man, lone; George Fagg, Hay Creek; Phlletus F. Fouts, Mt. Hood; Emery I. French, Mayville; Joseph R. Harris, Nansene; Elijah C. Haight, Rldgeway; Lewis Farraat, Davidson; Nathan Hackett, Hood River; Peter D. Hln richs, Hood River; Emma Hough, Cross Keys; Samuel B. Holmes, Grass Valley; Dan Crowley, Antelope; Al bert Courier, Hardmao; Henry Cra mer, Hardman; Ira B. Carter, May ville; Elizabeth P. Cockel, Cascade Locks; Mary Cramer. Rutledge; Eben H. Andrews, Galloway; Richard S. Andrews, Hood River; James Allen, Grass Valley; Andrew Petersen Aas etod, Mt. Hood; Mike Abnet, Dufur; Charles J. Anderson, Gooseberry; Wilist E. Burton, Condon; Francis L. Birnett. Wasco; Smith Bledsoe, Jacob Bledsoe, Fossil; Elizabeth E. Booth, Mary A. Mixer, Nansene; Joseph J. Bins, Timothy Evans, The Dalles; Edward Bothwell, Victor; Stacy Fletch er, Waldron. CASH PATENTS. Ann Hook. The Dallas; William Mo- also, Look to Us For'jWearables Swell things in Ladies' shoes. Just opened the handsomest shoe of the season. Our 2 btitton Vienna, golden-brown color, brocade silk vesting top, hand-turn soles, Jnew com toe, cottage ridge. An exquisite shoe ; sizes 3 to 7 ii, U ana u not mgu priceu - at our price of 3.60. You'll agree when you see it. FOR LITTLE BOYS 3 STOVES I Steel Stoves ' of stoves and steel 3 iiiiiuiuiuiiuiiiiiiiiuumuiiu Nab, Rufus; Helra of John A.' Spauld ing, dee'd, Condon; John Hampton, Crook; Thos. J. Moffltt. Gorman; Mary Redmond, Olex; John ' Anderson, Dufur; John D Whltfn, Klngsley; Ozwell Douglas, Douglas; Daniel J Bunyard, Monmouth; Jasper N Bur gess, Bake Oyen; Andrew J Dufur, jr, Dufur; Andrew L Douglas, Douglas; Thomas Bradley, Baka Oven; John E Barnett, The Dalles; Chas J Chopot, Douglas; William A Davidson, The Dalles. TIMBER CULTURE PATENTS. Alexander Mcintosh, Moro; Charles L Prlndle, FossiL Were All Qolet Gentlaasea. Colonel Hay, the American ambas sador at London, and an Intimate friend of Commondore Dewey, says: "It Is hard to imagine so quiet and amiable a gentleman controlling a fierce naval battle." If Colonel Hay will stop to think of It he will find from his reading of history and his acquaintance with modern heroes that they wera nearly all quiet gentleman. The. loud mouth ed blusterer Is not the victory-compelling man in actual strife. Grant and Lee, Nelson and Farragut were of the Dewey stripe. stny Hotlee. Notice is hereby given that tbe undersigned has taken np and posted one buckskin colored stallion, aged about five years, about lot hands high. The owner is notified to come and get same at once or the hores will bs sold as an astray. L. E. Robots. Mill Crsek, Orsgon. 10d. 7