The Gazette. Thursday, April 20, 1899. AT THE DALLES. On our return from Portland we had the pleasure of a one-day stopover at The Dalles, and im proved the time making new ac quaintances, viewing the thrifty little city, and inquiring into its business prospects. Like Hepp ner, owing to this being the season of the year when farmers are com pelled to remain at home, attend' ing to crop sowing, sheep shearing lambing, etc., business was at standstill. Frank Lee influenced a visit to the immense Wasco Warehouse, and under guidance o; Mr. Mclnnis, their efficient super intendent, we were enabled to gain an insight into the immense out put of wool and wheat from that point. Not less than 2,000,000 pounds of the old clip remain while the new is arriving daily, Mr, MclnDis, lika our warehouse men, felt reluctant about predict ing futures for wool. At the Land Office we found both Register Lucus and Receiver Patterson exceedingly busy, and upon inquiry they informed us that it was astonishing how land filings continued to pour in, many being made in Morrow county. The burned district is entirely rebuilt, and their main business Btreet is surely a very striking advertisement for the business thrift of their city. The state of Oregon will give the National Editors a rousing re ception. Every section is in com petion for special recognition. T7t ri r . iiix-uovEBNon lord was ap pointed on Tuesday to succeed Arthur . Hardy as minister to Persia. His rank is third in the diplomatic list, and his salary wil be $5,000 per year. F. O. Heed, of Astoria, a mem ber ot tne old nsh commission was appointed by Gov. Oeer to succeed II. D. McGuire, drowned. as fish commissioner, at a salary of $2500 and expenses. President McKinley is leaving nothing undone that he thinks will maintain or add to the existing good feeling between the north and soutn. ins latest act in tnat line was to accept an invitatiou to at tend an encampment and reunion of ex-confederates, under the con trol of the Daughters of the Con federacy, to be held at Falls Church, Va., J une 7th and 8th, and to deliver an address. Ever since the bill authorizing twelve new warships became a law, there has been a good-natured but spirited rivalry among the friends of various states and cities, to give their names to the new ships. The law provides that battleships and armored cruisers shall be named after states, and cruisers after cities. After consulting with Sec retary Long, President McKinley announced the following as the names chosen: for battleships, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Uoorgia; for armored cruisers, West Virginia, Nebraska and Cali foruia; for cruisers, Denver; Dee Moines, Chattanooga, Galveston, Tacoma, aud Cleveland. Here is an official communica tion received by the department of state from the United States min ister to Venezula, whioh should be carefully read by those who grum ble about the expense of keeping United States warships in foreign waters. It relates to the recent visit of the U. 8. S. Wilmington to the ports on the northern coast of Venezuela. "The splendid con dition and appearance of the men and the boat," writes the minister, "novor failed to call forth praise from those who saw them. As a result of the trip, I tbiuk it will be found that American prestige has been substantially augmented, and the idea of American power and resources, vitalized by the war, enormously deepened and widened. Practical results are coming, too, in the way of increased commerce with the United States, and if our merchants and manufactures will take advantage of the favorable condition that have been created for them, they ought to profit very largely." Khilob'a Consumption Cure ourea where others fail. It ia the leading Cough Curo, Hurt no homo sbonld be without it. Pleasant to take and goes riiibl to the spot, Sold, by CQ!! & Yfarron. " K COUNCIL MEETING. Much Important Buvlnesg Transacted New Ordinances Read. Od Monday evening last waa held the regular meeting of (be city oounoil, Mayor Conger, Oonnoilmen Garrigues, Noble, Basmus, Roberta, Simons and Reoorder Williams being present, while Conn oilman Rhea was absent. Tbe minutes ot the previous meeting were read and approved. Tbe petitions ot J. W. Morrow and Kasmus & Co., were granted, and tbe lioenee issued to K. L. Beard approved After being referred to fioanoe com' mittee, tbe following bills were allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same: Geo. Thornton t 25 Jim Minor 2 25 9. J. Leezer 12 00 Sllliara & Bisbee 24 44 Jim Matlock l 00 Rogers & Roberts ft 00 Ordinances numbered 67, 68 and 69 were read tbe first time. On motion tbe marshal was instraoted to have sidewalks at tbe opera house and in front ot Tom Matlook'e residenoe raised. On motion tbe petition of tbe light and water oompany in regard to light for council chambers and engine house was accepted and reoorder instraoted to have same put in. On motion the reoorder was instructed to index the ordinanoe book and present bia bill for tbe same. The marshal was instructed to enforce tbe oow ordinanoe strictly from and after May 1st. Adjourned to first Monday in May. PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. We are Promised an Enjoyable Event at the Opera House. We are glad to aonouooe that the peo pie will have an opportunity to witness an exhibition of tbe splendid talent in iur public sohool on Friday evening, April 21st, at the opera house. Tbe teachers of the grades have made considerable effort to present an excel lent program, several weeks having been spent in drill and practioe, and it is an assured faot that the friends of the whool will be delighted with the pro gram. Sprightly little boys and girls, five or six years old, will appear and take their parts is aoog, speeob and drill, and thus on up to the more advanced, qoile number taking part from each room, abont 1U0 participating in tbe yarioua roles. Don't fail to hear tbe opening chorus "Apples No More," by Mrs. Sleeves Utile ones. The prooeeds will be used in the purchase of an organ for Miss Snell's department and in adding to tbe school library. The program is as fol lows: 8ong "Apples No More". . . .Mrs Steeves' dep't Recitation "Sister and I" Anna Welch "Mother Goose Cantata" Mrs. Steeres' and Miss Barker's departments Recitation "Krlar Philip" Thressa Flesher "Indian Drill" Mrs, Johnson's department Duct "Laugh Whenever You Can ' Leah Minor, Leah Campbell, Zetta Hager Edith Marlatt, Etta Rogers, Ella Ay erg Recitation "Tne Old Man Uoes to Town".. Olin Hayes Dialogue "Concensus of the Competent". . . ... Nora Matlock, Edith Hager, Wllla Minor Careless Elegance" George SchelfTrath Fay Bartholomew Recitation "A Voice From the Poorhouse" Blanch MuNay llroom drill Miss Bnell's department JIHMY VAMOOSED. James Hackett Leaves a Midnight Robber In the Larch Peter Furlong Arrested. There was quite an excitement out at Gallo way last week, and the E. O.'s account of the cause printed ou Thursday, follows: Night before last, at thcJoe Vey ranch on Butter oreek, James Hackett had an experience with a midnight robber, coming out best and saving his money In spite of the robber's itren uous insistence that Jimmy deliver it up to him He was sleeping in a room next to the one oconpled by Joe Vey, and had gotten well to sleep, when he heard some one enter the room In a stealthy manner. Jimmy wakeued at once upon the fellow coming Into the room and asked: "Is that you Joe?" "Shut up you ! I want your money, all you have, too," said the robber, in peremp tory tones, apparently fingering his pistol. "Say, Joe," called Jimmy, hero's a man who wants our money, he wants It all, too." Again eame the savage luvatlon to. "Shut up, you . Dont you uttor another word, or I'll blow out your blooming brains." Jimmy was sllont. It was a most audible silence In which he Indulged, but he was not Id lo, for he slipped down between the bed and wall, and went nolstess out into the night. Hitched near by were two horses, and, thinking perhaps there were two robbers and one of them was watching him, he desisted not going to the bunk house," and waited for some time until the coast was clear, before he went In the house again. Today, there came from Echo a subepoena tor Mr. Hackett to come there to appear In a criminal action as a witness, and It Is under stood that the case Is against the robber who at tempted to get all of Jimmy Hackett's money, at the Vey ranch the other night. Mr, Hackett has gone out to his sheep ranges today, and cannot be served with the subpoe na until he comet lu In a day or two. reter Furlong was arrested and brought be fore a justice at Echo, on a charge of attempted robbery at the ranch of Joe Vey, on Butter creek, one night last week. The district attor ney gut him dismissed, as the crime alleged was committed outside of Umatilla county, Upon information being filed here, Constable George Gray started Sunday for Pendleton to bring Mr. Furlong over to Heppuer ou the aino charge. Mr. Grey securod his man and had him turned over to the sheriff Monday night. Mr. Furlong claims he can prove an alibi and Is now out looking up his witnesses for the trial, which comes off tomorrow. BHKKP SALES, Carson Triumphantly Leads Morrow 1. County's "Hell Kwe." J. I. Carson, manager of the Wyoming Live Stock company, carries oil the "palm," scoring victory over the numerous' sheep buyers In this section In having started the sheep market with a buy of 10.000 head ot yearlings, mixed the wethers at $1.75 and ewes at $2, with a 10 percent cnt. Among those who sold were O. Fnrnsworth, Ed Bishop and J. M, Hager. The sheepmen accept these figures with a de cided "kick," and the "natural-born fighters" 111 hold out until thty (eel satisfied that they are not being "done." Reports from the East and tbe Loudon mar ket seems to Justify a bettor price, but the rul ing powers have "tightened the screws" on us and we will probably have to look pleasand and raise more sheep. In consideration ot Mor row county's exceeding other sections In her prolific propensities, she will probably hold her own In tho long rim, "' ' I ni in in Jul lLlIL LiUl kJ Ladies' Suits Brown covert light, jacket trimmed with narrow silk braid, lined with red silk, fancy corners, double breasted; skirt bell shaped, percaline lined, seams felled, velvet binding Only $10. Ladies' Suits in dark brown, light tan, navy blue, black and light brown , . j?u?nfl 13 Tch , unguv wuwii more iustrous and durable than cheap coverts, serges, etc., from silk, costs no more, and makes a richer skirt. It is marvelously beau- $0 to $8. tiful, says one woman, exquisite echoes another. We say itis the aav. prettiest fancy skirting ever offered in our lining department. Ladies Skirts in plaids, serges, worsted, blue duck, crepons, silks, etc, an elegant line at reasonable prices ranging from $1 to $8. Minor & W. O. MINOR'S SHORTHORNS Bringing Him and Bis Stock Farm Into Prominence. The following article appeared in tbe Karal Spirit April 14th: W. O. Minor, of Heppner, proprietor of Mountain Valley Stock Farm, bag for several years been quietly building np a smalt bat very seleot berd of Shorthorns, baying at different times from N O Marin and the Ladda tbe best animals be ooald iuduoe them to part with, aod also making two Importations of ohoioe individuals from tbe leadiug herds of tbe East. He has reoently acquired con siderable more land adjoining the origi nal farm, and purchased the major part of Mr. Maris Booster Willow bead, al tbe same time scouring bis eervioes as herdsman and farm manager, We are both sorry and glad to mnke this annoanoement sorry to lose Mr, Maris from tbe breeding ranks, but glad that his berd is, for the most part, to re main intact with its new proprietor, and that Mr. Maris will in bis new position be intimately oonneoted with tbe Short- bora interests as he baa been in tbe past. II is not throagb any loss of interest in tbe business, nor that tbe breeding of good Shorthorns is unprofitable that Mr. Maria bas dispersed bis entire herd; bat on account of heavy losses in other business be has bad to give np bis prop erty to meet bis obligations. With the means, experience and buai nesa ability ot Mr. Minor, coupled with tbe experience and personal supervision ot Mr. Maris, we oao justly expect tbe best results from the Mountain Valley berd. Mr. Minor informs us tbat it la bis intention to inorease tbe berd to 100 bead ot breeding animals as soon as possible, and to bave them all as good aa tbe best. With the fine lot of matrons now in the berd and Conqueror, Gover nor Oloagb aod Collision in servioe, they should make rapid strides in tbat direction. Besides the 8bortborns, the farm maintains a ohoioe herd of Poland China bogs, Mr. Minor having imported at different times some of the riohest blood to be had in tbe Eat FROM ATHENA. Jack 1'arker of Heuar ft Inn Frriih Lanrrln, Under date of April 4th a oorreaoond- enl sends tbe Gazette the following in teresting writeup of Jack's first ride in their towu: Jack Parker passed here today with Jones' mare 'Belle,' enroate to Walla Walla. Beaobina Weston h found a raoe oo tapis between two local horses. J. be raoe waa for one fourth mile. Riders had been provided, one ot them having been sent tor from Walla Walla. When Jack reached Weston it waa dif ferent. Tbe parties baokiog tbe boree for whioh the local rider was up suddenly changed their minds and put np tbe veteran Jack Parker. Tne race was a hot one from start to finish aod sup posed to be won by the h rse rode by the Walla Walla rider uultl the last foartv feet ot the when onder tbe direotioo ot theirreprea' sioia i aca nis norre was forged ahead and aaaily won tbe raoe. Muou iuterast was manifested in the race as the horses vnra innnnul K evenly matched, and it is generally ad mitted here touight that the raoe was won by lie rider aud, col so mqob by the horse," SILKSKIRUNC In the way of Linings we have a splendid assortment. Silesias, percalines, nearsilk, brocades, roman stripes, etc., etc. Never had so complete a line. Prices 6c to 30c. Agents for Gordon Hats, Pendleton Blankets, Butterick Patterns, Queen Quality Shoes for women. Co. TZ ner, Oregon. HOTEL HEPPNER REOPENED, MRS. E. C. BOWERMAN, Proprietress. First-class' Accommodations. Charges Reasonable. White Help Only Employed. - The public guaranteed satisfaction. Any Blockhead in REPORT OF THE CONDITION Of the First National Bank at Hepp ner, in the State of Oregon, at the close of business, April 5, 1899. RESOURCES, LomiH and discounts $228,015 i)9 Overd'fts secured aud unsecured 2,454 55 U. S. Bonds to secure circula tion . 12 500.00 Premiums on D. S. bonds 750 (X) Stocks, securities, etc 17,047 48 Banking-house furniture, and fixtures 3,884.44 Due from National bauks (not reserve agents) , . 517 81 Due from State Banks aud Bankers 1,440 03 Due from Brmroved reserve atrts. 13.187.52 Checks and other oash items.. 950.00 Notes of other National Banks 6,738.00 Fractional paper ourreuoy, nickels and cents 24126 Stamps 3')3 08 LAWFUL MONKY 1IK8KKVR IN BANK.. VIZ: Specie 12.057 00 Legal-teuder notes.. 12 000 00 24.057 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of Circulation) 502 50 Total 8312,716 06 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $50,000.00 Surplus fund 12,000.00 Undivided profits, lens expen se aud taxes paid 25,0;! 146 National liuuk Notes out standing 11.250.00 Due toother National Batiks.. 2,13276 Individual deposits subject to check 190.678 W Demand certificates ot deposit 20.720 88 Total $312,716 CC Statu of Ghruon, ) COI'NTT OK MoliROW, J 84 I, George Oonsor, Canhier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Gko. Conskr, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of April. lS'W. E. Ii. Frkfxavd, Notary Public for Oregon. Correot-Attest: T A. Khea, 8. W. Spencer, J, R. Natter, pifff i,: p.c Dress Skirts, Ladies' Wraps, Calicos UNDERWEAR Percales, Ducks, Crashes and Linens iStiirt Tailor-Made Suits SHIRTS SHIRTS SHIRTS The famous "Ideal" brand the nobbiest line made. Hats Shoes Nobby Derbys and Felts Crash and Light Wool. GROCERIES The Choicest and most Complete Line in the City.... We Buy Before You Buy As cheap as goods can be Call and examine our goods sold. None buy cheaper. and inquire our prices. Free bus to and from all trains. Can get time on. a Sewing Machine by paying a reason able price down and giving his note for the excess charges. sell sewing machines at staple profits and consequently have no exorbitant gains to take risks on. If you want a sewing ma chine at a reasonable price for cash or A 1 security call on them. Heppner Candy Factory The Popular Resort Fresh Candies manufactured and kept con stantly on hand. tt 0 Oyster Grotto Kept open night and day. Hart Bros. vxwvt.. f Proprietors. -( The New WarebooM. F. M. Courier, tbe superintendent of the new warehouse at Jordan aiding, paid tbe Gazette of&Ve a oall yesterday, and speaking of the new venture, says that considering tbe lateness of the season before tbey erected their building the volume of storage tar exceeded their expectations, aud should this season's crop warraut it auotber building folly as large as the present one will be erected in time to receive tbe grain. As fast as shipment is made, plenty ot wheat ar rives to take its plaoe. One earload goes out this week. Mr. Courier is well p'eased sitb liu Ten tun and feels that Morrow o.iunty will naturally pro?rees under tbe impetus ot our successful crops. SPRING Comprising Fine Lines of Summer Dress Goods Laces of all kind see Waists, Sills: GENTS' DEPARTMENT The guaranteed Kelley-Goodfellow Brands. Having purchased a lot of discontinued Crescent St. Walt ham 17 Jewel Adjusted Movements direct from the factory, I will sell them, put up in Nickle Open Face Dust Proof Cases for $20. Put up in Silver or Gold Filled Dust Proof Cases for 23.50 to $27.50. Anyone wanting a high grade Watch should not miss the opportunity to get one. Also a nice assortment of Ladies' Gold Watches... Dr. Barthlow's Positively WHITE PINE SeWreK COUGH SYRUP Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis. '. Dr. Barthlow's CELERY KOLA Nerve Tonio and Blood Purifier. Conser & Warren, Heppner, Or., Who carry a complete Hps of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils and Glass Just Arrived A Carload of WINDOWS S. P. GARRIGUES. GOODS Arc qow in Capesi To arrive from, the East in a few days P. 0. Borg, JEWELER. DOORS.